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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
TWO KINDS OF CRITICISM.

All kinds of critics assail the presi-
dent nowadays. Some couch their at
tacks in fiery invective, trusting for
effect to the noise their blatant rhet-
oric makes and frequently deviating
from the narrow path of truth for the
sake of increasing the sound. Such
an one is Col. George Harvey, who re-
fers to the president as
A ruler not young in years but boy
ish in mind, in temperament, in lmpet-
uosity, in love of excitement, in pas
sion for notoriety, in needless disre-
gard of considerations born of sobrlety
and calmness; daring leader, though
an unsafe guide; a possessor OF talents
but not of knowledge; noisy, con
fused, contradictory, inconsistent, IL,
logical, irrational, yet so emphatic and
insistent in expression as in effect to
pose as the discoverer of all truths,
while in fact only an enunclator OF
the principles or fallacies of others;
maintaining each tenet with uncom-
promising arrogance until compelled
TO abandon it and then shrouding re-
treat in impregnable ambiguity; con-
structive statesman by profession; a
destructive politician in practice; IN
seeming, a chivalric Orlando; in fact,
a Bombastes Furioso
This in truth is a resounding whack
at the character of the resident of the
White House. Indeed it is so loud
that it resembles closely the effect pro
duced by the slap-stick comedian OF
the vaudeville stage. How much more
useful is less noisy but more consistent
criticisml Take for example the fol-
lowing paragraphs from Life in regard
to the elt-Harriman contro-
versy:
Following the publication of the
Harriman-Webster letter the president
gave out some letters including his
own to Mr.. Sherman. Mr.. Hartman
also printed some letters. Conscien-
tious scrutiny of all these supplement-
ary documents gives the impression
that Mr.. Hartman in his private letter
to Mr.. Sidney Webster came quite as
near to telling an accurate story as
veracious man could be expected to
come in writing a private letter to a
friend. We do not find any statement
in the letter that can properly, or
even plausibly, be characterized as ga
deliberate and wilful untruth." About
all Mr.. Roosevelt seems to have been
entitled to say was that he and Mr..
Hartman talked about the state cam
paign in New York and the election
of Higgins, rather than the presiden-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

tinl campaign. II was Mr. Hartman 5
misfortune that his letter to Mr., Web
ster got into print The president, by
replying to il as he did, made the mis-
fortune his own. The letter did not
call for any answer from the presi-
dent. All II needed was to be let
alone. Self defense is the president s
weak suit. lie almost never needs to
play II, but play II he often does, and
very badly. His rude habit of pro-
claiming that this or that man lies Is
so deplorablc that we do not like to
talk about il. II makes glad the heart
of every enemy he has, and distresses
every wise friend.
That the president often errs, often
makes a big disturbance over little or
nothing, often consigns people to the
" congregation of the inveracious -
without apparent just cause no fair
observer will deny, But when really
important matters need attention the
president is-to use slang phrase
there with the goods, The worth of
such an executive compared with one
who might be forever accurate in
minor matters but always likely to
bunder ON momentous occasions bears
Of no argument
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
Held Him for a While, No Doubt.

(St. Johnsbury Caledonlan.)
The late editor of the Burlington
Free Press, Col. George G. Benedict,
had a rich and varied experience in
many walks in life and as raconteur
had few equals. Once during the civil
war, he said, he happened to be riding
through Washington in one of those
"bob- tailed" street ears which were
then in service and was accompanied
by the late Col. George W. Hooker of
Brattleboro.
The latter was very laxative and his
conversation annoyed an old lady who
was vainly trying to read a book.
Finally they passed a store where an
auction was being held and young
Hooker burst out:
"My, see that red flag. Must be a
case of smallpox there. 1 shouldn t
think they would run this car along
here and let us risk catching small
poX.'
This was too much for the old lady,
and putting down her book she frown-
ed on the Vermonter and said in a
high voice:
"Young man, you won't catch
smallpox if you keep your mouth
shut"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
Why Not?
Wilmington Times,)

Under the charter Of the company
authorized to dam the Connecticut riv'
er below Brattleboro for power pur'
pose 5000 h. p. is TO be reserved for
the use of that town alone, In addition
to what will be required to supply the
manufacturing industries already in
stalled there. Let us hope that some
capitalist or company will see III to
corral sufficient quantity Of this pow
er to operate nm electric railroad from
Brattlcboro TO connect with the II, 7,
& w. h. Il. at Wilmington. Such n
line, backed by such cheap and ade.
quatc power, should be n dividend
Garner, II is an axiom of railroading
that where a stage route can live a
rolly line will flourish.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
A STEADY DRAIN.
Sick Kidneys Weaken the Whole Body
Make You III, Languid
and DEPRESSED,

Sick kidneys weaken the body
through the continual drainage of life
giving abumen from the blood into
the urine. and the substitution of poi
sonous uric acid that goes broadcast
through the system, sowing the seeds
of disease. Loss Of albumen causes
weakness, languor, depression. Uric
causes rheumatic pain, ner-
vousness, nausea, cricks in the back,
gravel and kidney stones. The proper
treatment is kidney treatment, and
the best remedy is Doan S Kidney
Pills. Great Brattleboro cures prove it.
John Larson of Estey street, corner
of Chestnut, Brattleboro, Vt, says: 81
have been troubled for years with kid
ney complaint. At times l had severe
pains across my back and through my
kidneys. There was an annoying weak
ness of the kidneys and the secretions
were highly colored and contained
brick dust deposit. During damp or
stormy weather I was always worse
and my back at such times was very
lame and sore. | could not sleep well
at night and in the morning [ felt tired
and sore all over. A friend advised
me to try Doan S Kidney Pills, sold by
F. H. Holden and so I got box. They
did wonders for me, stopping the back
ache and correcting the trouble with
the secretions. 1 can now get good
night S sleep and my general health is
much better"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
The Dean of Vermont Journalists.
(St. Adams MESSENGER

The dean of Vermont journalism is
o. L. French, native of Glover, pub
Usher of the Brattleboro Phoenix. He
is GO years old and began work as a
printer in the office of the Keene On.
H. Sentinel when he was about IS.
Three or four years later he became
part owner of the paper and shortly
after sole owner, only subsequently to
have partners again. Thirty-four years
ago he sold his interest in the Sentinel
and bought half interest in the Brat
tleboro Phoenix, becoming sole proprie-
tor January l, 1888. Mr.. French has,
therefore, been connected with newspa-
pers as printer, editor, and publisher
As years, has been an editor and pub
Usher 40 years all told, and has been
editor and publisher of Vermont
newspaper for "a years. A somewhat
careful canvass of the probabilities es-
tablishes Mr.. French as the dean of
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

Discussing the attitude of some
towns relative to returning the United
States deposit fund the Randolph Her
aid and News sounds warning that
may well be needed. 1t says:
1t may be well for towns disposed to
fight to note the forfeiture they incur
if the new law is sustained. They lose
their share of the division of the en-
tire permanent school fund income,
and also of the state school tax, until
such time as they leash in" with six
per cent. interest on the money with
held. Inasmuch as the great majority,
and quite likely all, of the towns
would be gamers, rather than losers,
under the new dispensation, is it not
short-sighted policy to hold out from
mere "stuf1iness
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

Ism 7 it a triae significant, when you
come to think of it, all this eifulgent,
even if deserved, laudation of Hon.
d. J. Foster, appearing in east-side pa
pcrs of late! If they are so intent on
praising some one, why not east n tel
escopic eye on the record of Hon. Kilt
Haskins, our own representatives, 1t
will stand inspection, won't it,
Montpelier Journal.
Scrutiny will not affect Congressman
Haskius's record a particle; it will
stand inspection, The reason for the
outburst of praise of Congressman
Foster is doubtless due to the fact that
he is bit more spectacular in his
methods and has more industrious
press agent. Congressman Haskins is
if anything too careful about blowing
his own horn but that does not mean
that his work in congress is any the
less effective.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
Railroads
BOSTON & MAINE RAILR0l.
In effect October 8, 1906
Trims LeaVe Rranlnh1ra.

Montreal and Quebec. via c. v. and g n.
-illlOa.m. 'C225 ,. m, fsHl.r.H. &
Montreal 4 Quebec. via NewpaH af3 CFt
-fIl.lOa. N. til0.is p. On.
Quebec. via Sherbrooke and G. !. Eg.-tl,a,
Tfi0ls 3, m.
Quebec. Via Que Cent. Ry -illIgAr. e,
3. M,
Greenfield. Northampton HoIyots gra,y.
-s5 . a, m. 1901 a, m. tl0l5a H. f-s.
st23 p. m. ts.29 D. IN.
Bellows Falls. Claremont Junction W,s.
White River Junction-ill,lN a. o.. -t,
1855 .. m. 'l0.is .. m.
Wells River. St Johnsbury. LyHd1syiIs-si
a.. m. 1895 p. m. il0.ls >. 20.
Newport. SherbrOokc-ill.l0u q, o.. II!,ts
Boston-'A SIS a, m. "a lois an iB.zi
m a 4.23 p. m.
Daily. Daily except Sunday flaiyuy
Saturday. Sunday only, a via Gregsss!
yia Bellows Fails c Montreal only
Detailed information and timetable rayks
tained al ticket Offices.
d. J. FLANDERS, CM Burr
Pass Traf. Mgr. Gen Pau L
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
HOW To MIX FERTILIZERS
AT HOME.

To any farmer who will write us, men.
tioning this paper, we will send free, post
paid, several formulas for making a first
class fertilizer at home, together with the
cost Of the in grcjients directions for mix
ing etc.
The Vermont Experiment Station in
its bulletin No. JIG has the following to
say rith rett reno to the value Of home
mixed fertilizers as compared with the
ordinary commercial brands: ION every
account, however, financial, educational,
agricultural, it is better to buy the crude
stock and home.mix if one uses ton or
more"
All up.to-date farmers should be inter
ested in the subject of home.mixed fer
tilizers and we are in a position to help
them. Address,
CARROLL S. PAGE, Hyde Park, Vt.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
A Deserved Tribute.
darlington Free Prcss.)

Ai'hA AlNHA'h AAN' AN'Hf|
The entire newspaper fraternity of
Vermont will regret to hear Of the re-
tircmcnt of Mason A. Green from the
position of editor of the Rutland Her
aid Editor Green is one Of the most
graceful effective and prolific writers
in the state, and while he was editor
of the Herald, it was never backward
about expressing views on any subject
that might arise. Some writers in con
troversy dip their pens in NORWOOD,
others in gall, and still some others in
vitriol Editor Green was able to so
word his most damaging attacks that
they seldom left a sting. His most eff
fective weapon was a delicate sarcasm,
tingcd with humor, and even the victim
of his gibes was compelled to admire
his dizziness Editor Green s facilc pen
will be missed from the Vermont
press, but its products will continue to
grace literature to which he is to de
vote his attention and to which he has
already contributed noteworthy works,
in the news announcement
of his retirement from editorial work.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

Vermont journalism, with W, II, Bish.
op, of the Essex County Herald, and
Lewis T.. Thayer, Of the Burlington
Clipper, as rather close juniors. The
craft generally win greet Mr., French
in his new dignity with most cordial
sentiments of hearty good win and the
hope that he may continue TO flourish,
Long live the deanl Health and bcne-
dietiOn!
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
Are Poor Laws Better Than None?
{ Woodstock Age.)

The opinion seems to be quite gen
eral that while the new law postponing
the opening of the trout fishing season
to May Is will be a good thing for the
sportsmen on that particular date, it
will be mighty bad for the trout. AS
a Windham county fisherman puts it:
"By that time, under usual condi.
tions, the water is low and in broad
and shallow streams the trout that
would be scattered here and there un-
der stones and logs in April are all
down in the few holes that remain
What is the result? The first few fish
ermen over the stream will have good
sport but it means determination of
the trout, and if | understand the mis-
sion of the commissioner it is to protect
and increase our fish rather than eXter-
inmate Them"
1t is hard job to satify every one,
but there S some reason for the irrita-
tion of local sportsman-a thorough
ly good one-who remarked that he
sometimes wondered if we wouldn t
have been better off with fewer game
laws and less protective legislation.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
There Were Others.

Congressman Currier of New Hamp'
shire declares that Speaker Cannon was
not alone responsible for the defeat
Of the forest reserve bill. He says
both Serene Payne and John Sharp
Williams opposed it stoutly, as likely,
if adopted, to be followed by similar
demands from all parts of the country.
Obviously there is need for much more
missionary work of education not
alone among the western members.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

Frederick G. Fleetwood of Morris
vile has announced definitely that he
will not be a candidate for reelection
next year. This statement has set the
apparent quiescent political bees buzz
ling again and amid the hum are
heard the names of Guy W, Bailey of
Essex, Walter X. Farnsworth of Rut-
land and Robert w. McCuen of Yer
gennes. Any one of this trio would
doubtless make satisfactory secre
tary of state, but what S the use of
discussing the matter so soon! 1t al
together too early for any man to com
nit himself on subject like this.
Premature pledges perpetuate poor
politics.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

James H. Eckels, president of the
Commercial National bank of Chicago
and comptroller of the currency in
Cleveland s administration, died sud
denly of heart disease at his home in
Chicago Sunday.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

President Roosevelt has addressed
''to the school children of the United
States a message on the significance
of Arbor day, which during the month
of April is celebrated in many of the
states. He says to them it is well that
they should celebrate the day thought
fully and that when they help to pre-
serve our forests or to plant new ones
they are acting the part of good cltl-
IONS.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

A general denial of all the allega
tons made by the compliments in the
suit for an accounting of the property
of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, filed
March l, was made Wednesday in the
answer of the Boston defendants
named in the original action, Alfred
Farlow, Ira 0. Knapp, William B.
johnson, Stephen A. Chase. Joseph
Armstrong, and Edward A. 'Kimball.
The defendants declare that they have
no knowledge of many of the allega-
tions of the compliments, and demand
that the compliments furnish proof
thereof. They declare they have rea-
son to believe the bill of complaint
was not brought by the plaintiffs in
good faith for the purpose of protect
ing the person and property of Mrs.
Eddy, but that the so-called "next
friends" care such only in name, and
have been induced to loan their names
for use in said bill at the instigation
and at the expense of certain evil
minded persons not related in any way
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

Gov. Hughes Tuesday signed at Al
bany the so-called Bingham police bill,
introduced by Assemblyman Prentice,
which will permit practically reor-
ganization of the New York police
force, and greatly increase the powers
of the commissioner of police, especial
ly over the inspectors. The bill was
the subject of one of the most bitter
struggles of the present legislative SEES
sion, 1t was approved last week by
Mayor Mcclellan.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

There are more able-bodied men to the
total population in the western states of
the United States and Canada than any
where else in the world
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

Does the expression, "He was shot
in his dining room, mean that he re-
ceived the bullet in his stomach?-
Barre Times.
1t might mean that he was in the
habit of drinking too much with his
meals.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

E. II. Hartman appeared in police
court in New York city Saturday as
witness against Frank F. Hill, his for
mer stenographer, charged with having
sold for publication the famous Sidney
Webster letter by Hartman, which in
volved the fnancier in a controversy
with President Roosevelt. Hartman
testified that he had read a copy Of the
letter, as published, and the copy was
substantially correct. He said he never
authorized the publication of the letter
and never gave permission to let 1t 60
out of his office. He said Hill formerly
was in his employ but was discharged
some months before the publication of
the letter. The case was continued I'M
til TODAY.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

The jury in the famous Thaw trial
after remaining out - hours reported
late Friday afternoon that they had
been unable to agree on a verdict and
were discharged by Justice Fitzgerald.
The jury stood seven for conviction Of
murder in the first degree and five for
acquittal on the ground of insanity.
The disagreement means that Harry X.
Thaw, who shot Stanford White on the
Madison Square roof garden in New
York city the evening of June %, 1906,
will have to remain in the Tombs until
the time for a second trial unless he is
admitted to bail District Attorney Je-
rome has stated that he will strenu.
ously oppose any application for bail
no matter how great the amount.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

FOR SALE-New six room cottage, modern
fixtures, on car line Price right Small
payment down, balance as rent TO right
parties.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

Life is a chance. Life Insurance Il
lead certainty
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

President Roosevelt has cabled Pres
idcnt Figuera of Salvador that in ac.
cordancc with statements made by
President Zelaya of Nicaragua, and
accepting his assurances that the war
with Honduras has ended, he offers,
with President Diaz Of Mexico, to ar.
range matters so there will be no hos.
tile agitation ON the frontier between
the forces Of Salvador and Guatemala.
President Roosevelt also says these
froccs must be retired as soon as he and
President Diaz, acting with President
Figucra 5 consent, are able to give
some assurances TO Zeaya and Presi-
dent Cabreta Of Guatemala. Figuera
is disposed personally to attend a con
ference at Amapala to which he has
been invited by Zelaya to arrange
firm basis for insuring permanent
tranquility Roosevelt has placed the
cruiser Chicago at the disposal of
Zclaya and Figucra to make the trip to
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

10 Mary Baker q. Eddy or having any
interest IN her or her estate, " The New
Hampshire defendants are Calvin A.,
Frye, Irving Q, Tomlinson, Herman =,
! Herring, aud LOWS C. Strang, who also
| filed their answers Wednesday, This
Is practically the same ms that Of the
Boston defendants hut with some add
tions covering the personal relations of
the various defendants 10 Mrs. Eddy.
With the entry into commission Of
the battlcshp Kansas this week the
United States Outrnnks all other ma,
tions except Great Britain in number
of first class hattleships. France,
whose sea strength on paper exceeds
that of the United States, has four
less battlcships in commission at the
present time than the United States,
Germany, which is a close competitor
Of the United States In the relative
strength Of its navy, has l6 battleships
of 10000 tons or more now in active
service, but the United States when the
Kansas is in commission will have II
in commission, and therefore exceed
the battlcship strength of Germany,
Great Britain, with total sea strength
of SO battleshps, has at the present
time 80 hattleships in active service,
and 10 in reserve squadrons, making n
total Of IS ready for instant duty. At
no time has the actual fighting strength
of the United States navy been as
great as at the present, This is in part
accounted for by the fact that the Al
lantic fleet has been kept up to its full
strength for the exercises just concmd.
ed at Guantanamo, and the fleet is to
be kept intact for the naval exercises
at jamestown. In armored cruisers
the sea strength of the United States
is high at the present time, although in
that respect France leads. Japan AT
the present time is maintaining a |
great number of hattleships in commits
sion and is next to France.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13

Washington. Such a candidate would be as unsatisfactory to the people as President Roosevelt ana Secretary Taft are to those interests.
 Neither Senator Knox nor any other man can pose as an acceptable compromise between the reaction aries and the supporters of the Roosevelt policies. The people have drawn the line. They demand that their candidates for President shall be for the Roosevelt policies openly, progressively and effectively, and that he must have record harmon izing with such declarations.
 Secretary Taft stands for justice to all. Any interest that opposes the Taft candidacy,..in the light or the Secretary's capacity, experience, integrity, record an general fitness, wants, not exact justice, but an ad- ministration that would favor that interest. Kansas City Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
Show Cause or Abide by Law.

The railways operating in Mis- souri and Illinois display wisdom in not contesting in the courts the z cent passenger fare laws. If they can show, after an adequate trial, that the rate cannot be maintained and yet yield them a fair profit for fair service, then they will have little difficulty in having the law modified. The people desire good and safe service more than cheap service, but they believe that the 2-cent rate will permit both. That this feeling is widespread is proved by the fact that many states widely separated have enacted similar stat utes. The railways must either con- form to this popular demand or show by satisfactory evidence that the rate is, to use their term, con- fiscatory. ."-Kansas City Times,