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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-17
Notice to Tax Payers of the
City of Barre, VT.

The City Council have placed In my hands
for collection tax bill amounting 70 two doll
lars and nfty-niHe cents on dollar OF the
date OF this notice, viz: August 10th 1907 Is
the limit Of time in wbicn you have 70 pay the
same to me.
IL pot paid on or before that date there win
be added 70 said tax bill the fees for collection
as provided bv law.
JAMES AfACKAY, city Treasurer.
Dated at City Of Barre, VT, July End, 1907.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-17

FOR SAIE-.A twe-tencment house Ia one Of
the best locations Of the city. Eleven living
rooms, two pantrys and two bath rooms All
finished the best Modern conyeniences, A
stream OF good spring water goes with the
place A large lot eight and shalt rods by
seven rods. VIII be sold 1t bargain Il sold
al once. Inquire og W. Al Hall, AZ Elm street,
after 5 o. clock. s5tI
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-17

FOR sAfELBine building l0t oil Gong
street Price reasonable apply " MI W.
Anderson. a5 Merchant street. g2m
FOR SALE. Small Autograph register IN
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

ed of horning off competition in the
bids by requiring q certified check for
$l2, 500 to accompany each bid What
was the certified check for? What
legitimate purpose or object did it sub
serve? The law provided then, and
provides now, for the giving of an
ample bond with sureties by the bidder
to whom the contract is awarded to
secure the faithful performance Of his
contract. We repeat again, then, what
purpose did the certified check perform?
The answer is patent to everyone-its
sole purpose was TO freeze out compe-
tition and competitive bidders, and to
thereby insure the contract to the pets,
and perhaps partners, of the powers
that be, and that, too, at their own
figures. We now serve notice on these
powers that be" that we intend to
bid for the contracts soon to be let. at
as low figures as the work can be
honestly and faithfully done, and that
we propose to do so without any ac-
certified check, since no
such provision is now authorized
or required by law, and since to
demand one is a violation Of the law
hat requires the contracts to be
awarded to the lowest bidder-and we
'urther give notice that IL our bid Is
he lowest we propose to have the
.ourts inquire why It was not consid-
red.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

The shortcomings of the late Legisla-
ture is probably due to existence of a
Before Day Club" composed of some
astute members of that body. Secret
conclaves of this kind, engineered by
designing politicians, is not always in
the interest Of the people. What Flor
ida needs more than anything else is a
nOn-partisan Governor that will
not array one class against another,
and one that will tote fair with all. -
Tavares Herald.
You surely said something in the
above extract, brother, and we believe
the next term we will elect a governor
that will be above all sorts Of political
juGglery. One, too, who will be the
governor of the whole people of Flori-
da in fact as we'll as in name. 1t is
truly to be hoped there will be at least
no third term, for the two of the kind
we have had are having should be suf-
ficency for all.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

The Newest Internal Improvement
Investigating Commission have met, OF
! gained and we suppose are at It IN
dead earnest, and for the sake Of the
states good name and all officials, the
True Democrat hopes it win be faith
tul to the trust and it's acts just ell
round. IL there has been no wrong
done in handling /. l. affairs, and par
tieularly so in connection with those
cheap sales no one will be more pleas
ed Of Il than this newspaper. We have
chritieised it repeatedly, believing
from affairs, as we see them, that lands
have been sacrificed, and that much bet
ter prices could have been secured, had
the officials made known the fact, the
lands were on the market, and thus
given other purchasers an opportunity
TO compete for them. We have the
very highest respect for most Of the
state officials, and no personal feeling
against any of them, and most assened-
ly hope their every act will be proven
justified, but we do not wish to see a
farce investigation pulled of In the
now popular whitewash style, 80 let
the committee get at the bottom of all
these cheap sales, starting with the
one to Mr.. Bars at 30 cents an acre
the one through Senator Williams, as
agent of timber lands in Taylor, La
fayette and other counties at low prices,
those to Joseph Jennings at al 2-3 cents
an acre and perhaps others; find out
how soon thereafter they were re-sold
to others, what the prices and commits
siOns received all along the line were;
in fact, all things connected Herewith.
Surely all the people, connected with
all those transactions, are willing to go
before that commissions if everything
Is just as it should be, and clear our
state and our officials of the clouds
that cast their shadow still. Phis bust
ness Is costing the people Of Florida
something, and the people expect to
get right and just results from it, and
will be satisfied with nothing else.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

Mr. Bryan says: 81 am not only OPP
posed to third term, but to a second. y"
Surely he Is not training down gradu-
ally to a Observation-Disclosures
ceived Enthusiastically Flori-
dan.
Some of his cousins may differ with
him on that number Of term doctrine,
and William Sherman still resides in
Florida, thank you.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

The fight is on now to make Putnam a
dry county, and as it becomes more pop
ular every day that 1t should be so, and
is RIGHT, we believe that good old
county of Grill, Mckenzie and Russell,
will Join our ranks.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28
The Tampa Evening News cries out
Jail the Migrants.

A splendid local paper this week, l
thank you. Read every bit Of it's twelve
interesting pages, then resolve and de-
eide you will give your printer liberal
support and make it possible TO do you
and himself full justice all the time.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

Editor c. T.. Howard, Is now pub
fishing the South Florida Sentinel
again at Orlando, and newspaper men
are pleased 10 have his interesting and
neat newspaper on the exchange table.
May he be we'll, happy and prosperous,
and the Sentinel be a power for good.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

One Of the most popular books now
in circulation among Historians Is the
volume containing list Of all the SOL
diers who comprised Florida's troops
during the Cival War. This work,
compiled by Col Fred Robertson, is as
complete as could be made from the
records at his disposal.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

According to times and precedents,
It Is expected that the advertisement
inviting bids on state printing contracts
will very soon appear in print and the
right kind Of specifications furnished.
Usually after the required period Of
10 days for the advertisement to be
published, the bids are opened In Aug,
ust. and the new contract under the
law commences the first Of October.
We do not care particularly for the
work but the lowest and best bona 6sde
bidder nent time shOuid have Il, and az
Mr.. L'Eugle has carried out the work
honestly and faithfully since he took
hold Of Il, all things being equal and
fair, we should not kick TO see him se-
cure II, or at least a OOOdiy portion Of
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

Mr. $. A. Fackler, an old aI.round
Florida newspaper man, who worked
with US on this newspaper with his two
sons. for severed weeks some days ago
secured possession Of the Bainbridge
Tribune, and will improve that little
daily newspaper. He deserves most
liberal patronage and II he Is given 1t,
will make the Tribune a power for
good" at his new home.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

Governor Broward appointed Mr..
Porcher L'EngIe, Judge Of the Criminal
Court Of Record for Duval county, but
he did not desire the judgeship, and
then he made Col. j. s. Maxwell the
Judge, and 1t Is said the appointment
gives full satisfaction at jacksonville,
which Is good news also satisfactory to
FlOridians.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

Mr.. J. Walter Kehoe Is pathetically
singing Come Home Bill Bailey" to
Congressman Lamar. --- Jacksonville
FloTidan, and Hons j. +. c. Griggs
and Jefferson d. Stevens are gazing
upon the situation and will a little later
on in the campaign join in the chorus,
or sing new song loud and clear. But
won't II Jar the public when the whole
Coxe's army goes to marching.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

The State Tax Levy for 1907 Is 7 1-2
mills, Is burdensOme, and the purposes
for which 1t is assessed are rs follows:
General revenue, 2 mills; State school
tax, mill; pensions, mills; board of
health, l-2 mill, and the people In every
county are now praying that their Coun-
ty Commissioners will let them off just
as light as possible in making their
levy.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

Editor Albert Williamson, Of the
Floridan, quotes General Albert Gil
chest as follows: IL hope that 1t will
be settled before / am elected" and
then asks him: Nov, Albert, that
was very "unpretty"l Suppose II
might be the "cOld gray dawn Of the
morning after, do you think we'd be
any worse Off"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-06-28

LowI.des county, Georgia, ValdOSta
the county cite, has gone dry by vote
Of |, 206 against whiskey to 434 for it,
carrying every precent for prohibition.
The sentiment continues to grow and
the good women everywhere, God bless
them, are at work In the cause, which
goes more than all else to prove It best
for our whole people and country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

of local slaughter houses, hIlers tn canned goods, the bleaching ot flour. .duIt.ration of spices. artifc- tal Golors n foods, the manufacture of tomato catsup and the practice of wine frauds, were among the sub jeet discussed at todays session Of the Association of State and Ma tional Food and Dairy Departments Prominene chemists, analysts and pure food commissioners from var ious parts of the country took part in the discussion.
 The meseting, which mas been the most important of it's kind in the United States, will come to close tomorrow. Speakers on the program for the final session include Com missioner A. r. Hit Of Boise, Idaho, Dr. VI. 4. 3coveil of Lexington Ky, pr Richard Fisher Of Madison, Wis. Miss Alice Lakey, chairman Of the food investigation committee of the National Consumers league; Con- missioner J. Q. Emery of Madison. Wis, and Commissioner J. B. Noble of Hartford, Conn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
STEAMER LINE
 ACROSS TWO OCEANS

Ottawa, Ont, July i8.-Arrange- ments are being made on lavish scale for a nonpotiticai demonstra- ton in honor of the prime minister, Sir WiIfrid Laurier, on the occas- lon of his return 10 Ottawa after an extended visit to England. Sir Will fred is expected to reach the capi- tai day after tomorrow. The cele- bration will be on similar lines to the one extended the premier on his return from the previous colon Lan conference.
 According to advices from En- gland, Sir Wnfrids visit has been highly successful in promoting Ca nadian interests. Powerful influences have been brought to bear in favor of projects of the greatest impor- tance Lo the future of the dominion. One oI the most ambitious Of these is the All Rod steamship inc from Great Britain by way of Canada 10 Australia and New Zealand which would have the effect of diverting much traffic from New York and other ports of the United States to Halifax. The plan is to iaalgprate q twenty-four knot service of steam CTS between Liverpool and Halifax thus shortening the Atlantic passage bv two days. The distance from Liverpool to Halifax i. about 2.500 nautical miles and could be fraversed in four days with steamers of the kind under consideration. The complete trip from London to Vancouver could be made in eight days-a time that would have been considered impossible 3 few years ago. By the Halifax steamer route passengers and mail can be deliv- cred in New York a full day before they could reach the American me- tropolis by steamer direct.
 If the plan is put into effect, lin- CTS of a speed Of twenty knots will ply between Vancouver and Austral- ia. New Zealand and the Orieent Japan will brought within about
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
LAPS MUST BE
 TREATED WHITE ]
 Japanese Government Is Preparing to Demand the Admission of Coolie La bor to the United States
SOME NEGOTIATIONS
For the Formation of New Treaty Have Already Been COmmenced- Minister Hayashi's Statement Is
 Defiant.

Washington, July 17.-That the Japanese government $ preparing to inforce a demand for the admission Of cooHe labor to the United States at the expiration of the present treaty just four years from today, on July IT, 1911. is Indicated by seml-official adyices received here. Preliminary negotiations for the for mutation of s new treaty have ai- ready been commenced but are like Iy to terminate abruptly, owing 10 a contyoyersey regarding the inclGs- ion Of clause giving 10 each na- tnme night to regulate immigration. Japan is determined to secure the admission Of Japanese laborers into this country On q par with those of other nations and failure of the United States government to comply with this de- mand may lead to serious eompj- cations.
 Foreign Minister Hayasni has Is- sued an official statement to the Japanese press outlining his atti- tude regarding the immigration question. Copies Of this memorandum have reached Washington. Minister Hayashi's statements are in sub = stance as follows:
 The government Of Japan has received a draft Of a proposed treaty with the United States which pro- yides for a renewal of the clause providing for the limitation of immi- grafton. The government has re- jected the proposal and will not in the future entertain any such pro- posal.
 In the new treaty, which will become operative from the forty fourth year of 4leiii, the Japanese government will insist on striking out artiele2, clause 1 !, regarding the police and immigration laws, and to accomplish that purpose the gov ernment of Japan will assume firm and vigorous attitude.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

eighteen days of Eeugland, and journey between London and Mel bourne will be shortened by eight days. This will be accomplished by means of fast express trains which will make the trip from Halifax to Vancouver in about four days.
 The plan has been erected with enthusiasm by me people of Can ada. IS well as those of Australia and New Zealand, and the British politicians are rapidly awakening 10 the fact that such project, if car ried out would not only add greatly to British commerce, but wosId ce- ment the bonds of union with the colonies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

train brought large delegation of city officials and legislators, headed by Mayor Mccarthy, special ap- propriation bavlng been voted by the Richmond city council to cover the expenses. Inadequate transpor- tation facilities prevented hundreds of Richmond people from attending the trip, the roads supplying cars only for those who had tickets in advance.
 The principal exercises of the day were held at the Richmond building, the Virginia capital hay ing been one of the few cites to erect c building of it's own at the ex- position. It $ great white edi- flee, with broad Terandas, and in it's agricultural style suggests the plantation home of the South. Short addresses were made by Governor Swanson, Mayor Mccarthy and President Tucker.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
RICHMOND DAY
 AT EXPOSITION

Norfolk. Va, July 18.-Ten thousand citizens Of the capital of the Old Dominion are assisting in the celebration Of Richmond day the Jamestown exposition this morning and thousands more are expected before night. 4 special
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-14
NEWS OF ABBEvILLE.
Mrs. Pollard Entertains in Honor of
 Visitor.

Mrs. Pollard Entertains in Honor of
 Abbeville. Dec. 13.-(Special. )-One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season was the entertainment of Mrs. J. L. Pollard at her handsome home on Kirkland Street last evening. in honor of her visitor, Miss lone Pol lard of Hurtsboro
 The parlors were beautifully deco rated with a profIsion of smilax, ferns and choicest chrysanthemums. inter- spersed here and there with holly.
 The feature of tho evening was the testing of the ability of the guests in the writing of "jingles" suggested by designs on cards presented to each
 The prze a beautiful book of "Christmas jingles," was awarded to Miss Underwood. who presented 1t to Miss Pollard.
 Other games were enjoyed, after which delicous refresh ments were served.
 The guests were Misses Ida and Ruby Holley, May Bradley. Frances Thomp- son. Pearl Rollins and Elizabeth Un- derwood; Messrs. O.. M. Steagall. Dow L. Perry and Dis. J. V. Pterson and
 Miss Frances Thompson of Union Springs Is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. NJ. Espy on Kirkland Street.
 Miss Dirley GilliS of Omaha, Ga. who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R. w. Miller, on Kirkland Street, returned home yesterday.
 tives and friends in Headland.
 Miss Pearl Rollins of Columbia Is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Searcey an SearceY Street,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-14
SLACK TALK.

Slack talk on the part of men fin high places started the wave of dis trust which broke with such violence on all financial institutions . few weeks ago. Confidence had been se- riously. but unnecessarily. undermined and when the movement started 1t had to be given right-of-way until reason could re-assert itself. Fortunately the tide has begun to turn and in a very short time we will sec everything nov ing along in regular channels as if nothing had happened. The wild va porings of public men had It's influ- snce on those in other walks of life. The failure of one of the greatest banking institutions of the Middle West and the cause of 1t, as given out in a public statement by the directors. notes The Washington Post. "ciearly indicate how too much talk can mag nifty a molehill of g situation into a mountain of disaster. According to tho directors statement the great Ma tional Bank of Commerce of Kansas City. was literally talked to deah: it was compelled to close its doors be- cause it could not withstand the 'slan- derous statements made against it. For six weeks 1t stood a steady run because, although apparently abso- lutely sound. its depositors' fears had been aroused by the tattls Of the streets. The results of Its failure reached as far as New York, and smaller banks throughout its vicinity were involved. All because of too much talk" That bank was perrect'y
 sound and is ready to resume business
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-14
sATURDAYY, DECEMBER 14, 1907.
secretary Taft |. nearing home and

Secretary Taft Is nearing home and after his arrival we look for sorne- thing to be doing in Republican cir clea. It does not look as if he had been having a square deal during his absence. With cortelyou as far as he could manipulating the Treasury of- fice-holders away from him and Hitch cock organizing post ofice forces for some sinister purpose. the friends of the big War Secretary have right to, feel aggrieved. His arrival will no doubt be the signal for his supporters sor the Presidency to get buster than ever. whether he will decide to con- tinue the war with Foraker or to pia- cate the latter by agreeing to offer no opposition to his reelection to the Senate remains to be seen. The return of Secretary Taft to Washingon may be seized upon by the President to in- dIcate his real feeling toward his cab- met advisers Presidential candidacy. At any rate the shadow of Roosevelt across his pathway ought now to dis appear in view of re-affirmation of election night declarations. If the President is really for Taft the fact win soon be manifest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-14

What water transportation can do in the way of relieving freight congestion Is shown by the statement that the iron ore carried on the great lakes by vessels for the season now closing amounted to 41.50o,ooo tons. while IT, 50o,o00 tons of coal were shipped to points along the lakes. The movement for improving all the waterways that are navigable has received great i'm petus in recent months. There are no streams in the South more worthy of attention at the hands of the govern ment than our Coosa and Alabama Rivers. and through harmonious action of the delegation they ought to be well provided for. MT. Wiley's bill appropriating s10O.oO per year for five years for the Alabama River is a one and we cannot believe that it will not become a law. With that sum available the river can be made navigable every month in the year from Montgomery to Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-14
"This is Ny 42nd Birthday"
Frank Nelson.

Dr. Frank Nelson, q prominent edu- cator who recently was elected Presi- dent of Minnesota College. was born on a farm near Andover. Ill, Decem- Der IA 1865. A few years later the family removed to Swedesburg, Iowa, where his father died when Frank was only9 years old. Here. until he was 21, the young man attended Mount Pleasant Academy during the winter months working between times, and doing much home study. In 1889, prac- ticaIly without funds, he went to the State University and worked his en- tire way through college. In 1892, he was graduated from the State Univer- sity, having completed the collegiate course In three years, The same year he became connected with Bethany College, at Lindsborg. Kansas. He work in his adopted state. and for four years was State Superintendent of Public Education of Kansas