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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
STEAMBOAT DRAMA.
Floating Palaces That Furnish EN-
tertainmens TOR River Towns.

Floating Palaces That Furnish EN-
tertafnmens For River Towns.
Anybody who lives In q town on the
banks of the Mississippi river and
hears callIope play at o'clock In
the morning knows that 1t is not cir
Gus that Is coming to town. 1t is the
floating palace. which is the name Civ
en- to a unique form Of theatrical trans
portation entertainment that IS used
only on the river and its tributaries.
the Ohio ana the Missouri.
There gre lit the present time more
than dozen floating palaces. Each
Of them carries well equipped stage,
company OF from sixteen to thirty
i've actors and actresses, and has seat
Ing capacity for from 200 TO TOO per-
sons. Each Of the boats has d steam
piano with which the people from the
countryside are called to the landings
where the shows are given on the
boats, ana most OF the boats carry
pretty fair bands.
Nowhere else in this country or
abroad is the drama carried up and
down rivers on steamboats,. Barring
the railroad, the favorite means Of
transportation in England and In con-
tlnental Europe Is the wagon. There
are many wagon shows In this coun-
fry, but they would find it difficult to
reach all the towns that are easily
reached by the floating palaces. Many
Of the towns that get all their dramatic
sustenance from these floating play
houses have no railroad connections
whatever IF 1t were not for the
shows that float down or up to them
by boat they would have to go without
theatrical fare.
Mark Twain, who knows the big riy-
er about as we'll rs anybody. used to
be well acquainted with the old time
managers Of few of the floating pal
aces. He Introduces one Of them into
'Huckleberry Finn" But times change.
and men change with them. and the
fonting palace Of today is much more
elaborate and much finer than were the
floating palaces OF the older time
They play to thousands Of persons
each season. and they give pretty good
shows. Their managers who live in
Cincinnati and st, Louis, make good
profits on the Investment Chicago
Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Closing Session Held at Burlington To-
day.


Burlington, Dec. 6.-1be closing ses-
sions of the Vermont Horticultural So
ciety were held today with an increased
attendance over yesterday.
TX Mayor Blodgett Of Worcester,
Mass, gave a, practical demonstration
of packing and grading apples this morn.
ing which was Of much interest He
was followed BY r Brodie Of 0ntreman,
IN. o., who presented an admirable paper
ION THE Slection and Care Of Apples
Trees for the North" "The Business
End Of Fruit Growing was the topic
of an interesting paper by J X. Hale Of
South Glastonbury. who eIso spoke in
the afternoon on "Fruits for Local Mar
kcts1 "A. "A. Halliday Of Bellows Falls
spoke on animal and Bird Pests Of the
Farmer and Fruit Grower Growing
and Marketing Fruit was the subject
q 4 sensible paper presented by Z. r.
Sheldon Of Fairhayen and "Some YER
mont Apple Orchard Diseases" was dis
cussed ably by Prof H. RI Jones Of the
university Of Vermont.
The closing paper of the day and one
Ein which there was much interest, was
report made BY Prof. William stu
art Of the university on 'San Jose Scale
in Vermont
Prof. Stuart reported the scale preva-
lent IN two orchards at Thompson's
Point, Charlotte, owned by Charles En-
erson of Boston. The scale has been
there for seven years, and the severe
| frosts of the Vermont winter do not
appear to kill it.
II has also been combatted BY spray
ing with insecticides and by the removal
of the infested trees to some extent
Still the pest has increased We
should not hesitate to adopt some meas
lures for the utter determination of this
scale, which is q menace To all orchards
| II II restricted to two orchards some
one hundred yards apart Some Of the
trees, especially the older ones, are bad
IN infested tn fact. but seven Of the
70 Old trees were FIRE from IT, Twenty
five Of these were badly infested. The
trees IN the other orchard were probably
infested from the FIRST one BY birds ear.
rying the insects.
As to measures to employ TO eradi-
cate the pest, the professor would rec.
onmend destroying all the old trees
land rid the younger trees not so badly
affected by the scale by spraying with
whale oil soap, lime, sulphur and salt
solution.
|. The bin recently passed BY the leg
islature putting the matter 81 investi
eating the extent Of the scale in the
hands 81 Governor Proctor, with power
4 To expend money to carry ont his plans
Twill pisbably result in the entire ex-
termination OF the pest
I Officers were elected at the afternoon
I session.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
S0RSesOSO@ 0EOSe SrseSe ar
The Times Daily Short Story.

CEYLoN AND INDIA TEA.

glass. The lieutenant brought it to the
sky line and saw Spanish man-of
war. Without losing moment he or
dered that signal be sent to the near
est vessel stating that the fleet Ind ar
rived. Backstay received his glass
from his commander, passed his tongue
over the object lens and wiped the lens
on his coat sleeve The officer to whom
the signal had been sent signuled back
that the announcement had been for
warded to the admiral and asked in
what quarter the enemy was to be
found since he had not discovered him.
Quackenbos looked again, but could
see nothing Others looked, with the
same result. The man-of-war had van
ishcd.
We're outdone," said Backstay, low
ering his own glass. Some floating
torpedo has blown her up
Handing his glass TO his commander,
that officer saw clouds Of smoke. He
signaled that a man-of-war bad been
seen, but had disappeared, Then the
officers got away from him as soon as
possible that he should not see that
they were laughing at hlE-
"You'll have to pay for this, Back.
stay" said one Of his mates. 'Tt'll NIL
come out, and they'll court martial
you"
BacSstay looked a triie uneasy, but
said nothing He grinned; he was al
ways grinnlng.
The next day, while the officers Of
the Yellow jacket we're at dinner. they
all left the table IN a hurry at hearing
/ some one on deck say:
"The Spanish fleet has eluded us and
got into Santiago
II the excitement AT the confirma-
tIon Of this news was great II was
magnified hundred times the next
day when a message came from the
flagship asking for the name Of the
man who had discovered The Spanish
man-of-war reported two days before.
The officers In Backstay's secret looked
at each other with mingled amuse-
ment and wonder, and the commander
OF the yellow Jacket slgnaled. as he
was obliged TO do, that the officer was
| Midshipman Robert G. Backstay.
Back came a signal for Midshipman
Robert g. Backstay to report on board
the flagship
Before Backstay left the Yellow
jacket consultation was held be-
tween him and the Juniors. and 1t was
decided that the secret was to be kept
To confess that the Spanish vessel seen
was an ink spot would make terri
BILE scandal, even if the story were be-
lleved Backstay reported on the flag.
ship. was complimented by the ad-
miral for his watchfulness and pro.
noted on the spot He held his peace.
accepted the honors thrust upon him
with his usual grin and entered upon
new duties without returning to the
Yellow jacket.
! Quackenbos NOW retired never
ceases to complain that MS commander
Of the Yellow Jacket he should have
had the honor Of discovering the Span
lsh feet. BaclSstay Is shortly to he
made a rear admiral
MARK MERIWEATHER.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
MAY FINE RAILROADS.
Post-0fice Department Impatient at
Delay Of Mails.

Washington. Dee 6,-ln connection
with the announcement that the South
em Railway company has asked the
Post-Oflice Department 20 annul the
contract providing for the subsidized
mail train between Washington and
Atlanta Second Assistant Postmaster
General Shalenberger yesterday in.
formed Senator Clay, Of Georgia. that
the department within the next ten or
fifteen days win assess heavy penalties
against all railroads that have been
running late passenger trains, thus de
laying the mail Tho Post Office De-
partment has the legal right Ii impose
fine for every delay
At the last session OF Congress il was
enacted that the Postmaster-G General
shall require all railroads carrying the
mails under contract to comply with
the terms Of said contract as to the
time OF arrival and departure Of mails,
and it shall impose reasonable fines for
delay when ii is not caused BY mavoid-
able accidents or conditions.
1t is understood that a penalty Of 20
per cent for each specific oifense will
he imposed. and IL this does not bring
about an improvement the fine will be
increased
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
How a Scandal In the
Navy Was Prevented
originall

TOriginall
Bob Backstay, midshipman during
the Spanish American war. was just
out OF the Naval academy. He had
been in more scrapes while at Annapo-
lis than any man there, and, though he
was fair scholar, that he had sue
ceeded in coming out with commits
sion was a surprise to ALL The truth
is he was such good fellow that the
faculty did not have the heart to re-
fuse to graduate him. Nevertheless 1T
was predicted that his love for esca-
pades would always keep him back In
his profession.
Backstay was sent to Cuban waters
on the Yellow Jacket, one OF the many
small armed boats used to watch the
coming of the Spanish fleet, which was
daily expected. The Yellow jacket
was commanded by Lieutenant Quack-
enbos, man abnormally anxious for
distinction. Indeed. he talked so much
about what he would do or try to do
II he got an opportunity that his Off
GERS would exchange glances whenever
"the old man" touched upon the oft
mentioned subject. OF course the main
topic Of conversation on the Yellow
Jacket was the Spanish fleet and the
opportunities it would present for wide
awake officers to give notice Of its ar
rival or perhaps save the American
fleet from attack or possible, destruc-
ton and thereby gain promotion.
The longer the Spaniards were in
coming the keener the expectancy till
at last Lieutenant Quackenbos was In
trenor OF excitement during each
and every twenty-four hours Then
when II came 20 be understood that
the first man TO discover the hostile
fleet would be promoted the command
err of the yellow Jacket resolved TO re-
duce his quantum of sleep to two
hours In the day and two In the night.
The Yellow Jacket was cruising on
the south Cuban coast and kept In
touch with other vessels OF the fleet.
In order that none OF the others should
get ahead of him In announcing the
arrival Of the enemy. II indeed the en-
envy came In those waters, Quackenbos
ordered that all signal apparatus be
kept on deck ready for immediate use.
In all this Backstay saw a golden
opportunity for prank. On his glass
he painted or, rather, daubed with ink
something that looked like man-of-
war In the distance. Then about 4
bells in the evening, when the sun had
been set long enough to cast a slight
dusk over the ocean, he rushed down
TO HIS commander, who was taking his
daily nap In his cabin, and shouted in
stentoran tones:
'Thc fleeti'
Quackenbos, selling his glass, bound
Ell up the companionway and, bringing
the glass to bear on the horizon, swept
1t. Backstay handed him his own
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
Mexican Holidays.

FL Mundo. Mexican evening paper,
in referring TO the labor situation Ia
Mexico complains of the excessive
number OF holidays which the peon
thinks he is entitled to and which he
takes regardless Of considerations. out
Of 365 days Of the year. aeco<sScg to
that newspaper, l3l are devoted = OBJ
ligatory and traditional idleness. The
appalling calculation is made up as
follows: Sundays. 80; saint Mondays.
81; solemn feast days, 10; holy days. O,
national feasts. 8; family feasts. o;
total, 1871
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
RussEr BROWN HAT.

Of black and white effects are seen In
them, rendered subtle instead Of star
Ting by the soft, deep pile Of the stun.
For pretty round face nothing could
be more becoming than little hat with
elanting brim moderately wide and a
crown formed Of soft folds of rose col
ored cloth. The brim is almost con
cealed beneath a wreath Of large roses,
shading from deep to light red.
Tho charming hat IN the cut is Of
russell brown suede felt Around the
crown is an artistically arranged twist
Of brown chiffon, and tumbllng over
the upturned brim are SHADED brown
ostrich feathers.
JUDO CHOLLET
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
crueI,r % eolanah.

It may not be generally known that
there is cruelty IN The keeping OF gold
fsh. Half Of such captives die from
sheer want of rest AS fish have eyes
50 formed that they cannot endure tho
light, in n glass vessel they are In an
entirely wrong place as Is evident from
the way in which they dash about and
go around and around until fairly
worn out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
CHIC STYLES.
The New Biouse-A Neat shopping
suit--slEspie Effects smart.

The New Biouse-A Neat shopping
suit--sIzspIe Effects smart.
Some OF the newest blouses arc very
simple in shape, the entire front being
worked all over with open embroidery
and alternate rows Of lace and stitch
cry, italian lace as trimming has
the preference Elbow sleeves are used,
and collars grow higher and higher,
A neat little shopping suit is of tweed
or dun. indistinct check or plaid, made
with a plated skirt and short basqued
coat.
Little Scotch caps IN millinery, with
funny feathers and outstanding quilts,
lead all the rest in everyday service
able millinery
Stripes and checks and plaids are all
echoed in the novelty velyets. Plenty
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06

Cooked foods should be eaten mod
erately warm. not hot The high tenn
perature Injuries the mucous lining of
the whole digestive apparatus ana BY
increasing the Cow Of Precipitation rem
dors the skin more susceptible to chills
and colds. The habit of eating hot
food also increases O desire for liquids,
ard thus one bad habit leada to an.
other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
Car Receives Emir Of Bokhara.

Tho emir Of Bokhara, the most inn
portant Of the Russian yassal princes,
who, with his son, is visiting ST. Peters
burg, was received by the emperor at
the Tsarkoo SeIo with great ceremony.
The emir presented the emperor with
twelve carriage loads Of gifts and a
dozen blooded horses. The emperor con-
ferrea on the emir the order Of st. An-
drew, the highest Russian decoration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
aThe unwritten Law.n

Mark L. Swan wrote "The Unwritten
Law "Satania,7 and other well known
Mr. Swan are, 4 Lucky Dog played
by Nat N. Wills; "a Good Fellow with
Eva Tanguay; "rhe Girl Who Looks
like Me- (Hathryn Osterman's new
play tremendous nit) "rhe Great jew
81 Robbery with the Russell brothers,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06

The bridal wreath Is usually formed
IN Germany Of myrtle branches; in
France and England, Of orange bios
SONS; Ia Italy ana French Switzerland,
OF white roses IN Spain, Of rcd roses
and pinks. 10 the islands of Greece, OF
vine lea%as; ID Bohemia, or rosemary;
IN German Switzerland or a crown OF
artificial lowcfs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06

and "rhe Press Agent (produced by
the Shubcrts) Mr.. Swan considers
"The Unwritten Law his best play.
What IS "The Unwlitten Laws It
Is the tacit admission by society that a
deceived husband mas the right TO kill
the man who wrongs him and 90 free.
Harry Leighton has great role in the
"Unwritten Law" a play which comes
TO the Barre opera house Tuesday even
ing next, December IL.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
INsTIGAToR OF JEWS. MASSACRE
Mortally Wounded BY a Workman, who
Then Kills Himself.

st Petersburg, Dec s.. Police Iuspee.
tor shcremetieif, who after the anti
Jewish outbreaks at Bialystok in June
last, for which he was said to be re.
sponsibIe. was transferred u st. Peters
burg, was shot and mortally wounded
by workman yesterday morning near
the Fontanka canal
The workman then killed himself
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
TRIAL OF RUSSIAN oFrIcERs.
They Must Explain Why They Sursn-
dered in Sea Of Japan.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. G. me trial 81
Rear Admiral Sehngatoff ard seventy.
eight officers Of bis squadron for sur.
rendering III the Japanese at tile battln
Of the sea Of Japan, May 2s, 1905 be-
gan before a special court-martial yes.
terday morning,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
nrain we,nht.

A large brain does not signify intel
lect. The 'brain Of an illiterate person
in a low station Of life has been found
to outweigh those OF the most celebrat.
ed scientists, poets and philosophers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
NOT FOR NATURALIZATION.
The Dutch Minister Is Also Against
Disarmament.

Tic Hague, Dec. g. Tin the course of
q discussion in Parliament yesterday,
Foreign Minister Van Tetsgondrain said
that the government did not desire to
propose that gradual disarmament Of
the forces of the powers be included in
the programme Of the forthcoming see
ond peace conference here. nor the neu.
tralization Of Hollands policy, in his
opinion, ought to be discreet, but indie.
pendent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
cocos Island Treasure.

It Is said that there are two great
treasure boards on Cocos island one a
pirates plumber, estimated at anything
between S30000,O00 and $00,O00.000;
another c1llrd "KeatIng's treasure
said to be worth si5D0o,000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06

In ivory manufacture nothing Is lost
The scraps and duet are burned to
charcoal and form the ivory black OF
the painter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
cat. ara Illr,i..

Cats, IL they have an opportunity to
hunt birds and rabbits. win give no
time to the hunting Of rats and mice.
Thus many cats are good mousers In
the city and bad mousers in the coun.
try.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06

Twenty seven hundredweight, or
nearly one and half tons, Of gold
plate was often placed on the tables Of
ancient Romnn epicures.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
Or. KEN M Z DY'S
FAVORITE
TX REMEDY
IT4aN Pleasant TO take,
Il IKAWI2 Powerful 10 euro.
1fW E And Welcome fn
4 &yls4gK kswn every Home
KIDNEY and LIVER Curs.
KINNEY and LIVER cure.

pin, according to the Rech, has again
refused TO accept the resignation Of NJ.
Gurko as assistant interior minister.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06

ell theh typical
NV the Quaker RngesaH
QkerRm for in
her her tal
centad
Ia in m our recent Quaker
Quaker
Rmgef Mrs the
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What oyonthm
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-06
Russian RegeneratiOniSts
Adopt Resolutions
ACCUSE GOVERNMENT
OF Violation of the constitution--Re-
straining of Political Rights Is AL
leged---Deprivation Of Large Masses
Of People Of Votes Charged

st. Petersburg, Dec. 6.--The peaceful
Regenerationists are now definitely ar
rayed in the camp Of the opposition.
The first plenary meeting Of the cen
trial committe Of the party was held
Tuesday and resolutions were adopted
accusing the government Of the following
unconstitutional and illegal actions;
First The restraining Of the politi-
cal rights Of citizens and the prohibition
Of electoral meetings
Second The barring Of employees Of
the state, 2emstyos and municipalities
from participation in the efforts Of POI
liticaI parties, contrary to paragraph TO
Of the fundamental laws.
Third The deprivation Of large
masses 81 the population, Of their votes
by means Of Senate orders.
Fourth The infringement 81 the pre-.
negatives 81 the lower house 81 Parlia-
ment BY the publication. beforehand, Of
q series Of important proposed legisla-
tion acts.
Describing the above action as arbi-
trary violations Of the law, the central
committee declares they nourish revolu-
tion and shake the peoples reverence
for the law.
As result Of decision NOT to per.
nit members Of the peaceful Regenera.
zionist party to hold joint membership
in other parties, Michael Al stekovich,
the Octoberist who Up u thc present
time has vacillated between the two par
ties in the hope Of uniting the Rcgenera-
tionists with the Octoberists, has re-
signed and thrown in his lot With the
Regenerationists.
Police Inspector Sheremetieff, who af-
ter the anti-Jewish outbreak at Bialy-
stok in June last, for which he was
said To be responsible, was transferred
| to St. Petersburg. was shot and NOR
1 tally wounded by workman yesterday
near The lontanka canal The inspec-
tors assailant then shot and killed him
self
Investigate Gurko's Activities.
The commission appointed to inquire
into the famine relief exposures Is in
vestigating other activities of Assistant
Minister Of the Interior Gnrko. former
director 81 supplies 20 the famine dis
tricts, including the expenditure Of
large sums assigned for public works
in the famine districts. According ia
a newspaper the amount, 100000, as
/ signed Tor this purpose 10 the province
,,of Saratov alone, was much in excess OF
the recommendation Of the governor and
the zemstyo, NJ. Gurko has been asked
to explain this matter.
/ Alexander Stakovich, prominent
member Of the local zenstyo. IN an open
letter yesterday announced that he i re-
sponsible for The publication Of the
charges against Lidyal. the grain CON
tractor and alleged accomplice Of Nj
lGurko. and invited the latter to sue
him for defamation Of character, prom
Using 60 furnish evidence further com.
promising the honor Of the assistant
minister OF the interior Premier Stoly-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-11

closing out WATCHES. diamonds
ana kuulry at bargain prieeA
F'rrfs Iue fff sn4 ave 80.
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SALVATION Array
OUT FOR XMAS

The iooAi Salvation Army this
morning started lhelr annual eallee.
unn II money Ia be used fnt che
sending 81 basket dluuera to all
uestls families 'oH christmas. The
familiar salvation Army Aaaie vita
her little kettle. Bearing the sign
Keep the rot tuiitna." viii ue seen
On The eitya street corners Tor the
next two weeks 4 hig Christmas
tree viii bu Installed al the Army
headquarters un Christmas eve. and
candies. nuts fruits and general
presents VIII bu diztrib utea II ia
expected tn distribute about aaa haa-
ksts aiisd with a variety 81 good
things ia quantities Go meet the
needs 81 "a family - from sin 70
twelve.
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new LIBRARY
AT OILY MP IA

OLYMPIA. Dee. IL state fihfh 8
riau ~ Hitt has mailed circular
lettera % ali members 20 the tenias
lsture advising them he has Ia
stalled rufufeurc hooks and sFHs
tenn nof legislative aId work Home=
what similar 60 that Operated 50
successfully 30 Wisconsin briefly
the plan ia 60 furnish legislators
data coneetnnE laws IA other states
GA matters 81 nos ieHlalatiun nfas
nusrd
state fand Commissioner D. "
itoHa Monday paid into tho atate
treasury tit.saaet. hetuE tho auln
collected by hia office last munf't
af thla amount tih.tA4 h pcfWauent
aehoul fund frum the sale 90 sghual
lands and nearly $4,000 b. current
school fund. from RENTALS aud inter-
5=af
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SAHORS UNION
HONOR HEROINE

Pacific. Ia meeting assembled.
Resolved, That tho aaamon ol
America fully reeognisu her atnrlna
worth as the hlghest type II won5
aahend. deeply approaching aor VA
selfish sacrifices IN behalf Of those
who SO down to the sea In ahlna.
and ASSURE her ead hers u our un
dNiun era stude
Sieaod by I. IL can. aseat. aud
u Nalann. chairman