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500 passengers. was sunk. only twelve
Of the entire list Of passengers and crew
escaping with their lives. The British
torpedo boat Whiting was blown ashore
at Lyeemoon Pass, as will be seen in
the picture. and W. lighters were janmei
against her stern 81 tightly that she did
not even list. although nearly above
the reach Of the waves,
More than n hundred sampans and
tunks that were in the swarm of river
craft at Canton sank with their human
freight HOPELESS. At Canton the French
gunboats Vigilanto and Argus wcrc
driven ashore and tho british gunhoat
Robin piled up on n mud hank.
Tho terrors Of a typhoon can hardly
DO appreciated outside Of tho lends that
ere particularly rovagni By ttan. Tho
China coost typhoon Is O. Wos' Indian
cyclone, n Kansas tornado and Il Hat
tcras sou'caster rollei into one.
II JUMPS across tho yellow occ.n TO-
tween the Malay States and Jaoan with
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gone through twelve editions.
1t was as though The four Winds Of
Eirinn' had waited Francis Power back
to the country and the cause Of his fathers
people. Stirred TO his Utmost soul by the
burning words of the poctess ,tlhe threw up
position, afluence, prospects, and cast
his lot with the workers for Irelnnd's
regeneration. Having mastered Gaelic.
he has taken up the vocation Of a travel
ling teacher, ~journeying from own to
town on his mission Of inspiration and
enlightenment.
In connection with its department. Of
instruction the league CAV an interest
ing demonstration Of methods Of teaching
at Leinster College on the second morn
ing Of the festival. and prizes we're
awarded for the bost methods Of teaching
suitable for Irish. A remarkable feature
Of this competition was the lesson in Irish
given by Margaret Nealon, q child only
ten years Of age. who went through the
lesson with tho eas and thoroughness
OF a finished teacher.
So ably did she handle her class and
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river from the delta on some afternoon
when the burning sun is suddenly snuffed
out by the cloud rack even before the river
folk have time to slam the shutters OF
their windows against the blast and the
harvest Of death and destruction Is in
evitable. Boats grind against lighters
and lighters swamp sampans.
The poor folk who jump into the river
are crushed by the collisions OF the craft:
those who stay sink with their homes
whcn a heavier prov than theirs comes
ramming down with the sweep of waves.
Fire often sweeps from end to end of the
tangle Of river craft, and even the stone
abutments Of the quays and the iron
warehouses along the shore sometimes
crumble before the avalanche OF splint-
cred wood and metal. representing the
tangle OF boats hat Ia hurled against
them by the sudden onrush.
During the last typhoon. according
to the dispatches, several foreign steam
ers moorel at the wharves at Canton,
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which had just been awarded him as VIC
tor in his contest.
Almost as enthusiastic did they wax
over the fiddling Of the prize violinist,
Treea nj Ailpin, a small thirteen -year-old
from Limerick, from under whose bow
flowed jigs, hornpipes and reels in such q
liquid stream that not a toe in the audi
ence but tapped in time. and when q
company OF smali 'rince" dancers tripped
out behind her one was minded of that
famous piper Of Hamlin town.
To q foreigner probably the most in
teresting portion Of the programme, be-
cause the most novel, was traditional or
bardio singing, Of which several very
fine examples were rendered. These
ancient tunes. laoidhe they are termed in
Gaelic. have been handed down in the
old bardic families from the days OF the
great chieftains whose deeds they cele-
brate. and many Of them date back to
the time Of the arch hero Finn mac Cool.
who flourished in the wild glens Of Eirinn
before the Christian era.
Some few OF the mole modern now
tangled ditties only two or three hundred
years old are ballads Of love or adven-
uure or recount the struggles and trials
OF some hero Of 'ss; by far the greater
number. and these the most popular.
are hero lays which were taught in the
bardio schools Of Fire some dozen or
more centuries ago and were sung by
gray bearded bards at Tara or in tho
great feasting halls Of O'Donnel or O'Neil.
Some Of them are &C long that several
days are consumed in chanting them
and they are given pieoemeal.
The tunes. II tunes they can be called,
fall strangely upon ears whose musical
standards are thoso set by Beethoven or
Schumann. There Ii no air. no melody,
in the accepted sense. only q rhythmic
informing in thirds and ~sevenths. strangely
oadenoed and with sudden jerks and
pausss. The effect Is weird. but not
unpleasing. To those who understood
the words It must have been, judging
by the continued applause. a most inspir-
ing performance.
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though in danger Of being pounded q
pieces themselves. did great. service "a
the saving Of lives by turning thsif
searchlights out into, the .blackness a
the storm 80 that those who were caught
in the swirling muck Of timbers could
see their way to safety. q
When the storm had ceased and the
indriven waters Of 1.-THE river had found
channel the searchlights were played
upon the stranded heaps Of flower boats
and other smaller river craft that lay
mixei with the timbers Of the house.
destroyed on land. The work Of rescue
OF the dying and the gathering Of the
dead was thus facilitated. ~
On the morning after the ty phoon.
cart after cart bearing the great wooden
boxes that represent the Chinese ideal
in collins was drawn to the rivers side
and the gaudily painted, clumsy chesta|
were ranged in long rows. Then hun
dreds Of men worked quickly. for it Il
hot in Canton, burrowing through the
mass Of timbers along shore In searoh
of the bodies Of those whose lives had
been snuffei out during the night.
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orders pouring in. and new industries are
springing up everywhere.
In America the results are likewise
apparent, for the tide Of emigration.
which has been annually sending 10000
exiles from Erin to this country, Ia being
stayed. No longer do the tenants Of
small farms too small to support an
extensive family and the undeHed
population 81 Dublin or Belfast Look to
America as their only hope. Work Is
everywhere alb out them, whether at
tweed. linen or carpet loom. at presn.
desk or counter. ,r in fields rendered
doubly arabic by a newly awakened
productive intelligence.
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1t ia a healthy, normal employment.
growing out OF the normal needs Of the
country. and not. like lace making and
embroidery. dependent upon the prosper
ity or within Of a foreign purchaser.
The Oireachtas. or great festival, held
annually in Dublin is the outcome or
climax OF a system Of minor local festi-
walls held throughout the year all over
the country. Partly 80 tial and partly
educational. they serve the double pir-
pose Of keeping alive the spirit Of the
league aud Of resurrecting the gay and
festive social life once so characteristic
Of the Irish people. but which had begun
to anguish for lack Of stimulus.
These local festivals consist Of three
parts, the Feis or literary festival. the
Cuirm Cecil or concert. and the Aerid-
heaCht, which, as a Lacquer has put it,
SIS neither so solemn as the Olympian
games nor 30 trivial as an Anglo-Saxon
picnic There are contests In singing,
the Gaelic or traditional singing Of course;
In dancing the national folk dances or
"rinces,' in oratory and story telling
and In playing Irish airs. ancient and
modern, upon the pipes and fiddle. The
prize winners in each group are delegated
to attend the Oireachtas and carry on
IL possible the honors from the assembled
heroes Of Feises in other districts.
The Oireaohtas, like the Feis, also con-
sists OF three parts. There are compe-
titions In the different branches Of Gaelic
study. in singing. dancing and playing,
meetings Of various kinds and an in
dustrial exhibition. There lie also the
Ard Fheis. or parliament Of the league.
The opening event this year was the
reception to the delegates to the Ard
Fheis given by the Lord Mayor OF Dub
he Hon. Mr.. o'Reiliy, at the Mansion
House. his official residence. The evening
was opened by a traditional Gaelic GUS
tom. relic Of the days when Irish Kings
with their chiefs and warriors assembled
with brilliant pageantry ut Tara.
A band of pipers in the green kits and
'brata' paraded around the hall play
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sound shaking to o middle aged eontle-
man pupil who had stumbled over q
phrase and appealed to his neiehbor for
help,
Don't you look at that boy she CON-
manded, you look at mel" And the
middle aged sohoolboy. obashed, did as
the little teacher directed.
1t was some time before the applause
subsidized sufficiently to permit the other
prize winners to come upon the stage
with '%rince.' song or story. as the oase
might DO. Another storm OF applause
broke out when 'An P~aorach,' the ever
popular. marched on the platform playing
his war Pipes aud wearing the medal
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ATYPHOON'S WORKPICTURED
HAVOC OF LAST JULY'S STORM
IN CHINESE CITIES.
Tho Destruction Especially Great nj
Canton. Where . Fifth OF the Popula-
ton Lives on River Craft-The British
Destroyer That Was Blown Ashore.

As surely as the Wi passes south after
the summer solsdce the months Of early
autumn following are months Of terror
for the people Of China and the insular
chain along the China Sea. The typhoon
that comes whirling ont Of the In dian
Ocean or the Formosan Straits visits
the entire coast from Singapore to Vladi-
vostok, leaving behind q more or loss
serious record OF destruction in owns
swept down. junks sunk and villages
along the great river deltas Of South
China inundated.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
Marriages

In Brattleboro Jan. /, by Rev. A. H.
Webb Olaf George 1verson and Jessie
S. Baker, both of Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, Dec. 80, by Rev. NJ. J..
Carmody, Frank Lewis Hopkins and Miss
Bessie Alene johnson, both of Brattle-
boro.
In Brattleboro, Dec. 81, by William s,
Newton, Esq, Ernest Edward Smith Of
Brattleboro and Susan Conelia Fo ,eg
of Elmore, N. Y.
In South Amherst, Mass, Dec. 81, bv
Rev. c. S. Walker, Frederick T.. George
of Concord, n. H., and Miss Grace NJ.
Dana of South Amherst.
In South Vernon, Dec 81, by A. A.
Dunklee, Esq, Walter Fisher and Miss
Nellie Cummings, both of Mortified,
Mass.
In New York city, Dec 81, De Wife
Newton and Miss Jessie Moss.
In Hinsdale, N. H.. Dec. 81, by Rev.
P. S. Cahill, Edward Burke of Greenfel;
and Miss Mary Murray of Hinsdale.
In Putney, Jan. l, by Rev. II. L. Buf.
fun, Guy Grover Towsley and Miss Hattie
Blanche Chapman.
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PERSONALS.

Miss Mary Grant spent a part of the
week in Putney.
Miss Ruth Allen left yesterday for hel
home in Dover.
Rev. Edward Reynolds of Bellows Falls
spent Friday in town.
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Bagg returns to
her school in Somerville, n. j., tomorrow
j. A. Davis left Tuesday for a visit
with his son, DR.. Z. L. Davis, in Spring
field, Mass.
DIR. II. d. Holton returned Tuesday
from Boston, where he had been spending
a few days.
Mrs. NJ. P. Davis, Miss Uanna NJ
Beard and Miss Dorothy Bell visited in
Newfane this week.
Mrs. NJ p. Hatch left Monday for Buff
| falo, n Y. She has been in town through
the month of December.
Mr., and Mrs. John Drown of Hartford,
Conn, are guests of their mother Mrs.
Fanny Drown, this week.
John Brosnahan returned Sunday to his
duties in Troy, n ", having visited his
parents during Christmas.
II. |. Hartman went to Boston Monday
on business connected with the Connecti-
cut River Power company.
Mrs. George w. Streeter and son of
Springfield, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Street
er's mother, Mrs. Minnie Bliss
John Waite has gone to Los Angeles,
CAL, for the winter and Mrs. Waite will
spend the winter in Springfield, Mass
Henry Racette was in st. Johnsbury
last week and attended the st. Johnsbury-
Lowell basketball game Friday night.
Mrs. Harry Rowe was called to Aurora,
ILL.,, Tuesday on account of the sudden
death of her mother, Mrs. Z. j. Porter.
C. G. Fits went to Bennington Monday
to resume the trial of Alfred Mahan, who
is charged with the murder of his niece.
Miss Harriet Barrows returned to Bos-
ton Wednesday after spending two weeks
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Bar
rows.
Mrs. Edwald Crowley returned to her
home in New Haven, Conn. Sunday after
spending 10 days in town with Mrs. Nellie
King.
Miss Uanna M. Beard will give a party
this afternoon to l6 of her friends in honor
Of Miss Dorothy Bell of New Haven,
Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs j. d. Austin have re-
turned to their home in Winthrop Mass,
having been the guests of Mr.. Austin's
mother, Mrs. Martin Austin, for several
lays.
Miss Jennie Deleany, local Postal tele-
.raph operator, returned Wednesday from
i visit in Hudson, n Y. Her place here
vas taken by Walter Mead of North
Adams, Mass.
G. A. Borden left Tuesday for Green
eld to assume the duties Of foreman in
Daintinp and nanaripu bu,;noSc tbarp ]
J. ID. Morris, who will be connected with t
he same business, will leave Monday.
Joe Mosse, who was the subject of much
while at work on the American :
uilding on account of his physical
trength, is in town today. He came
rom White River Junction last night.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
Q. PRATT

The Great January Mark-down and Clearance
Sale is now on at The House of Good Values with
larger opportunities than ever for economical buying,
in every department. The mldness of the winter thus
far has left the racks and shelves with more rstclass,
seasonable merchandise than is usual at this time,
and to turn it quickly, we have made general mark
down of Is to 81 l3 per cent and in instances
values have been entirely lost sight of in making the
sale should make it possible for all who have thought
to 60 through the winter without new Coat, Fur
Suit to make purchases that will be needed for the
next four months at bargain prices seldom eqialed,
would be impossible to emize the bargains ' we are
Offering here, as the assortment in the different de-
partments is so large that it would require whole
newspaper to list them but we wish to emphasize the
fact that this is to be BARGAIN SALE all over the
store and if you are looking for anything in the Dry
Goods line, we will surely save you money on pur-
chases made from our very large and varied stocks
during the next thirty days.
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Mrs. Mary McCune Miller Celebrated
Goth Birthday Anniversary.

Mrs. Mary McCune Miller celebrated
her Goth birthday anniversary at her home
Wednesday. An informal reception was
given by her daughter, Miss Della E.
Miller, during the afternoon. Ice cream
and cake were served. Mrs. Miller re-
ceived many gifts and notes of congratu-
lation during the day.. Mrs. L. M. Kenes-
which she cut and served to her guests.
Mrs. Miller is splendidly preserved wom-
an. She is able to call among her friends
in suitable weather and always gives a
cordial welcome to her guests.
Mrs. Miller was born in this village and
has spent the 80 years of her useful Chris
tian life in this immediate neighborhood
which is an incident worthy of special
mention. Her grandfather who was of
Scotch descent, was William McCune, a
revolutionary soldier, and was among the
first settlers of the town. He settled with
the colony on Meeting House hill. Mrs.
Miller's father was John McCune and her
mothers maiden name was Sally Harris.
Their home was at the top of South
street, perhaps more famiGarly known
as later Lane hill The farm is now
owned by j. L. Barney, and it was there
that Mrs. Miller was born Jan. !, 1918.
Her parents marriage took place in the
year 1876. About go years ago Mrs. Mil
Ter was married to Chester III. Miller of
hits village and for many years their home
was on South street on the farm which
is now owned by Julius Exner. About u
or 10 years ago they moved to this town
lage. Mr.. Miller died eight years ago
and their only son, Mack, the year be-
fore. Mrs. Miller lives with her only |
daughter, Miss Della E. Miller, and has
one niece, Mrs. c. F. Thompson, whose
home is in town. Mrs. Miller is the last
of the family of II children. A brother,
William McCune, died about two years
ago in Columbus, o. Mrs. Miller is
member of the First Congregational
church.
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A NATIVE OF THIS VILLAGE.
Death of Orlen D. Pratt in Worcester
Mass, Monday.

Orlen d. Pratt, "a, died Monday morn
ing at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Ed
yard johnson, in Worcester, Mass. Mr..
Pratt retired from active business about
II years ago and had been in a generally
declining condition since that time, al
though able to be about and go among
his friends until few weeks previous to
his death. He had suffered from an or
ganic heart trouble and complications. Mr..
Pratt was born in this village Sept. g.,
| 1888, and was the son of Alfred and Gym
the last survivor of the seven children of
the family. Mr.. Pratt was educated in
the town schools and at an early age en-
tered the employ of his uncle, the late
Orlen Pratt, who was for many years pro-
prietor of the general merchandise store
which was in the old Glen House build
ing. The building was destroyed by fire
about 26 years ago and stood where the
DR.. ID. r. Lynch hospital is now located.
About 30 years ago he married Miss Bessie
Brooks, Of Still River, Mass, and soon
N. H., where Mr.. Pratt engaged in the
ice business which he conducted success
fully for % years. Then he sold out and
went to Worcester, Mass, and was en-
ployed by the Boston e. Maine Railroad
company in the freight Office of that city
until II years ago when he was obliged
to resign on account of failing health.
Mrs. Pratt died in January, 1904, and
since that time he had lived with his
daughter, Alice, wife of Edward johnson
of Worcester. He also leaves a son, Her
bert Pratt of Shrewsbury, Mass, and one
grandson, Walton johnson of Worcester,
Mass. He was cousin of d. S. and O. |
j. Pratt of this town.
The funeral was held Wednesday morn
ing at the home of his daughter in Wor-
cester and the body was taken to Keene,
N. H., where his wife and one child were
buried. Rev. Mr.. Tomlinson, pastor of the
Universalist church, conducted the flu
neral service. Mr. Pratt was retired
member of Masonic lodge of Keene
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
GUILFORD CENTER.

The high wind of Monday put line IL
out of business.
Mr.. and Mrs G. p. Dix of Jacksonville
visited relatives in town this week.
The Ladies' circle will meet in its rooms
Thursday of next week at 10 o'clock. Din
ner will be served.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard C. johnson are
spending few days visiting relatives in
Boston and vicinity.
Miss Shirley Thayer of Brattleboro is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. ID. Dutton, at the Chase farm.
The annual church and parish meeting
of the Universalist church will be held in
the ladies' rooms Saturday afternoon, Jan.
4, at o'clock.
The following officers were elected at
the annual meeting of Broad Brook grange
Saturday evening: Master, L. j. Hunt
ley; overseer, r. G. Ingraham; lecturer,
Mrs. Ellyn M. Houghton; chaplain, Mrs.
J. r. Jaquith; steward, James White
more; assistant steward, Louis Quinn;
5reasurer S. M. Bullock; secretary, Mary
Bullock; gatekeeper, Earl Jaquith;
Pomona, Mrs. L. j. Huntley: Ceres, Mrs.
Alice Thomas; Flora, Mrs. Ella A. Bak-
n; lady assistant steward, Miss Ida Bar
EFT. The installation will be held at the
lext regular meeting.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
Births

In Wardsboro, Jan. ], son to Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Cobb.
In Windham, Dec. 81, twin daughters to
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Stow yell.
In Nottingham, Dec. 8, j son to Ernest
and Bessie Murdock and gkandson to Mr..
and Mrs. Orlando Dickinsdn Of Whiting
ham and Albert Murdoch d Boston.
In Jacksonville, Jan. l, son to Mr..
and Mrs. George Churchillv
In Jacksonville, Dec. %, laughter 70
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy LowS
In Hinsdale, N. H., Dec %, sou TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Woodland.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
GUILFoRD.

Miss Mia Newton is at the home of
Walter Thomas in Chesterfield, N. H., this
week assisting the family, some of the
members being i'll.
Mrs. Bigelow of North Charlestown, n.
H., is visiting at the home of her SON.
in-law, G.. c. Gorham. She is accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Alice Bige-
low.
The honorable board of selectmen were
assembled in solemn conclave at the house
of Joel Flagg Wednesday to decide as to
whether or not VIII Martins cow has a
lawful right to drink from the, brook
is.be. the road between said
.e Mellen's.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
WEST CHESTERrIEr.n

The women of the Universallst society
will hold their 47th annual festival in
Citizens hall next Thursday evening. The
entertainment will consist of vocal and
instrumental concert by Leitsingers or
chestra followed by dancing until : o'clock.
Orrin D. Farr will be floor director with
Fred Harris T, and Chester Burnham as as
grab bag, quilt, sofa pillow and other use
full and fancy articles on sale. A chicken
supper will be served in the lower hall.
The Universalist women have gained a
wide reputation for hospitality By these
festivals and the one next week promises
to be fully equal to any of its predeces-
sors.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
How to Cure Chilblains.

To enjoy freedom from chilblains, J"
writes John Kemp, East Otisfeld Me-,
IT apply Bucklens Arnica Salve. Have
also used it for salt rheum with excellent
results" Guaranteed for fever sores, in
dolent ulcers, piles, burns, wounds, frost
bites and skin diseases. 25c, at F. H.
Holden & Co.'S drug store.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
Deaths

In West Townshend, Dec. 81, Florence.
8, daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Henry STRAIT
ton.
In Hadley N. Y, Dec. 49, Miss Emily
Newton, sister of Mrs. David Davis Of
Newfane.
In Newfane, Dec. 81, Mrs. William T.
Bruce, 6S.
In Roxbury, Mass. Dec. 20, Miss Mary
Ann Belcher, 6S, OF Mortified.
In Worcester, Mass, Dec. 80, Orlen d.
Pratt, "a, native Of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03
ITO Keep Well

The whole year through" writes T.. A.
Bartlett of Rural Route l, Gulford, Me-,
l and my family use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills They have proven most salts
factory to all of u.s." They tone tie sys.
tenn and cure biliousness, malaria and con-
stipation. Guaranteed at +. II. Holden &
Co.'S drug store. DC
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03

Dewitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel salve
Is Sy e All Daus.s recommend piles; Sold
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-03

Miss Hazel Landman of South London