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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21

Observations recently made TO Lon
don show that the average rate Of
speed on the streets Of light wagons
was ll5a miles an hour omnlbuses III.
private carriages l2is hanson cabs
1924 and bicycles l6lk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
EsrATE oF ). 80 80.

ESTATE OF D. AFRO CAN'T
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the district Of Wash
lngtOn, Commissioners, to receive. examine and
ADJUST an claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of y. AFRO Camp, late of
the Town Of Barre, IN said District, deceased,
and an claims exhibited in Offset thereto, here
by give notice that We will meet for the purposes
City OF Barre, in said District on the 18th day Of
December and nh day 81 May next, from
one O'Clock r NJ, until four o'clock p. NJ. each
Of said days, and that six months from the 18th
day Of November. A. d. 1903, IS the time limited
by said Court for said creditors 60 present their
claims to as for examination and allowance.
Dated At the city Of Barre this 2ist day Of
November, A. ID. 1903.
ORAMEL III. REED, ,o,,.,.,ssi.....
W. +. SHEPARD, siViicAs'
Sat. Nov q -28, Dee. 81
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21

ROUGH CURLING = wilbur q son, Fast
Barre, will furnish rough curb stone to any
part Of Barre City for CSC per foot. 92p3tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21

FOR sALE-Nice black Cocker SPANIEL dog
very good for children and a good house dog
Inquire at % Elm st., Montpelier VT, evenings
from until Q O'Clock or sundays. 179u2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21

Most Venomous snake.
The venom OF the Australian tiger
snake is the most deadly Of all snake
poisons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

THE IIsfEs win publish Wants, Lost and
Found. For SALE To let. etc.--short advertise
meuts--at the rate Of four lines for twenty-five
cents for the first insertion and i've cents for
each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21
ROOMS WANTED.

WANTED-At once. two or three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. Apply to m +.
III. Times office, costs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21
TRlYELERS RAILWAY GUIDE.
centraI vermont RaIlroad.

Central hGfNM0AN AeeAAA0&As
trains leaving Barre for White River juno
zion Roston, New York and All intervening
noints ats IS a M, u m and i1oi a m. Local
rain Tor White River Junction and WINDSOR
ard intermediate stations leaves ct 500 p n.
Tvain4 leave Barre for Burlington, st, Al
hans. Rouses Point and Ogdensburg AZ $3.50
4 ~. and 81 5, $50 and II q am. Trains con-
,net AZ Essex for points on Rutland road and
tbe A Ia connects with New York train tor
Montreal and points west leaves Barre IS
Sos $50 and u N.
SSor Wiflianstowu leave Barre i.29 and 4So
n m. Leave Wiiliamstown ct TO a. ~. and
2.30 p. IA.
Montpelier Wells River Railroad,
Commencing june ~, 1903
rrafns leave Barre for Wells River con-
necting AZ that point wife trains going both
north and south, 81 30 m l2.45 ana 3lb p.
~ The Il. Is train connects with train Tor Bos-
TON. aud north for Lisbon, Littleton. kabyans
ana lancaster. also with Montreal express. and
the 7.s0 and Bis trains with st. Johnsoury
trains leave Barre for Montpelier at T90
ro20 4. M, .45. 8.t5, 40 and $50 p. M
Electric Street Railway,
fYars leave square 10 Barre for Montpelier ,.
IS 1ninutes Of and IS minutes past the hour
Taave Montpelier for Barre on the hour and
hsif hour until 10 p. n.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21
B0ARDFPS WANTED.

B0ARDERs WANTED-At "a Depot Square.
Board BY the day pr week. Apply. f93tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21

FOR sALE--My entire rig for hauling granite,
consisting Of heavy horses. harness, wagons and
sieds. Paul Terrieo Montpelier, VT. f2Gtf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21
FOR SALE AT CASSIE FARM

FOR SALE AT CASSIE FARM.
Milk-Our wagon delivers twice a day.
Hay-Delivered promptly in bulk
shetland Ponies From imported stock
Pigs and Shoates BY the registered sire
Barre Jim, q. j. VIC.
Collie Pnps-sable and white, from registered
stock Apply 70 George Cassie, East Street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-21
WORK WANTED.

WANTED-Place to work in store. Trade is
that Of shoemaker. Speaks both English and
Italian. For further particulars address John
AntOnelii, Box 100 Barre City. colts
WANTED--Piace to work for board while
attending school. Address, school" Times
Office. l66tf
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03
LESSONS OF PATRIOTISM
Young Men f1uss Learn Thesa or the
Repubiae 70 In Danger.

ia VERY citizen Of this great repub.
liz lie owes it to himself and the land
ia Of his birth to develop all that Is
best in him, since it is character
that is needed if the nation is to grow into
its finest possibilities. This thought leads
the Wellspring to observe that the great
task before the boys and young men who
are now about passing through Fourth Of
July fervors is to make men Of themselves.
That really is what we are here for-not to
gather money, to do few things large or
small, to win fame, to achieve power, but
to grow into worthy manhood. If he is a
benefactor who makes two blades Of grass
grow where there was only one growing
before, he is much more benefactor who
adds some new quality to his own character,
making himself somewhat better man.
Patriotism demands of young men the very
best manhood they can build.
They should be true. Truth is one Of the
foundation stones in every fabric of worthy
character. 1t is not enough to be truthful
in speech, never uttering any false word.
One may conform to the law of truth in this
way and yet lack truthfulness in other ways,
Strength is another quality of patriotic
manhood. 1t is not easy to be good in the
business world, in politics, in society. One
needs to be strong in order to live out noble
principles and to do the things which q
man must do if he would take his place
among men and live righteously. He must
be able to stand in the face Of all manner Of
opposition and temptation and of all subtle
influence. Then while the patriotic man
must be true and strong, he must also be
gentle. Gentleness is the flower Of noble
character. There are men who are true
and strong, but are ungentle, and thus fail
Of a really noble manhood. Courage is an
other essential element in manliness. Cour-
age is not merely quality by itself in a
noble li6e-it is a necessary element in all
other qualities. 1t takes courage to be true,
and to be strong, and even to be gentle in a
worthy sense.
Another duty of patriotism is interest in
all that belongs to the life of the country.
Every young man should train himself in
the affairs Of good citizenship. Voting is
not merely privilege--it is a sacred duty
as well. The voting should be intelligent.
Young men should learn to think and to
inquire, not casting their ballots blindly
and thoughtlessly with the party to which
they are attached, but making sure that
they are casting them for men who are
worthy. The twentieth century patriot
ought to be independent enough never to be
compelled by party rules to vote for m
unworthy candidate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

o pack of lesser animals, barked about it.
There was dancing pavilion for the coun-
try lads and lasses, foot races, horse races,
egg and potato contests, and everywhere
the blare of the local brass band. Maple
vile was nothing if not patriotic, and on
this day it gave vent to its feelings without
reserve. The long, dusty street, fanked
by two and three-story buildings, was gay.
with banners and bunting overhung with
the stars and stripes men and women in
holiday attire laughed and chatted in the
shade of awnings; awkward country youths
and their blushing partners promenaded-
through the parks or drank cooling drinks
at the booths on the corners of the streets;
shouting and hustling boys fssd crackers
under the feet of horses hitched to rail-
ings; and over all the blazing summer sun.
This scene Of patriotic merriment was
turned to CONSERVATION as the cry of fire
rang out like trumpet above the din and
chatter Of the assembled populace. Itswept
the crowd a. hurricane sweeps prairie
and songs and banter were changed to
shouts Of CONSERVATION. The Maybury
store, the most pretentious building of the
town, was at once the center Of all eyes.
Up to the clear blue sky wound column
Of smoke, growing in volume with every
passing second. Men came running with
axes, buckets of water and lengths Of gar
den hose, caught up as they might be from
anywhere. The volunteer hook and ladder
company, the only fire organization Of
which the town could boast, dragged their
machine out of the city hall and came rat
fling down the street. But before anything
could be done the big wooden structure was
wrapped in flames, and all efforts were
turned to saving other buildings and hold.
ing the fire in check.
Suddenly, above the shouts and rushing
Of feet, the clatter of chains and buckets,
and the crash of breaking timbers, there
rose a, cry of horror.
Maybury's voice She stood in the street
before the burning building, her face lifted
and her arms outstretched toward an upper
window, from which the aged face of her
father looked despairingly. The flames
had already swept over the lower stories
Of that part Of the building, SO that to reach
him from tie street was impossible.
Father, father!" she cried; will no one
save my father!" There was moment Of
intense silence. Who could hope to reach
him through that roar of fame and smoke?
The tragedy Of seeing a human being perish
before their eyes without hope of succor
paled every cheek, stilled every heart. Then
calm voice broke the stiffness.
Stand ready, men, to take him when he
is lowered" was the order, andI q man.
pushing his way through the crowd, sprang
across the space cleared by the heat and
through the door Of the burning store
TT is Fourth-of.July Pete" cried one.
He is mad, J" shouted another. The crowd
stood breathless, waiting. AT the rear Of
the long storeroom stood a rack ON which
were wound coils Of rope. Snatching one
Of the spindles from the frame, Pete threw,
it over his shoulder ard fought his way.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

the old man in his arms. A moment later
he was on the peak of the roof, running
back and forth, seeking place where his
burden could be safely lowered. There is
one point not yet reached by the flames.
Here he stands, and, making the rope fast
about the old mans body, lowers him over
the caves. Below, men rush into the burn
ing air to catch and bear him away in safe
ty the moment he shall come within reach.
Now he is in their arms and they struggle
back. But the rope on the body detains
them. "Cut the ropel" cries the man on
the roof, but they either do not hear him
Or are unable to obey. Then the man leans
forward and losses the rope from him.
They rush back and the old man is out
Of danger. But the rope that might have
served similar purpose for his preeerver
trails useless across the dusty street. They
look aloft. They see the vagabond, Pete,
take from his neck small brown some
thing and, tearing it open, lift out the
eilken flag. He holds it aloft and waves it
CALAMITY in the fame-lit air. Then he folds
r his arms across his breast and stands erect
between earth and sky. A great sob goes
t up from the crowd, but his head bows not,
| his gaze, never waivers. Then there is a
crash, great wave of smoke and fame
shoots high aloft, and the walls Of the build
ing totter and fall. Fourth-of-July Pete
had celebrated his last birthday on earth.
In little graveyard on the hill over
looking the town there Is modest stone
on which is inscribed: Sacred to the
memory Of Peter Daniels, Hero" and every
Fourth Of July an elderly woman may be
seen kneeling beside the mound watering
the flowers with her tears. And often she
says, as she stoops above the sacred dust:
"a greater glory than this no man may
t know"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

~ TIE had been christened Peter Dam
IL iels, but owing to the fact of his
u having been born on the great day
of national independence his COM
rades early dubbed him Fourth-of-July
Pete, and by that name he came to be
known throughout the village.
Whether there was some subtle connec.
ton between his name and the character
be developed must be left to the specula.
lions of those versed in the mysteries Of
psychology. It is certain the villagers
hever carried their logic SO far. But true
It is that Pete began to celebrate his indi-
yidual independence sooner than most
boys and kept it up with a persistence
worthy of better purpose. His parents
were among the founders of Mapleville and
rs such held a foremost place in the social
life of the settlement. Had they been in
clined to boast of their lineage they might
have done SO without excuse. For both
father and mother came of good old New
England stock. But they were simple,
homely-minded people, content to toll to-
ward competence, and to serve the Lord
according to the teachings of the Scrip
lures.
Had Fourth of July Pete been content
to follow in the footsteps Of his worthy.
parents he might have held front rank in
the community. As a. youth he was a, gem
eral favorite and the g6ssips declared that
he and Ellen Maybury, only daughter Of
the leading merchant Of the town, were
sure to make match. But Pete had no
inclination to work, and little more for
rudy. He spent whole days in the woods
Or on the rivers bank He was the best
wing shot, the cleverest fisherman, and the
surest guide in all that country road. He
MAS the life Of "bees" and "raisings," could
play the fiddle with dash and spirit that
would set the heels Of the Oldest going, but
he did none of these things with any profit
70 himself. The game and fish taken he
gave away, and his services, with or with
but his fiddle, were as free as sunshine.
He was soon known as good -for-noth.
ing" and society, which is much the same,
be it in country village or metropolis.
ostracised him; not because he was idle,
but because he neglected to conform to
custom.
Peter Daniels was one person and Fourth
of-July Pete was another in the eyes Of Mrs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

Grundy. Once a man has become vaga.
bond there is nothing he may do that 10
not evil. However innocent may be his in
tentions, his acts are sure to be condemned.
Pete drank liquor, too, a great deal Of
liquor. At such times he grew respondent,
morose, sullen. Once he met Ellen May
bury when his eyes were dull and his legs
unsteady. He stood for moment as if
waking from dream, then staggered into
an alleyway and was not seen again in the
village for whole year. During this time
his father and mother died and the prop
erty that might have come to him went
to the church. This did not seem to trou-
BILE Pete in the least. He continued to sun
himself on the river bank, to give away
his catch and to spend what little money
he earned at odd times at the ill-smelline
bars of the town.
But one thing Pete would not part with.
About his neck hung small channels skin
bag which he guarded with the greatest
care. He had worn it since his sixteenth
birthday. On that occasion Ellen May
bury had presented him with a small silken
dag. TT is the most appropriate present"
che had sand with a light laugh; you are
fourth-of'July Pete, you know, and should
have Tag all of your own" Pete accept
ed the token, stammered his thanks and
hurried away. But the gift was precious
IN his eyes and he hung it about his neck to
look at 1T often as the years went by and
wonder what might have happened had he
been strong enough to have kept sober and
made himself worthy of her.
. Fourth Of July was being celebrated in
Mapleville. There had been a long pro-
eession OF floats representing the different
industries OF the town, with others on which
Young girls in becoming costumes had inn
perforated the virtues, or declared the
|btates Of the union. The one coud smned,
cannon. which the fsBressatatlvs q sha
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

Unum. Tn servant Of people Your serv-
ant, fellow citizens. Tasiff must be revised.
Bellowhart viii do it. Tariff must not he
meddfed with. Bellowhard will see to it.
Bellowhard is your servant. Command
Bellowhard. Bellowhard knows everything.
prolonged cheers.) Wonderful country.
Give me liberty OF give me death. (Cheers)
Bellowhard favors public buildings for Bosh-
vile. Tremendous cheers.) Bellowhard
ell introduce bill for public building.
Beshyille's all right. tSo's Bellowhard.)
Election next fall. Bellowhard is not cleo
Pioneering, hence will stop. Bellowhard 10
nodest, hence will close with three cheers
Tor Boshyille." Zip, hip, hurrsh!) Exit
Bellowhard. Exit gay throug. Exit empty
lemonade tub. Exeunt omnes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

bon streamers. Company "A, Boshville
Rifles, nobby uniform, Capt. Julius Caesar
Runaway commanding. Evolutions superb.
Peers Of Kaiser Wilhelm's grenadiers.
Everybody appltuds. Fair women wave
handkerchiefs. His Honor, Mayor Smithy-
smith, aldermen, city officials, in carriages.
Knights Errant with plumed hats, swords
flashing in bright summer sun. Two hun
dred Queer Fellows, full regalia. Two hun.
ared Worhngmen. Other orders Nine
hundred men in line. Unparalleled sue
cess. Boshville outdoes all competitors
Grestest town in state. We are the PEG.
pie. Don't forget it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

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chasers everywhere.
Timid ladies stuffed
ears. Made no differ
ence to boys. Enjoyed
themselves all the
more. Johnny Green,
SON Of respec CITE d
townsman, Ebeaezer
Green, Main street
grocer, fred toy pistol
all morning. Sad &C.
cidsnt ct noon. Lost
two fingers. Sam
Smith, son Of Tonsor-
ial Artist Smith,
bellevue avenue, shot
off giant frecracker
and right hand. 9th
er calamities numer-
GUS. Saddest of all:
Little George Peck,
only child Of Widow
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

Dusy unOTOuSnldTcS
Beautiful decorations
everywhere. Every.
body out and stirring,
Boshville's f air e 8 1
daughters W e airing
sashes-red, white and
blue. Faces betray-
ing patriotic interest.
Sight pleasing to gods
and men. Great COM
motion. Band begins
to play. Boshville's
famous Silver Cornet
band. Renders Yam.
kee D o cd ! e. I'm
bounded enthusiasm.
Procession m o v e 8.
Semper Paratus Hose
company in lea d.
True k embellished
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03
The Foundation OF Health.

NOnriShment is the foundation Of
health life strength. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure is the one great medicine
that enables the stomach and digest
i've organs to digest, assimilate and
transform all foods into the kind Of
blood that nourishes the nerves. and
feeds the tissues. KodOl lays the
foundation for health. Nature does
the rest. Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and
all disorders of the stomach and digest
i've organs are cured by the use OF
Kodol. Sold by Shuttleworth Drug
Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

well, sonny. did you have good time
on the Fourth?" !,
"Best I ever had. Our barn caught fire
three times and fireman broke his leg. J.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

S;lvsr Co,net, hand
TIhrn. ~ ,cen+sr ~
,ronnds M,s;c c.s.as
Gen;ai msvor Jsci.rs.
snsal;ns 4. . or5.r
P rsvser Raw NJ
c-',,s
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

what's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels,
the stomach, the liver and kidneys
strong and active. Burdock Blood
Bitters does 10.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

Mulberry street and Hawthorne avenue,
found lamented pas pistol on shelf in
nloset. Thought it was unloaded. Played
with IL. Sudden explosion. Funeral Sat
hrday, two p. m. Unhappy widow. Public
gymYathy goes out to her. Poor little
Geessie. Sad tale Of woe.
X q. w. WEIPPIERT
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

to stairway that led to the second moor.
A moment later he reappeared beside the
old man at the window. He thrust out his
tanned face with its frame Of brown locks,
waved a message of hope to the girl stand
Ing below, pale with fright and emotion,
nointed TO the roof and diaapueared With
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

Miss Oldgirl-Yes, ! refused him last
Fourth of July and he got drunk and stayed
drunk for nearly week.
Miss Fyppe-Well, he carried the cele
bration to greater extreme than thought
he would.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

&
I1NETHlNKS hear that grand debate
III Whore, In tho mighty scales Of fate,
Trembled the fortunes Of the State
To bear at last Nation:
They signi the old bell to and fro
Filings out the news to all below, 80
And soon tho waiting world shall know
OF Freedoms Declaration.
uND there, whore drifts the dark smoke Tar.
- The banner of the stripe and star,
Above tho ruthless fields Of war,
FIutters In all it's glory;,
Behold where yonder scarlet line
In silence stands and makes no sign
The sunbeams Of October shine,
And Yorktown tells its story.
FLING out the nag our fathers gavei
Fling ont the dag they died to savei
Fling out tho nag that loved tho brave
Who wore Rights Segimsutalss
Remember Saratoga's plain,
Remember Quebec's leaden rain;
They fought and fell, but not In vain,
The glorious continentals.
TT floats to-day from sea to sea
The banner of the brave and free;
Its stars and stripes mean liberty
And tell to all their story
How years ago our patriot sires
Amid the battles furnace fires
Saw In that nag their hearts, desires,
And crowned its folds with glory
4. O. HARBAUGH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

She Tried to BE.
Maud-so Jack is engaged, is he?
And IL Lucy the bride to beS
Irsne-No; she's the tried-to-bs-
The Tyre.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03
Robbed Right and Left.

+ Mrs. Homestay-I'll bet lots Of the peo-
pie who closed up their houses and went
away to the summer resorts to spend the
Fourth have been robbed.
Mr.. Homestay-That's SO. These sum-
mer resort men are becoming holder from
wear to wear.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

lily gazed breathless at this strange
tragedy of the air. Then they went back
to the sick room to tell of the terrible
struggle for life they had just witnessed.
1t did not occur to them that under their
very eyes more terrible, more pathetic
struggle was going on daily.
There can be nothing more pitiful
than the struggle the consumptive
makes against disease. The greatest
help in this struggle is gained by the
use of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. It cures obstinate coughs, weak
and bleeding lungs, emaciation, and
other ailments which if neglected or
unskillfully treated find a fatal terminus
ton in consumption.
Yin 1893 one of my daughters was suffering on
account of a severe cough, hectic fever, wasting
of flesh and other symptoms of diseased lungs,n
writes Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman, of Bariurn
Springs Iredell Co., NJ G. NJ promptly gave
her DR.. R. v. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
with gratifying success, and she now enjoys
excellent health. This being true, hereby
heartily endorse your medicines.n
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery There is nothing e Just
as good for diseases Of the stomach,
blood and lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist the
action Of the Discovery
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-03

Harold,s Ample Patriotism.
Willie Shoot lighting frecracker)- Say,
Harold, amt you glad when the Fourth
comes around?
Harold Pop lighting pinwheel) Amt i!
Gee! If I had my way, we'd have Fourth
Of July every month.