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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

Before changing from partial fee sys-
TEN to fat rate salary for Barre's city
clerk and treasurer Ia proposal which
was brought before the citizens meeting
last EVENING" it would be well to deter
mine what would be fair compensation
fair for the city and fair for the off,
cial who occupies those two positions
Certainly the sum of $1,000, out of which
the official would be asked to paw for
Office assistants. would not be a fair com
pensation to the official; nor could the
city reasonably expect to secure efficient
service for such a niggardly sum, for no
man Of the requisite ability could be
found who would take the office at that
figure. II is admitted that a fat rate
salary is more desirable method of pay
ment than that by means Of fees; but
before changing its method Barre ought
TO look about a bit and see what cities Of
the came class as Barre pay their city
clerks and treasurers. Taking those
comparisons into consideration. together
with the known amount Of service re-
quired in Barre, We should be able to ar
rive al an equitable decision in the mat
ter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

1t goes without saying that midnight
armed prowler about property which
houses state government military sup
plies in time of war is not bent upon any
peaceful mission. Moreover, if that per-
son draws his weapon and begins firing
when ordered to halt, it is well-nigh con-
elusive evidence that he is there with
hostile intent. Those seem to be the cir
cumstances surrounding the mysterious
incident near the state arsenal on Sem
mary hill in Montpelier last Thursday
night when the military guards of the
arsenal detected one or more persons in
that vicinity who were unwilling TO stop
a few minutes and state their purpose,
and who we're, moreover, disposed to ae-
centuate their refusal by firing shot
at the guard. The incident should serve
TO redouble the watchfulness of those
who are placed in charge of public or
private property in Vermont, for il gives
evidence that our fancied freedom from
persons of this stripe was due to mis-
taken ideas. Evidently there are some
disciples of Prussianism right here in
our midst.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
10 North Main st.

less we send an expeditionary force of al
least 100000 men to the trenches or the
battlefelds on the war front in western
Europe within six months. The United
States can render splendid service by
loaning money to our allies. 1t can dc
still more service by building bottoms in
which to carry foodstuffs and munitions
of war. IL can do more still by helping
to rid the seas Of German submarines.
But its full service will not be rendered
unless it holsters up the allies on land
with a sizeable contingent. We should
realize that this IS our war, as much as
Great Britain's, Frances, Italy's or per-
haps Russia's, and that we cannot hold
back in any particular and still maintain
our position as an ally. An army of
100000 men would be comparatively
small in comparison with the vast collec-
tons Of trained men now representing
our allies, but its strength would be all
out of proportion to its size because of
the feeling of moral support that its
presence. shoulder to shoulder with our
allies, would bring to the latter. We
fancy. too, that it would have at the
same time a rather dishesrtening effect
on our enemy, surely upon the soldiers
Of that enemy il not upon the individual
who is responsible for the worlds most
awful carnage. II might even hasten the
coming Of democracy and the explosion
of that theory Of divine right" Of a sin
gle family to dominate the destinies Of
tens Of millions Of people. We would
have 70 expect 10 suffer heavy casualties
by reason Of that participation; but it
would be a sacrifice in behalf Of human
liberties for the entire world. Let US
send an eKpeditiosary force.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
Robert Warwick. All seats free on Tues

Robert Warwick. All seats free on Tues
day afternoon.
Wednesday, the wonderful, thrilling
and educational story by jules Verne,
10000 Leagues Under the Sea-" in eight
reels, is to be featured. This film was
exhibited at the Broadway theatre, New
York City, at prices up to So. Special
bargain matinee, balcony sc, orchestra
l0c; evening, balcony Toe, orchestra l5e.
Special augmented orchestra.
Thursday. Harold Lockwood in "The
Promise" Friday, Wallace Reid and
Cleo Ridgeley in "The Yellow Pawn"
Saturday, George Walsh in "The Island
OF Desire" Complete list of features
coming on page 6.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
Favors Daylight Saving Scheme.
Barre, Vt, April %, 1917.

Barre, Vt, April 2s, 1917.
Editor Barre Daily Times:
| At the discussion in city meeting last
evening of the daylight saving scheme, it
was suggested that confusion would re-
suit if Barre attempted to alter the
clocks an hour until it was done by the
entire eastern time section of the coun-
| try. But what is to hinder us from
accomplishing the same result by follow
ing st. Johnsbury's plan of starting and
quitting an hour earlier-say from May
18th to Sept. l5th-without changing the
clocks at ALI
The granite industry would commence
at and quit at 3, with dinner hour
from II to II; Saturday hours from to
10. The schools would be in session from
8 to 3, with the dinner period from 10; 45
to 1910. The banks, stores and every
thing else in the city would cooperate
accordingly.
For few mornings it might be diff.
cult TO arise an hour earlier, and the
tendency to retire at the former hour
would be strong. But human nature
win readily adjust itself to any changed
conditions, so there need be no hesitation
on that score.
An hour longer of daylight and sun
light to be out of doors--just think what
that would mean to all of us Another
hour of outdoor rest, recreation or work
An hour earlier at the garden, lawn,
swimming hole or baseball Camel An
additional hour of sunlight for the walk
or ride in the country! Isn't it worthy
the effort of a trialg
Committees from the various erganiza-
tons could quickly amend the present
agreements to cover the slight change.
Or, if necessary, meetings of the bodies
themselves could be called to take action
Barre Town would probably work in
harmony with the city, and possibly
Montpelier also. There would be no ques.
ton about the electric power, and / be-
lieve the electric road would adjust their
schedule accordingly. The public school
authorities are in full harmony with the
idea.
Barre is seldom behind in progressive
so all up for the daylight
saving schemel
William Barclay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

Drivers of teams should bear in mind
that beginning May ! new law is in
effect in Vermont by which horse-drawn
vehicles with few exempted classes are
required to carry lights at night Fur
thermore the requirement holds whether
the vehicles are stationary or in motion
on the public highway. The exceptions
TO the law are vehicles designed for the
transportation of hay, straw, wood, lum-
Der, stone, machinery or other heavy
freight, or farm machinery. Inasmuch
as the fine for violation of the law is
IS, it would be fitting for horsemen to
spend dollar or two on a lantern, or
some similar means of illumination.
Cheapness and safety, to say nothing Of
law obedience, dictate such preparedness
plans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

The announcement that the little state
of Nevada was the first to fill out its
quota of enlistments to the regular army
should be considered in the light of the
knowledge that Nevada has no organized
militia force and that, therefore, all the
efforts could be directed toward regular
army enlistments. While most of the
other states were busy with the first task
of raising their National Guards to full
strength, Nevada was not concerned with
such an effort and all her patriotic men
turned their steps toward the regular
army. We have no desire to minimize
the credit Of the little state for being
patriotic, but in justice to the other
states of the union, Vermont included,
the explanation should be made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
Amusements.

A very strong program has been ar
ranged for the patrons of the Park Thea
ire the coming week. Marguerite Clark
in her charming photoplay, miss George
Washington" is to be shown Monday and
every large theatre has done capacity
business with this de luxe feature.
Tuesday afternoon the Barre Womsn's
club has obtained the use of several films
from the state board of health and Dr.
Ladd of Burlington will be present to ex-
plain same. Everyone is invited to view
these educational films and at the same
time to see the regular Tuesday feature
play, "The Family Honor" featuring
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

As far back as when Champ Clark
spoke in Barre during a joint debate
with a fellow congressman of the oppo.
site political faith he has been known
as dealer in glittering generalities, unc-
tuous phrases and gentle pat-me on the
back stuff. His address in Congress this
week against the system of universal
training in the present crisis of the ma
tional government indicates that he still
dwells in the realm of flowers and sweet
perfume, refusing to face the sterner
realities of his country's existence.
Flowers and perfume are all right in
their places, but they are not bread and
butter, nor peace and safety.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
H.4RDWICK STREET

Miss Ethel Russell, who has been at
+. s. Eastman's in Greensboro for sew
eral weeks, has returned home.
Marius Brocher spent Sunday with his
parents at Hardwick Center.
Edgar Thayer has finished work for
G. X. Russell and is working for Harrison
Chase at East Hardwick.
Mrs Grace Hines OF Hardwick has
been spending few days with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. r. G. Noreross
Mr. and Mrs. George King attended
the funeral of relative at st. Johns
bury Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs K. G. Bridgeman of
Hardwick were recent guests at G. f..
Warmers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
Special Meeting. Barre Town.

A special town meeting will be held
at the opera house. East Barre, Saturday,
May 5, at o'clock P. m, 10 see # the
town viii issue bonds TO refund its in
debtedness; exempt property Of East
Barre W. c. T. U. Library association
and to transact any other lawful bust
ness. Per order of salectmen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

Perhaps it is only a coincidence that
since the departure of Won Bernstorff
from the United States there have been
far fewer attacks on the peace and safety
of our country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
Green Mountain Echoes.

Ed. Tole has purchased the PAGER,
Jimmy d." OF viii Darcy and is now
a sport.-Tyson item.
They have been running the hone on
the stage road and the road is drying up
fine.-Felchervil item.
A lemon social by the True Blue class
of the church will be given Friday even
ing-West Charleston item.
Another one of those goose parties
was held at the home of Mrs. NJ. S. Web
ster and the usual good time resulted
Irasburg item.
The lemon social OF the True Blue class
of the church was just splendid. The
pupils of the village school had parts
and did nicely.--West Charleston item.
Prof. Mower is shingling the Center
schoolhouse. Earl admits it takes him
longer to shingle schoolhouse than 9th
err buildings We wonder why Hyde
Park Center item.
Gen. Rye or Col. Bourbon made an in
cursion recently. Much smoke on the
firing line. Casual remarks on results
deferred for definite reports.-Cristy dis
trict, Morrisvile weekly.
Miss Jean Backup has been in town
the. past week-Newbury item.
For good old-fashioned community
common sense we commend our good
neighbor, the town of Berlin, which is
one of the few towns OF that entitle-
ment in these Y. s. which hasn't made
move to change its name to Spread
Eagle, Rose Valley or Springville.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

We cannot understand why those seek
ing entertainment in Barre overlook the
possibilities of our city meetings. For
diversity of entertainment certainly, the
movies" do not surpass our little get
togethers up there in the city hall loft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

GIVE the baby a chance" advertises a
Newport furniture dealer, who then pro
ceeds to put baby out Of the running by
imploring all fond parents in his terri
tory to make the young one candidate
for the cripples' ward by purchasing one
of those tilted, single tongued carry-al
that must lift baby's toes above his chin
if baby is to be given a ride.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
AN AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY
FORCE.

The opinion is gaining strength that
the United States viii not b. perform
ing its reasonable service in behalf Of the
allies we have chosen for ourselves un-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

Reports from the war department in
dictate that Vermont's percentage of en-
listments to date is the smallest in the
union. Is it to be understood that the
much quoted line, That's where Yer
mont comes in" is definitely fixedY
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

It was Josh Billings, we believe, who
made good living out of poor spelling,
and by much the same sign one of our
justly famed city officials isn't growing
slim on an Office that permits him to
pronounce decisive with the short accent
on the first i and emasculate a couple of
syllables in such words as antagonize
and intimidate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

German strikers are punished by being
sent to war. 1t remains to be seen how
spiritedly they will fight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
Strange Reason for Sunday Worship as
Reported by Bloomington Core
spondent.

"There was service at the church
Sunday, the first to be held for some
time on account of bad roads"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

Untrimmed hats. all colors and shapes
at 81 for the rest Of this week at Mrs.
Shepard Co, Inc
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

From the "Sun Dial" we borrow to-
days last line, hint for amateur agri-
eulturists:
"Wild oats may be sown on roof gar.
dens" NJ. s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
MABEL SYRUP'S COLYUM


The Johnny who does not enlist can.
not come marching home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

An after-effect of the Billy Sunday
mayhap.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

ITO our own selves be just and 1t must
follow as the night the day, we cannot
then be unjust to anyone" paraphrases
Ginkibus, II, in sending Hon. Woodrow
Wilson the following telegram
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

II heartily endorse war prohibition for
the entire United States of America"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

In your mad rush to be off to the war
don't forget the cat when you close the
house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
Remarkable Record of Reformation.

Erred Sweet is working for Road Agent
A. L. Hadley, who has already COM
menced to mend his ways. East Plain
field, n. H., item.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

To-day's little motto for Richardson
street: "0ut of the trenches by Christ
mas"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
Dear mi. 81

Dear nj. s.:
viii any reader of your Colyum as
sist me in identifying the author of the
following quotationI 1t is said to have
been taken from one of the mission inns
"out West:
"He has achieved success who has lived
well, laughed often and loved much; who
has gained the respect of intelligent men
and the love of little children; who has
left the world better than he found it,
whether by an improved poppy, per-
feet poem, or rescued soul; who has
never lost appreciation of the earth's
beauty or failed to express it,; who has
always looked for the best in others and
given the best he had; whose life is an
Inspiration and whose memory is bene-
diction"
O. L. A. Barre VI
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

Halt when halted" cautions the
Swanton Courier, which doesn't explain
what more the halted one can do toward
hating when once halted
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28
Do You Know a Newer One?

'For a 25-cent ticket thoughtlessly
purchased, perhaps, for the Claremont
auto show, Edna Clement has drawn a
good Ford touring car of 1917 model.
With the proceeds from the sale of this
car, Miss Edna hopes to take short
course at a business college in Spring
field, Mass. We congratulate Miss Glenn
ent and admire her judgment in exehang
ing the car for practical knowledge in
business. "-Fairlee item.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

From all the fools who went before
l learned a wealth of witt
For over Wisdom's darkest door
Some fool lamp has lit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-28

c. l.. A., Barre, Vt.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-04

sports in Boise fans who attend the
Thursday night event will have to pay
a war tax of 10 per cent This is re-
quired by the war department. Passes
If any. must also bear the war tax
Promoter Collins is pleased over the
prospects of turning some of the gate
receipts over to the government to go
toward winninl. the present war.
The Thursday night program is evil
IDENTIFY arousing interest among the
faithful for requests have already been
received from fans in Emmett, Nyssa,
Ontario. Payette, Caldwell and other
points asking for reservations. One
Of the biggest crowds of the season is
expected to be in attendance. There
will be special interurban night car
service for the benefit of fans who
come in from valley points.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-04
EXECUTORS SALE OF REA, 60.
TATE

Under authority of the last will OF
Isaac Bedal, deceased, which will has
been duly admitted to probate, the I'M
dersigned, the executrix of said will, ,
offers for sale, and will sell at private
sale. the following described real es-
tate, to-wit:
Lots fourteen GG and fifteen G5) of
block twelve G2) of Hyde Park addi-
ton to Boise City, Ada county, Idaho.
Also the farm belonging to said es-
tate, containing seventy-two (72) acres,
more or less, situate in the northeast
quarter (NEA) of section twenty six
(26, township four ca north, range one
"a east of Boise meridian, in Ada
county, Idaho; together with eighty
(S0) shares of stock in the Thurman
Mill Ditch Company, Ltd.
Said sale will be made on or after
Dec. 10. 1917, and bids in writing will
be received by the undersigned per-
sonally, or may be left for her with
her attorneys, Frawley & Koelsch.
Rooms 6O6-60s Idaho building. Boise.
Idaho. Ten per cent of the bid must
accompany the same, and the balance
must be paid upon confirmation Of said
sale by the Probate Court. The execu-
trix reserves the right TO reject any or
all bids. HATTIE MAYNE.
Executrix of the Last Will
of Isaac Bedal, Deceased.
Dated, Nov. %, 1917. Adv. DIT
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-04
$4,000 STATE OF IDAHO HIGH
WAY BONDS.

Scaled bids will be received by the
undersigned until 10 o'clock a. M,
Monday, Dec. 10, 1917, at the state
treasurer's office in the capitol, at
Boise, Idaho, for the sale of the fol-
lowing state of Idaho highway bonds
Four hund I'D bonds of $500 denom-
nation.
Two hundred bonds of $1,000 denomi-
nation.
Coupon form, bearing date Jan. list
1917, 20-10s, interest not exceed Az
per cent, payable January and July 1st
both principal and interest of said
bonds shall be payable at the state
treasurer's office in the capitol, at
Boise. Idaho.
Bids must be unconditional and the
bidder must be prepared to accept and
pay for said bonds within fifteen G5)
days after acceptance of the bid there
for.
Bonds cannot be sold for less than
par and accrued interest. Lower rate
of interest preferable to a premium
bid.
an unconditional certified check pay
able to the treasurer of the state OF
Idaho for per cent of the par value
Of the bonds.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
JOHN w. EAGLESON,
State Treasurer
TNe
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-04
CUT THIS QUILT is WORTH
MONEY,

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with sc and mall it to Foley &
Co, 1886 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address clear
ly You will receive in return a trial
package containing Foleys Honey and
Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills. for pain in
sides and back, rheumatism, backache,
kidney and bladder ailments; and F'o-
ley Cathartic Tablets. a wholesome
and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for
constipation, biliousness, headache and
sluggish bowels. - Whitehead Drug
Store. Adv. T. TIL. 8.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-04

gard, banker, all of Moscow; F'rant
Green. farmer, Of Troy; ]. Fl. Marsh,
of Deary, banker and farmer; James
Nelson, of Kendick, farmer; Timothy
Driscoll. of Genesee, banker and far
mer.
BONNEVILLE COUNTY.
Mrs. M. E. Holden, chairman of the
women's council; c. f. Dinwoody,
chairman of the Bonneville Red Cross
NJ. B. Yeaman, chairman of the liberty
loan committee; J. L. Miner, chair
man of the army Y. M. c. A.: w. A.
Bradbury, chairman of the Four Min
ute Men; ]. H. Beasley, chairman
county farm bureau; r. e. Brossard,
county agricultural agent; G. G.
Wright, chairman war savings cam
paigni Christian Anderson, T. c. Bar
law. Robert Andrus, Farley J. Davis
c. j. Carlson, Mrs. A. V. Scott.
The Bonneville county council or
ganized and elected the following Of
ficers; G. G. Wright, chairman ]. H
Beasley, first vice chairman; George
M. Scott, second vice chairman; C. e.
Dinwoody, secretary treasurer.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-04
COMMISSIONER TO
TAKE Up DUTIES
During THE WEEK
Council Of Lewiston Adopts
Resolutions Congratulate
ing Erb but Expressing
Regret Over Departure.

George e. Erb, appointed member
of the public utilities commission, to
succeed Axel p. Ramstedt who re-
signed, will take up his new duties
this week, the commission has been
informed. Having taken his oath of
office Commissioner Erb is prepared to
proceed with his work.
While congratulating Commissioner
Erb over his appointment, the council
of Lewiston accepted with regret his
resignation as police judge of that city
position which he had held for 10
years. Copies of the resolutions re-
ceived here, are as follows:
Whereas, the Honorable NJ Alex
ander, governor of the state of Idaho,
has appointed George E. Erb, of Lew
iston. as a member of the Idaho public
utilities commission, and
Whereas, the said George e. Erb,
as result of said appointment, has
tendNed his resignation as police
Judge of the city Of Lewiston, and as
deputy clerk, and
Whereas. the said George L. Erb
has served the city of Lewiston for the
past 10 years as police judge and
deputy city clerk; has served the said
city also as it's mayor and as a mem
Der of it's council; and
Whereas. in every public service
that the said George e. Erb has been
called upon to perform he has dis
charged his Duties with unusual abil-
ity, conscientiousness, fairness and in
dustry, and his record as a public Of
fetal of the said city of Lewiston is
one of which the community he has
served SO long and so faithfully is
proud;
Now. therefore. be it resolved, that
the resignation of the said George e.
Erb as police judge and deputy city
clerk of the city of Lewiston, be and
the same hereby is accepted with re-
greet and that the mayor and council
of the city of Lewiston do hereby ex-
press their appreciation of his ser
vices, and do hereby extend to him
their very best wishes in his new field
of usefulness; that this resolution be
spread upon the minutes and that a
copy thereof be furnished Mr.. Erb."