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Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
SIGNALING TO MARS,
SnS 9ifaculty of Doing So by Means
of Light.

The very largest city that this earth
has ever known would be altogether
too small to be visible to a being
dwelling on the planet Mars, even if
that being were endeavoring to see 1t
with a telescope as powerful as the
greatest and most perfect instrument
In any observatory on this globe.
If the whole extent Of Lake Superior
was covered with petroleum and if that
petroleum was set en- fire, then, I think,
we may admit that an inhabitant of
Mars who was furnished with a tale-
scope as good as that which Percival
Lowell uses at Flagstaff might be able
to see that something had happened.
But we must not suppose that the
mighty cOnfiagration would appear to
the Martian as very conspicuous OBJ
Ject. 1t would, rather, be a very small
feature, but still think it would not
be beyond the reach of practiced OBJ
server in that planet.
On the other hand, If an area the size
Of Lake Superior ON Mars was to be
flooded with petroleum and that petro-
leum was to be kindled, we should ex-
pect to witness the event from here not
as great and striking confagration
but as tiny little point of just dis
cernible light. The disk of Mars is
not a large object, and the confagra
tion would not extend over the three
hundredth part of that disk.
1t is sufficient to state these facts tC
show that the possibility of signaling
to Mars is entirely beyond the power o.
human resOurces.-Sir Robert S. Bal
in Independent
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
SHORT, SHARP AND SNAPPY.
Pithy Sayings From Our Popular Wash.
ingtOn Correspondent.

ingtOn Correspondent.
The revival of the Schley-Sampson
controversy while the country was
blistering from heat was a striking ex-
ample of mans inhumanity to man."
Americans are fond of almost any,
thing that breaks record, but nobody
has expressed any fondness for record
breaking hot waves.
There's war on between the Tennes-
see ''moonshiners" and the revenue
officials. Blood has been spilled and
there will be more.
With 100000 applicants for the 49,
900 hOmesteads that are to be distribu-
ted in Oklahoma, there will eventu-
ally be many disappoints, and it is
feared some suffering, but it won't last
long, as the pluck of the disappointed
can be counted upon to carry them to
success in other ways.
Mr.. Clark of Montana, was not bank
rupted by his election to the Senate,
as he is credited with haying just
made a little investment of So, 900, 900
in Russian copper mines.
The Czar of Russia has loosened the
bonds of the press little, and the
Russian editors are indulging hopes
that they may some day be as free to
express their opinions as American
editors are.
Hotweather political stories are as 6
rule much more interesting than ac-
curate, and quite frequently they are
neither.
"Crankisms" is a new book, but the
supply of crankisms is so large il
everyday life that the book isn't likely
to be largely bought.
Everybody condemns the get-rich
quick methods of the day, but do yol
know anyone who would not get ricl
quick, if given the opportunity, hon
estly, of course?
Ii Hung Chang is getting sauc,
again, now that the date of the de
parture of the foreign troops fror
China has been fixed.
July 25 will be red letter day il
Porto Rician history-a anniversary c
the landing of American troops and c
the establishment of free trade wit
the U. S.
The eighty-seven year old Jersey
) man who on a wager of $40 cut an acr
= of rye, with an old-fashioned scythe
an afternoon, and was PROSTATE
thereby, was certainly old enough
, have known better.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
THE FOUR GUESTS.
.oot az the door. but he

A knock at the door, but he
Was dreaming a dream Of fame,
And the one who knocked drew softly back.
And never again he came.
A knock at the door as soft
As soft, as shy as a dove,
Bnt the dreamer dreamed till the guest Was
gone,
And the guest was Love.
knock at the door; again
The dreamer dreamed away
Irnbeedinc deaf to the gentle call
OF the one who came that day.
knock at the door; no more
The guest to that door came,
vet the dreamer dreamed Of the one who
called,
For the guest was Fame.
knock at the door, but still
lie gave no reply,
And the waiting guest gave a CHEEKY hail
Ere he slowly wandered by.
knock at the door; in dreams
The dreamer fain would grope
Till the guesS stole on, with a humbled sigh,
And the guest was Hope.
knock at the door; twas loud,
With might in every stroke,
And the dreamer stopped in his dreaming
thought
And suddenly awoke.
knock at the door; he ran
With the swiftness of BREATH
And the door swung wide, and the guest came
in,
And the guest was Death.
Baltimore American.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
Poor Scotch Students.

Many students from their highland
homes have appeared at the beginning
of the academic year with bag of oat-
meal and a barrel of potatoes. repre-
senting the sole store of life and energy
for months to come. So common was
this practice that holiday in midyear
was appointed. known as Mealie Mon
day. in order to give the students an
opportunity of returning home to re-
plenish their larder. This day is still
observed as holiday.
In his "reminiscences of Edinburgh
Robert Chambers tells the story of his
early experiences at the university
how n friend, his brother and himself
had lived together, and each had
brought to the common store a bag of
oatmeal. The three bags hung from one
Of the rafters of their room, and the
landlady would scrupulously take a
handful of the meal from each bag in
order to mix the morning pOrridge, ac-
cording to a strictly equitable principle
of distribution.
1t must be remembered also that ir
many cases untold sacrifices must b(
borne in the homes whence the sons SCI
forth to secure an education in order
that they may live in university towr
at all even in the simplest possible
manner. 1t is by no means an isolated
case that story of the father who haC
but three COWS. and one Of them h'
sold in order to send his son to st. An
w's.-Scribners.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
A heavyweight.

lie ITdNeleT III LOHuOu dDOul d Ceh-
tury ago might have noticed the fol-
lowing poster:
Mr.. Daniel Lambert Of Leicester,
The heaviest man that ever lived,
Weighs upward Of fifty stone.
Mr.. Lambert will see company at his house, SO
Piccadily, next Albany, nearly opposite st. James
church, from II to O'Clock. Tickets Of admis-
sion, shilling each.
Mr.. Lambert had been keeper Of the
old county bridewell at Leicester and,
despite his physical immensity, was a
very intelligent and active person. A
Kentish innkeeper named Palmer,
weighing only $50 pounds, visited Mr..
Lambert and appears to have been
deeply mortified at his own inferiority,
for on returning home he was sudden
ly taken Ill and died. Mr.. Lambert
weighed 739 pounds just before his
death.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31

Was reduced in flesh from 1874 pounds to
about 100 pounds in eighteen months. l
had no appetite, and became so weak
and nervous 1 could scarcely sit up. I
doctored with our home physicians for
two years with no benefit, 1 was finally
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31

four of his Golden Medical Discovery
three doses each day, also taking one bot
tie of DIR. Pierce's Compound Extract of
Smart Weed and some of his Pellets 1
ceased coughing, and am H0w eyoyiHg
splendid health and haze gained thirty
fVe pounds in weight 1 again feel like
my former self, thanks to DR.. Pierce and
his great medicines"
Sick ryomen are iSVfted to consult Dr..
Pierce by letter FREE. Al correspond
enee Sa1sdly confidential and all Uots-
AMY condolences guarded by strict pyofes-
si0Nak b,iVacy. Address Dr.. x. y
Pierre, Buffalo, ". y.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
Early Birds.

The green finch is the earliest riser.
1t pipes as early as half past in the
morning. The blackcap begins at half
past 2 1t is nearly o'clock before
the blackbird appears. 1t is heard half
an hour before the thrush, and the
chirp of the robin begins about the
same length of time before that of the
wren. The house sparrow and the TOM
tit take the last stage of the list.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
@E wrote Dr. Pierce regard
ing my case, and received
a prompt reply free"

III endured nearly
four years of suffer-
ing" writes Mrs.
]. L. NJ y ers, of
Washington, w. Va,
ccaused principally
from improper med
ical attention after
the birth of a child,
and female weak
ness, resulting in a
complication Of dis
eases. Had a terri
bic cough and an
incessant pain and
soreness in lungs.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
Advantage. Of Port cities.

The revenue New York derives from
the rental of piers to the Cunard, the
White Star, the American, the Atlantic
Transport, the French, the Leyland,
the National and other lines is nearly
100000 annually. The White Star
line pays the largest rental, $217, 900;
the Cunard line is next with $120,0OO
and the American line third with $SS-
4O0--Ainslee's.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31

An immaginative chap has perfected
a system under which all the govern
ments Of the world are to be consoli-
dated "a sort of universal trust and
he says all he needs to put it into eff
feet is 5000, 100000, which he asked
Mr.. Carnegie to supply. Some unkind
men wish to put this genius in an in
sane asylum.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31

induced to try DR..
Pierce's medicines.
l wrote to Doctor
Pierce regarding
my case, and re-
ceived a prompt
reply, free, advis-
ing the proper r
medicines for my
case. After taking
four bottles of DIR.
Pierce's Favorite
Presentation and
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31
A Poor Millionaire, ,

Lately starved in London because
he could not digest his food. Early use
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills would
have saved him. They strengthen the
stomach, aid digestion, promote assim-
ilation, improve appetite. Price %
cents. Money back if not satisfied.
Sold by Benton n. druggist, (succes-
sor to James p. Hoffecker), Smyrna,
and T. l.. Mason, druggist, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-31

The eighty-seven year old Jersey
man who on a wager of $40 cut an acr,
of rye, with an ld-fashioned scythe il
an afternoon, and was prostrateC
thereby, was certainly old enough t,
have known better.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
THE GLASS BLOWERS

The Bohemian Glass Blowers open
ed week engagement last night at
Miles hall under the auspices of Co
e, V. N. G Friday night the hall is
rented to the Burns club aud on ac.
count of this the entire proceeds Of the
matinee Saturday afternoon viii 90
to the Glass Blowers The crowd was
not large last night, but they were
satisfied that they had received thei +
moneys worth, and will all be back
again tonight bringing their friends
along too. The admission is only Is
cents, and beautiful and costly pres
ents are given away on the door
checks.
The Glass Blowers are better than
ever and have light people in their
Co. There is free dancing each night
after the exhibition, music being fur
nisbed by the Bohemian orchestra.
Tonight Is presents ranging in price
from 25 cents to 81 or S., will he given
away on door checks besides special
prize to the best lady dancer. Ballots
will be cast each night for the hand
soonest baby which will receive a Splen-
did p'ize Saturday night. You will
miss a good thing for a little money
If you fail to see the Glass Blowers.
They begin work at 7.3o sharp, and
you must be on hand at that hour or
you will miss some of the most inter
estins' things thev do. Remember
the place is Miles hall.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
Result Of lntemperance.

Francis Venner, who pleaded guilty
in city court yesterday to charge of
drunk mess, and disclosed on some
ChliltMas high wines, finally got round
in Tic 'ternoon to make genuine
go .cal," and as a result Constable
Buc ,anan, assisted by Officers Cayhue
and Gauthier, raided Dan McLaugh-
Inns house last night, and secured
pint bottle part full Of whiskey Nc
Laughlin was arrested on the charge
of eeping, selling, and keeping nu-
isance. In city court the cases were
continued till this morning, and Mr..
Mclaughlin was released on $3.50 bail
furnished by John Clary. James Burr,
who came along into court for the
purpose OF going bail for Mclaughlin,
became SO tired and sleepy in the
warm room that warrant was issued
and Constable Buchanan arrested him
on the charge of drunkenness. He
was put in the "cooler" to sober off.
Fl. w. Scott appears for the state IN
all the above cases.
In city court this morning James
Burr pleaded guilty to the charge of
drunkenness and was fined $5 and
costs OF So 80. He disclosed on his
brother John, who was brought into
cour. and fined $5 and costs of $lS.29
for furnishing. James Burr was then
arrested on the charge of furnishing
to Dan Mclaughlin, and the case was
continued till Saturday. The case of
State VS.. Mclaughlin for selling.
growing out of Venner'S disclosure, is
being tried this afternoon before
jury. II. W. Scott appears for tht
State and W. W. Lapoint for the de-
fence.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
Our Great Hat
and ShOoSa|e

To make room, for Spring
goods is now going on Seven>
ty>Five Cents Off all Hats at
$500, z so and S. 90. The
some discount On Shoes at
$500, $50 400 and S. 90:
Everyone should take advasa>
tage Of this important sale.
1t is doubly attractive be-
cause of the large stock to
select from, both Of Hats and
Shoes, and being also of the
most recent fall sty les. NJ any
pie tased customers have al>
ready availed themselves OF
the opportunity. < 4 4
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
CAPITAL CITY NOTES.

Montpelier. Jan. 22.-Mrs. N. w.
Chase of Bizbee, Arizona, is spending
the winter in Montpelier and Berlin,
after an absence Of II years in New
Mexico and Arizona. Mrs. Chase is a
sister Of Wilbur Brown, Berlin S genial
representative, and Rev. N. w. Chase,
her husband, is brother of Mrs. D.
L. Sanders of this city. Mr.. Chase
was graduate Of Montpelier Semin-
ary and also OF the Boston University.
Since 1879 he has been engaged In
mission work in the Western States
and Territories, and, for several years
was manager of the New Mexico Mes.
senger, UNCONVENTIONAL paper print
ed in both the English and Spanish
languages.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
VOTING CONTEST.
District No. /.

OlStr1cC NO. l..
Miss Eunice A. NOyes, Chelsea, 7785
Mrs. Sabra Cross, Williamstown, 1853
Mrs. Rose Campbell. East Barre 1883
Mrs. Ashline, So. Barre, 2739
Mrs. G. McAllister, Washington, 2l66
Mrs. VIM. Mcdonald, G Graniteville, 223s
Mrs. E. O. Curtis, W. Topsham 1853
Mrs. VIM. Thorn, Websterville, 4lO
District No. 2.
Mrs. Harvey Kiser. Plaintield, 5O13
Mrs. J. c. LeMay, Montpelier. 1915
Mrs. A. Davidson, South Ryegate, 1860
Mrs. Eta Shepard, Mdrshtield, 974
Mrs. Walter Thurston, Groton, $50
Mrs. G J. Richardson, Newbury, 346
A. M. Terry, South Ryegate, 262
Miss Ethel Wheeler, Plainfeld, 3S
Miss Mary Rogers, Marshtield, 7
District No. 8.
Mrs. F. S. Porter, Northtield, $3.50
Mrs. W.P Hubbard, So Royalton, 474S
Mrs. Byron M. HuSe, Randolph, 1903
Mrs. r. J. Ferris, Moretown, 1046
Miss Vaun Bragg, Warren, 6Sl
Mrs. S. M. Spooner, Randolph, 3l7
Mrs. Ida r. Moore, Waitsheld, 373
Mrs. f. D. Angel, Bethel, 800
Mrs. Philip Klser, Stowe, 220
Miss Josie G,Flint, Roxbury, 55
Mrs. r. Ii. Dole, Northield, Is
Mrs. James Marion. Waterbury, II
District No. 4.
Mrs. L. A. Houghton, s44
Mrs. Jennie Darling, AGO
Mrs. L. S Davis, 42O
Mrs. f. W. Knapp, 373
Mrs. John Ingram, 1928
Mrs. c. +. Stevens, 1853
Mrs. G. e. Harris, ia
Mrs. NJ. +. Ellis, rs
Mrs. j. j. Mcdonald, 8
Mrs. Thomas Carson,
Mrs. John r. Mckenzie, 5
Mrs. Carey, /
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
SLAVERY IN CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, Jan. 22.-Five Chi.
nese slave girls were sold at public
auction in 'Frisco's Chinatown Satur.
day, as publicly as though they had
been in Canton, where such human
slavery is recognized institution.
These girls were the property Of Gong
Cow, an old Chinese who has kept for
years one Of the disreputable dens OF
Chinatown. He wanted to go back to
China, SO he advertised the furniture
of bis establishment at auction. They
sold at from $1700 to $250O each, and
they we're at once removed to the
quartz of their new owner.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
A BIG CONSOLIDATION.

Burlington, Jan. 22.-The consum-
nation of one of the most important
merchantile changes which has taken
place in this city in many years occur
red yesterday, when the details were
agreed upon for the transfer Of the
goods Of the Richardson department
store from the McKillip & Smith Co.,
to H. w. Allen & Go. Negotiations
have been in progress for some time
aud last night the Richardson closed
for an inventory at the completion of
which the entire st OK will be owned
by II. w. Allen & Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
WRECKING SALOONS.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. - Mrs Carrie
Nation has just been released from
prison. and in ten minutes after her
arrival she had demolished Two saloons
with an axe. Sne was assisted ov
two other W. G. L. U. women ana all
three were lodged in jail, Mrs Nation
has attained considerable notorlety by
her previous depredalions upon the
property of the saloon keepers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
Killed By Falling Tree.

Hyde Park, Jan. 22.-M. H. Beard,
aged % years and unmarried, son OF
K S. Beard Of this place, was killed
recently while chopping for his uncle,
W. |. amphere in SALISBURY.
Beard, it seems, was engaged IN
chopping down good sized tree,
which in falling struck smal er tree
in such a way that ID limb was thrown
back with great force. 1t struck
Beard on the head, fracturing his
skull. He lived four hours after he
received the iniury.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22

, tend, give up their seats, officers will
be resworn and they will receive the
proclamation of the new King and pass
votes Of coincidence and congratula-
tion and then adjourn.
London, Jan. PA bulletin posted
at the Mansion House at II 30, reads:
"Osborne my painful duty obliges
me to inform you that the life of our
beloved Queen is in greatest danger.
Albert Edward"
London, Jan. %, 4.3o p. m. The
Queen is gradually sinking and the
end is momentarily expected.
New York, Jan. 22.-The stock ex-
change ticker says: "1.30 London spe-
cial says, the Queen is officially repor-
ted dead" The New York Journal
bulletin says the Queen died at 6. 10
p. IN.
Cowes, Jan. %, S p. m.-Queen Vic.
toria is dead.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22

Pretoria, Jan. % Sunday morning
eighty Beers ratded Bakepan. They
put a guard over the employees of the
electric power works, while they dam
aged the dynamos and other machin.
cry. The works belong to a German
company and supply the suburbs of
Johannesburg and the mines with
light and power.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
FIGHTS THE TRUSTS.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 22.-Governor
Odell has introduced three tax reform
measures before the state legislature
taxing corporations on all income over
five per cent, taxing insurance COM
panies one per cent on all capital sur
plus or reserve fund in addition to the
tax now imposed, and taxing savings
banks one per cent on their surplus.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
PRESERVE WHITE MOUNTAINS.

Concord, n. H., Jan. 22.-The lum-
berman's ayeat the present rate OF
exercise will in a comparatively short
time completely devastate the forests
Of the White Mountains. A White
Mountain Forestry Association is be-
ing formally organized here today to
prevent this and to preserve the for
ests. Leading men from all parts OF
the country have Joined.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
WAS HE R0BBEDp

The kids had more fun than cir
Gus yesterday afternoon with a pecu.
liar individual who was chasSaying
about near Depot Square. About 7
O'Clock Officer French found him near
Granite st., surrounded by a large
crowd wrlnging his hands and she'd
ding tears over his money, which he
claimed had been stolen.
He was taken to police headquar-
where several OF the officers as sem oled
and as soon as they made him under
stand that he was not under arrest
he became very happy and talkative.
He was Pole and could not under
stand or talk English very well, but
they finally made out that hts name
was John Smith, that he worked or
had worked on Littlejohn & Mines
quarry and that he had been robbed as
he said by two Italians who had
threatened to cut mis- throat If he did
not give up his money, which he said
amounted to about $3.50. After lit
tie Officer French telephoned to d. A.
Camps at South Barre, and Mr.. Camp
and his hired man, Pole named Joe
Demijon soon came to headquarters.
The two Poles gibbered together
for few minutes and then Joe re-
peated what the officers had already
made out, with the additional facts
that the eccentric John Smith had a
check for $50 caShed at one Of the
banks here yesterday, that he went to
the station to purchase ticket for
Boston, that the two alleged Italians
saw that he had some money and in
duced him to walk down the track to
Granite street with them, and that
they took the money away from him
there, right en- the street. Under the
direction of the officers Joe cross ques-
toned the talkative John, and got
conflicting stories. Joe got puzzled,
then disgusted, and finally said the
man was either a fool, drunk, or
crazy, ne couldn't tell which. Joe
then went home, and John Smith was
let go. He went out on the streets
and began looking around, presumed
ly for the men who stole (?) his cash.
He was remarkably happy all the time
for man who had been threatened
with death and robbed of his money.
He had SINE silver in his pockets
that he showed at headquarters, and
the general belief is that he was not
robbed at all. Whether he was drunk
or foolish was beyond the power Of the
officers to determine. After he left
headquarters he visited around until
about time for the II O'CLOCK train.
Some If the boys succeeded in getting
him into the car, but he would not
stay, despite the fact that he said he
wanted to 60 to Boston. One young
fellow went around with him to help
him find a room, as he was beginning
to be tired and sleepy. No one SEEM
ed to want him for a lodger, although
he showed some $6 in money. Finally
a little after IL O'Clock he met two
policemen and by them was escorted to
the "cooler," and given bed in one of
the cells. After sound nights sleep
he was let loose again this morning
and disappeared. Investigation show
ed that John Smith had just finished
work on Littleiohn & Mines quarry,
and the $50 check he claimed he re-
ceived from them dwindled down to
check for $l3. This amount agrees
very we'll with what money several
say he showed yesterday forenoon. 1t
is understood that John went back on
the hill this morning.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
BROKE HIS KNEE CAP.

Charles Oliver of No Beckley ST.,
was exercising his horse last night,
The animal bolted near First street,
the team colided with a post, the
sleigh was demolished, the horse re-
ceived Slight injuries and Mr.. oliver
sustained a fracture Of his right knee
pan. Drs. Deziel and Reid attended
him.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
CITY EDITION
4 o'clock.
TRAIN ROBBERS AT WORK.

Rawlins, Wyo., Jan. PA gang Of
train robbers, believed to be from the
"Hole- 10 the Wall" in Wyoming, who
successfully robbed the Overland Flyer
of the Union Pacific railroad OF $50, 900
last summer, is believed to be prepar-
ing to operate throughout Wyoming.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
The B0ERS
Destroy An Electric Power
Plant Owned
BY THE GERMANS
It Furnished Light and Power
For The Mines

Cape Town, Jan, % lighting is
reported to have occurred outside of
HARRISBURG, in which a corporal was
wounded. 1t is believed the invaders
are marching towards Moltonstown.
HARRISBURG has not been entered.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-22
A NEW OPERA.

Paris, Jan. 22.- Paderewski, the
pianist, who was recently incorrectly
reported to have fought duel, arriv-
ed here from Switzerland yesterday.
He started last evening for Berlin and
Dresden to finally arrange the produc-
tion Of a new opera.