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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-20

\ Postmaster Herbert Edward Taylor
died nj his home on Oak street nj
q clock Friday evening, following an
mess of only few hours of neuralgia
the heart. Though Colonel Taylor
kd been in poor health for about two
liars he had been able to attend To
4 duties us postmaster, and with the
Reception of slight indispositions which
knfned him to his home was regularly
his desk. lie went south the winter
1909 and spent the coolest part OF
III season in Florida. Al that time
n health was such ms To somewhat
|nrm his friends, but on his return
krth he found himself able to attend
his duties and though he had suf'
ned from Il stomach trouble and Il
fonchial affection during the last two
lars he had checrfullv contended that
4 would feel better the coming spring.
Ia had considered the possibility of II
lin TO Bermuda and Florida this win
Colonel TAYLOR was at his office We'd
nsday afternoon and later participat'
4 in the work of installing the otli'
ers of Sedgwick post. q. a. X. lie
bis down town again Thursday, and
,as confined to his bed only day pre-
ious to his death. Though his friends
hi neighbors knew of his frail health
he announcement of his death came
Eth a suddenness that stunned them.
Colonel TAYLOR was born in Guilford,
III. IL, 1897, the son of Jeremiah and
fary (Edwards) Taylor. lie came of
Evolutionary stock, his ancestors NOV
lad to Vermont from Rhode Island.
Il was great. grandson of Capt. John
lowell of GuilfOrd, who commanded a
,mpany of men from that town in
I'm Warner regiment at the Battle
Bennington. He attended the
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-20

the body lay in state, and members OF
the cOmmandery occupied seats in the
center of the church directly behind
the casket, which was almost hidden
beneath flowers and the national col
ors. A delegation from Sedgwick post,
q. A. R.. was seated to the right
and the employees of the postoffiee
were seated in the. real, of the
cOmmandery. Following the organ
prelude Rev. D. +. Trout read the scrip
ture lesson, and a mixed quartet sang
Some Day. The pastor S sermon. which
was extremely brief. was a tribute to
the worth of the late postmaster, and
made reference to many of Colonel Tay
lor' s characteristics. He termed Colo
mel Taylor an ideal citizen. The SER
vice of the Knights Tempar, always
impressive, seemed more so in the sun
lighted church filled with sorrowing
friends. The body was escorted to
Prospect Hill cemetery by the com
post. The Masonic committal service
was given, and taps were sounded by
the post bugler. The bearers were Sir
Knights F. H. Holden, +. B. Putnam,
W. ID. Gibson, w. II. VintOn, |. d. Bail
ey and j. b. Randoll. Burial was in
the family lot. The postoffce was
closed during the hours of the funeral,
the carriers making no afternoon de-
livery.
Both in public and private life
Colonel Taylor was a man of unques-
toned integrity In the various Of
fees he had held his service was faith
full, conscientious and intelligent, while
in his personal relations with his fell
low men his actions were always
prompted by keen sense of honesty,
fairness and tolerance. Every worthy
cause found him liberal contributor,
and in quiet way he had done great |
deal to tighten the burden of those less
fortunate than himself. Colonel Tay-
lor had always taken deep interest in
the affairs of Brattleboro and never |
let slip an opportunity to do his full |
share toward the accomplishment of |
any project that promised to increase
its welfare. Possessing keen intellect,
he found pleasure in keeping himself |
accurately Informed on all public ques-
tons, and was particularly interested
in national politics, having been a
staunch republican all his life. Per
sonally Colonel Taylor was a man of
characteristics, frank and out
spoken in his opinions yet always sin
,ere in his belief. In time of war he
served his country unsparingly and
without complaint; in time of peace
MS service was equally unselfish and
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-20
CHURCH NOTICES.

Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. s. Os
good, pastor. Service every Sunday
at 1870. Sunday school at 11.45
Theme for next Sunday, Blessed Neces
sites. All are welcome.
Sunday morning service of First
Church of Christ, Scientist, at 10.45
Evening service at 7.30. Subject
Truth. The Wednesday evening testi.
monial meeting at 7.45. The reading
room is open Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday afternoons from 2.30 to 4.30.
All are welcome. Emerson building,
Elliot street.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. F.
A. Wells, pastor. Preaching service
every Sunday at 1870 a. m. Subject
of the sermon next Sunday, Christ the
Great Champion of Conservation. Sun
day school at 1l.45. Epworth league
at 6 clock. Song and preaching SER
vice at Z. Subject, Unconscious Sui.
eide. Glass meeting every. Tuesday at
7.30. Prayer meeting this (Friday)
at 7.30. All are welcome.
Universalist church, Rev. D. p.
Trout, pastor. Sunday services: Di-
vine worship. 1890 a. m, with sermon;
insurgency Within the Christian
Church. Sunday school, LAS a. m.
Remember the contest. Christian I'm
ion service, p. m... with stereopticon
lecture, The Wonderland of the West.
The national air, America, beautifully
illustrated, will be seen again. The
public welcome to all services.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-20
Fire at Home of Ansel ]. Pierce.

What might have proven disastrous
blaze in the home of Ansel Pierce at ~
Canal street, Tuesday evening, was check
ed by the timely arrival of William j.
Pentland jr. a neighbor, whose quick
work probably saved the house from being
destroyed Mr. Pentland had just return
ed from Vernon and as he entered his
home his attention was called to light
in the Pierce house across the street A
hurried investigation showed that fire
was in progress and Mr.. Pentland was in
Mrs. Pierce battling with the flames in
the sitting room Though the fire was dis
covered about $50 o'clock by Mrs. Pierce
it was not noticed by neighbors until she
ran to an adjoining house to get help.
Early in the evening the supply of gas
which came through coin regulated
meter gave out and the house was left in
darkness. Mrs. Pierce decided to retire
and left small candle burning on chif-
fonier in the sitting room to light that
room until Mr.. Pierce should return.
About half past eight she was awakened
by smoke and found that the sitting room
was afire. After attempting unsuccessfully
to eXtinguish the flames she started to call
help and Mr., Pentland arrived on the
scene Before he could subdue the blaze
with water brought in a dishpan chif-
fonier, draperies, bookcases, carpets and
castings about the doors were destroyed,
together with valuable papers, three
watches belonging to Mr.. Pierce and gold
ring. A large amount of clothing belong
ing to Mr.. Pierce was also burned When
Mr.. Pentland arrived he sent word to the !
engine house for the chemical but through
some misunderstanding that piece Of APP
paratus went only as far as the Stebbins
on Elliot street. A few minutes after re-
turning to the fire station the chemical
hurried back and arrived at the Pierce ),
house after the fire had been subdued. Mr.
Pierce carried insurance on his house and
contents.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-20

which was seconded by Mr.. Bacon, at
torney for Mr. Crosby. The unanimous
adoption of the resolution showed Mr.
Crosby that it was the wish of the peo
pie of Brattleboro that his interests
should not be ieopardized. Mr.. Fits s
resolution was in the form of the fol.
lowing motion:
~ move you, Mr.. Chairman, that
the action of the committee of the
town be endorsed by this meeting.
and that they be instructed to
further represent the town as in
their Judgment may be desirable to
secure these benefits for Brattle-
boro, to secure fair treatment for
all interests, and secure, such pro-
vision as will amply and fairly
protect Mr. Crosby"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-20
Advertised Letters.

Men:-R. G. Baker, Rev. w. k
Davenport, George f. Griswold, c. E
Howe, Merritt Ingraham, w. d. Mosh
er, +. p Roberts.
Women Mrs. Cad Hodgman, Mrs
Charles Mellen, Mrs. Maud 0sburn
Mrs. Fred E. White.
ADVERTISED Jan. 90.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-20

Vsitol-''I envy you that light and
'kilful hand of yours!
Young Sculptor (flattered) -1.And so
you saw my Amazon"
Visitor-"No, but | hear you shave
yourself. "-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-20

Butler-'1s it your will to ride, m'lord? =
M'lord-"Nay, It's me wont. Harvard
Lampoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27
LITERARY GOSSIP.

Edwin a Alderman, president of tl,s
:! ~ Of virginia, and Armistead
tho lifn of ]. l. NJ, Curry member or
tho United States Congress from Ala
hama. before the War Between tho
con sg.ss member IN, OF the contsderatn
crate army. After the war he was;
general agent for the Peabody fund
and promoter Of education in tbs
South. He was twice minister 1 to
Cid Virginia Books.
Under the above heading the New
that J. II. Whitty. or this city. has
edited with u preface n full list of
Virginia book copyright entries. from
the commencoment In 1900 to tho year
iaif. IheSo entries arc not in the
Library OF Congress, the original boole{
having boen destroyed by fire during
the War Between tho States. The Iisr#
wns given to Mr.. Witty many years
ago by the late Judge Robert Nv.
Hughes. 81 13~7 81 80
The entries reveal unknown writ
inss Of Samuel Kcrchcval, fthe yir-
Einih historian. an unknown title to
'urk History OF Virginia, and among
other interesting Items, tho early Ger-9
man IIenkle titles, including his vir.
printed by tho Virginia. State Library
at an early date. ..'s8
Grave and Gay.
1t Is matter or interest that Mrs.
Burton Harrison. known as, Miss Con-
stance Cary. during her Confcdenats2
hclleship VIII begin in Scribncrs for,i
March her 'Recollections Grave and
Gay. Mrs. Harrison married tile pri-t
Vhte secretary of President Davis and
no American wri tor can write m ore
illuminatingly OF intimate social life In
the Richmond OF the Confcderacy S5
AR. Walkers Book. 45s
The press, Justices OF the Supren1e3
Court and many other distinguished
people have expressed unanimous an-
proEal OF tho History OF the Sherman
Law, written by Albert II. Walker a.
periodicals OF tho country have like
wise manifested their approval of thss
work AS the Sherman law Is a matter
or great practical Importance to a.
cannot fail to commend itself to
thoughtful people. and those PERSONAL
~ Interested in the bearings or mos
nentous public questions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27
"Thc Brnnd IIiEhxxarn

"Fhc Broud Highway
BY Jeffrey Farnol. Little. Brown 6
Co. 10 Beacon Street Boston. sl35.
When a readers mind is reused to
active agreement" by the porusal OF
an authors work, looking back over
Its salient features becomes a pleas-
ant task.
The Broad Highway" upon which
the wayfarer IN MIR. Farnol's book sets
forward, runs from the metropolis Of
London through Kentish England In an
earlier day, when exquisite ma caronies
of Almacks denominated all opposed
10 them bores, and roistcring blades
set rural communities by the ears and
furnished adventure for high and low
alike throughout the country side tav-
crns. The story Of the book Is writ
ten In the form Of an autobiography
by young Englishman. an Oxford
graduate of scholarly instincts and
preferences. a clean lived and vet a
manly fellow and, withal, much of n
philosopher in his reckoning up OF
what goes OH In the world Of nc.
ton, when circumstances force him
out into Its midst.
Brought UP in affluence on n great
English estate he Is quit OF 1t with a
pittance in his pocket while he Is still
beardicss youth, having chosen in
dependence with stout staff as his
COMPANION and the highway stretch
ing like a dusty ribbon indefinitely be-
fore him, IS a preliminary to gaining
an occupation and livelihood. which
his oxford training, in the pinch OF
necessity, has failed TO furnish
From the outset Peter Wharf, for
that Is the name Of the photographer,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27
Captivating Mary Cnrstn,rs.,

/
BY Henry Second. Small MAYNARD g
Company, OF Boston. sl.a0 net
Mary Carstairs might with truth
have been written down on tho covers
of the novel In which n fragment OF
her history is given. as Dangerous
and Captivating Mary Carstairs for
she is the centre OF a very wliriwind
icf action In which life and limb alike
are menaced to do her service, without
knowledge or approval on her part.
The scene of the book Is New York
clubdom and little village called
Funston. not far from Now York Tho
plot OF the book Is very ingenious and
its humor gains an added zest from
the fact that Henry Second" Is a
pen name. assumed by n writer. who Is
well known 10 Richmond people, but
who has seen tit to disguise his orgi-
nality under piauant p56tldonym
Tho period of tho book Is the opu-
lent present The time. brimful OF
unexpected clmaxes and anti-climaxes
consumes n few memorable days. Tho
beginning of 1t d!scloses tho anterior
OF the Curzon Club. as a, sanctuary
where a man can only bo bored by
himself. and draws such an attractive
picture Of the intimate and easy intcr-
course within the parors Of similar
New York mems resorts, as to mako
access to these places,
The story of the book and It's under
lying motives are disclosed in a talk
between two Of the ultra privileged
class, by name Lawrence Varney a
protege of the millionaire. Gilbert Car
stairs. and Potter Maginnis. SLOWLY
dying of something new and interest
ing TO do Varney proposes to arrest
premature decease on tho part Of
MaGinnis, by giving him a share In n
novel commission he has greed 10 exc
Quite for Carstairs. The said commits
sion involves nothing more or loss
than the Kidnapping OF Mary Carstairs
for the benefit OF her father. Ebert
Carstairs and his wife, n number OF
years before the club room revelations,
had disagreed tompcramenta1ly. Mrs
Carstairs had gore to funston to 1.-Two,
and taken her little daughter with hor
The husband remained In New York,
where his consultations were abundant
enough to induce forgetfulness Of ali
domestic and parental obligations. until
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

conspiracy to put the heir to tha
french throne. hoy Of thirteen on
the throne, and get rid OF Louis
La Mothe goes. but falls in love with
Ursula de Vesc. who has charge oc
the Dauphn, and Is greatly devoted to
him IS :, Ss,, 9T5s -
This Is the real beginning Of n story
worked out by Hamilton 1Drummo nd
to dramatic conclusion. The char
acter-drawing Is Very good VilIon. tho
verse maker Conlmines Stcnher,,ss
friend. and ITuGucs. tho faithful SER
want of the Dnuphin. being among tho
number OF those who take active part
in the drama OF the novel; -$
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finds himself hampercd and hcdgcd
about because OF q remarkable like.
ness borne by him to his cousin.
Maurice Wharf. the inheritor of the
Wharf title. a dashinS London blade.
an intimate friend Of tho Prince Regent
and a dandy OF the first water whose
notorious career has given him an
AS nephews of a lately deceased uncle.
the men arc still further associated
In the minds OF those to whom the VI
bart name has Il familiar ring, though.
curiously enough, they have never met
face to face.
Before tho grass has grown green
upon the unclc's grave, Peter Wharf
has thrown in his lot with that of a.
lusty blacksmith in a remote English
village. and chosen for his own m
abandoned cottagc, abandoned because
1t Is believed to be haunted Here he
takes up the broken thread OF settled
existence again and learns. through
personal experience, how labor sweet
ems leisure.
Peter is by no means gregarious In
his ideas. But hide himself az he may
from the general curiosity OF tho
Villagers In his new environment. 1t
is not long before love md romance
come knocking at his door. and ho
unbars 1t TO both. Destiny, whom he
has nouted, steals upon him unawares
and brings in hor hand tho gift of hap
piness.
Robust life stirs in tho pages OF
Peter Vibarts autobiography. The
broad highway OF life on which his
feet are set is n lhuchtraveled high
way. Some of those who accompany
him are honest, good people and somo
arc not The Ancient" tho authority
Of the village where Peter becomes
tho associate OF "Blacll George in tho
smlthy is n most engaging character
Black George" and his sweetheart arc
loyal and honost friends 10 Peter, and
The Tinker" Is cheerful philosopher,
from whom he gains much
Il But the supreme. charm and delicacy
of the book lies In It's love story, that
unfolds day by day and comes into full
blossom when Peter, restored to his
own inheritance, learns who tho Lady
CHAIRMAN really is. and that ne and
she have. through finding and wedding
each other, carried out an old mans
plans in spite Of opposition ana rivalry
The style OF the book and the grad
ual and natural revelation Of It's plot
arc alike 10 be commended "Tha Broad
Highway az whole. Is n vastly en-
tertaining and attractive book
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27
Among the Books

"Clcvcr hooks nrc designed not
merely to c1preHs tho writer's,
thoughts, but to express thcm in
such n way as to arouse tile rend-
er's mind TO active agreement or
dissent"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

old age and III health made the posi-
bic presence OF youth and beauty in n
big and lonely New York homo seem
a desirable thing.
Mrs. Carstairs was not averse to
her daughters meeting her father and
knowing him. But she would not, url-
der existing conditions, bring her to
Nlr.3 Carstairs's house. nor would she
permit visit on his part to Hunston
Mary Carstairs refused absolutely and
entirely to help out In tho matter, or
to take stop In the fatherward direc-
ton, unless accompanied by her moth
err So the kidnapping plot was l,.lu
and the two club mon started on the
Cnrstairss yacht. Cypriani, for Hum
ston with its Accomplishment in view
And than tho fun begins Given soverai
days Of waiting In small town. 1T Is
easy to imagine tho mischief two
auesters after novel sensations and
thrills may accomplish, MaGinnis gets
mixed up In n political meleo lays vlo-
lent hands on an astute newspaper
man who camps on his trail, buys a
local newspaper and installs tho cap
tive reporter rs editor to head off
his sending in fresh matter. These
and other stunts OF like character so
far in the way Of arresting his threat
ened decline.
romantic and favorable circumstances
and Invites her to come and take
luncheon with some friends on his
yacht, Reforo this trend toward kid
mapping IS inauguratcl. however. the
people in funston mistake him for
man whom he greatly resembles. but
who. on account OF his misdoing, Is
under the ban OF tho community. Con
sequenuy Lawrence Earncy gets n Sc
were maultng at the hands of mob.
and. becomes somewhat or n hero
when hs Is rescued.
Now. Just how happily tho book nf
terward winds up and lust how grace
Cul tho hero looks when ho Mt last
fulAns his purpose In saying: Miss
Carstairs. permit mo the great honor
OF presenting You to your father.
readers or tho Captivating Mary" Will
find out for themselves, 1t Is SAID
that tho book Will BIO immediately
drama'tzed, as 1t possesses all tho Gle
ments necessary to mako a most sue
oessfui play. Perhaps Richmond people
Will havo an opportunity to enjoy ! {
on the stage next winter. To make
ready for the play, they now hnye
the chance to form Mary's acquaint-
anco in tho pages that tell about the
adventures throughout which sho ap-
pears to such excellent advantage
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Mr. and Mrs. T.. u. Travis and little
daughter. Emily. have returned to
Bolwins Green, after visiting here for
several days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Miss Louise Perkins. of this city, left
last week to visit relatives in Thomas
Vile. n. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Mrs. a. ]. Montague and Miss 1nez
Goodwin. of this city, are visiting
friends in King and Queen county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Mrs. W. H. Harmon has been quite
sick at her homo on West AIain Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Mrs Clifford Bridges and Miss Ar
lene Bridges will leave Tomorrow to
Yisit Mr.. and Mrs George Hutchinga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Miss lille O. Taylos, Of King
George, is spending q month with rel
atlvcs in Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Miss Ethel Boudar was the CUES
Of Miss Page Nixon In Ashland for tx
german given In that place last week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Miss Virginia Lee Patterson, VII
mas been stopping at tho Jefferso,
iiotel' VIII leave shortly for Florida
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27
mThc Frontiersmnn.r

~ f. Il. saa
Bv lI. a. Cody Holder &c Slough
ton. New York; George H. Doran Co.
Sl20 net.
A romance OF tho Yukon and OF the
little INDIAN village OF Klassnn where
Keith Steadmnn. medical missionary
from Eastern Canada, fought the deg
radiation and superstition In which
they were sunk.
The missionary had much against
him In the opposition of trnders wish :
ing to make money out Of the Indians
and plumber them. The book relates
many or tho tragedies and mis- fortunes
caused by the brutality or the miners
and their dishonesty Wild adventures
reveal new sidelights on existence in
this far away Northern land.
a love story runs through the book
ana redcems its otherwise too rugged
point OF view
Tho moral Of tlie book Is excellent.
and tho ending very happy one. the
missionary and the wife whom no has
won determining to remain OH tho
Yukon and continue thoir work among
the Indians of the little village, where
Keith Steadman had labored SO long
and so bravely.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Miss Mnrgarette J.. Mcclure, Of 2S1G
East Grace Street, who underwent on
operation for appendicitis on Monday
night in Memorial II ospical. 10 improv-
Ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Rev. James bowman, who has bee,
In fredericksburg for few days, ha
returned to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. BROMLEY and
children. of Cape Charles. Va, arc the
guests OF relatives In Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27
"Thc Justice Of rho King"

milan Company. Of New York.
THIS book is UNIQUE because Ii Is
a twentieth century historical novel. IN
the sense that IL Is told IN modern
everyday English. The result is that
though fifteenth century life Is de.
scrlbed in the novel, the diction usually
considered as belonging TO that remote
period is cut out and ivc centuries
are brldGed
The King who figures In the novel !s
King Louis III. but tho character In
whom interest centres is stephen la
Mothe, gallant young Trenchman OF
twenty-four.
Tho King sends La Mothc to AM
boiae to And out the truth shout 9
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William u. Neblctt haa been rc-
moved from the Memorial Hospital to
the nome OF his sister. Mrs. L. ~.
Wood. at Forest Hill. and will leave IN
a few days for his home In Luuenbuet;
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who are spending two months at sara
mac Lake. y. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-27

Miss Rebecca Dulany Beverley, O
Essex, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Harr.
Belt. in Baltimore