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The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

Pittsburgh has mustered up twenty
eight honest men and New York goes
her an even dozen better by flashing
up forty untainted citizens Now,
Chicago.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

Zion City now has two prophets,
and there is yet sufficient room under
Dowie's mantle for two or three more.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

An English professor declares that
muscle is worth more than brain, and
when we compare the earnings of
pugilists with that of college profess
ors we are inclined to agree with him.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

Secretary Taft went down in a
bucket to the bottom of test we'll at
the Gatun dam. The dispatches de-
scribe it bucket. but it was per-
haps hogshead.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey are to
move from the house that was pre-
sented to him by admirers because
Mrs. Dewey desires to live nearer her
mother. There will be wicked para
graphers addicted to the mother-in-
law joke habit who will declare the
change much against the admiral's
will
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

ing to build ~. 600. 900 mansion in
New York. He makes the announce
nent from the ruins of the glass house
from which he recently did some
stone throwing.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

The skeleton of big fish 5000. 900
years old has been found in layer of
rock chalk in Kansas. Further ex-
ploration might bring to light the os-
secus structure of the antedaluvian
angler from whom it get away.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

80, had the wigs of bird she
sung,
I'D soar to far distant lands,
And the agony from the pinao she
wrung
Seemed cursing her hammering hands.
II d fly from the earth and its cling
ing care,
And the neighbors with one accord
Offered up this earnest. imploripg
prayer
Please fit her with wings, good
lordl''
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

Duty was paid the other day on
%. PAS cases of fireworks frcm China;
some to be used by patriotic Ameri-
cans in celebrating our independence
day, and some for soaring the devils
from the Chinese towns back on to
their reservations.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

That scratching noise you hear
borne westward on the breezes comes
from Hartman who is clutching at
the edges of the hole in vain attempts
to phil it in after him.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

An Arizona chemist is extracting
an excellent medicine from snake
weed. The plant has heretofore been
used only for giving writhing tone to
the native booze.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

Boston is to hold horse show from
which horses with docked tails are to
be barred. No restrictions on women
with docked gowns.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

An exchange says Rockefeller pos
sesses the faith that takes in the
whole world We believe it; at
least, the oil producing portions of it.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

He said he was full of the sonnets
Which heart fred by love ever
croons,
And the tired maiden said, with
toss of the head,
She had always imagined twas
-prunes.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

The strike of brewers at st. Louis
caused no observable decrease in the
number of schooners that crossed the
bar daily and were unloaded at that
port of entry.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

"Why do men wear suspenders p
asks a magazine writer. 1t is gen
elally believed they do 80 to hold
their trousers true to their allegiance
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

MIR. Briggs. the new senator from
New Jersey, Is said to be an expert
with the padded mitts. When he
calls at the White House it may never
be known whether matters of state
are to be discussed with the president
or friendly set to pulled off in the
stable lot.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-20

The first bombshell was made in
Holland in l495. The last one was
thrown by Theodore Roosevelt in
1907, and it lit in the Hartman camp
with disastrous effect.
Where do ] stand p asked Mr.
Hartman in one of his letters. To a
disinterested observer it looks like he
was standing just now between the
devil and the deep sea.
The elasticity of the neck Of the
male biped is to be put to the extrem-
est test. Fashion DEGREES that the
open work at both feminine extremes
is to be yet opener this summer.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22

a couple OF dlrty.faced Kids stopped
In front OF the stand OF a yender who
sells unique toys and began looking
his wares over.
Want somethlng?" asked the man
How much Is yer rubber ballsf
asked ono boy.
Five cents" he said. The boys were
silent.
Maybe you'd like to have this
auto2" said the yender, showing anoIh'
or toy IT'S 10 cents"
To this the boys did not reply, How
about the walking elephant" asked
the man. "Ill let you have II for %
cents"
The boys aid nothing and the mer
chant showed them half a dozen Other
toys, quoting prices on them. Finally
he grew impatient.
How much money have you go,f
he asked.
I'VE amt got no money" came
from one hoy.
We'll, then, cit out" growled me
toy vender. And the boys got
Kansas City Times. .
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22

mischief than ever. and entirely utiup'
duod by the presence Of the invade !"
their gates.
Russ or Turk Courtlander or frAn
CONAN jew prUsclyto or dwelld IN
NesupOtlmiu. AN is one TO as. 50 DO
they are men, We will tie them a1ul
our LITTLE fingers
why" cried Martha. whence 'hiS
grand to.lct2 We knew not the you
had friends in the city And yet ihey
tell me YOU have been In Courtano
before Sir Borls7"
"Marthc.' cried Anna Pappenhelm'
with vast pfotonce of indignetph
what has gotten into you. girl2 Cah
you have forgotten that martial OF
rlagc. those limbs incomparably MI
that readiness OF retort and denoito
sparkle Of wendlsh wit which 50, All
the table In roar. and yet nuer
bring the blush to maidon's cheek 7
For shame. Marthe'"
"Ha' ha'" laughed Jorian suddetJ,
short and sharp, as II string hd
been pulled somewhere.
"Ho' ho'" thus more sonorouily
Boris.
Anna Pappenhelm caught her stfts
In her hand. and spun round on Ter
heel on protense Of looking behnd
her.
Sister. what was that7' she cried
looking beneath the settles and up DC
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22

moved FOB smile 100 spite OF the sober
ness 0i the circumstances
What ucws bring you. good en-.
yogs7'
We have BROUGHT the most part of
the Palace Guard with us-hvc hun.
dred good lancos and AN hungry bel.
lied Tor victuals and all monstruusly
thirsty In their throats Besides
which, Prince Hugo raises plassenburg
and the Mark, and In ten days he
will be on the march for Courtland"
God send him speed I fear me In
ten days Il will be over indeed" said
Joan
what does the Muscoyite press
you so hard?"
He has thousands to our hundreds.
10 that he can hem US In on every
side"
Never fear" cried Boris confident.
~. Eve will hold him In check for you
till our good Hugo comes to take him
on the flank"
Then Joan babe the gates be opened
aud the horscmen OF plassonburr.
strong men on great horses. tramplcd
In.
Then. without resting, she went to
the wool market. which had been
turned into q soldiers hospital. Here
she found Theresa Won 1.ynar. golur
from bed to bed smoothing pillows
amounting wounded limbs. and assist
Ing the surgeons In the care OF those
who had been brought back from the
fatal batilcnolds cf tho ALA
Theresa Won Lynar rose 10 meet Joan
as she entered Silently the young
girl beckonod her TO follow. and they
went out between long lines Of pallets
Remember, when all Is over shall
keep my VOW" Joan began. as they
paused
And I also will keep mlnc'" re
spondod Theresa briefly.
Il am Duchess and city Governor
only till the invader ~ driven out
Joan continued Then Isle Rugcn I,
TO be mine. and your son shall VII In
the seat Of Henry the Llon'"
And what Of Prince Conrad?" asked
| Theresa quietly.
Joan was silent Tor a space then Nh,
answered with her eyes on the ground
Prince Conrad shall rule this lnnt
as Is his duty Cardinal. Archbishop
Prince; there shall bc none To den,
him so soon as the power uf the Mus
covlto Is broken. lie will be- in ul
alliance with Ilohonstoin lie vii
form a blood bond with Plusscnhurr
And when he dies, an that a. hh
shall belong to the children Of Duk,
Maurice and his wife Margaret
shall never marry"
God forbid" said Theresa. looklnl
az her, that such n woman as yol
should die without llvlng,"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22
NY lords, have you BACKED your qe'
iashes YETI"

wide throat Of the chimney No
thought a dog barked."
"Or a gray goose cacklod!"
cor a donkey sanr''
Ladies'" said Joriun, who. being
vastly diFcomposod. must pcrfoco
Try 10 speak with an ancctatlon o. be-
Ing at his ease, you are pleased TO DO
witty"
Heaven mend our wit on your juig'
mont"
And We are right glad to be your
butts. Yet have we been accounted
fellows OF some humor In our ovn
country and among mon--"
why, then. did You not stay there
inquired Marthe polntedly.
1T was not Boris ana who cous,
not stay without retorted JorlAn.
somewhat nottled, noddlng towards the
door OF the guard room.
Wen saldi" cried frank Anna He
had you there. Marthe. Prlcked In
the whlto' Faith. sir Jorian plnked
ms both, for indeed II was We who In.
truiod into the gontlemcn's dressing
room. our excuse is that we are tire.
women. and would fain practise our
ONCE when and where we can. Our
Princess hath been welded. and needs
US but once a week Noble wendlsh
gentlemen. will not you engage u.s."
Ito be continuedD
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22

When President Roosevelt waited
the Maine state fair In Bangor, .hte
years ago, people came from an The
surrounding towns 10 get a pli~pse
Of and shake hands with him, was
standing IN a small crowd just before
the President arrived on tn fair
grounds, Behind mo was G large
woman IN very conspicuous dress,
and evidently from the country $40
was standing with her mouth wide
open, waiting whom som, one oTlod
out. There he comesl" enc made a
rush by me that nearly knocked mo
over, but, when she got o glimpse Of
him, exclaimed, Good lapdl lie looks
just like any other man." and appeared
greatly disappointed.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22

And what Of Prince conrad7"
cried the mmlstnkable voice OF long
Boris
with the Princess Joan Of llohen-
stein. Governor Of the city Of Court
land" said Joan firmly
Come on, Boris; those CORTLAND
kuaves will not shoot us now. That
is the voice Of Joan OF the Sword
Hand. There can be no treachory
where she &c."
"Ho. below therel" cried Joan.
shine a light on them from the upper
sally port
The lantern flashed out and there,
Immediately below her Joan bohold
Boris and Jorlan saluiing as OF old,
with the simultaneous gesture which
had grown so familiar 10 her during
the DAYS NJ lsl" Rugon She was
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22

Gouldshoro, Lackalann county,
Pa, which was named COR the late Jay
Gould, who was the ounder Of the
town, he having operated a tannory At
that place before he became either
rich or famous, Is a deserted village
According to the ropor Of School SUI
perlntendont Taylor Of lackawanna
county It's public school has dwlndled
to a paltry attendance Of fifteen pu'
pills and It's tannrrlos rnd sawmllls
have cn.ircly tlBa9acnred
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22
GALVESTON BILLS
S. b. 81 10 40. and 13.

House Din No. 2S6 pa8sod The hOu8o
without opposition This measure pro
yides for the protection OF the indi'
yldual rights OF every individual All
persons. says the bin may accept en-
lloyment from Whomsoeyer they
please and at whatsoever compensa
ton IL satisfactory 90 themselves.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1907-03-22
CHAPTER XXX.


inc Woolna ot BORIS and Jortan.
"Jorlan,' said Boris. adjusting his
soft under.lerkon before putting ON his
body armor. thou art the greatest
fool In tho worldi"
Hold hard, Boris, answered Jorlan.
Honor 10 whom honor-thuu art
greater by foot than T."
Well" said the long man. "let us
not quarrel about the breadth OF
Anger nail, Al any rate. We are the
greatest fools In the world"
There are others" said Jorian, Jerk.
ing his thumb over his shoulder In
the direction OF the womcn's apart.
monts.
"A plague on an women" growlcd
the little fat man, his rubicund and
shining face lined with unaccustomed
discomfort "a plague on all women.
| say What can this Theresa won
lynar want In the Muscoylte camp.
that we must promise TO convey her
safe through the Notifications, and
then put her into Prince wasp's
hands7"
Think you that for some hatred OF
our Joan-you remember that night at
Isle Rugen-or some purpose OF her
own (she loves not the Princess Mar.
garet ether, this Theresa would be.
tray the city TO the onemy?"
"Tush!" Jorlan had lost his temper
and answered Grossly In that case.
would she have called us In? II were
easy enough to find some traitor
among these Courtlanders, who. 10
obtain the favor Of Prince Louis. would
help to bring the Muscovitc in"
We'll" sighed his companion. "'tis
well enough said my excellent Jorlan.
but all this does not advance MS an
inch, We have promised, and at eleven
o the clock We must 20. What hin,
ders, though, that we have a bottle OF
Rhonlsh now"
Thus IN the hall Of the men,at.arms
IN the Castle Of CORTLAND spoke the
two captains Of Plasscnburg An the
time they were busy with their attir.
ing, Boris In especial making great
play with a tortoiseshell comb among
his tangled locks, Somewhat more
spruce was the arraying Of our twin
comrndes.inarms than We have seen
a. Perhaps @ was the thought Of the
dangerous escort duty upon which they
had promised TO venture forth that
night, perhaps
MAY We come in?" cried an arch
voice from the doorway "Ah, we have
caught you There-we knew ltl SO
said / to my sister not an hour arone
Women may be vain as poacocks. but
for prinklng, dandifylng vanity, com.
mend me 10 pair Of foreign war cap
tains. My lords, have you blacked
your eyelashes yet, touched your eye
broWs, scented and waXed those beau.
tlul mustachos? Sister can you lool,
and liye?"
And 10 the two soldiers, standing
stin al at attention, with their combs
IN their hands. enter 'he sisters Anna
and Martha pnrroUhelm more full OF
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-21
SUCCEEDS HEINzE AS
BANK PRESIDENT
Seth H. Milliken Was Yesterday Elect
ed BY Directors Of The Mercantile
National Bank Of New York.

New York, Oct 2f.-At special
meeting OF the board Of directors Of
the Mercantile National bank Satarr.
day afternoon Seth n. Milliken waa
elected president OF the hank to aucceed
" Augustus Heinxe, resigned At the
same time William Skinner AMI Gerish
II. Milliken were elected additional vice.
presidents. Gerish Il. Millikea being
added % the board Of directors.
The clearing house committee met
with the directors Of the bank and tae
two boards were in session about fur
hours.
Later Vim. Sherer, manager Of the
Clearing House association, on behalf
of the association made the following
abatement.
"a committee of the clearing house
has examined the several banks Of
the association that have been under
criticism and find them solvent. The
clearing house committee mas decided
to render them such assistance to meet
their deposits as the committee may
think necessary.
Neither the members OF the board
Of the Mercantile National nor the
clearing house committee would add
to these announcements. But the state
ment of Mr. Sherer is taken to mean
that the clearing house committee is
entirely satisfied with the reorganiza-
tion Of the Mercantile national and viii
see that that bank is enabled to meet
any crisis that the published stories
about It's condition, following the col
lapse OF the Heinze corner in Unitel
Copper, may force it to face.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-21
MAN AND WOMAN
HURLED FROM TEAM
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Braman Were
Driving on Washington Street When
Their Horse Became Frightened
by car-Injuries Not Serious.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Braman OF
Washington had most fortunate escape
from serious injury Saturday afternoon,
when their team became frightened al
an electric car At the end Of the car
tracks on Washington street and ran
away. They had started from the city
for their home, and as they were driving
past the car, which had been standing at
the end Of the track while the trolley
was being turned. the car started and
the horse bolted for the sidewalk. The
wagon struck an electric light pole,
throwing out both of the occupants.
Mrs. Braman was thrown against the
pole and stunned. She was carried into
the home Of Harry c. Patterson by peo-
pie who witnessed the accident, and it
was at first thought that she had been
seriously hurt, but she soon revived and
it was found that no bones bad been
broken. Mr.. Braman was bruised about
his head and shoulders.
The horse ran on towards East Barre
until II was stopped by stone team
and brought back. Borrowing another
wagon from Mr.. Patterson, they were
able to continue their journey home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-21
VERM0NlERS GO TO
DISCUSS TRUSTS
Frank G. Hoviand Of Barre and James
N. Boutwell, of Montpelier, With
Others. Left Last Night for
National Convention.

The delegation chosen by Governor
Proctor 10 represent Vermont 81 the con.
ference on combinations and trusts
which is being held IN Chicago this week
left last night for that city. Frank G.
Howland Of this city is chairman Of the
delegation and was joined at Montpelier
By james NJ. Boutwell,, another delegate
aud by Others az Montpelier Junction
The complete delegation from Vermont,
some Of whom. however. could not 60
were r. g. Rowland Of Barre, George II.
Bickford Of Hardwick, F. II. shepardson
Of Richmond J. 2. Buxton Of Middle
town Springs, Perley F. Hazen OF st.
Johnsbury, James NJ. Boutwell, Of Mont
pelier. W, Fl. H. Slack Of Springfield,
and John B. Preekett of Bradford.
The conference, which is held under
the auspices OF the National Civic Fede-
ration will commence its sessions to-
morrow morning and continue through
Friday, October rs. just before leaving,
Chairman Rowland received telegram
inviting the Vermont delegation to at
tend a special meeting Of the New Eng
land delegations TO discuss matters Of
particular interest TO this section Of the
country.
There will be several hundred delegates
in attendance, nearly oil the states,
many industries and labor unions being
represented. Among the notable people
wiR win be there are Herbert Knox
Smith, commissioner Of corporations. E..
C. Clark of the Interstate Commerce
commission, f. B. Kellogg, special as.
sistant attorney general for the United
States, Seth Low Of New York and Com
gressman Richmond Pearson Hobson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-21
SURROUNDED BY PARTY
OF NEAR RELATIVES
License Commissioner adm Mra H. M.
Houston on Saturday Afternoon
Observed Their Twentieth
Wedding Anniversary.

The twentieth anniversary Of the wed.
ding Of Mr. and Mrs. II. NJ Houston was
celebrated Saturday afternoon at taeir
home. 50 Maple avenue, BY gathering
Of All Of the brothers and sisters with
IN all in the party. The guests arrived
in time TO partake OF bountiful dinner,
and all did justice to the tempting array
OF viands provided By the hostess. Gifts
of linen. china ard silverware were
brought. and each brother and sister re-
ceiyed : souvenir Of the occasion from
the host hostess as they departed for
their homes, after wishing the happy
couple many more years Of happiness
and prosperity. Mrs. Houston also re-
ceiyed a beautiful couch from her hus-
band.
Those present with their families were
the three brothers and two sisters Of
Mrs. Houston, William, Charles and
Albert Holton Of Northfeld, Mrs. George
Montague and Miss Clara Holton Of
Montpelier. Mr.. Houston's brother, +.
r. Houston OF Northfeld and his sister,
Alrs. George X. Edwards Of Mortified.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houston were married
III Northheld, their native town. BIZ
the Rev. w. S. Hazen, pastor OF the Con.
gregational church. who has Just re-
Gently left Mortified after preaching
there for ~ years to 90 to Beverly,
Mass. After their marriage they came
70 Barre TO reside and have lived here
ever. since. Mr.. Houston is a well known
contractor and is the present chairman
OF the board of license commissioners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-21
BLAcKmArLERs ARRESTED.
New York Men Wanted Money or Would
Print Stories.

New York, Oct. 2l.--IIugo C. Voecks
and Frank @. Tornberg were arrested
Saturday night at tine Astor theater, on
complaint Of Raymond Hitchcock, tho
comedian, charged with blacbnaiIing.
The arrest followed the publication of
a number of stories in which an un-
named prominent comedian who IL de-
scribed as the star of successful
Broadway production" was accused Of
gross misconduct.
II il said that Voecks had recently
written number of threatening letters
to Hitchcock demanding money. and he
finally called at the theater Friday night
and demanded $1,000 for the suppress
sion Of certain stories which were dis
creditable to Hitchcock and which yo-
eclss threatened to have printed unless
he received the money,
He was asked to call again Saturday
afternoon and was given ring MS SCI
curity for the money demanded. Satur.
day afternoon he called again and was
offered 81 900 bill, but declined it,
saying that he must now have $1,000 in
small bills. Detectives were hidden in
the room at the time
Saturday night the man called again
and accepted 81 900 in bills and prom
ise to pay 81 500 more when the ring
was returned. The detectives who had
been in hiding then appeared and placed
Voecks under arrest. He said that
Tornberg. who says he Is bank clerk,
was outside with the ring. Tornberg
was arrested and the ring was found in
his possession Both men were locked
up at police headquarters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-21
VISIT ENDED
In HIS DEATH
William Green Found Dead In
His Bed
AT HIS DAUGHTERS HOME
He Came from Richmond, Where He
Was Well known, 10 the Shady
RilI District Outside
Montpelier.

Montpelier, Oct 2i.-william Green
Of Richmond came on Saturday to visit
he daughter, Mrs. perley l.. Wilbur, IN
the Shady Rill district. Yesterday morn
Ing be Was found dead in bed. having
snccumhed to an attack Of heart trouble.
IL had been Ia hts usual health for
some time, which, however. had not been
Of the best for some time lie had
been troubled with eczema and was be-
ing treated for II.
He was one OF the best known resi-
dents in Richmond. where he was en-
gagged IN farming. Prior TO going into
that business he was employed a. a
brakeman on the Central Vermont rail.
road He was 6e years Of agc. The
body was taken to Richmond today and
the funeral win be held there Welnes-
day.
Besides his wife he leaves three sons,
Patrick. Frank and Charles, all OF Rich.
nlond, and three daughters, Mrs. Robert
Fraser and Mrs Perley Wilbur, both
Of Montpelier. and Miss Grace, wao re-
sided 81 home Patrick Green came 70
Montpelier and took charge Of the fun
ernl arrangements.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-21
STABBING AFFRAY
in MONTPELIER
Syrian, Employed on the Coal Chutes
Today, Was Stabbed Near the
Heart by q Tramp.

A serious ARRAY took place IN Mont
pelier today between Syrian worlymen
employed on the coal chutes and some
tramps who came along and made trou-
Bile, One Syrian was stabbed near the
heart and was badly wounded He was
brought 70 the hospital in this city this
afternoon.
Sheriff Tracy and Officer Durkee. who
were hurriedly called, arrested one man.
tramp, who is held on the charge Of
assault. Another tramp got away, and
the officers are securing the territory
TO get him, The injured man, who Is
known as mike Il bleeding internally.
the stab wound being made with
knife, and it is thought penetrating the
lung The instrument with which the
wound was made has not been found.
When asked where 1t II, the tramp I'm
der arrest said, River; SO it Is sup
posed that he lost the weapon when
the Syrians pitched him into the river.
It is supposed that the fight started
when the tramps went TO looking over
the belongings Of the Syrians, the latter
reseuting the intrusion.