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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17
PLUMLEY NAMED IN NoRTHFIELD
Given Enthusiastic Nomination by Re-
publicans Last Evening.

Northield, Aug. l7,-The Republicans
OF Mortified held a very largely attend
e. and enthusiastic caucus last evening
and nominated Charles A. Plumley for
representative to the legislature The
meeting was called 10 order at 1880 by
DR.. J. II. Winch, who was elected chair.
man. Mr.. PMmley received los out of
total of lso votes cast, and the an.
nouneement of his nomination was re-
eeived with enthusiasm.
The Pregressives have nominated A. +.
Denny. and the Democrats and Socialists
will hold their caucuses this evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17
DARRow CASE NEAR END.
Judge Will Make Charge to Jury To-
Day.

Los Angeles, Aug. l7.-The prosccu.
tion closed its arguments in the Darrow
bribery case yesterday, and Judge Hut
structions to the Jury to-day.
District Attorney Fredericks in sun-
ming up, read list OF - alleged
crimes, he says Darrow committed in
preparation for the Mcnamara case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17

Preparations are completed for the an
nIal state convention of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians to be held in Mont
Pelier August 26 and 81 The following
divisions will be represented: Mont
pelier, Rutland, Barre, Burlington. West
Rutland. Proctor, Pittsford, Ludlow, Ar
hngton. Poultney, Richmond, White Riv-
cr Junction and Graniteville. The an
NAL session of the Ladies' auxiliary so
tbe order Will be held on the same days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17
Jumpers, Boxers and Derrickmen.

There will be special meeting of the
Jumpers, boxers and dcrricllmen, No. 20.
in the rooms in the Scampini block on
Monday, August 10, from 4 p m. to s
p. m. TO elect the international secretary
treasurer and delegate to the A. f. of
L. convention in Rochester, n. ", in No
vember. Let every member vote on this
question. Per order Cor. Sec Thos.
Holder.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17

Senator Gordon was then declared the
nominee of the caucus, and William
Wishart and Arthur S. Martin were ap-
pointed committee to acquaint him
with the fact on his return to town.
After which appointment, a collection
having been taken, they walked out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17

Rev. and Mrs. Francis A. Poole of
Worcester, Mass. formerly pastor of the
Congregational church in this city. who
is passing the summer at lake Fairlee.
is visitor in this city and will preach
at the Congregational church tomorrow,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17
DAUGHTER BORN TODAY.
To Baron and Lady Decies Latter Being
Daughter of George !. Gould.

London. Aug. l7.Tadv Decies. wife
Of Baron Decies and daughter of George
J. Gould, gave birth to daughter this
morning. Mother and child are doing
we'll
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17
Weather Predictions.

Fair to-day and probably Sunday.
Light variable winds, mostly north.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-17

Continued on fourth page.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-22

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Journal. must be in The State journal
office before 1 O'Clock. Wants Ads received
after the noon hour will be inserted under
the heading. TOO Late to Classify. or
next dav desired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-22

who resigned.
Miss Hazel Jolley. shop operator, spent
Sunday with friends in Lawrence.
Mr.. E. G. Frank of the electrical depart
ment has returned from Belen. n. NJ,
where he has been on company business
for several weeks.
Mrs George Wood and two children
spent the week end with relatives in Kan
sas City.
Mr.. George Elliott, apprentice. spent
Sunday in Kansas City.
Mr.. George Austin. general boiler in
spector, has returned from an inspection
trip over the gulf lines.
Mr. A. T. Jones of the auditor Of dis
oursements' office and Mrs. Jones spent
the weekend with relatives and friends
in Emporia. Kan
Mr.. w. A. Butler has been elected as
sistant secretary of tn Santa f Athltic
association.
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WANTED-AGEhTS.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

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a 13-13-16 and pit NV 4 24-13-16.. 80, 700
J. NJ. Caldwell and wife 70 G. E.
Lawson, lots 236-3S nth ST. Keith's
End sub .....-................... 500
1. f. Sebring to L. A. Sebring, lots
10S-110 Mulvane st. Thurston Place. 1
c A. Pardee and wife to L. c.
Gaines. pit sw 4 1871. ............... 500
L. c. Gaines to c. A. Pardee, lot $50
Van Buren, St, Walnut Grove sub.
and lots 20S-206 z. u 2N 18th st,
Keiths End ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2e,O
Mrs E E. Fetterly TO c. Ireland,
lots 12O-121 Melroses sub eco
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FOR EXCHANGE.

WILL TRADE nearly new Upright oak
finish, piano, for live stock. Inquire sI1
Quincy St
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SANTA FE NOTES.

Items for this column may be 'phoned
to Bell 1729. Ind. 2253 Blue or the State
Journal office.1
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POOL AND BILLIARD TABLES.

FOR SALE-New anS secondhand carom
ard pocket billiard tables ard bowling
alleys. We lead the world In cheap fig
lures; easy payments Send for catalogue
Ra TX Collender Co. l2z9-M
Main Ffreet Kansas city. Mo.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

A 3. QUINTON, attorney at law. Ontfcs
1855 Mulvane Bldg Examination OF alb
stracts and real estate titles a speciality.
HIRAM c. ROOT. Attorney at Law.
Rooms 1914 Mulvane Bldg. Topeka.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TRANSFER AND STORAGE.

MERCHANTS Transfer and Storage Co.
furnish expert packers; also look afta&
freight Phones 1856. Skinner & Gayhara
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MACHINE SHOPS.

GUNS repaired and cleaned by expertA
II. B. Howard Supply Co.. 40 Kan. ave-
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UNDERTAKING.

L NJ. PENWELL. funeral director End
embalrner. First class service 5o3-Sia
Quincy st. Both phones-
Both Phones 2s7 Day and Might
HAWLEY & STEELE.
Fur eral directors nd emba liners. rs EaG1
oth ave Mrs Rof't Steele. assistant
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Cameo pin. Finder please call Ind.
1890 or 705 West 6th. Reward.
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WANTED FEMALE HELP.

Misunderstanding telephone oper-
ator. Apply private office National
/ hotel
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PATENTS.
CEMENT NrRK.
PICTURE FRAMING.

FRAMING, regilding, mat maklng.moune-
ing done by J. d. Sullivan l22 w. EightA
street Packing. shipping. etc
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WANTED To RENT.

WANTED TO RENTAL rnodern house
or first floor flat Bell 1926
WANTED-By young married couple, a
modern 3 or room ohuse or apartment
by May l; close in. Address &C. G. S.
care Journal
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front up-
stairs room; modern conveniences. 705
West 9Th st.
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WANTED-White girl for general house
work; no washing; must be good cook.
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MONEY,

MONEY to loan on live stock, pianos Or
guns, typewriters. household goods 40
personal security. L. Biscoe, 523 Kan. axe.
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.

THE RITA, 212 West Sth newly furnished.
strictly modern rooms; rates very rea-
SOnable
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I intend to bear patiently with him. I
am merely trying to give Mr. So and
So an idea"
Your honor" said Colonel Hen
drlck, don't do it, He's got no place
TO put it,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-19

Have you seen that they are willing
speciment just weaned %
mo, siri''
Haven't you read that the fad will
probably last for many years?"
mot by burned sight"
Mr.. Bowser, have you any idea of
what full grown rhino sells for in
Africa p"
mo, of course not"
You can buy one for an iron cook
ing pot costing IS cents"
"See here, woman said Mr.. Bow
ser, as he wheeled about to glare at
her, what sort of talk is this? What
What are 35 cent cooking poas of
America to me? What are the fads
of society TO me?''
as it possible that you haven
linked these things together ?"
There is no linking about it. It's
all nonsensei"
Dear me. but it's no wonder you
are not worth a million dollars.
Here is fortune knocking at your door,
and you are turning her away. 1t
seems queer that you can not under
stand me. Let me go over it slowly:
The society ladies of America de-
velop a new fad.
1T is a pet rhinoceros.
HE may have one or two horns.
He can be taught to waddle after
an auto in the street
The price of a healthy little wad-
dler is $4,000.
AT these figures every ditch digger
can not have one.
You can buy male and female
rhinos in Africa at 35 cents apiece
I'VE have a backyard in which we
can Craze them.
You go to Africa and buy ten
pairs as a starter
You can sell ten young rhinos a
year and add ten others TO your herd.
IN five years you are worth half a
million dollars.
In seven you can retire on a mill
lion.
The cost of feeding and maintain
ing will be a mere trifle. The mutton
chop bones from our table alone will
feed three pairs right along, and you
can get straw and 5awdust for the
others
IF worked right in connection with
some doctor I don't see why we
couldn't build up demand for rhi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-19

pressed. Am 1 to understand that
shootings He got no further.
One of the others leaned forward.
solemnly took hold of his sleeve, and
remarked: Fights? Shootings? Why,
every single person that starts to go
into the Gorilla club hall is stopped
outside and searched for concealed
weapons, and. if he hasn't any-they
give him sonnet"
Former Congressman Join K. Hen
drick, of Kentucky, IS VIGOROUSLY soft
hearted He was sitting in a Ken
lucky court room one day when
young and struggling member of the
local bar, who was not especially re-
nowneG for mental brilliancy, under
took to read a petition in a divorce
suit and speedily got himself badly
tangled up in a confused maze of
legal phrases. The judge undertook
TO set the young lawyer right, but the
only result was to tangle him worse
than ever The judge was showing
signs of losing his temper when Colo
nei Hendrick arose.
Il hope, your honor he said, that
you will bear patiently with our young
friend here. He is doing mis- best"
I know that, Colonel Hendrick,'
said the judge somewhat testify, "and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-19
IT'S MRS. BowsER's TURN.
She Gives Mr.. Bowser Figures That
Astonish Him.

Mr.. Bowser was reading and smok-
ing when Mrs. Bowser came up from
the dining room and sat down to say:
You were saying a few evenings
ago that I lad spoiled many of your
schemes for getting rich"
About so of them" he replied.
"A wife shouldn't be such a hold
back on her husband"
well, some are born that way.',
But they can change. I am going
to change. The next scheme you have
for making million dollars in a year
1 am going TO give you all possible en-
cOurag cement"
But I am done with schemes I
have been ridiculed and insulted in
my own house until 1 no longer care
whether we die in the poorhouse or
not
Il hate TO hear you talk that way.
For three days past I have been
scheming myself. and this evening I
have plan to discuss with you
'Humph.''
81 think it a great scheme"
'Humph!'
81 am sure you will agree with me
when you have heard the particu-
lars
Mr.. Bowser turned to his paper in
an Indifferent manner, but after
couple of minutes his curiosity began
to stir and he observed:
1T would be wonder if you had
a scheme worth listening to-
''Humph!" retorted Mrs. Bowser.
rs it a scheme to sell flapjacks to
the neighbors?"
'Humph!''
blazes don't you state it? 1t must be
a silly thing or you would
Every weil-listen to me. Have
you noticed that the latest fad of so
ciety ladies is to have a young
rhinoceros il the house as a PETE"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-19

"A Christmas Party for Santa Claus,
by Ida NJ. Huntington, is a verftable holl-
day roundelay-tells of all the plays, pres
ents, people and puddings dearest 10
little childs heart Dremia, who cor
ceives the idea of the party, is 8 dainty
and lovable heroine Fairy GodnotEfr,
who presides at the feast thinks of most
delightful things for Dremia to do, ana
sends her floating through the air vi
Ariel and Puck to issue the invitations
They visit Dreamland, Fatryland, Santa
Claus Land. Broken Toyland, and th9
Land of Makebelieve Everyone comes 20
the party-T1tania, fairies, elves, King
Arthur and all the incest persons IN
Mother Goose, juvenile story books, FAIRY
Tales. and Dickens Childs History o.
England The climax of jollity comes IN
the last chapter at the Christmas PARTY
in Santa Claus Hall, and ends with
toast for Drenfa and the dear old crlLc--
son-cIad saint himself At least halt the
book are the charming full page nlustra-
lions in color by Henry A Thiele =
book. an ideal holiday gift, is Rand
AIcNally publication.
The Mermaid's Gift a group of fairy
tales by Julia Brown, is another KANT
McNallv publication. The name comes
from the longest story, and concerns a
lonely merprinceSS who loves the son u
a great earth king The gift IS a spark
from the north star. which Marina, the
mermaid finds in the wondrOuS land OF
the Midnight sun; Prince Terrah is made
happy in the end, and the brave mer-
princess is richly rewarded The other
storiettes in the book are The Ruse or
the Princess Prince Alamor' Tine
Yolne Dragon THE Princess Who Had
No Fairy Godmother,'' and The Red
TROLL The delightful colored illustra-
lions BY Maginel Wright Enrlght add
much to the value of the book
Harold Bell Wright, he of best sellers,
with a sale of over 100000 books to his
credit is reported as fully recovered from
the illness brought on by nervous exhaus-
ton following the completion of his last
book. Their Yesterdays
When Mr.. Wright finished Their Yes
terdays." while guest at Relay
Heights" the California home of his
publisher. he showed no signs of his Gus
tomary breakdown that has come after
the completion of each book. But he had
no more than Joined his family at their
summers camp in the San Bernardilo
near Redlands when the ser
vices of a physician were needed. The
next four weeks doctor and nurse Joined
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-19
A SaIaried Cat.

The only salaried cat in the United
States, so far as one can find out, has
just died in New Orleans, and was
given a proper burial. This was Old
Tom, who for years had been carried
on the board of trade as official rat
catcher, with a salary of 10 cents a
day, and was never discharged, though
IL his later years he was as reluctant
as other veteran officeholders to get
busy. But he had no enemies except
of the feline sort, and his framed pic
ture is to adorn the directors room at
the board of trade.-Springfel Re
publican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-19
SATURDAY.

intend to bear patiently with him.
am merely trying to give Mr. So and
So an idea"
Your honor" said Colonel Hen
drlck, don't do it, He's got no place
TO put it,"
Among newspapers certainly the most
curious is that called the Mendicants'
Journal, which has begun a semi-an-
nual publication in Paris. 1t is. pre-
sumably, intended for restricted cir
culation among the elect" but copies
of it have been seen, and the govern
ment may commence operations on its
own account tending TO suppression.
The columns of this newspaper are full
of advertisements, of which the follow
Ing are samples: ''Wanted-A hired
man to play the flute" AT Once-A
cripple to supplicate n WEI Ifhy
districts. One preferred who has lost
his right hand. Person applying must
have references and give bond for
good faith" The newspaper also Of
fers to supply lists of centers where
begging may be pursued most profit
ably, with names of persons who may
be approached. Facilities for obtain
ing costumes suitable for hot weather
beggary are limited at. Also a beggar
well recommended ard able 10 pay may
obtain at the bureau Of iaforuatior ~
the paper a list of important weddings
baptisms. burials. and g1vers of social
functions, together with servants who
may be worked" arrivals of dis
tnguished people, and so on.
Shortly after Governor Hughes OF
New York was elected the second
time, after a bitter campaign, a law
yer from New York came to see him
and was told to go to the executive
mansion in Albany.
1t was the first time the lawyer
had ever been in the official residence
OF New York governors. and. after
Hughes came into the room, the Wis
itor said:
You have a handsome place here"
Yes" Hughes replied, but I bad
hard time getting the landlord TO
renew the lease"
Children's arguments are often I'M
ansWerable. The other day a child
said to her mother:
wish L had new doll, mamma
But your old DOLL her mother an
swered, lis as good as ever"
so am 1 as good as ever" the
little girl retorted. but the doctor
brought you a new baby"
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noceros milk. It could be advertised
as a sure cure for tuberculosis"
You are quite done, are you?"
asked Mr. Bowser, as she paused.
'Oh, there's more, but I think you
can see the points I have made Mr..
Bowser, do you realize that you are
getting to be an old MANI"
What in thunder has my age got to
do with it.' he shouted.
''Why-why-'
And there isn't a gray hair in
my head"
because you haven't any at all
We might as we'll look the situation
in the face. If it can be brought
about, and I don't see why 1t can't l
should dearly love to see you milking
a herd of stately rhinos each morning
as the sun came up"
woman, have you lost the little
sense you were born with
And we could go together to de-
liver the milk
Stop
And the newspapers would give me
credit for the idea"
stop it, 1 say!'
But you shall have your share.
Mr. Bowser, how soon can you get
ready to start for Africa? 2"
Never
There is no time to lose if you would
take advantage of this golden oppor-
tUnity The natives over there may
hear of the fad and run up the price;
there NAV come a rfnderpest to make
a scarcity; some other brilliant woman
NAV give her husband TIE idea Can't
YOU run out this evening and engage
your passage.
mo! No! Nor he shouted as he start
ed down the hall.
But the chance may slip away"
1.-The chance to get you to an insane
asylum won't slip, for I'm going out
right now to make arrangements"
s'I can pack a valise for you in Is
minutes. 1t will be almost criminal If
get yourself ready FOR the taxi that
will come upH'
wait a moment she asked, as he
stood with his hand on the doorknob.
Don't you care to be worth 81, 0o0, COOP
Not by a burned sight!'
And you won't go to African
'I won'tr'
Nor into the rhino scheme?'
Nor
Mr.. Bowser's feelings were all mixed
up as he left the house. Never in her
life before had Mrs. Bowser talked that
way As he went along he tried to think
if she had acted strange and queer at
any time during the last two weeks, but
he could not call any instance to mind.
She must be wrong in the head, how
ever. He go to Africa He bring home
rhinosi He turn milkmani
by thunder. but she's mad as a
March harer' he exclaimed to himself.
''and I can't have doctor any too
soon!"
The druggist He was passing his
family druggists, and he halted and
turned in.
There were no customers in the
store, and the druggist told him to go
ahead with his story he told it with
great earnestness. and when he con-
Guided the man of drugs looked at him
in a solemn way and replied:
''Bowser, you are done forr'
fHow?"
Mrs. Bowser is dead-right about the
rhinosP'
You can't mean itH'
And you've lost $1,G000o0!''
But how?''
"A Teller left here for Africa 10
minutes before you came in, and he's
cabled ahead for every rhino in the
whole blamed country, Crazy? Why,
Mrs. Bowser had a scheme to make
your eternal fortune, and you've turn
ed it downi'-(Copyright 1912 by Nc
Cures Syndicate.)
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Royal Baking powder raised food
is shown to be of greatly superior
digestbility and hea1thfulness.
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DINNER STORIES.

They were seeking to impress the
visitor. eff you really wish to get
an idea of the toughness of New
York toughs,'' announced one, you
should by all means attend the an
nual ball given by the Gorilla club.
It is absolutely the toughest stunt
that is pulled anywhere. If you don't
get action there for your money you
won't get il anywhere" DO you
mean that fights are common at that
ba1I?" inquired the man-to- benin