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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

picion. ana on The day OF the counting
he Of course won out There had been
fifty guessers and over 400 guesses
and this money lad Jumped the Ban.
ner into the front ranks Of Journalism
The widow WINS prepared to receive
Mr.. Mott. the successful guesser. II
be failed then No. would come along
But he didn't fan. He was jeered and
guyed as be made bis way to her
house on the arm Of the editor, but be
was not dismayed The widow saw
him when yet a block or, sized him
up, and when he entered the house
she fell into his arms. exclaiming
Thank heayeul / did not dream
there was such a homely man In all
the worldgs
The editor left them and went out
to SIT on the back steps. but within
ten minutes the widow came out with
tears IN her eyes and roll OF money
81 her hand aud said
This hundred dollars belongs 70
you
'.But you are not married yet. he re-
piled.
But you are to 60 for the preach
er at once Such love as Mr.. MOTIFS
and mine takes no chances and brooks
no delay"
And the Banner enlarged TO nine
rolumns page and got a new head
and arranged for colored supplement
and a sporting department, aud they
have reelected the editor 10 the may.
orality Of Granville over and over.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

II is hard to wipe out the impressions
which are first gained, and likewise the
old Jokes are bound to revive either in
their original raiinent Or newIy-clad ii
gaudy vesture The editorial writer Of
the Rutland News may be revivifying
an old Joke or be may be relying on
old impressions when he says, There
"A no record Of Central Vermont trains
ever running down anybody BY reason Of
this excess Of speed" Whatever the rea.
son for making this statement the cause
Of It has disappeared, either eradicated
entirely 81 put away for the time being
AS 8 matter Of fact, the trains Of the
Central Vermont railroad are run on rea-
sonably fast schedules for a single-track
system and the time Of the express trains
compares very fayorably with that Of
NE Boston & Maine railroad divisions,
with which it connects at White River
Junction. good Joke at the expense
of the Central Vermont railroad always
goes ii Vermont. but it long since
ceased 70 Be vel founded; yet some
people like the editorial writer Of the
Rutland News persist in perpstrating it
on the public and occasionally the item
u copied BY journals IN other states and
is given credence by public which
knows nothing Of the real conditions, as
"a this instance.
Does the contemporary ever stop toll
consider how this incorrect statement
harms the state INDIRECTLY Il the states
railroads are set forth as incompetent
as broken down, as incapable Of giving
decent service, the people u other sec
TORS win u IA less likely to come into
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
THE FIRST CHOICE.



II Was Right, Too. Because the Brayesl
Are the Tenderest.
Some years ago the excursion steam.
er returning from Alaska to Seattle
disloeated its propeller in dreary
portion Of the inner passage and came
to a forced stop. For two days the
vessels engineers and nachinists la
bored to repair the break, but without
success. Two Of the boats were man.
ned and dispatched for aid to Vic
toria. 800 miles away In the mean.
time It was discovered that the ships
stores were not abundant Alarm bred
in the minds Of pessimistic passen-
gers. and the contagiou spread. Star
walton might assail the vessel before
help arrived.
A former California official took 1t
on himself to reassure his timid com
panions. but his effort was not per-
fectly adapted to raise dropping spir-
Its. In fact, his closing sentences but
added to the gloom. "Let us be brave"
he said. If the worst comes and that
dread necessity which in such misad-
ventures has met others must be faced
by US, let us remember that it Is good
10 die that our friends may live. The
one or more that may be sacrificed
bil be consoled by that thought
There was a moments silence. awful
10 its intensity, then cheerful voice
was heard "You should be taken
first Governor Booth. You know the
bravest are the tenderest." And even
the terror stricken smiled once more.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
WASHINGTON

Mrs. G. Fl. Bigelow and son, Harold,
were in Montpelier saturday
Miss Bessie Colby left last week for
her school OF White River Junction
q. II. DiokeY is improving slowly. Res-
Sic Macdonald ID also considered better.
Alfred Dashnor has purchased OF Mr..
and Mrs. T. I. Hail their farm, writ
ings having been made last week. Mr..
and Mrs. Dashnor expect to occupy their
new home this month
Mr. and Mrs, Il. f. HALL are to move
away from town, having sold their farm.
They are to locate al Barre or East
Barre for the present.
Fiiield Downing, an inmate Of the
town farm, passed away suddenly last
Tuesday morning. He was i'll only d
few hours, the funeral services were
held Thursday and interment at Waits
River.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
DR.. r. !. KIppER N FIELD.
Is Candidate For Second Place On Re-
publican State Ticket.

IS a Candidate For Second Place on Re-
publican State Ticket.
Woodstock, Sept. Is The name Of
Dr. F. Thomas Kidder as a candidate for
the Republican nomination fro lieuten-
ant governor has received prominent
mention and ii is stated from an au-
thoritative source that he has entered
the field as an active candidate for the
honor.
Fired Thomas Kidder was born Id
Woodstock October IA, 1858. was grad
uated from the academic department. If
the university of Vermont in 1850 and
from the medical department in 1883. He
has since procticed his profession ii
Woodstock He was member Of the
House Of Representatives III 1906, serv-
ing as chairman Of the committee on IN.
sane. and Of the Senate Of 1908, serving
IS chairman Of the committee on rail-
roads, and member Of the committees
on state prison and on appropriations
and Of the Joint standing committee on
taxation and on public health
He Is director Of the Woodstock
Acqueduct company, the Woodstock Elee
trio Light company and the Woodstock
Ice Supply company He Is a member Of
the Amsterdam Medical association, Yer.
mont State Medical society. and the Am
eriean Academy Of Medicine He was ap-
pointed a member of the state board Of
health 10 1906 for a term Of six years,
IN fraternal organizations, Dr. Kidder
Is an Odd Fellow
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

II your friends across the water do
not get back as soon as expected, there
viii be reason enough, for the great fall
return has begun and the big liners are
crowded AT this season Of the year
the inadequacy Of ocean transportation
is most gIaringly shown up. Those who
20 abroad in the spring would do well TO
buy themselves return tickets at the
time There Is the feeling Of being re-
stricted and confined for those who do
buy return tickets, but there is the great
satisfaction Of knowing that one can ger
back within reasonable limits, at any
rate.
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a Practical Denomination.

"The best way to study nature IS to
90 right to II"
Il suppose so."
ooh, know II. was once disposed
TO doubt the industry OF the All, Of
which SO much is said /"
"And you learned betterYr
Il did. / had controversy with a
naturalist over the question, and /
thought had him beaten until be gave
me demonstration
Took you out and showed you the
ants at work. did hep
We'll, not exactly that. but he took
me along on one Of his scientific expe-
ditions and then nalieiously pitched
my tent over an ant hill By the time
I discovered what was happening the
conviction was forced upon me that
ants are really and truly industrious.
They are SNAIL, but they made me
move. and some Of them went right
along with US to the next camping
place. New York Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
vERMoNT NEwspAPERg cHANeE.

ERApNL NEW ofAf Efta GdhN1s.
Another important newspaper change
in Vermont Is announced in the transfer
of the ST Jobnsbury CALIFORNIAN from
Arthur r Stone, who has been its editor
for two decades, to Walter J Bigelow, a
city editor on the Burlington Free Press
and newspaper writer Of ability and
man Of excellent standing in the
state. Editor Bigelow is also known to
fame through bis defeat Of Mayor Burke
for reelection in Burlington and his de.
feat in turn By Mayor Burke Editor
Stone was recently appointed postmaster
in st. Johnsbury and the superinten-
dence Of that service viii be sufficiently
exaeting to require the greater part Of
his time for some years. hence, his re-
tirement from newspaper work for the
present Editor Bigelow viii assume
charge Of a good newspaper property in
every way and with his experience and
ability viii be able to maintain the pres
tige Of the journal The Times extends
congratulations to both gentlemen on
their changes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

0stend-Pa, didn't you say gossip
was a poor thing at all times?
Pal did, ms SOD.
Ostend-Well. I should think it would
be right the opposite.
Pa-And why?
0stend Wen, don't they say gossip
gains currency LOS Angeles Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
JINGLEs AND JEsTs
The Happy Farmer.


The farmer was in days gone by
An object Of compassion
He said by gum" and ioked 'old si''
Because II was the fashion.
He held, while following the ploy,
Unto his own devices,
While we were worrying as to how
To eat at city prices.
The farmer now has corn and oats,
And meat and eggs and cider;
His sphere Of influence, one notes,
Each year is growing wider
He lets "us city fellers' grin
At "Rubes" and lives in clover,
While we 60 broke for food in tin
Diluted and warmed over.
Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

~Those tools, said the conductor,
'are to be used only il case Of acct
dent"
"well. there's been an accident re-
piled the man who was working fever
lshly at the case.
where's the accident9s
Il Just busted my corkscrew. -Hous.
ton Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

"How much do / owe your growled
the man as be arose from the barber
chair
"0nly a quarter for the shave sir"
replied the tonsorlal artist. 4 won't
charge you anything for plastering up
the place cut you"--Clevelan Plain
Dealer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
lJpder Examination.

"Do you know the prisoner weilg'
asked the attorney
'Neyer knew him H." replied the
witness
did you ever see the prisoner at the
barY'
Took many drink with him." was
the reply.
@How long have you known this
nan?s
"From two feet up to five feet ten
stand down. yelled the lawyer in
disgust
Cant do It" said be. @I'l sit down
or stand NJ"
Officer. remove that man." And he
did.
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she Took 4 pair.

How much are these shoesg' asked
the lady who had the reputation Of be-
ing keen shopper.
Those shoes are not for sale" re-
piled the salesman. who had some
thing Of reputation too. Were
giving them away with every pair Of
shoe laces at $350."--Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

First sufrragette What did you
think Of the candidate?
Second Suffragctte was very much
disappointed in him.
'sHow sop
= thought when be took my hand
to shake 1t he was going 70 hold It for
a little while Yonkers Statesman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

docs you heah ne talkiH, Br'er
JohnsonT
Il heahs you"
"Well. sub. I'm ergwine ter cross
dat fence en- git on my knees in dat
watermelon patch en- stay dar 'twell
gifts religionw Atlanta Constitution
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
Artistic Approval.

did You tel that photographer you
didn't want your picture taken
yes answered the eminent but IN.
comely parsonage.
did he take offence
"No. He said he didn't blame me-
Washington Star,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
MorldIu AnalvsIa.

EDO you think / ought to consider
wealth in selecting a husbandg" said
the conhding girl
ut depends" answered Miss Sweet,
''on whether you are looking forward
to q happy home or TO divorce that
win pay dividends. Boston Traveller
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

The two women had just been intro
duced.
My husband and l." said the one,
shave been married nearly ten years,
and we have never had q quarrel"
THAT'S too bad" rejolned the other
''Any woman deserted at the altar has
my sympathy. Chicago News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
Plantu "a nn Aronnd.

Redrlck Have you decided on what
you will paper your rooms with this
fall2
Van Albert-Yes; am going TO pa.
per them with the souvenir postal
cards my family is sending III from
the resorts. Los Angeles Times
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
Rather a Fan.

Madison G Peters was discussing the
question. ''Will the coming man mar,
ry" he instaneed certain type Of
bachelor
@This man." he said, 'is hypocrite
He uses bis religion az clock"
And what win be do in the next
world
"oh, he won't need any clock there -
Harpers weekly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

Please, Miss Annie Peck and Mrs. Bull
lock Workman, desist in your squabble
over who climbed the highest in the AM
des until we have this Cook Peary epi-
sode Strengthened Out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
GOES TO 81. JoHNsBURY.
Ex-Mayor Bigelow Of Burlington Takes
Over CaIsdonian Newspaper.

ST. Johnsbury, sept Is. Walter J.
Bigelow, ex-mayor Of Burlington, has
closed negotiations for the St J0hnsbur1
Caledonian and becomes editor Of that
paper Sept 20 Arthur T. Stone, after
20 years as editor Of the Caiedonian,
leaves the sanetum 20 devote bis entire
zine to bis duties as postmaster.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

Census prognosticators are at work,
and the maximum guess Of the country's
population is l00,oO0,o0O, We are get.
ting to be a fairly close rival Of China
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

The order has gone forth to boil Rut-
lands city water before using. Why
not hAke it as well, and thus get a COM
plete meali
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

Seeing that the Northfeld fair opens
tomorrow we are constrained to say
that the weather indications are for
rain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

Lieut. Peary's opinion Of DR.. Cook in
1898 was far different than it IS nowS
but then Dr. Cook wasn't Quitting i'm
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

Like all the other colleges, Dart
mouths stocking is always hanging up.
Consequently it caught $5o,o0O the other
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

Nothing viii put the brakes on the
automobiles quicker than last evenings
accident near Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

A Springfield, Mass high school stu
dent is going to study "Inglish." We
hope 20.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

A coming attraction at the Barre opera
house is quite timely. 1t is eThe Call Of
the North"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
Report Of the Condition

The Peoples National Bank Of Barre,
at Barre, in the State Of Vermont.
at the close 81 business, September
list. 1909.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

The safe path is the one
that leads to our store.
Every employee is trained
to give you just what you
want and to return your
money if you change
your mind.
When you make a pur-
chase here it is only the
beginning of our reSpon-
sibility.
We stand behind the
goods you've bought I'M
til you We proved to your
own entire satisfaction
that you have your mon
ey's worth.
Everything n ow ready
for mems or boys wear.
WE CLEAN, PRESS AND
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13
$500

copies, the largest paid circulation Of
any daily paper in this section.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-13

The average daily circulation Of the
Barre Daily Times for the week ending
Saturday was
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26
MAR Real Earmlna Means.

Agriculture in this country will take
a great uplift in its general efficiency
and financial profit, says Gov Hoard
OF Wisconsin. in his Dairyman; the
material resources Of fertility. forests
and fuel will be better conserved and
life on the farm greatly elevated In Its
scope OF enjoyment. when the Ameri-
can farmer comes 10 that period OF
mental development that Will enable
him 10 see that farming is as truly
work OF science and large comprehen-
sion OF forces as any industry. No i'm
proyement can come as long as the
farmer believes that he does not need
education and well developed brain to
carry on his business. The only farm
or in the land that is making good
growth and progress is the man who
accepts the statement squarely. that
thought knowledge and real mental
power are necessary TO his well being
as a farmer. -
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Bishop Works a Miracle.

Once, while Bishop Talbot, the giant
cowboy Bishop" was attending a
meeting of church dignitaries in St.
Paul a tramp accosted a group Of
churchmen in the hotel porch and
asked for aid.
NO" one OF them told him, I'm
afraid we can't help you But you see
that big man over there?" pointing to
Bishop Talbot. We'll, he's the young
est Bishop of us all. and he's n very
generous man. You might try him.
The tramp approached Bishop Tai
bot conhdentially. The others watched
with interest. They saw look OF
surprise come over the tramp's face.
The Bishop was talking eagerly. The
tramp looked troubled And then,
finally. they saw something pass from
one hand to the other The tramp
tried TO stink past the group without
speaking, but one of them called to
him:
We'll, did you get something from
our young brother?"
The tramp grinned sheepishy. mo-"
he admitted. II gave him n dollar for
his damned new cathedral at Lara
mie,"-Everybody's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26
Al the Football Game.


Abe, how it makes one shudder to OBJ
serve
These sullen men who eye each
AS though TO estimate the strength
and nerve
That will result in giving blow for
blow.
Thus did the gladiators OF old Rome
Glare with exultant eyes upon their
foes
Which is the team belonging here at
home?
The game begins, He's got 1t.
There he goes
o, brutal sport! Ten others pile on
him
And bear him OF a sudden TO the
ground.
Good heavens, VIII they tear him
limb from limb?
Hark to their cries, What fiendish,
curding sound.
No. no. cannot, will not look again
To see the sacrifice that you call
play,
To see the mangled forms Of sturdy
men
Look there. o, can he kick it? Can
he? say.
Alas, in every man there turks the
brute
find that even l am strangely
thrilled
And yield to cheers when | should be
a mute.
Am glad 70 see our foemen nearly
killed.
Hear now the rising tumult of the
cheers
When from that savage conflict,
blind, insane.
There flies a cloud OF fingers. hair,
and ears
Get up, you dubs. You've got ten
yards TO gain,
What's that? o, some one STAY that
referee,
Offside? He's bughouse, Hit him
In the neck,
He's been bought up, as any one can
see.
No matter DO 'em, boys; don't
leave a speckl
What is that yell? Here. let me get
the swing;
"Rah. rah. siss BOOM" Hi, Sock
il to them now.
Break ribs and arms and necks and
anything
So that you make that touchdown.
Wow. Wow. Vow
Chicago Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26

not probably keep a few sheep. The
difficulties that stand In the way can
be easily overcome. and II is wei
worth while 10 make the effort when
one considers the dement's frcm sheep.
On one farm where pure bred poultry
is the pride OF the poultryyard and
where the heavy laying strain is the
prime object greater layers can be pro
duced and the flock can still be among
the top topnotchers as pure breeds.
A Texas stock raiser says cotton
seed meal is not only not unsafe and
detrimental 10 pigs. as great many
farmers believe but IL Is the most ap
petizing. nutritious and heathful Of all
feeds common 10 this country.
Mutton breeds OF sheep do not de
pend on waste lands and hillsides -
become profitable. Good sheep require
good pastures and pay well. Wool Is
simply a product OF the sheep and no
farmer can make sheep pay who de
ponds on wool for his profit.
A comparison of corn and oats as
feed for work horses was made at the
Ohio station, and the results indicat
that when clover and timothy hay
mixed are fed 10 mature geldings at
general farm work ear corn Is practi-
cally efficient. pound for pound, as
oats. Then corn did not produce lazi'
ness. nor the oats Undue increased
spirit and endurance.
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What Matters Il.

II matters not how dark the night.
or IL the hour be midnight late.
To me the pathway will be bright
IL. waiting. YOU but ope the gate.
II matters not how cold Il be;
II can not chill me nor henumb.
l. through the frost your face will see,
II you stand looking when | come.
What matters II II binding hail
Shall fall amid the tempests war?
Its violence can naught avail,
II you be waiting at the door.
What though sharp stones may I'LL the
way,
or torrid sands my feet may burn.
II | can feel. with each new day,
You wait and long for my return?
Though mountail. high the waves may
roll
That Us divide and keep apart.
/ will be strong of heart and soul
II you close not from me your heart.
The lightning's fash the sky may
blaze,
And rive the heavens vaul'ed dome.
All undismayed I'll stand and gaze
IL you give me. welcome home.
Thomas Porter.