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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-03
Other Editors
For instance.

Mr.. Tom Pickett, a successful bust
ness man OF Russell county, wss, in
Pocahontas last Saturday on short
visit to Sergeant Mays, his nephew
and was almost as enthusiastic about
Stuarts chances" as that travelling
man that the Telegraph manufactured
was about Slemp. He says as things
stand Stuart will carry his home
county by 500, and II may be much
more. He has been in Stuarts service
many years, and we have asked him
to step or at Richalnds and interview
our friend Spratt, and II Spratt don't
believe what he tells him scout the
way Stuart treats hfs men, invite him
over to see that $4,000 farm he
bought year or two ago out OF his
saVings.-Pocahontas Headlight.
Certainly Kansas has the right to
Dla&e a statute OF John Brown In the
National Capitol, but it's , presence
there would by no means Offset mat
OF Lee except as It would 20 toferh-
phssize by contrast the towsfiugx 50.
periority OF virtue and genius over
moral deformity and mind enslayed
by fsnaticism. The best that can be
said for Brown is that. he was a mon
omaniac with murderous proclivlties.
To the WORLD at large he Justly OK
plated bloody crime against society
by felon's death. II such is the
Kansas idea OF human greatness her
people have eTecrable taste and yor.
ship low standards; but who shall say
them nay It they are satisfied with
such representatIve!-V irginian-
Pilot
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-03

2O5 South Bland street.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
Judge Gibson a Candidate.

Judge E. w. Gibson announced late
Wednesday evening that he would be
candidate for lieutenant-governor at
the state convention June 80. In max
ing his announcement he said that he
would not permit his entering the field
at this late day to detract from the
candidacy Of any of the four men now
in the race for the governorship. He
has been assured Of support in Ben
,nington, Rutland, Addison and other
counties in addition to the solid sup
port of Windham county. His decision
was reached after being urged to make
statement as to whether he would be
candidate. His friends had been
asked to support other candidates and
if he was to go before the convention
with the support of southern Vermont
it became necessary for him to make
an announcement before the Windham
county delegation pledged its support
to some other candidate. Judge Glib.
son in announcing his candidacy said
that his position on state issues was
known and that while he approved. in
the main. of the platform as tentative
ly outlined he would prefer much
stronger declaration in favor of pri-
mary election law.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
Rur ONE THING TO DO.

There il no reason 10 think that inc
voters Of Bra,tleboro. when they Assem-
HE In special meeting next week satnr'
aay. will do anything but vote sum Of
money sufficient TO cover the towns share
~ the cost al the new passenger station
proiect as outlined in last weeks issue
Of The Reiorner. The changes which wiil
be brought about in accordance with inc
agreement reached between the citizens
committee and the Central Vermont faii'
road management will constitute the
most important civic improvement IN TINS
town in years and one whose beneiicent
.Nact cannot be oyerestimated. 10
secure this Improvement, the cost oil
which is figured at approximately soo'ooo'
Brattleboro is asked TO contribute sum
not exceeding $4,000. The remaining ex'
nense will be borne by the railroad com
many and the state. To bring about the
adjustment Of the Vernon street grade
and the grade crossing at Bridge street
as well as the erection of modern pas
sanger station on an excellent site,
together with the tremendous benefits
that will accompany these changes, the
town is asked to appropriate a sum oil
money no larger than what under ordin.
ary circumstances would be required
merely to reduce the Vernon street grade.
II is not a subject on which there Is
room for debate. The special town meet
ing of July should be nothing else than
an enthusiastic endorsement Of the splen'
did achievement of the three men, l.. E.
Holden. c. o. Robbins and c. Il. Crosby,
who were selected more than year ago
to look after the towns interest in this
vitality important matter.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

1t will not surprise the republicans OF
this county to know that Judge f. w.
Gibson has decided to be a candidate Tor
the nomination of acknowledgements at
the state convention. Although Judge
Gibson made no formal statement until
yesterday morning it was generally under
stood by his friends that he aspired to
the position and he will doubtless get the
support of all the Windham county dele
CATION as well as large majority OF that
from Bennington county. Rutland county
is also likely to give him considerable
help and something in the way of strength
may come from Addison. Judge Gibson
represented Brattleboro in the legislature
four years ago and in 1908 was senator
from this end of Windham county. lie
has gained no little prominence through
out the state by the advocacy of the
direct primary idea and his ideas on this
question are shared by many progressive
members of his party. Of course it Is
needless to add that The Reformer hopes
to see Judge Gibson's candidacy meet
with success next Thursday.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
THE COUNTY SITUATION.

Caucuses to choose delegates to attend
the republican county convention july
s will take place tomorrow. The makeup
of the delegations will determine to con
siderable extent the outcome OF the con-
yention, barring the eleventh hour de-
yelopments that are always likely to
come as the result of political barter
between Brattleboro and Rockingham.
Unless more trading than usual takes
place, however, the convention is likely
to be spirited one, for there are several
Offices over which determined contests
are being waged. The senatorshlp IN the
north district has three aspirants, j. u.
Martin of Brookline, L. M. Butler OF
Jamaica, and H. d. Ryder of Rocking
ham. NJ II. Ray, also of the latter town.
withdrew from the contest this week.
Rockingham also has another candidate IN
the person of Arthur H. Thompson, who
wants to be high sheriff for third term,
and is opposed by Chauncey |. Knapp OF
Brattleboro and Adm +. Miller of Dunn
merston.
In the opinion of the Londonderry Sitter
Thompson's candidacy is to be made the
basis of trade between Brattleboro and
Rockingham whereby the latter town Will
withdraw Thompson's name at the last
moment and support Knapp on con-
dition that Brattleboro will turn its
strength to the Rockingham senatorial
candidate How much ground exists for
this 'suppositon is not known although
history of past conventions would seem
to warrant the assumption. Brattleboros
delegation, which has already been select
ed by the political leaders for ratification
by the voters at tomorrow's caucus, will
Of course be solid for Knapp for sheriff
and for Frank E. Barber for states
attorney, the latter having no opposl-
ton 1t will also vote for Edwin r.
Adams of Marlboro for senator from this
district. Whether it will allow itself to
be drawn into trade for the benefit OF
Rockingham as was the case two years
ago remains to be seen. The London
derry contemporary points out that the
small towns with their 6S votes can run
things to suit themselves if they will
only cooperate, but it is difficult matter
to get the delegates from 81 small towns
to combine successfully against those
from two large ones. 1t might be a
wholesome thing for county politics just
the same if the combination could be
worked.
For the office Of assistant judge from
the north district contest is assured.
Judge F. B. Pier, now a resident Of
Brattleboro, will not be in the field, and
those who aspire to succeed him are
Brigham T. Phelps of Westminster and
P. H. Rutter and E. l.. Hastings OF
Townshend. Either one of the latter
seems to us better fitted for the position
than the Westminster gentleman and
would probably get the solid support of
the West river valley. That someone
will appear at the last moment to try
conclusions with Judge Frank Worden of
Halifax for the other assistant judge
ship is a possibility that events between
now and convention time may turn into
a probability. There is no likelihood that
Probate Judges Schwenk and Allbee will
have opposition although too great a
display of greed on the part of Rocking
ham might injure the latter's chances in
his own district.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
For the Women to Think About
Written Especially for The Reformer by Lydia Eliot

/ day was Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, every
where known as the author of "The Bat
tie Hymn of the Republic"
Two stars are added to our national
| flag. Monday afternoon President Taft
signed the bills admitting Arizona and
New Mexico TO statehood. All teachers
should call attention of pupils to the fact
tories.
II may not be amiss TO remind our young
people that Theodore Roosevelt, jr., after
leaving Harvard college began at the foot
Of the ladder in learning the carpet man
ufacturing business in Thomsonville,
Conn. even sorting the woods and learn
ing every detail Of the labor. This APP
premiership has fitted him for the posi-
ton which he assumes July l. in San
Francisco. as Pacific coast manager of the
sales department of the mandatory in
which he learned the business. Young
people, both men and women, find it to
their advantage to thoroughly understand
their own line of work, whether it be in
the kitchen, the Office the school room,
or some other occupation
Many of the lightweight skirts are
weighted to make them have closely
clinging effect and hang in around the
feet "Shot," which is a sort of loaded
tape, is used in bands at the lower edge
of tunics and skirts. Heavy soft facings,
like flannel, are frequently used at the
bottom of plain skirts, plaitings, and cir
cular flowers,
Those who have used glass icecream
freezers declare that they have no fear of
ptomaine poisoning from using them. The
freezing process is accomplished with the
least possible amount of labor, time being
substituted For women who serve ice
creams and sherbets frequently this is
worth investigating,
The mid winter fashion books show
pretty models for making sashes, gir1les,
bows and rosettes of satin ribbons. They
are a desirable addition to otherwise sim
ply made frocks of lawns and dimity, etc.
The shade should match the material II
material is figured it may be like the
ground color or to match the color of
figure or pattern.
In making refreshing drinks for hot
weather it is said that frequently they
contain too much sugar rather than too
little.
Three lemons and cup of sugar should
make delicious lemonade. 1t is better if
pieces of the yellow rind are boiled in one
cup of the water, then the sugar added
and boiled. A thin slice of lemon from
the center Of each may be saved to serve
ola 20 Hot low,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
To the Political bureau,
nmltleboo iielofmer,
lifattleboro, VII

sins-
Mon. mon. but yon Meade Is a eanny
lad. Sc ken wecl how hex heht for the
muir blaekamoor and the goyefnorship Of
Vermont Ia the Ceeyil War; Did be no
gle his guild red blaid and yellow gold for
the cause, whaiefieri
An moo comes the Herald o Bristol
Toon WI the gran news that SIN some
YEAR, gang by he wer a leader IN The
sawbaih school at the Kirk. An did
lac no speak DOT IN meeting ABBOTT the
Holy I.andi Ne ken he did! Aye, he's
a fcfy gnd mon, whaieiier.
An yon fecklcss man o the pen N
Bristol says be represents The triumph
Of energy, iixiiy Of purpose and mastery
of self The power Of temperance, sobfi'
ely. good faith aud honesty. The strength
Of morality, pieiy. integrity aud hamii'
ity." .,
VIVA wouldna bear a sprig O. clover /
hls bonnet for sic laird.
Ne ken | gangcd over 90 the ceety at
Dover, = week gone 81. Barnabas day.
| mind that the whisky were no iety
smoky an a droyer AT the tavern said
yon Mead. were feelanthrophlst. Mon,
mon, its list gran. What IL u!
But is the wight no a golfer. lis a
fiery guild game, whateiier. Does no
wnlly Taft go speerin ABBOTT the, links
after lis ba' wi the rest OF the callants.
An did he no putt himsel into the Chief
Magistracyi
Yon Meade is a guild mon, an a canny
or in the Kirk. an a Draw lad, an a speak.
er in the Kirk. but he no plays at the
govt he Gamma carry the Fiery Cross
into the hollands. an ! wouldna speak
for him in the polling booth mysel
Sandy Faruanon Mcravish.
Somerset, VT, June II.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

In another column we print the platform
prepared by the resolutions committee OF
the republican state convention. Inc
document is subject to amendment be-
tween now and the time of its adoption
but there is slight likelihood that it will
be materially changed To the average
republican the platform will doubtless
prove satisfactory although in spots it may
appear bit radical ito the ultra-conserv-
atives and vice versa. 1t touches all i'm
portant state issues, but in several in
stances the intent of the authors seems to
have been to be as indefinite as possible
instead Of as concise. However, a plat
form with comparatively few iron-clad
pledges in it may be wise thing for the
party to adopt since it is likely to mean
less broken promises.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
Political Bureau.

Political Bureau,
Brattleboro Reformer:
If | should come 10 Brattleboro the
first of the week do you suppose that
| can find anyone who wants TO bet ON
Meady We have made up a little pool
here among some ex.Nermonters and can
scrape together a few thousands. Thought
would stop off at Brattleboro. on my
way north II there is any Mead money
waiting for takers.
Hotel Woodstock, New York city,
June 70. P.'t'
We are afraid your money would go
begging There are men enough here
who say Mead is down and out, but It
is more than likely that bit of real
metal flashed in their faces would give
them paralysis of the purse strings.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
Political Bureau,

Political Bureau,
1 want To be colonel on the Cover
nor's staff. How should ! -. about the
matter. Tan you tell me where ! can
buy secondhand suit Of clothes with
cold lace on the coat and stripes on the
lcgs OF the tronscrss
Wiimington. June -. c. NJ X.
IL all depends on which man you are
supporting for the goyernorhip. As
Mead claims he is going 90 win IN the
convention there IL hardly any reason 10
believe be will require a stan otiioer m
Wilmington. You might get such a suit
from 4. l.. Ratos OF Bennington. His
clothes would probably fit you with slight
alterations.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
ArrER. IuNE 30. WHAT2

From the mass of conflicting claims that
emanate from headquarters of the various
gubernatorial candidates we somehow gain
the unpleasant impression that John Mead
is coming out on top. This is not as We
would like to see the situation, as every
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
Political Bureau,
pr.ttl,l,oro VI.

BfallitboIps VS.
| would like list of the various organ
izations TO which DIR. Mead belongs. As
the DIR. is very modest in such matters
have rcfrained from asking him for such
a list. ] am delegate from this city
aud II the DIR. is a member OF any OF
the organizations 10 which belong ! am
going 20 vote for him. ] am not soldier
though ] have been. in q hight went
six rounds with Iavalle the Cannck
Whirlwind in this city seven years ago.
Burlington, June -. i. q. u.
We haven't space in this issue TO PRINT
the list, but have sent you one by express
collect.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
Brattleboro RefornIers
Political Rnreau:

Political Bureau:
Do your imagine that the board OF
supervisors Of the insane will remain un-
changed ii either Fleetwood or Batchelder
is elected GOVERNOR | would like an
appointment on the board.
st. Johnsbmy, June Is. S..H ;.
Probably not. As there is one active
Mead worker on the present board OF
supervisors he will doubtless be given an
opportunity to attend to his professional
duties exclusively il DIR. Mead is not
elected.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
Reformer Political Bureau:

Reformer Political Bureau;
Kindly inform me where / can secure
the souvenir postal cards recently issued
which bear the words Were the Howe
Scale Works making scales of political
Justice DIR. Mead would be in the scrap
heap long ago. | wish to secure about
10000 TO send TO my friends throughout
the state. Very truly yours,
Burlington. Z. I. ;.
Never saw any of EN- Hapgood mag
have few, though.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

Will the state convention that adopts
platform declaring for full publicity OF
campaign expenditures nominate for gov
ernor man who refuses absolutely to
make public the expenses Of his cam
naipnS
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

No many correspondents am writing. y.
on important matters al this time that
n. arr ieyoling all our space this week 10
inquiries and answers, ~ that We
hasen't room 10 pnblish one'ien,h Of The
lrtiers that have poured in upon Us with
In the past week.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
The Meddler
-Hhs ssai IN, Jss. ssiha.

ON the Afternoon II Nuuaiy "A,
the summer train ffhfiar uat
effect, Ticket Ageht u = Csnt
sitting Ia his Office IN i.s lul ~.
when he heard the whsle III q.
section VI the s0ulhbnun4 Nh.s ~.
tain expires. IAN mfaftaf la
Springfield and New imkr
nounoei with some show 10 Isil. /, n
numerous awaiting inNrlas Va -,
out ON the platform WLa Il, ~
pulled in IL was found 10 6ll,a Z
engine and one baggage tlE he,
no ehair-caTs ai the nufheu y /
the route and not pas,fus,n urs
warrant more elaborate egu,s.s
While waiting for The sc0hl sg.a
the express 90 put m ~ ag5eir.,v
minutes later a number q -
attempted 10 jolly the genial iitIs -
on has well meant, bat .lgiilF =
ture announcement, hui Dave
seolnsion behind the gfogld Sss -
dows Of his Office.
The Meddlor sincerely hof. iLr \
local board Of trade will hoi .Js 4 !
efforts 90 bring about ihe fr,iik
Brattleboro Of hotel equipped lg ~
class accommodation Of ,umms !.
winter tourists. The more ls -
successful hostelries located in a
places the more deeply D. be in;azI
with the superior natural ain,,s
which this town has for sueh 4 ~
and more firmly convinced q II -
biliiics for financial success MrrR
at the present time Bnttlet0O .
dire need OF a hotel Of this kind
nothing more than a plain .iatenr.
fact TO say that the reputation SkA
leading hotel enjoys y is not ose v
adds IN slightest measure 20 ibt i1uI}
fair fame abroad. IL j. IN fact 4 10
OF genuine regret among public md
business men. Only this week Bari(
boro lost the opportunity 70 Play hs;
large gathering OF distinguished rar
through fear on the part Of those hlrx
the affair in charge that auSlag
hotel accommodation would not b N.
able. The subject is not one on wlid lk
Meddler likes 20 comment 80 length =
he trusts that this reference 70 1,
connection with discussion Of he N
hotel project, will awaken iho.e 10
ested 10 deeper sense Of the i1i
status OF Affairs.
The attendance at last weeks clBsz
elect delegates 10 the Republican "a '
convention shows how small a pTOEra
OF the people OF the state actually laras
pate in the choice Of it, chief execsta
Less than 400 of the 1900 odd votss
this town availed themselves Of pnra
" their only opportunity to express y
ference as to who shall be their govasx
for the next two years. Ii no ress
per cent of the towns voting s,rsra
should turn out at the September u
ton we would be accused OF monEEsl
lack of public spirit, and yet The elesas
in this state amounts TO nothing n
than ratification OF the choice MADE
the delegates elected by q compantEI
handful OF voters from each town. y
deed in nine cases out OF ten, the 'sVs
age voter" does nothing more tr
ratify the delegates selected by y
political leaders. A. it was pracnai
in last weeks caucus: SO II viii d n
even greater extent in the county aesv
tomorrow. Even the most strenuous ~
Of the direct primary system cannot i'll
ly claim that it would be less replea
tative than the present arrangement
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

Political Bureau,
Bmttleboro Reformer: :.
Please advise me If you consider IL
proper to hand a delegate his expense
money before he starts for the state con
yention or wait until | meet him. at
Montpelier. | want to do what is right
for we need all the friends we can get
when the voting begins.
Enosburg Falls, June 20. w.
Better see him at the train. a letter
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

Reformsr Political Bureani =,
n there az. any delegates Ia W,ndhan,
county that have not cceiNed nral
ticket. Tor use during their stay al Mont,
peiIer l would he pleased TO have q hs,
of them. A. there viii he a crowd ol
visitors in Montpelier during the state
convention some oi III. delegates may MOI
be able TO locale the diicrcn, hesdq.,ar
iers aud il will assist them considerably
10 be equipped with such credentials
upon arrival Please send the list To me
carr Of the Mead club al Rutland.
Very truly yours,
Rutland, June ~. H.
How do YOU suppose We know whether
OF no, all the Windham county delegates
are equipped with meal tickets! We are
not elairyoyants.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

Among those who attended the wedding
reception of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt, jr., in New York city, on Mon
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

nigh, mi.eany and then you would have
10 cough again.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
weights and Measures.

We earnestly recommend TO the Ten
eraj Assembly such amendment or ex'
isting laws as will not only make the
standard Of weights and measures ~
use ia Vermont uniform with the stand
ard maintained by the national govern.
ment. but that will invoke sufficient
police power 10 protect the people OF
his state from the frauds and deeeits
in merchandising and trade caused by
short weights. understood measures and
packages. and similar dishonest devices.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

The most delicious fruitades are made
with lemonade as foundation and adding
juice of any and all kinds of fruits that
are available, also whole berries, currants,
etc.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

An old-fashioned summer beverage is
made of cold water, sugar or molasses dis
solved, little vinegar, and plenty of
ground ginger root. The vinegar is omit
ted by same. 1t is called switched and is
made to taste rather than by exact rules.
1t is popular in rural districts and quite
harmless.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

Many of the lightweight skirts are
weighted to make them have closely
clinging effect and hang in around the
feet "Shot," which is a sort of loaded
tape, is used in bands at the lower edge
of tnnics and skirts. Heavy soft facings,
cular flowers.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24

The mid-winter fashion books show
pretty models for making sashes, girdles
bows and rosettes of satin ribbons. They
are desirable addition to otherwise sim
ply made frocks of lawns and dimity, etc
The shade should match the material. II
material is figured it may be like the
ground color or to match the color OF
figure or pattern.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-06-24
The Tariff.
Reciprocity

We favor such reciprocal tariff re
lations with the Dominion of Canadi
as will the more actively stimulate thu
interchange of profitable trade. be
tween the two countries upon a basis
fair TO both and sufficiently protee
tive of the interests of our own PEG
,.ln