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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
JAMAICA BUTCHER ARRESTED.
Found With West Townshend Woman
Under discriminating Circumstances.

Charles Morgan, Jamaica butcher,
was arrested Tuesday at the home Of
+. A. Blood in West Townshend by Con-
stable w. w. YanNess on statutory
charge, being found In company with
Mrs. Blood under discriminating circum-
stances. Mr. Blood, who had given his
wife to understand that he was going
away for several days, accompanied the
officer when the arrest was made. Nor
gan was arraigned before Justice II. W.
Taft, A. v. d. Piper appearing for the
state. The respondent waived examina-
tion and was bound over to county
court in the sum Of 5000 which he fur
nished. Later in the day Mrs. Blood
tried to commit suicide by taking
strychnine but her attempt was discov-
cred in time to prevent any serious re-
suits.
Morgan is well-known Jamaica man
and has organized bands in Newfane
and Wardsboro. He has wife and
four children. Mrs Blood has been or
ganist at the church in West Towns
hend for some time. The case has
caused sensation in the towns Of
Townshend and Jamaica.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
Convention of Vermont Pharmacists.

The Vermont Pharmaceutical associa-
tion opened its 18th annual conven-
ton in Burlington Wednesday with the
largest attendance in its history. Yes
terday morning the members visited
Dannemora prison, n. Y, making the
trip on the steamer Chateaugay. Presi-
dent +. w. Mitchell of Richford gave
an address Wednesday. Nine members
have died during the past year. Z. B.
Hyde of Bennington and 0. X. Cast OF
Bellows Falls were appointed delegates
to represent the association at the an.
nual meeting of the N. A. r. D., to be
held in Atlanta, Ca, October 3-5. Nine
teen new members were taken in, the
report showed $50 on hand and the Of
ficers are: President, Charles +. Bige-
low of Newport; vice-presidents, Treffie
Duhamel of Burlington, B. W. Abbott
of Fairlee, Charles Wilson, of White
River Junction; secretary, w. E. Ter
rill of Montpelier; treasurer, d. +. Da-
Wis of Barre.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
FUSION CAMPAIGN PLANNED.
Meeting at Rutland Saturday Of Prominent
Democrats and Independents.

The fusion candidates for the various state
Offices and representatives from the demo
cratic and Independent state committees held
a meeting at Rutland Saturday and outlined
plans for the coming state campaign. They
reached Rutland Friday night and Saturday
morning drove to p. w. Clements home at
Center Rutland, where the conference took
place on the broad piazzas of Brookside.
Beside Mr.. Clement himself, there were
present G. Herbert Pape of Barre, candidate
for acknowledgements Walter V. Phelps OF
Enosburg Falls candidate for state treasur'
err sherman r. Moulton of Burlington, can
didate for secretary of state, Edward D.
Hall of Bennington. candidate for auditor,
and Vernon A. Bullard of Burlington, candi'
date for attorney general The democratic
party was further represented by Emory s,
Harris of Bennington, chairman of the state
committee, John j. Thompson of st. Albans,
II. c. Comings of Richford and DR.. W. d.
MAYO of Northfeld.
The independent party was represented
by r. s. Smith of Bristol George H. Dewey
of Bennington, s. J. Beatty Of Burlington,
L. Fl. Lombard of st. Albans Leon Dubuque
of Grand Isle, Glenn wilkins of Morrisville,
II. NJ Dufur Of Bradford, J, E. Foster OF
Newport Q. s. Backus of Brandon, j. h.
Wilson of Worcester and H. l.. Hindley OF
Ludlow.
The meeting was rather informal but it
was voted that campaign committee Of four,
including the chairmen of the two parties,
ex.o'licio, should be selected from each wing
of the fusion movement to constitute cam
paign committee and have full charge of the
campaign funds, speakers and all the execu'
tive work The matter of headquarters was
left with the joint committee.
As finally elected and reported, the cam
paign committee is as folows Independ'
ents, Edward J. Hall of Bennington, chair
man, s. ]. Beatty of Burlington. r. s. Smith
of Bristol and George H. Fuller of White
River Junction; democrats, Emory >. Har'
ris of Bennington, chairman, John J, Thomp'
son of st. Albans, G. N. Brady of Newport
and Charles w. Melcher Of Barre.
At meeting of the joint committee 1t
was decided to establish state headquarters
at Rutland and to inaugurate an active ana
aggressive campaign within the next few
wepks
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
A Letter Of Correction.

Editor of The Reformer:
In The Reformer's account of the recent
automobile hearings the following statement
appears: ''At some ones request special
meeting of the bailiffs was called in the Of
Hce of Haskins & Schwenk and Mr.. Merri-
feld pleaded before them for some arrange.
ment whereby the responsibility could be
shifted from his shoulders. I wish to say
to you that was not present at the meet
ing referred to, and that did not exchange
word with one Of the bailiffs relative to
the matter except with Mr.. Schwenk. What
I said to him was in his capacity as prose-
cutting attorney and was said in the presence
of the attorneys on the other side.
I feel sure that you will do me the justice
to correct any statement that you have made
regarding me that you find upon investiga'
ton to be incorrect. Yours truly,
John H. Merrifeld.
Brattleboro, VT, July II, 1906.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
Dreyfus Verdict Annulled.

The verdict of court martial of Cap
tain Alfred Dreyfus by which he was
condemned on the charge of betraying
French army secrets to Germany, has
been annulled at Paris by the court OF
cessation by which the case was re-
viewed. Dreyfus will re-enter the
French army and report is current that
he will be made major, taking com
mand under his new rank at once.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13

Let there be full representation Of
the towns that they may participate in
the revolution that is to restore Yer
mont s government to the ancient land
marks of integrity, purity and decency.
X. s. Childs,
George +. Roberts,
Wallace 8. Allen,
b. A. Whittemore,
Daniel II. Cray,
Democratic County Committee.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13

The grounds about the Mormon monument
at Royalton have been beautiAed and an ar
tificial lake is being made. 1t is said that
q Mormon church day will be observed there
about July "a, and delegations from New
York, Boston and perhaps Salt Lake City.
Utah, are expected.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
II win Take Place In Brattleboro Aug.
a-Apportionmen Of Delegates.

The democrats Of windham county
will meet in delegate convention In
Festival hall, Brattleboro, on Saturday,
August 4th, 1906, at III o'clock n. IN.
to place in nomination candidates for
the various county Offices to be voted
for at the biennial state election to be
holden on the srst Tuesday in Scptem.
ber next.
The basis Of representation by the
several county towns will be as follows:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
$2s,soo.oo

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson has been
personally inspecting the Chicago stock
yards and says the packers are working
hard to fix things up as the government
wants them. He addressed the superin-
tendents of government inspection, carefully
instructine them in the new methods of in
spections, according to the law recently
passed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13

Rev Charles Huntington Pennoyer of
Springfield has been elected a member
of the New England Sabbath League
executive committee for the state of
Vermont. Mr.. Pennoyer has also been
elected vice-president for Vermont OF
the American Anti-lmperialist league
to succeed the late Colonel Asa T.
Childs of Bennington and Castleton.
The other vice-president for Vermont
is the Rt Rev. Arthur G. A. Hall, D.
d., Protestant Episcopal bishop Of the
diocese of Vermont.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13

Judge A. H. Tanner of Portland,
Ore, who pleaded guilty in the federal
court early last year to perjury in con-
nection with the famous Mitchell-Tan-
ner agreement, has been pardoned by
President Roosevelt. Judge Tanner
was called as witness before the fed
eral grand jury to testify regarding
the famous partnership agreement be-
tween himself and Senator Mitchell.
Congressman William r. Hearst Of
New York states positively that he is
not candidate for the democratic
presidential nomination in 1908.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
WANTED.

-...,n -usri pork, veal. poultry. eggs,
IAsIihappl Sif skins, sheep pelts, l.. II.
Fs RICHARDSON. iau
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13

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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
WAN TED

Men and women agents in every town to
hi one OF the most used and best articles
n h kind that was ever put upon the mar
(s at small price. You can double your
[n,T II is winner. Patented March
IA 1905 Sample by mail, IS cents. Ad.
Eras, M. D. FISHER, Brattleboro, Vt. csc
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13
HARD AND SOFT WOOD FOR SALE

have a large quantity Of hard and soft
wood which I offer for sale at reasonable
Erces. 1t is all prepared for the stove In
Ere foot lengths. First come first served.
H. G. CLARK, Brattlsboro.
Orders received by telephone. No. 5l-3.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-07-13

IAsrED ,'o1s D.sssSsn, s'ssSs ma" pSs,ton e our AT
sai,a,' g ~, d,y. =, CROSBY 4 co, ase
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

Joseph II. Choate. the eminent New
York lawyer, in the course of his ca.
Teer has seen defeat fall to many mem
bers of his profession while examining
witnesses. The most utter rout he
eyer witnessed was in the case of a
young lawyer defending a man against
a charge of burglary. The chief wit
ness, married woman, said the &C.
cused came into her room about :
o'clock in the morning She saw the
intruder, but acknowledged that she
could not see her husband. The young
lawyer shot a side glance at the jury
and then Numbered: Now, madam
please explain to us all how it was
that you could see the prisoner and
yet could not see your husband?" MY
husband" said the woman, was at the
club"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05
The Sleepy Train Dispatcher.

From the accounts that come from
the scene of the wreck at the little
town of Lawyers. Va. the life of the
greatest captain of industry the south
has produced in. half century was
sacrificed by the blunder of a sleepy
telegraph operator.
No other explanation would account
for the wreck unless it be that the
crew of the second train neglected to
wait for the signal without which they
should not have rushed into the sta
ton.
If the railroads, as is charged, are
in the habit of intrusting the lives of
their passengers to overworked train
dispatchers, it is time that the prac-
tice be stopped by legislation rigidIy
enforced.
In the present strained condition of
railroad traffic, when it becomes i'm
possible to run trains on time, the
sleepy, overworked or incompetent
train dispatcher is about the most dam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05
Railroad Net Earnings.

The official figures now made public
by the interstate commerce commission
are an Illuminating comment on recent
lugibrious expressions of certain trans
portation mandarins regarding the rail
road future They show for the fiscal
year ending June 80 gross earnings by
all the roads in the United States at
$2,317. $50, 030 and net earnings of $751;
596,S77. or an increase of $97 200, 200
over the net earnings during the pre-
ceding year. The preceding year, too,
was a record breaker in net earnings,
most of the roads being enabled to APP
propriate vast amounts for new con-
structiOn and betterments, in addition
TO advancing the dividend rate. This
process has been again repeated out of
the earnings covered by the commits
sion's report. the Union Pacific which
has been put on 10 per cent dividend
basis. being a notable example.
The increase of $97. 100000 over the
total net earnings in the year ending
June 80. 1905, it is to be remembered,
represents the proceeds of the tax lev
led by the railroads on the total pro-
ductive energies of the country. Cap
italized at 5 per cent it represents the
earning power on $2,000,000 900. On
the same basis the total taX-paying
power in the form of net earnings
through railroad exactions upon the
public the last year stands for a valu-
alton of nearly $4,000. 100000.
No sane person will seriously assert
that the actual total railroad invest
ment approaches within billions of that
valuation, or that there has been any
increase in the investment proportion
ate 10 the increase in the net earnings.
The increase, therefore, not being in
any legitimate relation TO actual i'm
provement. is simply an expression of
arbitrary power. much of it beyond
question of conspiracy in restraint of
trade.
The sworn statements of the roads
thus cOnclusively contravene the re-
cent representations of the mandarins
evidently designed to prevent public
action. whereas they should stimulate
it. 1t would not be so bad if only Il
reasonable recompense were set apart
to stockholders. the balance from ex-
orbitant charges going to enlarge the
system, which is con-
fessed to be inadequate TO present
needs. But in the face of excessive
profits on fictitious capitalizations, we
are at the same time menaced with the
threat that funds will not be forthcom-
ing for the indispensable transporta-
ton enlargement, unless the public de-
sists from efforts to correct such OBJ
vious abuses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05
IN FIELD OF LITERATURE
Tire AtIantic.-"New National Force

The Atlantic.-"New National Forces
and the Old Law" is the title of a Wig
orous and most timely article in the
December Atlantic by Melville NJ. Big
Glow, dean of the Boston university
law school. In economic cOncentra-
ton" he discovers the greatest OF these
new forces-wc meet it today in our
unprecedented combinations both in
capital and of labor; and the Old com
mon law. historic and venerable. franz
ed in other centuries to meet other
conditions, proves utterly incapable
of coping with it. IF we are to pre-
vent this force from working us evil"
says Dean Bigelow, 1T must be by
bending all our energy and skill to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

BY far the most democratic court in
Europe is that of King HaakOn of Nor
way The hardy Norsemen who gave
such cordial welcome to King Edward s
son-in-law insist on simplicity in the
royal surroundings. There are no
hereditary distinctions or titles at
court, even the queens ladies-in-wait-
ing being plain Mrs" or its equiva-
lent in the Morse tongue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

There should be no hasty action in
precipitating hostilities with Japan. de
spite the fact that the MikadO needs
the cOnceit taken out of him-but how
much stronger would this government
be in the assertion of its own position
if We did not have those pesky Philip
pines on our hands? Are the currents
of destiny still flowing?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

AprOpos of the protests in Califor-
mia and the chirping in the south
against the presidents threat to en-
ploy all forces at his command. mill
tary and civil. to enforce the federal
authority in San Francisco in dealing
with the Japanese subjects, we thought
the question of states rights was set
tied some 40 years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05
Personal.

Mrs. \. Shaw of Haverhill. Mass
was cured of lung trouble. and her
daughter built up by Father john
medicine.
E. J. McQuade of Broadway. n. Y.
city, gained five pounds taking Father
Johns medicine
Father Johns medicine is for sale by
T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

ward making legal and political pro
gress TO keep up the pace set by social
and economic advance The former
must prove able to harness the latter
if we are to avoid anarchy" Some
how or other a new weapon must be
forged: the old law has failed. This is
sound doctrine certainly, and one
which thoughtful and patriotic men
must give ear to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

Philadelphia North American: A st.
Louis man has sued for divorce be-
cause his wife made him wash dishes,
and a Cleveland woman asks for de-
cree because her husband insists on
her chopping the wood. Which sug-
gests that a clearing house for mis-
mated couples will be "a mighty con-
venient adjunct to the trial marriage
system
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

Terry McGovern. once the champion
pug of his class. has been declared
hopelessly insane and his career in
the ring is ended. 1t is n pity TO be
sure, but the course of empire will
hardly be seriously affected as a con-
Se0uenpa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05
Water Cure for CONSTIPATION.

Half a pint of hot water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca
thartics should be avoided. When 4
purgative is needed. take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are mild and gentle in their action.
For sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

Apparently ex-senator Burton of
Kansas. now serving Jail sentence in
IrontOn. Mo-. regards himself as out
OF politics for good. His friends an
nOunce that he is writing a book in
which he will expose" President
Roosevelt and other public men who
have been in conspiracy" against him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

gerous individual in the railroad serv-
ice of the United States.
The killing of so important Il man
as Samuel Spencer brings the sleepy
dispatcher into the lime light of pub
lie notice. Railroad managers see him
plainly enough now.
Will they do away with him?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

Nothing about the tariff and little
tangible about the trusts, is the pres
idents treatment of paramount issues
before the American people, as a
people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

The newspaper fraternity will be
pleased TO learn that LATE Young is
considerably improved in health and
will leave the hospital in Des Moines
for Hot Springs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05

Early Christmas shopping. This is
the newest reform movement, and it is
a good one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1906.

Competitive tracks will foster indus
trial growth in the west end
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-05
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
IN THE SUBURBS.
CABLE.

Hugh German and Ed McCardle
were passengers for Rock Island Mon
day.
Otto Rosenberg left Tuesday for Ha-
german, N NJ, to look after his land
interest at that point. There We're
several others who had figured on 60
ing, but failed to appear at the last mo,
ment.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Prim
tive Methodist church enjoyed a 10
cent tea at the home of Mrs. Laura
Pearce on Thursday afternoon of last
week. More than one hundred per
sons were served during the afternoon
and the proceeds amounted to $3.50.
This is the largest sum that has ever
been taken in at any of these gather
ings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Neave Sr.,
are spending a week with relatives at
BOden.
Miss Lila Tomlinson was passen-
ger to Rock Island Thursday.
Mrs. Bessie Lewis spent Friday and
Saturday with friends in Sherrard.
Walker Brown left for Silvis We'd
nesday where he expects to secure en-
ployment
Willie Beck and Miss Emma Anger
err both former Gable young people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
Advocates Ship Subsidy.

The Daily Consular and Trade Re-
port, issued by the department of COM
merce and labor. is being used for the
most partisan purpose. Thus the is
sue of Sept. "a of this government
trade paper contained both a consular
report and an editorial paragraph de-
signed to impress upon the country the
need of substituting shipping lines to
South America. How much the steam
ship trust has contributed to the repub-
Hcan campaign fund for this puff for
ship subsidy would be interesting to
know. 1t is pretty tough on the tax
payers to be made to pay for a publ
cation that advocates the passage of
law that will plumber them.
No other administration has ever
been as bold as this one in promoting
the robbery of the people by subsidiz-
ing special interest at the expense of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

were united in marriage at Aberdeen,
S. d, Friday of last week They ar
rived here Monday for Il short visit
and it is understood they expect TO
make their home in Rock Island
f. J. Quaintance shipped three cars
of stock to Chicago Wednesday. He
accompanied the shipment
w. J. Boyle returned home Tuesday
after having spent several weeks with
relatives and friends in a number of
eastern states.
a year old child of Fred Hergert
died some time during Friday night
The little one had been ailing for some
time.
John Chin returned home Thursday
from two weeks trip to South Da-
kOta.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lundgren and
daughter returned home Monday from
Nebraska.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

In a recent communication to Wash
ington, Consul Halstead of Birming-
ham, said he had never seen in Eng
land any fly screens. This moves an
Englishman to write, saying THE
fact is. we don't want your fly screens.
We English people haven't so much as
a fly apiece. What we have are quiet.
well-behaved and charmingly consid-
crate, and we have no wish to deprive
them of the enjoyment they derive
from occasional visits to our homes.
We English need fly screens about as
much as Eskimos need artificial ice
machines, straw hats and peekaboo
shirtwaists.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
= q q CURES
- os - DANGEROUS ULCERS

ulcer slow healing and shows Of eating
Some old faint poison that has lain dormant awaiting
favorable
passed. the vital
slowly
lotions
which
vegetable pleasant
medical advice free THE SWIFT SPECIFIC ATLANTA,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

The German emperor, who recently
added a Spanish uniform To his stock
of clothes, has the biggest wardrobe
of any sovereign in the world. A valet
gifted with special knowledge is deput-
ed to look after the HohenzoIlern col
lection of uniforms. which is a truly
enormous one, and this man has so
we'll studied his masters treasures that
no matter in what guise the kaiser
may wish to appear he can at once
produce the uniform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

by series Of tunnels OF aluminium.
The small ends are uppermost and
closed Gasoline mixed with air is adj
mitted TO the tunnels. and when spark
ed the explosion which follows comes
directly against the atmosphere. The
lifting power is dependent on the num-
Der of the tunnels and the rapidity Of
the explosions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

Since NJ. ClemenceaI became minis
ter of the interior of France the en-
ployes of his department have been
shaken up good deal. He has cut off
all absence without leave and requires
subordinates to sign time sheets
when they come and go. Illness was
given so often for an excuse for alb
sence that the minister has decided to
send a doctor to report on the condi.
ton of clerks who fail to report for
dUty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

H. B. Morse of Winsted. Conn. aged
Sc, and civil war veteran, was nom
mated by the republicans for tree war
den just for a joke. He has been
elected by 154 majority Litchfield.
Conn, elected as first selectman w.
T. Marsh, a democrat. who went to
Maine, bought car load of potatoes
and sold them for 80 cents less a bush
Ell than the storekeepers.