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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15
KILLED IN UPPER ROOM.
A Peculiar Murder in an Indiana Farm
House.


Rushville, Ind, August 15.-The little
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Burkhart,
living five miles south Of this city, APP
peared at the farmhouse Of neighbors
yesterday, informed them that Norman
Cook, farmland, was at the Burkhart
home dead, and asked them TO 20 to
the house with him. When they ar
rived Cook was found in Mrs. Burkhart $
bedroom with five bullet wounds ii
his body and his throat cut from ear
70 ear.
When inquiry was made regarding
the tragedy, Mrs. Bnrkhart said that
she had gone to her room upstairs late
in the evening, and as she entered Cook
was in the ROOM having entered with.
out the knowledge of any of the fam
lily. He grabbed her as she entered the
door and pulled her around the room.
Before starting to her room, Mrs. Burk-
hart says, she picked up a .32-calibre
revolver, and when Cook grabbed her
she is alleged to have fired five shots
at him, three of them taking effect.
She then went downstairs to get a .3s-
calibre revolver, and when she returned
upstairs she fred two shots from that
into his body, it il alleged. Then his
throat was cut with razor.
When Mrs. Burkhart was questioned
further she declared, it is alleged, that
her husband had had nothing to do with
the shooting, but said he was in room
downstairs all the time. He made no
attempt to interfere until she returned
with the .3s-caibre revolver, when he
took the weapons from her and hid
them in the barn. She told her story
in Straightforward way and without
emotion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

A new amusement has sprung up in
a small suburb Of Chicago called bump
ing the bumps and the bumpers do
not get the enjoyment. That falls to
the villagers who have been pestered
by the speeding Of automobiles and who
have settled the trouble by raising the
sidewalks 50 that the scorchers are
thrown high in the air. The villagers
gather at the bumps and when the
scorchers light after humping the
bumps" the remains are picked up and
fined for speeding. Enjoyable a. the
sport may be for the onlookers, we can
scarcely warrant it to be a lasting one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

Kansas spring water was spilled over
the bow Of the battleship Kansas BY
Miss Hoch, daughter Of the governor Of
that state Gov. Bell is not to try
to bust any traditions, and win have
his daughter sprinkle the usual liba-
ton OF champagne over the Vermont
August Oh.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

The Oldest prisoner, next to his wife,
died in the house Of correction the other
day. And the only relative to mourn
his loss was the woman who was in
prison with him. The newspaper re-
ports do not give the cause for the
imprisonment for the old couple, but
the story without that is sufficiently
SAD.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15
AND NOW FOR REPEAL.
Practically Unanimous Vote for Nor
ways independence.

Christiana, Norway, Aug. 15.-The re-
turns from the national referendum on
the dissolution Of the union show that
out Of 321,35s votes cast only l61 are
against the dissolution.
The Storthing has been summoned to
meet Aug. p to take the next step to-
ward the repeal OF the act Of union III
agreement with Sweden.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15
Unwilling victim.

Darn this paternalisml" grumbled the
man in the loud check suit, as the of
tlcer stemly warned him not to go on
board the floating poolroom. after a
while they won't let man have a
chance TO lose any money at all in this
town. Chicago Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

With Addison, Caledonia and Orange
counties claiming to be the home Of
the Morgan horse, and several other
counties about to put in their bids,
who is the horse on, anyway
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15
Rushed Him.

PearlThey say that marriage be-
tween Miss Ode and Reggy sapp was
love at first sight
Ruby-Yes, She didn't give him time
to resort to second sight" before she
made him marry her. He was going to
a medium to find out her Chicago
News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15
overshot the Mark.

Mrs. Housekeep-.t don't believe you
ever went to work.
Weary Willie oh, honest, lady, many's
the time. But I'm SIGH strenuous fell
Ter DAT every time / start ter 80 ter
work | 60 clean past it. Philadelphia
Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

The Ithaca, n. y, woman who drank
laudanum, then carbolie acid and finally
shot herself twice, deserved to win, and
she did,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

The little village of South Pomfret
gets library building, AID a former
son, who has gained prominence in the
West, raises monument to himself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

Peculiar that man from Texas should
become tennis champion Of Vermont.
The honor may be Of more consequence
in Teyas than it is in Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

AS church-goers last Sunday the Rus
sian ENJOYS were considerably ahead cf
the japanese. Possibly they have more
reason for praying.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15
JINGLES AND JESTS.
staving Him Of.

Meek say, old chap, I'm in shocking
lnck. ! want money badly, and haven't
the least idea whore can get it.
Beck Wen, I'm glad of that
thought perhaps You had an idea you
cold borrow from mei-London Answers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

This is Old Home Week Do YOU
recognize it
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15
PART THIRD

UNE SCENE PARIsIENNE
A Comedy, in one act, by Colombino,
with Seven Personages and twenty-five
Transformations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

PROGRAMME
March .....s... Sousa
Golombino, the Sensation Of Europe
pApT rTpcT

oolombino, the Sensation Of Europe
PART FIRST
NEAPOLITAN SONGS
A. a CAFETERIA ......... Colombino
B." a SaTtulellan ....... Colombino
D0-RE-AII-FA
Duet Between Baritone and Soprano.
.....4... ............ Colombino
CAAlALEONTE
A Farce, in One Act; Five Characters,
Twenty Transformations The scene
takes place at the home of Mr. Aehille,
a Police Inspector.
PART SECOND
CARIoATURES OF THE VARIETIES
THEATRE
1.--Nannette, French Chanteuse.
2.-Seotini, Baritone and very serious.
3.-Fif, an Italian Society Singer, with
nerve.
4.-The Caricature Of Celebrated Com
posers: Wagner, Verdi, Bellini,
Rossini, Bizet, Gonnod, Mascagni,
Meyerbeer, Strauss, Gomez, and
SOusa
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3,45O

copies, the largest paid circulation Of
aay daily paper in this section.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

Prices, SOC, 35c and 25c
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

Many odd pieces in our Muslin Underwear Department,
also Chdens White Dresses close Cost not considered
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-15

TUESDAY, AUGUST Is, 1905.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
BOUND FOB EGYPT.

We had just moved into a neighborhood moro
thcky settled any had hitherto resided in and
my sympathy touched by the great number OF
neglected cats which frequented the streets Beng
young and mpressonable the sight of these abject ami
mails affected greatly Consequently passed reso
luton one day to the effect that would establish
eat farm My dreams of accompanying all the home
less cats in the city to Egypt, where had heard they
venerated had been laughed to naught accordingly
my plans dwinded to cat farm at home My idea was
materiazng finely to the apparent amusement of the
elders and admiration of the young. cit rains
but pours'' had thirteen cats Of assorted
colors and sizes who caused deal Of trouble The
slightest touch the shed door brought them all rush
ing anxious for freedom Not wishing to let any
escape this caused much ado and occurring thrice
day at mealtimes, worked considerably my temper
and only the sight Of starved newcomer saved me from
opening wide the door and bidding hurried farewell to
my dream. But my patience was limited and one day
when my boarders unusually independent ex-
claimed ingng the shed door wide open " II not keep
cats any more realizing that If let my temper
slip completely away al the rideue Of my idea would
be renewed and the truth Of the predictions of its failure
be proven, took firm hold myself and added in a
niIder tone, at least not many Another day had
found homes for the remaining and by drawing the
line at injured enabled to take better
cars both of cats and temper. -A1vylda DeHaven,
Tenth Grade, $500 Logan Avenue N.
North High School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
FAR FROM A DULL WATT.
Honorable Mention.)


Passengers for St. Paul and Minneapolis change
cars!' the words that filed with dismay and
my CONSERVATION not lessened by the
that would be obliged to wait at least half an hour
there White Bear for the bound train To wait
around country station not altogether pleasant
the favorable circumstances and when has
dog and suitcase to the prospect is especially
unaurng When the train stopped went around to the
to my charge After depositing the
safe place wound the rope attached to his
collar firmly around my wrist and sat down to read But
gave up trying and directed all my energies to
holding that dog Concerning steamcars and small boys
Niger has always felt that " distance lends enehant
the place seemed infested with lads and
several locomotives laundering past, he found 1t
particularly unpleasant there and constantly trying
to get away Them too he is kindly disposed toward
all those of his kind and every time dog came near
If all of the canine species in the vii
age were the vicinity of the station that
Niger bounded up and attempted to follow HIM For
threequarters of hour held that rope tight as
could the dog pulling and struggling all the while;
Whenever did try to relax my grasp either dog wou
appear engine approach At last when was near
~ exhausted both in strength and patience our train
desperate struggle, Niger was
safely slowed away in the baggagecar But it
blisters made by holding that rope dis
appeared from nv hands. Mae Chestnut
B Tenth Grade, 1858 Garfield Ave- :
Central High School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15

little mouse-colored figure Gratis" whispered I
meant mice. Blk up and looking sIeepy at me thru
his little brown eyes. 1sRats!' repeated Then he
started straight me- If in the habit of having
mice concealed about mel Meanwhile the mouse was
running along the wall No. did not jump up on chair
for not afraid Of the tiny things remember when
father brought them home in cage from the office OF
steathiy taking of their death trap and GARY
ing tendery down back of the barn to drop them
into the grass away from all harm Before the
reached the safety of the sdeboard Blk was
upon him. There was little struggle and then ne
turned toward me with little gray creature dangling
from his mouth esDrop ill., ordered But the dog
eyes only sparkled and he would have laughed out
right if he could have There such proud curve IN
his nsuay straight broad back After two three Wig
orous shakes Of the and three
slappnes from at last let go his hold. The little
mouse dropped my hands; but the dogs hold had
been too strong. -Clara Shepiey,
Tenth Grade, 26o4 Chicago Ave
South High School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
SOMEWHAT SAD.

It was in the latter part Of June
last year, when I asked my mother to let
me go fishing, but it was Sunday, SO she
refused. I coaxed and coaxed until she
consented. Putting on my fishing clothes
I started After walking about two miles
into the country I saw a Lake sparkling
like crystal in the sunshine I climbed
fence into the meadow surrounding the
lake. As I was walking across the
meadow saw a sign which read: "No
trespassing. Any person or persons caught
on these grounds viii be dealt with ae-
cording to the law" But paying no at
tention to the sign I threw my fshline
into the water. The fishing was excellent
and was deeply interested in my sport.
After having caught three pickerel and
two bass I happened to look up. I saw
a farmer with a pitehfork and bulldog
running across the field toward me.
threw my fshpole into some bushes and
ran as fast as I could. / ran with all my
might, but bulldog with four legs can
run faster~than boy with two. 1 ran
and ran and ran. I reached the fence but
was too exhausted to climb over so I
tried to fall over, but the dog took a
very strong hold on the leg of my trous-
ers. I did not wish him to have any
more so I pulled and so did Mr.. Dog, tax
ing my whole trousers leg with him.
T what happened at home, because it was
William Wallace Clark,
.ade, 1ll4 Chestnut Avenue.
Ooboo1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
SATURDAY, JULY L. 1901
TIE JOURNAL JUNIOR,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

enjoying myself thoro1y in the incoming Sudden
II the undertow carried him off his feet and being help
less he foated off per Tennyson s ssThe wind blows
ward and go,' AS he went by took strong hold Of
his bathing suit but to my surprise found that could
not back and that it nearly impossible to take
breath between the constantly breaking On on
went thru infinite space of time it seemed and then
unexpectedly lifted out of the water into the
boat of the Waterman Except for fatigue and the water
soaked anatomy Of my friend little the for
the experience Earl Hawkins,
"A Twelfth Grade, 2741 Chicago Ave
East High School 80 ----
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
BABY ON TIE wARPAYH.

At half past three I walked home from school feel
ing very happy my who but three old
was be there But my happiness crossed by the
thought had left the palor floor and of
baby pulling ts hair out As this thought occurred to
me started at fearful pace for home thinking
could reach there in time to my doll Before
reached the door my brother called to and said my
niece could not be found anywhere thought long
she not in the house my doll was safe, so of ran
to hide it. But when entered the paror my bewilder
kpsw bounds for there sat my niece in
waving the scalp Of my doll in the air. was SO
angry that tempted to shake her. but for once
secured strong hold my temper slipped out quiet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
STRONG CLASP
Continued from First Page.)

perch, feeling myself swayed by each passing breeze
shoes and stockings began to climb. When about to
settle my favorte place comica yet serious incident
for few seconds when frightened squirrel darted to-
wards me- Crawling backward on all foars, my feet
sucking eddy. had strong hold the limb and man
aged swing back il, feat which, perhaps could
not perform again. but fear lent me strength never
told of the incident until now, but think that strong
hold of mine did me great service. Ethel Ayres,
A Seventh Grade, $50 Jefferson st, NE
ENerett School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
THE FAMILY AND A MOUSE
imagination and Crust of Bread Prove Large Factors
in the Excitement .'.-.
(PriZe)

(Prize.)
60 Fl, mama! mama!'' voice from my big sisters
~ room ''Mama! mama!'' once more it came loud
and clear. soon heard mama approaching the room.
t'What is the matter?' asked mama. Oh, mama7
there is mouse in the bed' ''Where is tf Are you
holding it in your hand with the bedclothesf Let CO.,
said mama. it will up my sleeve No 1t
won't" Il will not let go of it in the bed anyway,
the reply, 'because am afraid it VII bite me-:
Ono it won't bite you if let it co. but II you don
it WILL For long time she held it close in her hand
until last in despair called papa, and he brought
large stick with which to kill the mouse Now let go
of it,'' he said. ''But papa'' went my sister, II
let 90 of the he Will bite me'' 'No indeed not
said papa again. So at last sister with one spring
from the bed opened her hand and struck at the
CT afraid of mouse" papa said, ef there IS
III pick it up in my hand.'' He pulled back the
covers there in the middle of the bed lay crust OF
bread almost small crumbs 1t had been left there
during the day, possibly by myself for was very small
then But for weeks after the joke strong hold
the crust Of bread.' GRACE Robertson,
A Sixth Grade 3l1S Columbus Ave.
Horace Mann School. ..-.. 49,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15

baby sister. thought if only could find to
whom could give her, should be happy again One
day a rag the street whom thought
might want her; going quietly up to her crib was
going to pick her up when she took thumb in her tiny
soft hand looked up and smiled taking strong hold OF
my heart well my thumb From that day she has
been perfect my eyes, all love her, and she gains
stronger hold every day. .-@.
Sixth Grade, Blanche MacClatchie,
Calhoun School 5000 Emerson Ave. S.
A NEW LADDER CARRIAGE.
was having splendid time in the playhouse when,
Cayr, don't you hear papa Whistling for youf Go seq
what he wants,
CT always have to do everything I'd like to know
what he wants mumbled left the cozy, little
and walked to where papa standing He holding
the wild horse she always went by that because
she had been driven in the city and frightened
at everything she saw FHold her while go in, will
youf' he said handing the bride. Oh, the hours
waited could be counted 81 just what's
keeping him. groaned s'I don't care, I'll tie her to
the ladder to see'' ran closed the door
behind me, when T heard a noise outside Out flew,
grabbed the ladder and-''Where was fyngf' The fly
ing part was only second but the dragging humping
part seemed hours horse and girl flew along the smooth
road Give up I would not, matter what happened,
-. when suddenly whirEwhirl went my head.
7 picked up supposedly unconscious,
but Of the crowd that heard a
man say, ''She has strength, she never
..... ~ could have had such strong hold that
LADDER -Cayr Betzler,
A Seventh Grade 1922 Marshall St. Sc
f. x Humboldt School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
NOT AT ALL DISTURBED.
(HonorabIe Mention-

(HOnOFable Mentlon)
Jamie told to take old Prince to tho sm1tny,
across the Cennestoga The bridge quarter OF
mile long and in the middle about thirty feet
above Leading Prince by the halter and feel
inc yery Important arrived about the middle OF the
bridge when they encountered flock of sheep-but OF
course that could not alarm laddie OF i've AS the
flock surrounded them and nothing happened jamie De
ing tsBa-a Ba-a' That all very well until am Old
ram decided to ssbut-in'' and Jamie was tipped over
the edge of the bridge went he succeeded
in saving himself by catching hold and elngng with a
his might and main to the end of plank The men n
charge of sheep long the Hftle
boy whose small body swaying hack and forth
held UP by small dirty fingers But they were rather
surprised when his first and only remark was MY srra"
hats gone!' Jean Robertson,
A Seventh Grade $3.50 BlalsdeH Ava
Whittier School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
A FIRESIDE TRAGEDY.
(Honerable MentiOn.)

.------- I HONORABLE Menton)
That day in June like many days that had gone
before, days which should have in April My books
undressing everything felt damp and cold while
it made think Of stories of late burglares to
way the wind ratified and shook the windows watched
little short laid straight back his lip quvering
he dreamed perhaps of certain rowing CATS maybe
he rehearsng the actions and antics of the last bath
which had given him with the hose Suddenly shadow
fell the page Of my book, eeting darkness and
then-quiet. listened. The dog snored. What could
have passed the dining foorf A moment
passed and then out at the side of the folding doors crept
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15

shall tell what happened at home, because 1t was
somewhat sad William Wallace Clark,
A Sixth Grade, lila Chestnut Avenue
Jefferson School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
MINNEAPOLIS TOPICS
For Saturday, July %:
..wHrs MINUTES COUNTED

'sWHEN MINUTES COUNTED
give minutes too lxfe-~
Every Junior that expression and It
story experience that each should write
minute of effort meant minute gained Lst-for the
desired In against time, the
ponent who papers should the
hands Of the of Journal
MoF LATER THAN SATURDAY EVENING, July =,
At ave O'clock They strictly original. written In
Of the not than 50e words
length less than 100 marked with the number Of
words paper signed with the grade, SCHOOL
and address be rolled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
~ DIPLOndATIC GRASP.
Honorable Mention.)

esoh, papa, cant give it awayf'' asked as 10
led from the where had looked at the tiny,
red face Of baby peeping from the My nose
was sadly out Of joint for seemed to pay any at
tention to me since the baby came had very hard
atho papa and tried to make understand that
they loved much and wanted to love my
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-15
THE GRASP OF FATHER NEPTUNE.

Shortly after arriving at Long Beach had donned
our bathing suits and gone for swim in the The
first plunge into salt water is memorable with all
tourists this will be particularly remembered by
me because it very being my last one, also.
My companion could not swim at all and was keeping
well in toward shore, while little distance out
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1905-10-06
Friday, Oct. 9, 1905.

Every week The Record finds its
way into new homes We are extend
ing the circle of our acquaintance
and making many new friends. IL
Will be our aim to bring such meas
urs of satisfaction and entertainment
10 yol during the present year that
you viii be unable to keep house
without us In the future. We shall
try to deal with all questions of pub
lie moment in a broad and charita
BILE way, showing due Difference for
the views of those who do not see
things as we do. As in the past, our
influence will always be found on the
side Of right. honor aud justice, as
we understand It. Our new friends
are gladly welcomed.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1905-10-06

The loca. Republicans met tat the
city hall last Saturday evening and
elected committee on platform, the
Fmembers Of which we're instructed to
formulate resolutions to be presented
to the party the following Tuesday
evening The members of the COM
mittee we're Il. Ii. Ryan, Alfred
Froyd, j. ii. Arthur. william Houch-
en- and Richard Bryant. Tuesday
evening the committee brought in a
majority and minority report, the for
mer being signed by all but one men,
Der Of the committee. This report
will be found elewshere In this issue.
y. II Ryan submitted minority re
port, which differed from the other
only 40 far as the liquor claues was
concerned and which clause read as
follows:
''That we favor the absolute restric.
ton Of the sale of Intoxicating liquor
within our city and pledge our per-
severing diligence to the extermina-
tion Of the liquor evil" Immedi-
ately after the adoption of the major
ity report an adjournment was moved
and carried.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1905-10-06
Attention Prospectors!

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IL you have anything that will
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