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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
MUST BELIEVE 1T.
When Wel-known Brattleboro PEG.
pie Tell II So Plainly.

When public endorsement is made
by a representative citizen of Brattle-
boro the proof is positive. You must
believe it, Read this testimony. Ev-
cry backache sufferer, every man,
woman or child with any kidney trou-
BILE will find profit in the reading.
Mrs. Z. E. Whitney, professional
nurse of is Green street, says: When
living at No. s Church street in the
winter of 1897 l had been annoyed
for years with attacks of pain in the
small of my back and other symp-
toms of either weakened or overexcit-
ed kidneys. When an advertisement
about Doan's Kidney Pills induced
me to go to Greene's drug store for
box. If the treatment had not pro-
duced marked results / never would
have bought a second, nor continued
until / used several l made these
facts known to residents of Brattle-
boro at the time. and now. over five
years from that date / just as en-
phatically recommend the same
means employed to get relief as I did
when it first came to my notice"
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Deans and
take no other.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

What would we say of a mother
who should entrust her child TO a
nurse whom she knew to desire its
death. to believe that it never ought
to have been born and ought not to
live, no matter how good a woman
the nurse might be or how volubly she
might promise to give the little one a
fair trial" for life?
Such a proposition is that offered
to the windham county republicans
by the supporters of the prohibition
candidate for senator from the north
district as against Frederick L
Houghton Of Putney to care for the
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

The Windsor Journal thinks that
chldren's day to be observed through
out the state, as in New Hampshire,
would be more IN tune with the time
than an arbor day noted chiefly for
lack of observance. This holiday
business reminds us of the colored
woman who did family washing for
80 cents, but asked that her pay be
raised to so cents. She explained that
while she was anxious to avoid had
feelin's," still, after she had paid for
her soap, her starch, her bluing and
her fuel, it didn't leave her much for
her work. We Vermonters are pa
triotic to the hearts core; we are for
tree planting and state-beautifying,
for home coming and hospitality. But
as the heroes multiply and the list of
days" for general observance of
something grows longer some of us
who work for a living find that if we
keep up with the times, it don't
leave us very much for our work."
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

Union printers in Chicago have
started a movement for a shorter day
for printers all over the country, ac-
cording to an Associated Press dis
patch. We started a movement OF
this kind some Is years ago and so
far as we have been able to keep
been growing longer ever since. The
Chicago printers better let we'll enough
cago and he said that the poor printer
had to play pedro for the drinks all
for the night work he'd have snap.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
local option cause in the next legIsla-

local option cause in the next legisla'
ture,
Mr.. Houghton IL a thorough believer
In the local option principle : fought
for It when Il cost something, politi-
cally, 10 do so, when IL was supposed
by an the politicians to be hopelessly
unpopular-has given II thought and
study through several sessions OF the
legislature. The other candidates do
not believe In II. never did. never pro-
fessed to- and have never been In the
way of learning about or giving atten-
ton to this subject, among the most
difficult and intricate of all In modern
legislation. But, like the nurse, for
this campaign only, they want the
new law to have fair trial. of two
years more, Conceding the best in
tentions In the world. can they be
trusted, can they trust themselves to
aid 10 fair triad" of what they do
not at all believe in? All agree that
the law needs amendments. on the
ground of simple common sense is 1t
best to entrust this work 10 enemies or
friends?
Haven't the people of Vermont had
experience enough in this line2 Prae-
tically every defect now in the law
was insisted upon by the enemies of
local option and over the opposition OF
its friends with the deliberate purpose
of killing 1t. Only the democratic
strength and the staunch support of
a few determined representatives like
Mr.. Houghton saved the republican
majority from failure to redeem Its
pledges. Many OF these
men. who are responsible for the con-
dition of the law were good conscien-
tious citizens but not capable of resist
ing the sophistry of tricksters or of
into right shape what they did
not want at all
Mr. Houghton is a lawyer by edu-
cation and equipped by training to
meet and see through the schemes of
political tricksters. But neither Mr..
Ware nor Mr.. Gage is so fortified.
Two years ago the men of this stamp
would have mutilated the law entirely
but for the Conlands, Houghtons,
Porters. Gales and wheelers in the
house.
The program this year is to repeal,
if possible, failing that, to amend it
INTO such shape as to disgust the peo-
pie and secure a repeal two years
hence. Here is where the man who
pledges not to repeal will be of SER
vice to the prohibition cause. The
possibilities are great; it only needs to
lnock out Houghton wherever he
appears and substitute a prohibition
st with pledges. And remember II
S the senate that counts. The ma
ority of the house is controlled by the
small towns.
Believers in the present law will !
nave only themselves to thank If they |
With their eyes wide open, allow this
program to deceive them. They could |
never be so easily done" in a matter
If private business.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

DR.. Mead may not be local option
list in the active sens,, but it is the
general impression that his workers
stated explicitly that he would not
work for the repeal of the local option
law at the coming legislature, pro-
vided he is elected lieutenant
nor and consequently presides over
the senate. For all PRACTICAL purposes
DR.. Mead is local ptionist, passive
If not active
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial Columns
Of Our Esteemed Contemporaries.
They Pay Double Dividends.
tMiddlebury Reglsterl

The man who Invests his money
In home enterprises, judiciously, OF
course. Is more certain to make money
himself, than when II Is Invested In
far away enterprises and Its success
depends wholly upon the integrity and
ability of others. Home investments
pay both the individual and the town.
Gov. Woodbury. Is looking out first FOR
himself, and then for Burlington, but
he Is to he commended, and his exam
pie should be initiated, because he IL
one of the few Vermonters who Is far
sighted enough to see that what benz
fits his city benefits him. and what
benefits him, benefits Burlington. Give
us more men like him. Every town
needs them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
Why not a caucu. Law. Then?
[Enosburg Stlndard.1

The practice of democrats going in
TO republican cauc1ses-a custom
that has prevailed ami grown for the
past few years-has been carried to
such an extent as to warrant its con-
demnation by all far-minded men,
A great many self-rspecting demo-
Gratis never have allowed themselves
TO be drawn into conests confined to
the republican party but sufficient
number have yielded and participated
in republican primaries until 1t Is high
time that the practfe was stopped.
In the absence of caucus law, II is
TO note that the republican
state and county committees have
taken the initiative - stop the prac-
tice
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
The Candidacy { Or. Mead.
IMorrisYille Messenger.

lMorrisVille Mssenger.l
A victory over Clerent in his home
city is one thing, butthe possible en-
trance of the victor nto high state
office by means of he victory won
through an eleventh hour acceptance
of all that Clementisn means In the
state at large, is amber. Both SEN
timents, that of licese and that or
license repeal, are liely to be mis-
trustful of an advantage so acquired.
To those who hold uat the lieuten-
ant governorship witt its constitu-
tional privilege of casing the decisive
vote in an equally divided senate,
should be an honor accruing apart
from strife wherein ssudden change
of heart" may be pssible condition
precedent, the candidey of DR.. Mead
cannot appear unhan9ered.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
Punishment to Harmonic.

The Montpelier Argus says:
The grand jury of Caledonia eoun-
~ has recommended a new jail. We
should not suppose that the lily white
town and county would have any use
for a Jail at ALL"
No. and beside, that is the place
where angels would come and let the
prisoners out In the nighttime, too,
isn't Il? My, my! A Jail In ST. Johns
bury! Perish the thought! If restraint
is necessary. II some punishment is
desirable in special instances, shut
the offenders up In the art gallery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

Young men for war" maybe, but
not for positions upon the faithful dis
charge of whose duties depend the
safety and life of passengers on rail-
road trains. So think the state rail-
road commissioners. Here is one Of
the rather rare instances, these days,
when youth and bluff and reckless,
rushing strenuousness are not in it.
Experience, ripe judgment and
thoughtful age have their value upon
occasion.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

Lack Of enthusiasm in the choosing
of a man for the next governor of
Vermont is complained of; but 1t
need not hinder wise decision. The
more people think in political matters
the less likely they are to feel enthu-
siasm which is often mere mental ex-
element. 1t is not necessary to firm
conviction and careful selection.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
Lamps All Trimmee and Burning.


Huntington FTe fTtss'I
Congressman Haskns hit the nail
on the caput yesterdg when he said
there was not an intelligent republic
can in the country whi could not write
the republican natioial platform, so
we'll are the principls of the party
established, and every one knows who
the candidate will be. The democrats
are all at sea-" he cotinued, regard
ing their presidential candidate, and
God himself only kpws what their
declaration of principes win be-
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

Richard Van Colt, son of Cornelius
Van Colt, has resigned his position in
the New York postoffice as a result
of the investigation by Charles Robb,
which showed tendency to graft on
his part. Cornelius, who was sup
posed to be responsible for the hired
men in his office, still retains his job
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
Excellent toFollow.


The Messengers arice to young
men is to keep out o politics and at
tend to business, readthe newspapers.
watch the politicians, iccept no candi-
Sate or platform thai viii not square
with business common sense, and
never neglect an opportunity to at
tend a party caucus ( go to the polls
and vote.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
General Decision, Not Apathy.
[Lyndonville journal

General apathy may seem to prevail
in the gubernatorial campaign, but
there are hundreds of voters who are
doing some hard thinking beneath the
surface and they will vote for c. j.
Bell when the time cones
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
Worse and Morse.
Huntington News.l

Not only was there whipping post
at every county sea Gin VermonD,
but the branding iron too, was a part
of the sheriff's officialequipment. And
both whipping post and branding Iron
saw very active serve.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
The WAY It's Going.

tOrleans County Monltof.l
Elect good men to the state conven-
tion and then leave them to act as
seems best In the convention.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
As II Should Be.
Montpelier Argus. ]

There was no lack of warmth In
Judge Stafford's reception by HIS as
sociate judges in Washington. how
ever the Washington bar may feel
about his appointment.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
Maine Takes Up the Cry.

The genus tramp uses the highways
as much as any othe- class and more
than some, Why should not the Sons
of Rest be set to mending the ways,
their own as well as those Of the pub
lic2
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
Cheap ard Easy.


Waterbury Record.I
To-day is Flag day and all should
display a flag. one can show his
patriotism at small expense.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17
The Hon. zed urAgainst 1t.
IBarre Tires.1

The insane town wht for Stanton.
There is no partialar encourage
ment for Stanton in ne result of the
Brattleboro republicarcauc
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

Nevertheless, / saw a large por-
ton of five thousand starving Italians
on the streets of Montreal. Brought
there by some fool-story of employ
ment, they have been dumped on I'M
protected Canada by the boat-load and
must now be herded in vacant houses
and fed by the city. Talk about our
faulty immigration laws, what would
happen to a steamship company that
unpacked five thousand pauper dagoes
at Castle Garden? We are not per-
feet, any more than other countries
but we aren't wholly helpless. An
Irishman on Dominion square sized 1t
up for my benefit.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

l hear that Felix McGettrick is
really out of politics this time and for
good reasons. A st. Adams democrat
told me why. He said that the rule or
ruin policy of Felix had become mo-
notonous and his arbitrary misman-
agement of city politics had come to
an end. Like Clement, his rebuke at
home wiH hurt him in the state, and
McGettrick's laudable ambition to be a
delegate to st. Louis seems likely to
be thwarted. Pity, rather, for Felix
is a big. strong man when his judy
ment is controlled by some little tact.
a rare occasion with him Of late.
E. d. Raymond at the head of Fair
Ravens delegation means another
machine triumph. 1t may be true.
as my brother Davenport of the Barre
Telegram so artlessly remarks, that
the Proctor influence isn't shaping
these small political triumphs, but
there is a smooth, tactful intelligence
back of this Rutland county campaign
that suggests the veteran. Bear this
distinctly in mind: The voice is ia
cob's voice. but the hands are the
hands of Esau."
Yours BiblicaHy,
H L Hindley.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-17

Even the Hon. Zed Silloway Stan
ton is lining up for the stand pat idea
At least so he told friend of mine
the other day. who. by the way,
would have fought Zed 10 finish on
the local option issue. Il have no In
tention or desire to interfere with
the principle of local option" said Zed,
and | think it ought TO be given
fair trial" 'Nuf ced. Come in out OF
the wet brethren; the weather looks
like a right smart shower.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10

II we could have our government
continue during the ages 10 come for
the benefit 81 those who shall succeed
NJ, we must ever be on our guard
against the danger u usurpatlon IL
that authority which resides In tho
whole people. whether the nsurpatlon
III Nv officials representing one of
the great departments 81 government
or BY a body ~ men acting without
d commission from the people I'm
patient ot ihn restraints Of Law, as
vel us of rs delays. Is becoming
more and more manifest from day to
day within the past ten years many
instances have been brought 10 cur
attention whore In different parts ~
our beloved country supposed crlml
nais have been seized and punished
hy o mob notwithstanding the fact
The constitution II each state gnaran
ecs III every person within IA infis#
dletlon thar his nfe blu liberty and
his properly shall MT ue taken from
IL mvithont ale process of Law
III i struggle bat Necn employers
ana labor dynamite II Snid ID hafe
heen used by the latter faaItting in
Continued on Page 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10
WEST BOUND.

Nos. 3 and 4-California limiteds.
solid Pullman trains with dining, com
partment and observation cars.
No. 2 has Pullman and tourist sleep
ing ears to Chicago, Kansas City and
st. Louis, ana a Pullman car FIR Den
yer is added at Trinidad. Arrives at
La Jnnta 1870 p. m. connecting with
No. 8, leaving La Junta $40 a. m, ar
irving at Pueblo 500 a. M. Colorado
Springs 6:35 q. M, Denver $50 a. m.
No. 5 has Pullman and tourist sleep
ing cars To Chicago and Kansas City.
Arrives at La Junta 1890 a. m, con
Meeting with No. COS, leaving La Junta
1910 p. M, arriving at Pueblo 200 p.
H., Colorado Springs $50 p. m, Den,
yer GOO p. IN.
No. ] has Pullman and tourist sleep.
ing cars for Southern California points
No. I has Pullman and tourist sleep.
ing ears for Northern California
points, and Pullman car for FL Paso
and City of INSTRUMENTATION for
FL Paso, Deming, Silver City and all
points In Mexi"o, Southern New Mexi
60 and Arizona.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10
Sick Headache.

For several years my wife was
troubled with what p itians called
sick headache Of 4 yary severe rharac.
ter. She doctorei With several emf
nent physicians ana nit d great tS.
pense, only 70 grow worse untii she
was unable tp du ans kind 81 work
About a year ago she began taking
chambcrlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets and today weighs more than
she ever did before and ii real we'll
saws SIR. Geo r. Wright IL Nbw Lon
don New York. For saie ny oil drug
gists
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10
IlllAlAlAilALll Observation-Disclosures
The optic viii do your Job prlntil

The Optic viii do your Job printing
In the best possible style and at The
lowest prices. The badness man who
grie,es because citizens send for
thirgs in his llnc to other cities and
then sends his own ps.nting 10 some
cheap eastern establishment where
the character II the work Ia cheaper
than the price. IL nothing u MT Incon
sistent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10
Judge parker's Reply.

Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen o. the
Committee:
have resigned the office Of chief
Judge OF the court Of appeals Of this
state. In order that | may accept the
responsibility that the great conyen.
tion You represent has put upon me,
without possible prejudice 10 the court
90 which ! had the honor 10 belong
or 10 the eminent members or the
judiciary of this state, of which /
may now say ms a private citizen |
am justly proud AL every threshold
Of this response and before dealing
with other subjects | must. IN justice
20 myself and 70 relieve my sense o.
gratitude, express my profound appre;
citation OF the confidence rcposrd ID
me BY the convention. After nominal
Ing me and subsequently receiving o
communication declaring that | re-.
garded the gold standard a. firmly
and irfeyocably established. a matter
concerning which | felt II incumbent
upon me 20 make known my attitude
80 that hereafter 10 men could just
iy say that his support has been 81.
cured through %indirection Or mistake.
The convention reiterated III deter.
mination that ! should be The stand,
ard bearer Of The parry In the pres.
ent contest.
This mark q trust and confidence
shafl ever esteem rs the higheat
honor that could 81 conferred upan
me an honor that. whatever may q
The fate " liz campaign, ne future
can 10 no degree lesson or ir'pair
The admirable platform upon which
The party appeals ~ TIE country I'll
ifs confidence and support clearly
states ihe principles which ere p
well condensed IN ne flrst inaugural
address Of President Jefferson, and
M MEA MT@M EH#
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10
". J. c Agent.
Low Rate 70 Pasosa Springs.

The D. & r. G, name a rate of S21
for the round trip, Santa Fe to Pa
gosa Springs and return, limited to 80
days. s. X. Hooper, @. P. A. T. II
Mcbride. agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-10
Judge Parker
Notified
tcontInued From rage one.)

support not only Oh every
In the land but also of every voter.
by whatever political I'm called.
who believes that the constitution o.
The United States Is q living reality
and that II applies equally 20 high
and low. 10 great and small. 70 pub
liz officials and 10 private citizen.
They will also be supported, let
us hope. by all without regard
to political affiliations. who fryer
maintaining The lines 81 deInaratson
between Inc Legislative, judicial AMI
executive 0crar ments of the gosernt
ment, The separations VI which has
been generally regarded a the most
salutary and difficult achievements Of
the masteriul Statesmen who framed
the constitution. II Is believed and
hoped that d president y viii use
every legitimate influence at your
command 10 restore ana preserve The
hcalthfnl equilibrium among the AZ.
p~artu1enta established IL The eoasti.
tuition.
The most marked characteristics
ct the bulk 81 the American people
are reverence for inc constitution and
obedience Of law.
Your long and conspicuous career
as d lafiAt Ia one Of the highest
courts III The world The period which
you have spent IN studying and ex.
ponding constitutions and statutes
caaaes your co~antggmen III believe
that into the exalted executive office
10 which they are about 10 call you.
yon viii carry tnat profound respect
for tha constitution and the Law
which With you has become 4 con
firraed mental habit and upon which
depends The perpetulty &c orr system
0f government the best nyar devised
BIZ The Wit of inan-a system whose
bcneficent results have made VI the
most pursuant nation on the whole
face az the earth. TO preserve Il II
It's integrity md its full yigor II the
high mission d the democratic party
whose head you have d become.
Into your hands the dafnocracy
has committed It's standard with abidt
Ing faith in your courage. your hi,
tegrity. your honor. your capacity an
your patriotism. believing that under
your leadership We Will achieve 3
signal victory. that your administra
ton win be such d fortunate. such 4
happy era In orr annals as 10 mark
the beginning of 4 long period az dem
ocratic a~scendency, and that You Will
20 discharge your duties Al TO rank Il
history one OF tho greatest and beal
beloved Of American presidents
The convention. according 10 dem
ocrasic custom appointed a commit
tce-of which Il did mean the hon1i
u make me chairman. for which ! an
deeply erateful-to convey TO you e
firial Information 81 Your geIcctior
q the democratic candidate for pres
ident OF the United states,
"speaking for the committee. With
Measure ! hand You this formal mott
fifafion of your nomination together
with a copy Of the platform nnant
mously adopted by The convention
In IFS name and by IT, authority
J have the honor to request You g
accept The nomination unanimously
bestowed.
May the nomination find frultion
In election. May the God OF our faith
ers guide, protect and bless you both
as candidate and chief magistrate 81
the republic"
Judge Parker's Reply.
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