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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
A SATISFACTORY DEMONSTRATION
OF THE PRIMARY.

Vermont's first real experience with a
direct primary system OF nominating can
ddates for public Office leaves convic.
ton of work rather thoroughly done.
The experience was accompanied by an
unusual hurly burly of excitement such
as goes with the introduction of nam
moth novelty and it was also attended
by a certain degree of confusion, as
might be expected when new methods are
opments, which We're natural outcrop-
pings, the people of the state feel to-day
q sense of satisfaction in their work.
They went to the polls in extraordinary
numbers, considering that the work at
hand was largely intiatory and was to
be followed in November by the browning
act of their suffrage right. That large
participation fulflls in a measure the
prediction of the sponsors of the law
that the primary will encourage larger
proportion of the electorate to take part
IN the work of selecting the candidates
than was the usual case under the eau
Gus convention system. Moreover, it
gave the voters free and untra mmeled
opportunity to express their preferences
as among several candidates. In other
words, it permitted them to keep their
finger on their own affairs rather than
to delegate the work to definite few
who perhaps could not always sense the
might be led astray by extrsneous con-
siderations. The voters were able to
keep grip on their own affairs in way
not so easily possible under other ar
engagements. So, taking all things into
reckoning, one must incline to the belief
that the Vermont primary law worked
out successfully in its first real demon
stration. II is yet to be seen whether
the law will lose its usefulness as does a
new broom.
As to the candidates selected Tuesday
under that law, there must inevitably
Of course, be difference of opinion just as
there was such difference of opinion pre-
viously, causing sides to be taken inside
a party. United States Senator Carroll
s. Page will naturally feel gratified al
the very large vote which he commanded
- ~.,a;y;urr a denomination That large
vote was, We believe, as much intended
as a rebuke to one of his political oppo
nents as 1t was a vindication of Page
himself. The voters are even now not Sc
much in love with Page as they are out
Of sympathy with Fletcher's effort to en-
ter the United States Senate; and at tho
same time they were not disposed t
throw Page out of Office for an untriec
man as Gates Is, excellent qualities
though he may have. The few other con
tests in the Republican party were o.
lesser interest as evidenced by th'
marked falling-off in the vote for lieu
tenant governor and that for state audi
tor; but even so, the size of the vote cas-
was sufficient TO register the preference
of the voters fairly accurately. IF an!
old sores were stirred up or any new
sores developed it Is likely that they vii
not be allowed TO interfere with the spir
IL Of smisbility inside the party.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
In Our Next War.

First enemy svistor.-Did you drop
q bomb on that park we saw back
there.
Second enemy avistor-Nes.
First enemy sviator-Any success
Second enemy avistor-No. The cen
ter fielder caught il and threw out .
fellow trying to steal home.-Judgs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
JINGLES AND JESTS
Economical.

yiolet-Adele is such an economical
little body
La Rose-Ah, yesl She'll trudge for
miles from one law office to another to
save $40 on a divorce.--Boston Globe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13

Massachusetts, too has started the cry:
Bring home the National Guard" The
reason why some states are favored and
Others are not is up to the administra'
ton in Washington. Why is it,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
EAST BARRE.

Make no other date for Friday night,
sept. Is, but 20 to the Baptist church
in Websterville and hear the summer
girls mnistrels at o'clock. Admission,
Toe and zoe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
WEBSTERvILLE.

Make no other date for Friday night,
Sept Is, but 60 to the Baptist church
and hear the summer girls Ministries at
S o'clock. Admission, loo and 20c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13

Little Mary-Mother, l think Daddy
doesn't like my governess!
Mother-Why do you say that, Mary ?
Little Mary-Because, mother. you
said that kissing spreads illness--and
Dsddy's been trying for ever so long
TO make her ill.-Lamb.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13

Raffety viewing the Grand Canyon)
How do it shtrike We, Tim?
Haggsrety IA contractor) Faith, 1t
shtrikes me Colonel Goethals has got
nawthin' to brag about. Who dug it =
Life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13

Secretary of the Navy Daniels won't
have to explain anything about the Dem
ocratic vote in Vermont Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
His Hope.

"How are you going to spend the
summer"
Il hope I'll be able 10 spend the rest
of it as | spent the first part-kicking
about cold waves. '-Wsshington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
NORWICH UNIVERSITY.
Inspector Finds Norwich Military condi'
tions Excellent.

A copy OF the report, OF Captain > y
Tayard Schindel, 4. 5. A., general stan
In regard 90 the conditions at Norwich
university in May Of this year, has lust
been received by Dean Roberts. Cap
tain Sehindel made the annual govern
ment inspection on May y aud %
To certain questions Captain schindel
replies as follows With what degree OF
zeal is military duty performed : \ very
high degree OF zeal is shown. What Is
the general appearance OF the cadets at
Inspections Excellent, Is the efficiency
In infantry instruction and training sun
GENTLY advanced 10 warrant devotlng
time 10 instruction in artillery and 9th
er branches Yes. j. the military IN
struction of such an extent and thorough
ness a. TO quality the average graduate
for commission as lieutenant OF vol
unteersY Yes. DO the conditions war
rant the continuance OF the detail at TINS
institution OF an officer as professor oil
military science and tactics Yes,
In his general remarks he says; u
inspected 1873 students, organized as a
squadron OF four troops, field stan, ana
band. The following formation, etc, were
observed Squadron review and nspec'
ton, excellent; arms, clothing, and equip
ment, satisfactory; parade and escort to
the colors. excellent; battalion and com
pany close and extended order, excel
lent; bayonet fencing and physical drill'
excellent; equitation, including cross
country ride, excellent.
There was no mounted drill. A hrlng
problem was held by one of the troops
which developed an excellent state OF IN
struction in rife practice. The field ex-
ercise, a mounted command showing de-
laying act against an infantry company
Q5O) mem acting as advanced guard
was satisfactorily carried out. The en-
tire plant was inspected and found IN
satisfactory condition.
"The tactical work has improved, and
1t is thought that this years work Is
an improvement over the years preceding.
This is an excellent institution and
with the aid possible under the act OF
June 3, 1915, can develop into an excel
lent training center for reserve cavalry
officers"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13

Carload of horses will arrive from
Iowa and will go on sale Friday morn
ing. Sept. Is. at our stables, 90 North
field street. Montpelier. H. NJ. Farnhsm.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13

II ought not TO be overlooked that
Horace F. Graham of Craftsbury is to be
vermonts next governor, barring unfore'
seen occurrences.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
Vermont refused to turn the Page.
The primary was by no means second
airy in Importance for Vermonters'

Casting 60 per cent OF its voting
strength, Barre showed its interest in the
primary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13

The cadets now in the federal service
at Fort Ethan Allen are being mustered
out this week, and are expected to be
able 10 return TO college on time lhey
have been in training all summer at
the fort.
Coach White will be at the universe,
ty at the opening of college and football
practice will begin at once.
The resignation of Prof. William T.
MacCreedie has been received. Professor
MacCreedie has been at Norwich SINCE
the fall of 1913.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13

Senator Dillingham; was at the home
of his son on Blush hill and cast his vote
here yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
T. ]. WOOD DIES.

Had Long Record az lawyer and Edi-
tor in Mississippi.
Starkville.-The sudden death of
Col. Thomas ]. Wood, editor Of the
Starl,yi1le News, was q shock to the
people OF this city, county and state.
He was apparently in good health
when he retired. but next morning
when the cook entered his room to
notify him about she found
him very Ill.
Before a physician arrived he had
breathed his last. Col. Wood was
prominently known all over Missis-
sippi and other states, having prac-
ticed law for upwards Of 40 years
and for the past years was a jour;
nalist.
He was a Mason, Odd Fellow and
a member of the Rebekkas and the
Mississippi Press association.
Every available space in the First
Presbyterian church was occupied and
many stood outside at the funeral SER
vices. DR.. T. c.. Weir, one of the
Oldest ministers Of the North Missis-
sippi Methodist conference invoked
the divine blessing, followed by Rev.
T. H. Lipscomb of the Methodist
church, who read the resurrection.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
SHOOT At v!cksBURc.
Hill City Gun Club Plans Good Times
FOR Trap Enthusiasts

Hill City Gun Club Plans Good Times
For Trap Enthusiasts.
observation-disclosures for the z1st
annual shooting tournament Of the
Hill City Gun, Club, to be held here
April 81 and %. have been issued and
show that this club, one of the oldest
in the United States, will distribute
cash and prizes worth $500 to the
shooters who attend.
This tournament precedes the Mis-
sissippi state tournament, to be held
at Greenville, Miss, May 3, 4 and 5,
and the southern handicap, to be Reid
at Memphis, Tenn, May 10, IL and IL.
There will be quite a number Of the
best amateurs in the United States in
this section between April 81 and May
Ii, all of these tournaments expecting
q large attendance.
The Hill City Gun Club will shoot
through the program IL tt Is mem
bers of their club and will send a
squad to the state tournament at
Greenville and the southern handi.
cap at Memphis.
Squads will attend the Vicksburg
shoot on April 81 and % from Shreve-
port, Monroe, Laurel, Jackson, Brook
haven, Memphis, Ntchez, Clarksdale
and Greenville.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28

that u said or did by the sentiments
OF genuine friendship, which the peo-
pie Of the United States have always
entertained, and continue to entertain,
towards the German nation. It has,
Of course, accepted the successive ex-
plantations and assurances OF the Inn
perial German government. as given in
entire sincerity and good faith. and
has hoped, even against hope, that it
would prove to be possible for the Ger
man government SO to order n con-
troll the acts of its naval commanders
as to square its policy with the princi-
pies Of humanity as embodied in the
laws of nations. It has been willing to
became absolutely Enthusiastically and
susceptible Of but one Interpretation.
THAT point has now unhappily been
reached. The facts are susceptible Of
but one Interpretation. The Imperial
German government has been unable
to put any limits or restraints upon its
warfare against either freight or pas
senger ships. It has therefore become
painfully evident that the position
VAASA SAAo 6ovOAAAACAI (OOA at lilo
very outset is inevitable, namely, that
the use of the submarines for the de-
struction of an enemy's comerce is of
necessity because Of the very charac-
ter OF the vessels employed and the
very method Of attack which their en-
ployment of course involves. incom-
patible with the principles of humanity
the long established and incontroverti-
bic rights of neutra]s and the sacred
lmmunities of noncombatants.
L have deemed it my duty there
Tore, to say to the Imperial German
government hat if it is still it purpose
to prosecute relentless and indiscrim-
mate warfare against vessels of COM
merce by the use of submarines, not
withstanding the now demonstrated
impossibility of conducting that war
fare in accordance with what the gov
eminent Of the United States must
consider the sacred and indisputable
rules Of international law and the uni
versally recognized dictates of hui
mainly, the government of the United
States is at last forced to the on
clusion that there is but one course
1t can pursue; n that unless the I'M
perial government should now imme-
diately declare and effect an abandon
ment of its present methods of war
fare against passenger and freight YES
sells, this government can have no
choice but to sever diplomatic rela-
tons with the government Of the Ger
man empire altogether.
II have taken it, and taken it in the
confidence that it will meet with your
approval and support. ALI sober
minded men must unite in hoping that
the Imperial German government,
which has in other circumstances
stood as the champion Of all that We
are now contending for in the interest
of humanity, may recognize the Jus.
tice of our demands and meet them in
the spirit in which they are made"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
GREENWOOD HIGH
WINS HELDEvENTs
VARIED CONTESTS ALSO DECIDED
At M~lssIssfPPi a. Z n.
COLLEGE.
DEATH OF COLONEL WOOD
Well Known Editor n Lawyer, Of
Starkvflle, Taken Suddenly III,
Death Following In q Short
Time-Mississippl News.

Starkvilie.-What probably was the
most original and unique state high
school rally ever held in any state.
and the largest ever held In Missis-
sippi. vas staged by the Mississippi
A. & NJ. college last week.
The distinctive features Of this meet
were the practical contests in stock
judging, wood working, poultry, sew
ing. cooking and canning, agronomy,
agricultural engineering and other in
dustrial branches, which, so far as the
authorities have been able to ascer:
tain, are the first tests OF this nature
ever conducted in a high school meet.
Schools from all parts of Mississippi
were we'll represented, over 300 con-
testants being entered for the various
events, besides the visitors who
thronged the college grounds.
In the field and athletic events
Greenwood high school won, taking a
total of % points; Meridian high
school won second, with 10, and Hat
tiesburg high school won third place
with II. The championship school re-
ceived a silver-mounted shield, the
trophy which they must defend for
the next two years, the shield going
permanently to the high school win
ming three successive years.
Individual winners were presented
with gold medals, while second and
third place men were given silver and
bronze medals. In the literary and in
dustrial contests, James v. Bowen,
chairman, reports the following schools
as winners in the meet:
For the county agricultural high
schools, Yazoo County A. H. S. took
first place with 70 points, and Sun
flower County A. H. S. second, with
Is points.
Among the town high schools, Frank
lin Academy of Columbus was first,
with 13 points, and Starkville high
school second, with 8 points.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
DR.. LANCASTER RESIGNS,

President 9eihaven Institute Will Re.
Enter Active Ministerial Field.
Jackson.-Rev. DIR. r. V. Lancaster,
who has served as president Of Bel
haven Collegiate institute since its re-
founding several years ago by the
Presbyterian Synod of Mississippi, has
rendered his resignation. to become eff
fectfve at the close of the present
scholastic year. Announcement to this
effect was made by w. Calvin Wells,
president Of the board of trustees, to
whom the resignation of Dr.. Lancaster
was addressed.
1t is understood that Dr.. Lancaster
will probably return to the active min.
isterial field, which is his preference,
and it is understood that he has sew.
eral calls.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
Winona The Host.

Winona.-The Central Mississippi
Oratorical and Athletic association had
one of the most successful meetings
in its history. All of the schools were
well represented and the contestants
acquitted themselves with honor.
The contestants showed by the ex-
cellent papers submitted that they had
worked hard and it was difficult for
the grading committee to select the
winner in the respective subjects, but
the majority of the literary prizes went
tt Winona.
The field events were holly con.
tested. Greenwood won first, with SO
points; Winona second, with 80. and
Indianola third, with, ID.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
Howard WRIGHT Killed.

Tupelo. Miss.-At his home near
Shannon, Howard Wright was killed
in the field while blowing with a young
mule. In attempting to unfastent q
trace. the mule kicked him over the
heart and death soon followed. De-
ceased was a young man, highly es-
teemed by all who knew him for his
many excellent qualities OF mind and
heart. He was sober, Industrious and
honorable in all his dealing and his
untimely death is mourned by a large
circle Of friends. He leaves a wife
and children.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
Corn Outlook Good.

Notwithstanding to County Farm
Agent D. A. McCandliss, the prospects
for a successful season for the boys
corn and pig clubs of Harrison county
are better this year than any year in
the history Of the movement.
In the corn clubs there are enrolled
100 boys, an increase of about so per
cent over last year. The boys are
planting prolific" seed for the most
part. Mr.. McCandliss is making ar
rangements to sell all the surplus corr
the boys will grow.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
Wins Suit Against Railroad.

Hazlehurst-The -uit of N. L. Hut.
chins-n of Crystal Springs VS.. Illinois
Central Railroad was tried here April
% before Jallge D. n. Miller, resulting
in 9 verdict for the plaintiff in the sum
Of SI.1O1.73. The suit grew out OF a
shipment OF beans from Crystal
Springs by plaintiff over the Illinois
Central railroad some time ago. and
it was alleged by the plaintiff that Il
was the fault OF the railroad In not
properly icing the shlpment that Il
arrived ID ! spoiled condition
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
~AuoMENTnp.
Mississippi,s Historic Departrnsne
Shows Activity.

Mississippi's Historic pspartmsrl
Shows Activity.
JAckson.-Dr. Dunbar Rowland. di-
rector Of the Mississippi historical de-
partment, according to official infor-
nation. now that the work OF the
Historical Society has been connected
with the state department Of archives
and history, has . large amount Of
very hard work upon his hands this
year.
The steady growth OF the historical
department continues according to
the same Information. and it IL further
stated that 1t will issue three large
historical publications this year. and
on June 3 three portraits Of excep-
tional interest in the Confederate Pc
Rod win be placed In the Hall Of
Fame: Those Of Gen. ". s. Feather
ston Of Winnie Davis. the daughter
OF the Confederacy. and = portrait Of
two members Of the Ku-Klux Khan in
official robes. This is q rich histor-
ical contribution to the state, and
presented, as they will be, together.
makes a remarkable coincidence.
The great Brevard Butler Indian Mu-
scum will arrive in 9 few days and
will occupy two magnificent cases In
the state museum. Unpacking, label
ing and classifying this museum, the
largest in the south, will be a heavy
undertaking.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
TEST EPo LAW.
Depositors Of Wigsins Bank Get Their
Paw In Full.

Depositors Of Wigsins Bank Get Their
- Pay In Full.
Hattiesburg.-The first real test of
the merits of the guaranty bank de-
post law of Mississippi was made at
Virgins, when all persons holding GER
tificates of deposit in the defunct bank
there were paid in full. Payments
were made by the Bank of Hatties-
burg and Citizens bank, both working
under the guarantee bank law.
The bankers carried $50, 900 to meet
all payments, but only $1,000 was re-
CURED, many of the patrons of the
defunct institution transferring their
certificates to the Hattiesburg institu-
lions. The Virgins bank is the first
to liquidate under the guarantee bank
law n the two banks of Hattiesburg
will be reimbursed oy other guaran-
tee banks of the state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
SHEEP AND CATTLE DROWN.
Coast Farmer Estimates Loss From

Coast Farmer Estimates Loss From
Storm al $4,000.
Biloxi.-The loss to the farmers of
Jackson and Harrison counties as a
result of the food Of April 20 will
amount to at least SEE, 200, according
to Joseph Hosli, a acknowledgements riv-
er farmer who is the first man to reach
here since the flood cut away all COM
munications with Back Bay points.
Hosli states that probably 5000
sheep and cattle were lost within a
radius of 20 miles of Biloxi in Harri-
son and Jackson counties. Thousands
of hogs and chickens were drowned.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28

Z can't understand it." said the lit,
tie lady. Il got a notice from the
bank this morning saying that my ac.
count is o~verdrawn.
You did," anxclaimed her hus.
band sNVhy 1 gave you a check FOR
$500 only a week ago. You surely
haven't spent that already"
: SOf course I haven't dearie. Here's
the check in my desk now. + haven't
touched it since you gave It TO me-.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28

The first annual convention of the
Mississippi League Of Daily Newspa-
pers will be held at Clarksdale on May
%. This organization was recently
perfected. AS the Press Association
will be in session at that time, it Is
expected a large attendance of news
paper men will throng the city.
The adoption of a constitution and
bylaws will be an important issue &c
come up before the visiting editors at
tending the League OF Daily Newspa
GERS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
Sale o. Hogs satisfactory.

Yazoo City.-The hog sale here last
week was a big success, more than
500 hogs being disposed of, represent
ing more than 80 Individual farmers.
The total sales OF one day amounted
. more than $1,000. The packing
plant at Natchez was the largest pur.
chaser, taking more than four carloads,
at prices ranging from IS to $8.75 per
hundred pounds, or about three cents
per pour.d above the local market
price.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
OLDEST ODD FELLOW DEAD.

Had Been In Declining Health For .
Number Of Years.
Columbus.-Capt. r. r. Spiers died
at his home here. He had been in
declining health for a number of years
and final dissolution came after an
Hines Of several weeks. He was in
his eighty-fourth year, and in point
OF duration Of membership he was
the oldest member of the Odd Fellow
fraternity in Mississippi. He was also
a member of the Knights of Pythias,
being a pioneer in that order also.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-28
Safety First.

First Boy: What IS this ~big.brother
movement?
Second Boy: Well. as / understand
II never lick any boy who has : big
beoth4r.-Llfe.