Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-05-17

lfdence in his success. We quote as
follows from the Springfield Re-
porter
Until now this paper has RETAINED
from expressing its opinion as be-
tween the several candidates for con-
gresham from this district, although
we have frequently given space to the
comments of others in relation to II.
We have watched with interest the
progress of the canvass and what has
| been said for and against each of the
four aspirants, as well as endeaYored
to gain all the information possible
from other sources in regard to each.
| THE result is the conviction that
Hon. Frank Plumley of Mortified is
| the man best fitted for the position,
and we shall heartily support him. He
is man in the prime OF his manhood,
able, energetic, a deep thinker, an
able lawyer, an eloquent orator and
one ever ready to stand by his princi-
pies Of religion and temperance, in
both of which departments he has
done valiant work. He has had eX-
perience in legislative work in both
branches of our state legislature, and |
seems in every way eXcellently quail |
fed to fill the higher place he aspires
to.
1--WE believe Mr.. Plumley is at the
present time leading his closest com
petitOT, Col. IIaskins, who is handi-
capped in many ways.
I'VE understand his own county is
divided i'm ItG with a FaFah4 hill Il
ity that the northern towns will sup
port Mr.. Plumley in the convention.
1t is claimed by prominent business
men Of Brattleboro that if it were not
for town pride Col Haskins would not
be strong in his own town, from the
tact Of his having antagonizcd every
other congressional aspirant in Wind
nam county during the last thirty
years, having had his eye upon the ,
place for himself each time. The last
IF these is Judge Read of Bellows
'alls, which accounts for the present
opposition i'm the north end of his
ounty, and it seems an element im-
possible for Col IIaskins to over
ONE.
Without his solid county back of
i'm at the convention he will hardly ! r
ecure the nomination at White River a
unctiOn."
Following is an extract from the i
liter EDITORIAL I
Assuming that all the entries have
ow been made in the second district
)ngresSional race the Sitter, follow
X its well established custom OF tax b
e sides and in a manner so clear
nd plain that all can understand. to
ithout reading between the lines,
lnounceS its preference for lion. 10
rank Plumley of Mortified. The
nviction that he would represent the ~
st interests Of the district and state 1'
forced against personal friendship il
d county pride. How this has been tr
ought about is herein briefly stated.
Two years ago Judge trt
want NJ. Read OF Bellows Falls made WI
gallant preliminary fight for Con-
essional honors, having his county To-
idly at his back with the exception 10
Col. Haskins. The latter, follow !.
2 the custom that he had persistent e en
pursued since the days when George
I'VE was a candidate, either was in 20
position or skulking. This year it we
s accepted as a toregone conclu-
n, not only in this county but ter
oughout the district, that Judge is
adj would be a candidate, in fact his {
'ndS brought him forward. placed ito
name in the lists But no sooner an
5 this done than Col. IIaskins hobs ~
As candidate, practically saying if dp
one is TO 90 10 Congress from ch,
ndham county it shall be me. This A.
What have been working for these G
ny years; this is why for twenty Re-
years have opposed every Wind SUI
n county candidate directly OF indi- i'sl
thy. 4
This action of Col IIaskins brought b tsS,
nut disagrccable state Of affairs. hot
friends Of Judge Read were much pas
grined, as this left him but one of OF :
courses TO pursue, either to with ma
W or enter a bitter contest in his S sn,
county with a very probable r
nee OF going into the convention Wa
b a divided Windham county dele mo-
ion that could but prove fatal to cry
b contestants. He chose the wiser but
rse and withdrew-tOrced out by nan
ambition Of Col. IIaskins. bal,
The many friends of Judge Read. or 2
SC acquainted with his ability and
ally copscientiousness in all political
tiers, feel disposed to resent the in Gh
'ion Of Brattleboro and if We are swe
mistaken, will yet make that re- stoa
-lilcul lcll. sold
On the other hand Plumley is eight dres
rs Haskins' junior and not a whit
ind in ability,and this coupled with r,
d health and a vigorous constitu- IL q
+, are advantages that will enable the
to successfully meet the duties in und
lbent upon a Woodworking Con- Of q
'sman. He is a staunCh Republican bnelI
has done valuable service for the pug
" on the stump and otherwise. In form
he answered the call Of the Ma tain
al committee and won golden opin- The
in an extended canvass outside his cale
state. He deserves well of the s 49,
y and would continue to do So if
e a member OF the National
sc. tn
Without his solid county baelx of be 81