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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
The Legislatures Work

The long legislative session, the long
est on record. came to an end last Sat
urday. Much fault has been found, un.
Justly we think, with this long session.
However, careful perusal of the proceed.
ings will find many important laws have
been enacted. Gov. Fletcher says that
"more constructive legislation has been
enacted by this body than by any previ-
Gus legislature in ten years." and we be-
lieve the Governor is correct. To be sure,
there were some foolish transactions,
as there always are at every session, but
with the able and careful direction of it's
leaders, made up of all parties, good and
wholesome laws have been put upon the
statute book. Gov. Fletcher has proved
himself strong executive and to him in
no small measure must be accredited
much for the good results. The session
of 1928 will compare very favorably
with any Of It's predecessors. The fact
that it did accomplish something in the
way of new tax measure is greatly to
it's credit. 1t labored with it and brought
forth something-for the greatest good
to the greatest number let us hope-and
that is more than its predecessors, in the
last ten years, have done So for this, if
nothing more, let us give tanks to the
present body.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Lieut.. Gov. HoWe'S View

Lieut.. Coy. Frank E. Howe has only
words of praise for the Legislature on ac-
count of what he regards as the excellence
of the work it has accomplished. He rec
ognized the fact that the length of the
session has provoked criticism, but he
finds reasons for the prolongation and
predicts longer sessions in the future I'M
less some of these reasons are removed
He said
"In the midst of the turmoil and work
connected with the close of session it is
impossible to judge fairly of the accom-
pishments or the failure of the Legisla-
ture. 1t has done several excellent things
and has failed to do some things that
were hoped oft. 1t will take careful
examination of the records to enable
tair-minded man to give an opinion Of
any value. In the thoroughne0s with
which it has tried to go into the merits
of the measures presented, it is certain
that the Legislature of 1912 has had no
superior in recent years. 1t will be crit
cised for the length OF the session, but
such criticism is unjust as long as the
towns refuse to send back such members
as prove 10 NC Ndludble legislators Inc
voters in the several towns are response
BILE Tor the long session and should blame
themselves and not the Legislature or its
members.
THE amount of business to be done is
five or six times what it was 20 years
ago and more than double what it was
10 years ago. If the towns will send the
best of their xperenced members for two
or three terms they can shorten sessions
somewhat from this years record. Il
they continue to send nearly all new men
the sessions will continually grow longer
as the business of the state increases in
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Garfield

Mrs. Fred jackson is visiting relatives
in Stowe.
EIvira Davis is i'll, suffering from a
stomach trouble.
Harry Davis visited friends at Center
vile the first of the week.
Quite number of COWS in this locality
are suffering from dysentery.
E, G. Coombs is home from his work at
Greenfield, suffering from a severe cold.
d. Fl. Bedell of Morrisvile was bust
ness visitor in this place the first of the
week.
Arthur Prescott, who has been suffer
ing from an attack of grip, is able to be
out again.
Miss Grace Leclair spentSaturday night
with her uncle, John Leclair and family
in Morrsville.
Berton Davis and wife of Morrisvlle
were guests of Harry Bailey and wife a
part of Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Ives and children have moved
from the home of Geo. Ives to Greenfield
and are now at the home of Andrew
Cleveland.
A. L. Huntly and sister, Miss Huntley,
of Morrisvlle, were in this place Sunday.
Mr. Huntley held services at the home
of Mrs. C. NJ. Davis and plans to be there
again next Sunday at the same hour, 1880,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Executive Comments
Gov. FletCher'S View

Gov Fletcher, expressing his opinion
in a general way on the session of the
legislature, finds in it something to com
mend and refraned from any criticism.
He said
This Legislature has had to contend
with many perplexing, questions and is
entitled | think, to be commended in
the main for the manner in which it has
faced them. 1t has passed much sane,
sound, constructive and progressive leg
islation, the effect of which will be far
reaching.
"The radical change in thelaw relative
to our common schools is, | think a de-.
parture in the right direction and will,
believe, be of material benefit to the
state.
"The law giving the citizens of this
state the first right to the electricity gen.
Grated from water power within the
state makes it possible for Vermont to
develop into great manufacturing
state.
1.-THE consideration of taxation has oc-
cupied a material portion OF the session.
The change of the law relative t. the
taxation of railroads is constructive and
right and in the end will be very much
better for all parties concerned and will
materially increase the revenue of the
state.
The general law abolishing offsets and
exempting money loaned at per cent.
passed by the Legislature, is not, in my
mind ideal, but the cheapening of money
and therefore the lessoning of double tax
alton is of vital importance to the state,
and will, think, remain upon our stat
ute books. Now. that we have deter
mined to take some steps to change our
tax law, have faith in the ultimate
result"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
At Both Lincoln Inau6urals

While in conversation with Col. E. b.
Sawyer a few days ago, he told the
writer that he was present at both of
President Lincoln's inaugurations and
on the first occasion saw Stephen Doug
lass, who opposed Lincoln for the nomi-
nation of President the first time stand
alongside of Lincoln and hold his hat
while he was delivering his inaugural
address. He also later heard Douglass
defend Lincoln's policies in the U. S.
Senate, when they were berated by the
then noted Senator Breckenridge OF X en-
lucky.
Col. Sawyer and ex-senator John w
Stewart of Middlebury are two of the
few survivors who participated in the
National Republican convention that
nominated Lincoln the first time.
The Colonel, in spite Of his IS years is
in good health and takes an active in
terest in town, county, state and nation
al events. He is for the constitutional
amendments" and hopes the time will
come when each county in the state will
have two Senators and the House re-
duced numerically, the Representatives
being elected by districts, instead of
towns as at present.
The Colonel is a staunch Republican
and is especially pleased at the election
of Judge Golf of West Virginia to the T.
S. Senate and hopes that New Hamp-
shire and Illinois will likewise elect strong
Republic to that body
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
BeIvidere Corners

o. NJ. Holbr0ok is in Huntington, VT,
to see his brother, c. D. Holbrook, who
is very sick
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Gushing are staying
with their daughter, Mrs. o. A. Lawrence
for few weeks.
Miss Sylvia Lampher, who has been
staying with her father, P. H, Lampher,
has returned to her home at Belvidere
Corners.
p. H. Lanpher, while in the woods a
few weeks ago, was badly burned when
is again at work.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Centerville

All quiet along the Feed line this
week.
Amos is doing U. S. Jury duty at Bur-
lington.
Miss Lille Brooks, who has been very
sick for some time, is little better.
Rev. Mr.. Tril will hold preaching SER
vices at the school house next Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock All are invited.
Mrs. Julia Brooks received a shower
of cards in honor of her birthday Feb
ruary 22nd; also few useful gifts from
relatives and frIends-many thanks for
them all
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

1t is said that Governor fletcher has
the name of Dewey T. Hanley. Deputy
State Auditor, under consideration in
connection with the appointment as
State Purchasing Agent. The Governor
may have other names on his mind for
this position, but we venture that OF
them all he has none better fitted by abil-
ity, as well as experience in his present
position, than Mr. Hanley and should he
be 1.-THE chosen one" no mistake will be
made.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

1t is not strange that there is muc
speculation as to why j. f. Cushman was
not reappointed to the office of state tax
commissioner. Certainly no reason of a
very satisfying character has been given
to the public. These facts, at least, re-
main that Mr.. Cushman's services to
Vermont have been of great value, merit
ing his continuance in this important posi-
ton, and that his successor will have
record Of efficiency and diligence to main
tain.-EnOsburq Standard
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Riverside

Neal Crowell has the measles.
Mrs. Brainard Mudgett is quite i'll with
the grip.
Ray Bessey is spending two weeks
vacation at his home.
Leon Boyes spent a few days in Hard
wick and Barre recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lucas visited
their daughter at the Street Saturday.
Mrs. Eugene Cross of Greenfield, Mass,
is spending several days with her sister,
Mrs. Will Burleson.
Mrs. Emma Marvin and Miss Hettie
Steinberg of Morrisville and Mrs. Gilbert
Broadwell visited the Manley brothers
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Sobrina Burlesou had post card
shower on her Goth birthday. She re-
ceived 200 cards and ten dollar bill, for
which she was very thankful.
Mrs. John Button had a quilting party
at her home for Mrs. Elnathan Vaughan
last Thursday, which was well attended
and all seemed to have a fine time.
bountiful dinner and supper was served
Fifteen people did ample justice to the
good things set before them, and all that
was lacking of the old time qulinhg
parties was the snuff box.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
MCKinstry Hill

Shirley Jones is sick with the measles
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jones attended the
funeral of Mr.. Ed. Jones' baby Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Stewart were guests
of W. |. Browns people in johnson Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Stewart and daugh-
ter, Mai lria were guest of Geo. Stewards
people Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Stewart were called
funeral of their uncle, Eben Stewart.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
CraftSburY

The Branch School taught by GLADYS
Brown of Albany closed Friday, Feb. IA.
Pupils having no absent marks were Ida
Churchill, Lois Churchill, Stanley Bull
lock, Ethel Miller and Alphonso Marsh
all. Mildred Miller was absent two days
on account OF illness. On the last day the
teacher furnished treat of some of Mr..
ChurchilPs excellent sugar on snow,
which was much enjoyed by the children.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
North Hyde Park

A good attendance at the Washington
Birthday Ball, lat Friday evening. Every
body had good time.
The Tri Mu Glass and Young Ladies'
Glass were entertained at the home of
Carroll Ober last Saturday evening. Pop
corn, sandwiches, cake and coffee were
served and a very pleasant time was Ell
jnyed by all.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Hyde Park Center

Mr.. A. NJ. Whitcomb, who has been i'll,
is better.
Several of the families here have the
measles and grip.
Miss Grace Heath OF North H yde Park
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Jewett.
Miss Helen Bucklin, who has been Wis
iting her aunt, Mrs. George Jewett and
family, has returned to her home.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
West ElnlOre

John l.. Jones is hustling his logs to
the mill.
Mrs. Richard Emo is very i'll at this
writing.
Ransom Goodell has returned from
Junesville.
Elihue and Leland Goodell are ill, suf-
fering from the measles. at the home of
their mother, Mrs. Julia Ellsworth.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

Mrs. Anna Fairfield, of Vernon, is suing
the Central Vermont for 80 600 for the loss
of her house and contents by fire April 26,
1912. alleging that that fire was caused by
sparks from locomotive.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Waterville

Mr.. Harry Bowser gave his very pleas
ing ald instructive lecture, "The Philos-
ophy of Fun" here last Saturday evening.
Considering the unfavorable weather the
hall was well filed, and all were very en-
thusidstlc in their praise of the evenings
entertainment. This is the last of the
Lecture Course and the association have
realized S25. 65-not so bad!
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
The Difference.

"Pa, what's the difference between
the meaning of prepared and ready?'
"Well, there's many a person who
may be prepared to die, but l never
saw one who was ready."-Chicago
Record Herald.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
OPPORTUNITIES.

Watch your opportunities and
take advantage of them. Not to
take advantage of the high tide, not
to strike while the iron is glowing
hot, not to catch the force Of the
wind while it is blowing exactly
from the right quarter-these are
the mistakes made by the people
who fail in life and fail because they
have neglected their Opportuni-
ties.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

The national tailors, in convention
assembled, have decreed that tight
trousers, tight coat, and side whiskers
shall constitute the correct styles for men
this year. Happily, however, there is no
law to compel the male of this species to
he ctvliSh -
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

John Fl. Mead & Son, of West Rutland
have bought nine months old Hoistein
bull in Pennsylvania for which they pald
81 200. His mother was the famous lnKa
Princess Mutual DeKois. with record OF
lis pounds Of milk day ana OF % IL
pounds of butter in seven days.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

Wouldn't it embarrass Woodrow Viii
son if Mr. Bryan, having been appointed
Secretary ofState, should come to cabi-
net meetings wearing a cooked hat.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

GIFTS DISTRIBUTED. = Gift giving was
frequent during the closing hours of the
legislative session. In the Senate, Mr..
Dale presented to Lieutenant Governor
Howe an armchair upholstered in leather
and in his speech of presentation quoted
from Longfellow's Tales of a Wayside
Inn" and expressed the hope that in that
chair Mcknight rest for further laurels.
Mr.. Howe responded with an eloquence
of feeling that maze has remarks most
effective.
Senator Batchelder presented for the
Senate purse to the chaplain. Mr..
Farnam responded fittingly.
In the House, Mr. Hewitt of Plain6eld
presented for the House to Speaker Plum
ley diamond ring.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Garfield Road

Several people in this vicinity are on
the sick list this week.
c. W. Jones was at home from his work
in Wolcott over Sunday.
Miss Ethel Sails of Burlington is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. L..
Sails.
Among those who have the measles at
this writing are Lila Stygles and Vera
darling. There are more to follow!'
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

Mr.. Gardner OF Pownal presented for
the House a handsome watch to Harry
A. Black, the clerk. and Mr.. Wright of
Westminster presented Chaplain A. w.
Ford with purse of $11O.
purse of $50 was presented to Mrs.
Belknap, the telephone operator, and by
peculiar coincidence the presentation was
made on her 3Oth birthday.
The newspaper men in attendance
upon the session sent neat gifts to the
toll operators at the telephone exchange
and also expressed to Mr.. Gowdy, the
manager, their appreciation of the SER
vice rendered them and to Mr.. Parsons,
the sergeant-at-arm for accommoda-
tions provided in the newspaper room.
Mr.. Parsons also received from his ap-
potatoes silver service and a set of
knives and forks.
Senator Blanchard of Windsor pre-
sented to Secretary Skeels, for the Senate,
a purse. and Mr.. Skeels fttingly re-
sponded.
There still remain some appointments
to be made by the executive, which do
not require confirmation by the Senate.
All the municipal judges are yet to be
appointed, five members of tn g state fair
commission, live stock commissioner
and a state purchasing agent. in addition
to members of several boards. like the
board of medical registration and the
board of optometry. OF these the most
important is that of state purchasing
agent, newly created office. 1t lis under
stood that Dewey T. Hanley, deputy state
auditor, is talked of for the place.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

Jail sentences for the president and
other officers of the National Cash Regis
ter Company are fully justified by es-
tablished facts, and the action of the
trial judge cannot be condemned as un-
duly severe. The management of that
corporation was responsible not merely
for violation of the antitrust law. but
for offenses again st various criminal
statutes of the United States. Even the
cash register company was not condemn
ed as an unlawful combination, as it has
been, the crimes committed in its name
have been in themselves sufficient to
bring those responsible for them within
prison walls. The jury found that this
concern had sold limitations of connect
tors machines, had organized bogus cor
porations to pose as competitors, had
sought to take out patents on the inyen
tions OF competitors in their insatiate de-
sire to crush out all competition. That
is not business, big or little-itis criminal
rascality, and merits punishment as such.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26

Robert Vernon, member of the granite
firm of DeBlois and Vernon, of Barre, and
a well known st. Johnsbury, man, was
injured il his plant at Barre Wednesday
forenoon, dying few hours later.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-26
Cardinal Gibbons and the
Philippines

q have confidence" says CardnC1
Gibbons, that the American people viii
never stand for a scuttle policy in the
Philippine islands"
The prelate knows the great value of
the work which the United States has
done in the islands since the occupation,
and he declares that the question of the
abandonment of the archipelago is in no
sense partisan. 1t is neither Democratic
or Republican, but American. To leave
to themselves the scattered tribes Of
many languages and religions and in
various degrees of civilization or saw
agery would be folly.
While it would be unjust to them to
surrender them to the tender mercies of
some neighboring power, or turn them
adrift wholly unprepared to face the f1-
ture as an independent people, Cardinal
Gibbons holds that it is to the highest in.
terest of the social, material and moral
advancement of the people of the United
States that they live up to their "clear
and accepted duty"
This is good sense and good American
ism, and any political party which .hauls
down the American flag in the Philip
pines will hear from the American people.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-08
BISHOP breaches
FAREWELL SERMON
Last Appearance Of RI. Rev.
erend Cameron Mann
in This City.
THANKS PARISH
FOR ASSISTANCE
Says Belief in the Bible is a
Matter of Faith, Not
of Proof.

High tribute was paid to the parish
toner's Of st. Paul's Episcopal church
in this city by Bishop Cameron Mann.
in the farewell address which he de-
livered at the close Of his sermon at
the local church Sunday morning.
The bishop declared that he had
never yet asked the parishioners of
this city for assistance in any project
without having the desired help inn
mediately forthcoming. He said that
while at times there had been troubles
in other parishes Of the state. the at
fairs Of the church in Grand Forks
had always been conducted in the
most satisfactory manner
Bishop Mann also expressed regret
at leaving the diocese of North Dako-
ia, and declared that only the great
Speaking Of Rev. ]. K. Burleson,
Bishop Mann declared that his work
in this parish had been of the highest
order. and that 1t would he impossible
to find a better man for the place. The
bishop also thanked Mr.. Burleson for
his assistance in the work Of the do
cese, declaring that he would never
forget it.
Talks on "H1hle nay"
The main portion Of Bishop Mann's
sermon was devoted to the Bible. Sun
day being set aside as bible Day. in
the Episcopal church.
He declared that the day had gone
hH when the church believed that the
Bible had been directly dictated by
God. This belief he said was incom-
patable with our modern civilization.
The opinion held was. he stated.
that the Bible was the word Of God.
written by men inspired by God, and
as such worthy Of all reverence.
Must Accept the Word.
I'VE cannot prove that the Bible is
true, and inspired said Bishop Mann.
any more than we can prove that a
rose is beautiful. We know that the
rose is beautiful. however. and in the
anne way We know that the bible lie
true. 1t is not a matter for proof or
demonstration"
Bishop Mann plans to leave for his
new home in Florida, Thursday. De-
celnber is. This will mean that the
diocese will be without a bishop for
several weeks, as his successor, Rev.
j. P. Tyler. Of Hagertown, Maryland,
will not arrive in the state until some
time in January.
According to the present plans of
h new bishop is. to be consecrated at
IIagerstown. January 6, 1914, and will
h come to North Dakota to take
charge of the work here.
Bishop Mann. will preach his last
sermon in this state at Fargo next
SuHuaS.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-08
new TRIBES Of
INDIANS FOUND
Pennsylvania University Elk
petition Runs Across them
in Amazon District.

Philadelphia, Dec. S.-Three tribes
discovered by the University Of Penn
sylvania's Amazon expeditions in re-
gions Of Brazil never before penetrat-
ed by white men,. according to a let
ter received at the university museum
today from DIR. Farabee, head Of the
expedition.
The letter was dated Boa Vista.
Brazil, which is at the headwaters Of
ordinary navigation on h Uraracuera
river, r northern affluent of the AM
azon DIR. Farabee said his party had
just returned from up the C~raracuera.
When finally halted by waterfalls.
the letter sets forth, the party pene-
trated the interior where the Indian
tribes were found . The Indians call
themselves Porocotos, Ajamaras and
laries Of their language, took photo
graphs and collected many ethnologi-
cal specimens. Archaeological speci-
mems Of rare interest were also found.
OF great assistance to the expedi-
| ton, the letter states, was a Scotch
man found Just before the party start
ed for the Interior. He had married
an Indian woman n had lived in
that region for about twenty-five years
becoming familiar with the dicerent
Indian languages.
For his assistance to the expedition,
the Scotchman declined offers of mon
ey and requested only that a set of the
museums latest works on Egyptology
be SEM him. 1t was learned that in
youth he had visited Egypt and was
anxious to know Of the discoveries
made there in recent ytars. The mus
cum announced upon RECEIPT Of DR..
Farabee's letter that the books would
be forwarded.
The letter was dated October Z, and
stated that all members Of the party
were we'll and were about to set out
for Guiena to make further explora-
tons.