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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-24
City Has About $4,000 in Barre Saw
ings Bank.

PAYMENT to the New Hampshire Ce
ment Construction Co, was dependen
upon the action of the aldermen in 81
iecting depository in place Of th
Barre Savings Bank & Trust Co
through which the city has been doin
its checking business for years. Tn
choice of a new depositary was at
tended by considerable discussion bu
the decision to place the account wit
the Granite Savings Bank & Trust Ce
was made without a dissenting vot
when the question was put by Presi
dent Scott.
just how much the city has tied u |
in the Barre Savings Bank & Trus
Co. could not be determined last night
but the statement was made that tn |
amount is approximately $4,000, dij
vided among the checking account, tn
sinking fund. cemetery trust fund an
school account. II has been the prse
tice of the municipality TO divide tn /
various funds among the Barre hanH
with the exception Of the checking aeI
count, which. as already stated, h@
been placed entirely in the Barre saw
ings Bank & Trust Co.
Bv far the greater part of the sp
proXimate amount of $4,000 is in th |
checking account. the other account
being small II was impossible 10 de |
ternine the amount tied up because
lack Of knowledge as to what check
had been presented for payment prioI
70 the closing of the Barre Saving
hank. The latest check refused wa
that drawn TO pay part of the direc
state tax. the amount of the chec
being sl7. sci. That check was draw
last week. and Treasurer Msekay wa
notified bv the state treasurer Mon
dav that because the bank had bee
closed payment could not be secured
Bonds and Note Ordered Paid.
other iblls ordered paid last nigh
nv the aldermen we're s. 500 for cit.
water bonds and interest and S.Ss
for paving note and interest Routin
bills ordered paid were: Street paw
roll. s654.2a. most ef which was foI
grading at the South Main stree
bridge: engineering pay, s467s; val
ter nav. sll44s; hre pay. Slelia
fremen's bonus. $50: police paw
$50 ss. G. 1. Booth. $40; Miss Gridley
soc; +. c. Brock. s25.T5; T. C. Nc
Carthy. 5000
4 resolution authorizing the'mayoi
CITY treasurer and chairman Of IN
finance committee 20 negotiate losl
Of sg7 .O0o in anticipation Of the issuI
ing If refunding bonds was passed
a second reading. such action hsvin
been approved BY the citizens recently
Streets Named for cOastihs.
Cornizance a The coming Of nj
snow was taken when the aldermel
selected the following streets for shd
inr purposes Long street; Wars
- plain street. Becklev - Mat
street. Cable street. Elmwood aveuu
20 Pleasant street: Park street fros
fremont 10 Academy. East stres
from fremont 80 Academy street; 10
street % Charles street. Bstcheider :
Circle street. Hall street t'ranis
street from ProsPec; 20 Fcster strect
Pike street. Rassett street from ID
railroad tracb easteriy. Those street
u5I r. posted ~ permitting sliding
I,neation of thr proposed tanks
fha Texas 10. oT Railroad street -
again considered. the Discussion hsit
opened hv the reading a q vritts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-24
Aldermen Make Final Pay
ment to Contractors;
Total $28,123.80
CITY HAS FUNDS
IN CLOSED BANK
Approximately $4,000 L
Said to Be Tied New
Depository eSlmed
- =

Closing up of . .nsncial part d
the South Mair 3 ct granite bridgl
project and the ~ mating of the Grn
ite Savings xs & Trust Co. as thl !
municipality e edium for commercia
accounts weA wo of the matters act
ed upon at the regular meeting ol
the Barre board of aldermen last night3
the complete board being present
Final payment on the bridge projecI
TO the contractor, the New Hampshire
Cement Construction Co., was made III
the shape Of a warrant for S6,523.S0j
bringing the total contract cost up ttI
S28, 1880. outside, of course, of thII
bridge engineers bill, land damage
and grading. Inasmuch as the origi
nal contract price was S2s,O00, it wa
considered by the aldermen that th
construction was a good engineering
proposition and an economically bull
bridge. The S123s0 above the origi
nal contract price was divided int
three accounts, one for an extra gran
ite stone, another for extra cemen
work not figured on and the third o.
the moving of city water pipes out o
the river, which work devolved upo.
the city TO do.
Construction work on the bridge i
completed, and the New Hampshir
Cement Construction Co. is engage
in moving its equipment away an
sending the boom derrick back to tn
Wells -Lamson Co. Grading up to til
approaches to the bridge is progress
ing well.
Storrs, the bridge engineers of Con
cord, n. H., recommended to the cit
the acceptance of the bridge and ais
the final payment on the contrac
since City Engineer Ruggles had re
ported to them that the bridge wa
completed On that recommending
and City Engineer Ruggles report, tn
aldermen voted the final payment
Moreover. City Engineer Ruggles wa
instructed to prepare a letter of rec
ommendation for the contractors, tn
New Hampshire Cement Constructio
Co. Supt. Lawes of the latter com
pany was present in the meeting an
was given verbal assurance OF salts
faction with the work.
Storrs, bridge engineers. put in
bill for 81 400. or five per cent OF tn
contract price.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-24

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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-07-09

yOu also knew fhaf he were quite will
ing TO take the same chance as the
restf"
billiard shook his head slowly and
continued to shake it as he replied.
Il can't say that It is, Doctor. On
the contrary don't think it's that
sort Of proposition at ALL" DR.. Dur
ants brows were contracted.
But In the ordinary run Of COM
merce. Hilliard-suppose the question
Of friendship didn't enter into this,
and | hadn't brought up that subject
would you. IN choosing your list Of
subscribers, and selecting the people
you'd ike to have share the plan with
you, put a man Ike myself on any
different footing than James Cullenl
Or wouldn't your"
Doctor Durant," billiards voice
was slow, "is it possible you haven't
heard me -. the criticism that's been
flying around town about this syndi-
cate Of mine? Haven't you heard that
there's some question whether it's
quite ssund?"
I've heard it-yes." The Doctor
was amazingly Indifferent.
"Well-do you still think this is any
time to discuss the possibility OF your
coming 90 with usfr
The Doctors voice was strong. en-
couraging.
81 think ifs the best time and the
only time-for me. that IS I've lived
too long 10 be affected By chance ru-
mors And besides. I've got the money
now"
But are you sure you know what
It's an about? The criticism, mean"
Il don't know anything about it at
all. That's exactly why I'm coming TO
you for advice. You certainly ought
to know more about it than any one
else does And, therefore, I'd take
your word for it before I'd take the
rumOr. want to know If you'll accept
me as one Of the members Of your
syndicate"
Hilliard gasped and pushed himself
back from the table.
Doctor
IN way" said DR.. Durant genially,
I'm putting you at a great disadvan-
tage-I know that. But, as I said, I'm
not a business man. I have to be
guided more or less by instinct. Your
business is to know all about these
things. So I'm coming TO you for your
honest opinion, and know you'll give
il 70 NE . do you think I'm quite
eligihlef"
billiards. heart was In his mouth.
why" he stammered, sat this par
ticuar time I can't advise you"
Nov don't be too cautious" warned
the Doctor. "Tu not ASKING you if
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-07-09

this is the best investment the world
has ever seen-I'm asking If its rea-
sonably safe. as such things go. with a
chance of something really good If your
best expectations work out as you
hope"
billiards. throat was dusty, and his
reply came with some difficulty.
in spite Of everything. you'd
-. you'd take my word for it, Doc
tori"
Yes, I would, and I've got Cullen
and my own daughter to agree with
me. Certainly I'll take your word for
It. Would you let me invest say
seventy-fve hundred dollarsT
Hilliard gulped.
Not now-nO, sir"
Suppose I'd asked you week ago.
before this miserable story began 10
go the rounds?"
I'D have taken II then-perhaps.'
The Doctors eyes snapped.
You're retiring under fire are
you?"
w, SIT l-SiltS I'll.
simply because OF a fatherless re-
port?'
NO, its parents are pretty lively.
And the the recent Developments
haven't been what we expected.
1t isn't on account If the rumors that
I can't let you in noctor-it's on &C
count ~ the facts"
The Doctor remained silent until the
waiter had served them, and departed. /
Then he looked keenly across the
table
"Cullen isn't going to lose his
money, Is he?"
Not all of II. anyway"
"Some Of itf'
you never can tell
"And are you obligated In any way
o make good his loss? You, person
lily. | mean? Either legally or NOR
lly?@
Hiliard sighed diSpiritedly.
"Why. seeing that not one Of these
len ever saw the property or knows
nything about II, or about copper
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-07-09
CHAPTER XIII.

In the colorless days that followed,
Hilliard listlessly set about the order
ing of his final plans. Fortunately,
there were few of them; his mind
would never have been equal to intri-
cate detail.
1t was a slight consolation to him to
realize that the city had a habit Of
judging men by personal rather than
by financial standards; for all It's
pride and wealth, 1t would censure him
more for his wrecked personality than
for whatever money losses he had
caused. He was prepared to endure
that censure; and because he under
stood the provocation behind 1t, he
was all the more eager to aid In the
salvage There would be more saved
from the underwriting project, ne
thought, than from his character.
He had deposited with Cullen all he
owned, except for his private belong
ings, his runabout, and trivial sum
for current expenses. The runaoout
he would offer for sale; It meant few
hundred dollars more to be divided
among his contributors. Beyond that
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SnnnSive.
q got three. sad billiard dignIhed
and noncommittal and he continued
70 inspect his employer with ill-con
called disfavor and distrust.
"Well. that's an sent. Now. where
can we 90 sit down and talk, for a
couple Of hourss There's a lot TO 90
over but I want 10 take the 9 40 West.
Not TO the Onondaga rather 20
somewhere guieter. How about the
Kirkf"
"Suits me all right if it does YOU
ANY luggager'' They were crossing
the tracks to the waiting-room; and
billiard in spite Of himself couldn't
refrain from the solicitude which any
right-minded resident Of a city feels
for the transient just arrived.
"Only this Gladstone I can check
that here, I guess Well. Tn certainly
glad 70 see you. Say. We're you able
to make date with this Waring per-
son? IT was pretty short notice, but
you're such a live wire"
billiard, fully comprehending the
nature of the compliment. smiled faint
ly. The person Of tie broker was ply
sically repulsive 10 him. unconscious
~ he edged further away
",yot yet. Put I've left word 1T his
house for him 20 cali ue 81 the hotel.
md tn telephone 70 The Information
clerk from The Kirk whore lie can
reach me He's sure 10 be in areua1
FIVE OF half past"
81 hope 50. Harmon swung his
heavy bag to the brass-'ined counter.
and tossed out a dime with a phfian-
thronic gesture which made the at
tendant glare af him. "W'ho in thun-
der is he anyhow"
HiHiard had reason 70 be reticent
with his facts and he preferred not
TO be too specific az the outser.
Hes a law student-an old friend
Of the Cullens He's looking afrei
some Of their interests. in one way
and another"
"Oh Working up n practice, Well
the way he's bombarding NE with
fresh letters. you'd think he was on a
congressional investigating committee,
Say There's one thing III ike TO find
Out-h0w'd he know I'm in the thiDg2
You didn't tell anybody, did you? Our
agreement"
HHtiard was guiding him TO the
street
why he probably got hold Of your
name when he wrote to some law cor
respondents Of his in Butte about the
property; and they looked it up for
him. I'd judge they must have gone
into 1t rather thoroughly"
They did Humph :" The brokers
tone held less of rancOr and more dis
appointment than Hilliard would have
expected. And they made an unfa-
vorable report on It. did they:"
Unfortunately. for you they
did as you very well know"
Harmon turned on him sharply.
What do you mean unfortunately
for meg
Hnliard turned into a wide door
way
I'VE 90 in here Why, it puts the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-07-09

qu'euS on any lsSt nope of yours
thar there's still some business to be
done in Syracuse. doesn't it? should
think that's about as plain IS day.
light"
Harmon's tr0ws went up.
WHAT" he said and then.
promptly. 'Oh. yes-of course. But
you've been such live wire from
start to finish. I thought the harder
the proposition. the better you'd"
"Oh. don't make me wish I hadn't
taken the trouble TO meet you" snap
ped billiard He slipped into the first
unoccupied booth. Harmon followed
him stupidity. The things done for
and you SNOW il. Don't act so inno-
cent. Mr. Harmon-it isn't becoming
TO y9u, and it isn't helpful TO me. We
are in q position TO talk English,
should imagine"
Harmon's eyes were very small and
bright.
whats he been saying sround
here?"
Saying its fake promotion. What
else would he say? He's quite intel
ligent. That's why IT'S unfortunate for
you, and that's why We don't need to
fool ourselves any further-isn't it,?
As Harmon removed his hat he ap-
peared 70 be somewhat warmer than
the temperature warranted. His round
face was now preternaturaliy blank;
but his nrbanity had increased until
he was on the verge Of fawning.
$50 he's been giving out pretty
lad story has heT
only tie bare facts Aud II YOU
.on't know il already I'm tell you that
e's got representative 0nf there nn
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-07-09

fIeius / Iccl fuDfdllg If-pDH~ibtt iHi
every cent that's lost whether I've
any legal responsibility or not. That
Is. I'd make it good-if I could OF
course. I'm hoping that nothing will be
lost, but"
The Doctors eyes frightened.
'Do Cullen and his friends under
stand that sou hold yourself respon-
siblef7
q think not. I haven't said so to
them yet"
1T isn't a part Of your bargain?"
NO. sir"
They're paying you brilliant com
pliment, then"
q realize that fully" said HlIiard.
writhlng The Doctor toyed with his
fork.
you'd do the same for me. sup
pose, if we're one Of your group?"
"Why. Of course-if you had been"
"Tou wouldn't advise me to 90 into
It. you say. under present conditions
"No. sir. I wouldn't. ] wouldn't
permit IT,"
u thought you wouldn't" The Doc
tor slipped g glass Of water Thought
fully. "And that leaves me with sev-
enty-dve hundred dollars ! stiI darf
kuaw what go DO with. Wei # you
can fhiuF Of any reasonable use for D.
Vifhn the next few weeks ier ur
know win you: TIT keep It intact lu-
III ] hear from you.'
Something I'M his tone snafchDa az
billiards. heart; he went white as
paper.
Doctor Durant.'
The Doctor smiled slightly. ANY
reasonable use. I said. Any form Of in
vesunent that"
billiard was practically tongne-tied.
Doctor Durant o.. If
# see what you mean
# you're willing 10 take my advice.
why"
I'm sixty-three years old" said the
Doctor calmly, "and I've made fool
Of myself in every conceivable way but
one. That's in my own field;
I'm a diagnostician. I've watched you
very carefully, young man. I
think perhaps you need as much adj
vice as I do. Of & different variety.
So here it is-when yOu-want encOur-
agement, or a medical prescription, or
a good cigar and a chat, or a quiet eve
ming with an old man and q girl who
plays the piano rather pleasantly. or
seventy-fve hundred dollars which
you've already shown you won't let
me invest unwisely, come and see me.
Now, let's drop business. Not another
word I'm tired of it. You're through
as an expert; let's get back to old
fashioned friendship. Speaking Of
coming to see me-Carol's wondering
If you're trying to slight her. We've
seen very little of you lately? It's a
week now. isn't it?"
When. sustained and soothed by that
peaceful hour, by the Doctors trust
in his integrity, and by the sedative Of
long and untrOHbIed stroll out over
the hills TO eastward, billiard returned
to the hotel, the room clerk greeted
MN WIN rant supeleiiio'iS'iess
Somebody 5 been keeping aI1er you
on the telephone an morning ne salu
ioftily. New iork call Coul"h ( 10
cate YOU And heres some teiesfahls
10. ou'
90 49,, .,.,no-,ra ~ rho srs+ uin,ard,s
=, -, ,o,.ro,,..a
e' '''''
ma - ' +rair end SION an work IN the
,oeanrine IMPERATIVE
HARMON"
Hiuiards evelids futtered: This was
evidently rba inirial result If Rufus
,y.riry.s efforts. and of those many
e-fers he had written Harmon. He
-ora oren rbe second enveione. .
he message was again from the broker.
.ent obviouslv from the Grand Cen
ral terminal lust before train-time.
..,r,s- ;r,,nor+sr4 nous -aoai,a5 Az,
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Continued on Page Six
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The very first passenger TO reach
the platform was Harmon: indeed, he
had been fretting in the vestibule for
half an hour. intent on saving use
less fraction of a second when the
train stopped. At sight Of Hnliard, he
beamed benefcently-an his earlier
belligerence forgotten.
'Hello." he said. GLAD to see you,
son. Got al my messages. did yOu?"
He shook hands with great urban
ity: billiards. grasp was hardly re
Evening star., 1920-02-09
FOR SALE-HOUSES
Continued.

Here's an opportunity you
can't overlook. Buy a TWO
FAMILY FLAT and have a
home and investment combined.
Live in one and rent the other.
Let YOUR tenants help to pay tor
YOUR home
NORTHWEST.
81 -2-family fiat in Rloomingdaie' D rooHis
in each Cash. 500.
and bath first floor; rooms and bath ON
second floor Rent for $50 per month
S4OOO-Tennessee ave: rooms in each apt
Rent at $3.50. Terms.
s6,JOO-Fifth St; rooms and bath in each
. furnaces. back p"rches- a bargain
50. s.75o"0n O st. rooms in each; h.w.h.;
cash, Sl,:JO. A good offer.
We also have the following
good homes to offer:
81 25O-Downtown home. offering good invest
ment. & rooms and bath: large back
yard alley in Easy terms.
- s0bNear large CoFernment @ park. room, room,
and ba tn. front and rear l'"rch'S cement
cellar. alley. Interior to le redecorated
81 900 cash balance like rent.
'"mAtracsiye do"n,%Tn ,tm nome Tirst Tr Moor aoor
kitchen. In good condition, A great
investment.
"a 07JO--WonJerful value in Brookland Semi
detached home and bath;
hwh; electric lights: large back yard
Interior now being entirely redecorated
Possession. Attractive terms.
|. DALLAS GRADY,
3p2 Maryland Building NJ. III.
1il0 III -. NV
MODERN s-ROoM ANT' RATH CORNER
house; large space for garage; near Soldiers
Home NV Price. $500. about 5000 cash.
Apply at $40 y. Y. ave. NV. IL.
Evening star., 1920-02-09
PROPOSALS.

washington, D. O.. February Z. fe30-oDaled
proposals viii Be received at this omN. Boon
500, until O'Clock Pm. March 4. 1e2o Cor
furnishing labor and material to repair ma
ratus Of Fairgrounds Of vario1s PSSiic
Schools. Specification and forms Of Drepenis
may be had upon application to the Purc6asing
Oficer, d. c.. Room 800. District BuildinG.
LOUIS BROwNLOW. CHARLES ". KUTz
Commissioners. d. O. fe7.o.lo
OFFICE OF THE Commfssionen Of The Dis
trict Of Columbia. Warrington, D. C. February
5. 1870. SEALED PROPOSALS. will b. re-
ceived at this once until o'clock Pm, Feb
ruary "a, 1920. and then opened. for the pur-
chase chase Of - ths Gemmisssonern q col eS,,
March !, 1920, to and including June 30, lo20.
Blank forms Of Proposals. Epecifca tons, To-
rether with necessary informa tion, may BE-
obtained from the Chief Clerk Of the EugiDeer
Department. Room 427. District Buildine,
LOUIS BRoWNLOW. G. W. KUTZ, Commis-
sioners. ID. C. fe5-0t, ex1u
Evening star., 1920-02-09

The First Women's Bank in Ten
nessee" is the name Of an institution
organized and financed by women of
Clarksville. Tenn. The bank is capi-
taIized at $4,000 and will do q gen
eral banking business, with special
reference, however. to the financial
conveniences Of women. -
Evening star., 1920-02-09
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.
LEGAL NOTICES.
HOEHLING. PEELLE 4 OGILBY.
AttOfHey0,

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
trict of Columbia.-United States Of Amer
,ca to the use of Rosslyn Steel and Cement
Company. a corporation, plaintiff. W. Fari-
bault building Corporation. . corporation:
Globe Indemnity Company. . corporation and
United states Fidelity and Guaranty Company.
a corpora ton, defendants.-At law. No. G3SlU.
Pursuant to the requirements of m act Of
Congress approved August 13, 1894, and the
act. approved February "a. 1905. amendatory
thereof, notice is hereby given to all creditors
n any Of the above named defendant. Fari-
hauIt building Corpora tion. under contract en-
tered into September 80. 1918. between ft and
the United States of America for the con
struction, erection and completion (exeept
founda toni Of the Liberty Loan Temporary
building in the city Of Washington. in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, final settlement whereof
was made with said Faribault Building Cor
pora tion By the United States Of America. un-
der date May Z. 1919. that the above entitled
action has been instituted upon the bend of
said contractor and against the latter ~ prin-
cipal and against the other defendants named
as sureties thereon. and that any creditor may
ale his or its claim in this action and be
made . party herein. as n said acts Of Co..
gress provided; . copy Of this notice to BE-
published daily for three successive WEEKS in
The Evening Star and once q week for three
successive weeks In the Warrington Law Re
porter, beginning in each with the week of
February 2, 1920. Dated this SOth day Of jan
nary, 1920. WILLIAM HITZ. Justtea. (0eAl,l
true copy. Test: J. R. YOUNG. CIerk. n
CHAs. B. CLAFLIN. Asst. Clerk. fel-1lt
Evening star., 1920-02-09
FOR SALE-APARTMENTS.

THE BIGGEST MONEYMAKER IN THE.
city renting for over ST. 900 annually; in the
exclusive downtown section and elegantly fur
nished; building in Al condition throughout
and strictly modern. Unless you have 81. .0O0
to $40. 600 cash to invest please do not answer
this advertisement. Price. $4,000 Address
Box 32j-A. Star office %
Evening star., 1920-02-09
FARMS.
FOR SALE.

BIG BARGA1N-1oo-ACRE FARM. MONT CO..
Nd; . miles d. c.. on pike. near n. r. S-r. h.
nee outbldgs. 1000 fr trees, woods. stream.
spring. r. WALLING. Lincoln Hotel, city.
80 ACRES; 100 CLEAR: BALANCE VAL
liable timber; 7-room house; barn. ETC.; 1S
miles from Washington; miles from station.
on W. & O. II. Ry. Price. $l1, 600. 81, 600
cash.
MARTIN T. WEBB.
Room 73, Home Life bldg.
235 ACPES, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VERY
near Rockville; owner. retiring, offers this
farm. also farm equipment; price. $125 an acre.
Immediate possession. Box 49-B. Star ONCE. -
Evening star., 1920-02-09
FOR SALE-HOUSES
Continued.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
$6.5O0-Brookland block from II. l. cars;
6r.: h.-w.h.: elec. lights; newly papered and
painted and in splendid condition: large lot
with three-car garage. Worth the price asked.
McIACHLEN BANKING CORPN.,
Real Estate Dept. 10th and G.
Main 432. Evenings. Phone North 1026-J.