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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
A Supper
At Sanger's
BY SADIE OLcOTT

Jenny Wright was, between the age.
Of sixteen and twenty. the belle of the
village.
When Jenny was nineteen there
were even chances between Arthur
Perry and Herbert Angel. Among the
laggards Ed De Forests show seemed
the poorest.
Now. Jenny Wright's bunch was con.
sidered the liyeliest that had ever been
known at Hunterville They were
constantly playing pranks on one an
other, and never was there case
wherein the person victimized failed to
take his or her medicine good natured-
ly. Then, too. there were driving. fish,
ing and swimming parties in summer
and skating and coasting parties in
| winter.
One day when they were together at
! their headquarters. which was Jenny
| Wrights home, one OF the boys COM
| planned that there was, as he express
ed 1t. nothing doing" which meant
that amusements were lacking. One
OF the girls proposed that they get up
a mock elopement The idea caught at
once, and different plans Of procedure
were suggested or course Jenny
must be the feminine part of the elope-
ment That went without saying. But
who was to be the masculine part
Of It?
Naturally at this point there came
halt. None of the girls cared to nomi.
nate fellow to elope with Jenny. No
fellow would nominate himself and GER
tainly wouldn't nominate any one else
Jenny. OF course, was not In a position
to choose. What made the matter of
more import was that Arthur Perry
and Herbert Angel were pressing each
other In a mad chase for her favor,
which was supposed eventually to
mean her hand.
When 1t looked as IL the matter
would have to be dropped for want Of
selection of an clipping groom Arthur
Perry. who felt more confidence In his
chances for being chosen to be eventu-
ally Jenny's real husband. suggested
that Jenny herself make the choice.
but that 1t be kept secret between
her and the fellow she chose till the
elopement had taken place. She was
to notify the party Of her choice. and |
he was TO run away with her exactly |
ON the stroke of 8 of the town clock. |
At 10 the bridal party was to meet at |
Sangers. hotel and roadhouse at Hill |
ton. Eve miles distant. where they
would all congratulate the bridal cou-
pie and then sit down to supper.
The suggestion was at once adopted
by all the party except Jenny. who was
finally won over. IL was not consid-
cred certain that she would select the
man she would choose for a husband.
but it was supposed that she would.
Sanger was notified TO have a supper
ready at half past 10 for a party Of
-welve on the evening appointed for
he elopement. The girls very nearly
wore out Jenny, each one teasing her
o give her the name of the prcspec-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
FeaIty Of Partners.

A member Of the New York suprem.
court, reproving a New York firm IF
architects for canceling an agreement.
says, Authorities unanimously agree
that there is scarcely any relation In
life which calls for more absolute good
faith than the relation Of partners.
Also, "A purer and more elevated
morality is demanded Of partners .hsn
the common morality of the trade"
transacts business for himself may
look out solely for himself, while
partner must never consider his ow1.
advantage apart from that Of his 1850
ciates.-Exchapge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

1t was fitting that Norwich university
should hold a memorial service in honor
of Admiral Dewey inasmuch as Dewey
gained his early training in arms at the
ancient institution; and it also was par
ticularly appropriate that the services
should be held in the university hall
which bears the distinguished admirals
name. No doubt the institution at
Mortified will gain considerably in mill
tary prestige by the recounting OF the
deeds of Dewey, taken in conjunction
with the fact that the youthful Dewey
spent three years in the college
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
How Far Up Are These Rates Going ?

The Democrats of the House commit
tee believe they can raise S2l4,000,000 q
year from the excess profits tax By max.
ing it per cent on all profits above "a
return of per cent on the investment
This would mean that a corporation or
copartnership which made a profit of $50
on an investment of 500 would have to
pay per cent of Sl2-or DO cents-in
taxation. This would be practically 81.
The concern which made $50 on the 500
would have to pay s per cent on S52, or
S4.lG. And so on.
But why should the ways and means
committee stop at per cent? Why not
l6 per cent, or 1927 And why should they
decree per cent as legitimate reward
for industrial activity? Why not begin
to tax at any profit above the rate Of
| interest on government bond? The
answer to these questions is simple; If
Congress passes such law and the
plaeeholders under il want to keep the
enterprise agoing succeeding Congresses
will increase the rates.
The same committee now proposes a
so per cent advance in the federal inheri-
lance tax, even though that measure is
still in its infancy. How long in our
Massachusetts will the per cent tax on
intangible personal property remain at
that figure? What would be more easy
after the law gets into operation, and the
information under it has been put at the
disposal OF the state, than to make the
rate s or IL per cent? OF course, this
would drive people out Of Massachusetts,
to states in which the rates of taxation
remained more liberal. hut our lawmak
ers have rarely regarded that as of any
consequence.
Two economic changes arc now in con
spicuous operation. One is purpose Of
the public to tax wealth wherever it |
appears. The other is a prodigious in
crease in the cost of living. Is there no
connection between these two? Let us
see!
Street railway companies, when sub |
iected to new taxes and restrictions and |
other financial burdens imposed BY pub. I
lie authority, lose little time in turning I
around to charge the public little more
for its conveyance, or to give the public
Il little less for its money. The same is
true of the railroads. Their freight and
passenger fares are steadily going up.
The grocery store which has to pass on
TO its customers these increased freight
rates, as well as the increased expenses
Of its own operation, due to the same
,auses. readily finds out how TO do it.
A San Francisco haberdasher, at a
lime when labor union conditions there
were making the conduct of business ex
.eedingly expensive, was asked what he
1urposed to do about them. He answered
hat 50 long as lead pencils sold at 10
.ents dozen, he should use them in re
marking his goods. This is exactly what
he community in every phase of its ac-
iyity is doing with the burdens which
'ordelI Hull and his southern associates
IRE imposing on capital and industry.
And this is the way it will work to the
nd Of the chapter. The only question il
low long it will take the American peo
lie TO find out this simple truth and ar
est the spiral journey where it logically
tarts.--Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

There is no doubt that President vii.
son has become firmly attached to his
young golf partner, DIR. Cary T. Grayson
but the nation as a whole is more inter
ested in efficiency and regular order OF
promotion than in golf, Perhaps Presi.
dent Wilson may have to explain in de-
tail why he appointed DR.. Grayson as a
rear admiral, with assignment to the
medical staff, over the heads Of l32 men
of rank higher than that held by DR..
Grayson. 1t is something which ought to
be explained.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
Banner Year for Quarries?

producers of building stone all ovei
the country were rushed with orders
throughout the whole OF last year" say,
a special dispatch from Atlantic City, re
porting the 18th annual convention of the
! international Cut Stone Contractors
Quarrymen's association.
To what extent the big quarry.owners
of Vermont are represented in this "ln-
terna tibnal" association we do not know
| But we do know that 1916 was not a
| banner year for the stone industry OF
| the state, as whole. Several large
plants were closed for long periods, and
that is the exception. Quarters of build
ing stone. according to reports last sum
mer and fall, were especially affected, be-
cause of the high prices of steel and con-
sequent postponement of building opera J..
tions of character using steel and stone.
That sounds reasonable, whatever the
particular facts may be.
Building operations in New England
were considerable during 1916, for the
six states benefited a good deal from
munition making. But home building
was marked feature of this activity
In Springfield. Mass. the number of new
homes put up was extraordinary. Sew
eral Connecticut cities saw little
growth But here again the tendency Of
the population to drift toward the larger
centers must be considered.
Two hundred contractors and quarry
owners were entertained at the associa-
tons luncheon. We venture to say that
Vermont alone could furnish as many at
pinch, the value of whose output would
be quarter as great or more.
Whether '19T will create a new record
for prosperity in all lines Of the indus
try is yet TO be seen. That il is to be
deyoutly hoped for goes without saying
Burlington Free Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
Raiding, Honorable Yet Ehectual.

The latest German sea exploit is tn,
work of a conventional surface going YES
sci, not of a submarine. To this raider
have fallen more victims, so far as can
be learned, than to any one other raider
in any single raid of the war. While
full lists of the captures made by the
Moewe Karlsruhe and the Linden are not
available, il would appear that they
have been outdone.
As for submarine raiders. il is an I'M
usually fortunate one that destroys three
or four vessels in the course of a trip.
The limitations OF the submarine restrict
with heavy expense Of life and material,
in order 90 attain large results. as com
puted in tonnage.
The present raider. to Judge by reports
from various sources. has sunk at least
score Of merchant vessels; how many
more none can vet say A list of the
known tonnages of destroyed ships totals
10000 tons. A captured Hamburg Amer
Jean liner. the Prinz Adelbert. has Just
been auctioned in London for a figure APP
proximsting Sl20 per ton. and this price
may he taken 10 represent the minimum
value Of the 10000 tons lost through the
raider A total Of sl0.SO0.O0 is reached.
representing the loss in ships alone. As
many 81 the vessels bore valuable car
goes. and most Of them being bound for
European ports were laden. the loss in
cargoes may equal that in bottoms. II Is
not unlikely that the entente nations are
2o.oO0000 or more losers BY a single
sally 81 a single ship.
IL seems thus far that the German has
made provision for the safety of the cap
iives by sending them % shore in three
vessels. one If which has reached Per
The great success Of the raid,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

Thomas Mott Osborne, professional
prison reformer, will have no occasion to
complain that the prisoners in the Ports
mouth, n. H., naval prison are allowed
TO rot in idleness, because he was given
chance as prisoner" to heave coal
for long, long hours during his short stay
in confinement. There is, or might be,
some suspicion that the prison author
tiles were just waiting for Osborne to
come along and lend a hand in particu-
larly hard and dirty work. Thus at the
outset. it can be said that Osbornc's stay
in the naval prison was not in vain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

A Vermont woman who enjoyed good
health for l0l years has just died at East
Granville; Vermont man who is quite
hale and hearty and still bank director
although 81 years of age lives at Mont
pelier; Barre woman observed her 95th
birthday to-day and another Barre wom-
an, aged 90, is at present having tho rare
experience flor herr OF being i'll, These
are few OF the latest examples Of long
evity in godo old, health preserving Yer
mont II wishing to live long. come to
Vermont and live a deeently careful life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
AFTER THE GRIPPE
vinOl Restored Her strength

Canton, Miss.-sI am Is years old and
became very weak and feeble from the
effects Of la grippe, but Vinol has done
me a world Of good. Ii has cured my
cough, built mp my strength 50 ! feel
active and wei again - Mrs. Lizzie
Baldwin, Canton, Miss.
Ninol aids digestion. enriches Che blood
and creates strength. Unequalled for
chronic coughs, colds or bronchitis. Your
money back u il fails. Red Cross Phsr-
macy Floyd G. Russell, Prop. Barre;
also at the leading drug store in al Yer
mont towns.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

in connection with the absence thus far
of any undue frightfulness in the man
ner OF its execution, arouses the inquiry
why Germany has so long refrained from
carrying ON the war against entente
shipping in decently civilized, yet, as
now fully demonstrated, in perfectly
practical manner. The uses of fright
fulness are perhaps known TO high Prus-
sian authorities; only the benefits OF
frightfulness itself can explain the sub
marine policy that sunk the Lusitania.-
New York Evening Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

The Republicans and Progressives are
making very poor start toward Dem
ocratic defeat in 1920. Some OF the So
called leaders of the two parties are, APP
parently, bent on keeping the old sores
open as long as possible. The recent con
ference in New York City was failure,
SO far as coalition is concerned, largely
because of the pig-headedness of the men
on both sides who set themselves up as
the guiding spirits Of the two political
organizations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

The village Of Middlebury is showing
the progressive spirit by discussing
means for increasing the efficiency Of the
fire department Middlebury has great
deal of valuable property to protect, not
the least of which is the growing group
of costly college buildings within the fire
district OF the community. Middlebury's
duty in this respect is very important
and the responsibility is great
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
DALE'S TRIBUTE TO DEWEY.
Full Text of Statement Delivered in
House of Representa- tives.

MUSE VI representatives.
The following is the full text of Rep
resentative Dale's remarks on Admira
Dewey in Congress last Thursday;
mir. Speaker, the pass Of the chief Of
heroic figures in this nation and the
ranking naval officer of the world is an.
nounced by the president of the United
States in a message to the Congress.
Admiral George Dewey was a native
of the state of Vermont and was APP
pointed to the naval academy from what
is now the second congressional district
Iof that state.
From his home, under the shadow OF
the dome of the state capitol, he went
a youth from the mountains out upon
the seas. After 40 years from the steps
of that capitol he beheld the largest
throng of people ever assembled within
the state as they welcomed him home
with the acclaim of the glory of his
achievement. That was long period of
time between those two dates. Even so,
it illustrates the primal element in the
character of the man, that by the restric-
| ton of his energy and the confinement
OF his study TO the one purpose of his
| life through all these years he became
thoroughly equipped for the victorious
response to the great requirement of his
country.
"The records of history may be
searched without finding a like illustra
tion of the man meeting the event so
completely ready.
'These are the perfected qualities of
the soul of the man:
''Discipline--to obey the superior com
mand that sent him away from that
which in equity seemed to be his oppor-
tunity.
'Courage--to convey his feet over the
waters that might at any moment en-
gulf il as Havana harbor did the Maine.
"Skill-to man9uvre and operate to
the humiliation of the Spanish squad
ron. and with the loss of not one United |
States marine
"Poise--to maintain the rights of in
ternational law amidst the provocations /
of the German fleet and to keep the vel l
fare of his country above his own am
bition when the full flush of victory was
upon him. tApplause.l
~"To the navy and naval affairs he de-
NVAfh NAoif iilC anu Jul hhS it'esA
years he gave the inestimable benefit OF
his experience to many sessions of Con-
gress down to the present. With no
attempt to become conspicuous in other
positions. he passed from his achieve
ments followed by the homage of the
whole people Of his country 10 the glory
that awaits him over the unknown sea,
{ Applause.l
''The deeds of his heroic life are his
tory, and of ii the nation is justly proud.
The spirit OF such life lives on--an as
pirstion forever.
1T is a glorious reflection that this
nation has given such an influence TO all
the world, and beyond that stands the
'uperlative fact that Vermont gave him
10 the nation" tApplause.l
Ii YOU wish to save money read Shea's
shoe ad. on page 3.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

The United States can get into a dis
pute with Germany without half trying
1t will be the same way till the end OF
the present war and will probably be the
way long after the war. We might as
well make up our minds to that situa-
tion. Germany will be constantly doing
something which viii lead to discussion
because it conflicts with the interests of
the United States.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
Much Retter.

Turned YOU down. did you say! Well
old chap, its better q have loved and
lost than never to have loved 81 al"
~Nes. better. indeed replied the ne
iected enc. Better for the p1stoilice su-
thorities- the florist. the messenger boy,
the eonfoctioner. a dozen walters, twice
as many taxi drivers. the jeweler and
half the theatres in town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

II Is the opinion Of the Windsor Jour.
nal that chaplains can be dispensed with
in the Vermont legislature; and the con
temporary proposes % 70 about the re-.
form by substituting canned prayers
That is. il would have prayers tran
scribed 10 records and then ground ont
by the strong right hand Of the sergeant
AZ arms 81 some willing assistant An
Even cheaper way wouii D. 20 call for
volunteers from among the elrrgymcn in
Montpelier. Barre and The surrounding
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

1t is no particular concern Of ours but
we should say, if called on, that New
Hampshire's National Guard ought to be
returned home before long. The neigh
boring states soldiers went away late
but they have already stayed much be
yond the limit required Of the Vermont
troops. Strangely enough, however, there
has been little complaint over the situa-
tion in New Hampshire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
Good Reason.

Hub with irritation Why is it that
you women insist upon having the last
words
Wife (calmly I'VE don't The only
reason we get it Is because we always
have dozen arguments left when you
stupid men are all run out.-Boston
Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

preparation for such positions is lure
founded on false pretenses. There sim
ply is not a sufficient demand for their
graduates. This suggestion OF the mi
nority should surely have full consider
alton from the associations committee
in its further NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

The free will Offering for Rev, William
Sunday after his 10 weeks revival cam
paign in Boston can be called decidedly
alluring. A reward of $4,000 for 10
weeks work, to say nothing of his keep"
during the time devoted to the work, IS
large, too large, we should say
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
On the Gate.

Sunday School Teacher treviewing the
story Of the beggar Lazarus Who was
the poor fellow who sat at the gate
watching all the people 60 inside and
wishing that he too could 90 in and en-
JOY himself!
Reddy Backrow-De guy in de box Of
fce.-Pnck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

towns. We heard, the other day, Barre
clergyman declare that he would be will
ing, gladly, TO be one OF several TO 90 to
the State House in turn and serve as
chaplain without pay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

The state of Vermont would regret to
lose the services of Col. Ira l.. Reeves as
commanding officer of the Vermont Ma
tional Guard, as it is rumored will be the
case within short time on account of
the pressure OF duties upon him incident
to the presidency of Norwich university.
Col. Reeves seems to be filling the posi-
tion acceptably.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
Quite So.

"lhe preacher says
We're made o. dust"
said little Tommy Blake.
"l'ye eaten too much dinner
An
Gee whiz, but dust can achcl'
-Scribner's Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
JINGLES AND JESTS
Still Safe.

He-Good heavens. the clock just
struck |, and promised your mother Id
leave at l2l
She comfortably --Goodl We've IL
hours yet--Yale Record.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

Even the wind is
blowing about our over
coat. Come in and blow
yourself to a 1917 model
at $19,17. Knee length,
belted back, double
breasted, and planned
out by a young designer
whose sympathy, taste
and interest is in get
ting up styles for young
men.
Here's a few good,
new-style, regular cut
coats, priced $12 each.
SPECIAL
Boys overcoats, still
going down, 25c each
day, only a few left.
Just take a look in our
window. Come in and
look over our Bargain
Counter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

If you wish to save money read Shea
shoe ad. on page 3.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-18

supports the war against Germany
My same colleagues who before Aug
ust, 1914, were teaching peace are
now working to the utmost of their
power to help in the great fight. In
order to help on the war and to bring
victory, our trades unions have sacri-
feed. fer the time. many jeo!ous!y
guarded rights, which we and our
fathers had Won only after long strug-
giles.
Permit Relaxation.
Men who led the campaign for short
hours of work are now themselves
working long hours on war tasks. The
trades unions have permitted the dilu-
ton of labor, the introduction of
women and semi-skilled men in what
was solely skilled mems tasks. Many
:radas union regulations have been
wiped out for the time by the trade
unions themselves. The unions have
passed self-denying ordinances against
strikes. Disputes that. once would
have made fifty thousand men down
tools In an hour are now endured until
opportunity comes to set them put
right. ='@' =
. Labor has done more than approve
OF the war and work to- help on the
war. Long before conscr;ption became
law hundreds Of thousands Of men
gave up regular work to enlist vol
unfairly In the*arnay. Il you want to
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-18

was and is infinitely more opposed to
the establishment of a system that
would place the nations at the mercy
of Prussian bureaucracy! Better
many years Of war than this. We
realized that .Prussianism and free
dom cannot exist side by side.
The German violation Of Belgian
territory stirred the British working
men, for we could not understand g.
nation boasting Of its culture treating
its solemn treaty obligations as mere
scraps of waste paper. But when we
knew how the people were being
treated, the passion of our race was
fully aroused.
When accounts came to England of
outrages committed by German troops
against Belgian civilians, most of us
at first did not believe them. Even
though the Germans were our ene-
mics, we refused to credit them with
actions so vile. We thought that
possibly a. few individual acts had
been exaggerated and magniffed. We
did not propose to- blame the whole
of a nation for the excesses Of few
Of its members. We gave Germany
credit for some respect for the hui
name conventions which she herself
had accepted and promised to OBJ
serve.
Learned of Horrors. -.
But before long we had to believe.
We: learned on proved evidence that