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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04
UNIFORMITY RULE:
A BURDEN TO LAND
ALSO MENAcES ALL PROPERTY
TAXES COULD TAKE HALF
SAVINGS DEpoSiToRs'
GAIN.
CLASSIFICATION THE CURE
Low Special Rates Would Increase
Revenues and Relieve Present Bur
dens-To Try to Enforce Uni.
formity Would Drive Bust
ness Elsewhere.

The attempt to tax all property b,
uniform rule las required by tn,
Illinois Constitution) results in tn,
placing OF burdens of taxation upor
real estate says Allen Ripley Foote
president of the National Tax asso
citation, In letter which will appear
In the introduction to little volume
entitled TAX Facts for Illinois," re
printing much of the findings of the
Illinois Special Tax Commission, to
gether with other interesting data II
Is being published by the Civic Fed
GRAFTON, 416 The Temple. Chicago, TO,
free distribution In Illinois.
1T Is impossible and extremely un
just" continues Mr.. Foote, ito attemp,
TO tax intangible property at its par
value at the rate OF tax levied upon
real estate for the double reason that
real estate is never valued at par anc
the tax upon the par value OF the in
tangible property is an unjust tax
upon the income derived from it
Wherever classification is permitted
and very low rate placed upon In
tangible property. the revenue from
this source is invariably increased
enormously"
Hits Modest Thrift.
1t is pointed out that such increase
In revenues would tend to relieve the
ever increasing burden on land ant
visible property. Mr.. Foote'S conten
ton regarding the tax upon income
derived from investments is supported
by Bulletin No. published by the
Federation in 1910, which presents fig
ures showing that q man with a say
ings account netting three per cent
compound interest would pay out 81
per cent. of this income In taxes Il
the laws were strictly administered.
In the same introduction Harrison
r. Riley, an active member of the
Illinois Special Tax Commission, says
he believes literal and rigid enforce
ment of existing laws would produce
still worse conditions, driving money
from the banks into other states
causing borrowers to pay higher rates
of interest and putting Illinois bust
ness men into an unfavorable position
with their competitors in other states |
where tax laws are more equitable
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

The taxing system of Illinois Is an
tiquated. unequal, inequitable and vi
enforcible except as against real es
tate and fixed personal property. TIL
land, cattle and machinery of tn
farmer are reached and taxed, AS i
the furniture of the small householder
but the great mass OF personal prom
erty wholly escapes taxation, owing t,
the fact that the Constitution and law
of the state make that result inev
table" says Harrison b. Riley. AZ
active member OF the Illinois Speca
Tax Commission.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04
- EDWARD r. dunno,
Democratic Nominee for Governor.

Edward F. Dunno born Watervle Ia 1853
he graduated from the Peoria Ill., public
he was admitted the Illinois
ne circuit court bench OF Cook In 1905
Chicago =
Judge Dunno married of
have had thirteen children Of living
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04
Habp'a( -
DpicHaayIs1

Every woman's heart responds
to the charm and sweetness of a
baby's voice, because nature in
tended her for motherhood. But
even the loving nature of a mother
shrink3 from the ordeal because
such time is usually a period Of
suffering and danger. Women
who Use Mothers Friend are
saved much discomfort and SUI
fering, and their systems, being
thoroughly prepared by this great
remedy, are iii a healthy condition
to meet the time with the least
possible suffering and danger.
Mothers Friend is recommended
only for the relief and comfort Or
expectant mothers; it is in no
sense remedy for various ills,
but IT'S many years of success, aad
the thousands of endorsements re-
celved from women who have used
il are guarantee of the benefit to
be derived from it's use. This
remedy does not accomplish won-
ders but simply assists nature to
perfect its work. Mothers Friend
allays nausea, prevents caking of
4, breasts ana baAnfFanrss
contributes TO o. Elt,spuA
strong, healthy ~" s'
motherhood. Mothers Friend is
sold at drug stores. Write for Our
free boch for expectant mothers.
RaADFlELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ca
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

Don't waste your money buying
strengthening plasters Chamber
lain's Liniment is cheaper and bet
ter, Dampen q piece OF flannel with
1t and bind 1t over the affected parts
and it will relieve the pain and sore
ness. For sale by all druggists
Adyt.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

Taxation la finally paid by the
man who cannot pass It along" says
the Buffalo IN " Enquirer. Thai
makes the consumer the real taxpayer
Voters should realize this and vote for
change In Illinois unequal system
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

Mrs. J. l.. Batterton will give a
tea for the betetit of st. Joseph
church at her home, S21 Twenty
fifth street, Thursday afternoon and
evening, November 7th.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

Aurora Beacon--The question. brief
lv stated. is whether the next lngisla,
ture shall submit to the people an
amendment providing for a thorough
reorganization of cur scheme of tax,
alton. Must Illinois with all
her vast taxable property hobble along
on crutches when the vote of the
people will make her stand up
straight, her head as high as any
other state In the whole lot? Think
this over between now and November,
Mr.. Voter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

Jon Trevett was born IN Chicago December H. 1858 Four
ne removed with
public
matcuated In the University
as clerk hardware
This line OF business
banking Champaign different
% or the Board OF Fire and Police Commissioners
boao
1.-TWO terms He
Central Committee He of
No Chancellor
OF Nalent Lodge No 1870 Knights Pythias
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

Chicago Daily News--The voters OF
this state at the November election
should give practically unanimous
expression OF approval to the public
policy question in favor OF the legis'
lature's submitting at the next sue.
ceeding state election a constitutional
amendment providing for an i'm,
proved method of classifying proper.
ty for purposes of taxation
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

Illinois is progressive In othe,
things-why not in taxation? A vote
yes" will help make her so.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-04

PUBLIC Stenographer and Notary
Public, Miss Lena klee, at Com
mercial Club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
GAYSVIL,LE.

Arthur Ballard of Woodstock was in
with his daughter, Mrs. Roundy. after
an EXTENDED visit in Brattleboro and
Springfield Mass.-H. c. Allen has pur-
chased Mrs Julia Whi,comb's tenement.
Mrs. w. H. blanchard was kindly re-
mcmbered by many friends Saturday. II
being her 79rd brthday.-Miss Grace
TIIkin Of Randolph was with her sister
Mrs. George Brown, from Saturday till
Monday.--The Womans Relief Corps
held their installation of officers Thurs
day Mrs. Nina Stoughton. president Of
the State Department. was the installa-
ton officcr.--Frank b. Wood of Randolph
was a guest at u. f. Gould's Thursday.
Mrs. ID. r. Gould has been engaged to
sing at the moving picture entertain
ment a, Union Hall Monday evening"
Mrs. c. A Luce, who has been spend
Ing q few weeks with her sister at East
Randolph came home the first of the
week.--lsabele Roberts is III with pneu-
monia. -Burnette Goodale and family
came from California recently and have
moved into Charles Osgoods house -
Mrs. Benjamin Harlow died Of pneu-
monia Monday morning about nine
o'clock-The remains of Mrs. Lorraine
Harrison OF Chelsea. accompanied by
Chelsea. were brought Sunday to Mount
Pleasant for interment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
DEATH OF RICH REOLUSE.
Conditions Of Appalling SqualOr Sur
rounds COrpse-Daughter Demented.

New York. Jan. 3l-In three-story
stonehouse In the fashionable section
known as Prospect Park slope, Brooklyn,
Henry Bensheld. aged ~ years was found
dead to-day under conditions appallingly
squalid. He had been dead for two days,
during which his H-year-old daughter,
Mary. who was later sent to hospital
for examination as to her sanity said she
believed him asleep. Finally becoming
alarmed. she called neighhors
The house contained no furniture except
few broken chairs and broken down
beds and more than a score of cats in
Various forms of emaciation were roaming
about the rooms The daughter told tho
police that she had been trying TO feed
her father. so that he would not be nun
cry when he woke up.
Wealthy neighbors have long regarded
the Bensfleld house as one of mystery.
Outside II gave every evidence of wealth
within. and despite the squalid furnish
inCs inside the police found six bank
books showing deposits of more than
$1,000, and many valuable deeds and
mortgages. Bensicd was formerly a
master carpenter. Since his wife's death
20 years ago. il is said that no one but
he and his daughter had crossed the
threshold. His death is regarded by the
police as due to heart failure
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
WHAT OUR NEG HBoRs SAY.
The People Of Vermont Appreciate
the Value Of Good ROafs.

'rToHi tHe fbIdttleDOTO fteIOTneT.J
There is no doubt that the people of
Vermont are coming to appreciate the
value of good roads. Last year the State
put approximately $4,000 into Its 49,
900 miles of highway This sum included
IL legislative appropriation of Sl5O,O0 and
advantage of this act: $4,000 derived
from the special automobile tax. and
slOo."o from 5 per cent. tax on the
grand list. The fact that more towns
than ever before made special appropria-
tons III order to avail themselves Of the
state fund is proof of an encouraging
increase of sentiment in favor of per-
marent road work. Now that the people
have reached state where they are
willing TO PUT money into highway i'm
prov ement the important question is that
money - expended. The Reformer be-
lieves. as 1t has stated so many times,
that the main avenues of travel should
be wholly under control of the State and
seriously doubts whether road building
In Vermont will reach It's highest point
OF efficiency until such policy Is adopt
ed. Under the present ARRANGEMENT the
work is done by the officials vi the va
rious towns through which the trunk
line highways pass. The expenditure of
State money is of course under the d.
rection Of the county supervisors who
in turn are directed by the State COM
missioner, but this plan does not place
sufficient authority where it belongs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
WINDSOR COUNTY
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.

The Interstate Poultry association held
its second meeting the other night, making
permanent the election of officers chosen
temporarily at a previous meeting. AMI
adopted Il constitution. c. w. Cameron
is president with b. J. Lawrence and II,
w. Caswell, Independents; T.. l.. Uric,
secretary: and O. $. Donahue, assistant:
q. b. Carpenter. treasurer. There IL
board of about II directors. The men,
bership in the association is now 40 with
prospects of more members Interest in
the undertaking is increasing, not only N
the town of Hartford but in other nearby
towns
Alonzo G. Martin. longtime resident
of this place. died sunday evening at
his home on Maple street. He had been
in poor health for sometime. Mr. Martin
started life as a poor boy. but had ac-
cumulated considerable property. He
was farmer and also sold tinware'
brooms, etc, having Il number of teams,
which he sent into the surrounding
country 10 peddle these wares His wife
survives him, also a SON. Frank, of this
village, married daughter. Minnie,
whose home Is in Randolph, Florence.
now at nome and Leon, teacher IN
Connecticut
A meeting was held At Foresters' hall
Tuesday nisht relative TO the Hartford
forward movement which Is being organ
lied here. The Rev. j \. Soheuerle Of
the Hartford Congregational church and
+, Wiggln of the Quochee FEELS farm adj
dressed the gathering, outlining in prae-
teal way what could be accomplished in
the line OF town Improvement by coop
erasivc work. Since October gatherings
OF like nature have been held In other
villages Of this town and preliminary
committee has already done cffectual
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
vERMONTs ASBESTOS MINES.


Tine Morrisvile Messenger, under The
caption Better Than Barre" Is optiiniS-
ticaliy prophetic of great industry
which il believes will be developed at
Belvidere mountain. which is in the
towns of Lowell. Eden and Belvidere,
This mountain contains the finest chry-
solite asbestos to be found in America
If not in the world. 4 railroad Is need
ed for the development of the mines
just as a railroad was needed to Barre's
famous granite hill but little moro than
80 years ago. third railroad is to be
bull to the Barre quarrics. yet that hill
is & mole hill beside Relvidere mountain"
declares the Messenger. concidcnt with
the prediction by the Messenger comes
the announcement of the incorpora ION
of the Chrysolite Asbestos company Of
Lowell with S2,ODo,00o capital.
The Lowell asbestos mines have a large
output yearly and II In with the purpose
Of further developing them and spreading
the business tina, the corpora ton IL
formed. The enterprise IL given impetus
by the proposed new railroad to connect
the mines In Lowell and Eden with the
markets. The papers are signed by Will
liam g. Gallagher of Lowell, Frank 4.
Walker and William Walker OF Barre
i. 4. Walker is the well known ar
chtect of Montpelier and has been much
interested in the proposed railroad and
In the future of the asbestos regions of
Vermont,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
TRAVELLING LlBV ARIES IN
VERMONT.
(From the Brattleboro Reforme

(From the Brattleboro Reformer)
Members of the Vermont library COM
mission receive no regular salary from
the state but the work that they are
accomplishing is none the less valuable
ON that account The commissions an
nual report shows that good use was
made IN 1911 of the $500 appropriation
AT it's disposal. The money brought
about the establishment OF six new
travelling libraries. bringing the total up
10 81, started Is new school Libraries.
making 81 now IN use provided two new
circulating Libraries dealing with special
subjects there are now % of these in
use): and installed libraries In the
states prison, the State hospital for in
sane. the house OF correction and tho
State industrial school.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
BETHEL.


h''''c nr"hch orange AZ East Bethel
ai'er lapse OF eight years has re-
sunni" us charter WIN a membership OF
ABOVE " ana the Following officers:
:" =" '"o,''''' overseer W. r.
,''iie!' s'e""ro' d. ~ Mcfhetresi T.
~ smith, assistant steward; Mrs. {.
',"'" '"uy assistant s'ewaru' Har'
Nio'"' 'nap'"'n' Nrs' ~ ~. Eouy' sec-
"o''''s o. ABDUL treasurer
' VIZ 9"uNeepei, WIS ~
, '' "
, '.
., WI, v" 'e'' 10, ''
~" ,,,',
49,. >, ,,.s, -
49,. ST.,
,,a.,. '.', T., ,s,,,' 49,. r.".
,.., -, -. ,,.,,s,, ..,..,.
,.',.a,,,,. ,,,,,,,, T. ,,,.ho,, na,na
s,.,,,usa,. ,ro,, Nav.arL ~ ,or ,au,
,,...Ls, s.av With hi. n.rnnte-Nr and
NJ. HUH e Wilson wen, Saturday tn
6. Adams to ,isi, Nrs Wilson'S old
homo -.1otn q. A. Ditty has moved his
harness shop from the Edison block to
tho oil ,ivorv stable office at the Inn.
and ~ ~ Gleason of bennington has
corpe IN work. for him.--The record of
,nor,iny zorro temnerati,rcs in this viii
lapc for at least eight years was
Thursday 10 below: Friday G below
saturday o below: Sunday Il below;
Monday. zero
Mrs. b. C. Harlow died Monday after a
week's illness with heart failure. follow
ing an attack of bronchial pneumonia
She was horn in Bethel CO wears ago, and
was a daughter of DIR. James Wordsworth
who practiced medicine many years in
Bethel and Randolph she was married
about 81 wears ago to benjamin c. Har-
low and for % years they had lived to-
yether in the west part of the town A
former husband was Belknap Sargent OF
Re,bcl She is survived ny her husband
aud hv aor tho Roy lanes BeIknar
Sargent of Northt,eld and three daugh.
.ers Mrs Alton e. Bullard of Rochester
Nrs Arpus Hix Of Stockhridce and Mrs
Charles ,rownsend of Bethel The funeral
,ruI no held 'rhursdav noon--Albcrt r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Chinese mills have bought 9s50D bales
Of cotton in Texas
Italy has barred newspaper writer's
from the front in Tripoli
The Long Island railroad has increased
the wages Of its employees.
Washington has advices that another
revolution Is fomenting in Santo Domingo
The New York subway cars are to e
equipped with storage batteries for light
ing purposes.
EGGS are retailing at 50 cents dozen
IN Chicago and are expected to go to
60 cents.
Allentown. Pa. may have IA woman
policeman to help suppress street
Washers
The brazilian torpedo boat Tamoyo
Is beached on the Argentine shore of The
River Parana.
King George has conferred upon
John Henniker Heaton. Father of the
imperial Penny Postage" the title Of
baronet.
1t is estimated that 100000 900 will
De spent In and about Spokane this
year by various railroads in new lines
and terminals
tnd"r new pure food regulation
the naval cadets at Annapolis viii be
allowed only one dollars worth of
candy each month.
Marian stuart Gombault, grandniece
of the famous American seafghter.
raul Jones. is dead of starvation in
Paris, aged 81.
Henry C. Frick has given S2b, 900 to
the Seamen's church Institute. which
is erecting lo-story sailors hotel in
Cocnties slip, New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
EAST WARREN.

Mrs. Joseph Tucker and Walter Murry
spent Saturday and Sunday in Northfield
John Mobus and C. II. Campbell attend
ed the /. O. O. f. meeting in Waterbury
last Friday night--Jessie Patterson went
to Burlington hospital Sunday
for an operation for appendicitis
p Il. Daniess family had Il
narrow escape from fire last We'd
nesday night. when smoke was discovered
coming from a closet in one Of the upper
rooms. On investigation some clothing
was found to be on fire, caused by match
es in the pocket. An overcoat and suit
Of clothes belonging to Charles Mobus
was ruined and other clothing belonging
tn III. Cn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

where he was taken yesterday morning
from the home of John Mackin on Down
ing street at the instance OF Oversee,,
w. c. Lamphere. Mr.. Putnam stayed at
Mr. Mackin's house Tuesday night, going
there early In the evening and asking TO
he taken In as he had no home He was
III during the night and In the mornin.
was in a stupor and grooming Overseer
Lamphere was notified early in the morn
ing and physician called. The outcome
OF the case cannot be told for day or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

work. Among committees which have
been or are soon to be at work are those
on play and recreation. civic improve
ment. lectures education, town improve
ment, church unity and associated chart
ties. The final launching Of the move
ment Will be on February 20, when n mass
meeting will be held at Gates opera
house in this village. Prominent speak
ers are expected to make addresses
among whom are President Benton OF the
University OF Vermont and President But
terrified of the Massachusetts Agricultural
college.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
SOUTH WOODBURY..

Mrs. Charles CadY. who has been i'll,
threatened with pneumonia, Is some
what better.-Joseph Lerendre, who
has been in town for a few days. Went
Monday to Shellurne to work for Carl
Fletcher.--The play. I'm Old New
England" which was presented by tae
Woodbury. Grange Dramatic club ut
North Calais Friday evening, drew n
large house, and over zoo tickets were
sold. Mrs. Calvin Parmenter of Mont
peler and Laura IeI3arron of Calais
are visiting their brother. r. NJ. Pray
John Tehbetts Is numbering on the
Cristy place. which he owns. for the
purpose OF building a large barn on
mis- place in Cabot.--Lewis Lyford at
tended the farmers meeting in Cabot
"a AonJny-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
BENSON.

DR.. Robert X Washburne Of the
Methodist Church is now on the local
school hoard. having been appointed
by the selectmen because NJ r. BEN
jsnin resigned. The Rev. DR.. Wash
burne was teacher of Hebrew in VIII
jeanette College. Salem, Ore before
ne came hcre.-Edwin Bosworth of
tho north part Of :hc town went 10
Tlconderoga Monday. and will enter
the hospital for an operation.--The
Rev Evarts Kent. pastor of the
Congregational Church. has changed
the mid week prayer meeting into a
cottage prayer meeting. 1t Will be
held at Mary Strong's this week.
The Pomona Grange will go to West
haven Thursday to meet with the
West Haven local grange
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

James NJ. Coburn OF NorthheId rams
died Friday of last week. the funeral
sarv'ces being held Sunday'-fred w.
button has been confined to MS nome
ny Illness for some days-henry L.
REID of Bennington was IN town MON
day to attend the annual meeting of
the Vermont Hosiery ~ Machinery com
pany.--Charlcs H. patton OF Nortliicld
rails is very low from an apop'ectlc
shock sustained Monday A son was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ira H. Holden
Saturday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
MORETOWN.

Leslie Dumas of Middlebury was a;
n. f. Austin's saturday and Sunday
Maude johnson of Montpelier was
guest Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. +. T..
Johnson. Sunday.-Frank johnson was in
Middlesex Sunday.-Mr and Mrs. Luther
Fairbanks OF Ware. Mass. are in town.
III. e. Austin was In Waittsheld Sun
day.-James Hurdle of WMtsfleld was at
home over Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs. j. w,
Bates, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hathaway and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Howes were in
Montpelier Monday to attend the funeral
of Austin Prentis.-Mr and Mrs. b. $.
Ward were In Montpelier Tuesday
FRANK Motion of Mortified Four Cor
ners has moved into the Burt Stockwell
house down the river and Is TO work
for II. @. Ward.--A. J. McCulony of
South Fayston was in town Tuesday on
business
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
FORESTDALE.

Mrs. Jennie Rckert went to Laconia,
n. Il. Wednesday. being called there by
me illness Of her dauehter.-Mrs. Will
Bird. who has been seriously i'll. is i'm
proving,-A}, H. Churchill was in Rutland
East week to attend the funeral OF VIII
liam Smith,-The Womans Auxiliary met
Win Mrs ] ". Horn Wednesday after
noon.-D. w. Flagg Will give moving
picture show AT 81. Monica's hall Friday
evening Miss Belle Briggs OF Burling-
'on spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Abbie Briggs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
VERY NATURAL.

Talk about your realism ibis play
looks very natural To me-"
AS to how?'
six months have elapsed since the play
started and the ho'isemaid hasn't done
any housework yet" Louisville Courier
journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
STILL BURNING IT.

"Well. Dobson. how Is that son of yours
getting along at college, Still devoted to
burning the midnight oil'" asked Hicks.
Yep" said Dobson, More devoted
than ever-fact Is. he was arrested for
joy-riding the other night. "-Harpers
Weekly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
WASHINGTON COUNTY
MONTPELIER.

:he body Of Miss Sophia Pitkin. who
Aied In Baltimore. WAS brought hero Fri
Hny morning ana services were conduct
cd at the Green Mount cemetery chape,
ny tho Rev S. r. Bloomfield. Tho deceased
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

The state Of Texas owns 1900 acres
of sugar cane lands and has taken an
option on almost 10000 acres more which
will be planted for the 1912 crop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

Colonel Roosevelt's friends in the
West are urging him to make an ex-
tensive speaking tour in that section
this spring.