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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
BERLIN CORNER

In the town hall at Berlin Corners,
on behalf of the ladies' Lend a Hand
society, Hon. Mason Stone gave a very
interesting address on Alaska" Speak
ing with the authority of the man who
has been there, he described places and
scenes in a way that greatly pleased
the audience. After relating how the
United States came into possession, he
went on to tell of the beauty of its
scenery, Of the vastness Of its glaciers, Of
the wonderful honesty of people living in
the Klondike, so that even bags OF gold
were left outside in the street for the
night without being stolen He described
a ride in a Ford over a country that
was rugged and billy at one time, fol-
lowing the sides of the rivers over the
gravel left by receding water, which
made good roads for travel, and then If
the edges of glaciers, which required
nerve and courage, and now ON the way
a fox came to investigate, but did not
seem in the least afraid Of the hiyyer
Mr. Stone concluded by reading a poem
he had found on the wall of a lonely hut
and some selections from published
book of poems of the same author Rev.
Stanley +. Bloomfield of Bethany church.
Montpelier, preceded Mr.. Stone with a
lively address, descriptive of some wed
ding experiences. Music was provided by
Arthur Brown, who sang Absence
Brings You Nearer" and There's Long,
Long, Trail" accompanied by Mrs.
Bosworth of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15

the Boston & Maine road and pass
through Charlestown, N. Eo at 3;35 in
the afternoon. In the instructions to
agents not word was said to the eff
feet that this express would not connect
at White River Junction with any train
over the Central Vermont; consequently
Boston & Maine agents sold tickets for
points in Vermont beyond the junction
to passengers, whom the express left
at that railroad center to search the
network of tracks in vain for something
besides box car bound farther north,
Strangely enough, too, instructions is.
sued to agents on the line Of the Cen
trail Vermont mentioned only three
places in New Hampshire to which they
could sell tickets, Manchester, Nashua
and Breton Woods. The rest Of the
Granite state remained as inaccessible
as the heart of darkest Africa so far as
travelling by rail was concerned. More
curious still was the fact that Central
Vermont agents were authorized to sell
tickets and check baggage to New York,
but poor New Workers found themselves
barred from the Eden of the Green noun
tains MS effectively as though agents
with incomplete instructions were so
many angels waving flaming swords. All
these little peculiarities of government
administration of the roads will be speed
lily remedied, it is said, but neverthe-
less it seems like a queer idea TO inaugu
rate new timetable before half the
arrangements for it were made,--Spring.
field Reporter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
WATERBURY,

G. Clifton Mccormick, whose home is
with his aunt, Mrs. Martin Moran, and
who has been working for the second
summer on the Huntley Palmer farms,
received Thursday his appointment to
the quota allowed Holy Cross college at
the Plattsburg camp for the training of
assistant instructors to the officers who
will conduct military instruction at the
college. As the quota for Holy Cross is
only 81, and it is probable that only one
is allowed from Vermont, this comes as
distinct honor TO the young man, who
has finished two years work at the col
lege with high marks, and stands well
with the student body. The appoint
ment was more of surprise to Mr., Me
Cormick, as the chance is usually given
to those of draft age. He expects to
leave town on Wednesday.
Mrs. j. Frank Hodge received Friday
letter from Edison Pike, in which he
stated that he had been at the front sew
eral times, was feeling well and anxious
to keep in active duty.
Guests at the Hodge farm the past
week were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bigelow
and daughter, Lois, of Atlantic City, and
Miss Grace Bigelow of Stowe.
Raymond Buzzell, Clifton Mccormick
and Miss Annie Dorothy Palmer were in
Waitsfield Friday evening to assist in
the music at the reception given in honor
OF some of the recently enlisted men.
They were accompanied by f. Huntley
Palmer and Miss Betty Kimball Miss
kimball, who has been Miss Palmer's
guest for a few days, returned to her
home in Westford Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
Sugar, Beef and Prunes.

Sugar ad libitum becomes unpatriotic
once more Mr.. Endicott has issued in
structions to the retailers not to sell to
families more than three pounds a
month for each member Of the family.
AS an allowance for individual consump-
ton, that is ample. For preserving pur
poses, one purchase Of % pounds is per-
mitted to every householder This will
not permit an extravagant amount of
preserving, and it win eonduee to care
and economy in that branch of domestic
effort. The restriction is wise and nee
essary. 1t has in view possible repe-
tition Of last years severe pressure on
the supply-and it is to be noted that
the German submarines have learned
the trick of sending our West Indian
sugar cargoes to the bottom of the sea.
In the meantime Mr.. Hoover has put
us on a beef allowance OF one and a
quarters pounds of clear beef to the in.
diyidual weekly, and hotels and restau.
rants are restricted to boiled beef meals
twice week and beefsteak and roast
beef once week. This does not mean
a beef famine anywhere. 1t means that
the soldiers are to be thought of first.
That also is right and proper No one
need suffer under the arrangement, and
the boys over there, and the war for lis
all that they are fighting, viii profit.
The people will say amen.
Through it all, prunes are plentiful
at eight and half cents q pound to the
growers That will mean an unprece.
dentedly large price on our table for the
less necessary prtine. Perhaps the price
will prove blessing in this way; it may
prevent us from eating so many prunes
that we shall grow sick of them and be-
come unable to eat any at all. The fruit
problem has become grave one for the
family of small means and swiftly in
creasing expenditures. Since we must
have fruit of some kind let us husband
our capacity of consuming prune The
appetite for prunes, no less than the
supply, must be conserved Boston
Transcript.
say we dol See that big barn over there
with the oval shingles? Pretty fine
lookin' shingles, amt they2 Thems
pumpkin seed split. Exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
Famous July Birthdays.

Nathaniel Hawthorne, the famous
American author, was born in Salem,
Mass, July 4, 1904, of Puritan ancestry.
His father was a sea captain, and died
when Nathaniel was but four years old.
The child was of delicate health, shy,
sensitive, lover of books and solitude.
He was educated at private schools, and
at the age of IL entered Bowdoin college,
from which he graduated four years lat.
er
His series of Twice Told Tales" was
published in 1887, and these were fol-
lowed by his other we'll known writings,
4Mosses from an Old Manse," "The Scar
let Letter" and others. While on a trip
10 the White mountains with ex-Presi-
dent Pierce, Hawthorne died, and was
buried in Sleepy Hollow cemetery at
Concord.
Phineas Taylor Barnum, whose name
Is synonymous, in every household in the
country, with sawdust rings and red lem
Dnade, was born at Bethel, Conn, July 5,
1910. His business career was not, at
irst, successful, and after various ven
lures he established Barnum's museum,
which twice burned, in New York in ls4l.
MIR. Barnum served as mayor of Bridge
port and was four times member Of
he Connecticut legislature,
While he was lecturer on temperance
Md other popular subjects. as well as a
writer, it was his career as Snowman
hat made him famous. 1t was Phneas
Sarnum who introduced the immortal
Tom Thumb and Jenny Lind to the
american public. His great circus was
Tot established until lS7l.-In Woman 5
World for July.
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would cease calling me by that ridi-
eulous name, 1t is very unsuitable"
Unsuitable r. cried, and drawing
nearer, dared to speak in a manner
which is usually silenced by Dollie. I
compared her to all the radiant, beau
tiful things Of earth-her eyes were
twin violets stepped In dew her
cheeks had stolen their soft pink from
the rose petals Dollie was evident
ly carried away by my eloquence, for
she regarded me long and attentively,
with sweet, dreamy expression that
was most encouraging.
Jack" she asked, as / finally
paused for breath, II have been try
Ing to think, how do you spell apollo
getically?"
"Good heavens y / exclaimed, and
collapsed in my chair. DollIes eyes
twinkled
81 forget whether 1t has one or two
ps," she said.
But ] sulked on in injured silence !;
the sound Of tearing paper caused me
to look up. Dollie was furiously con-
signing her FIRST literary effort to the
flames
II am not going to write stories for
a living" she announced, 1T spoils
ones temper"
'But the check for yeur new
dress" I reminded.
"0h, well, there are other things"
Dollle answered serenely. 81 might
teach music, for instance"
Immediately she was at the piano
running her fingers up and down the
keys. II believe" she said over her
shoulder, that shall only take men
pupils, you see, they are not so criti-
cal as women, man would sit beside
me on this bench for instance, exact
ly as the book directs"
mo doubt OF It," answered sui
lenly.
Dorothy Dart, Teacher OF Music
for Young Men Only" Dollie quoted
musingly, and began to play a jolly
little waltz. After the last note had
died away, she turned slowly about
upon the piano stool. Perhaps II
would be we'll" she said, ito have at
first Just one pupil" Silence. Jack"
asked very humble little voice, when
would you like to begin your lessons?"
And after long time. oh. a long
and blissful time. Dollie raised her
curly head from my shoulder. Dear"
she said, dear, you are such dense
old stupid that think shall have
to take you as a life pupil" And
she did.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
WILLIAMSTOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Wiifore of this
place have received another letter from
their son, Floyd, who is with the Amer
lean expeditionary forces. It was writ
ten June 81. He writes of rainy spell
after six weeks of perfect weather, of
receiving letters and pictures from home
and says that he is feeling fine and
thinks the climate must agree with him.
R. A. Walsh, director Of William Fox
new photoplay, Chasing the Kaiser"
starring George Walsh, shows many
ways in which both men and women are
doing their bit to help the United States
win the war. Red Cross workers, her
ty bond buyers and the boys in camp
and in the trenches are shown. This
great play will be shown by the Pastime
Amusement company at Wiliamstown,
Tuesday evening, July l6.adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
DOLLIE'S CAREER
BY MILDRED WHITE.


Copyright, 1913, Western Newspaper Union.)
Jack" said Dollie suddenly, "has it
ever occurred to you that l ought
TO give serious thought to preparing
for my future"
"Dollie," / answered reproachfully,
'how many times have tried to per-
suade you to let me care for your fu-
tureT"
But | don't want to marry and set
tie down. like everyone else" Dollie
answered impatiently. 81 intend to be
famed--to have a career Besides"
she added" suppose we did marry
you might die any day, and what would
become of mef"
There was no gainsaying this cheer
full possibility. "No." she continued
firmly, II must learn to provide for
myself, and strictly In confidence,
Jack. do not mind saying that have
decided upon literature as profess
sion"
Write novelist" ! questioned.
write stories" said Dollie. 'Now,
I happen TO need a new frock, but I'M
fortunately daddy does not think so.
II should write story say today"
Dollie wrinkled her brows-"the ed
itor would get 1t tomorrow, Tuesday,
then II he sent my check Wednesday,
II ought to reach me before the latter
part Of the week, don't you think SOL"
If he sends the check Wednesday"
I agreed.
We'll" said -Dollie, jumping Ip and
running over to her desk, keep very
quiet like a dear, and I will write the
story now. then you may have the priv
llege of reading II before you go, and
may also drop It into the mail box
upon your way home"
There was silence for few mo-
ments. pretended to read while Dol
lie scrubbed furiously. Presently she
raised a flushed and troubled face:
"Such a horrid. difficult character"
Dollie exclaimed petulantly. Every
thing she says looks queer on paper,
you see, Martha-that is her name
is supposed to be little country girl
living In some far-away, desolate
place"
Under those circumstances" ] sug
gested, perhaps she doesn't know
any better"
"Why, that is So" said Dollie, en-
rouraged, and the pencil few again.
IF" small voice remarked few
minutes later-'if one knew positive
ly just how the people talk in that
part of the country, one might call
their nguage-dialect."
Call IT any old thing you like" I
comforted, land IL the author doesn't
know, no one else will"
Dollie looked at me a bit suspi-
ciously, but was soon absorbed In her
story. "What is the matter nowf' I
asked, as a deep frown appeared be-
tween her beautiful eyes.
at Is the lady" Dolly complained,
"the refined, cultured lady from the
city, she is just as impossible as the
other one and-I can't make her talk
dialect, can II"
"Dollle," began soothingly, but was
quickly interrupted:
Jack" she burst out, -"I wish you
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
To Patrons of Catalogue Houses.

Freight houses reveal the fact that
from time to time many shipments Of
goods come in here and into every other
town, from the so.called catalogue
houses.
How much each year do these out-of-
town concerns contribute to the support
of Northfeld's institutionsl
Do they contribute one cent toward
the education of your children2
Do they help to maintain our police
and fire departments, which afford pro.
lection for our families and homes?
Do these out-of- town concerns contrib.
ute one cent toward the paving and up
keep of the streets Of our town, the
roads of our county, and our public
thoroughfares?
How much interest do these out-of-
town houses take in the upbuilding and
support of our churches?
In sending your money to the cata-
logue houses, did it ever occur to you
that you are retarding the growth of
your town, that you are working against
the interest of brother, father or trends ?
Will you not weight this question care
fully and devote part of your time, en-
ergy and influence toward rectifying the
evils of sending to New York or Chicago
for anything you may want?
Spend your money in your own com
munity, and you will find it will come
back to you in one way or another.
Our local merchants will be able to
carry better and bigger stocks. They will
certainly feel more like increasing their
lines if local buyers will give them the
chance.
Spend your money where you earn it,
In this way, and no other, viii your
town prosper Mortified News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
Put the Energy Into War, Not Politics,

Both the Republican and Democratic
parties in Massachusetts,, from present
indications, will have primary contests
on their hands during the next couple
Of months. II is unfortunate that this
should be the case, for political cam.
paigns use up both funds and energy
which might more appropriately be de
voted to other purposes Just now. If
there were any question as to the rela.
tive loyalty of the various candidates
or their sympathy with the national
cause the situation might wear differ
ent aspect; but the contests are shap-
ing into channels of personal ambition
and nothing more.
Less than year ago, when entering
upon his campaign for denomination
Gov. Mccall reminded his opponent that
in times like these a great ambition
should be greatly shown and that nei-
Their rulers nor policies should be lightly
swept into the discard without grave rea.
son at critical stages in the affairs of
men. That is in truth sound doctrine.
although the governor has not managed
to discern the full import of it as ap-
piled to the senatorial situation. War
steadies democracy, quiets the political
passions of the people for the moment,
and calls for every approach to harmony
in the conduct Of public affairs. 1t i
well that this should be the case. 9th.
erwise democratic government would not
stand the strain.
The eyes Of the people will not be
focused upon the State House during
the days which intervene between now
and the September primaries. They viii
be turned toward that stretch of the
western front between Verdun and the
Somme where million Americans are
holding their share of the line, The
casualty lists viii obtain far more
anxious and interested scrutiny than
the claims and counter-claims of rival
candidates. IF the voters Of the com
nfonwealth can be reused to the slightest
enthusiasm by the blare of political
trumpets at this juncture it will be a
poor tribute to their sense of world per
spective. Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
CURRENT COMMENT
The u-Boat Over Here.

As the sensational aspect of the APP
pearance of German U-boats of our
coasts subsidies, our interest focuses on
their possible range of action. 1t has
been obvious enough, since the summer
OF 1916, that they could visit us. But
for how long and in how great forcef
The Vienna Meme Freie Presse, which
is certainly not engaged in Undertaking.
the prowess of German U boats, declares
that II takes them 20 days to cross the
Atlantic, and that they carry food for
two months. If their trans Atlantic
yoyaging must consume 40 out of their
60 days of cruising radius, and from
that we subtract again the time neees-
sary for their crews to rest and reeuper-
ate from the peculiarly severe strain of
their work, 1t leaves little more than
one week in four that the German sub
marine can be effective on this side of
the ocean.
That would necessitate sending them
over here in relays, and furthermore
there must be allowed considerable pc
Rod for repairs and reftting in their
home ports, for they are delicate and
fragile mechanism, requiring to be kept
IN tne nnest tune.
The reports that the U-boats are &C.
companied by mother ship" may re.
fleet the truth, but if so its presence
ought to assist in the capture of the
raiders, although the activity of armed
German merchant vessels to elude de
struetion is evidence of the difficulties
involved even with this advantage on
our side. II is quite possible that the
submarines have managed to replenish
considerably their depleted stocks OF
food, and perhaps Of fuel as we'll, from
captured craft
We should, therefore, not be too i'm
patient for reports that our navy has
removed the peril from our coast, but we
should remember that in coming over
here the U-boats are reducing their pc
riod of actual warfare. Boston Globe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
MORE HAIR GIRLS
How to Make 1t So Fascinating and De-
lightfully Lustrous That 1t Will
Add to Your Beauty.

When your hair becomes faded, dry. streak
ed and scraggly, when it falls out badly and
new hair cannot grow, the roots must be vi
taliEed and properly nourished To do this
quickly, safely and at little expense, there is
nothing SO effective as Partisan Sage 0iquid
form) which you can get at f. A. Drown &
Co.'S or any druggists.
It's guaranteed 70 abolish dandruff stop
scalp itch and falling hair and promote
new growth or money refunded. It's in great
demand by discriminating women because It
makes the hair so soft. fluffy, lustrous, easy TO
arrange attractively. and appear heavier than
it really Is,
A massage with Partisan Sage Is real de-
light--easy TO use, not sticky y greasy, and
delicatey perfumed--an antiseptc liquid free
from dangerous ingredients. and guaranteed
not to color the hair or scalp. II you want
good-looking hair and plenty Of it. use Pari-
sian Sage Don't delay-begin to-night-a lit
tie attention now insures beautiful hair for
years TO come.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
Travelling By the Railroad.

Travelling nowadays, if only for a
short distance has real thrill of ad
venture; for there is no certainty that
you will reach destination sixty or
seventy miles away the same day on
which you start unless you are q good
pedestrian and can walk the last half
of the journey. Government control Of
the railroads is a wonderful thing in
many respects--at least it keeps the pub.
lie wondering at an element of unpre.
paredness in the system of management
of which the old railroad organizations
never dared to be guilty. Take for in
stance the change to summer SEIZED
ule of trains June % with White noun
tain express out of New York to go over
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
MRS. EMMA BRITT
Tells How vinol Creates Strength for
Tired, Nervous Housekeepers.

Texarkana, Texas.-'I keep house, and
j was weak, run down and nervous, back
ached a good deal of the time, so it was
hard to take care Of my chickens and do
my work. - Vinol has restored my
strength, and my nervousness has gone,
so l can do my work as well as ever. -"
Mrs. Emma Britt.
There is no secret about Vinol-lt
owes its success in such cases TO beef and
cod liver peptones, iron and manganese
peptonates mad glyceropohsphates, the
oldest and most famous body building
and strength creating tonics. We recon-
mend Vinol.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Floyd G. Russell,
Prop, and druggists everywhere ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
USE FOR POCKET FLASHLIGHT
May Be Made to Serve the Purpose Of
the x-Ray When Minor Operation
Is In Question.

James M. Kane of Doylestown, Pa
sends to Popular Mechanics Magazine
an account of how splinter may bo
found under the finger nail. To remove
a splinter in that position is usually
matter of guesswork, for 1t cannot
be seen unless its end projects.
Putting the finger over a pocket
dashlight In dark room makes the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15
Oh. PickIeal

Miss Elderly-I was so frustrated
when Mr.. Blocker called that I'm sure
he will think l acted like goose.
Miss Young-Well, you certainly
don't expect him to think a woman
of your age would act like spring
chicken, do you?
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LocIcaI Deduction,

What reason have you for think
ing that man is physician?" asked
the student.
Il overheard him say that he didn't
enjoy good health" answered the
great detective.
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Unusual Txns.

This is the sort of moving picture
play enjoy"
"A story Of adventure, chr
Yes. And the hero is homely
wretch. ! can't help wishing him
well"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-15

'Who is that seedy-looking fellow"
He claims to be citizen OF the
world"
ITS quite likely"
"Yes?"
Il can't imagine extra inducements
being offered him to settle in any
particular spot"
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Elements In ErIendahip.

There are two elements that 60 to
the composition Of friendship: Truth
and Tenderness.--Em Emerson.
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splinter show up as IL 1t we're under
the X-rays. Many surgeons use the
flashlights now for Illuminating the
throat, pharynx and mouth,