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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

cessive elections of DR., Benton as head
of various state educational, and allied
associations in Kansas and Ohio give
evidence of the confidence felt in his
executive abilities. As an educator, too,
he has taken a high rank throughout the
country. Thus it seems that DIR. Ben
ton viii bring to the Office of president
of the university of Vermont just those
qualities which are most desired
On its part, the university offers much
for the incoming executive. 1t is not
a. large institution, as colleges and uni-
verities are rated now, but it has had
an honored career for more than cen
fury, striving to live up faithfully to
the ideals of higher institution of
learning. During recent years it has
been laying the foundation for expan-
sion and it only lacks energetic leader
ship to give it large measure of prog
ress The university has fine set of
buildings, and it is now fairly well
equipped with endowment, thanks to the
late President Buckham and his co-work-
ers The opportunity is ripe for the
right man. 1t is expected that DR.. Ben
ton is that man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18
TALK OF THE TOWN

Fritz jackson went to Highgate yes.
terday on a business trip.
Sixty cents per pair, muslin curtains,
are extra good values at Perry's for Sat
urday.
William Mari Of Mari & Gordon LETT
this noon on a business trip to New
York.
Mrs R. NJ, Minard went to Bur
lington to-day for visit with rela-
tiyes
Two for 25c, homespun towels and un.
bleached bath towels, an extra good
valueat Perry's Saturday.
Fifty cents each, short kimonos, pink.
blue lavender and black and white mus
lin, at Perry's Saturday.
Special sale of silk waists for Fri
day and Saturday; all the latest styles,
new peasant sleeves and Dutch neck,
white and colors. Paris Shirtwaist
house,
Special sale of silk waists for Fri
day and Saturday,; all the latest styles,
new peasant sleeves and Dutch neck,
white and colors Paris Shirtwaist
house
Mr. and Mrs George Cole Of Church
street left this morning for North
Conway, n H.. where they will be
employed in hotel during the COM
ing summer
Arrivals at the hotel Otis yesterday
were registered as follows: c. IL.
Kimball St Johnsbury; r. NJ Baum
gardner, G. f. Brown, f w. Clemens,
G. r Ranney, Boston; James Stevens,
j r Charles, Lenoxville, p. O.; c.
G Maynard, E Feddis, New York
City; f. J Molten, Boston; G. H.
Morgan, Toronto; A. G. Bigelow,
Brookfeld; r. +. Harvey, Platts-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18
THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNI.
VERSITY OF VERMONT.

In the selection Of President Guy Pot
ter Benton of Miami university to be
president OF the university of Vermont,
as successor to the late Matthew II.
Buckham, the trustees of the institu-
ton have chosen wisely, as it appears
at the present time, and in good sea-
son. The new executive head comes to
Vermont with a wealth of experience
in educational life, as well as training
in administrative work That experience
is comprehensive in that it is not con
fined to merely the clustered life of
the university, but was started in prac-
teal work in Kansas public schools
transferred then to the larger field of
the state department of education in
Kansas and finally placing Dr. Benton
as president of Upper Iowa university
and again as president of Miami uni
versity in Ohio one of the Oldest Of
the western institutions. Thus, DR..
Benton has been enabled to get a firm
grasp of the educational system from
the A. B. Cts even to the postgraduate
departments. That should give him a
sympathetic association with the field OF
education in general and enable him to
keep his university in close touch with
the secondary and the public schools Of
the state. He should ne able to vital
ize the work Of the university OF Yer
mont in its relations TO the people Of
the whole state rather than to permit
a wall to be b1ilt about the institution.
One great need in Vermont is that the
state university, without lowering its
standards in any way. get down to the
people. This the coming president
should BE- able to do; and his training
would seem TO indicate that likelihood
In the field Of administration, the sue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

1t has been a long time since insan-
ity was brought up as the defense in
Vermont murder trial; yet it is a very
effective line to follow The placing of
Arthur Bean, the Essex county youth
charged with double murder, in the state
hospital for insane, indicates that in
sanity may be the defense in his case,
with the consequent chance for disagree
ment OF experts and a long drawn out
trial. Nevertheless, the decision to place
the youth under observation is proper
and timely.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

A safe guess is that Maine contributes
to the national ash-heap all out Of pro-
portion to its wealth, Portland, for in
stance, lost its 100000 high school
building yesterday and was spared far
worse loss by the favorable atmospheric
conditions. Coming SO soon after Ban
gor's experience with S3,00000O fire.
Portland was naturally alarmed greatly
over the possibility. Besides these fires
the smaller places Of the stae are con-
stantly reporting losses somewhat small
er than Portland's yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF CELoN MORRIS.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
Of Nashing ton, Commissioners, TO receive, ex-
anime. aud adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate OF Ceian Morris.
late Of Cabot in sstd District, deceased. and
all claims exhibited in Offset thereto hereby
give notice that We will meet for the purpose
aforesaid. at his late residences IN the Town Of
Cabot In said District. on the GOTH day OF June
and the 7th day Of November next. from I
o'clock T. NJ. until o'clock p. II. on each OF
said days and that SIX months from the 9Th day
Of NAV. A. u. 1911. l. the time limited by said
Court for skid creditors % present their claims
70 Us for examination and allowance.
Dated az Cabot this 18th day Of Nay, A. ID.
ielL
o. u. SMITH Commis-
ANDREW CORLIsS sioners
NAY ts-z5-juns
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

The preparations being made for rapid
filling of the old riverbed back of Main
street are being watched with interest,
almost apprehension, for warm weather
viii turn the place into a stenchhoe
and breeder of disease because it has
been made dumping-ground ever since
The river was turned. The sooner it is
buried, the better for the health Of the
community.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

Following the quasi-oRcial announce
ment that A. NJ. Fletcher of Cavendish
viii be q candidate for governor Of Yer
mont comes the statement by the ST.
Johnsbury CALIFORNIAN that it wouldn't
be surprised if Lieut. Gov. Slack of ST.
Johnsbury bailiwick should become
candidate also. A year and more to the
convention, and two half-announced can
didates already!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

President Taft is losing some OF that
smoothness of manner in treating men
and things. The way he thwacked the
small headed men" in certain Washing
ton clubs is a real joy, showing that the
president is getting down to brass tacks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

Dillingham; and Pay are of one mind
about reciprocity, as we note by the
Congressional Records account OF the
Senate debate, Whatever the belief
about the correctness OF their position,
one must compliment them for coming
out in the open and taking a stand on
the mater rather then being ciphers in
the discussion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

ParIor cars on the Montpelier 4 Wells
River railroad summer means, probably,
that the b. & NJ. officials do not take
kindly to the humping which the curves
subject the passengers to. Anyway, it
will be welcome change to the patrons
of the road.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

Senator Lorimer couldn't find a bet
ter example than President Diaz, who
has decided TO come down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

Shall we continue to pave North Main
street with good intentionsl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

The little colleges turn out the most
college presidents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

Ohio has sent some good men to Yer
mont, and is about to send another.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

TO RENT-Furpished room; also Two rooms
suitable for light housekeeping. Inquire at
To- unmer Street. 55tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

wANTED-Lawns to NOW aud take care Of
Inquire or call at III South Main Street 55t5s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18

WANTED--A man for driving good team;
also good, capable girl for general house
work in a family OF four Good wages. L. H.
slayton, East Montpelier, VT. Telephone cali
s47-22, Montpelier. 55n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18
TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED

FOR RENT--A tenement at IL Elm Street
c. Nj. Perry. Agent, rs North Main Street 55t
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-18
Friday, Saturday and Monday
3 Days Sale at This Store

The first half of May has kept busy We know the
place merchandise such remarkable low
prices is saving every that TO this
Note the bargains offer for the next 3 days in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-29
Good SPORTING Events.

Today Starter A. d. Horn of Farm
ington gave u demonstration Of his
ability to handle a horse race. Through
the reporters bad writing Mr. Horn 5
name was given as Ham" in Thurs
day mornings Journal. but 1t isn't so;
he is Horn every day in the week. He
was ably aided by timers who had the
horse lovers instinct and the spirit
of absolute fairness for drivers. The
officials of the new association were
everywhere present and well satisfied
with results. considering that the
I weather man forgot to temper the
winds to the lambs who were in sum
mer underwear.
That chariot race was n feature,
hut if one of those horses had Stun
bled the mix-up couldn't have been
Strengthened out in time for Friday
mornings Journal. 1t was only a one
half mile race but those big horses
were not in love with the job.
When Harold sullivan OF Kent's Hill
came down the stretch with his Iour
horses galloping madly abreast. he was
only four noses behind the three horses
of Warren Butman of Readfield The
Judges. in tile excitement of the last mo-
ments, forgot their watches but 1t was
a little under Star Pointers record.
George L. Allen of Livermore Falls and
Earl Hutchins did a motor cycle race of
Three miles in five minutes and 81 seconds.
the latter winning by a few wheels.
Ed Smith of Fayette and II. NJ. Shaw
OF Winthrop gave three interesting trials
of skill at estimating, 20 miles an hour
with automobiles. The first mile was o
draw in aOss. Instile second heat Shaw
did the mile in sol and Smith in S.e2. In
the third heat Shaw won by doing the
mile in 3o6s and Smith in $40 1t was a
good demonstration to the watchers OF
tCoE.inued on Page lrour.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-29
ReadfieId Fair Closes
Up Handsomely.
It CIinChed Old Friends
And Won Many New.
Association Well Satisfied, Con-
siderIng Weather a Bill URkind.
Horse Racing Worth Going Far
To See, on Thursday.
Chariot Race, auto Race, Motor.
cycle Race-The Premiums.

Readfield. Me-, Sept. 2s.-(SpeciaD
-Readfield fair has won many good
friends this year. and there is no
doubling IT. It was handled in bus
iness-like manner and words of praise
We're heard everywhere among the
people who came for a good time, to
renew old friendships aud form new
ones. Il was like Sunday school
picnic in its tone of quiet appreeia-
tiyeness of the occasion, but none the
less enjoyed as good sport and good
show. Next year, with time for ar
rangements and proper advertising Of
events, the prediction is free that
Readiield viii draw record crowds and
exhibits that will make other fairs
go some
One gentleman here today said: IF
] live and can go to any fair next
year il is to be Readfield. whether
go To any State fair or not" Another
gentleman. who is IS years old and
80 years young. said that he met here
today ! schoolmate Of g. years ago.
That incident was worth all the fairs
l have seen this year" he remarked.
1t was a good crowd for a last day
and stiff fall wind.
But aside from the social features
of this fair is respectable midway,
a fair exhibit of live stock, poultry.
bees, etc, some pumpkins. (and speak
ing of pumpkins. you ought to have
seen them) squashes, potatoes, beets.
turnips and the rest of their brothers
that reminds YOU of a genuine old
fashioned boiled dinner,
And applesi CALIFORNIA; oranges
and plums aren't in a comparison
with what the old Kennebec Valley
produces in the way of fruit. Then
there was corn--corn in traces that
makes you think of the old open
chamber; long golden ears of flint
corn; plump white ears of sweet
corn; handsome red ears that would
have created riot at an old-time
husking-but rot a bit of evidence of
Old John Barleycorn.
Reporters are always honest. but
those jars of canned STUFF looked so
inviting that perhaps it was just as
we'll Supt. Willard +. Norcross kept
his eye on your correspondent. II you
wish to know more of the temptation
just glance down the list of awards.
Describing pretty things" is not the
writer's stronghold. but the awards
tell of busy schools and deft house
wives. artists with pencil and brush,
needle and silk-and butter paddle.
oh, you products of the htehen!'
We envy a whole lot of Kennebec
husbands. brothers and sweethearts
the tapping good things TO come.
And don't forget to look at the fruit
list of awards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-29
CORRECTED FIGURES.
OFFICIAL FIGURES.
Town Clerks Testify.

1t vas $40 F. NJ. when the Governor
and Council took up the matter of the
correction of the election returns. NJ.
S. Rolway of Augusta and Scott Will
son of Portland were present in the
interests of the No-License Movement
and conducted the case for the appli-
cants for corrections in the returns.
Frederick G. Fassett of Portland. sec
rotary OF the Maine Non-Partisan Self
Government League, was also present
bat took no part in the hearing. The
questioning of the witnesses was done
mostly by Attorney General Pattangall
and Councillor Patch, who took up
mainly the matters of the making of
the returns, sealing of the ballots and
whether or not folding doors were
used at the polling places. y steno-
graphic record of the proceedings was
kept by the Governor and Council. Miss
Winslow of the agricultural depart
inent acting as stenographer
Attorney Hclway first fled the APP
plications for correction from the two
Nroostook county towns of Limestone
and Wsstfield John Z. McMennamin,
town clerk Of Limestone, testified on
direct examination by Mr.. Holway that
he had been town clerk since 1904, and
that he was present at the recent cleo
ton and made record Of the election.
He then produced the town record as
evidence.
Councillor Patch asked when the rec
ord in the book was made and Mr.. Nc
Mennamin replied: L put it in that
book, yesterday"
"Havc you any other record?" in
, CURED Mr.. Patch. Il have the record
made at the time" replied the town
clerk, and Mr., Holway explained. He
has the record made in actual towr
meeting"
i think that is the only record that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-29

interests us" interposed Governor
Plaisted Attorney General Pattangall
asked: DO l understand that tbs rec
ord which is offered for the purpose of
correcting the returns WAS not made
until after the returns We're made?'
Yes. it was" replied McMennamin.
Have you the record made in open
town meeting?H asked Mr.. Holway. Il
made a record on q specimen ballot in
open town meeting was the answer.
WAS the return made before or after
that record inquired Councillor
Patch. THE return was made after the
record replied the town clerk.
The specimen ballot was introduced
as part of the testimony and examine
tion revealed the fact that il recorded
the vote of Limestone as. Yes, u; No,
175; defective. 9.
The next witness called was John
Franklin TAYLOR, town clerk of West
field, who said that he commonly
went by the name of Frank" His rec
ord look was also introduced as evil
donce and Councillor Patch was right
on the spot with the inquiry when
was this record made >"
Il made il the next day after the
election from a ballot that / copied
the vote on at town meeting" Where
is that specimen ballot?" I have it
here. rs it your only record made
in open town meeting?' 1T Is"
did you make the returns from the
ballot?' Il did"
Councillor Patch then asked. Were
there swinging doors on the polling
booths % Il am quite sure that there
was not" replied Mr.. Taylor. did.
you get a letter in regard to placing
swinging doors upon the booths2'
was Mr.. Patch's next question. Il
don't recolleet getting any circular"
Continued on Page Ten.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-29
ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARGES
VIOLATION or ELECTION LAWS.
Governor Piaisted Proclaims Davies Direct
Primary Bill Law Within 30 Days--Re-
suit of Northern Aroostook Regis
try Referendum Is in Doubt.
NO MAJORITY, 74s.


The town clerks of Limestone,
Westfield and Athens appeared.
Thursday afternoon. before the Gov
ernor and Council and presented tes-
timony under cath, showing that the
actual returns from those towns upon
the vote on the repeal of the prohihi-
tory amendment at the bye-electton OF
Sept. il. was the reverse Of what il
VAS declared to b. in their returns to
the Governor and Council. The town
clerk of Iatinicua Isle plantation did
rot appear IN person. bat application
for similar change IA that voting
precinct was dled y Il 3 HoIway of
Augusta. representing the NoLiccnse
Movement.
The Council Just before adjournment
passed sha following order: ordered.
That applications Tor making correc-
tions IN the returns al the recent cleo
ton ma be flied 1T any time prior
to Oct. .. in accordance With the pro-
visions Of Section 50 Of Chapter of
the Revised Statutes. and that the
Governor and Council win be in ses-
sion at 4 p. N. upo4 that date, for
the purpose Of holding a hearing up
Oh Shtli II#tt3GGt kstltSt : iit 0tt%1 Ai1lllCsi
in the order MARKS the expiration of
the 20 days, which began at the former
Council meeting in September, and
which is reckoned by the Governor
and Council as the end of the time
during which applications for correc-
tons may be received. The Governor
and Council viii then have until Dec.
l. before they are obliged by law To
declare the result of the election.
The reversal of votes in Limestone
Westfield, Athens and Matinicus Isle
will give a NO majority of 7iS in
the place of the &c Yes majority.
which was canvassed by the Governor
and Council at the previous September
meeting. An important feature of the
hearing was the statement by Attor
rey General Pattengall that in nearly
one-fourth of the towns of the State
the election laws in regard to swing
ing doors at the polling booths had
been violated and his urging the
Council 10 consider whether or NOT
those towns should be disfranchised.
Following are the changes asked for
by the town clerks in their applca,
tons for corrections:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-29
STATE OF MAINE.
BY The Governor.
DID ncI AaIAtfsIf,Nv

Whereas under the provisions of
Section Is. Part Third. of Article
-Four OF the constitution of the State
of Maine. as amended, petitions sign
ed by not less than 1900 electors
were fled in the office of the seere-
tary OF State, Feb. 8, 1911, proposing
to tie Legislature for its considera-
ton a bill entitled IAN Act to pro-
vide fer nomination of candidates of
political parties by primary elections"
And whereas. the bill proposed as
above vas not enacted without change
BY the LEGISLATURE at the session at
which ii was presented. and in &C.
eordaaee with the provisions of the
constitution Il proclamation was is
sued by the Governor on the Sth day
of MAY 1911. ordering that said mea-
sure he referred TO the people at a
special election to be held on the Sec
ond Monday Of September, 1911, be-
ing the nth day of said month.
And whereas. the lists of votes cast
in the cities, towns and plantations
sure. having been returned to the Of
flee of the secretary of State, were
examined by the Governor and Coun-
ell on the 10th day of September.
1911 and found to be as follows. to
wit. 65,S10 votes in faver of said
measure and 21,774 votes opposed to
said measure.
Now. therefore, /. Frederick w.
Plaisted. governor of the State of
Maine by authority of Section 10.
Part Third, of Article Four of the
constitution of the State OF Maine, as
amended, do issue this proclamation,
and declare said measure adopted, to
take effect and become a law In so
days after the date hereof
Il. 50
In witness whereof, I have caused
the seal of the State to be here
unto affixed. at Augusta, this 18th
day OF September in the year of
our Lord 1911, and of the Independ-
enoe Of The United States of Amer
lea the 136th.
FREDERICK W. PLAISTED.
BY the Governor.
Attest: CYRUS W. DAVIS,
Secretary of State.