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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28

(From Advertising and tellingD
The tide OF brain, Drawn anc mon
ey that has been flowing Westward
tor decades is setting back toward
New England in an irresistible I'M
dertow.
For instance, in December, the
Boston office OF the Boston G. Maine
Railroad received thirty-two inquiries
from points west of Chicago for New
Commissioner Of Agriculture received
during the last two months requests
for New England farms from practi-
cally every state in the Union. Null
tiply these by the hundreds OF in
quiries reaching other agencies in
each of our New England States and
decide for yourself whether or not the
undertow is coming eastward.
| Alphabetically the actual yields
| hare proved that the East has eli
mate, s1il and facilities for producing
as good as or better crops than the
West. The additional feature of hav-
| ing the consumer in the back yard.
so to speak, places the New England
farmer at great advantage over his
Western brother, who produces on
higher priced land and transports his
lproduct 5000 miles across country.
! Per acre the East, beats the West in
yield year in and year out. Therefore
1t is simply a business proposition.
/ Five years ago the New England
! Homes stead conceived the idea of run
ming better-farning special train
through New England 1t made ar
rangements with the Boston & Maine
/, Railroad which furnished the equip
ment free, and the agricultural col
lege provided exhibits and speakers
This train was four weeks running
through New Hampshire, Vermont,
: Massachusetts and Maine. About TO-
900 persons were enthused as G dir
ecu ItSull. L lilS MdS Il DlS. lllOSltS-
? sive and enterprising step forward
l ior New England.
Then came the greater New Eng
land conference at Boston, at which
were represented all the New Eng
land Governors, Congressman and
public officials representing indus
trial and agricultural enterprises. It
was a veritable love feast for New
England nifty and progress. One dir
ect result of that conference was the
!. great New England fruit show held
at Boston last October, which was
admittedly the most comprehensive
h agricultural event ever featured in
New England.
There it was that New England
I showed fruit superior to the famed
q product of the West and showed ii
= by the carload Now preliminary ar
= engagements are in hand for = big
|. New England corn exposition to be
Y held next November.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
WAKING Up VERMONT.

Elsewhere in this issue the Jour
nal prints a second letter from J.. u.
Sampson of Chicago, editor of Town
Development dealing with the sus-
gestion that State Board of Trade
be organized to boom Vermont inter
ests.
This letter should be read careful
~ and thoughtfully by every reader
Interested in the development of Yer
mont's neglected resources. We
have had various organizations for
this purpose that have failed to ac-
complish much, through lack of mn
ancial resources, or for other rea-
sons. This project would bring to-
gether the best business men of the
State. If each Board of Trade, each
Grange or similar organization could
be persuaded to send a representa-
tive or representatives to form State
organization, which in turn, should
appoint proper committees and pro-
twelve or fifteen members, it ought
to be possible to boom the summer
tourist business and take up the eX-
ploitation OF our undeveloped re-
sources. This would require time
and patience and money, out it. looks
like a feasible plan for dealing with
a great problem.
We know that we haven't done
what we ought, and that we are not
now doing what we ought, to make
the most of Vermont's opportunities.
What better plan can we devise than
to interest actively men who have
made success in their own line of
business?
1t is very true, as Mr.. Sampson
says, that we do not take into the
! tages that Vermont, and New Ing
land possesses over the lew regions
so alluringly advertised When these
are considered, in connection with tae
possibilities of the development ii
our agricultural. mineral, and Other
resources, it will be seen that the op.
portdnities al home are not to be
despised. We have our own Acres
of Diamonds.
If only we might secure some cul-
lures OF Western enthusiasm, and in-
oculate our canny and conservative
New Englanders, we might accom-
plish wonders. The way to develor
enthusiasm is by persistent agita.
ton in all Legitimate ways. We hav.
the men and the money with which
to do great things. All we need Il
confidence in ourselves. Probably
far more Eastern money has beer
sunk in Western investments thar
in Improbable enterprises neal
home, where the investor may watcl
his business
Mr. Simpsons letter is very slim
llating and his advice is sound an,
wholesome. 1t is just the kind q
talk we need in Vermont to wake II.
up.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
"RARE 0LDE CHESTER"

With our centenaries and occa-
sionally our tercentenaries, We of
America, consider that we reach back
pretty far into the past, but when
English cities begin to celebrate we
realize that We are, indeed, extreme
ly youthful. The ancient city of
Chester, England, is planning great
historical pageant Tor July 1928 of
this year, in which 1000 performers
are expected TO take part.
There will be elaborate historical
tableauX, beautifully staged, with ell
aborate costumes and great chorus
es, stately dances, and all that go to
the making up OF these ceremonies
which the Englinsh understand so
well how TO produce successfully.
The patrons include the Prince and
Princess OF Wales, the Duke and
Duchess OF Teck, the Duke and
Duchess of Westminster, the Arch
bishop OF York, the Lord Bishop of
Chester, and many other famous
persons.
Chester is a beautiful arl roman
tic old city with history reaching
back into the shadowy regions OF an
tiquity, almost to the beginning of
the Christian era. Rare Olde Ches-
ter was the Roman town of Deya
and no one knows just when it was
founded. In sos the SaXons took it
from the Britons 1t was refuge
against the forays of the North
men until the Danes captured the
city in S94
Most of the city is surrounded by
ancient walls, seven or eight feet
thick, and nearly two miles in cir
cunference. The ancient castle and
cathedral are objects OF much inter-
est
The pageant will consist of eight
episodes. The first will deal with the
Roman period and will represent
Agricola returning to Devla after de-
feating the Ordovices in the year rs.
Episode 2 will show the imperial
progress of King Edgar and Queen
Elfrida on their visit TO Chester in 973.
On this Occasion the princes of Albion
rowed the King up the river Dee to
the Collegiate church of st. John. The
third episode will represent scenes
in the lives of Hugh Lupus, frs. Earl
of Chester, and st. Anselm, who
founded the Abbey of ST. Werburgh
in 1893.
Episode 4 will represent Archbish-
op Baldwin's visit in 1889. He had
traversed Wales in behalf of the
Third Crusade in which Richard the
Lion Heart took part, and his arrival
at the head OF stately procession
will form "A picturesque scene. i;pi-
SIDE ! will be the first visit TO Chester
of Prince Edward and his wife, Prn-
cess Eleanor, of CASTLE, in 1856 Ed
ward having recently been appointed
10 an earldom By his father, King
Henry Third
The sixth episode will represent
King Richard Second brought a pris-
soner to Chester in 1899, by Henry
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
Tho GOVERNORSHlp.
Barre Times.)

What good reason is there for Fred
G. Fleetwood wanting to be Cover
nor? What wonderful achievements
has he ever accomplished, or great
acts performed, or wonderful ability
expressed that he should be made the
highest official of the State? What
good reason is there for Fleetwood
wanting to be Governor other than
he wants to be-same as Doctor
Mead? What good reason is there for
Smith, or Stanton, or any other good
man wanting to be Governor, other
than because they want to be-pre-
cisely like Doctor eMad. They are
not one whit more able or capable, or
deserving of the position, than Doctor
simple lines Newport Express and
Standard.
lnasmuch as ,he Times was inter-
lrogated in the above, it will state
that Mr.. Fleetwood has several rea-
sons, which are publicly known, why
he should seek to be Govern Or of Yer
mont, and there doubtless are Other
reasons which Mr.. Fleetwood might
himself add to the list, should he sc
desire AS for those reasons which
the public knows, perhaps they ma!
be summarized as follows; he is /;
vouno man or mora accuratply ha 1,
Just entering middle life; he comes o
good stock; he has had a fine train
ing in books; he has had an intimat
association with State affairs, through
holding the office of Secretary o
State; he possesses brains and is abb
, to think logically; he is a capabl
and interesting public speaker; h
has a good presence and pleasin
t personality; he is intensely intereste
! in the State of his birth and the Stat
5 of his upbringing. Possibly Dr.. Mea
2 can claim some of these same qualif
2 cations; in fact, we know he can clair
a a few of them.
But at this point we shall add on
more qualification why Mr.. Fleetwoo
should want to be Governor, and tha
= is that he intends to make no money
S ed rush for the chief executives o.
= flee, and he has agreed to publish a
accurate statement of his campais
expenses. Then, again, perhaps al
other reason should be stated. whic
o is that Mr.. Fleetwood has the firm cor
: viction that the people of Vernon
u are becoming nauscdted with SON
= methods, whether rignv or wron
methods, of running for the Cove
/ norship. AS typifying new method
l. the people are rather pleased Wit
Il Mr.. Fleetwood so pleased, in fac
p that they may select him for Cove
e nor in preference TO DR.. Mead. Thu
q contingency looks more and MOI
e probable as the timv for the Republ
o can convention approaches and no otl
: er candidates appear in the feel
I These, then, are a few reasons WI
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28

NAL, approachable and evidently pos
sessed OF unlimited good nature, and
Enthusiastically the possessor Of big,
warm heart, as many in time Of need,
who foun1 this to be a fact, can rs
tify.
He performed his duties in pains
taking, able and conscientious man
ner and THAT fact was recognized by
his retention and promotion in office
He radiated cheerfulness, was held
IN the highest esteem, and in his
death tie State loses a valuable OFF
cial an host of men and women oil
Vernon. a steadfast and loyal friend
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
(Rntland Herald.l

The life of Adjutant W. II. Gilmore,
whose death has Just been recorded,
was that of the faithful soldier, con-
scientious legislator and well-equip-
ped and energetic public servant. His
work for the constant improvement
of the Vermont National Guard will
make the task much easier one
for the man who succeeds him. He
brought to bear a rich fund of mill
tary experience and Information on
State matters which made it posi-
BILE for him to be of assistance to
many outside his field of endeavor.
His career was an honorable one in
town and State affairs and the ripe
old age which he attained was tes-
timonial to the salutary effects of
right living, good citizenship and
healthy activity of body and mind.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
Fleetwood has a right to seek the Gov
ernorship of Vermont over Mead.
(Poultney JJournal.)

Taps have sounded for another Yer
monter, and this time General Will
liam n. Gilmore of Fairlee has been
removed by death. He was man who
had distinguished himself as a military
man, was broadminded, genial Of
ficer who held high respect of his
Ifellowmen Vermont mourns his de-
mise, for the State had been better
because of his existence.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
THE NEW YORK SITUATION.

Inc pOlltlcal situation IN the State .
of New York is particularly interest /
ing at the present time, the complica- /
tons being increased by the accept
ance of a seat on the Supreme Court 1
bench by Governor Hughes. Roswell
p. Flower was the last Democratic
Governor and beginning with the cleo
Republicans have held the office con-
tinuously up to this time. On three
occasions the result has been close. 1t
was necessary for Senator Plat to
swallow his pride and accept Theo-
dore Roos evelt in 1898, in order to
prevent Democratic victory. Even
then with popular candidate, COW
cred with the glamour of military
glory, the result was close. When
Governor Odell was reelected in 1902
his margin was vor! narrow. In 1906
Democratic success was feared and
it was necessary to draft Charles +.
Hughes with his splendid record as
the relentless prosecutor of the insur-
ance frauds to save the Governorship
to the party, all the rest of the Repub
/ lican State ticket being defeated.
Now to the prevailing discomfort
over the cost of living is added the
handicap of legislative corruption dis
closed in the Aids case and the
Hotchkiss insurance investigations
! There is no doubt that Governor
Hughes could have peen reelected. A
strong man representing the Hughes
policies and aided by Governor
Hughes on the stump would have a
i fair chance Superintendent of Insur-
ance Hotchkiss has been suggested
as such a man. Theodore Roosevelt
could be elected, but 1t is hardly prob
able that having been President for
nearly two terms he will accept a
nomination, although it would be per-
fectly proper for him to do so. If
he carers for further public office,
however, he is more likely to take
the position of United States Senator
to succeed Chauncey NJ. Depew.
EX-President Roosevelt can be of
great service to the Republican cause
by taking the stump in New York for
the Republican ticket, and it is hoped
that he will give this aid.
1T must be remembered that New
York Democrats are badly led and
the party is still in a demoralized
condition. Victory can come to them
only on account of prevailing dissat-
isfactlon with existing conditions. If
that unrest is sufficiently strong the
Democratic ticket may be used as a
means of expression and not because
of any inherent admiration for Demo-
cratic candidates or principles.
If Republicans would win, the ma
chine element of the party must be
retired. No such man as Wadsworth
or White must be considered but the
very best man, one whose character
will stand the severest test, must be
chosen. The investigation of legisla-
tive corruption must be thorough and
absolutely honest. The Hughes spirit
must dominate the party if victory is
to be won.
The fight will be hard one, prob
ably, but with good candidates and
wise leadership Republicans have a
the Republican column. If the mach
inc gang continues to dominate the
bring the leaders to their senses.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
est. Johnsbury Caledonian.)

In the death of Gen. w. II. Gilmore
Vermont loses one of its grandest
men. Plain, unassuming but intense
ly loyal he has been one of the most
fitting Representatives of Vermont on
numerous occasions that the State has
people felt stronger pride in the
Old Vermont than any desire for a
New Vermont.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28

1T is understood that in the event
of the success of the new play, en-
titled, The Girl With the Whooping
Cough which was put on the stage
at the New York theatre last night,
it VIII be Immediately followed by
The Boy With the Measles. Hart
ford Times.
1t ought not to be difficult to
catch the meaning OF the jokes in
these plays.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28

1t is a great deal better to enjoy
the fine weather and the early sea-
son and let the future, for which we
are not responsible, take care of it.
self, than it is to go about gloom
lily shaking our heads and declaring:
I'VE will pay for this before Deco
ration Day"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
Catsrrh Entirely Relieved.

Mr.. Ira Henney, Fairfield, Treestone
Co., Texas, writes;
al am completely cured Of all symp-
toms OF catarrh.
~ can truly say that Peruna is the
best medicine ever saw. Twin always
recommend Peruna to oil my friends, for
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28

Fight Ticket for Roosevelt" says
a. headline. The necessity for tick
ct must be new experience for
Teddy, who has been able, hereto
fore to get into a scrap without any
credentials.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28

April showers are sufficient in
number TO preserve the reputation of
the month.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28

Isn't it about time for Candidate
Hapgood to give the political pot an
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-04-28
CataTTh of Head.

cataTTh OF Head.
MI G. Hallock, Antwerp, Ohio, writes
"My daughter Allie, after taking
three bottles of your Peruna, is entirely
cured of cstarrh of the head OF two
years. standing. We recommend Pc.
runa TO any body who has catArrh."
Peruna is manufactured by the
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-14
SOME GOOD FARMS
Propositions
In First Glass Nei&hborhoods

One OF the Chester county, Up
township miles north OF Eview and Lincoln containing 81
hot cold good water sup
cellars house built no con-
painted this Barn 7oNo outside shd 3oS5 va
chicken house abng head OF stock ice
woodhoue rooted all
necessary outbudngs Apples peaches and all small fruits ms
be appreciated Telephone and rural mail
machine shop
garage Railroad Avenue West Grove Pa Suitable for business west
terminal OF trolley from wilmington ana
the the objective run tf paues "a
12s acres IL from West Grove Fine stone mansion
Large barn for 50 stock Water supply hest the country Land
unusually productive fruit (sma and ge) producer Large mix
producer supplies villagers beside general farm
local market money making proIo'
Stable boro OF West l. b. w. NJ
Philadelphia and is the terminal OF Wmnstn ana Mssi
Chester trolley; population business stand VIII sell real
Sabng head No better location and the best OF all opN
for live - ~,,,r,u -,
r. and four mics from West Grove on T. w.
having meadow and timber Stone and a
OF heated by o frame seven room nose,
vaered v wind stable head OF stock \ h class
first class farm Garden township mile from
house III
heat II 1901 o ~
Tougkenamon valley has three
onehaf OF asparagus young orchard ans "
miles containing
house supplied by stable for three head " STOCK
House and Hillside Avenue Wst Grove seven room pcs
huse rooted with by hot and fitted with gas
she'd small fruit This very pleasant oc&to oS
Il - acres on Keon London pike called the pretest on
excellent few hundred yards rom
mile from ast and mile from postofhee store gram ue
@ raroad station cherry apple stone ana
kitchen Barn "a ANIMALS 1hickeh mouse
1oNo hog house oxs house Toxa Corn crib roSsS+ -2
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-14
Eliminating Grade Crossings

Announcement has been made by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. that ITS
new station at Bristol, Pa, on the
change OF line which has Just been
made through that city, will be To-
Gated on Prospect street, near beaver
Dam Road and between the latter and
Jefferson street. The station building
itself will be built on tt street level.
There will be stairways leading som
the platforms on the street Level TO
the platforms on the track level, Nd
ditional stairwavs will provide access
70 the platforms direct from the street.
The elimination OF grade crossings
on the Bristol Improvement IS IN line
with the policy adopted by the COM
pany several years ago to 90 away
with all grade crossings on the New
York division where the tratilc is.
heavier than OH any other portion OF
the system Including the Bristol i'm
proyement, the company has, since
January lst. 1900, eliminated oS3 grade
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-14
New Officers For Pomona Grange

At the session OF Pomona Grange,
Patrons Of Husbandry, at Stanton, last
Thursday the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Committe on resolutions, S, Frank
Ewart, r. g. Buckingham and Mrs.
John A. Cranston.
Worthy Master, II. l.. Di!worth;
Worthy Overseer, S. Frank Ewart;
Worthy Lecturer, Benjamin A. Groves;
Worthy Steward, Thomas f. Pass
more; Worthy Assistant Steward, w.
D. Gilman; Worthy Chaplain, Miss
Alice E. Mccoy; Worthy Treasurer
John Nivin; Worthy Secretary, Mrs.
Nellie f. Snyder; Worthy Katekeeper,
Robert N. Walker; Ceres, Miss Mar
garet Mccoy: Pomona, Mrs Flora
NJ Hewitt; Flora, Mrs. II. l.. Dill
worth Ladies Assistant Steward, Mrs,
Emma P Weldcn; executive Commit
tee, Francis H. Hoffecker; Charles
Meginson, J. A. Weldn, S Frank
Ewart, William p Peach, Finance
| Committee, William Bird, P. T. Pier
| son, Edward T. Weer.
Legislative matters were considered
| in the afternoon.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-14
londOngrove Township

One hundred acres, mile and quarter
from West Grove, 7 acres timber and
iruit orchard. Il-room beside attic)
brick house, frame kitchen. Water bv
gravity. Barn 4ox5o and addition 48x5o
over barn yard. Three tenant houses
could be readily rented A fine place.
A farm % I-2 acres, in the southwes-
tern part OF the township, I-2 miles
from West Grove, containing nine
rom frame house, double decker barn.
4ox5o, that will stable twenty head
stock. Land OF good quality: acres
timber, Sold to close an estate.
Six acres on Rose Hill Avenue with.
in sight OF West Grove. Groom frame
house, steam heated; barn, chicken and
wood houses. Desirable location.
Thirty acres three miles from Avon
dale. Fine meadow OF eight acres, g.
room frame house; plenty OF fruit and
necessary outbuildngs. Barn 35x45 for
s head.
Twenty acres near Chatham, S-room
frame house and all necessary out
buildings. Apple, peach and cherry
trees. Barn 24N4o for seven head Of
stock
Farm OF so acres miles from Chat
ham, 3 miles north OF Avondale; T.
room frame and brick house with slate
root; running water; barn will stable
ID head OF stock: mill that could be
used for mushroom house.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-14

crossings on the lines o. the system
east OF Pittsburg and Erie, Between
Jersey City and Philadelphia alone
So grade c c sings have been abolish
ga IN the pass 10 years
The completion OF the Bristol work
ant steps taken in the plan o. the ate
tresident Cas,at. to eliminate grade
crossin-s in important cities between
New York and Wash ngton. TO ac-
complish this has involved the eleva-
ton or depression OF tracks i'll Jersey
City, Newark, Elizabeth, New Bruins
wick, Trenton, Bristol, Phi ladeiphia,
Chester, Wilmington, Ba.timo. e and
Washington.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-14

IN running order and has made thous-
lnds OF dollars. II acres fine meadow.
Io-room stone and brick house; barn
4oS5o ior 20 head; all other outbuild-
ings. 5-ton wagon scales. Large scope
Of country supplies good patronage
Capacity 40 barrels -four Mill dry and
in good condition
"a acres near Yeatman Station, Il
acres meadow, 10 OF timber; fruit trees
anti grapes aplcnty' Groom stone ane
frame house. Pump a. poth mouse ant
barn. also running stream. Darn 4oA
40 for 90 head. Good hog ana Wagon
house; granary and wood she'd c,t--
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-14
Report OF White Clay Creek School

Those deserving special commenda-
ton for application and department
are--Harry Whiteman, Helen Mccall
lister Charles Whiteman, Jane Chai-
nners Lillian Currndcr, Mildred Cox,
Vim. Edmanson, Mazda Lowden, MAI
shall Lowden, John Foraker.
Present every day-Iiarry White-
man. Charles Whiteman, Charles Small
ley Marshall Lowden, Jane Chalmers
Mazda Lowden.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-14
Trees Along The Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Railroad Co., Tor
Ire Delaware division is engaged III
setting ont 1900 young pine and oak
trees along its property, ana a ioiec
of fifteen men is now engaged every
day in this work at Gravel ri, JUST
soi,th OF Middletown. +. X. Marker.
a farmer, has accepted the position OF
foreman for this work.