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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Freeman Scott.

During the holidays SCOTS grocery
store contains all sorts Of Christmas
delicacies In addition to the usual com
plete line of choice groceries. The
quality at Seotts is always of the best
and the prices are absolutely right.
For confectionery, nuts. fancy crackers.
cheeses and fruits there is no better
place to go.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
ManIey Brothers.

The man who has decided to pres
ent his wife with a kitchen stove for
a Christmas present should take look
at the assortment of Andes ranges
which Manley Brothers have in their
High street store. These stoves are
guaranteed to give complete satisfac-
ton, and on account of the low prices
at which they are offered it will be ad-
vantageous to an intending purchaser
to give them thorough inspection.
Manley Brothers also carry a full line
of firearms. bicycles and monographs,
all of which are suitable as holiday
gifts.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Miller's Candy Store.

A. f. Miller has moved this week In
to his new store next to the Brooks
House entrance The new quarters
have taken on a holiday appearance
and many people have visited the store
where quantities of Christmas candies
of all colors and iiavors are on sale.
Mr.. Miller makes a good share of the
candy which he sells 50 that 1t is guar
anteed pure and fresh.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Brattleboro News Co.

AS in past years the news store will
be the headquarters for all sorts OF
Christmas toys, including dolls. games,
etc. A short pocket-book will show the
greatest length there OF almost any
place in town. Writing paper in all
sorts of fancy designs will be found in
the store as well as great assortment
of Christmas magazines, children's
books and an endless variety of
novelties
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Cain e. lizard.

Cain & lizard have been making an
unusually large number of dress suits
this year and in all cases have given
absolute satisfaction. A dress suit that
fits makes an admirable Christmas
present as do also overcoats and BUSH
ness suits. Cain & Izards garments
are made of the best material. cut in
the most approved styles and are
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
ST. Germai ines Bakery.

Why spend the holidays sweltering
over an oven when St Germaine's bak-
cry Is such a satisfactory place to buy
bread, rolls, buns. pies. cakes dough-
nuts and cookies? These things are
necessary at Christmas time but there
is no need of making them mt home
when they can be bought at St Ger
maine's bakery. BY using care in cook
ing and the very best of -four St Ger
names products are given the stamp
of excellence.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
e. L. Putnam.

Footwear always makes good pres
ents and E. L. Putnam whose shoe
store is near the bridge" mentions the
following as being especially season.
able: mems and women's all felt slip
pers, children's felt slippers, mems
leather slippers, mems velvet slippers,
women's felt shoes. mems felt shoes.
women's fur trimmed Juliets, mems
leather moccasins, knit leggins and felt
boots.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
J. e. MeIlen.

Christmas shoppers will save mon
ey and thought by visiting Mellen's
hardware store on their purchasing
tour Everyone is glad to get pock-
ct knife for a present even If he
has one already, for there is moth
ing that gets lost SO easily unless 1t is
an umbrella. The line Of knives that
is for sale at Mellen's includes all
grades of whittlers. For boy a
pair of skates is always IN acceptable
gift, and Mellen has enough of these
to furnish every youngster in town
with pair. His stock also includes
such suitable presents as andirons,
scissors, robes, blankets, etc.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
The Grange Store.

There are so many little things In
the way of eatables that add to the
complete enjoyment of Christmas day
that it is impossible to remember them
all. The best way to do Is to inspect
the choice line of groceries which is on
exhibition at the Grange store, ana
many of these little things will be
brought to your mind. The stock OF
fruit and groceries which the Grange
store Is Offering this season is unusual
Iy complete and the prices at which
they are sold put them within the
reach of all.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
p. l., Shea.

The man who enjoys now and then
drink of some choice brew win find
just what he wants Mt Shea's saloon in
the MILESTONE block where Sterling
ale and Anheuser Busch beer are al
ways on draft The place is first
class in all its appointments and the
quality of the liquors. dispensed is
equally good.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
e. C, Gale & Co.

F.C. Gale & Co, wholesale liquor deal
ers. whose post office address Is Brat
tleboro. are Offering some special bar
gains in Christmas packages at this
season. The different assortments in
clude liquors Of standard brands al
prices which are unusually low. In
fact many of the prices are possible
only on account of the fact that Gale
e. Co. have special arrangements with
the distillers.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
The Brooks House.

Many people dislike the bother of
getting their own Christmas dinners,
and to these the Brooks House offers
an especially tempting menu on
Christmas day. Not only will the hotel
do its best to satisfy the hunger of its
patrons, but it will furnish music with
the Christmas dinner. making the meal
doubly pleasant.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Georae e. Greene.

There is no place like Greene's drug
store for finding what you want in the
way of a holiday gift. If you have a
friend who is a smoker then you can
find something that viii suit him ex-
actly from Greene's excellent line of
cigars. For confectionery the store
carries the famous Baker chocolates
which are too well known to need any
introduction. Toilet articles of all
kinds such as brushes, hand mirrors
combs and perfumery. fill the show
cases, and the person who cannot find
something to suit in Greene's had bet
ter not go shopping at all.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

Situated miles north of Brattleboro
in one of the pleasantest parts of the
West River valley is Rogers's Inn at
west Dummerston. II sleigh ride
is to be a part of ones Christmas pro-
gram this hosiery is an exceedingly
good objective point. The hotei Is
comfortable in all it's appointments anu
excellent meals will be furnished ac-
companied by liquid refreshment II
desired.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Schorlina & Johnson.

No Christmas is complete without n
turkey or chicken TO grace the table at
dinner time. and the success of the
dinner depends largely upon the quail
ity of the bird. The tenderest things
in poultry. of all kinds can be found at
Schorling a. Johnson's market on Ell
liot street. 1t is very good plan to
visit the market personally and select
from the large assortment which Is for
sale there
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
The Wyatt Studio.

II is easy to look pleasant" at
Christmas time and for that reason the
holiday season is an especially good
time for making portraits. No bet
ter work is done than at a. d. Wyatt's
studio. Now is the time to make
that place a visit.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
c. e. Allen.

At Aliens greenhouses can be found
all sorts of rare flowers such as add
brightness to the most gloomy homes
during the holidays. If your time is
too valuable to make your own selec-
lions. an order left at Greene's will ac-
complish the purpose just as WELL
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Terzis & Co.

Terzis & Co., in their new store next
to Bakers barber shop, are carrying a
larger line of Christmas fruit than has
been seen in Brattleboro for many a
day, and their prices are so low that
everyone can afford to purchase. Ter
zis & Co. also carry a full line of nuts
and confectionery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
A. F. Roberts.

There are many ''fixins" that are in
dispensable to the success of a Christ
mas dinner. and one of the very best
places to get them is at Roberts's groc-
cry store where especial care is taken
in catering to holiday trade. Mr. Rob-
erts has all sorts of nuts and candies
of excellent quality. and many other
things which are needful at Christmas
time
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Brooks House Billiard Room.

With lovers Of pool and billiards
the Brooks House billiard room will
be popular resort during the holt
days. The tables are all In good con-
dition and the rates of tariff are ex
tremely moderate.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Howe's Photograph Studio

Photographs are gifts that alwavs
bring to mind the personality of the
giver. They are exceptionally appro.
pirate at the Christmas season. John
C. Howe takes pleasure in making DOR.
traits during the holidays and his work
is always of the best.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure
4. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
SvooaMoN. 8 oNa 9 SITS.
POOLROOM HEN ALARMED.
CQnepi CONNECTION Stirs Them
Manu- Indictments at YOnkers.

The conviction on Friday Of Joseph Canepi jr-,
of yonkers, of one of the wealthiest ana pest
known contractors that city of being pool
seller. has greatly alarmed the poolroom men VI
all the men indicted Canepi was supposed to have
the strongest defence. Sentence has been deferred
until June l. William Shannon said to be an en-
ploye of the Canep room, was sentenced to one
year at Sing Sing. It is expected that Canepfs
sentence will be least the same.
At Yonkers where handbooks have been in quiet
gamblers. On Friday and yesterday it was impos-
sible to find book in that city which would re-
ceive bet. Everybody said Nothing doing
The trial Edward F. Stack, OF Yonkers, is to
begin Monday. That of George Robinson. charged
with bribing a Yonkers policeman TO wink at pool
rooms Is set for Tuesday, and that against Frank
Cunningham is to open Wednesday. Strenuous
efforts viii be made to have these cases go over
the term. 1t said yesterday by a man who is
especially close to the poolroom men that Robin
son is far away from Westchester County, and VIII
not appear for trial. Stack tried at the last
term. The jury disagreed
Surrogate Stkman told a tribune reporter yes
terday that Canepi welded considerable influence
although generally considered Republican in
politics, had assisted the Democrats IN the last
election. thereby possibly thinking himself to be
safe from arrest.
Concerning the recent poolroom indictments In
Yonkers the Surrogate said:
Never the history of Nonkers have there been
many indictments Of alleged booksellers as TINS
year. Altogether there have been as many per-
haps thirty men indicted, Of which six have
been convicted. Most of the other cases are at
present on appeal Both the District Attorney and
are always ready to do their duty. despite any OPP
position from the city officials
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
FOR SHEPARD OR Parker.
Bryan Prefers Shepard as Demo
cratic Leader Neat Year.
Inr rrLrcRAru To THE rRIrrNr. ]

Sioux City, Iowa. May 23--Williarn Jennings
Bryan expects TO support the next Democratic
nominee for President He expects him to be
New-York man and sound money" man. ana
that he will be elected. He expects that he VIII
be either Edward NJ Shepard or Judge Alton
B. Parker. He has said that he would support
one of these two men only, of all mentioned Tor
the place. He prefers Mr.. Shepard Ihese
statements were made in recent conversations
in which he frankly discussed the SITUATION.
Mr. Bryan does not expect to be the Demo-
cratic candidate. but he does expect to have
good deal to do with the selection of the candi-
date He plans to eliminate the men who are
not satisfactory to him. leaving the field to Mr.
Shepard and Judge Parker. He is satisneo thae
either is satisfactory to the Eastern wing OF the
party and it is his belief that either OF theln
once Endorsed bv himself and his friends, will be
equally satisfactory to the party In the west
Mr.. BRYAN wants Mr. Shepard nominated for
Mayor of New-York in the fall. because he mas
no doubt of the election of the Democratic can
didate bv a very large majority. Having been
elected Mayor. Mr. Bryan is sure that MI.
Sbepard would easily carry New-York State II
he ran for President. Besides New-York, MI
BRYAN expects to carry the Solid South, Ken
tucly West Virginia Maryland. Delaware, Colo
RADIO and Indiana. at least, giving a total of PA
votes in the Electoral College. Besides, there is
he considers a good chance TO carry Montana
which voted for him in 1900; Nebraska, his home
State; Idaho, and Nevada, which he also car
riad and Connecticut. This would give total
Of DAT votes in the Electoral College.
Mr. Bryan recently said:
If take the position that I must oppose any
man who bolted me. then, to be consistent and to
have anv strength in my insistence on that posi-
ton | am equally bound to support any good
national Democrat who has supported me and who
has a chance lead the party to victory 1t can
not he questioned that Mr.. Shepard and Judge
Parker are in this class They are clean, strong,
able men Either of them, in the opinion Of most
politicians can carry New-York, which must be
had and will be carried.
Mr. Bryan has said that he has thus early
made his general views known because he
wanted the Democratic party TO win in 1904.
and felt it his duty TO serve notice that there
were some things which, even for victory, ne
and his friends would not pSrnit. Thus far he
has largely confined himself to expressing these
views He is now about to make public his
position as TO candidates who would be accept
able to him. He believes that his vigorous OPP
position has already killed Hill and Cleveland.
He SAYS further, that there are men among the
great Eastern inanciers to whom Cleveland. Tor
personal reasons, is almost as Objectionable as
he believes President Roosevelt TO De.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
THE NEXT MODERATOR.
PresbyteriaRs -4lready Talk Of John
III. COpUerSe.
rsy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]


Los Angeles. May 23.-The Rev. DR.. Sanderson, of
New-York, one Of the commissioners to the Pres
byterian General Assembly. who is threatened with
pneumonia reported this afternoon TO be in
serious condition. Several of his fellow commits
sioners called inquire about him. and special
prayers We're offered In the General Assembly. DR.
Dyke has disappointed many people. who hoped
to hear him tomorrow. He will preach in Pasa-
dena. and declines 10 preach second time. No
Of congratulation over his safe journey so far
to-day 10 President Roosevelt His visit
20 the Assembly in New-York last year is crate
fully remembered.
John Il Converse, of Philadelphia head Of the
evangelistic committee. is mentioned by the com
1nissioners informally likely 10 be Moderator OF
the Assembly next year The work OF the evangel-
istic committee is repeatedly mentioned in the AS
sembly as the most important subject before the
Pres by terrain Church this year. AS a successful
president of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, but
for the last few years has devoted himself largely
10 religious work. having been impressed deeply
with the needs OF eyangeization in America. He
has shown his earnesfness by giving than
$50 .e0a for this work IL the last two years.
rotary of the Board Of Ministerial Relief declared
in the Assembly to-day that only $500 Of the 1900
Presbyterian pastors received as much as 81, 80
annual salary. For the others the average
about $500 The Assembly adopted resolutions call
ing Cor enlarged contributors for the relief and
This afternoon fifteen hundred visitors enjoyed
an excursion 10 Long Beach, many having their
first glimpse Of the Pacific. The evangelistic COM
mittees service this evening was largely attended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
GENERAL WHEELER OFFENDED.
No Provision Made for Him in Confederate
Parade-He Leaves New-0rleans.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUSE.I

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I
New-Orleans, May 23.-It made known
to-day that General Joseph Wheeler was not in
the Confederate parade yesterday. Inquiry to.
day to General Wheeler's sudden departure
last night for Washington and New-York re-
yealed the fact that no provision was made for
him to occupy place in the parade. No car
riage was ordered to call at the hotel for him,
and 1t is said that the venerable soldier felt so
mortified that he locked himself up in his room
and positively refused to Any or give
out any statement concerning the apparent neg
lect in making provision for him to occupy a
place in the procession.
General J. A. Dinkins. director general of the
parade. who had charge of the carriages, said
to-day when asked about the oversight that he
under the impression that General Wheeler
in the parade, although he admitted tina
he forgot to send carriage for him.
General William E. Mickle, adjutant general
and chief OF General GOrdon's staff, said that
he had given explicit orders to some one of the
members of the carriage committee to have a
carriage call at the St Charles for General
Wheeler. When the parade passed yesterday,
and he learned that the people were disappointed
IN not having the privilege of cheering Fight
ing joe he was much mortified and aggrieved.
1t his intention to call on General Wheeler
and make explanation. but the sudden de-
parture made 1t impossible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
soap FOR THE HE4T'HEN.
Baptist W0rker Wants Tons of 1t,
and WW Pay the Freight.
TBv TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Buffalo, May 23.-According to statements
made TO delegates to the American Missionary
Union, now in convention here, soap is the cry
ing need of the Chinn Hills district of Burma
I'VE need SOAP" said the Rev. Z. H East,
a medical missionary of this district We can
use tons of it. The people are disease ridden
mainly because they never wash. have washed
the naked children and the hands and faces
of the women The women were astonished
when they saw their children and themselves
had pale compilations after washing. If some
one will donate several tons of soap and the
union will not pay the freight, L will pay II
myself We need soap more than anything
else
BY the adoption of the report of the committee
on finance. the delegates pledged themselves to
raise $4,000 more this year than was raised last
year when the total receipts aggregated ST.
767 81 an increase over the previous year or
SAG 553 So. The efforts to attain this large IN
crease the delegates say. will be due almost en-
tirelv to the sixty foreign missionaries who nave
addressed the various meetings. ana VINO were
allowed to come home on furlough for this spe-
cial purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
WANT THE WIRES REMOVED.
Suits Begun to Force Telegraph Companies
to Take Them from Property

A number OF landlords OF this city represented
by D. w. Blumenthal. Mr.. Blumenthal announced
last evening, have begun legal proceedings in the
Supreme Court against the Postal Telegraph Com
pany the Western Union Telegraph Company and
other companies for the purpose of compelling them
10 remove all wires from the property of his clients
in the Supreme Court yesterday summonses We're
issued for the companies mentioned at the in
stance of the complainants. Clara Maier OF No siS
East Seventy ninth-st.; Frederick Meihler of No.
53s East Eighty-fourth-st.: Charles Seligman and
Samuel Ellinger. owners of the property at No.
20l2 Second-ave.. and D. Bandewait. of No zoos
Second-ave.
The attorney for the compainants says that his
clients want all electric wires and all other wires
removed from their property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
FIGHT TO ExTRADITE MERRILL.

Boston, May 25.-A hearing the question of
the extradition of Moody Merrill who is under ar
rest in New-York charged with eInbezzement was
given by Attorney General Parker to-day, but
decision announced Winthrop Merrill said
that his father had made honest effort TO settle
all claims against him. and that Mrs Sarah Cohen
whose complaint Mr.. Merrill arrested. had
refused to make settlement.
Il. l. NJ Tower, representing Moody Merrill. said
that the money Mrs Cohen gave to Merrill was
simply "a loan, TO be repaid whenever such payment
desired Another lawyer representing Anna
J.. Shaw creditor OF Merrill, thought all the
creditors would be better satisfied and the interests
OF justice better served IL Mr. Merrill we're allowed
10 continue his attempts to make payments. The
eTal Parker and Assistant Attorney General Green
halge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
ARNHEIM
Broadway & 9Th Street
GIRL A SUICIDE AT FORT HAMILTON
She Lived with Her Uncle, Quartermaster
Sergeant, at the Reservation.

Maggie Leonard. sixteen years old. committed
suicide yesterday at the home of her uncle, Quar-
termaster Sergeant Patrick Leonard. of the 9th
United States Artillery, at the Fort Hamilton res
eryaton. Leonard says he can assign no cause
for her act
The girls parents dead, and she had been
living with her uncle for year. She was quiet.
but popular with the members OF her unele's bat
terry She went 10 her room In the early afternoon
Yesterday and at o'clock her aunt went to look
for her The Pirl was found lying unconscious on
the bed an empty caFholic acid bottle by her side.
Major Powell and Lieutenant Webb, surgeons.
made vain effort to the girls life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
SEEKS FREEDOM FROM PENNELL BOND
Surety Company Wants to Withdraw Back
ing from Brother of Dead Man.

Buffalo. May z5.-Petitioned by the National
Surety Company. Of New-York. for an order re-
leasing IL from its bond given in behalf OF J. Fred
Pennell. administrator of the estate of Arthur
r. Pennell Surrogate Marcus to-day issued an or
der directing the administrator June l to ap-
pear in court and show cause why the petition
should not be granted.
When ]. Fred. Penneil appointed admins
traitor OF his brothers estate April 3, he was
directed TO file a bond. The bond fixed at
$500 0oO and was furnished by the National Surety
Company. That company II is said, upon hearing
OF Ar1nur r. Pencils alleged defalcations, began
investigation. which caused 1t TO decide it did
not to remain bondsman for the admins
TRAITOR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
A WEE WHITE DOG THE CLEW.
By Tracking the Pet of the Wife of the
Thief Detective CAPTURED Heath.

Newburg N Y, May 23.-By inquiring along the
West Shore Railroad for "a woman with a little
white dog Detective Finley, of the New-York
detective bureau captured a clever thief who has
been operating in New-York City for some months
He is Lincoln Heath. Detective Finley learned
that Heaths wife had pet fox terrier. and started
out with that clew. He learned that she crossed
the ferry to Weehawken where she took a
train. He traced her to Newburg. and thence to
Fishkill Landing. her former home where he
caught Heath. The prisoner was taken to New
York for trial Heath is only twenty-three years