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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

The annual meeting of the Adj
vent Christian conference of YER
mont and New Hampshire began in
the local Advent church Wednesday
evening and will continue through
Sunday. Among the speakers are w.
H. Blount. president Of the confer
ence, and Mrs. Blount of Sugar Hill,
n. H, p. G. Lord of North Shrews-
bury. Mrs. NJ. McKinstry of Richford.
w. G.. Norton of Waterbury, l. NJ.
Blanchard of Vernon. F. L. Richard
son of vershire and f. f. Lombard of
East Rochester. n. II. There are a
number of delegates present in ad-
dition to the speakers and the meet
ings are proving a source OF much
profit to all who attend.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
DEATHS.

The ioss on the B. S. Balestier
buildings is estimated at $500.
The trustees of the Morningside
Cemetery association have appointed
w. R. Geddis agent to sell lots in the
cemetery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Total

The scores for the individual medal
offered by the national rifle associa-
ton have not been received but Corp.
Betterly of Company l was second TO
Private Sargent of Company ID.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

FRENCH COMFY SCARFS finished
with six tails, worth 81, special Toe
FRENCH COMFY STOLE full
length. satin lined, six tails, trimmed,
S2.98
WATER MINK SCARFS in light
and dark blended, six tails, extra
GOOD value, SI.98
WATER MINK STOLES, extra long,
trimmed with cord and tails, $3.50
BLACK MARTEN SCARFs. Full
cluster scarfs, trimmed, six tails, spe-
cial, 0|'So
SABLE AND ISABELLA OPOS-
SUM SCARFS, extra long, trimmed
with six tails, 1880
ISABELLA oPOSSUM SToLEs,
Full length, six tails, special, $7.90
SABLE oPossUM STOLES, Full
length and extra quality, $3.50
OPOSSUM STOLES, Squirrel lined,
six tails to match, SiZ.@o
RACK MARTEN STOLES, Full
length, six tails, equal our former
Sl2. 90 value, $3.50
NATURAL MARTEN STOLES, Full
length, extra value, $3.50, 3.48
ISABELLA FOX SCARF trimmed
with two brush tails, So. 98
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Company Is Best Scores.

Following are some of the best
scores made by Company | in compe-
titlon for the centennial trophy at
darlington:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
J. r. MANN.
Our Standard Always the Highest
Our Prices Absolutely the Lowest
Our Stock Always the Largest
Fur NeckheAr and TUFTS

ISABELLA FOX SCARF, Good
quality, extra value. 81 40
SABLE FOX STOLES, Full length
stole, special, S9.0S
SABLE FOX STOLES, Squirrel
lined, full size, fine quality, $3.50
ISABELLA FOX SToLES, Heavy,
fine furs, especially selected,
SI4.9e to $500
BROWN RACCOON Fitted Scarf,
tails to match, cord and tassel finish,
$I4.5o
SABLE OPOSSUM STOLES, Very
full length, tails to match, special,
$500
FRENCH COMFY MUFFS, Good
size, special value, = SLAB
SABLE oPoSSUM MUFFs, New
shape, good size, S3.ee
BEAR MUFFS, Large size, special,
So. 48
OPOSSUM MUFFS, Full size, satin
lined, $4.96
BROWN MARTEN MUFF, 5000
value, special, S5.98
FOX MUFFS in sable and Isabella,
full size, $3.50 to 100
CHILDREN'S SETS in lambs wool,
Angora. opossum, water mink.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
BIRTHS.

In Jacksonville, Oct 10, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Omer sheldon.
In Springfield. Mass, Oct. 80, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. William Ahrens, and grandson to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyman Wood of Putney.
In Natick, Mass, Oct II, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
X. L. Whitney.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

FLANNELETTE DRESSES in
small sizes, zoe
PLAID DRESSES in all colors,
neatly made, oSc
CASHMERES and PLAID DRESS
ES in all sizes, 2 to IA years, CSC
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, at the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
W. c. Whitman on Forest St, Oct q, by Rev.
F. W. Lewis, Walter Z. Forester and Miss
Emily Price. both of Brattleboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Children S Dresses

ALL WOOL flannel and cashmere
dresses, all sizes, SI.39 to 1893
CHEVIOT DRESSES in good all
wool quality, 3 to IA years,
SI.98 to 8. 80
BUSTER BROWN DRESSES in
blue, brown and red, special, $500
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

TOURIST COATS, full "a length,
in mannish mixtures, So. 80
TOURIST COATS, full length, all
wool mixtures, 87.46
TOURIST COATS, nobby mixtures,
no two alike, special, $3.50
KERSEY COATS in fitted and tour
list styles, $1,000 to 1888
KERSEY COATS for stout figures.
Special attention given to fitting odd
sized coats. $1,000 to 4.98
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Suit and Coat Department

RAIN COATS Priestly cravenette
coat, So. 48
TOURIST COAT, full length, spec
ial, $3.50
Prlestly Cravenette in all colors, ex-
ira value, $3.50
CHILD'S AND MISSES COATS
in great assortment, S2.98 to $40
INFANTS COATS in white and
colors, SLAB to 4.98
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

maintained and encouraged by the people Of the
United States without regard to the question OF us
cost its profitable results from Commercial! OF
financial point Of view. Opponents OF the pohcy
OF the administration strive TO friShten TIE tax
payer with q review OF the cost which they say
the Philippine Islands have been and VIII prove 10
bs TO the United States. am not familiar with
statistics but il Is possible that the war OF the
insurrectlon cost the United States about S3ecvv0
That is spent The object OF the war has been &C
complished tranquility and good order prevail
The number OF white troops in the Islands has
been reduced from 7J.e0 to 1900 men. The
army Of the United States numbers 6otJa In any
event, whether We nave the Philippines or not,
IS OOo regular soldiers not too many Tor nation
Of So 90 coo of people Therefore. all that can be
properly charged 10 the Philippine experiment from
now on Is the additional cost Of keeping Is 90 men
and Transporting them from the United States 10
the Philippines and back every three years. over
what IL would cost TO keep them I'm the United
IN the United States. This is comparatively small
Then It is said that navy has been enlarged
on account Of the Philippines. ! do not think that
navy S too large, whether We have the Philip
pines not Our commerce must be protected.
Our nation must occupy dignlled position before
the other nations of the world and certain II is that
the protests Of nation with respectable navy are
more respectfully listened than when IL has only
q few wooden hulks 10 represent Its nationality.
There win be the additional cost OF terrifying
Manila UoilO. Cebu and Subg Bay part OF the
line Of the United States. Beyond that there
will be considerable additional expenditure out
OF the United States Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
NEW RAILWAY CREDIT.
FiHpinos Would Get Chief Benefits,
Taft SAYS.

Secretary Taft. last evening at tho home OF
his brother. Henry ". Taft No. $40 LexIngton-ave
said:
Ny interest ter in the act now pending in Congress
pledge the insular credit railroad guarantee
for the advantage of Americans but because the
construction of railroads would be a benefit to the
Flipnos Being confirmed in this belief by my
knowledge Of conditions and the people, / am not
readily shaken in my attitude by the argument.
the islands. CanGor is necessary in dealing with
believe that the F1liplnos viii have reached that
degree OF self-governing capacity in a single gener-
gushing our control It would therefore seem
probable that a railroad guarantee for period of
the government Of the United States would sustain
It should be appreciated however that II a def.
mite date in the near future were fixed for the
would be to their distinct advantage to secure the
investment OF capital in such necessary and sub
stanual public improvements as would only be
possible under the favoring relation the islands
as ours The government .of the United States
pledges nothing; it merely puts the Philippine gov
provements Should an independent government
TO carry out the guarantee contract under which
capital had been invested and the improvements
a heavy The maximum amount of the pro-
posed guarantee would be Sl,J00.e00 in any year.
less the earnings of the railroads. Provision for
meeting the difference could be made by creating
whole amount paid by the government under the
guarantee would be repaid Those who oppose the
,,an capital would furnish a motive for continuing
our control in the Philippines. 1t is my feeling
tn at We should meet the condition that is pre-
se,ted by making possible the things that would
ben fit the FilpinOs.
n ose who are opposing the policy of the present
adm lnistration, and clamorng for the civil lib
ertv OF the people of the Philippines. would If
given their way, defeat the purpose for which they
so strenuously contend. The abandonment OF the
Fiiplnos at this time would invite despotism and
chaos Now the nsular government is able TO
borrow money at 3iz per cent, and certainly no
one co,nd be found who would believe that il an
independgnt government up at this time
IL woulS have such credit in the financial world.
IL is possible the present Congress may not pass
the pending bill, but have the impression that IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
TRADE WITH THE PHILIPPINES

And now, what 20 the existing trade between
tie United States and the Philippines? Ii is sun
quite small not exceeding S.OOeOO IN any one year
Of merchandise transferred from the United states
10 the Philippines but increasing largely In the
products transferred from the philippines TO the
United States. The latter increase however Is not
a natural one II Is brought about by congress
legislation. already mentioned. which conters the
benefit OF s. 90 q ton rebate from export tax upon
an hemp transported directly from the Philippines
TO the United States. The total business done be-
tween the United states and the philippines Is
something like $1,000 900. With the restoration of
normal conditions in the Islands with the construc
ton Of railways and other material development
there. I have doubt that this trade between the
United States and the islands would be trebled In
the course o. FIVE years.
Ihc condition with respect 10 the business OF
the United States merchants IN the Islands to-day
is unfortunate and its cause can easily be traced
The government OF the United States went into the
Islands under distinct promise that II would
govern the Philippines for the beneht OF the Ff!-
pinos: that Il would extend sef-government to the
Filpinos q rapidly they showed themselves 1T
for H. and that many FiiplnOs as possible would
be used In the personnel OF the government This
has always been the attitude of the government
and never so far as know, has there been single
step OF departure from Il. II was the attitude de-
clared before the OF insurrection began, while
Il was pending. and at its close. and no resistance
the part OF the natives has varied our position
In that regard This policy did not meet.
natural the ready assent Of all the army of
those persons who were in sympathy with the
army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
THE ANrI-1MPER1ALIsr PETITION.

We hold the Philippines for the benefit OF the FIJI
pinos and we are not entitled to pass a single act
or to approve a single measure that has not that
it's chief purpose. But II so happens. and 1t
fortunately So happens, that generally everything
do for the benefit of the Filipinos and the
Philippines will only make their association with
the United States more profitable TO the United
States. / do not base my prayer for a continuance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
CHAMBER GIVES THANKS.

The Chamber unanimously save a vote OF
thanks TO Secretary Taft the motion OF Mr.
Orr. Then resolutions offered by Gustav H.
Schwab were passed urging the Treasury De-
partment 10 modify its regulations affecting Chi
reese visitors TO the country during continu-
ance OF the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at
ST. Louis and approving a request 20 be ad-
dressed TO Prince Pu Lun that he procure the
appointment by the Chinese government of a
commission 20 visit this country.
Bishop Potter urged to make some re-
marks before the Chamber adjourned for
luncheon, and I'm the course OF a brief speech hs
said:
When I was in San Francisco three or four years
ego, my way to the Philippine Islands few
gentlemen professional men and OF business
did the honor to ask to dine with them one
evening and one of them made an extremely clever
Potter there, because il very important
that the bishop should learn that San Francisco
the front door Of the United States and New
York the back door. (Baughter) I liked that.
1t had a fine vein Of American swagger about 10.
But. gentlemen. II has more than that IL has
large element Of truth; and the very great value
OF what the Secretary Of War has said to this
to recognize what to be the future relations
of these 5000 islands TO the Republic OF which you
and ] citizens. II is absolutely impossible,
whatever notion OF anti-imperialism we may hold
for this Republic, in the great congress OF nations
TO isolate Itself any longer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
TAFT TALKS WITH BAER.
Philippine Railroads and Need Of Capital
in the Islands Were Subjects Considered.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNz.I


philadelphia, April 2-Philippine railroads and
the need of American capital there were the ques-
tons under discussion at a two hour long con-
ference between William II. Taft. Secretary OF
War; and George F. Baer. president OF the Phna-
delphia and Reading Railroad Company, to-day
1t is known to be Secretary Tafts intention to call
the attention Of railway capitalists to the oppor-
tunities for investment in the Philippines and there
doubt that he took this chance to interest
Mr.. BaeT.
AS head Of the great anthracite coal commission
Mr.. Baer was able to discuss with the Secretary
OF War the question OF coal deposits in the insular
possessions of the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
OLD, LAME, DEAF, BLIND, WEBS GIRL.
Wealthy Citizen of Richmond First Met
Young Wife Last Wednesday.
InY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRInuNE.

Richmond. Va. April n.-After a search for
wife which began Immediately after he buried the
spouse with whom he had lived sixty years David
II. RittenhOuse. who IS eghty-two years old
and who is also lame. deaf dumb and blind, has
married Miss Pearl War. young and pretty girl
of buckingham
Mr.. RittenhOuse is said to have made a former
proposal. which was accepted and date fixed
Almost at the hour OF the wedding his hancAa
changed her mind and welded young man In
daunted, he resumed his quest. met Miss War Ias.
Wednesday for the first time, and soon arrange
ments for the marriage were completed Ritteo-
house is wealthy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22

Il the money necessary to build the railroads
in the Philippines will be forthcoming. would
not be able say what individual would furnish
it, but 1 satisfied the interest that has been
aroused I'm the general subject would make the
money accessible.
Secretary Taft leaves this city for Washington at
noon to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
SAN FRANCISCO SHAKES

San Francisco April Alan EARTHQUAKE. sho-k
felt in this city to-day. It was sh.rn h.. -.
severe. and lasted about three ssconda ~. N'a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
EXTENT OF HEMP GROWING.

OF the forty-one provinces Of the Philippine ISL
ands at least fifteen now produce commercial guam
titles OF hemp. To-day, owing to the insufficient
means OF communication and transportation many
helds Of hemp are allowed and are not
stripped or used In many OF the provinces there
is wild hemp. which is not good IN texture and
which II would be necessary to replace by cu1ti-
waited plants were the opportunity offered put il
on the market From experiments by ACri-
OF provinces in which hemp could be raised might
be doubled. The demand for hemp is great that
while an increase In its production might reduce the
price. the total product would far In value
that which the statistics show.
Many parts Of the Islands are very rich in cocoa
nuts. The cocoanut grove IS planted 200 TO a hec-
tare-that Is 200 10 two and a half acres. It takes
four or I'VE years for cocoanut TO bear. After
that, they VIII bear for q hundred years and a low
price tree for annual rent IS 81 Mexican or so
gold, a year an acre. In the Province Of Lagupa
there have been planted more than five times the
number OF trees which were there before There Is
q constant market for copra, which Is the dried
meat Of the cocoanut and the price is rising Since
the demand for hemp and cOcoanuts has increased
so largely, planters have abandoned the raising OF
rice, preferring to buy their food OF the profit
Of the hemp or cocoanut industry. Therefore, for
ten fifteen years II has been the habit OF the
Islands 70 import rice. although there ISL
ands where rice viii grow to better advantage than
In the Philippines. The amount OF importation.
however. was comparatively small until the de-
struction Of the draught cattle three years ago.
In the islands far below what necessary TO feed
the people. and during the last year about Sl2UD0O
IN gold had TO be expended in importing rice from
French China.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
SENTIMENT AGAINST FILIP1Nos.

The adventuresome spirits who followed the army
for the purpose OF establishing q business in its
wake found that they had all that they could do
20 supply the demand made by the army for Amer
lean goods. and as American capital came in drfb-
lets in larger sums u turned into the buss-
OF supplying tho arulv with these things vbic,
the government did not supply. -Four or five trad
ing companies we're thus organized. embracing sub-
stsntiay all the American enterprise that has an
peared in the islands during the first three or four
years Of American occupation. American rner-
chants thus situated easily caught the feeling Of
hostility and coutempt felt by many OF the soldiers
Tor the Filipnos and were most emphatic in con-
deuning the policx of the government in attempting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
REVENUES OF THE PHILIPPINES

coast line Of the United States. Beyond that there
OF the United States Treasury.
REVENUES OF THE PHILIPPINES.
furnishing revenue sgieient to carry out the plans
which the United States may properly carry out in
the material and intellectual development of the
country and its people The taXpaylng capacity OF
It produces for domestic and foreign uses For the
last two three years the wealth produced In the
not only by the war and The cholera but also and
chiefly by the loss OF draught animals 20 per cent
OF which have succumbed 10 the Tnderpest. AGIl,
culture has been dependent upon such animals, and
slow Congress approPrfateG sSoj ec5 to assist the
Islands IN restocking plantations, but the enormous
pines are oniT known to tbose VINO have ATTEMPTED
It, am glad TO say, however, that our scientists
the islands have discovered means Of prevent
when the plantations are restocked rinderpest will
have terrors for the farmer with normal condi-
restored by breeding and otherwise the usual
number, the islands Will always be self-supportins,
and will doubtless furnish a surplus of revenue
with which to meet the demands for Improvements
S Thsh present themselves in every part Of the isl
The Philippine Archipelago IS the only country
Mia hemp what IS called IN the Spanish language
''abaca-' This IS fibre Of enormous strength, Of
from six to fifteen feet IN length which is stripped
from the stalk OF a banana plant. not the ordinary
does not produce fit The leaf is slightly differ
ent from that Of the fruit banana. though one may
on the side hills. For the first two years it needs
shaos IRON tae Iopc3t sun ailG some Cu!Io4.
the stalk is strong enough 10 afford the fibre OF
commerce. and, though cut down viii reproduce It
self each year FOR six or seven years and this with
very little cultivation.
that Of stripping the dbre Of the pith OF the plant
It is done by pulling or drawing It under knife
edge. II the fibre be drawn under a seTrated knife
edge the work is very much easier than II drawn
under a straight edge. but the fibre is clean
and its value and quality much reduced. The
tremendous Increase in the demand for manila
hemp has made profitable production OF the cheaper
and poorer qualities. Women and children able
10 draw the hemp with a seTrated knife, while only
the stronger adults able TO draw and clean
properly the finer fibre. Many machines have been
Invented for the purpose Of drawing the hemp. but
IN none OF them Yet has the hemp producer been
able TO secure q result which justifes their use
commercially. They either break the fibre they
discolor it. There is the opportunity for inven
ton which will revolutionize the hemp business in
the Philippines as completely as the cotton gin
revolutionized the production and preparation of
cotton In the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-22
SUGAR; TOBACCO; WOODS.

The sugar and tobacco Industries in the islan1s
capable Of a considerable increase lne island
Of Negros contains sugar land rich any in the
world, and the provinces OF Cagayan. Isabella and
Union contain tobacco lands which. next 10 Cuba,
produce the best tobacco in the world; but tho
trouble Is that the markets FOR such sugar and
tobacco have been. by tariffs imposed IN various
countries, very much reduced. Should the markets
OF the United States be opened 10 the Philippines,
Il is certain that both the sugar ana the tobacco
industry would become thriving and, although the
total amount OF the product in each would prob
ably not affect the American market al all so eN-
sugar il would mean the difference between pow
erty and prosperity in the islands
I know ts-at the reduction OF the tariff for this
purpose IS much opposed by the interests which
represent beet sugar and tobacco but believe that
great jority OF the people OF the United states
are IN favor OF opening the markets TO the Philip
pine Islands. conscious that IL VIII not destroy
either sugar the tobacco industry OF this
country and feeling that as long as we maintain
the association which now have with the Philip
pine Islands ii is duty to give them the beneht
OF The markets Of the United States. and bring
them as close 70 our people and our trade as pos
the coastwise trading laws the transOceanic
trade between the United States and the Philippine
Islands but IL they be invited TO partake OF the
benefits OF the protection theory they may well be
subjected to the rule that between the United
Staies and themselves the products are TO be trans
ferred in American bottoms
Another immense source OF wealth IN the Islands
"a tbe almost fnexhaustible supply or the most
beautiful woods OF rubber and Of the most valu-
able gums. These sources OF Wealth are h'AFuiy
developed.