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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04
CONFUSION IN VOTING.

In the conduct of yesterdays state
wide election very palpable blum
der was made in the preparation of
the ballots for the use of the voters, and
the confusion was so general that the
mistake is not likely to be repeated
again when there is such multiplicity
of questions to be decided by the voters
as there were before them yesterday
We refer to the size and appearance of
the small ballots used in voting on prop
ositions other than municipal or town
tickets. There were three ballots almost
identical in size and in general appear
anee, while all three were printed on the
same colored paper. And added to those
agencies for confusion of the voters
there was some complexity to the word
ing and makeup of the ballots which
tended to muddle the voter who did not
pay the strictest' attention to the mat
ter. Then, even if the ballots were not
confused by the voter in registering his
choice, there was likelihood of more con-
fusion in depositing the ballots in the
proper reeeptacles; and we know that in
Barre there was considerable mixing of
the ballots, large number being de-
posted in the wrong ballot box. We
presume there was similar confusion in
many other places throughout the state.
To remedy these difficulties it was
only necessary to have the ballots print
ed on paper of different colors, one color
for the State House referendum, another
for the primary choice and third for
the local option vote on license. Fur
Their to prevent distracting mIx-ups it
might easily have been possible to have
the size of the ballots vary more than
did those provided yesterday If ever
again the voters of the state are called
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04
WHY LOWELL RESIGNS.
Says Advancing Years and Failing Health
Are Reasons.

Barre Times, Barre, VT,
Gentlemen: In view of the fact thai
the retirement of the head of state in.
stitution always causes more or less in.
quiry as to the reason therefor, i think
it will be of interest to your readers for
me to tell them, briefly, why / am re-
signing as superintendent of the Vermont
state prison.
Advancing years and failing health
have admonished me. for some time past
that the responsibilities of the institu-
tion should be laid on other shoulders
have endeavored during the past nine
years to improve the state property, and
the present condition of the farm and
buildings speak for themselves. l ten
dered my resignation some time ago, but
promised the directors that / would stay
until the first of April and do everything
in my power to assist the new superin-
tendent in the beginning of his duties.
/ sincerely hope that the coming adj
ministration will be successful in carry
ing on the work in manner that will
be acceptable to the people of the state
Yours truly,
Wilson S. Lowell.
Windsor, March 3, 1914.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

The State House still stands, anyway
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Read Russell's lc sale ad.
| New suits and coats at Abbotts,
| Last week Of the white sale at the
| Vaughan Store.
Are you getting your share of Abbott's
muslin underwear values?
| Regular meeting of Barre lodge, n. T..
O. p, tonight at o'clock.
Food sale, Saturday, March 7, from
| 2 to 4, Congregational church.
Wallace Burt returned last night to
his home at Warren, after passing few
days in the city.
Mrs. Fred Brown left this forenoon
for Brockton, Mass, where she will visit
for few weeks with relatives.
Tomorrow night at the Baptist church
the regular prayer meeting hour at 1880
will be given up to Rev. Martin Ekwall,
missionary from Tibet. Mr.. Ekwall is
Swedish missionary who speaks Eng
lish fluently. The fact that he has been
working for 10 years in one of the hard
est mission fields in the world and yet
is optimistic, shows the character of the
man. The service will be held in the
auditorium of the church. Everyone in
vited.
The "Klark- Urban" name on a play is
like the STERLING" mark on silver: a
guarantee of quality. Their perform
anee of "The House of Thousand Can
dies" at the Barre opera house last night
was another demonstration of excellence.
The play is dramatization of the book.
The story was well told by the scenic
effects, lines, and most of all by the skill
Of the players. 1t was thrilling, mys-
FERROUS drama, full of wholesome ideas on
paternal love-and some of the other
kind also--of the brightness and joy of
living, and the penalty for wrong doing
With an excellent book as a basis, the
adapter has infused sparkling comedy
and dramatic incident both in lines and
situations until the play is nearly ire
sisitable.-Advt.
Plans are being formulated by the par
ishioners of st. Monica's church for the
observance of st. PatriclIs day, March
II. In years past the observance of the
birth of the Irish patron saint has been
upheld in worthy manner by st. Mon
icas parishioners and marked tribute
was paid Elaborate arrangements will
be made this year for the event. A
meeting of the parishioners will be
called within short time and definite
arrangements will be made. A supper
viii be served in the Knights of Column
bus hall to be followed by post-prsndial
exercises. At last years observance Rev..
FIR. Lynch of Brandon addressed the ban
queters Efforts will be made this year
to secure some speaker of prominence
from the state. AT the meeting to be
held committee win be chosen to as
sumo full charge of the celebration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

IT'S the day after-time to March 4th
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

The Barre pendulum trembled.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

We Clean, Press and Repair Clothing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04
F. H. Rogers & Co.

upon to register their viii on so many
matters outside of their usual local cleo
tions, they should be provided with bal
lots that win make the voting as easy
as possible and that will render the work
of the election officers as simple as pos
sible. Yesterdays experience was enough
to prove the need for change.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04
MISS M. b. ROBERTS SAYS:

had been a sufferer Of lung trouble
for over two years. Was in a sanitarium
a year and had been given up for hope
less. | am now well and strong. VIII
gladly give anyone who has asthma,
throat or lung trouble full information,
free of charge, as to the treatment
took, right at home. Send name and
address to Miss NJ. B. Roberts, 25 Foster
street, Worcester, Mass.-Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

The big majority in the state for
direct primary represents cropping after
the light rather than a settled convic-
ton that the direct primary is the sys-
tenn for Vermont The voters are will
ing to give the thing trial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

The Vermont State Bankers associa-
ton might have chosen less important
day than town meeting day for its an
nual convention. Attendance by those
members who were present must have de-
prived some towns of their leading citi-
zens.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04
Waiting for the Wages

which will never come. Nothing but
life insurance pays wages never earned,
and the widow gets all the money. Ma
tional Life ms. Co., of VT. Mutual
S. S. Ballard, general agent, Lawrence
building, Montpelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

The second Battle of Bennington was
scarcely as decisive as the conflict that
made the town famous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

The seismograph registered earth
quakes in several Vermont towns Tues
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04

Barre voters turned out in very public,
spirited manner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs. Mabel Osborne of Washington
street is confined to the house with a
severe cold.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Regular review of Harmon hive, No. l
L, 0. 7. NJ, Wednesday evening at ]
o'clock,
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
SIX MONTHS LONG ENOUGH.

Like Alexandra Salisbury. the
heroine of Kathleen Norris latest
novel The Treasure" she puts a
time limit on her courtship by
naively declaring herself to her
bashful swain. And little Miss Alex
andra can scarcely believe that her
grandmother kept her grandfather
waiting three months before she
would even answer his humble
plea. Assuredly the whirliGiG OF
time brings its reveng"s.
"Certainly ] believe a girl should
ask a young man what his inten-
tons are after reasonable period
has elapsed," Mrs. Norris told me.
.Ty,o years l. m exceedingly
generous allowance of time for the
purpose of courtshiP. Personally
I think six months II long enough
between the first meeting and the
marriage day. If "a young man
calls two ar three simes week
during that period. hr and the girl
come to know cnch other SUffici-
emily well d" determine whether
or not they wish 4" murry. And III
st the end Of six months of con-
stant attention the young man does
not speak, the girl in perfectly
justified in taking the initintiNc."
| was amused and delighted with
Mrs. Norris declaration, because in
her first and most celebrated novel,
Mother" the super-domcstic atmos-
phere would have been vastly agi-
tated by anything So twentieth-Cen-
turv as a feminine proposal. Moth
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

cr' was a charming tale but some
Of her warmest admirers are glad
Mrs. Norris joined the suffrage party
few months ago.
Time Limit Nothing New.
"A time limit on courtship is not
such a new thing" the novelist con-
tinued. Formerly 1t was imposed
by the father of the girl in the case.
He felt 1t to be not only his right
but his duty to ask the intentions
Of the youths who called on his
daughter. Often he didn't stop with
that question.
But the modern father wouldn't
dare ask such questions" / submit
ted. and if he did both daughter and
the young man would show father
his place and put him in it, -
EXdCtly, agreed Mrs. Norris.
Then, since the modern girl won't
allow the responsibility of her mar
riaGe to rest on any one elcSe. she
shouldn't hesitate TO shoulder it her.
self
"There Is no doubt hut that the
modern man is less eager To- marry
than the man in III! yrandmothcr's
day. That IL because the modern
woman In less necessary TO the
,onnS nrEn, and therefore he Inns
adapted the GOV and reluctant role.
lie likes to he seen In the com
rany Of pretty girl, md that's
nII. Now, why should the girl per-
init such frifIinE: why should she
not tell him cnpdidIy that unIcss
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
A New Housekeeping
OOl lOS Frederick

There is sweeping the country Not exactly
pape although every vape DID, and
housekeeping certainly old the hills But the interest is
of a kind, 1t is scientific interest,"
Mrs Christine Frederick of Philadelphia representative of the
Housewives League ho appeared before the House u
dietary Committee made and take notice. and told them that
Uncle should the buying and selling of market products
authority scientific housekeeping She has been chosen BY
give readers her best ideals home
management.
Not theoretical abstrue articles but through series talks
dealing everyday problems thoroughly practical and HuH
ding manner.
Since the the unosun working proposition has passed
for u,omeu feminist schedules, bust
hou and applied science relates to household TOOLS are
burning need
Mrs. Frederick countrys leading authority in "the
housekeepu book book for colleges and
schools of make home work
basis order make such Standardized
possible wok of the smaller details
This series begins Monday, March l6.
Order your Times NOW
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
What Is Seen In The Shops

are well taken care of with models of
simple elegance Many nets are used
in combination with silks. and the bo-
lero jacket effects are shown.
The Army and Navy" suits, in the
suit section, ought to have a distinct
appeal to patriotic Washingtonians
These are made of serge. some of which
have a severely tailored effect dear to
the heart of the practical business or
professional woman. who finds frills
surerfuous in a workaday world. With
their cutaway coats mad tiered skirts.
their appearance is best described by
tine term smart"
Typical Spring Suit.
elaborate trimmings and drapes. Vest
effects, sleeve ruffles, and the large
mandarin sleeves characterize the typ
icsl new spring suit. Bengalines. pop
lins, slk-and-wool crepes, and broad
tail moire are some of the fabrics.
The silk blouses are of the fluffy type.
ard one interesting model featured is a
figured chiffon blouse with soft shadow
lac" in combination. GeorGette crepe
and the crinkled crepe for blouses still
remain in high favor.
The Larrymade blouse. a Poiret mod
Ell is an exclusive showing of the Wood
ward &, Lothrop house.
No fashion story is complete without
of the coats and wraps, which.
like the suits. are bedecked with
f,ounces, sashes. and vests. Wide belts
premise to be favorites
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

The handsomely appointed third floor
of woodward & Lothrop, in all its gala
array of women's, misses, and chill
dren ready-to-wear, is affordinE- CEN
ter cf interest to shoppers today.
Tha millinery exhibit last week was
forerunrer of the larger opening. and
gave a hint of the merchandise delights
10 come.
The gowns and dresses show all the
founcings futings, and frills of the
seasons modes. The assortment Of
evening gowns is particularly choice,
running the textile gamut from pussy
willow silk, crepe meteors, and velour
de jcunesse.
The ever-popular taffeta, of course,
is here in all its glory, many OF the
models showing the hip frills and the
bouffant effects which the designers
have dictated as their latest creation. -
Show Original Models.
PaQuin, CalIott Beer. and Poiret are
repre sented in charming original mod
els. and their American adaptations are
bOInd to find favor in the eyes of even
the most ConseI Vative shopper.
The filmy little dance frocks, which
remind one q bit of French pastry with
whipped cream on the top, are beauu-
ful N their exquisite pastel shades.
The wants of the woman in mourning
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

by the young woman who is willing
to take second balcony instead OF
orchestra seats, and cup of hot
chocolate instead Of an expensive
supper. On the contrary. he selects
the expensive young person who
tells him blandly that she never
goes anywhere except i'm a carriage.
If she makes him afraid of marriage
it's his own fault for picking her
out
THE right sort of girl helps her
lover to save. rather than to spend.
She assists him in putting by the
little fund which will make their life
together possible. She prefers the
speedy furnishing of an apartment
to Unnecessary candy and flowers.
But 1t isn't fair that this type OF
girl should be cheated of her mani
fest destiny as wife and mother be-
cause of a mere conventional scruple
against her meeting her lover a little
beyond half way. For that matter.
there are lots more feminine pro-
posals than You think" ended Mrs.
Norris. with twinkle In her big
blue eyes The girls don't talk
about them, and. OF course, the men
DON'T"
gotten the days o. grandmother. who
kept her beauX waiting three months
for an answer. On the other hand.
poor great-aunt had to accept with
out a struggle her fate of spinster-
hooo. It wasn't a halcyon time for
every girl.
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

the extreme penalty at the hands OF
the law. 1 am not supporting mall
practice. but. before We punish the
abortionist, we should make merciful
and suitable arrangements for the
expectant mother and her offspring
Every law discriminates against
this already robbed child.
Everything is done to protect the
father. nothing is done to protect his
child. This is Illustrated by the
form Of birth certificate used by the
District Of Columbia. II requires.
that the name Of the mother shall
be given, but unless the mother Is
married. you cannot put upon 1t the
name Of the father. even If it Is
known.
For years no one raised a voice In
the behalf of such children in Wash
ington until the late W. II. Baldwin,
in assisting in the passing Of that
splendid law now in force in the
District making fathers support
their children. included also the
anonymous child in its provisions.
when paternity was proven.
Strong Men Have No Fear.
Some one may say that this
might work harm II II were
made easy for paternity to be
established But this fact has to be
proven in court In a jury trial. and
surely strong men can protect them
selves at least as well as new born
babes. II men are careful Of their
associates. they need have no fear.
All the compensation laws now
being passed have no provision to
care for the anonymous child. 90
far as / know.
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
Kathleen Norris Thinks Two-Year Limit Proposed
by Massachusetts Legislature Is More Than
Generous-She Discusses the High Cost of Low
ing and the Demands of the Modern Girl
By MARGUERITE MOoERs MARSHALL.

couhps-has the attempt boom the matri
Massachusetts, bachelor bill already before
legislature and H be added propso that Bay
couhp permitted last than years. After
pay for privilege of remaining unmarried pH
be- assumed that his attentions conceal Intentions
Nom years certainly long enough make
act personally consider years longiu
this extraordinarily delightful period ones life
abridged? Must sign promisSory
Cupd-To years after promise paywh
rupy all sentimental relations the
fear must ones love NTH modern girl For
action the State may tae girl of refuses indefinitely
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
Posted on the Posts.

a DcyOnsLirc lady once sent to her
u a pair of trousers by book post,
v hich is. Of course. cheaper than
pa reel post.
The postal officials wrote to her.
'rYotEes cannot De sent Icy book
post. If you viii refer TO the Post
Office Guide you will see under what
book post"
After. "A few days the lady replied:
= have looked IN the Postoffce Guide
and find that articles which are open
at both ends may be sent 10y booH
post. And il trousers are not open
at both ends ] should like to know
what is."-Tit-BiS,
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
Lobster Salad

TIPST OF all be sure 10 buy live
r Holsters. Select medium sized
L ones.
TWO Holsters will make enough salad
FOR four or five rersons, as lobster salad
is very rich. heavy food. and should be
eaten in moGerc ton.
Having selected your Holsters. either
have them we'll wrapped in a paste
hoard box and take them home from
the market yourself, or have them sent
at once. so they reach YOU while still
alive
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
Protection For The
X InnOcentS -

DROTECTION for the innocent Anonymous child breaking
dorm of discrimination against the already robbed infant and
gipe unmarried mothers the opportunity
honest living urged by Kate Waller Barrett today important
aids to society in combating false community Standards.
Conservation of the childhood of the she declares is the
thing whch America tagging is time the tide and
check supply young and innocent filling the hungry
By KATE WALLER BARRETT
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
By KATE WALLER BARRETT.

There are few problems that re-
quire more careful treatment at the
hands of society than the anony-
nous child, usually called the lille
gitimate child" There Is no such
thing as an "illegitima,e child"
Every child comes into this world
under the same God-made laws, and
it is not responsible for the break
ing Of even man-made laws. There
arc illegitimate parents, those who
have been unfaithful to the highest
call Of nature and have broken the
laws of the land, which require that
every man and woman who are re-
sponsible for bringing into the world
Of child, shall do their part to-
ward that child. Let us speak of IL
legitimate parents but not illegiti-
mate children.
But interest in the anonymous
child should be properly balanced by
a knowledge Of conditions and a
proper regard for the responsibilities
and rights of all parties concerned.
The child cannot be considered by
itself. But the highest good Of the
AothCis Tie IHotHcI, luc Will
that of society, must be taken into
consideration. in order that most
may be accomplished by any ameli-
orative action.
Every Man Responsible.
Sometimes sympathy for the child
has caused Hesitation to 5e en-
acted in, which ho 81 No
rights OF the anonymous child, has
been done at the expense Of the law
full child and the legal wife. This
manifestly Is not good for society.
for the legal wife and child have
done what society has required Of
them and what is believed to be the
best for all concerned and SHOULD be
protected. At one time sIIch laws
were passed in Mexico that made
1t possible for a man to disown his
legitimate child in faTor of the child
born out Of wedlock. The laws of
Scotland are the best. These make
every man responsible for his chill
dren, irrespective of the conditions
under which they are born. or Of
the former character of their
mother.
1t may not seem a very savory sit
uation to find half dozen children
in one home, each supported ny q
different father. but it is far prefer
able to what We see in the United
States, where half A dozen children,
born under the same circumstances
as those in Scotland, without father
or mother to support them. but be-
ing cared for in some child saving
institutions by philanthropic persons
or state.
If child saving institutions were
turned into parent-saving institu.
tions both parents and children
might be saved.
Must Protect Child.
Even before the anonymous child
is born, 1t Is Disseminated against.
Yet II. because of this discrimina-
ton. the expectant mother. seeking
to rid herself OF the shame. should
find some surgeon willing to aid.
both mother and surgeon would pay
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

Very frequently when separating the
whites from the yolks of eggs the yolh
becomes broken and falls into the
white. Dip cloth i'm warm water,
wiring il dry, and touch the yolk with a
corner Of it. and tn" yolk will adhere
10 the cloth and may easily be removed.
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

rub the srots with Il piece of soap. then
Tut on a layer of scraped chalk. nang
M. to bleach. and repeat process until
the spots have disappeared.
The Washington times., 1914-03-11
Household Helps

- ISH may he scaled much easter
r by first dipping them into boil
ing water for a minute.
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

\ tablespoonful Of turpentine boiled
with Your white clothes will greatly
aid the whitening process.
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

When washing and rinsing color"G
materials add d teaspoonful of EPSON
s.alIs t. each gallon Of water. and even
tho mort delicate shades Will neith"r
I#or- ,.or run. Serge or merino dresses.
witch have been dyed black. can be
safely washed In this way without any
risk Of the dye running.
The Washington times., 1914-03-11

IN immediate cure for hiccup is TO
Ike a lump Of sugar with few drops
Of vinegar on it