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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
THE SMOKE OF A CIGAR.
Why It Is Now White and Again Blue
Scientifically Explained,

why II Is Now Wf1ite end Again Blue
Scientifically Explained.
II you viii notice a smoker you viii
see that when he 'puffs" vigorously
the smoke that comes out Of his mouth
Is whitish, but If he holds the cigar IN
his hand the smoke that curls up from
1t is blue Are any boys and girls close
enough observers to have noticed that?
And If they have, do they know the
reasonF IT, is this: The PARTICLES that
compose the smoke that comes from
the mouth are coarser than those from
the end OF the cigar. But what, you
may ask, has the fineness OF the par
ticles to do with it, This: Blue waves
of light are the shortest Of all the coll
ors, ard it is the finer particles that
catch and reflect those waves. When
the smoke Is drawn through the cigar
1t takes up coarser particles, and when
it is thrown out of the mouth those
coarser particles reflect all the light
waves, thus producing on our eyes the
sensation Of white The blue tint Of
the sky. as was explained to yon some
time ago, is made by the fine dust par
tieles of the upper air, which catch
and reflect the blue light waves.-Chi-
cago News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06

THE SCRAP BOOK


There were two Irishmen who re-
Gently came over to seek employment
In America. Pat secured q position
here, but because OF some misunder-
standing between his employer and
himself be was to be discharged on
the following Monday II he could not
answer three questions
Pat came home with a heavy heart
that night and told his twin brother
Mike the questions. which were: How
much does the moon weigh? How
many stars are there? What am |
thinking about? AS the brothers look
err very much alike, Mike said that he
would so in Pats place and answer
the three questions, for he considered
himself brighter than Pat.
As soon as Mike entered the Office
Monday morning his brothers employ
err said, pat are yon ready for the
questionsT Yes, sir" said Mike.
VERY well How much does the
moon weighg Hundred pounds
How dye know There's four
quarters"
How many STARS are thereg' "A
million"
How dye know go count 'em."
what am / thinking aboutfv
you're thinkin' that I'm Pat, but I'm
not. I'm Mike. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
Minnesota Wants Him For
President
The Democrats of That State to Take
the Bit in Their Teeth in Con-
test With Bryan Men for
Supremacy.

St Paul, Mimi, March 6-rhe Demo.
cratic state central committee which
will meet in st. Paul to-day, win take
the bit in its teeth and announce Gov.
John A. Johnson as candidate for the
Democratic nomination for the presi.
dency
Gov johnson is not expected to make
amy declaration himself, but the com,
mittee purposes to force matters and
make Gov johnson candidate whether
he will or not This viii he the commit.
tees answer to the BRYAN demonstra-
tion. which is planned Tor the same
day.
The situation i unique in politics and
presages a contest for the supremacy Of
Bryan in national politics
The Bryan men are bent on making
support Of Bryan the absolute test Of
genuine Democracy, and the Johnson
men resent it. Whatever the Bryan
ties say after the meeting is over, Gov.
johnson may be looked upon as q def
mite candidate for the presidency. His
friends say that his state viii support
him, and that be viii 40 into the Den
yer convention as an ayowed eandi
date.
They take the position that the Bryan
men are endeavoring to aseribe to Gov.
johnson the support ~ the Interests
They take the further stand that such
a position is untenable and will not
"a.
tain, has a right to the presidency. mas.
much els be Democratic party is not a
one man affair
A significant feature Of the situation
is the report Tint the Hearst Indepen
dcnee League Of Chicago is endesyofing
to make Gov johnson It's leader The
governor was asked concerning this move
and said be knew nothing about 1t, ana
would make no statement relative to
the movement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06

"Tm a beauty doctor" announced
the stranger with the hand satchel full
OF cosmetics and massage machines.
"Do you think could get any practice
around hereT'
sYeou make ugly things pretty, don't
yeou?g drawled the old farmer in the
speckled shirt.
That's my business. sir"
"Waal, IL yeou'H 90 down back Of my
barn yeou'll find an old slate covered
COW with one eye and one horn aud
wrinkles like canals all over her face.
She's the ugliest COW in seven states,
and If yeou can make Der pretty I'll
agree that yeou be beauty doctor an
give yeou a ar."-Chlcago News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
His Humbls Uses.

She was versed IN Greek and Latin;
She was versed IN German. TOO;
She was versed in ali the classics
And the poets old and new
She had studied art and music,
And IN culture she was graced,
But I note her weary husband
Had 20 button up her waist.
She could talk Of bygone heroes;
She could tell offhand their names;
She could tell when Rome was founded
And the date Il fell in flames:
She could tell Of styles and fashions
At = mile a minute rate.
But she had to ask her husband
II her hat was pinned on straight.
Detroit Free Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
CHARGE MISCONDUCT.
Examiners Make Sensational Report Re-
garding Oriental Bank.

SaIolhg OtleALai BANK.
New York. March Misconduct Of
the affairs Of the Oriental bank, which
is in the hands Of receivers. Is charged
in report written by examiners EN-
ployed by the receivers and made public
yesterday. The report says
The bank has been conducted in a
most slipshod loose. unbusinesslike man
ner and has been permeated with irreg-
ularities, frauds and crime. Within the
last two years the administration OF its
affairs has been characterized by several
apparent defaleations, forgeries, perjury
and other violations Of the statutes OK
this state.
Sums aggreeating considerable
amounts have been charged off to profit
ana loss and the offenders allowed to
escape the penalty Of the law, appar-
emily because they were employees OF the
bank, whom the officers We're afraid to
prosecute for fear Of exposure Of greater
or more serious Irregularities o viola
tions of law. on the part Of those higher
up in the administration Of the banks
affairs"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
conunsrums.

When are silks like the clouds
When changeable
When is a book like the holy days?
When lent.
When is a child at school and rope
alike? When taught (taut.
When is a message like a train Of
cars? When special
When is a boat like halter fitting a
caps When It is eap-sized (capsized).
When is man like Mont Blanc?
When peaked piquedl.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
- 49, -.

A Thoroughbred Arabian horse could
on an ordinary course be easily dis
tanced by a European racer, but Tor
endurance OF fatigue. docility and for
speed manrined 81 long distances. 50
long as to appear Incredible, the Ned.
ice horse Acknowledges no equal. A
good Sedjee VIII canfer for twenty
four hours in summer and forty-elght
n winter without requiring drlnk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06

The more complete the disguise the
more effective is the giant. If some
ready witted and genial member Of the
party will undertake to act as show
man and exhibit the giant holding a
lively conversation with him and call.
ing attention to his gigantic idlosyn-
crasies, a great deal Of fun may be
produced The joke should not. how
ever. be very long continued, rs the
feelings Of the person carrying the
other must be considered
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
Apnarent.

Pardon me-" began the new &C.
auaintance, "but are you the Mr.. Cad.
ley Nuritch who wrote that magazine
article last month for usy
Yes" interrupted Nuritch, "but OF
course you'll understand that ! don't
make a business Of that sort Of thing"
'0f course I know that. I read the
article ~ philadelphia Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
GattInn X Riaht.

1t was on a street car in the city OF
Washington. Two colored women in
cheaply gorgeous splendor were talk
ing. and one CHANGED to mention a Mr..
links in her conversation.
Excuse me. said the other woman.
abut his name is not links. It il Mr..
jerks"
ooh, I sees,s said the other woman
complaisantly. II sees that you puts
de access on de prououn," = Lippin-
colts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
An In an Hour.

Eight o'clock why. It's almost school
timet'
And Ted looked up at the sun.
There's really no Use in beginning
When you can't ret anything d0net'
50 he wasted a Whole long hour.
Tick. tick. Il went slowly by.
What wonders he might have accom-
piished
Had he only the riuck 70 tryi
IAN honr' WHY that's sixty minutesi"
Cried Dick. NTH his face asi1w.
I've time n read over ms lessons
And run on al eFfand or so,T
He BACKED father boots 20 addition.
Ccmhcd Brother Do8's curly brown hair,
Hsiiel some letters and brought n the
crrs
And then rad three minutes 70 srarel
youths CompaHi7a-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
Hans, the COachman.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TorlgInaLl

TOriginaL1
April ..
| have won my bet and am now
domesticated in the house of the old
Countess Won Bertheim as governcss
for her orphan grandchildren. The
bet was this: Half dozen Of us girls
all daughters of mobiles. were speaking
Of the kindness OF henrt OF the aged
countess. During the chat offered to
bet Laura Won G. that would get a
job from the old lady by simply ask
ing for one. Laura said: ..You ought
to be ashamed Of yourself you, one Of
the wealthiest girls in Dresden-to take
her money! However. the bet was
luade-a sealskin coat against dla-
niond ring. put on some old clothes,
went to the countess. told her pitiful
story and was engaged as nurse. Find
ing that was educated, she promoted
me to be governess.
April s.
have found 1t easier to win the bet
than to get away from here. What ex-
cuse can | give the dear old lady for
one day accepting a position given in
kindness alone and throwing it up the
next? don't mind staying here bit.
Ny duties give me occupation. the chill
dren are dear little things, and the
countess is all loneliness. they say
many daughters of wealthy people in
America are nowadays accepting posi-
tlons in order that they may find an
object. At any rate. | am In no hurry
to get away.
April IS.
am still with the countess. have
not been so contented since | left
school. But one thing troubles me.
Every day the children must drive out
in the air, and must go with them. |
do not like to confess it even to my
self, but have such singular feelings
toward Hans. Great heavens, can
be falling in love with coachman?
He never addresses me except when
/ address him. Then he talks delight
fully. He has been to America and
tells me many things OF that remark
able people He says he's going back
there to make his fortune. It frlghtens
me to feel as do about his going so
far away from me.
May 2.
It is a month today since | came |
here | made a great mistake in COM
ing and greater mistake in not going
away at once. / am daily becoming
more deeply involved-just think of 1t
with a coachman. Yesterday he pass
ed the gulf that separates US and told
me that he loved me. What shall dog
l can't stay here, and / can't bring my
self to go away. feel all the while
burning shame True, told Hans
that if he presumed again | would tell
the countess and he would be dis
charged, but this was only my weak
ness. should have left the house i'm
mediately.
May 10.
Hans yesterday met me In the gar
den. He was coming from the stables
and from the house He asked me
TO go to rustic bench. as he had
something very important to say to me.
Weak creature that / was, consented.
He poured out his love in such pas
sionate torrent that he took me quite
of my feet What did do but ad
nit that loved him, though told bin
that the difference in our stations must
keep us forever apart oh, the weak
ness Of a woman's pride when love
comes!
May Is.
A letter from Laura today saying
that she is ready to pay the bet she
had lost and asking what In the world
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
A iii Of aaroaam.

A young man who hadAproIonged his
call on his sweetheart few nights
ago was surprised when a window in
an upper story was raised as be left
the house and the voice OF the mistress
called out leave an extra quart this
morning. pleasew-Argonaut.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
Young Folks
A QUEER GIANT.
Suggestion For a Trick That viii
Promote Lots OF Merriment.

Some evening when your friends
have come in to spend an hour with
you and conversation lags You and one
OF your friends can inpersonate this
queer looking giant and cause much
merrlment
Select boy much smaller than your
self and seat him astride on your shoul-
der, draping your combined figures
with shawl or long cloak Disguise
your friends face by making mus
tache with piece of burnt cork and
ornament his head with a high hat
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
Hsr Fourth.

Lavyer-As your husband died IN
testate. you win Of course get third.
Widow-Oh. hope 70 get my fourth
He was nv third, you know.-Towa
and Country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06

Suppose ron send this advertisement
to your baideaf lriendi Everybody
should know that Ayers Hair Viear
promptly checks falling hair, destroys
dandruH, Keeps the scalp clean and
healthy. Does nof affect color Of hair.
Formula vish each bosiie. &c; 60. AZ G. e.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-06
UNION BANK OF COMMERCE
IN RIO CLOSES ITS DOORS.
Other Brazilian Financial Institutions
Likely to Suffer.

Rio Janeiro. March 1.-THE Union
Bank of Commerce Of this city closed
its doors yesteday. Other banking in
stitutions will be seriously affected.
The Union Bank was the principal de-
pository in Rio Janeiro for the people
and carried large number Of small
accounts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-18
NEWS OF SOCIETY
TO REACH THE SOCIETY EDITOR, CALL PHONE 1921

spending a few days at Indianapolis
will return home tomorrow morning.
- - -
Miss Bessie Sands of North Elev-
enth street has been entertaining
Miss Grams of Kansas City, Mo.
Y ;. u
Miss Mildred Gaar arrived home to-
day to spend the holidays with her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gaar of
North Thirteenth street. She has
been attending school at National
Park seminary.
- = y
Mr. Harry Lontz and Mr.. Clement
Gates. who are attending Yale will
spend the holidays in this city the
guests of their parents.
y II ~
Mr.. and Mrs r. NJ. Lacey have re-
turned from Eaton, O., where they
attended the Williams Conger we'd
ding. Mrs. Lacey is an aunt to Mr..
Clifton Williams.
y - n
The Sunday school of the South
Eighth Street Friends church will
give IA Christmas program and social
this evening at the church.
- - ::
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Coleman of In
dianapolis, will issue invitations in a
few days for a dance to be given Jan
uary second in honor of Miss Doro-
thy Richardson, one of the season s
debutantes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-18

Inquire at Ticket Offices for details.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-18

The Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity OF.
Purdue University. of which Walker
r.. Land is a member, entertained
with 1. Christmas dance at their chap
ter house on South Street, Friday eve
ming. The house was decorated with
evergreen, holly and Christmas bells.
In tho parlor large Christmas tree
held iayors for the girls. Different
forms of matching for dances proved
very interesting and amusing. After
dancing was over refreshments We're
served Those present were the Miss
es Nora Endsley, of this city;
Verinda Rainier, Harriet Hogan,
Maude Davis. Alice Brockenbrough,
Ethel McAllister, Ruth Weakley,
Mary Webster, frankie Elston,
Bertha and Cora Lane, Ida Kess-
Ter, Ruth Stimson, Katherine Vinton
of Lafayette, Glenna Smith. of Detroit,
Prof and Mrs r. L. Sackett, formerly
of Earlham college, chaperoned the
dance.
The teachers of Cambridge City held
an informal tea this afternoon at the
school building. The various rooms
were decorated appropriate to the
Christmas season. with bells, holly,
and greenery. Miss Annette Edmunds,
Miss Edith Bowman and Miss Ethel A.
Thomas, who are members Of the fac
ulty. will return home this evening to
spend their vacation in this city.
- - -
Mr. Phillip Robbins who is attend
ing Yale. will spend the holidays with
his father Mr.. John F. Robbins of
North Tenth street
y ~ y
Mr.. and Mrs r. c. Lockwood and
daughter Miss Ethel, attended the
Williams onger wedding at Eaton,
Wednesday evening. 49, s
- ~ ~
The following young men who are
tending Purdue university, Lafay-
cite, Ind, Will spend the Christmas
season in this city: Mr.. Walker Land,
Mr. Donald Graves, Mr. James Wood,
Mr.. Jesse Miller, George Rettig, Mr.
Frank Brown and Mr.. Robert Tallant.
~ 4 ~ .
Mr. l.. f.. King, %Of this city was
guest at the Branden-B Brady wedding
which was celebrated at indianapolis
Wednesday evening at $50 o'clock
The iaffair was held at the Branden
home in Irvington and was most i'm
portant social event @'ss s4
- - y
Miss Margaret Sedgwick who has
been. attending school this year at
Wilson, a seminary for girls, will
spend her vacation with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Sedgwick Of
West Richmond. She arrived home
this morning. t
- y y
Mr. Carl Eggemeyer, Mr.. Stanley
Schaefer Miss Jessie Beeler. and Miss
Dora Wallace Of near Milton. who are
attending Indiana university, will
come next week to spend the holt
days with their parents.
): u -
Miss Rae Rockwell who was recent
~ married at Crown Point. Ind, is
well known locally. having visited In
this city number of times
Miss Alma Lohr has just returned
home having gone over to attend the
celebration.
y - -
Miss Emma w. Thomas OF Lafay-
cite will come Thursday to be the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. Nj. Thomas
during the holidays.
y ~ y
Miss Edna Kriete of Lima. O., who
has been attending Earlham college
will leave Tuesday for her home,
where she will spend her vacation.
~ - .1
Mrs. Rudolph Leeds who has been
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-18

Washington. Dec lS-Secretary
Straus of the department of commerce
and labor. has returned from a three
days absence in New York, and it is
learned that when he went to the me-
tropols to investigate the immigration
records with a view to securing infor
nation that might throw light on the
alleged naturalization frauds in Lake
county, Indiana, at the recent election.
1t is anticipated he Will be able to
form a conclusion not later than next
week as TO whether therewere actual
frauds. The democratic state com
mittee is anXiously awaiting some re-
port from the department in this mat
ter. The fact that Secretary Straus is
giving it his personal attention is con
sidered an indication that the charges
will be sifted to the bottom.
Both Congressman Crumpacker and
E. w. Mickey. representativeelect
from Lake county, declar there has
been no fraud.
Mr.. Mickey. who has been here sew
eral days, says any investigation the
democrats may make. through the de-
partment of commerce and labor or
otherwise will be profitless.
Neither the republican organization
in Lake county nor myself have any
thing to fear" said he. Everything
was done openly and above board and
in strict accordance with the naturali-
aatiOn laws
Mr.. Mickey had a talk while here,
with President elect Taft and the out
come OF the election in Lake county
was discussed.
Mr.. Taft expressed himself as high
ly pleased with the Lake county vote
said Mr. Mickey, He made one of
mis- principal campaign speeches at Ga
ry. in Lake county. and it was very
gratifying to him that the county
rolled up such large republican plu-
rality."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-18
ANTI-D|VORCE JUDGE
TO HEAR TRIAL
Change of Venue Granted
Husband.

Upon the application of the attor-
ney for the plaintiff, a change of ven
ne has been granted in the divorce
case Of Charles Thornburg against
Geneva Thornburg. Judge Jackson of
the Henry Circuit court has been APP
pointed by Judge Fox to hear the
case Judge Jackson has gained rec
ognition throughout the state as an
anti-divorce Judge. He refused di-
vorce in the case of Barry VS.. Christie
pher Elstro, recently.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-18
CLUB NOTES

An enjoyable meeting of the Pleas
ure Seekers was held yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Wagner, 226
South Fifth street
Needlework and social conversation
were features of the afternoon. The
dining room where an elegant lunch
con in several courses was served was
beautifully decorated, appropriate to
the Christmas season. Strands of
holly were festooned about the walls
Of this apartment A bowl filled with
piece for the table. Crystal candle
sticks, holding green tapers and cap
ped with dainty shades were also ar
ranged about the table. Those pres
ent yesterday were: Mrs. Klopp, Mrs.
Louis Hasecoster, Mrs. Schwerin. Mrs
Siening. Mrs. Harry Niemann, Mrs.
George Schwenke, Mrs. John Schwenke
and Mrs. Jesse Wiechman
~ - -
Dancing school will be held this
evening in the odd Fellows hall.
y ~ -
meeting this afternoon.
A Christmas entertainment will be
given Wednesday evening, December
Went--thlrd, at the Home of the
F'riendless. All patrons or friends
who intend sending Christmas pack
ages for the inmates are requested to
write their names plainly on the wrap
per. et4a"5
- - - -
The aid society of the Second Pres
byterian church which was to have
met this afternoon with Mrs. Charles
Groce, postponed the meeting until
after the holidays.
- - -
Mrs. Charles Dietemeyer was hos
tess for a charming meeting of the
Happy Hour Club yesterday afternoon
at her home, north of the city. A
short business session was held after
which social hour followed. The
house was attractively decorated
throughout with the Christmas colors,
red and green. A two course luncheon
was served to Mrs. Charles Huffman,
Mrs. Otto Weber, Mrs. Brumfiel, Mrs.
Joseph Jordan. Mrs. Charles Brown.
Mrs. Theodore Gist, Mrs. Will Nor
| row, Mrs. Frank Rich, Mrs Eadler
| and Mrs. William Rich.
~ ~ -
Mrs. Edward Cooper was hostess for
meeting of the Teddy Bear Euchre
club yesterday afternoon, 8. her home
on South Twelfth street The game
was played at three tables. Mrs. Har-
ry Chase and Mrs. Webb Pyle were
| awarded the prizes, the lone hand
prize being given to Mrs. John TIL
man. Miss Ruby Reid was a guest of
| the club. Following the game a light
luncheon was served at small tables.
Mrs. Edward Roser will entertain the
club in two weeks at her home, 226
South Eleventh street
n ~ n
The Tourist club will not meet again
! until January eighth, 1909. at which
time the following, program will be
given:
| Florence and It's Fetess'
4.
Conversation-''ls a Navy Worth Hav-
| ing" Mr.. Walter J. Hutton. Mr..
| Harry c. Downing.
~ ~ y
The Occult Research Society held
an interesting meeting yesterday aft.
! ernoon at the home of Mrs. Stevens
| Root, 1017 North A street A paper
of much interest TO the organization
was read by Miss Sarah Lewis, having
| been sent by Mrs. Viola Sedgwfck. OF
Matagalpa, Nicaragua, former mem
! Der of the club. 1t was the annual
Christmas paper by Mrs Sedgwick
The remainder of the afternoon was
| spent in a social manner The socie
" which usually meets each Thursday
afternoon will not meet again until
| after the holidays.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-18
SHORTER VACATION
FOR COUNTRY CHILDREN
Length of School Year Is Re-
sponSlbIe.

The public schools of the county
will close for the annual Christmas
holidays Thursday of next week. They
will reopen January 4. The vacations
are cut shorter in the country during
the holidays, owing to the shorter
school year.