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THE VERMONT PHCENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1910 10 i P 1 .1.!, BELLOWS FALLS NEWS Connell-Wlllette. Miss Rose M. Wlllotto of this place, and John F. Connell of Hartford, Conn., were married Wednesday morning nt 7 o'clock In St. Charles's church. The ceremony was performed In the presence of many friends by Rev. J. J. O'Brien. Tho brldo's gown was tan chiffon batiste with cream lace yoke and trimmed with silk. Her hnt was ton, trimmed with tan colored plumes. Her sister, Miss Bernlce A. Wlllettc, who was bridesmaid, also wore a tan colored gown. Joseph S. Wlllettc, brother of tho bride, was best man. A wedding break fast was served at the bride's home, at tended only by tho Immediate relatives. Mr. nnd Mrs. Connell left for n wedding trip to New York city, after which they will make their homo In Springfield, Mnss. Mr. Connell Is a traveling super intendent of the International Corres pondence Schools of Scrnnton, Pa. Mr. nnd Mrs. Connell received many fine presents. . Miss Florence T. Lane Is spending the week In Boston. Mies Bertha Hathaway of St. Albans Bay Is In town. Mrs. William Frlndlo of Poultney visit ed In town this week. Miss Katherlne Flavin of Wcthersflold Bow was at home over Sunday. D. E. Glngras visited at his home In Turners Falls, Mass., Sunday. Mrs. Lula Upham Is n guest of her aunt. Mrs. Ella Upham, In Hinsdale. Dr. E. R. Campbell Is rooming at G School street. He has also located his olllco there. The women of the Methodist church nro holding a rummage sale In the sample room of Hotel "Windham. It will close tomorrow. , . A. M. Itlchards's market Is to be entire ly remodeled. The past week a cement floor was laid. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Alnsworth of Hart land are guests of their daughter, Mrs. D. F. Pollard. Miss Mildred Sweetland and Miss Eva Knowlton spent Sunday with their par ents In Urattleboro. Mrs. George W. Gctchel has returned from several months' visit at her old home in Charlestown. Miss Georgia Tolln was operated upon for appendicitis on Monday at the Elliott City hospital In Kcene. Francis Bolles left Wednesday for Chi cago. He has accepted a position with tho Western Electric company. Mrs. Avis Brown Holley wont to hor home In Everett, Mass., Thursday after a stay of several weeks In town. Michael E. Keofe, formerly of Bellows Falls, was married to Margaret T. Ken ney In Bridgeport, Conn., Wedneday. J. E. Ieene was best mnn. Miss Frederlca Cole slipped and sprain ed her ankle very badly Monday at her home on Atkinson street. The ankle was placed in a plaster cast. Wilson & Abbott's show windows have been attractively boxed with oak panel ling. Tho Interior of the store will be finished this week In oak. "The Blue Mouse," which was present ed In the opera house Tuesday evening, drew a good sized audience, and tho at traction was very pleasing. Mrs. J. C. Day Is In Boston to stay a few days. Sho attended the annual brenkfnst of tho Daughters of Vermont yesterday morning at Hotel Vendome. The ladles' aid society of tho Methodist j church will hold their annunl apron sale and supper In the vestry of their church Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. n Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Hayes are spending a short vacation with their daughter. Miss Gertrude Hayes, who Is superintendent of a private primary school in Syracuse, N. Y. Ray O. Moore of Weston and Miss Marlon Eastman of Northfleld were married at the Methodist parsonage Sat urday afternoon by Rev. W. R. Daven port. Frank B. Phelps, while at work on the big saw In his woodyard Monday, nearly lost three of his fingers. Ills glove caught on the saw and three fingers of the left hand were badly torn. Mr. and Mrs. Osgood and Frances Os good are In Boston attending the Congre gational meetings, tho most Important being the centennial of the American Board. They will return next week. Charles P. Blanchard sprained an ankle badly while putting rolls on the elevator In the coating room of tho International Paper company's plant Oct. 10. Someone on the first floor started the ele-ator, throwing oft tho rolls. The three dwelling houses on Atkin son street near Oak street, owned by James C. Bryan were bought at auction by James E. Keefe on Saturday for 93V. This lot with that on tho corner owied by Mr. Keefe, cnrloses nearly two acres and Is very desirable property. The First communion nnd confirmation of a large class will be held In St. Charles's church on Sunday, October 30. Rt. Rev. J. J. Rice, bishop of tho Vermont diocese, will be present. An Invitation has been extended to tho Knights of Columbus nnd the Ancient Order of Hibernians to attend In a body. GRAFTON. Mrs. Cordelia Walker Is 111. Edwin Culver was at home Sunday. Miss S, E. Daniels was In town Mon day. Lewis Walker was In Townshend a few days recently. Mr. and Mrs. Underwood have been vis iting In Troy, N. Y. Mrs. H. E, Batrlc Is spending a week In Keeno and Claremont. Mrs. W. S. Foster of Boston was a guest at J. B. Duncan's this week. Miss Nellie Kingsbury was nt home over Sunday from her school In Marlboro. Mrs. H, J. Zellar and son, King, were In South Londonderry from Friday to Sunday. Miss Amy Davis visited Mrs. W. D. Bathrlc In Keene from Wednesday to Saturday. The Congregational society will hold a harvest supper In the chapel next Tues day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson of Dover, N. H are staying with their niece, Mrs. Frank Howland. Mrs. J. H. Howard of Bellows Falls visited her sister, Mrs. C. W. Fairbanks, the first of the week. Mrs. Martin Fisher Is In Keene enter taining her new granddaughter In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fisher. MrB. A. M. Covey and daughter, Ethel, will Join Mr. Covey at Montpellcr to morrow, Saturday, for a week's stay. It takes a wise man to know -when to turn his learning loose. Strength Counts in all life's affairs. Strength comes of pure blood; good blood comes when stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels are kept in proper condition by a little care and BEEGHAM'S PILLS Sold ETMTwhere. In boxci 10c. and 25c ALL HUNTING SUSPENDED NEXT WEEK Special .Proclamation Issued by Gov. Mead Yesterday Carroll S, Page Elected United States Senator Judges Elected in Yes terday's Session Montpellcr, Oct. 21. State officers wore elected Thursday afternoon and thero was no contest ex cept In the enso of Gardner S. Fnssctt, trustee of tho University of Vermont. Clayton J. Wright of Willlston was nomi nated In opposition but was defeated on a ballot. Mr. Wright was n colonel on tho staff of Govornor Bell nnd served one term In tho House. Theso nro the of ficers elected: Supremo court Judges, J. W. Rowell of Randolph, Loveland Mun son of Manchester, J. H. Wntson of Montpellcr, Seneca Hnsclton of Burling ton, Georgo M. Powers of Morrlstown; superior Judges, W. W. Miles of Barton, E. L. Waterman of Urattleboro, A. A. Hall of St. Albans, W. II. Taylor of Hardwlclt, Zed S. Stanton of Roxbury, F. M. Butler of Rutland; superintendent of education, Mason S. Stone of Montpcller; ndjutnnt nml Inspector nnd quartermas ter general, Lee S. Tillotson of St. Al bans; sergeant nt nrnu; C. H. Fcrrln of Montpellcr; trustees of tho University of Vermont nnd Stato Agricultural college, John G. McCullough of Bennington, Cns sius Peck of Burlington, Gardner S. Fas sott of Enosburg, to succeed themselves, N. K. Chnrfee of Rutland to fill tho va cancy caused by the. death of George Aitken of Woodstock. The trustee process bill, absolutely ex empting $10 wages from trustee process, wns ordered to a third reading In the House Thursday morning and will bo passed Friday. The first bill passed was that Introduced by Page of Hyde Park and rushed through under suspension of tho rules, permit ting the rebuilding of tho county build ings at Hyde Park. Tho first bill killed In tho House was that Introduced by Hunt of New Haven, which would limit the term of town treasurers to two years. The town of New Haven has had some trouble with Its treasurer nnd Mr. Hunt sought to guard against any repetition of such trouble. Governor Mend has been Importuned for some time to Issue a proclamation for a close season on gnmo, which would keep hunters out of the woods nnd de crease the dnnger of forest fires. On Thursday ho Issued such n proclamation, making an absolute close sonson on all kinds of game from October 24 to 31. Next week Is Indies' week nnd after that the legislature will probably get down to serious business. The program for the week, as officially announced, Is this: Monday evening, address to the Ver mont branch of the Red Cross society bv Miss Mabel T. Boardman of Washing ton: Tuesday morning, annual meeting of the Colonial Dames: afternoon, song lecture for the soclotv by Frederick W. Bancroft: evening, oillelnl reception by Gov. nnd Mrs. Mead, assisted bv former governors and their wives: Wednesday morning, meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution: noon, parade and drill of Norwich university cadets on state house grounds; afternoon, from 3 to 5, reception to visiting Indies hv Mrs. Mend and Mrs. Slack nt the Pavilion parlors: evening, meeting of the Daughters of 1M2: Thursday evening, governor's ball at the city hall. There has been some delay on tho part of the contractors In getting the city hall readv. but the auditorium. Plonk room and supper room will bo ready for use Thursday evening. Montpeller, Oct. 19. The election of Carroll S. Pago of Hyde Park United States senator to succeed himself for the full term of six oars was the Important business accomplished by tho legislature this week. It appeared as If his election would be unanimous, as the Democrats at their caucus de cided not to make a nomination. But when the roll call camo two members of the House refused to vote for him. The nomination In the House was made by Shnv, of Stone, tho only Democratic member from Lamoille county. Hunt of New Haven, one of the oldest members and a retired lawyer, asked to ho excused when his name was reached. The House decided that ho ought to vote so he de clared his choice to be Charles A. Prouty. Woodruff of Burko voted for David J. Foster. All the other members present voted for Mr. Page and there were only 23 absentees. In the Senate Pike of Lamoille made tho nominating speech and the nomina tion was seconded by nearly every county. The vote In the Senate was unanimous, with one member absent, Taplln of Orleans. The election wns completed Wednesday noon, the two houses meeting In Joint assembly In accordance with tho statute. This was merely a formality. The records of the separate vote In the two houses wns read, showing a majority In each case for Mr. Pago, and ho wns therefore declared elected. He was then escorted to tho chnmber and delivered a speech of acceptance. In his speech Senator Page, after ex pressing his thanks for the high honor conferred, gave nn account of hla stew ardship. He spoke at length of the tar iff bill, and said tl.c Payne measure as originally presented, would have ruined the granite and marble Interests of Ver mont. Through the efforts of Senators Dillingham nnd Page a modification of the reduction proposed wns secured, mak ing one-sixth Instead of ono-bnlf, as pro. posed. The Important legislation enacted by Congress was reviewed In n very In forming way by the senator. Ho spoke at length of the proposed amendment to the federal constitution, urging that the stato retain Its power to levy tho pro posed Income tax. Surprise was occasioned Monday by the publication In the Burlington Freo Press of a statement that Mason S. Stone's Job as superintendent of education was In danger. Tho only reason for this seemed to be that Billings of Woodstock hnd Introduced a bill making the office appointive Instead of elective, but nny significance that might have attached to that action on his part was nullified by the fact, which the enterprising report ers did not know, that Col. Billings nnd Mr. Stone are close personal friends. The purpose of the bill wns simply to take the office of superintendent of education out of politics. Whether or not that Is tho wise method to take to accomplish that may bo a question, but tho purpose was sincere and there was no Intention or purpose to Injure Mr. Stone. After the election of Senator Page had been declared It was moved by Senator Pike of Stowe that a committee be ap pointed to escort him to the chair, and the committee named for that purpose was composed of Senators Pike of La moille and Davis of Windsor, Representa tives Calderwood of St. Johnsbury, Amey of Brighton and Chaffee of Rutland. Mrs. Annette Pnrmaleo of Enosburg Falls appeared at the state house Wed nesday. Sho Is here to forward a suf frage bill and one result of her appear ance was seen In the Introduction of two petitions asking for a state prohibitory law. A hearing on the proposed amendment to the federal constitution providing for nn Income tax was held In the Senate chamber Wednesday evening. The main argument of the. evening wns made by ex-Gov. J. I Barstow of Shelhurne, who favored the proposal. Senator J. W, Gor don of Barre and Senator Max L. Pow ell of Burlington also favored the amend ment and F. G. Howland. n former state senator and cashier of one of the Barre banks, was the only speaker In oppo sition. Bills Introduced by Windham County Members. The Windham county members have been active In introducing bills this week, as will be seen by the following summery: 11.25 By Mr. Wells of Wnrdsboro to amend section 3032 of the public statutes relating to marriage. (MarrlageB may bo performed by clergy, not licensed to preach) To Judiciary. II. 20 By Mr. Wright of Westminster to amend section 6329, public statutes, In regard to tho killing of deer. (Permits killing of deer nt any time when deer are found destroying or Injuring fruit trees or crops). To Joint commlttco on gamo and fisheries. 11. 28 By Mr. Stafford of Brattlcboro to amend No. 132, of tho acts of 1908, re lating to the location of licensed places. (If the town contains no Incorported vil lage no license shall bo granted at a point nenrcr the stato line than two miles). To Joint committee on temperance. H. 31 By Mr. Stafford of Urattleboro relating to expenditures for political pur poces. (Prohibits uso of money or In fluence nt n caucus; the hiring of trans portation to get voters to a caucus for tho nomination or election of delegates; tlxes fine of $100.) Committee on Internal affairs. II. 32 By Mr. Whitney of Marlboro, a bill relating to dog licenses. It fixes the fee for n male or a spayed female at 12 and for each female $10. H 33 By Mr Chapman of Windham; to amend section 636 of the public stat utes, relating to the sale of land for taxes; fixes time for sale 30 days after said lands have been advertised; to committee on land taxes. H. 3S By Mr. Martin of Brookllne; to amend sections H64, 1469, 1471 nnd 1474 of tho public statutes, relating to the summoning of grand Jurors and petit Jurors; IS Judicious men from each county to servo ns grand Jurymen; petit Jurymen to bo chosen nt such time as tho court shall direct, by such notlre as the court direct; to Judiciary. Joint resolution By Mr. Babbitt of Rockingham expressing the esteem of the state for the late Gen. W. H. Ollmnre. Adopted on the part of the House. By Mr. Babbitt of Rockingham condolence on tho denth of Larkln G. Mpnd. Mr. Babbitt spoke on tho resolution which wns adopted on the part of the House S 11 By Senator Butler of Windham: nn net regulating pay of grnnd and petit Jurors: for transportation eight cents a mile: for attendance J2 SO per day; each talisman $2 KO per day; when kept to gether by order of the court, necessary expenses to be borne by the state: to Judiciary. Only Small Amount Available -to Pay General Appropriations. Following the election of senator In the House Wednesday Allen M. Fletcher of Cavendish, chairman cm the committee on ways and means, Issued a note of warning to members about proposed ap propriations for the session and cau tioned thum against extravagance. He said that he made his report at this time In order that they might know how much money the state had on hand, so that they could govern themselves nci ordlngly. He stated that the estimated resources of the state, other than trust funds, from which to pay accruing appropriations dur ing the fiscal onr ending June 30. P'll. amounted to $1. 60S, 793.96 and the liabil ities, for the same period $1,5S2.3S2.S7 leaving an estimate of cash on hand July 1, 1911 available to puy general appropria tions provided no new appropriations un made, $16,411.09. There will be, he said, approximately $100,000 available- for new appropriations on July 1. 1912 and the same amount on July 1, 1913 which ma be expended without endangering the present administration with a deficit, but this was all. If they exceeded that amount, they must raise money by otlur menus than now provided. Ho said that there were three methodH yet available for the state to Increase Its revenue one of theso a direct Inheritance tax. This bill passed tho House two years ago and was killed In tho Senate. Mr. Fletcher reminded them that the federal income tax matter would soon bo befoie the legislature and that many considered that in this the federal gov ernment was Invading the province of the state. Vermont taxes are now col lected on the Income of corporations. If they surrender the right to the federal government to tax the Income of Indi viduals he believed, they surrendered such as a source of revenue. Mr. Fletcher wns closely followed, and his remarks made a sensation nmong members with appropriation bills up their sleovo. It Is believed that members now hnve bills calling for appropriations rang ing from $150,000 to $200,000. One of the important measures of the session was Introduced Friday hy Mr. Fletcher of Cavendish. It abolishes tho board of agriculture, creates a board of agriculture and forestry and makes tho necessary appropriation for tho proper expenses of tho board. The sum of $10, 000 Is appropriated to carry out the pro visions of this act between Dec. 1, 1910, and June 30, lDll ; and thereafter for like purposes, $20,000 is annually appropriated. Tho board to aportlon the appropriations between agriculture and forestry as In Its Judgment shall best subserve tho Inter est of the state. More Money Needed for Permanent High ways. In his biennial report State Commis sioner of Highways C. W. Gates of Frank lin makes the following recommenda tions: Increase the present annual appro priation of $73,000, making It as large as the state can afford. Mnkc the terms easier to towns that are financially weak and are already heavily taxed. Kxtend the provisions that now govern the ex penditure of the surplus of the annunl ap propriation to cover tho expenditure of nny portion of such surplus on any trunk lino highway with proper restrictions. Provide for the purchase of portable road building machinery and drilling outfits, to be used In tho several counties In towns or groups of towns as may be needed. Provide for n state engineer or an engineer In each county whose duties may Include those of tho county super visor. Provide a more satisfactory way If possible to select town road commis sioners than the present one of electing them at annunl town meetings. Provide that winter roads be cared for by tho towns by separate tax and that the legal tax now called for be expended on the summer roads. Prescribe what Is suit able to use on the highways, covering tho new form of trafflc thnt Is develop ingthat of hauling loads of from flvo to ten tons each with a traction engine weighing from 10 to 30 tons and having wheels provided with spikes that crush Into and disintegrate the highways. Rlrmlngham, Ala., shows the largest Increase In population In the decade of nny city In Its class, having Increased from 33,415 to 132.6S5, or 215.4 per cent. Victim of Drink Needs Orrine Drink cunningly destroys the will power, nnd while tho drunkard wants to do what you tell him. he wants a thou sand times moro tho drink that he craves. Medical treatment Is necessary. Orrine will destroy the desire for liquor, so that the drink will not be missed and restores the patient to health. This remedy Is thoroughly scientific and Is so uniformly successful that It Is sold with a registered guarantee to re fund your money If It fallB to effect a cure. Booklet on "How to Cure Drunk enness" free on request. The Orrine Co., 372 Orrlno Building, Washington, D. C. Sold In this city by Wilfred F. WATCH US GROW Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts THE NEW DEPARTMENT ON THE NEW MEZZANINE FLOOR Such tasteful styles, such fine fabrics, and such perfection in fit. The superiority of our garments over those generally shown is most noticeable. Not alone in the breadth of assortment, not in the beauty of styles nor price economy, but the fact that to all these excellencies we have added a perfection of fit, finish and workmanship that is unmistakable. The newest models, fresh from the .hands of the best designers and makers of women's wear in America. Suits $9.98 and up to $40.00. Coats $7.98 and up to $37.00. Dresses $7.98 and up to $25.00. SAXTONS RIVER. Mrs. Clarencf Twitchell went to Phila delphia Wednesday. C. II. Twitchell picked ripe raspberries nnd blossoms Sunday. C. II. Twitchell finished work for Ver mont academy Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Twitchell returned from Haverhill, N. H Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest George of Fitch burg were In town Monday. Patsy Harty received this week n car load of oats, which he will sell. Henry Rhoades nnd son, Leslie, of Windham were at C. L. Gates's Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Butters will move Into the tenement over the harness shop. Irving Westney and family have moved to Springfield, this state, where they have bought a farm. Mr. nnd Mrs. Harry Faunce of Stowe. this stato, nro visiting hli sister, Mrs. E. W. Dillingham. Mrs. Lizzie Severens and son, AIlert, of Woodsvllle, N. H., were In town a few days recently. Miss Valerln Benton opened a kinder garten school In her home Tuoilay. The hours arc from 9 to 11.30. Mrs. Fannlo Hurd and sons. Fay nnd Maynnnl, of Springfield, till slate, were in town Sunday and Monday. H. C. Johnson nnd family visited Mrs. Johnson's brother. Will, In Hinsdale, N. H., from Saturday to Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Buxton moved last week from Bellows Falls to their new home on Plensnnt street. A very full house nttended the humor ous lecture by Dr. William Spurgeon In the Baptist church Friday evening. C. L. Gnle has received another carload of cedar shingles this week making six carloads In two nnd one-half years. Miss Helen Spnuldlng, who had been at tending Vermont academy Is at homo on account of the III health of her mother. Edwin J. Hndley presented his cele brated high class moving pictures In the Congregational church Wednesday even ing. Mrs. C. L. Gale had a small outdoor rosebush that blossomed full In June, and In September nnd October had 14 moro blossoms, Mr, Brown raised a squash In Miss Ii lira Mllllkcn's garden that measured 51 Inches In circumference and weighed C2 pounds. A supper and food sale will be held In Warner Memorial Home Monday evening. All food served will be cooked by the boys. If stormy the sale will bo post poned one week, Mr. nnd Mrs. Orrln Kingsbury and daughter, Gertrude, of Putney visited nt Mrs, Kingsbury's mother's Saturday and Sunday. Miss Florence Kingsbury was a guest also, coming from Chester. The C. C. class entertained Miss Flor ence Kingsbury f Chester Saturday evening, In the home of Mrs. E. A. Mason. Miss Kingsbury was the presi dent of tho class when here. Games were played, and refreshments were serv ed. Tho 10th birthday social of the Baptist people and friends will be held In the Baptist vestry next Tuesday evonlng. The guests of the evening will be Mrs. S. E. Fitch, Xj. F. White, Miss Belle Hemen woy, C. C. Tllllnghast, Lionel HUllard. Ruth Parker, Maynard Gale, Lloyd HU llard, Ralph Slmonds and Stanley Adams. The annual reunion of tho 14th Vermont Volunteers was held In Bennington Wed nesday. "Department Commander E. J. Foster of Waterbury was one of the speakers, Lieut, Charles Albro of Glen9 Falls, N. T,, was chosen president of the regimental organization1 and F. H. Shep ardson of Fair Haven secretary. FENTON'S WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT DUMMERSTON. Mrs Mar Clark of Guilford spent last week with her sister. Mrs. M. F. Dutton. Mrs. Freil Wilder. Jr.. of Bristol. Conn., came Wednesday to visit at Fred Wil der s. W. F. Walker, one of our most up-to-date farmers, l the happy oesor of KO little pigs. Miss Ruth Dutton and Miss Myrtle Davidson were Sunday and Monday guests at M. F. Dutton's. Miss Winifred Wlllard has finished work at Miss Florence Miller's and has returned to West Dummerston. S. Kelley Is nt home this week and M. It. Huntley and Dwight Johnson have been busy harvesting his crops. Myron Stark, who Is employed by E. C. Tenney, underwent an operation last week, hut at last reports was doing as well as could be expected. Tho box social at 11. 11. Miller's Filday evening wns a decided succues. Games were played. Musk- was enjoyed and re freshments were served. Mrs. J. D. Rcod was hostess, which inspired a good time for everyone. The ladles' club will meet to elect of- . iti-i'in -uuenuii tiiieruoou in wie ves I try. The women will carry their own supper and In the evonlng an Informal reception will be given Rev. nnd Mrs. Rlvler, to which nil are invited. A number of local Grangers nttended the Putney Grangve fair, Willlamsville Grange fair. Protective Grange fair, the entertainment nnd dance In West Dum merston Wednesday evening nnd two nt tended the meeting of Cheshire Countv Pomona Grange Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Houghton nnd Charles Houghton of Marlboro and "Budd" Hlldreth of Urattleboro visited at George Persons's Wednesday. Mrs. H. F. Prefontalne and Miss Minnie Stock well of Urattleboro were Sunday guests of Mrs. Flora Adams and Mr. nnd Mrs. W. J. Ray entertained a party of friends Sunday, The Grange held its usual regular meeting Tuesday evening with excellent attendance. Preparations are being made to keep tho coming Grange fair and game supper, which will bo hrld Thursday even ing, Nov. 3, up to the standard. The ar rangements are not nil complete, but fur ther particulars will be given next week. Tho next meeting will be held Nov, 1. Mrs. Mclvlna A. Bemls, S7, widow of Daniel G. Bemls. died In her home on the Putney road about 9 o'clock Saturday night after being In falling health a number of yrars. She wns the oldest of 11 children of Henry and Mary Bemls and was born In Westmoreland, N. II., May 7. 1S23. She had lived In Dummerston nearly 50 years. Mrs. Bemls was a Universallst by faith. She leaves one son, David H. Bemls, of Medford, Mass. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon nt 2 o'clock. Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood of Brattleboro officiated and E. H Miller sang. The burial took place In Locust Ridge cemetery. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. David Bemls of Medford, Mrs. C. R. Aldrlch, Mrs. Carl Hopkins, Mrs. Jennie Bemls nnd Mrs. Harriet Be mls of Brattlcboro. WILMINGTON. An attempt was made Saturday night to steal C. C. Barlow's valuable Morgan stallion, Kennoy's Morgan. The door to the barn was pried open, but another door which wns locked frustrated tho ap parent Intention of getting the stallion. A cow In the barn wns released and the onlmnl on getting outside nto such a quantity of apples that death resulted. A desk wob pried open nnd some pedigree papers relating to Kenney's Morgan were taken. Some pieces of glass were found In the stallion's manger, which might have been dropped there from the floor above the stall. NOTES OF THE BOY SCOUTS. Knot "Tying Contest on Signal Hill. A knot tlng contest between the Yellow Foxes and the Black .Eagles will take place tomorrow morning at Signal Hill. Tho boys will march to the gathering place and each patrol will be stationed at Intervals on the hillside as for a relay race. Each scout will be required to tie four knots and run to the crest of the hill and present them to the Judges. The first scout to come in will win 23 points for his side and the winning team will be given 25 points. Ten points will be given for each kind of knot tied and five points will be deducted for each scout absont and for each string lost. The Yellow Foxes were entertained at a pumpkin pie supper Tuesday evening by Mrs. Harry L. Piper. Tho Panthers. Patrol D, was organized Wednesday with Harold Northgraves as captain and John Northgraves as cor poral. They will meet Wednesday after noon nnd have a camp supper. Patrol C, tho Hoot Owls, was organized nmong the Prosect hill boys Tuesday af ternoon. Weymouth Ilallnday Is the captain and Ralph Luclos Is tho corporal. They will meet Monday afternoon for an excursion Into the woods. The storm which devastated Cuba also swept the entire length of the Florida peninsiUn and all communlention was cut off more than 21 hours. The winds blew at a rate of 70 miles. nn hour, accompanied by heavy rains. It is believed that the damage to the orange groves and truck gardens will amount to millions of dollars, nnd It Is feared many lives were lost along the eastern coast. MILLINERY See our simply-trimmed Felt Hats for school wear. In Untrimmed Hats we have a very large assortment embrac ing all the new shapes in Fine Felts, French Felts, Silk Beav ers, Napped Beavers, Satin and Velvet Hats. Our line of Hats is now at its best. Just received, ten new pat terns of Persian Silks, which are very scarce in desirable shades. Respectfully Donnell&Davis Meet Me at Fenton's Rest Room Auction Sale of Real Estate and Personal Property I will sell at public auction in Putney, Vt. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 9 o'clock, a. m., the following property. REAL ESTATE Home farm of 100 acres, one of the most desirable farms lr. the Connecticut valley, one-third mile from post office and store, and 1U nu. from Boston & Maine station, 50 rods from new high school buildings. Buildups include two and one-half story house with 12 large rooms, two halls, bath room, hot and cold water upstairs and down, fur nace heat, piazza 12 feet wide on tw. sides of house. Beautiful shade tres. Never falling spring water. Stock barr. 40 by so with double basement, ties 4. head of cattle, four box staUs, mill: room, grain room, etc.; horse barn 30 by 4" nine stalls, stable connected with horst barn, ties 15 head of cattle; silo of : tons; silo of 175 tons; slaughte b.irn 20 by 30 feet, complete wit' windlass, refrigerator and ice housi corn barn 11 by 20; two tobacco barns, o-u H 5l,1?,J.feel wlth basement, one 40 d 50. Buildings are all painted and sli roofed. The farm Is In a very high st.it of cultivation. This place would be nice adapted for some city man. Second set of buildings consisting 0: house of seven rooms with wood slie.i and barn attached, running water .i: house and barn, half acre of land. The Phillips pasture. 150 acres, wv summer 60 cows, fenced with stone w.i 1 with wire top of wall. One of the Se: pastures In the county. Ayer pasture of 30 acres. Crowley lot, IS acres of sprout lan1 PERSONAL PnOPRT?TVPlftv h.i,l , ' cattle: 15 cows, springers and 'cows In imm, su iwo ana tnree-year-oia neirers lo yearling heifers, two year and one year thoroughbred bulls, these cattle are ai: J ftetns raised from the best of stock Half of them are thoroughbreds nnd c.i not bo registered; 8 horses, one pr weighing 3500. 7 and 11 years old, souil. perfect workers, double or single; pa -of bays weighing 3000, 12 years old, goo : workers; pair weighing 2500; gray horse weighing 1400; colt 2V4 years old, has bee ' driven. PRODUCE One hunderd tons hay and oat feed, 250 tons ensilage, 600 baskets of corn. WAGONS AND FARM TOOLS Fou Concord wagons, top carriage, nearly new 2 truck wagons, 3 driving harness. 3 so: work harness, plows, harrows, cultivators horse rake, tedder. Lot of lumber. Terms made known at time of sale, Freo lunch at noon. . W. E. PIERCE. A. W. J. WILKINS. Auctioneer. H. F. Jordan A. B. Jordan Jordan & Son OPTOMETRISTS OPTICIANS Exclusively Optical GLASSES That fit your eyes are worth all that they cost Our exclusive service as sures you of our undivided in terest and attention. The satis factory results we obtain are due to this exclusive feature. MORRIS GASS Is paying the highest cash market prices for rags, rubbers, scrap Iron and metals, newspapers and magazines. Drop a postal, or telephone and I will call. Cor ner South Main and Hudson streets, nsar Brattleboro House. Tel. J65-M. Bnop always open.