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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10
En.active Program of rortnightly Club.

Fe FOrtnightly club has issued an at
|ye program for the work the coming
4 which will begin Sept. "a with an
Enoon social; Oct, 8, the History of Spain
be the general topic; Oct. %, the
|dan Reign of Spanish Literature; Nov.
be Story Of the Jesuits; Nov. 10, Brave
Fe Holland; Dec. 3, A Century of Con-
rs and Contradictions in France; Dec.
The Failure of the Reformation; Dec.
The Literary Lustre of the French
Fit Jan. Ia, An Evening Social; Jan.
The Development of the Drama; Feb.
From Wittenberg to Florence; Feb. %,
|AlHaVia, Its Heroes and Legends;
|Nh II, Bonnie Scotland; March %, The
F'as COurtiers of Henry VIII, Sir
|nas Moore, Thomas Cromwell, Cardinal
Seyi April s, The Rise of England's Sea
ET the Armada; April %, Historical
Fince of Kenilworth; May 6, Shakespeare,
comedy Of Errors May 20. musicale;
the annual business meeting. Meet
will be held from to o'clock and
afS hour will be devoted to the review
new books and current magazine articles.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10
WEST HALIFAX.
Fire Destroys Frank stones Steam Mill
$4,000 Damage.

Frank stones steam sawmill was burned
ia the ground early last Saturday morning
The loss is estimated at $4,000, There was
no insurance. The fire was discovered by
Frank Phillips, who lives at Mr.. stones, al
about ais o'clock and he raised the rest
Of the family, but the building was then q
mass Of flames, The people In Jacksonville
and Halifax responded readily 10 the tele'
phone Are alarm CALI 1t was too late 10
save any Of the contents OF the mill but they
succeeded In saving dry house and a
quantity OF stove wood Just back Of the
mill. The blow Is heavy one TO Mr.,
Stone as he carried no insurance except on
the boiler and IL Is not thought that that
was much damaged as il was all bricked
over and in a building by itself just back
Of the mill. Mr.. Stone had put in $4,000
worth Of new machinery In the last two
years. He had been keeping a night watch
but the man was not feeling well and was
not ON duty Friday or Saturday nights. The
cause Is unknown but II is thought by
many that the mill was struck by lightning,
Miss Z. NJ. Brown is helping Mrs. y. q,
Stone ~ present.
Miss Blanche Brown Of Ashaed Mass, is
visiting Miss Laura Phillips
Miss Edith Phillips has gone to Whining
ton to work at the Childs tavern
Grace Thurber has been spending a week
with her friend Mrs, Gertrude Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davenport and son
Of Rowe Mass are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j.
G. Vim.
Rev. Ward Brigham of Brooklyn, y. y,
will speak in the universast church Aug,
10, at o'clock.
r. J. Phillips has been haying in Colran
the past week and Frank Phillips has been
doing his work during his absence.
4. J. Cooke and granddaughter, Miss Mar.
jorie Petit, Of Clarksburg, Mass has been
visiting Mr.. Cookies brother, Z. $. Cooke
the past week.
About 40 Of the friends of Harry CLARK
rendered him surprise party at his home
Tuesday evening, II being the occasion OF
his alst birthday anniversary. The evening
was enioyably spent with music and games,
including a guessing contest Refreshments
Of lee cream, cake and lemonade were serv'
ed on the piazza which was illuminated with
Japanese lanterns. The party broke up AZ
late hour and all pronounced it success.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

sH' =, Combs of Beckett is guest of Mrs.
'ar Slate,
larry Rich of Athol has been a guest
Afnold Hoton.
Ipi'I ny Rieb of Athol was guest at Ar
\ notions this week.
|, b.. D schell and family have gone TO
''Ogs for few weeks.
!, !, A. ober and family are at their sum
, "Ome On Ober's Lookout.
s~% Washer of Brattleboro is visiting
STUNT Mrs. G. y. Kidder.
:, ware is entertaining his cousin, Mrs
\, uue Lee Church, of Ohio.
\, IT. flske has returned to Joseph Clark S
|, vacation Of several months.
y NJ Dale Of Springfield, native of this
I, " visiting at John Dalton's.
/, anna Merrill Simmons of Leominster
n recent guest at Charles Keet's.
\ anna Merrill Simmons of Leominster
|, recent guest at Charles Keet's.
n. wy Bernard Of Greenfield has been
M sues' OF his uncle, Eugene Lavelle.
M :, Mary Dutton is in Hartford, the
I, VI aer cousin, Mrs. L. A. Woodruff.
I'M. Edward Sankey and daughter OF
IN are the guests of C. A. Linsiey.
NOrihheld band will go to Warwick
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10
NoRTHFIELp FARMS.
Lawn Party at the Home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Slate

With RIVAL hosnitali,, aud sansrostty as
has been their custom for many years Mr..
and Mrs, II. NJ. Slate opened their beauti,
fu and spacious grounds 10 the Ladies'
Benevolent society for a lawn Marty last
week Wednesday evening The supper table
was spread on the lawn beyond the rayine
ana al 0 o'clock every seat was filled with
merry party. After supper the company
was entertained with music by Mr.. Slate
and later Ice cream and cake were served
The afair was great success socially aud
financially Mr.. and Mrs, stowell also Mr.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

!Ae former students in district No. y
picnic near the school building last
Y Thursday. About 60 were present
among the guests from out of town
= Mrs. Belle Fisher johnson of Orange
\ Joseph Rieb of Athol, Mr.. and Mrs.
A'y Of Boston, their daughter, Mary, and
gFandaughters. A basket luncheon was
'"' old school songs were sung, games
. played and a social time was enjoyed
ll Funds were raised for the next
y picnic and it was voted that the
! should be the first Thursday in Au-
Y i9O7 Miss Lottie Holton was chosen
ausH and Mrs. Haskell Holton secre-
lOr the next year and committee
,%std Of Mrs. Merrill T. Moore and
Y !. MEDIA ). Holton was chosen to arrange
'"'afy program for the next annual PIC
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10
GuILroRD CENTER.

A republican rally will be held this even,
inc the speakers being John W. Gordon OF
BaTre, John W. Redmond of Newport and
Joseph G. Jones of Rutland.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

Don't drag along with a dull bilious
heavy feeling. You need a pill. use D ,.e
Wits Little Early Rlsers, the famous ~
snIts are sure. Sold by Geo. E. Greene.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10
BONNEVILLE.
Bondvilie Wins from Jacksonville and Loses
10 Manchester.

nondyillc fastened its eye on the ball last
Saturday and easily defeated iiawsonville ~ 20
10 by hitting Iandman hard and often. Bond
Vile made 10 hits, rs Of which were punched
In six innings and the cheering whang Of the
hats was heard hut twice when Il did not
count In the run making, Incidentally Wheel
cr won his first game for Bondyllle, lie was
complete master ~ the opposing batsintn and
only after a commanding lead had been secured
did be give thom a chance 10 connect for hits.
-Four tunes I'D iackey. the Bondylle left field
or. smito the bali squarcy on the nose, The
feature 81 the game was q one hand catch by
Toad Wheeler, who played with Rawsonyille.
Score by innings
Bondyie. lSeii 700 ola
Batteries, Wheeler and Williams, Landman
and Robbins; umpire, Smith,
Bond,ille met It's first defeat o. the season
Wednesday At Manchester by the score Of 5 TO
9. Following is the score by inningst
Ilandyille. 5000 o o o Ia
Manchester, io0Ol o 0-5
Batteries, Evans and Jimmo, Noroross and
Watkins; umpire, Adams,
Bondyile viii 20 to Chester next Saturday to
play the strong Chester team.
Mis-. Mable Taylor Of Manchester Is visiting
In town this week
VI. +. Cobb Of Michigan has been visiting
relatives IN town the past weck.
Miss Lola Cobb, who has been working In
Brattleboro, is home for the summer.
Misses Doris and Lila johnson Of Bernard
ston have been visiting in town the past week
L. II. Perry and Miss Pearl Duane have re-
turned home from Mt. Holly after making
visit.
NJ. C. Vale, who has been visiting his IA
Their E. V. Vale. returned to his home in Wor'
ces,er, Mass, last Monday,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

cation ailows 1sw 70 recently passed.
result OF "a" A.. r Banis.
The house occupied , BY MRS, :, was struck
ter and daughter in Mor re- tha recent cleo
by lightning during one 81 .hs Wv roof was torn
trica showers rs canister and is the granddaughter
Of Of, the ,o la,e NG No serious damage was done
this town. Nv ,..ou =. sun.
Miss Carrie B. Barber pui snn and con-
plies for the Northheid ~. seini Francis Wood
ference while =, riding farm W snperintendents,
aru, n,, Wv was thrown from the caIrias ~
ultimately Ten no bones were broken ana D Den
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
California
Limited
To Chicago in5 Days
Leaves daily at 80 .. N
Vita Diners and SieeperI

:oU "A -Af.ir OF stockton, Mereed. Fresno,
Hanford. Visalta. Bakerneld
500 p land intermediate points
9:30 A.M.-Galifernia Limited, days
to Chicago. Leaves every day. Direct
connection TO Grand Canyon.
$50 A4M.-Vallcy Limited for Stockton,
Merced. Fresno, Hanford. Vtsalia.
Bakersfield and points on Sierra
Railway
1855 AM.-For Stockton. Riversbank.
Oakdale and points on Sierra Rail-
way
4:O0 P.M.-For Stockton Fresno and
INTERN edfate points.
soc PM-Ov erland Express for Dem
yer. Kansas City. Chicago and Grand
Canyon.
TICKET OFFICES-Ferry building.
San Francisco; 1112 Broadway, Fortieth
st and San Pablo ave. Oakland: Uni-
versity ave. and West St, Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
FAvORS BANK PLAN
USED BY FRANCE.
Chamber Of Commerce of
New York Gives Support
to New Currency Method
MANY ARE OPPOSED

NEW YORK Nov. 1.-The New York
Chamber of Commerce today by a large
majority adopted a report of a special
committee which recommended the es-
tablishment in this country of a bank
to issue currency, similar to the bills
of the Bank of France. There was
much opposition to the plan, however.
AND many speakers declared that it
Wa impracticable.
Jacob H. Schiff suggested that in
lieu of a central bank the national
banks form central issue association
to take up the matter of circulation. He
also proposed that the law requiring
the banks to hold a reserve of 25 per
cent deposits be so amended as to
allow the issue of fifth of the re-
serve in emergencies. This he said
would divide an emergency currency
of 1925, 100000, which would be suf-
hcient to tide over unusual disturb
ances and could be restored to the re-
serve when the emergency was passed.
Schiff declared that there was dis
trust of an opposition to the plan
throughout the country, especially by
the 5000 national banks and that the
public was opposed to such centraliza-
tfon. The approval of the idea he
said, would increase tire distrust among
the business interests of the South and
West of all suggestions emanating
from New York.
Stuyvesant Fish, president of the
Illinois Central Railroad, declared that
he was opposed to a central bank under
Government control and asserted that
the national banks of France and Ger
many We're private institutions He
said he was not opposed to a private
central bank.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
SAN JOSE WILL CASE FOUGHT
BITTERLY ON GROUND OF FRAUD
Amount Involved Only Two Thousand
Dollars and Charge Made That
Document Is Forxcrv

SAN JOSE, Nov 1.-The second trial
Of the Thomas will contest has been
in progress for three days in Depart
ment No. of the Superior Court be-
fore a jury. The amount involved in
this suit is only $4,000, but the case is
being fought bitterly.
John ". Thomas died a year ago.
leaving a $4,000 estate No will was
produced for some time bat after an
administrator had been appointed John
r. Young filed a viii for probate in
which he is made a devisee to the
amount of $4,000. bequeathed TO him. ac-
cording to the terms of the document.
IN token Of the esteem OF the deceased.
A contest was filed to this will on the
alleged ground that 1T is bogus. The
first trial resulted in disa agreement
D. T. Ames. a handwriting expert,
testified today that the signature to
the will is a forgery. Others familiar
with the handwriting of the deceased
declare that the signature is forged
The outcome of the contest is being
watched for with interest by many
people. owing to the prominence of the
man whose sworn word is impugned by
the expert.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
DESPERATE Dat TIE
WITH ROBBERS.
-Four Dead Is Result of
the Fight Between Posse
and Kennewick Thieves
MURDERER BUT "A BOY

SPOKANE. Wash. Nov. -Four men
are dead as a result of the battle yes
terday afternoon near Kennewick.
Wash. between officers and a band of
men who had robbed two stores in
Kennewick
The dead are Marshal. Michael Glover,
Jacob Lake, ex-convict; Joseph Holzer,
deputy sheriff; Frank Perry, member of
posse accidentally shot.
The captured robber, youth who
first gave his name as Robert Layton
and who later said his name was Ern-
est Barker and that he came from
Florence, Colorado, is reported to be a
pugilist known in Seattle Sheriff Nc
Neil. who also was shot when his party
was ambushed by the robbers. is not
badly hurt.
Marshal Glover and Lake, the ex-
convict, Were killed during the battle,
Holzer and Perry died this morning.
Holzer was shot in the abdomen by the
young bandit now under arrest. After
shooting Holzer and Sheriff Mcneil the
youth fired four times at close range
at Harry Roseman, citizen, but missed
him.
The young bandit is not the Seattle
pugilist known as kid" Parker. The
arrested boy seems TO have adopted
that name in the hope of concealing
his own, which is probably Robert Lay
ton. He is an%undersfzed boy of per-
haps 19 years. with small. dark face
and: bushy hair:
The. officers now state that the youth
and Lake were the only: men concerned
in the .KenneWick robbery, and all
Of the posses have been called In.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
ATHLETIC. LEAGUE
INDORSEn BY
HARRISON.

Theeorganization of the Boys Athletic
League of San Francisco: next Sunday
in the Crocker School at. p, m will
mark one of the greatest events in
the athletic history Of the city.
All the large cities OF the United
States have their athletic leagues. and
they have proved to be a great benefit
to boys. The local league is the work
of Al Coney, who has taken a great
deal of interest in the boys of the
city who have to work the whole week
with no chance for athletic exercise
On Sunday William Greer Harrison
the president of the Olympic, and sew
eral prominent citizens whD are inter
ested in athletics Will address the
boys.
In speaking of the new organization
Harrison said yesterday. This is one
Of the best schemes that has ever been
started in San Francisco. It means the
making of the boys, and its good effect
will be far reaching. 1t is a PROPOSE
tion that should interest every citizen
Of San Francisco on account Of its
moral effect Now that the scheme
is launched it will become one of the
fixtures Of the city.
1t Will make men of the boys, for
they cannot take part in amateur
athletics honestly without being bet
to win out of the pure love of sport
inculcates in the young a manliness
and honestness of purpose that affects
their whole lives.
You show me a man that has cut
out a position in this world through
good hard work and / viii show you
in nine cases out of ten, a man that in
his youth has been identified with
amateur sports and pastimes. II
4.
II makes them despise anything that
is mean or underhanded. 1t gives them
a sound body and mind. and Will, in
years TO come, give a higher standard
Of character Of men who have been
working boys in their youth
1T has been proved in other cities
that the boys athletic league has less
ened crime This one point alone
should bring every man and woman
new organization. The Olympic Club
will give its hearty support, and it is
going to stand sponsor for the con
tinuation of the organization.
Athletically, il means a great deal
for il viii be kindergarten from
which in the future will be drawn
most of the great athletes of the
State. The age limit of 19 at which
a boy can become a member will cause
those who graduate to join the other
athletic clubs in the city to keep up
their training. 1t will also mean that
there viii be other athletic clubs
formed in parts of the city that are
distant from the clubs now in exist
ence.
There is one thing 1 would like to
see, and that is provision made for
an alumni of the league. The bows
when they get too old to be active
members should not lose their identity
with the organization. They should
still be actively interested in it, and ]
think that an alumni association will
hold them together
I hope that every member of the
Olympic Club that can afford the time
VIII be present next Sunday TO lend
ms moral support to the new league
There cannot be too many present"
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
CALIFORNIA
SCULLY'S WILL CUTS
OFF HIS DAUGHTERS
Entire Property of the
Great Landowner Goes
to His Widow Absolutely

~ WASHINGTON, Nov. THE will of
William Sculfy, otherwise known as
Lord" Scully. said to be the largest
owner Of real estate in America. was
s. flied here today for probate All his
lands are left absolutely TO his widow.
BY. his. will. Scully totally disin-
heTited bis three daughters, Mary.
Julia and Kathleen, in language as
follows:
I. leave my three daughters by my
first wife. Mary and Julia (both of
whom, IS I hear. have been married)
and Kathleen and 10 their children and
their .children's children and their de-
scendants- and. each of them nothing
whatever, my viii and meaning being
absolutely and entirely TO disinherit
all and each Of the three of them and
their descendants, I do this for super
abundant reasons. which. I forbear to
particularfze here
The ban is lightened somewhat as
: 10 the youngest daughter, Kathleen.
whom the testator recommends TO the
kind consideration OF his widow.
Q. Mrs .Scully is appointed guardian OF
the son, Frederick .Scully, during his
minority
PEORIA. Ili... Nov. John Scully.
grandson OF Lord" ScuIy of New
York, stated today that the terms of
.3sis grandfather's win had been known
by the members Of the family. He
said the. reason the daughters were
not given share or the estate was
a private family affair, which he did
not care to relate.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
POLO PROSPECTS
ARE FAR FROM
PROMISING.

Unless Frank J. Mackey brings a
team of English poloists to the coast
this winter the prospects for a good
season seem remote. Business cares
are engrossing the attentions of the
Tobins, who could be counted upon In
other yeats to place team made up
or the members Of their family in the
field at any time.
Francis ]. Carolan has Brought a
string of ponies from England and
he will undoubtedly stir up lot of in
terest in equestrian sports if the other
hard-riding members of the Burlin-
game Club will cooperate with him in
the hunting field and at polo.
Rudolph Spreckels, president of the
California Polo and Pony Racing, AS
sociation, has a number of ponies of
the highest class which could be played
at short notice. This would help solve
the problem of mounting any number
of visiting players.
John Lawson's best pony, which was
was valued at $500, was killed recent
ly while in, training. He ran away
and sustained such injuries that it was
found necessary to destroy him. This
was pronounced the best heavyweight
pony ever seen here.
Charley Dunphy. who was considered
the cleverest player in the country In
the number one position, has been out
u the game AoI Two SEASONS, dlInOuSn
his old team mates always hoped he
would again try his hand at a game
in which he had been such a success.
He will probably spend the somin e
winter at the Mexican mines of Colonel
Dan Burns, SO there is no chance OF
his being available for a team.
Ell Cerrito field at San Mateo will
be one of the most picturesque In the
country when completed. Owing to
DELAYS caused by the fire IL will NOT
be ready for use this season. Charles
w. Clark will have his private field in
first-class condition. He is having an
artistic pavilion erected on the edge
of the field which will add materially
20 the comfort of his guests
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
TRAINS IN COLLISION.

CHEYENN Wyo.. Nov. 1.-Two pas
senGer trains on the Union Pacific
Railroad, eastbound overland flyer 2
and westbound Pacific express T.
collfded head on at Ridge, west of
Medicine Bow, early this morning. The
engines were demolished. but no pas
sengers were injured. Engineer John
Costin Of No. jumped after applying
the air and his shoulder was broken
The accident was caused by the fail
ure of the Ridge operator, who had
fallen asleep, to signal No. ., which
was late.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
TURN COLORADO RIVER BACK
INTO ACCUSTOMED CHANNEL
Success Attends Efforts of Engineers
Who Expect 10 Complete Their
Task Saturday.

IMPERIAL. Nov. Half of the flow
of the Colorado River was today turn
ed from the break In the river banks
into the old channel. Success is at
tending the work at every stage and
at the present rate of progress it is
believed that by Saturday the entire
volume of water Will be flowing in the
original channel. To accomplish this
the level of the water must be raised
an additional six inches
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
WIN T E r
|CR us ES
10
| |SU M ME r
Il A N D s
CoapAGsIE hEhEr,lE rRaAsarlaHrIeus.
DIRECT LINE no HAynE-l

DIRECT LINE To HAyRE-PARIS
Sailing every Thursilay. instead OF Saturday Y.
Morton st.
First-class IN Havrc. $40 and upward Sec
end-eiass 10 Hsvre, $4h and upward GES-
ERAI4 AGENCY FOR UNITED STATES AND
CANADA. a. Broadway Hudson Building.
Kew York. J. r. FCGAZI. manager Pacific
Coast, 630 Mentgonnery st. San Francisco TICK
cts sold by all Railroad Ticket Agents
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
san JOSE POLICE CHIEF SUED
FOR EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS
Attorney Files Aesicn for Damages
i;acause The Official Broke His
y nsc During a Et-Ef

SAX JOSE. Nov. IA suit was fled
today against Chief of Police T. w.
Carroll by ". H. Johnson, an attorney.
who demands $4,000 damages for per-
soaal injuries. The suit grows out Of
q. personal encounter on the floor Of
the Turn Verein Hall during the Re
publican county convention on Septem-
her IS Bad blood had existed between
tad two men for some time and after
q quarrel Carroll struck Johnson q
blow on the nose, which fractured il.
johnson alleges that as result OF
t1e blow he has suffered much pain.
that his eyesight has been injured so
that he cannot read without great diff
hcuity and that his face has been per
manently disigured.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
NEW rHEATER ron SEATTLE,

SEA TILE. Nov. ii. p Howe a
veteran theatrical manager. has asso-
ciated with him Fred J. Eitel and Hans
Peterson for the erection Of a fourt cen
story theatrical building at West Lake
boulevard and Pine street, at a cost
OF S25O,OOO. A lease OF ninety-nine
years on the ground was taken today.
The theater viii be opened about Sep
tember I, 1907. Only. Shubert and other
Independent attractions will be pro-
duced.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
A MAGAZINE OF TRAVEL.

cencerning trips TO
the Orient, Metlitcr-
rnnenn, driatic,
Egypt, Holy Land,
West Indies, Jamai-
Ca, etc, sent free upon
application TO the
III "a m h N rE-Annerican
Line, 96S Market st.
sam FranciscO. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-02
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS.

Birth, marriage and death notices sent by
mail will not be inserted. They must he handed
in Mt either OF the publication offices and be
ndorsed with the name and residence Of persons
authorized 80 have the published. Notices
restricted simply to the announcement of the
event are published once in this column free of