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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
WILCOX n. Y. BARGAIN STD
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were being made, Senator Chas
Windham blandly inquired Of Il
Gov. Prouty what attitude and exl
sion it was proper for the senate I,
sumo while at work. Quick as a
the presiding officer replied; ~
having seen this body in that att.
the chair is unable to answer the
tion propounded by the senator
Windham. y
The following extract is taken
a bill introduced by Representing
II. Ray of Rockingham: Teacher
the public schools shall annually OF
18th of May or on the school day
preceding observe with appropriate
ercises not exceeding one-half day.
opening of The Hague conferenc|
Peace Day; and the last halliday 4
sion of the public schools before
mortal day shall be devoted TO exer|
commemorative of the history oil
nation during the war of the rebel
and to patriotic instruction in the
ciples of liberty and equal right
man.
Mrs. f. d. Proctor and Mrs 4
Prouty, wives of the governor and
tenant-governor, gave brilliant Y
ton Tuesday evening in the exec1
chamber at the state house. The Il
ment was decorated with palms, n
plants and flags. Mrs. Proctor and
Prouty were assisted by the wivd|
ex-governors and ex-lieutenant,gol
ors, Mrs. C. J. Bell of Walker, NH
w. Stickney of Ludlow, Mrs.
Smith of st. Adams, Mrs, L. H.
of Brattleboro. Mrs. Z. NJ, MansJ
Newport, Mrs. Roswell FarnhamS
Bridport and Mrs. V. W. Fisk OF
La Motto.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

The 3Sth annual convention of the
Vermont State Sunday School associa'
ton closed Thursday at Randolph with
the election of the following officers:
President. N. G. Williams of Bellows
Falls; vice president, Rev. c. A. Nc
Daniel Of Woodstock; recording secre-
tarv, Rev. A. F Walsh of St Johns
bury; treasurer Rev. W. s. Pingree of
White River Junction; auditor, J. Il.
Hall of Burlington; executive commit
tee. chairman H. A. Slavton of Nor
risville, for one year y. M. Mansur of
Newport. two years Fred s. Pease of
Burlington, three years W. W. Sticknev
of Ludlow; trustees of permanent fund,
for one year C. P. Smith of Burlington.
The executive committee is composed of
all the officers of the society and one
member elected annually from each
county. A new constitution prepared
and presented by Edward M. Fuller of
Burlington was unanimously adonted.
The society is now Incorporated under
the laws of the state, and is the Yer
mont State Sunday School association.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
Vermont and Union Mutual Ann

The annual meetings of the policy
of the Vermont Mutual and the | mo
tual Fire Insurance companies were
Montpelier last week. In boin con
the directors and officers were re'elec'
follows; Vermont Mutual, directors,
son county, John f. Weeks Of Mlda.
Bennington, J. Rollin Judson Of Arm
Caledonia, f. 7. Ide Of St. JohnSoNr!
tenden, David. Marvin OF Essex JHi
Essex. George S. Robinson Of Island
Franklin, Luther B. Hunt Of FAIRFAX
Isle, Heman w. Marvin OF n y.FSH
noble, Thomas C. Cheney Of "oT'
Orange, James X. Lynde of N'".ai'
Orleans, J. n. Webster of Barton. "A.
Henry L. Clark of Castleton; W as's
Fred f. Smith, L. P. Gleason, ~ H.
j. T. Sabin, G. o. Stratton Of Montl
Windham, J. L. Martin Of Brat
Windsor, W. W. stickney of Ludlow.
AT subsequent meeting Of the ~
Fred f. Smith was reelected pIe1
George o. Stratton, cepresident al
Sabin, secretary; William 7. Dewey
urer; L. P. Gleason. auditor.
The Union Mutual elected Jam,
Brock, A. d. Farwell. ]. II, senior
Kemp, Fred Blanchard, R. B. penn
A. Rowland, D. D. Hemenway'
Hall, G. NJ. Campbell, E. Henry IN
D. Hale H. F. Brigham, H. NJ @yr
c. S. Emery, J. N. Woodfn. d. H.
field and Fred D. Field as directors
were all present except Mr.. Haze
Emery, The directors reelected 'an
Brock, president; Herbert F. Brlg"'u
president; Harlan W Kemp. seeFs''
treasurer, and Ralph B. Denny II
secretary.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
MARRIAGES.

In Readsboro. Oct. IS, by Rev, W. f
Baker, William H. II. Parker and Mrs Fam!
Haskins.
In Putney, Oct. "a by Rev. G. f. Hayward
of Springfield, Arthur A. Ashenden of Au
burndale, Mass. and Miss Sarah L. Wash
burn of Putnoy.
In West Brattleboro, Oct. %. by Rev l.
NJ. Kenes,on, William E. Chase and Miss
Helen A. Mather.
In Brattleboro, Oct. 10, by William S
Newton, ESQ., Sidney Rufus Hagenow and
Louise Pauline Keish. both of South Man
chester. Ct
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
BIRTHS.

In Somerset. Oct. 10. son to Mr. and
Mrs. Samson
In Putney, Oct 10 a SON Whitney Ran
dali. TO DR.. and Mrs. l. r. Doane and grand
son to Mr. and Mrs. James ?. Whitney,
In Putney Oct. -, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon Hewett.
In Leyden, Oct o. son to Allen and
NAV Severance Newcombe and grandson TO
Mr. and Mrs C. W. Severance.
In Putney, Oct. Is, daughter to DR.. and
Mrs. c. A. Prouty.
In Springfield Vt, Oct 20, a son, Brainerd
Arthur. to MIR. and Mrs. George NJ. Whitney.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

4. Frank Turner, who has been IN Lat
Vegas, n. NJ, for year or more returned ~
Braitleboro the first OF the week.
Capt. II, Q. streeter viii go TO Montpelier
Nov, 3 to attend the 3ith annual reunion o.
the survivors Of the first regiment Vermont
cavalry
Mrs. II. y, Baseom entertained her sunday
school teacher, Mrs. Gale. and the members
Of the class last evening. Reireshmeh,'
were served and delightful evening spent
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
CHURCH NOTICES.

Sunday morning service Of First Church OF
Christ Scientist at l0.45. Subject, Ever
lasting Punishment. "Wednesday evennl
meeting at o'clock. The ChristSr 'clence
Thursday and Saturday afternoons from :
until 5 0 clock. Market block.
Trnitarion church, Rev. f. O. S. 0sgood
uostor Service every Sunday at 10;
SUNDAY school at IL As Theme for next sun
day: Mutual Helpfulness. All are welcome
Centre Congregational church, Rev, II. R
Miles pastor Morning service at 1920 The
pastor will preach upon Living Unto the
Lord and Not Unto Men. Sunday school at
Has. Evening services will be resumed for
the winter on the first Sunday in November
The Universalist Church.
There will be no meeting of the study class
this evening
1t is hoped that some Of the people OF ms
church will attend the rally at Bellows Falls
this evening under the auspices of the state
Y.P.C.U U.
On sunday at o3O will be held the regu.
lar service of worship. with sermon by the
Rev. John Kimball of Marlboro \. II,
At noon on Sunday the school will study
the story of Jesus as anointed at Bethany, as
recorded in Matt. 90: CLIO, Every scholar is
asked to bring a Bible new Bible exercise
great interest. 1t is absolutely necessary for
all to have their Bibles u they will partici:
pate in this exercise, which will be continued
tomorro gs and every sunday r,,ios, oirc,o
will hold a regular meeting Every member
is urged to attend, as there is plenty Of work
on hand preparatory to the annual fair
SupDer will be served at 6:15. as usual.
Mr. Masseck Is to speak at vespers at the
Bangor (Me) Theological seminary on Mon
day afternoon, and is to give his lecture, The
Age of Chvalry, at great meeting of boys
in the same CITY that evening.
First Baptist church, George B. Lawson
minister. Morning worship. 1890. Evening
worship, Z, Sermon by the Rev. Charles H,
Brown of Saxtons River Bible school. IL m.
Tuesday evening. 1880, social of Young Peo.
PIES union, Friday. 1870, service of PRAYER.
Adventist Christian church. Rev. j. vii.
liam Denton pastor Preaching service at 3
p. m. and 6 y. m.
Methodist church, Rev. A. H. Webb pas
tor. 50 High street. Sabbath services: 1880
.. m, preaching by the pastor. Las, Sun
dav school 6 p. m. Epworth league, 7 D. M,
social meeting and service of song Tuesday
evening class meeting at 1910. Wednesday
at 3:15 u. m. Junior league. Friday evening,
prayer meeting at 1880.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
County Sunday School Meeting No,

The Windham County Central ;
School association, which includes Q,
Sunday schools of Brookline, Dover,
boro Newfane, Townshend, Jamaica
Dummerston, will hold convention a
Methodist church in WilliamsyIile NJ
This association holds three coayenu'
year and presents an interesting PT'
Every Sunday school in the district Sno.
well represented. There will be a
dinner.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
CARD OF THANKS,

To the friends who so kindly assisted us at
the time of the death and burial of husband
and father and for the beautiful flowers sent,
we return our heartfelt thanks.
MRS WALLACE W. WILSON,
JOHN f. WILSON,
ALBERT w. WILSON,
WALTER G. WILSON,
MRS. FRANK B. BALDWIN.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
AT WILCOX
NEW YORK BARGAIN STQ|

1t is when you compare va!
that we are almost sure Of v
trade.
Our 25c Enamel Ware sale
bargain wonder and attrsc
much attention and brought
many customers.
Next Saturday we will c;
mence a Ioc Enamel Ware |
and many other Ioc lines 1
will be wonderfully good vail
at 10 cents.
Our south window will be 1
ming over with bargains.
We believe the nimble sixpe|
better than the slow shilling.
1t will pay everyone to wa|
this store for we are receiI
something new in bargains eT|
day.
TRY US and see if we do
state facts.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
WE WANT YOU to see our sam

WE WANT YOU to see our Samples OF
engraved and embossed stationery,
wedding cabinets, visiting cards, and
everything in this line. We have the
finest line of samples that can be had
and our prices are as low as anyone S
We absolutely guarantee the quality to
be satisfactory to the most particular.
You will be surprised to find out how
little monogram stationery costs. THE
VERMONT PRINTING Co, Ullery
Annex. BrattlehorO. G4tf
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
UnforgiYen.

He" Forgive mel"
She" What have you done9'
He" Nothing. "
She-"Then | never can forgive
you. October Lippincott s.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
A CARD.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to
the kind friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted us during the illness and burial of
our loved one. and their words of comfort
and sympathy also for the beautiful floral
tributes May each receive a blessing in
their hour of affection.
MRS L. W. FAIR,
MRS. SARAH FAIR.
MR.. AND MRS. FRED FAIR,
MR.. AND MRS. NORRIS FARR
MR. AND MRS. NORMAN FAIR,
MR. AND MRS. LORENZO AMID0N.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25

Yet there was no monopolistic extortion
In his methods. He had no special privileges.
Anybody who assumed that Field was ask
ing too much for his goods was at liberty
to go into business and undersell him. He
could undoubtedly have cut prices and still
have made money. But his charges were de-
termined by his competitors. The level of
prices prevailing in Chicago was such that
men Of inferior ability were able to make a
living out of their stores. If it had fallen,
enough of these marginal merchants, these
men on the ragged edge, would have been
forced out of business to diminish the supply
of goods. Then prices would have risen
until a sufficient number of mediocre men
had been attracted into the business again
to increase the output enough to stop the
RISE Thus, under the competitive system,
the marginal dealer largely determines prices.
The profits that the ADLER man can make
are the reward that society pays to secure
the services of managers of exceptional
efficiency. Moreover, 1t is difficult to see
how such returns to the exceptional man
are to be scaled down. however much the
disparity of wealth may be deplored Men
of Marshall Fields ability are bound to make
fortunes, even though they have no undue
fayors from any source.-Kansas City Star
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25

The election OF M. Fallieres as the new pres
lent of France directs the attention of the CHI
ago Tribune to the difference in the powers Q
French president and president Of the Unite
states:
Presidential elections In France don't
cause so much excitement as they do In this
country. The main reason Is that the cleo.
ton OF an American president is an i'm
portant event. The president OF the United
States Is really as well as nOminally the
chief executive Of the country. M. Falleres
will be only the ttular head OF the govern
ment of France. It's real head will be the
prime minister. Nominally President Fal-
Heres will appoint his cabinet In fact, he
will have to appoint as prime minister the
man whom the chamber of deputies wishes
him To, and the prime minister will name the
other ministers and dictate the policy OF
the government regardless OF the presidents
wishes as long as he has the chambers back
ing. The French presidents position is
analogous TO, but weaker than, that OF the
king OF England. The ministers OF both are
responsible to parliament, but the hereditary
nature Of his Office gives the English mon
arch an influence that the French president
lacks. Even the excitable French cannot
get worked up over the choice OF func-
tonary, however high, dignihed. and well
paid, who, after all, Is mere fgurehead.
While, looked at from the standpoint Of
its probable effect upon the cemtry's future
policy, the French election cannot be re-
garded as of much Importance, its result
seems, in one way, to be significant. Presi-
dent-elect Fallieres, the grandson OF black
smith, has long been, and has been known
to be, ardent republican, and Is particu-
larly dstastefu To the reactionaries. His
election indicates that republican principles
are steadily striking her roots deeper in
France.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25
MAXIMUM RATES IN MINNESOTA

In Minnesota the railroad and warehouse
has formulated maximum tariff
ind notified railroad companies interested t.
show cause by February |, why it should no
)e adopted as basis hereafter
The Minneapolis Journal says the pro-
posed tariff is a sweeping reduction of pres
ent rates. The commission took an average
Of the present distributing rates on first
class freight, made for given distances by
seven roads-the Northern Pacific Great
Northern, $780, Great Western Milwaukee,
Omaha and Minneapolis & st. Louis The
proposed tariff makes reduction from that
average Of 1888 cents. or 2S per cent on a
fifty mile haul; 1866 cents, or 20 per cent,
on a hundred-mile haul; 8.08 cents, or 16 2-3
per cent, on 200 miles; S.13 cents, or IL per
cent, on $50 miles, and sos cents, or 10 per
cent, on 800 miles. 1t must not be understood
that the schedule is iron-clad. 1t is max
imum rate for given distances and lower
rates may be put In wherever necessary The
basis Is drawn to cover distributing tariffs
from Minneapolis st. Paul, Duluth and all
other terminal points In the state. Distance
rates between local points might be made
per cent higher. Marvin Hughtt, Jr,,
freight traffic manager for the Northwestern.
said time would be needed TO study the
schedule. He did not believe 1t gave a re-
muneratiye rate In cases where n road has
to make a long haul TO compete with short
line which fixes the rate. The proposed tarf
In still 1853 per cent higher than the Iowa
distance tariff. taking the average on dis
tances up To 400 miles. For that reason II
Is considered very fair by the commission.
II IL also believed to be more scientific than
the Iowa tarin. The rates ON lower classes
OF freight are not touched ON. but they are
graded from frstclass rates. and reduction
on hrss class means reduction Ia kind ON all
classes OF freight In less than ear lots
Omaha Bee.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25
JANUARY rs, 1906

east has in Melilla port fortress not far
inferior to Gibralter in location of the Ia
nous prison of Ceuta, where the Cuban pa
triots were immured. Algeria, now an in
tegral part of France, adjoins Morocco in a
long, ill-kept boundary. This line has been
the scene of constant small fights with comic
opera names, such as Figuig and Zogazig,
which have given France the desire to absorb
the country by peaceful penetration" The
Anglo-French agreement furthered this am
bition by giving France free hand in pre-
serving order. 1t is out of the kaisers in
reference with this agreement that the
conference has come.-New York World.
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PAGE S

go into other fields than the tariff for con-
structive legislation; and 1t may well be
that in SO doing they may see their par.
liamentary majority melt away. A very heavy
majority, such as these first elections seem
to promise, would, Of course, reduce the
chances of early defeat; and 1t may be that
Great Britain Is on the eve OF another long
period of liberal rule. In the new cabinet
there certainly seems to be some promising
material for inspiring leadership.-St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25
Ns Nebraska Independent

typical American who by his own efforts
made his way to the top and achieved some
thing more than pecuniary success.--St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25
LIBERAL VICTORY

The victory of the liberal party in Grea
Britain on free-trade platform was sweep
ing the victory Of the republican party in this
country on a platform that stood for the protec
ton of special interests.
Britain has tired of cheap cynicism. The
1anguid arstocrat with a monocle, whose
word in foreign affairs is, 'Dessay we shall
muddle through somehow" and whose yawn
ing advice, to the unemployed Is, Think
imperialy, and we shan't do SO badly" Is
an unfit leader of a government, essentially
democratic, of poor men and women earning
their daily bread in dead earnest. Fears OF
dearer food, unemployment meddling with
the schools, the 10000 coolies In South
Africa won for the Rand millionaires at
such fearful cost, all have their share In
this revolt. The World, which first of Amer
lean newspapers pointed out the meaning OF
Lord CurzOn's forced retirement from India,
must attribute much angry feeling against
the Tories to that proof that expert civil
administration less considered than
military-mad ambition. The result is also a
just rebuke to alarmsts who sought to stir
up warlike feeling against Germany.-New
York World.
The king welcomed him with especial
cordially, and told him he hoped his OBJ
lection to wearing court costume would never
pr4sent him from obeying royal commands
to court entertainments. That night the
premier, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman,
gave cabinet dinner, and John Burns, who
never possessed, or had any ambition TO pos
sess, evening suit, sat down in his usual
REFER. He always maintained that municipal
life was the basis of states greatness, and
under his guidance Battersea has become a
model of municipal government, with the
prettiest park in London for its recreations.
AS president of the local government board
he has administrative and parliamentary SUI
peryison of municipal government through
out Great Britain. He arrives at his Office
in Whitehall on foot or on bicycle at nine
O'Clock In the morning, 10 the great con-
sternation of officials who are accustomed to
beginning work at 0:30. His energy Is caus-
ing panic In his department, for he Is go
ing Systematically through each branche as
pertaining its duties and methods of work.
of which he has had some trying expert.
ences from the outside.-Chcago Chronicle.
Finally We take II that a feeling was
abroad that quietus could be put upon pro-
tectionsm without any great danger OF In
stalng the liberals for any great length OF
time At least II has been assumed that
even with "A substantial majority To start
with campbell Zimmerman COZ not long
maintain control II In To be noted that the
liberals have received no mandate from the
people for any constructive legislation. They
have not To pass free trade measure but
only 10 maintain the old policy They must
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25


Mr. Field had foresight and the courage
of his convictions in business and he had
an intense civic pride He was not only al
ways ready to help but he often took the
lead both In the development of commercial
and industrial Chicago and in the develop
ment of the broader and higher life OF the
community. He was a patron of art and of
music and of almost every effort of civic
or philanthropic nature He was one OF the
very wealthy men In this country who not
only acquired. but are believed TO have ac-
quired. their wealth fairly and legitimately
and without consciously wronging anybody.
He reaped the reward OF foresight OF cour.
age, OF hard and thorough work, of fair deal.
Ing OF breadth OF view and OF judcious
liberality In Chicago his name will always
be remembered with gratitude as one OF those
who contributed TO the clty's greatness and
completeness. In the nation at large he will
be remembered with respect as another
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25
MARSHALL FIELD

Marshall Field was Chicago's greatest merch-
was earned without aid Of special privileges, but
they must not Investigate to closely II they wish
to continue in their belief. Marshall Field owned
eighty per cent Of the stock in one OF Chcagos
great banks, and this gave him special privileges
that enabled him to earn many millions But
these special privileges are sanctioned by law,
and Marshall Field is not to be condemned for
making use of them. It seems to be generally
conceded that he did not earn any portion of his
wealth by bribery and other species OF potico-
commercial graft. And yet he owned stock In
great corporations which, under the control OF
worse men, robbed the public. In 1896 all his
employees were ordered to vote for Mckinley,
although Mr. Field posed as a democrat. Now let
his euogists speak in his behalf:
Attempts at imposition or fraud the
part of those who had dealings with him he
resented. He had little tolerance for the
dishonest debtor. TO the man who showed
himself DESTROYS to be just to him Mr.. Field
more than just. He was nnselfsh and
generous Long ago Mr.. Field ceased to be
exclusively merchant. He became finan-
cier on grand scale. He invested in real
estate in the most desirable parts Of the
city He became a large owner of railway
shares, of the stocks of mining companies,
the United States steel corporation, the
Pullman company, and other enterprises of
that kind So far as is known he displayed
the same sagacty in making those invest
ments as he did in the management of purely
mercantile affairs If he made mistakes he
did not complain. Mr.. Fields judgment in
regard to business questions of all kinds
was more valued than that of any other man
in Chicago. That was shown when he was
called late at night into the consultation of
the clearing house committee at the time of
the closing of the Walsh banks. The ques-
ton was financial one, and the bankers
usually consider themselves the best fnan-
cers. Mr.. Field never bank except
as a director, but all great occasions
among bankers his advice sought and
his opinions deferred to- The great cap
italiss and railway of the east held
his judgment in high esteem those of
Chicago dd.-Chcago Tribune.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25

1t was rather a humdrum. unspecular
career from the Wall street point of view.
1t did not call for the maintenance of a
legislative lobby or political influence at
Washington, or control of an insurance COM
pany's treasury. 1t was just business-New
York World
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1906-02-15

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