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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
Heroes at Home.

! The Vermont newspapers are already
agitating proposition for statue of
| Dewey, to be erected on the State House
grounds at Montpelier, presumably by
state funds helped out with public sub
scriptions. This certainly would be a
well placed memorial for not only would
lit be at the seat of administration of
Dewey's native state. but if the proposed
statues eyes could see they would look
upon the house in which he was born.
Not enough attention is paid in this
country TO memorials of great men at
the places of their birth. In France, it
is customary for the nation to raise stat.
ues at the birth places of its great men,
even when these places are the most OBJ
scure villages. So to do is to remind all
men that genius may dawn even in the
remotest corners--that great good for
a nation or for the race may come out
of the humblest Nazareth.
The practice inculcates reverence for
all childhood. If in the body of certain
uncouth baby in poor cabin at squalid
Hodgensville the soul of the saviour of
his country was nourished, who can tell
that the country's greatest man is not
now dancing on his mothers knee in the
meanest village in the land In senti-
ment, the statue of the great native of
the little town is suggestion that
greatness is imminent everywhere; it is
an inspiration TO every mother TO cher
ish the spark Of genius in her SON. and
to every community to make itself, il
it can, fit to be the cradle of genius
We do not order this thing as we'll in
America as they do in France. We have
indeed raised a monument over the cab
in at Hodgensville, and have done well
in raising it. Vermont or the nation
may raise a statue at Montpelier to
Dewey but no statue TO Farragut stands
at little Campbell Station in Tennessee.
Boston has not statue even of EDGAR
A. Poe, or of Emerson. Boston has
statue of Garrison, but has Newbury-
port? What a company in bronze and
marble would stand az Concord, if the /
nation honored with statues all its ia
nous sons and daughters? Is there any |
statue at the village of Point Pleasant, |
o., Of the great soldier who was born |
there! And who. for that matter, asso- !
ciates Point Pleasant with Grant at all? |
Boston Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
When the Worm Turned.

When former President Rutherford B.
Hayes was a student at college it was
his custom to take a walk before break
fast.
One morning two of his student friends
went with him. After walking short
distance they met an old man with a
long white beard Thinking that they
would have a little fun at the old mans
expense the first one bowed to him very
gracefully and said; Good morning, Fa-
Their Abraham"
The next one made low bow and
said: "Good morning, Father Isaac"
Young Hayes then made his bow and
said: Good morning. Father Jacob.
The old man looked at them q moment
and then said: young men, ] am nei-
Their Abraham, Isaac nor Jacob. / am
Saul, the son of Kish, and ! am out look
ing for my fathers asses, and 10, ! have
found them"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
MORE SECRETIVENESS ABOUT
PEOPLES BUSINESS.

There need not have been so much reti-
cence on the part of the administration
regarding the text of that note of con
graduation sent TO Emperor William on
the occasion of the latter's birthday last
week II is to be presumed that there
was nothing contained therein except fe-
licitory words in connection with the
event which called forth the sending Of
the message-no words of comment con
corning the progress OF the war and no
expressed desire for the contamination Of
peace. Hence no harm could have done
by the publishing OF the text OF the note
inasmuch a. all nations have cognizsnce
Of the fact that the president OF the
United States is only carrying out Gus
tom long established and without dis
elimination. The entente allies could not
take ofiense At President Wilson's act.
any more than the central powers could
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
WAITSFIELD

| Miss Marion Willis of Worcester
Mass, was guest at Levi Boyces the
past week.
Miss Katie Goss of Moretown visited
friends in town last week.
Percy Airing is acting as cookee in the
North Fayston lumber camp.
Norton House spent two days in Barre
last week.
Watch papers for entertainment on
Wednesday, Feb. Z, under auspices OF
the young peoples Bible class of the
Congregational church. Come and have a
good laugh and forget your troubles.
The Nature club met Saturday after
noon in library hall. Twelve members
were present. An interesting program
was given, with papers by Mrs. J.: d..
Davis and Mrs. Nathan Beyce and a
piano solo by Mrs. Edna Boyee The
next meeting of the club will be the an.
nual meeting.
AT special church meeting called Sun
day at the Congregational church, the
church constitution was amended and NJ.
l.. Martin was elected fourth deacon.
MISS DoflS MpIidl NV went oAtNtutf "
Bowmanville, Ontario, where she has en-
ployment with the Goodyear Rubber Co.
Word has been received from Mime
apolis, Mimi, that j. Fl. Hastings has
suffered slight shock, which has some
what impaired his speech.
Miss Frances Hartshon spent the
week end at her home in Lincoln.
Miss Josephine Trask has gone to her
home in Warren and is suffering with
the prevailing distemper.
Everett Wallis was home from God
dard for the week end.
Harold Wallis was home over Sunday
from L. V. NJ.
Mrs. E. f. Nell of Randolph and son,
Theron. were in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Ferris and Mr.. and
Mrs Merrill Childs OF Moretown attend
ed the Rebekah meeting Saturday night.
Maple Rebekah lodge, No So, met in
I. O. o. F. hall Saturday evening and in.
stalled the newly elected and appeintive
officers, Mrs. Lizzie Newcomb. district
deputy. presiding, assisted by Mrs. Della
Palmer. district deputy marshal. Officers /
were as follows: Noble grand. Emma
Downer; vice grand. Lena Chase; secre- |
tary. Adele b. Wallis; treasurer, Flora |
Moriarty; conductor. Clara Spaulding; /
warden. Hattie Smith; left supporter no
bic grand. Belle Baird; right supporter |
noble grand. Della Palmer; left support |
ar vice grand. Nettie Long; right sup i
porter vice grand. May Gleason: right /
scene supporter, Mary FAIR; left scene
supporter. Hazel Newcnnb; chaplain.
Ilena Joslyn: inside guardian, Margaret /
Bettis; outside guardian. Henry Belts;
azSt nohla grand. Lois Smith
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
UNDISTURBED
BY CHANGE IN RULERS
Czech Problem Has Been Solved During
the Year BY the Elimination of
Itself--Reichsra May Go
Into Session Soon.

Vienna, Jan. 29.-Politically the death
of Emperor Francis Joseph and the as
sassination of Premier Stuergkh during
1916 left the empire monarchy altogeth-
err unaffected. Emperor Charles has
stepped at the head Of the governmental
machinery without tremor disturbing
the state The various races constituting
Austria Hungary have been welded into
whole by the war in matters affecting
nationality, without, however, forgetting
their special interests, as was shown
when the Ruthenians objected to the alb
solute self-government given by Emperor
Francis Joseph to Galieia. The Ruthe-
mans fear that the new order of things
in Galicia would give the Polish element
the upper hand to such an extent that
oppression would follow. Like most
Slavic people, Pole and Ukranian are dis.
trustful of one another. and il Is assert
ed that the Polish nobility IN Galicia is
not scrupulous enough politically to
cause the Ruthenians to view their fu-
ture with much assurance. IL rs possible
that the Austrian crown will take some
measures TO safeguard the interests OF
the Ruthenians.
The Czech problem has been solved
during the wear by eliminating itself. 1t
was at no time O large affair, consisting
largely of some seditious efforts of GER
tain Pan-Slav Czech leaders, four Of
whom were recently condemned to decth
on charges growing out of the mutiny of
a Czech regiment on the field of battle. |
There is no reason to believe that the
Czech race stood behind these efforts, /
not if the conduct of Bohemian regiments /!
against the Italian and Rumanians IS to
serve as an indication. Public bodies |
throughout Bohemia have repeatedly dis
avowed the self-appointed Czech leaders
in foreign countries. On the occasion Of
the late emperor's death the condolences
from Bohemia were probably the warm
est received.
Austria Hungary's share in the estab |
lishment OF the kingdom OF Poland was :,
in the main negative, and the result OF
between Austria and Hun
gary, reached for the sake Of maintain
ing within the empire kingdom the bal
anee OF power thought necessary to safe
guard the individual and collective inter
ssts Of the racial groups governed from
Vienna and Budapest. Fearing that the
joining Of Galicia to Congress Poland,
and the close attachment Of this greater
Kingdom Of Poland 10 Austria. would
diminish Magyar influence within the
iual state. Hungarian statesmen were
wiling to have Poland incline more To- Z
wards Germany, as has been the case in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
How lie Persuaded the Girl to Marry
Him.

writer in the February American
Magazine tells how he used salesmanship
methods TO win his wife. Here is ono
of his devices:
Zone day she remarked that she did
not intend TO get married for a number
of years, no matter how attractive an
opportunity might be offered to her, that
she was young enough to wait a while,
she thought, and was in no hurry.
Tho next time / saw her l was armed
with some interesting facts l had OBJ
tanned from a friend of mine who is all
insurance agent. These facts dealt with
the marrying ages of woman in various
states, andshowed that the average bride
y surprisingly young. In other words,
the woman who does not marry before
she Is twenty-five. stands an astonishing
big chance of not marrying at all.
told her that out Of every six girls Of
twenty-five who refused proposal, only
one, on the average, ever received q sec
cond offer Of marriage. OF course, pre-
sented these figures in a joking way.
Thus they served the double purpose Of
giving the impression that ] had good
sense of humor. and also setting her 10
thinking"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
Hopes Barre Will Get sanatorium.

Editor, Barre Times: 1t was with in.
terest ! read your articles in The Times
of Jan. "a, OF the increase in and mum.
Der of deaths from that dread disease
tuberculosis, and your remarks ON the
need of sanatorium for the care oil
lsuch in the city of Barre.
There never was more need of any
thing in Barre than there is for an insti-
tuition OF that kind at the present time
Aside from the care and treatment that
is given the patient, they are more or
less kept from their family and friends
and the public in general, whom they
are bound to mingle with. That in it,
self is great, if not the greatest, step
that can be taken to prevent the spread
of the disease in any city.
If the board of trade, the Central La
Dor union and the granite manufacturers,
who benefit as much as anyone by the
good health of the worker, would start
like they did for the City hos
pital, there is no doubt but what Barre
would have a sanatorium to be proud Of.
Thanking you for the space in your
paper and hoping something will be done
in the near future TO ease the suffering
and stop the spread of the disease in
Barre, / remain,
Yours respectfully,
Samuel Tite, a Barre patient i'll the
Hampshire County sanatorium, Hayden
vile, Mass.
Haydenville, Mass, Jan. q, 1917.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

An effort to introduce the English
"hunger strike" into the United States
failed signally through the determined
efforts of the prison authorities at Black
wells island, New York, when a woman
prisoner presumed to become martyr
to cause by starving herself to death,
After nearly week of fasting, the WON
an was surprised that food tasted SO
good, even though it was forced down her
throat. If other instances of @hunger
strike" develop in any part of the coun-
try, there is precedent for the author
tiles to go by in the successful handling
of Mrs. Byrne.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
CURRENT COMMENT
Calls It SuperIative Fact.

The Barre Daily Times criticisms
lit surely has a right to do--the remarks
Iof Congressman Dale in the House of
Representatives on the death of Admiral
Dewey. The Times thinks Mr.. Dale
may have been swept by wave of
home state patriotism" and that sit WAS
more or less of provincial point of
view when he said that, beyond that
stands the superlative fact that Vermont
gave him to the nation 1t would be
well to consider the whole sentence in
connection with the part The Times
takes exception to. The paragraph en-
tire reads; 1T is a glorious reflection
that this nation has given such an in
fluence to all the world, and beyond that
stands the superlative fact that Vermont
gave him to the nation" Now why not
"superlative3" Has any Vermonter
brought greater honor to the state? Has
Vermont given any son to the national
cause who has accomplished greater
deeds in history making; shown great
er discipline, courage, skill, poise;' and
shown more loyal, faithful, patriotic cit
than Admiral George Dewey?
We are "superlatively" honored as a
state by the life and deeds of Admiral
Dewey. The Times says, "But the SUI
perlative fact We say the "su-
perlative yes.--Island Pond Her
aid.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

these first days of the new state. r.
satisfy the Poles in Gslicia, Emperor
Francis Joseph granted them the great,
est measure of lf-government compat-
ible with the sovereignty of the crown
The Polish element in Galicia appears
greatly pleased with the new state of af
fairs.
The Hungarian diet has also been in
session throughout the parliamentary pc
riod, listening for much of its time TO
attacks upon Premier Tizsa and Baron
Burian, Austro- Hungarian minister of
foreign affairs. The opposition charged
that the men in Vienna had closed their
eyes TO the course of events in Bucharest,
and had permitted themselves to be lulled
into false sense of security, the Ruma-
MAN army invading Pennsylvania as the
result of this. Debates of this question
were cut short as much by military
events in Pennsylvania as by the defense
which Count Tisza put up. The food
situation also occupied the Hungarian
diet for many days, result of which was
that the Hungarian government prohibit
ed nearly all food exports to Austria and
Germany, This policy has been called
selfish. In extenuation it must be said
that crop returns in Hungary in 1916
were far from good.
For the last three months the question
of converting the Austrian Reichsrat has
been before the public. When this par
lament will go into session is not known
even to-day. The impression prevails
that it will meet this month, more prob
able it is that March will be the month.
The Austrian parliament has not been
? ssembled since the outbreak of the war,
the government conducting its affairs by
virtue of laws passed before that time,
and regulations empowered by sundry
war acts, some Of them of ancient date
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

Before they permit Thomas w. Law
son TO leave for a region from which it
would be slow work to get him back, the
authorities which are investigating the
alleged leak in the presidents peace note
ought to determine whether Lawson will
be of no further advantage-if, indeed,
he has told all that he is capable of tell
ing about the circumstances connected
with the revealing of the virtual con-
tents OF the note to aid stock market
manipulation. Lawson may need vaca-
ton, but there is a possibility that he
may be very much needed in Washington
or New York during the next few weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

The Vermont Association of Boston
the organization which has the important
duty of giving expression to the loyalty
of the sons and daughters of the Green
Mountain state, is showing itself to be in
vigorous condition, no less than 90 new
members having been taken into the as
ISOLATION during the past year. There
are said to be 10000 Vermonters in and
around Boston. That being the case, the
association has plenty of opportunity for
expanding.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

Ice hockey is a game which should be
encouraged in Vermont schools because
of the fact that it is winter sport which
brings many players into competition for
positions on team and many players in
actual contests. Skating is one of the
most healthful exercises known, mas
much as it puts the body into activity in
the open air, and the more the young
people can be induced to indulge in the
sport the better for the general health.
Spaulding high school, along with other
high schools in the state, ought to be rep
resented another year by hockey team
and league should be formed, Just like
the interscholastic league in basketball
the only winter sport now engaged in to
any extent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
The Extension School in Agriculture to
Be Held in Berlin.

The extension school in agriculture and
home economics TO be conducted under
the auspices OF the extension service of
the Vermont Agricultural college, which
was to have been held in December at
Berlin Corners. will be in session at the
grange hall during the week Of Feb. 5 to
9 inclusive. The school viii open Monday
afternoon and continue through Friday
afternoon Of that week Everyone inter-
ested in agriculture or household eco
Monies Is cordially invited to attend any
OF al Of the sessions The full program
vii be published Later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

have taken offense had the congratula-
tons been sent to a member OF the en-
tente. Furthermore, the American peo-
pie are not in the primary class and are
capable of comprehending the fact that
the sending of message to Emperor
William was merely according to custom.
Moreover, it was their business, not
merely that Of the administration in the
national capital.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
Keen.

There were some questions in geog.
raphy required in the preliminary exam
nations for law students who aspired to
admission to the bar Name ten animals
that live in the Arctic zone" One young
man wrote: Five polar bears and five
seals. n. B.--Permit me to call your at
tention to the fact that the question
does not specify that the animals should
be of different varieties" He passed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

The fact that 1900 people could be
gotten together to hear recital by Fritz
Kreisler, the famous violinist, is taken to
be distinct encouragement along must
cal lines in Vermont; and the promoters
of the concert in Burlington last Friday
night are to be congratulated on the sue
cess of their efforts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
An Elusive Tip.

An old gentleman had just finished
eating a sumptuous dinner. As he turned
to leave the waiter touched mis- arm and
in an insinuating manner said: Haven't
you-er--forgotten something, sir?"
"Why, yes, so ] have" replied the old
gentleman. Thank you for the remind
err"
Lifting plate he pocketed the coin
which had lain under it, and stalked out
past the crestfallen waiter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

The government figures that Barre's
population in 1916 was 1850, basing its
calculation on an increase of 23l each
year. The average yearly gain seems
modest enough to be true,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

Cheer up! The farmers win be making
maple sugar in five or six weeks-Mont-
pelier Argus.
We are trying to cheer up, but we
can't help thinking You have been look
,ing at short calendar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
JINGLES AND JESTS

New York is gaining in popularity az
the city in which to hold all kinds of
conventions. With the rest of the eoun.
try going dry, it will not be long be-
fore conventions will be called just to
give folks an excuse for heading toward
New York.-Puck
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

Commander Pershing did well what he
was permitted to do in Mexico by the re-
straining hand in Washington There
fore, he cannot be blamed for the failure
to get" Villa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

Governor Graham told the Vermonters
in Boston there are too many "Colonels'
in Vermont. Presumably, he meant too
many officers and too few privates.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

The kaiser's faith in his "sword" is
still steadfast, to let him tell it on his
birthday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

Such little thing as an attempt on
his life does not disturb King Alfonso OF
Spain because it is an old story with
him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

Jesse Pomeroy has declared war all by
himself in the Charlestown, Mass, state
prison. He will not lack for reinforce
ments outside of the prison walls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29

A little more smoke, even from a 49,
100000 fire, wouldn't affect Pittsburg
very much.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-02-09
FOOD VALUES CONTAINED
N ONE QUART Of MILK

Some fellow has figured out that one
quart Of milk costing nine cents is
equivalent in food values to:
Eight eggs at forty-eight cents doz-
en- or thirty. two cents worth. Three
pounds Of Goldfish at ten cents pound
thirty cents worth. Three.fifths pounds
Of ham at thirty-five cents q pound or
twenty-one cents worth. Two pounds
Of chickens at twenty five cents pound
or fifty cents worth. Three-fourths
pounds Of beefsteak at twenty-four
cents pound or eighteen cents worth
Four-fifth pound Of pork chops At TWEEN
ty-fivs cents pound or twenty cents
worth. One pound cottage cheese serv-
cd with cream 10 equivalent to half ?
pound Of cheddar cheese and yet there
are people who look upon milk - sort
Of luxury instead Of . substantial article
Of diet.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-02-09
Ranch and RANCE e = Z: :: :: ), =:
GRl1lG FEES ANNOUNCED
CARRY ExPEeTED IxcausE

The situation in regard to the pro-
posed increase in grazing taxes. seems
accurately forecast by the News-
Champion last week. Under the
present un-American system Of federal
control We are getting . sample of what
leasing means. when the folks who pay
the taxes have about As much say 20 IS
Russian peasants. We have advisory
powers.
In the meantime this 10 the plan pro-
posed for water power AND OTHER
RESOURCES OF THE NATIONAL
FORESTS. which includes all minerals
and metals. II the miners do not be-
lieve this, read the attached announce
ment direct from the forest service in
Denver.
Denver. February Gan increase of
Is per cent in the grazing fees on all
National forests, instead Of SO l-3 per
cent Ms was originally contemplated. will
be made for the season of 1917, accord.
ing to the plan announced by Secretary
Houston today. thru the local Forest
he.dqusrters.. Subsequent increases
conditions on the individusi forests, and
will vary in accordance with the facts
thus obtained.
The timber, grazing. water power
and other resources of the National for
ests which are used for commercial pur-
poses should be charged for at rate
which represents their fair value, said
Secretary Houston. ''If charge only
sufficient to cover the cost Of admins.
tration were made. eli Of the profit from
the commercial use Of the Nstional for
ests would 20 to . compsratiyeIy few
individuals instead of to all the people
to whom they belong and who are en-.