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The Washington times., 1907-10-06
ROAD RAGING
LESS FATAL
THAN TRACK

The Vanderbilt race when run last
year killed one man and actually in
juTed but two others. yet the promoters
Of this event refused TO allow the race
10 be run again without the protection
Of soldiers
The recent Neutrality-suspicious. race at
Brighton Beach track caused the death
Of one man, injured a half dozen others.
and was really more dangerous than
any other event ever run Yet there
are those who Gecry a possible stripped
stock touring car race on the road be-
cause Of the danger. and who advise
that track races be continued because
they do not prove so dangerous. IN
recent track races deaths have oc-
CURED in almost every instance. yet
some advise track and not road con-
teats-
The deaths laid to track racing as
compared to those scored in three Van
derbilt races show a credit TO road rae
ing IN every way. Road racing has
killed mons except those who have IN
vited death by competing or those who
invited death by crossing the course
after warning mad been given.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
FIFTH LINES TO LIMERICKS
PROVE VERITABLE DEUCE
Answers Came in by Thousands From
Every Section of City and
Vicinity.
WaShingtonianSStillHaye
LimerickitiS and Seem
To Like 1t.

Everybody wrote fifth lines for
The Sunday Times limerick last
week, and interest seemed to be
greater than at any previous time.
Scores of persons wrote them ev-
cry day, and the Limerick Editor
became so familiar with their hand
writing that he knew by whom the
limericks were written before open
ing the envelopes.
From the vast number of Sug-
gestions for the fifth line of the I'M
finished limerick published in The
Sunday Times almost all of Wash
ington's poets were on the job. Nor
did all the limerickS come from
Washingtonians, hundreds having
been received from Baltimore, Alex
andria, Leesburg, and other Virginia
ard Maryland cities and towns. Two
suggestions were received from New
York. Although the Limerick Edi-
tor was glad to know that Gotham
was interested, he could not con-
5cientiouSly award the $40 to the
writer of either.
WashingtOnians still have Limerick
It's and are keyed up 10 the highest
pitch over the contest. Thousands Of
persons have been writing limericks
throughout the past month. and so many
clever lines have been suggested that
the Limerick Editor has been sorely
perple1,G over making a decision.
Although the task, II such ii could
be called, required Of the contestants,
has been TO simply arrange four or Ave
words so as 10 form an iGea and rhyme
with the first or second line. many
writer's have sent in complete limericks
on different subjects, and the Limerick
Editor has been much impressed with
their cleverness.
r. has at last decided to invite those
So inclined to submit as many five-line
tlnlericks as they desire. The cIeverest
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

one. with the fifth line omitted, will be
used in the contest next week
Today some OF the best fifth lines
submitted are published. Thousands Of
others were sent in by mail and special
messenger, but because Of the great de-
mand for advertising space in The Sun
day Times. only the best can be printed.
d. S. Lloyd. . II street northwest
% Young man, do you think 1 an
c) Great Scott, you must think am
90 What a nerve for kid without
"a Yes. Rockville amt far; let's
90 My land, we can't live without
Florence Berrett, 20 Capitol avenue
II WILL II the cash l may carry"
James W. walters, s9t Pielford place
northeast
"A husbands load won't carry"
Marguerite Pattce s2l5 o street north
Love smiles. but the coal you must
carry"
V NJ. 424 East Capitol street
The Lord says it's sinful TO larry"
W. E. Wolfe. 40 Second street north
west
IF the pants can wear ard the pocket
book carry"
Willard Downes. $40 Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest
Eyes, dearie; yes, dearie; yes, dearie. +"
|
Miss B. Boiling. the COrdcva-
Pa says he's got all he can carry"
Miss Carrie Claxton. 422 Ninth street
southwest
Yes. dear. but what Is year salary7"
Marie L. Dallas. the Gladstone, 1879 r
street northwest
why. your dads got ahead OF you.
Larry"
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

]. Boteler-
''rhi! e sudden; ask father, don't
Miss India n. King. 1900 Massachu-
sets avenue northwest
ID why, OF course. but it's just tempo
rary"
90 Not today; cali again. I may vary. -
Cd Il long to say yes, but / am wary
]. o. Speed. 1928 n street northwest
Here, Tige-but the guy didn't tarry. %
Mary c. Philips. the Ontario
Just wait until I first divorce Harry"
Thomas A. Adams. l24o Seventh street
If you've Doodle. I'll be your canary. .
Francis Grssby, Rock Hi. Char
Right about. sir. we've no time to
larry
Ruth Erhardt. Al Harrison street,
Il could not live of love and pie"
Miss Eva NJ Clements, 145 G street
u win. If you buy me a dairy"
Mrs. Rena V. Bayliss. $50 Morris
street northeast
yer. love. and let US not tarry"
George S. Livingston. s23 T street
I'm yours: get license; don't ts-ry."
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Mrs W F. Noack. Hyattsville, Nd
"Oh, this is 50 sudden, Harry.
Mrs. Charles MorrelI. 1888 Harvard
Yes. take me; be quick; don't larry"
Daniel Trent. Benning-
Certainly III marry you. Harry"
Mrs D. Manson, I6 d street north
east
Run away little boz and don't tarry.' -
Perhaps II / all the money may carry.
w. Il. Palmer. the Ventosa--
How much long green do you carry?'
Eve a. Dorr, Eighteenth street and
Benning road
Il don't want every Tom. Dick. and
Harry
D. c. Leetch, 1911 X street northwest
What life insurance do you carry2'
Guy Mofett. 133 E street northwest
AT last! So long did you tarry.'
II. + Taylor. SO4 V street northeast
Your fairy'lI marry you, Harry
Mrs. John c. Whitehead. 1904 Ninth
street northwest
II would II the stork they could bury
Robert Weir. 1871 Thirteenth street
north'e'st---'Wait. dear. 1t is well to be
vary"
Mrs. w. e. Richardson. 1sO4 Columbia
What kind Of a RON do you carry7"
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
CATCHING BUSES IN EUROPE.

Buses and trans do not stop on sig
mai. but only al certain street corners
Indicated by signs. There they eli
receive only as many passengers as they
have vacant seats. and in the order of
the numbered checks presented 10 the
conductor. These checks passengers
draw from box IN the adjacent waiting
room.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06
FAMINE.

Yes" said Rivers, who had just re-
turned froEl q popular summer resort
Its q plea SAINT enough place. but half
the time. uYOn my word, we didn't have
a thing TO cat"
You di5nt"' exclaimed Brooks:
''shy then
Not n blessed thing to eat" reiteT-
ated Rivers, from $50 in the evening
until ESQ fr the morning, and-take your
fingers out OF my hair. Brooks, or I'll
Strangle yoTt"-Exchange
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

The Charles z. Miller & Bro. agency
announces sales of model S Ford cars
10 the following Washmgtonians: G.
w. Rigdon, 1894 Fourteenth street;
Frank Gillian, 315O Highland avenue.
Cleveland Park; DR.. w. II. Wunder, sol
Seventh street northwest. and A. b.
Coolidge, the Berkshire,
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

make this week. The machine is fitted
out with several additional mechanical
appliances and the seating arrangement
is different from that of regulation
model In that there is room FOR I'VE
persons in the vehicle.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

Maj A NJ. Ferguson. OF this city.
has been touring THROUGH the Southern
States for two weeks and Will prob
ably return IN few days.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

c. S. Pitman left .as-- week for At
lantic City. On the way stops Will be
made at Frederick and Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

r. T. Jenkins. a prominent Richmond
merchant. whose native city Is Detroit.
Mich, is an ardent baseball enthusiast
and motorist-
He spent Wednesday e. ming in Wash
ington, for the purpose OF witnessing
the decisive double header between the
Nationals and the Tigers and went
home eminently satisfied with the re-
suit.
He left Richmond on Tuesday, max
ing frequent stops IN the interests OF
his business and arrived here without
accident on Wednesday about u O'Clock,
driving a Fiat car He spent the night
In Washington and made a quick re-
turn run % the Virginia capital on
Thursday.
Mr.. jenkins had Just returned 10 his
home from his vacation. which he spent
IN touring Virginia, Maryland. and
pennsylvania a few DAYS before his
visit to this city. He set out 'Septem-
Der Is, running directly 70 Luray. Va.
for his first visit to the Buray caverns.
He tl,n drove to LoudOul county. pass
Ing through Rerryville and spending a
few days with friends near Lovettsville-
From there he came north, passing
through washington 10 Baltimore and
several hours after arriving In the
Monumental City set out for Philadel-
phia, where he stayed for three days He
made the run from Philadelphia with
but one stop Trenton, Newark, and
New York were visited. and while IN the
Iast-named city Blr. jenkins was COM
peIled 10 take the train for Richmond
in order to keep a business engagement,
ana his car was driven back by the
driver
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

popular with tbs cyclists. a number
taking the trip every Sunday.
The many friends of Roger L. Flynn
viii be pleased to learn that he has
assumed the management OF the Dewey
Garage. 1919 L street northwest.
A. n. Brown. of the Hotel DeNey. ar
rived here ;ast week in a 1913 Stanley.
which he had driven from the fsctory at
Newton, Mass. The run Wss made with
out mishap. The roads north Of Penn
sylvania were uniformly good, but the
highways In the keystone State. aside
from being hilly, had been greatly at
fected by the recent heavy rains
T. N. MUdd rode TO Marlboro, where
the Prince George County Fair was in
progress Thursday evening on a Read
ing-Stardard motor cycle. +. F. Wrenn
also made the same trip on q cycle OF
the same make. The run 10 Marlboro Is
an, easy one with plenty of stopping
places, and the hotel accommodations
are said TO be unusually good for
country town.
The tremendous success scored by the
carter Motor Car Corporation at the
jamestown Exposition with their Carter
two-engine car has led them to Sc
riously consider the entry OF their car
In the larger OF the automobile shows
this fall and winter. Space has already
been secured for the Automobile Club
OF America show 70 be held al the
Grand Central Palace in New York city
from October "a to a and active rran-
arations are under way toward dlling
the appointment
1t is planned by the company TO
drive two exhibit cars from this city
to New York by the way Of Baltimore
and Philadelphia, leaving this city not
later than the morning of the 22d. This
trip has been carefully planned and
VIII afford an excellent opportunity TO
the automobile fraternity &c pass com
Petent judgment upon The road quail
ties OF the Carter machine. Appro-
pirate decorations will adorn the ma
chimes and upon the return trip an at
tempt viii be made to establish a record
A number Of the Representatives OF
the company win accompany the cars.
The fame OF the Carter machine.
ahile heretofore merely local. has
spread considerably. One order alone
for cars being booked for thirty-five
machines for the war department OF
foreign country 70 be used as dispatch
cars in remote sections OF the empire.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

burg. and is now on his way to Massa-
chusetts. he expects TO make an extern
sive tour OF the New England States
this fail, and viii probably come South
fer the winter months.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

E. X. Knight drove to Great Falls
Sunday in a Reading-Standard motor
cycle. The Great Falls trip iH becoming
popular with tbs cyclists. a number
taking the trip every Sunday.
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CONTINUED from Page Twelve.)
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

r. L. Overholt PASSED through Wash
ington last week. While in this city
he made his headquarters at the Wash
ington Garage Company's central gar
age. he came here directly from Pitts
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

The many friends of Roger l. Flynn
viii be pleased to learn that he has
assumed the management OF the Dewey
Garage, 1919 L street northwes,.
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

". W. Norman leaves this week for
New York in his COrbin car. Besides
spending some time IN New York city
he will tour New York State
The Washington times., 1907-10-06

]. r. Thomas. OF the Thomas & Toll
man agency. left Monday morning for
an extended trip through the Shenan-
ecah valley. The trip viii last two
weeks. While away Mr.. Thomas viii
visit the Luray caves and Stanton, Va.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06
THE RR ATTI EBORO REFORNER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER g. l9O

Thought the plant could remain unoeeu'
pied for more than six months or year
but the years have gone and there y no
present indication of occupation,
The strike Of the summer has gwen
the village wide advertising Of an unde'
siIahc nature. II is q pity that what
was fatea 10 come anyway could not have
been brought about without cessation OF
business. Capital looks askanee at town
that ranuot settle it, business differences
without strikes.
The second lire in the Island house is
responsible for the loss, temporarily at
least, OF the towns latest industry, the
overall factory. This was a branch lac,
tory run by simons, Hatch Written OF
Boston. II employed from 30 TO 10 glrls,
and the monthly payroll was about 5000
not large amount, hut every little helps;
This factory has been moved, bag ahI
baggage, back TO Boston. IL Is minated
that the company may open the factory
here again next spring ii suitable quarters
can be secured. Members of the board
oil trade raised by subscription about 5000
and paid one years rent and cost OF
heating, The year expired Aug, l.
Should the company decide not 10 locate
in Bellows Falls again the fire that drove
them ont win prove expensive in several
directions.
Bellows Falls, however, has all OF its
old standbys in the manufacturing line,
the paper mills. the snath company, the
machine shop. the cream separator manu-
factory and other smaller concerns, II
j. Just as good a railroad center as II
ever was, and there are indications thatl
while the place may not increase ~
wealth aud population very fast II VIII
continue 10 be a live business center, a
good place TO live in, and a village that
IT, citizens can speak OF with pride.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06

The ruling of the state cattle com
missioner that all breeders intending
TO exhibit at fairs in this state must
file a certificate of physical examina'
ton before bringing their herds into
Vermont, while not an extremely dl1-
fcult requirement, is likely to have
it's effect on the number of cattle that
are shown at the fall fairs this season.
Breeders who show their stock at ag-
ricultural fairs naturally are partlcu-
lar to select strong and healthy ami
mails for their entries, and the chances
are that not one show herd in hun
bred would be unable to pass the eN'
animation required. Many owners,
however. are likely to hesitate at
the idea Of complying with what
they consider needless formal
itv, and if they were in doubt about
coming to Vermont to begin with, the
new rule would not help them make
a favorable decision. Then, too, cat
tie shown at fairs are practically IN
quarantine all the time they are IN
the state and should not be subject to
rules similar to those governing herds
shipped here for beef or for breeding
purposes. This matter should also be
looked at from another side. Too
strict rulings on comparatively unim
portant matters like this are likely
to create a revulsion of feeling
against the cattle quarantine law that
might result in its appeal entirely
And such an action would certainly be
calamity.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06
Railroads
BOSTON & MAINE RAILRl..
In effect June "a, 1907
Trains Leave BgaelebOfo

Montreal and Quebec. via c. V. and G. !. u
fC2.37-fll.lO m. &C ESQ -. m 'i4hti|
Montreal & Quebec. via Newport and t.ha'
Sf2.37-fll. 10 a. m. 1tl0.ls p. n,
Quebec. via Sherbrooke and g, ], Ryo-'4--li
+tl0.ls ,. m. .,,,- Nv
Quebec, Via Que. Cent, Ry.-t'23i g. n ~
p. m.
Greenfield. Northampton, H1lyoke, S7-tsa
$50 a, m. 1907 q. N. 7l1-5 o. N. f--sf-
s4.2sp. m. $3.50 p. m.
Bellows Falls, Clarem1nt junction h2s
White River Juncti0n-'23I O. M TS|L
tiI.l0a. m. s2.25 p. m. f++i p. NJ f@'.E-
Wells River, St Johnsbury, Lyoni0agi.s-
am. $40 4. m. flLly q. N. T-sP 4
Newport. Sherbrook-fs.s7 q, m. +2h z
III. a. m. fl0.lS p. m. ,r..,t,
Boston--Dl. 27 a. m. "A as g. m .h..'1 M
4All.45 a. m. +Bl.50 p. m. fB-o' p Ia -
u. m. mt ~
.Daiiy. fDaily except SUNDAY 5Lal{ . nj 4
Saturday, SUNDAY only, a via GFeenI 4 Z.
via Brellows Falls. c Montreal only. ~
except Sunday and Monday and dl9''-'-'-
after Sept, 80. .-tr..r ,,yss
Detailed information and Timetables a-' u
tanned at ticket ofiie. r,,,,-
D, J. FLANDERSc 1. VI b--i D., Ii
Pass. Traf. Mgr. Jel' 1'2
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06
THE FOOL IN THE AUTO.

individuals whose circumstances
are not such as will allow them TO
own or even hire automobiles and VINO
consequently are obliged to get what
recreation they can from riding be-
hind the plodding horse and catching
glimpses of the landscape through rltts
in the clouds of dust made by the
bonking motor vehicles are, of course,
persons of little Importance in these
days of rapid transit. And yet they
may be pardoned for thinking they
have some rights on the highways
Horses were created before motor
cars. and the man who through force
of circumstances clings to the ancient
method of travel is not yet reduced to
the status of an obstacle that can be
ordered at will from the path OF the
new-fangled conveyance-at least not
in Vermont. The Reformer is not a
. believer in the Battell-Hapgood cru
SADIE of automobile determination. 1t
recognizes the fact that the machines
have come to stay and sees in them
a power for much good in the way OF
bringing into closer touch the city
and the countryside. But it has no use
for or sympathy with the automobile
owner who thinks that the roads are
his and the monopoly thereof. Only
the other day a local man who with
his family of several small children
was driving in a covered carriage
suddenly saw flash by a large touring
car. It's owner apparently wroth be-
cause the team had not turned out
leaned far out of the car, shook his
fist at the man in the carriage and
yelled something about damned fool
Would it be strange if such treatment
inspired a feeling of antagonist
against autoists in general in the
mlnQ OIL Il6 HAL Dculhu WV hStSS
had not Intentionally "hogged" the
road; indeed, he was not even aware
of the approach of the machine unit
it swept by with its cursing owner
And yet he was given to understand
that he was little better than a brok
en- bottle, an affrighted chicken,
stray COW or any other annoying OBJ
stacle. Automobiles who live in the
vicinity of Brattleboro are on the
whole well-meaning, reasonable IL
their demands on the highways, care
full in their pursuit of pleasure. They
are often obliged to suffer, however
for the sins of one or two of thei
number who either have no sense o.
the limitations of their privilege, or
worse still, have no care for the right
and privileges of others.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06
WHEN HER BACK ACHES.
A Woman Finds All Her Energy ana
Ambition Slipping Away.

Rrattleboro women know how the
aches and pains that come when the
kidneys fail make life burden
Backache, hip pains, headaches, dlZzy
smells, distressing urinary troubles, al
ten of sick kidneys and warn you OF
tbe stealthy approach of diabetes,
dropsv and Bright's disease. Doan 8
Kidney Pills permanently cure all
these disorders. Here S PROOF Oh IL Ii
Brattleboro woman's words;
Mrs. F. J. Bassett of 2 South Nam
street. Brattleboro, VT, says: FOR
some time l was annoyed by a serious
disorder of the kidneys. I had severe
attacks of headaches and dizziness,
and a twinge would catch me in the
small of my back. There was also
too frequent action of the Kidneys
and at times / was slightly bloated. L
had read great deal about Doan s
Kidney Pills and when | saw them
advertised / went to +. ii. Holden S
drug store and got a box. they re-
heved me at once of the pain IN my
back and of the headaches and dlzzl-
ness. They also corrected the urinary
trouble and reduced the bloated con
dition of the body. I consider Doan s
Kidney Pills an excellent kidney
remedy. My husband also used them
and was greatly benefited. !" :,
For sale by all dealers. Price, Of
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06

A public playground where the spif-
IL of initiative can be nurtured ana
the enjoyment of outdoor life encow-
aged;
A restroom for the convenience Oh
women shoppers from the suburban
districts and the benefit of local mer-
chants who depend upon these SHOP
pers' trade;
A reorganization of its highway de-
partment for the purpose of bringing
about a radical Improvement in the
condition of the streets about town
and more careful supervision OF them
after they are improved;
A deeper sense of civic pride in the
appearance of various portions OF the
town and a consequent elimination OF
all eye-sores to the community.
Better train service--especially an
earlier morning train north and lat
err train south in the afternoon, also
an enlarged freight yard with better
facilities for prompt handling OF
traffic;
More tenements to accommodate the
steady increase in the towns popula'
ton and facilitate the opportunity for
further growth that is bound to come;
Wider publicity for the exceptional
advantages which will soon be avail
able to all industries locating in this
section, and greater exploitation OF
the inducements which the town is
prepared to offer substantial and self
sustaining concerns;
More cooperation in booming the
"bigger, better, buster Brattieporo
idea: less strife over petty a1falrs
whose relation to the general welfare
of the community is comparatively
small: more disinterested endeavor to
improve conditions wherever they
can be improved; less selfshness, lit
tie more tolerance of the shortcom
ings in our neighbors, and stronge
determination to make this a mode
New England town in the truest sense
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06
Not Government of the People
lSt. Adams Messengerl

Connecticut. too, is facing a situation
Ike that in Vermont, being heir to ine
ancient notion Of democracy that uis,
,ributed representation in the Legislature
mon a principle that today, with the
neaual shift Of population, works gross
;nusfice to her larger communities Ana
The Hartford Times, in one OF ITS occH.
sional references to the matter says trull
that reform in representation hes AT
the root of full and adequate corree!Iloii,,
OF evils in legislation and administrator,
Il is not a government OF ne people T Enya
n" majority of votes in the house OF
r rl,r And that is the situa-
ton in Vermont today.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06
A Difference of Opinion
randolph Herald.l

The Central Vermont now says it will
nav IN any Of it's employees weekly who, ask
i Ep' it That way. Some of them are dong
,o' and a. others will if they find that such
49, re %TU will not prejudice them with
t a ECO Company. But isn't this a peculiar
way wa Of handling the matter; TO , say
IGs l7 reluctant obedience to the law, 1T 1t
IL,@s, two separate payrolls, weekly and
c c,1tey special complaint BY each ,,i
the he state authorities think it is clear 7.
Command to all corporations to pay week
" and that the complaint is simply a
mart of the enforcement machinery
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-06
Can't He Succeed HIMSELF
Isl. Albans MesscngerJ

The Montpelier Argus does not hesitate
70 saw ut has been reported that Hon.
Frank Plumley OF Mortified has an
na,nced TO his friends his final determl'
nation to be candidate in the next con
%ressional election, when a successor TO
III Kittredge Hasiins will be selected.
That last phrase. when a successor to
az Kittredge Haskins viii be elected, ,
taken literally. must mean that the coloneI
is serving his last term in congress