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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
THE NEW AMERICAN KING.

Baseball, the great agency for develop
ing Americans, has begun its 1916 season.
From one corner of the vast domain to
the other the youngster and the adult
have begun their pilgrimages to the base
ball park or the sand lot in pursuit of
pleasure, some to participate others to
sit and watch the efforts Of the more
athletic. From now till snow flies it
will be baseball, baseball, baseball, with
the ma or leagues occupying the greatest
part of the public's attention, the college
games next, the schoolboy contests third
and so on down to the scrub" games of
the back pasture. Here is one thing in
which Americans find common pleas
ure; here is one place in which they
mingle with friendliness. There are no
castles among baseball fans; they are
all on the samel evel. That is why the
game deserves so much encouragement.
Nothing brings the people of many walks
of life into more democratic association
and nothing so reduces the tendency to
snobbshness. There are some evils OF
baseball, but they are infnitesimal when
compared with the good things. Long
may baseball flourish!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
sTrRnY LITTLE HOLLAND,

Almost surrounded by the embattling
hosts, as was Greece a year ago, Holland
took warning from Greece's predicament
and proceeded to keep her territory in
violate With the first alarm Of war in
her neighboring countries. Holland called
Der own troops TO arms and placed them
In advantageous positions along the Bel
gian and the German borders. accom-
panying the act with the solemn warn
ting that she was prepared TO defend her
neutrality. And defend her neutrality
,be has through nearly two years Of
strife raging but comparatively few
miles from her borders. Then there came
= time when the exigeneies Of the war
seemed 20 Indicate that Hollands terri
tory might b. overrun b. enc Or the
other Of the contsnding ioes Is an effort
10 gain TIRE advantage is tremendous
deadlock. Forthwith Holland proceeded
- eal 90 the service all her available
reserves. an army nos g. B. tespi-el.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
SAFETY IN THE POWDER ZONES.

SAFETY IN THE POWDER ZONES.
The wiping out of the lives of two chill
dren through the blowing up of a powder
plant at Nemours, w. Va, brings sharply
to notice the criminal negligence in per
uniting residences to remain within dan
gerous distance of such menaces. In the
case at hand the children were in their
own home when they were killed No
buildings for residential purposes should
be allowed to remain so near a powder
plant as to render the inmates liable to
death at time of disaster to the plant;
and the grounds of the powder plants
should be so thoroughly protected by
fences that persons not concerned in the
business would be barred from approach.
The necessity for these precautions is,
more than ever apparent during the pres
emit times when plotters are striving to
destroy property to prevent the shipment
OF munitions to the European belliger-
ents; but the necessity is always present
because of the likelihood OF accident in
The powder plants at any time and
through any chance act. There is no alb
solute safety within the zone of pos
sible explosion. Hence no residence build !
ings should be permitted to remain in
side that zone. The killing OF two chill !
dren at Nemours makes that evident. If !
there are other residence buildings in
dangerous proximity to that branch of
the Dupont business it should be re-
moved at once, through legal action if |
necessary; and the same should apply to
all places where powder plants are 10
rated II is senseless TO continue the
slaughter of persons not engaged in the
hctual manufacture Of munitions
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
Lessons of State Aid for Mothers.

Among laws designed to promote pub
lie welfare, it's an exceptional measure
that does not in some way operate as a
boomerang. The return blow often
strikes at a point where it's force does
unexpected good For instance, an i'm.
portant secondary effect OF the Massa-
chusetts law granting state aid to moth
ers is suggested by the Boston Provident
association in the course of its excellent
annual report issued to-day. This coun-
try-wide movement for the giving of sub
stantial public relief to the widow or
mother deprived OF a husbands mainte
nance" says the associations general sec
rotary, "is now passing on to a second
stage, that of counting the cost" Hav-
ing gone beyond the first period of agita
ton and legislation, in which the public
emphatically committed ftself to the
principle of substantial relief for needy
mothers, Massachusetts, has now entered
upon the wholesome experience of paying
the bills. And the provident society is
glad that the state has given the admin
istration of these accounts to local relief
agents, the overseers of the poor, because
it believes that for this reason "the peo-
pie are likely the more quickly TO dis
cover and to realize what may be the
outlay entailed by their new demands"
If counting the cost should mean no
more than the development Of niggardli-
ness in the states administration Of aid
to unsupported mothers, il would be
poor return indeed. The very purpose of
the mothers aid bill was 10 provide relief
adequate to keep families together. in
stead Of continuing the old system OF
state relief, which meant the farming
out of the children and the grant Of drib-
let's of help at occasional intervals. Fortu-
nately Massachusetts, has too firmly rec
ognized the value of the reform which il !
has instituted to shirk the task once be- !
gun. The truly important result of |
counting the cost. suggested by the prov
dent associations report, viii be the ef /
'ect IL should have to make the public /
more and more inquisitve about the orig /
nal causes which left these mothers on 1
he states hands Having to pay the /
'ills themselves, the people viii want 20 |
Know how many Of the accounts were 4
incurred for preventable causes. The
1royident association has information to 4
how that the Indulgence. even the widow
lood. of many Of the mothers, were due |
@ preventsbie causes. often this does |
rot mean that the mothers are any less
gorthy Of help or any less entitled to the
tate's aid, but always this fact should l
Emulate the people 70 consider more
md more what 90 can do q put an end
q these preventabie causes. such as iu-
emperence. Involuntary unemployment
I'd other factor aud 70 make them
riiiing 20 spend more for prevention that
hey may spend less for rslief.-Boston
transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
NORTHFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Plumley re-
turned Tuesday from a trip to Boston.
Rehearsals are being regularly held for
What Happened to Jones" which is to
be given by local talent April "a under
the direction of James McMaHn for the
benefit OF the Mortified eornet band.
Misses Pierce and Gladys Mccormick
and Graham Mccormick have returned
from ST. George ~ b., where they went
with the remains of their mother, Mrs
Matilda Mccormick John Mccormick,
who accompanied them, has also re-
turned.
John Rogers has recovered from
weeks sickness and is again at w5rk in
his barber shop,
H. w. Jones has returned from a
weeks visit in Burlington
A regular meeting OF the village trus
tees was held Monday evening at the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
Advertising New England.

A good idea being worthless until it
| has been yitalized by action, it will not
do for New England to rest content upon
the fair start toward adequate publicity
! made yesterdsyat the conference in this
| city. The task becomes financial I'M
dertaking for the progressive business
men of this section, and there is no time
to be lost if they are in earnest, MS there
is every evidence they are, about the de-
STABILITY of establishing permanent or
gsnization in this city for the intelligent
advertisement of the New England
states. The immediate work is the rails
ing of fund of $250,o00 for expenditure
this year in placing before the people of
the United States the superior advan-
tages of New England as place for bus
mess, education and pleasure. This is
not large sum of money. 1t should be
Forthcoming in such cause as this in
week and next year it should be dupli-
Gated.
The gentlemen who have inaugurated
this enterprise are on the right track.
They propose not to "boom" New Eng
land for New England needs no artificial
development, but to advertise it, and Id
deciding TO do this through the medium
Of printers ink their business instinct
has been true. That is the way in which
thousands of people in all parts of the
country may be made acquainted with
the advantages that are offered here to
summer yacationists, and there is no
doubt that of all who come in response
to the call many will abide with us per
as summer residents.
This year, because of the war, and be-
cause there will be no exposition on the
Pacific coast, New highlands opportunity |
is exceptional Our banks are bursting /
with their stores OF gold. Let there be
more use here at home for this idle CAPT /
tai There are many beautiful sites for
hotels in the mountains and along the
shores Of New England where only jack
pines now stand. We need more hotels,
more camps for the development of sum-
mer community life. The opportunities
we offer to industry must not be neg
ected, either. The West has tried pub
lefty, and has profted vastly therefrom.
Give us more of the spirit of hustle that
prevails on the prairies and in the Rock
es and we shall go far in the next Ave
Transcript,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

electric light Office over the police sta
ton, where the meetings are to be held
this year AZ this meeting j. NJ. Dona
hue was reelected chief of police. Spe-
cial officers elected were w. 0. Pride, D.
+. Brigham and Joseph Miller. con
| tract was let to the Standard Oil com
pany to oil the streets with their high
pressure oil truck.
The Norwich university musical clubs,
comprising the mandolin club OF IL pieces,
the glee club of 20 voices and the or
chestra of six pieces will give concert
in Armory hall Friday evening.
Hugh Burke, student in the Bellows
Falls high school, is visiting his parents,
Rev and Mrs. George w. Burke, at the
Methodist parsonage
Murdoch A. Campbell returned yesterr
day from business trip to Augusta and
Bangor, Me.
Mrs George Martin of Montpelier IS
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Plastridge.
The next meeting of the Ainsworth Aid
association will be held Friday after
noon with Mrs. Warrington. All mem
bers are urged to be present.
Mrs. f. n. Whitney returned Tuesday
from weeks visit in Boston and vicn
ity.
Mrs. Thomas OF Middlebury is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. X. r. B. Flint
Gerard Donahue has returned from
Hartford, Conn, and has taken position
with Phillips & Slack.
Commissioner of Weights and Meas
ures George f. Carpenter was in town
yesterday.
The annual Masonic lodge and enter
tainment win be given in Armory hall |
Wednesday evening April 26.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
GRANITEYILLE

Mrs. Eugene Gilbert went TO the Fan
ny Allen hospital, Winooski, to-day for
an operation. She was accompanied by
Air. Gilbert
Miss Annie McIver Of Montpelier Is
visiting az Der home here.
Mrs. Mary Garvey Of Barre, who has
been visiting Nrs. William sheridan re-
turned yesterday 10 her bone
n. T. Murray has purchased a farm
outside Willamstown and win move
there shortly
Miss Jessie Pratt Of Ncrshire Is the
guest q her SISTER. Mrs Marc Churchill
John Reason has bought two houses 81
the Woodbury. estate and the land ad
joining bic own lot
TIE members 81 the y. r q. p. lodge
were invited e. attend a sugar party
lat evening a. the lodge in Barre. Fast
mans truck eaEried them there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

either; and the troops were placed where
they might be in position TO repulse in.
vaders of neutral territory. BY this war
like display Holland apparently has
averted great crisis in her career. Both
the entente allies and the central powers
were able to see that Holland meant bus
mess and that the first foe which set
foot on Dutch territory contrary to the
wishes of the government would feel the
blow of strong military force, thus
bringing a resourceful nation into open
warfare against it. Neither Germany
nor Great Britain cared to arouse the
fury OF the Dutch people; and the plans
of violating neutral territory in the proc,
ess Of war mannuvres, il such plans
there were on either side, have been Civ.
en- up for the time being at least. Hol.
land is a peace-loving nation; but Hol
land is willing to fight for that peace
and for her neutrality. She was not
willing to become cat's-paw OF the ma
tions in their Vaccinations to defeat each
other She desired to maintain her indie
pendent sovereignty and her prestige in
the world. Hence her alertness and
foreefuiness both in arms and in diplo-
macy. Holland thereby did not become
second Greece. She has gained the adj
of the world by her sturdy in
dependence Holland is little country
but strong in her sense of right and will
ing to back it up.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
WILLIAMSBURG.

Albert II. Andrews, an officer in thu
Vermont state hospital at Waterbury
spent the day yesterday with his friend
James b. Mcmillan.
News is received here OF the death al
her home in Boston, of Miss Jenni,
Thorpe, who with her sister, has spent
two summers in town aad is related tc
several families here.
Rev. and Mrs. Frank H. Roberts have
returned to town and are at their farm
on the Brookfield road. They have been
in Cabot during the winter, where Mr.
Roberts supplied the pulpit of the Meth
odist church.
The funeral services for Alden Rupert,
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Guy l.. Martin,
were held at the house Sunday, the 9th,
at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Alven NJ. Smith.
and were attended only by relatives and
intimate friends. Mrs. Martins father,
w. L, Peavey of East Braintree, came
the day before TO attend the funeral and
the remains We're taken to that village
for burial
Mrs. John Irons, who has been visiting
friends at her old home in Hayerhill, n.
H. for few days, returned to her home
last week
Correcting late item IN regard to the
farm purchased by Levi d. Carr. we are
informed that this farm is the one "
ing north of Harry Blanchard's farm,
and is on the east side of the road Fur
ther, it is not the Wales farm and was
never owned by the late Warren Good
rich.
Mrs. Eugene M. Reynolds is in Cabot
this week, having been called there by
the illness Of her aunt
On account OF an accident in the Barre
yard, the night train onvthe 18th was
cancelled and passengers and mail were
brought up by team. Last night the
brakes on the engine that are always
set when it is being turned for the re-
turn trip, could not be released, and
It was necessary to disconnect the brakes
before the engine could BE run off the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
CURRENT COMMENT
The Cure for Humiliation.

Life our interesting and lively contem
porary, presents itself as suffering undel
a feeling of deep humiliation. 1t does
not like the idea of faring sumptuously
when so many others, just as good II
not better, are engulfed in the valley oil
atfliction. 1t does not like the idea OF
enrichment coming through ministering
at market rates, TO the necessities OF a dis
tressed neighbor. 1T makes our safety
seem peril to us, says Life, "our pros
perity sort of sin"
If the editor OF Life is thus torment
ed by his conscience, and does not want
to be comfortable and happy while 9TH
ers are uncomfortable and unhappy, the
out any night, dig ditch, let il fill with
water, and then lie down in it. He is not
compelled TO sleep in bed He can get
a bottle of chlorine and unstopper IL in
the vicinity of his nose. He can journey
to the family kitchen and bake himself
over burning gas, and thus have the ex-
perience that comes from an encounter
with a "hammenwerfer." He can climb
a tree and throw bomb on his sleeping
family, thus eleyating their souls by
making them endure what European
neighbors are enduring There is no
necessity of enduring the particular sort
of humiliation of which Life complains.
1t can have the experiences it envies
leaving its premises.
Sentimentalism is mysterious dis
ease, attacking at times those esteem
ing themselves highly sophisticated and
thus proof against its ravages. To in
bulge feelings of humiliation while en-
ioying creature delights indicates an &C.
stacy OF sentimentality worthy of Jean
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Richard Harding Davis later service as
war correspondent formed an anti
climax to brilliant career; but that
failure was not so much due to Davis
lack of ability as to the lack of opportu-
nifty because of the closed doors of the
strict censorship. The day OF the war
correspondent passed with the outbreak
of the European war The official war
recorder takes his place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

The use of flame projectors is not war
in all its majesty; it is brutality in all
its devilish developments. The Hague
conference has great deal of business
ahead of it to straighten out the rules of
warfare.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

We wonder if these reported battles"
between Carranzistas and Vilistas were
manufactured at the same factory where
they turn out stories of Villas demise. .
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

The latest word of encouragement to
the average youngster is to tell him he
may become Iris Speaker and COM
mand fabulous sums for his services
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

1t would have been infinitely worse
had Germany replied: Eyes, we torpedoed
the Sussex. Now what are you going to
do about it 2"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Kissing Secretary of the Navy Daniels
won't do any good. Besides, it is not a
sensible act.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Instruetor-what is an ex post facto
law
Ie-0ne that goes into effect before
its made.-Lampoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

The whack of the bat and ball makes
a musical note for millions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13
WORCESTER
Mrs Jane 0lmstead, at 80 Years, Ac-
tive in Many Ways.

The year 1916 recalls the fact that l0f
years ago Worcester was passing through
one of the coolest seasons, it being said
that in 1916 there were frosts every
month and that every family but one
moved out of town to escape the famine
and that potatoes that year did not grow
larger than walnuts.
A few Of the children of those early
settlers remain among us, among them
Mrs. Jane Olmstead of Minister brook,
who at the age of SO is keeping house
for herself and son, besides making rugs
and bedquilts that are much priced by
her relatives and friends. She has Just
finished a large silk quilt, embroidering
and stitching every piece. She has pieeed
several silk quilts, also cushions and pill
lows, as well as many cotton quilts
Among them the tulip and California
star pattern deserves especial mention,
as well as a diamond design, which con
tains many pieces.
Clark Holmes, an old resident Of this
town. died Tuesday morning. The fu-
neral vas held from the house this fore
noon. Mr.. Holmes had been sick for
more than year.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Pierce Monday night. Mrs. Mary
Markham is caring for Mrs. Pierce.
Ira Dodge has returned to his school
in Byndonyille, after spending several
weeks at home on account of the scar
let fever scare. Earl Markham viii 90
next Monday.
Mrs. Harvey Martin, who has been in
poor health all winter, is somewhat i'm
proved.
Hiram Curtis. Martin Herbert and Ned
Norris attended the road commissioners
meeting at Montpelier Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Story have moved
from Norwich TO his fathers farm on
west hill, John Story and family having
moved to their other farm in Middle |
sex. near Shady Rill
The sugarmakers are glad OF the inn /
proved weather conditions. as the fine |
sunny DAYS OF last week did not prove |
he best for sugsring and the products /
ire not up to the standard in quality.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-13

Before long Villa may be expected to
pop up in some frightful outbreak.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-09-07
Death of Capt. o. E. Minor.

The subject of this notice was born
in Michigan City, Indiana, and in in
fancy came to Mineral Point with his
parents. Here he grew to young man
hood, when he enlisted in the Both Wis
consin volunteer company in defense
of the Union. He served three years,
most of the time as com. sergeant on
the non-commissioned staff.
At the close OF the war Mr.. Minor
returned to his home in this city. Forty
six years ago he established himself in
the drug business at Belmont. He
was successful and proved himself re-
liable, progressive citizen. The last
Jews years his health gradually failed
and early last Thursday morning, Aug
81, he passed away at his home in thai
village. On the 9th of last April h,
reached the 74th mile stone of his life'i
journey. Surviving him are his wife
three sons, one daughter and his broth
er, 81. j. Minor Of this city.
The funeral took place Sunday after
| noon, Masons and G.. A. X. Comrade
attending in body form and participant
ing in the services. Many from her
were present.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-09-07
W.. Penhallegon & Co.
Famous Picture Production at World.

One of the greatest events in the
history of the motion picture art will
take place at The World Theatre on
Sept. l6 and II. when Russia's world
famous dancer, Anna Pavlowa, will APP
on the screen in massive spectacle
entitled 'rhe Dumb Girl Of portici."
Although the stage stars are capitu-
lating to the motion picture screen al
most daily, one may not name one ce-
lebrity who Is in class with Anna
PavIowa. None Of the famous singers
can bring to the screen the gifts that
gave them fame, but in the case Of
Anna Pavlowa, she will not only bring
all of her eonsumate artistry to the
screen, but she may be expected to re-
veal herself as the greatest living
dancer and exponent of pantomine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-09-07
INTERESTING NEWS
For the Buying Public

More than year ago we
anticipated the big advance in
prices Of all lines of merchan-
disc that would naturally fol-
low the great war and placed
orders for future shipments.
We ordered thousands Of
dollars worth of merchandise
to be shipped at stated inter
walls and have on order now
many lines which we contract
ed for at bottom prices. This
fact enables us to sell all class
es of goods in our lines at
much lower prices than others
can possibly quote.
Our connection with the
Great r, c. u. Syndicate
places us in the same position
as the Big Jobbers and gives
us the advantage Of buying
direct from the manufactures
and saving you the jobbers
profit.
Fall lines of Cloaks, Suits,
Sweaters, Shoes, etc, are ar
irving daily.
You will readily see it is to
your ADVANTAGE to trade with