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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
Scientific Farming in Vermont.

Vermont is this year following the
example of many of our other states in
irving to help her farmers with scien-
tifc advice. This has been carried out
with especial success in Bennington
county. Here Mr.. j. L. Sherman has
shown what can be done in this way,
and the results OF his work show that
Vermont has wonderful possibilities for
the farmer.
This season he has rs farmers raising
crops as demonstrations Of his methods,
25 OF corn, 20 OF oats, 20 Of cover crops,
and 10 OF potatoes, and in every case
the Improvement is clearly shown.
Mr.. Sheiman's work has been TO show
to the farmers what they should know
about the use OF fertilizers and the
spraying and pruning OF fruit trees in
order to obtain the greatest profit His
tests of the soil have shown that nearly
every farm needs lime in varying
amounts. in some places as high as 5000
pounds to the acre. TO remedy this he
has made q study of the rocks of the
country, and finds several places where
the lime can be secured with but little
expense, and in this way give to the
farmers the fertilizer they most need
from product which now is practically
waste.
What is true in Bennington county
is also true in Windham, and if such a
movement can be started here in this
valley our resources can be developed
TO an extent OF which we little dreamed.
Is it not a matter worthy of considera.
ton Wilmington Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
A STATE OF WORKERS.

If anyone misguidedly declares that
vermonters are lazy, just point out to
him that over 40 per cent Of us are
earning our salt" or at least busily
engaged trying to do so. The United
States census department has arrived at
such a deduction after looking us over
quite thoroughly, and we think it quite
a compliment, although it would seem
better il the list OF wsge-earners did
not include tender youth so new TO life's
stern realities as 10 years would indi-
cate. Such youngsters, if engaged in
factories and shops, ought to be barred
from continuous occupation from this
time forth. Possibly the list Of such
minors about the age of 10 and imme-
diately over that age includes those who
assist in the farm operations Of their
parents, which does not confine them at
steady employment from one years end
TO the other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
F. H. Rogers & Co,

case such an almost impossible thing
as war between the two nations should
break out. Likewise, too, the British
possession to the north of us is I'M
protected against determined invasion
from the United States albeit the Do
minion has its troops in comparatively
small numbers. Thus while Germany
and France are constantly spending vast
sums of money lnow largely increased)
in the protection OF their common Dor
der line, the United States and the
Dominion of Canada rest in security,
each convinced that warlike demonstra-
ton by the other il not to be considered
for moment. This ability to dwell to-
gether in peace and unity annually saves
each government tremendous outlay
of money and the freedom from appre-
hension leaves the people on either side
of the border free to carry on their ac.
Invites without possibility of contisea-
ton in war. The United States Is
mighty thankful that it has such
good neighbor in Canada, and without
doubt Canada has like feeling in re-
spect to the United States when it comes
to contemplation Of hostile possibilities
For the two countries ever to engage
in warfare would be like a civil war in
single country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
MIDDLEsEX.

Miss Addie Nichols went Monday for
a two weeks stay with relatives in I'm
derhill.
Miss Kate Gabaree has finished her
work in Wsitsfeld and returned home.
Wells Palmer of Waitsheld visited his
son. b. L. Palmer, and family, the lat.
ter Part Of last week.
James Ferris visited his mother at r.
j. NcAllisters, Wsitsheld, Friday and
Saturday.
n. B. Nichols and family entertained
as over Sunday guests Mr.. Nichols sis
ter, Mrs. L. :. Jackson Of Underhill,
and a cousin. DR.. Hsnnsr Schmsling, Of
Fulton, III.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Russell and dsugh-
ter Of Montpelier spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ". Comestock went
the latter part Of the week on fishing
trip to Milton.
Earl Pierce Of Fayston. who spent
last week at L. " Chandler's, returned
home Saturday.
The home circle viii serve cake and
ice cream "Wednesday afternoon from :
10 : O'Clock
Robert olds Of Norwich spent sunday
and Monday a. y. Stockvelrs.
Mrs. John Hastings. who IL suffering
from a shock. rems.ns quite low.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
Slav Against German.

Let no one imagine that this catch
word, Slav against German, CT the 9th
err form OF it, Teuton against Slav, has
originated in America since the war be-
gan in Europe. The phrase may be
Justly called a German official watch
word. If credit is to be given where
credit is due, il must be ascribed to the
chancellor OF the empire, Herr Won Beth
mann Hollweg. With it he captured the
ears of members of the Reichstag in
April, 1919, while urging an additional
military expenditure of over 100000, 0Oo
on preparations for this war. The bills
which he then introduced provided for a
scheme of army reorganization that
raised the peace strength from $4,000
to COL, 900, with a consequent increase
OF the war strength. and required the
changes to be effected before the end of
1913.
There was extraordinary foresight or
foreknowledge on the part OF the Ger
man government. Though the chancellor
disavowed prescience, he clearly indicat-
ed what was coming. No man could
know, he said, whether and when they
would have a war, but so far as hui
man foresight could see, there would be
no European war in which Germany
would not be involved, and they would
have to fight for their existence The
chancellor went on to say that the army
increases were forced on Germany by
the new situation in the Balkans "The
decisive point is that into the place OF
European Turkey, whose state life has
become passive, active vitality.
One thing remains beyond doubt-if It
should ever come to a European con-
faqration. which sets Slaventum against
Germanentum, it is thus for us dis
advantage that the position in the bal
anee Of forces which was occupied hith-
erto by European Turkey is now filed in
part by Slav states
So Germany made ready for the war
of Slay against German. This phrase
very obviously expresses only half
truth, as Germany does not fight Slavs
when she fights Britain, France and Bel
qiuln. nor when the Slavs in the Austro-
Hungarian army fight on her side; but
il is accurate enough as directed against
Russia, and is conveniently extended to
her allies. The use that was made OF
il in the Reichstag Is months ago is
extremely interesting in the light OF
the present situation. II shows how the
German government foresaw and pre-.
pared. and was in a condition to strike
when Austria declared war on Servia.-
Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
CABOT

Howard Pike of st. Johnsbury was in
town Saturday to see his father.
A daughter, Barbara Louise, arrived
Houghton Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Alden Owen Of Barton is visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Owen.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Wales went to
Portland Friday for two weeks yaca-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent of Stove were
guests at Lyndon McAllister's over Sun
day
Miss Lorena Warren of Pawtucket,
II. l.. was in town Saturday calling
on old friends.
Mason Hoyt went to New York Sat
urday.
Pearl Pike and children were bust
ness visitors in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Orvis Hale of Danyille
are visiting relatives in town.
Cecil Foster and family are having
mumps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Owen of Boston
are spending few days at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs George Owen.
The annual missionary tea was held
last Thursday in the ladies' parlor Of
the Congregational church. There was
a good attendance. After social hour
the officers for the ensuing year were
elected. President, Mrs. Leila Blodgetti
vice -president, Mrs. Sarentha Hills;
treasurer, Mrs. Kate Smith; secretary,
Mrs. Effie McPhilomy. Over twenty
partook OF supper from two tables well
laden with toothsome viands of all
kinds.
F. f. harrington of Barre spent sun.
day with his father, j. A. harrington.
James Stone and sister, Harriet, ae-
companied by Mrs. Ruby Stone, all of
Ripan, Wis, and Miss Louie Sherman of
Castleton and Laureston Stone of New
York, were guests at J. l.. Stones and
other relatives in town Thursday of
last week.
AT the missionary tea last Thursday
the officers for the Ladies' Sociable soci-
ETY. were elected: President, Mrs. Emma
Goodale; vice president, Mrs. Abby
Southwiek; directresses-frst, Mrs. An
ME McAllister; second, Mrs. Eliza Hodg
don; third, Mrs. Lima Wheeler; fourth,
Mrs. Lizzie Barretti fifth, Mrs. Abbie
Lamson.
Old home week picnic next Friday,
Aug. Ia, at the park at the Center. at
10 a. IN. Everybody cordially invited.
The grounds have been improved this
season. Bring lunch for yourselves and
one more. 1t is expected J. H. Senter
of Montpelier and other speakers viii be
present. Sunday, August 10, "old time"
service at Congregational church All
old singers are invited TO take seats in
the gallery and sing some of the good
old hymns of olden times. Rev. +. 4.
Currier will occupy the pulpit.
Mrs. Lillian Green of Sheffield is Wis
iting at her fathers, Charles Gilman.
s. B. Blodgett and A. NJ. Clark at
tended the veterans reunion at Dewey
park last week.
Alice Blodgett is spending her vaca-
ton at the home of her father, S. b.
Blodgett.
Miss Leda Stevens is stopping with
her sister, Mrs. L. W. Burbank, for
few weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
WEST BERLIN

Miss Beatrice Moody of Albany, n
", is spending her vacation with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Moody.
Miss Carrie homeland of Oakdale,
Mass, called on friends in town on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Susan Reyes, who has been visit
ing friends in Windsor, has returned
home.
Miss Clara Davis is visiting her sis
ter. Mrs. George Moore, in Waterbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Spaulding Of
Montpelier are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Joseph Rich.
F. L. Ayers of West Windsor is visit.
ing Mrs. NJ. J. Ayers and will visit
other relatives before his return.
Mrs. T. E, Lyons Of Lynn, Mass, is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Loren Robinson, and she viii also visit
Mrs. A. H. Cole before her return home
Miss Irene Chagnon of Springfield,
Mass. was a guest at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. w A Cooper the past week.
Miss Alice Cove and Walter Johnston
of MONTPELIER were the guests of Miss
Goye's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. ). Cove,
on Sunday.
Melvin Cooper of Springfield, Mass
visited his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Cooper, the past week.
Miss Leona Coffin OF Mortified visited
her aunt, Mrs. H. J. Warrington, the
past week.
Joe Rich was in Barre a few days
the past week.
Mrs. J. Hall Of Lowell, Mass was a
guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. 5. Norton
last week and also visited other friends
in town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
SPORTING NOTES.

Mike MoWrey. the former star third
sscker Of the st. Louis Cards, who was
secured by the Plattsburg Pirates this
past winter, has been benched by Man
sber Clarke. Mowrey started OF the sea
son like = house on fire at the third
station. His work has been so poor late
ly that Clarke has sent Leonard. a
youngster from South Chicago. into his
place. Baseball fans predict success for
Kenneth Nash in the big leagues. he Is
little fellow, not bigger than Miller
Higgins Of the Cards, but speed u his
main forte. He covers lots Of ground
and steps into the ball like Johnny Ne
Crsw when the latter was a member Of
the Orioles.
Ralph Glaze, the old Dartmouth sth-
lete who IL to coach athletic teams az
the university of southern Cslifornis
this season. is pitching for the St joseph
team IN the western league. He intends
70 leave the 81. Joseph team in time "a
assume his duties in California
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

Although 5000 miles away from the
center of the war, the Atlantic coast
of the United States seems destined to
become the manoeuvering ground for
many of the war vessels Of the warning
nations. This situation is bound, there
fore, to make the neutral position of the
United States the more difficult to main
tain, as the fleeing ships are sure to
make for the ports of the Atlantic coast.
Moreover, the use of wireless telegraphy
from ships and shore stations might be
developed into a violation of the neu-
trality of this nation; and hence it is
the part of wisdom for the United States
government to suspend the operation of
the wireless apparatus on the ships of
the nations engaged in warfare as well
as on the shore stations, whose allegi-
ance is in doubt, like those on Long
Island and the New Jersey coast. While
not actuated by fear, the United States
is very DESTROYS of keeping out of the
complications.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

The large registry list of visitors at
the State House in Montpelier indicates
the favor with which Vermont is looked
upon as state for touring by automo-
bile. Names of New Englanders pre-
dominate in the list but there is a liberal
sprinkling of names from states outside
that geographical division. The people
OF Vermont ought to do everything rea-
sonable to increase the incoming of
those people, for aside from the advan-
tage incident to their temporary stay
there is the added possibility that some
of them may be induced by the beauties
they see all about them to remain in the
state permanently. Vermont has place
enough for thousands of them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

To the youngster it would be pleas
ure, of course, if teacher couldn't get
back from Europe when the school bell
rings; but it would make serious dis
arrangement in school systems if the
many thousands of teachers could not
secure transportation back to the ports
of the United States by the first OF Sep
TENDER. At the present time the teach
ers are rushing to the British Isles from
the continent of Europe with their vaca
tions only half completed, expecting that
the freedom of those islands from actual
fighting will enable them to make their
departure certain from those shores. In
view of the nearness of the date for
opening the schools, the steamship lines
ought TO give the preference of reserva-
tion on board ship to the school teach
ers so that they may be assured of get
ting back to the United States in time,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
MoRETowN.
Frank Farnham Died at Waterbury on
Sunday Evening.


Frank Farnham, aged As years, died
Sunday, Aug o. One year ago last
February he suffered a shock, from the
effects OF which he never fully recov-
cred, Being taken suddenly insane last
week Wednesday he was removed to the
state hospital at Waterbury Thursday
where he gradually failed until death
came Sunday evening about 8 o'clock,
Mr.. Farnham was born in Middlesex,
son of the late Joseph and Saline Farm
ham. The greater part of his life was
spent in Waterbury, moving to the town
last spring, where he was respected by
all who knew him. He Is survived by
his wife. also one brother of Toledo, o.,
and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Gridgender
of Detroit, Mich, and Mrs. Ida Newall
Of Port Huron, Mich. F@neral services
were held Tuesday afternoon at the
Methodist church, Rev. A. A. Mandigo
officiating.
Mrs. Arthur Henson of Groveton, n.
H., arrived Monday for visit with
relatives and friends.
Rev. A. A. Mandigo, accompanied by
f1ve OF the boy SCOUTS, leaVe wednesday,
morning for weeks stay in camp at
the Riverside camp ground at Sheldon.
B. E. Wallace has finished his duties
at the Ward store and returned TO his
home in Waterbury.
Mr. and Mrs. L. e. Flint and dangh-
ter, Ruth, returned Saturday from Jones
vile.
Miss Annie Arms OF Richford, who
has been stopping at Rev. A. A. Mandi-
COS for the past 10 weeks, left Tuesday
for South Burlington.
c. J. Hathaway and Miss Jennie Hath
away were in Montpelier Thursday.
Mrs. V. V. Turner Of Waterbury, Mrs.
IJ. o. Haskins of Montpelier and Mrs.
10. B. McAllister OF Essex visited at NJ.
In. Child's and B. r. Griffith's Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs, w. n. Ward Of Burling
ton are guests are Mrs. H. o. Ward.
Miss Grace Eaton of Montpelier is
visiting her sister, Mrs. w. P. Griffin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

Mitchell seems TO b the best tvirler
on the Cleveland force this season. He
has beaten some Of the strongest teams
in the American league He held the
smuggling MaeImen TO SIX hits, which Il
considered q very nifty performance in
view Of the weakness Of the Philadelphia
club One Of the dispieasing features Of
the playing Of New York in the National
league this season is the weak hitting Of
Msrkls He is playing . grand game N
the Geld, nevertheless.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
A Cost Congress for the Monument
Trade

The convention OF the National Retail
Monument Dealers Association OF
America. Inc. which is TO convene at
Milwaukee during the month OF August,
will probably be the most important
meeting this body has ever held. as mat
tiers Of several years standing will be
brought up for discussion and settlement
and it is to be hoped that all interests
will work in harmony, each having IN
mind that their own opinion, no matter
how strongly preiudiced, should always
be waived in favor of the majority.
OF all the important subjects which
will come before the convention for their
attention and discussion, none will be
more worthy Of consideration than the
question Of the adoption of uniform
accounting system and Granite, Marble
4 Bronze offers as a suggestion that
committee on cost accounting be APP
pointed with a view TO supplying TO the
monumental trade a comprehensive
method which will place every retail
dealer, no matter whether he manutsc-
turers his own work or not. upon an
e1ual basis. Competition to-day u due
not so much to the fact that the retail
crs are anxious to cut under their COM
petitors price as il is TO the fact that
thew arr in ignorance Of the many items
which 90 TO make up the producing cost.
The printing trades which, few years
AGO. were demoralized by price cutting,
.leve established q system which is now
In vogue in practically every up-to-date
printinr establishment with the result
that. conditions being equal, uniform
prices are now quoted. and the business
which formerly allowed but starvation
wages now shows q substantial profit.
The national association should give
this matter their careful thought and
attention - the recommendation Of the
federstc BODY is essential in work Of
this magnitude. Papers OF suggestions
viii avail bat little unless followed W
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11
BLESSING OF A GOOD NEIGHBoR-
CANADA.

The feverish activity on the border
between Germany and France presents
to ones mind what widely different
condition obtains on the boundary line
between the United States and the Do
rninion Of Canada and furthermore how
comparatively defenseless that border
lire Is At the present time. OF course,
= rupture Of pleasant relations between
the United States and Great Britain il
an unthought OF contingency and for
that reason II Is not considered neces-
sary to build forts and station large
bodies Of troops IN intervals Of few
uil.s. We have = few forts, so-called.
strung along the northern border. but
thew are nothing more than barracks for
snail sstachmsnts Of troops and would
serve chiefly a. mobilization points in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

With three Republican candidates al
ready in the field, it is time for the Pro-
gressives and Democrats to make move
in the Vermont gubernatorial campaign.
Out with EN-! Let's see how they look.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

New Englands record of dozen
drownings last Sunday emphasizes the
desirability of motto something like
"Learn to swim first" before going into
the water-and everybody can learn to
swim.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

by comprehensive system which man
can purchase and apply to his business
needs. From Granite, Marble &
Bronze"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

In newspaper parlance, it is alleged
that Liege is captured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

Kaiser Wilhelm seems to think he is
in partnership with divinity in this war
partnership formed by himself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

Italy is shaken in its boot whether
to fight Germany or Russia,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-11

1t is sad task to which President
Wilson returns.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-04

and thrift Of the men who invested
in what under any honorable n
sound system Of finance would have
been safe for all time-it was a blow
at all. American securities n a de-
moraIization of public thrift.
AS the Tribune has said repeatedly
nothing could place the prosperity OF
the country on a broader and more
solid basis than the flow Of small
earnings into u great utilities. A
share Of stock Is easily purchased. 1t
is a ready resource for the wage
Garner, the clerk, the professional
man, or the millionaire. A general in
vestment in stocks would insure the
participation Of all classes in the pros
perity of the country, would better
distribute prosperity, and encourage
thrift and true conservatism. That
and the advancement OF agriculture,
lth a consequent growth OF an eff
clep agricultural population, would
secure the foundations Of our mater
ial welfare as nothing else can do.
, But no such movement into stock
investment will take place if we con-
tinue to permit the pirating of secur1-
ties or the manipulating of great
properties without regulation or con-
troll in the common interest.
The conservatives who have backed
reaction, who have protested against
the exposures of evils, who have Joined
| foolishly in the cry of "let us alone
(which meant letting outrageous ex-
| ploitation alone-this large class is
due, more than any radical" to some
sober thinking. They have beer
standing In their own light and assist
ing at their own destruction. They
should now give all their weight tc
rational but determined and thorough
going reform,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-04
"Just Drifting"

From the London Globe: In the
manv stories =, of NAMED lives and
broken hopes which just now are pc
ing poured out from that most ter
rible of all realists, the divorce court:
few episodes have seemed to us more
striking than that of the unhappy wire
who wrote that she had Just drlfted
into wrong. 1t is so typical of our
neurotic e Men and. women come
together in marriage, urged either py
a passing fancy, or by a mere desire
to increase their worldly goods some
are in love with love, some with the
world, and some with n another.
To all, save those few upon whom
has descended that great love which
is as rare as true genius, but which all
OF US have hoped at one time or the
| other to experience, comes a day When
| the mystery has grown commonplace
If that happens before passion has
been buttressed by affection, and love
| by mutual respect, there is danger OF
| total wreck. 1t is "mid-channeT' in
married life, and to pass 1t safely
there is needed that devotion to an
overmastering duty which In our day
seems to burn with a flame growing
ever more and more dim. So many OF
us have not the power, because we
have lost the faith, to keep hold Of
the stern ideals of a nobler day, Ideals
once our own. So they 'just drift
They "just drift" because the nots
of our time is the search for individ'
ual happiness, that will-o'-the-wisr
which never vet was seized by those