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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
The MeddLer
III the coat jiis yos, PIT IL on. /"

The Meddler salutes the civics com
mittee Of the Brsttleboro Woman I
club in recognition of the determined
manner in which il has set about en-
forcing the anti'spitting law. The
Meddler himself has preached a little
about the continual violation Of this
statute but has never had the nerve to
get after the violators as they should
be got after. With the women back
of him-or rather in front of him
his courage is increasing rapidly and
he is going to submit partnership
agreement. Provided the women do
not wish to prosecute all offenders who
are detected, The Meddler suggests
that he be furnished with list for
publication each week. On account of
the value of newspaper space it might
be well to stipulate that only a Ger.
tain number of names be printed each
week or that only the more important
violators be given a reading notice. If
this plan does not meet with the civics
committee approval The Meddler
makes another suggestion. Why
wouldn I it be a good scheme to have
for one of the features of the forth
coming gentlemen s night of the club
a recital of the names of members
husbands, brothers, fathers and sweet
hearts who have been caught in the
acti
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

The difference between the amount
of railroad traffic now and year ago
is noticeable even in Brattleboro. 1t
was about this time last year that the
congestion in the local yard began to
form and the sidings above and below
the station were filed with freight
cars awaiting motive power to move
them. Nearly every day the main line
of the West River division was used
to accommodate the rolling stock, and
not infrequently passenger trains
were obliged to wait until other main
lines were cleared before entering the
yard Now the local yard is as vacant
as schoolhouse in summer and it is
very seldom that the long sidings
north of the station are put in use.
Railroads are now feeling the effects
of the recent business slump more than
ever, traffic on some lines having fall
en- off 80 per cent. since a month ago.
But if the roads have suffered from
the depression they are equally sure of
feeling the effects of the improved
conditions which are now coming
about.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

Alfred Mahan, the confessed perpe
traitor Of foul aud airocious murder
was found guilty last week Of murder
In the second degree, and dispatches
tell us that his chief counsel was sur
rounded by his brother attorneys AT
ter the verdict was announced, and
congratulated warmly on the sue.
cess Of his fight against heavy odds to
save the life Of the accused. From a
purely legal standpoint the battle was
worthy Of congratulations probably,
but the lay mind hears Of such pro.
eeedings with mixed emotions. To
save confessed murderer from the
penalty which the law prescribes seems
hardly matter that calls for much
jubilation. And we do not believe
that the verdict of second degree muir.
der was due as much TO the efforts Of
the respondents lawyers as some
newspaper men would have us believe.
The more preferable conclusion is that
the jury from the first took into con
sideration the murderer's doubtful
and based its verdict on this
point. Isn't it more respectful to jus.
tice to hold this belief than to think
that twelve good men and true were
deluded into allowing self.confessed
murderer TO escape the gallows by the
wiles of clever Attorney
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
TO REroRMER SUBSCRIBERS.

Beginning with this issue we shall
discontinue the practice Of printing
dates on the labels Of papers TO indi.
cate the date Of expiration Of sub.
scriptions. We keep q ledger account
with each subscriber and give a 70.
csipt for every payment Tho label
plan is impracticable and is being dis.
carded by nearly all publications. At
the end Of the year II your subscrip-
tion Is unpaid q bill viii be sent you.
A fast as subscriptions arc renewed
the dates will DO removed from the
labels. Keep your receipt from year
10 year in case you question the accur.
acy Of our records.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

Governor Proctor has "made good.
If he is not renominated, the man who
succeeds him as chief executive must
be in sympathy with the Proctor poll
cies and have his aggressiveness to
carry them forward, if he expects his
administration to meet the demands of
the people.-Northfeld News. -
1t would be difficult to find a public
man in Vermont who is not in sympa-
thy with the Proctor policies as they
have been carried out by our present
governor. When it comes to choosing
his successor, however, we must take
care that faith in the governor S work
does not lead us into the error of nom
mating an echo.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
THE BRATTLEBORO REFORMER, FRIDAY, JANUARY "a. 1908

these Gentlemen. II IL trio al which the
state is rightly and reasonably proud but
they are men who have asked aud 70
e-iyed much al tho hands 81 the voters
and will, in tbs future, doubtless ash for
slill more. l. Il not right that they
should stand ono ado and give other men,
just as able and eyen morr important 10
the weliarr oi the state, a chance To par
iieipaie BIT in national afiais'
The heads III the greaier industries aud
business enterprises III Vermont have
neither time NOT inclination for political
prrferment. bat they deserve none the
less, and Nc believe mon'. At the hands oi
the citizens II the state, Without their
work aud effort Vermont would be a
rural backward community, and Il IL
due 10 their ability aud prosfrss that the
new Vermont l. with ns and that the
pn.pects for the future were never -
bright.
Not 10 detraet IN the least from the
honor due our scnators, congressman aud
other politl, ,ans, who are above the aver
age IN ablllt, and virtue, We do not owe
them everything, For instance, here IN
Bennington who deserve first place-the
politicians who have gone az 10 MI high
nillcr or the men who own a1d conduct
our mills and keep up the business that
gives us our daily wasey Who deserves
first honor in Lamoille eounty-Pagc, the
politician and governor. or Page. the tan.
ner and hankerg In our sister town Of
Brattleboro. who could he best spared
the office holders. valuable as they may
he, or the Esteys, the Smith a Hunts.
the Carpenters, the Crosbys. the Dunhams,
cic,y And 80 on through all the larger
and better communities Of the state.
These business men are Just a. much
interested in the welfare Of the state aud
nation as any men living. They are just
as well qualified TO represent Vermont at
Chicago. They cannot be spared from the
desk and factory for any long term but
most Of them would welcome an opportun.
lily to 1T in one Of the great councils OF
the nation.
The Banner offer as a reasonable sug.
gcstion for the delegation 10 Chicago Jo.
seph A. DeBoer Of Montpelier, Frank l..
Greene Of 81. Adams, j. Gray Estey OF
Brattleboro and William ii. Bradford OF
bennington. There are score Of others
who are equally available and who rank
equally high. Could the state do be,terg
And then, too, are not our senators and
willing To step gracefully
aside for once in favor Of some Of the |
business men Of the new
Vermont!
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Vermont the Granite State.
Rutland News.)


What right has New Hampshire to be
called the granite state? Vermont leads
the country in the production of granite,
as well as of marble. In 1906 the granite
produced in Vermont was valued at 81
800, l73 Massachusetts came second with
production of $2695, 43O Maine was third
with S2,034 ,533, Connecticut fourth with
S7O6,7lS and New Hampshire fifth with
S6l40O9. In the production of all kinds
of stone Vermont is second only to Penn
sylvana, but even railroad ballast is in
cluded in that estimate. In the higher
grades of stone Vermont has big lead
over all rivals They tell you in Barre
that the dark ridge" where the best
grade of Barre granite is quarried, was
once sold for cord of wood. The owner
could see nothing on it but crop of
boulders. A million dollars would not
buy it today.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
An Un-Tagged Delegation.


Two men of experience in connection
with national conventions in the person of
former Governors John G. Mccullough
and John W. Stewart were in the city yes
terday, and both of these veteran cam
paigners were outspoken in favor of the
selection of an uninstructed delegation to
the Chicago convention. Governor Stew
art told of his experience in connection
with the national convention of 1860, to
enforce his contention in favor of an UNI
tagged delegation from Vermont. He was
member of the Vermont delegation and
when it left the state, the great mass of
the republicans as well as the members of
the delegation favored William II. Seward
for the presidency. When they reached
Chicago careful canvass of the situation
very soon demonstrated that Seward
could not be elected, if nominated, and
accordingly the Vermont delegation,
which was not hampered by instructions
or pledges, voted for Lincoln after giving
Collamer complimentary vote.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
STATE OF VERMONT.
~ n.rik-ara Ss


BY the Probate Court for said District
To ali persons interested In the estate Of WAL
t,;c, deceased. GREETING:
Whereas, Mary C. Bullock. administrator upon
the estate Of Walter J. Bullock late Of Guilford.
in said District deceased. has filed her petition in
this Court setting forth that the sale OF part OF
the Real Estate Of said deceased: to wit. all the
standing timber north Of the old highway leading
from Weatherhead Hollow to Guilford Center. will
be beneficial to the heirs and all persons interested
therein, and praying for license TO sell the same.
and at the same time filed In this Court what pur-
ports to be the consent in writing Of all the heirs
residing in this State to such sale. Whereupon
il is ordered that the be heard At the session
of said Court to be held at the Probate Office in
Brattleboro on the last Saturday Of January. A.
d. 1905, when and where you may be heard in the
premises. If you see cause.
2-Sc H. E. EDDY, Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
STATE OF VERMONT,
- Windham County IS.
WENDELL H. HOUGHTON
Windham
County Court.

ANNA NJ. HOlGHTON Souh.S Oouft-
Whereas WENDELL H. HOUGHTON of
Halifax in the County of Windham aforesaid
has filed in the Office of the Clerk of This
court ms petition for divorce setting forth
ms legal marriage with the said Anna M,
Houghton and their living together as hus.
band and wife at said Halifax until the 18th
day Of September, 1904 when the said Anna
NJ. wifully and without just cause deserted
the said petitioner and has continued such
wilful desertion ever since.
- And setting forth that the said Anna NJ.
Houghton is now without the State of Yer
mont and in parts to the petitioner un-
known SO that the ordinary process Of SUBJ
poena cannot be served upon her and pray.
ing that for the cause aforesaid divorce
may be granted him from the said Anna NJ.
Houghton. -
1t appearing that the said Anna NJ. Hough.
ton is without the State of Vermont and in
OF subpoena, cannot be served upon her, it
IS ordered that the said Anna NJ. Houghton
be required to appear before the County
Court next to be held at Newfane within
and for said County of Windham on the sec.
ond tuesday OF, April 1908. and make an.
swer TO the said petition and show cause, if
any she have, why the prayer thereof should
not be, granted, and that notice Of the pend.
ency thereof be given to the said Anna NJ.
Houghton by publishing this order contain.
ing the substance of said petition in the
Brattleboro Reformer, a newspaper printed
at Brattleboro in said County Of Windham.
t t!hree weeks successfully the last publica.
beginning of the said April Term of Court.
.Given under my hand at Brattleboro in
said County, this 18th day of January. 1908.
HAsKINs & sCHWENK, ATTORNEYS ,u,A for
petitioner Ak
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
IMPORTANCE OF COOPERATION

The new management of the Valley
fair has no small problem on its hands
to make the next show come out on
the right side financially without low
ering its reputation for quantity and
quality Of exhibits. The Reformer
believes that such a result can be
brought about but il differs with those
who think that judicious retrenchment
alone can achieve it. Judicious re.
treAchpent is proper, but in consider.
ing such policy too much emphasis
cannot be placed on the adjective. In
the matter of reducing the premium
list, for example, it would be extreme.
ly unwise to think of cutting out any
one department altogether or of max.
ing one department bear the brunt of
the reduction. Curtailment of prem.
iums, if it is to be resorted to at all,
must be done with view to saving a
little here and there in departments
whose value to the fair as an attrac.
tion is comparatively small 1t is
probable, also, that careful oversight
can bring about reduction in the
general expense but it is too much to
hope that the cost of conducting the
fair can be lowered to what it was
years ago when all connected gave
their services in its behalf. In its
present state the fair is a business
proposition and should be run as SUCH
To talk Of putting it on sound fnan-
cial basis by inducing everyone to
contribute time and money in it's be-
half is about as sensible as if fac
tory owner should attempt to make his
concern pay by inducing his help to
work for nothing. OF course there are
many people who are glad to do what
they can to help the fair and never
think of charging for their services,
and there are others who render val
si"pio ooi'i, ppdi ullcl Ntdl DuI cdu-
not afford to do this for nothing.
On. account of the danger that is
likely to result from overriding the re.
trenchment idea the fair management
should not depend on it alone. The
Reformer has contended all along that
the limit in attendance has not been
reached and it does not yet see any
reason for changing its views on this
point. Far wider publicity can be
given the fair without greatly increas.
ing the advertising item, and in reap.
ing the advantages to be gained from
such publicity lies much of promise
for the future. Brattleboro people and
all others interested in the Valley fair
should bear in mind, too, that cooper.
alton will help wonderfully. Now is
none too early to begin preparation for
the show of next fall and if everyone
gets behind the project and pushes
there is no reason in the world why
the critical stage cannot be passed
with flying colors.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

The overwhelming Taft senti
ment' in New Hampshire seems to be
more or less of machine.made prod
uct. Papers not controlled by the in
terests behind the Taft boom state
that there is an extensive Hughes sen
timent throughout the state and that il
is enjoying sturdy, natural growth
reports to the contrary notwithstand
ing. The Monadnock Breeze says of
this movement:
1t has not been born in any political
hot house nor enforced in the forcing
house of federal patronage and infu-
ence. 1t is responsive to the dignifed
attitude of that quiet, forceful man at
Albany, who is going on his way I'M
disturbed by the political clamor
about him.
"This man Hughes-why wouldn t
he make a grand good PRESIDENT"
seems to be the sentiment of people all
over the country. With organization
this sentiment would become a potent
factor in national affairs of the next
few months.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

The supreme court of Pennsylvania
has declared unconstitutional the two
cent railroad fare law enacted by the
last legislature, and there seems to be
no opportunity for appeal to higher
tribunal. The Pennsylvania railroad
instituted the proceedings which re-
suited in this decision, and many of
the roads which went onto the two
cent fare basis are now preparing to
return to their former schedules. The
plaintiff in the suit contended that the
law was unconstitutional in that it
was unreasonable and confscatory
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Rank Foolishness.

when attacked by cough or a cold,
or when your throat is sore, it is rank
foolishness to take any other medicine
than Dr. Kings New Discovery says G;
o. Eldridge, of Empire, Ga. 81 have used
New Discovery seven years and l know
it is the best remedy on earth for coughs
and colds, Group, and all throat and lung
troubles. Ny children are subject to
Group, but New discovery quickly cures
every attack" Known the world over
as the King of thIpat and lung remedies.
Sold under guarantee at F. H. Holden 4
Co.'S drug store. f5Oc. and sl.OO. Trial
bottle free.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Why Not?
Bennington Banner

Some of the papers have arranged the
state delegation at large to the republican
national convention to suit themselves and
announce that it is to be or should be
composed of Senator Redfeld Proctor,
Senator William p. Dillingham;, Represen-
tative David j. Foster and Frank l..
Greene OF course, the state convention
may possibly not yield to the superior
qualifications of the up state newspapers
in selecting the members of the delegation
and therefore we may be out of order in
referring to the matter at all, but The Ban
per is opposed to three of the gentlemen
mentioned, namely, Proctor, Dillingham;
and Foster.
We have the highest esteem for the
personal and political qualifications of
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Business Getting Literature.
Montpelier Journal. J

One of the neatest and most effective
things of its kind that has ever reached
the editorial table is the booklet issued by
the Brattleboro board of trade Its cover
title is A Little Light, and the realistic
picture of searchlight throws a food of
tint-block luminence over the subtitle on
the inside cover, Brattleboro, Vermont,
Her Past, Present and Future Prospects.
Three notable sentiments appear here and
there. mo labor troubles, no high
taxes; but good schools, good churches;
good stores, good homes, good people.
THE Southeastern Gate of the New Yer
mont" "An interesting past, an active
present and a promising future Litera-
ture of this type gets business and encour-
ages what you already have.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Were Too Busy.
Montpelier Argus

The civic committee OF the Brattleboro
Woman's club are to make campaign
against those who spit ON the sidewalks
and in public places in violation of the
law. They have caused notices to be post
ed about the village, calling attention to
the law and warning all people against
further violations. This is a commemorate
move, but would il not have been Just as
well if the matter had been taken up by
the village oificials!"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Making the Old River Wonder.
(Turners Falls RepOrter.)

The coming dam at the French King
is having its story told in all the news
papers preparatory to getting its charter
from the legislature. From all accounts
it is to be kind of thumb-screw affair
to be turned up and down to accommo..
date the flow of water SO as not to flood
the Mortified and Gill meadows which
appear to have been too valuable to put
under water. The old Connecticut river
has begun to scratch its head and wonder
what kind of a rigging man has up his
sleeve with which to tame it when it
gets frisky in dry seasons and in winter
time.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Legal Notices.
STATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT.
~ Marlboro, SIS.
BY the Probate Court for said District
10 all persons interested in the estate of
said District, GREFTIM ul, III
You are hereby notified that this Court vii,
decide upon the allowance of the account Of
F.: W.. Hull, administrator upon the estate
OF Andrew J. Hull, late of Whitingham in
sad So District, deceased, and decree distribu.
a. y. a. thereof to the persons entitled thereto,
az the session thereof to be held at the Pro-
bate Office in Bratteboro in said District.
on the 25th, day of January, A. d. 1905
when. and where you may be heard in the
premises, if you see cause. ''e
2-4c H. E. EDDY, Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Vermont Dob" Veal.
(Manchester. n. H., Union.

lN1anchester, y, IT., Union.l
The supreme court Of Vermont, Judge
Tyler dissenting, has declared that part
OF statute Of 1906 which prohibits ship
ping bob" veal out of the state 10 be in
conflict with the interstate commerce law,
and therefore null and void Evidently,
other states will have to adopt measures
OF their own for protection against Yer.
mont bob" veal
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Legal Notices.
CTATE OF VERMONT.

~ ali persons interested In the estate OF
FRANCIS @. sPRAGUE, late Of WaIds6oro'
You are hereby notified that this Court
viii decide upon the allowance OF the nc
count Of A. l.. Sprague. administrator upon
The estate OF Francis @. sprague, late Of
Wardsboro, In said District, deceased, and
decree distribution thereof TO the persons
entitled thereto, at the session thereof 70
In said District, on the 25th day Of January.
A. d. 1905, when and where you may be
heard In the premises, 4 you see cause.
o.Se H. Z. EDDY. Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Worthy Of Emulation.


We have received from the Brattleboro
board of trade very attractive little
brochure that advertises Brattleboro as a
good place to live in and to do business in.
The brochure is probably being well dis.
tributed and is an excellent advertising
idea. The Lyndonville board Of trade,
that once was but now seems to be mot, y
might wake up and take notice of the
Brattleboro board of trade.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

The "mountain rule, 1" says tho Bur
lington Free Press, provides that the
lieutenant governowhip shall be on the
opposite side Of the mountain from
that occupied by the governorship, sd
that there is no danger that the state
will tip up politically provided the
executive does not far outweigh his
vice. governor II the comparative
weights Of the present governor and
lieutenant governor are any criterion
the state ought To maintain its equil'
ibrium In any event.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

the intended action from Paris, but
the source from which the warning
came IL considered anything but cred
table aud the whole affair is regarded
with much skeptieism In Official cir
"a
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Up TO the Men to Obey.


Brattleboro men admit that il should
have been done before, but il was left
for the women 10 start movement
against eSpectorating ON the sidewalks.
The only way they can cover up their
dercliction is 10 obey the no.spittingon.
the.sidewalk mandate put up by the wo'
men.