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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
Good for Governor Bell!


While certain sentimentalists were
to save the life of con-
victed murderess in Vermont last
snring Governor Charles j. Bell re-
ceiyed variety of insulting ana
threatening communications through
the mails. The governor was not m
duenced in his official actions by
such appeals. but he declared public-
ly that he would turn every improp-
or missiye over 10 the United states
postal authorities and demand the
punishment of as many of the writers
as could be identified. This announce
ment attracted little attention wheh
II was made. and most persons nave
probably forgotten 1t. But the gov
ernor meant business. and SATURDAY
a professor i'm an Indiana university
was arrested by United states
marshal. charged with mailing an m
sulting postcard to Nermonts ch'ei
executive. ,,,,
II is seldom that a man in public
life seeks punishment for those VINO
abuse him through the mails, but Gov
ernor BELL has done the courageous
and proper thing under such circuin-
stances. Were the example set py
him followed generally the army Oh
letter writing fools and luhatics
would find its occupation dangerous
and one of the petty but extremely an
moving trials Of public officeholders
would be considerably mltigateu.
That man is in high place does nol
give license To those opposed 10 ms
policies to violate the laws enacted
for the protection of every citlzeh
although the belief that IL does APP
pears TO be widespread and hrmiy
held.
Governor Bell in his acts that have
,ttracted public notice outside his own
state has displayed eommendable
intention to uphold the dignity oil
Vermont and of her governor as a
man and an official.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

city, and the same paper states INA,
he rs very popular with the farmers
and working men of the state Tor ms
conservative ana conscientious atti-
ude ON public matters" All this may
be granted. yet outside of the cities
and a few large towns party feeling Is
so intense that but few republicans
would have the independence To sup
port a democrat for governor, no mat
Ter what high qualifications he might
possess for the office. Still II VIII IN
fuse a little more life In the campaign
IL the Vermont democrats would nom
mate man like Mr. Pape ana give
him an earnest support ON state issues
casting national politics To the winds
Almost any relief would be welcome
Ia the Juggling In of national issues In
the next gubernatoral campaign ana
the selection of candidates for no ON
er reason than that their friehds
wished them TO run, or II Is Their
turn" or on any similar preteXt
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial Columns
of Our Esteemed Contemporaries.
Vermont in October.
Huntington Free Press,l

Huntington Free fIfss'l
ANY Vermonter who either through
or overshadowing bust
ness cares has forgotten how beauti-
full Is the state In which we hve
should vertically take to the woods
these DAYS. What we are wont to eau
our verdant hills are now clad In theii
beautiful autumnal robes. and the bril-
liant and varied hued evergreen trees
are interspersed with dashes of rich
crimson and gold, russell and brown
The panorama spread out before the
ewes of the visitor to any LOFTY Out
look is well calculated to cause the
beholder 10 be thankful for the priNi-
lege and the blessing of living.
Sometime the people OF Vermont
will be able To lead visitors from other
states to appreciate the joys OF life III
the Green mountain state In Octoper'
for i'm addition TO the coat OF many
colors in which our hills are clad IN
this season. the air has bracihg
quality which can be fully appreciated
only by those who have enjoyed its
inyigorating effects When that giad
time comes Vermont's autumnal beau
Ties and attractions will be enjoyed
nv october tourists as our green mus
and sparkling lakes and streams are
now enjoyed by summer Nlsitors
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
D.I.v Not Desirable.

All upholders OF law and order WIZ
note with approval the ndVahcemeh''
by the United States supreme court ~
the motion of the attorney general OF
Vermont, OF The Rogers case for
hearing Nov. q. Mrs. Rogers's third
and last reprlcvc expires Dee ~
II Is desirable that any auestionn-
bile points IN this case be settled WIN
out further dallying, or dlsrespect 10
executive authority and Vermont law
The case has been fully considered IN
the three years which have elapsed
since the crime was committed ana
Mrs. Rogerss guilt remains undenin-
BILE hor crime one OF the most de-
libemtely fiendish ever committed u
there IL anything In the contention oil
irregular and illegal proceedings
against the murderess - which
we doubt--it H. wholly due To the
mercifh desire of the state To grant
the woman every opportunity possible
for the presentation of evidence
favorable to herself.
II the object of her counsel IN ask
ing for the first reprieve was to bring
about the various delays that have re-
suited and To further delay the case
until after the meeting of the next leg
lslature and possible repeal of the death
penalty law. their efforts are unworthy
of success. The woman planned ana
committed her crime under the pres
ent law knowing. without doubt. It's
penalty. Justice demands that she
should be punished under IL. and not
be held until another law can be made
which pleases her better.
To excuse these subterfuges and
evasions on the ground that We have
no moral right. even under the law,
to hang a human being is false rea-
sonng We do not believe in the wis
dom of the death penalty, but society
has the same moral right to kill man
or woman who threatens the life of its
members as n man has to Kill a bur-
glar who. armed and desperate, creeps
| into his home at midnight The man
may stay his hand. If he shrinks from
killing and run the risk of capturing
and holding his burglar; and society
may run similar risk in restraining
its murderers If il so elects.
Vermont has not vet so elected. Her
law is stern one and perhaps un-
necessary. But wicked--no! The
wickedness is on the other side. with
those who break il.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

A New York woman who stole VIZ
600 in four years from her employers
nuts I'D the excuse that she did IT TO
aid her aged father and buy medicine
for her sick sister She does not say
what she did with her salary as CASH
Ter and confidential clerk for COM
panv which did not miss $4,000 year
from its cash drawer. Such excuses
are generally pure and unadulterated
bluff. but they work with the senti-
mental public i'm spite of the fact that
the starving man who steals loaf
of bread could generally get a free
gift of food if he told his need civilly.
The object does not justify the theft
and a person who will wrong another
under the pressure of strong need will
wrong another TO crafty strong de-
sire. also, for he has not a true moral
sense. Here is suggested opportunity
for enthusiasts i'm the prevention of
crime-to hunt out cases of need and
provide means for relief without re-
course to crime.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

The newspapers are endorsing the
protest of the state medical society
against any name but Proctor for the
proposed new sanitarium. Proper
and pleasant, of course, but If Senator
Proctor makes the gift out of love for
Vermont he may prefer to give YER
mont all the glory of its beneficence.
He should have his way about the
name To many people the Vermont
sanitarium would seen fitting name
for an institution originating in the
gift of a citizen of the state.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
The Mortified News says that Her.

The Mortified News says that Her
bert Pape of Barre mentioned as
democratic gubernatorial candidate. Is
"a live man with legislative expert
ence, and would most likely infuse
enough life into the democratic party
to make the state political campaign
of some interest. Careful, now, care
full When a political party reaches
that stage of confident assurance at
which it can see i'm a most irreproach-
able rival candidate only little
pleasant stimulation it has reached
that condition which, proverbially.
.goeth before a fall Some day a
Pape or other live man. will arise in
Vermont who will put so much life
into the democratic party as to make
the state political campaign both
acutely interesting and surprising,
Such things happen now and then.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
VERMONT NEWS.

The Vermont Marble company OF
Proctor took possession SATURDAY
oct. IA. of the marble works at BEL
denis. in New Haven, purchased SUB
ject to lease, several months ago. me
plant will be greatly enlarged ana
improved -,
Dr. F. f. Steele of Montpelier has
heen Amounted member of the
United States board of pension exam
liners. to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Dr. Don ID. Grout OF
Waterbury DR.. Steele practlceu
medicine i'm Stockbridge for Il years
and has been in practice in Montpelier
since 1902
Gov. Bell has appointed the follow
ing delegates to represent vermont ~
the eighth annual convention OF inc
American Mining congress TO De heiu
M FL Paso. Tex, November li-le:
Prof G. H. Perkins. Burlington; Don
Galusha. Proctor A. c. Rice. Beh-
nington. Col H. Z. Taylor, Brattle
boro: J. C. Taylor. West windsor;
II + wilcox. Thetford: w. II. Gill
christ. McIndoes Falls; o. q. Page
Parton Landing: l.. w. Hastings,
concord: A. H. Cheney. Stowe; Z.
| q Austin, St Adams: DR.. q. H.
Branch. Grand Isle; Dean Perry
Barre. Each state is entitled TO htteeh
u
delegates.
| At the 65th annual meeting OF the
Vermont Historical society held at the
state house. Montpelier. TUESDAY. oct.
IN the following officers were elected'
President. George G. Benedict OF Bur
Iington; vice presidents. w. w. suck
lnev of Ludlow. W. H. Crockett of ST
| Adams. and F. A. Rowland OF Mont
nelier: recording secretary. Theodore
s Peck of Burlington and Charles ;.
Forbes of st. Adams; treasurer, Hen
Iry F. Field of Rutland: librarian, Il.
NJ. Goddard of Montpelier; curators
were elected one for each county. u.
p. Merriam for windham. A reso-
Tuition was adopted to ask the legisla- :
ture i'm 1906 for $500 instead of the
annual appropriation of 500. The
new members admitted were Col. ia
cob GRAY Estey of Brattleboro. wall
tier f Jones of Westfield. DIR. Henry
lC. Day of Bennington. and George p.
Anderson of Boston. Mass. The treas
urer's report showed balance OF
Sag5 in treasury II was voted to OBJ
serve the 4O0th anniversary of the
death Of Columbus May 20, 1896.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
An Entertainment Course Hint.

providence. r. l.. Journal
why not revive the spelling bee
I, drew once: ii might draw
again. Few can spell; everybody
thinks he can spell. Put forward
champion spoilers. encourage vioiells
craftsmanship. question the ruling Vi
The spelling master and howl MN
down. The spelling bee is democratic,
IL can be staged in an amphithea,.ei
leagues can be organized. beslusS
the smelling bee might result in teach
inc smelling which is one of the great
EST needs of the day among all those
who have come through the public
schools since these institutions fell un-
der the blight of scientific pedagogy.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
Reformation the Best Policy.
Rutland News.l

Apropos of the Vermont situa.o,.
~ may he remarked that what prison
reformers are working to secure, anu
What the rest of the public seldom
aids in securing. is the radical CONVEX
sion Of the whole prison system from
rs punitory to one of a reforma'ors
character Nothing is gained tor. So
ciety and less than nothing for the
criminal by herding him aho1s a
thousand other felons and reIuslls
supply him with work tnal Is p.oii tho
,ior,d II is only within recent years
that the criminal who really desired 10
i've q better life found in his prison
any If the encouragements to do So
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

Commissioner Garfield Is said to be
making strong case against the
Standard Oil company. Mr.. Garfield
is not the first man whom the trusts
have fooled and if he has profited by
his experience with the beef trust he
will not be considered less worthy OF
his position because of 1t. Not every
person grows wise with experience.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
is This All?
Vermont Expansion.l

vermont Expansion.l
Vermont wants:
Cleaner politics.
More of patriotism. less of self
A railroad running through the state
capital.
Better cooperation with the state
forestry commission.
New industries requiring power
Canning factories.
Wood working shops.
Broom factories.
Furniture factories.
Cotton and wooden mills.
Garment manufacturers.
Nen with ideas and energy to apply
them
To ouadruple the present output Of
berries and vegetables.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
Explanations Again Due.
washington Times.l

WaShIHgIUH IIIIVH'I
II has been decided that ING ne"
senate office building VIII De mar
BILE structure. ,.,aa
This question was defHi'eis s,,;',
upon by Senators Cullom anu ua'i'
ger. members of the coinliiil.se or
S,,ointad 10 decide upon the bids ana
,,,atariat offered by the contractors
Thare were bids on both granite
and marble. Senator Gallinger STOOD
omt for granite. as cheaper and Sen.
ator Cullom held for marble, as mos.
substantial. Senator Gai1nser safe
senator Proctor of Vermont Wno
owns a marble concern at nus noi.e
town while not the lowest bidder
was awarded the contract.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

Another Vermont murderer gets a
life sentence instead Of the gallows.
The jury that tried the soldier Tor
shooting the Burlington policepan
found the usual loophole.-Randolph
Herald.
Ia Is. perhaps. better that they were
able to find it and thus save a long
delay and many narrowing situations
with practically the same result If
BENJAMIN williams had been found
guilty Of murder in the first degree
and sentenced to be hanged. there
would be plenty Of people in the state
10 question his mental responsibility
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
Good Policy. Too.
IMnntpelier Journal.l

Fresh air is the modern cure lol
consumptjon and il isn't bad thliis
for other ailments If a man Is any
10 get il. Particular pains are peins
taken at the state hospital for tne III
sane that all the patients get a ". M
Of ozone into their lungs during VA
fine weather The results are repoi'g !,
to have been perceptible alfeauy,
is now the plan to set on plece y.
ground for the patients. II II 49,
humane idea and one 70 NC
Oanded
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

If the weather of Washington
March is such as to be a menace to
life, as is charged, the proposed
change in the date of the presidential
Inauguration to some later time, is
desirable one. The people of this
country are not all Roosevelts.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
-s.l;er, Tba, Mich, Mean Defeat.

white River Junction Landmark
The Union signal has heard a sug-
gsxtiou that If the democrats would
nominate Herbert Paue on Barre Tor
governor next year the state would see
a much closer vote than Is usual for
the executive. Mr.. Pape has been rep
rezentaiive for two terms from his
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
Better Have Him in II. Then.
Huntington Clipper.l

The democrats are talking of MONT
mating Representative Pape OF Barre
for governor He would make gooI
governor The only charge ever helo
M his door was that he was demo-
crat. He is of pro ,er size and diinen-
sions. mentally. morally and IN every
way to fit the place.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

Having shown himself inyulnerable
to the dangers of mountain lions and
submarine boats. the president. will
now meet the yellow fever mosquito
and the color line. extremists. AT this
rate how soon will he be signing for
more perls to encounter?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

No Pill is as pleasant and positive
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These
Famous Little Pills are so mild and
effective that children, delicate ladies
and weak people enjoy their cleansing
effect. while strong people say they
are the best liver pills sold. Sold by
George f. Greene.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20
Wise Thought!

New York MdII'I
p,t ctil we all have votes. Let
lust use them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-20

It is impossible to have a clear
head an active brain. a vigorous con-
stitution or a strong body when the
digestion is weak or when the stomach
Is out OF order Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
will put the stomach and digestive or
gans in good condition and improve
the general condition. Sold by George
= Greene
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-05-18

The wires 500 mesof the system began to work. and this
is the story that they told than 1000 employees
1.-THE presidents takes precedence all other
Freight trains will take sdngs hour before the presidents
train passes them.
Passenger will sidngs thirty minutes before the
presidents passes them.
A wreckng properly equipped will remain duty
emergency calls presidents train Chicago
dispatchers connected with the divisions
Omaha Chicago will duty until the presidents
is n Chicago
Al switches sidings be spiked and line
given careful inspection
the Northwestern
fifteen ahead of the the presidents
TO Chicago of five Pullman coaches anc
diners vestbued themselves being the
cf the chief Northwestern officials
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-05-18
"Unc1e Ike" Wouldn't Stand.

Marinette, Wis. May 1oAn attempt made by rufan
with revolver to hold Isaac Stephenson Riverside
Tuesday evening" and only Mr. Sephensons courage
that he CARED prevented highway robbery The affair
happened about $50 o'clock Mr. Stephenson walking home
alone from his office off Stephenson
Riverside he heard the sound of footsteps behind
him. When he turned he looked the mue of big
revolver held N the hand of who CRIED Throw
hands,
Mr. Stephenson taken by surprise hestated for
moment and then swung heavy and saying not by
id sight, he brought down the fellow. Thema had
IDENTIFY expected nothing of the kind for backed from Mr.
Stephenson and the heavy struck him.
The wouldbe hold stepped back out of reach ct the
club holding the still seemingly undecided what to do
and deemng discretion the better valor Mr. Stephenson
shouted for help His shouts usty and brought the whole
neghborhood their DOORS and had the desired effect
holdup He turned and vanished in the darkness.
When this morning Mr. Stephenson showed bad effects
from his usse with the robber being his usual CHEEKY mood
He repeated the story given above saying the revolver
touched his cheek.
Pne fellow zaid Hold up your hands hold them up! said
Mr. Stephenson didn't hit him with cane which is
heavily loaded After he ran yelled murder"
Mr. Stephenson said he had few trinkets his
which he did not careto lose.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-05-18
Rebuke to Carnegie.

The Catholic Citizen contains letter to Andrew carnegie
the substance of which is in part as follows:
S
SIR We have observed that have given the sum OF
100000 board of trustees for the of providing
college professors who able to continue in
ed twenty five said fluid,
them the president Methodist college in Wisconsin, Presby
university New jersey and Baptist university Chicago
Carnegie, you that there 25ooo0oO
flag? And that within the United
States there according to the latest Catholic directory 24
Catholic colleges
students of ali creeds?
Citizen goes that upon Mr. Carnegie's list Of
appear the single Catholic and that
his letter describing and limiting his beneacton he states that
applies three classes institutions named with
creed COLOR recognizing that
which support institutions wish that their
relations shall remain exclusively with the state The Citizen fur
Their Carnegie there another class which
Institutions of which, when
first established sectaran but free all
The letter continues
Princeton university the Chicago university Lawrence college
and many of other institutions which obviously share
benefacons have Catholics Jews their boards OF
They limit their faculties Protesants The Catholic
university Washington which admits students all ceed has
heretofore faculty Carroll
6. Wright virtually limited in
board Of Catholics the Catholic university which
than Princeton university under the
probation which your exclusively board Trustees will
your beneacton, substantially excluded therefrom
Mr. Carnegeis this fair?
AS broad with Millions why have
mitted sectarian DOGGY to dictate your policy?
The falacy the position taken is Illustrated in the assumption
that broadly Protestant because there
Professionalism what's Catholic because there
Catholicism The idea carried establishes
religious No Catholic need apply
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-05-18
He Thought 1t Might Do.

When Patrick received an order he
folio q it implicitly as far as he could
so. y ines even further than his Gel
tic brain realized.
HE wants a pane o. windy glass tin
inches by foorteen," said Patrick one
day as he entered shop where his
employer, master carpenter, traded.
In the shop was young clerk who
never missed a chance for little joke
at the Irishman's expense.
IF we haven't any ten-by- fourteens, .
he said, Il may have to give you a
fourteen-by-ten."
Patrick rubbed. his head thought
fully Then he stood bordering for a
moment and at last remarked:
Hes in the great roosh for it, and
there's no other place near to get it.
Give me wan O. thin foorteen- by tins,
and if he TURNS it sideways and oop-
side down there's not sowl would
know the difference. YOUTHS Com
panion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-05-18
w antcU

We would like to ask, throught
the columns of your paper, if there is
any person who has used Green's
August Flower for the cure of Indi.
gestion, Dyspepsia, and Liver
troubles that has not been cured
and we also mean their results, such
as sour stomach, fermentation of
food, ha bitual costiveness. nervou
dyspepsia. headaches, despoudent
feelings, sicepless fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach
or liver? This medicine has been
sold for many years in all civilized
ountrie S, and we wish to correspond
with you and send you one of our
books free OF Cost. II you never
tried August Flower, try 25 cent
bottle first. We have never known
of its failing. If SO, something more
serious is the matter with You. The
20 cent size has just been introduced
this year. Regular size 70 cents. At
Frost & Spies. G. G. Green,
Woodbury., N. Y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-05-18
NEW PUBLIC BUILDING.

house, house to be
Superior at total cost OF not to
exceed including be compeedby the middle
of bid accepted by the
officials O. E. Olsen of Saltwater,
Mnn agrees erect the building within the time limit
specified aggregate The building is to be
Milford Mass granite Contractor Olsen submitted
an alternate proposition providing either Cloud
Mimi granite of $4,000 additional asked for the
Minnesota prefers the Milford granite at
the difference in price.
By the terms agreement Superior will have about
of the building before it is
completed Barber of Superior have offer
additional suggestions for these beerments The site
which building purchased
S3 connected with the completion
equipment building will probably the cost to
$25OOOO.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-05-18

WANTED-SeveraI persons of
character and good reputation in
each state Gone in this county re-
auired) to represent and advertise
old established wealthy business
house of solid financial standing,
Salary $21.OO weekly with expenses
additional, all payable in cash direct
each Wednesday from head offices
Horse and carriage furnished when
necessary. References enclosed,
envelop, Colonial, 1872
Dearborn ST., Chicago.