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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
KEEPING LEAGUE BASEBALL
CLEAN.

For the good of the national game
the arrest of thirty eight alleged gamb'
lers at the Philadelphia Athletic base.
ball grounds yesterday was well made
Laying aside for the moment the moral
side OF the question of betting, the
game itself will suffer sooner or later
because continued and extended gamb-
ling is bound to result in throwing
games on the part of some unscrupu-
lous PLAYERS. That would be bad blow
to the sport because spectators go to
ball games to see a match played on the
merits of the respective teams; there
is no enjoyment in seeing the action of
players who are not doing their best or,
to go still further, who are doing their
worst, to defeat their own team. 1t is
a disreputable manner Of action and be-
tokens a poor specimen OF humanity.
Therefore, the public cannot afford to
encourage any player of loose morality
into trickery of this sort; and gambling
is the surest way to such encourage
ment. Baseball should be kept free Of
such contamination.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
Suggestion.

The man was hale and hearty at 10
a. m.
At 1905 some one handed him pat
ent medicine almanac.
The man glanced at it and became
interested. He read it through from
cover to cover
At 1926 he was suffering from dia-
betes, Bright's disease, malaria, dyspep-
sia, insomnia. lumbago, blood poison
ing, cancer of the stomach sciatica,
scrofula and rheumatism.-C Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17

The Moros continue to give the United
States trouble. The Moros, be it re.
called are part of the Philippine Is
lands which it was said Japan would
seize at the outset of war with the
United States. Perhaps, then, the United
States had better go to war with Japan
right off, if there is any chance of get
ting rid of this nest of discord.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
Give Your Folks the Odds

10 there are any chances in the future.
Let your family have the best end Of
the bargain. In short. insure them
against disaster National Life ms.
Co. Of Vt Mutuall ;. s Ballard.
general agent. Lawrence building. Mont
pelier. VI
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
JINGLES AND JESTS


Old Lady ito odd man who has been
given gardening job and has been
caught in shower Dear, dear ME,
what weather! Why, you must be wet
through.
Odd man with cheerful suggestion)
Not right through, mum; me threats
quite dry, mum.--Tatler.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
Missed Vocation.

Client-Didn't YOU make a mistake in
going into law instead of the army
Iawyer-Whyf
Client-By the wsy you charge there
would be little left Of the enemy
London Tit-Bits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
No Joke.

Persistence win gain you fame and
fortune, my SON. said the sage.
ooh, / don't know" replied the fool.
IF the dandelion wasn't so persistent
the blamed things would be raised I'M
der glass and would be worth as much
as American beauties. Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
Different.

Madge-Did the count ask you II you
would love him? Marjorie--No; he
asked me If l would marry him.
Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17

Two policewomen have gone on duty
at Newport, R. l., one carrying para.
so, and the other swinging mesh bag
deadly weapons, both of them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
A Modern "No.'

What were her reasons for refusing
you?,
well it sounded like an essay on eu-
genics, genalogy and finance" Judge
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
Still in Danger.

as the patient out of danger yet y
well, not altogether The trained
nurse is stin with him. Buffalo Com
mercial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17

Let Newbury begin to rebuild right
by purchasing some fire fighting appa-
ratus forthwith.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17

J. Bruce Ismay having retired, it is
more suspicious White Star that the
ships are sailing under.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
TUESDAY, JUNE II, 1913.

Boston's own special holiday-Bunker
Hill day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17

When there is no good within no
good comes.--Dutch Proverb.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17

Our SIS suits are high
flyers.
A good bit higher in
quality than one would
expect at that price.
One of the cases where
the middleman's profit
is eliminated. We
bought the cloths and
selected the trimmings
and had the suits made
right from our point of
view, and will guaran-
tee the quality and the
wear.
Suits ready to wear,
$40 to $25.
Suits made to meas
ure, SIS to $45.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
The daily average circulation of II
Daily Times for the last week was
$500

This circulation is not exceeded by any
paper in the state outside OF Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
Values in Summer Goods
at The Vaughan Store

Come to this store and the values in Summer
Goods We are opening up goods to-day bought when in
Boston last week. See the bargains in Wash Goods Silks
Gloves, Neckwear, Summer Dresses, Waists Kimonos,
Summer Underwear White Goods, Hosiery etc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-17
Wash Goods
Ladies' Wash Skirts

White, Natural Linen, White Pique,
Bedford Cord Skirts, specially
priced at CSC, SIPS, $1.75, $1.9S
Silk Dresses to close at. ......
......... 1898, S5.9S, $3.50 up
Ladies' Wool Skirts at .......
.S1.9S, $3.50, $2.9S up
Bingham Dresses to Id years at.
SEC, S1.O0, SIPS
Gauze Vests, Pants and Union Suits
at ................. 12hc, 25c, SOC
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
THE THREE "RtS"

It is often that criticism of the pub lie schools is heard on the contention that the three "R's' are neglected in the modern school and sufficient att tention is not given to those branches of elementary study which character ized former periods or what is used to explain the change which it is be- lieVed has taken place in the schools of today in comparison with those of other times, but a report of the United States Board of Education declares that the system of today is immeas- uFaoly ahead of the school system of the past. through steady growth and eprichments, while the three Rs are better taught today than they were fifty or sixty years ago"
 The criticism of the public school of today may be due to marked change in the purpose of public edu- cation and a transformation in the idea of what the public school should do but it also places emphasis upon the importance which is attached to the so-called fundamentals, reading. writing and arithmetic. The demand through whatever criticisms are made is that the school system with it's inn provements shall not lose sight of the importance of those studies in the in trOduction of others. They hold the same important place in education that they always have. That it is fully realized in connection with the broad ening of the public school is but a proper recognition of essentials.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Ignorance.

The human race since time began has been preyed upon by parasites, bloodsuckers and thieves. History is but a record of the systematic. insti- tutional plunder of the people by the shrewd and selfish few. It has been a lamb populace managed by wolf ex ploiters. Mankind has been taxed in calculably, taxed of money, blood, life.
 But of all known taxes that of ig norance has been the greatest, includ- ing perhaps all other taxes. All the tyrannies of rulers, kings upper castes and cabals have not equaled in their pillage the amount robbed of human ity by ignorance. All the pirates of the Spanish main. all the buccaneers, freebooters, highway robbers. burglars and thugs have not taken from us so vast a pile of goods as has this same ignorance. Not all the swindling schemes of mining shares, watered railway stocks, wildcat investments, predatory trusts, stock exchanges and money powers have so depleted us as this same ignorance
 Ignorance claims it's cent per cent in all trades. Nine-tenths of the fail ures are due to ignorance. Boys enter into business untrained, uninformed; {; they go down in the struggle. The slums and prisons are full of men who stumbled into crime because they en- tered the battle for success without skill or weapons.
 Civilization systematically keeps it's
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
8ROWNTAIL MOTHS.

Experience is dear teacher and this proves true concerning the browntail moth as with anything else. Many are Efe communities which are regretting the procraStination which was allowed to prevail after it had been determined that the browntails had located in their midst. It was the failure to rec ognize the harm which the pest causes to human beings as we'll as vegeta- ton, at their coming, which makes it today a cause for continuous regret II is during the caterpillar stage that the damage is done to the foliage of the pear. apple, cherry, plum, oak, elm and maple trees while both during the caterpillar and moth stages there are hairs and flzz which cause a skin af- lection of a decidedly annoying and in some instances serious character
 This is the egg laying season and following the matching the caterpillars feed upon the vegetatie until Septem- Der. so that it will be from now on that the results of their operation will be most noticea bie. They do a large amount of damage and naturally the best and most effective work against them can be accomplished at the start To give them free rein means the han dicapping of all effort which may be made in the future The checking of the pest should be the united ambition cf every community and nowhere is this better recognized than where their raYages have been experienced Pro- crastination is not only the thief of time. bot the friend of the browntail moths.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
MERIT PLACED SECOND.

Merit is getting little recognition in fthe appointments which are being made by President Wilson, contrary to what the country had been given to expect. Patronage and party strength ening are not being so ruthlessly pass ed over as to give any indication of disceura cement to the speilsman. Politics is demanding that the victors shall be rewarded and the demand is being respected. Experience and eff tiency count for nothing so long as the partisanship is net of the democratic stamp.
 The postmaster at Portland. Me, has been succeeded by democratic party worker and the consul to San Do- mingo has been removed from office after years of excellent service to make room for a democrat. Democrats and inexperience succeed republicans and experience which has been char acterized by efficient service. Such changes may show no i'll effects. be- cause the brunt of the work will be shifted to other and subordinate shoul- ders, each being governed by civil ser vice but if the retention in office of subordinates is of value and has merit, why should it not be applied to the head of a postoffice or a consulate? Party politics haven't gotten to a point where such can yet be recognized and 1t is evident that the president is los ing some of his declared independence and yielding to the call for the re- wards and favors. Building political fences seldom takes into consideration the best interests of government ser vice. It places merit second, with spells first.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
MEXICO NEEDS HELP.

Just what the administration will do towards the adjustment of the situa- tion which has long been growing worse in Mexico is as yet uncertain It is certain that nothing rash is con templated from the attitude which has been maintained and the policy which has been followed in continuation of the course of the last administratA A9n Conditions have grown worse there, however, rather than showing any i'm provement and while every effort is being made to secure action by this country the same middle of the road policy is likely to be maintained, but with a purpose of settling the matter for the best interests of the country rather than taking sides and using force.
 The idea of endeavoring to get the factions of Mexico together for the ultimate purpose of bringing order out of chaos. and the adjustment of the situation through an election means the exerting of a wholesome influence. How much progress could be made with such a plan is an unknown quan- tity. which could best be determined by trying Mexico is in need of help and the kind which would assist the different factions in getting together is only to be ceuntenanced as the last resort. Protection must be given to foreigners there. but it Is far pref erable to show Mexico how and assist the entire republic to the adjustment of it's own affairs through diplomacy than by more bloodshed It should at least be tried
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
FAIRNESS IS THE AIM.

Gradually but surely the board of mediation is making progress towards the arbitration of the difficulties be- tween the railroad men and the com panieS- As the discussion advances a disposition to get at the bottom of the controversy Is disclosed. which is most comnaendabIe. The withdrawal of the Erie road from it's position re- moves an embarrassment while the taking up of the grievances of both sides at one hearing is being more fsvorably considered by the men.
 The Springfield Union emphasizes that arbitration is a remedy that one side has as much right to invoke as the other, wherever real grievances exist. Whether the companies' griev- ances ought to be arbitrated at the same time as the employees depends somewhat on the character of such grievances If they involve problems and considerations that enter into the pending wage dispute it seems desir- able and proper that the whole ground be covered at once. That seems to be the fairest and quickest way of thresh- ing out the whole subject. The pub lie does not want a temporary bridg- ing over of difficulties, only to have a recurrence of trouble a little later. At the same time, the brotherhoods should have due opportunity to meet any contentious the companies may be dis posed to urge No unfair advantage should be taken by introducing unex- pected complications at the last mo- ment.
 Arbitration is in the interest of fair ness and the approach to 1t should be guarded by the same inclination for proper consideration. Recognition of this is growing stronger every day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS

cards in few days, and then the little mink signed herself, Your old chum, who was called Lucy Lowering" Just like her to get little fun out of 1t. wonder who the man is. There is the postmans ringl I'll run for the mail before l go on with my work. Such a nice rainy afternoon has kept me free from interruption, and I'll soon get to the end of my search. Just as I hoped! The wedding cards have come, and of all things, the happy man is Bob Sayles, no other, though Robert Gun ningham Sayles looks much more dig nlfled than the old time Bob. Well, I am delighted and must send them something nice with my congratula- tons. To think it should be Bob, of all men. All my old girl friends are get ting married. l must be intended to be the old maid of the lot
 My cabinet is really in order once more Down in this corner there is a box Of iron filings. Thereby. hangs a tale Of much interest to me. Sitting on the sands one day we carelesSly drew our umbfella tips about, and when we took them up, the tips of the iron frames were fringed with grains of iron. Then we continued our searchings till quite heap Of iron re- warded our efforts. They told me of the iron being magnetic and thereby attaching itself to the umbrella tips. Among the group was one whom like to remember though very likely he has ceased to recall my name
 We all liked Henry Evarts, for he was deserving of our esteem. A col lege student he was in those days, who was working his way towards his de- sired degree and for that summer had secured employment at one of the summer hotels. Thoughtfud and seri- ous beyond most of the men at the beach, he was not without a keen sense of humor, and was a welcome favor lte in any group to which he attached himself. l often wonder where he was located in after life and find my self thinking of him frequently I know my liking for him was returned and feel sure that had the circum- stances been reversed. he would have made known his liking
 Money keeps people apart some times, but 1 sometimes think 1t is false pride If he only knew how l would like to hear from him. I think he would send me some token of re- membrance and friendship. All I have to recall him is this pink shell which came from South America, and to that region he went, I am told, when his college course was ended.
 I should never tell it except to my box of iron filings. but I think he will find me still unwed should he return I fear there is magnetic attraction between us that prevents my thoughts from wandering to anyone else Should he return to me, I am sure he would receive a royal welcome Until then l am equally sure, 1 shall continue tc be Janet Jennison
 AN IDLER
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26

ric places and buildings have burned
 themselves into his memory. One
 learns more about Europe from tnas
 observant man than from his friend
 It is only an illustration of the fact
 that some eyes may look and see, ana
 that other eyes may look and sec
 nothing.
 Bayard Taylor related how, on an
 Alpine holiday, he gazed on the won
 derful Mere de Glace in company with
 an Englishman whose only comment
 was: All that ice would bring lot or
 money in Calcutta in the hot season,
 don't you knew"
 People see about what their tastes and training allow them to see. They notice what fits in with their interests
 Der who had been presented at court
 was asked regarding the giories he had seen He replied: "Oh, the King
 was exceedingly we'll trimmed" There is a higher and a lower kind of vision. The higher sort Is less de- pendent on eyes than on mind and heart Your dog has sharper eyes than you have. In the physical sense he sees more than you see. But he cannot apprehend a noble picture or read an inspiring book. Facts that make your mental world form no part of his.
 He really sees who beholds not only the thing itself, but grasps it's mean ing and significance. A mans eyes are open when he has sensed the fact that we live in an invisible realm of mo- tives, feelings, purposes that give sig nificanCe@ to all else. The natural world is not merely a quantity of dull, dead matter to be weighed and analysed but the garment of deity.
 Earth's crammed with heaven
 And every common bush afire with
 But only those who see put off their shoes
 The rest sit around it and pluck blackberTies
 Simply to obcerve phenomena and to tabulate material facts is not the highest wisdom. It is possible for a scientist with reams of data at com mand to be blind as batto the high est visions.
 Of old the prophet Elisha, prayed for his young friend, "Oh, Lord, open his eyes that he may sec It is a prayer each may well offer for him. self and for his neighbor. If it were answered for us as for the young man we, too, should look out upon a l universe pervaded by spiritual forces. For us, too, the mountainside would be filled with horses and chariots of l fire.
 THE PARSON,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
WATCH YOUR STEP
 BY THE CONDUCTOR
Sick People

"Th' older I get tn more it strikes me us nuts don't know how to jolly folks complainin O bein' sick. I mean tn kind that thinks they're sick. Here comes a fellow now, gruntin along, with his coat collar up and his mouth corners down. He jus knows he's goin' to die. Last night he gobbled two whole bolonies an a pitcher O studs, an his feet was cold an his head hot This mornin everybody looks like sewer rats to him, an he's darln' 'en to make him laugh. Some pal O his comes along. one O them leather lunged kind as never has a pain. He yeils at tn one with tn bright, sunny day?" An Bill. he can Jus gurgle, Rotten, thank yuh, an tn husky one says to the guy with tn pains: Oh. you're all right Bill; brace up. Flaw. haw, haw!' an he gives Bill wallop on tn back bone could do. Bill gets bad right away. He's goin' to get sick now jus to show that big lummix he can That's no way to do to fellow that's woke up wrong. Them sick gillies got to be handled tn other way If his paid sure sick Say, old man, you get right home and call a doctor Let's get off tn car. Don't die on tn street. If he'd say that Billd swell up an say: on. m all right. An en tn other muttd say: No you ain't; you're sicker'n blazes Lemme hold your head BilPd get about two whiffs O that talk an holler out; Go chase yourself! Who said I was sick?' That's how to cure them sick people that ain't sick. Soak 'em with their own dope. Whine with 'em, turn on tn salt water, work tn pumps, make out like everything's gone wrong. Let 'em think Calamity Jane hain't got nothin on you as a howler You'll get tn sick guys goat in five minutes Us smart alecs is fillin' hospitals full O bellyachin' people by crossin' 'em Jolly 'em. Make 'em think every body's sick
 Be careful gettin' on!
 Don't push quit your pushin!
 Watch your step!"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26

What Is your summer drink Whether 1t is beer or buttermilk it should be taken with moderation In the old days of alcoholic beverages there were more accidents and sun strokes than there are in these days of soft drinks. Before the days of the soda fountain those who did not par take of alcoholic liquors drank mead f1zzed-up with cream tartar and hay ing the real fruit colors Now the carbonated drinks at the soda foun- tain are as beady and attractive as 1t is possible to make them, and some of them create a thirst which to the weak IS irresistible. Too much of good thing often brings disaster. Modera- tion is said to be the inseparable com panion of wisdom, for it is this which lends charm to life, and nowhere is 1t to be more commended than where either soft drinks or hard drinks are being indulged in. It should be borne Tn mind that he who exceeds the limits of moderation has an unstable foundation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26

gives in ignorance of the laws of their tions of sex. The hordes of woman wrecks that swarm in our cities is the resulting tax of ignorance How much domestic tragedy is due to the same cause. Our entire literature teens struct it.
 In the way of hygiene what a meas ureless tribute the race has paid to ignorance. The pests of former ages cholera, the black death and the red death, the multitudes of corpses heap ed up, simply because people did not know enough to keep cleani
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
EYES THAT SEE.

Two men have lately returned from Europe, having completed practically the same itinerary. Yet of the same scenes they have quite different ac- counts to give. One has looked at Flu : rope with his physical eyes and the other with the eyes of his mind as we'll
 One traveller can a tale unfold of certain obvious and commonplace ex- pefiences. He descriminates between the menus of famous cafes. He can tell of tricky cab drivers, of the at- fractions of shops and concert halls.
 The other man, having taken his food and lodging for granted, has re- turned with a mind enriched. He has become acquainted with cathedral cloister and gallery. Great pictures have yielded their inspiration; histo-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26

The Grand Trunk ought not to be bothered about what to do with those two new freight steamers or dered for the proposed Providence terminal IL should remember that New London is waiting to handle all the business which it now receives and ali which might have been sent to Providence, The road should send the steamers to New London and hustle The business down over the Central Vermont line and make full use of the advantages if commands.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-26

While the booming ef eastern Con- neeticut is being urged it should not be forgotten that there is d maghi- icent opportunity fer stimulating greater interest in the county fairs. There is profit as well as pleasure to be derived from such gatherings.