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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
WAsTRELs IN BREAD LINE

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 From 20 to 30 young men stood be- fore one of the Pittsburg mission rooms, anxiously gazing at the closed door, soon to open.
 'Is it run on the Gospel Savings hank?" ventured to inquire of one ol. the outer rim.
 Bread and soup. Wednesday and Sunday evenings. This is the wednes- day bill of fare soup and bread"
 How about the other five eve- nings?"
 Other places have other evenings"
 How come?"
 "Oh. out O Work"
 How long?"
 Several months"
 Bread and soup and soup and bread all that time?"
 Gee. no. Sometimes get a bully handout at kitchen doors; sometimes the panhandling is good"
 Didn't you work when the work was top-notch
 "Durin the war made $50 and $SO a week."
 What did you do with it?"
 "Boozed little and bought $SO suits, S15 silk shirts. s5 silk socks, $20 silk combinations and took joy rides. Pawned em all long ago"
 Same here" said the next fellow. 'I never made less than $40 week"
 Well, do you think you deserve sympathy"
 "Tell with sympathy. We want ser- mons and soup. especially soup."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
SOME DISTANCE OFF
yuoch;cntnu pnef

From the Washington Post.
 The prospective return of mankind to monkeys 5000 years hence adds dis- enlargement to our present troubles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
HUCKLEBERRY FINN's INFLUENCl

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 It is interesting to remember, when one sees Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" listed as one of the 80 books nec- essary for all-round culture by the New York public library, that when the book was new. some 25 years ago. the Bos- ton public library and others about the country refused to place the book in the circulating department. The req son, as published. was that the book would be harmful to the youthful mind."-Milwaukee Journal.
 It may be that Huck was repellant to Boston because he was interesting. We cannot understand how else he could have come under a taboo. Tn any case. it is very doubtful indeed if any boy ever went to the penitentiary as a result of his spiritual association with Huckleberry Finn It is our notion that boy who Is headed for the pen will get there even though he never reads an exaggerated adventure story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
FATAL WEAKNEss

From the Kansas City Star.
 A good many men are unsuitable for positions in the cabinet because they can't keep from staring into the camera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
How Immigration Works Out by Percentages

 @ ONE of these days the Senate 0 and House will agree on an im- migration bill that is based on fit ness of the individual. That is what Canada did long time ago, and Can ada has no immigration troubles. Not every kind of person can get into Canada, but all of the right kind are admitted and welcomed.
 Canada solicits immigrants of the classes which she desires. She ad- vertises for them in Great Britain and Ireland and has jobs waiting for the desirables who come from the mother country. Canada is building up a homogeneous citizenship. When Brit ain entered the World war there was no pro-German sentiment in Canada.
 The Senate immigration bill re- stricts immigration to 3 per cent of each nationality already here. This means more Russians, Austrians and other non-English speaking immi- grants than those who speak English; more from southern Europe than from Scandinavia. i. 
 Under the Senate bill, Belgium may send 1s482; Denmark, 5,449; France, 3,52S; Netherlands, 3,654; Norway. 12,112; Sweden, 19,9OO; Switzerland, s,7l5; Greece, 3,032; Germany, 75,O0O; Austria-Hungary, 5O,o0O; Russia, 5O,- 900, and Italy, 10000.
 E **
 Mississippi Interested
 in Warrior Traffic
 TrHE success of transportation on U the Warrior river has caused citizens of Mississippi border towns to want to come and see for them selves how it is done.' A party of 50 leading Mississippians from Colum- bus,s Aberdeen, Tupelo and other points will make trip to Tuscaloosa in March. take boat there and go up the river to the Port of Cordova and the Port of Birmingham. <
 On every northbound trip of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
IN NO POSITION TO ADVISE

IN NO POSITION TO ADVISE From the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
 Won Hindenburg has advised theN demands of the allies. But maybe the Germans will remember von linden burg's former unyielding positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
President Wilson to Wait the Verdict of History

7f1HE definite announcement made
 U some days ago that President Wilson would not write history of the peace conference leaves the field open to the professional historians ? A rather imposing array of volumes bearing the name of Woodrow Will son might indicate that he is at least no novice in the art of writing his- tory, but the President evidently pre- fers that someone else tell the story of those trying days and nights when he matched minds with the old world diplomats and, in some of the bat ties, anyhow, was defeated.
 Mir. Wilson's decision is creditable to him and it will also hasten the day when his work for peace will be viewed in the proper perspective. If he attempted to write of the peace conference, no matter how hard he tried to tell a "plain, unvarnished tale," his enemies would accuse him of endesvoring to make out a good case for himself. Disinterested chron- icles will be able to do justice to MT. Wilson, vindication for which he can we'll afford to wait.
 In the meantime it is predicted that Robert Lansing's book will not be quite as sensational as we have been led to expect.
 Nx * *
 study of the figures showing just what percentage of Japanese are engaged in fruit growing in California will open the eyes of persons who don't think they constitute menace to the farmers of that state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
SURPRISE TOR WIrEY

From the Pittsburg Chronicle -Tele-
 graph.
 An English commercial traveller got married. and deciding to kill two birds with one stone, took his wife over the districts he worked" for her honey moon trip.
 On the way he couldn't help boast- ing to her of how we'll known he was on the road. Why" he ended up one brilliant oration on his popularity. "at the Bean and Barnacle at Little. Mich, they not only always reserve a place for me. but knowing how I like honey. they invariably put plate of it on my table. even when 1t is not on the bill of fare"
 Arrived at the Bean and Barnacle, the traveller discovered to his chagrin that for some inexplicable reason his honey had been forgotten.
 Walter" he said, grossly, where is my honeyT'
 "she left last week, sir" said the waiter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Plain Meanness

Here recently every time 1 have a puncture and get out to change the tire, I find that my spare on the rear has no air in it." said Charles W. Sat- terwhite.
 q thought, of course, the tire man had done a very poor job on the tubs and passed it up at that. However, I had my eyes opened today while sit ting out in front of the courthouse waiting for friend, l noticed mum Der of small boys walking along be- hind the cars parked there. and every once in a while I would hear air ooa> ing out of the tires. I got out and watched them, and they went to the rear tire on several cars and after taking the valve cap off, let the air out.
 "It seems that some action should be taken to put stop to this practice for it is not only hardship on the driver of an automobile, but an ex> pense as we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
A MORNING. PRAYER

A MORNING PRAYER do not pray for long life. Lord.
 l only ask that in life's little mo-
 mcnt I may serve, for better is one
 moment at thy side than "a thousand years alone. Amen.--M. $. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Heavy Loss

Tt is certainly sad to see some of our best citizens passing on," said
 John R. Hornady, city commissioner. Within week or so, we have lost
 Mrs, Malone, Mrs. Handley, Judge Mac Queen and Major Mflner. All had watched the growth of Birmingham from village to a city. All Birming- ham mourns the loss of these citizens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Don't Give Up

since it has been announced that the supreme court of Alabama had denied to grant rehearing of the $25, ,0oo.000 bond issue case guess we will have to appeal to Governor Kilby to call special session of the legisla> ,ture to have this matter settled" said IS. R. Batson, county highway engineer. The supreme court recently held the election at which the bond issue was voted as invalid and, with this decision, the state loses that money which would have been received from the sale of $25,000,0o0 bonds authorized by the people of the state at special election last February.
 Unless the governor calls & special session of the legislature to again submit the matter to the voters of the state. the highway measure is definite ly killed. This Is an important mat ter, and all the civic organizations and clubs should get behind the movement
 and urge that this action be taken"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
The Home Sentiment

J. M. P. Otts of Central Park said: Little things often lead to the accom- : plishment of large results. have
 built several homes in Central Park, las You know, and my object is to build and sell more. In one of these cottages which l have built and regard
 as fair specimen, 1 have installed a graphophone. When l carry pros- pective home buyer out to Central Park, l ask him or her to step inside this specimen cottage and take look lat the interior. An soon as the party enters the cottage, 1 turn on the nu-
 sic and let 1t flow
 The records all carry home tunes, such as Home Sweet Home. The att mosphere is created, and helps along
 the home getting idea, which is just what | wish"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

There's n divinity that shapes our ends' Rough-hew them how we will.
 --HamIet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Glad Its Oven

GA8n AtA OVcn
 T was at the Auburn alumni ban~ quet at Auburn when Toastmaster John Denson of Opelika made the am nouncement that the coal strike had been settled in the Birmingham dis trict" says Bill Streit, and it made a profound impression on all present.
 T was surprised to find that the people from all over the state seemed to be intensely interested in the set clement, as those of us who live in Bir- mingham. I attribute this not merely to the fact of the cost of the conflict, W hich was bearing heavily upon the taxpayers; but also because the sons of so many were on duty. Of course there were many who were glad for business, social and political reasons that peace was to be restored.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
NORTH CALAIS

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hood and Mas
ter Robert Of Woodbury. were Sunday
guests at W. y Daileys
Mrs. Addie Carr has returned 10 heI
home in Hardwick. after passing sev.
eral weeks at the home of Hiland
Holmes.
Charles Scribner was in Montpelier
last "wednesday.
Clarence Wilbur Of East Calais was
in town Saturday on business.
Several attended the. play and dance
AT East Calais Friday evening All re.
ported a good time.
ID. b Dwinell Of East Calais was a
business visitor in town Saturday.
A large flock Of Wild geese vas seen
going north Saturday. which makes us
think that spring has come.
Gardner Celley Of Woodbury. was in
town Sunday night 20 take care Of his
sister. Mrs. Hiland Holmes, who is very
low.
Edwin Smith has finished work for
Vaughan Burnhsm
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Daley were in
Woodbury. Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
ORANGE COUNTY
FARM BUREAU
Notes for Week Ending Mar. 10.

Tuesday night the Union Village
| Farmers club met at the village hall
for its regular meeting There was a
large attendance Of both men and
women. The county agent gave a talk
on the subject Of Good Cows" and
". p. Stone Of the Straford ream
ery gave a talk on Tuberculosis Erad-
ication." Mrs. +. c. Bond. who at
tended the freless cooker demonstra-
ton given by Miss Potter At North
T4etford. demonstrated the cooker to
the ladies Of the club at the close of
the meeting.
Wednesday evening the Wrights Mt.
Farmers club met for its annual meet.
ing at the home Of /. p. Simpson. Aft
er the election Of officers the agent
gave a talk on "Dairying and a dis
cussion followed. There was consider
able interest shown in cost account
keeping on the production Of maple
sugar and syrup. Several account
blanks were placed.
Friday night there was a farmers
meeting at West Fairlee Center. Mr..
ingalls,. state leaders of boys and
girls club work, was present and spoke
on potato club work. Ten pounds q
seed potatoes were given to each Of
the girls present. A H. Sargent was
elected a. the leader Of the potato club
work. Including the children. there
we're over seventy present at this
meeting and il l. hoped that the work
started may develop into definite po-
fato clubs.
Miss Potter. state home economics
specialisi. j. 10 conduct " all-day
meetings at North Thetford and East
Thetford on Thursday and Friday. re-.
spcctively. Dress forms are 70 he
made on both DAYS.
The county agent viii work the mid
die part ii the week in Randolph and
vicinity. making plans for the summer
work on CROP.
n A. Deinell. County Agent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
CABOT

On the evening of March q, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. X. Carney were very pleasantly
and genuinely surprised by the a%rriva.
OF nearly 20 OF their friends and neigh.
bors, who had gathered TO remind them
OF their 50th anniversary OF their mar.
riage. After a social hour, refresh
ments Of sandwiches, cake and coffee
were served. A purse of money was pre-
serted them and good wishes from all
for another meeting ten years hence.
The village schools have closed for a
three weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Rogers spent
the week end in Montpelier and Plain.
field.
R. D. Banfll is serving as iuryman
at Montpelier.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Currier were
business visitors in Barre recently.
There will be a Red Cross meeting
next Saturday afternoon, March %, at
.2:30 o'clock. in the new Red Cross
rooms in the new library building. A
good attendance il desired, The object
OF this meeting T. TO see if the mem.
bers will vote to send funds to needy
ones in the Near East in memory of the
Red Cross of Cabot.
Mrs. Neil Knapp was called to Rum
ney. \. H., last week to attend the flu
neral Of her uncle, $. White.
Mrs. Ralph Tloyt died very suddenly
Saturday, March 10.
Mrs. Merton B Morse has al her
home in Marshfeld a fine assortment
OF ladies and children's dresses, suits,
waists, etc. for sale at reasonable
prices and invites all interested to call
and look them over.-adv.
The Woman's club will hold a sugar
social Immediately after the pictures
Friday night in the new diningroom.
New sugar. doughnuts and pickles will
be served at l5c per plate. Proceeds TO
apply on the new hall debt-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
NEWBURY

A son was ushered into the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward LeMay last
Monday morning.
Miss Anna Atkinson. primary teach.
er Of Newbury high school, is spending
her two weeks vacation with Der sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Gunnel of Harworth.
N. j..
On st. Patrick's day, early in the
morning, Miss Ann Greer, a seven
and one half pound miss, arrived in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Greer,
which evens up the family to two boys
and two girls, making two good spans
that will perpetuate the name of Greer
and carry on the Greer farms.
Charles White, his wife and three
children have moved into town and
viii occupy rooms in what is known
as the Stocker house. Mr.. White is the
SON of L. NJ. White and if he develops
half the energy of his dad will be a
most worthy and welcome citizen.
March 81 the thermometer registered
20 in the shade. How is that for Flori-
da weather.
There is a reunion of the Taggart
family this Saturday, Mr.. Taggsrt ar
irving from a trip through the west,
beyond the Mississippi, Miss Evelyn
from her school in Whitefeld, and Miss
Miriam from Smith college.
The missionary society observes
Good Friday at the home Of Mrs.
Frank Meserve.
Mrs. Earl Greer and son are visiting
friends in Worcester, Mass.
Warren and II. c. Bailey are eX
pected in town this week.
Word was received of the death Of
Mrs. Mabel Fulton Young, a cousin Of
Harley Fulton Of this place aud some
ten or twelve years ago a popular
teacher Of Newbury high school Mrs.
Young WAS the wife Of Leo p. Young
Of Amigo, Wis. Her remains were
brought to Newport, = H.. for inter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
BLOOD HOUNDS
SET ON TRAIL
OF Two Masked Bandits Who
Robbed Passengers Of
$4,000
ONE POINTED GUN
AS OTHER COLLECTED
The Robbers Hoped Off Train
at McAlester,
Okla.

Muskogee, Okla, March %. Blood
hounds to-day were on the trail of two
masked bandits who boarded the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas railroads
Texas special" at Denison, Texas, last
night, robbed every passenger in three
sleeping cars and escaped at McAlester
in a waiting automobile.
The loot was estimated at more than
So, 900 in cash,
As the train pulled out of Denison
the robbers began their work. One ban
dit carrying two pistols lined the pas.
sengers of the first car in the aisle,
while his companion searched the tray
%elers, taking only cash,
The robbers then ordered the door
locked and proceeded to the second car
and then to the last ear. With them
went the porter and the brakeman.
After they had finished their work
the bandits ordered the brakeman to
signal the engineer TO stop and the
train halted at the edge of McAlester.
Passengers say they observed an au-
tomobile draw up 10 the train and the
bandits leaped into the car and sped
away.
In the meantime the conductor, who
had been at the front of the train
learned of the holdup. He managed to at
tract the attention OF the station mas
ter at Kiowa, to whom he flung a note.
Word was flashed to McAlester, where
a posse was formed and awaited the
train.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
WATTS RIVER

Cards were received here Of the ar
rival OF a baby boy, Paul Robert,
weighing eight and n fourth POUNDS,
to Mr.. and Mrs. G. $. Dodge Of Wash
%ington, D. G., formerly residents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Eastman have
moved from the parsonage back to their
farm at Orange.
Roy Prescott is moving down to the
house he recently purchased in the
village.
Miss Wineona Sanborn, teacher in
East Barre, is spending her Easter va
cation with her sister, Mrs. +. >. Locke.
Farmers say the maple sugar is the
best it has been in years.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bond spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Rowd.
Hannah Wiley spent the week end
with her parents,
Mrs. Charles Folsom Of Readviile,
Mass, visited Mrs. Cora Mutt the first
OF the week.
Sylvester Tillotson Of Meredith, \.
H., spent q few days with his son, Mar
tin, recently.
News has been received from w. G..
Belknap, editor %f the Bellows Falls
Times, who is in Florida, attending the
National Editorial association meeting.
Mrs. Belknap vas formerly Katie Car
penter Of West Topsham.
y. p. Richardson. our lister, attended
the listers meeting at vt. Johnsbury
last week.
Church services Easter Sunday ia the
evening at 1870. Sunday school in the
morning. Rev. George Morris viii
preach.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
MORTIFIED

Mr.. and Mrs. William Beattie are
the parents of a l0-pound son, grand
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Beattie.
Mrs. Mary Foster, who has been
spending the winter with her daughter,
Mrs. John Croney, on Cross street, has
gone to Morrisville to spend some time
with her son. Mrs. Foster, who has
been in poor health all winter, is much
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hazelton and
daughter, who live at Park inn, havN
been spending a week in Boston.
Clarence Hill and Eugene Carpen.er
La e exchanged places, possession to
he given at once. Mr.. and Mrs~far-
pantsr will move to the village Eat'
NJ Hills home on Union street, and
Mr.. Hill will move his family int Mr..
Carpenters farm on the Union brook
road.
Miss Abbie Alvord, who has been
visiting at her home in town for sew
eral days, has returned to Barre, to
resume work in the Homer Fits store.
Mrs. Ethel Kerr, a former resident
of this town, who has been spending
the winter in Winchendon. Mass, was
called home by the illness of her moth
er, who resides in Roxbury.
George Hazelton. who has been
spending some months in the west, has
returned home and commenced work
for Daxtar Macy
Carl Blake of Hartford, Conn, is
visiting in town. Mr.. Blake IS a for
mer resident of this town.
Patrick Starr, who has been in poor
health for some time, has not been as
well for the past two weeks.
Charles Gokey Of Montpelier has
been visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. G. Gokey,
Charles Fowler has returned to
Worcester, Mass, where he Is en-
ployed. He has been visiting his chill
dren in Mortified and vicinity.
Mrs. John Dunlay Of White River
Junction is spending week in town.
the guest of her sister, Mrs. NJ. w.
Mrs. Frank Garran and son have
gone to Dorchester. Mass, TO visit at
the home of Mr.. GsrTan's parents.
Miss Nellie Gill, who recently re
turned from the south, is\spendiug a
short vacation in town, a giiest at the
home of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Curtis on Cross
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
Resolutions

Resolutions on the death Of Mrs
Ollie J. Laird.
Whereas. il has pleased our Heavenly
Father to remove from our midst a be.
loved sister Mrs. Ole Laird. a member
|of our order. be II
Resolved. that while we humbly bow
TO the divine will, We deeply mourn the
loss Of 4 loyal member. and her kind
and cheerful manner viii long b. re-
membered by her many friends. and
be It further
Resolved. that VIC. the membcr~ Of
Morrill, Relief corps. extend ~ heart
felt sympathy 70 those most near and
dear to her and commend them rs H5m
who alone csn comfort all our -orrows
And b. it further
Resolved. that these resolutions -
spread upon che records q our order
and = copy sent - tho bercsved family
and the Barre Daily Times ior ruhli-
cation
Ada n Merritt.
Maria l. Dos, committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer on Genuine

Warning, Unless won see The name
-Bayer % package ~ p tablets you
are not getting gcnuinq Aspirin pre-
scfibed by physicians fhr twcrty one
years and proved safe ~ millions Take
aspirin only a. told N thc BayeT pack
age for Iolds. Headache. Neuralgia,
Rheumat sFn. Eamche. T~uothacbe Lum-
hago and for Pain Handy tan boxes :
twelve Bayer Tablets - A-prin Coz;
fcu oauis Druggists also seE iargr
raekar Aspirin j. the trade mari {
Raver NanufasuFe - Mona ard-
c-ter II Sale ad Adt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
-BOLSHEvIKI TAKE BATUM.
Russian Forces Captured the City, Con.
stantinople Admits.

Constantinople, March % tBy the
Associated Press Russian bolshevik
forces have captured the city of Batum.
After entering Batum the bolshevik,
according to dispatches received here,
pillaged the town for several hours.
Order was finally re-established.
The entrance of the bolshevik fol-
lowed the evacuation of the city by
the Turks.
The reports state that the Russians
were greeted enthusiastically by the
population.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
MADAM! SURELY
DIAMOND DYE 1T
Diamond Dyes" Never Streak, Spot,
Fade OF Give That Dyed
Look"

Barre women can dive ANYTHING with
a package OF Diamond Dye- An old.
worn coat. skirt. waist. sweater. kimo.
ma. dress. o. faded stoAings, gloves.
drsperies, portienes. chair covers any
thing. Whether wool, SILK linen. cotton
or mixed good. can b. diamond yed
t. look like new. Easy directions IN
each package guarantee perfect results.
Druggist has Color Card showing Sc
tuai materials damonddvcd IN q won
Don't rsk your material in 3 poor dye.
ADJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-23
A REVOLVER
AT EACH PLATE
Boston Patrolmen Surprised a
Party in North End
House
THREE ARRESTED
ON SUSPICION
That They Might Have Been
Connected With Peabody
Holdup

Boston. March 23.-Patrolmen from
the Hanover street station who entered
a north-end house late last night found
the men eating and with a revolver
beside each plate. Three men were
held pending an Investigation of the
possibility that they were connected
with a hold-up in a boarding house N
Peabody Monday night.