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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-02-19
Rest Periods for Women.

The last official act of John Skel-
ton Williams as acting Secretary of
the Treasury, just before he took
the oath as comptroller, will COM
mend him not merely to the en-
ployees of the treasury department,
but to all lovers of humanity. In ad-
dition to the lunch hours Mr.. Will
liams directed that there should be
rest periods in the money and stamp
counting divisions which will give the
women employees breathing spells
from 1890 to 10.40 each morning
and from o'clock to 2.1O each af-
ternoon.
Incessant application, it was
found, impaired the accuracy OF these
women employees. The work is un-
usually exacting, and puts a heavy
strain upon the eyes and nerves of all
the workers. The rest periods will
relax the tension. The relief will
enable them to keep their health and,
incidentally, bring briskness and &C
curacy to the work of the depart
ment
The government has been very
SLOW to adopt the humanitarian pro-
gram which has been inaugurated
by many private concerns. Many
corporations have found real econo-
my in the establishment of pension
retirement system. Many of them
have established schools for their en-
ployees, rest rooms, gymnasiums and
bands, the theory being that the en-
ployees should be in good physical
and mental health.
Good health and contentment are
assets to the employer. One big
clothing manufacturing concern in
Philadelphia clears the second floor
OF the building at noon every day,
and has installed mechanical or
chestra so that all the employees
may dance. The proprietors say the
( employees work better, and that it
would be hard for a rival employe!
to win them away. Employers gen
orally are recognizing that their in
terest in the employers should not
stop with an inspection of the work
and the payment of salaries.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-02-19
EXHIBIT AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Senate Passes Bill for Display by
State.

Columbia, Feb. 14.-The senate
passed and ordered sent to the house
amended the bill of the late Mr.. Rem
bert, providing for the participation
of South Carolina in the Panama
Pacific exposition in 1915. The bill
carries with it an appropriation of
$4,000. E. J. Watson, commits
sioner of agriculture, commerce and
industries, is to have charge of the
exhibit. The senators who voted for
the exhibit were; Ackermann, Ap-
pelt, Banks, Christensen, Crouch,
Hall, Hardin, Hough, Johnstone,
Ketchin, Lawson, Manning, Mars,
Mullins, Nicholson, Richardson,
Stuckey, Sullivan, Weston and
Young.
81 never heard of any results from
any exhibit made anywhere" declar-
ed Senator Carlisle, in opposing the
passage Of the bill. whenever South
Carolina exhibits it merely exhibits
our comparative poverty"
1t was pointed out that it was not
a question of making big display,
but of showing the andeveloped re-
sources of this State. 1t was said that
emigrants do not seek land already
developed and that South Carolina
has unlimited resources that are un-
developed.
1.-The United States government Las
made a survey of the soils Of this
State and if this bill does no more
than distribute literature showing the
valuable soils here it will be worth
while,'' said Senator Applet.
Senator Weston said that the S12,-
600 was appropriated simply for the
purpose of transporting and properly
showing the exhibit already gathered
together by the department of agri-
culture, commerce and industries.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-02-19
TWO CADETSHIPS OFFERED.
Examination for Annapolis and Ap.
pointment to West Point.

Washington, February 16.-At a
date to announced later Repre-
sentative Whaley will have a COM
petitive examination in Charleston
early in April to select a principal
and alternate for an Annapolis cadet
ship, which has become vacant by
resignation. The examination will
be held in time to allow the winners
to take the examination at Annapolis
April 21.
Representative Byrnes has sent to
war department the designation of j..
A. Stansel, of Elko, for West Point
cadetship, and of J. w. Folk, of Bam-
berg, and w. P. Martin, of Williston,
as first and second alternates, respec-
lively, for the same place. The ap-
pointments followed a competitive ex-
animation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-02-19
THE COLONEL AND THE PORTER.
Idea of Mere Passenger Criticising
Pullman Monarch!

One naturally would think that Col.
Frank Supplee, 62 years of age and a
former commander of the Fourth
Maryland Regiment in the Civil War,
was a man of considerable knowl-
edge, says the New York Globe. I'm
doubtedly he is, but we are surprised
that he has yet to learn one thing
which we supposed pretty nearly
everyone knew-namely, the respect
a traveller should show to the Pull
man porter.
:: When the Wolverine Express roll
ed into the Grand Central Terminal
yesterday Colonel Supplee was cart
ed off to Bellevue Hospital. He had
four scalp wounds and a half dozen
more or less severe abraslons and
decorations of the head. 1t seems
the Colonel had found fault with the
manner in which his shoes had been
polished by the porter, by name Mr..
BENJAMIN Harrel. Such presumption
on the part of common person no
self-respecting porter could tolerate.
Mr.. Harrel quickly showed his dis
pleasure.
Colonel Supplee was lucky to get
off with as little damage as he did.
Our sympathy is extended to Mr.
Harrel. who was unceremonlously
dragged off to a dungeon cell on a
charge of felonious assault.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-02-19
BABIES BARRED FROM MAIL.
department Rules That They Can't
BE Sent by Parcels Post.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Babies
were barred from parcels post in a
postoftice department edict to-day.
The question arose over a request
from a postmaster for a ruling by the
department as to whether a patron
of his office could send two-year-
old child by parcels post from Twin
Falls, Idaho, to Stratford, Okla.
Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Stewart ruled that all human be-
ings and live animals are barred
from the mails. The one exception,
however, is the queen bee.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-02-19
TEXTILE WORKERS.
In the Whole State There are SIS, ,715
of Them.

There are 55,715 textile workers
employed in South Carolina, accord
ing to statistics gathered by the
United States census bureau and con-
tanned in the annual report of Com
missioner Watson, which has been
prepared for the general assembly.
The population Of the textile viii
lages was 1885. Textile plants
are located in % counties out of the
A.
Following table is given:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-02-19

"Old Clayton's sons never amount
ed to much, did they?"
mo. One of them's poet and the
others got a government job. Life.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-02-11
The Maple Sugar Industry of Vermont.

So accustomed do many of us become
to the usual routine of business and
life that it is only when we are brought
face to face with facts, figures, Or
events, that we can realize the great
Importance of many things which we
so often consider as commonplace.
Of no Vermont industry is this prob
ably SO true as that in which so many
Of our farmers are engaged, namely,
the making of maple sugar. The sta
tistics published during the past season
have brought some of US to realize that
this industry is no infant, but that it
plays very important part among our
state products, and so great a reputa-
ton throughout the country has this
particular product achieved that the
very name, "Vermont Maple Sugar.
or Vermont Maple Syrup" has be-
come a synonym for purity and superb
or quality.
Our own county of Orleans produces
the most sugar of any in the state,
from 1, 500, 900 to 100000 pounds be-
ing made annually, this having a mar
income practically every dollar re
mains within our county, differing
radically as it does from the income of
our diaries, large portion of which is
annually spent for feed, etc., which is
produced outside our state. Inasmuch
as the income from sugar is procured
at a season of the year when every
little other farm work can be carried
on during period covering only three
to four weeks, and on a reasonable
investment, the sugar product pays
without doubt the greatest net profit
of any feature of the farming indus.
try.
During the past ten to fifteen years
the sugar market has been almost con
stantly improving, more sugar anc
syrup being marketed at fancy prices
and the ordinary product bringing ar
average higher price. 1t is probable
that these market conditions will con
tlnue to improve as the pure food laws
become more rigidly enforced. and the
public at large are educated to know
the real difference between the pure
maple product and the many limitations
For these reasons, it is not only mos
desirable. but good business policy To-
every owner of a good orchard tt
. develop the same to the utmost b!
carefully preserving every good maple
tree, thinning out soft wood and othe
trees where too thick, and employing
modern methods in the production O.
the crop.
Statistics of our country, compiled
last year, show total of over 1000,
900 maple trees. Of these only abou
, half are tapped. Were the rest of thu
) available trees tapped, it would mean
: an increased revenue to our farmers o.
at least $1,000. 900 per year. This
same proportion holds practically true
throughout our state. there being ;
total of about 10000, 900 trees, O.
which only 100000 are tapped
Granted that part of those not tapped
are inaccessible, it is more than likel,
that at least two and one-half million
more trees could be tapped to advan
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-02-11

The buyers of the maple product for
the last few years have been much
more particular as regards quality,
style of packages, etc., than formerly,
and this will no doubt eventually re-
suit in accomplishing much good.
During the past few seasons. the large
demand has been for hard firm sugar
in 35-Dound wooden pals with balls
and covers. Such pals weigh as nearly
as possible the actual tare of ten per-
cent and they very rarely leak. All
soft sugar and any put in tin packages,
lard pals. candy pals, etc., is subject
to discount Of about two cents per
pound, while soft. waxy, sour or
scorched sugar is liable to be refused
even at half price. One can usually
obtain good price for a limited guam
tlty of good sugar packed in five or
ten pound tin cans, but these should
not be used when depending on the
regular sugar buyers for market.
In summing up the foregoing, it
would seem that to obtain the greatest
income from the sugar place one
should tap all available naples. pro-
ducing the very best possible quality,
whether it be of sugar or syrup, devel-
op private market for fancy cake
sugar and syrup. put it in attractive
packages. employ modern methods, use
metal receptacles, and keep sap cold
until evaporated, produce goods at
least possible expense by having good
fuel, using modern appliances, ever
| keeping in mind the ADVANTAGES of a
rapid evaporating outfit. and it would
also be wise plan for every producer
to get good rubber stamp and put his
name, address and name of farm on
every package he sells.
| Another matter which should be
forcbly brought to the attention of
every sugar maker in Vermont is the
Importance of joining the Maple Sugar
Makers association. and thus being in
constant touch with the most progress
sive methods and best markets to be
obtained. Such an association with a
representative membership of the pro-
gressive and intelligent sugar makers
of the state would also be an impor-
tant factor in procuring such leglsla-
ton as would best protect our mar
kets, and keep our Vermont product at
the forefront in the markets of our
country. The inspiration and knowl-
edge gained by attending the meetings
of this association are worth to any good
sugar maker many times the expense
| incurred
/ 1t is to be hoped that the farmers
who are fortunate enough to possess a
i good sugar orchard will be fully alive
as to its great advantages, and as far
as possible dicourage the cutting of
the maple trees. and work together
to the end that our sugar industry mag
be developed to an extent as yet un-
heard of.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-02-11
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

Dates for the next Caledonia County
Fair have been set for Sept. 8, 9, 10
and II.
Hardwiclz's third annual poultry
show, recently closed, had about 300
birds on exhibition. The challenge cup
was won by Charles Perkins on
single comb white Leghorn.
The annual meeting of the Caledonia
Forest and Stream club was held at
ST. Johnsbury Wednesday and the
following officers elected: Walter ].
Bigelow, president; j. H. Brooks.
president: w. B. Eastman, secre-
tary; Gilbert E. Woods. treasurer :;
auditors. Charles G. Braley, F. S.
Hartman. Several changes in the
list of directors were made and the
club voted to hold midsummer meet
ing, time and place to be left to the
officers.
The largest award of the Caledonia
last week when the jury returned a
verdict in the case of Mrs. Jennie M.
Spinney. Administrative of the estate
of her husband, Edward Spinney VS..
the 0. V. Hooker & Son company of
St. Johnsbury. The suit was brought
to recover damages for the death Of
Mrs. Spinney's husband, who while
employed by the Hooker company was
killed by coming in contact with a live
wire. She sued for $4,000 and the
jury returned verdict Of $4,000. The
case will probably be taken to the
supreme court on appeal by the defen-
dantS. This is a somewhat remark
able court session for awards in damage
cases, this being the sixth of the term.
A meeting of the Progressive lead
ers of Caledonia county was held in ST.
Johnsbury, Thursday afternoon and
an organization was effected with the
election of o committee composed of
members from each town in the county
and the following officers: Secretary,
DR.. w. A. Aldrich, of ST. Johnsbury
treasurer, Albert E. Humphrey of
Lyndonville; executive committee,
Gilbert M. Campbell of Lyndonville.
John Rickaby. of St. Johnsbury, A. M.
| Gilfillan. of Barnet. DR.. r. H. Burke,
of West Burke, and w. L. Dow, of
| Hardwick. Among the speakers at the
conference held were Representative
| E. A. Cook of Lyndonville, Representa-
tive Jose, of St. Johnsbury. M. l..
Aseltine, of ST. Adams. editor L. P.
Thayer. of Morrisville, and the Rev.
Peter Black of ST. Johnsbury.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-02-11

tage, and the sugar makers of Vermont
would thus increase their revenue by
at least $50, per season.
A splendid business in maple product
is being developed by many of our
sugar makers, who are putting up
their best goods in small cakes, pack
ing them in attractive one-pound
boxes, and selling the same at 20 cents
to 35 cents per box. In some cases
even more than this is being obtained.
The auto touring business is becoming
a great factor in the development of
this kind Of market. and in this way
a splendid opportunity is open to the
aggressive sugar maker to advertise
his product and name far and wide
Syrup is also being put up in fancy
autographed cans, the designs depict
ing appropriate sugar camp scenes,
ETC., and this too finds a ready sale
among a special class Of trade. Prob
ably the most attractive of these cans
and boxes are those designed by True
& Blanchard company Of our county,
they having made speciality of en-
couraging the sugar maker IN devel-
oping this particular feature of the
business.
1t is apparent to all thinking sugar
makers that to make the most money
out of the sugar place the same atten-
ton. care and intelligence needs to be
exercised as is required in any dairying
or any other farming speciality. Obso,
lete methods and apparatus should be
discarded as rapidly as conditions will
permit, and galvanized or tin buckets,
tanks, etc., introduced, bucket covers
used, and methods both sanitary and
sane adopted throughout the sugar
camp. 1t is unnecessary to state that
all utensils should be thoroughly
cleansed and kept absolutely. clean
that every drop of sap should be emp.
tied from the buckets every time it is
gathered, that sap should be strained
to remove all twigs. leaves, ETC., anC
stored in cool place, preferably out.
side and on the northern side of the
sugar house until it can be evaporated
1t is good idea as the season adj
vances, to keep ice in the sap tanks
and every precaution should be taker
to prevent souriDg, or better still thai
a modern boiling outfit be used of suffi
cient capacity to evaporate all the sat
the same day it is gathered, it being
proved beyond any question of doubt
that the more quickly the sap is re-
duced to syrup after it leaves the trees
under approved methods, the lighter
the color and choicer the flavor Of thu
product obtained.
Another feature that needs to b.
taken into careful consideration is thu
matter of fuel, all of which should bt
cut at least one season previous to tina
IN which it is to be used. The same
should always be stored under cove
and outside the sugar house, whert
this can be done. A mixture of hare
and soft wood is most desirable. I
is said that 100000 cords of sugar
wood were consumed in producing tn.
sugar crop of our state last season
This amount would be very material,
reduced were more modern boiling out
fits used. and it shows that very large
number of sugar makers are still using
obsolete or impractical outfits which
require from three-fourths to one core
OF wood to produce each 100 pounds O.
sugar when three eighths to one-hal
cord ought to be sufficient for thi
purpose.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-02-11
FARM NEWS AND NOTES
This Department VIII Run Every Other Week

Although Vermont is little state, it !
stands first among the New England
group in the number and value of mich
COWS, first in number and value of
other cattle, second in the number and
value of sheep. third in the number
and value of horses and is tied for first
place in the number and value of
swine. There is reason for encourage
ment in those estimates as prepared
by United States officials. and reason
for redoubled efforts to stand at the
head in all those classes mentioned.
The next decade, with the re-awaken-
ing of agricultural pursuits, is likely
to reveal a position even higher in the
New England sisterhood. 1t is worth
striving for by all persons directly or
M. H. Burbidge of Westfeld has
five cows due to freshen this month
and in March that have been giving or
are giving milk, and his check for
January was $50. SO. These COWS are
not forced beyond the average.
The latest census reports show that
there are 938, 524 fowls in Vermont and
about three-fourths of them are egg
producers. The annual production is
7,O37, O02 dozen eggs with farm value
of $1,715, POI. The early poultry pro-
duction is 1882. 524 fowls at $3.50, 1862.
The following are figures for 30 days
ending Jan. IA about some cows in the
Craftsbury testing association, given
the Monitor by Chas. F. Wright.
official tester. G. B. Smith is secre-
tary. These COWS produced more than
40 pounds Of butter fat in the 80 DAYS.
Per Lbs.
Lbs. Cent B'r-
Owner Name Breed Milk Fat fat
G.. H. Root
No. 3 Jersey e94 $40 5o.7
E. A Dutton-
No. 10 Jersey $40 ass 4zO
Hines Brothers.
No. 1 Jersey 985 e.e5 ass
Hines Brothers
No. Is Jersey 1886 4.8O 4O.1
w. c.. Hadley-
No. is Jersey e82 4.65 45.7
A. J. Smith
No. II Jersey 1888 500 49,
J. r. Patterson
No. Jersey 824 4S5 400
James Anderson
No. 1905 APO Az
j. c. Wilson
No. 10 IT'S $40 400
G. S. Reed
Anne $50 500 Ale
T. P. Johnson
No. IL s27 400 4o.s
I. D. Sanders
No. L. 866 4.6O 4O.(
I. D. Sanders
No. 1924 4.8o 4O.(
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-02-11

Mrs. Alveria Gray had charge of the
meeting Sunday in the absence of the
pastor.
Herbert Sheldon recently cut one of
his thumbs nearly off while working
in the mill.
Mrs. Arthur Brown, formerly of
this place, and Perlie Dexter Of Glover
were recently married.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gerry recently
visited Pleasant Valley council also
Martha Drown of Wheelock.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
E. K. Hill are glad to learn that they
expect to return soon to their home
here.
Emma Canning, who has been work.
ing at w. J. Smiths for the past eight
years, has been compelled to give up
work on account of poor health.
The D. of L. will entertain their
families at their next meeting, Feb.
Is. it being the eleventh anniversary
of the establishing of the lodge.
There will be social at the vestry
Friday. The spelling class will be
given another try with the younger
class and supper will be served at the
usual hour. hulled corn being the special
feature in the menu.
| Mrs. Keziah Aseltyne, relative of
Mrs. Heman Mcclure, formerly. of this
place, died at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Chas. Shufelt, in Farnham,
P. @, Jan. "a. at the age of SO years.
She was buried in Sutton. P. @. She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Ch11fa 81 ~
Vernon Shufelt of Sutton and one son.
She was one of family of seven chill
dren, only two surviving her.
SUTTON
Miss Bertha Craig is in st. Johns
bury.
F. w. Barker has bought another
horse.
John Dean closed his school on the
South ridge Friday.
Miss Ethel Chapman has gone to
her school in Bethel
Wilbur Farr of ST. Johnsbury was at
G. B. joys over Sunday.
Neo Switzer cut one of his horses
feet badly while drawing lumber.
Mrs. Martha Switzer fell one day
last week. No bones were broken and
she is improving.
Mrs. B. M. Bundy will entertain the
Ladies' Aid. society Friday evening by
serving sugar on snow after which a
good literary entertainment will be
given.
The school children under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Ethel Nye will give box
supper and entertainment Thursday
evening at the schoolhouse.f All are
| invited to come.
| The Free Baptist church of Sutton
will begin Sunday night. Feb. Is.
series of gospel services on the Life
of Jesus Christ" aided by stereopti-
can. The slides. many of them colored,
are the reproductions of the master
painters. There will be special sing
ing and special music. Everybody
come and help to make this an attrac-
! tive service.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-02-11
WEST BURKE

Miss Eva Rosebrooks, visited friends
in Barton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Colby are visit
ing friends in Newport.
Mrs. Nettie Mccoy spent Sunday
with relatives in Barton.
Mrs. Lucinda Marshall, is quite i'll
with nervous heart trouble.
Charles Fletcher has been critically
i'll during the past week. His daugh-
ter, Mrs. Howe, of Biddeford Me-, is
helping care for him.
F.. T. Porter advertises a cash
clearance sale concentrating Is years