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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-31
LossELAcED Al $4,000.
County AlMnouse at Center ossipee,
n. H,Struck by Lightning

Center 0spe, N. H., Aug. 3t.-E-hile
d terrific @rtricai storm was passing
over this t-n last night lightning
struck the d. barn at the Carroll coun-
III alnshoh, setting the building on
hre The Msilding, with its contents,
was destroFi The loss IS estimated at
$4,000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-31
CAUSED a SENSATION.
Declares That Russian Will Be Up and
Doing Again.

81. Petersburg, August S1.-A sensa-
lion has been caused by an article which
annears in Novoe Vremya today, written
Ms Fditor nj. Souyorin, in which he
declares that Russia accepted the peace
terms offered by Japan only as a tenn
norary measure. Rusia, NJ. Souvorin de-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-31
clares, viii take rest and viii then
travel again
PRoBABLY LAsT BATTEE.
And in It the Russians Took $50 Jap
anese Prisoners.

ST. Petersburg, august 3i-A de-
spateh from Lidzhpudze contains the
details Of what viii probably be the
last engagement Of the war. This en-
counter took place on August IS. and
resulted in an advantage to the Rus
slams, who took 80 prisoners. A num-
ber Of Japanese we're killed The Rus
sian losses were aght killed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-31
WAS NEARLY DROWNED
MRS. 7, o. Parker Of Barre Taken IN
conscious from Water

4 Queen City Park item in the Bur
lington Free Press has the following
Mrs. 4. 0. Parker OF Barre came near
drowning Tuesday afternoon while bath
ing Only for the timely assistance Of
Mrs. Wilson, who called loudly for help
that was near by, serious results must
have followed Mrs Parker was taken
from the water unconscious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-31
Peace Settlement Still in Uu-
certain State.
COMPLICATION FEARED
Neither Ruler Has as Yet signihed His
Acceptance Of the Work Of His
Representatives at
Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, n. IT., August 3i.-Ihe
important fact has just been discovered
that neither the czar Of Russia nor
the emperor of Japan has yet approved
the peace agreement Of the ENJOYS. This
official sanction must be obtained before
the protocol can be signed Or final aes
ton be taken on the treaty.
This gives clear light on the ap-
parent nervousness Of the two commits
sions and corroborates the information
which has come to the Publishers Press
through 4 highly confidential source that
the ear has notified NJ. Witte of the
wide spread belief in court circles in
Russia that General Lineyitch should De
permitted to try issues with tleid Mar
shal Ogama, near Harbin, before the
peace treaty is formally declared upon
At noon today the issue Of peace q
war was still hanging in the balance ai
Toxic and st. Petersburg.
A Significant Postponement.
Todays meeting Of the treaty drafteri
was postponed from $50 until 3, ali ths
information vouehsafed regarding TIM
action was that It was upon the request
of the Japanese counselors. This MAJ
or may not have any connection wlti
q DELAY in hearing from the Gar and tn
Alikado, but the postponenent az thi
time is doubly significant
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-31
TO REBUILD NAVY
Russian ship-Bulding Works to Be
Erected By Americans

St. Petersburg August 31.-A group
Of American shi3 builders has arrived
here for the pnpose ii erecting works
for the construction of new Russian
fleet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-31
WILL REWARD wITTE9
said That Gar May Confer Title Of
Count on Him.

St. Petersburg, august 3i.-It is stat
ed that the Car intends 70 reward NJ.
Witte for his segices in bringing the
war to a termination, by conferring the
title Of count upon him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22

bching silk, but there are a great many
bther materials that are equally APP
propriate. If designed to wear in
stormy weather crayenette cloth and
the various rain proof fabrics, which
are many of them exceedingly hand
some and can be used for fair days as
well as foul, are to be commended
while if it is designed for general wear
there are. all the cloakings from which
to choose.
The coat is made with fronts and
back, fitted by means OF shoulder and
,under-arm seams. The back Is lalo
in tucks that give the effect of a double
box pleat and which are stitched to the
waist line, providing graceful fulness
below, while the fronts are made snug
by mems of darts from the shoulders
There are comfortable patch pockets
and the neck is finished with q quite
novel but absolutely fat collar, which
while it adds largely to style, in no. way
interferes with comfort. The sleeves
are among the favorite ones OF the
season.
The quantity of material required fol-
the medium size fourteen years. is SIX
and one-half yards twenty-seren, three
/. and one-half yards forty-four or fifty
two inches wide.
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generally well liked, or with a rcsula-
ton stock, as preferred. In this in
stance the material is a heavy cotton
vesting and the lining is not used, but
there is a fitted foundation which will
be found desirable for silk and wool
fabrics. The waist Is exceedingly
smart as well as simple, and is tucked
after a most satisfactory and becoming
manner. Cashmere, henrietta. taffeta
and the like are all suitable. as well
as the cotton and linen wasting that so
many women like throughout the entire
year.
The lining is smoothly fitted and is
closed at the front, but separately from
the outside. The waist itself is made
with the fronts and back, and is fin
ished with hens at the front edges in
place of the regulation box pleat. The
sleeves, however. are in shirt waist
style and are gathered into straight
cuffs. ~
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Honsehold Discoveries.

When I wish to iron ( garment in
short time l sprinkle it with hot water.
and in fifteen minutes it is ready to
iron.
I have discovered that if a silk petit.
coat be hung upside down in the closet.
from hangers sewed inside the bottom
rufie it will retain its freshness very
much longer, the rulde will stand out
and the skirt will wear better.
Cucumbcrs which 1 tried to put up
sweet, would frequently soften or
shrivel. Now ] use q little sugar when
picking, but add more when l open
the can. and in a day or two my
pickles are both crisp and sweet.
The little metal tongs which come in
candy boxes are utilized in our house
for photograph holders, simply by
bending lei the round ends to clasp
the photographs 1t the lower corncrs:
the top Of the tongs forming the stand.
I can pears without sugar. When
opening a can I bake the pears in my
bean pot several hours unit: they are 4
rich brown. adding enough sugar to
sweeten and plenty of water to cover
l cook apple and rhuGarb sauce tue
same way.-Good Housekeeping.
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SnIaries Of Christian Ministers.

Zion's Herald is authority for the
statement that the amount contribut-
ell to the Methodist Episcopal Church
for ministerial support in 1880 was 49,
S66, 65S, an average Of 1888 to each
minister, and representing an average
contribution of $4.10 from each COM
municant. In 1900 the same church
contributed for ministerial support
s11, 21G,353, an average of only $632 to
each preacher, and representing q gift
of only S3.7S from each communicate.
Here we see that there was actual de-
crease in the average contribution
and in the average amount paid pas
tors. Meanwhile the cost Of living
had increased twenty-five to thirty per
cent.
The Interior says that thirty years
AGO the average contribution OF a
member Of the Presbyterian Church
was S13.O5. To-day 1t is a little q
S12. Meanwhile. though living eH-
penses have increased, the average
pastors salary remains about the
sane.
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F. Ett6S::%fpT0pCcSNN &:
( ri :,

Boiled Farina PuddiHg-One quart
milk, four taD,e$poonfulS OF fariEa and
the same Of sugar. a little salt: just
before it is done stir in the yolks Of
two eggs we'll beaten; boil fifteen min
utes; put in q mold to harden; beat the
whites of the two eggs and mix will.
milk for sauce; favor to suit the taste.
Whipped Cream Pie-Sweeten with
white sugar one cup of very thick
cream, made as cold as possible with
out freezing, and flavor with lemon to
taste: beat until as light as eggs for
frosting, and keep cool until the crust
is. ready. Make 4 moderately rich
crust and prick well with 4 fork to
prevent blistering. Bake. Spread on
+the cream and to add finish put bits Of
Jelly on top. The above will make two
pies.
Shepherds pje-TTo cups minced
veal. one tablespoon butter. one table
|Spoon ionr. II cup water or stock.
salt and pepper. n teaspoon minced
onion. Make sauce with butter, -four
and water, add seasoning and minced
onion: add II egg beaten slightly;
boil gently three minutes: add minced
meat, stir until hot. but not boiling;
turn into BATTERED baking dish. put
oycr it a layer Of potatoes mashed and
with quarter cup milk and
one tablespoon butter fer two cups pr-
tatces. Brush over with butler.
Brown il good hot oven.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
Return of the sCaIlop.

Scallops are back. Flounces are
'scalloped and edged with little rufles.
and little ruffles are set on in scallop
effect. A season or so ago we should
have called them Victorian, but now
they are Second Empire. which is quite
as true, since the periods are identi-
cal for a good part Of the time. and
since fashions come from France. An
evening dress of rose mousseiine shows
n skirt formed entirely of overlapping
scaIloped founces. each OF these
aounces being edged with a narrow
rufie with a cord in the top and a FOLD
at the bottom. Similar tufts form
the elbow sleeves and adorn the decor
letage. The whole thing looks Ike a
shower Of ose petals.
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A LIONS GRATITUDE.
bow the king Of h Forest Repaid a
Debt OF TIankfuIness

DeDt OK lhoDhAuiuesSs
John Burroughs, the naturalist, was
laughing about the story, widely pub
Iished not long since, of a wild duck
that got a salt water mussel caught on
its tongue, and had intelligence enouSh'
to fly from the salt to the fresh water,
where it dipped the mussel, sicken!ng
it through osmosis. and thus causing it
to loosen it's firm grip.
81 believe that story of the duck that
undersmtood the theory Of osmosis,"
said Mr.. Burroughs. Il believe it as
implicitly as I believe the story of the
crippled lion and the young lieutenant.
"a young lieutenant, during an Afri-
can campaign, came n day upon a
badly crippled lion. The great brute
Imped over the tawny sand on three
paws, holding its fourth paw in the
air. And every now and then, with a
kind Of groan, it would pause and lick
the injured paw p%lteously.
"When the lion saw the young lieu
tenant it came slowly toward him. He
stood his ground. rife IN hand. But
the beast meant no harm. 1t drew
close to him: it rubbed against him
with soft feline purrs: it extended tic
hurt paw.
1.-THE lieutenant examined the paw
and found that there was a large thorn
in it. He extracted the thorn, the lion
roaring with pain, and he bound up
the wound with his handkerchief.
Then, with every manifestation of re.
lief and gratitude. the animal with
drew.
"But it remembered its benefactor.
1t was grateful. And in n practical
way it rewarded the young man.
'sThis lion ran over the regiments
list of officers, and ate all who were
the l%ieutenant's superiors in rank.
Thus, in a few weeks the young man,
thanks to the astute animal, became a
colonel."-Philadelphia Correspondence
in Chicago Inter-Ocean. 49,
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Nerve Needed, No Medicine.

A country doctor told me the fslloW-
ing story the other day. Having wit
ten n prescription for 4 patient he told
the latter that the druggist would
make the medicine up for him for fifty
cents. The patient very cooliy asked
the doctor to lend him the money.
After a moments thought the doc
tor said, "Do you mind letting me have
that prescription back for e moment,
p~lcasc?" Not ct ALL" replied the
other. handing it back AS he saw the
doctor erasing n of the items, he
asked the reason. "Oh," said the doc
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22

When O physician tellsa woman, suf-
fering from ovarian or womb trouble,
that an operation is necessary it, Of
course, frightens her.
The very thought Of the operating
table and the knife strikes terror to
her heart. As ono woman expressed
it, when told by her physician that she
must undergo an operation. :shctfelt
that her death kne]l had sounded:
Our hospitals are full Of women
who are there for ovarian or womb
o~perationsl
It is q tie trre that these troubles
may reach a stage where an operation
is the only resource, but such cases are
much rarer than is generally supposed,
because a great many women have
been cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound after the doctors
had said an operation must be per-
formed. In fact, up to the point where
the knife must be used to secure instant
relief. this medicine is certain TO nelp.
The strongest and most grateful
statements possible to make come from
women who, by taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, have
escaped serious operations.
Margrite Ryan, Treasurer OF ST. An
drew's Society, Hotel English, Indian
apolis, Ind. writes of her cureas follow
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"I cannot find words to express my thanks
for the good Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did me. The doctor said ! coult
not get we'll unless I had an operation TO,
ovarian and female troubles. ! knew l eoult
not stand the strain OF an operation and mad,
up my mind / would be ON invalid for life
Ask Hrs. PlnkhaEn's Adyiee-A Won
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I'll, ~rrance,nen OF Ostrich Plumes.

When q moderately long ostrich
reather is shown as a trimming. 1t
f. more often than not attached to
The crown and allowed to sweep over
the back of the hat. 1t is so with the
long feathers adjoining a felt hat. the
brim OF which is somewhat caprlcious-
~ waved in sole gentle curves. Felt
spd feathers are both Of a deep rich
purple red. and also the double band
Of MORE and satin ribbons that en-
riches the crown and is tied in front
in q careless bow at the foot Of the
feather. But the different textures
exhibit the colors in slightly different
.boaaa millinery. Trade Review.
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A Stupid Bull.
I hammered in North Carolina.

1t happened in North Carolina.
The scene was q freight train Of the
Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Railroad.
One of the cars contained a bull
which was battered by 4 rope and to
the rope was attached a tag bearing
the animals destination. At one of
the stops the brakeman looked in the
car to see if the bull was all right, and
found that he had cheWed Up the rope
tag and all.
"Cap'n, I dunno what we're Go'n' to
do bout that bul! down yonGer in the
car" said the brakeman to the con-
ductor q few minutes later.
"Wby. Beb, what's the matter with
him." replied the conductor.
Hes eaten up where he's gone."-
Baltimore Sun.
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Thp HaIo in Renl Life.

According to the journal medical &c
Bruxelles. the conventional hnlo OF the
saints has its occasional counterpart
in real life. n. Fge is said to have
observed it in three Instances. but nc
is unable to find that anybody else
Inns seen it In two of the cases the
subjects were women affected with
migraire, and the halo showed onIE.
at the time OF the paroxysm. In ono
of them the luminosity, which was or
an orange hue. left tic skin OF the
same tint. The phenomenon lasted
for hours in one of them. but for only
a few minutes III tho other. The third
subject was a woman who was given
to waking suddenly from sleep with q
feeling of anguish. and these attacks
were accompanied by the halo. ~Modi-
cal journal. ..
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800 Reward, 300.

Tho readers ofthis paper will be pleased tc
learn that there L. ut least n dreaded dis
easethat scieaoo ha3 besa Able to cure in all
itssta res, aad that is Catarrh. HILLS Catarrh
Cureis tho only positive cure now knownto
the enthusiastically. Catarrh being a con
stitutionni disease, requires q constitutional
treatment. IInll's C3tarrhCu roiS t~akGnintor-
nally, actinsaire,:ty upoa tho blood and Il
cous5arNaces OF the system, thereby destroy
insthof TO lndation OF the disease, and giNn l.,
the patient strength By building up. the con-
stitution Gud assisting nature In doing iti
work. The proprietors hayes 80 much faishf IN
itscurative powers tfak thoy offer One Hun
dredD ollnrs foraay case thai it fails to curs.
Sendfo for list OF Testimonials. Address
+. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo, @.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
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Coat.

An Empire coat Of lightweight
b~roadcloth was rich but nnobtrusiVe.
Moreover, there was nothing perish
able about it. That Is, it was less
perishable than The general run OF
chiffon and lacc-trlmmed wraps. Form
ing the short-waistcd upper portion
were very wide bands Of tandem
broidcred cloth, applied in a V-shape
fashion in the back and a rounded
Jacket effect in front. 4 corresponding
band formed a front border down
either side and also the belt just below
the bust line.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
Srhnola Ifnf AcrOnnufR,

Faris has 4 school for a~reonauts ana
contempratcs: a second. In thc'one al
ready in existence beginners III the
navigation Of the air cal secure in
struction in the latest theory and prac-
tice Of alrship asement. An
chorcd balloons with cables as high as
400 meters tabout 40 yards) ID length
ara at the disposal Of the pupils.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
Dolnesiic Affection.

A bright girl asked to be absent from
school lalf a day Oh tie plea that CON-
pany was coming.
sit is my fathers half-sister and her
three boys" said the girl, a%nxiouslr.
land mother doesn't see how she can
do without me, because those boys act
drcadfully."
The teacher referred her TO the print
ed list of reasons which justified alb
sencc, and asked if her case came un-
der any Of them.
."Oh, yes, Miss Smith," said the girl.
eagerly, sit comes under this head"
and she pointed to the words, "Domes-
tic afliction."-The Young Catholic
Messenger.
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Hair Ribbon.

Golf and the outdoor sports brought
the hair ribbon back into favor. Now
manga maiden who desn't know any
thing about any sport INDUCES In q
hair ribbon. One inch is the proper
width, and any color may be chosen,
though black, white or light blue IS
most seen. The ribbon is brought
around the Pompadour and tied Hat
at the top of the head, or the boy MAY
be q trifle at the left.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
Klnk.

One fair maiden is making a hit with
q lilac linen handkerchief as sheer as q
cobweb. 1t seems to be the palest
shade OF street heliotrope, the color
of her fall suit. When she has off her
coat and hat this handkerchief, neatly
tucked In her lingerie blouse, is the
saving point. Otherwise she might
simply look as if she had on a "sep.
arate body" Not so, now. The hand
kerchief proves that it is part of a
neutrality-suspicious. costume. You
feel 1t ever though zone OF the othar
details are visible.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
No Discourtesy Intended.

A young sport. with lond hose and a
Panama hat, g cigarette ami a pearl
handled "paraSol," got off the east
bound train Wednesday. Ha walked
over town and dropped into 4 restan-
rant on Main street anti ordered q
veal outlet. The waiter soon brought
in the order and placed it before his
Nibs the Snort. "Do yoI call that a
veal outlet? Why, that's an insult to
a calf TO call that a veal crtlet," said
the sassy boy. Il didn't mean to insult
you, sir" said the waiter.-Sapulpa Il.
IT, Light.
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At Last3

The agent was showing them the
apartment 1t WAS q modern apart
ment, very modern.
"AIl this is yours" said the agent.
"for the ridiculously low rental OF a
thousand dollars a year. Aud down
stairs. in the basement" he added.
"therc is a large private bin for the
storage of your surplus chattels.'
The house-hunters. bride and groom.
caught gaspinsly at the word. large.
"Nould it make any difference they
asked, half hesitating. "ff We kept
house in the bin and stored IL sur
plus chattels in the apartments"
Was it true2 Had they solved at
last the problem OF the small hat?-
Puck.
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| Hearing how Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound had saved other women. from
serious operations l decided to try it, and in
less than four months I was entirely cured;
and words fail to express my thankfulness.'
miss Margret Merklcy of 275 Sd
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs.. Pinkham:-. f.. ~ <
Gloss Of strength, extreme nervousness,
severe shooting pains through the pelvic
organs, cramps, bearing down pains and
| extreme irritation compelled mo to seek
medical advice. The doctor, after making
IN examination, said that Ihad ovarian trou-
BILE and liberation, and advised an operation
as my only hope. To this I strongly objected
and I decided as q last resort TO try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
ITO my surprise the liberation healed, all
the bad symptoms disappeared, and am once
more strong, vigorous and well; and l car.
not express my thanks for what 1t has done
for me-" .
Ovarian and womb troubles +
steadily on the increase among women
and before submitting to an opera
ton every woman should try Lydia.E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
write Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass.
for advice.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound has been curing
the worst forms of female complaints,
all ovarian troubles, Inflammation, ul-
Iteration, falling and displacement of
the womb, leucorrhGa, irregularities,
indigestion and v prostration.
'kAny woman who could read the many
grateful letters on file in Mrs. Pink
hams Office would be convinced of the
efficiency of her advice and Lydia E.
Pinkham's, Vegetable Compound.
ian Best Understands q Koman's Ills.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
The Little Things.

A writer in the Delineator speaks OF
the "little things of housekeeping" that
mean so much one way OR the other.
The ~squeaking door, for example,
which gets on the nerves, can he
quoted by Il feather dipped in oil and
applied to its hinges. Woodwork, PEN
cil-marked by little fingers, can be
made immaculate by rubbing with a
split lemon aud afterwards with a
little whiting on q cloth. Spots on car
pets or rugs should be busted with
fuller's earth, and afterwards rubbed
with benzine. Shabby willow furni.
ture is made new. by scrubbins with
strong salt water.
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tor, II think yon will get this for ten
| cents; what I scratched out was for
| your nerves."-The Taller.
Ireiaud's New Connection.

The growing Of fax, for the hbre
alone is likely to be extensively car
ried On in this country in the near
future. 1t is sad to have to say that
under present circumstances the new
departure in Argentine agricultural jn-
dustry will reduce the market for the
fax growers in the north of Ireland
Buanos Ayres Southern Cross.