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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
MISUSE OF MAIL BOXES.
Postmaster Bisbes Calls Attention to a
Local Misunderstanding.


Editor 81 the Timess The undersigned
desires to call attention 70 the misuse
81 patrons mail boxes on rural routes
from the Barre post Office. It seems to
be generally understood that individuals
o. firms desiring rural delivery service
are required 10 provide and erect at their
own expense boxes which conform 10 the
requirements Of the post Office depart
ment
such boxes after they have been in
stalled. however. are for the exclusive
use al the postal service; ard a penalty
Is provided by law for depredations to
or Interference with the boxes.
ii 4 the duty Of persons connected
with the postal service 20 report any
interference with the boxes 10 the post
office department
From time to time advertising matter
has been seen IN the boxes; and AZ the
present time II a being placed Ia boxes
On some Of The routes in such quantities
as 10 interfere with the use Of the boxes
for the purpose for which they were in
tended. and delays the carriers in the
service Of their routes.
Very likely 40 one advertiser has
placed such quantities Of advertising
matter in box az any one time as 80
seriously interfere with the postal SER
vice; but II must b. kept in mind that
the amount placed IN box BY each one
contributes towards the whole crop
II Is not though any wrong has been
intended hy the parties placing the mat.
ter there, or that All Of the advertisers
realize tha quantity Of such matter some
If the boxes will catch IN a day.
1t II because Of that ] eall attention
to the matter in this way. instead Of
treating the matter otherwise.
Edward NJ Bisbee,
Postmaster.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
small raIk

A young fellow IN Bloomington, IT,,
who has been deyoting himself for some
years 10 young woman Of that town,
recently found himself in most EN-
harfassing situation Just as he had taken
III courage IN both hands ard was GO
ing To ask the girl
Harriet" said he, as he shifted his
feet uneasiIy and swallowed the lump in
his throat. 'Im anxious to have you -
'Yes, Mr. Hummer gently interposed
the young woman, BY way Of encourage
ment.
Weller Harriet" he again began,
with increasing nervousness, I'm anx-
ions 70 have you
just then both parents Of the Young
lady entered the room where the lovers
sat.
a0h. Mr. Hummer said the desperate
girl, what was II yen were Just telling
me ~ Harper's Weekly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
YOUNG coRBErr WON.
Defeated Bert Reyes in Lively Ten
Round Bout.

New York, April 24.--Young Corbett
last night defeated Bert Ksyes on points
in shshine, ripping FIGHT before the
Paramount Athletic club. In the ten
rounds there was not d hill and each lad
from the start vas apparently trying
for knockout.
The fighting experts decided after
the contest that Young Corbett has
come back into his own and Is entitled
to q bout with any in his class, inelud-
ing Battling Nelson. The terrific PUSHES
by Keyes had Corbet reaching for his
wind towards the ent but throughout
the battle Corbett was able to land with
hard punches when be desired.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
a Lesson For Girls.

The story Of the death Of Annie Null
lens OF Cambridge. if trne, contains
lesson for Young girls that should BE
pondered seriously By every one Of
them. According to the accounts this
respectable Young woman was aecosted
BY strange men whom she had never
seen before and who had never seen her,
but she entered into conversation with
them. walked with them short dis
lance without a thought of danger, aud
the indiscretion ended in her death, her
mutilated body being discovered later In
vacant lot.
Commenting on her fate. the Taunton,
Mass, Gazette utters these warning
words: There are good many Young
women who think it IS smart Of anus
ing 70 pick up nice looking young
chaps on the street. 10 start a Irritation,
innocent enough in its way, in many
cases. Nevertheless. what DO they
know Of the men whom they meetY
What do some men think Of girl who
lis SO lacking in the usual attributes Of
feminine medestyg + It's a long chance
that the girl runs Of getting into bad
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
Rebuked

Pownal, where there Is a death mys-
terry, Il just enough in Vermont for the
state to get the diSersdit Of the disrepu-
table affair Barre Times.
As the Banner has before stated, il
Is not Pownal's fault, but its location
that occasionally brings it into dis
agreeable prominence. Being situated
in corner Of the state between New
York and Massachusetts and on the
main line of travel between New Eng
land and the west it is practically expos,
ed to crimes BY floating and transitorv
class Pownal + Just a. good , town
and It's home people are Just as good
citizens as though il were located next
door to the Vermont State House and
thus two days journey from anywhere
else Bennington Banner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
Ide FoIIows pistInguished LIns.

When Judge Henry G. Ide assumes
his duties as minister to Spain. lie will
follow lire OF distinguished diplomats
who have been assigned 10 that court in
recent years III the list Il Caleb Cush
ing, whom President Grant nominated
as chief Justice Of the United States;
John w. Foster, later secretary Of state;
Perry Belmont Of New York; John 2.
Hale Of New Hampshire; Arthur Sher
burne Hardy, the author; Prof. hannis
Taylor, author Of works on international
law: General Stewart I. Woodfofdi
Major General Dan Siekles. 1t is an
important post and Vermont viii be
doubly interested because Of the fact
that one Of her distinguished sons il 20
Be the country's representative there
ST. Johnsbary Republican.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
~ NE Hole Merchant First.

A few OF the state papers are discus
sing the cataiog houses and soap clubs,
which are proving 50 rninous to the
country merchants. THIS ID something
the Courier has been agitating for some
time and we are glad to see the state
press take it up. The amount 81 money
that goes to catalog houses and soap
concerns every week from Vermont
communities, big aud little, Is astonish-
ing and not few families ii country
towns can be attributed to the compete
ton Of these big concerns that sap the
life out of the small merchant
If the home merchant can supply your
wants at a reasonable profit 10 himself,
patrouize him even ii you can get the
same thing a triiIe cheaper OF some big
trust hundreds Of miles away It is the
home merchant that helps pay the taxes;
it Is the home merchane that goes into
his pocket, usually, to aid IN every
charitable movement; it Is the home
merchant that Is relied upon to boost
along public enterprises But what are
the cafalog houses and the soap concerns
doing an this time? Just stinging you
in some way, and don't you forget it.
TRY the home merchant FIRST. Swanton
Courier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

A move BY fraternal societies 70 be
housed in their own quarters, which j
bound to gain favor, was made in Mont
pelicr yesterday when the Odd Fellows
bought large house. centrally located,
and win it It up for the purposes Of the
organization. Some Of the larger orgapi-
cations would find it to their benefit in
the long run TO buy or build.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
CURRENT COMMENT
Norton Voted aNo."

Several state papers are Publishing
what they claim 60 be complete license
returns Of the state, giving the towns
and cities IN which liquor selling il
legalized which includes four towns IN
Essex county, Canaan, Maidstone, Nor.
ton and Victory This statement Is in
correct. Norton. by a majority Of one,
voted nd.--Island Pond Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
.Tpverted cravitv.a

owe have reversed the ordinary laws
OF nature said q witty United States
Senator, speaking 81 himself and an al
most pfeternatHally dimiiiea colleague.
Blank has risen by his gravity
haze sunk by my leYity. Youths
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
Hedding Methodist Episcopal Church
Seventy Years Old.

Rheumatism and neuralgia yield their
pain to Perry Davis Painhller-so do
sprains, burns, bruises. II cures colds, eolips
aiarrhaaa. Fer seventy years 1t has beer
doing good. If IT'S used carly suffering +
saved and danger avoided. A IS cent boi.
lie Is the new size; but SO cent bottle
really the cheapest--it holds 80 much rnor
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

Passes quietly away says a news
beading in a contemporary. We look
to see an obituary Of the last Vermont
legislature and find that it was Wash
ington county court
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
JINGLEs AND JESTS
Practically None.

Amy gambling going on in this town
nowl asked the customer who had Just
bought a ping IT tobacco
Not a Bat the lids shut down tight"
answered the customer who was shaking
dice Tor the cigars.chicago Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
at6s for "a Cents.

Burlington, April "a Frederick Ad.
ans 81 this city bid 40 cents for an old
trunk put up At auction at the home
Of Mrs Edward Rigg and found sl65 in
a secret drawer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

Rutland has an official who l. weighed
down with the title Of commissioner Of
public safety He must have . lot Of
work to do in Rutland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

A Mrs Scott is president Of the Dsugh.
lers 81 the American Revolution. Great
Mrs. scottl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
New Spring Clothes

Just got back from New York,
been buying new Spring Clothes
mems, women's and childrcn's.
Had good luck-struck some
extra good bargains IN FIRST class
clothes. Bought low for cash.
Now ven sell you, brand new
goods at lower price than charged
most places for same quality.
Come in today--see the sty-
lish suits for men and lots of
other desirable things.
Even if you don't want to
buy, step in and look round.
Glad TO sec you.
ALEX COREY 4 CO.,
OPP. Jacks Lunch Room, Depot sa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

Strange, isn't il, that Roosevelt, who
Is out for lions, should be riding on the
cow.catcheri
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

What kind Of trees are you going 70
set out on Arbor Day, which comes Fri.
day, May u
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

A granite post Office building for beau
ty. for service and for the appropriate
ness of things. Why MOTT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

The late Publisher P. f. Collier Of Col
Ber's Weekly was a fighters he was born
IN Ireland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

People who are hit by automobiles are
ant to have that rundown" feeling.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24

In these degenerate days nobody walks
but Weston; he keeps walking al day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Times and Places Of Worship and
Subjects Of Sermons.

Congregational Church. The Rev. 4.
10. Sherburne Of Burlington win preach
both morning and evening
Presbyterian Church. Rev .. p. Me-
Kenzie. pastor. Public worship at l0;a0
a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday school and
Bible Glasses at lls45 a. III. The pastor
viii preach at both services,
81. Monica's Church. chiIdren's mass
AZ D o'clock. celebrant, Rev. p. NJ Nc
Kenna. Parish mass at 1880 o'clock,
celebrant, Rev. +. = Cray Catechsm,
D. m. Rosary and benedictions, p.
m. Baptisms at 4 P. m.
Wehsterville Mission tEpiscopall, Rev.
w. j. NJ. Beattie, missionary The SER
vice viii DO held in the schoolhouse ne1t
Sunday afternoon, April -, az : o'clock.
All who are not affiliated With any other
church are invited 70 attend the service.
A special invitation Il extended to the
men.
First Baptist Church William r,
Braisted minister. Morning worship At
1880; representative Of the Anti-sa-
loon league win speak baptism. Bible
school at l2 m. c. x. meeting at 8.
Evening worship at Z, with message,
subject, "What Is That IN Thy Hand I"
Mission study Tuesday at 1880 and
prayer meeting Thursday at 1880. Spe-
eial business meeting Of important, We'd
nesday at 1880.
Universaiist Church. Rev Edward G.
Downey, pastor. Rev J. Edward Wright,
d. d., OF Montpelier win conduct the
morning service Let us welcome our
friend Of forty years with one Of orr
largest congregations. y. p. 9. Y.
meeting at Z, the only evening service.
The Laymau's league next Friday even.
ing. April 30; dinner AT ESQ; The address
viii be given BY Rev. G. ]. Staples Of
Burlington. his subject 10 be announced
in The Times later.
Hedding Methodist Episcopal Church.
Edward o. Thayer, pastor. 1890, morn
ing worship, children's sermon, "A Foun-
tain Pen" address by Prof. John NJ.
Barker Of Boston university in the inter
est Of the Anti-Saloon league. Bible
school az II. North Barre mission at
$3.50. Junior league at 4 EPworth
league at 6. Evening worship at 7, I'M
der auspices Of the Brotherhood; nd
dress by the pastor on @fhe Werth Of
Q MAN.; special music by the Hedding
made chorus; everybody invited seats
reserved for men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-24
A head Of Time on Shirts

Here are the styles you'll
see at other stores perhaps
a month later.
We have a resident Buy
er in New York who sends
US the new styles as soon
as they appear. We do
not have to wait for the
travelling man to come
around and then order and
then wait, here you will al
ways find the very latest
in Neckwear. Hose, Fancy
Vests, Collars, etc.
Two new styles of nobby
Young Mems Collars just
received. 15c each, 2 for
25c.
WE CLEAN. PRESS AND
REPAIR CLOTHING
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02
May Strike on ID. q O.

Baltimore, June There were no
developments this forenoon in the con-
troversy between tho Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company and their ma
chintsts. in view of the piece work sys-
them recently inaugurated by the COM
pany in the Mount Claire shops here.
President OConnell. of the Interna-
tional Machinists Union has sent out a
call for a general strike of the machin-
lists in all the repair shops of the Bal
timore and Ohio system as was an
nounced last night, but 1t is under
stood that the final order declaring
the men to go out. will not be issued
pending the result of a conference Of
the executive heads of the machinists,
blaeksmiths and boiler-makers unions,
and Vice. President Potter of the rail-
road company. This meeting. 1t is un-
derstood. will be held tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02

such an Organization. and who have
ordred place reserved for them at the
first luncheon:
Newspapers--Journal H. r. Miller,
Brame Hood: Advertiser. r.. r. Glass.
ST., II. B. Johnston; Times, Jack Lawes.
Dry Goods Observation-Disclosures
Fair, H II. Danziger. J. w. futile:
A. s. Knowles. q. T.. Gilmer. Ben Fitz-
patrick; Nachman g. Meertief. J. H.
creath-Lesseter Co... Fashion Shop,
Sidney Schulein.
Light and Power Companies--Citizens
Light and Power Company p. f. Whit
ing. w. p. Graef; Montgomery Light
and Power Company. A. c. Aiken, w. e.
Quillian. ~at
Clothiers-Alex Rice. Julian Rice: /.
Levystein, l. Levyhtein; Capitol Cloth
ing Store: George p. Haardt by George
p. Haardt; A. II. Kaufman. by A. H.
Kaufman; The Eub; The Vogue, simon
& Simon.
Notes.-The Exchange Hotel
Furniture Stores-Rhodes & Sons Co.
Frank Tennille Furniture Co., by Frank
Tennille; Montgomery Show Case Com
| pany. Bert C. Well.
| Florists-Rosemont Gardens
Shoe Stores-Briel Shoe Company.
| Printing Companies-Paragon Press
Brown Printing Company.
Piano Companies---E. e. Forbes Piano
Company; Jesse French Piano Com
pany.
Grocery stores--w. F. vaneiver g. Co
Banks-First National Bank, c. L.
Chiffon, Jr.; Montgomery Bank and
Trust Company: Farley National Bank
L. b Farley; Exchange National Bank,
j. X. Jackson.
| Oil Companies-Southern Cotton OIL
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02

the increase Of Advertising knowledge
among its members and the eommu-
nifty.
10 provide a Clearing House for adj
vertislng ideas. each member contri-
butinE IDEAS and deriving benefits from
said Clearing House.
To bring together men who are en-
gagged in all the varied departments of
advertising, the merchant the manu-
facturer, publisher. advertising agency.
printer who evolves advertising ideas
ana whose work 10 calculated to adj
vance advertising, the engraver. the
outdoor man, street railway advertise
ing man, novelty manufacturer and
the qualified representatives OF all
these classes. In fact, any other rep
resentative advertising medium or
proposition whose originators or rep
resentatives may. In the opinion of the
body. contribute to the advancement
of advertising and the possibilities OF
the league.
To furnish all these a common
ground upon which they may unite for
the advancement of advertising gen.
orally and individually. as we'll as to
others work In the profession.
To furnish good fellowship among
advertising men, which Is always q
necessity for the best work.
To promote the mutual interests Of
its members.
Finally. to work individually and
collectively for truth and honesty In
advertising and advertising methods.
When the organization Is effected
Thursday noon, the Montgomery Mems
Add League will be a branch of the
Associated Advertising Clubs Of Amer
lea and will be included in the South
eastern District which takes in the
States of Virginia. West Virginia, Ken
lucky, Tennessee, North and South
Carolina. Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi
and Florida.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02
MERCHANTS
ENTHUSIASTIC
VIII Organize Add
Mems League.
WILL MEET ON THURSDAY
Luncheon Is Planned at Exchange
Hotel.
objects Of League win be Fully Elk
planned by Secretary weever OF
Commercial Club at.
that Time.

For the beneft of the merchants of
Montgomery In their advertising. Sec
rotary Weever of the Commercial Club
is endeavorins to establish in this city
an organization of an Add Mems
League, similar to other merchant adj
vertising organizations in other cities.
not only because it will give a greater
knowledge of what constitutes good
advertising but also because 1t will be
q money saver.
For the purpose of organizing q
league of this sort among the business
men of this city. Secretary Viewer re-
Gently sent out number of letters set
ting forth the advantages of such an
organization and suggesting a lunch
con be held at the Exchange Hotel
some day. at which time the matter
could be discussed and an organization
effected, IL desired
To these letters Secretary Viewer mas
already received about sixty-one an
swers. from some OF the most promi-
nent business men of the city, who
expressed their Willingness to form
such a league and to be present at
lunch designated in Mr.. Viewers let
ter. Following are the firms and the
names of the men representing the
arms, who have expressed desire for
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02

Individual .members-Fred 8. Ball.
III. +. Martin. @. s. Viewer.
! Yesterday Secretary Viewer sent out
a letter to the business paeh interested
In this project. naming Thursday noon
As the frst meeting when lunch
will be served at the Exchange Hotel.
a payer win be read. and the ideasof
the Mems Add League explained. What
Is going to be done will be explained
desire can Join them. An organization
will be effected.s officers and an exu-
tive committee chosen.
Following Is o copy of the letter
sent out a number of letters, relative
MONTGOMERY. Ala, June 1, 1909.
Dear Sir:--Some few days ago. ]
sent out by Mr.. Weever yesterday:
TO forming an Add Mems League Tor
the business men of the city. l nave
received some sixty answers: pleuslns
themselves to be present at this meet
ing or pay Atty cents for their plate.
present or absent.
The arst meeting will be held Thurs
day June 3. at the Exchange hotel. a.
3. m, After partaking OF q nice
lunch. sen eral papers Will be read,
after which the Add Mems League VIII
be organized. As explained 70 you,
your presence at this hrst meeting =
only to show what we are sums ~
do ana does not mean that you must
ioin. Shall leave that to your discrs'
tion at that time.
Have met with hearty co-operauon
~ the business men and many OF them
saw that they consider 1t the best move
that has been made. Do not faii 70 ~
on hand.
We will have,
A good lunch.
A good smoke.
Good talks and
general goodNtime.
Thanking you for your PERSONA ~
nrecia zion of my efforts, ana hopihs
you viii be present at that time ! re-
~ Yours very truly.
Secretary.
Nearly every state in the Union ma
80 ~ more bodies of this cnaractes
omd Alabama is one of the rev INA
has not. An organization OF this KING
~ tbis city would be the hrst one OF
-. lind in the state and montgomery
would show herself in the IRON. rann'
Of nrogress by taking the ini'la'ive'
Following are the purposes OF an or.
.anization of Mems Add League ~
To work up every honorable means
FOR a safer and saner advertising IN
Montgomery.
To work in an educational way Tor
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02
PROMINENT Railroad Man Dead.

Louisville, KY. June captain
Madison NJ. Hurley. General Southern
Agent for the Star Union fast freight
line, dropped dead at 1920 o'clock this
morning at his offices in the Columbia
building.
At the time he was stricken Captain
Hurley was seated at his desk. He
toppled over and fell to the floor. Be-
fore a physician could be summoned he
was dead.
Captain hurley was a veteran of the
civil war, having served in the Fed
eral army. He was one of the best
known men in Louisville.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02

Average acreage last year. ..97.26
According to the statement of the
Ginners' Association, nearly all sections
except Texas, where there is an in
crease. because of the failure of grain
crops and a replanting in cotton. show
a reduction In acreage. Except In the
Mississippi Valley, where considerable
replanting was necessary, stands are
reported as good. Late reports from
Mississippi and Louisiana show to
20 per cent lower conditions than be-
fore the heavy rains of last week.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02
Pensy Re-EIect. omc.,..

Pittsburg, June 1.-The annual meet
ing OF the stockholders Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company was held here
today. The old Board OF Directors was
reelected as follows:
James McCrea. John P. Green, w. S.
Barnes. N. P. Shortridge, Samuel Rea,
George Wood, Stuart Patterson and
Efhngham B. Horris Of Philadelphia,
Joseph Wood. j. J. Turner, Edward b.
Taylor, D. L. MvCabe and C. L. Pick,
OF Pittsburg.
A meeting of the Board OF Directors
for the election Of officers will be held
In Philadelphia at later date.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02
E. HI. Hartman Sails.

New York. June 1-E. II. Hartman
and Mrs. Hartman sailed today on
the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm H., for
Bremen. Mr.. Hartman announced his
intention of spending a three months
vacation abroad. He Is going to Paris
and Vienna but further than that the
details OF the trip have not been ar
ranged,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-02
ACREAGE IS REDUCED
CONDITION OF GROWING CROP OF
OF COTTON.
Except In the Mississippi Valley, Where
Considerable Replanting Was
Necessary, Stands are Re-
ported as Good.

Memphis, Tenn, June 1.-According
to reports to the National Ginners'
Association, made public today. the
condition of the growing crop of cot
ton on May 20 showed an average of
so 6 per cent. and a reduction in acre
age as compared with the correspond
ing date on last year of rs. The re-
port by States follows:
port by States follows: Acreage