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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22
SINGERS PLEASED BRATTLEBoRo
Boston Opera Stars Gave Such a Per-
Torrance as Never Before Heard There.

The Brattleboro Reformer OF April q
has the following to say of the Boston
Opera Co., singers who appeared at Brat.
tleboro Saturday evaning, April To-:
without exception, the most note
worthy musical entertainment ever pre-
scented in Brsttleboro, by the greatest
aggregation of notable musical stars,
was given in the auditorium Saturday
night by members of the Boston opera
company in a post-season tour. Music
! lovers, who did not attend missed the
best opportunity they ever had here, and
the financial receipts were such that il
! is not probable that the present manage
ment will provide such an opportunity
again. Brattleboro has been heralded as
musical town. The size of the audi
ence Saturday night did not prove it, al
though there may have been many good
reasons for SO many staying away, but
no audience in this town ever rose to
the oeca sion with greater evidence OF en-
thusism and appreciation.
with knowledge from the first that
the artists would not sing in response to
sncores, the audience was so thrilled
with the wonderful exhibition OF ability
that every singer was called before the
footlights three times after each number
through the entire program.
Every member OF the company stands
either in or near the front rank of sing
ers of their respective parts, and their
work was regulation to those who
never had had opportunity to hear ar
fists capable of giving about the best
that is to be had in the way OF vocal
music.
"Demonstrative as the audience was
after the solo numbers. increased inten-
sty marked the storm of applause at
the close of the quartet from Rigoletto,
by Sbarlow, Donvanni, Fornari and Ro.
mito, and the audience fairly was lifted
to its feet by the rendition of the i'm
mortal seXtet from Lucia by Scotney, |
Ramella, Romito, Fornari and
Mardones. II was without a parallel in
Musical history and it long |
will remain vivid in the reciollections |
of those who heard it,"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22
EAST BARRE.

Come one and all to East Barre opera
house hall and see "A Girl In a Thou.
sand Friday evening, April 25. Watch
for further particulars.
Winona council will hold its regular
meeting Wednesday, April %. Meeting
called at 1880 sharp.
Fred Garret is repairing his house,
which he recently purchased of Charles
Co7coran.
Mrs. HolIenbach was in town last
week, packing and storing the goods OF
Mrs. John McAulay.
Mrs. Il. l.. Blanchard and Mrs. Cora
Rucker are in Barre to-day, attending
the grand lodge session of the n. E. o.
p. being held there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22
CURRENT COMMENT
"Springing" on the Newspapers.


1t il real down right mean" the way
the state of Vermont CRAFTS off the
newspapers. First, the state gets its
law supplements circulated for about
one-third what it would cost if the state
did it direct and the newspapers actual
" lose money by the bargain. Then near
ly every state officer is continually ask
ing for free publicity for matters per-
tanning to his department. Bank Com
missioner Williams now comes on with
Circular G." in regard to bank books
being sent in for verifcation. The state
gives all these departments money to
buy circulars, etc, but not one penny for
newspaper publicity. The job printers
get pay but the newspapers are asked to
print the stuff free. Burlington Clip
per.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

If that series of crimes at Attleboro
Mass, had been committed in some Yer
mont, Maine or New Hampshire town,
they would have been talking about the
depravity in the "baek towns; but as
it is, the crimes are laid to mere Grim
inality of the individual and the local
ity is not smirched. Still no more helm
Gus crimes are committed in Vermont,
New Hampshire or Maine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22
CONGRATULATIONS Isl!

We congratulate Montpelier on having
the last quarantine for smallpox removed
this week. The conduct of the situa-
ton there shows what community can
do to eradicate contagious disease
when it is allowed to do its own quar-
antining and without undue interference.
Barre, in particular, congratulates its
sister city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

tive, combined with the better sense of
the thinking people of California, has
taken the United States out of those
situations in due season. A like result
is expected in the present instance, and
President Wilson's fair statement is cal
culated to go far toward reaching that
end.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

From various cities and towns come
reports of the excellence of the work
of the Boston Opera Co. singers, who
are to sing at the Barre opera house
Wednesday evening of this week, and it
seems certain that Barre and vicinity
will have opportunity to hear some of
the best singers in the country. 1t is
an opportunity which does not come oft
en- to cities of such small size as Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

We notice they have fixed salary
limit for players in the Twin State
league which includes Bellows Falls
Brattleboro, Northampton and Keene.
AS we recall it, the Northern league had
salary limit, too; but the limit slid
upward and downward at will, with the
result that the league was disrupted. A
salary limit is fine thing when it is
lived up to with all fidelity; in fact.
it is very much needed if these small
baseball leagues are to prosper. We pre-
sumo that the Twin State league has
some way of enforcing its regulation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22
Ready Money from His

grandfather's life insurance placed
through our office educated young man
who has just taken policy with us.
The example set was wisely followed
National Life ms. Co.. of Vt (Mutual.)
5. S. Ballard, general agent, Lawrence
building, Montpelier, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

Had to put 'em back on, didn't you?
st Adams Messenger.
Nope, hadn't taken 'em of.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

Perhaps no one realizes more than the
Tennev syndicate what demand there
is in Barre for electric power.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

Hereafter, no news from Rome will be
considered good news.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

"Whte House, Windsor, VT viii
look we'll at the top of the presidents
letter,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

Boston will not be comforted till one
of its ball teams gets out OF the running
for the cellar championship.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-04-22

Talking Tommy MARSHALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
A True Patriot.

Additional Information is necessary to
elucidate satisfactorily the methods en-
ployed by Witness Mulhall in getting his
remarkable collection Of correspondence
published for the reformation of the
country. Altruistic motives for desire to
place the documents before the people
are not TO be discounted because of any
commercial aspect that the transaction
timate'y acquired. OF good will and
pure intention there could have been no
lack i'm Mulhalls case. He himself de-
clares that he had difficulty In giving his
correspondence away. even while bidders
for the privilege of printing II were clam
oring a. his door and he was as he
himself acknowledges, somewhat in need
OF income The spectacle thus presented
of stern refusal of tempting PROPOSALS
for the good of the country is touching.
Possibly later this picture may be some-
what spoiled by revelations OF the BUSH
ness aspect OF the publication Of these
letters, but for the present permit this
manipulation Of campaigns. this gamer Of
legislative condolences. this intimate of
senators and representatives-and their
secretariea-to stand upon the pedestal of
his own election and appear as the pure
hearted friend Of truth who after q long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

Ing of six members. the employers and
the employees each naming two and
these four choosing the remaining two.
with the power Of selection. In the
event OF a deadlock. vested In the board
of mediation.
Thus is provided the machinery of
arbitration. more effective because 9
larger body than that provided for
under the original act. This amend
ments meets the objection Of the rail-
road companies and the workers that
satisfactory arbitration by three men
was impossible owing to the magni-
tude and complexity of the issues In
volved. Separation Of the federal board
of mediation from departmental juris-
diction strengthens it as an agency Of
adjustment. 1t would seem likely that
this method will prove effective and
that the country will enjoy a secur-
ity against railroad strikes which 1t has
not had heretofore.
This settlement. however, is not a
general panacea for the strike disease.
There still remains a wide field for the
demagogue, the incendiary leader, the
unthinking agitator, and follower to
work for the disturbance of the peace.
Strikes remain possible in local trades
and callings which are not within the
Jurisdiction of the Erdman act be-
cause not of an interstate nature In
dustrial Workers of the World can con-
tinue in their campaign of property de-
struction, their so-called syndicalism
making for industrial anarchy. nl-ad-
vised labor organizations not affiliated
with this order may continue to adopt
the strike as means of obtaining
wage increases or betterments of con-
ditions. Yet a long step has been taken
toward the solution of labor problems
by the perfection of a method of set
thing railroad disputes. which involve
so much of danger to the national well
fare A satisfactory working of this
method may ultimately result in the
extension of the principle to other
fields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
Progress Toward Industrial Peace

Common sense methods have nre
Vailed III the matter of The railroad
dispute and as a result there is every
ence AT the Wette House opened The
way 10 An amendment OF the federal
law IN such manner a. to permit mt
only the settlement of the Immediate
differences between the railroads and
their employees. but future troubles of
z similar nature. The pending amend
inent rs in way an emergency meas
ure and yet IL has distinctly perms :
nent value. Thus yesterdays meet
ing, called b. President Wilson, NAV
be the beginning Of "a period of in
dustriai peace.
The amendment agreed upon yes,er-
day. which is 10 be put into the form
IF law without delay. provides for A
federal board of mediation and con-
Citation. consisting of q commissioner
10 be appointed BY the President for a
term OF seven years, acting with two
officials OF the government designated
By the President to serve in that capac-
ity. This board will be independent
OF all the departments of the govern
ment- II will he virtually directly
under the President himself Its func-
tion is to be mainly that of invoking
the arbitratins processes provided by
the law In the event of a dispute be-
tween workers and employers which
cannot be- adjusted BY direct negotia-
ttons. In such situation a board Of
arbitration Is to be organized consist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
Mr.. Wilson's Vacation.

Mr. Wilson enjoyed his brief holiday.
Why. of course. New Hampshire is a
pleasant state-a little dusty in sum-
mer time, as Mr.. Wilson discovered
But there was no special effort to
throw dust in the distinguished visitors
eyes He simply took pot luck with
other visitors and the natives. Those
who regard New England as all granite
make mistake. Here and there is
bit of soil. and in the dry season it
circulates freely.
And why should not Mr.. Wilson go
again, and even again, while the law
makers here are bending and sweating
over their tasks? His presence in town
every day will not be necessary. He
could set Mr.. Underwood straight on
the latest phases of the currency ques-
tion and Mr.. Simmons straight on the
latest phases of the tariff question, and
then light out" for Cornish for few
days. with perfect safety as to the ex-
ecution of his instructions. So far he
and his lieutenants have worked to-
gether very successfully.
This might take some of the essence
from the compliments that were paid
Mr.. Wilson at the time it was announc-
ed he would spend the whole summer
In Washington. He was highly praised
for his purpose, as indicating that he
was asking no more of the lawmakers
than he was willing to do himself in
the line of public duty. He would
brave the heat along with them
But no matter. If now and then he
can be spared from town for few
days without injury to business why
should he not refresh himself?
There is still talk Of a visit by Mr.
Wilson to Panama this fall If possible
he ought to make the trip. He has
never seen the canal. and as the time
approaches when it is to go into ac-
ton he should take a look in advance
He hopes to be able to take a look
around down there.
But Congress must hustle if he is to
be accommodated. If the tariff bill does
not pass the Senate sooner than the
middle of September, and the currency
bill is then for the first time taken
up by that body. Mr.. Wilson's chances
20 see the canal this year will be poor.
For in that case the special session NAV
merge into the regular session and
leave no time for such an absence from
town by Mr.. Wilson as would be re-
quired for a visit to the isthmus. When
the Senate tackles currency reform Mr..
Wilson Will find IL necessary to be
close by il his wishes and plans are to
prevail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
The Statue Habit.

From the New York Evening Post
News came the other day of propos-
al in Kansas to have the statue of Sem
ator ingalls, withdrawn from the Hall
of Statuary at Washington. 1t sprang
not from any who denied his merits.
but from those who were anxious to
keep his fame green. They objected
that his inclusion in the Hall had done
him anything but honor, and that he
only shared there the rdicule that
many visitors shower upon the figures
I'm the American Pantheon. And they
argued that a reputation in need of
no statue had only been lowered by
giving it a memorial So common as to
have lost all distinction. The sugges-
ton of this incident lies not so much
in criticism of the incongruities and
artistic deficiencies of the collection In
the Capitol as in a general rehectloli
upon the whole cheapening practice OF
Americans-and others-of hastily set
ting up permanent tributes to any
man for whom community feels d
temporary enthusiasm. The impulse to
anticipate history's verdict Is long
standing; and it is wholesome re
action that makes people certain OF
a great name reluctant to range 1t
with those to whom Immortality has
been prematurely decreed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
Prison and Asylum Reform.
I'M the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Practically every second, or, at most,
third. generation in the history or the
last six centuries has seen the rise or
a movement for prison and asylum re-
form. The number of commissions In
England that at various times have told
stories of abuses of prisoners and Ill
treatment of insane patients Is very
large. One of the most interesting OF
these reports was filed in the four
tenth century. Always the main seat
of the difficulty is old and unsuitable
buildings and the fack of incentive for
the care of inmates that seems ss to o come
tons. Each report has been followed
by definite reform. yet there has been q
reversion to sad abuses In the second
or third succeeding generation. We ars
i'm the midst of another spasmod1c re-
form movement. Undoubtedly ameiiora-
ton of conditions is sadly needed: Ihe
only hope Of making reform enectve
and reasonably enduring--more cannon
no expected-iS to make improvements
in the system and not mere changes IN
the personnel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
Lecturer Bryan's "Side Line.
rom the Boston Transcript,

From the Boston TfanscrIpt.
Theoretically Mr.. Bryan is Secretary
of State, practically he is lecturer ana
journalist. to whom the Foreign neid
tions Of the United States are meg
Iected side line" He gives them Dnly
SO much of his time as is left after his
professional engagements have Deen
filled, which is very little time indeed.
The public has become used to seeing
Mr. Bryan darting hither and th1ther,
attending hotel openings and similar
occasions that afford opportunities Tor
oratory, but when he announced that
he had accepted SIX weeks lecture
engagement and that hereafter he
should give more personal attention
to The Commoner, the public began
TO ask whether he had any sense or
official responsibility whatever, why In
frankness did he not drop all pre-
tense of rendering service in return
for the salary the United States pays
him?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
interruption.

The work of legislation
Would be simpler, men agree,
If there were not some sensation
Always out, with charges free.
We get along in great affairs
With prospects of success
Till some one rises and declares
He's anxious to confess.
They get arrangements started
To make the taxes right
And leave the world light-hearted,
Rejoicing day and night.
When some one tells of devious deeds
With self-possession great
And says. Before this work proceeds,
You must investigator
All ages and conditions
Have met with men who scheme
With curious ambitions
And scanty self-esteem.
In fierce suspense you've got to dwell
And halt the stirring strife
Because somebody wants to tell
The story of his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
Weedy Tracts.
he Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American
In various parts of the city are vacant
lois and partially DEVELOPED suburbs
that belong to individuals or corpora
tons These places are covered with IA
veeetatio that. innocuous or otherwise
in itself at the present stage OF Its
prowth. is nevertheless harborage for
the Ynalaria-di DISSEMINATING mosquito.
Every such place should he cleaned up.
The CITY should require the owner to do
this promptly at his own expense or
dc II for him and send to him the BILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

ANY official who complains that this
government does not make adequate COM
pensation for exceptional talents should
reflect that he might fare even worse.
He might, for example, have been Eng
lands poet laureate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

President Mellen was delayed recently
BY halky engine. lie neglected TO dem
onstrate his accomplishments as a prac-
ucai railroad man by getting out and
moving the engineer how TO remedy the
trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

Several ministers in various parts Of
the country have taken off their coats
"hiie delivering sermons on warm days
The discussion they have created proves
no more than that where question OF
costume arises there is no authority com
petent TO give final decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
Mathematical Proof,

You think you are twice as great an
actor as your rival?'
II am sure of it. 1 have a contract
which stipulates that my name shall be
double the size Of his on the electric
light signs
Solomon was very rich, very wise and
also very lucky in the fact that it did
not occur to his numerous wives to or
ganize as militant suffragettes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
Supplementary Jobs.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
While Mr.. Bryan Is explaining. let
him cover the whole ground, and set
forth Just what is expected of other
oficers OF state in regard to supple
mentary jobs and whether or not he
counts upon figuring as favored OK
ception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

Society is expected TO put the agtime
dances In the bad form class. This will
bring TO d decision the question of wheth-
er the holiday populace initiates society
or whether society has been amusing it
self by initiating the populace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

so1ourn In the mazes Of deception has at
last welcomed an opportunity to demon
strate his basic virtue and his tenpta-
uon-proof love of the public welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

There cannot be much sympathy with
the IDEAS of people who insist that a lot
Of onvious foreign nations are preparing
TO get together and take our Panama
canal away from US
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
Startling.

The summer girl in days of yore
Has startled US. upon the shore,
But-no use talking!-
That bathing suits a quiet gown
Compared to what she wears downtow,
When she goes walking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

Bull moose leaders are consoling them
selves with the reflection that at present
there would be no use for great display
of progressive enthusiasm if they
had il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

Huerta Is compelled to maintain a lingo
policy in order TO appeal to the judgment
of the particular brand of plain people
that prevails in Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

Sooner or later every President Is COM
PEELED to realize that shaking hands and
being photographed are. by unwritten de-
cree. incidents Of his regular duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

Even the threat of a general railway
strike gives the ultimate consumer a
thrill beyond anything that he has hither-
TO experienced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
A MAGNIFICENT Achievement.

Moses was the great lawgiyer," said
the student.
Yes. And a wonderful part Of his
work was the way he managed to put so
many great laws into effect without the
assistance of a lobby"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

It II lucky for the thirsty pubic that
soda fountains are not surrounded with as
many complications AZ the dispensers or
alcoholic beverages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

Whatever may be the opinion OF this
countrys duties toward foreigners. Mexi-
CO recognizes no obligation to make II
pleasant for citizens of the United states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

England IS still protesting against
American slang. lot of our spoofing
does sound like hally rot, don't you
know
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

The inducements offered by Kansas
farmers TO field workers make the return
of the prodigal son seem ii quiet event
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Effect Impaired.

All 1lUECt 4uP111SV'
How well behaved Mrs. Bings' chill
dren are.'
Yes. The children are all right But
Mrs. Bings rather spells the effect of
their superiority by the supercilious way
In which she calls attention to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

In Col MuIhalfs mind the N. A. M. Is
something like one Of those New YORK
gun gangs, minus the picknames
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-15

A man in public life should bear in
mind the solemn fact that sooner or later
there must come time when the cam
paign press agent forsakes him and the
disinterested biographer gets to work.