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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
AN INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY
Secretary MacVeagh Working on Gi-
cantic Scheme.


gantlc Scheme.
Dublin, n. IT,, Aug. 17.-With a gil
gantic scheme for the reformation OF
the currency, especially the paper
currency Of the whole world, Frank
lin MacVcash, secretary of the treas
ury, is busy at his beautiful New Eng
land summer home studying the de-
tails of his plan.
When he returns to Washington In
the fall he intends to make great
effort to have the representative finan-
ciers and statesmen Of the civilized
countries of the globe meet and dis
cuss for the sqst time a plan for the
uniform size. color and denomination
of the currency.
"a certain color should also indi
cate the denomination of a note said
he. "Thus green might always indi,
cate to a person unable to read that
the note is q 81 note; red "a S2, blue
s5 and 50 on. whatever the color
might be-"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
WEARS WHITE DRESS SUIT
Frank A. Vanderlip Makes Long
Beach Women Jealous.

New York, Aug. 17-There were
many well dressed persons at Long
Beach, but the observed of all OBJ
servers was Frank A. Vanderlip, pres
ident of the National City bank.
All had to sit up and take notice
when he strobe into the dining room
at the hotel garbed in evening clothes
of pure white serge. The trousers
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
STRANDED AFTER LONG TRIP
Cincinnati Y. M. c. A. Youths Came
West to Help Harvest.

ST. Paul, Aug 17.-Arthur Fries,
BENJAMIN Brandloss and Eric Seaman,
three of forty or more young men who
came from Cincinnati to North Da-
kota, where jobs in the harvest fields
were supposed to be waiting for them,
were in police court on a charge of
vagrancy. They told Judge Finehout
that after they had paid s22 each for
transportation they had been unable
10 get work All had receipts for the
money. They were allowed to go.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17

Mr.. F. G.. Fritts, Oneonta, N. Y.
writes: "My little girl was greatly ben
efitted by taking Foley's Orino Laxa.
tive, and / hink it is the hest remedy
for constipation and liver trouble .
Foley's Orino Laxative is best for women
and children, as it ia mild, pleasant and
effective, and is splendid spring medi-
cine, as it cleanses the system and
,lears the com plection. III. Anderson
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
KILLS WIFE AND HIMSELF
chicaqoan Also Wounds Son, Prob
ably Fatally.

Chicago. Aug. 17-Gustave Herring,
Sr., bookkeeper, shot and instantly
killed his wife, probably fatally
wounded his son, Gustaye Herring, Jr.
and then killed himself at their home
here. The elder Herring, 1t 10 said
had been slightly demented for the
last two years.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
EARLY TRAGEDY REVEALED
Fifteen Skeletons Unearthed on Banks
of Potomac.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Fifteen skel
etons, lying together in such posi-
tion as to indicate hasty burial, and
three English copper coins bearing the
date 1929 were found with the skele
tons during the excavating for the
United States medical school hospita
near the banks of the Potomac, bring
to light it is believed, some Indian OF
piratical tragedy Of early American
days
History sheds no light on the case
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
PASSING OF NOTED PEOPLE

ARTHUR HALE SfaiTH, third son
of Joseph Smith, WHO founded the
Mormon church, is dead at Montroser
Ia, where he was attending the con
vention of Latter Day Saints. He
will be buried at his home. Lamoni
Ia.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
FIVE CHILDREN ARE KILLED
Their Wagon Hit by Train While on
Way to Church.

Kennett. Mo-, July 17.-While driv-
ing to church at Frisbie Station five
children Of A. III. Hyde, farmer, were
killed by st. Louis and San Francisco
train No. 81, which struck the wagon
on crossing mile east Of the Hyde
home.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE

La Grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumonia
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough but heals and strengthens
the lungs so that no serious results need
be feared. The genuine Fcley's Honey
and Tar contains no harmful drugs and
is in yellow package. Refuse substi
tutes.--J. II. Andarsnn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
rioton Qnd.) Bank Reopened.

Upton. Ind, Aug. 1.-THE First
National bank of this city, which
closed its doors July 2G after the dis.
appearance OF Assistant Cashier Noah
Marker, has been reopened for bust.
ness.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
MANY PERSONS ARE INJURED
Hibernian Excursion Stoned by Mob
of Oranuemen.

Dublin, Aug. 17.--An excursion party
Aade up of members of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians was attacked at
Portadown, Armagh, by a mob OF
stone throwing Orangemen Six hun
dred policemen were employed in sup
pressing the rioting, during which
many persons were injured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
Chicauo's New Police Chief.

Chicago Aug. 17.-Chieago alder
men in special session confirmed the
appointment Of Colonel Leroy T. Stew
ard as chief of police to succeed
George NJ. Shippy, resigned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
Seven Deaths From Heat.

Omaha, Aug. 17.-Seven deaths oc'
Cured in this city during the day as
a result OF the high temperature. The
maximum temperature was SO degrees.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-08-17
WHY WORK FOR SOMEBODY ELSE
Do you know you good farm $3 rs ba
payments other words just what your will you 9th
Milestone, Saskatchewan, April l, 1909

Milestone, Saskatchewan, April |, 1909
Gentemen:-
have lived here on the same farm four years
and expect to stay here long as | am tiller of
the soil. | started very cautiously, buying only
100 acres, but as my faith in the country and my
money increased | bought more land, till now |
have 900 acres, and the end is not yet. | bought
100 acres at l7.50 per acre. Broke l2O acres
and seeded to flax which made 2, 400 bushels and
sold the flax at $l.23 per bushel. Thus the first
crop on l20 acres paying for the 100 acres and
leaving balance of $4,000. Even better than
this has been done repeatedly. My crops have
averaged about $500 per acre for the four
years (each year,.
lived i'm Iowa 3S years and have made twice
as much money here in four years as | did in
Iowa during that time.
Yours truly,
J. ]. Courtney.
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ants to quash the indictments The
indictments were quashed on tech
nical grounds.
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MR.. Renter

We have first class farms with clay soil to 20 f.
deep which raises from 40 to so bushels of No. |
Northern Hard Wheat per acre, 100 to $50 bushels
of Oats per acre and Is to to 30 bushels of Flax per
acre, close to towns and in less than two years the
railroad from Prince Albert will be open to Hudson
Bay bringing these lands 1000 miles nearer Liverpool
than either Fargo or Minneapolis, thus advancing the
price of grain 10 cents per busheI.
The following is sample of the many letters re-
ceived at our Minneapolis office:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
A. p. Abbott @ CO.

Of the pump under Il. can throw a
powerful stream fully 500 feet while
one OF them, with three and one-half
inch opening and receiving the watpr
from both pumps, can throw stream
nearly twice the size about the same
distance, perhaps little farther. In
addition 10 these Justly named water
guns, the fire lighting battery consists
Of sixteen connections for hose; but, OF
course. the larger the number Of lines
Of hose used the less is the force Of
the streams from the water guns 1t
would, however, be impossible to use
the water guns on many fires, as their
force would soon batter down the
walls Of an ordinary brick building ii
the fighting were at close range also
should The necessity require lines OF
hose could be run from these connec.
lions to supply fire engines al fire
several blocks away from the river.
In fact the boats could be used from
several points Id the river or from the
lake front 70 fight any fire ID Chi.
cago's business district. Popular Me
chanics.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
CHTCAGg'S FIREB0ATS.

Water Guns That Discharge Nine
Thousand Gallons a Minute.
The two new Chicago fireboats are 100
feet long and Of thrty-six foot beam,
and their ERE fighting battery as well
as the means resorted to by which
they can snchor solidiy anywhere in
the river instead OF having to fight a
FIRE alongside n dock is as revolu-
tionafy and interesting as the power
plant The main wafer battery con
sists Of two great water guns that
can be swnng in any direction or az
any angle upon their standards These
standards are mounted on platform
just over the positions Of the pumps,
each great nozzle taking the entire
force Of 400 gallons of water per
minute from the pump under It when
desired, or should the necessity re-
quire II one nozzle. by inserting a
slightly larger head. can take the com
bined 5000 gallons per minute Of both
pumps and throw II Ia one huge, shat
tering stream
Each nozzle with a two inch open
ing and each receiving the run force
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
Ladies' SHIFT Waists

What there are left Of our soft Lin
gerie Waists in white. These are mostly
large sizes and sold at $l25 Now, to
close at e0c-
AT half price a few White Waists IN
fine quality and good style. These
are Waists that have sold AZ from $3.50
to $3.50. To close at one-half price.
In the Laundered Waists IN white are
what We have left in The Muslin and
henvy Cotton Waists, that sold at 1925,
now. Csc.
All colored Waists that have been
selling at 1925. now. to close, at Csc.
A good value in Linen Waist is a
White Tucked Waist with starched col
lar and cuffs. This is Waist that
sold at 800; now, $3.50.
At $3.50 are also few odd Waists
in different styles with starched collars
and cuffs. Some Of our best styles,
were $500.
This is fur weather, our
dren's Furs. Special values i
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
LONG Lived Birds.

The Duchess Of Bedford In British
Birds" gives some remarkable instances
OF longevity among birds In her own
collection A Barbary dove which has
been in the duchess possession for If
teen years was left her by an old wo-
man who Also owned 1t for fifteen
years and who always said II was an
old bird when 1t was given to her. A
Chinese goose has been in the posses
sion OF the family for flfty-seven years,
A pintail drake which the duchess
bought twenty years ago, when 1t was
an adult bird, still survives. The bird
was taken from the nest In 1852 and
died 10 1900. 1T was chained BY the
leg to a small hutch" says the Ouch
ess, "and lived forty-eight years under
these miserable conditions"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

A remarkable example Of the way In
which mountain may AFFORD on 4
small scale an image OF the earth's eli
mates arranged In successfully higher
circles has been found by DIR p. Low
ell in the San Francisco peaks, These.
which are ancient volcanoes rise out
Of plateau having a mean elevation
of 1000 feet above sea level. The
peaks are encircIed with zones Of veg
citation, which run almost like contour
lines round them. Between $500 and
$500 feet the yellow pine is the domi-
nant tree. From $500 to 10000 feet
the Douglas Ar, the silver FIR, the cork
fir and the aspen share the available
ground Between 10000 and 1880
feet the Engelmann spruce and the
fox tail pine take possession and as
cend to the tree imit.-Y Youths Com
panion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

telephone To receive and record mes
sages in the absence Of the owner Of
the phone. The objection 70 this sys-
tenn was that person calling up
number and receiving no response was
not inclined TO deliver his message to
something SO intangible as an unre-
sponsive and apparently ,inanimate ma.
chine at the other end Of the wire. a
new Improvement is reported along
this line, 10 which a photograph Is
provided to answer calls of telephones
when the person called II out The
person before leaving viii deliver
message to the photograph stating
when he will return, where lie Il going
or where he may be called, and this
the photograph win automatically re-
peaf twice to each cali This II will do.
no matter how many calls there may
ba.-London Standard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
Ladies' Black Pstticoais


We are putting out AZ S1 90 one
Of the best values IN 4 Ladies' Mercer
lied Black petticoat that we have seen.
This Il an Elite pettieoat, made full,
with deep ilounce.
AZ 500, we are putting out for the
next few days a lightweight Black Petit
coat, made very deep flounce and fun
rufle This is Petticoat that has sold
at $3.50 and Is a good value At that
price.
a 1925 Pettieoat at $50. Petit
coat is made Of fine quality black
heatherbloom, has deep, full founce,
is close fitting over hips, no plaeket, and
opens on side. Is an extra value.
A $3.50 Petticoat at $500. Petit
coat is made Of fine quality heather
bloom, has a deep founce with four inch
oYerrufne and three rows Of shirring;
has full aare iounce. Here are values
you should see 70 appreciate their worth.
At one.half price are a few odd Pet
ticoats IN the old style with draw
string. These are good values for any
one who seeks the old kind Of a Petti-
coat These are made Of a good quality
mereerized goods, with good deep
founce.
49,. ~ n,,1ata - axyas.,v Lace, 81
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

The commander of a punitive force
in the Kameruns sent to chastise some
recalcitrant natives has just made his
report to the German government The
tribe giving trouble Is known as the
Makas, and they delight in cannibal-
ISM The chiefs, according to the re-
port, fatten slaves TO eat them. Cap
tain Dominik says that 1t Is the Gus
tom Of the country, should visitors ar
rive unexpectedly, 10 bring In one Of
the slaves and kin him as we should
a fowl for the entertainment and vel
come Of the guest. London Globe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
G. a. B. IN Foreign lands.

The first Grand Army post in Europe
has lately been organized at Oldham,
IN Lancashire, England, where twenty
former Union soldiers reside. Although
It IS the first European post, it is not
the first outside the limits of the Unit
ed States, as there are already four IN
Canada. one in Peru and one IN Homo
lulu. There are, according to the Unit
ed States pension commissioner, about
5000 pensioners residing In foreign
countries ct. John N. b Globe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

The Brooklyn society Of vermonters
elected officers for the ensuing year at
an adjourned session Of the annual meet.
ing on the 18th inst The following
were chosen: President Rev. Walter
I. johnson Of Brooklyn; vice president,
Charles b. Matthewson Of New York
secretary, j. L. Barker Of Brooklyn;
treasurer, F. H Chandler Of Brooklyn;
executive committee, A. r. Steele, G Fl.
Miner. O. D. Hubbard, f. r. Kennedy
and Franklin Hooper. Ladies who are
natives OF Vermont or descendants IL
yermonters win hereafter be invited to
become associate members Of the society,
several having expressed desire TO en-
roll themselves, There WAS some talk 81
changing the name Of the society TO
sThe Vermont Society of New York
City, but the proposition was laid on
the table until the opinion Of more Of
the members could be obtained
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
IALK OF IHE TOWN

You should read Perry's adv. for
Saturday
Babies coats, slas Up, for Saturday
at Yaughan's
\. 81 Sanguinetti went to Burlington
today on business trip.
Fred Bryan Of Waterbury visited
friends In the city to-day.
Whist party in odd Fellows hall Sat
urday evening at 8 o'clock.
Tiffany linen paper. regular l5c value,
to-day, Dc box, at Fits.
Mrs. s, B. Bemis went to Boston TO-
day where she will visit relatives.
William G. Shaw Of Bethel was a
business visitor ID this city to-day.
C. +. Eliason Of South Ryegate was
business visitor IN this city to-day.
Try Landers' cent Havana Leaf and
Spotted Jacket cigars, % No Main st.
Cider for sale, in quantity or BY the
gallon, 10 cents gallon. New England
Fruit Co.
r. f. Richardson returned to his home
in Brookheld yesterday after a visit at
the home Of his brother, VI. II. Richard.
son.
Public dance at Woodmen's hall, Sat
urday, November n. Gilbertson's or
chestra; admission SOC per couple; la
dies free.
Mrs. Victor G. Page returned to her
home in Groton to-day, after a visit at
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Paine.
DIR. and Mrs. p. Q. Jarvis returned
this afternoon from Burlington, where
they spent Thanksgiving at the home
Of bis parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll H. White and
children returned this afternoon from
Burlington, where they spent Thanksgiy-
ing with relatives.
The Athena club will have social
evening Tuesday, November 30. at 1880
o'clock, with Mrs. Bond, East street.
Each member may invite friend
The Rev aud Mrs. r. A. Wells, who
have been visiting at the home Of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. r.. q. Wells, re.
turned this morning to their home in
Randolph Center.
Cards have been received in this city,
announcing the ordination 81 Martin n.
Casey into the priesthood Of the Catholic
church at St Joseph's seminary, Yon-
kers, NJ W. on December is. M. Casey
formerly resided in this city, where he
was employed as a stoneeuttar, He left
here about 10 years ago b enter school.
Among arrivals at the Hotel Otis yes.
tarday were G. 9. Abbott. Plaiudeld, I.
o. Kicker, Groton; J g. sheridan. Will
hamstown; Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Donly.
Turner'S Pals, Mass: b. E. Smith, Bur-
lineton; J. NJ Harding, Concord; s. A.
Plattshurg. n. "; Henry Win
ksl. Bellows Fallsj Mr. and Ars. F. J.
Stone, Hardwieki +. NJ Evans, Sher.
brooke Que; Eric Luiginti David Lam
bert, Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
Ladies' Wool MsTcsrlzsd Dresses

We now have left III stock some val
ues in ladies Wool Dresses Thesc are
some Of our best selling values in the
Moyenage style, Dresses that are the
seasons best style
We have lot Of odd sizes left, not
more than two Of kind These We are
putting into this sale to clean up at
about one third off from the regular
price, Or at about what the goods would
cost You.
AT $3.50 is a fine Serge Dress made
Moyenagc Style with plat over should
ers, full plated skirt, and new sleeve
Was $3.50.
At S11O0 Is a fine quality all wool
Panama Dress, made in the very best
style. with lace neck and yoke Has a
low, full plated skirt, new sleeve fin
ished with jet buttons. Was $500
At $3.50 are some odd Dresses in
number of styles. These are our best
numbers in the broadcloth. IN different
colors, are very nicely made, open on
side front, has the new plated skirt
effect. Were $500; also a few Serges
at the same price.
AT the same discount are few Braid
ed Dresses in the better qualities. See
them.
in Ladies, Misses and Chill
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
lust As Wei.

statistics show that Japan has two
earthquakes a day"
Gee, q man might as well be mar
ried ais to lire IN Japan Houston
Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

Henry pitNn's barn IN West Hart
ford was burned Sunday afternoon with
all the hay. His herd Of 20 cattle was
sold to-day, a. he has neither shelter
or fodder for them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
A. P. ABBOTT * co.
r ABBOTT & 60. IA. r ABBOTT & co. a
The Daylight Store
Are You Planning to Make

ia willing
help We that broken and instead dupTca
This but good
These cheap goods best values close We
the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

A famous Chinese proTerb says, "Ev-
erythlng is easy at FIRST"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
TsIsphons and phonearaph.

Some time ago magnetic phone
graph was invented which its designer
hoped to nse IN connection with the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
I"GreGn Mountain
brand" Sausage

! Green Mountain Brand
sausage is our particular
!nake. We sell more Of ii
: Ethan any other market in
:this vicinity sells Of any
;kind Of sausage.
; We sell our Green
; Mountain Brand Sausage at
;l4c a pound. The price
ALWAYS stays right there,
: although pork is high.
/; It has got such a good
;reputation that we are kept
ihustling to supply the de-
;rnand. The reason for this
] lis the fact that our Sausage
! is the best and cleancst on
1.-THE market.
We also make a special
lty Of Green Mountain
Brand" Hams, Boneless
|Smoked Shoulders and Ba-
icon.
"BonelessSmoked Shout
ders are selling at l5c a
Ipound, weigh from r to IA
pounds each.
|. Good goods keep us busy.
Come any time Of day and
lsee if it doesn't.
Shell Oysters, live and
.boiled HOLSTERS, Chicken
Halibut at lSc per pound,
larc some extras in the Fish
Department.
!SMTTH & CUMMINGS
Coed Things TO Eat From the
Food Department stors
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
Fur Lined OverCOats

There great deal doing in Fur lined Overcoats
than there used to be- Fur lined Coat the limit Of lux
uy mans apparel The trouble with the ordinary Fur
lined Coat sskmpness Ia saving Of fabrics and urs
the expense of the Coat Our Goats made order
by reputable maker who has made them along liberal and
correct lines. Goats lined with Dog skim Blended and
Natural Ratand Marmot Natural and Blended Otter Blend
ed Rat and Persian Lamb Collars SIS $780, Plush lined
Coats Blended Rat Collar Sis to S25 The Goats arc lib
era length with shells Of the best Kersey Beavers spenddy
tailored We guarantee Fur lined Goats every
spect Luck chance into purchase made
here-We re always a safe store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

FOR SALES aleiRhs, robes. ! harness, 3
ex press wagons 2 order wagons 3 top buegies
open baggios Of different STYLES. shop stove
/ six room cottage, new. 3 building lots Call
at Brook street shop OF Al 10 Plain street, Frank
Cooper. 2i7t2mo
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

Conversations. AWell, mother. ii
seems 10 me your apron looks ike 80
cents rs that the hest you've GOT
aAll right, fathers If that's the way You
feel about it. give me the 30 cents, and
III 90 10 Miles hall December | and
buy me good home made apron for
rs cents, and save enough money 70
take me to the moving pictures"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

weather Ladies' Misses Chi
Special n Misses Sets
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

Those who witnessed The perform
ances at the Biiou last night said that
the Hudson Fulton picture was the finest
81 the celebration seen til this city.
The management features Loves
Stratesem,p and the public thinks no
mistake was made in advertising il AS
q top-liner Carmin will sing clever.
catchy little song tonight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-27

Rev. II. Hilton Post Of Someryille.
Mass, began last evening a series Of
special revival services at the Peoples
Evangelical church at Montpelier Ser.
vices are to be held each evening az
1890 o'clock, Sunday evening at r Rev.
Mr.. Post Is an evangelist Of vide ex-
perienee; he II also fine singer and has
composed q number Of well known gos-
pei songs.