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Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08

Upwards of 1000 birds have bee l ' nd req ed in the ast season by mem- i bers anu probably double thar number of wild birds. under the protection of the Association have been reared in hidden nests in the coverts. That these fledglings have lived is largely due to the efforts of members to keep down predatory birds and animals, thus giving the mother birds fair chance to bring their young to ma turity. The protection extended has probably tripled the native breeding stock in this short time and it is reasonable to believe that if the birds are protected during the present shoot ing sesaon, in another year they will have tripled even their present large number. This fall, in the opinion of the members. is the critical period of tho Association Game Protective plans for Litchf1eld County.
 In addition to giving the birds proper protection during the shooting season, the Association is planning to ground feed this game through the winter and as it is generally predicted that it will be severe one, the members will be put to considerable expense to winter this featht red stock which they have so far successfully reared. The members of The Norfolk Owners Association are encouraged to go to this expenditure of time and energy as well as money by tie flattering expressions of opinion from bird men of national reputation. Litchfield County in the past year has b, en visited by off ,ers of New York State as we'll as by promi- nent state offit CTS from Connecticut. Massachusetts end New York and they have been unanimous in saying that nowhere has this cover b, en better utilized than right here it. Litchfield County by The Norfolk Owners Asso- citation. It is predicted by these men that continued successful results in the matching and II airing of the native and flight birds will in very few years put this section of Connecticut back on the lists of national wild fowl breeding grounds and, what is equally important will attract and increase the number of song birds sc dear to the hearts of both young and old in New England.
 In the last year members of the Asso- citation have by actual count noted an increase in the number and variety of the feathered songsters in the hills and valleys between Winsted and Canaan. There is no reason why Litchfield County will not again teem with bird life and the once familiar songs of the woodland thrushes, thrashers, vireos, waxwings, tanagers, fnches, orioles aud all the warblers recently becoming quite scarce, will be heard throughout I the land. Ha# F
 The members of The Norfolk Aseoci- ated Owners Game Protective Associa- tion whose lands will be patrolled by wardens on the look out for trespassing gunners are Louis Anstead, Charles k. Bigelow, Walter Bowne, Patrick Bresnahan, Nora Bresnahan, George B. Case, s. w. Childs, E. P Curtiss, Mrs. Sarah Curtiss, Isabella Fldridge, Mary Eldridge, P. J. Flagg, A. L. Frothing- ham, Charles M. Howard, Helen Hartley Jenkins, F. s. Marden, Elizabeth J. Post, M. L Pupin, Edward Quintard, D. H. Rowland, Hubert Schenherr, Ellen B. Spofford, R. B. Stoeckel, J. N. Teeter, +. O. Walcott.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Oil, 300
Oil, 300 Library, 200 Memorial Day, 50 Egg mass prizes, 25
 Total $24, ,575. ..-.

cSS hAdoo PAlAC5, oO
 Total $24, 4,575.
 On motion it was voted by rising vote that this budget be accepted. There was no dissenting vote. MT. Bronson moved that when the appropri- ations are exhausted the operations cease, but on suggestion by MT. Reed l the motion was changed to provide that when the appropriations are exhausted the selectmen shall call special town meeting for the purpose of voting such additional sums as may be necessary, and in this form the motion passed. l The order then reverted to Article 6, the court of common pleas proposition. As nobody appeared to speak for the matter, MT. Reed moved that it be in- definitely postponed. So voted.
 { Article z, to hold town meeting biennially instead of annually. Voted to indefinitely postpone. "I think that kills it," observed MT. Bronson.
 Article No g, ''to transact any other business. '' MT. Reed reminded the moderator that the school house addi- tion matter had not been acted upon. The chair said it might be called from the table if anybody desired. Nobody seemed to desire, and after consider able pause the meeting proceeded to the consideration of the tax levy. MT. Reed moved that 15-mill tax be laid. So voted.
 MT. Reed then said that if there was no further business, (here another pause, he would move to adjourn. The
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08

motion was seconded. At this point Lester Adam rose aud asked for recog- milton but the chair reminded him that a motion to adjourn, after being seconded, shut off all debate. MT. Adam set down, and the. meeting adjourned.
 The outcome of the school addition proposition was plainly disappointing to number of friends of the school, including number of ladies, who had come prepared to help the plan along. The absence of a spokesman, however, killed the whole thing, at least for another long period.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Yale's Income Shrinkage.

The annual report of George Parmly Day, treasurer of Yale University shows total gifts and bequests for the year ending June 30, of $I ,019, 846. 73, as compared with $1 ,416, 9S5. S4 for the previous year. The net increased in funds is $65O, 245. "A as against $1, ,o54, 868. 58 for last year. a.#aH
 Considered as a teaching organiza- tion, the university closed the year with deficit of $7, 7S6.46, the amount being considerably smaller than the deficit of year ago. Loss of interest, through default and reduction oi dividends amounted TO over $27, 900, this being, however, less than per cent. of the total income from all in. vestments. Because of the losses of in. come, the average yield on total invest. ments is reduced to 4.83 per cent. as compared with 5.01 per cent. year ago. The total investments amount tc $14, ,624, 258. 5S.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
TO PROTECT BIRDS
Norfolk Associated Owners Issue
 Significant Document.

With the opening of partridge shoot ing only few days off The Norfolk Associated Owners Game Protective Association, now in its second year, is taking vigorous steps to protect the young birds-ruffed grouse, pheasants and ood-cock-raised on the grounds of members during the last year, from the yawning bags of ambitious gunners. The ,000 acres in Litchfield County, controlled by members of this Associa- tion will be patrolled by an efficient force of game wardens, under lnstruc- tions to arrest at sight any hunters found trespassing on its protected property, and in order that there may be no complaint afterwards from those who may run against the law, full notice is now being given.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08

oiling town roads not under state care. The roads designated to be oiled under this provision are as follows: From H. O. Stevens's corner, east, $100; East Canaan church to Adams bridge, $50; Lyles's corner to the Vacation House, $50 Granite avenue, $50; Camps bridge to Bragg street, $50; the oil to be applied as soon as practicable after May 1, 1915. Homer Allyn said he didn't see the sense in 'greasing the roads that are full of ruts, and dragging on sand, and then dragging it off again. We are having lots of that kind of foolery right along The whole busi- ness of the town roads ought to be done $1, 900 cheaper than it is, and done better, at that. We might better build road before we grease it. Why don't , the selectmen attend to this themselves, and not put it upon the shoulders of somebody else I'm not bashful bit and I tell just what think ''
 Levi Bronson said he felt disposed to favor MT. Reeds proposition "to put oil on the streets, for it seems we can't get anything else. The motion of MT. Reed was carried.
 Mr. Reed then offered his budget to be taken care of by the town appropria- tion, for the coming year, as follows:
 Schools, $10,000
 Taxes, 2,O00
 Interest, 2,000
 Paupers, 2,0O0
 State Road, 2,000
 Roads and bridges, 2,00o
 General Expenses, 2,000
 Town officials, 1000
 Railroad bond, 1000
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08

"But cannot understand why you say no, your mother has no objection to your marrying me ?'
 "No, and I have not the slightest objection to my mother marrying you, SO there you are ''-Houston Post.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08

Examiner-"Now, speak up, boy. Do you know what nasal organ means2" Boy-"No, sir.
 Examiner -" Correct '' - London Opinion. 4
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08

Mother-"Did he kiss you against your will ?n
 Daughter-"Yes, just as I'd given up hope l"-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08

"They say that this will be the last great war" a# +... "It looks to me as if it was going to be the first. "--Exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

And Venus never knew what hit her!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12
A Contemporary Not Surprised.

Why did Montpelier vote for license
Perhaps political advertisement that
appeared in the dailies of that city
signed j. Holmes jackson may tell.
II states that over $4,000 in fines
We're paid in that county, mainly from
Barre, Montpelier and Waterbury for
fines for Illegal selling; that in the last
week in February there were 10 cases in
city court, Montpelier, for illegal sell
ing.
He then goes on to enumerate the
number of packages of liquors delivered
in those cities for the wear ending Jan.
l, 1914. that any could verify on the
books of the companies handling freight
under law, it included $3.50 and 80 half
barrels wine; 602 boxes. cases, etc. wine I;
$50 barrels, whiskey; SO cases whiskey;
l52 other cases of whiskey and brandy
assorted liquors, 2S2 barrels, S34 boxes,
As kegs, 1919 cases; 14,4T5 barrels bot
tied beer, l,062 cases and " boxes; ale
1929 half barrels, 235 quarter barrels,
1872 barrels. % barrels alcohol, and eight
barrels high spirits.
Yet both cities were supposed to be
dry.
Where were the ofiicers2
Where were those who voted against
license and failed to do their duty as
citizens?
They could not have been blind to
what was going on.
Did they lack courage or what7
One thing is sure, if these figures are
accurate, and that is that the two cities
did not stay dry if they did vote against
license.
No wonder Montpelier changed to the
eyes" column.-Morrisville Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

The activity of Secretary Dalton o.
the Vermont state board Of health ii
investigating the typhoid epidemic al
st. Johns, p. O., with a view to deter
mining the possibility of the disease
spreading into Vermont, is to be com
mended. While there may not be much
possibility of the epidemic getting into
Vermont, it is certain there is mucl
communication between st. Johns and
towns in northern Vermont and DIR. Dial.
ton does well to take cognizanec of the
situation. BY the way, it may be worth
mentioning that the probable cause OF
The epidemic is the close proximity OF
the sewer disposal to the source of the
water supply of the place; also that
there is no local board of health to keep
in close and immediate touch
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12
CURRENT COMMENT
A Washington, d, c. Trip.

II the interest of the members of the
Rutland high school senior class is at
such low point with regard TO the trip
to the national capital that only a fourth
of them propose to go, it might be good
year in which to inaguarate the better
acquaintance" tours of Vermont, sug
gested by Secretary James p. Taylor Of
the Greater Vermont association. Him
self formerly a principal of Vermont
academy, Mr.. Taylor should be familiar
with the situation. A most attractive
trip, little later in the spring, could
be arranged, giving the school pupils a
splendid insight into and understanding
of industrial conditions in their own
state. Such a trip ought to be inspir-
ing and educational as well as a delight
full outing Rutland News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12
Seats and Seats.

Georgia was a well behaved little
boy He had been taught by his father
to be especially polite to the ladies',
and in crowded car always to give
up his seat to one of the gentler sex,
But recently papa had an unlooked-for
and embarrassing illustration of how well
George had learned his lesson. The car
was crowded, and at one of the stop
ping places handsome young lady en-
tered.
There was not a vacant seat.
Take my seat, ma'am," said little
George, as he dotted his cap.
She didn't take his seat. She looked
fierce enough to box his ears.
George was sitting on papa's lap
when he so CALAMITY offered TO give up
his seat to the pretty young lady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12
PARTY BOSSES.

The Morrisyille Messenger, whose edi-
tor has been in the forefront of the Pro-
gressive party movement, sounds a sig
nifcant note of warning in the current
issue of his periodical against any ten
dency toward bossism in the Progressive
party, declaring: IF the Progressive
party sticks to this fundamental prin-
eple (no bossism) it will live; if not,
it will die" The specific instance,
against which the contemporary in
Weighs, is the advice of ''would-be Pro-
gressive boss in Maine, one j. +. YER
non," to Charles III. Thompson of YER
mont, zone of the Progressive party
state committee, and only one member
thereof as TO whom Vermont should
elect for United States senator, etc, and
the contemporary adds: "The surest
way to kill the Progressive party is for
its leaders in this or any other state to
take orders from bosses big or little or
would-be BOSSES" The Messenger gives
some timely and sensible advice to Pro-
gressive party men and none too soon,
either. There bavg been some of the
gravest signs of bossism cropping out
from time to time in the conduct of the
affairs of the party and if the men who
are exerting that inhunce should be
allowog continue it might prove harm
full to the party organization. Such
thing as few men picking a candidate
and then allowing the rank and file of
party to ratify the choice is one sure
enough indication.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12
F. H. Rogers & Co.
$5,546.20 IS
ADDEDT0 FUND
Continued from first page.)

confidence in the success of the cam.
lpaign Mrs George N. Tilden gave the
! reports of the Barre women's teams and
when the handsome sum collected by
| the ladies was read there was pro-
/ longed cheer. The team captained by Mrs
N. j. Morrison was awarded both the
! Topnotehers' banner for reporting the
| largest amount and the "We Are IT.
banner for reporting the largest number
of subscriptions. As will be seen in
the tables above. Mrs. Morrison's fol-
lowers collected nearly $3.50. Speaking
for the mems committee, the chairman,
Henry A. Phelps presented Dan A.
Perry's team with the Excelsior" ban
ner for the mems team reporting the
largest total as to amount. The team
captained by Thomas j. Mercer received
the "We Lead EN-" banner for report
ing the largest number of subscriptions.
All of the teams winning banners were
congratulated for their efforts as none
but good natured spirit of rivalry ex-
lists and all teams turned to with a will
to-day to improve on their yesterday
records.
This morning the workers started out
again with .unbounded zeal. Reports
from the allied towns indicate that the
Icampaigners were warmly received
wherever they went on the opening day,
although the complete returns viii not
be available until tonight. One object
OF the thorough canvass is to get every
one interested in the hospital as well as
the campaign that is stirring so many
to new sense of their obligation to
one of Barre's important civic adjuncts.
The campaigners are going on the work
ing motto that no subscriptions are too
insignificant to be overlooked This does
not mean that small subscriptions are
encouraged. 1t is desired that everyone
shall have vital interest in the City
hospital and the eampaigners are surely
doing their pert to bring realization
of this interest home to every person in
the city. The indefatigable and enthus-
iastic manner in which the campaigners
are striving to reach the goal is winning
admiration on all sides. Their fervor
does not seem to lessen for second but
they are intent, men and women alike,
on reaching the goal so earnestly sought.
Watch the hands on the clock!
Changes in team No. 80 have been
noted at headquarters and now the per-
sonnet of the team is as follows; Cap
tains, Mrs. Clement Kellogg and E. F,
Leavitt, Plainfield; Mrs. Laura Gale,
Mrs. W. H. Martin, H. P. Human, Mrs.
N. d. Page. II. D. Bartlett, Miss Amy
Dailau, Miss Alma Fortney, Mrs II. A.
Parks, Mrs. Albert Huntley and Mrs
Theron Perry.
Subscriptions reported last evening
are as follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12
New Spring Wash Goods

Best Percales at, per yard 10c and 12Hc
Lot French 25c Percae, under price, per yard. 15c
New Ginghams at, per yard .,. SC, 1Oc and 12hc
See the large assortment of new Wash Goods and
Linens for dresses and waists at per yard 4. 25c
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

Counsellor emeritus John Bassett
Moore OF the state department is not
beyond giving advice even though he
has severed his active connection with
the department. Handy man to have
around in an emergency, Ell, Bryant
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

1t serves to lessen the tedium of the
long winter to read in the almanac that
there was to be mild weather for the
season. on this day, March IL. With
the mercury chased down several degrees
below zero, the almanac man was, un-
Willingly, a good joker.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

Brattleboro's monthly referendum on
the automobile fire truck purchase
stands patio purchase. If new equip
ment is needed, the vote is right.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

Murphy wasn't dropped from the club;
the club was taken from him and he
was hit over the head with it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

If you wish to hear the clock strike
SUCCESS, help it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

The first days soliciting made a fine
showing. Keep it up!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-12

j. P. Morgan has the key to several
interlocking directorates and is using
it. Morgan is far-seeing man.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-02-26

which wouc authorize and direct the creation construction
and maintenance Of reclamation projects directly the state
financed by its credit and administered by its officers and
agents?
it is scarcely fifteen years since the Swan Falls power
plant vas constructed Snake Originally conceived
for the purpose Of supplying cheap sufficient power for
use OF the mines and mills operated Silver City and vicinity
its surplus energy found ready SALE through franchises
tanned in Boise City and other Today dozens Of
similar plants constructed and operating all parts Of
the state and every Of these plants absolutely for
all time dependent the Of those the title to
winch IS declared 10 naenaoe by state laws and
stuton Any and every Of the present and future
similar plants could have BEEN and may future,
suced and operated the property of the and for the
benefit Of its citizens and residents.
Why not? Nine-tsnths Of the people believe in the
wisdom Of municipalities owning and operating their
lighting plants, and very unwilling whenever they
them TO surrender such public utility the control Of private
interests
First and last the has been in possession Of many
thousands Of Of land which been growing millions
Of feet Of splendid timber Would John Smith individual
sell such property at prices grossly below its value? Would
ne permit such land mostly incapable Of any other
purpose to practically denuded Of its timber product
rendered incapable Of the continued production Of similar
crop
If due of public property and resources has
been taken in the past being taken the present.
the entire blame may not be shoudered officer set
Of officers, indeed all Of them 1t must shared in
by all the people OF the state for while delegated
agents may and should administer public affairs in the in
erests Of all the people, whose trustees they fact they
only make such changes in the administration and
practice have been first demanded and sanctioned by
well defined public opinion If the people, do approve
of private exploitation Of public resources why do permit
it, since have the remedy in hands9
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-02-26
'ERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT or STATE RESOURCES

For quarter Of a century IDAHO has been sovereign
state duly authorized and empowered TO administer own
Internal affairs IN absolute possession, for purpose
another Of an immense Of public land and all times
resevng 70 the sovereign state the paramount title to- and
control Of the use Of, the public waters Of the state
During these years, what use have made Of or 10
what extent have developed this patrimonyp
Everyone, not actually under the control of political
preudces must acknowledge that in foresight business
ability the have eechnR office and sending
10 our legislative assemblies considerably better equipped
IN those qualifications than the average OF people
u IS not only proper but exceedingly necessary to ask
ourselves whether these trustees 70 whom have delegated
control OF common property have administered the
imposed with that prudence foresight and business ability
they would have did the their own at
fairs or to the management Of their individual POSSESSIONS
Further in event Of the opinion that the best
usein the interests Of all the public been made
Of the common Inheritance, II is needul consider why not
for only after intelligent decision causes Of We
naly or Incompetence In otherwise competent men, when
elected 10 public office and trust expect TO choose
more wisely in future.
Consider for moment John Smith is the average
honest Industrious and capable, business he in
MS own title to all the public Of the state ne
also IN possession Of almost unlimited credit borrowing
power and under the laws OF congress and this state
power 70 select vast tracts Of land nominal
cost for reclamation by conveying the he the
acquired land What would John Smith, the individual do
under such conditioner Would be apt to transfer his
powers and convey his property strangers together with
all the profits to DO made out Of the enterprise for practically
no considerations Or would he exercise his rights
his own credit develop his property and thereby pre-
serve ito himself the profits and emoluments9 If John
Smith the individual, would act, why not John Smith,
governor or incumbent OF other public Officer What
there oeen what there to hinder the enactment Of laws