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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-10-20
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TRUE that all of them make
good speeches and have large
and enthusiastic crowds out to
hear them, otherwise it would not
be an item for the paper that
would attract much attention.
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The Raleigh fair was about as
usual. The attendance was as
much as anyone could expect and
really better than had been an
ticipated. The managers of the
fair association were well pleased
and pronounce it a great success.
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BOTH take the money of some
one else, but it must be said to
the credit of the fair faker that
he amuses his victim while he is
doing so, while the pickpocket
allows no time for amusement.
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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

When paper like the ST. Johnsbury
CALIFORNIAN comes out with an editorial
statement insinuating that there is no
smallpox in Brattleborc, that eight out
of every ten persons in town do not be
lieye there has been any OF the disease
in town and that il is either old-iash-
toned itch or chicken.pox, il looks very
much as il the sheet were trying to dis
credit the secretary of the state board OF
health in payment Of a personal grudge.
In expressive if inelegant language, what
tn hell does the editor Of the Caledonian
know about the situation down here!
We wish he did know what he was talk.
ing about and was telling the truth in
stead of doing something worse.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
To Prevent Uneasiness.
Barre Times.)

One can readily understand the spirit
which caused Senator Gibson of Brattle-
boro to be anxious to resume his work
in the Vermont legislature with the re-
opening after Thanksgiving same
kind Of a spirit which seems to have
taken hold of all the members of the as
sembly; but there was bit of doubt as
to the wisdom of his action in going
from house which had just been quar-
antined for smallpox to mingle among
his fellows. He may or may not have
been himself infected with the disease;
time alone will tell that; but meanwhile
it was the safer proposition to remain
more or less in seclusion. If there is any
virtue ir quarantine regulations, then
most certainly our responsible and edu-
Gated citizens should adhere to them
even at little personal discomfort and
The continued spread of
the disease in Brattleboro is due to the
axity of the quarantine. The health
officer in Montpelier, DR.. Lindsay, in ex-
blaming the fears of the public in his
city to Senator Gibson, evidently did not
intend to lay himself liable to the same
criticism. And now that Senator Gibson
HIS deferred to public opinion and gone
70 his home, the matter has been salts
'actorily settled.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

This is a pretty good time 10 remind all
persons in civil or professional authority
here in st. Adams that the public Is en-
titled 10 know from day TO day the exact
situation as 20 the city water supply, aud
any prevailing sickness resulting from II
or from the partial failure Of IL. Sc
cfccy is a mistaken policy and inevitably
reacts 10 more public damage than II
originally prevents. Every citizen, every
taxpayer, every householder is entitled
TO know all the truth all the time about
this business. II we ever had any pub
lie business" here in st. Adams, we are
in the midst Of il now.-St. Adams Mes
senger.
st. Adams with its rapidly increasing
list of typhoid fever patients confronts a
far graver situation than does Brattle'
boro, but the argument in favor OF tell
ing the whole truth is as applicable here
as anywhere else.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

lilies on one milk route tho source Of sup
ply Is At once placed under suspicion.
The surroundings under which the milk
il produced and delivered arr thoroughly
Investigated and the product itself Is sub
lested To a meteorological examination.
When anything wrons 10 found with the
milk is sale Is prohibited, iiy this
means numerous epiiemics are siihed in
their ineipleney, and daipmen and deal
en- are forced 10 observe sanitary regu
laiions which they nigh, nesiee, under
lees stringent supervision. Scientists and
physicians have long realized the vital
Importance 81 pun milk. and the public
Is gradually hecomins educated along this
line. ANY measure which has for it, oh
jet the improvement Of conditions under
which milk Is produced and sold Is one
that hears directly ON the life Of the ma
ton, particularly the coming generation,
In this state thcr has been much argu'
mcnt against the continuance Of the tn
berrulin test on the ground that Il costs
too much and does not stamp out bovine
There would he equal sense
in an argument against observing small.
pox quarantine regulations in Brattleboro
because the cost is considerable and new
Eases appear from time 10 time.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

Albert =. Langiry, editor 81 the Spring.
field Mass Union and member 81 the
republican committee Of that city. has ne.
ccivcd notice TO appear before the com.
mittee and state his position in the
present mayoal,y contest; in other
words. to explain why his paper is sup.
porting the democratic nominee. Mr.
Langtry viii not make answer 20 the
committee directly, but he has come out
with vigorous statement Of his reasons
for supporting democratic candidate for
mayor. He says he shall vote for John
H. Carroll because he believes the inter.
csts Of the city are paramount 10 the in.
tercsts Of any political party. and there
is no question in his mind that the elec.
ton Of Mr.. Carroll will better serve the
interests Of Springfield than the re-elec-
ton of Mayor Sandenon. Furthermore,
he byiieves that by supporting the demo.
cratic nominee he is doing the republican
party an excellent service by protesting
against an unfit nomination. Mr.. Lang.
try's position is that Of a broad minded,
public spirited citizen. Party loyalty
when made subservient TO public welfare
is loyalty Of the highest type, and Mr..
Langtry is all the better republican for
having taken the course he has. II every
party had more members with similar
convictions public Offices would be held
by men OF greater ability and integrity.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

How needless would be all this talk
about the evils of double taxation if we
could hit upon a plan whereby all the
assessable property in the state could be
taxed just once for it's actual value!
There was introduced in the legislature a
session or two ago bill providing that in
case the inventory of any persons estate
showed property 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 untimely
end, and yet the effect of such measure
on state and town treasures would be al
most incalculable The amount that
might have been collected from certain
estates in Brattleboro alone would run
into thousands and Observation-Disclosures,
May Is.
A bill similar to the one mentioned in
the foregoing paragraph has passed the
house already and bids fair to become a
law If rigidly enforced it will do more
to obviate taxation evils, in our opinion,
than any other measure that can possibly
be framed
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

Inspection Of the subernatoral vote In
the various counties OF New York indi
Gates that the supposedly hostile rpub
lican machine did not slash Governor
Hughes in the way that was expected,
The various bossle,s apparently played
fair and most Of the organization repub'
leans voted the straight ticket, Most Of
the bosses are said to be ready TO make
peace with the governor provided he
shows a disposition ito do business with
the organization" No one who has
watched the course Of Governor Hughes
thus FAR. however. has the slightest idea
that he viii yield 10 the wishes Of the
machine republicans in any particular
unless he Is satisfied that their wishes
and the welfare Of the people Of the state
are coincidcnt.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

Congressman-elect Frank Plumley has
not yet denied the story that he is OPP
posed to the reelection of Joseph G.. Can
non as speaker of the next house of rep
resentatives. We sincerely hope he will
not deny it. With due allowance for
Uncle Joe's good qualities-and he un.
doubtedly has many of them-there is no
gainsaying the fact that he is a stranger
of all progressive legislation which does
not meet with his personal approval, an
autocratic and despotic ruler of body
supposed to be truly democratic. Mr..
Plumley will have need of courage if he
becomes an anti-Cannonite, for crusta-
ceous Joe if reelected will show scant
consideration for the new members who
opposed him. If for no other reason,
however, his uncompromising opposition
toward the White Mountain forest re-
serve measure should bring him the en-
nifty of every representative from the
section to which the strangulation of this
bill means so much.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

The health department of Buffalo, N.
T., has an effectual method of keeping
watch of the milk supply of that city.
Oae magazine writer calls it tell-tale
register and the name seems to be an
appropriate one. In book at the Office
Of the board of health is entered after
each case of contagious or infectious dis
case reported the name of the dealer from
whom the family secures its milk. If
several cases of typhoid fever or diph-
liberia make their appearance among fam
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

Of u states. including the sin New Eng
land states. under the civil service. Thin
will ahes, abou, 1000 officials In Maine,
90 in Massachusetts,. $40 each In New
Hampshire aud vermont, $50 in connee'
,irul and loo IN Rhode Island, The or
der mrans thu, rri,ahlioan congressman in
the states included viii be deprived Of
the privilege Of endorsing iourth'elass
posimasien for appointment and will
prove hanl blow To the construction 81
state and congressional machines, From
now on lostmastes Of this class viii be
relieved Of political obligations and II the
nrler becomes permanent they viii hold
piliec a. long as they arr efficient and
honest
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

The formal hearings on tariff revision
before the ways and means committee OF
congress are practically at an end and
the committee leaders are said to be de.
termined on policy which win mean
free steel and iron, free lumber, free coal,
free leather, free shoes and free hides,
provided the evidence stands as il is now
According to the Washington Herald the
committee intends TO absolve itself abso-
lutely from possibility Of popular or pres.
idential censure and may go so far as to
disregard the Chicago platform declara.
ton for "a reasonable profit" The Her
aid is authority for the statement that
Chairman Payne and Representative Dali
zell both of whom were on the resolu-
tons committee at Chicago, eliminated
the reasonable profit clause from the
platform, but were obliged to put it back
"on orders from Washington" Members
of the committee have talked the situa-
ton over carefully and say that they pro-
pose to abide absolutely by the record of
evidence presented at the hearing by re-
liable witnesses. What is the test of re-
liability? We are inclined to be skeptical
of real tariff revision at the hands of
such as Cannon, Dalzell and Payne.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
Truth Has Been Told.
(Rutland News.)

There have been persistent rumors
ahoat in the state that the smallpox stu
alton in Brattleboro is much worse than
has been given out. We think that the
newspapers and the officials have been
entirely frank and open and above board
in all this distressing situation. But
those people who have deceived the Off
and have tried a. to conceal cases pave
They have done the very worst thing
possible for themselves and for the rep
utation of their town.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

Office seekers will find it pretty dry
picking when the Taft administration
comes into power in Washington next
March. Practically none of the jobs over
which the president has appointive power
will see the removal of those who now
hold them down. Not since McKinley's
Inauguration in 1897 has there been much
opportunity for the hungry and thirsty"
The continued power of the republican
party accounts for this distressing state
of affairs. Mckinley entered his second
term without disturbing any of his ap-
pointees and President Roosevelt has
shown little disposition to make changes.
The probability is that Mr.. Taft will be
extremely slow to replace many of the
men who now hold posts in the unclassi-
fed service for the reason that most of
them were among the original Taft band
wagoners.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
Goulding Thoroughly Capable.
burlington News. J

We have heard of only one candidate
for the office of inspector of finance, J.
Fl. Goulding of Wilmington. We consid-
er Mr.. Goulding a thoroughly capable
man for the office. He has had large ex-
perience in financial and corporation af-
fairs early in life as secretary to the late
John B. Page of Rutland, as governor
and president of the Rutland railroad,
and in late years the successful treasurer
Of the Wilmington Savings bank.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

Besides Montpelier-on.t he.0nion and
Northfeld-onthe we now have Brat
tleboro.by the.dam.site! All! We had al
most forgotten. We also have Manchester
ont the Ginger Popl-Hardwick Gazette.
And st. Johnsbury- on the. Quiet.-St.
Aioans Messenger.
And Newport on-the Cog. - Montpelier
Journal.
And .by.the-L ake.-Barton Mon
itor.
And Barton Landing blythe
Rutland Herald.
And St. Adams on.the- Boiled Water.
Wagon.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
In His Own Too.
(St. Adams Messenger.l

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If Congressman Frank Plumley
is actually inclined to be numbered with
those members of congress that oppose
the reelection of Speaker Cannon, he
will find behind him goodly array of
citizens in the first district
if not in his own.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
OUR HALL OF FAME.
Personal Paragraphs Pertaining t.
Prominent Personages.

Col. G. S. Forbes of st. Adams is a
dapper little man who delights to attend
meetings of the Daughters Of the Revolu.
ton and other patriotic bodies.
Olin Merrill of Enosburg is said to be
the author of the deep laid plot that de-
feated Carroll S. Page for congress eight
years ago. This fact is important be.
cause Merrill wants to be governor in
1910.
Walter X. Farnsworth of Rutland. who
also ran for secretary of state this wear.
is extremely devoted to flamboyant fan.
mel waistcoats. He had on a daisy the
night before the state convention last
June.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
Boston Transcript

The Vermont legislators have returned
from the Thanksgiving recess, and don't
touch my left arm" is the customary sal
utation.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

Municipal elections were held in seven
cities Tuesday. Two of
them, New Bedford and Marlboro,
from license to no.license.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

The man who attempts to conceal
case of smallpox in his family is in the
same category with the individual who
discovers misplaced switch and does
not report it to the railroad officials.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic
constipation and stimulates the liver
Orino regulates the bowels so they will
act naturally and you do not have to
take purgatives continuously. Sold by All
Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
(And It's DeceptiOns. }
The Theorist.

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where profits positive and where sy REDUCTION IN the prices Of e
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t a f apd a' Tses could s prot
bonded ndenss Of oUr ctys
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WHY
NOT INVEST OUR CITYS SURPLUS FUNDS IN TANGIBLE UNI
TAKINGS OF ASSURED SUCCESS?
SAS? ME GANRR T4H BIT TF orff RFP1i THEMSELVES
S H S . E At '9 fHhn
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SHOULD THE PEOPLE IN THE SUBURBS ADVOCATE SPEND
THEIR TAXES FOR SUCH CITY PLANT WHEN THEY KNOW 1T
BE YEARS IF EVER THAT THE CITY
THEIR HOMES?
SHOULD THE POOR TAXPAYER AND THOSE
MAY NEVER BE CONSUMERS OF ELECTRICITY FROM CIT
PLANT PAY THEIR TAXES AND A
FOR THE SELECT FEW ALONG OUR MAIN STREETS?
Twin State Gas L Electric Co
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
wagoners.

President Roosevelt has promulgated an
order placing the fourth-class postmasters
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04

In his annual report at Washington for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1905, Post
master General Meyer gives the total he.
c,ipts Tor the year as Slgl. AIS, 6b3. and the
total expenditures as gus ,35l $50, there
by showing a deficit OF sl6,s13,222, the
largest IN the history OF the department,
with an additional loss from fire, bur.
glary, etc, OF s31,056. The deficit OF 1903
II IL estimated again will exceed $4,000.
90. Attention IL particularly called 10 a
number vi improvements IN business
methods OF the department as tending to
its advantage and the saving Of consid.
cradle amounts. Recommendation is
again made Tor the creation OF the posi-
ton of director OF posts, at a high sal
airy, and who shall hold office during
good behavior, the object being TO have
a continuity OF policies for the benefit OF
the postal service and the people OF the
United States. The necessity for good
roads is pointed out IN connection with
the development OF the rural free dcllv.
cry service. Ii is suggested that should
congress grant the department authority
to utilize rural routes still further by the
OF a limited parcel post con.
fined entirely TO rural delivery routes, II
would then be possible 10 earn additional
revenue amounting 10 millions OF dollars
and at the same time benefit the farmer
by enabling him TO have merchandise de-
livered when ordered by telephone or
postal card, which otherwise would not
be purchased The special parcel post,
says the postmaster general. will enable
the farmers TO have small parcels deliv-
cred at their gates, to live better, and to
obtain easily the necessaries OF life Per.
mission is requested to establish expert
mentally a limited parcel post in not to
exceed four counties, in order to demon
strate the probability Of the plan.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
The Salutation.

Your Christmas shopping-do it now.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-04
WEEK IN THE WORLD
Great Events and Movements Which
Arc Making History.

With the departure from Manila Tues.
day, the sixteen vessels Of the United
States ba,ileship fleet turned their prows
definitely toward home waters. They
have been gone from Hampton Roads
nearly year GA the most remarkable
lnp ever frcoriei In naval annals, II the
rcord established NJ 10 the present II
maintained the iloct vail wiun home
without serious accident or mishap ol any
kind. lis progress mum port 10 port has
been watched by iorrign governments
with deep interest, because oi the tech
nical knowlcdsc to h. derived from the
lug manoeayre, and because Of the ne
markable skill of American naval OH
rols aud The wonderful efficiency Of the
American waships. The fleet Is due al
Colombo. Ccylon, Ia two weeks. They
will stay there for slx days, and then
proceed 10 Saes without stop, They are
due al the southern entrance Of the Sue.
canal Jan. ., and after leaving Port said,
at the northern entrance, where coal II
10 be taken on, they viii divide into
-luadrons TO make series OF calls at
various Mediterranean ports. In this
manner the American ships viii visit
Athens, Iripoli. Nilleirahche. Maneilles,
Genoa, Leghon. Malta, Naples and Al
gers. According 20 the present schedule
the entire fleet will assemble al Gibraltar
during the iirst week OF February, and ON
Feb. D II will leave Gibraltar Tor either
Hampton Roads or New York. The third
squadron Of the Atlantic fleet, Rear Ad
miral q. IL. Arnold commanding. viii
meet the battleships in the eastern AT.
anilc and return with them 10 the home
port. The vessels are due at Hampton
Roads or New York Feb. -. When the
icet reaches the United States II viii
nave trayersed since dec. 10. 1907. when
I lrit Hampton Roads. distance OF
2.223 miles. The return 10 the home
iot will be the most imposing spectacle |
II all the voyage, Tor there will be to- |
al OF - ships instead Of 10 TO receive the |
greetings of the American public.