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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
A Trying Position.

The task before the Vermont Anti
Saloon league--to find new superin-
tendent to succeed c. J Ferguson-is not
an easy one, and the selection viii re-
qnire much wisdom and foresight The
league has done good work for the tenn
perance interests of the state; it stands
for sobriety which means something
to the moral, business and social wei
fare of the people; and whatsoever may
be its executive officer, he must be pre-.
pared to put up a strong fight against
forces which tend to break down in
stead of building up. So far as The
Tribune has been able to discover, Mr..
Ferguson has carried on vigorous cam
paign, and there were numerous protests
against his resignation. If his addresses
in Ludlow may be taken rs samples of
what he has given elsewhere, he has
abused neither the saloon keeper nor
the drinking man, but has persistentiy
endeayored TO keep the attention of the
people fixed on the enormity of the liq-
nor traffic, the crime and degradation
which follow in its wake. and the me-
eessity for alertness by the temperance
element if it would keep the state out
of the clutches of the liquor octopus.
The position at the head of the league
is a trying one; and he must have tact,
patience, and a thick skin, who essays
to fill it.-Ludlow Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

The vote of the New Hampshire
legislature to purchase the land in and
around Crawford Notch and preserve it
as a park of natural scenery must com
mend itself to all people who appreciate
the value of such natural attractions.
It is simply one Of the steps that must
be taken in New England and YER
mont especially, in the near future if
this section is to retain its power to
attract people from all sections of the
world
The value of land that viii produce
anything that can be used for timber
has became so great and timber 50
scarce that we cannot longer depend
upon private ownership to maintain and
preserve our natural scenery. Private
owners cannot afford to do il. Already
the slopes Of every mountain peak OF
prominence in the state have been per-
manentlv marred by the lumberman.
Every watershed in Vermont has had
its value as a source of water supply
seriously reduced by the utting of its
merchantable timber. Beauty, useful
ness and value have been sacrificed TO
the immediate profits Of private owner
ship in a large proportion Of our terri
tory and IL is rapidly encroaching on
territory that previously has been I'M
profitable for private exploitation We
cannot depend upon private generosity
longer but must develop some public
scheme.
Vermont is fortunate in having
one great beauty spot presented to it
for preservation in the gift Of Col
Batfell Of a thousand acre tract on
the slopes Of Came's Hump. But the
people cannot rely on gifts alone II
the state attempts this it win lose
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

many beauty spots that it can i'll al.
ford to have destroyed.
The Importance of preserving our
naural beauty spots is evident when
one remembers they draw sght-seers
from all sections Of the land from gem
Grafton to generation So long as the
beauties Of Smugglers' Notch, Mt.
Mansfield, Cancels Hump and Killing
ton the valleys and the hills can be
preserved will people come to see
them When they are destroyed by
the lumbermen they are deserted by
them for other profitable fields and
their power to attract visitors is gone
Their permanent value is sacrificed for
temporary gain and the people OF the
present have robbed the generations
coming after them. 1t is time for the
people Of Vermont to begin the formu-
latlon and discussion of plan that
will enable them to conserve these yalu
able permanent attractions. St. Johns
bury CALIFORNIAN
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
We Clean, Press and Repair Clothing
FHRDGfI'RSi
~m4 eszsE-------s.r..s-- ss11sEzas Sse
ia North Main Street, Barre, Vermont
The Big Store with Little Prices.

manual training school which the city
without question stands in need OF at
the present time The manual train
ing school will give the young people
Of the city practical training in various
crafts and thus fit them far better for
life than is possible under the estab-
lished system and it win give also much
of the same instruction which is now af-
forded If the citizens vote for this APP
preparation now, the school probably
cannot be opened until next fall at the
earliest Therefore, prompt action ought
to be taken at the meeting next Tues
day evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

nautical training ship Ranger, is visit
ing at G. u Sivright's
Some recent arrivals at the Williams
town inn ae as follows: T., S. Fiske,
Montpelier; J A Rogers and J II
Mcdonald, st. Adams; l.. w Howard,
White River junction; Edward j
Rogers, San Francisco, Cal
There will be services in the churches
Sunday morning at lO;45 In the even
ing it is expected that there will be
a union service at the Methodist
church with sermon by Rev j @.
Angel Evening service begins at
7:30.
Windsor G. Dirty received a copious
shower Of cards Friday to remind him
of his forty-seeond birthday. Such
experiences are calculated to make ono
feel young rather than old MIR. Dirty
appreciates this friendly remembrance,
and desires to thank his many friends.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
The curfew Fizzle.

"A curfew regulation has recently
been adopted in Lyndonville and its
operation vii be watched with interest
by many in other communities, who
feel the need of some regulation that
win keep young people off the streets,
after certain hours at night. If it
works out properly in Lyndonville, and
its working viii depend upon its off.
Gals back of it, the chances are good
that many another town in the state
will pass similar ordinances. The sug-
Cestion has more than once been made
that it would be mighty good thing
for Fair Haven il her boys and girls
could be kept of the streets after GER
tair hours at night, say s o'clock, and
there are many elderly people in town
who would like to see some such regu-
lation as the curfew tried out here if
4 could be depended upon to produce
this result Fair Haven Era.
st. Adams has been all through this
curfew law delusion. as have several
other well meaning Vermont communi-
ties. only to find that it is a delusiOn
and nothing else,
Some Of our good friends still per.
sist IN the curious tenlpeTanehtdl uis-
position to believe that the mere fiat of
law can work almost miracles in re-
form, no matter what the moral edu-
cation or tendencies Of the people that
have to live under the law or of their
ueighbors that have TO enforce it. Any
law that undertakes to control obedi-
ence BY force to standard of living
the majority of the people are not
willing to subscribe 10 from enlightened
seIf-interest, is a dead letter from the
start.
The average person in any community
does not regard the presence Of
child or youth on the street after a
certain hour as on act Of vice or
wrong doing in and OF itself Vice or
wrong. doing are not regulated by the
eloce- face and the hands that traverse it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

Henceforth and hereafter we will have
all the sympathy and best wishes for
the boys who are publishing an after
noon daily, One weeks experience was
sufficient to convince us that every aft
ernoon paper in the state is entitled to
just about double the support it is re-
ceiving. Waterbury Record
Nevertheless, by geenral agreement,
your efforts at daily journalism were a
marked suc<ss, judging by the copies
of the paper which have been received
here. Brother Whitehill is to be con-
graduated on his versatility in the news
paper field.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
E. M. F. AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN
RUN $4,000 MILES AND AN
OTHER THOUSAND ADDED
TO 1T BY A MONT
PELIER MAN.

A Montpelier gentleman, who has
been in the west for number 81
weeks in the interest OF The National
Life, returned few days ago and
states he employed an Z NJ + auto.
mobile in his business. which had pre-
yiously been RIM $4,000 and was run
over 1000 miles more in his service,
during which time it averaged eonsid
cradle over 100 miles per day, during
which time four sets of tires were
worn out, owing to the condition Of
the country over which the car Travelled.
The tires wore out but the f NJ II
car continued to stand up under tie
hard service, and will undoubtedly put
no another $4,000 miles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
WILLIAMSBURG.

There viii be social dance at the
Grange hall Wednesday evening from s
to 70
Charles II Beckett Of New York is
here on one of his business and visit
ing trips.
Edwin n. Foque Of West Medford,
Mass, who has just graduated from the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

The management of the Barre opera
house has been fortunate in booking
Grace George for next Monday night
and Virginia Harmed for the following
Monday, two important stage events.
This booking is due to the support which
has been given this season to the bet
ter class of theatrical attractions, in
dicating that Barre and the surrounding
towns appreciate a good playhouse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

We hear that the b. & NJ. is more than
likely to build from Barre to White
River Junction, via Chelsea, thus put
ting Montpelier, Barre and Orange coun-
tvs shire town on the main line of a
great railroad Morrsville Messenger.
Hope your hearing isn't defective.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

1t is sincerely TO be hoped that Gov
ernor Mead's efforts at compromise
agreement between the Boston & Maine
and the Central Vermont railroads at
Brattleboro will prove effective and that
the idea of special session Of the leg
islature will be dropped forthwith,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
THE EVENING DRAWING SCHOOL

Various organizations have been work
ing during the last few years to secure
a public evening drawing school for
Barre, and the efforts have now come
to head in the report which is pub
lished to-day regarding the probable cost
of the undertaking. The attention of
all readers is directed toward the state
ment, so that the citizens may have a
definite idea of the matter when it comes
up for consideration at the city meet
ing next Tuesday evening. The total
cost Of $1,000 for beginning the school
is somewhat heavy but it must be
borne in mind that after the initial cost
the expenditures for the school will be
materially less, being largely, for the
next succeeding years, the cost Of in
struetion since most Of the equipment
viii have been supplied at the outset
The question Of location is easily met.
with the choice Of the Mathewson build
ing on Elm street, which has base.
ment easily adapted for the needs Of
the school
This school viii be of great value to
the city. directly, because Of its benefit
to the chief industry Of the city; it will
be Of value, indirectly, as the basis for
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
Current Comment
Farmer Harris.

Vermont's "Jack" Harris, government
employee and newspaper writer, pre-
diets that the Canadian reciprocity
measure win not pass the Senate.
Seems like our old friend, who would
be something of farmer up in Dan
vile, if Congress staid adjourned long
enough at time, is hunting more trou-
BILE than an almanac maker-Northfeld
NeMa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
Ingles and tests
The Perfect Recompense.

Miss Passay-You have saved my
life, young man. How can / repay
your How can show my gratitude !
Are you married
Young Man-Yes; come and be a
cook for us-Woman's Home Com
panion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

The thief got $1,000 Of st. Johnsbnry's
jewels, but considerably left the towns
good name because Unacceptable any
where outside Of ST, Johnsbury
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
The Worst.

Willie-"Whst's the most ferocious
animal in the circus, papal'
Pa-"The calliope, my son. '--Wom-
ans Home Companion for May.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
One Exception.

Money is not at the bottom Of
everything" sadly remarked the college
man, as he plunged his hands deep
down into his pockets Home Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
An Afterthought.

She used to be a pensiye maid,
But now. upon my life,
Since we married, I'm afraid
She's an expensive wife.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

Cast your eye this way'-and the
witness threw it at the judges feet in
the Camorrist trial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

This Mexican Madero does not grow
better with age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

New Hampshire still has Fast day
and thus announces to the world its
slowness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

After the storm, shredded Cape Cod
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

All those opposed Representatives
Foster and Plumley OF Vermont and 81
others.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22

Caruso has gone, but we have plenty
of canned" Caruso to serve up.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-22
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Babson in the n. Y. Times
says; "a study of history proves
that this country is growing bet
ter. and graft does not begin to
exist to-day as it did in the 40's."
The report of the steel trust,
armor plate and the government
perhaps needs ventilation, but in
the clothing industry graft was
eliminated when clothiers estab-
lished the one-price system.
AT this store a child
can purchase clothing just
as well as an expert, or if
Freddy Vanderbilt were
to buy twenty suits
from us he'd get no more
advantage in price than a
stranger buying one.
1t you like our plat
form come and look
at our new Spring Suits
at SIS; Spring Over
coats at SIS - Shower
Coats at SIS.
New Shoes, Hats, Shirts
and Neckwear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-26

landlords did it not have strength
and firmness enough to absolutely dis
regard them wherever public welfare
so demands.
I'm every locality where the people
have attained a sufficient degree Of
freedom from such dominating mas
tiers, the elections are conducted in a
true republican manner, and l had the
pleasure of observing the method of
procedure in the city of Tehauntepec
at the last presidential election. The
city was divided up into election pre-
cincts and three judges we're in charge
at each polling place. Regular lists of
all voters had been prepared, and as
each voter presented himself his name
was checked off, and his vote recorded
in a register, in which the law express
ly stipulates there must be no erasures.
THE government has already done
and is now doing all that could reason
ably be expected of any government
under similar circumstances to elevate
the masses of the people and prepare
them for the full exercise of the rights
of true republican citizenship. Schools
are established in nearly every town
and village in the land and a compul-
sorry education law has been enacted.
1t remains only to induce the people to
avail themselves of these privileges,
and this is gradually being done"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-26

year after year. The following deal
ers will be represented by the cars
which follow their names:
Roeske & Sindt. Ford; Interstate
Automobile company, Interstate; Velie
Motor Carriage company, Velie; In
ternational Harvester company, its own
cars; Billion Auto company. HupmO-
bile; Brown & Week. White Gasoline
car, White trucks; SchelIberg & How
ard, Cole 49," Holiday and RI. Flee
trio; Scott County Mercantile COM
pany. Maxwell; Pillow City company,
Midland; Ross Auto company, Ohio
Electric; Iowa Automobile company,
Cadillac: Buck Auto company, Pack
ard; Mason Carriage works, Chalmers
and Pierce Arrow; Klemme Auto COM
pany, Buick; Oldsmobile Sales COM
pany. Oldsmobile.
Exhibits will extend down both sides
of the room, with two rows of exhib-
it's in the center The location of each
car will be marked by a sign of red
and gold letters on a white ground,
which will add effectively 10 the decor
atoms. An excellent orchestra has
been secured for the entire show, and
programs well worth listening to will
be given each afternoon and evening.
The balcony will afford those who so
desire an excellent opportunity to lis
ten to the music and watch the crowds
in comfort.
At any rate it will be decidedly worth
attending whether one is interested in
the purchase of car or not, and from
present indications the committee in
charge is satisfied that this show will
far surpass in attendance that of last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-26

gives you a really good wholesome
breakfast.
Mound City paints may cost little
more, but! Ill & Ehleb.
Let William Johnson do your tin and
furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four
gives you a really good wholesome
breakfast.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave-
nue..
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat flour
gives you a really good wholesome
breakfast.
Carpenter Coal company, 1913
Twentieth street, old phone West
295. We handle best grades OF hard
and soft coal. Our motto, Satisfied
Customers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-26
CATCH GROUND
HOG CATCHER
Eugene Smith, Who Collected
$715 Bounty in Mercer,
Guilty of Fraud.
SWORE TO FALSE NUMBERS
One Case He Declared Contained 1913
ScaIps Found to Hold bat Two
and Some ScraIs.

Aledo, ILL.,. Jan. 26.-(special) -
Eugene Smith was found guilty by
the jury in the famous ground hog
case which has just been tried in the
Mercer county court. Last summer
Mr.. Smith received $715 as bounty
on 1850 ground hog "scalps." giving
his affidavit for the correct count OF
the scalps.
The supervisors became suspicious
and an actual count OF one case OF
the so-called 'scalps' was made. Ac-
cording to his affidavit the box con
tained 1913 scalps, but upon actual
count their were found to be but
two scalps. the remainder being but
scraps of skin that had been sworn
to as genuine scalps. The case was
brought before the grand jury and
indictment made. the case being
brought up I'm court the past week.
FUSS OVER BASKET.
In a case Of assault and battery
of Simon Falkovitch OF Aledo and y.
l.. Wicket of keithsburg, the jury
disagreed, standing . to 3 in Wick
ett's favor after two days OF DELHI
Grafton. The trouble grew out of
the use of Wickett's basket by
Falkovitch when selling potatoes in
Keithsburg and the trouble led 10
blows. Wicket striking Falkovitch
and throwing him down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-26
At Y. M. G. A.

Last evening at $50 a fine group
of boys gathered at the Y. NJ. G. A..
for the first regular meeting of the
Boys Bible Study and Social club,
which is to hold a meeting every
Wednesday. AS that was the last
Wednesday of the month a supper
was served and a debate on the sub
ject, Resolved, That Fire Is More
Destructive Than Water" was held
in addition to the regular lesson.
Next Wednesday the lesson will he
about "A Sailor Who Dared TO Take
Ridicule." A comic debate is being
arranged for the first social meeting
which will be held Feb. 3, and to
which all boys who attend either of
the first two meetings of the month
will be invited. The debate is Re
solved, That the Hole of a Doughnut
Is More Nourishing Than the Scent
of Limburger Cheese" In addition to
the debate other social activities will
be enjoyed. All members of the as
ISOLATION between the ages of IL and
l ; are invited to join this club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-26
DAVENPORT PLANS
SECOND AUTO SHOW
Attractive Exhibits at Coliseum
From Feb. 8 to
Feb. IL.

Automobile lovers of the tri-cities
will be offered an exceptional treat in
the automobile show which is to be
Davenport. The space has sold rapid
ly, and at present only one small space
large enough for a one-car exhibit is
left. All the firms which have con-
tracted for space are planning exhibits
very much out of the ordinary, which,
with the decorations that are being
made, will make the second annual
show of the Davenport Auto club one
long to be remembered. 1t is the de-
sire OF the committee to make this
show so attractive that the people OF
the tri-cities will insist upon making it
a permanent institution to be given
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-26
City Chat
SAND.

I observed a locomotive in the rail
road yards one day.
1t was waiting in the roundhouse,
Where the locomotives stay;
1t was painting for the journey, it was
coaled and fully manned
And it had a box the fireman was
filling full of sand.
1t appears that locomotives cannot
always have a grip
On their slender iron pavement. cause
the wheels are apt to slip.
And when they reach a slippery spot
their tactics they command
And to get a grip upon the rail they
sprinkle it with sand
If your track is steep and hilly, and
you have a heavy grade.
And if those who've gone before you
have the rails quite slippery
made;
II you ever reach the summit of the
upper tableland,
You'll find you'll have TO do it with a
liberal use of sand.
If you strike some frigid weather and
discover to your cost,
That you're liable 10 slip on a heavy
coat Of frost,
Then some prompt, decided action
will be called into demand.
And you'll slide clear 10 the bottom
if you don't have any sand.
You can get to any station that is on
life's schedule seen,
If there's fire beneath the boiler of
ambitions strong machine.
And you'll reach a place called Rich
town al a rate of speed that's
grand,
If for all the slippery places you've a
good supply OF sand.
-Caxton Magazine.
Leaf lard at Gilmore's.
Kerler & Co. make rugs
Carpenter Goa, company
Sell coal Phone west 29S.
Buy a home OF Reidy Bros
Tri-city Towel Supply company
Mems arctics 1925 up. Dolly Bros.
For express. call Spencer &c Trefz
Mrs. AUstiR's bUekwheat -four