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Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
To Incline Toward Mercy.

Jim had been far from good boy
during the day and toward nightfall
he realized the fact fully. Being well
acquainted with the workings Of fam
lily discipline he essayed a little d.
plomacy.
Shall you tell father about me?"
he inquired of his mother.
Certainly l shall tell him." respond
ed his mother, with sorrowful firm
ness.
shall you tell him before dinner or
after dinner?" asked the culprit.
After dinner" was the announce
ment.
Mother" and Jim gave a wiggle
Of anticipation, couldn't you have a
blueberry pudding for his dessert?
Couldn't you do that much for me.
other?"-Youth's Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

log in which the markings and h.rk sca,es are
inclined to encircle the trunk like a corkscrew.
Nof Is II Always possible to make perfect boards.
even even II the markings Of the bark in accord
with governing rules, Native intuition difficult
10 oenne, aids considerably in selecting the best
trees. Inc practice of chipping" is final test.
III 'he most remote forests. many miles from
railroad 1t Is difficult to find area even on the
crest of a mountain, that has not been penetrated
Dy the pioneer In search Of splitting timber. Far
from the nearest settlement, in the depth of
virgin forest, the intrepid hunter frequently OBJ
serves these notchings for board trees even when
there is entire absence of other signs of adyanc-
ing civilization.
Out of 81 trees selected and Clipped while OBJ
serving these rules. II discarded The re-
naming four supplied all the lumber necessary
to complete the building operations and a sufi-
cient quantity of choice boards for the mission
furnishings. After saving into eight and ten foot
lengths the logs rolled into position for split
ting. Then followed the scoring preparatory to
splitting with mallet, maui and wedges. In the
diagram of a cross-section Of piece of pine board
timber the entering wedge points the line of the
nrst seam which separates the semcircular
halves. The timber is then quartered and again
split the third time. An 1S-lnch log will produce
eight well-shaped bolts, the most practical and
convenient size for splitting with frow. Each
of these bolts is placed upright into oak crotch.
which is staked firmly to the ground to act as
support in prying. The cutting edge of the frow
blade Is the lower side OF the tool when the
handle is held upright with the blade resting
across the V-shaped end OF the bolt. The heart
is waste, which is split from the bolt with
wedge. When the cutting edge OF the frow blade
is placed these markings the upper or
broad edge of the blade is tapped gently with the
maet This operation starts the board BY rock
ing the upright handle to and fro the blade opens
a seam and is entered deeper with little exertion
Ten or fifteen seconds OF this prying operation
will release perfectly smooth board from the
bolt All of the lumber used is the building oper
ations produced by this method.
The same process was applied to shinge max.
ing. The 5000 A-inch boards required for roof.
ing purposes. all split from 1S-inch log lengths.
were turned out by two operators with mallet and
trow in day and n half.
Other timbers required, such as the solid oak
foundation sils. the pine seepers. flooring sup
ports, the jofsts and the rafters. were all hand.
hewn with broadax from unseasoned trunks.
The work bench for hand planning and finishing
lumber was improvsed from a half-log. "a inches
in diameter. mounted on two large stumps and
held in position with wooden pegs Smaller wood.
pegs used also. to an extent, as a substi-
tute for nails and screws in the building opera.
tions An abbreviated assortment OF carpenters
and cabinet makers tools constituted the outf.
Completed. the dimensions Of the house
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

curios each one of them a pleasant reminder of
some little adventure Of an exciting chase
through the forest. The cozy corner is fitted with
mission seat and all its appurtenances are in the
style and design. Within this corner one may
enjoy the allpervading solace Of knowing the real
ity Of ones surroundings. The imagination is un-
disturbed by the vision of furniture factors
process of initiating the craftsmanship of the po-
Of cushions. some filled with pine
needles and others stuffed with wid-duck feathers,
create a desire to tarry for rest in good. old
fashion comfort gun rack, cartridge BELTS hol-
and other of the articles of hunters para
phernalia decorate the walls each side of this
inviting nook. Tables, chairs bookcase and writ
ing desk all In accord and all hand made Of
raw materials. few clever articles of convert
ibe furniture lend considerable freedom and con-
venience in room that otherwise would be over
crowded. Among these is screened dummy ele-
which takes the place of cellar and refrigera
tor and which may be readily converted into
kitchen table, when required, in carving meats
kneadng dough and for other culinary purposes
The elevator carriage is four feet in height with
series of shelves, and 1t Is constructed that its
top forms a square panel In the floor when the
carriage is lowered out Of view. The whole thing
is SO well balanced with weights operated by cords
and puleys that 1t requires but little effort, with
finger in an iron ring to raise the top to table
height above the floor.
The dining table is cleared after supper and
supplied with a new cloth, all fresh and clean
Then it Is rolled on its large castors to another
part OF the room, directly under hanging lamp
mainder of the evening. The lamp is suspended
through hole In the floor from the ceiling Of the
bed chamber the second floor. When all are
ready to retire the lamp is shifted to the sleeping
apartment by means OF the raising and-lowerin
device.
The most marked display Of ingenuity has been
applied to the kitchen furnishings. Everything but
the cook stove and pipe is home made. Lard pals
and vegetable tins have been converted into cook
ing dishes and utensils of every description. A
goodly amount Of creative genius and twodollar
soldering set produced all Of the tinware used in
the kitchen. On the stove is a cottolene pail that
has been converted into a teapot, complete with
spout handle, cover and inside strainer. Two deep
tin covers soldered together at their rims and sup
piled with spout and handle have produced very
serviceable hot-water kettle. Then there stove
lfters and shovels. frying pans and number Of
other small utensils made from sheet iron stove.
pipe lengths-all bent. soldered and rlveted BY
hand.
Both the kitchen and the bathroom supplied
with running water conducted to the house from
a spring higher up through system of wooden
troughs. The bsthtub is Of wood. enameled with
white paint.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
Her Wedding March.

A young girl who had never heard
Of Mendelssohn's Wedding March"
but was familiar with the more popu-
lar parody on it, was witness to a
wedding cermony in an uptown
church recently. AS the betrothed
pair walked with dignified tread to-
ward the altar to be wed, and the or
gan pealed forth Mendelssohn's inspir.
ing march. the young girl was plainly
shocked. When she arrived at her
home she told her mother Of the cere-
mony and innocently exclaimed: !:
What do you think, mother, they
played Gee Whiz! I'm Glad I'm
Free"
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
STONE MOVED BY THE SUN
Immense Mass Of Granite In Ohio
Cemetery Undereoes Curious
Revolutions.

An interesting object is to be seen
in cemetery of Ohio-a large gran
lite stone weighing two tons, in the
shape Of ball. which Is gradually
turning on its axis. During the last
five years. SO it is said, this ball has
turned fraction over 13 inches.
When the ball was placed in position
an. unpublished spot six inches in diam
eter was purposely left in the socket
of the pedestal whereon it rested. A
little later 1t was noted with astonish-
ment that this spot was turning up
ward on the south side Of the monu.
ment. This curious revolution Of the
polished ball, to lift which would re-
quire large derrick, is supposed to
be due to the suns action, in the fol
lowing manner: The solar rays heat.
ing one side cause the ball to expand
to a certain degree whereas the north
side, which rests mostly in the shade
does not expand to the same extent,
thus causing the ball gradually to
shift its position by turning.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

16x18 feet and there Is a second story and also
kitchen and bathroom annex. The wing is
eight feet wide and extends the length of one end
Of the house.
The main living room is most ingeniously
ranged for both convenience and comfort. 1t is
at once convertible into either sitting room,
dining room or bachelors den. In one corner
OF this room is broad. turning stairway. easy to
ascend, with a rustic balustrade, artisticaly de-
signed-all made of young hickory. The varie-
gated colorings Of the natural bark appear as If
oxidized, which lends feeling of soft warmth
and comfort. The cozy corner is diagonally op-
posite the stairway. Its overhanging shelves are
at once a gallery of interesting Photographic
studies and a miniature museum of natural his
tory. They are a repository for collection OF
Indian pottery, flint arrow heads and implements.
queer freaks of vegetation. fascinating bits of
strange mineral formations, brilliant pumage Of
rare BIRDS hawks claws. antlers and variety Of
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
Warned.

A serious-minded New Yorker, who.
because Of his dignified outlook on
life. has sent his son. aged twelve. to
a particularly strict and proper board
Ing school in New England, unexpect-
edly visited the school last week AS
certaining the location of his young
hopeful's room, he climbed the four
flights Of stairs necessary to reach 1t
and entered. On a mammoth pla-
card suspended from a steel engrav-
ing Of Washington and Generals"
(presented to the youth as a Christ
mas gift by his admiring parent) was
the cheerful sentiment:
Don't spit on the ceiling. We have
lost our ladder"
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
Cause and Effect.

81 see from the papers," said Daw-
son, that there is a great scarcity Of
chorus girls this year.
II was afraid there would be-" said
Wiggles. IT'S only another case Of
cause and effect. The French cham
pagne crop has practically failed. and
Holsters are scarcer than hens teeth
this eason."-Harper's Weekly.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

WHEN RUBBERS BECOME NECESSARY
And your shoes pinch. Allen Foot Ease, the Anti
septic powder be shaken into the shoes the
thing to use. Try 1t for Breaking in New Shoes
olmsted, Le hoy, N Y. Don't accept any substtute.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

A woman can straighten up a mans
desk in five minutes SO effectually that
he won't be able to find anything he
wants In five hours.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
T'cOnflE7EO. the DIMENSIONS or tn
HOUSE ARE rs X 70 EEET"

of bark. These scales
should be long and mar
row. and their design
should show a reason
able amount of regu.
larity. The trend OF
these patches of bark
scale should deviate
but slightly from the
perpendicular. 1t is
impossible to split a
perfect board from a
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

The longer We live the more W,
realize what we might have done bu
didn't
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

Your druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT.
MENT fails to any case of Itching, blind
Bleeding Protrudins FILES in 10 u dAys, bOc.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

All druggists sell the famous Herb rem
edy, Garfield Tea. 1t corrects constipation
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
AmonQ COLLEAGUES,

II am afraid that man speaks before
he thinks"
"Impossible!"
"Why?"
He never thinks"
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
THE ONE DEFECT.

An heirloom" explained the farm
er's wife to her 13-year-old boy. ''if
something that has been handed down
from father to son, and in some in
stances is greatly priced"
I'D prize these heirlooms I'm wear
ing" remarked the youngster. "a good
deal more If they wasn't so long in
the legs" 49, "-~ezine.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

Loud apparel naturally proclaims
the man.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16
Ikal

..~--Sd.
Reporter-Colonel. you and l know
there was money used in electing Lit
tlebraye. How much did 1t cost himf
You may as well tell me. for I'm going
to find out.
Politician-What makes you think
there was-er-bribery?
Reporter-Why. blame 1t. man. he
was elected
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

wilderness Fifty miles off the railroad" in
either direction describes but few isolated spots
that may be pointed to on a very modern map of
the United States. One Of these is in Arkansas.
among those extremely southern ragged spurs OF
the Ozark mountains 1t Is of the very little ter
ritory yet remaining to be taken up under the
homestead laws Its boundary is Hot Springs to
the east, Mona to the west, Guda to the south
and Waldron to the north. In the heart of
this territory in tumble Of the Brushy range.
you may still build house and boast of your
isolation for indeed. 1t is possible reside from
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-16

He creative genius and the construc-
tive ability of Robinson Crusoe, as
portrayed by the vivid imagination
Of Defoe, have been paralleled in the
real life of the pioneer. even during
this final period of frontier reclama-
ton. 1t is satisfying to undertake
to verify the proverbial ingenuity
Of our forefathers in a story that
tells OF what is being done in this
very day by few Industrious home
steaders In Uncle Sans remaining
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-31
TALK OF THE TOWN

Only two more days in which to H.
cense your dog.
"Count-5O.'e m. That is the size
of our chorus, X. p. and Dokey min
strels.
Abbott's is selling the wool dresses
that sold at $500 for only $500, to
close,
Have your picture framing done at
Hooker's, Large line OF mouldings to
select from.
The Nufang dress trousers, and the
Duchess working trousers from the Nc
Whorter Go.
See new line house dresses and wrap
pers. Special prices Saturday, April |,
at Veale & Knights.
There's lot sef satisfaction obtained
in our new display of Eaton-Cranes
linens at Kenyon & Co.'s. store.
You win agree with us that when you
see our "Uncle Toms Cabin" that it
is the only one of its kind. X. P. min
strels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-31
TALK OF THE TOWN.

There's no substitute for the ruIc tool
Get the rule tool
Phone Cutler Bros. No. leo. IL you
want surrey anywhere in the city;
price 25 cents.
See "Topsy' in her wonderful fire
eating cake-walk. At the K 7, and
Dokey Ministries
Good and Plenty. You will say that
it is good, but not plenty, if YOU at
tend the Dokey lniustrels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-31
Millinery Openings.

Mrs Longley viii have a display OF
new hats and millinery goods for Sat
urday, April !, at her parlors, l9 Sum
mer street.
Miss i. Z. Townsend announces her
opening OF spring millinery Friday,
March 81, and Saturday April ], at
her millinery parlors, 80 Washington
street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-31
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
FRIDAY, MARCH 81, 1911.


Fair tonight and Saturday; brisk
west Winds
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
ChcaD Rates to .iutO Races.

The Southern Railway announces
very attractive excursion from all
points to Savannah. Ga, and return
on account OF the Granl Automobile
Races. Tickets will be on sale No
vcmbnr 26, 81, 9S, %, and for trains
scheduled to arrive at Savannah be-
fore noon Of November 30th. final
limit good to reach original starting
point. returning net later than m:d-
night OF Docem Der 4th. 1911. Round
trip rates from Oranscburg. $3.53.
See agent most convenient to you
for full particulars and tickets.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Thief Stole Some Money.

Every big gathering of people draw
II ore or leas thieves and piekpockets,
and the County Fair wac no exception.
One of these thieves is credited with
stealing some money at the Ashe
boarding house on Saturday evening
just before shaking the dust Of tho
city from his feet. The fellow who Is
suspected requested Mrs. Ashe to give
him Beme bills for oliver. To do go,
Mrs. Ashe had to send to her room
for her pocketbeok, which was re-
turned as soon az the exchange waa
made. Later the poeketbook was
needed again, when it was found to
be gone. The money changer was
missing also.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Want Train for This CITY,

An effort is being made to have
a train rum from Orangeburs to Sa-
vannah for those in this section who
wish to witness the Grand Anto
Races in that city ON Thanksgiving
Day. This special train can be had If
Geventy-1vs persons can be found who
will go on It. The round trip on this
train would only cost sS.55. Those
who wish to 90 shoil! notify Agent
Cooper at the Southern freight depot,
or Agent Brunson at the Southern
passenger depot, or Mr.. Benz. Vincent,
at the Bank Of Orangeburg. Speak
up at once.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Married mt Columbus.

Mr.. W. F. Wittc, the efficient man
ager OF Smoaks hardware store. was
happily married on Monjay evening
1T Columbus. Ga, to Miss Jessie
Henry, Of that place. The bride Is
wpll-known in this city, and is 4
most accomplished vocalist and mu,
sician. After their bridal trip, the
young couple will take up their res
iGonce in this city. We congratulate
Nr. Witte on capturing such charm
ing life companion.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Can Hear and See Now.

Charlie, the deaf and dumb twelve
year old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E..
Taylor, of St. Matthews. passed
away Sunday night with ptomaine
poison after a few hours illness.
While here the afflicted little fellow
was the special object Of the love
and affection Of his parents and 9TH
er members Of his family, and his
death was the cause of deep sorrow,
but hiS loved ones here have the
sweet consolation Of knowing that
their deaf and dumb boy is now with
the Master. who opened the eyes of
the blind and loosed the tongues OF
the dumb while on earth. Little
Charlie hears and sees now.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Given = Damage Verdict.

Messrs. ]. A. and J. S. Spires, Of
the Norway section. who sued the At
lantic Coast Line Railway for injuries
received sometime ago an excursion
train to Augusta last winter. 1t will
be remembered that thsre was dis
turbance on the train in which ]. A.
Spires was shot and J. S. Spires was
cut with a knife. The first named
was seriously wounied ana it was
feared at one time he would not re-
over. The case was trie1 at Rarr-
we'll. Messrs. Wolfe & Berry, OF this
city, and r. G.. Holman, OF Darnwell,
representing the Spires brothers. The
jury gave ]. A. Spires $1,000 and j..
8. Spires s4oo damages.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Made q Good Show.

Tho Southern Boil Telephone Com
panJ had a most attractive exhibit
at the County Fair last week. It con-
sisted Of the farmer limo telephones,
farmers exchange and rural switch
boards. The switchboard shown was
in sections and represented three diff
ferent types Of switchboards. The
space In which this exhibit was dis
played was very tastefully decorated
with the colors Of the telephone COM
pany-bluo and white-wita a large
bronze bell suspended In tho center.
Comfortable chairs were placed in
tho space and many accepted the ki1d
Invitation to como in and rest.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Will HaYo Battor QEarters,

Postmaster 5. e. Owens, OF st. Mat
thews, received a notice from the
government Saturday that the post
Office will DO moved from its present
quarters in the hotel building to one
of the stores recently erected by Col.
J. A. Banks. The government has
been trying for several months to Sc
cure adequate quarters and the peo-
pie Of st. Matthews are relieved to
know that definite action has been
taken and that proper accommodation
will soon be had.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Calhoun County Court.

The Calhoun County Court OF
General Sessions convened at st.
Matthews on Monday morning with
Judge DeVore presiding. Solicitor
Hlldebrand and Stenosrapher Glaze
were in their places. and everything
moved OF smoothly. The charge o.
Judge DeVore caused favorable
comment. He gave the grand jury
much food for thought In his dis
course on vaSrancy. A number OF
minor cases were tried and disposed
or One murder case, that Of Luz
cinda Sumter, charged with killing
her husband, was called for trial on
Wednesday. The docket is a heavy
one.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
4 DISTINGUISHED Visitor.

Miss Annie Maria Barnes. the &C
complished editor Of the Young
Christian Worker, stopped over in
Orangeburg On her way from her
summer home in the mountains to
her home ~ Sumr2crville on Monday.
She delivered IN address before the
women's jubilee union missionary
meeting at st. Paul's Methodist
church yesterday afternoon Miss
Barnes i. the author Of several very
interesting hooks, and is a writer Of
force
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
In Honor OF Guests.

Mrs. A. D. Webster entertained II
honor OF der guests, Mrs. Stanley, q
Columbia and Miss Sloppy CT Pitts
bursh, Pa, on last Friday afternoon
The han some home was beautifully
decorated in Southern Smila1, chry
2lnthcmUrs, scarlet sage AMI NUM-
ber OF red candles Euchrr was
Hlave;, and lovely prizes. ali in cu'
slasa, were given. At the close OF
he afternoon, an elaborate tea, ir
several courses was served.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
Chcap Rates for Corn Show.

A. D. Hudson, presidon, Of tive
South Atlantic Corn Exposition, hold
ing is ANNA! corn show in Co'u:"-
bia from December II to &c. in"lu-
s:ve, has been unofflcial!y notified that
The railroads will put On the same
rata for the week Of the exposition
ss they gave for the State Fair. Tick
cts will be sold with coupons attached
good fer admission to the Corn Ex-
position.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-11-23
CHURCH AND PARSONAGE BURN.
The BranchvilIe Baptist SaHer Heavy
Loss by Fire.

The Baptist Church and parsonage,
which were built very near to each
other, at Branchville were completely
destroyed by FIRE about half-past
twelve o'slock On last Monday after
noon, Practically everything In the
church as well as the parsonage was
gotten out and saved in somewhat
damaged condition, but still the loss
to the congregation Is very heavy,
but they will soon overcome it by
their well known pluck and determf-
nation.
The FIRE originated from a defec-
tive flue in the kitchen Of the parson-
age, and was first discovered on the
roof Of the kitchen, having burned
through, and spread very rapidly. It
was fought hard. but the scarcity OF
water made this uphill work, and it
was soon seen that both the parson-
age and the church were doomed to
destruction. The fire fighters did
good and hard work and would have
won out, but for the want Of water.
The loss on the church is $4,000
and over with not a dollar OF insur-
ance, and the loss on the parsonage
lis $4,000 with an insurance Of 81 500.
Only q few months ago the church
and parsonage were put in fine shape,
the church being remedeled and mod
ernized in architecture. The loss Is
very heavy on the congregation, but
they will overcome their difficulties
and soon have a handsomer church
and parsonage than they had before.
This destructive fire teaches the
people of BranchviIle costly les
son, but one that will prove beneflc-
ial and economical in the end il its
teachings are needed. 1t taught the
absolute need Of water system and
we'll equipped fire departm ont.
These things cost money, but they
save ten times as much as they cost,
and town Of Branchville's size and
Importance cannot well do without
them and prosper as she should. The
money invested in such things is
money well spent.