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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

We reglster an earnest wish that the
weather Will be such that the bit OF per
manent street at the south end Of Main
street may be finished this fall It would
be too bad to be compelled to leave the
street as It now is.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

DR.. w Seward Webb celebrated his re-
turn to shelburne from England by hold
ing pheasant shoot in which $40 Of the
birds were killed. Enough and safety
Of sport, 1t wonld seem.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

The Rutland News expresses a fear that
Horace W Bailey Of Newbury will not &C.
cept the position Of United States marshal
at salary Of $4,000 a year. Horrible
thought put It from you.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

The Cossacks have INDUCED in some
more Of their sport with Armenians and
have killed several hundred Of them The
latter did not tamely submit TO the butch
cry however, and the death list is not all
on one side. Jnst for once the civilized
world would like to hear that the Cos
socks got more than they bargained for in
the line Of massacre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

The president Of the United States is As
years old today He is conspicuous ex =
ample Of the young man in politics, for
without exception Theodore Roosevelt is
the youngest man to occupy the presiden-
tlal chair When he was first called to
the position he was 40 years Of age, and
preyions to that time Ulysses s. Grant had
the distinction Of being the youngest pres
ident to assume the responsible position.
Grant was Az years Of age and fresh from
his victories in the civil war, when called
to be head Of the American republic 1t
is a noteworthy fact that in the list Of 20
presidents since the founding Of the re-
public all had reached the age Of 80 when
elected, with the exception Of five, Frank
lin Pierce, q. S. Grant, James A. Car
field Grover Cleveland, at his first cleo
tlon, and the present encumbent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
NOW is TIE TINE
Don't Wait! Special Offer!

American Beauty CoSets absolutely the best $500 Corset
in America barring none have put stock the past week
nearly one thousand pairs this celebrated Corset Models
fit any Strait Front Full Form, Extended Hip, French
Shape No I69 Straight Front GdIes, Military Front etc This
large purchase enables give pick out o our soo
Corset stock for the balance Of this week only oOc Remem
ber 90 Corset for 00c and every pair absolutely guaranteed
Your money back you want Our large and increasing sales
this department speak well for this Corset Halt ct the ladies
in Barre wear the American Beauty Corset Why YOU Try
pair Of the 500 kind for 0Oc very liberal offer Fifty of
the celebrated Armorside Cosets also included this sale
Corset Department on Second Floor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

IN ancient religion dancing came to
tle one Of the chief acts Of worship.
Religious professions went with song
and dance to the Egyptian temples,
ana plato said that all dancing ought
to be thus an act Of religion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
JTNGLES AND JESTS.


Substantially. do yon care a rap
whether ! appear well or notq
He Cautiously What kind Of d
wrap ?-Detroit Free Press,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

We wander homeless through the street;
We don't know where we're at
They won't have dogs nor parrots
Nor babies In our fiat
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

WI have fine line Of souvenir postal
ards. D. ]. Dodge's jewelry store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

Misery likes company. doesn't hep
Yes, but wen / sees him comm
never is at homer ATLANTA Constitu.
tion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
Banyan Trees.

Banyan trees are remarkable for the
fact that their branches droop down
Ho tile ground and take root as separate
stems.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

Fleece lined Jersey vests, all sizes. a
Todd one for ladies and misses at only zoe
each. Veale \ knight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

ola gold and silver wanted at refners'
,riceg Il exchange for goods at f. +. Burr's
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

il f0fi line Of over-gaiters for sale at
iadoer e McIean's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
ANIMAL TALES.

1t costs $40 week to feed a horse
in Pretoria. There is plenty of fertile
land in the country, but little water
Owing to the quantities Of grain used
for feeding the captive birds hi the
London geological gardens sparrows
assemble in such great numbers as to
become almost a plague.
Alfred Lewis of Shelby county. Ky,
has pair Of large California goats
which he drives like d team Of horses.
One day recently he drove from his
farm into Danville. four miles. in less
than thirty minutes.
John Lipe Of Rich Hill. Mo-, bought
cow for $50 ten years ago and put
her on his farm He now has a good
herd of cattle. all descended from this
animal. and the other day he sold the
old COW herself for the same amount
Of money that be gave for her.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
when The FROST i On the Pun

when the Frost Is ON the Pump kim
When the frost is on the pumpkin and
the folders in the COW,
And the hungry hog is calm to his tootsy
wootsy SOW,
And the hen is in the hennery layin eggs
to beat the band.
WAL, it's then that TIN the maddest,
merriest Reuben In the land
Fer the sun Is brightly shinin' IN the same
old sassy way
And the cellars fun OF taters, and the
barn is fun OF hay.
And am fun Of cider hard as granite,
I'LL allow,
When the frost is on the pumpkin and the
folders in the COW.
There's somethin' kind Of double like
about the things / see;
see a dozen buildin's whar there's only
two or three
But. gosh amt no quitterl Fiji the
tumbler to the briYn;
III .guip It down, by ginger, though my
sights a-gittin' dim
m done with my fall plowin', and the
thrashin's over. too,
And so I might as well tank up q little;
wouldn't you?
20 give us-hic-another swigl Lesh drive
dun care away,
When fro-frosh is on--hic-pumpkin and
cidersh in-ja-jayl
Kansas City Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

II told him I never wanted him to
speak to me again, and that he should
not attempt 70 call me back, and that
was going straight home and there was
no use tn calling me, and and / won
der if the silly thing intends to wait
until am clear out Of hearingf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
MISS FANNIE YOUNG DEAD.
Esteemed Montgomery Woman Ex-
 nires Suddenly.

Death came suddenly and unexpectedly Co Miss Fannie Young about O clock yes- terday afternoon at the residence of her brother. Mir. l.. Young, 323 Washington Street.
 A few minutes before her death Miss Young complained of feeling a little nau- seated and sent servant for a glass of water. After she had drunk the water she suddenly fell from her chair to the floor. A physician was immediately sum moned and upon examination said that Miss Young had died of apoplexy.
 Miss Young was 53 years of age. She was born in Bavaria and with her father, MT. Joseph Young. came to Montgomery when very small child. Miss Young was widely known in Montgomery and was highly esteemed on aoaount of her fine character and sunny disposition She is survived by a brother, MT. Ia Young, and several nephews and nieces.
 The funeral of Miss Young will take place from the residence of her brother. MT. L. Young. at o'clock this after noon. Rabbi Marks of Atlanta will off, ciate in the absence of Rabbi A. J. Mess ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
EVIDENCE IS ALL IN
GRAVEL PIT COMMITTEE TO RE.
 PORT TO COUNCIL.
Special Meeting of That Body to be Held Latter Part of Week. Alderman Gunter Made
 Statement.

The select committee of the City Coun- eil of Montgomery investigating reported corruption in the City Council in connec- Aion with the passage of a resolution to buy a gravel pit. met yesterday afternoon after an adjournment of two days and completed the taking of evidence.
 Alderman Gaston Gunter, member of 4he Committee, made a voluntary state- xnent to the Committee, which was taken stenographically. The Committee then discussed the matter generally in execu- tive session and adjourned to meet We'd nesday, when the report to the Council will be prepared.
 This report will be presented at call i. ed meeting of the Council this week. AL dermen Nathan Lobman, Chairman Of 7 the Committee. will be absent from Mont gomery until Wednesday and on that &C., count the report will not be filed at an earlier date.
 The Committee has held four sessions during which witnesses were examined. Those who testified were: City EngiSeer D. w. Ford, City Inspector of Streetn Campbell Jones. Mayor-elect Thomas H. Carr, Aldermen-elect James J. Sullivap, E. H. Lewis, E. G. Fowler c. T. Fitz- patrick, w. w. Graves, Paul w. Smith, R. ]. Chambers. A. M. Baldwin, John c. Carter, John Detwerler. Aldermen Roed- CT, Hartley. Haygood and Fleming and General John w. A. Sanford.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
GLOBE SIGHTS.

French paper states that two Frenchrnen recently succeeded in reaching the summit of Mount ATarat. in Palestine, at a height os LnIfo rect The inhabitants of the regions surrounding Mount Ararat will still beIievs that the mountain is absolutely inaccessible though It Is known that as far back as Iaoo the summit was ascended by Parrot In Iaa5 the Russian. Altonswooff, succeeded in reach Ins 'he summit Of all the persons however who ever ascendedto the top of the famous mountain none is better known than General Gordon, the hero of Khartoum, who in ls5a ascended the highest point of Mount Ararat
 In his drives through Edinburgh the king renewed his acquaintance with the castle wherein lie the regalia of his ancestors the
 honors of Scotland" which are of consider ably greater age than the regalia which did duty at the coronation last year. The crown was gfrst used at the coronation of Dacid IT In 1929. and two concentric circles were add ca Tn the reign of James V. The scepter was made in the reign of this monarch, and the sword of state was presented to James " In 1907 by Pope Julius II. The last occasion on which the regalia were used was at the coronation of Charles II in l65l Shortly af- terward they were conveyed for greater secur- ity from Edinburgh castle to Dunnottar castle one of the strongest fortresses in Scotland. During its siege by Cromwell the regaiia were carried from the castle by a strategem devised by the wife of the Governor and the wife of the minister of Kinnen Church. where they remained till the restoration. when they removed to Edinburgh castle Sir Walter Scott was the means of discovering them in 1878, for they had been slowed away in the ancient chest and utterly forgotten.
 Just before King Edwards visit to Paris Le Figaro suggested that the Government should clean the newspaper Mosques the boulevards and along the Seine of the filthy caricatures which some of them exhibited for sale The authorities took action. but the proprietors of several kiosques withdrew the caricatures during the royal visit. In one or two instances a proprietor who failed to show good taste in this matter was attacked by a crowd of students and his literary and pie torial wares thrown into the street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Question of Inside Price.

Chicago Evening Post.
 The man seemed to be very much exc cited.
 we've made a bet" he said. ''on a question of law, and we've agreed to leave it to you
 "Tll do the best can to settle it." re- turned the great lawyer. gratified by this evidence of the opinion in which he was held. What is the question of law?' why, a $2 cat belonging to Brown ate a s1O bird belonging to Jones, and we want to know who has legal title to the combination of bird and cat"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Notions.

Jap Rose, a very fine quality of Glycerine Soap, advertised in mag. azines at Ksc the cake. Monday 8 T-3c the cake.
 Pearl Buttons IS and 2Oc values, sizes 2o-32 and '74-4 hole. Mon- day HOG the dog.
 Hair Rolls, all sizes and all col- Ors, value I5c. Monday HOG each.
 De Yampert, s Fluid, one of the very best disenfectants, full pint bottles, value 35c. Monday PIC a a bottle.
 Veronica Combs, the latest in back combs. Useful as we'll as orr namental.s Monday, 2Sc each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
METHODIST.

Court Street M. E. Church-Corner O Church and Lee Streets. Rey: J. A; Rice P D Past9 rssidePce S Gnureh by Rev, Rev. Frank seay. The Epwortf League will conduct the 8 o'clock service in the evening, Address by R. 9. Dlakey E;s,key Sunday School at 9:3O a. m, w w. Pearson, Superintendent. Leagn- Devotional Meeting at D. m. Public cor dially invited to all these services
 Dexter Avenue Methodist Church. cor. ner Dexter Avenue and McDOnougt % pasior: residence. IA North Hull Street phone SO4. Sunday School at 9:SO a. m. A. Roemer. Superinto ndent Preaching a} Il a. m. by the pastor. No services at niG6t ag6 ssnior JaaIor easae asasue 7,S at D. Board of Stewards meets Thurs day night before the first Sunday ir each month. Ladies Aid Society meets the first and third Mondays at D. m. and the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets every Tuesday afternoon al 5 o'clock.
 Clayton Street Methodist Church, Rev J. T. Mangum. pastor, residence 461 Clay. m and 8. p, m. by the pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m, w. B. Carlton, Super intcndent Prayer meeting "Wednesday evening at TAO; Junior League, Sunday al ps J, P. Carroll, President; Ladies' Aid Socie. ty meets first and third Mondays at 1 D. m.
 Perry Street Methodist Church, corner Perry and Noble Streets--Rev J. IT James. pastor. residence. lOOs South Hull Sunday School, 9:50 a. m., Fred S. Ball Superintendent: Associate superintendent F. NJ. Mosley. Preaching by the pastor morning and night. Prayer meeting Wednesday at S:15 p. m.
 Fifth Avenue Methodist church-Rev F c. Nave. pastor; residence No. Clayton Park: phone 750 Preaching at Il a. m. and p. m; Sunday School at 9:3O a. m. J. A. Reeves, Superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:3O p. m. The Wo. mans Foreign Missionary Society meets the fourth Sunday of each month at 3 D. m. The Ladies Aid Society meets the second Sunday in each month at D. m. Methodist Protestant Church. cornet Bibb and Moulton Streets-Rev. J. P. Morgan. pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.
 m R W Owen Superintendent Preach l ing at Il a. m., and s ?. m. by Rev. W
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Mrs piFlv,s Funeral.

The fuseral of Mrs. l.. J. Difly, who died at the residence of her son. MT P. F. Diffiy, Friday morning. took place from St. PeteT's Catholic Church yester- day morning at lO:3O o'clock. Rev. Father Hugh OBrien otilciated.
 The funeral was largely attended. The remains of Mrs. Difiy were buried in Oakwood Cemetery.
 The following gentlemen were active pall-bearers: J. J. Solomon, Hugh Gal lagher, M. Stapleton. Mike Graham. John Fitzpatrick, Mir. Mapes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
To FNTER PRIzE DRILL.
Negro Company Will Camp in
 Savannah.

The Capital City Guards. the local negro military company. and the only one in Alabama, will leave tomorrow morning for Savannah. Ga. where it will partici- pate in a five days encampment with the coIored troops of Georgia.
 The Guards will take part in prize drill while in Savannah and they are ex- pected to make fine showing.
 The company under Captain A. D. Robinson will leave tomorrow about fifty strong Krag-Jogensen rifles and new uniforms have been recently issued to the company and it makes the best appear anee in it's history.
 The company is well drilled. Its drills Aupon the street have been complimented and 1t is thought that it will show up well with any negro company in the South. The company is orderly, we'll be- alaved and under good discipline.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

planters in this section plant no corn. claiming that 1t is cheaper to raise cot ton and buy corn.
 Some progressive farmers have made successful attempts in raising alfalfa and 1t will probably be raised in large quantities here in a few years.
 Captain Clair Munford has reported the largest crop of oats. 1000 bushels, grown on Mrs. s. J. Hudson's plantation near town.
 Professor A. M. Spessard and wift re- turned this week from their Eastern out ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

have at one time and another known all the celebrities. Tell me. what sort of comparison would you make between Tal- mage and Mark Twain'T'' That is rath- CT a difficult question to answer" re- piled the major. with a twinkle in his eyes. But I'll say this: One of them lied only when he had to and the other lied whether he had to or not"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Commissions i'm the Guard.

Adjutant General W. w. Brandon, has commissioned Andrew c. McKenna Second Lieutenant of Company E, Deca- tur
 It is reported that Captain M. N. Pride has resigned on account of i'll health and that this company is to be reorganized. but the resignation has net yet been re- ceived at the Adjutant Generals office.
 James M. Moore has been commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company B, Flor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
One Sermon in 300 Years.

New 1Ork Press.
 The only sermon preached by a Pope in 300 years was that of Plus TX. in 1s47. A great crowd had assembled to listen to the famous Padre Ventura in Santa An drea della Valle, Rome. but the preacher failing to appear ''Pio Mono" entered the pulpit and gave sermon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
SUPPLIES FOR SOLDIERS.
Adjutant General Sending Equipment
 to Guardsmen.

to Guardsmen.
 Adjutant General w. W. Brandon is still busy sending out ordnance and quartermaster supplies to the Alabama National Guard.
 The new Krag-Jorgensen rifles and new clothing were furnished the 1st and End infantry regiments in camp, and the 3rd regiment is being supplied as rapidly as the commanding officers comply with the requirements as to their bonds. The carbines have been received and will be sent out to the cavalry in the next week. They are the same mechanism and calibre as the Krag rifle, although shorter, but very effective as a weapon
 When the National Guard of Alabama gets the full equipment which is now on hand and will be sent out in the next few days they will be equal to any similar organization in the country and will be ready for any emergency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
COMPLAIN OF RAIN.
Perry Farmers Think Cotton Crop
 Will Be Injured.

Uniontown, Aug. 15.-(Special. )-There iS no certainty as to calculations about a cotton crop until the crop Is ginned and packed. There has been in this section the promise of the largest crop of cotton for many years. but some farmers are now complaining of two much rain, and during the past week reports of the army worm are coming in from every direc- tion. Some farmers began poisoning their crop this week, but a heavy rain last night probably washed off the poi
 son. great many farmers are prepar- ing to poison the cotton when the next crop of worms make it's appearance about ten days from now. One of the best crops of corn ever made here is now se- cured. Unfortunately some of the largest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
What Cortelyou Can Do.

Hartford Times.
 If Secretary Cortelyou shall carry out the purpose attributed to him, of limiting the activity of Mark Hanna's high tarin propagation plant, known until recently as the Treasury Bureau of Statistics, he will make an immediate addition to the dignity of his new Department of Com merce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
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cATHoLrn

St. Peters Church. Rev. D. Savage Second Mass at 9:30 a. m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the late mass. Mass during the week will be at 6:30 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

First Church of Christ Scientist holds its regular Sunday morning services at Ii o'clock. Wednesday night testimonial meeting at 7:30 Sunday school at 9:3O Q. m. Reading room IS 1-2 South Perry Street, open daily from 10 a. m. to D. m. All are invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Death of a Child.

Clifford Stanton Pernell, the eleven months old son of Mir. and Mrs. Austin P. Pernell, late of San Francisco, Cal, died at the home of his parents, 1O6 Vir- gihia Avenue yesterday. No arrange ments have been made for the funeral
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

uerron Street and Fourth Avenue, West End, one block from car line. Sunday School at 3:30 D. m.. Rev. Charles Hodge, priest in charge. Evening prayer and sermon Sunday at 7:3O p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
BAPTIST

Firs-: Baptist Church. lIev. c. A. St, ke- ley, D. D.. residence 8 Wilkinson Street, telephone 37s.-Preaching ii a. m. by Rev. J. D. Dickinson of Gadsden. No services at night. Sunday School at 9:30 a. m., M. Cody, Superlntendent Han tlst Young Peoples Union Sunday eveil- ing at 6:SO o'clock. Prayer meeting Wed nc3day evening at 7:30 o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
EPISCOPAL.

St Johns Church, Madison Avenue Rev. Edward Ellerbe Cobbs. Rector. The School, 9.3O a. m. Morning prayer and sermon Il a. m.; evening prayer, p. m. Evening prayer Friday. 6 p. m. Services will be conducted by Rev. c. R. Hodge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

shortly before Major J. B. Pond, the slecture bureau expert" was taken with what proved to be his last illness he was entertaining some friends at dinner
 whan one of X them asked: Major, you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Church of the Holy Comforter-Stewart McQueen, Rector-T. Gardner Foster and Joseph B. Jones. Wardens. Services today a. m.; administration of the Holy Communion; 9:SO. morning prayer and sermon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Fancy Cakes.

Order some Cakes to-day to go with your Ice Cream. We have all kinds. Or ders filled over phone. Trading stamps riven Dowes. , rPhone 55. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Lace Curtains.

You Don't get bargain like this every day so if you are going to need any curtains very soon come Monday and take advantage of these low Prices. Nottingham Lace Curtains 3 yards long with crochet edge worth z5c Special for Monday ...................59 soc
 Nottingham Lace Curtain 3 I-2 yards long 63 inches wide, worth S2.0o. Special for Monday. ....................... $I.I0
 Ruffed Muslin Curtain 3 yards long with deep RuffIe and lace trimmed worth SI.5O pair Special for Monday. y.....,.................SI SI.H0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
s. Frazer of Union Springs. Prayer meet ing Thursday night at 7:30.

Forest Avenue M. E. Church, South Corner Forest Avenue and Vine Street MT. Frank Seay. pastor. Preaching II a. m by Rev. J. C.. Jones and S:15 D. m. by the pastor. Sunday School 9:3O a. m,, R. O. Blakey. Superintendent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Presbyterian Church-E. H. Champlev. pastor. corner Stone Street and Cleveland Avenue Preaching at S:3o p. m. and 2 Q. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Chapel of the Annunciation, Highland Park.-Sunday School at 9:S0 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

s. H. Jones, who has had in charge the blasting on the Warrior Southern Rail- road some miles north of the city found, while blasting, some days ago, the lower half of the petrified form of a woman. MT. Jones offered reward of $10O for the remainder of the body. but it is thought that the heavy blasting destroyed it. He left yesterday for Atlanta, taking the body with him where 1t will be placed in the museum. He expects to take it to St. Louis during the Exposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
CHURCH OF CHRIsT.

The Church of Christ corner of Church School and Bible Study; Il 80 a. m. and D., m, preaching by J. M. Barnes West fSno prCeaoSnlng CoTmggEn s1 SMuyp4 and ?; p4Ts m;