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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
Books and Manuscripts Destroyed.

The famous university library of
Turin. Italy. has been partly destroyed
by fire. over 100000 volumes. as well
as many rare manuscripts. being
burned, at a loss of several million
lire The fire is supposed to have been
caused by the fusing of electric wires.
The university library numbered over
$50. 900 printed volumes and over 1000
MSS. 1t contained the former library
and the manuscripts of the house Of
Savoy, a large number of very rare in
cunabula, Greek and Latin codices
two Irish manuscripts of the seventh
century, Egyptian and Assyrian papy-
rus. maps and valuable Illuminated
works. There were other manuscripts
written on palm leaves. The 1000
Latin manuscripts included palimp-
sests Of Cicero and Cassiodorus. and
there were also precious globes Of steel
outlined in gold dating from 1900.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
Raj. ROADS.
RUTLAND RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

Co rected to October IL, 1903 Trains leave
Bellows Falls as follows Daily except Sunday
unless otherwise noted
GOING NORTH.
615 a. m.-Mixed for Rutlanu intermedi-
ate stations.
II O5 noon.-Mail for Rutland. Burlington and
st. Adams. &C.
$40 p. m.-Green Mountain Flyer for Rutland,
Burlington, Montreal, Malone, Ogdens-
burg and st. Adams Pullman Parlor Car
for Burlington and Montreal
6y6 D. m.-Local Express for Rutland, Bur-
lington and intermediate stations.
II 40 p. m.-Night Express Daily for Montreal
and the West. For Ogdensburg and OF
tawa Daily except Sunday. Through sleep
err for st. Hyacinthe. -
COS a. m.-Sundays only. Passenger for
Rutland and Burlington.
Trains arrive at Bellows Falls from the North :
f.25 a. m.-Night Express Daily.
$40 a. m.--Local from Rutland.
Ii 100 a. m.-Sundays only from Rutland.
i:1Op. m.-Mail from Burlington.
$50 D. m.-Green Mountain Flyer.
$50 p. m.-Mixed from Rutland.
GEO. T. JARVIS, CA NIMMo.
Vice Pres and Gen'llMgr Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Rutland, VT.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
Tho prouth in California.

The drouth In southern California
this season Is almost unprecedented
Not a quarter OF an inch Of rain has
fallen. Colonies of bees are dying, and
not pound OF honey will be shipped
this year. Cattle and sheep are starv-
Ing to death by thousands on the des-
ert ranges and the islands. A ship
load OF hay has been sent to San Glenn
ente Island for the distressed lambs, OF
which piteous tales are told. The gov
eminent win be asked to relax the
quarantine laws so that cattle can be
railroaded out of the state.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
Mysterious circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence the DIFF
ference? She who is blushing with
health uses DIR. Kings New Life Pills
to maintain it BY gently arousing the
lazy organs they compel good diges-
ton and head of constipation. Try
them. Only Csc at F. II. Holden q
Co.'S. Druggists
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
TIME TABLE CENTRAL VERMONT RY.

Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
SIS a. m, Daily for Springfield, week days FOR
New York.
7.s6 a. M, Week days for New London; connects
at Millers Falls for Troy; at Palmer for Boston.
7.5O q. m, Week days for South Londonderry.
s.07 a. m, Week days fer Springfield and New
York.
lo.l5 a. M. Week days for Millers Falls, connect
ing for Boston.
2.a7 p. m, Week days for Springfield and New
, York.
asa p. m, Sundays only for Springfield and New
York.
AS p. m, Week days for Springfield and New
!. York.
A-D D. M, Week days for New London and New
York via. Norwich Line Steamer; connects at
Palmer for Boston.
5.l5 D. m, v elk days for South Londonderry.
E$-Subj to change without notice.
e. H. FITz UGH. v. P. and q. M. st. Adams.
8. BENTLEY, G.. p. A. st. Adams
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
Russian Troops Blown Up.

During recent maneuvres OF Rus
sian troops. the Grand Duke Sergius,
the governor general of Moscow, or
dered a bridge blown up. forgetting
that the structure was crowded with
troops. Unintelligent subordinates
obeyed the order, regardless OF the
consequences, and as a result 80 OH
GERS and thousand men were killed
or wounded. The grand dukes re-
moval from the army and loss of his
responsible post is said to be immi-
nent.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

is Close population Chicago Within his
of Europe have made their
homes personally all walks of life he has
body the
demands he still the soul sym
bring prisoner before him. His
frequently by the residents OF his territory and
litigation adjusted
through his distinguished and
among friends the leading German Americans Chicago
Working through the starved bloodvessels Rexan
Mucu-Tone drives out the catarrhal poison stimulates
the uco-cels into the active exercise Of their functions
fills the arteries with rch red blood tones up the sto
ach; restores the appetite and builds up the body.
There is no slow, uphill work about this From the
very first dose its Strengthening influence VIII be et
Iethargv and pain will Slip away and in their place will
come the fresh buoyant vgor and power of application
of the long ago
Don't be skeptcal; don't wait until you are fiat on
your back But give Rexal Mcu- Tone trlalJust one
trial If you don't feel better Immediately you can stop
taking it and we will give baciS your money.
Sold only at our store. Ls-ge bottle, SO cents
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
At Dead Mans Well.

The bodies of between 90 and 80 mer
who persisted from thirst while at
tempting 20 cross the desert between
Moapa and Las Vegas, New. have been
found within few weeks. The men
it is believed, were mostly tramps who
attempted to make the long journey on
foot. Some of the victims are sup
posed to have drank water from Dead
Mans WE'LL" which is located almost
in the center of the desert The water
from this well. while temporarily ale
waiting thirst, is sure death to those
who drink.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Another report has been received OF
Colombian movement against Pan
anna. Generals Reyes and Cavallero
have assured Colombia that the Unit
ed States will only object to her land
ing forces In the canal zone.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Governor General Luke II, Wright
and Vice President Henry c. lde were
inaugurated at Manila. Monday, Feb
|. There was an imposing demonstra-
ton. including brilliant military pa
rade, about 5000 troops being in line
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
DR., En1naOrs'

MONTHLY Regulator has brought happiness to
knndrcds of anxious women. There Is positive
" no other remedy known to medical science
that will so quickly and safely DO me work YORK,
snv eause relieved Immediately. Success guar
snieed at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter:
ference withwork. Have relieved hundreds OF
cases where others have tailed. The most am.
cult cases successfully treated by mall and pen.
sisk whatsoever, We treat hundreds Of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further particu;;
lars and free confidential advice. Do notput on
too long. Allletters truthfully answered. re.
every nossible condition and positively leaves
no after iii effect upon the health. Sent by mail.
eecurely sealed, $500. Money letters should be
registered. DIR. j. w. EMM0NS CO., ITO IRE
mont St., Boston, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

The senate at Washington has con-
tinued its discussion of the Panama
question. The house voted Saturday,
Jan. 80, to strike from the urgent de-
ficiency bill the provision giving the
members extra mileage. The bill was
then passed In the senate Monday,
Feb /. Mr.. Dietrich of Nebraska de-
handed an Investigation by the SEN
ate of the charges made against him
in Nebraska. The senate UNANIMOUSLY
passed n resolution providing that a
committee of five be appointed TO IN
yestigate the charges. The senate
committee reported favorably the urg-
ent deficiency bill with an amendment
appropriating s4,6Oo,oOo as a loan TO
the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
The senate Tuesday, Feb 2, ratified the
naturalization treaty between the
United States and Haiti. The treaty
is different from the usual naturaliza-
ton treaties in that instead of extend
ing naturalization rights 1t abridges
them
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
SECRETARY OF WAR TAFT
SECOND INSTANCE OF FATHER
AND SON IN SAME OFFICE.


Ar,.. irdiotrent Ouasbed-Mayor
..L -. p..n.,.
"arr''o" .,-,,.
sibiiity IN incatre Ho'r'r-o"''''s
of Famous Baseball Catcher.
Al poon Monday Feb. l. Mt Washing
ton William II. Taft of Ohio, former
oo,b, az oa,ca no secretary of war. In
~ nrasanca ~ seyera, members of
the cabinet the general STAFF and a
number NJ personal friends. The cere-
n,ony occurred nj the war department
The transfer Of authority from Elhu
Toft was moro impressive than any
similar eyent In many wears,
Hanging I'm his office ms the new sec
rotary was indicted into the arduous
dutios ~ his most was the picture of
his distinguished father, Alphonso
Taft who was President Grants Sec
con hava held the same portfolio. being
ttha second instance I'm the history of
the war department, the first being
nresented in the incumbency of Simon
cameron under Lincoln, and James d.
Cameron. his son. under Grant.
There is n single other case of the
oon Granger was westminster general
under Jefferson and Madison, and
Francis Granger. his son, under Har-
rison and TYLER.
-
Lake Michigan is frozen over from
shore 10 shore. This is the first time
the lake has been entirely covered with
Toe since 1880. Anchor ice at the cribs
tom TO 20 feet above the surface.
The president has appointed w. B.
Martin. n white man, to succeed Mrs
Minnie Cox as postmaster at Indian
ola. Miss. This postofiice was closed
some time ago, the white inhabitants
of the place refusing to accept their
mail from Mrs Cox, who Is a negress.
AN tho north end of TonaWanda is
land N. Y. was swept by flames Thurs
dav. Ian. % and between twelve and
6ftaan million feet of lumber valued at
quarter of a million dollars was des-
troved. The fire started in a lumber
storehouse.
The Rrooklyn Teachers association
has petitioned the board of education
nr,vilage of inficting corporal punish
mont on unrulv pupils. which obtained
before RroolIlyn's incorporation in
Greater Now York Sentiment among
nc . 5t2 noap,hers is nearly unanimous
for return 10 the old methods.
~, - aisttnctior N tba business
.'i.i',1 "a sociol I,fe If Connecticut
poilsie, l.,a 80, a. New haven Friday
-. To-, 90 a. no honouet of the
..aa,,.ta, ,.aca5Aa tho banouet. Gov
C,,a,,,hor,oin and CONGRESSMAN
-, prandagae ~ Connecticut be-
80 ~. oa,tar 81 the receiving party.
ms ~ $500
~. vo,,, r,o,,n,arcial Adver-
ne NC" r,o,r,,ar,. ,yill ha sold
.'',ei ;,,staad of two and its
IN, ~ oharoaa 70 tho Globe and
l,iiile ~; 80 ,d,,artisar Tbe name.
C S,o ei[ ,auartisar bas been used
M, .,,,.iiet,a,.s o,popnca
III ~ -. ina's,,,,taa hacausa
~ =, ieiu $50 - to,,rnalisp, II Is
~ .he9v
iiiisied'is'
,,.,,.,oa, convention AT
nc sns ,.atad thot Tho following
I aii,ii'a i,,o,,,aes IN the constitution
as'iIle ~ ',.,ia. schorla nublic neace
ol Tue iepo , -. ~ 5is,,,rbad IN
Vi eona.. ~, ,,,hI;o ~ panama
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
wNDHAM REFoRE

A blizzard prevailed In Michigan.
PENNSYLVANIA and New York state
Tuesday, Feb, 2. Traffic Is badly i'm
peded.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
ROsT,bN & MAINE n. n.
Winter Arrangement. In effect Oct. IL. 1905.
Conn. and Passumpsic Division.

TRAINS SOUTH BOUND.
Leave Windsor s3-50. 40 a. m, l2-25, RS
s.o5, $40 (mixedl p. m.
Arr. Bellows Falls s4-S. s-il a. NJ LIB, ISL,
Isl. 50 mixed, p. m
fSundsys only. sDzily-
ID FLANDERS. Gen. Pass. and Ticket ACT
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
Ne~~ GHzYN~

Judge Theodore Mayer presides at the
Chicago Avenue police court, court famous
in chicago's criminal history. Here it was
that the anarchists were arraigned; later
the Cronin murder suspects and Adolph
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Former Philippine Governor VIM, n.
Taft was cordially welcomed TO official
washington Thursday, Jan. %, as in
coming secretary of war. at q reception
given in his honor by Retiring Secre-
tary Root II Is announced that the
Philippines for the Filiplnos viii be
the keynote of policy Of Secretary TAFT
toward the far eastern archipelago. He
declares that this doctrine does not
exclude the encouragement OF Ameri-
can enterprise or the American invest
ment OF capital In The Philippines for
the reason that nothing. not even edu-
cation or free form OF government.
''can make more for that elevation and
civilization of the Filipino people than
the investment OF American capital In
the material development of these is
lands"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

King Edward of Great Britain OPP
ened parliament Tuesday, Feb. 2, with
his usual ceremonial and a speech
from the throne which dwelt at con-
siderable length upon the progress OF
arbitration between Great Britain and
other countries.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Mayor Mcclellan of New York city
has served notice on 10 theatrical man.
ayers that unless they comply with
conditions laid upon them by the city
departments to make their theatres
safe. the theatres may be closed this
week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

A son has been born to Maj. Jonn
Mcbride, who fought against the Brit
ish in the Boer war, and his wife for
merly Maud Come. The child mas
been named Sagan, which in irish
characters, with the proper aspirates,
is nearly equivalent to the popular
pronunciation shaun" and means
John
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

The constitutional convention at
Panama has voted that the following
article be included in the constitution
of the republic: Should public peace
or constitutional order be disturbed in
any part of the republic OF Panama
the government of the United States
may intervene to restore peace or or
der in the event that the United States
shall have guaranteed the independence
and sovereignty of this republic"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

A fire at Progreso. the chief port OF
Yucatan, has destroyed an entire
square of business houses and public
buildings including the market. The
loss Is put at s2,O0o.oO0. The public
buildings were not insured. The or
igin Of the fire is unknown. Among
the buildings Quilted was the munici-
pal palace, the loss being S450,OOO. The
market house loss is S250000, and the
destruction OF the consolidated rail-
ways building caused a loss of $780,
600. other damage was to business
property.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

The Brooklyn Teachers association
has petitioned the board of education
to restore TO principals Of schools the
privilege of inflicting corporal punish
ment on unruly pupils, which obtained
before Brooklyn's incorporation in
Greater New York Sentiment among
the 3,5i3 members is nearly unanimous
for return to the old methods.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
Four Miles on a cowcatcher.

The state senate at Frankfort, KY,
Friday, Jan, 20, by.a vote of % to ,,
defeated Senator Catron's resolution
indorslng President Roosevelt's action
in the matter of the Panama treaty
Three democrats voted with the re-
publicans in favor of the resolution.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

william Collins Whitney, former
secretary of the navy, died at his New
York home Tuesday, Feb. 2. aged 63.
Death came while he was under the
influence of ether, administered pre-
paratory to a second operation for APP
pendicltis. Mr.. Whitney was son OF
Gen. James S. Whitney a prominent
Massachusetts democrat, and was born
In Conway, Franklin Co.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

The commander of the German gun
boat Habicht, lying at Swakopmand
German Southwest Africa, cables Ber-
lin that he has received news that the
Kaffirs have effected a junction with
the Hereros who are besieging Okhan-
dja, which was already hard pressed
Lieut. Zuelow. in command, reports
two stubborn fights between the
troops and the Hereros. In the first,
eight Germans were killed and in the
second four killed and several injured.
The negro losses are reported to be
heavy. The commander says he can
hold out for limited period and urges
sending assistance at once.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

W. w. Russell at present secretary
of legation ut Caracas. Venezuela, has
been appointed charge Of the American
legation at Panama, and he will con-
duct the business of the latter Legal
ton after the departure OF Minister
Buchanan. who sailed from Colon this
week for the United States. Mr.. Blu
chanan will resign as soon as he reach
es Washington and Mr.. Russell prob
ably win be named to succeed him.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Interchanges of cable messages OF
good will with the English Pilgrims
at supper at the Carlton Hotel, London
formed a striking feature Of the BAN
quet given at Delmonico's New York,
Friday night. Jan. 90. by the Pilgrims
of the United States in honor OF SIR
Henry Mortimer Durand. the British
ambassador. Bishop Potter presided.
The banqueting hall was decorated
with n great profusion of intertwined
British and American flags. the
speakers were Sir Henry Durand,
James NJ. Beck and President Wood
row Wilson of Princeton.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Men of distinction in the business
political and social life of Connecticut,
were guests at New Haven Friday
night. Jan. %. at the banquet of the
Mckinley association of Connecticut
A reception preceded the banquet, Gov
ernor Chamberlain and Congressman
Frank S. Brandegee of Connecticut be-
ing the center of the receiving party.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

The New York Commercial Adver-
tiser beginning February |, viii be sold
for one cent instead of two and its
name will be changed to the Globe and
Commercial Advertiser. The name
Commercial Advertiser. has been used
for 1O7 years. The publishers announce
it is reluctantly subordinated because
in these days of trade journalism it is
misleading.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Lake Michigan is frozen over from
shore to shore. This is the first time
the lake has been entirely covered with
ice since 1880. Anchor ice at the cribs
is 40 feet thick reaching from the bot
tom to 20 feet above the surface.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago
has been discharged from custody In
connection with any responsibility FOR
the wholesale loss of life in the lro-
auois theatre fire The judge de-
clared that the mayor was in no way
whatever guilty or liable and that the
coroner's jury in ordering him held TO
the grand jury had put an unjust sug-
ma upon the mayor. who had failed in
no particular whatever, either In omis-
sion or commission.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

The Berlin municipal authorities
have decided to make an attempt to
exterminate the microbes In the public
libraries, Professor Koch having call
ed attention to the danger of thus
spreading infectious disease through
books. II is intended to adopt some
method of disinfecting books after their
use.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

attached to the station that they had been
relieved of similar ailments through the use
of Mucu- Tone, SO sent to the United Drug
Co. at Boston for trial bottle. What the
real nature of my ailment was cannot say.
II has gone now, and am as well as have
ever been in my life. few bottles OF the
remedy removed the last vestige of my
trouble. Having received such beneficial
results from it, have no hesitation in
recommending Mucu- Tone"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05
To PrinterS:

We manufacture the very highest
grade of
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Mrs. Florence Maybriek, serving
life sentence for the murder OF hel
husband, has been removed from th'
Aylesbury, Eng, prison, presumably Il
a private institution for recuperation
She is still a prisoner, and under
guard. II is rumored that she viii
soon be released on condition that she
will not appear on the public stage OF
write a book of her experiences ano
shall in no way endeavor to attract
public attention to herself.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

The Cunard line has granted the
British government a lien on its en-
tire fleet of steamers in exchange for a
loan of two and one half million
pounds. The money will be used &c
pay for two new twenty-five knot
liners.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

Co rected to October IL, 1903. Trains leave
Bellows Falls as follows Daily except Sunday
nzless otherwise noted.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

All the north end of Tonawanda is
land n. Y, was swept by flames Thurs
day. Jan. 2s, and between twelve and
fifteen million feet of lumber valued at
a quarter of a million dollars was des-
troyed The fire started in a lumber
storehouse.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-05

The inspector of the Harwick
mine, Cheswick. Pa, has discovered the
cause of the recent explosion there
and the room in which it occurred. a
hole was found in the coal In a room
in the south left entry, showing that
the tamping had been blown out and
that the shot was ineffective, throw
ing bit OF burning paper from the
hole. Near this point was found the
lamp of Fire Boss J. A. Gordon, who
was also the head shooter in the mine.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-12-01
Just Before Her Marriages.

What she wrote:
Dear Fred--As you are aware, !
shall marry Mr.. Gotrix this coming
week. VIII you kindly burn all the
little notes have sent you? I shall DO
so with yours. Good by.-Ethel."
What he wrote:
Dear Miss Ethel-Your request
shall be complied with. And, by the
way, your aflianced also holds a few
notes Of mine that | wish you would
prevail upon him to let you burn with
the rest-Eyer your friend, Fred -
Tit Bits
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-12-01
Had Thought About n.

Kind Lady-Do you ever think Of the
solemn fact that We all must die?
Tramp-Yes. mum, often.
so do /, and hope to die tie death of
Christian. Have YOU ever thought Of
the death you would like to die"
Yes, mum. I'd like to be drowned in
beer vat IN. Y Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-12-01
A Risky Journey.

indian Chief Ito prisonerl-You say
you are a foreign tourist?
Prisoner-Yes.
And you have a uue?"
Yes"
And you are unmarried"
Yes"
We'll, I will let you go; but you will
have TO run the gauntlet Of American
heiresses all the way from Denver to
New York. Y Weekly.