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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
t4ow Il HeIps the Farmer.

DOUBLE TAXATION imposes the
most serious burden on the Vermont
farmer The home-maker struggles
for years against the double load Of
debt and unjust taxes, then abandons
the struggle and goes into some other
line of work. Abandoned farms, dis
couraged men and women prematurely
aged follow after double taxation.
Governors have recommended, COM
missions have reported and the whole
useless programme Of machine indif-
ference has been carried out. Result9
Nothing but an added inch to the red
pyramid. The Republican platform OF
this year had feeble little plank on
double taxation and yet Mr.. Proctor
SAYS mo solution better than the
present has been reached. =
This means that no relief from this
intolerable burden can be hoped for or
expected under machine rule.
Fusion offers definite remedy
Allow the owner Of real estate to Off
set the amount of his mortgage against
his grand list, then tax the mortgage in
the town where it is recorded.
Good Roads Made Practical.
GOOD ROADS mean more to the
farmer than any other man in Yer
mont. Fusion offers to build good
roads through the various towns in the
state, not by bonding. not by disturb
ing the present system Of taxation, but
by saving the states money that is
now being wasted, beginning road
building at once. The main highways
would relieve the burden OF road-mak
ing in the smaller towns. Connecting
roads would be brought up to the state
standard and the result would be that
a very few years would witness q com
plete system OF good roads all over the
state.
Farm values in Vermont. which
have shown fifty million dollar de-
crease in the past fifty years, would
Immediately take an upward course
and the effect of good roads, improved
tax laws and reduction in the expenses
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
Greed and Rapaeity of Ring.

Rapacious because in p years not
one measure has been passed which
relieved the burden IRON the taxpayer
OF helped the condition Of the laboring
man.
Rapacious because the necessary Of
fees of the state have not been sutli-
Gent to satisfy their craving for place
aud patronage and useless commits
sions have been multiplied for their
benefit.
Rapacious because no Nermonter
may now enter public life without be-
ing confronted By these political
highwaymen and threatened with de-
feat unless their demands are complied
with
Rapacious because when confronted
with widespread demand for reform
and retrenchment they take cowardly
refuge in a cry for the support Of the
"Grand old Party" This simply
means their own continuance in pow
er, where they may continue to loot
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
Still More Corruption.

Corrupt because by indispltabie
proof and numbers of sworn state
ments, the state of Vermont has been
shown to be dealer in diseased beet
that cattle condemned by the Board
Of agriculture as afflicted with tuoeT-
cu-osis have been slaughtered in the
swift Plant of Burlington and sold
for food to people in that city ana
elsewhere; and that other herds have
been shipped to Massachusetts IN
spected there and a large proportion
OF the cattle slaughtered and the
carcasses dressed Tor consumption as
beef in the larger towns OF that state
Corrupt because the state OF Yer
mont is being trailed from north e
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
500 REWARD.

ANY elector who shall receive any
gin or reward Tor his vote, in meat,
drink, monies or otherwise, shall for
ieit his right to elect at that time, and
suffer such other penalty as the law
shall direct Sec 81, Vermont Consti-
tuition.
A person who attempts by bribery,
threats or any undue influence TO die
tate. control or alter the vote of a
freeman about TO be given in at an
election OF the United States, state or
county officers, or members OF the
General Assembly, shall be fined not
more than two hundred dollars. Sec.
.5ll3, Vermont Statutes, 1904 chapter
.224.
II has come to my attention that a
systematic attempt is being made to
carry the state OF Vermont Tor the Re-
publican machine by the improper use
OF money I have had reports from
every county in the state and from q
large number OF towns which indicate
that the managers OF the ring cam
paign have given out money to various
of their lieutenants to be used for the
corrupt purchase OF votes at the COM
ing election.
A reward of 800 is hereby offered
for the conviction Of any one found
guilty of influencing the vote OF any
freeman OF Vermont IN violation OF
law as set forth above.
PERCIYAL W. CLEMENT,
Rutland, Aug. "a, 1906.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30

south, from east to west, BY paid
heelers OF the machine, who are
freely endeayoring to bride the voter
and who are leaving sums OF money
in every town where a man can be
found shameless enough to receive
and expend it for the corrupting Of
his fellow voters.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30

man | said / was. He told me be
did not want to have a man work for
him who would not support the men
who gave him living, aud discharged
me. This, am ready to verify under
oath
q. II. CUTTING, 81 Killington Ave.
Rutland, Aug. p, 1906.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
Ring Unworthy Of Confidence.

Shall eoterie of politicians whose
appeal to the voter consists OF nothing
better than the above be rewarded by
the voters OF Vermont next Tuesday.
Shall a ticket whose only pledge OF
improvement consists OF platform
planks stolen bodily IRON the adver-
tisements OF this Bureau, be elected
and entrusted with a programme OF
reform which they have failed 10 in
itiate in tiity years Of political oppor-
tunity?
Shall the people Of Vermont place in
motion a series of conditions which
have for their final object the en-
trenehment OF the Proctor machine in
power and the elevation OF the son to
the fathers position as the political
dictator of Vermont?
Shall those who have utterly failed
in the past to accomplish public bene-
fit be placed in control OF affairs at
this critical stage OF yermont's history.
their only appeal being fidelity to the
"Grand Old Party and regular Repub-
licanism forever?
1t is up to you, Mr.. Voter
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
Ring Programme Contains No
Promise of Relief for the
Vermont Voter.

No legislative relief from the enormous increase in
state expenses be expected from the Republican ma
chine Confronted with the "Red Pyramid the leaders
dodge the by saying that it more to do business
now than used that the Vermont voter getting
for his money than he did before that instead Of
reducing the of doing public business we in
future spend money instead of less With Fuller c.
smith, the ring politician says "Ihope that in thirty years
more, state expenses will double again"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
No Relief for Taxation.

Tbe sham plank Of the Republican
platform in regard to double taxation
ls exposed In all Its rottenness by the
uudard-bearer OF the machine,
Fletcher D. Proctor, who declares Gin
regard to taxation) that Nermo Is
way compares well with the most
modern methods in other states. This
CRYING evil has been called TO the
attention of the machine more than
ouee GOV Grout called for a com
mission to inquire into measures OF
relief. In the following term a COM
mission was appointed, which cost
the state large sum Of money. The
sole result of their labors was a pages
o.. printed matter, now filed among
the dusty archives OF the state. no
measure OF public importance tending
toward reform has ever been fathered
ay The Republican machine.
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what Keeps the Rine Toeether.

The machine depends for lis very
existence upon graft and patronage.
Grait Is the useless expenditure OF
the states money. in he costly and
wasteful system OF handling affairs
in Waterbury, In the distribution Of
lat offices, federal plums and state
siaecures among the faithful heelers
%. the machine. while the careless
uookkeeping Of the state auditor
utterly prevents proper check on
t4e outlay Of the peoples money,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
What Fusion rIeans to You.

Mankind is essentially selfish. Reform movements of
all kinds often by the query What is there in it
for me? We accept the challenge and will endeavor
show how the farmer the wage worker and the business
will be benefited by the Of the fusion ticket
and what it stands for.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
The Fatal Certificate.
S51.--July Is. 1906.

S59.--July Is, 1905.
This is to certify | received at the
hands of-Fifty dollars, the same
being in payment for political nllu-
ence against fusion ticket OF tue
democratic State convention 1906 to
further the interests OF Fletcher u.
Proctor as candidate for Governor 81
Vermont.
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Proof Positive Of Corruption.

The election Of the Republican ma
chine ticket means the continuation Of
d corrupt and rapacious group Of ring
politicians in power. Corrupt because
ln the well-known csse OF a politician
100 the town and county OF Windsor
paid heelers ofthe machinepald several
hundred dollars for the vote and init
Cuce of that man aud for his desertion
IRON the Fusion ranks where be was
first enrolled. Corrupt because OF the
certificate in the possession OF the
Fusion party which proves beyond all
peradventure that $50 was paid YER
mont Democrat TO work against fusion
in the Democratic State convention
A full copy of this disgraceiul
document follows herewith, with the
names and places omitted. VIII Z. X.
Morse deny his connection Herewith Z
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lie Proof

thereby certify that my name is G.
II. Cutting and that ! reside in Rut-
land, Vt. Twas employed until today
on the Mead building as a mason. l
signed the certificate OF nomination for
George c. Underhill as city represent
alive.
This morning c. Z. Paige, mayor Of
the city Of Rutland, called me and
said he understood | was a Clement
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
Prostituting News Columns.

The news columns of every machine
newspaper Of the state have been en-.
ployed tor political argument, under
the various town headings, and the
impression has been given that such
articles which were no more or less
than paid advertisements, emanated
from the correspondents and editors
OF those newspapers.
The chief offender in this respect
has Systematically falsifed the charac-
ter and size OF the attendance at
Fusion rallies and political meetings.
has misrepresented the conditions
where machine speakers were en-
ployed, has refused to print refuta-
tions of It's serious charges against
men in public life, and has never by
any chance given the actual facts with
regard to the Fusion movement or
any Of the arguments put forward
therefor
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
lntimieatins workmen.

The heelers OF the machine have not
hesitated to intimidate the voter and
iunumerable cases have come to the
attention Of this Bureau where men
were threatened with discharge from
their positions if they failed to get
in line for the Ring candidate. II
has remained, however, for the city OF
Rutland to furnish the most fragrant
instance of this kind, as set forth in
the following signed statement which
appeared in THE RUTLAND HER
AID OF the 23d inst -
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The Defense o. cowards.

80 -NfNFaN " SAHHfGSs
The methods Of defense employed by
the Proctor Republicans in this cam
paign have been OF the yilest and
most unfair character.
The leaders Of the Fusion movement
have been assailed, not on their public
record, not on their platforms and
proposed policies, but on their bust
ness careers and personal peculiari-
ties, on their private associations and
Interests, while misrepresentation,
falsehood and ealumny have been
freely employed all over the state,
with a view OF aspersing the character
Of the nominees Of the Fusion ticket.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
Issued by the independents Literary HUI
Fusion's Case Against The Machine

the public treasury and defraud the
taxpayer as they have done for fifty
years.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-30
PED PYRAMID REPRODUCED

emen expenses is the set figures that caused the
the suppression Of the actual facts
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-04-06
Mrs. Henry Dell and Mrs. I. Gen
Harris were.in Pendleton yesterday.H
KILLED ON THE RAILROADS
Men, Women and Children Stricken
Down by Thousands as Re-
suit of Carelessness.

It is hard to understand the compla-
cency with which the American people
tolerate the reckless disregard of life
that may fairly be said to characterize
the railroads of this country, says Les
lies Monthly. Each year the collected
statistics of the dead and wounded rival
the harvest Of war between great ma
tions. In 1862 the injured numbered 64,-
662, and the killed $500. Think Of it.
Men, women and children, enough to
people such city as Wilmington, strick-
en- down because somebody makes mis-
take In 1895 passenger travel was only
five-sixths as heavy as 1t is to-day, but
the list of killed and wounded was little
more than half so great as the holocaust
of last year With each accident the
neighboring community is aroused.
When an attempt is made to indict di-
rectors or president, the REblic smiles,
and the cynicism is justified Yet in
nine cases out OF ten the fault is due
to incompetency tolerated, IL not coun-
tenanced. by those in authority.
When an army meets with disaster
the general may blame his subordinates,
but the nation holds him to account. In
railroading, as in war, inefficiency Is a
crime, and as the general is absolutely
responsible for his command, the presi-
dent and directors must be made to an
swer to the public. The conviction of a
single $25, ,0aa-a-year man might send a
shudder round every directors table in
the country, but also it might cut down
railroad accidents by third.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-04-06
Water Regulations.

The following resolution, relative
to water regulations was passed and
ordered published by the water com
missioners:
Resolved: That from aud after
this date, all purchasers of city water
shall pay their water rent at the office
of the water commission. Water rent,
where meters are not used, shall be
payablNbn the first day of each month
and where meters are used, on the
fifth day of each month, and all bills,
if not paid on or before the 10th day
of the month, become delinquent and
a penalty of 25 cents added to each
and every bill to pay the costs of col
lection. And as an inducement to get
water consumers to promptly install
meters, be it further
Resolved: That all persons install
ing meters prior to July /, 1906, will
be rebated the cost of the meter; said
persons to be rebated one-balf their
monthly water rate, until the price Of
the meter is refunded, the meter to
remain the property of the City Of
Athena.
Dated, April 8. 1906.
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LADIES CORSETS

We have also put in a new line of Ladies
Corsets. The celebrated Royal Worcester.
This corset needs no commentary from US. 1t
is well known fact that this is one OF the
most perfect fitting and best made corsets in
the United States We have them in all sizes
and grades in either Black White or Drab.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-04-06
Doctors are Puzzled

The remarkable recovery of Kenneth
McIyer, of Vanceboro, Me-, is the
subject Of much interest to the medi-
cal fraternity and wide circle of
friends. He says of his case: COW
ing to severe inflammation of the
throat and congestion of the lungs,
three doctors gave me up to die, when,
as last resort, was induced to try
DIR. Kings New Discovery and I am
happy to say it saved my life" Cures
the worst coughs and colds, bron-
chitis, tonsilitis, weak lungs, .hoars-
ness and la grippe. Guaranteed al
McBride's drug store. SOC and 81.
Trial bottle free.
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in the case of the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thompson. The
little one is very i'll with membran-
eous Group, and while in critical
condition, this morning there is said
to be some hope for her recovery.
The reception held in the Christian
church Tuesday evening in honor Of
Rev. J. w. Jenkins and family was
one long to be remembered. The
spacious auditorium was filled to its
capacity with friends of this estimable
family. A short literary and musical
program was enjoyed ard addresses
were made by number of gentlemen
in commendation of the excellent
work done in this community by the
retiring pastor. Rev. VIM. Cowden,
of Seattle was present and favored the
congregation, as was also Rev. Geo. i.
Ellis of the Baptist church. All ex-
pressed regret that Mr.. Jenkins feels
it encumbent upon himself to resign
his work here and return to his home
in Hood River, where he feels his
presence is needed. Mrs. Jenkins and
family left Wednesday afternoon, and
Mr.. Jenkins went over to Milton
where he delivered lecture, follow
ing the next day. They are attended
by the best wishes of all Athena peo-
pie.
II Laurance Lieuallen was i'll town
Wednesday with couple of strings
of mules. One of the teams was
worked with "jerk line'' with Laur
ance at the other end of the line. The
mules were from Missouri and had
never been in town before and of
course there was something doing.
Laurance, however, was equal to the
occasion and pulled shaw" and "gee"
applying liberal use of the black
snake, finally persuaded the muletts to
pass along Main street.
Sometime ago Eilers Piano house of
Portland, originated word contest.
giving prizes for the greatest number
of words to be assembled from the
letters contained in "Eilers Pianos."
The first prize, beautiful piano, was
awarded to gentleman in Portland,
who made the record of 1000 words.
Mrs. D. B. Jarman of this city had
600 words to her credit, and yesterday
received certificate for $50, which
sum is stipulated to be used in the
purchase of piano.
Water superintendent Gholson and
force of men have been working at the
head of the new water system this
week. Water that is now in use for
domestic purposes 10 pumped into the
mains from the city we'll. This water
will be used until the damage result
ing from the heavy rains to the grav-
ity system has been repaired.
Z Misses Francis and Minnie Brunnier
of Manning. Iowa, sisters of Mrs. AL
bert Swaney, arrived in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. Robt. Tharp and daughter,
Miss Lula, were Pendleton visitors
yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Dell and Mrs. I. Gen
~
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SHOES

We call specia. attention to our Shoe depart
ment We carry the very best makes in all
grades Mems and boys Shoes in Box Calf,
yalour Calf, yici Kid or Enamel in all the new
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-04-06
a scientifin Wnnder.

The cures that stand to its credit
make Bucklen's Arnica Salve scien-
tific wonder. 1t cured E. r. Mulford,
lecturer for the patrons of husbandry
Waynesboro, Pa, of distressing
case of Piles. It heals the worst
burns, sores, boils, ulcres, cuts,
wounds, chilblains, and salt rheum.
Only 25c at the Palace drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-04-06
,sALively russIe

with that old enemy of the race, con-
stipation, often ends in appendicitis.
To avoid all serious trouble,with stom-
ach, liver and bowels, take DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They perfect
ly regulate these organs, without
pain or discomfort. 25c at MoBride's.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-04-06
Items in Brief.
Buy q Samson at Cox & McEwen's.

Buy Samson at Cox & McEwen's.
New Shirt Waists just arrived at
Manassas.
Prime corn-fed beef and pork at R.
j. Boddy's.
See the fine cut glass for sale by G.
A. Barrett g. Co. s..
Try a Flor de Corona cigar at the
White House Grocery.
Craghead & Hays have some bar
gains in business chances.
Try one of Boddy's fine sugar cured
hams. They are delicious.
That Crescent Cream Coffee is fine.
At Worthington & Thompson's.
A delicious dessert Washington Pie.
Get it at the Prendergast Bakery.
We still have the famous Coles air
tight heaters. @. A. Barrett & Co.
"Autocrat' stationery, the best
kind at McBride's.
Can't we show you some of our
Rogers silverware? G. A. Barrett &
Co.
You should see the fine line of
buggies and hacks at G. A. Barrett &
Co. g.
In the spring time you renovate
your. house. Why not yonr body?
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea drives
out Impurities, cleanses and enriches
the blood and purifies the entire sys-
tenn. 35c. Pioneer drug store.
Say Ma. Crescent Baking Powder will
raise the dough. Get it at Worthing-
ton & Thompson's.
Over 500 ladies' neck arrangements,
a sample line, no two alike, at one half
price. Call at Manassas.
Three little rules we all should keep,
To make life happy and bright,
Smile in the morning, smile at noon,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea at night.
Pioneer drug store.
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lasts, and at prices to suit all comers.
Ladies' Shoes in high or low cut. Just re-
ceived the most up to date stock ever shown in
Umatilla county. Call and give the new shapes
your careful inspection.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-04-06

Keep the little one healthy and
happy. Their tender, sensitive bodies
require gentle, healing remedies.
Hollisterx's Rocky Mountain Tea will
keep them healthy and strong. 35c
Tea or Tablets. Pioneer Drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-04-06

If there is no Piano in the house,
one should be purchased or at least
hired. And it should be one of the
BEST PIANOS
shown in our rooms. These instru-
ments are the perfection of mechan-
ical work kmanship and are unexcelled
for sweetness and richness of tone.
STANLEY PIANO HOUSE,
23 Main Street, Walla Walla, Wash.
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Torture By savages.

Speaking of the torture to which
some of the savage tribes in the Phil
ippines subject their captives, reminds
me of the intense suffering 1 endured
for three months from inflammation
of the kidneys" says w. NJ. Sherman,
of Cushing, Me. Nothing helped
me until tried Electric Bitters, three
bottles of which completely cured
me.' Cures liver complaint, dyspep-
sia, blood disorders and Malaria, and
restores the weak and nervous to ro-
bust health. Guaranteed by VIM.
Mcbride, druggist. Price SOC.