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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
The Times Daily Short Story.
Observation-Disclosures NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. .

| tensely interested In 1t all and made us
give her every detail, promising to pre-
pare her parents, MIR. and Mrs Merry
man. for what was to come, so that 1t
wouldn't DO 50 much OF shock,
Harriet met me In the open square
near the station. She was trembling
all over, but reassured her. To avoid
observation we went to where the fore
most car would stand on the track
when the train came In We got away
on time and had the satisfaction to be
in car that was nearly empty. The
train stopped at the. next station on
the road a mile beyond. There the
door opened, and / heard familiar
girls voice say: "Coms In here
There's lots Of room in this car"
turned with rubadub heart TO see
whom do you suppose7 Jack beclgon-
Ing to her father and mother, who
were mounting to the car platform.
There they all three hustled Into the
car we were In, Jack exclaiming;
Goodness gracious, II there isn't
Hat! And, declare, Ben tool Where
in the world are you two going7"
The establishment Of the father and
mother was very much overdone. It
didn't deceive either Of us. / glanced
ut Jack and avoided meeting the eyes
of the parents. Mr.. Merryman seemed
overtoyed that our parties should have
met on what he called an improvised
excursion. He asked me where we
were going, and 1t was no use to lie,
for my ticket would give me away. So
told him, and he was delighted that
we were all going to the same place.
OF the two halves Of the party one
was jubiIant, the other mad and NOR
tilted. We were obliged to spend an
hour and half in this way before
reaching our destination. There we all
got out, and Jack proposed stroll
She walked with her father, while
her mother walked with us. The little
villain led the way to the parsonage
stopped before the door and proposed
call on the parson. Without waiting
for consent, she rang the bell. and we
all went in. The parson was expecting
us, but since I had told him we would
be alone he was a trife surprised.
'1'his would be good time FOR you
and Hat TO get spliced," said Jack to
.me.
The dominic got his book and waited
for us 10 take position. What could
we dot / didn't know what Mr.. Mer-
ryman was going to do. but since he
made no move I took Harriet before
the clergyman. and we were married.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merryman came up. gave
me a hand and embraced their daugh-
ter. Harriet didn't know whether to
burst into tears at having had her con-
fidence so abused or to rejoice that she
aid not have to go back and ask her
parents forgiveness.
When Mr.. Merryman put check for
$4,000 in her hand, Joy triumphed.
We took the afternoon train back,
reaching home In time for hasty
meal. after which our most intimate
friends came pouring in for a wedding
reception. They had been invited pre-
viously.
CHAUNCEY wARDWELL.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
ANIMAL LIFE.

A kangaroo consumes as much grass
as four to six sheep.
The chipmunk lays by stores and
sleeps from mid November to spring
THE Colorado fox runs faster than
any other living animal, and the chez
tab, or hunting leopard, holds second
place.
Many bears that hibernate dig into
hillside to find nest, but for
mild winter they are likely to roll up
In some shallow excavation or a hol.
low tree.
The flying lemur Of the Indian archi-
pelago, which is only about thirty
Inches long. can leap fully 300 feet by
the use of the membrane connecting
its limbs with each other
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
SCIENCE STRINGS.

Tile next transit Of Venus occurs IN
1004.
It - calculated that the average tenn
perature Of the north pole is 10 degrees
F.--that is, % degrees Of frost
Mix 25 per cent OF salt with water
and the freezing point of the mixture
is lowered to degrees F. Ordinary
sea water freezes at between % and
q degrees.
One OF the best proofs that the earth
is round, or nearly so, is that by sail
Ing always in an easterly or a wester-
" direction sailors have frequently
circumnavigated the earth and come
back to the port from which they
started.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28

Potter's Good Angel.
John Potter was q plain, hardwork-
ing carpenter who, just before his en-
lstment in a regiment which was aft
erward assigned to Stonewall Jack
cons command. had married pretty
young girl Of Stanton. Va, Jackson's
men never had much play or rest. and
when the first battle came they were in
1t, and so on TO Appomattox. John Pot
who didn't know what fear was" He
knew very wen, but always met it
face to face. He said he was always
scared to DEATH In battle, but he had
a curious way or showing IT, When the
battle was Joined and blood and ruin
were everywhere, then, wherever the
front rank % danger and lighting was
In his regiment, there was John Potter.
with shaking legs. pale face and tears
running down his cheeks, ready 10 adj
vance with the first and staying with
the last that retreated Then and there,
without shotlt or boast firing steadily,
Be did his duty until the last shot had
been fired. When picket duty demand.
ed special reliability, he was sent. He
might have moaned inwardly, but he
never tried to escape. Once q was a
captain them, when he was complain
ing OF his own cowardice. / said to
him. IF you are half as afraid in bat
tie as you say You are. how can you
keep from running away? I couldn't"
"Wny, captain" be replied, do you
think I'd disgrace that little wife left
at home for half dozen such Urinary
lives as minegr-H. X. d.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
FORECAST or FASHION.
Elbow Sleeves on Blouses--A Touch Of
CoIor In Accessories.

Elbow sleeves on blouses--A Touch OF
Color In Accessories.
Elbow sleeves are upon nine-tenths
Of the dressy blOuses. but they usually
come below thu elbow, ending In a
close fitting band or little friIls, and If
they end above this point OF the elbow
deeper frills cover the elbow.
We are trimming less than ever"
said modesto "for the reason that
the fabrics do not require much deco
ration. The plaits are trimming in
themselves. and the rough silks need
nothing more than d piping, fat
band Of taffeta or velvet or some deli
cate braid. soutache III a fine design
trims some OF the handsomest spring
silk gowns
Gray mousseline lined with pink
mousseline, having an underdress Of
pink taffeta, is fayorite combination
for an evening dance dress.
Wearing black velvet ribbon around
the neck is very fashionable at the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
PLAINFIELD.

At the Congregational church last
Sunday palm Sunday musical and
responsive programme was used and
greatly enjoyed. Next Sunday EASTER
another like programme is TO be used.
the music which is brilliant, The
pastor is TO preach on the evidence Of
the resurrection of our Lord, and those
who attend the service will be glad they
were there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
wEBsTERvILLE.

Easter opening Of millinery, Friday
and Saturday, March Goth and both.
Fashionable millinery, latest styles, low
est prices. We have on hand COM
plete line of ladies', misses and chill
drens hats and bonnets. Cali and ex-
anime our Easter hats before purchase
ing elsewhere Everybody welcome.
Mrs Rock and Bixby, Bixby block,
East Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
49, The >
Scrap Book
The
RaveiIIe AZ Five. y

ReveiIle al Five.
Corporal Abe Tyler, crawling out OF
his warm nest to answer roll call on il
blizzard morning in January. 1864. in
east Tennessee, remarked:
when | get through with this war
after | finish 1t UP all right-I'm going
to hire that bugler to come and blow
mveille for me at my house every
morning at O'clock"
Wherefore wouldst have your sere.
made at such an unseenily hour, kind
slr:" said Tom Grogan, his bunk mate.
$50 that | can stick my head out OF
the windcr and tell that bugler to go
to hell"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
In THE LIBRARY.

The novels Of adventure,
The sentimental books.
Are all SO thumbed and dirty
That shabby are their looks.
But always new and we'll bound,
No page worn to rut,
Are works OF thought and science,
With all their leaves uncut.
Baltimore American.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
Close Quarters.

Two Irlshmen were starting west in
a sleeping car. Terry had never been
in one before, so his friend Dennis
generously gave him the lower berth,
while he himself climbed into the up
per. After awhile Dennis. thinking ii
might be well 20 see whether his friend
was all right, leaned over and asked,
"And how are We gettin' on down
there, Terryp
Sure, Dinnis. I'm havin' the divll
OF a time gettin' IN me little ham
mock. '--LIppincott's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
Ahainth.

Absinth's secret once belonged to a
French chemist. He sold Il to dis
filler for SIS. The distiller sold it for
$4,000. 1t is now not worth its origi.
nal SO, having leaked out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
FREIGHT CONGESTION RELIEVED
c. v. Officials Think They Have Stu
alton Well in Hand.

" v. Unclals lnlnk lhey nave oltu-
alton Well in Hand,
st. Albans, March 2s.-The Central
Vermont officials believe that they
have the freight situation all along the
line well in hand.
The congestion Of the southern di-
vision was practically removed about
week ago. and the yards at New Lon
don, Norwich, and Willimantic, are IN
normal eonditian The movement Of
the millions Of logs ON the West River
branch has begun and is rapidly pro.
crossing. The Sc. Adams, Burlington,
and other northern yards are in good
working order.
The Central Vermont is accepting
shipments anywhere for all local and
through points.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
Time In Italy.

In Italy time Is reckoned on the
twenty-four hour system. Thus 3
o'clock III the afternoon Is there desig-
mated as is O'Clock. Midnight is "a
o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-03-28
A REorIEM.

Under the wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me lie,
Glad did \ live and gladly die.
And I laid me down with will.
This be the verse you grave for me:
Here he lies where he longed to be- !,
Home Is the sailor, home from the sea
And the hunter home from the hill.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
Great Council of Red Men.

The second Great Council of I'm
proved Order of Red Men for tire
Mississippi Reservation, convened
at Greenville Tuesday the 23rd, and
were cordially entertained by that
hospitable people.
The address Of welcome was by
Congressman B. O. HUMPHREYS,
responded to by Mr.. Dabney Mar
shall of Vicksburg, After a two
days session officers were elected as
follows:
Great Sachem-John r Young
of A berdeen, reelected.
Great Senior Sagamore-J. Boyle
Nichols. Aberdeen.
Great Junior Sagamore-H. J..
Wells, Greenvile.
Great Chief of Records A.,
Coleson, West Point.
Great Keeper of Wampum-Dr.
Voiles, Corinth
Great Prophet-Sam Montgom-
cry, Greenville.
Great Guard of Wigwam-Mr.
Moody, Columbus.
Great Guard Of Forest-W II.
Meyers, West Point
Great Sannap-Dabney Marshall,
Eicksburg.
Great Michenewa-Frank Robin
son, PoutotOc.
The next Council VIII be held at
Columbus on fourth Monday OF
July, 1908
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
Teachers Institutes.

The Institute for white teachers win open in
the public school building i'm the city o. Abcr
deem. OBJ Monday August %. 1907. and viii con
tinue in session for five days Prof %. A. Shaw.
au educator OF ability. has been selected to con-
duct this institute and viii do AN in his po7ye.
to strengthen teachers for their work.
He will be assisted by an able teacher IN pu-
mary work who viii make a speciality of instruct
ing teachers now TO present subject matter TO
the primary grades. no teacher can expect TO-
grow nm his work or 10 command increased COM
pensatIou for his services unless be- avails him
self of opportunities afforded for professional
training The Institute IS one Of the means
afforded by the State for this growth. and every
teacher iu the county rs urged to attend This
Institute and 20 remain during the entire session.
DO mot come just one dag and then claim 60
have attended the Institute Come for earnest
work Everything viii be done 70 make your
stay pleasant and profitable
Respectfully
y r. DEAFENpOHT
Jy25-ftI Supt Education.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
The building Of the new railroad

The building of the new railroad
will advance the value of every foot
of real estate in Aberdeen and
should not increase the tax levy a
cent. Every line of business is al
ways enhanced with the opening of
railroad lines, commercial prosper
ity increased and new life infused
into the business world generally.
Any well wisher for the best inter
ests of his city will make an mex
cussable mistake in voting against
the railroad proposition on election
day.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Aberdeen can not afford to let
the proposed Memphis & Pensacola
railroad go to any Of its neighbors,
who would be willing to pay hand
somely for it. That road is sure to
be built the whole length of the line,
in the near future and if We do not
improve the opportunity to secure
it that is now presented, a blow
will be struck at our very existence
from which we cannot recover. Do
not deceive yourself with the idea
that it will naturally and logically
come to Aberdeen without any eff
fort or aid on our part. We have
had sad experience of that sort in
the past, sufficient to teach an i'm
pressive lesson.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Ouida, who, in her day, wrote
novels that the whole English
speaking world took delight in, is
now living in the direst poverty.
But she has the satisfaction Of know
ing that her books are still selling
for the benefit of her publishers,
and that the dramatizations Of some
of her novels are still helping some
actresses to fame and fortune -
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
Best Medicine in the World for
Collie and Diarrhoea.

Il find Chamberlain Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoe Remedy to be the
best remedy in the world" says Mr..
c. c. Carter, of Skirum, Ala. II am
subject to cholera and diarrhoea. Last
spring it seemed as though | would die
and | think / would if / hadn't taken
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoee Remedy. 1 haven't been trou-
bled with it since until this week,
when / had very severe attack and
took half a bottle of of the twenty-five
cent size Chamberlain's Collie, ChOl-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, and this
morning feel like new man. For
sale by all medicine dealers.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

The store Of Messrs. f. Shebar d
Co.-The Boston Store-was bur
glarized late Sunday night, and
cash to the amount Of $1,000,
which had been carefully placed
aside to await banking hours, was
secured, everything else being un-
molested. The police have rounded
up several young boys Of the town
and secured a small portion Of the
money, but no trial has yet been
held, owing to the absence Of one Of
the party who escaped.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
Vote for 7. M. Henry for insur-
anCe Commissioner
Qualified and a Good Runner.

1t gives us great pleasure to COM
mend Tom Henry to the people
Of Mississippi We have known
him intimately for twenty-five years
and aside from being a frst-class
gentleman he Is peculiarly qualified
for the office Of Insurance Commits
sioner to which he aspires. His
fine race for Auditor, four years
ago, shows him to be a most excel
lent runner. -Pascagoula Democrat
Star.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
Notice TO Road Tax Payers.

Noice is hereby given to all tax
payers who are liable for road tax
for the year 1907, that the same are
now due and payable at this office,
and that said taxes will be delin-
quent after the 1st day of Novem-
Der, at which time an affidavit viii
be made by me against all parties
who have failed to pay said tax,
and the same viii be put in the
hands of a Justice of the Peace who
viii deal with said delinquents ac-
eording to law.
r. c. CRENsHAw,
Sheriff Il Tax Collector.
July 5, 1907.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
Bad Burn Quickly Healed.

Il am so delighted with what Cham
berIain's SalYe has done for me that /
feel bound to write and tell you So"
says Mrs. Robert MyttOn, 457 John
St, Hamilton, Ontario. MY little
daughter had a bad burn on her knee.
| applied Chamberlain Salve and it
healed beautifully" This salve allays
the pain of burn almost instantly.
It is for sale by all medicine dealers.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

A fire late Thursday night des-
troyed the building and drug store
of Messrs. Kinney & Wicks at Wren,
a prosperous village in this county.
The loss of the house and stock was
complete, with no insurance.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

1t is not at all probable that there
will be a dozen votes against the
new railroad bond issue next
Thursday, but why not give the
proposition a unanimous afirma-
tiXe2
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

President H. E. Reynolds Of the
Memphis & Pensacola railroad, ar
rived home Wednesday night, after
couple of weeks sojoun in Chi
cago. He has no news further than
that the work on the road is pro-
crossing in an entirely satisfactory
manner and everything is in good
shape.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
An Insidious Danger.

One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious dis
ease and before the victim realizes his
danger he may have fatal malady.
Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first
sign of trouble as it corrects irregu-
larities and prevents Bright's disease
and diabetes. j. l.. SHE'LL & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

When the baby is teething it is cross
and restless; it becomes feverish, and
in many cases vomits great deal and
oftentimes cannot even keep cool wa
ter on the stomach. All the delicate
little organs of the stomach are affect
ed, bringing on collie and diarrhoea.
CASCASWEET for babies and chill
dren makes the stomach right and al
lays Inflammation and prevents irri-
tation. Cascasweet makes the baby
happy and well. PHOENIX DRUG Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
if Foley's Honey and Tar fails TO cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the cough,
heals the lungs and prevents results
from a cold. Cures lagrippe coughs
and prevents pneumonia and con-
sumption. Contains no opiates. The
genuine is in yellow packages. Re-
fuse substitutes. ]. l.. SHELL 81 Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Mr.. J. T. Riggan, Of the Green
wood Springs vicinity, was visit
or here Wednesday, and gave a
good report as to crops in that Sec
ton of the county.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

The labor of the managers and
clerks for the primary election next
week will be greatly expedited by
printed poll lists and tally sheets
which have been provided for their
aid and convenience.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

The weather the past week has
been terribly warm and dry, better
suited to cotton growing than any
thing else, but rains are now badly
needed all over the county.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
LEMON ELIXIR,
A Pleasant emon Tonic.

Cures Indigestion, headache, mala-
ria, kidney disease, fever, chills, loss
of appetite, debility, nervous prostra-
ton, heart failure and appendicitis,
by regulating the Liver, Stomach,
Bowels and Kidneys. All druggist
sell it
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

The big ginning establishment of
the Clay County Oil Company.
heretofore operated in the old Bap-
fist church building in this city,
will be removed to the premises of
the oil mill plant for the approach
ing seasons business.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

The demand for mules for work
on the new railroad has created the
stiffest market as to prices that we
have ever experienced and the sup
ply is not at all sufficient. ANY
plug of mule will fetch a good
price now.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
I. NJ. Henry is qualified for In
SuranCe Commissioner.

At conference of directors of
the Peoples Oil Mill, Messrs. J. W.
Jordan, Kirby Lam, R. W. Eikner
and Manager Porter were appointed
a committee to purchase the cotton
ginning outfit that is to become a
part of the oil mill plant. 1t will
be ready to commence business at
the opening of the season.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Messrs. Abe Rubel & Co. an
nounce attractive inducements this
week in the way OF ladies shirt
waists, parasols and mems Oxfords.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

The faculty Of the Mississippi
Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege have our thanks for a copy Of
the twenty seventh annual cata-
logue, 19O6-19O7, of that popular
educational and industrial institu-
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

The Monroe County School Board,
consisting Of Messrs. Ben Darracott,
J. T. Riggan and c. H. Werner, with
Superintendent T T. Davenport,
has been in session this week, pre-
pairing for the next public school
term.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Mr.. Ernest Walton has purchased
the stock and good viii of the gro
Gerry house Of J. J. Easter, and viii
take charge of the business August
l. He is a good business young
gentleman and has a prosperous
future in prospect.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Nearly all old fashioned cough syr-
ups are eonstipating, especially those
that contain opiates. They don't act
just right. Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup contains no opiates. 1t drives
the cold out of the system by gently
moving the bowels. Contains Honey
and Tar and tastes nearly as good as
maple syrup. Children like it.
PHOENIX DRUG Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26
HONOR.

To live honorabIy you must live
within your income. Cultivate
the habit of thrift The best way
TO form this habit is TO open an
account with us-nO matter how
small. Then you will find it very
easy each week to add TO this ac-
count. You will always have more
than you spend. You will be
thrifty, You will be ready to meet
honorably every obligation. Be
able TO look every man in the eye
An Honest American.
BANK OF ABERDEEN.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Much matter in this issue is given
up to the interests of candidates in
discriminatory, who have a right to
the space as long as the price is paid.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

The services at St. Johns Epis-
copal church will be omitted next
Sunday, owing to the absence of the
Rector, Rev. E. >. Weed.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Mr.. Joseph 5. Houston, Com
mercial Agent of the Cotton Belt
Railroad in Memphis, who has been
connected with that road the last
fifteen years, has been appointed to
the same position for the same road
in St. Louis. the transfer being a
distinct promotion Of a worthy and
deserving employe His friends
here in his old Aberdeen home are
pleased to note his success and con-
graduate him upon the steady rise
in his chosen field of labor.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-07-26

Bad sick headaches, billiousness or
constipation are quickly relieved by
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Small
pill, sure pill, safe pill prompt and
pleasant in action. Sold by
PHOENIX DRUG Co.