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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
George H. Bickford.

1t is The Gazette's painful duty this
week to record the death of one of Its
first citizens. That power which guides
the destinies of men and communities
in their progress and development has
called upon this community to mourn
the sudden passing of George H. Bick-
ford, in the full yigor of his manhood
and activities of industrial life, and the
announcement of his death was received
with deepest regret and profound sor-
row by all.
1t is a great loss to Hardwick ard the
state to lose a man of his strength OF
character and manhood unusual ability,
power and courage. These qualities in
the man had made themselves felt in
his home and had gone out until he be-
came so known, not alone here, but over
the country in his business associations.
Close application and careful study of
the granite industry, persistence and
thoughtful Judgment building great
industry; deep interest in his home town
and its affairs, making his presence felt
in all deliberations in home affairs I;
always an optimist with the greatest
faith in Vermont and its future-these
qualities made him big man and we
mourn his demise.--Hsrdwick Gazette.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

Ball players who are breaking into the
big leagues look with wonder and envy
upon that grand old Dutchman" OF
baseball, Mr.. Hans Wagner, who has
Just whacked out the 3,000th hit of his
big league career. Not only is Wagner
piling up great total, but he is gat-
ting 'em out frequently enough to place
him among the seasons 10 leaders. He
is remarkable man with his more than
two score years and seemingly is good
for some more years to come. Young
ball players who desire to remain long
in the game and secure the rich emolu-
ments accruing therefrom should follow
the example of the sturdy old Dutchman
and that other ancient of baseball, Mr.,
Christopher Mathewson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
RESTRICTING USE OF AUTO FIRE
TRUCK TO CITY.

Without doubt the people of the neigh
boring towns win appreciate the weight
of the arguments advanced in favor of
Barre's new policy of retaining the serv
ice of its automobile fire truck at all
times and of sending out fremen and
hose when emergencies in neighboring
towns should arise. This policy was
adopted through force of necessity rath.
er than through any spirit of unneigh-
horliness as stated in our news columns
day. In the first place the automo-
bile fire truck was purchased for the ex-
pressed purpose of protecting the granite
plants scattered throughout the city by
the very promptness with which re-
Spouse is made to call in case of fire.
Manifestly it would be impossible to
make such response if fire alarm should
come in Barre when the FIRE truck hap
pened to be in some other community
many miles from the scene of the fire.
Moreover it ia due to the taxpayers of
Barre that the costly piece of apparatus,
bought with their money, should be on
hand to render the most prompt service
Otherwise, the purpose back of the pur
chase would be in part thwarted. In the
second place, the swift runs over coun-
try roads, made quite frequently at
night, place the equipment and its occu-
pants in no slight danger. The equip
ment may be rendered useless for a long
time by reason Of some seemingly slight
break. The firemen may receive person
al injury for which the city would feel
in duty bound to make recompense at
least to the extent of medical attention
over long period, as actually did hap
pen few years ago, when the town in
which the fireman received his injuries
made no offer to assist in defraying the
expenses of medical attendance and even
ignored courteous communications re-
garding The subject, although the aid Of
the Barre fire department had been called
bv an authorized official of that town
In the third place, as was pointed out
by the aldermen, the liability insurance
on the automobile truck ends at the city
limits In the fourth place, the chemi-
Gals which are the chief fire-fghting
agencies on the auto truck are most al
ways of no use whatever by the time
the truck arrives in a neighboring town
following the usual delay during which
local forces are trying to extinguish the
flames.
Therefore, in the light of those con-
sderations, we hope the neighboring
towns will appreciate Barre's position,
while at the same time realizing that
the municipality stands ready to render
such other assistance as it can in time
of emergency.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
What Jewish Leaders Feel.

The leading Jews of America feel that
the abrogation of the treaty marked one
of the greatest acts of justice on the
part of the American people. Congress
was virtually unanimous in its attitude
toward this question: the press of this
country was virtually unanimous in de-
manding the abrogation of the treaty
It was the awakened conscience of the
American people that asserted itself.
The abrogation of the treaty was not
intended to benefit the Russian people
but was an expression of the resent
ment of the American people, through
Congress, against Russia's affront TO
American citizenship and American self
respect in discriminating against Ameri-
can citizens on account of their religion.
The treaty was abrogated after forty
years of futile effort on the part of the
American government to secure equal
passport rights for American citizens.
whether American Baptists, American
Jews. or American Roman Catholic
priests.
That the American attitude was cor
rect may also be gathered from the fact
that the progressive element in Russia
praised it. Only the "Black Hundreds. "
the small bands of "hoohgans" scattered
over Russia denounced this country in
cynical terms for the action. That the
United States did not demand the i'm
possible NAV also be seen from the fact
that even the reactionary imperial com
mission. headed BY Durnovo, recon-
mended. as far back as 1906, that the
foreign passport question be adjusted,
because Russian methods were obsolete
and unfair to other countries.-By Her
man Bernstein in June Century.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
MIDDLESEX.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Comestock and
daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Perley ant
son of Montpelier spent Saturday night
and Sunday at Hiram Comstocks
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Goodenough went
Sunday TO Roxbury, Mass, for a weeks
stay
w. NJ. Lewis made business trip tc
Burlington Tuesday.
Mrs. w. A. Farr of Waitsfeld visited
relatives in town Tuesday.
Mrs Susie Scott and two children OF
Fitchburg, Mass, are visiting Mrs Mary
j. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Stockwell and
little daughter of Richmond spent Satur'
day at n. Stoclwell's.
William Hudson attended the health
officers meeting at St. Adams last week
Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Blodgett OF
Stowe were over Sunday guests of their
brother, A. P. Bigelow, and family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
Greek and Turkish Navies.

We hope the transfer of the battle
ships Idaho and Mississippi at cost price
will be as good bargain for Greece
as for the United States. Senate Lodge
says that after six years service they
are splendid ships" and they are I'M
doubtedly of convenient tonnage, 10000
each, for navigation in the island-stud
ded 4Egean. Greece and Turkey are rae
ing for naval supremacy in that small
sea. The Greek minister of marine an
nounced to Parliament in March that
the government program included "the
acquisition as soon as possible of two
dreadnoughts," besides one then under
construction in Germany, three light
cruisers, and several scout destroyers.
The two efficient ships now being pur-
chased will fill an important part Of
that plan. Greece has both powerful
dreadnought and battleship cruiser un-
der construction in the Vulcan yards
at Stettin, and only two months ago
she placed an order with the French yard
of Saint Nazaire for 24,000-ton ship
carrying 10 l4-inch guns.
Turkey is buying and ordering no less
eagerly. Through the purchase of Bra
zil's nearly completed ship the Rio de
Janeiro (re-named Osman H. Turkey
will soon be in possession of 27,500-
ton dreadnought of % knots, with ID
l2-i inch and 20 six-ineh guns. Then be-
fore the summer is over she will have
her own Reshadieh, built to order, g..
OoOt ton ship of 81 knots, armed with 10
lS.5-inch and 10 six-inch guns. And in
the English yard at Barrow sister
ship has been ordered and is under con-
structon. 1t appears that Greece viii
have the lead with the smaller ships,
but that only little later Turkey will
get to the front with the larger ones.
And all this for what purposeg On the
part of Greece. to defend the islands she
conquered on the part of Turkey, to
recover them at the earliest opportu-
nifty. The great powers of Europe were
supposed to have settled this island
question. in favor of the Greeks. But
the Turks win yet settle it otherwise
by force, if they can. And Greece must
not rely on the louted powers, but on
her own patriotic spirit and prudent pre-
paredness.- Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
CURRENT COMMENT
A Notable Decision.

The decision of the supreme court In
the so-called Shreveport rate case yes
terday is in the highest degree welcome
II tends to bring the railroads under
one master, that of the federal govern
ment. instead of many--the as states.
One unfortunate outcome of the recent
period of regulation has been the conflict
Of authority of the various Jurisdictions
The Washington view has always been
that as soon as Congress acted, the
states would either conform TO Its modei
or cease to exercise scrutiny; put no
large amount of experience has sup
ported this view. The federal govern
ment has taxed incomes, but the states
have not on that account ceased to tax
incomes. too. The federal government
has regulated great many things. but
state regulation has continued by It's
side. often to the serious disarrange-
ment of the program.
In railroading, it early became appar.
ent that one state might put a protec-
tive tariff as it were, on its own COM
mercial centers against those of adjoin-
ing states. 1t might so adjust rates
that the distribution over given zone
would be from a city of its own rather
than from better located place across
the frontier.
And the federal government has long
needed to find way to assert larger
measure of authority in such cases. The
Shreveport decision looks as if it were
getting ION to it's job" State lines have
their uses. They may also prove arti-
fetal and vexatious obstacles to the
proper development of national re-
sourees.-Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
WATERBURY.

The commencement exercises OF the
class of 1914 of the Waterbury high
school will be held in the Congregational
church Friday evening. The program
is as follows; Selection, orchestra; in
vocation, Rev. w. L. Boicourt; saluta-
tory and essay, "The Social Value of a
Woman's Club" Norma Perkins, Glass
History" Burton Luce selection, or
chestra; essay, "The Value of Inland
Waterways" Bernard Flynn; class
prophecy, Mildred Breene; "The Amer
lean Red Cross Society," Ethel Anair;
selection, orchestra: Memorabilia" Paul
Swasey: essay and valedictory, class
motto, Beulah Edwards; presentation of
diplomas; benedction, Rev. w. E. Doug
lass; selection, orchestra. The members
of the class are Ethel Della Anair, Mil
dred Frances Breen, Beulah Marguerite
Edwards, Bernard Andrew Flynn, Burton
Cabot Luce, Norma Marie Perkins, Paul
Francis Swasey. The class colors are
green and white the class flower, the
red rose; the class motto, Forward and
Upward" class marshal, Allan Perry;
ushers. Barbara Brown, Catherine Cas-
ev, Olive Garrow, Elmer TONNES Frank
Chesley and Clifton Mccormick. The or
ehestra is composed of Mr.. Twombly,
violinist; Mr.. Delino futist, and Miss
Flora Boyce, pianist.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
O. W. DAILY GRAND COMMANDER.
Elected at Annual Conclave of Vermont
Knight Templars.

Burlington, June l0.The grand COM
mandery of Knight Templars of YER
mont YVES reported to be in a fourishing
condition at the annual meeting here
yesterday. The total membership is
about $500, showing substantial gain
over last year.
Distinguished visitors to the conclave
were Most Eminent Arthur McArtha of
Troy, N. Y, grand master Of the Grand
Encampment of knights Templar Of the
United States, who is making an official
visitation; DIR. George w. Currier of
Nashua, N. H., past grand master of
New Hampshire, and w. R. Peachen of
Troy, N. Y.
They were presented to the conclave
by Past Grand Commander Marsh O.
Perkins of Windsor and were welcomed
by Grand Commander Brewster.
The preliminary bushes of the con-
clave occupied all the morning and the
election and installation of officers had
to be deferred until afternoon.
At the afternoon session of the grand
eommandery, the following officers were
elected
oIdhI CpHBIHdHutI, yin W. LAZY VI
White River Junction; deputy grand,
commander, Edward l.. Bates of Ben
nington; grand captain generalissimo,
Frank B. Putnam of Brattleboro; grand
captain general, Elroy B. Whitaker OF
Barre; grand senior warden, Frederick
II. Rabbit of Bellows Falls; grand ju-
nior warden, William II. Ridley of Bur
lington; grand prelate, Alfred j. Hough
of Brownsville; grand treasurer, Frank
Adams of Bellows Falls; grand standard
bearer, William H. Herriek of Montpe-
lier; grand recorder, Henry II. Ross of
Burlington; grand sword bearer, NJ. O.
Houghton of Brattleboro; grand warder,
Otis A. Kelton of st. Adams.
The following are the appointed Off
cers:-
Grand captain Of the guard, George B.
Wheeler of Bellows Falls; grand inspec-
tor, George T. Root of Newport; grand
sentinel. Albert G. Killam of Burling-
ton.
The officers were installed by Past
Grand Commander Marsh o. Perkins of
Windsor, who presented the retiring
grand commander, William G. Brewster
of Middlebury a past grand commanders
jewel.
Royal and Select Masters.
The grand council OF Royal mad Select
Masters of the state of Vermont held
its annual meeting last evening, presided
over by Most Illustrious Grand Master
Charles I. S. Pierce of Nergennes.
The following grand officers we're
elected:
Grand master, Ferris X. Vaughn of
Brattleboro; deputy master, Dana 5.
Brownell of Springfield; grand principal
conductor of work, Frederick II. Babbitt
of Bellows Falls; grand treasurer,
Charles II. Heaton of Montpelier; grand
recorder, Henry II. Ross of Burlington
grand captain OF guard, Deane S. Bliss
of Middlebury; grand conductor, Harley
I. Seaver OF Barton; grand chaplain,
Henry L. Ballou of Chester; grand lee.
turer Christie B. Crowell Of Brattle-
boro; grand marshal, Frank J. Hubbard
of Middlebury; grand steward, William
w. Jones OF Windsor; grand sentinel,
William H. Folsom of Burlington.
The officers were installed by Illustri-
Gus Marsh o. Perkins, who presented the
retiring grand master, Charles T. S..
Pierce, past grand masters jewel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

The late Judge Edgar Jay Sherman
of the superior court of Massachusetts,
was splendid example of that type of
native-b born Vermonter who gave excel
lent service, although not spectacular or
much heralded, to an adopted state, and
whose fine characteristics were recog
nized by retention on the bench in the
Bay states judiciary system for nearly
quarter of century. And not only had
he given service IN civil life but he had
contributed much to the military arm of
his country in the time of great stress,
sharing high honors with many other
patriots. Therefore, Vermont is proud
to have numbered Edgar Jay Sherman
among her sons and the town of Wealth
ersfeld in particular feels the certain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

The Meadow Brook, L. l., polo team,
defender of the international cup, is tax
ing considerable credit to itself for
craftsmanship by agreeing to postpone
ment of the challenge match with the
Britishers because of the illness of the
captain of the visiting team. Nobody
really wants to lick a cripple; no more
should any American team want to beat
disabled challenging team. Besides,
the Americans seem to feel sure they
have the advantage of the Britishers.
Hence, the craftsmanship in postponng
the match is not so pronounced as some
would like to make it appear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

It is scarcely probable that Frederick
Gleed Fleetwood of Morrisville will for
sake the Republican party which has
done so much for him to accept any call
from the Progressive party to run for
governor of Vermont. In the first place,
leaving other considerations out of the
question, he would not know whether
the call represented one or two men or
the rank and file of the Progressive
party in the state; and such uncertain
ty is not conducive to eagerness to run
for Office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

One of Vermont's young ex-governors
is Ebenezer j. 0rmsbee of Brandon, who
celebrated his s0th birthday on Monday
and made a speech in response to pres
entation from his neighbors. Congratu-
lations to ex-Gov. Ormsbee on reaching
that age in such comparatively good
health as he is enjoying.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

BY hobnobbing with kings and lesser
degrees of royalty in Europe Theodore
Roosevelt lays himself open to attscs,
by some people on the ground of m
democratic, un-American, unhlushing ac-
tion; yet Roosevelt has weathered
storms OF greater magnitude than likely
to arise as a result or his present visit
to Spain He really will lose nothing
of his popularity in his home country
thereby.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
HELD BANQUET AT WATERBURY.
County Board of Fire Insurance Under
writers.

Waterbury, June l0.-The county
Board of Fire Underwriters enjoyed a
banquet at the Waterbury inn last
evening n. B, Ballard of Barre presi-
dent OF the organization, acted as toast
master. Secretary c. c. Graves of this
place was in charge of the local ar
rangements, The principal speaker was
A. b. Fowler, president of the New Eng
land Insurance exchange of Boston.
Other prominent insurance men were
Frank R. Kuyler of New York, A. j,
Murphy and John Lovett of Boston.
Music was furnished by an orchestra
composed of Earl Trombly, violinist, Mr..
Delfno. huitist, and Mrs. E. f. Palmer,
jr., aeompanist.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

One reassuring feature-from the
American standpoint-of the continued
suffragette crime in Great Britain is
that few American women are being ae-
cused. Ordinarily it would be an easy
shift to the shoulders of some other peo-
pie.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
Common Sense People

whose sense is more useful than com
mon, will find no nonsense about life in
suranee. It's case of one hundred
cents on a dollar when needed Nation
al Life ms. Co, of VT. (Mutual) S. S.
Ballard, general agent, Lawrence build
ing, Montpelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

After dropping nine games in row
the Pirates turned strong against Phila'
delphia on Saturday and shook the hoo
doc The Pirates expected to recover
their early season form and climb back
into first position.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

The James in major league baseball
are rivalling the Johnsons. There are
three James in the big show, one with
the Boston Braves, one with the st.
Louis Browns and third with the Maps.
All are good pitchers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
20 GRADUATES
INTO BUSINESS
Continued from first page.

| life. The school has been the medium,
whereby your education has been con
verted from a raw state to the finished
product, to use that expression.
Continuing he said: you have chos-
en- the business course. You have re.
ceived an education that viii fit you for
the business world. Your knowledge ac-
quired is but the knowledge that fits
You for an apprenticeship in that mys-
teri6us structure, known as the Amer
lean business world. You are presumed
to have a knowledge of the intricacies
of business, but in it's essence are only
the fundamentals of business. They are
the pathfnders to that region unknown
to you. These fundamentals are the
means of success, so that when once in
side you are well equipped to perform
your duties well. What degree of sue
cess you attain is based upon the use
made of these fundamentals. The values
of your education will be the positions
and compensations received, which only
the test of time will tell.
There are five essentials for sue
cessful business career The first is
knowledge. o-day there is as woeful
lack of knowledge as at any time. In
a business career specific, technical
and detailed knowledge is necessary for
success The second is concentration of
the mind. Keep the mental faculties
alert and work in accord with one an
other. The third is health. With good
health, the worker has the strength,
courage and endurance to perform his
work acceptably The fourth is pune
tuality This is applied to every phase
of the work. The fifth is the spirit of
service. Inculcate a passion for your
work, passion to be loyal, faithful and
not indifferent about your work.
These essentials are made effective by
the three laws of business, which are
the rule and guide. The first is know
ing what to do; the second to do it
your best; and the third combination
of the first two, do ii now the best you
know how to do it..
"Another point ! wish to impress upon
you, is that this is a world of co-opera-
ton and not necessarily one of competi-
ton, as many are prone to believe. You
should strive to be a unit in that vast
system of cooperation and endeavor to
perform your part nobly." In closing,
Mr.. Estee impressed upon the minds OF
the graduating class never to go from
the path of student, and no true sue
cess in bushes can be accomplished with
out the true Christian ideals.
Prin. O. X. HOLSTER made the pTesen-
tation OF the diplomas to the gradua-
tion class. The diplomas were received
by Michael James Plumpides, president
of the graduating class. In making the
presentation, Principal Hollister com
mended the class for the spirit shown
by the members during their two years
stay at the seminary and for the gen
eral interest the members displayed in
their work and school activities. In
closing, he entreated the class to give
its best service in every walk of life.
Michael James Plumpedes of Winchen
don, Mass, is president of the 1914 com
mercial class. Foster Spaulding Doolin
of North Troy is vice president. Miss
Mildred May Lake of Barre is secretary
and Nathan Whiting Flint OF Washing
ton is treasurer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

When it comes to the game of 'watch
full waiting" Carranza is quite adept as
far as the mediation conference is con-
cerned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10
F. H. Rogers & Co.

degree of distinction conferred on it
through recognition as his birthplace. He
was of the type of which any state may
well boast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

Goddard's program for to-day and the
remainder of the week is as follows;
Wednesday Glass day exercises at 2
p. m. Concert by musical department
at s p. m.
Thursday Alumni day. Annual alum
nj meeting at 10 a. m. Alumni literary
exercises at IL a. m. Grafton, Rev.
Dwight A. Ball, '94, West Paris, Me.
Essay Mrs Florence Powers Deane, 81,
Lebanon, n. Fl. Annual alumni dinner
at 1880 p. m. Prize speaking at p. m.
Friday-Exercises of graduating class
at 10 a. m. Reception by teachers and
class at S p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

S. H. S. alumni ball Wednesday
evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-10

Schumann- Heink no longer cares {
Rapp for her husband.