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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08

The English speaking tourist who
wastes half an hour of time, temper
and energy in trying to make some
dweller in foreign land understand
his bad French or Spanish only to be
shocked at length by some such ques-
ton as Cant you speak English?' is
almost as common nowadays as the
track walking tragedian. This is a it,
tie story Of his experience in Spain, as
told by 1.-THE Dominic" in The Ladies'
Home Journal:
"One day we all entered little shop
in Madrid, and the captain began to
speak in Spanish to the girl who was
behind the counter. She failed to un-
derstand, and so he tried again. Once
and again he tried and tried and sum-
moned up his whole vocabulary. At
last in his attempt to make his mean
Ing plain by illustration he drew from
his pocketcase card and with it strok-
ed his chin. The girl fell into fits of
laughter and in perfect English said,
oh, what you want is a fine tooth
COmbv'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Salt and Cancer,

An eminent London physician ad
vances the theory that excess Of salt
Is one Of the four factors which cause
cancer. 1t is essential, but is inopera
tive without one or two Others Elk.
cess Of salt may arise from too much
meat. He considers that other factors
are overnourishment, an impure condi-
ton Of the body resulting, owing to
the nonuse and nonoXidation of food.
Some local irritant or stimulant, such
as friction from the stem of a pipe or
irritant from some micro organism,
must always be present. Cancer is
seldom seen among Jewesses. possibly
from the difference of diet. Savages,
so far as is known, are exempt from
cancer, and they get no salt. All the
domestic animals, except the pig, are
subject to cancer, and salt is given to
sheep, cows and horses, but never to
pigs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
A Chinese Legend.

The origin Of wedding customs, such
as the wearing Of veil, the throwing
of old shoes for good luck, ETC., seem to
have a Perennial interest for the pub
lie. But here is new and charming
legend to account for the throwing of
rice at the fleeing bride and bride.
groom.
The custom, it seems, is Chinese. A
famous sorcerer named Chao became
Jealous Of the power Of another sorcer-
er, woman, and, conceiving Il plan to
destroy her, he persuaded her parents
to bestow her upon his supposed son.
The crafty Chao chose the most I'M
lucky day for the wedding. the day
when the Golden Pheasant was in
the ascendant, so that when the bride
entered the red chair the spirit bird
would destroy her with his powerful
beak. But Peach Blossom gave direc-
tons to have rice thrown out at the
door, and she passed out unframed
while the spirit bird was devouring it.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08

A curious custom prevails at Huay
ning-hsien, in Kwangsi. On the fif
tenth day of the first month In each
year all the young ladies and gentle
men take walk to the Yenyen noun
tain. Each damsel carries little box
which she deposits at the foot of the
hill. Any young gentleman DESTROYS OF
entering the bonds Of matrimony may
select one of the boxes and take II
away with him, whereupon the fail
owner of the box makes herself known
and an acQuaintanceship is thus form
ed. III assorted matches are not likely
to occur, as this custom Is observed
only among the well to do classes OF
society.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
How He Saved Him.

They were speaking of a certain ply
sician favorably occasionally, but most
~ otherwise. Finally one of the party
spoke of the good qualities of the alb
sent doctor and said his life had once
been saved by the much criticised prac
titioner.
"How is that" some one asked. ~
did not know he usually treated you"
mo, he does not" said the man, "but
one day when my family physician
was out of town 1 was suddenly taker
III and sent for this fellow in the emer'
gency, and he couldn't come"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Siberian Camels,

The native camels Of Siberia are a
source of constant wonder to travellers.
On the Monaghan plateau, for instance,
the thermometer often registers tenn
perature Of 40 degrees below zero, but
the camels do not mind It at all, walk
ing about as blithely as If the weather
were as balmy as spring. On the other
hand, the temperature on the Gold des-
ert in summer is sometimes 40 de-
grees above zero, and the beasts mind
that heat just as little as they do the
extreme cold.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Egyptian HumOr.

In handbook for travellers in the
Sudan issued by the Egyptian govern
ment, referring to the currency, 1t Is
quantity observed that 'in the more
undressed parts Of the country beads
and bracelets are current.
In the section on shooting there Is a
pleasant reference to the sporting tour
list, who is warned that only crocodiles
may be shot at from steamers, and
even this practice is deprecated as be-
ing more dangerous to the riverain
population than the crocodile"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08

If you are a dyspeptic with tender
teeth, says a dentist, use small, soft
brush twice a day, and just before
stepping into bed rub with your fore
finger little dry bicarbonate Of soda
about the root Of the gums. Some folks
use a solution Of carbolic and soda as
a mouth wash, which is very nearly as
good, and l always advise, instead Of
the employment Of dental silk, a mar
row rubber band, such as you buy for
desk use. The rubber run between the
teeth will catch any deposit and won't
cut the gums as thread often does.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
The Limbs In Walking.

1t is pointed out that in walking or
running the arms and legs produce q
balancing" like that of the reciprocal
ing and revolving parts of locomo.
tive. The movements Of the legs react
upon the trunk and tend to rotate 1t in
alternate directions about vertical
axis, but the swinging Of the arms,
each in unison with the opposite leg,
produces an opposing mechanical cou-
pie, the effect Of which is to rotate the
trunk in the other direction, thus bal
ancing, in part at least, the rotating
action Of the legs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Hot Water Pipes In Greenland.

There is place called Kakortok in
Greenland, which was cOlonized centu
ries ago by Norwegians, but which is
now deserted heap of ruins Among
the relics discovered there were the
pipes lying in what was evidently a ca
thedral and attendant dwelling houses.
From the position Of these pipes it is
certain that they were employed for
conveying some fluid to the apartments
Of these several bulldogs. and on max
ing searching examination the DIS
coverers found that the pipes We're
connected to a natural hot water spring
of volcanic origin
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Throwing Men Overheard.

In ancient Scotland the barbarous
custom existed which cost Jonah so
much inconvenience. When ship be-
came unmanageable, it was usual to
cast lots for the purpose Of discovering
who was responsible for the trouble,
and the man upon whom the lot fell
was condemned. Instead Of human
beings dogs used sometimes to be
thrown into the sea with their legs
hound
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
The Conditions.

"Will this car take me to the plaza ?"
asked the excited old lady of the placid
motorman.
"Well, under certain conditions
yes" replied the man guardedly.
what are the conditions" asked the
old lady, still further perturbed.
"That you get on and pay your fare"
Los Angeles Herald.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08

Mohammed made the people believe
that he would call a hill to him and
from the top of it offer up his prayers
for the observers Of his law. The people
assembled, Mohammed called the hill
to come to him again and again, and
when the hill stood still he was never
q whit abashed, but said, IF the hill
will not come to Mohammed, Moham-
med will 20 to the hill."-Lord Bacon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Prima Facie Evidence,

The late Lord Morris on one occa sion
gave characteristic illustration of the
meaning Of ''prima facie evidence"
"If," he said to the jury, you saw
a man coming out of public house
wiping his mouth. that would be prima
facie evidence that he had been having
q drink"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
To Ell Them Ont.

Mrs. Rorden-I notice you got new
suit of clothes today.
The Boarder-Yes; but they're too
loose.
"Well, you can send them back and
get that altered"
owe got better scheme. I'm going
to look up a good boarding house,
Philadelphia Record.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Such FOrethOught!

Hewitt-Is your life insured for the
benefit of your wife?
Jewett-No. ! don't believe in doing
business In a roundabout way, and SO I
had the policy made payable to her
second husband.-New York Herald.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
A Success,

"Mrs. Bilkns learned to play poker
so she could keep her husband in at
night"
"And does he stay in now?"
II should say so. She wins so much
Of his spending allowance that he
phia Record.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
LARGE Family.

Patsy Dooley was very poor ar1tn-
metcian and was puzzled by great
many questions of numbers which did
not enter other peoples heads.
One day a new acquaintance remark.
ed in his presence:
II have eight brothers,"
rye have eight brothers?" said Pat.
81. Then I suppose fvery wan o
thin has eight brothers tooT'
Certainly"
"Arrah, thin," said Patsy, "how
many mothers had the sixty-foor o
yeY'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08

There is a very intimate nervous
connection between the brain and the
stomach" said the scientific man.
'.rhat explains It," answered the
humble person who Is willing to learn.
"WhatW
1.-THE reason why nearly every politi'
cal alliance or financial deal has to be
discussed at a banquet" -Washington
Star.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Grammar and Fact.

Professor-In the sentence "money
talks parse money"
Student-Money is noun, nominal
tive case, feminine gender
rofessor-Feminine gender? How
do you make that?
Student-It talks, doesn't it?-De.
troit Free Press.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
A Narrow Eacape.

"Bingle tells me that he had two
horses killed under him in one of the
battles Of the last war;"
"That's right. A railway car he was
riding In backed into them."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Outmaneuyered,

The Lady-Did any one call while
was out?
The Maid-No, ma ram.
The Lady-Thats very strange. l
wonder what people think l have
day Eat home" for anyway.-Indian-
lpOliS News.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
RetOrt Courteous.

"Hair's getting bit gray, SIR" re-
marked the barber as the next victim
settled back in the chair.
mo WONDER" rejoined the N. v.
"Just think how long have been wait
frOp
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
He Relied.

Mrs. Innocent-What did you enjoy
most about your fishing trip, dear?
Mr.. Innocent-I got most excited
when was Keeling in, my love.
Mrs. Innocent (bursting into tears)-
And to-to-think you promised me
you wouldn't drink a drop!-Harlem
Life.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Inexuerienced.

Mrs. Wedderly-I wonder why 1t Is
that single men are always the most
anxious to 60 to war?
Wedderly-1 suppose it's because
they don't know what war really 10.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Advertising Results.

ibid you get your lost dog back
when you advertised"
mo, but got three better ones.
Cleveland Plain Dealer. A..-.-tsesesa
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08

The Apaches have three different
kinds Of violins, each having but onA
string and played with small bow.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08

All fortunes have their foundations
laid in economy.-J. G. Holland.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-08
Money Gets Its Equivalence
HER Ell!

Cottage house on Franklin ST. years and is,
perfect repair Seven besides bathroom
Finished IN the wood with hard wood Gran
lite underpinnng City Lot if
front and lao feet Deep garden Consider
ing the location price is low-only 80, 900.
House Maple Ave. closets built
about six years ago and recently painted nicely finished and
iron and Ga da 20 eFgs garden and large hen house
Queen Ann Cottage rooms; room and clos.
city and Surrounding country nearly every
the house; broad pza large cellar This
house built for home and the work all
shed hard wood and has spring the Would
take good building lot in Price $500
Two tenement houses in South Barre
closets all in good repair rents for fourteen dollars per
Price $1,000.
Farm in Duxbury of o5 onehalf
age Will cut 40 tons hay all with machine Wire
best HILL barns ordinary House half story,
eleven and newly painted inside Good
whole length Of Running house and
produced 800 bushels apples hundred
and timber mile MILL Will
renting property in the city.
Cabot high cultivation.
about 80 tons hay good PASTURE plenty of wood small
places small orchard land work and productve
will 10 and team buildings good; In
have Of the barn odnk House old fashioned
but in good repair Price for immediate sale, $1,000 cash.
House four finished and finished Barn with
finished Good running Price $3.50
$50 down. balance monthly payments.
quarry with derrick Also so horse
Money buy build. Tenemens rented and
The F. B. Cate Real Estate Agency,
ROOM BOLSTER BLOCK. BARRE VT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
UNDER FOREIGN FLAG.
Northern Steamship Companys Yes
sells Will Sail.

New York, March SIT is reported
in shipping circles, according to the
Journal of Commerce. that it is the in
tention of the Great Northern Steamship
company (the Great Northern railway
to place under a foreign flag it's two
steamers now building for the Oriental
trade at the Eastern shipbuilding yards,
New London, Conn. Much interest has
naturally been caused by the report as
these two steamers, when completed,
will be the largest vessels in point of
tonnage, displacement and carrying ca
pacity in the world. They will be about
$1,000 tons register and $4,000 tons load
displacement to the deep-load line.
Investigation shows, says the paper
mentioned, that while the report may
not be declared entirely correct, there
is much substantial basis for it. The
facts are that competition in the Orient
is so keen-and is constantly becoming
keeneE-that J. ]. Hill and his friends
feel the need of securing every adVan-
tage possible Preference leans appar-
emily toward the German flag, owing to
Germany's advantageous navigation
laws.
Mr.. HIPS objections to the American
flag are said not to be based on the
question of expense or high wages, but
ON the lack of protection TO ship owners.
The German laws give the captain the
most effective control of the crew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
ASSESSED in IOWA.
Mining Property Which Is LO-
Gated i'm Colorado.

Council Bluffs, Ia, March 5.-City
Assessor Everest has included in his as
sessment roll the property of the Port
land Mining company. whose headquar-
tiers are in this city, but whose property
holdings are in Colorado. The Iowa
code makes a provision for taxing cor
porations having their principal place
of business within the state. The local
representative of the company refused
to make a statement of its taxable
property and the assessor has decided
TO assess the company on the basis OF
its alleged actual value of $9.000,O0O as
provided by the law. The recent Burns
Doyle suit for@possession of a million
dollars of stock in the Portland COM
pany the assessor says. formed basis
for calculations on the value of its
property. The action of the city is ex-
pected to precipitate a lawsuit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
HOW ABOUT THIS, PRINCEe
German Vessel Said to Have Carried
Guns to Filipinos.

Victoria, B. c., March 5.-The Manila
American. copies of which have just
been received, says it has very good
reasons for believing that recently a
vessel flying the German flag landed
Mauser rifles on the coast of Batangas
for the use Of the insurgents. 1t is said
or about 1,400 rifles, with ammunition.
The vessel was seen lowering about the
coast of Mindoro for several days, final
ly dropped up to Batangas, almost with
in cannon shot of Manila and later dis
appeared. About the same time cargo
of arms was landed. The destination
of these weapons, the American says.
can be readily imagined. The rifles can
be bought in Germany and Japan for
something like $13 Mexican and they
readily command $50 gold on being de-
livered to the insurgent commanders.
In view of the existence of numerous
recruiting stations in the district of
Manila itself the American believes
these importations are serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
LEONARD LEWISOHN DYING
Big Copper Operator Catches Cold IN
a London Fog.

New York, March 5.-Leonard Lewis
Ohm, well known as one of the largest
operators in copper in this country, is
believed to be dying in London, says the
Herald. He sailed February Is for an
extended stay in Europe for the benefit
of his health. At his home here it is
now stated that he caught cold while
sightseeing in London and this had de-
veloped into pneumonia. His son Fred
erick said:
I'VE have not given up hope. We had
a cable Tuesday which said he was
down with pneumonia and that his con-
dition was serious. We have received
another dispatch, saying he is resting
easily, and that his general condition is
improved"
Leonard LeWiSohn was I'D to short
time ago the president of the United
Metals Selling company, which is the
selling agency for the Analgamated
Copper company. and is also the head
of the banking firm bearing his name.
He still has large copper interests in
Montana and the Lake Superior district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
AMERICAN BALL LEAGUE
In Session at Detroit Change in
the Circuit.

Detroit Mich, March 5.-The mag
mates of the American League are in
session here today at the Griswoid
House The adoption of a playing sche-
dule and playing rules for next season
is the principal business before them.
When President Johnson called the
meeting to order at IL O'Clock every club
in the league except Boston, was rep
resented and johnson held the proxy
for that city. Mr.. KiIlilea, one of the
owners of the Boston club is expected
tomorrow.
Mr. c. W. Sommers will not be pres
ent at the meeting.
Following are those present: Wash
ington, Fred Postal and T. ]. Lotus;
Detroit, Messrs- Mcnamara, Cook and
Angus: Cleveland. J. F. Kilfoile. St
B. F. Shobe and Connie Mack; Ralti-
more. Harry Goldman and Joe Kelly;
Chicago. Charles Comiskey.
r. L. Hedges. one of the owners of the
St. Louis team is expected tomorrow.
Before the meeting President Johnson
said he thought the playing rules would
be the first business taken up. Il do
not Think said he, that there will he
any change made in last years rules,
which 1 expect will be readopted-''
When the subject of expansion of the
American League or exchange in the
circuit was brought up President john
son said:
There will be no change in the Amer :
lean League circuit this year, of that
am certain. The matter will not be con-
sidered at the meeting, as far as I know
more than inform ally"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
FOR $4,000 A YEAR
Lord Francis Hope Turns Over All
His Property.

New York, March 5.-Lord Francis
Hope. who has managed to spend 49,
000, 900 since coming of age, has just
assured himself of certain income for
correspondent of the Herald, by turning
over all his property and expectations
to a life insurance company, which
guarantees him an income of $4,000
year for life.
His principal asset is Deepdene, a
beautiful estate, now leased to the
widow of Lord William Beresford.
Deepdene, although heavily mort
gagged, is valua BILE, and with careful
management can be made to pay off
by degrees the Indebtedness.
Lord Francis is now at Brighton,
where he is recovering from the ampu
tation of his foot, performed some time
ago. He is to be fitted with an artificial
foot next month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
CITY MUST PAY 1T.
County Not Liable For Repairs on
Kansas Avenue Bridge.

County Attorney Nichols today hand
ed to the county commissioners three
decisions on questions submitted to
him
Mr.. Nichols decided that the county.
was in no way liable for the expense
incurred in repairing the Kansas ave-
nue. bridge. He held that there is no
law making it the duty of the county
70 snare the expense with the city. He
also decided that nursery stock sho11lJ
pc assessed the same as any other stock
or goods. He held that manufactured
ice should be assessed at the value of
the water and ammonia used in maxine
It
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
BILL VESTS WILL.
All Personal Property and One-third
Real Estate to His Widow. y

New York, March 5.-According to the
will of William H. West, the well known
minstrel, who died recently in Chicago.
practically all his personal property and
one-third of his real estate are to go to
his widow, Emma c. West. The will
has just been filed for probate. OF the
real estate two-thirds is to be divided
among his brother, Robert r. Flynn, of
Syracuse; his stepbrother, John ]. F'itz-
gerald, of Auburn, and his sister, Mar
garet E. Peabody, of Auburn.
A clause in the will provides for the
carrying on a theatrical enterprise in
which West was interested.
The estate is estimated at half a
million dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
MRS. DAILY OWNS A BANK.
Acquires Possession OF the First Ma
tional at Great Falls.

Butte. Mont. March 5.-A special to the
Miner from Great Falls says negotiations
were concluded late last night whereby
Mrs. Margaret DAILY became the owner of
the First National bank. whose financial
condition was jeopardized by Cashier Hen
ry II. sMatteson, who embeZZled $1T0,Doo
Mrs. Daily will pay assessment of so
per cent levied by the United States comp
troller to cover the defaIcation of the
erring cashier. Matteson's shortage will
be made. good out of the money handed
over by Mrs. DAILY. John d. Ryan will be
president and John G.. Morony. who was
formerly state bank examiner, will be the
cashier of the institution.
The bank has a capitalization of $500. coo
and Mrs. DAILY has purchased 20 per cent
of the stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-05
JURY KNELT IN PRAYER
Before Rendering a Verdict in a
Murder Case.

Chicago, March 5.-The verdict SEN
fencing Robert Randolph to the peni-
Ford was reached by the jury after
ferVent prayer, says the Chronicles
Hopkinsville, Ky, special
When the jurors retired to their room
the foreman said:
Gentlemen, this is a serious case we
have to decide. A mans life may. be
forfeited by our decision. How many
Christians are among us?" Nine men
raised their hands.
will one of you pray?" asked the
foreman. One of the oldest jurors said
he would do his best. All knelt and a
most earnest and in pressive prayer was
offered.
Balloting was then begun. Several
jurors We're in favor of a life sentence
and others for terms as short as eight
years. The jury finally agreed on Is
wears