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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21
SLOCUM INSPECTOR FIRED
PRESIDENT TAKES ACTION on
COMMISSIONS REPORT.
Employees Held Responsible for Mel
rose, Mass, Observation-Disclosures
ialist utteranoss - Congregational
National Council.

President Roosevelt has removed
from office Robert s. Rode, supervis-
Ing inspector OF the steamboat IN
spection service, second district, To-
Gated ut New York. This action was
taken on account OF the disclosures In
the report OF the commission appoint
ed to investigate the General Slocum
disaster. Steps have also been taken
toward the removal OF James a. Du-
mont, inspector OF hulls, and Thomas
II. Barrett, inspector OF boilers, both
of the port of New York The charges
are based on the findings of the COM
mission which investigated the disas-
ter TO the General Siocum. They are
charged with neglect OF duty. incom-
potency and ineiiiciency. They VIII
be required under the civil service
regulations to make answer TO the
charges within a reasonable time
the precise time being left to the dis
cretion of Secretary Metcalf.
according TO recommendations OF
the Slocum commission, meeting
has been called of the steamboat In
spectors of the country TO be held In
Washington Oct. 20, when the needs
of the service will be considered
thoroughly, and, In accordance with
the presidents directions. such
changes will be made in the regula-
lions in the service as are recon-
mended by the Slocum commission.
This commission was appointed by
the department of commerce and Ia
Dor Its report found Inspector Rode
and the local inspectors directly re-
sponsible for the laxity of the steam
boat inspection TO which the Slocum
disaster is directly attributable Cen
eral Uhler, who is supervising inspec-
tor general of the steamboat inspec-
ton service, concurs In all of the find
ings except that part of the report
that places the responsibility on the
supervising inspector
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

John Kouskinne was killed In the
Raleigh quarry at Fowler MONDAY
oct. II. A block of marble weighihs
S5 tons fell on him, crushing him De-
yond recognition.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Giovanni Viscome, charged with
having shot Francisco Phillippi TO
death at Swanton Junction, Oct 3,
has been bound over in $1,000 at st.
Adams to await the action of the
grand Jury The defence argued that
the state had proven the case to be
one of UNSUITABLE homicide in that
the killing was done in, self defence,
and asked that the prisoner be dis
charged.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Hamilton S. Peck of Burlington
denies the report that he has been
making a systematic canvass for the
position on the bench of the YER
mont supreme court now held by
Judge Seneca Haselton of Burlington.
Hon. B. F. Blood, donor of the
windsor library and fund for the
old south church at Windsor, is dead
at waltham, Mass, aged 50. He was
born in West Windsor. Mr.. Blood had
also given a public library to Browns
vile and one to Ascutneyville.
The annual report of Supervising
Architect Taylor of the treasury de-
partment at Washington contains
figures about government buildings
in Vermont authorized, in process of
erection, and completed within the
fiscal year ending June so last as fol-
lows: Burlington, appropriation,
$50. 600: expenditures and liabilities,
$685. 1s. Newport. appropriation,
$4,000; expenditures and liabilities.
s119.95s. The deficiency in the case
of the Burlington building is au-
thorized.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The farm buildings of Lucius Gould
in East Montpelier were burned Fri
day evening, oct. IA, together with 80
tons of hay, two hogs, 25 cords of
wood, and a part of his household
goods. The loss, $4,000, was par
TALLY covered by insurance. The fire
caught in the barn from broken
lantern and the barn and house We're
burned to the ground.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Judge Alton b. Parker spoke to a
delegation of representatives of demo-
cratic and independent clubs at
Esopus, Saturday, Oct. Is. He de-
nounced the republican policy of inn
perialism as a peril TO the nation, de-
clared that the Filipinos were being
oppressed that this country should
hasten to their relief, and that the
independence to which they were by
right entitled should be definitely
promised TO them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The Albany Business college has
once none been highly honored by
being made the recipient of a gold
medal for superiority in commercial
training awarded by the international
jury at St, Louis for the excellent ex-
hlbit 1t has sent to the exposition.
The exhibit was warmly commended
by the members of the jury and has
been a source of interest TO visitors
throughout the summer
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The mills and property of the Yer
mont Clock company in Fair Haven
have been purchased by the Vermont
Green Slate company for $4,000.
The new property includes splendid
water power, which has stood idle
for two years. The new owners VIII
take possession November i and plan
to use the mills in connection with
their slate business
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The contract for the new museum
building in Washington, ID. c., has
been awarded to the Ellis Granite
company on the Bethel white gram
ite. after an inspection Of the quar-
ries' possible quantity by special
commission. The contract calls for
nearly $4,000 cubic feet Of stone and
its award assures the building of the
Bethel Granite railroad at once.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

At a peace meeting held in the Gar
rick theatre. Philadelphia. Tuesday
evening, Oct. IS, George F. Edmunds.
for 25 years one of Vermont's repre-
sentatives in the United States SEN
ate, was an unexpected speaker. He
made an appeal for universal peace,
commingled with dispassionate at
tack on certain policies of the admin
strations of the United States and
Great Britain. He thinks the war
between Russia and Japan should be
stopped and that it is our duty as a
nation of freemen to step in and stop
it whether they like it or not. He
censured the governments of the
United States and Great Britain for
their course, as Christian nations
governed by the people, in utterly de-
stroying two little Christian republics.
He said: I'VE have seen this great
Christian United States deprive the
Filipinos of the liberty that they won
by sword and gun, or were trying to
obtain from Spain, and against their
will. we are seeing the United States
endeavor to promote Christianity
among the natives, using the gun and
sword as a sole argument. We have
seen the United States dismember
sister republic-Panama-for the sake
Of a canal. England. in its present in
vasion of Thibet, is almost emulating
our example in Panama II would
seem that England is trying to down
Buddhism by the use Of the sword.
And the Buddhist religion, in their
light. IS As good as our own.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

In a mastery address before the
Parker Constitution club at Cooper
Union. New York city, Friday night,
oct. IA. Richard Olney of Massachu-
sets. secretary Of state in President
Cleveland's second cabinet, analysed
the issues Of the campaign He Sc
verely arraigned the arrogance and
audacityn of President Roosevelt de-
claring that whoever will not govern
himself by law has l. right TO aspire
to goveyn others" and said of the sit
uation in the Philippines that self
government, however unenlightened.
is better for any people than govern
ment by another people, however en-
lightened it may be-" He declared
that the republican party, if sincere
would stop discrimination by common
carriers in favor of trusts and amend
existing tariffs so as limit exorbi-
tant profits and relieve domestic con-
sumers.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Anna B. Bassett of Fair Haven, ar
rested several days ago on the charge
of bigamy, was found guilty in Rut-
land county court Tuesday Oct. is,
and was sentenced to one year and
three months in the house of correc-
ton. Mrs. Bassett pleaded guilty, but
asked for leniency, saying that she
had married her first husband at the
point of a revolver and that he once
assaulted her with a razor.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

In the case of state VS.. Hiram War
rem of Calais charged with rape on
Gladys Stearns a blind girl IA years
old, the jury in Washington count!
court brought in a verdict of not gun
ty Saturday. oct. 10.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

In his report as inspector general
of the army to the secretary of war,
Brigadier General G. II. Burton de-
clares that the army canteen is
moral benefit to the army and its abb
sehce detrimental to the efficiency Of
the force.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The Rev. George B. Weeks, who
conducted a grocery al Washington,
Ind, for four months 'as Christ
would" has made voluntary assign
ment. The assets and liabilities are
about $500 each.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Former State Superintendent of
Education Mason S. Stone and Mrs.
Stone sailed from San Francisco Sat
urday oct. 10, for several months
trip to China and Japan.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The attendance at last weeks meet
ing at Rutland of the Vermont meu-
zeal society was the largest In the So
.cietys history. 1t was decided 10
hold the next session in the new
medical college building at Burning
ton. These officers were elected.
president. DR.. P. f. McSweeney OF
Burlington; vice president, Dr. M. l.
chandler of Barre; secretary, Or. u
II. Gorham of Bellows Falls; treas
urer DIR. B. H. Stone of Burlington;
auditor. DR.. ]. H. Blodgett of Sax
TONS River.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The Jury in the case of Mrs 1eorse
n Russell's will have reported Tor the
second time that they were unaple 10
agree and have been discharged at
Rutland. Mrs. Russell several years
ago after the death of her daughter'
took a fancy to John McDonough, a
voung vaudeville stage singer, and at
her death willed him all her property
Her near relatives, some almost des-
titute have been trying to break the
will
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The state convention of the Yer
mont Sunday School association was
opened at Ludlow Tuesday morning
Oct. is, with lis delegates present
Headquarters were in the Methodist
church and the exercises were held in
the opera house. An address was de-
livered by Rev, G. w. Morrow ana
there was singing by the Neal Dow
quartet. Mrs. j. w. Barnes of New
ark. N. j., international primary and
Junior secretary, gave an address and
in the evening spoke on Our Purpose.
reception, with a short musical pro-
gram. was given afterward.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The Vermont Marble company, of
Proctor, has offered to give to the
town of Rutland a complete fire de-
partment and to maintain the same
if the city of Rutland will extend its
water mains so that the town can
thus get its supply. This wii prob
ably be done and the offer accepted.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Forty-fve men employed on the
flour shed which is being erected at
West Derby by the Canadian Pacific
Railway company. went out on strike
Monday. oct. II, owing to the fact
that the superintendent is a resident
Of Canada, it being claimed by the
strikers that his being employed here
is in violation of the United States
immigration laws,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Ex-Gov. Alonzo b. Cornell of New
York died Saturday, oct. 10, at his
home in Ithaca, after a lingering Ill
ness Of Brights disease. He was the
son Of Ezra Cornell, founder of Cor
nell university. He started in life as
a telegraph operator and later be-
came telegraph manager, controlled
Cayuga Lake line of steamboats, and
was interested in many railroad and
mining properties. From 1865 to 1880
he was prominent in New York state
politics.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

In Rutland county court at Rutland
Saturday, oct. 49, Emmett Mott ol
proctor was sentenced to ten years III
state prison at Windsor for commit
ting a criminal assault on Miss Nelhe
Kelley a nurse at Proctor hospital II
took the jury half an hour TO reach d
verdict. Mott showed no emotion
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Major Darlington, who came TO the
St Louis exposition in command Of
the Philippine scouts. but who was
sent back to answer charges Of fall
styling accounts, has been arrested
at Manila. Five cases have been
brought aginst him charging falsifi-
cation of vouchers of the civil govern
ment to the amount Of $1,000.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Miss Georgianna Bishop, Of the
Brooklawn Country club, won the
woman's national golf championship
nj Philadelphia, Saturday, oct To-
defeating Mrs Il. f. Sanford of the
Essex County Country club. . up and
3 to play.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

w. w. fuckers farm pulldihss a'
Waitsfield were burned SATURDAY
Oct. Is. The entire contents Oh the
barn were destroyed, including II nogs
and other animals. The househoiu
furniture, upon which there was no
insurance, was mostly saved. origin
Of fire not known, but it is thought 70
have been caused by children play
ing with matches in the barn. Inc
insurance was about $500, and esu-
mated loss, $4,000.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

At a session last week of the Hol-
ston conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, south, at Abindon,
w. Va, Bishop A. Coke Smith said:
If we do not preserve the integrity
of the marriage relation, we sap the
foundation of civilization, and this
law of our church must be observed
/ would not marry the president OF
the United States II he were divorced
on unscriptural grounds, or II the
woman were divorced on unscriptural
grounds
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

Three meetings were held sunday
Oct. IS, by the Rev. George W. MOT
row and the Neal Dow quartet az
Poultney, Fair Haven and West Rut-
land. The total attendance at the
three places was 1,17O persons ana Oh
these sol signed total abstinence
pledges.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-21

The entire racing stables of W. c.
whitney was sold at New York city
Friday. oct. A. Artful, winner of the
Futurity was sold to Harry p. Whit
ney for $4,000. Yaney, winner Of
5000, was also sold. Twenty-six
head sold for a total of ssS,500.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

To clean lacquer work rub with LEM
on juice, then with clean cloths till dry
and polished,
Cutlery that is not in everyday use
should be wrapped in coarse brown pa
per to keep it from rusting,
Unused table linen should be well
washed, thoroughly dried and refold-
ed once year to keep it from getting
yellow and the folds wearing
Glass which has grown dull can be
restored to bright condition by wash
ing with diluted hydrochloric acid and
afterward rubbing with moistened
chalk or whiting.
When cleaning the bars of new or
rough stove, if they are first rubbed
over with cloth dipped in vinegar and
water the black lead will be found to
adhere and a brilliant polish be the re-
suit.
To clean water bottles and decanters
mix together half gill of vinegar and
handful Of salt. Shake we'll in the
decanter to be cleaned. and. no matter
how discolored, this trea tment has been
tried and found successful.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
Picked Lemons.

In case any one should like to try
picked lemons, here Is recipe by
which to make them:
Choose dozen nice, sound lemons and
slit the rind up into four quarters, but
do not break the fruit. Fill the cracks
with plenty of salt and set them up
right in deep pan in warm place
till the salt melts. Turn the lemons
very often and baste with the liquor
till they are tender. It will take about
a week for them to become soft. Then
drain off the liquor and put the LEM
ons In jar. Meantime boil the liq-
uor with two quarts Of vinegar, half q
pound of bruised ginger, quarter Of
pound of mustard seed, a quarter Of
pound Of black pepper. When 1t boils
pour 1t over the lemons and when cool
tie down. This pickle will keep for
years, but it ought to be stored some
months before using.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
Danger In Enamel

Just now there is much alarm in
many establishments concerning kitch-
en- utensils. 1t is said that many Of
the enamel and porcelain lined goods
are dangerous on account of certain
combina tons with chemicals and acids
and heat which will produce a melt
ing of the glazed substances and thus
introduce into the stomach poisons
resulting in appendicitis. 1t is a we'll
known fact that before the modern
kitchenware was introduced appendi-
citis was almost unknown, and people
ate just as many grapes and other
fruits and vegetables with seeds as at
present. In Paris the restaurants and
many Of the private kitchens are sub
jected to vis1tations from the health
authorities, and even the old fear of
being poisoned by food cooked in cop
per fades away when the present dan
ger is considered.-Philadel Ledg-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
OSTRICH FEATHERS.
How to Clean Them Mt Home nnd
Have Them Nice and Fluffy.

Hardly any woman who owns an oS-
trich leather thinks of washing 1t al
home" Henry D. Surbed tells me.
"She believes the cleaning of the feath'
er involves some intricate and delicate
process and is withal such delicate
matter that it can only be accomplished
by a professional cleaner But, II she
only knew it. cleaning an ostrich featll-
er is not any more difficult than clean
ing a bit OF lace All there is to it Il
the knowing how, and that it what III
tell you.
~ suds Of soap and llikewarm water
must be prepared, and then the so!!"d
feather should be dipped into it and
drawn through the hands IA few times,
as often as necessary, until the feather
appears clean. Under no circumstances
snouih it be allowed TO rell;tin in the
s0apy wHter. just dip il in ana then
draw Il through the hand 10 squeeze
t.Ie Wata" and soap from it before dip
ping it in gain. If it is very dirty it
ought to Be washed in two sudS: Shea
wien the cleaning process is or {
must be riHs"d through several bow ;
of clear, cold water, the rinsihg Hlt},.41
being the same as The cleaning, diai,.is-s
the feather in the water AMI thcn
drawing it through The hand.
"NAen it IS thoroughly rinsed it must
be drawn thso}lgl=tae hand repeatedly
u1t3 ii is about dry; then it should be
placed on the thigh ami slapped with
the hand 10 bring il out fluffy, That IS
TIE whole OPERATION. TIE futiing et
tie featler may require a little prac-
tice, aHd it would be we'll to clean 4
poor j ;stHer before taking Il more e%-
penstye ofe through this Course OF homo
cIeaI,nG IN ORDER that the necessary
deHteritT. q thing tIat roaijig come@ to
one. iii;y l2a obtainnd." st Louis Globe
IRoHOefnt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
THE CULT OF BEAUTY.
II Is Every Womnn's Duty to Make
the Best Of Herself.

OF course there is nothing new In the
cult of beauty-the only novelty lies
in the eXtravagant fashion in which
new inventions are applied to It, Elec-
trio baths and vibration treatment may
be innovations, but cosmetics and meg
icated baths date from the earliest
ACES. Women have always aspired to
be beautiful and have painted their
faces and tired their heads since
time iInIncmoral and III all countries.
Mixed bathing in tubs of water
thickened with scented bran and salu-
tary herbs was the fashion in mcdI-
avail France and recalled the days of
Roman luxury. Vapor baths date from
an even earlier period.
The question is, Are women really
any more admired today for being
steamed and slncared and electrified?
Is any attraction worth having which
is obtained by the painful and cXpen-
sive methods wc read of doubt it
Nobody is really taken in by the art
ficialiy manufactured beauty.
It is the a.,ty Of Ivory woman to
make the best OF herself. Certain de
f..ft-s of complexion and GaHre can be
easily rrHaa.at'. Physical exercises,
fresh air and good d.at will work wen
(lers With those. sad - tie addition Of
e smart dressInaller niiiiner and c'ev-
or hardrasser many plain Sirl has
been transformed ia.e 4 pretty one.
II II wolnaI.s nose is inclined to alb
sor5 TOO nuch coler' and Eer eheeEs teo
little, no doubt Il few iudieiaas daos
Of powder and rogse i'll tie r.sslst places
may De "ct~.3le.-i,"pd1n Outlook.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
That Daily Rest.

Housework is not drudgery unless 1t
Is made so. No work is. for that mat
ter. Cheer up, 60 at 1t wholesomely,
and the wrinkles will smooth out of
your face, while your mouth ceases to
droop at the corners. Nine out Of ten
houseworkers make their work far
harder than it need be- Perhaps you
find no time to lie down except when
night comes. There are very few wo-
men, however, who can honestly say
this. Almost every one can take at
least fifteen minutes in the middle of
the day, when the lunch dishes are put
away, for quiet rest fat on the back.
If you think there are no such fifteen
minutes to spare, hunt for them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
CFliLDREQ5 S EARS.
These Th.t GrotrutEe t;sn Ri. Ger
rec7es; Witl3 II Est&2r Care.

These Th.f GratrutE E;sn Pr Cor
rectes; Wttls II l.stt2r Care,
Small, sIlapeiy. pretty ears are, CT
course, in 4 minority. bat nature shows
such Il remarkable eaHacit}..n v#1 ~
her original design tEat Sel ,aust par
dan her for occasionally s.i;9sia@ out
saina rather 9rate45!7ln saect.9s,'s How
are his ears Hurmureel Il .aata y3une
mother when he. ttrstt5"i 1-;.s laid
beside Ler AH1 lis wsas the allne
particular parent WHO WGeH The child
was older, made hin Wear Al night y
tiny, cap to correct the Win-liile ears
he had Inherited from his grandfather
g'his gentle hint was t2}Iltn in Gnc1
part by Dame Nature, for tie boy,s
handsome head is not diSfigured by
gig lamps" as he i,rHvercntly terms
the ancestral eXcrescen"eS. Few moth
ers ever think Of thus improving their
children physically bat it would be an
excellent scheme if they did. Ii is not
so much the size of the outer ear as its
relation to the other features that
makes or mars personal appearance.
Ears that protruGe can always be reeti
fed in youth, when frs! and gristle
are plant and one of these days when
mankind determines to be wholly beau
tiful, art and science will be invoked
to aid in improving Youthful mistits
and even relnGde,ing matCrer defects
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
For the Nervous Woman.

Onions eaten raw, with bread and
butter. make capital complexion
clearer and nightcap. especially for
the nervous woman, who is generally
inclined to lie awake Of nights and to
wake up at dishearteningly early
hours Of the morning. Slice the on
ions thin and sprinkle lightly with salt
to take off the raw, crude taste, and
have the bread thin and a good deal of
butter. Talking of nervousness, there
is no better nerve food than good but
ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-28
Creamed Iiver

Wash in cold water pound Of liver
then sprinkle it with salt and pour
boiling water over It. Throw It into
the colander and cut it into small
cubes. Prepare a cream sauce we'll
seasoned with pepper and salt and a
grating Of nutmeg. Add the liver and
two or three drops of lemon Juice.
When the meat is heated add one egg
well beaten. Simmer for two minutes,
then serve on crisp buttered toast
Cooking Club.