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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

The rate at which business blocks are
being built in Brattleboro on paper is
fairly bewildering. May as many OF
them eventuate in brick and mortar as
Brattleboro needs no more! unoccu
pied stores gives a community dreary,
shrunken appearance besides bringing no
revenue. The latter consideration will
undoubtedly cause Brattleboro to build
to meet the demands and only as much
as that
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

Somebody else has discovered Rutland
discovered, for instance, that Rutland
uses marble for sidewalk curbing, for
hotel lobby decoration and now and then
for sidewalks. He writes about his dis
coveries to the Boston Copper News and
expresses surprise at the extent Of the
marble working industry in and about
Rutland; but his greatest surprise seems
10 be that Rutland utilities her own ma
terial for purposes for which it is fitted.
No doubt the same writer would be sur
prised to learn that Barre uses Barre
granite for its sidewalk curb
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15
What About Dewey T. Hanley?

Speaking of candidates., why isn't
Dewey 7. Hanley the logical successor
to Horace II. Graham as state auditor
Mr.. Hanley was employed in the audi
tors office for eight years, during which
time the present book keeping and audit
systems were installed. He is thorough
ly familiar with the work, and in his
present position as state purchasing
agent has thoroughly demonstrated his
ability as a public servant. Indeed,
about the only argument that can be ad-
vanced against his promotion is that it
would leave too large a vacancy in the
agents department.
boro Reformer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15
WON'T MEET UNION.
But Slate Employers viii Treat with
individuals or Their Own Employees.


Granville, \. Y, April l5.-At a mass
meeting of striking workers yesterday
afternoon it was decided not to enter into
any agreement as individuals with the
employers, the men contending that a
joint committee representing the men
should meet a like committee from the
firms Later in the afternoon the en-
ployprs declined, with one exception to
treat with the men under such condi-
tions, although it is understood that the
employers are willing to treat with their
own men.
The Granville board OF trade tried TO
act as intermediary yesterday but with
out success, the committee going from
one party to the other with little re-
suit.
At the first meeting OF the strikers
yesterday, the demands of the strikers
were made known in detail for the first
time. The men demand a five cent an
hour increase in pay, a nine hour work
day and a uniform pay day every two
weeks. The advance in pay would mean
an increase from Is cents in some cases
20 20 and p cents an hour in the cases
Of skilled workmen. The men claim they
have received no salary advance in years.
while the price Of slate has advanced
from SIPS - $500 a square
The men claim they have been forced
20 ~ to work IS minutes early each
morning TO make Up for a l0-minute
lunch hour at ? o'clock and this practice
they want abolished
The concerns affected bv the strike are
the Z. g sheldon company. Norton
Brothers. Owens sons Rising s Nelson,
Progressive state company. 0Brien Bros,
Hayes q OByien and BroWusou company
shout 100 men being employed in the
several plants
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15
TWO TRUSTEES ESCAPE.
Cot Away from New York State Prison
at Auburn.

Syracuse. y. Y. April l5.-Two pris-
oners, Patrick joyce and Frederick Bal
ley escaped from the state prison az Au-
burn last night. Both were TRUSTEES.
Joyce was sentenced from Binghamton
for carrying concealed weapons and Bar
ley was committed from jefferson coun-
~ for assault Notice Of the mems dis
appearance was first given BY members
81 the Mutual Welfare league.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

Carranza has not proven himself ca
pable of capturing Villa; and his inca
pacity has extended over period of sew
eral years. No one knows that better
than Carranza himself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

Vermont's brook trout were fairly safe
from capture this morning, with the
banks of the streams blanketed with
snow and the immediate hebitations of
the fnny tribe coated with ice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

The Representative NcLemore 81 Tex
Rs who introduced resolution is ihe
national House Friday e iircsi President
Wilson 70 continue tie Me1 Ar punitive
expedition Is the same Nel,more who
introduced a resolution is lbe House at
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

Burlington to pass the week end with
her husband.
w. H. Wheeler, editor of the Vergennes
Enterprise, was visitor in the city yes
terday, leaving last evening for his
home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

Assistant Secretary OF State Polk and
Secretary of State Lansing ought to be-
come carpenters and joiners just for a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15
Promising.

Every time the baby looks into my
face he smiles" said Mr.. Meekins
well" answered his wife, sit may not
be exactly polite, but it shows he has a
sense of humor. London Opinion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

Anzac Lieutenant The Turks are as
thick as peas. What shall we do?
Amaze Captain-Shell them, you IDIOT
shell them Tit Bits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

Tom When you proposed 10 her
suppose she said. This Is So sudieni'
U1ek-No. she was honest and said.
This suspense has been terrible. 7-Bos-
tun Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

The,Long Island man who makes water
do the work Of gasoline il due for d niche
in the hall of fame
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15
GRANITEvILLE.

There will be services in the Foxvillc
chapel Sunday at p. m, also an Easter
service Sunday, April %, at the same
hour Rev F. Mcneil will preach.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15
MONTPELIER
Police Found "Hard Stuff" in Barre st
Henhouse

Under the floor of henhouse, located
near the house of Mrs. Annie march, OF
Barre street, Chief of Police p. j. Con
molly and Officer P. J. McAvoy found
yesterday afternoon, box containing
eleven pints of whiskey during raid
the search warrant having been issued
| by Grand Juror A. G.. Theriault. The
raiding party, at the start of their search
for contraband goods quickly located a
couple of bransacks full of bottle beer
but not satisfied with that discovery, the
officers directed their steps toward the
little house which confined the poultry
and a diligent search disclosed the "hard
stuff" The liquor was taken, together
with Mrs. March,, to the city court room
and the woman arraigned before Judge
+. M. Harvey on charge of keeping with
intent to sell and furnish. She pleaded
not guilty to the charge, bail being fixed
at $500, with an additional $50 for the
liquor, the amount being furnished by
s. Massacco. A hearing win be held
Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Miss Theresa Carpenter Of Gronton. ac-
companied by her father, S. c, Carpenter.
and DR. Caldwell and wife of the same
town, passed through the city yesterday
afternoon on their way to Burlington,
where the young lady viii undergo treat
ment at the Mary Fletcher hospital. She
is suffering from spinal trouble and an
operation may prove necessary. The
trip from Groton to Burlington was made
by the young lady on cot.
H. NJ. Farnham of Mortified street,
who returned earlier in the week from
Chicago with carload OF horses, left
last evening for the West to purchase
another lot.
John p Flint of go Elm street, who
recently sold his farm to Charles A. Wat
son OF College street, plans to leave with
in week or ten days for Auburn, Mass,
where he will make his home with an
aged relative
Attorney Warren r. Austin, who has
been in the city for the past ten days
Turing the trial of the RichCross case
N county court, appearing for the plain
-if, left this forenoon for his home in
st. Adams
Miss Bertha Buzzell OF First avenue
went this afternoon to Burlington to
pass the week end with friends.
Mrs Edward s. Abbott of College
street left this forenoon for Burlington
o attend meeting and banquet of her |
ollege fraternity.
Mrs. Kate F.. Terrill, teacher in the
public schools, went last evening to |
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-15

Only small spark is necessary to light
the Mexican conAagration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
ASKING PENSIONS
To PROTECT AGED
Congressman Tayenner Introduces
Bill In House Carrying Payment
OF $500 Per Week.
TO THOSE WHO HAVE REACHED So
Men and Women Having Incomes Of
Less Than $500 Are Included in
Pending Legislation.

Washingtons June 2S.-An old age
pension bill-similar to the old age
pension laws which have long been
in existence in European countries
has been introduced in the house by
Representative Clyde H. Tavenner of
Illinois and is pending before the pen
sion committee.
The measure provides for a pension
of So a week, or S156 per year, for
every man and woman 65 years and
over whose incomes are less than
5000 per annum and who have labored
for 50 years.
The bill | have introduced is not
intended as the last word on the sub
Ject, for | will gladly welcome any
amendment that will improve it." said
Representative Tavenner. THE bill
was framed by General Isaac r. Sher-
wood of Ohio, the author of the pres
ent Civil war pension law. Legisla-
ton of this character has long been
in use in foreign countries, and has
proved both successful and useful"
The bill reads as follows:
BE it enacted by the senate and
house of representatives of the United
States of America, in congress assem-
bled: That on and after Dec. 25, 1916,
all American citizens having an in
come of less than 5000 per annum and
who are 80 or more years of age and
who are incapable of manual labor,
not caused by his own improper con
duct, shall be entitled to receive a
government pension of IS per week,
or S156 per year, payable quarterly;
provided, that such person shall by
competent proof establish the fact
that he has a continuous labor record
for 80 years, unless incapacitated
through no fault of his own, during
which time he has never been convict
cd of any crime or felony, and must
have been citizen of the United
States for at least Is years before he
reached the age of 60 years
Section >. That all pensions shall
commence from the date of filing of
the applications in the bureau Of pen
sicns after the passage and approval
of this act. providing that no such ap-
pllCant shall receive pension under
any law, state. national, or otherwise
at the same time or for the same per
iod that he is receiving pension IN
der the provisions Of this act
For Married Couples.
Section 3 That when both hus-
hand and wife are pensioners, except
where they are living apart, pursuant
to any decree, judgment, order, or
deed of separation, the rate of the
pension shall be three-fourths Of the
rates given in the above schedule.
Section 4. That wherever in this
act the masculine pronoun is used it
shall be held to include the feminine
prOnoun also
Section >. That all claims for old
age pensions under this act shall be
under the jurisdiction of the secretary
of the interior, who shall make such
rules and regulations as shall be nee
essary 10 carry out the provisions of
this act"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
street to the east line of Twenty-fourth

street to the east line of Twenty-fourth
street"
And said certificate also shows the
court costs, the mount of accrued in
terest and the total amount of said as
sessment; and said certificate also
states that the said Improvement con-
forms substantially to the require
ments of the original ordinance for the
construction of the some, as required
by law; and that final hearing on said
certificate will be had on the 14th day
of July A. D. 1916, at 9 o'clock a. NJ,
or as soon thereafter as the business OF
the court will permit. All persons de-
string may file objections in said
court before said day, and may appear
at the hearing and make their de-
Tense.
Dated this 9th day Of June A. D.
1916.
WILLIAM McCONOCHIE,
President,
n. JUHL,
Secretary,
WALLACE TREICHLER.
Member.
Board of local improvements of city Of
Rock Island. Ill.
JOHN X. SCOTT, City Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
SpeciaI Assessment Notice.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the County Court of said county.
To the June term, A. D. 1916. Warrant
No. 1858.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the board OF
local improvements of the city OF
Rock Island, Ill, has filed in the
county court of Rock Island county
a certificate OF the cost Of the improve
ment, entitled in said court:
I'm re petition OF the city OF Rock
Island, H., to assess the costs OF ex-
cavating grading, eurbins and paving
Eighteenth avenue with brick blocks
from Twelfth to Sixteenth street
And said certificate also shows the
court costs, the amount of accrued in
terest and the total amount OF said
assessment; and said certificate also
states that the said improvement con-
forms substantially TO the require
ments Of the original ordinance for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28

MIR Gamble today makes formal an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
republican nomination for circuit
clerk of Rock Island county. He holds
unique record for serving the pub
lie, having b, n an official in this coun-
ty for over thirty-one years. 1t is
thought there is only one other clerk
in the state whose length of service
exceeds that of Mr. Gamble. 1t was on
Dec. l, 1854. that he first went to work
at the county building as a deputy IN
der the late +. H. Bowman In 1883 he
was elected circuit clerk for the first
time and has filled that position con-
tinuously since that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28

the construction of the same, as re-
quired by law; and that final hearing
on said certificate will be had on the
14th day of July, A. d. 1916, at 8
O'Clock a. m, or as soon thereafter as
the business of the court will permit
All persons desiring may file objec-
ton in said court before said day, and
may appear at the hearing and make
their defense.
Dated this 9th day of June, A. d.
1916. WILLIAM McCONOCHIE,
President.
n. JUHL,
Secretary.
WALLACE TREICHLER,
Member.
Board of Local improvements of City
Of Rock Island, Ill.
JOHN X. SCOTT, City Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Special Taxation Notice

State Of Illinois, Rock Island coun-
ty, S.
In the county court of said county.
To the June term. A. D. 1916.
WARRANT NO. 361.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the board of To-
cal improvements of the city of Rock
Island, ILL.,, has filed in the county
court of Rock Island county A certi-
ficate of the cost of the improvement
entitled in said court:
In re petition of the city of Rock
Island, Ill, to assess the cost of eX-
cavating grading, curblng and paving
EiEhth-and a-half avenue with asphalt
from the west line Of Twenty-tifth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
GET A SUMMER HOME
On the Lakes OF Wisconsin,

Spend your vacation in the cool
north woods and in the greatest fish
ing region in the world. Reached over
night by the double daily train ser
vice of the Chicago & Northwestern
railway. Round trip summer fares.
Go early'and get the benefit of the
years best fishing.
Let us plan your trip and supply
free illustrated descriptive booklets
detailed pocket maps, train sched-
ules, etc. c. A. Cairns, G. p & T. A..
30 Jackson street, Chicago, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Special Taxation Notice,

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty. SIS:
In the county court Of said county
to the June term A. ID. 1916. War
rant No. 379.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that the board of local
improvements of the city of Rock Is.
land, Illinois. has filed in the county
court Of Rock Island county a certifi-
cate of the cost of the improvement
entitled in said court.
In re petition of the city of Rock
! Island, Illinois, to assess the cost OF
| laying cement sidewalks from Thirty
eighth to Forty second streets and
! from Fourteenth to Eighteenth ave-
nues.'
And said certificate also shows the
court costs, the amount of accrued in
terest and the total amount of said
assessment; and said certificate also
states that the said improvement con-
| forms substantially to the require
ments of the original ordinance for
the construction of the same, as re-
quired by law; and the final hearing
on said certificate will be had on the
14th day of July A. D. 1916, at 8
o'clock a. M, or as soon thereafter as
! the business of the court will permit
! All persons desiring may file objec-
, tons in said court before said day
and may appear at the hearing and
make their defense.
Dated this 9th day of June A. D
1916.
WILLIAM MCONOCHIE.
President.
n. JUHL,
Secretary
WALLACE TREICHLER
Member.
Board of Local Improvements of City
of Rock Island, Illinois.
JOHN X. SCOTT, City Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
ON COUNTY RECORDS
WarrautT Deeds.

Peoples Savings Bank & Trust COM
pany to 7. Frederick Lang and wife,
lot 115, Glen Oaks addition, Moline
(specian, $1,l50.
William H Tieken and wife to
Thomas R. Hull, lot "a and part lot
%, block 4, South Park addition, Rock
Island, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
For Representative.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
the democratic nomination for minor
ity representative in the state legisla-
ture from the 33rd senatorial district
and solicit the support of my friends
at the primaries Sept. Is, 1916.
W. c. MAUCkER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
For Coroner,

| wish to announce my candidacy
for the republican nomination for cor
oner and respectfully solicit the sup
port Of the voters at the Septembe:
primaries. AL NJ DIXON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
For Circuit Clerk,

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination Tor circuit
clerk of Rock Island county, subject
to the decision of the primaries, Sept
Is, 1916.
TEnpr-I, NJ arm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
CENSUS
SHoWSCOODCAIN
Government Estimates the Population
OF Rock Island to Have Been
1900 in 1914.
WEALTHY Growth in Five Years Indica-
ted in Figures Gathered in Man.
uiactureS Canvass.

Washington. June ga prelim-
mary statement OF the general results
., the census OF manufactures for
Rack Island, Ill, has been issued by
me bureau Of the census II consists
n A summary comparing the figures
FOR 1909 and 1914 by totals.
The population Of Rock Island at
.he census Of 1910 was 24.335. and it
;s estimated that it was - geo on July
/, 1914,
In the order Of their importance
from a percentage standpoint. the in
c-eases for the several items rank as
follows: Primary horse power. Il /
ner cent; capital, 49.l per cent: sal
aries. Al per cent; wages. 342 per
cent: materials. y per cent: value of
rroducts. 204 per cent; salaried en-
Moves. 56 per cent, and wage earn
ers, a. per cent.
The capital invested as reported
vas slS,S5l0OO in 1914. a gain of 81
$4,000, or 49.1 per cent, over $9,2S7,-
900 in 1909.
Wages Grow 1868 Per Cent.
The salaries and wages amounted
10 1887 900 in 1914 and to 1892 900
in 1909. the increase being s505 900, or
S6.S per cent
The number O. salaried employees
vas Ss5 in 1914, as compared with 374
in 1909. making an increase OF u. or
SIS per cent.
The average number of wage earn
ers was 1887 in 1914 and 1.754 in 1909
the increase being So, or A. per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28

No other body with such an intimate
knowledge of railroad conditions has such
an unquestioned position in the public con-
hdence.
The rates the railroads may charge the
public for transportation are now largely
fixed by this Government board.
Out of every dollar received by the rail-
roads from the public nearly one-haf is paid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Federal Inquiry or
Railroad Strike?

Faced by demands from the hemen and brkeen that
would SlOOOOOO
railroads problem settled
Federal tribunal.
employees acknowledged the railroads
differences could public
Railroads Urge Public Inquiry and Arbitration
The formal proposal the railroads Of the
follows:
W IN
re
Preferably by
1t formation bearing railway nj it
always in posuon consider adpro ri nc
o found by I'M be US
to slider and promptly dspoe the
eproiaon aAw' NuludsAa)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Political Announcements.
For States Attorney.

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for states
attorney of Rock Island county and
solicit the support of my friends. Pri-
mary Sept. IS. 1916.
CHARLES s. ROBERTS,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
A Question For the Public to Decide

Question For the Public to Decide
The railroads feel that they have
these highly paid
without clear mandate from public shall
of the ater areiew O all the facts
to
BY industrial
atonalC COME COMMITTEE the RaIwaw
asssa@sssS ssS"""
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28

GEORGE W. GAMBLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Leaders Refuse Offer and Take Strike Vote

Leaders the brtheoods held
lis the submit
and the employees the whether authority
leaders to declare nationwide STRIKE
The
body which this issue ought to be referred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28

directly to the employees as wages; and the
money to pay increase wages can come from
no other source than the rates paid by the
public.
The Interstate Commerce Commission,
with its control over rates, is in position
to make complete investigation and render
such decision as would protect the interests
of the railroad employees, the owners of the
railroads, and the public.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-17
E ENTERTAIN GOVERNOR
 WITH PICNIC DINNER

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Raney entertained with an elaborate picnic dinner on the lawn at their beautiful home in the north part Of town last Friday in honor of Governor Hays and Hon. 0. C. Burnside, member of the State Charity Board, of Little Rock.
 Those present were: T. J. Welborn, Prof. and Mrs. W. A. Isgrig, Mr. and Mrs. F. c. Hoyt, Dr. L. G. Poe, MT. and Mrs. Will Duvall of Sulphur Cock; T. A. Best, Dota; R. c. Adams, Oil Trough; Will Self ; Rev. II. F. Vermillion, Noun tain Home Maj. and Mrs. c. W. Campbell, Cabot; MT. and Mrs. R. D. Pridmore, Oil Trough; and Wash Wilson, Sulphur Rock.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-17

". D. Hinson returned Fri day to MeCrory, after spend ing a few days here with Mrs. flinson and attending the big picnic.
 Rev. J. M. Harrison Of SWif- ton was in town Friday en route home from Paroquet where he assisted in a revival meeting.
 Deputy Sheriff s. ". Clark and family of BatesvilIe spent Friday and Saturday here vis- ting relatives and attending the picnic.
 Mrs. Frank Thompson and children, Edith and Troy, from near Newport, were the guests of Mrs. O F. Craig Saturday and Sunday.
 R. C.. Thomas, of Little Rock representing the Missouri State Life Insurance Co, is spending the week here in the interest of his company.
 Rev. j. NJ. Thrasher of Char lotte was n town Saturday en route home from Paroquet where he has been engaged in q revival meeting.
 Misses Minnie Stevens, AL lie Gathey and Vallie Williams of Jaeksonport spent Friday here visiting friends and at tending the picnic. Miss Mabel McHenry Jeff this morning for her home al Tuckerman, after a pleasant visit here with her sister, Mrs r. M. Gilbreath.
 Woods Clark and Miss Aub- rey Mashburn were married at the Methodist parsonage in West Batesville on Thursday night of last week, Rev. F. L. Glisson officiating. The groon. is a son of MT. and Mrs. $. w. Clark formerly of Newark.