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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
REcLAINING AGRICULTURAL
FAIRS.


George w. Pierce Of Brattleboro, pre-
sident Of the Valley Fair association
which is undoubtedly the most success
full organization Of its kind in Vermont
has written an article on agricultural
fairs, with reasons for their failure and
success. The article is particularly time
~ inasmueh as fairs as conducted nova
days are receiving considerable meas
ure Of criticism. The reason for the
failure, Senator Pierce believes, lies
largely in the fact that the original
purpose is being lost sight Of. Instrue-
ton along agricultural lines is being
subordinated to catchy attraction, the
exhibits are taking a secondary posi-
ton to vaudeville, fakirs, etc. 4 visit
to almost any fair will show the truth
of Senator Pierce's statements. Where
there is one persons noting the good
points Of a Berkshire, Merino OF a
Morgan, there are ten gathered about
some fakirs tent, being dnped as fast
as they can lay down their money. To
save the fairs from complete degenra-
tion their promoters must get back to
first principles. Senator Pierce recon-
mends that 'fakirs, gambling outfits,
pool selling or any other form Of playing
the races and vulgar or immoral exhibit
tions Of any kind" be excluded from the
grounds and that largely increased prom
inence be paid to agricultural exhibits.
Then with the exhibits as the central
attraction he would have "a well-organ-
izer brass band, athletic contests, troop
of cavalry, trained horses, well-con-
Quoted horse trot,' grouped about.
One very important suggestion made
by him is that agricultural societies
in Vermont receive state and national
aid, under competent supervision He
would not grant aid except to incor-
porated societies and he would have the
state legislature pass special acts re-
lating to rules and regulations governing
the fairs, the laws to include the APP
pointment Of q special commission; this
commission to have power to fix all
dates for fairs receiving state aid, that
all exhibits, including that Of the expert
ment station, be shown from one fair
to another, and that expert judges make
the circuit. In support Of his plan of
state aid, Senator Pierce has prepared
table of the New England states giv-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
DOUBLE FORCE ON cULEBRA.
Stevens Is Now to Make Up for Los'
Time.

Panama, Nov. 3.-Heavy rains last
week filed the Culebra cut with water
to the extent Of stopping the work OF
the steam shoyels az the Cucaracha end.
TO make up for the time lost during
the rainy season. Chief Engineer Stew.
ems will follow the example Of the
Frenchmen. who in the dry season em-
ployed a double force Of men. An freight
trains OF the Panama railroad except
one each way win hereafter run ~
night, 80 as TO give the canal com.
mission trains more time on the main
line during the day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
His Complaint.

II s'pose," g,owlcd the old farmer,
"them air autymobeels IL entitled t half
tn road, amt they "
~0f course they are. Uncle Hiram, Z
replied the village squire.
Yaas, ! spose so, continued the old
man, "but ! don't low ez they've got
emmy right t take their half out NV
th' middle, By grass Chicago News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
Where II Belonged

An amateur authoress, who had sub
mitted a story TO magazine, waited fo1
several weeks without hearing from the
editor concerning it. Finally she sent
him a note requesting an early decision
because, as she said, she Ahad other
irons in the fire.
shortly after came the editors re.
ply:
Dear Madam: | have read your sto-
~, and I should advise You to put il
with the other irons. Harper's
Weekly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
CURRENT COMMENT.
Expensive Enough Already.

The Aiddlebury Register wants laws
raised compelling automobile owners to
build their own roads and keep off the
highways. Isn't the expense account of
the man Aho has the misfortune to own
an auto large enough now, without his
having to construct his own driveway I
-St. Johnsburv Republican.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
II Stuck to Him.

There's nothing like printers ink,
said the enthusiastic advertising man.
No. | don't know as there Isl re-
piled the other man; 4 got some on
my hands once, and never remem-
Der meeting anything just like IL
N0nkers Statesman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
JINGLES AND JESTS.
Action Of Gravity.

Senator, how did you get your start
in lifes" asked the reporter.
i was born on hillside farm in
Vermont" said the eminent statesman,
'and at an early age rolled down.
Chcago Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03

Secretary Elihu Root has written
Charles A. Hammer that his withdrawal
from the fight against jerome in New
York was not the work OF finn
TANNER, although he didn't use exactly
those words.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
A Proud Assertion

Did you secure your title Of colonel
in the army" asked the formidably rank
person.
Certainly not" replied Col. StiIwell.
1T Is the expression Of genuine es-
TEEN by my friends and neighbors: not
- mere formality Of red tape. WASH
ington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03

We have been waiting for someone
to remark that Vermont's attorney gem
eral Fits into his position with snug
ness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
MOTHER
AND CHILD.

Let the mother take
SCOTS Emulsion for the
two; it never fails to
benefit them both. One
can eat for two, but nour-
ishing two is a different
thing. It calls for a de
gree Of internal strength
that the average woman
lacks. People Of luxury
are not very strong by
habit; overworked people
are weak in some func-
tions from exhaustion or
theirsurroundings SCOTS
Emulsion can be depend
ed upon to overcome such
conditions. It is a Won
derful food for a mother
and child.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4oq Pear Street, sew York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03

The committee for revising the rules
of the legislature find the constitution
as hard as stone wall to butt against,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03

ing tile number Of fairs and those states
which furnish state aid. The table
shows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03
300

copies, the largest paid circulation Of
any daily paper in this section.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-11-03

The average daily circulation of the
Barre Daily Times for the week ending
Saturday was
The Independent., 1905-09-18
Last OF Races.

In the yacht races Saturday after
noon the Hawaii won 10 the hrSt
Glass, although protest was enter
cd. In the second class events, the
prize went to the yacht Skip by
Airtue OF her handicap. The mum
Der of minor syents were interest
ing, but after the Hsalsnis had lost
ell in the main races OF the day
interest sesmed to lag and the
crowds dwindlsd.
The Independent., 1905-09-18
School For Koreans.

Bishop RestsTick has made ar'
Tangements for the starting Of an
English school for Koreans 10 con-
nsction with mission work. j O
Anderson. Of Iolaai College, will
have charge. It's intended to be
both boarding and day. aad will
occupy the late California premises
next to 81 Andrews Cathedral.
The Independent., 1905-09-18
BASEBALL GAMES.
rnr FINAL GAVE, "a cs TIE CHAM.
rIoNs,

pION9.
The fual game, Ss il proved to be.
10 the contest between nines OF the
Elks and Of the Honolulu Clubs for
the championship honors took place
at the League park last Saturday
afternoon and before a crowd OF
spectators that Glled the grand
stand and bleachers, with lorge
number OF viewers in the mSoy car
riages that filed the usual allotted
space. The weather was excellent
aud thefe was no delay In putting
the players to their work, Umpire
Bowers calling "plsy" at sharp $3.50
O'Clock. The Honolulus went 6rst
to bat and although each OF the
first three men bit yet they never
reached 1st. The Elks went 10 and
Joy the Hons pitcher put them out
- one, two, three order on strikes.
Then the II A @ note artists got 10
their work aud IL seemed 90 II old
aud young, men aud women aud
children we're boomers for the II A
Cs. For 6ve Successive innings each
nine faced the pitcher aud by aid Of
pitcher aud 6olders we're kept down
to q cipher score. In the 9Th ths
HACb by cid OF errors found the
frat tallies, 3 10 number while the
Elks in their hall only added an
othor gooss egg Ia the 7tb. jim
williams after two men were out hit
TO center for three bases aud came
home on Louis home run hit to
right. The Elks sent up Ringland
and by luck and error he managed
to make the round Of the bases aud
saved what little OF the name oI
bsll.plsyers was left TO hiS club
Neither nine scored in the 9Th but
in the 9th the II A Cs on eTToT'
obtained 2 more ruus making thsiI
total z; winning the game, the ElkI
only getting total Of 3.
A synopsis OF this last game show'
that Joy struck out IL men and
A gave but 3 bits awsyi Hampton
struck out man aud gave out
hits. Eysrs. change pitcher OF the
Elks, was in the box for ten minutes
and gave l base hit aud base on
balls. The Il A Ca made 8 errors al
did also the Elks.
Following is the icorc Of the
game BY innings
l2946 $3.50
HAC 0O000s 202-7
Elks 100000 0l02-3
Time OF game, / hr. 40 min.
The Punshou baseball club vii
challenge the Champions, the ID a
Cs, to a game to take place st the
League grounds next Saturday
The contest will be for trophy
The Independent., 1905-09-18

A game is being gotten up be-
tween tho Punahou and II A @
teams for next Saturday. The Puns
think they eau do up the HsoS and
10 TO be for q prize cup.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The Royal echool also ran away
over the usual number Of pupils at
the opening Of this term. Since the
opening the number has gone on
increasing from day to day.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

Mrs Mcdonnell, 1923 Eums street
has q one Toomed cottage aud Q few
spare rooms ready for immediate
occupancy.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

A full house greeted the second
presentation Of Tho Serenado last
Saturday night, The playing was,
all in ell, better than on the 6rst
night.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

Carl Wiohert. OF the Hawaii
police force, is paying hurried
visit to the city, returning tomor-
row. He was formerly on the
mounted patrol 10 Honolulu.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

Archie Turner, who went to the
hospital for ipcurables two years
ago with what was thought to be
consumption. is almost we'll again
aud will shortly be discharged SS
cured,
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The Office OF IHE INDEPENDENT 10
in the brick building next to the
Hawaiian hotel Rrounds on Bere.
tsnia street, Waikiki OF AlSkea.
Fret floor.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The protest 10 regard to the first
class yacht race Saturday will bo
considered by the Rowing Assoeia.
tion. 1.-THE protest is sustained the
racs will have to be sailed over
again,
The Independent., 1905-09-18

John PigRott. Of the Honolulu
lion Works, is suffering from a
severe attack OF rheumatism in the
leit side.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

Although il was a Hsalani benefit
at the Hawaiian Opera House last
Saturday night, both the HsalsniS
and MyrtleS occupied the two top
boxes, where both displayed their
respective oolors, the MyrtlsS 10
particular had new bTooms up.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The September Paradise OF the
Pacific has just been issued. It iS
we'll written. neatly put up and
handsomely illustrated. A better
souvenir to send to friends abroad
could not be selected.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

Hotel etroet near Alakea is Ogai
being macadomized.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The Chinese dragon parade, to
celebrate the harvest moon, will
take place on Wednesday evening,
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The schooner Ka Moi will likely
come of the marine railway tomor.
row for the steamer w q Hall.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

a storm sewer is being put down
on LilihS street, below Vineyard
The Independent., 1905-09-18

THE INDEPENDENT SO cents per
month.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The barkentine Archer arrived in
port this morning from San Fran
cisco, bringing a small cargo.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The hlohas beat the Young Stars
at baseball yesterday by score OF
16 TO 6.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

The Kinau aud Likslike will got
away st noon tomorrow for their
usual ports.
The Independent., 1905-09-18
LOST

On the Waikiki road (Kalakaua
Avenue), a white bamboo hat with
real yellow feather lei, Finder will
be suitably rewarded on leaving in.
formation at this Office.
The Independent., 1905-09-18

On the premises OF the Sanitat
Steam Laundry Co., Ltd, between
South and Queen streets.
The buildings are supplied with
hot and cold water and electro
lights. ATteGian water. Perfect
sanitation.
For particulars apply to
j. ETGMTFOOT,
On the premises, or at the Office
j A, MaRoon, RH=tfs
The Independent., 1905-09-18

Telephone 9l5l Blue. Postofiios
Box 8fl6.
The Independent., 1905-09-18
1ooAn AND GENERAL NEw Q.

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEws.
THE INDEPENDENT SO cents per
month.
Hotel etroet near Alakea is again
being macadOmized.
a storm sewer is being put down
on LilihO street, below Vineyard
The Alohas beat the Young Stars
at baseball yesterday by a score OF
16 TO g.
The Kinau ond Likslike will got
away st noon tomorrow for their
usual ports
The barkentine Archer arrived in
port this morning from San Fran
cisco, bringing a small cargo.
The schooner Ka Moi will likely
come of the marine railway tomor.
row for the steamer W g Hall
The Chinese dragon parade, TO
cslebrate the harvest moon, will
take place on Wednesday evening.
John PigRott. OF the Honolulu
Iron Works, is suffering from q
severe attack OF rheumatism 10 the
lsi, side.
Mrs Mcdonnell, 1928 Emms street
hes q one roomed cottage aud few
spare rooms ready for immediate
occupancy.
A full house greeted the second
presentation Of Tho sorenado last
Saturday night, The playing was,
all in ell, better than on the frst
night,
A game is being gotten up be-
tween tho Punnhou and n A @
teams for next Saturday. The Puns
think they eau do up the Hsos and
is TO be for prize cup.
The Office OF IHE INDEPENDENT 10
in the brick building next to the
Hawaiian hotel grounds on Bere-
tsnia street, Waikiki OF Alskea.
Fret aoor.
Carl Wiobert, OF the Hawaii
police force, is paying q hurried
visit to the city, returning tomor-
row. He was formerly on the
mounted patrol 10 Honolulu.
The Royal pohool also ran away
over the usual number Of pupils at
the opening Of this term. Since the
opening the number has gone on
increasing from day to day.
Archie Turner, who went to the
hospital for ipcurables two years
ago with what was thought to be
consumption, is almost we'll again
aud will shortly be discharged SS
cured.
The protest 10 regard to the first
elass yacht race Saturday will bO
considered by the Rowing Assoeia'
tion. 1.-THE protest is sustained the
race will have to be sailed over
again.
The September Paradise OF the
Pacific has just been issued II ID
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-08
Will We Lose New Train?

We have heard it rumored down the
line toward Cedar Rapids that there
is a possibility of the new train on
the Rock Island being taken off. This
is the train that leaves here at 6 80 a.
m. runs to Cedar Rapids and returns,
arriving here at 100 D. m. 1t is one
of the most popular and convenient
trains that runs into Decorah, and our
people wonld seriously regret to have
it suspended. 1t has been doing good
business, but not enough to make it a
paying proposition of itself,w under
stand, and the officials say that the
local freight business of the road has
not increased as they hoped it would.
and unless there is change within a
short time this train will be taken
off. While we are not in the railroad
business or plugging for any partic-
ular road, vet we would regret to
have any of our trains suspended, and
hope that something may be done to
retain the present very satisfactory
service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-08

agency of the school. This condition
is not of our conscious making, but it
has come about gradually, and results
from the complexity of modern
methods of life. If the children of to-
day are to have anything like an even
chance in the struggle for place.
when they are thrown upon their own
resources they must be given the es-
sential elements in the preparation of
themselves for this struggle. Know
ledge and character are the most es-
sential elements in this preparation.
These the schools are pledged to give,
and the purposes of the compulsory
law are in harmony with this purpose
of the school. 1t desires to secure to
every child the benefits of common
school education, and all of its pro-
visions are directed toward the ac-
complishment of this purpose.
I sincerely hope every parent will
appreciate the purposes and the spirit
of this law and will cordially meet
the requirements of it.
Remember that it requires sixteen
consecutive weeks attendance between
the first school week in September,
and the third Monday of March next.
Very truly yours,
ELLIS J. HOOK,
County superintendent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-08
THE DOCTORS NEXT WEEK.
Semi Annual Meeting of the Austin Flint
Cedar Valley Medical Society
Here Next Week.

The local committee has been busy
the past week completing arrange
ments for the entertainment Of the
physicians and surgeons Of North
eastern Iowa who will be here next
Tuesday, for their semi annual con.
vention. In the morning there will
be business session, and in the after
noon the following program, at the
court house
Invocation-Rev. M. Willett, De-
corah.
Address Of Welcome-F. w. Daubney,
Decorah.
Response-F. G. Murphy, Mason
City.
Cervical Lymphadenitis-C.L. Mar
ston, Mason City.
Chronic Appendicitls-Lessons from
LOT Gases. George Kessell, Cresco.
Massage in the Treatment OF Frac-
ture-Ira X. Gardner, New Hampton.
Asepses and Isolation, Applied to
the Prevention of Tuberculosis-A.J j.
Swezey, Decorah.
Internal Medicine-J. f. Mcdonald.
Mason City.
The County Medical Society-M. J.
Kenefck, Algona.
The Surgical Stomach-E. E. Dorr,
Des Moines.
The Peritoneum and its Role in
Modern Surgery--A. /. Bouffieu, Chi
cago, Ill.
At seven O'Clock the Winneshiek
county doctors will tender the visitors
banquet at the Congregational
church, after which an intellectual
feast will be INDUCED in. DR.. J. s.
Roome, of Calmar, the veteran ply
sician of the county, will act as toast
master, and the following will respond
to the toasts indicated.
John B. Kave. Calmar-The Eve
luton of the Doctor.
A. K. Bailey, Decorah-- The Ply
sician and the Press.
E.E. Dorr, Des Moines-Response
p. M. Jewell, Decorah-Behind the
Curtain.
FRANK OdyIcs DocoIoh-I IAolcsSioHhA
Sociability.
]. f. Auner, Waverly-The Ladies.
A. Babcock, New Hampton-Simple
Life
Rev. Fl. HI. Green, Decorah-Along
the River in the Fifties.
1t is expected that the attendance
will be good and every effort will be
made to make the visit of the doctors
to Decorah as pleasant as possible.
The public is invited to attend the
afternoon meeting at the courthouse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-08
Stimulating the Hog Market.

For the past week or two there has
been some interesting competition in
dulged in between the hog buyers of
Decorah and Waukon. Desiring to
largely increase his shipments, Henry
Reeves about two weeks ago sent Erick
Ness to Waukon to buy for him ON
the local market and in return T.. r.
Beeman came over to Decorah and an
nounced that he would put buyer
for his father on the Decorah market,
as matter of retaliation He has
doubtless given up the idea as we have
seen no one here as yet. But it has
caused considerable speculation among
the stock men. However it may re-
suit, it will be good thing for the
man who has hogs to sell, for it makes
these markets the best in the country,
as they have been for some time. Mr..
Reeves says his only object in adding
Waukon to his large list of buving
centers in this part of the state is that
he wants to double his shipments this
year. and that he expects to ship
100. 600 hogs. He sends them direct to.
Boston to the Swift interests. and tie
more he can buy, tine better settlements
he can get. He has always kept the
Decorah market at a top figure. and
is rated among Chicago buyers as
maintaining a higher price than any
place within 200 miles of that city.
Let them scramble as much as they
please for the business, the farmers
can stand it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-08
Names in Cement Walks.

A very excellent idea is being car
ried out in number of progressive
cities where sidewalks of cement are
gradually taking the place of the other
material. When walks of cement are
laid at street corners it is required by
ordinance of many cities that street
names must be impressed on the
soft material before it hardens, there
bv affording lasting sign for the use
of pedestrians. The size and character
of the letters are especially prescribed,
as is the exact location where the
sign shall be placed, which is usually
just inside the curb as a person steps
from the street to the walk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-08
Lead the Old Lady By,

A story from Oelwein, Iowa, aptly
tells the usual case of fright. The
story is from G. II. Phillips, and is
as follows: "E. H. Birmingham, a
prominent and enthusiastic motorist
of this city, had novel experience
ON the highway north of here during
the latter part of this week. While
driving his tourist car to Decorah lie
met horse and buggy containing an
elderly lady and gentleman who
subsequently proved to be Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Dowse. AS Mr.. Burllng-
ham approached tine rig he stopped
and kindly offered to assist the old
gentleman in his effort to pass the
automobile, to which MIR. Dowse
replied: "If you will please lead
my wife by, think the old mare and
I can make it all right. Motor Age.