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The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25
WHEN PREJUDICE BLINDS
JUSTICE.

One of the most startling dramas
of modern history came to close
recently when the highest court of
France annulled the extraordinary
verdict of disgrace of Capt. Alfred
Dreyfus, of the French army. This
was sweeping vindication. Drey
fus, the Jew, once condemned with
out a hearing, and heaped with all
Of the indignities which the high
spirited Frenchman could invent,
is now returned to rank, position
and favor. 1.-The mills of the Gods
grind slowly, yet they grind ex-
ceedingly fine - Twelve long
years is suffered to pass before JUS
tice awakes, but she rises at last
and hastens to repair the wrong.
The French cross of the Legion
of Honor for the man who once his
nation could not sufficiently dis
honor. These are the morals to be
drawn from this case The strong
est lesson that it teaches is, first,
that only by Withholding public
opinion until the courts have had
opportunity to thoroughly investi-
gate without prejudice, can we
hope to see justice done. If the
Denver newspapers and police de-
partments had done this in the
case of Turner, accused of the
Spellman murder, they would not
have made fools and "yellows" of
themselves.
2nd. That there is too much
tendency in these days to try an
accused man without testimony
and to prejudice his innocence by
the announcement that he has con
fessed. To jump to the conclusion
that men are guilty and too little
NlilihSIieoo W grant iildi charity VI
doubt which should characterize
| all courts and hold the accused in
nocent until he is proved guilty
3rd The authorities are in dan
ger of repeating in Denver to-day
similar circumstances. 1t was be-
cause Dreyfus was Jew and the
French people had voted to dislike
all Jews that he was railroaded to
punishment and refused all relief
by the courts. Had the French
people permitted their prejudices
to cool long enough for the courts
of justice to make an honest in
quiry they would no doubt have
found their own countryman and
blood, General Esterhazy to be the
real culprit; that time and facts
have since proven him to have been,
and the French people would have
been spared the disgrace of infict-
ing punishment on an innocent man
at the instigation of the one who
was himself guilty of the crime that
he charged against another. Has
not this been proven true in num-
bers of instances here in America,
and here in Denver, where the Ne
gro has been time and time again
convicted by prejudice? But with
this difference, that Dreyfuss was
ut last honored above any station he
could have hoped to have achieved
by merit, while the Negro, when he
has demonstrated his innocence.
has found no redress or reward for
the wrongs he has suffered. Let
arrogant America be as tolerant
and gracious as proud France, and
the Negro will have no just cause to
complain.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25

nation one minor key was sounded
and that was that prejudice was on
the increase.
Prejudice on the increase,
what a sad message. After forty
years of untiring struggle still
prejudice on the increase. but
Bishop Waters added the KEYNOTE
and major strain to the sad refrain
when he cried out in clarion tones,
But we are not discouraged. :"
The great audience caught up the
message, "We are not discour-
aged" A race is what its spirit
and determination indicate. Moth
ing can injure us except that which
weakens our mind by weakening
our courage. A race can survive
anything except the breaking of
the handspring in the heart and
mind, and that handspring is hui
man courage. Friends may be lost.
We can make others if we deserve
them. Money may be lost. More
can be earned through industry.
The world may take from you the
honor it gives. You may be mis-
understood, ridiculed and dispised,
but while you keep courage you
have not lost the fight. Iron is i'm
proved by hammering Steel is
tempered by repeated heating and
rolling; the cold diamond is made
brilliant by grinding and cutting,
and misfortunes, discouragement
and prejudice, if we stubbornly
rise above them, will make success
full men and women and put char
acter in them. Remember, every
man whose work is worth while
has had his share of discourage
ment. Every race and the history
of great nations are simply repeat
ed stories of courage triumphantly
overcoming difficulties and so it is
with the Negro. Blackness shall
no. frighten him. Prejudice shall
not make him give up. He is going
through the hardships of life and
whatever else may happen he is
coming out on top. He is not dis
couraged. Bishop Waters words
ring true. "We are not discour-
aged. " Courage to the mind is
like blood to the body, or air to the
lungs; there can be no active life
without it. Let us thank God and
take new courage. The Negro is
in the race for honor and achieve
ment and it is bound TO come if
he only keeps up his courage and
the race still shows that it has an
abundance of the article on hand.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25
How men

How men and
women see one another
is the view which inter-
ests us; ; and I much fear
that, alf-blinded in one
eye by tradition and in
the other by idealism,
we never see one anoth-
er at all except through
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25

At the request and earnest So
licitation of my many friends 1
wish to announce that l will be a
candidate for District Judge SUBJ
ject to the rules of the Republican
convention.
G. q. RICHMOND
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25

We call attention to the leading
article on the first page of this pa
per which we hope will be care.
fully read.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25

more IN the Individual character and manhood of
the different states.
believe in the future of the country There
will be resurrection of the glory of the past.
Dangers threaten, however, for men are teach
ing themselves to depend too much on the gov
ernment, and not enough their own individuality
and character, ~
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25
The nations great

The nations great
est glory and security
hes not in the magnii-
cent capitol at Wash
ington; not in its steel
navy or in its armies,
but in building up a
spirit of individual citi-
zenship such as feels its
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25
Spirit nf JnhtutAmal
Gtttzr1tahtp Nrrhrh
By JUSTICE DAVID j. BREWER,
of Supreme Court.

duties and with the courage to meet and discharge indvdua
Much is to be heard in these days of the interest The
brotherhood of solidarity of all that o
from the free and voluntary action of the individual man acting
such "s 80
We will the danger line of government unt; ,h
individual feels that him DESTINY of his
rejoice much in the magnfcence of the great nation h e.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25
Amtfrtran mnman Gnntparrh
mttlr Nrr Trr11rh 5tHtfr
By HERR AUERNHEIN1ER,
Society Writer of Berlin.

distance they much alike for the American
woman wishes to look like the Partisan woman in her
Clothes and the Partisan wishes be slender
as the American woman. Besides they both have the
tendery treated tired bigas face under
the same fowery hat, face and flowers contrastng-a
study in tnts.
But the real difference is enormous AS rule the
Partisan really is tired, while her American Sis
ter to 1ooL fired hecau ic faSh
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25

Entered as second-class matter at
the postoffice in the city of Denver.
Colorado.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25

Read the COLORADO STATESMAN
for news and get the truth.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25

The campaign seem to be on
with much vim.
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25
AomAnnathu

Homeopathy.
Why did you divorce your first
wife?"
she had poisoned my life." 4
Shen why did you take another r..
"As an antidots." ~
The Colorado statesman., 1906-08-25
In Boston.

The Boston restaurants even give
their favorite dishes classical Names"
For instance?"
i heard man asking for Plato
brown bread"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
Hunting in Franklin County.

The sportsmen in Franklin county,
Mass, are beginning to anticipate the
opening of the shooting season which
comes Oct. l. The outlook is for a
fair season s sport, The long cold rain
of early June must have killed hum
dreds of young partridges, coming as
it did just at the time when the young
birds are very susceptible to weather
conditions. Some escaped, however,
for the fishermen reported numerous
broods in the covers along the trout
brooks during the early summer, and
people who have been in the woods
during the past few weeks report that
partridges are quite numerous. The
winter was very favorable to the birds
left in the covers last fall and only
for the bad weather this spring when
the young birds were Matching out, the
covers would be well stocked. Quail
are very scarce as usual Woodcock
are not looked for much about here
until the flight birds come along. Gray
squirrels and rabbits are also SO scarce
about here that not much attention is
given them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
Connecticut River Railroad Annual.

The stockholders of the Connecticut
River railroad met in Springfield,
Mass. Wednesday and after showing
confidence in the old board Of direc-
tors and officers by re.electing them,
a sale Of stock was authorized The
stock to be sold is now in the possession
of the company, its issue having been
authorized last year, and the money
to be realized from the sale will be
used to pay for permanent improve
ments and repairs. The directors again
chosen were William Whiting of Hol
yoke, Oscar Edwards of Northampton
James H. Williams of Bellows Falls
John II. Albin of Concord, n. H., Ed
mund p Kendrick of Springfield, j.
w. Stevens of Greenfield Lucius Tut
tie of Boston, William W McClench
and George b. Holbrook of Springfield,
William Whiting was elected president
and George r. Yerrall secretary and
treasurer Other routine business com
pleted the session.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
EAST DUMMERsToN.

The cattle show will be a good one at the
Valley fair this year, as it always is.
John Sheldon went to Greenfield this week.
The four months.old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Duby is critically i'll.
Mrs. Buffum of Putney and her sister Wis.
tied att s. y. Reeds last week.
Miss Edith Dutton returned last week to
Mortified seminary to resume her studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Blanchard Of Marlboro
have been recent guests Of Mrs, w. B. Reed.
Sylyenus Kelley was at his home here
Sunday Oliver Houghton came with him
from Putney.
The q. ~ H. circle will meet at johnson S
hall Oct 10, Mrs. Cannon presiding. Sup
per will be served as usual
Miss Edna Wheeler of Newfane and Miss
Julia Wheeler of Knowlton, Canada, have
been recent guests al Austin Laughton's.
The curve in the Boston & Maine railroad
track below Dummerston station is being
Strengthened. improvements are always in
order.
The peach season is now at hand and the
luscious fruit at Maple Ridge farm, j. A.
Miller proprietor, though not as abundant as
last year, is fast ripening
MIS-. Eta I1tfTIck OF DTatNltDoIu anu NJ D.
s. b. Craddock went Tuesday to Springfield
to spend several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifton Worden.
The continued dry weather causes much
inconvenience in the water supply and a
water famine is feared. Streams and wells
are very low especially on the river farms.
Miss Ida Knapp returned TO Northamp-
ton, Mass, last week and Mrs. Martha Han.
cock went back Tuesday. They have been
spending their vacation at the Knapp home,
stead.
Miss Margaret Johnson celebrated her birth
day in pleasing manner Sept. 9. Refresh
ments of ice-cream and cake were served in
the evening and she was the recipient Of
many valuable and useful presents, among
them gold watch and a sum Of money.
Her many friends wish her many happy
returns.
Rural free delivery route No. was ausp-
cously established Monday and the greater
part of Dummerston that had not already
been merged with Brattleboro was swallowed
by Putney. We are told that the telephone
connection long since promised looms in the
near future, and when esta blished more news
will probably fill our space
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21

lows Fails, Charles h. Smith, Butler, Pa. Il.
Il. Call. nrattleboro, Fred Whitiemore, Hos
ton, q. A. Holbrook. Brnitieboroi q, W.
Reed. nraiiloboro: Fred Lexner, Bellows
Falls; Daniel Parker, Grafton =, 5. Cham
berlain. Bcrnardstoni II, Q, Kirk Rutland !
q. l.. Southwick, Worcester; j, H. Lawlor'
bellows Falls; II. j, simonds, saxtons RIVER
$. |. Rickett saXtons River; w II, Pease'
Lenox, Mass; G, Harding. Aiholi Q, NJ
Wheeler, Brattleboro Mr.. and Mrs. ~ d.
Manter wilmington, @. southwick, Worces'
Ter, W. 4, Laekey. West Newport VI;
Henry Went West wardsboro; Mrs. A.
Brown, Braitleboro. II. c, Elliott Bellows
Falls; j. q. Pierce, Bellows Falls.
Townshend cows seem TO be attacked by a
suicidal mania and to prefer wandering In
the happy hunting grounds TO browsing In
the Vermont pastures. A week ago Saturday
night at the gloomy hour Of midnight COW
belonging 10 Horace Gale deliberately walked
In the crib aud broke her neck. Mr.. Gale
was away, so Frank harnessed the horse,
drove 10 4 neighbor's and asked his aid. Ae'
eordingly Frank, Lyman, Russell and orison
formed coroner's jury and rendered YER
diet of suicide, also decreeing that she be
hung. drawn and quartered, which they pro-
eeeded 10 do at once. The COW AT the hotel
had done nothing more remarkable than TO
furnish milk for the refreshment OF the
guests, but hearing OF the notoriety attained
by her hill sister, she, the following week,
while tied out to feed, deliberately wound the
rome about her neck and strangled herself.
Farmers are advised not TO mention these
tragedies in the presence Of such cows II they
wish to retain their herds.
Every one knows that orison is fond OF
straw rides, but that he Is not usually so
selfish as to take them all by himself Last
week Thursday evening however, he hitehed
his horse TO his fathers old buggy, which
has dasher attached to its front at an
angle Of $50 degrees, and In solitary gran,
dour drove up the hill TO call upon John and
Isadore and to obtain some straw for the
next days corn cutting. After carefully
decorating the buggy with six bundles of
said straw. he seated himself upon the pin
nacle and headed his nag down hill Now,
we have It on good authority that horse Is
vain thing for safety, but he knew that his
would keep the road and SO felt secure
Molly. however. thought Il favorable oppor'
tunty TO pay of o few old scores aud edged
gradually TO the side OF the road until two
buggy wheels went into the ditch and Orison
flew or rather slid 10 keep them company
and for the first lime in his temperate life
found himself lying in the gutter. Moral ;
Always take your wife to hold the lantern.
A display OF millinery from Mrs. II. E,
Baseom Of Brat,leboro Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday afternoons at Mr.. a, r.
park' : house. 3sC
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
MAY LEAVE BELLOWS FALLS,
Mrs. Hetty II. r. Green Not Pleased
With Action Of Listers.

Mrs. Hetty II, K. Green, the fiehess
woman In America, and resident W
Bellows Falls for several months OF tue
wear, may give up her residence mere
and with the bones OF her husp"nu
which are buried in the FANNY ot ~
the Episcopal cemetery and the o'u
heirloons with which her place on
Chuch street is filed, shake the dust OF
the town from her feet forever III Mrs,
Green should ever do this, II Woulu
moan more To Bellows Falls than the
loss of its most famous resident, or the
removal of the remains OF one OF HS
Oldest families from the borders OF tue
town. 1t would mean that every pos
sible hone of any benefit from the I'M
mense fortune of Mrs. Green in the
way of. hospital, library or othet
similar memorial, would be cut OIL Tor
ever. m a.,
To incur the wrath or III will of Mrs
Green, the victor in countless great
law suits. is to become the enemy OF
one who fights to the finish. As she
herself aptly expresses 1t, When
fight there is usually funeral, ana II
ism I mine, either.
The cause of the trouble Is, In one
sense. trihing. The listers Of the town,
in making the quadrennial appraisal
this year, raised the valuation OF tne
Green homestead from $4,000 to VIZ
900. an increase of $4,000. When sue
was informed of the change Mrs. ureen
appealed. and before the board OF elvli
authority last Thursday, made per
sona plea that no increase be made,
On her oath she told the listers aud
others in forcible language her opinion
of Bellows Falls and its people. She
had never complained, she said, even
though she was situated under the
greatest nuisance she had ever seen
/ The smoke from the mills poured down
upon her in such quantities that she
was seriously thinking of piping II up
and turning her place into a smoke
house to smoke hams Few people, she
said. had any idea what nuisance II
was.
4 Mrs. Green was seen at her home
! Saturday evening after the decision OF
/ the board 10 let the figures of the llst,
/ ers stand had been given out. She had
not heard of the decision, but when
/ told remarked that il was undoubtedly
IN act of Providence, cit shows me,
! she said, "that the people of Bellows
! Falls do not want me here any longer,
and perhaps il is iust as well. wish
/ TO be let alone. | come here after a
hard year ! work in New York, and !
want to rest. II isn't the $4,000 that
/ object to, for that is mere pittanee,
and | can get more than the addl-
tional tax right out of my place. The
/ fire department wants my barn for MS
/ fire horses, and man with five chill
dren will rent the rear of my house. II
/ is the worry and trouble such small
amount, even, causes that ! object to.
/ She went on to say that in managing
an immense fortune and keeping 1t
/ busy which she considered was duty
that God gave her to perform, a vast
system was required, which even a
small change would greatly upset and
necessitate much worry and bother be-
fore she could straighten it out with
/ her attorneys and head clerks.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
puMMERSTON.

The long list of entries in the races at the
Valley fair insures good racing.
John Knight has been spending few days
in town.
Miss Alice Laughton is spending several
days in Brattleboro.
Mrs. Alice Kinney of Warner, N. H., is
with Mrs H. H. Miller for time.
1t is expected that new telephone line
will be built from here to Brattleboro this
fall.
The address of most of the people in this
part of the town is now Putney, VT, R. F.
d. No. 2.
The grange benefit society met at the
church vestry Saturday and accomplished a
good amount of work. Twenty three were
present at the supper in the evening.
The grange held an interesting meeting
Tuesday evening in charge of the male Off
GERS. There was good attendance and an
excellent literary program in charge of Ira
Gates. The next meeting is Oct. 2, and the
question for discussion is: What are the
Advantages to be Derived by Grange from
the Ownership of a Grange Halle Deputy
Sargent is expected to be present and
good attendance is desired
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
SOUTH WINDHAM.

The poultry show at the Valley fair, always
good will be better than ever this year.
William Barber is very low.
Most of the summer guests have returned
to their homes.
George Carlton has returned from visit
in Wendell, Mass.
Mrs Laura Stowell of Springfield, Mass,
has been calling on old friends in town.
Among those on the sick list this week
are Mrs Will Farr and Mrs. Frank Jones.
Miss Bersis Jenison of Lowell Mass, has
been spending a few days with her parents
here.
Mrs D. H. friedrich has been receiving a
visit from her mother, Mrs. Egan of Mohawk,
Ny.
H. S. vanderhoof, who has spent the sum
mer at John Shaw's. has returned to New
York.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

Herman Chickering's two-months-old baby
is very i'll.
Herbert Morgan and Frank Snow went to
Canton, n. Y, last week to enter ST. Law
renee university.
Wayne Rice, who has been in Washington
D. c., the past year, has been here the past
two weeks for vacation.
Mrs. George Smiths mother, Mrs. Kibbe'
and her daughter of Springfield, Mass. have
been here the past two weeks.
Mrs. Marion Hadley sherman, who lived
here in her girlhood, is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Elvira Davis, and other relatives.
Mrs. George Burnham and Mrs. Richard
Farr are boarding some of the men that are
at work for Mr.. Burbank. He has about IL
men at work making repairs.
Albert Wilmington, brother of Seth With.
ington, was in town recently calling on old
friends. He is nearly so and in 1s46 in
company with several others from this town
went to Milford, Mass, to engage in the
shoe business. Mr.. Wilmington was the only
one that remained
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
WEST TowNsHENp.

Mr.. and Mrs, Atwell Farwell have been i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs George Ellis spent Sunday
in Jamaica.
Miss Irene Robbins Of Brattleboro is a
guest at c. o. Kimballs.
Mr. and Mrs chatham Of Readsboro have
moved into John Bishops tenement.
A. c. Bristol has been suffering from a
very painful, though not serious, accident
which occurred TO him in Tafts mill last
Friday, when a slab was thrown from one Of
the saws striking him on the shin. For
tunately no bones were broken.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21

Lillian q. Dwyer Of Rutland mas
hraugbt suit IN Rutland county court
against Major IL, Edward Dwyer com
msnder Of the second battalion, yer
mont National Guard, for divorce on
the grounds Of refusal 10 support ana
;rtolerable severity. No appearance
,or The defence TO fight the ease mas
60, been entered with the county clerk
i, l. nrobable that the ease viii be
tried at the present term OF coal y
Major and Mrs. Dwyer were married
December 6, 1898. They have TWO
daughters.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21

Mr. Rogers IN putting In new sllo MI
Torrey is engaged In filling his
Miss Sadie Streeter went to Greenfield last
Wednesday morning to attend the fair
Miss Daisy Barrett, who is employed as
saleswoman Ia Hartford, Conn, and who Is
visiting her father Henry Barrett went to
Greenfield last Wednesday for few days
visit with her sister, Mrs. Harry Haywood
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21

A yellow. worm has Appeared
shrub called "prairie bush NJ, ,
ers the pastures IN South B5rs
and is killing the bush A.Lk,
has sent a sample Of the Wor
bush TO the experiment static, y ,
lington.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21
MoUNTAINSIDE.

Mrs Clifton Stoddard and son, Fred, and
Mrs. Thomas Walsh of Chesterfield visited at
the cottage Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Caleb Burbank and daugh-
tiers and Mr.. Botchwell of New York, whose
summer home is in West Chesterfield, visited
Mr.. and Mrs Fisk at the cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Shuttleworth and
daughter Margaret of New York city and
chauffeur have been guests here this week
on their return trip from Manchester, VT,
where Mr.. Shuttleworth has marble quarry.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21

Governor. Elect Fletcher D, Proctor
announced Wednesday that he had Sc
leeted Beniamin Williams, IT,, OF Proc
tor 10 be his secretary OF eivil anu 'ni''
itary affairs. Mr., Williams is q trust
ed employee of the Vermont Marble
company and a young man Of great
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21

tact and resourcefuluc,s He ,,. :
Fair Haven, has been IN WA,
ID. g., three or four yrln. and v.9
admitted to the bar Mr. W,I',l.
charge Of the republican ,,,,.
quarters at Burlingtof hiring N ,
campaign, as he did four yean !.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21

Ro,,y Of Richmondi treasurer, Thomas
n Wright Of Burlington. All OF these
-, ,he secretary were reelected.
S Tna Rev Fr. j. w. o'sulliynn OF
Montpelier was appointed state emp
lain The convention adjourned 10
meet in 1905 at Rutland.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-09-21

The following officers were elected
at the state convention of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians at Montpelier
Tuesday: President, James L. Burke
of West Rutland; vice-president, D. j.
Sullivan of Barre; secretary, Mark r.