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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
7,4E LITTLE TlTMOUSE.
ono Free Bird That Attracts Attention
Among Hundreds of Captives.

o,o Free Bird That Attracts Attention
Among Hundreds of Captives.
IN a big bird store where there are
hundreds Of birds of many kinds inces.
.Iutlv Quawking, chirping and singing
,bcre is one that is free-a tiny tit
,~on.r, The window is full OF cages
containing birds of various sorts, and
rro side of the store Is lined with bird.
cages stacked up high all along. But
IN, re is none that attracts SO much at
tqntjcn us the little titmouse fitting
obout the store at will. At night it
ncrchoy on gas fixture in the window,
and to that it comes back from its vari.
aus excursions by day.
Customers that come in to buy birds
and bir(lcages and bird seed and one
Thing and another never fail to notice
ttc ,itnopse. They may not notice an
other bird there individually, but their
attention is sure to be attracted by this
enc as it darts about, free among so
many captives, and they are likely to
smile at it, they are so pleased with it.
And sometimes children, looking In at
the windows of the bird store, come in
ia tell the clerk that one of the birds
has got loose.
When it has nothing else to do. the
titnouse sits on its gas pipe perch and
rerhs its head this way and that and
looks al out. Sometimes 1t whets its
hcak on the gas pipe. Every now and
then it dashes off somewhere. # it
wants drink, it perches on the rim of
Il goldfish globe-for home aquariums
and stock for them are sold here as we'll
as lirCs-no doubt to the great surprise
Ct tie gcldfshes and certainly to that
Of the human beholders, who wonder
that it dc.sn't fall in, it has to bend
over so far to reach the water. But it
gets it, and when it has taken its fill it
flashes back to it's perch on the pipe in
the window.
The titmouse catches spiders and 9th
er insects, and it feeds in the larger
cages when it will. 1t goes in and out
Of them between the bars with perfect
ease, 1t is a very little bird, even with
its plumage in its natural form. With
its feathers pressed against it's sides 1t
can get through very narrow space
between the bars of parrots cage, for
cxample-with ease. There are in the
window a number Of parrots cages in a
row. The titlnouse almost flies through
these cages, stopping in each perhaps to
cat of the parrots food, but they never
modest it. Parrots that would bite at
the finger CT a man who should put his
hand near enough to the outside Of their
cage stand back in fright or sheer
when the little titmouse
dashes in and perches on their feed cup.
New York Sun.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
He Won the Day.

Dr. John Bachman, a beloved minis.
ter in Charleston not much over 90
years ago, was fond of music. More.
over, he had an excellent means of man.
aging a church choir, one which other
clergymen might use with good effect.
In his early student life the singing
was very bad in the old church of which
he was member. He set to work with
the zeal of youth and the enthusiasm
belonging to his own character to re.
form this undesirable state of things,
end having mustered large class pro.
cured singing master to lead it.
The congregation soon began to take
delight in the result, and Bachman
watched his class with great satisfac.
ton, not at all alleged by the discovery
that his own voice proved neither true
nor sweet, though it was most agree
able one in speaking.
But his choir was not flaWless. It's
members fell out, and one Sunday when
the pastor gave out the hymn an omi-
nous silence reigned. John Bachman
waited moment in deep anxiety.
Then, with Lis ever present and self
forgetful desire to help, he rose in his
seat and began to raise the tune
That was enough. lHe singers smiled
~ad chimed in by one consent as Justify
as If they had no greateS desire than to
drown his willing but discordant voice.
He smiled also and gave them the floor,
and never did he cease to enjoy the sit.
uation.
my class was afraid of my bad sing
ing he would say to his grandchil-
dren, humorous look stealing into his
eyes. $50 I won the day. Youth 8
Companion.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26

eat your request" said the kindly
critic to tho young author, II have read
your book from beginning to end
$50 good Of you, returned the young
author. "And now want you to feel
that you can speak frankly and tell me
just what you think about it. suppose
you saw a great deal in 1t that you
would change if it were left to you.
Moo" replied the kindly critic
thoughtfully. son the whole think I
may say there was very little"
Really exclaimed, the young au-
thor delightedly. "Do you know had
an idea you'd tear the whole book to
pieces, tiguratively speaking, Of course.
can't tell you how pleased am. But
of course there are some changes that
you would advice relative to the publ
cation of a second edition. What are
they?'
"There's only one that's of much i'm
portance, explained tho critic
"And that?" said the young author
inquiringly
"Why, that's where the hero jumps
from the yacht into the ocean to save
the heroine from drowning"
lis 1t too thrilling? Wouldn't you
have him jump after herr" inquired the
young author anxiously.
"No, it's not too thrilling" was the
reply, "and Of course would have him
60 in after her; but, you see, they re
both rescued / wouldn't have that"
"You-you wouldn't have them res
cued?"
Certainly not. Let them both
drown"
"But this happens In the first chap
ter-almost the first thing in the book. I"
Precisely. That's just when it ought
to happen. "-Chicago Post.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
A Peculiar Feeling.

The sensation of inconsistencies has
been variously described, but never more
graphically than by a little girl who,
miles away from home and mamma, sat
heavy eyed and silent at a hotel table,
AREN'T you hungry. dear?" asked
her aunt, with whom she was travel
ing,
NO"
Docs your head ache3"
"No"
'What is the matter?'
The child's lip quivered, and she said
IN tone to grieve the heart:
I'm seasick for home. "-,Nationa2
Farmer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
Harbor Mistress Fuller.

Miss Fuller, a newspaper woman, has
lately been appointed harbor mistress OF
Tacoma, Wash. 1t is said that thus far
she has done remarkably good work,
Keeping all records pertaining to the
extensive shipping business of the city
IN perfect shape. Last month she made
out the harbor masters report for the
year. the first report of the kind ever
''i'de out by an American woman.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
THE HOUSE OF WISDOM.

.,.,rot thought--ah, God, had but known!-
.o his sad hour should ever me befall
tp,n thou Judged the hottest Of all
should come to be the thing must disown.
Va. it not true, that April morn' thy blown
va, n hair around my hair for coronal,
w. /. This trucr-thou at the outer wall,
,,nroyol and with unrepentant moan?
g., ,riyo now this wisdom l have won
rNo must always remcmber-nay, my tear
T ,n.t close mino eyes, rs thou wouldst hide thy
face
,,,,r,,. .,roat meteor, kindred to the sun,
!la,rli haunt the undying stars ten million
years
nat some noon, dead in thy market place.
Francis Sherman in Bookman.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
A Pitiful Position.

Miss Goodgirl-What are you think
ing of SO intently:
Young Gayboy-Well, If you must
know l was thinking what the result
would be if l should suddenly grab you
and kiss you.
Miss Goodgirl-Oh, Mr.. Gayboy,
how terrible for you to have such
thoughts when my brother and father
are both out, my mother sick i'll bed up
stairs and no one in tho world who
could possibly come to my assistance
-Harlcm Life.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
Right From the Vineyards.

$50 you We decided not to buy Lord
Harduppc' S castle, have you:''
eyes, said Mr.. Newrocks. lie
wanted to include 900 bottles OF
wine ut 81 a bottle and admitted that
some of it was 40 years old. Why, L
can get it wight from the vineyards for
lcss'n that. '-ChicuGo Post
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26

Eczema in any part of the body is instantly
relieved and permanently cured by Dean.
Ointment the sovereign remedy for all itcti
ness of the skin.
Cure that cough with Shiloh's Cure. The
best Cough Cure. Relieves Group promptly
One million bottles sold last year. 40 doses
for 25cts. Sold bv kendrick H. Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
ifa AWAY.

If you want to quit tobacco using easily and
forever, be made well, strong, magnetic, full
of new life and vigor. take No-To-Bac, the
wonder-worker that makes weak men strong,
Many gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 4oo,'
900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your own
druggist. who will guarantee cure. Booklet
and sample mailed free. Address Sterling
Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
A Theory.

Tommie--Pa how do storms git out?
Tompkins--Get out? What are you
driving at-out of what?
Tummie-W y, the weather bureau,
o. course! l didn't know hut mebby
the mun left drawer open. up to
Date
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26

l have no llaco to lay my head, y
she sobbed.
iler good fairy at once appeared.
be careful, then, urged the latter,
waving her wand, THAT you don't lose
it,"
"lldlnS to the front Of the stage, the
. ", let it be understood that
s"Vi' would Lca caloritic period i'll the
I nN municipality that evening"
Detroit journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
The Real Difficulty.

The trouble with you." said Mr.
h0i"Go s wife, after warm debate,
Is That you are confirmed dyspeptic. -
No, my dear" was the answer.
mat not correct. The trouble with
''e Is that | am a contradicted dyspep'
"p' Washington Star.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
Shortening.

Shells it true that marriage shortcns
a woman's days?
He--It is in my case. My wife sleeps
all the morning New York Ledger
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
A Society Man.

Caller Crying to offer some consola.
tion)-Your husband was quite lead.
er in society, was he not?
Widow-I think he was. He belong.
ed to II of them. '-Chicago Tribune
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
The ENGLISH of 1t.

He--You have had a week now to
think of my proposal of marriage.
She-Yes, and the moro l think Of it
the loss | think of it.--Cincinnati En-
u1irar
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
Troubled.

"Oh, dearp' sighed tho gisl who is
trying to be literary. II wish l were
more profound. p"
"Yesy" said the other girl.
"Here is a line In Browning. and
don't know whether it is a topographic
al error or something deeply occult. -
Washington Star.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26

aristotle believed that the proper age
a ~. marriage was 81 years for a man
and IS for woman,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-26
Total given during l2mos, 1897, S40,800.0Q


The Bicycles are the celebrated Pierce Sprclhi'
1897 Pattern, info ny Geo, N. Pierce o. OF s,i'
Tires, First Glass MCKEE Lamp, New Departure
Bell, STANDARD Cyclometer. and Hunt Lace Saddle
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03
NOTES.

No lecture on Tuesday last.
The Estrella society has organized an
Octette for vocal music.
The library has been changed from it,
small rooms TO more cOmmodious quar-
tsrs, with plenty OF table space, and ex
cellent light.
Steps are being taken By various
schools OF the territory to organize ora.
tOIical associations with a view to hay
ing annual contests In the much neg.
lected accomplishment Of OratoTy. This
Ia a step In the right direction. Piof
Child3 was elected 10 represent the uni
yersity ut the holiday meeting Of educa
tors at Las Vegas, where preliminary ar
engagements will be made.
The class In the history OF education
has been giving special attention re-
Gently to the great reformers-Luther,
H~slanchthon and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
A number Of essays are being written.
On Thursday morning. at assembly
hour. the faculty and students were
much pleased 10 welcome Father Msnda-
larl. who gave a very thoughtful and
profitable address 10 bis pleasing, easy
manner. He spoke ia complimentary
terms of the work aud purpose Of the
university and said that he kept In,
formed OF Its progress through Prof.
Pastor and others, and by reading the
weekly notes from the institution, found
In the newspapers. The reverend gen
tleman emphasized the d%esirability OF
the classical course whose purpose, he
said. was to make a man a better
man by hnding the beauty Of the
thoughts OF Greek and Latin authors.
The curiosity Of the audience wa-
tlen aroused by the statement OF the
speaker that he would propose a prob.
lem. for h. knew students were accus.
toned TO solving problems. And the
question was, rs the number three
prominent In the ~seiencssY" The an.
swer wa given by Father Mandalari
himself, In a very interesting and schol.
arly way. Beginning with the universe
space vas mentioned, which required
three elements-length BREATH and
depth. la the consideration OF time, II
wa plainly seen that there we're thre,
diyisions-past, present aud future. In
the world we ind spirit, material thing.
aud the two united In a third dayaIoD
ment-man. Next, the subject OF mathe
MATES was called upon to question, anC
the thres elements OF the circle wer,
mentioned and the triangle discussed
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03

which figure the philosophers callad
'the perfect creature" Physics a'so
yielded an answer, and offered cleo
tricity, light aud heat. Biology
shows that life In its highest iorm. ~
quir the three proca. ssl or function,
performed by the st)mach. heart an
brain. In logic. the gramm " ~ scisnce
the syllogism must have three PROPOSE
tions. Ia society We 1nd the three forms
Of lie, family, religions ami stat. IN
toe family there are ths three indiyilUals,
the father. the mother. the child. Al o.
thu reason for tho preyal,nce Of the mum
Der three. In science and life tbs speaker
said he believed that tho Deity wished TO
manifest to the world his own triune
nature
President Harrick. on behalf OF the
school, cordially thanked Father Manda.
lafi Tor hls very instructive address, ~ d
aided another illustration of the problem
which formed tn subject OF the TAX, and
that was the triple nature OF mans mind
the intellect, senslbliity and will. 1t
is to be regretted that cit 2 cannot
have the opportunity Of hearing such ad.
drei sss ~ the one Of Thursday.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03
nANANA rIsr mnIr

Santiago vas a pest hole OF fever Tor
tie Americans, but Havana IL evidently
much worse, IS disease Is Of a more fatal
ufulenee in the latter city.
or the Americans who have gone 10
Havana since the signing OF the peace
protocol many have been stricken by
yellow fever and In n large percentage Of
cases the patients have died.
OF course those who were sick at
Havana could command better shelter,
care. food and medical service than the
soldiers at Santiago, but they did Just
the same In much greater percentage OF
the total. IL IL clear enou h that al
attack on Havana by our army al the
beginning Of the war, rs was so feryently
urged by many, would have resulted in a
fearful mortality TO our soldiers from
disease alone. and even a speedy occupa
tion Of the Cuban capital LITER the wal
was practically ended wou.d have had
disastrous results,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03
A Anatr.

The dance at the Orehestrion hall last
evening. given By several OF the young
men OF the city, proved 10 be a very df-
lighttul affair. A program Of fourteen
ianees was INDUCED Ia and everyons had
a good time. This Is the second Of the
series q dances 10 be given this winter
by these young people.
Mrs. WY Walton, the popular dane
ing teacher. acted AZ chaperone for the
Jolly crowd. Those present we're:
Misses Heidel, Cheering. Saint, Coleman,
Hazsldine, Il ,lston. Brooks. Spencer. Wal
ton, sOuden, Peltier, Hahn, DOdd, Hawley
aud ATmijO.
Messrs. Benjamin. Hereford and James
Fitch. Meyer. S%wartzei. Owen. Sweetland.
White, Hunt, Yann. Crumpacker, Albers.
Baker. DOugherty, Dunbar, Justo and
George Armii). Tierney, Goebel and
Hughes.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03

A TTORNEY-AT-LAW, Once over Rob
. ertsqn's grocery store, Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03
sEoRETART AIGER's REPORT.

The annual report Of the secretary Of
wal Is practically a complete official his
tory Of the Spanish American war II
begins with what may be described n q
chronological history OF the war. consist
ing OF a number OF short paragraphs be-
ginning with the declaration OF var
April q, and sitting forth the date upon
which any event OF Importance occurred.
but making no comment whatever upon
the facts. The secretary, coming down
In the history to the middle OF August
when the order wa issued which Is now
In execution. 10 muster out 10000 vol
unteeTs, says:
Thus an army OF about $4,000 yolun-
teers and recruits for regulars was
called into existence from civil life. and
including the regular army, a total force
OF 274,7l7 men. IL was organized, armed
and equipped lno supplies being on hand
other than those Tor regulars save Spring
field m~usketsl. and $1,000 men OF this
force we're transported by land ana sea to
the battle deldsin the tropics, 10000 miles
apart, where they won victories without
a single defeat. and all within a period Of
ll3 days from the declaration OF war to
the signing OF the protocol. This great
achievement al be credited 10 no indi'
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03
TIE STEEL RAILS
Latest Items Of Railroad Interest Gath
cred from our Exchanges.
wuAr TEE EMPLOYEES ARE DOING

The rush ~ work In every department
v tie shops CONTINUES.
Over 2lO cars hav, been ordered for
poihta on the PscOs this week 10 accom-.
mrdits shippers.
Four engineers and four fremen ar
rived from Topeka SUNDAY aud we're put
to work at the Ration shops.
The Santa Fe ia looking for a big rush
Ia the cattle business in the spring and
Is preparing FOR Il already
The Southern Pacific T. going 10 build
some City ton box cars 10 addition t. the
1000 OF smsller capacity already ordered
The family OF Conductor Al West will
remain at Ration willis he holds down
The winter run between Santa Re and
Lamy.
Assistant Superintendent Of Machinery
dancork and Assistant General superin.
tndent Turner we're In La Junta the
0ther day.
No officer Of the Santa Ne road Of less
magnitude than the general manager
san ride on the limited trains without
paying full fare.
Master Mechanic Taylor and Superln.
tendent Hurley we're at Is Junta TO
make arrangements for the running OF
tank ears between Trinidad and Thatcher.
The Phoenix Gazette says: News has
reached the city that Dan Conroy, for
nerly auditor OF the NJ. Il p. company,
lied recently in ri Paso, Texas. His
wife, who has been teaching school at
Congress, Arizona, arrived In the city last
night. The d%eceasei was a member OF
Phoenix lodge, No. 3, A. o. u. W.
The Lordsburg Liberal says: J. n.
simpson has been put to work In the
r%oundhouse here as a night foreman,
helping out J. W. Esrnhardt, who has
had charge OF the machinery department
at the round house for some time. An
other evidence OF the increased business
being done by the Southern Pacific.
James Roper, son OF Uncle John Roper,
OF the Denver Il Rio Grande, and family.
arri, ed at Santa Ne from AlamOsa. and
registered al the Palace, on route for
chihuahua. where Mr.. Roper will enter
the services OF the chihuahua 81 Pacific,
commonly known AZ the West Shore
road.
Tran No. 1874, south-bOund. Thursday
night. ran into a pile Of rock q mile wet
OF Black we'll. The engine was deraileu
AID Engineer CrossOn was painfully,
I uugh not seriously, hurt Travelling
Elginter Ross got the engine back gu
the track and t'Ok the train on. kn.
yineer CrOsson Is getting along very
wall.-RstOn Gszstte.
The hrst railway TO advertise In a
Manila newspaper is the Denver & RIG
Grande road. The second issue OF the
american, a paper published In the Phil
lppine capital, prints a. n OF its larges.
display ads. an attractive advertisement
( the Colorado and New Mexico scenic
line Thus does the Little Giant dis
lance its competitors.
Tho Prescott Journal Miner Gays: X
r. Clark. for many years a resident Of
this city, but now Of Los Angeles, cam,
In for 4 brief visit. Mr.. Clark ia genera
manager of the most prominent looa
railroad systems In the west, the Pa-a
dsna n Pacific, which runs from sant'
Monica to Los Angeles and to Pasadena
His many Prescott friends, while Away
z 'ad to greet him on the old stamping
ground" are pleased nevertheless Il
know that he has prospered In ne0
fields.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03

ATTORNEY-AT.LAW Albuquerque. N.
"A NJ. Prompt attention giyento all bust
ness pertaining to the profession. Will prac-
uee in an courts Of the territory and before the
United Staiea land office.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03
ENEMY on TuE TFNRITOnY

The Weekly News Of this city, edited
by u Of the defeated and disgruntled
tusiOnists at the recent election, adyo-
Gates the Acknowledgement Of the native
people Of new Mexico. The News want
this territory 10 DO made a military
colony and controlled by a few Office
holders. The News is an enemy OF New
Mexico. Il Of the many that has ~
tarded the growth and prosperity OF The
territory in the past. Such sheets have
given the eastern people an erroneous
conception OF the territory. and caused
visitors to be prejudiced against q peace.
ful, conservative people.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-03
Two Pointed oussuons Answersd.

What Is the use OF making a better
article than your competitor II you can
not get q better price for III
Ans.-As there Is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better,
so that while u PROFITS may be smaller
on q single sale they will be much great
or In the aggregate.
How can you get the public 10 know
your make Ia the bestP
II both articles are brought prominent
ly before the public both are certain to be-
tried and the public will very quickly
pass judgment on them and use only the
better one,
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people have
been using II for years and have found
that IL can always bs depsuded upon.
They may occasionally take up with some
fashionable novelty put forth with exag-
gerated claims, but are certain 30 return
TO the n remedy that they know 10 be
reliable, aud for coughs, colds and Group
there Ia nothing equal TO ChBmberlain's
Cough Remedy. For sale by all drug
gists.