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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
Old John
The Carrier
By SCOTT CHALMERS
Copyright, 1901, by A. s. Richardson

Rugby stared out into the drizzling
twilight. The outlook was no less
gloomy than his feelings.
IF it had been any man Oh the force
but old John Compton, wouldn't take
the thing to heart. But to think OF old
John being arrested, prosecuted, i'm
prisoned, BY heavens, feel as II 1t
were one of my own flesh and blood"
The young inspector dug the toe Of
his boot viciously into the thick rug.
His elder companion and fellow work
err tapped the table nervously.
1.-THE evidence is overwhelming and
yet-well, l suppose We'll have to call
him in
Rugby silently picked up his hat and
left the room. The chief leaned back
in the great revolving chair and re-
viewed the case.
John Compton was widower, resid
ing with his unmarried daughter, and
had been a mail carrier for over TWEEN
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
Alcohol Secretly Added to Liquid Kidney
Remedies.
kidney-WOrt abIets
Jacob Alfonce Passed Kidney stones for Three
Years...The Tablets Cured Him.

Jacob Alfonce, SO Pearl street, Lynn, Mass.,
writing Feb. 90, 1908, says "Kidney.Wort
Tablets have given me great relief and in a
wonderfully short time. have passed kidney
stones for three years, but since using Kid
ney. Wort Tablets the pain in back and sides
has left me, and feel q hundred per cent.
better"
At the first suspicion of backache,
loss of appetite, cloudy, milky colored
or fragrant urine, swelling Of hands or
feet, bloating, rheumatism, constipa-
tion, headaches, shortness of breath
or dizzy feelings, or if compelled to
get up in the night to make water,
make this test Let your morning
water stand in glass. If it is milky,
cloudy, high colored or contains
reddish sediment, your kidneys are
disordered or diseased. Kidney Wort
Tablets exactly suit such symptoms.
You may be sure of getting well if
you take the Tablets regularly
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
Relief for Painful Teeth.

1t is a fact that the presence Of. acid in a
carious or decayed tooth is potent cause of
toothache, which can often be relieved by
packing the.cavity with little cotton dipped
inlsodium bicarbonate.
When number Of teeth are sensitive and
painful, relief can generally be obtained by
rubbing baking soda along the edge of the
gums or by rinsing the mouth with a solution
of this alka. Sodium bicarbonate can be
used locally on boils with good analgesic re-
Home.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
Dr., EmnOns'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
" no other remedy known to medical science
that will SO quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
anieed at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter.
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds of
cases where others have failed. The most diff.
cult cases successfully treated by mai, and ben.
risk whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further particu.
lars and free confidential advice. Do not put of
too long. Allletters truthfully answered. Re.
member. this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after i'll effect upon the health. Sentb mail,
securely sealed, $500. Money letters should be
registered. DIR. J. w. EMMONS CO.. 10 IRE
mont St., Boston, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31

Chine Sc grass cloth is made from the fibre
of nettles. and is peculiarly glossy and trans
parent. 1t is a curious fabric. and is used
among other things for betting of machinery.
and has double the strength of leather. But
the G. o. Taylor Old Bourbon and G.. o..
Taylor Pure Rye Whistles are pure. strong,
healthful and Lenefcial to the user, either as
social beverages or medicinal stimulants.
Sold by licensed dealers generally. See that
firm name is on the label and
over the cork. Sealed bottles only.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31

u AM AS INNOCENT AZ EITHER OF YoU.
ty years. The managers of the Nelson
department store, which lay on Johns
route, claimed that their mail had been
systematically robbed Of money orders
and cash sent loose in letters. Before
lodging any complaint they had con-
Quoted a small detective campaign Of
their own. Twenty letters containing
money had been sent to as many places
to be forwarded to the concern. Only
fifteen came to light. 1t could not be
argued that the missing FIVE had been
lost in the mails. The Nelson people
pointed the finger of suspicion at old
John.
John had gained white hair and hon
or in the postal service. During the
hrst ten years Of his work there was
not q single mark against him. In the
second term there was Just one-he
had been marked late" because Of the
illness Of his daughter.
Rugby was detailed on the case and
prepared ten decoy letters inclosing
marked money. He took them to va
rious points within a few miles Of the
city and had them directed by strange
hands. He saw them arrive in the
postoffiee, saw them placed in the old
mans pouch, saw him start out with
them. Then he followed the old car
rier with feeling almost self con
demnatory.
After covering half of his route
Compton stopped for ten minutes at
his own home, which was in a fiat
house. He came out whistling and
went on his way. Rugby was seated
In dim nook of the Nelson office
when Compton reached the little win
dow and handed over the mail. In
stantly he counted the decoy letters.
Only six Of the ten had been delivered.
These were the facts that Inspector
Smith was reviewing as he sat in the
dull twilight. When Rugby and Comp
ton entered Smiths Office there was a
look of wonder in the old mans eyes,
but no trace of guilt or anxiety. When
told Of the charge, he smiled almost
childishly. When ordered to empty
his pockets, he complied without the
least hesitation, yet of the $l2 he laid
on the table no less than $40 was in
the marked money. When this was
pointed out to him, his confiding smile
vanished, and he turned pale as he
said
"Why, got this money only two
hours ago. I gave a ten dollar bill in
exchange"
"Then Of course you can name the
party and clear yourselfr asked
Smith kindly.
"Of course l can. It-was-was''-
There he stopped. A queer change
came over his face. His lips quivered
like those Of trusting child who had
received blow from the
hand 1t loved. Suddenly he drew him
self up and looked from Smith to Rug
by.
"Do either of you gentlemen believe
that I have turned thief in my old
ageT
1--WE don't want to believe It," was
the reply, but letters have been stol-
en-. and you have the money that was
lnclosed in them"
"And yet I am as innocent as either
pf you"
II hope %. Where did you change
The money!
Il cannot say" he replied, with tight
y compressed lips.
do you know whe took those let |
tersT
A spasm Of pain crossed the old mans
Ace. but he quickly recovered
Il do not know"
Smith and Rugby looked at each 9th
z helplessly. Finally Smith spoke
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
Nickel Plate New Station.

Nickel plate trains are now running
into their elegant new station in the
heart of Chicago. convenient to thea
tres, principal hotels, ETC., and located
on elevated loop of all city and sub
urban electric lines. For rates, etc. :,
see local agents or write L. P. Bur-
CESS, N. E. P. Agent, No. 25s Wash
ington street, Boston, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
A Proyerbial Beauty.

Towne-I didn't see you at Mrs. Hansom's
tea this afternoon. She was superb; the
most beautiful woman there.
Browne. she's the reigning belle, you
know.
Towne-Well. on this occasion she not only
reigned but she poured.-Phiadelph Press.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
Shed Been There Before.

Gerald-I am afraid l shall forget
some parts Of the marriage service.
Geraldins-Fear not l shall be with
you.-New York Press.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
SPECIALISTS Failed;
CAL-CURA SUCCEEDED.
Cured BY One Bottle Of Or. Kennedy's New
Medicine, CAL cura Solvent.

MArrEAwAN, N. Y, Sept. l, 1902.
Gentlemen. ----.sass0,'s.'.- ~--
NV ease is so remarkable chat want to
tell you all about it. suffered from blad-
der trouble for about rs years, and had
tried all the doctors about here, and also
two specialists in New York, without get
ting any help. Last August l bought a
bottle of Cal-cura Solvent, DR.. Kennedy's
new medicine. had not been able to work
at my trade Cboiler making) for some time,
but after taking one bottle of Cal-cura Sol
vent, began work and have been working
ever since. Cal-cura Solvent has done more
for me in month than all the doctors did
in 90 years, and don't complain of the
doctors. Yours truly,
MARTIN FULLER.
Write to the Cal-cura Company, Kennedy
Row, Rondout, N. Y, for free sample
bottle.
Remember: Only one DR.. David Ken
nedy ever lived in Rondout, City of Kings
ton, N. Y, and be sure you get his ne'o
and latest medicine, Cal-cura Solvent, sold
only in $1.00 bottles.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31
II All. ROADS.
TIME TABLE CENTRAL VERMONT RY.
Effective June FL, 'O3.;

ELECTIVE JHHe ZT' TO3.I
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
1.16 a. m, Week days for Springfield and New
York.
5.23 a. m, Daily for Springfield, week days for
New York.
725 a. m, Week days for New London; connects
at Milers Falls for Troy; at Palmer for Boston.
$50 a. m, Week days for South Londonderry.
$40 a. m, Week days for Springfield and New
York.
l0.15 a. m. Week days for New London. connect
ing at Mllers Falls or Palmer for Boston.
LA p. m, Week days for Springfield and New
York.
3.05 p. m, Week days for Springfield and New
York.
ABS p. m, Week days for New LONDON and New
York via. Norwich Line Steamer; connects at
Palmer for Boston.
4.19 p. m, Sundays only for Springfield and New
5.45 p. m, Week days for South Londonderry.
Subject to change without notice.
E. H. F1TZHUGH. v. p. and q. NJ. St Albans.
j. E. BENTLEY, G. p. A. St. Adams
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-31

"DEAR Mrs PNKHAM IL pleased with the results Obtain
from Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound that feel tia
and privilege to write you about it.
II suffered for than five with troubles cam
unpleasant discharge weakness and times %
would which amount OF medicine, diet eS
seemed Your Vegetable Compound found the weak m
however within few saved from operatn
all my troubles had disappeared found myself once more
and we'll Words fail to descrbhe real true grateful feeling
in heart and tell every sick and suffering sister I
daily with medicines know nothing about but take PM
hams Vegetable Compound and take word for will h
different q short time" Mrs. LAURA EMMoy Ws
vile. Ont
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
rerrthle Revenre of Rlrda.

T The olive plantations of southern Italy are in terrible condition, owing to the rayages of the oilfly. During the past four years the damage has as- sumed such proportions that the loss is estimated to approach S25,000.0 900. iThe plague is due entirely to the ,crim- inal folly of the Italians in permitting tho wholesale destr~ction of every kind of bird, small and great. Nets are stretched along miles of shore to catch migratory birds on their arrival, and so-called "huntsmen'' shoot everything with feathers from the wren upward. The natural result is that insects of every sort increase and flourish un- checked. The damage is not confined to the olive yards. nor to Italy. In Trance and Spain, as we'll as in the Italian peninsula, the growers of wheat and garden crops feel every succeeding year the constantly increasing toll taken by insects. The total damage is quite beyond any Stray Stories
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
Will xis. No More Dogs,

A short time ago most peculiar case was recorded in the Lancet. A woman was treated at the general hos pital, Birmingham, for a peculiar thickening of the gums, which caused considerable protrusion of the upper lip, great facial deformity. The young woman, robust and healthy, was asked if she could in any way account or the unusual growth. The only reason she could give was that, being fond of animals, she kissed and fondled a little dog which had recently died. Upon careful examination it was decided that the trouble was caused by a neuratode, or parasite. contracted from the dog, which was cross bred animal between a Pomeranian and a Skye terrier. A similar case has since been reported from India.-Lady's Pictorial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
more About seas1ckness.

A report on seasickness in Zentralblatt tur innere Medicin may be condensed as SolIows: The rocking of the ship pro- duces contraction of the arteries of the head and therefore an acute anaemia of he brain. This acute local bloodlessness has as its consequence nausea and yomit- Ing. The strain of vomiting corrects this bloodlessness temporarily. The vomiting Is from impulses from the brain md does not depend upon the condition of the stomach. Everything that tends 10 increase the flow of blood to the brain ameliorates seasickness. There is, in the first place. the horizontal posture, then remedies that cause dilatation of he vessels of the brain. Among these nay be mentioned chloral hydrate, which may be taken in doses of five grains three or four times within few tours, and amyliniantipyrin in not too small doses appear to be of value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
NEWS / FROM / THE
 SUBURBAN / TOWNS ]
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Several Local Students Attending Wa
 terbury High School This Term
 The condition of Samuel Hodges who for the past three weeks has been confined to his home with typhoid 1e yer, is much improved. AS soon as his condition is such that he is aDle to get around the family will return to the 1iome in Waterbury.
 Edward P. McGowan and family who have been spending the past week at the different shore resorts, returned home last evening. *.. 4.% 5a
 A dancing class was opened i'll, the town hall last evening by Professor Provost of Waterbury. About 25 members entered the class.
 Business continues to boom in al the local factories.
 The first dance of the season will be held at the town hall next Friday evening under the auspices of the Wa tertown Athletic club. Before tho dance an elaborate entertainment consisting of singing. monologue acts recitations and tunlbling, mostly al by local talented artists, will be giv en.
 Frederick Keilty, Mabel Hickox and Elizabeth Atwood are attending the Waterbury High school.
 The Center school will reopen fol the fall term next Monday. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
rha S4nra Child

What becomes of the child actors? !? Too often a few months or years of stage experience convince both mother and child that there are other callings equally honorable, and perhaps more lucrative, than the actors professjon Marriage takes many young girls from the stage they have known all their lives, and the sure returns of business management is apt to tempt boy actors to step across the footlights to a posi- tion nearer the box office, but the av- craze stage children, attractive because of their youngness, grow up into sheep little resembling the tender lambs whose gambols amused, and, unable to secure legitimate dramatic ngagements, drift into the chorus of operatic com panies, or take up their positions be- hind department store counters. It is only the very few that carry the pre- cocity and charm of youth into adult age, so that they again become as fa- nous as during the few brief years of childhood.-Everybody's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
Rai1road to GaliIee.

Reports have been received stating that the Ottoman government has bought the English concession for a railroad from Haifa to Damascus. This railroad, narrow gauge line, will ex- tend through Galilee to Mzerib, by way of Beisan, connecting at Mzerib with the Damascus Mecca line. At the begin ming of April last five German civil engineers, employed by the Turkish government, arrived at Haifa and a monument was unveiled in commence ration of the start of the operations. In the middle of April the Damascus-Mec- ca line had reached point east of the Dead sea. and the consul believed that instead of going to the Hejjaz, includ- ing Medina and Mecca, it would take a southwesterly direction to the gulf o1 Akaba in the Red sea. 1f#
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
Rrutn Keepa Watch

A bear as a watchdog is rare thing, but one is kept on duty at the home of Gottlob Wuest, in LeiperviIle, near. Chester, Pa, and bruin proves terror to strange faces that may appear at the gate. Tramps are numerous in the Leiperville section. but many nomad goes beyond the pale of Wuest's yard, for when the bear gets an eye upon him there Is a loud growl and tug at the chain with which the animal is kept within bounds. just outside little frame house which has been built for him. Yet to those familiar to him bruin Is as tame as a kitten. Burly as he is for two-year-old. he has figured in many vaudeville performance, hav- Ing been trained to do tricks from his infancy by his owner, Albert Green, Mir. Wuest's brother-in-law. It is pro- posed that he shall star in seasons to come and with this end in view his master is putting him through course of sprouts.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Schools Opened With Full Rooms in
 All Buildings Yesterday.

Schools Opened With Full Rooms In
 All Buildings Yesterday.
 An effort is being made to arrange a game between the local hremen' s baseball team and the Woodbury team for Thursday afternoon .
 Frank IGowan is spending his yaca- tion iIH<New York.
 Fred Lobdell, who has been em- pls5yed in the Naugatuck Malleable 1ron Cos plant, has resigned his posi- tton and has returned to his former home in Eltonvine, N. Y., where he will reside in the future.
 Miss Nellie Cleary of Rubber ave nue has returned from a few days visit with friends in Rockville.
 W. l.. Lloyd, the Main street drug gist, who has been spending month s vacation in Canada, has returned home.
 W. H. Watson, the Union City drug Rlst. has returned from an extended tour through Canada.
 The opening attendance at the pub lie and parochial schools yesterday was very large All the teachers have reported for duty and everything Is in readiness for the years work.
 Fred Keis, advance agent of Morgan s& Hoyt Picture Co. is in town arrang- dng for his companys coming enga ge- ment
 The funeral of Philip, the seven year old son of MT and Mrs J. Fl. Dunn of Millville avenue, who met sad fate Labor day afternoon by being drowned in the New Dam, took place this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the house and at 10 o'clock from St Fran els church The interment was in St James cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09

man making the foolish effort to trot along in the young fellow class-there's something humiliating to me in such spectacle And so, next summer, sup pose that, after all, shall have to go one of those straw hats that are de- vised for the settled men, and after that. mayhap, even the congress gaiters, if only to keep people from poking fur ther fun at me under their impression that am making frantic efforts to act and look like young fellow after my genuine youngfellowhood had glided helplessly far behind me-
 But this forced realization of the fact that your youth has gone and that you've been thrust into the middle-aged class, takes good many wistful lit- tie ambitions out of your life. I was a great Wanderer over the face of the earth in my young manhood-did a lot or sailing before the mast to out-of-the-i way corners of the world when there was no other necessity for 1t except that l longed to have good, square look at the world and all parts oft Well, since I've settled down the thing that the Ger mans call the 'wander-lust' has often seized me, and I have hankered to be on the move up and down the world again. The fact that had taken a wife and had family of children, of course, rendered any, such thing as my yielding to these impulses out of the question, but always had sort of hold-out in this connection
 When I'd take my clothes off I'd get to looking at the tattooed figures on my arms, and fall to dreaming of the strange little corners of the orient 2 that l was running into when had those tattoo marks made with the youths pride in such foolish things and then the old longing to up-anchor and get under steam again would seize me. Whereupon, of course, I'd be brought up with round turn with the thought of my settled-down condition and my wife and children But, even then, I'd say to myself: oh, well, I'll see all of those old places again one of these days-I'Il have one more good old rattling cruise in the South seas, anyhow, before I'm piped out-plenty of time, plenty of time-I'm young yet
 "And was still giving entertainment to these vague dreams when the realiza- tion was forced upon me that was middle-aged man, that middle-aged men are not for the wandering game; that the old reckless years had long gone and were worse than hull down on the hori- zon-and then 1t was borne in upon me that that little wistful hold-out of mine as to again seeing the strange, out-of- the-way corners of the earth was the merest fantasy-that, as matter of fact, there wasn't plenty of time,' as had been so fondly imagining g-no time for anything except to make up my mind that was a fogy, and, as fogy, shelved and settled down for good and ali! @
 Middle age has it's compensations, you 1 say? Yes. Uh-huh. So I've heard But give me just one week out of one of those old, wild, untrammeled years, and I'll give you five years of the middle age. that's upon me in exchange!' Washington Star
 I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
History Repeating Itself.

Daughter, you ought not to wear those high-heeled shoes. They will make corns on your feet"
 How do you know, mammal"
 By experience. used to wear them when I was girl.''
 fDid grandma tell you they would make corns on your feet if you wore them?"
 Yes S
 How did she know?n
 She found out by experience, just as did."
 Hadn't she any mamma to warn her against wearing them?"
 "Oh, yes.''
 But she wore them. just the same ?' ssTo be sure.''
 And you did, too?"
 Yes; that is what was telling you. ]" Well if ever have any daughters I'll be able to give them warning against high-heeled shoes from my own experience, won't Io"
 (Puts them on) Chicago Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
THE FLY.

A fly,
 To my eye,
 Is wonderful thing. He buzzes about all the day on his wing A gossamer, dibberty, gibberty thing.
 You wouldn't surmise
 A thing of his size Had strength for all of the tasks that he tries.
 For instance, to-day . T was reading away U1 fairies and gnomes and the pranks that they play,
 When fly Y Came by, -l- And then he began
 On horrible plan
 Of worrying, ..v,4 H1urying,
 Scurrying in, And hicking the ends of my nose and my Until I'd Like to died
 With wrath and chagrin, #' Now I'm big thing et< se
 The fly was small He'd flop and he'd fling,
 He'd buzz and he'd sing, While would do nothing at all
 But whack at that fly E &
 Each time he came by, Deep wrath in my eye; Xnever could hit him however I'd try.
 whacked for two hours
 With all of my powers; -N And when I was done . I sat weary
 And teary-- While he was as fresh as when he had be- gun. r~John Kendrick Bangs, in St Nicholas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-09
Tough Chinese Ponies.

A French agricultural engineer calls attention to the Chinese pony. and sug- gests it's acclimitization in Europe. Last February, in a, race from Tientsin to Picking G26 kilometers, or about 84 miles), over bad roads, in a storm of wind and rain, 23 of them ran, and the first arrived in hours B minutes. the last in g hours minutes. The result is comparable to that of the Brussels to Ostend race. The principal charac- teristic of this horse Is to cover long distances at moderate speeds.-London Globe.