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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-11
MAJOR ANDES FIRST LETTER.

j. Pierpont Morgan has just pur-
chased an autograph letter written by
Major John Andre, who was convicted
and hanged as a spy in Revolutionary
days. The letter has been in one of
the well known Philadelphia collections
for many years, and was offered to Mr..
Morgan, who lost no time in taking
what is considered the most important
Andre letter now extant and a coveted
relic of the American Revolution.
The letter is the first one OF impor-
lance written by Major Andre in the
course of his correspondence with
Benedict Arnold for carrying out their
plan to place West Point in the pos
session of the British. The letter, I'M
der date of September !. 1880, was ad-
dressed to Colonel Sheldon, then in
command of a detachment cavalry
stationed on the east side of the Hud-
son to be placed in Benedict Arnold S
hands, and signed John Anderson"
1t was Arnold's wish that Andre. dis
guised as John Anderson. a bearer of
intelligence from New York. should
meet him at a cavalry outpost between
Salem and North Castle, on the east
bank of the Hudson, and he informed
to encounter in this manner a valuable
emissary. OF this, too, Andre was in
formed, but it was no part of his plan
to enter the American lines in disguise,
and so much of the arrangement as
contemplated his doing so was at once
thrown aside. On the strength of Ar
nold's letter, however, he wrote to Shell
don that he would come with a flag to
the American outpost. The letter fol-
lows:
New York, the 7th Sept, 1880.
Sir:
/ am told my name is made known
to you and that l may hope your In
diligence in permitting me to meet a
friend near your Outposts. I will en-
deavour to obtain permission to go out
with a flag which will be sent to Dobbs
Ferry on Monday next the 18th at II
o'clock when l shall be happy to meet
Mr.. c. Should I not be allowed to
go, the officer who is to command the
Escort between whom and myself no
need be made can speak on
the Affair.
Let me entreat you Sir to favour a
matter so interesting to the parties
and which is of so private
Nature that the publick on neither side
can be injured by it.
1 shall be happy on my part in doing
any act of kindness to you in a family
or (sic) property concern of Similar
Nature.
[ trust 1 shall not be detained, but
should any old grudge be a cause for
it 1 shall rather risk that than neglect
the Business in question or assume
character to carry on an
affair and as friends have ad-
,isd get to your lines by stealth.
/ am Sir with all regard
Your obedient
Your most obedt hum Servt
JOHN ANDERSON. |
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-11

Assistant-"Don't go in there. Ed
tors cussing like blue streak
Would-be Visitor-'WhatS the mat
ter?"
Matter enough. Proof
reader let fourteen errors slip through
in his leader on the Wickedness of
Profanity "-Pick-Me-Up.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-11
ATTRACT ALL CLASSES OF
TOURISTS.

Hawaii when it's charms are fully
known, will attract all classes of tour.
lists. Those that love the dolce far
niente of life in warm climate
amid abundant vegetation, bright
flowers and luscious fruits, may well
seek this garden spot where they may
laZily swing in the hammocks or
lounge upon the porches of the Moana
hotel at Waikiki beach, and watch the
long rollers OF the great ocean break
in rhythmic regularity on the shining
sands Those that love adventure and
active exercises, may find it to per-
lection in the Volcano trips, where
they may stand and watch the great
sea of cloud gather and billow and
break in the giant cup of Haleakala,,
the largest crater in the world Or may
with that fearful delight that comes
from a. place of danger, venture into
the pit at Kilauea, into the very por-
tails of Halemaumau, the House Of
Fire. Here they climb over lava
ridges twisted and contorted into all
conceivable shapes, and finally stand
on the very brink of the solid lava,
still so hot as to burn the shoes, and
watch the seething pool of liquid stone
below. And even this majestic and
aWe-inspiring scene can be reached
without fatigue, for from Hilo runs a
railroad, winding upwards for nearly
30 miles, most OF the time through a
beautiful forest of tree ferns and other
tropical trees, festOoned with Iuxuriant
vines, and at It's terminus a dustless
driveway of eleven miles through even
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
CHURCH NOTICES.

Unitarian church. Rev. e. Q. T. Osgood
pastor Service every Sunday at 1890. Sun
day school at II AS. Theme for next Sunday
Saved by Hope. All are welcome
Sunday service of First Church of Christ
Scientist at 10:45; subject, Adam and Fallen
Man Wednesday evening, meeting at
o'clock. Christian Science reading room open
to the public Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day from 2 until o'clock. Market block.
Centre Congregational church, Rev. H. R.
Miles pastor. Morning service with com.
munion at 1920. The pastor will preach
upon The Cost to the Individual of Our Com
mon Life. Sunday school at noon. Evening
musical service at 7 o'clock. with selections
from the sacred music of Mendelssohn rem
dered by chorus.
Methodist church, Rev. A. H. Webb pastor,
SO High street. 1890 a. m, communion SER
vice and reception of members as a. m,
Sunday school. 6 p M Epworth league.
D. M, social meeting and song service. Tues
day evening, class meeting at 1880. Friday
evening, prayer meeting at 1880 Wednesday,
Junior league at is p m.
First Baptist church, George B. Lawson
minister. Morning worship 1920; subject
of sermon, characteristics of the Apostolic
Church. Communion. Bible school IL m. Yes
per service, Young Peoples union, 6:15.
Service Of worship 7; subject, The Day of
Small Things. Tuesday, 1880, classes in
Young Peoples union. Friday 7:30, service
of prayer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
BRATTLEBoRo LOCAL.

Returns from all over the state in
regard to the open deer season Will
show Windham county one of the best
from the sportsman 5 point of view.
Sixty-three deer are known to have
been shot during last week, and it is
possible that others were killed and
not reported. Returns show the number
of deer killed in the different towns to
be as follows: Athens 2. Brookline T..
Dover ., Dummerston 5, Grafton 3,
Guilford 4, Halifax |, Jamaica 2, Lon
donderry 4, Marlboro (, Newfane &
Putnev 5, Somerset 2, Stratton 8,
Townshend 7, Vernon ., Wardsboro ],
Westminster /, Nottingham !. Will
mington ., Windham 8.
The Prospect Hill book club met al
the Washington street school house
Monday night The resignation of
Mrs. Jerome Amidon from the office of
president was accepted and Mrs. +. +.
Perry was elected to fill the vacancy,
Rev. II. A. Goodhue was reelected see
rotary and treasurer for the ensuing
wear. The old books of the club were
auctiontd off by S. w. Knight. 1t was
voted to buy several new books and
make some changes in the periodicals
taken by the club. Two new members
were taken in to take the places of two
who had dropped out, thus keeping the
number of the members of the club to
"a
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
Thayer Petition of No Avail.

The petition, for the reinstatement
of f. r. Thayer to the office of janitor
of. the town hall, which was circulated
among the citizens of the town last
week and the week before and signed
by nearly 700 voters, met with a de
cided rebuff when presented to the
board of selectmen Saturday morning
by Attorney II. G. Barber. Before Ny.
Barber had finished announcing the
purpose of his appearance before the
board, First Selectman James Fiske
Hooker ordered H. f. Harris, who had
been hired by the board, to be on hand
to assume the duties of the position
Thursday morning After listening
somewhat further to the argument pre-
scented by Mr.. Barber, Mr.. Hooker in
language slightly more expressive than
elegant expressed his belief that the
selectmen knew more about the matter
than the ordinary voter. When told
that Mr.. Harris had said that he (Mr.
Harris) was promised the position over
year ago in case a certain board of
selectmen were elected Mr.. Hooker
said that if single creditable witness
could be produced who had heard Mr..
Harris make the statement the board
would see that Mr.. Harris did not Sc
cure the position. Probably no further
effort will be made in Mr.. Thayer s
behalf.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
SPoFFoRD.

Fred Neal, who is III with typhoid fever
Is very low.
Lizzie Naylor has been III for several
weeks but is improving
Lizzie Bonney has in pretty line Of mil
lnery for fall and winter
Nathaniel Henry took a trip to Rochester
n. Y. on business recently.
Mrs. Amasa Marsh OF Westport visited at
Henry La Points last week
Several from here attended the society and
supper at Mrs Guy safrords in Chesterfield
last week and report very pleasant time
Mrs. Nellie Newsam Of East Someryille,
Mass, was in town Friday and Saturday
and sold her property, the Cooke place, to
Reuben Foster,
Mrs. Charles Fletcher. who has been very
in for several months and unconscious most
Of the time. is now able to sit up, see her
friends and talk with them.
Thomas Humphrey met with bad acct
dent Monday morning He was hauling logs
at the lake and one rolled against his leg,
breaking it near the ankle. Much sympathy
is expressed for him by his many friends.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02

we're q number with masked faces Tho
grand march was led by Harold Merritt and
Miss Winnie Redding. sum Of about 800
was realized.
Horace Carter Of somerylle, Mass, spent
sunday At Minerva burroughs,
George T.. Hooker started Wednesday morn,
Ing for Riverside. Cal. where he will spend
the winter,
Miss Crlstina Robertson and friend, Miss
Mary Iloyt of Springfield, visited from FRI
dsy until sunday al Miss Robertson's home
here,
The next mothers meeting will be held at
the Depot street school Friday afternoon, Nov.
o, The subject Of discussion VIII BIO Report
Cards.
Mark $. Mann held the opening Of his en-
larged store Tuesday evening. lie has ais
played In his new department postcards
music and stationery.
william Thayer has moved his family from
one Of Mrs fay's tenemenis on Church
street 10 the house occupied by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Thayor, on Canal street.
An the schools except the high school were
closed Monday afternoon 10 allow the teach
ers TO attend lecture on writing given by
Mr.. Coolidge Of Connecticut at the Depot
street school building
Miss Aida Wright entertained a number OF
her friends at her home on Northheld street
Wednesday evening, II being HallowS on
evening, games appropriate to the occasion
we're carried out Refreshments Of apples,
chestnuts, cake and candy were served In a
unique manner arranged in pumpkins.
Thomas shannon. well known here. died
suddenly Wednesday evening at Hotel Law
renee In Lowell, Mass, at the age OF Al
years. Death was due to heart failure. Mr..
shannon was born in Rutland, VT. and lived
here for about 20 years. He was kind and
tender hearted and well liked by all who
knew him. The burial took place in Lowell
Friday.
4 senior Loyal Temperance legion has been
organized. with the following officers: Presi'
dent, Miss Rest Metcalf; vicepresident En-
mons White; recording secretary Miss LIME
Raine: treasurer Forrest Packard. Superin.
tendents were also chosen for the usual
number Of departments. The legion viii
meet every Friday afternoon after school at
tho Congregational church vssiry. All young
people over 10 years Of age are invited to be
come members Of the legion.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
s P0STMASTERS UNSEATED
Public Hearing on License Measure.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE.l

The senate chamber was filled Tues
day night at the public hearing given
by the Joint committee on temperance
The hearing was on IL. " by MT. sen
ter providing for election of license
commissioners by towns, II. SO by MI
McCuen for appointment by the select
men and H. 90, by Mr.. Latham pro
viding that the selectmen shall be H.
cense commissioners.
Mr. Senter thought that the structures
of the present law as relating to those
who shall hold the office of commission
ers was wrong. He asked committee to
provide penalty in the proposed new
law for those who forged or altered
physicians prescriptions.
w. r. Root of Brattleboro, represent
ing the general drug trade of Vermont,
said the only way was to have commls-
sioners elected by the people. II. n.
Deavitt of Winooski was against elect
ing b. the people and thought that the
county clerk acting with associate
Judges was the best way known yet He
also advocated giving licenses to reput-
able druggists to fill physicians pre-
scriptions. Mr.. Latham of Milton
urged the adoption of his bill making
selectmen the commissioners. Senator
Stafford thought towns should elect
commissioners by the people.
Senator Van Patten said that he
firmly believed that it would be simply
disastrous in a place like Burlington to
leave the appointment of commissioners
to the board of aldermen. Mr.. Fletch-
er of Cavendish said he hoped that the
committee would arrange for fair Ii
cense for summer hotels and encourage
thereby summer visitors and the devel-
opment of greater Vermont
Reorganization of Judiciary.
A large amount of routine business
was transacted by both houses Wednes-
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02

time or place. Provides that no Judge
shall be an officer in a railroad, bank
ing or insurance corporation. Terms of
office to be two years elected biennial
terms of legislature.
The house Wednesday morning killed
the two bills before it providing for an
increase of pay for the officers and
members of the general assembly.
Thirteen bills were introduced in the
house yesterday morning, among them
that of Mr., Gibson establishing a NUM-
cipal court in Brattleboro. Three bills
were passed and FIVE ordered to a third
reading. House bill No. 266 to give
powers of tuberculosis commission to
state board of health was taken from
the committee on judiciary and referred
to the committee on public health. A
petition was introduced by Mr.. Land
man of Londonderry, praying that the
present law protecting deer be either
repealed or so amended that farmer
may on his own land protect property.
In the senate six bills were intro
duced, three were passed and one was
ordered to a third reading. II. II, in
wi PoldtllS DTdllleDOrO trust company,
was ordered to third reading with
amendment.
Windham County Agricultural School.
Yesterday afternoon Representative
Hapgood of Peru was made to walk
the plank with the rest of the postmas-
tiers. Two bills of unusual interest to
Windham county were introduced in
the house yesterday afternoon by Mr..
Gibson. One calls for an appropria-
ton from the state for the establish
ment of a Windham county school of
agriculture to be run in connection
with Leland & Gray seminary in Towns.
bend. The other asks that the open
season for trout in Windnam county be
from April ! to Aug. Is. Mr.. Gibson
has also introduced bill asking that
the Brattleboro Home for Aged and
Disabled be allowed to hold property
to the amount of $4,000 without taxa
ton.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
Death Of Mrs. Warren Spencer Yesterday
Morning.

Mrs. Martha Latham. 81, wife Of Warren
Spencer, died at the home OF her stop
daughter Mrs. q, II, II, Langille, ON Brattle'
boro street, yesterday morning after about q
weeks Illness Death was due to shock
Mrs Spencer was the daughter OF Joseph
and Martha Latham and was born April 10,
1925, in Hadly, n. y, and later moved TO
Vernon, where they lived but short time
and then moved here. where she had since
lived. For her first husband she married
William Smith Of this place, To them were
born ave children. Mr., Smith died about 30
years ago. Mrs. Smith later married Warren
Spencer. Mrs. Spencer was an amiable
woman and well liked by all who knew her
She had many friends She was prom.
inent member Of the Methodist church and
will be greatly missed by that society be
sides her husband, Warren Spencer. she Is
survived b. one brother, Henry Latham, and
three sons--Ge0rge, william and Samuel
Smith. all OF this place. The funeral VIII
take place at the Methodist eaureh Saturday
afternoon at o'clock, and the burial Will be
in Pine Grove cemetery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
GUIIFORD CENTRE.

Lolie Haynes has moved to Algiers and
taken the house formerly occupied by George
S. Miller.
Mrs. E. A. Schooler and little son Allen,
who have been spending 10 days at E. W.
Miners. returned to their home in Green
field last Monday.
Milo Thompson of Elm Grove, Mass, is the
guest of his son Myron for few days.
There has been considerable thieving on
the Green River road of late, nearly every
family losing articles such as meat, butter
and potatoes from their cellars, and vegeta.
bles from the gardens.
Connie Miner, who was taken violently i'll
with spasmodic collie, is much improved.
number went from here to the play in
Brattleboro Wednesday evening.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
MNeb Hampshire
HIsspALE
Thirty Firth Anniversary Of Dr. and Mrs o.
A. Gray Celebrated.

DR., and Mrs, Q, A, Gray passed the seth
anniversary Of their marriage At their home
on nralileboro street last Thursday, As "
vas Mrs Gray's day to entertain the Knit
ting club when they assembled she an
nouneed the occasion as surprise TO them.
The afternoon was spent very pleasantly ana
luncheon was served. In the evening mum
Der Of the men joined their wives, and the
party broke Up after soclable time. Dr.
aud Mrs Gray were married IN Marin,
Mich, but for the past 20 years have lived
here and during that time have made them
selves a necessary part Of the town. They
have nine children, all but the three youngest
being away from home,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02

W. T. Root of Brattleboro, D. F. Da-
Wis of Barre and W. R. Warner of Yer
gennes, the legislative committee from
the state board of pharmacy are in
Montpelier in the interests of measures
which the board would like to see en-
acted into law.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02

Mr.. Percy Of the Boston office OF the
United States geological survey hydraulic
branch, Is about to establish a station on the
Ashuelot river at the lower bridge. This is
TO ascertain the flow Of wster In the Ashuelot
river during the year. Readings and meas
uremonts viii be taken twice day and for
warded to the Boston office.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-11-02
The Universalist Church

The Universalist VuuIVH' =.
The Bible study class will meet t .m Is,,,.
ing at the parsonage. Subject OF ' in'-itd u
The Last Supper. All people are iu''
join this class. Bring your Bibles .,;o Sih
The regular service of divine %oIs" ssnpig
sermon by the pastor, will be held on plsrr i
morning at 1890. All welcome I''-'
seats for strangers. -, At ID
There will be special meeting S%srris
church members at the close OIL 'H'
Sunday noon. Mott ks
The Sunday school will study a !. S.,psii
1890. Every member of the schooI . me d
ed to bring Bible, in order to paF'l0r''
the Bible drill. Il, 10
Mr.. Masseck will conduct serTieeN
non at 8 o'clock on Sunday afternIl
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
President. II. Kelly, Grafton.
I: Vice Prcsident-D. c. Greenleaf,
: MinOt.
Treasurer-Wm. Simpson. Man.
/: dan.


Special to the Evening Times.
Minot. N. D., June 13.-These were
the officers of the North Dakota State
Firemen's association. elected at the
annual business meeting at Minot yes
terday.
A. H. Runge of Grand Forks was
elected life member.
Oakes was selected for the 1907 con-
vention and tournament, defeating
Devils Lake by 80 votes.
Firemen from all sections of the
state have taken possession of the city
of Minot and everything for their en-
tertainment has been placed at their
disposal by the city. Large delegations
from all the cities of the state are on
the grounds and some are arriving on
every train. At 10 o'clock yesterday
they were called to order in the opera
house for their first session when
Major Greenleaf welcomed the fire
fighters to the city of Minot on behalf
Of the citizens. There are several
bands on the grounds and the Oakes
band, one of the finest in the state,
rendered very entertaining street
concert yesterday morning. Many vis-
itors from all parts of the state be-
sides the delegates to the tournament
are in attendance and the outlook now
is that this will be one of the best
tournaments ever held in the state.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
Creditmen,s Annual.

Baltimore. D., June 1s.-Delegates
were in attendance from all parts of
the country today at the opening of
the annual convention Of the National
Association Of Creditmen. The con
vention will be in session three days,
during which time many questions of
vital importance to the business vel
fare of the country will be discussed.
The association, which was largely in
strumental in securing the enactment
OF the present bankruptcy law, will
take steps to oppose any tinkering
with the Measure. The reports of the
several officers show the association,
to be in fourishing condition, Its
present membership includes about
200 firms, which represents an aggre-
gate OF between 10000 and 10000 in
iliVidualS lSazSi i-4 II llgs j3 i-it s.7 7fs
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
A SNAG
Before Congress Closes it Will
be Compelled to Decide Upon
the Type of the Panama
Canal.
THIS WILL DELAY
ADJOURNMENT
Secretary Taft Is Determined to Have
This Matter Settled Before
Further Work IL Done.
Associated Pres. to The Evening Times.

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Washington, June 13.-An unex-
pected snag was struck today in the
movement for an early adjournment
of congress and it is possible that the
type of the Panama canal must be
settled before congress closes it's bust
ness. Secretary Taft was in confer
ence with Speaker Cannon and Chair
man Hepburn of the committee on
interstate foreign commerce, which
handles the canal legislation. and there
is disposition to settle the type of
canal before the adjournment of con-
gress. Secretary Taft is in earnest
in his efforts to have this matter
settled before the work proceeds much
further. 1t is possible that when the
appropriation of $25,O00.O0O for con-
tinuing the work on the canal is
reached that an amendment for an
S5-foot lock canal may be made which
would mean the determination of the
type before this great supply measure
could become law. 1t was first
thought all the business could be
settled so adjournment could be taken
at least on June 27.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-13
HUMAN OSTRICH At
LAST COMES TO
GRIEF
A Quantity of Nails, Wire and
Glass Taken From His
Stomach.

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Minneapolis, June BE Wallace.
who had been travelling with a circus
under the alluring sobriquet of 1.-The
human ostrich" has had to admit de-
feat. and leave the field clear to the
bona ffde birds with the cast iron di-
gestive apparatus. Today he was
operated on in the city hospital here
because he had indigestion and other
troubles in his gastronomic regions.
The doctors took 81 nails, three or
four pieces of glass and five pieces of
wire from his stomach. They say Wal
lace will get we'll. Wallace said he
had been eating this kind of dessert
for several years and had never ex-
perienced twinge of pain until re-
Gently. He is not quoted as saying
that he will again enter into active
competition with the regularly ac-
credited ostriches for fame in circuses.