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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06
Planting Trees.

The tendency toward reforestation is
shown by the fact that all the seed
lings in the state nurseries have been
bought and there are demands for
100000 more trees than it is possible
to supply.
This is situation that is very graf
flying to those who have an interest in
re planting our denuded mountains
with forest seedlings. II indicates that
the persistent agitation of few state
newspapers and a considerable num-
Der oil public spirited citizens has borne
some fruit, that the advantages of re-
forestation are becoming better known,
that they appeal to an increasing num-
Der of people.
European countries. operated some
what on the paternal plan OF govern
ment have done a great deal with
forest plantations, most of which have
either been financed in whole or part
by federal appropriations. This seems
both impracticable and undesirable as a
settled American policy, but the merits
Of reforestation as private or municipal
enterprise remain unaffected.
Planted trees will provide crop
when they come to maturity, rather
more reliable than hay, grain, fruit or
garden crops, and the experts claim
that even by charging off interest,
taxes, labor, etc, such plantations will
show a cash profit in the end. This,
however. is not the whole Of the profit.
A good piece of timber not only ap-
peals BY virtue Of its own value, but
IL enhances the value Of the other acre
age on the farm. II enhances the value
Of adjacent property and adds notice
ably to the attractivness of locality
from the standpoint Of a summer re-
sort visitor or the home seeker.
Both beauty and utility enter into
the value Of a forest plantation, and
the increased demand for nursery seed
lines ought TO result in the planting of
greater seed across by the state and
the distribution Of more seedlings
Meanwhile. If more communities fol-
low the example Of Rutland and Bel
lows Falls, they VIII have a valuable
object lesson in tree planting close at
hand. Rutland Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06
CURRENT COMMENT
How Bennington Builds Roads.

The Bennington Banner doesn't be-
lieve there are many towns in Vermont
that cannot have improved roads If
they are willing to do what Bennington
has done to get them. With a grand
list of $4,000 tBrattleboro's is over
s90,000) Bennington will have spent
when this years work is completed
over s350,O00 for hard-surface roads
mostly cement, within the past two
years. Instead of issuing bonds
the town and village borrowed the
money at the local savings banks under
an agreement to pay it off within ten
years This aggrangement looks good
from the standpoint Of the municipal
ity, and certainly IL enables the banks
to invest their funds at home instead Of
sending them out west.-Brattleboro
Reformer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06
LETTERS ToTHE EDITOR
A Suggestion on Granite Situation.


Editor, Times. have read with in
terest "letter to the editor" regard
ing home rule for the Barre granite in
dustry. / agree with the writer that
it is a delicate matter to mix in other
peoples affairs, but it seems TO me out
side interference is justifed-within
certain limits.
For instance, if we should see two
of our most respected citizens come to
blows it would be our duty to inter
fere, separate and try to calm them,
Furthermore, it would be our right to
interfere were our windows in jeop-
ardy. As to the cause of the fight, it
would not be in our province to in
quire.
| also agree with the writer that the
Barre manufacturers are-or rather
have been--leaders il fair dealing with
their workmen. l will go further and
say that the Barre workmen have won
reputation for being broadminded and
always ready to meet their employers
in a conciliatory spirit.
The question before us outsiders Is,
that our two respectable citizens, Mr..
Employer and Mr.. Workman, have
come to blows. 1t is our duty to stop
the fight. Not only because it is harm
full to them, but to protect our own
windows, the property of our city. 1t
is beyond our jurisdiction to inquire
into the causes of the disturbance. All
we can do Is to calm them and try by
all means to induce them to meet in
a friendly spirit and settle their differ
ences.
To stop the fight, will venture one
suggestion, which hope will receive
consideration. My suggestion is this I;
That the Barre employers elect a com
mittee of six manufacturers, the gran
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

lite cutters to elect an equal number OF
their own men, the two committees TO
select two professional men each, as
advisers, the two committees then to
meet in friendly spirit and endeayor
to smooth out their differences and ef-
feet settlement of their contentious,
That this settlement be put before
both employers and workmen's asso-
citations with recommendations OF APP
proval, and on approval present same
to the board OF control and the officials
of the G. C. /. A. for acceptance and
ratification.
Let MIR. Employer invite Mr.. Work
man to meet him, an invitation from
man to man, from power TO power.
from equal to equal. A Citizen,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06
A HALF CENTURY OF TEACHING

A HALF CENTURY OF TEACHING.
After half century of teaching in
the public schools, Mrs. Lydia Beck
of St. Johnsbury is to retire at the
end OF the present school year mot
because she has in any way lost her
grasp ON the school room problems
but because she desires to lay down
her duties while there is zest in the
enjoyment of doing things for which in
her busy life she has not had leisure"
as an appreciative statement in the
st. Johnsbury CALIFORNIAN puts it. OF
the fifty years in the school room thir-
ty-seven have been passed in the St.
Johnsbury school system, and Mrs.
Beck has had the pleasure of instruct
ing the sons and daughters of her for
mer pupils Of many years ago. The
public and the school board Of St.
Johnsbury join in praising the self
sacrificing devotion of Mrs. Beck to
her school duties, and the latter tried
to retain her services for at least an
other year; but she had made her de-
cision to retire at the end of fifty
years and will adhere to it. There,
no doubt, is great satisfaction in Mrs.
Beck's mind to look back upon the half
century of service toward training the
young people in the elementary things
and to recall the pleasures, along with
the disappointments incident to her
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

After having signed that treaty with
Germany, the natural thing for Rus
STA to do is TO change the name of
Petrograd back to ST. Petersburg, the
name which was rejected in the early
stages of the World war because OF
hostility to anything which smacked
of German origin st. Petersburg has
a more natural sound too.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

At least two citizens Of Chittenden
county. recently mentioned as candi-
dates for Congress. declared that the
mention Of their names was a joke.
They did not. Of course. mean that
running for Congress was a Joke, but
the general attitude Of the public to-
ward public Offer j. fast getting into
one not only. Of indifference but 81
contempt.
hi. = not only unfortunate but
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06
Opaque Feminity.

Johnny, who had been invited by his
teacher to spell window" answered
"w-i -d-o.w."
wrong snapped the teacher, Cant
YOU tell the difference between window
and widowi"
"Yes. SIR" said Johnny. "You can
see through one. but not through the
er."-Detroit Free Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

work in the school room. She has CIV
en- the greater part of her life to that
service; and the long service is evil
dence enough that she has done well.
1t was one of the finest services that
one could render when done with in
terest and spirit in the work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

The good citizen of Brattleboro who
refused to permit scaled down ar
mory community house to be built,
preferring to contribute enough OF his
own money to make the larger and
more satisfactory building possible,
ought not to be allowed to remain I'M
known. He's done 'em good turn in
Brattleboro, we should say.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

1T is high time" said the militant
reformer on the platform, that we
had moral awakening in this town.
Let us arise in our might Let us grid
oud loins. Let us take off our coats.
Let us bare our arms. Let u.s.
Hold on now!" exclaimed a tall,
thin woman near the platform. IF
this is to be moral awakening, don't
you dare to propose our taking of an
other thing Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06
The Place for Him.

City editor In your story Of the fire
Won say: "A crowd Of about 100000
quickly collected in front Of the burn
ing building
New reporter--Yes, sir. Don't yon
think the figures are large enough?
City editor-Oh, yesl Only you're
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

Most of vermont's tourists thus far
are those who hit merely the high
spots in their southwark rush. The
more sedate kind of tourists will come
little later and stay longer, it is to
be hoped.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

North--Who was that man who
complained so vigorously that the
show was not worth cent?
Vest don't know; but he came in
on a pass.--New York Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-05-06

wasting your talents on the local stan !;
this paper needs you in the circulation
department.-Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
Plan Revival of
WOman's Exchange
At the Girls Club

Three new members of the advis-
DRY board of the Augusta Girls
Community club, were elected at a
meeting which was held Thursday
afternoon. The new members are
Mrs. Richard Goodwin, Mrs. II. II.
Bodwell and Miss Lucy Titcomb.
Much of the afternoon was devot-
ed to discussion of the ACCESSIBILITY
of a woman's exchange to be con-
Quoted in conjunction with the
Chimney Corner. 1t was finally de-
cided to start this project at once
and a committee consisting of Mrs.
w. r. Pattangall, Mrs. A. H. Sturte-
want and Mrs. II. H. Bodwell was ap-
pointed to cooperate with Miss
Briggs and Miss Hinnman in looking
over the matter and working it out
to the best advantage. This will be
the first time for number of years
that there has been a woman's ex-
change in this city and it will be
greatly appreciated by the ladies, as
only the finest of goods will be on
sale.
Miss Briggs gave reports on the
various activities of the clubs. in
Guiding the classes and the play
which was recently produced at the
| Opera House. Miss Hinnman re
ported on the cafeteria, which is
now practically self supporting.
! These reports were all good news to
| the committee. but especially the
| one on the cafeteria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
May Strike Snag
In Floating Loan
Rumania in i. S.

Washington. Nov. 1G.-Complica-
tons in the negotiations for the
funding Of the Rumanian war debt
to this country of SAL ,OOOO arc
looked for at the treasury as a re-
suit of the program of the Ruman-
ian government for the consolidation
of its external debt. The Rumanian
government has announced in Lon
don a consolidated loan of approx
mately $170.O0O.CO0 consisting of
bonds bearing interest at four per
cent annually and redeemable not
later than April. 1868, which are to
be issued to holders Of Rumanian
treasury bills and it is understood a
similar consolidation of outstanding
bills is planned for this country.
Payment of the interest and princi-
pal of the consolidated bonds. it is
reported, is to be made with priority
over any other payments by Ru-
mania.
War time advances to Rumania
by this country, however, were
made on condition that the United
States should stand on equal terms
with the other creditors of Rumanla
in the manner of payment. More
over, on the question of terms the
authority of the American commits
sion is limited by law TO funding for
eisn debts into obligations of matur-
tiles of not more than - years and
with interest at not less than four
and one quarter per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
Parents Evening
At Smith School
ENJOYABLE Event

parents Evening" Thursday at
the Smith school. under the auspices
of the Smith kindergarten Mothers
Club proved very enjoyable event.
Mrs. Ruby Halves. president of the
club. introduced as the first speaker
Fred w. Burrill, superintendent of
schools in this city. Miss Elizabeth
Collins followed with u helpful ad-
dress on modern, primary and kin
dergarten methods that vas greatly
appreciated. Mrs. Lila r. Anterior,
supervisor of music, sang two solos,
accompanied by Mr.. Atherton on the
piano.
Dainty refreshments were served
by committee headed by Mrs.
Charles Chase. assisted by Mrs My
ron NJ. Davis. Mrs. Everett Small.
Mrs. c. NJ. White. Mrs. Henry Pat
ten. Mrs Henry Cassidy and Mrs. L.
S. Moves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
S. Of V. to Honor
18th Birthday Of
Frederick Ficke

Henry G. Staples camp, Sons OF
Veterans. of Augusta, will honor the
10Th birthday of Frederick Ficke on
Wednesday evening. Nov. %. MIR.
Ficke is comrade Of the Staples
camp, and commander of Cutler
Post. G A. R., of Togus. He is high
y esteemed by the members of the
Post and elaborate plans for a big
entertainment are being made.
The members of Seth Williams
Post, G "A. r. of this city, and the
Relief Corps, and the members of
the Cutler Post of Togus will be in
vited guests for the evening.
A harvest supper will be served
at Z o'clock at which the members
will be assisted by their auxiliary
and Clara Barton tent, Daughters OF
Veterans. A musical and literary
program will follow. Melvin z.
Stawtelle will deliver the chief ad-
dress of the evening. having for his
subject the Duty of the Sons of Vet
Grams to the Grand Army of the Re-
public. The musical program will
include selections by the Capitol City
quartette, a vocal solo by Miss Flor
ence Poulin. accompanied by Miss
Leona Lambert; and orchestral mu-
sic.
Among the invited guests expected
to be present are, Department Com
mander and Mrs. George E. Gay. OF
the G. A. R.: Past Divisional Com
mander and Mrs. w o. Cobb of Gar
diner; Divisional commander and
Mrs. Buel l.. Merrill of Gardiner,
and DR.. and Mrs. William McDavid
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

wealthy communist leader who. with
II others of the party, have lost their
fight to escape Imprisonment and fines.
was declared today by Frank Conner
ford a special prosecutor. to be under
way.
Attorney Comerford said his belief
was that the move was based on JUS
tice Orrin y. Carriers dissenting opin-
ion that the Illinois act under which
the men were convicted was in con-
tradiction 10 the doctrine of freedom
Of speech and therefore unconstitu-
tional.
Chief Justice Thompson of the state
supreme court last midnight denied
Lloyds plea for a 30-day stay to per-
nit him to arrange for the handling
of his S1,S00,000 estate.
"No man going to the penitentiary
ought to have that much money" JUS
tice Thompson commented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
Gasoline Explodes;
Sets Fire to Camps
On Bond Brook Road

The chemical combination truck
from the Hartford fire station was
called out about $50 THURSDAY even
ing for a fire on the Bond Brook
road. which started when a workman
began drawing gasoline from one of
several barrels, using a lantern for
illumination.
The gasoline caught fire and sew
eral barrels of gasoline exploded,
spreading the flames to camps be-
longing to the State Highway depart
ment. The camps are situated on
the bank of the brook just across
from Coombs Mills.
The timely arrival of the depart
ment, which was called to the scene
OF the fire by telephone, prevented
the flames from doing much damage
tn the camps. No one was injured
i'll the explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

the road. and with no damage to the
car beyond the breaking of the other
front wheel.
Mr.. Stinson said that he was
travelling north on Water street, and
was just attempting to pass Il pub
lie car driver, who was driving a
Ford. when without warning the car
ahead turned into oak street. AS
this brought tie other machine dir
ectly into the path of Mr.. Stinson's
car, he did not have time to stop.
but turned his car into Oak street
also. Being in the center of the
street. passing the other car, the
turn was very sharp and he could
not make it. going onto the curb.
This broke his forward wheel, and
the slight momentum of the car
brought the two rear wheels onto
the sidewalk also. The public car.
which caused this trouble, continued
on after a short time and no one
seems to know who the driver was.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
WEST WINDSOR

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Porter and
family, who have been living on the
Casey farm for the past. two years,
recently moved to Augusta, where
Mr.. Porter has employment in the
shoe factory.
Helen Odlin, who is in the City
hospital, training for a nurse, passed
last Wednesday with her father, v.
S. Odlin.
Fife Hamlin of Portland and H.
F. Harmon and son of Gardiner and
Mrs. Morrell and son, Harry, of
Chelsea, were visitors Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eden Hallowell. Monday, George
Il. Warren of Poland Springs was a
visitor of Mr.. and Mrs. Hallowell
last week.
Annie Stuart Of Augusta and
daughter, Dorothy, were visitors of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge
Caswell, they also were Sunday P.
NJ. callers Of Mrs. Harry Merrill.
Mrs. Anthony Trask, who has been
i'll, is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pierce of
Litchfield. with friends from Augusta,
were callers of Mr.. Pierce's daughter
OF late.
Merrill Thompson, senior student
OF Erskine academy, entertained the
senior class of that school last Tues
day evening at his home North Win
slow. there were twelve in number
Music was enjoyed. games played,
and refreshments were served The
evening was delightfully."- passed.
There are but two in the orchestra
at the present time. Merrill Thomp-
son and sister Gertrude, who do fine
work in entertaining the church.
soers, later there will be good
number present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
C0ny Gridders to
Be Guests Kiwanis
At Dinner Tonight

Fifteen members of the Cony high
school football squad will be guests
tonight of the Augusta Kiwanis club
at their regular session at the Girls
Community Club. Their coach. Clin-
ton r. Thompson is a member of
the organization.
DR.. W. H. Harris of this city will
be the speaker of the evening, taking
as his subject. Cancer Prevention"
The nominating committee will pre-
sent list of officers for the coming
year, and report will also be heard
from the bylaws committee. With
the Cony grid warriors present. the
meeting promises to be an especially
live one. and it is expected that
there will be big attendance. The
dinner will start at 615 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
Beverly Kitchen

Word was received in the city,
Thursday of the passing away in
Maryland of Beverly Kitchen, for
merly of Portland and who visited
in this city. many times in connec-
ton with his position as salesman
for the Underwood typewriter com
pany. He was promoted to the Mary
land district a few month"; ago, with
the same company. going from the
Portland district. He wa: one of the
most popular travelling men to visit
the city and had a host of friends
here, who mourn his loss. He was
a young man in the prime of life
and it is understood that an attack
OF acute appendicitis p; owed fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
Touring Car Has
Narrow Escape
|On Water Street

A large car owned and driven by
d. l.. Stinson of this city. turned the
corner from Water street onto Oak
street, about $50 Thursday evening,
mounted the curb on the north side
walk of Oak street. and after scrap
ing along the side of the First Ma
tional Granite Bank for a distance of
eight or ten feet, came to a graceful
stop with only the left front wheel in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

The Womans Evening school will
be open every Thursday and Friday
evening at the Webster school at the
corner of Oxford and Franklin
streets. The Principal will be Jes-
sic Wing White. he Superintendent
OF dressmaking. Mrs. M. A. Lambert
and the teachers of English. Mrs.
Abbie Hanks and Miss Lucy Linekin.
The classes will open every Thurs
day and Friday evening at 700 o.
clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

Ralph A. Jewell of Fairfield. dis
trict trustee of State tuberculosis
sanitoriums and DIR. John +. Shaw,
superintendent of the Central Maine
Sanatorium at Fairfield. were in Au-
gusta on business Thursday and APP
reared before the session Of the
governor and council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

The many friends o. Attorney
Burleigh Martin. who mas been con-
fined for several weei.s at the Au-
gusta General Hospital following an
operation, for appendicitis. will be
pleased to learn that he has so. far
recovered as to be at his Office for
a brief period on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Loyal Temperance Legion will
hold it's first regular meo ting this
afternoon ut the Assembly hall at
tho \. NJ. c. A. All members are
requested TO be present ano to bring
any friends who wish to Join.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

State Bank Commissioner and
Mrs. Fred +. Lawrence have moved
to this city from their home In
Skowhegan, and will reside this win
ter at the home of Mrs. George u.
kcene, 169 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

A regular meeting of the Clara
Barton Tent of the Daughters of the
Veterans. will be held this evening
at the G. A. r. hall. at 7.3O o'clock.
All officers and members are request
ell to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

Worcester. Mass. Walter NJ.
Spaulding, aged 76, for many years
president of the Grafton and Knight
Manufacturing company and more
recently chairman of the board of
directors. died at his home here TO-
day OF heart disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
Father and Son
Banquet, Brunswick


Brunswick, Nc. Nov. IA very
successful father and son banquet was
served at Town hall this evening under
the auspices of the Cumberland Coun-
ty Y. NJ. c. A. Prof Wilmot B. Mitch
ell was chairman of the local commit
tee. Following the supper there was
an address by Henry i. Merrill Of
Portland. Dr. Gilbert NJ. Elliott gave
the address ITO the Sons by Faith
err" and Winshp c. Callaehan spoke
ITO the Fathers by a Son" Lindsey
Switzerland, one of the sons. recited
the poem "A Good Time with Dad"
and there was an address By Austin
II. MacComiok. alumni secretary of
Bowdoin College. Thomas l.. Coates.
secretary of the Cumberland County
Y. NJ. c. A.. led the singing, and games
which followed the addresses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

Tokio-By A. PR. NJ. An.
drews, a prominent American bust
ness man here. will be tried on a
charge of violating the navigation
laws, it has been decided by an ex-
aiming judge who threw out the
additional accusation that Andrews
had entered fortified area illegally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Savage OF
Riverside Drive are the proud par
ents of a fine baby born born Sun
day. Nov. IL. The young man has
been named Daniel Parker Savage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17

Boston-The Federal grand Jury
today indicted J. A. Tomlin, prohibit
to- enforcement agent at Spring.
field and J. r. Daniels of that city
for Conceallng Intoxicating liquors,