The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-21
BARRE'S NEEDS
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declared, means the prosperity Of the
community
Referring to Barre's position at the
top 81 the granite monumental business
OF the country, probably Of the world
President DeBoer thought it might be
time for Barre to branch ont o little
into the building end 81 the granite in
dustry; and he thought that the granite
here might be more economically quar-
ried than at the present time lie
thought too that a clearinghouse might
be beneficial in the matter Of prices and
also IN the purchase Of granite working
machinery and che like.
Don't Kick Till You're Right,
Chairman John W. Redmond Of The
Vermont public service commission, Of
Newport. was the next speaker he said
that the problems Of the present day
IN this country are not political but
are economic. and It IS the province Of
such organizations as boards Of trade 70
see that the problems are settled right.
re said that II was the duty OF the
boards Of trade to educate the people asN
to what a right in the economie develop
NANAA ~ Nit NoNfNf ~ AAt A7ANA tAN
people 20 first study the conditions thor
oughiy, So that when they come before
the Vermont public service commission
they might thoroughly know the situa-
ton and that they might reach q fair
and just adjustment a grievances.
Mr. Redmond thought that Bafre's
shipping business had reached that pro-
portion where It might be well for the
board 81 trade to have a traffic commit
tee. Or even a paid traffic expert. to
study the city's traffic problems and
make recommendations regarding IL
Rev r NJ NcNenna 81 st. Monica's
church. representing the clergy Of the
city, said Il might be good omen for
the Barre board of trade that II Is q
young organization, only a year old
that may mean energy. He advocated
getting other industries in Barre to sup
plcment the granite business, 80 thar
young men, wishing 70 enter something
besides granite dealing o. handling
would not be compelled to leave the eity
fIe also spoke 81 the unsatisfactory rail.
road connections between this city and
Montpelier Junction.
Bringing the greetings Of the labor
union movement IN Barre. James Cruick
shank spoke hopefully Of the conditions
ia Barre aud said ne considered the pres
emit agreement n the granite trade 70 be
50 fair that there win Be no trouble dur
ing the period ef the bill to 1915 After
outlining The beneficial work 81 the labor
unions in Barre he declared that the
unions would stand back Of the board
81 trade in its n0nd work
President James Adie Of the Barre
Granite Manufacturers association
thought that Barre might be prospersd
more If the manufacturers would get
more for What they pvt into thair busi
advocated all Barre granite manufao
tured 10 Barre declared that much Is
lost by having Barre granite cut in
other places
After A. W. Allen had recited 4 BIZ.
morous selection John W Gordon, for
the legal profession, spoke briefly in
favor Al conservation ~ onr granite re-
sources taking the point that it "a piae.
ing stumbling hlocks before the feet Of
future generations To continue the prae-
tiee 81 hirving The beds ~ granite under I
huge heaps 81 0roiit o. waste granite. 4
He said that the time would come when 4
granite qasrTyiHe would "a conducted a.
greatly Increased cost. because 81 the
present practice Of throwing the eont
EN- unwarked qHanies
Speaking IA behalf 81 the municipality. I
City Clerk James Maekay. in few
words, brought the greetings Of the city
and Then the gathering
broke MP with the singing - AUD I
Lang syne to the accompaniment Of I
the orchestra.