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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24

With many various styles and
patterns to select from, and With
the greatly reduced prices, we know
that many win be the men who viii
join the procession headed toward
our overcoat department. We have
the new military collar 0vereoat. the
loose and semi,form fitting Coat, the
heavy fur eollared Overcoat, and al
the leading styles made Of every de.
pendable 0vercoat fabric. and re-
member they are all included in this
great 80 days fall SALE
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24

Suspenders Again. The best 25c
Dress and Working Suspenders,
FALL SALE PRICE .........17o
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
ITS ALL ON THE QUIET.'

The part played Gby Ralnh Riggs this season is by far the best thing he has done since Tweedlc Punch in Florodora. As a cockney English Bell Hop he has every opportunity of dis playing his wonderful versatility as an eccentric eommedian, a th- lete, dancer and singer Rose Still man is the principal comedienne o fthe company which is the larg- est Mr. Riggs has had inithe past three seasons and is composed of some exceptionally. Clever Fare lers, Dancers and Singers. The scenery and properties Of Its All on the Quiet" are carried by the company in it's entirety, At the opera house tonight.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
Weather-Tonight and Satur- day, unsettled weather and con- tinued high temperature.

Just received a swell line of bracelets at Bakers.
 New rings and other jewelry just received at Bakers.
 For shoe and harness work, ap- ply to phone 194- Daniel and Dougan.
 Rooms for Rent Furnished or -unfurnished. Apply to Mrs. w..
 C. Hatley.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. Greeson left last night for Conway, ca visit to relatives and friends.
 Mrs. F. Stall and Mrs. N. Rich ards of Joliet, H., mother and sister of Mrs A. G. Winslow, left for their homes yesterday after noon, on No 6 after spending a month visiting in Prescott
 One of the hardest rains of the winter fell here last night about 7.3O o'clock. The rain was ac- companied by quite an electrical display, and for while the more timid had fears of storm. Besides the 1.25 inches of rain there was no other damage. The funeral of Mr. Lee Steed was conducted this morning at the residence by Rev. l.. M. k keel- ing, and was attended by a large number of friends and acqaint- ances, who were wont to pay their last respects to an esteem ed citizen of out town. After the service at the home. the remains were followed to DeAnn ceme- |. tery, where they were laid to rest
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
Free Delivery.

J. T Nichols left thie morning on IbusineSs trip to Little Rock
 For Sale-Maple shade trees :; now is the time to plant, J. B. Harrell
 Don't miss the show at the TheatOrium tonight. Show starts promptly at ' o'clock. Doors op- en 645.
 Ralph Riggs Company, which play It's All on the Quiet" at the opera house tonight ar rived in the city on the cannon ball, and are stopping at the Park and the Miller hotels.
 An Island Episode" is the title of the vaudeville act at the Theatorium tonight. by Rivers and Rochester. Five reels of pictures at the Theatorilm tonight. They are good.
 Sheriff Hood during his visit to Little Rock yesterday, call ed on Col. o. l.. Moncrief at the Hospital for Nervous Diseases. and found him greatly improved. His general health is fine, and it will probably be but a Short while before he will be dismissed from further treatment. The many friends of Mr. Moncrief throughout this section will be glad to learn of his improvement
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
NOTICE.

l take this method of announce ing to the people Of Prescott and the patrons of the City Mar ket and Bakery, that I shall from now on give my entire time and attention to the inside of the market, and promise the best service and the choicest meats to any and everyone patronizing us. We carry everything usual ly kept by a first-class market and your wants can be supplied here. Thanking the people for past favors and asking an in- creased business for the coming year, I beg to remain,
 Yours to please,
 MAYLEN BAILEY.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
NEWS OF TEXARKANA.

TeXarkana, Jan. 21.-A novel
 suit has just been filed before C, w. Mcclure, a justice of the peace at TeXarkana, by John Williams vs. M. Cassidy. On the morning of Jan. ?, when the saloon of Cas- sidy was damaged by fire, Will Hams went onto the roof and assisted in fighting the fire. In changing the position of the hose the firemen turned the nozzel on Williams and wettiug him to the skin, ruinimg his new suit of clothes and now he has brought suit against Cassidy for $50, the alleged value of the clothes.
 Mrs. Mary Burt, merchant do ing business at Eldorado, Ark. under the firm name of M.. Burt X Co, was this morning adjudi- cated bankrupt by Referee C.. B. Moore on an involuntary pe- tition filed by Gus Blass Dry Goods Company of Little Rock, Norton Berger Shoe Co, of Little Rock and William R. Moore Dry Goods Company of Memphis. A sachedule of assets and liabilities has not yet been filed. but the former are estima ted to be a. bout S2,00O and the latt about S4 GOO. Mr. Jesse B. Moore has been named by the referee as receiver.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22

lower house of the legislature by a vote of 60 to 36, passed on fin al reading the bill to prohibit the manufacture of intoXicants in Tennessee after, January ]. 1910.
 The bill has already passed the Senate and now goes to the governor, who is expected to ye- to it as he did the bill prohibit ing the sale of liquor.
 Like the latter the measure will probably pass over the gov ernor's veto.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
HE WANTED STAMPS

One of the rural route carriers from Prescott this week received the following note, which is re- produced exactly as written, in a box on his route, and is a sam sample of many such notes re- ceived by carriers generally:
 'i want , cents worth of stamps i want stamps to go on envelope don't want envelope i want stamps if you hant got stamps don't leave nothing"
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
If you want wood, Phone 191.

Rivers and Rochester receive encores every night in their high class singing act, at Theatorium
 A recent order of the postoffice department extended Rural Route No. ?. out of Emmet, so as to include Laneburg, and the carrier on that route now serves the patrons at that place.
 Mrs. E. B. Brock, of Nashville came in this morning, accom- panying her daughter, Mrs. Bran don, who was Miss Josie Brock who is moving to Prescott, Mr. Brandon having secured posi- tion here with the OZan Lumber Company.
 Reports from Hope, this morn ing, are to the effect that the storm there last night was much more severe than it was here. There was heavy rain, and most disastrous hail storm, ac- companied by vivid lightning and heavy thunder
 Mrs, bio Lewis and MT, w. A. Huff returned this morning from Hope, where they went yester- day to institute an order of the Eastern Star, but on account of a severe storm, the organization was postponed until some other time, and they returned home this morning.
 Mrs. Bettie Haltom, of Pine Bluff who has been teaching in the public schools at that place has resigned her position, and will move to Prescott in the spring Mrs Haltom was former ly a resident of Prescott, and owns a cottage on Christian Ridge, and has a host of old friends and acquaintances who will be glad to welcome her back to Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
Just received by express, Jacobs Chocolates and Bon Bons. Made last night in Ne " Orleans. s.-HesterIy Drug Store

pr. J. l.. Bell returned last night from Tennessee and South Carolina, where he has been spending a few weeks visiting old friends and relatives, He reports a most pleasant trip.
 Yesterday the seven .year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hitt was quite badly burned by the blaze from a quantity of gun powder, which the boy touched off with a match, not realizing the full explosive powers of the stuff. His injuries were confined to his eyes and face, and while quite painful are not very serious
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
READ THIS.

Prescott, Ark, Dec. 12.-This certifles have been selling Halls Texas Wonder for years and re- commend 1t as the best kid ney, bladder and rheumatic medi- cine l have ever sold Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
TENNESSEE TEMPERANCE LAW.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 21.-At o.4O o'clock this afternoon the
The Prescott daily news., 1909-01-22
Local and Personal

If you want wood, Phone 191. The latest thing in necklaces at Bakers.
 NJ. w. Greeson left last night on a business trip to Oklahoma The rain last night prevented a performance at the Theator ium.
 Prof. P. F. Chappell returned last night from business trip to Little Rock.
 We regret to learn that the condition of F. Norman is not so favorable today.
 Dr. E. E. Warmack and Mr. E.. E. Mum, of Willisville, spent last night in Prescott.
 J. w. Bemis returned last night to St. Louis, after spend ing a few weeks with relatives in Prescott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
REBEKAH DEGREE DAY.
Anniversary Of Organization cele
bratsd at Odd Fellows Hall.

To celebrate the ffty-eighth anniver-
sary of the Rebekah degree members o,
the Washington Rebekah lodges. hide.
night at Odd Fellows Hall. Each lodge
including Naomi No. 1; Ruth. No. q
Martha Washington, No. g. Doreas, No
4. and Esther. No. 5. as we'll as the East
ern Star and the Women Of the Macca-
bees OF the World were we'll represented
The grand march was led by Washing
ton Canton, No. ], the military branch OF
the Odd Fellows. in full regalia, follow
ed by the general committee. composed
Of Ars. Belle NJ. Carter, chairman; Mrs
Maude r. White. Mrs. Estelle Yoakley
Mrs. Alice Thomas. Mrs. Emma ]. s
Murray. Mrs. Ella Hester. Mrs. Eliza
Schneider, Miss Nellie NJ. Smith, Mrs
Lucy VIII. Mrs Elizabeth Weber, Mrs. s
NJ. Sanderson. Mrs. Anna Billings, Mrs
Ella W Mallory. Mrs. Rena V. Baylisi
and Mrs. Annie Grigsby.
The address of welcome was delivered
by Mrs. Belle NJ. Carter. past noble grand
of Ruth Lodge, followed by prayer led
sby Mrs. Annie E. Grigsby. after which
the anniversary proclamation was read
by Mrs. Rena v. Bayliss.
Mrs. Ella b. Russ. past noble grand OF
Dorcas Lodge, gave a brief history OF
the Rebekah degree from its inception In
Rochester. n. Y, in 1851, in the face OF
bitter opposition from certain factions OF
the order. down to the present day.
The program included vocal selections
by Miss Hilda Bostrum. William Morri
son Catherine Morrison, Dorothy Lusby
Ethel Lusby, Henry Rules and the East
ern Star quartet; piano solos. Mrs. Ine1
De NJ. Keck, Miss Katherine Lang anC
Mrs. John Hartman and addresses by
Richard a. Ford, grand master ant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
A LITTLE RED SPOT
Hovel Experiment by which u Nay 0s
lIads to Disappear.

peculiar feature about posam. the new skin
discovery. is that no one is asked to buy II
without first sending to the Emergency Labo-
tatories. No 81 West Twenty fifth street. New
York City. for an experimental sample and ap.
plying same to an affected part Of the skin.
about the size Of silver dollar. 1t will clear
the SPOT 50 treated in twenty -four hours-a re-
narkable visual demonstration Of its powers.
While poslsm has been mentioned principally
In connection with the cure Of eczema, the most
stubborn of skin diseases. 1t must be remem-
bered that when used for itch. hives. pimples.
blotches. acne. Itching feet. scaly scalp. chatting
Of infants and similar minor skin troubles its
action Is all the more pronounced. results being
seen after an overnight application. As only a
small quantity Of poslam is necessary to cure
such cases. a special ffty-cent package. usually
suf1cient. has been placed on sale at Ograms.
O'Donnelrs. Afieck's. the Peoples Drug Store
and other leading drug stores in Washington
and throu1houf The country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
GOOD ROADS men GATHER
VICE PRESIDENT SHERMAN AND
OTHERS AT CLEVELAND.
Back Of the Movement Are Numer-
Gus National Organizations, Who
Have Sent Delegates.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 81
Expert road builders. promoters of goo6
roads and manufacturers Of road-makine
machinery. to the number of several
thousand. met here today for three
roads convention. The movement fol-
better country roads, which is an out
growth Of the automobile era. Ia fostered
by many organizations national in their
scope.
Delegates to the convention include
governors and government officials
In the Union. delegates from cities, rep
resentatives of the American Automobile
Association and delegates from scores OF
automobile clubs. and many state
being held in the Chamber of Commerce
Hall. Exhibits Of road-making machin-
cry are given at Central Armory.
Among the notables in attendance are
Vice President Sherman, Gov Judsor
Harmon of Ohio and Gov. Marshall OF
Indiana, and Logan w. Page, director OF
the United States Office of public roads
In addition to the regular program il
is proposed to escort the delegates over
few roads in this vicinity which are
considered by experts to be ideal
President Speare Speaks.
The convention proper opened at 1C
O'Clock this morning. with the opening
address by Lewis r: Speare. president
Of the American Automobile Association.
This was followed by the regular
program. which included addresses by
George C. Diehl. presiding officer OF the
convention: James G. Wonders, Ohio
state highway commissioner; James H.
Macdonald, state highway commissioner
OF Connecticut; ex-Gov. N. ]. Bachelor.
master Of the National Grange; George
s. Laid. lecturer for the National
Grange; T. c. Laylin, master Of the
Ohio State Grange; F. N. Godfrey,
master of the New York State Grange,
and Powell Evans, president Of the
Automobile Club of Philadelphia.
Speechmaking and business sessions
will be continued tomorrow aud Thurs
'daY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
PASS THROUGH BALTIMORE
Cars in the Reliability Run Elk
perience Tire Trouble.

BALTIMORE, September 21.-The first
contestant in the Munsey reliability rur
to arrive at the checking station at the
News Office, Fayette street and News
place, was Maxwell nine. the third car
to leave Washington. From that time
on the automobiles arrived every minute
or SO. until all except the Selden and
Matheson cars had reported. The Selden
passed through at 1924 O'Clock. fifty
minutes late. The Matheson was not
expected for another hour, having been
delayed in leaving Washington. and the
Selden car had tire trouble at Relay.
Rutty roads were reported between here
and the Capital city, and no little tire
trouble was experienced.
The cars began checking out at 9:2O
o'clock. OF the twenty-three of the
twenty-five that started all were in first
class condition. Reports from up the
line are to the effect that the roads be-
tween here and Philadelphia are full OF
ruts. and 1t is expected there will be
much tire trouble before the latter city
is reached for the first nights rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
START IN MUNSEY RUN
Twenty-Five Cars Begin Long
Trip to Boston.
GIVEN ROUSING SEND.0FF
Only One Entrant Fails to Pass the
Tape in Getaway.
ACCIDENT TO MATHES0N No. 27
Machine Badly Damaged by Fall of
Elevator Garage and Starts Late.
Take "Long Route"
GIVEN ROUSING SEND-0FF
ACCIDENT TO MATHESON No. 81

With perfect weather conditions and a
large crowd Of auto enthusiasts on hand
to give them rousing send-off, twenty
four cars lined up at the tape this morn
Ing near Pennsylvania avenue and 14th
to participate In the Frank A. Munsey re-
liability run. Long before the appointed
hour automobiles of every size and de-
scription put In their appearance, ready
for the word to go. Drivers. observers
and passengers were on hand early to
take the places assigned to them In the
various cars.
At $50 o'clock the pacemaker's car.
containing the chairman and referee.
Frank H. Trego: Arthur G. Newmyer.
chief checker. and Harry Ward, official
press representative. pulled out. The con-
fetti and pilot cars left at daybreak.
blazing the path for the caravan Of ma
chimes which was to soon follow.
At o'clock the first car in the run, a
Ford roadster. with Charles E. Miller Of
this city at the Wheel was started by the
chief observer on the thousand-mile grind.
Next to the Hupmobile it was the small
est car entered. The cars were sent off
at one minute intervals, without break
until car No. 20. Winton, was called.
but failed to respond. This was the first
car on the run to break seal, which
was necessary in order to remedy trouble
Win the cdrDureter. II was soon nXeQ,
and at 1927, several minutes late, it went
over the tape and was soon speeding down
the avenue in an effort to resume its
place among the long line Of cars. Acme
No. 25 and Matheson No. q also failed to
put in appearance at the scheduled time
and were scratched.
Put Out by Accident.
The latter car was badly injured just be-
fore the start by the elevator dropping in
the garage where the cars were stored,
with the car on 1t. Repairs could not be
completed in time for the start this morn
ing. but started at o'clock, two hours
late. The car was driven by w. B.
McBurney Of this city, who is consid-
cred one of the cleverest drivers at the
wheel. He has captured every reliability
run is which he was ever entered and is
picked as q winner In this event. He
brought the car over the road from New
York city a few days ago. The smallest
priced cars started first and the highest
priced last In addition to the twenty
four starters seven cars, containing off,
Gals. photographers and newspaper rep
resentatives, followed at intervals along
the line.
The fun will cover period Of nine days.
with seven running days. The two other
days will be spent in Boston sightseeing
and enjoying the Inequalities Of the Hub.
The total number Of miles to be covered
Is 1,2S22 miles, the average per day be-
ing 1881 miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
Take the "Long Route"

Leaving Washington the route was down
Pennsylvania avenue to the Capitol and
thence out Maryland avenue to 18th and
H streets northeast. where the new
boulevard was taken for Baltimore. From
the Monumental city the route is to Phil
adelphia via York and Lancaster, known
as the long route" This will be the
first nights stop. a distance Of 1858
miles. September o. from Philadelphia to
Milford, Pa, 1926 miles. via Allentown
and Delaware Water Gap; September q.
from Milford, Pa, to Albany. n. T., 1885
miles. going via Goshen and Kingston;
September "a. Albany, N. Y, to Boston,
Mass, via Springfield and Worcester, 1912
miles: September 1926, In Boston. Re-
Stunning the journey September q. from
Boston to New York city via Providence
Willimantic. Hartford, New Haven and
Bridgeport, 1894 miles: September 2S
New York to Philadelphia via Perth Am
boy ferry. Atlantic City and Camden,
1888 miles; September %, Philadelphia
to Baltimore. finishing at Washington.
The route from Philadelphia will be via
Wilmington. Newark. Del. and Havre de
Grace. the short route"-a distance Of
1888 miles to the finish. The shortest
days run Is 1926 miles-from Philadel-
phia to Milford, Pa.-and the longest
days run from Boston to New York
1894 miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
Lathers Elect Officers.

At the first meeting of the Wood and
Wire Lathers' Independent Union since
the recent organization, held last evening
at 602 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
the following officers were elected: Presi-
dent. Edward Raynor; vice president, J.
E. Mastin: secretary. Edward Doregherty:
financial secretary. George Kohler: treas.
urer, James Gleason, and sergeant-at-
arms. Lee Aegerman. Another meetine
will be held Monday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
Sale Of an Old Dwelling.

The large dwelling No. 33s c street
northwest has just been sold by the real
estate corporation Of Boss & Phelps. I,
Is one of the large old homes used for en-.
tertaining on a very broad scale during
the time when they were occupied by
leading statesmen. 1t contains nineteen
rooms and two baths. The front IL O!
massive brownstone. The property was
valued in the neighborhood of IS. 500 and
was bought by: A. Fischer for ap-inyest.
uaent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
Severe Test for Machines.

The tourists will have good and bad
roads to encounter on the trip. and the
various machines will be put through q
severe test before the finish line is
crossed. The scenery along the route is
said to be unsurpassed anywhere in this
country. The Delaware Water Gap, the
palisades of the Hudson and the famous
Berkshires all offer attractive features,
while the roads through these sections
will probably be the best on the long
Journey The route is considered an
manifested all along its length. In the
various cities preparations are being COM
pleted to entertain the tourists and moth
ing VIII be left undone to furnish all of
the contestants with royal good time
when not Joy riding in their cars dur
ing the strenuous run
The officials in charge of the tour are
as follows: Chairman and referee, Frank
H. Trego. Chicago Motor Club; technical
committee: Frank H. Trego, chairman:
DR.. J. r. Overpeck. quaker city Motor
Club; Jesse L. Cassard. jr. Baltimore,
Md; chief observer and starter, Richard
P. Covert. Washington. D. c.: chief check
er. Arthur w. Newmyer; official press
representative Harry Ward; advance no.
tel representative. T. c. Willis. and pfaysi-
clan. Dr.. j. Ernest Mitchell. all of Wash
ington, D. c.
The cars participating on the run. with
the drivers, observers and passengers, are
as follows:
Chairmans car - National: driver.
Aiken; passengers, Frank H, Treeo.
chairman and referee; A. G. Newmver
chief checker; Harry Ward. Official press
representative.
Press car. No. Observation-Disclosures !;
driver. Robert Yeager: passengers. Jack
Wade. j. 8. Reed. photographer; George
r. Schell: F. ]. Byrne and DR. j. r.
Overpeck.
Press car No. q Chalmers-Detroit.
driver. Joe Matson; passengers. Dr. ].
Ernest Mitchell. tour physician; F. E.
Spooner. John H. MoCord. quartermaster.
Press car No. 3Premier: driver, w.
Leslie Walker: passengers. Essig, Phila-
delphia Bulletin; G. F. Young. Baltimore
American: Washington Post; e. Yost.
Pilot CARE. NJ. F.: driver, William
Stark; passenger. James r. Quirk, pilot.
Confetti (pilot car)-Midland: driver, D..
C. Johnson: passenger, L. D. Engei. as
sistant pilot.
Starters car-Maxwell: driver, Harry
Wells: passenger. Richard P. Covert,
starter.
Car No. 1-Observer. James Riker;
Chalmers-Detroit; driver. William knit
fer; passengers. Mr.. Mcconnell and Daniel
Levy.
Car. No. 5-observer. ]. T. Boughman;
Washington; driver. w. D. Arrison; pas
sengers. ]. D. Darnall and F. l.. Carter.
Car. No. 7-observer, DR.. NJ. E. Miller;
Ford: driver. Charles E. Miller
Car. No: 9-Observer, o. w. Spicer;
Maxwell: driver. L. e. Lambert.
Car. No. 11-Observer. Howard l.. Cole:
Maryland: driver, A. w. Behrends: pas
sengers. Jesse L. Cassard. member tech
meal committee. and Joseph Turner
man: driver. Norman Gallatin: passen-
gers. T. c. O'Connor and H. r. Averill.
Car No. 13-Observer. F. B. Snyder:
Pullman; driver. H. P. Hardesty; pas.
senger, Mr.. Richardson
Car No. 14-Observer, B. Rens; Spoerer
driver. c. Spoerer; passengers, o. Buler
and D. Hon.
/ Car.No. l6-Observer, N. Euc; Colum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
Military Surgeons to Meet

There will be meeting this evening at
the New Willard of the committee on
arrangements for the eighteenth annual
convention of the Association Of Military
Surgeons of the United States, when
some remaining details of the program
OF the meeting will be discussed. The
convention Of surgeons will be held in
the New Willard. October 3, 6. q aud 8.