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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-07
Make An End Of the .Deestrict sknIe''

Make An End Of the NtDeestrict sk.uIe''
s.The old fashioned one-roomed
schooIhouse which holds 40 or SO un-
graded, pupils, having but a single
teacher who knows nothing but books,
is not modern institution, though
great men have issued from its door.
1t may be all that the county can
afford wheTe many schools are main
tanned, but it is not all that the coun-
ty can afford If schools are grouped
and grades Instituted. The richest
State in the Union has over 1000
schools of this character, wherein the
teachers are paid less than competent
farm hands.
ssThe teachers, the superintendents
and the school boards need leader
ship: they need an authoritative state
ment of conclusions by the wisest and
most practical men in the land; they
need to be. shown the better way
And with even as little as a hun
dred thousand dollars a year for two
or three years we could I believe,
conduct campaign for a new kind
of rural school that would work lit
tie less than revolution in rural life.
Our aim would be to identity the
school with the farm and the village,
ers and mothers for the school as
practical and not a mere scholastic
institution. The problem is only one
Of popularization.
seThe experimental work has been
done. We know where the best seed
il Here is call for the cooperative
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-07

leadership of the government in a
work Of supreme, value to the State
From. the Annual Report of Hon.
Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the
Interior.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-07

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30

counting contains 60 pages and is
known as Bulletin No. 2. 1t contains a
description of the "account number
system of cost keeping which has been
used on state work during the past two
years and tried out in several counties.
Forms are shown with detailed expla-
nations. c.. Ed Ross, auditor of the de-
partment, is responsible for the detail
ed discussion.
Cost keeping records" it is stated,
should furnish a simple, economical
method of arriving at the cost of ev-
cry detail of the work, based upon orig
inal records which are properly veri-
fled so as to be admissible as evidence
in court. Such records must be kept
as basis for estimating the cost OF
new work, to defend the state Is posi-
ton in ease of litigation by contract
ors, and for the general information OF
administrative officers, and taxpayers
| 1t is pointed out that state and county
road accounts should be uniform 50 as
! to permit convenient summation at the
close of each year.
The bridge manual is designated as
Bulletin No. of the state highway
commission. 1t contains 1855 pages
with fourteen standard plans and
twelve illustrations showing principal
lv defects in existing bridges.
This manual contains full instruc
| itions for the design of bridges as wei
as for construction. Also general infor
nation as to reasonable unit costs
freight rates to typical points, discus
sion as to duties of inspectors, main
tenancc aud other matters, including
nm abstract of the law. Joseph Weare
bridge engineer, is responsible for the
details of this publication, l.. W. Metz
ger for the standard plans and Chas
| c. Durkee for the drawings from whicf
| the cuts were made.
1t is stated in the introduction tha1
the state engineer is required by Law
to assist county courts in all matters
pertaining to the construction, mainte
nance and repair Of bridges and eul
verts, upon request.
'SThis manual has been prepared no
only to more fully comply with thi'
provision of the law but also for dis
| tribution to the various county road
masters, surveyors, supervisors ant
others in authority, in an endeavor tt
standardize somewhat the practic'
throughout the state in the eonstruc
tion OF bridges and culverts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30
Added Attraction at
Ye Liberty Theatre

4 special added attraction has been
secured for Yc Liberty .or sunday and
Monday The Guistat Duo IN italian
comedy and high class singing and mns'
ical act. These two entertainers have
played the pantages circuit four diff
ferent times and Mgr. Bligh feels very
fortunate il securing them for this en-
aagement
Berthn kaliah will appaa ~ q new
William Fox photoplay, =" Love and
Hate. james Il. Vincent directing the
picture, and Sluart Holmes, Madeleine
lie Nard and Kenneth Hunter are in
the supporting cast
The story tells how woman fights
off che love OF q man who tries 70
hrenk up the happiness of her home.
when the intruder finally succeeds n
causing the husband 70 divorce his
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30
BREAK WILL COME IF
PEACE MOVES FAILS
1t Is Believed Situation Will
Induce Germany to Con-
slider All Terms
BY Robert j. Basder.

Omitted Press staff eorrespondent.)
Washington Dec 30--The idea of &
break with Germany over submarine
warfare will, according to the admiristra-
tion s view, constitute strong club in
forcing Germany to present better
working basis for peace than she has
yet given.
The thought that break must come,
if peace moves fail, rs squirting Presi-
dent Wilson according to cabinet Of
ficial today, while the endorsement of
his views by neutrals is making some
doubly anxious to keep up the work.
The action of Spain in vigorously
protesting to Germany against subma-
rine activities is regarded as inspired by
knowledge Of this government s purpose
should all hope of peace corporate,
Spain S action is held here to have been
taken in the hope that it viii impress
upon Germany that other neutrals are
behind President Wilson S suggestions.
As outlined by a leading government
official, the situation has simmered
down to the point where peace negotia-
| tions must continue or this country will
be forced, if it is to be consistent in
its policy toward Germany. to break
with the Teuton allies. Neither the
president nor the country wants war,
the officials said, and war, the presi-
dent has been told would result if this
country should sever diplomatic rela.
tions with Germany.
The one instrument left to the presi-
dent to avert this, officials contended
is to bring about an end to the hostili-
ties.
The outlook for imemdiate success of
this undertaking is admitted to be
somewhat dubious, but absolute conf
dence is held that two or three months
will Nsee the breaking of the dawn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30
Would Become Slave
to Help His Friend

Oakland. Cal. Dec. 80. TO save the
life of friend who once saved him.
William Mortimer, age 81, today offered
to sell himself as a slave to anyone who
would advance the 5000 he needs
"Early in the year when was in a
hospital, dying, this friend advanced me
5000, = said Mortimer today. 81 recoy-
cred from the operation, and promised
to repay him by New Year : day"
Now the tables are turned An opera
tion will save the friend, provided at
least $500 can be secured. and Mortimer,
unable to raise the money, and having
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30
Manuals On Building
Of Roads Is Issued
by Highway Commission

III an effort to standardi2e state
and county practice in the construction
and maintenance Of bridges, and in ae~
counting for all road expenditures, two
manuals Of instructions in pocket book
form have been issued by the state
highway commission, These were pre-
pared under the direction Of John II,
lewis, State engineer. and are now
available for distribution,
The manual Of cost keeping and ac.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30
Peace Notes Arrive.

Washington, Dtc 0.--The Danish note
in support Of President Wilson S peace
notes, similar to the Norwegian mes
sage, made public yesterday, was re
eeived here today
A peace note sent by Sweden virtual
" the same as the Norwegian and Dan
ish, also reached here today and was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30

nothing other than his body has offer
ed that for sale
His soul is not included in the deal.
He is opposed to that.
r "The highest bidder can take deed
for my body, and I win bind myself
over his slave Mortimer concluded.
He is not opposed to selling himself to a
medical college for experimentation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30
RAID was Successful.

Paris, Dec. 30. Success of French
raiding party against German positions
west of Tahufe was announced in to.
days official statement, At Eerdan it
was said the front was calm. In the
Champagne the statement detailed dis
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30
to the state department
Snain Holds Alnnf

London, Dee: 50. According to Gem
trail News dispatch from MadIid, Spain
has notified the United States govern
ment that she cannot support President
Wilson 5 note.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30

Berlin, via Sayville wireless, Dec. 80.
Only minor engagements Of raidins
Idetaehments on the Strouma plain was
reported in today = official report Of
the Macedonian fighting.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30

wife, the woman goes to his apart
meats and, repelling his forced atten.
tions. shoots him. Then the husband
realizes the trickery that had been
played on him, and the family is once
more reunited
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-30
TEUTONS MARCH
Confined from page one.)

far sighted leadership and success in
keeping order and quiet. "
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11

The weather conditions for Nermont's
first real test Of the primary system Of
nominating candidates promise to be ex-
eellent. A splendid September day will
furnish strong incentive to people to
get out OF doors even though the spirit
Of duty may not be strong enough TO
drive the voters to the polls; and, once
out. the recalcitrants will not be given
much peace until they have cast their
ballots for OF against. The sharp sena
torial contest Is likely to be the chief
magnet to the polls and that alone ought
to serve to swell the total voting of the
day to fairly representative proportions
albeit we do not expect an extremely
large outpouring because the Democrats
have nothing except local contests to
urge them to vote Most of the voting
OF the day will be done by the Republi
cans. The Republicans ought to see to it
that the voting is done. Let this be a
good test of the primary law,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11
THE WHITE HAIRED
STRANGER
BY ALAN HINsDALE.

| Luigi Carrano, a young officer In the
! Italian army. was so expert with the
! foil that he was detailed for duty at
the Praetorian camp near Rome as a
teacher of fencing
Luigi loved and was beloved by b.
anca Cellini, younger daughter OF a
nobleman. The CelIinis were of better
blood than the Carranos, but there
were a number of girls In the family
TO be married off, and on that account
Luigi was accepted as a sutton for
Bianca's hand. Her father was dead,
and her brother. Ricardo. was the &C.
knowledged head OF the family
Not long after the betrothal between
Luigi and Blanca Jose Herrera came
to Rome from Madrid On account of
his wealth he created quite sensation
in society 1t the capital. When he saw
Blanca he straightway fell In love
with her and made application for her
to her brother. He was Informed
that the gin was engaged but he de-
terrnined TO have her In any event
Ricardo was always In want of money
aud found a ready lender In Herrera.
In this way the latter placed the for
mer so heavily IN debt 10 him that he
found little difficulty In forcing him TO
enter into a plot with himself TO get
rid Of Luigi. Between them they work
ed up a case against Luigi of compiled
ty in conspiracy that was unearthed
- s@ Inth
of Italy and declare republic. Their
written evidence was forged, and their
principal witness was paid large
sum for his testimony. But Luigi was
not able TO prove this. He was de-
graded from his rank In the army and
imprisoned in a fortress for a term OF
years. Since Blanca could not marry
the man she loved, she was finally
persuaded to wed the Spaniard. who
carried her away TO Madrid.
A dozen years passed. One day
man with a white beard and hair,
whose other features indicated that he
was prematurely old, appeared In
Rome. A man named Rodrigo Sanci.
a man OF good family, but whose pow
erty had prevented his taking his
place In society, was sitting at res
taurant table on the sidewalk In the
Piazza Colonna. when the white haired
stranger passed him and stared at him.
Sanci naturally returned the stare.
The stranger asked Why he was thus
stared at. Sanci replied by asking
like question. The stranger, taking
up a wineglass from the table before
Sanci, threw the contents In the lat
ter's face.
The next msrning two parties came
together In a desolate place on the
Campagna. Sanci and the stranger
fought with swords used by officers
Of the army, and Sanci was killed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11
The Fall Fairs.

Town fairs, county fairs and state
fairs are now in process OF preparation
throughout New Hampshire. They Will
be in evidence during September, and
some of them will hold over as late as
October. Wherever and whenever they
may take place, they will be worth while.
The local fair, and especially the county
fair. is an Institution which has had its
birth and development i'll the United
States. Some sort of fair is maintained
in every country, as an exhibition of the
agricultural wealth and thrift OF the
community. but in no other country are
those fairs maintained according to the
association method which is so common
in this country The fairs of Spain have
long been noted. Read Don QuiNote and
note that more reference is made 10 fairs
than to any other form OF assembly or
amusement. Granting all this, however,
sight must not be lost of the fact that
fairs in old Spain were on the carnival
order. and combined the exhibition Of
agricultural products with shows, sports,
games and other forms Of amusement
and it must be admitted that there Is
strong tendency in that direction at the
later-day fairs in our own country.
But the crops in olden times were not
80 numerous nor 80 diversified as they
are now. Agriculture was not carried 70
the extent Of development which : com
mon to-day. and which Is logical out
come az these organizations where neigh
bors vie with one another in the quality
Of products While the quality q pro
duction in ancient times cannot y ques
toned. there J. every reason for belieN-
inU that individuals in those times did
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11
THE MAINE ELECTION TO-DAY

THE MAINE ELECTION TODAY.
Some observers of the Maine election
profess to believe that the result of to-
days voting will show the progress made
throughout the United States toward a
union OF the Republican and the Progress
sive parties, it being possible thereon to
base the proba BILE result of the national
election for president two months hence.
But New England people and those who
have been watching the trend of political
things in Maine closely during recent
wears are inclined to think that the ex
tent of the fusion of Republicans and
Progressives in Maine will not accurately
represent the progress toward union
made in the country at large because the
Progressives Of Maine have been notably
slow in healing the wounds made in the
Republican party back in 1912 by the
detection Of the Bull Moose element.
The Maine Progressives have stood out
for their own identity with remarkable
stubbornness ever since they first became
imbued with the idea of political inde
pendence from the party which they con
sdered had done wrong; and the Pro
gressive party OF Maine is still quite
sturdy organization, only needing GER
tain incentive to develop into a ranting,
tearing political force To be sure, it
has lost share Of its votes during the
last few months as the old sores have
been in part healed through the ministra-
lions Of Col. Roosevelt and the good Of
fees of Republican leaders; but there
still remain a great MANY malcontents,
far more in proportion than remain in
most OF the other states. SO it cannot
be stated with exact truth that the re-
cult in Maine will show the trend of the
Progressiyes back to the Republican fold
in the country at large.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11
Then He Understood Her Move.

clergyman who was summoned in
haste by woman who had been taken
suddenly in answered the call. though
somewhat puzzled BY il, for he knew
that she was not Of his parish and was,
moreover. known to he a devoted worker
in another church While he was waiting
to be shown to the sick room be fell to
talking to the little girl Of the house.
1T j. very gratifying 70 know that
your mother thought Of me in her in
ness. said he Is your minister out Of
town"
-Oh. no" answered the child. in a mat
ter-of-f fact tone Hes home. only We
thought i might b. something eontsg-
ious. and We didn't want 20 take any
rIsks-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11

not enter SO much into competition, in
proportion to the population, as Is the
case under present conditions Of inde,
pendent farming.
Even though the county or state fair
may have departed considerably from
the original plan, and may have drifted
toward the carnival idea, there is every
evidence OF a sustained and increasing in
terest in the strictly agricultural phases
OF the institution. There is no complaint
that the quality of exhibits has detero-
rated. On the contrary, there is a general
sentiment that each successive fair
brings rather better exhibits-and that
is precisely what is desired. Anything
that IS conducive to progress and inn
provement in agriculture is TO be com
mended and encouraged. The fall fair is
a blessing Manchester On. H. Union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11
The skill displayed by the stranger was
considered remarkable.

The skill displayed by the stranger was
considered remarkable.
Within a few days after this affair
Ricardo Cellini was sitting with some
friends in the Pincian gardens when
q man with white hair and beard ap-
preached him and said:
"Good afternoon, Signor Cellini.-
"You have the advantage OF me,
signor," replied Ricardo, regarding the
other curiously.
But / know you. and I know you to
be a liar and a coward"
Cellini flushed and half started up,
as II to attack his accuser.
do not exert yourself here among
your friends. II you have any mes
sage for me It will reach me at No.
- Via Rationale"
With that the stranger withdrew.
II was impossible for Cellini to re-
tain his social position In face OF such
an insult without resenting it, and be
sent a friend to negotiate with the
white haired stranger. The latter re-
fused to give bis name, and had 1t not
been for the gravity OF the charge on
this account Cellini would not have
pressed the matter. There being no
choice for him, he agreed tot meeting
at point on the Janiculum hill above
st. Peters. He fell before the steel
point OF his adversary.
The stranger was now recognized "a
the man who had killed Rodrigo Sanci,
and people began to wonder who
would be the next victim OF this o.
markable fencer But after the last
duel he disappeared and never was
seen again in Rome.
Jose Herrera at this time was
widower. Whether his wife had learn
ed of the way by which he obtained
possession of her or on account Of his
cruelty to her, she died within a few
years after their marriage. One day
Herrera was walking on one OF the
streets of Madrid when a man with
white hair and beard INSTRUCTED his
path. Herrera shifted aside; the white
haired man did the same.
Get out Of my way" said Herrera
TO him.
II was once In your way, and you
forced me out of it, and that, too, by
dishonorable means. This time you
can force me to let you pass in one
way only"
What Is that
Promise to meet me tomorrow
morning at sunrise at the spot usually
selected for the settlement Of Difficult
ties between gentlemen and you can
pass" /
who are your
II will tell you after 1t has been de-
cided which of us Is to die"
BY this time number of persons
had collected, among them several who
knew Herrera. He agreed to the meet
ing and the next morning received his
quietus at the hands Of the unknown
stranger
As he was dying his opponent bent
over him and said:
II am Luigi Carrano"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11
10000 MEN IN LINE.
vermOnters Got Good Share of Applause
at Eagle Pass.

Eagle Pass, Texas, Sept. (, 1915
Editor, Times | again write you 70
give the news Of Eagle Pass, Texas. To-
day, the 4th Of September, Monday, the
troops turned out at s'sO o'clock IN iull
field equipment 10 pass review and pa
rade before General Sibley, the new COM
mander of this district. There were
about 10000 men in line.
The first in line were the 2nd Kansas
infantry, then the LIST Vermont inian,
try. lst Kansas infantry, lst Maryland
infantry, ttho 9TH and 9th Maryland hay'
ing left last Saturday, Sept. >, % ears
having been used TO transport them 20
their honest Then in line came the
5th Kansas battery, Maryland, Kansas
and Vermont Medical corps, sanitary
corps and wagon trains belonging 20 the
different regiments stationed here,
An idea of the length of the parade can
be formed by the following statement. We
marched through the streets OF Eagle
Pass. We marched about three miles
and we returned 10 camp second IN the
line and removed our equipment before
the end Of the line had left their encamp'
ments. | should Judge there was about
five miles OF the parade.
The people OF Eagle Pass, also the reg
ular soldiers, seem 10 favor the Vermont
BOYS more than others. Evidence Of
this favor was shown when we passed
in review, as we were checred and the
applause was more than generous.
The afternoon was given to athletic
sports. | am enclosing a copy OF the
program This program was enjoyed to
the utmost and was carried TO a late
hour in the evening. Sodas and the usu-
al eatables were for sale on the grounds
and it carried the spirits OF the boys
back to old Vermont state letting them
forget Texas burning sands. All Tor
now
| remain sincerely yours,
Corporal A. G. Edwards, Co. II, lst Vt
Inf.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11
what Strawberries Will Do.

Eugene Field was guest at an Eng
lish country house, and the hostess had
as a special mark Of honor to her guest,
reserved for his visit the finest straw
berries OF her raising. When the berries
came to the table they were certainly
beauties, but the hostess noticed with
horror that Field didn't touch the fruit,
but sat looking at it in deep thought.
"Nhy, Mr.. Field, anXiously asked the
hostess, don't you like my strawber-
ries ("
"Oh. yes" replied Field - know
shall love them. But | was thinking, if
ate them, how they would spoil my APP
petite for prunes.'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11

With Rev Fraser Metzger of Randolph
as the Republican candidate for repre-
sentative from his town to the Vermont
legislature. it looks as if the coalition
between the Republicans and Progress
sives is nearly complete in Vermont be.
cause Rev. Mr.. Mstzger was the Progress
siye party's candidate for governor back
in 1912 when the great split came. II is
to be noted, however, that there still re.
mains a section OF the Progressive party
in the town of Randolph inasmuch as a
citizen has filed nomination under that
designation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-11

Those in Washington county who arc
personally acquainted with Frank 6
Bancroft 81 Barre Town arc pretty sure
10 vote for him a. Republican candidate
for state senator from Washington conn
" because they recognize in him 2 sue
cessful farmer, a public spirited citizen
and a capable and honest official They
feel that they ian depend upon Frank
bancroft Feeling thus they commend
tire Barre Town man q III the Rspubli
csn voters Of the county with The assur-