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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-13
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HIS WITS
By OSCAR cox
Copyright by American Press Assoc
citation, 1871.
By OSCAR cox

well | declarev
"What's the matter nowT
''Matter? Matter enough. Oh, dear,
why did ever engage myself to you"
Polly. will you be good enough to
tell me what | have doneY
ITO think that you could not be true
to me for single week.
"How In the world have been UNI
true@
ut is only what was to have been
expected. considering your reputation"
"My reputation What's the matter
with that2''
II was warned that you couldn't be
with any girl FIVE minutes without
making love to her."
"Polly, this is becoming unbearable.
Have a care. There is limit to the
endurance OF an innocent man wrong
fully accused"
Haven't you just come out Of that
roomY
Certainly"
"And left there Lena BrittanT
asYes.n
Sand has she not worn all this day
q bit Of court plaster on her chinf"
Suppose she has"
$50 and look In the glass"
He went to a mirror. glanced at his
chin and saw a bit of court plaster
there.
Every well; have looked at my
chin. What nextT'
"Are you not convictedT
Convicted of whatT
"You have kissed Lena Britain, and
the plaster she has been wearing came
of and stuck to your chin. How are
you going to explain thaty'
I'm not going to explain it."
81 should say not You can't"
81 said / would not. 1t Is you who
says can't, not l."
eff you can, why don't your"
1--WE have been engaged a week.
You have become suspicious and have
accused me without good reason--in-
deed on an absurdity. If this is the
beginning of such accusations. what
is going to be the end? If you should
happen to find hair on my shoulder
Ia long hair Of different shade from
your own-you would assume that
some girls head had rested there"
whats thatg She made dive for
his shoulder and caught just such a
hair as he had described.
II told You So"
'1t's the exact shade of Lena's. I
have been fool to trust you"
"You haven't trusted me. Had you
done so you would not have brought
these accusations. You will be find
Ing gold powder on my shoulder
next"
"Its therei Heavens, what manp
She busted few golden specks
from his coat collar with her hand
kerchief
II accept my dismissal"
"0h that l should receive such bru-
Ldi LTGdluitul.
ut is l who have been treated bru-
tally"
"You! What do you meanT
"Haye you not accused me of the
most dishonorable conduct?"
And are you not guiltyF
''Be it so. If am guilty surely you
have no further use for me. Fare
WELT"
He strobe to the door through
which he has recently entered
"Are you going back to herT
"WhoT
'sThe girl from whom you got the
court plaster"
"No. l have no interest in the girl
from whom bought it."
Bought it?'
"Yes: in drug store"
''Do you mean
"When man is married must he
axnlain- every time be cuts his chin
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-13
IN WOMAN'S REALM

Often hard water is difficult to make
into rich suds for washing dishes. Let
a kettleful Of the water come to the
boiling point first. The trouble is OBJ
yiated.
Cranberry poultices are cooling and af-
ford speedy relief to those suffering with
erysipelas. Applied hot they often re-
lieve cases of Inflammation of the bow
els.
White zephyr articles can be made
to assume their original snowy appear
ance by rubbing them in several baths
OF flour and magnesia, then hanging
them in the sun.
Try laying mustard plaster on the
stomach when troubled with cramps and
drink cup of hot water with a tea
spoon of salt in it. 1t brings relief
almost instantly.
Salt water cleans bottles. A little
salt in water will keep flowers fresh.
Brooms soaked in hot salt water wear
better. Salt hardens gums, makes teeth
white and sweetens breath. Weak and
weary eyes refreshed by bathing with
warm water and salt. Lemon and salt
removes stains from fingers A smol-
dering fire can be cleared by handful
of salt.
There are many girls and women who
grasp with ayidity any suggestion that
makes for economy, and the suggestion
of providing long life for the petticoat
is one that all Of them viii read with
interest. Some come with a tuck or
two that can he let down when the bot
tom is worn so that it is no longer pre-
sentable. II you make these yourself
do not fail TO put in these tucks so
that the bottom can be cut off and
new hem formed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-13
Recipes.

Hot Milk Sponge Cake Two eggs well
beaten, one heaping cup sugar; one and
half teaspoonfuls vanilla, one heaping
cup -four (unsiftedl, one teapsoonful
cream tartar, one-half teaspoonful bak-
ing soda, one-half cup of hot milk. Sift
flour and cream tartar together into
batter. Allow milk to just come to
scald and add soda, stir together into
cake mixture.
Puff Paste Sandwiches-Roll puff
paste very thin, about one-eighth of an
inch, cut in fanciful shapes and bake
to delicate brown. Add chopped al
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
eoTcH AND MUNRO

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 26-Frank
Gotch, the worlds wrestling champion,
and Alec Munro, holder Of, the, British
championship, will battle for the inter.
national title tomorrow night under
the auspices of the Missouri Athletic
Club of this city. Some of the critics
predict that the American will have a
hard fight to pin the giant Briton's
shoulders to the mat twice, though few
concede Munro chance of wrestling
form Gotch the honors he won in de-
feating George Hackenschmidt in 1908
and which he has successfully defend
ed since then. The match between
Gotch and Munro will be at catch-as-
catch-can style and the club has guar
anteed $4,000, of which rs per cent
is to go to the winner.
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GETTING READY TO
TRY RIcHEsoN

Boston, Mass, Dec. ga special
venire for jurors for the trial of Rev.
Clarence V. T. Richeson, charged with
the murder of Avis Linnell, was issued
today. About $50 men will be drawn
for the trial, which will begin January
Is. considerable difficulty is expected
in securing twelve unbiased men to
hear the evidence in the case. The
issuance of the venire is believed to
remove all question as to whether the
trial will begin on the date set AL
most PRECEDENT will be established
for Massachusetts by the speed with
which Richeson will face the accusa-
ton. When the impanelling of the
jury begins on January 10 it will be
approximately three months to day
from October IA, the date upon which
Avis Linnell died of cyanide poisoning.
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BIRTHDAY
Anniversary Celebrated By
Admiral Dewey

Washington, d. c., Dec 26-Admiral
George Dewey, hero of the battle of
Manila bay, and the ranking officer
of the United States Navy, entered up
on his seventy-ffth year today, hav-
ing been born at Montpelier, VT, Dec.
26, 1887 There was no formal OBJ
servance of the anniversary, though
during the day there was an almost
continuous stream of callers at the
Dewey residence. The Admiral re-
manned at home with his family and
gave cordial welcome to the many
friends who called to pay their re-
spects.
Admiral Dewey has almost com
pletely recovered from the illness
which confined him to his home some
months ago and is now in good health,
considering his years and arduous ser.
vice. 1t has been matter of regret
in society that the Admiral and Mrs
Dewey have been seen SO seldom in
public during the past year or two
The hero of Manila bay Is one of the
most popular men in public life, and
his few appearances in the official sea-
son, particularly at the receptions at
the White House. only serve to ac
centuate his popularity.
The Dewey home is situated at the
corner of Sixteenth and X streets, next
door to the house which was occupied
by President Taft and family when he
was Secretary of War. The residence
on Rhode Island avenue, which the
token of its affection, proved too small
for him and he leased it to agreeable
tenants. His present home, although
not pretentious, is more spacious and
splendidly adapted to the Admirals
personal needs. One of the most in
teresting rooms in the house is the
large dining salon, the walls of which
are hung with spears, swords, shields
and other Filipino relics which were
presented to Admiral Dewey during
his stay in the Philippines.
The so-called Blue Room where the
Admiral and his wife received their
friends today, is another interesting
apartment in the Dewey home. The
walls are covered with autographed
photographs presented to the Admiral
by notables in many parts of the
world. There are also hundreds Of the
original pen and ink drawings which,
after the battle of Manila bay, ap-
peared in the daily newspapers and
periodicals as cartoons of more or less
humorous propensity.
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Entered at she Mt. Vernon. o.. post.
ONCE as second cissa mail matter.
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Subscription Rate-s16e per year.
RELEASED
ONE Man
In Connection With The Rob-
berry At Centefbufg
Jay Gould Proves An AIibi
Anu Is WveD ffeeuOln
Officials Find No Evidence
=. ~
Against This Man
However AaOtheF Arrest Is
Made In The Affair
Out The Man Gives Bond
Before The Mayor
Officials Find No Evidence
~
Against This Man
However AaOthef Arrest Is
Made In The Affair
Out The Man Gives Bond
Before The Mayor

Centerburg. O., Dec. 26-.Jay Gould,
son of Constable Gould of Hilliar town.
ship, whose arrest followed shortly
after that of his father In the Center
burg robbery and fire case several
days ago, and who was charged with
burglary and arson at his preliminary
hearing before Mayor Best at this
place, was dismissed at about 1000
O'Clock this morning because of lack of
evidence against him.
On Tuesday morning Gould. acconi-
panied by Deputy Sheriff John Wolff
son, arrived In Centerburg from Mt.
Vernon. where he has been held for
several days, and brought with him
several of his friends from that place
10 prove an alibi This In connection
with the fact that the local officials
have been unable to ubearth evidence
TO any extent against him was the
cause OF the dismissal of the charges
that had been preferred against him.
For thepast several days an investi-
cation has been going on concerning
the visit to Columbus OF man by the
name of Cantleberry, residing north of
Centerburg, in Delaware county. It
developes that Cantteberry, as near as
can be learned. boarded the 1880
train at this place on the Saturday fol.
lowing the fire and alleged burglary
, and rode into Columbus where he met
Clarence and Charles Foster who fol
lowed into Columbus on the evening
three men spent the evening or a
portion of the evening together In con.
Versation.
Accordingly, Cantleberry was ar.
rested at his home Saturday evening
and was brought to Centerburg He
was held until Sunday afternoon when
he furnished bond to the amount oi
5000 for his appearance before the
grand jury when the cases come up
against the Fosters, He Is being held
under bond AZ a witness.
II is alleged that when the Foster
brothers went to Columbus each took
with him a suit case filled with goods
'and disposed of them at pawn brok
sers in that city, II 10 stated that Can
tleberry has knowledge OF the alleged
fact of the disposition OF the goods ia
the pawR-broker and that his evidence
'son this point viii be very valuable tc
the prosecution. II is also stated here
that the goods referred TO have been
located at the pawnArolSer's Office on
High street and have been identified
by store.keepers here whose places
were burned during the Are II Is said
THAT after the Fosters left the pawn
! brokers' shop they went across the
street to liquor store and bought q
quantity of liquor aud Brought 1t bach
here In the suit cases,
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NEW AGENCY FOR REFORMS

indianapolis, Ind, Dec ga new
movement to aid in the uplift of the
masses and to correct the abuses from
which they are supposed to be suffer
ing was formally launched here today
at the initial convention of the In
diana State Civic nion. The purpose
of the new organization, as set forth
by it's promoters, is to obtain social,
civic and moral reform by means OF
education, legislation and law enforce
ment. Some of the issues which 1t
purposes to take up will be Sabbath
observance, social purity, temperance,
sanitation, industrial equity and inter-
national peace.
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MUSIC TEACHERS AT ANN ARBoR

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 26-The Mu-
sic Teachers National Association,
which for thirty years has served as
center for every class of earnest mus
ical workers, met here today for its an
nual convention. The sessions will
last four days and will be devoted to
the discussion of wide range of top
les. Peter X. Lulkin of Northwestern
University is the presiding officer.
Prominent among the scheduled speak
ers are Prof. Louis A. Coerne of the
niversity of Wisconsin, Prof. Max
Meyer of the University of Missouri
and President Harry B. Hutchins and
Professor Robert M. Wenley of the
University of Michigan.
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RESENT
CABINET ACTION
Hold Demonstration In Favor
Of W. Morgan Shuster.
is TOLD OF HIS DISMISSAL

Police Quickly Dlsperse Mobs. but
Further Trouble Is Feared-Storles
Of Russian Atrocities In Northern
Persian Provinces Believed to Have
Been Tinged With Oriental Imag.
inaticn = Teheran Placed Under
Martial Law.
Teheran, Dec. rs. W. Morgan
Shuster, American treasurer general
of Persia, was informed OF his dis
missal by the cabinet.
This follows the decision Of the ma
tional council and sthe ministry to
submit to the demands contained in
the Russian ultimatum. The cabinet
intimated to Mr.. Shuster that they
would communicate to him later
their plans for turning over his ac-
counts to a successor.
An Indignation meeting WAS held
after announcement Of Mr.. Shuster's
dismissal was made, to protest
against the so-called coup d'etat, but
the crowds were dispersed by the
police without disorder. Further
demonstrations are expected. All
the opposition newspapers have been
suppressed and martial law has been
proclaimed.
The Russian consul, who has as.
sumed the government of Resht, re.
ports the town quiet at the present
time, but looks for further out.
breaks.
1t is reported from Shiraz, capital
of the province of FAIRS. that Per
slams fired on body of Indian troops
who were proceeding to meet the
British consul, one of the Indian sol
diers being killed, There has been
considerable trouble at Shiraz on ac
count of the boyott instituted against
the Indian troops by the Mellahs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
UNIONS ARE ENRAGED
Denounce Haywood For Recent An
archlstic Utterances.

Denver, Dec 26. = The Denver
Trades and Labor assembly has de-
nounced William d. Haywood, for
mer secretary-treasurer of the West
ern Federation of Miners, as one of
the worst enemies of organized labor
In the country, and classed him with
Emma Goldman and other anar-
thists" because OF recent utterances
in the east in which he praised the
McNamaras and announced himself
as strong advocate of the doctrine
OF force to settle labor disputes.
The Socialists of Denver are also
indignant over recent speech OF
Haywood in New York, and some of
them are in favor Of expelling Hay.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
SPIRIT NEGRO FROM
JAIL IN THE NIGHT
Mob's Work Not Discovered
Until Next Morning.

Baltimore. Dec. 26.-King Davis. a
negro, insulted Frank Schwab, a
white man, with whom he had been
playins pool, whereupon Frederick
Schwab. Franks brother, demanded
an apology, A quarrel followed, dur
ing which the negro shot Frederick
Schwab through the heart, Davis
was arrested and taken to the lookup
at Brooklyn, a suburb of Baltimore.
During the night seven men broke
into the lookup and, overpowering
Davis. beat him over the head with
the fiat end of hatchet, and after
dragging him by the heels to a va
cant lot about 150 yards east OF the
station fred Ave shots through his
heart and then. after mutilating the
body with the hatchet, left his body
lying in the road. The corpse was
discovered in the morning by ne
gro on his way to work and he noti-
fled Chief of Police irwin, This was
the first lntimation OF the lynching
the authorities had received The
lynchers had evidently timed their
visit to the lookup when 1t was un-
protected.
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TO DISCUSS CONSERVATION

Stockton, Cal, Dec. 26-More than
one thousand visitors, among whom
are many educators of wide reputa-
ton, are in Stockton to take part in
the annual convention of the Cali
fornia Teachers Association and the
meetings of several affiliated bodies.
The proceedings began today and will
continue until the end of the week.
One of the most interesting and i'm
portant features of the gathering will
be conference on rural schools and
conservation, the first meeting of its
kind to be held in California, and
which will have former Governor Par
dee and other persons of prominence
as speakers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
CONSOLATION FOR TAFT
Friend Sends Him Life OF job as
Holiday Gift.


Friend Sends Him Life Of Job as
Holiday Gift.
Washington. Dec. GA specially
bound copy' OF the life Of Job was
one of the many Christmas presents
that came to President Taft from all
corners Of the country. From his
appreciative sigh at the first glimpse
at the title Of the volume and at its
Illuminated pages, it was apparent
that the president was highly pleased
with the gift and did not question it's
appropriateness. Part OF the morn
Ing he sat in the White House IL
brary with the book in his hand,
brushing up on the number of boils
that JOB wore at various times and
on the other calamitles that afflicted
him before. things were finally
Strengthened out and all the black
clouds turned inside out to show
their sterling silver Innings.
1t was not revealed at the White
House who sent the book, but writ
ten on the fiyleaf of the volume was
this little personal note: II send you
this life of gentleman who passed
through many trials and tribulations
before he came into his own
But this was not the only thing
that happened to make the president
feel as CHEEKY and comfortable and
christmassy as a member of yule-
tide party at Dingley Dell. According
to the executive Office the kilograms
and letters received at the White
House from the presidents friends
and well wishers all over the coun-
try simply smashed all records.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
TENEMENT WRECKED
Unknown Parties Then Snoot at
Fleeing Inmates.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. pa dou-
BILE block owned by Joseph Scarlet
at Swoyersville, near here, was
blown up by heavy charge Of dyna-
mite, and the lives Of f6 inmates
we're endangered. All escaped seri.
GUS injury, but as badly frightened
they ran out Of the wrecked house
five revolver shots were fired at
them. None took effect, however.
The charge of dynamite had been
placed on the front porch and it
blew out the entire front Of the
house and wrecked the interior of all
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
SPAMIARDS ATTACKED
kabyle TrIbesmen Break Out with
out Warning.

'N~Sy'S t''bcoUlcU DTedk Out WIKI
out Warning.
Madrid, Dec. 26.--After an extend
cd period Of peace the Kabyle tribes
men in Morocco have attacked the
Spanish troops and severe fighting
has taken place. The fighting ex-
tended over frontage OF nearly 40
miles, and while the Kabyles were
repulsed, 1t is stated that several
Spanish officers were killed and
many wounded. The incident has
caused much irritation in public cir.
cles here. as it is believed that the
attack was invited by the interfer-
ence Of foreigners.
Premier Canalejas said that he
was astonished by the news of the
attack, which he said was entirely
unprovoked so far as the Spaniards
were concerned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
Not Much Of n Gang.

II emit for the life of me under.
stand why anybody should wish Ia
play chess"
ITS n great gnma perhaps the
CREATES; intellectual game there is."
Yes, but II affords no opportunity
whatever FOR breaking speed records"
Chicago Record Herald,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
THE BEST LlNlMENr

For falls on icy walks, sprains and
bruises, rub on and rub in Hanford's
Balsam. Apply this liniment thor
oughly and relief will quickly follow
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26
RE Meant Il.

Paw, what Is the brightest star In
the sliy?''
"Sirus. my son"
"But | am. paw want TO know.
Chicago Tribune.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26

1t is said that Harry LADDERS profits
on his last tour amounted to more
than 100000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26

Have heart that never hardens,
teIuper that never tires and touch
that never hurts, Charles Dickens. n
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-26

Wnie celebrating CHRISTMAS at
Mlddlesboro. KY. Edward Van Bever
was blown to pieces by the explosion
of stick OF dynamite.
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Word has bees received IN the city
announcing the birth Of a daughter
10 Mr. and Mre. John M Stone OF Mob
HILL Washington, formerly OF Mt. Yer.
non.
30
A daughter was born Sunday even.
rng 10 Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Fawcett.
who reside on the Newark Road just
slonth OF the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-02-18
ACQUAINTED ONE
 DAY AND MARRY Now Girl Has Groom Jailed For Cruelty and Sues For Separate Maintenance.
HE HAS A BIG INCOME.
Honeymoon Was Bricf-YOung Man Was Former Dartmouth Football
 Playcr-Met in Denver.
international News Special

international News Special
 Denver, Col, Feb. 17-After spending the night in jail under a charge of cruelty preferred by his bride of ten days, Warren Halbrook Dartmouth football player of New York, was released on $1,000 bond today
 Ten days ago Halbrook met Miss Avis DOebler, a clerk in the Denver Gas Electric Company's office and after gay supper at the Albany Ho. tel, married her the next day. They had been acquainted exactly twenty four hours when the marriage took place.
 Yesterday Mrs. Halbrook had her husband arrested on charge o1 cruelty. She also filed an application for separate maintenance, stating that his income amounts to $500 pe1 month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-02-18
lnyincible Literary Society.

The Invincible Literary Society held it's weekly meeting in the Mathe- maties room of the High schol yes- terday afternoon. After the society was called to order the minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary and approved. The first number of the program was an essay by Will Rowland. His subject was ''The United States The next was 6 debate, Resolved, that the University of Arkansas should be moved to the suburbs of Little Rock. Affirma- tive, James Alexander, Leo Sanders, (absent) and Freelan Christopher Negative, Collier Lee, Dewoody Lyle and Sam Healey. The debate was decided in favor of the negative A Reclamation by Charles Willis was the last number, after which the report of the critic was heard. No further business being before the society a motion was made by June Coles to adjourn, and carried.
 HENRY GUEST, Reporter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-02-18

at the home of MT. and Mrs. Will Byrd. MT. Wilson travels out of this city.
 President H. K. Toney, of the State senate, came down from Little Rock yesterday and will remain till Sunday afternoon. He will be among the speakers at the mass meeting at the Iheater tonight
 C. B. Murphy, local head of the Swift Packing Company, leaves today Tor Chicago where he will spend sev- eral days as guest of the head of lice. This is MT. Murphy's annual visit to the head office of his compa- ny.
 Mrs. Mike Tout, of Little Rock, will arrive in the city this morning to be the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. M Sonnenschein. Mir. Yout will arrive Sunday morning for a brief visit.