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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

This story has one merit--the Incl
dent really happened
When the Army OF the Cumberland
was lying at Murfreesboro. Tenn,
waiting for the corn 10 ripen, General
G.. a brigade commander established
his headquarters on a knoll. On bis
right was the tent OF his chief OF stan,
and on his left was a tent IN which
dwelt his aids-de-camp. Before these
three tents paced the sentry OF the
headquarters guard. Scattered about
below the eminence we're the camps
OF the different regiments composing
the brigade
Before one Of the tents Of one Of
these regimental camping grounds
young soldier. Billy Olcott. was clean
ing his muslet He was the wag Of
his regiment and never let an oppor-
tunity pass TO perpetrate joke on any
Of his comrades He was especially
hard on the recruits that came 10 from
time TO time. sending them on all
kinds Of errands that a veteran would
know TO be ridiculous He was well
liked, except for this propensity. which
he carried too far His veteran asso-
clafes laughed heartily at his practical
jokes But every greenhorn who came
20 be trained soldier itehed for an OPP
portunity to take good natured re-
venge
One day a body Of patriots who had
Just exchanged their ordinary habili-
ments for uniforms arrived from the
north and were turned in on the sea
soned men Of Billy's regiment like
shovelfuls OF soft earth thrown on
we'll tramped ground. One Of these
unfortunates. seeing Billy cleaning his
musket and desiring information,
walked up to him and said
SAY. can you tell ME where / can
yet any washing done around herey'
Billy looked up at him with stare.
Now. 1t must be remembered that to
soldier at the front in wartime a
washtub is as far away. as much OF
luxury as a table d'hote menu Sol
diers' clothes IN war are seldom wash
ed. and when they are they are taken
to d creek, rubbed between the knnc.
kles in lieu Of a washboard and the
dirt spots blurred over the whole gar
ment. But even this laundering Is
practiced only TIL the soldier learns to
get on with flannel shirt that shows
little dirt aud can be worn for months /
without looking very disreputable.
Billy. as ! was saying. looked up at
the greenhorn with a stare. The re-
cruit surmised that the veteran was
thinking where he could send him to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
Mrs. Harrison o. New York socisty

My earliest impressions Of the city
Of my adoption, New York. when [
came there as a young bride some years
after the war; SAYS Mrs. Burton Har-
rison III the Woman's Home Coinpan-
ion for September, was that in many
respects it possessed attractions likely
to be lost in the rush Of improvements
which were to make of it the present
great metropolis This has proved to be
So, and | make haste to add that | am
far from including in them certain
physical aspects Of the town, the paw
ing OF its streets, the long rows Of
dreary brownstone houses. the tele
graph poles, omnibuses and horse-cars
now happily swept away.
My point Of view was chiefly focused
upon the social relations Of the people
among whom | had come to make my
new home, away from the warm and
cordial Southern country where every
body knew everybody and there was no
heart burning about sets since we rec
opnized but one AS matter Of fact,
found pretty much the same condition
Of Things existant in New York of the
seventies. The leaders OF society, Mrs.
itt MIS-. AiuliAttpii Iiritt iftt tNV
Mrs. Astors. Mrs Lewis MRutherford
and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt fmother
81 the future Presidentl were all high
horn Heels, about whom there could be
no contest, no dispute.
''Mrs. Belmont and Mrs. Jonn Jacob
Aston we're spoken Of as entertaining
most often, and with more of foreign
elegance than any Others, because their
large means, handsome establishments
and love of hospitality carried their
parties into more conspicuous place be-
fore the public eye. But it was certainly
not the custom, as it is now, to strain
for invitations to the houses of wealth.
ier nostesses and to consider the less
lavish entertainers in the second rank.
"All OF the ladies' / have named,
some more, some less, had the habit of
ecrdiality ii receiving Their at homes
were, consequently, cheerful gatherings
where people liked 10 come and to
linger. AS 7 remember it, society was
equally pleased to be hidden to one of
the broad old-fashioned dignifed homes
of the jewellers on Second Avenue who
made no attempt to vie with the few
exceedingly rich in the newer quarters
Of the town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
YOUNG EGYPT
AROUSED
Evacuation by the British is
Demanded
ASKS RE ESTABLISHMENT
of Egyptian constitution--Sharp At
tack on ex-President Rooseyelt-He
Is Declared aSeIf-advertisern
and Vulgar Blusterer."
ASKS RE- ESTABLISHMENT

annual meeting Of the permanent com
mittee Of the Young Egypt party. the
aim Of which is autonomy, opened
yesterday, and afforded an OPP
portunity, OF which several Egyp-
tians awaited themselves, to at
tack former President Roosevelt because
Of his speeches at Khartoum and London.
Among the epithets applied to the colo
mel were vulgar blusterer" and self
advertiser"
The committee sent telegram to Ion
don demanding the immediate evaeua-
ton Of Egypt BY the British govern
ment A message was also sent to the
khedive Of Egypt, asking for the re-
establishment Of the Egyptian constitu-
tion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

light bamboo. For three years no
walking stick had been seen in a
feminine hand at Newport until re-
Gently. when Mrs. Frederick O. Have
meyer began using one on her walks
to and from the casino and when at
tending dinners. The custom quickly
spread. and it is reported that 1t is to
be taken up by the fair sex all over
the country. If true 1t is to be hoped
that all canes will be left at home
when there is big bargain counter
sale on.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

get his linen Numbered. and so be
was. Finally. having concentrated his
mind on just where the regimental
laundry was located. Billy said:
DO you see those three tents up
there on that knons"
The recruit admitted that he did.
swell. you go up there and wait till
that sentinel walks to one end OF his
beat. and while bis back is turned you,
just before be turns. 90 into the center
tent. and there's where the washing is
done Mind. don't try to so ia when
the sentry sees you. or he'll stop you.
There's lot OF red tape up there"
The recruit thanked Billy for his
courteous Information and started up
the hill Billy watching him. Follow
ing directions implicitly. the greenhorn
waited till the sentry reached the end
OF his beat. then stepped quickly into
the center tent A man with star
on his shoulder was sitting at a pine
table writing At the recruits entry
he looked up. surprised that the in
truder had passed the sentry and en-
tered unannounced.
rs this the place where the washing
IS doueT asked the visitor
The general stared at him in some
such fashion as Billy had done.
did some one tell you to come here
to set your washing done?"
'Yes"
Gould you take me to the man who
told you that?r
Il think can"
The general picked up his hat and
strolled down the incline accompanied
nv ease rsu~afs. rsssss@. ~sssa' .ss=z2..-l. 4
his gun and chuckline at bis joke /
when, looking up, be saw the recruit he |
had directed TO headquarters coming |
with the general As they approached T
Billy stood up straight aga ramrod and /
saluted
That's the man." said the recruit to
the general
Call the corporal Of the guard" said
the general TO Billy.
Corporal OF the guard' yelled Billy. /
The corporal came. saluted. and the /
general said 10 him. Corporal. take
a couple Of the guard and escort that
man." pointing TO Billy. down to the
creek and have him wash this mans
clothes See that the laundering Is
well doner'
The general returned TO bis tent,
the corporal brought the two men, the
recruit produced his soIled clothes, and |
a procession Of jeering men escorted
Billy down to the creek. where. under
the superintendent OF the corporal, he
did the recruits laundering.
This ended Billy Olcott's guying re-
cruits. He smarted under the ridicule
he had incurred and burned to do
something to remove 1t. for he was
constantly jeered by his comrades
about his laundry and asked to wash
their soIled clothes Possibly this had
something to do with his future ca
reer At any rate. he distinguished
himself at chIckamauga and was Enade
a lieutenant Having started up hill.
he continued to climb till the end,
when he came out a colonel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
eleven In a Bed.

in early Victorian times the work
man was accustomed to rough It. lisa.
bella Fyvie Mayo In her tRecoliec.
tion mentions that one flourishing
firm Of bakers atronized by royalty
kept eleven men and had only one
bed for them all. During the twenty
four hours they occupied 1t turn and
turn about. One of these unfortunates
was generally In Charlng Cross hos
pital. and the master got reputa-
ton for generosity by his yearly sub
scription to its funds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
GREEK REVISION BEGUN.
King George Opens the Constitutional
Assembly.

Athens, Greece. Sept liking George
yesterday opened the session Of The spe-
cially elected chamber, which Is charged
with a revision OF the constitution OF
Greece. His majesty reminded the depu-
ties that their mandates were limited
to revision Of the non-fmdamental
clauses Of the constitution and urged
them 70 devote themselves TO their diili-
cult task with patriotism. with the OBJ
ject Of insuring realization Of the
national ideals. Crown Prince Constan-
tine, diplomats and the public crowded
the Parliament building. There is a
great popular enthusiasm over the gov
ernment's new program.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
Magazine Repielp
The people Better ed pusv.

I'm the old days the legislative high
waymen held up the fingers Of one hand
to Indicate 5000 session and the
fingers OF both hands to indicate
$4,000 one. They will be holding their
hands out and their fingers mp again
soon enough unless the people Of the
state continue TO hold thumbs downs
THE Lorimer Scandal by G. S. Ray
mond in the September American Mag
azne.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
SMUGGLING JEWELS ALLEGED.
Mrs. Louisa Klein Of Chicago Arrested
at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Sept IA. Mrs. Louisa
Klein. 90 years old, Of Chicago was
arrested here yesterday and Jewels val
ued at $1,000, which the police say she
struggled into this country through
New York on Aug 9, were seized by
central Office detectives.
The police say Mrs. Klein confessed
that she has been making regular
practice Of smuggling jewels from
abroad and selling them in Chicago,
New York, Baltimore and Newport.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
TIE Important
Problem

confronting anyone in need of Iaxa-
tive is not question Of single ac-
tion only. but Of permanently bene-
fetal effects, which viii follow proper
efforts to live In a healthful way, with
the assistance Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, whenever It is re.
CURED, as it cIeanses the system
gently yet promptly. without irritation
and will therefore always have the
preference Of all who wish the best of
family laxatives.
The combination has the approval
of physicians because it is known to
be truly beneficial, and because it has
given satisfaction to the millions Of
well-informed families who have used
1t for many years past
To get its beneficial effects. always
buy the genuine manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

gives new ambition and life from the
first dose. Mrs. GEORGE STRIcKLER,
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Hundreds of such letters from
mothers expressing their gratitude
for what Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound has accomplished for
them have been received by the Lydia
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Mass
Young Girls, Heed This.
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If you would like special advice
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Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
MOTION VIEWS AT CHAPEL.
Plan of Young Rockefeller to increase
Church Attendance.

Some people Just can't make up their
minds to attend church regularly.
They admire those who do, realize that
they are much the better for good
sermon. but they oyersleep make some
important engagement or wish to
spend the time otherwise. It is to
bring these people to church that
many novel plans are being adopted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

For board walks 90 to Atlantic City
For noise and excitement go TO coney
Island. But for freaks In fashion and
fads you'll have to 60 to Newport II
has been season Of startling innoya-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

Among them are whistling solos, mu-
sic by phonograph. magic lantern
views. and many congregations are
treated to songs by famous singers.
And now comes something quite
unique in that direction. John d.
Rockefeller. JF.. is having the Armi-
tage chapel. In New York city, altered
10 that moving pictures may be shown.
The alterations will consist Of eniarg-
ing the platform, installing fireproof
screen and building an operators
booth. We are all pretty keen to see
moving pictures these days, and much
is expected Of the plan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

lions in this re-
spect at that re-
sort. and the end
is not yet. The
latest fad e
taken up b
fashionable o.
men there IS the
carrying OF canes,
aud odd indeed
does nlilady look
as she trips along
swinging her
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
MOTHERS
WHO HAVE
DAUGHTERS
Find Help id Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Hudson, Ohio.-'If mothers realized
the good your remedies would do deli
cate girls / believe there would be

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
POPE I'LL; DOCTORS ANXIOUS.
Reported to Be Suffering from Arterio-
Solerosis and Govt.

Rome. Sept. l5.--It is reported that
Pope Plus is suffering from arterio-
scleriosis as well as govt and that he
feels very much depressed His physi-
clans are anxious
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

Among men some have virtues con
cealed by wealth and some their vices
by Theganis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
PORTUGUESE MONASTERY CLOSED.
Government Expels Jesuits from the
Country.

Lisbon, Sept 1.-THE monastery Of
the Spanish Jesuits at Aldra-Ponte has
been closed BY a government decree, and
the Jesuits expelled from the country.
The latter are warned that II they re-
turn to Portugal they will be arrested.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15
stiIl a Rich Mani

Il heard once Of the pathetic state
ment Of member Of the legislature
who had returned from the race look
ing detected. How did you come out,
TomF he was asked i lost evefy
thing I have in the world hut my vote
on the insurance bills, he replied
The Interpreter in the Septembef
American Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-09-15

How do you know she's older thar
you arel"
Why, she admitted it herself. She
said You and | are just the same age,
dearie. "-Cleveland Leader.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-10-17
Why French Market Coffee Is
Different From ALI Other
American Coffees

The market men mostly came from
France and other countries where Coffee
Making is an art-ordinary coffee would
not satisfy such men or the customers of
the French Market, the most famous of all
American Markets.
Not only must it be the best coffee, but
1t must be blended right-show the right
color-give off the right aroma-have the
exact exquisite taste.
NO wonder everyone went to the French
Market when they wanted good cup of
coffee.
Think what it means to you to be able to
buy this exquisite blend-right here in
your city.
Then it could be had nowhere else. But
now you all may serve it at your table. For
the Old French Market blend is perpetuated
by the same unique hygienic roasting
procese
You can get this rare coffee blend with
all the enticing aroma and natural strength
preserved. For we pack it in hermetically
sealed cans.
And 1t is untouched by human hands
from the plantation to the cup.
Order a can from your grocer today and
see what you have been missing in coffee.
Packed by New Orleans Coffee Co.. Ltd.
New orieans' La. 1867
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-10-17
The LURE Of peril

A few weeks ago as I IVES sailing
iiom southampton I stood at
'"e snip S rail Just as We were getting
out into the stream and on tho doo,,
'eeins some friends off for America
apparently, was big dark.faced man
1e sislt OF whose visage sent a sud
uen thrlll through me. l had seen him
once only before, had never known bis
name ana yet owed him my life. He
saw me waving and heard me shout.
ing 10 MIN, recognized me and saint
eu' then was lost in the crowd. Queer.
wasn't it? yet no stranger than th,,
story OF my first meeting with him
1t was in 1902 that came back from
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-10-17
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The Hattiesburg news., 1910-10-17

Africa with about five different sorts
OF fever in me and l believe l should
have died if l had remained in the
north. My physician suggested that |
return to the tropics or rather the sub
tropics, only that instead of Africa Or
India that | try Central America.
FOLLOWING my physicians advice |
sailed for Barbados and then for Be-
lize, and after getting the general lay
OF the country and picking un two
good natives and four burros for nv
outfit | set out for the interior inten;
ing to do little gold prospecting. a
little collecting and if possible to get
some fine jaugar skins. Though tie
region is not noted as a sporting coun-
try it is very fine one. Sir George
Ramsden went there regularly until he
was killed by jaugar and he told me
at one time that he was never fifty
miles beyond civilization and often
wondered what lay beyond. There is
a popular idea that when one can pick
up map and see a. country outlined.
see the mountains and rivers marked
off and see towns jotted down that
the country has been explored and is
familiar to the geographers. This is
erroneous. There are millions of
square miles on the face of the earth
of which the knowledge of the white
man is very slight indeed. I deter
mined to explore the section to the
west and in SO doing l encountered
the greatest adventure of my none too
peaceful life
had in mind to strike southwest
to the Cockscomb mountains, hunt
down their northwestern face to the
border and explore the Passion River
the head waters of the magnificent
Usamacinta River, one of the most
important systems on the American
continent, and yet hardly known to
civilization, but about the time l left
British territory I was tired of srug-
Cling with the jungle and finding more
open country off in the general direc-
tion of Lake Peten / changed my
course intending to renew my supplies
at Flores or to push on to Tical on the
headwaters of the Hondo river, then
swing arund into the great unknown
country to the north. The fourth day
as I moved due northwest l came to
a stream that l am convinced is the
headwaters of the Old River, fully
forty miles from the supposed locality
of it and by the end of the month,
having missed Lake Peten entirely, |
Was travelling in country that drain
ed to the west instead of the east,
whereby l knew that even the general
line of the watershed of the Yusatan-
ian peninsular has not been properly
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-10-17
Silver Moon
Chocolates

they were, they must now have reallz-
ed. Everything was absolutely quiet
till the hole grew dark and | knew
it was night. l moved over to a point
where l could see the stars through
the aperture and once man appeal ed
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-10-17
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The Hattiesburg news., 1910-10-17
THE HATTIESBURG NEWS
placed by the geographers.

placed by the geographers
The shooting had been fine and my
greatest trouble was with the jungle.
as there would be points in our jour-
ney when the forests of lignum vitae,
mahogany, eucalyptus and gum trees,
ETC., were so dense that they would
have been hard travelling, even if not
been bound together by the creepers.
These made almost impossible mass
es of growth through which we hew-
ed our way with big knives, some
times making only two or three miles
a day.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-10-17

as If to make descent. My bullet
that flew past him must have deferred
them from any such attempts.
In those tense quiet hours with
every nerve strained l had abundant
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