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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26
HERE AND THERE
ABOUT BARRE

IL will be of interest to Barre people
to know that the Aberdeen granite in
dustry is worked up" over a discussion
of the use of pneumatic tools, the work
men complaining against both the sur
facing machine and the smaller hand
tool; but, strangely enough, much of the
complaint seems not to be directed there
against the dust that arises from the
use of the lools, but rather against the
effect of the small tool on the hand and
arm of the wielder. As the Aberdeen
Gazette expresses it, the Earring of the
tool on the rough stones, it is said,
shakes the arms of the operators as by
a galvanic battery and in extreme cases
produces an effect approaching semi
paralysis of the limbs" That is the
side taken by the men.
On the other hand. the Aberdeen en-
ployers declare that the statements made
by some of the men are grossly exag-
gerated" and that the use of the ordi-
nary pneumatic tool has no evil effect
on the workmen.
But whatever may be the statements
to the contrary, the workmen are not
satisfied in Aberdeen and the monumen-
tai branch of the Operative Masons &
Stonecutters' union has arranged for a
thorough investigation OF the question
from the medical standpoint.
Have you, reader, ever handled pneu-
matte tool when il was in operation?
If YOU have, YOU can vouch for much of
the truth of the statement that the feel
ing is like that of receiving an electric
shock in that member and even extend
ing up through the arm. And some of
the users of the tool will show you a
hand that is yellow as withered leaf
from long-continued grasping of the
shaking implement But we have never
heard of hand or arm being perma-
nently paralyzed by grasping it.
Indeed, the most of the complaint
about the use of air tools in Barre and
vicinity is over the action of the air
current in stirring up the granite dust
and sending it flying from one end of
the stoneshed to the other. In full OPP
Grafton, the interior of granite plant
looks like a London fog and with pure
air at premium. Just what to do with
the dust nuisance is problem which
has resisted all efforts as far as sue
essful solution is concerned.
And it is a problem not only to the
granite cutters but to the granite manu-
facturers as well. 1t is safe to say
that not one in a hundred manufacture
ers would hesitate to install reason
able priced mechanism that would do
away with dust, statements to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. AS matter OF
fact, the ordinary granite manufactures
runs as much risk as his men, as he
associates with the men, stay ing in the |
dust laden atmosphere and breathing the |
same air as the cutters. Why shouldn't |
he, from motives of self-preservation !
alone. let alone the humane desire to
give his workmen the best of working |
shouldn't he be anxious
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

to spend his eight hours at least under
healthful conditions?
And even though he may not be a
practical stonecutter himself and there
fore, does not work in tie stoneshed it.
self, he spends his time in the office adj
joining; and most of the offices are so
located that they receive clouds of gran
lite dust little less dense than in the
cutting shed itself. So all the time he
is breathing in the dust laden air. Hence,
why shouldn't the manufacturer, as we'll
as the men, wish for removal of the
dust Buisanceg
The manufacturer surely does wish
for the removal OF the dust nuisance
and he would welcome reasonable sug-
gestions and would entertain anv plan
which promised to solve the problem.
Without doubt, then If the Aberdeen
union is able to evolve any better scheme
of handling the pneumatic tools from
the standpoint of the dust nuisance it
will be gladly received on this side of
the water. The action of the union Ger.
tainly is to be commended
Another Aberdeen movement which is
deserving of commentator is The Ca
zette's efforts to stop the filthy and per-
nicious habit of splitting in pablo places.
In the tramears,' says the contem-
porary, "there is little or none of the
practice, but in railway carriages the
state of things is usually seandalous."
Indeed" continues The Gazette, "the
man in the street may be described as
a splitting, paper throwing organism,
with an occasional interest in other
things
Reform along those lines is especially
to be desired in Aberdeen because the
Granite city" of Scotland is otherwise
such clean appearing city with its
granite houses, granite roads and gran
lite everything, one might say. The ef-
feet OF the ensemble, with light gran
lite as the material used, is one of daz-
zling brightness and the sight is rather
startling to one who has been aceus-
toned to see building materials as vsrie-
gated as the stones of the earth are col
ored.
We also notice from the newsy Aber,
ness" in Aberdeen, as well as in the
United States. The Gazette says that
some motorists think they have done
their duty after blowing their horns and
that il is up to the public to get out
Of the way, once the horns are blown.
The news columns of the same paper
tell the story of prosecutions for speed
ing, one driver being fined three guineas
for going faster than ten miles an hour.
When asked what his defense was, the
driver declared he didn't know what
speed he was making, but felt disgraced
when a street urchin was allowed to
pedal past him on bicycle and he was
held back by the law. Which does seem
rather hard, although it provoked a
merry laugh in the Aberdeen courtroom.
So it seems that Aberdeen is troubled
~ much the same vexations as trouble
he Granite city" OF the United States.
A Swedish paper of late date an
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

Thursday was dreary day in Boston
newspaperdom-not single big league
box score.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

The Southern New England r. R. looks
as if it might be a powerful bran& of
the Grand Trunk after all.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

Those fires in Sing Sing are getting
10 be an old song.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

September to .. 1913. Twenty-Five superior
teachers Employment for graduates. BOOK
KEEPING. SHORTHAND AND sTENoTYPY
Send for free catalogue.
CARMEL 6 Holt. Albany n. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

Aug. % for Barre; % for Quincy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

A Swedish paper of late date an
nounced decisive victory of the Swed-
ish athlete over the British athlete in
England a short time ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

by much the same vexations as trouble
the Granite city" of the United States.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

SATURDAY, JULY 40, 1913.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26
MAKE A START

During the FALL OPENING WEEK
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

On the other hand, the Aberdeen en-
ployers declare that the statements made
by some of the men are grossly exag-
gerated" and that the use of the ordi-
nary pneumatic tool has no evil effect
on the workmen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-26

We also notice from the newsy Aber,
deem contemporary there is speed mad
ness in Aberdeen, as well as in the
United States. The Gazette says that
some motorists think they have done
their duty after blowing their horns and
that it is up to the public to get out
of the way, once the horns are blown.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
A NEW BRANCH OF THE DEpApr
MENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOR HIS AID.
STUDY FOR BETTER MARKET SYSTEM
DR.. T. N. Carver of Hartford to Hava
Charge-Makes Statement Claim.
ing MiddIemen at Times Make
Excessive Profits.

That the government will undertake
new departure in behalf of the farm.
ers of the country is indicated by the
appointment of DR.. Thomas N. Carver
of Harvard university to take charge
of the proposed rural organization
SERVICE" new branch of the depart.
ment Of agriculture, whose purpose il
is to aid the farmer along economic.
social and cooperative buying and sell
ing lines, the principal object being to
work out better system in the mar.
keting of agricultural products.
Naturally, expectation would point
the way to the exploitation of the
propaganda against merchants, both
wholesale and retail, such as has feat.
ured the campaign leading up to this
new departure in the government sery-
ice. On the contrary, however, Pro-
lessor Carver, in an interview, makes
the statement that he does not believe
the "middleman" can be eliminated
by any system, though remarking that
efforts would be made to secure a re-
formation where the profits accruing
from the performance of the functions
exercised by him were excessive.
This is really an important discov.
cry by this distinguished economist,
judged from the character of the dia-
tribes delivered by certain farm
journals and others whose province
it is to direct the trend of thought and
mould public opinion among the farm
ers. The new official, who is confront
ed with the problem of achieving def.
mite results, is not going to direct his
activities into the channel mapped out
Tor him, by endeavoring to produce an
evolution in the worlds present sys-
TEN of distribution, the development
OF which represents the best CONNER
cial thought, and the results of ex-
perience of al ages in the handling of
the worlds commodities.
On the other hand, he points out
that the establishment of factories for
the utilization of the waste products
OF the farm would largely enhance the
profits OF producers, and at the same
time prove a factor in reducing the
high cost of living. This is tanta-
mount to calling the attention of the
farmer to the fact that, in place of
his energies to the plan of
reforming someone elses business. he
shall employ intelligent business meth
ods IN his own operations, he will find
a splendid field for endeavor. To a
casual observer, this is not only a
sensible, but very timely course to
pursue.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
ESSAD PASHA, HERO OF BATTLE
AT SCUTARI, NAMES HIMSELF
AS KING.
IS MARCHING NOW TO THE INTERIOR
Powers Scent PIot-Think Surrender
of the Great Fortress But Part of
Scheme-Was Ii Pact With
King Nicholas?

Cettinje Pasha, the hero OF
Scutari, who had picturesque and adj
venturous career, made dramatic
move Monday by proclaiming himself
king of Albania, and is said to be
marching into the interior of Albania
with 10000 men. He was received
with enthusiasm at Alessio and is pro-
ceeding to Tirana to be proclaimed
and take possession.
Essad Pasha is an Albanian chief
tain of the type which earned for the
Albanians a reputation for barbaric
simplicity approaching savagery. He
was always opposed to the Young
Turks repressive measures in Albania.
In Vienna and Paris his surrender of
Scutari is regarded as having been an
arranged matter with King Nicholas,
who approved his plan to proclaim
himself Independent prince of Albania
Surrender May Have Been Ruse.
The whole scene of the alleged
storming of Scutari, surrendering of
the town to the Montenegrins and the
marching out of Essad Pasha's army
with their arms is now regarded as
coup d'theatre to deceive Europe. Els
sad is said to have joined david
Pasha's army of 5000 men, and if he
has the support of Servia and Monte
negro it will be severe blow for Aus
tria.
A Belgrade dispatch to the Daily
Mail asserts that Essad Pasha's Alba
MAN standing assures his success and
that he has an alliance with King Mich
olas.
Austrian Advance Reported.
misunderstanding to a report pub
lished in Berlin an Austrian naval di-
vision has left Trieste with 10000
troops, with the intention of occupy
ing Antivari, Dulcigno and San Clio
vanni di Medua and advancing against
Cettinje.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
RECENT DEMONSTRATION IN U. S.
SHOWS HOW 10000 WORDS AN
HOUR CAN BE SENT.
antoine POLLAK IS THE INVENTOR
Has Been Successfully Tested in Ger
many and France-A Remarkable
Feature Is Recording Message
Directly in Writing.

The first demonstration in this
country of the Pollak-Virag rapid tele.
graph system, by which 10000 words
an hour can be dispatched, was given
recently by Antoine Pollak, the in.
ventor The system has been success
fully tested in Germany and France
and Will be demonstrated next for the
benefit of the English government.
The most remarkable feature of the
invention is that the message, sent at
such great speed, is recorded directly
in writing as with the hand at the
receiving end.
The apparatus consists of perforat-
ing machine, in some respects similar
to a typewriter, for the making of
perforated tape, an automatic trans
mitter and receiver. The message
is first transferred to the tape and as
the machine for this operation is
separate from the other apparatus a
dozen or more operators may aid in
order to facilitate this part of the
work. This perforated tape is then
placed on the automatic transmitter
which sends the message at lightning
speed over the wires to be received
miles away where it is transferred in
to manuscript form again by the re-
ceiving apparatus.
The receiver utilities the electric
currents in making them act on men,
Dranes which in turn act on a mirror.
The mirror reflects the light from an
electric lamp and projects spot light
on a band Of Photographic paper. AS
the mirror rests on fixed point one
OF the membranes gives it a vertical
motion and the other a horizontal mo-
ton. BY combining the two motions
the reflected light writes, in the dark
room, the message on the sensitive
paper in Latin characters. The paper
Is automatically developed and fixed
in a special part of the apparatus.
From these the paper slip goes out
ready to be delivered.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
ROMANO BORDEN FOUND
0ao ESCAPED From Pompton, New
Jersey, Sanitarium.

observation-disclosures Borden t,mh,os
ihto the arms of her father, Gail Bor-
uen, the millionaire milk dealer of
new York, at local hotel, April 90
anu SO brought to an end what was
thought serious affair when she dis.
appeared from New. JERSEY SAM.
tarium. 'ani-
her father plans to place her under
medical care in quiet retreat TO re.
cuperate from the physical and ner.
sous strain that attended her flight
from the sanitarium at Pompton. N
April 90. p'on' N' o."
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
Blind Physician Honored.

Cnlcago.-Dr. Jacob w. Bolotin, a
pilnd physician, has been appointed
physician of the tuberculosis hospital
at Cunning. DR.. Bolotin, who is rs
years old, is the only blind man who
mas ever passed the present Illinois
examination for medicine and surgery.
III the last year DR.. Bolotin has ex-
amined $500 patients and only a dozen
were able to detect his blindness.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
All British viii Aid.

New York-Government officials
and members of parliament from
great Britain, Canada, Australia and
newfoundland will join representa-
yves OF the United States here next
week In conference to plan for the
celebration, two years hence, of the
centennial of signing the treaty of
Ghent and 100 years of peace among
English-speaking nations.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
Make All Labor Hours Uniform.

Washington.-An amendment to the
constitution which, when ratified by
two-thirds Of the states, would give
congress the power to make uniform
the hours Of labor throughout the
United States is proposed by Repre-
sentative Curley of Massachusetts.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
INDIANS CHARGED WITH MURDER
six Captured and Crowd Surrounds
jail at SusanviIe California.

Susanville, Cal.-Six Indians were
paced in the Lassen county Jail here,
charged with the shooting of two Off
GERS at Tule lake.
Deputy Game Warden Frank Cady
and United States Deputy Marshal Jo-
seph Melllnger, the Indians victims,
nave been brought here for treatment.
Meiiinger is shot and probably fatally
wounded.
The two officers had arrested II In
dlans at the lake for illicit fishing.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
continue White House Lawn partiss

washington. The president and
Mrs. Wilson intend to continue a tno
usual custom of holding garden parties
weekly on the lawn of the White
Rouse during the spring and earlv
ours May 8. p"i'y oc-
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
OF CATTLE
INCREASING EACH YEAR
Statistics Show That During Past Six
Years Number of Cattle DECREASED
16 Million in United States.

Statistics Show That During Past SIX
Years Number of Cattle Decreased
is Million in United States.
The decrease in the meat supply
available for expectation is sharply
illustrated by the February export
figures just compiled by the statisti-
cal division of the bureau Of foreign
and domestic commerce. They show
the number of cattle exported in the
eight months ended with February,
1918, but 1866 head against 27O,219
head in the corresponding months OF
1907. and the quantity Of fresh beef
exported but 4,7O9,047 pounds, against
IT'S, SOC. 649 pounds in the correspond
ing months of 1907. That this short
age in the expectation is due, in part
at least. to an actual reduction in the
number of cattle in the United States
is evidenced by the fact that the to-
tai number of cattle on farms, accord
ing to figures of the department OF
agriculture, was on January l, 1913,
but 56,527,0 900, against 72,534,000 on
January l, 1907.
Still another evidence Of the de-
mand in the United States for an in
crease in its cattle supply is found in
the figures of the Department Of Com
merce, which show an enormous in
crease in the importation of cattle,
the number importation of cattle, the
number imported into the United
States in the eight months ended with
February, 1913, being $4,000 head,
against 1880 head in the correspond
ing months of 1907 Thus, while the
number of cattle on farms has fallen
from 72,500,OOO to 56,5OO,OOO in the
six-year period in question, the num-
Der exported has fallen from 100000
head to $4,000, the quantity of fresh
beef exported has fallen from &c.,
100000 pounds to 4,75O,OOO pounds and
the number of cattle imported has in
creased from 1880 head to $4,000
head, all of these figures of imports
and exports being for the eight
months period ended with February
of the years named.
The table which follows shows, for
the years 1907 and 1918, the number
and value of cattle on farms in the
United States, the number and value
of those imported, and the quantity
and value of fresh beef exported the
import and export figures relating to
the eight months ended with Febru-
airy OF the years named:
Cattle 1907. 1913.
NO. on farms Jan. 72,534,0O0 Sc, 527. 900
No. imported mos. 125l3 900 non
Value imported,
months ...... s271,S92 s3,67o.ooo
No. exported 8 mos 27O219 10 656
Value exported, 8
months ----:.-....... s21,622,26o s75e. 4e1
Fresh Beef
Pounds exported, 8
months ..... IT'S sO6 GAO A7ooot7
Value exported, 8
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
NO Booze Shops on Panam, Cav,

by direction of Lindley M. Garrison
secretary OF war, the Panama cana,
zone VIII be without saloons durinn
tne coming fiscal year. AT the nras e
towns. oons III zone
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
wisconsin Train In cr,.b.

Baldwin, Wis.-Two were t,,,.a
perhaps MORALLY hurt. and q d"~s one
n, I slightly injured Sunday when "a =
Z freight eaoon with
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
MRS. MARSHALL is
ALSO A TEETOTAIER
DAYS sne Never Served Liquor at
Dinner and Never Will

washington. - What Mr.. BRYAN
serve at his own dinner is Mr.. Bryan's
own business" said Mrs. Thomas r
marshall, wife of the vice president
nave never served any liquor to
drink at any dinner I've ever given
and l do not intend to do so, whether
II is state dinner or one for personal
friends" ' '0'''''
many notables of Washington life
are taking part in the international
comment on Secretary Bryan's Crane
Juice banquet to British Ambassador
Bryce, whi- b was attended by the first
figures of the diplomatic corps
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
PRAYED for China.

Washington.-Prayers for the new
born republic of China were offered
Sunday in practically all churches Of
the national capital.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08

Injections of rabbits blood failed to
save the life Of Mrs. Frederick Bruhn
In Seattle, victim Of internal hemor-
rhage.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08
Nelson, B. c.. Man Drowned.

Neison, B. C.-Falling overheard
from the steamer Moyie, Robert o. Abb
DOT OF Nelson was drowned in Koote-
nal lake Sunday.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08

hr, Wn,.e coral blocks are used for
ou'iding purposes in Bermuda '
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-05-08

AlCer resisting the collection of
taxes levied against the property of
the Washington Water Power COM
pany by Kootenai county, carrying the
case to the federal court for adjudi-
cation, 1t Is found that the company
Will be required to pay but $7O7.82
less to the county than it would have
paid without litigation. The county
originally claimed $35,655.O7. 1t will
have to pay $34,94825, besides the
costs, which probably will aggregate
several thousand dollars.
The following are members of COM
mtttees of the state commissions:
Public utilities commissioner. w.
Standrod, Pocatello, six-year term;
John A. Blomquist, Boise, two-year
term; Alexander P. Ramstedt, Mos
COW, four-year term. State board of
education-Evan Evans, Grangeville,
five-year term; H. Harland, Payette.
four-year term; Herman ]. Rossi, Wal
lace, three-year term; David L. Evans,
Malad. two-year term; Walter s.
Bruce, Boise, one-year term. State
highway mmission-Theodore Turn
er, Pocatello; Miles Cannon, Weiser;
Professor Little. Panama-Pacific ex-
position-Major Fred r. Reed, Je-
rome; r. G. Beach, and e. H. Dewey,
mayor of Nampa-
The Delta independent., 1913-10-24
Warranty Deeds.

Revised by the Grand Mesa Abstract
company, Delta, Colo, for the week
ending October 21, 1913:
John Davis to Emma Davis, lots
Delta (no consideration.
Mary NJ Blanchard to Lulu F. Frost,
lots Cedaredge, s1.00.
]. F. Foster to Virginia E. Nelson,
lot Cedaredge, s1.00.
Albert L. Frost to ]. F. Foster, lot
Cedaredege, s1.00.
Earl J. Weed to Thos. Roberts, lot
Cedaredge, $500.
C. V. Alton to School Dist. No. g.
tract Paonia, SIS.
George C. Roche ct al. to A. l.. Rake
straw ct al, tract Paonia, s1.00.
Laura E. Kistler to C. E. Smith, 3
lots Delta, s100.
c. Carpenter ct al. to Ira Allentharp,
tract Delta, $1.00.
Samuel B. Scholtz to c. Carpenter
ct al, tract Delta, s1.00.
John A. Whiting to Ben F. Hoch,
tract Delta, $1.00.
Reuben n. Smith to Theodore B.
Tyre, tract Hotchkiss, s1,250.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-24
How to Prevent Bees Robbine.

AS soon as the bees can get no nee
tar rom the flowers, they are keen to
pick up any sweets that may be un-
protected, even pilfering a weak col
ony of all it's winter stores. AS soon
as early fall comes, the entrances to
all colonies should be closed down
to two or four inches long, according
to the strength of the hive. The
height of an entrance should not be
more than three-eighths of an inch
during the fall, winter anr spring as
mice are very fond of honey, and will
make their nests in the corners of the
hives if an entrance is available.
Many hive covers are not tight, so
that it is good plan to place cloth
or piece of burlap over the frames
and the cover over that This will
close any cracks where robber bees
might enter if care is used in adjust
ing cloth and cover.
If robbing has begun, contract the
entrance to one bee entrance or throw
a small forkful of straw over the en-
trance.
If the bees are getting entrance at the
top, close all holes where they are en-.
tering there and cover entrance with
straw.
Cloths soaked in a weak solution OF
carbolic acid and laid over the hive
will repel robbers to a certain extent
The best cure for robbing is to pre-