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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-25
sToRK's LONG FLIGHT.
A German Specimen Files to India
and Back.

German Specimen Files to India
and Back.
a German nobIeman of experimental
turn Of mind, curious us to the migra-
tory habits of the storks which return
each spring to his park. caught one
last autumn and affixed to its neck a
silver plate, on which were engraved
the words, This stork comes from
Germany" says a special cable dis
patch from Munich to the New York
American
The bird recently returned to his
summer haunts still wearing the silver
neck piece, on which had been en-
graved beneath the original inscription
the words, India returns him with a
gift to his German owner"
Attached to the collar was small
parcel wrapped in waterproof mate
rial containing a ring of unmistakable
Indian workmanship. When the bird
flies south this autumn he will be the
bearer OF a message of inquiry as to
the identity of the donor of the ring.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-25
NEW Army STANDARDS.
Description Of Flags Adopted by the
War Department.

Description Of Flags Adopted by the
War Department.
The war department has adopted a
new set Of standards and regimental,
battalion and other colors for the army
of the United States. says the New
York Commercial Advertiser. The
main feature Of the new flags, as well
as Of the buttons and ornaments, is in
the representation Of the coat Of arms
Of the United States. They are made
Of the best quality Of silk in solid col
ors, and the United States seal, the in
sigma, scroll, inscriptions and other
emblems are embroidered in colors.
The different standards are described
as follows:
That Of the secretary Of war is scar
let with white fringe and contains the
United States seal embroidered in col
ors and four white stars, one near
each corner. The cord and tassel are
scarlet and white intertwined. The
cavalry standard is yellow, and the
fringe, cord and tasseI are also Of the
same color. Under the embroidered
seal is a scroll in red, with the regi-
mental designation in letters of white.
The artillery standard is red, with
red fringe, cord and tassel. Below the
seal is the insignia Of the army, cross
ed cannons above yellow scroll, con-
tanning the regimental designation in
letters of red. The infantry standard
is blue, with yellow fringe and blue
and white cord and tassel. Below the
seal Is a red scroll bearing the regi-
mental designation in letters of white.
The standard of the engineers is
scarlet, with white fringe and scarlet
and white cord and tassel. Below the
seal is the insignia of the corps, a bat
tlemented castle embroidered in white
and a white scroll with the battalion
designation in letters Of red. The sig
nal corps standard is orange, with yell
low fringe and cord and tassel of
orange and yellow. Below the en-
broidered seal is the insignia of the
corps-erossed flags and torch en-
broidered in yellow and white. under
which is a blue scroll with the desig-
nation in letters of white
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-25
THE "HELTER SHELTER"
Novel Form of Amusemeat NJ coney
Island, New York.

Novel Form Of Amusement NJ Coney
Island, New York.
Varied and strange was the throng
that patronized Coney Islands novelty,
the Heller Shelter" the other day,
says the New York American. Itranged
all the way from d on legged boy on
crutches to Eskimo from Labrador, and
the shoot was choked with sliders half
the time
The device consists of a trough made
Of rattan polished with wax. Starting
among gray crags at the top, it winds
in a spiral around what looks like Blue
beard castle, with its grated windows
until it reaches the ground The meth
cd of descent is to sit down and let 60
Some reach the ground as they start
some lying at full length and others
backward
In 'skelting' the expression Of the
faces changes from stern and dubious
at the top to mirthful and pleased half
way down and to reckless abandon at
the finish. On reaching the bottom the
shelters are helped to their feet
The minutest examination fails TO
reveal any damage to the clothing ex-
cept from the prods from the feet Of
those following. Even this can be
avoided by gracefully reversing at one
Of the turns.
The game seems to lend itself more
readily to mems garments than to wo-
mems, as the artificial breeze is likely
to play FRANKS with skirts. It is no
ticed that women seem to prefer
"skelting" at night. when the only light
is from revolving windmill on the
castle. But they say a search light viii
be erected near by in a few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-25

The golden gate" now being erected
in the Germanic museum is part Of the
kaiser's gift to Harvard university,
says Boston special to the Philadel-
phia Public Ledger. 1t Is d reproduc-
ton IN plaster Of the main portal Of the
Freiburg cathedral 1t came across in
fifty-three cases. The arch Is twenty
eight feet in height It's weight is
about sixty tons. There are lis casts,
each accompanied by minute directions
in German for setting in position. Pro
fessor Kuno Francke, curator of the
museum, says; The golden gate is
only small part of the kaiser's gift.
There are many colossal statues yet to
be unpacked. The work will not be
completed for at least three months
The piece Of architecture is located just
inside the main entrance Of the nu-
scum"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-25

Miss CONSTANT TomER: 8 do not
see how l can work another minute. can
hardly breathe for the pain in my chest,
and my head and eyes ache so do not
know what am doing
PRIVATE C0ssACK: !" If you would eat
your lunch more slowly; and instead Of
candies and pickles, cake and pie, would
eat nourishing food You would not have
this heartburn, headache and nausea.
You should also rest after your hard days
work
MISS TomER My salary Is SMALL
can't afford Injuries, and after my hard
work must have some play
PRIVATE CossAcK. You cannot take
such liberties with your digestive system
and escape the consequences. All your
trouble is due to acute Dyspepsia. Your
digestive system needs toning up. When
in this state the stomach must be assisted
in its work until its healthy condition is
restored. Buy package of RExALL Dys-
pepsia Tablets at the Red Cross Pharmacy.
These tablets win overcome the disturb
anees of your stomach and brain, and
make your work seem light
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-25
SERVANT GIRL UNION RULES
No sunday Night suppers and No
Babies 20 he Cared For.

No SundDy Night suppers and No
Babies 60 he Cared For.
No Sunday night suppers will be
prepared; no work will be done in the
kitchen after 2:30 p. IN. until $50
a. M; no babies will be minded be-
tween the acts of ordinary homework
functions; no children will be allowed
in the kitchen; no girl viii work for
less than s. per week; each girl shall
have three nights out each week.
The above are six of the articles Of
faith adopted by the newly formed
Servant Girls union Of Holyoke Mass,
says the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Another STIMULATES that 1.-THE girl
shall be allowed the use Of the front
door and Of rarIor or other room
more suitable than the kitchen In
which to entertain her male cousins
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-25

most Importance, said DR.. Robert T.
Morris. "But such an experiment
would have to be made once in ten
thousand times, as the modern methods
of applying an@stheties are so certain
that they almost never have bad re-
suits"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-25

The BRITISH weather service Is col
lecting reports from the north Atlantic
and Mediterranean Of the temperatures
observed by shipping masters. The
data thus collected are to be worked
up in charts This will show, among
other things, the extent Of the gulf
stream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
PLANS FOR JOURNEY
into ABYSSINIA
Consul General Skinner to Meet
Assistant Secretary Loomis.

Plans for the trip of Robert p. Skin
ner. the American consul general at
Marseilles. into the interior of Abyssinia
10 negotiate a commercial treaty with
King Menelik. will not be completed un-
til Assistant Secretary Lc ~5, of the
State Department. returns to Washing
ton.
Mr.. Loomis will probably arrive in
Washington on Thursday or Friday. and
he will then have conferences with Mr.
Skinner. who will come to washington
as soon as MIR. Loomis reaches this city
Mr. Loomis has communicated with
the French government concerning tho
best means of reaching the Abyssiniar
capital, and has the information neces-
sary for preparing a schedule for the
consul general and the party of marine.
which viii escort him into the African
kingdom which the United States de-
sires TO invade in a commercial way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
"J0SIAH," THE BADGER,
PLACED IN EXILE

Josiah. the pet badger of the Roose-
velt children. is no longer an attrac-
tion about the White House. Grown
old and ill-tempered and fat. it has
been necessary TO Danish hsm. Josiah
was given to the President out at
Sharon Springs. Kan. last summer
There a little girl brought the animal
to the Presidents car and wanted him
20 accept the infant badger as a gift
and call him j. r. Asked what that
stood for. she said it was her brother s
name. Pressed further for information
she said her brothers name was
Joshua.
The last name the President forgot.
but he called the badger Joshua and
gave IL TO the children. Joshua sojourn
ed at Oyster Bay all summer but high
living made him unattractive through
undue obesity and besides his temper
grew bad. He threatened 10 bite on vari-
Gus occasions and so it was concluded
ITO leave him at HOrnaday's Zoo in New
York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
THE TILLMAN TRIAL
RESUMED IN LEXINGTON

LEXINGTON. s. c., Sept. 29.-The trial
Of James II. Tillman for the murder OF
y. G. Gonzales was continued this morn
ing.
Yesterday afternoon the jury was
finally obtained, and the first witness
G. f. BoIand, a member OF the Columbia
police force, was examined. He testified
that he took Tillman to the police sta
ton after the shooting and that Tillma9
acknowledged to him that he shot Con
zales. Two pistols were found on the
prisoner. he said.
There are 200 Witnesses to be heard
and the trial will be of uncertain dura-
tion. The opinion prevails that there
will be either a hung jury or a yerdic
of acquittal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

of the canneries and salteries in the
district were also visited. and the yes
sci went off shore to the 'shumagin and
Kadiak Islands and other lands about
Behring Strait.
While the ship was dredging. shore
parties were at work searching the
lakes and fresh water streams. and in
this way new kind OF grayIing and OF
rainbow trout were found. The grayling
is much larger than anything of the
kind every seen before. and for game
ness Il exceeds all known graylingE.
This fish was discovered by DR.. wisner.
! of the Fish Commission The rainbow
trout was found by Dr. Everman
This fish inhabits the icy waters at
the foot OF glaciers. and in the more
swiftly running streams OF the interior
OF the country. They are said to pos
sess more gameness than any known
trout. They grow to be about eighteen
inches in length. and are as fierce as
tigers.
A sort of cod, and queer kind of a
bass. new reddish. several new kinds OF
fish which look like the bIuehsh and
weakHsh Of the Atlantic. but which are
not related to them, were also found. The
] cod proved to be an excellent food FISH,
as are nearly all of the twenty varieties
/ The sites selected by the expedition
! as suitable for hatcheries are at Yes
Bay. Klawok, Hetta, Afognak. Karluk
Bristol Bay, and Woodruff. The scien-
lists also intend to recommend the es-
| tablishment OF cod hatchery th'
others all being for salmon.
The party brought back a large mum
Der OF specimens, which are still on th'
vessel. but are to be shipped East later
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
STOCK FURRY, SAYS GATES,
IS "THE RICH MANS PANIC'
Spectator Uinsm Partially Responsible the O"eauss
Alourf Cyrhs--~Couuby Couaihou'

tion is another cause. With strikes by
the unions now. it costs two millions
to build a million dollar building.
That means the public pays in higher
rents. for the builder must get his inter
est on his investment"
Mr.. Gates declared that England is
retrogressing commercially and indus
trially largely because of the tyranny"
OF trades unions and tha& municipal
corruption is as common in England as
in this country. but not visible on ac-
count of n libel law prohibiting news
papers from airing the scandals.
Chicago banks are the best in the
world. New York comes second" con-
tinued the great speculator. They
have kept out of these inflated under
writing schemes and other questionable
investments. The weak sisters in this
panic have been, first Pittsburg banks;
second, st. Louis; third. Philadelphia,
and fourth. Cleveland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-John w. Gates
in regained health. returned TO Chicago
Monday for an extended stay. He has
come partly to attend to business and
partly to get away from the feverisb
atmosphere of Wall Street. He is dis
gusted with New York spectators.
There is no telling about the real
crisis. II we are to have one, it may
come to morrow or the next day, or
next week" said Mr.. Gates. But this
fear of a panic is nonsensical. The
country was never in better condition
financially. l tell you this is a rich
mans panic. It's your big speculator
who has been dumping his stock on the
market-not your small investor. The
big fellows have been pinched by bad
investments, like the underwriting
schemes. such as the International Mer-
camille Marine and United States Ship
building Company. and they have had
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

to sell off their good holdings to pro-
tect the poor ventures"
What about the popular impression
that the present trouble is the result Of
stock speculation" Mr.. Gates was
asked.
Nothing to it," said he. "Of course,
there is the cotton pool, but there is
nothing of the kind doing in other lines.
But I'll tell you right here that Wall
Street operators are up to other games.
Why, they commit crimes in Wall Street
that you would shoot a man down for
west of the Missouri River. And the
coroner would return a verdict of justi-
fable homicide.
81 refer to the vilifcation which
every house from ]. Pierpont Morgan
down. has suffered from during the last
few weeks. One cause OF the uneas-
mess has been the foreign distrust of
American securities. The labor situa-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
TWENTY NEW FISH
FOUND IN ARCTCS
Scientist Sent to Alaska to Look Up Sites for Salmon
Hatcberies Most Successful

The party of scientists who went to
Alaska and the Arctic under orders from
President Roosevelt to investigate the
condition OF the salmon and the other
fish, returned to Washington this morn
ing. having covered six thousand miles
of water. discovered twenty new species
of fish, and located sites for FIVE or six
new FISH hatcheries. without which it is
said the supply of salmon is going to be
exhausted in few years. A report on
the voyage is to be made TO the Presi-
dent as soon as it can be prepared.
The voyage was made in the United
States Fish Commissions steamer AL
batross. which sailed from Seattle on
June IS. The Government officer in
charge wag Dr. d. W. Everman, and
oa board Sere number OF professors
from the Leland Stanford University OF
California. and other Institutions OF
learning. They were called together by
an order issued direct by the President
to Fish Commissioner Bowers. as the
result of an appeal made by the salmon
Gamers OF the Pacific Coast The lat
ter asserted the salmon were disap.
pearing. and they produced figures tc
substantiate their assertions.
After leaving Seattle the Albatrosi
was compelled to return. a case o
smallpox developing on board. This de
Iayed the vessel two weeks. After fumi
CATION another start was made. Thi
time all went well and nothing va
heard of the party until they returne'
to Seattle. September 26.
In the two months the party was alb
sent all of the important waters o
Alaska were visited and dredged. Al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
PRESIDENT AND FAMILY
GLAD TO BE BACK

President Roosevelt gave evidence Of
his pleasure in resuming the duties of
his Office IN Washington for the winter
by arriving at the Sixth Street Station
by special train ten minutes ahead OF
scheduled time yesterday afternoon
The train was due to reach Washing
ton at 4:10 p. m but eleven minutes
before that time the small crowd ad-
mitted TO the station platform saw the
special coming into the train she'd
fhe President led the way down the
platform. and had not gone fifty feet
when he met Postmaster General Payne,
the only member of the Cabinet who had
arrived enough ahead OF the scheduled
time TO greet his chief. With him was
Auliek Palmer. United States Marshal
for the District Contrary to former oc-
casions none of the District COinmis-
sioners was present. Colonel Crook
disbursing officer at the White House,
was the only one of the White House.
stan present. Chief wiIkie. OF the So
cret Service. added his greetings 10
those already given the President
AS the President came to the locom0-
( tive he grasped In a hearty grip the
hands of both engineer and fireman. and
extended his customary thanks for hav-
ing brought bis special through safely
aud in such good time. The small pro-
cession continued through the station
and the President raised his hat 70 ths
/ plaudits of Washington friends. as he
stepped to his carriage.
The drive up the Avenue was un-
eventful The usual crowds OF people
we're on the sidewalks. but there was
no atteIaDt at any demonstration Al
the entrance TO the White House q
small crowd had assembled. anc
cheered the President as he entered
the mansion az the north portico.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
ISABEL WORRELL BALL
IN A HOT SCRIANAGE
Denied Adm Ssion To Committee
Room, Struggle Ensues.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Sept. 29.-The
effort of Mrs. Isabel worrell Ball and
her adherents to obtain hearing at
the meeting of the National Auxiliary
Of the Spanish War Veterans this morn
ing resulted in temporary defeat, but
Mrs. Ball and those who are with her IN
the fight for recognition declare that the
end is not yet and that they have not
exhausted their efforts to gain their
rights.
At an early hour this morning the call
went out for a meeting of the women
in one OF the company rooms at the
Second Regiment Armory. About thirty
women, who were recognized as dele
gates, and the national officers, includ-
ing the president general, Mrs. Flora A.
Lewis. of Washington. were admitted TO
the room. corne;ia Clay, who has filed
charges against Mrs Lewis. and who
herself is under suspension as treasurer
general of the auxiliary. was not ad-
mitted
II appears that a new password haC
been given for this mornings meeting
by the president general. ,iiss Clay an'
/ Mrs. Ball. who. IT is claimed, are no
regular delegates in good standing. wer'
not given the password. As a result
when they demanded admission to tn
room, they could not give the password
Mrs. Ball loudly clamored for admis
sion 10 the meeting, demanding IL as he
right as a regularly appointed delegate
Six muscular women on the insid
| grabbed the door and, acting as ser
geants-at arms. prevented Mrs. Ball an
her friends from entering. There was
struggle which resulted in Mrs. Ba
getting one hand caught in the door.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
CAPT. MORROW TO SUCCEED
CAPT. H. C.. NEWCOMER

1t is understood that Capt. J. ]. Nor
row will succeed Capt. H. c.. New
conner as assistant TO the Engineer Com
missioner OF the District.
Captain Morrow is attached TO the
sixth Battalion, Corps of Engineers. and
is now in the Philippines. He will ar
rive in this country early in December
on the transport Sumner. and is expected
to come TO Washington about the middle
OF the month.
Company e, of which Captain New
conner is to have command at the Wash
ington Barracks, will come TO Wash
| ington about the same time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Underwriters IMPENDING.
JUSTICE FULLER RETURNING.

LONDON. Sept. 2s.-The White Star
Line steamer Majestic. which sails for
New York tomorrow, will take Chief
Justice and Mrs. Fuller and A. J. Drexel-
The Celtic, which sails October ?. will
have Mr. and Mrs H p. Whitney on
board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
WATSON AT CITY HALL,
SEES WIFE AND LAWYER

James NJ. A. Watson. who is accused OF
embezzIing $4,000 Of the District funds.
was brought from the District Jail to
the City Hail this morning. He was
allowed to come from the jail TO hold
a conference with his counsel.
When Watson arrived at the City Hall
he was placed in one OF the cells in the
basement Of the building. Soon after his
arrival Mrs. Watson went to the City
Hall and was admitted to the cell where
her husband was confined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
B. & O. TICKET AGENT
RESIGNS; HIS SUCCESSOR

Another and an unexpected change
was announced today by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. Edward Dufour
who has been the ticket agent OF the
company for number of years at the
station, has resigned. and A. VI. ID. Null
link. of Baltimore, has been appointed
10 succeed him. The change takes place
tomorrow. II is understood that A. ]
Leech. assistant to Mr.. Dufour. has also
resigned.