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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
DATE GROWING.
What Has Been Done on California
Desert Land.

Desert Land.
At the annual dinner of the National
Geographic society given in Washington
not long ago dates which had been grown
in the federal and state cooperative
date garden at Mecca, Cal, were eaten
by the members and guests, says the
National Geographical magazine. They
were the first American dates which
We're ever served at large public func-
ton. The dates represented story OF
exploration and agricultural inyestiga-
ton by our government as full of fas-
einating detail and as thorough from
scientific standpoint as any eXplora
tions ever conducted by any govern.
ment.
They were American grown dates of a
variety which has become the most ia
nous date of North Africa-the Deglet
Noor-and they represent one of the
more than 200 varieties now growing
in the deserts of our Southwest, We
have in Arizona and California more diff
ferent varieties of dates than there are
in any other region in the world-dates
tan, brown, purple and black; dates so
soft and syrupy that they must be eat
Ell on the spot. and even dates for cook
ing.
The foreign grown dates on sale in
our shops are. for the most part, the
soft, sticky varieties just the kinds
best adapted to catch and hold the fly.
ing dust and dirt of the Arabian viii
lagos where they are packed, and our
cleaner methods of handling will UNI
doubtedly aid the popularity of Amer
ican-grown dates.
To get these dates into the country
it has taken three expeditions TO the
Sahara; two expeditions up the Nile, one
to the oasis of nlnis, one to the oasis
of Siwa--for % years unvisted by a
white malone to Baglad, and one to
Baluchistan; while to get them estab-
lished in Arizona and California has
meant years more Of careful, scientific
work. Not only the soils of the va
rious countries from which the dates
came. but the soils in which il was
purpose to grow them had 10 be studied
that they might be compared. Tempera-
ments had to be made to see how much
salt the date palms could stand in their
water. So much of the detail
of cultivation had to be studied among
the Arabs that one of the explorers of
the department OF agriculture studied
Arabic to facilitate his work.
Date growing is an industry adapted
to the small growers and bomemaker
rather than to the operations Of stock
or capitalists, because the
palms are rather slow to propagate, ard
need good deal of personal attention.
The localities where the cultivation can
be successfully carried on are limited
in extent and scattered over southern
California, parts of Arizona and possibly
Texas In an average year one tree will
produce 40 pounds of commercial dates,
which bring wholesale price of %
cents a pound As one acre contains so
trees, the average product will probably
be worth $500 an acre. Trees in Africa
often bear for century.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
Friday and Saturday, May II, 10

afternoons and evenings, at and 7
o'clock, at our store in the Grange build
ing. the following described line of goods,
consisting of crockery, china, glassware,
tin, iron, enamel and wooden ware, wash
benches, wringers and tubs, clothes dry
ers and baskets, hardware stone jars,
stone meat tubs, brooms, fruit jars and
kitchen ware, toilet articles, books and
stationery, ladies', gents and children's
fancy dry goods and host of other arti-
cles not mentioned Do not miss this
big spring sale. A grand opportunity.
Everything goes to the highest bidder,
regardless of cost or price. Come and
bring the whole family.
Remember the date-May IL and Is.
afternoon and evening. Remember the
place-Grange building, Williamstown,
Vt.
c. N. KENYON & co.
c. F. SMITH, Auctioneer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
How Malta Became European.

Malta underwent a geographical as
we'll as a political change through its
acquisition by England In 1914. 1t had
always been regarded as part of Afri'
ca, to which It seemed to belong both
from topography and language. After
its annexation. however. 1t was discov-
cred that the garrison was entitled to
the higher pay granted to troops en-
ployed out of Europe and was there
fore more privileged than the soldiers
In the Ionian islands. To remedy this
parliament passed an act decreeing
that so far as pay went Malta should
be regarded as part of Europe. 1t
used to be a joke that Malta had be-
come European by act of parliament,
and the Jest soon became a reality
London Standard
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
The Demons of the Swamp

are mosquitoes. As they sting they put
deadly malaria germs in the blood Then
follow the icy chills and the fires of
fever. The appetite flies and the strength
fails; also malaria often paves the way
for deadly typhoid. But Electric Bitters
kill and cast out the malaria germs from
the blood; give you fine appetite and
renew your strength. after long suf-
fering," wrote VIM. Fretwell of Lucama,
n. c., "three bottles drove all the ma
laria from my system, and I've had good
health ever since" Best for all stom-
ach, liver and kidney ills. so cents at
Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF REMIs PIKE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
OF Washington, Commissioners, to receive, ex-
anime and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate OF Bemis Pike,
late of Cabot in said District, deceased, and ali
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notie, that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the Office of the Town Clerk. in the
town of Cabot in said District, on the sth day
OF June and the 18th day OF October next, from
10 O'Clock A. NJ. until O'Clock r. NJ, on each
OF said days and that six months from the l5th
day OF April a. ID. 1919, Is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors TO present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Cabot. this SOth day of April, A. ID.
1912.
STEPHEN b. BLODGETr. Commits
CLYDE LANCE, stoners.
may 1915
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
ESTATE OF TuEREsA A. CAMP.

STATE OF VERMONT, rhe Honorable
District of Washington, IS. Probate Court for
the District aforesaid; To all persons inter
ested in the estate OF Theresa A. e mp, late OF
the City Of Barre in said District, deceased,
Greeting:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 22d
day OF May next for examining and allowing
the account of the Admins TRAITOR of the estate
of said deceased, and for a decree of the
residue OF said estate to the lawful claimants
of the same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be given TO all persons interested in
said estate by publishing this order three weeks
SUCCESSFULLY previous TO the day assigned. in
the Barre Daily Times, a newspaper pu blisbed
at the City of Barre in said District.
Therefore yeu are hereby notified to appear
at the Probate once in Montpelier in said
District on the day assigned. then and there
to contest the allowance of said account II You
see cause and to establish your right as heirs,
iegatees and lawful claimants 10 said residue
Given under my hand, this LIST day of May
1912
ms a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

An English importer IN New York
told story illustrative Of the pride Of
the late Duke of Fife.
"a very rich woman in Grosvenor
square," he said, "once asked the duke
to dinner in terms like these:
"'Mrs. Paryenu's social secretary is
desired to invite the Duke of Fife to
dinner on the 18th inst. at O'clock
ITO this invitation came back the
answer:
The Duke OF Flies piper is desired
to inform Mrs. Parvenu's social secre-
tary that the Duke of Fife declines her
Invitation. '"-W Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
How's This ?

we offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
CatarTh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, q.
We, the undersigned, have known r. J. Che.
ney for the last 10 years. and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, Ohio
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free Price as
cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
perilous Comparison.

'rNow." said the professor of astron
omy, who was trying to be entertain
Ing. THE most beautiful star | know
of Isl
BE careful. professor" whispered
the hostess. ''the lady TO whom you
are speaking Is a prima DONNA
Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
Auction Sale
KEhYON'S DEPARTMENT STORE
Williamstown. Vt.

As we are closing out and propose to
discontinue our branch store at Williams
town, and to save the expense of moving
and to give our former customers in VIII
Jamestown and vicinity the opportunity
to stock up and to purchase goods at
their own price for two days and even
ings, we will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder. on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
A QUARTER CENTURY

Before the Public. over five million samples
given away each year. The constant aHd in
creasing sales from samples prov the genuine
merit OF Aliens Foot Ease, the Antiseptie
powder TO be shaken into the shoes for Corns
BunIons, Aching, swollen, Moist Tender feet
Sold eyerywhere. s5c. Sample FREE Address
Allen S. Oimsted, Leroy, \. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
THE TRUE TEST
Tried In Barre 1t Has Stood the
Test.

lileu IN Ddiic ~ mas olOOu tne
Test.
The hardest test is the test of time,
and Doan's Kidney Pills have stood it
well in Barre. Kidney sufferers can
hardly ask for stronger proof than the
| following: esae
L. w. Roweil, 81 jefferson, ST., Barre,
vt. says; Il have no hesitation in
endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills for they
are a beneficial remedy for backache
and other kidney disorders. For sew
eral years | was annoyed by kidney
complaint, the principal symptom being
pain in the small of the back. There
was soreness across my kidneys and 9th
er evidences Of kidney trouble were
present. Having heard a great deal
about Doan's Kidney Pills, ] decided to
give them a trial. / used the contents
of two boxes and at the end of that
time / noticed change for the better
| continued taking this remedy until the
pains entirely disappeared" Statement
given Sept. s, 1908.
Always Effective.
On May "a, 1911, Mr.. Rewell said: 81
am pleased to confirm my former state
ment endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills. |
have occasionally used this remedy and
it has always given me the best of re-
suits. consider Doan's Kidney Pills
a valuable kidney medicine and | cheer
fully recommend them"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name--Doan'c--and
take no other,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
DENTISTS AT BURLINGTON.
Nearly One Hundred Present at Opening
Session of State Association.

Burlington, May l6.-The Vermont
Dental society opened its annual meet
ing at the hotel Vermont yesterday aft
ernoon with nearly 100 members pres
ent. Vice-president f.. H. Brown of
Enosburg Falls presided in the absence
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
FOUR LINES FOR % CENTS

The Times viii publish Wants, Lost
and Found, For Sale, To Let, etc.--short
advertisements the rate of four lines
for twenty-five cents for the first inser.
ton and FIVE cents for each subsequent
insertion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
A Closed Mouth.

Man is a good deal like fish. You
know. the ish would never get into
very serious trouble If IL kept its
mouth shut
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
The D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency
BARRE, VERMONT

FOR SALE - Five tenement house. with
barn teight stals), three minutes walk from
the postofiice. Earning capacity, sixteen per
cent II interested, look il up. W. G, Good
win, 20 Prospect Street. 49t6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
rIrrEEy-ACRE PLACE ron SALE

A good place for poultry or for an elderly
couple. Good house and barn; running water,
Five acres Of tillage, balance pasture and wood
land. On good road six miles from two good
railroad villages. On rural free delivery and
telephone lines. Price, $4,000; terms, $4,000
agency or of A. c. Templeton, Randolph, Vt. 80
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

Orde. and falsehood cannot subsist
ogether.-Carlyle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST Wednesday m0rhinE, small sum of
money, between Berlin Street aud X. L. Ciark's
Finder please return to Times Office. 53tls
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mrs. wrrsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY WARS by MILLIONS o.
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II
SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS.
ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, and
Is the best remedy for DIARRHdA. 1t Is alb
soiuteiy harmless. BE sure and ask fer Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE - About So acres IS nice tillage
land. rest wooded. Two miles from Barre city.
. Toe 5000 Edgar Trow, Cliftondale, Mass
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
Real Estate Bargains

HOUSE, BARN, HEN HOUSE, and about
one and one half acres of good land on Mer-
chant Street. Very pleasantly situated and an
ideal place for party who wants an inexpensive
home with land, Five-room house in good
repair. Hen house is new. Plenty of fruit.
You can make living on this place; but II
YOU want to work In the sheds part Of the
time, this is just what you have been looking
for. Price $4,000. 81
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
BOARD AND ROOMS

TG RENT - Two large front rooms with all
modern conveniences; also table beard, at 20
Ayeril Street Sstf
TABLE BOARD AND ROOMS - At The
Woodbine," 81 jefferson Street 222u
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
ABOUT THE STATE
Happenings of Interest From Diff
ferent Sections.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Munson, sr.,
observed rhe 55th anniversary of their
marriage Friday at their home in West
ford
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR SALE-Newly finished house, absolutely
up to date, situated on the Barre and Mont
pelIer read Owner wishes to sell for business
reasons. II interested, telephone PAW, or
inquire of David ID. Mercer. 29lu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

Rev. w. j. Ballou of Ludlow will sail
from Boston Saturday to pass the sum
mer abroad. He expects to reach Mont
real on the return trip September 2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

LARGE LOT on Sheridan Street, about two
minutes from Main street Very choice loca-
tion and will be sold cheap. 81
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

The Verd Mont Mill Co. is starting
looms in the old brick mill at Ludlow as
fast as stock and machinery can be Sc
cured. The company has two years
lease of the premises and large mum
Der of orders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR sALE-A new house just completed,
situated in a residential portion OF the city, on
Nelson Street Best Of birt fnish with hard
wood floors steam heat. bath. hot and cold
water set tubs and electric Zig hts. Ii is
thoroughly built house SACK plaster. 1t Is
located on large lot and on dry soil, within
two minutes walk OF the car line. This is an
ideal proposition for one wanting home on
easy terms. Harry g. Patterson. 302tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR sALE-One large building LOT on Pat
terssn Street. Just the spot you want Tor
home. Inquire of Richard Veale. ls0tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

Edward Mclaughlin, who moved last
week from one place to another in West
Rutland, had to carry setting hen I'M.
der his arm for two miles and whii1
on the journey two chickens were
Matched.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

A service took place at the Congrega
tional church at Manchester on Sunday
morning, May 5, in memory of Miss
Anna Elizabeth Isham, one OF the vic
Tins of the Titanic disaster Nearly ev-
cry summer of Miss Isham's life, previ-
Gus to the death of her father in 1890,
was passed at Ormsby hill, the Isham
summer home there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE

will take out automobile parties either BY
the day or the hour. Terms reasonable. A. II.
Norris, Williamstown. Tel. connections. Soft
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
BUSINESS CARDS.
CARL G. PERKINS
Electrical Engineer and Contracto

Electric Fixtures and Supplies
Electric Wiring of AL Kinds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR SALE-A modern granite plant, $50 feet
long by 60 feet wide, good for two ganrs OF
men; up to date in every way and Is centrally
located on the Montpelier ana WellL River
track. The price is low. Inquire OF or address
Sweeney Brothers Granite Company, Mont
pelier, VT so2tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE - One low wheel, solid rubber.
tired carriage. run less than 800 miles. Cos,
slS5.0oj for $1,000 Henry W. knight sal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR sALE--One 1924 heavy duck wall tent
complete. with pole and guys. The N, ID
Phelps Company, Barre, VT. 5Ot6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

HORSES AND OXEN FOR SALE = Five
heavy work horses one pair OF oxen, four
years old. The Orange Lumber Co., Orange
VT. X. Il. ID. No. 1, Barre, VT. sites
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16
Room S, Wood Block, Barre, Vermont

FOR SALE - small farm between Barre
and Montpelier; also cow and Rhode Island
Red hens Inquire Of Peter Johnson, Il. n ID
No. g. Barre. 6Ot6'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

PLANTS FOR SALE - Cabbage, tomato and
celery plants A. w. Allen, sunnyside Farm.
49t6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR sALE-Pigs and shoats. viii. also do
bntehering. Len Batchelder. Telephone call,
J67 NJ 5itf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

A BARGAIN IN ONE HAYNES TOURING
"A CAR - Fully equipped and In first. class
condition. Left with us, and must be sold
at once. Price S65O.O0 The Drown Motor
Car Co., Jefferson Street. 4stf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

100 North Main st. Barre, VT.
Telephones: Store 259-M, House 74-3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

SINGLE MACHINE FOR sALE-New and
cost $40. viii sell for s20I. Capacity about
200 per day. Apply to or address II. S. Clark,
west Iopsham, VT 50tlGs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR SALE - One rubber tired buggy; one
small lumber wagon. Arthur S. Martin, No. As
Park Street. 27tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR sALE-A few seed potatoes. K Garlic.
ton, u Highland Avenue 5Its
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR SALE - at a bargain: one National
Cash Register. bought last fall, list $4,000
Has keys for six clerks Total adding with
printed checks for customers. Inquire of
II. G. Bennett 2srf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

WOOD FOR SALE A. TomasL Telephone
call. farm, 3o7-o3: city call, i77-3 e47tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-16

FOR SALE Five-weeks-old pigs. T. G.
Perrin, East HILL Telephone 1864. ART
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-08
Iron Silk Waists Quickly.

Nothing perhaps is so practical and
useful as the dainty silk waist so much
worn, especially as the washing and
ironing of silk are very easily done. If
two or more waists are to be washed
on the same day, says the Montreal
star, do not wash them at the same
time; sort them into. colors, putting the
white ones along.
Soap Jelly is valuable help and is
easily prepared, though it should not be
made too long beforehand, as. if kept
more than week, it loses its strength.
The quantities used are quarter of a
pound of soap to each quart of water.
Shred the soap finely with the water to
melt slowly until it is clear and with
out humps. Then pour it off into jar
or dish and let it remain until required
When melting the soap, do not boil it
quickly and do not fill the saucepan,
even though you mean to have a big
wash, as the soap is very liable to boil
over and this not only wastes it, but
causes an unpleasant odor in the house.
Have ready three bowls of lukewarm
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-08
Encouraging Recognition.

"The Vermont bank report, like that
of New Hampshire, makes highly pros
porous showing; and a rivalry in thrift
with our over the river neighbors should
be encouraged. Concord Monitor.
This is generous little comment and
happily contrasted with the Smart Aleck
idea OF some photographers to lose no
opportunity for intensifying a mistaken
popular impression that Vermont is
merely wilderness where stage Reubens
are grown. That bank report viii make
any state in the union sit up and take
notice. And it is only one Of many
things in which the slowgoing but per-
sistent Vermont character is rejecting
the best sentiment of its old New Eng
land origin.
Vermont has many things to learn
yet. Vermont is behind her neighhor
in the practical adaptation of some
modern ideas of public service, and ahead
of some in others, She is pretty near
an average probably, taking things by
and large.
But she is not in a place where she
can afford to stand still. She has much
to do and some things yet to learn. She
can simply take courage from the fact
that here and there good neighbors of
impartial mind are willing to give her
credit for what she has done and is
doing.
These are some of the things that 60
toward realizing the New Vermont"
The old state is beginning to cut off her
queue.-St. Adams Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-08
Both Satisfied.

The drug clerk wrapped the bottle Of
cough medicine carefully in neat white
paper scented with tooth powder and
tied the package up with pink string.
''Seyenty-fve cents" he said, setting
it on the counter.
The old man laid down a nickel, slipped
the bottle into his pocket and opened
the door,
That's seventy-fve cents said the
clerk, raising his voice.
well, I've paid ye" grunted the old
man. There's yer fve!'
"Seventy-fve!" shouted the clerk, Sec
ing the old party about to escape.
Il give we five!" yelled the man, as
he made dash for the once an-hour
Bingville electric and boarded il.
"0h, well, sighed the clerk as he opened
the cash drawer and tipped the Scent
piece into it, Eve stand to make cents
anyhow! ladies Home Journal