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The oasis., 1905-01-28

return Co work. while others Why have been working fcplaee them in the field.
 From the foregoing description the reader will perceive that it Is really civil war which is waging in Sonora. It is the worst form of civil war-one partaking the char acteristics of a race war, an agra rian war and a labor war. The Yaquis hold toward the Mexicans an undying race hatred they claim the lands within q large area of Sonora, and they are nearly all the laboring population in arms against the hated landholder and all of his race. (Their object in now as- sailing Americans, which has but recently occurred will be touched hereinafter. It is entirely differ ent from the Indian wars the United States has waged against Apaches, Sioux, Cheyennes, GIG. When those Indians went upon the war path the entire tribe were out, the military authorities knew where to find them. and pursued them with all vigor When their supplies were cut off and their am- munition exhausted, they could do nothing but submit. They had no reserve population working for wages for the people they were warning against from whom to draw endorsements anG supplies of everything needed to maintain their fighting forces in the field-- subsistence, guns, cartridges, etc.
 Strong military detachments should be sent against these var ious bands, and they should be given 10 rest. Whenever encount- cred they should be fought; and when they retreat they should he followed and fought again and again. That is the way in which Miles and Lawton brought to bay the willy Geronimo, and compel- led his complete surre nd er. Unfortunately in the campaigns against the Yaquis heretofore, as coming under observation of THE OASIS, an occasional expedition has gone out against the hOstiles. made single fight, and then returned to rest upon their laurels. Troops should be kept constantly in the field, and the hosti, es should be given no rest whatever
 During a long period the Yaquis never molested Americans operat- ing in Sonora, nor any of the Mex jeans except the soldiers. But during two years past they have taken to harassing and annoying Americans and those among the Mexicans serving them. They have caused practical desertion oi the lines of traffic and travel, to the great detriment and damage of American interests in that state. Two weeks ago tomorrow THE OASIS editor passed over the road between Tecoripa and San Jose de Pimas, and he saw not a single wagon track, the entire distance. Formerly when passing over the same road he did not ride an hour without meeting or pass ing a wagon train or pac k train laden with merchandise or mine supplies, en route to mining camps beyond Tecoripa. And on the day named the writer rode the entire day and met only two per sons travelling that road, when formerly in days travel he would a.,ar,,,4far E0 fc O00 a at1uo cros sl
The oasis., 1905-01-28

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The oasis., 1905-01-28
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
Gov. Bell Continues to Get There.
ISI L Alhans MESSENGER

In advertising the resources of YER
mont, Governor Bell but partakes of
the spirit of the modern idea of civil
government as business proposition.
The governor Is wise enough to see
that government is not a mere senti-
ment. poetic something to be pro-
posed In toasts, eulogized and cheered
and wept over. The governor Is wise
enough to understand that the public
men of Vermont will do the state
more substantial good to-day by
studying her industrial and economic
conditions and their necessities and
deriving means for the expansion and
healthy development of trade and
business opportunities here, rather
than by combining their efforts to lofty
sentimental platitudes and rhetorical
generalities. We have been fed on
oratorical pap of this kind by some of
our so-called public men for too long
already. What we want Is new birth
of public policy. Men like Gov. Bell
will help to arouse the popular mind
to a better understanding of the
practical opportunities that await
practical men here, and that's what
we need.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
A Matter Of Lawlessness.

Concerning last weeks disturbance
in South Royalton over the suspension
of high school pupils for disobedience
The Swanton Courier says:
1t would seem to The Courier that
the school officials exceeded their au-
thority in this matter. When school
authorities undertake to control the
actions of children beyond the time
that they are actually in school they
are infringing upon the rights OF pa
rents to an unwarranted extent. 80
long as dancing does not interfere
with school work it is for parents to
decide whether their children shall
dance or not.
Not when in connection with school
entertainments. Dancing should be
omitted from public school entertain
ments, because many people who are
Obliged by law to send their children
to the schools and to help support
them believe dancing to be an i'm
proper amusement. This is the same
principle of justice as we apply to re-
ligious teaching in public schools. IN
UNCONVENTIONAL schools where dancing
is looked upon as innocent and health
full it may properly be allowed, but
in mixed schools it is quite likely to
give offense and make trouble.
But the vital point involved in the
South Royalton affair was not the
right or wrong of dancing, or of
whether school officials have the right
to regulate school amusements. 1t was
the matter of lawlessness, in when
disobedient pupils were aided and
abetted by parents in defiance of school
authorities.
Reports indicate that the school
board and principal decided to have
dancing omitted from school enter
tainments. If all authorities so
agreed it should have settled the mat
ter as far as pupils and parents were
concerned. Parents should not seek
or expect to dictate school policies eX-
cept in the choice of the best and WIS
est officials The latter are appointed
for the purpose of running things for
us according to their best judgment
which need not always coincide with
ours-and should never be impeached
in office unless moral or physical in
Jury is threatened by their rule.
1t will not hurt our young people a
bit TO be obliged to submit to little
brief authority-it will do them good.
1t is the great fault and danger of the
American people that we are fast for
getting how to do this.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
Riaht Principle Necessary.

Tho most sensible and logical
statement that has been made regard
ing the man who refuses to pay law
fully assessed taxes comes from the
ST. Adams Messenger, which points
out that the law is not disciplinary
measure. but one designed 10 eqaai.
i've privilege with obligation" and TO
''restrict the participants In govern
ment to the supporters of the govern
ment" There's the whole question In
tabloid form.-Brattlebor Phoenix
We do not claim authority as to the
intent of the delinquent tax law. Any
measure, however, whose effect Is 10
correct existing evils may properly be
spoken of as disciplinary measure In
the case of the new law. it has been held
by its supporters that it makes men
nav their taxes; that 1t prevents men
who will not pay their taxes from
voting away the money of those VINO
do: and that it establishes a needed
and wholesome restriction of the
franchise.
We are well aware that government
is not and never has been, In TINS
country at least, mere sentiment;
but whether sentiment or business II
should be founded on just and correct
principles. For various reasons we
do not think the principle of the new
law a correct one. In effect it says
to the citizen: You may be as bad
a citizen as you like and as false TO
the principles of citizenship and so
long as YOU pay few dollars of tax
money you may vote: you may ne
as good a citizen as possible other-
wise, but if for any reason you re-
fuse to pay the money the taX-collec-
tor demands you cannot vote. NO
money. no vote And yet, friends OF
the law declare that it does not raise
a money standard
We are in no sense upholding the |
man who refuses to pay his just tax.
But we realize that support of the
government must consist of some
thing more than money and that,
among men who pay promptly the
small tax the government is able to
levy against them, are many who are
undermining, with selfish evaslons
and downright dishonesty, the very
foundation of the government they
pretend to support. To be just in its
effect, restriction of the franchise
should be wider, so as to include the
citizens most dangerous at the ballot
box.
We repeat that previous laws should
h.
stituted to make men pay their taxes
or work them out To restrict the
franchise at all will not make better I
citizens and after all that is what the d
country most needs, even as bust q
ness proposition. The sense of obl!- h
cation is likely to be permanently lost, 7
once a man forfeits his right to vote. t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

The resignation last week of Col
]. Gray Estey from the board Of
corporators of the BrMtleboro Me-
mortal hospital leaves vacancy
which the remaining members OF the
board will find 1t difficult to fill. Al
though none of the directors had had
any experience In hospital manage
ment when they assumed their duties,
the time they have been compelled To
give to the work has necessarily given
them this experience and the condi-
ton of affairs at the hospital indi-
Gates that they have profited by IL.
Col. Estey's business capacity and
decision have been invaluable. We
regret that he does not feel able to
devote further time to 1t. II 1t were
possible to obtain as, his successor a
man who had already some technical
as to hospital work. the
selection would be simpler A physi-
clan seems to be out of the question,
and no layman of experimental
available.
In the management of this hos
pital the directors have accepted
great responsibility. 1t Is understood
that as far as the necessary expenses
are concerned the trustees of the
Thompson fund are prepared to make
up the deficit. A definite appropria-
ton seems more business-like. but
Is claimed not to be practicable. IL
is the manifest duty of the directors
therefore to make the deficit as small
rs possible by keeping up the reve-
lue. Combined with good business
extreme tact is required
n handling the patients and the ply
sicians from business standpoint
Under the circumstances the choice
If Col. Estey's successor is awaited
With interest.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
High and. Mighty Servants.

The st. Adams Messenger is after
the state board of pharmacy for its
star chamber proceedings in keeping
the public in the dark regarding the
names To whom druggists licenses
are issued. The Brattleboro Reform
err calls down the management of the
state prison for its secrecy in the
conduct of the Windsor prison. Both
are deserved. The public has the
right to know all about the official
actions of its servants-and that's
what every holder of office in state.
county and town really is The gov
ernor is the servant of the people So
Is the selectman of a town. Every
citizen If he is interested enough to
know what officials are doing should
know. and it should give him no
trouble to ascertain Here in Vermont
when a man Is elected to office or APP
pointed to office, in the majority of
cases. he puts clothes pins on his
lips, swells out his chest and makes
strenuous endeavor to rival the turkey
gobber In his strut. Yank him down
to earth and put weights on his hoofs.
That's what he needs.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
Wake Up, Vermont!
Londonderry Sifter.1

1t is none too early for Vermont
families to begin preparations for
their share of city boarders during
the summer. City people, especially
the weather. class, are more and more
coming to the country and seashore
to live during the hot summer months
They can afford to pay good price,
and generally expect to do so, for
their outing. Looking after their
needs and wants is a source of good
profit to the farmer or villager, and
the business is a benefit to the state
as a whole. In glancing over the city
dailies during the summer, one notices
hundreds of ads. from Maine and New
Hampshire wanting city boarders and
describing the attractions in the vicin-
ity; but scarcely a notice from YER
mont is seen. Why is this? Surely
Vermont can offer attractions to those
who do not care for sea-shore life.
1t must be because our people do not
bestir themselves and make known
the attractions of the Green Mountain
state. Let's put forth more effort this
year to induce the summer visitors to
orr vicinity
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

The Rutland News, in noting va
rious recent accidents due to the
handling of firearms by boys. calls at
ter lion to a law passed by the last
legislature portions of which are as
follows; mo person other than a
parent or guardian shall sell or fur
nish to a minor under the age of 10
years any firearms or other dangerous
weapons. Whoever violates the
provisions of this act shall for each Of
Tense be punished by fine of not less
than SO nor more than $50" II would
be well to use this law at the next
opportunity offered and see whether
its enforcement will afford any protec-
ton from this wholesale manning and
by small boys.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
Arbor Day Proclamation.

Governor Charles j. Bell has issued
proclamation designating Friday,
April 2S as arbor day for the state of
Vermont He says
| recommend and urge that on
that day we rest from
our customary avoeations, in order
that all may unite in the
adornment of the homes, highways
and public places. by planting and
trimming the trees and shrubs that
shall return natures abundant bless
ing in beauty symmetry and comfort
to this and coming generations.
Let the schools hold exercises that
shall stimulate a deeper love for the
wonderful things in nature all about
us. Let all our people observe the
day In a spirit that shall broaden our
respect for our natural surroundings
and inspire a greater reverence for
the Great Loving Kindness that while
caring for the flowers of the field and
the birds of the air condescends 70
watch over us.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

1t Is wise move to have expert
decision on the question of the SAN
fly of Benjamin Williams the ac-
cused murderer, before his trial.
This will prevent the possibility of
demand at the eleventh hour in case
of conviction, for a reprieve on the
ground of mental responsibility
Justice to the accused. however, would
be more nearly assured if such exam
ination and decision We're made I'M
mediately after arrest. following as
closely as possible the commission of
the crime. The state ought to have
drawn some useful lessons from the
trying experiences of the Rogers case.
Why not profit in future by the APP
pication of them?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
Fairs Should Pay for Themselves.
rNrnrtbfaJJ Navrs

1t is intimated that the Vermont
state agricultural society will ask for
aid from the legislature in order to
hold fairs. If there is not demand
enough for state exhibition to make
it pay for itself, the taxpayers are
not warranted in contributing to the
as, II the enterprise. Besides, state
aid for an exhibition would be a rank
discrimination against such agricul-
tural fairs as go along year after year
under careful management, giving the
public its moneys worth and at the
same time paying their own way.
Looking to the state for aid to help
out this and that is becoming too
common to be really healthful.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

prominent physicians" should not
be allowed to violate the local option
license law by selling prescriptions
for liquor which they know is not
needed as medicine any more than
saloon keepers should be allowed to
sell to drunkards or minors. These
two classes of offenses are very diff
ferent in appearance but a single
definition will fit them both-rank
law breaking for personal profit. Even
under no-license conditions. 1t seems,
vigilance can not safely be relaxed
on the liquor question.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
A CommendabIe Reform.
[Springfeld Republican,

The recent Maine legislature abol-
ished the fee system, root and branch.
and established salaries for all state
offices wherein the fee system had
prevailed wholly or in part. The
change was also extended to the va
rious county offices and definite sal
aries fixed for them. This reform has
long been needed. II is also to be
noted that proper allotments were
made for travelling expenses, where
and so the excuse for us
ing free passes was done away with.
II is estimated that the extinction of
the fee system will save the tax-pay-
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

The Lyndonville Journal explains
the official mystery with which some
of our public servants see fit to sur
round themselves by the assertion
that if man is an ass he doesn't like
to tell the public what he is doing.
Perhaps it's just as well that the re-
cent public demand for public facts
of one kind and another has estab-
lished the true status of a number Of
our wearers of authority" We need
men in these places.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

Negroes are not showing themselves
ungrateful for the helping hand out
stretched to them. Members of
Booker t. washington's school at Tus-
kegee. Ala. have just contributed $500,
representing much hard labor and sac
rifice. to the William II. Baldwin
memorial fund. and declare that it is
a privilege to thus aid in honoring a
man who did so much for the uplift-
ing OF their race.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

Following the recent horrible
slaughter in the Far East, comes the
thrilling announcement that war has
been declared in Ithaca, N Y, against
MOSQUITOES. The Cornell scientists are
reported to be grimly unyielding and
determined. the entire community IS
aroused and bloodshed will probably
follow. Oh for worldwide peace!
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
The True Arbor Day Spirit.
boston Transcript

The recurrence of Arbor day should
bring anew some realizing sense OF
the danger to the land from the
thoughtless devastation of our forests
begun by the early despoilers, who
were thrifty in all else but the use
of the woods. Reports from vari-
Gus sections this spring indicate
cheerful extension of the tree planting
sentiment. healthful, helpful idea
which happily has its permanent tap
root, not only in the deep. fertile soil
of tree economy, but far in the depths
of right moral impulse.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

The young West Indian seems to
be blessed above his schoolmates at
the Eastman college in the gift of
common sense, Notwithstanding his
Objectionable eolored skin. He should
not despair. He may readily obtain
access to educational facilities else
where among associates, let US hope.
with higher conceptions of manhood
and of the relations of American school
iife than the Eastman college boys
seem to be capable of.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

If a man higher up is responsible
for the recent offense in the pension
department, it is the plain duty of the
deposed ten to say so and to name
him. There is no earthly use in lop-
ping off the branches of an evil prac-
tise unless the root of it is also
wrenched out.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

The special attorneys appointed
with full authority to investigate the
Santa Fe railroad rebate case nave
found that that road has continued to
grant rebates in defiance of the court S
order and Attorney General Moody is
said to be in a state of mind about
prosecutions which might involve Sec
rotary Morton. One would think
President Roosevelt need not have
found it necessary to seek big game in
Colorado
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

We have the highest opinion of the
ability of United States Railroad
Commissioner Charles A. Prouty of
Newport, but II newspaper reports
are true we have no opinion whatever
of his judgment A Brooklyn Eagle
despatch credits Prouty with the
statement that he will resign from
the commission. return to Vermont
and get elected to congress. Around
here we like to have embryonic con-
gressmen say by your leave" before
taking an Office by popular election.
We hope Prouty never said 1t. and
look for q denial.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

Prices of beef have advanced-of
course! How could it be otherwise
with a beef trust investigation in
progress and all the department
heads travelling in Europe with their
wives? It's a trying situation for the
beef market.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

Hon. Carroll S. Page of Hyde Park
is receiving deserved tribute as a sue
cessful business man, the occasion
being the completion of his fiftieth
year in Green Calfskins' which
ends to-day. AS his business is the
largest of its kind in the world he
has a right to be proud of it. May
he continue to succeed for another
half century.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

Mr.. Rockefeller's conscience may be
still slumbering, or, as has been
charged, he may not have any. 1t
seems that his famous gift to the
American board of missions was not
a personal impulse, but the result of
Jealous missionary pleading.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

The presence or absence of feathers
in a woman's hat Easter Sunday Will
indicate to what extent she makes
practical her ideas of kindness to
Gods dumb creatures.-Lyndonvi
Journal.
Hardly that. 1t may lndl-
cate whether or not she has given any
serious thought to the subject. Women
are often thoughtlessly, but seldom de-
liberately unkind to those weaker than
themselves.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

on the familiar assumption, perhaps,
that there is woman at the bottom
of every trouble, the grand jury at
Chicago, investigating the beef trust.
have subpoenaed the wives of prom
inent packers employees. II may be
true that most women talk too freely.
but II is nevertheless certain that
they are sklfm and far-seeing defend
ers Of the interests of those they love,
and 1t is doubtful whether the grand
jury will profit appreciably by their
evidence
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21
old.Fashioned but Wholesome.

South Royalton Is by the ears over
the question of dancing among school
pupils, Several have been expelled
from school by the principal for in
dulging In this pastime. This Will seem
somewhat old-fashioned to those who
are familiar with this form of amuse-
ment as connected with school social
affairs of almost every name and ma
ture
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

Commissioner Garfield is now at
getting a great deal of information
Wonder which set of books he is get
ting it out of!
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

ers about $4,000 a year. with the
incoming of the year 1907, by the way,
the governor of Maine is to be paid
$4,000 a year
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-21

Miss Susan B. Anthony upholds di-
vorce as a refuge for women from de-
signing and brutal men. Once in a
while it is the other way about.