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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06
PLAIN TALK FOR PLAIN PEOPLE.
Crisp and Breezy Comment on Mat.
tiers in the Public Eye.

| (Written Tor the Reiormef.)
Not much doing politically this
week. The waiting game is the most
popular with all hands, This suits
| Clement, who advertlses to keep things
stirred up. Stanton and Bell who are
doing good and honest work for the
nominations De Boer who Is out west
chasing up business, and j, l.. Mar
tin, who greatly prefers to devote his
time to paying job IL doesn't SUIT
the newspapers, of course, but news
papers don't really count, except when
politicians want something of themi
then they're the great, popular
moulders of progressive sentiment"
Papers who have attached them
selves TO the Bell and Stanton booms
are whooping with a feigned and me-
chanical Joy to reinforce their cour-
age. A couple of them, who would
rather tell the truth than encourage a
candidate. disclaim anything resem-
bling a united movement in their favor;
the others are claiming everything in
sight on general principles. Nobody
has anything against Bell, the farm
ers' candidate, but the enthusiasm IN
his behalf doesn't materialize, The
Clement people have their eye mostly
on stanton and ask no better fun that
to take n fan out of him. with his
prohibitory sentiments, prohibitory
backing and the general chance for
a prohibitory stab at local option this
fan.
What follows? Nine men In ten
naturally frame their lips TO the
words DE Boer." Most extraordinary
case of unanimity I ever heard of.
And, by the way if that unanimity is
put in a practicable FORM it's my
opinion that De Boer viii accept.
doubt if either Bell or Stanton would
care to wrestle with the Montpelier
man And Clement? He'll let De
Boer alone. That's a self-evident fact,
as the lazy demonstrators used to
say of the simpler propositions of
first book. 1t then becomes
a matter of choice, in which case
what does accused say?
at this time l may frankly say
hat l should like to be governor for
he sake of the service, and If that
service We're before me in the form of
IN actual choice, I would gladly and
proudly respond to the call"
In other words If Clement keeps out I
# it, which he will, and Bell and \
stanton withdraw, which they win .
AVE tor be licked-we have Mr.. .
De Beers glad and proud acceptance of
situation that would give Vermont
he chance of her life to roll up an
ld-time republican majority, which,
y the way, the republican national
arty very greatly needs in its bust
ess. It's up to Bell and stanton. Do
hey want to be governor more than
hey want to help the party? IA
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06

The whitecappers of Pownal may
have been good men. some of the
best In town, but il so they were
good men gone wrong" 1t often
happens.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial columns
OF Our Esteemed Contemporaries.


Il seems TO be generally conceded
that Senator Foraker in his recent
visit to Vermont found himself up
against the real thing in republican,
ism.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06
THE MEDDLER.
~ tie coat ms put it on

The past winter must have been ex-
ceedingly severe for the hoboes, and
the warm spots which they were
lucky enough 10 find were doubtless
few and far between. one hobo
found an exceptionally warm spot the
other day. however--so warm that he
hao to vacate after a short time He
had Just made himself comfortable In
the shady side of an empty coal car,
part of the train standing IN the rear
Of Union block when his whereabouts
were discovered by a number of
youths In an adjacent drug store,
Thinking TO have q little fun with
the wanderer they began to throw
things into. the car where he lay
Fiist II was small empty bottles, then
vials filled with water, which broke
as they struck in the car bottom and
spAshed the hobo with an element
abfprreht to him. AS the bottles be-
gam To grow larger and the boys be- |
ganlto get the tramp's range his posi-
tionI grew precarious untll AT last he |
hudled himself into corner think
inglt ON of sight. He realized his
mispke q few seconds later when a
well Iaimfd bottle of ammonia landed
within a few feet of his head, and he
was pblised to go forward into the
smoltr' heaping curses upon his per-
secutrs. Probably that tramp mark
ed Ne drug store with the proper
sign, the tame which Is used 10 con-
vey he Intelligence beware Of the
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06

To tell the truth. ia rather see a
ball game, with even scores in single
figures, than know all the politics
there is.
And the great national game, which
has been so steadily losing its grip
on the public, according 10 the Anvil
Experts, is due for the biggest season
in its history.
The glad, pure joy of a ball player
who wins a game in the last half of
the ninth inning touches the zenith
of human bliss
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06

But what a grand charj there was
for somebody itching for hthoritv 70
- -. III II would have Zen only
niue WORK on the part l some as
pliaiit 70 nave landed .hidelf win
ner provided he had done 3 work on
ene qulet' Mr.. Calvin \ instance
found himself elected bah on al
votes. Even the candid l. for re-
election We're worried VIII il tool,
The ballot clerks so dong Ireach the
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06
BRATTLEBoRo, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1904

srssTo Al uRArTlfsoao posT offos IS 'fcoNo Class ""
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06

The good work that young Glib
SON pony pitcher, is doing for the
4 Boston Americans, reminds me of
4 Gibson's last appearance in a Ver-
mont league. He was pitching for
Plattsburgh, and Mike Powers. now
backstop for the Philadelphia Atblet-
lies. was behind the bat. st. Albans
mad Doheny, the famous Pittsburg
southpaw, who was then on New
forks suspended list and playing in !
dependent ball. Gibson had held 81 5
Adams level for eight dong innings
theh Plattsburg got a score in the
nihth' 81 Adams again tieing it in
her nan. 1t was up to Gibson for the a
tehth' as Doheny had BANKED a
Plattsburgh and st. Adams only c
needed one to win. Then the little lad Il
from Notre Dame got his. t
said it was a hard game. Gibson p
pitching against a National leaguer y
ma in that fatal tenth. Dohenv Went cl
Town to the coaching lines and on W
ned up Dad Clarke repertory of Ia
ak He called attention to Glib m
ons fatigue to his ilady-like deliy- If
ry' to various points of interest in m
is personal appearance. while Mike an
overs was too mad to talk. He so
lerely knelt and prayed that the pc
tile lad would burn EN- over. Glib it
IN did his best, but the strain was me
1iihs and pretty soon a little Texas
aguer got St Adams man to first
ia Doheny was up to bat!
The big fellow with the larboard Tor
ing saw it was up to him to win the pu'
me and he grinned on Gibson with iltt
sardonic smirk as he swung the pir'
low experimentally and told the ler
ectators what he would do. The the
cher wasn't worrying much. for iou
heny never couId hi h,,t ~ vot,
sly sent over fast. straight one eiec
. the man at bat just naturally me
nged it to deep right field. and. -
ore the ball could be fielded in
'kness and all. the man on first
home and it was all off. And no ~
grace to Gibson. either B$;
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06

Hereafter, When man gets a
eart-breaking story /, of restitution
from the cousin of man whose wife
has relatives in the town adjoining
and who is therefore in a Rosition
to know the facts in the case, les' him
give his authority, along with the
story, for publication.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06

Dunmerspn's license board No.
is evi lentlyon top of the heap. In
spite of thu fact that its successor
was abpointf several weeks ago the
old bprd filling strong in its posi-
ton, did nothesitate to grant the APP
pllcaliW of ae only licensee in town.
and the seertary of state ratified its
action by lsiing the license, In re-
gard 70 the lgal standing of a board
Of license commissioners Judge Wat
son said lecAtly; We hold that
they are aIcdrt and can only be re-
moved fron dice by court Of high !
er suthorit'."1 This opinion removes
any doubt Fht may have existed as to
the rights Z board OF selectmen to
Dust the 9ense commissioners.
HEREAFTER wld charges are brought
against then he commissioners will
have to be avn hearing in county
cour. As hHas the situation in
Dunrnerston II concerned The Med
der hasn't aAydoubt that board No.
] Is fully as cNpetent to administer
analE as boart No. 2. The trouble
IN INT town NJ its beginning in a
scrap between e two factions that
are az war therefnd II is a good deal
OF question wther there were any
srounis for the tempt to bounce the ;
Old pqrd emind legal authority 10
me contrary Notwithstanding,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06

The Australian systenpf voting is
an rlght when an electl of import
aice Is taking place al 1here is a
chance for the exercise undue in
iiuence upon the votersbut il Ger
tainly resembled an UNNECESSARY ex-
pense at Tuesdays vfEe meeting.
About 90 officials incIlng ballot
Jerks, instructors. policJfficers. etc.
we're employed at a coIto the VIII
age Of nearly $50. and * about 100
neh Went TO the trout of voting.
the village Is requirJ by law to
make such pompous jplay at its
hnua4 meeting there hight to be
ONE method of developk a cores
onding amount of exckment. AS
is we are hardly htting our
loney's worth.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06

Speaking of jrses reminds Tho
Meddlet Of an aniote which is told
at the expense of local attorney He
was ATTENDING alpub3ic gathering
somewh9e up thtate." recently and
in conversation wi benevolent
looking parsonage, whom. bv the
way, he lad never sn given an intro
duction. the young aver naturally |
began 10 fiscuss iii matters. rs
there prospect Off long term OF
court in gWndhar& county this
SPRING. sad the Anger interest
eddy, NO, repIt Brattleboro's
legal light, II think Ewiu he rather
short We haven't a many cases.
We had an / importiA lone at last
'pring's tern. At ha,s my partner
i'd for | was away athe time but
he opposition put up she sort of
AXE excuse aid the conunded Judge
IT." 20 w said the
tranger with n slight mile, Il re-
lember presided at At term my
elf" And the drinks e. etc.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-06
BRATTLEBORO BUSINESS DIRECTORY

.EQ X. G0RHAM, M. D., Whitney block.
~ Main Street, lifattlebOrO. Practice limitea
20 the diseases of the Eye, Ear, Throat ana
Nose. Office hours o. - 10 u, I TO p. M, Tues
days and Fridays only. Remainder Of week AZ
Bellows Falls, lstf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
Dropping Dead Territory.

d. A. Cameron & Sons, of Mar
ietta, who have been actively en-
gagged in oil operating for the past
several years, are giving up all
their dead territory in Guernsey,
Noble, Monroe and Washington
counties, Ohio, in order to do
away with paying rentals. In the
past three years they have had
under lease thousands of acres Of
land which they have tested and
found to their satisfaction to be
worthless. This territory is be-
ing dropped and within the last
thirty days they have given up
some eighty separate tracts on
which the rentals alone amounted
to upwards of $4,000 per month.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

That is a question that is asked
frequently these days.
So far as we can learn from the
country district there seems to be
only three candidates who are be-
ing really considered; they are
Shriver, Elder and Conoway. The
latter was chairman Of the Repub-
ican County Executive commit
tee two years ago, and it is gener-
ally believed he used his office and
personal influence to defeat Hick-
man and Underwood for this rea-
son he will be defeated by the
friends of the men he helped to
defeat while holding an office
that made him in duty bound
compelled to support and work
for them, but, on the contrary, he
held on to his office and worked
against the nominees of his party.
This is the report, and it is gen
orally believed to be correct,
whether it is or not.
This leaves the fight between
Shriver and Elder.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
THE WEATHER THREE YEARS AGO

had from four to five inches of
snow on the ground here, and it
continued to snow until Sunday
afternoon. We had no record of
such a rain and snowstorm before
in the Ohio valley. Middle Is
land creek, at Middlebourne, was
higher than it had ever been
since the memorable flood of 1875.
So while we have had plenty of
cold weather this April there have
been other Aprils much worse
than the present one. The differ
ence this year and other years has
been in that the present spring
up to this date we not yet have
had one single warm day. A few
afternoons have been fairly warm
but we have had so far no real
warm weather for even one day
this year.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

Three years ago today we had
a big food in the Ohio river.
This is interesting to recall at
this time, when so many people
are talking about the present cold
spring.
The food of April, 1901, reach
ed it's highest point here on Sun
day, April 81. It raised the river
so it was up Water street as far
as Lacy's old store. All on Nc
Coy avenue were flooded out, and
mail trains did not run from Fri
day until Tuesday. The rain
which caused the food commenc-
ed to fall on Thursday evening,
and continued right along with
out very much intermission until
Saturday evening, when it began
to snow, and Sunday morning we
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
DELEGATES TO ST. LOUIS

The alternates to the delegates
at large are:
Joseph Murphy, of Wood.
Berry G. Afford, of Lewis.
Alex F. Matthews, Of Greenbri-
er.
Hon. Robert F. Kidd, of Gill
mer.
First District.
Charles Fl. Taney, Of Ohio ;
John W. Davis, of Harrison.
Alternates-Henry Zillikin, of
Brooke; Bruce Hall, of Wetzel.
Second District.
Charles W. Boyer, of Berkeley /;
Andrew j. Wilkinson, of Taylor.
Third District.
John D. Anderson, of Nicholas; ];
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
WHO WILL BE THE NOMI-
NEE FOR SHERIFF?

/ Of course, all of the other can
didates will receive more or less
votes, but the country people so
far as we can learn will, and are
concentrating on Elder and Shri-
yer.
In Sistersville there has not
been much interest taken in the
matter yet.
Roberts Haught, Shriver, Con-
oway, Elder, Mercer; in fact,
about all the candidates are be-
ing talked of a little, but up to
date there seems to be no candi-
date that has any. particular work
being done for them. Elder is
well liked here so far as he is
known. Shriver has many friends
and so has Mercer. Roberts has
some active workers here. No
candidate here so far has been Sc
lected, so far as we can learn.
Our people seem to be inclined to
have an interview with all the
candidates before they decide
who they will vote for.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
STEEL PLANT NEWS

port has been made and is very
satisfactory. The expert shows
by actual figures steel can be
manufactured at least 81 a ton
cheaper here than it can be made
in Chicago.
Mr.. Miller says now he has but
little doubts about the Chicago
people taking hold of the steel
plant and completing it. Miller
may seem to be working slowly,
but so far he has always been sue
cessful, and he will get Paden
City on it's feet again before many
moons.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

AS we stated last night, the case
of Cox against Elizabeth Wood
was decided in favor of Mrs.
Wood, but the verdict Of the jury
had to be set aside by the Judge.
In preparing the declaration in
the case the attorneys for Cox
claimed title to the whole lot Cox
OWNS, instead Of asking judg-
ment for the small part in contro-
versy. The jury found for the de-
fendant, which gave her not only
the land that was really in contro-
versy, but the whole lot. In order
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

At the Democratic convention
at Charleston yesterday to nomi-
nate delegates to the st. Louis
convention who will assist in NOM
mating a candidate for the Demo
cratic ticket, the following dele
gates were elected, among the
number being Frank D. Mccoy, of
this city:
Delegates at Large.
Ex-senator johnson n. Cam
den, of Wood.
Ex-senator Henry G. Davis, Of
Randolph.
Ex-Governor W. A. MaeCorkle,
of Kanawha.
Hon. Owen S. Mckinney, of
Marion.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

Robert Miller arrived in the
city last night, and informs us he
hopes to have work resumed on
the steel plant at Paden City in a
short time.
Some days since he was here
with a gentleman who represent
ed Chicago capitalists, and he
made a careful estimate as to
what the steel plant was worth
as it now stands, and also what it
would cost to manufacture steel
at Paden City.
Mr.. Miller has just returned
from Chicago, and finds this re-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
THE WOODSTOCK CASE

to correct this error the judg-
ment of the jury had to be set
aside, but the case is settled in ia
vor of Mrs. Wood, and will prob
ably be dismissed.
Wood sold a lot to Jonathan
Rice, who traded it afterward to
Charley Cox for a lot in the city.
Cox had it surveyed and claimed
the oil we'll on his lot he traded
for with Rice was on his lot by
nine inches, and it was over this
nine inches Of land the suit WIS
brought. The jury say the well
belongs to Mrs. Wood.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
Ladies Aid Market.

The Ladies Aid society of the
Christian church will hold a mar
ket at Mrs. Marbach's millinery
store, on Diamond street, between
the hours Of 10 and IL o'clock
Saturday, April %. Homemade
pies, cake, bread and salads.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
Condition Remains Critical.

We are sorry to say there was
no change in the condition of
John Armstrong, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. L. Armstrong, when we
went to press this afternoon. The
patient is gradually growing
weaker, and the attending physi-
clans have no hopes of his recov-
cry.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

Charles W. Ostenton, of Fayette.
Fourth District.
q. Warren Hayes, of Calhoun :;
H. S. Wilson, of Wood.
Alternates-E. NJ. Gilkeson, of
Wood; F. D. Mccoy, of Tyler.
Fifth District.
DR.. Charles c. Hogg, of Cabell {;
Justus NJ. Collins, of Mercer.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
Ben Hur Social.

The members of the Ben Hur
lodge will hold a social at Mrs.
Marbach s residence, on Georgia
street. Friday evening, April 22.
A most cordial invitation is ex-
tended 10 all to attend.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

Firemen's masquerade ball to-
night.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
EDWIN n. FISCHER

@ adj Largest Store Tyler Wet Lace ad on
Counties.
More Astounding Bargains in
Stylish Garments for Wo.
men and Girls.
Hundreds Of women have profted by The great
Aerings anywhere else at any near such price.
Beautiful Tailored
Suits at $6.08.
to 40; these suits the left-overs and
worth $lO $3.50, SIS and 500; all will go at
the choice of ...... .......".........$6S8
Stylish Brilliantine Skirts
In Black, Brown, Navy Blue and Green; regular
SIS kind for. ....... ...............$29
Ladies' All Silk Foulard Suits; worth $15 $975
Ladies' Wkite Br lliantne Skirts ;worth $s5o$5.es
Three Special Lots in Ladies'
Ready to Wear and Trim.
med Hats.
Lot No. 1-25 Hats; no two alike; worth $1.5O to
$1; WILL go Ior ..............9Sc
Lot No. 225 Hats; worth $225, $780, So and
1925; will go for. ...........S69
Lot No. $50 Hats; ranging in price anywhere be-
tween 1926 to Sc; will 60 for. .........$ 1898
SPECIAL PRICE ON UHILDREN's HATS AND
LACE GOODS FOR THIS WEEK
Some Muslin Underwear for ladies and chill
dren at greatly reduced price.
$50 Dozen at 25c each.
One special lot containing $50 dozen pairs of
Ladies Drawers; in five styles; misses and chill
Cren's Drawers in three STYLES. Tadies' Corset
Covers in eight styles; and Children's Gowns and
Skirts will go at each. ....... ..............25c
IT WILL PAY YOU TO ATTEND THIS SALE
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

See w h j t e
G oods, E m
5roidery and
Lace ad on last
page.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

Zee w hi t Q
Good S, e M
broidery q n d
Lace ad on last
page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
FUNERAL OF CHARLES FOSTER.
impressive Ceremonies at His Old
Home at Fostoria.

A dispatch from Fostoria, Ohio. yester-
day says: The funeral of the late Ex-Sec-
rotary of the Treasury and Ex-Governor of
Ohio. Charles Foster. was held here this
afternoon. the services being conducted at
the Methodist Episcopal Church in the pres
ence of a very large congregation includ-
ing many distinguished men of Ohio and
other states The services were conducted
by the Rev Messrs. ]. w. Hyslop, rector
of Trinity Episcopal Church of Tiffin, who
read the Episcopal service for the dead;
Rev. ]. F. Harshager, pastor of the church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13

where the funeral was held. who delivered
the eulogy in which he gave brief his
tory Of Mr.. Fosters life and achievements.
and the Rev. C. G. Martin, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church. who offered prayer.
quartet sang Mr.. Fosters favorite
hymns, namely. 'In the Sweet Bye and
Bye" "Thy Will Be Done" and Nearer.
My God. to Thee"
There was a profusion of beautiful for
al tributes. Gov. Herrick. Ex-Gov. Nash
and Gen. ]. Warren Keller. at whose home
Mr. Foster was taken Ill. were among those
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
"The Mark"

This Ii the title OF q fascinating novel by
Aouila Kempster. which will appear AZ q
daily serial in The Evening Star. Watch
for the opening chapters next Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13

A strange phenomenon = reported from
t-ange county. Va, where the wells are
going dry In the dead OF winter. after I've
months OF abundant rain and snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-13
Don't Miss The Marx.

II you do you'll miss something good.
for it's q charming story and viii appear
an a daily serial In The Evening Star. be-
ginning next Saturday.
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