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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17
FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
Montpelier Journal.)

The discussion of the right OF
Senator Lorimer, of Illinois, to a
seat in the United States Senate,
is arousing great interest all over
the country, and it is a healthy
sign that attention is being given
to this matter. While it is impos-
sible lfor a newspaper a thousand
miles away to discuss the matter
with judicial impartiality, it is
evident that a great mass of
stances would be considered val
id, points to the election OF Lori
meF as a result of shameless brib-
cry and corruption.
Probably the most powerful and
convincing speech on the subject
was delivered the other day by
Senator Root of New York, In
which he condemned political con-
ditions in Illinois in unsparing
terms. This speech will intensity
throughout the country the feel
ing that Lorimer's election was
the result of rotten and scandal
lous conditions.
Senator Root is not a sensation
alist and he would not attack the
right of a fellow senator to seat
unless he was well satisfied that.
a great wrong had been done. The
paragraphs of his
speech were so forceful that they
are reprinted herewith:
"Mr. President, it is an ungra-
cious task to urge such considera-
tons; it is an unpleasant duty for
Senator'S to listen, but for many
years the people of the United
States have been growing an I'M
Easy conviction that seats in the
Senate of the United States have |
been obtained by bribery, and ow-
ng to the difficulties in securing |
proof, the natural unwilIingness OF |
senator's to believe i'll of their fell
ows, or owing to whatever cause
{ may be, attempts to bring
lome to a member charged with
he consequences of what the
'eople of the country have be-
leved uniformly fail.
ut is this belief, Mr.. President,
hat has reduced the honor Of a
eat in the Senate of the United
tates. This belief, based upon
he observation, sometimes mis-
AIKEN, Of the people of the coun-
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17
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MAN into this world without his consent and leaves
IVA against his will During his stay earth his time
spent continuous round of contrares and misunder
standings by the balance of the species.
GIN his infancy he ANGEL in his boyhood he devil in his
manhood he is everything from lizard his duties he is fool
he raises family he is chump he raises small check he
thief and then the law the devil with him. he is
he is and has he ch he dishonest
but considered SMART if he is in politics. can't place him. he is
undesirable czen he church he is hypocrte he
stays from church he sinner if he donates foreign mis-
ons he dosit for show he DOESN'T he sngy and tight wad
lWhen he first world everybody kiss
before he goes out, everybody wants to kick him.
f he dies there future before him. he lives to
old he simply the way and living funeral
penses.
gTh life funny road, like just
To get the most out of s Journey USE ONE OF HALES COTTON
FELT MATTRESSES r
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17
"A. E. HALE,
FURNITURE STORE.
BRADFORD, VT.

last week Tuesday. She will be
away about a month.
c. j. Aver was in town Friday
on business.
After a long illness Mrs. Rosa
home beyond Monday night, Feb.
9Th. She was born July 18th, 1862,
and was the daughter of Charles
and Martha Preston. Mrs. Spoon
er had many friends whose hearts
go out in tender sympathy to the
bereaved family. She was a most
devoted mother and was never
happier than when doing some
deed to promote the welfare of
her children and neighbors. Mrs.
Spooner was united in marriage
to William Spooner, now deceas-
ed, of Haverhill in 1898, and has
always resided in town. Funeral
services were held at her late
home Thursday at eleven o'clock
Rev. Mr.. Irons officiating. Mrs.
Morrill,, Mrs. Knight, P. M. Howe
and Rev. Mr.. Irons sang three Sc
lections. There were many beau
tiful floral offerings from child
rem, relatives and friends. The
bearers were Horace Spooner,
Hiram Sweet, Fred Weden, Harry
Preston. M. H. Randall was the un-
dertaker and director. Interment
was made in the Oxford cemetery
beside her first husband. Beside
her two daughters, there are left
one brother, Charles Preston, and
one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Tracy, who
has faithfully cared for her thru
these months of suffering.
eve can not say and will not say
That she is dead. She is just
away.
Think of her faring on as dear
In>the love of there as the love
of here.
Think of her still the same we say
She is not dead. She is just
away"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17
Wells River Savings Bank,
WELLS RIVER, VT.
DEPOSITS sss2,ooI.ls

Persons living out of town may
send deposits by Bank Draft, Check
Postofice Order or Express and
deposit book will be returned by
mail. All correspondence should
be addressed and drafts made pay
able to the Wells River Savings
Bank.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17
CANADIAN JUBILEE SINGERS

The Jubilee Singers have come,
entertained us, and gone their
way. The Epworth League had the
entertainment in charge and they
proved good business managers,
for the hall was filled to the brim
and a few might have been stand
ing. For about two hours the col
ored folk did their best to take
us back to the plantation days
when the cabin doors echoed with
the sound of music and dancing,
for music is inherent in the negro
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17
GLENCLIFF.

Mrs. C. A. Caswell was called to
her home in Greensboro, VT, on
Monday on account of her, moth
er's illness.
Mr.. Pike, who has been board
ing with Mrs. Washburn, has gone
up to the sanitarium for treat
ment.
R. C. Bailey was in Woodsville
Saturday.
Miss Fannie Fifield was in Hav-
erhill over Sunday.
Mrs. Bert Fifield is suffering
with the grippe.
Mr.. Harrington of Woodsville,
was in the place Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corliss of Woods
vile, were with Mrs. Taylor on
Mr.. and Mrs. Washburn were in
Warren Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Taylor is confined to
the house with the grippe.
Mrs. J. r. Little of Rumney call
ed on Mrs. o. w. Smith Monday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17
FALLS VICTIM TO THIEVES

s. w. Bends, of Coal City, Ala,
has a justifiable grievance. Two
thieves stole his health for twelve
years. They were a liver and kid
ney trouble. Then DR.. Kings New
Life Pills throttled them. He's
we'll now. Unrivaled for constipa-
ton, malaria, headache, dyspep-
STA. Csc at John L. Skaters.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12
NEGROES SLAY AND
SLASH WITH KNIVES
Joseph Auburn, White, Kill
ed in Crowded Cafe as
Women Scream.

One white man is dead and another
lies seriously injured at the Casualty
hospital as the result of fights last
night at the Post Cafe, 1901 E street
northwest, and in a grocery store at
1000 1 street northeast. The assailants
were negroes in both instances.
The dead man is Joseph Auburn.
He was a waiter in the cafe, which,
while crowded last night with diners,
was turned suddenly into a shambIes,
when Charles Anderson, a red-headed
mulatto, cut Auburn's throat with a
pairing knife.
The injured man is Lawrence
Whelan, a grocery clerk He is in a
serious condition, and it is thought
a knife punctured his liver. The
wound, 1t is feared, may prove fatal
he was one of a crowd that seized
Morris Washington, a fourteen-year-
old negro, who works in the grocery
store, and attempted to tickle him.
Washington. the police say, grabbed
butcher knife from the meat block
and struck at the crowd, cutting
Whelan in the right side.
The killing in the Post cafe occurred
shortly after midnight. The place was
crowded. Anderson, the counter boy,
was in the back of the restaurant, par
lllS d ullp NHellS Witnesses say,
Auburn walked behind the counter and
Tipped a napkin in the negros face.
The negro protested, and words fol-
lowed. Then the two men sWore at
each other, and in another moment
were struggling. Suddenly Auburn,
with blood streaming from his throat
backed away, and the negro dashed for
the door. But Auburn again grabbed
him.
Then, while women covered terror
lied behind their escorts, the white man
and the negro entered into a struggle
which ended in death for Auburn, who
faint from the loss of blood, fell to the
was intercepted by Policeman Downs,
of the First precinct, who placed him
under arrest.
At the First precinct station this
morning, his white coat still fiecked
with spots of red, the negro told his
version of the affray.
When We quarreled, Mr.. Auburn
grabbed me by the throat" he said.
He was choking me. | know / cut
him. and l know l had the knife in my
hand, but at that time l didn't re-
member it, and threw up both my hand
to push him off of me. That's all there
was to it,"
As far as the police have learned, the
negro, who came here fom Caroline
county, Va, about nine years ago, has
never been in trouble before.
Auburn was a native of Worcester,
Mass, and had been working at the
cafe only about two months, although
he had been in this city about a YEAR,
He made his home at 722 Thirteenth
street northwest.
Whelan may recover. Physicians this
morning declared that considering the
nature of his hurts his condition is
good.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

Wshave sold enough Goodyear No
Rm-Cut tires to equip over 100, 900 cars.
The demand for them last year
trebled our tire sales. The demand
for them this year is six to one ahead
of our clincher tires.
Sixty-four leading motor car
makers have contracted for Goodyear
No-Rim-Cut tires on their 1911
models.
This year these tires cost no extra
price. You may as well have them.
And you will have them-wiIl insist
on thsm-when you know the facts
told in our Tire Book.
For your own satisfaction, ask US
to send that book.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12
No Overlooking

Goodyear No-Rim-Cut tires are
made 10 per cent oversize. The form
OF construction allows that One can
see this extra size at a glance.
This oversize gives 10 per cent extra
carrying capacity-l0 per cent more
air. That takes care of extra equip
ment, like top, glass front, gas tank,
extra tire, etc. 1t avoids the over,
loading which is almost universal.
Most blow-outs are caused by over
loaded tires. One-fourth of the aver
age tire cost is due to it.
This 10 per cent oversize, under
average conditions, adds rs per cent
to the tire mileage. 1t adds nothing
at all to the price.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12
SEEKING FUNDS FOR
MILK LABORATORY
Nathan Straus Will Await
Congress- Action If $500
Is Raised.

A campaign for contributions to the
fund for maintaining the Straus Pas
teurized Milk Laboratory for another
month, by the end of which 1t Is
hoped Congress will have appropriat-
ed money for the purpose, Will be
commenced tomorrow. Nathan Straus.
by. whose .benefaction the charity was
established in Washington, has sig
nified his Willingness to rescind his
order for the closing of the labora-
tory March IS. If the fund Is raised.
julius l. Peyser tnaugurated a
movement to raise at least $500 and
has been assured by Mr.. Straus, in
New York. that he will await devel-
opments. Mr.. Peyser and George w
White. after a hasty canvass, are
convinced that $500 will be contrib
uted readily. They will make an ag-
Sressive campaign tomorrow. With
a fund sufficient to maintain the lab
oratory until April Is the future of
the laboratory Is assured. they be-
lieve.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12
THINK C|GARE STUB
CAUSED STABLEF IRE
Five Valuable Horses Part
of $4,000 Loss Today
in Alexandra.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, MARCH Il.

Shortly after 4 o'clock this mornin1
fire was discovered in the stables Of the
Old Dominion Glass Company, in the
northeastern section of the city An
alarm was Immediately turned in. but
because of the quantity of hay and
other inf1ammable matter stored in the
buildings, the fire obtained too great a
headway. 1t was impossible, because Of
the dense smoke, to enter the stables
and release the five horses quartered
there. The firemen concentrated their
efforts to confining the blaze to the
building, 1t being feared that the flames
would spread to a large oil tank near
by.
The loss, besides the five valuable
horses, included several sets of harness,
a large quantity of feed, and the struc-
ture itself, amounting to about 5000,
and is not covered by insurance.
The origin of the blaze is in doubt,
but it is believed to have been caused
by the dropping Of a lighted cigarette,
although smoking was not allowed IN
the building
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

cal tire which can't be ruined by rim
cutting.
You will see why this is when you
read our Tire Book.
These tires fit any standard rim.
But they are not hooked TO the rim
like clincher tires. And tire bolts
are not needed.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

Members of the local police force are
interested in a measure soon to come
up before the city council for action,
providing for a general salary increase
to the members of the department. A
patrolman now receives but $55
month, and from this sum is required to
provide himself with two uniforms each
year. leaving the net sum he receives
for the support of his family barely suf-
fiCient to meet his needs. In fact, were
il not for the proceeds realized from
their annual excursion, it is stated that
1t would be impossible to provide for a
The Washington times., 1911-03-12
Cremation Rites for
Prof. Walker Planned

Arrangements are being made today
for the cremation of the body Of Prof.
George w. Walker, organist of All
Souls Church and Eighth Street He
brew Temple, who died at his residence,
1870 New York avenue northwest, last
night from a stroke of apoplexy.
II is expected that the funeral cere-
monies will take place tomorrow and
that the cremation will be Tuesday
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

A test trip was made Yesterday by the
new ferrYboat Alexandria. which it is
expected to put in commission between
this CITY and Washington Wednesday.
The boat dOcked here for about ten min
utes. 1t demonstrated that the boat wa :
in good condition, and was able to make
faster time than that made by the other
craft formerly plying on this route.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

Seventy-five members Of Branch No.
68. Glassblowers and Bottlers Union,
assembled at the Hotel Riley last even
ing for a banquet. Addresses were
made by D. A. Hayes, president of the
national association: Mayor F. ]. Paft.
Representative c. c. Carlin, Robinson
L. Moncure, and others.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

The steamer Dorothy, with cargo OF
phosphate for the Alexandria Fertilizer
and Chemical Works, docked at the
wharf here yesterday. 1t Is stated that
her cargo is the largest of that kind
ever consigned to this port.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

The infant child CT Francis l.. and
Ann r. Stewart was brought here from
Essex Falls. N. j., this morning for
burial in the family lot at Ivy Hill
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12
Tires That Cost
Twice Too Much

Goodyear No -Rim-Cut tres-l096 oversize-cut
tire bills in two. Yet they cost nothing extra
Many motorst- knowing these facts-is spending
twice too much for tires.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

The city prisoners, confined in the
county jail at Fort Myer Heights, will
be transferred to the new city jail here
tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

living. The efficiency of the force, in
the matter of arrests, has never been
pensation, and 1t is contended that 1t
will be imperative to increase the com.
pensation, otherwise valuable men VIII
be compelled to seek positions else
where.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

During the process Of making altera-
tioRs to the First Baptist Church, SER
vices are being held in the opera house,
King and Pitt streets.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

Our Tire Book explains the reasons.
The facts told in it will save any motor
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

on the a er a ge,
means Is per cent Of
ones tire bills.
This feature Is
controlled by our
patents. 1t gives
Us the only practi-
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

car owner a very
large share of his tire
cost.
Please write for il.
Learn how thousands
of others got tire cost
down TO bottom. 8.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12
No Rim Cutting

Rim Cutting is simply impossible
with Goodyear No-Rim- Cut tires.
Half a million of the tires already
sold have proved that. So have a
hundred tests where the tires were
run fat-as far as 20 miles.
You end all the worry, all the cost
of rim cutting when you adopt this
modern type. And that saving alone,
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

David Hendrick. the Thomas agent
has been advised that George Fitz-
Simons has been appointed sales
manager of the f. r. Thomas Motor
Company. Mr.. Fitz-Simons is we'll
known in the automobile industry.
having been actively engaged in it
for the sst nine years.
The Washington times., 1911-03-12

The Cook and Stoddard Comnanv
reports the sale and delivery of q
Baker electric, victoria to Albert NJ.
age Company.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-06
Agricultural Growth
In the South.

That the south Is making long
strides in agricultural growth is aptly
told by the agricultural bureau Of
Georgia and issued in pamphlet form.
It shows that Georgia lands have more
than doubled in value and during that
time Georgia has jumped from four
teenth to fourth place in the list of
states in the valuation Of farm pro-
ducts during the last ten years.
To be more exact, the average value
OF an acre OF Georgia farm land in 1900
was 1925. The value of that acre to-
day is $1S.74, an increase Of $s.4s, or
1872 per cent. To express 1t in the
aggregate. the total value OF farm
lands in 1900 was s13s, 900, while in
1910 this value was s36s.12o, 900, an
increase of 166 per cent.
The prosperity OF Georgia farmers is
we'll known, as is also the fact that
they are turning every year in increas-
ing numbers to intensive and scientific
cultivation of their acres, but II the
figures OF the census bureau these
things receive statistical proof.
Farm buildings have increased in ten
years from a total valuation Of s44,-
$500 to Sos, 4s3, 900, or 142 per cent.
The use OF farm labor has increased
from an expenditure OF $7,245,ooo to
$1S,122, 900, or 81 per cent, while ex-
penditures for fertilizers increased
from $5,7Ss.0o to SIC. $4,000, or 1s3 per
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-06
Bonding for
Good Roads Building.

West Florida, in going forward in
the building of good roads, is making
a strong bid for new settlers and is
laying the foundation for a general era
of prosperity and happiness. for there
is nothing that can be done in this
section which will contribute more
toward prosperity and happiness than
good roads.
Good roads have been discussed so
much recently that the subject has
become tiresome to many. but the
people are alive to the necessity of
making such improvements as was
evidenced last Tuesday by the voters
OF Jackson county when they voted to
bond the county for three hundred
thousand dollars with which to build
a system Of hard roads.
This is a large amount of money to
put In any one Improvement, but when
it IS remembered that Jackson county
is the leading agricultural county Of
West Florida 1t is no wonder that the
farmers and business men voted to
spend this much for road building.
The day has passed when farmers
fight road Improvement for they realize
that there is nothing which benefits
them more and makes their lands
more valuable than hard roads to the
cities or towns. With almost a third
of a million dollars to spend on a sys
tenn of roads Jackson county will be
transformed into a thriving agricul-
tural section such as few of its resi-
dents have ever dreamed of. The out
of -the-way places will be put in touch
with the more favorabiy located ones
for a distance of ten miles is no han
dicap with good hard roads leading to
the market.
Holmes and Calhoun counties are
going to vote on the bonding question
in few days and it is expected that
these two prosperous counties will not
let Jackson county steal a march on
them, but that they will vote over
whelmingly for the bonds and do their
part toward making a veritable net
work of good roads throughout West
Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-06
President Taft as a
Party Leader.

President Taft will be the nominee
of the Republican party for president
This much is practically conceded by
everyone. not because the president is
the choice Of the Republicans, but be-
cause there is little hope for Repub-
lican success next year, and both
wings Of the split party are willing
that Mr.. Taft shall be the one to be
sent to the slaughter.
That Mr.. Taft is not in good stand
ing with the progressive element Of
the Republican party is~shown by such
statements as the following by Senator
La Toilette, leader of the progressives:
Heir to the Roosevelt policies, as a
presidential candidate Mr.. Taft was
pronounced progressive and the lead
ing and most enthusiastic Roosevelt
champion from the first to the last day
of the campaign. He had no sooner
taken his oath Of Office than he sacri-
feed the progressive cause for the
support of AlGrich and Cannon and
their reactionary program.
On the other hand a glance at the
congressional record in the vote for
reciprocity will show how the presi-
dent stands with the standpat Repub-
licans. He has, despite their solid
strength, succeeded in getting the reel
procity agreement passed with Demo-
cratic help, and it looks like the Demo-
Gratis are the only ones to whom Mr..
Taft can look to for sympathy and
support.
The Journal likes to give President
Taft credit for being conscientious,
and believes that he has done what he
honestly believed to be his duty as he
saw it, but in doing this he has de-
moralized the party which elected him
and ruined his chances for re- election.
There is no middle ground that a
leader can take. He must either be-
come a conservative or a progressive.
President Taft tried to take the middle
ground and gained for himself the en-
nifty of both factions. He will be the
party leader next year, but that he
Will lead it to defeat is a foregone
conclusion.