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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06

hotel out Of the way and providing \
public square on the site.
Work Begun in June
The Holbrook, Cabot 4 Rollins cor
poration, ut the head of which IS Fred
erick Holbrook formerly OF f}rattlebo
70, began the work last June, after
building i Boston 4 Maine track from
the Ashueiot branch % the New Haml
shire side Of the river through Ilinsdale
to Brattleboro. ~ the middle Of July
they he'd 25o men 1T work anil later
the number was increased TO about tet.
At the present time about Toe men are
employed. Until within q few weeks
Mr. Holbrook spent most Of his time
here. bat now lie Is away the greater
part of the time. H., l.. Ripley had
general oversight OF the work severa
months. N,ut ii" later went with the
New Hayen road and was succeedet
by Waldo Fuller. who is now IN charge
Brattleboro Fortunate.
The Holhrook corporation is engag
ell on contract in New York and ma
lust been awarded small contract il
Springfield Mass, hut aside from tina
the outlook in the line Of big c0nstrue
ton work is not very good. Mr.. Hol
/ brook saws that on account Of the strin
/ gencv in the money market none Of tn
\ contracting firms have much bushes
/ ahead Were il not for the fact tina
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06

Continued on Page 6.)
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06

BY the cnd of the present month
practically the last Of the old Vernon
passenger station will have been re
moved to the level OF the Main street
bridge at the north end and to a level
Of the railroad tracks in the region Of
the Morningside cemetery road farther
south. Thus there is nearing completion
the NEST expensive OF the several sepa-
rate features Of railroad improvements
in Rrattlehoro which call for an ex-
penaitrre by the Boston & Maine and
Central Vermont railroads and the town
OF Brattleboro Of approximately 500
600. The town 5 share in this expendi-
ture is $4,000, outside of the $4,000
which is paid for the BrattIeboro House
property for the sake Of getting the old
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06
VERNUN SIREEI WORK NERR[NG COMPLEXION
Railroad Which Will


rosenting an investment Of about $3.50,
00o The machinery depreciates rapidly
il vflue when objected TO heavy wear
and tear as on the present job, and
practically all of the ears will have to
be rebuilt before they 90 to another
JOB.
In front Of the present passenger sta
tion the rock will he blasted ont to the
present level OF tire racks, widening
the yard about 10 feet at that point.
When that is completed the whole street
will have to be surfaced, but that can,
not be done until after the frost Is out
OF the ground.
Since the work was started the Cen
trial Vermont freight house has been
raised several feet, and one or two
Ks for freight business will run
past il on the west side, up the grade
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06

side, derricks were erected and on Julv
10 a battery of five steam drills was
put at work on the north end south of
the Brattleboro House site The wor k
of tearing down the old hotel for the
town was begun earlier by North Ad.
ans contractors, and at this time that
work was practically completed. s
The first blast was touched off July
| Is. II made practically no disturbance,
being covered with timbers and heavy
rope mats, and the many blasts tina;
have heen fired since then have done
but little damage.
Force of 500 Men.
Soon after the first battery of drills
/ was started others We're put. at work
aud 1T one time the big ledge WAS dot
ted with them. While they were prepar
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06

to the level OF the proposed new pas
>enger station These tracks also yilI
accommodate sGch business buildings a.
NAV be erected between the railroad
aad the new Vernon street ui4i,>ay
Ready to Build overpass
Tie contractors are ready to te2te
work Oh tire overpasS on Bridge street
As soon Is The public service commits
SION issues it orler TO abolish the grade
crossing there The comms4aea VII
issue the order very soon. and i viii
call for solid concrete masonrs win
viaduct> extending from the Maia-
street bridge to the Connecticut t.r"r
/ hridge. witt a clearance Of IS fee ~.
q the Trucks.
The new union passenger station viii
=. nriit Of mountain stone and will. 9
/ located 1t the corner south Of Itit2
street ANA east Of Vernon street. !; vii
eNtcnd over the tracks aud There AilI
be stairwavs running down u o"fh 5ife
| Boston y Maine and Contra! Vermont
tracks Tie former will be On Snt
cast side OF tie ward and will rol o,ni
a new foundation which has been butt
at the mouth Of Milestone brock
where the Crosby grain eleyatcr stoos
and which was demolished III or,.af Il
ma Ike room for the extensive i'nptaNe
fnentS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06
Much Preliminary Work.

-e3SI- 4 11111I41'N4J w
Much preliminary work WIS neces-
sary before the work OF removing the
cid street coald be begun. The Brat
tleboro Water Works company s water
main had 10 he re located, the telephone
wires had 10 he removed and the pole
line carrying electric wires from the
Connecticut River Power company 5
plant at the Vernon dam TO the Twin
State Gas X Electric company 5 plant
had to 81 removed. The wires were
strung on poles through the freight
yard.
Teams and Me- Begin.
This work was accomplished SO that
on june =; the Holbrook, Cabot < Roi-
Tins corporation put large force of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06
Terms OF the Agreement.

One section of the agreement between
the town and the railroad companies
covering the Vernon street changes,
which was executed May s, was that
the railroads should lay out and con
struct a new highway extending from
a point on Bridge street about 80 feet
east Of the easterly line of Main street
to a poiat goo feet south at the high.
way leading TO NoraIngsitie cemetery,
there connecting with eruon street.
| 1t was further agreed that the new
Vernon street highway should be laid
out tyo rods wide and be graded to 25
feet in width, exclusive of bitches, and
be suitably crowned and drained and
covered with six inches of gravel. ne
grades to exceed SIX per cent. The foatss
we're to build a wall for the permanent
{ protection of the bank to the WESTWARD
LOT the new street location.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06
NOT A BIT OF DAMAGE

Was done me or my business by the
fire that destroyed the Grange block
and its contents, for my place of bust,
ness was in the next building and |
moved all of my stock of materials
for my tailoring business before there
was any chance for the smoke or wa
ter to iniure them. | am just as busy
as | ever was making the finest suits
Of men S clothing to be bought in
Brattleboro w. IL. Haigh, merchant
tailor. Elliot street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06

the work was wei under way and could
not well be discontinued it is not likely
that the improvements now under way
would be made for several years at
least. This town may count itself espe-
ciallv fortunate in this regard.
Excavated 10000 Yards.
The Vernon street cut. which was S
feet deep at one point, has required the
removal of about 10000 cubic yards
of dirt and rock, about half dirt and
half rock. Much of the material cxea-
waited has been used in widening tbs
| railroad bed north of Milestone brooA
aud filing III for = double track iron
| the bend above the Boston 4 Main'
/ engine house north toward tile Nos
River bridge.
| In this work 100 cars. several loco
motives, travelling cranes, steam shove
and other paraphernalia were used, rep
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06
ALTHOUGH WINTER

las by no means left this section Of
the country we have marked down
about everything in our large stock OF
clorhng 70 a poiut where We are
satisfied that we shall not have to
carry any of it over to next fall Some
of the bargains we are Offering are the
best we have ever given aud that Is
SAYING a great dead for the maridown
includes our regular stock Of high
Grade clothing. Ambrose Knapp, Main
street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06
oNE-HALF THE USUAL PRICE

Is what is marked on everything in
nv stock. This means that where !
lose nv customers win. In my stock
are several very fine tailored hats from
one of the best houses in the country
and / have n few very pretty dress
hats. OF course there are untrimmed
hats in velvet, velour, felt and beaver
and everyone of them is included in
this special sale. Mrs. G. II. Smith,
millinery, So Main street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06

men and teams II work carting the dirt
from the upper part Of the Vernon
street grade and dumping it over the
east emhank ment. in this way lavlng
bare the ledge 20 that steam drills
could - mi II work preparatory to
blasting ont the rock The street was
practically closed nj that time ana six
families living IN houses on railroad
property were ordered 70 move al once
Early ia lulv tivc houses owned hv the
Central Vermont railroad were torn
down.
Travelling cranes and dump ears were
brought here from the railroad Job on
the New Hampshire side of tine river
and tie cranes were put at work south
Of the Central Vermont freight house.
digging into the bank 50 that the re-
tanning wall called for in the contract
could he built This wall. constructed
Of granite was set deep ia the ground,
- feet thick III the base. 1t Is piece
OF frst-cass workmanship.
/ Drills in Operation.
7 During the early part Of the work a
4 boiler plant was built between Vernon
1 and South Main streets. near the works,
1 for furnishing steam for derricks, steam
drills and other apparatus, track was
laid on Vernon street for the use OF
work trains. ears and locomotives were
| brought over from the New Hampshire
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-06
IN THIS AGE

Of education, preparation and conserva-
tiou. thinking men should carry long
term endowment insurance 10 anticipate
the day wnen earning capacity VIII
cease and TO conserve and perpetuate
family income in event of death. Ma
tional Life ms Co, of VI. Mutual
EARLE s. KINSLEY, General Agent
Rutland, VT.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Sealed bids will be received until
June LIST, 1914. for building 500
yards of pike on Johnson's Mill road
near d. A. Walkers, 10 inches deep
in center. 6 inches on side and II
feet wide; 700 yards on Moseley
Bridge road, 8 feet wide, 9 inches
deep; one-half mile on Pilot Rock
road, 9 feet wide and 9 inches deep.
Bidders will be required to execute
bond with approved security for the
faithful performance of this con-
tract. The right is hereby reserved
to reject any and all bids.
For plans and specifications or
any other information. call on
j. 81. DILLMAN.
Road Engineer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Garden City. Kas.-In a letter
from Mrs. Jas. Hammer, of this city,
she says: II firmly believe that /
would not be alive to-day, if it we're
not for Cardui. ! had been sufferer
from womanly troubles all my life,
until found that great remedy. l
feel that / can't praise it too high
ly." Are you woman. suffering
from some of these troubles, to which
a woman is peculiarly liable? if so,
why not try Cardui, the. woman's
tonic? You can rely on Cardui. It
is purely vegetable, perfectly harm
less. and acts gently but surely, with
out bad after-effects. Twill help
you Ask your druggist.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
AGENTS WANTED.

We want a reliable man or woman
in Hopkinsville to look after renew
ais and new subscriptions to Metro
politan, THE Livest Magazine in
America" The work may be done
in spare time-a few hours each
week. Liberal pay for whatever
time is put in. No investment or
bond required, no previous expert
ence necessary. Fullinstructions and
supplies sent free. Give two refer
ences. Desk IA, METROPOLITAN
MAGAZINE, New York.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

There are only 80 gram of radi-
um in the world, valued at $3.50, 900 a
gram. A gram of raidium is the size
of a garden pea and only two gram
are in the United States. During
1913. Is gram were shipped in two
carloads of ore mined in Colorado
and Utah and the metal extracted in
Europe. The American mines the
richest known, are estimated to con
tain 900 gram.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Twelve men have decided for the
second time that Chas. Becker was
the arch conspirator responsible for
the Rosenthal murder. which nearly
81 two years ago awoke Now York to a
realization of corruption in the po-
lice department and opened a new
era Of police reform. Becker, once
a police lieutenant. was found guilty
of murder In the first degree. Only
a pardon or interference again by
the court of appeals can save him
from following to the electric chair
the four gunner who shot Herman
Rosenthal. the gambler. early on the
morning Of July Is. 1912 The jury
decided that the gunner were Beck
ara scents. One ballot decided bis
-h-si<p~ his- soma. --Cndiz Record!
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Former Lieutenant Governor w.
j. Worthington died at his home in
Greenup. Friday. He was elected
lieutenant governor on the ticket
with w. o. Bradley in 1895. serving
four years. He was a colonel in the
Federal army in the war of the re-
bellion and was gallant soldier.
While in Office he was noted for his
tender heart. which led him to par
don many convicts whenever he
acted as Governor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Chas. S. MelleD, former president
Of the New Haven road, ties ified that
he took an indictment to shield j. P.
Morp gan, Sr,, whose agent he was,
aud that Morgtn ms son showed base
ingratitude by suggesting his remtv-
al of I resident. Melen finally oh
jected to being a goat and told what
he knew.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

A Wsshir gton man named Lucas
was last week summoned for "Jurey
srvice" in Louisville. That is TO
say he YVES married to Miss Mar
guerite Jurey.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

People never learn from expert
,ence how to name children. A Mis-
souri, couple named Butler have dub
bed the last of a large family, Maud
line Maxine.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
Another View Of II.

1T is as much trouble to raise a
puppy as boy" according to a critic
Of women. Perhaps, but the pup
doesn't go to college and gamble your
hard-earned money away, and then ex-
pect you to buy an annulment when
he gets drunk and marries chorus
girl old enough to be his mother
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
We are authorized to announce
HON. ]. w. HENSON

as a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Congress for the
SeeSnd Congressional District,
subject to the action Of the primary
20 he held in August, 1914.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
For Sale

Four H. P. Gasoline tank cooled
international engine, in good condi-
ton, at a very low price. May be
seen at PLANTERS HDW. co.
Incorporated.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Col. Roosevelt announces that he
will campaign this year in every
State, all of which must mean that
the Colonel still thinks he is a live
issue.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Eve did rot rtaize she needed
clothing until she ate an apple. Some
women ought to buy them a bushel
ut a time ElizabelhtCwn News.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
Get Your System RIGHT.

Prepare for the coming of warm
weather by drinking Church Hill
Mineral Water. Water delivered to
your home Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
L. H. SMITHSON.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Five witnesses for Leo Frank,
charged with perjury in connection
with the case, have been indicted at
Atlanta. including two detectives, a
lawyer and a pre- acher.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Winston Churchill, first Lord of
the Admiralty. went up in Mono
plane with Gustave Hamel and loop
ed the loop six times.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congress

We are authorized to announce
HON. DAVID H. KINCHELOE,
az Hopkins county. as a candidate
for Congress from the Second district,
subject to action Of the democratic
primary August, 1914.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
Eggs For Setting.

Plymouth Rock eggs for sale at
81 to 80 forI15. Phone "a or 449.
CHAs. NJ. MEACHAM,
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Consul John r. Silliman has atIast
reached Mexico City from Saltillo
and his safety is assured.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Good morning! Have you
seen The Courier9
Evansville's best paper.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

See ]. H. Dsgg for contracting
building and general repair work of
all kinds. Phone 476.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26

Uncle Henry-"So you are going 10
school now. Ell. And do you love your
teachery" Bobbie tagged seYen)-
'Nawl She's too old for me-"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
FOR RENT

The St. Charles Court as a whole
or as private apartments or Office
rooms. For full information call
924. Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-26
Preferred Locals.

Brazilian Yam and Southt IN Queen
potato slips for sale at 2Octs 100.
WARD CLAGGETT.
Advertisement.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-29

John Bohrer, the Great Dane
breeder, walked along with one
of the best dogs of his kennels
the other day, Two ladies fell
upon him with glad cries.
Magnificent, said the first
lady.
"A wonderful Great Dane!'
Then she became arch. I sup
pose, said she, rolling her eyes
on Mr.. Bohrer, that you call
your Great Dane Hamlet"
NO" said Mr.. Bohrer,
.'Ophelia. y" Houston Chronicle.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-29

Pop Yes, all engines have
w-catchers. Sure Sonny"
Sonny That's funny. | thought
they only needed 'em on milk
trains. Life.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-29

Wigg Guzzler always makes
me laugh when he hints for a
drink.
Wagg Yes, | have frequently
noticed his dry humor. -Philadel-
phia Record.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-29
With the Fun Makers

Office Boy Is this waste paper,
sir?
Poetical Editor No, | haven't
written on it yet. - Exchange.
Madge WAS it a good play?'l
Majorie Splendid. We ex-
pected the police to raid it every
minute. Life.
Madge Il wrote a letter to
Jack breaking our engagement;
now | must tear it up"
Marjorie "Pshaw! Just add a
postscript. Judge.
Does your wife try to put any
thing by for a rainy day."
Eyes, she is saving a rainbow
wig" Houston Post.
Minister rs your poor father
better my dear?"
Little Girl "Oh, yes. He's
so much better that muvver's
stopped prayin' for him, and gone
to jawin' him agin!" Puck.
Sal What do you think of
Gertrude?
ue-Oh, think she is a right
sweet girl.
Sail don't like her, either.
"Wombat's wife wants to go
on the stage. :"
well, he's rich enough to
build a theater for her.
Yes, and to hire an audience. "
Freshman" why don't they
wear watches with full dress"
Dormite mo one could get
them both out at once. "-Colum-
\ bia Jester.
4 Wigg Guzzler always makes
me laugh when he hints for a
drink.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-29

Skids- I'VE are off to spend
a nice quiet holiday in the noun
tains. Sixties = why the
grapaphone and banjo?" Skids
"Oh, they're just to break the
darned stiffness of the even
ings. Puck
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-29

80 your grocer refuses to give
you credit for another thing"
mot exactly; he says he will
give me credit for any cash pay
on account. "--Boston Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-29

Mrs. Xavier Ito hostess child
Are you glad to see me again,
Edith?
Edith Yes'm, and mammals
glad, too.
/ Mrs. Xavier Is she?
Edith Yes; she said she hoped
you'd come to-day and have it
over with.
"Who is that man that always
accompanies you to the ball
games?"
He's a Scandinavian. When
| want to speak slightingly of the
umpire | tell it to him and he
translates it into his own tongue.
Nobody understands him, so no
body can take offense. Wash
ington Star.
First Girl lin the crush at the
parade) Mercy! what a dread
full crowd. ! wish now I'd stay
ed at home, don't your" Second
Girl" Certainly not; but | wish
to goodness those others had"
Boston Transcript.
Il see you have announced me
as the world-renowned orator, :"
said the gifted speaker. Yes, I"
replied the chairman. We had
to do something to make you
seem important. Nobody around
here ever heard of you, Wash
ington Star,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-29

Office Boy Is this waste paper,
sir?
Poetical Editor No, haven't
written on it yet. Exchange.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-24
Voda

Spring will soon be here if
this weather keeps on much
longer.
Mrs. Frank Krhut and son,
Philip, spent last Friday with
Mrs. Geo. Kristof
Chas Kristof made a flying
trip to Wa-Keeney Wednesday
after load of oats.
NJ T 5. Rudolph Horak n d
mother. Mrs. Svetlik, spent Sun
day with Mrs. Geo. Kristof
Mr.. A. G. Schwanbeck was
seriously i'll last Saturday night
with heart trouble and asthma.
Quite a number of the farmers
are getting their ground pre-
pared for spring sowing these
beautiful days.
Nearly every one from here at
tended the Literary at Big Greek
last Saturday night and every
one reports a good time.
Bill Littlechild wears a smile
so--long ever since last Satur-
day; for further information call
on him and he will tell your the
rest.
Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Ralph Kris
tot returned home from Wilson,
Tuesday evening, after a week s
sojourn with relatives n d
friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-24
~PEDLAR's ACRE. IN LONDON
Was Given to ct Mary's Parish by
Mysterious Individual Of FIT
teenth Century.

Belvedere road in London is built
over the ssPedlar's Acre." which not
long ago figured in the law courts.
In ST. Mary's, Lambeth, this mys-
terious pedlar, fifteenth century
worthy, has his memorial window
For it was a condition of his be-
quest of land to the parish that it
should always be so. "Pedlar's Acre"
in 1900 was valued at rs Sd; what,
allowing for the changed values of
money, is its worth today? Hare,
in his 'SWalks," tells us that in 1884
the pedlar's memorial, "this single
interesting and important possession
tof the church, was removed by the
church wardens to make room for a
window of trashy modern glass p
But the pedlar came into his own
again ere decade had passed.