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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
Ytrmontsr. b Tha Wsat

RI Blaxo. writing In the Burlington
Free Press from Topeka, Kansas. names
nine vefmonters who are members 81
the first Kansas state legislature. lie
writes
In looking over copy Of wildcr's
Annals ~ Kansas recently. ] noted the
following list of Green Mountain state,
all Republicans. who we're members u
the frst Kansas state legislature
In the Senate:
J. c. Burnett. lawyer Republican
age IS.
H. ". Farn,worth. miller, Republican,
age -.
In the House;
D. Z. Ballard, farmer Republican,
4. J. chIpman. merchant, Republi
can. age CO.
@. 4. Cotton, lawyer, Republican. ass
al.
r.E. carliss. farmer, Republican, age
c. D. Keith. merchant, Republican,
a. O Mus.cy, farmer Republican,,
age o.
y V. Barr, lawyer Republican, age
&c.
Barr served as sergeaut-at.arms |
am an old Vermonteri have been In
Kansas nearly 40 years and thought
that this information might interest
many Of your readers"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

which Came Of School for Writing
Short Stories.

A few yeafs ago such GOOD 81 manu-.
scripts. al written upon certain sort
Of hlue paper, descended upon the East
cfnefa magazines aud periodicals that
the hspless editors u thcse magazines
simply al back IN their rhalm Ia amaze.
nlent. They were not quite slrc wheth
81 It vas the diaholllal design of nval
magazines, Or whether some genius had
hosen this method Of revenge, The food
81. blue paper manuscript seemed but 10
Increase a. The days passed. A few Of
the large magazines received more than
their share. but there was not a period.
cal In the country which aid not reeog
nixe that blue paper a. far a. Il could
- seen. And the stories which We're
written thereonwgood, bad and lndifer
ent came In Stcdy stream for ak
months Then suddenly the stream be
On to dvlndls and grew steadily smaller
40 finally only dfihhle Of blue paper
found iis way into the editorial sane
tums. The editors mopped their fore.
heads and heaved signs Of relief After
while The reason for the sudden out
put came out.
In a Western city a one. time editor. e
clever and brilliant writer of short ne
ton. had conceived the idca Of forming
4 class 10 instruct near" writers IN the
ART Of producing salable short stories
lie Was successful Ia forming large and
enthusiastic class aud Instruction was
promptly given Ia things too numerous
TO mention. BIT among them was the
knowledge OF where and how 10 buy a
maximum Of price, The paper was blue
az 50 cents pere 800 sheets. The sta
toner who possessed the stock was
speedily sold out and thu pages were GOV.
cred according 70 INSTRUCTIONS and sent
rolling eastward. Soon the demand for
long envelope Ia the East was almost
greater than the manufacturer could
cope with. However, every available
supply was exhausted and the returning
white food was enough 10 make the
hearts Of even the doughtiest would.b
writer quail. Some few won recogni-
ton and incidentally dollars, but they
hastened 10 discard the blue paper as an
undesirable hallmark Of earlier and more
callow days.--san Francisco Call.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

y wen feNErI-ed FSa'tFy Fo01s
A satisfied customer Is the best adj.
verusement any business house can
have. Such expressions as are given
IN the following letter from Asahel
PuGrer OF Jericho. VI. are Indicative Of
the kind OF advertising Pages Per
fected Poultry Food receives. 1t also
accounts in a large degree for the enor.
nous sales Of this staple article. Here
IS the letter: II wish TO keep the agen-
cy for Pages Perfected Poultry Food
another year. | call your Poultry Food
the best | ever used, and the neighbors
all speak very highly Of t."
Any one sending bis address on s
postal card to C. s. Page, Hyde Park.
VT, and mentioning this paper, win re-
ceive by mall. free, postpaid, a sample
package of Pages Perfected Poultry
Food"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
British Chain Cable.

Birmingham correspondent writes
that the total length Of chain cable test
cd during the year az the public proving
houses Ia the Jni,ed Kingdom was i3l, =
So fathoms, or an increase on last year
Of 1900 fathoms. and the number Of
anchors tested WAS q. l9d. or an increase
OF more than 500. The diameter n the
largest stud.link chain cables tested
(which were for the Lusitania and Mau'
resanial was three and three quarters
inches. The weight Of each link Of these
cables was 1875 pounds. and Of each com.
plete cable IA tons. The heaviest an.
chor tested during the year weighed over
ten tons and was for use on board the
last ma med vessel London Times.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon, Probate Court for the District of
washington, commissioners 10 receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of aiipersans
againsf the estate of Carrie II. Clark. late of
he CITY Of Barre In said District, deceased and
an claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid, at the Office Of D. II. Reed, in
I4th day Of December and 18th day Of May
next, from / o'clock r.. M. until o'clock
P NJ each of said days, and that Elk
months from the 10th day Of November, A. ID.
1901 Il the time limited BY said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for ex-
animation and allowance.
Dated at City Of Barre this 9th day Of No
vemher A. ID. 1907.
ORAAIEL II. REED, Commits
Wed Nov 81 Dec t-ii
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

Many people believe that blonde e
ueht hair denotes alfettlon HAa aafA
hair conslancy. A person without haig
Is not devoid " character. far from it
The disposition % ths average bald.
headed man Il 20 show such nolicitudf
for the welfare Of Others. that be neg
leets himself A germ causes badness.
Prof Habouraud. ~ Paris. France. In
uoceulated a rabbit win pandrufl germs
causing Il 10 become totally haid IL Az
weeks time 10 ria The scalp q thess
DANGEROUS Fcrme Il IL necessary % appis
NewbFo's Aefpiclde
eject"
Sold BY leading druggists. Send 100 In
stamps for sample 20 The HeFplelde Co..
Detroit. Mich,
Two stnss--go osnfs ana rf.nu.
v. A. Drown, Special AGENT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

@Why in the world arc you carrying
two uinbrellasl" somebody asked the
forgetfuI man, and he looked amazed at
the question.
IT should think you'd guess That
easily, knowing me 50 well' he said.
.aI'm carrying two SO that il | forget
and leave one anywhere | shall still
have the er.'--Youth's Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
ABOUT THE STATE.
Items Of Interest cleaned from Our
Exchanges.

W, L Gibson has been appointed poet +
master at Londonderry. Mr.. Gibson i
the father Of the Hon T. W. Gibson, Of
lifattlehoFo Judge Of the municipal
court IN that place.
The Rock Hill school, Westminster,
has been closed on account OF scarlet
fever. bat u i now thought the dis
ease Is under control. Thus far i has
been confined 20 two families and both
are stu under quarantine,
The hide market a said 10 BE- *.
c,edingly duh IN Hyde Park, the prizes
now being -four cents pound. This
Is a reduction Of hne,hAli IN abaut =
month 4 year ago the price was ten
cents, Hides are plenty but there Il
no demand
Mr. and Mrs. Charles y. Lockwood
narrowly escaped asphyxiatlon ~ their
home IN Braltleboro Thursday nigat
when the eoal gas from The pariof stove
filled that room and the adjoining bed
room in which they were sleeping. The
services Of a nurse aud physician
were required before relief was gained.
Misc Florence Dickinson ~ williams.
vile. Il suffering from arsenic poison.
An0ut a week ago she washed a shirt
waist SET embroidered with green and
before removing her hands from the
basin Of water which she was using for
tho purpose. noticed a prickling sen-a.
ton in her Aands and arms and later
discovered a scfa,ch on her hand. A
few hours later rash appeared and a
pnysieian who was consulted decided
she had been poisoned by the arsenic
preparation In the green dye. Her con
dition i now improving.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing between
W. G. ii. Crnickshank and J. a. Cumming 10
ing business under the firm name q lsmsion
Il C4uicksbank il this day dissolved by mutual
consent }. A. Cumming buys the interest," q
VI. c. IL Cruickshank and win continue the
business. J. a canning will pay Ail pbis
after this date.
Dated at webstervilie, in the Town Of Barre
Vt, this the End day OF December. 4. d. la1s.
w. G. II. CRUICkSHANha
J. A. CUNNING.
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Here's Good Advice.

o. s. wooeyer, one Of the best known
merchants Of Le RayNile, n. ", says
III yon ever are troubled With piles, APP
ply Bucklen's Arniea Salve. II cured me
Of them for good 20 years ago. Cures
every sore, wound, burn or abrasion. 25c
al the Red Cross pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
49, ! MilIinn rranaferred.

New York, Dec 3.--Nearly a million
dollars was transferred to interior points
for banks By the sub-tressury yester-
dav. st. Louis got s64l 600; Boston,
100000; Philadelphia, s75,oOoi and
Chicago. $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

Tmn Tfnrs ~ln pnhlish wsau Losl and
foahd. fof aaia. TO LAT ete.--sneft sassfurss
nrnas-af ths fAts Of foaf lines Tor tusaff snxs
ceuts TOE no afat tnaeFtioa asa ave eeue4 fuf
s4eh suuseqaent inaartioa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

FoR sAIE-Iust outside ths city limits, =
hunks and barn aud over A. acre ~ land Hnusc
contains Rooms. arranged for I've tfueuitnt4,
aud has rccenny been painted Coed shed
lssfrgand barge hcnh ouse uuiit this season. A
airo humr ana \ bargain AZ only st.Ga fasy
terms. ~ A. Perry Rral Estate Agency. zistf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

TO nFST-Tsnemsnt II = Para street fiss
roumf, sac light and gas stove Hart seod
noufs. CIV AMI spring uAten htwuf ennpurs
Hons. rot further Information saii % the
pfeuiixer o. a. y ffoepect street.. 4iim
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
Public Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the copa-tner-
ship heretofore existing between John Brusa
az Mortified and John b Brusa, Luigi g.
Hrusa and Uaesare Brusa Of the City of barre
under the name q the brusa Granite Co.. Is
huginess will be conducted at barre by the
saia John b. Brusa, luigi Brusa and Cacgare
Brusa under the firm name Of Brusa Rrothers.
ana they will pay all debts and collect all bills
due the f8rm.
Dated al City Of Barre this goth day Of No
sember A. ID. 1907
JOHN nRusA.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

FARM fun sAi.K-YArm of ahout = acres.
located On Montpelier. Nurihneld and Berlin
lssud roads. one mile from West Berlin depot.
me sama from Mortified faiis. near school
MIA seat 20 foston. Hay al cut b. machine
This viii D. sold ~ a bargain II sold nov.
Aigat exchange for = small house IN city. Ia
quife 81 farm ~ address james sum mefs.
Softhnsid. Nt. n. .. y. No. a Bex Is Teis.
phone s12.si. Montpelier. eisWs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

\ STOHE MOrkE-Any cua wishing good
clean place 10 afofe their carriages, aieiKha.
land, g65 kouth Malta stfseL Telsphone Fina
$50 aN1
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

To nrNT-Two small tsnements IN block
loN rent Hos and cold water aud AL nIodffn
eanysnicncss. Inquire at saith bfoA ~ Ne,
Main street. 2ittf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

TO RENr-To no right parties. = cottage
house with ali the modofn improvements
spring water. Inquire Of =. D. Dodge, sofnel
Brook and Seminary street Aou
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

TO nrSr-A down stairs tenement n ave
rooms az Y per month. ii Tin strect ~.
quiTe ~ East street o. % NE premises 1861
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

TO HKNT-A downstairs tenement Of four
lafre rooms and pantry, with electric lights. ~
ilirk street, on Aver. Rent fii.01 Inquire
~ Alfs. A. Mathlenon. Wendell ffakt. %
1rrrDont 10 the y. A. ferfY Heal fss1te
Agency lss6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

FOR sALE--A bargain in two tenement
house within few rods OF Main street. on
Merchant street This would make q good
home or a satisfactory investment The price
q 40 low that 40 viii surprise you. inquire Of
the d. a. Perry Real Estate Agency, Barre.
~ 1911
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

s,1sst Ipp5 % b. 6 Il. ksaL tisi
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
BERLIN TO HAVE SUBWAY
AT COST OF sis,ooo,0oo
Also Five New Surface Lines to Meet
Traffic Demand.

Berlin, Dec. 4-The traffic commission
of the municipality Of Berlin has decided
to build an underground railroad run
ming northwest ard southeast through
the heart Of the city, from Charlotten-
burg to Rixdorf The cost of the new
line is estimated at Sl5,000,000.
Berlin is also to have five new surface
lines to meet the traffic demands of the
population.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
WORK WANTED

wANTED--A position by stenogfapheE
win Nm wears experience, has also knowledge
NJ bookkeeping. Address A, Times Of
Ace 22Itf
WANTED Position BY man willing ~ do
most any kind or honorable work. Address
aG. w. AL" General Delivery Barre, W. 22Ot6*
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nor SALE.


FOR SALE AT A RARGAIN---A good driv-
ing horse. Apply TO M. n. McIver, 80 Jetfer-
son street Horse can be seen at II. T. Cutler 8
stable 21st6e
FOR sALT--Cne sleigh, nearly new and one
sid sleigh. Inquire OF s. f. Perkins, iia Pros
pect street. zioto
FOR SALE-A pair Of horses. Work or
drive. e. Richie, Thurston Place. SleI
/ FOR SALE-A horse in good condition. bug
nv, sleigh and harness, Apply AZ slu NORTH
Main street 2uotf
MAPLE SUGAR FOR SALE--A few hum
bred pounds Of choice maple sugar made from
the H. s. Laird orchard IN orange. Tan ne
had by calling at No. q Franklin street, or q
@. II. Perry at the Averill Mills, Barre. Z:
ptice per i0-pound pail, Sl.25. 2isu
FOR sALE-An oil tank. holds 400 gallons
with crank pump and indicator, all u good
condition also two seated surrey for sale. For
information inquire Of c. ID. or J. j. krockway;
Williamstown, VI lseu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

TO HfNT-Dcslrablo tsneineas eve Fofsns,
gas rankr. aieetfic lights hnd tsth. Inqnife a
q Merchant street .au
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
LOST AND FOUND.

T0sT-sevefal sheep from John Hoods pas.
ture il Orange. Marked I. 4. 4. Notify + r.
Iiilotson Washington. VT. 2aiti2
IOST-Friday. on Washington OF Main
streets 4 sadys black eiik mitfen. EindeI
Ylease leave at Eastman Bros store cots
IOsT--AA white and tan Coiored hound. six
months old Had on cellar without name
FINDER please notify Ugo Mafcoil, Box G.. vii.
iasssfcwn VI 2glt5
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

foR SALE OR TO RENT--NcAriy new coi.
tAge. Anialed IN natural wood. Hard waea
noors. Large garden aud hen house Rnat
cheap HAT " Church street zNSu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

FOR sALF-farm 2i-2 miles from The city.
Contains is0 acres suitably divided Produces
good wood lot and fruit orchard. Buildings
arc an m good repair This property Is nneiy
loeat ted on good road. near school and in a
good neighborhood, and = bargain AZ the
price. Price s3S5J.O0 Terms about 81 900 %
down. Inquire Of the ID. A. Perry Real Estate
Agency, Barre, VI l8tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

foR SALE cHEAf--A inc new neasc wiz
Give you people that uaht - buy home aast
come and look AZ a. There are tI large fusl1ns,
fr.lnt hall. two large clothes presses, plenty ~
cupboard room. electric lights. pipeu for fur
mace. hot ana cold water al finished Ia the
uood, hard wool hoors. xerandA on side AMI
front one on nack for washing and drying
clothes a fine dry cellar. Part pay down tall
Il corner Of Warren aud Plain streets. x..f
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
FOR SALE.

FOh ALA CHA =. AZ slsa fllzG asllfsl
nue., hsrIr, N etF
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

To lgENT-A down stairs tenement Of ne
fooms az 10 klm street Inquire ~ % Essi
SiFe1g. % ca prcuiiscs. Rent 4i2uo. Itou
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

10 RENr-A warm barn on curElar ssEcst:
Apply ~ n =. Curicr. lasu
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FOR SALE IN THE F. n. CATE REAL ESTATE
AGENCY. BOLSTER BLOCK, BARRE. Vt.

Fl Liberty street, cottage, rooms. finished
In hard wood NEARLY new.) Large lot Good
neighborhood. Everything up 70 date. ffios
II right leou
600 acres OF timber, wood and pasture land
one mile FROM Montpelier junction. WOOD
and timber enough to twice pay for the whole
tract Isil and get price. iseti
Farm IN Washington. Contains i65 acres In
a hig h state of cultivation. Win cut 70 or 8
tons OF hay with machine. Abundance OF hard
wood. 1000 sugar trees Equipped with eyap-
orator and some tin tubs fits farm has nov
on ii over 40 head of stock. besides , team
Price for farm alone s2,J00o0. win sell every
change for house in tho CITY, For further par
ticuiars inquire az above. Tel 1862. 1861
FOR SALE Best residence lots in the city at
head OF French street. View nn0bstructed
clear 70 Washington street Convenient g
iIling required Sec plan. Averiil Granite
Co.. Ayerill Bnilding. City. 1901
FOR SALE South End hotel Enquire at
Barre Real Estate Agency, office in Grants
Savings Bank Block Telephone Asa sti
TO SELL OR EXCHANGE
DO you want to buy, sell or exchange you I
house or farm2 Call or writs the Vernon
Real estate Agency for listing blanks. au
North Main street, Barre. -lps
FOR SALE--A two-tene ment house in one Of
the best locations Of the city. Eleven living
rooms two pantrys and two bath rooms. All
finished the best. Modern conveniences A
stream OF good spring water goes with the
place. large lot eight and one half rods by
seven rods. Will be sold at q bargain II sold
at once. Inquire Of WA. Hall, AZ ELM street,
after O'Clock otI
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

DO you want to buy, sell or exchange your
house or farm2 Call or write the Vermont
Real estate Agency for listing blanks. 200
North Main strcet, Barre. -1Os
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
BOARD AND ROOMS.

TO RENT--Furnished room, with OF without
board, 10 private family. Address ". q
Tunes Office. istu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

ron sALK-ons stewart rssss ehsap, =.
qaiIs A. y semlnaff street llu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

ANY one looking FOR quarry land N Word.
bafy that has been worked some would do weii
hy calling on Kenneth Nicholson, tbs
CIV ias.f
FOR sAIF-Place about IL miles from
barre CITY on road % Eakt narre. Elght f0uin
house and barn nearly new. Large Int Price
only si00auo Terms easy. Would exchange fuf
4 farm. y. A. fcrry Real Estate Agency,
barre, W. u-a
FOR eAIE-About six acres OF timber on
tho stump. Consists OF SOME pine, brown ash,
liams iown, VI z1us
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TO RENT--Two or three nnfuFnished rooms
ofice. i9ltf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

TO RENT-Two good furnished rooms at 50
Elm street Inquire al the Barre Steam Laun-
dry ig11
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40 SELL OR EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE--South End hotel Enquire at
Barre Real Estate Agency. offioe in Granite
Savings Bank Block. Telephone Asa eff
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

ron aAf.E-Nica. loose naf. psfa coarse sna
nna. Orders may - eft Al hoedea = ifuu'a
ssofs % vita ms a. a hiEhlAsa Aseuue. &,
NaFietoa. tIu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04

10 hENI-C Comfortable senemsna ~ siN
fpoms and panty a tf.ta pef npAkh, ~ w.
lAnd avenue. Apply - y, 4 regstn. seisphens
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
WANTED.
POULTRY

FOR SAIE--IwO male turkeys, ono WhIta
Holland and one Bronze. Pure blooded stock.
rive dollars each Address Box u. Il. 4. y. or
telephone s25-2l 2l9At
FOR sALIs--I3ooth,s Barred Plymouth Rocks
on pullets 0 few tine coekerels and hens.
Prices reasonable Apply to George Booth, 10
Mnrray street. 19gtf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-12-04
HELP WANTED.

/. wANTED-Fifty men 70 work In woeds. Ap-
ply al the Grant Lane farm. 3. ,. D. No. =,
WiIliamstown. VT 2x2tf
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wANTED--Man to work IN the woods and do
chores. Apply 70 J. c. Bell. Montpelier, W.
telephone A7-2a 22lu
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-08-24
AsEE As: +; ejh:leNs
j1@Ies7i-sf-1GO
Ss-~ }2-see,-s--<5se- $50. -
USED ONE PEN IA YEARS.
Also Carried a knife Eighteen Years
and Pencil Five Years

Tho constant use of pen point for
| fourteen years, n peulinite eighteen
years, an ordinary indaliblc lead pencil
/ Ave years and key ring nineteen
years to the ordinary person sounds
Incredible. but such is the case With
Curl Burba, Il clerk in the general Gus
toms office here.
Mr.. Burba, who was In the drug
! business at New Hope for more than
ten years, Is now using constantly
pen point he secured, second hand,
while In the drug business, and since
be has been at work for Uncle Sam he
has continued TO use It. preferring It
to any other. During that time he has
| worn out two penholders, but the point
Is still IN the prime OF condition, kept
% ey the care bestowed upon 1t by its
owner
A fellow clerk was discussing the
matter Of care OF pens yesterday, when
MI Burba remarked that any pen or
article OF any kind would last for years
II given the proper care. To prove his
claim he drew from his pocket knife
which he had carried eighteen years.
The blades gave evidence of numerous
whetungS, but not Il gap or break
could be seen. The knife. Mr.. Burbn
said, had done full share Of work
since he had owned It, and IS good for
many years yet.
After exhibiting the knife Mr.. Burba
drew forth Il key ring bearing the date
OF 1889. 1t IS Il souvenir of the Louis
vile exposition, was purchased AS such
by Mr.. Burba during the fe5tal occa-
sion and has since done constant serv-
Ice. Mr.. Burbn has special pocket
FOR all these articles and they may al
ways be found there. He says he new
er breaks the point from pencil, never
loans ii but that he watches II closely
and sees to 1t that It does not get
away; never leaves the pencil, key ring
or knife lying on his desk, but replaces
them in their respective pockets when
not in USE and by such inviolatc sys-
tenn and care he always has them
about him.--Louisville Courier Journal