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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
MEMORIAL
TO GENERAL GRANT
ON SITE SELECTED
Secretary Root

Secretary OF State Elihu Root made
the strongest statement that has yet
been made before the House Committee
on Library in favor Of erecting the
Grant memorial in its accepted site in
the Botanic Garden and against fur
Their delay in completing the monument
TO the great civil war hero. at hearing
before the committee yesterday after
noon
Secretary Root was Secretary Of War
when Congress authorized the memorial,
and was q member of the commission
charged with the selection of a site and
the erection OF the monument. Mr..
Root also explained 70 the committee
that he was associated with Gen. Gren-
Vile NJ. Dodge and Gen. Horace Porter
IN the association for the erection of
the Grant memorial on Riverside Drive
IN New York, and thus nsd had previous
experience as TO the selection of a suit
able site for such an important memoir
ial, or as he expressed il, 1--WE had al
gross directed us to execute the law
with regard 10 the memorial to General
Grant in Washington"
Secretary Root reviewed the work of
the commission in selecting designs and
a site, and said in part:
After we had considered the two
original sites, that south of the State
War and Navy building, and the other
IN the White Lot. and were dissatisfied
with both. we went all over Washington
and discussed every possible site in the
city We considered that a monument
Of the pretentons Of the Grant memo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
Organic
Heart Trouble

l was very sick woman, the
best physicians gave me up to die.
l had organic heart trouble. was
troubled with shortness of breath,
and could not walk any distance
at all, those awful fits of cough
ing were something dreadful. I
learned of DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure which | tried with the most
favorable results. I have now
taken five bottles and am on the
sixth, so YOU see [ did not die
after all" MRS. GEO. WILLIS,
342 Indiana ST., Albany, Orc.
II first bottle falls to benefit. money back.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhsrt, Ind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16

rial, for which Congress appropriated
$50, 900, ought TO have definite TelaIl0ns
to the public buildings OF the city. We
chose the site directly in front OF the
Capitol as the best. and considered our
selves authorized by the statute TO Sc
lect this site. Although Il was IN the
Rotssric Garden il was on unoccupled
ground. We then contracted with the
architect and sculptor for design that
would be appropriate 20 th2t sta
In selecting the site we mad three
things in view. The fact that Con-
gress had appropriated so large a sum
Of money We took TO lEdlcate tnat II
was the intention of Congress that a
most distinguished monument should be
erected, that the monument itself
and the site should be better
than those for public men whose
services to the country had been less
important. We had every reason to be-
lieve that the reign about the Capitol
was about to receive the attention OF
Congress, that il was to be rescued
from its unkempt and uncultivated con-
dition, and this belief has since been
justified in the erection OF the House
leve that the region about the Capitol
of Congress and the Union Station. The
tendency was to improve soon the vi
cinity Of the Capitol to degree worthy
or the Capitol itself.
I'VE also considered the plans Of the
Park Commission for the beautifcatfOn
of the city, and also the uncertainty
dS 10 N4lCLUtE llOSt DldHS AOulf ever
be carried into execution.
while the site chosen fitted per-
fectly into these plans 1t was incom-
parably the best site whether they were
executed or not. So we performed the
duty imposed by Congress and finished
our work
Speaking as a citizen interested IN
the memorial TO General Grant and as
one Of his personal friends, I Wish to
express the sincere and earnest hope
that the work of el Getting this Tpar7Oy.i a ]
shall not be interfered with, and the
whole effort have to be gone through
with again"
Referring to General Dodge. without.
however. mentioning his name, Score
tary Root closed with the appeal that
the memorial to General Grant be
erected while yet his old friends and
followers were alive in accordance with
the intention of Congress
A<cer the adjournment OF the hear
ing Secretary Root and General Dodge
made a trip TO the Botanic Garden to
inspect the site.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
NEW MARYLAND SENATOR
TAKES SEAT NEXT YEAR

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. Jan. 1e.-Forner
Governor John Walter smith was yes
te:day elected TO the UnitsI States SEN
ate from Maryland. His term Will pc
gin in March. 1903. and then Mr.. Smith
viii have realized his fondest dream
For fifteen years Senator-elect Smith
has striven persistently to reach the
halls Of the national Congress, but ii
was not until the elections last fall that
he was chosen for the ONCE.
Scores OF Eastern Shore friends Of
former Governor Smith assembled in the
State House to witness his election. and
congratulated him after the result of
the balloting was announced Governor
Crothers sat next the speaker OF the
house of delegates and warmly greeted
the newly elected Senator.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS
WILL GIVE A BANQUET

q The annual informal reception and
smoker OF the Connecticut Republican
Association o. the District of Columbia
taxes place at Grand Army Hall. I412
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, Satu.
day evening.
An extensive program has been ar
ranged, which includes addresses by the
members of the Connecticut Congress
siOnaI delegation and other prominent
men IN public life. Music, refreshments
cigars and Connecticut apples viii con-
stitute the rest Of the evenings pro-
gram.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
Second Torpedo Flotilla
Fails of Expected Record

Lieut.. Com. Hutch I. Cone, comman-
der Of the second torpedo flotilla. has
failed to make the expected record trip
from Pernambuco 70 Rio de Janeiro.
Lieutenant Gone attempted to catch up
with the itinerary Of the fleet. after
having lost three days as a result Of
an accident
The hotHIa sailed from PernambucO
within ore day after its arrival there
without any rest for the men ana Of
ncers. II was hoped that it would ar
rive at EiO dc JaneirO by January i.
the scheduled date. but its arrival has
not yet been reported.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
GORTELYOU DECLINES
OFFER FROM TRUST CO.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Secretary Of
the Treasury Cortelyou will not accept
the presidency OF the KnickerbOcker
Trust Company, whicI has been ten
dered him by Herbert S. Satteriee, SON
in-law of ]. p. Morgan.
Mr.. Satterlee is said to have made the
offer to Mr.. CorteIyou as the active
head Of the depositors' reorganization
committee OF the KnickerbOcker Trust
Company. The Secretary Of the Treas
ury did not entertain # seriously He
told Mr.. Satterlee that he would give a
final answer within a snort tine and
that final answer vas a negative one,
expressed IN emphatic terms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
AWNING POSTS MENACE,
DECLARES S. w. PARMALEE

In letter to the Commissioners, S. W.
Paunalee complains OF the dangerous
condition of the sidewalk on G street
northwest, near Ninth street, owing to
the location OF a humber of iron avn
ing posts at that PORT. Mr.. PaTmalee
states that he was recently injured by
striking one of the posts.
Assistant Engineer Commissioner
William Kelly has recommended that
the posts be removed, and this recon-
incubation has been approved b. In
gineer Commissioner Morrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
FuTuRF So ENDORSEMENTS.

DIR. Rixey had just been given COM
mand of the navy
II have the homer to report" said the
assistant surgeon, that the enemy IS
approaching"
Signal them to take an anestheetiC
all round" Numbered the doctor. for
the operation is about to Begin
Ordering the nurses to set their caps
on straight, he awaited the onset-PhiI-
adelphia Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
SENATE WILL IGNORE
DEPARTMENT HEADS

Heads OF departments, chiefs OF bu-
reaus. and the Commissioners viii here
after be prevented from communicating
directly with the Senate, except through
the President
On motion Of Senator Lodge the
Senate today adopted a rule which pre-
vents the Senate from receiving com
muntcauons from any of these officers
unless they arc specifically requested by
law. except through the PRESIDENT HIM
self.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
WON HIS PARDON.

A gentleman VINO discovered that he
was standing on a lady's train had the
presence of mind TO remark:
Though I may not have the power
to draw an anEa! from the skies,
have pinned one AZ the earth
The lady excused him.-Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-16
THE INNOCENT.

Plaisantin offered in payment Of a
bin a gOld piece which had a suspicious
ring. Here, you've given me one OF
those fake coins that the counterfeit
ers have Just been arrested for max
ing" said the merchant Impossible"
answered Plaisantin. 1T is dated 1868
IL 1t were falge surely Il would have
been found out before this.-EXchange.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
Card of Thanks.

Pacific Engine Co. wish to thank
each aud every one who in any way
helped 10 make possible the success OF
their Field Day Exercises, and espec-
ially the Battenkill Valley Industrial
Society and its President.
w. w. BENNETT,
j. p. MATTIsos.
RICHARD BENTLEY,
JAMES JAMESON.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
CAMPAIGN NEWS Photographed
Brief Items OF Political Information
as Heard at Republican State
Headquarters.

A call has been msde from Wlnooski
for Zed y. Stanton 10 deliver an ad.
dress there as early In the campaign as
possible. In the governorship fight
Mr.. Stanton had n large following in
Winooski. and they are sure TO tnrn
out TO man and listen 10 the always
interesting speech that the man from
Rorbary makes.
W. J Bryan viii make several cam
paien tours. planned 10 embrace near
ly all parts Of The country. His itiner-
AIRY is now in preparation by the chair
man Of the Democratic National Com
mittee.
The iirsiofthe week Frank II. Hitch,
cock, Chairman Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, and Arthur |. Norys,
Mr.. Taf,'s chief of staff, will arrive AT
Hot Springs. Va, for the purpose Of
discussing with the candidate matters
regarding this campaign.
Nearly every mail received AT head
quarters brings requests for Governor
Fletcher u. Proctor 10 make speeches
10 several localities. II may be stated
thai The Governor viii probably con
cede ~ the wishes Of his admirine
friends whenever il is possible.
The stock market is becoming active.
This barometer is sign Of universal
prosperity, and that. BIO, right IN the
midst Of national campaign.
DR.. John A. Mead. candidate for
Lieutenant. Governor, will attend The
meeting Of the town committeeman Of
Washington County 10 be- held ia Mont |
pclief Saturday.
Advices from Orange County receiv-
81 al headquarters. state that even the |
Old time Republican majority in a pres.
Idcn.ssl year will be- beaten this year.
IhAi Tbs people u thai County sre ~
Inrn oat Ia man and show ihe rrst o. /
he slsic that she IL Interested IN The
state Ticket and bound b 30 her share
a showing the country thai Taft il The
'hoire Of Vermont 4
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
Around the Corner on
Seminary Avenue

This is true both as to top-dressing and
seeding down.
We wish 10 call the attention OF the
farmers of Vermont TO the fact that we
can furnish formulas for mixing fertil
izers especially adapted to top dressing
and seeding-down grass land. These
formulas have not only been approved
by the Vermont Experiment Station,
but have been used with excellent re-
suits bya great many farmers in Yer
mont and have proved thoroughly re-
liable. We can also furnish the mater
lals for mixing fertilizers in accordance
with the formulas. We should be
pleased to send the formulas together
with full directions for mixing, cost of
materials. ETC., TO any one who will
write us, mentioning this paper. Ad
dress CARROLL s. PAGE, Hyde Park.
Vi
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
Bennington County Veterans.

Arrangements are now completed for
the Reunion and Basket Picnic Of the
County Veterns at Bennington. Aug.
l5ih, II the weather proves favorable
there will be large gathering. Surely
all the old boys who can should avail
themselves Of this opportunity 10 re-
new old associations. II rs expected
thai Department Commander chas. 4.
Beach Of Burlington and other officers
Of the Department viii be present.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

for the benefit OF those who may not
know the rights Of persons driving on
the highway we understand the law 30
be Ms foilows;--A person driving on
the highway is not Obliged by law 10
iarn out and give any part Of the road
on the demand or request Of person
Tim, is driving the same way behind
him. In meeting each one is obliged
10 give one half Of the travelled track.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

We hope tina, our school directors
are awake 10 their responsibilities in the
matter 81 skilled supervision OF schools
and the forming Of union for that
purpose. This ~ matter OF great i'm.
portanee 10 the towns in this neighbor-
hood and il is 10 be hoped that local
predjudices and prides will not prevent
that which is of 80 mnch interest 10 the
life of be coming citizen.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

Elsewhere We PRINT an article on
Tho Farmers Prosperity which 4,
~ill behoose every farmer 10 read. II
wlli noi hns any other business man
~ t~ad i either Tor ~hen The farmer.
The true lord II The earth. is prosperous
we arr all prosperous, Only few
years sinee se we're AL reading ai.oai
HE poor farmer IN Kansas aud today
se read sgnn Of tha, same farmer
coming D. io~a Ia hls snsnsnobilr with
al his family and taking IN The circus.
Lst The farmer be prcspsfVas and we
viii ali be rieh.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

One by one the members OF The news.
pAps fraternity 10 this state are hay-
ing their abilities recognized 70 the ex
teni Of being selected as candidates for
various offices. the latest one being
Frank x. Howe Of The Bennington Ban
nef. who was selected Monday night
as the republican candidate for town
representative for the town Of Ben.
ninrton. SIR. Hose's honors are com.
ing thick lbis year as be Is also one OF
The Ssminces for presidential clcctor.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

Daring ih. recent visit Of The Yer.
uoni Press Association 10 the hinge
plant Of The Vernon, Marble Co. the
members w.re most cordially entertain
ed and there was no one present but
thai will remember the pleasant and
instructive Trip. Amer the luncheon
served al Proctor photograph wa.
taken 81 the hosts and guests ia front
Of The i.M.c.A. Recently the lsdics ot
the party have received from the Yer
mont Marble Co. photograph o. the
group aud also one ~ The works Of the
Marble Company ., Proctor,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
Result of Republican Caucus.

The Republican voters met in caucus
Tuesday evening in the Opera House
and were organized by the choosing OF
George Smith Chairman and O. X. Ben.
nett secretary. j. Henry Hicks was
unanimously chosen as the choice of
the convention for town representative.
A committee Of three. consisting Of
w. II. Roberts, j. w. Fowler and w.
X. Hard. was appointed by the chair 10
present seven names for the Justices
ticket and on making their report pre-
scented the names Of d. II. Dyer, VIM.
II. Benedict, X. J. 0rvis. o. q. Felt,
N. NJ. Garfield T.. |. Kendall, II. j.
Fuller.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

Important.

Look al ibs address ou pour wrapper
A. he dslc indieaies ibe time W whicb
700 are pad up, No receipts are seni
bai The date on your wrapper vail b.
changed ia one week after payman. u
made. Subscribers will please wstcb
their wrappers. Il IA important
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

For mild. easy action Of The bowels.
y single dose u Doan's keRalets Is
enough. Treatment cures bAbiiaal con
stipation. Is cents boz. Ask your
druggiH for them.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

Don't let the baby suffer from ecze-
ma. sores or any itching Of the skin.
Doan's Ointment gives instant relief.
Perfectly safe for children. All drug
gisis sell Is,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
II. n. BURNHAM. RUTLAND. Vt:
Teachers Examinations.

Examinations OF applicants
for teachers certificate will b.
held at Bennington, in the school
house on School street, Thursday
and Friday, August 6 and 7, and
at Manchester Center in the
school house, Monday and Tues
day, August 10 and II.
At each place examinations
for entrance TO the Vermont Nor
NAL Schools will also be offered.
Examinations will begin each
day at 9 a. III.
ALBERT W. VARNEY.
Examiner OF Teachers
for Bennington County.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
Fertilizer, for Summer and Fall Top.
Dressing and Seeding Down.

Ip-to-daie farmers are agreed ihsi ID
many cases better results are obtained
on vneadows from fertilizers which are
applied 10 the sumner or early fall.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

Had dyspepsia or Indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what ! did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Bltters cured me. NJ. II. Walker,
Sunbnry, Ohio.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
For Congressman.
County Ticket.
TIE Srnaiors


DR. EyERETT T.. POTTER Of Powna
EDwARp q. ORyis 81 Manchester.
For Sheriff
FREDERICK GoDpgrY OF Bennington
For States Attorney
w. j, MsA0nFR Of Bennington.
For Assistant Judges
NORMAN MAT1Isos OF Glastonbury.
G. H. kssT Of Dorset.
For Judges of Probate
T.. G. BENNETT Of Bennington.
W h. EDaERTos Of Manchester.
For High Bsiliff
l.ERoy +. WoopARD Of Landgroye.
For Town Representative
]. HENRY HICKS
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
HELP /! HELPl! FIRE!!

Anyone who has heard the
frenzied cry of Fire" once, will
perhaps. never forget it. II may
overtake you at any time and
always unexpectedly.
Be prepared for the emergency
as FAR as you can. and the best
preparedness is to have your prop
erty insured against loss by FIRE.
A wise man or woman sees to their
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

The work Of bringing 10 town, and
caring for them after they are here, OF
the fifty fresh air children from New
York city, III task Of no small size
and those interested in the giving of
these poor children from the metropolis
n two weeks outing in the mountains
are doing a work which will show re-
suits in later years rather than now for
the impress on the minds Of these fu-
tnre citizens OF their life in the free
country for the short space of time
that they were here will ever be the
one bright spot which will stand out in
their memory. Give them good time
or rather let them have good time
and we will all feel better for it.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13


The 81. Johnsbnry Caledonian and
the Bellows Falls Times have both
celebrated anniversaries the past week
the CALIFORNIAN having its seventy see.
ond and the Times il fifty.second. The
Caledonian has remarkable record in
that il has had bat three editors in all
that time, A. @. Chadwick, its founder,
then G. M. Stone and finally Arthur n.
Stone the present editor. The Gale
DOMAIN has been in the hands Of the
Stone family for 53 years, passing
from &. NJ. Stone TO the present editor
m 1880. The JOURNAL trusts that il
will remain in the hands Of its worthy
editor for many years 10 come. The
JOURNAL is coming along near TO the
tifty year mark, its founder Chas. A
Pierce. being still in harness as owner
of the Waltham Mass Evening Tele-
gram. while the Hon. ID. X. Simonds,
who was editor and proprietor for thir
ty.fve years previous TO the present
owner, is still doing business as post.
master in this village. The newspaper
life seems 10 be more wearing than
killing.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
THE farmers PROSPERITY.

may aeaa political essentially h.
"a
taiy intftn
iasi . sxd
ishngv his headers
and disa q h rendeas whh frsH
fsrshcAn pon be- disconnected ea Vermont far
peT's t~utti
DgrSng pro6 the
sd ~ hs pfodnc The these
d 10
products shn ufr
applied " Vermont frm she amin
~ cNnAdA everybody the policy that provides for The
=
attacked by Not
bass Nn farmer. the democratic plat
A this element the Vermont sarner engraaoy
subject declares
should he the tariff the Of m the
N.mu farmer SELL and graduated reductions
made aeh other schedules be he
loa basis"
erlendd couvine M reader thai tariff for
b. based the ned ~ The for
The nportaton 81 the smaller products
the Vermont would
the needed for the
expectations 81 from than Hence
things sacrificed for the thai would
would
Vermont farmers In order show the Vermont
benefit be- actually The e
The tariff Of articles thai he must SELL list
them appended
DUTIES fAyoRING THE VERMONT FARMER
Cattle 'front.' g. 10 $3.50 bead, according 10
nheeuT Tie 10 q perh ling 10 age
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

Wagons Of every description. Two
and-tbree Seaters. Top Wagons. Run
abouts, CoBcords. Bnckboards. etc.
A big stock Of Harness, Whips, lap
Robes. Blankets, etc. Everything for
the Horse.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13
Especial SALE--LADIES SKIRT\I
SILK pETTlcoATs REDUCED FROM $3.50 TO $500

Hea,herboom peiicoas reduced from 81 81 10 s6s
$500 to Sass sa.7s TO $500; $3.50 10 siss
S. sso sI.69 s. 90 to s. so
WHITE MUSLIN PETrlcoATS-Ai reduced 10 three iouhs
their value, ranging from 7se to $500 All very stylish
fine goods
ALL RIBBONS at hreeourths regular value and very
large assortment
ALL * sIoo coRsErS at 7sc All RS soc corse,s
al 5se
DOWN SOFA PILLOWS ihreeiourths price to close.
EVERY SHIRT WAIST in exactly one. hall former
price 9tE
TABLE DAMAsKs and Napkins Sheets and Pillow Cases at
greatly reduced prices.
ALL PRINTS SC per yard COATS SPOOL COTTON at SC.
large Of Ladies Jersey Vests former price ac
all going for CSC.
COME EARLY and oFTENWHILE THESE BARGAINS LAST
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

There is a conservative note running
throughout the speech which. coming
from Taft. will be accepted by business
interests ~ indicative OF sturdy ef-
fort TO restore confidence, while at the
same time insisting on the fnlfillment
Of The law. Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

wines re%~sstAas . shsnFs ~ s6ef.as sob
.sansss sAsgss4 net fsaits ssss s@s@ss saessss
~stl - fssssnt
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-13

Bennington County Republicans are
fortunate indeed in having as nominees
for senator's such sterling men as Il. G.
0ryis. manager Of the celebrated sum.
mer hotel. the Equinox House, at Man
chester, and DIR. h. Il. Potter, prom
iuent practicing physician and former
assistant judge of the county eonrt, of
Pownal. MIR. Orvis is not alone the
successful manager Of the largest hotel
ia the state but il the treasurer and
manager of the Equinox CO.. which
owns and operates the large water in
terests IN this town. He is big in body
brains and good nature and has that
saving grace of the successful man,
Good horse sense