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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

Cbirapo from Oct, Is TO ~ US y nr,J
.a,e from the Brattleboro brothefhool'
S,,ave an extended account Of the bni,
aus sessions. He moved that thc hth'.
,Ieboro brotherhood appropriate WI
his wear instead Of $40 ior na'' Sn,,,
, il was so voted, As, the hour
w wo Int when Mr.. Clapp finished SPEAK
Inc Rev. ROY NJ. lloughton SPOKE ntlenny
~ ,he work of the local brothcfhool,
n, referred 10 the Better BrattleDor9
rnmpnipn which was ihangurh.o1
,hroupR the efforts Of men interested
in brotherhood work. Mr.. lionght9n De
ii.yed that the town of BfaitiepoIo
never before received such 4 volume OF
publicity or such high'grade adNerlls'
INC ms that brought about by the cam
nnipn referred to. lie quoted from
new book on brotherhood work q reieer.
once 10 the campaign inauguraled by
The men of Bfnttlebor0 and pointed out
The fnr.rcachng influence Of the WORK
of Frank &. Over, national secretary
who came 10 Brattlehoro aud SPOKE
daily In the auditorium during the
campaign. Geofgr l., Durham :, spoke
briefly of the work of the men class
I'M the sunday school under the leader
shin of John l.. Howard,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
New Railroad Incorporated.

Articles of incorporation have been is
sued by the secretary of state to the
Swanton & Alburg Railroad company,
with its principal Offices at Barre. The
capital stock of the new corporation is
100000, divided into 1000 shares of
500 each. Twenty three shares are
taken by Barre citizens, three by citi-
zens of Canada and 475 shares by
Charles s. Mellen of New Haven, Conn.
The directors of the new corporation
are Fred S. Darling of Barre, Frank G..
Rowland of Barre, Thomas II. Cave, jr.,
of Barre, s. Keemle of Toronto, and A.
C. Percival of Montreal. The purpose
of the corporation is, to construct, main
tain and operate a railroad, starting in
the town of Swanton and extending to
Alburg, distance of 10 miles. This
road will be connecting link between
the st. ,Johnsbury & Lake Champlaln
road at Swanton and the Rutland rail
road at Alburg.
The articles of incorporation are is
sued on the findings of the Vermont
public service commission, which issued
a certificate to the incorporators under
date of Oct. 81, as follows: owe there
fore hereby certify that the said pro-
posed railroad, namely, the Swanton &
Alburg Railroad company, will be pro-
motive of the general good of the state
and that said petitioners have complied
with the provisions of the statute for
the formation of a railroad corporation
by voluntary association.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
A BIT OF ADVICE.
First - Don't Delay. Second Don t
Experiment.

If you suffer from backache; head
aches or dizzy spells; if you rest poorly
and are languid in the morning; if the
kidney secretions are irregular and un-
natural in appearance, do not delay. The
kidneys are calling for help. Slight
symptoms of kidney trouble are but
fore-runners Of more serious complaints.
They should be given attention before
it is too late.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney
trouble. They are recommended by
thousands. Can Brattleboro residents
desire more convincing proof than the
statement of Brattleboro citizen who
says that the cure Doan s Kidney Pills
effected years ago has proven perma-
nent2
o. F. Bailey, Sc Canal street, Brattle-
boro, VT, says: "Doan s Kidney Pills
have done me world of good and will
ingly recommend them. This remedy
cured me of kidney trouble some years
ago and I have had no recurrence. The
statement gave in their praise in Sep
TENDER, 1908, still holds good'
For sale by all dealers. Price so cehts.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Rememher the nama-Doan 's-and
take no other.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
Want Water Power Controlled.
Greenfield Gazette.)

The future competition between the
big water power companies developing
a proposition like the Deerfeld river,
and the smaller light and power com
panies, came up for discussion at Bos
ton, Wednesday, in connection with a
hearing before the Gas and Electric
Light commission on the Amherst Gas
company petition to issue $4,000
more stock. Control of water powers
by the state was urged. Philip Cabot
representing the petitioners, said after
the hearing that the Deerfeld River
company is offering power when they
do not know anything what it will cost,
for the works are not yet finished. Yet,
two years in advance, they offer power
for given rates, not knowing whether
or not they can furnish it at a profit.
Such proceedings on the part of a
water-power company must disturb
business generally for the small com
panies and the board cannot offer any
protection against Them
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

All of Windham county took pride IN
the record made in the last legislature by
Representative f. H. Babbitt Of Rocking
ham. He was without doubt one of the
strongest men in that body, and exerted
a potent influence in favor of all the pro-
gressiye measures that it passed. That
the legislatures record was not better
one was no fault of Mr.. Babbitt. Brat
tleboro people remember particularly the
good work that he did in connection with
the ill-fated railroad bill and the Austne
Institution measure, and will no doubt be
disposed to look with favor on his asplra-
ton to be senator from the north district
of Windham county next year. Mr.. Bah
bitt mas already announced his candidacy,
at the same time coming out strongly IN
favor of Allen NJ Fletcher of Cavendish
for governor and Frank E. Howe of Ben
nington for lieutenant governor. 1t IS
significant that one who was so closely
associated with Messrs. Fletcher and Howe
in the last legislature should thus endorse
them for the offices in question, for 1t
shows their public service to be of the
genuine variety that stands the test of
intimate examination
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
Congregational Brotherhood Annual.

About IS members of the Brother
hood of the Congregational church sat
down to a bountiful supper IN the yes
try Wednesday evening, after Whlch
the business of the first annual meeting
was transacted President f, H. III
dreth called the business meeting TO or
der. Secretary W. 7. Bruce read the
minutes of the meeting at which the
organization was perfected and also
gave report of the several meetings
OF the brotherhood held during the year.
Treasurer \. l.. Clapp announced that
he had received Sl60.6J from member
shin fees and other sources which, with
the exception of 30 cents, had been dis
bnrsed. He said that there were still a
few unpaid bills amounting to about $50.
Both reports were accepted and adopt
ed. President IIildreth asked how the
brotherhood would elect its officers for
the coming year and George l.. Durham
moved that the chair name nominal.
ing COMMITTEES. The committee named
was G. H. Durham, Il. c. Crosby and
II. +, Jordan. The list of nominations
were as follows: President,
Frank +. Perry; vice president, W. A.
Gilbert; secretary, ". T. Bruce; treas
urer, 4. l.. Clapp; teacher, John X.
Howard; membership committee, ii. f.
Jordan; program committee, r. I. Al
ans; Bible study, &. NJ. Clay; evangel-
istic work committee, j. G. Stafford;
BOYS work committee, .. b. Hughes;
labor and social service, Clarke {. Fits;
missions, l.. A. Whitney, II was
moved that the secretary be instructed
to east one ballot for he list of nomina.
tions presented but Mr.. Perry said that
he would be unable to serve. A motion
was made to name Mr.. Perry as chair.
man of the committee on labor and
social service and place Mr. Fits at
the head of the brotherhood which was
done and the ticket thus named was
declared elected In the absence of the
newly-elected president Vice President
w. A. Gilbert presided for the remand
er of the evening.
A. l.. Clapp, who attended the meet,
ing of the national brotherhood in
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
Meats-Retail.

The annual election of officers of the
Vermont Horticultural society took
place Friday in Montpelier as follows:
President, T.. II. llallett, St. Johnsbury;
secretary, NJ. b. Cummings, Burlington
treasurer, A. NJ. Vaughn. Randolph f.;
auditor, +. 5. Wright, Middlebury; ex.
ecutive committee, G. l.. Holmes of
Charlotte, Luther Putnam of Cam
bridge, George d. Aiken of Putnev, 4.
II. Hallett of St. Johnsbury, NJ. B. Cum.
mings of Burlington. President Perry
was allowed to retire at his own request
and the secretary east the ballot for the
list presented by the nominating com
mittee.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

The open season for deer in Vermont
begins "Wednesday and continues until a
weel, from the following Saturday inclu'
siye. During that time persons holding
licenses may hunt deer between the hours
of ! u. M, and J p, m, except on SUNDAY,
the 10Th, The law gives each authorized
hunter the right TO kill one deer having
horns not less than three inches long, and
obliges him to show the head Of his quarry
to the nearest game warden, In addition
to these regulations deer hunters should
bear in mind the extreme Importance of
caution. Don't shoot till you see the
whites of their eyes" is Il good slogan to
udopt while in the woods The hunter
who is going out solely for a good time
should leave his rifle at home, for firearms
and whiskcy are an miquitous combina.
. t,,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
Vermont s Militia.
(Barre Times.

Vermont 5 military department, by
frequent demands for surrender of char
tiers in the Vermont National Guard, the
latest one being at Brandon. shows that
the military arm of the state is getting
to be proposition of serious business
and that laxity of interest will not be
tolerated long. 1t is rumored that one
or two more now holding charters are in
somewhat unsatisfactory condition. If
the military side of the state is to
amount to anything, this is the correct
attitude to maintain.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

stitutional amendment that will permit the
enactment OF liquor laws that will have
the support of public opinion aud there
fore be capable of enforcement He calls
attention to the fact that Maine cities
are overwhelmingly opposed to proh'bl'
ton while the small towns are IN favor
of it, and points out the obvious result;
namely, inability to enforce the law IN
where sentiment is against
it. Governor Plaisted is also of the
opinion that the states election laws are
sadly in need Of revision, and expects the
legislature 10 consider this question also.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
Gent TRIAL VERMONT RA|lW
TRAINS LEAVE BRlTTLtSOso

5:sl a. m. Daily. For Springfield Az
York.
lbs a m. Except Sunday. Mail for Men Ia,
Worcester and Boston.
7:30 a. m. Except Sunday, Mixed ior sogsi
donderry.
$50 a. N. Except Sunday Local tor Sim,
and New York.
1918 a. m. Except Sunday. Local fof Ne.
don. Worcester and Boston.
POI p. m. Except Sunday, Localior Spr-,
and New York.
$50 p. m. Except Sunday. LocAli for Men
don. Worcester. Boston and New YofE i,
Norwich Line steamers.
all .. m. Daily. Express for Sprhgss5
New York.
600 p. m. Except Sunday, Mail for sogs
donderry.
s:3i p. m. Except Sunday. Local for Sprs,
and New York.
SGT p. m. Sundays only. Local for SpH,s
and New York.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

Having emuated Brattleboro to the ex-
tent of establishing rest room, Mont
pelier is now considering ways and means
to begin the work of district nursing.
This is another form of civic progress in
which the Capital City may well follow
the example Of this town, in which well
organized district nursing system has been
in operation for number of years,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
TRAINS ARRIVE BPlTTlEHOHo

s.5I a. m. Daily. Local from Springfield.
$50 a. m. Except Sunday. Mail iron 5
Londonderry.
1000 a. m. Except Sunday. Mail from Nes \
via Norwich Line Steamers, New Lon
Worcester and Boston.
ll.05 q. m. Except Sunday Mall from s.,
field
2.07 D. m. Except Sunday. Express frur
London, Worcester and Boston
2:27 p. m. Daily. Express from New YHI
Springfield.
3:55 p. m Except Sunday Mixed frur
Londonderry.
5:53 p. m. Except Sunday. Local fru-
York and Springfield.
500 D. m. Except Sunday, Mail from
London. Worcester and Boston.
1923 p. m. Daily. Express from New York
Springfield.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

The Bennington Banner is on record as
saying that if the republican party re-
dominates President Taft it will not have
a ghost of show of rejecting him And
the Banner was the original Taft boomer
of Vermont in 1908. However, it does
not follow that because the Banner thinks
republican defeat probable it thinks it de-
sirable as well.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

Bmttlrboro boasts of comparatively
Young lawyer with practice estimated AZ
5000 year, and yet some people would
still have us believe that young lawyers
have To 90 out OF Vermont in order TO sue
rced. Burlington Free Press.
Neither young lawyers nor young men in
other professions have to 90 out of Brat
tlcDoro, Vermont, in order to succeed. This
town is the exception that proves the rule,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

There is a rumor that the editor Of the
Burlington Free Press is greatly pleased
with the reception given that letter from his
dear friend, Leslie NJ Shaw 1t is said
that plans are under way for Mr. Shaw to
write series of them for publication UNI
der the title, Encouraging the Tax.dodger
or Nermont's Us k) Golden Opportunity.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

Finally corrected returns show that
Maine retained constitutional prohibition
by a majority of SIS. This result was
due to the acceptance by the governor and
council of revised returns from four towns.
In announcing the outcome of the special
election of last September Governor Plais-
ted states that he shall call an extra ses-
sion of the legislature to submit con-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

If, 800 days ago this week, anyone in
Brattleboro had dared TO predict that
full year would pass without something in
the way of railroad improvement he would
have been called the champion pessimist
of the community.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

The esteemed Windsor Journal proposes
Charles w Gates, of Franklin, for lieuten-
ant ex-governor, The Messenger believes that
il a vote of the people of Vermont generally
could be taken on the subject it would be
a well-nigh unanimous decision that he was
doing and could do more for the state IN
his present capacity of the highway com
missioner than in any political office that
might be proposed to him. And he is win.
ming lust as much credit and honor and
proving Just as much public usefulness,
too, as Acknowledgements or governor
st. Adams Messenger.
Something over two years ago when the
name of Mr.. Gates was proposed in con
nection with the governorship The Reform
er gave expression to an opinion almost
identical with that of the Messenger in
the foregoing paragraph. With due respect
to the dignity of the Office of lieutenant
governor and to those who have held 1t
and hope to hold it, we believe it much
easier to find a man to meet its require
ments than to discover one who possesses
the qualifications needed in successful
state highway commissioner, As long as
Mr.. Gates holds his present office Vermont
will not have to hunt for a competent man
to take charge of its highways, and it is
to be hoped that political ambition will not
make such search necessary.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE.

There must have been some feryent wish
ing on the part of the republican leaders
Of Massachusetts, to father such thoughts
as those to which they gave utteranee pre-
yious to Tuesdays election. According
TO their statements, there WASH particle
of show for Governor Foss; in fact, he was
a fool to venture far from the cyclone
cellar which had thoughtfully been pre-
pared for him. Cartoons pictured HIM seek
ing safety from the approaching avalanche
of Fothingham ballots. lie was ndlcnled
"a a hopelessly defeated candidate carrying
through a monumental bluff. As the cam
paign drew to close the republicans
increased their estimates of the size oil
the victory until everything seemed over
but prolonged cheers for the G, q, L. Then
came the baloting and Foss won by a
majority large enough to settle all doubts
about the outcome. For one not Nersed IN
the ways of practical politics 1t is diiienlt
TO understand what campaign managers
think they gain by making claims that are
proved absurd by the people who do the
voting. 1t cannot be that Senator Lodge
or Senator Crane or any other OF the re-
publican leaders in the Bay State believed
all of the buncome that the state committee
circulated about rockingham certainty
of victory. Do they think that the plaln
everyday citizen will forget to take a pinch
of salt with the claims that are made next
year?
The victory of Foss in the face of the
fight that was made against HIM tins year
is significant OF spirit of independence
that is bound to have its effect on national
politics year hence. National republic
can leaders called upon Massachusetts to
do its threadbare weathervane stunt Tor
the sake of the approaching presidential
campaign, but the people refused to play
politics at the behest Of the politicians, II
is true that the administration of Governor
Foss has been marked by costly mistakes
and that much OF the progressive leglsla-
tion for which he takes credit would have
been enacted anyway. 1t is also true that
his course in numerous matters has been
governed altogether too much by the breeze
of self.advancement. Indeed, it is serious
question whether Massachusetts, would not
have been governed fully as well by the
republican candidate. But the encouraging
aspect of Foss's triumph is the apparent
determination of a steadily increasing
number of voters of all parties to reject
anything that savors of machine DONNA
tion. Foss appealed to them as an aggres-
siye fighter against an ancient and strongly
intrenched combination, and for that rea-
son they turned in and helped him win.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

What has become of the housewife who
kept hired girl? Has she been entirely
supplanted by the one who boasts maid!
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

Belief in signs is of course all bosh, but
at the same time it is reassuring to know
that the Farmers Almanac for 1912 is
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on 5O-cent bottle Of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

Entered as second class matter, January a.
1907, Of the postofiice at Brattleboro, VI
suder the Act OF Congress OF March :, 1879,
pRArTLIBoRo, FRIDAY NOV. 10, 1911.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

An Indiana woman and her daughter
were lost for three days in Chicago. If
it had been Boston they would not have
found their way in a week.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-10

When town of 5000 people can
boast of an annual building record of
$1j0,000 it is safe gamble that it
won I remain that size very long
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-13

Opelousas, La, May 6, 1911.
To the Members of the Board of
Aldermen, Of the City of
Opelousas, Louisiana.
Gentlemen. You are hereby
notified that there will be- meet
ing of your Honorable Board this
Saturday, May 9th, 1911, at 200
o'clock o. m, for the purpose of
receiving the report of the Com
mittee appointed to secure a loan
from our local banks for the re-
lief Of the power plant funds,
and to transact any matter rela-
tive to same; and for the further
purpose Of considering any mat
ter relative to issuing orders by
the Mayor for the purchase of
goods for the City.
M. HALPHEN, Mayor.
Attest: j. B. A. stage, Clerk.
Received the above notice on
the 9th day of May, 1911, and on
the same day and date | notified
Messrs. Daniel, Dietlein and
Blacksher in person, and Messrs.
Larcade and Loeb by leaving
word with their wives at their
domiciles, they being absent.
C. L. HAYES, Marshal.
Opelousas, La, May 6, 1911.
The Board of Aldermen met
pursuant to the above call. Pre-
sent: M. Halphen, Mayor, pre-
siding; Aldermen Daniel, Dietlein,
and Loeb. There being a quo
rum present the meeting was
called to order.
Motion by Mr.. Dietlein-
That the Mayor be authorized
to issue warrants for a sufficient
amount to cover the sight draft
and freight on two cars Of fuel
oil and demurage on same. Said
warrants to be drawn against the
Power Plant Funds operating ac-
count. Motion duly seconded
and carried.
On motion duly seconded and
carried the meeting Of the Board
of Aldermen was adjourned to
Monday May, 8, 1911, at 400
o'clock p. M.
M. HALPHEN, Mayor.
Attest: j. B. A. stage, Clerk.
Opelousas, La, May 8, 1911.
The Board of Aldermen met
pursuant to adjournment. Pre-
sent: NJ. Halphen, Mayor, pre-
siding; Aldermen Blacksher,
Daniel. Larcade and Loeb. There
being a quorum present the meet
ing was called to order.
On motion of Mr.. Daniel, duly
seconded and carried, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Be it resolved, that the finance
committee, composed of the
Mayor and Councilmen Loeb and
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-13
Proceedings Of the Board of
Aldermen.
Opelousas. La. Nav 2. 1911.

Opelousas, La, May 2, 1911.
The Board of Aldermen met in
regular session. Present: M.
Halphen, Mayor, presiding; AL
dermen: Blacksher, Daniel, Diet
lein, Loeb and Larcade; all the
members being present, the meet
ing was called to order.
On motion of Mr.. Dietlein,
duly seconded and carried, the
reading of the minutes was dis
pensed with.
Opelousas, La. May /, 1911.
To the Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen of the City of
Opelousas, Louisiana.
Gentlemen: I beg to report
that I have collected during the
month of April 1911, water and
light dues amounting to nine hun
dred and twenty nine and 4O-1OO
dollars 1929. 40), and turned over
said amount on to the City Treas
urer on the first day of May, 1911.
I beg to report further that
the following is the balance
shown in the accounts of the
various current funds.
General Tax Funds 1910 $9964. II
Colorado Sou Tax Funds 1920
Sidewalk Assessment
1909, Funds 939.73
Bridge Expense Funds IL 271.67
Contingent e Expense
Funds, 1911 9O.U
license Funds 1896
Fine Funds Gall
Market Funds 4.6o
Power P | a n t Account,
Overdrawn l575.9o
Respectfully submitted,
j. B. A. stage, City Clerk.
On motion duly seconded and car
ried the report of ]. B. A. Stage, City
Clerk. was received as read.
Opelousas, La, May 2, 1911.
To the Hon. Mayor and Members OF
the Board of Aldermen.
Gentlemen:
Herewith tender you my report OF.
collections for the month ending Apr.
80 th, 1911. as follows:
Corporation tax 1910 $2l6S 43
Tntarast / 95
Iinas "a 90
Stock Fines ~ 90
Market dues ~ w
Licenses for 1911 40o
10 dno taos at 90 Sass "A w