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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
Only Shady Spots.

Taking a bit of the Reformers edi-
tofal on That Missionary Need for q
text, the Burlington News in a re-
cent issue, preached a sermon on In
Darkest Vermont that we'll might
shroud in vapors the brightest, most
sanguine spirit. 1t drew a mild pro-
test from the Rutland Herald. which
rural sections which are said to sit
in the darkness of ignorance destitu-
tion and immortality.
The News accepts, with its usual
unquestioning solemnity the inn
probable Fair Haven story about the
children roaming in the snow last
winter, naked from the waist down,
as probably true in detail'' and de-
clares that there is an average of at
least one such case in every YER
mont community; that no practical
assistance is given such helpless,
hopeless families" and that, on the
contrary, Eve all pass by on the other
side"
The Reformer's observation may be
deficient, as the News suggests, for it
certainly has never seen, or been
given reliable information concerning
such worse than beastly physical
degradation as was portrayed in the
Fair Haven story, It's observation
and information have noted poverty,
misfortune, improvidence and igno-
rance among human beings every
where, but not disproportionately ex-
listing in Vermont. They have also
noted hosts of earnest, sympathetic
fellow beings organized and unor-
ganzed, giving aid wherever possible
and of whatever kind, when need was
known We do not all pass by on |
the other side"-we Vermonters-
and it is unjust to say so, merely be- /
cause highly colored, authorizes, |
unverified and unlikely story runs the /
rounds of the newspapers. The Re /
former is willing to accept the truth |
and make the best of it, but it does /
not believe in beguiling valuable
sympathy with such fiction. The
Fair Haven story still lacks names,
dates and origin. Neither is there
any record of relief to the destitute
family from the town authorities.
We are glad to note that President
Kenyon L. Butterfield of the Rhode
Island agricultural college takes a
hopeful view of the rural conditions
of New England. In a recent address,
teeming with figures and proven
facts, he declared that no new agen-
cies are needed for the betterment of
rural conditions, four at least being
at hand that only need cooperative
effort to be most effective. These
are: Better means OF communica-
ton; organization, the oranges hav-
ing proved successful; education, still
defective, but rapidly improving; re-
igion, the farthest behind, but appar-
entity destined to regeneration,
through the spread of settlement"
work and the rural scheme of the Y.
VI. C. A.
These are some of the means which ,
ire being employed to brighten the
shady spots" of Vermont Earnest d
warm hearted men and women who I
owe their state and it's people and 6
Who are laboring faithfully for the /
general good are using them. We
should not decry their efforts, but /
cooperate and encourage. The need t
S great but it is not hopeless. q
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

A story comes from Missouri of a
cruel practical joke" played on an
old negro by some young white men.
Accusing him of an imaginary crime
they tied him with ropes, nailed his
feet to board and made preparations
as if to burn him alive. He died
of fright. This story is doubtless as
accurately reported as are those
which tell of atrocities committed by
negroes. 1t should remind white peo-
pie of what they are inclined to for
get-that brutality is not confined to
the colored race and that with all our
advantages we are not as far superior
to the negroes as we ought to be-
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
Late, but Satisfactory.

The Boston Record issues this edi-
torial command: Get out into the
woods and fields. See the hepaticas
in thousands; the bluets. the adder
tongue lilies, the trilliums. crimson
purpling the course of brooks. the
saxifrage, spicy white and yellow.
round-leaved violets and arbutus.
See the red and white naples in ex-
quisitely beautiful bloom. the green
veil Of the willows shimmering in
the mist They are late to come. but
spring has arrived with a rush the
past few days. and its glory is good
to behold and to wonder at
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
"Triflins's Out of Tune"
bristol News

Republican success this year was
the convention watchword and woe
to that man or that faction that at
tempts TO make trouble this year. The
republicans will nominate some good,
true republican for governor. on
strong, solid republican platform, and
will elect that man by the largest ma
iority ever given any party candidate
in the history of Vermont. Don't
forget this.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
"Hope Springs Eternal"
rCt Aa,1o,r Nraceaperar

Meanwhile the republican party Of
Vermont is profiting by the first les
son of the memorable campaign OF
1902 and doing some serious thinking
about the kind of men 1t will propose
for office. It is healthy sign. an en-
couraging omen. that the ticket is not
already cut and dried as 1t used to be.
The leaders are taking the people into
their counsels nowadays.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

In refreshing contrast TO the usual
hackneyed expressions of candidates
for any political office or honor were
the words Of Mr.. Hooker OF Brattle-
boro. elected delegate from the Sec
ond district TO Chicago He said; Il
want to go TO Chicago, ana l hope |
may be chosen" He is young man,
only 81. and appears TO be all right
the whole six feet of him.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
Eligibility Hard to Determine.
Medical Record.l

A bin has been introduced in the
Ohio legislature which provides that
no person who is an imbecile insane,
"a drunkard, or suffering from the eff
fects of narcotic drugs, shall be eligi-
BILE to marry WIN the case rest in the
hands of the probate judge? Will it
be his duty TO say to coming, bride
groom. Are you a drunkard? Then
the question comes up, What is
drunkard? That law will be hard to
enforce, and perhaps. in part, win be
held unconstitutional.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
A New Issue.

milwaukee Evening wisconsin,
The Milwaukee News remarks:
Judge Parkers hair is red. A red
head has not yet been elected presi-
dent" The News does unintentional
injustice to the memory Of one Of the
greatest of presidents, who was also
one of the greatest of Americans.
Thomas Jefferson had red hair
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
An Unfortunate Following.
[Bennington Bannerl

The Brattleboro Phoenix and RAN
dolph Herald and News which draft
ed Proctor two years ago are both
out for DeBoer. We We're favorably
inclined toward Mr. DeBoer and are
really sorry this has happened. He
may be able TO live 1t down but he is
now. Of course, out of II for this year.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
No Need of Drafting.


There is a great consolation afford
ed the people of Vermont, providing
the people cannot agree on a salts
factory candidate for governor. There
is a man who now occupies the
magistrates chair and has performed
his duties in a most acceptable man
ner. Gov. J. G. Mccullough, if he
would accept a reelection, would be
the choice of many people, and his
administration certainly merits such
action.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
Injured to Tricks and Dodges?
TNorthfeld News.1

1t is mighty poor judgment for a
"come-on'' to try to beat man who
has lived within the shadow of the
capitol building for years and watch
ed the doings there during the fall
months of every second year.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
Betty and the Bar
Huntington Free Press. ]

HUNTINGDON Free PressI
1t is asserted that Of the japanese
soldiers at least ten per cent. are wo-
men disguised as men. This may
explain in part why the japanese are
such good fighters.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
AYRSHIRE Cows for Mt. Aermon.

DR. Thomas Trumball, jr.. has re-
Gently presented the agricultural de-
partment of Mt. Hermon school with
90 Ayrshire cows and Prof. Hayward
of the department went last week to
Virginia to arrange for their trans
portation.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

The first petition in bankruptcy
ever filed by a Vermont school teach
er was recorded last week. Better
raise the teachers pay before they
all get on to the scheme.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

The invitation to attend and par
ticipate in the military maneuvers at
Manassas, Virginia, this fall, origin
ally extended from Washington to 200
members of the Vermont National
guard, has happily been enlarged to
include the whole regiment and all
may now have an equal opportunity
to profit from the great national
drill and to help raise the Vermont
standard where it ought to be among
the soldiery of the states. Vermont
may congratulate herself on the fact
that in Adjt-Gen. Gilmore she has a
man VINO can and will see to it that
she gets hers" in military matters.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
Brave and Able.
[Randolph Herald nd New.

randolph Herald and News.l
Charles II, Davenport Of Brattle-
boro, as the democratic candidate for
governor of Vermont this year would
lead the forlorn hope with conspic-
uous courage and ability.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

Mr. Cleveland says that his action
in regard to the Chicago railroad
riots in 1894 resulted in establish
ing in an absolutely authoritative
manner, and for all time, the power
of the national government to protect
itself in the exercise of it's functions"
Wonder what Mr. Debs, socialist
nominee for the presidency, thinks
about that.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
More TrouhIe2
Huntington Free Press.

Huntington Free Press
Speaking about trusts, what is the
matter with the fire insurance COM
binatlon in force in Vermont at the
present time? The legislature may be
ables to devise key to unlock this
combination.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

We can afford to give the law n
further trial so as to determine its
final status, but let us remember, in
the meantime that while we have n
license state under the local option
feature all but Al out of our 246
towns and cities are strictly prohibit
ton this year.-Phoenix.
Something they We're never able to
be before but which, under the local
option license law, they may be with
out cutting off the privilege of choice
from other towns.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

The good roads plan offered at the
recent convention by Hon. Fuller c..
Smith of St Adams is a step ahead
in the project of better highways for
Vermont, because it is practical
naturalization of theory into plain
detail. 1t opens the way out of the
mazes of ineffective discussion to
possible accomplishment. II fur
nishes a basis for action.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

Speaker Cannon's refusal of the
presidential nomination is ad-
mitted to be ''unequivocal" He de-
clares that we shall see him as an
archangel first. Yet if our Mr.. De-
Boer had made this statement in his
famous letter some of us would in
sist that he ought and most certainly
(for the good of the Party) would,
descend from that high position in
time to run for the office of governor
of Vermont
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
0aindham County Reformer
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial Columns
Of Our Esteemed Contemporaries.
Mob Law Never JustifiabIe.
[Mlddlebury Reglster,l

Bennington county has had case
OF white caps" and, judging by
newspaper reports their work was
iustiiiable. one man will not attempt
to be too intimate with another mans
wife for while n least. The papers
significantly added NO arrests have
been made"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

The board of agriculture will con-
tinue this year its work of booming
Vermont attractions by issuing a
pamphlet giving lists of farms for
sale and places accommodating sum-
mer boarders. The pamphlet last year
went to many foreign countries, as
well as to nearly every state in the
union and is said to have done good
service in the way Of drawing more
people into the state
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
Broke?
IBarre Tlmes.l

The 5Sth congress which suspend
ed operations last week did so after
spending $7S1574,64S. The suspen-
sion is not to be wondered at.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

The Cannon of the national house
is aimed higher than the vice presi-
dency. 1t threatens to explode when
pointed that way
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

Mr.. Cortelyou's new department
will have to get after that Mormon
trust out in Utah. Judge Powers
says 1t is bad.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13

Hiram Woolley. Chester's oldest
resident died Friday, May 6. at the
home of his daughter, Mrs C. L.
Woolley.. Mr.. Woolley was a farmer
and was born in Rockingham May
% 1903.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
Not Compulsory.

New York WorIdI
The administration of Roosevelt, in
unbroken peace, has cost S2,449,22S,-
545 in gold That Is nearly four times
as much as was spent under the
scandalous first administration Of
Grant and three times the cost
of the first administration of
Cleveland. President Roosevelt eer-
tainly comes high. Must We really
have him?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
They Mostly Bore.

[Springfield Reporterl
To De Boer or not to De Boer is
what is puzzling some of the press
gang,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-13
BRATTLEBoRo, FRIDAY, MAY Is, 1904

lsraaeD AT sRArrltsoso Posi- As SECOND CLASS NAL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-03
GALLINGER'S SALARY BILL.

Some provisions of the bill by States Senator
Ganger for salaries and legislative
branches of the national commendabe but there
others that should receive the of serespectng
members OF The proposal the president
instead $4,000 and members the cabinet instead
of $ooo and commendabe These public receive
but and wholly inadequate for their services
and for the responsibility and which their positions necessarily
impose them.
The objectionable part of the bill is that which contains what
be designated other than attempted salary
grab by members of congress will be called upon approve
reject it. Conservative and sound public sentiment opposed
increase the salaries of
$1,000 $8ooo and all probable this will
be overridden dehed.
$4,000 rather inadequate national
legislators but be remembered that with allowances
hire tor mileage etc. they really literally rewarded than
the lawmakers of other country Members the British para
ment without compensation and the of
German reichstag.
What is desired and urgently needed liberal allowance
the salary for diplomatic consu
Gallngers bill makes provision whatever in this regard
should the become would
there is for obtaining
ministers and consus who scandaously underpad
Revelations made in the Bstow the posoce frauds
indicate that there congressman who
investigation the of of their they
are of an increase of at the expense of the people,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-03
RUSSIA AND THE CABLE.

From Washington denial of the report
entered protest the of the Pacific cable
Guam Japan 1t conceivable however that objection
be made nasmuch St Petersburg advices that
extension made during the of hostes
regarded conaband of and constituting breach
neutrality.
This country for moment entertain much less
allow, such claim The Pacific cable enterprise planned
entered and partially completed before ndica
ton hoses between Russia and Japan The fact
countries in conflict have possible effect upon this
peaceful and commendable commercial enterprise cable
due course will be landed Japan whatever be the
OF the struggle in the far
Nevertheless the fact that Russian
such objection though officially forwarded shows
conclusivey that the cars subjects view America
Indeed the Russian disposed regard this
partisan of Japan and have been the
cancellation OF contracts with American manufacturers
this feeling However the people of the United not
worrying They have confidence in the ability of the
administration Washington carry letter and spirit our
declaration Of neutrality There will interference in the far
eastern trouble by this country unless its citizens
assaed If such assault made whether Japan by
Russia there will be prompt and effective interference.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-03

Dora street Relatives and friends are
invited.
iNMAN-In Harrisville, n. T., March 2.
oliver A. Inman. I'm his 18th year.
Funeral from Baptist church. Harris
vile. r.. l., Friday. March 4. at II o'clock
a. m. Relatives and friends are invited
10 attend.
JosEPH-In this city. on the 1st inst.
Christina j. Joseph wife OF Frank
Joseph and daughter OF Joseph and
Elizabeth De Rassio. aged 2s years.
Residence. II Penn street.
Funeral Friday morning. the 4th inst.
at $3.50 o'clock. from her parents resi-
dence. II Penn street. Relatives and
friends are invited 20 attend.
kiN0sToN-AIn this city. March l. Cath
crime Jane. wife Of David II. Kingston.
aged 80 years
No. 466 Union avenue. Friday. March 4.
at 10 o'clock a. IN. Relatives and friends
are invited 10 attend
McMlLLAN--In Pawtucket. on the 7sth
ult.. Alexander Mcmillan. aged 70 years.
Funeral from his late residence, 2s
Clarke avenue Friday. March 4. at I p.
IN. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend.
Glasgow. Scotland. and Philadeiphis
papers please copy.
osTERMAN-In this city, on the "a inst,
Joseph. son OF Mary and the late Peter
Osterman.
Funeral from the residence OF his
brother, Mr. Alfred osterman. No. ! Well
ington street. Friday morning, the 9TH
inst. at $50 o'clock. Services at tho
Cathedral at o'clock. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend.
PECk-In Harrington. II. l.. on March
!. Edwin A.. son Of Fannie II. and the
late Edwin $. Peck. aged IL years.
Funeral Saturday. March 5. at 9 p. m.
from his late residence. harrington. Rela-
tives and friends are invited to attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-03
DIED..

DoDoE-In Riverview March !. william
Ralph, dearly beloved son OF David r.
and Priscilla Dodge. aged 4 years, I
months and days
Funeral private.
oREENE-In East Greenwich. r. l.. on
the "a inst Abbie a. ". wife OF Lau-
riston II Greene aged 7s years.
Funeral from her late residence. Satur-
day. March s. at ~ o'clock m Carriages
at Davisville on the arrival of the 1857
train from Providence. Relatives and
friends are Invited to attend.
tAssoN In this city az St Joseph's
hospital March 7. Mary Hssson. aged
% years
HELM In this city. the ist inst Theo-
dore NJ Helm. aged - years
Funeral services Friday. the tth inst.
at h.30 n. m, st ht- late residence. k1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-03
Wealthy
Man WAS
KIDNAPPED

Houston, Texas March s-Daniel Cush-
ing, brother OF e. b. Cushing. of tho
Southern Pacific railroad, has been taken
from the station house at Del Rio by a
party OF men.
notice on the door In Cushing's hand
whiting said that he had been taken away
and would be held for ransom Of $4,000.
f. B. Gushing has received message
from Del Rio saying that his brother had
returned to section house near that
point I'm a dazed condition and that he
would be taken TO Del Rio on a special
train
He said that after he had been with the
men all night he was released early the
following morning and told how TO make
his way back TO Del Rio.
II. b. Cushing has left for the scene.
The Texas Rangers have been notified TO
help Mr.. Cushing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-03

The senate convened at HOS o'clock,
His Exceliency Gov. Garvin in the chair.
In the absence OF Reading Clerk David
]. White, J. Fred Parker acted In that
capacity.
For the committee on finance. Senator
Horton Of Cranston, reported an act ap-
propriatins $500 TO the use of the COM
mission on inland fisheries; calendar.
Senator Champlin OF Block Island. pre-
sented an act providing that criminal ac-
ton shall not be necessary TO recover
damages for injury TO person, also that
a person found guilty OF larceny shall be
liable to the person from whom the
property Is stolen for double Its value.
Referred 10 the committee on judiciary.
Also an act appropriating $4,000 to as
slst the town OF New Shoreham to COM
plete the inner harbor in the Great Salt
pond. Referred TO the committee on
finance.
Senator Eldredge OF East Greenwich.
reported for the committee on claims the
bill OF George S. Bennett for $500 salary
as janitor OF the Kent county courthouse;
calendar.
FoR SUPPORT OF STATE.
Senator Stoddard from the committee
on finance. reported back a bill making
appropriations for the support OF the
state OF Rhode Island for the fiscal year
ending Dec. 81. 1904; calendar.
Senator Capwell for the committee on
engrossed acts, reported as truly and
rightly engrossed, an act providing sani-
tary accommodations In foundries.
Calendar.
Senator Howard presented a resolution
appropriating $50. to allow the state sealer
OF weights and measures to visit the
several towns of the state. Referred to
committee on finance.
A resolution authorizing appointment
OF agent and attorney to collect claim
OF the state against the United States,
and TO hx the compensation. Passed Ia
concurrence.
Also an act I'm relation 10 the election
Of certain officers In the town OF James
town, r. /. Passed.
Also an act I'm amendment of section
S OF chapter 91 Of the General Laws. en-
titled "Of the State Prison and othe-
State Institutions I'm the town of Gran
ston, and of the Government and Control
thereof" as amended by chapter All OF
the Public Laws. passed May 10. 1897.
Referred to committee on engrossed acts.
RULES SUSPENDED.
From the house was communicated an
act 10 amend the charter OF the Newport
a. Providence Railway company. Passed
under suspension OF the rules.
Also an announcement OF the passage
In concurrence of an act authorizing the
Pawtucket Steam g. Gaspipe company TO
increase it's capital stock.
At 11:+O O'Clock, upon motion OF Senator
Anthony the senate adjourned.