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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
IN BOSTON MARKETS

Butter-Choice northern creamery
3293Sc; western creamery, 31032c;
jobbing quotations, 192c higher.
Cheese-Choice New York state,
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Eggs-Choice hennery and nearby
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western, 2S934c; refrigerators, 239
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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
A MATHEMATICAL PRODIGY

Horace w. Bailey writes to the
Montpelier Journal on matters
of interest to those who care for
local history.
"In the recent publication of the
Morrill, and Edmunds report on the
selection of Ethan Allen and Jacob
Collamer for places in the National
Statuary Hall at Washington, as Yer
mont's representatives you held up
to view three of Vermonts' great
statesmen, and Vermont's great
pioneer soldier hero. OF Vermont s
great scholars, mathematicians and
prodigies, but little is said or written.
Permit me to call your attention to
two mathematical prodigies' born
in Vermont. Zerah Colburn was
born in Cabot, Vermont, September
l, 1904, died at Norwich, Vermont,
March 2, 1899. He published a
Memoir in 1888 of 200 pages which
contains an account of his wonderful
mathematical powers, of his travels
abroad, etc, etc. This book having
been many years out of print is
somewhat rare.
1.-THE second mathematical pro-
dizzy" was Truman H. Stafford, Jr.,
who was born in Royalton, Vermont,
January 6, 1886, and died at
Newark, New Jersey, June 13, 1901.
AT ten years of age Stafford published
a Youths Almanac" which was
printed at Bradford, Vermont,
(1S46). Almanacs probably were
not considered of much value at
that time and were not carefully
preserved and handed down from
generation to generation. At any
rate so few copies have been preserved
of this particular Stafford Almanac
that it is now among Vermont's
very rarest photography. The Al
manac contains an appendix with
a sketch of young Safford's life and
wonderful mathematical perform
ances, written by Robert Mex. Orms
by, a lawyer and author of some
note living at Bradford, Vermont. |
81 feel warrented in saying that a
greater mathematical prodigy, at ten |
years of age, never lived than Tru-
man Henry Stafford, Jr. He was
graduated from Harvard in the
class of 1854, and lived a scholarly |
and useful life."
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
POOR CHILDREN TO BE
REMEMBERED WITH TOYS.
Movement On Foot To Collect
Toys For Less Fortunate Chill
dren Throughout City.

Unique in the history of news
paperdom The Flower Day held
by the Boston Journal last July will
long be a pleasant remembrance to
thousands of little children in the
poorerAsections of Greater Boston.
Hundreds of thousands of bouquets
sent in by Journal readers to the
Journal Office were arranged and
sent out in big automobiles all over
Boston, bringing a touch of nature
to hearts hungry for a sight of its
beauties.
Encouraged by the success of
Flower Day and the kindly attitude
of its readers, The Journal will
again try something entirely new
to play Santa Claus to thousands
of little ones to whom he has long
been a stranger. A movement is
under way to collect toys from
far and near and to distribute them
to children who otherwise would
not receive any gift at the coming
Christmas festival.
The Journal has established receiv-
ing stations all over Boston, and on
Tuesday, December IA, will take
charge of gifts from all who care
to contribute. Every one who wants
to help is asked to assist by contribu-
ting some little thing. A five-cent
article will be appreciated the
same as a more expensive gift,
so it is in the power of all to help
out in this good work. The big
express companies at many stations
will convey the articles free of
charge.
The Journal is publishing every
day the details of the plan and will
see that every donation reaches
some child and will make Christmas
a reality rather than a dream.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
UNION VILLAGE

NJ. S. Colburn attended the
Choir Union at Haverhill Dee. Sth.
Miss Liz zie Wise of West Fair
lee is doing dressmaking in this vi
cinity.
L. w. Cook has returned frnm
Hanover hospital.
There will be a Christmas tres
and exercises in the Hall Friday
eve, Dec. "a. Mrs. w. f. Parker
and Miss Snow will have charge OF
the literary program, and Rev. w.
E. Newton committee on music.
A. F. Ruggles, who recently pur>
chased Frank Kings cottage at
Lake Morey has sold the same to
parties in Fairlee.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
"The Circus Man."

Play of New England Life, with
Maclyn Arbuckle on for a Run
at the Boston Theatre.
"The Circus Man" has struck a
lively gait at the Boston Theatre
where Maclyn Arbuckle and the
large company supporting him in
Klaw q changers meritorious
production have been attracting
large audiences. Rarely has more
amusing and interesting group of
characters been seen in a play and
the comedy is certain to make
warm friends among playgoers fond
of simple, unsophisticated human
nature-humorous, pathetic, drama
tic. Tears and smiles alternate in
this refreshing story of people
"Way down East" Mr.. Day,
author of esquire Phin", knows
the people of Maine as no other
writer does and he has succeeded in
transplanting them, through Eugene
w. Presbrey, to the stage in
admirable fashion. Nearly all the
characters are people whom Mr..
Day has actually known. "The
Circus Man" is play that grips and
convinces and sustains the interest
during all of its five acts. Mr.
Arbuckle as Fighting Hime" Look
has never during his long years on
the stage had better part or one
in which he appeared to such splendid
advantage. The character has
more rich, red blood, more of the
depth and breadth of human passion,
more of sympathy, more of the
blending of comedy and tragedy
than any role written into a modern
play of late years. Mr.. Arbuckles
bosom companion, Imogene, may
with truth be described as the most
intelligent elephant ever seen onethe
stage. The supporting company
is evenly balanced and the play
abounds in the atmosphere of the
circus. The third week of the
engagement will begin Monday.
So successful has "The Circus Man"
with Maclyn Arbuckle been at the
Boston Theatre that the engagement
has been indefinitely extended.
There are matinees everyWednesday
and Saturday and for all performan-
C the regular Boston Theatre
prices prevail.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
TO DIR. SIIRCRIRERS-

We are planning some new fea-
lures for the Opinion for 1910
These are to be along practical lines,
which a large part of our subscrib-
will appreciate. This is the season
when renewals are coming in and we
are glad to receive them promptly.
Now is a good time to change the
date of your paper to 1911. We
would remind those in arrears for
1909 that we will be obliged to drop,
their names unless settlement is
made in the next few weeks owing
to the postal regulations. Why not
pay up arrears and one year in adj
vance to 1911.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
VERSHIRE.

Fred Morey has finished work fol
Martin & Son and is working fol-
the Druge Brothers.
Miss Bessie Gokey, who has beer
with Mrs. Brown so much recently
| is at the Randolph Sanitorium pre-
pairing for professional nurse. We
wish her success in her chosen work
The w. C. T. U. met with Mrs
Spear last Saturday afternoon.
The Grange elected officers at
their meeting last week, the install
lation will take place in January.
Frank Johnson has been assisting
in the West Fairlee blacksmith
shop.
Archie Spear recently visited his
brother Henry in Norwich.
Word from Mr.. Woodcock's peo-
pie who moved from here last win
ter report them we'll and prospecting
in their new home. Also Mr..
Reeves people are well and prosper
ing. We are glad to chronicle their
success.
We regret to hear of the serious
illness of Mr.. William Patterson of
STAFFORD
H. T. Walker and wife of Chelsea
were here last Sabbath to attend
the rededication exercises at the
church.
Misses Pearl Johnson and Viola
Brown returned to Montpelier Sem
mary last week.
G.. B. Harding has moved from
the John Whitcomb place to John
Harding's house.
M. c. Clough is caring for Hon.
s. B. Darling.
Edwin Pearl is attending the
State Grange at Burlington as a
delegate from Success Grange.
Mr.. John Chynoweth, who died
in Barre, was buried Monday at
South Vershire, where he formerly
resided for many years.
Wesley Kicker and Mr.. Cutler
went into camp Monday near the
Druge brothers mill, where they
have a big lumber job.
F. j. Alderman, our popular auc-
tioneer had an auction for c. &.
Davis of Chelsea the 18th, and the
Goth he sold lot of property for
parties North of Montpelier.
The re- dedication of the Church
took place Sabbath afternoon, Dec.
5, an audience which completely
filled the building being present. A
good many from out of town and
former residents of Vershire were
here to enjoy the exercises. The
following program was successfully
carried out: Voluntary, Mrs. Uriah
Colburn; Doxology; Invocation,
Rev. John c. Lawrence; Scripture
Reading, Rev B. H. Penwarden /;
Solo, Face to Face, Mrs. E. P
Bronson Service of Dedication,
Pastor and People; Prayer of Dedi-
cation, Rev. William Paul; Report
of Building Committee, Charles E.
Shenley; Offertory; Hymn, Take
My Life y; Address, Rev. G. H.
Merrill, d. D.; The Lords Supper;
Hymn, "Blest Be he Tie; Bene-
diction.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
BRADFORD ACADEMY NOTES.

This is our last week of the fall
term. Vacation until Dec. 18th,
when the winter term of II weeks
will begin.
Examinations will be held the
week beginning Jan. II, covering
the half years work, and a SEM
ester report will be sent out at that
time.
The Juniors will entertain the
Waterbury High Basket Ball team
and invited guests at Woods Hall
after the game tonight.
Don't forget the Basket BAH
game tonight between the Acade~
my and Waterbury. We have q
strong team this year and you can
expect a fast game. We are play
ing larger schools this year and
therefore have topay larger guar
antees, so we need your help by D
full attendance. Game called at
SIS sharp. There will be singing
by the student body before the
game and between the halves.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
WITNESSES ARE MIS- SING
Inquiry Into Mine Disaster HaIts Un-
til They Can Be Produced

Inquiry Into Mine Disaster Hats Un-
til They Can Be Produced
Cherry, Ills, Dec. 12.-Inquiry by
the coroner's jury into the causes of
the St. Paul mine disaster came to an
abrupt close without a verdict being
reached or any steps being made to
fix responsibility for the attending loss
of life.
The jury announced that it would
not return q verdict until Alexander
Rosenjack and Robert Dean, the miss
ing witnesses. have either been found
or the county officials show evidences
Of a genuine desire to find them.
1t was agreed to adjourn until Dec.
20, to give the county officials an OPP
portunity to search further for the
missing witnesses.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
A CARD.

We the undersigned do hereby agr e
to refund the money on fifty cent bot
tie of Greene's Warranted Syrup of
Tar if it fails to cure your cough or
cold, we also guarantee twenty-five
cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
CUNNINGHAM PHARMACY,
w. III LUCK,
Robe q AMEs,
A. Ii. Cotton,
b. w. ABBoTT,
e. P. GEORGE,
A. w. JAQUITH.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
CORI-NTH

Rev. r. H. Perkins officiated at
the funeral Of Mr.. Stratton of Wash
ington, Saturday, Dec IL.
The Christmas tree and exercises
will be held at the South Meadow
Church, Saturday evening, Dec. 25.
The Primary and High School
will open Dec. 20, taught by Miss
Grace Fisher from Vergennes, and
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
THETFORD.

There was a surprise party at
Clarence Bailey's Dec. LIST, it being
his birthday. Music and graphic
phone was the order of the even
ing. A pleasant time was enjoyed
by all. Refreshments were served.
November % about thirty friends
and neighbors called on Owen Pres
sey, to remind him it was his birth
day. After a very pleasant even
ing was spent in music, games and
social chats, all returned home wish
ing him many returns of the day.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17
DIR. STAHL CONGRATULATED.

Rev. DR.. and Mrs. N. +. Stahl are
receiving congratulations on the
Sunday arrival of their second
grandchild, Barbara, the daug liter
of their son, Nicholas Stahl of Pitts
burg, Penn. DR.. StahPs son is the
head of the Railway Electric Sales
Department of the Westinghouse
Companj. Mrs. Stahl, who was
Miss Mcleod, whose father, Rev.
DR.. James Mcleod, was classmats
of DR.. StahPs, Princeton go. The
newly arrived baby is the first child,
both of whose grandfathers vert
classm in this Princeton class.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-12-17

Mr.. Geo. Kimball of Oxford, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Woodcock
spent Saturday at East Corinth,
with Mrs. Jane Simpson.
The school on Taplin Hill began
Dec. Is, taught by Miss Eva Hooker.
DR.. Blodgett was hastily called o
attend Mrs. Frank Winch, who was
choked by a piece of meat.
G. w. Hooker, while butchering,
dropped stitch in his back, and is
now under the care of DR.. Blodgett.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E Woodcock
went last Monday to Burlington, to
attend the State Grange. They will
return Friday.
Mrs. c. c. Sargent is very sick.
Corinth Grange No. 10, P. of H.,
elected the following officers at their
last meeting, for the year 1910: NJ,
Frank E. DeGoosh; O., David N.
Sargent; L., Miss Agnes Tullar; S,
Arthur F. Tullar; A S., Aaron w.
Eastman; c., Mrs. Rose Wilson;
T., Earl R. Hastings; Sec, Mrs.
Florence DeGoosh; G. K, Mark G.
Wilson; Ceres Miss Evelyn Wood
cock; F., Miss Emma Hastings; p,
Miss Anna Hooker L. A. S., Mrs.
Belle Sargent. The installation will
be the first meeting in January, Of
which further notice will be given.
We beg to be forgiven, but bet
ter late than never. Nathan G. Car
ter was home for Thanksgiving.
Nineteen sat down to the table,
on Thanksgiving day, at G. G..
Hastings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-21
ROSES WITHOUT THORNs.
From the Bennington Ranner)

Mrs. W. j. Beggs of Seattle Wash,
ever grown without thorn. Mrs Pegs
was for years a ncighbor and close friend
Of Luther Burbank. and she admits that
she owes n good deal to him in her
achievement Each labored in his own
garden to produce the much desired rose,
but at length Mrs Reggs decided that
the climate OF Southern California was
not suitable for the purpose and accord
ingly she moved to Seattle. 1t took
months. but In the end n flower of great
beauty has been produced which com
pares to advantage with the best OF our
American roses and has q perfume sec
ond to none. its stem Is smooth. Ike that
Of a lily Mrs. Beggs's secret IS so far
all her own. AS she Is woman, and n
very feminine one at that. she promises
that she can not keep the secret much
longer hut will soon publish II.
The foregoing paragraph IS going the
rounds Of circulation in newspapers and
magazines but a rose without thorns is
by no means a new thing. There are
growing in the city of Montpelier this
State. q number Of rose bushes which are
without thorns. These bushes flower pro-
fusely every year, but the variety Is not
Of particularly striking kind. Whether
these bushes are a freak CT distinct va
riety we do not know
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-21
The Fees Of witnesses.
(From the Montpelier JournalD

Various plans are being advocated for
reducing State expenses. The Benning
ton Banner suggests a ,eductien OF the
number OF justices OF he peace to one In
each town and a change in the law COM
pelling municipal courts to hear all the
cases in town and cities where they are
located. together with the trials OF small
err criminal cases In the counties in which
such courts are located. The Journal be-
lieves that II is n scandalous waste II
money to pay city judges for hearing
cases and then take such cases before &
justice OF the peace thus practically
doubling the expenses.
| Probably one trial justice in each town
| Ia enough The average Justice OF the
peace IL not conversant with the law. Ii
many instances he does not understand
the rudimentary principles OF court pro-
ceedlngs and there Is always danger lest
he do something or neglect to do some
| thing that will entangle the case in
mesh of legal technicalties that viii
| necessitate litigation. So far as possible
all cases should he tried before man
familiar with legal methods. In the early
days OF the State, when lawyers were
| few. It was necessary to call upon lay
men for judicial duties. Then cases were
not so complicated and We're not carried
from ono court to another as often as
at the present day.
There Is another evil that In the opir
ion OF tho Journal should be remedied
and which, II corrected would result In
material reduction In the expenses at
tendant upon the administration OF JUS
tice. In 1904 the Legislature doubled the
fees OF witnesses giving justice court wit
nesses one dollar n day. instead Of fifty
cents. and county court witnesses two
dollars day, instead Of one dollar the
bill becoming law without the sigma
ture of Governor Bell.
1t Is an established principle of juris-
prudence that the witness fee never
should be large enough TO tempt a person
to seek the witness chair for the sake OF
the fee. The Journal is informed by
prominent attorneys that under the pres
ent schedule men do pretend to a knowl
edge OF affairs connected with cases to be
tried for the sake of the two dollar wit
ness fee. 1t Is considered part OF the
duty OF good citizen to testify In n
court OF law. in the interest OF justice.
without securing the compensation that
he would expect for his time when en-
gagged In actual labor. II mon seek to
become witnesses for the money there is
In II. tho condition OF affairs Is scandal
Gus.
Vermont pays more for witness fees
than almost any other State In the Union.
II the Journal Is correctly informed in
some New York courts witnesses receive
only twenty-five cents day. The In
creased cost to the State is considerable
Through the courtesy Of the State audi
tors office tho Journal has obtained the
aggregate amount paid In witness fees In
county courts for the year 1903 the last
year before the change was made, and for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-21

county Judge arrangement" is a needless
expense. This county Judge is the So
called side" Judge, whatever that may
mean, for no college professor is known
to exist who can explain what he is FOR.
The ONCE Is a puzzler to the stranger
who has come into Vermont from another
State. He hears OF it for the first time
and prompted naturally by curiosity. he
seeks for information regarding the office
No one can tell him though he travel the
length and breadth OF the State. and so
he Is left to wonder why State having
a total population of 10000 people should
need side" Judge when other common
wealths get along without them.
The Free Press declares for limita-
ton to the amount involved In suits that
can be taken to 4 higher court. The
Herald somewhat takes exception to this.
but under sound district saystem the
abuses the Herald fears may exist at
present. are less liable TO appear.
Both OF the above papers agree with
out reservation or Limitation that lump
sum should be paid members Of the Leg
islature and limit the duration Of ses-
sion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-21


'''u'l"h ""ich permits changes TO be
'''"eu Only once III ten years. 1t ought
l" ne poss'pie 10 propose changes at any
.Ii'e ana af'er reasonable period for
discussion TO submit the amendments de-
Sr'd TO popular vote The people OF Yer
mont are not radicai IN their views and
'i"s IaFSer measure or freedom VIII not
ne abused
'he oi IN" changes mat seems wise TO
tHo 'ourhal Is mat or giving the Governor
rea' veto power NOW the same ma
J"'''S' mat o'leihaIly passed meas
u'o MAY pass II over the veto OF
III" executive Inc only exception TO THIS
rune ~ '"e so-ca'!ed pocket Veto whereby
'"c 'oNe'Hof ma! uec!lhe 10 sign Dill
"I'cI '"e "uJo"rn'heh' or the Legislature
- ''' Ne'" power requiring t"o-thlrds
we 10 pass measure at'er executive
o'S"pProNa' may be trusted safely TO
N"' e'""iS OIL inc states OF the Union and
|" we iTes'aehtS OF the Initeo states, 1t
o"sht 10 ne sh'e TO give such power to
'he Governors OF Vermont.
me chlei executive or the state ought
|" nave larger power IN Shaping legisla-
uon than the Derfunctory privilege OF at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-21
Try This h November.

Thousands upon thousands of fam.
flies WHO have not been regular ont.
crs OF Quake Oats will begin on tho
first OF November and cat Quaker
Oats once or twice every day for thirty
days of this month; the result in
GOOD health and moro strength and
vigor will mean that every other
month in the year will find them doing
the same thing.
Try it. Serve Quaker Oats plsnti.
fully ard frequently for the thirty
days of November and leave off cor.
responding amount Of meat and greasy
foods You'll get more health more
vgor and strength than you ever got
in thirty days OF any other kind Of
eating
While you are trying this see that
the children get q full share.
Quaker oats is packed In regular
size packages and large size family
packages. Z
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-21

|
1870 ''' var "i'er 'he increase IN fees
"'9 'N'""''s"e''' VI course Such amounts
i'uc''d'e 'e'auSe IN certain wears pro-
N"''e" ''HIllHal cases sdd greatly to the
GUS
IN 1913 me amount PAID ia witness fees
amounted TO sl2'3".lN II the fees had
been doubled previous TO 1905 the cost to
'he state would nave "een S2iFlo35 IN
| lF" the aggregate cost was El'.+52.3o. ln-
der the old schedule Tie cost to tho Sta'e
would have been only s7i-625. I, mus
be remembered that these figures do no,
| include the fees paid in Justice courts.
special bearings and caes heard before
masters Il 5 probable that he average
cost to the state under the increase %
| fees Is from $1,000 TO $1,000 annually and
in some years may reach 10000
Another phase 'h1t should not be Over
looked is tho increase In the expenses in
cident TO LITIGATION which is caused bv