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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05
TALK OF THE TOWN

Special sale ladies' coats at Vaughan's
Childrens hats and bonnets at
knights.
Long silk gloves, 75c, soc, sl.oo, al
4 Naughan's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. X. Furniss, who have
been visiting relatives in Barre and
Montpelier for the past 10 days, re-
/ turned this morning to their home in
Milton borough.
Frank Ferrari, who went to Italy with
his family last fall, arrived in Barre
yesterday for the summer. Mr.. Fer
rari's family will continue their resi-
dence in Italy for time.
| Court Barre, No. 1917, /. 0. r., will
hold a dance Tuesday evening, May s
Dancing from to IL p. m. Harris or.
ehestra will furnish music Come and
have good time. Per committee.
The woman's association of the Con.
gregational church will hold its regular
meeting Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
The program will be in charge of the
missions department. Please bring
thimbles.
| Perley Gotler, who is employed in Ber-
| lin, n. H., arrived in the city yesterday
to make a weeks visit with his parents,
MFR. and Mrs. Moses Gotler, of Seminary
street. Mr.. Gotler has been in Berlin
since Christmas and among other Barre
boys employed there at the present time
/ is Gus Herring.
Mrs. Willard f. Walker of Edgewood
and Mrs. George H. Cook of jefferson
street left this morning for Middle
bury, where they will pass the remain
Iav 80 tba xuaal- &pith fbatr bpa ha de
who are surveying for the firm of Walk
err g. Walker. Messrs. Walker and Cook
expect to complete their work in Middle
bury Saturday night.
The following item from yesterdays
Lewiston (Me.l Daily Sun win be of
interest to local people: "The Auburn
club held largely attended meeting
Sunday afternoon. w. Morrow and
President McConaghy sang solos, and
among those who spoke were A. j. Pet
ers of Bangor, Silas Shield and Mr., Pen
nell of Freeport, John Sprague, John
knowland and John Lee of Lewiston,
and i. X. Ayerill of Barre, VT"
The newly organized Vermont Granite
& Polishing Co. has leased shed quar-
ters in tie Mari & Gordon plant off
Granite street and viii do general
business in polishing. A Is h. p. motor
has been installed by the Consolidated
Lighting Co. and other improved ma
chinery will be placed in position at
once. Starting on a small scale, the
company hopes to widen its scope by
turning out first-elass work. The NOV
ing spirits in the enterprise are Waldron
Shield and George Mills, both of whom
are well known in the Barre granite belt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs d. D. Smith left yesterday for
her home in Manchester, n. II.
Summer quarterly Of Pictorial Review
now ON sale at Martins bookstore.
Mrs. Hugh Gillespie and children left
last night for Salida, Ohio, where they
will join Mr., Gillespie, who preceded
them several months ago.
The United Missionary society of the
Hedding church will hold its May meet
ing with Mrs. Olsen, 2I2 Washington
street. Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. A
large attendance is desired. The treas
urer requests that unpaid dues for this
year be handed in at this meeting, or
as soon as convenient.
A mass meeting of nurses viii be held
at the Van Ness house, Burlington, May
IL, at p. m, for the purpose of organ
iZing a Vermont state nurses associa-
ton. Miss Sophia 4. Palmer, r. n,
editor in chief of the American Journal
of Nursing, will be one of the speakers.
Let all nurses make an effort to be
present.
Last nights rehearsal for "Belshaz-
Ear" the cantata, which viii be given at
the Baptist church Wednesday evening,
May l3, was very encouraging, All the
soloists were present The weirdness of
the mystic handwriting on the wall
startled even the singers themselves.
With two dress rehearsals, the compile
tion of the cantata will be assured. This
entertainment will be given only one
night, so that those who saw DAVID
last year and wish the opportunity to
see and hear this eantata, must plan to
60 on Wednesday night, May ID.
c. S. Cushman, who has been conduct
ing his electrical business on Beacon
street, has transferred his quarters to
building off Depot square in the rear
of the Miles block. Mr.. Cushman will
continue to make a speciality of electri
cal work and has improved his equip
ment by the addition of a 2 h. p. motor,
which was installed yesterday by the
Consolidated Lighting Co. At the Yer
mont Tire & Rubber Co.'S headquarters
on Prospect street, the Consolidated Co.
has installed another h. p. motor, The
manager of the company, Fred MILAN,
will utilize electric power in buffing and
Furnishing tires.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05
TALK OF THE TOWN

Percale work aprons at Knights.
just received, another case of corsets,
Read our corset ad. Naughan's.
Baseball players viii find satisfaction
in our ball goods. Look our line over.
G. n. Kenyon & Co.
Cattle are coming in pretty wen, al
though we want about 40 more to turn
out. II. J. Smith, S67 North Main street.
Mrs. Robert @. Mcdonnell and Mrs.
J. j. Papin returned last night from
Westfeld, Mass, where they were called
by the death of their uncle.
That well-worn confidence game, the
Spanish swindie, has made its appear
ance in Barre again. This time the in
tended victim is s. N. Parker, the Depot
square harness man, who received the
usual letter of introduction yesterday.
The ruse has been practiced for so long
that no one even nibbles at the tempt
ing bait nowadays. Mr.. Parker is one
Of the last men who would succumb to
the gentle persuasions of the imprisoned
Spanish count and he has placed the
communication among his curios.
Mayor w. H. Ward has received a
communication from Mayor James II.
Preston of Baltimore, Md, asking his
co cooperation in nationwide celebration
of the stars and stripes anniversary
next September. The observance will
center in Boston, and the mayors of all
cities in the United States are asked to
urge their people to display the colors
in the week between September 9 and IL.
1t is requested that the national banner
be flung over every public building, bus
mess institution and residence. For
more than year the citizens of Balti-
more have been working diligently to
complete plans for the celebration that
are in keeping with the high dignity OF
the anniversary. In addressing per-
sonal letter to all of the city executives
in the land, Mayor Preston says: ITO
you. the chief executive of your city, |
appeal for cooperation, and feel sure
that the general use of the American
flag during that week viii not only aid
the cause of patriotism but present to
the world q striking picture of the
strength, purity and loyalty of which
the heaven born banner is the emblem"
During the week mentioned there occurs
the centennial of the successful defense
of Baltimore against the British and
the writing OF the "The Star Spangled
Banner"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05

Special convocation of
Granite chapter, No. 26, R.
A. NJ, at 1880 o'clock Tues
day evening; installation of
officers, c. w. Mcmillan,
H. p.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05

brother. Lewis T. Roberts. Per order
A. C. Tilden, f. c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05
Notice.

Parents are requested to keep their
children away from our works after
working hours and Sundays. We are
going to enforce this rule without fur
Their notice.
The Wells-I amson Granite Co., Web
sterville, VT, May 2, 1914.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05
GOOD VALUES

Just arrived, Quaker Corn Flakes; this lot
packages for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..... 25c
Cream of Rye Breakfast Food, per package 15c
Wheat Meal in bulk like Cream of Wheat, h.. &c
Pulled Rice, 2 packages for Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Pulled Wheat packages for ............... 25c
Look in your magazines for free coupons on Pulled
Rice and Wheat. We redeem them.
Select your Garden Seeds now Rice's, Budd Haw-
kins' and Lyman's Seeds in packages. An early Sc
lection is wise, before some varieties are gone
Garden Peas, Corn, String and Pole Beans and
Sweet Peas, in bulk In buying Garden Seeds, quail
ity of the Seed is our first consideration.
Prunes, 70 to 80 count, per ID .............. 1Oc
Prunes, large, 80 to 40 count, per 10 15c
2 lbs of Evaporated Apples for .............. 25c
Strictly Fresh Eggs per dozen ............. 25c
Pea Beans still selling at quarts for ...... 25c
Don't forget our trades in Canned Salmon
F.D.LADD COMPANY
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05
TALK OF THE TOWN

The officers of Ruth chapter, No. 80,
20. L. s., are requested to meet Wednes-
day evening, May 8, at $50 for prac-
tice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05

Ready-Made Millinery

ar in Millinery 0 in
they be able We
in
We
line chden
will find
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05

Special communication of
81 Granite lodge, No. 35, F.
~ and A. NJ, Wednesday aft
nPrAA ernoon at l:l5 o'clock, for
NIX the purpose of attending
~ the funeral of our late
brother. Lewis L. Roberts. William
Hurry, w. NJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-05

A meeting of subor-
dinate court Barre, No.
33l7, l. o. F. will be
held Tuesday, May 5.
in X. of c. hall at 7
p. m. Dance after the
meeting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10
Advocate

HERE is a lot Of weight in the argu-
rnent Of the Federal league sluggeTs
that separate averages ought TO De
- kent for the left and right handed
batters. owing to the distinct advantage en-
loved by the left handed balleIs.
II is -oointed out that a left handed bat
ter ought TO hit from 10 10 50 points aleftu
Of the right handed batter each season ,all. De
cause his position at the plate gives MIN a
least a two yard edge on the right hanCed
swinger. Two yards quite often Is the oliIel-
ence between a hit and an out %.
The right handed man stands or the OF
side Of the plate. from the first base direc-
ton When he swings, the eXertlon pulls ms
body farther away from the plate ana shiIts
him in the direction Of third base. Then ne
must recover himself from the swing reverse
his direction, and race over the plate on as
WIN ne port side clubber it's different.
When he stands at the plate he is foot or
SO nearer first base than home plate Is It
self When he swings his body puIls away
from the plate and toward first. In run
ming for first ne does NOT nave % Leco.-L
himself as does the right handed batter,
but goes right along in the direction OF the
swing Of his body;
They've shot a lot Of holes this year into
the old theory that it is dangerous TO work
The season still is young. yet more than a
dozen trotters and PAGERS that were fOaled
without sny ts5pbsre1t injury to health.
Lord Brussels went a mile in EOS = early
In June on the Lexington track. making
the first Under 2:lO mark for rioters TINS
year He is year old Peter Pearl
2:IGH Earlwood L., 2-15L, and J. D. s.,
2-141z are other trotters who have done
some fine work so far. and all OF them will
be good purse winners
Single G., a year old PAGER. leads that
class in record performance for the year
This horse stepped three heats in 3-OSi5.
2:0S& and 2:1OA in one OF the early Detroit
race meets, thereby hanging up a record for
4 year old PAGERS Since then Single G. has
been stepping around the 2:1O mark AMI
looks like one Of the seasons real sensations.
Present Queen. 2:11H and Hedger. ISIS =
also have performed in creditable form.
The eyes OF the trotting world Just now
are focused on William. a year old PAGER,
who already has stepped a mile in 2:O5.
Those who have seen him say he will prove
10 be even faster horse than Dan Patch
1861, and that unless he SUITES some in
jury he viii hang up new records each year.
William early in June, stepped q mile IN
Bin, taking It easy for the first half go
ing along in 1:O9Z, and then showing 4
wonderful burst that sent him along for
the last half in 1.o2 and the last quarter in
Z9A.
The wonderful growth In the popularity
Of the golfing game has started agitations
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10

nth the major league season now
NJ over hai5 oyer mere ,, + mgf ilI
be retained and who viii be given
the hook. While no announcements OF
changes have yet been disclosed IL Is Bener-
ally believed that Fred clark, Tor many
,-ssrs the successful manager OF the Pirates,
win be given his release The poor showing
OF the Pittsburgers this year has resulted IN
the attendance dropping OH ana large IN
crease iu the anvil chorus me Slrdle Ldis
have always been in a hurry TO jump on the
club when e slumps, but since the team
lronped from first place to the cellar they
are yelling like indians The star Of Fred
Clark as a successful big league manager
seems TO be setting. The owners OF the club
have announced that II the tealn foIllln ,
playing such "A miserable article OF odll they
will get new team, retaining TWO or thre5
Hans Wagner. regarded as the greatest
given his release by the Pirates unless ne re
tires from the game wagner mas peen SLOW
ing Up for some time and this year Ior the
first time in his big league career IS hlttlng
far below the coveted 300 mark N agner is
getting too old for fast infleider ana he
may retire He has made and saved lois OF
money which he has wisely invested and 1t
is netting him a good return
known The owners OF the club will find Il
a difficult task replacing Fred Clark, even
though the team IS now in a bad slump. He
has won several pennants for them and has
always had his team out IN the running,
but this season the bottom has dropped out
Of the club There's something wrong some
where but is it Clark:
There may be another change at Cincin-
natl. There generally is one each year Last
year Hank O'Day tried 10 run the club and
failed This year he has the Cubs lighting
it out nose and nose with the Giants for the
peunant He was succeeded by Joe Tinker
who finished the season as pilot OF the Reds
and he was given the AK Charley Herzog Of
the fans would ike 10 see some one else in
was made the manager this year. Let 1t be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10
Managerial Shifts Sure Next Year
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Fred Clark And Honus Wagner Done
BY b. B. CADDLE.

said TO the credit Of Herzog he has kept the
team fighting hard all season. but during re-
cont weeks the club has dropped from third
place TO sixth position and the hedlano rams
Tiese Seem TO be the only two changes IN
unauaceuent that viii take place IN the Ma
ffonaI league. The other managers have
made good showings and VIII HAely De re-
tanned
Over in the American league Joe Birming-
ham may be hooked as manager OF the Maps.
The Cleveland club has been playing a mis-
cradle exhibition Of baseball this season and
tba fans would Ike to see some oneelse in
charge OF the team Aside from this change
the American league teams viii probably
start the season Of 1915 with the same pi-
lots in charge that are now running the
clubs.
The showing OF the two St. Louis clubs
has been a surprise this year The lowly
Browns have made a brilliant effort to be-
come .contenders for the 2ennant- They oc-
cupied the cellar so long that II now seems
strange that they are pennant contenders
and the Cardinals under Miller Huggins's
guidance have been playing brilliant article
IT'S a certainty that Higgins and Hickey
viii be retained as the managers Of the two
St Louis clubs next season They are favor
ties Of the fans and the players Of both
clubs like them This accounts for the ar
ticle OF baseball that is now being played
in ST Louis. Not a player sulks. They are
in the game to win at all times.
With five clubs closely punched the Fed
eraI league pennant race Is becoming rather
exciting and it promises to close with three
teams within q few points Of each other The
peunant contenders are Baltimore. Chicago,
BROOKLYN, Indianapolis and Buffalo All the
clubs are strengthening for the finish Joe
Tinker OF the Chifeds landed A. Rankin
johnson Of Texas, the other day, and he viii
strengthen the twirling staff he was for
merly on the twirling staff OF the Boston
Red Sox and is a winning hurler.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10

He Is also president Of the West Texas
Normal. at Alpine. and has been identit-ed
with an movements Tor the bettermeur OF
education IN west Texas He has often been
asIZs5 10 rrin for county. state and district
offices. but has always deemed. preterrin5
office himself
l. An Optimist.
Raoeuff, 8rr Jackson and his cattle part
us- II h Harmon gave a barbecue on
their rancr near Alpine to more than 500
reoDIeI Al the barbecue Mr. Jackson eZ-
rress5d some Of the optimism that pervadea
him always He slid-
I'VE have had a great many things TO
be THANKFUL for since we met here on a
gf-,i1gr occasion last year" declared presi-
dent Jackson
1--WE have had a very prosperous year
and this year an abundance Of rain and
rraSs and the cattle country a whole
Is now more prosperous than I ever saw i
before"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10
MAN ATTACKED BY
THREE BULLDOGS

J. L Edison, living at 35O5 Frutas
street, was attacked by three bulldogs
near his home Sunday and before the
dogs could be beaten off. suffered
painful laceratiOns about his hands and
legs.
II was EdisOn's wife who saved him
from more serious injury Hastily Sc
curing a club, she went to the rescue
OF her husband, and after hard work
succeeding in beating off the vicious
dogs.
The name Of the owner Of the dogs
is not known He is said by the po-
lice TO be absent from the city. A
John Doe warrant for his arrest has
been issued.
Edison's wounds probably will be
treated at the Pasteur institute.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.
4PERILs OF PAULINE.-ALHANBR

Tbe second episode Of The PeriIs Of
Pauline" will be shown tonight, with
Patbe's Weekly as an added attraction,
at me AIhambra- Pauline begins the
5rst OF her thrilling adventures in this
he drama II you did not see the first
one. don't miss the second II you saw
the first you'll certainly come to see
the second
Tuesday and Wednesday night the
Alhambra will exhibit The Stain" q
six-part picture story OF love, law and
politics It is timely and will interest
every delegate to the convention It IS
made by an all-star cast Of Pathe
PLAYERS. It is one Of the most wonder
ful dramatic tragedies ever placed on
the screen advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10
FERGUSON WINS
TENNIS SINGLES
IN THREE SETS
Hammitt, of California, Is
No Match For the Clever
Playing of FL Pasoan.

In the final matches for the FL Paso city
Championship played on the country cruz
winner OF last years championship, defeated
B. F. Hammstt Of California Tor the singles
championship in three straight SETS ST. 3d.
Paired with S. H BIackshear. Ferguson
also won the doubles championship. de-
feating Hammitt and Shea. ST. 81 81.
Easy Victory a Surprise.
FerEuson's easy victory in the singles was
somewhat Of q surprise, as young haIlInllI
had easily defeated FL Paso's best players
In the preliminary matches and had SHOWN
excellent tennis ability II was predicted BY
all those who had seen him IN action that
Ferguson would be eIerted to his utmost TO
win. The champion had, however, never
been called upon TO exert hlmselt IN pre-
v1ous matches. and on Saturday he gave IN
exhibition Of tennis such as has never been
seen before in the southwest Playing az the
top OF his form he drove Hamnltts hgn
bounding serve along the SIDE lines vita
unerrtng accuracy using his baIIlng re-
turn, which his opponent was unable 20
handle.
Time and again Hammitt would make
beautiful drive, only 10 be met at the net
by Ferguson's side chop and De compelled
he was powerless before Ferguson's smash
ing kill
At no time during the contest did Ham
mitt have the least chance Hammitt playei
in the usual California style. using a side
cut, high bounding service, which he fol-
lowed 10 the net relying on his chances for
smash TO win the point
Ferguson, on the other hand. played a
careful, steady game, using some Of the pref
tiest headwork ever seen on the local courts
and had his opponent at all times in a state
OF bewilderment. II Ferguson displays ths
form in Dallas at the coming state cham
pionship as he did here on Saturday e Paso
is assured Of the state cup for the coming
year.
Blaelzshear's Game Careful.
In the doubles. BI lcBshear. who WIS
Iaired with Ferguson, played an excellent
game, and his accurate placing Of difficult
returns was largely responsible for the re-
suit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10
Advocate Separate Batting Averages
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Left Handed Batters Havs Advantage
BY FRANK C. MESKE.

States for links in the public parks. Many
OF the larger cities already have one OF two
courses Others will be laid out this year
and next. while in the smaller cities it is
certain that at least one course OF nine
holes will be laid out by the city and be
supported by the municipality.
The golfing clan has almost doubled in
size in the past year, and IL is estimated
that there are now at least 5000 900 golfers
in the United States The most enthusiastic
golfing persons declare that in five years
more the majority Of the adult population
Of this country viii be playing golf during
their odd moments
The investment in golf courses, club houses
and paraphernalia is now estimated al
$500. 0ll. 600
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10
BIG SPRINGS WINS
FROM THURBER. 81

Big Springs. Tex, Aug. 1O-Big Springs
defeated the Thurber Miners Sunday after
noon by a score Of to z taking two out Of
three games in the series
The Miners had a lead up to the seventh
inning, when the Big Springs hatters began
TO lind their pitcher. hsmmering him for
enough hits 10 tally six runs.
The fielding Of both teams was poor and
this marred the game from the spectators
Schatfer, backstop for Thurber mt the
ball over the center field fence in M eisbrb
inning completing the circuit.
score. RH E.
-r-----11 10
% %
Batteries. Big Springs, Stewart Nichols
and Schaffer-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-10
THE RIJOT.

'I.addie." a new version Of this vel
kocwu success and clS Of the simplest
and most appealing phOtOplays ever
made. will be shown today in two acts
al the Bijou. This as an exceptionally
srroue- dramatic pr '1cti0n that viii
appeai TO everyone and especially the
women. It tells q story that the most
hard hearted person cannot ignore and
Won will remember IL for many days.
Two comedies, The Show Busters
and 1.-THE Cheeseville Cop" viii please
those who wish TO laugh The BiJou
will show the best every day and you
will make no mistake II you come 10
the Advertisement