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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
MONTPELIER
Several City Officials Salaries Fixed by
City Council

An unusually large amount OF rou'
tine business was disposed of last
evening at the regular city council meet.
ing, the councillors being in session for
two hours and half. The building com
mittee of the city poor farm was au-
thorized to have constructed 80 or 30
foot addition to the barn at the city
farm, the specifications to be left to the
dicretion of the committee. The matter
of purchasing oil with which to reduce
the dust on the streets this summer was
left to the street committee, as to the
amount of quantity and grade.
The street committee was also in
structed to complete the new concrete
and steel bridge on State street, the high
way part of the bridge having been COW
cred with planks during the winter.
Water Commissioner John J, Chimney
reported to the council the plans of the
department during the summer and the
commissioner was authorized to go ahead
with his work as outlined. The depart
ment is to build sewers on upper Elm
street and on Baldwin street, install a
hydrant near the fire station on East
State street, and the upper reservoir at
Berlin pond will be cleaned. The coun
ell also instructed the city clerk and G.
De r. Bancroft to prepare the checklist
for the presidential primary to be held
May l6.
The report of the finance committee,
relative to salaries of the appointve Off
GERS, the city clerk, policemen, iremen,
ianitors, etc, was accepted. The salaries
remained unchanged, the fire chief to re-
ceive $l,l00, the police chief sI,l50 and
the overseer of the poor $50 a Month,
with the exception of the months of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
$4,000 FARM FIRE.
Corliss Morrill, House in North Danvills
Destroyed.

st. Johnsbury, April l3.-The house on
the Corliss Morrill, farm in North Dam
vile was burned yesterday afternoon
with loss of $4,000. The fire was dis
covered by the housekeeper after she
built fire in the dining room stove and
it was probably caused by defective
chimney Mr.. Morrill, and his son were
away and the housekeeper ran about .
quarter of mile to a neighbours to sum
mon help. The furniture on the ground
floor of the building was saved but there
was no chance of saving the house so tho
bucket brigade confined its work TO the
barns, which escaped the fire. The loss
is partially covered by insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
Henry W. Knight
A Stenographers Wonderful Success.

In the March American Magazine is the
story of Miss Helen Tyler, erstwhile
stenographer, whose nose" for success
full plays has made her producer. earn
ing millions for her stock holders.
Some years ago she went to work for
the publishing firm of Dodd Mead and
Co. Her work brought her into CON
tact with many novelists and play
wrights. Soon she got a job with the
play booking firm of Alice Kauser.
1T was the Selwyns production of
Bayard Veiller's Within the Law the
greatest popular theatrical success of
the last twenty years, that first brought
Miss Tyler into the limelight.
yet after it had been picked as win
ner by Miss Tyler, Within the Law
went begging. Said Miss Tyler:
81 have always felt a bit sorry for
one manager who got scared, after ac-
eepting the play, and returned it to the
author. When Mr.. WELLER told me of his
experience | did not change my
mind about the play. On the contrary,
decided that | would sink every dollar
had in its production if | could induce
other members of our firm to put up
some money for the same purpose. Not
quite sharing my belief in the ultimate
fortunes of the play, they responded
cautiously, which explains why l ac-
CURED so large share of the stock.
From the start the play proceeded to
break all records as a money maker.
""rhey called it luck" when ] picked
Under Cover Roi Cooper Megraue's
play, which ran in Boston over year
and nearly two years in New York
ga long list of managers turned
Town The Dummy protesting that it
Violated the prescribed canons of drama.
Against the advice OF some of my friends
formed stock company with five
called it The Play Pro
lucing company and produced The
Dummy in New York on an Easter
Monday"
1,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
Got the Habit.

First Southerner- Were you in New
York long enough to feel to home7
> Second Southerner- Yess, sir; why,
] got so / could keep my seat in the
cars with lady standing and not even
think about it.-Boston Globe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Governor G. w. Gates and daughter,
Miss Edith Gates, of Franklin, were in
the city last evening, the former meet
ing the members of the penal board in
connection with paroles. Gov. Gates and
his daughter leave to-day for Spring
field, Mass.
Mrs. c. E. Moulton and daughter,
Miss Beatrice Walker, left this morning
for Boston for a brief visit.
Justice John H. Watson and Mrs. Wat
son went this forenoon to Burlington,
where the former will meet other mem
bers of the supreme court.
Miss Lois Hoyt of Elm street, who has
been employed on the Ludlow Tribune
for the past few months, has com
pleted her duties and returned to-day
to this city.
Engineer c. H. Dewart of Burlington
was a visitor in the city to-day, being
engaged in work at the Office of the sec
rotary of state.
George L. Hunt returned to-day from
White River Junction, where he has been
on legal business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

A regular meeting Of 10y
ASNa al Green Mountain lodge
WI. o. o. f., NJ. L., will be
held in their hall this even
no at 7 O'Clock. Let all members Of the
egree team be present. Per order \. G.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
Ladies First.

Indignant Husband Ito man who, while
standing in a train, has been thrown
against a lady and used bad language -
How dare you swear, before my wife?
Passenger-I'm awfully sorry, sir-very
sorry, indeed You know didn't know
your wife wanted to swear first.-Stray
Stories.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
BARRE DAILY TIMES
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1916.
The Weather

Probably showers tonight and Friday
moderate variable winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Special communication Of
Granite lodge. No. g, +. and
A. NJ. Friday evening at 7
O'Clock. Work. third degree.
The u. ID. g. NJ. will be pres
ent. Refreshments
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Special conclave Sc. Aide =
mar commandery, No. II. X.
T., Thursday evening, April -,
at ! o'clock. Work; X. T. Per
order +. &.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Auction sale at Kenyon store tonight.
Be on hand at o'clock adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
April and May, when he is employed as
But you haven't an hour to delay

The janitor will receive SIS per week
and his assistant sl2, instead of 500 be-
ing paid to the janitor, the latter to hire
an assistant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Don't forget to settle your bills this
week. Henry w. knight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Pool and billiard supplies In
quire Al 100 North Main street 2btf |
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

TENEMENT TO RENT-1nquire q p. D.
Beckley, PARK street telephone sss-w. 25u
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15

Howard tried an evening TO hold
my attention And as ]. with some
idea OF 'oGuetry In my mind. per
mitted him 20 engage good bit
OF my time Howard became quieter
and glummer
Say Howard said once. who
gave you this birthday party. any.
wGy2'
oh is 2. your birthday, Miss Di2"
asked Junior or June" as The girls
had nicknamed him
= OK eighteen. told him
proudly.
"Oh. heart" he exclaimed 81 am
not going to be lefi ont OF this
I've got 20 give you something"
"Oh. please" protested.
But he left the room and present
ly returned with eighteen lovely
cream colored roses tied loosely
IN bouquet Wide white satin
ribbon bound their stems into place
How wonderful / cried enthu
siasticallv: then stopped
Ny quick glance had caught sigh
of a yellow bill tucked in amonl
the stems OF the roses Ny cheeks
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15
THE CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
Paula, Almost Ready for Marriage, Takes Out Mothers
Wedding Ring!

II found Ruth Dayton sweet wo-
man and she taught me good deal
about acting during the rehearsals
with her in the leading part, said
Paula
Ernest Lawton seemed lost, how
ever. the FIRST few times ne tried TO
play with her and, Margie, here was
a queer thing that ! found for the
the frst time about Ernest. and
since | have discovered that most
men are the same
"Ho was nervous and irritated
about the change made by Miss
Madden's leaving the company. and
altho was really in no way to
blame. he made me very uncomfort
able by his manner for few days
He seemed TO be saying 20 him
self. | am not quite sure that have
done right after all TO let Miss Mad
den 20 for the sake OF Paula And
the next minute he would say to
me You WIFI have 10 make me
very happy. little girl, 70 compen.
safe me for the loss Of the best
leading lady in New York DO you
think YOU can do lt2'
And ! would blush and answer. /
hope so, Earnest at least shall
try
At this time confidently expect
I'd that as soon AS the worry of put
ting The play on was over, we would
begin 10 look for an apartment and
I would bee wearing the plain gold
ring that means YOU belong to the
man you love.
Il even took out from ia case the
thin little ring that my mother had
worn since her wedding dav and
which she had solemnly taken on
her finger and given me before she
died
Paula, my child she had said
when YOU come TO give yourself
in marriage TO the man YOU love.
want you 20 use this ring Some
way. my darling it seems 20 me
now that I'll be there to see it put
on your finger tho YOU viii not see
me. And Paula, my dearest daugh-
ter. I want TO say go YOU now. look
ing back on the grief and sorrow
~ your fathers tragic death and
the blasting of his reputation. that
even had known To would be as il
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15
sy THORNTON ~ sURGESs.

BB THORN IOA w. EbkGESS.
'ris mosP annoying 20 the ear
A SHY honsting tongue 10 hear
One reason for this Is that those
who really have done something
worth while, something for which
Vhey might be pardoncd II they
boasted little. seldom do boast.
So when we hear boaster We al
ways begin 10 suspect that ne hasn
done SO very much after all He Is
like the Laughing crook whore IL
flows over the stones and pebbles
and there il hardly water enough TO
| cover them II gurgles and splashes
and makes a great fuss. II calls at
tention 90 itself N seems 20 say
Here | am See me- See the white
froth ! am kicking up. That shows
how strong and fierce am All
the time YOU know and | know that
right there Is the very place where
we can easiest get across II Is
there We have nothing 80 fear nom
| it All that chatter and noise is but
| idle boasting II IL where the water
Is deep and quiet. making no sound,
that the Laughing Brook awaken
| our respect
Now Reddy Fox Is boaster He
Is smart lie O. very smart But he
isn't content 20 let people find that
ont for themselves He likes 10 tell
l how smart he is In fact with that
boaStful tongue Of his he tries to
make himself appear even smarter
/ than no really f. The result h. that
q great many of his neighbors. the
litle people az the Green Meadows
and The Green Forrest. DO not credit
I him with being as smart "a he really
+, Now Reddy should have known
I better than 10 boast TO old Granny
Fox In tho first place u WAS she
/ Who had taught him most OF what
| De knew But boastng is habit.
I bad habit and Ike most bad habits
/ II grows and grows So the instant
! Reddy reached lomc after that long
run " hon Bowser the Hound has 30
nearlycaught him hc began 10 boast
lie swaggered up TO whore old
Granny Fox was sitting on the door
step. To sWagser BIS To- strut proudly.
as YOU Know Where have YOU
been ." demanded Granny sharply
showing thar silly hound OF
! FARMER Browns how useless 10 rs
for him to try 10 catch me- !" boasied
| Rcddy IN was splendid exercise,
and great fun
Now YOU remember il hadn't been
fun an all because Bowser the Hound
lad 20 nearly caught Rcddy that For
time Rcddy had been 1uitc In de-
pair But hc didn't intend 20 let
Granny know this Il suppose You
mean j., VAS great fun FOR BoNser,'
said Granny drrly
Rcddy looked at her sharply tie
, lad an uncomfortable feeling that
Granny knew more about thnt chase
that nc had supposed She lld He
wondered how much she dld know
NO" said he Il mean II WIS fun
FOR me PLAYED n trick on that fel-
low guess hc won forget IN q
! hurry He was The most frightened
cog you ever saw guess he won't
bother me again IN a hurry
What d'd Won do7" demanded
Granny
Il lei him almost catch me-" re-
plied Reddy and then Jed him
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15
DIANA OF THE GREAT GAME
The Story Of WOmans Hunt For a Man.
BY ETHEL LLOYD PATTERSON

"Whera did you get all that she
asked quickly
Ny course with her already de
termined upon. turned "a, once
and told her the truth For a no-
ment her face was study Then
suddenly the expression OF n broke
up, and she laughed
you will gel on in the world"
she said as she turned away "You
have what must be your fathers
American genius for business. You
will get on ! am not going 20
worry about you much in the fu-
ture."
And as ! faced my reflection a
few minutes later as | stood before
my dressing table ! felt that surely
the years must hold something
very good for me For lovely /
was fnew e. Really beautiful,
with my slim Young shoulders ris
ing from the folds of silver lace,
my face vivid. alive, regular Of fea
ture, surrounded by masses OF soft
black halI looked to see How
ard, M young admirer utterly
/ overwhelmed by mo that night But
my grandeur had an unaccopntable
/ effect upon him. OF course, his
eyes widoned when he saw me For
a moment be stood silent then he
gave long whistle.
Gee" ne said. "You are a
peach Turn around. lets see"
And then. curiously, Where did
you get all the glad rags"
smiled
"oh. / got them" I answered air
lily
YES, ! suppose you did How
ard said IN a strange tone Isn't
that sable on your coat?"
nodded
81 thought you were hard up.
said Howard slowly.
But later at the dinner itself
cad the success OF my costume in
| the glances of the other young pco.
I pie there The girls were frankly
/ envious The young men seemed
carried away by the picture | made
one boy in particular, Towards
/ friend, sat close by my side all
evening end cohld no. be drawn
away He was not as good looking
as Howard His features were
much coarser and there was some
/ thing in lis manner that made me
/ unconsciously shrink But was
told that his father was Alexander
white one OF the richest men in
I America And J was growing far
ltoo sophisticated to snub any one
with a parent Ike that
Junior" as everybody called
him, in spite Of his friendship for
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15

No indeed lie hadn't known that
Buster Bear was there. II he had
known nothing would have tempted
him 10 90 near that place The
real truth was that all OF Reddy
smart tricks 20 fool Bowser had
failed and IL was Just chance that
had led him 10 where Buster Bear
was. II was just chance. and az n
turned out a lucky chance. for Red
dy had been - tired that he could
have run ys( little farther Now
that IL was all over he wanted
Granny Fox 10 think that he hod
done II purposely In fact he
wanted TO think so himself because
II would be something TO brag and
boast about. All the way home he
had thought about II until he had
almost made himself believe that
he had done II purposely He didnt
mean 20 be untruthful II was just
the result of that habit Of boastlnc
and also the desire 10 escape the
scolding he knew he would get it
Granny suspected the truth.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15
NO. 3s.-FlNE FEATHERS.

NO 3s.-FlNE FEATHERS.
Borrowed plumase may be be-
coming 10 girls face, but It does
not sIority her SOU
! don't know how had tho cour-
age 10 d. a. But did actually
carry ON my Plan for getting a
handsome gown 10 wear 10 ihe
birthday party Howard Boyd was
coins 20 give me The little frock
Adelaide Powell. who worked in Sill
herstcin's with me. had given me
weeks before was now soiled and
shabby II had seen a good many
gay parties Doubtless my mother
would have given me another gown
on the same order But with each
party | had gone TO in the gay res
aurants of the city my avaricious-
ness had grown ! envied the wo-
men J mad seen clothed in their
splendid costumes that | knew had
cost hundreds Of dollars. never
stopped to think that such costumes
were utterly out Of keeping with
my surroundings. and even with my
age simply had set my heart up
or being dressed luxuriously and In
Oh, heign Of fashion
- 70 TOOK courage OF sorts 10 carry
out nay plan Strangely enough it
worked quite smoothly. + came In
with my suitcase in the morning and
! hink only one girl made any com
msnt upon H.
Going away o'--+e asked
Yes Tcred as casually as
/ could Just over night though.
And when 81 was almost dark and
time for Us TO go home, 7 slipped
quietly lto the costume depart
mont, took down a frock which
mad selected in my mind from It's
hook Then, made more daring with
The comparative ease with which
the thing was going. | also. after
q moments hesitation, threw a
handsome evening wrap over my
arm Boldly ! walked through the
| department into the dressing room
where my suitcase was realized
! that n any one were 10 see nae
with thes things ocross my arm.
II would be imagined that J was
taking them 10 show 10 some GUS
toner But an instant after On.
tered the dressing room | had the
gown and wrap safely in my suit
case.
That night my mother came into
my room when I was dressing !
was just slipping into my magnif.
ccnce. THO evening coat ! had tax
en-. wonderful brocaded affair with
a. sable collar. was thrown across
m, bed Mother took in NY Gncry
with a glance.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15

is ] would have been willing and
ready TO put on the little circlet "a
go again thru all the sorrow and
Joy II stands for
Girls are always fanciful. Mar
gle. and as fingered over that
ring | thought | could almost fee
my mothers hands clasping mine
and | heard her soft voice whisper
ing caressing words OF love.
"Of course, had glorious crying
spell and il was not all of grie
either. When, however. ! was ready
10 20 to the theater at night mt
face was swollen and blotched, bul
my nerves were calmer. 80 much So
that could smile when Ernest said
10 me You have been crying and
made yourself all ugly. YOU bad
child. and so I'm not going TO take
you out 10 supper after the perform
ance.
II don't want you 10. sir. she
said was my response, and truly
all that | wanted 10 do was 10 get
thru my part and go horhe--and 20
10 sleep.
After all. Margie. tho we pride
ourselves on our hearts and ou'
brains-on the something we call
our souls. ! believe when we gc'
right down 20 facts. il is our phys
cal selves that count In the long run
have never been unhappy who
physically comfortable and well. and
I don't believe anyone else is 10!
long"
Paula" I said, you are an incor
rigible materialist
"No. dear. she answered rather
uneXpectedly, II Gam just an all
around woman. hope Most WON
on let others make their opinions
for them and hat IS why we women
have been called Inconsistent We
say the conventional thing but often
do the thing that nature and envi
ronWent force us 20 do.
when ! have daughters. Margie
and ! hope | shall have at least
two. am not going TO educate their
minds and hearts 10 the exclusion
of their bodies. | am going TO t.y
70 teach them that soul mind and
body form a trinity that cannot be
separated in the well-rounded wo
man
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15

flushed told myself 7 would have
to pretend that ! bad not seen the
money IL wanted 90 take ~. OF
else I would have 20 return n In
q minute my decision was made. !
FOLDED my hands about the flowers
and smiled innocently ar June
II love white roses," said girl
ishly. AM 20 myself. IT'S a fifty
dollar bill; I'm sure II IL, That's
what girls get who can dress well.
who look right I'm never going
TO be without beautiful clothes
ahaini"
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15
LITTLE STORIES FOR BEDTIME
Reddy Fox Boasts and Swaggers.
Copyright ISIG by T. W. BurgessJ

straight 90 where Buster Bear was
taking nap. You ought TO have
seen Buster Bear, or course / took
care TO get out OF the way myself,
and he didn't pay any attention to
me lie Just made for BoWser, and
Bowser put his tail between his legs
and started for home yelplng at the
top OF his voice lie was scared al
most 10 death II was one OF the
smartest tricks ever played"
Now what Reddy had told Gran
ny was partly true. but II wasn't
the whole truth He had led Bow
scr 10 where Buster Rear was TAX.
ing a nap. and then things had hap.
pened Just as he said But he
hadn't lci Bowser there purposely
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15
NEPHEW OF MRS.
WILSON ENDS LIFE

WASHINGTON. Eov l5 Carol
Cali. 35. nephew OF Mrs Woodrow
Wilson committed suicide last
nicht by olson
When questioned while efforts
we're being made 10 save his life.
Gait replied II want TO die"
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15

There are more than $4,000 saw.
mlls In The United States. and theif
by-proiucts IN the form 81 sawdust,
shayirgs. slabs and other wood ref
uSe Is estimated az 36,0oO,00 corda
q year.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-15
Society

Mrs l.. Moore. No l9l Hazel
Wood.avep is visiting, her niece, Mrs
Il $. Gab,ll. in Dayton. o.
%
Mrs Lowis Ii. Paddock entertain
&c guests az luncheon Tuesday in
honor OF Lady Harrington.
8
Miss 5orothy sutton, No. %
Chandler ave Is entertaining Miss
Virginia Ward, Of New YORK.
-,S-
Mrs Alfred Incking, No 20 Ro-
wena St will give a tea Monday,
Nov 20 IN honor OF Mrs william
A Lucking
Miss NJ rgaret i.ongyear, who hss
been visiting relatives in Brookline.
Mass. VIII return TO Detroit before
Thanksgi ving
Mrs Jrmes Holden Is in charge
OF the sale of boxes for the Bal
Poudre to be held Friday evening.
Dec. +, in the Hotel Pontchartrain.
-E
The Rev A. II Stalker, OF Ann
Arbor. viii address the members OF
the Twerueth Century club on
Pan. Ame ricanism. Thursday after
noon
Mrs Harold n Baker has recalled
hcr invitations 10 the supper club
for Saturday evening. Nov. rs. and
will entertain the club members al
later date,
g
Mrs Jonn r Dyar. Miss Clara E
Dyar AMI Mrs and Mrs. Ralph NJ
Dyar OF Crosse Pointe. will go 20
New York. mex; week for fort
nights stay
The Ladies Of the 2oar society
viii give a coffee social Friday
afternoon, Nov ~. 10 81 Johns
school hill. for the benefit OF the
German Protestant tSome for Or
phans and old People
The merriage OF Mrs Carolyn
Wells rrodt formerly OF Detroit,
and James Edward Brockway. of
Portland. ore. formerly Of Pay City
has been announced Mrs T)rodt
was prom nent ir musical circles in
this city
The Highland Park Presbyterian
church viii hold n social evening,
Friday. Nov II. with reception
from 72) 20 9 40 o'clock and a
short program afterwards Edgar
a Gnest viii be The entertainer OF
the evening
Mrs John T Woodhouse will give
luncheon In the Country club.
tuesday NOV o.. in honor Of her
guest. MTs MARY Leicester Wagner
Of Santa barbara Cal. formerly of
Detroit. who is we'll known I'm Amer.
ics and broad ~ one ~ the lead
lnF ceramic artists
q
The thici OF the series OF lectures
by Prof Edward r Turner. Of the
UniyersiC, OF Michigan VIII be
gwen in the Century building
Thursday evening. Nov is the sub.
iect to b. France The series g.
devoted jo the causes which lcd ~
the European war The lecture
Monday prc viii have tho triple
alliance and The triple entente al,
III. subject
The Dcuoit Chemists and tho y,
uoii Engineering society viii hold a
ioint meeting in the hall 30 46
Grand Riveravo Friday even ny.
Nov. IL Leo II naokcland. presi
dent os tho Bsekollte company oi
New Yoik will give a talk on syn.
thcuc resins Dr. Baekeland Is
widely known as the inventor OF gas
lirhi photographic papers, notably
NoloN lIe viii bring with him an
extensive exhibit demonstrative OF
the Synthetic EVOLUTION ot these
condemnation products a dinner in
honor OF Or Backeland will be
given in ne u. A G al $50 O'Clock