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Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

gressiVes i'm .. In about 40 per cent
Of the counties the ProgreSsives are
rated as either stronger or equally as
strong as the Republicans. In about
10 per cent Of these counties the
reports indicate some slipping on the
part of the ProgresSiyes. In the re.
mainder, the PrOgressives are pre-
pairing to put county tickets in the
field and NO sign of amy breaks in
their ranks is apparent.
Gov. Hodges is reported as strong
er or as strong as he was in 1912 in
all but 5 counties, and in 8 of these
the letters say that no one else woulo
be stronger. In only two letters is 1t
claimed that any other candidate
would get more votes.
The opinion is unanimous that the
Wilson administration is approved all
over the state and that the only oppo
sition to the Wilson tariff comes
from radical Republican sources. No
hostility to Governor Hodges is re-
ported amongst the organized labor
vote-that is, that part Of it which Is
Democratic. OF course, everybody F
acquainted with the fact that the So
cialst labor vote goes to the Social
ist ticket always. General satistac'
ton with the last legislature is ex-
pressed from almost every county.
Last week Governor Hodges was
endorsed at a meeting Of the Demo-
Gratis of Allen county; he was also
endorsed by a resolution at the Lar.
ned meeting at which 51S plates
were sold, and at which all Of the sui
rounding counties was represented
He was also endorsed at a big meet
ing at Sylvia, in Reno county.
These items simply show the onr'
Of Democratic public opinion in Kan
sas.
One of the pleasing incidents Of
Governor Hodges visit to the So"
diers Home at Fort Dodge, was the
presentation to him, of gold han
died umbrella by the wives Of the
old soldiers, inmates of that insti'u55
ton, given to him in appreciation o.
what he has been doing for them.
Col. J. N. Harrison, Dept. Command
er Of the State G. A R., visited the
Soldiers Home with the Governor anc
expressed himself as more than wed
pleased with the way the old veter'
ana and their wives We're beng tax
en care Of, and here the Press Blu
reau desires TO- note again the I'm
fairness Of the Republican press. Th'
Dodge City Globe, State Auditor DaT
IS paper. end the Topeka CautA
gave out a report which was entiref
misleading. They put COmmande
Harrison and Comrade Sutton IN th'
!lttitnds Q. criticiziPg Gov. Hodge
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27
FLEMING.

The II weeks old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Fleming, who live on the
Chas. Gunn farm near Heizer, died
at the home Of its grandparents in
this city last Friday after an Illness
of but a few days. The funeral ser,
vices were held Sunday and burial
made in the Great Bend Genet ry.
The little son was the only child
Ill the family and the young parens
are heart broken over its loss and
their many friends will sympath:ze
with them in their great affliction.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Achatz were
up from Bllinwood yesterday visiting
with their daughter, Mrs. John RObl,
Of north of EIlinwood, who underwent
am operation at the st. Rose hospital
on Wednesday. Mrs. RObl has
been in poor health for the past year
and it was thought necessary that
she undergo an operation at this
time. She stood the ordeal in good
shape and is now getting along as
well as could be expected.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27
EGGS FOR SALE.

From my pen Of pure bred, high
scoring White Wyandottes, $3.50 per
setting. Eggs from my farm fleck,
Of pure bred birds, SOC per setting,
$500 per 100. Let me supply your
incubator eggs. =. n. Ewing, Route
I, Pawnee Rock, Kansas.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

. One of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Keen
ans sons underwent an operation at
the st. Rose hospital the latter part
Of the week for appendicitis and al
so had his tonsils removed. He is
reported to be getting along in fire
shape now.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

A fine seven pound baby girl was
born last week to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Carver of the Fourth Ward. Natural
ly the young parents are right proud
of the first arrival into the family
circle, and Graudad Fin Likes is al
so feeling some chesty, thank you.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

H. w. Laudick, assessor for Eme.
ka township, finished up his work
for the year on Wednesday Of this
week, being the first Of the deputy
assessors to complete the work and
file his reports. He completed the
work Of assessing both the real and
the personal property of the town.
ship in Just twenty and a half days.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

Mrs. j. D. Riley wishes to an.
nounce that her Millinery Opening
be held next week, Friday and Sat.
urday, April 3rd and An. Corner Of
Forest and Williams.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

because there was not more room al
the Soldiers Home. These men die
nothing of the kind. They referred
to the fact that more room was need.
ed, and then placed the bfame on
themselves because they had not gon
before former legislatures and de
manded that larger provision be mad
for taking care Of the large number
of veterans for whom no room is new
provided at home.
This is one Of the things that Gov.
Hodges will urge in his message to
the 1915 legislature. S. T. SEATON.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

Frank Bloomer was over from ClRf.
lin wednesday for a visit with Great
Bend friends and to attend to some
business matters.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Kreutziger, oi
south Of Dundee, were shopping and
visiting in the city one day the first
Of the week.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

Banker Frank Klepper was a bus
mess visitor from Heizer Wednes..
day.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

Fred Stephan was up from Elm
wood Monday for little visit with
his many friends here.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

George Harders was a visitor from
west Of town Saturday.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

= Attorney F. ". Russell was IN La
Crosse on legal business Monday.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

Topeka, Kansas, March 23, 1914
The Republican press of the state
are still passing over in silence, the
payment Of that two hundred thous-
and dollar state bond, which will be
made July 4th. They do not attempt
any explanation as to how the HOdg-
Is administration could take one hun.
dred and sixty thousand dollars out
Of the revenues of 1913 and 1914, to
apply on the state debt when II took
the Republican administration 10 yeai
to accumulate seventy eight thousand
dollars. 1t is fair TO assume that
there is no explanation except that
the Hodges administration has been
spending less money than the Re
publican administration to run the
state, for it is certain that the Hodg.
es administration has had less reye-
hue. If there was no other explana-
tiO1, our readers may be sure that
the Republican press would jump en-
to it with both fe2t.
The Press Bureau may be a little
persistent in calling attention to this
matter, but when we get a fellow in
a corner we like to do a good job
of hammering.
There is another phase Of the fam
Gus letter of Mr.. Stone to which the
Press Bureau dsires to call atten-
tiOn. Mr.. Stone boasts that THE fifty
thousand dollars which was transfer
red from the Twine Plant fund to
the General Fund had been saved BY
a Republican administration. Il IS
not exactly correct statement of the
fact. It is true that by advancing the
price of twine, the Codding. .Stubbe
combination succeeded in making a
profit Of fifty thousand dollars out Of
Kansas farmers. They did this by
advancing the price of twine to q
figure beyond the actual cost Of man,
ufacture and a reasonable amount foE
upkeep of the plant. But that was
not all that this method Of operating
the Twine Plant did. By keeping up
the price Of twine il enabled the
Twine Trust to wiring from the farm.
ers Of Kansas several times fifty
thousand dollars. The penitentiary
twine sets the price of twine in Kan
sas. This year Democratic admins
tratiOn has reduced the price Of the
twine to the actual cost of manufac-
tulre plus a reasonable amount for up
keep of the plant, and the trust made
twine will sell at the same low fig.
ure that is now made by the peniten.
tiary authorities.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-27

The latest thing in Democratic state
politics is the effort to get someone
into the race against Gov. Hodges
for the gubernatorial nomination. The
movement does not appear to be Sc
curing any great amount of encourage
ment. One Frank S. Thomas, of TIE.
peka, has sent out letters to the
county chairmen Of the different coun
ties and TO some of the precinct COM
mitteemen, asking their opinion as to
Governor Hodges strength and as to
whether or not some other candidate
would be stronger. He suggests in
his letter that answers need not be
signed, and this suggestion d.scredits
the whole procedure. There would
be nothing to prevent anyone from fill
ling out as many Of these blanks as
might suit ones convenience and in
making such answers as best suited
the purpose Of those who are behind
the deal.
Thomas will be remembered as the
man who sent out anonymous circu--
lars In 1912, attacking President WI.
son, Henderson Martin, Gov. Hodges,
and others, and it is believed that
Thomas greatly supported Capper last
year. Many of those who have re-
ceived the circular letters have r.
fused to answer them and have for.
warded them to the governor s office,
and good many have answered then
and sent the replies to the COVER
nOr's office to be forwarded to Mr.
Thomas. Mr.. Thomas, it Will be re-
membered, so bungled Champ Clark e
anti-convention campaign, that the
Clark men fired him and put Barney
Sheridan in charge. 1t is not known
for sure who is behind the Thomas
movement, whether it is the brew
cries OF Arthur Capper.
Mr. Parkman, the secretary of the
Democratic State Central Committee.
last week sent out a duplicate Of the
Thomas letter to the Chairmen Of the
various County Committees and as
well to prominent Democratic work
ers over the state, asking for signed
statements. At this writing returns
have been sent in from II counties. 4
summary Of the Information contain
ed in the returns is as follows:
In so counties the Democrats ar
rated as first IN strength, with tn
Republicans second, and the Progres'
sives third IN a majority q them. d
the remaining II counties. the Rs
publlcans ere first u S ami the Prr
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

The famous moving picture produc-
tiou Of Hall Cuiue' : The Christian be-
%ins two-day~ engagement at the
Princess thcatrr today.
John r. Mack of 1872 South Main
street has on his premises apple trees
which contain both ripe fruit and
blossoms which have escaped the frosts.
Religious services were conducted
yesterday afternoon in the Melrose
hospital in West Brattleboro bv Rev.
Thomas W. Owens of the Methodist
church and IS young people who sang.
There were services in the corridors
ON two doors. the doors leading to the
patients rooms being left open. In
one corridor Rev. Mr.. Owens 5 theme
was the LIST Psalm and in the other
the 23d Psalm. \ portable organ was
used in the musical program.
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HOPE THEY WILL
ENVELOPE Won KLUCK
Allies Still Pushing Their Forward
Movement-German Fail to Find
Weakness in Line.

LONDON, Oct. 5, lis p. m.-The
fact that fighting is in progress in and
around the town of Douai, midway be-
tween Arras and Valenciennes on the
railroad to Mons, is taken in London
TO show how surely the allies in
northern France have pushed the for
ward movement they hope viii envelop
Gen. Won Klnek, the commander of
the German right wing. For the past
week the Germans, so far as can be
ascertained from the few facts known
in London, have been vainly hurting
themselves against different points in
the allied lines in an effort to diseov-
8er weak mesh in the chain
At the present time, in view of Gen.
.IoHre, commander in chief of the
French forces, the process of attrition
has gone far enough to justify the
resumption of offensive movement on
the part of the lilies as is announced
IN the latest communication from
French headquarters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05

Meal filament lamps exported from
Germany during the first four months
of 1914 had value of 5000, 600
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05

Ernest Hodgedon of Boston has join-
ed his father at the Hodgedon farm.
Miss Carrie Mason and friend. Miss
Shattack, of Bellows Falls spent the
weekend with Mrs. Ella Mason.
Mrs. r. y. Fitch is entertaining her
grandfather, c. $. Lake of Saxtons Riv-
er. Ed. Lake and daughter. Corinne.
also We're guests there recently.
Rev. R. H. Bosworth. who returned
Saturday from his three-weeks' yaea-
ton on Long Island and vicinity. had
charge of the morning and evening
services IN the Congregational church
Sunday.
\ reception will be held in the par
lors of the Baptist church Tuesday
evening, Oct. s, in honor of the new
pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Her
bert f. Levoy, who recently moved
here from South Hampton, y. II. All
are cordially invited to attend the re
ception.
As the freight train reached point
opposite JOY brook bridge Friday af-
ternoon three freight cars became de-
ralled, causing many hours delay. The
motor car brought the wrecking crew
and equipment from Brattleboro and
the train finally pulled out about 8
0 clock at night
That Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. A. Felch of
West hill are doing their share toward
booming the valley and helping the
West River railroad is evidenced BY the
fact that they have entertained not less
than "a guests this summer, all rela-
tlVes, coming mostly from various
cities in Massachusetts.
National Peace day, appointed to
be held Sunday, Oct. 4, by President
Wilson, was observed in the Baptist
+. Levoy took for his subject, Peace.
An unusually large choir occupied the
singers seats and the hymns were suit
able to the day. Mrs Frank Grey rem
dered the solo, Calvary, in a very pleas
ing way.
The second ball game between the
grammar school boys and seminary
freshmen resulted in victory for the
freshmen by score of IA to 9. In the
first half of the game the older lads
had it all their own way the score at
the beginning of the sixth inning stand
ing ID to in their favor. From then
to the finish the lads did some tall
playing, scoring steadily, and allowing
the seminary boys but one more run
Barry did the pitching for the school
team and in allround playing showed
that he was well chosen as captain of
the team. The seminary team put
Sargent in the box until the seventh
inning, when Butler took his place.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05

chicken dinner Sunday for 30 cents 10y
ADV. l77-6tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

Mr. 7,,.,o,, ,,I...I- .u:,, ...-.
f,,II,. 60. ~ '"'" '"|
han. ham, 49, a. i""" III
The Parochlal school, which was
closed Sept. - on account of the i'll
ness OF SISTER Superior with diphthc-
RIA, was lcopened today.
the two boys who were to appear in
the juvenile court Saturday in conucc-
non with the theft of some junk did
not appear, hence there was no SEES
SION.
Drrinr ov-prayidor+ yi,Ii.n, II
Taft : Terent visit of several ,lavs ~
Worcester he was rendered anJ me-
cepted tba usc Of -, IoI5 model stevens.
Durvea ear bv r. /. Greene nf Rra+-
tleboro.
\ DELEGATION from ScdowicI, most G
A. r., called on A. Y. cox Friday af.
ternoon and presented hin, ~ handsome
electric Iamp ON tbe Anniversary, of his
birth. The presentation was made Inv
Edwin II. Putnam. and Mr. Gov fit+inG-
" responded.
~,
ne P'oi'oii'n'S nav h"'She,i putting
-, VI, M 'il' WIN case Oh susan
H"7' VI "i'i''i ION ana the contest
M M. eA''''I.e,l St' t'ol witnesses
,.',,,,,'.4:~, az 'i"'N' upon the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
CLOSING ON BOSNIA CITY.
servians Claim to be Approaching
Sarajevo-Austrians Lack Food.

PARIS, Oct. ), $50 p. ma Havas
agency despatch from Nish brings the
ioiioWlng official statement from Ser
Wan war office: '.Seryian troops in
Bosnia have approached Notifications
protecting Sarajevo. The Austrians who
occupied the heights on the right bank
Of the Drina are suffering from lack
OF provisions. On Oct. near Klenak
on Save the Austrians attacked their
own troops.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05

Joseph L. Neyssent, boy scout of
Belgium. who has been given the
bronze medal of merit. Single-hand
cd he captured two German engineers.
one uhian and two priests who we're
spies. He had fought in five engage
ments when this photograph was
taken, and chad made several daring
trips on his bicycle carrying dis.
patches.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
WARDSBORO CENTER.
Marshall S. Haskins.

In the death of Marshall s Haskins.
-, which took place a little before
midnight Friday. Oct. ,. the town loses
lifelong resident. Mr.. Haskins WAS
the oldest of six children of Hiram and
Sally (Blashfieldl Haskins and was
porn Dec. -. 1928, on the place now
owned and occupied by Guy Putnam.
Tie hNed in that part of the town I'M
I'll the intirmities OF age compelled him
70 give mp the active life of luboring
farmer. He lived over 81 years on the
farm about a mile and 4 quarter from
West Wardsboro. which he bought soon
after his marriage. When he sold that
place he came to Wardsboro Center.
where he lived three wears. He moved
to Wardsboro village in the fall Of
1906, and in the following spring
bought the place where he had since
hVed, at the north end of the village.
On account of feeble health he and
Mrs. HaSklns spent several months with
tfe1r son in Worcester, Mass. return
ing to their home i'm this town early
in May, He was taken suddenly and
seriously i'll a month later. and al
though he rallied 50 as to be about the
house he gradually failed. the nature
OF his disease causing great discom-
fort.
Mr.. Haskins was twice married, His
first wife was Mrs. Caroline (Orcut+)
Taylor. She died in May, 1869. leaving
three sons and a daughter, one dauph-
ter, Ellen. having died in infancy. In
November, 1869. he married Mrs. Eliza
VI. AkleN, who survives and has cared
for him almost wholly during his long
illness. The daughter, Carrie. died -
wears ago. The three sons survive.
also a brother. Melvin Haskins of
Southbridge, Mass
Mr.. Haskins was the oldest member
OF the Baptist church of West Wards
boro and had been Il member about 90
years. He served the church as deacon
several years, also as superintendent of
the Sunday school number of wears.
lie was connected with the church
choir from early life and was chorister
- years. His fOndness for music was
Il source of satisfaction in his declining
years, and he retained his voice to a
remarkable degree, his clear, melodious
tenor often being heard in musical
gatherings when he was past the four
score mark in age.
Miss Augusta Bissell, who has been
under the doctor s care, is improving.
Her sister, Mrs, Brigham also is recov-
cTinG.
Rev. II. NJ. Hopkins has been eniov-
ing vacation ut ID. A. Wakefield : and
calling on former parishioners and ac-
quaintances.
Mrs. s. NJ. EstabrooE has been with
her sister, Mrs. NJ :. Haskins. several
days, on account of the illness and
death of Mr.. Haskins
Archie Smith of Oriskany. n. V,
who visited his father and sisters
few days, returned to his employment
at that place Monday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
TOWN SHEND.
Mrs. Henrietta ThayeS.

Mrs. Henrietta (Howard) Thaver.
widow of Romanyo Thayer, died Fri
day evening, Oct ,. in the home Of
her granddaughter. Mrs. Martin Per
ry, where she had made her homie the
past few years. Mrs Thaver's health
had been failing several weeks. al
though her mind remained unimpaired
and remarkably keen for one Of her
advanced age, - years
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
DEATHS.

In Wardsboro Centre, Oct. ?, Mar
shall S. Haslxins, So.
In Townshend, Oct 2, Mrs. Henri
eta (Howard) Thayer, So, widow Ct
Romance Thayer
In East Putney, Oct 3, Cassiuc Cor
ties Farmer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05

Household furniture at private sale
II. w. Bassett, Forest St lS4-1S6=
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
SITUATION IS UNCHANGED
Belgians Say Nothing of Defeats
Around Antwerp.

ANTWERP, Oct. ), via London.
-f.o5 p. m. = According to an official
announcement made here today the sit
uation of the fortified position aronnd
Antwerp remains today without change,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
RAILROAD BUILDER DEAD
John s. Scully Well Known in New
England and Pennsylvania

I " WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 = John s.
Seuliy, cor many years finaneier and
railroad builder in Pennsylvania and
New England, died here last night
He was 20 years old
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05

Now thot the baseball season is over.
" Happy Atkins has again gone into
the express business. He. says if he
cannot get tickets to the world 5 series,
he viii use the money to buy Ford
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
PERSONAL.


town today on business
Mrs. G. f. sherman went to Wal
pole today to stay the rest of the
week.
Mrs. 0. D. Esterbrook went to MARI
boro, n. H., today to remain several
days.
Mrs. Fred Spaulding spent the week
end with friends in Springfield, this
state.
Miss Georgia Carter went to Boston
this morning for few days visit with
her brother.
DR.. and Mrs. A b. Howard of Con
cord, n. H., were guests at the Brooks
House last night.
Miss Lena Miller of Wakefield.
Mass, was guest yesterday of her
cousin, Mrs. y. H. Arnold.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Howard of
Putney spent Sunday in town at w.
l.. Hunt S on Green street.
Mrs. y r. Gregg and Miss Jessie
Gregg Went to Springfield, Mass, this
morning to stay a few days.
/. Fl. Barber and Scott Barber went
to Shelburne Falls today to put in an
AFRO Player for Walter Legate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis d. Harris spent
yesterday in AIiIlers Falls with Mr.
Harris 5 hgother, Frank Harris.
Mic lI,lo,, r,a,,.Io.. ~ D,,4.a... ....,,,
This aftnrnnoo s+a,, fa,, H.. e,',t'
Mrs. l.. u. Harris on Frost street.
Mrs. Hattie Nesbitt went to Reads
boro this morning with millinery from
Mrs. q. II. Smith : millinery shop
Miss Rerina Heanbv and Mic AEco
NacDonol5 walked - GreanaaIJ &c
teraav. returnina nm the n;ob+ +rai,
William Hudson finished work satur-
day night for Lennihan. the barber
and left today for his home IN Roston
Mr.. ana Mrs D ueFlb;nnax bo,,a
closed +bpir homo on pn+no,, ~ -
are nj fine Brooks House far =, r,'a,+L =
stay. nm
SON spept tbo da,. ,es+er'Iat. = WI
liamsIiIIo viii NJ Fr',.,,,il'.,.,', =
parents :
Mrs: Jane Adams. who had been Wis
ltihg Mrs. e. W. Brooks several days,
returned TINS morning t" her home in
peii''oht'
t'l, ~, = la NJ - l.tS Ia" oIHreS
n l'''', succeeding MIS- l.. N
... - - io' gan VINO hau peeh WIS
l,'u7 ieI "auEh'eF' MISS Mabel Nor.
S"" 't" H"HS' returned saturday TO
''''''' MISS
Miss Rachael and Miss Esther Hol-
pio"h came todaE from Springfield to
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-10-05
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, Oct. 4, a son, Fred
LOREN, to Fred L. and Mabel (Tuttle)
Whidden