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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
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Mead,s Candidacy.

TIE announcement in our news col
umns yesterday that Hon. John A. Meal
OF this city will be candidate for THE
nomination for lieutenant governor be.
fore the next Republican state conven.
ton win receive the hearty endorsement
o. Republicans not only in his home
city but throughout this county and
the state at large. At this distance
there seems to be no doubt that the
head Of the next successful state ticket
will be Lieut. Gov George ii. Proutv for
governor, this seemingly being assured.
Doctor Mead's qualifications for tais.
OF any other, high office are too well
known to require rehearsal. Thoroughly
educated, widely travelled, he is an ex-
ponent Of the possibilities for the great
est business success IN Vermont. lie
assumed the management Of The Howe
scale works after It had been thrice
bankrupt losing for those interested ii
rrctly and indirectly about S3,000Q00 7
and by rare business aeunen and ex-
ecutive sagacitg placed It almost in.
mediately upon a divident paving basis.
For years Dr.. Mead's great factory has
been the largest in this city, employing
some 600 men, and one OF the chiefest
manufacturing mainstays Of this state.
The same organizing ability he would
take to public office
The field seems to be clear for Doc
tor Mead's success. His acquaintance
throughout the state Is exceptionally
large AMI he Is already assured Of III.
duential support Il viii be remembered
that he came within a few votes Of be-
ing nominated for lieutenant governor
in 1904, This cannot fail to be favor
ing factor in q canvass ia 1908.
Or. Meals Republieanism + mques.
toned AZ all times. in season and ont
Of season, he has contributed largely
to the success Of the Republican party
and for those principles for which the
party stands Rutland News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
DIED IN RRAINTREE.
Allen Flint Had Been iii For About Two
Years.

Randolph, Feb. rs. Allen Flint, liv.
ing in The town Of Braintree, few miles
from here passed away Sunday, after a
period OF two years Of i'll health, the
grippe being the immediate cause Of
his death For some time he has suffer
ca from what was supposed to be a
slight shock Of paralysis and when the
prevailing epidemic attacked MIN, he All
ter 4 Iittle sank into comatose state
from which be never rallied.
He leaves wife who is i'll with the
same trouble and ten children, six boys
and four girls all Of whom live in this
vicinity.
The funeral win be attended at his
late home on Wednesday, the Rev
Fraser Metzger officiating and the in
terment will be in the family lot not
far from his home. George Flint, whose
work Of organizing ranges has made
him 50 well known, is a son of the de-
ceased.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
Speaks Soothing words.

Not few people and newspapers
talk as though President Roosevelt
was to be the issue in the next national
convention, where as he has eliminated
himself az candidate Mean
wblle the sooner Republicans lid them
selves Of the idea that Roosevelt Is to
be placed on trial at the national con.
pention, the better enanee we shall
have to get together on a winning can
iidate and the greater will be our
chances OF vietory at the polls the com,
ing Noyember-B Burlington rec Press
Step softly and speak gently brother
lest you wake Up the dear old lady
sleep Il natures great restorer aud
while sleeping the tendency 70 SHINING
Is absent. When the turmoil and the
strife is over, when the red artillery
Of conflict is again Roosevelt and
Rooseyeltism is decided and blood again
flows in its accustomed channels instead
OF in the gutter, some kind friend will
tap gently at the door of the sanctum
and the Free Press will wake up as
rested and soothea and wakeful as
healthy baby at o'clock in the morn
ing Sleep on, dear one. we win watch
outside and no bogie man shall enter
except over our lifeless corps. -Benning-
ton Banner
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Col. (also Municipal Judge, Represen-
tatiye, and residing in- Brattlcboro) Ern-
est W. Gibson has announced his aspira
tions for senator from Windham county.
While representing Brattleboro in the
lower branch Of the legislature in 1905,
Gibson had the reputation OF being one
Of the est-dressed men there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
ruNBR1peE MANS DEATH.
Wallace W. Swan Was One of Promin-
emit Citizens.

Tunbridge. Feb. ls.-The town and
vicinity loses very able and promn.
ent citizen in the death Of Wallace w
Swan. which occurred quite suddenly at
his home Friday evening Of Bright's dis
ease. He sustained quite a severe at
tack some two years since. but had been
able to attend to his usual duties the
past few months and until few minutes
OF the end
He had served as town representative
for more than score Of years, as con
stable and collector, many wears as sec.
rotary Of the Worlds fair society. local
agent for Vermont and Union Mutual
Fire Insurance companies and was con-
neeted with the settlement Of many es-
tates.
The funeral from the E ". Baptist
church on Sunday was attended by a
large number Of townspenple and rela-
tises despite the severe travelling
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

With sixteen pages Of the Congress
sional Record of Friday linked over with
his doings, Congressman Haskins has
got something to show his constituents,
that's true. They called it, in Washing.
ton, Congressman Haskins' field day
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
What Shall We Have for Dessert?

Try JkLi.-O, the dainty. appetixine. eeon0-
meal dessert Can BE prepared instantly
simply add boiling watef and serve when cool
Favored just right. sweetened just right; per
feet IN every ees. 4 ioc package makes caoaeh
dessert for a large family. Ali rr0gers sell Il
Dealt accept Substitutes JELL-O complies
Ria al Pure Foed LaEs. harors s-Ienon.
Orange, Raspberry. stravoerry, ChocoiaEs
CaerfT, Pr1ck-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

A union Of hospital superintendent
has been organized IN Chicago when
may be extended to take in mediea
and surgical workers. 1t IS called the
Chicago Hospital association and nas
twenty-five hospitals ID its member
ship.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

That heterogeneous dinner at the home
Of Dr. John A. Mead in Rutland did
develop something after all. didn't itg
II all comes out in the announcement
that DR.. J. A. NJ. will run for lieutenant
governor; and the Rutland News feels
so confident that il says he will be
elected
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

The title lieutenant comes from
words signifying holding the place"
Thus, a lieutenant colonel holds the
place OF a colonel in the absence Of the
latter. and a lieutenant holds the place
Of q captain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Stewart O. Elting Of Burlington. son
Of Capt. Oscar Citing, e. S. A.. retired,
was one Of the members ef this wears
graduating class at the United states
military academy at West Point.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
Out Of Place

Cheap things are found At bargain sales,
But oh. the cheapest one
Is the man who stands there waiting
Until his wife Is d0nel
philadelphia Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Although he was almost guilty of
plagiarism from General Sherman, Am
basador Takasira Of Japan is quite JUS
titled in saving that war is ~hellish'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Still discomfort is knocking at our door.
Complaint Is loud and strong.
The fierce mosquito scarce is gone before
The grip germ comes along.
Houston Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

The Concord Monitor reminds that
The candidacy of Mr.. Onion in Texas is
easily matched by Mr. Garlick in Louisi
ana II is stand-off surely.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

New Hampshire is very anxious to
have us know that William Il. Taftss
visit to Concord to-day is only visit,
and nothing more.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Among the recent social events in New
York City was that little surprise party
for Charles w Morse. Several unlimited
people were present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
Now lie is Sorry He spole.

Hell am not worthy Of you. dearl
Well. don't you suppose ! know
-somerville Journal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
JINGLES AND JESTS

lts Natural Success.
"How did that Hammer Chorus 60
at the concerto
"Oh, ii made the biggest kind OF 0
hit Baltimore American.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

The overseer Of the poor in India must
be an overworked man; for there arc
3l5,99d people being kept alive by the
state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Officer Guide right.
Raw Recruit-Say, cap, I've been
guyed right and left.-Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Two weeks from to-day you will have
your say; and your seal you will set il
Barre shall be wet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
Who We. L.

Miss Snippit-Men are such foolsi
Miss Dariey-Ah. vhs has proposed
20 you now. dear
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
Feminine Viewpoint.

Jack Grace is quite an art enthusi-
asst Her mind runs to printing.
Lola Yes; II shows on her face
Denver News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
Modern Mary.

Mary had motor car.
It's body white as snow.
Unlike her little lamb, this car
Was never sure to 60.
pucl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Eighteen c. Fine.
The jewelcr saws. lone
Needs scarcely TO be told
The setting Of the sun
Is usually gold.
Smart Set.
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
PAINT AND POWDER CLUB
SCORES PRONOUNCED HIT

With the glory OF many successes
resting on its broad shoulders. the Paint
and Powder Club, OF Baltimore. came
over 20 Washington last night for a
single performance in the Belasco Thea
ter. The entertainment was a benefit
for the Christ Child Society, and the
seating capacity OF the entire house
was exhausted Many stood throughout
the long program, but the performers
made this worth while. and the enter
tainment was q pronounced success
Rarely have so many ravishing show
girls teen seen IN Washington as
those who composed the chorus III the
Paint and Powder Club. Their gowns
were properly rufhed and frilled: they
wore decoHete as gracefully as the most
priced beauty OF the musical comedy
stage, their coiffures struck envy TO the
heart Of every girl IN the audience. and
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
All About a Hat.

Those who walked down by the
Common and the Public Garden yes
terday," says the genial Journal, of
Boston, in its issue of Monday. and
took in the display of Merry Widow
hats. were then and there in touch
with one of the most complex ques-
tions of the times. Not since the
days of the erinoline has there been
such comment, such excitement;
and. indeed, the crinoline was the
less serious problem, since indoors
the surplus eXpanse could be slowed
away or minimized while the new
hats simply magnify themselves
when successfully borne across the
threshold"
To cite an example for the
Journal, the president of a street
railway down South complains that
receipts are falling off. Formerly
he could stun half a hundred IN
The Washington times., 1908-04-28

complaining passengers into one OF
his cars. put now the stuffing IS over
and gone. The Merry Widow hats
make it impossible. He is desper-
ate, and wants his lawyers to apply
for an injunction. If legal wisdom
fails TO crack the nut, he threatens
to make it impossible by making
the doors of the cars narrower.
But the street railway man should
take warning from the case report
ed frcJ1 an Indiana town the other
day, when some gallant youths,
coming to the relief of maiden in
distress 6y reason of a millinery
masterpiece, smashed the offending
door, and were applauded for their
quick wit. The young lady COM
pleted the storekeePer's misery by
thanking the heroes But what did
the storekeeper expect? No doubt
he should have apOlogized.
Clergymen are beginning 70 COM
plain of this 1908 beadgear. 1t is
not right, they urge. that a man
saying his prayers should be dis
turbed or distracted by wings
sweeping athwart his face; and.
besides, the Ushers are losing pa
tience trying 20 make three sit com
fortably and without trouble
where five sat before. Yet there is
another side to this, for the Merry
Widow hat probably prevented a
panic in a St. Louis church on Eas-
ter Sunday. \ fire started in the
sanctuary. but only few saw it,
and these few fortunately kept
their heads. The people behind saw
nothing-which was what they had
seen from the time the service be
gan.
When all is said and done, the
futility of conteuding against the
vogue of the Merry Widow hat
must be plain to any one VINO thinks
twice. Fashion hath decreed the
thing. and fashion is the mother Of
necessity.
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
SIX AMERICAN DANCERS
BEST NUMBER Al CHASE'S

AlthoUga = l. Laslly's musical nov
city. "A Night CA a House Boat IS
billed as the Leaduuer at Chase's This
week, che best act IS given by the SIX
American Dancers They are a seNt-r
OF clever foot maHiPulators and Their
dancing OF the "Amer!-an Patrol Is a
most entertaining fec ture. Another act
that scores Is FIelds and Ward. talk
artists They keep UD a raD-d-.ire con-
verssuOn- Many Of their quips and sal
lies have the recommendation Of orig
inaIity- They were welcomed ON q pay
with the dancers
Prince koiliu opens the bin with -
good japanese balancing act and IS fol
low ed by sam Williams in q pianologue.
de confines mOst OF his work 10 treariu
the audience 20 IIme-hOuOrci jokes ana
plays on words The audience was
chilly last evening. although tie wealth
or was warm Just before the end or
the act Williams remarked. sotto vOce-
Il guess I'd better get another act" .Ir
would not be a pad idea. ar that luez
lIaCauiev and Clarence oliver work
by Edmund Da-- Day really can do
better than he d.d with The UueN-
pecteC, out Aacau. ey and Oliver should
not be blamed.
The Casting Dunbars give a good ira
peze act The L-askr act lacks pre-
cisaiy what 10 tlSes-n0yelLy- It
requires nine people 10 I'll the cast
These sing and attempt an occasional
ensemble There IS TO novelty IN that
and there is neither rhyme nor rssSon
IN the whole act Motion pictures con-
Clude the bill
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
Barbours Entertain.

Mr. and Mrs James F. Barbour en-
tertained at supper after the show for
a number OF the Paint and Powder Hoys,
inviting a number Of Washington peo-
pie TO meet them.
Mrs. Reed and Harold Lewis Reed.
her son. house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barbour. and Charles Andrew Mccain
Harry Belt. George Knapp, Alfred
Knapp. Gardiner Cobb. Frank Riggs.
John Rouse, Lloyd Undutch, Hopper
Emory. Charles Cans. Z. Ayrault Rob
iEson. and A E Bartlett were among
the members of the club present.
Some Of those invited TO meet the
artists were Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew 7.
Bradley. Mrs Williams, wife Of Col.
John r Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Randall
Hagner. Mr.. and Mrs. John Sidney
Webb DR.. and Mrs. Hopkins, DR. and
Mrs. James +. Mitchell Miss Winifred
Mattingly. Miss Frederica Morgan, Miss
Helen Hibbs. Miss Esther Denny, Miss
Sallie Darlington. Miss Anna Cockrell.
Miss Padelford. and Miss Shriver. OF
Baltimore. who is visiting in Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
A National Problem.

That the need for housing people
securely is national finds an
other dreadful illustration in the
fact that hundreds of dead and
thousands of injured are lying in
the wake Of the tornado that swept
across the Gulf States Friday and
Saturday. One of the reports of
the disaster from New Orleans says:
With the wounded came the details
of one OF the worst wind disasters in
the history OF the Gulf States. First of
all a. became known that negroes com
prised most Of the dead: that the pic
uresque daTky cabins, noted for their
happy-gO-luClI- construction, had been
converted by the wind into wholesale
death-traps. Z was in the fall Of these
cabins, which went down almost with
out warning. that most of the negro
deaths occurred These always over
crowded cabins also furnished most
Of the badly wounded.
The Pacific coast, which lies in the
earthquake belt. had its lesson
when San Francisco was partly de-
stroyed two years ago. However,
the city at the Golden Gate was at
that time but the most conspicuous
Of many examples Of the danger of
disregarding the need of proper
building plans and laws. Fate is
certainly tempted when no pro-
vision is made for emergencies
whose coming, though uncertain, is
none the less possible.
Here. on this side of the country,
people are seeing in the Chelsea disas-
ter a warning TO communities lax in
the matter of providing against fire
an element just as terrible as the
water that overwhelmed Galveston.
and the wind that has just spread
death and wreckage from the Gulf
Of Mexico north of Arkansas. The
Collinwood school catastrophe was
another awful example of the raw
ages of fire.
Left to themselves, builders and
tenants will take chances. very des-
pcratc chances. indeed. and the fact
that this is done either ignorantly
or indifferently goes to show the
necessity for stricter laws regu-
lating such matters.
Experience. sternest Of all teach
ers, has been drilling the country
sensationally Of late
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
KELLAR AND THURSToN
IN FEATS OF MAGIC

With ali the mysticism and magic
which is az once the wonder OF his
audiences and tht despair OF performers,
KeIlar, the magician. began al the Co
lumbia Theater asst night an engage
ment which wiz bring 20 a close his
public career After having Travelled
to every part OF the globe. sometimes
TO perform and some times 10 study.
Kellar has decided to retire from pub
lie life and 10 turn his mystic charms
over to Thurston. who IS making the
present tour with the 2ld-umer-
Last nights performance lost uota-
ing because the Two divided tricks as
vel as honors- KeUar. as usual. grew
a garden OF real. beautiful roses in a
not OF ordinary sea sand. and shot
borrowed rings through several thick
uesses Of wood and fastened them on
the stems Of still other roses To
Thurston. however. he left much or the
success Of KeIlar himself ThursUOr
for instance. had no difficulty IN trans
pCrtilg his pretty assistant from a we'll
fastened trunk iu fun View or the aU-
dience 10 another trunk suspended az
the very top Of ne theater- From
the standpoint Of pure amusement
however. his egg trick was not only
wonderful. bat unusually funny WITH
the assistance OF two children from
the audience he produces dozens OF eggs
from the depths OF a hat and actually
finds two IN the mouth OF one Of has
volunteer assistants.
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
THE oULD HIGH HAT.

Oh, We needn't be 50 sIy.
All ye lads when I 60 b.
Wild your winkln' o. the eve
Az your smirkin' an all that.
Shure. I'm wise enough 10 see
That the cause OF all your glee
Is the ancient cut o me
An me ould high hat
A-rah, lads must have their play,
50 I've not = word 10 say
'Tis meSeF that vance was gay
As the Eayest wan o you.
Shure. there wasn't nanny men
That would joke about ms then.
When me blood was vEunE an when
This Ould hat was new.
II MAS MD me an me bride
When the blessed knot was tied:
An Il followed when she died,
Where they sOOa viii lay me- too.
II has served me all these years.
Shared me laughter an me tears,
As IT'S sharin' now the. jeers
o the likes O. You
Now we're worn an Ould an sick,
But there's JOY 20 think. ayic.
That We niver held a brick.
An there's some that cant say that
So they needn't be 20 sly
When they smile and cock their eye,
All thin lads. when We 20 by.
You an me. Ould hat.
Catholic Standard.
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
To Redeem Rock Greek.

A turgid sewer now flows between
Washington and Georgetown. Across
it. within a distance of a mile. are
four bridges-two of them far away
from the lines of travel. and the
other two close together The val
ley through which this sewer rolls
might be made into a beautiful
park of many terraces; il is now a
public ash-heap.
This is the need which a special
commission-consis of Engineer
Commissioner Morrow, Assistant
Engineer Markham, and Engineer
of Bridges DOuglass-would meet
by converting Rock Creek valley
into an open park. The two last
named have made an exhaustive
survey of the ground. Its soils and
subsoil have been tested, drives and
walks have been plated. and care
ful statement made of the probable
cost of every method of redemption
which 4ias been proposed The
plan on which The commission has
fixed is not only the best, but the
cheapest.
For s4.75O.OOO this menace to the
health of the Capital and sore to
the eyes of the nation can be con
verted into a municipal asset-an
asset in fresh air. in cool shade, in
The Washington times., 1908-04-28

lung-refreshing foliage and grass,
in diverting ripple of clear water
Filling the valley and reducing the
landscape to the mOnotOny of a
prairie would raise the cost to
S5,1OO,OOO. S5.0OO,OO. or S7,a30,OOc, ac-
cording TO the area treated. In the
one case we should have a park
without many equals in the whole
country brought to the very back
yards and front steps of people of
the middle class; in the other we
should have a mile more of roadway.
The one merit which was thought
to be distinctive of the latter plan,
that it would provide general inter-
communication between the two
cities, is met by provision in the
former for six new bridges.
Unfortunately, the outlook for
action at this session of Congress
is not bright. The Legislature is
committed to the improvement of
this valley. When making allow
ances for preliminary surveys and
tests without noticeable division If
opinion, it declared itself plainly.
But the prospect of an appropria-
ton now that the days are already
parceled out among the committees
is dim. The report comes too late.
Yet it points way 10 results next
year, and all friends of the District
should make themselves ready TO
procure it
The Washington times., 1908-04-28
A Call From This Years $500.

According to TIE report which ac-
companies the Senate bill, to pro-
vide probation and parole system
for the District
The. whole number whom It is possible
TINS law VIII reach is. therefore, not
less than 8, 200; and after the first year
the same calculation would indicate
that II would reach about $40 persons
every year.
The chief purpose for which this pro-
baton and parole system is proposed IS
TO save the characters of these citizens
whether 5000 or more. or less.
According as II is attained or lost, the
system stands or fails. But there are
incidental benefits which can properly
be considered.
Il makes possible the support OF de-
pendents by the prisoners, and not by
The state In more than 50 per cent OF
The cases recorded il preCludes later
trials OF the same persons. and so re-
lieves the dOCkets OF the courts. 1t en-
ables the courts more nearly TO fix pun
iShmentS according TO individual needs.
and not according 10 the snap Judgment
at a brief trial. In the District of Co
lumbfa IL VIII 90 far toward relieving
the congestion at the jail. II has IN
varably worked an almost incredible
saving in money.
These benefits for an entire year
hang on the likelihood of action be-
fore Congress adjOurns its current
session. The Senate has bill and re-
port both; 1t can and should act
before the week is out. In the
House everything will depend upon
the District Committee. and the call
10 the members Of that committee
from the families of this years
800 men and women is loud.