Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-22
KITTREDGE HASKlNS,
{ lark G. Fits of IirattieborO Tells Of
Fills Qualifications Assn Congressional
Candidate.

Who shall succeed Grout2 The Re.
publican voters of the Second Con
gressional district have this to decide
Not questioning the ability or high
standing of other aspirants, many Re
publiGans in the district and through
out the state believe that Colonel Kit
tredge llaskins of Brattleboro should
receive the nomination, and are CON
WINGED that he is the natural and logic
NJ candidate therefore.
1t may be admitted that geography
should figure only in q minor way, vet
in Vermont politics location has al
ways been factor OF Importance. For
more than fifty wears, except from
1873 to 1889, Windham county has
had neither member of the House or
the Senate Aud for % ont of the last
- years, this district has been repre-
-cntcd in the House by Judge Poland
Of st. JOhnsbury and General Gruut of
Barton For more than 40 wears
Orange county was honored as the
nome of Representative and senator
Morrill,. Il is morally certain that
Ross, Grout, Dillingham; or Prouty
Stll be elected by the next legislature
10 illl the mcNpired term of the Grand
Old Senator. The southern end can
safely claim the honor from that dis
triet now.
In ability, Col Haskins is the admit
ted pccrof the other candidates. His
long and honorable career at the bar
has fairly earned for him his place,
among the leaders of his profession in
vermont. Admitted TO the bar in 1858.
his rise was rapid. Soon he became
one OF the foremost in his section of
the state. While yet a Young man
his marked ability and his wide renu-
Ation secured his appointment by
PRESIDENT Hayes rs United States At
torney for the district Of Vermont. lie
held the position for nearly seven
years. His influence has continually
grown and his counsel is sought in
asses ofmueh importance. he is a
leading lawyer.
That BrattlebOro has 50 often be
slowed the honors in her gift upon him
shows his standing among his neioh.
Hors at home. A genial, friendly and
pproachable man, one to whomallrlass.
a. have learned TO look for leadership
and counsel, his popularity is his lust
due
Again, he is an old soldier and his
sympathy with his comrades in arms
and the interests of all deserving ones
among them can safely be placed in
his care.
He has always been loyal to his
party. Never has his republicanism
been questioned or doubted. He is
me who believes that if evil exists
~ithin the party. or if errors have been
made, the correction can only safely
come from within the party itself ne
{ loyal supporter Of the administra-
non oi the present time, strongly be-
.leFlng the policy Of our government
now is such as viii be for the greatest
good % the greatest number.
First taking the stump in 1861, in
very presidential campaign since, the
seople OF Vermont, also of New
hampshire, Massachusetts or New
0rk have been entertained and in
.tructed by him, and wherever he has
poken once he is sure to be welcomed 4
be second time. lie is a strong ana /
earless debater and an orator of
s0wer and persuasion.
Ills connection with and prominence /
p some Of the leading social orpaniza- I