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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08
Isolation and Crime.

The murder of Charles Lyon In the
logging district of Bloomfield last
week has started the isolation-and-
crime theorists off again on their ia
vorite topic and valiantly have they
set II forth. They have pictured with
startling effect the mental and moral
decadence that accompanies n life of
solitude. shut Off largely from the re-
finement, the diversion and the slim
illus of social enjoyment. They would
lay the stigma of Vermont's criminal
record upon her remote neighbor-
hoods and attribute II to loneliness
and introspection, sinking Of the
spiritual in the physical man.
But this is n very unjust and Inn
perfect conception of Vermont crime
which, after all. averages about like
crime anywhere else, and is simply
cropping out of the original sin which
is a misfortune OF the whole human
race. II is libel upon the natural
beauty and grandeur of Vermont
scenery to imply that human beings
can not live pure and satisfying lives
even in her witnesses, almost alone
with nature To some natures a Sc
cluded life is most uplifting. why |
do men and women who wish to |
reach the very highest plane of spir-
itual development retire from the
world and shut themselves up in con-
vents for lives of quiet and medlta-
ton? Is it not because the more
freely we mingle with our fellowmen. +
the more temptation we have to meet
the more we are torn with envy. ;
Jealousy, hate anger and all the pas
sions that mar the human soul?
There may be few poor natures {
which turn to bestiality in the wide |
and wonderful beauty of a wilder c
ness. but the chances are that the II
beast would assert itself in them v
likewise in the thronging life of a d
great city. h
1t Is not true that Vermont murders
and other brutal forms of crime are
confined to her isolated communities II
But If larger proportion of them oc- Il
cur there. it may be because Vermont In
1as no centers of population large OF
enough to protect criminals. They p;
re large enough to watch the evil is
disposed, but not large enough to di
HELD him. On the contrary, the iso- co
ated neighborhoods are not large
nough to watch him, but small
nough to shield him. somewhat, from co
election. The theory of isolation and nc
rime Is quite overturned by the rec tn
I'd Of Massachusetts, which with dill
lickly populated area, has a weekly no
Of mysterious and revolt too
g crimes that is' appalling ad
There is need enough of missionary III
ork of the right sort in Vermont and at
ar zealots In that line need not seek
'road for field in which to labor.
ut the need is not all in Bloomfield, -,
in Rochester. There Is sin to over
me, ignorance and brutality to con-
Ter and lawlessness to subdue, all
out-in Burlington, in Rutland, in ~.
. Adams, in Montpelier, even, per-
ps in Brattleboro. The life that ~,
worth living is not all in fetes, 49,
lsicales, golf and tennis, whist and =,
'man's clubs; not all in libraries
1ools and colleges; not all in stocks =,
bonds, cotton corners, politics and
einoss or+ornu, rece
ywhere. cap
give
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

It's not remarkable If the students
of our colleges are deficient in Bible
lore. The Bible, the dictionary, the
grammar and spelling-b book belong to
the list Of old-fashioned volumes
which our children, in meeting the
demands of the higher education,
have little time to bother with.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

Mayor Burke has thrust the Bur-
lington board of assessors right into
the flame of his forge and is temper
ing 1t finely for difficult and delicate
operation--that of making heavy tax
payers return their honest lists. This
is purpose worthy the free expen-
diture of the overlooking strength and
courage Of the brawny blacksmith.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08
The Ounce Of Prevention" Wanted.
IHardwick Gazette.

And after all. this railroad COM
mission investigation business is very
much like unto calling the coroner af-
ter the body has been discovered. A
commission that could and would COM
pei railroads to keep their roads and
rolling stock in decent trim might
benefit the state.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

The Rutland case In county court
of Ethel p. Ballard VS.. Joseph II. So
cha petition for annulment of mar
riage. was big surprise in Rutland.
Miss Ballard is a member of a well
known family and married Socia a
year ago when he was an employee OF
the express office. II was claimed af-
terward that Socia had another wife
living at Fort Ann. N. Y. He was ar
rested on the charge Of bigamy and
his trial is expected this term. socia
that he never was legally
married to the first woman.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

To renounce money because 1t
comes dishonesty Is noble but to re-
nounce fortune Of over a million
that falls to one legitimately as the
direct heir on the plea that one wants
nothing that he does not earn savors
too strongly of dramatic posing to be
There are chances enough
in life to be heroic: one needn't strain
at it.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08
Such is life.

What is fame. when a man widely
known as the slayer of one hundred
bears is tired of life and seeks to end
it? Was there no satisfying the mans
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

duly and legitimately appointed TO
Office and does his best In Il he Is
entitled TO ordinary respect and de-
cent treatment.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial columns
OF Our Esteemed Contemporaries.
IBoston Globc.l

The maple sap up In Vermont. UNI
fortunately, isn't flowing quite as
freely MS was expected, but some OF
the farmers up there know how to
make up for that.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

Justice Brewer assures us of the
final triumph of Justice In the good
time coming. but in the mean time,
isn't she getting some hard knocks
and dreadful falls?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08
c. S. PAGE, Hyde Park. W.

WANTED; names of families outside of
brattleboro who do not read the WIN.
HIN COUNTY REFoRNER but who are inter
~ l 10 the news u gives from week to week
sample copies. Vermont Printing Co Iillerv
Fuiiding. Brattieboro. VT. ~ NJ xnas
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08
A Worm i the liIy Bud.
[Hardwick Gazette-l

What's that? Five government
liquor licenses in st. Johnsbury? The
original and only lilly white" town
in Vermont Get Quit
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08
COUPON.

This coupon entities any read
er OF the Reformer to have the
purchase price of Mi-o-na refund
ed In case 1t does not increase the
weight and cure stomach troubles.
l assume all the risk. and Mi-o-na
is absolutely free unless IL gives
satisfaction.
George E. Greene.
l TAKE ALL RISK.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

The Central Vermont railroad had
Two big bridges swept away by the
Ice, Friday, April l. One crossed
Lake Champlain between West AL
bany and Rouse's Point and the 9TH
err was at Richelieu on the Montreal
and Province line.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

The republican committee of the I'd
congressional district have called a
convention at the Blanchard opera
house, Montpelier, Tuesday, April 10,
TO elect two delegates and two alter
mates to he Chicago convention.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

Pulp mill owners interested in the
war against the pollution of Lake
Champlain, have adopted menacing
tactics against various well-knoyn
men who signed the petition recently
sent to Gov. Mccullough of Vermont,
intimidation has been EMPLOYED
against Dr. W. Seward Webb, Henry
Holt, George II. Allen, Gen. T, s
Peck, Lorenzo U. Woodhouse, ex-Goy
Woodbury. and others and the mill
owners have even threatened repris-
ais against Edward P. Hatch, jr., who
mas been prominent In the movement
against the pollution of the lake by
the pulp mills.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08
BRArTLEBoRo, FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1904

ssrtsso.t sTrttboao pOsr As sfoosO CLASS NAL
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-08

Hays, the syndicate celebrity, he of
Phelps-accursed and newspaper in
Tested Junction habitat. has n palmate
ear. slanted pendulousy hereward.
Hays is expecting things. He pre-
sumes TO ponder that Dan Days best
obituary viii be written by me. And
why? Empty walls and echolng halls
fling back the futile query. why me?
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
100 Yards Persian Lawn

Sheer as gauze, washes beautifully, so
much used for nice dresses, this IS one OF
our special offerings, while they last
Is Cents
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Masonic Meeting.

Last Thursday evening Grand Master
Jno. R. Bellinger, F. W. Free, Miles j.
Black, W. A. Klauber, A. W. Knight,
Chas. McGeiver, W. D. Rhoad, T. D.
Beard, and DR.. Geo. F. Hair went up to
.Blackville to attend Masonic meeting
and BANQUET. The trip was most enjoy
able one. A number Of visiting brethren
were present from Barnwell, Aiken, and
other points. Three Fellow Crafts were
raised to the degree of a Master Mason,
and when the craft was called from labor
to refresbment the large company repair
ed to the hall over the hardware store of
JE Hair s Son. The hall had been
srtistically decorated by the ladies, the
BANQUET being in charge of committee OF
ladies. The presence OF young lady
walters also made the affair more delight
full. After the supper DR.. Ryan A.
Gyles. W. NJ. of Blackville lodge, in be.
half of the ladies, presented to Grand
Master Bellinger beautiful cake. MIR:
BeIlinger responded in few graceful
words of thanks to the ladies.
The banquet was most magnificent
one and the Blackville brethren are GER
tainly to be congratulated on the hand
some manner in which they entertained
their visitors. Personally we are under
many obligations for kindnesses and
courtesies, and we are sure every member
of the Bamberg party is likewise lndeoteo.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
HAIRS OF THE NETtE.

The Reason They sting So When
They Prick the Flesh.
The stinging hairs Of the common
nettle, which can easily be seen by the
naked eye, stand out under the micro
scope as rigid, transparent, tubular
prickles, highly polished and exqui'
sitely pointed. At their bases these
hairs are furnished with bulbous reses-
voirs, which are charged with formic
acid, an acrid. poisonous fluid, which is
discharged into the wound after the
sharp points have pierced the skin.
Mr.. Curtis, In his "Flora." gives this
graphic description Of the process:
Placing the foot stalk Of nettle leaf
ON the stage of a microscope, I pressed
the bulb with blunt pin and found
a liquid ascend in the prickle, as quick
silver does when a warm hand is ap-
piled to the bulb Of thermometer. I
saw the liquid ascend and flow from
its extremity. was the more anxious
to see this, as I fanded the poison
might proceed from an aperture in the
side Of the sting near its point, and
here. it appears to be placed rather
than quite at the end, that It may not
take of from its necessary sharpness.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
KOREAN HOUSES.

They Are Comfortable Neither In
summer Nor Winter.
The Korean style of architecture s
suited to anything but an extreme cli-
mate such as prevails there. During
the winter months it Is very cold The
houses are made Of bamboo frame
WORK, plastered within and without
With adobe mud. The roof Is thatched
with rice straw, which b weather
proof. The inside may be made into
one room by the sliding back OF a
screenlike partition Just why these
were introduced it ts impossible to
say, for they are but rarely used. as
privacy Is never desired In Korea.
This open space becomes the living
room, and even when travellers are
passing along and must halt for the
night they are invited to share CON-
mon sleeping place on the floor with
the entire family. The discomfort OF
such an experience IS extreme during
the summer. In the kitchen, which Is
just without the living room, there IS
located 8 most curious kind OF stove.
From this clay pipes extend under the
floor to the living room. They warm
the house summer and winter alike,
for It has never entered their minds
that some means could be devised
whereby the heat could be turned OF
from the other OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05

How Some Medicines Are Obtained.
From the horns and bones Of various
animals may be procured by distlla-
ton muriate Of ammonia, commonly
used in medicines for both internal
and external use. From burned bones
comes phosphate Of soda, so valuable
in physic, and prussic acid, used me-
dicinally as one Of the most powerful
narcotic substances, may be obtained
from animal matter in a state Of de-
composition.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
WALKING IN CIRCLES.
Why People Lost In Fog or Forest
Do Not Go Straight On.

Why People Lost In Fog or Forest
Do Not Go Straight On.
It is a matter Of common knowledge
that when a man is walking blindfold-
ed or is lost in fog or In some un-
known forest or desert instead Of
walking straight be has always
tendency to work round in circle. The
most commonly accepted explanation
Of this curious fact is the slight in
equality Of mans legs. The result
Of one limb being longer than the
other will naturally be that per-
son will unconsciously take longer
step with the longer limb, and con-
sequently will trend to the right or
to the left, according as the left or
right is the longer, unless the tendency
to deviation is corrected by the eye.
This explanation Is supported by the
fact that in the enormous majority OF
cases the human legs are proved to be
of unequal length The careful meas
urements Of a series Of skeletons
showed that no less than 80 per cent
had the lower limbs unequal in length;
IS per cent had the right limb longer
than the left, while In IS per cent the
left leg was the longer. The left leg
being, therefore, more often the longer,
It Is to be expected that the incdna-
ton should take place more frequently
to the right than to the left, and this
conclusion is quite borne out by OBJ
servations made on a number OF per-
eons when walking blindfolded.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Put to the Test.

A great crowd has assembled to
cheer the boy prince Alexander on his
arrivel at Belgrade by steamer. "Why
do these people make 80 much noise
when they see meT cried little Alex
ander. Because they love you, my lit
tie son." Immediately be almost
sprang out Of the minister's arms, call
ing out: '"They say you love me. Show
me your love by throwing all your hats
into the water" The hats were
thrown.-From "Belgrade, the White
City Of Death"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
40 inch India Lawn

fine count, smooth finish, clear color,
washes soft and fine. Excellent tor whole
dreeses.i Instead of 2oc we sell them at
12 1-2 CENTS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Champagne Pongee

one of theJprettiest goods of the season,
exquisite for waists or dresses, you. will
certainly admit it, 81 inches wide, special
3S Cents
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Silk MullS

full width, all the new and popular colors,
excellent for party dresses, rich silk
luster, instead Of 80 cents we are selling
ours special at
20 Cents
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05

One Done, the Other Not Begun.
Primus Cooking up from Darwin's
celebrated work)-You're an evolution
Of a monkey. Secondus+You haven't
started yet.-Yale Record.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Preaching and Practice.

The Rev. Mr.. Saintly-Are you young
people coming to church with me?
I'm going to preach on Love One An
other" His Daughter-No, father; we
will stay at home and practice what
you preach.-L1fe.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
The Audience,

A lecturer, being unable to fulfill an
engagement at certain town, wired:
Impossible to come tonight. Give the
audience back their money" he re-
ceived the following reply: 1--WE have
given the audience back his money,
and he has gone home perfectly salts
fed"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Thursday, May 5, 1904
1t is up to Aiken to make good in the
primary this summer.

L
primary this summer.
Nv
Altogether the proceedings of the county
convention were most pleasant. While
there were differences of opinion on
certain matters, the debate was character
lied by fairness and courtesy.
~
Some of the voters of the second dis
trict are worried over Mr.. Croft's views
on the tariff question. They may rest
easy. Mr.. Croft's views on any question
will not amount to anything so far as
con gress is concerned.
Nv
Senator Mayfe)d may have done wise
or foolish thing in withdrawing from
the second race. Time will show, as he
will be candidate for the long term this
sumner. Many Of his friends strongly
advised his withdrawing.
~
SE 1uo ScCOuu SSCGlOA VI tAO S1A1o 1oooA
law went into effect Monday. Under the
,provisions of the law it is now unlawful
to employ child under II years of age
TO work in any mine, factory or textile
establishment in this State.
~
The result of the Democratic county
conventions held last Monday shows con-
sclusively that Hearst has no showing in
this State. Some of the counties favor
Parker, but delegates as rule 60 to the
State convention uninstructed.
~
q The county executive committee OF
Edgefeld county have deemed it techni-
Scally their duty to hold second congress
sional primary election, Notwithstanding
sthe withdrawal of Senator Mayfeld.
Rather queer proceeding and likewise
useless.
~
It is said that Williams and Patterson
will be candidates for congress again this
summer. They must be possessed of q
large and healthy ofice-holding microbe,
for surely, as sensible men, they cannot
have any hope of being elected. What
are they running for?
~
& Some little editors outside of the dis
trict have been letting off their mouthsin
regard to the recent congressional pri-
mary. Really it would bea good idea for
sthem to look after their own districts and
let others alone. They remind Us Of lit
Tile dogs barking at the moon.
~
The United States Senate has again fall
ed to confirm the nomination of W. D.
Crum, the negro collector of the port OF
charleston but president Roosevelt i'm
mediately reappointed him. Really Teddy
made a mistake by being born with
white skin. he ought to have been ne
gro.
Nv
3 There is no question but that Mr.. L. J.
Williams found the dispensary a heavy
load in the recent primary. While he
never stood ghost of chance of elect
ion, still his being the dispensary candi-
date accounts in large measure for the
small vote he received. The masses Of the
people are getting tired of being dictated
to.
We trust that those who wish to write
for this paper on political and other
matters of public nature will sign their
real names in every case. This does not
apply to news letters, of course But we
do think that when one discusses public
matters, he should should sign his real
name, so that the people can know how
much importance to attach to his utter
aneeS,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Jap Silks

all colors, but we call special attention to
the natural white, absolutely the prett1est
sold in South Carolina, for the special price
OF so CENTS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
IN APRIL, 1891
A. ". KNIGHT. Editor.

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ADVERTISEMENTS 90 per inch for
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three, six, or twelve months. Want No.
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Notices Sc. per line first week, SC. after
wards. Tributes of Respect, ETC., must
be paid for as regular advertising.
CoMMUNIcArIoNS-N letters or on
subjects of general interest will be gladly
welcomed. Those of a personal nature
will not be published unless paid for.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Scotch DinlitieS

in the daintiest of designs, especially
pretty are the new Persian patterns, the
goods is so sheer and pretty, instead OF
20 cents we sell them at
y 1.2 Cents
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-05-03
HON. W. A. RODENBERG
Webs MISS RIDGEWAY

When Hon. W. A. Rodenberg here Civil Service Com
missioner he met Miss Mary Rdgeway, teacher Punahou,
whose brother Castle dgeway is weknown resident OF o
Last Miss Rdgew resigned her place here and teach
Washington where Representative Roenberg again
The sequel appears this special dispatch from the Advertisers
Washington correspondent;
WASHINGTON, April 20--Gazete, lIonolului Rep
resentaye Rodenberg WEEDS Mary Rdgeway of llio here
Romance ERNEST q, WALLER,
The wedding took place Asbuy Park, N, J., whittier Mr.
Albert Rdgeway formerly o this city, several days ago
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