davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-19
FRED H. HALL
Democrat
A Man Of the People
WHO AND WHAT
FRED II. HALL is

His Biography
Born-Visalia, forty-siX years ago.
Married September 18, 1892, to
Miss Ruth c. Stokes, daughter of pio-
neer5. Four children-Rowen and
Morris, sons; Thelma and Thalia,
HOme-1915 Eighteenth street, Ba-
kersfeld.
Vice president National Bank of Ba-
kerslield; one of the first men en-
gagged in the development of oil in
Kern county; owner and manager of
one Z00-acre model farm east of Ba-
kersfeld; is also engaged in planting
480 acres to citrus fruits in Kern
county; member of California assem-
bly, from Sixty-siXth district, session
of 1911 characterized by Governor
johnson as the best legislature Cali
fornia ever had); member executive
board Prospectors' Alliance; vice pres
ident Bakersfield Board of Trade for
three years.
Self-made and self taught. Forced
to go to work at the age of ten years
as a chore boy to support an invalid
4 father, and a mother, and a sister.
4 Brickyard worker and hodcarrier at
the age OF sixteen.
/ Excerpts from His Platform
/ A business administration by busi-
ness men.
4 The appointment to office of men
measured by their efficiency rather
than by their political pull.
Reduction of taxation wherever con-
sistent with good business judgment.
A more economical expenditure of
the states money.
His Slogan-"Let the people rule. "
(But the governor is not the people
Equal justice to all men before the
law.
The abolition of all unnecessary COM
missions.
"Has made many friends by playing
fair and square" e."-Oakdale Leader.
"a big man, both in heart and
mind. ."-Downey Champion.
always lined up for measures that
would benefit the people. Santa Ana
Bulletin.
"a man of sterling qualities. y
South Pasadena News.
"a man of evident ability and prac-
teal good sense" Burbank Review.
"He will rise and survive. ."-Brawley
News.
"Here is a man to be trusted."--
Pasadena News.
"a big man of big ideas" ."-Azusa
Pomotropic.
"The type Of man no man dare try
to control" Fernando Demo
crat.
"Ably fitted for the governorship.'
Lower Lake Bulletin.
"Has our hearty support in his con-
tention that San Francisco ought to
control its own water front. ."-Sacra-
mento Union.
"a man of character and has served
in the assembly with distinction and
honor. Broderick Independent.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-19

An enterprising department store
in Los Angeles recently purchased .
quarterback of land for new site
upon which it will build five years
hence. The walls of adjoining build
ings were painted artistically with
mountain scenery and an announce
ment of the advantages of this site
for the future business of the store.
The ground was laid out as an in
viting public recreation park for chill
dren and adults, to be used until
building operations commenced. Such
would be possible and
valuable in almost every city or
town.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-19
also promised. No advance in prices.

also promised. No advance in prices.
y
l., & s. Theatre-"Snooker's Flirta-
ton" with Ford Sterling in the lead
ing role. who, with his jumping ath-
letes, has made most every man, wom-
an and child in America hold their
sides with laughter, will head the bill
of toaight's program. "The Lady of
the Island" two-reel drama, and the
ever-porular animated Weekly of
Current Events" make an entertain
ment that is worth while. Lucille
Love, the Girl of Mystery" will be
here as usual on Friday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-19

ton of several weeks passed at the
beaches.
Harry Hitchcock returned from the
coast today.
MIR. and Mrs. Phil Breedlove re-
turne dtoday from the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-19
MAINLY PERSONAL

E. f. Ben1sft returned today from
Milford VaHey, Utah.
c. f. Coggins is home from a vaca-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
REAR LIGHT WASN'T BURNING
So Leland J. Everett Of East Corinth
Paid Fine in Barre Court.

Leland ]. Everett. an East Corinth au-
tomobilist, was arraigned before Judge
II. w. Scott in city court this forenoon
on charge Of operating an automobile
without a rear light burning. The re-
spondent entered a plea of guilty and
paid S3 fine with costs Of S5.i4. Grand
Juror William Wishart appeared for the
state and the respondent was not repre-
sented by counsel. Everett was arrested
on the night of June "a by Officer David
Henderson. He was allowed to pursue
his way to East Corinth on his own
promise to return and make returns in
municipal court.
Ciusto Rinaldi pleaded not guilty TO
an intoxieation charge before the magis-
trate and his case was continued until
o'clock tonight for hearing. Rinaldi was
arrested at 2 o'clock this morning by
Officer John W. Dinecn. He tells pc
culiar story OF having returned to his
rooming place on Granite street in the
wee sna' hours. only to find the door
locked and all ears inside so deeply en-
crossed in the business of sleeping as
to be deaf to calls from without. Ri
naldi told the court he adopted the only
alternative. and that was to crawl under
nearby porch and go to sleep himself.
Officer John Murley saw Fred Brassaw
knocking around on North Main street
this morning and locked him up at po-
lice headquarters. Brassaw is alleged to
have crooked his elbow too often on the
dav before the Fourth and he will face
Judge Scott on an intoxication charge
tonight or to- morrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
ARRESTED IN RUTLAND.
Man Found to Be Fugitive from Rhode
Island Asylum.

Rutland July 3. An Englishman,
about 30 years old. who has the appear.
ance Of a Thoroughbred tramp, was ar
rested yesterday in this city by Police
man Patrick II. Conlin. 1t afterwards
developed that he is George Thornton,
fugitive from the Rhode Island state
hospital for insane at Providence.
Mr.. Conlin took Thornton into custody
because he looked like an undesirable
person to have hanging about the streets
and because he somewhat resembied a
much desired man whose description has
been sent to the local police. 1t required
very little questioning to draw from the
stranger his name and past history. He
said that he was sent 10 the Rhode
Island asylum for three years and es.
capped after two years confinement.
Chief of Police Jesse Young telephoned
to the institution but the officials did
not seem over anxious to get ThorntoH
back. They said that they would take
him if the Rutland authorities would
pay his way TO Providence. They would
not stand the expense of the telephone
toll. One of the things which led to
Thornton's arrest was the fact that two
of his fingers on one hand are missing.
This is one OF the identification marks
of the man for whom Mr.. Conlin is look
ing,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03

tr the Protestant churches of the city
piu unite m services 20 be held in the
city marx on The Sundays of July and
August. from 20 G p. N. An orchestra
has been engaged and viii give a brief
sacred concert each Sunday. both prior
10 and following the religious service.
All are cordially invited.
Program for sunday, July 5;
Selot.;0n by the orchestra
Scripture iesson-Lulsa l5:ll-24. 24....-.
.......... Rev. w. !. ". Beattie
PRAYER ............ 2er. J. B. Rcardon
Evmn Corona ion" ................
... Cong raticn. led hy orchestra
Sermon The Great Resolve" .....--
.......-.......... Rev. j. N. Barnett
...... . Con -Fec. Son and orchestra
selection BY thc orel stra
....... Rev. George II. Holt
Note. ff vou 10 not know the hymns,
hiring vour owu hook, or. better still,
learn them. II is desired that everybody
ioin in the singing. II the day Is stormy,
the service viii be held in the Congre-
gational church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
WANTS $4,000 FOR DEATH.
Papers are Served in Suit Against D. g.
H. Railroad.

Rutland. July 3.-Papers in a $4,000
suit for alleged negligence were served
on the Delaware & Hudson railroad Off
cials yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Henry
r. Adams in case brought against the
corporation by Mrs. Mary L. Capeless,
administrative OF the estate of Michael
Capeless, who was instantly killed in
the local yards April 20, 1913. The case
is brought in Rutland county court,
based on the employers liability act
1t is returnable at the September term
of court Mr.. Capeless was in the en-
ploy of the defendant company as ear
repairer and assistant car inspector and
he was at work about his usual duties
when the accident happened, which
caused his death. The declaration al
leges that Mr. Capeless was at the time
handling some air pipes which connect
cars. with the engine for the airbTakes
system and he was under and between
the cars when the engine backed, catch
Ing Mr.. Capeless between the cars and
crushing his head, death following al
most instantly The declaration alleges
that the engine at the time was in
charge of a spare hostler, man who
works about the engine house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
HALF-MILLIoN INCREASE
In State Expenses During Last Biennial
Period

According to statement issued by
State Treasurer Edward II. Deavitt and
state Auditor Horace F. Graham, there
was an increase of over a half million
dollars in the chief items in state gov
ernment for the last biennial period over
the previous biennial period. which was
largely responsible for the state tax of
S2500O0
The following are the chief items of
increase in state expenses for the bien-
nial period ending June 30, 1914, over
the biennial period ending June 80, 1912;
Legislative expenses, $4,000; detec-
tive service, $4,000; department of
weights and measures, $4,000; Univer-
sity of Vermont. Middlebury college and
Norwich university. $4,000; Austine In
stitution for the Deaf and Dumb. $40.
900; highways permanent work, SlSS,-
600: higher instruction, deferred, S37,-
900: union supervision. $4,000; teacher
training courses. $4,000; state school of
agriculture. 81 1000; military, $4,000;
Gettysburg monument and celebration,
$4,000; agricultural and forestry, sl6,
600: public printing. s2l 900; publicity
department. $4,000: agricultural fairs,
$4,000; public health, $4,000; total,
$4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.
Thirty-Five Foot Boom Falls in Lane
Yards on Burnham's Meadow.

Several men employed by the Lane
company in Burnham's meadow had mar
row escapes from death or injury to-day
when 35-foot boom attached to the
big yard derrick slipped out Of its iron
cup and fell to the ground. All about
the yard there were men working and
when the crash came the boom came
within few inches OF striking at least
four stoneeutters. One man had an eye
lash escape from instant death and a
surface cutter, had it been located a few
inches nearer the line of falling, would
have been damaged beyond repair.
The accident occurred on nearly the
same spot and in exactly the same man
ner as the one which resulted in the
death OF John Martinson around seven
years ago. At that time, the boom slipped
out of the cup and struck Mr.. Martin
son on the head To-day, the derrick
man had been loading car of stock.
The whistle for the noon hour was about
to blow and the boom had swung around
the yard without any burden when the
end came out of the cup near the top
of the mast and let the big stick fall.
In striking pile Of stone, the boom was
badly cracked and before the derrick
cn be used again the boom must be re-
placed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

About 25 friends of Miss Florence Le-
page of Prospect street gathered at her
home last evening to greet her in the
form of surprise party, in honor of
her birthday anniversary, which is near
at hand Miss Lepsge and Others of the
party rendered selections on the piano,
after which games and refreshments OF
sherbet, cake and fruit We're in order
Miss Lepage was presented purse of
money. for which she heartily thanked
her friends. The party broke up at a
late hour. all wishing Miss Lepage much
future happiness.
In honor of her approaching marriage
to Albert +. Scott, which is soon to be
announced, Miss Ivis Mann was rendered
a delightful shower party at her home,
l75 Washington street, last evening by
party of 80 girl friends. A preten-
tious decorative scheme had lent to the
lower rooms of the house festive ap-
pearance when the guests were ushered
into the living room around o'clock.
Green. yellow and white crepe paper, ar
tistically arranged in festoons and
streamers. were used with striking et-
feet in the living room, while the din
ing room was pleasingly transformed by
the effective use of crepe paper in pink
and white, the favorte color combina
tion of the prospective bride. Roses to
harmonze in color with the other decora-
tions we're also employed tastefully. The
affair took the nature of a miscellaneous
shower and in an ample basket previous
" decked out in pink and white were
deposited the gifts of the guests. The
OF the basket was made by
little Miss Dorothy Tenny, who recited
a verse appropriate to the occasion. Dur
ing the luncheon, members of the fam
ilv and others who are to be in the bridal
party were seated at a separate table.
consisted of salads, sand
wiches. grapeiuice. waters and cake.
Miss Mann received many warm congrat-
ulations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
MANY FARMERS INTERESTED.
In Agricultural Demonstration at Wat
erbury Yesterday.

Waterbury, July 3.-Under the diree-
tion of J. T. Carrigan Of the Vermont
State Agricultural Extension service, a
very interesting demonstration meeting
was held at the Winnisquam farms yes
ierdav. This was attended BY over fifty
and was called for the purpose of noting
the result Of the top dressing Of grass.
This had been handled by NJ II. Moody.
the owner Of the farm. commercial fer
tilizers being used. and had been used
according to directions given by the sg-
ricultural college. No definite results
could be obtained. as the weather pre-
vented harvesting the crops. However.
results supporting the practice Of top
dressing we're very apparent.
Mr. Carrigan spoke Of the work of
the extension department and especial
" the part dealing with demonstration
work. He spoke on several topics. Linn
ing. spraying. fertilization, stock feed
ing and breeding were discussed. thus
multiplying the benefits Of such meet
ings. Mr.. Carrigan expects to hold other
meetings in this vicinity this summer.
uhich viii be awaited with much inter
est.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
PURCHASE LIVERY BUSINESS.
Harry Gamble and James Johnston Buy
Former Page Stand

One OF Barre's oldest livery stables
passed into new hands to-day when the
so-called Page stables on Prospect street,
owned by Norman Murray, were sold
to Officer Harry Gamble of the police
force and James Johnston OF II Mer-
chant street Possession was given to-
day and the consideration is reported to
be nominal.
The deal includes II horses, all of the
livery equipage. including sleighs. car
riages, hacks, etc. together with the
good will. The buildings are owned by
r. /. Clark. from whom the purchasers
have obtained new lease. For the
time. being, Mr.. Murray will remain at
the livery stable office to assist Messrs
Gamble and Johnston Mr. Murray has
been proprietor of the stable for nearly
two years, having purchased the busi-
ness of Page Bros. who had conducted
a livery and feed establishment for near
ly quarter century. Prior to his com
ing to Barre, Mr.. Murray was engaged
for eight years in the livery business at
Graniteville. where he resided % years
During his term of occupancy at the es
on Prospect street. he has
developed lucrative livery business by
adhering strictly to policy of fairness
and honesty to his customers. In tax
ing over the reins, Gamble & Johnston
announce a desire to continue this pol
lev. and solicit a share of the public pat
Mr.. Johnston is not stranger to the
livery business, as many well recall his
connection with a livery
stable on Depot square. Until recently
he has been employed as a derrickman
at Jones Bros plant Officer Gamble
is familiar with the handling of horses,
as he was engaged for several years in
the teaming business. He viii continue
his duties on the police force while the
stable will be under the direct super
vision of the other partner.
While Mr.. Murray's plans are not
wholly completed he plans to leave ~
the end of three weeks for Lethhridge,
Alberta. where he owns property.
There he intends to devote his undivided
time to the interests OF his property.
Until fall his family will remain at their
home on South Main street or in Quebec.
where they are visiting at the present
time. Mr.. Murray plans to sell his
household goods and Will eventually
take up a permanent residence in Al
berta.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
COL. JOHN C. sTEARNs DIES.
Bradford Man Was Treasurer of YER
mont Soldiers Home.

Bradford, July 3.--Col John Chandler
Stearns died of pneumonia at his home
after an illness of about IL days.
Col Stearns was born in Chelsea, son
of John and Elizabeth Chandler Stearns,
Feb IL, 1881. In ls45 he came to Brad
ford as clerk in the general stone OF g.
q H. Pritchard, where he remained until
1854, when he took up mercantile busl.
ness in Worcester, Mass, as junior men,
ber of the firm of Brooks & Stearns.
In 1861 he enlisted in the lst YER
mont regiment and was Immediately
made sergeant ma ior. In June, 1862, he,
enlisted in the 9th Vermont regiment
as adjutant, but owing to physical dis
abilities contracted in line of duty was
Obliged to resign in May, 1868. In 1869
he entered the insurance business with
Charles Jones, the partnership contlnu-
ing until Mr.. Jones' death, 32 years
later.
In 1870 he was appointed by Presi-
dent Grant assessor Of internal revenue
for the I'd congressional district of Yer
mont. In 1881 he was appointed by
President Garfield, United States collect
or OF internal revenue for Vermont. He
was elected tr.stee of the Vermont Sill
diers' home at its establishment i'll 1884,
and in 1890 was elected treasurer, which
Office he held until his death.
Sept. %. 1863, he married Martha
Frances Pickett of this place, and soon
afterwards bought the residence which
has since been his home. He is survived
by nephew, Maj. L. D. Redington Of
Chicago.
He was member of the Vermont
eommandry, military order of the 10y
II Legion, of Washburn post, 6. a. r.,
and of Charity lodge, A. +. & A. NJ.
The funeral win take place at his
home Saturday afternoon at 2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
PLANS FOR THE FOURTH.
1t Will Be Day Without ANY Formal
Program in Barre.

Safe and sane is to be Barre's Fourth
Iif all signs are pointing true. To-day
there are indications a-plenty that the
holiday will be quietly celebrated in
every sense of the word. With preten-
tious attempts at celebrating in num-
| Der Of towns about. no formal observ-
ance viii attach to the day in this city
land those who are not numbered among
| the celebrators in other towns and cities
will probably content themselves with a
baseball game. OF which there are not
more than a alf.dozen here tomorrow,
quiet day at home on the lawn, or at
one of the numerous pienies TO be held
on the outskirts Of the city.
Business will be at Sunday level
Most mercantile establishments will
close tonight at 9 o'clock barber shops
close at noon Saturday and with the ex-
ception of drug stores and shops where
frecrackers are sold, practically every
place of business along the street will
have the lid on. Last night the quarries
on Milestone hill were abandoned until
Monday and local manufacturing plants
win close this afternoon at o'clock.
Local banks are to observe the holiday
as usual and the postotiice windows will
be closed after 10 a. M. although the
corridor is to remain accessible through
out the day r. F. d. carriers are given
a holiday and city carriers are TO make
only their forenoon trips.
Anticipating the usual propensity
among young and old to uSer in the
nations birthday with a deal of noise,
the police have added unto their num-
bers and will he ready for emergency
calls. Chief Gladding of the fire depart
ment urges extra precautions among
householders and storekeepers and men
at headquarters viii be on the qui vive
for outbreaks during the night and the
day
The weather man is making some rich
promises for tomorrow. but everything
the weather man says is being discount
ed this week People who plan to Join
with st. Alhans or Northfeld in cele-
hrating are amcng the most earnest pc
titiouers for fair weather. II will prob
ably come. At Tho Berlin street grounds
there viii be baseball in the forenoon and
afternoon: likewise at Intercity park.
Dewey marx. Caledonia park. Shepard's
erove. Eipewood and other outing places
win be throneed with picnickers on the
morrow. Canton Ninton, No. .. p. NJ,
i % send delegation Of some so mem
hers 10 st. Albans to participate in the
40 70 4,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-03
PROPOSED PRIMARY
WAS ENDORSED
BY Republican Gathering, But State
Committee Deferred Action
Until July IA.

After meeting Of Republican state,
district and county committeeman and
other Republicans at the Pavilion
in Montpelier had endorsed Z 49,
ciol primary" prepared by roN nit
tee, the state committee arned tall
July IA before taking final action on the
acceptance OF the plan to govern nom
nation in Vermont the coming fall At
the same meeting the state committee
elected Nelson ID. Phelps, its Washing
ton county member, as permanent chair
man and Smith B. Wait of Hyde Park
as permanent secretary.
The meeting was attended by about
40 men who discussed the report Of the
ub-eommittee for three hours, after
which it was voted animously to ac-
eept the report and endorse the primary
regulations, with some slight amend
ment The delay of the state committee
in adopting the system provided was in
part due to the desire to have time
to canvass the various counties for
funds with which to finance the arrange
ments. The cost is yariously estimated
from $500 to $1,000 II was said that no
other party had signiiied its intention
of joining the Republicans in this pri
mary.
The primary, in brief calls for simple
and direct vote of the Republican vot
ers of the state the first Tuesday in
September on Republican candidates for
all state and national offices with re-
suits declared at state and district con-
yensons to be held subsequently, made
up of delegates who shall pledge support
to candidates receiving the highest num-
Der of votes and shall ratify the results
OF the primary with provision for pub
licity of campaign expenses.
The bill was drafted by sub-commit-
tee composed OF H. G. Barber, Brattle
boro; Porter H. Dale, Island Pond; s..
C. Wilson, Chelsea, for the state com
mittee; and Secretary of State Guy w.
Bailey, Lieut. Governor f. E. Howe and
Hale X. Darling, appointed at the meet
ing held April 20 at Burlington. Senator
Darling read the report and explained
the provisions
Among the speakers during the after
noon were Joseph A. DeBoer of Mont
ptHSis UpHH ". pOiuoii " Dd1lcs AplbSi
II. Dale OF Island Pond, the two latter
being candidates for Congress from the
second district. The committee for the
second district agreed to endorse any
action taken by the state committee. /.
]. Bowker of Lumenberg resigned as sec
retary and George F. Leland was elected
in his place John c. Sherburne of Ran
lolph was elected in place OF John F.
Mead resigned. Members of this COM
mittee present were Col. J. H. Lucia of
Judge 7. +. OBrien of Bel
lows Falls and |. j. Bowker of Lunen-
berg