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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Barbarous Bees and. nriers,

tFriend-One fine afternoon when went picking
flowers stung by humble bee. The I
flowers back another ha eel
patch. than had my bag half filled than
happened patch of large thorns. All could
log and pull them They lid
hurt badly that humble bee did went
began to pick When bag
rIums home: Just going in the yard
fell my face That the most beautiful 90
day spent. Maggie Peters,
b Fifth Grade d12 Twenty-thrd Avenue n.
Hawthorne School.
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than it had all day. My pack of school books
and t. reached home about six O'Clock with bad
headache and the water dripping from ButI all
right now and the for my drenching
chose hoping will receive such dismal letter from
Your friend I.oveland,
B Seventh Falls;
Seward School: =. :-t - i:
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Judae ape ~a on How will ever tri
the street bad about third a when became
nro9gn the dlnngroom What do YOU think saw There
ray baby sound asleep, with Nancy the rag doll, l. had
spent three hours It five o'clock had to nre
pare supper before early that
night Was it not beautiful % Yours truly =, -
. elxtn Grade,. 49, 49,. . Anna Paulscn,
=. seward SCHOOL 919 Twenty ninth Avenue S.
:. All in Grand Crash. .-.
Dear Marion-As you letter will give you lit
e account OF what beautiful 60 day spent yesterday.
me hrst thing to make it pleasant ??
he TOP shelf in the sdeboard became fell down
with half OF mamas best set of dishes result
OF this was that out of left from
ter dish broken nnumerable small pieces nut
the plates the shelf after dinner put on one
The next number the program was one of nv funny
acts tried to hop down foot as l. had Moth
ing else to amuse myself with some way nv foot
slipped from under and down quicker
than cared to. Did myself? certainly did and
think hurt the also. +s-.e. s1s-.e> %cg..
The resulted in large corner of naa.,s
tabecloh being burned off It supper told me
to light the and scratched the arose
me match lgned the tablecoth and before cut
off it had burned considerable piece the cloth must
close With love to all Your loving cousin " -:
"A Seventh Grade, Vivian Garrett 81 -,
u. CARRIED School 2728 Fourth Avenue s..
''1T..> Unhappy .Pau1ine Pry., TX !: ~.
Dear cousn-AsI sitting in papas big armchair the
night before New Years Day heard outside
ran to the window to see who there found
Trends OF mine asking if they sur
prise party Mama said yes into the room
where had been that she would me- About "a
week later the bell rang and the found
crowd of boys and girls who sad Surprise! Surprised"
did not have fun at ALL three Of my
cups and beautiful That O. day
. A Sixth Grade, Hattie Robm
.. Blaine School, 1113 I.yndale Avenne n
Removing Many Coats. a..
Dear Editor-Dur1ng vacation beautiful ~
day in store for cur household; have
thought SO if they had the work
NCIL We were to do Somebody might
have thought it beautiful day = but
that feeling did come to us. This
was Saturday; had planning
to go to picnic, but rained so it
Sf.ttc: 'VSor@A impossible go s...
'en ~ + So The day before we had been talk.
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nome, we saw a held OF c0WSllpS ABOUT nan
mile away. "a So we" went to gather them.
When we had gathered all we could carry we
turned to go home. Then we saw some
larger ones further out in the marsh. All
ran for them, but when had nearly
reached the spot we fell into a ditch filled
with water, about two and one-half feet
deep. We climbed out, dripping and cold,
and went home. That ended our beauti-
full t?) day. Your friend, -,
B. Fifth Grade, Ruth Twichell,
Sidney Pratt School. 329 9th Av. Sc,
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bright blackboard at nine o'clock and
place chosen for the picnic eleven O'CLOCK and out
twelve called lunch hungry little BEARS
lo it We hurried things
the expecting lunch there. When
climbed into the tripped and fell ntowell into
that lunch. When felt it deep in the
cake, right knee had nearly fatened the chocolate
found myself covered with the rest OF
the danties We started for home and be-
dragged. When arrived had to change clothes
Then my sisters said oh my what beautiful 60
day, wasn't it? Yours truly, ....- b.
-, Seventh Grade James E. Macmillan,
Emerson School 1920 Linden Avenue.
t.. - :.,.-:-
q Leafy Roof r
Dear FrendWe gathering flowers; the sun shone
brightly birds they had before
the flowers step in front of and
Please usoh, take us' but it impossible
to take all
We in the midst of the woods, and it not
lights there out in the road did not notice that the
sky growing cloudy; then, too were busy picking
flowers. Suddenly heard rusng in the trees We
looked filled with rain Oh dear what
should do? There place to and we were far
home there gazing around and not know
ing what do place where the trees were so
together that they furnished roof.
good thing that it did not thunder tighten If
should have been frightened out of wits.
friend, Alma Robinson,
Sixth Grade 27O1 Bryant Avenue N.
,hnD1
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Innocent, sunerine,isidewalk.s

Dear Friend-N you had been here last week do not
think should have spoken to SO angry that
took the and split of the squares ID the sidewalk 1t
happened in this Some friends and had planned
fishing The day when toi'start and it
such beautiful ( day that almost cried We turned to
home and had much bad luck: that beautiful 90
day las always has beautiful 10 day., that
for the broke sidewalk Then in the evening
scolded, which made feel rauch e.. -: ~
-. b Sixth Grade, Edgar Engan, Ell
~: Bryant School. -: - -. $500 First Avenue IS.
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A Multitude Of Mishaps.

Dear Grace suppose you have been wondering why I
did planned for picnic So thought
would write explain. AS planned it the
Tuesday week vacation Monday the
things which going take. packed lunch and
put it the
Tuesday morning pleasant day; at least It
dawned pleasant. decided get up; fell
lead fs thinking about picnic did mind
it. dressed about to wash when went the
cish wpttin front Of dried the best could
had just finished combing hair when noticed had
left Of the Braid so combed il down
Breakfast when I heard knock the door. my
hurry open the door burned my by knocking
NY cocoa, skirt nail Mama menGed
/. washed the stains Of Then
to il tires needed pumping stumbled and cut
knee bandaged knee, mounted wheel and
started had reached Park when piece
glass punctured tire turned
home for there going to the picnic
grcurd l hope that 1 next time but l must
Emma Schwend
A Sixth Grade 2443 Eleventh Avenue s.
Greeley School. .,<:.s>z
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- 1t was good thing that it did not thunder tighten
it had should have been frightened out of our wits
Your friend, Alma Robinson,
Grade, 2701 Bryant Avenue N.
School. ....-.
o. Shining
Cousin Nell-Your welcome letter received in
which tell the magnolia is blooming How wish
with you! =
thinking you much lately, especially
disagreeabe weather has with Do
remember the beautiful 60 day when pcnicked at the
"Fals?' You remember how pleasant it when
started and how, when we had our hammock swung and
unpacked threatening and flashes
lightning of a coming storm? We had
time gather belongings before down in
oh, did look! pavilion
packed with sorry looking crowd of people.
By by chased the clouds away.
The pools of water looked so tempting
resist stockings shining
little lakes went pair after pair Of chubby feet Then
too followed the example and what fun had splashng
In water Not with this privilege scampered
the creek. This the most enjoyable outing
although remember all of clothing had
straight into the washtub arrived at home
GA seventh Grade ~>v2s1e MarShall street Nc
Van Cleve School. - = - = " J. -,
q" In n n Ancient Stage Coach. =. :'s.
Yellowstone Park May 1so2-Dear night
we planned grand picnic Yellowstone
cottages of friends the
about miles from the such distance
was to be travelled we to start early in the morning
that might the the mountain tops.
We started in old stage coach that the nnkeeper had
merely novelty for
will vehicle would
comfortable We had lovely morning before
clouds the horizon which paid little
the rising glory of monopozed
attention. The also fine, and this
the road particularly
a little backwoods about eight
getting late hurried VI. barely
sight when wheel of,
old Of the could replace it.
steps the inn and hired another carryaf which
small Improvement the first, though it all
place afforded: well way
aforesaid clouds attracted attention They
very black threatening and fears
brought mackintoshes
thereewas the carriage Soon
realized suddenly FASH, then
veleped binding sheet
park hospitable
hotel while the rain continues without Aneconately yours
B Ninth Grade, Edith Sage,
High School. 1878 Sheridan S.
...s.-t - ..,3@<.< -..r
-, 4..- .i..; "A Deadly, Three-Day ,Feud.s>:~
My Cousn-The day after YOU left the
beautiful for long time.
charming when the weather
whether rain shine; it either
keeps threatening other
begins grow lighter lighter you
that coming out, suddenly begins
grow darker and darker. 1t rumbles awhile pretty
grows light again, :=r>~
l in the morning with cold In head that
pleasant feeling know. tried to my
music, right keys
&:* TRANSFORMATIONS WITH THE p.
NOON sn- ~ "a
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of the When he showed how to
get the off easily We time this
until six o'clock When had the all off glanced
the floor; it sight We swept up what paper
burned it. This day CO
that have Respectfully, .,..
-, B Seventh Grade, Gladys Leonard
Mann School, $500 Avenue s.
A Surprising Sofa Pillow.
day 1t rained all day and had beautiful CD time get
ting home from school. AS going through field
chased She afraid of boy who walking
stills When reached home covered with mud from
head to foot My feet also had
dry clothes In the afternoon my
sewed on sofa pillow When supper
prised the family with what had been working
B Sixth Grade, - - t''E'", Mary Jordan
I" Roseda1e School. -" 1928 Grand Avenue.
E.E Il Field Gold.
Dear Frend-One beautiful day June two three Of
friends and myself went to pick flowers We filled
baskets and started home. When about halfway
. home, field of cowslips about half
49,, Es. mile SO to gather them.
80 When we had gathered all could
:,s.' a". turned to go home Then
fI
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Removing Many Coats.

=
Dear Edtor-Durng vacation there was a beautiful Z
day in store for household. least
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
FOR LANE MFG. co

Matt Haley. Of Graniteville, has a
position as agent for the Lane Manu-
featuring Company Of Montpelier.
He will erect and repair derrlcks,
hoisting engines, etc. He will make
his headquarters at Graniteville but
will travel wherever the interest OF
the business demand. All those In
the granite business know Mr.. Haley,
who was blacksmith for James Boutwell,
for nine years He has had extensive
experience ia this line OF work and
solicits tne patronage Of these who
need any work in his line.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
t(}}OXAl
Baking Powder
Made of Pure Grape Cream Of Tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum.


nave been convicted OF keeping nuis
4n;es or Of Keeping with intent TO sci
nd Sc e.ling: ArUuur Lucklin, JobL
Powers, Fred Wes,, r. 5. Bruce, A
Cato, Daniel Boy ce, Gertrude Ennis,
Junn Drlnduatar and Blair.
La the cases against Daniel Boyce
for sizing, keeping and nuisance, Une
report vi the probation officer Was re-
ceiVed. Sentences We're Imposed as
follows; For ii second otfences OF
selling. uuJ less Than one or more than
two months IN the House II Correc.
tiOn at K 4tland and the Of $l5O and
costs. For keeping, not less Than one
month nus m re Lnau Two in Rutland
and fine vi $40 and costs. For the
nuisance Case tine of $50 and costs.
MiGtlmus Was Stayeo and the respond
ent Was put under the charge uf the
probation Otfiser.
In the cnaucery suit Of Annie
Stearns ct. al. vs.. city OF Barre, the
bull was dismissed according To Stipu-
latiOn. This is Lne last ui u long
struggle ~ver the water supply for t1e
City Of Barre, which has terminated
by the purchase Of the c4ly Of the in-
teres,s at issue viz: The mill privileges
at EasJ Barre for the sum OF $50, 600
r. NJ Harvey, Senter and Goddard,
William Bryce and +. j. Martin tor
the orator and City Attorney Wishart,
j. W. Gordon and e. W. Wing lor de-
fcndanJ.
Ia the case of Ellis VS.. Eastman,
petition for appeal which was heard
a sh,rl time ago, the peti ion was dis
missed tlank plamley fJr petition.
er aud NJ. NJ. Gordon f,r petitlonee.
the dlvotce case ot Ida b. LlvingS
toA VS. Isaac A, Livingston was heard
but uill was not granted ant leave
was given the petitioner to amend
htr peLiUn for next term Ut court. j.
P LamSon for petitioner.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
BR| 1|SH news
Germany Poisoned Against
Great Britain
new ZEALAND
Protests Against Buying Meat
In Argentina
new ZEALAND

London, Jan. Is we describe else
where, as plainly as regard for the
common decencies OF life will allow US
to do, the nature of the filth with
which the minds of all classes in Ger
many have been deliberately poisoned
against US since the beginning Of the
war"
The foregoing is an extract from a
leading article in the TINES upon Mr.
Chamberlain's What 1 have said.
have said," speech in answer to Count
Won Bulow's speech in the Reichstag.
"The literature Of German Angloph.
obia," as the TINES styles it's articles
on the subject, has had similarly ir-
ritating effect on the English people
as the notorious illustrated articles
which were published in Paris in the
first year OF the South African war
Even then the German illustrated
papers We'd with those of France, par
ticuarly in the way Of holding up to
ridicule the figure Of the late Queen
Victoria: but German papers do not
come much In the way Of English peo.
pie, and it was not till much later
that The general public here realized
the facts Of the German anti British
newspaper campaign.
Wellington, New Zealand, Jan. rs
Prime Minister Seldom. in speech at
a public luncheon, made a strong pro-
test again t the British Government
purchasing meat for South Africa in
Argentina, when the colonies could
supply all that is needed.
Sidnay, New South Wales, Jan, 2S-
Prime Minister See has cabled to Eng.
land protest against the Imperial
Government purchasing meat supplies
for the troops in South Africa from
the Argentine Republic.
London, Jan. 2S-The White Star
Lire steamer Cy mric, which is to sail
from Liverpoo Jan % via Queenstown
Jan. 80, for New York. will have
among her passengers William H. X.
Redmond, member Of Parliament for
EeSt Clare, and JoseDn Devlin Of Bel
fast, who to make a tour of tn,
United STATES for the purpose Of CON
pleting the work OF organizing the
United irish League in America.
MeSsrS. Redmond and Devln are
going to the United States at the ur-
gent request of the Irish League of
America, which is arranging their
tour VI the county.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
HOYT'S A TEXAS STF ER

lIoyt's funniest comedy, "A Texas
Steer" one that W IL always hold
favor, will bill an engagement at the
Barre Opera House, Saturday night.
This merry politlca satire was COM
posed on the basis of ind vidual char.
acteristics and pecullarities, AM the
cast is said to be abs lutely perfect.
Lydia Dickson has b en- engaged fer
the part OF "B 'SSy' character eml
nentlv suited to her personality, and
James r. Mccain is the "Maverick
Brander." The o ginal L Nas Steer
Quartette is still in the cast.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
DR.. WEBB
Has Purchased Canada
Atlantic
NEGOTIATIONS
Are Said By Dr.. Webb To Be
Complete

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. u. Despite
all denialssto the contrary the sale OF
the Canada Atlantic railway to the
New York Central and st. Lawrence
and Adirondack companies is all but
completed. DR.. w. Seward Webb
who arrived here last night confirmed
this statement. "You may state, :"
said DR.. Webb, "that negotiations
for the sale of the road have been pro.
ceeding sa isfactorily and with the
exception Of few minor details the
deal is about consummated. expect
to have the whole matter settled be-
fore leave here tomorrow. / may
say that l have been down at Mr..
Booths office for the past hour and a
half. My interview with him was very
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
F. OF A.
Defeated Clan Gordon
Last Night
At cR|BBAGE
This Places The Winners In
Second Place

The ForesterS Of America beat the
Clan at cribbage last night by 1872
poiots, the total score being S25t
against S067 for the Clan This again
gives the winners second place, they
being only l05 behind the X. OF C.
The score by tables, with the winners
names first. is as follows; No. il.
L. Mathews and P. McCleary, iO40
D. w. Smith and j. Reid, 1000. No
"A. j. Schneider and G. Robertson,
1000: j. Angus and j. Booth, 1905.
No. 3-G. Stuart and w. Clark, l041:
j. Chesser and W. Jopp, 1000. No. 4
W. Evans and G. Gay, 1000; ]. La
mont and w. Stephens. 1921. No. 5
w. Mackie and w. Scott, 1000: j.
DQmbrouski and r. Shaw, 1892. No.
&C. A. Smith and A. Clark, 1879;
G. Troup and j. A. Bainbridge, 1000.
No. II. Smith and j. Gibbs, 1000:
F. Kerr and II. Petrie, 1000. No s.
w. Taylor and NJ. E. Bassett, 1909;
w. Melvin and G. Williams, 1000.
The standing Of the teams to date
is:
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
CARD OF THANKS

The Ways and Means committee Of
the Civic Federation wish to express
their hearty thanks to all who so
generously aided their efforts in the
product II OF Zephra.
We are under special indebtedn ess to
the city newspa pers Of their courtesy
and support; to Mr.. Lapoint for his
generosity in reagrd to the opera
house; to the knights of Pythias, Co.
E and DR.. Worthen for use of halls
for rehearsals: to the Foresters tor the
loan Of organ: to Mr. &. 7. Conner for
the loan Of stage properties; to Mr.. G..
M. Wiley for his valuable assis, ance
at the box office and In other business
details; to the RI Cross Pharmacy
for selling tickets; to the Zephra man.
agement through whom we have been
able to present 10 the public the truly
beautiful spectacle Of Zephra; to the
orchestra and pianist Tor their faith
full and artistic work and kindly c..
ope ration: 10 each and all Of the par.
ticipants.who have SO freely y'given their
time and efforts; to the business men
of our city and town who have so gen.
erously patronized our. advertising
mediums; and to the general public
for their hearty corporation and pa,
tronage.
MINNIE b. GILLEY.
Chairman Ways and Means Com.
MARY e. HALE
Secretary.
Jan. 2Sth, 1902.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
ADMIRAL KIMBERLEY
DEAD

Newton, Mass, Jan. 2s.-Rear Ad-
miral Lewis A. Kimberley U. 5. N,
retired, died at his home here at 10. 80
this morning. Death was due to ap-
poplexv. he was born in New York
ia 1926, served with disti lction in the
civil war, was appointed member OF
the Schley board OF inquiry last sum
mer but vas excused at his own sre-
quest because Of weak heart and at
tending complications.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
|NJUNCT|oNS
Granted In County Court
Against
LIQUOR DEALERS
Bill Dismissed Ia Celebrated
St.arns Case
LIQUOR DEALERS

Montpelier, Jan. 2S-Court recon.
Vsned yesterday afternoon at two
O'clock Judge Start presiding.
In the haheas corpus case OF Carr
against Cushman for custody OF child,
heard several days ago, Judge Start
ruled that the interest Of the child
GemandS that it remain in the custody
VflS gran1u0ther, and ordered il SO
restored, Eyce 3ions by complainant.
Smith agajI S. Smith, divorce, pre-
0ousy heard. bill granted for adul-
ety.
Qurrier against Currier, divorce
neaid Jan. Il. bill granted lor refusal
tCsupport,
Temporary ininnctions were grant
I'd dsgaiost he foil wing PERSONS who
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
ONE BANKRUPT

Burlington, Jan. rs One petition
in voluntary bankruptcy was filed in
the office of be clerk of the district
court in this city. 1t was that OF
John Rogers of St. Johnsburv, a lab
orer. Liabilities, S90l.90, assets
1929. 80, exempt, $40.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
TO BRIDGESALT LAKE

Omaha, Neb., Jan 2S.-Accordirg
to Vice President Kru u,tschnitt of the
Southern Pacific, railroad bridge %
miles lorg will be built across the
Great Salt Lake. Twelve miles will
be over deep water and be spanned by
immt nse sleel trestles. The bridge
will save distance of As miles and a
lorg hign grade.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
High Grade Neckwear
at IS Cents

This includes the finest qualities
ranging in value from so to 75c
and when we say that there is
fully one hundred dozen to choose
from you will realize what this
sale means. A styles are sho xn
in the latest shapes and patterns
See our window.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
THE BOSTON STRIKE

Boston, Jan. 2s-The R. S. Brine
Transpor Co. today put thirteen
teams on the street mostly four horse.
Diver John Cleveland led the process
sion from the company's stables in
South Boston. No disturbance. Teams
we're accompanied by the usual police
escort.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
YEoMANRY OUTFLANKED

London, Jan. 26. General Lord
Kitchener to-day reports that a party
of Bofrs outtlanked the yeoman-
~ patrol near Reitold. The British
loss was eight killed, FIVE wounded
and Al captured.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
A.A.Sm|TH
& BRO.
Underwear Reminder

Although our regular Und, wear
stock is gradually feeling the
drain Ut our SPECIAL discount sale
Of 20 per cent, we wish to call
attention to several lots that we
are closing at from 40 to so Der
cent discount.
One lot that was formerly worth
soc to close, as previously an
nounced, at 47c.
One lot that was formerly $l.OO
to close at 55c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
VERMONT PENSIONS

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Vermont
pensions: Increase, restoration, reiS-
issue, ETC., David N. TolleS Brattle-
boro, s12: renewal, widow, Margaret
Garand. Brandon, Sl2.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
TRAwLER SUNK

Dover, Eng, Jan 2S.-The Traw-
Ter Heron sank during gale of here
Today. Eleven were drowned and but
0ne man saved.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks f'r the kindness, sympathy
and assistance given during the illness
and death OF our beloved daughter
| and sister; also for the beautiful flow-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
Lodge No. games No. games Points

The game tonight is between the /.
0. O. F. and X. of C.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
Spring Samples Ready

Fine clothing made to measure is
speciality with US and we are al
ready showing some advance styles
for Spring. If you are not quite
ready to leave your measure, come
in at any rate and have a look at
some Of the new styles and pat.
terms.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-28
Buy Shoes Now

Mems shoes in the latest styles
and finest feathers are now for sale
by US at 75c of the $500 and
So 80 kinds, and 500 off the
S4.00, S4., q and s.. 90 kinds. Can
you save dollar more easily If
ycuare in need uf anything in the
Shoe line.