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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-31
IMMENSE CROWD
GREETs ATHLETES
ALL RETURNING ATHLHTEs
PRESENTED WITH GOLD MED
h'-sEvERAL MEMBERS OF
TEAM PARTICIPATES IN FIRE.
MEN's MEET AT CELTIC PARK

New York. Aug. Encircled
by cheering thousands. and occupy
ing the position OF honor I'm n pa-
rade of 1900 men and boys. fifty
or our Olympic heroes---our sturdy
young athletes who so splendidIy
represented American at the Olym-
pic games In London. winning the
greatest number OF points In n con-
test open to all countries OF the
world, were given the greatest oya-
ton ever given to body of ath-.
letes IN this or any other country
today All New York turned hero
worsh'ppers. and every inch of the
sidewalk from Forty-sixth street
ana Filth avenue. where the parade
started. to the city hall, where IL
ended, was crowded with admiring
spectators.
Triumphnl March
The line OF march stretched out
Into an almost endless chain. and
as the giant procession wended TIA
way down town, with bands playing
and colors flying, the thousands who
viewed the parade could not con
tain themselves. They were driven
Wild with enthusiasm.
II took more than an hour for the
parade to pass I'm review before the
grand stand at the City Hall Park.
Actin Mayor McGowan delivered a
graceful speech. saying he could not
say enough In praise OF the Olym-
pic heroes, and then he presented
each one OF them with n handsome
gold medal. and three OF the ath-
letes--John j. Hayes Marathon
winner; j. C. Carpenter, OF Cornell,
and w. G. Robbins, OF Yale. who
were first and second I'm the 400
meter race. which was eventually
awarded tq Lieutenant IIalswe)e.
the English runner because OF an
alleged foul-got the loving cup.
Then the mayor extended the free
dom of the city to tho athletes. Fol
lowing the parade and public re-
ception, number OF the athletes
went to Celtic Park to attend the
Flremen's memorial meet held to
raise a fund to build monument
to Fire Chief Kruger and men OF
the fire department who lost their
lives while dlscharging their duties.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-31

Try want ad. in the DAILY Leader.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
Barstow Endorses Stanton.

Editor Reformer:-
As an interested spectator at the late
state convention. it was truly gratifying
to hear the numerous and hearty express
sons of favor in regard to the candidacy
of Hon. T.. ;. Stanton for governor. II
this sentiment pevades the state and he
should be nominated, then we could in.
deed say that out of many good men,
Vermont had at this time selected one
OF her best for a standard bearer.
Mr.. Stanton a. an effective and con
vincing public speaker, is able, honest,
independent and fearless. In every pub
lie office that he has held he has been
faithful in marked degree to the in
terests of all the people, therein doing
equal Justice, without fear favor or affec-
ton. His devotion to the interests OF
the people, regardless of powerful in
huences has often been shown, and one
instance may be mentioned.
In 1900 a bill intended to provide in
some measure against unequal taxation
and to increase corporation taxes, was
passed by the house, but was defeated in
the senate under the leadership of Mr.
Clement Mr.. Stanton was a senator and
with Messrs. Dunnett, Cudworth, Bald
win. and a few Others, did his utmost by
voice and vote, to secure the passage of
the bill
In 1906 when Mr.. Clement was can
didate for governor the Free Press and
other papers told us a thousand times
that we ought not to vote for Mr.. Glenn
ent because he defeated that bill, and it
was reason enough.
1t seems to be good logic to say that
now we should vote for the man who
faced Mr.. Clement and did his best to
secure the passage of the bill.
John l.. Barstow.
Shelburne, Vt, MAY IL, 1905
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

There is suggestion in the following
from the Bmtteboro Reformer that the
bigger, Better and Buster Rutland reo'
NE might read with profit:
"A new scheme for getting funds Tor
carving ON a municipal advertising cam
pairn i being worked with success N
many cities throughout the country.
"Boo,ter buttons" are sold for one dollar
and the people who buy them are sup
posed TO wear them under penalty OF 6ny,
Ing another II they haven't one attached
To their coat. In some cities several
thou.and of these buttons have been sold
10 business men and the proceeds are con
tinually increased from the sale oil extra
buttons to boosters who arr discovered
without their insignia. Why ,couldn !
Brattleboro support small branch oil the
Boosters league.
Even men who decline 10 wear any
mans collar might be willing to en-
list in the Booster Button league. Lake
man who has taken q rough fraternity
initiation. the careless booster who loses
MS button would live in hope OF the time
when he would catch the next man nut
tonless and chcit reluctant dollar Tor ms
satisfaction. Think over this button idea
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.
Don't Mistake the Cause OF Your
Troubles. A Brattleboro Citizen
Shows How to Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their kid
neys. If suffering from lame, weak
or aching back they think that 1t is
only a muscular weakness; when UNI
nary trouble sets in they think it will
soon correct itself. And so it is with
all the other symptoms of kidney dis
orders. That is just where the danger
lies. You must cure these troubles or
they may lead to diabetes or Bright S
disease. The best remedy to use is
Doan S Kidney Pills. 1t cures all ills
which are caused by weak or diseased
kidneys. Brattleboro people testify to
permanent cures.
Mrs. d. A. Wilder of 43 Elliot ST.,
Brattleboro, VT, says: 81 had attacks
of backache off and on for several
months, which were particularly annoy
ing when l brought any strain on the
muscles of my back. There were also
severe headaches and cold always ag-
gravated the trouble. 1t was during
one of these spells that | got Doan s
Kidney Pills at f. H. Holden's drug
store. They promptly relieved me and
soon eradicated the backaches and
headaches. / am glad to recommend
Doan s Kidney Pills to Others, for the
cure in my case has been permanent. -
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan S and
take no other.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
RnArrLEBoRo, rRIpAY. MY 70. w.
TO nrroRMER SUBSCRIBERS.

Beginning January !, 1908 we as
continued the practice OF printing
dates on the labels of papers to maj
cate the date of expiration Of SUD
scrip,ions. We keep a ledger account
with each subscriber and give a &c,
ceipt for every payment. The iaoei
plan is imprac,icable and is being dis
carded by nearly all publications Az
the end Of the year If your subserip'
ton is unpaid a bill will be sent you.
AS fast as subscriptions are renewed
the dates will be removed from the
labels. Keep your receipt from year
to year in case You question the accuf'
acy of our records
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
Thad Should Explain.


The aftermath OF the Barnes'Week'
rivalry In addison county Is said Ia haN,
made itself felt IN the sldelraekine a., o.
Editor Mctucn's Chicago, ambition, lhe
former supporters ol Weel,s, sore over his
alleged forced retirement from the hSn
tenant gn,emorship canvass, irtallalrd 10y
cnnxing IN 1had NJ, Chapman to beat Nc
Iupn. the chicf promoter OF Barnes
boom. Herald aud News. II,
Report .ays that Mr. Mctuen at th'
brrinning oi hi, candidacy went TO Mf'
Chapman aud asked him u =. was 70
h. 4 candidate Tor delegate MI 'hal'
man i said 10 have replied that be was
nn, aud ia have promised TO do what he
rnuld for Mr.. MeCucn, II this report y
tnr il places Mr. Chapman as chairman
Of the state committee IA diScfediiablr
light. lie owes the party an explanation
al once.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
stanton Of Msrrineld Type.

INADVERTENTLY FHs'''T
A clean honest administration !. NhA'
Vermont wants during. The neal w"
',',s,,nor, chair, il wosld bc perfectly
IN, ~ was,r that a strong effort would
NJ nut forth 10 give the state one 81 the
,l.an,., and mos, satisfactory admits
,,aI,nns il has ever had Mr., stanton !,
a man al sterling character, a irend ol
Ihe .onnon leople, an able lawyer, ani
!, man Who has the weliac Ut the state
a, heart, 10 our windham county .c"d'
,.,. NJ, need say no more than that lac y
nj m. ,Iohn II, Menileh type IN his sir'
c,rity and integrity, Aud because OF
,hc.c qualities be Is bound to pull ~
Vote Wherever he is known personally
or hS reputation,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

We published last week n picture
and sketch of Chittenden county
young man who has made good and
who on the strength of that accom-.
plishment is anxious to be made sec
rotary of state. Guy w. Bailey of Es'
sex has shown by his legislative rec.
ord alone that he has ability, energy
and capacity for hard work of the
kind that counts. OF the candidates
mentioned for the office of secretary of
state he is to our mind easily the best
qualified. He is opposed, so we are
told, by the Burlington machine whose
members are trying to side-track him
with the solid county argument, but If
Mr.. Bailey is wise he will not be call
ed by this bluff. If we mistake not he
has supporters in other counties than
Chittenden.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
In nominating a candidate for state

In nominating candidate for state
treasurer at Montpelier two years ago
w. A. Lord told the delegates that if
they selected his man they "would
never cease to regret it, OF course
the genial Bill did not mean what he
said. but there are those who feel that
the affairs of the state treasurer s Of
fee have been shiftlessly managed since
Mr.. Deavitt took the position and are
constrained to wish that thet work was
in the hands of someone who had less
irons in the fire and was more syste-
matte in his conduct of state business.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
Treat Haskins Fairly.
darlington News.)

We notice in some of the Plumley pa
pers very decided attempt to PUNISH
CONGRESSMAN Haskins for his former
criticisms of President Roosevelt. we
cannot think that such an argument VIII
carry any weight or have any effect upon
the voters of the second district. Things
have come to degrading pass If the rep
resentatives of the sovereign state OF yer
mont, at Washington, are barred from
any independence of thought or speech
upon questions where the president Oh
the nation is concerned or discussed. ~
will be a gloomy day for this state ana
for the republic when state represents
tive can successfully be punished poll
ticalv for any honest word he may utter
in the congress, even if in criticism OF
such high personality as the president
of the United States.
II should be understood in Vermont
that no servant of the people OF tins re-
public ought to be, and we believe never
can be. held up as beyond criticism or
punishment for his conduct while In Of
flee. If the representatives of Vermont
are hereafter to be arraigned before the
voters of the state for punishment be
cause of reasonable criticism OF the presl-
dent. it is time to have that TACT pro-
claimed throughout the state. II we
must hereafter senu CuchooS anu Ieio
worshippers to represent us III Washing
ton we should begin at once plans to
surrender our constitution and abdlcate
our sovereign rights as an independent
commonwealth.
There is altogether too much toady-
ism in this state to the servants whom
we place in power; too much servlllty TO
temporary office; too much party fetlsh
worship Our great exemplar over IN
New York, while party man and
staunch upholder of republicanism, does
not hesitate to assail and critlclse his
own party when it is wrong, and strike
through it straight for the right. No man
in office is above criticism if he deserves
it, none should escape it when 1t Is need
ed In the very case at issue Mr.. Roose-
welt. in our opinion, deserved criticism
He has done many things where criticism
was justified. Better than that, he got
it, and he got it from republicans even
more than from democrats, for the one
great and good reason that 1t was Tor
the benefit of the party.
None of your demigod business Tor us
here in Vermont! We learned long
time ago how to be men. Let us never
be false to our inheritance. Glory and
honor and praise and power to the voice
of Mr.. Haskins whenever he raises 1t IN
lust criticism of any public officer. II
YOU want to defeat Haskins, defeat hlm
for some good reason, but don't defeat
him because he was a MAN.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

In light of the municipal ownership
agitation in this town and the bearing
it may have on county politics it is
only fair to William H. Vinton to say
that as a member of the local commit
tee which so successfully interested out
side capital in the Brattleboro dam
project he was the man who suggested
the provision in the power company s
charter which binds that corporation
to furnish power to this and adjoining
towns for municipal uses at rate to
be determined if necessary by the
courts. The value Of this provision to
Brattleboro, Vernon and Hinsdale can
not be over estimated.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
Will Distribute $4,000 Trees.

Following the policy of reforesting the
state, which prompted the enactment of a
law by the last legislature, providing for
the yearly distribution of seedlings and
transplants, the state forestry department
has begun its annual work, and almost
10000 Young trees are ready to be placed
in the ground. This is considerably more
than were distributed last year. The seed
lings to be planted consist largely of white
pine, while Scotch pine and red pine are
also much used. Practically the entire
supply is composed of coniferous trees.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
The Worlds Best Climate

is not entirely free from disease, on the
high elevations fevers prevail, while on
the lower levels malaria is encountered
to a greater or less extent, according to
altitude. To overcome climate affections
lassitude, malaria, jaundice, biliousness,
fever and ague, and general debility, the
most effective remedy is Electric Bitters,
the great Alternative and blood purifier;
the antidote for every form of bodily
weakness, nervousness, and insomnia. Sold
under guarantee at F. H. Holden & Co.'s
drug store. Price Soc.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
The MeddLer
III The eoai f,fs Won, PIT il on.

III The eoaf f,fs yoa, put IL on.
man who signs himself Taxpayer
writes ms follows: "The Meddler has
done some good things and is progress
siye. Why not have some OF the week
ly band concerts on the fair grounds
SATURDAYS, or better yet, Sunday after
moons, so that the working man ana ms
family could sit on the grand stand,
teams have the center of the field ana
the automobiles the use OF the track
| If the ears ran out there good many
would use them and this plan would
benefit all the people instead oil
few. " While he doubts the eXped'
iencv of holding band concerts on the
fair grounds The Meddler does believe
that Saturday or even Sunday after.
noon band concerts would be good
scheme. There are many people VINO
are prohibited by circumstances from
attending evening concerts.
The Meddler believes that the pur'
chase of sweeping machine for use
on the principal streets of the town
would be good investment. Main
4
street at present is swept once week
| bv hand, but this method is unsatisfac'
| tory at best In the first place the
dust this stirred up puts into clreula'
ton myriads OF micropes lhat are my
| ~ 10 cause endless harh' hhu IA NV
| day be windy the art Is hheiy W y.
blown away as fast as IL can oe smePt
into piles. These dlfilcuitles Wonlu pe
obviated by sweeping machine, io'
the amount of dust stirred up py sucn
machine is comparatively s'iiaii anu
the dirt is collected IN such way as
to make its further dlstriputioh lilPos
sible. With "A sweeping machine MAIN
street might be cleaned quickly anu
easily every morning, and such cieahll
ness would be worth COLLARS anu eeu''
| to the merchants ana property oNheiS,
to say nothing OF the sPic anu span OF
pearahce IL "o"iu give o'' ''''''
oughfare'
The newly.eected board of bailiffs
will hold its first meeting tonight
Among the important matters to come
up for consideration is the appointment
of a police force. Without attempt
inc TO saw how this force should be
made nm The Meddler would like to
make one suggestion, and that is the
appointment of II. f. Harris, ianitor of
the town hall building, as an officer.
Mr. Harris NAV be found in or near the
| town house ut all times of the day ana
occosiops freouentlv arise when his
services as an officer would be vaiuaple'
His appointment would not IN any way
interfere with the authority OF the
chief of police or any OF his other as
sistants. but would furnish police pro
lection on Main street at tunes when
it is now lacking. A considerable num-
Der of business men are in favor OF TINS
idea and it is certainly worth consld'
Grafton by the village officials.
For the benefit of automobiles who
are contemplating trips to Bernardston
or farther south The Meddler offers
This advice: Don't 90 by way of the
road throuph the Estate rock'' district
of Guilford, From the Brattleboro town
limits to the Massachusetts line this
highway has been so thoroughly
uworked,' that travel over it in
motor car is little less than torture.
Eron, prot+leboro to Rernardston bv
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

The trustees of the Thompson fund
were annoyed beyond measure to think
that the recent hearings on the ad'
ministration of the fund should have
created in the mind of the Judge the
impression that the claim of narrow
policy had some reason in it, and they
asked to have the memorandum to that
effect stricken out on the ground that
they had not been given full hearing;
in other words, they didn't want one
first offense" recorded against them
The amusing feature of the trustees
argument is that the fuller the hear
ing the more apparent would become
the soundness of the beneficiaries
claims that the fund has been admin
istered on a narrow basis.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
A Californian's Luck.

1.-The luckiest day of my life was when
bought box of Bucklin's Arnica
Salve." writes Charles F. Budahn, OF
Tracy, California. Two 25c. boxes cured
me of an annoying case OF itching piles,
which had troubled me for years and they
welded TO no other treatment" Sold un-
der guarantee at F. H. Holden & Co.'S drug
store.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
BOSTON & MAINE RAILRon
In effect December le, 1907
Trains Lesvs Brattlsbofo;

Montreal and Quebec. via c. V. and 9. u
til o. al m. 'C2.30 p. m. 'i0Epn
Montreal d Quebec, via Newport and c ~
tilt n m. tl0.ls p. m.
Quebec. via Sherbrooke and G. 7. Ry, -'lleti
tl0.is y. m. a,
Quebec. via Que. Cent Ry.-til.07 a. N. III
Greenfield, Northampton. Holyoke. SIr,n<
ia. q a. m. 1907 a. m. t2.i0 p. m. 'taii
peitows Falls. Claremont Junction, WinGr|
white River Junction 1903 a. n. Aii
iii.o7 am. '2.so p. m. t5h pm. 'i2N y
Wells River. ST. Johnsbury. LyndohVIie--1
a. m. 1880 y. m. tl0ls p. m.
Newport. Sherbrooke-tll.07 a. m. tlokh
Boston-iA5.2sa a. m. tAs07 a. m. tA2RhI
'B2. 80 D. m. 'A426 p. m.
sDaily. tDaily except Sunday. SUNDAY n
A via Greenfield. b via Bellows falls, ~
treal only. tDaily except Saturday;
Detailed information and timetables ma! . !
tanned at ticket Office.
n i FLANDERS. c. M. BURT
Pass. Traf. Mgr Gen Fass y
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

The Middlebury Register believes
Zed Stanton should be nominated for
governor because 'he has no automo-
bile to intimidate, annoy and perhaps
iniure or kill his neighbors and fellow
citizens. This, of course, explains M.
J. Hapgood s ardent support of the
Roxbury candidate. And to think that
Lieutenant Governor Prouty has just
purchased brand new "devll
wagon!'
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
Fly Fishing the Real Charm.


Now that the apple trees are beginning
to fluff out in their pink and white clothes
the heart of every true angler is glad. ii
means that the best Of the fly fishing, on
our local streams is at hand. and Will last
for al least two weeks. At the end OF
that time the brooks will be bordered wlth
green leaves. and only the expert, can then
send his flies dancing into the hooks
where the big trout dream out their days
And il is the pleasantest time OF the year
10 be beside the brooks. The flowers are
CAV and fresh. the birds busy with their
songs in the misty mornings or during the
quiet hour of twilight, when the trout
rise best. All Nature Is calling her wei,
come to the sportsman who can see ana
understand. Ii is the time Tor the novice
10 try his hand with the lighter rod and
learn the patient and delicate art OF ny
fishing. Every man who goes on brook
should cast fly these coming days. IL
is the only true sport, the only method oil
taking fish where the trout has more than
an equal chance for life. Any tyro can
catch trout on hook loaded down with
bunch of worms. When you have taken
one on light rod with a fly You begin
to understand the true JOY OF angling, and
the bait box is forever after stranger
10 YOU. Give the fish an equal chance tor
the next two weeks. and you yourself
learn how to cast and enjoy the beauties
of Nature 1t is the real charm OF angling
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

In arguing for an open-air observ-
ance of Memorial day the Rutland
Herald says "the best speech that
Speaker Cannon ever made IN tins
state was made from the bandstand IN
Brattleboro. Another feather in our
already well decorated bonnet.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

How needless would be all this talk
about the evils of double taxation If
we could hit upon plan whereby all
the asscssable property in the state
could be taxed just once for its actual
value There was introduced in the
legislature a session or two ago bill
providing that in ease the inventory
of any persons estate showed prop.
erty in excess of the amount on which
that person had been paying taxes the
town in which the person lived and
the state might collect back taxes on
the difference. The bill met an un'
timely end, and yet the effect of such
measure on state and town treas
uries would be almost incalculable. The
amount that might have been collected
from certain estates in Brattleboro
alone would run into thousands and
thousands.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

In view of the decision that the
White mountain and Appalachian for
est reserves bill is unconstitutional on
the ground that congress has no power
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15

Congressman ilaskins's canvass up
10 date shows that he will go into the
second district convention with safe
lead over his opponent,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-05-15
SERAPH:

SERAPH:
Cookies. from Gold Medal Flour, are
the best l ever tasted. SOPHIA.