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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23
Close Of w. C. T. U. Convention.

These officers were elected at the
closing session of the w. G. 7. u.
convention at Woodstock Thursday:
President. Mrs. Ida II. Read of Shell
burne; corresponding secretary. Mrs.
Gratia f. Davidson of Newfane; re-
cording secretary, Mrs A. A. Wyman
of Cambridgeport treasurer, Mrs. e.
Mead Denny of Montpelier: auditor
Mrs. Alice NJ. Richardson of Montpe
lier; vice presidents, Mrs. L. B. Clark
of Rutland, Mrs. Laura d. Keser of
Rochester, Mrs. NJ. C. Pearson of
Coventry; vice observation-disclosures, Mrs,
E. p Lund of Burlington. Rev. o. ],
Anderson of Wilder, who has lived I'M
der the Gothenburg system of license,
spoke vigorously against this method
of regulating liquor traffic. Resolu-
tons were adopted in favor of prohibit
ton in hope of the repeal of the pres
ent law and against state dispensary
system, in favor of establishment of
school savings banks and asking for
curfew bell in all cities of the state
In the evening Mrs Mary III. Hunt of
Boston spoke on Scientific Temper
ance Instruction in Schools and
there was a demonstration by children,
led by Mrs. Helen G. Rice of Boston.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23
LONDONDERRY DISAPPOINTED.
Sir Charles Rivers Wilson Did not APP
pear as Expected.

Life is full of disappointments and
the people of the West River valley
ran up against one of them on We'd
nesday. II was given out that a
special would run over the narrow
gauge on that day, carrying party
of railroad officials including the
president of the Grand Trunk, Sir
Chas. Rivers Wilson, X. G. C. b.. of
London, Hengland.
Great preparations We're made at
Brattleboro and along the line TO re-
ceive the distinguished visitor. The
best coach on the line was taken in
hand and thoroughly cleaned, for the
first time in three years. All Tues
day night men were kept busy killing
microbes, securing scrubbing and
vanishing. A new carpet was laid in
the aisle and the whole shebang made
sphinx and spank as Marvin Howard's
golden pheasant, every depot on the
line was scrubbed. yards cleaned up
and buttons sewed on the section mems
brooches. In short il was made fitting
to receive the distinguished Sir Charles
of London, Hengland,
Alas for human hopes and aspirations,
the k. G. c. B. didn't come No
inkling of this was had here until the
train arrived. Now Londonderryites
don't mean to get left when it comes to
hospitality and the entertaining of
celebrities. So when the special pulled
in at $50 the mayor and many promi-
nent citizens were on the platform
ready to receive Sir Charles and escort
him to the Riverside where a sumptu-
Gus lunch would be served and an in
formal reception held. But-O 1t was
a sad sight--when it was discovered
that it was only Hays and Fifty and
a few understrappers of the Canuck /
breed the reception committee looked |
like thirty cents. The mayor took to /
the woods and hasn't been seen since; I
Prominent citizens disappeared as
If the earth had swallowed them and /
the Canuck officials were left to shift /
for themselves. Whether these felt /
he indignity or not the Sitter is I'M
able to say but it is certain that they
made a stop of only 80 minutes and
vent out as il the devil had kicked
hem in end.
The next time Sir Charles comes let
IS know, please.-Londonderr Sitter
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23
The Washington County Crimes.

II arrangements can be made, ses-
sion of the Washington county court
viii be held in December. when the
Montpelier and Barre murder cases will
be tried. The jury in the case of
state VS.. Stephen Trombley, for feloni-
Gus assault, reported Saturday at
Montpelier a disagreement after five
hours consideration. Trombley was
arrested early in the summer charged
with assault with intent to commit
rape on Mary Kirby, of Mortified, and
he has been confined in Jail since. The
prosecution claims that the attempt
was made the night of June 81 but
that the girl screamed and the man
was frightened away. Miss Kirby
identified Trombley as her assailant.
The defense claimed an alibi and mis-
taken identity Trombley was re-
manded to Jail and is unable to raise
bail
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23
sAecED FIFTEEN cooNs.
Merriok Mans Successful Hunt at
Wardsboro.

C. d. Farnsworth of Bridge street
Merrick, returned Thursday from
Wardsboro VT, with a bag which he
has substantial grounds for claiming tC
be the record for this seasons coor
hunting. With his friend +. b. Kid
der Of Wardsboro, he hunted for three
nights after waiting five nights for the
weather to clear, and the results OF
their expeditions were Is coons aver
aging Is pounds each, the largest tip
ping the scales at 20 pounds. Be-
sides those they brought home, three
were freed in trees jhe hunters were
unable to climb, and several more were
driven into lodges. Mr.. Farnsworth
believes that If their fatigue had not
prevented a fourth night of hunting,
they would have increased their bag by
at least three more. The coons are
all big fat fellows, with heavy pelts,
and eight of them are displayed in
front of King Bros store in Merrlck,
including the 22-pound one.
Mr.. Farnsworth Is not afraid to chal-
lenge any. one in this section to go
ahead of this record. This trip was
the sixth annual hunt which Mr..
Farnsworth has taken with his friend
Kidder, and they have always been
well rewarded. This, however, Is their
best season; the second best was last
year, with IA coohs in five nights
Their unusual success Mr.. Farnsworth
attributes largely to the excellence of
the dogs. Mr.. Kidder has had con-
siderable success in breeding hunters,
and the two who accompanied the men
on this hunt are two of the strongest
and most acute dogs he has ever bred.
They are Ranger, owned by Mr.. Farms
worth, and Rather. owned by Mr.. Kid
der and are valued at 800 each. One
feat of Rattler's, and one remarkable
for any coon dog to perform, was his
carrying a 19-pound coon he had cap
tured He had freed the coon which
jumped and ran a half mile down a
steep mountain through thick brush,
pursued by the dog. After a while
the men heard the dog breaking his
way up the steep incline, and soon he
reached them with his bulky prey
hanging in his jaws. This is the first
time Mr.. Farnsworth has ever known
a coon dog to carry. One night Ranger
started on the track of a coon a little
dlttI anu ilot itiulli
til $50, coming in on his back track
One coon he ran four miles before tree
ing him.
Coons are sometimes savage fight
ers when at bay, but Mr.. Farnsworth
had one narrow escape from an ac-
cident which happened without design
on the part of the coon. A coon had
been freed and Mr.. Kidder climbed to
secure him. Calling down that he
could see nothing of the animal he
began 10 shake the limbs. At last
finding a limb that seemed heavier
than the others, he gave it a vigorous
shaking and sure enough down fell the
eoon. Mr. Farnsworth was sitting
Under the tree with the lantern, and
he 22-pound coon, with heavy jar.
anded within four feet of him. The
the men used were 32-calibre
Smith e. Wesson revolvers, with eight
nch barrels The results of each
light were: on the 18th, four coons;
he 18th, seven, and the II, four.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23
SIMPLY BREATHE 1T
A Few Minutes Use Of Hyomei Four
Times a Day Cures Catarrh.

The pleasantest, most convenient
and the only scientific method for the
treatment and cure of catarrh is Hyo-
mel. Simply put twenty drops of Hy-
omei in the inhaler that comes with
every package and then breathe it for
a few minutes four times a day.
1t seems remarkable that so simple
a way of treating cartarrh will effect
a cure, but the most important discov
cries of science have always been the
simplest. By breathing Hyomei in
this way every particle of air that en-
tiers the air passages of the throat and
head and goes into the lungs is charg
ed with a healing balsam that kills
the germs and bacilli of catarrh and
soothes and allays all irritation.
The first days use of Hyomei will
show a decided improvement and in a
short time there will be no further
trouble from catarrh. Its action is
rapid and lasting.
You take no risk in buying Hyomei.
A complete outfit costs s1.00. and IL
after using you can say that it has not
helped you George E Greene will re-
turn your money. What other treat
ment for catarrh 10 sold under a guar
antee like this?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23
The Wilson Clement SANDER Case.

The trial of the suit of Samuel d.
Wilson of Washington against Hon. p.
w. Clement of Rutland for alleged
Islander has been in progress at Rut-
land since Thursday. The suit is to re-
cover $4,000. Plaintiff claims that
while in Vermont to secure evidence of
violation of the prohibitory law, he
killed a man in self defence and that
Mr. Clement referred to him as
murderer" in campaign speeches in
1902. Mr.. Clement was called as a wit
ness and would not admit that he had
called Wilson a murderer although he
acknowledged that he had referred in
his speeches to the shooting Of Goshen
and had said that Wilson had been
indicted for manslaughter, when, I'M
der Vermont procedure, he should have
been indicted for murder and the ques-
ton of degree of crime left to the jury.
Miss Sadie Smith, stenographer for Mr.
Clement on his campaign tour, was
placed under arrest the first day OF the
trial. for not answering properly,
but afterwards testified that she could
not swear to the exact words used in
Mr. Clements speeches. Several wit
nesses were examined in regard to the
attending the shooting
and death of Goshen. Arguments in the
case began Tuesday afternoon.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23
Customs Collector Suspended.

Silas II. Danforth, deputy collector
of customs in charge of the customs
house in st. Adams has been sus-
pended for so days for violation of the
regulations. 1t is stated by those who
know that the charge against Mr.. Dan
forth was preferred by II. w. Ballard.
who was some months ago removed
from the customs service there for
cause; that the charge was investi-
gated and that il was found that Mr..
Danforth had been indiscreet and
technically at fault.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23
DR.. EmnnOnS'

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registered. DIR. j. w. EMMONS CO.. l70 IRE
mont St., Boston, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

Babe farewell to breed and race
Yes, and made their burial place
Altar of nation!
Therefore being bought by blood
And by blood restored
To the arms that nearly lost,
She, because Of all she cost,
Stands very woman, most
Perfect and adoied!
Copyright, 1903, by Rudyard Kipling)
Chant Pagan is the lament OF the
English Irregular who finds England
tame and unbearable after South AZ
RIGA and war.
Me that ave watched 'arf world
Fave up all shiny with dew,
Kopje on kop to the sun,
An as soon as the mist let 'em
through
Our 'elios winkin' like fun
Three sides, of ninety mile square,
over valleys as big as shire
Are We there? Are we there? Are We
there?
An then the blind drum of our fire
Me.
Copyright, 1903 by Rudyard Kipling)
Included in The Five Nations" are
81 of Kipling's published poems includ-
ing the "Recessional," The White
Mans Burden" Our Lady Of the
The Islanders" The Truce
of the Bear" The Wage Slaves"
Bridge Guard in the Karroo' "Kitch-
ener's School," and THE Lesson"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

Wonderful old age was obtained by
Ann Wignell of Jamaica, who lived to
be LAG years old; by Jos. Ram, also
of Jamaica, 40; by Elias Hoyle of
England, 131, and VIM McKein of
Virginia, U. s., who was 1870. HUI
mainly may all reach these figures now
that so pure and medicinal an article
as the G. o. Taylor Bourbon and Rye
Whiskey is bottled by c. II. Graves
g. Sons, and sold by reliable licensed
dealers generally. Sealed bottles only.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

| Dr. w. seward WeDD WAS pduly
shaken up in a wreck at Orange, Tex.
Friday morning. The train, special,
was thrown from the track by the
wrong working of an interlocking
| switch.
At the annual meeting of the Auto
mobile club of Vermont at Montpelier
Thursday evening the old officers were
reelected as follows: DR.. L. Hazen of
Burlington pres, w. b. Fonda Of st.
Adams and c. C. Warren Of Waterbury
vice pres; w. ID. Woolson of Spring
field, sec treas; DR.. w. Eglesby of
Burlington, DIR. C. w. Staples of Lyn-
don and J. G. Ullery of Brattleboro en-
tertainment committee, DR.. l.. Hazen
of Burlington, w. B. Fonda of ST AL
bans, G. c. Warren of Waterbury, w.
d. Woolson of Springfield. C. A. Harris
of Brattleboro legislative committee;
C. Ii. Clark of st. Johnsbury, T.. d.
Whitney of Brattleboro and e. e.
Bamforth of Waterbury good roads
committee About 25 members were
present. A banquet was served at
the Pavilion. The secretary's report
showed the membership had increased
during the year so, and the treasurer's
report showed cash balance of $61.57
The matter of licensing machines was
informally discussed and the general
opinion seemed to be that 1t is better to
wait until the next session of the
Legislature.
The clothing store of F. Z. Colbuin
and the Office of The Mortified News
were entered Thursday night by
burglars. clothing, dress suit cases, and
valises being stolen from the Colbuin
store. Nothing was taken from The
News office although the safe was
found open Friday morning and the
papers scattered about. The work
was evidently that of experienced
hands. Eugene Davis, aged 20, and Neil
Knapp aged 81, were arrested for the
burglary late Friday night by six Of
ficers who surrounded Antoine Miller's
house where Davis lived with his step
father and mother on the second floor
of the building $500 worth of clothing !
was found hidden under the floor. |
Three dress suit cases filled with cloth
ing and underwear were found in the |
woodshed under boards, and besides |
the clothing about SIS worth of jewelry I
was recovered. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are |
believed to be innocent in the matter, /
Knapp having entered the house by I
window to stay with Davis. The pris- /
onefs were committed TO Washington
county Jail at Montpelier and will be
in county court on informa- I
ton filed by the states attorney. Davis
has served a sentence at the industrial
school at Vergennes.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

c. C. Lord, publisher of the Groton
Times, sold the subscription list and
the good will of his newspaper to
the st. Johnsbury Republican Friday
The paper will be discontinued, the
move becoming necessary owing to i'll
health.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

George Belanger II, and his would
be bride, 10, drove into St. Johnsbury
from West Concord last week but
could get no marriage license as paren-
tai consent was lacking They were
not detained in St Johnsbury but left
for Lowell, Mass, the Gretna Green of
their journey.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

Memorial services were held in Ran
dolph Sunday in memory of Col. Rob-
ert J. Kimball Chief Judge Rowell,
in brief address, paid feeling tribute
to a noble life.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

Miss Mary B. Connor for SO years
in the household of Col. LeGrand b.
Cannon, died at Burlington Monday
morning in her saith year. after a short
Illness
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

The 41st annual session of the grand
lodge of Vermont, l. o. G. T., closed
at Mortified Thursday evening with
an address by DR.. d. H. Mann of
Brooklyn, n. Y, P. r. w. G. C. T. The
Good Templars, with an increased state
membership and a growing enthusiasm
among the workers, bid fair to enjoy a
very successful year.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

Mrs. w. l.. Greenleaf has presented
to the Vermont commandery of the
Loyal Legion so volumes, which came
from the library of the late General
Greenleaf.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

A New York man stopping at tbs
Goodell hotel killed a black bear neal
Readsboro last week Wednesday. Sew
eral more have been seen of late.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

DR.. W. Seward Webb was badly
shaken up in wreck at Orange, Tex,
Friday morning. The train, special,
was thrown from the track by the
wrong working of an interlocking
switch.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

g. o. Taylor Whistles used By critical judges.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

At the annual meeting last week of
the stockholders of the Central Yer
mont railroad, it was shown that the
miles of road operated are 531. The
gross earnings were $S,63S,S3S91 and
the operating expenses S2,S74, 391.77,
leaving a balance OF $761, 1904, which
less taxes of s1,O12, 4SO.76 leaves net
earnings of $3.50, 5O9.3S.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

william Anderson of Center Rutland
was drowned Saturday in Lake Bono
seen while boat riding with Axel Holm
krist. Both men were employed by
the Vermont Marble company at
Center Rutland. Anderson stood up
in the boat to change seats with Holm
krist, who was tired of rowing, lost his
balance and fell overturning the boat.
Holinkrist was unable to reach Ander-
son before he sank the third time.
Anderson was 25 years Of age and I'M
married.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

GO. Taylor Whistles for sOefa srd invalid usss
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

Additional speakers who have been
secured for the coming state teachers
convention are: President William
Dart Hyde of Bowdoin College. Me-.
who will speak Thursday evening
October 90; Superintendent L. p. Nash
of Holyoke, Mass. Saturday morning
October 81; Preston w. Search of wor-
cester, Mass. an author and lecturer of
note, and author of An Ideal School,"
Saturday morning. October 81. Super
intendent Ranger will speak Friday af-
ternoon on Educational Progress in
Vermont" and the Hon. Mason S.
Stone at some hour not yet fixed on
The Philippine Islands"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-23

In West Charleston, northern Yer
mont, is an industrial Bible school for
colored people conducted upon similar
lines as the schools in the south. C.
F. Worthen is the owner of the farm
where the school is established. and
Elder and Mrs. l. E. Kimball are the
instructors. Through the summer
several negroes were in attendance,
though at the present time a few have
returned south to spend the winter
months. Next season it is expected
the school will be doubled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-15
THE "PlcTURED ROCKS.

The glorious summer days opportunities
Tor all kinds of holidays and trips nnumerae taken
during these golden leisure hours tho
was but little jaunts into the
ture, each has uplifting influence
individual which time efface.
stretching westward from home IS covered
with untouched forests along summit end
ing in where the hill descent
into the Mississippi valley This ia
Vorlte retreat of mine One afternoon
almost unconscousy my footsteps turned direction
The profound stiffness here the CLEAN
the trees the harmonious music of the
scrlbable charm to the woods When
the path turned downward and arrived which
well known the Pictured well it deserves
the name! The walls sheer height
rounded irregulary just enough to
deserve the appelaon of and again eving
meath the hills Here be found highly coored sands
and curos, while perhaps lies in the
water which, gliding downward with scarcely percepble
notion strikes the rocks below Just outside is
great coneshaped pillar petried perpetuay
dripping Sides Here is the
truly giving evidence of the vanishing time
After had spent short time here, solioquizing
shadows began to engthen, it without great
reluctance that I turned my steps homeward
-Elsna G Glenn.
Eleventh, Grade Wyalusing, Wis.
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# BUGGY FULL OF FOLK
The Horse Groaned He Toiied OUer the Road
the Farm.
(Fifth and Sixth Grade Prize

(Fifth Sixth Prze)
Ready" said My friend going to the farm
but the buggy full Four in front and
the little in the back We passed quite
family he said Three families, mean,'' said
and the horse groaned.
On the thing did go round 1.-The
chokecherreS. Then climbed our peach
had better down. think dinner is ready,
from the tree fast little too fast
afraid Mama said aterward that she thought had had
scratched. We ate dinner; then went around
again fill hats and selves with choke
cherries. climbed tree q professional at that and
threw the cherries down while friend picked them
and them into hats DO hurry, said my friend,
Il shall be eaten, there are so many mosquitoes;
filled at last, and went to our tree.
until almost sick Then went to the
to hunt 1t twenty minutes too
thought would rowing We did and then hunted
played croquet. Then with the buggy and
said time home. AS entered the sit
ting handed The Journal Junior and an
Honor button. "Oh, am glad" said delightedly Il
what I'll write about to-day thought And so
did. have had pleasant times To- farm but do not
think that had such good time as had yesterday
dinner,
Fifth Grade. Argyle MINI.
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WONDERFUL AS ALADDIN's GAVE.
(TIonorable Mention.)


B-zZ-r-r-r! from the alarm clock the dressing
table hurried to the window The chariot
started it's journey the
of the eastern sky intercepted intervals
spars of light After breakfast hurried to
the procured started down
Puget sound
Off in the distance could pine-covered islands,
far the majestic peaks
mountains rise above the rowing
three miles to fish where just
ing in their nets Here for the first time great
from three to four feet long hundreds of
whose scales sparkled brilliantly the sunlight
ly to Mukieo of the party kep The this
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-15
Fifth Grade.
THOSE CURIOUS BOYS.
Honorable MentiOn.)

,
"There goes the whistle Fred hurry will be
running did, all could find
only whistled landing and
did till half later At first glimpse
boat gave suppressed whoop of pleasure
going to passengers real, three deck steamer
a whole
quality in boys is curiosity least
it with for not from the time feet first
touched the deck till had ansacked the boat from top to
bottom, did minutes rest The thing that
interested the course, when have
found who did delight in that sparkling ripping
moving element? passed swift moving
little launch the sedate clam boat that slowly
crept along and then away in the distance majestic
proudly breasted it's onward Journey
And the day passed. bringing surprises until
completely tired We desperate efforts
to keep awake landed way TO the
hotel at destination. -Edw Benson,
Tenth Grade. Prairie Chen, Wis.