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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31
UNDER THE CAR
or JUGGERNAUT

tcopyright 1903 by 7. c. Mcclure.l
There was scarcely breeze enough to
rustic the leaves Of the wistaria vine
which shaded the piazza where Doro-
thy Bennett was embroidering impossi-
bic strawberries on a dolly. small
brown sparrow perched on the rail
viewed the work critically for several
moments and then fiuttered nolsily
away. AS her eyes followed its flight
to nelghboring cherry tree she heard
the front gate bang and, turning, be-
heid coming up the path Mr. James
Dent better known to the summer colo
ny, from the most staid matron to the
smallest urchin, as Jimmy.
BE came up to the veranda, stretched
himself comfortably in steamer chair
and mopped persplring brow
"sorter warm like, isn't itY' he said
cheerfully.
Dorothy nodded
What variety Of vegetable are you
making nowT he inquired amiably,
beu.ing over her work. Strawberry
! thught It was a tomato"
Daothy made a felnt at him with her
needle which be discreetly lodged
Ihereis a polo game at the club to-
morrow, be went on. Want to conner
Indeed do, IL youth take me- she
said.
"l'nyours to command. as usual he
answered
Helghked a cigarette and smoked for
seven moments in silence his brows
puck@d In thought Presently he
sualaaned himself in bis chair
.p@tas.s he said grayely. what
have ou been doing to young Ash
fordg
Sofa all il was partly curiosity
that AuHht you here today" she said
But ssnhe the nonchalanee Of hel
wordste coIored slightly. what hav,
beedolng to young Ashford? Why
I've I'd betting my prettiest for him
OF cops
Una Dent unused. $50 | feared.
be automatically "Doll. it's too bad
Ashfo 4 really a mighty nice kid
and b aiken 1t very much to hear
too"
Domy laid down her work rattle
abruB
"Jiny Bent, she exclaimed, "wha
Is It una Ashford has taken so t
heartnd. hr heavens sake. why IS
too b.a
M adm Innocence" he said,
havean IN this many times beforl
Histg ppeAss itself. as 1t We're Whe
/ sea yoilNg man monopolizing Il
socig d thN most charming girl
Cedaula aNa when suddenly sal
yomt nm allts her society puts on
Iaee image stays muc
~ the 81 fee Co 1ntrv club ind az
genera Al Il he N.saea Tie --a.i
would sre Nj on him. its preti
good hscation that said young ma
has bee Nrohosing to said most charu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31

4 new steam yacht. the Vergemere,
with A. q Bostwick, the millionaire au-
tomobilist and family and party of
friends aboard, recently left New York
for the Mediterranean, where Mr.. Bost-
wick expects to spend the winter, says
the New York American Mr. Bostwiek
and party plan to celebrate the holt
days on the yacht, and the feature Of
the trip will be a big Christmas tree for
the children. The party will visit the
principal ports Of Africa and Italy TO
take snap shots. A dozen large cameras
were taken along for this purpose. Last
year Mr.. Bostwick and friends cruised
in the West Indies aud took pictures.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31

Don't WORK.. Mr.. President said
Saxby. u don't want an offica, and
have my luncheon in my pocket"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31
9be Times Daily Short Story.
QHaaeRo.aaE aaana.aQ-e a.aaaa.ea -


ing girl and that she bas-has trun
him down"
IL can't marry every man who
proposes to me" she protested.
"0f course not" he admitted, "but
you might shut them of a trihe sooner.
1t seems TO me a girl with your intui-
ton should be quick to discover matri-
monial intention in its inciplent stage
and nip it in the bud It's only when
the disease is advanced that it is trou-
blesome. Now, there's Ashford. poor
chap. AS I say, he's a really nice kid.
He's running away with the idea that
the light of his soul is gone out forever
and all that sort Of thing. Doll, it's too
bad"
1T doesn't seem to me you're called
upon to fight his battles" she said.
"Oh, I'm not fighting his battle. He
did that himself and lost, he chuckled.
I'm merely urging a little clemency on
the part Of his eaptor. I'm really sorry
for Ashford-and the rest, for that
matter"
"The rest?" she inquired.
eyes. The field, we might call it,
suppose" he said. There was-lets
see Stanley. He went TO Cuba"
And married a Spanish girl" she
supplemented
"And Crayton," be went on. What
became OF himY
"He married an actress" she said
shortly
@And numerous Others" he said. TITS
a regular 1uggernaut every season
Doll. The roadway is strewn with
dead and dying when the car has
+ passed.
III they throw themselves beneath
the wheels / can't help il" she said.
( "My dear young woman be expos
I tulated, mot that. They try to clint
aboard the car and slip of. Perhaps i
the goddess were not SO smiling ans
/ inviting many Of the casualties might
be averted"
Indeed, she said mockingly This
grows quite serious"
Il could give you quite list Of thos'
- Whb nave AAAANA bNANsAAh N1N 1850.
and vet whose doleful grcans you have
never heard"
He sat twirling his cigarette thought
fully for a moment
Suppose" he continued slowly, tia
/ should tell you I-even I-have beef
more or less damaged"
Il should say it was the choices
piece Of fiction published this summer
she laughed.
tits gospel truth he said solemnly
1T win be my turn next 70 wear {
mask Of sorrow and drink too muel
at the Country club bar.
Jimmy" she said gently, u couldn'
bear to see you going about with
long face. It would be awful
1T wouldg he agreed
"And | couldn't let you take
drink"
When the brown sparrow fitted bac
! to the rail he saw an interesting seen
/ behind the wistarias
! 4 did Il 10 protect the others"
! Was explaining.
You might have saved them Ion
ago. she said. BARRY PRESTON.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31

Rural England still contains num-
Der Of whipping posts, most Of them
attached to stocks, One Of the most in
teresting examples in the home eoun-
ties stands on a patch Of green by the
roadside at Stondon Massey, in Essex.
A popularity Of this relic is that,
though it still bears the irons by which
offenders against law and order were
formerly triced up 10 receive castiga-
ton, It now performs the Office Of a
travellers guide, having arms which
point the way to 0ngar and other
places in the district says the London
News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31

An Ohio statesman recently took an
Ohio author, BY name Howard saxpy'
% see the president. The president was
nreoccupied that morning. He looked
Al saxby after a couple Of delight
eds.p with cold and inauiring eye.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31
WASHINGTON CHITCHAT
Item cf Interest Gathered at
he National Capital.
Bog oHAMPIoEsHIPoFAFR FRIEND

HAy de massachusetts senator
WouIdnss shake Hands with Editor
Havex scott--How an ohio Author
Rsliexsa the Presidents Anxiety
as 20 Motive For His CaII--one Of
vesfs stories.
senator John II. Mitchell Of Oregon
and Editor Harvey Scott Of the Port.
land 0fegonian got on the senate ele-
vator ID the endorsement recently. says
The washington correspondent OF the
New York World When they reached
The basement floor. Senator Gaorge II.
Hoar n Massachusetts entered Sen
ator MHchell introduced Mr. Scott 70
Sens1m Hoar in a pretty little speech.
Mr. Scott put out his hand to shake
hands. Senator Hoar put his hands be-
hind Ills back. Both Scott and Mitchell
were much surprised and looked inquir-
ingly at Senator Hoar, who said
You notice | did not shake hands
with YOU"
Yes Scott replied And why?"
Because Of something you printed
years ago in your paper concerning my
friend, the late Senator Morrill, Of Yer
mont"
What was itl7 asked Scott.
your paper said that Senator Morrill,
was staying alive merely TO save fu-
neral expenses"
scott didn't know whether to laugh
or get indignant lie said.
"0f course that statement may have
been printed III my paper, but ! have
40 recollection Of il had a man
from Vermont working on the paper
once. and he may have written Il, but
I do not remember il"
aYou are responsible for what ar
pears ID your paper, are you notf' Ina
auired Senator Hoar very seriously.
ayes, sir Scott replied emphatically
aWel. sir then shall not shake
hands with you"
every well,n said Scott. 4 shall turn
my back on you,
lie did, and the elevator went up III
an atmosphere 50 cold that frost gath
cred on the bronze work
An Ohio statesman recently TOOK an
Ohio author. by name Howard Saxby
y aee tie president. The president was
preoccupied that morning. He looked
Al saxby after a couple q delight
eds.p with cold and induiring eye
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31

AUu WOEiT. bif. Ereslueml, SIT
Saxby. Il don't want an Office, ard
have my luncheon in my pocket"
They were talking Of point in granl-
mar in the Democratic cloakroom Of
the senate the other afternoon. and the
discussion reminded Senator Berry Of
one of Senator Vests stories.
Two men, Vest used TO say, were
riding along in sparsely settled coun-
try arguing on a point In grammar.
They contended srenuously, and for a
time II looked as If the argument would
end in a fist fight. Finally they saw a
man coming toward them.
Here said one Of the disputants,
let's leave it to this man coming up
the road He will settle It, and that is
better than fighting about 1t all the
afternoon.
THE other man agreed. AS the
stranger rode up one of the wranglers
hailed him, saying:
Ny friend, are you a grammarianT
No, said the man. I'm a Nilsson
riaH"
And that reminded Senator Bacon OF.
the quadroon who went into a restau-
rant in a southern city where they did
not serve food to people with amy negro
blood IN their veins. This man was al
most white and looked like a Cauca-
sian. There was some suspicion, how
ever. and the manager Of the restau-
Innt went over 10 him and said:
My friend. you are colored You
are a negro.
Not me- protested the quadroon,
seeing what was coming. 4 admit
am d little dark. but am Malay, not
a negro
- Malayf" said the restaurant man
ager, nonplused What's Malay9"
why replied the man, Il was born
in Malaria
Leader Charles F. Murphy Of Tam
many Hall took Phil Donohoe, presi-
dent of the Anawanda club OF New
York, severely to task the other day in
Washington for being up 50 early in
the morning When Mr.. Murphy found
Mr. Donohoe, he was standing watch
ing the hodcarriers at work on the new
building being erected between Sen
ator Depew's home and the Army and
Navy club,
What are you doing here anyway,
Phil7" asked the Tammany leader
"Oh, ] got SO tired Of these au gra-
tins, dernitasses and finger bowls that
l began to feel Ike Citizens Union
man. answered Donohoe, sand came
out here 10 watch the hodcarriers to
make sure I'm still Democrat"
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
itching, blind. Bleeding or ProtrudIng
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-31

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR Piles
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Your druggist will refund moneT
If Pazo Ointment fails to cure you In 8 to
IA days. SOC.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
KING EDWARD RECEIVES
MANY IRISH DEPUTIES.
Maude Come Hangs Out Black
Flag, Tor the Pope, She Says.

Dublin, July Fixing Edward and Queen
Alexandra, accompanied by the Lord Lieu
tenant and Princess Victoria, drove from
the viCeregal lodge TO the castle, which
they reached shorty before II o'clock this
morning. The weather was pleasant and
the crowds greeted their MaJesties with
continuous cheering.
The King, who wore field snarshafs uni
form, received n the throne room d large
number OF Occupations prior TO the levee,
which opened at noon.
Altogether sixty-three Populations pre-
seuteu addresses. Replying 10 the Dublin
Ciuzeus' Committee, the King said tneTe
was no part OF his donlinionS IN which he
took greater interest than in Ireland The
Queen and himself had long been in sym
vance the social and material welloelng OF
the community, ana they hoped now 10 be-
come acquainted with the conditions under
which the people lived and to learn what
could be done to brighten the lot of The
poor.
The Queen, after presenting badges to
the jubilee nurses. drove to Alexandra Col
lese, accompanied by the Countess OF Dud-
ley ana Princess Victoria
IN the meanwhile KING Edward held q
levee at the castle, which was attended by
q great number of prominent persons from
all parts OF Ireland.
Maude Come Mrs. McBride) nung a
black mag outside her residence yesterday
in memory OF the Pope, she said. 1t was
pulled down by the police, whereupon
Maude Come and her women friends hung
out another black flag, and, armtnS them
selves with pokerS ana boiling water, defied
the police, who summoned re-enforcements:
But they made no further attempt to haul
down the flag which was again displayed
to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
GOVERNOR DOCKERY
TO INSPECT TROOPS.
Mayor Borden of st. Joseph to Partici-
pate In Ceremony-Bnttery A At
tracts Much Attention.
EEPTBIIC SPEGAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
st. Joseph. Mo. July 2o-The soldiers had
4 taste OF real army life at dress parade to-
night. While they were on the field heavy
rain came UP. The drills proceeded as
though the sun was shining. and the men
stood It like good soldiers. The matter of
the selection of a provisional regiment to
participate In the regular army maneuvers
at Fort Riley this fall was informally dis
cussed, but it was stated at headquarters
that no action had been or would be
taken.
The selection OF the companies which
shall comprise this regiment will be de-
ferred until after the result OF the in
spections made by Colonel McCord IS known
and that will not be until several weeks
after camp at Lake Contrary has been
struck.
Governor Docl<ery will be here Friday 10
inspect the troops and General Clark to-
day sent to Mayor Borden of St. Joseph an
invitation to represent the city as its chief
executive and participate IN the Inspection.
Battery a is getting down to work IN
they. picked up in St. Joseph, have been
taught not to scare at cannon,
BY tomorrow - viii be in shape 20 put on
their drills as efficiently as they do at
home.
attracted the attention of the entire camp.
and officers of the different regiments have
had their attention called to them as an
object lesson. The kitchens are in charge
of two regular-arny cooks from jefferson
Barracks. They came here on furloughS
through the courtesy of Colonel Anderson.
Captain Rumbold of Battery a. has intro
duced several Innovations which have been
adopted by the infantry regiments Among
them IS the burning OF kitchen and garbage
sinks daily with crude petroleum. The Bat
terry was visited to-day by Adjutant Cen
eral Cameron and General Clark and his
staff.
First Lieutenant Surgeon L. T. PIN was
detained in ST. Louis by professional duties.
and Doctor u. r. Humfreyville of ST Jo-
seph has been detailed in his stead. The
boys in the First Regiment have but one
grievance of Importance. Few ladies visit
the camp End they do not know why.
Great crowds of visitors flock to the park
adjoining the camp grounds. but up to date
only four ladies have ventured into the field
whore the tents pitched.
Company X was highly complimented to-
day by Colonel Sinclair for its excellent ap-
pearance on parade. This IS the bon-tol
company of the regiment. the boys paving
fo- ali their equipments and accouterments.
There was game of baseball this after
noon between teams representing the First
and Second regiments. Il called on
account of first call" During the play
Trumpeter Addiction of Company G. First
Regiment was hit on the head with 4 ball
and rendered unconscious for a time. He
was not seriously injured. In addition to
the camp routine tomorrow there will be
sham battle in the evening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
CLERK MADE EXTENSIVE DEALS.
Has Turned Over to Employers
Property Worth 100000.

Buffalo. n. Y, July 2--Mrs. Frank B. La
Bountie, the wife Of the confidential clerk
and bookkeeper OF the law firm OF Wilson
e Smith, who. it is alleged, used hundreds
of thousands of dollars Of his employers
money to carry on his extensive real estate
deals, made q statement to-day in behalf
OF her husband.
She says that her husbands operations
were on more extensive scale than thus
far has been admitted. The figures now
are approaching the half million mark. and
the investigation is not nearly finished.
My husband said Mrs. La Bounte,
has turned over to the firm property val
ued at $4,000. When all is. over, wilson
& Smith will be- able to realize a profit OF
at least N0o,Oo1 from the operations Of
man who was insane on the. subject or
real estate speculations, and whose mental
arrangement was due entirely to being
ove-wOI ke.i.' .>
was $3.50 a month.
Il wish to state said a member Of the
firm. that every estate and client of ours
will be reimbursed for any losses.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
PIRATES ABANDON PRISONERS.
Rich Honolulu Chinese Escapes
Paving Ransom.

San Francisco. July 22.-Advices from
Canton say that Lam Ching Wa, the
wealthy Honolulu Chinese who was cap
tured by river pirates on June II and held
to ransom has been released.
The pirates We're followed by Government
troops at the instance of the French Con-
sui. who had been notified of their crime
and finally fed. leaving Lam Chung wa
and other prisoners captured with him and
held for ransom behind to be rescued by
the soldiers. Lam Ching Wa is an American
citizen. having been naturalized under the
Hawaiian monarchy, and thus made CIT
izen by the act creating the Territory.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
STORIES OF DISASTERS
TOO MUCH FOR EXPLORERS.
W. y. Macmillan Expects Next Year to
Renew Effort to Learn More
About blue Nile.

Alden. Arabia, July "Details of the fail
ure OF the expedition. headed by ". y.
Macmillan Of St. Louis (Which was fitted out
10 explore the course Of the Blue Nile. with
the view of ascertaining its navigability as
q trade route from Central Abyssin.a to the
Mediterranean show that it started down
the river in iron punts. and that while pass
ing the rapids between precipitous cliffs,
punts, containing half their total stores.
struck on the rocks and sank.
The occupants swan ashore and the en-
tire party csmped ashore.
A hurricane swept the gorge on the fol-
lowing plight and further damaged the ex-
petition, which returned by forced marches
and abandoned its task for one year. Mr..
Macmillan expects ultimate success.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
CREEK ATTORNEY ASKS INQUIRY
Interior Department May Investi-
gate Records of Indian Officials.
EpTpIJc SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Muscogee. 1. T.. July 2-The report that
Judge Ryan has issued a statement that
the department wants an investigation Of
Indian officials has caused sensation here.
1t has a greater significance in view OF
he fact that a. P. Murphy. the Creek at
torney, is known to have asked the depart
ment for a Grand Jury investigation. 1t
looks as II Murphy has the ear of the Sec
retary of the Interior in this matter.
District Attorney Mellette stated to-day
that upon suggestion of the department or
Attorney General ne would Immediately
call a Grand Jury and proceed to investi-
gate. He has not yet been advised by the
ATTORNEY General to proceed. 1t has been
limited here that an Investigation would in
volve many prominent citizens. as well as
officials.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
MUCH PRAISE FOR AMERICA.
NJ. JOS Seguin, "Attache au Min
istere" of France, in st. Louis.

NJ. Joseph Segun, who is described as an
"attache au ministere' OF Public Works in
France, arrived IN St. Louis at o'clock
last night He is the guest Of his brother,
Marc Seguin, proprietor Of the Hotel Garni
Pharmacy.
Mr.. seguin will be in St. Louis ten days,
in which time he will make n careful in
spection Of the Worlds Fair as 1t has pro-
gressed to this date. following this with
report to the Government Mr.. Seguin said
last night that he was as yet unwilling to
express an opinion concerning America.
I have frequently heard" he said. that
1t is the common thing for strangers to
form sudden and pronounced opinions of
the great country, but 1 propose to be a
bit slower about my Investigations and the
expression of my ideas 1 cannot imagine,
however, from my three days experience,
that 1 will fail to find all the greatness
which we in Europe have heard of through
the public press"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
COTTON SHORTS SEEK COVER.
July Option Passes Previous Rec
ord by Ten Points.

New York, July 22--The approach of the
last July delivery day in connection with
the good demand for spot cotton abroad. as
indicated by this mornings Liverpool ca
bles. started shorts covering in the local
market to-day.
The course Of July was significant That
option closed last night at u. Zoe Early this
morning there was one sale at 12s)c; then
1t was bid up to 1Sc, or to within % points
of the best season before n single 100 bales
could be purchased. The general list show ed
net gains of from to 30 points in the early
afternoon.
In the last twenty minutes the demand for
July became more pressing. From 1Sc 1t
was bid up to 1850. or 10 points above the
high record. The market closed steady, net
10 to 50 points higher.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
YATES TO RETURN TOMORROW.
Political Affairs in Chicago Be-
come More Active.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
.Ghicago, July 22-Chicago has rtunor
that Governor Yates will appoint Fred H.
Rowe. chairman of the Republican State
Central Committee. State Superintendent of
Insurance, 20 succeed Henry Yates, de-
ceased.
Governor Yates Is expected to arrive at
Chicago from the East Friday morning and
it is said ne will shortly call a conference
Of his close friends to canvass the political
situation.
In his appointments OF business men to
the High Pressure Water Committee Mayor
Harrison probably will name A. C. Bartlett,
Harry G. Selfridge, Frank b. Noyes,
Graeme Stewart, c. s. Pellet and Louis
a. Seeburger. a
Political clubs to boom State Attorney
Charles S. Deneen for Governor will be
formed in several wards next week. Mr..
Deneen's candidacy seems 10 meet with
considerable favor down State
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
Army Orders.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, July 2.-Army orders vera
issued to-day as follows:
The leave granted First Lieutenant Ralph B.
Parrot:, Twenty-second Infantry. Department. a.,
the Missouri. is extended one month.
Leave for two months. to take effect septen,h.-
l.. is granted First Lieutenent Bernard sharp
Third Infantry. ~
Major Lloyd 8 Mccormick. Seventh Cavalry T.,
detailed as a member Of the Examining Board at
Fort Leavenworth. kas., during the eSaminaiiSn
OF Captains only. vice Major William Wother-
spoon. Sixth Infantry, temporarily absent
The following transfers OF chaplains are made.
Chaplain Edward ]. Vattmann, from the Twen.
ty-ninth Infantry. to the Twentieth Infantry
Chaplain Paul r. Brockmann. from the TWEEN
tieth Infantry to the Twenty ninth Infantry
Leave for three months is granted First Lieu
tenant Robert /. Rees. Third Infantry: also to
First Lieutenant Kurtz Eppley. Tenth Infantry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-23
Reserve Agents Approved.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Washington. July 22.-The Comptroller of
the Currency to-day approved the designa-
ton of the following banks as reserve
agents:
Fourth National Bank st. Louis: National
Bank OF Commerce. Kansas City, and National
Bank OF Commerce. Wichita. for the Oknulgeo
National Bank. Okrnulgee. !. T.
National Bank OF Commerce. St Louis: First
National Bank. Kansas City. and National Ex-
change Bank. Dallas. for the National Bank OF
Carlsbad, New Mexico
An application TO organize the First National
Bank OF Erie Ill, with capital OF SIS 90. was
approved.
4 certificate was issued authorizing the First
National Bank OF Cushing ok. TO begin bust
presidant: John Foster. cashier.