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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

When a good man goes to the wall
he takes little consolation from the
fact that good picture does the same
thing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
pr. Riaaers HuekIeberry Cordial

When taken at the beginning of Stomach
Troubles never fails to cure Diarrhoea,
Dysentery, Flux, Children Teething, etc.
At Druggists 25c and soc per bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
Plainly Stated.

Mr.. Summerboard tpolitely)-ShaIl
/ help myself to the beans?
Hired Man-You will If you git
ennyI-Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Better than gold-Like it in color
Hamlins Wizard Oil-the best of all rem
edies for rheumatism, neuralgia, and all
pain. soreness and inflammation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
For Headache Trv Hicks, capudine.

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous troubles. the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas-
ant to ta1e-Effects Immediately. 10, Is
and soc at Drug Stores.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

We lose money and comfort, ant
even temper sometimes by not learn
ing to be more careful.-Dickens.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

The daughters doings have been
the mothers acts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Does the ugly chorus girl come un
der the head of stage frights?"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

The good times we long for will not
come in the guise of Ascent watches.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
Hard to CONVINCE Him.

$50 you're going to marry old Got
rox' daughter, Ell? Well, you know
two can live cheaper than one"
Il know. but l can't convince her
father of that facs."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Thsi sthe record OF Painkil er Perry Davis A r
rahln remedy fer q arrhea, dysentery and 81 Dow
complaints. Get the genuine. z5e, &c ana SVc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

The softer a mans head the more
he is inclined to butt in.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
Retrsat7 Neyvrl

III ar Irish garrison town a theatrical
company was giving performances, and
some soldiers from the LEGAL barracks
we're engaged to act ais supeFs. Their
duties included the waging Of fierce
eight il which, after 8 stirring struggle,
one army was defeated on 4 given signal
from the premptsr. Fer few nights al
went well. but on the Friday evening a
special performances az the piece was to
be given Under the patToHsee of the col
onei ard other officers Of the garrison.
TIE two armies met as usual st the end
Of the second act. wheH they fought and
fought and kept on lighting, regardless
OF the agonizsd glare il the eve Of fheir
faetnrl general. who hoarselv ordered the
proper army to Retreat. eonfOund youls
BUT thef ght stir went On, and soon the
Mortified manager san the wrong army
being driven slowly OF the stage. stiil
lighting desperately Down came the
curtain amid roars Of laughter. and the
Tuning manager fastened to ask the de.
ln4uents why they had failed to retreat
On hearing the signal
aRetrsite," roaged 4 huriy fusiiier
whose visage had been badly battered.
and Is it retraite yed have Us wild ths
colonel and AZ the oiksers IN tie boxes =
Tit Bits,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
BETHEL


A daughter was born March 10 to Mr..
and Mrs Harry Lynch.
r. s. Putnam ana George Arnold have
been appointed deputy fish and game
wardens.
Mrs George Wyman Of East Walpole,
Mass. has been visiting her father, Geo.
kimball Of this place.
Wesley DUMMY has returned from
Springfield, and entered the AIatson
Bros machine shop here.
r B. Smelling has bought Of Mrs. Jen
ME Boutwell, Che place on the Barnard
read known as the Gibbs place.
Or. Esmond Is soon TO leave town
and the tenement now occupied BY him
will b leased BY Joseph Regain.
Mrs. G. c. Stearns is quite IN with
grippe and Miss Kittie Weymouth Is
here from Randolph assisting in the care
Of her,
John Wheeler has purchased the car
donated beverage business previously OPP
Grated By his late brother, james D.
Wheeler.
Mrs. Mary Harrington has been quite
i'll this week from an attack Of bronchial
pneumonia, from which she seems TO be
recovering
John Reed has shipped his household
goods to Worcester. Mass, and viii go
there 70 live, having secured employment
ia that city.
c. A. Laskey, section boss on the
Rochester railroad, IS to move to Gays
vile soon and assume control Of the
section there.
Georgs Waters has sold his barber
business to Thomas Lavere and has
moved to Milton, where he viii conduct
"a iewelry store.
The senior class and their friends re-
turned from their Washington trip FIJI
day night and the school viii resume SEES
sion on Monday, April 5.
Miss Alice Alvord, a former assistant
IN the high school here who is now in
Easthampten, Mass, teaching has beer
visiting friends here the last week
D. L. Parker has bought 81 Sophia
Harding the Nathan Parkee farm, about
one mile north Of here on the Gsysville
road, and intends 70 come there to I've.
F. T. Lawiess, who has been operating
the engine At the pumping station here.
has moved 70 the house q Fred Fowler
and viii operate an engine az the quarry.
John Z. Wilmington Of IilResvills died
Sunday az the age Of n years De
ceased was veteran OF the Civil war.
having served one year "a a private in
Co. ] Of the 18th regiment
The funeral Of the mother Of Mrs. Fred
Williamson, whose death occurred from
the result ef an operation for append.
citis on Friday, and the intermert was
made in the cemetery a short distance
above Gaysville.
Eascn Emery, William Rdmunds and
Frank Lyman left here last week fer
ten DAYS "trip, intending to visit Wash.
inKton. D. G., Gettysburg battlefield, and
other places Of interest IN that vicinity
All three men are veterans OF the Civil
war
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
CHELSEA

Eugene r Densrncre. who has worked
IN the north part 81 the state during
the past year, returned 70 town Thurs
day with the expectation az remaining
At his home permanently. lie was ac.
ieompauisi hy bis daughter, Mss Grace,
wAo has been living with her aunt, AiFs
Annette Parmsiee 81 Enosburg Falls, aid
attending school
Harry r Bryant has 50 fer recovered
from his reesnt sttack Of grippe a. 70
be able 10 resume his work driving the
South RoTslton stage again.
Edward B. Hatch arrived home from
Hanover n. II. Thnrsday 70 spend his
Easter vacation WITH bis parents, De&-
cen and Mrs Willard S. Hatch.
John COs5spee4 has engaged to work
during the month Of sugaring f0T Trn.
man Spear. Lee Whitney viii work fer
George III Medealf during sugaring and
J. l. johnson has engaged to work DUR
ing the season for Andrew "a Spra que on,
the Mest bin an Earl Doyle Wilt work
again this seasen for Edward D. Nat.
toon.
At TIE regular communication 81
George Washington lodge, No. 5l. F. &
4. u. Thursday evening, the werk q
the 4. e, degree WIS examplited. A
special communication viii he held on
Thursday eyenmE, April j.. when the
work VIII b on TIE u II. degree.
Clarence r. Corliss was called to Brad
ford Tuesday to attend the funeral 81
his aunt. Mrs. Ivdia Underwood. who
died at the home Of her niece. Mrs.
Frank MeWhorter, in Barre city Monday
Mr Cogliss returned Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Walker, who has occupied tene
ment il John Sanhorr's house Ga Main
street for ever twenty years, Is soon to
vacate. having rented tenement ID W.
NJ Nations house On Jail street, and
the Sanhorn tenement win Be occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs Lee Whitney
James Burnes Of Everett, Mass, was
Up before Justice Homer W. Nsil of Ran
dolph Wednesday and was convicted 81
the FIRST efensa 81 intexication and vas
given 30 DAYS ia the county iail. to which
Institution he was committed Thursday
April |. and upon l1s arrival iailer Ad-i
ANS thought he recognized him. and look
ing np bis register found that be served /
2 seatfnef 81 9aiI LOT lhtQAleakEnn TWO
years ago but was committed under
different name
Mr.. and AIrs Charles Hopkins have
moved from the Fred r PRAY tenement
near Ri II. I-yford's, into Charles VI. /
Bacons tenement in the upper village
which IS known As the Parks house
Joseph f. Griffin has rented his farm
On the West Cefinth road 70 Henry Ladd. +
who win carry "a the same this year 1
in connection with his own, which Joins
his be has secured the services 81
George +. Griffin as foreman and he
viii farm il oa a large scale
John r. Goodrich u South Royaiton
has been Is town this week and ID com
nany with the local dealer. Frank Z.
Bixby. has been bnying stock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
Mearness q -.

Some people caHnot resist the tempta.
tion % play practical Jokes On innocent
victims A fend az that variety vas &C.
eosfed BY man who stsmnsFsd badly.
Can ven tell me where I can get some
g-g- n good e-e-c-carpet t-t-t-ttaeksl@
Yes, certainly, replied The invsterate
iokist You turn down this street 70
vour left, then turn again 70 your left
and then 20 straight ahead and you'll
end an ironmongers where you'll Be
sure 70 get them
The ssammersr continued on his way
and the iokeist hoiied down the street
and tackled the ironmongsr first.
Have YOU any egg g-good t.t-t-t-
tint-t-tacks n
yes, air. said the obIiging man, pro
duoing his best after some rummag-
An YOU sure th-th-these are g-g-sood
onesg
.'Yes. The best that are made.p
"Are th-th-they heads st-st-st-strong r
aYes. SIR
Have they g-g-ge-good s.s-s-s-sharp
Certainly
We'll. p-p-p-please s-s.s.s-sit on them
t-tsttin ] get back. win yoaf" Re said,
making a dash for the door
Presently the unhicky stammersr ar
rlved, and, entering. asked innocentlys
Have you any g-g-good t-t-tin t-t-t-
tacksr-
When he recovered he asked, il
somewhat dazed fashion whether the
house bad fallen o. him, or if il was
simply an explosion Illustrated Bits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
WASHINGTON

Sugar makers are busy these aavs
Mrs. IL II. Hylana is spending sever
a days with friends 10 Nilliamstown.
The Eastman Brothers have hired The
sugar orchard on J ,. Saavers farm for
the season.
Hariie Whiteomb Of Orange vas 4
business visitor il town Friday and
made short eall On rslatives here.
The first report Of new maple syrup
70 b made II town came from George
H. B0honon's March g.
Dr. W. o. Hutchinson ACCOMPANIED
Mrs, NJ " ehamberlin to Burlington
where she went Thursday for treatment
at the Mary Fletcher hospital.
Lyman Dennison 81 East Barre has
purchased che Yeartaw house n the
village and will take possession soon.
Jerry feartow, Mrs Dennison's father.
viii make his home with them.
M @ Aietealf had his trip 10 the
creamery Cnt short ore day last week
when his sleigh took a sudden iron In
the rosd throwing ont the large can I'LL
ed with cream and scattering tie Goa
tents Id al directions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
MONTPELIER

Only one break since the opening Of
winter to the present time, vas the rec
ord 81 the Montpelier water department
during TIE past winter. Supt. smith
says he has never seen q winter 10 free
from trouble with the water pipes.
Sheriff and AIRS. Frank II. Tracy gave
sugar party at their home on Elm
street Friday afternoon to the judges Of
Washington county court, stenographer
Mrs F. L. Laird and the deputy sheriiis
who are in attendance. The sugar was
new, freshly made at Mr.. Tracy's farm
on the Berlin road
To add to the pleasure Of advancing
age a party 81 20 relatives Of Edwin
Lane who lives on Barre street, called
Friday evening giving him surprise.
The evening was pies sGntly passed and
several tokens Of remembrance we're
given Mr. Lane. The company included
those from Barre and Montpelier.
The funeral Of Frank. w Somers was
held from his late home in AIoretown
at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. Stanley
Bloomfield, Of this city, officiated. The
bearers were two sons and sony -in-law,
Fred and Luke Somers. Truman Pay and
Perley Jerome Several from this city
attended the funeral. The interment in
the family lot in Middlesex cemetery.
Constable Grady 81 Roxbury. Is hunt
ing for Frank Lashaway who was work
ing az the farm Of Francis Mevette.
about two miles outside Of Roxbary
Iashway was wanted for Jail breaking
IN Elimbethtown, n. Y. re told the Of
ficer early Wednesday morning to wait
few minutes while be went back up
stairs to put on the rest Of his things
lie then slid out through the side door,
climbed snowbank and disappeared,
He made tracks north for a short dis
sGnce and then doubled hack and went
south. II Il believed that Lashway
went back TO Meyette's house during
the day and secured the rest Of his
clothes a. he was in his shirtsleeves
when he left the house. II is reported
that Lashway is slick burglar A
reward Of $50 bad been offered for his
capture
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05

The famous surgeon Velpeau vas Wis.
tied one day az bis house during the
consultation hour BY = marquis renowned
marquis that an operation was urgent
and the fee would amount TO 1000
francs Al this the marquis made = face
and Left. A fortnight later DR.. Velpeau,
while making his rounds IN the Hospital
de IA Charlie. had bis attention attracted
BY face that seemed familiar 70 him.
IN answer 20 his inquiry II was stated
that che patient was a footman Of a
nohleman In the Fauhoure Saint Ger
main. The surgeon found that his case
reseuhled IN every particular the some.
what unusual one for which the marquis
had consulted him fortnight previously.
lie EsfFained. however. from making any
comments. Three weeks after the ope.
ration, when the patient was about to
b discharged, Dr. Yelpeau called him
aside and exclaimed;
Monsieur, am extremely BATTERED
ard pleased to have been able 70 cure
yuu There il, however, a small formal.
ity VITA which YOU will have to comply
before / can sign your exsat; that Is,
you WI have 70 rrn a check for 10000
franes III behalf 81 The public charity
bureau 81 Jour metropolitan district :
The patients face became hvid.
You can DO what you Ike about L,
continued the doctor; but & you refuse
al Paris will know tomorrow that the
Marquis Dc D. adopted the disguise
Of footman II order 70 secure free
treatment at this hospital ana to usuTp
the place witch belongs by right to 4
PauperR OF course the marquis psid.--
Cleveland Leader.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
VOTE FOR coADJurOR vOrD.


Burlington. April Sword was re-
oeived Saturday BY the Rev J. N. Cloar-
&c, administrator Of the dlocese, from
Bishop Beaver Of Springfield, Mass, that
the baEot on the question OF coadiutor
bishop Of the diocese 81 Burlington. taken
By the ternae % bishops az Boston and
at Rome. had been declared null ard veid
and that 4 new electiOn would have 20
be held Archbishop 0Connell Of Boston
has therefore called meeting 81 the
board Of consniators and their removable
rectors in the diocese to b held at the
Episcopal residence in Burlington on
Tuesday, Bishop Beaver presiding.
II is thought that the ballot heretofore
taken was declared illegal on techni-
cality, from the fact that the candidates
were voted upon in reference 70 their
adsptabihty for coadiutor bishop and
that since the request came from Bishop
Michand for a coadiutor the bishop died,
50 that q bishop instead Of eoa8iutor
was desired The late Bishop Michaud
asked fer a eoaiiutor last June. and
Il was expected that tie selection would
BE announced during the present month.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
TALK OF THE TOWN

Cash paid for watches, diamonds, gold
ana silver iewelry, Burr, the Jeweler.
Typewriting, copying, dictation, Mrs.
NJ. &. Nye, rooms and s, Blanchard
block.
Clairvoyanb--Tuesday and Thursday,
: P. N. to p. m Mrs. K. +. Ellis, IS
SPaulding street. Tel 1921
The best farm trade ever offered hy
the D, A. Perry Real Estate agency j.
advertised in the for sale column. A
farm with an income Of 5000 year.
A few more pianos Just arrived for
she Bailey's Music Rooms Call and see
them. "A Elm street, II. J. LARoe, local
manager.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
- -

al women kind find IN the delightful
play lena Rivers. from the hook bv
Mary J Holmes. q something that touch
Is their hearts and excites their syni-
pathies, The play IS charming in It's
simplicity, nnimpeaehahle in moral pur-
pose. sbounds il sentiments al upright
ness and ID ifs there IS 4 touch truly
real and genuine. Such plays a. COED.
while many others DO harm DURING
The corning engagement of the Adam
Good company AZ Barre opera house
commencing Monday, April sth. Lena
Rivers VIII Be offered Thursday matinee
with Miss Helen Pingree iii Tire title
role. Miss PingTee, who is 8 talented
Young actress, invests the role With
personality al her own and presents an
iiluminative and sympathetic study 81
yeung woman whose charaese7ist lgs
arc unusual ene1uh 10 be interesting ard
not unnstal enough 10 appear as uadulv
stnained 81 unnatural During one at
TIE acts cf the play, Miss FsnSree Of
fers Is tie ladies in the audience 4
treat for the ere By Wearing one st
those late Partisan creations. real
sheath sswn. genuine sensation -
especially imported scr her.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
EAST cABor.

airs Eugene Hall is sick With pneu.
monia
G. 4. Austin WAS IN Barre on business
Thursday.
Miss Mabel Briggs il visiting in
Marshfeld the past few days.
Mrs. Justin Stone Is caring for Mrs.
Eugene Hall for the present,
Mrs. Eva Paquin Of Lower Cabot il
at home for 4 brief stay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
Insurance capltaIizes

ability and opportmity-pa pays In event
81 death what would otherwise have
been earned, and thus guarantees the
family or estate 81 a business or pro-
fessional man the results OF a life work.
Goth year. National Life Insurance
company, Moutpeher VT (MutuaD.
S. 5. Ballard, general agent, Mont
pelier, Vt; n. B. Ballard, local agent,
Barre, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
TRAyELERs, RAILWAY GUIDE.
central Vermont Rallvar.

-*t~AAN~f @%N~@+
Trains ioayo Barre for White RIver function
and Hostan, and way stations also windsor
ana Bell0Ar Pals and New York as $40 amt
li.so a m aud lax D. IA. Also leave hArre for
Waite River Junction. Bellows Falls, spring
Geld and New York &C aA5 p IA.
Trains leave Barre for Burlington, s.. Al
bans, Montreal amt way stations Al 0io q M,
800. lis and AIS a. Ia
Montpelier q Wells River Railroad
Trains lnavs HARE for Wells River. connect
ihS ~ thas point with trains going both north
and SOUTH az 80 a. m. 1870 aud AGO p "a. The
l2sQ train conuects with train for Boston, and
nofth fer Ltsfon. l3ttleton, Fahyans and Lam
caster, also with Montreal express. and tho s-So
and 400 trains with ST Johnshury trains.
Trains leave Barre for Montpelier az $50,
- a n, i2.sa acc 40 and AMP. "a
Electric Street Railway.
cars leave square 10 barre for Montpelier At
Y minutes IF and 70 minutes past the hour.
Leave Moutreiier for harro VA the hour and
half hour until 70 y. "a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05

Having sold my livery business, All
persons ewing ne are hereby notified
that ell bills must be paid 81 81 before
April lo 1909 After that data the Bills
viii BE- put into tbs hands Of a collector
\. ]. Mckenzie, Graniteville, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
eRANTrEvILLR.

All members Of the G. A. G, bah team
are requested 70 meet a. the home of
r.. A. Holmes, Granitsville Monday even
inc At O'Clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05

itch Ttchl Itch!-SeYatchi Scratch
scratehl The more You scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment
Il cures piles, eczema, any skin itching
All druggists sell il.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05

To feel strong, have good appetite and
digestion, sleep sonHdlw and enjoy life.
use Burdoek Blood Bitters. the great
system tonic and builder
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05

a lazy hver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and constipaticn-w eakens ths whole
system. noan's Regulets g25 cents per
boxl correct tie liver, tone the stomach,
ctre constipation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05

Cures bahy's Group, WTRie's daiIy cuts
and bruises. mana's sore throat. grand
mas iameRess--Dr Thomas's Ecseetvie
0il-ths great household remedy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05

we, the undersigned. DO hereby agree
to refund the money On > s0-csnt bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II
ii fails to cure your cough or cold We
also guarantees ascent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05

Throughout the r'n;tsd States there
IS enc licensed physician to every zoe
lserscnss in New York stste. one = 67z
md IN New York City, one "a only 6sS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
Double Loaf
Malt Bread

We make il just as near home
made as it's possible 10, with i'm
proved scientific methods. which
eliminate some Of the undigestible-
ness Of brcad-snd sell il, 10c|
loaf, Of US, or at groccrs.
Moco Cakes Miniature Jelly
rolls With a special moco frcsnng
they re tempting even to aninvalid.
2Oc doz
We make better rig and Mincel
Squares than Ycu'll Get anywhere
else, 10c doz.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-05
Coz. Merchant and Sumner Streets

Unisn Telephone Pay Staten Here,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
END FOR MARK TWAIN.

A large and loyal clientele of Mark Twain admirers will enter an earnest protest against the verdict of tho greatest of American humorists that the end of his life is approaching, or at least that his pen will give us no more Huck Films, no more Tom Saw yers. no moro "Innocents' and n) new manifestations of the genius which has kept the world laughing for nearly half century. Hamleta eulogy of Yorrick may we'll be pro- nounced in the presence of Samuel l.. Clemmens, "a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy and the sorrowing admirers will be slow to\ realize that to the book and vol um1e ol each and every life there must be the same memorable, unacceptable "E'inis.
 There was something infinitely pa thetic, as we'll as profoundly sisni- flcant, In the refusal of MT. Clemmens, on the occasion of his recent arrival from the Bermudas, where he had gone in search of health, to attempt
 even the most commonplace jest. The facile wit reconciled from the mockery of making merry in the penumbra of the great eclipse, and for once and probably the first time in his life, Mark Twain. quite chap fallen" had no "gibe, no gambol, to Gset the table in q roar Most sin Ester portent of all. he announced that that ne would -.aeet -.aet be able to com plete any of the unfinished works up- on which he was engaged when his health began to fail One born uE- der the spell of Melpomene Is eX- pected to make tragic exit, but probably the most pathetic and dra- matic of all Is that of him above whose cradle the muse of comedy bent and welcomed him into a world of laughter and song.--kansas City Journal.