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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
OBJECTION TO CAUCUS RE-
FORM.

Some of our state contemporaries
believe il will be a difficult thing to
regulate caucuses and conventions by
law. They say that these things are
quite beyond the pale Of legal re-
straint, and that while the state should
and does safeguard elections, the
mechanism of political parties is some
thing that law should not recognize,
more than it recognizes singing
school or a debating club. Stlll
further, it is asserted that it is a dan
gerous interference with citizens
rights to prescribe how he shall take
part in nominating assemblages.
That there is force to these obiec-
tions may be granted, but they are
overcome by stronger reasons in favor
of caucus regulation. II is a mistake
to say that law does not recognize po-
litical parties. 1t does recognize
them-wheneve it places their tickets
on the official ballot, under the proper
captions, the ballots made up, printed
and distributed at the states direction
and expense. Having done this; hay
ing given to the nominees the very
great advantage that comes from being
placed on the official ballot-an advan-
tage that makes scratching or boiling
of almost no avail-the state is in duty
and honor bound to assure the voters
that the ballots it presents are a true
register of the wills of the several
parties; that the tickets were fairly
and honestly nominated by these par
ties. This it cannot do without having
control of the primaries and conven-
tons.
1t is quite possible that any restric-
tons adopted by law rs to who should
and who should not vote in party
caucuses might seem intrusive and
might occasionally appear to deprive
the voter of his constitutional rights
But such is the effect Of the operation
OF all laws. The true test is, What
will bring the greatest good to the
greatest number? 1t is no worse tc
keep a man out of a caucus whose
right to be there is questionable than
it is to allow such a mans vote to be
cast and Offset the voter who un
questionably has right to be there.
That there are difficulties in the way
of caucus reform is evident But tn,
, need is great. Practically, the ballot
box in Vermont is open to every kline
, of evil in1uence-fOr caucuses anC
, conventions are, and the ballot-box il
= merely the register of their doings
, There are no insuperable difficulties il
e the way. Almost any kind of legisla
I ton would be better than none.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
CHURCH AND SOCIAL.

The Methodist church of Burlington
gets S446O from the viii! OF Prudence
Roby. for a parsonage. The bequesl
was $4,000, but the will was contested
and the lawyers got the rest of it. The
Home for Aged Women gets $500 and
the w. c. T. U. Temperance Temple
OF Chicago, $500.
The Rev. Theodore B. Foster, fol
the past six years rector of Trinity
church in Rutland has received a cal
to the rectorship of Grace church, Kan.
sas City, Mo, TO succeed the Rev. DR.
Cameron Mann, who recently became
bishop of the diocese of South Dakota
The parish of Grace church ranks as
the highest Of the six Episcopal parish.
es in Kansas City, and is one of the
most important in the diocese of west
ern Missouri. Mr.. Foster has accepted
the call.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
Gen. CIRCUITS Letter.

The disinterested friends of Dr.
Webb will unquestionably wish that
Gen. Grout could have seen his way
clear to simply say he would not be a
candidate for the senatOrship this fall
inasmuch as the situation is not likely
to change materially during the short
period that will, bring us to another
session of the legislature. Comment
by press and people shows that Cen
eral CIRCUITS statement has not cleared
the situqtion. Indeed, his distinct
warning that he does not say he will
not be a candidate, coupled with his
declaration that he is not candidate
at the present time, and his reference
to the .divine right of our junior SEN
ator to the seat he now occupies" seem
to have served to neutralize the effect
of the statement that be is not candi-
date at the present time.
In the meantime it will unquestion-
ably be favor to Dr. Webb and facil-
ltate the purpose OF General CIRCUITS
public letter, if the latter can persuade
some of his supporters in the northeast
part OF the state that inasmuch as he
| is not now candidate it will be ad.
visable in writing additional private
letters to friends in this side OF the
state soliciting support for DR.. Webt
to cease urging this on the ground that
it will strengthen General Grout
III Free Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
RECENT DEATHS.

Charles A. Trip, for 46 years a
Brattleboro ieweler, died Feb. 2Oth OF
old age. At the time of his retirement
in December he was one Of the three
oldest business men in Brattleboro IN
point of years of service He was in
one store practically all Of his business
lite.
News has been received OF the death
in Los Angeles, Cal, Feb 18th OF the
Rev. DR.. William II Meeker He had
been there wear for his health. MIR.
Meeker joined the Troy Methodist
Episcopal conference in 1874. His
first charge was Rutland and the Pitts
ford circuit. Later he had the Georgia
and Milton circuit He was pastor OF
the church in Middlebury three years
and was in active service nearly fifty
years. He leaves wife and two sons.
Edward S. Isham OF Chicago, died OF
heart disease at the Waldort-Astoria III
New York Feb. l6 Mr.. Isham was q
native of Manchester, VT, but had
lived in Chicago for many years, being
law partner of Robert I. Lincoln,
son of Abraham Lincoln. The firm
name was Lincoln, lsham and Beal.
Mr. Isham was for many years attor
ney for the Pullman Palace Car Co
and Illinois Central railroad. He had
beautiful summer residence at Man
chester, and was there large part o
the time. He is survived by two sons
and two daughters. The burial was II
the family lot in Dellwood cemetery Al
Manchester.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27

knows the millionaire likes him. Yet
II remains to be seen whether the con-
servative Vermonter will decide 10
place an alien of the state at the mead
OF the government.
Doctor Webb has for an opponent
Gen. j. G. Mccullough of Bennington,
who is also more or less of an alien.
The General has done as much for bis
native town as has the Doctor Tor
Shelburne. The Doctor, however,
once gave the militia the use of his
COW pasture during the annual en-
campment and as this saved the state
nearly S2l0, his generosity has never
been forgotten. 1t was rumored at
that time that the Doctor must want
political preferment, but he subse-
quently lived down the eanard.
In 1896 he was elected to the legis-
lature from Shelburne and he won
every one with whom he came in con-
tact by his simple ways and cordial
manner 1t was during this session
that he was appointed a member oil
the House Committee on Military
Affairs. In order to get on better
terms with his fellow-workers he took
the committee in his private car Els
mere on a trip about the state to IN
spect camp sites. Several OF the
members had never been in more
luxurious car than a smoker, and the
magniticence of the Ellsmere took
their breath away-for two days. 1t
was on this trip that one OF the legis-
lators mistook celery salad garnished
with greens for hash and refused to eat
it on the ground that he didn't like his
food served with grass in it. II was
noted at the time that the Legislators
who voted for prohibition drank the
Doctors champagne. When re
porter called the attention of one OF
them to what appeared TO be a mora
discrepancy, he came TO the surface
with the remark that he "drank fol
his stomach and voted for his constit
uents. n-[Ne York World.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27


Senator Proctor comes out tlat-tooted
tor Cuban annexation, which, he be-
lieves, is the true solution ofthe Cuban
question. If the Cubans could only
see il that way, it would mean the end
of great deal of trouble for them.
But il should be actual, and not quasi,
annexation-not requirement of the
island as a colonial possession, with
tariff walls kept up. Cuba should be
a territory of the United States, with
the same ultimate prospect Of state
hood that our other territories have,
1t is true the people OF that island
cling fondly to the idea Of indepen-
dence, and perhaps il Is best to humor
them for time. but with the ties that
bind Cuba and the United States i viii
not be long before Cuba will be knock
inc for admission to the union. Any
favors that our government can show
in the way OF tariff concessions, with
out serious resultant damage at home
should be rendered. 1t will pave the
way for union later.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
Clerks Wise Suggestion.

Il have lately been much troubled with
dyspepsia. belching and sour stomach, -
writes NJ. ;. Mead, leading pharmacist Of
Attleboro. Mass. 81 could eat hardly
anything without suffering several hours.
My clerk suggested try Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure, which did with most happy results.
have had no more trouble and when one
can 90 10 eating mince pie, cheese, candy
and nuts after such time, their digestion
must De pretty good. ] endorse Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure heartily" You don't
have to diet. Eat all the good food you
want but don't overload the stomach.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests your food.
J. w. Psrmenter, Brookfeld; c. j. Stock
well, Hancock; Z. j. Prince, So. Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
Not An Appendaee.

Vermont gladly welcomes capitalists
within her borders. But because an
individual invests a large amount in
extending and improving a railroad,
as n business venture, is chat any rea-
son why he should be made governor
of the state? This road, it should be
horne in mind. is no philanthropic
enterprise, but will, it is expected, add
to the prosperity of system whose
chief owners are in New York. Is the
governorship of Vermont to be an
ornamental appendage to the New
York Central system p White River
Jet. Landmark.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
The Best Of All and

For over fifty years Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup has been used by mothers for their childrea
while teething. Are you disturbed az night and
broken 81 your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth2 II so send al
noce and get bottle Of Mrs. winslow's Soothing
syrup for children teething. Its value Is
incalculable. IL will relieve the poor little
sufferer Immediately. Depend upon IL, mothers
there Is no mistake about &C. IL cures diarrhea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie softens the gums, reduces Inflammation and
gives tone and energy 10 the whole system
"Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for children
teethtng Is pleasant 20 the taste and Is the
prescription Of one Of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses In the Udited States. and
Is for sale by all druggists throughout the world
Price Csc. a bottle. Be sure and ask for AIRS
Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27

For terse and vigorous English, free
from tiligree or ornament. the opinion
OF President Roosevelt in the Schley
case given to the public last week
shines like a good deed in naughty
world. The president is a writer ofno
mean ability. and when he gets at the
facts he laws them bare with hand that
Is marvellous in simplicity and force. 1t
used to be the fashion to sheer at
Roosevelt as a vainglorious self-seeker,
deficient in judgment, erratic and I'M
safe. We hear less Of this now. Few
men have ever risen in public estima-
ton as he has in 50 short a time And
why should he not lie has shown all
those qualities that warm the heart and
appeal to the reason. A clear thinker,
an active doer. strong ofheart, faultless
in nerve, deep scholar, an able an-
thor. eloquent in speech, tried soldier,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
A STRANGE Coincidence.

Vermont liquor agency reports de-
velop interesting facts. Now, for in
stance: The ailments requiring lager
beer for medicine were most prevalent
during the three hottest months at
MONTPELIER last summer when about
seven thousand bottles of it were sold.
This shows an almighty discriminating
taste in matter OF ailments upon the
part OF Montpelier people Rutland
News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
Sion Your Name.

"B. f. NJ is reminded that The
Messenger does not print anonymous
communications. If he will send his
full name and address to the editor
his communication will be printed
under such signature as he may elect.
Est. Adams Messenger.
The Messenger goes only half the
proper distance. The woods are full
OF individuals with hobbies and lido
cyncrasies who are ready to WELD a
lance ii given the opportunity to hide
behind the armor OF "Neritas,n "Vox
Populi, lone Who Was There etc,
etc. They can deal mighty blow or
be free with whitening criticism, it
given mask. Every newspaper pub
Usher or editor is personally respon-
sible for what is said in his newspaper,
and every man who is given the OPP
portunity TO speak to the public
through the columns of a newspaper
ought to stand out in the open, to take
similar responsibility like a man.
The way for him to do this is to sign
his name to his communication, thus
putting himself on the same plane
with the publisher or editor. The
Phoenix adopted the rule, "sign what
you write long ago, and it has never
wished to 90 back to the method still
in vogue with our contemporary, which
practically allows the man with a
grievance to strike in the dark. If the
Messenger will try our plan it will
save columns of good space and it will
have considerable amusement in see
ing the Don Quixotes become mute
and ingloTious when asked to sign
their names Brattleboro Phoenix.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
A FAMILY STANDBY,

oswEeo, n. Y, DEC. ", lS's'
Downs Elixir is family standby N"n
us, and has been for twenty years
our unfailing refuge from all colds 'nI
pulmonary troubles. My children nav
been raised on it practically. tuf'ns'
recommendation from me would DC
perfiuous. Wishing you the complillleH''
of the season, am, sincerely yours
Alb. CoGswELL
All druggists refund the money i "
does not cure any cough, cold OF 'uDs
trouble.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
PRESS OPINIONS.
Seasonable Advice.

Some men are mighty good "fei-
lows but very poor business men.
Snch should have no place among the
officials of the town. Some men can
never manage their own financial al
fairs so that both ends will meet. None
of this class should be given charge OF
the finances of the town. 1t doesn't
nav To make careless selection of town
officers. Gazette.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
EaeetIeus facts and Eanels..

Doctor Webb's legal residence is
Shelburne. VT, where his country es-
tate, known as Shelburne Farms, is
one of the finest in the world. The
Doctor has lived there since 1887, but
probably not five per cent of the voters
ever saw him. Some of the remainder
have heard of him at one time or
another. They have heard nothing
but good reports, and every one who
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27

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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
Stops the Cough

and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price,
25 cents
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27


English politics is labyrinthian. 1t
requires compass to follow it. org
inally, and until the time Of Gladstone
there were only two parties, the Llber-
ais and Conservatives, or Tories.
Each had It's turn in control OF the
Government. that is, it had the MAORI
~ in the Commons, and hence provld-
ed the Cabinet. Gladstone, the great
Liberal, after building up a strong
party and being premier twice. we be-
lieve. took up the cause OF nome RUE
for Ireland. This alienated a consid-
cradle portion Of his party, who be-
came what have since been known as
Liberal Unionists. With their detec-
ton. the Liberals were lett in the mi
nority. The Liberal Unionists are
closely allied with the Conservatives
on most issues, especially in support
ofthe South African war policy. The
straight Liberals are naturally inclined
to oppose this policy, but they are
weak and without strong leaders.
Rosebery, once Gladstone's successor
as premier, retired some years ago,
but has lately re-entered politics, and
Liberal hopes ran high that he would
pilot the way TO victory. He has al
ways been lukewarm in support OF
Irish home rule, holding that it should
not be granted until the rest Of Great
Britain, not including Ireland was
ready to yield it. Now he says that il
should not be granted anyway This
loses him the following Of the Irish
party and OF most Of the Gladstonian
Liberals, and classes him as a Liberal
Unionist. 1t may be a shrewd move
to divide the Tories, and attract fol
lowing sufficient to constitute a major
ity. but it can hardly be successful,
The English Liberals seem destined to
wander in the wilderness many years
to come.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27

Compare The liquor agency saIes
throughout Vermont with those OF last
year and previous years, and yon Will
discover that the more stringent en-
forcement Of prohibition is responsible
for a heavy increase in that kind OF
sickness that is only alleviated by the
agency.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
Terms. Adv't Rates, etc.

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THE CHELSEA HERALD, .,,.Sn,
-, oo,nhined circulation for the year
As'1 1901 4isz copies weekly,
,,-.., aI.OOpe Year
IN ssSts extra outside of Vermont
subseTfptions payable in advance an ~, !, "A
osrs eontinued when time expires unless iens
nan ANY
SPACE. ALL O. OTHER
PAPERS. oih
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PER in. per ". so-uV
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27

with an experience the most versatile
habits and character unimpeacbabie'
and love for the people and desire
to serve them manifest every moment
what wonder is it that our president
is growing in strength every hour
Was it not Providence that put such a
man where he could take up the
mantle of the able and beloved Nc
KinleYP
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27

The Boston anti-vaeeinationist, VINO
10 prove the utter fallaey OF the idea
that smallpox is contagious, freely eX-
posed himself to the disease, Is to be
pitied. Likewise he will be pitted' for
he took smallpox and nearly died OF it.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27

This advertising that Miss Stone is
getting may be considered a lifting
preparation for lecture-platiorm APP
pearance, but it is possible to oyerdo
the thine.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

First blood for McLaurin of South
Carolina. South Carolina also fur
nisbed the blood-and it was hot.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27

What do the newspapers that so
loudly called upon Lieut.-Gov. Martin
+. Allen to resign when indicted for
conspiracy in wrecking the Nergennes
bank. think of District Attorney Mar
tins statement that the government
hasn't any case against Mr.. Allen ana
never hadP-TSwanton Courier.
What do the newspapers think ofthe
fact that the prosecuting officers Sc
cured an indictment against Mart
Allen in spite of the fact that they
have no evidence against him? How
are such things doneP- Montpelier
Argus.
The Allen case is merely another
instance of the miscarriage of the
grand jury system, so common in Yer
mont and all other states. Ex parte
evidence, submitted under star
chamber procedure, should never be
the basis of bringing innocent persons
to reproach. Nor is it at all necessary
to the ends of justice.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-27
agency

The only place where fghts-to-the-
finish are allowed now is the United
States Senate chamber. Not even
MARQUIS of Queensbury rules are in
sisted on. Senators are at liberty to
punch each other either in the cllnch
or at the break-away. The champion
ship of the Senate is not yet fully
settled. State pride will shortly result
in Jim JefTries taking a seat IRON Cal
ifornia, and Fitzsimmons from New
York. Then we shall see a mill free
from the danger of police interference
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
HE REMOVED THE BODY.
The stage Villain Does q Little B1t
of Original Work Mt . Crit.
ical Moment.

Many scenes mot down on the bills" are
enacted on the stage Of the theater and
some of them are ludicrous in the extreme.
One night in sensa tional drama Mr.. Spar
ling, an English actor Of considerable note,
had to be SHOT at the end of the first act and
to die with much promptness down stage.
He was on a platform about twice the size
of an ordinary billiard table, and, being 9
youth of many inches, died so far forward
that the curtain could not be lowered with.
out leaving his legs exposed to view. Pull
your legs in!" missed the hideously inartistlc
stage manager from the wings. But the
dead man was far too conscientious and
realistic to play SO vile 4 trick upon ORA.
matte Art-with both its capitalsrand SO
laid placid and stiff. (As Mr.. Spar4ing alter.
ward explained to the stage manager: Dead
men don't pull in their legs. Ill.
The curtain might have been up now had
it not been for the presence Of mind OF the
"heavy man." who had previously done the
deed, for he walked across the stage in :
couple of strides-in spite of having already
made good his final escape from justice
and, contemplating the body for moment
with arms folded and one leg forward, after
the fashion of the cardboard brgands Of old,
exclaimed: cha, ha! he is dead! But now
to remove the body higher up, that suspicion
may not rest on mel" Whereupon he lugged
the murdered mariner up the stage couple
OF, yards-at the same time looking up to see
that the curtain would clear the corpse's
feet-and once more fed from the scene OF
the tragedy "a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
Four miles down the river, ON on,

Four miles down the river, on our
right, is Alexandria, and looking ur
King street we can see the Marshall
house, where the gallant young Col
Ellsworth was killed, the spilling OF
whose blood thrilled millions of hearts
and filled the armies of the union with
young men anxious to avenge that
death. Back of Alexandria, rising
above the dense foliage which crowns
the hills, we see the cupola of Fairfax
seminary, where hundreds OF devoted
young men have been prepared for the
ministry of the Episcopal church;
and where upwards of 10000 sick and
wounded union soldiers were treated
during the civil war, for the seminary
was used as general hospital for the
army of the Potomac for almost four
years.
On the left bank Of the river is the
site of Camp Stoneman, which was
known as the cavalry dismount camp