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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
Widelv pistributed peposits.

Tale and soapstone are found in nearly
all the Atlantic slope states, and in
many of them the deposits are so favor
ably located as regards transportation and
markets as to make their development
profitable. During 1907 such quarries
were operated in Georgia, North Caro-.
lima, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, and Vermont. New York
which formerly had the distinction of
being the largest producer of tale in the
United States, was in 1907 forced TO give
first place to Virginia, whose product
represents about Al per cent OF the total
value. Deposits OF tale and soapstone
occur in several OF the Western states
also, but present conditions as regards
transportation and markets are not SUI
ficiently favorable to justify develop
ment except in California.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
PERSONAL PROPERTY
AT Public Auction!

viii sell &c Puollc Auction at my home, sit
uated on the Richardson road. opposite Jones
Bros stone shed, on Saturday. September
20, 1908, at l o'clock p. M, sharp the
folipwtng;
Il good COWS, two-year-old Holstein bull, l
yeArllng heifeT, calves, 2work horses, shoats,
abapt 100 chickens, 1 open buggy, l lumber
wagon. pung sleigh, two-horse pnng sleigh,
plough, / harrow, / double work harness
light express harness. l light driving harness. l
milk wagon and 10 cans, a quantity of corn in
the stock ana some fodder corn, and other ar
ticlcs too numerous to mention Sale positive,
rain or Shine.
PAUL KINGSTON.
G. N. BARBER, Auctioneer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

TIE TINES win publish Wants, Lost And
Found, For Sale. To Let. etc.--snorE advertise.
ments-at the rate OF four lines for TWENTY-FIVE
cenrs for the tirat insertion and I'VE cenIs for
each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

Ethel, the fourteen. months, old daugn-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Forth OF
burlington, is suffering from serious
burns on the abdomen and the burns
also extend around on the left side OF
her back The burns were sustained a
few days ago while she was in her moth
er's lap at the dinner table. The chld's
little sister while pouring a cup OF coffee
for their mother tipped over the cup,
and then the coffee pot, the contents Of
which went on the child.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

The Vermont State Historical society
has given into the charge OF Prof. G. II.
Perkins Of Burlington, state geologist,
three boxes Of Indian relics and curios,
about 600 pieces, which in 1884, were
presented Hiram A. Huse as librarian
OF the historical society By Or, J. NJ,
Currier of Castleton. Most of these
specimens were obtained in Bristol and
on the shores of Lake Bomoseen. For
the present they win not be displayed
m the state cabinet but can be seen
at any time on application to Professor
Perkins.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

FOR SALE-Two- tenement house. 20 Park
street Fine location ana exceptional oppoT-
tunity 70 get good home. House finished In
hard WOOD up to date closet room, bath, cleo
trio lights, ladRdry tubs, furnace, hot and cold
water. New mousse Leaving town reason for
selling. Sell at cost-teIms easy. Call and
lock ii over, ts6tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

FOR SALE Ia mile from Washington
village on X 4. ID. route, farm contains i40
acres timber enough for the place; abundance
of wood cuts 20 tons Of hay; 500 sugar trees (no
tools The fields are free from stones will
summer and Water 10 cows and team; good
buildin Is apple orchard. Win sell personal
at appraisal. Inquire OF the r. 3. Cate Real
Estate Agency, Barre, VI. 166u
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
WANTED

WANTED-Good second hand roll top desk
also one hat top desk Who's got 'em2 Al!
dress W., this Office i68ff
WANTED-To rent or take on shares farm
Could handle IS or % cows Address James
n. Roberts, GO Kim street, Barre. VI. i6st.s
WANTED-T 1siness block on Main street
with stores onsgrOund floor. Must pay well.
Would like TO exchange renting property IN
part payment. If Interested, let us hear from
you. y. A. Perry heal Estate Agency barre,
W iz1If
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

FOR sAIE-House, harm and shop. acres of
land, in the village OF Upper Cabot known as
the Il. Collins place Address George Laokey.
Montpelier, W., or tel. 5fi-6, Montpelier. I6stf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

There is said TO be most peculiar
freak of nature at Barber park, Bellows
Falls. As reported, big pine, probably
one hundred years old mas grown into an
oar which grows within two feet of II.
The branches of the two trees have
pushed out and penetrated the bark OF
one another until they have grown to-
gether and are really one tree putting
forth fine needles and oak leaves from
the INTERVIEWING branches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
RECENTLY LISTED PROPERTY IN THE
Il. b, CATE REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

Farm In Brookfeid, contains 100 acres. i-2
mile from Pond Village on stage road to Ran
dOlph Center. Farm will summer and winter
20 COWS and team. PleHty of wood and ii mber
for the farm. Good apple orchard, sells $500
year of apples. Ia free from stone: running
water az house and barn well fenced; 800 sug.
ar trees well equipped Buildings good. 2-stoTy
house. barn r x 81, with basement. Barn Is
clsphoarded tie up "A head of cattle, box stalls
in horse barn. 0ne-haf mile 10 schools
Price fer farm, including sugar tools, $500
Personal at invoice. Might exchange for city
property. 1851
Farm of 1856 acres, IL miles from the city;
euts 10 tons of hay with machine; wood for the
place; comfortable buildings; p cows now on
the place. Price for farm $2e00. Personal at
invoice. 0ne-half cash down. l56tf
Farm of about 100 acres. IL miles to Gran
iteYile, 3 miles 10 Williamstown; cuts 75 tons
of hey private creamery on the farm; school
less than 20 rods There is an extra good set Of
buildings, and 1t is an extra good farm Price
$3.50 i56tf
We also have some very nice tasty cottages at
a reasonable price Now is a good time to buy
a house as real estate In the city is sure to be
higher in fact, il going up every day, ] can
surprise you IN some bargains we have at pres
ent DO not delay but come and see us. Bol
stef Block, Barre. Vt l56f
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Garden Of the Northwest

rare opportunity TO get genuine productive
land cheap. We have got the land and YOU
can have your cnOice $500 to 5000 per acre.
Wheat, oats, barley, fax and timothy grow to
perfection; also fruit Of all kinds, Crop fail-
ures are unknown, rainfall being plentiful
BE your own boss and sit dawn in peace. COM
fort and Independence under your own apple
tree F9r further particulars address Home
seeker, Box l09 Walla Walla. Wash. i67t6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

House on East street, over i-2ac ofland.
Corner lot. House contains seven rooms !
bath. Porch on front and side hen house,
both spring and city water, Price only
e27OoOG I65tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

FOR sALE-House, barn and building 10
belonging to the estate of the late W. H. Hunt
ington. corner OF Washington and Charles
stfeet. inquire of Mrs, W. /. Huntington, on
the premises l44tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
NoTIoEl

Al. parties owing money to s. J. Sc
slss Co., formerly of Depot So, will
please call to settle same at store in
Seampini Block, opposite Granite street
s. j. sEGEL & COMPANY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
TALc AND soApsroNE.
Great Increase in Production, Says Geo
logical Survey.

Including the production Of fbrous
tale, most OF which is quarried at Gouv-
emeu, st. Lawrence county, ~ ~, the
total output Of tale and soapstone in the
United States in 1907 amounted 10 1897
$40 short tons, valued at 1881 ,0i7. an
increase over the production of 1906 Of
1876 short tons, or $50 per cent. in
quantity, and OF S99,4ol, or 7 per cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
Forms Of the Products.

The product of the quarries varies
from pare foliated tale 10 tine harder
steatie or soapstone. For use in the arts
il is either powdered or sawed into
slabs or manufactured into various ar
ticles. The powdered or -four tale is
used in the manufacture OF such diverse
products as flreproof paints, electric in
suIators, covering for steam pipes, foun'
dry facings, dynamite, paper, toilet
powder, leather lubricators, and soap.
The soapstone, now powdered is used
in the manufacture Of heartnstones, fur
mace Innings. laboratory tables, laundry
tubs. oven, foot warmers, and many
Other articles of everyday use. Some of
the purer varieties are manufactured
into pencils and gas tips, the tale suit
able for such uses bringing higher
price than any other produced in this
country,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

F. c. Williams,
Administrator of B. W. Braley's estate,
Newport, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

I0-room house, barn and largo lot on
Merchant street. A few fruit trees. Spring
water right decided with place. We would
like to show this place to you. Price only
$3.50. 90 Tor immediate sale. i55tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
Desirable Homes
FOR SALE
Now is the Time TO Buy,

Nearly new house. all modern, near Long
street, Has been built only a short timo
aud Is very desirable Contains nice rooms.
besides bath and closets. All hard wood
floors down stairs. Heated by furnacei hot
and cold water. Good sized lot. Price
only s.e50.O0 i55tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

i2-room house on Granite street. heated
by hot water, Rents readily for $500 per
month. Is in good condition and cost the
present owner sSOOOO. Price only 5000 co.
i55tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

House and lot near Beckley street for
only $4,000 on easy terms. A small pay
msnt down, the balance as rent. House is
nearly new. l55tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

The imports Of tale into the United
States have never been large, Though the
prices obtained are usually somewhat
higher than the averages shown for the
domestic product, and the values quoted
for the foreign material are at point OF
shipment and are exclusive of freight
and duty. The reason for these higher
values may be attributed to the fact that
only the fancy grades, which are used
for The manufacture of face powder and
for medicinal purposes, are imported into
this country. The imports for 1907
amounted to 10000 short TONS valued at
Sl26,39l, as compared with 5,643 short
tons, valued at $67sls, in l9o6-an in.
crease of nearly 80 per cent. in quantity
and value.
A statistical report on the production
Of tale and soapstone has just been is
sued by the United States geological sur
vey as an advance chapter from MIN
eral Resources OF the United States,
Calendar Year 1907" Copies Of this re-
port may be obtained by applying to the
director of the survey at Washington,
ID. G.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
WORK WANTED

WANTED-Place to do light house work by
middle aged woman, home more OF an object
than wages Address b. 80 Keith ave. i69t3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE--A Blaslus piano, ii first rIa,
CONDITION a bargain II, &, Whitaker.
"Ni'hAhN oNttL Iasl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02

six-room house on French estate. Prao-
tically new, All hard wood floors, heated
and lighted. Excellent cellar, with cement
ed bottom. Good sized lot We would like
an offer for this. 265tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-02
Features of the Industry.

BY far the larger number of tale and
soapstone quarries are operated or con.
trolled BY the manufacturers, and only
a comparatively small part q the output
is sold in the crude state. In 1907, how
ever, an unusually large proportion Of
the production was sold in the crude
CONDITION. The quantity sold crude in
1906 was 1921 short tons, having an
average value Of 1896 per ton; in 1907
the marketed production OF rough or
manufactured soapstone was 25,53s
tons, at an average price OF SlS6; so
that while the quantity sold exhibited a
gain Of 1927 short tons, or about 90
per cent, the total value decreased 49,,
7l2. The average price for ground soap
stone was the same in 1907 as in 1906
but prices for manufactured or partially
manufactured materials were higher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

has ever known. He is metallurgy's
genius, combining into. one personality
as he does the last of the old type
Of practical miner, the first Of the new
miner of science and the genius of
the adventurous gold hunter. The
story of his life is the history Of the
exploitation and operation of the rich
est mines on earth, and one by no
means barren of high romance.
Mr. Hammond was born in San
Francisco in 1856 when the California
gold quest was near its zenith, and
II may be said of him that the atmos-
phere he breathed bore the fever of
gold-love. In his youth Hammond al
ready was the wonder of the old
miners because of his knack in find
ing gold and his apparently innate
knowledge Of gold bearing ores.
The great wealth of the late Cecil
Rhodes is due to the famous Ameri-
can engineer more than to any other
single man. When the South African
Exploitation company was organized
Hammond was called at salary then
utterly unheard of. 1t was he who
found the Rand gold The history of
the Transvaal and Rhodesia is the
history of John Hays Hammond's
work for Barney Barnato and Cecil
Rhodes.
Hammond was accounted one of the
leaders in the unfortunate Jameson
raid and the uprising against the
Beers in johannesburg, which result
ed in the capture of Hammond and
three others of the conspirators.
While he was waiting trial for his life
the engineer was paroled on his
honor, to go to Cape Town for his
health. Against the pleadings of his
wife and friends he went back to his
prison when the time was up, stood
trial, was condemned to death, but
finally escaped by the payment of
fine, a concession gained for him
largely through the American state
department.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
The Great spnrk,s show


Beldng is to have circus this year.
The great Sparks Shows, travelling on
their own special train will be in this city
with their big tents on Thursday afternoon
and evening, June 4th. Speaking Of these
shows the Cleveland Leader says;
The exhibitions given by the John H.
Sparks Shows in this city is an illustra-
ton Of what a man OF genius and ability
can DO towards improving a rather deca-
dent institution Mr.. Sparks has taken
the old one ring circus as basis, and has
elaborated an exhibition that has stirred
the blood Of the most blaze amusement
seeker. He has injected new life into the
sawdust arena. made it a modern. dash
ing high Favored form Of amusement.
mr.. Sparks has earned the gratitude of
al who remember the happy circus days
of youth, and the liberal patronage which
he received is proof that he has touched
a popular chord.
This kind Of testimony can be presented
in large quantities, for this show never
fails to to create the same kind Of an i'm
preston everywhere. No one should fail
to witness the performances te be given
in this city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
German Apple Pudding.

Here is one way to use some OF
your tart apples and is called Ger
man apple pudding: Butter your pud-
ding dish and put in layer of fine
bread crumbs, dot with butter, then
layer thinly sliced apples. sprinkle
OF cinnamon and cloves, few raisins,
another layer of bread and so on until
your dish is full, top layer being bread.
Dissolve one-half cup or more of sugar,
according to the size of your pudding,
In three cups of hot water and pour it
over the pudding and bake three-quar-
tiers OF an hour. Cover the dish for
the first half hour, then let brown.
Serve with milk or alone. This is a
very cheap pudding and is fine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
Imitation Canton emner.

Take young carrots, scrape care.
fully, cut In pieces the size of the
West Indian preserved ginger; par.
boil gently to keep from breaking,
drain carefully, let lie on sieve all
night The next day weigh, put equar
parts of sugar with tablespoon of es.
sence of ginger. the yellow rind of one
half a lemon, and one-fourth pint OF
water TO each pound of carrots; sim
mer gently four hours, then lift the
pieceSout carefully. put In small jars.
removing the lemon peel; boil the
strip quickly for ten minutes. add a
wine glass of brandy TO a pint; when
cold seal same as jelly and keep in
a cool place
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
How She Kent Younn.

Some one once asked a woman how
II was she kept her youth so wonder
fully. Her hair was snowy white, she
was so years old and her energy was
waning but she never impressed one
with the idea Of age, for her heart
was still young in sympathy and in
terests.
And this was her answer: II knew
how TO forget disagreeable things.
tried to master the art of saying pleas
ant things did not expect too much
of my friends. | kept my nerves well
in hand, and did not allow them to
bore other people. l tried to find any
work that came to hand congenial"-
Woman
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
NEWSPAPER MEN HELPED SOME

at was not the moneyed men of Wall
street who saved this country in its
time Of panic. but the newspaper men
of the country whose optimistic editorials
repaired much of the damage done -
Such was the statement of President
Evans in his annual address at the
editorial meeting in Oklahoma last week.
mot the money of financiers, nor the
maneuvering of politcans-helpfu as
this may have been-that helped" said Mr.
Evans. shut the continual hammering by
editors OF Oklahoma and other states at
the silver lining beneath the ominous
financial cloud The papers, the speaker
declared, never would get what is coming
to them until the people Of this state and
the country at large realize that it was
the editor and his cheerful view Of the
situation that saved the country from dis
sruction at the hands of INSCRIPTIONS
money jugglers and the omnlpresent
pessimist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
HINTS ON CANNING
REMEMBER THESE WHEN PUT
TING UP FRUIT.
Nothing But the Best Materials Should
Be Used II Good Results Are
,Expected-Never Attempt
to Hurry Work.

/. Don't make mistake and wait
until the special fruit In season is
nearly over and then pay the highest
prices for It,
2. Don't think overripe, soft fruit
makes good preserves or jellies.
3. Don't ever use anything but the
best materials for good results.
A. Don't use what is called "a" or
soft" white sugar or brown; use
graduated white sugar for preserves
and jellies.
B. Don't use graduated sugar for
spiced fruit; use light brown only.
6. Don't make spiced fruit too sweet;
four pounds of light brown sugar to
seven pounds of fruit is good proper
ton.
z. Don't use an overabundance OF
spices-too much makes 1t taste bit
ter.
8. Don't cover preserves or jellies
while cooking-they are apt to boil
over.
8. Don't use cold sugar for jellies;
measure the strained fruit juice; to
each pint allow one pound of the best
graduated sugar, put it on platter in
a warm oven to heat, and add 1t to the
boiling liquid.
10. Don't use jars or glasses for pre-
serves that have been used for pick
les.
IL. Don't put hot preserves In cold
glasses or jars and not expect acct
dents; have the glasses or jars In
scalding water, rinse well, then fill as
quickly as possible.
II. Don't allow preserves to stand
about after they are cold; put melted
paraffin on. cover with lids, wash off
every trace of sickness and put in
cool, dark, dry place for future use.
ID. Don't expect to make good pre-
serves "hit or miss" they require
great care combined with the best ma
terials and exact measurements to in
sure success.
IA. Don't allow preserves to cook
over hot fire and not expect them to
stick and scorch.
is. Don't let them cook without stir
ring, even when the fire is slow.
16 Don't cook preserves on gas
range without an asbestos mat.
II. Don't cook preserves i'm an old
kettle which is used for other pur-
poses.
Is. Don't use thin agate saucepan;
an old-fashioned porcelain iron pre-
serving kettle is best.
10. Don't use the old-time bell
metal" brass preserving kettles unless
they are cleaned and polished as our
grandmothers did them, otherwise
they are dangerous articles.
20. Don't leave the preserving, jelly
making or canning to servants; they
will not take the time and trouble that
you would to have them right.
FL. Don't think you can hurry pre-
serves; it is out of the question to do
so and yet have them perfect
%. Don't forget to rub the bottom of
the preserving kettle freely with olive
oil to prevent sticking.
%. Don't pare peaches, pears, 3ine.
apples, OF even apples with steel
knife-it darkens the fruit Use a
silver knife.
"a. Don't neglect to drop apples,
pears, peaches and all light-colored
fruit into bowl of cold water as you
do them to prevent discoloration be-
fore cooking.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

IT Is just as necessary to select the
right sort of men for the state senate and
house Of representative as it is to renomi-
nate Governor Warner The Boxers
opposed his measures last year and were
strong enough to block the wheels Of
legislation and cost the people Of Michigan
thousands Of dollars. This is a splendid
opportunity to endorse Warner and at the
same time retire to private life the pro-
fessional politicians who publicly demand
to rule or policy,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

IT is said that some people cry before
they are hurt, and when they find they
have received no injury they wonder why
they ever cried. That seems to be the
case with many Of the railroads in this
country. They give vent to loud lamen-
tations when some Of the states voted for
two passengerrate and prophesied
that they would become bankrupt. But
today in those same states and notably in
Iowa, the returns show net gain for the
roads on their passenger business. II
generally comes to pass when a moderate
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
BOARD of Review NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
OF Equalization and Review of the city Of
Beldlng will meet in the Council Rooms in
said city at o'clock in the forenoon on
Monday, May IS, l9o8 and on Tuesday
May 90, 1908, and as long thereafter as
may be deemed necessary, for the purpose
Of reviewing the assessment rolls of the
city of Beldng. Said board of review
will be in session from nine o'clock in the
to 2 o'clock noon and from one
o'clock in the afternoon until 5 o'clock in
the afternoon of each day.
Dated at city of Beldng, Mich, this 9Th
day Of May, A. D. 1908.
W. S. Eddy, City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
How Cathedral Will Look When Com.
pieted.

900, and the advocates of a more ex-
pensive building urged that building
operations were more expensive now
than ever.
The expensive brownstone walls of
the old church,, which stood intact,
have been discarded because the ma
terial has developed poor resistance
to New York's flexible climate.
This new church will be French
Gothic in architecture, rather palmer
for such style than is usual, and the
material will be stone. The Cathedral
Of Bourges will be followed, and also
that of Amiens and Westminster alb
hey. There will be tower with four
spires and smaller spires elsewhere.
A special feature will be a spacious
entrance Gin the avenue front, en-
riched with statues.