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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

were going dirt cheap Two ladies beside him COM
miserated because they wouldn't have enough
solemnly 'if I had this article in Chicago New
York it would bring hundred dollars, one hun
dred dollars You couldn't duplicate it at retail
for less than hundred. 1t is the finest piece of
art glass shown in your city.
"Can get one hundred dollars? Ninety2 Eighty?
Seventy-five dollars? Can get sixty? Fifty? Give
forty; thirty-lne; thirty"
..Fffteen dollarsl" came a hating voice from
beside Jones.
Jones was interested. sensed a bargain
Had he that when the auctioneer said
.thirty-ne' it signal to the shin beside
Jones to bid $50 with line through it, or fifteen
actual dollars he would not have been enthu-
siastic.
..Sixteen," "Seventeen," Half" "Eighteen."
staccato offers punctuated the atmosphere after the
auctioneer's encouragement
The little beside Jones shook his head
sadly
Gee. it's gone beyond me-" he sighed, turning
Jones; it'll go dirt cheap, too If you could buy
that for $50 it'd be bargain. sure enough"
.Twenty-eight is the last bid walled the auc-
tioneer. why, you could take it out and pawn
it for more than that"
Jones thrilled the auctioneer turned to look
squarely at him.
You'd give thirty. wouldn't you?' he cried
Jones guiped and nodded
The auctioneer skilfully led up the grand
landing by taking of 'thirtysx" and thirty
seven from members of his troupe He had felt
Jones's limit.
win you give me forty?" he said simply, in a
level tone. leaning far the showcase
Jones hesitated. gulped and then nodded his
head abruptly.
Jones pleased with his bargains until he
got home and his wife told him he could get the
same punch bowl for so anywhere and that tho
other stuff worthless
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04
Easy.

Does it cost much to clothe a
samily?" asked the economical man.
Not NINE" replied Mr. Sirius
Barker. my only daughter is bare
FOOT dancer and my only son is a mar
athon runner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

one in his pocket his eyes continually
roved toward the cut glass in little Japanese
cabinet
He didn't know it, but before he was in the
place two minutes, while the auctioneer was
trying to feel him OUT with the watch, one
of the shills had noticed Jones's interest in cut
glass; and had called the auctioneer's attention
to the fact by touching the cabinet sgnif1
cantly.
The auctioneer on his perch above them
ALL had control of the situation. He noted
the signal from the shill jotted down mentally
that Jones wanted cut glass. and knocked
down the watch he had been experimenting
with to one of the shills for ruinous price,
which was all helpful in showing Jones that
a shrewd could pick up bargain if he
laid low attracted no attention and bided his
time.
sold for six ninety. Put it with the other
goods for Mr.. A. Deposit sufficient the auc-
tioneer cried to the pretty cashier.
Jones did not bid the first piece of cut
glass The auctioneer did not look toward him
once to give him a chance. The piece was
knocked down for $3.50 1t was frightful bar
gain Jones would have given So for 1t him
self But the auctioneer passed abruptly to the
next article
Jones pressed forward this time as a gor-
geous punch bowl put up He heard var1-
GUS EXPLANATIONS around him, all tending to
give him confidence in the fact that things
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

For over fifty years Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, and other painful ailments have
been cured by Hamlins Wizard Oil 1t is
good honest remedy and you will not
regret having bottle ready for use.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04
Army oil TeIearaphers.

The telegraph companies of this
country employ about 10000 persons.
This does not include the railroad
service.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

Love may make the world go round,
but it doesn't always seem to be able
to make both ends meet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

True charity will seek to purify
the well and not rest content with
painting the pump.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

PILES CURED IN TO Il DAYS
Your druggist will refund money If PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any casa of Itching Blind
Bleeding ProtrudinQ Piles Il days. bOc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

One of the worst things under the
sun is a shady reputation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

The word "shill," or "shil-
liver" in full, is of indie
terminate origin. 1t is
synonymous with cap
per-" booster" ringer"
dummy" STOOL" stool
pigeon" and outside
man." all technical slang
titles for~the shabby crea-
ture, the human buzzard,
who picks up his foul liv-
ing by ras alitY and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04
The PROPRIETOR

from line to line, we find
in nearly every state
from one to forty cities
supporting temporary
auction swindles. Few
are permanent; it is a
mushroom busin 8
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

misrepresented article. These bogus auction stores
harmful to nation than all the old
time lotteries, policy games, mail-order fakes and
circus gratis, including gold bricks and shell games,
combined.
They not honest They play heads we win,
tails lose" Uncle Sam doesn't want to bring up
his boys in the business; yet he countenances it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

MERICANS have the reputation of be-
ing quick witted and shrewd- As
matter of fact we are Barnumized
buffers, far more gullible and credu-
lcus than any class of any nation
Right now, in nearly every moder-
ate-sized city of the United States we
are falling in line and dropping gold
into the tills of organized fake auc-
ton stores and taking in exchange
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

don't believe you gentlemen would give SIS
to see statue of liberty do Salome dancee Two
dollars bid OH shilli Two dollarsi''
Jones' your out-oftown friend, is undecided
whether to go in not; but at that moment a
fellow near the door shakes his head to seem
ing stranger beside him and says in a low voice:
Its shame. Things going for nothing.
Wish had the price to buy some of that cut
glass. It'll sell for song"
Jones overhears and is Interested He thinks
the mind of everybody in that store is centered
on the opera glasses, going cheap He smiles
at their rapt attention and the auctioneers hard
luck complaints. The smile would disappear in
stantly if he knew that he himself the sole
concern of the eight minds in that audience, and
the auctioneer. He would be furious if he knew
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

and over O0U Oh his CLUES
issue licenses regularly
to the auctioneers of
these fake companies,
giving them the privi-
lege of swindling the
public at a nominal fee.
Any town with over
10000 blind, Barnumized
Yankees waiting to be
buncoed is considered a
fertile field.
From coast to coast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
GIVES Sc DEGREES
At Graduation Exercises Which Were
Held Yesterday Several Honor
airy Degrees Also.

Middlebury, June % -Middlebury
college conferred SO honorary degrees
at its commencement exercises yester-
day, and honorary degrees were con
ferred as follows; a. b., on General
Franklin G Butterfeld, member OF
Middlebury, 1869, who left college to
enter the Union army in the Civil war;
Doctor Of Science, Prof Samuel Shell
don Of Brooklyn Polytechnic institute;
Ii. D. Prof Franklin W. Hooper,
for many years director OF the Brook
lyn Institute Of Arts and Sciences
Ii. d., William H. Porter, mem
her OF the firm Of J r Morgan 4 CO.;
LII. D., Judge Harrington Putnam
OF New York
The second aIumnus of Middlehury to
receive an honorary degree at the cont
mencement was Governor Mead Of the
class Of 1864, whom President Thomas
described al physician, manufacturer
and leader in public life, soldier in the
army Of the republic, creator Of an
industry which has increased the fame
and wealth OF the state, governor Of
the state of Vermont
Yesterday afternoon the alumni din
ner was served in the Inside inn on the
grounds of the Addison County Agrieul-
tuTal association. President John NJ
Thomas being postmaster
The first speaker was Governor John
A Mead who. said the great need Of
the state Of Vermont to-day is loyal
sons and daughters Prof Braiperd
Kellogg of Brooklyn Polytechnic uni
versity was the next speaker The
Others were DR. A. ID Mead. 90;
Frank w Knowlton, 81; Louis W
Austen, so; Prof Cooper and DR. Sam
uei sheldon of Brooklyn, N u.
Last evening President and Mrs
Thomas gave reception at their
home to the graduating class, faculty
and friends, which was largely at
tended The annual commencement
ball took place last night in the town
hall, Dorn's seven-piece orchestra of
Troy, n Y, furnishing music.
During the graduation exercises
President Thomas signed the contract
for the building Of the Mccullough
gymnasium The contract was award
ed the Branch & Callahan company of
Saranac, N. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
If You Have No Ice

The July Woman's Home Companion
contains great variety of practical
housekeeping suggestions Here is cne
for the housekeeper who gets along
without ice:
"0btain large, common flower pot
and seal the hole in the bottom with
plaster Of Paris Place in the pot the
bottle containing milk, or covered
crock containing butter, and fill the pot
with water to as great a depth as pos
sible without the bottle or crock float
ing. Cover the pot with board or
plate and set out in the open air, away
from the direct sunlight, and preferably
where there is a current Of air. The
Of the water from tho sur
face Of the porous pot win keep the
contents several degrees colder than the
air. when there is the slightest
amount of air stirring The higher the
wind. or the drier the air, the greater
will be the cooling effect"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
RESTORES PLEASING PLUApNESS
Samose Sold Under "No Cure No Pay"
Plan.

There are a good many people in Barre
who ardently wish they could find some
way of getting fat and plump. While
not i'll, yet they are so thin and scrawny
that their friends think they cannot be
we'll. IN nine cases out Of ten this con-
dition can be readily overcome by using
the combination of fesh.forming foods
known as Samose This little tablet
taken three times day with the food
does wonders in building up good health
and restoring the pleasing plumpness
that is so desirable
ID. +. Davis has the agency for this
preparation and sells it with the prom
ise that ii it does not do all that is
claimed for it in making people gain
in weight and in health, the money win
be refunded.
You certainly can afford to try soc
box on this plan, as Samose will cost
you nothing unless it gives satisfao-
tion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that the Sc
lectmen of the Town Of Barre have
placed in my hands for collection, a
rate or tax bill for town, school and
highway taxes, town tax of seventy
tS.70D cents, school tax of seventy
800 cents, and a highway tax of TWEEN
ty-fve 1921 cents on dollar of the
grand list of said Town of Barre, max
ing a total Of one dollar and sixty-fiye
cents.
Ninety days from date of this notice
is allowed by law for the payment of
said taxes, September 18th, 1911, be-
ing the last day on which said taxes
can be paid to me, to save you discount
of per cent. and costs of collection.
w. ii. Miles,
Town treasurer.
Dated at Barre, Vermont, this Goth
day of June A. ID. 1911.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
BOYS ACCUSED OF STEALING.
Charged With Taking Wire In Telephone
Company's Storehouse.

Burlington, june %. Wilfrid Prince,
colored, and Ralph Patch, both about
Ia years of age, were arrested yester-
day by the police on charges Of steal
ing wire from the New England Tele-
phone & Telegraph company. The wire
was in storehouse on College street
and il is said the thefts have been going
on some time The boys were caught
inside the building and said they had
been selling the wire to a man they hap
pened to meet. They are charged with
taking $40 worth Of wire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
aas BUSHELS OF CORN.
Grown by the Champion Boy Corn
Grower of the World on One Acre.

Grown by the Champion Boy Corn
Grower of the World on One Acre.
"The tourist into the Southern states,
If he possesses an inquiring mind and
mngIes with his brethren, will discover
that fifteen year.old boy is the reign
ing hero Of the period writes Stanley
johnson in The American Magazine for
June In part, he says: Jerry Moore,
of Winona, South Carolina, in the
autumn Of 1910, won the title Of
Champion Boy Corn Grower OF the
World. His achievement has made
him tremendous asset to his state
He produced from one acre of land 22s
bushels and three pecks of corn. He
has become the carnate symbol Of a
great future for the South in agricul-
ture the youthful Messiah Of the soil.
A few years ago the average yield Of
corn to the acre in South Carolina was
fraction over eight bushels; last
year the crop had grown to an average
Of eighteen and fraction bushels
This shows growth in intelligence Of
culture as well as in quantity The
cause Of the increase has been the boys
Of South Carolina and, in fact, Of the
whole South Jerry Moore is the
champion of an army Of over FIVE
thousand boys in South Carolina alone
enrolled in the Boys Corn clubs Of
the South They have not only been
learning what can be done on the
farms with scientific application Of
fertilizers and a deeper furrowing of
the pillow, but they have taught their
elders
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
Wins Fight For Life.

II was long and bloody battle for
life that was waged by James B. Mer-
shonof Newark, n. j., of which he
writes: Il had lost much blood
from lung hemorrhages, and was very
weak and rundown For eight months
I was unable to work. Death seemed
close on my heels, when began, three
weeks ago, TO use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. But 1t has helped me greatly.
1t is doing all that you claim For
weak, sore lungs obstinate coughs,
stubborn colds, hoarseness, la grippe,
asthma, hay fever or any throat or
lung trouble it's supreme. soc and
ST 90. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
ESTATE OF GEoRGE w. WINCH.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable
District Of Washington, So, Probate Court for
the District aforesaid 70 all persons inter-
esteu in the estate OF George w. Winch, late Of
the Town OF Barre In said Dis trlet, deceased,
Greeting
Whereas, said Courthas assigned the 10th day
OF July next for examining and allowing the
account Of the Administrator of the estate on
said deceased and for decree OF the residue
Of said estate to the lawful claimants OF the
same, ana ordered that public notice thereof
be given to all persons interested IN said estate
by publishing this order three weeks success
siveiy previous TO the day assigned, in the Barre
Daily Times, newspaper published at the City
OF Barre In said District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear
at the Probate once In Montpelier in said
District, on the day assigned then and there
20 contest the allowance % said account If you
see cause. and to establish your right as heirs,
legstees and lawful claimants TO said residue
Given under my hand, this INST day Of June,
1911
FRANK J, MARTIN, Judge
june 22.29-juiy 6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
A WOMAN TO BE PRETTY
Must Have LuxurIant and Glossy Hair,
No Matter what Color.

The finest contour OF female face. the
sweetest smile of female mouth, loses
something II the head is crowned with
scant hair. Scant and falling hair. II is
now known, is caused by a parasite that
burrows into the scalp to the root of the
hair, where II saps the vitality The 1T
tie white scales the germ throws up in
burrowing are called dandrufr. To euro
dandruff permanently then, and to stop
falling hair. that germ must be killed.
Newbro's Herplcide. an entirely new re-
suit OF the chemical laboratory destroys
the dandruff germ, and OF course stops
the falling hair. and prevents badness
Sold by leading druggists Send l0c. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.
Detroit, Mich.
One Dollar Bottles Guaranteed.
c. Fl. Kendrick & Co.. Special Agents
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22

While on his way down the mountain
side from the cliff in Smuggler's Notch,
which he had visited in compahy with
H. E. Straw for the purpose of photo,
some of the rare plants Of that
place, William Miter Of Derby Line lost
his foothold and fell distance of so
feet. lie landed among the rocks below
and was cut and bruised on the head,
face and arms, and was also injured in
ternally. His injuries though painful,
are not serious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22

Fred Elwell Of South SALISBURY was
shot in the back by gun which a
companion, Frank Ilarwood, was carry.
ing under his arm The gun was
cooked and when It was accidentally
discharged, Elwell fell He is only Is
years old He was taken to the Troy
hospital and, while his condition is
serious, he is expected to recover An
X-ray machine disclosed the bullet,
lodged under one OF the ribs, after
passing through his liver.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
A Dreadful Wound

from knife, gun, tin can. rusty nail.
fireworks, or OF any other nature de
mands prompt treatment with Buck
lens Arnica Salve TO prevent blood poi
son or gangrene. It's the quickest, surest
healer for all such wounds a. also for
Burns, Boils. Sores, Skin Eruptions.
Eczema, Chapped Hands, Corns or Piles.
25c at Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease. the antiseptic powder. IL
relieves painful, smartlng, tender, nervous
feet, and instantly takes the sting out OF corns
and bunions. IL Is the greatest comfort dis
coyery OF the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. II IS certain
relief for sweating callOus. swollen, tired,
aching feet. Always use II TO break tn new
shoes. Try 10 20. day. Sold everywhere, &c.
package, address Allen 8. olmsted. LeRoy, NY
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
Ancient.

Blobbs--I never knew Wigwag was a
collected OF antiques
Slobbs oh, yes He actually collect
ed $50 the other day that Borrowed
had owed him for eight years.-Phil-
adelphia Record
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
s No. 4 Sunday

An additional feature for
Boston Sunday Globe read.
ers, The Family Magazine
Section, The first mum
Der comes next Sunday, June
Is, Place your order for
next Sundays Boston Globe
today,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
For Sale by the D. A. Perry
Real Estate Agency
Farms and Town Property

No. ls9. A fine proposition; 100 acres Of land;
10 acres in machine moved nelds; 90 70 100
in good pasturage and 30 TO SO in wood and tim.
Der. 1890 sugar trees, good fruit orchard farm
will carry 20 to 80 COWS and team; 90 tons Of
hay. Large basement barn 30xs0 IT., olapboard-
ed and painted; good sile. Good room house
in nne shape Running water &C house and
barn. 5i-f miles 10 good railroad town. On
Il. r. ID. and telephone lines On account Of
death of owner aRd 80 settle an estate this val
uabls property can be purchased for the ex-
tremeiy low price Of %, 10000. TIT
No. 1870. 4 slick cottage home House Of six
rooms and bath; flashed in the natural wood
and grading. Hard wood floor in the kitchen;
piazza ON front; city water and we'll fms
cemented cellar. Good barn 10 D. feet Lot
L rods with shade trees and garden. Two
minutes 20 eleotrics and ten minutes to every
thing. viii rent for $500 per month. Now
occupied by owner who has purchased farm
and wauts 90 dispose Of this Moe home bad
enough to make the lew price OF slo50 90 for
ouick sale. Tiff
No isi i0o-acre pasture; taken off the Mann
farm In Planflsid, adjoining the farm of n. NJ
Nelson and Charles Perrin. One Of the best
pastures In this section and Is praetica ~ all
tinable land. This property can be purchased
for very low hgure. Let us talk with you
about il. Dtf
We have almost anything you wish in the
real estate line and are always willing to take
you cut 20 look over our propositions. We can
sell your real estate, farm stock and tools,
merchandise or furniture at public auction.
satisfaction guaranteed in all our transactions,
Give us cali
The D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency
ROOMS AND 8
RowlaRd-CaYs Building = Barre, Vermont
BOTH TELEPHONES
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
TRAVELLERS RAILWAY GUIDE.
central Vermont halfway.

Trains leave Barre for White River Junction
and Boston. and way smtiona, also Windsor
and Bellows Falls and New York At $40 and
i.Ba M and ii.65 .. m. Also leave Barre for
White River Junction, Bellows Falls sprtnR-
nsld and New York at b45 p NJ.
Trains leave Barre for Burlington. 81. Al
bans Mon real and way stations 1t $40 a IA,
sos, 6,46 p. M and 10 a m
Montpelier h Wells River Railroad
Trains leave Barre for Wells River, Connect
ing At that point with trains going both north
and sounh, at 40 a. m, u as and 24b p. m. The
is9 train connects with train for Boston, and
north for Lisbon, Littieton. FAbyans and Ian.
easter, also with Montreal express, snd the 40
and 2.4 trims with St Johnsbury uaina
Trains leave Barre for Montpelier a. 40.
1925 a. ~. IL %. 246. 10 and $50 .. In
Electric Street Railway.
Cars leave square m barre for Montpelier at
10 minutes OF and 70 min utes past the hour
Leave Montpelier for Barre on the hour and
half hour until 10 p. m
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
FOUR LINES FOR rs CENTS

rHn TInEs win publish WAnta Lost and
Found, For Gale. To Let. etc.--ehort adverttss'
meMta--at tho rate Of four linea for twenty-five
cents for the irss insertion ana ave conea Tor
each au heeQuens ineegnoa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22

FOR SALE-An 8.room house at 81 Merchant
Street; bath, two closets, city and well water
connected with sewer; electric lights; hen
house. Large lot, Eve rods by eight rods, with
nice fruit trees. For further information ap
ply at place. s3t6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR LEASE With an option, a
light quarry all equipped known as the Bianchi
quarry Apply 70 James Geake, Wehsterville
W. s2t6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22

WHEN YOU BUILD home. select lot
in a central and desirable location, where, were
you TO wish later TO sell, you can readily do SO.
The house costs no mUrs Ia a desirable locality.
have lots well located on Ayers. Kirkland,
fremont (Dear East, Hin, Long, and on other
desirable streets. viii make the prices right
L. NJ. AverilI p. o. box 1884, Barre, W. 6etf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22

ture house fully equipped and ready for use
Wen located in thriving town. Will sell or
exchange Tor other property. For further in
formation, address Dow 81 Weeks, Hardwiek,
" 82tGa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22

FOR SALE - house Of seven rooms on
Berlin Street VIII sell or exchange for prop
erty outside of city Inquire at 357 North Main
Street Thomas Desiardins. isti4s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22
Montpeller 3 Walls Riyer Railroad
For Sale or Exchange!
TWENTY-FIVE HORSES

Driving horses a speciality.
Also a few good secondhand
work horses, at w. E. Bixby' S
new Feed, Sale and Exchange
Stable, East Barre. Vt. Few
rods from the old stable, on
road leading to Washington. J
Orange County Tel 67-57.
N. +. Tel. 41-2.