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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

LIFE SENTENcE-Hosea Ball OF Lyndon
Center, who was indicted last week for
the murder of Mrs. Perley Wood, on Sep.
TENDER rs, was brought before Judge E.
l.. Waterman, in CaledoHia county court
and on advice of counsel pleaded guilty
to murder in the second degree. Attor-
ney General H. G. Barber and States At.
torney General H. 6. Norton accepted the
plea on behalf of the state and Ball was
sentenced to life imprisonment in state
prison at Windsor. The crime was CON-
mitted at Lyndonville while Mrs. Wood
was on visit to her former parents there.
Ball. an old schoolmate, waylaid her on
a dark stretch of road near her home,
and after some talk shot her twice and
then fractured her skull with the revolver.
He then attempted suicide by cutting his
throat with a knife. His victim died at
the home of her parents the following
day.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

The Burlington News has been making
some very pointed remarks regarding our
big state expenses, including those of
courts and schools. When one stops to
consider and investigate it is surely
amazing how the expenses have increased,
in these directions especially. To the
ordinary person it would seem as if there
might be a reduction in many depart.
ments and particularly in these two latter
cases. The News suggests that here is
something in which the Legislature can
their appropriations.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16
Fire at Waterbury

The granite shed of the Perry Granite
Co. at Waterbury was destroyed by tre
which started at about 1870 o'clock yes
terday morning. Practically the entire
shed, 22Ox5O feet, was burned. part
of the office walls are standing but they
are of no use. All the valuable papers
in the office were saved. The total loss
is about $4,000 on which there was
500 900 insurance.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

That was splendid movement on the
part of Morrisvile which resulted in a
large contribution to the relief of the
Belgian sufferers. When this enterpris-
ing community starts in on any good
movement it always goes; but it should
not be overlooked that the movement
originated among its women and for the
remarkable results achieved great credit
is due its Woman's Club
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

The White River Junction Landmark
has advanced its price to SIPS per year.
No dollar weekly can live nowadays with
butter at 35cts and eggs at Scots. Even
the newspapers, public benefactors that
they are, cannot exist without fair re-
muneration
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16
Centerville
How's your chickens /?

How's your chickens
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell of Barre
were visitors in this place last week,
coming up in auto.
Oscar Campbell was in Burlington on
business in connection with his milking
machine agency last Saturday. Oscar is
making very liberal inducements to the
farmers hereabouts to add this modern
labor-saving appliance to their diaries.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

The Montpelier Argus allows that "the
Governor acted wisely" in following its
suggestion in appointing 7. G. Cheney
on the revision committee All admit
that the Governor acted wisely, but we'll
wager a big red apple that he never con
sidered the Argus suggestion. The Gov
ernor hasn't habit of acting on news.
paper suggest ions.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

The Rutland Herald is of the opinion
that there'll be something doing, espec-
tally with the Governors superior court
appointments, when the Legislature con-
venes. We guess so, too, if there IS any
thing to the reports that are in circula-
tion in various parts OF the state
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

Gov. Fletcher has done well in selecting
T. c. Cheney as a member of the revision
committee tom" has had great exper
fence in legislative matters and he is just
the man to trim up bill and make it
nrese Mt a BILE
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

Montpelier is investigating the advisa-
bility of erecting $4,000 opera house.
The capital city investigated" awhile
ago and found that a model city hall was
what it needed and erected one-one of
the finest buildings in New England 1t
may be that they will see that modern
playhouse is needed and take proper
steps for its erection THAT Washing
ton county bunch" are progressive lot,
politically and otherwise.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

When prejudice plays wthoutimagna.
ton what terrible things we think of one
another. Half of our enemies are in our
own heads.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

What have you done during 1914 that
has made JOY grow where sorrow was
planted?
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

No more business smashing, the admin
istration promises. This is kind and con-
siderate. NOW the road lies clear and
firm before business" adds the President.
Said road was constructed by persons of
whom probably not onein hundred had
had any experience in business; never
tried to match his wits in competition
with shrewd rivals; never had to get up
a weekly payroll; and never made
dollar in trade. Yet these are the ply
sicans who have tried to diagnose the
ills of business and have provided a sure
enough panacea. But it is noticeable
that the President in his message did not
mention the effects of the Democratic cure.
all in the unfortunate patient. The re
suit recalls those surgical operations
which are great scientific successes but
which put crepe on the door.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

Secretary of War Garrison sees no
reason why he should exercise a censor
ship on army bands and "Tipperary"
can be sung or played as much as the
soldiers like.
A sensible man is Mr.. Garrison, and
withal capable official. who, in the ad-
ministration of his important office does
much to offset the international amuse-
ment inspired 10y antics of the vaudeville
pair who have made two departments
subjects for jest and derision. Mr.. Gar
rison fills worthily the post which has
been adorned by such capable advisers
as Elihu Root and William H. Taft.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16
Immense Tree Leaf.

The leaf of the Ceylon TALBOT palm,
which grows to 100 feet in height,
h so wide Eat it VII: saver 20 E-@n.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-12-16

paper suggestions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
GOVERNMENT To
SUPERVISE ROAD
WASHINGTON TO ATLANTA HIGH
WAY SCOUT PARTY MEET CO.
OPERATION OF FARMERS.

Especial to The Richmond Virgfnian.l
WASHINGTON. d. c.. April A.
All the county and municipal author
tiles along the route Of the great high
way from Washington to Atlanta Ga.
have consented to the arrangement
whereby the government is to super
wise the maintenance of the road for
a period OF not less than one year as
national object lesson in scientific
and economical management and
maintenance. This announcement
was made by I. s. Pennybacker. exec
utive assistant of the American High
way association. under whose aus
ptces the experiment Is being made
Mr.. Pennybacker returned from AT
lanta at the conclusion of the govern
ment's scouting trip today. The una
ninlity with which all the county Of
ffcials agreed to turn over their funds
and their authority over the roads in
their territory To the engineers named
by the government Is considered am
pie vindicauon OF the experiment In
uniform maintenance.
At every city along the route the
government party was greeted by
high State. county and city officials
Some cities sent out parties OF auto
mobiles to meet the scouting party
100 miles distant from the city. re-
turning as part of the procession.
Mayor Woodward, of Atlanta, and
fifty leading officials met the party
at Stone Mountain and escorted them
to the city. At Athens, Ga. the pro-
cession included one hundred auto
mobile and extended over a mile OF
roadway. AT Atlanta there were nifty
automobiles in line.
The great rivalry between the va
rfous towns as to whether the road
from Washington should go by the
Athens route or by what Is known as
the Georgia railroad route was set
tled by the diplomatic decision that
both Of the routes should be used
so that travellers might take their
choice. The Athens route II about It's
miles to Atlanta and the Georgia rail-
road route slightly shorter. but both
roads wifi be improved and maintain
ed by the government a. part OF the
Washington to Atlanta highway.
Mr.. Pennybacker stated that the Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
DR.. HADLEY OF YALE
To LECTURE j. Of VA.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VAb April
4-President Arthur r. Hadley. OF
Yale, will deliver the Barbour Page
foundation lectures at the University
OF Virginia this year. He will speak
In Madison hall on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. April 9Th. Tth and
sth. His general subject will be-:
Some Problems Of American Democ-
racy."
DIR. Hadley is to arrive Monday, and
will be the guest OF Mrs Alderman
during his stay. He will be intro
duced to the audience by DIR. J. NJ.
Page.
The Barbour-Pagc Lecture foun-
dation came into being through tho
generosity OF Mrs. Thomas Nelson
Page. In 1907 she gave $4,000 for
the purpose Of obtaining each year
some person OF distinction to deliver
a course of lectures before the univer-
sity community. The conditions at
tached are that the lectures shall not
be less than three in number, that
they shall be of such nature as to
permit publication in book form; and
that the lecturer shall be a specialist
and shall speak on some fresh aspect
of his specially.
President Hadley amply fulflls all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
REPORT IS MADE
ON ROAD SURVEY

The Good Roads association.
through IT'S president and secretary.
appeared before a special called meet
ing of the board OF supervisors OF
Isle Of Wight county to consider the
report OF the highway commission
er's engineer who surveyed the pro-
posed new road from Cary street to
Procter's Bridge. via Se1ta, Bobs.
Pons, to the bridge. blue prints. tab
ulated cost OF construction. etc. to-
falling $500. Il distance of fifteen
miles.
a former resolution of the board
was when ordering a. survey Of this
road that upon the estimate being
made, II was shown that the road
could be financed It would be built
The clerk OF the board. A. s. John
con. presented statement showing
that the road could be built during
this year with State aid: thereupon
the president of the Good Roads as
ISOLATION asked that the board pass
an order directing the clerk of the
board to advertise according to law
for bids for the construction or this
road, that work might begin Il pos
sihe within twenty days. On mo-
tion the order was passed by a unan-
lmous vote of the board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05

nce OF public works had already
signed the engineers who will I
charge of the work and supervise u.
expenditure OF the funds turned o{
by the State and local oflicialA
gineer George G. Scales will taY
charge OF the Southern part OF Il
road, Engineer w. l. Spoon. the ma
die division. and Engineer D. II. Will
slow. the northern end. each GOVERN
about 500 miles
The experiment 70 expected to |
an excellent test Of cooperative q,
ton and to show what can be done
the States by the States themseav,
In the way OF establishing nation
highways which will henafit not men
but the country generally.
II was the American Highway :
ISOLATION. through It's chairman Of d
committee on maintenance. Leona
Tufts. Of Ptnehurst- N. c.. which III!
gested the experiment. and this orgai
ization has already placed IT the al
posal OF the government engines
llIM keul VoIuax uaLA seHQomoan1 Y
cover the stretches OF road und
their Jurisdiction.
The road Is expected TO be In 4
cellent shape and ready for tho to,
lists who will attend the great Am}
lean road congress to be hold At
lanta the week of November =
This congress combines tho conve
tons Of the American Highway asa
citation. the American Automobile I
ISOLATION and their allied Stats ID
county organizations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
IF MIXED WITH SULPHUR IT
nANKEN6 20 NATURALLY
NOBODY CAN TELL

The oiA-time nntzsure OF 6age xsA
and Sulphur for darlkening gray,
strsA,ked and faded hair u grand
ancthers trdIstmsnt. and 6oLks arc
again using It to seAp thoir hair 4
good. even color, which u quite sensi-
bio. a. we arc living in an ago when
. youthful apDearAncs 10 Of tho
greatest Advantage.
Nowadays. though. We don't have
tho troublesome tank Of gAther1ng the
sage and the musv mixing u home.
All drug stores soil the roady-to-uso
product called ''Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Hair Remedy" for about so cents
a bottle. 1t 10 very popular because
nobody can discover 1t has been APP
piled. Simply moisten your comb or
soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair. taking ono small
strand at a time: by morning the
gray hair disappears, but what de-
lights tho ladies with Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur 10 that besides beautiful
ly darkening the hair after a few ap-
plications. it ALSO produces that soft
lustre and appearance OF abundance
which Is 80 attractive: besides. pre-
vents dandruff. itching scalp and fall
Ing hair.---Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
ARVONIA

ARVONIA, VA, April 4,--Miss Lu-
cv Nicholas. OF Bridgeport. near Ar
vonia, was called last week to Staun~
ton to the bedside of her little niece,
Mary Irvine. who was Ill with typhoid
fever IN the Kings Daughters hospi-
tai.
Rev. J. y. McAlIister delivered all
address on the temperance cause In
the Arvonia Methodist Episcopal
church last Sunday night There
was large congregation present, DR..
McAllister was the guest while here
Of Mr. and Mrs White w. Hughes.
Or McAllister also visited Dllwyn
and buckingham courthouse, speaking
at both places
A l., Pitts spent several days In
Lynchburg this week.
Mrs. Willie Amber. who has been
spending most Of the winter months
visiting friends and relatives In
LynchburF and Charlottesville Is ex-
pected TO return TO her home at "Sev-
en Islands," on James river, this
week
Miss Margaret Clements. proprie-
tress OF the Arvonta inn. spent several
days visiting friends and relatives In
Richmond this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boatwright, Of
New York, arrived here on Sunday
last hlt1 " AL bpoiAd ColIo NAIlC hI tHC
home OF Mr.. Boatwright's father. w
L. Boatwrtght, who lives near Mount
Zion.
Miss Virginia Chesterman, Of Rich
mond; was the guest OF Mrs Charles
w Keel. at Ore Bank. or East Ar
vonia. this week.
Mrs John Potts. who has been
spending several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs John w. Pierce, has
- ~ IT,, Dr., a.
Forge. near Newport News.
Rev. Robert Werner Bagweil spent
last week and a portion of this week
visiting relatives In Petersburg, re-
turning here on Tuesday.
Rev Plummer F. Jones was a VS.
itor at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
f. J. Harrison, Of Carterwville, on
Saturday and Sunday OF this week.
occupying the pulpit Of the Carriers
vile Presbyterian church on Sunday
morning.
Miss Phoebe Potts is expected to
arrive here this week to spend some
time at the home OF her sister. Mrs
John ". Pierce.
Mrs. Ralph Chandler Root, of Pen
Ian. was visitor in Arvonia this
wee.
Little Miss Margaret Root enter
tanned Miss Ella Richardson and
number Of. friends at Miss Richard
sons birthday. Refreshments were
served
Elders have been elected from
various. Presbyterian churches in this
vicinity to attend tho next meeting
of West Hanover Presbytery. which
will be held at Orange, Va, on April
21st.
The funeral of Mrs Snoddy. who
died Saturday of last week, was held
from the home of her brother. Wes-
lev Hudgens. on Monday Of this
week. Rev. Plummer r. Jones offic-
iating.
Official figures. recently complied
show that the United States broke all
records for mineral production last
year. tho total value being more than
$2,oT2,666 00N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
Himself a graduate

the conditions Himself graduate
of Yale, where he took highest hon
ore. he Is one of our foremost author
tiles on economic problems His work
on Railroad Transportation. Its His
tory and Laws" Is the recognized au-
thor.ty on the subject. His ability has
been rewarded by no less than nine
honorary degrees. In 1a07-0S he was
Roosevelt exchange professor to Ger
many, the same position that was
filed by DR.. c. Alphonso Smith. Of
this university. in 1910-11. He has
been president of Yale since 1899.
In securing President Hadley. the
foundation Is keeping up the high
standard OF excellence maintained In
the past Among DR.. Hadley's dis
tinguished predecessors as Barbour
Page lecturers have been the late DIR.
s. Weir Mitchell, President Eliot. OF
Harvard, Henry r. Lounshury. Dr.
William II. Welch and Ambassador
Bryce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
TO TEST ELECTRIC BUMPER
Az NEWPORT NEWS PIER

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. April B.
c. D. Gilpin, chief electrician for
the Wellman. Siever. Morgan COM
pany. OF Cleveland. which company
has the contract for erecting the cleo
trio elevator and bumper at the Ches-
apeake and Ohio's new coal pier. ar
rived In the city yesterday to make
an inspection of the company's work
and to consult with w. s. Greene.
chief electrician for the Chesapeake
and Ohio, relative to the details try
ing out the elevator and bumper.
The bumper. With the exception of
few minor details, is practically
complete now. and the men in charge
of the work are getting everything In
readiness for the practical test of the
big machine which will take place
today The elevator Is said to be
about 80 per. cent complete and 1t is
thought it will be given a try-out next
week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
TO AWARD CROSSES OF HONOl
Confederate vesersns and Wid0y
Will BE HOnOrcd.

FREDERICKSBURG. WA Ap&
Crosses OF honor will b presenf
April 9Th at the homo of MI1 r. |
Tyler. registrar OF Fredor1cksbu]
chapter. United Daughters Of the Col
federacy. to tho following voteFAnI
r. A. Blanton, Balty; AlexAntli
Brooks and J. r.. Brooke Glenost
G. b. Burke, Logan: Robert A Ord
Eastwood: Robert R. Green. Ricl
ardsvilie: H. A. McGary. Hrohenburj
II. c. Oliver. STAFF: James s. Payt
and s. c. Paytes. Spottsyivania. VI
Charles M. Talbot. 0apland. Nd:
L. Wexford. Memphis, Tenn: G. u
Sorrell. King George, Va; Joseph
Savage and joel Layton. Frederick
burg. }
widows and descendants: Mn
r. Andrews. Spott&ylvanA: Mrs. q
zie S. Dafran, Worthwhile: Mr.. Fun,
r. Evans. Mrs Marion w. pOrk1[
Mrs. Lucy A. Randall ana M1A q \
Vino, STAFFORD: MN Thomas g. Smtt
Caroline; Mrs. Clara L. Rawlings III
MrA Sarah NJ. Kelley. Fredsr3oll
burg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
NEW TYPE Of TRUCK
FOR ASH REMOVAL
NEW YORK,S REFTyE DISPOSAL
SOLVED By WHITE UNDER
sLUNG DUMP.

The innumerable difficulties and
ioGses OF time in the removal or ashes
and gar haEe, which have confronted
every municipality with an obstinate
problem, have been almost entirely
obviated by a new type OF dumping
truck developed through the Corpora
aon OF the White company and the
engineers OF the New York stree,
cleaning department
Al least the engineers are con
rinced that the most economical, and
rorrect type OF vehicle has been
evolved and the amount the city will
save now depends upon the number
of these trucks employed Unlike
other dump trucks, this one is built
With an underxlung frame The hoist
lnx apparatus consists Of the stan dard
White power dumping mechanism.
placed out OF the way horizontally
dong The frame. when dumping. the
.ody elevstas 70 81 angle Of nfty-
;hree degrees.
The body is thirteen feet and three
aches long by seven feet and six
aches wide. having q capacity OF 2S@
,ab.c feet The sides are made UP of
ENJOYABLE sections which facilitate
aiding and make It Unnecessary for
Z-24s-, crew 70 LIT refuse receptacles
more than waist high. The top Is
snpletcly covered by sectional doors.
feature OF great sanitary importance.
The truck is used for carrying all
ads Of refuse as well as for ashes
e I'd garbage At the disposal plant
or the dump. the truck deposits its
2 Nd e. any prescribed spct and when
ne load Is 20 go on a ecow or barge.
ths truck backs UP To the edge OF the
dock and dumps directly into the
: ews
From 10 10 isz canstui OF ashes,
tha equivalent OF five one-horse cart
lo4ds, can be carried at one time.
IN the district where the truck Is now
q rkng the haul to he dumping
yl2ce is three miles. The truck COW
cis this distance in fourteen minutes.
tHe man drives the truck and OPP
csates the dumping mechanism. II
''sa truck travelled only as fast as
harTe-drawn wagon, Il would be do
H@ the work OF FIVE horses five carts
aai five men, bat II travels three 10
toUr times as fast, hence It does the
NtTk Of flfteen 10 twenty horse carts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05

Defense League
Plans Defended

BERLIN, GERMANY. April lin a
weekly review OF events the North Ger
man Gazette refers to tho formation
OF the Alsace-Lorraine defense league.
No doubt, 1t says Is left as to it's pur-
pose. 1t WAS plainly stated in the ad-
dress of Herr Hauss to the members
Of both houses of the Reichsland par
lament. and consists In determine
ton TO fight all statements issued In
the German press Documentary to the
provinces
The Gazette takes favorable view
Of tho formation OF its league. con-
sidertng It a proof that the Inhabitants
of Alsaoe-L LORI aine are keenly sensitive
to public opinion IN Germany concern
ing their country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05
GOOD ROADS' LEAGUE
To MEET APRIL 6

The first general meeting OF the Isle
OF Wight Good Roads association VIII
he held Aur-,l 9Th at Isle OF Wight
courthouse.
The purpose and plan Of this organ
ization is to be of use and good to
the whole county. BY the force or
numbers greater influence and power
will be given to the organization
towards It's desired end. The need
OF this now ia greater than ever be-
fore since national aid Is In sight.
Judge 3. D. White. Drs. j. NJ. RAJ
by and r. Lee Seward. Messrs. w. +.
Wilson, 3. p. Gay, v. w. Joyner. G.
F. Whitley and l.. l.. Vel1ines. Hon.
J. II. Jordan and others will make
short talks on bad roads.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-05

I'VE tho cooperation OF al the state
ccess. Let's pun together. Send in
~, up-to- the-Ininute, right off the
Motor company. announces the fol
u c. Kennedy.
Or. r. n Brosddus.
G. w. Hite,
r. o. Atkinson.
WIN NJ. Crawford.
o c. Duvali
Strause Bros,
j. y. Gayle.
W. S. Bell,
White Auto Service company.
The Eastern Motor Sales corporation
received and delivered last week a car
load of six Grant cars. The Grant Is
proving very popular In Virginia and
the sales are increasing each week.
The past week has been a banner
one for Cadillac MIR. Jones' of the
Jones Motor company. Allen avenue
and Broad street, reports the follow
ing sales during the week. Mr.. r. O.
Bell. of Bell Book and Stationery
company, 1914 Cadillac Phaeton.
Mr.. J. Cans, of Gang Rady Co,
1914 seven-paasenger Cadillac.
oar. laSpAT foEeTS, SePeII- ps1ssseflKc1
Cadillac,
Mr. ]. NJ. Breedlove. five-paAsenger
Cadillac
Mr.. Jno. Alsop, local agent for the
krit Kar, announces the sale OF a
1914 Krit go" to Mr.. Oliver J. Sands,
president American National Bank.
A carload OF Maxwell cars was
received at the local branch last week,
and the following GALES are reported
Maxwell "25' to Mr.. n. c. Grafton,
South Hill, Va
Maxwell "25" TO Mr. s. s. Short,
r. +. d. Petersburg. Va
Tho coming OF spring has works
wonders for the automobile trade gen.
orally and all our local dealers report
greatly increased business and pros
poets for a banner spring trade.