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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
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"Haye you seen a white house with
green blinds go By here today?s
Surely there was insanity in his eye.
He was a thin little chap with mel
anchoIy look about him, At any rate
the man sitting eli a wooden armchair
before a hook and ladder company's
station Of whom he asked the question
thought So
no; ] hain't seen no white house
with green blinds 50 by here today. II
had I'd IA stopped it to give it some
refreshment."
The questioner regarded the fireman
intently for moment as though an
idea were being born in his brain.
Then he turned away and walked on
He had gone but half block when
out of a fine residence came young
man Of rather sporty appearance, smok-
ing a cigarette The wayfarer nd
dressed him:
Have you seen anything OF a wom-
an with black hair and eyes and two
kids. boy OF five and girl Of three,
both looking like me. riding past here
today In white house with green
blinds
The sporty young man took his ciga-
rette out Of his mouth and looked at
the questioner with a blank stare.
"You mean a white horse and green
buggy?7
NO; / mean a white house with
green blinds.
my friend remarked the sporty
man. "I'i Just bet you 800 to $40 that
no family has ridden this way today in
any kind OF house, and no family
VIII ride down this street in house
tomorrow Or next day"
So saying be turned on his heel and
walked away The man called after
him;
"Take you"
Turning, the sporty man saw tbs
other holding a ten dollar bill toward
him. The former stood irresolute for 8
moment, wondering II he had better
cali an ambulance to take the man &
BedIam, but he was dead game
sport and would not go back on hi
bet even with a lunatic. He went int
the house FOR funds; then as the luna
tic proposed that the fireman he has
interviewed hold the stakes the sport.
man went there with him.
'.This gentleman said the lunatic
s'bets me 500 to SO that woman
and her kids haven't ridden by her
today in white house with greer
blinds or won't ride by here In whit
house with green blinds tomorrow o
next day"
The fireman and the sporty man re
tired for consultation, then returned
and the fireman agreed to hold tn
stakes, which were deposited In tn
chiefs locker. The lunatfc departed
and the fireman and the sporty maj
went to the telephone. where they r.
ported the matter TO the police station
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be not absolutely perfect are returned
to the factory to be righted; the accept
ed ones are stamped and sent TO the
magazines to be stored for future use
The capacity Of the arsenal. in times Of
peace. is 500 complete rifles per day
of ten working hours with facilities
FOR quadrupIing the output BY working
day and night
All this constitutes only one part Of
the establishment There are n saber
factory and a plant for the manufac-
ture Of ammunition used in rides and
guns. and the capacity Of this is pro
portionate to that Of the other section
The heavy artillery guns iArisakas
model, howitzers. mortars. long bar
relied guns and cannons for the navy
and for coast defense, as well as the
shells or projectiles for these. are east
at the arsenal Of Osaka Most of the
big lathes and milling machines and
drills, as well rs the cranes and der
ricks for the handling Of the huge
pieces, are Of japanese construction,
made after small imported models
Osaka. the second city Of the empire.
which is often called the Japanese
Manchester. lies on rather shallow
bay and IS therefore accessible from
the sea only by small, light draft YES
sells. 50 that no transoceanic shipping
can be done from there. To facilitate
the transportation Of heavy castings
land big guns a canal has been dug for
the exclusive use. of the arsenal, start
ing within its grounds passing under
the heavy rampant and going through
a rather secluded section Of the coun-
try 10 the sea coast
a section Of che grounds Is given up
to the harness aud saddlery works and
to the manufacture of bits and stir
rups and al the other parts OF the har-
ness as used BY the artillery and cav
airy. In OTHER words, these two
branches Of the army are supplied here
with all Their aecoutermants.
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9be Times Daily Short Story.



Inc consequence was that after tele-
phoning the various asylums for the
insane and not hearing Of any escapes
the inspector concluded the suspicious
person to be a confidence man and sent
policeman to shadow him. The POI
liceman who went Oh this duty. after
seeing the fellow make several bets
that family had ridden or would ride
within two days down the street in
white house with green blinds, decided
to take him in. The man said that he
would make it hot for the police, de-
clarlng that his wife would be worried
to death about him. Then they asked
him where he lived He said he didn't
know The question seemed to quiet
him. and he went to jail peaceably.
The next morning the prisoner was
brought up on a charge Of vagrancy.
He was not known as a criminal, had
done nothing criminal and there was
no other charge to be made.
'sTen dollars said the judge, "and
In default thirty days.
The prisoner pulled out $40 and com
placently paid bis fine, much te the
establishment Of the court, policemen
and spectators. Then he went away,
while the police authorities debated
whether to rearrest him or let him go.
They finally decided ON the latter
course.
The same afternoon the lunatic coli
lected the persons with whom he had
made bets telling them that his wife
and children would ride by in a white
house with green blinds They laugh
lingly followed him, pretending to fall
In with his idea. some Of them having
INTENDED to turn penny by his folly,
Others to return him his money even
tually. The lunatic posted them on the
sidewalk in the middle Of a long block
and asked them to wait few min
utes. Presently man emerged from
the next side street above ana began TO
plant windlass.
The bettors looked at each other, then
with one accord started to see what
was coming, the lunatic going with
them. There on rollers was white
house with green blinds. In an open
door was woman pushing back q
boy and girl.
Hello, Molly" said the Iunatic.
AThey didn't get you started yesterday
/ see
NO But where on earth have you
been2 Working all night again?"
tNo. In jail You see. the police
thought was either a lunatic or a
confidence man and ran me in. | asked
fireman if he'd seen you pass and
the way be replied gave me the cue
, how to make some money. I've got
E2T5 due me III bets or viii have after
! ron turn the corner, You see, ] took
: all the money we had while we were
moving to carry ID my pocket. go hat
: nil / wanted 10 put up the stakes I"
The accompanying bettors looked a
} one another again, then quickly sepa
} rated.
Some $500 Of the bets wa. paid. Th'
! rest were called off. the stakeholder
. declaring that the bets were made on
certainty. EDITH F. BAKER.
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D. r. DAVIS, The Druggist, =
A THOUSAND MILE WALK.
Bettor TO Carry Message From Relie
vile. N. j., 10 Albany. Ga.
261 Month VAIN SIZED. Barre. Y.

Bettor 10 Carry Message From Belle
vile. n. j., to Albany. Ga.
With a pet eat ana dog as com
panions Peter Deighan. a wen known
character Of Bellevllle N. r.. left at
noon the other day TO walk to Albany,
Ca. on a wager OF 500 with the
members Of the North End club, from
whose headquarters he started. says
the New York Tribune He will have
to walk about 1000 miles Delghan
IS to deliver message to Cornelius Me
Gunlgle, a former resident Of Belle
Vile who runs a hotel in the south
ern city. He will have bis expenses
paid back to Jersey Deighan should
leave the town without d cent In his
pockets. and is not to beg food OF
clothes, but may accept unsolicited
gifts.
Deighans companions were gayly
trimmed with ribbons. The dog, Ike
Snyder, is OF the poodle variety.
while the Kitten which Is called M0llie
Durkin, is only a few weeks old, but
IS eApecteu ~ bflh8 ~ SobsiuefaVie
wealth for its owner, as 1t has seven
toes on each OF its feet
Two years ago Deighan walked
through every county In New Jersey
and part Of New York on a wager I'M
der similar conditions. He won the
bet, but he did not get the money, as
the man with whom he made the
agreement died before Deighan reached
BeileviIle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
ANIMAL TALES.

Brewer (Ale,l people are staying in at
night for fear Of a three and half foot
turtle which has escaped from eaptiy-
ity ana Il said to be more dangerous
to meet than a bulldog
A beautiful jet black lioness has
been added to the collection of animals
In the Jardin dies plantes in Paris
Black lions are found only in the In
terror Of the Sahara, and are scarce
even there,
AS Mr.. Roberts was sitting down e
dinner at Butler. y. j., he put his hand
on something cold on the chair. Look
ing down he saw a eopperhead snake
Grasping the reptile firmly about thc
neck, he carried it to the wood shed
ana cut of its head with an AK.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
Postal Card Too Small
Mrs. A T. Neal, Of Maryville, NO.
Says

"a postal card is 10 small to begin my
praise Of your wonderful preparation, Par
acarnph. Ny first experience with Para
catnph was about one year ago; my little
girl was very badly burned with hot grease
One of my kind neighbors recommended
Paracamph and gave me what she had on
hand, as we live IN the country and could
not Immediately get 1t from town. The first
application gave relief. We used about
three bottles and the burns were healedu
nicely, although they were very bad burns.
Ny little girlwas playing and fell knock
ing the grease in her lap; she was burned
on both legs from the knees almost to her
hips, and in removing her clothing great
deal Of the skin came of, leaving her legs
perfectly raw. have used Paracafnph for
a great many things since then, and never
/ like 10 be without it in my house. have
quite family and find il a great task to
write, bat hope my letter will reach sou
in time, as am a great friend Of Para
cainph. could tell You more Of its good
works but guess this will be enough for
/ this time. am always willing to sound
the praise Of a valuable remedy
1 This letter should convince all mothers
ofthe necessity for keeping in their homes
bottle Of Paracamph. This wonderful
remedy is needed almost every day in the
year. It not only relieves pain quickly
but it heals all mannero of wounds without
leaving ugly scars. Get bottle Of Para
camph today, and if it fails to do what we
claim for it and if you don't find It is the
most useful remedy you have ever had in
your home, we will refund your money.
All good druggist sell It in as cent, SO
cent, and $I.oo bottles. The Paracampil
| Company, Louisville, KY, u. S. A.
SOLD By
Z ea
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16

An Englishman visiting the st. Louis
worlds fair recently wore in hts but
tonhole an orchid that had been pluck
ed nearly two months and was still
fresh and green. He called his floral
ornament an everlasting buttonhole"
anc stated that 1t was the latest fad
in London. The flower is new yarie-
ty Of the orchid, which has the useful
merit of remaining fresh for sixty
days after being plueked-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16

A feature az style said to have been
introduced By King Edward is to have
the creases fl the trousers at the side
and leg seam instead Of back and
front, says the London Tailor and Cut
ter. In London already a few west
end handles have adopted this plan,
but as the effect Of this Innovation is
TO produce thicker appearance to the
leg We 10 not anticipate any general
adoption of this fashion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
chinese Remedies.

The Chinese possess an enormous
yeneration for antiquity and, besides
powdered deer's horns to promote lon
geyity and tigers bones to promote
bravery. dose themselves with fossil
ivory, fossil crabs and shells ancient
SCOT and water fiji which q few copper
coins OF an early dynasty have been
hhiIpd
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
Aan1.arntinn of CoEee.

The presence Of chicory can be de-
tected by shaking little Of the sus'
neeted coffee in a wineglassful Of wa.
ten coffee swims on the surface, and
only very slightly coiors the water
While chicory sinks and gives a deep
red tint.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16

The beayer's dam is constructed In
exact accordance with the best prinei-
pies Of engineering and Is always in
width both at top and bottom, exactly
proportional to the weight OF water
1t is intended to support.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
~ ndd cure.

A powder made from a fossil shell
known as sthe devils thumb" is re-
garded both as a cure and a preventive
Of whooping cough in many parts Of
England and Ireland,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16

whenever there Is friction there y
heat. Hammering nail ROD until + y
red hot and forging nail without fire
are feats of the blacksmith
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
Inn Oflcern Ind Men Fnre AliIse.

Jmp Oflcera and Wen Fnre AEEke.
The Japanese officers IN campaign
have exactly the same fare as the
private soldiers, says London Truth.
Marshal Yamagata himself, when com
manding nine years ago ia China, had
no better
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
coin Dates.

Coins with dates referring TO ammo
Dominp' "a. ID cannot be found bear
ing an earlier date than that OF the
fourteenth century
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
The niagara River,

The general depth Of the Niagara riy-
CIR at the brink Of the falls is four feet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-16
cIa.. windows.

Glass was not used for windows IN
iii about a. D. 300
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
ing with rice by KIND friends.

Miss Mulicent White entertained
about fifty friends at the strater on
Wednesday evening in honor of her
friends, Miss Stella Painter of Tel
luride The game of hearts was play
ed. There were eight tables and six
players at table. The girls chose
their partners for the first game IN a
novel manner The boys stood behind
curtain. with only their shoes show
ing, and the girls selected their part
ners by the shape and appearance Of
the shoes. This created much merri-
ment The rooms were decorated
with ferns and cut flowers Choice
refreshments were served.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
Cured of Chronic Diarrhoea After
Ten Years of Suffering.

81 wish to say few words in praise
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy" says Mrs. Matte
Burge, of Martinsyille, Va. 81 suf-
fered from chronic diarrhoea for ten
years and during that time tried vari-
Gus medicines without obtaining any
permanent relief. Last sumSA one
OF my children was taken with chol-
era morbus, and | procured bottle
OF this remedy. Only two doses were
required to give her entire relief i.
then decided to try the medicine my
self and did not use all of one bottle
before | was well and | have never
since been troubled with that com
plant. One cannot say too much in
favor OF that wonderful medicine"
For sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
Safeguard the Children.

Notwithstanding all that is done by
boards of health and charitably In.
cllned persons, the death rate among
small children is very high during the
hot weather months in the large
cities There is not, probably, one
case Of bowel complaint in hundred.
however. that could not be cured by
the timely use of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For
sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
ST. LOUIS AND RETURN
SIPS VIA UNION PACIFIC

Tickets to st. Louis and return at
the low rate of SITES will be on sale
from Denver, Colorado Springs or Pu-
eblo July ., l6 and 20, good for return
within l5 days. The same or n sim
ilarly low rate ticket will be on sale
from all points
ASK your ticket agent for the exact
rate, or write me for full information.
BE sure to ask the agent for ticket
via Union Pacific.
Write me. enclosing 2 cent stamp.
for Worlds Fair guide
L. r. GRIFFIN. Genl Agent,
941 18th Street, Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
COLORADO & SOUTHERN r. r.

Offers the best service from Colorado
to the South and Southeast Through
trains between Colorado and Texas,
carrying handsome Pullman sleepers
and elegant cafe cars. meals la carte.
For rates and full information, write
T. Il. FISHER.
Gen. Passenger Agent,
Denver. Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

Three blocks brought the company
OF the commodious and well arranged
home Of Mr.. and Mrs Boyle, where a
reception held sway until nearly four
o'clock being attended by over TWO
hundred ladies and gentlomen. the
sprinkling of business men who had
turned away from the cares of barter
and trade for the occasion being quite
noticeable. The grounds surrounding
The Boyle residence are specially we'll
adapted to lawn fetcs, being spacious.
with "A luxurious growth of bluegrass
and clover closely cut and nicely
shaded with elms aud naples In ad
ditlon. the lawn was cauvasBCd and
canopied with white, giving very
good Idea of fairyiund with enuwinng
vines, trees and flowers This was
the scene that greeted the guests on
the south side, where the numerous re.
froshment tables We're appropriately
arranged On the north side of the
house the lawn was enclosed with
white canvas and lace curtains for
the use Of the bridal party, a table
with pretty chinawlre containing the
brides cake, which so many longed
10 taste and dream over
On arriving at The residence the
bridal party was stationed in the
large double parlor on the north side
whore the assembling company was
received. the first in line being Mr.
Boyle then Mrs Sackett, Mrs. Boyle
The bride, bridegroom. Mr. Berri, Mrs
Perkins. Miss Welghtman. Miss Coul.
son, Miss Newman, and Messrs.
Weightman. Sheets. Herbert and
Sloan. The guests passed from the
receiving rooms to the right, on the
south side, where We're displayed the
wedding gifts, which were simply won
derfu in point OF number and ele.
sance. consisting Of most everything
In the way Of household furniture,
decorations and tableware Mrs.
Camp. Mrs. Scoville. Mrs Sheets and
Mrs. Ashbecl performed the duty Of
hostesses in these rooms very charm
ingly with the bridal party, the gay
company, the display of presents, the
handsomely decorated rooms In ken
mic and white flowers. the inside
scene was one 10 view with admiration
for the genius Of artistic arrangement
The receiving party remained at their
posts for an hour and half. when II
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
RECOMMENDED
FOR RHEUMATISM

o. G. Higbee, Danyille, H., writes.
Dec. 2, 1901: About two years ago
was laid up for four months with
rheumatism. tried Ballard's Snow
Liniment, one bottle cured me. 1 can
cheerlully recommend ii to all suffer.
ing from like amiction" 24c, soc, 81.
Sold by l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

er. After this is finished work will
be prosecuted vigorously, and the old
Enterprise may again be the scene OF
the active operations that it was in
the palmy days of Rico.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

When bilious take Chamberlan's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale
by all drugglsis
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
DO YOU WANT THE EARTH7

The Earth Is new monthly Illus
trated journal. published by the Santa
Fe Tells the truth about the great
Southwest and California-the truth
ls good enough. Frequent articles de-
scrlblng your part of the country.
Contains letters written by farmers.
stocl5men and fruit raisers; men who
have succeeded and who give the req
sons why. Strong editorials and In
teresting miscellany. A very persu.
aslye immigration helper.
Why not have it sent to friends
back east to DO missionary work for
the Southwest? Regular subscription
price is 90 cents year; worth double
Send us 80 cents (coln or stamps)
with names and addresses of five east
ern friends; we will mail The Earth
to them and to you for six months.
Write today to The Earth, ll20 Rail
way Exchange building. Chicago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

Ladies' fine Umbrellas, G5 cents.
Why pay Sl.50 elsewhere?
HAHN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

retired 10 the bridal bower already
described On leaving the receiving
apartments for the lawn, the com
pany had TO surrender to the wiles OF
four ladies=Mrs. Picherill, Mrs. Hos
hinson, Miss Sloan and Miss Graham
stationed on either side of the walk.
serving the choicest decoction of pure
fruit Juices Who could resist? No
one. Then 10 the feast-feast OF beau
", feast OF wit, and lastly, feast that
provides the motive power in man
Kind. First came the b0uilion table.
presided over by Mrs. Sites and Miss
Grant; The salad. sandwich and pickle
table, where Mrs. Bishop. Mrs. l.. c.
Sheets and Mrs !. l.. Mcneil presid-
ed with such hospitality that many
could not help but ask for second
portion Nearby was the coffee tables,
with Mrs. Geo. ~ Raymond, Mrs. S.
w Raymond and Miss lockwood in
charge; the tea table with Mrs. Balls
ter. Mrs. Eldredge and Mrs. lockwood
serving. the chocolate, with Miss Phil
lips and Miss McCloud presiding; ices,
Mrs. Tiffany, Mrs. Henderson and Miss
Goodman; fruit and candies. Mrs.
ODonnell and Mrs Valiant;
aud last, but not least, the
ice cream tables in charge Of Mrs.
Clements. Mrs Mcconnell and Miss
Folsom, whose dishes were so bounti-
ful that ii required the nerve Of a
Durango editor TO call for the second
one.
The delightful and Informal way of
serving refreshments was enjoyed by
all Groups Of happy men and women
went from table to table asking for
and assisting the ladies' in charge.
Thus the afternoon passed. After the
guests had been received, the bridal
party repaired to the arbor on the
north lawn, where refreshments were
served. those assisting in the affair
joining the select party Here the
wedding cake was cut and dispensed,
and it is useless TO add more OF the
gay picture.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
LAWN MOWERS sHARPENEo.

Phone Plata 81. Called for and de
llvered.
JACKSON HARDWARE co.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

Arthur Fassbinder and wife and
Charles Fassbinder returned to Silver
ton last evening. Arthur and Charles
are building an ore house at the Slide
mine. This is a new shipper, located
near Stony Pass. It is owned by Por.
ter 6 Petrie, Denver men. Twelve
men are employed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

The recent changes in the clerical
department of the Gold King mines
and Silverton & Gladstone Railway Of
fees have been instrumental in the
advancement of Miss Bernie Koehler
to head bookkeeper. Miss Alice
Deutsch now occupies the position of
stenographer and assistant to Miss
Koehler.-Silvertou Standard.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11
WHEN AT BAYFIELD,

Put mp at Hotel Bayfield,. New l6.
room. Accommodations the best.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

The Missouri Pacific has given no
tice that all tickets reading beyond
St Louis Will permit stop-over at st
Louis of ten days. to enable pur.
chasers to visit the worlds fair. Al
so, all tickets to St Louis will per.
init stop-oyer at Kansas City. of not
10 exceed ten days on depositing tick.
ct, and on payment OF fee OF s1.00.
Rlcbey's candies are the best. Try
q box
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

L. Ashback. wife and child came
over from Durango and spent a day in
Mancos this week, looking over his
investment in this town. Mr. AshbacS
is part owner of the electric light
plant, and he is satisfied that he and
his partner have a good paying bust
ness.-Mancos Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-11

Dr and Mrs Robbins were escorted
10 the depot by a host of friends.
where they took the five O'Clock train
for SiWerton. remaining over night,
thence to Ouray, Glenwood Springs
and Denver, being joined at the latter
place by the doctors brother and wife
month in the mountains. On July
10th the couple return to Ignacio and
go TO housekeeping in handsome
cottage presented by the uncle, Mr.
Boyle. to the bride. and it is not un-
likely that Mr.. and Mrs. Boyle will
slip out 10 Bayfield, the first Of the
week and see that the house is neatly
furnished