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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
Bryan the Prophet.

William Jennings Bryan has placed on
record his opinion that President Wilson
will be reelected
II may be that the prediction will be
borne out by the facts. Nobody can
tell in June what is going to happen in
November. The future is full of posi-
bilities. Although the betting in New
York is said to favor Hughes, profes-
sional gamblers sometimes lose, and very
often they hedge.
The fact that Mr. Bryan foresees the
reelection OF Wilson is, taken by itself,
something that should cheer Mr.. Hughes
and his supporters. Mr.. Bryan as a
prophet has been no more successful than
he has been as a candidate. He has al
most always succeeded, before election,
in naming as victor the man destined for
defeat. In 1912 ne succeeded in picking
a winner merely because he couldn't help
it-Boston Traveller.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
Mr.. Hughes, Americanism.

Those Democrats who are now devot.
ing their intellectuals TO the consider.
alton Of Charles f. Hughes Americsnism
are disturbed, not by the quality of his
sentiment, but by its inelusiveness. They
are seeking. for partisan advantage, to
extort from him a definition Of his de-
voti0n to the United States narrower
than his mental integrity will permit
him to utter. Their quarrel is not based
on any lack Of Americanism in the Re
publican candidate, but on his consistent
refusal TO put upon il bounds or limita-
tons through the operation Of which
they might achieve a little nutriment to
sustain their opposition to him.
Not the least interesting aspect Of the
concerted effort now making 20 compel
Mr. Hughes to assert that he is less
American than he is appears in the di-
verting solemnity Of its authors in their
assumption that the gentleman whom
they sttaek and the electorate fail 10
recognize their snimus and are deceived
BY their impatient pre- Of disinterested
patriotism In this instance they be
tray en- innocence more remarkable in its
than admirable in those who
take upon themselves the direotion Of
important sFsirs-New York sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

to have made the murderous raid on Co
lumbus, n. NJ; they broke up the bands
into still smaller groups and inflicted
many casualties; they even wounded
Francisco Villa, ii the reports be be-
lieved. But they haven't got Villa; they
haven't entirely stopped the attacks and
depredations of his skulking followers.
The work is not accomplished; President
Wilson's avowed purpose OF eliminating
| Villa in order to secure protection for
the American border towns has not been
J gained. Yet along comes a Mexican who
claims to be the responsible government
of that troubled country and demands
that the American troops quit Mexican
territory, or stand the consequences,
claiming that he is capable OF looking
after Villa granting that Villa is alive
and will see TO it that the American Dor
der is policed on the southern side. With
marked effrontery he tells the govern
ment of the United States what it must
and what it must not do in the situation
that has developed and in the situations
that are to develop for heaven knows
how long. A de facto government which
is shaking in its boots for fear of what
may happen to it at the hands OF its own
people pipes forth in what amounts to a
virtual command to a government of
l00,000,000 people and shows them the
door. Shall we listen to any such ulti- ]
matums as this small bored generalissimo |
down in Mexico sends up to Washington,
knowing full well that his promises could
not be relied upon even II they were sin
oere? If the government at Washington
in spirit of ultra sensitiveness &C
quiesces in this demand it will make the
United States ridiculous in international
circles. Remember, we have not captured
Villa and we have not put a stop to Mex
lean raids on border towns. Remember
ing those two facts, we cannot withdraw
the American forces from Mexican terri
tory and still claim to be a nation with
backbone.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
ALFALFA DEMONSTRATION.
Was Held at George McFarlsnd's Yester-
day Afternoon.

About 80 farmers gathered at George
Netherlands alfalfa patch located neal
South Barre yesterday afternoon to study
the crop and its possibilities.
Mr.. Mcfarland sowed this alfalfa a
year ago this spring the 23d of June
The preceding crop was corn which had
been carefully cultivated to eliminate
witch grass. The ground was considered
in a good state OF fertilization and Mr.,
Mcfarland added liberal application OF
hen manure. The soil is OF light sandy
type but has seemed TO respond readily
to this kind OF fertilization and treat
ment. last year one crop was taken
from the field in July; the second crop
came along good and part of it was cut
in September. On the part that was not
cut, however, the crop this year averaged
at least six inches more growth. This
seemed to be due TO the fact that the
crop that was left last September fur.
nished a protection TO the roots which
did not hold in the case where it was
cut off clean.
This particular crop showed a great
many points about the growing of al
falfa which are interesting to note. The
fact that where water washes the land
seriously or where it deposits sediment
to any great extent, it allows the grass
TO come in and crowd the alfalfa was
illustrated on a small section of the field.
The presence of the dodder plant was
also noted on parts of the field. This
weed usually comes as an adultersnt in
the seed, therefore we must buy clean
seed. Mr. McFarland's alfalfa is of the
Turkestan variety. which is one of the
northern grown types. IL had attained
at this cutting made June Ia, about 30
inches of growth and was estimated to
cut one and thnee-fourths tons per acre.
The county agent gave a short talk
a bout the general principles involved in
growing alfalfa The five following fac
tors seem worthy Of note: Drainage,
lining. fertilization. time
Of cutting. Il is very probable that
failures in growing alfalfa may be &C
sounted for BY the absence or misappli-
cation Of some one or more Of these fac
tors. The time Of cutting seems very
important. Ordinarily the new shoots
begin 10 start about the time that the
plant blossoms However. as was the
zse az Mr.. McFarlsnd's. the wet weath-
= has caused these shoots 10 start rsth-
r early, therefore the crop was cut BE-
ore blossoming in order 10 retain the
boots 20 start the second crop.
u
.ary 10 keep up the growth q alfalfa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

Greenfield apparently is not very well
satisfied with its 100000 federal building
now nearing completion. The Gazette of
that town says that the lobby is far from
large enough, the sorting room adequate
for present needs only, with no provision
for the towns growth, and the general
appearance of the structure such that if
the words post Office" did not appear
over the entrance strangers would mis-
take it for a gsrage.-Brattleboro Re-
former.
There is only one way to get federal
building of satisfactory appearance; and
that is to use granite or marble in the
exterior construction. Either one Of
those stones lends a distinction and a
tone which brick and mortar cannot give.
There is no likelihood of anyone mistsk-
ing the granite postoffice in Barre for a
garage, nor the marble postoffice in Mont
pelier. The appearance Of the former is
particularly far removed from that OF
garage and its architectural beauty grows
upon one with each new sight of it.
Montpelier's federal building, though
most skillfully concealed by trees and
thereby given a somewhat sombre sp-
pearance, is nevertheless fairly attrac-
tive A building OF brick would have
looked so per cent worse than the present
structure in either city. We can imagine
Just about how Greenfeld's new postofice
structure looks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
Vermont Academy's Future.

In fairness to Principal George B. Law.
son of Vermont academy it should be
said that there is no truth to the story
appearing in some of the state papers TO
the effect that his resignation was sud
den or due TO friction between him and
the trustees. AS stated in The Reformer
several days ago, DR.. Lawson's resigna-
tion has been in the hands of the trus-
tees since April 90, 1t was voluntary
and unsolicited, due chiefly to his I'M
willingness to carry longer the heavy
strain imposed upon him by the state of
the schools finances. 1t means without
doubt that Vermont academy will be
closed, for the problem OF making both
ends meet has been one that has given
both DR.. Lawson and the trustees great
deal of concern for long time.-Brat-
tleboro Reformer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
TALK OF THE TOWN

Have that tire repaired at Hastings
yulcanizing shop, North Main street.-ad
The Presbyterian choir is asked IL
meet for rehearsal tonight at 1886
o'clock.
To reduce our stock, we are selling
green slabs, mixed hard and soft wood
for 81 50 load, cash. Calder & Richard
son, phone 450
Still limited supply of those large
5xs foot American flags at The Times of
fee. Cut coupon and present it with
csc and get one.
Auction sale Saturday at p. M: One
good horse, buggy. Two express wagons
two harnesses. delivery sleigh, blankets,
rubber covers, brushes, whips, will be sold
at City Auction Market as above o. H.
Hale, auctioneer.
Center Rutland is sending strong ball
team, together with good weather, and
when they line up against the strong
Barre Athletics Saturday afternoon at
the trotting park there will be some bat
tie. Gallagher and Fowlie will do honors
for the home team. Let us hear you
roofing for the local boys. Grandstand
frees--adv.
Miss Nellie Morton, who has been visit
ing at the home of Mrs. John Mercer of
Maple avenue and with other friends in
Barre, returned Yesterday TO her home in
Boston. where she is to join her sister,
Miss Gladys Morton, who was recently
graduated from the training school for
nurses at the Mary Fletcher hospital in
Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
SHALL WE orIT MEXIool

Three months and six.days sgo-or, Ia
be more definite, on March lO-President
Wilson issued an order TO send 5000
United States troops into Mexico in pur-
suit of Villa" as his words had Il. and
with the avowed purpose "of capturing
him and putting stop TO his forays.
The 5000 men went, after some delay in
mobilization. They were followed by
others and then by still more. till At the
present time there are approximately
40,Oo0 soldiers in Mexico or on territory
Immediately contiguous thereto. About
all the available regular army. barring a
few squadrons left At Fort Ethan Allen
and other Rarrisons the length and
breadth Of the Lard. are now engaged 10
the pursuit Of villa They made deep
forsys into Mexican territory. ss far
south e. 80 miles thev met satterei
ban5s % the tr0ops which are supposed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
TALK OF THE TOWN
See Abbott's line Of wash goods.


Get large 5xs-foot flag to-day. Cou-
pom and csc at The Times office.
Tennis shoes at Shea's Shoe Store Sat
urday 49c, black, tan and white.
Cecil bowers and George Murray left
! the city yesterday for st. Paul. Mimi,
where they expect to find employment.
Charles Murphy returned this morning
to his home in Plattsburg, n. Y, after
spending several days in the city on bus
mess.
The animated weekly showing the L.
s. troops crossing the border, Villa and
his bandits, the kaiser on the battlefield,
the New York Giants and other items of
interest. At the Bijou.--adv.
Baseball, Saturday, 3 p, m, trotting
park, Center Rutland VS.. B. A. c. Gal
lagher and Fowlie will work for Barre
Athletics. Admission, 25c; ladies, 1oc.
Grandstand free. A good game. All up.
adv.
Miss Ella Hoyt, who was recently grad
usted from Spaulding high school has
gone to Weathersfield, there to join her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hoyt, who
moved from Barre to Weathersfeld a
short time ago
NtuLeI hubidnu mas one OF I1P stf0np-
est teams in the southwestern part of the
state. This will be their first trip to
Barre. A good game Is sure to be the
order. Come out fans. Granite City
trotting park, Saturday at p. m.--adv
Mr.. and Mrs, Louis GuilIette, who re-
Gently closed their home on Camp street,
left the city this morning for Burlington,
where they are TO reside, the former hav-
ing secured a position in garage. G. w.
Paequet of Summer street, who recently
purchased Mr.. Guillette's blacksmith
shop in the south end, has taken posses
sion of the property,
New men that the Italians will have
in their line up next Saturday down on
the Berlin street grounds are sam La
vote, the St Anslem's star third saeker,
and Bresnahan who has been guarding
the short field position at Middlebury the
past season. Bresnahan will arrive in
the city on the evening train tonight or
tomorrow morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
Bargaining for Memorial.

The news item that the North Troy
G. A. R. post is to deed its property con-
sisting of hall and land, to the town in
exchange for a monument to the dead
is striking example of the fast thin
ming ranks OF the boys in blue That
the post has property it fortunate
but that it should be compelled to bar
gain it in exchange for memorial is a
sad commentary on the spirit of the
people of to-day. What town is there
whose people could not and should not
erect simple public monument to the
soldiers who have left us to fight for
their country? Barton ought to erect
suitable memorial to those who went
out from here. Who is the one to start
such movement Barton Monitor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

Make it cover the ground and so keep
down the weeds and grass, Mr.. McFar-
land used on this piece this spring a
chemical top dressing at the rate of 400
pounds to the acre, HI plans to top
dress again for his next crop. The al
falfa hay has practically The same value
so far as nutrition and amount of food
is concerned, ton for ton, as clover hay.
1t does seem, however, to be more paa-
table and better liked by the stock and
seems to have an appetizing quality
which gives it distinct advantage. Ali
kinds of farm stocks including the hens
and pigs seem 10 like it and do well on
il.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
Three Recitals by Miss coburn's Pupils.

The annual recital of the piano pupils
of Miss Maud Z. Coburn was held in
Rowland hall Wednesday afternoon and
evening and Thursday evening, before
very large and attentive audiences. From
the Oldest to the youngest, difficult pieces
were correctly executed and brought
| forth from parents and friends hearty
applause. The work of the pupils re.
flected the ability of Miss Coburn as a
pianoforte teacher. The programs are
as follows:
Wednesday Afternoon.
Duet, "Snow Bells Polka" (Behrl. Sarah
Sector and Mary Sector; March" (Kohler),
Anita Villa May Lily (smallwood), Laura
villa Morning Prayer" tstreabbosl, Grace
BLUM "Bluebell" tSmalwood). Dorothy Ste
phens Playing Tag" tWiliamsl, Vivian Ma
lott song "Babyland' (Piernel. Loretta Pa
pin. acc. by Lillian Papin Little FAIRY
March tstreabbos,, Sarah Sector Spinning
Song (Ellmenreichl Isabel Milne; Cuckoo
Song" (Popp), Dorothy Barclay; Dolls
Dream" toesten) Lillian Stevens Heather
Rose" (Langel, Florence Summers violin solo,
Marjorie Smith, acc ~ Beatrice Pan na On
Smith, Mary Sector; Cricket Dance" tDel-
laheldl, Clara Lawliss Dance OF the Marion
ettcs' (Kohlerl, Marguerite Kent Little
WancereF tLange)t Rnooa bootn NaIhP Va
the Gipsies" (Behr) Winons Griffith "Mignon-
ette'' (Liehnerl. Florence Jones Trio, Christ
kindl" (Gavotte-Andrel. Sarah Sector. Clara
Lawliss, Winona GrfRth.
wednesday Evening.
Trio. March" (Strenbbogl, Arthur Robert
son, James Duncan. George Walker; Apple
Tree Swing" lMerril), William Gellatly
"HarebelI' (Smalwoodl George Walker
Sweet Violet tSmallwood), LleweIlyn Pies
It'd; Hunting Butterflies" tHirschl, james
Duncan; duet, True Friendship tMerol,
Ralph Patch and Leon Cummings I'm Rank and
File" tLange) George Rivers Village Black
smith (Heins), Harold Westeott: "Twitterins
OF the Sparowrs" Hoist. Lyndal Lebourvesu
vioIin solo Lawrence GAuthier. acc, by Louis
yeale; blooming Valley" Fischer, Arthur
Farewell to the Alps" (Bohml,
David Rennie; song The New Soldiers
(BirreI, Lynda Leboarveau, acc. by Leslie
Iadd trio "MaEurka des Trsineaux" lie
lngs: Evening Chimes" tHeinsl, Wufred FL
sanwinter; .'Glockenspiel'' Helms. Louis
VsaIe. Loves Caprice fHeindl), Ralph
Patch duet. June Bugs" Hoist. Leslie Ladd
and Louis Veale: ''Herzeleid" tBehrl, Leon
Cummings "Con Amore'' Beaumont Leslie
Ladd; song, "A Perfect Day Bond, George
r. Maekay trio. "Juhelfeier' tKramerl, Leslie
Ladd David Rennie Wilfred Eisenwinter.
Thursday Evening.
Trio. lie Secret tGautierl, Ruth wyliet
rwenyth Ladd Lillian Papin; Legend OF
Love- (Ducellel. Dorothy Smith Spinning
Wheel tHemann), Frances Fadden Twilight
Reverie' fDucelIe) Elizabeth Murray Scarf
Dance" (Chaminade), Lillian Papin; The
Pretty skater (Hennesl, Gwenyth Ladd
Song of the Waves" (Johnston). Lucy Wells
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

The several bands of gypsies which
have been making their annual parades
across Vermont have learned that they
are held TO be undesirables. The police
department of Burlington took prompt
action in giving one band final send-off
into New York state by firmly declaring
that the nomads would not be permitted
to make their rendezvous anywhere in
the vicinity of Burlington. 1t is one
class of people that Vermont does not
care for.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16
CURRENT COMMENT
Brattleboro's Appraisal.

A substantial increase in the valuation
of stocks of local banks was what pre-.
vented Brattleboro's grand list from
showing considerable decrease on &C.
count of the new tax law with its limited
offset feature and exemption Of book &C
counts. Under the circumstances the
town is fortunate that Ahe decrease in
taxa BILE property was no more than $751;
600, In many towns of the state, not
ably Burlington, the decrease this year
runs into hundreds of thousands although
Rutland and Bennington show slight
increase in spite OF the change in the law.
Bra ttleboro Reformer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

Silver Nymph" (Heins). Violet Borgh Ma
zurka Brilliante" (Bohm). Bessie Cummings !:
"Myrtles" tWachs), Dorothy Ahern "Mazurka
de Concert" (Passsrd). Mary Stephens; duet,
"Qui Vive' tGanxl Rachel Cutler and Beatrice
Papin song. Woods in May Parker, Miss
Henrietta Inglis, ace. by Beatrice Papin; Ca
price Bohemian" (Lebierrel. Laura Genest
La Sirene" tThomel, Ruth Wylie; Silver
Stars" tBohml Ruth Blake; "Madrilsna"
(Wachs). Ethel Loughheed; lie Lion du Jour
tLichnerl, Enes Aldrigetti; "Tocatee" (Du-
pontl, Gladys johnson Second Mazurta"
GODDARD, Lillian johnson; Air de Ballet
No. ], on. 30" (Chaminade), Dorothy Carson I;
'Polacca Brilliante'' weber, Beatrice Papin I;
La Cascade" (Bendel) Rachel Cutler; Polka
de la Refine" Raft, Evelyn Matheson trio,
"Glockenspiel" tkramer). Jennie Carson, Dor
othy Carson, Grace Wood.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

We respectfully submit that President
Wilson, attired in white trousers, blue
coat and far.spreading smile, was not
a very war like demonstration in Wash
ington's preparedness parade. BY what
twist of the imagination could anyone
assert that the United States, with a
president like that, is miltarist ma
ton?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

The Canadians are doing a good share
of the real fighting for the British army
on the western front. 0ftentimes during
the past two years, Great Britain would
have made sorry showing had it not
been for these men from over sea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

The report that Rumania may join the
allies because Russia is making ire
mendous drive into the Austrian army
shows what slight value is placed on the
merits Of the situation. To join the win
ner is the only commanding motive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

Talk about the possible appointment Of
William Howard Taft to Hughes place
on the bench has been revived; but there
is almost no likelihood that President
Wilson will appoint Taft, the more's the
pity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

An expectant people would like to hear
Colonel George Harvey's prophecy about
Charles z. Hughes chances for the presi
dency. Surely the gift of prophecy has
not deserted the transplsnted Vermonter
at this stage of the proceedings. Long
ago he named Hughes as the Republican
nominee. What about the election?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

That Hughes is believer in prepared
ness is indirectly proven by the fact that
Charles E. Hughes, ir., is taking the mill
tary training course at the Plattsburg
camp.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

The Democrats found popular chord
of Americanism, and thousand pair of
feet Immediately showed down the loud
pedal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

Dartmouth college has called as presi-
dent young man who is thoroughly i'm
bued with the Dartmouth spirit OF the
latter day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

In his way, President Wilson is about
the biggest political boss extant in the
United States.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

Theodore Roosevelt can be very much
in politics even now, if he decides to sup
port Charles E. Hughes for president.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

The yeggmen are not getting very rich
in their present trip through Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-16

Trio, lie Secret tGautierl, Ruth wylie,
Gwsnyth Ladd, Lillian Pspin; LEGEND OF
Love" fDucellel Dorothy Smith; Spinning
Wheel" (Hemann), Frances Fadden Twilight
Reverie'' fDucelle), Elizabeth Murrsy Scarf
Dance" (Chaminade), Lillian Papin me
Pretty Skater (Hennesl Gwenyth Ladd
Song of the Waves" (Johnston), Lucy Wells !;
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-29
Great Game at
Seattle Tomorrow

Seattle, WASH, Nov. 29.-Members of
the University of California and Wash
ington squads are on edge for the foot
ball fraeas heer tomorrow. If anyone
had his doubts as to whether the Uni
versity of California has good team
they would have been removed yester-
day after glimpsing the golden staters
romp through their practice session at
Dugdale Park. Every man on the team
appeared alert and at the right place in
the right time.
There are three bright twinkling
stars in the visitors lineup. They are
Sharpe, Brooks end Gordon, the giant
negro tackle. Sharpe is known up and
down .he coast as the fastest man on
the visiting squad.
The California crew pulled "slick-
err" on the fans here yesterday by an
nouneing it would work out on miver-
sity field and then beating it out to
Dugdale baseball park for practice.
Dobie drilled his squad in the open
game. Mayfield will start at tackle
with Calkins taking Grimm S place. All
members of both teams are in excellent
shape.