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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

Reiomer Political BUREAU.
Gentlemeni
I think II my duty 10 inform you Gu
cernihg what have heard about ~.
leu.l town representative situation, ID
course you know that two candidate,
have announced their intentions. T., q
Bacon aud :. A. Richmond. and that Oh,
hafi-r wing III the local machine u dea!
against naoon having the nomination,
have u on pretty good authority that
the BARRIERS have come 10 the conclusion
that Richmond isn't going 20 be strong
enough 60 defeat liaoon in the caucus and
% are doing their best 10 get somebody
else 10 run against him. ] was told tie
other day that they had cabled q. l..
Durham 10 s~e n be- would allow the use
Of his name and had received a reply that
such q thing must not I've considered.
just al present the situation u rather
complex aud there IL talk Of putting II
in the hands Of :. A. Daniels for soln.
ton. lie is said 10 he somewhat opposed
10 having II. q, run again this year
Knowing that You will be interested ~
this information. which | trust you will
keep confidential. am,
Your truly.
Bratileboro, July 20. o. H. II.
We had no intention OF publishing ths
letter in view 81 the writer's request ~
losing. but IN some inexplicable manner
1 got into type and We don't feel Justified
"a wasting the cost Of composition. We
rust, however, that those who read u
will keep the information TO themselves.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
The Grand Trunk Extension.
Greenfield Gazette

Franklin county people will be much
interested in the recent moves on the
railroad chess board resulting from the
Grand Trunks effort to secure terminal
at Providence. 1t looks as if the Central
Vermont, long back country road, were
to be transformed into one of the most
important links in the Grand Trunk, one
of the greater systems of the American
continent. This means the expenditure
of much money along the Central Yer
mont, better freighting facilities for the
towns along the way, and quite likely
better passenger service. Our people will
wish liberal treatment accorded to this
new conner in the field of local railroad
competition. If the Grand Trunk gets
firm foothold in Massachusetts, with an
eventual terminal at Boston, it will re-
ceive the only serious objection to the
merger of the New Haven and Boston &
Maine railroads. The state favored that
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

Massachusetts, is making preparation "a
ssH,sad with nee hird nuisance In the
Easlish s.sslias which IL aid TO BE- q
dangerous sasmy u our common bird
si-sse~ and destroyer a eest.is kiads
Il fruit. The starring vas reosnib
hsoaxh, 10 this eounly from England
and has SPREAD throughout Massachusetts,,
Connecticut and several other states. j,
IL = particular foe of woeipeeksn. which
il drives from their nests. and In IL
Treatment, Of all common birds 10 extreme
b savage. instances being on record
where slarlihss have broken oIrn the
skulls II nalhaiehes and dug out their
brains. After a flock Of s,arlinss has
lighted on a cherry tree thew 10 an
end to the crop, for the birds
take all the fruit, leaving the stoncs on
tho ground, omitholosis,s say tina, the
English sparrow leaves when the startling
romes. but as nearly as can h. made out
The former v preferable.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

In an editorial regarding the use of
money in Vermont politics, in its issue of
June "a, The Reformer said: Money
will continue to talk in spite of all laws
to the contrary just as long as the repub-
lican leaders go on the principle that
nomination to office is equivalent to abso-
luton from all political SIM" Charles D.
Watson, whom the democrats have nomi.
mated for governor, expressed similar
statement when in his speech of accep-
lance at st. Adams last week he said:
"And if the use of money to get the
nomination untitled the man for the
Office, what has so soon regenerated the
dishonor of yesterday into the honor Of
today? If l am unfit today by reason Of
the use of money, shall be unfit tomor-
row. Otherwise, new and subversive
doctrine must obtain, namely; That a
nomination, however, obtained, is an
dissolution from all political SIM"
Mr.. Watson is right in speaking of
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
For the Women to Think About
Written Especially for The Reformer BY Lydia Eliot

The practice OF putting baby girls a
well as boys into rompers for their con
, fort in play has led to making knickei
bockers or boomers to match children
dresses and for wear instead Of skirt
and drawers. They look quite as wei
for morning wear and save much labor il
laundering.
i A silk rosette, not too full and stiff, i
i a neat finish for the neck with the popu
| lar Gretchen collar.
A youthful arrangement for keeping
stray locks from flying in the face wher
one is motoring bareheaded is TO tie 4
ribbon. childlike, about the head, either
matching the hair or using a dark color
knotting the ends in chou at the side
Striped and figured petticoats are use
full to wear under pongees and gingham
dresses.
and purses are being used more COM
monty. /:
Souvenirs OF travel later make pleasant
reminders. Post cards are most popular
at present Buy views Of only such
places or buildings as you are able to
visit. Pretty plates, cups and saucers,
and even the souvenir spoon 70 much in
vogue few years back make useful re-
membranes.
When going on q trip remember to
take a hot water bag, also folding al
cohol stove and tiny dish in which to
heat water. An ice bag is often useful
and takes little space in packing. Such
things. if wanted at all, are apt to be
wanted Immediately and when not easily
obtained.
Have you tried the front laced cor
sets. They do not sound very interest.
ing but are said to be very comfortable
for one who needs just the support they
furnish.
If YOU wish to make the lingerie waist
do service as guimpe fit it down care
fully. Otherwise it will show that it was
not made for one. Study guimpe styles
carefully.
If you do not wish your salt to get
lumpy, dry it and mix into it teaspoon
of cornstarch to cup Of salt
After the juice is out Of your cirrants
and gooseberries, pour water again over
the pulp and boil second or even a
third time unless you actually have fruit
10 waste. About onethird as much jelly |
If excellent quality is made in this way
rs by the first juice strained off. If you
have never tried it you will be surprised
1t results.
Whitewashing cellar walls makes the
,ellar clean and wholesome and is said
o save doctors bills.
When yeast cakes are difficult to. get,
,eep one in advance either buried in
lour or placed in the cellar. They will
Ieep several days if excluded from the
lir and where moderately COOL
Fresh mint leaves in iced tea make an
lgreeable flavor.
Waists of striped material are more
lressy if the front frill is cut cross-wise
# the goods, making the stripe run the
,ther way from what it does in the main
,art of the waist.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

m,u,r mo, because !, wanted railroad
samps,i,ion TO %. but because 4 saw no
mean. Il sstiins eomps,i,ion iron '.e
line. ,ha, IN ali bu, : fss ISOLATED ~ ~
s's.'t Is End 10 end instead al sids BY
"a. ssr' The n st strengthening u the hold q
80, ~. c,snd TWnf an Massachusetts, tern,
,n,s viii in any event he hssilhial
III ON the Ne~ Haven sysism.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

The Washington county republican
convention at Montpelier Saturday
nominated the following ticket: Sen.
ators, John w. Gordon of Barre city,
Horace W. Lyford Of Warren. Harry
Daniels OF West Montpelier; assistant
Judges. w. j. Clapp Of Barre city,
George H.. Dale Of Waterbury; states
attorney. j. W. Carver of Barre city:
sheriff, Frank II. Tracy Of Montpelier:
Judge Of probate. Frank J. Martin of
Barre city, high bailiff. Arch Batchelder
OF Plainfield. There was but one con.
test. which was between Harry Daniels,
nominated for senator. and J. A. Chaplin
OF Middlesex, the vote being % to AZ.
The convention endorsed the Taft ad.
Iministration, the state platform and
the state and county tickets.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
State Campaign Not Over.
(St. Adams Messenger.)

The question is, how much Of q senti.
i The rp"S1sG 9sy Of
when It refuses to support the nominal
ton of DR.. John A. Mead for the COVER
norship. That there is some disaffection
in the ranks is plain enough. That there
are some republicans that will not vote
for the head of the ticket at the, polls in
September is plain enough. Some OF
these men come out boldly and say, SO.
Others smile and say nothing, which is
often more significant. And still others
openly avoid their intention to- vote for
the democratic candidate, without any
eauivocation whatever. The campaign
has not opened yet. There is something
to be looked for and confidently expected.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
HAPPY WOMEN.
Plenty Of Them in Brattleboro, and
Good Reason for Il.

Good Reason for II.
wouldn't any woman be happy,
After years Of backache suffering.
Days OF misery, nights of unrest,
The distress of urinary troubles,
She finds relief and cureg
No reason why any Brattleboro reader
Should suffer in the face of evidence
like this:
Mrs; C. NJ Brockett ll6 Elliott St..
Brattleboro, W., says: Il give Doan's
Kidney Pills the entire credit for my
present good health. l suffered from
kidney trouble and was caused great
deal of annoyance by too frequent pas.
sage of the kidney secretions. There was
also dull pain in my back and had
severe headaches and dizzy spells. The
doctors l consulted did not help me and
also failed to find relief from the sew.
eral remedies / used. With Deans Kid.
ney Pills it was different. procured
them from +. ii. Holden's Drug Store
and after using the contents of two boxes
was cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and take
no other.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
Our Foolish Highway Policy.

white River Junction Landmark
The. Bennington Banner. that paper
that Is doing so much for the common
wealth, calls attention to the fact that
in the short space Of six years Vermont,
under its existing system Of operation,
has spent one million dollars for state
roads and as yet there is not one stretch
Of two miles in the whole state. Vermont
and needless expenditures of public
moneys, and its present plan of highway
takes the cake in the whole
show. II is high time to call halt upon
the whole miserable farce.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
Democratic Opportunity.
(Montpelier Journal.)

In nominating Charles D. Watson. for
governor the democrats Of Vermont have
named a clean, honorable and able can
didate, who is credit to his party and
this state. No stronger or more popular
man could have been chosen to head the
democratic ticket. As member of the
legislature from st. Adams in 1908 he
was recognized early in the session as one
of the leaders of the house, and his
standing in that body was shown by the
fact that although he was democrat a
republican legislature came near electing
him superior court judge. Of course he
will not be elected, as Vermont has not
chosen a democratic governor for more
than half a century, but it is probable
that he will poll more than the ordinary
party vote.
Barre Times.)
The democrats of Vermont have chosen
wisely in their selection Of Charles U.
Watson of St. Adams to be their candi-
date for governor of Vermont, for he IS
both a strong and popular man through.
out the state. In fact, he stands head
and shoulders above the remainder OF the
state ticket, taken as whole. Such be-
inc the case. the result of the election
next fall might be in doubt were the two
leading parties more nearly fighting equals
in voting strength. If the issues were
merely those Of personal qualifications,
there is no question that Mr.. Watson
stands stronger than Lieut.. Gov. John A.
Mead, who is the republican nominee for
governor. He is younger man, more
better public speaker, well
read in Vermont affairs and possessing
withal, certain personal characteristics
which command attention. So. we say
L L.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
Thank You.
lEnosburg Standard.)

In the discussion following the result
of the republican state convention June
30. about the most sound and consistent
editorial utterance that the Standard
has seen is made by the Brattleboro Re
former. The Reformer calls attention TO
he strong and outspoken charges made
by leading state dailies OF unlawful
methods and the lavish Use Of money on
the part Of DIR. Mead and 10 the present
attitude of those papers in supporting DR..
Mead as the party nominee.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

voice will be little needed in the matter
Of selection. This might not be produc-
tive of great harm in some cases., but we
should keep our court system free from
suspicion, so that the people may have
the greatest respect for it. 1t should be
no part of the spoils-system that is
already too largely in. vogue, in this coun-
try. No judgeship should be a compen-
full gubernatorial candidate. The judges
Of municipal courts ought to be elected
by the people.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
State Must Build Roads.
(St. Adams Messenger.)

ISt. Adams MessengerJ
Vermont may hesitate and beat about
the bush with one statute or another.
but the state will never be on the right
track of BODYBUILDING until the voters
recognize as cardinal principle the
supreme fact. that the highways Of the
towns in which they chance to lie but 10
all the people Of the state that want TO
use them. They should be constructed
by the state agents under state authority
by state money and belong to and be
by the state. When we get
over some Of our old.fashioned New Eng
land notions of town rights" we will
accept this doctrine and profit by it.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

msinder Of the lighw,,
village and tie i'ui1s, ssl
when people Whose Iss..A
other main thofougtfa,es ~
cover how maet more shl.s 800 n
summer can BE- made d N.
likely that they loo NH ~ ri
contribute toward he dss
campaign fund. s''a~
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

One thing is certain and that Is tn
republicans Of Vermont fight their bat
tles-wiih each other-bcfore the nomi
nations are made. When that Is done al
line up a. they should for the success q
the ticket the majority has placed iI
nomination. There Is unanimity al
around and the ticket sets a good major
iiy In September. That Is the reason
Vernon, b ''rcck-ribbcd republican A
with the rank and iile Of the party, o.
with the pros. The papers may no,
agree before the convention as 90 who
are the best men for Office. but after u
IL decided IN convention the result u
accepted and the ticket gets the united
support OF the press.-Morrisyille News
and Citizen.
Ordinarily the foregoing Is true. As
q rule the republicans Of this state are
content to support the candidates nomi'
mated by the majority Of the party and
the republican press is equally loyal. But
there are times when no such unanmiiy
is apparent, and this is one Of them. II
is not true that DIR. Mead has the united
support Of the state press. The 81.
Johnsbury Californian refuses TO urge his
election; in its opinion 1T will be more
creditable to the republicans Of Vermont
to 30 reduce the republican vote for
governor that the people at home and in
other states will understand that the
citizenship Of this state is not to be sold
even if man can by questionable
methods secure the republican nomina.
ton for Office" In other words, the
CALIFORNIAN thinks Mead's defeat would
be more creditable to the republicans Of
the state than his election. The North. |
field News has not come out openly in
opposition to the convention winner but
il has indicated that it thinks little
better Of DR.. Mead since his nomination
than before. Several other papers in the
state, after taking a prefunctory stand in
favor Of the frayed-out principle Of party
regularity, have drawn comparisons in
which DR.. Mead appeared to much less
advantage than his democratic competi.
tor. Mr.. Watson.
Hopeful indeed are these signs. They
indicate growing spirit Of political indie
pendence on the part of the newspapers
Of Vermont and corresponding broad.
ening Of thought among the people Of
the state. The Importance Of partizan.
ship is still greatly overrated by some
very good papers and many very good
men, but more of both are coming to !
.ealize that there are other considera. q
iohs.
We heartily agree with the Caledonian
hat the republicans of Vermont would
core notable moral victory by defeat.
ng John A. Mead in September. 1t
you'd show the whole country that we =
lace principle ahead of party and are 0
till too proud Of our reputation for y
integrity to allow such methods as those !
vhich characterized the pre-convention c
anvass to go unrebuked Outside the s.
tate DR.. Mead is now known as a rich ],
nan who secured the gubernatorial nomi. ii
alton by the use of such methods as n
My rich men can afford. After election II
e ought to be known as :s a rich man who who :
ailed in his ambition to be governor
ecause the intelligent people Of the
tate would not tolerate the methods he
cod
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
Municipal Judges.
Londonderry Sitter

Just why should the judges of munich
pal courts in this state be appointed by
the governor, while all the other judges
and justices of the various courts are
elected? Isn't the principal of giving one
man the power of saying who shall dis
pense justice entirely contrary to Yer
mont ideas of democracy? A government
by the people and getting just as far
away from one-man power as possible,
should be ever in our minds. 1t is more
than likely that a governor will appoint
one of his staunch supporters to an office
whenever possible, and that the peoples
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
WY'poisoSlse cum
Several Simple but Elects.
for Stopping the unpl,,,,.

The extraorlinar5 fsi,.
duoed the largi.i trn -
Kim. ioxlceiendioh LAT -
w fortune 90 - n mas,
there y no doubt thsi I,a.k
sons who passed tie FoBrl
Try wall suffer 10 lie h,n -
the poison, Which d M - ~
the most abomlHail5 siHi,,-..
person may have. =
Ihrfe arr some itfs5us Ma
n nights sleyp il a I'd Z. "a.
suffer no Ill effects tao :,
ago ] had such seleff s,t,,l
only blinded me i6f Two H..
my face and limb. 70 well a ~
tent that ! rtsembled 4 -
Phaniiasis and va. nhAhs "a
house 10 vote for Mr Hugts
time j have found -ey.,,l
which undoubtedly have rfe,.,1
lar attacks. @
A. soon as see the fw "a,
inflammation Of ivy p5l.osi,s
pure grain alcohol with a .rs,,.
and after Il has been ab.of,.s
skin ! apply by the ,ame ns,,,
erous quantity Of hydro.b -
The alcohol not only reIeys. 4!
fort but dissolves tie toxin. n.
gen peroxide effectuslly Nh. 4.
The oftener the application. A, ~
better. Application II ver
will give much relief. When ~ =.
has developed into bu.,ule. n -
will put an end to the poison H.
hours.
Another treatment that gay, =.
relief before ! found the presly
was that Of a two 10 four ter -,
lion Of potassium rermansanst. ~
by sponge or cloth. This di.csj,s
skin, but that disadvantage /. !, ~,
20 the relief the treatment brire
For some persons neither 4
reatments may be Of any yalue p
ny Is year, search Tor a Gun
discovered that wha, will cure q,
on's ivy poisoning will have % I'D
mothers. Sugar Of lead. tia, a n
" of physicians, is not a cure and !
rom being a preventive. /, Is socI
nd now and then prevents The q
rom spreading, but ! have nsys Z
r heard of anybody having bssn =
y it's application. Zinc ointmei q
ONE persons. Latherne the 10
arts with carbolic soap and lits
ry into the skin is very etiadsz Z
A package OF baking Cd
bathtub filled with water Will ON
ight's sleep as a reward to The va
no has the poison on the body.
Another cure which has broust. .
mess to many sufferers is the gNh
on Of powdered bismuth. Il til
ibbed over the skin il will pme
olson in many instances and i ts
animation has set in or the pusiIe z
eruption the powdered bismuth rtS
generously well and often, vii ds
cure so quickly that the sufferer d
. amazed.
A photographer discovered that l7fI
Ilphate OF soda, which he use il
has cured him in les "
rec hours. He dissolyes eight tessaa
Is of hyposulphate of soda in ~
water and applies il as soon 81
Aammation appears or after the az
IN. The hyposulphate Of soda and
e other remedies given above are ban
".
I hope that some Of the readers d Y
in may be benefited by one q
her Of these remedies. 1t has taken
ars to find a remedy that will cure =
d in thankfulness | transmit al
needles that | have ever tried, KNOWN
at those which did not cure me "
We a beneficial effect on otheF-M
,rk Sun.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

Nahum p. Kingsley of Rutland has
gwen $4,000 to the Rutland hospital
association in memory of his wife. Mrs.
Adelaide II. Kingsley, the money to be
used in building an addition TO the
hospital for an operating room. The
room now in use is inadequate.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
Trout Protection.
bennington Banner.)

In this county the closing Of some of
porarily effected through that provision
Of the statutes which permitted the stock
ing of brook and the prohibition of
fishing for term of years and the prac
tice has proved, through the improved
conditions that prevailed in the main
streams, that it is the best possible
method of maintaining the supply of
trout. In the opinion of many sportsmen
the restocking Of Vermont streams would
not be necessary if the little mountain
feeder streams could be closed and rigidly
protected.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
Bureau Of Politics,
~.

Bureau Of Politics,
Brattleboro, Vt.
Who should apply to for Porter Dale's
late job A. deputy collector Of customs
at Island Pondy ! undentand that Il
wouldn't interfere with my present
duties. Your truly,
Barnet. July 10. B. g.
There is no need OF applying TO anyone.
II you are wanted you win be called. II
YOU are not called il means that you
don't weigh enough to. make you Of value
in the scheme OF machine politics.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

The platform adopted by the Vermont
democrats last week did not condemn"
the republican insurgents AZ several
papers reported but commended the prin.
ciples of these progressive statesmen.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

such doctrine as subssniss. bu, !, isnt
new.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

Battered as second class matter January =,
1901, Al the Pesi efhes a. hraiiieeefs, VI I'M
der the act 81 Congress Of March :, 1879,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
Worse and Worse.

Worse and Worse.
Barre Tines
May we ask, Watts on Mead! a1 an, =
pect a civil reply from the Bra'se"'
ReforIners
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22
INDEPENDENCE.

saArrLrsoRo. FRIDAY. JULY 90. 1910
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

One Of these days the town author.
tiles ought 10 consider the matter Of
Strengthening and widening Main street
between Flat and Elliot streets. This
could be done by acquiring portion
Of the land now occupied by the Judge
building on the west side Of the high.
way. and the improvement would add
greatly 20 the appearance Of the bust
ness section Of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-22

People who have an opportunity to
ride over that portion of the Putney
road that has been treated with oil
can easily imagine what blessing the
treatment is proving to residents of
that section. After the success of this
experiment at dust-laying it must have
been a comparatively easy matter to
raise sufficient money to treat the re-