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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
Hard Timss IN Kan,aa.

The old days Of grasshoppers and
drought are almost forgotten In the pros
porous Kansas Of today; although citi.
zen Of Codell, Earl shamburg. has not
yet forgotten hard time he encoun.
tered. He says; II was worn out and
discouraged BY coughing night and day.
and could find no relief till tried DR..
Kings New Discovery. II took less
than one bottle to completely cure me-"
The safest and most reliable cough and
cold cure and lung and throat healer
ever discovered. Guaranteed by the Red
Cross Pharmacy. SOC and sl00 Trial
bottle free,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
AMUSEMENT NOTES
arhe Mayor Of Laughland. .

Announcement Is made that Tom Wa.
ters viii appear Al the Barre opera
house, Monday, Oct. "a, In The Mayor
Of lAughlandN This season, under the
direction OF Atessn, Nixon and thinner
man, Mr.. Waters fnds himself at the
head Of a largo and talented company,
and with an equipment Of scenery and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14

costumes that any star might well be
proud Of. As may easily be guessed,
~Laughland" Is constructed solely for
comedy purposes. II hasn't a dull mo
ment from start 70 finish. and II the
newspaper notices from nearby cities
may be believed, "a one Of the brightest,
snappiest shows now before the public.
There Is a numerous chorus Of pretty
girls, who find ample opportunity TO dis
play a great array Of handsome cos
tunes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
ITALIAN MINISTER RS
CAUGHT IN a FLOOD
Baron des Planches Has Narrow Escape
While Motoring.

Paris. Oct l2--Baron Mayor des Plan
ches, the Italian minister to the United
States, while travelling in an automobile
near Valence, department Of the Drome
Thursday night, suddenly found himself
unable To proceed, owing To the road
being washed away by the recent floods
He had great difficulty in reaching
Saint yeliers by a<roundabout route, and
had several narrow escapes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
Excursion to Montreal, We'd. Oct. is

On Wednesday, October is, the Cna.
trail Vermont railway will sell excursion
tickets TO Montreal and return AZ the
following reduced rates: Williamstown,
South Barre, Barre Montpelier and Mid.
dlesex $3.50; Waterbury and stations
north to Williston, inclusive s2.2s. Re.
turn limit October Is, 1907. See small
band bills for regular trains and otaer
particulars.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
BRYAN COULDN'T FIND AN
AVERAGE MkGfe ABROAD
But He Did in This Country, and He's
the Common Man.

Richmond, Va, Oct. l2,-William Jen-
nings Bryan arrived in this city yester-
day and was escorted to the fair grounds
by reception committee ii loo. headed
BY band Tic was introduced to the
vast crowd assembled on the grounds by
Ex-Governor Montague, and spoke more
than a hour, His subject was The Ave-
rage Man"
Mr.. Bryan declared that the common
man in this country was the average
man, and that in no country he had Wis
tied abroad did he find an average man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
MONDAY, OCTOBER u. 1901.
Overhaul Your Horoscops,

Compute the value II the chance you
have and nse some 81 yonT annual IN
come % insure the value u that chance
6sth year National Life Insurance com
pany, Montpelier VI, lmutuall.
S. s. Ballard, General Agent. Mont.
peiier, n. u. nallaFd, Local Agent, Barre,
VI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years No appetite, and what did eat
distressed me terribly, Burdock Blood
Bitters cured mel. H. Walker, Sun
bury. Ohio.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema,
sores or any itching of the skin Deans
Ointment gives instant relief, cures
quickly Perfectly safe for children.
All druggists sell It.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14

Constipation causes headache, nausea,
dizziness. Iangour, heart palpitation.
Drastic physics grippe, sicken, weaken the
bowels and don't cure. Doan's Regulets
act gently and cure constipation. IS
cents. Ask your druggist.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
Becoming independent.

"Me son earned his first SIS today He
was after spendin' twenty. one years pre-
parin' fur it"
Good graeiousl What is his profess
sion 2"
Hes q voter."-IIarper's Weekly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or sufIfr a cut, bruise, burn or
scald. BE prepared. DR.. Thomas Be
lecfric OH instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
The N. D. Phelps Co.,
1876 North Main St.,
BARRE, VERMONT.
Music Han.

Miles brick block has been put in fine
shape, and is ready to let for dancing
parties, meetings and other entertain
ments. An excellent and safe fire es.
cape has been erected at the rear Of the
building, with entrance into the Gordon
block Orders for the hall will be left
at coal Office of y. NJ Miles, l22 North
Main street, in Moore Il Ovens store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
NAVAL OFFICER
INSANE IN PARIS.
Commander Briggs, Retired, Is Victim
OF Persecution MANN.

Paris. Oct. 1.-THE strange action Of
Commander John B. Briggs, L. S. n.
retired, is causing alarm TO his friends
here. lie appears to be suffering from
the persecution mania Yesterday he
created scene at prominent hotel,
imagining that 600 persons were pursu-
ing him.
The navy department at Washington
has been notified, and in the meantime
Commander Briggs probably viii be sent
to an asylum.
John Bradford Briggs was acquitted BY
court martial at Manila, on April III,
1905, on a charge of having run the
United States cruiser Baltimore ashore
in Malacca strait, in September, 1904;
with failure 10 report the accident to
the commander in chief on the Asiatic
station and with Misrepresentation in
regard to the amount of damage done
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-14
COAL! COAL!

Buy now but before buying talk with
US. Lowest prices of the year. We
handle DL.& W., DE- H., and Scranton
free burning Goals, and can quote you on
them these pricesi
Nut, Stove and Egg. .S8. 90
Irate ........ ...s............... L./o
We also handle several grades Of Le-
high Goals and would be pleased to talk
with you about them. All inquiries an.
swered promptly.
d. vi. MILES,
Office i22 10. Main St Tards OF Blackwell ST.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

leys and uplands and therefore they kept
themselves well prepared to repel the
invasion of the enemy. Every day the
warriors-ighters in name only. for they
lived in peace with all who would counte-
nance peace-would go out into the open
country and practice with arms. Also
they would try their strength at wrest-
ling, boxing, running and leaping. So
they became a powerful people In
strength and endurance. Thus they were
safe from their covetous neighbors who
feared TO invade Goodland territory.
But one small country lying alongside
Goodland became so envious of its thrifty
neighbors' contentment and plenty that
its people decided to employ an old
witch. who lived In the mountains, to
assist them in taking possession of the
much coveted country.
"You must get rid Of Jacob Corbin,
the smith," declared the old witch. HE
II is who makes the armour and weapons
by which you are held In check. So
long as he makes such splendid weapons
and armour you cannot get together an
army that can stand against the Good
landers."
But how shall we go about the bust
ness of Kidding the country Of Jacob Cor
binT" asked the leader of the band OF
men who had gone to enlist the aid of
the old witch In their wicked enterprise.
leave that to me- said the old
witch. grinning cunningly. 'I'll attend
to that part of the work"
And 80 the envious people OF the coun-
try called Envydom left the matter Of
doing away with Jacob Corbin in the
hands of the old witch. And the fol-
lowing day she went down into the beau
tiful valley Of Goodland, directing her
steps to the smiths shop at the very
outskirts Of the village. But as she went
along she changed her appearance so
that no one would know her, and when
she stepped to the door of the smiths
shop she was disguised as a poor widow
with a very sad face. Bowing respect
fully to Jacob Corbin the old witch said:
Pray, good man, are you not the great
armourerT'
Jacob Corbin laid his hammer aside
and came to speak with the woman
whose sad face had won his sympathy.
Yes. my good woman, I'm Jacob Cor
bin, the smith. Can l be of service to
your
''Sir, my last son. youth, lies dying
and asks me to fetch you TO his bedside.
We live in the country many miles from
the village, and we shall be weary Of
foot ere we reach there. But so anxious
is my son to see you--for he has a secret
to confde to you about the making of
chained armour-that he begged me not
to tarry to rest, but TO be of with you
as soon as you could arrange to accom-
pany me-"
Being a good man, and having no sus-
picions in his heart, Jacob Corbin told
his son to go on with the work that was
on the anvil. He also told him to give
the news of his journey to the wife and
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

shall put you out Of the way, for you
are too skiilful a man to let live-so long
as you belong to the enemy"
All that night Jacob Corbin passed In
the tumble-down old shanty, a strong
armed guard stationed about him. He
did not sleep a wink and sat wondering
what course to pursue on the morrow.
And while Jacob was thus suffering
captivity his wife and children were up,
and doing at their own village. They
had patiently waited till nightfall for
his return, but as the hours passed and
the village lights went out one by one
they became very uneasy about his pro-
longed stay.
Why. your father has had time to go
to and return from the very borders of
our country" said Nancy Corbin to her
son and daughter. "It is very strange;
and l think we should go In search OF
him. Suppose he should have fallen into
the hands of the Envydomites7
This thought made Andy and Rachel
tremble with fear for their kind father
whom they loved so dearly. So. when
the hour-glass told them that 1t was past
bed time they decided TO go in the direc-
tion their husband and father had gone,
hoping to meet him en- route homeward.
But as a precaution against rousing
Jacobs anxiety on their account, should
he return home by another route and
find them all missing 1t was decided to
have Rachel remain at home and wait
<or her father. or news of him.
After her mother and brother. with
lantern in hand. had departed on their
way Rachel sat a long time by the win
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

daughter when he should go home at
. noon for his dinner "And say that
may not return till night he added as
he left the shop in company with the
old witch, who appeared to be a good
and honest woman of the poorer class.
All that afternoon Jacob Corbin trav-
eled on foot in the company of the dis
guised witch. At nightfall they stopped
at little isolated house whose roof OF
thatch was falling in and whose windows
were broken out. Here we are, my
good smith" said the witch. And she
led jacob into the miserable shack where
a musty smell hung over everything.
'sit you on the floor, my good smith,
for you'll ind nothing else to sit upon"
But as she said these words the old
witch resumed her own horrible appear
ance, and Jacob Corbin realized sudden
ly that he had fallen into n trap He
turned to make his escape, nut IN so do
ing ran into the arms of several strong.
armed men. "Ah ha. we've got you,
Master armourerl And now, before we
kill you we want you to forge some
weapons and armour for u.s. The speak
er was one of the armed force that sur
rounded him.
You belong to the country of Envy
DOM said Jacob, recognizing the men.
you guess rightly" laughed several
of the number And what's more, We'll
soon own your own pretty country of
Goodland. We now intend to put you to
work making swords and battle axes for
us to use In the war we shall soon wage
against your countrymen. And as soon
as we are through with your services we
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
The Magic Cap
BIZ ANNIE JAMES.

Once there lived In a pretty village
family by the name OF Corbin. There
was the father. Jacob Corbin, the mother,
Nancy Corbin, the son, Andy Corbin, and
the daughter, Rachel Corbin. Jacob Cor
bon was a smith. making armour and
weapons, and his son Andy assisted him.
Il was known far and wide throughout
the land that the armour and shields
made by Jacob Corbin were the very best
and that the weapons of his make were
the strongest and surest- No sword
blade ever broke that the smith Corbin
had passed from his workshop, and no
shield was ever pierced that bore the
print Of Jacob Corbin's hammer. And so
II was that he and his young son were
kept very busy from morning till night
filing the many orders that poured into
them for weapons and armour.
And so it came to pass that the coun-
try in which Jacob Corbin lived was
strong on account of its warriors and
their splendid equipments for battle.
And no country adjoining ever dared to
engage 1t in warfare. for all knew that
to do SO meant sure defeat.
Now, the name of this country was
Goodland, and its Inhabitants were true
to their country's name. They were a
peace-loving people and dwelt in harmony
within their own domain. But they
knew that they were surrounded by war
like people who coveted their rich val
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

dow watching the two roadways that
passed their cottage In the hope OF see
Ing her fathers form approaching. But
being little girl, and unused to being up
late at night, she soon fell into light
sleep from which she was aroused by
gentle touch on the shoulder. Quickly
opening her eyes she saw standing just
outside the open window beautiful fair
haired maiden, probably fifteen years Of
age. I'm a fairy" said the maiden,
putting her hand on Rachers head, and
know that your father is in trouble.
An old witch, one whom / know very
well to be a most wicked one, has lured
him from his home into the enemy'e
country. He is now imprisoned in an old
and ruined cottage which stands just
over the border of Envydom. l can lend
my assistance to you to rescue your
father, but / am helpless alone"
''Oh, help me, gracious fairy" cried
Rachel eagerly. "Tcll me how l may as
sist In rescuing my dear father from
the clutches of the wicked Envydomites."
Come with me-" said the fairy. Rachel
hurriedly did as she was bidden. and soon
the two were off down the same road
Nancy and Andy had gone over an hour
before. After a long walk they over
took Rachel's mother and brother for
they had given out foot-sore from the
brambles, and had paused by the road
side to rest a bit. You may believe the
good woman and the anxious boy were
surprised when Rachel approached them
in the company of fairy.
Rachel soon told her story, and Nancy
and Andy promised the fairy that they
would go home and wait developments.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
A Jolly Game for Children.

Children, did you ever play the game
called up a Tree? During the warm
season when you can be out Of doors 1t
is great sport to play up a Tree" on
the lawn beneath real trees. Chairs
should be placed in n circle on the lawn,
all the players save one being seated.
The odd one, boy or girl, is elected to
stand in the center OF the circle and wait
lis or her chance (which is found through
quick wit and tongue) to procure the
seat OF one OF the players.
A Speaker is chosen to conduct the
game which goes as follows; The
Speaker is seated in the circle; and
turning to the child on his right asks
the question: Where do palm trees
waveT' Hhe name of the palm tree is
simply given here as an example, the
speaker beginning with any tree he may
wish to name) The player thus questioned
must quickly rise and as quickly answer.
Africa" In the case Of the answer be-
ing tardily given, or incorrectly given,
the boy or girl in the center Of the circle
has his or her opportunity to get seat
by answering promptly and correctly.
Thus the slow-answering one must take
the center OF the circle and await his
turn to stree" some one. The boy or girl
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
BY WILLIAM WALLACE. JR.

Joe and Jim were brothers, aged eleven
and nine years With their parents they
had gone to the mountains for summer
and early fall outing. They lived In log
cabin that was situated on the side Of
gently -sloping mountain. and below them
ran most delightful little stream which
was full of as fine trout as boys could
wish for.
But the sport of fishing although at
tended by wonderful success in the way
of big catch-soon grew monotonous to
Joe and Jim, and they wished for some
thing bit more exciting" 1t thrilled
them through and through to hear their
father and his men friends relating hair
raising adventures with bears and noun
tain lions; and nothing less than a bear
hunt-with a real live bear cornered-
would suffice to satisfy their boyish long
ing for adventure.
One day as they wandered down the
mountain side, with fishing rods and lines
swung over their shoulders, Jim said to
Joe: wish we were of on bear hunt
instead of fshin'. Don't your"
"Well, s'pose we go a bear-huntin' I"
suggested Joe. ~ bet there's bears up on
top this very mountain. All we got to do
is to look for them"
But we didn't ask mother If we might
co. said Jim. boy who was never so
thoughtless as to disobey his parents and
who never. under any circumstances
went away from home without their per-
mission. "she said we might go fshin,
but she didn't say anything about bear
hunting. What do you say to running
back and askin' ner?''
"Well, maybe we'd better put 1t off till
tomorrow, It's so late," said Joe. Wen
want some trout for supper anyway, SO
let's go on down to the creek and fish
awhile"
They fshed for an hour or more with
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
When Joe and Jim Met TWO Bears

pretty fair success, and the day being
warm they decided to lie down In the
shade of big tree to rest before starting
home, a distance of about a mile. Put
ting their fish on a string they dropped
them in the edge of the swiftly flowing
water; then stretching themselves on the
warm earth they proceeded to take nap
after the manner of boys on a quiet sum-
mer afternoon when the surroundings are
so conducive to sleep. Just as Joe went of
into dreamland, and Jim was on the point
Of following him. there came a call from
down the mountain side. To Jim's drowsy
ears it sounded like Hello! I'm lostr
He sat up and rubbed his eyes wide, and
calling to his dreaming brother to awake,
Informed him that someone was lost
down the mountain side. Il heard 'em
call out, Hello an then they said, I'm
lost. SO we must go down and find what
is wanted. 1t may be some stranger from
town that has lost his way"
Joe reused himself from a most pleas
ant dream of eating buckwheat cakes and
honey, and pulling himself together sat
up and listened. "Aw, you was just
dreamin -, he declared, hearing nothing.
But just as he finished this remark there
came the call again. Then without delay
Joe and Jim, after seeing that their string
OF flsh was securely fastened, hurried
off down the mountain side In the direc-
tion frcm which the call came.
"It's a boys voice." said Joe. "If 1t
was a mans it would be louder and not
so often" This remark was occasioned
by the oft repeated call of "Hello!"
which came echoing up the mountain side.
Joe and Jim did what they called
"makin' tracks, which meant they went
at a rapid pace down the rugged path to
which their bare feet had grown accus-
toned. And at regular intervals they gave
an answering "Hello! We're comlng!"
to the lost one crying out in the woods
on the lower part of the mountain side.
AS they drew nearer to the spot where
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

not fearing to trust Rachel with so good
an escort as fairy. So, after resting
a little longer they turned their faces
homeward, Rachel and the fairy pursuing
their journey.
AS soon as they came within sight OF
the old house where Jacob was held
prisoner the fairy took from the end Of
her wand a tiny cap which she blew
into a large-sized one. Then handing
1t to Rachel she said: N"You must now go
forward to the house, wearing this cap.
As soon as you put 1t on you will as
sumo the shape of the old witch that
led your father hither. Say to the guard
about the place that you have important
business with the smith, and as they
must all be sleepy they would better
stretch out on the ground and take nap.
As soon as they fall asleep-which will
be within a few minutes-you remove
the cap, show your father who you are
and lead him forth. And. let him re-
member this warning: Beware Of all
strangers who would lead him away from
his own town Now, after you have
shown your father your face, put the
cap on again, so that in the event Of
any Of the guard waking as you pass out
they will not be suspicious. If question
ed, just put your finger to your lips and
smile and nod your head knowingly. Then
the wicked guard will think you have
some wicked motive in leading the pris-
oner away, but will rest assured that you
will soon return with him. Once over the
boundary of their country you are safe
But, good fairy, will not you await
me here? My father will want to thank
you for your great kindness"
NO, my dear child. do not work for
thanks. Besides, l am fully aware of
your fathers good heart, and know before
hand how grateful you will be. also read
the generous thoughts within your own
noble little heart. So, must say fare
well and be going. II you follow my In
structions you'll be safe"
but the magic cap?" said Rachel.
Keep it for future use," said the fairy.
If you or yours are ever in distress
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

holding the center Of the circle is said
to be ''up a tree" and only gets down
upon answering the question that the
Speaker" has asked of one Of the play
ers who is either tardy in answering or
responds with the wrong answer.
And so the game proceeds. each boy
and girl In the circle being asked where
some certain kind of tree waves. Just
as long as the Speaker" does not run
out of tree names the game can continue,
but he must not ask for the location Of
certain tree more than once during the
game; If he does he has made an error
and must himself take the center Of the
circle, being then "up a tree" In this
case the player at his right assumes the
role of Speaker" and the game con-
tiuues.
few Of the trees that are com
monty named In the game are the
willow, elm. oak, cedar, pine, hickory,
rubber, olive, rosewood, date palm, fg,
orange, hemlock, quaking asp, peach,
apple, mahogany, walnut. chestnut and
spruce.
In the case of the North American trees
being named the answer should give the
name of the state where it is most abun-
dant.