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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
ENORMOUS PROFITS
BY BRITISH COLLIERIES
Matter Was the Subject of Recent In
quiry-Dividends Were Ridiculously
High and Prices of Property
Are Soaring.

London, April 10 Correspondence of
the Associated Pressl .-Testimon con
corning enormous profits made by vari-
Gus British collieries was given at the in
quiry of the coal mines commission by
Albert Emil Davies, general manager OF
the banking corporation and writer on
finance and economies. He stated that
1000 pounds invested in 1908 in shares,
then quoted at par, of a certain company
have earned dividends equal to about
$500 pounds and would now be salable
at $500 pounds.
In the case of another company he
said that for the ten years ended in
1918 the dividends paid were equivalent
to about 243 per cent of the increased
capital or over 300 per cent on the actu-
al capital"
The witness said that in most cases
the extent of profits in coal had been
obscured by the capitalization of re-
serves or other readjustments of capital.
by these methods and by dividends, +"
he testified, "the most successful compa-
MES are able to return to their share
holders every few years the whole Of the
share capital originally subscribed by
them"
Mr.. Davies said that if the coal re.
serves of the country were pooled, the
enormous profits made and partially con
cealed by the large companies would be
available to meet part, at least, of any
additional working costs that might be
necessary, and that the incentive to
build up reserves for subsequent distri-
button, which obscured the enormous
profits actually being made, would disap-
pear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
BRIDPoRT CREAMERY CO.
Concern Incorporates for $4,000, Start.
ing with 500 Cows.

Bridport, April 19-At meeting at
the town hall IS milk producers organ
lied as the Bridport Cooperative Dairy
company, Inc, Incorporating for Sl000e
Five hundred cows were pledged to sup
port the proposition. The dairy com
pany proposes to make cheese through
the summer months, while through the
winter whole milk will be shipped to the
New York or Boston market.
Early this week charter was granted
the dairy company and they have begun
business. The Charles Elithorpe proper
ty has been purchased and substantial
building on this property viii be remod-
elled and equipped for making cheese, SO
that by June ] the company will be in
position to receive milk
Directors of the company are NJ. T.
Wolcott, G. A. Sunderland, +. A. Nisun,
II. n. Sollace, g. f. Wolcott, II. X.
Wright and n W. Russell; auditors,
Jacob DeLeeuw, Patrick Cook and H. L.
Hemenway.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
BETHEL

The membership Of the leather work.
ers' union grew yesterday to about 80
Dana Grow has finished moving from
the Rood farm to the Williams house
on Pleasant street.
The three.week old son of Mr. and
Mrs. William Z. Rogers died quite sud.
denly yesterday forenoon, having recov.
cred from what seemed fatal illness lC
days earlier. Brief services were held
at the home to-day, Rev j. Wesley Mil.
Ter officiating.
John G.. Wilson is at home for Easter
from the United States military acad
envy at West Point.
Mrs. Grace Dean is in her former pc.
sition as clerk at the Brooks 4 Wash
burn store. Mrs. Gladys Winot is keep.
ing house for Mrs. Dean.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
RANDOLPH

Miss Lucille Grant and Miss Osgood
returned Friday from a ten days stay
in Washington, D. c., where they had
been visiting Miss Cora Osgood and Miss
Evelyn Denny.
Mrs. Harry Chase returned Friday
from Boston, where she has been since
Sunday night with her husband and
daughter
Percy Abare has employment in the
store Of Tewksbury & Raymond, begin.
ming there this week.
Miss May Tyo has closed her engage.
ment with Bell Brothers and after few
weeks will assume her former position
as clerk in the W. A. Empsall Co. Inc. a
dry goods store in Malone, N, Y. Miss
Evelyn Sault has also finished her work
there, and will be at home for a time
Mrs. Alice Rumrill, who has been at
Barre for several weeks, will resume her
work in the store in the near future and
Mrs. G. G. Stevens will have charge OF
the suit department.
Barney Shapiro has sold his farm on
Braintree hill, formerly owned by the
late Mrs, Helen Smith, to George Thurs
ton of Roxbury, who will take immedi-
ate possession.
Mrs. Arvilla M. Rhodes OF New Haven
Conn, has purchased of George o. Howe
his double tenement house and five acres
of land adjoining on Elm street, for
$4,000. Mrs. Rhodes and her two chill
dren will come here and take possession
about May /.
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Hamilton will
oh hatr Il fr,r
Sunday, April q and viii observe the
event Saturday by home coming Of all
their children and grandchildren, who are
% in number. Mrs. Hamilton has re-
covered from her fall which she sustained
early last winter, and is now about the
house as usual.
The milk route of Cecil johnson from
the Manchester farm will be discontinued
this week, which leaves this village
without an established route.
Raymond Briggs, who has been an in
structor in artillery at Camp Grant,
Rockford, ILL.,, for about year. was dis.
charged March %, After few DAYS
stay with Mrs. Briggs people in Bur
lington, he went to Montpelier to take
a position as Washington county agent,
taking the place of Forts Abbott, re-
signed to take position in Springfield,
Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs viii reside
in Montpelier.
Randolph's allotment in the Victory
loan is $4,000. j. w Rowell heads the
local drive with j. II. Dubois in charge
actively. Mrs. B. d. Dubois will carry
on the work handled at the bank An
efficient corps of canyassers will also
be in charge.
The annual meeting Of Beulah chapter
was held on Thursday night with fair
attendance. Nearly the entire corps of
officers were reelected. DIR. H. w. Hold
en- succeeds DR.. G. W. Scott as worthy
patron, which is about the only change.
Miss Laura +. Corliss of East Ran
dolph has returned to complete her
course in the nurses training course at
the Randolph sanatorium.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
GRANITEVILLE

John Riley and Maurice Thompson,
who are employed in Springfield, are
visiting at their respective homes.
Mrs. Angus McIver and Florence, who
have been with relatives in Dell, P. O.,
for several weeks, arrived here last night,
where they will make their home.
Miss Edna Suitor will return home to-
night, having spent the week with
friends in Barre.
William Alexander of the T. S. navy
is aboard the U. S, S. Virginian, which
is due to arrive in New York tomorrow
morning from ST. Nazaire, France. The
Virginian is bringing American soldiers.
Murdo Mcleod has purchased of W. B.
Turney of Montpelier the so-called
Woodbury. house, near the meat market.
Mr.. Mcleod buys for home.
Leonard Pallas of New Haven, Conn,
is visiting at his home.
w. B. Turney of Montpelier was a
business visitor in town yesterday,
Cards were received here yesterday by
friends of Rev. and Mrs George Mac
Arthur of Arcola, Saskatchewan, an
nouncing the marriage of their daughter,
Georgina Victoria Gordon, to Sergeant
Herbert Glover on Wednesday, April o..
Rev. Macarthur was former pastor of
the Presbyterian church and during his
residence here he and his family made
many friends.
MisssMldred Miles, who teaches school
in Bethel, came home last night for the
week end. She was accompanied by
Miss Cecilia Miner of Randolph
Mrs. j. Fl. Suitor and Mrs. Nell Dan
iels were business visitors in Montpelier
Thursday
Mrs. B. Mariani, who has been con
Quoting millinery sale at Mrs. Lewis
McLeod's, this week, returned to her
home in Barre yesterday.
Malcolm MacAskill returned to Camp
Devens last night, having spent few
days furlough with his brother, Donald
MaeAskill. Mr.. MacAskill came over
seas with the Goth division last week.
Misses Clara and Agnes Murphy and
Mary McCue, students at st. Mary's
academy in Burlington, came here to.
day to spend the week end at their
homes.
Don't forget the Easter ball at gym,
upper Granteville, Monday evening,
April 81. Gilbertsons orchestra, four
pieces.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19

Mrs. A. j, Ewing, 81 North street,
Montpelier, VT, says; Il suffered for
ten years with neuralgia and stomach
trouble. ! had terrible headaches so /
would have TO be hacking up mucous
every morning. was also short of
breath, was dizzy and had palpitation of
the heart, which would brighten me a
good deal.
Il started in taking Goldine, and it
helped my stomach more than anything
| ever had 1t has also helped me in
every other way, and am telling all my
friends about this medicine and recon-
mending them to take it, as / know it
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
WEBSTERVlLLE

William Riddel, who has had a posi-.
ton in Washington, d. G., for some time,
arrived here yesterday to seek employ
ment.
Everyone is invited to the Baptist
church Sunday at l0;3O a. m. to hear the
children in the Easter concert.
Mrs Walter Geake is i'll with rheu-
matism.
Mrs Patrick 0'Connor has returned to
her home, after spending the winter at
John Boyce's nursing her broken arm.
Mrs. George Chapman went to Boston
recently to join her husband, who is en-
ployed there.
Don't forget the Easter ball at gym,
upper Grsniteyille, Monday evening,
April 81. Gilbertson's orchestra, four
pieces.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
CROTON

Carroll Kicker and son, Edmund, of
St. Johnsbury arrived here Thursday,
and are visiting relatives.
Mrs. c. H. Hendry and daughter, Kath
leen, were visitors in Woodsville, N H.,
Friday.
Ralph Welch, who was called here
early in the week by the death of his
mother, returned to his home in Boston
Tuesday night. He was accompanied
by r. M, Welch, his father, who will re-
main with his son and family for few
weeks.
]. N. Hall, Levi Wilson and j. H. Oar
ling were in st. Johnsbury Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Charter of Hazard
Vile, Conn, are visiting Mrs. Charter
brothers, Noah and Edward Emery.
Miss Tresa Ashford of Vergennes is
passing week with her father, Andrew
Ashford.
Rev. and Mrs. Stead Thornton and
children arrived here on Wednesday from
Montgomery, where Mr.. Thornton has
been stationed for the past few years.
William Gerry of South Ryegate was
in town the first of the week.
Mrs. Sidney Farrow of Peachsm is Wis.
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, A. II.
Teller.
Mrs. A. M. Heath is recovering from
her illness. Miss Allen, r. NJ who has
been caring for her, returned to st.
Johnsbury Wednesday.
Dr. l. N. Eastman and sister, Mrs. H.
r. Page, and little son were in st.
Johnsbury Thursday for medical advice
for the child, who has not recovered sat
isfactorily from the pneumonia, from
which he suffered some weeks ago.
The new sawmill of Eastman, David
son and Morrison is nearing completion.
The machinery is being set and will soon
be in operation. The company has around
100000 feet of lumber in their yard to be
cut out
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
AUTOS NEW STUNT.
Pulled Up Marble Post, Embedded Two
Feet in Ground-Car Uninjured.

Rutland, April ia fve-passenger
touring car, bearing the Vermont number
1922, travelling south on Church street
Thursday, in attempting to make the
turn into Library avenue, struck mar
bic post at the corner of the Baxter
property and tore the stone entirely
out OF the ground. The post, which is
about 10 inches square, was imbedded
over two feet in the soil and the impact
lifted the driver, the only person in the
automobile, clear of his seat. Though
the right hand front wheel struck the
post squarely and with terrific force,
apparently no damage was done. The
driver put the post into the ground,
quickly stamped the soil about the
marker and made a getaway before a
crowd had time to gather.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
DOCTORS EVERYWHERE
Recommend the Use of CAM
ph0rated Oil and Menthol
Creams for Relieving Coughs,
Colds, Group, Catarrh, Pneu-
monia and All Congested Con-
ditiOns.

The best form in which to apply remedy
Of this kind will be found in MINT0L, which
not only contains Menthol, Camphor, Oil Of
Eucalyptus and many other healing and anti
septic oils but also contains germicidal prop
critics. II MIHTOL is applied to the nostri It
sterilizes the nose and acts as preventive as
well as a cure for colds and catarrh
If you will apply little MINToL about
the size Of bean to the back of the tongue 1t
will sterize the throat and relieve hoarseness.
coughs and all throat troubles. When applied
externally to the throat and chest, it will break
up congestion and prevent or relieve Group,
Whooping Cough and Pneumonia.
1t is not necessary TO use old-fashioned
bIsters. which are oftentimes either very dis
agreeable in odor or cause soreness and annoy
ance to the patient and those attending them.
MINT0L will be found the most effective,
modern, scientific treatment for all infamed
conditions. A jar in the home will protect the
whole family from coughs, colds, and often
time prevent pneumonia. If your druggist
cannot supply you, we will mail you a jar on
receipt of price. 35c, 60c and sl.25. The
Home Relief Laboratories. Boston, Mass. For
sale by the Barre Drug Co.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
GERMAN SAMOA PROSPEROUS.
Cattle Raising and Cocoanut- Growing
Important Industries.

Auckland, New Zealand, April ls.--
Colonel Robert Logan, the New Zealand
administrator Of former German Samoa,
says the future of the colony is very
bright Cattle raising and coeoanut.
raising are two important industries.
Colonel Logan said that former Ger.
man Samoa had been self-supporting
since New Zealand military occupation.
In 1917 trade increased over that OF
1916 by over $l000,000; and the figures
for 1918 would have been record but
for the epidemic of influenza. The in
crease in trade is now nearly all with
the United States. Apia, said Colonel
Logan, needs basin and wharf where
vessels may discharge cargo in any
weather instead Of having to discharge in
the open roadstead
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
TO DEVOTE HIMSELF TO RESEARCH
Sir Oliver Lodge, Who Says Communica-
ton with Dead Can Be Established.

London, April l7.-Sir Oliver Lodge,
the British scientist, who ten years ago
startled the world with his assertion
that communication could be established
with the dead, has announced his resig.
nation as principal of Birmingham uni
versity.
Il intend" he says, TO devote the re-
mainder Of my life to the problem OF the
ether of space in both its physical and
psychical relations. In the region of
conjoint physics and psychology there is
much work to be DONE"
In book recently published by Sir
Oliver he wrote of the existence of his
dead son in the spirit world and of long
conversations between them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
QUARANTINE ON CATTLE.
Goes Into Effect in Vermont on May 1
1o1e-Tuberculi Test Required.

Effective May |, 1919, all cattle inn
ported into Vermont except for purposes
of exhibition, public sale, pasturage or
immediate slaughter shall be held in
quarantine under the direction of the
commissioner of agriculture for an Off
cial tuberculin test to be applied at the
expense of the owner, not less than go
days after arrival. Cattle admitted for
public sale shall be subject to the above
requirements if they are sold to remain
in the state of Vermont.
This order shall not apply to cattle
which have originated in federal or state
officially accredited herds, and shall in
no wise invalidate rules and regulations
regarding imports already in effect
Il. s. Brigham,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
MARSHFIELD

A moving stairway from the bridge to
the depot would be fine, too, wouldn't
it? But that has nothing to do with
the Nellie Gill plays unless you happen
TO live up that way and have to 60 home
after the show. Don't tell fbs. white
Lies" got Becky into peck of trouble.
Better see the show Tuesday and find
out about it.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19

Goldine is sold in
Barre by Cummings &
Lewis and all leading
dealers throughout this
section, including the
towns Of East Barre. S.
Barre, Websterville,
Graniteville. Williams
town, Washington, w.
Topsham and Brook
feld,--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19

Rev f. Wilson Day, pastor of the
Congregational church in Swanton is to
be principal of the high school in that
village for the remainder of the school
year, Miss Belle Beeman, principal. hav.
ing resigned to accept a position in Pots
dam, N. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
EAST BARRE
Funeral of Mr.. Kanerva Held Thurs.

Udy.
The funeral Of Ms. Kanerva was held
Thursday afternoon at the house. Peter
Lurernen of Barre officiated, also making
remarks at the grave Many of their
countrymen were in attendance, also
delegation which represented the quarry
workers union. The bearers we're Au-
gust Lehlenon, Matt Williamson, just
Ranttilla, Erland Wirtauen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
rs of Her Help Spreads Like Wildfire

is a wonderful med
icine."
Ask Mrs. Geo. VI
Felt what benefit she
has received fro n
GOLDINE.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19

this week, killed 60 pounds of pickerel
with one load of shot The smallest
fish weighed six and one-half pounds and
the largest - pounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19
Notice.

We have leased the old Tumas black.
smith shop in Graniteville and will do
general repair work. A. c. MeIyer, d. w.
Mcleod.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19

The Vermont official automobile Ii.
cense book gives the owner of the license
number 1922 as DR.. John f. Gibson of
McIndoe Falls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19

Thirty.six from the senior class OF the
Bellows Falls high school and IA from
the Windsor high school have returned
from three day visit to New York, un,
der the chaperonage of Principal and
Mrs. A. T.. futile of Bellows Falls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-19

Joseph Jarvis, fishing in Burlington
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-01-07
NEWS OF IGLEHART

Work has started at Sherwood For
est and lumber is Icing hauled over
to start new bungalows at once. More
hands have been employed
Miss Mary Reid. of Waverly. spent
the weekend with Mrs Julia Kubitz.
at the Vineyard"
Miss Susie Kubitz was the guest over
New Years of friends in Baltimore.
Mrs. George Viking was the guest
on Monday of Mrs. Henry Viking at
Iglehart
Mr.. George Wilkin. of the Howell
Motor company, was in Annapolis on
Thursday on business for the firm and
stopped of 10 see his brother, Mr..
Henry Viking, at Iglehart-
Mr. and Mrs. II. Henry Viking and
daughter Elizabeth, of Iglehart, spent
Sunday as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Viking at their home at
Govans.
Miss Susie Wagner and friend were
in Baltimore on Sunday.
The report is going around of a
mad dog running through the coun-
try. One dog was seen to be lighting
with pack OF dogs near here and
froth coming out of his mouth.
Dir. and Mrs. Robert Ellershaw and
children have taken up their residence
at Severn farm. on the Severn river,
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Hall.
Mr.. Brice Worthington lost a pet
dog from poisoning Two other dogs of
the neighborhood have died the same
way
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsteller and family
have moved from Hammonds Cross
ing to the Severn Cross Roads
L. ny
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-01-07
AT COLONIAL TOMORROW

The very pleasing attraction to be
presented at the Colonial tomorrow
evening will be the magnificent pic
Irritation of Maeterlinck's The Blue
Bird" mighty spectacle of happi-
ness. The pursuit of happiness is one
of the ennobling characteristics of
mankind. But for it, civilization
would lapse back to primeval savagery.
Philosophers have sought it as being
the panacea for all the manifold ills of
society of every degree Maurice Mae
terlinck, the Belgian Shakespeare, .
and worldfamed philosopher, tells
how happiness may be found in his
wonderful symbolical play, "The Blue
Bird" The story of THE Blue Bird
is philosophical dissertation upon
life. in which all things are endowed
with life and speech and in which one
is given glimpse of the hereafter.
The dead awaken. with messages for
the living, and the unborn are shown
as they impatiently await their adj
vent into life upon earth THE Blue
Bird" is a production of surprising
beauty with an exquisite theme and
a plainly discernible allegory. it is
nevertheless, so clearly interpreted
that the simplest child can appreciate
and enjoy the picture The Blue
Bird" is in every respect a master
piece; to miss it will be to regret it,
Outing Chester Travelogue also
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-01-07
THE CATERPILLAR,
ONE OF NATURES
GREAT MYSTERIES

Any householder who is a lover of
trees or shrubbery and possesses a
lingering notion that the world was
created for the special benefit of man,
may get a rude shock of doubt by
considering the caterpillar as he
watches the repulsive creatures swarm
over his green world To explain the
caterpillar on any theory which takes
man and his works into consideration
is impossible, unless we consider the
transient beauty of the butterfly and
the product of the silk worm as COM
pensations for the damage done.
We may, if we like, question ma
ture for her production of caterpillar,
as We fuss around the trees trying to
burn and otherwise get rid of it. but
we eventually have to admit that ma
ture is determined to have them, goes
TO great deal of ingenious trouble to
produce them, and produces them on
quantity scale exceeding even the
promises of Mr.. Creel. Further spec
ulation on the subject again leads us to
doubt as to the Fundamental intelli-
gence of nature in the caterpillar bus
mess. Having devised it, she sets
about devising means of destroying it.
Nature makes them with one hand.
kills them with the other, and they
are wost than useless, anyway.
In the endless variety of caterpil-
lars that develop into moths and but
terfiies there is waste of life and
effort that is as staggering to con-
template as are the stellar distances.
Billions upon billions come into ex-
istence, of which but an infinitesimal
proportion reach the final stage of de-
velopment and in turn lay the count
less eggs from the arctic to the tropics
which hatch and produce more bill
lions. The young die in countless
numbers for lack of sustenance; bee
ties, reptiles and animals eat them.
flies lay eggs in them, parasites and
contagious diseases sweep them off, so
that the indignant horticulturist man
hardly makes the slightest impression
on them with his torches and poisons.
Science has long had her eye on the
caterpillar and has learned much of
its ways Some idea of its menacing
possibilities may be gained from the
knowledge that caterpillar weigh
ing at birth one-twentieth of grain
has by the the time it is fifty days old
consumed three-duarters of a pound
of leaves. To consume over $4,000
times ones weight in so short time
is gluttony without parallel The cat
erpillar, unrestrained. would eat the
green world to dry husk in short
order, and along with it would con-
sumo all the wool, fur, fats and woody
substance. They are veritable Huns
the necessity for continued existence
of both constituting legitimate cause
for wonderment.