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WANTsl.
SITUATIONS WANTED.

YOUNG Man, seventeen years old. de- sres an inside position. Will work hard and has the best of references. Address L. B. W, Age-Herald. 6-14-4t
 I AM desirous of connecting myself with some concern, either in or out of city, as book or timekeeper; temperate, ac- tive and energetic; best of references as to capability and character. Oscar, care Age-Herald. 6-14-3t
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENr-1S11 End avenue; 25x1.,. three
 stories. Apply J. R. Adams. 4-9-u FOR RENTING good Broom, 2-story brick residences; best boarding loca- tion in city; now full of boarders. 1902 and 1904 5th. ave. Smith X Stillman,
 20O416 1st ave. 6-16-3t
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FOR SALE-S-room house, five acres 0.OOJ feeD; fronting Vest End car. two blocks from Vanderbilt University;
 owner going away; $12.650. J. D. An drews, 4o9 Union street. Nashville,
 Tenn. 14-3t
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FOR SALE-Modern six-room house in
 good condition and good location; a bargain; terms easy. Apply at 200l1a 2d
 avenue. 6-i6-jt
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FARMS FOR SALE.

~----~~-~~---~-----~>-~>--s --~~-------- 270 farms for sale in Alabama, Georgia
 and South Carolina. Monthly list mail
 ed free. E. \. Marshall, Box D. Annis-
 ton, Ala. 6-11-14-16-18-21- -23
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ROOMS FOR RENT.


 
 FURNISHED room for rent; modern; 2201 9th ave. 6-15-2t FOR RENT-2 nice large rooms with conveniences; references exchanged; gentlemen preferred. Apply 1880 3rd avenue. 6-14-7t ELEGANT rooms to rent; new brick house; everything new and Up-to- date in every respect, 2426 9th ave. North.
 6-16-2t FOR RENT--Large. cool and well venti- lated, nicely furnished room at 191S1a 4th ave, opposite city hall. 6-16-tf ROOMS-South Highlands; furnished or unfurnished suitable for light house. keeping; board if desired; Unusually cool and airy. 1215 South Nineteenth street. Phones 290. 6-14-4t
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Gentle horse cheap perfect ly safe for ladies to drive. Bell phone
 1257. 6-14-4t
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PARROTS = Several nice, hand-raised Mexican and Cuban parrots guaran- teed to learn to talk; only $3. 90 each; send for descriptive list. Iowa Seed Co.,, DesMoines, Iowa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
The Times Daily Short Story.
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enjoy my newly acquired fortune. 1
had been at home but few days be-
fore the solicitor for the Crosspatc
millions wrote me saying that he would
like to see me in the city. | went to
him and was shown into bis private
Office,
Il have sent for you he said. chat
a very important matter may be set
tled-the ownership OF the Crosspatch
property"
"My dear sir replied. "the proper
ty belongs to my wife"
"There is a condition attached to her
grandfather's will"
"A condition! What is it2v
"That her husband assume the name
Of Crosspatch and the children If any
resulting from the marriage only in
herit under that name. Simon Cross
patch, having no children except your
wife's father, aud be dying during her
infancy with no other issue. left the
property to her with the above named
condition. He was very proud of the
manner in which the name originated
aud desired 10 perpetuate the family
under ii"
And | said |. Fam DESTROYS Of per-
petuating the family under the name
OF Leicester"
'Ihe family can only inherit by as
stunning the name Of Crosspatch. In
case you decline 70 do so. the viii
states that the property is to 60 to the
endowment of an institution to be
known as the Crosspatch university
MY wife never told me this ex-
claimed wrdthfully.
For the very good reason that her
grandfather stipulated ia his will that
she was not to be informed Of it except
through her husband lie desired not
to stand IN the way Of her marriage
He preferred to leave It to her husband
to accept the terms or resign the for
tune But in case you decline there is
an annuity settled on her Of $1,000 a
year to keep her from want
| asked for the time allowed me by
the will ID which to make my decision
and was informed that it was a month.
was TOO much disgruntled TO return
TO my wife for q week but by that
time bad decided TO accept the name
and the fortune My wife, who was
and Is amiaJillty itself, bore with my
irritation and disappointment de-
clared that would break the will and
spent months trying to find a loophole
by which could do So. Indeed made
SO much fuss that the matter got out.
and il was commonly reported that
that m natured Leicester was III treat
ing his good nafured wife. who de-
served a better husband, Finally my
grumbllngs Tied away and peaceably
look possession Of my wifes fortune.
And now am known as old Cross
patch. my wife as AIRS Crosspatch, and
have ten children all Crosspatches
What We would do with such a same
were it not for our wealth and the pop
ularity OF my wife and our sons and
daughters don't know AS It IS. all
except me are known. respected and
beloved under the name OF the Cross.
patch family
JOHN JORDAN VINCENT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
THE CROSSPATCH
FAMILY


lOriginall
For hundreds Of years our family
have been proud OF our name. Leices-
ter, claiming descent from the Leices-
ter family whose best known repre-
sentative was the favorite of Queen
Elizabeth. was baptized Algernon
Cecil
was introduced to a girl whose name
did not catch. If | had vaught it
doubt that should SO readily have fall
en- In love with her. When learned that
1t was the singular and to her entirely
inappropriate name of Crosspatch | left
her for a week. az the end of which
time / called on her again. for | found
It impossible 10 drive her out of my
mind
How did it happen" asked her,
that you, the perfection OF amiability.
were born under such i name n
ut is a corruption" she said "of
Grossebach. The change came many
generations ago, and my grandfather,
who studied the family history, pro
fessed to have discovered that it was
made on account Of the bravery Of one
Of our ancestors. a common soldier OF
Cromwell's army. who in face of a gall
ing FIRE crossed field or patch Of
ground, carrying ammunition TO force
beleaguered by the Cavaliers. lis COM
rades dubbed him Crosspatch. and he,
being proud Of his decd. retained t."
"H'mln | muttered to myself Doubt
less my ancestors were among the Cav
alters who opposed the low bred Puri-
tans
Despite her maine. ! loved Miss Gross
patch SO dearly that ] could not give
her up. aud. as my love was returned,
we became engaged Resides my love
there was another reason for my mar
riageE longed TO regain some Of the
social prominence FOR myself and my
descendants Of the ancient I.eicesters,
and Miss Crosspatch was possessed Of
an enormous fortune left her By this
same grandfather who had discovered
the origin Of the name, After all what
difference would ii make? The wife as
sumes the husbands name and she
anu NAk 1A4ANAA1A M1AfA Nv AsstAsRskEi y
had fancy that the oldest son
should have for his surname his moth
er's family name. but in this case
resolved that no son Of mine should be
christened Crosspatch Leicester. He
should be named for me. Algernon
Cecil would see that be inherited
the bulk Of his mothers fortune, and
in this way would re-establish the
Leicester family
There was brilliant wedding at
which drank a trifle too much wine
and boosted that as one Of our family
had once been the favorite Of queen
now 1t would become the favorite Of
the upper ten thousand Of the United
States. We departed on our wedding
trip amid fhe usual shower of rice, and
on our return settled myself down to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
zlga l0A ALaaIsIs.
All otaer. aaeeN Tederal oricer'

All 0tRers EsEeeat Federal officers
a9.sa Cat Gut SAYS Dowie.
CHICAGO lee All who hnve not
zion III their hearts cannot come into
Zion is the order promulgated by
John Alexander bowie through has
chief of police. TIE order TO the Zion
Guards, the police force OF the Dowie-
lite town Of Zion City. continued as fol-
lows:
From now on arrest or escort to the
city limits every person WHO either il
not of the faith Or a United states OFF,
cial We win bow to the government
alonen
Following this order. the usual force
of Zion guards was doubled many Of
them patrollIng the outskirts Of Zion
City with ponies.
The lace factories, lumber mills and
other industries continued in operation,
and. contrary 70 expectation, Dowie
trade checks were taken instead of
money at the general store. 4 Dowie
institution iii the hands Of the Federal
receivers.
There was a rush for the general
store that threatened to clean out the
stock. Many who had exhausted their
ready supplies Of money and had been
unable to purchase provisions with
trade checks" were IN extreme need
Of food
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
THE TREATY
WITH PANAMA
viii Probably BE Carried From Colon
to Washington BY a Warship.
GUDGER ORDEREDToHU HURRY IT
Senate VIII Begin to Talk Canal as
soon as Cuban BiIi Is Ont of
Way-lIerran and Reyes
Lunch with Hay.

Washington, Dec A. Secretary Hay
had talk with the president about
TIE developments on the isthmus Of
Panama. Secretary Moody dropped in
while the subject was under considera-
ton and Joined in the conference As
a result Of the conference it Is possible
that one Of the United States warships
now at Colon win be used to bring the
Panama canal treaty ratified al Pan
anna to the United States The au-
thorities here have decided that il was
proper to facilitate in every way the
conclusion Of the treaty and, Influenced
In some measure by the urgings Of the
Panama representatives here, cahled
instructions to Consul General Gud.
ger to assist in all proper ways in
the dispatch Of the treaty on its return
to washington. This is the explana-
ton Of the consul generals conduct in
confiding the treaty TO Rear Admiral
Walker for conveyance across the 18th.
mus from Panama to Colon
The treaty should reach Washington
in the ordinary course about Dec. Il,
and, as the Cuban reciprocity bill is to
be disposed Of in the senate on Dec.
16, the president can carry out bis orig
inal intention Of Withholding the Pam
anna treaty from interference with the
Cuban bill and at the same time avoid
any unnecessary delay.
Mail Reports From Beaupre.
..,,,,ss,Fs. ba4-a ysaaaian6 fha
state department from United States
Minister Beaupre at Bogota, but their
news has been anticipated by cable
dispatches in large part The latest
dates are Of Nov. 4 and they relate
principally to the various propositions
preached in Bogota to reyivify the
Hay-Ierran canal treaty. Mr.. Beau
pre- reports IN almost incredible lack
of comprehension on the part Of the
Colombians OF the fact that the Hay
Herran treaty cannot be brought to life
and that the Washington government
feels that 1t cannot retraee It's steps.
These reports are supposed to have
been those conaded by MI. Beaupre to
Mr. I.obo. an American journeying
from Bogota to New York, as they
came to the department in the mail
from that city
In accordance with an appointment,
Or. Herran, The Colombia charge, and
General Reyes, Colomhia's special rep
resentatiye, took luncheon with Secre-
tary Hay al the latter's home The
opportunity was taken advantage Of
to thoroughly discuss the recent hap
penings on the isthmus, and Secretary
Hay listened with great deal Of I'M
terest to General Reyes statement of
the position Of the Colombian govern
ment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
oHIOAeo bAaDlIs.
Mayor Institutes Carnpnign Against
Them--A Lawyer shot.

Mayor institutes Campaign Against
Them--A Lawyer Shot.
Chicago, Dec. A. Emergency orders
designed TO rid Chicago Of highway
men, were sent out by CHEF 0'Neill
The four police inspectors were in
structed TO arrest all members of what
is known as the "foater' class. An
other precaution was the formation Of
squads of policemen, who were taken
from their regular beats and put TO
patrolling the residence districts Id the
capacity Of night watchmen 1t viii
be work or get out Of Chicago" for
every suspect arrested
James 4, Fullenweider wealthy
lawyer living at 472 Forty ,second
street. has baen shot and fatally wound
ed by one Of two men who attempted
to rob him. Mr. Fullenweider was re-
turning from building where he had
paid of number Of workmen and was
within 4 short distance of his homp
when two men, stepping out from ba-
hind q tree ordered him to throw ap
his hands, He turned to run fTeAs
them, and one of them shot him in tho
side, the bullet passing through the alb
domen. No arrests have been made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

Baltimore. Dec 4.Cape Henry re-
ports that the Little island life saving
station has reported an unknown gov
ernment tug standing by Of trying to
get q line to what was supposed TO be
the submarine torpedo boat Moeeasln
about three miles abreast Of the life
saving station The supposed sub.
marine boat was just awash and had
small flags flying at each end
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
rnnnmn nemnnstrates.

Panama Dec. 4 The demonstration
following the signing Of the canal
treaty was most enthusiastic. About
5000 persons took part in il, which.
for Panama, was a very large crowd.
There were cheers for the United States
and for President Roosevelt. From the
palace the crowd went to United States
Consul Gudger's residence and TO the
quarters of Admiral Walker, where
there was more cheering and the play
ing Of national airs by band Of mu.
esa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
Ottawa Fire Disturbs the pops

Rome, Dec THE pope was most
concerned at the receipt of the news
Of the destruction by fire of the Roman
Catholic university at Ottawa and was
especially solicitous in inqulring about
the injured priests and students. He
instructed Mgr Sbarretti, the apostolic
delegate In Canada, to send d detailed
report OF the disaster and will decide
on the best measures to be taken to re-
pair the damage done. The news
caused great excitement at the Ca.
madam college here, as the rector and
students have many friends at the
Ottawa university.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

Lexington. KY, Dec. 4 Troops ar
rived here from Jackson, Ky, under
orders Of withdrawal By Governor
Beckhanl, after being on duty there as
provost guards since the feud trouble
began last May Many sensational
charges are made as to the situation
in Breathitt county. The most serious
is that a letter purporting to be from
Judge Redwine TO Governor Beckhaln
asking for the withdrawal Of the sol
diers is q forgery for the purpose Of
getting the troops away in order u
start the feuds again.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

Butler, Pa, Dee 4 Eleven hundred
and forty-three cases Of typhoid fever
have been reported to the representa-
tives Of the state board Of health
Probably there are hundred unre-
ported cases in the town. There have
been one death and several new cases,
but the belief is. general among the
Butler physicians that the worst is
over and from now on there win be
fewer cases Of fever developed Two
hundred families have received relief
in the form Of supplies, medicines and
nurses
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

French Consul "a SAN Juan Retires,
San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. An.
Francois H. VI Nettemert, the French
consul here retired because he reached
the age limit, sixty years, and sailed for
France. He has been thirty-eight years
In the diplomatic service and comes Of
d distinguished family Ills grand.
father was minister Of Charles X
The new French consul, the Marquis
de Moy, is one Of the oldest Of the
French diplomats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

Salt Lake CITY Dee Bishop Ahial
Leonard, head Of the Episcopal church
in Utah ana Nevada. has died Of ~
phoid fever Bishop Leonard was born
at Lafayette. No. June 20, 1873 He
WAS graduated from Dartmouth col
lege in 1870 and from the General
Theological seminary New York city
il 1873 Bishop Leonard WAS particu-
larry we'll known throughout missouri
and Kansas, beginning his ministerial
career in Missouri and holding several
important positions in that diocese.
Bishop Leonard is survived BY a widow
and FIVE children
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

Fort Wayne Ind, Dee 4.-St PauPs
German Lutheran church. one Of the
finest houses of worship in this city
has been completely Quilted BY fire,
Nothing is left but the walls The loss
is So, 900. with $4,000 insurance. The
blaze started from the furnace, and the
flames were beyond control when dis
covered, The church was built fifteen
years ago, and St paul's congregation
had just completed payment for it. II
win be rebuilt at once
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
Marty owes nla All = Church.

Harty Gives His All to Church.
ST Louis, Dee 4.-It Is learned that
just prior TO his departure for Manila
Archbishop J = Harry left his entire
fortune, amounting TO almost $4,000
to st, Leo's church, the parish in which
he had spent fifteen years Of his life.
When Archbishop Harty boarded the
train Monday evening to start on bis
long journey to the Philippines, he took
with him only enough money To my his
passage and expenses. He gave his
fortune to help eonsunmate Tie amhi
ton Of his life, 10 see the day WHOM
st Leo's Church. the parochlal resi-
dence and school buildings would BE
free from Indebtedness. Ills action now
leaves The parish owing but Sl4.lTf.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
GERMAN ships 10 visit MobiIe

Mobile. Ala, Dec 1.-The German
consul at this port states that Mobile
will be visited IN January by two
cruisers OF the German western Allan.
tie squadron There are four vessels
III this squadron, and an Of them will
70 to New Orleans Jan Is for q FIVE
days visit Two vessels win then go
to Galveston and tive come 70 this port
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
pierre "a alnrge .in rrnnaferreal.

Paris. Dee & Foreign Minister Del
casse has signed the transfer Of H. f.
de Margerie, counselor Of tine French
embassy at Washington to Madrid
where he will have the same relation
to Ambassador Cambon as existed
while NJ. Cambon was ambassador at
Washington NJ de Margerie and his
wife viii not return TO Washington
but win 90 direct 60 Madrid This also
terminates the prospects Of the project
ed American visit Of NJ Rostand, who
is brother Of Mime. de Margerie.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
Federal erand Jur, laIic- laen-..

Utica, n ", Dec 4 The United
States grand jury handed up the fol
lowing indictments: Clarence y. Hug
gins, AZ. express messenger on the New
York and Ottawa railroad, charged
with smuggling furs into this country
from Canada; Frank III Lounsberry,
letter carrier at Cohoes, charged with
stealing money from the nails, Louns-
berry pleaded not guilty aud was held
in $1,000 bail for the Albany term.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
Louis Eneeihorn Release,,

London, Dec 4-Louis Engelhorn Of
New York, who was arrested at South
ampton NOV n on the arrival there
Of the steamer St. Louis, charged with
grand larceny, was released at Bow
street police court on the production
Of a cable message from Washington
dropping his prosecution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
PennsyIvania Mines cut wages.

Myersdale, Pa, Dec. 4.-Notiees have
been posted at the several mines Of the
Somerset Continental and Merchants
coal companies in this region notifying
the employees of 40 per cent reduc
tion In wages to become effective Dec.
18 Just what the miners organization
will do in the matter is not known.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

Washington. Dee. 4. The following
fourth class postmasters have been ap
pointed:
Maryland AyeneL William o Peter
Pennsylvania Art7, J irwin Miller.
Mount Jackson. William G. Chambers
Redclyfse, Joseph HALL; Sackett VII.
liam Henry Swoon
New York Glendale Station, George
p. Lowe; Humphrey Center, Iudson Ne,
Berry
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
80 nInkes NrnnY TdIe.

Plainyille, Conn, Dec. 4.The Plain
vile. mill Of the Bristol MANUFACTURING
company was badly damaged By a FIRE
which started in the picker room. The
company manufactures knit underwear
and employs about 100 hands. Who win
be thrown ont Of employment probably
for six weeks The damage e the ma.
chinery and stock Is estimated az 50
900 and Is fully covered BY insurance
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

Albany, n. X. Dec 4 = Governor
Odell received the resignation Of sher-
if Fred II Rice Of orleans county
He has as yet taken no action thereon
Governor Odell has accepted the res
ignation Of Charles II Blood Of Ithaca,
district attorney Of Tompkins county.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
rIfteen IInndrea IL -.

New York, pee. 4-0n board the
White Star line steamer Cedric, which
left here for Queenstown and Liver
pool. there We're 1900 steerage passen.
gers, This is the largest number Of
steerage passengers ever carried from
a United States port on any ono steam.
ar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
County Ciaa7rr5sa IET1ce 10 uel.

Connty Naa7TF61sa I2FHce % u
New York Dec 4,-M Linn Bruce
president of the Republican county
committee. has announced that owing
TO business II win be impossible for
him to accept a reelection 70 the place.
He made ills declaration az his head
quarters. Madison avenue. X was
said by Republican politicians that
had MI. Bruce been willing 70 retain
the place OF president he could have
been elected unanimously to fill i
again
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05

New Finance MinIster In Russia.
ST. Petersburg. Dee Acting Eli
nance Minister Pleske is said to have
been granted a prolonged leave Of alf-
sence, and it is reported that NJ. Ko-
beko. member Of the council Of tile
empire. will replace him
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-05
THE WOOD
INVESTIGATION
Melville 4. Stone and Ray Stannard
Baker Before Senate Committee.
LATTER O0NTRADICTS RUN0IE
Says General HAD no Knowledge Of
Famous magazine Article Before II
Was Printed--Wood's Alleged Re-
Iations With Convict BeIIairs.

Washington, Dec, 1.-THE senate com.
mlttee on military affairs resumed its
hearing III connection with charges
filed against General Leonard Wood ~
opposition to his confirmation to be
major general The first witness was
Mr. Melville Il. Stone, general man.
ager Of the Associated Press.
Mr.. Stone was questioned concerning
the report that General Wood hae
sought to retain f. 6. Bellairs as the
representative Of the Associated Press
ait Havana He submitted a letter writ
ten By Major guncie 10 Colonel Charles
y. Diehl assistant general manager oil
the Associated Press. which requested
in behalf of General Wood the reten.
ton OF Bellairs. saying II was impor
tant to have a man representing tha
Associated Press al Havana who WIS
in the confidence OF the military gov.
ernor
Mr. Stone said that the mater was
then under the charge Of Colonel
Diehl Bellairs was retained, bat Ills
previous record was not known to the
officers Of tile Associated Press. When
it became known, Bellairs was dis
charged NJ Stone also was asked IS
to what knowledge General Wood had
of Bellairs' record. but upon this point
he could give tue committee little in
formation. 1t WIS decided that Colonel
Dlehl should be subpUnaed
Ray Stannard Baker tlie man whom
Major Runcie s8ld was ut the dinner
with General Wood aud himself when
the proposed magazine article CRITICS
ing General Brooke was discussed. was
the next witness called.
Mr. Baker denied All testimony of
Major Runeia 50 far as it related h
himself ami General Wood concern.
ing the article attacking General
Brooke. 50 far al he knew, tile wit
ness said. General Wood had no knowl.
edge Of the article
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nenth 81 80 n stnIr.

London, pee 4 The Earl Of Stair
John Hamilton Dalrymple) has died
at Lochinoch, Scotland He was born
in 1919.