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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
A war Governors Memoirs.


The death of the venerable Ex-Governor
Holbrook Of Vermont, within the last
wear, has left but two surviving war gov,
Iernors Sprague Of Rhode Island and
Crawford of Kansas. Neither OF these
has been much in the public eye in recent
Years. The people of Kansas, soon after
his active campaign against the Indians
with Sheridan and Custer, desired TO
make Crawford United States senator ana
so instructed their representatives IN the
legislature. But popular choice was not
recognized then to the same extent as now
and the lawmakers made another seiec-
ton. This so disgusted HIM that ne re,
tired from active politics and engaged IN
law practice and farming, with so much
success that he has been counted as one OF
the wealthiest men in the state.
But though prominent figure IN the
stirring events of former generation, ne
has brought down from it an apparently,
Iundiminished measure Of the mental ana
much of the physical vigor that then DIS
tinguished him. and he is now about to
enlist both in the production OF book
which will deal principally with the early
history and struggles of Kansas, lie says
that he has rented his farm and arranged
his other business so that he can spare
the time, 1t would be better for our his
torical knowledge if more men of the
mast. who have been leading actors in the
theatre of great events, would leave to
those coming after their memories OF the
incidents that belonged to them. 80.
Crawford during the Civil war distn-
puished himself both as a soldier and a
, Civilian, and the first chapter OF his
hook will be devoted to the part that
Kansas played in the great struggle,
dwelling particularly on the border wars
in which Kansas fought Missourians, the
latter commanded by Marmaduke and
Shelby. to both of whom, however. he
nays high tribute. Many details of these
battles will be given by him to the public
for the first time. He came out of the
war a colonel with the brevet of brigadler-
general. He was elected governor while
in the field and resigned to accept this
new responsibility. 49,,
At the close of the war he established
an immigration bureau to encourage the
settlement in Kansas of ex-Union soldiers,
and his success in that enterprise was
largely instrumental in making her the
great soldier state that she has been. Dur
;nq his second term as governor he re-
signed to take part in campaign against
Tie Indians. the conclusion of which prac-
tically ended his public. service. Few men
have so rich reservoir OF experience TO
draw upon for such a work. 1t will IN,
clude hitherto unpublished letters and
kilograms from Generals Grant, Sherman
and Sheridan. secretaries of war, and at
least two presidents. In about six months
he expects to have his story ready for the
public.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
When a Farmer Sells His Milk.
randolph Herald and News

Nhuhhcipi on. I'll,
When the FARMER sells his, whole milk,
he goes out of the stock and hog raising
business. and must depend upon other
breeders to replenish his herds. Not ONLY,
IS this unsatisfactory to the thoughtful
farmer who breeds along certain lines
that he believes are best for him but he
has to pay the other fellow the profit OF
breeding that he could save himself. And
if there is quite general selling of whole
milk. with the resultant of little or no
calf or hog feed, there is soon a shortage
in stock that means unnatural prices, such
as cannot easily be paid. This condition
even now prevails. And the loss of skim
milk means the end of hog raising, al
most always profitable factor on the
farm and now extremely So, With calves
and hogs gone, there is a heavy shrink
age in both quantity and quality Of barn
manure. that the lana itself will soon
feel. We fear the farmers who are reach
ing now for the dollar in sight will live
to regret that they did not plan for the
better dollar ahead One should be able
to figure, sfely and surely, a wide margin
in favor IL whole milk. and also to see
his way clearly to the keeping up of his
herd and lands. counting out the loss in
pork. before he goes back on the good old
way. And the wide margin hasn't yet
been offered.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
How and When TO Vote,

yon neel give yourself no anxiety
ahout voting. This Is one Of your du'i'.,
nj co,irse, a. a legislator but u - an rass
,ask The steering committee WI hs'i'
nam informed At all times a. 10 now svui
ar. 90 Vote. simply do a. you are , a9id
miles. you are inclined 10 show on NV
nan Thai shows lis independence iir,
ans,,tly tails 10 20 10 Montpelier SECOND
,,m,' n an official capacity, AZ a rule You
may he excused from voting. There WIZ
Il. n few oappers on hand 10 see thai
measure is passed II no opposition y 20
he made. They can vote Just as wen ~
Voting ON amendments aud amendment
Ia amendments l. what enniuses NV
m,mber. lie should watch Tor hoh
nom some of the leaders aud vote aee"iu'
inrly. Ii ia doubt ~ To how You ousht
40 vote retire and talk the matter over
with some member OF the cohlll'.e "
porting the bill. II Il saier 10 N"'. a.
Inc committee recommends than oth,i
wjse IN course yon may have 20 vote
against the interests Of your CONSTITUENT,
ante often but that Is matter You inns'
explain 10 them IN your own way, y
well 10 tell the old ringers that the ma
chine ordered YOU 10 do a. You dlh' hhS
ers and ex.members OF the legisl aiure WIZ
understand the situation. To the rest OF
your constituents YOU can frame up some
gentle sort Of excuse. II you should vote
10 permit one guilty Of a misdemeannor 10
have the benefits Of clergy YOU VIII nat,
ur,lly have a hard time with. some oil
your peakcd-chinned neighbors, but u you
are statesman you will be able 10 hand
ont a story that will let you by. You wlll
be a statesman, for only statesmen al,
sent to Montpelier.
Don't become faint-hearted when you
begin 10 receive letters telling you INA,
Won must vote for measure. The day
| following YOU will probably receive SIM
| liar letters telling you that you ought 10
vote against il. File them N the waste
basket and do as you are told about Vot'
ing. Beware of lobbyists. The rumsell
| ing lobby use red liquor, while the no
lbooze.in.ours people resort TO tear, ahd
entreaties. Before YOU vote ON lqnoi
legislation talk with the lawyers OF thss
legislature. Sometimes lawyers can tel
Won interesting reasons why you should
vote a certain way on such matters IL Is
proper TO ask a fellow member how he
intends 10 vote. Tell him. you are unde
cided lie will tell you the same thing
Nevertheless you will both vote the same
way and will probably get your TAP from
| the same person
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
once Holders No, AL Msndieanss'


"Why shouldn't the people u The STATE
command their best eliisen. 70 setr
,hs,n I'M ofliee. and not be- obliged 10 take
,he men Who On Blended knees are besflhs
10 he honored; men. too, who arr Wiling
10 sink selfTespeci By the spending oi
,,oney ~ s.sur the honor, mrn who arr
=, anx,ous for honor which under the con
d,tions : questionable, AZ 10 Hood the
state with letters brgginR support, a.
III A man cannot stand upon IN.
record he has made IN his private lie ot
In The publie service. be ought NO, To be
further honorrd II man Is driven 70
the extremity 81 enlnatlng supper, p"i
office, lie y not the man VINO onsh, 70
have Il. Lot ~ have q system OF arls,
mining who shall he candidates when WI
result in u call 20 the candidates l,om W.
u.onle A condition which VIII stand ~
contrast 90 The present condition, beg
,,,ng' ,ntfeating lot Of wouldbe patriots
asking Ia he honored with public Once.
Thes. paragraphs are selected iron th'
la, article by Senator Gibson OF Bratlle
boro ON primary elections, and we are III
rlined 10 believe that the worthy author
~ them does not mean all that th,sS
,mply. The articles have been able de
.eriptions Of the primary elections par
audi h. prohable effects, but Il Il imf1ssi
lie moi 10 take exceptions TO the view
that ali Nermoni's public officers and IN,
mombers Of our legislatures are men OF
the kind senator Gibson described. zoe,
The senator. who was a member OF the ihs'
legislature himself. plead guilty TO being
one of those begging, entreaung lot ~
wonld,be patriots asking TO he honored
with nublic oiIice!" And Is the honor oil
serving the public now truly question:,
hle ones BY all means Jet Us have I. d y
rect primary system which viii result y
call 10 the candidates from the people
and rcc,iiy many Of the wrongs Of III,
present method, but we must not forge
That worthy, capable men are serving TIM
state and that Others like them haN,
served Il in the past They did not slnt
their self.respect in order 10 become pup
lie ofEcars
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

IN. Worlds Health Organization s .ss
..."n a crusade against kissins ~
n,'s "a prcyent the spread Of a,s.
'",,scislls tuberculosis, An surnp II
made 10 circulate the pledge anu
'aa,sa IN The Chicago pahllo, schook ~.
~ hsy, children instructed alons this w.
n Thought. Circulars ei lhiosn aa, an,
si,ou, The organization are being I NJ
hy ur' Reehtin, president, iisS f'@'' NV
MILAN street, Cincinnati, o. t..,,h
Ths motto and pledge ar. he''~ 81,
.,,,'an Motto. "kiss not. ficdsr III
order 10 encourage good hsahH an -. ~
H. ,pr.ad III consumption ! arsn. "
IN lie Worlds Health organltaliun,
mi hereby pledge myself 10 ils'"n,ss'
she custom Of kissing on the his WV"
ever il i. in my power
Tbis afternoon, ~ the state trlul.'e,
iii i. Elevated to phenomenal eAririr''
W. nubie schools. Teachers and ny,
IN have invited many friends VINO WI
listen 10 the exercises, ms N"'A LII
.nscial instruction IN patriotism sh"u ~
~ encouraged and supplemented w VIZ
home circle while the love Of nag anu ~
"ountry are emphasized and respect LOT
a,,, country's heroes whether hNihg ot
Jesd 4 taught. There l. one point whlen
NJ, sometimes neglect, love ana tesltst,,,
for the heroes who are Win U.s. nv
honor 10 them,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
Get Busy, Anglers.

Trout fisherman are now happy and
will be for three months. Look out for
some whoppers-stories, we mean. For
the best lie. the one that does not con
tain any truth whatever and strictly orig
mal we will give a copy of the Herald
ior one year. and also publish a photo
graph OF the winner. Here is chance
for some one to get into print. This
contest Is for amateurs. Professionals
barred Entries close Aug. 20. Address
all lies-wiih 81 for years subscription
to the paper--to the Herald's Lying Ed
itor. Bristol. Vi 1t will be noted that
this is not a cheap living contest. And,
further. we do not wish to encourage ~
ing. 80 we must insist on the dollar
silver or hills-accomnanying each lie.
This will have soothing effect on the
edifor and also please his creditors.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
Political Bureau,

Political Bureau,
Brattleboro Reformer:
| have arranged to entertain some oil
the delegates from Windsor county to the
republican state convention. As | have
planned TO send railroad ticket to a
number of the delegates and ask them to
stop at the hotel in Montpelier as my
guests | wish to enquire whether your
bureau considers it proper for me to keep
account of the expense OF such an ar
rangement and give it TO the candidate
getting the votes OF these delegates, 1t
Is such small matter | am inclined to
think that ought not to bother about
it. You see am working independently.
II my friends should happen to vote for
DR.. Mead it would be embarrassing Tor
him to have me send him a bill as he does
not see the necessity OF filing campaign
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
A Wise Answer.
(Vergennes Enterprise.


No matter what one may think OF
NJ, j. Hapgood's chances of securing the
nomination for governor, they cannot bu'
admire his way of meeting questions, ask =
ed him. Superintendent Ferguson OF the
Ant. Saloon league recently addressed a
letter to him regarding his position IN
favor a,, of state prohibition. Mr.. Hapgoodi
responded at once and said he fully agreed,
with Mr. Ferguson as. to the effects OF
l;ouor but that he thought the present
local option law, properly amended ;, So
that license in small towns. like Middle
sex, would not debagch adjoining of towns ;re
IN restraining the traffic than prohibition
He closes his letter to Mr.. Ferguson with
this significant paragraph:
It is needless for me to add that YOU
warning that it will be dangerous TOR any
candidate to oppose your proposed meas
IRE has no effect upon me and regret
for the sake of the cause, that you have
made it.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
Fer Clean Elections.

Our statutes make it punishable Of
tense for any candidate for office to
use any MONEY OR OTHER NALS-
ABLE THING, DIRECTLY OF, IN
DIRECTLY" except for personal ex-
penses. to secure his nomination at
convention. This strikes directly at
'sHeelers," secret agents, and delegates
who accept carfare, dinners, LIQUIDS, ETC.
FORE A COURT OR LEGISLATIVE
INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE AND
RE COMPELLED TO TESTIFY UN-
DER OATH. As nothing so strikes at the
vital interests of the community. A FUND
rs NOW BEING RAISED TO SEE
THAT THIS LAW Is ENFORCED.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
Flag Day.
Burlington News.)

Huntington -'SN,'
June IA is Flag day, and the Amerl-
can Flag association requests newspapers
to ask their readers in advance to display
the flag on that day from their homes az, and |,
nlaces of business. 1t will be the l33d
anniversary Of the adoption of the Ameri-
g and in accordance nee S wth senps rstfy
ohserved throughout the country with
each succeeding June "A for several years;
The display Of the flag , is simple .n anG
u ',prsarv Of much Importance in our his
t tery. and d one s' in which ali citizens can
easily join, In many states the governors oyer .as
have issued proclamations, urging that the
day be observed, not only by, general
display Of the flag, but also by suitable
exercises in the public schools. Flag day,
while not in any sense holiday, has has
come to be generally observed. throughout
the country, thanks to the efforts of the
various patriotic societies, and we hope
the people of Burlington and those
throughout the state will join the obserN
onca of il
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

Farmers cam get farm hands no
more. " eco to the crowded cities.
Take some moving pictures of life on
the farm and exhibit them GLOW
can We take moving pictures of life on
the farm? We can t catch the hired
man in motion. louisville Courier
Journal.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

Ex-Governor Rollins, according TO the
reports OF the case, paid his fine OF s2'ooo
for violating the customs regulations
",v;tbnut comment" In other words the
governor realized that he had made a
mistake and settled the same a any
gentleman would. ST. Adams Messenger.
Literally caught with the goods on,
there was nothing for the former chief
executive of New Hampshire TO do but
settle and say nothing His experience
ought TO prove wholesome example to
the large class of travellers who seem to
think that cheating the government out
of lis customs duties is legitimate pur-
suit that can be INDUCED in with i'm
mniiX.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

sa.ory reputation Of the hotel with a
,r.al,aa, lniury 70 she town, A careless
landlord can DO more TO check the pro
srss IL community than halt do'en
ultra conservative merchants aud manu-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

Some people will learn some' th0 buu
it is not safe to monkey with the S me-
saw. The elephant which mean .oo j.
Uncle Joe's home town nohIn '
been choked to death.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

DR.. Charles A, Newcomb reports one
of The largest catch OF fish in point of
numbers caught this season. The doctor
brought in string OF l05 trout, ~ OF
which measured over seven inches, he
says-News item in Montpelier journal
If DR.. Newcomb actually caught in
one day, in this state, lO5 trout, is OF
which were over seven inches long he
must have had in his possession about
twice as many as the laws OF Vermont
allow. assuming that the other 81 were oil
legal length.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

On retiring from the position of assistant
postmaster at Carson City, New, Mrs. Ira
Ward presented each of the rural mail
carriers with lock of her hair.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

The man who writes the Who's Who
And Why articles in the Saturday Even
ing Post has deserved reputation Tor
telling a lot Of plain truth about public
men and AFFAIR." even if he does use
a lot of fancy slang. A keen observer OF
congressional matters, he is able to judge
accurately their true inwardness and IN
clined to express this judgment candidly'
In the course Of an article on Representa-
tive r. B. Macon of Arkansas the Post
man furnishes the following Illuminating
bit concerning the recent attack on the
national immigration commission OF when
Senator Dillingham; of Vermont is chair
man:
Occasionally be (Macon) finds some
thing. There was, that time when he dug
ND the expense bills of the immigration
commission and found out about the ac,,
counts that INCLUDED automobile rides; and
carriage drives and other things such as
tips, hotel bills, kilograms wines, wins ms
kies. mineral waters, lemonades, pills,
citrons. cleaning and pressing clothes;
shayes, shines. harcuts, shampoos and
rubs, and the way he tore into those bills
and that comrlission was a caution.
Young Mr., Bennet-one ,t,-of New
York, who was member of the commits,
sion. tried tn answer Robert Bruce, and
Robert took another session at it and made
hash of young Mr.. Bennett and the com
mission. with uuch laughter on the part
of the house. He had high old time OF
It That Was one time when Robert
Bruce. Attending to his job of watchdog,
ging and doing all kinds of plain and
fancy guarding of the treasury, when the
state Of Arkansas was not in question,
struck twelve. He had a sympathetic
house with HIN.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
Political Correspondence Bureau
Our Motto:


sxn.nse,. of course il Is possible 'has
-. delegates may decide 10 vote, ivi
TX n.,ehehier or Mr.. fleetwood; am
moi representing any OF the sever" ANN w.,
dates bat am going 70 HNe soh'e W '"'
hoys A good time al Montpelier
Yours respectfully q AZ
Bethel, May !, ~ -
In case your friends vote for Dr. Meal
,,nr chances of reimbursement are shnal',
b.eause the doctor isn't going 70 mar
any public statement and eouiu sasl'
overlook your claim. On the other manu-,
~. other candidates wouldn't dare pay
NH a lin. 90 you better not depend on
anyone but yourself
Political Bureau,
Brattleboro Reformcr: 81.
Would YOU advise writing 10 Nelsc flsh
az Isle La Motto 10 arrange Tor lhe ~
livery OF the Grand Isle delegates LOT III
I Kidder in the state convention!
Yours truly,
Hartford, May ~, = IT, r.
Handy. Mr. Fisk has lost his glip, bel,
or communicate with Juan Robinson OF
south Hero. We imagine that u
smith, the Burlington candidate io' g
iernor. has arranged TO use the Grand lsie
county candidates for trading purposes
However. il might be well for YOU 70
write 10 Mr.. Robinson. II You can De
liver Windsor county 10 Mr.. smlth we
| imagine he would reclprocaie WITH Tue
Grand Isle county delegates Tor Ut
kiddcr
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

The Montpelier Argus sees IN recent
laudation of Congressman Foster an Ell
fort to replace that worthy on the ped
estal he occupied prior to his partlclpa-
ton and participation in the lnsur'
gent movement in congress Fear NOT
friend, to many he is still slippery
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27
FOREST CONSERVATION.

Congressman frank Plumiey, WIN Con
,rossm,n Lever AZ south Carolina, has
been doing some eSeeilent WORK IN ~.
n.,;,, A., renor a, the Weeks bill relat'
ing TO the protection oil wa'ersheur y,
na,;,ahI. s,ream,. ADD the purchase and
aoouircment Of forcst lands in other ways
The agricultural yop,mi,tee OF the nation
al house OF reptescptives stands IL 10
in favor Of this bill, and the Piumley.
Lever report Expresses the sentiment Oh
the majority. Atter outlining the scope
Of the measure the report concludes with
the following faraeraphs, which Torn u
convincing expos,ion of the need of Tor
est conservation AID the widespread APP
proval that the pripolple bears;
"rbe testimony before the committee
is abundant and CONVINCING TO. the eiect
that the destnctiOn Of forests IN lhe
Southern Appahchans and White Noun
tains i going ON AT an alarming nv
Wasteful and un.cientite numbering, To-,
lowed by forest fires, the ehort TO cu'.i
waite lands upon the steep slopes OF tne
mountains. are serving 10 Diihg anou'
condition which. Dnless checked, must IN
evitably result in the exhaustion, OF me
timber supply OF the South ana Fast, w, ~,
powers. and ultimately Is serious nun
drance TO the navigation of our inland
waterways.
Your committee believes there is nc
more important bil before this body thaf
this which we here, report. ~ involve
The agricultural Industrial and CONNER
cial future OF the sections to when
Is most Immediately directed. Its favor
able consideration is urged by AS large
number of Organizations business, sclen
fife. and civic-as ever gave support u
any proposition pendng before us. favol
is asked for it by the business interest'
of this country which recognize thats
continuance of industrial development ylo'
the future must depend upon the con
servation rather than upon the eXploita
tion of our natonal resources. 1t Is sup
ported by class OF people whose achieve
ments make up the industrial glory oil TN
Nation and wbose judgment, therefore
is entitled to the most serious ana pa
tient consideration.
No organization of any kind, no con-
mittee. legislative or otherwise no pod.
of men. Legislative or otherwise, has eve
acted otherwise than favorably upon tn
principles involved in this bill. NnmeI
Gus senate and house committees OF TIN
congress have reported it favorably t
their respective bodies. Three times
passed the senate; and in the last con J;
gress passed the house by a substan,t d,,
majority Three presidents, Mchihle!
Roosevelt and Taft, have been its, out
spoken advocate-. 1t has received IN
Endorsement Of every president o. tn
country since agitation in ITS behali wa
begun. The almost unanimous sentlmeh
of the progressive citizens oil the couhtI
demands FAVORABLE action upon it a. on
hands. Further delay can not be Just
fed in view Of the facts IN possession Q
your committee, They warrant lmm'
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-27

Give town a good hotel and it will
give the town a good name. As booster
Of a place 4 frstclass hotel is a success;
1t goes WITHOUT saying that hotel OF
the first rank must have capable land
lord. fine cuisine and excellent service.
Not only are the needs of the public at
tended to, Int its comfort is looked after.
It makes friends of its patrons and they
become friends of the town. The com
mercial traveller delights to reach that
noint on his route where there is an up
to-date hostelry; he continually sings
is equally appreeiative, and both add to to
the fame and also to the prosperity 81
the town. A wide-awake landlord can do
more for the advance Of town than
half dozen OF its merchants and manu-
facturers.~Christian Science Monitor.
And conversely, think of the harm that
town suffers when its principal hotel
is not first. class. As knocker a care
lessly Managed hotel can do more than
any other agency. 1t makes enemies OF
its patrons apd they form bad impress
sion of the town. The commercial trav-
eler hates to reach that point on his
route where there is mediocre hosiery
he plans his itinerary so as to skip 1t II
possible and continually condemns ITS
scanty fare. unkempt appointments and
the apparent don't-care attitude OF Its
management. The general traveller Is
equally Sensitive and both add to the un-