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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
OFFICER TOO PoMpous.
walllngfoFd Sheriff Tried TO Get Funny
IN Londonderry.

General Indignation j. felt throughout
ihis part III the town over the conduct ol
an oilirrr II the law aud two other per,
sons ia hls party, Tuesday afternoon, saws
the Londonderry Sitter. Deputy sheriff
Leonard of Wallingiord, with three other
persons and a blood od'hound were returning
ln an automobile 90 Wallingf0nl from
hnokline where they had made an unsue
ecssiul hunt for Elroy Kent tha, morn.
ing, When nearly 10 the stephen llough.
tOn farm, they found themselves behind
a load Of lumber which had Just swung
into the main road from the pasture
mad, De Nem llanshion was the driver
~ ihe team, aud y. ;. Stuart was with
him, Leonard, with an oath, demanded
that he b. given a chance 10 pass, llough'
ton refined out AZ far a. he could without
cndangofing the equilibrium of his loai
bat this not satisfying Leonard, Il was
suggested that there would be plenty of
room 10 pass when opposite the house
few rods farther along. With the words,
II guess YOU don't know who | am,
Leonard showed his badge. iumned irom
the auto and attempted 10 turn the horses
farther into the ditch 10y taking them
by the heads This was resented by
linughton with the result that the latter
had his shirt badly torn hut the team
N'Ni hNfll 70 Ailt lAlW NNNrf Mhffe "
was refined Ia one side, giving the auto
more than half the road and an the door
yard for room 10 pass. The officer, how.
ever, demanded more road and attempted
to take the hor,cs by the heads again.
This brought about greater intimacy
with De We're; for the latter. although
being choked hy Leonard, landed a few
fancy blows with his fists, sadly marring
hat officers good looks. During this
line two Of Leonard's companions had
Jumped out Of the auto and become more
ir less mixed up with Stephen Houghton |
md u. :. Stuart. After matters had |
aimed down somewhat, the auto was
ioced past the load and the party jour.
icyed on.
Judging from the reports Of the affair /
I Is evident that the blood. hound and his |
,ceper were the most gentlemanly mem.
'ers Of the auto party.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
BURGLAR SCARE ABATING.
No New Breaks Have Been Reported
Although Many Stories Are Afioat.

The burglar scare has abated somewhat
during the past week, although frequent
stories about suspicious looking individ.
uals, strange noises and inexplicable foot,
i prints have been circulated. The occu.
! pants of the Bigelow homestead in West
| Bnttleboro were awakened with a start
! about , o'clock Saturday morning by a
noise as II window had fallen. Hayes
| Bgclow, who was sleeping on the west
side of the house, heard the noise and
Immediately got up TO investigate. First
he fired two shots from his revolver TO
clear the house OF intruders, If there hap
pened TO be any inside, and then he went
downstairs to make an examination OF
the premises. William Wheeler, who is
employed by Roswell Frost, happened to
be passing on his way home from dance
in Vernon, and Mr.. Bigelow asked him
to watch the house while he went to
awaken H. H. Thurber, who lives a short
distance away. The three men made a
careful search but were unable 10 find
any traces OF an intruder. Mr.. Bigelow
thinks the noise which awakened the
household might have been made by the
slamming OF the bulkhead door. 1t is his
opinion that someone attempted to hit
the door and it slipped out OF his hands
Leon Mixer, who lives in Centerville,
was aroused some time Saturday night by
suspicious noises and Is sure that he saw
two men attempting to gain entrance to
the Carroll place, owned by o. L. Benson.
The men skipped, however, as soon as
they were discovered. Footprints under
the windows OF the house were noticed
the next day 1t is also believed that an
attempt was made to get into the Center
vile office of the street railroad company
the same night, for the blinds had been
taken off two of the windows and the |
sash looked as if an attempt had been
made to pry it up,
William B. Eddy, who lives on Western |
avenue was awakened one night last !
week by crash which seemed to come |
from the kitchen. In some fear and |
he lighted lamp and went
downstairs to investigate. In the pantry
he found that a pan of milk had been
overturned and several dishes knocked
from the shelves. While he was trying to
make up his mind as to what kind of
burglar would have been SO careless he
discovered a strange cat which had evl-
IDENTIFY gained access to the house some
time the day before.
Walter Stacy, who is employed as night
baker at Warmers bakery, was called to
the front of the store the other night by
\ local sheriff and compelled to give
detailed account of himself and his rea
'ons for. being in the bakery at that
lme.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
Killed by Spring Gun.

Frank Smith of Ascutneyville was. acci-
dentally shot yesterday morning by a
spring gun, and died soon after he re-
ceived the wound. Fred Blanchard, a
farmer of that place, had been missing
grain of late and set gun in the granary
with string attached to the trigger.
Smith, who was "a years old and came
from Philadelphia about year ago for
his health, and had been working for Mr.
Blanchard, went to the granary about 8
o'clock yesterday morning, supposing the
gun had been removed, and received the
charge intended for robbers. He died in
about half an hour. All of Smiths rela-
tives are in Philadelphia. His mother
visited him here last summer.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
HINSDALE.

Ed. Cook was home from st. Albans a
few days this week.
W. o. Amidon spent several days with
his family at York Beach recently.
Eugene Norm of Windsor, Conn, was
in town visiting relatives recently.
Mrs. Charles Stevens of Metheun, came
Thursday for short stay in town.
Amidon's wooden mill was shut down
Saturday night for extensive repairs.
DR.. Foss was operated upon for appen-
dicitis Thursday by DR.. Prouty of Keene.
Mrs A. F. johnson comes this week for
visit with her sister, Mrs. W. P. Tay-
lor.
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Patterson were
called to Morristown, Vt, this week by
the death of Mrs. Patterson's brother.
(Other Hinsdale News on page 81
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
Windham's AZ Trout.

1t beats all what great matter those
few little Windham county trout kin
dleth AT the last census there were ex
actly forty-seven adult trout in good and
regular standing in Windham county
and there were reasons to believe that
several of these had never learned to
swim And yet, so intense is the pres.
sure of politics in Windham and so des-
perate the resources of the Candidates
Club of Brattleboro, that applicants for
public favor and political distinction this
fall promise, if sent to Montpelier, to Sc
cure the passage of a law prescribing spe-
trout, their heirs and assigns, forever.
Here is class legislation for you! Glass
legislation? Legislation for whole
school
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
That Still Hunt Story.
(St. Albans Messenger.)

Governor Proctor of Vermont is ac.
cused of making a still hunt to succeed
his father in the national Senate, but
there is no proof and the indications are
the other way"-Boston Herald.
Decidedly The whole story reflects the
marvellous capacity of some men for 'see-
ing things" 1t made interesting reading
as campaign yarn in a peculiarly un-
eventful campaign here in Vermont, but
it bore the ear-marks of its own absurd
ity, and probably deceived nobody except
some of our friends that are not exactly
restful in their minds if they cannot i'm
agine civilization forever tiptoeing eau
tiously around over the lid of a shoulder
ing French Revolution or some other cat
aclysm.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
A Local Stealthy Steve.

A willy political scout down in Brattle-
boro comes out with the 'Stealthy
Stephen" Information that Governor
Proctor is still after the United States
senatorship this fall. Whenever the po-
litical talk runs low, there is always this
Governor Proctors expressed determina
ton not to run for the office. The con-
tinued iteration of the rumor is a serious
reflection on the governors integrity.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07

Mylius Erichsen, the Danish explorer,
has met his death in the Far North. Ac-
mark mari CIR Greenland ID expedition, Erichsen and
two of his companions that sailed with
him from Copenhagen June "a, 1905, to
the unexplored regions of the northeast
ern coast of Greenland, perished in a
snowstorm. The three men were on an
expedition over the ice when disaster
overlook them. Otherwise the exploring
party has been successful. Large tracts
of unknown land have been mapped out
and the entire northeastern coast of
Greenland has been charted.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
A New Break.

Here is a parody which takes in th'
summer resort:
Break, break, break
On thy cold, gray sands, 0 sea!
And trunk of shells for Molly,
And board bill long for mel
80 well for the fisherman's boy,
Singing with heart elate
But I'm off for the toiling city.
(Send the board bill on by ffsfghtD,
Atlanta Constitution.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
Lonely.

Mary Helen, four years old, is very
brave, and is usually perfectly willing for
her mother to leave her after she has put
her to bed and has given her her favorite
doll But one night after she had been
left short while she called loudly for her
mother.
"Why, Mary Helen!" her mother asked,
what's the matter with you?' =,
I'm tired of staying up here with no.
body but God and my dolly. l want some
body with skin on" she sobbed.-The De-
lineator.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
Hard and Soft Wood

Stove lengths and lot of soft slab
wood. l have large quantity OF hard
and soft wood which | offer for sale at
reasonable prices. 1t is all prepared for
the stove in one foot lengths. First come
first served.
n a. CLARK. Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
For Sale

I
FoR SALE Choice lot of slab wood. Holden &
martin. l7tf
EoR SALE-Horses and colts. Address Joseph
NiehoL West Braltleboro. VI. g Ss.tf
EoR SALE Chester white and Bcrks shire piss.
q, A. Collins. Bratileeoro. VI. 2stf
FOR SALE-LA Grceque tailored underwear and
eorsets, Emma q. Brooks. Tel ils.e ssif
NOR SALE-My Central street house. Rrattl..
bore 5, I, Davenport, Greenfield. Mass. s2tf
EoR sALE-Dry hard wood fitted FOR the stove.
w. {, Beede % Oak Grove Ave. BfAt,lcboro.
w siif
FOR SALE-My six-ycar-old chestnut horse,
harness buggy. Inquire OF Z. +. Filion. 81
South Main 81. s22'
EORSALE-A good. custom. made surrey in good
condition and light weight at a Reasonable
price. Apply toJ. Edgar Mellen. 8a-83
FOR sALE-siandard makes Of automobiles
some bargains In second hand cars also full
line OF bicycles. supplies and talking machines.
Manley Brothers. iitf
FOR SALE Buick 1905 roadster. run only 600
miles. In perfect condition. Have purchased
touring ear. reason for selling. Price $500 Ad-
dress Chas. I. Howe. Montague City. Mass. a2-33
EOR SALE-Automoble. 'O7 jackson. 2-cylinder,
2O-2i horsepower. 5-passenger touring car In |
hrst-class condition. new tires Cost including |
extras speedometer. deck for runabout etc. si60O |
Price. $500 cash. No trade. +. A. Wright. kcene |
N. H. S2-s5 |
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07

WANTED-Plaee where girl can work Tor baari
X T. ID, I. nrattlehoro, vi, gesgs
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07

WANTED-orders for hemlock lumber. can
cs., ,,ds,i.er September lat Reed Bros. Guilfori
,eht'is w E,f
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07

WANTED Secondhand ensilase eu,terI give
Dover. VI - N"''' rs, rs,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07

WANrED-No. hardwood logs, Will buy AN
a., We can get delivered az our min in Newfane.
W Highest cash price, James y. Chase C.sn'i
Mgr, Interstate Lumber Co Isif
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-07
Wanted

| WANbhp@ia 10 lst job u hauling logs TO steam
mlL heei hroa,, Cuilfori Center, Va astf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
Weather Conditions.

A storm center is over the upper
valleys this morning; its trough COW
ers the entire lake region. 1t was at
tended by rains over the upper valleys
and lakes and south to the Ohio
river. Showers also fell in Texas,
North Carolina, New York and Penn
sylyania. At a. m. it was raining in
I11inots. New York Minnesota and
lSaroiina. Another storm is in
with its trough ex-
the cost of Texas
area Of high pres.
rs over Montana. Temperature
less than freezing extends from Mon
fana over the Slope states to the
Texas Panhandle The frost line ex-
tends through the central portions of
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. A
Temperature of so degrees rules in the
Atlantic states, from Connecticut to
Florida. The coolest, "a degrees, is
In Wyoming.
Fair weather is indicated tonight
and Tuesday in the vicinity of Pales-
time, with cooler temperature and
frost possible.
G.. Hass Hagen,
Official in Charge.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
The .R.alon s.y.nd AIaska.

Capt. EJnar Nikkelsen, the Danish
explorer, has returned to Copenhagen
after his two years ssjourn in the
regions north of Alaska. The ohisf
object Of the expedition was to de-
eide whether there was land to the
north Of ALASKA or deep sea. The
captain and Norwegian started in
three sledges with ls dogs on a
trip over the lee toward the nerth.
Abort SO miles from shore they found
water, which they sounded with a
newly invented machine to the depth
of 1900 meters without reaching bot
tom. Sixty miles further on no change
was recorded, until at last, turning
toward the southeast, they found bot
tom They followed this edge of the
continental shelf toward tho east, but
had soon to return owing to the
strong current Capt Mikkelsen was
thus able to prove that deep water
runs north of Alaska to a great dis
tanee.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
Deeds Recorded.

J. M. Parks and wife to Warner Ray,
SO; conveys ene-half acre of J. Hertz
one-fourth league.
J. L. Riley ct ux to Bosie Cushman,
s1,275; conveys all interest in lot 1
of the Mundia addition and lots in
Harris county.
]. II. Hayden and wife to J. T. Fer
guson, s525; conveys AZ acres of the
VIM. Hawkins headlight.
Mrs. Bette Reagan Ferguson to J.
w. Nance, $50; conveys lots 3 and II
of block P, R. q& W. addition.
Ezell & Posey to J. F. Cuson, 5000;
conveys lot l of block 8 in the town
of Neches.
J. R. Lunsford and wife to S. Will
liams, $500; conveys A 33-100 acres
of the ]. H. Evans survey and parts of
lot of the Elizabeth Groce league.
F. E. and S. S. Dublin to Peoples
Bank & Trust Co., cancellation of four
notes for $3.50 each: conveys $50
acres of the F. S. Barnes survey.
L. G. Mcintyre to j. T. Burnett.
S1,450; conveys lot 4 of block 8 of
North Hill addition.
H. W. Williams and wife to Ezell &
Bell, $500; conveys 30 acres of the
NJ Jamison survey
u w. Lunsford and wife to JnO. r.
Lunsford, $46.30; conveys 46 $40
acres of land.
S. G. Johnson and wife to John S.
Temple, $4,000; conveys lot in Pales-
tine
State of Texas to Jno. w. Henry:
patent to 800 acres of land.
State of Texas to A. w. Clarke;
patent to Sc 42-10O acres of land
W. W. Lunsford and wife to ]. R.
Lunsford, 5000; conveys part of the
Elizabeth Groce survey.
Stephen Howell to NJ. j. Howell ct
al, s3,45O; conveys 23O 2-1O acres of
the VIM. Frost league.
Orville A. Grove to Fritz J. Deeg,
$3.50; conveys lot IA of block 80 of
Green's North Hill addition,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
Individual Regeneration.

This movement which is hailed as
the dawning OF 4 new era Is but the
obstruction in the path of true prog
ress. The real uplifting of people
socially and governmentnlly can be at
tanned only through religious and
moral regeneration Of all the indi-
vfduals constituting that people. It
puts before the nation and before indi-
viduals the pernicious belief that So
cial Improvement can be wrought by
mere change Of ferns. Consti-
tutional government is no cure for the
evils that afiiiet nlankind.-Count
LyQf-Tolstoi,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
CANADA ELECTION DAY
Liberal and Conservative organiza
tions Are Fighting For Control
of the Government.

Special to the Herald
Ottawa, Ont, Oct 26.-The politi-
cal complexion of the Dominion for
the next five years will be decided to-
night. The result of the general cleo
ton today will determine whether
the government of Sir Wilfrid Lau-
rier shall be continued in office, or
give way to the Conservatives under
the leadership of Robert L. Borden.
The campaign has been an exceed
ingly active one.
At the headquarters of the Liberal
organization here a substantial vic
tory for the government all along the
line is forecasted The Conservatives,
on the other hand, appear confident
of making sufficient gains in Qeuebec,
in the Maritime Provinces and in
Manitoba and the West to place the
power of government in their hands.
The Liberal party is depending for
success largely on the prosperous
condition of the country, which has
made marvellous progress commercial
ly and industrially since Sir Wilfrid
Laurier came into power. 1t is be-
lieyed the Conservative party is
stronger than at the last election, four
years ago, but the Liberal party is
much better organized The general
belief is that the Liberal government
will obtain. a majority, though it may
be considerably reduced by the oppo-
sition.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
Home Work Needed. Too.

Home Work Needed, Too.
A minister of fashionable church
in Newark has always left the greet
ing Of strangers to. be attended to by
the ushsrs until he read the news.
paper articles In reference to the mat
ter.
'Suppose n representative should
visit our church" said his wife.
Wouldn't 1t be swful?"
'It would" the minister admitted.
The following Sunday evening he
notice q plainly dressed woman IN
one of tbs free psws. She sat alone,
and was slearly not Q member Of the
flock. After tho benediction the min
lister .hastsnsd and Intercepted her at
the door,
"Hew do Yea DOT" he said, offering
her his hand q am very glad to
have you with Us"
Thank you," replied the ysuns
woman.
81 hope NE may sce yeu often in eur
church home, he wsnteea. We are
always glad to welcome new faces"
Yes. sir"
do you live in this parish!" he
asked.
The girl locked blank.
"If you will give me your address
my wife and Twill oaA on you some
evening"
You wouldn't need to go far, sir, "
said the young woman. I'm your
cook"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.
Religious Work Conference Will Be
Held This Evening.

On account of the supper and relig-
ious work conference that is to be
held in the building tonight, the usual
classes in the gymnasium will be sus-
pended until Thursday night. The
opening class in mechanical drawing
will also he postponed until next
Monday, November End.
All active members of the associa-
.fion are urged to be present at the
conference and meet with the pastors,
religious workers of the various chris
stiar organizations of the city, relig-
fous work committee and the board
Of directors. A good supper will be
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26

served by the members of the Ladies
Auxiliary TO all those who come, in
order that they may come directly
from their places of business and lose
no part of the meeting.
A splendid audience of men gath
cred at the rooms yesterday after
noon to hear the address on Royal
Manhood" by State Secretary L. A.
Coulter of the Texas Y. NJ. c. A. 1t
was a strong, inspiring service in
song and speech, and one that will I'M
doubtedly remain long in the memo
ries7 of those present as one of the
pleasantest that they have ever at
tended AIRS. A. D. Sparknan and
Miss Ethel Burton, accompanied by
Miss Winnie Keller, gave a vocal duet
that was thoroughly appreciated by all
the men.
Next Wednesday night fencing
club will be organized and all those
who are interested in this class and
desire to become enrolled should do
so at once. As a means of recreation
and exercise, fencing is second to
none, as is proven by the widespread
interest that is being created in the
associations and athletic clubs over
the country in this branch of indoor
sport. Those who have not the time
nor the inclination to indulge in the
more violent exercises of the gymna-
stun classes can safely and profitably
indulge in this now popular exercise.
A junior leaders gymnasium class
was organized last week, composed of
the following boys: Eugene Fish, FL
mer Masters, Allen Shamblin, Louis
Taylor, Edgar Neville and Robert
Fits. This class will meet twice a
week to practice the various exercises
and prepare for the leading. of the
various grades in the junior classes.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
SARMkRs sF THE MIDDLE WEsT.
The Bee. Hsuis4 clothed and Fed
tarnisra IN the World.

The possibilities and remuneration
from farming naturally lead to de-
sire for social improvement and
higher standard Of living To-day the
middle west farmer is the best housed
clothed and fed farmer in the world,
Then certainly the most iptslliSaat,
declares writer in Good Housekeep'
ing. say this adyisedly, having Wis
tied the orient and countries of the
Mediterranean, and spent much time
In rural districts on the continent and
England. To what good fortune shall
we sscribs this position? Ownership
Of fertile land-~a fair, fat land! The
average size Of the farm in France
and Germany is five acres; In Eng
land, where land is largely in the
hands of the mobility, nine acres; in
the United States Of America, $50
acres.
The greatest appeal that the soil Of
feps Is the cheapness and high stand
ard Of living. The owner Of \ few
acres furnishes bread, meat, fruits.
vegetables and poultry in great va
risty and In the best possible condi-
ton. The teaching of primary agri
culture and domestic science In tho
rural school can have but q far-reaoh-
ing effect. 1t has made a land Of
cooks and banker nation Of France.
Danish the idea that the corn belt
farmer is an ignoramus! Recently in
small party were three university
graduates, all farmers Driving a flock
Of sheep along highway was Yale
graduate; directing some workmsn in
erecting q line of fencing was a Har-
ward man. Across the roadway from
where write come the notes Of pr
ano, one Of = half dozen within sound
Of my voice A neighbor's daughters
are picking berries and selecting yegs-
tables for the MONDAY meal. Two
wagons loaded with wheat are driving
past to market, and a little way OF
1 hear the -shrill whistle Of the thresh-
Ing machine. In the backyard a robin
and catbird are quarreling over the
choicest berries Let's HE to the fields
and woodlands; let's back to the soil!
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-26
Fair Opens at Columbia.
Special to the Herald.

Columbia, S. c., Oct 26.-Auspic-
ious conditions surrounded the open
ing today of the fortieth annual
South Carolina State Fair. The pre-
diction is made that with week of
good weather the exhibition this year
will undoubtedly be the most sue
cessful of it's kind ever held here.
Every department of the fair is well
filled, though the displays of agricul-
tural products, live stock and poultry
are especially noteworthy. the
stables are filled with fast horses that
will take part in the five days racing
program. The city already is filling
with visitors and record-breaklnS
crowd is anticipated. Many features
of entertainment have been provided.