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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19

THE value of the macadam high ! way in the south has never been so strongly impressed on farming communities as now, when excessive rains make the unimproved road prac- tically impossible. Roadbeds of the macadam class are costly as compared
 with the ordinary Good Roads in gravel constrrc- Bad Weather tion. The latter
 does well enough for normal seasons but in time of cloudbursts and floods all but the hardest roads are so badly damaged that they have to be rebuilt in part, if not altogether.
 The first cost of heavy macadam is a small matter when highways are subjected to flood tests. The best pays in the end. It will be economy, therefore, if counties in their future appropriations for good roads set apart a larger proportion of their construction funds for the most sub stantial of modern highways. Such highways are never so badly out of repair, even in uncommonly wet years, that loaded teams cannot make ordi- nary headway over them.
 After this rainy season is over highway crews in every part of the south will have to work overtime in order to get roads and bridges in fairly good condition before winter sets in
 The two days set apart in August every year by the governor of Ala bama, known as good road days, when all able-bodied citizens of the state are called upon to work on the high ways or contribute in money the price of hired labor, should witness more activity all along the line next month than ever before. If there is full turnout vast results will oe in evidence.
 TATHEN George Jones, teamster w disappeared from his usua
 
 haunts in Sistersville, w. Va, il seemed as if the earth had opened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19

hMIeI Su al lHe biI mIng nam. Ala. post office as second class matter under act of Congress March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
THESE HOT DAYS

From the New York Globe. I wish I were a pint of cream;
 There's nothing I could dream of Would give me more intense delight
 Than being made ice cream of.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
Sow Bean a Promising Crop.

Notable progress has been made in
bringing about the commercial utiliza-
ton of soy bean seed for the manufac-
ture of oil, meal, and various more or
less complex products, according to the
annual report of the chief of the bureau
and plant industry, The soy bean, the
report states, is well adapted to the
whole cotton belt, and indeed TO the
whole corn region. In the cotton belt 1t
PROMISES to be an important element
wherever the acreage of cotton has been
reduced. The immature bean seeds make
very delicious vegetable and are canned
with ease. Inasmuch as soy beans can
be more cheaply produced than any other
bean seed. it is believed that there Is
large field for the canning of green soy
beans. Efforts are now being made TO
induce canning factories to put the prod
net on the market. In the growing oil
the soy bean and in manufacturing prod
nets therefrom the United States can
successfully compete with the Orient.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
The Threatened Deficit.

4 recent item of news which has occa-
stoned small interest in proportion to It's
importance is the prediction of Secretary
McAdoo. in his annual report to Con
gress, that while the present fiscal year
will turn out satisfactorily, the one that
is to follow, from all appearances, VIII
disclose deficit running into nine fg-
ures. that is. in excess of Sl0o,0oO,ooo'
and perhaps twice that figure.
Where is the new money to come
from? 1t looks as if the orange were
pretty well squeezed now, with income
taxation at double the original rates soon
to 90 into effect, with the sugar duty re-
tanned, and nearly everything else that
has ever occurred to federal tax gatherers
as likely to yield results already under
the hsrrow.
OF one thing we may be reasonably
sure. Taxes, however levied, will in the
long run find Judgment on the shoulders
of the masses. They are the ultimate
bearers OF the burden. The rich, on
whom the levy first falls, are too often
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11

nothing but tax collectors, ever ready to
shift the load from their own backs to
those of ultimate consumers" who can
not get out from under.
Meanwhile, the Congress of the United
States. representing all the people, has
decreed that the Watertown arsenal, at
our doors, shall turn out just half as
much per man and per dollar invested in
the plant as it yielded before the efficien-
CIV system fell under the legislative ban.
Nobody made any campaign in this state
in protest against cutting into two the
product of human labor, and yet that
change constitutes a load that the null
titude must pay not in visible taxes,
but in that point of ultimate Judgment
known as the cost of living"
Look at the taxes which our public
service corporations have to pay. for ex-
ample. Then see these corporations go
ing before public bodies to get their rates
raised. nota bly, in freight and passenger
service. And then see these higher costs
diffusc themselves through the price OF
articles in the grocery store.
There are other factors. to be sure, but
our tax burden. due to the waste in all
public operations, is very large one.
The deficit which Secretary McAdoo secs
coming should summon American atten-
ton to a problem that we cannot readily
tlismiss.-Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
ROCHESTER,

Mrs. Homer Stoughton of Barre has
been recent guest of her son, IL. u
Stoughton.
Miss Agnes Brown is entertaining her
friend Miss Hattie Mayo of Northheld'
for a few days.
Misses Emily Stockwell and Ruth
Greeley were in Gaysville recently, the
guests of Miss Leda Smith.
W. II. Campbell has received news OF
the death of his aunt, Mrs. f. G. Belding,
in California. She was born in Roches-
ter and went to California in 1858. Mrs.
Bedding was II years of age.
Miss Mabel McCray was at home from
ST. Johnsbury for the week end.
Judge L. II. Edgerton is in Woodstock
for the December term of court.
Alfred Cove has stored his household
goods and is boarding at Henry Fifeld's
for the winter.
True Austin is in Woodstock as petit
juror. ;,
DR.. George Morris has had an attack
of appendicitis, but is improving,
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Whitney and little
daughter are visiting Mrs. Whitney's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Kezer.
Mr. and Mrs. X. II. Upper have re-
turned to their home in Montpelier, after
spending several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
II. II. Cushman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
Help Help! VS.. the Polite Drama.

A woman has written to The American
Magazine protesting the melodramatlc
plsys of the stage. Walter Prichard Eat
on answers her in an article in the De-
cember issue. Here is part OF her let
ter:
Dear Sir: This is plea for hetp
from the A. v. and NJ, meaning the
American Victims of Melodrama. Consld-
err it an urgent request to be represent
cd "a opposed TO this onslaught OF melo-
dramatic stuff this reeking, bloody, vii
Ian pursued her, Bertha, the Beautiful
Sewing Machine Girl Nellie, the Cloak
Model stor OF stuff for which We the
public. are asked to pay our two dollars
per seat.
"What is drama in America coming
to? What on earth is the matter with
us that we backslide ten years in Ora
matte standards, and revei in the old
Give me back my baby boy! DO you
think she will 60 easy, or shall we drug
herr false.to-life thrillers We are sick
of this sort of plays, weary OF their me-
chanical construction, of the convention
al william, hero and heroine, of their ar
tificial human interest, OF their trashy
romance and cheap excitement. they
died natural death years ago; why,
then. are managers using the pulmotor
on the rottine eorpses? Please, Mr.. ORA
matte Critic. lift your voice against
them. We, the public, don't want them
at all. We go to see them, yes, Alas /!
we are starving, and we take the only
substitute for drama offered us
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
BETHEL

J. F. Demers is recovering from an at
tack OF rheumatism which has kept him
at home several days and in bed most OF
the time A week ago he was kicked by
a horse and was laid up day with an
injury to a knee. After working two
DAYS trouble developed in one shoulder
and he has suffered intensely some OF
the time. 1t seems that the horses kick
threw him up against the side OF the
stable iniuring the shoulder where rheu.
matism developed later. Max Foskett of
Rochester has been assisting in the De-
mers baker.
Gilman Marshall is working in NJ. +.
GaskelPs store and attending high school.
Clifford Aikens of Barnard is working at
the Bascom house and attending high
school.
F. A. Northrup was pushing a moving
machine from his barn floor lately when
the bar sprang up with great force and
clipped one cheek slightly, leaving a
mark but doing no serious injury where
a broken jaw was about the least that
might have been expected.
Fred Clodgo returned yesterday to his
work in Granitevile after spending few
DAYS at home. Arthur w. Vivian also
returned after a few days at D. {. Rog
ers', where his wife will remain over the
holidays.
There will be no town basketball team
this season. Towns near will have no
teams and games could not be arranged
without too great travelling expenses.
Mrs. Ira Smith of Gaysville has come
to spend the winter at G. II. kimballs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
What He Was Allowed to Do.

A Presbyterian delegate who was ac-
eustomed to being sent to denomination
al conventions to extend fraternal greet
ings was delegated to the general con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
Rising to speak, he said it was always
an interesting study to him to note the
different receptions accorded him at the
conventions of the various denomina-
tions.
whenever | attend convention of
the Episcopal church, for example" said
he. 81 find | can do anything ! like ex-
cept preach in the pulpit. When | go
before the Baptist church | am accorded
every privilege except that of taking
communion. And" he said with a smile,
when l appear among the Methodists, |
notice / am allowed every privilege ex-
cept taking the colleetion!"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
W4SHINGTON

Mrs. W o. Hutchinson is improving. so
she is able to sit up. DR.. Hutchinson has
returned from the hospital at Montreal.
where he went for an operation for blood
poisoning of the face. He is much inn
proved. but expects to return to that IN
stitution the last of the week for treat
ment.
Arnold Weller spent Sunday at his
home here. He has employment at tho
Woolworth store in Barre.
The following officers were elected at
the last meeting of the Washington
grange: Master, G. A. Bohonon; over
seer. l. L. Wood; steward, C. H. Me
Allister; lecturer Mrs. c. II. Cooney;
treasurer, Frank Ordway; assistant
steward, George Dennison; lady stewart,
Lulu Gallant; chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Wei
Ter; gate keeper, c. ID. Palmer; Ceres,
Mrs G. A. Bohonon; Pomona, Mrs. |. l..
Wood: Flora Mrs Weller.
O. 5. Cheney has taken his bed. He is
suffering with bad limb.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
Sure Enough.

Being we'll equipped physically. Mi
ehael Murphy had no difficulty in holding
his Job as village sexton, until the first
intcrment when ne was asked to sign
the certificate. Il can't write said
Mike. and was discharged.
Out of a job, Mike turned to contract
ing and in time became wealthy and
figure in his community. When he APP
piled to the lending hank Tor loan oil
$50 he was assured that he could get it,
and was asked to sign the necessary
notes. Again he was obliged to reply:
Il can't write
The banker was astounded. "And you
have accumulated all this wealth and
position without knowing how to write"
he exclaimed. what would VOC have
been to-day II you could writef"
Mike paused a moment aud answered.:
Il would have been sexton"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
HANCOCK

Harold Spencer has gone to Boston for
an indefinite stay. Mrs. Spencer Will
Join him later.
The ladies of the Olive Branch society
met with Mrs. A. L. Miller Wednesday
afternoon for their annual meeting and
elected the following officers; President,
Mrs Kate Fifeld; ce-president, Mrs.
Edith Spencer; secretary, Mrs. Lena Tay-
lor; treasurer, Mrs. A. l.. Miller. A. SO
cial hour followed the business meeting
and refreshments of cake and cocoa were
served.
Dana Marsh returned from court at
Middlebury Friday night, but may be re-
called.
Carl and Pearl Eaton were in Middle
bury last week, attending court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Haynes OF South
Rovalton have been recent guests at FL
more Goodyear's
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Scott were in
Ripton last week.
Mrs. Harry Blair is visiting her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hatch, in Colebrook,
n H.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
He Got UP.

A traveller who put up for the night at
the leading hotel in a small town had be-
fore retiring left explicit instructions to
be called for an early train. He was
very earnest about the matter, and
threatened the clerk with all manner of
punishment if that duty was neglected.
Early in the morning the guest was dis
turbed by lively tattoo upon the door.
"Well?" he demanded, sleepily.
1--WE got an important message for
you" replied the boy.
The guest was up in an instant, opened
the door, and received from the boy a
large envelope. He tore open the envel-
ope hastily, and inside found slip of
paper on which was written in large let
tiers:
"Why don't you get up?" He got up.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
GR4NITEVILLE

NIurdo Campbell and Roscoe Maclver
of Mortified spent the weekend at their
homes.
Michael Campbell, Emmett Hslligan
and Francis Coughlin have gone to Hart
ford. Conn. TO seek employment
Thirty three candidates Tor the c. Q.
F. were examined. limitations will take
place in January.
A child was born Saturday, Dec. 0, to
Mr.. and Mrs. James Scott.
Moses Murphy. who has been employed
in Claremont, y. H., is visiting at his
home.
Regular meeting OF branch No. l., q.
W. /. L. Of y. A., viii be held in Miles.
hall Wednesday evening, Nov. l3, at I
O'Clock. Nomination OF officers for the
next term. A good attendance Is de-
sired. P. ]. Finnigsn, sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
MRS. KERNS' ADVICE
To Weak, Nervous Rundown Women

So. Cumberland, Md. For a long
time | suffered from a nervous break
down. | could not cat OF sleep and was
so weak | could hardly walk. My hus-
band heard about Ninol and got me to
try IT, Now have good appetite, sleep
soundly and am well and strong. Every
nervous. weak, rundown woman should
try Vinoi.-AIrs ID. W. herns.
We guarantee Ninol TO create 3
healthy appetite, aid digestion and make
pure healthy blood. Red Cross Phar-
macy. Floyd G. Russell, Prop, Barre
also at the leading drug store in all
Vermont towns.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
A GOOD WINTER HABIT

Many people dread winter because
the sudden climatic changes bring
colds, grippe, rheumatism, tonsilitis or
bronchitis. But thousands of we'll
informed men and women today avoid
much sicknessfor themselves and their
children by taking a few bottles of
SCOTS Emulsion to make richer blood,
for,ify the membranes of the throat
andchestand create body-warmthtore-
s:st sickness. Soldiers at war receive COD
liver oil; it will also strengthen YOU
scott s. povvue. Bloomfield. M. l6-a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
Sure Enough

"These stockings are SO full of holes
that they are worthless, auntie," said a
lady to an old colored woman, pen
sioner of the family and mother OF many
children.
"No'm. dey amt" replied auntie, calm,
" appropriating them. "'Rastus and
Verbena got such black laigs dat de holes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
ElfST MONTPELIER

Masquerade dance and oyster supper
at village hall, Friday evening, Dec. 10.
We don't expect Mr.. Sunday, but would
like TO have you come and bring your
friends. Prizes will be given to both
ladies and gentlemen wearing the best
and poorest costumes Dancing from )
until . o'clock Music, Dudley's orches-
ira Hall tickets 75c per couple. Sup
per 25c per plate.-Ady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
A Quiet Joker.

Wandering over a field one day man
came across a large stone inscribed;
Turn me over"
After much difficulty he succeeded If
turning it. over and found on the under
side of the stone the words; "Now turn
me back again, so that | can catch some
other IDIOT"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
1t Tasted So Good, But

"Are YOU the Answers to Correspond
ents' editor?" inquired the pale, dyspep-
tic looking caller at publishing house
on the day after Christmas.
81 am" replied the lady addressed.
"What can | do for your"
First" answered the man, "what will
dissolve a chunk of lead in the human
stomach? Second, won't you please re
frain from publishing recipes for plum
pudding next Christmas"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
Some Kinds Of Property

are dear even as gifts. 0ftentimes a
bargain costs a family its fortune. 1t
is a wise man that knows MS invest
nents. Insurance and annuities mend
many monstrous mistakes 9th year
Life ms. Co, Of VI lMutual.l
$. 5. Ballard. general agent, Rialto build
inc. Montpelier, W.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11

won't show, nohow, en- dem chilluns wot
got WALLER meat kin wear two pairs at do
same time; en- you know, Mis- Joe, dat
de holes in all dem stockings amt gwine
ter hit in de same places"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
WEBSTERvILLE.

Regular meeting of Winona council,
No S. Wednesday evening, Dec. 3D. All
members requested to be present Busi-
ness of Importance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
EAST BARRE.

Regular meeting of Winona council
No. s, Wednesday evening, Dec. Is. All
members requested to be present Bust.
ness of Importance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-11
WILLIAMSBURG.

Regular meeting NJ. w. of 4. Tuesday
evening, Dec. IL. Election OF officers.
All members come.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-20
State Highway Engineers
To Prepare Bridge Plans

The state highway engineering de-
partment will also submit plans for the
proposed bridge across the river TO tho
viewers according to the report Of
Chief Deputy Cantine to the Highway
commission. The viewers asked the
state highway engineers to submit two
plans, one for steel and one for con-
crete and these plans win be submitted
to the viewers with the plans now un-
der consideration which were prepared
by prominent engineers throughout the
northwest.
The section of Mr. Cantines report
referring to the Salem bridge follows:
'The department is informed this
date that the viewers having in charge
the bridge over the Willamette river
at Salem have required the Highway
Department to prepare plans; first, for
steel bridge; second, for concrete
bridge. This action should result in n
competition between the two types OF
construction, allowing the County
courts to make their final decision On
the basis Of submitted bids accom-
panied by certified check for the
respective types Of structure. 1t would
appear that the action taken is wise
proceeding"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-20
Civilization Playing
Game Against Murderers

Stanford University, Cal, Jan. 90
"When the war is over, civilization
mutilated, emascuated, willie start 30
years ahead Of where it was at the end
of our Civil war, or the Franco-Prus-
sian war;
This was the prediction today Of
David Starr Jordan, chancellor of Stan.
ford university, and one of America Is
foremost peace advocates. DIR. Jor-
dan declared his belief in ultimate
world peace remains unsnaken.
"There is nothing in this war to
change ones opinion of war or of the
possibility and necessity Of interna'
tional peace. The anarchy of arml.
ment is sure to make war possibil
ity, but this anarchy OF armament
is only temporary thing.
"Civilization is playing great
game against murderers, robbers, duel
lists and stricklers on honor. In this
game, it must win every game or lose
the whole series. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-20
The Servant In the House

Tomorrow evening Salem again has
the opportunity Of attending one of
the strongest moral dramas of the day,
when William Owen, an actor of ma
tional reputation and his company or
players, give "The Servant in the
House" at the Grand thaetre.
This strong production of contempo-
rary drama is to be given under the
auspices of the Salem high school stu
dent body, who consider themselves
fortunate in being able to offer so fine
a production to the people of this city.
This play is one of the best of mod
ern moral dramas and gives forth such
facts as grip the heart in their truth.
fulness and meaning in presenting life
as it really is today. The author is a
well known dramatist and playwright
and has won distinction under the pen
name Of Charles RAun Kennedy. He
has during his life played many parts
in the play of life, and is one of the
most fitted of men to snow us the con.
ditiOns of modern life.
The players who are presenting this
play are artists in every sense of the
word ranking alongside Of the Ben
Greek players who need no introduc-
tion to the American public as the
best in the United States in their line.
William Owen, who heads the. company,
is one of the most famous of actors on
the American stage, having won wide
renown throughout his life by his dra-
matte work. Altogether the players
are SO truly creatial in their interpre-
tation of the theme of the play and
they so captivate the audience that
the realism is doubled. They have met
with much success in the east and now
after an engagement of six weeks in
New York City and of three months in
Chicago, both of unrivaled success the
company is touring the western states,
where they are again making a reputa-
tiOn.
The press always speaks very highly
of the play and when first presented,
the Outlook gave a very critical re,
view in which they praised the play as
the work of a true dramatist that
would touch the heart of the world,
which statement has been shown to be
true.
All theatre.goers should plan to at
tend "The Servant in the House, at
the Grand theatre, Friday, at S:45 p.
m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-20
PREPAREDNESS PLANS
ARE BADLY MUDDLED
Everybody Says All the Other
Fellows Ideas Are
Dead Wrong

Washington, Jan. 20.-Secretary of
War Garrison S plan for a continental
army is apparently doomed More
over, other features of the administra-
tion preparedness program are so con
fused that any measure passing both
houses is likely to be compromise.
Friends of Senator Chamberlain, of
Oregon, military committee chairman,
expect him to announce soon his open
opposition to the continental plan.
Moreover, General Leonard Wood 3 ex-
pressions against this scheme have
tended to increase antagonism to it.
If Chamberlain takes his anticipated
course, then the preparedness situa-
tion will be this:
Secretary Garrison favoring the con.
tinental plan.
Chairman Hay of the house commit
tee supporting the idea of building up
the militia.
Chamberlain favoring his bill for
universal service as in the Australian
system.
Half dozen other plans of varying
kinds.
One outcome suggested as the result
of this situation is that Garrison may
abandon his advocacy of the continen-
tai system.
Chamberlain announced today he
would favor Garrison scheme only
as a second cnoice.
. Like General Wood, l favor com.
pulsory service under short term en-
listment with the provision allowing
a soldier to be discharged into the re-
serve when an authorized officer pro
nounees MIN inefficient. This should be
wonderful stimulant to ambitious
young men.
"Tne continental army plan is un-
satisfactory and it lacks effectiveness.
But possibly it has one political ad-
vantage which the other plans lack -
President Wilson favors it. For nv
part, if ] cant get pie, 1 will take pud
ding"