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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
College Athletics.


From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
A reasonably close familiarity with coll
lege athletics in latter years impresses
with the decided conviction that the col
lege's passion for winning is due not to the
financial temptations of the gate" but
simply to the inherited instinct for mastery
and to the halo of the accruing prestige.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
SHOOTING STARS.
A Certain Sacrifice.

you can't get something for nothing IN
this life" said Senator Sorghum.
but our friend Grafton amassed Tor
tune without much mental or physical Ell
fort
Yes. But think of the wear and tear MS
conscience had to stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
Keep Out Fever Ships.
From tn. st. Louis Republic


The violent outbreak of yellow fever In
Honduras suggests the propriety of action
by the United States looking to the enforce
ment in all the ports OF the Mexican gulf
and the Caribbean sea of American sanitary
regulations. 1t is possibly true that yellow
fever Is endemic In New Orleans, but most
of the epidemics there and in other Of our
gulf ports have been traced to imported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
His Guess.

The plumber hasn't begun to repair that
leak" said the housewife disconsolably.
Il suppose not" answered the man who
is connected with the Agricultural Depart
ment. They are probably putting in their
time on an Investigation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
Japan Stronger.
From the Omaha Bee.

Japan is stronger in the respect of the
world for having preferred peace to indem-
nifty Justifiable as was her demand for
endorsement of the cost of the war. 1t was
the part of wisdom to relinqush 1t rather
than to continue hostiiites. She had gained
all and more for which she went to war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
Contrasted Fates.

That poverty is no disgrace,
They say in accents wise;
While he with billions hides his face
And must apologize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Miss Mae Wood Is doing what she can to
demonstrate that woman can take care of
her interests whether she is permitted to
vote or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
Annexation Of Cuba.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The annexation of Cuba to the United
States is destiny; or IL not 1t is in the logic
of what some people are disposed to regard
as wicked events. The annexation would
be accomplished instantly were 1t not for
the terrors of the race problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Mr. Sato in referring to the possibilities of
disturbance In Japan says every man who
isr't In power would like to get into power"
This IS oriental wisdom brought strictly
down to date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

The party of newspaper photographers Wis
iting Cleveland. Ohio. were warmly well
comed by Mr.. Rockefeller as soon as he
found they were not magazine writer's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
Sincere Admiration.

"Why do you insist on keeping parrot!'
Because" answered the lonely man, Il
like to hear it talk. The parrot Is the only
creature gifted with the power OF speech
that is content to repeat just what 1t hears
without trying to make a good story of 1t. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
No Sinecure.

From the New York Tribune.
The war on bureaucratic incompetency
goes ON at Washington, the President Lead
Ing the fight. Oficeholding. fortunately. Is
not sinecure under the present adminis-
tration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

The Secretary OF the Nays admiration
o. President Roosevelt is to his credit.
good seafaring man Is always disposed to
feel the greatest possible respect for the
captain of the ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Having found relief from the distractions
abroad a number of Russian citizens are
turning with zest to the fall massacre sea-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

The Sultan of Morocco is evidently one OF
those benighted monarchs who neglect TO
inform themselves as to the exact meaning
of the word ultmatum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

German scientist declares that the air
OF the Sahara desert is dry. pure and likely
to be beneficial to many kinds of invalids.
Evidently all the Sahara needs to become
a fashionable health resort is few rou-
lette tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Some people will wonder why an up-to-
date institution like the University of Chi
cago should take SO much pride In possess
Inc q dinoSaur-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Some statesmen will regard the Presi-
dents dissemination to receive an ovation
as another blow at cherished political ira
ditiOuS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

People who figure on how much 1t costs
to take trip to Europe do not consider the
chance of being invited to play CARDS on
the steamship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
Prospective
Housewives

Can select the entire kitchen
equipment in our Housefur-
nishing Department with the
assurance that every article
will give the most satisfac-
tory service.
WE H AN DL E only
THE BEST house wares,
Seconds" being rigidly ex-
cluded from Our stocks.
OUR STOCKS include,
at all times, the newest
cooking utensils and labor
saving devices.
OUR PRICES, in every
instance, are the very low
est that can be quoted for
wares of equal quality.
YOUNG HOUS E.
WIVES will find much
valuable information in our
"Housekeepers' Gui d e."
Contains alphabetically ar
ranged list of all articles
needed for successful
housekeeping.
EyA complete stock of the new
est and best housekeeping helps
and requisites. Everything for
cleaning, polishing, waxing floors,
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Russia will hardly dignity the compare
lively mild demonstrations In Japan with
the name of riots"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Portsmouth, N. H. managed to be the
scene of some quite effective work without
the trouble and expense of building peace
palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Some people get mixed up In graft De-
cause they lack the intelligence to draw
distinction between what Is legitimate ana
what Is not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
What to Object To.

Money talks" said the man of trite ideas.
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax. But
it shouldn't insist ON writing for the maya
zines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

Nordica has been robbed of $500 worth OF
Jewelry. The prlma donna who loses only
500 worth has careless press agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
Has Trouble Still

From the Chicago Record Herald.
But the poor little car stu has the bomb
throwars ON his hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAB
should not be address cd to any individual
connected with the office. but simply to
TIE STAR, or TO the Editorial or Busi-
moss Departments, according to tenor OF
purpose.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
GLEANINGs AND GOSSIP.


II is said that the shah'of Persia has
S35,0o0,000 worth Of decorations and
jewels.
Alden is the only fortified point be-
tween Egypt and Bombay, and is re-
earded as an outpost Of the Indian ems
pire.
On his recent visit to Paris the shah
Of Persia was famed, night and day, BY
relays Of perspiring attendants.
The earliet known mention Of shaving
Is in the Bible Genesis xiv; 14) And
HE (Ioseph) shaved himself and came
before Pharaoh" Shaving the beard
was introduced by the Romans about
400 B. q
DR.. +. 4. Mears announces his discovery
of several new species Of birds on the
summit of Apo, volcanic mountain of
the island Of AIindanao, in the Philip
lpine grounp The animal life on this
peak differs not only from that of the
lowlands, but from that Of the other
highlands 81 the archipelago.
The duke Of Abruzzi Is fearless. he
has been shot over hedge while motor
ing; he has listened while the ice pack
cracked his ships ribs in ait Prince
Rudolph island, and escaped with FROST
bitten fingers; he has surveyed the world
from his balloon, and attained points on
the Alpes before UNEMPLOYED
The English language, according to a
German statistician who has made a
study Of the comparative wealth Of lam
guages, heads the list with the enormous
vocabulary Of 100000 words; German
comes next, with $4,000 words; then
italian, with $4,000; French. 10000,
Turkish, 22,5o0, and Spanish, 100000
A small boy was seen standing near
the geyser formed BY a leak in a pens
took at 0rono, Me, the other day. AS
the water fell the boy seemed to grab
something from the shower and deposit
it in his hat. The hat appeared to be
full of live snakes In vestigation showed
that he was catching little eels for the
eat.|
The cotton handkerchiefs provided for
French soldiers have printed upon them
a number of sanitary precepts to be
observed on the march and during a
campaign, and are further decorated
with pictures Of officers of all grades,
SO that a French private can tell at a
glance to what grade any officer he may
see belongs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
BAKERIES SHUT.
Jews Of East Side, New York, Face
Starvation.

New York, Aug. 9.-The striklne
Kosher bakers passed a resolution q.
their noon melting at 10 Clinton street
yesterday to march 1900 strong on the
mayors Office tomorrow at noon ana
ask for official intervention in then
strike. They win be followed BY thou
sands of orthodox Hebrews, who are
suffering an actual bread famine.
The entire East side and the jewish
quarters of Harlem and Williamsburg
faced starvation yesterday, with every
kosher" bakeshop shut up and food Of
any other sort forbidden by their re-
ligion.
In the few restaurants and groceries
where bread could be bought the price
had gone up to 90 cents for the three
pound loaf that usually sells for II
cents, and that had risen to II cents
yesterday. Rolls were selling at pro
hibitiye prices for the poor, having adj
vaneed from cents dozen TO II
cents.
All the kosher bakers Of Williams.
burg went out on strike, and 200 q
them marched in a body across the
Williamsburg bridge to the meeting
place of the Manhattan bakers in Gin
ton street. The Brooklyn bakers had
met in Williamsburg and voted to JON
the strike. A great mob followed them
as they marched to Manhattan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
JINGLES AND JESTS.
A Record Breaker.

It is said that the greatest and quick.
est permanent advertising success on
record is that of Casearets, Candy Ca
thartic, which have been persistently
advertised in every way, but chiefly
in newspapers for about six years,
In that time the sale Of CaCscarets
has grown from nothing to over one
million boxes a month This wonder
full record is the result of great merit
successfully made known. Those who
tried Cascarets as direct result Of
advertising, were pleased and recon-
mended the article to their friends, un-
til its fame was spread to become uni-
yersal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
Getting Rid Of United States Coin

The uprising Of Canadian business
men to expel American coins from the
circulation OF the Dominion was largely
directed at first the "cartwheel. dol.
lar, which seems to be much more com
mon there than here Now the move
ment comprehends all United States
coins Our money is no more legal ten
der in Canada than Canadian money is
here, but along the border it has been
tolerated on account Of popular conven-
ienee. Similarly in upper New Ham
shire, in Vermont and in some districts
of Maine one comes across Canadian sill.
yer and bills in circulation and store.
keepers make accumulations of both to
meet the local demands. There is a
French Canadian element more or less
transient to be catered to, and in
Woodsville and some other places there.
abouts the shops display signs in Eng
lish and French.
But Canada, being smaller, cannot
afford continued liberation of prac.
tice that makes little impression in
the United States. 70 get the Ameri-
can coins out once and for all, new
Canadian coinage of nickel has been
proposed Some OF the advocates OF
this suggestion have even urged nickel
quarters. Judging from Canadian pa
pers, this i going too far to meet the
approval Of business men who,while
admitting the convenience Of nickels for
small coins, believe that the difference
in intrinsic value between the two
metals must limit its usage in coming
money.
Canadians fear the general employ
ment Of nickel would have debasing
effect on the whole currency. Possibly
there would not be so much Of an or
ganized effort ii behalf Of nickel coin
age if it were not for the fact that Sud-
bury, Ont, Is the only place in North
America where the metal is produced
There may be an artfully designed
ton Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
Boundless Love.

How much do you love me?'
tt was a thrilling moment for Ber-
tram, but gazing long into the passion
ate eyes Of the beautiful creature who
spoke, he did not quail
Il love you so much, he replied
shat in view Of my own short com
ings, in view Of the uncertainty Of life
my income, which ought to be double
but isn't, of the increased cost Of living,
of the terrible dressmakers' bill read
about il the papers-indeed to make it
short, Of all the financial perils Of mod
ern life, love you, darling, altogether
too much to marry you"
Then it was that the proud beauty
unable to restrain herself, threw herself
bodily into his arms.
Darling she murmmed, you have
stood the test / am yours for the
next three weeks.-Puck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

1t is to be hoped that Governors Yer
daman Of Mississippi and Blanchard Of
Louisiana vii have established friendly
relations before they come to Vermont
next month as the guests Of the Gale
donia County Fair association For the
comfy Of the party Of Southern COVER
nors would be greatly put out i they
continue to fight over yellow lever when
they reach Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
TIE VAUGHAN STORE
Cotton Sale

Cotton sale is always looked for BY thrifty women, fot
these staple necessities are seldom be had 70 advantage We
have however the opportunity giving you the benefit OF rising
market that viii much your purse for Cottons have
already advanced from twenty per cent we knew this
was to be the case and bought heavily for the benefit Of
making it possible for Us to offer many instances DO
mests for less than We buy them in the market ourselves
These we're not bought for profit but that we might
sell them at price that would keep your interest continually
in this store Here is the list:
500 yards 9x4 Unbsschsd Seang yard. l9
900 yards gx4 Bsacbsd Shesang, per yud........ u
800 yaads ;6-nch Bsaehsd Cotton, &c kind PEI IL
500 yards 6nch Bsd Cotton. kind Pa yefd.,. $40
4o.nch lockwood Cotton per e
36ineh lockwood Cotton per tx
500 yards Of Cambria, pT 34c
Teu dozen Sheets 59c kind close 49,
500 yaads Of Bleachsd Twill Crash, per TX
900 yard. Bsachea Twill Crash, per So
Fancy Hw-ea $500
Sets ar 81 os, 81 Sets or 81 oS ard sage to St6o
twenty-five dozen Of ihose Towels three or 25e.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
NE 0Id story Again.

Maude is in the garden
Culling pretty flowerss
Grace is in the hammock
Dreaming by the Hours;
Kate is by the brookside
Where it's nice and cool;
(kate is rather faded
From the grind at school)
Nell is in the parlor
just to snatch a nap;
Eya's on the front porch
Flirting with a chap;
Fannie's in the orchard,
May is in the grove;
And
Mothers in the kitchen,
With a red
hot
stove.
Houston Chr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
SPY ON TOM TAeGART.
Gov. Hrly stors Gambling at French
Lick Springs

indianapolis, Ind. Aug. o. Gov Hanly
has responded to complaints from citi-
zens of Orange county against gambling
al French Lick Springs, Tom Taggart's
famous resort, and at West Baden, one
mile way. The casino al French Lick
has been closed.
For a month representatives, Of the
Governor have been at French Lick and
West Baden, nominally as guests, but
really as spies or detectives. As soon
their mission became known the casino,
the largest gambling hall in the West
was closed.
Wien seen Monday evening Gov. Han
~ refused to discuss the matter II is
Known, however, that tue evidence se-
cured vii be submitted to the grand jury
of Orange county
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

Chance for strict investigation in
Albany. But the blame for the collapse
Of the large department store building
will never be fastened down and proper
punishment for the criminal neglect will
never be melted out. Too many super
fetal investigations Of terrible accidents
have been made to give assurance that
there will be anything but superficial
Investigation in this case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
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
DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy,
Of Rondont, N. X. 1t will cost only
one dollar and is much cheaper than
sickness. Write to Or. David Kennedy's
Sons, Rondout, N. Y, for free sample
bottle. Sold in Barre by E. A. Drown
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

One would know that the delegates
to the American Federation Of Labor
convention are working men from the
way they are getting down to the work
of the convention There is no time
wasted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

II there is any consolation in the
burning Of the million-dollar st. Thomas
church in New York it is that the at
tendants are in financial condition to re.
build. So the blow win not fall 50
heavily.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

The Denver minister who declared
that Theodore Roosevelt is the one man
Of the world who matches Jesus Christ
ii seriousness Of purpose, in purity Of
life poured a libation Of gush that
Rooseyelt's best friends cannot swallow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

Williamstown also will welcome
large number Of old residents tomorrow,
on the occasion Of the re-dedication Of
the congregational church It will be a
sort Of Old Home Week for the neigh
boring city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

The plum Of the Turkish government
offices Is the admiralty, which is worth
f16,s00 a year, and the present holder
is stated to have amassed a fortune Of
f2,400,000. The minister of foreign at
fairs has es,S00, and finance come next
with e1,o00 lower,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
cHIcAGo TRAcTIoN MERGER.
Consolidation Plans Are to be consid
cred,

Chicago, Aug Representatives Of
the controlling financial interests in the
various local street ear companies will
meet in New York within couple Of
days for the purpose Of considering the
plans for merger Of the various lines
upon one-city, company, one-sys-
TEN and one-fare basis, and also to 60
over the legal and rehabilitation prop
ositions which the representatives Of
the various street car companies Of
Chicago have had under discussion. A
syndicate is expected to furnish the
money necessary for the rehabilitation
Of the lines
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
MAYOR UNDER ARREST.
Bliss Accused of Taking City of Pen
sacola's Dynamite.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug. a.-AIayor
Charles Z. Bliss was placed under ar
rest here yesterday, charged with hav.
ing in his possession considerable dv-
Mantle which the city had purchased
for the purpose Of draining pond in
the western part Of the city
The dynamite was stored IN a house
near where the pond is located. John
Burns, former street superintendent,
made the affidavit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
FOR STEALING A HORSE.
Police Of Keene, N. H., Arrest Man
They Believe Is One Of Gang.

Ihey beleve is Une OF a Tang
Keene, n. H., Aug. "a man whom
the police believe is one Of a gang who
are wanted in various parts of Mass.
aehusetts and Vermont, was arrested
by local officers here yesterday on the
charge OF stealing horse from G. r.
Holden Of Bellows Falls, VT. The man
first gave the name OF James Morgan,
but later changed it to James Sullivan.
A man of the latter name is wanted by
Springfield, Mass, police Tor horse
stealing. The prisoner was observed
by the police when he drove into the
city early in the day, and when he was
unable to give satisfactory account
Of himself Or how he came to have the
horse in his possession he was locked
up. He was taken to Bellows Falls in
the afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
FAMOUS GUESTS AT PROCTOR.
Vermont Senator Entertains Speaker
Cannon and Congressional Party.

Proctor, Aug. Congressman D. j.
Foster, Of Vermont, James S. Sherman,
and i. N Littaner, Of New York, J. G..
Sibley, Of Pennsylvania, Senator James
IL Hemenway, OF Indiana. and Speaker
Joseph G. Cannon. Of Illinois, were guests
yesterday Of Senator Proctor at his
home here The visit has no political
significance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
KING oscAR 10 Is AeAIN.

" II MANU- UFtI 1nIVnt 20 Inc LTOWu
Prince.
Stockholm, Sweden, Aug 0.--King
Oscar has issued a proclamation stating
that he intends to hand the Government
over to the Crown Prince Gustavus
Adolphus, in order to seek rest and
strength. He has done this before. With
reference to Berlin telegram stating
that King Oscar had reversed his opinion
and would agree to have a young prince
\ of the house OF Benadotte ascend the
Norwegian throne, it IS semi officially
stated that the King holds to his de-
claration of June %, in which he de-
elined to accede to that proposition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
DEMAND OLD RATES.
Royal Arcanum Of Upper New York
Denounces Grand Council Action.

Syracuse, N. *, Aug. -Represen-
tatives Of eighty-seven upstate eoun-
ellis Of the Royal Arcanum assembled
in this city yesterday afternoon and by
resolution denounced the action Of the
grand council in raising dues as "whol-
" unnecessary, inequitable, Illegal and
uncalled for" Restoration Of the old
rates was demanded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09
BOYCOTT IN BENGAL.
Movement Against the Use Of European
Goods.

Calcutta, Aug. GA movement to
boycott European goods is spreading
rapidly in Bengal, and is causing ankle
ty to merchants. The ostensible Tea-
son for the movement is a desire to in
dieate that Bengal sentiment is Of
Tended at the governments proposal to
partition the Presidency, It is signii-
cant, however, that Cinnamon were
present at the meeting, which passed
the boycott resolution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

Barre presented the appearance Of the
deserted village today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-09

Strange as it may seen the Barre
granite industry is turning Barre.ward.