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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
THE MEDDLER.
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The reasons Of score or more of
local citizens as 10 why men do not
attend church We're read Sunday eve
ming by Rev. George b. Lawson, who
has begin n series OF sermons on "The
Church and Young Men" Mr.. Law
son was very fair In making public
the answers to his circular letter, and
some OF the replies that he read were
aimed straight at ministers and
church members, Next Sunday Mr.
Lawson will answer these reasons in
sermon upon why men should at
tend church" The problem of the
church and young men must certainly
he difficult one TO the pastor who Is
anxious TO see the pews of his church
filled with representatives of the COM
ing generation. There Is little doubt
that the majority of congregations are
composed principally OF elderly men,
women and children. Where are the
young men and what can be done to
get them to church is probably the
question which Mr. Lawson Is trying
to solve.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

TO find out what the average young
man Is doing Sunday morning ought
not to be at all difficult. In the win
ter he can be found either AT home
surrounded by the smoke Of n good
cigar and immersed in the columns
of the Sunday paper or perhaps in
he'd making no the sleep he has lost
during the week. at the club reading
the magazines which he has not had
time to peruse since the previous
Sunday, or discussing the latest adj
vices from the far east: at his office
trying to reduce the accumulation of
work in order that he may begin the
week free from worry; or out doors
deriving all the benefit he can from a
drive in the bracing atmosphere. In
the summer his Sunday morning oc-
equations may be more varied but he
can generally be discovered in a ham
mock taking things easy and thinking
how much better off he is than the
person who feels ii his duty to lug a
heavy Bible to church; In his garden
getting after the weeds that have been
as industrious as he during the pre-
yious six days; at his cottage by lake
or river making the most of the relax
alton that comes from an old suit of
clothes and cob pipe; or more likely
vet on his way through the woods to
some favorite stream where. with rod
and bait-box for a text and the birds
for 4 choir, he can participate in Ma
lures open air service. preach a SER
mon to himself on the joys of living
and II conditions are right secure
something choice for his Monday
morning breakfast.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Grover Cleveland denies that he
lunched with a negro while at the
White house This will doubtless be
a great relief to some of his support
ers, especially since the negro In
question was admittedly very black
But from reports of the man, VINO is
described as intelligent and efficient
and faithful in his official capacity,
Mr.. Cleveland might have been and
probably has been in worse company
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
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Take II to George E. Greene's and Get
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Cut out the following coupon today
and get months treatment of Mi-o-
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on approval, from George E. Greene's.
Unless it increases your weight APP
preciably and cures your digestive
troubles, there will be absolutely moth
ing to paw.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

The new golden rule" of the mayor
of Burlington, Treat drunken men as
you would like to be treated yourself
when in the same condition" sticks
in the crop of the average Vermonter
and refuses to go down. The average
Vermonter, reared in an atmosphere
of prohibition, under policy OF
scare" laws intended rather to de
ter" than to punish, feels it rank
affront to his dignity as a respectable
citizen that he should be thought a
possible subject for such considera-
tiop
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

All this may sound sacrilegious to
him who gets enjoyment and benefit
and spiritual uplifting from Sunday
services but ii is only result of the
different views that different people
hold The man who goes TO church
because he enjoys II and because he
would rather go than stay away, acts
under the same impulse as the man
who goes -fishing-both are doing
the thing that gives them the most
pleasure and neither Is making any
self sacrifice. Whether the church.
going man is any better off as to his
spiritual welfare than the fisherman
because his preferences take him to
the church instead of to the brook is
a question which The Meddler does
not feel competent to decide for any
one but himself. He remembers, how
ever sermon recently preached
from the text. The sabbath was made
for man. not man for the Sabbath,
(proof that he does attend church oc-
either from desire or
sense Of duty) in which the preacher
said that II a man honestly believed
he derived more benefit from being
out door all day Sunday than from
attending church. that mans place
was out door It may be that this
statement was tinged with a bit OF
sarcasm but The Meddler did not take
II that way
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
BRATTLEBORO BUSINESS DIRECTORY

GEO. H. G0RHAM, M. D., whitney block,
VI Main Street, BratteboTo. Practice limited
10 the diseases Of the Eye, Ear Throat ana
Nose Office hours $50 to Y, ! TO p. m Tues
days and Fridays only. Remainder OF week at
HpIiaws Fails lStf
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
PLAIN TALK FOR PLAIN PEOPLE
Crisp and Breezy Comment on Mat
tiers in tho Public Eye.

well / guess Clement knows what
Vermont thinks about the license law
now" said a man TO me the other day.
and that's a quite general impression
about the state AT present. As mat
ter OF cold fact II strikes me that town
meeting results over Vermont have
intrenched the principle of local OPP
ton more strongly than ever before
Now that towns see how easily
genuine local prohibition can be Sc
cured, look TO a general let-up In the
opposition to the law. and II the sue
cess OF local option has anything to
do with Clements chances, one way or
the other ! should say they We're bet
ter to-day than they were two weeks
ago,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Some Of the solicitude displayed by

Some of the solicitude displayed by
mankind in the preservation" of
those pretty creatures" the deer,
from the bullet might have found en-
ployment the past winter in saving
them from the cruelty of the cold and
heavy snow which is said to have
killed them by scores in the Adiron-
dack region and probably elsewhere
1t looks as though men were more
eager to keep the pretty creatures
off each others dinner tables than to
protect them from suffering and death,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

A solution of the problem of ways
and means of getting young men to
attend church is, however. much
more difficult than ascertaining why
they do not go No one has the
slightest doubt that Mr.. Lawson can
produce innumerable good reasons
why men should attend church, but
whether these reasons will appeal to
the nome church goers or will not be
met by alleged equally good reasons
for staying at home is more a mat
ter of conjecture. But one thing is
certain: II Mr., Lawson can convince
any man that It is his duty to go 10
church, there IS no question as to
where that mans place Is Sunday
morning The man who knows he
ought to go but doesn't is contending
directly against his principles and is
therefore a hypocrite, 1t is only he
who can stay at home without the
slightest pang of conscience (provided
of course he has a conscience) that has
a right to do so. Whatever ones be-
lief he should be willing to hear what
Mr.. Lawson has to say on the next
three Sunday evenings, for only blgots
and blockheads are unwilling TO listen
to reason. The Meddler.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Was the wish father to the thought
in the announcement of the st. AL
bans Messenger last week that Mr.
Clement was trimming his sails to adj
vance or retreat in the governorship
matter? It's an old political dodge to
work some campaign manager for
halfway admission like that and then
exploit it with all the scare heads in
the alley. | don't honestly believe
there was anything in IT, but little
copy making guess work.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Mr.. Clements conception of the
Prodigal Son act seems to be standing
outside the door and ilourishing a
big club
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

A I. MILLER. M. D., Physician and sur
IA geon, Hooker Block, Brattlebor0 VI. o.
Gee hours s till 9. to 2. 6 80 TO S.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

~ s, PRATT, M. D., is North Main street
~. BrattleborO. ONCE hours until 8 a. m.
| to 30 p. M, 6 80 To 3 p. m. Att
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Which reminds me that i heard
minister pray for the return OF the
prohibitory law the other day. There's
a singular state Of mind, If you like.
Here's real, temperance making, prac-
teal prohibition in nearly seven
eighths of Vermont towns, and yet
that dear brother. because he cannot
arbitrarily prohibit the sale of liquor
In the remaining one eighth, would
pray for the power to compel them TO
do things his way. Is this modern
Christianity, or is II q belated
remnant of middle-age intolerance
that he would force upon u.s.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

GEO. ROBERTS. MD. Surgery and diseases
~ of Women a speciality. Office, Crosby
Block. Telephone.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

People with granulated intellects
are poking each other in the ribs and
saving: "Well, if Clement and Agan
want to get a drink now, they'll have
to go out of town" Such Dubious
proved humorists probably have
formed a mental picture of Mr..
Clement leaning, in a posture of
negligent grace, on the corner of a
gilded bar and inviting the crowd up
to have something or of Mr.. Agan
walking heavily into the Goddard and
demanding a hooker to give him an
appetite! / wonder
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Wy D. SMITH, Expert Accountant. Trial
w Balances and Statements rendered.
Latest approved methods introduced If desired.
Waterman Il Martins Office, l-u
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

nR. ]. W. GREGG. ONCE over Thomas
- Drug store. Hours 3 to IL a. m; to
p. m. Telephone 25-i2
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24
AN OLD INDIAN LEGEND.
Tradition OF the Origin OF Whea
Corn and Tobacco.

Tradition OF the Origin OF Wheat.
Corn and Tobacco.
L have been favored with an Indian
tradition concerning the origin Of to-
bacco Indian corn ana wheat. which.
although you may have seen 1t before.
l shall relate" said the poet laureate
Of all the Pascagoulas
at some distant period two Indian
youths, pursuing The pleasures Of the
chase, We're led TO a remote and I'M
frequented part of the forest. where.
being fatigucd and hungry. they sat
down 10 rest themselves and 10 dress
their victuals While they were thus
employed the spirit Of the woods. at
tracted rs il is supposed by the I'M
usal and savory smell of the venison.
approached them in the form Of n
beautiful female and seated herself
beside them. The youths. awed by the
presence of so superior a being and
struck with gratitude for the condo
scension which she had shown them In
becoming their guest, presented to her
in the most respectful manner share
Of their repast, which she was pleased
10 accept and upon which she RECALLED
with seeming satisfaction.
''The repaSt being finished. the fe-
male spirit. having thanked them cor
daily for their attention and informeds
them that if they would return to the
same place after the revolution Of
twelve moons they would find some
thing which would recompense their
kindness, disappeared from their sight
The youths, having watched the re-
Volving moons and having returned at
the appointed time, found that upon
the place on which the right arm of
the goddess had reclined an ear of In
dian corn had sprung up. under her
left a stalk OF wheat and from the spot
on which she had been seated was
growing a flourishing plant OF tobac-
cO."-New Orleans Timcs-Democrat.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24

IN certain so-called Democratic
newspapers i'm regard to Mr..
Hearst that cannot be accounted
for adequately on any theory that
includes Democratic principles and
loyalty. If he had ever betrayed
or injured his party, or il his dem
ocracy was anything of a doubtful
quantity, there might be an excuse
for the terms of hate and bitter
ness with which he is assailed by
these papers. As the facts. which
are known of all men, are that he
has rendered his party more con-
slant, effective and practical SER
vice than any one man i'm recent
years; that his democracy is gen
ulne and unquestioned, and that
he stands more wholly for the mass
eS as against the classes than any
man in public life, it is evident
where we must seek the motives
that actuate this bitter opposition
under the flag of democracy. The
following from the Commercial
still futher eliminates the
nature of the fierce fight on Hearst:
If he were President of the Uni
ted States, there can be no doubt
that the trust issue would be bro't |
10 head, and those men who vio-
ated the law would be brought to |
Justice. 1t would be established |
once and for all that the good trust |
: the trust that does not violate |
he law, and the bad trust is the !
me that does violate the law. /
There would be no paltering with /
he question. Mr.. Roosevelt could.
f he were disposed, make a war
IN the trusts that would put a crimp
n them. With resolute and fear
ess Attorney General. he could at
east compel them to observe the
aw. Should Mr.. Hearst ever be
Elected. he will do nothing more X
'Ntrenie. irrational and anarchistic
han seeing thatthe law is enforced.
Nashville News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24
NEW YEARS CUSTOMS.

French families always make spe-
cial point OF being reunited at the New
Year.
The Romans always make it prac-
tice TO appear in new clothing on New
Years day.
The peasants OF Italy hail tlse New
Year by beating wildly on frying pans
and shovelS.
The custom OF making gifts ut the
New Year is supposed TO have originat-
ed with the ancient Romans.
On New Years eve Chinese mer-
chants pull down their old advertis-
ing posters and put up new ones.
InGreeee the father OF a family. how
ever poor. must give his wife and each
child New Year present of money.
Scotsmen regard the taking OF mon
ey on New Years day as a very risky
proceeding. even though IL bc i'm pay
ment OF debt.
In Germany IL niillet and behring's
only be eaten on New Years day IL is
believed that money will be plentiful
all through the year.
In Japan at the New Year business
generally is suspended, both private
and public. The jinrikisha cody is the
only man who works
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24
TRAFFIC IN SLAVES.
The Way sales Are Conducted IN
the MarrRi<esh Market.

s"e 'aNffNA>crn market.
In his article on The Slave Market
at MarnkeSh" In Harpers Magazine
). l.. BensUsan gives vivid picture or
this terrible traffic. which GOES on an
proved by the Moroccan government.
lie describes the beginning Of the sale
as follows:
THE crowd at the entrance parts 10
the right ana left TO admit twelve
grave men wearing white turbans and
Jellabias. They 6re the delals. or auc-
uoneers. and the sale Is about to begin.
Slowly and impressively the details
advance i'm line 10 the center OF the
slave market, almost up TO the arcade
where the wealthy buyers sit cx-
pectant. Then the head auctioneer
lifts up his voice. and--oh. hldeous
mockery OF it all,-he prays.
Now each delal has his people sort
ed out. and the procession begins. Fol-
lowed by his bargains, he marches
round and round the market, and 1 I'M
derstand why the dust was laid be-
fore the procession commences. Some
of the slaves are absolutely free from
emotion of any sort. They move round
as stolidly as the blindfolded horses
that work the water wheels in gardens
beyond the town. Others feel their
position.
'Twenty-one dollars-twenty-on
cries the delal at whose heels the one
young and pretty woman who has not
found Il buyer limpS painfully. She is
from the western Sudan. and her big
eyes have the terror stricken look that
reminds me OF a hare that was run
down 10y the hounds few yards from
me on the marshes near my country
home last winter.
why is the price so lowy' l ask.
she is sick says the Moor coolly.
She cannot work. Perhaps she viii
lot live. Who will give more in such
!, caseT"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24
THE BROKEN VIOLIN.
An Incident of the Childhood OF IN
Master ole Dull.

An Incident cf the Childhood OF the
Master ole DUll.
Ole Bull. the great violinist. was born
with genius FOR music To him the
swaying of bluebells. the wind and
rain and waterfalls. the music OF birds
and bees-all these were the voices OF
nature. and ne tried 20 reproduce them
ON his violin.
1t is said that the musicians first
violin was given him by an uncle when
he was hut four years Old. and his dc-
light at the present knew no bounds
MY .other wanted me to be n minis
ter" said he in telling the story many
years after. land I thought / must do
as he wished. Eut when I was eight
years old hc bought me new violin
and arranged TO have me study under
4 teacher. FOR he said. minister
ought TO know little about music
That night l could not sleep. rose
in the night to get a peep at the pre-
cious violin. 10 was so red. and the
pretty pearl screws did smile at me sol
l pinched the strings just little with
my fingers. and IL smiled at me more
and more. I ,ook up the bow and
looked nc It, It said 90 me il would be
pleased IL have me try it across the
strings So I did try it just very,
very little. and il did play so softly. |
forgot that il was midnight and every
body asleep, ana the next minute felt
my fathers whip across my shoulders.
My little red violin dropped on the floor
and was broken. did weep very much
for it, but il did no good. They did
have n doctor TO it the next day, but il
never recovered its health" - Detroit
Free Press.
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24

working ON small wages and send
ing his children TO school in Han
over county shall bc compelled to
buy an entirely new outfit of school
books if his employment requires
him to move a few feet over the
line into Henrico or New Kent,
Richmond NewS-Leader.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24

An instance OF legal courtesy occur
red I'm COURTROOM not very long ago.
A lawyer with Mae prefaccd 20 his
name and a brother lawyer engaged
n heated discussion. The latter main.
tanned his position. claiming he could
find his authority and turning over to
the pages of the statute book. when.
quick rs "A flash. Mae said. ~Noa win
find what you want ON page -. Sec
ton -
Macs opponent lookci ur tine rcter
ence and found the law governing
asses. \ ripple OF laughter spread over
the court.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24
clubs where Members Talk Much.

Clubs where the members talk much
are generally 10 be avoided. Talk makes
mischief. There are one or two rather
well known literary and professional
clubs i'm London. where members are
freely introduced and personal gossip
the fashion. which have been pronounc-
ed too dangerous To be used by some Of
those who. for old associations sake.
still keep their names upon the books
English Country Gentleman.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-24
WHY THEY HATE HEARST

The time has gone by when Mr..
Hearst as Presidential candidate.
can be whistled down the wind.
Even those who do not favor his
candidacy, if they are honest and
fair, acknowledge so much. There
IS a venom and spleen manifested