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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
SOUTH WINDHAM.

W. p. ,Saxton of Rutland was in town
Wednesday.
Miss Nina Coleman is in South Lon
donderry for a few days.
Charles Harris was in BrattIeboro
and Greenfield the first of the week.
The Windham County Baptist Bible
school convention was held here June
2.
Ernest Robinson has moved on to the
farm formerly known as the z. D.
Howe place.
Mr.. and Mrs f. L. Burbee came up
from Springfield in their auto Sunday,
returning Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. s. Farwell went to
springfield, Mass, Tuesday. They were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs H. E.
Wood.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

would not recognize. He can recog-
nize an individual from Vermont by a
| microscopic analysis of his blood.
When he is at home he generally
wears calf-skin boots.
He calculates to make daily tour
of his skinnery
He knows all of his employees; calls
them by their front names and speaks
to everyone of them that he may meet
on his tour of inspection.
He is perfectly at ease in evening
clothes and wears top hat as handi-
ly as though he grew under one. His
two banks at Hyde Park are institu-
lions that stand up on the top of the
landscape. The Senator knows who
the borrowers at these institutions are
and they have to have Vermont col
laterals or they don't get the money.
He has class in Sunday school,
and it is useless to ask him to put on
a sub. He is Willie.on-the-dirt every
Sunday. He never forgets the date.
If you should succeed in striking a
high average in your line or profession
you are more than likely to receive
characteristic letter of congratulation
from Page If he doesn't know you he
knew your father. There's another
letter coming when you and Maud tie
up in a double harness, while the ar
rival of twins will bring you line
of dope that will make You forget the
fee of the attending physician. When
the undertaken sits into the game your
bereaved partner will J faeeiye con,
dolences from the. SenMtor that will
make even the sheaf of wheat on Your
coffin lid resemble bundle of pink
fringed orchids.
He has tender heart, yet he's
fnancier.
As a writer of letters he is the
eighth wonder of the world He has
the rest of 'em skinned Is blocks.
The average dub isn't one, two, six
with Page when it comes to spilling
ink.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

He is seventeen-eightee of the
whole whizz when you start weighing
in real-artiele political diplomats.
That's why the Honorable Carroll
S. Page got down to Washington and
nailed down senatorial job with the
ease that he did While a bunch of
would-bes, has-beens and never-could
hes were figuring out vital spot in
Pages political anatomy and framing
up excuses for opposing this polished
gentleman of destiny the Senator-to-be
was writing a letter now and then and
asking the common herd how the
weather was in their section and
whether the crops stood an even break
for look-in at the harvest showdown.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Promises To Be Good.
(Vergennes Enterprise.l

The day is coming and is not far dis
tant when Addison county will not be
counted out so easily as it has been in the
past when it comes to a proper division
of the political offices. 1t is not the lack
of good men but the lack of united action
on the part of the county itself that has
enabled other less deserving counties to
carry off the honors. All that has been
wanted of Addison, in the past, was big
republican majority. Let us get together
and do as other counties do, support our
best men and win.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

Let us not forget the closing words of a
nominating speech made at the last Re-
publican state convention at Montpelier:
CAL we want, gentlemen, is fair deal
and square deal Keep the cards on the
table," This is exactly what the people
of Vermont want This is exactly what
the Republican party of Vermont must
give the people of the state. The parting
of the ways has been reached and the
personnel of the old machine is too well
known to be listened to and blindly fol
lowed in the future. The so-called adj
ministration machine and ''old guard"
will do well to bear in mind that they
must keep the cards on the table"
Hold-outs and such devices will surely
result in a bareback that will end disas-
trously for these men of destiny that have
been drafted for the good things to be
dealt out during the next few years.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

along with the gubernatorial nomination.
Merrill may be charged with lapse of
political sagacity at times, but he can
never be rightfully accused of lacking
nerve While there is ample time in
which to take up in detail the political
career of Mr.. Merrill and place it under
the microscope of public opinion, super
fetal spectrum analysis of the man dis
plays so many colors that average mortals
are assuming the defense when approached
by the satellites of this political parasite
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

Not so long ago as to make it ancient
history DIN Merrill stated, without reser-
walton, that he did not want to be COVER
nor of Vermont. He stated just as en-
phatically that he wanted to be collector
of customs Now it is rumored far and
wide that Mr.. Merrill wants the glory in
addition to the money. Collector of Gus
toms Darling will do well to keep an eye
on the horse-remedy town lest Mr.. Mer-
nh should suddenly become imbued with
an ambition to take over the collectorship
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Uncover to the Flag.
[Springheld Republican. }


The mass of our people have not learned
to uncover when the flag goes by. When
our supreme magistrate comes, the presi-
dent, men uncover in his presence. 1t is
for them to remember that the stars and
stripes are supreme over all presidents,
token Of the national majesty, emblem for
which men have gladly died, the symbol of
national devotion and service. Next year,
and whenever the flag is carried by troops
of the state or the nation, let us uncover
There should be the barred head, as well,
for these waning veterans of the Civil
war. They were our representatives when
the Union was in peril, and they fought
for the peace which blesses the country to
day. They are old, too, and reverence be
comes us. Next year, when the venerable
men pass in their hating march, let the
hats come off as we salute them. This is
more than sentiment, it is recognition and
honor, the least that we, who benefit by
what they did, can give.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
A Good Guess.
Ludlow Tribune.)

The gubernatorial gossip glides glibly
along, and "Spunky Lamoille'' looms up
GLIDING ex-Lieut. Gov. Stearns, 7. G.
Cheney and Fred G. Fleetwood, the latter
having been Just mentioned" but suf-
fciently to put him on the calendar.
This is serious state of things, GER
tainly: three prospective candidates for
first place on the state ticket, and La
noble county meantime possessing a real
live United States senatorl Ambition ap-
pears to be let loose in Lamoille, but It
looks as though somebody up that way
would have to be satisfied with a position
more lowly than the chair in the execu-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Taft at the Tercentenary.

The itinerary of President Taft on the
occasion of his visit to Vermont in con-
nection with the Champlain tercenten-
NAL celebration next July has been an
nounced.
President and Mrs. Taft will leave
Washington at $50 on the afternoon of
Saturday, July 3, accompanied by James
Bryce, the British ambassador, and Mrs.
Bryce, and NJ. Jusserand, the ambassador
from France, and military and naval at
taches After visiting Norwich, Conn,
the party will arrive in Albany, n Y, on
Tuesday, July 6, and leave Immediately by
special train for Ticonderoga.
From Albany Governor Hughes and his
staff and members of the New York leg
islature will accompany the party, and at
will join them.
On Friday morning President and Mrs
Taft will leave Burlington for their sum-
mer home at Beverly, Mass.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
OUR HALL OF FAME.
Personal Paragraphs Pertaining to
Prominent Personages.

E. B. Finn one of the also-rans in the
Springfield municipal judgeship race, is
sporting a new style beard of late. Finn
is fond of peanuts-and peanut politics.
F. NJ Sheldon, who is booming the
Greater Vermont exhibit during the ter
centenary in Burlington, formerly pub
hshed Expansion, Greater Vermont Mag
azine.
F. G. Williams, state bank commits
sioner says he never worked harder in
his life than he has since April LIST, and
his work yet.
music Of "Champlain. the he ' tercentena arv
chorus, is graduate of Middlebury, prac-
ticed law in Bristol and now works for
the National Life in Montpelier.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

While editorial writer's devote unlimited
space to the telling of the deeds of men,
the women folks seem to have been lost
sight Of. Suppose we tell something about
these heroines of the hearthstone? She,
whose hand in rocking the cradle rules
the world, is entitled to the dignity and
Difference displayed toward rulers of lesser
domain. A trife more of publicity given
the exploits of our sisters will reduce the
crops of maids that each year are reck-
oned with the discard and given the
sweeping generalization of old maids.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
What's Your Crouch Neighbor?

If Samuel de Champlain had only fore
seen John Barrett as one of the orators
at his tercentenary he certainly would
have gotten more of hustle on himself
and discovered Vergennes. Burlington and
the other landmarks of the big bi-state
pond few hundred years earlier. Just
to think of the New World waiting with
many-years and thirsting for John Bar
retti
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Had To Be Shown.
(Windsor ,Journal.)

The Central Vermont Railway Co. has
sent to Vermont's state treasurer check
for a sum of $4,000 in payment of the
Judgment secured by the state in supreme
court, last fall, when decision was hand
ed down in the cases brought by the state
against the Rutland and Central Vermont
railway companies for balance claimed to
be due on taxes
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Verdant Mountain Patriots
No.
Northern Vermont Business Wizard

his job. Plenty of work, plenty of
exercise, long walks, plenty OF sleep,
no worry, and easy fitting shoes, put
the Senator in way to hold down
the lS-carat seat that he has landed
until the marble business can take
care of itself and the bar association
finds sufficient candidates for filling
any vacancies that may occur in the
eligible list.
All to the elegant with ton and
quarter to spare is the way the sltua-
ton stands with Page, the man-on-
the-job at Washington.
No speech making for him. He can
write speech that would resemble
chiffon waited on June breeze; one
of those artistic affairs that has the
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

The governor
pinned his faith
to the proleta-
riat and kept his
writing arm in
motion with the
re S u t that a
half-dozen of pa
triots have been
quietly shelved.
S Il C h kind Of
C a m p a i gning,
when continued
for eight years,
can't help but
put a crimp into
ordinary stiffs
W h o frame up
platforms a n d
plan coups on
paper.
Senator Page
has been buying
bull hides and
bones for a long
time and there
is doubtless no
m a n b e t t er
known in Yer
mont than he.
He never for
gets you a f t e +
l,- nl
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Who Owns Havana Harbor7
bradford Opinion.)

bradford Opinion.)
Admiral Evans says Raise the Maine:"
Admiral Sigsbee says, Remove the
Maine" Anyway, whatever move we
make, let us get it out of the harbor
where it is a menace to shipping and an
eyesore to those who see it in the beauti-
full harbor.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Premeditated Financial Suicide.
(Morrisville Messenger.l

There are rumors of a morning daily in
MONTPELIER. There have been rumors be-
fore but this is said to be the real thing.
There is certainly room at the state CAPT
tai for good morning paper that is an
exponent of sound and sane republicanism.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

SdllIC CilCtp uPOi
YOU as a silk
stocking and a
number t h r e e
suede shoe. He
won't deliver a
speech though.
He's too modest.
w h e n i n
doubt as to the
facts and figures
concerning Yer
m on t call up
Page. He's the
wizard with the
go 0 d S in h i S
clothes and can
fill you to the
verge of pros
trated intoxica-
ton with data
concerning Yer
mont.
y on C a n t
d ra w a card
from the Who's
1t list in V err
mont that Car
roll S., W i t h
both feet and
one hand tied,
and an optic and
n hnlf q O G @ d
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

If it were possible to compel the closing
of the public and press galleries of the
Senate, suspend the publication of the
Congressional Record, and send the Unit
ed States Senate into executive session,
tariff bill could be framed in about four
weeks
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Not So Loud, Please.
[HardMick Gazette. J

Not even a sporadic case of Clementitis
politicutis has been noted in the state for
some weeks. 1t is safe to say, however,
that it has not been entirely eradicated.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Merely a Pleasantly"
(Rutland News. !,

The cooks and chambermaids at the
Van Ness house, Burlington, it is stated.
have been in service longer than the EN-
ployees of any other hotel in Vermont.
This statement will not be disputed by
the patrons of that hostelry
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
N anne One.
Barre Times. !

A third grade scholar in the St. Johns
bury public schools gave the following
definition of a patriot: "a patriot is one
who loves his country well enough to be
brave, fearless and true" The definition
is good enough to remember.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

Canada's first factory for the conversion
of tar refuse into creosote is now in ope-
ration at Weldon on the Quebec Central
railway 1t is capitalized at Sl50,OO0, and
nearly all the stock is owned by American
citizens who run a similar plant in New
Hampshire.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

A London paper finds that the total
production of wine in the world is de-
creasing. The figures for last year were
1856, 100000 gallons, 100000 less than
the preceding year.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Tell LYNN Havs.
Waterbury Record

If you have not been nominated for
governor as yet by the newspapers, better
get in line. This is the opportunity to
get something for the mere asking
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

Those two army officers who defeated
President Taft at golf may be good play
ers, but they hardly can qualify as diplo
Milwaukee Sentinel
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
FOR THE WOMEN
TO THINK ABOUT
Especial for The Reformer.)

(Speclal Tor Inc Re1Ormer.)
Today we individuaize and specialize
as never before. Individual communion
cups have been quite generally adopted
ing cup for schools and other places is
being supplanted by the individual cup of
paper which is used and then destroyed.
Where these cups are not provided, the
child Cor adult should have cup or
glass of his own and keep it carefully
cleansed The custom of using a cup at
tached to chain, and then dipping it
again and again into the water supply, or
tossing 1t in to remain until someone else
wants it, cannot be too severely con-
demned. Insist that your child take a cup
or glass to school to keep in his own desk.
If you are fond of drinking water at
springs as you drive about the country,
take your own cup or glass along.
If anyone calls at your door for drink
Of water always get glass. Some S:d ,t Will
have it," or 81 don't want to bother you
for a glass" But is it bother? Why
have your dipper used for drinking cup,
then Tut into your water pail, or tank!
Always insist upon the glass or cup, and
consider it pleasure to give the cup OF
cold water.
Did YOU ever see child given drink of
warm milk from the pan, when freshly
strained to set away for cream? Of course
you would never permit thism.,never again!
Teach the child to drink milk as well as
water from the individual cup.
The school playground and public play
ground are prominently discussed in
these days. They should be provided with
such games as tend to produce healthful
play and exercise. Philosophical men
and women of means will here find a field
open for doing. good which will beneht
the children of their locality and they
might well take pleasure in seeing that
grounds are suitably furnished with need
ed appliances California school grounds |
have long been attractive to tourists be-
cause furnished suitably.
Our own lawns or front or back yards |
should be provided with outdoor games,
especially If there are children in the fam
ily. A tent and hammock may tend to
keep children and adults out OF doors.
The new style of hammock, which resem-
bles narrow wire mattress or spring Is a
great improvement over the ordinary
kind. as it does not curve the back. 1t is
seen fitted up with canopy or. shade to
protect from the sun, also with wind.
break at the side. A simple frame OF
wood six feet long and three feet wide
could be made by any carpenter, covered
with canvas, and suspended by ropes, I'M
der trees or on piazzas.
Do YOU ever 60 a-fishingf You might
1ot want to actually catch fish, nor take
t off the hook if you caught it, Fishing,
1owever. is a healthful amusement. Walk
ng up and down the stream, or sitting In
perfect quiet waiting for bite" is. in
rigorating and restful to mind as well as
,ody. The perfect quiet promotes sell
ION live near a brook, stream or pond,
ackle and try what you can do!
All over the land young people are being
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

Entered as second class matter, January a.
1907, at the post Office at Brattleboro, VI,
under the act of Congress of March 2, 1879
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11
Pay SIS a Day for a Room.

burlington Free Press.)
What are you doing to help make the
Champlain celebration in Burlington a
success?
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

Berlin Is credited with having more
trees in the streets than any other city.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-06-11

All over the land young people are being
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-22
Hospital Ladies Meet,

The Hospital and Benevolent Asso- ciatinn met with Mrs J. M. Elliott Tuesday. July 90 In addition to the routine business, the president sub mitted a proposition from the Citi- zens Light & Transit Company, in which they offer to put on the play, "Pygmalion and Galatea,' at the Park, for the benefit of the Davis Hospital. The Association accepted the offer with thanks 4 letter was read from the Imperial lodge. K. of F., ill which they heartily thanked the ladies for aiding in the sale of tickets for Damon and Pyth- ias The kind words were apprec- ated by the ladies but they felt that they were indebted to the Knights, and a vote of thanks was due the lodge for so generously giving them percentage on all tickets sold. \ matter overlooked. but none the less appreciated, was the gift of an oil stove to the Association by Major c. w. Davis. 4 vote of thanks was also rendered him. A report was made that one of the Association s mem- bers had bought two one hundred dol lar bonds that day. Receipts from the sale of cook books and postals and dues amounted to $43.90, Four new members were elected
 MRS. IT. C.. HIGGINBOTHAM.
 Secretary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-22
Misses Chestnut HonOrees.

One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season was the dance given last night at Forest Park by Dr. Ralph Chestnut, of Douglas, Ark, complimentary to his sisters, Misses Fay and Leta Chesnutt. The dance pavilion was attractively decorated with Japanese umbrellas, yellow and white chrysanthemums' and Japanese flags, and presented an inviting ap- pearance. Music was furnished by an orchestra from McGehee. Ark, and punch was served during intermis- sions by Misses Wilbourne and Annie Martin, attired as Japanese Geisha girls. They were assisted by Preston Grace and Sam Trimble. In addition to the large number of Pine Bluffians present the out-of-town guests were: /: Clay and Flournoy Cross, of Pendle- ton; Bruce Ellis and Will Cox, of Little Rock; Miss Helen Marchland, of Louisville, Ky; Miss Irene Roys- ton of Washington, Ark. Miss Kelly, of Texas; Miss Mildred Quinn, of Lit tie Rock, and Miss Mcclellan. Of Temple. Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-22
Bunn.Leake.

The marriage of Miss Mary Lorena Bum, of Fordyce, and w. s. Leake, of Fayetteville, was quietly solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Talbot, on West Fifth avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Y. Ramsey, of the First Methodist church. The bride was attired in q green travelling dress, with gloves and hat to match. After the ceremony the bride and groom left for their fu- ture home, Fayetteville.
 Mrs. Leake is sister of Mrs, '. b. Talbot and Mrs. H. E. Williams, of this city, and is we'll known here. She IS charming young lady. Mr. Leake IS travelling man of popularity and high standing. He formerly lived at Fordyr
 The out of town guests were Misses bert1e Wilson and Bessie Bum, of Fordyce After the ceremony de- licious luncheon was served at the Talbot home.