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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08
Funny Stories.

"Ha. bar said the joyial man as he
slapped an acquaintance on the back
I'm glad to see you. have one Of
The funniest stories on record. and you
are just 10 time"
4 don't care for It." was the candid
reply. you see. there is often a pa
thetic side even 70 humor have Just
been out with my architect and be
showed me three Of the funniest sto-
ries ever saw. IL 4 hadn't been pay
ing for them Ia have laughed myself
silly
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08
DIAMONDS sMueeLED IN MAILS.
Maine Quarantine Inspector Arrested by
Post Office Authorities.

Washington. Feb S.-Posimaster Gen
ersl Hitchcock has been informed Of the
arrest st Washburn, Ale.. Of Theodore
f. Abildgaari, charged with using the
mails TO deiraud the government in
smuggling diamonds Abadgaard has
for some time been il the government
service as United States quarantine IN
spector ia the state q Maine
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08
RICKER'S MARKET REPORTS

Hogs "a Cent Lower, Beef and Veal
Firm.
st. Johnsbury, Feb s. Receipts at
w. A. Rieker's market for the past week
.were:
Poultry 250, lQ@ he.
Lambs Sc.
Hogs IT'S, G1a@7c.
Cattle 20, case.
Calves $50, 3@7c.
Mich cows 20, S40a 500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08
A Soporihc Measure.

Doctor, I've tried everything and
can't get TO sleep" complained the voice
at the other end OF the telephone,
Can't YOU do something for me %
Eyes, said the doctor kindly. Just
hold the wire and III sing you a lul-
labx- Success
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia
every time. 1t drives out impurities,
tones the stomach, restores perfect di-
gestion, normal weight and good health
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08

make it receptive of water, and lastly,
to till the crop thoroughly and maintain
an efficient mulch throughout the grow
ing season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08
NOTICE.

/ shall not be candidate for the of.
flee of town clerk and treasurer at the
annual March meeting
HENRY S. BAKER.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08

Doan's Regulets cure constipation
without gripping, nausea, nor any weak
ening effect. Ask your druggist for
them. 25 cents per box.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08

For any pain, from top to toe, from
any cause, apply DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil Pain can't stay where it is used
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08

Itching. bleeding, protruding or blind
piles yield to Doans Ointment. Chronic
cases soon relieved, finally cured. Drug
gists all sell it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-08
In LOCAL
MARKETS
Fresh Eggs Are Unchanged
in Price Today
AND BUTTER is THE SAME
-~-------~>
Fancy Dressed Veals Are Reported in
Good Demand--The Boston Mar
ket Shows but Little
Change.

Barre, VT, Feb. s, 1911.
Fresh eggs aud butter unchanged.
Fancy dressed yeals in good demand
Wholesale quotations.
Dressed pork 91hal0e.
Veals Fancy, 100 lie.
Lamb Hole.
Fowls l7@lsc.
Large chickens lso zoe.
Fresh eggs 25@20c.
Butter Creamery, 27@2Sc.
Butter Dairy, 25@ pc.
Potatoes 45s60c bu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
MIR. ALDRICH SEES
 PRESIDENT TAFT

Washington, December 14.-Former Senator Aldrich, chairman of the na- tional monetary commission, had a half hour conference with President Taft at the White House tonight. The Pres ident expects to make suggestions for what he considers necessary financial reforms in a message to Congress af- ter the holidays and it was understood that Senator Aldrich talked over with him such Legislation. The senator prom ised to have the report ready Jan uary s, the date set by Congress.
 "I'll not be sorry when it's done" he said. Then I'll retire from public life"
 The examination of state banks un- der the Aldrich plan for general bank plan was the subject discussed earlier in the day between the monetary com mission and number of federal and state bank examiners. The commission virtually has concluded that these in vestigations should be on lines similar to the examinations made of national banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
ANOTHER HOUSE OF HAPSbURG ROMANCE Another Austrian Arch Duke Relinquishes Titles
 and Estates

Vienna, December 14.-Another TO- nance connected with the imperial house of Hapsburg is contained in the official announcement that the Emperor has placed the arch duke, Henry Ferdinand, brother of the Princess Louise of Saxony and of Arcnduke Leopold Salvatore 'on leave with the stoppage of all emoia- ments.''
 Archduke Henry Ferdinand. who is painter with gerat dlstaste for court lie and military duties, has been living if' Munich. He has desired to abandon his rank and title in the same manner as Archduke John Orth, Archduke Leopold Salvatore and more recently Archduke Ferdinand Charles, in order, as is report ed. that he might marry Munich girl belonging to a family not of noble rank.
 The Hapsburg family has figured in many rornonces.
 Archdu,le John Salvatore, known as John Orth, completely dishappeared after giving up his rank and title and marrying an actress named Mlly Stiebel. He was said to have sailed for Chile in July, 1890, and no trace of him has since been found.
 Princess Louise of Saxony disappeared from Dresden in 1902, leaving her husband, the present king of Saxony. She was for bidden by imperial decree to use her title of Archduchess. She was divorced in 1908.
 Archduhe Ferdinand Charles this year ian away from his military duties and married a daughter of court councillor, afterward assuming the name of Burg and living as a private citizen.
 Archduke Leopold, q major general in the Austrian army, renounced his career in 1902 in order to marry a Bavarian ac- tress named Adamovich, whom he later divorced. He lives in Switzerland under the name of Woeifflin2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
VOLUNTEERS MAKE
 WEEKLY REPORT

In his report for the week ending De- cember 13 to Gen. Ballington Booth, commander-in-chief of the Volunteers of America, Capt. J. H. Rastin, command ant of the forces in Birmingham, shows an amount of work done in Birmingham in a week which has not been performed here in many years.
 The Volunteers of America is. new organization and is strictly separate from the Salvation Army, which Is commanded by Miss Evangeline Booth The new organization has recently opened up d mission in Birmingham and Captain Ral- stin states that they have found worlds of work to do
 The mission is located at 2203 Avenue A. There is a lodging house, absolutely free, for men who are not able to pay for a bed, and d free lunch house for everyone. Besides feeding the destitute, Captain Ralstin and his lieutenant le.b meetings on the streets at regular G. f- vals and have days for holding prayer and song services in the segregated es triet Captain Ralstin states that th latter meetings are surprisingly well at tended.
 Since the advent of the new soul sav- ing company to the city many have re- marked at the work which Captain Ral- stin is doing, stating that the same thing had not been done here for years.
 He daily receives donations from peo- pie all over the city of money, clothes and food to aid his work which, many feel is being conscientiously done. The following is the record made by the local corps for the seven days, December 7-13,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
RESCUE WORK AT
 MINE IS HALTED

Rricevlle, Tenn, December H.-Not a single miner living or dead, was brought out of Cross Mountain mine today, and tonight the list stands at five, rescued and 5G dead. Fire burned briskly all day long task of extinguishing it the rescue men devoted their entire time. Explorers in the mine have located eight or nine more dead bodies, and these may be brought out tonight.
 It was learned today that the widow of John Duff, whose body was recovered last night, is niece of Bishop James Atkins of the Methodist Episcopal church. south. Duff's body was taken to Mary vile today for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 14.-G p. m).- The pressure continues high over the western half of the country and also east of the Appalachians. An area or low pressure has suddenly developed ovHr the Mississippi valley and extends from the gulf into Canada. The sudden for nation of this area together with the steep barometric gradients over the hor'h Atlantic section has caused from moder- ate to brisk winds and general rainfaii throughout eastern sections. At Shreve- port 1O6 inches have fallen during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
ROGERS TELLS OF
 FARRAR'S MURDER
The Negro Who Was Given Medal for Conduct Tells
 Convincing Story

New Orleans, December 14.-SThe- opholus Rogers, negro butler of E. H. Farrar, Jr., told today in the criminal district court at the trial of Rene and Lueien Canton how young Farrar had been killed on November 1 last, when he accosted the two men who had robbed the home into which the young man and his bride had recently moved.
 Rogers, who was given a medal for holding Lucien Canton after Rene Cam ton shot Farrar, told his story in & decisive manlA,r, which was not shaken by cross examination.
 'I saw the two men the day before the killing coming out of MT Farrar's gate" he said. '1Both had bundles under their arms. I saw MT. Farrar afterward and we went into the house. We found everything all ransacked.
 Next day, while on my wagon, and Freret street."
 Rogers said he had told MT. Farrar and that he and the young attorney had climbed on the wagon and had fol- lowed the two men.
 When we got to Peniston and Mag nolia streets, MT. Farrar jumped off the wagon and ran up to the two men" he continued. He grabbed them and called for help. I ran and grabbed Lucien, Rene pulled his revolver and aimed it al me.
 T had Lucien in front of me and then he turned it on MT. Farrar and fired one shot"
 Assistant Coroner Groetsch described the wound and said Mir Farrar had died, instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
COMMITTEE PROBES
 LOCAL RAILROAD Traffic Agreement of Bir- mingham Southern h.
 quired Into

Washington, December 14.-Traffic agreement of the Birmingham Southern Railway railway, owned by the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company, with the Louisville and Nashville and oth- CT railroads, were inquired into today by the House Steel trust committee. It's purpose was to show that the Steel cor poration in the Tennessee Coal and Iron company district at Birmingham, through it's division of rates, enjoys the same great advantage over competitotrs there as in the Pittsburg and Lake Superior districts.
 Witnesses, including Vice President A. R. Smith and Freight Traffic Manager o. B. Compton of the Louisville and Nashville. General Traffic Manager J. R. Rowland of the Atlanta, BirminG ham and Atlantic. and Freight Trffic Mana- ger L. Green of the Southern railway MT Smith contended that the Birming- ham Southern was mot strictly d con- mon carrier, but more of plant utility railroad, connecting the coal and ore deposits and mills of the company with other industrial plants in the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
zAPAT|STAS MAKE
 TWO DARING RAIDS

Mexico City, December 1.-Two ralds only a triile less daring than the recent assault py Zapatistas on the town ol Nlii- pa Alta in the federal district, were made by band of robbers on haciendas near Chalco, B miles southeast of this city, m the state of Mexico, today
 Hacienda el Moral was attacked carry in the day. The employees fled, except ing an old care taker, whom the bandits robbed of his lifes savings some oD pesos. Everything of value, including ten horses, was taken.
 Proceeding to Hacienda Guadalupe, the band, which was said to have numberei more than 100, added to their crimes ai- saults upon a number of little girls Who fell into their hands.
 Chalco is just outside the federal dis- trict.
 Reports to the interior department are to the effect that Jesus Salgado, who has been in rebellion in Guerrero against the central government, has made terms With the federal authorities and has been named one of the chiefs of arms for the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
VETERANS DESIRE
 MORE PENSIONS

Washington, December 14.-Although appealed to today by Judge Harvey M. Trimble commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, and other officers of that organization to do all in his power to provide increased pen sions for civil war veterans. President Taft it is believed, will not sign any act providing such an increase as the sherwood bill provides.
 The President, it was said refused to commit himself during the call of the veterans as to how he would act. The G. A. R. officers made no reference in their appeal to the Sherwood or any other specific bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
SERVES
 MANY SUBPOENAS

Boston, December 14.-Deputy United States Msrshal Ruhl today completed serving subpoenaes on the 23 individuals and 20 defendant companies named in the bill in equity filed in the United States district court Tuesday by the government asking for the dissolution of the United Shoe Machinery company. The deputy called at the headquarters of the shoe ma chinery combine just as the officers and directors were in the midst of a discussion of the bill brought by the government.
 President Winslow of the company will ingly accepted service in behalf of II of the defendant corporations, of which he is president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15

sarily paid each year 10 organization men for whom places must be found"
 "A major part of this,' says Mr. Dennl- son, represents what the public treas ury pays to and for coal bod politics ana the mass of voters are beginning to real ize that from the point of view of the public administration, the bone hunting system is the root of all ev.;. That is why the civil service reform movement is so momentous In its importance.
 The Honorable Rudolph f,akenburg, mayor of Philadelphia, will address the league this evening and the convention will close tomorrow with long list of addresses by men prominent in the re- form politics O. the east and middle west. Among these are: Hon. James Creelman. president of the municipal Civil Service commission in New York; Hon. Samue. B. Donnely. United States public prin- ter, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
GERARD BRIDGE
 IS INCOMPLETE

Girard, December +.-tSpecial)-Per- haps the uppermost question in the minds of the business pecVle of this city is the completion of the new concrete bridge from the foot of Sixth street to Dilling- ham street, Columbus. It seems impos- sible for this to be accomplished with out the issuance of some $5o.0OO more bonds the $1oOOOo issue being consumed and the work far from complete The new r,.ayor. MT. Chappelle, who was in- stalled Monday night, said, in address ing the city council;
 Tn my opinion this second bond issue will not be authorized unless the com pletion of the bridge is made contingent upon the issuance of the bonds, so we are somewhat at sea about the matter.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
COL. BOWMAN TO
 SPEAK TONIGHT

The address to be delivered by Col. P. G. Bowman tonight at the Jefferson theatre will begin at 7:30 o'clock. Colo mel Bowman has extended a special in- vitation to organized labor to be present. As previously announced his subject will be What Is the Price of an Alabama Governor in the Open Market?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
TEN VENIREMEN IN
 IPACVRS' CASE

ah.taz 1T 14.-With 10 ve- rffanaz. fit greed on as fit jur- ors 4n .ne trial or the 10 Chicago pack CTS against whom the criminal pro- visions of the sherman antitrust law have been invoked, the case was abrupt ly continued late today until Monday morning that more veniremen might be summoned for examination.
 For a time today it appeared that the end of the quest for jurors was in sight and suggestions that opening arguments would be quickly begun re- ceived attention from both sides.
 A lavish use of preemptory chal- lenges by the defense, however, left the case with l men in the jury box when court adjourned.
 After tho second venire was exhaust ed hurried preparations were begun for calling third venire of 50 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
.DR. SUN TAT SEN IS
 ONCE MORE AT HOME

Penang, Straits Settlement, December 15-Dr Sun Yat Sen, the Chinese reform CT, and Gen. Homer Lea. the American wko it was alleged is to take charge of the military government in China, landed here today pr. Sun Yat Sen declined to grant an interview, preferring to reserve his Judgment on the situation in China, and not desiring to commit himself to defln- ite policy at present.
 Shanghai, December 1.-The revolution ary fever in China is spreading. The rebels have drlven the Chinese out of the tcwn of Shera
 The Chinese imperial troops made stand at Gyangze, between Darjaling ana Lhassa, the capital, but were defeated by the Tibans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
Much Meat Condemned

Washington December 14.-More than 50,000,000 animals were inspected during the past fiscal year by the United States bureau of animal indus try and more than 100000 carcasses or parts thereof were condemned as unfit for food, according to the annual report of pr; A. D. Melvin, head of the bureau. Tuberculosis was the cause of most of the condemnation. It was found, Dr. Melvin reports, that "the use of prohibited preserVatives and coloring matters was not pracuced al inspected esta tablishments."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
TOM CRANE GIVEN
 ID YEARS IN PRISON

Tom Crane, charged with being an ac cessory to the killing of Walter Vim at Seloca, in the northern part of the coun- ty in July, 1910. must serve 10 years in an Alabama prison in eXpiation of his alleged crime.
 The jury in the case was out yester- day until o'clock in the afternoon, when they reported a verdict of guilty and fixed the punishment at 10 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
Trustees Meet

Washington, December H.-At the his tCric house, the home of Charles Sumner, the New England aboltionist, and now an annex to one of the older hotels here, tine trustees of the Anna T. Jeannes funo for the rural education of negroes tonight gathered for banquet The banquet fol- lowed q board meeting held at the White House, at which President Taft, president exofficio, presided. Andrew Carnegie, r3ookei T. Washington and other trustees attended the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
Heated Debate in Paris

Paris December 14.-An attempt by the conservative members of the chamber of deputies to postpone the ratification oi the Franco-German agreement about Morocco evoked a speech from Foreign Minister be Selves this afternoon. Tn which he declared that Germany at the U, t,4iIlliug ui tne negotiations asserted she would not accept a new Algecras confer ence as q method for settling the Moroc- can question. A heated debate followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
SEVERAL IMPORTANT \
 DEGREES RENDERED

Cullman, December 14.-tSpeciaD.-c cellor William H. Simpson came down from Decatur this morning and con vened the chancery court for a day Sev- eral important decrees were rendered by the chancellor in cases involving several thousand dollars worth of Cullman prop prty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
Vcafher Forecast

Washing Con, aecember 14.--Forecast for Alabansa- Hain Friday, colder at nichl; sAfaf6ar probably fair; moderate east fe west wials becoming variable. l4eaa1 .4 Friday and probably ~@su1uay; moderate northeast winds.
 Tennessee-Rain Friday, somewhat colder in central and east portions; Saturday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
COMMISSIONERS
 GO TO PENSACOLA

Montgomery, December 14.- Especially Commissioners w. A. Gunter, Jr., and C. P. Mcintyre of this city have ac- cepted an invitation of the officers of the battleship Florida to be present in Pensacola on Monday at the pres entation of handsome silver service. George w. Jones of this city will ac- company the commissioners. A ban nuet is to be rendered all visitors on Monday night by the Commercial club of the Florida city. .sf4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15

past 24 hours and at Galveston 1.3S inches Snow has fallen in the southern Rocky Mountain section and in the northwest,
 Rain has been general throughout the cotton belt except in Oklahoma Tem- perature changes have been irregular having fallen in western sections and along the Atlantic coast and risen a few degrees in Alabama nd Tennessee.
 Summary of observations made at Unit ed States weather bureau stations De- cember 14:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
Cotton Stolen

Girard, December 1i.-(Special Jon last Friday night three bales of cotton were stolen from Arthur Williams gin, at Hatchechubbee. in this county. The cot ton belonged to three negroes of the com munity and no trace of 1t could be found except signs where pit had been loaded upon wagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
LIVE NEWS NOTES
 OF BAY ANNETTE
Baldwin County Bank Des- ignated Depository for
 Postal Savings

Bay Minette, December 14.-tspeciai9 Cashier w D. Stapleton Of the Bald win County bank of this place, has received word from the head of the postal savings department that the local bank had qualified and been designated as the official depository for the postal savings funds of the postal savings department of the postoffice, and that the bank had been numbered 4695.
 Looking forward to next years crops and for the purpose of investigating the rot which has been spelling many sweet potatoes, the officers of the Baldwin County Producers corporation of the lower end of the county have called a meeting of the members for Saturday afternoon at ? o'clock to be held in the offices of their warehouse
 By noon today the commissioners were still pondering over the bids of the various contractors for the erec- tion of the new county jail and it is doubtful if any decision will be reach- ed in the matter today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
STEEL EXPORTS ARE
 ITNIICHAIN HEAVY

Nsw YoaM feeenies iais of te rnitea slpt Steer eotporaNea sad i2aas lhat she company mills a @nola
 re wording neafar feitf Chan at sfa evua lime hi s gln- pans fore'sn ssslAess t Vas aaaed mad
 Total eaf I asaef froza Ila n3itd States for as, asEeaas4 S a against s17,452, ae oosr i1lf fqe the 10 months ending October 21. total exports amounted to S205, ,o0o as against Sl64, ,396 600 in the same period in 1909
 It is understood that the Steel corpora tion and some of the independent manu- facturers now on their books what may properly be called provisional" orders for enormous quantities of steel rails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
Pope Receives Bishops

Rome, December l4.--The Pope received in private audience today the Bishop of Zamboansa ill the Philippines. The Pom tiff display ed great interest in the passage of the ia.ands. In the satisfactory eondl- flcI hQ 9huitt chVrrh fDtra 1r at- tf.lA " e~ttnt ta tl,e ~ork itY af .sfi'ft9uof Alfbfosa A aftsa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15
1923 SECOND AVENUE

Doservations taken at seventy.Hfth meridian tme
 or continuous nes through points of equal a isoTHy ,sa or mae ,b n.,rt, f perature thoy will be drawn only for freezing @ % erspoI ind aass state of uea.her 0 clear; Q partly eicuey %s eopdsi @ran; @ snow' @ report missing. afgra a tH hs wind. First figure maximum tenperaure xor ps i7 5econd Ahour rainfall. fiji eqpals M inch astfd ffiaa salte y of 10 miles per hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-15

PILES CURED IN G TO 14 DAYS Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTM ENT fails to cur s.aa of Itching. Blind. Bleeding O. fss ud- ing Piles In to IA days. zar.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-04-07

rom nervousness
and other annoying
symptoms and ]
can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com.
pound has proved
worth mountains Of
gold to me, as IL
restored my health
|and strength !
never forget to tell
|my friends what
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