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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Told Between the Rubbers

A family, consisting of father, mother, daughter and son, formed an inveterate four at bridge. The mothers i'll luck usually caused her to make 1t spades"
 The father died. He had always de- sired to be cremated.
 The mother objected. The controversy grew quite animated.
 Said the daughter, "I think fathers wishes should be observed"
 The mother sobbed
 The son said Although father wished to be cremated, now that he is dead 1 feel sure he would not object if we buried him."
 Still the mother sobbed.
 Her mind wandered. All at once she was awakened from the lethargic state into which she had fallen by the daugh- ter saying:
 Well, mother, we leave it to you.'
 Sobbing, she said: "You leave it to me? Well, I'll make it spades
 bridge party had been arranged in a certain village to raise funds for the sufferers in a neighboring town which had been destroyed by fire. Men, women and children were left shelterless, neither clothes, money or anything to eat. IL was suggested by the promoters of the. bridge party that any old clothing that might be sent would be acceptable also. When the funds were accumulated and the articles of clothing ready to be sent the following letter accompanied the donation:
 we think you will find the women's clothing useful though possibly a little out of fashion, but we doubt whether we have been wise in sending what our men have given, for they all have fixed habit of discarding only from weakness
 A very clever woman who was con sidered ono of the "crack' bridge players in the town in which she lived lost her husband. Soon she took unto herself al- other Said second spouse demised also. Sympathy for her misfortune was intense. However within a short time she ven tured upon third matrimonial arrange ment Upon hearing of it one of her "best friends" exclaimed: What! Three? Well, I guess this is the rubberi'
 At the next meeting of the bridge club, after the tennis tournament had taken place, Mrs. Blank was describing what had occurred and who was present.
 She said:
 .'Of course, Ann was there with a hand full of diamonds, as usual MT. So and So came with what Bob described as 'three queens," and Eliza brought up the rear of the procession by leading her Singleton"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

When the nickel plating on the stove becomes rusty take whiting and moisten with ammonia until thick paste is made. and rub brislSly with a wooen cloth. A fine polish will be given to the dun metal.
 bit of orange juice added to tomato soup just before serving adds delicious flavor.
 Boil onions in salted water if you would have them retain their flavor.
 Prunes soaked and softened before chopping are excellent in cakes.
 teaspoonful of butter put into the water where vegetables are boiling will prevent them from bubbling over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

very, very long and quite ample around the hem of the skirt
 The "all black hat will be worn by fashions elegantes.
 The Directoire gown has graduated in- to something that is surely a mongrel, since it can claim no period, age or fam fly.
 Evening frocks, no drapery is in evit dence.
 Sartorial indications are towards dark colors, black being noticeable in the handsomest creations.
 Applique flowers. cut from velvet bro oades, are favorite trimmings on the dressest frocks.
 Sleeves appear skin tight, and yet the perfectly plain sleeve is not seen.
 The most fashionable is one that is gathered more or less all the way down, and sometimes half a dozen tiny ruffles run down the arm on the outside of sleeve from shoulder down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Tips For Milady's Toilet

For cooling liquid powder a formula well worth the experiment, is of RoseWater ....4......-...----....... ounces Zinc ONlue H2 ounce Tincture of benzoin ...-.......... 10 drops
 A good massage given daily with the following skin food will help tremen- dously towards eliminating wrinkles and fabbiness:
 Almond oil ......................... 1 ounces Spermacett ........................ l ounce White wax ........................ l ounce Orange flower water ............ ? ounces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Fin de Seicle Hints.

Hats are enormous.
 Frocks are clinging.
 Sleeves are longer
 Rough goods are popular.
 Lace is little used.
 Fringes of all families are fashionable. Velvet coats are the rage.
 Felt is scarcely seen for hats. The walking skirt is entirely rasterre- escaping the ground by four inches. All shades of yellow are a la mode. Cros bleu is the newest shade for tailor mades.
 Blue of all nuances, will be used, par ticularly turquoise for dressy afternoon gowns.
 Geranium and yellowish green shades, will shake hands in felicitation, oyer their popularity as hat trimm hgs. Afternoon and evening costumes are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Dr. Samuel Johnson and In
 digestion

It was no less a person than the great Dr. Johnson who created quite a sensa- ton over remedy he discovered for in- digestion It was a simple cure and one which was used with great efficacy by the learned gentleman.
 It came about that Lady Diana Beau clerk, (who died century ago. dared Boswell, stimulating him with a small bet, to inquire of pr. Johnson what he did with the orange peels he used to de- posit in his pocket at "The Club" aiter eating the fruit.
 T have a great love for them,' was all that he would answer to Bosewells entreaty.
 Years after his death a letter was found written by the doctor to a lady. recommending dried and powdered orange peel in hot port wine for indigestion which gave the clew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

And after all love governs the whole world. Bitterness, unkindness, hardness of heart, never won any body.
 A story is told of Thomas Arnold uhe father of Matthew Arnold) who was one of the worlds greatest teachers, serv- ing for many years master at Rugby In conference of clergymen upon one occasion, the discussion as to the best way to manage boys, came up. Said Ar mold, 'I once chided a pupil, a little. pale, stupid boy-undersized and seem ingly half sick-for not being able to re- cite his very simple lesson. He looked up at me and said with a touch of spirit, Sir, why do you get angry with me? Do you not know I am doing the best can?"
 One of the clergymen present asked Arnold how he punished the boy for this impudence.
 And Arnold replied, 1T did not punish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

will be the death knell of pure womanly organization
 "I believe the golden rule for club women should be: Do right unto others, regardless of what others do unto you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

that Dolly Dalrymple knows what she is talking about, just get MT. David Graham Phillips book, "Old Wives for New" and read it. You will see how poor Sophy went to fat and lost every vestige of her pretty Iithe graceful figure by not taking a bit of advice-from those who lspouy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

Not skill, nor books, but life itself is the foundation of all education. Fried rich Froebel.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Fielding.

The father of ,he English novel " After more than century hiS novels still hold foremost place among th. worlds masterpieces. Tom Jones, Joseph Andrew, Amelia are all class ics of their kind. Edition Dc Luxe, limited and numbered, large type, ex. cellent paper, illustrated, unexpur. rated, 5 vols, three. quarter leather bindind, Sub. price S30.00, Sale rrice S1.5O.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Emerson.

As mar and writer Emerson ranks among the grea, world spirits. Con. tents Of the set, 6 yo.s., Representa-. tive Men, English Traits, Nature Ad dresses and Lectures, Conduc, of Life, Essays, Poems and a biography by Richard Garneu. Large type, il- lusrated, excellent paper, bound beautifully in three quarter leather. L mted edition De Luxe, each set numbered by hand Sub. price S2700. Sale pr,ce S6S0.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Charles Kingsley.

Limited and numbered edition De Luxe, vols. stories and poems, life of author and introduction by his son, Maurice Kingsley Large type, care. fully printed, Supetfne laid paper, photograpure illustrations. Bound in thTee.quaTter genuine leather, rich, dark wine. Orental full gold backs. Sub. Price S32 Sale Price S7.75. Sub. Price Ds Luxe Cloth S22.00. Sale Price S6.CO
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Rudyard kiplina.

New Illustrated edition De Luxe. Plain Tales from rhe Hills, The Light That Failed, Mine Own People, Sol dicrs Three, Phantom Rickshaw, Un- der the Deodar,, Wee Willie Wrinkle, City of Dreadful Night, American Notes, Story of the Gadshys, In Black and White, Letters of Marque, Poems, Ballads, eic, Leather bind ing. l0vols. Sub, rrice De Luxe cloth binding S30.0O. Sale Se.0O.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Charles Dickens.

Dickens was al 2S, the most popu. lar living writer of the world, which popularity he maintained for more than thirty years until his death from needless overwork. His works are too widely known and loved 10 need comment. Limited number edition De Luxe, complcl. works, 20 vols, large type, fine white woye pd:rr, i60 illustrations, ele. tn' three. quarter leather binding. Sub. price S9O %. Sale price 1880. Sub. price De Luxe cloth binding se0.o0. Sale price SI5.s0.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Snollett,

Smolctt dealt with the ridiculous ard humorous side of life. Thacker. ay called l" Humphrey Clinker" th. most laughsble story ever written. The set contains complete novels, ,un- cxpurgated, best text, large type, ilne paper, illustrated. 6 vols, edition De Luxe, limited, numbered by hand ihree.quarter leather binding. Sub. price S30.00. Sale price S7.sO.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Victor Hugo.

Complete romsnces, poems, essays, dramas. including Hugo's rare book on Shakespeare and his own life. 10 handsome vols. new edition De Luxe 20 illustrations, phoiogravures and half-tones. Edition limited 10 ,000 numbered sets, handsomely bound in three quarter leather, Ds Luxe style. Sub. price Sd5.00. Sale Sli.0o,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Plutarch's Lives.

Brilliant biopraphies of the chief personapes of Greek and Roman his. tory, GOO eyentful years. SOD B. C. 10 100 A. D. Edition De Luxe, 5 vols, limited number, large type, good paper, Illustrated; durahly bound in beautiful style, three. quarter gen. uine leather, Sub, price S25,O0. Sale price $500.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Gibbons.

Decline and Fall of the Roman Em- rirc, from Death of Julius Cesar and Downfall oE the Republic to Fall of Constantinope. New Edition De Luxe, only large type, set in 6 vols. Notes by Mlman, Guizot and Dr. William Smith. Elegantly illustrated and bound in quarter genuine leather. Sub, price S33,o0, Sale price S6 90.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Sir alter Scott.

h 1874, at43, Scott published an onymously WavcrIey, followed rapid ly by matchless series of romances unbroken up 10 1929, within three years Of his death. Complete Waver. ly novels, limited edition De Luxe, 24 vols, large type, laid paper, 27o illustrations, handsome dark green three quarter leather binding, Sub. price sloo.oo. Sale price S23.50. De Luxe cloth binding, Sub. price S75.O0, Sale price SlS.50.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Charles and Mary Lamb

Complete works with valuable new biographical material, 8 beautiful vols, large new type on extra fine paper, superb photogravure illusra- tons. First edition from same plates sold Se0.C 10 $240.O0 set. Three quarter genuine leather, gill top, un. cut edges Limited edition. Sub. Price S36.OO. Sale Price S9.7S.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
"A Little Child Shall
 Lead Them"

Painted by William Strut and re- produced in Germany. We have it in various sizes, in plain Sepia, hand colored in water color, or painted in oil, Framed in wood, gold and an. toue gilt frames. S9c 10 S7.e5.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Shakespeare.

Best library edition, complete in 20 elegant volS,,S LAX ' l.2, two plays 10 vol, Cambridge text, two sets of notes. critical and explanatory, study questions and suggestions. IFS full page gravures and m ezzo. .gravures be- sides hundreds of small engravngs. Large type, superhre dcckle edge paper. Bound in three quarter blue leather. Sub. price SSs.00. Sale price SlI25 Sub. price s60.00 in shot silk binding, Sale Price Si4.00.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Photosravures S2. .75.

Imported hand colored Photograv- ures, in q variety of interesting sub jects. Important sizes, and tastefully framed in double sweep gilt frames. Regular value $4.00.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Prints 59c each.

Burlington Prints, in variety of sub. jects, including the famous old mas ters, neatly framed with gold lining in brown wood frames, 9 II l.2 in. Regular S9e values. Al 59c.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
SAMPLE CHRISTMAS PICTlRE SALE! n%aa% sMS xm
Nature Prints 69c.

Hand colored, including the famous views of New Haven, daintily mount. ed and framed in well made giItframc, l2y14 in. Usual 95c valuee.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Fine Black Prints 2Sc.

A variety of subjects, nicely mount cd with white mats in well made brown wood frames, : i-2x 10 in. Regular value soc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Fine Landscapes 75c.

In colors true to nature, framed in handsome gill and ornamental frames g X g in. Regular value $l.39.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Handkerchicfs , for 25c

Hemstitched embroidered and seal loped edges. attractive all-oYcr ef. fecis in colors and all linen cross bar effects for women.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14

Handkerchiefs 12 l-2c.

Mems, rich all linen, initial, small neat embroidered letters. l2 l.2c each. Box of six 7sc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Handkcrchiefs 25c.

Womcns, handsome all linen, in. itia embroidered in wreath or dainty block design and sheer Shamrock lawn cross bar initials. 25c each Box of six Sl.45.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Handkcrchiefs 25c

Mems, plain linen, regular and ex. fra sizes, i-S, IA and l-2 inch hems, extra fine linen,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Handkcrchiefs 15c box

Children's pretty Lawn Handler chiefs, plain white and dainty colorcd borders. Put up three in fancy Christmas box.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Silk Handkerchiefs.

Mems and Boys, plain and cm. bellished with very handsome initial. Al 25c, soc, 7Sc, and Sl,00.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Handkerchiefs 12 1-2c.

300 most attractive styles, all linen and Swiss and Shamrock lawn, beau tiful hemstitchng, embroidered and scalloped edges, lace trimmed, al- over effects, cross bar, plain white linens and novel colored ideas for women.
 Handkerchiefs 25c.
 Cbildrcn's, three in box, all linen initialed; very daintily put up.
 Handkerchiefs 25c
 Womcn's, all linen, hemstitched, l.S, l.4, l2 and inch hcms. A good 39c value.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Handkerchicfs 25c,
Handkerchiefs 25c
Sepia Reproductions
 At soc each

Reproductions of the famous Dutch masters, variety of subjects including Rembrandfs Anatomy Lesson, Night Watch, and Portrait of Himself. We'll mounted and framed in 1 inch brown oak, g l.2 \ l2 in. Regular 7oc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Handkerchiefs soc to S1.5O.

A tremendously dainty assortment in lace trimmed and embroidered women's Handkerchiefs. Beautiful. ly hand embroidered in one or in all four corners.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Handkerchiefs 25c.

Women's, loads of styles, All Linen and Shamrock Lawn, cross bar with embroidered designs, lace and inser. lion trimmed, fine hand embroidery and alover effects.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Christmas Book Sale Extraordinary!
Masterpieces at one-quarter subscribton price,

 P ENDD holiday gift seekers Works fiction  rem The best writings old works modern Without
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Madonna Sl. 75,

Knaeffle's Tennessee Madonna, the original platinum print, in oval frame, gilt or black. At$l.7S.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
Gift Silverware.

Four-piece fancy shape Tea Set S5.e5.
 Regular S6. .eS values. Gov. Butter Dish, plain or brigpt cut, $l.4e.
 Regular S20 0o values. Fancy Cracker Jars, with quadruple plated
 cover, worth $l.50. At 9Sc. Fern Dishes, fancy fligree work with earth en lining, large size; unusual value. $1.5O. Fruit Stands, French Grey base, entirely new design, fitted with richly decorated inn ported bowl A big value for $2.50 Bread Trays, Grape patterns, encrusted works, regular SPAS values. At$l.75.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14

High grade, five ounce oak tanned leather with heavy straps running entirely around bag hand sewed English frame, strong English hand sewed handle stitched to bag, best English slide lock, frame protectors and catches; lined thruout with plaid khaki 20 inch size.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-07

We take great pleasure IN announcing to the
thousands of delighted owners Of Edison Pho
nographs number OF changes and improve
ments in both Photographs ana Records,
which Will add much to their pleasure in the
future. series of attachments by which, at
slight cost all present Photographs except
Record in addition to the present one. Il L.
HAYWARD, &c Elm street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-07
TALK OF THE TOWN


j. II, WILDER was In Richmond on bust
ness yesterday.
Swift's Pride soap, 7 cakes for 2d
cents al Smith 4 Cummings. I
+. II, Rogers returned this morning
from q business visit in Boston.
Goddard vs., 81. Michael's college on
Goddard campus at 4 this afternoon.
Ripe cueumbers Tor sale, soc per bushel
Mrs. G. K. Robertson, phone 304-S.
Don't forget the Dairymaids' Recrea.
ton at the Methodist church tonight.
Edwin Blakeley Of UnderhilI is visit.
ing in the city at the home OF his broth.
er, Chester Blakeley.
j. A. Comolli returned last night from
Milford, Mass, where he has been work.
ing during the summer.
Ned 4. Lewis went TO Lancaster, N
H., to-day for a few days visit at
the home Of Mrs. Lewis parents.
Large ripe cucumbers soc bushel,
ripe tomatoes si00 a bhshel, delivered
Elmer T.. Perry, telephone 235.l2.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. Il. Allen left this
morning for Mechanesville, ~ y, for
a visit at the home OF their son, &. X.
Allen, Jr
MIR. and Mrs. J. j. Campbell of Hard.
wick arrived in the city yesterday in
their automobile for visit with
friends.
Remember the date OF the Ladies of
Clan Gordon fair, October s, o and 10,
in Hale's pavilion. A good program and
music tor dancing every night.
How is the old ranger All right for
another winter? Better look over the
full line OF Alagee ranges and heaters at
the \. d. Phelps Co. before you buy.
Henry p. Baldwin went TO Barton this
morning on business after having just
returned from few weeks business
trip through the New England states.
G. Riddell, "a Elm street; watches,
clocks and jewelry sold. repaired and
cleaned; agent for Rodgers silver plate
and iewelry; stone cutters glasses from
2Oc.
Public Scotch dance will be neld in
Miles hail Saturday, October 10; gents
SOC, ladies free. Lady in attendance at
cloak room; dance starts at 1880. Mr.
Fowler, floor manager.
One Of the unusual features of the
season was the picking OF quite a guam
tity Of ripe red raspberries by Philip
Wagenhoifer in Hope cemetery yesterday
afternoon. For October this is re.
markable.
Edward Newcomb Of the American
Tailoring company, New York, will be
at the Union Clothing store on Satur-
day. October 10, with a full line OF
woolens for custom made clothing and
will take measures for suits and over.
coats.
Better look in the coal bin and if IL
is empty send your order TO Calder &
Richardson, Depot square, for your win.
ter supply They have plenty Of the
best grades and the prices are right.
also nice dry block wood and second
growth.
There will he sold privately at the
UniSersalist parsonage some furniture
at reasonable rates. the most of which is
as new: a bedroom set bookcase and
writing desk combined, sewing machine
dining room extension table small libra
ry table, chairs, carpets, rugs, etc.
II Segretario della Corte Federale, F.
s. Plat, 81 trovera ALA City Court di
Barre Mereoledi sera per registrare lie
application per naturalizzazione Non
sara necessaro per gil Applicant da
Barre di sndare Montpelier Presenta-
tevi, con testimoni, Mercoledi sera ALA
Corte di Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Gentlemen: when in need OF fall or
winter suits or overcoats il will pay you
to call on Sadlier a. Dawson, "a Elm
street. No extra charge for union label
The Ladies' Universalist Union will
hold a meeting in the church parlors,
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. As
there is business of Importance, let ey-
eryone try to be present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-07
Card of Thanks.

We sincerely thank the friends and
neighbors who ministered in so many
loving ways to our loved one in her
suiferings, and who gsve to us SO much
help and sympathy in our sorrow; we
are also grateful to all who sent flowers
for the last services
The brothers and sister of the
late Mrs. Conant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-07
Stylish Fall Clothes

Just got back from New
York Snapped up some bar
gains in mems Fall clothes--all
stylish, we'll made, comfortable.
Got some other good values,
too. Just read: Mems Over,
coats, 48 in. long, warm and
wearable, value 5000, selling
now $500.
Children's Overcoats, .36 in.
long, $500 value, So. 90.
Mems heavy wool pants,
s. 90 value, now S2.75.
Mems Suits Just the kind
any sensible man wants-for
little money.
Warm Winter Underwear,
Blankets and Quilts at lower
prices than most elsewhere.
Come in.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-07
DIR. z. ARCHAMBAULT.

General diseases treated, but special atten
ten given TO the treatment Of tuberculosis or
consumption by means of the new serum,
8arTc--Ofice IS Summer ST. corner West
Hours-7 10 a. M. 2 ~ and 10 9p. m. Web
eterytlie--Rcsi Henry Gigure for consul
tanon, Tuesdays to II a. m, GTanitevilie-
Residence 0duie Gilbert, for consultation, hi
days TO ~ a. TN. Tel 407-i3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-07
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1908,
Weather Prediction.

Fair tonight and warmer in Vermont
except east and extreme north portion
and in New Hampshire. Thursday fair
light southwest TO west winds.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-09-15

PROVING HIS MoTTo.-"Well, sir
exclaimed the millionaire, what do
you want this morning."
1--WE come again to ask for your
daughter" said the poor but ambitious
young man.
Haven't l told you six times over
on as many different days that it is
out Of the question? What do you
mean by bothering me in this way?
You are making a nuisance of your
self"
IF l seem to be more persistent than
circumstances warrant, l must insist
that you sir, are to blame"
Me-" shouted the indignant old man.
81 don't understand you"
There" said the man who loved his
daughter as he pointed to a motto over
the bankers desk, sis my excuse for
coming here day after day, If at first
you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
Do you believe in that sentiment or
have you put it up there simply to de-
ceive people?"
After he had scratched his head
awhile the mean old plutocrat said:
yes. 1 believe in that. I haven't
succeeded yet in making you under
stand that my daughter shall not be-
come the wife Of a fool, but am going
to keep on trying till do! Good morn
ing!"
And that time he did it.-Strand
Magazine.