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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

City Treasurer's Office, Barre, Vt,
June Both, 1908.
All taxpayers Of the City of Barre
are hereby notified that the City Council
of this City have this day placed the
tax bill for the year 1905 in my hands
for collection, and are further notified
that said taxes must be paid at this
Office on or before the 10th day Of
August, 1905. If not paid on or before
that date there will be added to the
tax bill five per cent, eight per cent col
lection fees, ten cents for the warrant
and so cents officers fees for collection.
Remember, August 10th, 1905, is the
last date that you can pay your taxes
this year without the additions above
enumerated.
James Msckay, City Treasurer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02
A Quaker Range Voting Con-
test Absolutely With
out Precedent.
4 QUAKER RANGES FREE
The Times Offers This Number to the
Four Ladies Who Receive the Most
Votes Under Conditions Indi-
Gated Below.

The QUAKER RANGE is world fam
Gus, and is well known to the eooS
cooks of Vermont. 1t is made by tbs
White Warner Co., guarantee Of goot
faith, and is sold by leading dealerl
everywhere. All persons unfamiliar
with its merits may secure, on appl.
cation at this Office, full description
of this excellent range.
How the Ranges viii Be Distributed.
Range No. Ito the lady receiving
the most votes in Berlin, Williamstown
excepting Foxville or that portion Of
Graniteyille not in Williamstownl
Brookield and that part Of Barre tovn
west of Stevens Brook.
Range No. ITO the lady receiy.
ing the most votes in Barre town east
of Stevens branch and that part Of
Graniteville and Foxville located In
WiIliamstown.
Range No. 3.-To the lady receiving
the most votes in Orange, Washingtoa,
Chelsea or West Topsham.
Range No. 4.-To the LADY receiving
the most votes in East Montpelier
Plainfeld, Marshfeld, Groton, Cabot OF
Calais.
Contest Begins June 20.
The contest will begin june 20 and
close Sept. 81 at p. m.
Ranges will be delivered Immediately.
Special Announcement.
In case that two bona fide contestants
do not appear in any contest, or that
the total number of votes In any con.
test fails to reach 1000, the prizes In
that contest win be withdrawn and
will be awarded to the lady receiving
the highest second in any other contest.
Conditions Of the Contest.
One range will be given to the lady
receiving the highest number of votes
in any contest.
No coupons will be sold at this ofiee
and no papers will be sold In quantities.
No coupons viii be printed in the pa.
per, but viii be issued as specified In
the paragraph following.
One twenty-five vote coupon will be
issued for every 1925 that Is paid In
on subscriptions to the Times, but no
coupons win be issued for fractional
parts of dollar, or for any subscrip-
ton of less than six months. This APP
plies to either old or new subscrib-
ers. One twenty-five vote coupon for
every SLIPS paid, no more, no less.
To prevent trading among contest
ants, those who receive coupons should
ill them out at once. No coupon will |
be counted upon which two names APP
pear, even if one of them has been |
erased. After coupons are once credited |
no transfer will be made.
Any contestant is at liberty to can
vass anywhere for subscriptions no |
matter where she resides, but the prize
winner must be bona fde resident of |
The towns to which the range is to be
awarded, as indicated above.
Any one intending to canvass for
these ranges should write to this offics
At once for instructions, and printed
matter.
All votes recorded in the Times will /
De held and be open for the inspection
BY any candidate until after the contest
Hoses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02
TALK OF THE TOWN.

4 75c changeable tafeta silk for 50,
at Abbott's.
Large buck towels for s1.19 per dozer
at Abbott's.
Just notice Fits ad. New fall coat,
Just in at Fits.
| Paris Green, the kind that kills bugs
at Hendricks drug store.
Table boarders wanted at the Hote
Northern, $3.50 per week.
DR.. George II. spiller optician, will
be at the City Hotel, Aug. and 2.
Try the Spotted Jacket five cent
straight cigars at Wheeler s. Co.'s cigar
store.
Old gold and silver wanted at re-
finers' prices in exchange for goods at
+. E. Burr's.
Saws fled. Prompt work and salts
faction guaranteed. L. E. Griswold, "a
North Main street.
A regular meeting Of the Modern
Woodmen Of America Wednesday even
ing at 7.3o o'clock
A downstairs tenement, with electric
lights and bath, at "a Merchant street is
for rental Ring upper bell.
The Office Of the city clerk win be
open each evening until August 10, to
allow the payment of taxes.
We are selling best quality stone cut
ters glasses at zoe. Lenses of white
glass at Sc per pair. F. E. Burr.
Wanted.-Ten good boys to sell
Hearst's Boston American, Daily and
Sundays. Ideal Book and Stationery
Store.
Lawn mowers sharpened by w. l..
Huntington, 162 Washington street.
Telephone 4104. VIII call for mowers
and deliver same.
Your white canvas oxfords may be
made clean and fresh-looking with
Quick White Compound, loo and 25c per
bottle, at John McLean's
Any one wishing to exchange hay or
straw for a new wagon or harness. H.
+. Cutler will do business with them at
his livery stable rear city hotel
With ashes and smokes, with litter and
CRIME,
She waged llnceasing strife.
A gas range stands in her kitchen now, |
She leads peaceful life.
The annual picnic Of the Parish and
Sunday school Of the Church Of the Good |
Shepherd will be held on Thursday at |
Highland Grove The special car will
leave the church at 9.15 q. m.
a regular council meeting Of the La
lies Aid Of ST. Moniea's church will be
held at the convent Wednesday evening /
at 1880 Let every consultor be present |
and present bills as the accounts are to
BE- settled
Parties wishing Edison Gold Moulded
records would do well to call ut 90
Elm street, as / have fine selection;
also a full stock Of August numbers.
9all and hear them played over, X. L.
Hayward.
A regular meeting Of the Jumpers
Boxers and Derrickmen's union, Wednes-
lay evening August 2, at 1850. Let
very member be present, Business of
Importance. G. j. Allen, Pres; Tom
Brew, Cor. Sec.
The Junior Christian Endeavor so
-iety Of the Congregational society will
lold its annual picnic on Thursday, If
,leasant. The team win leave the
'hurch at 10 a. M, and charge Of Is
ents for transportation viii be made
t the dag is not pleasant the picnic will
y held Friday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02
MEN. NOE MEASURES.

as the ex-tailor said when he went into
the life insurance business. For insur.
anee which fits the case, we nominate
for your service the the National Life
Insurance Company. 56th year, doing
business in ~ states.
The National Life Insurance Company
of Vermont (Mutual)l Organized in
1850. S. S. Ballard, General Agent. N,
J. Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms 2 and
3, Miles Block, Barre, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs of the
children. Pleasant to take; soothing in
its influence. 1t is the remedy Of all
remedies for every form Of throat and
lung disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02
WASHINGTON.

All members Of the Washington viii
lage Free Baptist society are requested
to meet at the parsonage on Thursday
evening, Aug. 10th, at 100, for the pur-
pose Of choosing committees to serve
during the coming yearly meeting which
i to be held III September N. Il. JET
fords. Sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02
SGaSORabIG Literature!
SuAIAfER REAnTNG

SUMNER READING,
to be refreshing, must be entertaining.
No dry, hard thinking is commended.
We want recreation when it's hot, not
hard study.
THE LATEST NOVEL
of a popular author gives needed re-
taxation TO the tired brain. Summer
literature for vacation reading can al
ways be had from US. Come in and
get it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02
Peculiar Disappearance.

]. D. Runyan Of ButlervilIe O., laid
the peculiar disappearance Of his painful
symptoms Of indigestion and biIiousness
to DR.. Kings New Life Pills. He says:
sIhey are a perfect remedy for dizzi-
ness, sour stomach, headache, constipa-
ton, etc" Guaranteed at the Red Cross
Pharmacy and Parlor Drug Store. Price
25c
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02
Notite.

Sunday pionickers are notified that
the discharge Of firearms, and thai
games, sports, plays and dances are
strictly in violation of the law. All who
are accustomed to attend such picnfcs
must govern themselves accordingly.
Patrick Brown, Chief Of Police.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man
clear head. an active brain, strong
vigorous body--makes him fit for the
battle of life
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-02

Ten thousand demons gnawing away
At ones Eitals couldn't be much worse
than the fortunes Of itching piles. Yet
there's cure Doan's Ointment never
fails
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
70 OPEN HEADQUARTERS
Congressman Swanson to Con-
duct Campaign From Richmond.
Funeral Of Mr.. Morris.

Congressman Claude A. Swanson, of
.Plttsylvania county, arrived in the city
yesterday and Is at the Richmond Hotel.
Mr.. Swanson said last night that he
would next week open his Headquarters, at
the Richmond Hotel and conduct his
forysthe goyernorship lnolnina.
ton from this city, Meanwhile Mr.. Swan
son will remain; In this city. making ar
for his work here.
3 He stated to q Times Dispatch represent
5tative that lie would engage whatever
clerical force he deemed necessary, anu
would Increase the same from time TO
time as ght be necessary. Mr.. Swanson
stated that he was here to look after his
campaign, but would indulge III no pre-
dlctions as to the outcome. He reitera TED
his declaration, recently published IN this
paper, that no proposed to conduct his
on a high plane. and that II
any inud-slinging were INDUCED In ne
did not propo3e to do 1t. 3s III
4 Mr.. Swanson will spend most of his
time here. but will mako trips to various
counties irtthe State Oil court days and
whenever he deems desirable. He spoke
with satisfaction of his recent visit to the
Southwest, but declined to say what he
expected to carry in that section.
During the evening Mr.. Swanson had
many callers at his room. among them
being some Of those who supported him
four years ago and others who did not.
It's understood that he Will give his
personal attention to his organization in
thig rity. a4Sttit f3 n gS 5s} sfjg5 lii l lgs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
8COT y MARKET.

NEW YORK. March si.-The cotton market
" as less active and showed irregularity. Prices
terday, but later reacted and closed at nracti-!
cay last nights level. The opening vas quiet
better than due on disappointing cables, good
weather in the South and the outlook for
were syas o. san
moderate bulls up port, the market after the
opening slowly advanced until around midday
1t was net 6fI9 points higher or mt practically
tho best point OF yesterday, Around $50 TO
1851 for May, offerings Increased somewhat,
and In the afternoon / he market. while son,e-
what Irregular showed an easier tendency un-
der reports that spot offerlngs In Tho south
was qiletsw With i point lower; May 9 points
higher. and other months unchanged. 8si9
Receipts Of cotton at tho ports Today we're
last year. For the week (estmated) a00U 200
bales against liz, s0s last week and .34a last
year. To-day's receipts Mt New Orleans We're
1881 bales against 900 last year. ana at
Houston $500 bales against 1913 last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
WILL PLAY BALL.
Richmond and Randolph-M Macon

Richmond and Rand lph-Macon
Cross Bats at Broad Street Park.
baseball gane will be played at Broad
Street Park This afternoon at $3.50 O. clock
between the teams from Randolph Macon,
and Richmond College. This is the open
Ing game OF the season between the coll
leges OF the Eastern Virginia League. and
a good sized crowd will doubtless be In
&. Richmond College played on Thursday
All exhibition game with the team from
the University College OF Medicine, Edcfent-j
ing them by8a score of z to Q.
The Richmond College team is as fol-
lows: 4 n i
snend c.; Griffin and Myers, p!;;S suth.;
erland, 1b.; Handy, ab.; Gardner and
Richardson, 3b.;; 81 Tn man, SIS; N1ench, ];
Robertson, CT: il Dunaway, If. "a
a special train will leave Ashland at g
O'clock bringing the rooters from Ran
dolpl,- Macon College with the team. ss.5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
iBy A ss0clatcd I7ress.)

. N EN- Q ORLEANS, March 81 IS Secretary
Hester's statement or the world $ Visible
the total visible to be ,s9s, 1870 against q. :
$40, ISL last week, and 3, 295, 020 last year.
or this the total OF American cotton lis 81
s166. 900 last year, and Of il other kinds,
Including Egypt, Brazil India, ete ca. ,2l9. =
900 against 900 last week and 4 ,0e9, s
600 last year. 5s .3 V. Y
4 ofStlle world visible supply Of cotton
there Is now a floa Tar nd held In Great
Britain and Continental Europe, 900 900
90 against ss5 coo last year. In Indin 40, =
on against 427, COO last year; and in the
United States l.2lS, 900 against isl, 900 last
year, il:lS III TIL - A ses n, ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
CONSOLIDATED. GAS
INQUIRY IN new ! YORK |.|||I'..
7 I7ll3 4 n q VA n - u n N
nv Asancinted rress.)

tsts,G BY iJAsSOC1nled ~ TeSs) gssSS2
!, NEW YOR X, March 81 - pparent dis lis
icrepancies OF III, tie amount { Of &
profits and Of s13. 1900 in the total tot 4
amount of Investments, 81, the statements
submitted by the Consolidated Gas Com g n
spany, formed the salient features Of tho
second day Of the ttJ,lry by the Legisla a.
tive Committee conducting the gas Einves-
4tigation in this city. &. 2$3
On. behalf of the company, i was said
that another statement would be pre-
ser,ted, showing what disposition had been
made OF the ;l1 900. 900 profits: On nc nc.
count of the abscncef w 6 2: Garter sec
rotary OF the company due to III ness, no
explanation was cfferedtoE the difference
] Of s13, 6O0, 900; bevondSn statelnent=of coun-
sci that It. was attributable to5Athe diff
ference between the price Of properti ss
acquired and their resent actua ]fvall1'1e.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
BANK CLEARINGS. 555
Report Of Bradstreet's for Week
Ending March goth.

~ (l3y{ tA6SOClaleQ f'TeSS.( ssgA 3Ef57t
" NEW YORK, March 31.-The following
table, compiled by Bradstreet' s, shows the
ba nix clearings Mt q number OF the princi-
nal cities for the week ending March GOTH,
with the percentage OF increase and de-
crease as compared with the correspond
ing week last year. sixty-two Their cities
arc included in the totals
New York, Sl.S90, f92. O7S; increase, 1865. q
y Chicago, $175,99S 02S; increase. 81.
Boston, $l37,42l 800; increase, 29b III Gi d
Il philadelphia, $ll7,S39. GAG !; increase, $50.
ST. Louis, $5O,356, 073; increase, SIS. M
Pittsburg, $i3,113, 951 |; tincreas sc, a1,2,
s San Francisco, 500. s66, 343; Increase, 1911.
< Cincinnati. s21, AIS $50; increas Sc, Fl.
Z Baltimore. $l9,Sss,a7b decrease, 1S,
Kansas City, 21,44s.509; Increase, 1913, N
New Orleans, SIG, 329, 20S decrease, LA.
4 Louisville, $10,676 400; decrease, 2l.4.
Memphis. $5,22S,06l: Increase. 583.
Richmond, 81, $50: increase, 1863.
B Washington. s4,1 32, O9l increase 2S9,
Savannah $3.50, 794; decrease, 0.s
Fort Worth, $5.912,s62; increase. It'll.
Atlanta, $2,9s2, 74Si increase, 1911. a
z Nashville, $2,SS2.469; increase, 1913.
Z Norfolk $1.762, 1914 Increase, 81,
Augusta, Gar s., 31S.ol0; Increase, 23,2
Birmingham, sl,4Ss,264 increase. 1853.
Knoxville. s1,1es,l73; Increase, 14,2
Charleston, 3l,O43O6s; Increase, 49,.
Little Rock, 1l.0l2,469: Increase 26,a2,
s. Chattanooga, SSl2,342; increase, 17,3,
81 Jacksonville. 81, 0s3 06s; increase, Asa
j Macon, $500. 1867 decrease. SOS. III
: Iious on, sl1 .as7, 1884; increase. as,
Galveston, S8,3l6, 900 in crease. 1856.
U Total, ~ United States. 80, 4,s95o34; In
Outside New York, sl4s sobe; increase,
lG, Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
Mr.. Cardoza Appointed.

of the railway department Of tho Vir-
.ginia Passenger and Power Company,
has ccepted 1t he post of superintendent
Of the Berkeley division OF the Norfolk
Railway and Light Company. He will
enter upon his new duties April 17th.5
For the past seven years he has been
connected with the trolley line Of this
city and had risen to his responsible POI
lsition on his merits. His chief here, Mr..
Calvin Whitley, speaks In terms Of warm
praise Of his thorough competency and
efficient work In this city. a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
M CURDY MAKING WAY
HOME BY EASY STAGES !:
"a lRv Associated Press. i

"a 1By Associated Press .
COLUMBUS. s.. c.. March 31.-Richa I'd
"a. h1cCurdy. president OF the Mutual Life
spending tonight IN Columbia. Since
his recent attack of illness In Florida.
( Mr.. N1cCurdy has been making his way
q He is accompanied by Mrs McCurdy
and Mr. and Mrs. NlcCurdy6 and his ply
5sIcian, who states that Mr.. McCurdy Is
better. ~ - 500 sss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
Commission Firm Closes.

tBy Associated. Pressl
ia CHICAGO, ILL. M arch 53l.,.Everlnghaim
and Company, one OF the Oldest commits
Sion firms on the Board Of Trade. or
dered trades closed out to-day. Failure
OF customer to meet obligations. together
are the reasons given for the suspension
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
/ CAIyTLE MARKETS.

4 CHICAGO "a. I.I4,, Marsh ALL CATH IL " Rc-
CENTS, 2, 800 head Market strong To Zoe higher
Good to prime steers, 1914 az. moor y me
cows s27Sa4f6; lielters, s3d1b.E; Gamers,
si60a2 80 1: bulis, S3,7bdI4 abs calves s3G6.7h.
IIogs-- Receipts l7,ooq head. Market 80. hlsner r.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01

Mixed and butchers, s6.e0as.s7Ii; good TO e
choice heavy. s5aoa635. sheep-R !, 8. 20 y,
81 1896. Is: fair to choice. mixed, .todo, %
nattye lambs s. 50I6. 20. ES8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
Personal and Briefs

Mrs. IA. Walklnan. OF atertown, N.
Y.,S is spending a few days with her son.
Professor S. IFalknan, 9 { No. 51S North
Twelfth Street. x Va &
passed through this city yesterday on
his way from Palm Beach. Fla, where
The has been spending the winter.
ms r to afte er
spending the winter with the Misses
Fleming. * * s5l x ~ x
Mr. 10. SsN1, Mcclure left last night for
New York on a business trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

Z q l. ~
!. PORT OF WEST POINT. MARCH 81, 1895.
s55 5f 81 ARRIVED. sif M 4 tli5S fS
Baltimore. Courtney. Baltinore. passenseFa
:" Elm City, Haynes. Mattaponi River landings.
and general cargo
'$49 We SAILED 49,
Baltimore. Courtney. Baltimore. passengers
and general cargo. q - -
+ Elm City. Haynes, Mattaponis River landings 8,
and general cargo s5
E PORT NEWPORT NEWS. MARCH 81, 1905.
ARRIVED.
schoonerHA. 3. Mitchell, New York 8
Barges New Jersey, Providence. #N
Barge Florida, Providence. fs ~ 5g aa5
barge Enos Saule. Providence. K. s.
v Barge Knickerhocker. Providence. }s4
y Barge Felix. Providence. Il Az IS 35
Il Barge White Band, Providence .,vl n t5s.3
y Schooner Elizabeth IT, Doyle. New ! ork.
Schooner Josephine, n ews York. 5isi I'll
.Si -. 5iillls SAILED.
n Schooner Prescott Palmer. Boston. igs X AZ
a Schooner Annie B. Mitchell, Plymouth.
Barge Kennebec. Providence. 8 n 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-01
PROFESSIONALS
0vERRUN| MARKET
Unable, However, to Make Much
n Progress i'll Direction Of
Moving Prices.
STOCKS RISE LATE IN ! DAY
Temporary Curtaillnc,it Of & Re-
sources Restricts Specula-
tioll-Closing Irregular.
tBy Ass oeia,el rr.ss.,

n NEW YORK, March sl.n,-Thc stock
market to-day way In the hands OF pro-.
fessIonal traders and they mndc little
progress In moving prices Only a hand
full or the standard market leaders were as
much as APPOINT away from last niglifslcvel
Al any time The movement, although
very sluggish was Il clear index to tho
conviction OIL the part OF the trading
element that ytilc present curtailment OF
resources Is the restrictive influence on
speculation and that II lis not moro than
temporary.
Tic comparative TRANQUILITY Of the
call loan rate which did not get above
S41-2 per cent. Gained apprehension and
prices improved late in the day. outside
OF the professional circle, however. there
was no stirring Of spccula ye interest.
The estimates Of the weeks curre s1,, ],
to the sub-treas,lry. which footah Y
$4.577,Ooo. have been Offset TO tho extent
of several hundred thousand .doliars ~
movement There Is no iG-a that. any
contraction OF loans has 1eer possible
during the week owing 20 ~ msayg ia
money market. The loss in cash VIII not
be offset, therefore, By any reduction Of
deposits through decrease IN loans.,..Ai
number OF the industrials and special
ties were strong from individual causes.
Tho Southern iron :fcrg the lead = r,
A ecr. the bencflts94o NewSS York traction
N Con, "a MES 81 from future tunnel " enter
Sprises a settlcments Of the Montana g .II !.
1er disputes, were some fsthc spccitic
Instances OF Old rnnlors which plaYcl 1 =.
new part in he days mark ne =, n .ei
prices OF the day were touched shor,lif
Y bcfore3 The close, but were not fuzzy helo,
ii tho closing being Irregular
4 Bonds were Irregular: total 8saics, par i';.
value q. go eco. 3 y "a
advanced is and New AZ ~ pei per, cent nj.
~ The s total sales OF stocks amounted \. TO
+ 8la,400 shares. 81 # M
VI MONEY AND &F,XCIIANGE-CLOStI
Money on call: strong and higner:5SS l 1ss.
time loans, 1 iirm: II 50 days. % days and.
slx months ls2s s4 per cent nsr r cr1f
sterling exchange. steady with - nc.u W
business In bankers bills; AZ SaS - sis =:
4 for demand and at f4s4 05af4s4.l0 for. 81
day bills. Posted rates. s4st = and $aSs ;
and 1856 1-2d{IS7. Commercial plDs. 3tss
s.iaT,s. Bar silver. IS "a Mexican rs dol I;
lars. ~ Isl. 5