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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
GRANGE NEWS.

The Grange children were given their
annual Xmas entertainment Monday
evening. On account of the bad wealth
er there was smaller attendance than
usual. Supper was served in the ban
quet room. after which all adjourned
to the hall, where a program of music
and recitation was given. Bags of
candy were distributed and sent to the
absent.
Protective grange held a regular
meeting Wednesday evening. A letter
was read from State Master Bell in re-
gard to the demand of the Maine sweet
corn grower union for one-half per
cent. advance in the price paid at the
canning factories, which was granted
In the discussion of the question it ap-
pears there are not many members of
this grange who have raised corn for
the factory, as the price is so small
there is more profit in raising common
field corn. A motion that Protective
grange was in favor of the sweet corn
growers of Vermont forming a union,
and asking for an advance in price,
was unanimously carried. The lee
turer's program followed the business
hour. The members in response to the
roll call gave quotations, anecdotes and
selections. c. S. Hopkins spoke upon
The question ITO what extent should
fraternity in the Grange influence the
action of its Membership The Of
icers and past officers spoke upon the
question What systematic effort can
De made in this grange the coming
'ear that will increase the efficiency of |
Is educational work s'' Several mada 1
emarks 'For the good of the Order. {"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
THE MEDBL2ER.
"If the coat ITS put ii on"

1t would be interesting to know
lust how many people wlote 1902 yes
terday when they meant to write 1903
Without doubt more than few checks
| we're sent out dated just year behind
time not to mention letters, postal
cards. etc A man must keep his wits
about him for the next few days in Or
der to prevent making this mistake.
Remember it's 1903 with the emphasis
on the 3.
II 4
After spending short time in To-
cal coal Dealers office the Meddler
feels it his duty to publish a few don is
which ought to tighten the pressure OF
the coal situation. In the first place
don't ask for load of coal unless you
actually are in need of it. Your deal
err is doing his best to supply the wants
of his Gus omers, but cannot be eX-
pected to fill lotion bin under the
existing conditions. Then again,
don't kick because you didn't get just
the size you ordered. Now is good
time to be content with such things
as you have Thirdly, don't make a
fuss if your neighbor happens to get
his load first. You are not supposed
to know when he put in his order. In
the fourth place don't burn your sup
ply of coal as if there was a mine in
your backyard. You'll find it cheaper
in the end to make the best of bad
state of affairs Hogs often go hun
cry. Fifth, don't swear over the phone
because your load doesn't arrive on
schedule time. Temper justice with
mercy to the deliverymen. Finally,
don't raise hob because the price has
happened to go up 81 ton. Its
waste of breath to cuss the trusts.
X
At its best grade crossing is dan
gerous place and the one near the To-
cal station is no exception. Within
the last few months several serious ac-
cidents have been narrowly averted.
One of these days something serious is
likely to happen. A step toward less.
ening this risk would be the removal
of the large bill board opposite Dut-
toms marble shop This board cuts
off the entire view up the tracks and
adds to the danger of the crossing es- !
pecially in the evening when the sig !
nal man has gone home.
The Meddler.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02

Brattlebor,
The Story of an Old Flute.

An interesting story has come to
! light recently through the finding of
an old flute which was supposed to rest
somewhere in the bottom of the Pacific
ocean. The instrument originally be-
longed to Trowbridge Tyler, son of the
late Rev. George p. Tyler, for Ii years
pastor of the Center church. 1t was a
gift which young Tyler had received
when boy and bore his name on a sill
yer ferule near the mouth piece. When
Trowbridge died in 1869 at the age of a.
bout 16 years, he bequeathed the flute
to his cousin Rufus Tyler, son of Rev.
Pickman Tyler, who was for years an
Episcopal clergyman and lived in the
upper Tyler homestead now occupied
by G. +. GRAHAM. A few years later
Rufus Tyler went to sea as Bird officer
on the U. S. S. General Grant. From
Melbourne, Australia, the captain of
the vessel sent word to Rev. Pickman
Tyler that Rufus had fallen from the
mast in storm which struck the ship
when two days out of Boston harbor
and was drowned. The captain also
stated that he would bring the dead
mans effects back with him, but the
General Grant went down on its return
voyage and only the captain and few
of the crew were saved
OF course all the relatives supposed
that the flute had been lost with the
other effects until a few weeks ago
when the flute miraculously came
to light. At that time Mrs. A. G. Cobb
was given the flute by Mrs. Butler of
West Brattleboro who said that the |
instrument had been picked up on the
railroad bank long years ago by men,
Der of her family. Mrs. Cobb gave the
dute to Mrs. Royal Tyler, who in turn
sent 1T to Mrs. Fannie MARS of Troy,
\; T., sister of Trowbridge Tyler.
The circumstances of the finding of the
lutte have not been learned as Mrs.
Butler has not been seen since, but its
history if it can be found out will GER
'ainly be interesting.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

T.. T.. and s. j. Hall spent the first OF the week
In Boston.
F.B. Putnam was in Bennington the first OF
the week on business.
i. j. Fenton and John Henncsy of Bellows
Falls we're In town yesterday.
II. r. Brown was in Keene yesterday 10 act az
one of the appraisers ON the Buckminster livery
stable.
II, b. Howe has moved from T0wnshend TO the
DOwner house ON Canal street and VIII enter tine
employ of the Estey Organ Co.
Miss Tucker, teacher in the normal school al
Worcester, Mass, and Miss Bemis are Visitihs
their aunt, Mrs. Sarah Pellett
Mr. and Mrs. T.. r. Pratt will go to Buffalo
Jan ~ to remain for several months, MIS- ffatt
having large class in voice culture IN that city
Walter Cook who has been employed AS time
keeper in the Estey Organ factory leaves to-
morrow for Norfolk, Va where he mas posi-
ton in a restaurant
Miss Emma Brooks has finished work at Dun
ham Brothers and entered the employ OF Rod
bins & Cowles. She was in springfield, MASS,
the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Webster of Orangeburg,
s. c., and Miss Josephine Webster. who is at,
tending Smith college, have been the guests Oh
Dr. and Mrs. ID. +. Webster this week
Mrs Sarah Kidder Of Springfield, Mass; spent
Sunday at the home of Maj. +. W. Childs before
going to Wilmington to attend the dedication
Of the Chlds Tavern and Memorial hall
Charles Finch who has been freight conduc,,
tor on the Central Vermont railroad Tor several
years. bias been put in charge of a passenger
train this week. his run being between New Lon
don Conn, and White River Junction.
Alexander Welcome of Ashland Mich, Wis
tied his sister, Mrs John Vivian, last week. The
only time Mr.. Welcome ever saw his sister be-
fore was at the time of her marriage q years
ago. he having left home before she was born.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Harris entertained
about GO people Tuesday evening at poverty
whist party. The first prizes were won by l.. i.
Durham and Mrs. George f. Barber and Mrs. A.
d. Wyatt. At the close of the evening refresh
ments were served.
Robert SticBney who recently graduated at
the head of his class in the Albany Business col
lege. visited his parents here last week before
leaving for Schenectady, n. Y, where he has
position as stenographer with the Edison Cen
eral electric company.
MIR. and Mrs. l.. F. Adams entertained about
80 friends at their Western avenue home last
evening in honor of the marriage engagement
of Clark Gifts and Miss Maude Emerson which
was announced this week. The first of the
evening was given over to q musical program
which consisted of songs by +. H.. Miller. Mrs.
+. X. Pratt. George and Fred Adams and Miss
Emma Gregg. and piano solos by Miss Helen
Crosby and Miss Daniels. After the music in
an unguarded moment Mr.. Fits and his fiancee
were surrounded and showered with congratu-
latons. Refreshments were served at the close
of the evening.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
Something More About Mr.. Batchelder.

The career of Wallace N. Batchel-
der, promoter of Young Mems Repub-
lican clubs. is still creating excite
ment up the state and columns have
appeared in our contemporaries concern
ing him and his movement. Perhaps
Mr.. Batchelder finds comfort in the
old saying that it is better to be ridi-
culed than ignored. At any rate his
efforts have been laughed at, his mo-
tives questioned and his backing dis
cussed by many of the state papers.
In spite of his statement that the
movement has no bearing whatever on
the referendum there are still those
dares Mr.. Batchelder to tell who pays
the bills contracted by him and his
retinue and wonders why it is neces-
sary at this particular time to rush
this political organization into being
The Rutland Herald wonders if Mr..
Batchelder is quite sure of his con-
gressional support. The Ludlow Trib-
une expresses admiration for Mr..
Batchelder's nerve but thinks he has
strained point.
The truth of the matter is that this
of Mr.. Batchelder is amount
ing to nothing in spite of all the noise
about it. What are the results of his
work so far? Mr.. Batchelder visited
Rutland and it was decided to delay
until later; Mr.. Batchelder
visited ST. Adams and like decision
was made there; in Burlington
small club was organized: and in
Montpelier club already existed. 1t
looks decidedly as if a lot of some
oody's money was being wasted, and
it is rumored that members of the
Brattleboro club are resigning by the |
score for fear of assessment.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
NEARLY KILLED BY CHLOR0F0RM.
Charles Newell, Formerly of Brattleboro,
Found in an Unconscious Condition in a
Hotel at White River Junction.

Charles e. Newell, formerly of this
town, was found in the toilet room OF
the junction House at White River
junction Monday afternoon uncon-
scious from the effects of handker-
chief saturated with chloroform which
covered his face. The hotel clerk and
several other people in the office heard
heavy breathing and groaning and dis
covered Newell. He was quickly taken
into the open air where in few min
utes he revived. At first he refused
to discuss the matter but later stated
that he bought two ounces of chloro-
form before going to the hotel and in
tended to use it as an external appli
cation to his neck which was afflicted
with neuralgia. His memory of the
affair is indistinct.
Newell went to White River juno
ton from here something over year
ago and until recently had been EN-
ployed as clerk in the Central Yer
mont freight office there. He left the
employ of the railroad company last
week and expected to 90 to Concord,
n. H., to take position. Dispatches
from White River junction state that
Newell has been drinking heavily of
late and acting strangely probably as
the result of worry over financial af-
fairs. Before going to White River
Junction Newell had been employed in
Fitchburg, Mass, and previously had
been bookkeeper for +. d. Whitney
and the Valley Grain company. He
has wife, who was Miss Eliza Ken
ney, and one child.
Mr.. Newell writes to The Reformer
that the statements which have been
made in some of the newspapers about
him are entirely false, the whole thing
being reported without investigation
which would have shown it to be a mere
accident.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

Rev. n. A. Wood is in Boston.
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Wright returned home
to Springfield Friday.
Miss Mary Fitch is visiting her
mother OF this place for two weeks.
| Will Fisher has returned to Ann Ar
Dor after spending few days at home.
Each of the district schools of this
village held interesting Christmas ex
ercises.
Prin. and Mrs. Perkins are rejoicing
over the arrival of little daughter, Is
abel Alden, on Christmas day.
Miss Minnie johnson returned to
her position, as principal of a grammar
school in Beverly, Mass, Saturday.
Miss Charlotte johnson will enjoy
two weeks vacation from her position
in the High school at Wayland, Mass.
Frank E. johnson returned to New
buryport Monday He has position
in Porter, Rogers IL CO. clothing
store.
Misses Edith Stowe, Caroline Kenes-
ton and Caroline Clark spent Christ
mas at their homes and have returned
to their schools.
A number of young people enjoyed
sleigh ride to Newfane Tuesday even
ing and did justice to supper before
returning home.
The children and grandchildren of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Johnson were all
with them on Christmas Day, the first
time in several years that the reunion |
was complete.
Brattleboro Academy held a New
Years social at the Academy Wednes- |
day evening. The time was spent in |
games, spelling contest, debate,
singing, refreshments, and enjoying a
large number of stereopticon slides
shown by Mr.. keneston. AS the clock
rang out the old year, the young peo-
pie made the welkin ring with New
Year wishes.
Frederick j. knight, 10, died yester-
lay at his home on Melrose street after
ID illness of several weeks. He was
native of Marlboro and was the son of
John and Keziah Rockwell Knight.
lis wife died last spring. The funeral
will be held from the house Monday
fternoon, Rev. L. NJ. Keneston offic,
ating, and the burial will be in Meet
ng House hill cemetery.
The churches each held Christmas
estivals on Christmas eve. AT the
church in place of the
sual tree was mission tree to re-
Give presents to be sent to Sunshine
fission, Brooklyn, n. y A large box
ull of things was contributed and
emit new feature was Santa Claus
rist mill which ground out presents
Or the Sunday school and was run by
anita himself, assisted by three little
antaS.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
Y. NJ. c. A. Basket Ball Team Loses to Shell
burne Falls.

The Y. NJ. G. a. basket ball team
went down before Shelburne Falls at
the latter place Christmas night after
an exciting and at the same time disap-
pointing contest. Throughout the
game the superiority of the visitors
passing was apparent but they were
unable to overcome Woods faculty of
making baskets. Woods will be re-
membered in Brattleboro as the giant
who played guard on the Shelburne
Falls foot ball team in its last game
here. His opponent was Howe, and
Howe did not seem to make any at
tempt to block his man. The result
was that Wood shot II baskets during
the game, as many as were made by
the rest of the men on both teams. The
final score stood 34-15. The lineup:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ideal Cash Register for Sale!

We have for sale new Ideal Cash Register
Cost Sl25.00 but will be sold for $4,000 Who
wants it? Come in and see it before someone
else gets it. ULLERY & CO., Brattleboro.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
REBELS NOT RECOGNIZED.
State Department Refuses DOmini-
can INSURGENTS Request.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE insurgents of San
Domingo to-day applied to the State Depart
ment for recognition by the United States. The
application presented to the Department by
J. II Giordan, who represented himself as the
provisional agent Of the revolutionary govern
ment. Of which General Jimenez is the head
The State Department has declined the recog-
milton. informing MI. Giordan that IL had been
the unbroken policy of the State Department to
recognize only de facto governments. and that If
Minister Powell finds that the revolutionists
have actually established a capital and opened
ports and are able to protect life and property.
he will recognize theirs
II is believed that Mr.. Powell has not looked
with favor upon the recognition desired. because
the insurgents have threatened to repudiste any
arrangements which the United States Minister
may have made with the government Of Presi-
dent Moz Y Gil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
SAN DOMINGO T0TTERING.
CITY CLOSELY BESIEGED.
Rebels Fire on Clyde Steamer
Trouble Within the CauitaL.

San Domingo, Nov 16.-The insurgents are
bombarding the city. Generals wenceslao Figu-
ero and Juan Francisco Sanchez are refugees
in the foreign legations.
The city is completely invested by four thou
sand men under Richardo and four other gen.
erals
A general attack is expected within the next
few days. General Woz Gil refuses to capitu-
late and it is believed that the fighting will be
severe
The political situation is desperate, and fight
ing in the streets is likely to occur at any mo-
n,ent
The United States cruiser Baltimore has been
compelled to leave port to recoal.
Minister Powell is endeavoring to protect
American interests with the limited means at
his disposal.
A German naval vessel is ready TO land troops
at a moments notice.
The revolutionists fired on the Clyde Line
steamer New-York as she was entering the port
Of SANTANA. The vessel was unnjured.
The Foreign Minister. Senior Galvan appointed
an arbitrator in the san Domingo improve
ment matter. will start for the United States to-
morrow. 1t is possible that the insurgents may
endeavor to capture him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
THINKS BLOCKADE INEFFECTIVE.
So Treasury Department Informs Strsnahan
About Dominican Edict.

The steamer Cherokee. Of the clyde Line. which
has been warned against entering the ports de
clared closed by the Dominican government, will
sail today She viii follow her itinerary including
those ports. notwithstanding the threat made that
y she dehes the esict Of the Dominican government
on this voyage as on the last. the gunbosts of san
Domingo viii sink her.
Nevada y. Strsnahau. Collector Of the Port was
advised BY the Treasury Department Yesterday
that the Department Of State does not consider
the blockade effective. and has entered vigorous
nrotest against it. The Collector has Informed
masters Of vessels sailing FOR ports in san Domingo
clearance papers viii be issued for any of me
ports IN the country.
a circular issued yesterday by senior yloI-
dain who has offices al No. ll6 Broad-st. IN Whlcn
he announces that he has been appointed as con
fdentfsl agent Of the revolutionary government.
Win fuU power and instructions TO sign invoices
FOR shipments for ports In possession or the reFo-
frrf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
MEXICAN SCHEME MAY HALT.
Mr.. Green Said to Have Headed Syndicate
- Which Bought Volcano
fpx TELEGRAPH 10 TIE TRBUSE.l

Austin. Tex. Nov. IA dispatch from Mexico
civ .avs that Andrew H Green, OF New-forK'
who was killed by negro few days ago was AT
-, 80 - ,la American syndicate which recs1ily
-,,-,pased Popocatepetl volcano The syndicate
had MANNED to mine the sulphur In the crater OF
the volcano on an extensive scale, and TO b1i'o an
electric railway from Mexico City to the summit
Of the mountain. As Mr.. Green was the fIli"e
mover in the enterprise. II is not known
-. -. ,yiu he carried ,ut as originally pro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
MAJOR RUNCIE TO TESTIFY.
Coming from Havana to Appear in the
General Wood Case

Washington. Nov. H.-Major Runcie one OF the
principal witnesses called by the Senate COMMITTEES
on Military Affairs TO testify in the matter Of
charges against General Leonard Wood. has IN
formed the committee by cable from Havana
that he Will appear before the COMMITTEES next
week. lie cannot reach this country In time to
give his testimony this wsnA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
SUBMARINE BOAT CRIPPLED.

Nevxoort r. J. Nov. 1.-THE submarine boat
Protector. which arrived here from brinseilI -, -
- -. - ,f,ciat tests came into port under
- - The clutch of the starboard reversing
ga va broken while of Point judith
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18

sd ST. FERRY LEEiIGH VALLEY
r. r.. convenient tor passengers 20 Buffalo AMI
Chicago. Also cortiandt and pesorosses sts--Advs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18

Florida East Coast Hotel Co has opened a book
ing Office 22l shave, 2Sth-st. N 4. C-AaVt'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18

Travellers will and all views Of the world at DE- ,;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18

AT THE HORSE SHOW
The best people smoke
PAIL MALL
LONDON Cigarettes
fer LA Gclnoi<ssEr<-lA6vk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
White House.

washington. October Is. 1908.
Gentlemen: II is with sincere regret that l
find myself unable to accept your invitation
II could leave Washington for any such pur-
nose il would certainly be TO attend your ban
quet; but Congress meets in speclaI session on
Continued on fourth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18

Continued on nth page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
GOVERNOR oDELL's ADDRESS

Governor Odel followed Mr.. Jesup with an
address on the life of De Witt Clinton He said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18

Continued on fourth page.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-01

Old Gen Apathy has many followers
in Newtown, as in many other towns,
but the officers and trustees of the
Newtown Library association have a
plan in mind by which they propose to
lead the doughty old general to COM
plete defeat. The facts are that the
treasury Of the Newtown Library asso-
citation is getting low, and means must
be devised to increase the list Of
patrons and replenish the treasury. A
regularly warned meeting of the asso-
citation is therefore to be held, next
Wednesday night, and every citizen
who has public spirit is invited to be
present. At that time it is proposed
to talk over ways and means and de-
eide on some plan of work. Come,
citizens of Newtown, awake! We have
a fine library property with large
and well selected list of books. Come
to the meeting, next Wednesday night,
and show the officers and trustees that
you have a personal interest in the
institution. And better still, if you
are not member call or send your
dollar to Treasurer Nettleton at
once.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-01

The following table shows how s23
deposited in the Newtown Savings
Bank earned sl22.94 interest for a de-
positor. The account was first opened
in said bank in December, 1868, by
deposit OF 617. In the following year
So more was deposited making total
deposit of $23. Since then there has
not been deposit or a withdrawal al
though the book has been presented
at different times to be written up. The
account has received 70 dividends or in
terest credits, amounting on April l,
1908, to $122.94, making total due on
the account on said date Of S145.94.
Two Of these semi-annual dividends
were at the rate Of per cent. per an
mum, "a at the rate Of 6 per cent. per
annum, IL at the rate OF per cent. per
annum. and the remaining AZ divi-
dends at the rate Of per cent. per an
mum. The figures are interesting and
instructive. Below is the table: