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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03
PLENTY OF COAL ON HAND.
Pittsburg District Operators Have 500,
600 Tons in Reserve.

600 Tons in Reserve.
Pittsburg, April 81 Ten thousand cars,
stocked with an aggregate Of 100000
tons Of soft coal. are standing on side
tracks in what Is known as the Pitts
burg coal district, which comprises the
entire southwestern portion of Peunsyl-
yania. This with the addition Of scores
81 trainloads Of coal which have been
sent east and west iii the past two
weeks forms but part of the defense
which railroads and coal operators have
against the $4,000 coal miners who have
suspended work Id this district iii adj
dition to this. every road on the Allan
tic coast which has been using coal for
fuel has been stocked M to its full
capacity against the strike. The Bos-
ton n Albany railroad last week. accord
ing to information here. sent many
special trains 81 empty cars into the
Pittsbufg district ana had them filed
with coal.
The miners Of the Pittsburg district
who arc now ont Of work spent We'd
nesday ID lively celebration Of the
tenth anniversary of the passage Of an
eight hour workday law.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03
Helping a
Rex'OlzefioniSF.

lOrsginakl
While at st. Petersburg the Amer
lean minister secured an invitation fol
me to state dinner at which the em
peror and empress were present
didn't care to go to another one, ANY
enjoyment in court society In Russia
IN these days is ike smoking while Sit
ting on barrel Of ganpowder
Opposite me sat IN important gov
eminent functionary d man about ror-
ty years old. and his dinner companion
was a girl Of twenty. | was struck
with her appearance the moment |
placed my eyes upon Der, ana vet |
could not explain why All can say
Al that she was noticeable. conclud-
ed that she would not have been there
had she not been noble.
She chatted affably al through the
dinner with her companion TIL the end,
when I noticed that she suddenly be-
came agitated. She was eating nuts
and raisins at the time and bent low
over the plate containing them. using a
nut pick as though she were neafsight-
ed. When she raised her eyes they
met mine. and thought saw IN them
a mute appeal.
Naturally the girl absorbed all my In
terest Indeed. when we oil rose at the
departure Of the emperor and empress,
instead OF craning my neck to get q
glimpse Of them | kept my eyes fixed
upon her When we seated ourselves
again she seemed TO be annoyed at
something under the table and put .
hand under 1T apparently. al least. 10
feel what II was. she had no sooner
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03

My hands are such peculiar things.
I'm really glad 1 own lem.
They feed my face. they comb my hairs
But. what IS sad. they're fastened where
I cannot even loan EN-.
My ears are great. large fcppy things
THAT stick out sideways from my head
Ard when it's cold they get quite Eric.
like 'em. though the trouble IS
They Interfere when I'm In bed.
Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03
STARBIRD SOUGHT I'm
FORGERY CASE.
Lynn Man Sold Bogus Stock Certificate
in Concord, ~ H., Say Police.

Concord \. H., April b The police
are looking after George W Starbird
Of Lynn, Mass. who Is wanted here on
charges Of passing a worthless check Of
stock Of the Quincy Mining Company.
Starbird has been IN the city week
Or more It is alleged he had with him
certificate OF 10 shares Of Quincy
Mining stock. which he tried to sell to
various parties, and Wednesday sold it
to G. G. McAlpinc for 10, He went TO
Arthur Booth a grocer, and borrowed
$40 rendering check for that amount,
which Booth cashed
MeAlpine took the stock certificate to
the First National Bank, where it WAS
declared a clever forgery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03

Mr.. Stubb (reading)- Burglars entered
Ehe van Swell mansion last night and
stole the plate.
Mrs. Stubb-- Well. do be careful and
lock all the doors tonight Henry.
There is an old blue china plate In the
kitchen that wouldn't have stolen fer
the world. Chicago News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03

Parker was learning the alphabet,
One day at luncheon his relatives im-
pressed It on bis mind that P stands
for plates and for prnnes and FOR pep
per and for Parker. He was letter per-
feet, and the next day at luncheon
was called on to show Off, What does
r stand forg asked bis brother. ut
stands for" looking carefully over the
tahle-"lt stands for dishes and for
sauce and for salt and for me. PRO
gressiye Age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot .Ease. powder Relieves pain-
ful, stnsrsing. nervous feet and ingsowinn MATHS
and instantly takes che sting out ~ c0fns and
bcniohs. It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age Aliens Fapt-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. Is e. a certain cure fer sweat.
inc. caious. swollen tired. aching fdeE Try 1T
today, sold BY an Druggists ana Shoe Stores.
BY mail for &c. iu stamps. Don't accept any
substitute Trial package FREE. Address
Allen s. olmsted, Le Roy, y. 1.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03

'Have you any visible means cf sup
port7p asked the policeman sterniy.
ME? Yes, sab, / sure has. AS
WASH lady NAH wife IS out OF sight"
"Then she's not visible, rejoIned the
policeman. and the march to the patrol
box began. kansas City Independent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03

When being laid away, all white
silk gloves should be wrapped IN blue
paper. then brown, aud pinned closely
together at the edges. aud all delicate
" tinted gloves Of any material should
he placed In brown paper as the chic
ride OF lime in white paper will dis.
color them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03

Should the small child object to hav.
Ing bis ears washed use shaving
brush in place Of brush. and the OPP
GRAFTON will be completed with salts.
faction and ease on both sides. Good
Housekeeping.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03
JURORS m FIGHT
General mizup Follows Disagreement in
Chicago.


Chicago, April IA fight between
iufxmcn. II which q heavy oak chair
was demolished. tables and other fur
nitufe denfed and several men slightly
injured marked The iurys deliberations
in the Barney Coiisg SUNDAY saloon clos
ing case IN the municipal court.
After hours Of THIS kind af argument
tie Jury was called before Judge Foster
and reported a disagreement Wednesday
night The iars stood ten Tor acQuittal
and two fer conviction Sixteen bal.
lois were taken and on 'ile ninth Ial
Tot one man swung Tor conviction. but
reversed on he following ballot The
hasile, according to ona 81 Tie jurynen
started about u O'clock Tuesday nirhi
and lasted until 1880 O'Clock wien
baiHitIs took the jury to hotel fer the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03
THE SCRAP BOOK


Melancholy.
Melancholy,
Melancholy,
i've no use for yoiE By goilEs
Yet I'm going 20 keep ven ARGden
In some chamber dark forbidden.
Just as though you were q pFixe, nig.
Made Of gold, and / q rnisar--
Not because think yeu jolly,
Melancholy,
Not for that mean to hoard yuu,
Keep you close and lodge and bosra
you.
AZ would my sisters. brothers.
Uncles aunts and old grandmotherg.
But that you shan't bother others
With your smiling, snufaing folly
Howiing,
Growing
Melancholy.
AJohn Kendrsck Bangs in Harpars
Weekly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03

To remove ink stains wet the spots
with milk and rub ~ as much starch
as Il VIII hold leave for n week and
then brush out the starch. The stains
will be found to have vanished
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03
vii EsgABLIsH LABoR pApER.
John Mitchell, Miners Retired Presi-
dent, Announces His Plans.

Indianapolis Ind. April s--Iohn
Mitchell. retired president Of the United
Mine Workers 81 America. Wednesday,
night announced that in the future he
win devote his attention to labor
paper which he will established ia In
dianapolis. The object Of the paper viii
be the promoting 81 industrial peace be-
tween the miners and the operators.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-03

Water is nerve food. II has a dis.
tinctly soothing effect when sipped
gradually, as one can test for oneself.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
MILLER'S.

On the 7th inst. the hospitable home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Miller was the
scene of a most enjoyable birthday
social in honor of their daughter,
Miss Maggie. The guests arrived early
and were cordially received, and roy
ally entertained. They all appeared
to enjoy themselves hugely in social
conversation, vocal and instrumental
music. They were treated to many
fine selections by the Peerless Or
chestra," of Miller's, which was greatly
appreciated. At late hour the guests
were invited to the dining room to
partake of refreshments. 1t would
be useless to say that all present did
ample justice. After feasting all de-
parted to their respective homes, feel
ing that they had spent very enjoy
able evening. Those present were
Isaiah Miller and wife, VIM. Miller and
wife, John Rinehart and wife; Misses
Maggie Miller, Mamie Barber, Laura
Miller, Deliah Miller, Myrl and Edith
Rinehart, Ella Millel, Samuel ]. Hof-
facker, George Reed, Lloyd Strevig,
Vernon Hoffacker and Edward Rohr-
baugh.
Quite number of people are chang
ing their residences this spring. Last
Tuesday Jacob Zepp moved his family
to Melrose, and Daniel Miller moved
into the house recently vacated by
Charles Shearer, who moved to York,
Pa, last week. Edward Brown moved
from Manchester to the home of Geo.
Hare.
Lewis Schaefer moved his family
and household goods to Baltimore this
week, where he has purchased house,
and we are pleased to note that our
new storekeeper will move here as
soon as his house is vacated by Mr..
Schaefer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
FROM NEARBY TOWNS
CHRONICLE OF HAPPENINGS AMONGST
OUR NELGHBORS.
SILVER RUN.

Moving time will soon be here. The
following will change residences in
this place: B. D. Kemper will move
in David Bosses house, ]. r. Eippy to
Hanover, Henry Koontz into the house
vacated by ]. r. Lippy, Frank Ware
hime on his farm purchased from
Kemper & Feeser, John T. Dutterer
in Mrs. Maus' house in this place,
Rufus Study on his farm in Penn
sylvania, VIM. P. Halter into his house
purchased from Rufus Study, John w.
A. Aiken, to Manchester, VIM. j. Zach
arias into the house vacated by John
w. A. Aiken, Herbert Motter in with
Henry Willet, Isaac Stonesifer In his
house purchased from John. Burgoon
in Union Mills, Herbert KOontz in
with Reuben Weller.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. l.. Matthias, Mr.. and
Mrs. A.W. Bowers and daughter Helen
of Westminster, Mrs. Charles Frock
and daughter Evelyn, of Mount Pleas
ant, and Miss Annie Kale. of Hanover,
spent Sunday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Bemiller ia this place.
Miss Mary Lippy, of Hanover, is
spending this week with her grand
parents in this place.
A child of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E.
Warner, residing about 21a miles north
of Silver Run, died on Monday, aged
2 years. Funeral on Wednesday. Ser
vices in the Lutheran Church, Rev.
John o. Yoder officiating. Several of
their other children are down with
pneumonia and whooping cough.
Last Sunday a thunder storm pass
ed over this place, with little rain, but
plenty of wind.
Misses Mollie and Effie-Koontz went
to Baltimore on Wednesday to see
their sister, Carrie Koontz, who is in
the hospital. Miss Carrie is getting
along fine. Last week Mr.. and Mrs.
Gust Warehime, Oliver Koontz and
VIM. Shank were down to see her.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Holly Myers, who has been suffering
with erysipelas, we are glad to say Is
improving rapidly. Mr.. Myers was
certainly q very sick man.
Miss Sadie Strevig, who has been
sick for the past few weeks, Is some
what improved.
Moving time is near at hand. There
will be very few changes this year
in our village. The eastman broth
ers will move to Frizellburg and
Edward Sheets will occupy the house
vacated by Mervin eastman.
Large f1ocks of wild geese few over
our village Wednesday morning. going
In southerly direction.
Norval Hahn IL home on a vacation
from Mercersburg Academy.
According to Hicks, the storm which
he predicted between the 18th and
10Th, covering the Goth, came on the
18th, though we did not see the snow
In this section Of the country, but as
he Is good weather prophet we won't
crow too soon, as he has few days
yet to so on.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
Object Lesson in Road Making.

On Saturday afternoon of last week
Harry Hartman and John Smith Bale,
young farmers of New Windsor dis
trict, made a practical demonstration
of the value of the King "split-log"
road drag. This device, the invention
of Missouri farmer, Is so simple that
any handy man can make one in few
hours, and so inexpensive that every
farmer can afford to own one. 1t has
frequently been described in the farm
papers and the demonstration made
by Messrs. Hartman and Bale show
that it will do all that Is claimed for
it. The road selected to be operated
on is that commonly known as the
"Jewsburgh" road, which was very
rough and deeply rutted. A few
rounds of the drag changed it from a
wagon wrecker to a hard, smooth
summer" road, the ruts being firmly
filled and leveled. By coincidence,
the road machine was also put to work
on Saturday on the Uniontown road,
about one mile being put into condi-
ton; but at the close of the day the
honors were with the drag. The diff
ference in the character of the work
done by the two devices is striking.
The road after being worked with the
road machine, remained damp, soft
and spongy while that worked with
the drag was hard, dry and smooth, all
the water appearing to have been
squeezed out Of the dirt in the opera
ton.
The further advantages In favor of
the drag are that twice as much road
can be worked with it as compared
with the road machine with much less
horsepower and without the necessity
of any special skill in handling.
This experiment definitely proves
the value of this simple homemade
device and leads one to believe that
fairly good roads may be had even
Turing the winter months by the ex-
oenditure of little time and trouble.
While the King drag will probably not
,upersede the road machine, it can
De made most valuable adjunct until
such time as a paternal State shall
ouild for us a series of fine stone high
ways.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
MELROSE.

We wish to congratulate Elmer
Shaffer, of Bachman's Valley, and
Miss Viola Dice of near here, who were
married two weeks ago. We also wish
to congratulate Walter w. Wentz, our
genial r. F. D. carrier, and Miss Nor
ma Gettier, of Manchester. We wish
both couples happiness and prosperity.
On Tuesday of last week as the B.
v. freight engine was bringing heavy
loaded coal car, the iron rail broke,
causing the car to be thrown from the
track.
On Thursday last two carloads of
freight and people who attended the
sale near Black Rock were brought in
to our station.
jacob H. Zepp, who had a success
full sale, expects to open a well equip
ped general merchandise store at Mil
ler's, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hilbert Bankert and
son Richard, and Mrs. Edw. Duncan
and daughter Laura, of Hanover, Pa,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Frank, of Freeland
Nd, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Shaffer and family on Sun
day,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
MEDFORD.

The Medford Grange will change
it's time of meeting from afternoon to
night, and will hold the next meeting
on March rs at 7.30 p. m. If weather
should be inclement on Wednesday
evening will always meet the next
evening. A full attendance is re-
quested.
Howard Devilbiss bought the prop
erty owned by James Bowers, near
Wakefield, and will move on the same
in the near future.
James Bowers moved on Tuesday
to little farm owned by George Al
baugh below Westminster.
Walter Duvall, living on the farm of
David Englar, Jr., Medford, will move
to John Sellman's farm; Luther Lippy
will move in the house vacated by Mr..
Duvall; Ernest Dell, of Westminster,
moved into Isaac Stoner's house.
Jesse Snider and Ernest Myers de-
serve much credit for a new device
they formed out Of a railroad railing
for dragging the public roads. Mr..
Myers tried it on the Avondale road,
and did fine work. The said road is
as level as a summer road.
William Englar has taken a little
girl from an orphans home in Balti-
more to raise.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
ALESIA.

Harry Sherman and family moved
to Baltimore on Monday.
Israel Folk and wife, of Illinois, are
visiting the formers parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Jacob Folk, Of this place.
Mrs. T. c. Sparks, of near here, who
has been visiting relatives in Balti-
more the past week, returned home
Saturday.
George Haines and wife OF Balti-
more, visited his parents, jeremiah
Haines and wife, near here, over Sun
day.
timore.
. Ut. Hoover spent Saturday in Han
over, Pa.
Charles Spicer and wife spent Sat
urday and Sunday visiting relatives In
Baltimore, Md.
William Fultz spent Saturday visit
ing relatives at Spring Grove, Pa.
Quite a number from this place at
tended services at st. Andrews Sun
day night.
Jacob Folk spent Monday in West
minister on business.
Henry Kramer and daughter spent
Tuesday visiting relatives In Balti-
more.
Mrs. Boyer, of Hanover, Pa, visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Hof-
facker, of this place, few days this
week.
There will be an excursion over this
division of the Western Maryland on
Saturday, March 28,to Baltimore. Fare
for round trip, leaving this station at
8.34, will be one dollar.
John Fultz and William Fultz and
wife attended the funeral of James
Hawkins at Spring Grove, Pa, on
Wednesday,.
We wish to correct an item of two
weeks ago in regard to Mrs. Jane Hof-
facker moving to Lineboro, and, Mr..
Shearer,o of Lineboro, moving to Alesia
as we understand the former has no
house at this writing and the latter
will remain at Lineboro. T.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
MT. PLEASANT.

We have enjoyed spring weather the
past week.
Mrs. Charles Frock spent Satur-
day with her mother, Mrs Lou Ma
thias.
Several of our folks attended church
services held at B. F. Shriver's Tues
day morning.
Miss Portia Myers Is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah W.Miller, of near
Union town, spent Saturday and Sun
day with David Yingling and family.
The spider-web social which was
held in the Academy last night was
quite a success, attended by a large
number of persons. The web was
made of LOT threads. 1t was great
fun to see them unspin the web to win
a prize. 1t was no time until they
had the web unspun. They were all
pleased with their prizes. Refresh
ments were served in abundance, con-
sisting of ice cream, candies, cakes and
apples, and the graphophone selec-
lions were very interesting, operated
by Mrs. Nelson Bankert. One and all
were pleased with the evenings
events.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
EMPLOYMENT ON FARMS.
Division of Information Has Places
for Five Hundred Men.

Washington, D. c., March 15.-The
Division of Information of the Immi-
grafton Bureau can furnish places for
500 men who are willing to work on
farms for from SIG to $35 per month,
board and lodging included. The Dr.
vision recently sent out $4,000 cir
cular letters to farmers In all sections
of the country, and from replies SO
far, approximately 5000, will supply
to its agents in the Maritime Build
ing In New York the addresses OF 500
farmers who want hired man.
The object of the division In send
ing out these circulars was to find
places for aliens who came from
farms In their native countries and
form large percentage Of foreigners
who are stranded in New York city,
or nearly so, and who make pre-
carious living doing odd jobs.
The fact that the financial depres-
sion of the past six months has caused
migration TO the country is shown
by scores of letters which state that
the needs Of farmers have been met
to considerable extent in the eastern
section of the country by men driven
from the cities to accept work on
farms.
Chief Powderly, of the Division Of
Information, expects to locate places
on farms for several thousand aliens
by the time spring opens and planting
begins
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
WOODBINE.

At this writing farmers are plow-
ing and fencing.
Mr.. Dixon, father of Mrs. Frank
Mills, died at his home in Chicago on
Sunday, March Is. His remains were
brought here to the home of his
daughter and buried in Ebeneezer
burying ground.
An infant daughter of Tennyson
Pickett is quite sick-has pneumonia.
Mr.Spaulding Davis and family have
moved to Woodbine, where Mr.. Davis
has AIKEN the position as agent for
the B. & o. r. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. CLANCY visited
the family of Geo. Clancy last Sunday.
Alvin Conway and family, c. A.
Mullinix and wife and w. H. Reynolds
visited F. J. Leatherwood and family
last Sunday.
The oyster supper will be held at
Morgan's Chapel on the 26th of March
instead of the 9th.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
at the home of Thomas B. Gosnell on
Saturday, March %.
Mrs. Ardine Mullinix and daughter
Bessye visited friends at Overlea, Bal
more county, and in Baltimore.
Mrs. Lena Pickett and Miss Mcleod
visited Lansdowne and Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-03-20
MARYLAND Collegiate Institute.

Professor Wine preached at Pipe
Creek Church Sunday last.
Miss Mary Grabill's father spent a
day with us last week.
Miss Bertha Keeney spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Elsie Baum
gardner, near Keysville.
The Emersonian Literary Society
will give a Maryland program Friday
evening, March 20.
Barry T. Fox had an attack of the
grip since returning from his home,
but is we'll again:
Charles Cluts, near Keysville, en-
tertained Harry Holsinger at his home
Saturday and Sunday.
Martin Anthony and George Hicks
left Wednesday evening to visit their
homes and returned Monday evening.
Professor J. John has found by
actual measurement that some of the
students in psychology class have
swelled heads. Possibly there are
others affected the same way.
Misses Bertha and Elvie Spads, who
have been doing faithful work in the
kitchen and dining room hall for five
years, left for their homes Wednes-
day morning. Miss Bertha has not
been strong since recovering from the
pleurisy. The school regrets to have
them leave.
Professor 8. P. Early was in Balti-
more Friday and Saturday attending
the convention of the teachers OF his
tory. He had the pleasure of seeing
Professor James Brice, British Am
bassador to the United States. While
in the city he visited the Maryland
Historical Society's exhibit, and also
attended the Temperance rally In the
Lyric building. Sunday he preached
for the Brethren at Woodbury..
Professor r. D. Half, our former
music teacher, greeted us with his
presence Friday evening. The Hiawa-
THAN Literary Society Immediately
called on him to sing for them, which
he did. After the program the boys
invited the Professor to visit them on
the Hall and give them fuller. account
of his adventurous trip from Lexing-
ton to the Natural Bridge, on foot,
which he had written about in the
College Rays. He consented, and the
boys were royalty entertained. Now
and then he would tell good joke
on Professor H. X. Wright, who was
his companion on the trip. He stayed
with us till Sunday evening and then
returned to Baltimore, where he Is
engaged in the study of music at the
Peabody Conservatory.
We are glad to announce that Miss
Mary Whey has returned to take up
her work again.