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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19

one Of the most attractive offerings of
the year. The right combination of
proper music to keep the comedy and
the dialogue and the lyrics good com
pany Is seldom seen, but in "The Toy
makers It is declared TO be Of the most
synchronous and delightful character. II
is particularly satisfactory in these days
Of the sensuous. imported drama and the
so-called problem play, to be able TO
say that "The Toymakersn is absolutely
clean from beginning to ending-a huge,
charming, uplifting entertainment OF
nearly three hours duration, certain to
please and satisfy everybody and leave n
sweet taste in the mouth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19

The noble families OF Prussian Pc
land have become so numerous as al
most to swamp the common people OF
the province. The priest OF the village
OF Konitz replied to circular issued
By the government that every one OF
the 400 families in bis congregation
was Of noble birth
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19

Green * The color most beneficial 20
the eye III dlruscd light and reds and
pipha the most harmful In strong
fttect light. however, blue and neutral
hnts are the best for the eyes and
pure white The most harmful rs is
proved By the phenomenon Of snow
blindness
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19
FORECAST or FASHION.
Holhein Embroidery Very New-~aen-
gaIinette Makes Dainty Gowns.

Holbein Embroidery Very New-~Ren-
galinette Makes Dainty Gowns.
Medallions Of fine drawn work. both
In Mexican and Armenian varieties,
are used as novelties In the trimming
Of waists. A novelty shown in the
shops is Of Holbein embroidery OF silk
worked upon a fine quality of Russian
linen.
Gauze weaves Of every variety ara
being made up into exquisite summer
gowns. A novelty is material knows
as bengalinette, new edition Of ben.
galine 1t is, as its name implies,
silky fabric.with a ribbed surface Of a
sitter character than usual. This BEN
galinette Is In evidence in all the best
shades, but 1t is especially attractive
in apple green and old pink.
Plated skirts are continuing on their
triumphant way and will surely re-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19
BLAMEs POLICE For CRIMES.
Former italian Consul at New York
Says They Are Inefficient

London Aug. l7-signor Branchi. for.
merly Italian consul at New York, writes
to the Times regarding the recent nc.
eusation of lawlessness among the Ital
ians there. He charges whatever evils
are existent against the local govern
ment, saying that during the term of his
eonsulship, which lasted for ten years
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19

Help! Help! Help!

Nothing very serious the matter-dont get excited
but your HELP is needed.
Every man, every woman and every child can HELP
This town needs your HELP
1t is good town, but every good citizen wants to
it become better town. But unless the good citizens
stand BY the towl lend hand, put shoulder to the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19
"rhe ToYMAKERs," THURSDAY EVE.
New Musical Absurdity Will Have Pres
entation in Barre Then.

"The Toymakers," called "a musical
absurdity," because brimful Of choicest
melody and clean force and roaring fun
melody and clean force and roaring fun
comes to the opera house next Thursday
evening. It is by Charles Pclton Pidpn
the author Of Quincy Adams Sawyer
which has been universally proclaimed
the greatest New England play ever
written," and will be presented here by
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19
L.ont Thronnh Iunornnoo.

A Roman urn was unearthed during
excavations at Scaiby, near Scarbor-
ough. A workman, under the impress
sion that there might he money in 1t.
gave 1t tap with bis pick with the
result that 1t was broken,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19
Liobtniro pba.oors,h.

During a thunderstorm remarkable
Incident happened at country house
in England, the lightning inprintlns
q perfect Photograph OF flower vase
on mirror before which it stood.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19

wheel or get in front
and pull, without balk-
ing, there won't be any
noticeable progress.
Towns are not Top
sizes. No town Gust
grows" It's the poo-
pie in a town and
around it who make it
grow by feeding it the
right sort Of diet.
A pig in a poke
won't get fat. Nor win
O town with It's hght
hidden under a bushel
attract attention from
outside.
Unless you throw
corn into a lean shoat
the animal never will be-
come a fat porker. 1t
ID just as necessary to
feed O town and com
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19
solaaors ana LIGHTNING.

Small articles Of steel such as scis-
Eors. cannot attract lightning out OF
its course. as commonly supposed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19

II IS by presence OF mind IN untried
emergencies that the native metal Of q
man IS tested. Lowell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19

munty with fresh material from the outside world.
isup you and each Of got out and forage for
the Speak good word for it. Write good letter
forit To you the place where you live is the most mpor
tant place in the world 1t the best place in the world
It is tho Of the world The universe revolves
around It
This being so--and you can't deny t-why not HELP
advertise the center Of the universe Why not tell your
friends and acquaintance elsewhere what they missing
BY living away from the real center9
Talk has built UP many town-every town, in fact
Talk can build up this town You can't talk too much if
you talk right.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-19

PRESIDENT FALLTEREs.
Clement Armand Fallicrcs, the
popular French president, had a
narrow escape from death recently
at the hands Of an assassin. For
tunately for France the would be
murderer took bad aim.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. O. B. Hopkins
and children left Thursday for
Sloan Springs, Ark, where
they will remain several weeks.
Our prices on groceries are as
low as the lowest and you get
good groceries everytime.-MOr-
gan & Debaillon.
Rushing Biossat leaves today
for Atlanta, Ga. to join his sister
who is visiting there. They ex-
pect TO return home In about
thirty days.
Let US fill your prescriptions,
! we use only the pureSt and best
medicines and you may be salts
fed that they will be filed cor
rectly. Lafayette Drug Store.
The many friends of Mrs. ID.
Schwartz will learn with regret
that she is dangerously i'll at the
Touro Infirmary in New Orleans.
Mr.. Ben Schmalinsky and his
mother left yesterday to be with
her.
The Falk Mercantile Co. are
prepared to take charge OF
funerals and attend to all grave
yard work. A fine rubber-tlred
hearse in stock.
Since the announcement OF
Supt. Alleman's appointment as
State Institute Conductor, he
has received numerous letters OF
congratulations from all over the
State.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Mrs. L. O. Clark returned
home last week from a three
weeks visit in Baton Rouge.
Try a sack of our high grade
family -four. makes fine biscuits.
Ramsey q Upton.
Mrs. Jim Patterson is having
a pleasant time on the coast Of
Maine, and expects to remain
abOuta month.
Phone 245 when you want
wheat bran, nutrilire, alfalfa hay,
oats or any kind of feed stuff.
p. Guidry & Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Gallery left
last week for San Antonio, Tex.
to visit relatives.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21
BrOuSsard Notes.

Some of US have gotten up early
enough to see the comet which can be
seen in the East just before day.
The residents on the street running
from Morgan Ave. to the school
house have about decided to build
side walks in front of their properties.
Walter Mala9arie returned from
New Orleans last week where nc has
just graduated in telegraphy and
shorthand.
Our town and community has a
chance now Of doing something that
all progressive communities are doing
and that is by voting in favor of the
proposed railroad tax thereby getting
"a new railroad which places us in
direct communications with Northern
markets. Let US show that we know a
good thing when we see it.
Mr.. George Gary and family Of
st. Martinville have moved into III
town. Mr.. Gary will have charge of
the oil mill books.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21
SUPT, ALLEMAN
IS PROMOTED
Appointed State Institute Con-
duCtor to Succeed Prof.
Keensy. To Begin New
Duties Sept. 1.

Supt. L. j. Alleman has been
appointed State Institute Con
ductor to succeed Prof. j. E.
Keeney who has been elected
President of the RustOn Indus
trial School.
This is a recognition Of Mr..
Alleman's splendid work in
this parish and in the various
Summer Normal Schools OF
which he has had charge. 1t is
a merited promotion and the
people of this parish, while
deeply regretting to lose him,
nevertheless are greatly pleased
at his advancement, and hope to
see him rise still higher in his
chosen profession.
Mr.. Alleman came to this
parish about seven years ago
and was one OF the first prOfeS
SIGNAL Snperintendents in the
State. He at once entered into
bis work with energy and tact
and has placed the schools of
this parish second to none in
the State.
During his incumbency of the
office special taxes have been
voted for schools, modern school
buildings have been built
in every ward. the atten.
dance has been remarkably
increased and 81 number 0!
schools consolidated by the
Inauguration OF transfers. Ir
this splendid work he has beer
supported and assisted by ar
able and progressive schOO
board, a large number of active
friends of education and a public
spirited population who deserve
a large share of credit for the
excellent results obtained dur
ing his administration of The
office.
Supt. Alleman will begin his
new duties as State Institute
| Conductor on Sept. |.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

At the close of the services in the
Episcopal church last Sunday Rev. G.
c. Kramer, the rector, announced to
his congregation that he would be alb
sent from his parish for several weeks
and, consequently. no services would
be held in the Episcopal church in
Lafayette until his return. Rev.
Kramer expects to sail for New York
next Saturday and from there will go
to Join Mrs. Kramer, who is at pres
ent visiting relatives in New Hamp-
shire.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Mrs. H. l.. like left Friday
for Chicago. whore she will be
Joined BY Miss Mabel Oliver,
miliiner for Mouton Sisters.
and together they will select a
full liue o. fall and winter milIin-
cry consisting OF the latest tailor
made and pattern hats. and nov
elites. They have secured
she exclusive agency for the
celebrated Gage and the tiske
hats. which are known over the
entire country as being the most
tasteful and stylish hats made
and expect to carry q complete
stock Of them.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21
Ginn=d the First Bali.

The DugaS Gin Co. at Scott,
J. B. Dugas manager. ginned the
first bale Of cotton in this parish
this year on last Friday. The
cotton was raised by JOS. G. LIE
Blanc GA Mr.. Arnauld Bacque's
place near that town. 1t sold
for - cents a poGnd and
brought SIS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Yesterday p. z. Bienvsnu sold The
Lafayette Democrat to j. j.. FOurnet
OF St. Martin, tie consideration being
81 800. The Advertiser extends Mr..
Fsournet a codrial welcome to Lafa-
yette.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

New York, where they puf-
chased q large and complete stock
for their respective stores.
When you make a purchase at
the Moss Pharmacy we give YOU
a cash register check-save
them, the children can get pen
ellis or tablets with them when
school opens.
DR.. B. J. Lacour, of Plauche-
vile, arrived here Friday TO" a
short visit TO relatives.
Our phone is 245, ring US up
when you want groceries, dellv-
cry prompt and prices all right.
F. O. BrOussard.
Sidney Mayo, formerly Of this
city, who was a inspector, at
Lake Charles, has been promoted
to the cashiership of the Direct
Navigatio on Co., of Houston.
We are prepared to put rub
Der tires on buggies. -Guldroz
& Bacque.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". J. Avery
moved last week into their cosy
| little home on the Larrabee
plantation near town.
Let us shoe your horse, no mat
ter how wild and mean, we can
shoe him and not hurt him.
GuidrOz & Bacque.
Miss Alice Guerniere return
ed home Saturday and also her
little niece, Pearl Guidry, after
spending a month at the home of
Mrs. Maurice Polangue.
Miss Elodie VOORHEES,, Of ST.
Martin, is visiting at the home OF
Mrs. ]. A. Robichaux.
To save expense of moving we
are Offering you the biggest
kind of bargains in seasonable
goods.-Levy Bros.
Miss Edith Lasalle, Of New
Iberia is visiting relatives and
friends in Lafayette.
Misses Ida Matthew and Anna
EMOutOn left Saturday for Del
cambre to spend a few days with
relatives.
Clerk of Court E.. G. VOORHEES,
left Saturday for a ten day out
ing at Biloxi.
Clinton Mouton after spending
la week with his parents III
Rayne. returned to New Orleans
lSuraay. He spent between
trains at the home Of DIR. IL u
;iGuidry.
Miss Edna Vheriot returned u
New Orleans Thursday accom-
panied by Mrs. Il. L. Monnier
who will remain for a while, on
account of the illness of her sis
ter. Mrs. G1stave Motion
Il. NJ. burke was in town
Thursday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Landry
returned Wednesday from I
three weeks visit to Mr.. ano
Mrs. S. j. Leblanc at Ell Paso
Tex.
Miss SidOnia Leblanc, return
ed TO Lafayette Sunday, after
spending some time In Able
vile.
Have you taken advantage OF
our Dig DIT cost and below COST
sale? Ii not. better do SO While
our stock is complete. Levy
Bros.
Mrs. p. 3. Torian and little son
stopped over in Lafayette from
Friday to Saturday with rela-
tives, on her way home from
Texas, where she has been on a
visit.
Roland TRAY. after spending
two weeks in Lafayette with
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21
lit Carmel Academy.

Mt. Carmel Academy will be-
gin It's next session the frs
Monday in September.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

WANTED at once a lady to
canvass in the city. Good salary
and steady employment. Call
on p. NJ. Flanagan at SOnset
Hotel
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Mrs. S. r. Patterson, Misses
Bessie CafTery, Lucille Mouton.
Messrs. JAS. Catfery and Moore
Biossat enjoyed ii visit TO Alex
andria last week.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

LIQUID Veneer will make old
furniture look new.--Ihe Pell-
can Furniture Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21
PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS

Friday H. l.. Philips sod,
through the J. c. Nicker>on
Real Estate Agency, his CARRY
and % acres of land near town.
to ]. Onezipe Trahan for 1920,
possession to be given Sept. /.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. MOuton
left yesterday 10 spend a week
on the gulf at Leesburg. Dur
ing Mr.. Mouton's absence he
will have someone in charge of
his office.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Who sells Liquid Veneer, the
only furniture poliSh?--The Pell-
can Furniture 90,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Rev Kendrick leaves to-day TO
aid in a revival meeting near New
Roads, La. He will be gone
about a week.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

We recommend Liquid We
neer as the best furniture pol
ish, price 20c and soc a bottle
The Pelican Furniture Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21
Wednesday. Aug. q, 1907.
Personals.

Mrs. W. S. Middlemas returned
Friday. from New Mexico. to live
in Lafayette.
Our phone number is GA and
we sell good groceries and our
prices are as low as the lowest.
Ring us up when you need any
thing in our line. Robt. Mctad-
din.
Mrs. C. K. Darling and children,
of Houston, Texas, are here on a
visit to relatives.
Call and e us in our new
store on Pierce street next to DR..
Tolson's office-Lafayette Drug
Store.
Miss Rhena BOudreauX, is en-
loving a visit with relatives in
Thibodaux.
LII you want TO take a pleasant
live these summer afternoons,
team from Clausen.
LSpe Clark. Of Crowley,
: | ! ! ! ! : !: !: :: !: !: !: !: !: !: !: !: !: !: !:
fcMahon, Of New he
e the guests of Miss
several days last
Atu rned to their
by & Upton for
- kpps, bran and
MI. eEses, who has
been visiting his sister Mrs. o.
b. Hopkins, several weeks has
returned to his home in Green
vile, Texas.
We offer you as inducements
for your trade, fresh groceries
at the lowest prices consistent
with quality, and prompt ser
vice-Bernard & MeauK
Mrs. c.. NJ. Parkerson and
children have returned from
Ridge, where they spent several
days with friends.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

For crayonS. p1>te!s, frames,
etc, see f. +. Carter ut resi-
dence.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-08-21

Several lots in Mudd addition,
for sale, apply to F. F. Carter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-25
ANNIVERSARY
IS OBSERVED
Danish SoCiah|e A.C. Holds Sixth
Annual Dance = Arbeiter
MaennefChOr Celebrates.
entertainment AND DANCE

The Danish Sociable Athletic Club
celebrated its sixth anniversary with
a dance in the club rooms in New
street Saturday night. About eighty
members and friends We're present.
Just before midnight supper was
served. Music was furnished by An
drew Nelson and his orchestra. The
committee in charge consisted of ST.
CERT Nelson, chairman; John Han
sen. Charles Hansen, Andrew Ander-
son and Carl Peterson.
Arbeitcr-Niaenncrch Affair.
The Singing Society Arbeiter Maen-
nerchor held its fourth entertain
ment, reception and ball Saturday
night in Washington hall.
The program opened with num-
Der of vaudeville sketches by pro-
fessional actors. Selections on string
ed instruments We're also rendered.
After the entertainment dancing
started, and, despite the inclement
weather, the crowds kept coming in
until midnight, when the doors were
closed. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Music was provided by Steinhaus-
er's orchestra. The committee was
Charles Dressler, chairman; John
Freckel, Chris Kottstein. Arnold
Dettman and Henry Breckiman.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-25
B|J0U THEATRE
TO OPEN DEC. 7
Amboy Vaudeville House Under
New Management And is Re-
named and Improved.
MARTIN AND O'HARA LESsEEs

The vaudeville theatre at New
brunswick avenue and Fayette street,
formerly known as the Amboy, is to
be reopened Saturday, December I
under new management. It will be
renamed the Bijou by the proprie-
tors, Martin & O'Hara. both of whom
nave long been associated with. the
Keith 4 Proctor interests. Mr.. Mar
tin being chief treasurer for Keith &
Proctor. The local theatre will be an
Independent venture of these gentle
men, and Mr.. O'Hara will come to
this city TO manage the house.
The theatre and its furnishings
have been leased by e. Sachs to the
new management. for term of
years. The playhouse will be con-
Quoted on popular lines, with vaude-
vile, moving pictures, illustrated
songs and other features. When the
opening takes place, patrons will find
the theatre newly-decorated and with
a complete steam heating plant and
improved lighting facilities.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-25
FALLS FROM R.R. BRIDGE:
Frank SChantz, An
Ex-ConstabIe,
Drowned.
WAS EMPLOYE

Frank J. Schantz, Jr., thirty-four
years old former constable. who
until short time ago lived with his
father in South Amboy. but who has
lately been boarding at the home of
Robert Porter. sos State street this
city, met death by drowning Satur-
day afternoon about $50 O'Clock.
when he fell from the new bridge of
the New York & Long Branch rail-
road company, between this city and
South Amboy.
Schantz, who was employed By the
Pennsylvania Steel Company. the
firm that is putting up the iron work
on the bridge. started 10 walk from
the Perth Amboy shore to the watch
mans shanty on the bridge, 20 re.
port for work. To get to the shanty
he had to walk on an iron eirder. and
it is supposed that he lost his foot
ing and fell overheard.
No one can be found who saw the
accident, but, at the bridge the gem
eral impression is that Schantz must
have had some thick yellow clay
plenty of which lies around the shore.
on his shoes and that ne stepped on
one of the round headed bolts on the
iron Girder, and lost his balance
The splash in the water. as the body
struck, was heard by Charles Hanson
and Otto Sandivll and they soon dis
covered that a man had fallen over
board.
y boat near by was secured and
Schantz was hauled aboard. His head
had struck one of the cross pieces
known as a saw-bucll. He was uneon-
scious when rescued, but life still re-
manned in the body. The boat was
rowed to shore and telephone message
was sent for DR.. c. W. TyIrell. In the
meantime the limp form was being
rolled on a barrel and every effort pos
sible was made to save Schantz's life,
but he was too far gone and. when the
physician arrived. he could do nothing.
Coroner II. O. Bishop gave a permit
to Ferd Garretson to remove the body
to his Undertaking establishment on
High street. The body was taken 10
South Amboy yesterday.
The funeral will take place tomor-
row morning at $40 O'Clock from the
home Of his father, Frank J.Schantz
ST., 112 John street, South Amboy and
from St. Mary's Roman Catholic church
in South Amboy, at . o'clock
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-25
CORNERSTONE
LAID IN STYLE

\ gala time was enjoyed Saturday
afternoon at the new cement block
building being erected for james Il.
Nolan at l92-194 Washington street.
The Raritan Cement Stone and Con-
tracing Company. who furnished the
cement blocks for the structure, ar
ranged for the celebration of laying the
corner stone. Some of the city officials.
including Street Commissioner Fuller
ton, Architect j. *. Jensen. the sub
contractors of the building, who are j.
L. Burns & Son, Soren Olsen and mem
bers of the Rnritan Cement Stone and
Contracting Company were present.
The affair was private and none at
tended without invitation. Mayor
Bollschweiler and Chief of Police P. ].
Burke We're unable to attend. The other
contractors We're Frank Y. Trbanski
painter: Charles Seel, slate roofer; An
drew j. Anderson. electrical contractor
and Graham & Mckeon. .eXcavating con-
tractors.
The stone, which is fancy one made
by the cement company, was laid at
o'clock by Charles Muudy, president
of the company. Miss Elizabeth No
Ian. daughter of the owner. placed
the little copper box containing news
papers and other notes. into the stone.
on the cornerstone was inscribed:
Erected 1907 y number of speeches
followed and refreshments We're served.
The building is IS 10 feet two
stories high and constructed partly of
cement blocks and rock faced brick in
front The top floor contains two
apartments and the first floor two
stores.