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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08
CURRENT COMMENT
The Gun-Carrying Habit.

If such phrase as Safety First is
to have any comprehensive meaning ana
to its complete work it must be extend
ed to the habit OF carrying guns. Hard
ly day passes without bringing the
news OF some shooting affray in which
reyolyers are used, some accident In
which a bullet finds its human mark,
some case of manslaughter in which
trigger is pulled with deliberately muir
derous ixtent. The Carman shooting is
only one instance of kind that occurs
and recurs far too frequently. Two days
ago a man was shot down by unknown
assailants" at North Attleboro, and Is
not expected to live. Yesterday Cam
bridge stenographer was wounded with
a bullet also fired by unknown assall-
ants" What do these and scores OF
similar attacks mean if not that there
is class of men who carry guns habi-
tually and are ready TO use them on oe-
casion with deadly effectf
Now this community is not organized
on fighting basis, it is under peace
conditions. Except for very special
reasons, of which the law takes cogni-
zance, the carrying Of concealed weap-
ons, guns included is strictly prohibit
cd. No such prohibition ought really to
be needed. Indiseriminate gun-carrying
is constructive war on the community.
The civilian who walks our streets and
haunts our street corners with re-
yolyer in his pocket is an enemy of the
people, and has no proper place in our
republic. How he is to be dealt with
is difficult question, since the discov-
cry that he does what is dangerous as
well as illegal is usually made after he
has shot somebody. In the commend
able eagerness shown to catch the man
who fred the bullet, little attention is
given to finding out how he came to be
armed with a deadly weapon. If We are
to have any more safety First" proc
lamations, they should explicitly attack
the habit OF gun-carrying Begin at the
beginning. Parents who arm their chill
dren with air-guns for the shooting OF
birds especially need admonition. II the
lure of deadly weapons and the desire
to kill something" are to be extirpated,
il must be combated first in the home
Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08
wILLIAMSToWN.

The ladies' aid Of the NJ. Z. church
will hold a social with Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert H. Norris on the afternoon of Fri
day, July TO- All are cordially invit-
ed.
While returning from camp in Berlin
one morning last week. Glen McAllister
and Walter Simons saw deer near c.
Z. Adams house. and were ABIDE to drive
within a short distaane of it beIore It
became frightened and bounded away.
John l.. Winchester, who has been at
home for a few days visiting his par
ents, returned the 9TH to Waterbury,
where he is bookkeeper for the Union
Granite Co.
Weather permitting, there will be
lawn party at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. Jason f. Martin for the benefit
of the Epworth league on Friday even
ing, July 10. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Abbott Of North
field were in town the 18th, visiting at
John Perry's.
Mrs. Roxalans Jockow of Stowe is in
town for a visit of some length to her
sister, Mrs. Albert r. Martin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

The newspapers of New York City are
devoting columns each day to the inves-
tiaation of the mysterious murder of a
woman patient in doctors Office in
Freeport, n. Y. and most of them are
actuated by desire to assist in I'M
travelling one of the most battling muir
ders rather than by a desire to be SEN
sational. The newspapers are in a posi-
ton to perform much actual good work
in a mystery of this sort and those that
enter upon the task with a sincere de-
sire to help should not be criticized ad-
versely.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08
WILL THE PUBLIC STAND TIP
Correspondent Protests Against Raise in
Trolley Fares.

Editor Times:
VIII the people stand meekly the
raise in fares on the electric linel
Let us take a look at the situations
Before the electric road was built we
had good service on the railroads at
a fve-cent fare between the two cities.
/ understand the promoters of the
electric road, at a meeting before the
road was built. stated to the citizens
that they could carry passengers be-
tween the two cities at the same rate.
Well. the road was built, and some
time afterwards the fare was raised to
10 cents. The public put up such vigor-
Gus kick that the fare was put back TO
five cents. Some will remember how
Martin W. Wheelock, a prominent citi-
zen Of Montpelier, and another gentle
man in riding to Barre refused to pay
the extra five cents, and submitted to be
nut of the car in order TO make test
case in the courts, which would have
been done if the fare had not been put
back to the old rate. Later on the COM
pany used their employees in such way
as to precipitate strike and after
granting a slight nise in wages, used
that as an excuse TO put the fare again
to 10 cents between the two cities.
Now we find that the franchise grant
ed the road stipulstes a fve-cent fare in
the city. We find, too, that the fran
chise granted the road by the town Of
Berlin was on the condition that all pas
senpers should be carried from any point
on their line in the town Of Berlin, to
and iron either city, for iive-cent fare.
Now the present owners virtually tel
rs that they made a bad bargain when
they bought the road, and that it don't
nav 4 satisfactory return on their in
vestment. that they have made improve
meuts. etc.
To meet this condition they propose
TO defy the conditions Of the franchise
granted by both Barre and Berlin. and
demand an extra penny for every ride.
VIII the public stand it,
III. A. T.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08
Story of a convict's Loyal Wife.

In the July American Magazine APP
pears another "IBoston Blackle" story
told by Number 6606, at present con-
Wet in western penitentiary. In the
course of his story he tells, as follows,
about "Three Fingered" Mac who was
sent up for fifteen years. After nine
years he was let out because his con-
duct in prison had been good. All that
time Three Fingered Macs wife re-
manned loyal to him. The story goes
OH as follows:
"'Fifteen years is what they gave
him. 1t was bank safe job. Fifteen
years. That's nine years, five months
solid, allowing for good conduct cop
per-" A Judge can say fifteen in frac-
ton Of second, but it's a long, long
stretch when you have TO do tone
day at time.
"'Alac had woman loyal and true
as steel, who did his jolt too, on the
outside--one day at a time. That's the
worst OF this rotten business Our wom-
en- have to do our time the same as we
do, if they're worth while, which Macs
wife was. Almost all the money he'd
laid away went to his "mouthpiece"
(lawyersl at the trial, so she opened a
little millinery shop and took care of
herself and the kid while Mac was
"buried" She wrote every week and
never missed visiting day in all OF
those long years.
"'Well, ut last he got his time in and
they turned him out at the gate to start
life with FIVE dollar gold piece and a
ICON" suit. ] ran across them on the
train to the city--Mac, his wife, and a
long legged boy who had been an in
FAINT when Mac went across. was
looking for man to fill in my mob"
just then, and felt him out. He shook
his head.
"'"Blaekie," he said "I'm done. |
haven't lost my nerve and you know
I've always been right But look at
that little woman there She's waited
and worked for me for nine years and
FIVE months. She's saved enough to buy
us a little chicken ranch and I'm going
in for the simple life, with her and the
boy to hold me straight when get rest
less for the old, exciting days
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08
SOME EXCITING RACES.
The Wheeler Brothers Shows Are Fea-
turing as in Former Years.

During the history of the Wheeler
Brothers shows they have been noted
for putting on the most intensely rea-
listic racing in its hippodrome contests
that were ever witnessed under canvas,
put on in a manner that distinguishes
them from the farces of racing seen
with other shows. Among the races put
on are the fiat rcae, running race, man
against horse, hurdle races, elephant,
camel and pony races. Also the ever
exciting chariot races.
During the racing an exhibition OF dar.
ing riding viii be given by troupe OF
genuine Cossack riders, who without
doubt accomplish more diihcuit anu
death. defyin gfeats than any riders that
have ever visited this country :,
The Wheeler Brothers shows VIII be
in this city for one day, Saturday, July
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08
F. H. Rogers & Co.

ran against the train, killing himself and
his two women companions. In the first
place, the grade crossing ought not to
have been allowed to remain, and, in the
second place, no one in his right senses
would race with railroad train to dis
pute the right of way at crossing. In
asmuch as all the grade crossings can
not be eliminated at once, it seems en-
cumbent for the automobilists to use
little reason in the operation OF their
cars.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

Possibly she will not receive Carne-
gle medal for heroism, but the West
Danvile woman who, at the risk of life
or limb, drove her horse in a pursuit Of
a runaway span dragging helplessly
entangled man and finally brought the
runaway steeds to halt deserves recog-
milton for courage and presence of mind.
If the facts were as reported in the press
dispatches, it was a remarkable per-
Torrance and not to be held lightly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

If Paul NJ. Warburg isn't prepared to
stand questioning, perhaps the country
doesn't want him on the federal reserve
bank board. OF course, the questions
of unreasonable nature should be barred;
but the position is such that the public
demands to know about the servants
who are to be put in charge of this very
important division of government con-
troll. Frank interchange of opinions is,
or ought to be, required.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

Governor Fletcher selected man who
is greatly interested in the progress OF
the state when he chose Editor Wallace
H. Gilpin OF the Barton Monitor as a
member of the state board of education
to succeed Franklin S. Billings and it
is certain that Mr.. Gilpin will give close
attention to the duties Of the position,
The Times congratulates both him and
Governor Fletcher.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

Ex-Governor Mead may cherish a de-
sire to be United States senator, but 1t
is not likely that he will enter the com
ing contest in Vermont. The situation
is not such as to be conducive to most
satisfactory running by candidate OF
Mead's stamp. There may come day
when he could run better than be would
under present conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

BY good rights it ought to have been
Thanksgiving day in Massachusetts, to-
day; the legislature ended its session at
midnight. If there is any one blessing
which brings a greater sense OF relief
than the closing of a legislative term, it
is hard to determine what it is.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

1t cannot be called an altogether sat
isfactory innovation for some OF the sa'
looms of New Bedford, Mass, to intro
duce barmaids to New England, copying
after the plan in the British Isles.
Some states have laws which prohibit
Just that sort of employment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

II reads almost like romance that
England is to be encircled with watch
towers against the coming OF hostile
aeroplanes. If the United States were
to attempt similar defense on all its
border, the country would go bankrupt.
After all, too, it is rather unnecessary
precaution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

Two automobiles raced with a train
for the right Of way in New York state
the other day; one Of the automobiles
was stopped when the driver saw it was
impossible TO reach the crossing first,
but the second driver kept right on and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

Catching trout by hand does not let
one out under the Vermont law nor give
one very good idea of sport. To draw
the water out of pool and then pick up
the helpless fish is about the acme OF
unsportsmanlike action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

After the George Fred Williams cpl
sode, possibly President Wilson is rath-
er more pleased that Mr.. Pindell Of
Peoria didn't go to Russia for vaca-
tion, too.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08
Insurance WOMB wait a Minute

for YOU and families do not have TO wait
a minute for us. 65th year. National
Life ms. Co., of VT. tMutuaLl s. :.
Ballard, general agent, Lawrence build
ing, Montpelier, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

The grasshopper pest is moving north
west in Vermont. 1t behooves the farm
ers to cut their hay before the pest
reaches this section of the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

Attorney General Rufus Z. Browns
serial story on detective service in YER
mont has reached L in the alphabet but
is not reckoned one Of the best sellers
yet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

Black chip hats that have gray ap.
pearance may be made to look almost
new by wiping with a rag that is sprin.
killed. with a few drops of sweet oil.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

For hoarseness, bake lemon as one
would an apple. Squeeze little Of the
thickened and heated juice over humps
of sugar and take frequently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

And there is peace between Cayendish
and Montpelier once more-apparently
peace, we should say, perhaps.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

The skin OF boiled egg is the most
efficacious remedy that can be applied
to boil peel it carefully. 1t will draw
off the matter and relieve the soreness in
few hours.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

To sweeten closets, small pieces OF
charcoal laid in the corners and upon
the shelves of closets will absorb damp
ness and dispel unpleasant odors,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

When washing colored clothes add a
little vinegar and handful of salt to
the water to brighten the colors and pre-
vent their running.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

School girls cooking demonstration on
Thursday at 3 P. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

When packing away furs for the sum
mer if each article is wrapped with
newspapers it is moth.proof.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

TO "break in" new pen point quickly,
dip it in ink and hold it in the flame of
lighted match for second. Wipe and
dry with cloth, and then it will hold
ink as we'll as one much older.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-08

See the new wool skirts at Abbott's.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-22

publicanism of Senator Borah and his
policies and principles as advocated
in his official acts, were unanimously
endorsed
After considerable discussion it was
decided not to hold county meeting,
owing to the proximity of Canyon
county to Boise, and the fact that
many of the Republicans of the coun-
ty desired to attend the Lincoln Day
banquet at Boise.
The resolutions adopted follow:
Whereas, Senator William E. Bo-
rah, by his public acts and his off
cial policy, has taken stand for pro-
gressive Republicanism at all times
and
Whereas, He stands in the front
ranks of the public men who are to
bring life and power to the Republi-
can party;
Resolved, That the Republican or
|ganization of Canyon county hereby
pledges its faith to the policies and
principles advocated by Idaho's senior
Senator, and that the platform of this
organization for the coming campaign
be laid on the same broad and pro-
gressive lines that have marked the
career of Senator Borah."
The Canyon county organization
finds itself in good condition finan-
Fially. All its debts are paid. Its
members are imbued with a spirit of
confidence in the future and deter
to wage an aggressive cam
paign along stronger and broader par
ty lines than ever before.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-22
Bank Holds Annual Meeting

The annual stockholders meeting
Of the Bank of Emmett was held yes
terday afternoon. No change was
made in either the directors or ths
officers, except the number of direc
tors was reduced from nine to seven
The directors are: John Driscoll Of
Boise, G. J. Bullard, E. NJ. Reilly, r
N. Cummings, D. H. VanDeusen, F
A. DeClark and V. T. Craig The of
ficers are: c. J. Bullard, president;
E. M. Reilly, vice president; v. T
Craig, cashier; Lauren Dean, assist
ant cashier. The usual dividend was
declared. The reports of the officers
showed the condition of the banks
business to be very satisfactory and
prospects for future growth very
hattering.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-22
Mark Bates for Congress

Mark Bates, veteran editor of the
Parma Herald, has announced his can.
|didacy for Democratic nomination
for congressman. He gives as his
principal reason for entering the race
that Idaho should be represented by
men in harmony with President VIII
son. Well, maybe. If the radical
made by President Wilson give US the
prosperity promised, We'll all be for
Mark, but if the armies of unemployed
continue to recruit their ranks from
day to day from the armies of the en-
ployed, we fear Marcus will have to
continue at the helm of the Herald,
Notwithstanding the fact that person
ally he is mighty good Indian
Nampa Leader Herald.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-22
A BIG ATTRACTION
Electric Theater Will Present "Cleo-
patra" in Six Reels.

cleopatra" film representing
the acme of the moving picture pho
tographer's art and showing the
charm and dramatic force Of Helen
Gardner, called by some the worlds
greatest moving picture actress, will
be shown Monday, January 26, at the
Electric theater.
Critics have said that Helen Gard
ner, in an ingenue roll, could not do
herself credit; Helen Gardner in the
role of Lucretio or Camille is almost
perfect. They have added the state
ment that in the impersonation of
Egypt's passionate queen, she has
achieved the greatest triumph of her
career.
Caesars colossal ambition sur
mounted his love for Cleopatra, and
she lost him. Antony was also ambi-
|tious and to win him she committed
the act which she knew meant disas-
ter for both.
The picture shows where Augustus
Caesar storms the palace and makes
the inmates prisoners. Antony turns
from her in scorn. According to
critics, the legitimate stage has Of
tered few more tense and dramatic
scenes than the one in which Cleo
patra places the head of an African
asp to her breast and dies at the
feet of Antony.
The picture is one of the longest
ever taken and two hours is covered
by its display.
Miss Gardner's costumes are gor-
Eeous, representing not merely money
but exquisite taste, thought and cul-
kure. In several scenes she wears
shawls ard draperies that were made
i'm Egypt hundreds of years ago.
The picture will be shown at the
Electric theater one night only-Mon-
day, January 26. Prices 10 and 20
cents.
First show begins at 1880; second
show at 9:15. We suggest that you
come before the beginning of each
show so as to see it from the begin
ming.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-22
Street Grading Contract Awarded.

The city council met Tuesday night
to consider bids for the opening and
grading of Johns Avenue from First
to Main streets, and as the bid of
.sAdolph Cook was the lowest, the con-
tract was awarded to him. Mr.. Cook S
bid was $3.50, while those of William
Findley and William Little were S205
and S195 respectively. AS the council
specified that the work should be FIN
ished within 80 days, work will be
started Immediately. The opening of
Johns avenue means a great deal to
the fruitgrowers and farmers of the
slope, as it is the intention of the
Good Roads District to sand the en-
tire thoroughfare from Fourth and
Johns to the Fruit, Association ware
house.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-22
School News.

The High School Association elect
ed officers for the semester beginning
February on last Friday, as follows:
Otto Chambers, president; Mack
Crouch, vice president; Ellen Waring,
secretary; Geo. D. Knipe, treasurer.
Board of directors: From senior class,
Grace Tappan; from junior class, Hell
en- Rose; from sophomore class, Anna
Appel; from freshman class, John
MCGOWAN. The new officers will enter
upon the duties of their office at the
first regular meeting after their in
stallation. A literary program and a
banquet will be given as a part of the
inaugural ceremonies.
Our boys exhibited the proper
'pep" and skill in the Weiser-E EN-
NETT basketball game last Friday
night. For individual and team work
many compliments were given them
Weiser's men won out by small mar
gin, only on account of their greater
weight and physical strength The
students under the leadership of their
yell master, Clinton Titus, and a good
crowd of friends, added life and good
cheer to the game
The calendar of school events for
the remainder of the year is as fol-
lows:
February Country Folks" Sec
ond number of course.
February 20 Basketball, Payette
VS.. Emmett.
February 27-Prof Beal, third num-
Der of course.
March 6-League debate
March 20 -Spartan-Athenian con-
test.
March 27-Fourth number school
course.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-22

( ~ n 4
avenue and nnrchase a location IN
Main street as more desirable To-
cation The lot was tban sold foy
$3.50 and the LOT mon which the nras-
ent hall now stands was n,Ircba ed
for the sun, of $1,000 in 1909 and d1,r-
inp that summer and faIl tha nrasen+
building was Constructed at a cost
of $4,000 and which with tbe lot cost
the LODGE $500 In the construction
II was necessary to borrow m ,ot,r+
page $4,000 and nersonsl note for
$1,000 additional was oivan hv man :
hers of the lodge. MAKING a total in
debtedness on account IF tba mr.
chase of the Iot and conetrnctiop If
the building of $500
No II was iustlv nro,,d of tbis new
buildino and the members wara all
buovant with hone that tbe future
would bring success and nrosnarity
to the Iodoe. that # wo1,Id ;ncraa se
ranidlv in men, hersbin and weaIfb snd
in the near future he abla to nav off
its indebtedness While NOT f,fIIy ra-
allied the homes of No II have baan
nartiallv so IFS man,bersbin bas
steadiIv increased and nm to 1000 had
reduced its indahtadnass +o s9ooo A.
this time the new addition was CON
structed at a cost Of 1920 and #
became necessary to Increase our
MORTGAGE indebtedness to $500 On
October of that wear The mort oa oa
was oiven at 3 ner cent Interest nay-
able conference.-the and with the nriy-
ilege of noakino martial navn1anfs at
any interest-nayin date Each civ
months Since then there has been full
na vnent of the intarast and ! snb-
stantiaI reduction Of the nrincinaI
until at this date tbe indebtedness If
tbe LODGE i onIv s3300 wbiIa +ba
lodge bniIdine with addition and lot
has cost the s1m of s11 300 and i
at least of that value
In addition to this nronartv in 1000
the Iodoe n,,rrha ss sed the III Al the
corner Of Wasbinoton avanue and
Third street and erected a thrae-roon1
house thereon for the use as a.shoI,,cs
for anv deceased members family
and although No, II has been at fines
hard pressed since that fine for finds
the brothers have reneatedlv tnrned
down an offer of n1rchase on tbe
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-22
Weiser Wins Hard Fought Game

The first of the High school league
basketball games, played here Friday
evening, resulted in victory for the
Weiser five. The game was a hard
fought battle. At the end of the
first half the local team was in the
lead with score of 18 to 10. In the
second the weight of the Weiserites
told on their smaller opponents and
won victory. Score 27 to %. After
the game the visitors were banqueted
in the auditorium by the Literary
Athletic association.