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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

The death of DR.. S. Weir Mitchell re-
still remains to us from the days of
handmade literature. There are but one
or two left. DR.. Mitchell, who was So
years OF age, achieved distinguished
position, both as an author and as a
member of the medical profession.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

ONE STEP IN NOISE ABOLITION The
announcement by a prominent automo.
bile manufacturing firm that it will make
no more cars with a muller cut out
shows that it is possible after all to abol-
ish one of the worst forms of motor
noise, and that voluntarily, too. Will
other manufacturers follow the example
and avert the necessity for legislation P
New York World
Some day we will get rid of the mill
whistle.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14
$125 after next Saturday.

: Great advertising scheme that, so say
other auto makers, in the Ford folks say
ing they are to distribute $10,O00,000
among their workmen during the year
1914. Well, it may be, but allow us to
say to these other auto fellows that sit
pays to advertise
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

How do the New England states
compare with those of the central west
and northwest in density of population
or numbers to the square miller Which
is the most densely populated state in
the Union?
Some of the New England states are
more densely populated than any of the
central west, but not all of them. By
the census of 1910 Maine had % in
habitants to the square mile, New
Hampshire 49, Vermont 80, Massachu-
sets 49, Rhode Island sos, Connecti-
cut 231 Ohio III. Indiana 70, Illinois
101, Michigan 49, Wisconsin AZ and
all the northwestern states consider
ably fewer. Rhode Island has the most
inha bitants to the square mile of any
state, and Nevada has the fewest, OF
OF the Pacific coast states California
has 10, Oregon and Washington II.
Are there many real diamonds found,
| mean produced, in the United States?
Only a few and those in Arkansas
and California. In 1910 the total out
put was valued at 81 400, which was
exceeded by the production of agates
and moonstones, $2,26S: tourmaline,
$46,509: sapphire, $50 1888; turquoise,
$S5,900, and some others.
Kindly name some of the popular
soldier songs of the civil war period
and their authors.
EpottIn 1T Of tho TrIi
Ward Howe; "Battlecry of Freedom"
Eyes, Well Rally Round the Flag,
Boys" by George f. Root; John
Browns Body" author unknown;
"Marching Through Georgia" Bring
the Good Old Bugle, Boys-We'll Sing
Another Song" by Henry c. Work;
Tramp, Tramp. Tramp the Boys Are
Marching" by George F. Root; when
Johnny Comes Marching Home" by
Louis Lambert.
OF what royal house was Henry l.,
king of France, and who was his
predecessor on the French throne?
He was a son of Robert H., eldest
son of Hugh Capet.
Who was Louisa Twining, or is she
still living?
She was an English social refOrmer
and very efficient charity worker. She
was born in 1920 and in early life was
an artist. but took up social reform
and accomplished notable results in the
way of improving the condition of the
poor establishing nursing associations,
etc. She was the first person to urge
the appointment of women police ma
irons. She never married and died
Sept. % 1912.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

Harrison M. Villas, whose death is re-
corded elsewhere, is the last of his gener-
ation-once large family that resided
in Old Sterling in the town Of Johnson.
He was the son of Squire Villas and a
brother of Levi c. Villas noted lawyer
who resided in Chelsea before removing
to Wisconsin. He was an uncle of VIM F.
Villas, Postmaster General during Cleve-
lands administration and afterwards a
U. S. Senator from Wisconsin. Sever al
members of the Villas family including
Harrison Ms parents, are buried in the
little cemetery on the Eugene Grow farm
in Johnson, which was for many years
the home of the Squire Villas.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

Down in Massachusetts the Democrats
and "Progressives' arranged a neat plan
to control the House of Representatives
by combining and electing a Progress
sive" as speaker. When a few of the
more independent "Progressives" saw
that the scheme meant a sell-out to the
Democratic machine they changed their
votes and helped re-elect the Republican
speaker of the House. Now they are get
ting stovel lids and hatirons flung at
them by the true "Progressives" who
could not remain in alliance with the
wicked Republicans, but who are willing
to unite with the Lomasney Democracy.
ITO what base uses may we come,
Horatio J."
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

The Advance, the weekly organ Of the
Progressive party in Vermont, will be
edited by Arthur F Stone of St. Johns
bury. Mr.. Stone is capable newspaper
man OF long experience, a good f,llow
and mighty useful citizen of Vermont t.
but to think of him as the mouth. piece of
the Progressives requires a stretch of the
imagination. Stone comes of an old
h0nored Republican family. He was
postmaster at St. .Iohnsbury by grace of
the Republicans. While alert to the i'm
portance of new ideas as all live news
paper men have to be he has never been
madly Progressive nor noted as a fad
dist. To rip the old party 10 the back
and provide a weekly menu of hot stu if
such as a least a portion of his constitu-
ency willcrave and expect will be an awful
wrench on long established standard of
courtesy and propriety Stone, likewise
the Advance, has our best wishes for
useful and successful career, but we are
not jealous. We don't envy him his new
job.-Bellows Falls Times
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

CHAUTAUQUA INcoMEs.-If Secretary
Bryan has an idea that coming official
dignity by selling it on the lecture plat
form is made any less offensive by the
appearance of the President as
Lecturer for pay he is in error. 1t merely
plunges the administration deeper into
disgraee.-Kansas City Journal
NOW 90
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14
Jailbirds.

1t is estimated that in the United
States 132 persons out of 100000 are
In prison on any given day. in Italy
217, and In the United Kingdom 46
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

ANY DAY Is GooD-Waiting for New
Years Day is somewhat melodramatic.
1t is as good as any other day, but no
better. And if you have not resolved on
New Years Day, do not think that the
golden time is passed indianapolis
News
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14
The solid truth is well exemplified in

The solid truth is well exemplified in
the following from the Groton Times:
Fair minded men know that YER
mont's representatives in Congress have
lett the State an honorable and enviable
record. The main question hateoncerns
the people is. shall this record be contiu-
ued' and who among the worthy sons of
the old Green Mountain State is best fit
ted to carry on the work 2"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14
Where were women first granted full

Where were women first granted fun
suffrage?
Wyoming was the first state in the
world to grant full franchise to wom-
en- 1S69). In the Isle of Man women
who pay rent or taxes have had the
full parliamentary franchise since
1892, woman property owners since
1881.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14
Good Hindsiuht.

SIS Dibhle man who can be de-
pended on tn give good account OF
himself in an emergency"
"Yes-after the emergency has pass
d."-Birmingham Age. Herald.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

THE TROUBLE LOCALIZED The Rhode
Island treasury is $3.50, 900 short And
no state could come nearer to spending
all in the same place. Boston Herald
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14
Savings Bank Statements

We publish herewith statement of the
condition of the two Savings Banks of
which Lamoille Co. is so justly proud.
They indicate healthy and growing
ing condition and show that these two
institutions are under good management
and that funds entrusted to them are
well taken care of.
MORRISVILLE SAVINGS BANK
RESOURCES
Loans $1,263, 5OO.59
Mass State Bonds 100000
Helena Warrants 100000
Bank Building and Lot 100000
Cash on hand and in Banks 61,9S6.91
1881, 987 so
LIABILITIES
Capital paid in $5O.OOO.OO
Surplus 60,OOO.OO
Undivided Profits 2S,O97.3S
Accrued Interest 1S,257.29
Due Depositors 1.2O0,SS1 6S
Treasurer's Checks 4,751.15
Bills Payable 10000 90
81, 381, 987 so
HYDE PARK SAVINGS BANK
RESOURCES
Loans $2,375, $50. 70
Cash ia ,290.2S
Bank Stock 47,95O.00
Municipal Bonds 161 ,224.OO
United States Bonds 100000
$2,7S4, 423.9S
LIABILITIES
Due Depositors $4,000 ,448.7O
Capital Stock 100000
Surplus 100000
Undivided Profits 1886. Al
Accrued Interest 29,S61.73
State Tax due in February S,627 IL
$2,784 423 90
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14
A Sterling Character

In the death of Horace w. Bailey Yer
mont loses a man VINO possessed those
sterling qualities of citizenship which
made the community better for his hav-
ing lived in it. He was staunch Repub-
lican and had been honored many times
by his party He was recognized att
thority on all historical events Of the
state and his private library contained
many rare volumes aud much manuscript
which will be treasured in years to come.
To know Mr.. Bailey was to like him and
friendship was cherished by all who had
the pleasure of his acquaintance.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

Owing f. his health, Chas A. Prouty
declines to enter the contest for the U. S.
Senatorship
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

B. w. Marshall, of Rutland, has round
ed out the for'y-fftb wear of his superin-
tendency of the Sunday-school in North
Clarendon,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

Florence Martha, daughter born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Grout, of Newtane,
January 5. but is a normal and healthy
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

The successful business men of
any community are those who
advertise. Use the columns of
this paper for paying results.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

Be true to your word and your work
and your friend.-John Boyle 0'Reilly.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

NOW pay for your paperl
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-01-14

OF what royal house was Henry L.,
king of France, and who was his
predecessor on the French throne?
He was a son of Robert H., eldest
son of Hugh Capet.
The Washington times., 1914-01-21
MURDER IS GUNMENS'
REPLY TO OFFICIALS
"SqueaIer" Is Killed When Gang
Leader Is Convicted of At
tack on Policeman.

NEW YORK, Jan 21.-Murder was
the answer of New York gunner today
to the announced police war OF exter-
mination against them. Almost simul-
taneousIy with the conviction this morn
ing of "Dopey Benny" Fein, a notori-
Gus gang leader, for an attack on Po-
lice Sergeant Patrick Sheridan, hve
other Cunmen in a Bowery saloon
known as ''The Tub OF Blood" shot and
killed Thomas Murphy, after denounc-
ing him as a "sQuealer.
A man knox as "Gyp, the BLOOD
since the original gangster Of that name
was sent to Sing Sing. following the no
torious Rosenthsl murder, is said by the
police to have been the slayer OF Mur-
ply.
you suuealed and sent him up the
river It is said the gangster snapped.
as he leaned across a saloon table ana
pumped three bullets into Murphys 5
heart. AS his victim fell, Gyp II ana
four other men vanished from the place.
and the police found only two men and
two women in the groggery when tney
burst through the door.
They gave their names as Mrs Grace
ouentil, Helen Powers. J. ]. Grilly, pro-
prietor of the place, and Joseph Mera,
his bartender. All declared they had
10 rart In the killing, but all were
ch.reed with homicide.
The assassination of Murphy was
The Washington times., 1914-01-21
SCHOOL IS BLAMED
FOR ECONOMIC ILLS
Too Many Consumers Who
Don't Produce, Says r. w.
BabSon, StatiStieian.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Too many con-
sumers who don't produce Is the be-
Setting economic sin of the country,
and il is the fault of Insufficient edu-
cation, according to Roger ". Babson,
statistical expert of wellesley Hills,
Mass, who today addressed the Amer
icar Druggists Convention n Madison
Square Garden. in connection with the
annual drug and chemical show.
Notwithstanding the optimistic in
terviews Of bankers, we read in the
newspapers, business conditions are nor
satisfactory" Babson said, The fail
ures are increasing in every part Of
the country, especially in the extreme
East. Some say the tariff is to blame.
others the currency; while some attrib-
ute II TO labor, immigration, penny
newspapers, high cost Of living, auto
mobiles, war, and similar causes
But I tell you that the cause of
present labor, social, business, and fl
nancial conditions is .IIr national edu-
cauonal systems which are teaching
the youth of our land to be Consumers
instead OF producers, and onlv to ac-
Quire instead of to serve. The pollti-
clan has been a generation getting into
business, and we with &c another gen.
Grafton getting him out.
'1nstead Of schools such as we have to-
day, we must frame q system which
will teach boys and girls individual
responsibility, and now only through
cooperation they may become useful
members of society.
This kind of education viii cost a
The Washington times., 1914-01-21
G|RLS GROWL LOTSOF BEAUTIFUL HAIR!
LUSTROUS, CHARMING-25 CENT DANDER|NE

an appearance Of abundance; fresh
ness, fulffiness and an Incompatible
gloss and luster and try as you will
you cannot find a trace Of dandruff or
falling hair: but your seal SURPRISE will
be after about two weeks use, when
You will see new hair-fine and downy
at first-yes-but really new hair
sprouting out all over your scslp-Dan-
derine Is, we believe, the only sure
hair grower; destroyer Of dsnGruff and
to stop falling hair at once.
If you want to prove row pretty and
soft your hair really IS, ploisten cloth
with a little Danderine and carefully
draw 1T through your hair-taktnz one
be soft, glossy and beautiful IN Just
few moments-a delightful surprise
awaits every one who tries thiS.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-01-21

Mems SOC Silk Half Hose. Clean 4
Up Price &
The Washington times., 1914-01-21
Refugees in Albania
Plead for Assistance

With scores dying of hunger and cold,
and hundreds suffering intensely by a
lack OF food, clothing, and shelter,
100000 would not meet immediate needs
OF the refugees whose homes were de-
stroyed by Servian troops in the noun
tains of Albania An urgent appeal
for funds to alleviate some of the dis
tress was received yesterday by John
Bassett Moore, chairman Of the Ameri-
mittee.
Theodore Holway, OF the Red Cross
relief committee at Sofia. Bulgaria, sent
the appeal, his cable telling OF a pitt
full state of destitution In Bulgaria
zone hundred Thousand more refugees
sage. 1T Is estimated 5000 not re-
The Washington times., 1914-01-21

hardly more sensational than the con-
viction of "Dopey Benny" the gang
ster. 1t took a jury in Judge Malone's
general sessions court just forty-five
minutes to convict the gunman and,
terrorized by consequences Of their acts,
most of them accepted a hint from
Judge Malone and were escorted to their
homes by police, through a crowd Of
gunnen who stood sullen at the courts
doo-.
The maximum sentence for 'Dopey"
Benny's" offense is five years in the
penitentiary., He will learn his fate Fri
day.
Fein's spirit was not broken by his
conviction AS he was being led from
the courtroom he leaned over toward
Sergenat Sheridan and whispered
sharply, ''1'll get you yet"
The influence of the gangsters was
seen during Fein's trial, when nine wit
nesses, four Of them women, all de-
Cla-eo the policeman had attacked the
gangEters. All. however, told a different
story in detail, and failed to impress
the jury with the gangster's innocence.
The Washington times., 1914-01-21
Way to Distinguish Twins

Twin brothers who have been called
up for service in a Paris regiment are
so alike that it is impossible to dis
tinguish between them. The other day
one was confined to barracks, and by
changing his cap. with its regimental
number, for that of mis- brother he was
able to pass the guard whenever he
wished 10 go out. The cJlonel has now
issued the following orlsr To obyiate
such tricks: Tho soldier bonhomme
(even number) will wear his hair as
long as the regulations, construed with
the utmost leniency. will allow, and
will shave his beard and mustache.
The soldier bonhomme Codd number)
will allow his beard and mUstache to
grow full, and will nave his hair reg
ularly cut as closely as possible by the
regimental barber" - London Daily
Mail.
The Washington times., 1914-01-21
Senate Takes Up Fight
For Strike Investigation

The fight for an Investigation of the
Colorado strike was carried to the Sen
ate today. 1t has been waged in the
House by Congressman Heating against
big odds. Today Senator Thomas intro
duced resolution for an investigation
by the Senate Education and Labor
Committee.
Senator Thomas resolution was refer
red to the Committee on Education and
Labor. The Ashurst resolution for an
investigation Of the Calumet strike al
ready is pending there
The startling charge Is made in the
Thomas resolution that some of the
mine operating companies have chosen
the public officials and have maintained
them. and have procured the unlawful
naturalization Of many foreigners.
The Washington times., 1914-01-21
big Bill" Edwards Ends
Strike for Newark, N. J.

NEWARK, N. J.. Jan. 2L-The strike
of the garbage collectors has been set
tied, and the men will return to work
this afternoon. The agreement was
brought about by big BilI'' Edwards.
who had to make a compromise for
Marrone, the city contractor.
The contract calls for q thirteen-hour
day for S1.75 for drivers and $50 for
helpers. Overtime Is to be paid at the
rate of 121S cents per hour. The men
are not held responsible for damage TO
the contractors property, unless negl-
gence is shown
The Washington times., 1914-01-21

York. who has just reached London on
his return from ls0-mIle ourney. partly
on foot. through the devastated regions
OF Albania. says 5000 refugees, mostly
women and children. are either starving
or freezing to death.
The Washington times., 1914-01-21
No more dandruff or falling
hair-A real surprise
awaits you.

To be Possessed Of 4 head of heavy,
beautiful hair; soft, lustrous, fuzzy,
wavy and free from dandruff is mere
ly matter of using a little Danderine.
1t is easy and inexpensive to have
nice, soft hair and lots of II. Just
get Is cent bottle OF KnowIton's
Danderine now-all drug stores rec
ommend it-apply a little as directed
and within ten minutes there will be
The Washington times., 1914-01-21

ceiving government relief. Need food.
clothing, fuel Government and private
relief entirely insufficient, especially In
provinces. One hundred thousand
dollars would not meet immediate
needs"
William Willard Howard, Of New
The Washington times., 1914-01-21

, Ladies', Misses, and Children's Plai
and Ribbed Hose, 25c values. Clea
Uu Price
The Washington times., 1914-01-21

Black, tan, and colors Ladies Silk -
Lisle Hose; SOC values. Clean Up <IC
The Washington times., 1914-01-21

vast amount of money, and this money
should not be raised Dy taxing produc-
tion and economy as does cur present
taxation system
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-01-24
WANTED GOE7HALS
 BUILD RAILROAD
Secretary Lane Sorry That aoetha's
 IS 'to.be Police commiss1oher :~:>.: ,t.,,,,, x'n.,.< xo.1 ,, .>. , ...... 'i <" =. :.,1 ,1....,..': ,-,..-,..

,WAsH1NGroN. Jan. -s4- asssesicsetaLry Lane of the Interior department when told that Colonel Goethals was will ,ng to accept, the,spoliee commission .; sfship of New York City. was greatly disappointed, as he stated that Col ,'rel Goethals was wanted to build the railroad In Alaska.
 It was expected that the great ex perience gained by Colonel Goethals tn>operating the railroad at Panama and his experience building the canal would be of inestimable value in the construction work in Alaska. How ever. 1t is expected that dozen of icers as competent as Colonel Goe- thals can be had from the army and many of them have had considerable experience at railroad building
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-01-24
BLOODY SUNDAY
 6 CELEBRATED
Russian Students and Police and Sol
 diers Clash--Many Are Arrested :, and Will be Exiled.

l. ST. REFRESHING. Jan. 24--Hnr. dreds of: Russians were arrested here today for. celebrating the anniversary of Bloody Sunday. when the police and Cossacks and the students and populare' clashed and hundreds were killed. .,~ :: Today the students started the celebration and were soon out of all control of the police. The troops from the cathedrals of St. Peter and St. Paul were called into the city to Quell the ,rioting.
 For hours the soldiers batrled with the students, who were aided by the populace and many were injured. No order was given to the troops to use ball cartridges and to that fact only 1t is attributed that no lives were lost, Many. however. are suffering with broken bones and smashed heads and some with bayonet wounds from the swords. muskets and bayonets of the troops.
 Many of those arrested will be ex lied to Siberia for sedition,
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-01-24
GOETHAlS ACCEPTS
 ANOTHER JOB Vitt be Police core.nis issioner of Ne~ York as Soon as the Canal
 is Completed.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2+ Co'onei Goe snals today wired to Mayor Mitchel that f certain conditions were com sled with by the authorities of New York he would accept the police com ,nissionrrship. which had been offer r.! him by the mayor as soon as t':t' Panama canal is. completed.
 Mayor Mitchell has wired his ar s.eptHnee of tho terms an! Coloa"l <ioethals will become police commis ~icner of the city ns soon ;ia he i:' relieved of the work at tn" Panama 'anal in q few months. when il is t.lieveh the hig waterway will be OF n fer traffic from one ocean to the other. ns already several large boats If the canal system have passed frol!' one enid to the other and if necessary jne canal could be opened tomorrow
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-01-24
SOUGHT LIFE 0F
 GROWN PRINCE
Insane Man Tries to See Crown Prince of Germany and Is
 Bent on Murder

BERLIN. Ian. ,4 The police to day seizeu an insane man who Was endeavoring to interview the crown prince of Germany. The man had been admitted by the servants. but fort unately the prince was on all au tomobile trip and was not in the room The maniac was bent on mur der nd when seized by the police resisted them and tried to escape. In his room was found will report ing the assassination of the crown prince for his ultra military opinions.
 The prisoner is held in close con tinement pending an rxAmlna'lon by alienists of the government. who will It port on his sanity
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-01-24

proviso as in the Cummins amend, ment.. which would take Iroir' ths president all. discretion in the e-Mat; ter and force the lease to that road. Was adopted by vote Of 4% to F against.
 Lobby Was Busy.
 The real fight came when the amendment to prevent the purchasr Of any railroad now in existence ill Alaska by the government and Its incorporation in the Alaska railroad system came up for decision. The fate of the Copper River & North western road depended upon this amendment. because if passed it meant that the Cordova road would not be sold to the goyernm mt. The friends of the Cordova road. however, need not have feared as the amend ment was defeated by the largest