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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
Taxation Questions as Listers See
Them.

The meeting of the listers ia the vari-
Gus towns of the county who met at the
call OF the states attorney Wednesday
to talk over taxstion questions and re-
eeive instructions was a very beneficial
one and was attended by large number
Of officers, only two towns being unrepre-
sented.
The listers took vote on certain oues-
tions Of taxation reform which are of
great interest. The vote is also of impor-
lance, more so perhaps than that taken
BY the legislature, in view OF the fact
that listers look at the question from a
listers standpoint and their testimony is
expert and less liable to be prejudiced by
local interests.
These are the resolutions adopted:
That fiat rate tax on wood per cord
and lumber per thousand, cut and mark
eted, and q low appraisal on ali forest
lands would tend to benefit the welfare OF
the state. Carried unanimously.
That all offsets for debts outside the
state be abolished. Carried unanimous
ly.
That all offsets be abolished. Carried
by vote of 10 to 9.
II all the counties of the state wouId
hold similar meetings of the listers in the
various towns Of the county the vote on
the question OF offsets ought to carry
some weight with the next legislature
and the plan Of getting an expression of
this kind along with the discussion ON
the powers of the present law would be a
good one to adopt
The listers in this county received some
valuable instruction from ]. II. senter.
who was member of the special tax
commission and as long as the meeting
was OF an informal nature all sorts Of
questions were asked and answers given
so that the listers will go to their homes
with suf1cisnt knowledge of the pow
ers OF the present law so that their work
can be according to the law. The listers
extended q vote of thanks to Mr.. Senter
At the close OF the meeting. Montpelier
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
FRAMING A TARIFF.

The Republicans gave General Hancock
the "Ho, he" when be said in 1880 that
the tariff was local issue, but il he were
alive today they would agree with him
thoroughly. The tariff is local issue.
That feature crops out Immediately when
any change in schedules is proposed.
So much revenue must he derived from
some sort Of tariff. We are all in favor
of fixing the schedules so that they will
bear as lightly as possible on our own
people in the way Of increased prices, and
will yield to our own local industries the
maximum protection. II it were left to
Vermont, Tor instance, or even New Eng
land, the framing OF a tariff would be
comparatively simple and easy. The
trouble comes, however, when the tariff
must be reconstructed by the representa-
tives of the whole country, each pulling
and hauling for the benefit of his own To-
cality. What is meat for New England
is poison for the West or South. An adj
vantageous tariff for those sections would
perhaps spell ruin to the East.
And here is where Congress finds itself
now. The tariff must be revised. On
the whole, imposts must be reduced. Yet
the tariff must be left where it will pro-
dnce a greater revenue than at present, to
supply the growing needs OF the treasury.
And it must be done in such way that
nobody's business interests will be in
iured. Revising the tariff under such
conditions has the ''great is puzzle''
beaten to standstill.
The so-called Payne bill has been
thrown into the House, more to serve as q
football than anything else, it now ap-
pears. It is mere starting point. The
completed tariff win probably resemble 1t
very slightly. The underlying principle
OF the bill is to lower materially the rates
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

What he objects to is paying more mon
ey, right or wrong, and he will fight
against it with every force at his CON-
mand.
That is the spirit which blocks reform
in Vermont and the sooner we recognize
its stupid selfishness the better. Rutland
Herald.
There is still another aspect to this
question and that is the suspiciousness Of
certain type of citizen. without en-
tering into a discussion OF the merits OF
the issue, 1t seems strange that Mr.. Bill
Barnum Of Shady Nook, whose expert
ence in life has been limited to cultivat-
ing q side-hiIl farm, going to town once
q week and reading the county weekly,
should set up dis judgment against that
OF Mr.. Joseph A. DeBoer, who has given
years of thought to the question and
whose ability and the soundness OF whose
reasoning is proved by his own business
record and standing.
The saddest aud most hopeless part Of
1t, too, is that Mr.. Barnum means to be
an honest man and to do the best he can.
He isn't fool by any means and can I'M
derstand some things pretty we'll, but,
living as he has, an isolated life he isn't
much of q judge OF human nature. So
when Mr.. Jones, who runs q store at
Bunko Corners and profits several hum
dred dollars q year through evading taxa
ton, goes to Mr.. Barnum and tells him
privately and with much wise wagging
of the head that be must look out for Mr.
DeBoer because he is connected with q
I big corporation, Mr.. Barnum follows
Jones instead Of Mr.. DeBoer.
We are rather discouraged about taxa
ton reform for more reasons than one.
There is the petty, selfish, ignorance
instanced by the Herald; there is the ma
tural suspiciousness of men unexperi-
enced in considering large questions
above referred to; there Is the disinclina-
ton to swap something we'll known and
understood for an uncertainty; and worst
OF all there is the undue pressure brought
to bear by selfish interests.
In every community there are q few
men who escape paying a fair share of
taxes. They periure themselves openly
or dodge indirectly but just Is dishonest
I ly. When change in tax system is pro-
posed, these men are right on hand.
With one plausible argument after anoth-
er they get after the members OF the leQis-
lature. The members hear nothing from
their constituents on the other hand in
favor Of change. The chances are that
the people who would be benefited BY
the change don't know it, or at least do
not teel sure. and so keep quiet.
As result, many members are led to
believe that the sentiment Of their home
people is against a change. Those who
favor a change because it is right in the
abstract and themselves outvoted BY
those controlled by stupid. ignorant OBJ
stinaey, petty avarice and personal selfish
interest, combined with the larger num-
ber misled by outside pressure or rem
dered unreasoniagly suspicious By cum
ming sophistry. The outlook is not en-
coursging. -Bennington Banner.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
70 refund the money on 5O-ceut bottIe
ofiGreene's Warranted Syrup of Tar il il
"a Is to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
J. W. Fargo, Randolph Center.
z. Q. Bachelor, Braintree.
4. l. Clafiin, East Braintree.
sprague q sprague, East Randolph.
F. ). Prince, South Randolph.
D. L. Nichols, Roxbury.
@. A. Tilden, Roxbury.
q. A. Leonard, Randolph.
V. A. Grant, Randolph.
K. g. Morton, Randolph.
Y. q: Bigelow q Son, East Broolxfeld.
g. M. Miller, Bethel.
ID. Q. Goodno, Rochester.
II. Q. Hubbard, Granville.
{. J. stockweIl. Hancock.
.. B. Fish, Stockbridqe.
J. A. Chedel q Co., Gaysville.
W. P. Smith, East Bethel.
:. II. Buck, East Bethel.
A. n. King q Son, Tunbridee.
D. d. Moulton, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

In the current issue we have the CON
tInuaticn OF "The Diary of Gideon
wells, which takes us back to the siren
uous days Of the emancipation. II is 1
timely addition to the Lincoln literature
ana Illustrates the tact and wisdom of our
honored president. Rollin Lyde Hart
writes OF "The MUSES. of the Bach
street and as usual entertains while ~
SHOWS the intellectual tastes of these
BACK street people. A very importan.
ana timely paper, 1.-THE Ultimate Race
froplem," Is BY Kelly Miller. A delight
iui poem which springtime illustrates is
by Winifred B. Blake.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agre,
70 refund the money on q 50-cenI bottl,
OF ereene's Warranted Syrup of Tar il Il
fails to cure your cough or cold. w,
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prov,
satisfactory or money refunded.
z. f. Black, South Royalton.
George A. Laird, Royalton.
Walbridge & Heath, Sharon.
Badger & Noyes, Sharon.
Edward Miller, East Barnard.
IA. J. Sargent & Son, South Royalton
W. IA. Adams, North Pomfret.
A. L Morse & Co., West Hartford.
A. r. Hood & Son, Chelsea.
A n. King & Son, Tunbridge.
G. A. Wight, North Tunbridge.
= B. Buell. a Co., South Stanford.
I. l. Udall & Son, STAFFORD.
Frank Durkee, Pittsfeld.
Q. w. Brigham & Son, PittsfeId.
Fred Morrill,, Pittsheld.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
The MaxweIl ID. COO Mne Run.

The Maxwell 10000 mile nonstop car,
which has now been travelling DAY and
night since March is. has covered close
to 5000 miles and so far not an adjust.
ment OF any kind has been necessary.
For "A hours a day for nearly two
weeks the car has been travelling through
Massachusetts and Rhode Island plug
giDg along without a skip. with never
so much as the least bit Of trouble.
This in itself is a most wonderful per
Torrance, trip much longer than has
ever been made by any nonstop engine.
but what makes the affair all the more in
teresting is the fact that since the car
started there has not been put into the
radiator one ounce OF water. At the con-
clusion OF 5000 miles, the lower part OF
the radiator was as cool as it was on the
day It started, and now that the car has
gone 50 far without taking on water
efforts will be made to keep il going the
entire 10000 miles without the use OF
additional water. This has never been
done before and should il be accom-
plished on this trip it will be nothing
short of phenomenal
So far as the engine is concerned. IL has
acted beautifully. Absolutely no trou-
BILE has been had with il from the start Of
the trip and as one observer said. after
finishing 5000 miles, sit is running
smoother today than it was on the first
trip out"
The car broke the old record Of $500
miles late last week and Sunday passed
the 1000 mark. With these two passed.
the car has done stunt that has attract
ed attention throughout the entire auto
mobile world, and should it finish the
$1,000 miles without stopping the engine,
Wnien now seems most probable, record
Wnlch Is likely to stand for many years
to come will have been made. None have
ever dared attempt this distance before
and previous to the starting of the MAY,
well car it was thought an impossibIe
Ieat put one which to date has proved
remarkably easy for this car.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
IF YOU NEED
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my attention was called one A, !.
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

One Of the talesmen at the Elroy Kent
trial, who lived no further away from the
scene Of the murder than Mendon, told
the court he had never heard Of Kent OF
the murder. The st. Adams Messenger
says that the tests to which jurors are
subjected shave well nigh reduced the
jury box to Ounce block in the easy ir.
responsibility of popular opinion. Sure
ly, it is not too much to ask that a juror
shall be able to tell time by clock"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
Diseased cattle Question.

Editor Burlington News:-I have no
ticed disposition on the part OF your
paper to criticise the present method Of
disposing of the cattle reacting to the
states tuberculin test.
Il seems to me that il would be a pretty
good plan for man to inform himself re-
Rarding any matter before presuming to
talk intelligently on it, especially when
his words are spread broadcast through a
newspaper.
II Is because Of the absolute ignorance
and prejudice Of the people regarding this
matter, that paper should be very care
ful what it prints regarding it, lest it, in
stead OF correctly informing its readers.
should arouse their foolish fears.
Massachusetts, Is now feeling the result
OF this kind Of thing, and thousands Of
pounds OF meat which should be eaten
are now being destroyed because Of the
fear and Ignorance OF the people, famed
BY the misrepresentation Of sensational
cheap paper. The ultimate result will be
that the consumer will pay the cost OF
the meat SO destroyed and the price of
meat will advance in the local markets.
The federal inspection is the best in the
world; consists Of higher paid, better ed
ucated specialists than any similar body
in the world, and what is passed BY this
inspection as fit for food can and should
be accepted without question as such.
The basic fundamental rule that guides
our inspection is to protect the consumer
from any danger, without at the same
time subjecting the producer to needless
loss, and where there is any question
whatever the consumer gets the benefit Of
the doubt.
II is characteristic OF this country, and
could occur only here, that an unin-
formed press and an ignorant public
should presume to be better able TO tell
what is and is not proper to eat than men
educated and specialized in this line.
The state OF Vermont took great step
forward when it passed the law under
which its condemned cattle are now dis
posed OF, and it seems to me that il is the
duty OF the papers to inform themselves
regarding it and educate the people to a
true understanding Of the subject rather
than to criticise without knowing any
thing about it.
wish therefore to extend to you, good
brother, and through you to the other
new spaper men Of the state, and any oth
ers who may be interested, q hearty iuvi-
tation on the part Of this department to
come and be educated.
personally make the post mortem ex-
aminations on these cattle and / can and
VIII explain to your entire satisfaction
why certain Of them are ct for food and
why others should be condemned. Then
having seen, you will be more fitted to
discuss the subject.
Yours truly,
r. o. Brock.
Veterinarian in charge U. s. Bureau of
Animal Industry RnrIinntnr No.-...a
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

1t really looks as il Elroy Kent were not
the harmless creature for whose recapture
the Waterbury asylum authorities did not
over-exert themselves, and who pooh
poohed the idea that he had anything to
do with the Congdon murder.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

Now that spelling schools are coming
into vogue again, we hope q dozen or
fifteen Vermont editors will attend and
learn that the word ''lily" has but one
al" It isn't "lily white" achievement
to spell it "lilly." P. s. We looked it
up in the Evolutionary first.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

Horace w. Bailey thinks it was FORUM
ate that Champlain made his discoveries
in these parts in an of political year, so
that Vermont can give the celebration
due attention.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Tom Cheney refuses to be smoked out
respecting his possible candidacy for the
governorship next year. Keep 'em
guessing, Tom.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

The Montpelier Argus asks what's the
use of discussing the "salary grab" any
longer "The fact remains that they
got it, and have been getting it, ever
since.u
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
PRESS NOTES.
Water W.. Fire Water.

Gov. Prouty has been elected water
commissioner OF the village of Newport.
That's an easier job than license commits
sioner.-M Montpelier Argus.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

The defence in the Elroy Kent trial is
emo connection with the crime, and in
sanity" Will the verdict be equally in
consistent-'Not guilty, but don't do it
again?p
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

"senator Dillingham; has had his du-
ties increased" reports q Vermont ex-
change. Thought the tariff was being re-
vised downward.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08

itching, bleeding. protruding or blind
piles yield to Doan's Ointment. Chronic
cases soon relieved, finally cured. Drug.
gists all sell It.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
TENS, Advertising Rates, Etc.

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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-08
Yours truly

Veterinarian in charge U. s. Bureau o
Animal Industry, Burlington, Vermont
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-25

square deal principle. Under the pres.
emf system the big city gets tax re-
turns Oh only small fraction of the
expensive terminal property owned by
the railroad within the city limits.
The remainder of this value is scat
tered atoms the mileage of the rural
districts trayersed by the road. The
ideal system would be one which gave
each county credit for the amount of
railroad property within its borders.
There are practical reasons, however.
why the assessment can not be left
to local assessors and must be made
by the state as whole That being
the fact there must be some general
basis for fixing the assessment in all
tle counties. Economically the strong
feature Of the Saunders plan is that
it would increase the assessments In
railroad centers and decrease 1t in
counties where the main line is the
principle element Of value.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-25
c., q. & q. hallway Co.

c.. 3. & q. Railway Co.
Trains leave from Union Depot.
Berths and tickets. Fifth and John,
son streets.
South Bound.
NO. 8 st. Louis and south
loAVo .................. l1:4o In
NO. IL st. Louis and Kansas
City and west. south, leave $40 n
NO. 4. Quincy, Hannibal &
st. Louis. leave 1879 pm
mo. 10. Quincy and Hannibal
arrive s:37 I'm
No. 10 leave g: SO pm
North Bound.
NO. 2. Chicago. st. Paul and
points west, leave -. 2:35 am
NO. 10, Chicago. st. Paul
and points west, arrive -. 7:20 pm
NO. 13, leave ........... 1926 pm
mo. 3, Burlington, Chicago
and east. leave ......... 2:o5 pm
mo. l. Burlington, leave 1895 am
NO. 81. Donnellson. c.. B. &
K. G.. and North Road.
leave .................. 1900 In
NO. SO. from Donnellson, c.,
b & X. c., & North Road
arrive 7:10 pm
NO. !. K. & W., west, leave 1855 am
mo. 3. Centerville leave .9:l5 pm
Arrive.
NO. 4, from Centerville and
points intermediate, arrive 1874. pm
mo. 2, from Centerville and
west, arrive ............. 800 pm
Daily.
'Daily except Sunday.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-25
WHEN HER BACK ACHES.
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
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Keokuk women know how the aches
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