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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-16
BETHEL
J. L. H. Carr Finishes Work at c. V. Sta
ton Prior to Going to Barre.

J. l.. II. Carr finished work yesterda g
as agent of the Central Vermont Railway
Co.. after Is years service in that ca
paeity. The business at the station has
grown enormously during his term of
service and the station is now one OF the
most important on the line. He goes to-
day to Boston and will visit his daughter
! il Norwood. Mass. the rest of the week
returning in time to take charge of the
station at Barre next Monday. Mr.. Carr
/ is temporarily succeeded by George H.
Stuart, who for year past has been
cashier at the freighthouse, coming from
similar position in Barre. He is a pop
ular official and it would please many
Bethel people if he should receive a per-
manent appointment. Norman Carr sue
cceds Nathan Chase as night engineer
at the pumping station; Alfred Lussier
succeeds Norman Carr as freight clerk;
w. II. Quinlan of Burlington succeeds Al
fred Lussier as night operator. A. f.
Reynolds, who has been here a year as
second day operator gets the first place
and Jack Sabins of JOnesyille is the new
second operator Richard Wynn remains
as shipping clerk and Robert Middleton
as day engineer at the pumping station.
Miss Mary Wynn retires from her work
the first Of the year.
The members Of the senior class Of
Whtcomb high school, assisted by Misses
Mary Tewksbury and Pearle Ralph,
teachers, and Glide W. Southworth, gave
a very pleasing musicale at the town hall
last evening.
James r. Scott Of Bethel and Maude
T.. Urban Of Cabot were married last
Saturday in Cabot by Rev. 7, +. Currier. |
Charles II. AIanney Of Bethel and Miss /
Georgia Jones OF Barnard were married I
Dee. in Brattleboro by Rev. George T.
Tompkinson.
Mrs Austin Ilavey and Vernon r.
turned Monday from visiting DIR. L. A.
IIavey at Southington, Conn.
Or. d. l.. Burnett. formerly Of Bethel, 4
has lately begun medical practice at Hart
ford. lie was located many years at Tn
dcrhill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12

sense of fortress" or stronghold in German Luther sang of ''ein feste Burg Grad" is an exact equivalent, as in Biograd (Belgrade). The Russian peas ant speaks of his capital as ''Tsarigrad. :" the Czar's strong town.
 Peter the Great. who founded the Mus covite capital long after New York was a lively town, spoke German and well comed Germans to his lands. Their de- scendants are numerous about the capi- tai. Such places as Kronstadt have Ger man names that will have to be dealt with. St. Petersburg has long been the only great capital to bear a foreign name with it's own people.
 Germany is strict about using German name whenever possible. 'Luttich" for Liege and 'Lowen' for Louvan are be- coming almost as familiar as "Lothrin- gen" for Lorraine In Berlin the custom extends to the most ordinary words.
 'Petrograd' is first rate name easy to spell, truthful and not very long, for on behalf of St. Peter, whose name the town has borne so long; but Russian higher criticism may have disposed of him in the Princeton fashion. Many Rus sians had already slighted him by re- ferring to their capital simply as Peters burg"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
The Rural Schools

While college enrolment through out the state and public school enroll ment in the cities will show an increase this year, the cause of education in Alabama will suffer until constitu- tioral amendment is adopted giving rural school districts the, right to tax themselves for the benefits of their schools.
 A bill submitting the necessary con- stitutional amendment cid not miss much of passing in the last legisla- ture. Sydney J. Bowie is one of the vigorous champions of the proposed amendment, and every educator, and in fact every intelligent citizen, should join the movement to assure the pas sage of the district tax measure in the next legislature.
 When the country districts have the right to tax themselves for school purposes the public school system from one end of the state to the other will be what it should be. It will mean that Alabama instead of being low down in the table of illiteracy- near the bottom-will take it's place in public school education with other progressive states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
LUKE M,LUKE SAYS

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 What has become of the old-fashioned woman who used to give her son mouth wash of soap when she heard him swear ing?
 We are always too busy to push man when he is trying to get up the hill But we are never too busy to shove him when he starts down hill.
 You may have noticed that when re- former has message to the people ne always wants to send 1t collect.
 Edison is a fair-to-middling sort of Q fellow. But the man who invented kissing got his reward before he died.
 It makes a big difference to a man whether the bamboo he is holding is at the end of fishing pole or a carpet beater.
 The rich husband can get by with a yarn about his auto stalling when he is late. But the poor guy who has to use the streets cars is always a liar when the motorman gets careless.
 A woman's idea of extravaganza is to spend more than dime in 10-cent store.
 Many a poor man spends good money to have his daughters voice cultivated and discovers later on that she was culti- vating her imagination.
 Why is 1t that corn-fed girl with a wobble, who is attracting the attention of all the men, is busy envying a girl with a shape like herring just because the herring shape is in style7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
If the Kaiser Loses

What the Kaiser's future will be II lis armies are defeated and he loses the great struggle in which he has staked everything has become a tasci- mating subject. The consensus of opinion seems to be that as monarch he will be done for. A recent dispatch from London says: "There can be no doubt that the defeat of Germany in the present war means for the Kaiser one of two things-either death by his own or somebody else's hand, CT else flight to on-Teutonic soil"
 In spite of the tremendous upheaval that is now going on in Europe and the possibility that autocracy may re- ceive it's death blow by the victory of the allies, it is not thinkable that the Kaiser will commit suicide, no matter what happens, and there is not much chance of his being assassinated by any of his subjects. That part of the prediction may be freely dis counted. However, the alternative of flight to non-Teutonic soil seems to have been considered in advance by the Kaiser, if reports from London are to be credited. It is said that he has already prepared for the possibility of failure in his present venture by making heavy investments under an assumed name in America and western Canada. It is said that he is one of the largest land owners in the western states, and has placed so much of his enormous fortune in the United States that he is assured of "gilded ease" even if he is deprived of his royal power. "If he cannot boss western Europe the Kaiser means to have the finest house on Fifth avenue" de- clares the dispatch.
 Of course, this may be nothing more than the idle vaporing of a newspaper correspondent. The papers are filled with such stuff nowadays and the reader has to use his own judgment in estimating it's value. However, the prospect of the Kaiser becoming an American citizen is interesting to think about. He would be treated with dis tinguished consideration, in spite of his success as a trouble maker in Flu rope, and a residence in this country might prove of great benefit to him by modifying some of his autocratic ideas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
Both Sides Fighting We'll

Dispatches. yesterday were devoted
 largely to the clearing up of the | fighting which has been in progress along the River Marne for the past four days, and as additional details come to light the work of both armies gains in brilliance.
 The whirlwind advance of General Von Kluck now appears to have been even more cyclonic than had appeared from previous advices and but for the masterly retreat of the French and the great feat of the British in sue cessfully covering that retreat the allied armies might well have met disaster
 The battle of the Marne rages with unabated fury and as yet has not been decided nor will it be for several days unless either one side or the other gains a sudden advantage so great as to result in the rout of its 
 adversaries. In the battle of Mukden it required fortnight to decide which was the victor and then only hundreds of thousands of troops were involved instead of millions as is now the case.
 The fight in progress is the crucial one of this campaign and will decide the fate of France for the time. Should the Germans gain decisive victory they will be enabled to pro- ceed with the occupation of Paris with. little check until the allies would have time to concentrate more troops, when the greater part of Gaul would have been overrun.
 The Turkish ambassador at Wash ington has made the statement that This war is Turkeys opportunity" meaning that the Sick Man could now bid defiance to the powers that have so long held him in check. It is Tur- keys opportunity without doubt, but the only opportunity for that country is to lose Constantinople and the re- mainder of the possessions in Europe.
 In Prussia and in Galcia Russia continues to report victories and the pressure on the Kaiser from that  source is gradually growing stronger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
The Buy-a- Bale-of Cotton Movement

In every cotton state there are thousands of men each of whom can well afford to buy bale of cotton at this time. The popular movement seeking to interest the people of the south in the cotton situation is prov ing successful in marked degree. The buy -bale-of- f-cotton idea has spread rapidly, and it will continue to spread until several million bales of this years crop are bought and held by individuals outside of the cotton trade.
 There will be great deal of talk about reducing the cotton acreage next spring. Many farmers will give increased attention to diversified agri- culture; but conditions in the business world will doubtless be normal this time next year, and if so a 15,0O0 ,O0O bale crop will be in demand But to make sure of the farmer getting a good price for his cotton, he should be careful not to overdo next years production. A large part of this years crop will be held over-not as large a part, however, as some statisticians had made it appear.
 But the duty of the people of the south at the present hour is to buy a bale or two at price that will give the farmer little profit. This buy a-bale-of-cotton movement will mean real wealth added to the state. It is a civic matter, and no one who invests $50 in bale will suffer any loss. On the other hand, he will probably real ize good profit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
PATRIOTISM IN LONDON

From London Correspondent of the New
 York Sun.
 London is nothing if not patriotic just now. At the promenade concerts Ger man music is tabooed. Lager beer is ad- vertised as "brewed in Belgium" There is even an idea that eau de cologne should be renounced because of it's con- nection with German city.
 A certain music hall manager wrote to troupe of Germans, whom he had engaged, suggesting that it would not be advisable for it to appear just at present and offering an amicable settlement. Back came the reply: What do you mean? We are Americans"
 The dachshund is not a popular dog just now. He is a suspect. But like the human alien, he is doing his best to appear otherwise. A yard and half of him was observed in Finchley road re- gently with red, white and blue ribbon tied on his tail, and round his neck was a large label, on which was written Nat uralized British subject"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
SHOOTING CLOSE
he Philadelphia Telegraph.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
 Speaking of shooting close to the mark at a recent dinner, Hugh H. Miller, for mer lieutenant governor of Indiana, told a story about Cousin Hiram.
 Cousin Hiram, who lived in the cabbage zone of a western state, rambled into 2 jewelry store one afternoon and told the man amidst the gold and glassware that he would like to buy watch. The jeweler got right on the job and asked him what kind of watch he wanted.
 Cant tell till see 'em," said Cousin Hiram, glancing anxiously across the case. Think what I want is one O them IS parsnip kind.'
 ''Parsnip kind!' wonderinely exclaimsd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12

From the Washington Star.
 Coroner Corodon Norton of Freeport was talking to a New York reporter about the Carman case.
 Great skill has been displayed in &his case" the young coroner ended. "Uncanny skill, I might almost say. Skill which reminds me of the young lady at Coney.
 "A young lady met young gentle man at Coney, and they took bath, and a long walk on the beach, and then they sat down side by side on the white, clean sand.
 'The spot was a lonely one. and the young man began to talk of love. He drew nearer and nearer to the young lady Finally he reached out his arm to encircle her waist.
 But she drew back sharply and at the same time she took a pair of large white cotton gloves from her handbag George, she said just slip on these. My steadys detective, and if he found your finger prints on this here white belt of mine - v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12

TVHE British-Boer war resulted in a
 number of trials, one of the most
 A interesting of which was that of Col. Arthur Lynch, an Irishman, who was charged with treason by the British government, while Lynch claimed that he could not be so tried as he was a naturalized citizen of the Transvaal.
 While many Irish regiments served with distinction in the army of their coun- try during this South African conflict, there were certain lrishmen who were not in sympathy with the war, and some even went so far as to take up arms with the enemy. It has been an unde- cided question as to whether Lynch's plea of being Transvaalian was true, and there is good reason to doubt it.
 Lynch, the government of Great Britain decided was one of their subjects who was born in Australia. He was man of about 40 years of age. He had been en- gagged chiefly in journalism and literary work, much of which was done in Paris.
 In January. 1900. three months after the beginning of the Transvaal war, Lynch proceeded to South Africa and there he became colonel of the Second Irish brigade. a motley collection of foreigners, which numbered among its members number of Irishmen. The brigade, with Lynch at it's head, took part in numer- ous operations against the English. Before joining this brigade. however, the defend- ant made declaration of his willingness to take up arms on behalf of the Trans vaal and he took an oath of allegiance to the South African republic. Whether letters of naturalization were issued or not is not clear
 On March 21 Lynch signed an address headed ITO Irishmen,'' which was stuck up outside the camp and published in "The Standard and Diggers News on March 22. He called upon Irishmen to join his brigade flor the sake of liberty,'' etc.
 Such. in short, was his first offense. In fact, the charge embodied in his indict- ment consisted of four counts, the chief of which was flor adhering to, comfort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
Expecting Good Fall Trade

'I believe that Birmingham's retail trade will be very brisk this fall," said M. V. Joseph.
 Our concern has laid in a large and attractive stock, and by the first of Oc- tober the shopping rush will be up to normal. The war in Europe which had depressing effect on business generally, will not last as long as some people thought, but no matter what the dura- ton of the war may De the mercantile situation in this country is steadying and optimism is prevailing. The Birmingham district is prosperous, and believe this year will turn out to be one of Birming- hams best years.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12

According to the American Druggist Tor inc in this country in synthetic drugs and
 patented aniline dyestuffs as result or
 the European war. 1t says that the avail
 able supply of German coal tar chemicals
 will last about six months without fur
 ther production. but if the war contin es longer than that American manufacturers
 will either have to make use of chemicals employed before coal tar products were discovered or else build laboratories in this country. "The German factories it continues, which supply most of our modern synthetic drugs. have no doubt been shut up for lack of workmen or have been commandeered by the government supplies. We have the benzol and aniline from which to manufacture the synthetic drugs and patented aniline dyestuffs, and it might be possible to arrange with the German patentees to manufacture these products here on a royalty basis Since, however, this industry can be pursued economically only on a large scale and since the duration of the war is a matter OF uncertainty, the inducement to Amer ican capitalists is not great. The pros pect for supplies of these chemicals. there- fore, after the reserve stocks are gone is very gloomy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
Dog show at state Fair

The interest in the dog show that is to be given under the auspices of the Birmingham Kennel club at the approach ing State Fair is remarkable" said N. B. stacks of Vivian, noted breeder of scotch collies. It has brought out the fact that there are many high class dogs in the Birmingham district whose own- CTS have entered them for the show Some Of them have already been elsewhere and have captured many ribbons, trophies and prizes and are recognized as being in the championship class
 There is no reason why the dog show at the Alabama State Fair should not be the leading show in the south from the fact that many of the dogs shown are recognized champions and capture the prizes when shown elsewhere"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
securitIe. Market frightening.

Tn New York's financial district there is a very optimistic feeling now" said Leo Kayser of the Otto Marx company.
 "A month ago the outlook was not cheering, but today the prospects for &C., tive business are very good indeed. It looks as if We would have from now on very active trading in all good securi- ties. The effect of the European war on business in the United States has to some extent been discounted. At any rate there will be much legitimate trad ing in stocks and bonds between now and the end of the year."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF COLONEL ARTHUR LYNCH

ing and aiding the Queens enemies after which were set forth the various overt acts constituting the offense.
 The trial commenced on January T, 1901 in the lord chief justices court, true bill having been found against the prisoner on December 19 and an imposing array of counsel was engaged on tn sides.
 The prisoner pleaded not guilty. where upon the jury was sworn and the at torney general opened the case for the crown Lynch's points of defense were three in number-fiirst, that the court had no jurisdiction over him; second. that ,ef was naturalized Burgher, and third, that he was in the Transvaal and with the Sec ond Irish brigade in his capacity as jour- nalist and war correspondent and not as a combatant.
 The only question that was seriously considered was that of whether Lynch was a soldier or a journalist. Several witnesses were called by him to show that he was a war correspondent, but the fact adduced by the prosecution were over- whelmingly against him..
 The trial after three days, ended on January "A in a verdict of guilty the jury being taken out only 26 minutes. The pris- oner having nothing to say the judges as-
 
 pronounced by MT. Justice Wills. Among other things he said: He who has at tempted to do his country such an irre- parable wrong must be prepared to sub init to the sentence I am about to pro- nounce. The sentence of this court-and it is pronounced in regard to your guiltl Non each count of the indictment-is that you be hanged The prisoner was then removed, but later his sentence of death was com muted to that of penal servitude for life. For close to a century England has not carried out the sentence of death upon person convicted of treason'
 A writer in .'The Green Bag," in sum- ming up this case says: Treason is treas- on, and in these days as in the days of our ancestors, a man who fights against his country deserves but little from her. It is submitted that Lynch received from England his whole deserts when he was given fair trial (none could have been1 fairer, no judge more patienD by an im-' partial jury and with adequate legal rep resentatiOn"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
HOME

 By William Ernest Henley o, Falmouth is fine town with ships in the bay, And wish from my heart it's there r was today; I wish from my heart I was far away from here, 2 Sitting in my parlor and talking to my dear For it's home. dearie home-it's home I want to be- Our topsails are hoisted, and we'll away to sea, o. the oak and the ash and the bonny birken tree They're all growing green in the old countrie. In Baltimore a-waiking lady did meet With her babe on her arms as she came down the street; And I thought how I sailed. and the
 cradle standing ready For the pretty little babe that has never seen it's daddy Oh, if 1t be lass, she shall wear a golden ring; And if 1t be lad. he shall fight for his King; With his dirk and his hat and his littlt jacket blue He shall walk the quarterdeck as his daddy used to do. o, there's kind wind a-blowing, blow ing from the west, And that of all the winds is the one I
 like the best. For it bloks at our backs. and it shakes our pennon free, And 1t soon will blow us home to the old
 countrie. For it's home. dearie, home-it's home
 want to be. Our topsails are hoisted and we'll away.
 to sea- o. the oak and the ash and the bonnie
 birken tree They're all growing green in the old coun-
 trie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-12
The State Fair

Birmingham's State Fair which will open this year earlier than Monday, September 2s-will continue longer than usual. In previ- ous years the fairs lasted nine or ten days. This years fair will last two full weeks.
 The exhibits will be more varied and fuller than ever before, and in order to give farmers and others interested in the products of this state ample opportunity for inspection the man. agement wisely decided to keep the fair going longer than in other years. While the amusement features will be unusually attractive the agricultural and home department exhibits will be of such permanent value as to make serious study worth while.
 Alabama has been pushing ahead rapidly in the matter of diversified crops. Next year will mark new era in crop diversification, for with all the strides that have been taken one of the most prosperous industries is just getting under way and will re- ceive strong impetus at the forth coming fair--live stock raising. As cotton, hay and grain add to the wealth of the state so will the raising of beef cattle, and this cattle produc- tion can be made even more profitable than cotton.
 h view of the large stock exhibits