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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Women Petition for Pure Food.

The second days session of the con-
yention of the Vermont State Feaera-
tion of Women's clubs opened at Barre
YESTERDAY with an address by the state
president. Miss Susan E. Clark OF
Rrattleboro. This was followed by ad-
dresses on phases of civil service re-
form work by Richard Dana of Boston
chairman of the council of the Ma
tional Civil Service Reform league
and by Miss Marion c. Nichols. assis-
ant secretary of the MASSACHUSETTS
Civr Service Reform association. In
the afternoon Ernest H. Hitchcock OF
Pittsford. state forestry commissioner,
smoke on Forestry. The session closed
last evening with an address Women
of Colonial Days, by Mrs. wafer
stokes Irons of Providence, X. l., pres
ident of the Rhode Island Federation
of Women's clubs. Wednesday Dr. II:
p Holton of Brattleboro, secretary OF
the state board of health and memper
of the state tuberculosis commission
smoke on The Adulteration of food. he
also advocated the formation OF local
anti-tuberculosis societies. The feder-
alton adopted a resolution asking the
Vermont delegates in congress to aiu
in passing pure food law. The Brat
tleboro Women's club reported In good
condition, having taken in 46 members
during the year.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Moody Schools Criticised.

Some interesting testimony AS to the
condition of religion In the vicinity OF
the Moody schools at Northfield and
Mt. Hermon was given In the annual
meeting of the Connecticut Valley con-
ference of Unitarian and other Chris
tian churches I'm the Chicopee Uni
tartan church yesterday morning said
the Springfield Union yesterday In
the discussion OF a paper, Rev. ID. M.
Wilson of the Northfield Unitarian
church said that though these schools
were the only high schools the town
afforded, the children of Unitarian
parents who attended them are not al
lowed TO worship In the Unitarian
church. They can go To their Unitar-
ian homes. but not 10 their Unitarian
church The Mt. Hermon students,
he said, are mostly preparing for the
Orthodox ministry and get their prac-
tice on the schools for 10 miles about
They hold innumerable meetings.
II would seem that there was no
chance for the spread of the Unitar-
ian faith in this nest of Calvinism.
but Mr.. Wilson thought that the chan
ces were particularly good, as the peo-
pie We're getting tired of these con-
tinual appeals to become saved. When
the men and women i'm a farming COM
have heard one Of these stu
dents hold forth for a half hour they
won't wait for questions as TO the
state of their souls They bolt for
the door while the benediction is being
They are simply thor
oughly tired of it. and will welcome
more natural message.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY


Attorney General Fits appeared be-
fore the United States supreme court
in Washington Monday To argue a mo-
tion To advance the Mary Rogers case
upon the docket TO as early date as
can be fixed convenient TO the court.
Mr.. Fitts's reasons for asking for the
advance are that no federal question
is involved. that the due course OF
Justice In the state requires that II
should be disposed of at the earliest
possible time. that the legality OF any
further reprieve by the governor Is
doubtful until the case is disposed
of. and that under the statutes no
new sentence of death can be imposed
to take effect until after January i,
1907 Therefore II the case Is not
heard and disposed of before Deeem-
ber s. the date when the governors
reprieve expires. there will result
long delay in carrying out the SEN
tence imposed. The motion was OPP
posed by Tracy l.. Jeffords of WASH
ington who appeared as counsel for
Mrs. Rogers. his grounds being based
for the most part on technical errors.
II is probable that the supreme court
will announce its decision on the case
Monday. when the various motions
heard will be disposed Of.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Robert Waterman Indicted.

The Essex county grand jury at
Guildhall Saturday. Oct. Z. found an
Indictment of murder in the first de-
gree against Robert Waterman OF
Victory. He was arrested July 70 A
preliminary hearing was held Aug. lo
and II. which was adjourned 10 aug.
"a when Waterman was bound over
to Essex county court in the sum OF
900 on the charge of manslaughter.
The arrest followed the sudden deatn
at Gallup's Mills. of Waterman
three year-old daughter. Lila. Ine
people of the town on hearing OF TINS
became so indignant that they de-
manded an investigation. Waterman
two wives and four of his chldreii
have died within a few years, it is al
legged. under suspicious circumstances.
He and his two remaining children
were living with his wife's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Pooler.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Barre Wants Sanatorium.

At a special meeting of the city
council held at Barre Wednesday even
ing. Oct. IL, II was voted TO oHer a
site for the new state tuberculosis
to be erected by Senator
Redfield Proctor on city property on
the East Montpelier road, about three
fourths of a mile from the city. pro-
vided the city will authorize the trans
fer of the property. Health Off1cer DR..
]. w. Jackson was authorized to pre-
sent the matter to the state tuberculo-
sis commission. DR.. jackson, in ex-
planning the situation. told the council
that there would be more. cases Oh
in Barre in ten years than
in all the other places in the state
on account of the granite
industry Barre is necessarily center
for tuberculosis.
The site offered is 40 acres located
on the land of the city farm. Asked
what he thought of it, DR.. H. D. Hoi-
ton of Brattleboro said, 1T is all right.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
More Campaign Contribution.

Before the insurance investigating
committee at New York Tuesday, Oct
10. Robert Olyphant. chairman of the
expenditure committee of the Mutual
Life Insurance company, testified that
there is no limit to the money the
committee may authorize to be paid
out. He said he took no vouchers for
the payment of $4,000 entered on the
books January 80, 1904. being assured
this was needed for the policy-holders'
benefit. and that all was regular. He
said Vice President Gillette told nm
IL was for law purposes. He said GIL,
lette had told him contributions had
been made to campaign committees
and the witness supposed that they
came out of the confidential fund. Mr.
Gillette testified that the Mutual Life
contributed $4,000 TO the republican
national committees campaign fund In
last years election. $4,000 in 1900, and
SIS. 900 in 1896. He also testified that
the Mutual Life paid $72.s61 last year
for luncheons for its clerical force In
this city This was al the rate OF al
most $3.50 day
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Both Leo. Cut of by Train.

Charles jackson Of Montpelier, 90
and unmarried, was found beside the
railroad track near Montpelier juno
tion early Friday morning, Oct 8, with
both legs severed just above the
ankle. He had lain there all night
and had lost much blood. He was
taken to Heaton hospital where botn
legs were amputated and his recovery
is expected. Jackson was seen Thurs
day evening. Oct 5, in badly intoN-
Gated condition. walking on the track
and was warned not to do SO, but PAID
no attention. 1t is believed that ne
lay down on the track and went 10
sleep with his feet across tn" rail-, ana
that the southbound evening train ran
over him. He has been employed Tor
a long time as a section hand on the
Central Vermont railroad
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Benninaton to Have Country Club.

Plans are or foot at Bennington for
the organization and capitalization of
the Mount Anthony Country club, For
this purpose the Clark farm, situated
lust west of the Vermont soldiers
home. was recently purchased by ex-
Gov. John G. Mccullough of North
Bennington. Sayre Mcleod of Troy,
N, Y, J. C. Colgate. George Worth
ington and Philip Jennings of New
York. The price paid for the property
was $4,000 1t is the plan of the men
interested that the club shall be cap
italized for $4,000. OF this $4,000
will go toward the purchase of the
property. $4,000 will be expended In i'm
provements. and $4,000 will be held in
the treasury for future needs. Dur
ing the coming winter the house Will
be thoroughly renovated and modern-
lied to meet the requirements OF
country club, and In the spring a nine-
hole golf course and tennis courts
will be laid out. Later an 1s-hole
course will probably be laid out. An
other proposition is the construction
of race track for the use of the men,
bers. There was formerly good
track on the property which could
easily be restored.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
MUST TAKE EXAMINATIONS
STATE PHYSICIANS CALLED BE.
FORE MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
Provision Of a New Law Carried Out
at BurIington-75 Practising Physi.
clans Summoned from All Parts OF
State-Many Protest.

AT the meeting of the board OF state
medical examiners at Burlington
Tuesday. oct. 10. the fact was devei-
oped that IS practicing physicians
from all parts OF Vermont had been
summoned before the board TO take
examinations in conformity with the
state laws. Among those who were
summoned were physicians who have
been practicing 80 years.
This action grows out OF law
passed at the last session of the legis-
iature, and which requires physicians
to secure license and have II record
ed at the Office of the secretary or
state. Under the old law the physi-
clans were required to have their GER
tificates recorded In the office OF the
various county clerks. Many did not
do this, and. in consequence, will have
to take the examination now.
Attorney General Fits was appealed
to By the board and his opinion was to
the effect that the physicians would
have to take the examinations.
Forty-five physicians appeared be-
fore the board Tuesday and took the
examinations some paying the fee un-
der protest. Attorney j. E. Cushman
has been retained by some of the ply
sicians to act for them in the matter.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Christian Endeavor Conference.

The Goth annual convention of the
Vermont Christian Endeavor union
was opened at Richmond "Wednesday,
Christian Endeavor in Vermont leads
the New England states In per cent OF
gain in new societies since the increase
campaign was proposed in November
1902, Vermont's per cent being 1917.
Chittenden Caledonia. Orleans ana
Rutland counties and Mizpah UNION
have made a ten per cent increase in
societies Vermont sent 20 representa-
tiyes to the missionary conference at
Silver bay, Lake George, as many as
were sent from Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Rhode Island together. Able
addresses were made by Rev. Guy Z.
Lamson of Montpelier and Rev. George
S Mills of Bennington.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Would Die for Love.

Alfred Beekman of Barre. 2S. while
temporarily deranged from disap,
pointment in a love affair attempted
to commit suicide Sunday, oct ), py
shooting himself with a revolver. Tne
bali entered his neck at the right OF
the Adams apple and came out at the
back. No vital organ was severed IN
the bullets course and the mans at
tempt was therefore unsuccessfui.
Beekman was taken at once. mucn
against his will. to the Emergency
hospital. After his wounds were
dressed he became so violent that ne
was taken to the police station, It is
said that the young man had peer
drinking heavily for the past few days
A little while before his attempt,
Beekman was seen talking earnestly
with a young lady on the street.
Upon searching his pockets two pic
lures of girl and locket containing
hair were found.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
BENJAMIN Williams Sentenced.

Benjamin Williams, who was con-
yicted in the county court at Burling-
ton last week of murder in the second
degree, was Wednesday, Oct. IL, SEN
fenced by Judge Haselton to life i'm
prisonment i'm the state prison at
Windsor On May IL. 1904, Williams
shot and killed Policeman James Nc
Grath of Burlington. 1t was claimed
by Williams's counsel that the prisoner
was insane. and he was detained for
time at the state asylum at Water
bury for purposes of observation. The
asylum authorities later returned him
TO the custody of the court Since
leaving the asylum Williams has not
spoken a word even to his counsel
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
North Looking Into.

The Brattleboro Reformer remarks:
"Js not the defective light in many
schoolrooms responsible for defective
sight In the pupils? 1t would be wen
TO test the schoolrooms and see II they
are properly lighted. as well as to test
the pupils; then the remedy could be
applied where needed This is
pretty good idea and one which the
local authorities would do well to con-
slider. The situation is not so bad mere
as at some places and much OF tne
present trouble might thus be reme-
ied-Bellows Falls Times.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Bellows Falls Wise.

The Bellows Falls Times says: w.
6 Lowell SUPERINTENDENT of the state
prison at Windsor. was in town Mon
day. Superintendent Lowell is looking
for a new guard at the prison. 1t
ought not to be a very hard job to find
someone who is willing to take the po-
sition for the results of the prison IN
vestigation show that it is about the
easiest job to be had. Superintendent
Lowell went from here to Brandon, pc
ing unable to find anyone here VINO
wanted the place. The reason for TINS
no doubt is that Bellows Falls people
know enough to keep out OF a hornets
nest
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
National Reform Association Meets

Many sections Of the country We're
represented at the annual meeting OF
the national reform association which
began at st. Johnsbury Wednesday,
oct. II. The purpose of the meet
ing is TO strengthen local sentiment in
regard to the conservation of the ma
tion's morals. The address was given
by T. P. Stevenson of Philadelphia on
The Bible in the Public Schools. He
urged earnest action to check the gen.
eral tendency to drop the use of the
Bible in schools. claiming that mere
secular education is partial and de-
fective. Rev. George Mead of Lyn-
donville emphasized the evils of di-
vorce and the need of uniform action
by the clergy in this direction. DR..
stevenson spoke instructively on the
subject of polygamy and how to sup
press it incidentally paying tribute to
Senator Edmunds for his efforts in
that direction.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
Behold how great q fire

. little matter kindleth. A small match can De
.tror = city. So insurance. Of trining cost. may.
.nd often does. save the family. t5th year DO
inr business IN % states Natl Life Ins. %. OF
Vi (Mufnall ORGANIZED 1850.
n. 4. TAYLOR 4 SON, Gen. Aets.,
Cno<ry BLOCK. BRArTLKBoRo. W.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13

Enrico Maggiani has been found
guilty. by the jury in Washington
county court at Montpelier OF assault
with intent to kill upon William Per-
kins. a conductor on the Barre q
MONTPELIER electric railway.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13

Frank blanchard, the 1I-year-UId
boy who attempted to wreck the
southbound train at Brandon he night
last spring by placing ties N the
track. near Willey's crossing, and VINO
telephoned from the stable where he
was employed that he was the man
wanted. recently shot himself. possibly
fatally, in Shapleigh, N. H. Blanch-
ard was thought to be out OF ms
head, having suffered partial sun
stroke last summer 1t is also thought
that his rash action was caused by
love affair. 1t is thought that ne mas
a chance for recovery. but tnat ne
would never have the use of his legs.
his body being paralyzed from his
hips downward.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13
STATE Medical Men Meet.

The 92d annual meeting of the yer.
mont State Medical society opened at
Burlington yesterday with a fair at
tendance.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13

Chas. f. Hughes. counsel OF the m
surance investigating committee OF
New York. who recently gained ma
tional fame by his success In bring
ing to light the scandalous conduct OF
certain great insurance companies. de-
clined. Monday, Oct. ?. the republican
nomination for mayor of New YORK.
Various prominent republicans have
declined the honor and the opposi-
ton TO the Tammany ticket. headed
by Mayor George B. Mcclellan. Is in
a weakened condition. William Ran
dolph Hearst was named as candi.
date for the ONCE at municipal
ownership mass meeting in New York
city last week The meeting DE-
nounced both old parties as corrupt
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13

Prof. Newton c. Dougherty, super
intendent of the city schools of Pc
oria. ILL.,. for more than 20 years
president of the Peoria National bank
and a capitalist. has been arrested on
two true bills returned by the grand
Jury charged with forgery and en-
bezzlement The arrest followed an
investigation by the grand jury OF
charges brought against Professor
Dougherty that the accounts of the
school funds. which were deposited IN
the bank of which he was president
were being manipulated. The investi-
CATION resulted in the discovery that
there was a shortage of at least $780,
900. It is believed that much great
er shortage will be found. Dougherty
gave bail in the sum Of $4,000. He has
been for years regarded as one OF the
foremost educators in the country.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-13

sI-blsck and tan hound: white spo "a "a
en. white breast Answers 70 pane lu
sgai1hed On collar, Reward and ef =, :.
II JEFFERs. Miliers Pals. hAss. VIZ
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02
Letter Of Appreciation
Miss Frances Bolts Speaks
Gratefully Of the Kindness
Of Las Vegas Friends
Toward Her Sister.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. lewis have re.
cciyed a long letter from Mis- sFrances
Bolts. sister OF Miss Lena Bolts. the
popular high school teacher who died
here a couple OF weeks ago Miss
Bolts tells Of the preparations her sis.
ter had made TO leave for Las Vegas
the night the sad message telling OF
Miss Lena's death was received. The
family had been given no idea Of the
nature Of the young lady"s Illness but
II was thought bst TO have some mem.
Der Of the family come out. In speak.
Ing Of the reception of the body and
the service at home, Miss Bolts says:
''The remains were met at the sta
ton al 800 Wednesday by friends
who accompanied them TO our home.
After resting here for Il short while,
they were taken TO the Presbyterian
church, whore funeral services were
conducted by u pastor. Loving
friends had beautifully decorated the
church. aud the music by a select
choir was most beautiful. The next
morning we went TO Bethel church
several miles north Oh this place. The
road took us through our old country
home place. by the house whore Lena
spent the earlier years of her life: by
the little school house where she re-
celved her earliest instruction, to the
church with which she first united.
where she was laid 10 rest by the side
Of our father.
"Ihe flowers from Kansas City
came In good order. They were
beautiful, especially the bunch OF
roses. The flowers upon the casket
while somewhat w%ithercd, were most
, expressive
They were u high tribute to her use.
~fuineas, her beautiful character and
her beautiful disposition, We receiv.
I'D many flowers from Lena's friends
from different parts OF the state, many
from the friends aud relatives here.
We have received many letters paying
the highest tribute. but somehow, none
seemed so sweet as those from her
new.madc friends In Las Vegas, who
held her in such high appreciation and
who cared for her 80 tenderly during
her illr ess, and who now speak Of her
as delicately as though a loved n OF
their own had passed away. We were
much gratified that services were held
In Las Vegas. Lena esteemed the Rev.
Mr.. skinner most highly"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02

The weather was vile last night, but
to the happy hearted throng within
the Duncan opera house the wealth.
or counted little, The disfavor Of the
elements probably prevented many
from attending but those who did 70
enjoyed the evening immensely, The
daaee was given ny the Las Vegas
symphony orchestra That popular or
g~anisatiou had a lot OF new and at
tractiyc music on tap and drew on the
the supply TO excellent advantage. Al
The coneomltant features OF the bal
wire admirably carried out, Tn,
dahce continued until late,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02

No lack Of punctnality Of the trains
from the west IL due, to some extent.
to The necessity OF giving a right Of
way To through orange trains from
California Something like one hun.
dred and nifty carloads az oranges
pass through the city daily. II Is
necessary TO rush the perishahle fruit
through as fast as possible. However.
As the track Is had In seins places
there In much slow travelling and such
accidents as the pulling out OF draw
heads and the hoAking az couplings
freaAeatiy delay the trains between
stations II Ehe passenger trains ar,
behind they must stay behind Henc,
It Is Impossible for she officials hers
to predict the Time II arrival Of IN,
tFasBs vita n degrge cf accuracy
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02
Beuiah Budget.
Beulah. ". NJ. Feb.

Beulah, ". NJ, teD. ~, IVA.
Some xix inches OF snow fell on
the night Of the 20, which gives as.
surance Of muddy roads until the mid.
die OF March.
There have been little or no
lumber and ties marketed during the
winter. aud with the present outlook
there will be but littlg now until after
crops are planted.
Speaking OF guns, reminds one OF
shooting soft is in point here and
now TO ask what some of the poor,
who suffered the loss OF crops In last
years floods, are going 70 do for seed
no plant their ranches this spring :
! II occurs 10 your correspondent that
| every cen OF that legislative aprro'
| priation. should he used In the purch-
ase Of seed and thus help the unfortun.
ate to help themselves,
A very modest petition will he pre-
scented to our county commissioners
hs the citizens OF the Upper Sapello
next. Monday, asking for powder and
material 10 assist IN repairing their
reads which we're literally Washed
away last September, These peopl,
have been travelling through Their
fields 10 get out and In, but now al
their fields must he planted they nus
have ether ways Of egrcss and IN
grcss. RuSTiCus
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02

There are seven pale.faces who will
take the trail, tonight. for the camp.
fire ef Rcd Cloud Tribe. All The
brothers and sojon,nIng Red men are
askcd 90 be present, and assist in CIV.
Ing the travellers q hearty welcome.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02

Mary Ann. the sevenmontbs' uId
daughter Of Mr., and Mrs, Juan silva.
who reside on Gonzales street. died
yesterday and was buried this af.
ternoon In the Catholic burying
ground. on The west side. Deceased
was The remaining twin. the brother
having died aome time ago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02

A missionary Tea viii he given TO.
morrow afternoon At 3 O'Clock by the
Womaus Auxiliary Of ~, Paui's
Episcopal chnrch AZ the residence Of
Mrs, u H. Browne on Grand Avenue.
TO which III. public are cordially In
yited,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02

The meeting OF the w, G. r. u,
which was 10 be held tomorrow, will
be postponed one week. on account
Of The illneaa OF Mrs, s.. e Long.
MRS JOHN SHANK, Sec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02

The work 81 grading Main Avenue
goes mcrrily on, and the change has
left some OF the flower gardens high
In the air.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-02

The C~astane1a lawn Is becoming a
thing OF beauty. The green grass Ia
attaining considerable growth and pas
scngcra indulge Ia much admiration