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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
0ermlont Taatthman.
THE MORRILL, CENTENARY.

The Burlington News says: "A
centenary is coming few weeks
hence which certainly ought to have
observance in Vermont. 1t is that
of the birth of Justin S. Morrill,, who
so long and ably represented Yer
mont in the National Legislature.
"Mr. Morrill, was born in 1910, on
the 14th of April, and the day should
not go by unobserved. We should
pay some token of honor to our leg
islator and our children should have
some instruction as to his life and
public services.
April IA next is the date"
This is very happy suggestion
and one that should meet with a
hearty response. Justin S. Morrill,
was one of the most distinguished
men whom Vermont has ever sent to
represent her at the national capital
His activities were so many and so
varied that they marked him as one
of the most useful men in public life.
As author of the Morrill, tariff law,
of the act providing for the estab-
lishment of agricultural colleges, Of
the measure establishing the beauti-
full Congressional Library, of the first
bill against Mormon polygamy, he
left an enduring record of splendid
public service.
During the Civil War he had
charge of all the tariff and tax bills
In the House. For many years he
held the very important position o.
chairman of the Senate Finance Com
mittee. His career was notable for
it's great usefulness and for it's long
duration.
The centenary of Senator Morrill5
birth should be celebrated in fitting
manner by the State which he serv-
ed SO faithfully. Governor Prouty
might properly request certain YER
monters to act as committee of ar
rangements to plan for suitable OBJ .
servance of the anniversary. Such
exercises might be held properly in
Representative Hail. in the State
Capitol, If Ex-senator Edmunds for
so many years Mr.. Morrill's co..
league, could be present and give
some personal "reminiscences, the fea-
Nture would add greatly to the histor-
ical value of the occasion.
Let the anniversary be observed,
by all means.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
To Furnish Power For New Slate Mill

A contract has been closed between
the Rutland Railroad, Light and
Power Company and the Penhryn
Slate Company, whereby the Rutland
Company will furnish power for the
slate companys mill at Hydeville,
which is in process of construction.
For this purpose they have ordered
one 10 horsepower, two nine horse
power and one four horsepower mot
ors and it is probable that they will
be installed during the month. 1t is
also hoped that the power will be
furnished froom the Carvers Falls
plant recently leased by the electric
company, as their high tension wires
are nearly completed to Castleton
Corners, where it will join the high
tension from the main plant.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
Pastor Takes Vacation.

The Rev. S. Halsted Watkins an
nounced at st. Luke's church st. Al
bans Sunday that it will be neces-
sary for him to take a vacation of
several weeks on account of his
health and he will leave the week
following the visitation of the Rt.
Rev. Arthur A. c. Hall next Sunday
The confirmation service will be
held at Z o'clock Sunday evening
The parish will be in charge of the
Rev. John c. Stephenson of New
York, during Mr.. Watkins absence
until Easter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
Native of Norwich.

Albert Brigham, aged Sc, died at
Manchester, N. H., Saturday. He was
native of Norwich, VT. His only
survivor is daughter, Mrs. d, j.
Adams. Mr.. Brigham's grandfather
was a captain in the Revolutionary
army and when the Republic was
founded, he settled with his family
in Norwich. The war veteran be-
came a prominent citizen and was
elected Lieutenant Governor and
Governor soon after Vermont became
State Mr.. Brigham was baker
for years and filled several food con-
tracts for soldiers during the Civil
War.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
Recent Commitments to County Jail

Already in the month of February
there have been five commitments to
the Rutland county Jail. One of these
comes from the City Court and the
others are transfers as follows.
William Crump of Montpelier, tramp,
80 days, transferment from Franklin
county JAIL William Connors, of Lit
tleton, n. H., tramp 80 days, trans
ferred from Franklin county Jail
Frank Bradley of Hartford, Conn,
tramp, 80 days, transferred from
Windsor county Jail; and James
Kane, of Burlington, third offense
intoXication, 80 days, transferred
from Chittenden county Jail.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10

genius John Abner has few peers in
the history of the commonwealth.
But John Abner is not content
with business success alone. A pol
itical bee has been buzzing industri-
ously in the doctors chapeau for
several years. He wants to be Gov
ernor and is no basrful about say
ing So His political opponents,
and they are neither few nor weak,
say there are several men in YER
mont better fitted than John Abner
to be Governor, but that does not
disturb him. While his political
enemies are scurrying about for a
candidate who is strong enough to
defeat the doctor and who will stand
when hitched, Mead ploughs right
along perfecting an organization
will land him in the executive chair.
Granting that the personality of
the man is not all that should be de-
sired in the chief executive of this
State, what shall we say of his plat
form? Most of it reads very well.
There is a delightful Indebtedness
in the planks referring to taxation
and better roads, but what he says
about agricultural and industrial ed
ucation, arbitration or labor dis
putes, conservation of Vermont for
ests and scenery, and reduction in
court expenses has the right ring.
An apostle of the New Vermont
couldn't do better.
John Abner may not be the best
man in Vermont to elevate to the
executive office, but he is no fool l..
Moreover he knows a few tricks in
politics and why shouldn't he since
he lives in Rutland and next door
to the alleged Proctor machine?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
FOR SHERIFF-FRANK II. TRACY,

! The Journal takes great satisfac-
ton In being able to announce that
Frank H. Tracy again will be a can
didate for the nomination for Sheriff
before the Washington county Repub-
lican convention.
If efficient service, successful ad-
ministration of the affairs of an i'm
portant office, entitle a public SER
want to denomination, then there will
be no difficulty in finding arguments
in favor of his candidacy. 1t is gen.
orally recognized that there is no
better Sheriff in Vermont today than
the man who holds that position in
this county, and, without intending to
make any invidious comparison, it is
doubtful if any other Sheriff in the
State is his equal for all around eff
cheney. No other officer in Vermont
has equalled his record in the sue
cessful employment of Jail prisoners
and in saving money for the Stata.
lie cOnSlQerS the INDIVIDUALS COllllHll-
ted to his care, not as criminals to
be punished, but as men and women
to be made better. No published
record can begin to tell at all AIDE
quately the story of his efforts to
give the prisoners in his keeping a
fresh start in life, and his remark
able success in this good work. In
his keeping the office is far moro
than a good job" with salary at
tached
Because this paper believes in ap-
plying the same rule of efficiency
TO public as to private business, and
because it recognizes in Sheriff Tracy
the man best fitted by ability and ex
perience for the duties of the posi-
tion he now holds, it is a pleasure as
well as a duty to urge his renomina
tion and reelection upon the voters o
Washington county.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
New Plant at Seattle.

The Vermont Marble Company of
Proctor within the next few months
will begin the construction of an ex-
tensive marble finishing plant in
Seattle, Wash. Through eX-Gov f. d..
Proctor, president, and w. e. Higbee,
a prominent stakeholder, the YER
mont Marble Company has bought the
holdings of the Western Marble Com
pany of Seattle and Tacoma, which
operated a finishing plant in Tacoma
in conjunction with quarries in Alas
ka. The new plant will employ about
200 men and will receive rough mar
BILE from the Alaska quarries and pre-
pare 1t for commercial use.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
THE ADVICE OF A STATESMAN.

In presenting to the people OF
Vermont today the views of Ex-Sen-
ator George F. Edmunds on the pro-
posed amendment to the United
States Constitution permitting the
levying of a tax upon incomes, the
Journal believes it is performing a
real public service. One of the fore
most of American lawyers, one o.,
the ablest statesmen that Vermont
or any other Static ever sent to the
United States Senate, the advice of
this distinguished leader on any
great question of public policy will
be received with sincere respect,
and will carry great weight not only
in the State but in the Nation. With
clear logic and mastery SKILL Sena-
tor Edmunds lays bare the weak
nesses and points out the dangers Of
the proposed amendment. The diff
ference between property tax and
duties and excuses is stated with
such force that it may well be ad-
opted as an ideal definition.
Naturally one of the great Oh
jections to changing the Constitu-
ton as proposed in the impairment
of the rights of the States which
would result and Mr.. Edmunds very
properly asks: Has the safety or
common defence or general welfare
of the people Of the whole Union
ever been endangered, or even injur-
iously affected by the constitutional
requirement as it now eXists?" That
a great war might be financed under
the direct taxation powers already in
existence is shown in forceful terms
The need of some safeguard against
"the fiery heat of great popular
emotions striking phrase-is
warning that should not be allowed
to pass unheeded.
The powerful arguments of mel
like George f. Edmunds and Charles
f. Hughes against the income ia,
amendment are not to be brushed
aside lightly, and they are sure Il
eXer. a great influence in determin
ing the fate of this proposed consti
tutional change. That at the age OF s.
this statesman, who represented Yer
mont in the Senate for 20 years il
still alert and vigorous and able t
discuss great national questions witt
unanswerable logic will be SQUIRE
of great qualification to Vermonter
everywhere. That this State will Civ
careful heed to the words Of Senate
Edmunds may be asserted with safe
ty, and when the Legislature take
final action the counsel given today
it is safe to say, will not be ignored
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
lVergennes Enterprise.l

On another page will be found the
formal announcement of DR.. John
Abner Mead as a candidate for Cover
nor This is labeled political Adver-
Using" and is paid for by the candi-
date. 1t has been the policy of this
paper to give each candidate for office
an opportunity to present his claims
for preferment. DR.. Mead is the
first to do this, every other candidate
will have the same opportunity. The
paper in no way endorses anything
said in behalf of any candidate When
the proper time comes this paper will
favor the candidacy of the man whom
it believes is best qualified for the
position.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
Van Ness Addition.

Things continue to happen in
Burlington hotel circles. First was
the fire, then plans for big, new
Hotel Burlington, and now comes the
announcement that it is the intention
of eX-Gov. U. A. Woodbury. to tear
down the south wing of the Van Ness
House and erect in it's place a five
story fire-proof structure, with bath
for every room. Col. f. p. Wood
bury, manager of the Van Ness
House, received word from eX-Gover-
nor Woodbury., who is now in Flor
ida, that it is his intention to start the
work next fall
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
In Memory Of Late Governor.

Mrs. Levi X. Fuller of Brattleboro
has placed an order with the Tiffany
studios for a memorial window to he
erected in the First Baptist church
of Brattleboro in memory of her hus-
band, Levi K Fuller, who was at one
time Governor of Vermont. The sub
ject selected is "St. JOHN and will
be life size figure standing in a
landscape scene in an attitude rep
resenting the text, 81 heard a voice
from Heaven saying Write"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
No Trace Of Property.

c. ]. Matthews, son of H. p. Mat
thews of Chesterfield, n. H., who
went to New York City on the trail
of the horse and buggy stolen from
his fathers barn Aug. 30, 1909, re-
turned empty handed but possessing
an assortment of information concern
ing the notorious crook, Adlai ]. Roy,
whose other name is James King,
The story of Kings, alias Roy's eX-
PLOTS as a horse thief and burglar
was told in The Brattleboro Reform
er two weeks ago including his con-
fession of the theft of Mr.. Matthews
horse. Roy, who is now serving
three-year term in the Concord,
Mass, penitentiary for entering a
residence in Mt. Tom, told the officers
in Massachusetts that he sold the
Matthews horse in New York City and
that he had stored the wagon there.
Officers who nave visited King re-
Gently in the Concord prison say that
he acts Yer ymuch like man who
has some great crime hanging over
him, and they are inclined to believe
that his apparent willingness to con-
fess regarding minor offences is for
the sake of diverting suspicion. In
this connection it is interesting to
note that King several years ago
eloped with Mrs. Lester Smith who
was then living with her husband in
Prescott, Mass, but who formerly
lived on the Lamb place near the
Guilford line in the town of Vernon
and was a cousin of Lester j. STAFF
ford, whose mysterious disappear
ance Oct. IS, 1904, has never been
cleared. Since her disappearance
with King Mrs. Smith has never been
Heard of by any of her relatives.
Advertise in the NatShman and get
I
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
Richmond Barns Burn.

Two old barns were destroyed early
Saturday morning by a fire that Yves
discovered at about 1:25 o'clock in
Mr.. Bailey's barn on Province street.
Richmond. In this barn a COW and
thirty hens were burned, also wag-
on, some hay, and other property.
The adjoining barn next the tene.
ment house of Dr.. H. A. Bogue Wa
destroyed, but the most of the con-
tents were saved. The loss is under
81, 900, an is partially covered by in
surance. The cause of the fire i:
unknown.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
MILEAGEs AND ADVERTISING.

(Newport Express and Standard
The Montpelier Journal asks, rs
Barter Still Legal?" and then writes
a logical article explaining wherein,
as far as the newspapers ana rail-
roads are concerned, it is not. Just
why this sort of embargo is put upon
barter between the press and railroads
only the railroad commission can OK
plain and we doubt if they can fur
nish an explanation with q plausible
reason in it. None has been forth
coming as yet 1t is one OF those un-
eXplainable things which these com
missions so often keep hid under Il
bushel Just lcok at the nonsensical
feature of the law that prohibits an
editor swapping advertising for mile
age books II ne so desired. What has
it to do with politics or the blasting OF
an editors opinion in the least? The
whole transaction is legitimate and
upright in very sense OF the word
1t took smooth talk on the part OF
some in our last Legislature e. con.
vince its IL, inbers to the contrary
They We're not convinced. They jump.
ed at the cOnclLs sion that the editor
was getting something for nothing
that for til use mileages he S Did his In
fluencee and paper, and that suci
transactions must be stopped Moth
ing is more absurd unless it is th'
presence of such a law, and the fac
that Legislature helped keep it il
vogue
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10

the pastors and one delegate from
each of the Congregational churches
of Franklin county, and the follow
ing special members, Rev. DR.. c. H.
Merrill secretary Vermont Board
Domestic Missionary Association,
Rev. w. r. Stewart, State mission
airy, and 1. w. Pierce of McGill Uni
versity, Montreal, who has preached
in Alburg for the past year. With bat
two exceptions all the churches of
the county were represented, as was
also the Congregational church at
Alburg Springs.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
,PICK GOOD MEN.
est. Adams Messenger)


1t is beyond question that the good
roads movement would he materially
improved throughout the State if ev-
cry town would exercise more care IN
selecting highway commissioners. The
man seeking the office purely for the
money that is in it should be turned
down, and turned down hard, and it
is folly to elect a man just because
he happens to be mighty good fell
low.
Haphazard methods of road build
ing are past and as a consequence
the public highways of Vermont are
steadily and noticeably improving.
If every community will see to 1t
in choosing the road commissioner
that grafters and good fellows
are brushed one side and only good
men elected, improved highways will
come quicker. Pick men with energy
and common sense, men who will
conscientiously and faithfully follow
prescribed systematic methods and
good roads will be ours If 1t does
take time.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
DRAINAGE VERSUS IRRIGATION.
CBoston Transcript


In the public mind the idea of re-
clamarion is intimately associated
with the new country of the West and
the method ii suggests is irrigation.
But in a quiet way the process is 60
ing on in ether and older sections,
and by means the reverse of those
that the government has instituted
on so large a scale. Were modern
General Jackson to plan new bat
tie of New Orleans he would not find
his lines guarded by impossible
swamps. Where those lay hund..
red years ago are now some of the
most productive truck farms of the
country, and these have been making
very satisfactory returns to their
owners for years.
But in this State is an area nearly
twice as large as the State of Massa-
chusetts which is, or has been cypress
swamp or prairie marsh land, and
drainage enterprises are gradually
converting this into tillable and ex-
tremely fertile soil. Drainage canals
are being opened and levees arc
built of the diggings from the eXca
vations. Not all the land hungry are
going to Canada or taking a farther
trek to the Westward. In the zone
around New Orleans there are farm
ers from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana.
Ohio and other States and even on
small farms they are getting very
satisfactory results. The soil of the
drained land is about eighteen in
ches deep and very rich. Corn of an
excellent quality can be raised there
ripening about two months earlier
than at he North, and leaving the
land free for another crop.
About every variety of product
whether vegetables, fruits or cereals
that can be raised anywhere in the
United States, can be grown there
! besides some of a semi-tropical char
acter. A Michigan man has a fif-
| teen acre farm entirely devoted Il
peppermint, showing confidence in
the survival of the julep habit thai
has not yet proved to be misplaced
On the larger reaches, as they comt
into the markets, sugar cane is rails
ed, but the peril to the plant from
the new pest may divert them to Other
uses of which the owners have al
almost unlimited range of choice
Within a few years Louisiana will b.
one of the greatest farming States o
the Union and the processes maxim;
it so will also relieve her of much o
her evil reputation for unhealthful
ness.
Drainage can be exploited as pro
fitably in the Gulf States of the Sout!
as irrigation in the West. There ar
many million acres in the countr.
that can thus be opened up to profit
able cultivation. 1t is not likely t.
come into use faster than it is need
ed Though in their accessibility t
the best markets it may be ques
ton whether drained tracts Nigh
not prove more Immediately remu
nerative than irrigated ones.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
(Groton Times.)

In this issue is published a life
history of DR.. John A. Mead, who is
candidate for nomination for Gov
ernor. 1t is an advertisement and
all the State papers will doubtless
publish the same. This fact, how
ever, does not detract from the value
of the article Readers will care
fully study the article and especially
the platform, and draw their own
conclusions as to DR.. Mead's ability
and fitness for office.
DR.. Mead's life is a remarkable
record of what persistency, faithful
work, integrity, ambition and in
honorable life will accomplish. He
worked his way through college and
a medical university, conquered pow
erty won his way into business and
became the guiding head of one of
the largest manufacturing plants in
Vermont, and of it's kind, in the
world. He has a platform that is
broad and progressive and is be-
lieved to stand for the best interests
of the State at large. Consider these
facts, compare his record and what
his platform stands for and draw
your own conclusions. It's up to the
people to say who shall be Cover
nor.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
Appointed to West Point.

William Ryan "a senior of the Bur-
lington High School, has received
from President Taft an appointment
at large to the military academy at
West Pont and he has left for High
land, n. Y, where he will attend the
school of Lieutenant Brighton in
preparation for the examinations,
which are held February 30.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
State HOSnitaI Cases.

About so citations to insane pa
tients now at the State Hospital from
towns in Chittenden county other
than Burlington, have been issued to
appear in Probate Court in Burling-
ton February 10 and II. 1t is not
likely that many will ask for a fur
Their hearing on committal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
Sentenced to Yergennes.

George Gotta, the 14-year-old son of
John Gotta of Middlebury, arrested on
charged with petit larceny,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to remain the rest of his
Vergennes. He will be held for the
present in the county Jail.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
a Bad Couch.

when one part of it becomes dull
change of two set screws brings
new cutting edge into use. Just
behind this is the arrangement for
laying to one side of the refuse earth
and following this is the border knife
which does the last bit of trimming
and this leaves the lawn edge fin
ished
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
Presented Patriotic Pictures.

Without any Formally and in a
few we'll chosen words DIN Merrill
presented the Enosburgh Falls High
School with nine framed pictures
Monday forenoon. They are those of
Washington, Franklin, Hamilton,
jefferson, Marshall, Dongfellow,
Holmes, Grant and Lincoln.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
New Congregational Church in AIburg

The Council of Congregational
Churches held at LoclSwoods hall at
Alburg February was the occasion
of the largest and most inspiring
religious meeting ever held in AL
burg. The council was called by the
newly formed Union Congregational
denomination and was made up of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-10
VERMONT NEWS
Items Of Interest Cleaned From All
Parts of Green Mountain
State.
Taken TO Waterbury.

Benson Leavitt, who was found
insane on Westford farm has been
taken to the State Hospital at Water
bury by order of Governor Prouty.
Leavitt seems wildly mad on rel;.
gion