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The independent., 1907-01-24
FARMERS AND sTockMEN

when you can prepare it yourself for q few
cents We will furnish you formula and full
particulars OF the best stock food on the mar
ket for rs cents. Send now. This offer good for
30 days. Western Supply Co. Townsend Mont.
The independent., 1907-01-24

Not the least important of the con-
tests IN the New York legislature
Nrlso~ over the effort 20 adopt form
~ ballot In behalf OF good officials
The independent., 1907-01-24

The house committee has decided To
go back TO the original purpose OF the
free seed business. approprlatlng
money only for the purchase of rare
seeds to be- distributed by the depart
ment Of agriculture" liut the CONS
ml.tec recommends that the original
appropriation, "A quarter of n million
dollars. be set aside for this purpose
n thss amount could be cut down % a
few thousand dollars the country
would he more Impressed with the
gunl NTH ~ the enmmLtlee.
The independent., 1907-01-24
POLITICAL

Members of the house of representa-
tives at Washington appear in better
light while voting increases in their
own salaries than they did couple
Of weeks ago when trying to induce the
senate to take the initiative in the
matter. 1t is to the interest of the
constituents of any member of con-
gress that their member be paid a liy
ing salary. It should be possible for a
poor man to serve in congress without
undergoing humiliation or extraordi-
nary temptation by reason of his pow
erty. Most people realize this, and it is
not likely that any considerable re-
sentiment will be manifested through
out the country if the senate passes the
house bill increasing congressmen's sal
aries from $1,000 a year to $500, and
the president signs it.
The independent., 1907-01-24
PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS

case of itching. Blind Bleeding or protruding
diles in to IA days or money refunded. SOC.
The independent., 1907-01-24

Iowas endorsement Of Senator
Dolliver, the withdrawal of the
charges against Senator Gamble i'll
South Dakota and the election of Bailey
in Texas clear the winters sena-
torial field Of all but two contests,
These are in New Jersey and Rhode Is
land. Senator Bailey was chosen yes
terday, but an election may not end his
case. Senator Dryden has secured a
caucus nomination in New Jersey, but
with enough republican members stay
ing out of the caucus to leave his fol-
lowers in the minority. This is the
real contest Of the season, something
like a principle being involved in the
action of Colby and his followers in
refusing to swallow the life insurance
senator. The sham battle in Rhode Is
land will be kept up until such time
as Senator Aldrich is ready to notify
Messrs. Wetmore and Colt as to his
choice between them.
The independent., 1907-01-24

Massachusetts legislators are consid-
ering the advisability Of establishing a
board Of chfropody to regulate the
practice Of corn doctoring. The plan
has the advantage Of creating three
public positions, one for a regular ply
sician and two for chropodists to act
as an examining board to determine
who shall be permitted to tamper with
the ailing Massachusetts, foot. 1t is
remembered that Senator Davis of
Minnesota came to an untimely death
by essaying to cure his own corn; a
convincing argument against allowing
people to prescribe for their own or
their neighbors feet. Since the aban-
donment of the attempt to make bar
bering learned profession in Ne
braska the field for boards Of exam
iners has not widened as it might have
done. Here is a suggestion.
The independent., 1907-01-24

While the decision Of the United
States supreme court a short time ago,
in the Cleveland traction case, was
held to be o divided victory, not alto
gether satisfactory to either side, the
effect seems to have been to place the
traction interests hors de combat They
have offered to surrender, would ap-
parently be glad enough to get their
franchises renewed on three cent
fare basis, and Tom Johnson remains,
after six years. battle of injunctions
and the fiercest kind of political war
fare, the hero Of the heap. Cleveland is
apparently to have three cent fares
with universal transfers. and larger
share. for the city in the profits than
was received when fares were five
cents.
The independent., 1907-01-24

Exactly what form has been given
the bill governing campaign contribu-
tions just passed by the national house
of representatives is not made clear
by the reports. The senate last year
sent over to the house bill dealing
with the subject of corporation contri-
buttons, and the passage Of bill on
the subject by the house promises that
some sort Of law dealing with the mat
ter will take effect before another ma
tional election. The house bill as passed
forbids corporations having national
charters, such as national banks to
contribute to any campaign fund what
ever, local or national, and forbids any
corporation whatever 10 contribute TO
nunds used I'm the election of national
officials. such as congressman and
presidential electors. Ii the bill In its
hnal form provides in addition for CON-
pletc publicity of all contributions from
whatever source for use In national
campaigns II will leave little 10 BE-
desired.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-28
FROM OUR LIVE CORRESPONDENTS
interesting Items From Our Bright and UptGdate Reporters
GsGscsC,G,c,G.C

| al the Masters and EVAN wedding
spent delightful evening. The bride
wore beautiful dress of steel grey
chiffon with bobinette trimming and
| a silk bobinette veil Theb ridal party
marched in the parlor, which was
beautifully decorated TO the strains
of "Lohengrin,' rendered by Miss
vallie Minghini A splendid supper
was prepared for the many guests
present. The bride received many
handsome presents.
Mrs. Mamie Ashton, of near Darkes
Vile, has been spending a few days
with her parents, of this place.
Mrs. James w. Gain and son, Ed
ward. of Martinsburg, were visiting
friends here yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Michael, of the Methodist
Episcopal church, south, at Hedges
vile, will conduct the services at
Central chapel next Sunday night for
Rev. Mr.. Grub.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-28
MARLOwE NEWS NOTES.
Items OF Interest Gathered From Conn
ty Points.

| Marlowe, Dec. 28.---Mr. and Mrs. B
F. Burket of Martinsburg, and Mr.
Edwin Ward and wife, of Hagerstown
spent Christmas here with their sis
ter, Miss Ira Ward
The snow and heavy rain last
week caused sudden rise in the Po-
tomac river, which has been very high
the last few days
Mr.. ID. G. Kershner .butchered two
very nice hogs Thursday, which
weighed 1872 pounds.
Harmony Sunday school held an en-
tertainment Saturday evening and II
was largely attended Quite an inter-
esting program was rendered.
Mr.. Harry Reid and family, of
townsville, Md, are spending few
days with friends and relatives here.
Master Albert Wiland has been
sick for few days, but is getting
better.
Miss Lpla Graham, teacher of Mar
lowe school, is spending the week at
her home in Gerrardstown.
Mr.. Vernon Carpenter is spending
o couple of weeks in Harrisburg, Pa,
with his uncle, Mr. George H. Barnes.
Little Harry Wright was very sick
for couple Of weeks, but is better.
Mr. Joseph Ward and wife spent
Christmas with their daughter, Mrs.
|C. d. Lindy and family, of Failing
Waters.
Rev. Mr.. d. taver and wife, Of Will
Transport, took Christmas dinner
with MIR. and Mrs. J. D. Smaltz.
Mr.. George Drake, of McKeesport,
is here on an extended visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Drake.
Rev. Mr.. Fourlines, Of Westminis-
ster, will preach at Harmony church
January 5. All are cordially invited
to attend.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-28
Ask for Parcels Post and Get 1t.

The delivery by. mail OF packages
at cost would be of much value to
farmers. Why do they not have this
Largely, because they do not let their
wants be known strongly enough. I'm
doubtedly the matter will be brought
up in congress this winter Farmers
should watch the papers and in due
season write to the congressman who
represent them urging that they do
all possible to obtain practical par
cells post system. Ii would be well to
follow up the first letter with a sec
ond, and perhaps third. 1t would
make little difference how letters
were worded. only SO they showed
that the writer's were determined 10
have the benefits of parcels post.
If enough farmers wrote this way
they would soon get what they ask
ed for. Your representatives need to
be told what you most want. The 9th
er fellows are on hand every time
to tell that they don't want it. and
the strongest, most persistent de-
mands will win. The others are the
express companies and the country
merchants. They think it would injure
their business. Perhaps it would a
little at first but not in the long IN.
At any rates what this country needs
is Legislation for the greatest good of
the masses, not for a mere handful
of people. There was opposition to
machinery to take the place Of hand
labor at first But how has ii turn
ed out Great steam shovels are at
work on railroad near us. One of
them will load a car a minute all
day long. And it is a difficult matter
to get the necessary laborers at prices
twice as high as they used to receive.
Prices, generally, of farm products
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-28
FOR THE FARM, ORCHARD AND GARDEN
Matters OF Importance 10 The AgrcuNRst and HOrucuIuPst

are we'll up and rising. The owners
have more and more money to spend.
Their wants are increasing Time
will show enough for the express com
panies and merchants to do at good
profits. as we'll as for the parcels
post 1t is a narrow-minded, unbusi-
ness like policy that stands in the way
of help for the masses of the people
Why. doesn't it shame you to think
that as little, backward a country as
Colombia, S. A., has long had par
GELS post? And the great United
States lets few men get dangerously
rich at the expense OF many. This
must be stopped and the farmers can
do il.
Cold Weather DOnt's.
Don't use cold bits in cold weather.
Your horses tongue is tender, ami
his mouth is formed of delicate It's
sues and glands.
Don't clip your horse when the mer
curry is at the freezing point.
Don't fail to blanket your horse
when he stands in the cold.
Don't fail to keep your horses shoes
sharp when the streets are slippery.
Don't put your horses feet in un-
skilled hands. Good feet are spoiled
by bad shoeing.
Don't keep your horse in an over
heated stable, then stand him for
hours in freezing temperature, and
wonder why he became paralyzed.
Don't fail to water your horse the
first thing in the morning, but not
with ice water.
Don't fail to oil your wagon axles
There is a heap of humanity in wagon
grease.
Don't fail to properly shelter your
stock from the cold, and exercise
them when the weather is good
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-28
GANOTOwN BRIEFS.
Notes of Newsy Character From Tint
Section of the County.

Ganotown, Dec. 2S.--Santa was a
welcome visitor in this vicinity, COM
! ing in his usual manner loaded down
with gifts for the little folks.
The teachers and pupils of the Ga
notown school spent a pleasant aft
ernoon last Tuesday, closing the
school for the holidays with recita-
lions and singing.
The pupils of the Methodist Epis-
copal Sunday school Of this place will
meet on New Years day for the pur-
pose of receiving their reward for
their faithful attendance during the
past year
Mr.. N. w. Gain has returned from
Morgan county and dined today with
the newly-married couple. Mr.. Hart
ley Gain and wife, at the home OF the
eroom's mother. Mrs Samson Gain.
The writer being one of the guests
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-28
RIDGEWAY NOTES.
News Gathered BY Cur Reporter IN
Thriving Town.

Ridgeway Dec 2S.-The Sunday
odist Episcopal church, south, held
their Christmas entertainment Christ
mas evening. The edifice was beauti-
July decorated with evergreens, and
there was a large crowd present to
hear the program rendered, which
was greatly enjoyed by all. A treat
of candy and oranges was given to the
scholars, and many presents were ex-
changed between teachers and schol-
rs. Following is the program:
Opening Chorus--Strike the Harps
Of Glory.
Prayer-By Rev. w. R. Hardes.
Chorus-Lighting Up the World:
Recitation-A Xmas Thought--Al-
ma Swartz.
Recitation-It's Hard to Wait for
Christmas-Floyd Madegan.
Chorus-Star of the East
Recitation-Little Joe-Mary Brown
Exercise--Jesus-By five little girls
Chorus-The Light Has Come.
Recitation--The Day Beyond ALL
Days-Beulah Swartz.
Exercise--Hearts of Lovely six
little girls.
Recitation-Temperance-By Harry
Duke
Chorus-Sweet be Thy Slumbers.
Recitation--Nellie's Visit From San
ta-Miss Pauline Speck.
Recitation Am But Little Boy
Fred Ridgeway.
Recitation-Hang Up Baby's Stock
ing-Velma Whitley.
Chorus Bethlehem.
Exercise-Jesus the Unspeakable
Gift-By five little girls.
Recitation--Dolly Isn't Christmas
Jolly?-Josie Shelter.
Recitation-W What Can Do.--Em-
ma Ridgeway.
Chorus-Following the Star.
Recitation Trouble In the Amen
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-28
William Post for the Senate.

The democrats Of the thirteenth
senatorial district composed of Bar
bour, Pendleton, Randolph and Up
shur counties. in convention at Phil
ippi w. Va, nominated William Post
of Buckhannon. to succeed State
Senator w. D. Talbot. deceased.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-28
Corner-Georgia Speck.

Corner-Georgia Speck.
Recitation-The Lookout Man--Ray
mond Duke.
Chorus--O Shining Star
Recitation-The Starless Crown
Miss Katie Gardner.
Exercise-The Christmas Wreaths--
BY seven young ladies.
Closing Chorus-Open Your Hearts.
Benediction-By the pastor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21
A well.rreated Tharmometer.

A prominent physician Of Baltimore
tells Of an amusing performance of the
early days Of his practice when he was
residing ID small town where by far
The majority Of the workers were coal
miners.
Il was greatly distressed the the un.
sanitary conditions prevailing in. their
cottages says the doctor, and among
other things | tried to explain to each
household the Importance Of maintaining
wholesome atmosphere in their sleep.
ing rooms. I hid in stock Of Their
mometrs; which were distributed to the
householdersw here they were most
needed took pains TO point out to
each family 10 turn just how the ther.
mometet would indicate the proper de.
gree Of temperature.
CAS- I was making the rounds one day
] inquired OF the woman at the head
Of one establishment wherein / observed
my thermometer proudly displayed. at
the end Of q dring, whether she had fol-
lowed my instructions.
Yes. sir, answered she, I'm very
areful about the temperature / watch
Lhe thing all the time as it hangs up
there
What do You do when the tempera-
t9re rises above 0sf
4 take IL down, star, an put It out
side tin it cools OF Bit "--Ilarper's
Weekly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21
eRAN1rEvILLE.

At regular meeting Of Court Rot
Roy, No. 6, j.. Of A, Groniteville, VT.
held az their rooms in Miles hall, Albert
Davis, chief ranger, presiding, the fol.
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, II has pleased Almighty God
IN Ills infinite wisdom TO remove from
our midst our late brother, Clinton Phil
brick. therefore, be IL
Resolved, that in the death Of our
brother the court lamcnts the loss Of
a worthy and faithful brother.
Resolved, that we extend TO the family
Of our deceased brother our heartfelt
sympathy in this the hour Of their be.
reavement, and commend them to Him
who doeth all things well.
Resolved, that our charter be draped
in mourning for a period Of forty days
that copy of these resolutions be sent
TO the family Of our deceased brother
and spread IN full upon the records.
Albert Davis, Chief Ranger.
A. j. Letourncau, recording secretary,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Masonic charms and pins at +. p. Aus.
tins, the watch and clock man."
Old gold and silver wanted at re.
ilners' prices ia exchange for goods at
r. u. Burr's.
Save money by purchasing that tennis
racket now Big reduction at -Avelill
Music Co,
I. P. Austin sells stone cutters
glasses, all kinds and prices from zoe to
$500 per pair.
Good-paying hammer handle business
tor sale Inquire Of NJ. M, Cook, Barre
Vt. Tel. 427-2l.
II you want 20 invest in real estate
that will pay IA per cent. inquire Of
A. A. Smith, Barre, vt,
The Perry Real Estate agency is Of,
fering an especially good trade in d
poultry farm near Williamstown. See
advertisement.
For immediate sale, bay horse, work
or drive, top buggy and harness, also
Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine and
carpeting. Apply "a Brook street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21
The Divided Cow.

Coming home on the Minuetonka, "
said st. Joseph girl, Eve took up a col.
lection for the widows and orphans o.
sailors, and Mark Twain prefaced this
collection with a talk on mcanncss. lie
urged us to be generous in our offerings
not TO be like q certain mean old man
from Hannibal
The mcanest man ] ever knew be
said, lived in Hannibal lie sold his
son .in.law the half Of very fine COW,
and then refused to share the milk with
The young fellow, on the ground that he
had only sold him the front half. The
eon in law was also compelled to pro.
vide an tho cows fodder and 60 carry
water 20 her twice q day. Finally the
COW butted the old man through a
barbed wire fence, and he sued his SON.
in.law for $50 damages Washington
Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21
CHELSEA.

Mrs. Emily Bacon Of Washington is
visiting at w. II. Sprague's.
Edward Austin Of Manchester, N. H.,
is visiting at Philip l. Sargent's,
Miss Lottie Boardway Of Ryegate is
guest at Dustin A. Boardway's.
Or. and Mrs. +. H. Godfrey were in
Barre and Montpelier the first of the
week.
Mrs. Saunders of Nashua, N. H., who
has spent the summer at Noah Taylor's,
has returned to her home.
The ladies Of the Congregational
church will serve a dinner in the church
dining hall, Wednesday, Sept 25th.
Miss Ethel Spooner has returned from
a months vacation, which she spent in
Boston, Mass, and Providence, Il. !.
Miss Addie NJ French of New York
city is guest at Harvey w. Spears
as is also Miss Cole OF Taunton. Mass.
Two Misses Bartlay Of New Rochelle,
N. 4, are guests Of their niece, Mrs.
William Il. Knox, at DIR. NJ. II. Cor
wins.
DR.. E. III. Stearns, veterinary surgeon.
of South Royalton, was in town on bust
ness Wednesday and was accompanied
by Mrs. Stearns.
Clarence Hemenway and wife of Wor.
eester, Mass, who have been guests of
Mr., and Mrs. L. Norris Lucas, have re.
turned to their home.
Miss Annie Murray of Melrose High
lands, Mass, and student of Radcliffe
college al. Cambridge, is a guest OF Moses
George on Court street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred IT, Bohonon have
returned from carriage drive on which
they visited friends in Wolcott, St.
Johnsbury and Hardwick.
L. Hinkly Sargent, who has worked
the past season at Brattleboro, is spend.
ing short vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Sargent.
Mrs. Nellie A. Dana, who lives on the
Eira Bixby farm, spent a portion Of
last week in Brokfeld, guest at the
home Of her uncle, II. W. Hyde.
Mr. and Mrs. William f. Edwing. with
their son and Mrs. Edwings brother,
left Wednesday afternoon for Chicago,
and win later 60 to Palestine, Texas,
where Mr.. Edwing has purchased large
ranch.
Mrs. Hattie tRayward) Robinson Of
Brattleboro with her three children are
visiting at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George L, Hayward, on the
East HILL
The ladies Of the Methodist church
to the number of 40 held a pleasant so.
cial Wednesday evening with Miss Min
mic Rarnes at the home Of her father,
Azeriah Barnes.
Rey. Fred Daniels makes announce.
meht that an "old folks" service will
be held at the Methodist church next
Sunday morning, at which the elderly
people will lead the singing and the
hymns viii be old-fashioned. The public
is cordially invited
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21
put to Bed.

In the Drayton household it is said
that the father Of the family has way
Of presenting alternatives to his children
that never fails to bring them into line.
Il wish you would speak to Bobby, >
said Mrs Drayton one night, i've told
him TO take his medicine and then jump
into bed, and he won't do It. lie Just
hops round and say he doesn't want to
take the medicine and he doesn't want
to 20 to bed"
Mr.. Drayton stepped to the door OF
Bobby's room and stood there, tall.
grave and impressive.
Bobby" he said, firmly, IF you don't
take your medicine az once, and then
Jump into bed, you will be put to bed,
do you hear me, put TO bed, without
having your medicine at ALL"
Upon which Bobby, alarmed and con
fused, swallowed his allotted portion and
meekly retired for the hight.--Youths
Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21

Tho attraction at the opera house to-
night will be the popular young singing
comedian, Allen Doonc, who will present,
for the first time his new and successful
comedy-drama, a Romance IN Ireland
an especially elaborate scenic production
in four acts and eight stage settings,
which is said TO have scored one Of Che
pronounced bits of the season. The story
Of the play ia described aB somewhat
sensational, but wholesome and consist.
ent, and distinctly original in copstruc.
ton being a decided departure from the
conventional Irish drama which has be-
como 80 familiar. IN "A Romance in
Ireland Mr. Do6nc, who Is hailed rs
Joseph Murphy's successful successor
is afforded many chances to show the
metal Of which he IS made in part
which is admirably calculated to show
his attractive personality, and which per
mits the young comedian TO indulge in
bis own particular style Of hamor to
the limit Manager George w. Kenney
Is said 10 have provided a splendid sup
porting company, each member Of which
has boon carefully selected on account
Of his. OF her peculiar fitness for the part
assigned During the course Of the play.
Mr. Doone will render several new and
catchy SONGS IN his characteristic man.
her, and these include comic as well as
sentimental numbers Tho story Of "a
Romance IN Ireland" takes place in the
seventeenth century
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21
WEEDS MorHER-IN-IAw.
A Rich Boston Man in a Strange RO-
nance.


Boston, Sept 2l.-Charles C. Parsons
Of No. l24 Winthrop road, Brookline,
millionaire wool dealer OF this city, has
married the mother Of his dead wife,
Mrs. Augusta J King, in Denver, Col.
The romance which led to the wedding
is said to have begun at the bedside Of
the first Mrs. Parsons, when Mrs. King,
the mother and the husband were drawn
together by common grief,
The FIRST Mrs. Parsons was Julia
Thompson King, an accomplished teach
er Of voice and oratory. With her moth,
or. Mrs. King, she came to this city from
Denver when a girl Of 20. Though poor,
she was pretty and talented, and soon
made her way in Boston's world Of
clocuiion aud music.
Mrs. Augusta J. King now Mrs, Par
sons, IS a large, striking woman, close
on to sixty years Of age, Of excellent
business ability, and a thorough must
clan. Before she left Denver she sup.
ported herself and her daughter by sell
ing pianos and composing music.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-21
MORSE g. JACKSON.
Annual Fall Excursion to New York.

The Central Vermont Railway will
run its annual excursion to New York
Wednesday, September 25, 1907, from
Williamsto 70, South Barre, Barre and
Montpelier. FARE for TIE round trip only
5000 Tickets good goirg on train leav-
ing WiiliamstoWE at 7:l0 a. m, Barre at
1866 a. m, Montpelier 1920 p. m, due
New London ct 9:l5 p.Nm., and New
York 7:l5 a. m, following day. Return.
ing tickets win be good to leave New
York up to and including October 7,
l0e7. Through vestibuled coaches to
New London Inquire OF nearest ticket
agent and see hanabills for particulars.