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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
Uses for Old Stockings.

Save your old black stockings and cut
off the feet and rip up the legs. Sew
two together and use for dust cloths or
sink cloths. The former with little
kerosene is an excellent polisber for fur
niture.
Old stockings, when split up the side
and sewed into a square, make excel
lent iron holders. They are neither I'M
handy or bulky, but just thick enough
so il will not seofch the hands.
For pot holders, old stockings may be
sewed the same way as iron holders.
For stove polishing, old stockings may
be split down the back and used The
stockings are soft and give fine polish
to the stove and also the metal trim
mings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

will be found very satisfactory. In cases
where the infestation is severe, the egg
clusters should be treated now before
spring with the creosote mixture and
| this treatment should be followed by
thorough spraying in the spring, Thor
oughness is a prime essential ii prompt
results are to be secured.
! The new bulletin also recommends the
use of the tanglefoot band, which may
be applied to the tree trunks after the
bark has been scraped so that the sticky
materials can be applied evenly. This
, method of treatment is described in de-
tail in the bulletin. 1t also advises that
in badly infested orchards the creosote
mixture and the spray be followed up
by the tanglefoot band.
Orchard infestations can be managed
by following up these methods, and it
will not require much additional expense
or great deal of extra work to pro-
tect the trees. In making this statement
it is assumed that the orchard is being
cared for by up-to-date methods in or
der to protect it from other injurious
insects and diseases, and it is improbable
that these results can be brought about
in neglected orchards or where the own
ers do not practice the best horticul-
tural methods in handling their growing
trees.
The proper method of handling the
gypsy moth in any town, city, or park
or on private estates, should be based
on the infestation as determined by some
one who is familiar with gypsy moth
work, if the best results are to be Sc
cured at minimum expense. Much en-
ergy and money may be wasted in APP
plying remedies unless their application
is based on thorough knowledge Of ex-
listing conditions. An owner of an i'm
tested estate should have an examina-
ton made by some qualified person who
can give reliable recommendations as to
treatment.
State Organizations Garry on Work.
Each of the New England states and
New York are carrying on work for the
control of these insects. The organiza-
ton varies, as between the states, ow.
ing to differences in local conditions.
but the same general methods OF work
are employed. Particular information
concerning local conditions may be OBJ
tanned by communicating with the state
in charge. Their addresses are
as follows: Maj +. y, Philbrook. Port |
land. Me; Prof. w. G. 0Kane, Durham,
n. H.; e. S. Brigham. st. Adams, VT; |
Prof. +. w. Rane, Beacon st, Boston.
Mass; Prof. A. 4. Stone, Kingston, r. T.; |
DR.. w. +. Britton, New Haven, Conn,
George G. Atwood, Albany, n. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

and tried remedy for those who are
subject to colds. Peruna fortifies the
system against taking cold. 1t reg
ulates the bowels and tones up the
whole nervous system.
THE COLD TOWEL BATH. as
described on page three of the new
Ellis of Life" should be used in every
home. Sent free. Peruna used with
the cold towel bath protects against
cold.
If you prefer to take Peruna in tab
let form you can now procure then
by writing to the Peruna Co, Colum.
bus, Ohio.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
NOW AFTER Pennsylvania.
Separation From the Norfolk & Western
Sought.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-The department
of justice has been looking into the rela-
tions between the Pennsylvania road and
the Norfolk & Western railroad with the
idea of effeeting a separation or bring
ing suit under the antitrust act. In
the opinion of officials the two roads
are competitive. The Pennsylvania is
expected to make a fight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
Bar lap Wife of American.

Tacoma, Feb. 2S.-Mrs. Sido McDaniels
the Japanese wife of an American ply.
stefan, who arrived from the Orient un.
attended yesterday was ordered deported
on the ground that she has no pass
port.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
REMARKABLE
CASE Of Mrs. HAM
Declares Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Saved Her Life
and Sanity.
Shamrock, Mo- feel il my duty
to tell the public the condition of my

health before using
your medicine. / had
falling, infamma-
ton and congestion,
fem ale weakness,
pains in both sides,
backaches and bear
ing down pains, was
short of memory,
nervous, impatient,
passed sic epless
n i g h is a n d h a d
neither stranpth NOR
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
TO DIspRovE GRAFT CHARGE.
Hennessey Produces Documents at Hear
ing.

New York, Feb. 2s.-John A. Hennes-
sew, graft investigator for deposed Gov
ernor Sulzer, produced documentary evil
dences yesterday to disprove the charge
made bv Henry Rubine that Hennessev
and Sulzer were in league With the state
highway department to favor certain
asphalt companies in contracts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
NO MORE COLDS
SINCE TAKING
49, PERUNA
No one can fully

No one can fully
appreciate the joy
Of life who is sub
ject to colds. To be
free from colds is
a blessing which
comparatively fe W
people enjoy.
Pernna is an old
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

We expect it was an error in type
setting that made an item in the Rich
mond news of an exchange announce
that "The mid-winter prayer meeting of
the Congregational church will be held
tonight, instead of Thursday night" al
though it is getting to be question
with most churches whether "mid-
winter" service, well attended would not
reach as many as the "mid-week"
service, which it is supposed the paper
was trying to announce.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

Last year at this time we were get
ting our first decent sleighing. This
year an exchange asserts we have al
ready had Ga days of it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

Reasons for Voting Yes
Present State House inadequate to meet demands of
everyday departments of the government.
Congested conditions interfere with economical trans
action of business.
Legislative sessions hampered and retarded through
lack of committee rooms.
Seventy-eight committees and six committee rooms.
Does anybody wonder about the length of sessions?
Figure it out for yourself.
Not question of cost, but what save?
Legislative committees wander through the State House
seeking quarters in which to meet Is that sight edyng?
Clerks work in vaults, menace to health
Departments occupy rented quarters. Even the gov
ernor's occupied.
Departments forced to stop work from three to
hours every few days to vacate for committee
meeting.
This means state-paid workers idle their work delayed
and their patrons-a Vermonters- dissatisfied
Committees unable to work when forced to wait for
rooms wasting time of members and prolongng session
Special legislative committee reported in 1912-13 "Ac
commodations for committees are inadequate to
actually retard legislation and the crowded condition of
such offices the secretary of state to health
well as the proper conduct of business"
And again: Further statement of these conditions
would an unsavory advertisement of Vermont
The state law library of $4,000 volumes has reached its
capacity and beyond
Supreme court room judges and lawyers rooms are
insufficient with the dignity of the state
Vital statistics and public records endangered by lack
of reproof storage and such storage is afforded por
tends deterioration and ultimate destruction
State geologst unable to find for exhibits; not
in which to store
Priceless records of Vermont Historical Society and
gifts stored in the DOME unavailable to the public
All available occupied by permanent depart
mens which each succeeding Legislature imposes
tasks without providing quarters for growth.
"a condition not theory" confronts the state.
The building will be erected on land owned by the
state and adjacent to the State House.
1t will be constructed of granite.
1t will provide businesske quarters for state officers,
the courts, departments state commissions boards
relieve the State House of congestion and afford
in that building for needs of the Legislature
AS to funds for erection of the building the committee
sad eve feel that proposal will be presented that will
not invoke burdensome taxation and will not greatly add
to the biennial appropriation"
On the special committee members from Bennng-
ton Orange Franklin, Caledonia and Windham counties
not sectional partisan.
Do you wish such conditions above stated to exist
longer for honor of the state?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
HERE, THERE AND
EVERYWHERE

Bridport item in exchange: sJoseph
BIaize's house was damaged by fire Feb.
49, He must have expected it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

The Barton Monitors new column,
1.-THE Meddler," is hitting at the root OF
things up there, judging by the criticisms
and commentator it is getting. This
week that brand of people is hit who
cannot refrain from taking down the re-
ceivers to their telephones whenever they
hear a ring that announces call to
someone on their line. The Meddler says:
"There is two kinds o. thieves: those
who steal, an those who listen on the
telephone, an as fer me pu'sonly, I'd
trust the first brand darn sight fur
ther'n the eavesdroppin' variety. I've
heard the click of the receivers of this
brand O. thieves on certain lines herein
Barton so much lately that my nerves
is bad from holdin' in about EN-. ."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

10 prevent paint and varnish from
washing off around door knobs and cup
boards, where greasy and dirty finger
marks show, use baking soda or saleratus
in water instead of soap Wipe quite
dry and do not let any dampness remain
on surrounding paint.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

A little kerosene applied to corns and
callous places on the feet is most help
full.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28
Burlap Bands Should Not Be Applied
Too Early in the Season.

Burlap bands, if not attached to the
tree too early in the season, are an eff
fective method of control for the gypsy
moth. If attached too early, however,
before the brown-tail caterpillars have
made their coeoons, the bands afford an
excellent place for the cocoons. These
caterpillars are poisonous and severe
poisoning has resulted to workmen be-
cause the caterpillars accumulate under
the burlap bands attached too early in
the season.
The use of burlap bands is also ex-
penslve. However, if they are attached
to the trees after June Is, they prove
an effective method of control. The cat.
erpillars seek shelter during hot, SUNNY
days and will therefore, crawl beneath
the band, where they may be crushed
each day Ordinarily a strip of burlap
about eight inches wide is placed loosely
around the tree and a piece of Irvine
passed around the center and tied to
hold it in place. After this is done the
top part of the burlap is folded down
so that a double shelter is made beneath.
The department of agriculture's new bull
letin gives an illustration which shows
the effectiveness of this method, when
used at the proper time.
Early Spraying Sometimes Useful.
Early spraying in orchards will be
found useful if only few egg clusters
are present. The most effective spray
for the gypsy moth is arsenate of lead
paste applied to the foliage at the rate
of 10 pounds to 100 gallons of water.
1t is necessary that the treatment be
thorough and the application even, i'll
best results are to be secured. For small
operations the ordinary orchard sprayer
may be used with one or more lines of
hose equipped with nozzles of the Yer
morel or Bordeaux type. In case large
shade trees on valuable park or woodland
are to be treated, however, the use of
a high-power sprayer is more economi-
cal. The new bulletin describes salts
factory types of sprayers.
In case the infestation is more Sc
rious, second spraying early in June
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

When frying pork chops, make slash
in the chop before frying this enables
the chop to lie flat in the pan. Other
wise the chop humps up and does not
cook.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

To wash an infants clothes such as
socks, knitted sacks. and other articles
of knitted wool, dissolve in cold water
a little crnde borax, and white CASTLE
soap. Do not use colored CASTLE soap,
as that may stain. The process will be
found very easy and perfectly satisfae-
tory. The dirt will come out in the cold
water without any trouble. There will
be no shrinking and the color will re-
main bright in colored woolens or fancy
borderings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-28

Very few cooks fully realize the value
of pinch of salt, but those who do,
know that there is practically no article
of food or drink that can be made quite
perfect without it. a pinch in the tea
pot brings out the fragrance Of the tea,
in the coffee pot, cocoa, or chocolate, it
has a mellowing eqeet impossible to de-
scribe, but perceptible to the taste. In
soups, meats and vegetables we want to
taste the salt, but in other dishes it is
used merely to overcome flatness or to
liberate certain iiavors.
Evening journal., 1914-11-06

IN spite Of the warm weather that
has prevailed recently. the dis
play OF costumes at Piping Rock
has been an extremely interesting one,
replete with suggestion for cold weather
needs October is almost universally
mild month and it can hardly be said
that fur is needed but fur Is fashionable
and fur-trimmed costumes have been
many. Long coats have been much in
evidence and there has been a genuine
interest displayed although, not infre-
quently, outer wraps we're removed in
order really to enjoy the sport. Long
coats and short coats are equally
favored but whatever else the costume
lacks. somewhere and somehow there
is found a generous fare and ripple
effect Whether or not the designers
have combined with the manufac-
turers to bring about greater use Of
materials the fact remains and full
skirts, plated skirts, circular skirts and
gathered skirts all are to be worn.
Circular hounces are worn and we are
rapidly growing away from the straight,
slender silhouette that has become so
familiar.
One-pieoe gowns, or what might be
called loose princesse effects, make an
interesting novelty. They were first
shown few weeks age. but already
have gained in favor sufficiently to be
seen in generous numbers at the out
of-doors horse show and, whatever Is
worn at autumn gatherings Of the
sort may be relied upon as good style
throughout the coming season.
The long tunic is extremely smart
but It must flare. Whether it is cir
oular, whether it has plated panels,
or whether It is gathered may be a
matter Of choice, but one way or an
other, il must be made TO stand away
from the Inquire at the lower edge.
Most of the skirts worn beneath are
straight and narrow but there is a
tendency toward increasing width
even there and some Of the new
models are showing skirts with an
inverted plat at each side seam while
now and again. one sees a circular
aounce, somewhat scantily cut. be-
meath a faring 'tuuic But always
there must be the contrast between
the tunic and the under skirt 10 get
the smart effect. It is in the one-piece
Gowns and the skirts without tunics
that the fare about the feet is found
and they unouestionabiy' arc gaining
N favor but, even while making that
Evening journal., 1914-11-06
PRICELESS RELIC
FOR historians
Colonel Elliott Holds Act q
Union of Three Lower
Counties on Delaware
WAS
WRITTEN BY PENN

Unmarked by time, the writing az
plain as the day It was written
document penned on December no
1852, "a years before the issuance IF
the Declaration Of independence. and
lO7 years before the Inauguration Of
George Washington, first President of
Of the United States, an instrument
OF almost priceless value has fallen
into the hands Of Colonel George A
Elliott president Of the Delaware His
torical Society and will be presented
to that body by him at rs meeting
on next Monday evening.
The instrument Is the Act OF Union
OF the Three Lower Counties (Del-
aware) with the Provence of Penn
sylvania. promulgated by William
Penn with the consent Of James. Duke
OF York and the approval of tia
Crown of England, December 10. 1850
The document bears the name evil
liam Penn" in bold letters and was
written by the Quakcr-founder of
Pennsylvania.
The act recites that Penn. pro-
prietor and governor OF PENNSYLVANIA.
has been petitloned by the deputies
or the Three Lower counties-New
Castle, Jones (now KenD. and
Whorelull (now SUSSEX, for union
with Pennsylvania; that Penn has
heard their appeal and DEGREES the
union and that said union does exist
from the time of the issuing of the
Act The document announces that
James, Duke of York, has given
Penn the land known as Ponnsvl-
Nania' ana that In accordance with
the laws OF the realm (Englandl
Penn is acknowledged governor of
the three lower counties. inhabitants
of which are entitled to the privileges
and rights Of His Maiesty's subjects
IN pennsylvania. On their part the
people OF the Three Lower Counties
agree to obey the law of pennsvl-
vania and OF England The act con-
1901. 80
Colonel Elliott obtained the naner
from a well known Ponnsylvanian In
whose family Il had been for more
than 100 years. This mans name
VIII be given 20 members of the His
lorical Society next Monday evening.
lie believes the instrument came into
his family during the Revolution
when state and historical papers
We're hidden by the patriots 10 pre-
vent their falling into the hands OF.
the British. The Act is written on
parchment.
Evening journal., 1914-11-06
REVISED CODE IN
PRINTED FORM SOON

Copies Of the revised code Of Della
ware viii be ready by January l. 1915.
according to announcement this morn
ing Of Herbert II. Ward Of the Revised
Code Commission. Contract for print
ing the code has been awarded to Charles
/. Story, printer of this city, whose
price was SPA a page. Mr.. Story Sc
cured the work after competing with
some OF the largest printing houses Of
the East.
According to Mr.. Ward, there will be
more than 1000 pages in volumes OF
the code. On the basis OF 1000 pages.
Mr.. Story will receive $3.50 for his
work. However, it is believed the
amount which will be paid him will be
in excess of that amount.
Evening journal., 1914-11-06
BY MAY MANTON

statement, one Is confronted with a
number Of new models designed for
evening occasions afternoon wear and
even for The street that show the fancy
skirt with closer effecti consequently.
It seems safe only to state that we are
undergoing a transition stage and a
great many styles will be worn.
An interesting and perhaps some
what extreme, example Of the circular
skirt Is found in a Drecoll model Of
navy blue serge trimmed with black
silk braid and bands Of astrachan fur.
The skirt Is a plain circular one falling
in ripples about the feet. II is edged
with a wide band Of astrachan and
there are five rows Of braid arranged
over 1t but these bands are so arranged
as to leave wide spaces between the
lowest and the astrachau edge and a
plain space above. The braid is wide
and the FIVE bands are spread out over
the center. The coat Is short. TER
minating few inches below the waist
line. II ripples very generously over
the hips and is finished with a band Of
the fur. There,are long close-fitting
sleeves trimmed with fur bands and
three rows Of braid and there is an
astraehan collar Just a few months
ago, we should have thought the cos
tune extremely old-fashioned but
to-day It represents the very latest
cry.
Some Of the so-called one-piecs
dresses are some Of them made in the
very long tunic style. only an inch or
two Of the under skirt showing but. in
the newest forms. they are quite sim
pie gowns Of the princesse order but
loosely cut, falling in straight lines
over the waist and hips. with skirts
that flare freely about the feet and
with sashes arranged at the hip line
with suggestion Of the Moyen Age
style.
We are drawing from many sources.
We see all sorts Of combinations.
Dressmakers do not hesitate to put
the styles Of different periods together
in way to make something distinctly
their own and, not infrequently. we
hear the various periods wofully mis-
called. A very wonderful costume. for
example, that is made Of blue and gold
orooade and is richly and deliberately
trimmed with jet is exploited under
the name Of medieval. whereas It IL
very distinctly Empire in cut and
style and one not inirequcntiy comes
N contact with an error u similar
Evening journal., 1914-11-06

sort which, while NOS important, are In
themselves misleading For evening
wear, no costume ever designed is
more beautiful than the Empire and
the costume referred TO is especi-
ally beautiful In material and treat
ment. so beautiful in fact that Il l.
indeed a pity that il should be mis-
called. The real medieval costume
is cut on the simplest possible lines and
girded over the hip line For occasions
Of elaborate dress. IL is often superb
In material and richly embroidered
while for every day needs, il may bs
made Of the simplest serge but essen
TALLY the lines are the same.
A beautiful costume exploited at an
opening Of today consists Of a gown
Of soft creamy Lierre lace, the skirt
Of which is finished with deep founce
and which is made with long, close
fitting sleeves. Over this gown is a
medieval tunic Of rose-colored velvet
sleeveless and absolutely plain in cut
but embroidered on all its edges with
gold thread and held by a gold girdle
over the hips. The Moyen Age gown
as related 70 every day occasions il
often very simple garment. made in
the one-piece style referred to above
One Of the prettiest costumes showing
a suggestion Of the idea combines the
characteristic cuirass-like bodice with
very full gathered skirt and clever
dressmakers are doing many things Of
similar sort. This particular costume
is made with bodice Of crystal beaded
net while the skirt is Of soft shell-pink
satin and is banded with velve,
ribbon Historically the skirt and
bodice are ages apart but considered
as a costume without regard to its
suggestion, it is very charming and
attractive both in color and design.
We have always known that the
military influence was sure to make H.
self felt in many ways. Just now for
the early season at least, il is more
evident in the gold trimming and
embroidery than in any other way.
An exceedingly handsome costume Of
blue sabardine combined with black
taffeta Is made with close-6ttinz
bodice that is embroidered with gold
braid In manner suggestive Of Braden-
burgs. A very beautiful plain colored
chiffon velvet shows gold embroidery
on the bodice ana again on the sash
ends and the gold thar is suggestive
Of the military costumes is constantly
appearing W new and ir-~---+i-- Wv.