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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

A good many Vermonters are not par
ticularly proud of the fact that their
senior SENATOR Mr.. Dillingham;, as a
member of the committee on privileges
and elections was one of those to sign
their names to the report acquitting Sena-
tor Lorimer of Illinois on the bribery
charges brought against him in connection
with his election. Lorimer was elected
senator by the Illinois legislature May
&c, 1909, at the end of contest lasting
since the previous January, and in which
% ballots were taken. AT the advisory
primary held in August, 1908, he was not
a candidate, and his name did not appear
in the legislative balloting until May 10.
In the ballot taken the day previous to
his election he received but one vote, and
his unexpected victory was accompanied
by all kinds of fraud rumors. Four mem
beers of the legislature afterward confessed
they were bribed, and testified under
oath that the men who bribed them were
three other members who also voted for
Lorimer. The senatorial investigating
committee, however, defended Lorimers
seat on the plea that if there were bribery
not enough members were bribed to inhu-
ence the result. This report does not sat
isfy number of senators, including Bev-
eridge of Indiana, and the scandal will
be thoroughly ventilated.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13
NOT DEAD YET.

The Reformer believes that majorit,
Of the smal-town representatives who
voted against the direct primary bill upor
its reconsideration Tuesday were sincere
in their belief that the measure would in
some way curtail the power that the small
towns are now supposed to have in the
states election machinery, This was the
principal argument advanced against the
bill in the discussion that preceded its
death, and one which was assiduousy cir
culated from Saturday until Tuesday The
fact that the discoveries of this alleged
Interior purpose were corporation attor-
neys did not seem to hold any signif-
canoe for the opposing representatives al
though brief reference to it was made
during the debate. The suspicion was ere
ated and its source was not considered.
In our humble opinion there is abso-
primary election would allow few of the
larger towns to dominate state politics
and dictate nominations. The claim is
absurd on the face of it, being based ON
the preposterous assumption that it would
be possible to get every republican
voter in these towns to vote for the same
candidate What the law would actually
accomplish is the elimination of the inhu-
ence of political leaders. 1t would give
to the people the power to name county
and state officers, whereas at present they
are able only to ratify the nominations
made by few politicians If it offered !
any advantage in the way of combination
this advantage would certainly be with
the small towns.
The real opposition to the direct pri-
mary plan, in Vermont as well as else
where, comes from the corporate interests
that appreciate the Importance of being
able at times to have hand in the selec-
ton of administrations Their agents are
the ones who fight the scheme under
whatever pretext seems best suited to
their success. In Vermont the fear of the
small towns of losing anything in the way
of influence has furnished these interests
with the necessary ammunition, and the
opportunity to secure honest expression
of popular will has been passed by. But
direct primaries will come in Vermont
just as surely as they have in other states,
because as soon as Vermonters have the
question put before them fairly and forci-
bly, they will see that it is simply this
Shall the people rule?
The Reformer is glad to see that Messrs.
Alderman, Baldwin, Convey, Chapman,
Miller, Stafford, and Whitney of the
Windham county delegation recognize the
need of direct primary law in this state.
Likewise it regrets that Messrs. Allard,
Bemis, Butterfeld, Dewitt, Grout, Hill,
Howard, Lyman, Martin, Plumb, Sher-
win, Thomas, Wells, and Wright were {
either misled by the fallacious small
town argument or for some other reason
were unconvinced as to the necessity of
change in the old order
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

a course of instruction in table man
ners and general etiQuette Yes, that is
what has been suggested in connection
with the other courses of study for a college
A fine idea, certainly We must admit
that it would be helpful to many students,
But how about the rest of us, who never
take college course? Are not good man.
ners intended for us? Does it not seem as
ii good manners might be taught in high
schools and academies? Come to thinl;
of it, large proportion of us never even
take high school nor preparatory course.
What then? Would it be possible for
children in the elementary schools to learn
about such matters? | have heard OF
teachers in such schools having the chill
dren bring dinners on certain days so
observe the same care in manners at if at
an invited tea party. (And pray tell, how
can children behave well at party or any
social affair, if their only instruction at
home is given just as they are ready to
start, when they are admonished to "be-
have themselves All that is learned at
one school dinner is supposed to be put
into practice at home until the next les
son. Of course, to make such a plan eff
fective, the teacher must be well trained
What if she isn't college graduate and
in etiquette? In the good old days OF
long ago, every self-respecting father and
mother gave their children, from infancy,
the benefit of their own knowledge and
training along these lines, urging them to
supplement this training by observation.
The old ways were not inclusive of all the
new ways, but they were far ahead of
nothing. Habits of good manners and
politeness, with the desire to keep them
in constant use, if instilled into the mind
in childhood will grow with the child and
become a valuable life asset. In addition,
there should be opportunity for nstruc.
ton and improvement in every grade of
every school, from kindergarten to col
lege,
When you have short length of elias
tic braid left over, sew the ends together
and make a band. These bands are con-
venient, to slip around packages of various
stockings, rolls of pieces, post cards, etc
Fashion writers predict that for next
spring and summer there will be no one
fixed fashion to follow, but that each indi-
yldual will select models that are suitable
for her complexion and figure. Also that
suits, hats, and garments will be becom-
ing. and of great variety, rather than fol-
lowing one general outline and cut because
it is ''the fashion,"
The North. American suggests for the
New Year the following
Resolved, That
"a smile will carry. me more success
July through the coming year than
rown. Besides, it is more becoming.
Despite the fact that love makes the
world go round, he cannot pay the gas
dill, or the rent. Look out for the bread
md cheese, and love will provide the
Kisses.
Possibly if you be not entertaining to
our husband, some other woman will
lave pity on him. Never let boredom de.
cend on your home
Relatives must be taken as they come.
but be discreet in the selection of friends
when in doubt, believe the best Of the
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13
Legal Notices.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
RcTATE 0E ANNIE PERRY.

ESTATE OF ANNIE PERRY.
The undersigned. having been appointed 3
Honorable Probate Court for the District d /
horo, Commissioners. 10 receive. examine ~
lust the claims and demands Of all persons T.,
the estate Of Annie Perry late Of Bnus
in said District. deceased. and all claims e1kIs
In offset thereto hereby give notice that VT,
meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the Bratts
Trust Co. in the town Of Brattleboro In said dh.
on the 18th day OF January and III,
M. on each Of said days and that six months
the 2lst day Of December A. d. 1910 Is thu
limited by said Court for said creditors 70 prs
their claims 10 Us for examination and allow
DATED at Brattleboro this oath day Of De-
Der A. d. 1910.
Fred B. Pier o.
E.w. Blodgett eO''''''sA'
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

The Windham county delegation was
about evenly divided on the bill to give
women the right to vote on the license
question, which failed of passage last
week, nine members voting for it and 10
against il out of the 10 present. Those
voting yes were Chapman Of Windham,
Convey of Grafton, Grout of Townshend,
Howard of Londonderry, Lyman of STRAIT
ton, Stafford of Brattleboro, Wells OF
Whitney of Marlboro, and
Wright of Westminster. Those who voted
no were Alderman of Vernon, Allard OF
Nottingham, Bemis of Athens, Butter
field of Wilmington, Hill of Dover, Mar
tin of Brooklne, Miller of Putney,
Plumb of Halifax, Sherwin of Jamaica,
and Thomas of Guilford, The absentees
were Babbitt of Rockingham, Baldwin OF
Dummerston, Dewitt of Newfane, and
Johnson OF Somerset.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13
The Legislative Lobby.

concord, N. II, MonltoT.I
If during the coming legislative session
the lobby is as conspicuous by its absence
from Concord as we have been promised
would be the case, then New Hampshire
folks who feel lonesome can go across the
border to Montpelier. Our Vermont ex-
changes tell us that The lobby at Mont.
pelier at this session of the legislature is
larger and more active than ever before"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

That a friend in need is friend indeed
finds its illustration in the announcement
that supporter of Mt. Hermon school
deposited $4,000 toward the building of
a new dormitory as soon as he learned Of
the destruction of Crossley hall last week.
If like good fortune would come to Yer
mont Academy which suffered similar
loss a few weeks ago the truth of the
mnNim Monld be donhlY impressive
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

That "slush fund" letter of Ferguson
of the Anti-Saloon league actually helped
the cause of true temperance by helping
to defeat the bill giving women the right
to vote on the license question, but it was
unintentional help on Fergusons part. 1t
isn't often that any act of his works to
the advantage of the cause that he is paid
to promote. How much longer will he
"get by?"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

Windham county sportsmen will be
glad to know that there is likely to be no
change in the law regarding this county's
trout season which has worked so satisfac-
torly during the past two years. Though
opposed on general principles to special
legislation State Fish and Game Commits
sioner Titcomb recognizes the conditions
that make an early open season desirable
in this corner of the state and will offer
no objection to the law as it now stands,
Furthermore he realizes that the most
effectual law is that which is strongly
backed by public sentiment.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

BY gain of $1,000 in total receipts for
the year Just closed the Greenfield post
oilice steps ahead of that in Brattleboro,
whose gain for the year was something
over $1,700 Naturally enough we do not
relish having our neighbor down the val
ley excel in this particular activity, but
the wonder of it is that Greenfield, with
population in excess of 10000, has al
lowed Brattleboro to remain in the lead
for so long. Moreover, we haven't any
cause to complain. A total business OF
S46,SOO is pretty good for a postoiiice in
a town of less than 5000 inhabitants.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

Apparently there is a time-lock on NJ j.
Hapgood's conscience. He has just got
around to return the $17.30 "unduly
taken for full mileage one way upon the
occasion of the Thanksgiving recess of
the session of 1904 "
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

Since the Price of Eggs Rose.
Hewitt-"How did he make his for
tune"
Jewitt-"He kept a hen."-Woman's
Home Companion.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-01-13

no other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

cut kindling for morning use. As he was pulling about among some broken boxes his eye fell on a big packing box that his grandmother had kept for some fu- ture use. "Ah," said Scotty, that's the box Granny said a coaster-a little bobsled-could be made from Wonder if I could make one? Believe I'll try"
 A little later Scotty was busy in the kitchen, Granny watching him and giving suggestions concerning his work. He had borrowed from neighbor a saw, hatchet and plane, and with the addition of his strong pocket-knife and a few nails soon had a very good nome made" sled, with wooden runners, of course. But the run ners were nice and smooth, and put to- gether securely. It was not Scotty's first carpenter work. He had built kitchen shelves and benches and wlndow-seats for old Granny" So he knew how to use the tools and nails to good advantage
 Now a piece of that old clothesine will do for the front, said Granny. And he went into the cellar and cut from a looped-up clothesline five feet of rope to tie to the front of Scottys sled
 When all was done, the sled ready for use, Scotty looked at the clock. '"Too late to try it tonight, Granny. It's half past 10! Who could believe that I have been three hours making that sled? We'll. hours do fly when one is preparing for a good time," he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
Katharine a11d Robbie m the Alps.

"VERY heavy snow had fallen dur
 ing the night. great drifts of 1t H being piled in fence corners, on y N south sides of buildings and in cross
 streets. where the wind swept round in circles. And then the tempera- ture had fallen. freezing these small moun- tains of snow till one could pass over them without danger of breaking through.
 At window stood Katherine Kingdom. aged 12, and her little brother. Robbie, aged nine. They were enjoying the great snow without.
 "oh. just see that drift across the street!'' cried Robbie Almost as high as MT. Browns house, isn't it?'
 ''Yes, 1t looks like mountain replied Katherine. "See how at goes up In the middle to point? It's like the pictures of the Alps.'
 "oh-h-h oo!" calculated Robbie. fatten- ing his nose against the window pane. ''Oh-h-h-oo! wisht we could go out and climb the mountain" he added.
 Then an idea came to Katherine. "I'll asked mamma" she said. And away she ran to her mothers sewing-room. "Oh, mamma, may Robbie and I explore the Alps this morning? We'll not stay out k till our feet ache or our fingers jingle. We'll come in every 10 minutes and get warm." Mrs. Kingdom looked up from her sew ing. But, dearie," she said, smiling, ''the Alps are so far away. If you were to take the fastest train to New York and there embark on the fastest boat It would take you something like 12 days, to reach the Alps. So, I fear you'll have to postpone your exploring those wondrous mountains till sometime in the far flu ture"
 "But-I didn't mean the surc-enough Alps" explained Katherine. 'I meant our play Alps-Robbie's and mine. We call the snowdrifts the Alps. May we put on our warmest things and go out to explore the drifts down the street? There is quite a mountain in front of Mir. Browns house."
 Mrs. Kingdom smiled indulgently. "All right, dear But you must fetch your wraps here, for I must see that you are properly clothed for the climb up the Jungfrau."
 Katherine broke into a happy laugh, clapping her hands. "Oh, mamma,'' she cried. Robbie and will play that the big drift is the Jungfrau. And we'll have to have some Alpine staffs, won't we?''
 Certainly. you couldn't climb the old Jungfrau without staffs" agreed Mrs. Kingdom. While you are getting your wraps yours and Hobbies - I'll look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

can earn sellin papers, son, to keep the wolf from the door. But after this year, maybe you'll do better. You're learnin' lots at night school, sonny, and you'll be fitted to get into business of your own, maybe. I often see you with fine newsstand down by the, Railroad Hotel where you'll get a big patronage
 'Thatll come with time, Granny" said scotty, hopefully. 'Tll be ready to quit school in year or two. Then I'll hustle job that'll bring us-you and me, Granny-a good livin'."
 Then the happy shouts and laughter of the coasters came through the walls and windows of the little wooden building occupied by old Mrs. Rich and her grand son. And the old lady resumed: "As was sayin', Scotty, the youngsters are havin' a fine time on the hill. Oh, wisht had your grandpap's knack for doing things. I'd take that old wooden box out in the shed and make you a sled. He could ave done 1t, an well, too. Oh, he was a great man, sonl'
 And great soldier" added Scotty. And his eyes raised to a cheap crayon portrait on the wall. It was of fine AooA'hS' eeionSiy puiI hidu III HIS priiue. "Grandpap looks every inch general" Scotty said. "Wisht could do something great-something brave like he did"
 Granny sighed, ''but grandpap had to pay dearly for his bravery" she said. shaking her head slowly. He was a brave soldier-a fine officer after he was made captain. Ah, he did his duty for his country!''
 "Ycs. Granny, he died for it." said Scotty. He couldn't have done more."
 Then Scotty went to the woodshed to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
Three Little Red Apples.

of the apples (the one that had done the nudging) and gave it to the little son of his customer. As the child took 1t greedi- ly, the lady said:
 What do you say to MT. Jones for the nice red apple, Johnnie?"
 Thank you, sir,'' said Johnny, making ready to bite the apple.
 But at the moment his attention was attracted by basket of mixed nuts. '.Oh, mammal he cried. q want some nuts"
 ''Give me a nickels worth of nuts for Johnny" said the lady, handing a five cent piece to the groceryman. In another minute the red apple was stuffed into a tight, dark pocket which smelled of mar bles, old leather. rubber bands, a greasy top, a soiled mitten with it's thumb pulled off, and two rusty pennies. The owner of all these desirable things was busy cracking nuts between bis teeth. The apple was entirely forgotten.
 After the lady and the little boy had disappeared down the street, the two red apples winked at one another. "He's gone," whispered the one who had been nudged. Hen soon know his fate."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

"Yes, and, have m inkling that we'll soon follow. for we are the choice of the whole basket of apples. All the others are two-sided or freckled. Wen go soon.''
 And they did go soon. Within five min. utes, along came. young man, leading q dog byaa strap. He paused, took dime from his pocket and bought some apples Among the apples the grocer put into the paper bag was red apple number two.
 ''Ah. left till the last," walled the one remaining red apple. Then his lamenta- tons were stopped by little girl, who picked him up. saying to the grocer: How much for this pretty red apple. sirT'
 "One penny. my little lady," replied the groceryman. The little girl produced the penny and took the apple. Off toward school she ran, the third apple stuffed into her school bag. At recess she took the apple out and ate it, giving every second bite to her little chum. And to- gether they soon had eaten through to the core. There they found several pretty brown seeds and told their fortunes with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

about and find some staffs for you.'
 "All right, mamma" said Katherine, running off toward the living-room to tell Robbie all about their plan. "I'l fetch Robbie and our wraps to your sewing room right away mammal
 Mrs. Kingdom. ever happy while indulg- ing her dear children in some innocent amusement, went to the hall and took down an old walking-stick belonging to MT. Kingdom. Then she searched through the kitchen for something to take the place of another walking-stick.
 There's that old broom-the one on the back porch that's good for nothing" sug- gested Maggie, the woman-of-all-work "I can chop the handle off for you. ma'am. if you say so."
 That's good idea, Maggie said Mrs. Kingdom. You may take the hatchet and chop off the broom end. The handle will do admirably for Hobbies use as an Alpine staff"
 Ten minutes later Katherine and Robbie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22
A ANEWSBO1 HERO.

> HE Newtonville boys had a fine coasting place. It was down a
 steep hillside, and away from the " theS business thoroughfares of the.
 town. There every evening might be seen from one dozen to one hundred boys with their sleds, enjoying the fine winter pastime of flying down the long hill, to walk deliberately up 1t again. And with them were their sisters and girl friends, and an occasional mother or "big' sister to see that they did not run into danger. One evening when q fine. heavy and solid snow lay on the ground the children turned out in force to enjoy it. The hillside was dotted black with them, and their gay shouts and merry laughter could be heard long way off.
 "The children are having a fine time tonight, son." said old Granny" Rich. She was speaking to her grandson. scotty Rich, palefaced chap of 12. scotty was a newsboy and lived with his aged and widowed grandmother. His parents we're dead.
 Yep, Granny" said Scotty. "Wisht I had a coaster. Thought I'd make enough on extras this winter to have one. But 1t seems extras don't sell so well as I'd planned. Funny how men won't buy an extra. Think they get It all in the next mornin' daily, I reckon"
 ''Yes, an times are close this winter, son." explained Granny. T had set my heart on your havin' the coaster, and also a new pair of sidewalk skates. But times are too hard. You see, I get only this small pension from the povern- ment because I'm an old soldiers widow. But it aint enough to keep you and me, you see. So, we have to take all you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22

'Yes, come and climb the Jungfrau," said Katherine, also beckoning to Jack. q
 In another minute Jack appeared at the front door, overcoated and warmly wrapped for the ascent up the frozen snow drift. And he carried stan also, one in the form of an old umbrella stick. It had good. crooked handle, which made 1t very useful
 Just as the three little folks were reach- ing the top, Katherine, by virtue of her sex and superior years, being permitted by her companions to set foot on the pinnacle first. there happened very happy surprise for them There, at the base of the Jungfrau, and at some 50 feet distance from the children was Mrs. Kingdom. and she had Robbie's kodak In her hands. Take your positions she called out. ''and then stand still till I get snap"
 'Oh. mammals going to snap us on top the Jungfrau!' cried Katherine, her eyes sparkling with pleasure and anticipation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-22


 his home made sled. Look at it!" cried one boy. "Say, it must have come out of the ark! Gee, 1t will go like a washtub! Just about as clumsy!'
 Then a roar of laughter went up at Scotty's expense. His face reddened. but he was not coward, and dragged his sled to the top of The hill, preparatory to coasting down. The children stood in groups, discussing him and his funny looking old home made sled" But Scotty did not pay any heed to their thrusts, and took comfortable position on the sled and started down the hill. At the same time a very fine sled started also; seated on 1t was the boy who had cried out to him so insultingly just minute before. They ran almost neck and neck toward the bottom of the hill, Scotty turning deaf ear to the boys rude and unfriendly taunts about his sled
 When about one hundred feet from the bottom of the coasting hill, where the sleds found a good landing place on an untraveled road, a crazed horse hitched to q four-wheeled dray dashed round the corner and made toward the very spot that Scotty and his tormentor would