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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
LUCKY BLUEBIRD" BROOCH
PINS FOR THE LADIES
Handsome Novelty Being Given This
Week with Lord Salisbury Gig
arettes by Local Dealers.

Maeterlinck, the great Belgian philos-
opher, says: "The bluebird for hap
piness.' Certainly the artistic enameled
Lucky Bluebird" pin, given free with
Lord Salisbury cigarettes, win make
happy every woman to whom. it finds
its way. This dainty pin is in remark
ably good taste. 1t is in fact real
ornament which every woman will find
pleasure in wearing. 1t is proving so
popular that dealers say the supply will
be quickly depleted.
The manufactures of Lord Salisbury
state that this brand requires only a
trial to find favor with smokers, and
that they are therefore justified in the
expense of giving away the "Bluebird"
pins. Experienced smokers easily rec
ognize in Lord Salisbury cigarettes the
smoothness which goes only with the
most carefully selected Turkish tobacco,
and especially commend its unusual
mildness and fragrance. On the whole
it seems as though this method of get
ting smokers acquainted with a brand
would win out here.-Adv-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
What's the Answer?

Here's bit of humor related by
Henry Miller.
For whole solid hour tho captain
had been lecturing his men on The Du-
ties of Soldier and he thought that
now the time had come for him to test
the results of his discourse.
Casting his eye around the room, he
fixed on PRIV. Murphy as his first vic
tim.
"'Priv. Murphy, he asked, why should
soldier by ready to die for his coun-
tryt'
THE Irishman scratched his head for
a while; then an ingratiating and en-
lightened smile fitted across his face.
Sure, captain, be said pleasantly you
are quite right. Why should her"-
Young's Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
JINGLES AND JESTS
Account of Stock.

Four four entire hours had the lady
remained in the shop. She Lad visited
every department and worried the ma
jority of the statesmen without spend
ing penny.
Toward the close of the afternoon
one of the statesmen, feeling somewhat
exasperated, ventured to make a mild
protest.
Madam" he asked sweetly, "are you
shopping here!'
The lady looked surprised, but not by
any means annoyed
Certainly" she replied. "But what
else should | be doingy'
"Well, madam, i thought perhaps you
might be taking an inventory"
Then the lady melted away among
the shadows of the door-National
Food Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
EAST BARRE
Joe Bison Worked in Stone Shed Two
Months With Broken Arm.

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Blake and family
have been in camp at Woodbury. pond
the past week
Mrs. Fred Garrett went Wednesday
morning to Queen City park, Burlington,
where she joined her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. +. l.. Sargent, who are spending
some time at their cottage.
The w. G. T. U. held very pleasant
meeting last Friday afternoon at the
home of the president, Mrs. L. W. Bates.
A large number of members and invited
friends were present. Refreshments of
ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Walter Sims of Manchester, n.
H. and Miss Ethel Hamilton of Taunton,
Mass, were guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. II. Il. Sargent, the first of the
week.
The annual basket picnic of the Con-
gregational Sunday school will be held
Friday of this week at the home of II.
B. Partridge. The start will be made
from the church at $3.50 o'clock. We
hices viii be in readiness to carry the
crowd.
Martin Lucia, of the Lucia Granite Co,
spent several days this week at Wood
bury pond.
McAllister Bros automobile truck car
ried large load of household goods to
Burlington the first of the week.
Kimball Cooney carried fishing party
to Williamstown, Monday of this week.
Joe Bison is taking an enforced va
cation on account of broken arm. The
fracture is an unusual one inasmuch as
Joe continued at his duties in the stone
L l..
learned the true nature OF the injury.
An X-ray photograph taken about a
week ago revealed the fact that both
bones of the forearm were fractured.
Miss Emma Downing is visiting with
friends in Orange for few days.
Miss Laura Wellington is spending
few days in Washington, with her aunt,
Mrs. w. c. Nye.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
CURRENT COMMENT
That Telephone Report.

The report of Governor Fletcher's spe
cial telephone commission is just what
might be expected when member en-
tering complaint is placed upon a
commission to act as a Judge and jury
which he, himself, formulates. The YER
dict could not be otherwise than biased.
1t seems to us Governor Fletcher made
mistake in appointing this commits.
sion. 1t was not called for, for we
have public service commission fully
competent to take up this matter and
before which the report of the special
commission must come. Insofar as it
was not called for it becomes a need
less expense and money wasted. Our
knowledge of this question is from a
local standpoint, and the charges made
by this special committee certainly do
not apply TO this section. The New
England telephone service here is first
class, the rentals moderate and the tolls
reasonable.
1t may be a monopoly as charged, but
if so it is one of the greatest needs the
public and private life of to-day de-
mands. A company of such magnitude
giving seENiCs W all pdIbs Oh tue country
presents a difficult problem to manage
and pay fair returns on the large cap
ital invested. That it is able to do so
on its present rates shows a business
management of shrewd disceinment amt
great capacity.
The service of the New England sys-
TEN cannot be justly compared with
the Peoples lines except in the local
field In that field the two systems are
necessary and will remain so long as
they will give the public what they need
at reasonable rate. For long distance
service there is but one system in Yer
mont and that is the New England, and
surely these tolls are reasonable.
If the independent companies could
force the New England out they, the in
dependents, could not give the long dis
lance service except they built up a
system similar to the New England and
if this should come to pass would the
public have any assurance of better
service or more reasonable rates ?--Grot-
on Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
Watching the Smart Set in Small
Town.

In the August America Magazine,
George Fitch, the famous Peoria funny
man, writes an amusing piece entitled
"Homeburg's Two Four Hundredths," in
which he presents the activities of those
in small town who put on airs. The
two families in Homeburg that feel that
superiority are the Payleys and Singers.
Following is an extract from the ar
ticle:
"The Payleys and Singers still con-
tinued to compete, but we declined to
fight and bleed for them and amused
ourselves instead of watching them from
the sidelines. Mrs. Payley joined the
When | was in Europe brigade, and
the Singers got the first automobile in
town. 1t kept the Singers so busy sup
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

If real invading fleet should expert
ence as little difficulty in capturing Is
lands, bays and promontories on the
southern New England coast as the
"Black" fleet of the United States navy
has experienced in the mimic warfare
now being conducted it would be sorry
time for the little old city of New York Z;
but there is a suspicion that a real in
vading fleet would run afoul of quite
number of obstacles which the
BLACKS" lodged as they skipped along
the coast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
"a Minister'S Daughter"

To what extent the marrying of a
minister's daughter Is a pallating cir
cumstance in cases of official misconduct
seems likely to be determined before the
present administration has proceeded
much further The customs OF Ala
bama, reinforcing the traditions of the
parsonage, also come into play. and
it is all about classmate of the presi-
dent, one Peter Hamilton, who was
made a federal Judge in Porto Rico early
last March
When the new Judge reached his
island home he rented rather preten-
tious establishment, according TO the
reports. 1t was unfinished. He was
popular. The community liked him. A
donation party was hit upon. The local
newspapers explained that the articles
which might serve to furnish his house
could afterwards be carried home as
souvenirs, etc The hours for the show
were named.
On the appointed day San Juan turn
ed out. The Porto Ricans never missed
a bet like that. In solemn procession
they trooped into his new home, bear
ing all sorts of gifts. The donors in
cluded most of the lawyers of the
town--always a liberal body of men,
and, it is asserted, some litigants as
we'll
The story reached Washington. After
journey though the circumlocation Of
flee, it was brought to the judges at
tention. His next friend spoke for him.
Nothing wrong was intended. The
Judge had married minister's daugh-
ter. and she was used to donation par
ties. Moreover, these We're very COM
mon in Alabama where the happy
couple had come from. This may be
trifiing affair! But pity poor Archbold
who was impeaehed and found guilty on
less distinct charges of official mscon-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
RAISING APPLES IN VERMONT.

An Iowa man with experience in apple
cultivation has come to Vermont. bought
a large farm in Rutland county and set
out 10000 apple trees, thereby showing
greater faith in Vermont than many
residents do if one were to Judge by
their failure to go into the apple rails
ing business on large scale and under
the proper methods. But perhaps that
statement is unfair to the residents of
Vermont who haven't done anything in
the line of increasing their output of
apples; they have the faith in Vermont
and the conviction that Vermont's eli
mate and soil are particularly well
adapted to this kind of fruit cultivation,
but they simply have been content to
let well enough alone and to leave the
hustling to someone else. The result is
that Vermont's splendid chances to de-
velop a very lucrative form of farming
have been allowed to go to waste and
few hustlers, like the Iowa man and
some Others, have been allowed to go
ahead and develop the business as well
as the efforts of few catered farmers
can do. Those who are already well
established in the business are making
money off their apples as they are pro-
ducing monster crops and finding a ready
market for all they can raise.
We hope the Iowa man will meet with
similar success in recompense for his
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
On the Face of II.

The information editor received this
letter from fresh youth:
closes her eyes when fellow kisses
her"
The editor replied:
III you win send us your photograph
we may be able to tell you the reason"
Ladies Home journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
Plain Talk From Home.

q ought to be supremely happy" the
youth wrote to the home people. Il don't
see much business ahead, but | have
my diploma and my books"
Whereupon the "old man" wrote him
Put the diplomy in frame, make a
pillow of the books, then rise up early
and hit some good hard ticks for three
square meals day."-Atlanta Constitu-
tiOu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

Elk Gov John Lind of Minnesota says
that under no circumstances would be
accept the post of United States am
bassador to Mexico. Being ambassador
to Mexico would be child's play as com
pared with the work which Pres. Wilson
has called upon him to perform before
any Mexican government is recognized.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
It Is Easy Enough

for family to live up to family in
come, but very hard to live down to a
diminished family income. An unvary-
ing income can be guaranteed by the
use of insurance. National Life Ins. Co.,
of VT. (Mutual) S. S. Ballard, gem
eral agent, Lawrence building, Mont
pelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

Opponents of the tango dance may
be said to have gotten at the foot of the
evil, now that they have attacked it
from the standpoint that the peculiar
dance ruins the feet. Opposition on the
ground of the immoral side of the dance
figure failed to make great progress
against the tango"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

Bryan ought to be spared from his
Texan friends, who have taken him at
his word and are raising $4,000 to piece
out his $4,000 salary. They are doing
their best to make him ridiculous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

The Barre committees are doing their
part toward preparing entertainment for
the delegates to the National Retail
Monument Dealers association in Bos-
ton later in the month; and now it is
left for the party of the second part
to respond.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

James Duncan says his obligation to
the unions which have reposed their
trust in him prevents him from becom-
ing Democratic candidate for lieutenant
governor of Massachusetts,. Spoken like
man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

faith in vermont's apple growing pos
sibilities. There surely is market for
him and for great many other farmers
in Vermont 1t is merely left for him
and the prospective pomologists to de-
vote themselves assiduously to the bust
ness Of developing their orchards in or
der to produce the fruit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

duct. And he never thought to plead
such extenuating circumstances as these.
But will the Porto Ricans. to whom we
owe at least good example, fully com
prehend the force of these exceptional
circumstances Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

Another tennis player of note from
the West is Clarence Griffin. As Nc
Laughlin was away and Johnny Strach-
am failed to sustain the Western ten
mis- title through default it befell this
younster to come to the front at the
Chicago meet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

A Canadian beat ex-President Taft in
an international golf match at Point Au
Pic on Tuesday But it wasn't the first
time Canada has turned Taft down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

To get the proper amount of advertis-
ing, Weston ought to have reversed his
trip and made it from Minneapolis to
New YorA. instead of vice versa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

ION paper there's nothing easier than
to economic you have to do is
to cut out this luxury and trim down
that and there you are But TO prac-
tice it is quite different."--N. Y.
Tribune.
Here's a chance to prac-
tice true practical econ
omy.
To-day you can have
your pick from 80 sum-
mer suits for $1O.50-.
they are the SIS and Is
grades.
A good new clean and
up-to-date $3.50 Straw
Hat for Csc.
1895 for a Panama Hat,
only a few left.
S2.39 for good pair of
Outing Trousers, they
are $3.50 to $500 values.
Watch our window, it
will save you SIS this
month and every other
month.
We Clean. PrAes and Repair Clothing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

In the distribution OF Carnegie medals
for the present summer, that incident
at Swanton in which young man saved
companion in the Missisquoi river,
ought not to be overlooked. 1t was a
brave act which Mark Hubbell did in
swimming out and holding Harmon
Coughs head above water until another
young man, Claire Gleason, could come
in boat so that both the rescuer and
the drowning youth were saved. 1t was
a display of courage splendidly directed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

If your salary isn't big enough, try
the "Chateaugay circuit as the st,
Johnsbury Republican puts it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

The robbery at the Fairbanks museum
in st. Johnsbury last Monday night, in
which thousands of dollars of jewels
was taken, is the most serious outcrop-
ping of crime of that nature in Vermont
for long time Jewellers and dealers
in that sort of goods ought to be warned
at once to be on the lookout for persons
who may attempt to transfer the i'll
gotten gains into money. That seems to
be the best clue inasmueh as the robber
or robbers left no clue in the museum
except burned matches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1913.

There can be only one Wilson. Exeunt
Henry Lane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-07

We Clean, Press and Repair Clothing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
The oId Man,s Money,

~Dad you hear bout the old mans experience in the bankin' business? ?'
 "No. What was tt2"
 'EWhy, he put $6o in bank-hrst mon ey he'd ever put there-an' the boys toI' him that he'd better keep a eye on the bank, as they failed mighty ire quent an he wuz liable to lose a1l.''
 ''WellY'
 ''Well, he hung round that bank so constant that the bank people got sus- pfcious of him an thought he wuz goin' to blow the bank up. Whenever he seen the cashier come out he fol- IeFed him round town, always keepin' him in sight. An it wuz the same way wiEn the bank president an all the clerks. Am when he finally ap- piled for a job as Janitor O the in stitution, sos he could be on the spot in case O trouble, they had him arrest ed, an the judge decided that he wuz crazy, an they wuz jest about to send him to a lunatic asylum when his friends explained things, an the bank folks give him his money an tol' him to gtt-''-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
PoL1's THEATER

Dope" a stirring playlet of the times. will be the headline act to be- gin the first of the seni-weekly win ter performances at the New PoIi theatre tonight. Under the handling given by Herman Lieb, the great character actor and portrayer of the part of Capt. Hodgeman in tArizona," " with a company of eight, one of the themes interesting to a great number in this city will be grippingly set forth Criminologists, physicians, so- cial workers and every mother and father will be well repaid by witness ing this cIeverly written and glowingly acted piece, which filled with situa- ton and action, which teaches an un- deriving moral and points to the rem edy of a semi-underworld scourge.
 Other acts on the high-tone bill for Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday are Frank MorreI. known as the Golden Tenor, formerly of That Quarette''; ]; Lynch 6 Teller, jugglers. direct from Keithss Fifth avenue in New York; Archer & Be1ford, singers. takers and dancers, fin "Bits of Vaudeville; i; Class & Bernie, musical adopts, and Quick, a cartoonist with novel turn Of the hand.
 At this opening winter performance besides the regular and exclusive re- leases of film romance, fun and west ern life, a special two-reel feature pie ture has been engaged which displays the prowess of Mathewson, ATcGraw and other Giant big leaguers which will be shown. for the first time here. Popular prices obtain. Afternoon and evening performances daily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
THE STOCK MARKET
1T. L. Watson & Co.l

There is to be noted some increase in the offering of time money by the banks, and the investment inquiry for good bonds is sustained, affording en- couragement to the sentiment on stocks. The success of the recent ad- vance has been satisfactory to the in terests which initiated it, for prices hold well on level not much below top figures. Most prevailing condi- tions are of a nature which would facilitate another effort to advance prices. Two factors are checking any tendency to extravaganza. One is the disposition of the large bankers to prevent any excess that would use up money supplies needed to finance the crops smoothly. The other factor is the uncertainty attending the state of affairs beyond the Rio Grande. The result is a not undesirable conservat- ism which will tend to solidify the market position. Basic facts, there fore, continue to offer encouragement, and if the Mexican crisis should be ended or the existing friction be less ened, other surrounding influences would doubtless work out further or derly and justifiabIe improvement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
rha Horse Eor the Earmer.

Farmers need a balanced type Of horse No kind of work demands a greater number of qualifications. Tn hot weather and in cold on good roads and in mud, with light machinery or an empty wagon and with the heavy gang blow or the big load of corn. the farm horse must cover a considerable distance each working day. Weight more than will speed alone. Farm horses to be efficient with modern heavy machinery and loads must be big, but the size must be combined with a balanced conformation. Seven teen hands is a good height. We know that horses of this height and weighing around 1900 to 1900 pounds in moderate flesh can have active, grace full locomotion, and they easily fatteu to weigh ton--Breeders' Gazette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
sHTPwRECKED AMONG
 #~ THE 1cEBDRGs. Been on Movie Film at the
 Empire.

Both sensational and educational pictures will be the features presented at the Empire theatre in Main street. One of the most marvellous of pictures is the three act from t'Shipwrecked Among the Icebergs," a feature which brings back to mind the sad fate of the magnificent steamship Titanic and her passengers and crew.
 A magnificent steamship is seen leaving Southampton England, as film begins. Every detail of life aboard ship. even to the wireless operator, Is faithfully presented. The. social life of an ocean voyages mid-ocean sports and a hundred and one incidents of a trip of this character. well known to globe trotters, are shown.
 Then comes night. The report of icebergs ahead. t1he terrific grinding crash of the collision on the frozen monster, and the boilers explode.
 As the water breaks into the ma upper decks. The boats are manned The captain and officers are seen deal ing out life preservers, while the Mar conf operator brave1y sticks to his post tending messages for aid.
 Then comes the end. The ship is seen with only her stern visible. She sinks and the captain and wireless Dperator struggle in the water to make the last boat. The operator makes it. Hands are stretched out to the cap tain. but he refuses aid, and pointing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
MAKE DEMANDS
 ON NEW HAVEN BOSSES

New Haven. Aug. Merchant tailors of the city met, today, to con sider- the demands which have been presented by the journeymen tailors for more pay, shorter hours and re- cognition of their union.
 The increase in pay asked would amount to about $2 a week, for the men employed by the day and would bring the weekly wage up to about s2O.
 The employers are members of the National Merchant Tailors Associa.- ton. The men have had a union for several years and have had negotia- tions with the employers but it is stated have never been officially re- cognized. The journeymen involved number about 150.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
What First Aid Did For Him.

Over the telephone came message that a man had been seriously hurt, and the specialist was urged to imme- diate attention. On entering the room where the patient lay the great doctor paused with look of astonishment
 ''My dear man, he exclaimed to the patient, 'I didn't expect to find you in condition like this! What have you been doing to yourself? Was it an automobi1e?''
 "No, doetor,' feebly replied the pa tfent 'I was walking along the street and slipped on a banana skin.''
 Slipped on a banana skinv' cried the doctor, with greater amazement. sDo you mean to tell me that banana
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
TO BOOM CAPT. M. J. DAILY
 AT FIREMEN'S CONVENTION

Bridgeport firemen will make an ef- fort to elect Capt. M. J. Daley of Chemical 8, first vice president of the Connecticut State F'iremen's associa- ton at the 18th annual convention at Savin Rock tomorrow and "Wednesday. Capt. Daley is county president at present and his election as first vice president will put him in line for the presidency in 1914 There are 14 dele gates from Bridgeport to the conven- tion and IA alternates.