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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17
With Your Eyes Shut.

II you have never tried, you will be
surprised how difficult 1t is to Judge
distance or the whereabouts of any
thing with your eyes shut Place a
piece of paper on the floor before you,
and. shutting your eyes, try to tread
on It. Then try to pick 1t up. Next
stick pin in the wall about four feet
up and try to pick It out without crop
ing" for It.
Stand about six feet away from Q
table. and. shutting your eyes. try to
walk up to It without knocking
aRnlnaf II
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17

A Chicago college professor thinks
that modern husbands are too friv-
olous. Some may be inclined to ridi-
cule his contention of the demoraliz-
ing effect of certain popular songs,
but he is right in his contentious
that conditions which are subject of
open Jest must lose some wholesome
respect in the popular mind.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17

A Philadelphia man was left his
choice by woman-hating relative be-
tween a fortune and his sweetheart.
He chose the sweetheart and now she
proposes to get part of the fortune,
anyhow, by damage suit. Even
Cupid is a business person these
money-loving days.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17

No direct evidence is offered in sup
port of the belief that within the next
1000 years men will have hoofs in
stead of feet. But the increase Of the
end-seat hog and the growing preva-
lence Of kickers seem to give an air
of probability.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17

The report that Count Zeppelin may
be made prince by the kaiser shows
the limitations Of even imperial pow.
er. The emperor can make a prince
out Of a record flyer, but he couldn't
make record flyer out Of a prince.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17

son 10 a sec % Rockville 500.
Aaron H Thatcher to Anna Cham
berlin lot blk IS, lots 5 & 6 blk 81,
& lot 8 blk 50 Rich Hill. .,--
w H Incl to j H Mccullough lots
9, 10, IL & IL blk % Foster $3.50.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17

A man who had genuine gold
brick tried to sell It In New York and
could not and purchaser. New York
prefers to deal In the other kind.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17

Il It really Z sign Of superior intel
:igence Of this country that more pic
lure post cards ase used here than
elsewhsrsf
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-03-17

N.s<*->.16 1.sN1
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
vermontls corporatlon Law.

The steady issue 81 new companies,
organized under the laws 81 Maine 10
do business ii Vermont, Is a shocking
testimony to the imperfect laws under
which incorporation must take place IN
Vermont There never WAS Il more inn
minent commercial need in this state
than q general incorporation law, which
would permit capital To do business here,
under proper and sufficient restraint and
supervision An early consideration Of
such bin Is one Of the duties Of the
state Rutland Herald
1t Is doubtful If Vermont is ready to
adopt the Maine law Good lawyers
and business men complain that the Yer
mont general corporation law is a bit
archaic Some Of the provisions might
well be modified without at all leopard
ling the safety III investors or the good
ing directors personally reliable fer any
Indebtedness ii excess of twothirds Of
the paid-n captai IL needless limta-
ton, for where the paidin capital is
known. as il Is in the cases Of Vermont
corporations, there IS no need Of any
limitation On the amount of debts which
may be incurred legally There ID no
such limit on debts which a partner
ship may contract
Another anomalous provision il our
law il That stock must Be fully paid,
else the holder Is liable personally for
the amount unpaid on his stock, yet
the law permits stock to be paid for ID
property There Is no provision for
allng in any office Of public record any
statement Of what property is taken
in payment for stock Of at what valua
tion.
Our general corporation law Is the
product Of q generation Or two ago and
is III many Of its provisions out Of har
mony with the times The last legislR
tuhe recognized the need Of general re
vision and passed an act directing the
governor to appoint commission to.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
Political Advertising.

AT the midwinter meeting Of The New
Hampshire Weekly Publishers associa-
tion It's members agreed upon a mini
mum charge for political advertising,
both display and reading matter, and.
rs we understand il, agreed 70 make
such charge for all political announce
ments.
This, Of course, does not apply to the
championing Of candidates in the edi-
torial columns or 70 such comment upon
men and measures as the editor may
feel called upon 90 make
What IL does mean a that when 4
man seeks 8 certain efIice and wishes
the people to know bis qualifications
therefor, he tells them II the newspapers
in columns marked political Advertising
and pays openly therefor IN cash. ~
i q straight business proposition, heart
lily to be commended on al grounds Of
public policy and private rights, and q
considerable Improvement on the
scratch my back plan that has been
in vogue IN this state in times past
It is not q new idea III other parts 81
the country and has worked well in
Massachusetts. New York and elsewhere
From such forecast as It Il possible to
make Of the working Of the new direct
primary law { seems that II viii make
necessary some such regulation of pub
licitv ~ this and the weekiy publish.
ers have done wen to take early action
ia the matter Concord, N Ill, Moni-
tnr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

charges for al political announcements.
10 the Concord Monitor that appears
much better than the scratch my back
policy, which has obtained Ia New Hamp.
shire heretofore. It IS indeed, good 70
see that New Hampshire publishers have
issued their declaration oi independence
Of political subiupation, which demanded
that they open their columns 70 weari-
some lengths Of verbiage IN behalf Of
certain persons, 10 the exclusion Of other
matter and 10 the financial loss Of the
publishers If fair rate Of advertising
Is charged against such matter as shah
appear N Tho advertising columns Of the
newspapers the publishers win simply
protect their interests, while keeping out
much disapreeable matter, for campaigns
in Vermont and New Hampshire are apt
to be placed IN the hands Of responsible
persons, who will be careful Of the kind
Of advertising that u put out Vermont
newspapers have been publishing paid
political advertising for some time, bus
they have not. 50 far as we have learned,
reached that stage whereby 4 minimum
rate was charged BY the weekly news.
papers, a. their contemporaries in New
Hampshire have done,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
How they Took It.


The comments Of the state press on
pr. Mead's platform are extremely II
terestiur They show, not only thiti
The people Of Vermont expect man t.
stand for something, but that i
man who expects 60 Be governor may
very properly stand for something fair.
Is radical
The Burlington Free Press unfriend-
IL says that most people support the
Mead planks, even those who are not
running for governor This Is tsnta.
mount "a saying that the platform j.
popular, bat the Free Press wants ia
know where The doctor stands On tax
ing public franchises reform in repre-
sentation. abolshing The timeloek. bond.
ing the state Tor good roads. separate
lave for savings banks and trust come
panies and economy IN paying for dis
easea cattle
Incidentally. good many people
would like To know whore the Free Press
stands Oh these questions.
The Barre Times sees nothing especial
- dramatic in a mans making a great
business success By bis own efforts
The Bellows Fails Times touches up
the doctors personal qualities with an
acid pen, bait admits That he is a bus
mess genius Il also says that while
his political enemies are scurrvsng about
for candidate who IS strong enough
to defeat the doctor and who viii stand
when hitched, Mead pfoughs right along
perfecting an organization that he exs
poets and Bis enemies fear Win lard
him in the executive chair d relation
to his platform, the Times says II has
the right ring and that an apostle
Of the New Vermont couldn't do bet-
ter"
The Fair Haven Era doubts some
If q better or stronger platform could
be put fourth"
The Montpelier Argus says 1t II we'll
worth reading
The Ludlow Tribune calls it cam
did and business ike way Of announc.
Ing his candidacy
The Southern Vermont Mirror is IN
clined to think that It shows that the doe.
tor is possessed Of gubernatorial att
tributes IN "a more than ordinary de-
gree"
Inc barton MONITOR lhlAks tbAb the
platform Stands for progress all along
the line
The Enosburc Standard says II means
a barrel campaign
The Hardwick Gazette considers It
worthy of perusal'
Altogether, il would seem a. though
the document, although not ID deep IS
q well OF as wide as a door, might pos
sibly suffice.
The significant thing is the very gen.
eral disturbance 81 the situation that
tho prouuciamento has produced There
seems to be a campaign on. and worthy
or not, the recalcitrant doctor appeara
I'd be III charge All least Sd II appeafs
"a the helpless, anything to beat Mead
combination that now shows signs Of
disintegratiou. It is sad sight -Rut
land Herald
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09


Henry stearns was in Waterbury last
Saturday.
Clayton Miller was IN Montpelier last
Saturday.
en-. Turner Is slowly recovering from
his recent illnsss.
Mrs. George Robinson Is reported TO
be on the sick list.
Algonquin Rebekah lodge will hold a
meeting for practice next Saturday even.
ing
II. ". Lyford. r. Parker and ". f.
Dana were recent visitors in Mont.
pelier.
Z. A. Heath has purchased house
in Randolph and win move there in a
short time
Fred Pitlin has finished his school
% the village ard returned 10 bis home
Ia Msrshdeid
Mrs Fred Pierce, who has been nj
Lincoln for the past few weeks, returned
home sunday.
Mrs william Rounds Of sherburne
visited her daughter, Mrs. N. r. Good.
speed recently.
Mrs. Joseph Pierce IS dangerously mi
with pneumonia. A nurse from Burling-
ton IS caring for her.
Calvin Murray 81 Lincoln called on hts
sister, Mrs. L r Tucker. and other rela
tives in town LAST Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Long, who has been very
IN with an attack Of pneumonia, isI
reported Is gaining slowly.
D. S. Ralph has purchased the Eldredgs
farm ct the upper end Of The village and
will meve to IL n a short time
Leonard Freeman, who has been living
in Tunbridge for the past two years,
expects to move back 70 his farm here
soon.
The many friends Of Mrs y r. spauld-
ing VIII be pleased to learn that she
i recovering from her recent dangerous
fitness.
Frank Bennett Is to move into the
north tenement in Henry Brooks house,
and Archie Smith is to move unto the
rooms ncw oeeupisd BY Mr. Bennett.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
CURRENT COMMENT
peRner for sneaknr.

The Barre Times suggests the hest
possible slogan for Montpelier, aDeIloer
for speaker The whole state win sec
ond and adopt tho slogan II Joseph De-
Boer will accept the honor We need
men like him in the next legislature
Vermont cannot develop her latest re-
sources or 20 forward as she should II
the next legislature does not repeal
many laws and pass some others that
are urgently demanded by the people
No matter who Is elected governor.
the real work must be done by The next
legislature Or The best man win be pow.
eriess TO accomplish much -Vergcnnea
Enterprise and Nermonter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
lIla Nllnna ~ $3.50.

Secretary OF state Knox has, ID ad-
dltion to dignity and 4 profound
knowledge Of the constitution Of the
United States, SENSE 81 humor
Sometimes he uses It, and he did re-
Gently on a newspaper reporter who
visited bis home. The reporter want
ed to know Something, and he found
out nothing
lust as a lawyer, not as secretary
Of state, how about this proposition.
Mr. Secretary be asked finally.
tYou have not approached me Ia
the proper manner to get my opinion
as a lawyer" answered the secretary
OF state.
* don't carry my check book on
Sunday ventured the ocular scribe
Where do you keep your overdraft
nowT asked Mr Knox as the reporter
started for bis hat New York World
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

E3fA@tt'Ah AafAAs4 = AANf A+S ANf#At
If the aggressive political campaigners
n Rutland county overlooked single
Newspaper ia placing their advertising
matter g further the interests Of John
Abner Mead, it has slipped our notice.
The dramatic life history 81 the afore.
said gentleman has stared st the ek
change editor from every newspaper
ieily Of weekly modest OF pretentious
md from the front page to tbe most
obscure sheet ia the collection. OF course.
it becomes naussating to the editor who
reads ali tie exchanges, al constant rope.
tition 81 stories would PAR upon any
reader; but 20 the subscriber of the
single newspapers It is new, fresh and
uisp. because he secs II generally only
ones, then to throw it aside permanently,
or, perhaps, 70 revert to as the tide
Of the campaign becomes more strenu.
Gus.
But we aid not intend to either criti-
eizs OF commend the Mead managers in
this article, but referred TO that adver.
tisiug hroadside to find out il the Yer
mont publishers have taken the same
pains to protect their interests in this
matter that ne New Hampshire Weekly
Publishers association has done. This
association in the neiahboring state Isl
facing comparatively new problem ia
this matter Of political advertising, and
the members got together and decided
to charge hereafter for the booming
81 Individual aandidacies, Irrespective
Of course, q the editorial opinions or
comments, wiieh were not to be tsaf
fcked in Moreover they decided upon
ziiainpm seals e charges for political
advertising ana agreed ts make such
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
Hnndrsaa y Men Now 80

are responsible for the 100 millions Of
life Insurance promises now upon our
hooks. So are the policyholders The
services Of both will be recalled by che
Cur aim Is 70 serve them
all. living OF dead 6ist year National
Life Insurance Company Montpelier VI
Mutual
s. s. Ballard, General Agent, Mont
pelier VT; n. B. Ballard local agent,
Montpelier. Vt lAutuaIl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

Princeton univsrsity's virtual rejection
Of q gift Of half million dollars from
one Of its alumni Il one Of the most
surprising developments Of the present
day when colleges and universities are
strainiug every energy 70 increase their
endowment But President Wilson Il re.
ported TO have been the cause Of the
formal withdrawal Of the offer because
of his adherence ID principle This
President Wilson is the man who was
nominated for president Of the United
States BY Harper's Weekly not long
since The question arises naturally,
where would President Wilson find the
funds for a campaign, i he is 50 con.
sciantious in bis scrutiny Of eontribls
tions to his university
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
Lord j nantaln BED anr.

Harry Lord, third baseman. who was
the first Of the Boston American play
ers to sign for next season, has been
appointed captain By Manager Pat
Donovan, Lord was the leader OF the
Red sox ia 1908 after Doc Gessler waa
released to Washington Harry is a
magnetic player. and 1t is the general
opinion Of the fans that IL he had been
captain 81 the team an during the 1900
campaign the Red soz would have
finished at least second and might
possibly have won the pennant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
4 Mennrsh y Manr 80.

one o. the Emperor Menellk's weak
nesses is the matter d beds In bis
sleeping palace there are number Of
rooms, ana each possesses different
bedstead either Of wood or iron. built
high OF low It il the empercr's prac,
tice to sleep IA one or the other, just
as the fancy takes him. Since his last
serious illness he has considerably
changed BIS mode Of living He was
accustomed to take violent exercise.
but be has rensuaced this for sedan.
sasx LA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

What with The Aud and the Aids
trials, the public is getting confused.
But let the public remember that Aud
vas sesuscd mostly with lambastlng .
married airter,H willis Aids is charged
with taking bride. A difference, isn't
therei
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

Frederick O. Fleetwood's gubernatorial
platform, as printed today starts as
II the Morrisville gentleman were about
70 wander through maze Of meaning
less words, the start being fully az vague
as the platform Of John A. Mead but it
continues and ends with some positive
assertions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

prepare such revision. The governor
appointed Clarke G. Fits Of Brattle
horo, x n Watson Of SCI Adams and
}. IT, Gleason Of Lynaonvlle o. the com
mission The next general assembly il
likely TO deal with the question with
comprehensive report before Ii for its
guidance Brattlehoro Phoenix
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

The Rutland News is inclined TO doubt
the dispatch in one Of IFS Vermont con.
iemporaries, which, in announcing the
death Of a Montpelier woman, stated
"she Il survived BY four husbands" IN
spite Of the present Mormon 'invasionp
in Vermont, we think The News must be
justified in its doubt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

The novel situation Of father trying
case before court in which his son
is q judge is now afforded in the vermons
supreme court; but the son, Judge
George n. Powers, very discrcetly with
drew from the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
vERMovT AS oUARRYINo cENTER

NhhMONt Ao QDAkh1tNS CENlEf.
The growing prominence Of Vermont
II the quarrying world is indicated BY
Che statement that The headquarters Of
She marble workers union Of America
may be transferred shortly to Rutland,
Already the headquarters of the quarry
workers international association Of
North America is located in Vermont,
At Barre; while the largest single union
Of the granite cutters international as
ISOLATION is the Barre branch. with many
smaller braBahes in the outlying terri
tory Thus II viii be seen that Vermont
in the two former cases Is recognized
officially as the principal point Of the
marble and quarrying industries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

George II. Pulsbury Withdraws from
Coarin and pillsbury

George III Pillshury. Of the firm Of
Coariu and pillsbury, furniture dealers.
has withdrawn from The partnership, and
Tie place is hiled by his son. Ralph ~
and the firm will continue TO do business
under the same name as heretofore inns
change is made necessary BY the Illness
81 Mr. pilshufy, VINO has never regained
hs usual health since suffering from
severe attack 81 the grippe two years
ago and also by the increase Of business
AZ the millinery and department. store
az Mrs Pillshury, where be viii devote
his time While the community regrets
the retiring Of The older men from the
more active duties Of business life, they
are glad 70 welcome the young men ~
business circles and tu have them estab
lish their homes in town.
sheriff George =. Winch Of MeIndoes
was ID town saturday.
The auditors commenced the work Of
settling the towns accounts Tuesday
Miss Jennie Taylor il working for
Mrs. r. D. shorey during the vacation
season
Mr. and Mrs. T. n. Hall visited Mr..
and Mrs Carl Nelson Al Ryeeate Corner
Friday.
The missionary society Of the Baptist
church met with Mrs. A. n Teller this
afternoon
The Ladies' Aid Of the Baptist society
realized 50 from rs eonundrum social
and supper Friday evening.
Mrs. lydia Harvey returned from
West Barnet Friday and ia working As
honsslseeper for S. G. Carpenter.
Seven persona were received into mem
bership al The Methodist church at the
close Of the morning service Sunday.
The village school closed Friday for
the remainder u the winter Exercises
were held il The primary department.
Dr. II. II. lee Of wslls River was
called here Friday ia council with DR..
j. n. Eastman IN the ease Of Miss Emma
Jones, who was very IN last week, but
is now recovering.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09
aRANITEVILLE

The ladies Of the Episcopal church viii
meet with Mrs Walter Belville on Thurs
dav afternoon at o'clock
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

DR.. Cook u now inflicted on the Ber
mnda islands BY a vigilant newspaper.
Or is It The effort Of the Bermudas press
agsnti
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

Wbepl The older Mayor Fitzgerald
grows, the more be looks like Joseph
II. choate, 30 they ten us. Getting
classy sh, Money!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

Theodore Roosevelt 10 visit Emperor
william Of Germany. "Hello, Teddy
"Howdy. BILL"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

Old Gotrox WHAT are your prospects,
young mani
Haranp Fine. Your daughter has
just promised to marry Phladel-
phia Record
AHaiFe de coeE
Corydon.
I'll take your photo, Phyllis dear.
And celebrate your charms right here.
Phyllis.
I cannot think what you can see
70 sing about In little ne.
corydon
TIL leave your photo on the shelf
And sing instead about myself.
When | was frat BY love possessed.
My heart was in my mouth;
But, az the Wild affair progressed,
That tiresome member travelled south
For, with 80 many IN The field,
Mine seemed the uuhkeliest Of suit;
The more felt my doom was scaled,
The more ny heart was in my boots.
And then / tried to use fnesse
But failed my object 70 achieve,
He canHet hope for much sanoass
Who wears his heart upon his sleeve.
was ia sorry case,
For mine t. not a heart Of oak.
And wearing L ii such q place,
4 naturally get i broke.
| thought 70 buy another one
And have il fitted on The spot,
The doctor said. 1T can't b done,
You'll have to steel the heart you've
gel"
But OIL the pa6Hed surprise with which
The sympathetic fellow WINGED,
As / explained the fatal hitch
Twas stolen On the seventh inst.7
Phyllis.
You pig, you might have mentioned
thias you've acted hsarties.ly.
Corydon.
Oh. come, I say Look here, yon know
You said yourself not long ago
phyilis.
Yon needn't argue We mnst pert
] hate q man Without a heart-Funeh,
------
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-09

Death Of Native and Lifelong Resident.
Funeral To-day.

Hiram y. Smalley q native and life
long resident Of this place, died Sat
mday at the Mary Fletcher hospital ia
Burlington, where he had gone for ~ On
Grafton. Upon examination 1t was
found that be was suffering with a can.
Ger In the stomach and that the disease
was So far advanced that an operation
could not bring relief. u was hoped
that he might rally sufficiently to re-
turn home, bat be failed steadily until
The end. lie was born IN Northfeld
"a years ago and most 81 has life had
been spent here. where be was q tool
sharpener by trade. lie was obliged to
give up the work because OF so health
he was a member Of the l. O. Q. + He
IS survived by i widow The funeral
was held to-day Ia the Methodist church,
Rev A. II Webb officiating the burial
service Of the Odd Fellows being con.
Quoted At the church, following the Fegu-
lar service.
The directors Of the Dog River Valley
Fair association held another meeting
last Wednesday and II was voted to
hold the next foir September 10, Il and
10. J. F. Plunkett was chosen super
iutendent Of horses and r. A. Jones
and Charles McCarty superintendenis 81
cattle. sheep and swine Mrs. r NJ.
Mason and Mrs. Arthur Smith VII be
clerks, and j. p Plunkett and J. A..
Donahue officers Of the police depart
ment 4 new poultry house viii prob.
ably be built and tight board fence
six feet high, with several stands Of
braided wire on top, will Be put on the
west side o. the grounds 20 keep ont
the people who have wont 70 sneak IN
on that side Of The grounds without pay
ing