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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
THE DIRECT PRIMARY.
(St. Johnsbury CALIFORNIAN

We have expressed the idea that
the Republican party made mis-
take when it failed to declare more
definitely in its State platform for a
direct primary law. The more we
consider the subject the more we are
convinced that the time has come to
change the method by which party
candidates are nominated. The only
danger with primary law is the in
difference of the voters. But this
danger would be no greater than It
is now. In fact the better opportr-
nifty that would be given the voter to
get tc the polls would naturally slim
ulate a keener interest in political
matters.
There would be no more opportunity
to spend money illegitimately than
now. The only legal use possible
would be the advertising of ones
qualifications to the voter. 1t would
enable the voter to vote for whomso-
ever he pleases in the different offices
as there would be no tickets of dele
ates pledged TO support the candidate
for one particular office and the 9TH
er officials left indefinite. 1t would
give the voter clear and effective ex-
preston of his will because his vote
would be counted for the man he
wants. Under the present system
the delegate sent to vote for a GER
attn candidate may not go to the con-
vention and a man voting exactly OPP
posite may be seated in his place,
That has happened very near home
and the will of the voter entirely neg
atived.
These are all things that tend to
develop a greater interest in political
affairs and give an individuals vote
more power, They will tend toward
better government and cleaner poll
tics and it is time for the dominant
party to declare in favor Of the
change. We are confident, however,
that if it is shown in the next Legis-
lature that a majority of the people
are in favor of such a law that it will
be passed regardless of the equivocal
stand taken by the party in its plat
form.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
(Burlineton Free Press.O

We have already spoken OF different
possibilities in connection with the
choice of a speaker of the next House
of Representatives at Montpelier. The
Bradford correspondent of the Mont
pelier journal tells of another possible
candidate as follows:
1T is understood that the Republi-
cans Of Chelsea are likely to nomin-
ate Hale X. Darling to represent that
town in the Legislature of 1910 If
he is nominated and elected this is
likely to still further complicate the
speakership situation, as it is under
stood that Orange county will sup
port him for that position. 1t is said
that Daniel Agra A. Peck, who held
the office 1S20-1S23, 1S25-27 and 1929
80, is the only speaker ever furnish
ed by this county. Mr.. Darling was
member Of the House in 1904 and
1870"
We rejoi@e over the ANNOUNCEMENT
lldl lOEillCI tpItStIlldllNt DdJ III {,
may be returned as a member of tie
next House, for, regardless of the
speakership, for which he is unques-
tionably well qualified, he would add
to the gratifying number of men OF
ability as well as experience who
promise to make the next Legislature
notewo thy 70: its able lawmakers.
In this corr action it is pleasure
to state that according tc the latest
ices Hon. Frederick g. Fleetwood
may yet be chosen as Morristown'S
next representative, in which case ~
would unquestionably be formidable
candidate for the speakership. In any
J event he would still further strength
en- body in connection with which he
has in various capacities had com
prehensive and varied career.
Let the good work Of selecting
strong men of experience for thu
House go on.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
HON. ALLEN NJ. FLETCHER.
Oudlow Tribune.

In renominating Hon. Allen NJ.
Fletcher as their representative last
SATURDAY. afternoon the Republicans of
Cavendish indicated a desire to hold
on to the influence which that. town
has had in the Legislature for some
time past His election will put into
the House an experienced legislator
who is closely identified with mea-
sures of public Importance, the prop
er consideration and disposal Of which
will be made more possible by the re-
turn of such members as he. 1t goes
without saying that there will be no
member of the House more thor
oughly equipped for the right kind Of
service to the State than the gentle
man who represented Cavendish in
1906 and who has been nominated for
the same position this year.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
Advertised Letters.

Edith E. Adams, Mrs. Mile W.
Breuber, Miss Chuppy, Mrs. William
j. Clarke, Mrs, C. E. Gibson, Mrs.
Julia Gibbs, Miss Florence B. Gordon,
Mrs. H. j. Graves, Miss Addie Laford,
Dame Philibert Lecuyer, Mrs. Mary
Maze Mrs. Eugene Perry, Mrs Fannie
Q. Ward, Mrs Flora Williams, Mr.
c. N. Barber, Mr. Willie Corey, Mr.
Harry Eaton, Mr.. Fivus, Mr.. Frank
G. Huntley, Mr.. M. Kaufman, Mr.. w
c. Lafher, D, Mac, Montpelier Optical
Company, Mr.. S. M. Porter, Antonio
Papandrea, Mr.. Dan L. Simms, Mr..
p. F. Sweet, Teachers Agency, Mr
w, A. Waterman, Mr. G, e. Wilson.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
Lamoille, 542; Orange, 262; Orleans,
M; Rutland. 11S8


OF course any attempt to discuss the
apportionment based on the census
of this year must be based on specula-
ton. 1t is probable that Washington
again will be the banner county. Barre
and Montpelier are likely to show ma
terial gains, while Mortified and Wat
terbury probably have grown in
the past ten years. The gains
made in this county during the
decade of 1s9O-19OO were as fol-
lows: Barre city, 1902; Barre town,
$50; Cabot, So; Calais, 10; East Mont
pelier, 10S; Montpelier 2106; North
field, 227; Waterbury, SIS; Woodbury.,
SO.
The probability is that Rutland
county will show little, if any gain,
and that Chittenden county, on ac-
count of the growth of Burlington,
will show considerable gain. In 1900
Rutland countys population exceeded
that of chittenden by 1900. 1t would
not be strange if Chittenden, which,
ten years ago, had a fraction of 529S
over the number required for three
Senators, passed Rutland and gained
one. If Washington should gain as
much, and Rutland should lose as much
as in 1900 then this county would pass
Rutland. 1t is probable that Wash
ington will gain largely, and that its
population will be very near that of
Rutland, so that Chittenden, Rutland
and Washington are not likely to be
far apart.
1t would not be strange if Orange
county loses a Senator. In that case
il remains to be seen whether Wash
ington county will get four Senators,
whether Franklin will win back the
member lost a decade ago, or wheth-
er Rutland, through the loss OF Or
ange may keep it's fourth Senator. For
tunately, the announcement Of the
population of Vermont may be expect
ed before many weeks pass, and a few
very simple mathematical calculations
will answer the question here raised
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25

next November The Journal does
not believe that it is worth while to
make Vermont barometer State and
it favors the constitutional amend
ment changing the date of election to
November, but we cannot prevent the
public from considering our vote for
Governor as a test of political senti-
ment as long as our election is held
before the elections in the other
States.
If the Journal considered that the
welfare of the State would be greatly
benefited by cutting Meads majority,
then it would favor such course,
notwithstanding the fact that the
country at large would misunder-
stand the meaning OF such result.
But this paper does not believe that
conditions are sufficiently serious to
demand boiling the head of the ticket
A reduced majority will not harm Doc
tor Mead materially. 1t will harm the
Republican party a great deal at a
time when public opinion is in a pecul-
iarly sensitive and fluctuating condi-
ton, and it will discourage President
Taft who deserves our loyal support
in this grave political crisis.
The Journal did not support Doc
tor Mead's candidacy for the Governor
ship nomination, but now that he is
nominated regularly by the party con-
vention it bespeaks for him
a fair chance to make good. He is
giving earnest and hearty support tc
the progressive policies of the Re-
publican platform. If he fails to sup
port the best interests of the State
then the Journal reserves the right &c
criticise his policies and methods. II
he earnestly endeavors to make a good
Governor, then the Journal pledges
him its hearty support. Let Republi.
cans count the cost before they bolt
the ticket.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
Jimmy's Recitation.
(London It'd Bits.)

Jimmy is one of the most enthusi-
astic members of his Sunday school.
He is usually very quiet. but when,
soon after he Joined, storm prevent
ed many members of his class from
coming to take their parts in a long
planned entertainment Jimmy could
not endure in silence the distress of
his teacher
Hi can speak a piece" he said
bashfully.
"Oh, can you? What is it about?'
Bout the beasts that went with
Noah"
We'll" said the distracted teacher,
Il haven't time TO hear it now, but
think it ought to help fill up. Thank
you, jimmy
When Jimmy's name was called the
small man mounted the platform, put
his hands in his pockets and proudly
and loudly shouted the following:
The helix and the helephant hentered
the bark
When the helephant hopened the
ball.
The helix hasked the helephant,
What's to heath"
Said the helephant, Gay is hall"
The helix and the helephant hate the
'ay,
Said the helix with heloquent sigh,
eli 'ope you are Apply this 'orrible
day"
And the helephant Unanswered "Haye"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
(Essex County Herald J

Frank E. Howe of Bennington, ed
itor and publisher of the Banner, has
again been nominated for town rep.
resentative, and is prominently mem
toned for speaker. Mr.. Howe is a
man OF good ability, fine speaker,
and one of the best workers among
the younger element of his party. He
would do honor to the position, and
the Herald hopes he may be elected
AS speaker he would perform the
duties of the office with an eye single
to the interests of good legislation
and advancing the best welfare of the
State.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
(Morrisville News and Citizen.)

The Republicans of Bennington
have nominated Frank Z. Howe, ed
itor of the Banner of that place, for a
second term as a member of the Cen
eral Assembly. This is a wise move
ment, as his past record proves him
to be a strong and worthy member.
1t looks as if he might be the next
speaker of that body.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
tSt. Johnsbury Republican,

Several good men are available for
the important position of Speaker OF
the House of Representatives this fall.
Without making comparisons il
seems to us that the man who stands
out prominent above the rest in point
of legislative experience and ability
for the place is Hon. Hale x. Darling
of Chelsea.
He has served his town as repres-
entative with credit, was an influen-
tial member of the revision commit
tee, and we are sure if promoted to
the speakership he would be found to
be the right man in the right place.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25

of the official cars of the Munsey
tourists is used as the autograph car
and the signatures of many prominent
persons of various places along the
line may be seen upon the body Of
the car.
Many Visitors Here.
The tourists were given such wide
publicity during the past few weeks
that the people in the small hamlets
along the route were out to see them
pass yesterday. At st. Johnsbury the
towuspeople gave them royal well
come and served them with refresh
, ments.
The clerks in nearly all the stores
along the line of parade were out at
an early hour yesterday morning
decorating their stores with bunting
and flags so that by the time the
first OF the tourists arrived there was
hardly a building, but what had some
decoration. Flags had been placed on
/
of parade the night before and yester-
day morning large banner was
stretched across Main street near
the corner of State, with the inscrip-
ton: Montpelier Welcomes the Mum
sey Tourists and the Automobile Glib
of Vermont. At the Pavilion was an
other banner, reading, Pavilion, Nun
sey Tourists Checking Station.
McCuen's Store Win.
The prize for the best window Of
fered by the merchants committee
was awarded to the McCuen store.
Across the top of the windows and
down the sides were strung red,
white and blue bunting. The windows
were very well decorated, with the
letters, A. C. V. in gold and the A c.
" banner, and gave the windows a
) very delicate appearance.
The stores decorated on the line Of
parade were Farrar's restaurant, Far
rar and Vinton's, Grand Union Tea
store, E. L. Segel's, Boston Fruit Ex-
change, F. Blanchards, Marvin and
Sherburne's, E. W. Bailey and Com
pany, Berry and Jones, Boston Bar
gain Store, Edward GIL, Perley Pope
and Company, Barrows and Peck,
Peck Brothers, Wheatley's, c. c.
Holmes, G. E. Megrath's, Harry
SHADES, Bruce McDonalds, McMasters,
Music store, A. G. Stone store, B. M.
Shepard's, Mrs McIntoshs Millinery
store, A. H. Temple, Wells and Boyles,
Philips and Lucas, Buswell's Book
store, Jangraws Barber shop, Mrs.
j. A. Morse, F. A. Standish's, j. A,
Kelloggs, L. c. Rivers, E. E. Gee, W.
f Adams, Millers Inn, Martin Fitzger-
AIDS, j. ]. Williams, c. H. Shipmans,
= Johonnott and Hall, Perley Jeromes
2 L. B. Brooks and Armory Building
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
BIG SUMMER TOURIST BUSINESS
Manchester Journal)

Never before has the summer bus
mess in town reached the proportions
that it has this year. All places i'll
the State turn their eyes towards
Manchester as an example of the pos
sibilities of the summer boarder bus
mess which Vermont has been trying
to get in line for lately. The neigh
boring State of New Hampshire has
business worked up in summer trade
that leaves $10,00O,0O0 in the State
each year as a result. Vermont IS
reaching out for like patronage. It
will never get it until it has the ac-
commodations for those who may
come along. The automobile traffic
has been so heavy here this season
that the representative of the Secre-
tary of State, who looks after the IL
censing of cars here, cannot get his
official number boards in any sort OF
time. The Equinox House has been
| obliged to send away great number
OF would be guests on account of lack
of room, but we understand that they
they are contemplating the addition
of rooms by another season as well
as having under consideration the
erection of 100 car garage on theil
property on Seminary Avenue, having
recently commenced the construction
of new road across their property.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
The Man With the Hose.

Grand Rapids Press.)'
Bowed by the weight of summers heat
he stands
And holds his hose and gazes on the
ground,
A tiny stream doth trickle from it's
snout,
Occasionally coming drop by drop.
Who made him dead to rapture and
despair,
Stolid and stunned, a brother to the
OK?
Who killed the evening joy that once
he knew,
When he did stand and spirit the H2O
To make his pretty lawn and posies
grow?
Is this the thing taxpayers gave
Their hard-earned dough to help the
city buy;
This thing as dry as any mummy's
throat;
This hose that promised much when
bonds were sold,
But peters out just when it's needed
most?
Is this the dream he dreamed who
bought the hose
And paid his cash down at the hard
ware store?
Down all the stretch of Hades there
is not
A spot that's drier than his own front
yard.
o mayors, aldermen and public
works,
Is this the handiwork you promised
us;
This tiny tickle and distorted stream@
How will you ever strengthen up it's
flow,
Touch it again with immortality;
Give back the raging torrent with
which we
Were wont to chase the cats and dogs
away?
When Will we have that often
promised pump
To satisfy the parched taxpaying
chump?
'' -"-'7- WV w-yWvW
o masters. lords and rulers of our
town,
How will the future reckon with us
men
And women too who are at best but
dust
And who are growing dustier each
day?
How will you answer the brute ques-
tiops of
The man who stands and vainly holds
the hose?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25

white River Junction Landmark)
With the day of the State election
fast approaching it is but natural and
as a matter of course that the people
and the papers should be considering
prospective candidates for the office of
speaker of the incoming House Of
Representatives The office is one
alike most honorable and important,
one that calls for the highest type of
ability, tact and courage, and the
holder of the office should be man Of
unquestioned integrity, or else the
States best interests are set 1t
naught. Many names, comparatively
speaking, have been mentioned and
the one of greatest frequency is that
of Frank T. Howe, editor of the Ben
nington Banner and a member of the
lower branch of the present Legisla-
ture. The mention of his name is not
confined to any one portion of the
State but in Franklin as well as In
/ Windham county. Mr. Howe is man
of convictions and he has the courage
of his convictions and his integrity is
undoubted and unquestioned. He is
one who has always made good in ev-
cry position and one who has the con-
fidence of the people.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
(Swanton Courier.)

Frank E. Howe, editor of the Ban
ner, is nominated for representative
from Bennington to the next Legisla-
ture and will be elected by unani-
nous vote. He is also mentioned"
as the leading candidate for Speaker
of the House. Here's hoping that he
gets it just as easy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
(Vergennes Enterprise.)

The newspapers are saying many
very complimentary things concern
ing Frank e. Howe of the Bennington
Banner and the best of it all is that
he deserves every word. If Benning
ton elects him representative he cer-
tainly stands more than a good chance
of being chosen speaker.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
PRESS COMMENT
What the Newspapers Of Vermont
and Other States Are Saying
About Topics Of Interest to
Journal Readers.
THE sPEAKERsHIP.
nYndonyille 1ln.on.Ionrnall

II is said that Editor Frank y. Howe
Of the Bennington Banner, who rep
resented his town in the Legislature
last year, has been asked to be a can
didate for reelection this year. Witt
his possible reelection in view, his
name has been mentioned as a candi-
date for speaker and he is well quail
flied for the position. During the last
session he was frequently called to
the chair and showed that he knew
how to handle the business Of the po-
sitiOn
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25

Burlington-A number of counter
felt Canadian 25-cent pieces have
been passed in Burlington in the past
few days. The pieces are apparently
perfect in appearance and weight, but
when rung on counter give the tell
tale dead sound.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25
Decorated Cars.

Decorated Cars.
The other decorated cars in the
parade were: F. e. loves, with
evergreens and golden rods for the
base; Mrs. Mary E. Langswith, Chi
nese flag on one side and A. c. ".
flag on the other and the rest of the
car trimmed with flags and bunting;
C.. d. Wheelock, with flags and bunt-
ing with star Of roses in the front;
DR.. L. A. Newcomb, pink and white
chrysanthemums, with evergreen in
the spaces and for the border; A. II.
Temple, with white hydrangeas with
golden glows; T. H. Callahan, chrys-
Ianthemums and hydrangeas mingled
with bunting for a border on the
front of the hood were the figures
1857 in white letters; Fred Blanch-
ard, with chrysanthemums and hyd-
ranges; Frank Hall, in red, white and
blue bunting and flags; DR.. K. L.
Cleaves, with peoples, asparagus with
shield on back surroundede by same
flowers; C. E. Chandler, with golden
rods; Charles Boswell, in red, white
and blue flowers and flags, with an
eagle on the wind shield; w. f. Jask-
son, in hydrangeas, with white back
ground B. A. Sumner, made up to re-
present an air ship with the propeller
in front turned by cord from pull
| ley in the machine; George Pitkin
covered with spruce boughs and small
trees showing the sportsman with al
his trophies, including a black beal
and a tiger; r. X. Peck in charge o.
Peck car, driven by himself, six little
girls in green and yellow with thu
car in the same colors. S. S. Ballard
covered with white, covering the
whole car, with two swans heads VI
the head of the machine with streams
running back to the occupants. ii
the car were four little girls dressed
in white. The car was one of tn
most attractive in the parade; J. J
Brown was another hit with tn
crowd. the car was covered viii
flags and bunting and in the car wer
Col. A. c. Brown, Gen. j. H. Lucia an
Edward Baker, all veterans of tn
Civil War.
nf n n 11H
ing the Munsey tourists were in tn
city during the day.
The decorated cars that took III
prizes, which were awarded by Gov
ernor Prouty in the parade were de
corated as follows and carried n
following people:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25

and the East Side" may be heard
from before the nominations are all
in. Hale X. Darling of Chelsea has
been mentioned.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-08-25

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