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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
ApNA 0. ALvoRD DEAD.
Life OF 80 Years Came TO an End
Sunday Night.


Adna o. Avord, SO, died ut his home
at Elm street shortly after midnight
Sunday night. About six weeks ago he
suffered bad fall while walking in
his front yard and the ligaments IF
his hip were so badly sprained that he
never recovered from the shock but
failed gradually until his death, For
several years he had been sufferer
from heart disease and the strain of his
illness told rapidly upon his already
weakened constitution.
Mr. Alvord was born in Wilmington
April |, 1919 and was the son Of Spen-
Ger aud Clarissa (Childs) Alvord. He
was member of a family Of four child
rem of whom but one, Mrs, Barbara
Lathrop of Grand Rapids, Mich, is now
living. He spent the early part of his
life in his native town, learning the
trade of carpenter AZ which he work.
ed nearly all his life. When he was Is
years old he went 10 Boston and work.
cd there for five years after which he
returned 10 Wilmington where he lived
until 1873, being rated there as first
class carpenter. He had Joiner s shop
in Wilmington and erected u large num-
ber Of houses and other buildings IN
that town. In 1878 he moved with his
wife 10 this town. They took up their
residence ut . Elm street where they
have resided ever since.
Mr.. Aly0rd workd mt the carpen-
ter 5 trade in this town for Il years,
Sixteen years ago he suffered an acct
dent TO one Of his thumbs so that after
a years suffering an amputation was
necessary. Since then he had lived in
retirement.
lie married Miss Sarah Bisscll Of
Wilmington Aug. II, 1874. His wife
still survives at the age of Sc and is
bright and active woman.
Mr.. and Mrs, Alvord celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary II years
ago aud last August few friends were
invited in to celebrate the d2nd anni-
vcrsary. There were no children.
No societies claimed Mr.. Alvord as a
While he was a regular at
tcndant at the Congregational church
whenever his health permitted he never
Joined the church. believing that he
would be properly rewarded for trying
to live Christian life. Among all his
early aequaintanccs, of whom but few
remain, he was known from youth rs a
man upright in all his dealings and
always ready to do his part in the up !
lifting Of the condition Of someone
not so fortunate rs himself.
The funeral of Mr.. Alvord was held
IN his late homo yesterday afternoon 1t
, clock, Rev. II. r. Miles officiating. 4
Burial was in Prospect hill cemetery.
imong those present from out of town
we're Darwin j. Smith of Boston, Mass,
md II. W. Smith of Amherst college,
Mrs. Seymour Scott Of New Rochelle,
Y. Y, and Mrs. A. X. Tyler of Charlie
mont. Mass,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
Keen In Good Health.

There are many thousands of people all
over the world who can attribute their good
health to taking one or two Brandreth S Pills
every night. These pills cleanse the stom-
ach and bowels, stimulate the kidneys and
liver and purify the blood. They are the
same fine laxative tonic pill your grandpar-
ents used, and being purely vegetable they
are adapted TO children and old people, as
well TO those in the vigor of manhood and
womanhood.
Brandreth's Pills have been in use for
over century and can be obtained in every
drug and medicine store, either plain or
sugar coated.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
VALLEY PRESS A CENTURY AGO,
Subject Interestingly Discussed at the
Meeting of the Professional Club.

Meeting of the Professional Club.
An instructive meeting of the Brat
tlehoro Professional club was held at
the Brooks house Monday evening,
about the usual number being in atten-
dance. Col. c. 4. Miles gave an inter
esting and scholarly paper on the sub
iect. The Valley Press a Century Ago,
Walter \. Gilbert leading the discus
sion. Col. Miles spoke more particu-
larry upon the people of century ago
as reflected in the newspapers of that
time than upon the press itself. To
use his own words he brought before
his hearers mental picture Of lady
and gentleman of the old school togeth-
err with some of the conditions and Gus
toms which prevailed at that time, cit
ing many interesting and amusing eN-
tracts from papers published in those
days In leading the discussion, Mr..
Gilbert spoke especially OF the first
newspaper published in Brattleboro, as
sumiug that it was fairly representa-
tive of the Valley press OF that period.
IN 1907 Benjamin Smead published in
Brattloboro n newspaper known as the
Federal Galaxy. 1t was printed on a
four page sheet II by 81 inches and
having four columns to a page. The
old-fashi0ncd letters We're used and
subscribers were expected to pay for
their paper on the last day of every
quarter. TO give an idea of what was
considered news in those days Mr., Gil
bert mentioned an issue Of the Galaxy
Of May s. l79S. The first two pages |
and nearly column of the third page |
was devoted to a copy Of the "In-
structiOns to Charles CoteswOrth Pinck- /
ncy, John Marshall and Eldridge Gerry, |
ENJOYS extraordinary and plcnipoten
tiary to the French republic. The ar
ticle was signed by Timothy Pickering, /
secretary of state, and was dated July 1
10. 1907, nearly 10 months before it 1
was published in the Galaxy Under
the head of domestic Events the |
issue contained about a column and a
half of news from South Carolina, Vir-
ginia, Maryland, New York and Mas
sachusctts. Then followed half col
umn Of editorial matter. The paper
contained about two and half col
umns of advertising, including three
applications for divorce. 1t did not
have single state or local paragraph.
The Galaxy was published at Brattle
boro until the publisher removed TO
New York state in 1902. The only
known file of the Galaxy was bought
Dy DR.. James Conland for So and sold
,fter his death for $l7 by public auc-
ion. the understanding being that it
vas purchased for the state library at
Montpelier.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14

The amount now in the treasury is be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. Other Off
GERS elected at the session Wednesday
afternoon are as follows: Worthy over
seer, W. n. Cady of Middlebury; worthy
lecturer, DR.. Z. j. Foster of Water
bury; worthy steward, +. NJ. Bond Of
Thetford; worthy assistant steward, G.
G. Flint of Randolph; worthy captain,
r. II. Holmes of Shoreham, secretary,
A. A. Priest of Randolph; gate keeper,
L. H. Morgan of South Wallingforl;
pomona, Mrs. W. N. Cady of Middle
bury, lady assistant steward, Mrs. G. c..
Flint of Randolph; member of the
executive committee, c. A. Bump of
West Salisbury.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
BYaffIebOYO Local
IS STATE MASTER
CHOSEN HEAD OF THE VERMONT
GRANGE WEDNESDAY.
Elk. Gov. Bell Refused TO Be Candi.
date for Re. election-B rattleboro
Man Won Easily-H. w. Sargent
Member of Executive Committee.

At the second day session of the YER
mont state grange in Burlington We'd
nesday George W. Pierce of Brattle-
boro was elected worthy master to sue
iced Ex-Governor Charles j, Bell, who
declined reelection. +. b. Pier Of ia
maiea was chosen treasurer, the other
Windham county members elected to
office being as follows; Ceres, Mrs.
GEORGE W. Pierce of Brattleboro, Flora,
Mrs. II. w. Sargent Of Brattleboro,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
634 Deer Legally Killed in Vermont.

State Fish and Game Commissioner H. G.
Ihomas announced the number of deer killed
legally in Vermont during the open season
OF 1906 as follows: Addison county. 40;
bennington, Al Caledonia, IS; Chittenden,
o. Essex, %; Franklin, 80; Grand Isle, !;
Lamoile, 25; Orange, 60: Orleans, %
Rutland 95; Washington, So; windham, 5s !;
Windsor, ia; total, GA.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
Death Of Ex.Governor Hendee

Former Governor George W. Hendee, IA
died at his home in Morrisville last Thurs
day. Death was due to heart and kidney
trouble Mr.. Hendee served in both branches
OF the state legislature and in 1869 was
elected lieutenant governor. Upon the death
OF Governor Peter G. Washburn in 1870 Mr..
Hendee became governor and filed ont the
unexpired term. He was member of the
forty-third, forty-fourth and forty fifth con
crosses, and took an active part in the re-
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14

organization of the District of Columbia ne
was lawyer and was extensively lntefeS'e"
in various banking and real estate concerns,
He was president Of the Union Savings ba,A
and Trust company of Morrisville from tue
time of its organization until his DEAN
He was a director of the St. John>tuT
Lake Champlan Railway company and sever
al other organizations. He was three Inns a,
married and is survived by widow" Inv
funeral was held on Saturday afternoon
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14

Cusson have been discharged by the
Central Vermont road. Badet formerly
lived in Brattleboro and is well known
to local railroad men, who considered
him one of the most careful engineers
in the employ of the company.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14

Charles Rollin Ballard. known as lne
poet of Middletown Springs and one OF ''.g
most prominent authors and educators VI
Vermont, died at his home in Rutland 'ulL
day. He was for 10 years librarian oil III
public library at North Easton, Mass
was graduate of the University OF NelIou
had served as principal of several nj
schools and was at one time prlnciPanr
had written several well-known books.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14

William F. Lewis, a former resident of
Rutland, died at his home in New York city
Friday night Of pneumonia. He had been
for ten years president of the New York
branch of the Howe scale works. He was
prominent in Masonic circles in Vermont
and had been for long time identified with
Killington commandery, Knights Templar,
of Rutland He began his Masonic career
at Brandon being past master of ST. Paul
lodge, F. & A. NJ. He was also a past grand
of the Grand Commandery of
Vermont and past eminent commander of
KillingtOn commandery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
JeweIry

All our Christmas Jeweiry is guar
anteed by US to be satisfactory or
money refunded.
Brooches and stick pins.
Lockets and locket chains.
Sterling silver bracelets.
Sterling silver thimbles.
Men s cuff buttons.
Ladies and children s rings
Hatpins in gold and silver.
Neck chains.
Children pin sets,
Beauty pins.
All put up in boxes, price, Use
Brooches, neck chains, bracelets,
watch chains, rings, pin sets, baby
rings, all put up in boxes, prices,
4Sc to S2.9S
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
Umbrellas

HUNDREDS of beautiful umbrellas,
just opened for the holidays.
Space forbids mentioning the many
choice values, but our stock is filed
with the most elaborate assortment
of ladies', men S and children S UNI
brellas we have ever carried, all
qualities, at prices from
soc to $500
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
Writing Paper

STANDARD Stationery al ia Han,
and fancy Christmas packages n.
make a special Of holiday .,a IA.
per aud can show standard sa,fe.
Of writing paper At ugH lsas n.,
regular prices, Per box
loe l5s a5' lss VI,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME

A store, dry and fancy goods, in one of
the best towns in New England. for sale,
also half interest to experienced able to
take charge. Apply P. o. Box 343. May
nard Mass. 48-51c
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
Leather Goods

ASssSh SSV0NS
Our Christmas leather goods line
is the largest and best values we
have ever offered.
PoCkETBooKS with back strap, in
seal grain leather, in real morocco.
III real seal and walrus, sizes 5 in to
. in. Prices according to size and
quality 25c to S1.5D
PoCKETBooKS and Card Gases, in
all sizes, made in seal, morocco.
alligator and seal grain leather,
price, 25c to $500
IMPORTED Purses, for ladies, men
and children, in several grades
and sizes, 1Oc TO OK
LADIES' Hand Bags with fittings
all new shapes, made in grain
leather, alligator, morocco, real seal.
walrus; the better ones leather lined
and all fitted with card case and
some with mirror. note book, pencil.
etc. Price according to size and
quality, $50 to So 50
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
Practical Gifts


WAIST Patterns put up in holly
boxes, cut in required lengths, of
mercerizel materials, silk, flannel,
plaids of all qualities, neatly tied
with ribbon from
SOC 4Sc 75c Csc S1.4S
up to S3.9S
KIMoNoS, Bath Robes, Dressing
sacques, in large variety, prices,
4Sc to S4.9S
LADIES' and Childrens Coats.
Our stock is unusually large and
you are sure to find the garment you
require, prices,
SOS to $4,000
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
Decorated Novelties

Dainty hand made novelties in al.
most endless variety. all exclusive,
and manufactured for MS especially
for the Christmas trade.
SHAVING Pads, linen covered and
hand painted, price, 25c
MEMORANDA Pads, linen covered
and hand decorated, price, &c
LINEN Covered Needle Books, hand
painted, price, 25c
BURNT Wood Shaving Pads in as.
sorted patterns, price, 21c
WORK Boxes, linen covered and
hand painted, price, 25c
LAUNDRY Lists in Burnt Wood,
assorted patterns, price, 25c
MATCH Boxes in Burnt Wood, as.
sorted designs, price, Zoe
RECEIPT Books, linen covered and
hand painted, 4Sc |
PIPE Holders in Burnt Wood and |
leather, price, 4Sc |
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
Belts
ALL IN HOLLY BOXES.

BELTS Made Of Plaid silk. and
Dresden Ribbon also In all plain
eolors, made in the latest styles. with
different shaped buckles, A neat, at
traclNe rift Price SOC
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16
PRISON CONGRESS IN SESSION.
300 Members in Attendant eFrom ALI
Over United States

ALBANY, N. Y, September 1.-THE an
nual congress of the National Prison As
socation convened in the senate chamber
tonight Upwards of 300 members from all
parts of the United States and Canada are
In attendance.
In the absence of Gov. Higgins Attorney
General Mayer welcomed the members on
behalf of the state. After expressing 1t
as his belief that the time had come when
this state and other states would have to
take charge of youthful misdemeanants as
well as youthful felons. the attorney gen.
eral called attention to newspapers which
he said publish misleading accounts of i'm
portant criminal trials.
Indeed this type of Journalism" he said
has gone so far that a newspaper poll
has already been taken as to the guilt or
innocence of a man accused of capital
crime who has not yet been brought to
trial.
1.-The consequences that follow such con-
duct are gravely detrimental to the public
welfare The unthinking are likely to be
dissatisfied IL the verdict is not in accord
ance with the newspaper determination,
and thus, being ill-informed. lose conf
dence in the administration of the crimi-
nal law.
CT am quite sure that the reputable press
of the state and the country will be glad
to join in a movement to arouse public
sentiment upon this question, and / have
no doubt that association such as this
can be a very. useful factor in assisting the
spreading of such a sentiment. for the pub
locations of the kind to which I have re-
ferred are so subversive of the public good
that every decent citizen must be willing
to lend his aid to putting a stop to these
practices"
President Cornelius v. Collins spoke on
''Some Important Features in Prison De-
veiopment" = 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16
BISHOPS IN FRANCE
WILL SUPPORT POPE
Defenders of the Church for
Open Resistance.
MILITANTS ARE UNANIMOUS
Separation Law Said to Be Contrary
to Sacred Rights.
QUESTION OF PEACE Or WAR
Friends of the Sacred Institution
Deem That the Period OF Timid
Situation is Ended.
QUESTION OF PEACE OR WAR
snec,,, cabIeeram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. September 15.-The Roman Cath
plic bishops in France are firmly resolved
to support the pope. The defenders OF the
church are all for open resistance ana
conflict, which they appear to regard as
inevitable The militant element also is
practically unanimous in anticipating per-
secution as soon as the separation law goes
into effect In December. The Vicomte de
Vogue maintains in a published article
that separation Is impossible in France, In
which country it can only be duel to the
death between the church and the anti
clerical state Vicomte de Vogue says that
the French government should open the
Inevitable negotiations with the pope
Cardinal Lecot, archbishop of Bordeaux,
declares that the separation law is contrary
to the sacred rights of the church and OF
the hierarchy, and that on December 10,
at the latest, the churches and all ecclesl-
asticai property will be sequestrated. he
refers to the "atrociouS moral consequences
which will result from the law Tor the
family, for the life of the rural districts
and the cities and for the tranquility of all
France"
Conduct of Government.
The conduct of the government toward
the Catholic church would, he said. decide
the situation and the question of peace or
war.
Monsignor Lobbedey, the new bishop of
Moulins, speaks in the same tone and an
nounces that the period of timid situation
and temporizing is henceforth at an end,
thanks to the pope.
M. Ferdinand Brunetiere, editor of the
Revue des Deux Mondes. has given his
views ON the momentous questions involved
in the controversy. OF course. M. Bruno
there's opinions carry great weight. He
said that he was hopeful of eventual peace
between church and state. Cancellation
was inevitable and 1t must come. 1t was
in the nature of things. The great blunder
of the French government had been an
attempt to ignore" the pope.
Pope a Fact,
1.-THE pope is fact" said M. Brupetiere
He added that France had attempted to
ignore England. Fashoda having been the
result; then to ignore Germany, and had to
go to Algeciras. In the same way it was
absurd, and in fact, impossible. to ignore
! the pope as head of the church. The French
government had accepted as though the
French church alone existed, and had
| famed to look upon the pope merely as the
delegate of the French church. The French
| government could take up that attitude Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16

concordat which cannot be modified except
by the consent OF both contracting parties
Other subjects, such as civil marriages. the
question Of the cemeteries and OF non-Cath.
Ollie religions, the government determined
to settle apart from diplomatic negotiations
with the Vatican.
Firm In Decision.
For this reason, and in order to demon
strate to Rome that we are firm in our
decision to defend all the prerogatives OF
the state, drew up the royal decree with
regard to civil marriages without consulting
Rome, because the government could not
for one moment permit its absolute rights
to be discussed.
''The present government" Senior de Ro-
manones continued with great energy, can
not take up the projected cOncordat, which
would be a fresh satisfaction for Rome.
The Vatican has never conceded to Spain
anything beyond trifies of no political or
economic Importance. Therefore we can
not approve this cOncordat, and We have
already notified the Vatican that 1t Is nee
essary to begin new negotiations to arrive
at a formula of agreement which viii sat
isfy the desires Of all the groups of the
liberal party.
IF the Vatican declines to initiate these
negotiations, or carry them on with rapid
ity. it may happen that the government
will officially denounce the concordat OF
1851. so as to compel Rome to agree to
cordat has been arranged, course which
would always be better than the actual
status quo. Spain can no longer endure
the exactions Of religion and the clergy. and
1t Is necessary for the Vatican, in the name
of Christian charity, to make reasonable
sacrifice by reducing the number of arch
bishops, bishops and clergy, which Is ex-
cessive
I'VE are not actuated by any hatred
against the Vatican, and precisely for that
reason We believe that Rome will accept
our formula, which means an agreement so
that the state may live without the oppres-
sion caused by the exactions OF the clergy.
In exchange the government intends to give
greater support to education. and to create
teaching centers where the youth OF the
country will find elements OF culture which
will rival the colleges of the associations.
The government Is also occupied with the
question of the official oath, which Is not
obligatory. even for atheists and dissidents.
penalties being attached to its refusal. In
this matter the government will conciliate
all beliefs without offending the conscience
OF anybody
In conclusion Count de Romanoes ex-
pressed the belief that the dispute with the
Vatican would become acute In the second
half of September, when the new ambassa-
dor would carry instructions to Rome TO
bring the present delays to an end and
present the problem in form which would
admit of no vacillation.