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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-16
MIDDIEs IN THE MAKING.
Our Naval Cadets Learn to Splice Ropes,
Furl Sails, Etc.

1t is probably net generally known
how the United States government
trains the youth upon whose shoulders
viii rest the responsibility Of main
talning the high standard Of the navy
His apprenticeship. according to Les
lies Weekly, IS not unlike that Of any
other young man learning trade, the
fundamental principle being the proper
kind OF tools and when and how to use
them
A midshlpmaii's tools, so to speak,
are ships. thus rendering a thorough
knowledge Of seamanship an essential
part Of the training This begins with
lessons in splicing hemp and wire
rope, after which the young men are
given practice ia handling sails on the
indoor mast IN the seatnanship build
ing, which is an exact counterpart of
the mizzenmast Of the training ship
Severn and ID seyenty-two feet in
height.
The midshipmen so aloft, furl, reef
and set sails. etc.--in fact, so through
the entire seamanship drill. A net Is
spread at the foot Of the mast for pro
lection, as a fall on the concrete floor
would be far more serious than on the
deck Of ship. Accidents, however,
are infrequent.
Drills on the Severn begin early In
the spring and continue throughout the
cruise, which lasts from June until
September The midshipnan thus be-
comes accustomed to ship life. The
work is hard aud the discipline severe
during these drills There is little
tendency to shirk duty, and the future
admirals do everything on shlpboard,
on deck and aloft, even to clearing up
the deck and slowing away the ropes.
From picturesque point Of view
seamanship practice on the Severn sur
passes all other similar exercises. 1t
seems that on shlpboard the sense Of
the reality Of the thing is ever present,
and one accustomed to witnessing
these drills notices that on the deck Of
the old Severn the mlddies are more
active. more in earnest and the man
ner in which they climb and swing
around the rigging does credit to an
old sailor.
Each man starts In with a practical
seaman's duties and as he continues
his course Is advanced to the duties OF
the petty officers and later TO those Of
the junior commissioned officers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-16
rhe Table Ton Cola.

"You have, madam" said the physl-
clan, what call table top cold"
What is a table top coldy' the lady
asked.
ut is a cold brought on by marble
tops in the late fall and winter. You
ladies' always wear short sleeves, and
you always lean your bare arms on the
icy surface Of marble tables. This con-
tact sends chill all through you-a
chill that you disregard. But in the
morning You awake with a heavy cold
MARBLE table tops in the winter
should be covered with cloth II they
are going to be leaned on. Then the
table top cold would disappear. New
Orleans Times-Democrat
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-16
GOLDFISH!

Have you tried OUR Cod Mid
dles' The head and tail is cut of,
leaving Just the thick middle, bone
less. Price, I5c per pound. In
three pound boxes and homeless. The
best on the market
Cape Anne Turkey, per box, 55c
colonial Brand, per box, SOC
Choice MoEsels, per box, 2Se
You should try our whole Salt Cod
at only, per pound. I0c
A fine LOT Of Smoked Halibut and
Bloatcrs.
Another lot Of those No / Fam.
euse Apples, per peck, Csc
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-16
Rral Ertntn In Knrnn .

One Of the most astonishing regula.
tons has been made regarding the
transfer OF real estate In Korea. No one
Is to be allowed TO sell or buyreal estate
except by permission Of the governor.
This Is apparently move on the part
Of the Japanese to prevent the selling
OF any land In Korea except to people
that they approve. for the governors
are, OF course. under the Japanese ad-
visers. 1t makes no difference that
foreigners have as good right to buy
land as the japanese. The matter viii
have to be tested in the courts before
the powers will allow their citizens to
be curtailed 10 their privileges In the
peninsula Korea News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-16
WARNING.

The legal voters OF the town of Barre
are hereby notified and warned TO meet
in the town hall in East Barre on Wed
nesday, January 80, A. d. 1907, at ID
o'clock, a. m, to act on the following
articles.
/. To see If the town win vote ia
have the provision of act No. / OF the
acts OF 1892, as since amended, apply
to our annual meeting to be held Oh
Tuesday, March 5, 1907.
2. To do any other proper business.
Dated at Barre the 18th day OF Jan.
uary, 1907.
w. Z. Fiske,
N. NJ. Mcdonald,
i. M. Allen,
Selectmen of Barre Town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-16
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 1907,
weather Prediction.

Snow tonight except III north and
east portion and warmer. Thursday
snow in north portion and warmer, light
to fresh northerly to westerly winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-16
EAST BARRE.

The w. G. n. U. win meet at the
home Of Mrs. A. n. Woodruff, Friday
afternoon at the usual hour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-16

sAg:GCn There viii be regular
meeting of Hiawatha lodge,
7gE'e~ No 20, L o. o. F., Thurs.
evening, January II. at o'clock. The
initiatory degree will be conferred. w.
z. Beck, noble grand.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

OUT some contradictory, sem.
rotten, some repudiated. and MI e
ing his hair and worrvino p =;
oraln IN vain efforts to shane o nv,
OF the mass OF timber he has turu ~
ed aloose on the public some k;ns
OF a half way decent structnrs
W hat a thing of beauty that Mat.
form will be! Up in the middls
down all around, two by two's h,
the side of twelve by twelyes tos
heavy, and lop- sided. Wy
You are too late Colonel. WIZ.
the Hon. Leon Jastremski and rho
non. ). \. Sanders, do volunta.
rlIy, the people of Louisiana win
exact OF you, But your time has
passed. You can not fool ths
people by making a pretense .,
taking them into your confidence
now.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

Public Schools shall receive no COM
pensatiOn whatever for his services as
school treasurer. The said Treasurer
shall deposit the school funds in such
bank or banks as may be designated
by the Parish School Board. leaving
to the school boards the right TO select
the bank that will pay the highest rate
of interest on their deposits.
Section 4. Be it further enacted,
etc, That this act shall take effect
from and after the first day of Feb
ruary, 1908, and that all laws in con-
tlict or inconsistent with this act be
and the same is hereby repealed.
Were it only for these two above
measures, not to mention numer-
Gus other wise measures fathered
by Mr.. Peterman in the past, apart
from his general popularity and
worth as a public-spirited and
progressive citizen, we would
deem it an ungrateful act if the
voters of the parish of st. Mary
did not elect him by an over
whelming majority to the new
position to which he now aspires.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

With the passing of the present
Legislature we will also witness
the passing of the charges that
j. Y. Sanders is influenced and
controlled by corporations.
The Reilly bill preventing
foreign corporation from trans.
ferring a suit to the Federal Court
and the Favrot bill increasing the
powers of the Railroad Commits
sion, giving the Commission con.
troll over the service of telephone
companies and imposing penalty
if a just order of the Commission
is held up are his measures and
are in line with his supplementary
proclamations.
The humblest citizen in the land
will feel the effect of this legisla.
ton. It places the authorities in
a position to cope with merciless,
overbearing trusts.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

Yet. when stock is taken OF what
happened here it will be found
that a large share of the credit 1of
what has been accomplished De.
longs rightfully to Lieutenant
Governor Sanders and his large
band of devoted followers. Tney
had good grounds to protest.
against the injustices that were 70
be worked by hasty and i'll con.
sidered legislation and they mign'
have evolved a plan by which leg.
islation saner and of greater
permanent value could have oeen
enacted; for when the other sue
forced a showdown the over
whelmning strength OF the SUP
norters of the St. Mary man was
exhibited in both houses. But ootn
the Lieutenant Governor and ms
people refuse to take advantage "
their numerical strength, ample ~
block all legislation unresponsive
to their views. Instead OF proving
INSTRUCTORS they rallied as con.
strnctors aud it was their work Una.
brought order out of chaos, ina ,st
conceded where resistance mlsn
have been justifiable and 'nas
made it possible at the emo Nv w
write the reform legislation on 'ne
statute books-M U. States'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
lin former times the officos

lin former times the offices and
patronage of this city were an.
portioned out and the Office ri
civil sheriff went to this ward
criminal sheriff to that ward. conn
troller to another ward and 80 On
all down the line until the patron.
age was all divided amongst the
bosses and their heelers, and the
dear public never knew thino
about the character or record Of
the candidate" From speech OF
John NJ. Parker, Washington
Artillery Hall, New Orleans.
They were apportioned out jus.
so at the last city convention at
New Orleans. But Mr.. Parker
omits to mention the Office Of
district attorney. 1t, too, was
"apportioned OUT" and $50 on all
down the line until the patronage
was all divided amongst the bosses
and their heelers." Mr.. Parker's
brother, Porter Parker, was zap.
pointioned" the district attorney.
ship. Tell it all, brother dear
Shreveport Times.
"What arc you going to do about
it," Mr.. Parker?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
We take pleasure in publishing
the following clipping from the

Picavune:
Estate Superintendent Aswell being
asked his opinion of the Peterman
bill, reducing the Treasurer's com
missions from the school fund, said:
SIN my opinion, the Peterman Dill
as amended is an equitable adjustment
of the matter saving the S25, 900 to the
school fund, without injury or serious
loss to anyone The bill is good
one, because its purpose is righteous
its principles sound and its appllca'
ton practicable :.
Nj. Aswell. as we all know, Is
the State Supt. of Public Educa'
zion. He takes a great interest IN
his work, and is a candidate iof
reelection without opposltlon'
having the support of all factions
The remarks of such a man are
worthy of note and it is especially
pleasing to ia of ST. Mary that ne
sees so much to commend IN Sen
ator w. T. Peterman's bill.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

PATTERSON, La. July II, 1907.
To the Voters of the Parish of St.
Mary:
afh aicandidate for the Office Of
Coroner of the Parish and solicit
your suffrages in the Primary to
be held in January. 1908. i
elected l will perform the duti" {,
of the Office with all the efficiency
in my power, and on an economi-
cal basis, believing that .vciy
Office holder should Zealonsly
guard the peoples interests.
T. w. TARLETON, NJ. d.
TO the Voters Of the Parish Of st.
Mary, La:
l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office Of Coroner
of the Parish OF st. Mary, La,
subject to @athe decision OF the
Democratic primary election.
Yours truly,
T. E. DREHER, MD.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
"A THING OF BEAUTY"

We wonder how the Hon. Theo-
dore Wilkinson is busyiug him.
self during the extra session. Pos
sibIy he is working on his plat
form. Ii he is, just think what
tremendous task it must be for
him now.
Fancy the Colonel sitting on the
floor in great big room with
stacks upon stacks OF newspapers
strewn in great confused mass
all around him, SCISSORS in hand.
clipping, clipping, clipping the
planks of his platform as given
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
THE LEGISLATURES.


of history and the reforms pro-
posed will be practically adopted,
needing only the peoples stamp of
approval to make them actually
the law of the land.
Scarcely any friction has oc-
Cured during the session. All
have been working with the same
end in view. There have been
differences of opinion as to ways
and means, methods, etc, lead
ing to discussions, and at times,
heated arguments, but We must
remember, the Louisiana Legis-
lature is quite large body and
every member had ideas of his
own as to how proposed laws
should be framed, hence, the ar
guments. Tom Herman, of dupli-
cate bill fame, known as a cor
poration lawyer, land his clients
among the real big corporations
are said to be many, special ad-
wiser OF Gov. Blanchard, put
forth by the administration now
rounding out its career" as
the champion of reform, has been
from start to finish a disturbing
element. the greatest stumbling in
the way of real reform. "a bull
in china shop" the Iberville
South" calls him and we are in
clincd 70 agree with them. But he
was la-sooed, and. though not
tanned, is quiet.
The greatest fight of the session
was over the Port Investigation
bill. l. was to be exp -cted that
there would be a howl from the
parties to be investigated when
they realized that the Investiga-
ting Commission was to be Com.
mission that would really investi-
gate. The Times-Democrat, cor
poration onwed and controlled as
we all know, surprised no one when
it opened up it's big guns on the
proposition to have the commits
sion elected by the Legislature
instead Of being appointed by the
Governor. The Governor him.
self said in substance "that the
Legislators, being before the peo-
pie at this time and practically on
trial, are not apt to fail in their
duties" In other words, the time
is ripe to get good work out OF
them. The commission elected il
composed of able, conscientious
gentlemen who are sworn SER
wants of the people and who have
gone on record az being in favor
of the proposed investigation.
That thorough investigation will
take place, is an assured fact and
We can look for some startling and
sensational disclosures in the near
future.
To us of st. Mary it is crafty
ing in the extreme to note that our
senator and representatives have
in every instance favored and
voted for the reform measures.
Senator Peterman has been in the
thick OF the fight, favoring and
measures that effect the
very office to which he aspires.
Lirut. Gov. Sanders has done more
towards enacting into laws the re-
form measures so popular with
the people and which he advocates
SO strongly in his platform. He
has pr wen himself to be public
{ fficial of scrupulous honesty and
a states:na Of large ca!ibre. Gov
trnor Blanchard threatened to hold
him responsible if the Legislature
failed to do the work outlined for
it. 1t is poor rule that doesn't
work both ways, and, now that the
work has been done, we are curious
to see whether His Exceilency will
give the Lieutenant Governor the
Iull credit and just praise that are
due him.
l
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

To the Voters of the Parish OF st.
Mary:
hereby announce myself a
candidate for Representative to
the State Legislature, from the
Parish Of St. Mary, subject to the
will of the voters in the forthcom-
ing Democratic primary.
Yours truly,
-. E. WIN. DREIBHOLZ.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
FOR CORONER.

To the Editor of the Banner:
Through the columns Of your
paper ! beg to announce myself as
. candidate for the Office OF Coro-
ner of the Parish Of St. Mary,
subject to the decision of the Dem
ocratic primary election.
Yours truly,
A. j. SMITH, NJ. D.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Rep
resentative from the Parish Of ST.
Mary to the General Assem- bly,
of Louisiana, subject to the
decision of the Democratic voters
expressed at the approaching
primary election.
w. C.. BAKER.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

Col. Wilkinson might take 40.
vantage of this suspicious occasion
to retire to his humble ni!es e.,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. farm .:
Dut on his overalls, and start l,'
million dollar cane mill to gl'nu
ine.-Lake Charles Anoancso'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
HENRIL. GCEYDAN

HENRI GCEYDAN
announces his candidacy for
State Senator to represent YER
million and st. Mary Parishes,
subject to the Democratic prl-
mary to he held on January 18th,
1908.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. Geo. T. Veeder IS candidate
for Representative from tn" Par
ish of St. Mary 10 the Generaf
Assembly, subject to the action q
Democratic primary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
FOR CONSTABLE.

This is to notify MY friends that
am a candidate fol the ffioe OF
Constable Of the hird W ARD Of
the Parish OF st. Mary, s"oject -
the decision Of the Democratic
primary.
F. A. BOUDxEAUX.
We are authorized to announce
Mr.. FernanG Barrilleaux as a
candidate for The office IF Con-
stable of the Third Ward OF the
Parish of St. Mary, subject to The
nomination of the Democratic
parry
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce
Mr.. r. w. Allen for reelection to
the Legislature, subject to the
nomination of the Democratic
party.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

l hereby announce myself as
candidate for Coroner of ST. Mary
Parish, subject to the decision OF
the Democratic voters expressed
at the approaching primary cleo
ton.
THOMAS F.. FRERE, M. D.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
11ru SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce
J. NELSON GREENE
az a candidate for the Office OF
State Senator from the nth Sen
atorial District, subject to the ac-
tionof the Democratic party.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. John G.. Kramer for collection
20 the Office of Justice Of the Peace
Of the Third Ward OF the Parish Of
St. Mary, subject to the nominal
ton of the Democratic party.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

We are authorized to announce
M. M. Bergeron as candidate
for the Office of Justice of the
Peace of the Third Ward. of the
Parish of st. Mary, subject to the
decision of the Democratic pri-
mary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-11-30

AN ACT
To amend and re-enact Section No.
Is of Act No. PA of the General
Assembly of this State of 1902.
Section l. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana, That Section No Is OF Act
No. PA of 1902, be amended and re-
enacted to read as follows:
Section No. 60. That the Superin-
tendent Of Public Schools in every
Parish (the Parish of Orleans excepted
shall be constituted the Treasurer of
all school funds apportioned by the
State to such parish. or raised, collect
ed, or donated therein for the support
OF the free public schools: he shall re-
ceipt for all such funds to the Treas
nrer of the Stale and to the collector.
of Parish taxes.
Section ,. BE it further enacted.
etc, That the said Superintendent of
Schools be made treasurer of school
fund, under the provisions of this act,
shall give bond in such sums as NAV
be required by the School Board:
provided that said bond shall not be
less than the greatest amount in the
hands of the treasurer during the
previous year at an one time, and the
School Boards of the several parishes
shall pay the premium of said bond.
Section 3. Be it further enacted,
etc.. That the said Superintendent OF
Evening star., 1907-10-13
CHAPTER XXI.
A Missing Link.

1t was practically daylight now, so that
the greatest caution was absolutely neces-
sary 1t was possible to obtain cover be-
observations OF the house. But even that
did not lack risk, all the more so because
of the presence of the dog. The great
hound had served his purpose. and 1t was
essential that he should be got rid Of, for
the present at any rate.
The house itself was quite a good one.
The grounds were neat and trim. The
flower boxes in the windows ablaze with
bloom. The place spoke for itself as the
residence of some prosperous individual
who, in all robability. was somebody of
importance in the city. 1t was the last
place in the world to associate with
crime and violence. In front Of the house
was a fairly large lawn. shaded by shrubs
and trees. kitchen garden at the back
was bounded by lane, and on the far
side of this stretched a wide, open com
mon. covered with gorse and bracken.
Have you any idea where We are?''
Lord Ravenspur asked.
Not the faintest,'' Walter confessed.
Il have never been here before. The
only thing l am sure of is that Vera is in
yonder house. But let us get away from
here and talk it over. The further this
thing goes the more sure I am that we
have foes to deal with who are clever as
they are unscrupulous."
But where shall We go?' Ravenspur
asked.
Walter suggested skirtlng round the
back of the house, and 30 on to the
common. Once there they found shelter
lenough, for the gorse was high and the
Ibracken was deep. Indeed. q regiment
Evening star., 1907-10-13
The Oldest City.
From Putnam's.

In sand-swept belt of central gabv-
4ohid' thal country of ancient ruins, in a
region dangerous and deserted because
iaf from water, and on the border of the
territory of several hostile Arab tribes
lie the low ruins of Bismya. Few ex-
pIorers have ever visited it, and those few
did SO at the peril of their lives. DIR.
Peters of New York, while excavating at
Nippur, discovered at Bismya a clay tab
let of an ancient date. German explorers
are reported to have said that the ruins
originated with the civilization of the
Arabs. However, not only the age of the
ruins, but the name and history of the
ancient city of which they are composed
continued mystery until recently
Christmas day, 1903, we began excavat-
ing at Bismya, and the result was the dis
covery Of the Oldest temple in the world
/ he walls of the tower soon appeared the
summit was cleared, and the first inscrip-
tion discovered upon the surface was a
brick stamped with the name of Dungi Of
2I5O B. c. Just beneath it were other
bricks bearing the name of Cr Cur of $500
Il. c.: little lower appeared a crumpled
piece of gold with the name of Nararn Sin
of $3.50 b. c.. and just below that level
were the large square bricks peculiar to
Sargon of $500 B. c., probably the first of
the Semitic kings of Babylonla. AL
though we had dug but meter and
half below the bricks of Dungi, we had
revealed several strata extending over the
period from 21J0 Il. c.. or more than
thousand years. ana still eleven meters of
earlier ruins lay beneath us. We dug
lower; unknown types of bricks appeared
and two and half meters from the sur
face we came upon a large platform con-
structed of the peculiar piano convex
bricks which were the building material
of 1900 b. G.