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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06

The election of 1908 is thing of the
past and the result is such that the
greatest country in the world-the
United States-will continue to grow
happier, better and richer. William II.
Taft was chosen for president and
James s. Sherman for vice president,
receiving a total of 397 electoral votes
to 156 for Bryan and Kern. not one of
the other six candidates for president
securing a single elector. The result
is glorious one for many reasons. 1t
confirms the claim that the American
people are stable, not flighty, not
chasing after isms or their originators,
listening respectfully but reasoning in
telligently and deciding for the best.
The election of the republican presi-
dent and president is backed up
by the election of republican congress
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06
Fordney Has $500 Majority for Congressman Shawassee County
Continues to Appreciate Good Service by Eecng Every
Republican County Candidate

which will have the same able, honest,
wise leaders who will have the same
power to reject the useless legislation
and pass laws that are for the real good
of the nation.
Michigan continues it's high place in
the record on the right side giving
$4,000 republican majority, electing
republican state officers and legislature,
and Shiawassee county is bright spot
in the state, giving all but one candi-
date large majorities.
The entire country having shared in
the wonderful prosperity made possible
by the republican party, has helped to
continue it in power, the East. West,
North and South giving votes to Taft
and Sherman. The laboring men were
not fooled by Gompers, Debs or Bryan,
while the business men knew what
meant a renewal of confidence and
activity in business, the farmer was
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06

never doubted in his loyalty to the
party that has put the nation in the
lead in the world.
The eighth congressional district
stands pat" for Joseph w. Fordney,
for protection to American labor and
American industries and American
farmers and rolls up a majority of seven
thousand to keep the best representative
the district ever had in Washington
there for two years more. The people
of the district have repudiated most
emphatically the kind of campaigning
done by some Owosso and eighth dis.
trict people in the primaries against
Mr. Fordney.
The district and county officials who
were up for -election-Senator Tuttle,
Judge Bush, Sheriff Watson, Treasurer
Shipman. Prosecutor Hicks, Register
Cole and others-were given grand en-
dorsments, every one of them running
ahead of the big party vote, and Albert
l.. Nichols was considered to be of the
same class as those who have already
served so we'll. Democratic efforts in
the county having been centered on
their legislative candidate they sue
ceeded in cutting John j. Whelan's
majority several hundred for represen.
tative.
Unofficial returns from the eighth
congressional district show a majority
of 1861 for Congressman J. w. Fordney.
His home county gave him 1852, Tus-
cola, 2700, Shiawassee, 1858, Clinton,
750. Speaker Cannon is thus assured
of one vote at least for reelection as
the presiding officer of the next house
of representatives,
The table below shows the complete
returns from Shiawassee county on
President, Governor, Secretary of State,
G Congressman, legislative and most of
the county officers. In addition to this
information Judge of Probate Bush
received almost an unanimous vote for
re. election, Circuit Court Commission
ers Walsh and Derhsm, Coroners Cole
and Adams and Surveyor Joslin were
given majorities about the size of the
others on the ticket. The revised con-
stitution is probably adopted in the
state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06

Place reported a large attendance and
good interest at the local option
meeting held recently at Corunna.
The program in charge of Mrs.
Getman was then taken up. The first
topic was How can we best teach our
children to care for their health ?"
Mrs. Smith says instill the ideas into
them when they are young, to keep
their feet dry, not sit on damp
ground, dress warm. not sit in
draughts when warm, and set them a
good example by taking care of our
own health.
We were then favored by recita-
tion by Miss Mattiebell Getman.
Cause and prevention of potato
scab." Mr.. Carson says scab is caus-
ed by germ. 1t forms a plant
growth and draws the life from po-
tato plant. He soaks his seed in So
luton to kill the scab before planting
To sixteen gallons of water take two
ounces of corrosive sublimate put in
a barrel, tie your seed in an old bag,
suspend bag in barrel by tieing to
q stick across the top of barrel, leave
ninety minutes, then put to drain.
Mr.. Greenwalt thinks some soil
breeds scab. Mr.. Smith says white
grubs eat potatoes so some people
think they are afflicted with scab.
Mildred Hurrel then favored up
with a song.
What should a person stand for?"
Mrs. Spaulding's paper was so full of
good ideas that we give it in full.
She said: "Webster's definition OF
person is a living, human being. In
q population of millions we find no
two alike, each possesses an influ-
ence and have their place in the bat
tie of life. How important that our
aim should be to make the best use
of our opportunities, to put forth our
greatest effort in every undertaking.
and make a success where success is
possible. The lives we live the words
We speak, the society we keep, is a
part of what we contribute in making
the world better or otherwise. Let
our aim be high and to the best of
our ability live up to it, that the
world may be better for our being in
it."
"Value in the corn husker and
shredder" Mr.. Smith believes fod-
der has one-third more feeding value
if shredded and the refuse is in much
better shape for bedding. Corn
should be all sound and ripe, as the
soft corn grinds up into the fodder
and helps to make it mold.
Miss Florence Greenwalt next gave
@ recitation.
what should the children be
taught at SCHOOL," Mrs. Place
thinks they should be taught thor
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06

oughly all the common studies. They
should be taught spelling along with
the reading. Some children pass in
reading and can't spell the words.
She thinks they should have more
practice in writing, and should have
a good, moral teacher. Mrs. Yale
says teach them manners, especially
the foreign children. Mrs. Getman
says in some parts of Canada they
and what to add to certain kinds to
make them more productive.
What best use can woman make
of herself?" Mrs. Carson says to do
what we can do best, get out of the
rut and broaden ourselves, but if we
have one thing we can do better than
another, do that.
Clara Getman then sang in her u.s.
ual charming way, and little Fern
Schultz recited.
The president called for a vote of
the gentlemen present as to whether
they desired a change in the present
road tax law. All were in favor of
change as none seem to be pleased
with the present one. The old law of
pathmasters in each district was
more satisfactory than the present
way.
A rising vote of thanks was given
the host and hostess for their hospi-
tality. The club repeated the Lords
prayer and was dismissed.
Following is the program for the
next meeting
Songs, cat Harvest Time" and
"nhe Feast Time of the Year" on
pages sc and 81 of our song book.
Duties Of vice-president and cabi-
net officers" Florence Greenwalt.
'The prices of farm produce COM
pared with those of last year" Mr.,
Stiles and Mr.. Lowell.
"Some useless things around the
home and what to do with them"
Mr. Stewart and Mrs. Lowell.
"The value Of promptness. Mr..
Willoughby, Clara Getman.
Looking on the bright side" Mrs.
Willoughby
what causes corn to pop?" Mat
tiebell Getman.
"What name did the natives give
to corn?" Fern Greenwalt.
"The advantages and disadvan-
tages of fall plowing." Mr.. Green
walt.
"How best to winter idle horses?"
Mr.. Carson.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06
North Owosso Farme ers' Club.

The club was very pleasantly en-
tertained last Friday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Schultz. The
hour before dinner was spent in
social way. After an excellent din
ner which the hostess served us, the
president called the meeting to order
The club sang and Mr.. Willoughby
offered prayer Roll call found four
families absent. Mrs. Clapp was re-
ported on the sick list. The club
voted to make their annual donation
to the Dorcas home. Anything left
at Mr.. waits or Mrs. Getmans
before next Friday will be delivered
by them or take direct to the home if
convenient. The next meeting will
be held with Mr.. and Mrs. ". ID. Hnr-
rell the day after Thanksgiving. Mr..
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06
Register Cole is Grateful.

Many thanks to the people of Shia-
wassee county for the magnificent
majority which was accorded to me
at the polls on the 3rd inst. 1 assure
you that it will serve as an incen-
tive to cause me to redouble my effort
to give the people the very best pos
slble service as a consideration for
their expressed confidence.
Very gratefully yours
Gilbert J. Cole
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06
An ImpossibiIitv.

Jones (at side Of friend killed In
train wreck)-What were his last
words. doc? Doctor attending the vic
tims)-There were none. His wife was
present.-Bohemian Magazine.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-11-06
GLORIOUS REPUBLICAN VICTORY
Taft and Sherman Sweep the Country-.Con-
Tess Also Republican.

Michigan Gives $4,000 For Ta-Governor Warner Overcomes
All Oppostion-AII Republican State Officers and Almost
Solid Republican Legislature EIectedDetroit and Saginaw
Again Have Republican Mayors-"UncIe joe Cannon In.
creases His Usual Majority to 5000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
General Tone of Business Encour-
aging Despite the Weather
and Elections.
TOO WARM FOR RETAILERS
Farmers busy Completing Harvesting
In Some Section.-Markct, of
Crops increases the Railroad
Tonnnge-Less Industrial
Id1euess Noted

New York. oct. a--Bra dstreots state Of
trade tomorrow will say.
Although trade reports arc somewhat
Irregular In character. owing largely TO
varying weather conditions in different
sections OF the country and uncertainties
caused by impending elections. tho pon-
eral undertone Is toward sustaining inn
provement. II has been too warm for a
free movement of seasonable goods al-
though cooler weather and fall festivals
have helped retail trade in the south
west House trade in the larger lines
has been quiet on the whole, excepting
the Chicago district. In the spring wheat
Northwest and In parts Of the South
country trade has been comparatively
quiet because the farmers have been
taking advantage OF the ideal weather to
complete their harvesting However, the
heavy marketing OF crops has made for
an increased railway tonnage and i'm
proved collections considerably while ex-
ports OF wheat are heavy. There Is less
Industrial idleness and some instances
business is developing for the first quar-
ter of 1903, especially IN shoes, lumber
and pig Iron. Business failures for tho
week ending October number 25G against
25 last week, 1872 in the like week OF 1907.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS.
Mnny Wage Farmers Resumed Work
Inst Week.

New York, Oct. 9--R. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review OF trade tomorrow will
say:
Substantial progress toward Industrial
recovery was made during the past week,
very large number OF wage earners re-
surn!ng work In mills and factories that
had been wholly or partially idle for
many months. Building permits also
increased and the percentage Of UNI
employed in the building trades materially
declined. This extension Of Industrial
activity Is partly due to the larger con-
tracts placed but there is also more dis
position to accumulate stocks for tho de-
mand that is confidently expected. Many
undertakings are being deferred until
after the election and low water is still
the cause of short time at numerou.
plants.
Retail. trade at many points has de.
creased with the higher temperature ard
the religious holiday although some Sec
tions note n satisfactory distribution Of
fall and winter wearing apparel and
payments are a little more prompt. Traf-
fc continues to expand railway earnings
IN September falling only per cent be.
hind those Of last year. Money IS abund.
ant and cheap.
Commercial failures this week in tho
United States are o56 against 2H last
week. 20 the preceding week and 24s
the corresponding week last year FAIL
ures In Canada number &c against % last
week, 81 the preceding week and q las,
year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
PLANTING MANY TREES.
Farmers and Wealthy Men Utilizing
Waste Lands in New England.

Washington. Oct. 9--Corpora tons and
private citizens throughout New England
are beginning to realize the opportunities
which this region offers for profitable
forest planting. This year about 400
acres have been planted In the six New
England States by private citizens In
addition. a number Of water companies
have adopted o forest policy. The largest
plantation OF this character. which
comprises over 100 acres. belongs to
the metropolitan water and sewerage
board OF Clinton. Mass
One OF tho most important phases Of
reforestation in New England Is that Of
planting abandoned farms ard other
waste lnnd. which at present is bring
inR no income In Massachusetts this
waste land amounts TO ten per cent. OF
the total area of the state. while the
latest reports In Rhode Island shows coS
abandoned farms. II is this type Of land
which Is now being planted. Wealthy
men here sec n good investment and a
number of them have planted tracts Of
at least 50 acres each this year, with tho
intention of increasing the size OF the
plantations annually, One owner in
Massachusetts who started white p!ns
plantation OF CO acres this year. expects
10 plant ~ acres annually for the next
ten years, while others intend 10 plant
tracts Of various sizes ranging upwards
to 200 acres apiece next spring.
White pine Is, OF course. the species
most generally planted, but other spe-
cles which make excellent growth and
nre being used more and more are
Norway spruce for timber and pulp-
wood; chestnut for telegraph poles,
posts ties and lumber; red oak for
piles and ties; black locust for fence
posts, and sugar maple for a variety
OF products.
1t Is not only on these tracts OF
waste land that planting is beginning
to play such an important part. The
practical farmer In this region now
realizes that the cheapest and best
way to get the special wood products
which he needs on HIS farm is by
planting the trees. He realizes, too,
the protective value Of plantations
which serve as shelterbelts and wind
breaks. Altogether, this region Of
fers excellent opportunities for tree
planting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
MANGLED BODY FOUND.
Unknown Man Cut to Pieces on Rail-
rOad In Montpelier.

Montpelier, Oct s,-Early this morning
the body OF an unknown man was found
on the Central Vermont railway tracks
within the city limits Just above the
Montpelier 4 Wells River railroad sta
ton. The body was badly mangled. the
head being almost completely severed,
one arm cut of and the trunk OF the
body cut nearly In twain. In the mans
pocket was found s33. so. He was evidently
labcring man and an Italian. but up to
this evening no one In this city or Barre
has been able to identify the remains.
Mayor DAwley took charge OF the body
and had 4 s0nvAyed to local undertaking
rooms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
Montpelier. Oct. s. 1905.

When you see the name Rydale in an
advertisement or on remedy II ia a sure
sign mat the remedy advertised Is COM
pounded from the prescription Of a spec
'alist'' specialist In certain disease
knows more about. and is better hitter
to treat that disease than anyone else.
and that Is the reason why the Rydais
Remedies never fall to relieve and 90
oren cure the tre0biss for which they
a'e recommended. Rydale's Stomach
Tablets. for Indigestion and Dyspepsia;
Rydale's Liver Tablets for Liver and
Bowels; Rydale's Tonic. for a system
builder and sure cure for Chnls and
Malari' and Rydale's Cough Elixir for
all ordinary Coughs and bronchial troub-
les, are four prescriptions OF the best
specialist and will do all that medicine
can do. J. W. O'suliivan, Burlington.
Stanley a Estey. winooskt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

could do II by the commission in
their report that 1t has seemed neces-
sary only to emphasize some few
things. / again urge upon you the
careful study OF this report. because 7
believe 1t contains information which
is Invaluable to the proper considera-
tion Of this question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

His WaH generous nature, constantly
arriving for the bettcrIncnt of conditions
In all walks OF life And when in the
fulness OF years. and rs the elimination
or tho desire OF a lifetime, he gave 10
the people OF the State that splendid in
sttutton at P1ttsford. where those threat
ened with that dread disease. tubercu-
lcsis. may learn to make successful
hight for life. without ostentation and
with no desire on his part that such
should be the case. he erected
monument by which he will ever be held
In loving remembrance.
On March "a. 1893. Governor Proctor
appointed the Hon. John W. Stewart o.
Middlebury to All tho position OF Sena-
tor, and 1t will be your duty to elect at
THIS session of the Legislature some
one to serve during tho unexpred term
ending March I. 1911. A. the Nestor Of
the upper branch In Congress. Senator
stewart at once took an active and In
fuential part In all the Senate proceed
lngs. His long public service and ripe
Judgment splendidly equipped him for a
trying place which he has nlled with
lasting credit both to himself and the
State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15

could do II by the commission in
their report that II has seemed neces-
sary only to emphasize some few
things. I again urge upon you the
careful study OF this report. because J
believe 1t contains information which
Is Invaluable TO the proper considera-
tion Of this question.
COURT PROCEDURE.
During the last ses<ien Of the Iegis-
laturc great changes were made in
our system OF courts, and believe
that such changes have proved to be
Of great bencnt and should be con-
tinued along the present lines. Such
changes have, however. resulted In In
creased expense. and It should he your
duty to decrease this expense, provid-
ing 1t can be done without interfering
in any way with the proper admins
tration Of Justice.
With this end in view. It seems to
mo that you may well consider thu
question as to whether the former
systom OF referees and masters in
chancery cannot be brought back with
benefit. IT was thought when the new
system was inaugurated that the
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15
TAXATION.

For some time there has been n feel
Ing that there Is something radically
wrong with our system Of taxation. and
there has been much discussion as to
the proper remedy. During the last ses-
sion Of the Legislature 1t became np-
parent that something should be done
TO remedy the ills which exist, and az
ter careful consideration 1t was decided
that the matter needed very thorough
investigation before final action shoul1
be taken. For that purpose commits
sion was appointed to study the matter
n all its phases, ard report to this
Legislature their findings with such re-
concentrations ms they saw ut to mike
They have made very careful study
u the question and have made an ex-
haustive report and that report should
ave your most careful attention and
consideration.
The question about which thcre has
been the most discussion IL that Of
double taxation. but IN my Judgment
the chief evil II not double taxation. but
evasion ~ taxation. To show the cor
rectness Of this view II Is only neces
sary to call your attention 70 n few fncts
as shown by the report Of the commits
sioner Of State taxes for 1903 That re-
port shows that In 1900 personal pron-
erty to tho value Of s40.Se1,G76 was
returned with offsets for debts owing
OF $27,l77,cs0. leaving an amount OF
personal property which was taxed OF
Sl3,704.3c7. IN 1908 there was returned
property to the value OF s43,3G9Ss4
but there were offsets for debts owing
OF f3i,772,642. leaving s11,59742O
vyh iob IN ne
than In 1900. showing conclusively
that the evasion OF taxation Of per-
sonal property is gradually Increasing;
because we cannot believe that. with
the general prosperity which has been
experienced during the past eight
years. the amount OF personal prop
srty actually owned within the State
has decreased in value to this amount
On the contrary we are forced to the
conclusion that taxpayers have not
been honest in their returns, but have
sought In various ways either to de-
crease tho amount OF personal prop
erty returned or to increase the
amount OF offsets claimed as deduc-
tions for debts owing. Having reach
ed this conclusion. and believing that
such a state of affairs should not be
allowed to exist, l recommend that all
offsets for debts owing be abolished
! do this fully realizing that In soma