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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
PROTEST OVER AWARD.
Fred Sargent and w. E. Harlow Not
Satisfied With selectmen's Award.

A hearing is being held at East Barre,
before former Lieutenant Governor
stanton Of Roxbury, Judge Huntley Of
Duxbury and ex-Judge Mears Of Marsh
field as commissioners, in the appeal
over the award Of the selectmen of the
town Of Barre and the location Of the
road starting at the city water works
and leading by L. L. Worthen's farm.
The road passes through the land Of
Mrs. Davenport, Mr. Hood, Fred Sar-
gent and W. L. Harlow, gsStd tile ap-
peal il made by Messrs. Harlow and
Sargent. The award was $3.50. Mrs.
Davenport accepted her award and Mr..
Hood thought the road was a benefit.
Today was the second day Of the hear
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
Fixed

"They say his wife will not trust him
out Of her sight when they are III 81.
ciety"
II should think she'd be afraid, if chat
Is the case, to let him continue III his
present business. understand that
he has more than thirty women In his
Office"
"No. She isn't afraid. You see, in
stead Of providing home for her home
" old sister she makes him. empty the
lady as his secretary. Chicago Record.
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
BURNED STRAWBERRY PATCH
Excited Individual Saw Smoke and Rang
in an Alarm.

While the Berlin street fire was at
its height yesterday afternoon some one
saw smoke arising over the houses Of
George Richardson and d. " Stone. aud
thinking one of them must be afre,
rushed to box IA, and rang in an alarm.
Chief Gladding responded as soon as be
could with hose and reel and several
men, but on reaching the box the man
had evidently repeuted Of his rashness
and disappeared.
Investigation revealed the fact that
Charles :. Waterman was burning over
his strawberry patch and the weeds and
grass made considerable smoke.
It has not yet been discovered who
rang in the alarm
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
TROOPS SENT 10 COURT.
Infantry and Artillery to Protect Prison
ers ii Kentucky.

Frankfort. Ky.. Ang 22. Governor
Peclsham last night ordered State troops
to be sent to Russelville to protect w.
r. Fletcher and Guy Lyon, charged with
assaulting Mary Gladder The case is
to be called for trial Wednesday. rhe
Lexington aud Frankfort companies Of
infantry and a detachment Of artillery
with 4 Hotohkiss gun under command Of
Major J Embrey Allen Of Lexington win
20 on special train to protect the pfis,
oners during the trial
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
SEVERAL OTHERS KILLED.
Eight in Addition to Catholic Bishop
Mentioned Previously.

London, August PA despatch to
the Reuter- Telegram Company from
Zanzibar says that in addition to the
Catholic bishop, whose murder at the
hands Of the African natives gas re-
ported several days ago, two sisters,
three missionaries, German sergeant
and two traders were killed, according
TO later reports The attack on these
foreigners occurred in a district south
west Of Kiwa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
FRIeHrENEp AT AUToMoRILE.
Two Women Thrown Into Ditch at
Jetfersonville.

JefIersonYille, Aug. %. Saturday af-
ternoon AZ Mrs. Flandreau and her
mother. Mrs. Tracy, were coming from
Wateryille their horse became frighten.
ed at an automobile, which came around
a curve just beyond the junction near
Mr.. Webster's, and turning around with
the occupants threw them out into the
ditch, breaking the carriage top and
back Of the seat, after which the horse
with the rest of the carriage ran to-
ward Waterville Mrs Flandreau and
Mrs Tracy sustained injuries which will
lay them up several days, but fortunate
ly no bones We're broken The team was
owned by L. s. Fuller and supposed to
be perfectly safe for ladies TO drive.
The horse sustained no injuries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
a RoMB coNsPIRAcY
Which Includes the Destruction Of Gas
Works and Looting Of Banks

Vienna, August 22-Adyices from
Smyrna say that bomb conspiracy
has been discovered there The plot
included the destruction Of the gas works
by means of bombs, and the le0ting Of
all the banks under the cover Of dark
ness. when the lights of the city would
all 20 out together All Armenian bank
clerks IN the city have been arrested
on suspicion Of being connected with the
conspiracy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
MAILS WERE LATE.
Wheel Came on Tender Of Central YER
mont Train.

The incoming local mails were late to-
day owing to a breakdown three miles
south Of Roxbury, on The early morn
ing northbound train. A wheel on the
rear truck Of the tender came of, but
none Of the cars left the track and no
one was injured Wreck trains were
sent from White River junction and st.
Adams, and the delay lasted for two
hours.
The local excursion to Ausable Chasm
today was delayed considerably, and the
ball team on the way to Burlington was
held up.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22

bis left hand done up The back is. Gov
cred with bhsters. Frank Morgan at
tempted to 90 through Berlin street with
a hose truck, and in doing so ran into
telephone pole. He had both hands
badly burned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
ILL FEELING THE CAUSE.
Ascribed for This Drill Teams Refusal
to Participate

Rutland, August o.. Rutland COM
pany, No. 3, Uniform Rank, knights
Of Pythias. will not eater the eompeti-
tion drill for prize at the annual meet
ing Of the grand lodge to be held in
Burlington this week. This company
has won the prize for seven years. They
do not state the reason why they will
not enter the competition, but there are
rumors Of III feeling towards their pres
ent captain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
ALLEN-NoRTH

Wedding Ceremony at l37 Silver Street
Last Evening.
AZ the home Of the brides parents,
137 Silver street, Lima North, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs Tyler j. Strout,
was united in marriage to Milton A,
Allen of Brockton, Mass, at 8 o'clock
last evening. The Rev G. G. Conner
Of the Universalist church was the off.
eiating clergyman. A few Of the friends
Of the contracting parties were in at
tendance Mr. and Mrs. Allen will rel
side IN Bfocktou
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
WON'T ACCEPT IT.
Russia BaIks Completely at Japan's
Original Demand.

ST. Petersburg, August %. The Rus
sian governments final communication
w M. Witte, outlining the course that
lie shall pursue at the reopening Of the
pence conference at Portsmouth, is still
n progress Of being put into cipher, prior
IA being forwarded to America. With
tbe receipt Of ST. Petersburg's last mes
saqe the brief breathing spell win have
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22
&c Iniured

This morning Driver Carr was COM
Portable. One side of his face was
burned 50 the skin fell of, and bis left
faud il as badly burned He is under
the care of DR. Lazell Ben Gilley has
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22

At O'Clock the opera house was flied
to overiiowing with au appreciative NC
dienee to witness the play, ~The 4 ii
Deestrict Schule, given by Tile ~
and girls, who contributed to the IA
cess Of the old time school system
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-22

Continued on Fourth Page
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
A. FOUNTAIN OF FLAME.

One morning as l was roaming thru the woods along
old deserted tra accidentally stepped upon soft
piece Of earth which gave way beneath and Let fall
down, down into the earth. ~
I realized at last that in a great cavern. Curl
my Surroundings Presently to beautiful foun-
tain. Oh, fate that tempted me to drinkl No
had taken swallow than I discovered it was oil.
Striking flint, soon had torch which applied
the OIL It burned into beautiful fame, lighting the
whole cavern. started again, but my progress
suddenly checked by door. Throwing my weight against
it, it slowly opene1Aand inside beautiful room
perhaps the audiece chamber Of king, for wall
magnificent design Of the setting In front of
this throne it wrought marble inlaid with
iron bar dealt blows the throne until my JOY
off came slab. picked it up quickly and started
toward the opening thru which had fallen. was not
destined however, to get away with my great wealth.
for had ruined the beautiful throne and angered the
spirit Of the king
stream of COOL sparkling water Gasping for breath
dropping my precious burdens awoke from my adven
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
THE PALACE OF GEMS.

stood on the seashore at the close of day. The
was fast disappearing leaving trail Of gold and red in
it's wake In the sky gowed wondrous shapes of beaut
full design and coloring. As mused their loneliness
strange tales Of how beneath the waters
castles Of gold and silver surrounded by walks Of pearl
and coral walls while in them dwe beautiful mermaid
yearned to know whether these things
isted and If so to behold them. Hardly had thought
when before stood fairy who said, ''I know your
desire and grant it, Throwing robe which,
she said, enabled to 60 under water and placing
ring my finger that to press should danger be-
fall me, babe 60, sinking beneath the
water.
Around me grew purple seaweed, while many colored
fish played about. After a while became aware of
moaning Going toward it I found pretty mermaid
bound fast a coral island She said cruel dolphin
whom she refused to marry abducted her from her
fathers kingdom, leaving her this island
1 released her and she said must accompany her
home. consented. After while arrived She
planned to her father, who overjoyed to her.
and favor too great to bestow The palace
beautiful than my widest dreams It's exterior
Of gold, decorated with pearls inside it studded
with diamonds. Suddenly there great uproar The
princess and glanced out Of Window she shreked for
the palace surrounded by dophns fighting the guard
Coming toward her abductor terrified and
pressed my ring Instantly Z shore. Ny magic
apparel disappeared and took my way homeward thru
the dusk, glad dwelt earth. Ella Wilson,
A Ninth Grade, 2215 Emerson Avenue n.
North High School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
NEpTUNE's POLICEMAN.

Whizz! 7 at the bottom of the sea. felt cold
and exceedingly dizzy after my journey thru the
water The first thing saw big sea bass coming
up to He said in gruf voice, What do you want
down heref You would better - He must have
been policeman was Wading away when he said,
Hurry up, and gone. stayed down here long
time talking to the citizens they went by One
day when was sitting large rock when whole reg
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04

filed with water; not tho hose had been turned
on but IS tho the whole building had been built away
down in the ocean.
As stood staring around saw little girl coming
toward She very strange little girl her hair
and eyes green, and she thin dress Of
green gauze When she close to me she said How
did you come herei" told her how arrived. She
looked grave and said You may be able to back but
you would better play with for little whe.'' So
said would and she led thru very many halls and at
last into what she called her garden It the
garden It really cave, but the rocks
had hollows in them and in the ho1lows covered WITH
water beautiful flowers. For long time played
T home. Suddenly, while playing, every
thing disappeared and was at home. Mary Gale,
A Sixth Grade, 615 James Avenue N.
Harrison School ~~~-. ~>.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
VERY CURIOUS REPTILES
The Glass Snake Legess Lizard Breaks Into Pieces
:. - in a Surprising Manner.
Woman IS Home Companion.

R Woman s Home Companion.
Some Of the most curious Of reptiles are to be
found among the lizards One of the best known
socalled 'horned toad, which is in the arid
regions hruout the west. kept number of these lit
tie fellows in captivity last summer and they became
tame that they would take ants and flies from my fingers
Another remarkable reptile is the legess lizard the
socaed glass snake, joint snake, which is quite
in the woods Of the SOUTH IF this creature is hit
with stick the chances that he will break up into
number Of fragments in manner very surprising to
who witnesses the act for the first time As matter
Of fact the fragments which off postanathat
is they really parts Of the taso that the reptile
does not perish a result Of it's brittleness.
The much talked of ella monster is an orangeand-
black lizard found the southwestern Of the United
States Its bite is and sometimes dangerous.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
MORSE THAN DARKNEss

WORSE THAN DARKNESS.
One hot summer day last August sitting under
large tree lazily reading book. Having read for
WHILE became tired and laid my book down beside
Soon found myself all alone in very dark place. I
became very much frightened and looking around just
could speek of light far away. determined try
to go toward this Light, groping my way falling into
bitches, stumbling rocks at last within sight
of large and beautiful palace. This almost
than the darkness for dared not venture it and ask
where for might there not be giants living there3
Just trying to decide what to do, very small
man came up to me from behind and tapped me the
shoulder he said in gruf voice. What you doing
here in the regions Of Pluto little boys turned quickly
around and trying to myself said toh pardon
me- sir, did not intend to here Could you please
tell where Twentysixth isl think lost
The then told that this the palace of Pluto
god of the underworld and would have to hurry out Of
there Pluto would claim and make live with him.
then Pluto coming toward from the palace and
again into the darkness reached the place where
had first found myself and then aoke beside my book
under the tree, only to find had dreamed.
q Fifth Grade, Seymour Satrum,
Seward School. 1924 Twenty-sixth Avenue s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04

WEAVERS OF FROsTWOR:K.
"Work work and never shirk,
Work there is to do,
Work for and work for you
And work for everybody, too.'
This is the motto of the small people who nhabit the
world beneath large round earth. They apparently
do not shrk for each Individual has assigned to him
special piece of work that takes whole lifetime to
plee We often mention the work have to do but if
should stop to compare it with these small people
probably would grumbe at the stacks of dishes
be washed or the cords Of wood to bechopped.
They have street to carry them to their daily
occupations machinery to assist them in manufacture
ing indeed they have nothing that consider essential
parts Of our everyday life. They know Of reward
they do not know what leisure u.s. these busy little
people. Luxuries do not abound in the world beneath
feet. They simply live and work for Mother Nature
The generally employed to do the work.
such weaving carpets Of green constructing forests
and doing many other undesirable things the
joy holding and coorng delicate flowers and making lace
work Of frost and shaping the delicate white snowfakes
Eighth Grade Myrtle Webster,
Lowell School. 1910 Twentysecond Av. N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
IN KEEPING.

@oh, Cecil you have sat down to tea without wash
ing your hands,
eft doesn't matter, auntie; I'm eating brown bread
and butter. ''-Sketch.
them. found myself walking grass and many pretty
flowers grew around the fields. Then passed groups
of houses made Of glistenng shells.
At last arrived at a city where there many
sharks standing guard but they let pass and after
walk Of five minutes reached the courtyard. Here
beheld audience such had before On
gorgeous throne sat King Whale with his counseors
gathered around nm Behind him stood his train of at
tendants The audience composed of all kinds Of
shes large and SMALL and in behind spread
ing branches Of coral there orchestra of
men playing the most exquisite music-when found my
self in my bunk looking thru the oophole at the blue
foamerested waves which dashng against the ship
B Eighth Grade, e.. james Sanaker, =
Adams School. -s 1921 Ninth Street s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
Curious Drum TAX,

One of the most curious Of communication ID
the drum language of tribe in the Congo These people
by this with each other at consider
able distances
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
VIA THE VOLCANO,

It was fine day in autumn when of my friends
and went trip under the earth. It the most
delightful trip have taken. We went to the palace
Of King L. NJ Phmonptseopeon His palace the finest
had We had Travelled thru the earth for two
months it took very long time indeed to reach this
grand place. The palace built of red GOALS and the
doors were Of the do not knew what they had for
windows. The palace surrounded by ditch of fire.
There was large lake east Of the palace which contained
lava The king went out for sail and wanted to 60
but we did not dare It very close down here and
would have given dollar for clear, cool air. The
king showed around in his wonderful kingdom and
when had everything he sent thru volcano in
earhs surface in the way used travel It very
fine down here, but prefer to live earth
Seventh Grade, Lillian Olsen,
Monroe School 2414 Seventh Street s,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
A SOFT WHITE GLOW.

One sultry day in September while visiting
friends in Honolulu wandered out Of the city and
into the lava beds north Of town. Having noticed the
geological conditions in general was surprised to find
deep depression which from all appearances went down
thirty forty feet and then turned sharply to the
right. descended with difficulty but instead Of finding
dark, impenetrable Of rocks expected found
myself at the Of beautiful subterranean
From within there soft white glow which
reflected by myriads Of sparkling staacttes. Dazzed
but still holding firm grip my senses entered and
swiftly borne inward by draught Of air coming
seemingly from nowhere This continued time and
then ceased leaving in the center Of huge opening
surmounted by vauted dome and made Respondent by
large crystals radiatng that glow first noticed
small stream flowed along at feet and resemled liquid
fire to that extent that instinctively stepped back
trembling accompanied by thunder caused to depart
from this of beauty, thinking that could again
return. After walking rapidly for hours finally
to the cleft and thence to the surface marked
the place but unable to find trace Of hollow
entrance returning next day. concluded that had
been favored by providence and allowed to penetrate
some extent the mysteries of the inner earth.
B Twelfth Grade, Earl Hawkins,
East High School. 313 Nineteenth Avenue Sc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
KING WHALES COURT,

was sailing from America to England the good
ship Cedric One day playing tag ON the upper
deck when fell overheard. cold first, but grad
ualy the water became warmer found myself going
down, down, down, until I was terrafrma again.
looked around and became aware of good many
maids around me who smiling and reckoning to
follow understood their reckoning and began follow
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04

ture to find sister leaning with glass Of ice
water in her hand which she letting slowly tricke
into my face. Bertha Macdonald
Seventh Grade, 1885 Fourth Street Sc.
- Sidney Pratt School. -. - r.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
FEBRUARY 4 1905.

iment of swerdfsh came marching up in front Of ma
Then the commander spoke to saying, eve have
to put out of the Then suddenly my feet
growing together and had tail just like fish.
away with the swordfsh in close pursuit mother
called and It time to get up.
Seventh Grade, Joe THOMPSON
Calheun School 2So9 Fremont Avenue S. &C.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
TUNNELS AND TUNNELS.

Long, long ago dreamed that special train ran to
the center of the earth boarded the train and it moved
slowly away from the depot. After while went thru
tunnels and tunnels in the earth. 1t many weeks
before to the center Of the earth where got
off the train We the large axis which the earth
turns and there the dwarfs who oiled the axis
Soon looked about us and large veins Of gold
and silver, but the dwarfs said nobody allowed to
touch them went aboard the train and back
to the surface Of the dear old world more
A Sixth Grade, Arthur johnson,
Mckinley School 237 Thirty-fourth Avenue N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
HOLDER OF MYSTERIES,


Down, down deep into the go to visit the
maids and water nymphs How kind they are and what
beautiful place they live in! We sit green
moss and l am asked if will have dinner. &C
cept this invitation for indeed very hungry travel
ing far Tiny dishes Of shells brought the
caves in the rocks and soon the meal is prepared.
After dinner 60 around to look at the wonderful
things in the There all kinds of fish, big
fish, little fish, and hundreds Of other kinds floating in
those vast blue meadows. What pretty shells! will just
gather up and take them home with me. Look at
the sponges and snaweed. Here find place where
there is extinct volcano. There dashing our
head goes Neptune the god of the his gold char
lot drawn by eight horses Here lie the remains Of ship
Ali what is this all covered with mossf open it and
out pour money and jewels. gather them up eagerly,
planning what shall do with them But, alasl where
are they9 look around me; am in my roon, sit
ting by the fire; the clock is striking nine and the eber
in the CRATE dying out My treasures have vanished
up the chimney and also my maginngs, and have moth
ing to show for my visit under the water.
The deep will ever be the home of mysteries-a
field of discovery place where the imagination may
wild, and yet reach the limit Of wonder
Sixth Grade, . Grace E. Matthews,
Jefferson School lila Chestnut Avenue N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
THE VERY OLDEST THING.

One night after we were studying about the
had dream shall never forget. walking in
garden when a lady in white up to and said,
Would you like to the bottom Of the sea9 At
answered eyes, should like tor ttFoow me, she
said. followed her into little cave There saw an
immense fish upon which climbed It swan out of
little hole and then down. down the bottom of the
sea- There saw what seemed to be garden but which
really coral islands On it were some of the queer
est things ever saw While gancing around at the birds
and beasts my attention turned some skeletons
which were scattered about the ground thought
recognized of them the skeleton of who
was on his way from London. gave terrible shrek
and aWoke only to find my mother bending and
saying What horrible nightmare have you been having
chldS She laughed aloud when told her, and comfort
ed me by saying, Your uncle arrived New York yes
terday.' Ruth Tebbets,
Fifth Grade, GIT Oak Street Sc.
Motley School.