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Morris tribune., 1907-06-29

These items do not include all the
expenditures for supplies and other
legislative expenses, but they are suf-
fcient to show something of the good
ness of the chief clerk, if not to him
self, at least to certain individuals and
firms. I do not presume to say
whether there was commission for
the purchasing official in these trans
actions, ora fancy price for the firms
selling the supplies. But one thing
seems certain; that where the aver
age spent for supplies for each of the
119 House members amounts to about
$50, the supplies actually received by
the average member should not have
cost to exceed $25. The original sup
ply of stationery, pens, pencils, ink,
knives, corkscrews, binders, etc., Or
dered by the secretary of state and
paid for by voucher No. Is, only
amounted to little over So mem
Der. After that the supplies" con-
sisted largely of stationery, yet the
average cost of each member crept up
to about $50.
Not all the members received the
same consideration in the matter OF
supplies. Some, notably those who
were most active and consistent in
ssthe combination" received a larger
share of stationery and supplies. Fa-
voritism was shown, yet it is hardly
possible that the pets of the admins
trative powers could have received
enough to make the total average cost
legitimately reach SO high figure.
A very significant voucher is No.
1913, dated April Goth, four days before
adjournment, in favor of Adolph E. L..
Johnson for 5000 for ''indexing House
journal and reading proof" And on
April Oath the chief clerk drew an
other voucher, No. 1s1, in favor of
himself for $50 for "three days. extra
pay,' making in all $3.50 of extra pay
for this official. The regular salary of
the chief clerk was $40 a day. Like
the pay of all members and employees
this meant every day-Sundays, holi'
DAYS and vacations. as we'll as days
upon which the legislative machinery
was in motion.
Morris tribune., 1907-06-29

1t was very necessary to "the COM
binationu that the chief clerk of the
House and the secretary of the Senate
should be men in sympathy with their
aims and purposes. At the beginning
of the session. Carroll Wells, the
young son of Representative r. j..
Wells, was appointed sergeant of
the speakers room at salary of $5
day. Early in February this youth
was taken i'll. But his pay did not
cease. The boys father. one of the
leaders of the combination, signed the
sons name on the payroll and drew
the salary during his absence. Such
things could not occur without the
knowledge and sanction of the speak
er and chief clerk.
The position of sergeant speakers
room" was created and filed by
"Bob Wells boy' not because of any
necessity for such an Office, but SIM
ply because it afforded the speaker
an opportunity to pay political debt
and do substantial favor to the
Breckenridge man. Proof of this is
supplied in the fact that no one was
appointed to take his place during the
Morris tribune., 1907-06-29

1t was in the Senate that the most
unexcusable case of favoring the cor
porations thru the records occurred.
When the Sundberg committee which
Investigated into the value of Mime
sofa railroads made its report it was
moved and carried that the report be
accepted and printed in the journal. A
Morris tribune., 1907-06-29

several weeks that Carroll Wells was
absent. The real "doorkeeper" of the
speakers room was Sherman S.
Smith, who received $3.50 day, but
the duties of the position enabled him
to find plenty of time to attend to his
cigar stand in the postofice lobby
and also. to elaborate with Tony
Manley and Col. Wilkinson and rail-
road lobbyists and Messrs. Selb and
Kelly, the lobbyists of the liquor in
terests.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1907-03-01

was made manager Of the Thomson
Houston Electric Company in 1890, and
in 1891 took charge of the Central
ThompsonH Houston Electric Company in
Cincinnati, then one of the largest cleo
trical organizations in America. In
March, 1894, he took charge of the
Westinghouse Electric Company's af-
Fairs in New York State as district man
ager in Syracuse. and has filled this post
ever since Since 1882 Mr. Brady has
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1907-03-01
Who's Who In PaliSade.

Vincent, Eugene, Arthur, Bernard and
Paul Mr.. Brady, ST., is an admirable
type of the successful American. He is
entirely self-made, and spent his early
youth on a farm, where he was born, in
Otsego County, N. Y, in 1856. He left
school at the age of fourteen and contin-
ued for some years working as a farm
lad, teaching school in winter. His ma
tive town was Cooperstown. He was
married to Miss Sarah Begley in 1875
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1907-03-01

The special meeting of the Tax-Pay-
FireHouse No. 1 ON March 6, proved
one of the most important gatherings of
the residents of Palisade ever held The
object of the meeting was to consider
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1907-03-01
/. Brady's interesting Career
Business Man With Many
rominent ConnectiOnS-Newest
ddition to Palisade Family of IL

~ newcomer in Palisade becomes
e an interesting parsonage. Last
Witnessed the advent of the Paul
ldys. formerly of Syracuse n. Y.
5 Mr.. and Mrs. Brady there are
younger Bradys, and a most wei
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1907-03-01
Lawsuit Laid On The Shelf.

After an Acrimonious Meeting, the
Taxpayers Association Decides
Not To Sue the Hudson River
Realty Company.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1907-03-01

LED an unusually busy and active life.
He and others have been interested in
the organization and reorganization of
electric, gas and street railway compa-
Lcso.. 4:~..o<l -. L.. y \
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1907-03-01

CONTINUED on Page 80
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
BARTON LANDING.

William Colby injured his hand in the
mills, Thursday.
Joseph Clough has taken the job to build
W. B. BoWman's new barn.
Neal McMullen has moved from f. FL.
Churchills tenement to Derby.
It is reported that Jennie Holtham has
bought the Methodist parsonage.
Mrs. William Clark of Glover is caring
for her sister, Mrs. Jerre Marston.
Regular meeting of Valley Lodge, No.106,
F. and A. NJ, next Thursday evening.
d. c. French of Clinton, Mass, has been
in town some days, the guest of friends.
| j Miss Ellen Marston fell down the cellar
stairs recently and was quite badly hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Erwin have hired DR.
Wells tenement and will occupy 1t soon.
Mrs. Ann Baldwin of Lyndonville wa
/ the guest of Mrs. A. D. Chandler last week
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

son, Willie o'Neil, drowned in Barton
river April 20.
Side Judge Candidates.
1t is reported that George Simpson of
Craftsbury and q. j. Gross of Browning
ton are candidates for the Office of side
judge recently made vacant by the death of
Amory Dawson.
Fish Stories.
The MONITOR publishes this week sew
eral true fish stories among the locals of
various towns. 1t also has three lengthy
stories sent in by individua Is in Barton
and Westmore, but owing to the space they
would take they are necessarily omitted.
Barton's Fourth of July.
The Fourth of July celebration at Barton
promises to be one of the kind all classes OF
people will enjoy. There will be fast ball
game in the forenoon between two nearby
teams and all kinds of sports in the after
noon, including foot races, potato races,
jumping contests, etc., and three good
horse races.
Former Lowell Woman Forger.
1t is reported in the daily press that a
young lady recently arrested in California
for forgery and giving her name as Eunice
Hellmsn, is really Grace Derivage OF Low
ell, who recently went to California. Miss
Derivage is charged with forging the name
of Marco HelIman, son of the millionaire
II. w. Hellman. When she went to Cali.
fornia she was employed as waitress in th'
Hotel Raymond, Pasadena. Recently sh'
has attended private school to fit hersel
for higher position and ran behind in he
bills. She will be placed on probation.
VICINITY ITEMS CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
BARTON.

Mrs. g. G. Lang is in Northfield visiting
friends.
s. E. Winslow shipped three carloads OF
stock to market last week.
@. FL. Preston of Hardwick spent Sun
day among friends in town.
B. F. Sawyer of Derby was in town the
guest of friends, last Saturday.
George Carey of st. Johnsbury loaded
car with maple sugar Tuesday.
Mrs. Nora Smith has sold her farm to
the e. l.. Chandler Co. for $4,000.
Mrs. Sheltra of High street sustained an
operation for appendicitis last week.
s. M. Bickford goes this week to Crafts
bury to plaster house for Ed. Smith.
G. A. Curry of Troy was in town Tuesday
in search of hotel property to purchase.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII. Turcott of Westerly,
,R. l., are spending a.few weeks in town.
F.W. Baldwin was in Montpelier and
Cabot on business several days last week.
Osman Dwyer and family have moved
into Mrs. Clara Dow's house on Park street.
o. H. Mossman and family have been
spending week with friends at Coventry.
Regular meeting of Orient Chapter, No.
13, o. E. s., Friday evening, May 81, at
1880.
G.. II. Jackson and men go to Fitch Bay,
P. O., this week where he has few weeks
of work.
Clarence l.. Covey of Westfield has
engaged to work for Geo. Goodhart for the
season.
W. R. Bean of st. Johnsbury Center is
again in town with his hack for summer
business.
The high school baseball team will play
the Newports on the fair ground Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Foster and their son
Charles were at Lyndonville visiting friends
last week.
Mrs. Hight and Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Emerson spent few days in Jefferson, N
Fl i, last week.
Alza Hall of West Burke was in town
visiting his brother, w. E. Hall, severa
days last week.
During the summer months the Pills
bury & Baldwin shops will be closed Sat-
urday afternoons.
III. A. Harding moves this week to tn,
fair ground into the house formerly occu
pied by c. Bowley.
Charles Graves of Pawtucket, r. l., i
t in town looking after his tenements ant
g real estate interests.
The high school baseball team have
: game with the Barton Landing team Of
! Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmour returned Frida
9 from Lowell, Mass, where she spent tn
winter with her daughter.
Mrs. Ann Baldwin of Lyndonville we
: the guest of Harlow Foss and other friend
1 Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bertha Spaulding of Hardwick was i
town several days last week, the guest
/ her sister, Mrs. c. H. Blood.
: IF. Pike, the starter at the fairs fc
: several years, and two horse dealers were
town several days last week.
" Mr.. and Mrs. B. HI. Fourtellatt of Yves
p erIy, r. l., are staying at Crystal Lal
y house for few weeks outing.
Or The tub shop is at present employir
e about 40 men, has plenty OF stock and
averaging about 100 tubs per day.
= The post-office will close on Thursd
from $50 to IL 80 a. III. and during the G
ercises In the afternoon and at Z p. m.
e. j. White sold a pair of mahoga
y, roadsters last week to DR.. Barrett of Pet
boro, n. II. They were shipped Friday.
Walter Belding, Fred Sargent and O..
Meredith were here end assisted the bs
s5o at their street concert Wednesday event
ner John Mathie and w. A. Murrsy were
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
Congregational Church Notes.

Midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday
evening at 7:30.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Home Missionary society will be held with
Mrs. Barron Tuesday afternoon, May 2S.
The baccalaureate sermon before the
graduating class will be given in the
church next Sunday evening at 7:30 by
Rev. W. A. Warner.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
Methodist Church Notes.

Midweek prayer meeting Thursday eve
ming at 7:30.
Epworth League meeting at 1880. Sub
ject, "a High Standard" Leader. Miss
CordeIia Page.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
St. Paul's Church Notes.

Mass in Lowell next Sunday at 10 a. m.
Don't forget the grand bazaar which
opens June 3. Everyone welcome.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
LOCAL ADVERTISING.

Advertisements will be inserted under this
cad at fteo cents per word for hrst insertion o
nd one cent per word thereafter. Cash mu st
ccompany the order. No advertisement vflI
. tnseyted foy less than ttrentu-fve cents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
VICINITY ITEMS.
Gleaned from Towns in Our Territory,
Of Interest to All Readers.
$50 Reward Offered.

Mrs. L j. Freeman of Barton offers $50
reward for the finding Of the body Of her
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

A full line Of work harnesses, double
driving harnesses, and single harnesses.
Also full line of summer goods, robes,
blankets, lap robes, etc. Call at the old
Graves shop and see the new goods. N. d.
Martin. Barton. 20-21
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

For SALE-One secondhand ex Dress
wagon, one dump cart body aud wheels,
just right for the farm. e. A. Leonard,
Glover. Is II
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

For SALE-Top buggy, road buggy,
skeleton wagon with shaft and pole. In-
quire A. Il. French, Fox Hall, Westmore.
Both phones. 15tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

FOR SALE Reasonable. Waterloo organ
In good condition. Call on or address
Mrs. Walter Allen, West Charleston, Route
/, Box Co. Terms cash. 20-N
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

For SALE-My place in the village of
Newport, situated on West Main Street.
Would exchange for farm. G. j. Crawford,
Post office Box 295, Newport. loft
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

For SALE-My new house on Htg
street, one tenement house. Reasonable
price and easy terms. Electric ligh hts, flush
closets and all the modern improvements.
Geo. Goodhart, Barton. 21-A
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

For SALE-Having purchased all the
pigs at Roaring Brook Park, / now have
for sale 100 pigs, also good secondhand land
roller. w. e. Nye, Barton. 1Stf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

For SALE-I am planning to go out of
the mercantile business. / will sell my
goods at cost for the next 80 days. q. a.
Hanson, North Craftsbury, 1921
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

RUBBER STAMPS OF all kinds. Apply to
l.. p. Currier, MONITOR Office, Barton, VT.
Highest cash price for maple sugar
Bring it any day. f. II. Churchill, Barton
Landing. 16tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

Maple sugar, VIII pay high
est price and take II any day. Barton,
May 9, 1907. n. NJ. Scott. is II
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

FARMERs-I want to buy your, sugar at
the highest market price. Not in the
trust. +. n. Pierce, Albany. 14-21
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

maple sugar until further notice. Taken
at storehouse Mondays, and at w. K.
Hanson's every day but Sunday. Both
phones. We pay 25 cents per pound for
wool every Monday. Stock taken Mon
days. Highest prices. paid. Hanson &
Winslow, Barton. 1Stf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

Early pullets lay winter eggs. White
Plymouth Rocks for setting, 10 for so
cents, Plain furniture repaired. A. F..
French. IL tt
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

Taplin aud Cotfcan, aacttonesrs and real
estate agents will sell real estate or per-
sonal property at auction or private sale.
Oficss at Barton Landing aud Derby, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

WANTED-At once, an experienced table
girl for steady position. j. V. Rowen,
Barton. 2l-tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
TO RENT.

To RENT-First. class organ. H. c. Gay
If
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

WANTED the Barton Steam Laundry
a good bright young man about IS years
old TO learn the laundry business. 21-tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

For sERvICE-The famous registered
Holstein bull, HengerveId DeKol Paul,
41264, at Barton town farm. Fee only 81 90.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27

To LET--Boats for fishing; teams put up;
meals, lodgings, etc. Terms reasonable
w. W. Watson & Son, at Stone Pond,
Glover, VT. 1926
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-05-27
WANTED.

WANrED-Woman for general house
work on farm. n. 3. Fisk, Barton. 20-21
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-12-12
The Public Health.

AZ last the public mind is awake to the
fact that many diseases, notably tuberculo-
SIS are national scourges. The work Of
be supplemented by a constantly Increasing
interest on the part Of the national govern.
mept.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-12-12
Postal Affairs.

I commend to the favorable consideration
Of the Congress postal savings bank sys-
ten, as recommended by the Postmaster
General. The primary object Is to cncour-
age among our people economy and thrift
and by the use OF postal savings banks to
give them an opportunity to husband their
resources, particularly those who have not
the facilities at hand for depositing their
money In savings banks. Viewed, however,
from the experience of the past few weeks,
IL Is evident that the advantages OF such
an institution are still more far-rea ching.
Timid depositors have withdrawn their saw
ings for the time being from national
banks, trust companies and savings banks
Individuals have boarded their cash and the
workintmen their earnings; all of which
money has been withheld and kept In hid
ing or in the safe deposit box to the detri-
ment of prosperity. Through the agency ~
the postal savings banks such money would
be restored to the channels of trade, to the
mutual benefit of capital and labor. I fur
ther commend to the Congress the consid-
Grafton Of the Postmaster Generals recon-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-12-12
German Tariff Agreement.

The adoption of a new tariff by Ger
many, accompanied by conventions for re-
ciprocal tariff concessions between that
country and most of the other countries
OF continental Europe. led the German gov
ernment TO give the notice necessary to
terminate the reciprocal commercial agree
ment with this country proclaimed July 13,
1900. The notice was to take effect on the
lst of March, 1906. Under a special agree
ment made between the two governments
in February, 1906, the German government
postponed the operation OF their notice
until the 3Oth of June, 1907. In the mean
time / sent to Berlin commission COM
posed of competent experts in the opera
tion and administration of the customs
tariff, from the departments Of the treas
ury and commerce and labor. This COM
mission was engaged for several months In
conference with similar commission ap-
pointed by the German Government, under
instructions, so far as practicable, to reach
a common understanding as to all the facts
: regarding the tariffs of the United States
and Germany material and relevant to the
trade relations between the two countries.
The commission reported, and upon the basis
Of the report a further temporary CONNER
cial agreement was entered into by the
two countries. This agreement Is to remain
In force until the Both of June, 1908, and
until six months after notice by either party
to terminate IL
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-12-12
Inland Waterways,

For the last few years, through several
agencies, the government has been endeav-
oring to get our people to look ahead and
to substitute planned and orderly devei-
opment Of our resources in place of hap
hazard striving for immediate profit Our
great river systems should be developed as
national water highways; the Mississippi,
with Its tributaries, standing first In import
ance, and the Columbia second, although
there are many others Of Importance on the
Pacific, the Atlantic and the Gulf slopes
The national government should undertake
this work, and l hope a beginning will be
made in the present Congress; and the
greatest Of all our rivers, the Mississippi,
should receive special attention. From the
Great Lakes to the mouth Of the Mississippi
there should be a deep waterway, with
deep waterways leading from ii to til. east
and west. Such a waterway would prac-
tically mean the extension of our coast
line into the very heart of our country. II
would be of incalculable benefit to our peo-
pie. II begun at once 1t can be carried
through In time apprsciably to relieve the
congestion Of our great freight-carrying
lines Of railroads. have appointed an in.
land waterways commission to study and
outline Q comprehensive scheme Of develop
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-31
Attack on Cabrera.

Minister Toledo Herrarte of Guate-
mala, received from Foreign Minister
Barrios, a cablegram concerning the
recent attempt on the life Of Presi-
dent Cabrera. The dispatch is datea
at Guatemala, May 20, and is as fol-
lows:
"The foreign colonies of this city,
joining all Guatemalans, have protest
ed, through the press against the
attempt on the President s life. Thou
sands of printed declarations, unani-
mously condemning the attempt have
been circulated throughout the coun-
try. Both the military and civil class
es demand the punishment Of the
guilty parties, who, shortly after the
attempt, found refuge in some houses
of the capital, but as soon as it be-
came known they were ordered out,
being captured in the neighboring
towns. Some of them, as Viter, were
disguised as women, which fact show
the cowardice of these criminals. "
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-31
Saves Cost Of Coal Fuel.

A successful test of the chemical
compound discovered by John Eli
more. the Altoona cobbler, to save
the cost Of coal fuel, was made under
the boilers of the government print
ing Office. 1t has not been decided
whether the plan will be introduced
permanently in the printing Office,
but the officials of the District Of
Columbia government have decided
to experiment and dispose of the coal
ashes which now go into the dump.
One part of bituminous coal was
mixed with three parts Of ashes. The
mass was thoroughly mixed and then
saturated with three gallons of water
in which six or seven ounces of Ell
more's secret compound had been dis
solved. After the fire of shavings
and wood was burning briskly the
mixed coal and ashes were. thrown in
to the furnace, and in few minutes
produced glowing body that appear
ed to be jelly-like.
When all the coal and treated
ashes had been burned there remained
but fifty pounds of fint-like slug.
About 100000 tons of ashes are
collected by the city sanitary depart
ment, and if this can be used the
municipality can save $4,000 all
nually.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-31
After Standard Oil.

Tank car and tank wagon systems
instituted by the Standard Oil Com
pany were attacked in the hearing
before the interstate commerce COM
mission regarding the freight rates
on petroleum and its products il the
territory of the Central Freight AS
sociation.
w. E. Wall, President of the Ma
tional Petroleum Association of Cleve-
land, the complainant In the case,
testified that when the Standard Com
pany put in its tank cars and tank
wagon system the rates on oil from
independent shippers were increased
by the railroads until he declared
that the rates resulted in discrimina-
ton in favor Of the Standard Oil
Company. On cross examination Wall
admitted that the business would not
warrant the establishment of two
tank cars and two tank wagon sys-
TENS and he said that if the inde-
pendent refneries got any business
it must be through barrel shipments