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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19
Mail Box Honesty,

N1'hat' naive trust in human honesty
Mat one sees here is distinctly Ameri-
ram" said an Englishman. pointing to
. letter box. II would like to see a
continental business man lay packages
and large envelopes on the top of the
post boxes. They would be taken be-
Gore the glue of the stamps was dry
There is another reason why we can't
10 that at home. Our dear old London
kogs would wipe out the address in
short order. and unless the collections
we're frequent the paper would be re-
ducea to pulp. dry climate makes
you Americans talk with dreadful
nasal accent, but it shows up your
1onasty."--New York Tribune.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19

agcment. but the cold, selfish world
men We're different. You made me a
coat. You demanded no pay in adj
vance You sent it to me when done.
Don't you believe | appreciate this no.
bility of soul on your part:'
"The bill-my Sill replied the tailor
without any signs of melting.
after months and months Of strug-
Cling against adversely the tide turn
ed continued the major. Il was a
pauper one day and a millionaire tho
next. could pay $4,000 for 81.
remembered your little bill. but had
pay it. My heart was soft and tender
toward you. You had reposed cont
dence in me, and | wanted to rowan.
you"
1.-THE bill must be paid today, major,
or will sue for it,"
"And the man who shows his conf
dcnce in the financial integrity Of Ma
jor Crofoot makes no mistake. could
have put you into any of the half dOz-
en- syndcatcs | have promoted in the
last six months and helped you to
make good thing of it, but those good
things were not good enough for the
man who had put faith in my honor.
| waited to give him something better,
and today | was going to send for
YOU"
II don't believe IT," was the blunt
reply. However, I'm here, and want
my money"
81 was going to send for you" calmly
continued the major, land tell you to
sell out your business at once and at
a sacrifice and to be ready In two days
to take the vice presidency Of the Uni
versal Fishball company. The salary
will be $4,000 per year to begin on,
and have secured you $4,000 worth
of stock at ground floor prices. You
know what a fishball is, of course?
You know
"Look here. major" said the tailor,
with disgust on his face. you can't put
me off with no fishball business. Put
me $11 right down, or I'll sue!"
-"you know that fishball beats
any other sort of food for breakfast.
The rich won't do without 'em, and the
poor will go without ice or milk to get
'em. Why, sir, would as soon think
of being without a bank account as
without my fishballs, and know you
would sell your shirt if necessary to
get them. 1t is so with all others In
America. The fishball Is indigenous to
the United States, and it's true home is
here. but with proper encouragement
we can work up taste for it in Eu-
rope. have already arranged to send
the Prince Of Wales dozen in a box,
and if we can once get him to recon.
mend 'cm English orders will come
pouring in till we cant fill 'em. I'll
send a box to France and another to
Germany. and | look for the most
favorable results. My dear sir let me
congratulate you. Let us shake hands"
"rhen you won't pay my bill?" asked
the tailor.
eve call 'em fshbnlls," continued
the major as he fingered checkbook,
hut they needn't necessarily be all
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19

1
with extract of fish and put 'em up ~
fancy boxes, six to a DOH An .n
cook has to do is to set 'em in the owe"
for three minutes before eating. rNe
cents q ball, or six for quarter anu
the profit is G5 per cent. figure 'i.''
we will have ten factories gong III,
side of three months. DO you "an'
anything better than this: ISM 'ii''
bread on the waters for the trust IT,
posed in me?"
I but | came here for Sill al'hos.
shouted the creditor as he saw hlllise"
being wound up.
"When this stock was issued
thought of you. The first 100000 was
nut ND at 40 cents on the dollar
+ wasn't satisfied to give you the VICE
presidency. wanted you to MAKE ~
least $4,000 a year out of your dl'i'
dends. | did what l ought to have
done for the best friend ! have III inc
world. took that $11 owed you ana
used it to secure your stock. 1t WASH
half enough, but you can pay me the
balance at your leisure. Some time
after we get things started you can
hand me your check for 1t"
"And you mean to say I'm owing
your"
but don't worry about it. my dear
man; don't worry. It's a mere tea
bite. When you draw your first $1,000,
we'll square up SO as to keep the BOOKS
straight. Major Crofoot Is man VINO
returns confidence for confidence. Can
! you be ready to take your position IN
two days?"
by thunder, but this is game to do
me up" shouted the tailor as he
stamped around in great excitement.
I'D like you to take an active inter-
est as soon as possible. as | may pro-
mote a three cornered pie company
next month, but you can have a week
in which to sell your tailor shop and
get your hair cut BY the way, you'd
better look out for a horse and a car
riage. AS vice president of the Uni
versal Fishball company you'll be eX-
pected to sling on more or less style.
| might go out with you this afternoon
to look at some diamonds for your
wife if you have time. AS said be
fore. as to that little balance between
us, don't let it bother you"
'1'hcn you won't pay me?'
"That is about all today" blandly re-
piled the major as he opened the door
and bcamed upon his creditor "Three
days hence we turn out our first box of
fishballs. and they 20 to the president
Inside of a week he will telegraph us:
Nothing like 'em on the face of the
earth Send me carload My dear
man, Goiconda is within our grasp.
I've let you into the biggest thing of
the twentieth century, but l want no
thanks for it. AS am very busy this
morning.
"My sir shouted the tailor as the
door closed on him.
No answer
"Major Crocoot, you are an old dead
beat
No answer.
"And I'll stay right here till Satur-
day night to get sight of you and punch
your head"'
But he didn't. When a gravelike 81
lence had continued for five minutes
he got discouraged and scufiled his
way down stairs. NJ. QUAD.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19
[Cop,right, 1900, by C. B. Lewis1

ainn OF the shears Into the CniVer-
sal FishbnlI Company.
copyright. 1900, by c. B. Lewis]
When Major Crofoot reached his Of
fee the other morning. he found his
tailor ut the door. The tailor had been
there for an hour. He had Il bill in his
hand. and he was determined to present
1t In person. The major looked a bit
startled ut sight Of the creditor he had
been lodging for seven months, but lin
a breath he pulled himself together,
extended his hand and heartily ex-
claimed:
"By George. but this is a curious CO.
incidence indeed. Talk of mental te-
legraphy. but your face was before me
as struck the first STARR
"Major Crofoot. am here"-
"Yes, yes; you are here about a little
bill. and am glad Of it. Come in and sit
down. Do yoa know, that little bill of
$l1 has worried ME more than some of
$4,000. l have wondered and Won
dered why you didn't present~it."
But have mailed it to you about
20 times!" exclaimed the tailor.
"Strange. strange! | must see the
postal authorities about it at once"
"And have sent 1t here by boy at
least ten times"
"By boy? And the boy never pre-
sented 1t! l wish you would get me
that boys name. A dozen different
times l have been on the point of send.
irg you check. but l was afraid you
might take 1t that l wanted to close
the account between us. finally de-
cided to wait until you dropped in."
well, am here" said the tailor,
land now how about this billY'
Eyes, you are here, and am sorry to
see that look of grim resolution on your
face. You were one of my earliest
friends and creditors. When l called
on you and got measured for a new
coat, the world was against me. All
wanted was little time and encour.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19
Appropriate Shades.

a party of Americans were sitting
EW the upper deck OF Rhine river boat
enjoying the charming scenery. One
was reading aloud from guidebook
INTO view. Just as the boat was pass
ing one of the finest old buildings a
woman In the party exclaimed to her
companions: "Why, that old castle is
Inhabited. See, there are blinds at the
windows"
"No," said man standing by her
Mde; those are the shades Of their an
asstors.''
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19
Iroulai. s. On Miris az.

10 benefit others Rev J. T. " Vernon,
5had running sore on my leg tried
.zz.ay remedies without benefit, until
asea bottle of Electric Bitters and a
boz Of Bucklen's Arnica Sa We, viii h
cured me sound and well Sores. Erupt
ions, Boils, Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum
show impure blood Thousands have
found In Electric Bitters grand blood
purifier that absolutely cures these troub
les. Salts faction is 9 nranteed or money
refunded by Parlor Drug store. Large
Notifies only SOC. Esa.i
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19
A Poor MI Ion0jye

Lately starved in London becaues he
could not digest his food. Early use of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills would have
saved him. They strengthen the stoma, h
aid digestion. promote assimilatt N. i'm
prove appetite Price 25c. Money back
II not satisfied. Sold by Pa,lor Drug
Store.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19

Miss Sptkur (gigglng)-Oh, Mr..
Sharp, you know woman is only rs
old as she looks.
Mr.. Sharp-Shc ought to be thankful
she isn't as young as she acts.-Detrot
Free Press.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19

Those famous little pills. DeWitts Llttlee
Eariy Risers compel your nv + anu
bowels to do their duty, thus giving yEu
pure, rich blood 70 recuperate your ooo''
Are easy to take Never grlpe c;,,ot,o
Moretown. ". E. Poole. East Barre w.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19

The piles that annoy you so will be quick
" and permanently healed if you use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Beware OF
worthless ounterfets. o.,
Rickert 4 Wells, Barre, Wilcox 4 Gillette.
Mo, etown, W E. Poole. East Barre, VI
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19

One of nature remedies; cannot harm
the weakest constitution; never fails TO
cure summer complaints of young or old.
DR.. Fowler Extract of Wild Strawberry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19
MisanprehensfOn.

A small boy the other day heard the
couplet of hymn which runs mus
And satan trembes when he sees
The meekest saint upon his knees.
His pity was all for satan. ~" ny
does satan let the saint sit upon MS
knees If it makes him tremble T'-
Rochester Post Express.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19
''Granite Savings Bank.
AND TRUST co.
BARRE, VERMONT.

OFFICERS.
'oHN TROW, President
H. " NORTHERN, Vice President
FRANK F. CAVE. Treas,,o,
-, DIRECTORS
"''''' row H. o. Wor,heu A.D Mo,.o
u L. ourrier' W. A. Whitcomb
Frank +. Cave.
sIArEMENT-JULY l, 1901
Resources
Loans and Discounts,
Stocks and Bonds S72s,27l.O2
banking House, 2o5 2SS.65
Real Estate. Is 500. 90
Deposits in National p.,,.s 1929 81
Cash, '''ihs 17s,9o4 II
l0i, 353 :26
,,..,. sl,24s556.9s
Capital Stock. ''''es
Surplus and Profits S5o,0Oo.oO
Dividends payable I.n ,oo, 27.l67.l4
deposits. - i'ol, l,50O 60
l,164,SS9 81
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-19
THE GRAND SCHEMER
HIS TAILOR CALLS ON HIM TO COL
LECT HIS LITTLE BILL.

And Major CrOfOot, Grateful For the
Credit Extended to Him. Takes the
Mnn of the Shears Into the Uniyer-
: sal FishbnlI Company.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
eossED BY YOUNG AMERICAN.

Hamburg's Sanitary, Water, and Sew
erage Systems Are Now of the Best.
Hamburg boasts of the best system
of docks and warehouses and the best
sanitary arrangements, water supply
and sewerage of any city in the world
The superiority of the latter is due to
the energy and genius of a young
American, DR.. Dunbar of st. Paul, who
has become a citizen of Germany and
is at the head of the sanitary depart
ment of Hamburg. During the century
just passed Hamburg suffered from
fourteen fearful yisitations of cholera.
The last epidemic, which occurred in
1892, threatened the health of all Ger
many and Prof Gaffke of the Univer-
sity Of Giessen was called to take
charge of the quarantine and sanitary
arrangements. He brought with him
as an assistant one of his students, a
young American who had distinguished
himself as a bacteriolOgist-a Mr.. Dun
bar-who remained during the terrible
scourge and after it was suppressed
was employed to carry out the recon-
mendations made by Prof. Goffke and
Dr. Koch, who represented the imperial
government in aiding and advising the
local authorities in the struggle to sub
due the plague.
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nj -" I'm y hA-i-' Wnere nearly lily
Americans were killed. When the as
surances of those in authority that the
rebellion Of the natives was over were
most confident, along came the report
of slaughter worse than anything
since Aguinaldo's proclamation of two
years ago. Part of the subjugating
force, grown contemptuous of its foes
and consequently careless, was surpris-
ed and grief came to two score Ameri-
can homes.
Thomas w. Cornell. the captain of
the company which was almost annihi-
lated. was born in New York and was
a graduate of the military academy,
which he entered in 1869 He was in
Cuba during the Spanish war until
August. 1898, then in New York and
again, In 1899, in Cuba as aid to Gen.
Douglas. He went to China in May
1901, aud thence to the Philippines.
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esteem. Up to within very few years
the most deplorable outrages were COM
mitted openly and are now even done
secretly.
While the corps of Janissaries existed
every fifth male child was forced into
the Turkish military service and young
girls were carried off by thousands to
fill the harems of their conquerors. The
naughty bearing and tyranny of the
troops which marched to and fro in the
country so cowed the Christian popula-
ton that they became timid serfs.
Many escaped death by embracing Is
lam and it was not uncommon for par
ents voluntarily to send their daughters
into the harems of the Begs, or noble
men, so that they themselves might
gain protection.
Cruel as the bandits are to foreigners
they have a hold on the affections of
the natives and are aided by the peas
ant population, who shelter and protect
them. A curious state of affairs has
resulted from this anarchy. When the
peasantry are maltreated by the Turk
ish Begs and other officials they appeal
to the brigands, Haiduts, Kirdjalis, or
by whatever name they are known, for
protection or revenge.
In one place young Turkish noble
man had been guilty of the greatest
cruelty and excuses, committing out
RACES on the wives and daughters of
the peasantry, even capturing and sell
ing children. He entered village on
one occasion on horseback, surrounded
by his retinue all decked in silk and
gold. He had not gone far when a
band Of Haiduts, led by a well-known
chief, sprang from hiding places. pulled
the Beg from his horse, broke his arms
and legs and struck off his head This
bloody trophy they put on the end of a
spear and carried 1t in triumph at the
head Of the band as they marched
through the village.
Some Notorious Brigauds.
Many similar instances are still told
of brigand chiefs and their followers
leading kind of Robin Hood life in the
mountains. There are even historic
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05

of his uncle, Shere Ali, against whom
he had sided when Ali and the other
two sons of the famous Dost Mahomed
were fighting for the throne. 1t was in
1868 that he fed the country and for 10
years before in 1880, he re-entered AT.
ghanlstan to ascend the throne. he was
the guest Of the Gar, living on Russia's
bounty in the city of Samarcand. The
Russians have accused him of the gross
est ingratitude In these later years
when he has treated Russia almost as
an enemy.
The opportunity of Abdur Rahman
Khan, the exile, came In 1880 and he
was equal to it. Shere Ali had been
driven from the throne of Cabul. A fu
gitive from the British vengeance that
was pursuing the great men Of the Az
ghans who connived at the murder of
British subjects, he died in the north
ern part of his country. His son,
Yakoub Khan, had hardly been pro-
claimed Ameer when the British mis-
sion under Sir Louis Cavagnari, was
massacred in Cabul and Yakoub was
dethroned and led prisoner to India.
Meanwhile Abdur Rahman had crossed
the border. assured of the support OF
some of the leading men, and proclaim-
ed himself Ameer. His coming was
welcomed by the British and his rule
began in 1880.
Afghanistan's 100000 people are
made up of many diverse and even an
tagonistic elements. He put down witt
heavy hand the uprising of the Chill
zais, who numbered about one-fourtl
of his people. He compelled the wild
est tribesmen among the mountains tC
pay taxes and the taxes he levied were
no bagatelle. He had never pretended
to govern his country on rosewatel
principles. Nobody asserts that he woI
the love Of his people, but he estab
lished his supremacy, became the rulel
of united Afghanistan and received
general recognition as the stronges
Ameer since the days of the old Dura
mis-. He established various industries
and acquainted his people with some O
the best features of civilized life.
His heir is Habib Oullah, who is 3.
years of age.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
SHEEP MEN GO TO LAW.
Owners of Utah floeks Bring Damage Suits
Against the Idaho Authorities

Salt Lake, Oct. 2S.-Utah sheep
men who had so much trouble with
the Idaho authorities early in the
summer over the question of grazing
Utah sheep in Idaho, have begun
suits in the Third district court to
recover damages. There were nine
suits filed in all, eight Of them for
damages to the hocks and one for
malicious prosecution and damage to
character The aggregate amount of
damages claimed is $34, AT.
With the exception of the COM
plant of Shafer, the allegations are
all similar, and state that on or about
July II, 1901, the defendant un-
lawfully took possession of fiocks OF
sheep belonging to the plaintiffs and
grazing on the public lands of Oneida
county, Idaho, and that by reason Of
the action many of the sheep died,
and strayed, many lambs we're preIna-
turely born and large amount of
wool was lost.
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cases Of brigand chiefs becoming so
formidable that the Sultan had been
obliged to take them into his service
and recognize their authority. The
most notable instance Is that of Osman
Pasyanogla, the independent pasta, Of
Vidin. AS a young man he saw his
father murdered by a Turkish official.
He then left his home and adopted a
bigand life in the mountains Of Al
bania near Bulgaria. firing of that
he took service with the Porte at the
head of a troop of volunteers. But his
power grew so rapidly that he exer-
cised an almost Independent rule, and
the formidable forces which he had at
his command roamed about the coun-
try fighting and plundering, so that 1t
was unsafe for travellers, even mission
aries, to move about Many vain at
tempts were made by the Porte to re-
duce him to submission. Large armies
were sent after him, but they were
driven back and defeated, and it was
not till he felt his power began to
wane that the pasha again offered his
services to the Sultan and was accept
ed in the war with Servia.
This simply illustrates the place that
brigandage holds in the Turkish do
main. A new outbreak of this outlawry
is indicated by the recent capture Of
Miss Stone.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
BARRIERS WHO MAKE MONEY
Those Who Serve Patrons at Their
Homes Get Large Tips.
years Of as


Homes Get Large Tips.
The itinerant barber of to-day who
corresponds to the early idea of this
parsonage by going from place to place,
attending his clients in their homes and
not awaiting them in his own or his
employers shop, is by no means a fig
ure of the past in New York, but pros
pers here still. These BARRIERS are work
men who have acquired a following of
their own and find customers enough
who want to be shaved at home to in
sure them a living. They are able
with a limited number TO get along. as
the expense involved is not great.
There is, for instance, no rent, and
this makes it possible for a barber to
succeed with a more limited number of
regular patrons than might otherwise
be thought necessary. The number of
these men has greatly increased during
the past years and they represent the
BARRIERS who are fearful of undertaking
/ the responsibility of their own shops
and are yet DESTROYS of being more in
dependent than the ordinary employee.
The most successful of these BARRIERS
are usually more desirably placed than
their employers. They have no respon-
sibility and earn a regular income as
well as being treated with cOnsidera-
ton by their bosses, who are always
anxious to keep such men. The timer
ant BARRIERS who serve their clients at
their own homes are able to do this at
only a slight advance on the usual
amount. Sent out from the shops they
receive four times as much as would
be asked in them.-New York Sun.
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Begone, Dull Care ,

A Droitwich barber was just finish
ing lathering customer. and was talk
ing volubly, as usual.
Eyes, sir" he said, there's no care
lcssness allowed by our employer. Ev-
cry time we cut a customers face we
are fined sixpence, and If we make an
ugly cash it costs us shilling"
Then, picking up and brandishing his
razor. he added: But don't care a rap
to-day. I've just won a sovereign
London Answers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
SIedge Dogs.

Lpart from the great use that the
sledge dogs were to us for pulling pur-
poses, they made wonderful compan-
ions in the solitude of the far North.
Already early in the expedition l had
presented to each of the members a
dog, and a great affection arose be-
tween the masters and their dumb COM
panions. Members often retired to some
quiet corner, petting their fivorite
dog; the lives, the struggles, and the
suffering of the dogs helped to take the
members out of themselves. and thus
assisted materially the common vel
fare of our small community. Sudden
" the whole pack Of seventy seemed
to agree upon killing one of their num-
Der. For days they watched for an
opportunity, and the unfortunate and
doomed dog seemed at once to realize
that the sentence of death had been
passed. He sought refuge with us and
would never go far away from camp
until one day for a moment he might
forget himself. The dogs would then
rush upon him and tear him into pieces
National Review.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05

There Is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
iucufeble. For great many years doctors pro-
nourced 1t local disease, and prescribed local
xeme,iies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced IL incurable.
Hcienoe has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tionel disease, and therefore requires constitu-
fionAi Treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
uiaciiired by f. J. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
q teaepoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. They offer
one Kindred dollars for any case 1t fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Ad-
dresa, FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold By Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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THE NEW PRESIDENT.
A PRAYER.

A Prayer.
Not for the silent chief whom Death
Gently and seduously keeps
Within a splendid calm; naught mars
His well-won laurels where he
Sleeps.
Rather for him who newly stands
Hall startled on a slippery height,
Like strong falcon which some
hand
unhooded rudely, whom the light
Floods unforeseen, but who shall prove
a wide-winged strength For him
we pray;
Give him such wisdom swift and keen
He shall restore us Yesterday.
Dillon, Georgia.