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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-11

dence. He came to be known as . Hon
est John throughout the entire state,
and this was tribute of real and affec-
tionate appreciation. His was genuine
manliness without the flaw of single
mean trait Greater men than he could
have been better spared. The st. Johns
bury Republican sums him up in the
following statement" Dear honest John
Merrifeld has joined the great majority
His enemies were minus quantity.
All Vermont was his friend. Spring
field Republican.
With profound sorrow, Vermont
mourns the death of John H. Merri-
field.
No man in the public life of our
state has had quite the same hold on
the hearts of her people. They trusted
him, honored him, loved him. Not for
his brilliancy of mind, his keenness of
intellect, his dauntless courage was to
be esteemed--though there was no de-
ficiency in these qualities-but he was
revered-yes, that s the word-revered
for higher qualities than these.
1t would be impossible TO describe,
and equally impossible to understand,
the influence that this wise, good and
true man exerted everywhere he was
known. His constant and quite often
unsought advancement refuted the idea
that to be successful in politics one
must act the shady or tricky part.
John H. Merrifeld was great man;
for to be good is to be great. His
heart was that of child, so tender and
sympathetic always, yet it beat true to
duty. If it requires courage to cleave
ever the path of right; to say no to the
tempter; to turn away wrath with
soft answer; to maintain high ideals
and attain them; to breathe forth
spirit so sweet and pure as to touch
all and better all--then John H. Merri-
field had the courage of lion, hidden
where courage often hides-beneath a
nature so quiet, gentle and unobtrusive
than it made itself felt more like the
summer breeze than like the flaming
hurricane. But felt, withal
Among the blessings vouchsafed to
the writer, he will ever cherish the
opportunity he has had of seeing, know
ing and feeling this soul--so new, SO
strange, so hallowed, in our public life.
Randolph Herald.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-11

much influence. Mr.. Merrifeld was
50 wears old and was born in Newfane.
Sine 1897 he had been clerk of Wind
ham county, having his office in Brat
tleboro. -Lyndonville Union-Journal
In the death of Hon. John H. Merri-
field of Newfane, twice speaker of the
Vermont house of representatives, and
otherwise prominently known Throughout
the state for many years, genuine loss
is suffered His was an ideal citizen
ship Honest, faithful, unassuming IN
office or out of it, men like John H.
Mortified are, always have been and
always will be too scarce. More need
not be said. More cannot be said of
any -Morrisville Messenger.
The general expressions of regret
over the death of man who has been
in public life more or less for long pc
riod have seldom come with greater
earnestness than those for ex-Speaker
John H. Merrified. His public as well
as private life, was characterized by a
faithful performance of duty. he was
generally known as "'Honest John y
and the title was most fitting one. lie
was not great man as the world or
even our little commonwealth reckons
greatness. but he was a splendid exam
pie of faithful, upright life on which
not the faint of a suspicion of dlshon'
esty or neglect in even the smallest at
fairs of public nature ever rested.
Such man, although cut off IN his
maturing usefulness, for Mr.. Merritield
had not reached the age of 60 years has
not lived in vain. The world is better
for such life as John Merrifield typl-
fed .-Northield News.
News of the death of Hon. John H.
Merrifeld, ex-speaker of the Vermont
house of representatives and widely
and affectionally known in the Green
Mountain state, was received IN every
section with genuine regret. Mr.. Merri-
field had been in public life for over
thirty years and the strict integrity
which marked his conduct of the offices
which he occupied earned for him the
sobriduet of "Honest John In the
past 10 years if any one referred to
z Honest john the one addressed
knew with no further explanation that
Mr.. Merrifeld was referred to. In adj
dition he possessed kindly heart and
a disposition always to do all in his
power to assist any one who desired his
aid. Those who came in contact with
him could not but admire his exeep-
tional qualities, and the attractive per
sonality of" Honest john Merrifield
will long be remembered by all who
knew him.-Montpelier Journal.
The Weekly newspapers up in Yer
mont bring an array of appreciative
tributes TO the character of the late
John H. Merrifeld, clerk of Windham
county, former clerk of the state House
of Representatives speaker of the house
and member of the senate, that are as
rare as they are deserved. Modest and
honest, singularly pure in his life and
aims, capable beyond his own appre-
citation, a citizen absolutely faithful
to all his obligations, it is pleasant to
see how much people thought of HIM
The virtue of absolute sincerity and
simplicity of character made Mr.. Merri-
field the recipient of universal conf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-11
TRIBUTES TO HONEST JOHN"
Words from the State Papers in Regard
to His Splendid Qualities.

The sudden death of John II. Merrl-
field at Brattleboro Dee. 20, removes
one of the most picturesque figures from
Vermont politics. Honest John was
honest in politics as in everything else.
Would the state had more men like him.
Burlington Clipper.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-11

When a Jamaica belle goes to social
function she carries her shoes upon her
head and puts them upon her feet when
she arrives.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-11

Bv the death of Hon. J. II. Merritield
of Williamsville, the state has lost a
noble citizen. The ex-speaker was
friend to everyone, and as upright as
he was modest. His passing is dis,
tinct loss to the home, church and
state. -Londonderry Sitter.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-11
LOST ON THE KEENE FLOOR,
Athletics Defeated in Scrappy Game
Saturday Evening-Score "a to IA.

The Athletics were turned down at
Keene, N. H.. last Friday night and lost
the game by the score of "a to IA. In
the first half the locals smothered the
visitors and the half ended with the
score Is to 9 in favor of Keene. The
Athletics got busy in the second half
and Gagged IL points while the locals
were getting six, but were unable to
overcome the lead The Athletics were
handicapped by the fact that there
were no screens behind the baskets.
Scraps were frequent and players of
the opposing teams had to be separated
on many occasions. Plumb, physical
director of the Keene Y NJ. c. A., play
ed his first game with the Keene team
and put up a good game. Cakes missed
number of easy shots for the Athlet-
les in the first half but the youngster
was pitted against Sebastian and made
good showing The summary:
Kcene Athletlcs
Plumb. f b, Boutwell,
Conner. r | b, Stafford
Cameron, c, GVey
Sebastian, ] b I, cakes
Mall9v. r b f, Riley
Score: Keene "a, Athletics IA; goals
from floor, Plumb 3, Conner 2, Cameron
.. Sebastian 3, Malloy, Cakes, 4, Davey;
goals from fouls, Plumb 2, missed 2,
Boutwell, 2, missed 3; fouls on Keene 4,
Athletics 8; referee, Dee, Time 20 min
ute halves.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-11

In the passing of John II. Mortified
from this to world beyond, the state
of Vermont has lost servant that 1t
can well say of "good and faithful. "
He had earned the title of Honest
john not alone from his friends and
business associates in Windham county,
but by the people of the state at large
-Middlebury Register.
The death of John H. Merrifield re-
moves from the state a public servant
of the old school, one of those sterling
men who made friends because of his
honest nature and faithful performance
Of duty. He was for many years
familiar figure at law-making assem-
blies. having been returned to the legis-
lature for more than thirty years by
the town of Observation-Disclosures Ga
zette.
The many friends of John H. Merri-
field of Newfane, and they certainly
are many, were indeed sorry to hear
of his sudden death at Brattleboro on
Saturday, Dee. 90. Mr.. Merrliield, SO
well known as Honest john Merri-
field, was one of the best known men
in the state. He was speaker of the
House in 1902 and also in 1904 and as
candidate for Acknowledgements
last fall received very cordial support.
A man of scrupulous honor and integ-
rity he made many friends and had
The Springfield herald., 1907-05-24
COUNTY NEWS.
Boston Items.

May %, 1907.
DR.. Chas. Milligan is at home
visiting for a short time.
Miss Clara Couch intends start
ing for Kansas Friday. She may
not return for some time.
F. L. Hall and Marion Bryan
attended Sunday School and
church at our school house Sun
day.
Saturday afternoon, at Stoning-
ton, was spent in a base ball
game, a horse race, and riding a
broncho.
Dave KonkeI's and Mrs. AL
corn were among those who were
in Villas Tuesday getting dental
work done.
Frank Villers started for load
of wood this morning which he
left on the road home from the
cedars last week.
The Stonington Sunday School
has been having very large at
tendance lately, numbering sew
enty-eight last Sunday.
Jasper Konkel starts for east
ern Kansas today for visit with
his relatives there. James kon-
kel will join him in Syracuse for
the same purpose.
F. E. Lamport passed Mrs. M.
A. Konkel's Sunday going to the
ranch. He was accompanied by
Mr.. Wind who stayed at Mrs.
Konkel's Sunday evening and
wished to go to Richfield.
Mrs. M. A. Konkels enter
tanned small crowd of young
people Sunday, including Floyd
Couch and sister Clara, Charles
and Miss Matte Walker, Joe and
Miss Birdie Thompson, Jasper
Konkel and sister.
Correspondent.
The Springfield herald., 1907-05-24
Gleanings and Comment.

We inadvertently "swiped"
the article in our last issue con-
cerning the district normal by
not giving an exchange credit
for it and hasten to make amends.
The Springfield herald., 1907-05-24
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(Routc No. 6sb7)
Tuesday, -Thursday Saturday leaves Springfield
700 a. M, arrives at corrizo / O0p.m
Leaves Corrizo Oh Monday, Wednesday,
Friday at 1900 n, m; arrive ut Springfield
1:0O pm.
tFrec box delivery On all routes,)
All mails closed I've minutes before leaving
Zine. SILAs r.. SPEcKMANN, +. NJ.
The Springfield herald., 1907-05-24

In the whole field of popular
government l am convinced that
one of the plainest duties of citi-
zenship is hopefulness, and that
pessimism is criminal weakness. !"
Secretary of State Elihu Root.
Pretty true, isn't it?
The Springfield herald., 1907-05-24

WANTED: Local representa-
tive to handle the sale of our new
Unrivaled Series of Charts and
Surveys showing every state and
foreign country; reliable, histor-
ical and descriptive matter; beau
tifully illustrated. We anticipate
sale large enough to net our rep
resentatives from $500 to $500
in every county. Address, Rand,
McNally & Co., Chicago, Ill.
The Springfield herald., 1907-05-24
County OFFICERS

Clerk and Recorder Geo. Erwin Konkel
Treasurer. er....,....... Herbert f. Homsher
Judge. Elmer E. Alexander
Sheriff. .................Er Ernest P. Mcfarland
Assessor. Edward Emerson
Sup't. of Schools .... N. Conner Jones
Surveyor. G. Greathouse
Commissioners-C. H. Davis, v. M.
Shannon and L. McAdam.
Health Officer. T. F. Milligan
Clerk of District Court. urt..................
-.......................E Eugene NJ. Whitaker
The Springfield herald., 1907-05-24

tice by publication in official paper of
Baca County has been given that said
proposed amendment will be voted upon
at said time.
The Springfield herald., 1907-05-24

sPRINGFIELD-LAMAR.
pAiLYtexcept Sunday.
(Itoute No. Ss2dA)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02
Treason of the Bunch"
Walla Walla Argus

Bro. LOrtOn names several candr-
dates whom he considers fit subjects
to succeed Senator Ankeny. Why
should not our Walla Walla senator
succeed himself? There is certainly
every indication that Senator Ankeny
is becoming more and more influenti-
al at the national capital. The Wash
ington congressman are all working
in harmony, and good news is coming
in coming to us continually concerning
appropriations for the open river, the
Seattle exposition. irrigation projects
and all kinds of improvements which
are entitled to federal encourage
ment Our congressional delegation is
certainly enjoying the confidence and
goodwill of the people of this state.
and to suggest that Senator Ankeny.
one of the members be eliminated, does
not sound good to many Walla Wallans.
There may be those who do not love
the senator. but if he should be de-
feated for reelection, it would be a
calamity to this city, and to this sec
ton of the state.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02
IN COMIC OPERA.

Red Feather" the romantic comic
opera written by Reginald DekOven,
Charles Klein and Chas. Emerson Cook.
which made so favorable an tmpres-
sion with the theatregoers in various
parts of the country during the past
two years, will be the attraction at
the Keylor Grand on February s. The
is said to be quite important
in names and number and gorgeous
costuming and superb stage mOuntings
Will add to the value of the production
as spectacle. The prima donna sing
ing the title role is Miss Cheridah
who has already gained much
enviable recognition by her appearance
with the Henry w. Savage musical
shows. She has rare vocal powers and
is a splendid actress and is reported
to be eminently fitted to play the char
acter of Red Feather She is sur
rounded by a company of 15 people.
including Lyman Wheeler, Ben G. Mac
Gaben. w. J. Mccarthy, Richard Karl,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02
GAZE UPON ITS FANGS.

When the Evening Bunc" crowd of
curbstone politicians and discharged
employees were Thoroughly defeated
in the last county primaries, The
Statesman asked that the convention
keep the meddlers and traitors down.
But this was not to be.
With prayers and entreaties, threats
and pledges of future good behavior,
the curbstone gang was given recog-
milton in the convention.
1t was new life to the eliminated
ones. 1t gave them another footing
and another chance to work out their
yengeful plots against Senator An
keny at the expense of Walla Walla.
Notwithstanding the repeated warning
of this newspaper. the republican lead
ers permitted the "Bunc" crowd to
show up before the public as reha-
bilitated politicians, pledged to future
loyalty.
To carry out the scheme the "Bunc''
actually had the nerve to come out ed
itorially in praise of the senator and
with an avowal Of support. This Judas
move fooled some of the people. There
was much loud talk of peace and
harmony and even the Union fool
SHY. took up the unpleasant task OF
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02

all over the United States, not limited
to any one particular section, but
across country. down. between. along
both coasts, through the prairie lands
of the west, skirting along the borders
of old Mexico and in and out of that
country, zigzagging in and out of the
old south, through the densely popu-
lated New England and middle Allan
tic states and back to its home in Chi
cagO. Such a feat is we'll worthy of
ones greatest expectations and which
not even the most ambitious would
criticize. This has been the remark
able record of Lincoln j. Carter's The
New Fast Mall which will be seen
at the Keylor Grand theater on Sat
urday. February ..
An exceptionally clever cast interpret
the various interesting parts this year
and it is said it is the best organiza-
ton of players that has ever been with
the attraction. The scenic features
which are all brand new this season
are still modern wonders of stage
craft. the steamboat race and explo-
sion. the Fast Mail,'' crossing the
stage at lightning speed, the slow pom
derous freight train with its forty box
cars, and the beautiful picture Of Mia
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02

w. H. Powers, Daisy Fuguet, Gertrude
Black, Frieda RIGA, Virginia Giblyn
and Grace Sessler, and big singing
chorus Of fresh young and we'll train
ed voices. Mr.. Klein has conceived a
kingdom called Romancia, secreted in
central Europe. A plot is formed to
unseat the ruler oF the country and the
-conspira tors in chief, who gather at an
inn kept by one of their number Ga
nobeleman OF high estate masquerade
ing as village tavern keeper), &C
cept the leadership of the Countess Won
Draga. The countess, who holds q
high position at the court, DISCUSSES
herself as knight of the road an
so darinGly does she ride the high
ways and exact toll from the travel
ers that the crown prince offers g
liberal reward for her capture, and
furthermore details the captain of his
bodyguard to lead the search for the
supposed banda. Captain Travors
meets Red Feather as the Countess
Won Draga and falls deeply in love
with her, and not suspecting her other
identity naturally becomes involved in
series Of plots and counter plots and
thus the story is worked out to logi-
cal and happy ending.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02

praising the newly converted gang
members. The Statesman was criti-
cised for declaring openly its disbe-
lief in the new piety and scolded for
stunning the company Of those delec-
table twins, Peace" and Harmony.
The "Bunc' snuff1ed and shed croco-
die tears. 1t came out with lachry-
NOSE editorials on the attempt to de-
stroy the new relations of cementeJ
factions.
But the "Bunc'' recently took a trip
to Olympia. Following a return covert
sneers and attacks on Senator Ankeny
appeared. Finally it threw out feel
err on Congressman Jones candidacy.
Today those who permitted the
"Bunc" and its cOterie to crawl back
under the canvass have the humiliat-
ing satisfaction Of reading open as
pensions on the senator and direct
floutings at loyalty to Walla Walla' S
candidate and Walla Walla's interests
Past pledges and former declarations
of honesty are ignored. The head o.
the snake is visible.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02
THE MASK Is OFF.

At last the Evening Bunc'' has
thrown off the mask so, long WORKOUT
worn with only Partial success-and
comes out openly in a fight to the
death against Senator Ankeny' and the
interests of Walla 'Waila With MOTH
ing more to gain. financially or polit-
ically. in walla walla, the treacherous
sheet and its management has inaugu-
rated Il stealthy campaign against the
man whose coveted defeat for re-
election was the primary cause of the
birth of the organ of the disgruntled
,urbstone politicians and the only eX-
cuse for its continued existence.
Ignoring the welfare of the commu-
nifty which has given it mistaken sup
port at times, the "Bunc" has initiated
attacks upon the character and abili-
~ of the senator. designed TO injure
him With the PEOPLE. if such is pos
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02

when Herbert Williams, the boy, en-
tered the administration building. AZ
ter a time he was observed by Super
intendent Cooper, who upon inquiry
learned that the boy was there to at
tend night school.
A series of questions brought out
the fact that the boy had not been
home for supper because he had no
car fare, and could not walk home
and get back in time for school, He
had heard of the night school, and
desired to attend, in fact almost broke
into tears in his anxiety lest he be
forbidden the privilege.
Mr.. Cooper told the members of the
board the boys story. The rules of
the board do not permit paying c:ii-
drens car fare, but it is needless to
say that this boys fare was paid, il
not out Of the school fund. He was
also introduced into the night school,
and will for some time be under the
careful eye of the superintendent.
There is a boy" says Mr.. Cooper,
"who has the right stuff in him."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02
CARNEGIE'S LATEST MUNIF1C
ENCE.

Andrew Carnegie's offer of $750.000
to erect in Washington a building for
the bureau of American republics is in
line with his donation for the Palace of
Peace at The Hague. Mr.. Carnegie has
been a consinstent opponent of war for
the settlement of International difficult
ties and as Complementary to this at
titude, has always stood for action
which would increase the exchanges
between nations and thus bring them
into closer touch and better relation
ship.
The bureau, or. as it's full title reads,
the Commercial Bureau of the Ameri-
can Republics, is voluntary assOcia-
and South America. whose avOWed pur-
pose is to disseminate Information
about the tariff and navigation laws
of the several members. The expenses
of the bureau were to be borne by the
countries belonging in proportion to
their population. The bureau has led
somewhat precarious existence be-
cause the South American members
did not always pay their dues, but the
United States has usually made up
existing deficits, and kept the work
going.
1t has been recognized several times
and today is governed by a board. of
which the diplomatic representatives at
H.. no
American secretary Of the state is
chairman.
The bureau has done an immense
amount of good by it's publications in
English. Spanish, Portuguese and French
Through these the members have be-
come acquainted with each other s
laws, their trade customs and their
| methods Of doing business. Commerce
| has been greatly enhanced and many
minor difficulties between the cOun-
f: tr>as have been smoothed away.
| The bureau has made but one seri-
| Gus administrative mistake, and that
was in soliciting advertising matter
! for it's bulletins. This at once an
| tdSOHlZeu export pdDtIS, W uO COllSSl-
| ed the right Of the government to &C
| into the advertising business. Besid.
! es. the experiment which was under.
! taken in the hope of increasing the
revenue of the bureau and Tightening
| the expense on the members has beer
a source of expense rather than pro-
! fit 1t is to be abandoned as soon a:
existing contracts expire.
| The erection of such a building a:
much to dignity the bereau and to cal
, attention to it's merits.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-02

one of the employees struck a match
which ignited escaping gas. 1t was
but an instant until the machine ex-
ploded, setting fire to some of the
goods. The flames were extinguished,
however, before the department ar
rived.
No sooner had the department re-
turned than an alarm was sent from
the home of A. Schwarz, 2O5 East AL
der street. A pan of grease left in the
oven became ignited and filled the
house with smoke. It was only neces-
sary for the men to use small chem
iCal to extinguish the blaze.
A false alarm at 6:15 a. m. was
turned in from box 81, Ninth and
Moore streets. which caused the de-
partment hard run over the frozen
ground. At 1870 an overheated sove
in a house at 521 East Cherry street
called out the department. The walls
and ceiling of the room were scOrched
but very little damage was done.