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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

The Barre Telegram pays Mr.. De-
Boer the high compliment Of rating
him head and shoulders above every
other candidate mentioned for the Of
fee of governor" and then it insists
that nothing but the best is good en-
ough for Vermont and that the peo-
pie should unitedly ask for It. without
drawing unnecessary comparisons, we
agree with the Telegram as to Mr.,
DeBoer's eminent fitness for the high
est position the state can offer; but
we sympathize with his recent frank
and evidently sincere statement as to
his position in the matter and We do
not think he should be unduly urged to
take a course contrary to his best
Judgment Good men and able men
are as much needed in the business
life of the state as they are in its ex-
ecutive offices and when a man finds
place in which he Is useful, successful
and happy he does quite right to stay
there rather than follow uncertainties,
flattering though they may be. There,
Is no greater honor for any man than
to do his work as well as Mr.. DeBoer
does his; and he has the additional
satisfaction Of knowing that his name
leads all the rest on the long list Of
mentioned" for the governorship this
year. If we are not mistaken, any
thing more would be but vanity and
vexation of spirit" to Mr. DeBoer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

Ignore 1t though conservative demo-
Gratis may, William R. Hearst has
strong and substantial following in
the country He is bright, super
strenuous, has speaking acquain-
lance with the country at large and
money for his purposes. Moreover his
aims and sympathies, as avowed. are
all for the poor man-''the under dog
"a position which appeals tremen-
dously to the hearts of the "toiling
masses" especially when taken by a
millionaire. It's all right to josh the
"yellow kid" but the yellow kids" not
joshing. He means business.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
BRArrLEBoRo, FRIDAY, JAN. 90. 1904.
English Prai.. Of American Schools.

Our English cousins review our pub
lie school system with kinder judgment
than we ourselves give It. We are dis
posed to much criticism of our own
educational methods whereas the
Mosely commission Of English educa-
tional experts that has been investi-
eating American schools is warm In
praise of them. Alfred Mosely, the
head Of the commission, contributes
"A British View Of American Schools"
to the Worlds Work. He says the
most striking facts he gathered are
these:
That the people of the United States
spend marvellous amount of money
on their public schools, endowing edu-
cation more lavishly than any other
people in the world. They do not
spend enough. The salaries to teach
ers are not sufficient for the service
the country desires and should have.
One especially notable manifestation
of enthusiasm I found in New York,
Boston. and other large cities. On the
east side in New York and at the
north end In Boston the schools In the
poorer districts are kept open at night,
to give the children of the crowded ten
ements a clean and comfortable place
to study their morrow's lessons, with
some one to help them on difficult
points. The children resort to these
evening study rooms in surprising
numbers, and the teachers help them
patiently and encouragingly.
As a whole. the middle west is more
intense In matters of education than
the other parts of the country. The
schools Of the middle west are newer
than the eastern schools and more
modern, because they have no tradi-
lions to get rid Of There is an even
greater thirst for knowledge there than
elsewhere. and money is spent to adj
vantage. The schools of Indianapolis
are among the best in the country.
In brief, l might sum UP my impress
sions Of American education by a
single personal note. have placed my
two sons in the Hopkins grammar
school at New Haven to prepare for
Yale.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

The Womans Journal says that the
Increase of suicide In this country
shown by the Chicago Tribunes fig-
ures il due to our faithfulness in the
supposed sacred duty of Winding our
own business. II says that " the
heart of people proverbially kind
generous energetic and resourcefui,
quick to respond to big, sudden dis
aster. would open itself to the every
day needs Of the world, there would
be fewer lives crushed by the slow
accumulation of troubles This Is true
enough as general view, but the
matter of helping other people or even
of knowing about their troubles Is us
ually a delicate and difficult one. Many
suicides are the result Of impaired
health, Incorporate habits or other
troubles beyond the reach Of human
kindness to aid, and many OF them are
such as the sufferer would prefer to
die rather than reveal. There Is no
doubt that most Of the worlds trouble
is of its own making; or that there Is
kindness and generosity enough to ap-
ply to all real needs, but how to bring
about that brotherhood OF man that
shall make mutual understanding and
confidence possible, is the problem.
oh. the pity OF II. seems to be the
only deduction we can draw.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Where Titles Were UnavaiIine.

Count Cassini's coachman was indig-
nant at being stopped on street under
repair. Let me by" he said. Il
drive the Russian ambassador" Il
can't do it," replied the man who was
keeping carriages off. The coachman
then announced imperiously. Il drive
Count Cassini. Master of the Imperial
Court of Russia. and Ambassador Ex-
traordinary and Plenipotentiary OF the
Russian Empire" "G'wan down the
other street" replied the guard. I'M
moved. Il wouldn't let you through IL
you were driving free born American
citizen"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

The investigation of Chicago's the
atra horror has ended as II should In
placing the main responsibility for the
disaster upon the leading city officials
who made no effort toward the en-
forcement of municipal laws for public
safety. 1t is time public officials be-
gan to learn that they have some du-
ties to perform for the people who
maintain them and that public position
means something besides an oppor-
tunity for political and graft games.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
The Cold Snap.
[For the Reformer.l

For the Reformer.l
Sing a song of Cold Snap
Weary farmers sigh,
Driving stock to water,
Springs and wells gone dry.
Ponds and brooks are ce-bound
Water pipes are "friZ,'
Eggs way up to forty
Butter, too, has ''riz."
Sing a song of Big Thaw-
Rain and rain and rain;
Springs and wells a-filling
Farmers smile again.
Little streams are rushing
Fretting at their banks
Big ones launching icebergs,
Playing cruel FRANKS
Sing a song of waiting,
Sick with fear and dread;
Water at our door-ways
Sullen skies o'erhead.
Then, when ice-gorged torrents
Threaten loss and pain,
Long comes good old Cold Snap
And ties things up again
"A. D. R.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

A Barre lawyer questions the au-
thority of the state board of health to
compel changes in public buildings;
but no one questions the fact that 1t
was up to somebody to see that the
laws for public safety were enforced
The state board Of health is to be con-
graduated In that 1t was the first to
recognize and perform this duty. 1t
had the unimpeachable authority of
Stern Necessity, materialized by the
Chicago horror, for the action 1t took.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
If that Wilmington, Del, minister did

If that Wilmington, Del, minister did
advocate from his pulpit the lynching
of the negro murderer Of Helen Bishop,
then his brother ministers are right in
calling him to account, as they are do
ing, for "unchristian and unministerial
conduct" In the pulpit, surely. If any
where, obedience to our country's laws
should be taught, along with profound
respect for the laws of God. And In
the pulpit also as surely should 1t be
remembered that Vengeance is mine.
will repay saith the Lord
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

town would insis, on knowing some
thing about the details OF the town
business and would demand strict IN
tegrity and exactness on the part OF
their public servants, 1t would tend 10
bring honest official service up from
the discount II suffers under the graft
system, to handsome premium, The
apathy shown by individual citizens
In regard to the details OF public busi-
ness is responsible for most Of its mis-
conduct and costs those citizens dear
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Legal. NOTICES.
STATE OF VERMONT By the Probate cou

IyTATE OF VERMONT BY the Probate Court
- MARLBORO, IS. for said District
To all persons interested in the estate OF
JULIA j. BUTLER, late of Brattleboro In
said district, GREETING;
You are hereby notified that this Court Will
decide upon the allowance of the account OF
David Carey. Administrator upon the Estate
of Julia j. Butler, late of Brattleboro, in said
district, deceased. and decree distribution
thereof to the persons entitled thereto al tne
session thereof to be held at the Probate Of
fce in Brattlehoro in said district, on the Goth
day of January, A. ID. 1904, when and where you
may be heard in the premises II you see cause.
3-3t A. +. SCH WENh, Register.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

If it is true, as charged in some parts
of the state, that policemen and JUS
tees are employing ways that are
dark and tricks that are vain" to null
tiply their fees under the new liquor
law. it is simply a matter that requires
the remedy of good citizenship like
numerous other and bigger graft
games. The new law brings the bust
ness right down to the very doors of
the people and a man must be either
very Indifferent or self-centred IL the
petty officials of his own town can play
'possum with the town money without
his knowledge II the citizens Of a,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

There will surely be quick and gen.
erous response to the appeal of the ma
tional committee of the Audubon So
cleties In behalf of the perishing birds
Their natural food supply being cut
Off by the heavy sleet storms and snow
fall of this bitter winter our little
brothers of the air. are left dependent
for their lives upon our bounty. Let
US not forget our feathered friends.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
We Must Have Water.
Waterbury Record.l

The time is coming when Vermont
will have a lumber commission and
law to back the commission up, which
wTll prohibit cutting down the small
timber The sooner such commis-
sion is made the better, Robbing the
forests of small timber is being keenly
felt more this year than in the past
This as a rule is what makes the
springs low, and in some instances no
water at all
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
STArE OF VERMONT, By the Probate Court

STATE OF VERMONT, / By the Probate Court
- MARLBORO, IS. for said District.
EMILY ID. NORRIS. late of Bratteboro, de-
ceased GREETING;
WHEREAS, Alma +. Fisher has presented to
this Court an instrument purporting to he the
last will of said deceased. for probate You are
hereby notified that this Court will decide upon
the probate of said Instrument at the session
thereof to be held at the Probate Office in Brat
tleboro, in said district, on the 3oeh day OF jan
uary A. ID. 1904. when and where you may ap-
pear and contest the same If you see cause.
3-3t AT. SCHWENK, Regjs,w
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

Panama starts out very uprightly
and properly in the framing of her new
constitution, by approving an article
prohibiting gambling in the republic.
Her attitude on the subject is the more
commendable because gambling has
been in the past a source of large reve-
nue. to the Colombian government.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

Vermonters may well feel proud OF
the tribute paid them by President
Roosevelt In his letter to the Boston
Vermonters last week. We need not
envy the records of other states In
growth and financial prosperity when
to us is accorded on such high author
ity the greater and truer national In
fluence-that of strong and upright
character,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
She 10 No Sponge.
fMiddlebury Register.

Vermont can certainly be depended
upon to do something at the st. Louis
exposition. We hear 1t rumored that
Gov. ]. G. Mccullough is personally
himself in the matter and
may erect building with his own per-
sonal funds.-Waterbury Record.
May" is good, but will not is better
Vermont does not wish her excellent
governor to make any such self-sacri-
flee,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
c,rArEnE VERMONT The Probate Court

CTATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court
- MARLBORO, SIS. for said District
To all persons interested in the estate OF
WILLIAM REDDIN and THOMAS REDDIN,
minors over fourteen years of age, of Vernon in
said district,
GREETING:
WHEREAS. Matthew Reddin. guardian OF
WILLIAM EbODIN AMI THOMAS REDDlN.
minors as a5rresaid. has filed his petition in
this Court Citing forth that said minors own
certain real estate in said Vernon, to wit. an un-
divided interest in the home place, formerly
owned by their father. WILLIAM REDDlN, and
that it will be conducive to the interest OF said
wards to sell thewhole of thereal estate. for the
purpose of putting the proceeds thereof at in
terest or otherwise invest the same; and pray
ing for license to sell the same. Whereupon
il Is ordered that the same be heard at the ses-
sion of said Court. TO be held at the Probate
Office in Brattleboro. on the 9Th day of Feb
ruary, 1905. when and where you may be heard in
the premises If you see cause.
4-3t AT. SCHwENK, Register.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
No More County Charity.
fSwanton Courier. ]

The Courier joins with The Messen-
ger in protesting against the custom
which has prevailed in this and other
countries of the state of bestowing the
states attorneyship upon some young
lawyer, worthy or unworthy. simply
because he needs to be helped along
If the rumors The Courier keeps hear
ing amount to anything. this Is only
one of several things that will undergo
a change at the hands of the next Re-
publican county convention.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Must Have Settled.
rst Johnsbury Republican,

[St. Johnsbury Republican,
The Burlington Free Press publishes
the following from a correspondent at
East Monkton
THE Man. Who. stole the kerocene
OIL from the Thomas, saw mill and put
waiter in its place. can-settle It by
leaving town. by Jan. Is. 1904. Other
Ways. there Will be. an other Method.
used"
We have been watching for some
thing to drop at East Monkton, but so
far nothing has but the thermometer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

Earnest thinkers will not agree with
Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi that ed
ucation is the curse of the negro race.
The negroes are not getting the right
kind of education, as a rule. it may be,
but they ought to have it, Proper edu-
cation is their greatest need.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Mu.t Have a Bio head.
IMorrisville News and Citizen.l

The St Johnsbury Caledonian sug-
gests II. N. Turner Of st. Johnsbury
as one of the delegates to the Chicago
convention. Vermont has few ADLER,
cleaner or more progressive business
men that Mr.. Turner, who has for the
past decade managed the affairs OF the
Fairbanks Scale Co. He wears large
sized hat.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Mustn't 30 Pieqish.
lst. Johnsbury Republican,

Is IL true that the Hon. Chauncey w.
Brownell Of Burlington has heuten-
ant governor insect buzzing above MS
ear fiappers and is just waiting for
some one to come along and let II
loose? Our Chauncey" has been pref
ty nearly around the political plum
tree in the season Of ripe fruit, and
there are those who would suggest that
he take to the gooseberry bushes and
give somebody else a chance.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Don't Be Cranky.


Don't make it as hard as possible for
your officers to enforce the law and
then find fault because some violation
escapes his vigilance. A little money
spent in fire escapes is Of no import
ance where the safety of human be-
ings Is concerned.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

Public sympathy should be accord
ed to the Marble city. In addition to
cultured taste for Shakespeare, she
has factional fighting over the old
Clement Proctor issue. a no-license
movement and a house-of-correction
overflow of nonresident license law
offenders. Such an internal conglom-
Grafton must be infinitely distressing.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
A Tempting Offer.
IN. Y. Herald.l

Young Mr.. Rockefeller says that
what the men of to-day need is work
and plenty of it. Glad to hear It,
Can help Mr.. Rockefeller to a share In
exchange for the privilege OF using his
check book.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

The preservation of our forests is
public necessity. 1t means the pres
ervation of our water supply and Of
our agricultural industry and safety
from flood and freshet. The people
should rightly understand these points.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial Columns
Of Our Esteemed Contemporaries.
Newspaper sermonizins.
[Lyndonville Journal

Several Of the state papers nave
taken to preaching short sermons IN
their editorial columns. II Is good
sign as It not only enlarges the field
Of the press but gives 1t higher value.
People are just as much interested In
the elementary principles of every day
morality as they are in politics and
the events of the hour, and the NOR
atty preached by the newspaper ID
pretty sure to be free from the ear
marks Of dogma and sectarianism.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

How fortunate that the great coal
strike and the great cold snap were
not twins! One winter could not have
borne them both with safety.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Shouldn't Throw Stones at Utah.
Huntington Clipper.1

1t is awfully easy to pose as being
virtuous and just as easy to condemn
the acts of others. Good Vermont Ia
dies have filed petitions with Senator
Proctor seeking to remove Senator
Smoot of Utah from his seat in the
senate. The good ladies no doubt mean
we'll but why not exert their efforts
nearer home and upon persons who
need their kind attentions fully as
much as the Utah Mormon?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Better Stay Away.
1.-THE Commoner.l

The military etiquette that prevented
a word of commentator for General
Miles when he retired was on vaca-
ton when General Young retired.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

With the enrolment of peanuts on
the list of Injuries will pass another
pleasure of the poor. 1t will be pop
corn or pretzels to go next, perhaps.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
STATE OF VERMONT, | BY the Probate Court

- MARLBORO IS. for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate OF
OPHEIIA II. STETSON, late of Brattleboro,
deceased, GREETING:
WHEREAS, j. II. Soiday has presented to this
Court an instrument purporting TO be the last
will of said deceased, for probate You are
hereby notified that this Court will decide upon
the probate of said Instrument at the session
thereof to be held at the Probate Office in Brat
tleboro in said district on the 3oth day of jan
uary A. ID. 1904, when and where YOU may appear
and contest the same. if you see cause.
3-3t A. f. SCHWENk, Register.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
Must Be a Democrat.
GSwanton Courler.1

Believe it or not, but the name OF
the man who will be the next governor
of the state of Vermont has not even
been mentioned yet.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
The Signs Of the Times.


Unless all signs fail, and the times
are not quite dry enough for that, local
option has come to stay.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

True courage and courtesy always
go hand in hand. The bravest men are
the most forgiving-the most anxious
to avoid quarrels.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

There is but one real failure in life.
and that is not to be true to the best
one knows.-Canon Farrar.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29

Shall it be deer or damages? The
farmers are yet in doubt. 1t depends
on the price of cabbages next year.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-29
INFORMATION
Given to the Public by our
Local Druggist.

We want the public to know that
the most valuable and delicious tasting
cod liver oil preparation known to
medicine 10 Vinol.
Vinol contains ALL of the medicinal
elements of cod liver oil, actually taken
from fresh Gods livers, but not drop
of oil.
For this reason il is recognized
throughout the world as the greatest
health restorer and strength creator
known to medicine, and we do not
believe there is man, woman or child
in this vicinity but what Vinol will
benefit them.
1t makes health and strength for old
people, weak, sickly women and chill
dren, nursing mothers, and after .
severe sickness.
Cures hacking coughs, chronic colds,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles. Unequalled to create an
appetite, and to make those who are
too thin, fat, rosy and healthy.
Try Vinol on our guarantee to return
your money if you are not satisfied.
GEORGE e. Greene,
-.,.D@.e- oaa-t ranpn VT
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1904-05-14

a royal pedigree being lineally
descended from the great trot-
ting and pacing families OF the
world. His sire was General
Wilkes, record 2.2l 3.4, a pro-
ducer of extreme speed and a
son Of the mighty George Wilkes
the worlds champion stallion,
while his dam was Molly Black
ford by Mambrino Boy, record
2.26 IL, the sire Of a number OF
fast performers, also the sire OF
the dam Of Allerton, 2.09 IA and
Axtell, 2. IL. Nam brino Boy $
sire was Mambrino Patchen 5Sthe
greatest brood maresireth world
has ever yet produced. Second
dam by Kimbraugh's Abdallah, a
son Of Abdallah Is, who was
Hambleton los best son
General Blackford when in
training convinced all horseman
that he is possessed Of two
minute speed combined with
great endurance. His colts are
now developing great speed and
are known by horsemen all over
the northwest. He is the sire Of
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1904-05-14
GEN'L BLACKBOARD
"A Fashionable Bred Wilkes Nam.
brino Stallion that Will Re.
.;:::..::.:,:;= main in Bemidji.

DR.. j. Warninger, the Veterin-
ary whohas madeBemidj jihishead- :
quarters with the famous stallion,
General Blackford, for the past
three months has decided to re-
main in Bemidj permanently
and General Blackford will also
remain here.
General Blackford is perhaps
the best known horse in the
northwest and with but four
years Of intelligent management
by his present owner, Dr.. ..
Warninger, has made a reputation
as a sire of uniform and
extreme speed that excells that
of any other stallion in
the northwest. He has