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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

is always pitiable, of course. to witness
the depravity possible to human
nature, but no other degree Of pity
seems applicable to her individual
case. No charity Is called for, except
such as might tend to her moral en-
ilghtenment or hinder her from fur
ther crime,
We withhold both pity and charity
from many who are not wicked,
but merely weak TO lavish IL upon
one whose only claim is that she has
been fairly convicted and sentenced
under laws we have made for our own
government and protection Is not only
absurd, but ill-judged, and harmful to
public sentiment and the interests OF
society.
The only question we needed TO
consider in connection with poor
Mary Rogers" was this; Shall the
state put murderers to death? 1t is
an abstract, not a personal question.
The house of representatives has
answered this. Respect the law and
the Judgment Of our courts.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
They Object.

A protest committee from the ma
tional council of women Is urging ac-
ton all over the country to prevent
the passage. in its present form. OF
the bill now before the congressional
senate committee on territories, for
the union of Oklahoma and Indian
territories into state under the
name of Oklahoma and that Of New
Mexico and Arizona territories into a
state under the name OF Arizona.
The portion of the bill objected to
perpetually forbids Acknowledgement
by the new states on account "of
race color, or previous condition Of
servitude" or for anything else ex-
cept "illiteracy, minority, sex, con-
viction of felony, mental condition, or
residence"
The protesting women want the
word sex" left out of this paragraph
They think it an insult to the women
of the great southwest, who have la
bored and suffered with their hus-
bands as pioneers Of civilization.
"Illiteracy. minority sex, conviction
of felony, mental condition"-it must
be admitted that the classification is
not complimentary.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Investigating Public Business.

Sensational rumors are in circula-
ton in regard to discoveries the joint
legislative committee is said to be
making in the course of its investiga-
ton of the affairs of state institu-
lions, but no definite information is
given out.
1t seems to us that an inquiry into
public matters, ordered by represen-
tatives of the people, should be pub
licly conducted and that its proceed
ings should be published as openly as
are the proceedings of a court room.
We fail to see what of public good is
gained by secrecy, closed doors and
the inevitably resulting rumors, often
misleading and unjust.
Secret investigation of public mat
tiers is not the rule in this country.
1t is only when political parties with
interests to guard and power to guard
them, think those interests may be
best served by a judicious report to
the people, instead of knowledge of
the whole details, that Investigations
are so conducted.
1t has often been asserted that YER
mont sadly needs a house cleaning
and it may be that she does; but If
so, mere embarrassing won't answer.
Household dirt and refuse should be
removed, not disinfected and covered
up.
Let's have the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth
about the state institutions, without
even the sembiance of eoncealment
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

A circular on The Humaneness and
Justice of the Death Penalty, issued
by the civic committee of Boston in
sists that it is the duty of society.
not only for self-protection, but lest
she should be "particeps criminis."
to speedily deliver up the blood
stained member to the Highest Tri-
bunal to answer by himself alone for
the shedding of human blood" 1t
claims that the punishment of death
is humane. in protecting society from
excess of murders and that it is de-
manded by the law of retributive
justice II quotes copiously from
the old testament in support of these
Claims. but makes no reference to the
new testament where. in his Sermon
on the Mount. Christ says, "Ye have
heard that it hath been said, An eye
for an eye. and a tooth for a tooth.
But 1 say unto you" etc. People
who are prone to quote the scriptures
in argument on the question Of the
death penalty should read the Ser
mon on the Mount
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Gov. Charles j. Bell has issued the
following proclamation:
Our fathers, after their days of pri-
walton and distress, showed an ex-
allied faith in the principles for
which they fought by setting aside a
day of thanksgiving and prayer TO
God for his multiplied mercies to
them. After years of prosperity and
plenty, let us not be unmindfu of
the same mercies. nor forget to re-
turn thanks to Almighty God for all
his benefits. In accordance with this
custom, and in compliance with the
proclamation of the president, I do
hereby appoint Thursday. Nov. "a.
1904. Thanksgiving day, for the peo-
pie of the state of Vermont.
on that day, in the spirit of a
broader charity, let us bring good
cheer to those less fortunate than
ourselves around the festive board
and the glowing hearthstone. let us
bind closer the ties of kindred and
and in our accustomed
places of worship and at the family
altar. let us render thanks to God for
his abundant blessings to us, as in
dividuals. as a state and as nation,
at peace with ourselves and the
world.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Newspaper Subscriptions.

The bill introduced into the house
of representatives by Mr.. Nutting OF
Westminster provides that newspaper
publishers are not to send papers
after subscription expires, except at
the publishers own risk. 1nasmuch
as this could not possibly interfere
with any private bargain made be-
tween a publisher and subscriber
to continue the paper under certain
terms of payment. there is certainly
no objection to the bill.-Rutand
News.
There is not properly any matter
for legislation in this bill The Re-
former has no particular objection to
it except that it discriminates against
the publisher as a class. All other
citizens in business are entitled to
make any credit arrangements they
choose and are protected by law. Ac-
cording to this bin a publisher could
not legally collect for a paper even II
it were sent on the expressed wish of
the subscriber.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

The Barre Telegram suggests that
legislators be paid five dollars a day
for actual time on duty, in
stead of three dollars a day,
seven days week, during the
term, whether at work or not.
The merit of the kilograms plan is
that it is businesslike; fair to every
body and tending to preserve the
dignity and self respect of the general
fit to indulge in frequent and extend
ed adjournments
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

The st. Adams Messenger insinuates
that the Reformer is trying to con-
apples is sufficient warrant to farmers
for being granted a cider selling mon
opoly. The Reformer did not say that
the fact that apples, fit only for cider,
grow on his land is sufficient reason
why the farmer should be allowed to
sell cider at wholesale; but it does
seem to be a good reason and one
that should entitle him to some con-
sideration. Apples are a natural pro-
duct and cider has uses and value
apart from drinking purposes.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Water Supply of Vermont Rivers.


bulletin. issued by the. United
states geological survey describes the
work. and the value of the work, which
is being done in Vermont by the ny
geographic branch of that service
Gaging stations have been estab-
lished at various points on the rivers
tributary to Lake Champlain ana
from these the drainage area, basin
storage. amount of water flowing IN
stream and it's variation. are estima-
ted.
The latter item is of great value IN
determining the amount OF water
available at certain points for mum
icipal water supply and water power
purposes. If continued long enough
to cover the variety of seasons occur
ing from year to year, these obserVa-
lions afford safe estimate OF the
amount of water which may be ex-
pected in the streams during wet OF
dry times.
The variation of the water supply
In the streams of the state, studied IN
connection with forestry, forms an
interesting field for investigation and
one which may reveal facts vital TO
the future welfare of the state.
This work has been established by
the federal survey, but an effort to Sc
cure an appropriation for its contin-
uation from the present legislature
has been made, in which case the
amount would be duplicated by the
geological survey.
To this demand, as to many others
as worthy and useful Vermonts leg
islators must make reply with the
proportion between her resources and
the call made upon them judicially
in mind. We must advance as fast
as possible in all lines of good work.
but in view of the limited means at
our command, fine discrimination
should be used in our expenditures III
it always were, we might be better
able to cooperate in work of this
kind and in the advancement of va
rious other interests of the state.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
The Thing for Vermont to Do.
ISprlngfleld Repubilcan.l

A bill abolishing capital punishment
entirely has been reported to the
Vermont Legislature from the house
judiciary committee and there Is said
to be a good chance that 1t will sue
coed This Is the thing to do, OF
course unless the constitution Is
amended so as to leave the criminal
courts free to proceed with capital
cases TO the appointed end. subject
only to review and action by the
governor and council on the discovery
OF new evidence. II is little less than
farcical to continue the present pol
icy Of practically forcing a great body
of legislating persons TO sit in judg-
ment on every case issuing from the
courts with the death penalty at
tached. Vermont might as well con-
fer upon the legislature original Jur-
isdiction in and trial OF murder cases.
That would be just as reasonable as
the present practice
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Senator Pierce's Forestry Bill.
Montpelier Journal. ]


Senate bill SO, introduced by Sem
ator Pierce of Windham county pro-
vides for exempting from taxation
for a period of ten years any waste or
uncultivated land which shall be
planted with timber or forest trees
according to rules and regulations TO
be provided by the forestry commits
sioner. The young trees must be
cared for, and II they are not the COM
missioner has power 10 secure the
withdrawal OF the exemption. This is
bill of great Importance. Its pas
sage VIII mean much for the future
of the state. It's method OF operation
Is simple and should be effective. The
small amount that the state would
lose in taxes on the waste and uncui-
tivated land would be repaid many
times after the ten years were up
through the increased value OF the
land to say nothing of the advan-
tages to be secured from the forests
as the protectors OF the water supply.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Fake Weather Forecasts.

The weather bureau connected with
the national department OF agricul-
ture has issued a statement to the
public in regard to the long range
weather forecasts which are pub
lished in newspapers from time to
time. The chief of the national
weather bureau declares that such
forecasts are unreliable and positive
Iy injurious to the public at large and
he believes that their disseminators
knowingly perpetrate fraud.
It is explained that the national
weather service, established in 1870,
leads the world in practical meteor
ology employing the best obtainable
trained and experienced observers
who work on scientific principles; but
even thus, in the light of present
knowledge and with present facilities,
it is impossible to forecast the wealth
err, with sufficient accuracy to be of
value, for periods exceeding two or
three days.
The national bureau makes this
statement both to protect the public
from injury through misleading
weather predictions and to clear it.
self from the disrepute caused by the
frequent attrbution to it Of these
fake forecasts.
Commercial marine, agricultural
and other industrial interests mate
rally affected by weather conditions
should base no calculations on any
forecasts or storm warnings save
those emanatng officially from the
national weather bureau; even these,
the forecaster admits are far from
perfect
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
The Popular Judiciary.

New tpIh CNFiliS 4 P0Nsl
Secretary Hay gravely remarks that
the ''baselessness of the attacks upon
the presidents Panama policy has
now been demonstrated" This shows
what a joke ii was on the professors
of international law when the defend
ers of the administration pretended
to answer their arguments. That was
simply marking time till the election
came: and the real way of finding out
whether precedent and law and treaty
had been violated was to count noses
of course, Mr.. Hay does not mean
this seriously. He would privately
side with Aristotle in insisting that
the only verdict which counts in such
matters is that of the judicious. And
no one knows better than the secre-
tary that the voters did not last Tues
day pass upon the Panama question
or, for that matter, any other ques-
ton of pure policy. Never was there
a campaign in which argument
went for so little. Roosevelt voters
simply looked queer when II was ad-
duced. and said. Granting all that,
am going to vote for Teddy just the
same"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

The st. Johnsbury Republican says
that the best curfew law is a good
father and mother. But a great many
innocent children have not good or
even thoughtful, fathers and mothers
and some have none at all. The cur
few law is but a substitute for paren-
tai care, and as such may do some
good service to growing citizenship.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Not So Guileless.
fTwo-Dollar BIN. Burlington Clipper

[Two- Dollar BIZ, Burlington CHppef.I
Governor Bell is just learning a
thing or two about grangers that he
did not know before. He Is rapidly
reaching the conclusion that he has
got to deliver few OF the goods In
their section II he wishes TO continue
to roll up record breaking majorities.
The season has arrived for the agri-
cultursts to butt in and they are do
ing II good and plenty, and they don't
appear to display any diffidence about
asking for few of the soft things
that are being distributed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
if Foleys Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the cough
and heals the lungs Prevents pneu-
monia and will cure incipient con-
sumption. Contains no opiates and
is safest for children. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and insist upon hav-
ing 1t. Stops the cough and heals the
lungs. Sold by All Dealers.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

The house of representatives has
declared itself strongly on the subject
Of abolshing the death penalty. But
what about the fate of Mrs. Rogers?
Will its convictions be firm enough to
apply to practice as well as theory?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Bosh!

And must poor Mary Rogers hang
by the neck? We trust all those
members of the legislature who feel
to say yes will recall that the Son of
Man speaking to the bystanders sad.
"let him who is without sin first cast
a stone at her."-Essex County Her
aid
Poor Mary Rogers" deserves hang
ing II any human being ever did. II
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Another Worm Turns.

For many years past II has been
the practice OF the Era, as II has
been that OF many other papers
throughout the state, 10 give more or
less space every week 10 notices OF
church. fraternal and society enter
tainments without charge, oftentimes
without even a thank you for the
service. The changing times and
conditions are making different
policy necessary and il has been de-
cided to hereafter make a charge for
all purely business notices that are
inserted for the purpose OF advertis-
ing some form of entertainment.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

Russia is facing a great Internal
crisis. which overshadows in import
ance all questions relating to the war
and foreign politics. A new liberal
movement seems gaining momentum
daily; and is entirely divorced from
any radical revolutionary propaganda.
Prince Sviatopolk-M irsky. the minis
ter of the interior. has given the move
ment impetus. but has done so against
the most powerful influences. and be-
hind the scenes a bitter struggle is
waging for imperial support.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Better Take Chances With Mother.

1t is perhaps to be regretted that
prominent educators at yesterday
meeting of the New England associa-
ton of school superintendent raised
the issue of the early admission of
children to school. It may be true in
theory, as Superintendent Small of
Providence urged. that there is no
reason why an American mother
should send an infant under five years
to school in order to escape the re-
sponsibility of caring for it: but there
should in the discussion be some re-
gard for the welfare of the little chill
dren who are usually better off under
the supervision of professional
teacher at school than of an amateur
mother at home.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
That's Vermont Patriotism.


The legislators thought II would
not be seemly for them TO raise their
own pay and now, 10 be consistent,
they propose to treat everybody alike
and raise nobody's pay. Well, there
seems to be "A good supply Of willing
candidates for public office at present
rites
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Other Channels Are Open, However


BuTTc ITIHtH.I
Governor-elect Douglass OF Massa-
chusetts says he won because OF pub
licity and real issue. Publicity is
becoming recognized more and more
as mighty lever.--Burlington Free
Press.
But II Mr.. Douglass had been run
ming for governor in Vermont he
couldn't have secured publicity
through the columns of the Free
Press
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
The Three RS Again.
Augusta, Ga, Herald. !

Blaine said that Rum, Romanism
and Rebellion" beat him, and Parker
may say that Roosevelt, Roughriding
and Radicalism beat him.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

So Governor Bell has ideas of the
enforcement of the law which he has
difficulty in bending to the granting OF
a pardon? Good.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
Just Like Man.

philadelphia Record.l
Even postage stamp Is no good II
II gets stuck ON Itself
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

cevLor AND INDIA NATURAL GREEN tea II Is to the
Janan tea drnker what sALADA" Black Is to the black
tea drnke Sold only in lead packets 90, 60 and 70
cents per pound BY all Trial packets 10 cents
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
pRArrLEBoRo, FRIDAY, NOV. IS, 1904.

AZ saAtrlssoao posr AS seooso CLASS MAI.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

Devotion in the public schools. Out
of place in mixed populations,
think, and yet we have got this de-
votionai habit badly. The Lords
Prayer can be chanted by any relig-
ion without offense. We have forgot
ten to protest against Catholicism
and | hope the time will come when
all religions can join in praising a
Common Father. For now, let us imi-
tate Artemus Ward and git along as
plesunt as possible"
Yours benevolently,
ii. L. Hindley.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

The next governor? The DIR. Webb
candidacy for 1906 is fairly launched.
| have il from a mans own lips that
Fletcher ID. Proctor is to be candi-
date, while a deal of pernicious ac-
tivity on the part of Joe Jones indi-
Gates that Rutland is by no means
out of the running. Pretty early to
spring such stuff before Thanksgiv-
ing, but here's an AIRLINE wireless
that you can have for what it's worth:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

'Sposin: Or. Webb is permitted to
acquire the governorship at a con-
siderable discount from the 100000
price, the fine Italian handwriters aid
and abet the bargain; then Senator
Proctor resigns. Now, who would
Governor Webb be apt to appoint?
wonder But, as / said, this is
wireless and the linemen have been
working overtime lately.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

The Vermont Press association, af-
ter lmping around the corridors Of
the Pavilion for half an hour, was in
vited to meet with the hospitable Ed
Mutt at the Riverside. Ed. was a
jolly host, but I'm afraid he had to
explain things later. His wife came
in. saw the gang, then excused her.
self. Flossie, the purp, didn't recog-
nize the all-round devilshness of the
bunch and had to be called away.
That was all right. but / did think 1t
was a little rough on the assembled
editorial wisdom to address the little
canine lady thus: Come away,
Flossie / don't think you ought to be
i'm there, either!'
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-15
Texas Club Women.

Houston. Texas, Nov. 15.-Three
hundred or more delegates are at
tending the seventh annual conven-
ton of the Texas Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs. which was formally open
ed here today. The delegates have
several busy days before them a:
much business of importance is to b'
transacted. The evenings will bs
devoted to the social features OF Tho
program. including receptions, lee
lures and concerts. The convention
was called to order by the president
Mrs. f. p. Turner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-15
Walters FIGURING Mills

Capacity, lso barrels q day.
Flour exchanged for wheat
Flour, lnn Feed Chopped Feed.
stc., always on hand
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-15

Robertson for s1.7O per head. They
also purchased 34O wether lambs and
60 yearling wethers from Tunis Swick,
paying $1.70 and 81 respectively
Newt milestone of Heppner, re-
ceived fine bunch of lambs last
week, which he purchased of H. F,
Blahm of Deer creek, some time ago
at s1.65 per head. While here with
the sheep Mr.. MILESTONE had an Of
fer of SO per head, but refused to ac'
cept it, This shows that there is
great demand for good sheep, an'
prices are advancing rapidly.-Gran
County Enterprise
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-15
MunicipaI League of Indiana

South Bend, Ind, Nov. 15.-Mayors
and other officials of leading cities
of the state are gathered here for
the annual meeting of the Municipal
League of Indiana. The sessions viii
continue several days and promise tc
be full of interest. Among othei
things the league will take steps
looking to the repeal or revision ol
the metropolitan police law at the
next session of the state Legislature
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-15
To the AsKiutn.

Mrs. Jesse Lieuallen Of Weston
left last night for Salem, in charge
of Ada Peterson. aged 13. of Weston
who has been adjudged insane anc
will be placed in the asylum. Mrs
Lieuallen was accompanied to thii
city by her husband. who returned
home last evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-15
Injured hy Fall of Horse.

Delbert Crow, a Pendleton acade-
my student, was seriously injured
Saturday afternoon by his horse fall
ing upon him on the mountain neal
Meacham, while gathering horses
His shoulder was dislocated and hi
was otherwise severely bruised AM
will be absent from school for severa
layS