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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

Jennie johnson. claiming her home
A. in New York. thirty ye1rs old. and
Mary Bishop, twcnty-sisht years old.
both ciassed ~ domestics. were ar
rested yesterday on 4 charge Ut steal
ing suitcase from the n, W. Roun-
tree company; and both were charged
with stealing a suit Of clothes from
E'oufaurean. Temple 4 Co. Both were
hailed for rheir appearance In Police
cotft this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

G. r. Burton, charged with obtain
ing money from Henry johnson
on pretense of obtaining
lucrative employment for him in the
Richmond branch of the American
Locomotive Works. was acquitted In
Police court yesterday morning. 1t
Is understood that the case was set
tied out Of court,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
LYNCHBrRG. VA. Oct. s.-A
double wedding of much interest to-
day at Rustburg. Campbell county.
lxas that es-t~ daughters ef John "
Withers, OF that place. Miss Stella
Withers became the bride Of T. J.
Buckley. OF Bedford City. and Miss
Louise Withers the bride of Royston
Jester well known young attorney OF
Iynchburg. Both couples left for a
honey moon together in New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

BUCKINGHAM. VA. Oct s.--A
man named Dolan was arrested in
Lynchburx and lodged in Jail here
charged with stealing a. horse from
Willis Woodv at Winginia. There are
rumors connecting this man Doan
with the tragedy which occurred at
Manteo some time ago. when q man
named Branch was killed and the
store house OF. q W.. .kafteson 4 son
was robbed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
Wild Deer Diving.

BUCKINGHAM. VA. Oct s.-The
wild deer are dying in considerable
numbers. One was found dead near
Judge Halls farm and one near r.
A. Glover's place, and IL Is thought
the disease Is similar to that which
cattle suffered from during the dry
apel,assA hunting party frefs West
Virginia has gone into camp near
Slate river mills. Thew have engaged
Edgar Jones and his pack OF hounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

nor IN Kansas city last night and had
introduced him at the tremendous
meeting at the auditorium, fhe
speaker was scheI uied 10 come
along on the governors car. but as
the guest Of National Committee
man Goltra, OF Missouri. VINO -
using his own private car In the
campaign Mr.. Clark missed the train
and his baggage went on 10 Spring
field. lit was thought by SONG that
he had remained over in Kansas city
purponely to- avoid campo ixninK With
EsoeNrnor WILSON Those who ems
tNrtainei this opinion were dis
1IT1sioned. when, just ~ the governor
sskss snishing speech 10 an audience
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

f. A. Abernethy. a merchant of
Brunswick county, was fined 500 in
Police court yesterday morning on a
charge Of operating his automobile
reckiessly Tuesday night on the Free
bridge. and running into an automo-
bile operated by A. W. Lord. JUS
tice Crtuchneld gave him time in
which to obtain the money from his
bank at Petersburg. The damage to
the other will not exceed, 1t Is said,
SIS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
ROOSEVELT ASSALLS WILSON
+: IN MICHIGAN SPEECHES FOR
HIS TOWARDLABOR

heard. And you're all right. too"
came the quick rejoinder
After leaving here the colonel went
on TO Calumet, TO finish his Michigan
campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
Wilson Club ORGANIZED.

SANDY HOOK, VA. Oct. S.-The
Woodrow Wilson club of Rockets
precinct was organized here today
with the following officers:
II. &. Harris, president: c. III. Par
r.sh,- vice-presidsnt: X. A Siddons,
secretary: Richard Harris, treasurer.
An effort will be made to raise cam
paign funds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
OBITUARY
Mrs.. Matte Merriwether.

Especial to The Richmond Virglnian.)
BTENA VISTA, VA. Oct. s.--Mrs.
Matte Merriwether. wife of DR..
George Douglas Merriwether, died at
her home here at 3 O'Clock this eve
ming, after an illness which extended
over three years.
She was daughter OF the late DIR.
r. A. Sale. of Bedfod county. and was
born in that county. She is survived
by her husband and one daughter,
Mrs. " J. Dickinson. OF Buena Vista.
Funeral services will be conducted
from St. Thomas Episcopal church,
in Bedford county. Friday afternoon,
at $ O'Clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

Auditor C. Lee Moore mas been
county in the case Of the Common
wealth against Moses T. Monteiro, re-
Gently clerk of the county. Mon
teiro 10 said to be short In his ac-
counts to the amout OF, about 5000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
No Arrests Made.
Prohis to Meet.

A call has been issued by W. A.
Rife. OF waynesboro, State chair
man of the Prohibitionists. for .
meeting In the main auditorium of
the Y. NJ. c. A.. at IL o'clock this
morning. All Prohfbitionists are
asked TO heed the cali.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
NEWS Of SOUTH RICHMOND
Aged Man Ii Identified.


Herscheli Sisam. an aged white
man, who. While on his way here
from Cedar Rapids, Ia, to visi. his
daughter In Chsgterfeid county, lost
his memory, was Identified at the city
jail yesterday by his daughter. He
wH found on a train few days ago
and taken to the city Jail until he
could be identified.
Mr.. Siam IL more than eighty
years old and the fatigue from the
long trip and the loss OF sleep proved
too much for him.
When found yesterday by his
daughter he had almost entirely re-
covered and under care II 10 believed
that he will be all right again in q
few days.
He left with her for her home in
Chesterfield county yesterday after
noon.
Begin Work Soon.
Work will begin immediately on
the new cast-iron main which will
be extended across the James river
TO connect the water pipes of Rich
mond with those Of the Southside.
Chewing e. Payne were awarded
the contract to lay the pipes and the
work is to he completed within five
months. The main will be twenty
one inches in diameter and It will
cost $4,000 to construct IL.
Will Meet Tonight.
A meeting of the Citizens associa-
ton Of Woodland Heights will be
held tonight in Woods store. TWEEN
ty-eighth and Semmes avenue. BE-
sides hearing reports from the
various committees other business OF
Importance will be transacted at this
meeting.
No Arrests Made.
According to the bIotter in the
Third police station yesterday was
the auietest holiday the Southsids
has had for several month"; Up to
hast night not scratch had been
made on the police books
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

tossing an opinion 80 strong that II
amounted to actual bias CON
said:
"A remedy must be found for this
sor. of thing. Man after man mas
tak.n this stand and sought bv sub
terfuss to be excused. When We can
ind neither honesty nor PATRIOTISM
in our citizens who make up the 'urs
lists we are helpless"
Becket's Demeanor Changes.
There Was q marked chance in the
demeanor Of Lieutenant Becker rae
wore the same, dark gray suit o.
clothes: the same dark necktfe win
its, purple stripe. but he was more
human.
evidently profitinR by the criticism
az his apparent indifference to the
presence OF his wife during the first
Two DAYS OF the TRIAL he ehtfted the
position Of his chair TODAY 30 that
he could see her without turning en-
tirely around. ana he looked in the d.
rection of her seat often and pleas
antly. The change in Mrs Becker was
inst as noticeable. The anxietv IN her
,face was softenea ,bv the not infre-
ouent smiles excla nxed with her hus-
band.
Last Tslesmaa Rejected. <
George Jeremiah. the last tales
man in the room. was rejected ~ q
Juror whom he develoue~ ~ was 'ac-
ouainted with John Donohue. who
was the "dt;mmy" for the $1,000 note
ON which Becker u alleged to have
loaned Herman Rosenthal the cash
with which TO keen open tr~ Forty
nth street Rambiinx, house he con-
ducted until few wrecks prior to i1is
death. .n
MT. Mcintyre said Mr.. Jeremiah
would be made q witness for the do
fense and In the opinion or law
yer. 1t was great and for Becker's
case. " ,A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

NarFioon--M &C ANdIth.-
A pretty marriage was celebrated
yesterday when Miss Charlie McCan-
dish, of Louisa county. became the
bride of Heningham Harrison. Of VII
liamsburg. In the parsonage OF the
Highland Park Methodist church. the
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
d. T. Merrill.
After spending few days up Nortn
they will return TO Wriiamsnure'
where they will make their home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
PERFECT DEPORTMENT
Y MARKS STATE'FAIR

Never before have tho city poIfce
COMMENDED with less disorderyAn with
fewer complaints than durinksfhe state
fairio this year. -
The annual visitationS Of vpick pPckcts
and dips. has been forestailed 70 .
large extent, and there have been very
few reports OF pocket picking. One sran
reported yesterday that he had been
rolled of $40. He made his repore 10
He was unable TO Identify this person.
or persons, who stole the money from
him.
Only two arrests Of Importance were
made at the fair grounds yesterday.
Two little negro girls were ARRESTED ON
a charge of picking pockets, but they
had not picked enough to pay'a fine,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
Charles e. Northern.

Especial 10 The Richmond Virgin ian.)
LEXINGTON. VA. Oct. s.-Mrs.
Robert l. Northern left Monday for
Asheville, " c., to attend the funeral
of her son, Charles E. Northern. who
died Saturday night at his home in
Knoxville, Tenn. He was thirty-two
years OF age and left Lexington about
fifteen years ago. Fer some years he
lived in Asheyille His wife and three
small daughters survive, with his
mother and two brothers and three
sisters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
-Four CHALLENGES
LEFT TO BECKER

Continued from nrst pagso
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
Charters Granted.

Julian c. Anderson r. Co, ]ncorpoF-
ated Richmond. Va; real estate; IS, 600
to $4,000. Julian c. Anderson, presi-
dent. Barton Heights, Va: III. T.
Eubank, treasurer: n. r. Gaskins. sec
rotary, Richmond. Va.
The Gargatha Fish company, incor-
porated. Gargatha, Va; $1,000 TO e1o.-
e0o, n. Webster Barnes, president;
J. z, Berry. vice president: W. D.
Adams. secretary. all of Gargatha, Va
Hardwood Flooring company. incor-
porated. Roanoke, Va: sa6. 900 TO $50. =
ea0. q d. Ferguson. president; II. o.
2pangler. vice president; J. A. Martin.
secretary, ali OF Roanoke. Va
Community Commissary. incorporat-
ed Richmond. va. $1,000 to tse. 600.
Michael Doyle, president. New York;
z. Fl. Ritenour, vice president. Rich
mond, Va; Martha Barry. secretary
and treasurer New York
Amendment TO charter Southern Bell
Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Virginia changing its name TO the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
company and increasing Its capital
from 80, ooo.o0o to 10000, 900.
Amendment to charter Wfngo-
Elicit q Crump Shoe company de-
ereasing its capital from 100000 TO
$4,000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
WILSON AND CHAMP
CLARK CAMPAIGN

CONTINUED from first pagso
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

= ffEATHSXTEfJ.E, VA. Get s.A-Mfs.
H. s.. Lewis. aged seventy years. OF
Tsiiao. Northumberland county. died
at the home OF her daughter. f'u-
neral services were conducted from
Gileaa Ransist church. She Is SURVEY
sd ty four sous and six daughters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10
n. "A. Whaiey.

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginisn.i
HEATHSVILLE. VA. Oct. s.-The
body of Fl. NJ. Whaley. OF Lillian,
Northumberland county, whose death
occurred in hospital in Baltimore.
arrived Monday morning and was
buried in Roseland cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-10

Tossing an opinion so stronx that II
amounted to actual bias Justice CON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

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hacking furniture. china. etc.. for ship.
ment LFT-VANS for foreign ship
ments; Estimates FURNISHED: I .,r m
phone Main $500. 820-922 e st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
RUG WEAVING.

HAVE YOUR RUGS WOVEN TO SUIT YOU
Work guaranteed. We defy competition. THE
OLD LAUREL ECLIPSE RUG CO., 800 and
81 10th ST. s.w.: phone NJ. 3264-M.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

STAR BRANCH OFFICES.
II not convenient to call at The
Star Office. nth street and Penn
eyIvania avenue, leave your ad-
= vertisement at any OF the follow
ing Branch Onices:
WAIT ADS, i Gent 4 WORD.
= Minimum. Is cents only.
: NORTHWEST BRANCHES:
ss.,Sserd'; Pssrm.cy 9th and , Ave;
Fred 3; Campbell. Drugs. lsos cecrsia ave.
Ihos A.; Dobyns. 18th and Columbia road.
Gentner's Drug Store. l4th and 2 SITS.
TIerb.t's DRUG Store, 18th and Pa ave.
i i Her Dept: sis and + rosts, 1Tsis.,:pa.
81: H. Davis DRUG Store. 9th and s.
"o on waiiaee Newsstand ana stationery STORE
Onion Station. Postal Telegraph.
Cartel a1s Postal
Volgieys Drug Store. 2lst and g sts.
GEORGETOwN:
OnonnelI's Drug Store, 32d and NJ SITS.
r1ae,s Pharmacy. 18th and SITS.
NORTHEAST:
E:.s'i ssss.sfy e. go s.1.ss &C.
Eenealy's Pharmacy. n. Cap. and sts.
L;Ss ut. and ,s,h SaR :ts
4eafmsn, d. A., Pharmacy, 1th and ID ne.
SOUTHEAST:
era6ley's Drug Store Sth and f SITS. Sc.
u. 8. Fealy. Druggist. 18th and Pa. ave.
SOUTHWEST:
IN! iith st: wharf: Postal TELEGRAPH Once.
su!livans Drug Store. 9Th and ID SITS. e.W
Charles &. Walter. sol AZ ct. s.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

S1iDi DRAFTING at night courses in patent
mechanical and topographic drawing three
nights n week. Write for booklet Columbia
School II Drsftinr. McLschien bldg, city.
TEACHER of architectural and structural draft
ing; state practical experience. Address Box
102 Star Office.
THREE EXPERIENCED STOCK statesmen,
capable of handling block OF insurance stock
Tor increasing the capital Of n going company.
Write. giving credentials. Box ia. Star ONCE.
TOPOGRAPHIC DRAWING taught three nights
week. Columbia School Of Drafting, Nc
LAchien bldg. 10th and G sts.. city.
TYPEWRITER OPERATOR.
Accurate and rapid; dictaphone; man preferred:
state experience. Box 70, Star once. l8s
WAITER wanted. Apply to Head Waiter, Stone.
leigh Court
YOUNG MAN in Office. clerical work; rood
chance for advancement; 81. Address Box 100
Star ofice.
9OCNG MAN-In real estate once; II years old; :
must have whesi: salary to start. g per week.
Adtfres Boz 100. Star office.
YOUNG NAN TO take charge OF music and learn
business. Address Box 20, Star Office. 16'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
EAST BARRE.

Mrs. George Hutchins and son. Leon,
left Tuesday for White River Junction
where they will attend the state fair.
+. L. Sargent and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry McAllister and Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Garrett attended the state fair We'd
nesday.
Arthur McAllister carried a party from
Topsham to the state fair in the auto
mobile truck.
A son was born Monday, Sept. l6, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bison.
The w. c. T. L. viii hold its regular
meeting Friday afternoon in the reading
room. A large attendance is desired.
The n. E. 0. p. will hold its regular
meeting Friday evening of this week
Mrs. Clarendon Tucker is visiting at
the home of her son, Cecil Tucker, in
Plainfeld.
Ripping Star Rebeckah lodge will
hold its regular meeting Saturday even
ing of this week Members please take
notice.
Washington grange is preparing to hold
a fair some time in October, for the pur-
pose of raising funds for their new
piano
Roy Coleman has been i'll at his home
for several days with tonsilitis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
EAST CALAIS.

Mrs. d. A. Bancroft, who has beer
spending the summer with her sister
Mrs. w. Z. Bliss, returned Friday t.
her home in Montpelier.
Victor Smith of Barre visited at u
b. Dwinell's over Sunday.
Irene Dwinell of Cabot spent Sunday
at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Dwinell and tive
children, Ralph and Rachel, were in
Montpelier Saturday.
d. L. Scott was in Montpelier on bust
ness Saturday.
Maurice Sawtelle of Stannard visited
his mother at ID. A. Cheever's over Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Martin of Plain
field visited Monday at w. f. Bliss.
Miss Silvia Bliss is in Montpelier foi
a few days.
Irwin Leonard and Lynn Gray were
in Burlington Friday to attend the Pro-
gressive banquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Eastman were in
IIardwick Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
WoLcoTT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Titus Of Worcester,
Mass, visited friends in town last week.
DIR. and Mrs. Udall of New York are
visiting Mr.. Udall's uncle, John Leck-
ner.
Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Udall left Thurs
day for Bingham, Me-, where Mr.. Udall
has employment.
Miss Bessie Patterson of Seaport. Me-
is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
viii May.
Moses Hodgdon has sold his farm to
c. f. Smith.
Mrs. Josie Clark has sold her farm to
S. d. Eldred of Craftsbury
The Eastern Star are planning lee
ture course of five numbers for fall and
winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell gave party
for their daughter, Mary, Friday even
ing, it being her eighteenth birthday an
niversary. A goodly number We're pres
cnt and Miss Mary was the recipient
of many useful gifts.
Miss Mertie Merritt of Morrisville was
a guest of Miss Mary Hubbell Sat
urday.
John E. Benson of Acworth. n. H.,
was the recent guest of his brother,
Frank.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
WILLIAMSBURG.

Word has been received here OF the
birth Of son to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. l..
Edison OF Montpelier, on Sept. II.
Mrs. Herbert \. Farnham has returned
from short stay in Bolton, where she
was called to attend the funeral of her
step-father, Henry York
Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Goodrich and
two children of South Royalton have
lately visited at Geo. T. Colby's.
Scion Hutchins, who is now employed
in the creamery at South Peacham, is
spending few days in town.
Mrs. w. NJ. Williams is visiting at
her home in Gaysyille for a time.
Miss Ruby Jetfords is having vaea :
ton OF one week from her work as book
keeper in the f. d. Ladd store, Barre.
DR.. J. II. Judkins of Mortified was
called to town yesterday in the case of
Mrs. John A. Buzzell who is seriously
i'll.
Announcements have been received
here of the marriage at Randolph on
Sept. Is, of Miss Hattie f. Dickerman
and Mr.. Arthur Montgomery. Each of
INT NoilltttthS paw i'initiiN h'SN
in town. They will be at home in Brain
tree after the oath inst.
Among to-day's visitors to the state
fair were Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Grear-
son. Geo. p. Frost Frank f. Bacon, Hen
ny Stevens, Don c. Staples, Miss Mabel
Wheatly, \. b. Robinson, Belle Rob-
inson, Charles w. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Heman Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
McAllister
Chas. NJ Edison has sold an automo-
bile to Clarence and Arnold Little.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
"Bunty Pulls the Strings"

The seat sale for ''Bunty Pulls the
Strings the Scotch comedy success,
which will be the attraction at the opera
house on Tuesday, Nov. "a, will open
at Hendricks Friday night.
Judging from present indications, it
will be one of the largest advance sales
of the present season. ''Bunty Pulls
the Strings" has made one of the most
profound "hts" that America has seen
in many years, in fact, not since the
"Pnafore" craze of thirty odd years ago
has such theatrical sensation been
brought to the shores of this country
1t is now in its second year at the
Haymarket theater, London, and played
for one year at the Comedy thatrc, New
York 1t is one of those clean, healthy
comedies whose greatness lies in the
purity of its wit and the sublime near
to-nature flavor of the story and its
characters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
DO 1T NOW
Barre People Should Not Wait Until
1t Is Too Late

The appalling deathrate from kidney
disease is due largely to the fact thar
the little kidney troubles are usually
neglected until they become serious. The
slight symptoms often give place to
chronic disorders and the sufferer may
slip gradually into some serious form
OF kidney complaint.
If you suffer from backache, head
aches, dizzy spells; if the kidney secre-
tions are irregular of passage and UNI
natural in appearance, do not delay.
Help the kidneys at once.
Deans Kidney Pills are especially for
kidney disorders act where Others
fail. Over one hundred thousand peo-
pie have recommended them. Here's II
case at home:
Mrs. Emma Gay, 8 Harrington street,
Barre, VT, says: 1--WE have used Doan's
Kidney Pills for many years and we
have always found them reliable. My
kidneys were weak, and | had pains in
my back. used Doan's Kidney Pills,
and they helped me greatly"
For sale by all dealers. Price, 30 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan's - and
take no other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
Compare Your Power of Observation
With These Tests.

The following is taken from the Sep
TENDER American Magazines:
How many people s,om you meet
in every day life observe as much as
they ought?
IF you think it easy, try this; Ask
some member of your family about some
object which they are accustomed to
see For instance, picture. As, which
way the head faces. right or left Seven
out of ten will be unable TO tell correct
~
.'The writer filled the Office Of lecturer
in the grange for some time, and for
An experiment one evening asked mum
Der of questions about the hall in which
the meetings are held.
ION Observation Night as it was
called, some sixty members were in at
tendance. For starter they were asked
which way the Indian head on the com
mon cent faced, right or left. Only two
could tell.
Two doors leading to balcony were
next brought to mind. A knob on one
door opened both They were asked on
gave the correct answer while thirty-fve
gave the wrong door.
"The number of pictures on the walls
of the dining hall was next questioned
No one, not even the janitor, could tell.
They all gave nearly twice the correct
number which was twelve
is there telephone pole squarely in
front OF the hall? was next asked. A
brother said there was. Another brother
said he thought it was not squarely in
front, but little to the left Both
brothers We're positive they We're right
and caused no little merriment for the
rest. More mcrriment was caused by
the report Of committee that the near
est pole was to the right OF the hall
"All these objects had been seen by
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-19
FELINE WHISPERS.
Delicate Sensitive Hairs That Record
the Slightest Touch.

Delicate Sensitive Hairs That Record
the Slightest Touch.
We are apt to think that the cats
ability to see In the dark is due entire
ly to its eyes. but competent authority
assures us that the feline's power In
this respect is due almost as much to
It's WHISPERS"
These delicate hairs that project
from the muzzle of the cat family are
wonderful mechanisms. Each one
grows from foilicle, or gland. nerved
to the utmost sensibility. Its slightest
contact with any obstacle is instantly
felt by the animal. though the hair
itself may be tough and insensible.
The exaggerated whiskers on the muz-
zle often project to such distance
that from point to point they indicate
the exact width of the body of the
beast
Consider the lion stealing through the
Jungle at night in search Of prey. when
the least stir OF a twig gives alarm.
The lions whiskers indicate. through
the incest nerves. any object that may
be in bis path. A touch stops him short
before pushing through some close
thicket where the rustling leaves and
boughs wonld betray his presence
Wherever his head may be thrust with
out warning from the vibrissae there
his body may pass noiselessly. Ii is the
MD given him by his WHISPERS, in con.
feet. that enables him TO proceed as
silently as -Harper's Weekly.