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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01
ROAD TAXES WASTED.
Lack of Intelligent Supervision Is
the Chief Cause.

In an article in The Technograph
Professor Ira o. Baker, University Of
Illinois, contends that under intelligent
supervision the road tax can he paid as
effectively and economically in labor
as in cash. He says;
at is frequently argued that because
the annual road tax produces no hard
roads that therefore at least large
part of the money is wasted. a. In
most states part of the tax is spent for
new steel bridges In Illinois n little
more than one-quarter of the road tax
is so spent. Steel bridges are sub
stantial Improvement and would be al.
most imperative with stone roads. ~
Another considerable part Of the taxes
is used in renewing wood culverts and
the floors of bridges. which expense
would be practically the same whether
the roads are improved or not. 90 4
further sum is spent in improving the
drainage. which would be required be-
fore good stone roads could be built
"a Part of the road taxes is used 10
pay for moving the roadsides. which
would be desirable even if the road
surface were improved. (jl Finally a
considerable portion of the money is
used in maintaining the surface, and
If the roads were improved considera
bly, larger sum would be required for n
like purpose.
The claim is frequently made that
a large part of the labor tax is wasted.
Possibly in the early history of any
community, when there Is slight social
intercourse among the farmers, more
time was wasted in gossip than now,
but at present the loss by this practice
is not very great. 1t is by no means
uncommon for farmer to give consid-
erably more labor than is exacted. He
uses the roads and desires to improve
them for his own benefit. Further. Il
farmer would probably prefer to pay
s. in labor than 81 in cash. and hence
the evils of the labor tax system may
not be as serious as is generally claim
ed, since practically the farmers vote
determines the amount of road tax he
will pay.
Admitting that there are inherent
defects in the labor tax system. 1t Is
not proved that they are greater than
in the cash system. Cash paid day
labor and contract work in city affairs
are not always ideally efficient. There
is probably no universally best sys-
tenn of maintenance of highways.
Some of the famous roads of Europe
are maintained by a cash tax and some
by labor tax. There are no better
roads nor no more complete system of
maintenance than in France. and yet
| by far the greater part of the wagon
roads of France are maintained by the
labor tax system. The fundamental
defect in the construction and mainte-
nance of American highways is the
lack of intelligent and effective super
vision"
/ nf II n,,y yfat.u;ut
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01

Dear Sir: No man Is more interested
in the look and wear Of the paint on
the houses You plan than YOU; not even
the owner; not even the painter.
And painters sometimes are suspected
Of being more concerned for the look
than the wear. What is your opinion
Which pays best, Tor painter To have
his paint last three years, OF as long as
he can: Tie can nave it last six. if he
wants TO.
Lad and oil lasts three; Devoe Le2d
aud zine lasts six. OF course. condi-
lions affect the time Of both.
Most painters know that ziuc toughens
the lead some Use it.
Deyoe lead and zine is thoroughly
ground in oil; the proportions are right,
aud the mixture is thorough.
NoIaiuter need mix; he can't afford
to. lIaud.work can't compete with
machine-worb. lie runs no risk with
Devoe lead and zine.
All interests lie in using it; yours.the
owners, the painter's-unleSs he wants
his paint To wear half as long.
Yours truly.
~ F. W Devoe < Go.
F.. :. john W. Thurston sells our
paint in your section,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01
Bright Boys Started in Business

The publishers of the famous big illus
irated weekly newspaper PENNSYLvANfA
GRIT, are now placing representatives
at every post office in Vermont. and they
desire 10 secure the services Of capable
hustling agents ia each Of the following
towns OF Essex county: Canaan. Gallup
Mills. Granny. Island Pond. Llmenburg.
Norton Mills Victory, and in such other
towns as are not already supplied.
The work is profitable aud pleasant
\ portion of Saturday only is required
Over 5000 agents are doing splendidly
Nomouey whatever is required. Every
thing is furnished free. Stationery. rub
Der stamp. ink aud pad. advertising mat
ter sample copies, etc. Papers are ship
ped to be paid for at the end of each
month Those not sold are not charged
for. Write to Grit Publishing Co.,
Williamsport Pa, aud mention the
Essex County HERALD.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The annual meeting Of the Pythian
District, comprising Philemon Lodge OF
Barton Landing, Trojan Lodge of North
Troy, and Oswegotchie Lodge Of Island
Pond. will be held with the latter lodge
next Wednesday evening March 9th.
The work in the various ranks will be
exemplified. A fraternal invitation is
extended to Knights who may be i'll town,
and to others in the vicinity who may
see this notice, to be present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01
THE TOWN REPORT.

The annual report for this town is
now in the hands of the voters who III a
few days will be called upon to act on
the matters therein contained. The re-
mort shows the financial condition OF the
town. its expenditures, etc. The debt is
reported as SD ,57l.5l, an increase OF
s., 524.lS. The following figures show
the amounts drawn in excess of appro-
viz School Board, SS34.33;
Road Commissioners, S793.7l; Over
seer of Poor. s427.SS; Selectmen, S34l-
II: and there has been returned to the
State Treasurer Sl26S8-hE reapportion-
ment of the L. 5. Surplus Fund. 1t
seems absolutely necessary that a larger
fax should be assessed, for we fail to
find anything like extravaganza in our
town affairs in the figures submitted to
the voters, and yet we have run consld-
erablv hehindhapd. Let us care for tins
matter from business standpoint only.
The liquor agency shows falling off in
sales. In 10000 the sales amounted to
s6O97 80. and in the u months jest
closed to S5290,09, decrease OF $500 so.
We commend to the voters careful
reading and study OF the report.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01
Annual Town Meeting Warning.

The inhabitants OF the town Of Brighton Who arr legal
N'ies thereto, hereby notified and warned 10 meet n
Opera Hons Hall ia Island Pond vilae. on Tuesday March
9TH \ D. 1901 at 20 O'Clock in the forenoon for the rnr
ls OF considering and acting upon the following business
nauriy:
J. To elreta Moderator for the ensuing year
=. To elect Town Clerk for the ensuing wear.
J. To hear and dispose OF the reports Of the various
Town Officers.
l. TO elect all other officers as provided by law.
.. To see what OF money the town will vote 10
raise to defay the expenses of the ensuing wear and
To liquidate its present liabilities.
{. To determine in what manner your taxes shall he
collected
" To see if the town will appropriate ten per cent ois
highway fund for the construction aud maintenance of side
walks.
s To see if the will appropriate sum of money
aud if how much for the proper observance of Memorial
DAY.
y To see what of money, and above that re-
quired by law, will he appropriated by for the main
tenance aud enlargement of the public library
10 To see what action the will take in reference
to instructng the Selecmen hs what honey necessary
at M to take up outstanding orders that are demanding
IL To what action the will take regarding the
election of Cemetery Commission provided under Section
$685. Vermont Statutes.
H. TO what action the town will take regarding
the lookup
Is. To transact any other business that NAV legally
come before said meeting.
Dated at Brighton VT, this 18th day of February 1901
JoHN ". THURsrox. }
FRANK C. MosnER. Selectmen.
JOHN =. SWEENEY, }
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01

Gilbert Hartman II Canaan vas ia
town Tuesday.
+. ". Hogan aud uiie sud Richard
jordan and vile Ueur called to Boston
u-siay by the death If a sister Of Mr..
Hogan and Mr.. Jordan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01

The evils from improper construction
of stone roads are even greater than
those resulting from the use of i'm
proper material. Macadam never in
tended that a heterogeneous conglon-
GRAFTON of stones and mud should be
called macadam road The mistake
is often made of depositing broken
stone on an old road without first pre-
pairing suitable foundation. The re-
mud prevent the stone from packing
and by the action of traffic ooze to the
surface, while the stones sink deeper
and deeper, leaving the road as bad AS
before.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01
We sell Groceries
that don't come back. They
advertise themselves.
Seasonable Goods.
Reasonable Prices.
w iIIoughby
The
Cash Grocer.
Avoid Grip.

Use Downs Elixir freely on first ap-
pearance of cold. 1t will prevent grip.
pneumonia, and all dangerous bronchial
or pulmonary troubles. 1t will cure grip
in any stage. Bakers Mandrake Bitters
are natures remedy for expelling all grip
poisons from the blood, regulating the
bowels, strengthening the nerves and
imparting vigor to the system. All
druggists sell and guarantee them to do
as recommended or money refunded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-03-01
Personal and Otherwise.

Copies OF tins week : HERALD can be
had at Illusions drug store.
Miss Dyer from Westbrook (NIe.)
Seminary spent few dqys last week
with her parents, returning to the Semi
nary Monday.
You would be interested if You would
call and look over the new stock OF fine
stationery, envelopes, note paper, pads,
pens, pencils fountain pens, etc, at
James Pilgrims, the .Ieweler, at Bartlett
Co.
Miss Patterson is home from Lewis
ton, Me, for few weeks vacation.
FLOWERS.
Buy your Cut Flowers'and Floral De
signs of c. F. Gibbs, the Florist. ST.
Johnsbury VI. For immediate atten-
ton, order by telegraph, telephone or
special delivery.
W d. Blackden of Portland was in
town Tuesday.
Mrs, Albert Stevens and son Cecil Of
Hyde Park. Mass, who have been visiting
relatives aud friends in town the past
three months returned to their home
last week Thursday. They were accom-
panied by Mrs +. w. Moye who will
spend several months there.
DIR. Sutton, Surgeon Dentist, will be
in town from the 10th to the Goth Of
each month. Office at the Essex House.
Mrs. Harry q. Clarke Of Portland is
here on visit, staying with her hus-
bands parents. Mr.. and Mrs, 6. 4.
Clarke
NJ. j. Flaherty of Gorham. \. H.,
passed Sunday in town.
To Rent.-The Rives house, so called
on Birch Point. In perfect repair and
good order throughout. Apply to J. D.
Bates.
Frank Paquette went to Portland
Friday, returning Monday.
Insist on having Young's HUB Lamp
Chimney None better. Made i'll all sizes
Miss Jessie Skillens of Ulverton, Que,
is visitor in town the guest of her
cousins, Mrs. George Mackey and Mrs
II. f. Sargent.
We might as well attempt to write
the history Of the last century on pos
tai card as to enumerate our line Of
watches, etc. If you VIII spend a few
minutes looking over our stock it viii
surely prove mutually beneficial. Jane,
| Pilgrim, the .Jeweler.
John A. Mcdonald spent Sunday il
Percy, n. H.
Please bear in mind that our curtain,
have arrived and those buying now will
have the advantage of securing the
latest colors. The BeSworth Store Co
The Misses Hickey Of Groveton, n.
H., have been visiting a short time viii
Miss Stella Smith.
Miss Maud Bryan of So. Paris, Me.
and Miss Blanche McNane of Yves
Milan. n. H., who have been the guest,
of Mrs. Arthur Danforth several weeks
have returned to their respective homes
Miss Jessie Danforth accompanied Mis-
McNane to West Milan and will remain
there several days.
A. E. Bishop has secured the agenc,
| in this town and East Charleston for tn,
Holland, Regal aud Wollf-America,
lines OF bicycles. Those desiring wheel
for the coming season should consul
him. The price this year is certainl.
within the reach OF all.
The Independent., 1901-06-03
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

Robertson s. Wilder have moved
their law offices to the .StaDgenwald
hnildiuv. Merchant street, rooms
POS, 206. 207, second floor. l6-lw
The Independent., 1901-06-03
Glaze Gets Life Sentence.

r. L. Glaze who formerly resided
in these Islands was sentenced on
the oath of May, by Judge Dunno TO
life Imprisonment in the State Pris'
on at San Quentin for the murder OF
William Trewella.
When Glaze was asked if he had
anything to say in addition to the
argument by his attorneys he arose
and replied that all he had to say
was to declare that he was innocent
Of the charge OF murder. He has
net at any time denied that he shot
and killed Trewelia, but he pleads that
he acted in self-defense.
The Independent., 1901-06-03

The local Republicans have
chance now to show their gratitude
to man who worked hard and well
Tor their party interests during the
days preceding election and who
accomplished annex stion. We refer
to the otfice made vacant through
the death OF jim HUT, and we refer
to Charles B. Wilson as hisH natursl
successor il we will have the job.
We have difrere with Mr.. Wilson
in political matters but we think
that he is the right man in the
right placs il made the head OF a
department in which he has served
since a boy, and where his deter
mined atti ude in any emergency
aud his demand for discipline are
the quantities essential for the pJs :
ton in question. Toe acting chief
is an able mau and has the respect
OF he community, but we believe
that the heads of every department
in the government should under
stand that political sagacity and
pull can not be ignored. We are
becoming Americanized.
The Independent., 1901-06-03
a Costly Newspaper.

The Sacramento Record Union is
for sale. President Hays of the
Southern Pacific Company has come
to the conclusion that the newspaper
edited by w. II. Mills is anything but
valuable asset of the railroad cor
poration. Mr. Hays thinks it wise to
get rid of all the newspaper property
the company owns in the State. ana
his first offer on the market is the
Record Union. He has had experts
figuring out the cost to the Southern
Pacific. For twenty years the loss
has averaged $4,000 month. Since
1875 it is estimated that the railroad
has paid out of it's earnings $750,oOO
to keep this one newspaper alive. Mr..
Hays cannot clearly see the benefit Of
longer continuing this subsidy.
The Independent., 1901-06-03
Races Postponed.

New York, May 24.-The New York
Yacht Cub has decided to postpone
the races for the cup one month, Sir
Thomas Upton having Informed The
club that such an arrangement would
be agreeable to him, although the re-
pairs to Shamrock II will require SIX
weeks time,
This action changes the date for
the first race from August to Septem-
Der u. - -4--l.-- .r4-A. s.
The Independent., 1901-06-03
Merried.

MULLEN FOSTER this city, on
June 1st, 1901, at ST, Andrews
Cathedral, hy the Rsv. Alex. Macsin
tosh Thomas Mullen and Agnes
Mary Foster, both of this city.
The Independent., 1901-06-03
Ring Up Main 73,

and our wagons will call for your
IA work. II
The Independent., 1901-06-03

When desiring hack, surrey
buggy, etc, with careful drivers,
ring up Telephone 113-Territory
Stable Co. Id.
The Independent., 1901-06-03

HopE-At Wsiluku, Maui ii. t.,
Irine Gertrude Hope, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Hope, age year
9 months. San Francisco papers
please cop7
The Independent., 1901-06-03

ring up lelopnOue liO- STTlLpTy
Stable Co, Id.
KsntucBy's ratnous Jesse Moore
Whiskey, unequalled for it's purity
and excellence. On sale at any OF
the ssloons aud at Lovejoy & Co
distributing agents for the Hawaiian
I ln"ds
The engagem mt OF Miss r ,sie
Mossman and h. g. Trevenen has
been announced, The wedding TO
take place next Saturday evening.
Tom Mu leu, the well-known con-
tractor, and Miss Agnes Mary Fost-
er, a professional nurse who has
hosts OF friends we're quietly married
at St. Andrews Cathedral on Sa,ur
day afternoon. Mr.. Harry Foster,
the brother OF the bride. aud his
wife Witnessed the ceremony. Mr..
aud Mrs. Mnilen will reside 1T IA
lihi, and their friends wish them all
possible prosperity in their new
10.
The death of the Chief of the Fire
Department, Mr., James II. Hunt
which occurred last night at thc
Queens Hospital, was the cause o
sorrow to his numerous friends, whc
had hoped that he would recover from
the serious complications of disease;
from which he suffered.
He was a kamaaina in Honolulu
where he arrived about twenty years
ago He was born in Waltham Mass.
about fifty years ago, and there {
mother and sister survive him.
After being in the employ of james
Dodd and Macfarlane & Co., and al
department he became chief of III
fire department in 1894, and held hi
position with honor until the day u
his death.
Ho had his faults, as all men havt
but he was always true and gel
erous friend to those to whom h
took liking.
He leaves no family here and til
remains will be buried from the NJ;
sonic Temple at 2:S0 and inferred
the Masonic plot at the Nuuanu Gem
terry.
The fire brigade will follow the co
tege until the entrance of the Pauc
Valley.
The assistant chief, CHI. Thursto
has been appointed acting chief of Il
fire department.
The Independent., 1901-06-03
Died.

UuNT-In his city, June 2, 1901.
at 9:45 y. m, at ths q leen.s Hospi-
tai, James II. Hunt, age fortyeight
Funeral will take place at B p. M,
from Masonic Temple.
Waltz am, MAST, papers please
copy.
The Independent., 1901-06-03

When yoC want a hack ring up
l9l. On that stand you will get a
reliable and good driver, q 6ne hack
and 40 overcharging.
The Independent., 1901-06-03
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

To Let-A furnished room at No,
Garden Lsue. Mrs Mcconnell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-04
Shepherd College Affairs.

State Superintendent of Schools
Thos. G. Miller and Col. Robert S.
Carr, secretary of the Board of Regents
of the State Normal Schools, were in
Shepherdstown last Thursday in con-
sultation with the local executive COM
mittee and the faculty of Shepherd
College in regard to rebuilding the
school building at as early a date as
possible. Senator R. G. Burkhart, of
Martinsburg, was also here to confer
with those interested in the school.
There was full discussion of the sub
ject and the views of the school officers
here as to the needs Of the college
were obtained for presentation at the
meeting ofthe Board of Regents, which
was held at Clarksburg, Friday. At
this meeting, which was that of the
old board, it was practically decidedto
build new structure at cost of
$4,000, the additional sum of Sc, 900
to be used in providing the heating
apparatus, waterworks, furnishings,et
A number of architects were present
at the meeting Of the board and they
were authorized to prepare plans for
the proposed building, to be submitted
at the next meeting of the board, which
will be held April Goth,
Governor White has not yet ap-
pointed the new Board of Regents.
According to the law, the old board
holds on until the first Of June, when
the new board begins its term of Of
fee. This makes a rather embarrass-
ing state of affairs, for it is quite like
ly that plans that may be satisfactory
to one board may not be just what
another may desire. Colonel Carr
suggested that the members of the old
board resign and make way for the new
appointees, but this did not seem to
meet with favor and his suggestion
was not complied with. 1t is not i'm
probable that this complication may
cause delay, but that the work of re-
building will be vigorously pushed this
summer is pretty certain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-04
John H. Bowers Dies at Hot Springs.

The REGISTER last week made men,
ton of the fact that Robert T. Banks,
ofthis vicinity, had gone to Hot Springs
in response to a telegram announcing
the extreme illness of his brother-in-
law, John H. Bowers. Tuesday dis
patch was received from Mr.. Banks
stating that Mr.. Bowers was dead, and
he is expected to arrive here tonight
with the body. The deceased was a
son Of Mrs. Alice Bowers, of this vicin-
ity, but has lived in the West for a
number of years, principally in Cali
fornia. When the American troops
were forwarded to the Philippines he
enlisted in the United States army and
was sent to Manila, and the REGISTER
has from time to time printed inter-
esting letters from him. He returned
to San Francisco last Christmas an in
valid, the climate having undermined
his health completely. He went on to
Hot Springs, Arkansas, hoping that
treatment there would benefit him,
but the deadly diseases he had con-
tracted could not be stayed and his
death ensued. Mr.. Bowers was an
excellent young man and his relatives
here have the sympathy of their friends
in the loss that has befallen them.
He is survived by his mother and two
sisters, Mrs. Robert T. Banks and
Mrs. H. Frank Needy. He was "a
years of age. The funeral will be held
Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock in the
Reformed church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-04
PERSONALS.
A Record Of the Coming and oolng Of tn,
People That You Know.

We greatly regret to announce the
illness Of Mr.. William A. Chapline,
the efficient postmaster at Shepherds
town. Mr.. Chapline was taken sick
with severe chill Tuesday morning
and was obliged to go to bed. Pneu-
monia set in and this morning he is
very sick. His friends here hope that
he may soon be well and at his post of
duty again.
Miss Lorraine Turner is home from
Baltimore, where she is attending the
Peabody Institute, to spend the Easter
holiday. She is accompanied by her
charming young friend, Miss George
Nelson.
Among our callers the past week
were Mr.. G. L. Fraley, Of Uvilla;
Mr.. II. G. Marshall and Mr.. Hamill,
of Kearneysville; Mr.. T. W. shaull
and Mr.. Frank Jones, of this vicinity.
We are sorry to report that Mr.. A.
T. Lloyd, well.known resident of
Middleway, this county, is in declin-
ing health. he was taken to Martins
burg last week for treatment.
Mrs. Thomas Chapman and her
daughter Miss Clara, of Darkesville,
and Mrs. J. G. Ham, Of Lancaster, Pa,
were among the callers at the REGIS
TER Office on Monday.
Mr.. George NJ. Beltzhoover, Jr.. who
graduated in law from the West Vir-
ginia University on Tuesday, arrived
home last night from Morgantown.
Miss Lizzie Brotherton went to
Roanoke yesterday to attend the Con-
ference and spend a few weeks with
her relatives in that city.
We were pleased to have call last
Friday from Mr.. Clinton A. Ware,
one fthe REGISTERS friends from the
Halltown neighborhood.
Miss Claribel Baker, of Baltimore,
has charge Of the millinery depart
ment of ]. L. Welshans store for the
spring season.
Miss Beulah Montgomery, Of Lex
ington, Va, has been visiting Miss
Mamie Vanmeter near Vanclevesville.
Mr.. Charles A. Licklider, of Balti-
more, spent last Sunday with lis rela-
tives in Shepherdstown.
Mr.. Taylor Unseld was very sick a
couple of DAYS this week.