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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

Unless one looks Il the freofds hs slll
make a mistake whsn be puts dosn The
.re al senator Cults. The asefsse man
Would place iisnFy IN the ~ 10 - elias.
and ,o,i wont ind one IN - hal a"uhi
dsIe 10 include this alert orsellile above
the 10 notch. Nevertheless Henry san
heal that top figure by ~, lie - ~ years
and some more toward the sni II The
chapter. but be didn't st on when The
train slowed down az the station tor the
dead ones 20 alishi. Henry I, Cults comes
nearer possessing the attributes Of = diplo'
mai than does any other man ~ the srn'
rral assembly 81 1910, though that may b.
som.what 81 a task. Cults u the sort Of .
man that goes Ia designing a real Yankee
aristoeraey To start with li.nIy. ls a
farmer. liis farm Is one Of the hean,,
spots in the champlain valley. aud h..
sheep -ooanesMools typical u what
that valley can produce IN tina, line Of
prodnct. Ills horses-Monans and some
freneh coaeh-are the kind that 80 down
10 the ring in Madison SQUARE aud hnns
hack the money. The senator Is not A.
active ia breeding horses a. hs was lew
years ago and the hone show IN New
York docs not draw him nowadays except
a. a spectator. bu, there wac a time when
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
A Strange Survival.
lGreenfiold Recorl.

lGfeenheld kecotd.l
The Vermont legislature has actually been
struggling TO relieve the state constitution
OF the ancient safeguard which prevents
the consideration Of amendment oitener
than once in 10 years. Here is an interest
ing instance OF the old.tlme jealousy OF the
organic law. The difficulty OF amending
constitutions is well illustrated in the long
time IL is taking 10 get the selection OF
United States senators TO the people when
there is no question that the people wish
this change. Tuning TO the state consti.
tuition, those OF the older states are all well
sheltered against impulsiye action, but the
Vermont "time.lockb device is unique.
What state would originate such a guard
today? Probably none even among the
conservative eastern commonwealths. The
assumption that only at 1Oyear periods
are the people wise enough even to con
slider constitutional changes is queer
survival of fear OF public opinion which
paid slight heed to logic.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
For the Women to Think About
Written Especially for The Reformer by LYDIA Eiot

There are a few friends to whom we
would rather give a little money than any
thing else \ cheap purse may be chosen
in which to present IT. There are coin
cards for sale which may be sent by mail
There are little cards and folders in which
to place bills a tiny doh may be dressed
in a bill made into frill by ribbon tied
at the waist line, leaving the frill above
for waist, and below for skirt. In fact
any number of attractive ways are posi-
BILE for presenting money Pockets OF RIB
bon, silk or leather may be made IN mo-
ment at home. And bright coin or crisp,
We are glad to know of new ways for
doing things if they are worth while. But
weren't we rather surprised to read last
week about mending torn ribbons with
adhesive plaster? If you read torn rub.
bers" instead of ''ribbons"-it will sound
decidedly more sensible
At Christmas time little cakes are ia
vorites, especially with children. All kinds
of fancy shapes for cookies and cakes,
frosted with white. pink, or icings of other
colors, would charm the little folks, espe-
cially if further decorated with candies,
and nuts.
All papers and magazines are now sup.
posed to be stopped at the expiration OF
subscription unless renewal is sent in. If
your editor or publisher sends you a notice
to this effect or even stops your periodical
upon your failure to renew, do not take
ii as spite he has against you, for doubt
less your neighbors are treated in exactly
the same way--unless they renew and pay
in advance. Ii these matters have not
been given attention, look after them the
first thing when Christmas is over
Women of 50 and over are coming into
their own as it were. That is, they are
are being adapted to their needs, and
more consideration is being shown for
them. For many years our grandmothers
have lamented that nothing was for them,
but everything for the daughters and
granddaughters- young women. Lately
it is being acknowledged that they should
not be compelled to adopt for themselves
the young women's fads and fancies, but
that they are worthy of original plans
and models.
Black is better liked than colors by
many middle-aged women. They should
not choose dull black unless they have
color and very fresh compilations. Gray,
with silver trimmings, is recommended
gray gowns-gray coats with the touch of
metal to brighten it. Violet and lavender
are almost universally becoming to wo-
men with gray hair. A bit of purple or
violet in the costume is quite the thing
this winter.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

The New Haven and Boston & Maine
railroads have established at Boston a de-
partment that will give particular atten-
ton to promoting winter business in the
White Mountains and elsewhere in New
England. There is nothing unreasonable
in the idea that northern New England
can be made as great winter resort as it
is summer summer resort. The climate in
this section is delightfully."- invigorating
through the winter months and there are
plenty of hotels where guests can find
comfort in the coolest weather What is
most needed to make this plan successful
is a generous measure of well-directed pub
licity. For example, does anyone doubt
there are hundreds of city dwellers who
would have been only too glad to come to
Brattleboro for the sake of the splendid
skating of last week had they known OF
its existence and been assured of com
Portable accommodations? 1t is true OF
course that there are Kinks in every city,
but can they be compared with % miles
of perfect ice amid such beautiful scenery
as Brattleboro can offer?
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
Vermont NeWs.
VERMONT AcADEMY's LOSS.
Fire Destroyed Farnsworth Hall Last
Friday Morning.

Farnsworth hall, one OF the main build
ings of Vermont academy, In SaXtons
RIVER was burned early Friday morning.
The ire was discovered by a man in the
village about ! o'clock, and he gave the
alarm, ran 10 the academy grounds and
aroused Principal Lawson and others, The
lire started from some unknown cause
and IL spread rapidly with the help OF
strong wind. so that the entire structure
was consumed within an hour. No one had
been in the building since carly IN the
day, as the students and teachers lett
Wednesday for their Christmas vacation.
All their effects were burned, with the eN'
ception OF a few trunks and a little funl.
ture. Ii is thought that the fire started
/ in the front OF the building on the irst
floor.
A large number OF townspeople answered
the alarm. but all were helpless. There
was no water. because of the present
shortage OF water and had there been 1t
were useless 10 try 10 save the building
itself All attention was TUNED TO RULER
hall. and every attempt made TO insure ITS
safety \ large number OF people We're
set to work carrying the records OF the
academy and the valuable papers IRON the
school offices to place OF safety Men
armed with fire extinguishers were placed
Y
windows would not stand the strain OF the
intense heat. 1t was so hot that the wood
work on the inside OF Fuller hall was
smoking badly, but fortunately the win.
dows held and no draught could get
through to fan these hot places into flame.
The loss is heavy. The building itself
was worth $4,000, partly insured In II
were furnishings aggregatng from 5000
to $4,000 In the basement were many
school supplies. stored there for safe keep
/ ing. All of these are a dead loss. !Asso.
ciate Principal James 2. Taylor lost a
library. in addition to many valuable
documents and papers, amounting TO more
than 81 900. Clarence B. Hill OF the sci
ence department also lost valuable II
brary, approximating $1,000. Luther L.
Smith lost many books and valuable pa
pers, as well as other effects. Twenty-four
boys who roomed in this dormltory also
suffered losses.
Farnsworth hail. originally the boys
dormitory when the academy was CO.
educational school, was built IN, lSS0 by
private subscription. Among the large
rivers was John Farnsworth of Saxtons
River, prominent manufacturer, who was
greatly interested in the work, and who
gave $4,000. Another large giyer at that
time was Theophilus Holt, who gave So
600. Although the blow is a severe one,
the academy is in no wise demorallzed,
All of the students who have been burned
out can be accommodated at the begin
ming of next term. There were no recita-
tionrooms in Farnsworth hall, and the
work of classes will in no way be retarded.
Nothing essential to the running of the
academy has been lost, and school will
open as usual Jan. :.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
Rewards for His Enemies.
Rutland News.)


The governor of Vermont is a forgiylng
old gentleman, and no mistake. lie APP
points his late bitter opponent for the
governorship, NJ. j. Hapgood OF Penn, to
a commission to report on suitable me
mortal to the author OF Green Mountain
Boys. Now if he will take opportunity
to similarity honor his other two competi,
tors for the nomination, /. u. fleetwood
and j. X. Batchelder, a striking bit Of
diplomacy will have been consummated and
ali preconvention wounds healed. We
commend. for instance, the appointment
of Mr.. Fleetwood to the honorary posi-
ton on commission to determine as to
whether the snowfall on the top OF
Cancels hump is on the increase, the same
to report its findings in 1852. Mr.. Batch.
elder would be just the man to be pleased
with the appointment on commission TO
investigate the question as to whether the
pike OF Squantum pond were becoming
more walleyed and if so the remedy, the
report to be made to the town fish and
game commissioner not later than lo22
Roth commissions should serve without
pay, Of course, and bear their own eX'
penses
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

The Vermont house of representatives
has passed to third reading the bill con
ferring upon women the right of suffrage
within certain limits, including the right
to vote upon the liquor license question in
their respective municipalities. This is, OF
course, an indirect attempt to bring about
statewide prohibition, and The Rutland
Herald well sums up the objection to this
method in the following paragraph;
The one emphatic word to be said about
the matter is that the bill ought not to
pass with this Objectionable feature EN-
bodied in it. The issue is not prohibition
versus local option, but it is honesty yer
sus dishonesty. If the friends of prohibi-
ton believe that the people of Vermont
want to make the state dry" let them
work for statewide prohibitory law. Let
them stand up to the rack like men and
not attempt to place upon the women, of
Vermont the task of doing something that
the men of Vermont do not dare to do.
Our public statutes should be straightfor-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
Judge Kittredge Haskins.


Some of the newspapers seem disposed
Ia criticise Governor Mcad's appointment
OF Hon. kiitredgc llaskins 90 succeed ~
toncy T.. w. Gibson a. municipal lndg,
al Rratilehoro. but the Banner Is inclined
10 think that the governor has done wiseiy
and well. Attorney, Gibson = Young man
iust entering on what should be the mo~l
active par, % his life. lie has large and
growing law practice. lie is abundantiy
all. 10 take care Of himself. So also IN
doubtelly could Colonel liaskins, but the
former congressman has reached an age
when he should not he compelled 10 take
10 active a part in the struggles Of life a
he has during the past 10 years. lie y an
old soldier and has given many years 70
the public service at very moderate com
pensation. The Banner is glad he has
been appointed municipal Judge at Brat,
tlcboro and hopes he may continue 10 hold
the place until he is ready TO retire,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

other line and the argument was set up
that the whole application Of the Central
Vermont to parallel the Central Vermont
from Brattleboro. and condemn parts oil
its property to the use Of the New Haven
was merely part of the campaign inauga'
rated by the New Haven to prevent the
Central Vermont extending It's system
through to Providence. While the hearing
was only partly finished, and will be con
cluded next month, the Grand Trunk men
were confident that their representations
would be successful.
Mr.. Fitzhugh, when seen at his home
last night. expressed his confidence thaI
the outcome of the fight IN Vermont
would be as it had been in Rhode lslahu
and in Massachusetts,, entirely satisfactory
to the interests he represented. Mr.. flM'
hugh also said that plans were PractcalE
completed from Palmer to Providence, ana
that the Central Vermont was gong aheag
with certain improvements which hau
ben arranged for along the system az
Bratleboro and other points. lie remarked
that he did not believe the Vermont legs.
lature would give any other railway tnc
right to take over any part OF the NSn,
trail Vermont system, which was glEIs
good service through that part OF the Ne"
England states. ,,.,.l
Asked regarding an interview published
Saturday, in which he was quoted az say
ing that the New Haven was trying w
take the Central Vermont to lay It at inc
feet of ]. P Morgan, the ylce-preslaeh' VI
the Grand Trunk expressed surprise >, l..
Il did not refer to J. P. Morgan ne
said "either directly or indirectly. In TACT m
made no statement on the subject at a ILL.,
Nor have ] given an interview to any III; re-.
porter since my return from Montpelier;
in fact, / have not spoken with a news
paper man. In short, that alleged inter-
view was without authority or excuse
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

iiepofts from the census bureau show
,ha, vsumant farm lands have increased
ia value 81 an acre during the past 10
,-sss, ~hile the Increase ia the NAins al
land with buildings has hesn twios iha,
amount. The average value an aers Of
yermoni farms is now SD. bringing the
total yaluaiioa Of farm land In the state
M 10 SHEET 900, Wages paid farm la
borsrs have Increased 81 psr cent In 10
years. These figures Indicate tina, asri'
cultural interests in Vermont are IN a
much better condition than many Of Ne
have been led TO believe. and with the Gu
ergeiie efforts now being made TO teach
modern methods in farming, together with
the encouragement Of the baektoihe'iarn
movement, il Is no, unreasonable TO expect
a aill better showing from now on
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
MIR. rrrzHuoH.s SATISFACTION.

The local railroad committee and Brat,
tleboro citizens who are working for the
interests Of the state in the line OF railway
extension are much surprised at the salts
faction which Nioc-President hizhugh
OF the Central Vermont feels over the
status Of the Vermont Valley application
for a charter, according TO a story in the
Montreal Gazette. As a matter OF fact the
evidence produced by Central Vermont
officials at the legislative hearing last week
showed that the proposed extension OF the
Boston & Maine would merely destroy
two switch tracks through the Brattleboro
yard, a loss that would be more than com
pensated by the increased trackage room to
be gained under the new plan. The Boston
4 Names proposed extension provides for
raisingnearly all OF the yard IL feet. thereby
making il 90 or 30 feet wider and giving
room for three or four sidetracks to take
the place of those mentioned.
The local railroad committee has demon.
strated concusiyely that the damage that
would come to the Central Vermont by the
Boston 4 Maine extension would be solely
in the line OF competition. The Boston X
Names traffic through Brattleboro is much
larger than that Of the Central Vermont,
and il is for the interest of every resident
of the state to encourage the building OF
the Brattleboro.South Vernon extension by
the former company. BY means of It rail
foad service throughout the whole OF east
ern Vermont will be greatly improved, the
competition to which the Central Yer.
mont officials object being absolutely nee.
essary for the development of the state.
Furthermore, the Boston & Maine plan
means saving of $4,000 to the state
and $4,000 to Brattleboro, and the assur,
ance for this town of $4,000 station in.
stead of one costing $4,000
Brattleboro people feel confident that
unless the Central Vermont interests pro
duce a more valid reason against granting
the proposed charter than has already APP
peared there will be practically no opposi.
ton to it in either branch of the legisla-
ture. At a public meeting in Brattleboro
not long since Mr. Fitzhugh himself stated
that if the Central Nermonts interests
were properly safeguarded at Bratteboro
his company would in no way oppose the
Boston & Maine charter, and yet he is
fighting it aggressively without having
shown that these interests are seriously
threatened.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

Brattleboro, which is already reaping
benefit from the big power development at
Vernon, will take interest in watching the
progress of the project to harness the Con
necticut river at point below the Fifteen
Mile falls near Barnet where it is esti-
mated that 30, 900 10-hour horsepower can be
developed for transmission to the surround
ing country, fully twice as much as the
Vernon dam is capable of generating The
identity of the men behind this enormous
proposition, whose total cost will approx
mate $6,000,000, is proof positive that it
will be pushed to completion provided leg
islative authority is granted in this state.
Messrs. Chace and Hartman have demon
strated their ability to make good in big
business of this kind, and they can be de
pended upon to keep every promise they
make. The Fifteen Mile falls development
should be of vital interest to every enter.
prising town and city in northern Yer
mont and New Hampshire, meaning as it
does much cheaper power and consequent
opportunity for industrial expansion.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

We wish You all happy Christmas
not necessarily gay and bosterous one,
but Christmas full OF peace, OF good
will. of Joy, OF gladness. Even the sad
heart NAV feel the warmth OF the Christ
mas thrill, and the merrlest one may
well give thought to what the world
would have been had the Prince OF
Peace never been born, nor HIS message
of good will proclaimed, nor His birthday
celebrated
On account of Christmas coming on sun
day, many gifts will be put into stockings
hung the night before, or placed upon the
breakfast table, at each plate In many
eases. however, we are having Christmas
parties on Saturday or Monday, and as
many ideas are in demand as usual.
Those of us who have Christmas gather
ngs from year to year, especially Il the
same relatives and friends are WIN US
each wear. are glad for some new method
for the distribution of gifts 1t may not
be absolutely new, but new to us; Per,
hans no arrangement is quite so delightful
as the Christmas tree-old yet ever new:
In many cases the labor in securing and
setting one is too great. These are few
among the many other ways possible,
Make a cobweb party. That Is, to one
end of thread or cord attach the g1tt
and place it anywhere, high or low, IN
kitchen or parlor, then weave the threads
from one room to another, over PICTURES
or picture hooks, under pieces OF station
airy furniture and through several rooms
At the other end tie pretty card with
the name of the one receiving the gift.
Each one must unravel and wind his thread
until the gift is reached. Colored twines
or yarns or ribbons are pretty-although
white will serve.
Tn "Hidden Treasures" the gifts are
partially or wholly concealed in most I'M
expected places about the rooms. Ihey
NAV be placed high or low, under books,
PAPERS. or music, and made to look quite
at home and as if they belonged there
Each must search until his own hidden
gift is found
For very small gifts christmas pnd
ding" may serve as the hiding place. Lane
a large pan with dough, which, when
baked brown and inverted will resemble
a plum pudding. but is nothing but an
empty shell. This may be. placed in the
center of the table with the last course,
on large plate or tray and decorated
with holly.
A large tub or box, decorated with ever
greens. or with holly or holly paper, may
be filled with gifts, then covered over with
sawdust. Ribbons and tags may be at
tached to the gifts, or each one may dive
or grab for one, passing it on, if not the
right one. This box or tub may be in
the middle of the parlor or living-room. A
pail of sawdust is placed beside it, and
anyone adding gifts may cover them with it.
A pretty evergreen booth might be built
in a corner of the room-a distributor
seated in it, the gifts attractively dis
PLAYED as if for sale until called for by
each one present.
The postofIice window also is easily pro-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
FITZHUGH PLEASED.
Does Not Believe Legislature Will
Grant Vermont Valley Charter.

Considerable satisfaction is expressed by
L. H. Fitzhugh, vice-president of the
Grand Trunk and Central Vermont rail
ways, as a result of his visit to Montpelier,
when he and other officials visited the
Vermont capital to discuss with the legis-
lative railway committee the demand made
by the New Haven, says the Montreal
Gazette of Monday. 1t was shown by the
Grand Trunk forces that the Central Yer
mont was more interested in the traffic
through that section of Vermont than any
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

After many years in the license column,
with p saloons and several clubs enjoying
the privilege of liquor selling, North Ad-
ans, Mass, at the annual city election
Tuesday swung over into the no-license
ranks by a majority of one vote. The re-
suit was general surprise, for the city has
so long had wet majority tnat 1t was
looked upon as safe, and there had been
little work done to get out voters on either
side. The vote was yes, 1,47S; no, 1,419.
Last year there was a majority of 25S
for license.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
Municipal Lighting.

burlington clippcrl
Braiileboro has decided 10 buy its eieo'
,rici,y instead of making Il. There q Ger
lainly one advantage about the method
the exact cost OF every light that Is or
derrd Is absolutely known.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
A Toast.

A cheerful mind,
4 loving heart,
Work and strength 10 do Il,
\ bit TO eat,
\ place 10 sleep
That's lie for me here's 70 II.
Philadelphia Press
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23
The New Hobble Couture.

The idea of wearing narrow, straight,
and hobble skirts with high puffs and
that the "hobble coiffure'' has become
more popular. In this style of hair-dress-
ing the hair is parted, softly waved and
drawn back becomingly from the face. 1t
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-23

uani and innoesnt 81 even the suspicion
az suhtsfins- that sead attach 10 thl'
blll, should il heeome las,