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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24
The BIG SECRET OF SUCCESS

In a high school the other day a
lad under examination drew a mark
ing of So. II took 20 to pass. For
the purposes of that one test. he
might as well have drawn zero as to
fail by a narrow margin For IL is
what score above the passing line.
not below, that keeps you abreast of
the procession. And TO get TO the
front you have got not only TO draw
20. but as much above 30 as is nee
essary to excel all others in the class.
Recently, in one Of our cities,
5000 persons paid an average of 81
apiece TO hear a woman sing and a
man play on the violin. There are
plenty OF singers and fiddlers whom
Won can hear for less money; good
many who don't have 10 be coaXed
much 10 show of for nothing. But
this woman had a voice which was
Just a little clearer and better con-
trolled than the voice of any other
woman now on the concert stage;
and this man played the violin with
mastery which ranked him among
the great players of history. Hence
it was that more folks wanted to
hear them than could get into the
place where they appeared, and were
willing to pay a price which in the
aggregate made small fortune.
OF course, this is very common
place. Yet how many boys and girls
among your acquaintances do you
know who are neglecting opportuni-
ties to qualify for better than the
mere passing point in the tests OF
life? How many who, after having
turned away from chances to fit
themselves to move upward, have
shown envy of those who did the
hard work which won the bigger re-
wards?
The high school test was a fail
one. No favoritism was shown. The
questions were within the scope oi
the previous lessons. 1t was not q
snap test. Every pupil had plenty
of time In these respects it was
probably fairer than are some of the
tests of everyday life. So when the
boy failed, his father, who knew the
lad wasn't stupid, looked into th'
cause. What do you suppose it was
The familiar one of idleness, laziness
inattention.
The boy had been soldering; hav
ing "a good time" He hadn't don
at school the things for which schoo
ia kept. And, of course. the fello'
.hat he cheated b. this process wa
himself.
You can take it from us as fac
which can't be upset that Melba Gi',
Mt come to be known as the qnee
cf song or Kubelik as the wizard 1
the violin, regulations they can col
into fortunes as they wish, by shiri
ing the tedium of study or the uls
cry of practice. They had natiN
ability, of course; but the real s.
, cret of their success is hard, persis
| ent and intelligent work.
S That recipe will help any perso
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

1t is said that Governor Tener of
Pennsylvania may be a candidate for
president of the National Baseball
League. Rather high office for
mere state governor to seek, isn't it?
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

was fixed to cover it's upkeep. A
has been remarked, this was the
tribute of a captain of industry to
the memory of the absolute maste-
of literature.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

The remark is being made that
the elections should give rise to Sc
rious thought, but there is a popu-
lar impression that it costs good
money to think.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

1t is claimed that Wellesley Col
lege's crew OF girl rowers excels that
OF any male college, but probably
they would be willing to give the
boys a handicap.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

1t is safe to assume that turkeys
will be high for Thanksgiving, anc
the dealers are working hard to find
reasons therefor.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

Somehow the more necessary a
function is, the less complaint one
hears about the way it is affected by
the income tax. For example,
teachers. ministers and newspaper
reporters!
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

AS Miss Wilson's wedding gown
train is three yards long, the floor
OF the East room ought to be pretty
clean afterward.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

II is believed that Huerta would
be willing to retire If by SO doing
he could violate the constitution.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

This is the harvest time for
thanks. True, there have been trials,
calamities in some places, homes de-
stroyed, losses and sorrows, but TAX
ing the country over our blessings
have been very many and far out
numbered the dark, appalling things
of life. In spite of many evils there
has been as much of true sympathy
of genuine benevolence, of cordial
spirit, of brotherly love and good fel.
lowship, we can keep our Thanksgiv-
ing in the spirit of the scriptural ad'
monition, BE ye thankful"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

ton. 1t was wise and pious act,
and its adoption by most of the
states and at length by the general
government of this broad land is an
evidence of the diffusion of those re-
ligious sentiments which were at the
foundation of the settlement of this
country.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

AS you have been blest let it
measure your Thanksgiving blessing
to others. To manifest the goodness
of your heart to your friends, send
them this paper for one year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

Couldn't Mexico be barbwire fenced
up?
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

1t is fortunate the world cannot
discern the hidden things of the
heart. There we can store our grief
to ponder over it in our leisure and
give to the world only the smile
beneficent Providence may impart to
our souls and that will strengthen us
to sing a hymn of Thanksgiving.
While sorrow may reign within, yet
may peace and hope and confiding
trust surround every reader of this
column. Heaven bless you all this
Thanksgiving day.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

The establishment of a day of
Thanksgiving in the late autumn, -af-
ter the ingathering of the fruits, was
made by the early settlers of New
England, in imitation of the feast of
tabernacles held by the Jewish ma
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

Those whose lives are the easiest
and pleasantest are often singularly
forgetful of grateful ascription to
the source of blessings. Thanksgiv-
ing day was not instituted by peo-
pie surrounded by comforts and lux
uries, but who turned their hearts to
God in the midst of hardships of
which their descendants scarcely
comprehended the meaning.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

To the early Puritan Christmas
smelt to heaven of idolatry; SO, when
his own festival, Thanksgiving, be-
came annual, it took on many of the
features of the English Christmas
1t was a day devoted to family re-
union, to feasting and to the giving
of presents. Such "superstitious
meats" as baron of beef, boars head
and plum pudding were excluded,
and turkey, Indian pudding and
pumpkin pie were eaten instead.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

After the battle of Gettysburg in
1868 President Lincoln recommend
ed the people to set apart the 9Th
day of August Ito be observed as a
day of national thanksgiving, praise
and prayer to Almighty God" In
the following year the president is
sued another proclamation, and the
presidential proclamation has been
an annual fixture ever since.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24
The Home Circle
Thoughts from the Editorial Pen

In many ways Thanksgiving is one
of our most delightful events 1t
comes at a time when the rigors Of
winter are not yet at hand. We
have at our disposal all the varied
products of the soil, and the time for
a season of partial rest for the farm
er is at hand. One of its Most de-
lightful features, which has become
quite general, is the gathering to-
gether under the old roof-tree of all
the scattered sons and daughters on
this day. Two. three and sometimes
four generations thus meet around
the festive and hospitable table of
the old homestead, and thus frater-
nal ties are strengthened and filial
piety encouraged.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

Let us be thankful that we live
that we live in times of peace and
prosperity. Let us be thankful that
we have homes with husbands and
children to love and to love us. Let
us be thankful for the comforts of
life. Let us be thankful for work,
strength and desire to do our work
gladly. Let us cultivate spirit of
gentleness, of graciousness, of bright
ness and gladness and wisdom that
will make all about us thankful that
we are alive.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

To always look at life's somber
side is disheartening; the hopeful
view is what buoys us up and causes
gratefulness to spring up in the heart
and fill the soul with thanksgiving.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-24

The greatest feast DAY in America
should be one OF rejoicing and
thanksgiving by all the people. This
is the time when the whole nation
gives thanks for the blessings OF the
year. Thanksgiving day was first
established in the United States by
the Pilgrims at Plymouth, New Eng
land, replacing Christmas, the great
family festival. and has been gradu-
ally adopted in other parts of the
country. Congress recommended
days of thanksgiving annually dur
ing the Revolution, and Washington,
in 1879, after the adoption of the
constitution. Other days of national
thanksgiving have been proclaimed,
and since 1853 the last Thursday in
November has been annually pro-
claimed by the president as nation
al Thanksgiving day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

themselves. And when so many as 1000
or 5000 men, women and children fol-
low match around several miles OF the
golf course to watch each stroke OF
the two players, it is marked tribute
to the game of golf and emphasizes the
hold which it has on its followers. In
cidentally, it may be remarked that so
large an attendance, with its outcrop-
ping of distracting little incidents, some
times affects the contestants, as, for eX-
ample, when John G. Anderson, who
went down to defeat before Jerome
Trayers last Friday, was put out of
form momentarily by young boys OBJ
trusion on Anderson's line of vision as
he was making shot, causing the play
err to foozle and lose distance and drec-
ton. Meanwhile, Trayers, the veteran
of many such trying battles, was play
ing the cool game of which he is capable
and finally pulled out over his worthy
competitor in a great contest. II was
pronounced triumph for Travers, his
fourth consecutive amateur champion.
ship of the United States, and the match
a decided advance for the game in pub
lie Importance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08
CURRENT COMMENT
State Expenses and Budget.

mot much consolation is TO be haC
out of the paragraph in The Benning
ton Banner, in which the editor, Lieu
tenant Governor Howe, informs us that
the states present expenditure, upward
of 100000, is as nothing to the show
ing to be made next year. Isn't it time
| for a halt in the states extrayagant ex'
penditure ?"-Fair Haven Era
The cost of government is naturally
increasing with the increase of Social.
istic tendencies When government
undertakes to secure pure food for the
people; when it adopts factory inspec-
tion laws, in fact, whenever it takes any
new step to safeguard the public, it has
to pay its way. The theory is that the
resulting benefits more than Offset the
expense. For instance, i'll health reduces
the earning power Of the individual
Then the state steps in and says that
the laborer shall work amid surround
ings that will not bring so many days
of sickness as formerly. Ii takes money
to do this, but it is figured that the in.
creased earning power Of the individual
will permit him easily to pay the in
creased tax and have profit" from
the transaction, if such terms may be
used in this connection. But this isn't
the popular way of looking at it, for the
increased tax is very plain, while the
benefits which the increase purchases do
not show up plainly even if they are
there.
But the widening Of the scope of gov
ernmental interference in everyday life
does not account for all of the increase
in the cost of running state. If il did,
there wouldn't be so much complaint as
is now being heard Vermont is on the
right road which leads to the infusion
of strictly business methods in the adj
minstration of state affairs. The pass
ing OF the purchasing agent act shows
that. But the people want more for
their dollars than they are now getting.
whole lot of money is spent in pass
ing foolish, trihing, and unneeded legis-
lation. The people want less expense
on the part of the legislature itself.
They want business done as promptly
as is consistent with the doing of good
work.
One method of keeping track of ex-
penses and of guiding a legislature
which has been suggested by The Mes
senger for years is the budget system.
There is absolutely no reason why YER
mont should not have as complete a
budget as any government on the face
of the earth. 1t is no argument to say
that Vermont doesn't need one because
it is small state. Granted it is small
state, it nevertheless remains that it is
spending the tax of every individual in
the state Just as much as If it were
thousand times more populous than it
now is. And if it is small, all the
more reason why it should take all pre-
cautions to spend what it has wisely and
well, for il is in competition with other
richer and more populous states.
This matter of state expenses is most
important. 1t ought not to be permitted
to slip and slide along. The state must
increasingly appropriate if it is to keep
in the procession of its sister common
wealths, and good financing demands
modern budget system.-St. Adams
Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08
TALK OF THE TOWN
Iunsinr underwear al Abbott's.

Sale muslin underwear at Vaughan's.
Go to John Fl. Johnson, 81 South Main
street, for your roofing, cave troughing,
sheet iron and tin work, repairing, etc.
Tel. 2I2-W.
Bessie Il. Spear, teacher of piano, or
gan, musical history and elementary har-
mony. Pupils are requested to make APP
pointments for lessons on or before Sept.
8. Telephone 464 IL. 26 Jefferson street.
A lawn party will be held Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank @.
Rowland, "a French street, under the
auspices of the woman's guild of the
Church of the Good Shepherd Home
cooked food will be on sale and refresh
ments will be served Bring your sew
ing or indulge in games. Admission, zoe.
On Tuesday evening, Sept. 0, at Mont
pelier city hall, McEnelly's famous sing
ing orchestra of eight pieces will give
a concert and dance, which will be their
only visit here this season. The concert
is from to and dancing from 0 to l..
Electric cars win run to Barre after
the dance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

The procedure Of the Vermont public
service commission in ordering a hear
ing on question of proposed reduction
Of rates charged by telephone companies
in Vermont is entirely regular and meets
with the approval of the general public
Of the state. Due warning has been
given to the companies to be represented
at the hearing, which will be held at
the State House in Montpelier, begin
ming with the Both of the present month,
at which the defending companies are
promised chance to state their cases
and object to the proposed reductions ii
they wish. That is procedure according
to law and according to reason as we'll.
Now let the hearing be conducted as
outlined with plenty of opportunity
given to the companies so that they will
not have the chance to accuse the state
Of "railroading" the proposal through or
using the steamroller over the compan-
les.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08
A GAME GROWING IN POPULARITY

A GAME GROWING IN POPULARITY.
While the professional game of base
ball has been drawing its surging crowds,
while tennis has its thousands of de-
voices and while college football is the
great magnet of the fall season, it never
theless must be allowed that golf does
in the intensity of interest afforded 4
great number of people. For instance,
the final match at Garden City last Fri
dav for the amateur championship of
the United States was followed by a
gallery estimated at 5000 people, each
one of whom felt the impulses that ac-
tuated the contestants almost as much
as if they themselves were playing in
the match. 1t was an almost inaudiable
"0h" as a favorite player made slice
into the rough, sounding like a wall of
despair; and it was an exultant "Ah"
when a favorite made a clean, straight
shot that carried well toward the green.
We know of no game like golf in which
the spectators feel as the players must
feel in making each shot; the spectators
Involuntary place themselves in the
shoes OF the players and speculate on
what they would have done had they
been playing, if they would have been
nervous and topped the ball or if they
would have missed an easy putt for
three. Each spectator permits himself
the pleasure. and at the same time the
mental strain, of being the player
Consequently he feels the game; he is
as much a part of it as the players
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

1t happens to be Democrat this time,
but whether Democrat or Republican,
it doesn't seem just right for cabinet
members to 90 out on the stump for any
party candidate. During Taft's admin
istration, Republicans in the cabinet for
sock their office duties and forgot for
the time being that they were servants
of the nation instead of single party
and went out electioneering for Repub-
lican candidates. Last week Secretary
Of State Bryan likewise went into the
state of Maine and talked in favor Of
the Democratic candidate for Congress
from the third district. In either case
it doesn't seem right to do active service
in party campaign.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

The position of fagmen on trains has
assumed new and added Importance since
the wreck at North Haven, Conn. The
flagman has a great deal of responsible.
ity resting on his shoulders. If he does
not 90 back the full distance and set
the danger signal for an oncoming train
he may cause terrible wreck. If he
delays in going black he may be too
late to stop the next train. If he quits
his post of duty while tagging the train
before he gets the signal from his en-
CINE that his train is ready to leave
then his dereliction may be the means Of
hlotting out many lives. If he does nu-
merous other things, or if he does not
do various things, there are dire posi-
bilites for disaster Therefore, the rail
roads ought to be very careful to de-
termine the disposition of the men be-
fore they set them to work as hagmen.
1t is no place for a careless or lazy man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

Less attention to financiering and en-
largement and more attention to operat-
ing what they already have would be a
fine policy for the New Haven system
to follow for a. few years to come. The
railroad system would come out bet
ter in the long run and it would give
eminently more satisfactory service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08
A Wise Editor

ind there are many such, has expressed
she judgment that a tax upon the earn
ing power of mutual life insurance COM
panies is anti.social and strikes at the
most serviceable virtues of our people.
National Life ms. Co., of Vt. (Mutual.l
s. s. Ballard, general agent, Lawrence
building, Montpelier, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08
F. H. Rogers & Co.
TALK OF THE TOWN

Black Cat school hose at Abbott's.
There will be song service in the
robble Hill schoolhouse Tuesday night,
Sept. 0. Rev. E. f. Newell, assisted by
his young people, will have charge of the
meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

Thaw is being "hero-ed' up in Canada
as he has not been for seven long years
and as he never. would be in the country
where he killed Stanford White.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank neighbors and
friends for their kindness and helpful
ness during the sickness and death of
our darling baby, Howard; also for the
flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Mann.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

Japan has troubles of her own with
out seeking more with the United States
Just at present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1913.

When you go to Canada leave your
penny ante deck behind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

We clean, press and repair clothes
Lamorey Clothing Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

Mrs. Pankhurst is on the way over
insure your plate glass windows,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

The voice of Maine will be the first Pc
ltical call for long time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08
Zine
FEATHERS

Author of Paid in Full" THE Wolf" The
Easiest Way" Trail Of the Lonesome Pine y
etc.
The Universal Approval of Press and Public
New York
The play is powerful. Times
Gripping and interes ting. Herald
"A mastery play."-Tribune.
Successful Of dramatic wallops '-Telcrraph
Stirring drama. Evening Mail
Seasons BIG success. Journal.
Tense. grim, powerful Globe.
Element Of suspense. Sun.
Pine acting constantly. Telegram.
Chicago.
Best of Walters s"-Tribune
Electrified audience. "-Inter-Oeean
'Forcible and sincere - Record Herald
I Speeches that thrill Examiner
'Stupendous play American
''Superhly played Daily News.
Strongest ever acted Post.
Every part good."-Journal
Most talked Of play to-day Examiner.
Matinee Proes-sse. soc. Tsc, sl.00.
Night Priees-50c, Use, s1.0o. Sl.SO.
On sale At Hendricks and Buswells on
Wednesday night at O'Clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

We Clean, Press and Repair Clothing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-08

Tickets admitting gent and lady to floor, Use.
Extra ladies and ladies uncscorted. Csc. Bal
cony, 25e.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-11-29
County Normal Notes

Miss Hines received very interest
ing and characteristic letter from Eva
Cram last week. She is working in the
Presbyterian Hospital at Chicago.
A letter was also received from
Blanche Rogers of the class of 1918.
She is teaching a small school about
eight miles from Harbor Springs. She
has very pleasant boarding place, and
likes her work very much.
The normal class observed second
grade reading in Miss Correll's room
Tuesday.
The students enjoyed their work in
agriculture last week. They were
studying insect pests.
The twelve wonderful labors of
Hercules were told in the reading
class last week. They were very in
teresting.
Miss Whiting has been showing the
normal students how to teach reading
and phonies to beginners.