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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
The Ensign
And the
Poodle Dog
BY SEATON LORD

NSlGN MARK ATHERT0N'S
ship arrived at the United
States navy yard on Dec. 81,
There he learned that the gun
boat Concas, on which was his Ma
val academy chum. Tom Dresser, was
expected to arrive the next day, Ather-
ton procured leave to visit his home,
but left note for Dresser asking him
TO follow and spend Christmas with
him. The day after Atherton reached
home he went over TO Q. TO see his
aunt, who, next to bis mother. was the
nearest person TO him on earth, While
at O. he received forwarded telegram
from Dresser that he had ar iyed. was
very Ill and asked that his friend would
H come to him at once.
Atherton examined the time tables TO
fnd that IL he went back home he
would lose twenty four hours BY 90
ing over TO N, Ave miles distant, he
could get train TO the city in couple
of hours. Since he had ample time he
decided to walk. When he reached N.
he went into the station ticket office
and, looking in his pockets for funds,
found that he had left his pocketbook
at home. In his vest pocket was 20
cents.
Here was "a pickle"-no funds.
friend possibly dying, train to leave In
ten minutes.
whats the time OF the next train?'
he asked the ticket agent.
"In an hour and twenty minutes"
Atherton went out on the platform TO
think 1t over. A card tackled 10 the
wall stared him in the face.
II was an advertisement INSSh
for lost poodle, with a p-< ,lSS4h
promised reward OF $40 If H. VA
returned to the owner al Ses@
IL Adams avenue There 10
was a small park near the ~LH1se2ssss,
station, bleak looking at &zsH
that season, but Anterior Isl
thought he would 10 over @Slgyl IN
and sit down on bench 10 -I "a n
Concoct some scheme TO ---~N "A
raise railroad fare While ri
Illuminating be felt some S4A M
thing rub his leg and, look M ~
ing down, saw a poodle h% VI
Unfortunately there was Nhs
no mark on the collar by E4AsSkl
which he could Identify 1t, ~"AS
but 1t struck him az once @3I
that the dog was too yalu- .-.rsi
able TO be running loose
and he believed it was the a <H
one advertised. 49,
Then and there Ensign Looking
Atherton conceived great down he
plan. He would return the saw
poodle, get the reward and poo''e
be of on the next train. Picking up
the dog, he inquired the way to IL
Adams avenue, found the house, rang
the bell and asked If the dog belonged
there. The servaH recognized il at
once and showed the Young man into
the drawing room
Anterior wac in citizens dress and
had not had time since reaching port
TO get new outfit he had ordered.
Consequently his clothes were some
what worn and out OF style, He de
cided to play the commoner, thus max
ing II easier for him to accept the re-
ward When a girl Of nineteen Of dis
unguished appearance came into the
room he shuddered and hoped sincere.
~ that he would be able 10 carry ont
his role. The moment she saw tie
poodle she took It up and embraced 1t
eagerly
Where did you find itE''
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
A Synonym.

spscer-Giye me a synonym FOE -
word Christmas.
Pepper (moodilyl-BrOssl
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

In the park near the
railroad station"
I'm very much obliged. a"
she looked Atherton over
from head TO foot. evident
~ not knowing whether to
offer to pay him a reward.
Atherton was up TO the oc-
casion.
Its lucky for nae, miss"
he stammered. I'm q
sailor lad and goin' back
to me ship. I've been rob
bed by land sharks and
haven't money enough TO
buy me ticket"
oh" said the girl, as
tonished at his humble po-
sition. Wait a minute.
I'll go for the money"
She left the room TO re
turn with a ten dollar bill.
which she handed him.
Il hope you'll reach your
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Christmas at
One Hundred
In the Shade

~ ALLIANCE had importuned the
editor of Everybody's Palladi-
um for month to commission
him to write story. One day.
after he had quite ignored the bohe-
milan on his last dozen calls, the editor
said:
Eyes, you can try your hand at
Christmas tale for our December mum
Der. I'm going to the mountains to
keep cool during dog days. Mail 1t to
me there at the end of this week, ana
I'll read II Immediately.
Now, Dalliance had several Christ
mas sketches all ready 10 spin out into
stories, but instead of buckling to in
good faith aud finishing one OF them
he began to speculate on the idiosyn-
crasies of the chief OF the Palladium.
What In thunder does he want with
Christmas story In August, with De
eember over three months awayl If
he'd said Thanksgiving it would be
more like it, and then could work
Christmas story on him later.
"Humph! He's going TO the noun
tains to cool orr Much pleasanter
place to pursue the paths OF magazine
editing than the dngy, dinky quarters
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

tenterhooks by recital Of the episode
OF her lost poodle. though her innate
deiicacy prevented her making auy
mention Of the fact that she bad mis-.
taken Atherton for the man who had
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

EFEFtAhN AIh iHN az ~. J ~ ~
is the way she summed it
up
u ana Convinced that the
fellow stole the dog 10 get
the reward. Then his con
science troubled him, and
he bought q cheap, plated
bracelet probably costing
a few dollars, and sent
II to me on Christmas
day"
During these remarks the
actors In the episode sat
with rigid faces. very like
the iigurehead to a ship,
neither daring to glance at
the other for fear Of Civ
ing away the truth by an
explosion.
Ii was not till Miss
Floyd entered the navy
herself some years later as
the wife Of Mark Ather
49, A..r ;..,st.,.,.r,F EsY
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
CAME NEAR DIsRUPTTNG HOUSE.
Shepherd Called Up Lon Wflliams's
"Jim Crow" Bill.

BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
Jefferson City. Mo-. March Lon Will
liams's Jim Crow" bill came near disrupting
the House this afternoon when Shepherd OF
Buchanan, smarting over the morning, 8
treatment. moved that the rules be suspend
ed and the bill be pasced on final passage:
Williams made hard and successful fight
to prevent action when so few members
were present. Hand-ciapping. laughter and
Az soon a. Shepherd called up the bill.
Selph seconded the motion. Williams was
on his feet in IN instant This Is not CON-
mon courtesy" Williams, maintained. Il
want a full vote on this measure"
Murphy OF St. Louis twttted Williams
about his railroad bills. and said he did no.
have grit enough TO call them Cp. 1T IS the
same way with the Jim Crow BILL" he
said
Selph Of ST. Louis said the Worlds Fair
was interested in knowing what was to be
over In 1904. Williams replied to Murphy Ia
a heated speech. which brought much APP
plause from all sides. II have been here
four terms. and this Is the first time have
ever been accused Of being lukewarm with
my corporations bills" he said.
These instructions are vile ISLANDERS. l
have never lodged ANYTHING. There Is merit
enough In this separate coach bill to give
honor and fame to every one who is IN
etrumental in its passage. Everlasting In
fanny will be this portion Of the man who
While OFallOn OF Holt was taking the
part of Williams and maintaining that such
an important measure should not be taken
UP with light house. Shepherd and Selph
Withdrew their motion to take up the bill,
and the incident was closed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
Have You RheuFr1atiSr11, Liver or
Bladder Trouble.
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Bladder Remedy, will do for YOU all our Readers May
III Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail

, ing, rheumatism. bloating. irritability.
worn-out feeling. lack OF ambition. loss Of
flesh. sallow complexion.
II your water when allowed TO remain
undisturbed in glass or bottle for twenty
four hours forms sediment or settling, or
has cloudy appearance. IL Is evidence that
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In taking SwampRoot you afford nstural
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kidneys that is known to medical science.
Swamp-Root is the great discovery OF Dr.
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success in both slight and severe casee.
! Doctors recommend 1t TO their patients and
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recognize in Swamp-Root the greatest and
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II YOU have the slightest symptoms OF
kidney or bladder trouble. or II there Is .
trace of II in your family history. send at
once. TO DR.. Kilmer Co. Binghamton. N.
Y. who will gladly send you free by mall.
Immediately. without cost to you, sam
pie bottle of Swamp-Root and book OF
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sure to say that you read this generous o0er
in The St. Louis Sunday Republic.
If you are already convinced that swamp
Root is what you need. you can purchase
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bottles at drug stores everywhere. Don't
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name. Swamp-Root. DR.. Kilmers Swamp
Root, and the address, Ringhamton. n. T.,
on every bottle
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
ASKING QUESTIONS.
An lsss,ry chasseS . Haas Whole Lie.

When you get q man TO recognize thu his
bad feelings come from improper 70 = and
that he can get well BY using scientifc rod.
the battle il half won. One Of New : fk's
business men Saye:
II was troubled for long time with in
digestion. headache, and stomach trouble
and had taken various medicines. but with
no good resulta concluded to SEQ how q
change Of food would Affect me. / never
cared particularly for cereals OF any kind,
but ate meat and pastry continually and
drank coffee.
IT found on inQuirins that Grape-Nuts
were highly spoken Of. and decided to give
them trial. 10 say was surprised at the
result would not begin to do tuptice to my
feelings. Ny headaches left me: my brain
became clearer and active: my attacks Of
indigestion grew fewer and fewer until they
ceased entirely and where once went
home tired. tagged out and indisposed to
any exeFtion whatever, now found q dif-
ferent state Of Affairs.
my color was good. my muscles strong
and firm and fully equal to anything
asked Of them, instead Of soft and habby.
I i've two miles from my business and walk
Il daily back and forth. II the weather per-
mitsL I am s. Year, old and feel As well
and strong % when I vas -. and can ride
seventy miles 2 day on bicycle without
feeling any bad results" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Greek. Mich.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
DIR. C. W. MILES IDENTIFIES
THIEF WHO STOLE DIAMOND.
Physician Who Was Robbed At the
Odeon Identities Tim Kelieher
at -Four Courts.

Doctor Charles ". Miles. from whom q
diamond stud valued at $50 was taken by
pickpocket at the Odeon a month ago.
last night identified Tim Kelleher as the
cuprit.
Kelleher with Edward Engles both
known to the police as professional crooks.
was arrested Friday night. They wore
seen and identified in the holdover At the
Four Courts by the victim.
Doctor Miles who is vice president Of the
Pullen- Richardson Chemical Company. says
he and a companion were ascending tho
steps at the Odeon when a man confronted
them and pressed himself close to the ply
stefan. The victims companion noticed an
other man behind them. apparently trying
to prevent them from backing away. The
man who was in the rear answers the de-
scrfption of Engles.
Chief of Detectives Kelly is making an
effort to recover the lost diamond. and the
prisoners will be held pending the applica-
ton for a warrant by Doctor Miles.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08

Pain or dull ache in the back Is unu1is-
taxable evidence OF kidney trouble. II is
Natures timely warning to show you that
the track of health is not clear.
II these danger signals are unheeded.
more serious results are sure to follow:
: -B-fgIts disease. which Is the worst form
of kidney trouble may steal upon YOU
- The mild and the extraordinary effect OF
the world-famous kidney and bladder rem
edy. DIR. K:lmers Swamp-Root is soon
,,ierful cures of the most distressing cases.
tlnave sample bottle free. by mail
,:Baekaehe, Uric Acid and Urinary Trouble.
Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamtor. n. Y.
Gentlemen-Wheu wrote you last March for
a sample bottle Of sswamp-Root my wife was
great sufferer from backache. rheumatism
and urinary trouble. also excess Of uric acid
and liver trouble. After trying the sample bot
tie she bought a large bottle here at the drug
siore. That die her much god she bought
:: 2pre. The effect OF swamp Root was wonder
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F. THOMAS.
4a5 Best st. Buffalo, n. Y.
:, Lame back is only one symptom Of kid
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showing that you need Swamp-Root are.
being obliged to pass water often during
tlne day and TO get up many times at night,
inability to hold your urine. snlarting or IT.
ritation in passing. brick-dust or sediment
ssh the urine. catarrh of the bladder. uric
acid constant headache. dizziness, sleepless-
ness. nervousness, irregular heartbeat
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
DR.. Shops Restorative on Trial.

the House without opposition. This bill
gives the county courts authority to set
aside funds for the purpose Of making the
exhibit. There are ia counties in the State
and II each Of them makes a display at the
Fair II will add greatly to the attractive
ness Of the Missouri State exhibit.
Britain's bill providing that executions
shall not be issued on judgments after five
years also passed. The present law is three
years.
Rays bill enabling county school trustees
to purchase building sites for district
schools passed.
oliver Of Cape Girardeau passed a bill
providing for the establishment Of a COM
pany of the National Guard at the Jackson
Military Academy in jackson, Mo.
BTitaihs b4l-resoution calling upon the
National Government to make provisions
for the eSta blishment Of a national park on
the site OF the battlefield of Wilson's Creek
in Greene County was also passed by the
House.
The House considered a resolution to fix
March 10 as the date for final adjournment.
but finally deferred action until March IL.
when the resolution will be taken up for
INA! action.
Speaker Whitecotton was authorized to
appoint q calendar committee Of sixteen
members The Republicans tried fllbuster-
1 ing tactics to prevent its passage.
Many minor bills were pessed during the
afternoon session. The most important al
lows cost Of arrangement Of county exhib-
Its at the Worlds Fair.
Representative Davidson practically gives
up All hope Of passing a satisfactory schooa
textbook bill.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
THINK. THE TRUST HAS WON.
Davidson Says Book Companies Have
4 U.ed Republican Minority.
nv A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

r UOed Republican MinOrity.
by A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
Jefferson City, Mo-. March 7.-Hains's bill
permitting resubmission Of county super
vision In those counties where 1t has been
adopted passed the House this afternoon
without dissenting vote.
The Book Trust has won its ngnt 1or
no legislation" said Mr.. Davidson OF MA
rion. chairman of the House DemoTatic
caucus and the Textbook Committee to.
the lobby. the Republican minority, and
should now return its thanks to this com.
pact House organization for delaying and
opposing legislation aimed to relieve the
parents from the high prices charged by
the trust. 1t is the same game that was
played SO strongly by the Republican MI
nority in the Senate last session.
Taking advantage Of the Filipino move
ment. the House Republicans can now go
back to their constituents and explain as
ter. They say Kansas is buying school
books cheaper than Missouri. These Re-
publicans are allowing themselves to be
used body and soul to maintain high prices.
made a special order for next Tuesday win
not pass-no one knows 1t better than do
but do intend to put the opposition on
record by roll calls, so that the parents
may know who are their friends and who
their enemieo."
Mr. Davidson's concise statement of con-
ditions has followed the weeks Of caucus
ing. All efforts to break the Filipino COM
bination have failed. It's fight against leg
islation which would permit new contracts
tied. The matter will probably be rehashed
Tuesday; A bitter debate may be held and
all members put on record The constftu-
tional amendment imposing tax Of cents
for free textbooks will be taken up and
probably will be passed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
MRS. FREDERICK MUNDT DEAD.
Funeral Takes Place Tuesday
From Rutger Street Residence.

Mrs. Frederick Mundt. who. for the last
fifty years. had been a resident Of this city,
died yesterday at her home. No. 2356 Rutger
street Mrs Mundt had been Ill for over a
year. and her death was not unexpected by
her friends
the Rutger street home, to Zion Cemetery.
Mrs Mundt was born in Bulefeldt, Ger
many seventy-nve years ago. Her maiden
name was Burkman. She came with her
parents to the country when q young girl.
She was married to the late Henry Nundt.
a prosperous merchant OF 81 Louis 6ne
leaves four children. August, Henry, Llxxie
and Alamo Mundt
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
Announcement off Dresser and
Company's Assignment With
held Until Market Closes.
NOMINAL ASSETS s75o,ooo.
Head of the Firm Brother-in-Law
of George Vanderbilt-Effort
to Float Ship Trusts
Bonds Cause Disaster.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL. FsiS
New York March ..-Daniel lie Roy
| Dresser and Charles E. Reiss. who COM
posed the firm of Dresser 4 Co. commission
merchants. at No. 10 Greene street. TODAY
| assigned to Charles S. Mackenzie of No S46
| Broadway. 81 81 80
The liabilitiesof the Arm are $l.25Oo00. Of
| which amount about half II secured.
! The nominal assets Of the firm, In cash,
receivables and equities in merchandise.
| are estimated at $4,000.
l. Mr.. Dresser Is a brother-in-law of George
| Vanderbilt. He was president OF the Mer-
| chants Association last year, and up to two
| days ago. when he resigned, he was presi-
| dent and director of the Trust Company OF
the Republic. Mr.. Mackenzie, the assignee.
| Is a lawyer. who represents most OF the
| creditors.
Morris J. Hiysch. attorney for the assign
| ors. made this statement for the firm this
afternoon.
The firm had been doing business some
fourteen years. The reasons for the failure
were as follows: Mr.. Dresser has been in
terested for some time in various personal
maj tiers outside OF the FIRMS business. Prin-
cipally he was connected with the ship
building trust
I'm consequence OF his connection with
| the Shipbuilding Trust. the trust company,
Of which he was a director, underwrcte the
Shiphuildirg Trust, and as a result Of this
underwriting. when. during November last,
various stories were circulated affecting the
trust company and the Shipbuilding Trust,
the credit Of the firm Of Dresser & Co. be-
came impaired by reason of Mr.. Dreaser's
connection with the trust.
we did not announce the assignment un-
I'll noon today for fear that rumorists would
connect the failure with the stock market
and use it for their own purposes in Wall
street"
1t is understood that the trust company
had undertaken to boat 900 Of a total
authorized fseue ,oes$16. 10000 Of bonds of
the shipbuiiding Trust. Following the alb
sorption by It of tkS Aethiehem Steel Com
pany.
1t was explained when Mr.. Dresser re-
signed from the trust company that GER
tain French bankers who were in the un-
derwriting syndicate had repudiated their
part in the undertaking. and that the bonds
which they were to take had been thrown
back on the Trust Company of the Republic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
DEFEAT Threatened new
''27' YORK COTTON BUYERS.
Dears Resumed Operations and Under
Heavy Selling. Prices Tumbied.
Abruptly.
REPURILC SPECIAL


New York. March 7.-Arcther defeat
threatened the cotton bulls to-day until
s3near the close of the market when be-
coming suddenly aggressive, the clique put
prices to points above last nights clos-
ing, wiplng out the early decline of to 8
.1points.
Immediately after the opening the bears
u Resumed operations and. under heavy SELL
ing, prices tumbled abruptly.
I Daniel Sully. the dominant factor among
+ the bulls stood on the edge of the ring. in
tently watching the course CT the market.
Personally. he did not take active part.
He said that his dealings had been exag-
gerated. but that he still Of bullish in
clinations.
The gruelling which the Sully crowd re-
ceived to-day is believed to have almost
wiped out its paper profits. and the further
decline to-day occasioned a cali for mar
gins. but before the closing the bulls had
recouped. although at one time in the early
,trading it looked though the bulls were
panicstricken.
-, March opened points higher at 9S3 broke
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
APPROACHES THE DANGER LINE
Residents Move From Lowlands b
tween Cairo and Memphis.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Cairo. ILL.,. March while the Ohio River
has nearly reached the danger line at
Cairo. which is forty-five feet, there is no
cause for alarm. as the levees will stand q
stage OF fifty-fve feet Predictions place
the maximum stage to be reached at forty
eight feet, but at the present rate the river
Is creeping up that stage will be reached by
Monday
The Mississippi is covering the country
around Cairo. At Birds Point there is no
danger. but when the river reaches forty
seven feet on the Cairo gauge 1t will cover
the railroad tracks at that place.
The people are beginning to move out of
the lowlands between Cairo and Memphis
and TO seek higher ground. The steamer
Georgia Lee which arrived from Memphis
this morning. brought up number Of refu-
gees A large amount Of corn and lumber
has had to be moved to save it, and the
Georgia Lee rescued considerable lumber
and grain and some stock
The rainfall at Cairo this morning was er-
tremely heavy. At Mounds the bank of
small creek in the upper end Of town was
overlooked and flooded the streets to a
depth of three feet