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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-06
u,ines. Smith Case to County Court

About half of the town of uulllola
onnoared in the municipal court Weo
neessday to testify in the assault case Oh
Leon Haines against II. A. sinful
which resulted from fstlc encoun.el
at Guilford Feb. - in when fia,hes
sustained a broken jaw. me tflal "a
tbe case was set at an carrier da'e'
Int was postponed until wednesday
bU v ogreement of attorneys. The pro
ceedinqs opened with request on the
mart of the plaintiff for a jury. some
time was taken up in agreeing upon q
court officer. Constables A. W. D. WI,
kins and c. I. Knapp being out o,
town, Finally Deputy Sheriff d. +.
Thompson was appointed by the court
A brief recess was taken Whlie lne
names for the jury were being, selecteu.
During this time change OF purpose
came over the attorneys for the PLAIN
tiff and in behalf of the plaintiff II. y.
Barber confessed judgment and TOOK
an appeal to the county court. Judge
Gibson then gave the defendant his
RIGHT TO recover costs. The particulars
in the case were mentioned in former
issue of this paper. During the pro-
press of a dance in Guilford Grange
hall Haines and John O'Hearn became
embroiled in heated argument and,
as Haines AYERS, Smith struck him
from behind, landing a glancing blow
on the jaw. The force of the blow is
said to have broken Haines's jaw
Smith paid fine of SO and costs the
next day and at later hour was ar
rested by Deputy Sheriff D. P. Thomp-
son on a civil suit in which claim of
$500 damages was made. This case
was to have been sifted out Wednesday
morning. H. G. and F. E. Barber APP
peared for the plaintiff and Fl. E. Whit
ney and R. C. Bacon looked after the
interests of the defendant.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-06
"Ball Band" Rubber Boots
ARE NOT MADE OF OLD RUBBERS

THE Rubber Boot Season is upon us.
For the next six or eight weeks there
= will be greater demand for rubber
boots than during any similar period in
the whole year. This store is MS usual pre-.
pared to meet this demand by offering the
very highest grade Of rubber boots at prices
no higher than any good boot costs. Moth
ing goes into
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-06
rCH PROBATE BUSINESS.
deceived $500 in Collateral In
heritance Taxes.

$500 was received in collateral
nce taxes from the estates set
the regular session of the pro
nrt Saturday over which Judge
chwenk presided, Transactions
ade in 20 estates. License was
I'M. A. Doolittle, administrator,
eal estate Of the estate of Lucy
i. The will of Maria G. Dick
Resented by Orlando j. Dicker,
Eallowed and he was appointed
J The account of D. A. Ben
Illustrator of the estate of An
Rnderson of Newfane was al
Ia the balance ordered distrib-
eording to the will. The will
Hah M. Adams, which was pre-
BIZ Lila A. Lyons, was allowed
Twas appointed executrix. The
Henry A. Kilburn was presented
I. Dewitt and allowed. James
len was appointed administrator
4 will annexed. Frank Worden
a the will of Eta E. Fairbanks
Tx and this was allowed, Frank
4 being appointed executrix'
hunt of Elbra A. Reed, execu'
the estate of Cyrus F. Reed,
WED and distribution ordered.
\ and codicil of Charles G. End.
4 presented by William Warren
we'd, John Calvin and F. D. 3.
eing appointed appraisers and
pners. The will of William R.
Eas presented by Mary Ged-
allowed, Mary Geddis being
executrix and J. A. Gregg
fator. H. P. Wellman and Z.
Is were appointed appraisers
}. Wellman and F. L. Burnett
bners.
ition of Maurice J. Plumb, ad-
or of the estate of Lucius
b of Nottingham license was
10 sell real estate of the estate.
hint of Maria Phillips of Gull
N allowed upon motion of John
y executor. The balance,
Hess the collateral inheritance
0S.97, was ordered to be paid
]. Buffum. J. II. Kidder, adj
tor of the estate of Mary Jane
<ry C. Ware of Wilmington,
Notion for final settlement and
bit was allowed. The balance,
was ordered distributed as
On petition of W. D. Put
Illustrator of the estate of E.
b of Wardsboro, license was
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-06
The Lucky Quarter

Is the one YOU pay out for box OF Dr,
Kings 1ss New Life Pills. They bring + Eon
,f f,7 bealth that's more precious thai
i mel" 1e"'T Trv them for headache, bilious,
I ne.s. constipation and malaria ,,l II tGsy
Tefmpp99ed at F. il, Holden 4 Co.'S drug
store
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-06

Mr.. John Riha, of Vining, Ia, says; u
have been selling DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills for about year and they give
better satisfaction than any pill l ever sold,
/ have used them myself with fine results.
Sold by All Druggists.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
Her Sister
BY
J. VI. LoUGHBOROUGH.

her the money we have made out OF
the bird"
gBut | sold the business Immediate
ly after john died TO Ernest's god
father" pleaded Mrs Buckley. as
though that ought TO give her clear
title TO social ambitions.
And a fine thing George Saunders
has made OF It," answered Ernest,
with enthusiasm.
"All this IL not the question In
eisted Mrs. Buckley. Ernest las IN
, duced me to promise TO receive thus
-gypsy--that is--if, after you have
met her. you think she is a proper per
son."
Turns a Trick o. His Own.
Il frankly admit" said Arnold, that
I disfrust ladies' who begin romantic
affairs with strange young men In rail-
/ way carriages. ~ eff,1 aHH game thai
you should have every chance of prov
| inc that this young lady Is all right
Take your mother away. now, como
back later and arrange with Madame
lwhat's-her-name when you can intro
duce me 10 her."
Take me to the Lyceum club" said
Mrs. Buckley. walking over TO Ernes'.
"I'll write some letters and have
lunch. Come for ME there. Arnold
Remember what's at stake. Don't De
weak with her-forget your sex"
"Jove, don't want TO miss my ap-
rointment!" exclaimed Arnold. At
the same time, unseen by his sister
and Ernest he placed his gloves on a
chair in the room. Then he followed
Mrs. Buckley and her son to the street
But he soon returned alone.
at fancy | have LETT my gloves-ah,
yes, here they are" he said TO Miss
Rowley. who had ushered him In.
Turning TO her he continued: viii
madame be disengaged at 11:45?'
Not until IL o'clock, sir. Shall
book you for 1872"
Please"
At this moment Miss Ninety enter
ed and took charge OF the new client.
viii you pay for the consultation
nov?" she asked
Yes: how much7" replied Arnold.
"a guinea. please
what initials?" inquired Miss Minc.
ty as she took the guinea and jotted
down the appointment In book"
Names Tco Familiar.
What initials?" repeated Arnold in
bewilderment.
I'VE never AJAX for names, sir" said
the naughty Miss Ninety.
Professional discretion. eh?" In
Quired Arnold lrHt
with the class OF clients we have"
explained the clerk, amy other course
would be impossible, sir. We don't
think much OF note for an appoint
ment II Il hasn't corcnet on II, and
especially now with the visit OF tho
foreign royalty" Miss Rowley, stand
ing nearby. yHwnut, tut at the samc
time exchanged knowing glance with
Miss Ninety.
"Exactly-exactly." said Arnold
We'll, put down Mr.. -. Mr.. II.
Iius an extraordinary thing. IL am
asked for initials can only think OF
p. ID. O." or 4. o. u However, you
may put down C. A. al IL O'Clock"
Arnold Cufiingworth, confirmed.
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but very active bachelor. was going
to hold a private consultation with
Mime. Isis in order TO make sure
just what sort OF girl she was, ana
whether she would make the right
Kind OF wife for Ernest. He was
man of the world, whom giddy deba-
tanteS and ambitious bellies had tried
In vain to cntrap
With all his knowledge OF human
nature. argued Arnold. he could cat
alogno" this girl at once. But, he Tor
got that Dan Cupid is mischievous
little chap end that sometimes after
hurting his dart he plucks II out again,
heals the wound and then turns the
weapon upon some other man, all for
the sake Of one poor, lone girl.
Miss Ninety and Miss Rowley es-
corted Arnold to the outer door, and
as he left the room Laura Harriard
peered in cautiously, then ran out
upon the balcony and looked into the
street.
ut was the Bickley's." she exclaim-
ed. In amazement. Fancy their COM
ing herel 1t couldn't be TO inquire
about me-"
. tTo be continuedb
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
ToDAY's BEST STORY.

]. b. Mcneil, a wholesale grocer OF
Chicago, calculates that. through liv-
ing in the suburbs, he has travelled
756, 900 miles ON the trains In the past
25 years.
while | have been travelling" said
Mr.. Mcneil the other day, the gro
Gerry business has changed for the bet
ter, and | hope have helped little
In the change.
"Grocers and general store-keepers
are more liberal than they used to
be--k!nder. more polished, more gen.
tlemanly. Let me give you an idea OF
the typical storekeeper OF the past.
the storekeeper OF the early eos.
"The general storekeeper OF Croydon
was also the village postmaster. He
dispensed letters and cabbages, postal
cards and underwear. with an equal
hand.
but one autumn a rival establish
ment opened across the way. general
store that was little brighter, a little
handsomer, a little larger than tse old,
one. And the postmaster observed
with disgust that the tickle villagers
were docking In great numbers to the
new shop.
"As the postmaster stood glowering
at his rival from his doorway one af-
ternocn fellow townsman entered
and asked II there were any letters
for him.
"'No. there amt none. told ye
that yesterday" said the storekeeper.
without moving from the doorway.
"Bnt one might a come today.
said the villager. y
"'Oh there might might thereY the
storekeeper sneered. Well. there
amt
"But ye hain't looked
"'HaIn't II Well, Amt a-goin' to-
Out
There's NO letter fer ye, I tgff
ye.' shouted the postmaster.
But
"ISiast ye,' shouted the furious
postmaster, rushing up to the viIlager.
and shaking hts fist In his face. wont
We take mo" for an answer? l tell ye
agin- no, no. MOI And now, II We AIM
satisfied, go and git yer letters where
ye get yer goods.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
Editorials BY tie People.
dr. b. huahes for School Inspector.

Mr.. J.. Hughes for School inspector.
To the Editor. OF The Times: A
large number OF citizens or the Seven
teenth ward are enthusiastic admir-
ers of the oft-expressed views or Mr..
j. Hughes. OF Townsend-ave., relative
10 the management OF our public
schools. Mr.. Hughes believes that
the education for our children should
be free ia fact as well as In name.
and favors that all supplies. as we'll
as all books. should be furnished the
pupils by the school board without
charge. by appointing a p,irchas-
ing agent. these supplies could be pur-
chased at about half the price f4le
children have now TO pay" said Mr..
Hughes. land don't see There our
boasted free education comes In when
parents with four children attending
SCHOOL have TO pay about 90 cents
every week for tablets, pencils. ETC.,
amounting. In fact. to more than the
books furnished by the school board"
Mr.. Hughes Is superintendent OF the
Detroit Steel Cooperage Co. Beaufait
and Sylvesteraves., and successful
inventor. having been granted patents
or the lining Of large steel tanks with
a glass or porcelain composition
which makes these tanks especially
desirable for use by manufacturing
chemists and drug manufacturing
houses. His ideas are largely respon-
sible for the success OF the company
and while during the late depression
many factories closed down. the large
plant OF the Detroit Steel Cooperage
To. WIS operated m double
shifts. The views OF Mr.. Hughes
on the management OF our
schools, while new, seem as practical
as his management OF the large fac
tory, and are responsible for move
ment 10 nominate him as the Repub-
lican candidate for school inspector
nom the Seventeenth ward. Inde-
pendent In the broadcast sense OF the
word, he would be valuable repre-
sentative OF the people and infuse the
Loard with new ideas and the chtl.
dren will be represented by an un-
firing friend. A father himself. he
loves children, Is an enthusiast for
free education and feels keenly the
responsibilities parents and school
boards and educators have In the
proper care and training OF the rising
generation. the future hope OF our
country.
Detroit, April 2. 1908.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
Who Knows the
Habits Of This Bird?
Does tsls silence Give CONSENT
The News Says No. But Wait
q Few Days.

~ through the liberal use of editorial sugar proudly
bng News find left the cage door open and
de Free Press and kidnapped Bird procaning hun ane"
T. the choicest plumage of the hour.
Since has of the logic OF BIRD
captive of of Mr. Stairs papers
Bird all right but his company mighty Dad
IA the opinion OF Scripps ornhologst
public will contemplate the
boxer support feather flock togeherr
its chagrn the sentiment OF the
}&umday- school hymn:
ss :s. . w. .: ., s a; s s s...-
particular songser having become ordinary
fell into the hands of another gang OF
Now The Times willing mputation of being
joyous acceptance within the next few
Yes assent outside of the News musu-wch really too
of inaninate and stuffed .favoes to real
Hive candidate.
Nor does Il follow that MARBLE from Free Press
Itch BOXER" breeding-staton.
This particular Bird whose plumage has escaped the stain
M present Republican prefers the free sunlight
Ernd circumambent open for his
He will wing his independent fight clear OF Republican
IIsudists and scandals, and light where he lsteth
his pedigree in the generalsh
But to get down to earth say the Republicans
Is type candidate they hope to escape
l1he Of = scandalized state
The Hon Arthur Hills of Gov Warmers
po<rita selfeekng followed by the that
rsasurer cminay long tolerated by Banking Com
Missioner Zimmerman, left the bankrupt
condition
while getting daily chapters OF the trial OF Rep
for the disgrace and death OF Edith
rresley employee of the Michigan senate
glorious this for the God and morality administration
by achievement the side of positive
reform in the recent constitutional convention
TO coardice and slavsh slserency
corporate power in that bodyl
In almost any Michigan these things would
political overturnng But here there minority
render such a
Repubcansm cleanse itself from within and that right
speedily.
imperative necessity is what gives to the Hon John
especial significance to the party
II And to the people generally CLEAN of hope
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03

Ernest Eleanor Is a mental psychoi-
ogy diviner. She reads the future Ill
q crystal globe, which is more up 10
date
Professionally known as Madame
ISIS" pursued Arnold
MRS. Buckley raised her hands In
horror and exclaimed: MY daughter
in-law-Isiss / shall always be won
dering whether it's lemon or vanilla"
CHAPTER VI.
Ernest BIckley's "chivairy."
Where did this informal iniroduc.
ton take place, Ernest?' asked Ar.
mold.
we weren't exactly introduced
replied the youth. II met her--er-
travelling in Scotland"
He made this lady's acquaintance
on tic train, inIefpUsed the excited
Mrs. Buckley as she poked Arnold
with her parasol.
Good heavens!" exclaimed Arnold
In tone OF mock-seriousness she
allowed you to speak TO herr"
''Yes-no-I suppose So" began
Ernest. A man with any strength OF
character would have explained the
situation in its true light, but Ernest
endeayored TO give the impression
that Eleanor had forced her attentions
upon him.
"You actually asked her to marry
your" inquired Arnold. az he tired 10
look severe.
Yes had to-" replied Ernest,
with a show OF embarrassment After
we returned to London | saw her fire.
quentiy. met her today. And she
eaid | had spoiled her good times BY
making love, but as had, she sup
posed marriage was what meant-so
I said yes
This was uttered within not more
than two hours OF the time that Ernest
had made his fervent proposal TO
Eleanor. IL the young fortunet teller
who trusted him and believed Ia him
could have been present then she
would have realized that her first pass.
ing rating OF him as a milksop and a
cad was correct.
He felt that he really loved her, but
he wanted to justify himself In his
romance at the expense OF the girl.
Romance, Yes--7ut.
"A chap must have little romance
In these things" continued Ernest Inn
patiently. Even mother VIII admit
that"
Il naturally wanted Ernest to make
q loyo match" says Mrs. Buckley with
some show or spirit, ~but, OF course.
only with a nice girl who had a big
position"
"Love--money and position-no
bridge hand could beat It," exclaimed
Arnold.
1T really wasn't the way Ernie met
this woman that worries me-" moaned
Mrs. Buckley as she arose AMI began
a tragic march between the Incense
burner and the crystal globe.
Mother alludes TO the position OF
our family la society" explained Err
est --.----- 49,
I'VE have none" said Arnold. "Our
father was good. honest shoDkeeper.
the pioneer an the feather trade. Don't
be an ostrich yourself. Mary. Remetn-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
aInauItlnau tha church

The duma commission on religious
AFFAIRS, says the st. Petersburg cor
respondent OF the Cologne Welt,
brought before the body unanimous
report In favor of Furnishing "all who
In any manner insulted any religious
denomination" Naturally, according
to the writer. the various religions. do
not stand as equals with regard to the
antiinsult resolutions and persons
who may say things disrespectful Of
the Orthodox church will be more 90
vereiy death with than those who,
may be tempted to insult the Evangst-'
zeal church.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
First onden,ed Mllk.

The idea Of condensing milk to make
IL keep better occurred FIRST to a
French chemist named Appert, In
1897. Seven years later the msthod
of eyaporating milk In rarifled air
TO prevent II from reaching the boil
ing point was first Used. CONNER.
cially, the process was first exploited
Ia the United States. where there aru
AZ present about 90 factories whilh
dispose Of 2o0,0o0.ooc pounds of COG
denscd milk a year, valued 1t oyor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03

fraylE DON'T wish TO see Madame
iMv Isis professionally" interrupt.
JHl ed Arnold with gesture OF
aggravation. Then turning to
Mrs. Buckley. he said: MY
dear Mary. | think X Is q mistake 10
descend upon this lady with the flii
strength OF the family No doubt, as
whole. we are healthy and invigor-
aung. but think the taste for us as
a family group mignf be an acquireI
one. However. have an appointment
al 4 quarter past eleventh. that hour
am at your service.
Awaiting the seeress.
Mrs Bicklcy seated herself on a
.osa and began surveying the consult
ing room. Large double doors lsa
into the waiting room rom WHICH, e,is
Bickieys and Arnold had emerged Up
r,osfte them was Cor ieaaing 20
Eieanors apartments. and tnrouxn
this Laura had fed before seeing tue
Rtckleys. Two large French windows
led ont TO a balcony overlooking Bona
- Between them xas a manteL IL
rectlv in front Of the mantei was
largo round table covered with Dlack
velvet Upon this table was the crys'
,aI riobe which Isis used In telling
fortunes. At these times she sat IN Q
huge Oriental chair.
Near the double doors rested an ini'
urensc tripod incense burner. and with
Il a few feet of the burner was 2
3shut up" dressing table. the French
windows were open and july sun
streamed into the room, giving us
weird trappings gar;sh appearance.
what a horrible place." said Mrs
H,ckley AFTER she had carefully noted
everything from Mas Ninety to the
CRYSTAL globe. "Oh. dear, oh, dear.
mink It's too awful. am sure she's
tafooed. Arnold walked over to the
msntel. laughed and gazed with an
air of amusement and contempt at the
crystal globe. Az the dear old lady Z
seara that Eleanor bore tattoo marks
Ernest became highly indignant.
"Tatooed? he exclaimed. she Is
mott"
"You don't know" responded Mrs.
hickey. with an air OF intense SINGER
stv that was udlcroGg, II didn't say
whore To think that I have brought
INV UAUl " thios ~ ~&@-~e~
ratber.s son should have entangled
himself With Bond-st. pslmist."
poubIy EntangIsd
"If have entang,ed myself with
anyone It's Mrs. Herriard. thanks 10
YOU said Ernest
.Poor Laura Herriard." moaned
Mrs. Buckley, "nhe will be heartbrok'
en-. She certainly expects you to mar
~ her"
II assure you I have only the haz-
Lt.rt-laea- Of what has happened" In
terposed Arnold. Let me tell you
what is my impression OF the story.
You can correct me when I'm wrong.
rm rather sleepy this morning and
us hard for my miad to work before
am shaved. understand that Ern-
est has made the acquaintance OF a
Miss Eleanor Anderson, a professional
fortune teller"
~ beg your pardon. interrupted
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
The Only Way.

4 The Only Way.
What shall we do when the forests
ne gomez" asked the thoughtful citi'
Hold onto the lampposts." replied
NJ bibulous friend.
4 A M
Il Rare Man.
s. He cannot tell story.
Hut he Is very wise
And gains lot OF glory
Because he never tries.
y. ~
Whorl Compel 1T
IT has been decided that babies
must ..s :, Pa pay fare on the transatlantic
\. ''s'poss baby decitnes?"
Ambition. ~
q. Uncle Horace (who Is something OF
rage and phiIosopher)- My boy, 1t
= time for you to think seriously VI
. - kind Of future you intend to map
III for yourself. To sum II up In a
word. what epifaph are you anxious
- have engraved upon your tomb
otone?
/. Nephew Dust beginning his career)
~He Got His Share ''---Pick-Me-Up.
Outside Of Hls Practice.
.All that Is the matter with you,
nlr" said the eminent physician, at.
Z NJ . thorough examination. lis lack
~ nutrition. You don't eat enough"
RI eat all can hold. doctor" said
( IRE attenuated caller.
.~.'L - 49,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
Helping Education in China.

The cause OF education in China
has had potent aid from Rev. r. Fl.
Lowry, president Of the Picking uni
versity. who has recently completed
his fortieth year OF work in the Chi.
nese empire. He Is native Of Ohio,
from which state he enlisted In q vol
unteer infantry regiment during the
civil war. After his military service
he was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan
university. His first experiences In
China were In Foochow, from which
city he was transferred to Picking to
established the Methodist Episcopal
mission in the North. During the
early years he spent much OF his time
In touring throughout the northern
provinces. Later he became connect
cd with Picking university. at the head
of which he has been for many yea
Pr.sident Lowry Is also chairman of
the Observation-Disclosures board OF edu.
cation for the Chinese empire. He
has been thirdetime elected as dele
gate from North China 10 the general
conference OF the Methodist church.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-03
To Be Perused While Awaiting
The Return Of Prosperity

body stole the cash till. Pacific? Wall,
IL that means peaceful i'd like to know
another word for trouble. "-Chicago
News.
In Buying Dukes.
Only a million, ! got the duke
cheap"
But you must remember. dear, thar
1t isn't the nrst cost that counts"
Sure 70 Get Real Money.
The gushing visitor gazed at the
artists little son.
"Oh. what career is he destined
for?" she asked the mother. 'WHl
he be an artist. like his father?
The practical mother smiled. mo.
/ think not" she replied. He builds
his blocks SO neatly and carefully that
I'm hoping he'll be a brichayer."
Poor Fellow.
Heidi you know Browns wife
was treating him like dog?
She-Why. no. What does she do
He-She does nothing but pet him
all the time.--Judge.
Preposterous.
Kindly Gentleman---Did you fall
down, my little man?
Johnny nursing bruised knee)-
Well, yer didn't tink l fell sup AMI
banged against a cloud. did yer?--
Philadelphia Press.
Nobody Home.
Agents. the head of the house In.
sonny?
Boy--No. sir: there's nobody home
but me father.-Denvcr Catholic Reg
lister.