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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-04-23
ROOSEVELT IN
AFRICA
Hunting the
Elephant
BY Frederick R.Toombs
COPYRIGHT. 1905. BY AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION

that men would cover only twenty
miles in the same period. Frequently
elephants of the same herd become
angered at each other and indulge in
forest duels that would make a bull
fight look like a kissing bee down on
the old farm. The English authority,
G. P Sanderson, actually witnessed
such an engagement and describes 1t
4 and the subsequent hunt as follows:
1.-THE elephants were separated from
us by deep ravine, and we saw them
lunge ferociously at each other cut
ting deep gashes with their sharp
tusks. The cane tops bowed and trees
shook as they bore each other back
ward and forward. The noise was ter
rife, when the beast nearest us, evil
IDENTIFY having enough and losing large
quantities of blood from his wounds,
turned, uttered a deep roar Of pain
and fed across the ravine to near
where we stood behind a clump of
bushes. He began to destroy the
foliage in sheer fury and grunted
deeply. He was very large. 1t must
have been a genuine monster that
worsted him. Suddenly the animal
backed away and stood stark still. Not
a sound could be heard He gazed
straight in our direction, and l knew
that he had winded us. His frenzy
now sent his ears forward, his tail up,
and straight at us he charged with
incredible swiftness, considering his
size. l stepped out into the open to
clear my gun of the bushes and fired.
looked to see where the elephant lay.
Good heavens! He had not even
been checked. To my horror he was
upon me. His tusks came through
the smoke like the cowcatcher of To-
connective, and l had just time to fall
fat before being impaled on them
His ponderous left foot came within
a few inches of my left thigh, and
would have been crushed had l not
drawn my legs forward as, shrieking |
shrilly, he rushed directly over me.
my companion escaped by leaping |
into the ravine. The beast kept straight
on and disappeared, leaving me soaked
and my hair matted with the blood
that flowed from his wounds"
When elephants fight each other one
IF their favorite tricks is to bite off
zach others tail. Females are espe-
tally fond of doing this to rival fe-
males in the same herd. Elephants
'oam about and feed both during day
md night, usually resting from 8 or 10
n the morning until the middle of the
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Home and TRY 1t, ANYWAY.

Get from any prescription phar-
macist the following;
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one
half ounce; Compound Kargon, one
ounce; Compound Syrup Sars0-
parilla, three'ounces.
Shake well in bottle and taxa q
teaspoonful dose after each maai
and at bedtime.
The above is considered as the
most certain prescription ever writ
ten to relieve Backache, Kidney
Trouble, Weak Bladder and all
forms of Urinary difficulties. This
mixture acts promptly on the elm
NATIVE tissues of the Kidneys. en-
abling them to filter and strain the
uric acid and other waste matter
from the blood which causes Rheu-
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Some persons who suffer with the
Affections NAV not feel inclined TO
place much confidence in this sim
pie mixture, vet those who have
tried it say the results are simply
surprising. the relief being effected
without the slightest injury to the
stomach OF other organs.
Nix some and give it a trial. 1t
certainly comes highly recommend
ed. II is the prescription Of an'emi-
nent authority. whose entire repu-
tation, it is said, was established
by it.
A druggist here at home. when
asked. stated that he could either
supply the ingredients OF mix the
prescription for our readers, also
recommends it as harmless.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-04-23
DEMOCRACY IN ENGLAND.

/ KeIr Hardie, one Of the leaders
If the English workingmen, doubts
whether the spirit Of democracy Is
greater In the United States than In
England"
1t might be so. Mr.. Hardie, but It
Ent
The proof
In Great Britain today 100000 men
ire out Of work. Thousands OF human
beings are ON the very verge Of starvs-
ton. East London Is a vest hospital
II misery.
At the same tims tho pe>cs Of tho
Aeslu. thu aristocracy. own oAe-thss1
II the land
Owning M land, coodittoas sro sacA
hat ths pss-s really own ths tsoanery
IN the land They sIpiott thu tsnAnH.,
voting than as cRttlsmen road 10
their ssssns for the branding.
Tia 600 srietocrsts who sit IN tie
house Of Iosds receive every yesr frsn
the tenants Of their IAndheIdings a.
10000 or a little more than 10000
per peer.
Which may lie a very desirable stAte
81 Affairs. from the standpoint OF the
peers and conducive to the democratic
spirit and the progress Of the rece.
from the standpoint Of the peers.
As we sec il. however. the house OF
lords, because Of its power to veto all
Just and equitable legislation and be
cause OF its ownership Of the land, Is
the greatest barrier 10 the Industrial
and intellectual freedom Of the Eng
lish common people.
So long as the house Of lords has The
veto power Il can prevent the eQui-
table taxation Of its vast estates, and 90
long as It holds the lands II can control
the votes necessary TO maintain its
veto power.
And there you are
TIE people have tAs power to abol-
lab the house Of lorda But s@tds frou
q few werkingnsn's msvsDsntz. theT
have made no serious sTSrts
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rhey deserted Mr.. Gladstone when

rhey deserted Mr.. Gladstone when
he tried TO help them.
Which, Mr.. Hardie, does not strong
ly argue In favor Of the intelligent
spirit Of democracy in England.
Nevertheless
Better days are coming. The people
VIII not always put up with that mod
ern anomaly, that relic of feudalism,
the English house Of lords,
France has shown the way. The
Freneh arissocracy ia a mere remtnis-
csnes, long bereft of exclusive estates
and deprived Of all political power and
prestige
Abolish your house Of lords, Mr.
HardLs. Not TIL then can you boast
democracy
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afternoon. In warmest weather they
battle frequently and roll around In
thu mud. At such times they are shot
corpparatively easy. They are expert
suimmers. going through the water
With only the tips OF their trunks or the
tons Of their heads showing above the
surface An elephant shot In the wa
ter aoats. while a hippopotamus sinks.
The fastest rate at which African ele-
phauts have ever been known to travel
Is about fifteen miles an hour. the
maximum length Of their stride being
from six and a half 10 seven feet.
Stalking one OF two particular ami
mails from q herd (the herds in Ugan-
da number from ten to fifty member9
Is a task requiring consummate hunt
inc akin The herds travel with the
females in front and the bulls I'm the
rear. and herds are usually attack
ed from either the side or the
rear. SOLITARY bulls. called rogue
elephants, generally wildly vicious
/ even before attacked, also present in
terestipr problems The natives have
deveIoped great aptitude In following
and interpretinr the footprints (spoor)
Of the quarry. whether lions. ele-
plants. antelopes or other game IL II
is old the edges have erumDled ana
they are filed. or partly 50, with driit
sand and bits Of leaves. Wounded ele-
plants are also tracked by the blood
stains on the elephant grass through
which they pass. and by the height OF
the stains on the grass Il can be esu-
mated how dangerous The wound Is.
In -On safari- Abe Chapman tells
Of an attack by a bull elephant that
almost cost him his NE. He says:
Archer and I approacbed 70 within
thirty yards q the animal (near the
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-04-23
GILBERT F. COLBY'S WILL.
STATE OF VERMONT

District Of Bradford -
In Probate Court, held az Thetford in and for
said District, on the 9th day Of April, A. d.
1909
An INSTRUMENT purpOrting 10 be the last Will
and Testament Of Gilbert F. lobby late Of West
Fairlee in saidsdistrict deceased. being presented
to the Court by Emma J. Colby the executrix
named therein, for Probate: II is ordered bv
said Court, that all persons concerned therein be
notified to appear at session Of said Court 70 be
be held At Probate Office in said Thetford, Vt.
and show cause. II any they may have
against the Probate Of said will: for which pur-
pose q i further ordered, that copy Of the
record Of this order be published three weeks
successfully in the United Opinion. = newspaper
printed at Bradford previou. to .aid time ap-
pointed for hearing
4 By the Court. Attest,
s.M. GLEASON
% Al
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LEGAL

EATECOuRTs-BRADEoRD DISTRICT 1900
Probate Courts within and for said distric'
will be held the ensuing year ss follows:
Bradford-At Hotel Low in Bradford on the
second Tuesday OF every month. except Deem
Der, January February. and March.
North Thetford-At Jaquith's Hotel on the
second Tuesday OF December, January, February
and Msreh
Also at the Probate Office in Thetford on the
FIRST Wednesday Of every month.
S. ". GLEASON. Judge
Thetford Center. VI. Dec. Is 1906.
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MARY NILES CHILD's WILL.
& TATE OF VERMONT,

District Of Bradford. So.
Probats sourt. held AZ T1etford in and for
said District, on the 10th day Of April A d. 1909.
"A instrument purportinE 70 be ths last VIII
Aad Isstaneat Of Mary Niles Childs late Of
West Fairlee 10 said district dssessed, being pre-
sssss@ " the Ceurt BY +. \. Heaton, the Exec
utor named therein Tor Prohats. IL IL ordered by
ssafsd " sppear a. . session Of aid Court 70 be
held 81 Probate Office in raid lhetford on the
Stk day Of May. A. ID. 1899. sHd Skew cause il
asy they nay have. against ths Probate Of said
viii Ter Which purpose 10 10 furtheT ordered, thst
. eepy 81 the ressrd Of ths order be published
thEee weeks successfully IN the URitcd Opinion.
. Hewaparsr printed a. Bradford. previous 10
sid time appointed fer hserinE
By ths Court. Attest.
% v GLza-ox. Judge.
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CLARA 5. ELMER's WILL.

District of Bradford. 50
In Probate Court, held at Thetford, in and for
said District. the 9th day Of April A. d.
1909.
An INsTRUMENT purportng 20 be the last win
and Testament Of Clara :. Elmer late Of
The ford in said district. deceased. being pre-
scented TO the Court by katherine c. Porter Exr.
for Probate: II is ordered by said Court that
all persons eonosnet therein be notified TO
at the Probate Office in Thetfori on the Both
day Of April, 1909, and show cause, if any
they may have. against the Probate Of said will:
for which purpose it is further ordered that a
copy Of the record Of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the United Opinion,
Newspaper printed at Bradford, previous to
said time appolu ted Tor hearing.
By the court Attest
s.. GLEASON.
Ind
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M WANT YOUR CALFSKINS.

Beef Hides, Horse Hides. Sheep
Pelts, Tallow, Bones, etc, and will
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We pay spot cash; We pay the
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We want to arrange with some one
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Pages Perfected Poultry Food and
other poultry supplies. We furnish
money with which to buy and we
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at all times as to market values.
Write for full particulars.
CARROLL s. PAGE.
HYDE Park, Vermont.
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II you have backache and urin-
airy troubles you should take Fol-
ey's Kidney Remedy to strength
en- and build up the kidneys so
they will act properly, as a serious
kidney trouble may develop. j..
NJ. Taylor, Bradford; B. w. Alb
bott. Fairlee.
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WILD bull ele-
plant Is the no
blest work of
Cod recently
s a i'd a ell
wn African
hunter to the
writer.
Undoubtedly
the sight of him
lunging through
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Heart toHeart
Talks.
YOUR MOTHER
By EDWIN A..NYE.

Copyright, 1908, by American Press Asso-
ciafion1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
HEARINGS DEMANDED
BY UNION FOR MEN
WHO ARE DISCHARGED

PITTSBURG, June 2S.-With busi-
ness paralyzed to partial extent
through inadequate train service,
greater Pittsburg entered today into
the second day of its street car strike.
Rioting, it is feared, will follow any
attempt of the car company to operate
it's cars.
The outlying barns have taken the
attention of the authorities from the
downtown districts. Special deputy
sheriffs and extra police remained on
duty nights and days at these points.
The feeling of the union men and
their sympathizers is evidenced by the
fact that late last night a crowd of
more than 500 persons gathered within
half an hour at the Heron hill barns
on hearing rumor the company would
endeavor to take out car The po-
lice dispersed the gathering.
The saloons remained open today. Di'
rector of the department of public
safety, John NORM, stated he saw no
reason to close orderly places until
the situation became more tense.
Queer equipages hauled the office en-
ployes of downtown Pittsburg to work
today. Many large concerns have al
ready engaged rooms for their clerical
forces at downtown hotels.
The grievances of the union men in
clude charges of discrimination against
union employees; demands for hearings
for discharged men, longer lunch time,
installation of bulletin boards in car
barns, announcing of layoffs, and
shorter runs.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
NEGOTIATIONS LOOKING TO
END OF STRIKE ABANDONED

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 2S.-Follow-
ing three joint conferences yesterday
afternoon and last night between Of
ficials of the Pittsburg Railway COM
pany and National President Mahon
of the Amalgamated Association of
Street and Electric Railway Employees,
and the district grievance committee,
all negotiations looking toward the ter
mination of the street car strike in
Greater Pjttsburg were declared off.
The strike is now on in earnest.
Beginning this morning hunks were
placed in all the car barns to house
the strike breakers expected here later
in the day Officials of the comapry
say they are prepared to protect these
men.
An official notice was sent out by the
company last night that all places Of
the men who quit work Sunday morn
ing will be held open until Wednesday
at 70 o'clock, provided any old en-
ployes of the company wish to return
to work.
The police have announced that re-
serves are now on duty at all precinct
stations ready for immediate service.
Many Deputies Sworn In
The sheriff has sworn in deputies and
has placed men at the various car
barns throughout the city.
Yesterday was quiet throughout the
(Continued ON Page Three)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
DRESSER TELLS
OF HUGE LOANS
FORMER TRUST COMPANY or
FlCIAL TESTIFlES
Places Blame for 100000 Loss Of
United States ShipbuiIding COM
pany on French Under
writers at Paris
(By Associated Press.)

SARATOGA, N. Y, June 2S.-Daniel
Leroy Dresser, former president of the
Trust Company of the Republic, today
continued his testimony as witness
in the case of Charles H. Cavanaugl
against the former directors of the
company to compel the restoration OF
moneys alleged to have been lost
through financing the United States
Ship Building company.
The loans on the shipbuilding secur-
tiles, the witness said, were repre-
sented in the customary way to the
executive committee.
Questioned as to loan of 100000
made on July "a 1902, by the trust
company to the witness, which was
paid in October following, Dresser said
there was no suggestion that such a
loan was illegal.
When 1t became necessary TO pay
over about $4,000, 900 for the constituent
companies of the shipbuilding COM
pany on August II, 1902, there was
found to be a deficiency of more than
81, 100000, the French underwriting
having failed to produce a dollar of the
SO, 100000 it was reported had been
placed in Paris,
When the name of William D. Bald
win, one of the agents, was called as
witness his attorneys stated he had
gone to Europe.
Counsel for Perry Belmont, another
defendant, stated that Mr. Belmont
left for Europe last December when he
was not under subpoena and that he
had no intention of returning until
November.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
MOTHER RECOGNIZES
RESTAURANT WAITER
AS LONG LOST SON
Afternoon Tea Party at Hotel Astor
Ends Dramatically When Good
Looking Servant Cries
Out "Mother"

NEW YORK, June 28.-Mrs. Robert
H. Burnham of Reno, New, and sew
eral friends went to the Hotel Astor
yesterday for afternoon tea.
The party was assigned to table,
and a nice looking young waiter was
directed to take their order.
When Mrs. Burnham got good look
at him she recognized In him her son,
who had left home several years ago
and of whom no tidings had been re-
ceived.
Mrs. Burnham calmly ordered what
she wanted. and the waiter went away.
AS soon as the meal had been served
the waiter took his station nearby to
await further orders. Finally Mrs.
Burnham left the table to go to the
retiring room, and there tne waiter
was sent for.
AS he entered the door of the room
he rushed up to Mrs. Burnham, crying
Mother" and this removed all pre-
vious doubts. Her motherly instinct
had not proved untrue, and she was
again In the arms of the boy she had
mourned as dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
CAR STRIKE IN
PlTTSBURG is
DECLARED Off
AGREEMENT IS REACHED BE-
TWEEN MAYOR AND MEN
RIOTERS MIX WITH DETECTIVES
AT CAR BARN
Arrival of Police at opportune Time
Probably Saved Lives of Officers,
as Friends of Strikers
Were Ugly
CBy Associated Press,)

nITTSBURG, June 2S.-Settlement of
the Pittsburg traction strike was
~ made tonight. The cars will be
put in operation at 5 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The agreement was made at a con-
ference of the union men and street
car company officials tonight in Mayor
Magee's office.
1t developed tonight the strike was
the outcome of but two points of diff
ference. One was the alleged neglect
of the car company to shorten Swing
runs and the other was the alleged
refusal of the company to reinstate
discharged men without proper hear
Ing.
The company detectives narrowly es-
capped death when a crowd around the
Rankin street car barns attacked four
teen nonunion worknen.
The detectives attempted to pacify
the men. The crowd then devoted it's
attention to the detectives, and after
beating them numerically dragged
them to a high bridge over a. ravine
near the car barns and threatened to
throw them over the rail if they re-
fused to promise to keep out of the
clashes between the strike-breakers
and the friends of the strikers.
The arrival of the police saved the
detectives. Rioting broke out in the
downtown section early In the AFTER
noon. A mob around the Heron Hill
car barns placed Instructions on the
car tracks. The police dispersed the
rioters and removed the timbers from
the tracks.
All the police force of Greater Pitts
burg, numbering more than 1000 men,
are constantly on duty, augmented by
special deputies sworn in by the sher-
lff. Not a car was in operation today,
with the exception of a United States
mail special.
Nonunion workmen are said to be ar
riving from Baltimore, Philadelphia,
Cincinnati and New York. The men
are to be housed in the barns of the
car company.
First Violence Occurs
The first real violence in the car
strike situation occurred shortly after
| o'clock today, when fourteen alleged
breakers were chased away from
the Rankin car barns by union sympa-
thizers A fusillade of shots greeted
the strike- breakers as they emerged
from the barns. County Detective john
Englert was beaten up seriously by
the crowd at the entrance to the barns.
Men from a nearby plant joined in the
chase after the strike breakers, running
them over a mile.
The union men are reported to have
agreed to all of the mayors sugges-
tions for an amicable adjustment of
affairs with the exception of the re-
instatement of discharged men arter
proper hearings.
The company officials contend they
are willing and anxious to adjust the
matter at once, but that the union
men have refused them the opportu-
nifty of arbitration.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
LOCAL


Wilmington and San Pedro each want to hold
consolidation election first.
Twelve pretty girls from Arizona will leave
Los Angeles today sfor Seattle fair; become
lost on Spring street.
Young man on bicycle is killed by collision
with street
Police will prohibit discharge Of blank car
tridges on Fourth.
Ranch hand threatens constable with revol-
vel when officer serves papers.
Charges against father and son in connection
with Durham case are dropped.
Seven autoists arrested in Hollywood on
charge of violation of speed ordinance.
Chamber of mines begins movement to Sc
cure San Pedro as northern terminus for new
Mexican steamship line.
Health board asks for janitor and messenger.
Postal clerg when arralgned for alleged theft
of registered money packages firmly denies
guilt.
Council approves maps for lands in Owens
valley.
City auditor returns from east an advocate
of public utilities commission
Aqueduct workmen revolt against order de-
Quoting money for meals.
Board of public works may reject bids for
new fire station, as money is on hand.
Eks perfect plans for mammoth parade dur
ing reunion of antlered herd.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
BANK TRANSFERS GOLD
TO VALUE OF $10,000,000
IN DRAY THROUGH CITY

SAN FRANCISCO, june 2s-Early this
morning a dray loaded with $1O,OOO,000
in gold coin was driven down Market
street in this city from the temporary
quarters of the city treasury in the Cali
fornia Safe Deposit and Trust cOmpany's
building, to the vaults in the old city
hall. Fourteen of the finest truck horses
that could be secured drew the valuable
load and twenty-five mounted policemen
guarded the caravan.
City Treasurer John f.. McDOugald oc-
cupied the seat beside the driver. The
east wing of the old city hall where the
vaults are located, is the only part of
the building left by the wreckers, who
have made a thorough job of the work
started by the earthquake and fire in
1906.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
HARVARD PROFESSOR
BELIEVES FLIRTING IS
GOOD FOR STUDENTS

BOSTON, June 2s.-Prof. George Her
bert Palmer of Harvard university, 81
years old, has come forward with the
statement that little flirting, properly
conducted, of course, is not only adj
visabIe, but even imperative for the aver
age college boy and girl Flirting is the
surest road toward the proper knowledge
OF social llfe," says the professor. II
think the girls of Radcliffe and the boys
of Harvard devote too much of their time
to study. They actually bury themselves
in their books and the result is that
when they get through college they do
not know a thing about social life"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-29
FIREBUG CAUSES
LOSS OF $25,OOO
FIVE COMPANIES SUFFER BY
INCENDIARY BLAZE
Firemen Find Kerosene Had Been
Used to Start FIames-DischargeG
Employe Is Suspected OF
Crime
6By Associated Press.)

COALINGA, Cal, June 2S.-Fire, be-
lieved to be of incendiary origin, de-
molished property valued at $25,00C
here today, and the authorities are
searching for discharged employe OF
the Coalinga Lumber company, who is
suspected of being concerned in the
starting of the blaze.
The first appearance of the fire was
on the roof of the dry" building of
the Cross Lumber company.
Five hours after the outbreak of the
first fire, lumber piles in the Coalinga
company's yard, two blocks away,
burst into flames. Prompt work
checked this confiagration quickly and
it was found that kerosene had been
poured over the lumber.
The police rounded up twenty-five
vagrants today and ordered them out
of town.
The companies sustaining loss in the
fire were the Wieland Brewing COM
pany, the Consumers Ice company, the
Hangers Ice company. the Cross Lum-
ber company and the Coalinga Lumber
company.