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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY
COMPANY.

Corrected TO October Q, 1905.
Passenger Trains leave Barre as follows;
i2.0l Midnight Daily. Boston. Springfield and
New York night express. Sleeping cars
Montpelier junction to Boston and
Springfield. ssnnday morning train has no
Montpelier with train leaving at $50 a m.
for Montreal and the West.
400 a. n.--Week days only for Williams
town.
S.55 a. m--Week days oniy. Connects at
Montpelier Junction with mail train for
Boston, Springfield and New York, and
trains for Burlington, St. Albans and in
tcrmediate stations.
lI.55 4. m.--Daiy. Boston, Springfield, New
York and New London fast express.
Cafe parIor car Montpelier Junction TO
Boston. Parlor car Montpelier junction
20 Springfield.
LOS y. ni.--Week days only. For Williams
town.
$40 .. N. Week days only, Nail train for
Burlington. st. Altans, Cambridge juno
tion, Ogdensburg, Richford and Montreal.
Parlor car 70 Montreal from Montpelier
Junction.
AIS >. m.--wssk days only. For Williams
town.
$50 >. n.-Daily. Montreal and Chicago fast
express. Connects at Burlington with
local train for Rutland. Cafe parlor car
Montpelier junction 10 Montreal and
Trains reach Montpelier about 20 minutes
q. g. JONES. General Manager.
J. II. BENTLEY. Gen. Pass. Agt.t
st. Adams, VT.
]. o. ADAMS. Agent. Barre. Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
Who win Clam Them7

Letters remaining uncalled for at the
Barre post Office for the week ending
Friday, December s, are as follows:
Men.--Allen Abbott, Chas. r. Bar
rett, Angelo Cechine, e. J.. Gushing,
George Gamers, John Cauley, Manuel
Cobo, e. Furnazza, II. r. Fennell, Ray
mond irish, Sylvester Fien (3), Bueney
Como, Gaetario Ghuhinetti, A. +. Hop
kins. Arthur Hutchins, G. III. Hendry,
Curtis Rowland, F. L. Holt, Emil Lar
son, Carlo Macedonia, Jas. McSherry,
,Ialmar Oliyio, John O'Neil, Chas. Vioran,
James f. Walch.
Women Estella Blanchard, Mrs. ID.
A. Cook, Maria Camporono, Mrs. Ann
Erickson, Miss NJ. r. Frazer, Mrs. VIM.
Fish, Miss NJ Hartman, Mrs. Susie
Heath, Mrs. w. J. Lenox, Mrs. Carrie
Robinson, Mrs. Arthur Whitcomb.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Notice is hereby given that the copartnership
heretofore existing between Lofhar G.. Beck,
Werner II. Beck, Desidero Guidici. james Gull
dici, Frank Guidici, all OF the city OF Barre,
and Angus L. Mcleod. OF the Town of Barre,
In the County Of Washington and state OF YER
mont. under the firm name and style OF the
barre Quarry Company" has this day been
dissolved by the withdrawal OF the eaiu Angus
r.. Mcleod from all connection OF any kind
erty belonging 10 the same, OK that had here
tofore belonged TO said copartnefshfp under
the firm name and style cftthe Barre Quarry
Company or OF any individual partner, and
the said Lothar O. Beck, Werner Il. Beck, De-
sidero Guidici, James Guidici, Frank Guidici
become partners and continue said BUSH ess
under the name Of the said barre Quarry
LOTHAR C BECK,
WERNER X. BECK,
A. l. MCLEOD,
ID. GuIDlCI,
y. GGIDfCI,
November 22, 1906. r.. 6UlDICI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

x-all--Gray's warranted Laxative Cough
and Cold cure-because it contains No
Morphine or other Habit Forming Drug,
but does contain the best ingredients
known to medical science for Coughs
and Colds, and will pay back your
money If not satisfactory.
d. r. Davis. X. A. Drown,
G. H. Kendrick & Co., Barre, vt.
j. ri. Macarthur, East Barre, VT.
w. II. Miles, Graniteville, Vt.
f. G. Huntington, Washington, vt.
T. ID. Tillotson, Washington, VT.
F. A. Ainsworth, Williamstown, vt.
Mark Mears, Marshhald, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
: EsrArE on susAN 8. KElTH.

STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court,
District OF Washington, IS. held in MONTPELIER,
in and for said District, on the 29tiN day Of
November. A. ID. 1905.
An instrument purporting to be the last VIII
and Testament of Susan Is. Keith, late of the
City Of barre, in said district, deceased, being
presented to the Court for Probate, IL 10 ordered
be notified TO appear at session Of said Court,
to be held at the Probate once, in said Mont
pelier, on the 18th day Of December, A. ID. 1905,
and show cause, II any they nsay have, against
the probate OF said instrument; for which pur-
pose It IL further ordered, that notice OF this
order be published three weeks successfully in
the Barre Daily Times, newspaper printed at
the City Of Barre, in this State previous to said
time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court. Attest,
HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
Fri. Dec. !, 8, Is.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
Ricksrt & Wells Spers'I Agents

thoroughly acquainted with the moose,
having seen them both in their native
wilds and in the parks, and his testi-
mony is reliable. He estimates the
weight of the animal at between 1000
and 200 pounds. This, we consider a
rare sight, for southern Vermont, it be-
ing the first one seen, so far as we know,
Game of all kinds was never known be-
fore to be so plentiful in these parts,
as the present season, especially part
ridges and foxes, with frequent signs
of black bears.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

John Eggleston died Monday morn
ing at the soldiers home in Bennington.
He ate his breakfast as usual went to
his room and while helping to make his
bed, dropped on it dead. Mr.. Eggleston
served in Co. II, 14th VT. Vols, and was
admitted to the home from Rutland last
January. He was member of Roberts
Post Of Rutland and at one time promi-
nent in western Vermont. For several
years he conducted a hotel in East WALL
ingford. He leaves a son and daughter
IN Rutland, and the body was taken
there for burial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08


Men and Women Unanimous Al ,ut It
Many women weep and vail and refuse
70 be comforted because their once mag
nihcent tresses have become thin and
faded. Many men incline to profanity
because the files bite through the thin
thatch on their craniums. It will be good
news to the miserable OF both sexc1. to
learn that Newbro,s Herpicide has been
placed upon the market. This is the new
scalp germicide and antiseptic that acts
by destroying the germ or microbe that
Is the underlying cause Of all hair de-
structicn. Herpicide Is a new prepara-
ton. made after a new formula on an
entirely new principle. Anyone who has
tried it win testify as to its worth Try
Il yourself and be convinced. Sold by
leading druggists. Send 10c IN stamps
for sample to The Herpicide Co., De-
troit, Mich.
Rickert & Wells, Spec',l Agents
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
Nothing Better Than Pages Perfected
Poultry Food.

ID. .. Lambert Of Apponaug, II. l.,
the maker Of the famous Death TO
Lice remedies and who is all over the
country known as a poultry expert, says
there Is nothing better than Pages Per-
fected Poultry Food. Here are his ex-
act words; 'Rations should vary with
the difference seasons. Some kind Of
animal food is necessary at all times,
and have found nothing better or handi-
or than Pages Perfected Poultry Food. =
Anyone sending his address on pos
tai card to G. s. Page, Hyde Park, VT,
and mentioning this paper, win receive
by mail, free, postpaid, a sample pack
age of Pages Perfected Poultry Food.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
Sick Wives and Daughters.

You have often seen them with pale
faces, poor appetite, head and backache,
symptoms common TO the sex. Fathers
and mothers, lose no time in securing
DIR. David Kennedy's Fayorite Remedy,
of Rondout, N. Y. IL will cost only
one dollar and is much cheaper than
sickness. Write to DR.. David Kennedy's
Sons, Rondout, N. Y, for a free sample
bottle. Sold in Barre by Z. A. Drown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

FARM BARGAIN---A chance of lifetime.
For sale or exchange. What have you to ex-
change for this 2e0-acre farm? Forty acres
wood land, COO sugar trees near the house. APP
pie orchard Of 200 trees. Buildings good r.
+. ID. route and telephone, one and 0ne-t third
miles from stores, post Office, churches. school,
etc. Farm cuts Sd tons Of hay. all with ma
chine. Farming tools are nearly new and con-
sist Of moving machine. horse rake. tedder,
horse hoe. cuItivators, plows, enc horsepower
and cutter, two dog-power churn and eepaTa-
tor and numerous other tools for modern farm
ing. Running water In abundance at house
and barns. Hen house, go by Il, with running
water In 1t. This pia g will keep forty cows
the year round. The price IsAow. What have
you 20 exchanged There are u cows. head OF
young stock 100 coarse wool shsep and team now
on the farm, with more than fodder enough TO
winter all. Inquire Of the b. Cate Real Es-
tate Agency, Rooms II and l2, Bolster Block,
Barre. W. Telephone connection, asst
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
MONEY TO AxuNpsoN.
Hardy Explorer Seat Funds BY Norweg-
ians AZ Seattle.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. s.--Roald Amund-
son, the first man in history to travel
the northwest passage from east to west,
is still at Fort Egbert, Alaska, waiting
for an answer TO the message be sent
Monday night to Nasen in Christiania.
His appeal for funds and assistance
has borne fruit Norwegians of this city
telegraphing him money.
From the fact that Amundson and
his expedition are in winter quarters
near the mouth of Mckenzie river, his
object, which he made public before
leaving Christiania, in May, 1908, has
been fulfilled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Trains leave Barre for Wells River, connect
ing Mt that point with trains going both north
and south, at 7-3O a. M, 2so and 800 p. nj. The
ie-D train connects with train for BOSTON, and
north for Lisbon, Littleton, Fabyans aud Lam
caster. also with Montreal express, and the 7.30
and 800 trains with St. Johnshury trains.
Trains leave Barre for Montpelier ut 7.3o, iQ. IS
.. M. u. 30, 900. 4.io and $40 p. m.
ELECTRO STRICT RAILWAY.
Cars leave square In Barre for Montpelier az
ID minutes of and rs minutes past the hour.
Leave Montpelier for Barre on the hour and
half hour until 10 p 10.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

The Rutland Herald has received d
letter from a subscriber in Peru, vt, in
the course Of which he says: while
Charles Palmer, teamster employed by
M. j. Hapgood on Mt. Tabor, was load
ing lumber at the top Of the mountain
by the DEVILS den, a moose came out
into the road about 15rodsin front Of him
and remained for several minutes. Mr.
Palmer is a reliable, intelligent man,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

In the drawing of seats in the Ma
tional House Of Representatives, Con-
gresham d. j. Foster secured a place
on the center aisle somewhat back of
the middle row of desks. Congressman
Kittredge Haskins' name was among
the last to be called and he was forced
to take seat in Cherokee strip, the
name given to few seats used by the
overflow Of the Republican majority
and separated from the rest of the Re-
publican members by the seats Of the
Democratic minority.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FARM FOR SALE cHEAP-HeTes your
chance a 3S-acfe farm. fair house. new sra
BILE with baeen emf. good eilo. some farnlin z
ioais. fine spring water to house and barn 2 ~
miles 10 Harshneld village, good ne1Rhbor-
hood and good land. Price only $40, Oie-half
oaah Send l0c for 800 farm catalogue and map
Of Vermont The Reynolds Real Estate Co [,
Opposite Van Ness House. Burlington. VI 2i1ti2
FARM FOR sAIE--tsood farm Of 22s acres,
heavily timbered good wooded. 6fod sugar
place, 600 TO 1000 trees. Keeps 70 head cattle
and team. Situated on stage road from wash
ingt0n to Chelsea, about Ia miles from
Washington, and known IS the Cutting Cheney
farm. All stocked viii sell with or without
stock. Buildings in good repair. Never fail
ing running water. Immediate possession
given. @. Ii. Bigelow, Washington. VI. 1857
FARM FOR sALE-0niy three miies from
Barre city. Contains las acres In high state
Of cultivation Win keep 40 cows, horses and
some young stock. Hay all cut with machine.
About 600 sugar trees, wen equipped with evap-
orator, tin tubs, etc. Apple orchard of 800
young trees. Some soft saw timber and about
IL acres Of second growth naples, from inches
to inches through. Buildings extra good.
Barn is t02 feet long, with basement under all.
Lean-to ln2 feet long. Corn barn, carriage
house and other outbuildings. All the build
inCS are painted. Running water ut house and
barn. This farm and buildings are A No. l.
The buildings would cost today all we ask for
all. For BETTER description inquire at the
f. 3 Cate Real Estate Agency. Rooms II
and u. Bolster Block, Barre, VT, or OF Raymon
Dteman, on the premises. 195tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

The speakers at conference of spec
ialists and workers held at the Bangor,
On. ", Theological Seminary Tuesday,
included the Rev. Frank L. Masseck, of
Brattleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Six- house, with extra lot,
near Beckley street. good trade at Sle00 90.
OF the u. A. Perry Real Estate Agency, Rooms
5 and 9, Gordon Block. Barre. Vt. Iastt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

THE TIMES win publish wants, Lost and
Found, For Sale, To Let, etc,--short advertise
ments--at the rate Of -four lines for twenty i've
cents for the nyst insertion and five cents for
each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

FOR sALE--A great Investment Four SIX
room cottages on Merchant street, which have
been built Tour OF ave years. All have bath
rooms, hot water connections, electric lighfs
and are connected with sewer. Each finished
n the wood. Most Of the tenants now occupy
ing are the same who have been there from the
time the cottages we're bnflt Each rents for
SIP per month. Price 81 200 90 each. There Is
also connected about Is building lots that viii
Cate Real Estate Are ey, Rooms ii and II RoI.
ster Block, Barre, VI. l66tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Childs have pre-.
sented the town of Castleton a granite
drinking fountain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
Items Of Interest Cleaned from Our
Exchanges.

There were five marriage licenses is
sued by the Rutland city clerk during
November.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Lieut.. F. F. Ruggles, 18th Cav, was
thrown from his horse at Fort Ethan
Allen Friday while jumping hurdles in
the riding hall. The horse was going at
a gallop and Lieutenant Ruggles was
dragged some distance. His recovery is
doubtful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

FOR sALE--six room cottage on Park street.
This Is a very desirable place. ae the view Is
unsurpassed In this city. Large lot. 8 Ia rods
by s. -2 rods. Nearly new house. finished in
the latest style. Also very nice. new barn,
5000. Just think A nice, nearly new house
and barn, well located all In A No. shape.
Delay Is dangerous. Inquire at the r. Il. Cate
Real Estate Agency. Rooms II and ~, Bolster
Block, Barre, Vt. ie6tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

TO RENT UNTIL PAID FOR God house,
with some land. handy to stone sheds. Price
Agency, Rooms and ., Gordon Block, Barre,
Vt. i0stf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Dir. S. G. Gould, Of Randolph, presi-
dent OF the Vermont State Spiritualist
Association, is completing arrangements
for the annual meeting Of the associa-
ton, to be held in Montpelier Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday, January ~, Is,
and IA. Doctor Could has secured the
services for the entire convention of w.
II. Colvile, a lecturer OF national reputa
ton among spiritualists. Several state
speakers, including Mrs. Efiie Webster
Chapman the test medium, have been en-
gagged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

FOR EALE--Farm Ia miles from Water
bury village. Contains $50 acres and is good,
productive farm, easily carried on. Buildings
In good, comfortable repair Running water
to house and barn. 1000 sugar trees, $50 tin
tubs, evaparator. galvanized holders, etc. There
10 a creamery that goes with this farm, all
equipped, cost 81 go and Is IN good running
order Milk from 100 10 200 cows coraee TO this
creamery. school-house on the place. Farm,
creamery, hay, all crops, IL cows and farming
tocls go with TINS place. frics TOT AZ. yscugO.
quire Mt the n. Is. Gate Real Estate Agency,
Rooms II and IL, Bclsser Block. Barre. VT. i0Etf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

The secretary Of the Bennington town
liquor license commissioners reports
that there are now about 1875 names on
the black list furnished to the saloon
keepers Of the village. A good proper
ton OF these are people from outside
the village who get into trouble as soon
as they get a drink. Considering the
people in the village and the surround
ing towns the number is not considered
large.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

rooms IN extra good repair. Large hen-house
and thre6-f ourths Of an acre 81 land. win
exchange for farm. Inquire at the +. B. Cate
Real Estate Agency, Rooms y and II, Bolster
Block. Barre, Vt. 1s6tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

FOR SAIE--Forty acre wood lot in will
Jamestown. Contains 10000 to 5000 feet of
spruce lumber growing on IL Price $3.50. apply
at ID. A. Perry Real Estate Agency 2i5t2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

FOR SALE--At great sacrifice, house OF two
tenements. near Ayers street. Apply TO A. a.
Smith. 77tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

The Burlington aldermen have adopt
ed resolution fixing the price Of cleo
trio current for power as follows: For
first 200 kilowatt hours, cents kilo-
watt hour; for second 200 kilowatt
hours, Az cents; for third 200 kilowatt
hours, cents; for fourth kilowatt hours,
3 cents: for all over 500 klowatt hours,
2a4 cents. In no case shall the monthly
charge be less than 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Flossie Kavanagh of Plymouth Union
has a bantam pullet that began laying
in March and laid twenty four eggs. She
then set, Matched out, and raised five large
chickens, then began laying and laid
50 eggs. Her eggs are two-thirds as
large as Brown Leghorn's and she only
weighs one pound.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
MACHINERY FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Five horse power electric mo.
tor. Good as new. Inquire AZ Times Office. i97ti
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

The two fire horses Prince and
Colonel" which were recently sold by
the city of Rutland to w. II. Spaulding
the original owner OF the horses, hav,
been resold to T. A. Peart, Of Pittsfeld
Mr.. Peart is farmer and lnmbermal
and Mr.. Spaulding believes the horses
will have good home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

The following officers were elected at
the meeting 81 the Burlington Union,
American Federation Of Labor. Presi-
dent, G. S. Moss; vice president, George
Munson; financial secretary, Oscar Helm
niger; recording secretary, Michael Fran.
els Nugent; treasurer, Russell D. Nun.
son; sergeant at arms, D. Brodie; guard,
Henry Aikey; trustees, George Munson,
w. A. Laflash, William Smith.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

Dogs killed 2l sheep and bit eight
more so that they died afterward on the
farm Oh Mrs. Phelps Nash near Belden's
recently. Search for the dogs was be-
covered in the vicinity one Of which was
shot. The neighborhood farmers have
sworn vengeance on all hunting dogs
seen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
TO RENT.

no LEr-fsood tenement e slz rooms. II
qnlre ~ "A fremont street. 80
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
FOR SALE.

ICE POND FOR SALE OR 10 REMIT
will sell Or rent my spii ice pond, Apply 70
T. ID. Taft. 22et6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

WANTED Steady, reliable man TO drive on b
OF our wagons. For particulars inquire at our
store Grand Union Tea Co., 20 Main street.
Montpelier, VT. E222tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

DIR. Edward r. Lynch has brought suit
against the town Of Brattleboro to re-
cover damages in the sum Of $500 fol
Injuries sustained by his horse Septem'
Der 80 He alleges that while driving
across an iron bridge his horse stepped
through hole in the bridge floor and
was injured so that he has been deprived
of its use since then. The suit viii be
tried in county court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

WANTED--At once. Six good hand POLISH
ers on granite and three experienced men TO
Good wages. John swenson, West Concord.
NH. al2fs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08
WANTED.
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Between Merchant street and Math
ewson seh0ola pair OF gold trimmed glasses.
Finder please leave them at 45 Merchant street
and be rewarded, 92btl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

WANTED-Reliable man over thirty 10 look
after our business in Washington county. "A
good. permanent position. G. r. Burr N Co.
Nurserymen, Hartford, Conn. 226t2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

L0ST--Ou Washington or Elm street from
hay wagon IA inch cable chain 20 feet long
George Cassie. 12lfi
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-08

TO RENT-Furnished room, electric lights
and furnace heat, At i06 Seminary street Pc
ter Parks. 214tf
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-15

L. ''When an Bill took shore leave in Barcelona we
catched tn music fever frum them Spanish dagoes
bought an outfit practice tn foc you'd a-been
prised see tn took to it. Well, sir fine afternoon
the Mediterranean what does tn old
bring our instruments out deck fer recital
The Washington times., 1905-03-30
FEAR A REVOLUTION
IN BLACK REPUBLIC

Look out for trouble in Haiti on
March 81 and April L. is the substance
of a cablegram which Minister Powell
has sent to the State Department.
Acting upon this advice orders were
issued to dispatch a warship to Port
au Prince at once. The cruiser Newark
has been detached from duty at Guam
tanamo and hurried to Port au Prince.
Minister PoweIl.s warning is thought
to refer to a possible revolution.
According to the Haitian minister in
Washington the dispatch is a false
alarm Mr.. Leger, who represents the
Black Republic here, says that so far
as he is informed the island is unusually
quiet just now.
The Washington times., 1905-03-30
CURTAIN RAISER ADDED
TO captain BARRINGTON''

a unique and interesting curtain
raiser has been added to the program
a. the Lafayette Theater this week, be
fore the first act in Captain Barring
ton"
William Bramwell and Miss Catherine
Calhoun appear in a dramatic version
Of VIII Cartons Gone With a Hand
somer Man Miss Calhoun plays the
part of Jane. the joking wife. who gives
John, her honest and affectionate farmer
husband, a great shock by departing
from the house while he is in the field,
leaving on the table a note IN which
she says she has left with "a hand
sc,ner man than you are" After John
has suffered and made various resolves,
Jane bursts into the house all of a sud-
den with her father, whom she intro
duceS as "the handsomer man." amid
peals of laughter. In getting ready to
leave the house, Jane combs her hair
and changes from her kitchen clothes
TIA her Sunday" dress, without speak
ing word
This is the first time the curtain raiser
has been given on the stage, and its sue
cess was qualified. The i'disrobing" act
was received In silence, and ii was not
Until the unexpected termination that
the audience showed any appreciation
of the acting, although Mr.. Bramwelrs
portrayal of the heart-broken husband
was excellent.