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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
THE THIRD CANDIDATE.
Who He Is and an Estimate Of His
Chances in the Field.

The Randolph Herald and News
gives the following editorial sketeh ana
estimate of John W. Gordon OF barry,
the third candidate for nomination 70
congress from the second district anu
his chances of success IN the thfee'cor'
nered contest:
There may be more or less ,nqons
through the district MS to who John W. oor'
don is, inasmueh as his name u ho' u
household word from Canada me 10 Wv
Massac husetts border. Mr.. aordoh o"o
OF the leading citizens of hustiing Barre, y
lawyer Of established practice ana o"s'
ness man. He was graduated from Dart
mouth college. He Is Of middle age ana Nv
his best in mental and physical vigor' MT
Gordon IL q born fighter, goou Puo"o
speaker, and an active personality lie mas
been mayor of Barre for three terms ana
city attorney. He is, we believe, whoiiy
without legislative experience, having never
served In either body OF the state legislature
or otherwise, but has often appeared oeiore
committees urging or opposing acts Oh reg
islation. He has never held places OF pre-
ferment outside of Barre
In politics, Mr., Gordon has been OF varied
stripe. Prior to 1896 he was democrat.
When Organism came in he became goa
democrat and in 1900 had entered the re-
publican fold. He has stumped regularly IN
each campaign, delivering his views
Mr. Gordon enters as dark horse, ne
can hardly expect to secure much initiai
support in field so well and thoroughly
canvassed in advance. In the event OF
very close contest between Messrs. Bell and
Haskins, Gordon, with few votes in the
convention, might cause some worry, but
otherwise, with conditions as they are, MS
candidacy will hardly appear as a serious
factor. Mr.. Plumley's friends have already
transferred their support to the other candl'
dates largely, and, recollecting Barre's atti'
tude toward Plumley six years ago, not many
Of them will go to Gordon now. just where
strength will come for Gordon outside Barre
city and town is puzzle. The voters have
already made choice as between Haskins
and Bell, and the introduction OF third can
didate so late in the game will not divert
them.
This paper would have been pleased to
support Hon. Frank Plumley had he entered
the field. II highly esteems Governor Q. j.
Bell for his record as chief executive. Lin
tied to choice between the three announced
candidates, it prefers Hon. kittredge Has
kins, present incumbent, for the coming
term II believes he can serve the district
better as representative in congress than
either OF the other gentlemen.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
MOUNT WASHINGTON SOLD.
Part of White Mountain Reserve Which
Congress- Is Asked to Create.

A property transfer which may have
bearing on the setting apart of the White
mountains as a forest preserve was recorded
at the court house at Lancaster, N. H., Mon
day when the sale of 10000 acres of tim
Der land, including Mt. Washington, was
entered upon the official books of the coun'
ty. The grantor is Robert osgood and the
purchaser the Garland, Cobb g. Stahl com
pany, which was formed for the purpose Of
buying in the property and is composed OF
prominent business men OF various New
Hampshire towns. II is stated that the ter
ritory transferred may form the nucleus OF
the White mountain region which, under
bill now pending in congress, would be made
into public preserve. The land was
bought by Mr. 0sgood last July under
mortgage sale About 100000, it is UNI
derstood, is involved in the transaction. The
bill alluded to appropriates 100000 for
the creation of the White mountain and APP
palachian forest reserves. II has been con
fdently predicted that the senate will take
Up and pass the bill soon after it has, dis
posed OF the rate bill but the outlook in the
house is less encouraging. The hearings in
April before the house committee on agricul'
ture were attended by one Of the largest
delegations appearing before congressional
committee during this session. Three New
Englanders spoke--Governor McLane OF
New Hampshire, Theophiius Parsons of Bos'
ton, treasurer of the Lyman Mills, who is
chairman Of the delegation representing the
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, and @. 5,
Goodrich OF Hartford, Conn. Governor Nc.
Lane pointed out that the denudation Of
these mountains by the axe means immeas-
urable disaster to the populations of score
Of great cities which look to the hills for
strength: and that this forest preservation
means more benefit to other states than to
New Hampshire in the preservation of the
general water protection. Mr.. Parsons paid
particular attention to the relation of the
project to the water power of New England
and presented petitions from persons repre-
senting an investment of 100000 in
manufacturing industries in connection with
this power, urging the establishment Of the
forest reserve He argued that New Eng
land is manufacturing, not an agricultural
country, and that the Connecticut, the
largest Of its rivers, is entirely dependent
on the water shed for its supply. Mr..
Goodrich confined his remarks to the effect
of deforestaton on the navigability Of New
England rivers. Navigation was being more
and more interfered with, he said, and only
the passage of the bills providing for the
creation of forest reserve would remove
the existing menace, Thirteen states were
represented at the hearing.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
CHURCH NOTICES.

First Bapts, church. George b. lawson,
minister. Morning worship, 1890. Subject
of sermon Fulfilling the Law OF christ
Bible school, ~ m. Evening worship, I'3o'
Subject OF sermon, Some Things that Are
Sure. Prayer service, Friday, 7.45.
Centre Congregational church, Rev. II. n
Miles, pastor. Morning service at 1880
The pastor will speak upon Healthy In
stincts. Sunday school at l1.a5. Evening
service Of song at o'clock. Miss Florence
Hemingway will report the great lnterna-
tional convention of the Student Volunteers
recently held in Nashville.
Methodist church. Rev. A. II. Webb, pas
tor, SO High street. 1880 q. m, the pastor
will give a short talk to the children, before
The sermon. Has a. m, Sunday school;
D. M, Junior league. The anniversary exer
cises of the Epworth league and the installa'
ton of officers will take the place OF the
regular evening service Tuesday evening"
class meeting at las. Friday evening prayer
meeting at las.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

that town for 81 years, farming and
running saw'mill which was equipped
with an old.fashioned vertical saw OPP
Grated by water'wheel on the outlet
Of Marlboro South pond. He moved
from Marlboro 10 West Brattleboro and
was engaged in the freight and team
ing business there until he removed to
this village. Until rheumatism forced
him to give up active work Mr.. Mather
was employed as carpenter lie has
two brothers, David and Miller Mather,
both Of Marlboro.
Mrs. Mather's name was Damaris
Kelly and she was the daughter OF
George and Mia (starr) Kelly. Her
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
The Criticism of an Authority.

The dramatic critic of the Detroit
Free Press. one Of the Leading stage au-
thorities Of This country. said Of the
Jefferson boys when thew began an en-
pagement IN that eity Feb. %: Joseph
Jefferson. ir and William Winter ,Jef.
ferson sons of the illustrious leader in
the field of comedy whose going hence
last AnriI was received as a national
loss came forward in the Detroit opera
house last night as principals in The
Rivals. Theirs is the version of the
sheridan classic that was prepared by
the late Mr.. Jefferson. and defended
by him in his widely read biography
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

neutrality-suspicious. was Benjamin
Carpenter. who settled in Guilford in
l770, served in the revolutionary war
as a field officer, was member OF the
first constitutional convention OF Yer
mont. and held the Office of lieutenant
governor of this state from 1873 to
17sO. Mrs. Mather was born in Gull
ford July 6, 1882, and was married to
Mr.. Mather in that town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mather had three sons
and three daughters, but only the
daughters survive. They are Ida A.,
wife Of Walbridge G. Horton of this
town. Clara b., wife of Austin =. Miller
of this town and Minnie j., wife of DR..
Albert J. Pullen of North FOND du
Lac, Wis.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
WEST ToWNSHEND.

Miss Hortense Switzer was home from
South Londonderry over Sunday.
John Ellis and Chapman Burroughs are
working at Holden & Martins mill in ia
maica.
Mrs Herbert Parsons and four children
are visiting her father, James Robbins, in
Jacksonville.
Elmer Chamberlain has returned from
Springfield, where he has been employed for
several months.
A large number of the local fishermen ven
tured forth May /, and some OF them
brought back very good strings of trout.
Arbor day was observed by the teacher
and pupils of the village school, who cleaned
the school grounds and made great improve
ments in the appearance of the hill on which
the schoolhouse is situated
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
sPoFFoRD.

Henry Burt has given up his tenement and
is boarding at Fred Fairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halliday of Bellows Falls
and Mrs. J. Town of Keene, Mrs. Forrest
Hall and son of Westmoreland and George
Estey of Hinsdae were in town Sunday and
attended the funeral of Mr.. Hamilton.
George L. Hamilton, lifelong resident
of this village, died at his home Thursday
morning at the age of II years. His health
had been poor for several years. Since the
death of his wife, three years ago, he had
failed great DEAL Mr.. Hamilton owned
and carried on the sash and blind business
for many years. He was good citizen and
respected by the community and will be
greatly missed. He leaves two sons, Frank
G. of this village, Fred M. of Keene. and one
daughter, Mrs. s. Fred Carpenter OF Paw
tucket, R. l. Funeral services were held at
the home Sunday at / o'clock, Rev. Thomas
Roscoe officiating. Much sympathy is ex.
pressed for the family in their sorrow.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

inc the afternoon and music furnished
by A monograph. Mr.. and Mrs. Mather
received nearly 500, 500 OF that
amount being in gold. Among those
present from out of town were Mrs
Janette Snow, Lawrence and Leighton
snow. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pratt, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Turner, Mr. and Mrs.
c. J. Lazelle and Mr.. and Mrs. Z. H.
Prouty of Dover. Mrs. Snow is Mrs
Mather s only sister
Mr.. and Mrs. Mather have been resi-,
dents of Brattleboro for the past 80
wears. and have for more than IL years
occupied their present home on Elm
street. Mr.. Mather was born In Mari,
boro Nov. %, 1882, son of Daniel ana
Almira (Miller) Mather He lived IN
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

A stringent law for the protection of
horses has recently been passed by the Mas
sachusetts legislature. This law makes it a
crime to sell at public auction, or even to
lead ride or drive on public way, any
horse which, on account of lameness or 9TH
err cause, could not be worked without vio-
lating the law against cruelty to animals.
An exception is made in the case of horses
that are being taken to a hospital or other
place for their humane keeping or Killing
One purpose of this lsw--which it is said the
society for the prevention of cruelty to ami.
mails intends to enforce very strict1y-is to
prevent a certain class of New England deal.
ers from buying lame horses in Boston and
other cities and shipping them to interior
places in Maine, New Hampshire and Yer
mont.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
NORTH HINSDALE.

Mrs. Isaiah Streeters father, who is with
her at present is in feeble health.
Charles Reed, who has been quite i'll, is
out again
A meeting was called at the church Sat
urday night to make arrangements for Me-
mortal day.
Harry Haywood of Elmira, N. Y, is Wis
ting his wife and children at her father s,
Henry Barrett's
A. E. Torrey recently had a colt quite
badly hurt in the pasture, supposedly from
the kick of another horse. A veterinary
surgeon was called, but he has not much
hopes of saving the colt.
There will be supper on the school
house lawn near the monument next Wed
nesday evening, the proceeds to go towards
helping out on Memorial day. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
WEST NoRTHrIELD.

Albert Hicks is clerking for Mrs. G. b.
Merrill.
Mrs. Mary Gates has been visiting her
son in Orange.
Rufus Phillips took business trip to
New York recently.
Walter Holton of Fitchburg called on rel
atives here Friday.
J. P. Aldrich stepped on spike recent
ly, causing a very sore foot.
Henrietta Brigham of Marlboro, Mass, is
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Corse.
George Strange of Northampton and Rob
ert Strange of Warehouse Point, Conn.,, are
guests of their mother, Mrs. William
Strange.
Pauline, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Aldrich, who has been very sick
with pneumonia has so far recovered as to
be able to sit up a little.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mather Observe
Fiftieth Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs, William Mather Of Elm
street celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary at the home OF their
daughter, Mrs, Austin H. Miller, Of
Main street, Monday afternoon, Over
100 relatives and friends called be-
tween the hours of and . clock TO
extend congratulations, and the ocen'
sion was one of much enjoyment to all.
The rooms were tastefully decorated
with daffodis, smilax aud yellow crepe
paper, Refreshments were served dur
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

ford lake. The first of the pretty cottages
which now peep out from among the trees
on the yerdant banks of the lake was buiit
nv him about 1877, on the northeast shore'
About two years later he built another on
the east side, south of the channel on the
cliff rock. and he spent many happy hours
gliding over the shimmering surface OF the
lake or basking in the sunshine OF its pen
BILE paved shores. The last time noticed mere
he came on a bicycle for a passing hour'
He'll come no more; and his old friends
here will miss his pleasant countenance ana
cheerful words.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

Hazen Uri, S years old, son of the
Boston & Maine station agent at West
Lebanon, N. H., was drowned in the
Connecticut river at White River juno
ton yesterday. He was playing on the
bank with his older brother and slipped
in, the swift current sweeping him
away.
The republican convention for the
first congressional district will be held
at Middlebury June 10. 1t is expected
that Congressman D. J. Foster will be
present and address the convention.
Delegates will be elected on the same
basis as the apportionment for the
state convention.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
The uniyersalist Church.

The Bible study class will meet at the par
sonage, Saturday evening of this week at
7.3O. Subject of study the story of the
fierce demoniac healed All people welcomed
TO this class. Bring your Bibles.
Service of worship on Sunday morning
with sermon by the minister Of the church.
The public always welcomed to the services
of the church.
At noon the Sunday school will study
Mark 5:1.20
The mems class will discuss the ethical
purpose of labor. All men invited to this
class.
Mr.. Masseck will conduct service at Gull
ford at Q o'clock Sunday.
The mission circle will meet on Thursday
afternoon at the church
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

DR.. w. s. Webb of Shelburne has bought
of John j. Flynn of Burlington the power
plant and mills at Shelburne Falls. Mr..
Flynn intended to develop the power to run
an electric railroad between Burlington and
Shelburne but has changed his plans and
the road will not be built as designed. DR..
Webb will utilize the plant to furnish power
for electric lights at Shelburne Farms, tax.
ing the place of the steam power plant of
100 horsepower. The dam at Shelburne
Falls is one of the Oldest in Vermont and was
originally built by Ira Allen, clothing mills
being established. The present dam and
grist mill have been worked for fully SO
years.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
JACKSONVILLE.

Fred Rawson and his mother of Jamaica
have been at G. P. Rawson's few days
Mrs. Herbert Parsons and children are Wis
ting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. b. Rob
bins.
NJ. w. and NJ. H. Kingsbury and }. M.
Dorset were in Brattleboro for day last
week.
Mrs. Merritt Kingsbury came from Leo
minister, Mass, last week, and Joined her
husband at his home here.
Mrs. Mary Burke, who has been at her
home in Plymouth, Mass, for a few weeks,
has returned to J. M. Dorsett's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

The body Of Joseph B. Davis, who disap-
peared from his home in Duxbury Friday
afternoon, was found Sunday morning in the
Winooski river. Mr.. Davis was last seen
sitting on some rocks on the Moretown side
of the river, and it was nearly opposite this
point that the body was found. The first clew
was given by a cane which he had been
carrying, and which was found near the
rocks. 1t is probable that he became i'll or
missed his footing and so fell into the wa
ter. Mr.. Davis was over 80 years old.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

A tip is given that the bureau Of animal
husbandry of the federal department Of agri.
culture will send its representatives to Rut.
land June and 6 to select four Morgan
mares and stations for use in its breeding
establishment which is to be located at Bur.
lington and operated in connection with the
agricultural college. On those dates large
number of Morgan breeders will doubtless be
present at the horse show to be given in Rut.
land, and it is on this account that the gov.
eminent will have its buyers present
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

A verdict of guilty has been brought
by the diocesan court Of the Protestant
Episcopal church at Batavia, N. Y, in
the case of DR.. Algernon s. Crapsey,
on trial for heresy.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11
sporroRp LAKE.

Azor Marshall, who recently died in Brat.
tleboro was the pioneer cottsger OF Spot
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-25

and It Is indeed a satisfaction 10 make
note Of 1.-TWO Wholesome and re-
spectacle maids from sweden not
given 90 late hours, nor The going in
quest 81 the lesser, not 20 say lower
entertainments our city seems to main
tain. Special mention Us made of
these two superior examples n house
hold help. before going on with our
story. because they are indeed a rare
article in our midst However, one
day not many weeks ago. while the
said family was enjoying ifs MONDAY
meal. one of these cmpty-beer-hottle
pretendors happened along and paus-
cd al the kitchen door The FIRST
maid waited upon her mistress With
the fellows call.
We've nothing for him TODAY
Mary" said the lady, 80 dispatch
him quickly"
Mary returned 10 the kitchen where
this greasy patch of humanity had
presumed 20 enter during her absence.
aud 90 md her terrified sister shrink
iur into a corner. while tho wretch
aas chucking her hcueaih the chin.
Mary with "A strength redoubled by
terror and indignation pulled him
away. aud delivered the messagc of
her mistress. al The same time adding,
so take yourself on. At once.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-25

Nuisance and rumor! sku'king
shadows Of our town, Is there not
special searchnght made FOR these
with glare 20 powerful as To- burn
them out and cleanse and purify their
unwholesome trail? II there IS not
there certainly should be.
What Of these musty old fellows
going about our streets. In their tum-
bic down conveyance buying up
empty bottles, and rocking with that
which usually fills the bottles they es-
pecially clamor for; poking about In
back yards after unclean rid-raff. the
like Of which they are themselves?
OF course there are exceptions % the
rule. and ihess We are glad 10 have
come around IN the spring and fall
90 relieve us N the accumulation ~
bottles, cans etc, that the garbage
wagon fails 10 come for. al times
Rut We are how speaking OF these
bold. loW-doWn charactcrs that
should not be- allowed al large With
out policemen al their backs
In ono Of our fine residences where
dWells a fine family. are employed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-25
A CHAT WITH THE CREEK" GIRL VIOLINIST

- HANK you very much-thank
YOU very much" and the quick
smile accompanying this pretty
return for applause. has quite
won the house over at the Orpheum
during the week. In appreciation OF
Argyra Kasyron. the Greek violinist.
In quiet conversation with this tall
ented girl, for she is indeed talented
along many lines, that which attracts
the listener most Of all is her total
lack OF affectation and stage veneer
She IS natural, absolutely, quality
rare ia popular artists and public IA
yorites II is refreshing and resttul
to find In 50 charming a personality as
Argyra Kastron. one who with her
varied accomplishments fills her place
aud calling with modesty and Woman-
illness.
This gifted viollnist Is not Greek,
after an. nor can she speak a word OF
the language. She was, however, born
and raised In Albania, province not
far removed from that ancient shrine
Of the mighty fair Greece. She comes
of titled family. and in speaking of
them. said. Could they know Of my
present calling. they would think me
lost and abandoned for all time and
eternity
Woman AT home never so any
where without their faces carefully
yelled below the eyes, and Of course,
when | am I'm Rome ! do as the Ro-
mans Do ! am obliged to. Why, If
Young lady goes to any sort OF an en-
tertainmeut she is closely attended,
though she goes to mingle with wo-
men only. II II be a ball. the women
dance with one another, At court the
sultan only Is privileged, or rather we
are privileged to the presence OF the
Sultan only
This entertaining young artist began
the study Of the violin when Is years
old. Il have always been very lazy
she said. with some solemnity, and
given to simplifying my exercises, IN
order to accomplish in one hour what
would otherwise require from four TO
six
Il came 10 America In 1901, ana
after concluding a season with Sousa.
as soloist / returned 20 Europe 10
study under Caesar Thomson Ana
hv her wonderful cleverness displayed
ON the violin. there Is little doubt, that
this famous master considered her
among his most promising pupils.