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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29
CURRENT COMMENT
What is the Matter

On this page we give in full Mrs. Par
malee's query What Is the Matter with
the JudgesP The News believes that
women should have the right to vote, if
they choose TO do so and hopes the time
is not far distant when the right of
franchise win be extended to them
However, we think we don't quite gath
err Mrs. Parmalee--for we fail to catch
the smile between the Judges and the
Women. If we understand the matter,
there was an error regarding the judges,
while with the women it is simply a
matter of prejudice rather than anything
else.
There are few men who probably
would not grant that his wife or moth
er were capable of voting with as much
intelligence as the average man, and
still prefer to have her remain away
from the polls. The women who would
WELD the greatest influence at the polls
are probably the ones who are exer-
cising that influence now at home.
The only real point found in Mrs.
Parmalee's letter is her reference to
foreigners being naturalized and given
the freedom of the ballot when they are
unfit for it. We believe the lady is
correct, and further, newly naturalized
citizens are not the only men unfit to
use the ballot. The little clause in the
Constitution OF the United States which
declares all men are born "free and
equal" is certainly a fallscy for surely
all men arc not born equal. And it is
to these men that the right OF fran
chise should be denied, men of either
native or foreign birth who are not capa-
bic of reading or writing, men who can
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29
1t Might Have Been Worse.

It's strange sometimes how things
happen. Two weeks ago the Monitor
printed as a news item warning to
town officers to get about the settle
ment of their town affairs early TO
comply with the new law, and quoted
from the new statute. One of our state
dailies clipped the whole thing, heading
included, used it verbatism in its edito.
rial column and nearly every paper in
Vermont has copied or commented upon
it and urged this matter themselves,
giving credit to the daily.-Barton Mon.
itor.
That's nothing; few weeks ago a
daily copied an editorial from the News
and credited it to the Randolph Herald
and News, and it WAS recopied in many
of the papers of the State; and the
next week, the Herald not only would
not own it, but had the temerity to
criticize the editorial after having had
the honor of posing as its author.
So cheer up, you see the fate of your
editorial was not so bad after all
Northfield News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

Woodrow Wilson once called upon his
aids to knock Bryan into cooked hat;
and it looks as if he were accomplishing
listing on the hat at the same time.
No prominent citizen has been more eff
fectually subordinated and reduced to
least common multiple by greater per-
sonality than has Bryan been dominated
by this same Wilson. When Wilson Sc
lected Bryan for secretary of state, it
was quite freely predicted that Bryan
would be president before the end of the
natural term of the administration, but
those predictions have gone badly awry
during the early months of that admin
istration. Wilson's personality has
stood out II marked fashion all this
time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

In writing in his will that no young,
unmarried persons in the school-attend-
ing age should be permitted to have more
than $4,000 a year, Edwin CHM must
have had in mind persons Of somewhat
restricted sphere, for there is little
chance of the vast majority of young
people in the United States having more
than $1,000 to spend year. OF course,
there are the children of the wealthy;
but the wealthy constitute small pro-
portion of the entire population of the
United States. Nevertheless, the CHM
pronunciamiento was sane enough to be
followed even by the wealthy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

Although navigation under the sea has
made rapid strides along with locomo-
ton through the air, yet there seems
to have been as little progress toward
insuring the safety of the men who 60
down in the submarines as there has
been toward preserving the lives of the
occupants of aeroplanes when the ma
chinery goes wrong. Recent terrible ex-
periences with British submarines en-
phasize the Importance of this phase of
development of under-sea travel and they
show how really impotent are human
beings in relation to some of natures
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

The late Senator Shelby M. Cullom OF
Illinois occupied a position in the Senate
much like that held by the venerable
Senator Justin S. Morrill,; and, indeed,
they were close companions in the ma
tional capital. Perhaps Senator Cullom
was man OF somewhat more foreeful
characteristics than the well-known YER
monter, but surely he had no more low
able qualifications.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

not tell a penny from a dime. Ii these
men were eliminated, and also only
property holders were allowed TO vote,
we think the suffrage party would die
for the want of cause to exist.
We do not think unqualified freedom
of the ballot will be, or ought to be ex-
tended to the women; and it should be
denied to men who are unfit for it be-
cause OF lack Of reasoning powers. -
Mortified News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29
way they avoided several parties and |
at last entered the castle

way they avoided several parties and
at last entered the castle.
Gretchen was much astonished to
see her companion. when he had
thrown of his feminine apparel. re-
ceive the homage Of his vassals. After
an interview with his mother and the
funeral OF his father he placed bim-
self at the head of his retainers. sal
lied forth and scattered the bands
that had been looking for him.
Baron Hafstrom. seeing that the OPP
portunity had eluded him, gave up the
,dea of appropriating Hallenstein cas-
lie and withdrew his forces. Gretchen
became Herman's wife and brought
him a fine fortune. with a part of
which he strengthened the defenses
OF his castle and otherwise bettered
his condition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29
When a Man Is Told

"To put his house in ORDER" he appreci-
ates the insurance he has, but it is too
late TO take what he would like to have.
Hence our suggestion to insure with us
now while you can. National Life ms.
Co., of Vt. tMutual.) S. S. Ballard,
general agent, Lawrence building, Mont
pelier, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29
GRANITEvILLE.

There will be joint meeting of the
Socialist locals of Graniteville and Web
sterville held in the Socialist hall at
Graniteville. Friday, Jan. 80, at p. m.
All members are requested to be pres
cnt, as business of Importance is TO come
before the meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

agents. The fate of the British sub
marine AT few days ago has stirred
the naval circles of the entire world
and efforts are being redoubled to de-
wise some means toward safeguarding
the officers and men who go down in
the diving vessels of warfare.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

We freely admit that, barring the
slight detail that the weather of the
past two days has been Of springlike
mildness. "The Old Farmers Almanac"
hit it right in predicting "a change to
colder during those two days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

According to rumor, the east side has
several Republicans who have aspira-
tions for Representative Plumley's seat
at Washington, some of whom are hold
ing or have held high office in the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29
Means plenty Of Chicken.

Miss Snowflake-Does yo' believe In
wishbones? Mr.. Jackson wy. it's a
sign OBJ exceptional luck to hab fresh
one in youah pocket every day or two
Puck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

Doubtless, T. r. cried "Bully!" when
he heard that Kaiser Wilhelm had ac-
complished So winters-for T. r. is the
counterpart of Wilhelm.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29
On the Blacklist.

Tramp No. lis this a good town?
Tramp No. Pho; awful ! had three
jobs offered me in one day.-London
Mail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

So many people are dying in the bath
tub that ii arouses wonder the. operation
should be fatal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

1t is somewhat gratifying to be told
that the canals on the planet Mars have
received Prof. Percival Lowells 0. X.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

Having filled out your income tax
blank, you are at liberty to go about
your ordinary business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

The navy general board asks four huge
battleships a year. We should dread
nought
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

Melville Cox Days gift of 100000 to
Phillips Andover academy may be safely
termed quite an 'andoyer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

Henry NJ. Pindellski--ambassador to
Rooshia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

The truest self respect is not to think
of self.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-29

Colleges seeking heads would find a
good body in William Howard Taft.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-19
ChaS.F
nileS

Hitherto almost unknown among
American airmen, Chas. F. Niles took
rank among the worlds most daring
flyers in feats he performed at the
Garden City aviation field, near New
York, a few days ago.
Wearing leather harness to keep
him from splitting out of his machine,
Niles flew half a mile upside down,
his engine stopped, dependent on the
air pressure from below to throw up
the tail of his descending monoplane
till it became vertical, and the gaso-
line, flowing into the mechanism,
made the motor hum again.
PLEASE DON'T
Doctor with ear to patients
chest -There's a curious swelling
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-19

-O-O-
MRS. AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE ON
THE JOB FOR RECOGNITION
Washington, Feb. fe.-Dressed in
the height of fashion, with feathers,
velvet and tulle, Mrs. American
Housewife forcefully took a hand in
the administration antitrust pro-
gram and demanded hearing from
the House judiciary committee,
pleading that woman buyers at the
small corner grocery and large de-
partment stores be considered by the
president and congress in framing
antitrust bills.
The woman was Mrs. Christine
Frederick of Philadelphia, represent
ing the Housewives League of Amer
lea. She was given profound atten-
ton by the committee, as she de-
manded that pending antitrust bills
abolish "cut-throat cut price" COM
petition.
Bargain counter scrambles" was
described by Mrs. Fredericks. She
said that cut prices on standard arti-
cles were used by dealers as lure,
a bait and snare" to get women to
stores that they might be "stung" on
other extortionately-priced articles.
con one occasion" she said, 81
crowded around bargain counter,
had my picks torsus twisted out of
shape, suffered a dislocation of my
dorsal humberis, wrecked my best
hat, tore out the armhole of a good
waist, and secured three yards of
Valenciennes lace for which l paid
only rs cents.
. Competition without price-cutting
will work out the salvation of bust
ness with Uncle Sam an umpire.
What women want is the fullest
and frankest knowledge about every
article they buy; the ability to send
a child or servant to buy any article
without fear of oYercharge, or that
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-19

over the region of the heart, sir,
which must bereduced at once"
Patient (anxiously)-That swell
ing is my pocketbook, doctor. Please
don't reduce it too much"
MRS. AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE ON
THE JOB FOR RECOGNITION
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
HAD TOLD THE EXACT TRUTH
lectures Aoutpourinav Was Just as
Had Been Stated IN His Letter
of recommendation.

A lecturer went 70 Eonkers with a
letter TO a Yonkers citizen from a
man in New Rochelle and succeeded
In getting an engagement. His three
hour lecture proved dull, dry and un-
interesting Next day Mr.. Yonkers
met Mr.. New Rochelle.
What did you meangH asked Yonk-
ers. rby recommending that lemon
lecturer -
Il didn't recommend him."
Well just guess you did I've
got your letter right here in my peck
ct
Tsetter read Il over again-car
fully
Mr.. yonkers did. II was purposely
noncommiftal
= have heard Mr.. BIS lecture. II
Is ms interesting as 1t Ii instructive"
''And II wasn't either" said Yonk-
ers.
Then the comparison holds said
New Rochelle New York World
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
How Did she Guess Il?

He was an arSent lover, an Irish
lover, and a practically penniless low.
er. 1t was st. Patrick's eve and in his
hand he bore pot Of real Irish sham.
rock.
They were raised on the ould sod,
he said, as he presented the pot to
Biddy, raised on the ould sod Of Ire.
land"
Sure, now Murphy cried his lady
in delight, how really sweet Of We.
How perfect they are and how fresh.
Sure, do believe that there's little
dew ON EN- yet"
Murphy flushed slightly. 'Begorra,
/ know there is" reluctantly confess
ed Murphy, but praise heaven it'll be
paid tomorrow.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
Why THE GUEST DECLINED.
Hubby Insisted That He Have Some
Sherry, But He Refused.

Sherry, But he Hefuseu.
AS it was his birthday, Smith was
allowed to take friend home to din
ner, but his wife gave him strict or
ders that he must not offer his guest
sherry as they had none in the house.
AS usual. smith forgot all about the
Injunction.
Wont you have a glass Of sherry,
old MANI" he said as the meal pro-
ceeded. The guest turned red and
stammered that he never drank It.
what rubbish" said Smith. 4
know that is not true. Do try IT."
The guest looked quite disturbed.
mo, no! would much rather
mott" he said imploringly, and turned
redder than ever.
When the evening was finished and
the guest had gone, Mrs. Smith said
to her husband:
'sWhy on earth did You press the
sherry, when / kept kicking you I'M
der the table, too, to remind you that
there wasn't any?"
Smith looked at her.
1T wasn't me you kicked, my
dear!" he said.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06

pills cured me OF that and the Kidney
Trouble. take Dodd's Kidney Pills
now TO keep from having Backache. /
am n years old and farmer You are
at liberty to publish this testimonial,
and you may use my picture In con-
nection with it.p Correspond with Mr..
Smith about this wonderful remedy.
Dodd's Kidney Pills, Soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co.,
buffalo. N. Y. Write for Household
Hints. also music OF National Anthem
tF1ngllsh and German words) and reci-
pcs for dainty dishes. All 3 sent free.
ADV.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
ORIGINAL Definition.

For half an hour past the teacher
had been busy sowing the seeds OF
knowledge, and realized that the
time had come at last for her to reap
the harvest.
Now, boys" she asked, who can
tell me what an oyster ISL"
For while silence filled the class
room. On all sides little brows were
puckered in strained effort at remem
brance.
Then look of knowledge began te
shine in little Tommy's eyes. Eager
ly he raised his hand, and
Il know" he cried. "It's fish BULL
like mutt"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
For the Heather.

He was rich, millionaire in fact
He was also a church member. But
he did not. approve of foreign mis-
sions. One Sunday at church, when
the collection was being taken up fol
these missions, the collector ap
preached the millionaire and held out
the collection bag. The millionaire
shook his head.
Il never give to missions" he whis
pered.
Then take something out of the
bag, sir whispered the collector
The money is for the heathen."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
A Georgia Invasion.

ITS been the dream OF the old
mans life to see Washin'ton," said
the Billville matron, an now he's
a-goin' thar, an I'm a-ooin' with
him. I won't be Vi known thar he
says, fer I've been a member of six
Georgia legislatures, an any one OF
'em could beat congress a-raisin' OF
the place whar Satan lives at an a
dom of nuthin'! But what we want
to see most is the place whar they
make the money, an find out how
come an why we don't git our share
q is-"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk Of her private illness to woman;
thus has been established confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published
testimonial or used letter without the
written consent of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
Dental letters to get out of their pos
session, as the hundreds of thousands
OF them in their files will attest
Out Of the vast volume Of experience
wkicn they have 10 draw from, il is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing Is asked in return except your good
will. and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman. rich or poor.
should be glad 70 take advantage Of this
generous offer Of assistance. Address
LYDIA z. Pinkkam Medicine Co, icon
6sentizll Lynn. Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia f. Pfnkham's SO-page
Tent Book. If fs not book for
general distribution, as IL in too
expensive. IL f. free and only
osytasnabse by mail. Write for
II today.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
Safety Pocket.

A Brockton man was seen standing
at a corner, serene as usual after
lunch. But friend approaching no
ticed that the flap on one side coat
pocket was pinned down by a regu
lar blanket-sized safety pin.
Whats the matter? 'Fraid OF
pickpockets? was asked.
mot much. | got it locked up 50
can't get in myself. Kept putting
things in it all the morning. The
pocket has hole in it big enough
for a monkey wrench to drop
through"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
A Tip.

The Diner-Guess I'll order of that
lamb stew. | see the proprietor eat.
ing it, so it must be good.
The Waiter-Keep away from it.
He's tightwad and eats only what
he can't sell.-Chicago News.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
No Room for Criticism.

We've no grounds for accusing iol'
eigners of loving empty honors 50
long as a man over here remains
willing to run for the senate on q
Bull Moose ticket. - Washington
Post.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
An Easy Job.

What are you doing now, Bill?p
I'm collecting"
Collecting what?''
My thoughts"
Gosh you always were lucky in
striking an easy job. Boston Tran.
script.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06

not think ] would be
alive today II IL
were not for bodd's
Kidney Pills. /
strained my back
about forty years
ago. which left IL
very weak, ] was
troubled with infiam-
nation Of the hlad-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
UncuItured.

& have found out one thing ABOUT
that Mrs. Newcome. Whoever she IS
she has never moved in good So
ciety."
How do you know that?"
"She shakes hands as If she meant
If
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands HaveB eenHelped
BY Common Sense
Suggestions.
Women suffering from any form Of
female ills are invited to communicate

promptly with the
W o mans private
correspondence de-
partment Of the Ly-
dia e. Pinkhan Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
win be opened, read
and answered by a
woman and held in
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
a GRATEFUL OLD MAN.

Mr.. W. D. Smith, Ethel, KY, writes:
Il have been using podd's Kidney Pills
for ten or twelve years and they have
done me a great deal OF good. | do
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
hi Ante. Reno DAYS.

Well. Thomas said father. what
did you learn at Sunday school to-
day."
Nothing
"oh, surely there was some informa.
zion for you.
We'll Solomon hasn't lost any OF
his wives"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
Fathers Advice.

y told father loved you more than
any girl I've ever met
And what did your father say?"
He said to try and meet some more
girls
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06

To be happy Is OF far less conse-
quence to the worshipers OF fashion
than to appear so--tSoiton.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06

Does he know her very wellf
He must overheard him telling
her that she III getting fat"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06

MMMTEn MEN AND WOMEN to learn barber
NNssE - trade. Excellent opportunities open
- for you. Tools furnished and com.
mission paid while learning. Only eight weeks
required. Call or write for particulars and cat
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-06
oussisy IL Eqes.

AtfeF The direct marketing route
was established cooperative egg a..
s@es4tloas ssaIi fosaa tast eggs which
wsEs 20 strictly fresh when aeiiv.
sssS 10 ne association eSsid rot be
SOD - strictly ffess. no natter how
Esta9sy ssG Directly fh&y were rushed
g @a&Skess Tks a&aa9efs were CON,
Gslqsf to aA9SS very hSfsA measures
~ 9ssss&e egxs 9ss3gsFsA 10 Esem.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-26
CHRISTMAS Tree At
THE FEDERAL COURT

While the rest of the city was en-
joying their Christmas festivities and
good cheer, the fifty inmates OF the
federal Jail were not forgotten by the
ones enjoying their liberties as well
as the seasons amenities. After the
distribution of cigars among the pris
oners by Turnkey Al Goff and Guard
W. II. Mitchell Prof Ryan of the
Methodist university, appeared and
for more than an hour treated the in
mates to a series of selections Of
classic music and old time melodies
upon his violin, which were indeed
highly appreciated. After snmptu-
GUS dinner served by Night Jailer
Elmer Spencer, Sheriff John Mahoney
passed a box of excellent cigars A
band of Christian workers visited the
jail in the afternoon and by exhorta
tion and singing of sacred songs APP
ed to the spiritual welfare of their
hearers. The prisoners extend their
thankful appreciation to all who con-
to their entertainment on
Christmas day, 1914.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-26
FOUR GENERATIONS Of OWLS
JOIN IN FAMILY REUNION

There was a family reunion at the
Olds residence. POS South First yes
terday. and four generations partook
Of Christmas cheer. The generations
included a great grandmother grand
parents. parents and grand children.
and al we're in the best Of health, and
enjoyed the many good things prepar-
ed by the hostess.
There we're present Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Tubbs. great grandmother; Mr.. and
Mrs. II. C. Clds. grand parents: Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Y. Croxton. and son.
Victor. OF Medford. and oIr. and Mrs.
Norman A. Smith. and son Harvey. OF
Oklahoma City. All were remember
ed with suitable gifts. and the giver
OF all Good was devonily THANKED for
His mercy and care throughout the
year that Is passed.