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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23

In continuance Of its efforts to reduce
the number Of fatal accidents IN Ameri-
can coal mines, the United States geo.
logical survey has just issued a primer
for the benefit Of mipers and Others who
have anything to do with explosives. The
primer, which is written IN plain, non
technical language describes how and
of what materials explosives are made,
points out the dangers IN their use, and
shows how these may be avoided or re.
duced to minimum.
Dangerous Explosives
The improper use OF explosives in coal
mines is doubtless the cause Of many
deaths that are attributed to other agen-
cies. Vigorous objection is made to the
use Of black powder in any mine where
there is danger Of gas Or coal-dust ex-
plosion. The operators and miners in
each mine are urged 10 use explosives
that have been tested al the surveys
mine accidents station at Pittsburg, Pa,
and placed on the permissible" list.
Investigations at this station have proved
that the fame from the explosion Of
black powder lasts from $500 to $500
times as long as the fame from the new
er explosives, and is therefore more like
" to ignite gas or dust in mines.
Increasing Use Of Explosives
The use Of explosives Il increasing both
In quantity and in the variety Of pur-
poses to which they are applied. They
are now made at $50 plants in different
parts Of the country, and the product
Of single year is now nearly 100000, 600
pounds. OF all this material. no ex.
plosive Is safe In the hands Of a careless
or ignorant person, whether it Is used in
mining or otherwise. Statistics recently
compiled by the railway bureau for the
safe transportation Of explosives show
that more than 400 persons have been
killed Or injured and over $1,000. 900
worth Of property destroyed BY explo-
sives IN transit by rail. The fact Chat
three years OF cooperative effort under
the supervision II this bureau have re-
duced these losses TO almost nothing
should encourage the hope that similar
cooperative effort may likewise greatly
reduce losses Of life and property from
the ne Of explosives in mining.
Care and Cooperation for Safety
The additions from time to time to the
large death roll Of our mines make 4
recurring appeal to the American public
for fair treatment Of the coal-mining
industry and to the miner and the man
ager that they cooperate in every pos
sible effort for greater safety. II may
not be possible under existing eircum
stances to prevent all mine accidents.
Little may be done by either the oper
ators or the miners working alone, but
experience in all countries shows that
BY hearty and determined cooperation
Of the two these accidents may Be great
" reduced This can be accomplished
only BY means Of wise laws and reglIia-
tions based on fact and experiences, and
BY the strictest possible discipline
The authors Of the primer which -
published as Bulletin 42s Of the United
States geological survey, are Charles r.
Munroe, consulting explosives expert.
and Clarence Hall explosives engineer
Of the survey The bulletin can Be had
without charge BY applying to the direct
Tor Of the survey al Washington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
When Her Back Aches
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
Ambition Slipping Away.

Barre women know how the aches and
pains that come when the Kidneys fail
make life a burden. Backache, hip pains,
headaches, dizzy spells, distressing uris
nary troubles. al ten Of sick kidneys and
warn you Of the stealthy approach Of
diabetes, dropsy and Bright'a disease.
Doan's Kidney pills permanently cure
all these disorders Here's proof Of it
in Barre woman's words
Mrs. Frank Jones, lO6 South Main
street, Barre, VT, says: About FIVE
years ago when living in Worcester,
began TO suffer from kidney trouble and
had snch terrible pains in my
back at times that could
hardly get about. II arose
too quickly after STOPPING, sharp twinges
darted through my hips and often had
severe attacks Of dizziness. AT night. II
was impossible for me to sleep wen, and
during the day ! was tired aud worn
out Being advised to try Doan's Kidney
Pills, / did so, although l had not much
faith in their merit. After using them
few days / found that they were
helping me, and I continued taking them
until the pains in my back had entirely
disappeared The other symptoms Of my
trouble were also greatly relieved and
felt better III every way"
For sale by all dealers, Price so cents
Foster Ailburn Co. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's-and
take no other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
Rich mems Gifta Are Poor

beside thiss 4 want to 20 on record a.
saying that | regard Electric Bitters as
one Of the greatest gifts that God has
made to woman writes Mrs. o. Rhine.
vault Of vestal Center, N. Y. Il can
never forget what it has done for me"
This glorious medicine gives woman
buoyant spirits, vigor Of body and jubi.
liant health II quickly eures nervous
ness, slecplessness, melancholy headache,
baclache, faiHting and dizzy spells; soon
builds up the weak, ailing and sickly.
Try It. Doc at the Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
Buy Your Xmas Feast al
City Fish Market

Extra LOT Of Native Tur-
keys here for your choice.
Select one early to avoid dis
appointment in getting the
best.
Native Geese and Ducks
aplenty to supply your de-
mands.
Very nice Chickens and
Fowls, all natives.
Why not a fine roast Of
Veal, Lamb, Western Beef or
Porkf
Fresh Eggs, Soc doz. Strict.
ly fresh, 48e doz.
Abundant stock Of vege-
tables.
For the Fish Course TIaIibut,
Mackerel, Salmon, Smells,
direct from the salt water.
Horn Pout and Perch from
the lake.
FRUITS AND RELISHES-Grapes,
Oranges, Apples, Dates, Fancy Jellies.
Try some Asparagus Tips. Sweet and
Sour Pickles, plain and mixed.
You will find just what you want here.
Phone US, OF come in yourself Prices
lowest possible, considering quality Open
every night this week Closed from Fri
day night to Monday morning. We will
deliver anywhere in the city.
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23


Miss News Kicker was at woOdsviIle.
N. H. Monday.
MI. and Mrs. |. n. Hall we're visitors
at Wells River Tuesday.
Mrs. c. G. Lord and son, wendall,
were at Wells River and Woodsville,
n. H., Tuesday.
A. II. Moves Of st. Johnsbury was the
guest OF Alr. and Mrs. O. G. Morrison,
Monday and Tuesday.
George Clark returned Saturday from,
Hardwick. Mrs. Clark and son, Ross, will
remain with her sister few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Reid and son,
Edwin, Of Montpelier are visiting Mrs.
Reeds parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. $.
Clark.
Dr. II. II. Lee Of Wells River ana Dir.
Rowland Of East Corinth we're in town
Friday in consultation with Dr. r. L.
Tillotson in the case OF 3. j. Carter OF
WestvilIe, who was very III last week
hut Is much improved.
The pupils Of the high and grammar
rooms of the graded school, were the
guests Of Mrs. H II Kicker. teacher 81
the grammar room, IT her home az
Ricker's mill to-day where they enjoyed
the fine Skating on the pond.
Mrs. B. A. Hall q Danville died Sat
urday night at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. r. J. Miller. at Grotnn Pond. where
she came to visit several months ago.
Funeral services we're held today al
tile church al South Ryegate, wnere she
formerly lived, and burial was at Rye
eale Corner
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
MONTPELIER
High School Bonds Of $4,000 Awarded
to National Life Insurance Co.


The city council held o short meeting
last night, all the business being trans
acted in less than three quarters Of an
hour. Bids for the bond issue Of 10000
for the new high school had been recent
N advertised and four offers We're made
all by local parties except one, but The
entire issue was sold to the National
Life Insurance company for Sl0l.25 for
each $1,000, or $3.50 per $1,000. The prin-
cipal is due in 20 years, with an option
Of ten years BY the city The other
business transacted was Of a routine na-
ture.
The funeral Of Mrs Harriet Silloway,
whose death occurred Tuesday, was held
this afternoon at the Trinity church,
Rev. A. J. Hough officiating. lnterment
was in Green Mount cemetery
The funeral services Of Clark Doty
were held at his late home in Calais
yesterday afternoon and the bearers
we're A. G. Wheeler, Earl Doty, his son,
Clifford Kelton and Edgar Burnham.
Rev. j. Edward Wright officiated and
burial was in the Robinson cemetery.
The funeral Of Miss Alice Lewis who
died Monday, was held yesterday after
noon at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Charles Little Of North Montpelier The
bearers We're Forrest Lewis, Carl Lewis,
Wesley Lewis, Roy Sibley Louis Chand-
ler and Walter Little. Rev Mr. Hewitt
Of the Methodist church officiated and
the interment was in the North Mont
peler cemetery.
The Vermont club, organized by Sup
erintendent Of Schools Brownscornbe,
was rendered dinner by him yester-
day at the Montpelier House. The ban
quet was informal and was the sixth
Supt. Brownscombe had given to the
boys The afternoon was spent in q
social manner at the club rooms in the
Union school building.
A FIRE was narrowly everted Tuesday
in the house on Fullerton avenue owned
by Mrs. Sarah Bixby and occupied by
Kimball Chynoweth A quilt had been
washed and hung by the stove to dry
and It is thought II became so heated
that it caught fire. Mr.. Chynoweth's
hand was somewhat burned in fighting
the fire, and tho furnishings Of the room,
as well as the castings, were damaged.
Mrs. Bixby received $40 for damage to
the house.
Prof. ID. D. Mcmillan, who accompanied
Commander Robert r. Peary on his trip
to the pole and made the longest sledge
trip of any Of the party, win lecture
IN the blanchard opera house February
2. illustrating his lecture with 200 Ian
tern slides. Some OF these pictures were
taken near the pole, and the lecture viii
doubtless be enjoyed by those who wish
to hear from one Of the original party,
concerning the trip To the far north.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
LEopoLp,s FuNERAL pREARY.
Streets Filled with People in Spite Of
Downpour-ceremoni Carried Out.

Brussels, Dec. o. Fierce rains inter-
fered with the spectacular features Of
the funeral Of King Leopold to-day In
spite Of the downpour, The streets were
crowded and no part Of the ceremonies
were omitted The tolling Of the bells
and the booming Of the cannon, with the
rain. made an aspect fitting well with
the obsequies of the late sovereign
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
GRANrTEvILLE.

Odd Fellows, attention. The regular
meeting Of Green Mountain lodge, No.
1897, will be held Thursday evening the
23d inst Nomination and election Of
officers. A large attendance is request
Sd. L. Sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
Go0d cue.

Bill SEE the mines of Montana
town have a combined payroll Of $751;
100000 a year
Jill They must be Butte's, then
Yonkers Statesman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
Gail 80
ORCHESTRA

Music for all occasions.
Latest and most popular
music.
Telephone 1927
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
BRADFORD.
Bradford Academy Defeated Waterbury
High School in Basket Ball.


The Bradford academy basket ball
team defeated Waterbury high school
by the score Of 81 to l6 in a fast, clean
game last Friday evening. The Bradford
boys were faster in passing and showed
greater skill in shooting baskets Cow
drey Haskns and Wright excelled for
Bradford, while Duby and higgins did
great work for Waterbury. The line
up:
B. A. WIS.
Haskins, f......s...l z, L. Blondin
Shumway, Norris, Colby, II III 6, 0'Bren
Cowdrey, c,...........,....... c, higgins
Wright, g............,.,..l {, Duby
Pierce, &c.. ...r {, J. BlondFn
Field goals. HaslSins 5, Subway 4.
Cowdrey I, Wright 8, Pierce 6, Colby
2, higgins 4, Dabg 2; points on fouls,
B. A. /, W. IT. s. 4; time, two 20.min.
ute periods; umpire, Kenyon; referee,
Foot
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
EAST MONTPELIER.

Remember the concert and dance Fri-
day evening Dec "a Admission rs cents
q couple Concert tickets Is cents 0ys-
ter supper by c. T. Dudley, 25 cents
each.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23

We, ths undersigned, do hereby agree
to reeund ths money on 50-cent bottle
of Gresne's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II
u fsils to cure your cough n cold We
also guarantees 26-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Il. A. Drown,
O. Il. Kendrick & Co, D. F. Davis.
George L. Edson, J. D. Macarthur
W. 4. Miles & Co, MaAllistar Bros,
D. @ Howard, J. A. Cumming,
]. W. rarmenter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23

cartraI Vermont RAILWAY.


Trains Leave Barre for White river junction
and Boston, and way stations also windsor
fna Bellows Falls and New York AZ e,I5 and
ffB5 4. m and il.b5 p m Also leave BeTre foi
Waite RiveF Junction, Bellows Fails. spring
field and New York at 6.45 p IA.
Trains leave Barre for Burlington. ST. Al
bans, Montreal and way stations at e23 a M,
20, 40 p. IA and ADA n.
Montpelier g. Wells River Railroad
Traina leave Barre for Wells River, connect.
Ing at that point with trains going both north
and south, At I2b a. M, 1926 and 3Da p. m me
S225 train connects with train for Boston,, ano
north for Lisbon, IdttletOn. Fabyans and Ian.
caster, also with Montreal express, end the 92l
and 800 trains with ST. Johnebury trains.
Trains leave Barre Tor Montpelier az 40
s0et q. NJ. i0e5 aO5. 4.iO ana b-s6p m
Electric Street Railway.
cars leave square M bars for Montpelier a,
Is minutes OF and ID inmates past the hour.
Leave Montpelier for Barre on the hour and
I half hour until 10 p, IN.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
RANDOLPH
A. H. Powers Has Bought Sargent Block
in Bethel.

A. Fl. Powers was in Bethel Tuesday
and purchased al auction what IS known
as the Sargent block, for $4,000 This
block has long been the best business
site in Bethel, and the store was for
many years occupied by the late J. g.
Sargent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
EAsT BARRE.

The stores 10 the village win be kept
open every evening this week and al
day Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23
GR0TON
Pythian Sisters Elected officers on Tues
day Evening.

AT the regular meeting Of the Pythian
Sisters, Tuesday evening, the following
officers were eleeted NJ. +. c., Ella
Pillshury: +. s.. Alyce Eastman; e. j.,
Eta Lord; NJ Of f., Lila Carbee; NJ.
of r. and G., Flora Hendry; NJ. 81 r.,
Myrtle Lagare; P Of T., Ruby Kendrick /;
C. Of o, T., Lena Heath.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-23

Fan Csomkhs, GDids Raspanese. Tfekiine ia
- xnfaAA BF8nohiel tatAfrh etc. there Is
kAshAng hetter than "SThifs Pine Cough
L0asnHes, !" 10ca boxS for a5e Sold only BY
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
Like Mistress, Like Maid.

Have you ever noticed" asked the society woman. that n ladys maid al ways acquires the same voice, over the telephone at least, that her mistress has? l don't know .-e:!ler it Is un- conscious or deliberate, but have no
 ticed fer q long time that whenever | ring up friend I arS answered by when I venture to say, oh, good morn Ing, Gertrude behold it isn't Gertrude at all, nor Grace, nor Beatrice, but her very courteous maid. If. on the other hand. say, I should like to speak to Miss MilIions.' then it proves to be my dearest friend. who is, of course. chiliv because I have mistaken her
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
Dictionary Readers.

That the natives of Nigeria are ca pable of advanced forms of education Is apparently proved by this little incl. dent told by Constance Larymore in "A Residents Wife In Nigeria:'
 My husband told me that in the course of the patrol they passed through valley where the inhabitants of the rocks and hills above apparent ly made their homes in holes and caves. One member of the party idly asked what was the scientific namo for cave dwelers, the word having slipped his memory for the moment, No one appeared to be able to supply the word. But then the native inter preter, plodding along behind, came up, saying: Pardon me, sir. Don't you mean troglodytesT
 "The Englishman, amazed, asked where he had ever heard such a word, and George replied placidly, I was reading a dictionary one day and saw it.
 "I cannot imagine myself reading a German or Italian dictionary for pleas urc and storing in my mind for flu ture use conversationally specially unusual scientific term. I only wish l could,'
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
The coIerina af the Clouds.

The gorgeous coloring of the clouds. especially those of sunset, is due to tho circumstance that the yellow ard red rays of light have much greater pen curative momentum than the blue. They make their way through stretches of the atmosphere which entirely a.~ rest and turn back the blue, and they do this the more markedly if the air s at the time laden with extraneous particles that augment the aerial opae tty.-New York American.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
No Place Like Home.


 A native of Prince Edward Island had gone forth to see the world. When he reached Boston he engaged a room at modest hotel, intending to remain there while he hunted for work. "Will you registerr' asked the clerk, handing him a pen.
 Register" said the traveller. What Is that?'
 Write your name" What for?'
 "We are required to keep recor. of all our guests"
 The man wrote his name and was about to lay down the pen when the clerk added:
 "Now the place, if you please" What placer"
 "The place you come from. Whcr. do you live?"
 "I live on the island" well, but what isiand?" The other man looked at him +, amaZement. Then he said, with az emphasis that left no doubt of hit feelings: "Prnce Edward Island, mon, What ether island Is there?"
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
The Brides Introduction,

They had been married only two evening with friends. They were to meet friends of their friends there. It was expected that there would neces- sarily be show of dignity when the bridegroom and the bride arrived. All of the company were there and sitting around looking their sweetest when the bridegroom and the bride arrived. A bride always makes dignity essential.
 It happened that the bridegroom was the particular friend of the host. The was coming into an entirely new cir cle. It was expected when the Newlyweds arrived that MT Newly wed would stammer and blush when he introduced Mrs. Newlywed as his wife. Not so for this boy. He saup- tered in preceded by the dignified bride. Everybody in the parlor bris- tied up. But 1t wasn't to be bristiing affair at all. MT. Newlywed simply swept around, caught the host by the arm and led him before the bride
 Dave, meet the old lady" he said.
 Dignity exit. Everybody laughed and got acquainted in hurry. The good natured introduction cf the host to the bride loosened up the strings of social stress. The "old lady" found herself among friends. = Indianapolis News.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
u.artv Welcome of Australia.

Sydney. Aug. 20.-Lord Northcott, governor general of Australia, has sent Sv wireless telegraph to Rear Admiral Sherry, commanding the American bat. tlesbip fleet the following message:
 "On behalf of the commonwealth of Australia I tender from whole of it's neople hearty welcome to the Amer. ican fleet, which represents so magn.. fciently our friends and kindsmen of the United States. I hope that you have had good voyage from New Zealand. On your arrival here you will receive an enthusiastic greeting from this part of his majesty's empire"
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
A Hairbreadth Escars.

A certain comedian is bald except for rim of hair few inches above his collar line
 "Fm in an awful hurry" be said one day to the Lambs club barber. Gan you cut my hair with my collar onf' . Sure" replied the barber, II can cut 1t with your hat on.'-Success Magazine.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19

melodious voice for that of the maid.
 "Yes, they even change their voices with change of mistresses. No, don't know how they do it. I suppose 1t is the habit of being so adaptable. I should think some of them might eYen graduate on to the stage and do character work "-New York press.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
Poetic ljcense.

Sporting Editor-Just what do yvu understand by the term poetic F. cense?' Literary Editor - Broadly speaking. it is that singular provision Tn the constitution of the universe un- der which poets are permitted to ey. tst. Chicago Tribune.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
LIBERTIES AND COLLECTORS.
..,, Two Hundred Delegates and
 Visitors In Attendance.

Tort Worth, Aug. 5.-The Sheriffs'
 . rox Collectors associations met ,n annual convention at the court ..,.e about two hundred visitors be Ing present. .,o ,o,ou..., ..% after responses the meeting ad :a"r,ed .nu for both associations to hold separate sessions. ..
 Among those present Is Sheriff u.tth.ws of Austin, president of the ncr~anization. Matthews is the attrac. .,or of the convention because of his .wo % attempts to bring H. Clay Pierce to Texas for trial.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
Classified,

"Pa. is a vessel boatf"
 "Er-yes: you may call 1t that" "Well what kind of boat is a blood vessel?"
 "It's llfeboat. Now run away to bed."-Boston Transcript.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
Hourly Thoughts Always and Ever of the
 Same Person

'I wonder" thought Miss Arabella as she thoughtfully finished her break fast, Il wonder if there will be letter from him this morning"
 And as though in answer to her
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
Proposals. nHpnOSod vAfcv

Proposals. "Has he proposed yet" "Not in 90 many worlds 'Thats no answer Proposals never do come in words. They consist of 6ighs, hems, haws and gurgles."- Cleveland Lea<er.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
EDWARD FLINT BROWN.

Edward Flint Brown, who for almost half
tury had been a prominent lawyer of the New
York bar. died suddenly at his residence. No. Ls
East sd street. yesterday afternoon from BTights
disease. Mr.. Brown seventy-ons years old.
and as late Saturday afternoon well enough
to go out in yacht 70 view the naval parade.
He was born in sebago. Cumberland County. Ne.
and was DESCENDANT or Revolutionary stock In
1868 he was gradus ted from Yale. and after year
az Columbia Law School entered law Office In
1893 he received the degree of liz d. from St.
johns College, Maryland
Admitted TO the New York bar in May 1854. Mr.
Brown became prominent both in his profession
and In Republican politics He an examiner
OF candidates for admission 70 the New York bar
for five years and later served member OF the
State Board OF Examiners He nominee for
the Legislature in 1855 and OF the organ
izeTs and for two years president OF the Federal
Club IN the old 2st Assembly District, in which
office he was succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt. In
lse1 Mr. Brown nominated Mr. Roosevelt for his
first candidacy for the Assembly.
He was married in this city in 1863 TO Eleanor
West. daughter OF Benjamin West, the painter
His oldest child. Benjamin West Bonney Brown.
Board OF Aldermen with Alderman Downing. and
ne leaves besides the alderman. three other sons
and two daughters.
Mr.. Brown was member OF the Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian Church. life member OF the New
York Historical Society, trustee and counsel OF the
Northern Dispensary OF the City OF New York.
director Of the New England Society in New
York and a member Of the Union League Club.