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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

water"
 and stuck onto bones, like us," explained Grace, who, being two years older than May, was, in her own mind, 10 years wiser. They're like moonbeams and Then the two little girls sat down on the grassy bank and let their feet dan gle over the side.
 "'Tain't very far down to the boat" said May. Bet could jump Into 1t just as easy.'
 "s'posen try it?" And she at once pro pro ceeded to go down the bank. holding to the long grass and weeds as a safe guard against falling. With a jump, she was in the boat with both feet Splash splish-splash! went the water as Grace quickly sat down and held to the sides of the rocking boat. lOn the bank little May jumped and .hollowed with glee, clapping her hands in sheer delight. "Oh, may come down. too?" she called out to Grace.
 But you must be awful careful. or you
 Then there was another splash splish-splashl and two little girls in- slender skin for dear life, laughing joy ously, as they tossed to and fro on the troubled water.
 After the first excitement was over
 
 gan to wonder why the good fairy did not move them out from the shore. They expected, of course, to have their craft gently guided across the river to the wooded hills beyond.
 "Oh, l know what the matter isl' ex- claimed Grace. Were tied up to that tree. Don't you remember the roper"
 "Oh, goodness! how'll we get untied?" asked May, anxiously.
 s"Oh, l konw!" answered Grace "Fu unite this end of the rope; then 1 won't have to get out" And she began to work at undoing the rope that was attached to the boats bow.
 Now, strange to tell. the owner or late occupant of the skiff had tied the rope in a very careless manner and Grace had little difficulty in undoing the loose slipknot by using her strong little teeth and fingers Once the rope was freed from the ring through which 1t was fastened. Grace threw 1t over into the water and both children settled them selves for lively ride. Pretty soon they felt their boat gliding out of the cove. and Grace clapped her hands. crying: ..Oh, the fairy Is guiding us!''
 s'Wonder If she will take Us back again?' ventured May just a wee bit an-tons: for all of q sadd-s shA rsmem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

Grace and May were two little sisters aged, respectively, 8 and 6. They lived with their mamma and papa on a farm of broad, beautiful acres. splendid river ran through their land. dividing the lowlands on the south from the highlands on the north. As the house barn and other farm building were built on the lowland side where the beautiful meadows surrounded them. Grace and May had never explored the vast region of upland. Many, many times they would wander down to the river bank to look across It's clear. cool waters to the wooded hills rising on the opposite shores-hills that seemed to run up and up almost to the clouds and as many times they would long to climb to those summits to see just where they led to.
 One fine fall day, when their mamma was busy in the kitchen helping with the preserves and pickles, and their papa had gone to town on business, Grace and May set out to the river to look at the coveted hills beyond. They had a fa- vorite spot, a place near the waters edge where an old fallen log afforded them a seat where they might sit and look and wish and wonder.
 On the day that we tell about the little girls had scarcely settled themselves COnIoIthDly when May nOLlceu rope tied about the body of tree that grew nearby. "Lookie," she exclaimed, point ing to It. as she shook her sisters arm.
 Grace glanced in the direction desig- mated by little Mays index finger and at once arose to investigate. "A boat" she cried as she neared the steep bank and peeped down Into tiny cove, or in- let, that afforded a snug harbor for small craft. T wonder where 1t come from?"
 Don't know" answered May, coming to her sisters side and looking down Into a little skin that gently rocked on the dancing wavelets. Maybe a good fairy brought 1t for us so we can sail across the river to the hills"
 she fe no reyeTe eoed hsH fasR brought It, she went on after a pause, lit can't be for nobody else but me n you, cause fairies don't trouble them selves about growed-up people. Don't fairy tales they're always doing things for little girls and boys? I'm most sure this boat was brought for us by good fairy-most certain sure.'
 T 'spect 1t was" agreed May, holding to her sister as she leaned over the bank and examined the mysterious little boat. Are we going to take ride in
 "Ain't you afraid tor" asked Grace. Not if you so long, too,' answered May, eagerly.
 But s'posen we can't make 1t so right, suggested Grace.
 wy the good fairy will do that" an swered May
 But she ain't no place in sight" ven tured Grace, peering through the trees, gauzy- winged fairy appear among the branches. dropping from the clouds.
 But can we ever honest see em ?'' asked little May. T thought fairies was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

at thnt expenditure of money Bobby's mother was not well, and when his East on business, the doctor had said that if Mrs. Whiting could accompany hin 1t would do much toward restoring her to health. Therefore all the small surplus left over from the living ex- penses of the household had been put away with that end in view. and it was 2 very lonesome e, boy who waved ed ,ns his was only bit of smoke in the distance.
 In all the 10 years of his life he had never been separated from his mother weeks and the first bitter pang of sepa- ration was over; still his greatest hap piness consisted In anticipation of the day when she would be home again.
 On this morning. however, the circus posters served to occupy his whole at tention. In three days 1t would be there! Three days Is long time to about in his mind for gossiibaie ias.I means ca ns was very, very long time; but also DO though three whole days remained be- fore the great event only a portion of that time was his own: Each morning he trundled about little cart filled with fresh vegetables from his aunt's garden and sold them to the townspeople
 Thrifty Aunt Margaret never thought to give Bobby a few pennies now and ful-and though she was not unkind to him, she considered that the care of Bobby, and the extra expense of keep Ing him, was deserving of some return.
 Bobby had always trundled the little wagon willingly without thought of greed for the collection. of small coins in his pocket; but on this day, as the nickels and dimes began to Jingle, how he did long for enough-tust enough-to take him to the circus.
 He would tell his aunt of the glowing wonders depicted on the circus bills when he went home, and perhaps-per haps! A faint hope tingled in his breast-a very faint one-that she might succumb to the desire to go and take him with her. Once there had been a magic-lantern show at the schoolhouse, and she had taken Bobby; but that was long ago, and the admission had been 10 cents instead of 50
 He had gathered the freshest vegeta- bles on this morning, traversed the town thoroughly, and as a result had sold everything he carried. even down to the last bunch of radishes.
 With an eager face he emptied the contents of his pockets into Aunt Mar garet's lap One dollar and ninety-five cents there was That would buy two tickets to the circus and still leave the amount of some days profits. But he had reckoned without reason. for not only did Aunt Margaret show not the faintest weakness for the circus, but she advised Bobby not to loiter in front Of them no-'count showbills
 At last the evening before circus day arrived, and with 1t the white caravans of such great interest. Nine-tenths or Maysville gathered at the grounds to unload. Bobby was there, to be sure. with eyes round as saucers, watching the one elephant of which the show boasted throwing his great trunk into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

of cooking meat and vegetables.
 They ain't no water round here fit S Srnk emgt9 pe n Psn bs hsods they ain't no house within quarter of a mile."
 the menial work. each one performing his or her part, but tonight all were tired from the long. dusty overland trip they had made that day. and no one volunteered to go for the water neces- sary before coffee could be made.
 Bobby hesitated a moment, then he stepped forward into the circle of the freight
 Please, sir" he said to the man who had been giving what few orders he had heard. "I'n bring you some water if you'll give. me the pail. I'll go in 1ify. "
 ye him right the rbs srR Redds dsdd dd willingly enough. and threw himself down upon the ground to await supper.
 In a very short time Bobby panting bucket brimmlng with water. His shoul- ders ached and his hands were almost numb.
 The big man fumbled in his pocket and took out a dime, hesitated a moment, then replaced it, and from an inner pocket drew forth a piece of yellow pasteboard and handed 1t to Bobby.
 Here. Kid, is a ticket to the show" he said.
 Bobby felt his head reel for mo- ment. He looked at the ticket with un- seeing eyes Then, with the glow of the frelight upon the black letters printed across its face, they resolved themselves into the words Admit One" and the full tide of his happiness burst upon him.
 When he reached home that night 1t was late; but something in the childs eager face must have touched Aunt Margaret, for she set his supper with out complaint, and listened with smile to his description of the animals. with every now and then a question.
 Then slowly he drew out the ticket, which radiated warmth through his little body, and, holding 1t up for her to examine, told her how 1t had been ob- tained Kin I go7" he added. breath lessly.
 wy, don't see no reason why you can't, If you git up early and peddle your vegetables before parade time. I s'pose everyone'll be a-soin' to the parade"
 The last fieeting doubt had been re- moved, and that night in Bobby's dreams wonderful ladies in gayly col ored costumes performed impossible feats, fin which all the birds of the air and the beasts of the field took part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
The Narrow Escape of Grace and May.

your comrades as long as you desire to stay. 1 can assure you that my hus- band will join me in the warmest vel come we can find 1t in our power to give you You nave rendered us kind ness that we can never repay.
 The young man-searcely more than boy-modestly blushed at the words or praise bestowed upon him by the gen erous lady; but he insisted that he had done nothing more than any human being should do for others in peril. Then. promising to call on the following day he shook hands with them all and departed; but before he left Grace and May lisped their childish thanks to him. saying that they were glad he had turned into a man-fairy to rescue them from watery graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
When the Circus Came to Maysyille
BY LEoNIn coLL1sTER

The three days had elapsed, and Bobby had but one coin in his pocket: Gran ma Smithers for weeding her gar den.
 Well, the only thing left for him was to see as much as possible of the sights on this one evening and view the grand parade" the next morning. As the supper hour arrived Maysville went home to eat, and reluctant children were dragged away. with the promise many even with the big show itself in the afternoon. Oh, the joy of iti
 Finally, no one remained but Bobby, who stood enraptured feasting his eyes. for the animals-not many, to be sure, but to Bobby a mammoth aggregation were being fed. At last, their hunger satisfied, the preparation of food for the human part of the show began, and the air was soon filled with the aroma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

All Maysvilie was in a hustle of ex- citement when 1t awoke one summer morning to see the town being made bright with circus posters and hand bills.
 Maysville was very small village on the far western boundary of Kansas, and a circus was the greatest excite ment since a branch line of the b. and R. Railroad had been built through there. some six months before.
 A circusl
 When Robert Whiting, aged 10. and fnmiliarly known as Bob-White, saw the posters. as he went on before breakfast" errand to the grocery. he was filled with admiration for the won derful pictures of animals and curfously clad humans. He wondered if his aunt would permit him to go-mother would, if she were there; but as his eyes rested on the awful sign, Admission 50 cents," his heart fell. He doubted If even mother could gratify his longing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
WORD PUZZLE.

The name of a great American city is spelled by the first letters of seven words. The words beginning with the necessary letters are: Q part of speech; (2 a part of the head (3) a term applied to good person; (D some- thing possessed only by the young: (5) meaning indebtedness; (6) the descriptive name of a body of water; CD a term applied to relatives.
 Answer given next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

Out into the fields one day Naughty Piggie ran awnyj Through the gateway he did Eo, The gate was open, then, you knowg But later on the gate was tight, And naughty Pig stayed out all night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
CURES WHILE YOU SLEEP.
Hyomsi Guaranteed to Cure Catarrh OF
Money Refunded by nckert &
Wells, Druggists.

In addition to breathing Hyomel three
OF four times a day through the Inhaler
that comes with every outfit, it Is we'll in
the treatment Of catarrh OF catarrhal colds
to moisten a piece of flannel with a few
drops Of Hyomei and pin it to the night
clothes right under the chin. In this way
Hyomei will be breathed the whole night
long, curing while you sleep. In most
cases it will break up a cold over night.
The complete Hyomei outfit, consisting
Of a pocket inhaler, medicine dropper
aud bottle Of Hy0mei costs but one dol
lar. The inhaler will last q lifetime, and
If more Hyomei is needed, extra bottles
can be obtained for fifty cents.
It is the most economical Of all remedies
for the cure of catarrh, and the only one
that follows a natural method 10 treating
diseases Of the respiratory organs. Ply
sicians advise change Of climate for the
cure Of catarrh. With Hy0mel, change
Of climate Is gained while at home. Its
healing balsams impregnate the air you
breathe and their health-giving and germ
destroying powers 20 to the most remote
air cells Of the respiratory organs.
You take no risk In buying Hy0mei
Rickert q Wells have so much confidence
in its power to kill oatarrh, grippe and
catarrhal colds that they sell It under
their personal guarantee to refund the
money If 1t fails to cure.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
TO MEND LIBERTY BELL.
suggestion Of Wisconsin Man Who
says II Can Ne Done.

suggestion Of Wisconsin Man Who
says II Can Ne Done.
Or. j. Steinbach Of Winona. Wis
proposes to mend the crack in the Lib
erty bell. so that IL will give forth
sound as It did in the oldeu time says
the Lacrosse fNisA correspondent of
the Milwaukee News Quite possibly
those to whose keeping the bell is in
trusted would prefer this famous relic
to remain as it Is, but the suggestion
OF pr Steinbaeh IS made in al serious
ness, and he IS preparing 70 bring &
to the attention of congress.
Or Steinbaeh insists that the bell
can be mended to sound as perfectly
as before it was cracked and WITH the
same tone. lie says he makes bis as
sertlon on the authority Of Herman
Julius Meyer Of Leipsic. an expert
mineralogist, who has seen the process
successfully undertaken with d number
Of bells iii Germany. Tie doctor snys
that the exact process Of mending bell
cracks ii known 10 only one family.
Swedes. of the mane Of Olsen They
formerly operated III their native conn
fry, but finally exhausting that field
have been iii Germany for some time
now and by reason Of tie large mum
Der OF bells 70 be found there ire kept
busy nearly all the time
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
DRESS REFORM FOR GIRLS.
Chicago woman's Idea In Favor Of
Adopting Boys CiothinE.

Chicago WomaB's Idea In Favor 81
Adopting Boys Clothing.
There is a great future In store for
the athletic girl If the ideas Of Mrs.
Frances Crane Lille Of Chicago are
adopted by mothers, says dispatch
from that city Mrs Lille. student
Of sociology. wife Of a professor at the
University Of Chicago, believes that lit
tie girls should be dressed the same
as little boys,
Mrs Lille says. why should we
tell the sexes apart before they realize
that they have sex2 But we can
more nearly approach the boys health
full spirit in our girls clothing.
zone reason why girls clothing is
SO absurd is that it Il developed not
with an idea of use. but Of display
Whenever men need a costume for any
special calling they 40 away with ev-
erything that is superhuous or restrain
ing. The business Of a little girls life
is physical activity, but we would new
err dream it from her mothers products
in the way Of clothes
Little girls should be dressed IN
boys clothes. slightly modified per-
haps. A very easily dressed little girl
would wear wooden union suit next
her skin, a black wooden union suit
over that and a knit waist for extra
warmth and to hold garters. and boys
stockings and shoes heavy square
toed and laced over all she should
wear suit in appearance very much
like pair Of overalls. with a jacket
or waist attached
s.The advantages Of this garment are
many. II is strong. simple and never
need be ironed II covers the child
completely and at night can be peeled
of easily. The legs Of the garment go
down to the shoes and any hunter will
tell mothers the great advantage Of
that is that the loosely fitting legs keep
insects from biting. which means much
TO nervous child in bot weather
Il suggest for little girls d kind Of
hat or cap which sailors wear one
with a wide brim, which can pc turned
up In cool weather or down III hot To
protect the eyes and neck from the
sun. Dressed III tile fashion which I
have named. 4 girl is equipped for her
most important work.
"At school | believe little GIRL
should wear blouse DC brown or blue
cotton. made somewhat IN the Russian
fashion but without q collar and belt
ed. Below this should be boomers.
/ hope the time will come when little
boys atA girls win never know the re-
straint 81 white clothing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
Wash Goods Offerings.

Beautiful figured Dimities il 81 color
angs, AZ inches wide. No fabric launders
better Regularly sold il z5c per yard.
Special offering, i7e per yard.
Knotted Voiles ID tie best shades tor
shirt waist suits, I inches wide and right
Up to the minute in style. Regular price,
soc Special offering. SO per yard.
Pretty Figured Lawns in good eolorings,
~ inches wide. Regular price, z5c per
yard. Special offering, lie per yard.
Figured Musiins. ~ inches wide, an
extra good value at I5e per yard. Special
offering, Zoe per yard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
rnnnrl rnr 80 AIna.

The Swiss Confederated railways are
seriously considering a project for Dor
ing a tunnel under the Brunig to In
terlalSen in the Alps says a Berlin dis
patch to the London Standard \ cog
wheel railway which cannot be used
In winter, Is the only means Of travel
ing over the pass at present The new
tunnel would start at Giswyl, pass
through the Kaisersthal and Brunig
and end IN the HASH valley not far
from Brienz It is also proposed in
connection with the tunnel to construct
a mountain railway 20 the Upper HASH
valley via Imhof and Guttannen, so
that Zermatt and the Upper Rhone val
ley could "a reached moro rapidly
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14

Yes, we have them in an endless vari-
ETY. Of materials and styles. Plain tailored
effects and handsomely lace trimmed and
embroidered ones in Scotch mixtures, cot
ton yoiIes, linens, lawns, ginghams and
percaIes from 81. oS to $1,000.
Silk and Mohair Shirt Waist Suits at
81. 0S to 5000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
snow Pudding.

Any one who IS in the habit Of max
ing snow pudding viii end preserved
pineapple great addition to II. When
the snow IS ready pour it into the mold
until you have a good foundation. add
your pineapple ami then the rest of the
snow. when it Is cold serve as usual,
with soft custard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
TALK OF THE TOWN.
Local Happenings Terseiy Told FOR Busy
Readers.

Local Happenings Tesseiy Told FOR Busy
Readers.
Public waiting room at AbbOtt's.
See the pereale wrappers, only $50, at
Vaughan's.
Your straw hat wants can be supplied
at McWhorter's.
Get cabbage and eauIia0wer plants at
Emslie's, on Pearl street
Just received, more Of those lace trimmed
waists, only csc at Vaughan's.
Have you seen those null and washable
hats we are selling for 80 cents? Fits.
Old gold and silver wanted at redners'
prices In exchange for goods at Z. K. Burr's
To Rent Two furnished rooms to rent,
with OF without board at r. b Hutohns,
GA Summer street,
L. A. Averill is loading car Of pota-
toes at the G. v station. Price paid 65
cents bushel-for few days only.
Al A. smith & Brothers offer Of a pair
of the famons Elite shoes with every
made-to-measure suit for the next few
weeks should not be passed over lightly
by any contemplating the purchase of
suit Of clothes, as the offer is genuine and
means just as advertised, You better
investigate.
Mr.. L." And be able to adjust my
money to please myself Mr.. B - La a
nutshell, then, you want combination
Of Savings Bank, Trust Company aud In
surance Company all 10 one Mr.. LIZ
"Yes, that's it, Mr.. B-aJust what the
National Life Of Vermont Is and does by
their Investment Insurance Trust Bond y
Ballard y Co. Reliable insurance.
The sports Of Barre are the latest to be
inveigIed into spending their money to see
a wrestling match conducted by that
wreck OF once powerful athlete, Duncan
g. Ross, aud they are indignant because
the match was fizzle, although all Of the
affairs which Ross has conducted In Yer
mont Of late have ended in about the same
way. There was time once when inn
mense crowds Of people In New York and
other large CITIES paid high prices to see
this man ia action, but he fell victim to
the allurements which are constantly III
the way Of men Of bis kind ara now Is
merely picking up an existence In small
towns on the strength OF his past reputa-
ton But there are very few more dol
lars waiting for him in Vermont evident
ly Rutland News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14

UNION CLOTHING 90
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
The BARRE DAILY TIMES
aARRE. n. - =. 90


Boston, June A. Fair to-
night and Wednesday, except
showers in northwest portion,
warmer tonight except in Maine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-14
Offerings 5!

Although the Spring business has been backward in most
lines Spring and Summer trade in the Wash Goods and
Garment Departments has been good The manufacturers have
been unfortunate in their sales for Summer goods Consequently
they offering of their best values greatly reduced
prices We taking advantage Of their misfortune and selling
TO our patrons as buy From will pay you to
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR IMPORTANT
OFFERINGS IN ALL THE DEPARTMENTS
The daily Alaskan., 1904-03-01

The March DeHueaior, at Ladies Bazaar.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-03-01

New Lace cw.aias FER Peoples
The daily Alaskan., 1904-03-01

About $50 on Saturday Morning, Of the mouth of fColumbiarive fire started in a saloon cabin, cause unknown The fire soon enveloped the whole ship. The heavy seas means death to any per son sent off in the boats. The flames
 became more threatening until it seemed a choice of death by fire or drowning, Life boats were manned and launched and a number of women
The daily Alaskan., 1904-03-01
LAST ONf
No More Passenger Train
 For Port Arthur

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan Paris, March l-Telegrapbing under date Of February 29, the Matin's corre- spondent at Harbin says the last pas senger train to be sent southward oyer the Traus-Siberiau railway left Harbu yesterday. Heuceforth all mail and passenger cars for Port Arthur will be attached Co military trains.