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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
~Ambidexterity Craze.

A learned MAJ of London in attack
Ing the recurring ambidexterity craze
says that this accomplishment is quite
common among idiots and that it is
quite natural that we'll balanced per-
sons should use one limb more than
the other.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Mind In Animals,

Evidence Of a mind in all animals,
wen the lowest. is found by F. W.
Headley. The amoeba exercises the
power Of choice when 1t eats, and the
treelike colony of one celled infusori-
ans called zoothamnium after a time
ceases to be agitated by jars repeated
at Intervals, showing that it must re-
member that a jar is harmless.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Very Strange, Indeed.

"Spellin' Is awful funny, amt it,"
said little Tommy. snow, horse
spells horse
Eyes, that's right" said his mother.
"An' If you put another s. on to it
It makes it a whole lot O. horses."-
Dies Moines Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Aces Of Wisdom.

II believe It's a fact that a man must
get to be at least thirty before he really
knows anything"
"Yes, and he must be at least forty
before he learns to quit telling what he
Observation-Disclosures Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Brakes For Field Guns,

German field guns. but not field mo.
tors, are in future to be fitted with
hydro pneumatic brakes. Carriages. as
well as guns. are to be provided with
shields consisting Of four plates-one
vertical and the others hinged to it at
top and sides-the whole to be let
down for travelling.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
The Object.

Il suppose" said the old time friend,
you retired from business so that you
could enjoy a restY"
THAT'S what l thought" answered
Mr.. Cumrox, but mother and the girls
have explained to me that 1t was In or
der to give MI time to help in their
social activities. "-Washington Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Cannot a Copper.

The story that Sir William Ramsay
has discovered Il means Of making cop
per a%rtifcially is officially denied. He
has only said that there is a remote
possibility Of making copper synthetic
ally.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Stupid.

"What a tiresome convention!"
"Why?"
"They talked Of nothing but the
weather."
"Who were they?"
"Meteorologists. Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Will Power.

NJ wish they wouldn't leave reading
Wills until after the funeral"
"How so?"
Zone would know SO much better
what flowc., to send."-Lippincott's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

pie strike days there was Y
any talk of violence at meetings OF the
union except by a visiting member who
proved to be a detective in the employ
or the Mine Owners association. The
noor leaders themselves always coun.
oeled peace.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
RED MAN ON DIAMOND.

Charley Bender, the Wonderful Indian
Pitcher Of Philadelphia Athletics.
Charley Render, the Indian pitcher
Of the Philadelphia Athletics, is a
typical representative Of his race. He
is 1.-THE and Of powerful build. though
not stocky. He Is a graduate Of the
Carlisle Indian school and gained con-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

Grin Of Smith, Eogg & Gardner. he cor.
tinued prominently identified with the
dry goods trade of New York and Bos-
ton and accumulated a large fortune,
with which he retired from mercantile
pursuits in 1887.
His subsequent activities have chief
" concerned movements for the gener-
al Eccd.
The late Dwight l.. Moody held a
high place in the esteem and affection
of millions of people, and for his sake
as well as for her own Mr.. Moody's
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
BOLT IN POSITION.

dercut, as shown. A lump Of clay is
then pressed against the wall in such
manner that the bolt will be held in
the hole in the proper position. An
opening or gate is made to the cavity,
which is then poured full Of melted
lead or sulphur.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

she has not lost the graces of her sex,
IL devoted to her family and knows
how to attire herself in becoming
gowns. She Is a daughter Of the noted
astronomer, Professor Simon New
comb, and her husband Is the eminent
ethnologist, Professor w j MCGEE.
She was born in Washington in 1864
and studied ut Newman college, Cam
bridge, England; University Of Geneva,
Columbia university and Johns Hop
kins University hospital. She served as
hospital nurse and practiced medicine,
and when the Spanish war broke out
she was put in charge Of the army
nurse corps, consisting Of about 1000
nurses. In this position she held the
rank of acting assistant surgeon and
was the first woman to he sworn In as
an officer Of the United States army.
When war was declared between ia
pan and Russia she went to the orient
under the auspices Of the Red Cross
and was appointed by the Japanese
minister of war, Kangofu Kantoku, or
supervisor OF nurses. When she and
her corps Of nurses reached Japan they
were received like %princesses and
greeted with enthusiastic "banzais" by
the thousands Of Japanese who lined
the streets through which they were
escorted.
Charles Stewart Smith, the New York
business man who Is one Of the back
- 80 AkD --- 49, ~
York to Newark. n. j.. was n member
OF the New York rapid transit commits
sion which went out Of existence on
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
No Chicken.

Patience-I saw her in bathing. and
It II a fact that she has web feet.
Patrice-There! l always said she
was no chicken!-Yonkers Statesman.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
PROVIDING For the Season

Providing For the Season.
"Dear, let us take a little cottage in
the country this summer"
IAN right, darling, but be sure and
insist on a furnace in good order
Baltimore American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Very Particular.

what kind of woman is she?"
"She's very particular IS to details.
She wouldn't want a mansion in the
skies unless she could select the style
Of architecture. Houston Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

siderable repute as a football player
while Mt this institution. Bender rose
to fame two years ago when he twirled
the Philadelphia Athletics to victory
In the second game Of the worlds
series against the New York Nationals.
He was the first Indian to play in this
kind Of a series. Is n wonderful pitcher
and fools the strongest batsman.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

the passage of the
utilities act and has
studied the subject
Of transit for many
years. He was for
seven years presi-
dent Of the New
York chamber Of
commerce. declined
In 1894 to have his
name considered for
the mayoralty and
In 1897 was chair
man of the Citizens
u MON executive
committee in the
Seth Low campaign.
lie has been identi-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

To Fasten q Bolt to . Brick Wall.
When an expansion bolt is not avail
able, an ordinary bolt applied in the
manner here illustrated will prove
equally as good. If not better. A hole
is made in the wall and roughly un-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Short Stories
About People.
nOBERT HIGH.

whose latest book,
THE Call Of the
Blood" is much
talked about, has
for a man of forty
made a long record
as a writer. Sew
eral of his stories
have made un-
usual hits, among
thn,n =, oA1f<{n~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Such friendliness!

Mabel-Guess what Jack has prom
bed to bring ME tonight to wear on the
third finger Of my left hand.
stella-Oh. thimble. I suppose.-De.
eroit Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

A Mean l~nfereneo.
rs your dog blinop
"What's the matter? Did he Try to
bite you ?"-Bohemiap.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

The Professor-Yes, hello, is this
Jones lamp store? No, l can't tell you
the size of the shade. but here's the
lamp.-Harper's Weekly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
HOT WEATHER AHEAD.
How to Keep The Kitchen Cool mad
Comfortable in Mid Summer.

j
Many housewife Il wondering how
she will pass through the coming sum-
mer months with the stove she we'll
knows win make the kitchen unbear.
ably hot-to say nothing Of the dirt,
dust and ashes that win add to the dis,
comfort.
There ii a way out of it ALA way
that not only lessons the work and
keeps the kitchen cool. but that also
reduces fuel expense. This convenience
comfort and economy ii all effected by
the New Perfection Wick Blue Flame
Oil Cook.StoYe an oil stove SO superior
to other makes that it III fast replacing
the coal and wood range, the old-fash.
Toned oil stove, and in many cases the
gas stove
Anyone who has had to wait ten ST
fifteen minutes for the fire to get started
will appreciate the New Perfeetiuns
which gives strong working fame at
moment Of lighting.
Then the comfort Of it. While the
fame Of the New Perfection Is intense
" hot, yet the heat is not thrown Off
into the kitchen because II IL concen-
trated BY blue -enampled chimneys.
The New Perfection Wick Blue Flame
OIL Cook Stove and the Rayo Lamp are
two real essentials to home comfort
Their easy operation, absolute safety
and handsome appearance commend
them wherever stoves and lamps are
used.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
Cloth to stop Bullets.

"a new protective principle for SOL
diers has been discovered by an Italian,
Signor Renedettin says The Technical
World Magazine for May Expert
mentation shows that great resistance
II offered BY substances that have air
within their cells. The principle may
be illustrated in this manner, fire I'M
der precisely the same conditions in
both cases. 4 bullet 1T each Of two cal
endars, one Of which consists Of thick
sheets Of paper the other thinner
sheets The bali will penetrate farther
into the calendar Of heavier material
The difference ii due to the elasticity
Of the layer of air that Il imprisoned
between the successive sheets The
thinner the cushion Of air, the more elias
Tic it Il, and the more sharply ii reacts.
"Benedetti, adopting this principle,
has constructed a cuirass of q kind Of
felt 1t Il not rough, however, like or
binary felt The special features Of
this new device for stopping bullets the
inventor has not as yet disclosed in any
detaiI.~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
A Change Of Voice.

She was telephone girl and he
Was practical man Of affairs;
He asked hen for Central one, siA, seven,
three,
And she answered bis call, and, for
getting his cares
And forgetting all else but her silyery
tones
iie swore he would claim her some day
as his own;
And daily she gave him new cause to
rejoice
When he called her up merely to hear
her sweet voice.
He waited one night, did this man Of nj.
She knew chat be did, he had told her
he would
And she happily blushed when she trip
ped down the stairs,
And each to the other looked awfully
good
And. caring but little what others might
Tie greeted her gladly and iourneyed her
way;
He threw out some hints as to what be
was worth
And her feet seem to cease to connect
with the earth.
IT'S needless 10 mention how night after
night
He met the fair maid when Vie left
the exchange,
How daily her voice gave him further
delight
As its musical accents were heard at
long range;
The vow that he made when he FIRST
heard her voice
He kept becoming the man Of her
choice;
She went 70 preside in the mansion he
bought,
And the friends she had won at the
switehboard forget
She was a telephone gin and he
Was a prominent man OF affairs,
But the sound d the voice thar had filled
him with gIec,
Got raspy, ere long and IN need Of re-
pairs,
He listened in patience as long as he
could,
And il ended A. doubtless you've guessed
that Il would,
And the moralf moral be in it Is
plain;
Never spoil sweet voice By too much
of a strain.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
ABOUT THE STATE.
Items 81 Interest Cleaned Fror Our
Exchanges.

Items Of Interest Cleaned From Our
Exchanges.
Plans for the Springfield Savings bank
are being drawn By George q.
Adams Of Lawrence, Mass.
1t is understood that 4 condensed milk
concern which recently purchased i site
for q factory ii Waterbury viii begin
operations at once.
II. WI Denison, native 81 Vermont
in the Japanese foreign service, has been
appointed to represent Japan At The
Hague peace conference.
Rear Admiral Wells Latin Field, III 8.
M. and family Of Washington will ar
riye in Bennington about the first Of
next month for the summer
a brick, fireproof garage is to be built
i'll Springfield BY the Brown Hotel Cos
Of that village. Ii will be 34x26 feet
with pit, wash stand and cement floor.
+. i. Daley, tree warden at White
River Junction, has had AN uring citi-
zen there fined Si and costs for nail
ing signs on trees in the public high
Ways contrary ~ law.
a. 1. Bragg, the ST. Johnsbury con
tractor. has started on the cellar for the
new $4,000 school house at Barton. II
Is expected TINT the building will be
completed this year.
Mrs. Robert n Lincoln and her daugh-
ter. Mrs. J. d. Beekwith, ana family u
Chicago, have arrived at their summer
home, "Iiildenef in Manchester. after
passing the winter ID the south.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
FOR SALE.

The several heirs ID the Eastman block, In
order TO settle the estate, have decided 20 sell
the block and have placed II with me Tor sale,
The size Of the hnilaing IL "A ~ 50 feet, three
stories high. Two large stores on the brst floor
with good cellars. Above are Offices and feHe-
ments. II II thoroughly built block thrickl
hardwood and with modern improvements. IL
is assessed for $4,000, insured for 50, 600 and
rents for $1,000 VIII net about eight per cent
on the investment. Inquire at Tie Il y. Cate
Real Estate Agency Rooms II and Il, Bolster
Block. Barre vi es2ti
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23

A brick, fireproof garage is to be built
in Springfield BY the Brown Hotel Co.,
81 that village. 1t will be 34x26 feet
with pit, wash stand and cement floor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23

TO RENT Desirable tenements on West
Patterson street, having hot and cold water.
Laundry tubs. Furnace and electric lights.
Enquire N ID. Phelps CO., 1855 North Main
street. 303tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
FOR SALE IN THE i. b. CATE REAL ESTATE
A1.ENltY RlI ArtsR RIncK RARRI. Nlr

Six-rooIn cottage on the French estate, with
all modern improvements Corner lot, Most
new house. Price for quick sale, $1,000. 24tf
sevea-room cottage on Beacon street, Bath,
laundry, electric lights. furnace. city wafer,
connected With the sewer All finished in the
best OF material. Large lot aiiording good
garden Some fruit trees. This place h ia the
Part cash. 24tf
Six-foOm cottage and barn Large Jot $
rods by s rods. Located on Fast street. exten-
sion. Nearly new house. We can sell this
place for Just 81 $50 90, no more and no less.
$500 cash. Balance can remain on mortgage.
Do you ntit2 speak quick, for tits going. 24H
A modern six-room house. Been built two
years. Every Improvements. Yefy convenient
IL arranged and nicely hnisfed Built by the
owner himself fer his hOhG. Large lot, well
located Rest az nelghuors. Price IS 100 and
taxes for the coming year. small payment
down. 24tf
Involvement house and barn on Highland
avenue. near Washington street Large iet
affording garden. very desirable place, and
IT you will investigate this yen viii agree With
ME that II Is very cheap place az s2se09V0 2Att
Come III aud see what we have for farms
Remember We deal in all kinds OF real estate
Tell Us your wants aud we viii thy aud supply
them. Onice open evenings except Thurs
days. 4tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
SfOO-R REWARD Sf0O.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is 1t least one dreaded disease
that science haa been able TO cure In all its
stages. and that IL Catarrh, Halls Catarrh
cure Is the only positive cure now known 70 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being conetitn-
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying tue
foundation Of the disease. and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing IT'S work The
powers that they offer one Hundred Dollars fol
any ease that II fails to cure. Send for list Of
testimonials.
Address II. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 55c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
Bitten By ! Spider.

Through blood poisoning caused by q
spider bite, John Washington 81 Bosque.
willie, Tex, would have lost his leg, which
became mass IF running sores, had lie
not been persuaded to try Bucklen's
Arnica Saiyes lie writes. The first
application relieved and four boxes healed
an the sores Heals every sore. soc at
Red Cross pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
1877 40 InsEpH cnII.INs.

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court Tor the District "
Washington commissioners TO receive. exam
iBe aud adjust all claims and demands Of all
late ~ the Cits of Barre, Ia said District,
deceased. and all claims exhibited IN offset
thereto hereby give notice that We viii meet foT
the purpose aforesaid at the store Of Moore &
owens 10 the City OF Barre in said Dis
trict on the 10Th day Of April 1867 and 18th day
Of August next from one O'Clock ~ NJ. uu-
III four o'clock F. NJ each Of said days,
and that six months from the e5th day of March,
AL ID, 1907. Is the time limited BY said
Court for said creditors % present their claims
"a Us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Barre Vt, this LIST day OF April,
JAMES 4. HIGGINS, 4 Commits
a. &. MOORE. siOners.
Tues Apr 9.l6-2a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
AN OLD TIME SUGAR SEASON.
Opinion Of Victor I. Spear Of Vermont
Maple Sugar Makers Market.

Victor i Spear manager Of the Yer.
mont Maple Sugar Makers Market at
Randolph says that reports indicate the
best season for Ten years 81 more, both
in quality and quantity Of the crop,
The amount made to the tree varies
considerably in different localities, run-
ming from one and half TO three pounds.
For the state ne thinks, the average %
the tree Il not far from two pounds,
but perhaps little over. The crop Of
the present season is not far from an
average before the advent Of the forest
worm injured 80 many Of he naples.
Nearly an 81 the syrup made IN the
state has been sold al good prices RIM
ming from 50 to 90 cents gallon, to
the produces without packages.
The tub sugar Of the state has not
yet been sold to any great extent, but
the conditions Justify fair price for
what there Is Of this product.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
QUALITY WHITE WYANOOTTES.

al iho Poultry show recently heldin this
CITY / entered eight birds and won as foii0ws
isb cock tst, 2nd and Ath hen, 8fdand 4th cooig=
ribbons on color, sptatt's patent rold Raccial
for bes hen Ia show aud 5000 silver 0lp fpt
test display eggs are testing d per cent fer
tile, Ergs FOR hatChing, delivered, tlg0 aud
III 90 pef settling, y. y. MIICMEl4L. Eagfe,
VT Gel. sil-22, &. \. y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
WANTED.
EGGS FOR MATCHING.

EGGS FOR HATCHIN --severai years
careful breeding OF beEt specimens has placed
rhey are as white as can be found and UP u
standard woight This was not the first zine
for my stock 70 win at the Barre shows IN tha
lands Of my customers, Eggs for Matching
etOO per 70. Robert II. Jones, Allen street. on
Prospect street, Barre, W. 30t12t
LAYING HENS FOR sALE--50 Rose Comb
Rhode Island Beds AZ st.00 each. Inquire Of
H. NJ. Lyon, 2i7tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
80 LOST THEIR LIVES I'm
THE WRECK I'm THE NEvA
Divers Recover Several Rest
Swept Into the Gulf.

St Petersburg, April 23--lt was def
nitely established yesterday that thirty
nine persons lost their lives through the
laundering Of the ferry steamer Arehang.
lesk while crossing the Neya Saturday
night. Divers yesterday morning recoy,
cred several bodies, but the majority
were borne by the current into The Gull
0f Finland
The old ferryboats haze been replaced
by larger vessels and the owner Of the
hue viii be prosecuted on the charge q
gross negligence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
10 CURE ANY DISEASE.
The Cause Must be Removed, Same
way with Dnndrug.

tb&3 NAAM HAANAAAAs
XIII the germ that causes dandruffi
falling hair and badness. you will have
no more dandrufr. and your hair must
grow luxuriantly Newbroa IIerpicide
not only contains the dandruff germ
destroyer. but 1t Is also q most delights
guI hair dressing for regular toilet uae.
No other hair preparation IS on this
scIentifc basis OF destroying the dandruff
germs. It stops all irritation. keeps til
scalp sweet, pure and wholesome, Re-
member that something claimed to be
lust as good, viii not 40 the work Of
genuine Herpicide. Sold by Ieadlne
druggists. Send 1oc. In stamps for sam
sle to The TTerpicide Co., Detroit, Mich
Two sizes--5O cents and 800.
r.. A. Drown, Special Agent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
Mad or BAD.

4 Michigan man announces that he'll
never have his hair cut again until
Hartman restores the money he got out
of the Alton deal This man is either
crazy OF completely bald, Denver Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
whv Thev Arc Sour.

Father" said the boy why II is
that comic editors are always 50 souri,"
Because said the pater with nary a
smile, they are constantly being handed
lemon. Judge
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
nlssoLuIIQs Of CoPlRTAERgaIP.

The copaFtnership heretofore existing be-
tween James Cummings and James Lawson, as
Cummings s. Lawson, 10 this day dissolved BY
mutual consent. The business viii be centin.
ued By James lawson.
JAMES CUMMINGS,
JAMES LAWSON.
Websteryille, April ~, 1907
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23

Has--Doligered promptly IN bulk.
Farm--lO0 acre farm fir5t-class buildings.
Will cut 100 tons OF hay.
Lots--i0o acres IN lots'of or 10 acres, tosait
customers.
paAture--i00 acres pasture land without
buildings told Mann farml.
Apply 10 George Cassie. East street. OF Ferry
Real Estate Agency. $1
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-23
All Three Had Grippe.
Tlaminghan, Ne
IlamlnBhaEns n
The Anti-Itis Co.,
Danvers, Mass.

Danvers, Mass.
Gentlemen;
] wish to inform you in regard to what Anti
It's has done for me. Ny children were all
(three) down with the Grippe in very bad con.
dition, and we covered their throat and chests
well with Anti-Itis, following directions, and
we found that in less than two hours that there
was change for the better, and VIC have used
it for Group with the same results. No family
with children ought to be without AutiItis in
the house at all times, as ii saves time, labor
and money.
It'll the best Anti.inaammation remedy we
have ever used, Easy to put on, easy to take
off. Does its work quickly.
y Very truly yours,
II, N. ATWOOD.