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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21
LETTERS TOTHE EDITOR
Washington's Birthday.

| Editor, Barre Daily Times Once
| more we ask for little space, that we
may call attention to the anniversary
Of the birthday Of George Washington,
| the father of our country, which occurs
Feb %. II has been said that II we
should blot out from the pages OF his
| tory, the names of all the great actors
of his time in the drama of nations and
preserve the name of Washington, the
century would be renowned.
In his boyhood he put our country in
the saddle He knew more of that
| which is now the heart Of the country
than any other man of his generation.
He was the chosen leader when but ~
years Of age, of the first band of colo
nists, who took the field against the
French aggression in the Ohio country.
He first assisted the English TO put out
the French and then the French assist
ed him in putting out the English.
Washington devoutly reverenced the
Deity and believed liberty impossible
without law He saved the infant gov
eminent from ruin and expelled the
French minister who had appealed from
him to the people.
AT III years of age he was left an
orphan. to the care of an excellent but
I unlettered mother And his culture
was altogether his own work He was
in the strictest sense a self made man
but he never seemed unedueated. His
step was firm and graceful, his air
neither grave nor familiar, his smile
was the smile of beneyolence. His hand
was liberal, giving quietly and without
observation,
Profoundly impressed with confidence
in Gods providence and exemplary IN
his respect for the forms of public wor-
ship, belief in God and trust in His
oyerruing power formed the essence OF
his character. He was a man OF actions
and not.of theories or words His creed
appears in his life. il has been said
that Washington did the two greatest
things which in politics II is permitted
man to attempt. He maintained by
peace the independence OF his country,
which he conquered by war lie found.
ed free government in the name OF
the principles of order and by re-estab-
fishing their sway. Wherever he be-
came known, in his family, his neigh
borhood. his county, his state, in the
people, in foreign courts throughout the
world and even among the sayages he,
beyond all other men, had the conf
dence of his kind.
Abraham Lincoln declared Washing,
ton Is the mightiest name on earth,
long since mightest in cause Of civil
liberty, still mghticst in moral refor-
nation.
On that name no culogy IS expected
To add brightness to the sun or glory
to the name Of Washington is alike
impossible. Let none attempt IT, In
solemn awe pronounce the name and
in its naked deathless splendor, leave Il
shining on, until time shall be no more
Will a test Of the progress which our
race has made, in wisdom and virtue,
be derived from the veneration paid to
the immortal name of Washington
Mrs Emma A. LaPoint,
Press CORES pondent for W. +. c.
T..,.,.4 I;,o - now aud sarond hand
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21
THE HERO OF THE FROZEN NORTH

1t was only a chance which sent the
late Lieut.. Robert +. Peary into the
field of exploration, but once in the field
he became so obsessed with the idea
that he could not rest easy until he
had accomplished the unexpected
which was the discovery of the north
pole. He was persistent performer in
that work Once bent on discovering
the pole, he never gave up although the
hardships and the suffering through
which he and his men went would have
caused less courageous men to surren
der to the seemingly impossible. Once,
twice, thrice, even eight times he went
out in the quest, gaining experience
each time and being better prepared each
succeeding time to Withstand the hard
ships of the dash over the frozen north;
and on the eighth trip he was success
full. The success Of Peary as an explor-
er was no chance triumph of a man
making plunge for big stakes and
hoping to meet up with good fortune;
it was the result of calculations and
long thought out plans. His discovery
of the so.called north end OF the worlds
axis was merited The world felt con
fidence in the report which he sent
back on that memorable day in Sep
TENDER of 1909 announcing that five
months prior to that date he had
mailed" the stars and Stripes to the
north pole; and the world has been
ready since that time TO concede to
him the triumph Of being the first
really to accomplish that feat. Even
during the thickest Of the discussion
which involved DR.. Cook there was an
undercurrent of feeling that the real
diseoverer of the pole was Peary. That
feeling maintains itself at this day
The intrepid and grizzled veteran of
the northland went to his grave with
the full credit Of having accomplished
that which he claimed, claimed with
the pugnacity Of a man who stood up
for his rights
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21

one, The Times wishes to call attention
to some things in relation to the bridge
proposition. First, that three city en-
gineers have either condemned the pres,
emit bridge or recommended new one
To quote from them, Charles f. Allen
IT., city engineer in 1908, reported on
the South Main street bridge:
"The bridge is in poor condition,
The timber is sound, but some OF
the supporting rods are nearly
rusted Off. The bridge is required
to carry several times the traffic it
was intended for and it cannot be
called safe for all loads that may
pass over it, and should be replaced
with new bridge as soon as prac-
teal"
Again in 1905 Mr.. Allen takes up the
South Main street bridge as follows:
This bridge, although it has
stood the test of many years, is
getting old and ought to be re-
placed The location is favorable
one for an arch bridge.
In 1912, George A. Reed was city en-
gineer and his report for that year has
this to say about the South Main street
bridge;
"For some time past the condi-
ton Of the South Main street COW
cred bridge has been such as TO
cause some concern, considering the
amount and kind of traffic il is
called upon to carry. The replac-
ing Of this bridge with perma-
nent structure is only a question
of a very short time and your en-
gineer would recommend that pro-
visions should soon be made to re-
place this bridge with a concrete
or granite arch bridge"
Again in 1914 Mr. Reed, in his report,
sayssof the South Main street bridge;
4 do not believe we should cap
italize human life in considering
the cost of needed improvement.
In 1915 Frank 0. Lee was city engi-
neer and his report for that year says
"The South Main street and
Granite street bridges are in a very
dangerous condition, and ! would
recommend that plans be made to
replace them at once"
In 1917 Mr.. Lee reported;
Unsafe and unsuitable for pres
ent traffic.
During the past year temporary re-
pairs have been made TO the South
Main street bridge, and it is conceded
by all that further repairs must be
made if it is to be retained and made
suitable for traffic. These repairs
would include raising the bridge to the
level of the present street grade,
strengthening the floor timbers and
providing a sidewalk outside the bridge
for pedestrians. This would mean, be-
fore completion, the expenditure Of sew
eral thousand dollars The question
then resolves itself into whether it will
be economy to raise additional taxes to
repair the bridge this year or bond TO
build new bridge. The bridge cannot
be left as it is. 1t has been neglected
too long already.
The Times believes it better economy
to use the money, which would be need
ed to repair the present structure, in
the construction of new bridge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21

Possibly Vice President Marshall
does not realize that he is laying him
self liable to censure from his superior
official by presuming to strike the key
note of the Democratic presidential
campaign. However that may be, Mar
shall is entitled to consideration from
the Democrats of indiana in his laud-
able ambition to become a delegate to
the Democratic national convention in
San Francisco. He deserves well at the
hands of the Democrats in this way,
especially as there seems to be no like
lihood whatever that he will be the
party's candidate for president.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21
THE SOUTH MAIN STREET
BRIDGE AGAIN.

Having voted at one city meeting to
construct a granite arch bridge across
Jail branch on South Main street, an
other city meeting is called for next
Monday evening to see if the city will
reseind that action. The calling of the
second meeting would lead to the be-
lief that the action Of the first meeting
was hasty, and in order that the same
belief may not rest against the second
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21
WILLT4MSTOWN

Old and young folks colonial bali at
grange hail, Williamstown, Monday,
Feb. %, given by Bachelor Girls club.
CAROLS orchestra Local musical en-,
tertainment, to 8; dancing from 8 to
,. Admission, sl25 per couple, plus
war tax. Spectators, 25c-ady.
Watch out for further notice Of a
mystical supper TO be given at the Con.
gregationaI church March II. Keep this
date open adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21

The transfer of the Hotel Windham
In Bellows Falls to newly formed
corporation of business men of that
place is said to mean the remodeling of
that building into frst-class hostelIy.
That step will add another improve
ment to the hotel resources of the
state, an improvement which, by the
way, is very much needed. We need
not only more hotels but better hotels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas A. Edison at 70 and Elihu
Root at IS are working examples Of
youth being well spent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-21

Largest line of new and secondhand
ranges and heaters in Barre at lowest
prices. L. A. Prindle, Worthen block.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-03-30
48 ARRESTS
IN RAID On
GAMBLERS

SrEURFNvILI.E. Ohio. MarchG2.-
Three special officers working under
orders from the office az Prosecutor
Roy Carpenter. raidec three gambling
rooms at YcrkviIlc last night and gath
cred In 50 many gamblers they were
unable Co handle them. out OF IS ar
rested. thirty made their escape when
The Officers tried 20 herd them onto n
CO P. railroad train 70. bring them to
this city for hearing.
Some OF the prisoners took advaH-
tISe Of an opportunity 20 escape during
q ntxup in getting on the train while
others boarded the coach officers count
ed noses after the train started. they
had only IS prisoners.
Three OF these w"rc Keepers, Gus
Coss, Roy Coss and Dan Donate They
pleaded guilty when arr!gned before
Justice W. D. Dowucr ard were fined
$3.50 and costs The players drew s.
and costs.
The officers reported they arrived in
Yors1vIle Just too late for chicken
fight which had an attendance OF over
200. They encountered an auto how
ever. bearing five men who Ind game
chickens IN their possession The men
were arrested and fined s. and costa
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naytz. pastor OF 81. Johns Lutheran
church, East Liverpool. Will oGtr'at..
Burial Will be made IN Rivc:\.rw ,"m"-
terry IN the latter city.
Announcement was made her" 'v-dtv
that Oscar q. Allison. Ca>G."" %. !T'.
First National bank. had filed las N"'t-
ton for election "a member ~ TIC
Democratic state "XeCut'v" c"mw:''".
a. the primary 10 be- he'd Tuesday. MAJ
.. M. Allison IS a. prcs"u: - uvmi""
Of the Democratic congressional r"tu-
nittee.
4 delegation Of Chester Republicans
went TO Steuhenvilie. O.. to-n.g&, O. At
tend 4 rally which will ," Addressed hy
L. :. Senator G. Harding. q r.,nd'Ia'"
Cor the Republican presidential u"'n:",-
ton. The senator held 4 r"."r''"" 80
the Imperial hotel, St"ubeuN lie. tH.S
afternoon.
Rev, Grant Ward. pastor of III" First
Christian church. preached on 49," ;op.r,
THE Great NcccSsity-YOu Must r.
Born Again." At to-niEht'S services .u
connection with the weeks rCNiva. cam
paign being held at the church. \ w"vh
, OF PRAYER IS also being observed -. ;A'
church a half hour prayer ni,"tlUE p:'-
ccd!nS the revival meeting oI.h "vrN.u-
Funeral services for Ia" lac William
Mccormack, aged 81. NJ" d1'i IT, q"
home Of his daughter. Mrs. A'o"'' Starr
Friday. wc-c held a: III" Sacred N'"s'
Catholic church this morning. re. "
J. Saucr officiating. HUr:u; va ".adc
IN The s.. .A!oysiuS cemetery. Ia; L'v-
, c-pool.
Grub"- Miller has returned 'r'n "
visit IN Steuheuvi!!". q.
Mr.. and Mrs. clifford W,U'"~. 81
rr.,sbur-h visited friends her,. SIr,i:t,
John Shradcr. who is su2-::u'' ''!n,g
work in the McEecspor;. Pa. 'H fr.2h
spent Sunday here.
Roy BARLEY has returned T. u. \,' =
port, Pa, after visit here.
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CHESTER

CHESTER ". Va Marc -e.-Els!e
a. Reloer. aged Il, daughter OF Charles
Refber. died az her home here to-day OF
heart disease, following q short illness.
Resides her parents, three brothers and
three sisters survive Funeral services
viii be beld Thursday afternoon At the
homo Of David Windlc. S3A West Ninth
street.. East Liverpool Rev. ). q. Rel
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-03-30

,IINNLESTNN. W. Na.--This city
h,.. h.u n..r,tnlii 'h"S''l ~ The place
rr.- hnldIn.. ;rc '..-, "ur' -n;ion Of the
:..,,cniiy rrgnr.i..G -i"ic asS"ciation OF
I,tv:,ni< clubs. ! VIII l.. held in July.
The Washington times., 1920-07-15
'P[AN GREETING ICH|[D-BEATER
TO ROOSEVELT TO CHAIN GANG
Alexandra Father Who Abused
Motherless Girls Gets Eight
Month Sentence.

James McCabe. Alexandria child
beater. will spend eight months build
ing Virginia roads as punishment for
his mistreatment or his four pretty
little daughters-the youngest of
whom. a beby left motherless shortly
after her birth--died from lack OF
nourishment.
McCabe pleaded guilty to assault in
corporation court at Alexandria yes
terdsy afternoon, after a true bill had
been brought in by the special grand
jury. charging him with attempts to
assault, main. and disfigure the chill
dren.
The sentence OF the court was that
he should serve eight months in jail.
This will permit his being used on
roadwork.
McCabe has been in jail since May.
awaiting disposition of his case. lie
Is a boiler riveter and was employed
in the Alexandria shipyards, where he
is said TO have been unpopular be-
cause OF his violent temper.
His wife died last March. soon after
the birth OF the fourth little girl. The
other children at home were Anna,
aged nine; Lillian, eight Adelaide. nf-
teen months. Three boys by
previous marriage are with Teia'iNoS
in New York.
The children were left largely to
themselves. a colored girl being hired
for part of the day to look after the
house, McCabe is said to have
beaten the children with the buckle
end OF a belt for slight offenses. Their
cries aroused the neighbors, and TEL
low workmen in the shipyards
threatened McCabe with violence.
The children were taken temporar-
lily to the Salvation Army home, and,
after the death of the youngest baby
in May. were placed in Catholic in
stitutions by the Society of St. Vim
cent de Paul.
McCabe expressed little concern
over the children and, at a previous
hearing, declared he did not beat
them more than they deserved.
Judge Barley, now retired, who or
dered an investigation by Corpora
ton Attorney Howard smith declared
II was one OF the worst cases IN mis-
eighteen years on the bench.
The special grand jury also return
The Washington times., 1920-07-15

, Here's the skeleton OF q new
scenario-"Uncle Sam as a chaperon
for Federal Employees
The old fellow has been dipping
into many thiRgs lately, but his most
delicate and ticklish task is now In
front OF him.
For the workers in the Government
on the Union Station
plaza really are going to invoke his
services to combat the "spooning cpl
demic" which has caught certain OF
their members In deadly grip.
II the spooning were strictly
shrouded In privacy, doubtless the
stern chaperonage that Is coming
would not be necessary. But some
OF II. particularly In the environs OF
the dormitories, has come within the
purview OF interested eyes and i'm
pressionabie tongues SO now the
secret Is out
Ofncially, OF course, the secret Is
not out. and denials. while not vocif-
erous. at least are comprehensive.
For public consumption Uncle Sam
does not know there 10 such a thing
as spooning in the wide, wide world.
mo, l am not aware OF reports that
we are going 10 increase our patrol
force around the hotels" said Miss
Olive Davis, assistant manager OF the
dormitories, today. II do not know
that II is necessary. So far as the
central office is concerned, we have
nothing to do with 'spooning That
Is a matter for the different house
The Washington times., 1920-07-15
Vice Presidential Nominee, Due
Tomorrow, Will Be Hailed At
Navy Department.

Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Franklin ID. Roosevelt. Democratic
nominee for Vice President. Is due
to return to Washington at 7:3o
o'clock tomorrow morning, but out OF
respect for his personal desires there
will be no public reception for him
at the Union Station. as was planned
by employees OF the Navy Department.
ONLY few intimate friends VIII
greet him upon his arrival.
What is described as "non-pollti-
cal and Informal" reception VIII De
held at Roosevelt's office at 4;3o
o'clock tomorrow afternoon wh"i
employees OF the Navy Yard ana the
workers of the Navy Department Will
be given an opportunity to express
their admiration. 1t Is expected that
the nominee will make few remarks
in acknowledgment OF the welcome.
One or two bands will be at the, Navy
Department building to enliven the
occasion.
A committee representing organized
labor is arranging to participate III
the reception. Roosevelt being re-
garded as a friend of the Navy Yard
workers, as he has had direct charge
of the employees and has always look
ed after their interest in satistac-
tory manner.
Roosevelt is attending the interna-
tional yacht race today. He expects
TO go to Dayton next week Tor
conference with Governor COX ana
several Democratic leaders, and from
there will go to Campabello Island.
OF the coast of Maine. where he will
prepare his speech OF acceptance.
The Washington times., 1920-07-15
RAzO' MAKER
TAKEN |NRA|D
Extract" Sold As Beverage
in Violation Of Dry Laws,
Says u. S. Agent.

Another attack in the drive launch
cd here against the manufacture and
sale OF hard" drinks WAS delivered
In the "Razo" sector shortly before
noon today. A squad of revenue
agents and First precinct detectives
ana police swooped down on the
plant" at 30S Tenth street north
west.
Led by Captain Collin f. z. Flather
and Harold r. Stevenson. of the reve-
nue. bureau. nearly a score OF officers
invaded "Rszo." placed Stonewsll
Jackson Featman. who is said to be
q part owner under arrest and con-
fiscated a large truckioad OF "evi-
dence." The seized materials includ-
cd more than nve barrels said to
contain alcohol, thousands Of bottles
of fiavoring extracts" sugar and
other materials.
Before placing Yeatman under ar
rest Stevenson presented him with q
search warrant.
RAID WAS UNExPECTED.
The raid" was totally unexpected.
and Yeatman is without services OF
attorney, he said.
, ~ was talking to Prohibition Com
missioner Kramer only yesterday ne
declared. 1--WE have not been manu-
featuring these extracts as beverages
OF course 1t has been paying propo-
sition, but we are not responsible Tor
what becomes Of our products after
we make them and sell them whole
sale.
"We have labeled 'Razo.' For Nom
Beverage Purposes Only I have been
| told that men have gotten drunk on
some thing stronger, then called for
, 'Razo.' They do not get drunk on
this. If they drink it they might die,
and 1 think that knid Of a man ought
, to die"
Officers say "Razo" in the course of
bottling when they violated the Keep
Out" sign at the rear entrance or the
store. Two colored bottlers. Alice
watkins, of 414 N street northwest.
and Perry Duckett. Of 30S First street
southeast, were bottling "Orange Ex-
tract"
They say they have found their
work pleasant.
SOLD FIFTY BOTTLES ON NIGHT.
"Razo" has been the much discussed
and popular "favoring extract" which
has taken Washington by storm dur
ing the last few months. Business,
especially for the retailers. has been
very brisk, 1T is said.
A story Of dealer in "razo' In
Southeast Washington was told by De-
tective OReilly. He says this dealer
sold fifty bottles OF 'raEo vanilla ex-
tract" one Saturday night, on doc
tors prescriptions, at 81 bottle.
The sale Of "razo" as q beverage has
greatly exceeded it's sale as an extract,
60, nf
"The varieties vary in percentage
Of alcohol" Yeatman said, while be-
hind the bars at No. l precinct sta
ton. Peach is only 40 per cent; ma
nilla Is 60 per cent, while lemon and
orange are 80 per cent. They say the
police were warning people against
'razo' because the label did not show
The Washington times., 1920-07-15
Uncle Sam to Become
Chaperon; 'Spooners'
Fill His Dorrnitories

managers to attend TO. They haven't
appealed TO you yet. so far as / know.
You can be pretty sure there isn't
any 'spooning' going on in the dormi-
tories themselves. Each one has
large, open parIors. which are closed
to visitors at IL o'clock at night, and
which are well chaperoned."
Just how far the Jurisdiction of the
management OF the hotel extends IL a
question. II IL were confined to the
grounds OF the dormitories, IL would
not go far, as the open spaces within
the hotel property are extremely
small. There are a numbCT OF parks
near by, however. including capitof
square, to which the surveillance
which the management places over
Its guests may be extended
A. any rate. Uncle Sam must de-
velop HE responsibilities as eAA-
peron and guard over his paying
guests" That much is necessary.