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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
The imperative Need.

The great need of Brattleboro Is
the same today as ii has been for 70
years ana more.
1t is now about a quarter Of CEN
fury since the Brattleboro & White
hail railroad was projected and built
to South Londonderry AT cost OF
some $500, 900, one-haif of which was
furnished in cash by towns and indi-
yidunls along the lire, Brattleboro
subscribed $4,000 to the capital stock.
This aid by our town was long ago re-
paid in the advantages gained by us
because Of business brought here by
the railroad. and all Of the towns
would have reaped much larger gain
than they have had the fond hope of
going through TO Whitehall been real
ICED, but the fates were against us
and Brattleboro gained but q part Of
what she needed then and sadly needs
today; we have grown but little IN
the last ten or fifteen years, and We
shall not grow until this great need
is met. whatever else may come. This
only will solve the main question.
1t Is so everywhere else where the
railroads have their hands upon the
throat. as they have here. Some nj
teen years ago, more or less another
attempt was made by our lamenteu
Brattleboro has produced no one eX-
ceiling him in an unlimited public
spirit and a clear. correct and intel
ligeut foresight. He iahored faith
fully and long for the, same great
need. by trying to have railroad
built to Wilmington and the Hoosac
tunnel. and when this prize seemed
almost won, was saddened by defeat.
Had this project succeeded, Brattle-
boro would have grown by leaps ana
bounds-other towns have-why MOI
us? Arguments would be needless
were it not evident from the apathy
which is apparent that the real iac's
are not fully realized
We pay from 25 to so cents per toh
more for eoal than our neighborifls
towns. where there is railroad COM
petition. Coal is drawn by here 10
Bellows Falls. "a miles beyond us ana
sold for less than ii is here for the
same coal Every family is anected
by this and the total saving, eould we
have what we need would amount 10
a large sum every year. we pay TOT
express from 25 to 40 per cent more
than we ought-almost every fanny
is affected by this: in many cases the
seems too small to task ABOUT,
but in the aggregate our loss from
this item alone amounts To thousands
The same is true III regaru
to -four. etc. etc. our only hope is
to connect in some way with the New
York. New Haven & Hartford system
1t Turner's Falls; there is no fear OF
this road combining with any other
road. We should connect with the
Adams Express company there ana
so bring about reasonable rates for
our large express business. A trolley
road to Hinsdale. Northfield. ana
Turner's Falls is practicable, possible,
and in fact our only hope; once free
from railroad despotism and enjoying
the privileges which would ensue'
will begin to grow and to
receive the benefits that from every !
,ther point of view we are entitled To. |
Citizen.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
Coming Around.
Springfield Republican,

Again is to be noted the apparent
playing of the president for new po-
sition in relation to the Philippines.
He is full of excuses or justifications
for what has been done. but in his
speech of acceptance he is careful to
oppose the grant of independence only
as an immediate act Of the United
states government. "At the present
moment" it would not do to give
political independence. and he goes on
to say:
ITO withdraw our government from
the islands at this time would mean
to the average native the loss of his
barely-won civil freedom. We have es-
tablished in the islands a government
of Americansassisted by Filipinos, We
are steadily striving to transform this
into self government by the Filiplnos
assisted by the Americans
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
Everyone Is Interested.
bradford Oninion.l

It will be a very serious mistake II
some of the farmer leaders or would
be leaders continue 10 make pubic
boasts of the capture of the state gov
eminent by the farmers The govern
ment of Vermont is supposed to be
conducted in the interests of no one
class. but for us all irrespective OF
classes. Nothing could initiate more
against an encouraging majority III
September than TO have the impress
sion gain ground in the meanwhile
That nobody but the farmer is going
to have any voice in state affairs this
year.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

The neatness of David r. HIS
coup in nominating Parker Is shown
by the fact that by keeping the gold
plank out he secured the necessary
two thirds-669 votes-to nominate.
while il only needed an ordinary ma
iority-501. to accept the Parker te'e-
gram. Hill had the sol sure-he
couldn't get the $50 for gold eandl-
date. Hence the little double game
that seems to have worked so well.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selectld from the Editorial Columns
of Our Esteemed Contemporaries.
The Moth and the Flam'

The fact is that newspaper men are
not wanted in the actual mixup. They
are good enough TO pull the other fell
lows chestnuts out of the fire. and
when that is done they are all done
until new bunch comes along, ana
wants an election. and 'newsie' gets
it again in the neck. / sometimes
think the Lord had us In mind whep
he advised turning The other cheek
for the second smite.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been dis
covered will interest many. A run
down system. or dependency invar-
iably precede suicide and something
has been found that will prevent that
condition which makes suicide likely
al the first thought of self destruc-
ton take Electric Bitters. II being a
great tonic and nervine viii strength
en- the nerves and build up the sys-
TEN. It's also a great stomach, Liver
and Kidney regulator. Only Soc
Satisfaction guaranteed by +. II. Hoi-
dem & Co. druggists.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
srattleboro Defeated at Springfield.

The golf team of the Wantastiquet
golf club was decisively beaten a.
Springfield Mass, by the SECOND
team of the Country club of that CITY
tba score being % to 0. Ralph w
Stoddard. who played against Fred
H. Harris. made an 50 for the Is
holes and defeated the local golfer
nine down. Both Kempton and Hyde,
who played against Tasker and
Whitney. had scores under 30. me
,,isitors were handicapped by the
guarded approaches on many OF the
holes. which made perfect direction
necessary in order to keep in bounds
The result:
Country club. 2d.-R. W. Stoddard'
o: r. Il. Kempton, s; 7. w. Hyde p
Z. C. Wilson. 5; w. II. Mullins 81
total. %.
Wantastiquet.-F. II. Harris, Q; J.
e. Tasker, 0; H. E. Whitney, .; Z.
Holbrook. o.: c. Adams. 0; total, U.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
ainsdale Il. Marlboro S.

The Hlnsdale. y. H., bail team beat
lie Marlboro. ", H.. team ~ Hins-
tale Saturday by the score Of IL 10 D.
The game was close and interesting
40 TO the last Of the seventh inning
when the home nine crossed tle
,ate six times by hard and timely
hitting Brooks and Woodward maze
itficult catches of high fouls, ana
ANDY woodward Morrison ana Nig-
lault hit the bail hard. The score:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

Runs, Young, Landy g. Morrlsoh'
Brooks. Donovan ., Belleyille :, APP
plin .. Morse. Muzzey, Coutts. Stolen
bases. Hinsdale 6. Two-base hits.
Young. Woodward Morrison, Applin.
Vipneault. First base on balls. off
Donovan 9. off Fairfield s. Struck out
by Donovan 10, by Fairfield 4. Batter
hit. Morrison Passed bah, brooks.
Time. In. 30m. Umpire Young.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
Not a WaIkover.
montpelier Journai.l

MOHIptIItT JUUIIIdI'J
There can be no question that the
political contest this fall is going TO
he real battle with reasonable
doubt as to the outcome. 1t looks as
though the republicans ought to win
and they will win if they settle down
and work, but they cannot afford TO
feel secure because of the overwhelm-
ing victories of the past two elections.
Republicans must keep awake this
yaar
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

II the Rutland county labor troubles
can't keep Fletcher Proctor so busy
that he will have no time to mix up in
politics this fall, they will not be of
much, public service. Every time f. f.
says "Office!' there is row up that
way. In the interests of harmony he
ought to subside permanently.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

Who dares interrupt a lawyer
much less a presiding justice, when
engaged in the performance of official
court duties? Here was brave man
who invaded the court room at As
bury Park and asked TO be married
in the midst of case. Faint heart
ne'er won fair lady" the judge said
he was wiIlin' and the lawyers smil-
inely acouiesced and the deed was
,sone AN the world loves a lover
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

Inspector Boyle secured confess
sion from a thief in Springfield, Mass,
the other day by arresting him ana
leading him to think he was wanted.
Very clever. this beating the criminal
at his own game-deception; under
ordinary circumstances conveying
false impression TO another would De
called lying. That is why some men
don't make good policemen.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

1--WE condemn" I'VE warn we
view with alarm" That's the way
platforms usually rsa ,,'
denunciatory and pessimistlc. Inc
burden of the democratic song Is 70
kick against what the repupiieahs
Brattleboro Phoenix.
And the burden of the song OF the
marty in power is self-praise and self
congratulation. If the parties changed
nlaces the songs would be the same.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

sFerriter out, hit by batted ball:
March out for not running on third
strike: March out for not touching
second base.
Winchester 0 ~
Br2ttleboro 9 0 o y W
Earned runs w 2: three base hit,
March: first on balls. off Thompson l.
Off Grady . left on bases, W. 4, =. d
Wild pitches, Thompson two base hits.
Drugg. Aver; struck out by Thomp-
son : by Grady 4.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

The quickest way to end the meat
strike is to show the trust that we can
get on without so much meat II we
want to. But it's not easy to want
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

The sacredness of the flag Is likely
to weary people II II is overdone, The
flag is no better than the people who
make up the nation over which II
waves. In Boston two persons were
arrested for selling Grand Army deco
rations with the stars and stripes
thereon. AS the emblems were not
just like the lag the respondents were
discharged. The stars and stripes
stand for free country and the at
tempt to make them too inaccessible
viii probably react
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

It's about time that newspapers quit
following the party ana began coIilpei-
ling the party to follow them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-05

Consistent or not, the democrats
are everlastlngly right in condemn
ing the practice of "eleetlng young
and inexperienced attorneys to hold
important executive offices" The
custom of passing the office of state
prosecutor around among all the re-
publican lawyers In the county Is a
vicious one and often leads TO incom-
petent officers, although II brings all
the lawyers into republican ranks. II
the democrats were strong enough to
back up their protest their inconsist-
ency might be important, If true.
Mr.. L. II. Bailey of South Haven.
Mich. wishes TO know how many
there are In Windham county who
went to Stratton mountain in 1910,
81 years ago, to hear Daniel Webster
speak. Mr.. Bailey says; 1T was
Tippecanoe and Tyler too-the coon
and hard cider If the republicans
have a good president they are sure
to shoot him. l would rather come
10 Vermont to see a democratic gov
ernor than to go to the worlds fair
If any readers of the Reformer are
among those who heard the great
Daniel in 1910, we should be glad TO
hanr of H.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06
CARNIVAL TURNED DOWN
Fire Department Will Not Give Bonus
Requested.

If New Ulm is to have a free street
fair this summer the concern furnish
ing the attractions must reduce the
size Of the bonus demanded. Last
Thursday E. E. Garner, representing
the Cosmopolitan Carnival company,
came to the city and opened negoti-
ations with the members of the New
Ulm fire department to put on his
SHOWS for one week, from July 18th to
the 24th.
He agreed to provide a complete
carnival, including a Ferris wheel,
electric theatre, dog and monkey cir
Gus, statue that turns to life, miniature
worlds fair, doll horse, Bohemian
glass blowers and similar attractions
and guaranteed that all of the per-
formances would be free from obnoxious
features. His company has appeared
at Pipestone, Worthington and other
cities this season and next week will
be at St. Peter.
Mr.. Gamers proposition to the
fireman was that they pay him $500 as
an inducement to come here and in
return they would be allowed Is per
cent of the gross receipts of all paid
attractions and Is per cent of the
revenue derived from the sale OF
stand privileges, such as cane and
doll racks, lemonade booths, etc. A
meeting of the department was held
Friday night but the opinion of the
members was that the sum asked was
excessive. 1t was argued that any OF
the large circuses could be secured by
guaranteeing even smaller amount
and the proposition was finally voted
| down.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06
Store Window Broken.

While the boys on the firing line in
front of Olsen's drug store were in the
midst of their loudest bombardment
on the morning of the Fourth one of
the big plate glass windows in the
store was broken in some mysterious
manner. Mr.. Olsen and his clerk were
in the store at the time but the din
outside prevented them from hearing
the crash and they learned nothing of
it until some hours later. The window
appears to have been struck by stone
or a small bullet and the glass is com
pletely ruined. Mrs. Boesch. owner
of the building, is insured with the
New Ulm Plate Glass association,
which will replace the glass.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06
WAS A NOISY NATAL DAY
Small Boys Kept up Bombardment
on Fourth.
Rain in Afternoon Slightly MARRIED
the Day.
Imposing Processionand Two Sue
cessful Picnics.

Noise, as indicative of patriotic
enthusiasm, was much in evidence in
New Ulm Monday. At earliest dawn
boys and young men with cannon
crackers and other clamorous devices
ushered in the glorious day and from
that time until late at night there was
no let-up in the bombardment. Every
individual representative of Young
America contributed his full portion
toward the general din by keeping up
an unremittant fusillade with fire and
cannon crackers, torpedo canes and
similar ear-splitting explosives.
A heavy rain Sunday night made
many people apprehensive of the sort
of weather that would be assigned for
F., independence Day, but upon arising
on the morning of the Fourth their
fears were completely allayed. Not a
cloud obscured the sky and the sun
was right on duty, but a cool breeze
prevented discomfort from the heat.
At O'Clock in the afternoon rain
storm came up but it passed quickly
and did not materially decrease the
attendance at the picnics.
Although there was no general cele-
bration in New Ulm, still many
strangers came to the city. Neighbour
ing towns and the surrounding coun-
try we're we'll represented and those
who did don their fnery appeared to
enjoy themselves vastly. The amuse-
ment features provided all met with
appreciation and the crowd was we'll
satisfied.
Of course, the parade in the morn
ing was the stellar feature. and it was
really imposing. General Joseph
Bobleter led the procession and, in
the first division, there marched to the
stirring music of the Second Regiment
band, the militiamen of Company A,
Hecker Post, G. A. r., Burg's Bat
terry and Mayor Chas. Silverson and
members of the city council in CARR
ages. Capt. Andrew j. Eckstein COM
manded the second division, which was
led by the Cadent band. Then came
St. Joseph's society, Harmony Camp,
M, W. A., with their Forester team,
the athletes Of the Turnverein and
Progress Lodge, A. o. U. w, while
the New Ulm Fire Department, with
its apparatus, brought up the rear.
All of the principal streets were
traversed by the pageant and upon
arriving at Turner park it disbanded.
There addresses were delivered by
Capt. Albert Steinhauser and Lieut..
Albert Pfaender, the former speaking
in German and the latter in English
Both curtailed their rem arks and wher
they had concluded the crowd divided
its time between the picnics in Turner
and Caecilian parks
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06
issues Neat PROSPECTUS.

This paper is in receipt Of a neat
prospectus issued by the Evergreen
State Fruit company of Spokane,
Wash, of which Fred Setter and AL
bert I. Setter, formerly of this city,
are the controlling influences. The
booklet, which is,very finely printed
on excellent paper, cites in a forcible
manner facts connected with apple Gull
ture and also goes into champagne
cider discussion, this latter feature
being thing which the company pur-
poses to take up in the near future.
The book shows that the company
is capitalized for 100000 and that it
owns 4lO acres of orchard land, three
hundred of which are planted. OF
these 200 are covered with full bear
ing trees and the remaining 100 will
begin bearing in 1906. On the last
page is shown cut of the immense
cider factory, through which the COM
pany intends to utilize all the by-pro-
ducts of the apples.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06
NEW BROWN COUNTY, MINI. WEDNESDAY, JUL

At Turner park the Second Regi-
ment band furnished music, the bowl
ing alley was in operation and there
were other means of Willing away the
hours. An arena in the center was
roped off and in it Capt. John
Buschers and the boys of Company A
gave an exhibition drill, and two
teams from Milford engaged in
spirited tug-of-War. In the evening
the Turner hall orchestra produced
inspiration for a charming dance in
the big hall.
Visitors to Caecilian park found a
delightful picnic in progress. It was
given by the St. Joseph and ST.
Elizabeth societies and they engaged
the musicians ofthe Cadetband. There,
also, a bowling alley and other games
of skill served to keep the crowd
amused, the refreshment stands pre-
vented the inner man from suffering
and the prize drawing conducted by
the younger ladies proved very popu-
lar and was we'll patronized.
From the appearance of Minnesota
street during the evening one might
have imagined that a monster cele-
bration was in progress. AS soon as
the shadows had descended balloons
and rockets were sent up, while
Roman candles and red fire added
their mite toward the beautiful pyro-
technical display. In various parts
Of the residence sections, also, fire
works were burned and very pretty
scene presented.
In police circles the day was quiet.
There were no arrests made and the
minions of the law were put to no
trouble. Nor were the fremen called
out, for there was not confagration
of any kind. This year the number
of casualties was reduced to the
minimum and there was little demand
for the services of physicians. Dealers
in fireworks and explosives did a
thriving business, their stocks being
practically consumed, and sales of ice
cream and cooling drinks were
enormous.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06
Sizing Up St. Peter.

Ed. W. Capen, a Boston promoter,
has written Mayor Mueller of this
city asking him if there is a possibility
of installing street railway in St.
Peter and running the same into the
country to connect adjacent villages.
Mr.. Mueller replied that the city had
granted a franchise to Hord & Keator,
of Aurora, ILL.,, and that the same did
not terminate until next March.
Peter Herald.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06
Editor Wright is Dead.

Fred A. Wright, for nearly twenty
years editor and publisher of the
Springfield Advance, passed away at
his home in that village last Thursday
afternoon. The deceased had been in
feeble health for a number of years
but the Immediate cause Of his death
was pneumonia. Last winter he dis
posed of his Taper and went to Cali
fornia in search of health but upon
his return he caught severe cold and
contracted his last illness. He is sur
viyed by a widow. In his long years
of service as a newspaper man Editor
Wright established a reputation as an
able and conscientious writer He en-
joyed wide acquaintance throughout
Southern Minnesota and the profes-
sion will regret the death of an honor
ed member.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06
In Every Walk of Life.
It is the well-appearing man who
succeeds IN every walk Of life. n

Abraham Lincoln might not have been better for
wearing better clothes in his early days; but
all Lincons and people think about clothes than
they did in his day The point is this: If splits
rails, pows field does the chores around the place.
he needs work clothes. When he puts on his Sunday
suit he wants to feel that is good In either
he wants quality worth of his money. Style isn't
everythng-but nearly everybody demands it. Good
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06

VERY Low RATES TO CINCINNATI, @.
Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold July Is, 16
and II, with favorable return limits.
on account of International Conven-
ton B. and P. Order of Elks. Apply
to agents Chicago & North Western
R'y. Is
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06

Anton Schiller and J. J. Buell. leave
today over the Northwestern for the
worlds fair at ST. Louis. They will
make the trip via Chicago.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-07-06

< Are you thirsty? If so call at our
fountain. w. G. Alvin. %