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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

we have tried the hotel license in
three cases and have three failures to
record-we have an application for a
saloon license from local business
man of good character-it Is not I'M
probable that a wellkept. orderly sa-
loon may be easier to handle and bet
ter for the wicked men who drink than
hotel bar-let us try them both to-
gether for the short space of five
months--in short let us not be so mar
w-minded as to think we know all
about the liquor problem in Brattle-
boro, but let us give license thorough
trial"
AS for the choice between the Amer
lean house and the Brattleboro house
it seems to be purely a matter of opin-
ion as to which place ought to have the
preference. The commissioners have
not turned down the application OF
George Danyew," but will consider it
tomorrow at the hearing.
There are some of us who believe
that Brattleboro ought to have licensed
places for the sale of intoxicating Ii
quor who are willing to submit to the
will of the majority with good grace;
there are some local optionists no doubt
who believe in no-license for Brattle-
boro; at the coming March meeting
voters will have opportunity to say
whether they want license or no license
in Brattleboro; that is local option.
What the Phoenix wants is a return to
a law which snaps its fingers at popu-
lar sentiment (nominally) while popu-
lar sentiment snaps its fingers at the
law (actually)
Meanwhile the Phoenix should con-
sole itself with the homely saying that
"Only fools and dead men never
change their minds"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Organized Labor in Politics.
[St. Adams Messenger.l

These words of John Mitchell, the
popular labor leader, are worthy OF
being Incorporated into the ritual OF
every trades union in the land; Il rec
ogniZe the right of every man TO be-
lieve as he wishes. ] deny the right
of any man TO say to me or to my or
ganization TO what party I or the or
ganization shall belong. or what cam
didate shall be voted for. ! believe the
wage Garner is capable Of saying TO
which party he shall belong or for
what candidate he shall vote" That's
the true American spirit. SO long as
organized labor follows such doctrine
it cannot come 20 grief in politics, be-
cause, whatever its transient ups and
downs. It will command the respect Of
the people at large in the long run for
the very simple reason that 1t keeps
out of politics.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
The Automobile Jusgernaut.

4 1t was unfortunate for the autoist
who was brought before Police Magis-
trate Crane Of New York city the other
day that His Honor had just barely es-
capped being run over by a reckless
chauffeur and was sore on the subject
of automobiling in general. The cul-
prit was charged with exceeding the
16-mile limit and the magistrate held
him for trial and emptied upon his
head, in these burning words, the Walls
of wrath which the wrongaoing of an
other had filled:
Men when they get rich have no
kindness towards others as a general
proposition, especially, when they are
in automobiles. They care little for
anybody. Riches seem to make them
think that they are above others, and
that pedestrians have no rights, and
that they can run over whom they
please. What do they care if they have
a million or two to pay little damages?
They pay what they have to, and then
go off the next day with a smile on
their faces. Wealth is becoming so
powerful that there will have to be
some legislation enacted to curb it.
The state of things is becoming ter
ribe when i1ch people can ride over
poor people in the streets and escape
without punishment. You must not
think that because you are rich you
can ride over whom you please"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Why Did They Change Their Minds ?

The Brattleboro Phoenix says edi-
torially of the license commissioners
Their last action is difficult to ex-
plain. They said in the beginning that
they did not intend to grant saloon
licenses, believing that the liquor bust
ness could be conducted better in the
hotels than in the saloons. Despite
this they turned down the application
of George Danyew, who has taken a
lease of the Brattleboro house. and
granted the privilege of selling in a
saloon to p. L. Shea. The Phoenix
Is not an advocate of any particular
rumseller, but it cannot see why the
commissioners changed their minds in
reference to saloons and why C. c.
Turner at the American house was
given the preference over George Dam
yew at the Brattleboro house"
The Reformer will not attempt to
explain the action of the commission
ers to the Phoenix; our contemporary
has so long been persuaded that the
only possible way of dealing with the
sale of liquor is by state prohibition
that even if Convinced against its
will it would be of the same opinion
still" 1t is inconceivable to the
Phoenix that the commissioners or
any other sane person should change
their minds about any point in con-
nection with the sale of liquor.
1t is barely possible however that the
commissioners may have said one to
let US reason together
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

And now they are saying that the
Cuban scandal and the investigation of
Gen. Woods conduct are the result of
feud between Mrs. Wood and Mrs.
Rathbone over the question of social
leadership in Havana. If women really
are at the bottom of all the mischief in
the world, why are men so puerle as
to let their wives or other women lead
them around by the nose to such an
extent as to involve governments?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
A Lonely Coon.
[Montpelier Argus.l

A new startling doctrine of the flu
ture state has just been promulgated
from Mormondom II is that there Is
only one black man in heaven, and
the bars are up to all the rest OF the
race forevermore, And that one
wouldn't have got in but for the fact
that he was the body servant of Joseph
Smith. 'the prophet" and devoted to
his interests This was given out at
the funeral of negro. Eugene Burns.
grandson OF Abel Burns, the body SER
want in question. by Patriarch" Miner,
who obtruded himself into the service
at the Baptist church in Salt Lake
City. This doctrine ought to make
Mormonism hum down in Dixie
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
A Make Shift at Best.

A movement is on foot to secure
Vermont representation at the ST Louis
fair. There seems to be 0ut two
courses open for its accomplishment.
To call an extra sess on Of the Iegisla
'ure, to make an appropriation for n
state building, or raise the necessary
funds by popular subscription. Eith-
er of these methods will probably be
found difficult. Any appropriation that
the legislature would he ii reiy to make,
or that could be raised by subscr ;ption
would only put up IN insignificant
building that would reflect parsimony
that all would be ashamed If.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
The Thorny Path of Business.
Mortified News. |

The Swanton Courier was issued as
usual last week, which must have been
n surprise to piano firm in that town.
The concern withdrew its advertise
ment from the Courier because the edi-
tor refused to discharge an employee
who did not patronize the firm in ques-
ton. when he bought a piano. That
piano man ought to set back his clock
a couple of hundred years.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

The Burlington Clipper appeals ire
sistibly in this way to our generosity:
The Reformer is in demand in this
Office. Friday arrives. The devil
sticks his ink stained nose through the
sanctum door and pipes out: Say!
Have youse got de Reformer?' A few
moments later the handsome compost
tor leans over the editors chair and
with a smile showing pearly teeth asks
If she may take The Reformer for just
that evening? OF course the devil
doesn't get de Reformer. but the hand
some one does, and it seldom comes
back" OF course we hasten TO put the
Clipper on our exchange list for two
extra copies We are not adamant.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Home Investment Object Lesson.
Mortified News.

The report of the payment of the
final and only dividend of three per
cent to the stockholders in the defunct
Northwestern Loan and Guaranty COM
pany is reminder of the millions of
dollars of Vermont money lost a doZ-
en- years ago in western investment
schemes which promised big dividends
Since those days Vermont money has
found home investments to a great ex
tent and to this reason may be largely
attributed the development of the min
eral resources the additional manu-
featuring interests and the general
prosperity of all classes of business in
this state. Invest money at home is
the best policy.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

The Burlington Free Press says that
Vermont should be represented at st.
Louis The last Legislature, after due
consideration, decided differently and
that should settle 1t as far as any leg
islative action is concerned. why get
ratified at the approach of the Great
Hour? We are not sheep we states.
Vermont need not follow the flock.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
The Thanksgiving Feeling.


New industries in Vermont are
springing up each month and we might
make II still stronger and say each
week. The state is today not only
furnishing employment to all her home
people but is bidding for help in other
New England states. If this same con-
dition had existed in past years. Yer
mont men who have made business
records in other states would have
made the same record in Vermont
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
A Thanksgiving Outpourine.
LONDONDERRY Sifter.1

Thankful, Yes. Thankful for the
privilege of working. Thankful Tor
the pay we get-the kicks. o those
are something delightful, invigora-
ting. uplifting-if they are hard en-
ough. Thankful for the freedom of
conscience we take whether il is al
lowed or not. Thankful for a good
wife. good children. good friends AMI
neighbors and a good home. Thank
full for the hope that when we shuttle
off this mortal coil'' well uncoil whore
there are no printing presses to mike
us say big cuss words over mistakes
and blunders. o yesi The Sitter is
Thankful. Veryi
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

The Federation of Labor asks that
only Americans be employed in the
it would first be necessary to catch
your American workmen. If the 18TH
mus is such a filthy, unhealthy place
as visitors describe 1t, American work.
men will not banker for a chance to
risk their lives in fever and pesti-
lence
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial Columns
Of Our Esteemed Contemporaries.
Mieht As Well Go Easily.
montpelier Journal

The fact that in Utah man con-
demned to death has his choice be-
tween shooting and hanging has
caused much comment throughout the
country because man chose to be
shot the other day. The Springfield
Republican suggests that slow work.
ing poison might be found which
would carry away the mans life while
amusing him with dreams more or
less pleasant. 1t would seem Of little
consequence whether a man gets
kicked off this world by aid of rope,
"A bullet or poison. so long as he goes
and ought to go.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Choice for Murderers.
BARRE Times. !

condemned murderer in Utah was
given the choice of cold lead or the
hangman's moose He chose the for
mer. In Vermont the condemned muir
derer is given a choice between the in
sanity dodge and a limited term in
states prison. The Vermont murderers
are about equally divided in their Sc
lection.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

Will all those who think the admin
istration would have taken the same
action it has taken in regard to Pana-
ma if that territory had belonged to
Great Britain please rise and stand till
counted?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

After considerable juggling with
to stay up in the afr, the Republican
party suddenly remembers that 1t must
have a platform before 1t can hope to
establish any candidate very firmly.
So now for the building. VIII there
be prohibition plank in this one?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

Congressman Haskins is getting
good words from up the state on ac-
count of his bill asking for an appro-
priation for a government building for
Barre. Fish and Game Commission
er Thomas is also receiving encom-
iums on his extended report of the deer
season.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Plenty of Ignorance Everywhere.
Huntington Free Press.1

1t is seriously proposed TO eliminate
large per cent of the colored vote
in Kentucky by requiring an educa-
tional qualification for the exercise of
the right of suffrage. We wonder how
an educational qualification for voting
would operate in Vermont?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

The South Royalton boy who went
to school in wet clothing after a fall
into the river, to avoid soiling his rec
ord by an absent mark, paid for his
spotless record with his life. Men and
women are every day paying as dearly
for trifles, with motives less praise
worthy and zeal less commendable,
than his.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

Gen. Wood found the Lake Lanao
Moros SO very friendly" early in the
month that he took some of the troops
along with him to Jolo whereupon
the Lanao Moros. the friendly" ones.
attacked a guard and killed a few men,
That's the Moros,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

Prophet Elijah" Dowie has barred
kissing from Zion City and Furnishes
offenders inexorably. We see in this
structure the sure downfall of Zion
City and the topping of the "proph-
cts" pedestal
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

Some comparisons have been made
recently between the lyncher and the
hazer which have not been exactly
nattering to the latter.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

This Is q picture of Miss Elsie Raynor'
of Iss6 Third ST., s. E., Washington, d;
c. 1t was taken recently, after she had
fully recovered from the consumption.
Following 10 q letter from her father,
Mr.. S. Raynori
Gentlemen, "In August last my
daughter Elsie was taken with the typhoid
fever; she was In the care of two physi-
clans for about two months, expecting
her to die every day. After the fever
broke, both doctors said 1t had left her
with the consumption, and that it was
only a question Of q few days and that
they could do nothing more for her. She
then could not raise her hands over her
head. My wife seeing an advertisement
of Blood Wine In the papers suggested
that we try 1t, as the doctors had ceased
to give her any medicine. We commenced
the Blood Wine with excellent results.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Dying Of Consumption !
This Young Lady Was Civ.
Up--Every Effort Had Fails1
=" Blood Wine" Saved n.
and She is Now Well.

After taking the first bottle she 90, Nv, ],
bed and sat in an invalid chair, and Y az
the second bottle she came down ,, s'1
and kept on improving right along na,S
she had taken six bottles, and now ,S u.a
as we'll and strong as she ever wa, IN i.
life, and II you should see her Won wo ~,
not think there were any signs Of c 0a
sumption.
"After being given up by the doc,o,,,.
die, Blood Wine spared her life, and y
feel very thankful. We have been n,i'.
Blood Wine in the family and hays ~!
many friends of it, and they also find , INV
1t 10 q grand, good medicine" '
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
TO CURE A con- IN ONED.y

FAKE Laxative Broino Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money IL IL fails to cure.
T. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Administrators. Executors. Commissioners

IL yon are friend of the Reformer 10.
publishers and wish to favor us with -
business IN the way Of Probate. Commits.
si"iers' or Executors Notices. it VIII 10
necessary 70: ycu TO instruct the proha,e
onlcers To sepa all such notices for publi.
cafion in the Reforlner.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

Mr.. J. w. Pearson of COX F St, NV
Washington, d. c., Agent for Eoui,,w,
Insurance Co., testifes as follows:
al can safely testify as to the truthful
ness of every word of the above testimo.
NAL, as ] have been a weeklyyisitor 10 n.
young lady's house for over four ye,rt.
the capacity of an insurance collector; and
having been a medical student at IN.
time, and knowing the nature of her Il.
ease, I was as much astonshed a, n.
result of Blood Wine as were her n.
tending physicians"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
GEORGE e. GREENE, BrattIeboro, VT.
MARK S. MANN, HinsdaIe, N. n.
BRATTLEBORO BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CEO. H. G0RHAM, NJ. D., Whitney block.
~ Main Street, Brattleboro. Practice limited
to the diseases of the Eye, Far, Throat ana
Nose Office hours Q; 20 TO u, to p. m, Tues
days and Fridays only. Remainder of week at
Bellows Falls. isu
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

GEO. ROBERTS, NJ. D.. Surgery and diseases
~ OF Women specially. ONCE, crosby
Block. Telephone.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

A l. MILLER. NJ D., Physician and Sur
IA geon, Hooker Block, Brattleboro. VT. o.
ice hours till 8. to 2 q 30 to S.
The copper era., 1903-09-24
Money for Flood Sufferers.

Soon after the disastrous flood OF
June last. the citizens OF Chase creek,
who were heavy sufferers from the
flood, appointed committee to confer
with the \. G.. and ID G. companies to
see II some remuneration could not be
had for the loss of their property.
The committee "a well a. many OF the
citizens claimed that the greater por-
tiOn Of the damage was due to the
amount Of failing, in Chase creek,
which hal been deposited there from
the COMMENTATORS OF the above named
cnmpa mics. The committee inter-
viewed the managers of the com
panie~. who gave them to understand
that they were willing to give them
something in the way OF relief, bat
denying that III" companies We're
legally responsible Tor their losses.
This week sums amounting to $1,000
were distributed among the sufferers,
which was b per cent. Of the amount
audited by the committee. This
money came from the \. {. compan".
the ID. c. company not "a vet having
decided on the amount il will cOntri-
butte. The committee will again inter-
view the -. G. people. hence it Is
likely that another payment will be
made in the near future. The major
itv Of the sufferers seem well pleased
with the settlement.
The copper era., 1903-09-24
THE BAZAAR DEPARTMENT STORE
Former Resident of Clifton Muir
dered in Sonora.

The killing of John Newman at the
E9meralda mine. thirty miles east OF
Cos, was the subject OF general CONVEX
sation Yesterday in Douglas, where
Newman had numbers of acquaint-
anccs, says the InternatiOnal-Am
can. No one was present when the
horrible crime was committed but the
murdered man and his slayer. Charles
Scott, the owner Of the mine, had left
Mr.. Newman at the property while he
the murdered man, was for time in
the Clitton-Morenci district and has
some acquaintances here who knew
him there; Officer Billie Hart knew
Newman in Clifton and stated yester-
day that Newman had Il brother who
was in Clifton with him.
1t is known that Mr.. Scott had had
some trouble with man named John
Roach, OF Cumpas, who claimed that
the Esmeralda mine belonged to him.
Mr.. Albert Paul, Of this city, stated
yesterday that only a short time ago
when he was at the Esmeralda, Roach
came there and told Scott that the
property had never been properly To-
Gated by SEQ. and that he. Roach, had
prior claim on it. There was some
angry words between the men at the
time and Roach told a man named
Thomas, who was also in the camp at
the time. that he intended to put Scott
off the property. The difficulty with
Roach at the time finally ended by the
man Thomas running Roach out of
ca mp with pick.
All who know the circumstances of
this difficulty with Roach are firm in
the belief that the man who killed
Newman believed at the time that he
was killing Scott. Scott had been fire.
QueCry staying at the mine alone and
it is stated that in stature ana general
appearance Scott and Newman were
very much alike. At the time OF the
visit Of Roach u the mine when MIR.
Paul was present Roach told Scott that
he must get OF the property.
Newman, the murdered man, had
only been in Mexico for a short time
and had had no trouble with anyone so
far "a known.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Dave Lloyd, ZIMMERMAN at No.
Commentator. returned Tuesday night
from pleasure trip through England.
Scotland aud Wales. He renewed his
acquaintance with King Edward, with
whom he played marbles many years
ago, and says that Ell. i not bit
swelled up over his job. but i 50 busy
that ne couldn't fiud time To DO even
fishing. Dave returned in single har-
ness. 1t was his intention when he
left to get married and settle down,
but he vas somewhat disappointed in
the English girls. who he thinks are
not the equals OF the fair maid- from
the sun kissed lands Of Arizona.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Deputy Sheriff John Parks returned
Tuesday evening from a weeks trip
through the hills in search of Joe
Roberts, the outlaw. who had fight
last week on the Blue river with Bob
Bailey and Owen Wilson. Roberts Is
an old mountaineer and by keeping TO
the rocks he was successful in cover
ing his trail, but Mr.. Parks is of the
opinion that the officers will capture
him before very long. Joe Roberts
was with the gang of New Mexico out
laws who were captured about "A year
and half ago. and returned to New
Mexico for trial. As nothing could be
proved against Roberts he was turned
loose, and returned TO the Blue coun-
try, where he has been suspected by
stOckmen for some time a being i'm
plicated in the killing of cattle Mr..
Parks has been informed that Roberts
has it in for him for his former ar
rest. and has threatened to do all kinds
of things to him when they meet on
the trail Parks is quite accommo-
dating and i anxious to meet Roberts
in order TO have the little difficulty
settled. The officers believe that
Roberts has made his escape out of the
country, "a the officers have secured
the country pretty thoroughly and
could get no trace of him.
The copper era., 1903-09-24
PURELY PERSONAL


H. Ill
Roy Avor. Of WiIcox. visited Cliff
ton las, week.
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ranch ON the ella
NJ n. yir.,. y,- down from Met
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Mrs. l.. Miiinef' proPrie''e77 .. INC
Mitchell House al Me call spent 'io'i-
day III Clh'on'
Mrs. Harry Wright returned Friday
last from san Francisco "he'c 9H9
spent the summer.
Mrs. Shirley Nh and Mrs, +. Mo
reno left Friday last for Globe, where
they will reside in the future.
DR.. II. w. Horn. chief doctor Of the
y. c. company. visited Tucson several
days this week, returning last night.
Joe Dial. of Stafford. j. filling J. n.
Robinson,s place in the First National
Bank, while Mr. Robinson is in Globe
J. b. Kline and wife and laughter
returned Friday last from Missouri,
where they spent several months visit
ing old time friends.
Mr. ana Mrs. j. T. harSI9 nave
moved Ihlo town. "luer camping out
several Weeks 'our in'le9 ""''e 70" "
on Ihe 91o rdHcI7co river
Ellis Williams, assistant p. m, re-
turned this week from D-ming, y. NJ
"Here nc Il '1"' d coupe u NJ -
'''Ee >. 80. - i''' - - -
'ame7 N"'''' Il Ior'he' FeSIueuU OF
Chiffon mas returned from MorehcI
ana III '"'u'e viii 9P1n" us '''ii5 III
tne concentrating dep"'tni ~, o. inc
~ I. company.
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''o0'S
Dr' and MIS- 9ih@'i "'le' Spehu 'H@
some week 10 1hI7 section leIt Ciiito
saturday 'a-t io' 'helr nome al uc-
son. where the doctor nas punt an en-