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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-24
TAFT REPLIES TO trs1'
BEDELL'S INVITATION.

A. Douglas Bedell, OF IS Broad street.
president of the University Club, of
Asbury. Park, today received the fol-
lowing letter from Pr~esident-elect Taft:
Augusta, Ga, Dec. II.
My Dear Sir-I beg to acknowledge
the receipt Of your favor of the 18th
advising me of the nnual banquet and
Ieunion of the University Club Of AS
bury Park at the Hotel Aston on the
26th instant.
I have much pleasure in extending TO
you and through you to- the members
of the Club and the guests upon
that occasion my hearty good wishes
Very sincerely yours,
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
President Roosevelt sent his congratu-.
lations through Secretary Lou.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-24
WANTS HIS SHIRT TO
WEAR FOR CHRISTMAS.

Harry Cohen. of 1874 Prince street,
may have to go without his dress shirt
tomorrow or buy a new one, according
to the story he told in the Fourth Pre-
cinct Police Court today. Cohen took
his shirt to a Chinese laundry at las
Spruce street, and when he went for 1t
there was a disputed and all he got was
well, it was his laundry.
whats his name?" asked the court.
ut was Sing Hop, l believe said
Cohen.
sure it wasn't Hop Sing?'
well, your honor, I'm not sure
The court directed Cohen to get the
Orientars correct name and bring suit
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-24
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
AT ST. BRIDGET'S SCHOOL
Large Tree in Hall a Feature OF
Celebration.

Parents, relatives n friends
thronged st. Bridget's School Hall yes
terday afternoon at the Christmas ex-
ercises given by the children. A large
Christmas tree illuminated with col
ored incandescent lights was erected
on the stage. r4
The Rev. Eugene P. Carroll, rector of
the church, made a brief address to the
children. 4H.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-24
CALLS DOCTOR
TO MASTERS AID.
PIunges Into Window Of Med
ical Mans Office.

After a Wagon to which 1t was at
tached was struck by a trolley car last
night and it's driver thrown out and
injured, a horse owned by Joseph
Smith. a produce dealer. and driven by
James Conway. of rs Lemon street.
made a dash for the home of DR.. r. c..
Ribbans, in Central avenue and tried
to leap into the house through a front
window. The startling appearance of
the horse appraised the physician that
something was wrong. He hurried out,
found the injured driver n attended
to his hurts. pending an ambulance's
arrival.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-24
SURROGATE ACTS N

AS usual. Surrogate George e. Russell
remembered the young women In his
Office by presenting to them boxes of
candy and fancy stickpins. Deputy
Surrogate Charles F. Kocher also added
to the store Of gifts that made them
feel the good cheer Of the day.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-In honor of
the birthday of Miss Eva Booth, COM
mander of the Salvation Army in the
United States, which will be celebrated
tomorrow, Mrs. Sarah Switzer. of 169
West Seyenty-second street. has pre-
scented the army with the Iced to a
seventeen-room cottage, valued at $780,
900. The cottage occupies a plot of
ground 100x240 feet at Ocean and At
lantic avenues, Long Beach, N. j..
1t will be used by Commander Booth
as a fresh air home during the sum-
mertime for the hundreds of children
that come under the organizations
charge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
SENATOR PROCTOR.

The whole country viii join with Yer
mont in mourning the death Of one Of
the first citizens Of each, for Senator
Redfeld Proctor was national, as well
as state, figure Of unusual prominence
he had served the country as he had
served the state, faithfully and we'll.
Hc first served as a citizen Of the highest
stamp. He gave his service in defense
Of the nation during the period Of the
Civil war Then called to positions Of
trust in civil life, he gave Of his ability
and ripencd experience to the advance
ment Of the state, as town representa-
tive, state senator, lieutenant governor
and governor Summoned to higher SER
vice IN the national government, he. in
1889. became a member Of President
Harrison's cabinet, holding the war port.
folio now held BY Secretary Taft. He
resigned that position two years later
to become United States senator from
Vermont to succeed George T. Edmunds,
and he had held that position up to the
time Of his death. During All his long
public career, his word was listened to
with confidence and he was looked to
FOR counsel and advice in matters Of
grave importance. He was a man of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
Resolutions.


Whereas. The Great and Supreme
Master Of the universe has in his I'M
finite wisdom, removed from among US,
one Of our worthy and esteemed brothers
John s. Martin; and
Whereas. The infinite relations held
with him as a faithful member Of this
society makes it eniinently BETTING that
we record our appreciation of MIN;
therefore be it
Resolved, That this organization loses
d valuable member. we miss his genial
and helpful presence and deeply mourn
his loss BE il further
Resolved, That we tender 10 the be-
reaYed family in this their great sorrow
and loneliness our earnest and heartfelt
sympathy and prayfulIy commend them
to the tender care of our Heavenly
Father in whom he had perfect trust.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records Of our grange,
copy be printed ia the Barre Daily
Times and copy be sent to the bereay
ed family.
Ernest Bancroft.
Dora Bancroft
Susie Whitney.
Committee.
Williamstown, VT, Feb 10, 1908.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
INSPECTOR TRANSFERRED.
D. ]. Rapp Going 10 Massachusetts, With
Headquarters at Springfield.


Burlington, March s. Post Office In
spector d. J. Rapp. who has made his
headquarters in burlington for the past
four years, has received notice Of his
assignment to the district. covered BY
Walter r. Hinman at Springfield, Mass.
Mr. Human having been promoted to
he assistant superintendent of the sal
airy and allowance division OF the post
office department Mr. and Mrs. Rapp
will leave Burlington for Springfield as
soon as the work IN this district which
he IS now engaged in is finished up,
which will probably be the latter part
OF this month OF the first Of next.
Mr. Rapp. who has been making his
headquarters in Burlington for the past
four years. has a wide circle Of friends
and acquaintance, and is highly spoken
oil among his associates. he was born
in Dodge City, Kan. and IN 1894 moved
to Quincy, IIl3 where he attended busi-
ness college. He entered the railway
mail service in 1896. being appointed
TO the Chicago and Kansas City rail
way post.ofIice. where he worked. with
his residence at Quincy, until his APP
pointment as post office inspector and
assignment to the Boston division in
April, 1904, since which time he has
been IN Vermont with headquarters in
burlington. For the past six months.
Mr. aud Mrs. Rapp have resided at %
Converse court.
Postoiliee Inspector SehaEfer OF Maine
will succeed Mr.. Rapp here
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
SWING THE Doors OUTWARD


What The Times said the other day
regarding the necessity for the exercise
Of the fire drill in public schools, espe-
cially in cities and the large eommuni.
ties, il aecentuated MANIFOLD BY the
terrible consequences Of fire and panic
in a Cleveland, Ohio, schoolhouse yester
day, BY which joint agencies many scores
OF young lives were lost. But there was
something more than fire drill needed
on this terrible occasion; II was the sup
plying Of proper safeguards for the chill
dren BY atIording other means of egress
than that oilrded BY the doorway VIZ,
the placing Of fire-escapes on the upper
stories, and, far more essential, the
swinging Of the doors outward. The
most fearful mistake IN this Cleveland
instance Of nismanagement was the
placing Of the doors SO that they opened
inward If there is need for further
word Of warning IN this respect, let
rs reproduce the following vivid pic
ture Of the actual situation as told BY
the press dispatches:
There were but two exits to the
building. The halls filled with fright
ened children Some Of them BY lucky
chance selected the one door that led
10 safety The others poured down the
narrow hall to the other only to find
it ehoked by those who had fled before
This door opened inward Perhaps
the first to reach it forgot No one may
say now. Perhaps they were 80 pressed
against the unyieIding timber that they
could not force i open against the hordes
that tumbled down the blazing stairway
behind
@The narrow halls were filed at the
first word Of fear Those above could
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
The Writers.

Albert Midlane. the well known Eng
fish hymn writer. has just celebrated
his eighty-third birthday In London.
His ehildrens hymn. There's a Friend
For Little Children is sung all over
the world.
The French historian. Auguste lie.
page. is dead at the age Of seventy
two. Among his books are a @IsAtorie
de la Commune" and "Recits sur fIIis-
torie d'Alsace ct de Lorraine" His last
book, LES sieges Heroiques," appear
ed just before his death.
Mrs. Humphrey Ward is expected to
arrive in New YORK. shortly. and while
IN this country she will he the guest Of
Mrs. Frederick ". Whitridge Of New
York. who, being the daughter Of Mat
thew Arnold. is her cousin. This visit
will be the FIRST Mrs. Ward has ever
made TO America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
LOCAL OPTION CONDITIONS IN
VERMONT.

For the last four years the local option
vote on the liquor question in Vermont
has averaged about the same and it IS
likely that this average will be main
tanned so long as the law remains on the
statute books In 1904 there were 40
aYesp towns but since then the number
voting likewise has lowered about thir-
ty, the same as this year. Certain 1t is
that the number Of license communities
will never he az high as the first year
when ninety voted Yes That was
abnormal, in a state Of 246 towns, most
Of which are village hamlets and have
no excuse on the ground OF local condi
tons for licensing the sale Of liquor.
The majority Of the towns Will always
be for the kind OF practical prohibition
that local option law affords. when the
sentiment Of the community finds oppor-
tunity for expressing itself
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

not know that they were forcing their
playmates to certain death in the grim
pit below. They pressed on" Etc
When the city council in Barre few
years ago gave orders that all doorways
on public buildings be made to swing
outward and that, furthermore, they
be provided with fire escapes, the on.
ders were looked upon by some d inn
posing an undue hardship upon the own
ers Of the buildings. How do the orders
appear nowY IN most cases, the re-
quirement has been satisfied In the
others, there should he prompt action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
The Royal Box.

The king Of Italy is a vegetarian.
King Leopold Of Belgium is reported
to have suffered a severe mental break
down
Emperor Francis Joseph OF Austria
owns chinaware factory In Vienna
which is one of the most famous in the
world and employs more than a thou
sand workmen. The king Of Saxony
conducts a similar business. though on
a much smaller scale.
Many monarchs are using English in
intercourse with one another. The car
Of Russia, for example. speaks English
better than German. and the German
emperor speaks English better than
French. so it is natural that the two
sovereigns should. as they do. CORE
spond in English.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
Fraa From Rad onaa.

The Leading citizen Of a small coun-
try town escorted a friend on tour OF
inspection through the village. The
friend. who was a resident Of metro
poiitan city. was duly impressed BY the
many advantages Of the little town.
Finally the two men reached the Gem
etery. The visitor carefully looked ait
the various tributes and then turned to
his guide. Say. Dave be began,
"wh.wh-where do you b-b-bury your
H-s-sinners n Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
has total OF nearly 100000. and the
prints division, which has a total Of
255. 900.

has total OF nearly 100000, and the
prints division. which has a total Of
255, 900.
Would Drink at Street Tables.
Men who promenade Washingtons
wide thoroughfares with all the lam
guild ease OF the Partisan saunterer
and who would dearly like to be cali
ed boulevardiers have q complaint
Whereas the strollers In the Champs
Elysees find dainty little tables for
the serving OF refreshments the Amer
lean capital Is destitute OF such at
fractions They want the avenues lined
with booths where coffee or tea at
least could be served. In the opinions
Of the young diplomats the American
capital never can be. truly great until
this defect is remedied. AS it is. they
may walk for miles and find no spot
where they may revive their failing
strength except with alcoholic drinks.
Smiths In the House.
Despite the fact that William Alden
went to the senate and George w. Of
Illinois died, there are still I'VE Smiths
ID the house. One OF the new ones is
Madison r. Smith Of Pennington. No.
who Is both materialist and idealist.
He says in the new congressional di-
rectory be began the active practice
OF the law IN 1877. since when his en-
tire time has been devoted to the pro-
fession, not merely for the emolu-
ments, but for an unselflsh love Of its
study
Decorating the Station.
Although the sum Of S13.00o.00 al.
ready has been expended on the Union
railway station, it is estimated that
100000 more win be needed before
the terminal and the approach can be
finished. The rotunda viii not be com
pleted In the next two months, al
though the work Is going on rapidly.
The scaffold In the rotunda IS the
Rrgest in the world and cost $1,000.
Contractors say 1t costs $500 to move
the mammoth structure, on which 500
can work at once.
large force Of workmcn Il EN-
ployed In gliding the panels Of the
dome. Each panel win receive three
coats Of gilt. ana d beautiful effect
win be produced when the hundreds Of
lneandescent lights are fitted in the
dome. CARL SCHoFIELD.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
cuRTAIL CRY EXPENSES.
Advocates a Tax Rate Not to Exceed
500 on the Dollar.


$500 on the Dollar.
Editor Daily Times: In view Of the
complete tie.up of our only industry and
the general depression Of business
throughout the country, It would seem
that our city council should curtail city
expenses as much as practicable. For
instance the street department, includ-
ing the superintendent salary Of $1,000
cost the city last year more than S22..
goo. Much less than half that sum
should Suffice this year Keep ala the
streets and sidewalks IN good repair and
no more. Fix the superintendent sal.
airy at $500. There are plenty of good
men who will be ready to till the Office
al that salary II Bruce should refuse,
With wise economy also IN all other
depart ments, tax rate not to exceed
SLIGO on the dollar, together with al
the other eity's income. would be amply
sufficient 60 pay all current expenses.
Everybody knows. or ought to know,
that during the very best times our
enormously high tax-rate has completely
paralyzed the growth of our city, Now.
facing as we do. the very worst times.
not To igve us the lowest tax rate prac.
tiea9e would be financial insanity pure
and simple.
do not know how It may seem to
others. but it does seem to ME. that ii
orr city council win adopt such a policy
the coming year. their administration
viii vim universal favor.
Taxpayer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
HORSE THIEF AT WORK.
Stole Animal From a Barn in East
Charlotte.

Stole Animal From Barn in East
Charlotte.
East Charlotte, March 5.--A horse
harness and sleigh were stolen from G..
\ Van ViIet barn Monday night, the
thief driving out to the road through
meadow, opposite the blacksmith
shop, suspicion point to a young man
who mas worked for Mr.. Van Vilet dur
ing a part Of the winter and who left
very suddenly, nearly two weeks ago,
while on business trip to the west part
OF the town. AT that time he left the
horse with the sleigh to come home with.
out a driver but a woman, some dis
tance this side Of the station caught the
animal and put It into the barn. mott
flying Mr.. Van Nilet who went after IT,.
On another occasion be took the team
from the barn during the evening and
did not return until into the night, all
though he had gone TO bed early in thu
evening. Then suspicion being aroused
Mr.. Van Viiet visited the barn and found
his team gone, be then looked for the
man who avs found absent, at that
time the sleigh track led from the barn
to the highway the same as did the last
night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
Gown Gossip.

The spring colors show a decided
preference for dark shades. and even
black is going 20 be favorite.
Most Of the new blouses have bus-
terhy shoulders. which give the effect
Of breadth and droop at the same
time.
Prophecies for the summer season
mint that the japanese Effects so gen.
orally adopted viii give way to a re
Fiyal Of the classic. and some Of the
newest models already show this tend.
ency.-New York Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
JINGLES AND JESTS
Dlsappointed Aspiration.

gIaHFFuIIItVU FNaI7FT1N
Lovers when rejected oft moan and tear
their hair
Brokers when they're ruined st stunned
in sad despair;
The captain Of a leaking ship Is full Of
anxious care.
But few things that I know Of for human
wear and tear
For panied surprise and sudden shock
can really quite compare
With stepping outward in the dark. wher
climbing up a stair.
To find that topmost, astral step--the one
that is not there.
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
FOR YOUR SUNDAY DINNER

try tire following delightful dessert.
~ cup English Walnut meats
10 doz fgs, cut up fine.
! i0c package JEIsIs-O o, any flavor,
Dissolve the JEisT-O in pint of boiling WA
ter. When cool and just commencing to thick
EN- stir To the figs and nuts. Serve with
Whipped Cream. Delicious. The walnuts, figs
and JEIsL-O can be boughtatany good grocery,
This makes enough dessert for large family
and Is very economical
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

Christmas eve Is celebrated IN Span
ish homes by family party and a
supper chiefly Of sweetmeats and
wines. Instead Of hanging their stock
ings the children IN the country hide
their shoes aud slippers in the bushes.
and they 'hnd them filed with fruit
ana candles in the morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
H. Was Sc smart.

Complimentary YisitorI do think
your son is 30 bright.
Mother with evident pridel--Ah, yesl
He works so hard at his books have
been afraid he viii develop tbs
Bright's disease. Bohemian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

Flasher. having had bis picture paint
ed, asks the opinion 81 his friend
Dahbs. retired house painter. Dabbs
We'll it's ike you. but If you've been
q hundred gulneas for Il you've been
done. Why. there amt half a pound
Of paint on the whole thing London
IeleEgaph
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
eabylon's flanaino Gardens.

The hanging gardens Of Babylon were
terraces on columns. The gardens were
400 feet square and over 100 feet high
The ascent from terrace to terrace was
by flights Of marble steps, aud on the
highest was a large reservoir.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

"Do you think insanity a ground for
divorce?'
II don't know" replied the bachelor
grufiy, "but it's grounds for matri-
mony, ali right Philadelphia Ledger
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

Together on the earth there dwelied
A woman and q man
Whoe'er agreed In thought and deed
Conceive it If you can.
And. 10. this man and woman died.
To heaven went the two.
Surprised they stared and then declared,
"Why. this Is nothing newt
Town Topics.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

Never mind, it's the period Of abnega-
tion, anyway.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

lsitland county is easily the wet
belt for the coming year with one
fourth Of the license communities Of
the state
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

"Can't you gimme little help,
ma'am7"
"Ehl What have you got In that
boxfv
"Dem's de family jewels, ma'am.
Lemme have quarter on 'em, can't
you Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

keen insight, advanced mental training
and possessed Of that measure Of balance
which il demanded IN crises. Such men
as Senator Proctor are rare.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

Poet Who was the man who wrote
those beautiful words, "The night hath
a thousand eyes|
Practical Friend | don't know;
some oculist, / guess Philadelphia
Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

Montpelier citizens are anything but
oyer.hasty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

Foraker has chance to ache over
things political in Ohio
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05

About fifty Of the Odd Fellows and
their families gave a surprise party TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayden nj. Jefiords and
family last evening, the occasion being
in honor of the 22nd anniversary OF
Il cir marriage. The evening was pleas
antly spent ii playing games and with
music. Refreshments Of cake and coffee
were served. During the evening w. II.
Iougee, in behalf Of ..le company, pre-.
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Jefords a hand
SCI me parlor lamp, for which Mr. JET
fords heartily responded. The party
broke up ut late hour after spending
a most enjoyable evening and wishing
their host aud hostess many happy re-
turns Of the day. IA Mr. and Mrs. JEFF
fords live about mile from Williams
town village the party had merry time
coming and going, in large teams. Mrs.
,TeiTords is noble grand 81 the Rebekahs
and Mr.. Jetfords is vice grand of the
Odd Fellows
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
POVERTY NIGHT {"
Was Observed BY wilIiamatown Grange
Last Evening.

WiIliamstown, March 5--"Poyerty
night was observed at the grange last
evening, and all had d fine time The
board Of selectmen previously chosent
arrived little late, but were greeted
with applause, They imposed fines upon
the members present, according to their
Judgment These were not very high
and were promptly paid. After the
meeting boxes Of lunch which the ladies
had brought, were sold, bringing good
sum.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-08
FRANCIS e. ENSIGN. DEAD.

All Owyhee old timers remember Fran
els E. Ensign, prominent attorney who
came to Silver City, practiced law here
and held a conspicuous position in Owy-
hee affairs, from 1876 until 1878, when
he removed to Boise and remained four
years and then went to HALEY where
death overlook him last Monday.
Mr.. Ensign was born in Painesville,
o., in 1929, and came west to California
in 1854. He was married at Silver City
in 1876. We are not informed as to what
family he left, except we are informed
that one son is now prosecuting attorney
Of Blaine county.
Many pleasant things are said Of the
deceased concerning incidents which oc-
Cured during his residence in Silver City.