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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06

dated April 5, 1895. 1t read:
Send the balance Of the property at
once or take the consequences.
MEMO.
I am endowed with a fair amount
of curiosity and, fortunately for me,
have the means to crafty it. I tele-
phoned a prominent detective agency
to send me a good man. 1t sent
me Evan Hunt. Showing him my
desk. l told him where 1 had bought
it and directed him to trace it's own
ership. The next day he reported that
the storekeeper from whom I had pur-
chased it had obtained it from the
estate Of Peter Driscoll, a man who
had been found murdered one morn.
ing in his bed.
was very much moved By the news.
1 saw at once that the discovery Of the
paper placed upon me an obligation to
turn the letter over to the authorities.
But as I am Of a retiring disposition I
did not relish being mixed up in a
murder case. 1 concluded to prosecute
my Investigations further before max
ing the matter public. Pledging my
detective to secrecy, l showed him the
paper I had taken from the desk and
directed him to find the writer. The
signature Memo" was undoubtedly as
handwriting was that of the person
who had made the demand since those
who levy blackmail are not likely to
impart a knowledge Of what they are
doing to any N else.
It was fully a month before he re-
ported hat he had found a man whom
he believed to be the writer Of the
letter. No clew had ever been found
to lead the police to the murderer Of
Peter Driscoll. Hunt had secured an
acquaintance with Driscoll's family.
They had been rich, but discovered at
the death of their father that the prop
erty, which had consisted of interest
bearing stocks and bonds, had disap-
peared. They had concluded that he
had been specializing and lost it. They
had been obliged to give up the hand
some house in which they lived and
had sold their furniture at auction.
Hunt questioned them to discover if
they suspected their fathers property
had passed to the mar who had writ
ten the letter. but found they had
never heard Of him.
A great many discoveries are stun
bled on. Hunt stumbled on the man
who wrote the letter. He talked with
every one who had known Driscoll
and learned incidentally from n of
Driscolls acquaintance. a banker,
that Driscoll had kept an account with
him. Hunt succeeded in inducing the
man to let him have a peep at Dris-
coils account. One man, an Italian
named Vechi. had received large
amounts for which there was no ex-
PLANTATION. Hunt then asked Driscoll's
widow to permit him to look over her
husbands papers. Among them he
found a letter the handwriting Of
which correspondent with that Of the
note I had discovered. In the note 1t
was disguised, but not SO successfully
but that Hunt suspected it was the
same as in the letter he had compared
It with. An expert proved that he was
right. Vechi lived as a poor man,
keeping a shop in which he dealt in
odds and ends. ~curiositIes. and die
something in the way of autographs
Of prominent persons.
When we had laid our plans, ! went
with Hunt to vechi's shop. The Ital-
! ian had as d~isagreeabIe a face as any
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Cooked Salad Dressing.

Allow to three fresh eggs three table
%spoohfuls gdod olive oil. three table,
%spoonfuls vinegar, three tablespoonfuls
thin eouillon or water and salt and
patfika to season. Beat all the ingre-
dents together with an egg beater,
then put into a double boiler, having
boiling water in the outer vessel. Cook,
beating with the egg beaten, until
thickened. Remove the inner pot from
the outer hot bath and beat a little
longer until partially cooled. Finish
the cooling process and it is ready for
serving.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Lamb Kidneys With Bacon.

Split six kidneys in halves and re-
lmove the thin outer skin. Fry six
slices of bacon until crisp. Remove
them from the fat and keep hot. Dip
the kidneys in -four and brown quickly
on both sides in the bacon fat. When
brown add hot water to nearly W.
a tablespoonful of tomato catchup and
a tablespoonful Of table and cook
for five minutes. keeping them just be
low the boiling point. Serve on a hot
platter with the bacon as a garnish.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Feather Biscuit,

INTO q quart of flour put EWo level
teaspoonfuls of baking power and sift
all together three times Chop into
the -four a great spochful Of lard or
other shortening and chop to a coars
powder. Add a little salt. Stir all to-
gether. handling as much as necessary
with a wooden spoon and putting the
hands into the dough as little as prac-
ticable. Lift out upon a Toured board,
roll qulcSly and lightly into a sheet.
cut into grounds and bake Immediately,
'Serve;nS soon as baked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
HUMOROUS QuPs.
Ough.

Jacques loves the English tongue. although
He finds the spelling tough,
And when he does not really knough
He does a little blough
And spells the termination sough,
Making the queerest slough.
For when he tries himself to plough
His way with trouble through
The words he jotted down but nough
He finds it will not dough.
He gazes stupid as a cough
And fails to find a clough.
When back across the channels trough
He sails. as pale as dough,
He fears his countrymen will scough
To see his spelling cough
Even in French a little ough
And hardly CONNIE IL Tough.
Punch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Cheese Straws.

Make a good puff paste and roll it
into a thin sheet. StreW it thickly
with Parmesan or other dry cheese,
grated and mixed with a dash of cay
enne. Fold over upon itself and roll
out once. Cut into long, slender strips
and bake to a golden brown. Keep in
a dry place so that the pastry will not
get soft.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Boiled d cookies.

One cup Of lard, a cup of sugar
(creamed) and a cup of boiled cider, to
which add a teaspoonful Of soda. Add
to sugar and lard -four enough to roll
not too stir and add a little salt.
These IRE better with cne egg and half
butter for shortening.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
An Apprehension,

"What do you think Of this idea of
letting baseball players appear in
~vaudeville?"
II don't know how it will work out"
replied the fan, ''but I'm afraid that
when the season comes around some
fellow will forget himself and start
up n ballad when he ought to be slid
ing to second w Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Will This Ra NAeessarx2

Eyes, and what are all those war
vessels over there?"
That's the north Atlantic auxiliary
fleet"
whats the good of it,"
why, it's only use is to provide safe
landing places for the aeroplanes."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
BEREsFoRD IS AND GRoucHY

England's Popular Sailor Retired by
Age Limit.
Lord Charles William Beresford has
been retired because Of having reach
ed the age limit-sixty-tive-in, the
British navy. and this action is re-
garded abroad as a matter Of national
Importance because of his great popu-
larity. The famous Irish sailor is o
both equity and grouchy.
The admiral has always been a fight
er. not only at the capture of Alexan-
dria. in the Sudan and other engage
ments on behalf Of his sovereign, but
in naval politics as well. His greatest
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Explained

Young Lady-You say you were on a
raft for six weeks and had nothing to
eat but mutton. Where did you get
the mutton from?
Old Salt-Well. you see, miss, the sea
was very choppy."-London Tit-Bits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Experientia Docet.

Parson-When you feel that dread.
full craving for drink, my poor friend.
you should pray-pray %fervently.
Deadbeat-I do, but you don't know
wot hard hearts them publicans have.
p. I. p.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Not Definite.

"And if you marry my daughter"
said old Gotrox, "how long will it be
before you call on me for aidg"
Cant say" answered the young
man. ut depends on how long it is
before she wants to eat" - Chicago
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Easy.

Thomas Cat {reading his newspaper)
What nonsense people talki Inever
found It at all difficult to come back"
-Browning's Magazine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
He's Surely One.

"Pop!"
ayes, my boy"
"What is an ultimate consumer"
"Why, you are, my on. You're al
ways the last one to leave the table
-Yonkers Statesman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
An Unfailinu Sian.

Am afraid Maud's second marriage
is q failure"
did she say 500"
no, but she's beginning to speak
we'll of her first husband."-New York
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06

"Im sure he'd make a good hus-
band"
What makes you think SOP"
He never forgets to take my gloves
out of his pocket when I give them to
him to carry for me."-Detroit Free
Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Its keynote.

Il heard of some optimistic souls
suggesting a salvation rally in Wall
street. What do you think such a
movement should take as its motto?"
Its ordinary onev'Let us prey
Baltimore American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
A Stones Throw.

"The ancient Romans had a catapult
that could hurl rocks more than a
mile"
"Now l understand it,"
"What?"
"My landlord told me this house was
a stones throw from the depot. He
must have had it on his hands since
the time OF the Caesars."-Cleveland
Leader.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Result Of a Fad.

Poverty came in at the door.
Love immediately flew out of the
window.
"Ah." said those who observed, "this
is what m Of being fresh air fad
dists!'-Judge's Library.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
whv He Had Own wav.

Carr--Jones has his own way in his
house.
Barr-Yes. but his wife always tells
him what he is going to do before.
hand.-St. Louis Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06
Bottled Inspiration.

HE writes a great deal for chill.
dren.'
"How does he get himself in the
emood?"
Drinks milk for a beverage."-Buf-
falo Express.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-04-06

We waste a lot of sympathy on the
u%nderdog, but the n that comes out
on top gets the bone.
The mar who is given to- self pity
seems to do such a good job of 1t that
nobody else ever thinks Of Offering any
pity.
Never allow your mind to wander.
Remember what q diticult thing com.
ang back %.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-04
WATERBURY.

Rev. and Mrs. w, l. Boicourt are in
Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Lowe are NOV
ing into the Warren house near the hos
pital.
Mr.. Thiebault is away from his duties
at the hospital because OF the serious
illness OF his father.
Miss Welthy Booker is spending two
weeks with friends and relatives in
Springfield Mass, Brooklyn and New
York and New Britain, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gabree, Mr..
and Mrs. Bertrand Gabree, Miss Abbie
Baldwin, Miss Mary Baldwin and Mrs.
Ellen Mills OF Montpelier were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gabree Sunday
The body of George Kennedy was
brought here for burial yesterday from
Burlington, accompanied by his son.
Dion Kennedy; also Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Lord and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Lord. Mr.. Kennedy was rs years of
age and was formerly an attorney in
this place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-04
Ladies' Goats and Suits

Nearly every express brings new
values Of Suits or Coats into our de.
partment. This week we have received
large invoice of separate Coats in col.
ors and black These are the seasons
latest cuts and are little under price.
The separate line of Coats that we
have just received to sell at $1,000
are made of a good quality, all wool
serge, and are made with the plain
and sailor collars and finished with
braid.
At $1,000 are some of the best
values in separate Coats We have ever
put out. These are few mixtures in
a regular $16,50 quality and also a
line OF plain colors in an extra good
quality.
At $500 are lot of Coats in
blues and blacks that are made in the
latest spring styles and are regular
$500 Coat. These come in the ex-
ira large sizes as well as small. They
are made with the medium and sailor
collars.
In the better grades are some sample
Coats that will interest those who want
a nobby separate Coat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-04
Ladies' Separate Skirts

As the season starts in every mdca-
ton points to one of the largest sep
arate Skirt seasons we have had for two
years. The separate coat is partly re.
sponsible for this demand for the Skirt.
AT s3,9S we are putting out spe-
cial, all wool Panama SSirt. Is made
in one of the seasons best styles and
comes in all eolors and black.
At $3.50 is a good value in a Pam
anna Skirt, both in blacks and colors.
At 1913 we have got an unusually
strong line of separate Skirts in both
colors and black. These are made in
both plain cloths and mixtures.
At $3.50 and Ss.75 are a mum.
Der of very good values in the seasons
best styles.
The Wolfe Skirt is more popular than
ever. These are sold mostly in blacks.
We only carry the Altman quality,
which is a hard twisted yarn that will
not sag or pull.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-04
The Daylight Store
JOHN BANISTER.
An English vioIinist Who Won Fame
In tho Seventeenth Century.

An English VioIinist Who Won Fame
In tho Seventeenth Century.
Public concerts owe their direct en-.
enlargement to John Banister, who
had won fame by his playing on the
violin and who succeeded the cele-
brated Baltzar as leader of Charles
Ills band of twenty-four violins.
Pepys. In an entry In his diary for
February. 1867. tells us the court Cos
sip Of the day-"how the kings viallin
Banister is mad that the king hath a
Frenchman come to be chief OF some
part Of the kings musique."
Banister's concerts at the close of
the year 1872 were advertised in the
London Gazette as follows: These are
to give notice that at Mr.. John Ban
listers house lnow called the musick
school, over against the George tav-
ern in White Fryers, the present Mon
day will be musick performed by ex-
ceIlent masters. beginning precisely at
4 Of the clock in the afternoon. and
every afternoon for the future pre-
cisely at the same hour"
Four year later on we read again.
aAt the academy in Little Lincoln's
Inn Fields will begin the first part of
the parley of instruments. composed
by Mr.. John Banister." The admis-
sion was at this time as a rule a shil-
ling, and these concerts seem to have
been held pretty regularly down to
within short time of Banister's
death. which took place in 1679.-Lon-
don Graphic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-04

The common peanut originally came
probably from tropical America. Pea
nuts were introduced into the United
States In the days of the colonies. Bo-
tanically the peanut belongs TO the
same group of plants as beans and
peas. but the peanut natures its fruit
or nut under the surface of the soil.
not above ground, as do most other
leguminous plants. Properly speaking,
the peanut is a pea rather than nut,
the term nut having been added on
account of its fiave-. which is similar
to that of many of the true nuts. The
peanut is known under the local
names of goober. goober pea, pindar,
groundpea and groundnut.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-04
TALK OF THE TOWN
santifnl hamburgs al Fits


Beautiful hambmgs at Fits
Ladies percalc and ginghan dresses at
Vaughans.
II you want good tailored suit sec
Abbott's new values.
r. L. Ellsworth Of Cambridge was in
the city yesterday on business.
William Atenis of New York City is
employed at the Barre Candy kitchen.
Buy your gloves, hosiery, ribbons,
fans and neckwear at Fits, for the
ball
There will be meeting of division !,
a. 0. H., this evening at 7 o'clock
sharp.
Philip L. Shaw of Mortified, Mass, is
spending several days with friends in
the city.
Everything arranged for your conven-
fence and prompt service at Ross bar
Der shop.
Only three more days to buy muslin
underwear at 10 per cent. discount at
Vaughan's
Barre granite quarries with about $50
acres quarry land for sale. Worth in
yestigating
The second annual banquet of the
Italian Athletic club will be held to-
morrow evening
Mrs. f. Z. Wallen and son, Benjamin,
OF Middlesex, are visiting at the home
of George Walker, ir.
Have you visited the children's de.
partment in the Frank MeWhorter Co,
store? Lots of new styles.
Mrs. and Miss Fasini of Blackwell
street will leave for France tomorrow,
for an eight months visit.
Get our prices on blue flame oil stoves
and poultry netting before purchasing
elsewhere The n. d. Phelps Co.
James Flynn has resumed his duties
at Goddard seminary, after passing
few days at his home in Moretown.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Batchelder, for
merly Of Barre, are visiting friends and
relatives in the city for few days.
James G. Tassie and John Tassie, who
were called to North Hero by the death
Of their sister, returned home yester-
day.
Regular review Harmon hive, No. !,
L, 0. T. NJ, Wednesday night at I
o'clock. Initiation. Refreshments aft
er the review
A meeting OF the Barre Rangers foot
ball club win be held in the pavilion
Saturday evening at I o'clock. r. Me-
Knight, the president, requests that
every member be present.
We have a lot Of muslin curtains at
4sc. 65c, SOC and csc per pair that are
extra good values If in need of cur
tains YOU viii do well to look these
over. At Perry's Saturday.
Fred W. Sutor, secretary and treas
urer of the qnarryworkers union, is ex-
pected home this evening, after spend
ing several days in Long Cove, Me, on
business connected with the union.
The baseball game scheduled between
Goddar seminary and Vermont academy
at Saxtons River Saturday has been
cancelled and game with the Italian
Athletic club to be played at the campus
has been substituted. Goddard had ex-
pected to arrange a game with Yer
GENES high school to be pulled off on
the trip that would include SaXtons
River but this plan fell through and the
long trip to Saxtons River for only one
game did not appear feasible TO the sem
mary management. Saturdays game
will be called at $3.50 o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-04
Some Wives Object to

life insurance. Widows never do. Many
wives who objected TO insurance. but
were overruled, are living comfortably
through the foresight of their husbands
National Late Insurance Co. of Yer.
mont. s. S. Ballard, general agent, Law
renee building, Montpelier VI. (Mu-
tuall
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-04
Special Values i'm
Muslin Curtains
For Saturday
For Saturday

Chance for Savng-Ifin need of Muslin Curtains you
buy pretty good advantage will save money
Muslin Curtains.
4SC PaT-Good quality muslin, with 5 tucks ruff
fled edge IL yards long, 80 inches wide Curtain usually
selling for 60c pair. We have lot for 4Sc pair
Csc Par-Extra good muslin, deep ruffled edge hem
stitched SO inches wdc extra good value
soc Par-Muslin Curtain, trimmed with one row inch
lace insertion ucks and deep rued edge IL yards
long SO inches WIDE SOC pair Saturday
csc Par-Muslin Curtains of fine muslin, with 5 rows
IA inch ucks, inch hcmstitched rue good size in fact
a regular $1.25 Curtain We have them for CSC pair.
PERRY q CAMP.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-09-24
POLITICAL CONDITIONS

IN THE WEST.
 Out here in the west, people for years have been pleading for @ fair, legitimate and just reduction of tar iff burdens. They voted for presi- dent Taft upon his assurance in his constructions of the republican plat form. that he would call a special ses- sion for the purpose of revising the tarin and that such revision would result in 3 substantial reduction of tariff duties. The Payne-Aldrlch tar in bill was a bitter disappointment and humiliation to the people and this accounts for their extreme content with the practical efforts of the dem ocrats to undo the wrong inflicted by the last congress.
 Then, the efforts of the democrats to reduce the expenditures of govern. ment; the elimination of large num- bers of clerks without employment. The calm, careful, deliberate efforts by Investigating committees to ascer- tain the facts so as to furnish a rem. edy for many abuses-all appeal to the average citizen as efficient and patriotic
 So that it is not to be wondered at that democrats are enjoying a feel ing of pride and satisfaction. In fact men, who for years had little to say about their affiliatiou with the demo cratic party, are nov out in the open boldly proclaiming their allegiance to the party of Jefferson. There is a buoyancy of feelingf and a well set tied conviction in the hearts of the rank and file as they look into the future which is so bright with prom ise of democratic success. With this buoyancy of feeliug-with this conf dence, there is also the sense of grave responsibility. Democrats have nev- CT wanted success merely for the sake of official spells; they have want cd success because they believed that democratic success meant something for the people of the nation, and now as the responsibility Of government is about to be placed, as they firmly believe, upon the shoulders of de- mocracy, they realize that democra- cy must measure up fully to the prin- ciples and promises of the party. They all realize that we are living in new era-an era in which govern. ment, whether state or national, must be administered in behalf of the peo- pie. old abuses must be, and will be, corrected. Party ties are no longer strong enough to drag men to the polls to give their endorsement to measures of theft and extortion. The progressive tendency of the times must be recognized, and legislation must express the modern thought of fr, haf afrz themselves from the shackles which for years have bound them hand and fOOt.-Hon. Martin J. Wade, on Pc litical Conditions in the West" in Nor man E. Maok's National Monthly.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-09-24
AN ARIZONA LUXURY
(LOrdsburg IIberaD

NL-Oi NSbuTS LauEEalB
 Lamar Cobb, who is q candidate for the nomination as congressman from Arizona. was in the city Satur- day, on his way to northern Ar1zona, to tell the democrats how import ant it Is 10 them to vote for him in the primary election. Arizona's pri- mary election law makes 1t an ex peDsive thing to be a candidate for office, especially a territorial office The candidate has to travel all over the territory to interview the voters of his party, and he has 10 travel alone, because the other candidates who want the same office could not help him. The common people of the demOcrauc party have discovered that they were handed a lemon when this primary election law was passed, for only a man with a large bundle can make the campaign. Luckily MT Cobb Is a rich man. and can afford to make the struggle. The law was passed by a democratic legislature. and signed by Governor Kibby a re- publican, who told the committee that went to urge him to sign it, that he could gladly do so. as he knew noth- ing that would give the democratic party more trouble in the long run, than would this primary election law
Bisbee daily review., 1911-09-24

a publishers banquet in New York, this toast:
 To the publisher, who always drinks his wine out of the authors skull"
 The twenty-five directors looked around at each other, but not one of them stood up.
 Each of you who had s1,000 stand up,' persisted Dr. Johnston.
 The directors looked at eoch other and laughed. but none of them arose
 Dr. Johnston kept putting the prop osition, lowering the amount by S100 each time. and when he got down to S150 one of the directors stood up and said that was the amount of his capital when he began business.
 The majority of the others began without a dollar.
 Dr. Johnston himself, estimated to be worth we'll on toward half a mil Hon dollars, began his business career without even pair of shoes.