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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12
Conditions Changing in Vermont.

That a remarkable change in politi
cal conditions in this state is in pro
gress. and has already largely takeE
place, must be evident to the most cas-.
ual observer As late as a year ago,
any prophecy that the time was at hand
when sterling republican taking the
field IN response to "A wide and intluen-
tlal call man of stainless personal
character, of recognized ability, and
high fitness for the Office of governor,
possessing the respect and esteem of
all who knew him, one able and will
ing If chosen governor to do much for
the benefit of the state, could receive
the unanimous nomination of the state
Republican convention, and yet come
anywhere near failing Of an election
by the people, would have been pro
nounced utterly preposterous. That a
bolt from such a nomination, by whom
soever led, and upon whatsoever issue.
whether upon the liquor question or
or any other, and whether or not pro-
NOTED by coon quartettes and fireworks
and imported orators. clerical or other,
drunken or sober, or by whatever ex-
Ienditure of money or demagoguic lit
erature could attain reputable dimen-
sions within the Republican party of
Vermont, would have been deemed i'm
possible by every sane observer. But
it has taken place.
The result. such a it l.. has been, of
course, chiefly due to the growing OPP
position to the prohibitory law in its
present shape: due also in part to a
notion prevailing among some voters
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

The commander of the Cossack sta
/ tion at Wertschink, Russia. anxious
that his district should show prepon
derance of males, has ordered that the
father of every girl baby horn in the
district shall receive 30 strokes with
the knout,
Ex-President Paul Kruger of the
South African republics has written
an autobiography covering his life up
to the peace negotiations. 1t will be
published simultaneously in many
countries November II. The proceeds
will be handed over to the suffering
burghers.
The Italian laborers who murderous-
ly assaulted J. f. Wrenn at Rutland
Saturday have not been found. They
failed to call for the wages, Wednes-
day. due them from the Adams Con
struction company. The entire gang of
30 foreigners to which the culprits be-
longed, has been discharged.
]. H. Scott of Readsboro was arrest
ed Tuesday on a charge of bigamy. At
the hearing Tuesday afternoon Mr..
Scott waived examination and was
placed under $500 bonds to appear be-
fore the grand jury at Bennington
storekeeper at Readsboro for sew
eral years and has wife, daughter
and son. The woman claiming to be
his former wife came from York state
two weeks ago and produced strong
evidence including a marriage certiti-
cate tending to substantiate her claim.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12
PUTNEY

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NJ Mr. CraWiora are nov at "oih " ~
oohSregatlonal chuich'
Mr. and Mrs. Charles ". ADAMS en-
tertained very, pleasant. party mon
day evening, 1t beng their MIN Weu
ding anhMersary' n M1ss iiedeii i.o o,.',ro :,
sou ana tr9. n ar san ,.ad H.
songs Whlc1 were liluch enJ'yeU =
those present
Miss Mary S. Holland, daughter OF
Fred Holland of this place, was mar
ried to Jesse Vancor Of Bellows Falls
by Rev. Mr.. Hayward Monday MI
and Mrs, Vancor will reside at sax
tons River, after short wedding
journey.
B. C. Parsons Of Newton, Mass, and
j. n. Danforth of Brighton were in
town buying horses Tuesday. Mr..
Parsons bought a fine pair of matched
horses a short time since from +. Z.
Blood. Mr.. Blood has sold quite a
number of fancy matched pairs of late
Mr. and Mrs Charles + Glidden
we're very nlaasantlv srrnrised Monday
afternoon hv a lnrGe nurnher of their
friendS on The neraeion If their 1Oth
wedding anniversary Amono the out
Of town quests we're Mrs and Miss
shea of Boston Madam C,iidden Mr.
and Mrs Bnlesfier and DAUGHTER, Miss
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

the most mercilessly drawn of any of
that "Lewey, F." the cashier, first makes
false credits on the ledger to cover
'Markey's' overdrafts, and his one
aim is represented to be to have Lewey
do all the work and reap the spoils
himself: well knowing that in case of
discovery, Lewey must be the victim,
while he, with his never failing smile
and monumental nerve would appear
as poor, sheared lamb. \ famous
letter. from Markey to Lewey is quoted
the latter having carelessly left it
where the clerks could read it. One Of
these clerks. Honest John Hillard is
said, at the conclusion of the book, to
be still holding the secret of the dis
appearance of that letter, and with
Markey Freeman Altar, who pulled
the wires to save 'his neck from the
moose to be as prosperous as ever,
while the other clerk, jay Was kaugh',
with Deacon Harvey Lewey. are 'tak-
ing an extended vacation whore board
bills are paid for them by your Uncle
Samuel " The book is well printed,
bound in paper covers and contains a
portrait of the author, tJay Was
Kaught. 1t is dedicated to the vic
Tins of the institution for whom the
author claims to feel sympathy, as fell
low sufferers.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

New Hampshire will now enter the
arena and give another free show of the
kind Vermont has just witnessed.
Alonzo Elliott, rich banker and manu-
facturer of Manchester. announces that
he is a candidate for either the Dem
ocratic or Republican nomination for
Governor, on a platform declaring for
local option and trusts. If he does not
secure the nomination of either of the
parties in their state convention, he
will make it an interesting campaign
probably the most interesting in the
history, Good for Elliott.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US.
SOME EXTRACTS FROM THE NEWSPAPERS
OF THE COUNTRY ABOUT THE RECENT
ELECTION AND ITS ISSUES.
The Republican Mutiny in Vermont

Not often is Vermont lin doubt
when the polls close. For practical pur-
poses it has been state of one party
only-the Republican--for half a cen
fury. During all that time, too, it has
had "A prohibitory law, and its people
have done their drinking--on an aver
age about as much as those in other
states-with the usual Accomplishments
of lying, perjury. bribery, corruption
and allround hypocrisy that always go
with prohibtory laws wherever they
are tried.
This year Vermont has "'kicked over
the traces. - The prohibition screws
had been given an extra twist by the
passage of laws that authorized con
stables to stop and search the persons
of men and women on the highway for
the hidden and forbidden liquor, and
that abolished trial by jury for crimi-
mails charged with the awful crime of
selling it, Fanaticism having thus
overreached itself the Republican party
last Monday was split clean in two
In "A large total vote Clement. the Ii
cense Republican nominee, ran the
REGULAR Republican candidate. But
the majority of the people of the state
have clearly registered their judgment
against the tyranny, the rottenness and
above all the humbug and the futilty
of prohibition laws that fail to stop
and whose attempted enforce
ment is far more prolific Of evil than
the drunkenness which they fail to
suppress \ local-option license law of
some kind will doubtless follow this
wholesale revolt of public opinion in
Ethan Aliens sturdy state. New York
World
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Wouldn't it he horrible calamity f
McGettrick were to be chosen Governor
and Clement took Dillingham; $ seat in
the Senate, and Elisha May were to re
place Judge Wendell P. Stafford: 1t
would, indeed, be sad day for Yer
mont. And then to think Of possible
success of the Democracy in national
politics two years hence. and a change
in all the federal offices But such a
thing could never happen, although
some of the organs are fearful a di-
vine providence watches over the ma
chine
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

The great good that may come from
sorrow and loss is newly illustrated in
the discovery, which was announced
Tuesday. of the germ of the infantlle
disease. called summer complaint,
which has for so many summers swept
hundreds of children to death in de-
tiance Of medical skill. The sorrow of
John u. Rockefeller two years ago
when his little grandson died of the
disease. caused him to establish an in
stitute of medical research at the Will
son sanitarium for children near Balti-
more. and the study of the disease was
taken up in earnest With these OPP
portunities. the germ was isolated. and
experts are now at work to devise some
way of destroying the germ and curing
the disease Thus the death Of one
little child may result in the lives OF
many and the sorrow of one man in the
JOY of myriads of parents the world
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12
Death of Mrs. Martha Bradford.

Mrs. Martha NJ. Bradford died at the
home of her daughter in Rutland
Wednesday, aged 50 years. She was
born in Westmoreland, n. H., and
was married to the Rev. Moses b.
Bradford, who was the Congregation
alist pastor at Graftol for p years and
at McIndoes Falls 10 years. He died
in 1878. She leaves three children.
Mrs Bradford was the first preceptress
of kimball Union Academy at Meri
den, n. H.. and was a personal friend
of Mary Lyon who founded Mt. lIol
woke COLLEGE.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

]. ". Ketchum's book. A Wrecked
Institution, just published at Bur
lington, is obviously intended to be re-
garded as true history of the I'M
fortunate Farmers National Bank of
Vergennes. 1t contains a series of
character sketches-how true to nature
only the originals can know-the iden-
THY of whose subjects is thinly yelled
by burlesque titles. That of Markey
Freeman Altar, the original vice pres
dent of the institution, "a man who
politically carried the north end of the
county in his vest pocket is perhaps
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Lieut.. Gov. Martin F. Allen would
take the matter entirely out of the
hands of the legislature and have the
high license-local option law bill
drafted by the machine. Mr.. Allen
offers the suggestion in all seriousness
and with a smile of innocence. What
does Mr.. Allen suppose the battle was
fOuUht for
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

1t now transpires that the saloon is
not wanted in Vermont. The st Al
bans Messengey, one of the leading high
license papers in the state, publishes a
timely and sensible editorial on the
question. 1t says that ST. Adams does
not need saloons and gives good argu-
ments on the subject Ii thinks that
hotels are the only places where license
is required. We heartily endorse what
the Messenger says, Brattleboto does
not want >aloons--but she does want
her hotels licensed on the high license
hasis
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

The voters of the little town of War
rem ballotted 80 times, keeping ever
lastngly at it from Tuesday to Satur-
day morning, when they finally gave it
up as a bad job. Warren will not be
represented. The towns of Stowe, Jay
and Washington also failed to elect
The Bennington Banner hits the nail
fair and square on the head when it
says; The voters of Vermont, or a
large proportion of them, went to the
polls with the determination to swat
the prohibitory law, and in the words
Of the classic, "they done it a plenty. -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

The partisan press of the big cities
are trying to explain that the recent
election in Vermont had no bearing on
national issues. Quite right in the sur
mise. But two years hence it will be
found to have quite bearing-a split
like this doesn't heal as quickly as one
would like
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Politicians have just discovered that
the vote for governor, when it comes
before the legislature will be cast in
secret and not by a rising vote az is
customary in electing senators and the
judiciary, This may change the com
pleXion of the vote and will leave plen-
ty of room for trading.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Two years hence the Democracy of
Vermont will bob up serenely with the
same old vote say 10000. II is barely
possible. if the politicians try to keep
Clement supporters out Of caucuses,
that this vote may he increased to
extent.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Now that election has passed con-
fession is good for the soul and the
Barre Telegram remarks: IF any
body is to blame for the temporary
splitting up of the Republican party it
is the faction that has tried to crowd
deception down the throats of honest
constituents :,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

The majority over all scheme was
connected by the machine, and it was
their undoing. Now perhaps they will
make decent law which will let the
people rule.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Two United States warshipS have
been ordered TO the Isthmus of Pan
anna on account of the war troubles
there The Panama government is Sc
curing war supplies in America.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

There is no question in the minds of
the people what the outcome of the ref
erepdum will be.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Altogether there will be some ten
towns without representation in the
next session of the legislature.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12
THE OLD SONG.

Adjusted to the Machine of Vermont Politics
After the bail was over
After the reyel Wa done
They stood the Cork-lrg referendum in a corner
II had CALAMITY made IT. last uu.
They scrubbed oil the paint and whitwash from
prohibitions.
They pinned thc false hair ON the wall
And what there was left went to 'hvc bye,
After the bail
-Aftermath.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Now that there is scarcity of law
yers in the legislature perhaps we can
have laws framed which will hold to-
nethnr
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12
GUILFORD.

There will he service in Chris,
church Sunday. September II, at , y
p. N.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

If Senator Bacchus votes as his name
indicates Clement can count on him
sure.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

The consolation races will now be
run.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-12

Having purchased the stock of Young & knowl
we find many departments that overloaded, anc
Never before in this town there chance to buy
Bear in mind these goods all high grade. No sho
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
BAPTIST SPOKE TO CATHOLICS
Initial Term of Negro Industrial
School a Success.

Merigold, Miss, May 30-The first
session Of the new Catholic indus
trial school for negroes, located here,
in the Yazoo delta, has just closed.
Among those present at the closing
exercises were the trustees, including
Rev. Thomas F. eastman, president
Of the Marquette Colonization asso.
citation, and D., F. Bremner, of Chi
cago. The success Of the initial term
Of the institution was referred to in
the addresses as marking a new era
in the solution of the negro problem.
Rev. T. G. Brown, of Merigold, Miss,
well-known colored Baptist clergy.
man, was one of the speakers.
This is The institution to which Mrs
Henry Abel, of Baltimore, has made
gift of 100 acres of land. Another
160 acres have been given to the
school by D. F.. Bremner. The Mar
Quette Colonization association has
given a church, a priests house, and
supports a priest to attend to the
spiritual wants Of the community
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
KAlsER's OFFER TO AMERICA.
Agrarians Criticize the ProposaI' +c
Give Statue.

Berlin, May 30.-The unpleasant
things which are being said about
Emperor William and the ministry be-
cause of his majesty's presentation
Of statue of Frederick the Great to
the United States are, strange to say,
all from the Agrarians, who are
normally ministerialists, but who are
now embittered against the govern
ment because of differences regarding
the tariff. The Agrarians. through
their newspapers, attack the imperial
chancellor, Count Won. Buelow, for
failing to dissuade Emperor William
from giving the statue. which, they
say, was political blunder. because
his action has not been appreciated
in the United States.
These views, it should be said, are
not shared by any important group.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
PARKERSBURG
Real Estate.
Suburban Lots!

We are now Offering the Char
lotte Addition to Parkersburg for
sale. This Is the most beautiful
property between Parkersburg and
Marietta. It Is all above high
water, located about IS minutes
drive from parkersburg, between
the U. S. Engine Plant and the big
Steel Mill. The sreets are eighty
feet wide, with shade trees planted
on every lot, and complete sewer
system traversing the whole pro
perty.
These lots can be bought at from
$Ioo to $375 each. The terms can
be made to suit the purchaser.
Will take as small cash payment as
$25 or $50 cash. balance S. or $40
per month. There Is no more de-
sirahle property on the Ohio river
for homes.
We also have a small tract locat-
ed near the U. S. Engine plant
that we have subdivided into small
tracts of from one to three acres.
This is located close to the car line;
part of 1t fronts directly on the car
line, and make desirable property
for parties who wish some ground
around their homes.
We have a special list of desira-
BILE houses, lots, and business pro-
perty In the city for sale. Will
axe pleasure ct any time In show
ing you what we have.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
New Cup CHALLENGER.

London, May go. William Fife and
George L. Watson have collaborated
on the plans for new challenger for
the Americas cup, witch will be built
by the Dennys, at Dumbartcn. Cap
tain Robert Wringe, who, with Cap
tain Hogarth, was on board the Sham
rock in her series of races for the
cup, will be in supreme command OF
the new yacht.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
Requisition For Ohio Ex-oHicer.

Columbus. May 30.-A requisition
from the governor Of New York for
William Hahn, of Mansfield, formerly
state insurance commissioner of Ohio,
was presented to Governor Nash yes
terday afternoon and will be heard
tomorrow. Mr.. Hahn has been in.
dicted in New York for the crime OF
grand larceny in connection with the
reorganization and failure Of the Man
haitian Fire Insurance company.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
Apparentty Cured of Leprosy

st. Louis, May 30.-Dong Gong, the
Chinese leper who has for nine
months passed occupied an isolation
house near quarantine, has appar-
emily recovered from the malady and
will be released within two months
unless the disease returns. Chaul-
moogra oil, the product of an East
India tree, has been the sole treat
ment administered.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
FURNACE MEN TO STRIKE.
5000 Blast Furnace Employees to Quit
In the Mahoning and She
F1anQo Valleys.

Youngstown, o., May 30.--Three
thousand blast furnace workers, about
equally divided In number between
the Mahoning and Shenango valleys,
will quit work Sunday morning to en-
force their demands for an eight-hour
day and a three-shift force of work
men, each to work eight hours.
The union officials state that they
will include the Pittsburg district in
the strike when the organization there
Is sufficiently thorough to warrant
calling them out.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
President Barrows Not So Well.

Oberlin, o., May 30.-The condition
of Preside Barrows had not been SO
favorable during the "a hours up to
last night. His left lung had become
slightly congested. DR.. Barrows also
appeared weaker because of the
strain from his illness. The crisis is
expected tomorrow.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
West Virginia
Real Estate co.
222 Fourth St.
Parkersburs, W. Va


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Houston, SAN Antonio, El Paso and Los Ange-
half Of cost in regular sleepers. For free de.
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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
"BEECHWooD"

is the WOnQeT OF ali WHO IOok Oh
1t. Its growth Is the town talk Its
opportunities are boundless. Mon
ey invested there will yield the
greatest returns.
We have an immense call for a
and 6 room houses. We will guar
antee you tenant for every house
you build. You can make hand
some profit.
The street car line is In operation
to BEECHWOOD. We are going
to have a big SPRING SALE OF
lots soon Don't wait for this, but
line up and get one or more lots
now.
If you don't believe that houses
are needed, 60 out to BEECH
WOOD any evening, except sun
day, at $50, and see the distsnce
the hords of men travel to reach
their present homes These men
must locate near their work.
REMEMBER, there Is not a lot
on sale outside of BEECHWOOD
within ONE MILE of the mills.
Let us show you those fine $3.50.
1ots-Sold on very easy terms
Write for plan and price list.
Parkersburg Land Co.
Citizens Bank Bldg.
Mitchell & Shrewsbury. Local
Agents, 2o4 Fourth st.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
WE WANT
Houses /!

We must have them. We have
90 houses built to take care of 500
men. How do you suppose we do
liz To tell the truth we do not.
We need dozens ofhouses to take
care Of these men.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
UNIVERSITY OF VI

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
In Virginia mountains SD Summer July to Septem-
her 1907 By the Law Faculty. Helpful TO beginners
to candidates FOR the har and TO praca oners who have
lacked systematic instruction For catalogue address
H c. MINOR. Secretary, Charlottesville, Va.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
COMMENCEMENT.
A Great Success In Every De-
tail.
Observation-Disclosures
Was The Audience That, Turned
Out Last Night

AZ The Auditorium 90 witness the
Closing Recitation and Essays Of the
Glass OF .O2-NOt q SinRle Error I'm the
Entire Program.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-31
TIL OIL MARKET.

Just before going to press this af-
ternoon we are informed that the
]. T. Jones well just north of Mid
dlebourue, and which was due this
morning, would not be drilled In
until Monday. The location Is on
the land of the Thistle heirs.