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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
BEAUTIFYING NEW ScHooLHoUSE
North Barre Buildings Grounds Are Be-
ing Improved.

Few people realize the extent Of grad
ing to be done on the grounds around
the new North Barre schoolhouse before
the building is occupied for school pur-
poses early in the new year. Bulking
large in the total cost Of Barre's latest
school project is the ground arrange
ment, for the plans now contemplate
by the school commissioners call q
long retaining wall south of the 81
ture, extensive improvements alon. ,e
frontage and changes at the east of the
building and again to the north.
Work on the schoolhouse is well under
way, but the grading is long way from
completion, although it is hoped to have
it finished before snow flies. Wood a
Gregoire have a gang of men employed
on concrete retaining wall, which is
to extend on an angle toward Second
street at the south. The schoolhouse
is built on knoll and before the ground
plan is realized several large hummocks
must be removed. Much OF this work
has been done The street department
has been employed in fastening this
part of the project and Supt. Jesse c..
DeBrune is using 10 men and eight
teams every day.
Since Nov. 10 more than 5000 cubic
yards of earth have been carried from
the crest of the hill to the sides, where
it is being used to attain rolling de-
scent to the level land before. Six
scrapers on the job are making 300 trips
per hour. To the east a sharp bank will
be reduced to a gentle slope and in the
ravine below the north side of the school
there are several men engaged in chang
ing the course of brook. BY winter
the water may be diverted to the level
land fronting North Main street and
used in flooding skating rink which
will be maintained just north of Third
street. In grading the grounds, ample
provisions are to be made for adequate
sidewalk facilities at every approach.
Two weeks will elapse before the grad
ing is completed, and then the depart
ment must be favored with fair weather
conditions or a part of the work will
go unfinished until spring.
Painters and finishing men are already
at work on the interior of the building.
The heating plant has been installed and
is being utilized. Much OF the wiring is
done and indications point to an early
occupancy. Granite capitals for pillars
which are to be placed on either side
of both main entrances are in place and
a portico leading to the basement on
the south side is partially completed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
MEXICAN REBELS
SEEK RECOGNITION
Demand That William Bayard Hale,
Wilson's Agent, Present Credentials
Before Continuing Conference.

Nogales, Sonora, Nov. 19.-Franciscc
Eseudero, minister of foreign relations
in the Carranza cabinet, asked William
Bayard Hale, President Wilson's agent
late yesterday to present his credential:
before continuing further with the con-
ferenees which have been under way
here informally for several days.
This was interpreted by many as a
virtual demand for recognition of the
eonstitutionalist revolution before the
exchanges between the Carranzistas and
the Washington government are con-
cluded.
"For our part the extra official nego.
tiations are ended" Eseudero said. "Wc
have asked Mr.. Hale to present his
formal credentials. would receive
them as minister of foreign relations
and transmit them to my chief.
"We have been very glad to meet
Mr.. Hale on terms of friendliness, know
ing of his previous Investigations in
Mexico, and in view of his relation with
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Bryan. The cab
met members on previous occasions met
as individuals only. Each was a mem
Der of the cabinet, true, but the cabinet
did not meet.
"The exchange of impressions now has
ended"
The announcement of the constitu-
tionalists' demand was a surprise. No
one on the American side expected re-
quest for formal recognition of the in
surgents, even in the event that permis-
sion to import war munitions from the
United States was granted.
At the beginning of the negotiations
General Carranza asserted that the con-
stitutionalists were not seeking recog-
milton, in fact, did not desire it. and
only wanted the embargo on the inn
pOrtation of arms lifted.
A change had been noted in the de-
meanor of the eonstitutionalists since
the capture of Juarez and the subse-
quent successes Of the revolutionists
have been reported from different sec
tions of the republic.
The only credential Mr.. Hale presented
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
WILLIAMST0WN.

Benjamin L. Bailey, who sold his farm
on south hill to George T. Colby last
July, and moved with his family to
Whittier, Cal, finds the new climate to
agree with him thus far, as he feels
better and has gained ten pounds in
weight. He was employed in a packing
house for a time after his arrival, but
for several weeks past he has been gath
ering English walnuts. As these nuts
do not all ripen at once, it is necessary
to go over the groves three times, shak-
ing the trees lightly and gathering up
and saclxing those that fall. About one
half the crop is harvested the first time
over, and half this amount the second
time and the balance the third and last
time.
A SON, David Dunsmoor, was born in
Boston, Mass, Nov. 18th, to Mr.N and
Mrs. Leslie ID. Gale.
Mrs. Martha Poland picked dande-
lion blossom in her yard the 18th.
High school is to close on Wednesday,
Nov 26th and reopen the following
Monday, Dec. lst.
Permission has been obta ined for the
erection of low dam across Stevens
branch on the opposite side of the road
from the new William b. Jones Granite
plant, and the lumber for its construc-
tion has been ordered. A part of the
sum required has been pledged and the
prospect is good for skating rink
where our young people may enjoy them
selves this winter
Walter A. Clifford of East Randolph
was. in town the 18th. on his way TO
Barre with n load of dressed pork.
Services at the Univcrsalist church
at ? p. m. next Sunday by Rev. J. r.
Reardon of Barre. These meetings will
be continued for about month longer.
0lney F. Seaver and Heman Smith
are drawn as petit jurors for the next
term of county court which is to open
at Chelsea on Dec End.
The creamery paid 3415 cents per
pound for butter fat for the last half
of October.
Edwin c. Smith is having some alter
ations made on his house on Main
street. Henry Poole and Frank Godfrey
are doing the work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
NET REVENUE WAS $4,000.
New England. Tel. & Tel. Co. Endeayors
to Show Profits Not Large

According to the figures presented to
the public service commission yesterday,
the business in Vermont of the New
England Telephone & Telegraph Co. over
its own lines is not extremely profitable.
For the year 1912 General Auditor Long
ley presented a statement showing net
revenue of less than $4,000 on upwards
of $2,000,000 of assets. The comparative
statement was presented TO the commits
sion omitting one item entitled Cost OF
establishing the business as going con-
cern," relative to which President Spald-
ing is to testify later. 1t consists Of
the balance sheet for 1918 of the New
England company in Vermont, exclusive
Of the subsidiary companies, and reads
as follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
n ,ointed and Confirmed to
Succeed David Dawson,
Now of Portland
HE WILL ACCEPT
THE POSITION
Council Votes Down Propo-
sition to Delegate a
Spending Power

Mayor W. H. Ward last night an
nounced the appointment of William 7.
Calder as alderman from ward four to
succeed David Dawson, now removed to
Portland, Me. The appointment came
at special meeting Of the board OF
aldermen, following the regular session
of the city council. The mayors choice
WAS unanimously ratified by the five al
dermen who constituted the board. A
few minutes before the clerk had read
the resignation OF Mr.. Dawson, which
became effective Nov. Is. 1t was ae-
cepted on a motion made by Alderman
Bancroft.
The appointment of Mr.. Calder was
somewhat of surprise to many, as it
had been intimated that he would re-
fuse the office. 1t is now known, how
ever, that he will accept and qualify for
Office shortly. In all probability the
new alderman-elect will be retained on
all aldermanie committees where vacan-
cies were occasioned by Mr.. Dawson's
resignation. Therefore, Mr.. Calder will
find himself at the head of the fire,
HedlbH ana library committees ana
member of the following committees:
Charity, cemeteries, elections, license,
lights, printing, police, and supplies.
Having lived in Barre many years, Mr..
Calder is sufficiently acquainted wSth
the people TO need no introduction in
taking his place in the city's administra-
tive body.
Mr.. Dawson's resignation letter was
brief and eouehed in words which those
who know him best will readily under
stand. II read as follows;
Barre, Vt, Nov. Is, 1918.
To the Honorable Mayor of Barre,
Dear Sir:
Ii is with deep regret that ! herewith
tender you my resignation as alderman
OF the fourth ward of your city to take
effect from the date of this notice.
leave you with my best wishes, and
may you and your honorable council
continue in the future as in the past
TO administer at all times the honest
and straightforward policy, ever remem-
bering that right is right as we see tho
right.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
VERMONT RED CROSS WORK.
Did More in Past Year Than in Any
Since the San Francisco Disaster.

Burlington, Nov. 10. Veymont chapter
of the American Red Cross held the an.
nual meeting yesterday in tte parlors Of
the Van Ness house, when officers were
elected and reports read. The latter
showed that the organization in Vermont
had disposed of more money, spent in
charitable ways, than in any year since
that in which the San francisco disaster
occurred. The total receipts aggregated
S3,525
DR.. H. D. Holton OF Brattleboro pre-
sided at the meeting and was elected
vicechairman for the coming wear.
Redfeld Proctor of Proctor was elected
vice chairman, Col G. S. Forbes of st.
Adams secretary and H. S. Howard OF
this city treasurer. The executive com
mittee viii consist of f.. S. Billings of
Woodstock, NJ w. Fisk Of Isle La Motto
and Mrs. w. s. Phelps of this city. Ex-
Gov. u. A, Woodbury. was elected del
cgate to the national convention. which
is to be held in Washington in Decem-
ber.
The secretary's report showed. ll9
members to be in good standing and Sll9
was therefore received in dues during
the past year. The sale of Red Cross
seals brought s622l4. The money from
the seals goes 10 assist tuberculosis
patients who are unable to help them
selves, and they are usually sent to the
sanatorium at Proctor There is a bal
anee of 1854 in this department. In
many instances patients who have been
started on the road to recovery are f.
unable to procure the eggs
and milk necessary for their health. and
a part OF the seal money goes to these.
The largest amount given to charity
last year was s2,676.54 which went to
the flood sufferers in the west.
All Of the attention at present win be
toward creating big sale of the Christ
mas seals. Ineurable tuberculosis
patients will be assisted in some way in
the near future. They cannot be placed
in the sanatorium and are. if careless, a
menace to the public health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
COLLEGE PRESIDENTS CONFER.
Fifteen New England Institutions Rep
resented at Burlington.

Burlington, Nov. l9.-Fifteen insti-
tutions of learning in New England
were represented at the conference of
New England college and university
presidents, which was held at the Uni
versity of Vermont yesterday and to-
day The conference was held at the
Billings library building and was pre-
sided over by President Benton. Yester-
day afternoon Pres. and Mrs. Benton
gave a reception and last evening an
informal dinner was served at the Ethan
Allen club. The conference is secret
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
"BLooDIEST BATTLE"
Was Fought Before Fall of Victoria to
the Rebels.

Brownsville, Texas, Nov. l9.-With the
loss of hundreds of lives and with great
destruction of property in what Gen
Pablo Gonzales, rebel commander, de-
scribes as the "bloodiest battle of the
revolutions" Victoria, capital of the
Mexican state of Tamaulipas, was cap
tured by the constitutionalists early yes
terday.
The fall of the capital city gives the
insurrectionary movement control of the
entire state except the important seaport
Tampico, where strong force of rebels
is already operating.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
MRS. JULIUS ESTES.
Died at the Age of 64 Years, of Heart
Trouble.

The funeral of Mrs. Nora Betsey
Estes, who died Monday at her home III
Orange, was held from the Congrega-
tional church in that place this after
noon at | o'clock, Rev. James Ramage
of this city officiating. Burial was in
the Orange cemetery.
Mrs. Estes for over year had been
suffering from chronic heart trouble,
which caused her death at the age of GA
years, nine months and is days. She
is survived by her husband.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Vermont Slate Company of Pawlet Ha,
Petitioning Creditors.

Rutland Nov. lo-An involuntary pc
tition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday
in the office of Clerk F. s. Platt of the
United States court against the Yer
mont Slate company of Pawlet The
petitioning creditors are the Williams
Slate company and the Rising Nelson
Slate company, both of Pawlet. j. b.
Mccormack of Granville, n. Y, is coun-
sci for the petitioners
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
AMERICAN EXODUS CONTINUES.
There Are Few American Women and
Children Left in Mexico City.

Vera Cruz, Nov lJ-The exodus Of
American citizens from Mexico City con-
tinues, 40 persons, mostly women and
children, arriving here this morning
The fugitiyes report that comparatively
few American women and children re-
main in the capital.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19

Friends in this city viii be interested
to learn of the recent appointment of
Harvey S. Burwell, a graduate of Nor
wieh last spring TO a position in the
cavalry ranks of the United States army.
The appointment was made last Satur-
day. He was ordered to report to Fort
Ethan Allan not later than December
Is. After five days of duty at the Col
chester reservation, he will be trans
ferred to his appointment with the 18th
cavalry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
ACCUSED OF RAISING CHECK.
Harry B. White Held in $1,000 at Nor
risville.

Morrisville, Nov. l9.-Harry B. White
of Springfield. Mass, who was arrested
Monday at Cambridge on a charge of
raising a check given him by A. H. Brit
ton, lumber mill man by whom he was
employed. from 50 to $3.50. was given
hearing yesterday by justice and bound
over to the county court in $1,000. In
default of bail he was committed to Jail
at Hyde Park.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
Respectfully yours,
David Dawson.
No Disbursing Power for Park Commits
Sinu

Few matters outside of the routine
occupied the attention of the council.
| In letter TO Chairman Bancroft of
the property committee, City Attorney
E. L. Scott expressed his opinion that
the newly created park commission has
| a legal right to collect revenue from
parks and other property entrusted to
| its care. The attorney also handed down
his opinion that the commission is bound
to turn such revenue over to the city
treasurer. \
Chairman Bancroft gave voice to an
argument fayoring a change in the city
charter whereby the commission could be
vested with the power to disburse the
money for improving land under its care
without first diyertiBg the money into
the city treasury. 1t was his contention
that the commission should not be
handicapped by the possible whim of
council that might refuse to appropriate
such money from the treasury for park
purposes, To some who sat around the
table, the proposal seemed to skirt
dangerous precedent, inasmuch as none
of the city departments have right
to disburse money received without an
appropriation from the council. Alder
Il
he thought the commission was entitled
to use its own discretion in expending
money which it had collected from prop
erty under its supervision.
Alderman Bancroft Incorporated his
views in motion which would accept
the city attorneys opinion and instruct
the legislative committee to secure an
amendment to the charter. The motion
L d.
and the chairman of the property COM
mittee called for the yeas and nays.
The motion was declared lost, for Al
dermen Keefe and Brown and the mayor
voted against it, Aldermen Hoban, Pat
terson and Bancroft voting in affirma
ton. The latter's motion to accept the
opinion was carried unanimously.
Various Reports and Petitions.
Chief Sinclair's police department re.
port for September was read as follows
and accepted: Total number of arrests,
Al: charges, intoxieation 10, keeping |,
selling /. search and seizure 2, breach of
the peace 10, larceny 3, non-support 3,
assault ,, fraud |.
The building inspector reported favor
ably on two requests and permits to
build were granted in both instances.
They were: Victor Stacy, who asked
permission to build dwelling on Brook
street; +. G. Sprague, who desired to
erect an annex TO his Merchant street
house for garage purposes.
Twelve petitioners asked that a light
be installed at the foot OF Camp street
and the request was referred to the
lighting committee. The Cooperative
Association for Consumption asked per-
mission to lay sewer from its new
Granite street bakery to the sidewalk
and the request was referred to the
street committee. Alderman Bancroft
the loss OF hen belonging
to Mrs. +. NJ. Tayntor of Merchant
street The hen had been killed by dogs
and he recommended damages in the
Sum Of 75 cents, which were ordered
paid. On motion made by Alderman
Bancroft, an appeal taken by the coun-
I'll to the tax commissioner last spring
was ordered withdrawn by the city at
torney. The appeal was taken when the
Continued on fourth page.l
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
BRITISH SQUADRON
SENT TO VERA CRUZ
Three Armored Cruisers in West Indian
Waters Received Peremptory Orders
Last Night.
Last Night.

Bridgetown, Barbadoes, Nov. l9.-The
British cruiser squadron in West Indian
waters received peremptory orders to
proceed to Vera Chuz and they sailed at
midnight. The squadron consists of
three armored cruisers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19

at his first meeting with Carranza and
his provisional cabinet is said to have
consisted of personal letter from Presi-
dent Wilson saying that Mr.. Hale was
a personal friend of his and an unofii-
cial investigator for the United States.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
FRANCE TO SEND FLEET.
Will Be Represented at Hampton Roads
Flotilla.

Paris, Nov. l9.-The French govern
ment has accepted the invitation of
President Wilson to send warship to
Hampton Roads to join in the celebra-
tion of the opening of the Panama canal
in 1915.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
FINED IN BOB VEAL CASE.
Arthur Fisher of St. Albans Pleaded
Guilty in U. S. Court.

Rutland, Nov. lg.-In United States
district court yesterday Arthur Fisher of
st. Adams pleaded guilty to violation
of the bob veal law and was fined 500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19
Weather Forecast.

Local rains tonight and probably
Thursday; warmer tonight in interior;
moderate variable winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-19

Continued on fourth page.l
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-12-18

l. ANNOUNCEMENT. This Piano and Popular Ladies
Voting Contest will be conducted fairly and honestly on
business principles strictly with justice and fairness to all
concerned With the above principles it will an assured
success.
2 PRIZES. The capital prize will be an Obermeyer
Sons Piano Also other valuable prizes to the amount of
many dollars which are announced herewith.
3. CANDIDATES.-Y ladies in this and adjoining
towns eligible this contest and the party re-
ceivne the largest number of shall receive the
beautiful $500 Obermeyer Sons Piano, and other pre-
miums will be distributed in accordance with tho con-
tc3'orts' standing at the final count
l. Tie II NO.LG >t,urlh nny oi t4 contestants tie in
votes, The Publishers Music Company will award sim
liar prize accorLin! 10 standing at the final count.
S. VOTES CLASSED Votes will be issued in the fol-
lowing denominations;
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-12-18

Contest to run not less than 80 days. Closing of
contest will be announced Is days in advance of closing
The right to postpone closing is reserved if sufficient
cause should occur.
The contest shall close day which shall be an
nounced later Ten days prior to closing contest the
judges will carefully lock seal ballot box and take
to the Farmers Merchants Bank where the same
will be in place where voting be done during busi
ness hours and locked in vault at night until close of
contest when the judges will take charge and count
and announce the young ladies winning in their turn.
The last ten days all voting must be done in
sealed box at the bank If you do not wish anyone to
know whom you voting for place your cash for sub
scriptionS together with your coupons in sealed enve
ope which will be furnished you and put in ballot
box. This will give everyone fair and square
deal.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-12-18

New subscriptions 800 votes 100
Renewals 500 votes 100
years subscriptions, 5000 votes.... 500
INSTRUCTIONS-ReSuts as to standing of votes
will be issued after thirty days No votes accepted at
less than regular price of paper concerned in this contest
No one connected with this paper will be allowed be-
candidate in this work for contestants
Votes. after being counted cannot be transferred to
another Be to know whom you going to vote
for before coming the ballot box the editors any
will positively give any information on the sub
ject The key the government ballot box shall be in
possession of the awarding committee during the
For the first 80 days the paper will run 25vote
pom which be voted free for any lady contestant.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-11-28
IunlnrrTInM nRn
lItUlU[1llUI, URJ
OR BAD STOMACH
Time It! Pape'S DiapepSin ends
all Stomach misery in five
minutes.

Do some foods you eat hit back
taste good, but work badly ferment
into stubborn humps and cause a sick
sour gassy stomachg Now, Mr. or
Mrs. Dyspeptic, jot this down: Pape's
Diapepsin digests everything, leaving
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never was anything so safely quick, SO
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but what pleases You most IS that it
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without fear.
YOu feel different as soon as "Pape's
Diapepsin" comes in contact with the
stomach distress just yanishes your
stomach gets sweet, no gases, no belch-
ing, no eructations Of undigested food.
Go now, make the best investment
you ever made, by getting large fifty
cent case Of Pape's Diapepsin from any
store. You realize in Eve minutes how
needless it is to suffer from indiges.
ton, dyspepsia or bad stomach. Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-11-28
TRUTH FROM YOUTHFUL LIPS
Not Exactly the Answer Spinster Ex-
pected, But II Came From
the Heart.

A middle-aged spinster who lived IN
the suburbs had a fine orchard She
likewise had heap Of trouble with q
lot Of youngsters, who looked on the
orchard as something placed there for
their especial benefit.
Finally the spinster decided that she
could do more with kindness than with
a fence rail, so she prepared feast
Of apples and other dainties and in
vited every small boy in the burg 70
join the jubilee.
Now, tell me, boys" said the host
ess at the conclusion Of the feast,
would the apples you have just eaten
tasted SO good had you stolen thefh?"
mo, ma'am, answered little Willie
Smith, with surprising frankness
Il am certainly glad to hear you say
that, little man, responded the SPINS
ter. with glow OF pleasure. Why
wouldn't they have tasted SO good?
Because came the equally frank
reply of Willie, I'VE wouldn't have had
no ice cream and cake with them"