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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
For School Teachers in Vers
mont On Average
FINDS SUPT. M. 5. STONE
The Attendance at the Public Schools
in 1907 Was 64,77s, Which Is
Practically the Same as
the Year Previous.

Mason 8. Stone, superintendent Of edr-
cation. has just complied his report Of
school Statistics for the year ending
March 81, 1907. Unusual effort in GER
tain localities il shown by the amounts
expended for educational interests, and
this Is particularly noticeable on the
east side Of the state, many counties hav-
ing a per cent. Of expenditure for educa-
tional purposes reckoned on the grand
list far in excess of the state average
Of current school expenses Of So per
cent.
In the state there are 7S25l children
of school age, that is between the ages
Of > and is years OF this number,
CATS are in attendance upon school.
Between the ages of s and 10 years q
child is obliged by law to attend school.
There are d4,26S of this age, and accord.
ing to the report Al ,446 are in attend
ance upon school The difference, or
1922, represents incompetency, attend
ance upon private schools, or a compile
tion of the elementary course Of study.
The aggregate total attendance shows a
gain of something like 10000 for the
year over 1906. In the state that are
2,ls6 school houses, showing falling
off Of 4S over the previous year, The
number of legal schools in the state is
2,469, as against 2,497 in 1906 There
are S42 schools Of over % pupils in Yer
mont There are 10 high schools as
against ~ the year before, with respec-
tive enrollments Of 5,3O2 and 5,2lS
The school census with comparison
with 1906 follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02

noon and evening, and was attended bv
a large number 81 the members and
friends Of the church. The business
meeting was held during the afternoon,
and at $500 O'Clock the ladies served q
supper which 200 people attended.
The reports read from all the different
departments Of the church work showed
them 70 be in good condition and with
| balances IN the treasury IN every in
stance. The society also has met all out
standing bills and starts the new year in
good standing.
The total membership Of the church is
24l. During the year SO new members
were received into the church. but on
account Of the forming Of the church at
Websterville, 20 were dismissed TO join
the church there.
The election Of the officers was as
follows: clerk, Mrs. h 6. Rogers; as
sistant clerk, Miss Annie Mcdonald; coll
lector, James Grearson; treasurer, Quincy
IA, Perry; auditors, Carl NJ. Rollins and
+. A. Galison; financial committee, Will
liam Mcdonald, +. NJ. Tayntor and AL
bert Jones; advisory committee, Mrs.
Annie Inglis, Mrs. George Watt, w w
Sutton, Freeman Cilley; head usher,
Clyde w Perry; superintendent Of Sun
day school, John Begg; first assistant,
Alden Grearson; second assistant, W. N.
Grearson; primary superintendent, Mrs.
Anna r. Cave; assistant, Mrs. Phoebe
tSrearson: secretary Of Sunday school,
l.. G. Plaisted; treasurer, Mrs. L. G.
Piaisted; visitation committee, Mrs. T..
A. tsallison, chairman; ward one, Mrs.
III. II. Holder and Mrs John Wilson;
ward two, Mrs. Olive Perry and Mrs.
Alden Grearsons ward three, Mrs e. M.
Tayntor and Mrs W. D. Kidder; ward
four. Mrs. A r. Spencer and Mrs. Fred
Butler; ward six, Mrs. Mary Grearson
and Mrs Annie Ingis; baptismal com
nlittee, Mrs. j. IT, Cook, Mrs J. A. Den
no. james Fl. Cook, John Mason, Mr..
and Mrs. John Wilson; organist, Miss
eleanor Cole; Librarian, +. a. Gallison
assistant, Lyle Perry. A social time
was enjoyed in the evening after the
supper. a vocal solo by Mrs. Jones Of
Williamstown was enjoyed and remarks
were made by the Rev. Ariel Bellondi OF
the Italian mission work, by f. A Hutch
inson on the early beginning Of the sun
dav school work Of the church. by Miss
Brooks on the Websterville church. by
the Rev. A. II. johnson Of the Swedish
society, and BY the Rev. A, N. Woodruff
OF East Barre
At the annual meeting Of tine First
Baptist church in Montpelier yesterday
II was reported that the membership Of
the church at the present time Is 1T.
Nearly $4,000 was paid out for repairs
during the year, of which S1,l00 was IN
~. ! IL. ah,.r.h n.a5gfaa xx9nfcA Was
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
GRANGE HALL BURNED.
Fire in Structure at Belfast, Me-, Be-
lieved to Be Of Incendiary.

Belfast, Me-, Jan. 2.The hall Of the
Seaside grange, Patrons Of Husbandry,
in this city, was burned last night.
The fire started apparently on tne
outside Of the building and is supposed
70 have been set. The police have be-
gun an Investigation. The grange hall
was two.story frame structure valued
at $1,000. 1t was insured for $500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
CAPT. PILLSBURY
WILL BE APPOINTED
To Head of Bureau of Navigation to
Succeed Rear Admiral Brownson,
Who Resigned After Getting
Worst Of Encounter.

Washington. D. G.. Jan. 2-lt was
announced at the White House to-day
that Captain J. f. Pillshuv would be
appointed chief Of the bureau Of naviga-
tion, vice Rear Admiral Brownson, who
resigned after ge ing the worst Of a
controversy with Surgeon General Rixey
over the appointment of the commander
Of the Pacific hospital ship. Capt. Pills
bury Is now connected With the bu-
resu.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
Fire at Saginaw, Mich.

Saginaw. Mich, Jan. 2. Fire yester-
day destroyed the second hand store Of
Tattee & Co. l23 South Hamilton
street, the salvation Army barracks and
two buildings occupied By John B. Mein-
berg and the Valley Produce company.
The loss is estimated at $4,000 to $780,
900.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
APPROPRIATED sa4,4io.
St. Johnsbury Village Meeting Also
Elected Officers.

st. Johnsbury, Jan. At the annual
village meeting Yesterday, the follow
ing officers were elcted: president. A.
F. Stone; clerk, p +. May: treasurer.
T. W Blodqetf; collector, G. r. Crosby;
trustees. Daniel T. Gilman. Frank A.
Scott. George A. Burbank; auditors. r.
G. Mayo, J. F. Puifer, Z. c. Baker: $3.50
Wis appropriated for open air hand con
certs. Total appropriations in all de-
part tmerts voted for coming year were
S34.4l0.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
c. A. LEONARD DEAD.
Resident Of Shady Rill Had Been III for
Two Weeks.

Charles A. Leonard, resident Of the
Shady Rill neighborhood III Middlesex,
died Tuesday night after an illness OF
two weeks, caused By catching cold
while working in the woods. He was
Al years OF age and leaves his wife, an
adopted son, and his father and mother.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
TO PLAY IN SOUTH.
Fred Whittier and Karl Forsell Left Last
Night For Florida.

Fred H. Whittier and Kari Forsell,
members of the Whittier arehestra, left
Montpelier last evening for 0rmond.
Florida. where they nave engagements
to play this winter with the large or
chestra at the Ormond hotel. AIr. WHIT
tier has been leader OF the well known
musical organization in Montpelier, and
viii be succeeded in that position by
+ ". Bruce who recently returned from
study IN Europe Thomas Burroughs
Of ST. Johnsbury had been mentioned as
possible successor to Alr. Whittier. but
arrangements were finally concluded
With Mr.. Brnee
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02

ance .....8..-.... 4S,34s 1856
There are 3,l7I different teachers in
the state and of these 2.S44 are females
and III males. In 1906 there were 3,0T7
different teachers, 2.T90 female and PSI
males. OF this years teachers 75S are
graduates OF state normal schools, as
against s2s in 1906. There are 262
college graduates. The average monthly
wage including board of the high school
male teaehef~ was S9355, az against
se0SG in 1906 aud the same for female
high school teachers was S45.63 as against
S4336 The average wage Of the male
elementary teacher was $4,000 as against
$4,000 in 1906. The figures for the fe-
male teachers are s2069 and S29.63.
The total amount Of money expended
for school purposes in 1907 was $l,5ls
2736s. against sl,sos, ,s21-30 in 1906.
The estimated valuation Of school prop
erty in the state is S34l, ,576,596.
In Washington county there are S,S60
school children and 1928 teachers, p
males and 20l females.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
Is Held for Examination

s. Albans. Jan. An alleged alien.
George Burney, is being held here Al the
Fanllin county jail pending exaniina-
tiea by the immigration inspector.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
Ice Out Of hGissisquoi.

swanfon. Jan. 2-The ice has gone
ont OF the Nissisquoi river for the third
tiue. il being unusual for this TO happen
l,efore the first Of January.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
MontpeIIer cIty court FoT Year.

During the year Just closed there were
i26 criminal cases in the city court Of
Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02
SOUTH BARRE.

alr. and Mrs g. H. Adams and Ida
Adams attended the Fiddoek and Ssavsr
wedding at Montpelier Tuesday, TIE 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02

TIE annual business meeting of the
Baptist church was held yesterday after
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-02

At the annual meeting Of the First
Baptist church in Montpelier yesterday
II was reported that the membership Of
the church at tine present time is 154.
Nearly So 900 was paid out for repairs
during the year, Of which S1,100 was in
snrance on the church ediflce which was
damaged by fire early in the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Rains and Floods DISCRIMINATING
Alfalfa Worms.
Have Been Doing Much Damage
This Spring.
POISONED THE STOCK.
Around Salina and in the Solo
mon Valley Worst.
None of Them Can Be Found
Since the Heavy Rains.

Salina, June 1S:-The water flood
ing the alfalfa fields along the creeks
and rivers is killing the alfalfa
worms that have been eating the al
falfa SO badly of late. This worm
appeared about eight or nine years
ago over this part of Kansas and did
great damage for a short time and
then disappeared. The worm is from
an inch to an inch and one-half long
and is covered with a hairy coating.
1t preys upon the leaf of the alfalfa
When it appeared before it ate about
one crop of the alfalfa and then dis
appeared and had not been seen until
this season again.
Some time ago this worm appeared
on the farm of j. l.. Crawford in the
vicinity of Elm creek township and
began eating the alfalfa crop. Mr..
Crawford said he thought they began
came on the fields. They were num-
the water is killing what is left of the
pest.
In the Solomon valley about Del
ago, but soon died The worms were
gathered up in the alfalfa after they
began to die and when the alfalfa was
fed to stock it poisoned them in some
cases, or at least the death Of several
animals was attributed to this cause.
1t is not thought the worm will do a
great amount of damage. 1t is be-
lieved that the worm is the product
of a moth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
AGAINST LOWER RATES.
Western Passenger Association Max
ing Big Effort.

ing Big Effort.
Chicago. June 1S.-Herculean eff
forts are being put forth by the ex-
ecutive committee of the Western Pas-
senger association to prevent rates
from getting below 2-cent basis. 1t
has caused to be submitted to a vote
of the association roads a series or
propositions all having for their OBJ
iect the maintenance of these rates.
In the first of these the committee
proposes that, effective October l, all
fares now on a basis of less than 2
cents a mile shall be discontinued in
Eastern committee territory, which
means all the territory east of the
Missouri river, excepting only
suburban traffic. AS several of the
roads have found week excursions
profitable, 1t hardly is likely that this
proposition will be adopted as it has
been submitted.
Further, the committee proposes
that all second class party fares from,
to or through association territory be
cancelled on August 1, and that no re-
auctions for so-called railroad lab
orers be made after that date; that on
and after July nothing less than the
one-way passenger fare, less land
grant reductions, shall be authorized
or quoted.
Still another proposition is that rate
sheets showing second class party
fares shall specifically declare that
TRANSPORTATION issued hereunder will
not be applicable in standard or tour
list sleeping cars, but only for coach
accommodations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
FOUND A BABY BOY.
Parsons Man Makes Strange Dis
covery by the Sidewalk.

Parsons, Kan, June 18.-One OF
the most mysterious and sensational
events that have occurred in the city
within the past year came to light the
other evening when Lee Freeman,
while returning from the skating rink
to his home nearly stumbled over the
body Of a living baby boy.
Near the corner of the lot upon
which stands the residence of A. H.
Ellis he noticed what he took to be
newspaper lying between the side
walk and fence, and was greatly sur
prised to see the supposed news
paper wriggle violently and emit
grunts and gurgles. Upon closer
examination he found that it was a
baby, well covered by a warm cloak
and partly concealed by several
handsful Of grass. He at once
notified several of the neighboring
residents, among them Mrs. A. E.
Venning, but these could throw no
light upon the identity Of the child
Mr.. Freeman finally took the child
to his home where he was kept while
the police were notified. Chief Of
Police Angelo arrived in response to
the call and carried the child to the
Parsons Home and Hospital, where
the boy now is and will remain, pend
ing the appearance of some person
who would like to adopt him and
give him home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
KANSAS WOMAN THE CAUSE.
Her Presence in New Mexico
Family Brings a Divorce.

Las Vegas. N. M, June 1S.-Golden
advices received here today say that
Carrie Trout Phelps has been
granted divorce from James A.
Phelps, one of the wealthiest ranch
men in the Buffalo Park section. The
allegations were repeated acts Of ex-
IRENE cruelty and abusive words by
Phelps, but far more serious charges,
1t Is understood, would have been
made had the suit been contested. 1t
is said that Mrs. Phelps told her hus-
band before bringing suit for divorce
that he would have to dispense with
the services of Miss Della Athens, for
merly of Dodge City, Kan, house
keeper at the Phelps ranch This
Phelps declined to do and suit for
divorce followed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Indian Boy Electrocuted.

Lawrence, Kan, June 1S-Tom
Marshall, an Indian boy II years old
and an inmate of Haskell Indian
school located here, was killed by
1900 volts of electricity from a power
wire which he grasped with his hand.
Death was instantaneous. He was still
holding the wire and lay across it
when taken up. The boy loosened the
corner of a heavy iron screen on a
window at the small boys building,
and went out onto the ii nroof of a
corridor leading from that building to
the lavatory. No one was supposed
ever to go there, and the naked power
wire hung within easy reach
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
EXPORT TRADE SUFFERS.
High Railroad Rates Are Proving
Detrimental

New York, June 18.-Developments
Yesterday in transportation circles
clearly demonstrated that 1t is no
longer a question of railroads advanc-
ing rates; those of the United States
must show distinct evidence of CO.
operation with steamship lines if they
oesire to do any considerable share
OF the export trade IN American food
stuffs, The White Star line an
nounced that 1t would no longer carry
on the campaign to maintain single
handed exports from this port and
gave notice that its entire fleet of five
iars cargo boats, by which it main
tains weekly freight service between
New York and Liverpool, sailing on
tuesday. will be Immediately with
drawn and the boats will be laid ur
at Liverpool until conditions irnnrove
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Hail Kills Thousands of Rabbits

Hill City, Kan, June 1S.-It is said
that the recent rail storms have played
whaley with the rabbit CROP Many
farmers tell US that their fields in the
hail district are literally covered with
the carcasses of defunct Jacks and
cottontails and that the number of
the killed must reach into the thou
sands in each part of the county
which suffered from the hail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
SEVENTY-EIGHTN NEW MEMBERS
Large Class Join Fort Scott Church
in One Day,

Fort Scott, Kan, June 18.-Seventy-
eight persons joined the First Method
list Episcopal church in one day, in
full membership, and the scene was
indeed an unusual one. especially so,
when one considers that there had
been no revival or special meeting
whatever in order to obtain so large
a class.
The average age of the class is
thirty-three years, and the great ma
jority of persons are heads of fami-
lies Many children were among the
new additions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

against his wife has been widely pub
lished, won another victory when by
decision of Judge Frazer she was
awarded $4,000 a year alimony. $685.
$50 for court expenses and $1,000 for
attorneys fees. Her claim for ex-
penses and counsel fees were but
slightly reduced by the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

pany save the railroads 50 $40 non
year and are worth to the comnanv
$50,000,000. All the coal used bv the
road west of Bismarck. N. d Comes
fqrom it sown mines, said the witness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Senator Long at CLAW Center

Clay Center, June Ex-senator
Chester 1. Long will be in CLAW Cen.
ter next Monday, June %, and in the
evening will speak at the opera house.
That it will be something worth hear
ing all who know and have heard
the distinguished gentleman can at
test.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
State Troops CaIled E,o,.

Butler, Pa, June 18.-As a result
Of dynamite outrage perpetrated at
here, state constabulary troops have
been summoned. The nonunion
miners refuse to return to work and
an air of uneasiness is prevalent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

crude oil at so cents per barrel Inc
oil is for use as fuel in the locomo-
sions 123456 123456 123456fcraEfyTo
tives of the Texas and Louisiana
divisions of the road. The delivery
of the oil is to cover a period of three
years. The purchase was mace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

ton places his liabilities at $40,246
and his assets at s1,375. Among his
creditors is Loie Fuller, the actress,
to whom he owes $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Norton Gets a Good Rain.

Norton. June 1S.-The best rain in
two years fell in this vicinity on the
18th. Wheat is damaged by dry
weather. Corn looks fine. Potatoes
give promise of a good yield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
saves s2.ssO. 600 a year.

st. Paul, June 1S.-Thomas Cooper
land, commissioner of the Northern
Pacific road. testified at the federal
rate hearing before special master
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Arnold DAILY Bankrupt.

New York, June 1S.-Arnold DAILY.
the actor and theatrical manager, has
MEG a petition in bankruptcy in the
United States district court. The petit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Mrs. Hartje Is Awarded Alin,on

Pittsburg, June 1S.-Mrs. Mary
Scott Hartje, wife of Augustus Hartje.
the millionaire paper manufacturer,
whose unsuccessful divorce litigation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
BUYS CRUDE OIL.
Hartman Closes Big Contract for Use
as Fuel.

Southern Pacific has contracted for
the purchase Of 100000 barrels OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

Spend and save-that you may have more
to spend.
The amount you can save, in these Friday
Bargain sales, depends on the amount you
spend. Sounds almost paradoxical doesn't it9
But read the particulars of the bargains Of
Ter below-every one tells you how to save
money by spending. The item alongside is
good one to begin on.
us the women who watch these Bargain Friday
ads. ct ours-who know what they need now and what
tney VIII need week a. month from now, and who
supply these needs from the Bargains offer every
Friday They are the women that save money.
No Mail Telephone Orders Filled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, tibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
mg-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it )?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham if there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She will treat your
letterin confidence and advise you
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helped
thousands. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

After suffering for seven years,
this woman was restored to health
by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Read her letter.
Mrs. Sallie French, of Paucaunla,
Ind. Ter, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 had female troubles for seven
years-was all rundown, and so ner-
vous L could not do anything. The
doctors treated me for different troubles
but did me no good. While in this con-
1ition 1 wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for adj
vice and took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, and 1 am now strong
and well"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Remnants Of Colored Domestics Half Price
Ginghams Percales. Prints. Madras. Chambrays,
Cretonnes. Suiines. Challies. Etc

When heard Of such this?
Think chdren's dresses,
house waists for yourself Then think
have had this
Colored Domesticshe entire
light
yards regular
with blue pencil at exactly. n Ir1ce
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04
Mexican Colony VIII Quit Clothes
Altogether.

New York, June IA simple
life colony" where men, women and
children will go about naked and
the men are never to cut their hair
or boards, will be started this fall
near Vera Cruz, Mex. by Gustaf IL.
Ander, well-known in socialistic and
anarchistic circles and who now lives
at % East 76th street. More than
SO persons have become his follow
ers and have promised to sail for the
tropics when he sails.
Mr.. Ander expects by September
/ to have collected at least 500 col
onists who have the same ideals he
has
when we get down to Mexico
we will get rid of all the clothes we
can," Mr.. Ander said to reporter
"Of course some of us will hold on
to a few bits, naturally. But before
long, when we have all become pure
in heart, we will have no need fol-
even fig leaves"