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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
THE
UNDERSTUDY
BY LOUISE B. CUMMINGS

A train of cars stopped at a station.
A young man came aboard and looked
about for an empty seat. There was
but one vacant, and he sat down in 1t
beside handsomely dressed, middle
aged lady, who moved aside to make
room for him, changing at the same
time the position Of certain articles Of
hand baggage.
you are very kind" said the young
man.
Not at all,' replied the lady. Il am
simply not especially selfish"
at Is a case Of selfshness that
causes me to make this journey" re
marked the young man.
'1ndeedw said the lady in a tone
that seemed to invite further CON
fidence.
Eyes. My sister is an actress. She
has been an understudy for the lead
ing lady at the theater with which
she Is connected. My sister has q
natural talent for the kind Of acting
required in the part and became I'M
derstudy for it, hoping that she might
get an opportunity to play it and make
a hit In 1t. She has already done so
in private theatricals. But the leading
lady has not been obliged to give over
the part to her understudy once dur
ing the whole time she has been the
understudy. / didn't wish Bess to go
on the stage, and now that she has be-
come discouraged by her long walt
have persuaded her TO give up trying
to be an actress and come home. II
the leading lady would but give her
one opportunity to show what she can
do 1t is quite possible that Bess might
get an engagement at fine salary"
The lady listened to this with con
siderable interest and at the end said:
"You didn't say with what theater
your sister is connected"
mo. / have no wish TO openly ac-
cuse her principal of selfishness."
1T doesn't matter. | am acquainted
with number of theatrical persons
and know that Elizabeth Twining is
understudy for the leading lady at the
National, who plays under the stage
name Helen Wadsworth, but who is
really Miss Stanforth. I'm glad you
have told me of this case of your sis
ter. 1t puts the matter of an under
study in a different light from the way
theatrical persons see it. They con-
slider an understudy some one who is
prepared to take a part In case the
actor or actress must be temporarily
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
aouo vadisn 70 be Seen Next week.

Imitation Is said to be the sncerest
flattery. This is quite true but cannot
always be appreciated by the public.
The George Klene production OF the
Cines photo drama, "Quo Nadis,
achieved a remarkable success in New
York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Bal
timore and dozen other cities and in
spired number OF INSCRIPTIONS parties
with the idea of launching a much small
err and insignificant production on the
market and banking upon the public
credulity, to take advantage of the i'm
mense advertising Mr.. kleine's produc-
ton has received.
The real George kleine production OF
"Quo Vadis" is presented with eight
parts or reels that are divided into three
acts and is only played in the larger
high-class theatres of the country and
never at prices less than 80 cents for
orchestra seats and 25 for balconies.
The real QUO Vadis" will be the at
traction at the opera house for three
days, beginning Thanksgiving day, with
matinees daily. The seat sale starts
Tuesday morning at Kendrick's.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21

| laid OF. Tley are a selfish Tot, ana
/ don't suppose it has occurred to this
Helen wadsworth that by giving up
one nights profit she might enable
your sister TO make her fortune"
IF you know her trust you will not
mention what have said
II do know her and, | thought, very
well, but from what you say ! have
not known her as well as / supposed.
l shall suggest to her to give your sis
ter one night in which to play the lead
ing part She doubtless receives some
thing like $500 for each performance,
and, though the amount is considera-
BILE, it would be only about a sixth or
her weekly income. The only excuse
for her not having given way in favor
Of your sister is that the purchasers of
tickets pay to see Helen Wadsworth
and not Elizabeth Twining."
II never thought Of that" said the
young man.
"If it is an excuse 1t is poor one"
Young Twining was very much
pleased with his rencounter and what
It promised. The lady did not say that
she would secure his sister the oppor-
tunity she desired, but she intended
to try. Twining begged her to APP
proach the subject gingerly, to which
she readily agreed, assuring him that
on no account would she make any
trouble. However, she cautioned him
against raising any hopes in his sister
that might not be realized.
Twining arrived in the city in the
morning, and the same evening word
was sent to the manager that Helen
Wadsworth had taken a cold and her
voice had become so husky that she
would not be able to play her part
that night Miss Twining. who ex-
pected at the end of the week to go
home with her brother, was hopeful
that her going might not now be nee
essary.
She hardly did herself justice, being
agitated at assuming so important
role But Helen Wadsworth sent word
that she would doubtless be confined
TO her room for several days and per
haps longer so the uuderstudy had
more opportunity. On the second
night she did her best, making pro-
nounced hit, which was maintained
IN the other performances Then Helen
Wadsworth returned to her work
On the last night that Elizabeth
Twlnlng played the principal part, aft
err being called before the curtain
again and again, she found an invita-
ton in her dressing room to sup with
Helen Wadsworth and bring her broth
err, who, the hostess had heard, was
with her The two were driven to the
hotel where the actress was stopping,
expecting to find her with her throat
wrapped In fiannels. But she advanc-
cd to meet them with no signs of ILL.,
ness and with an extended hand for
Mr.. Twining
She was the woman he had met on
the train.
Permit me to thank you" she said,
''for showing me that selfshness in
myself that l have previously seen
only In others"
Elizabeth Twining soon after secur-
ed an engagement for a leading part.
and Helen wadsworth took another I'M
derstudy.
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A Word for Epileptics.

The action Of the supreme court of
New Jersey in setting aside as uncon-
lstitutional the act of 1917 providing for
the sterilization of epilepties, feeble
minded criminals and other detectives
should appeal strongly to common sense,
entirely apart from the legal aspects
of the case.
The court holds that the law was
based on classification that bore no
reasonable relation to the objects OF
the police regulation, and that 1t de-
MES to the individuals so selected the
equal protection of the law.
Legislation Of this eugenic character
is growing. Several states have all
ready enacted such laws, among them
Connecticut. A sterilization bill passed
both Houses of the Vermont legisla-
ture early this year, but was vetoed
by Gov. Fletcher. 1t would be advisable
for the solons in our state to aequaint
themselves with the facts which warrant
such legislation, as apparently those of
New Jersey did not.
Inclusion of epileptics in the proposed
bills is no more justified than would
be that of tuberculosis and cancerous
patients. Tt is doubtful whether epilep-
sY Is HeIeuibdi " - CtAtdih pm bioiA ~
epilepties-not over % per cent.-have
a family history of nervous disorder of
some ort--hysteria, epilepsy, insanity.
The most that can be said therefore, ls
that there is an hereditary tendency
which exists to somewhat less extent
in cancer and still less in tuberculosis.
Alcohol plays far more important part.
The researches of French scientists in
particular show that definite proper
ton of epileptic cases are directly trace
able to chronic alcoholism in the parents.
Logically, therefore, the law should be-
made to apply to alcoholics.
In legislation so radical and farreach-
inc, two points are essential. (ll 1t
should include only those whose pro
creation will almost certainly result in
defective children. (2l 1t should in
clude only individuals legally classified
as detectives. The epieptic qualities in
neither instance. He may have perfectly
healthy children And unless his epilep-
sy is complicated with some other mem
tai trouble (which viii bring him within
reach of sterilization law there is no
need to confne him except as a preeau-
ton toward himself. In no sense is he
even potential menace to the commu-,
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
TO PREVENT
MANY STRIKES
American Federation Of La
Dor to Adjust Union
Differences
COMMITTEE ON
ADJUSTMENT
Reports Resolutions on Jur-
additional Disputes Be-
tween Trades

Seattle, Nov 2I.--The report of the
committee on adjustment, dealing with
jurisdictional disputes between the
trades, was the special order when the
American Federation of Labor met yes
terday. The temper OF the delegates
indicated that the votes in favor of set
Ting the petty differences which have
caused so many strikes, would be de-
cisiye.
After iurisdictionaI matters are out
of the way the resolutions committee
probably Wall report on the resolution
calling for federal investigation of the
charges that the Michigan copper com
panies obtained title to part OF their
land illegally.
The resolutions committee has also be-
fore it the dispute between the McNulty,
or sitting faction of the Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, and the Reid, or in
surgent faction. 1t is said the commit
tee will report in favor of the McNulty-
ties and that California delegates viii
make hard fight for the insurgents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
Safeguarding a Dangerous Trade.

The Red Cross society has gone the
conservation congress one better. While
the eonservationists are urging the econ
omy of lumber lands, the Red Cross
urges the conservation of the lumber
men themselves. Miss Boardman has
proposed q working arrangement for
teaching first aid to the injured in the
camps. The expense would be shared
proportionately among the lumber com
panies and the Red Cross society This
is no more than the society already does
for the army and the miners with the
financial support of the government and
of the mining companies, and the need
in the lumber camps is even greater,
They are remote from settlements, and
it is dangerous trade" if there ever
was one. From the telling of the tree
to its final loading, through the hauling,
transporting and saving, the. risk is con-
slant. From the accessible statistics it
has been computed that the death rate
for the whole industry in this country
is five day, with % a day permanently
disabled, and ls2 temporarily disabled.
As is frequently the case with these
high death and accident rates, much of
this suffering is preventable. Take skill
to these patients, and give them prompt
treatment, and the i'll is cut in half at
the first stroke. This was the principle
behind the effort to obtain a hospital
schooner for the fishing feet which was
before Congress last winter. A physi
clan on the spot, and clean bandaging
when the wound was fresh, would have
saved many life and limb. It has been
shown, similarly, that in the lumber
camps large proportion of the deaths
come from infected wounds. Miss Board
mans proposal is hot the expensive plan
of maintaining physician in every
camp, but the simple and economical de-
vice of keeping a medical visitor NOV
ing from camp to camp TO give instruc
tion in the care of the sick and injured.
The lumber camps are dotted from
coast to coast, but speaking for its near
est bases, New Hampshire and Maine,
it may be said that this first-aid service
would be a blessing and a boon. The
log drives are generally 80 miles from
nowhere, and the camps themselves are
often. beyond the jumping off place. II
a man is i'll or injured, aside from what
remedies the camp can al
ford. he is cast on the naked resources |
Of his reserves of health-a gamblers |
chance. The Red Cross society has |
looked in to suecor the victims of peace. |
Il is to be hoped that these overtures |
viii be welcomed by the lumber COM |
panies as they deserve to be.-Boston |
transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
BABY MIDSHIPMEN.
IN the Old Days When Children Were
Sent to War.


among other improvements in the
art of war as attained by the world in
these later days is the abolition of the
practice of sending children TO sen, as
was the case when the midshipmen Of
the old coax walls" Of England often
were boys of less than fourteen years.
The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava in
telling about the siege Of Bomarsund,
In the CrImean war, which he witness
ed from the frigate Penelope, related
this story OF one of these little fellows.
What pleased me most during the
whole business" he says, was the
gallant behavior of little midship-
man, a mere child, thirteen or fourteen
years of age About the time when the
fire became pretty hot l happened to
come across him, and, as he seemed TO
be as much out of job as myself,
touched my cap and took the liberty Of
observing that it was fine day. to
which he politely replied that it was.
Encouraged by his urbanity, / ven
tured to ask him how long he had been
at sea, to which he answered, 4 have
only left my mamma six weeks, but |
amt going to cry on her majesty's
quarterback a remark which think
as worth recording as many one made
by more illustrious heroes. Soon after
this, however, man was killed close
to him. and the little fellow tainted
and was taken below"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
J. W. German Company Opened Well
Last Evening.

The second company under the man
agement of j. w. German arrived in
town last evening and opened a three
days engagement at the opera house.
At their initial performance they were
greeted by a large house, which testifies
to the brand of shows Mr.. German is
giving. Last evenings performance cen
tered around "The Dainty Quakeress."
This part was we'll taken by Nettie
Knise, who also pleased the audience
with her whistling solos. Then there
was the walking cemetery, Mr.. /, NJ.
Fast, who came in for share of the
fun-making. But heading the company
was the famous Yeddish comedian, Lew
Williams. He wcs all that the name
implies and his impersonation Of a jew
could not have been better. lie kept
the house in roar OF laughter with his
queer actions and sayings. Throughout
the play snappy musical numbers
brought several encores. Tonight they
give, "The Refining of Father"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
WOMEN FOR ELECTION PLACES.
May Be Judges and Clerks for Balloting
in Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. 2l.--Only the question
Of their ability to endure the strain Of
the work on election and primary days.
is said to stand in the way of the APP
pointment OF women as judges and clerks
OF elections in this city. The women may
be permitted to decide the question them
selves. County Judge Owens, who under
the law must determine the question
finally, is said to hold that women are
placed on the same basis with men at
polling places under the provisions OF
the equal suffrage act passed by the last
general assembly. Judge Owens has
asked the advice Of the principal wom
ems organizations of the city, both POI
litical and social. and viii meet their
representatives next Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
WORCESTER.

The school exhibition, which was to
be given at the town hall Nov. 20 has
been postponed on account OF the death
of sister of Miss Granfeld. She has
closed her school, and the remainder OF
this term viii be made up next term.
Mr.. Anderson of Montpelier seminary
preached in town Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Markham is nursing in Put
namville
Mrs. II. G. Dodge returned Monday
from Randolph, where she has been Wis
ting her daughter, Mrs. f. L. Conner,
who is very i'll at the Randolph sana-
torium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hill Of Pittsfield,
N. ", are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Whitcomb.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
PROTECT THE HEART
FROM RHEUMATISM
RHEUMA Purifes the Blood and Throws
OFF Complaining Diseases.

Weakening of the blood tissues by
continued attacks of rheumatism affects
the heart and produces complications
which result fatally. RHEUMA puts
the blood in condition to ward off other
diseases and eradicates rheumatic condi-
lions from the whole system. Recon-
mended for all forms of rheumatism. so
cents at the Red Cross Pharmacy. This
letter will convince you of its great
value:
Il was so crippled with sciatic rheu
matism | could not walk. Doctors could
do nothing for me. After taking three
bottles of RHEUMA, the rheumatism
had entirely left me."-Guy Torley, l20
Summit avenue, st. Paul. Minn.--Adyt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
CLAIMS LAW VIOLATION.
District Attorney Dunnett Sues Boston
& Maine r. r.

Rutland, Nov. 2l.-Papers were served
on Boston & Maine railroad officials at
Bellows Falls yesterday by Deputy
United States Marshal E. S. Whitaker
of this city in suit, asking for judg-
ment of 500, brought by United States
District Attorney Alexander Dunnett OF
St. Johnsbury for the government at
the suggestion of the interstate COM
merce commission.
1t is alleged that the railroad violated
the safety appliance act on August II,
last, by running a car which was not
fitted with automatic couplers. The
case is returnable at the United States
court in this city the first Tuesday in
January.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
The Other Woman,

'T don't see how that woman can
CAD about the way she does and neg
lect her little children
How do you know that she gads
aboutT
I'VE get the same girl to take care
of our babies when we're away from
home, and she's kept busy over there
fully half OF the time 1t provokes me
SO to have to be put off so often when
1 want to get away."-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
An optimist,s Epitaph.

The Carlsbad invalid has ordinaril,
a surprisingly robust appearance. He
looks strong. Scoffers say he has ia
be to live through the rigors Of the
cure. There is an apocryphal legend
of an epitaph in a Carlsbad church.
yard:
was well
hoped to be better
Here / ami
-Harper's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
Used to It.

did you give this man the third de-
gree ?" asked the police officer.
Eyes. We browbeat and badgered him
with every question we could think OF. i
'.What did he do?"
"He dozed off and merely murmured
now and then, Yes, my dear. You're
perfectly right Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
important To Him

An old lady was telling her grand
children about some trouble in Scot
land in the course of which the chief
OF her clan was beheaded. 1T was
nae great thing of head, to be sure"
said the good old lady, but it was
sad loss 10 him"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
Sore Throat and
Chest Colds Go
Begy's Mustanne Relieves Pain Instant
ly; Sore Muscles, Strains, Lameness
and Swelling Vanish Over Night.

Nothing on earth SO wonderfully good
for many ailments as BEGY'S MUS
TARINE. Headache toothache, earache,
backache disappear in few minutes.
It's marvellous penetrating power re-
duces Inflammation in rheumatism and
stops the agony Bronchitis, pleurisy,
tonsilitis, raeking coughs are ended with
astonishing rapidity.
Just rub II on. BEGY'S MUSTAR-
me never blisters. It's the finest thing
ont to draw the inflammation and sore
ness from the feet and from eorns bum
ions and eallouses.
Get a 25-cent box to-day, and if YOU
don't find it better than any poultice,
plaster. IMMINENT or hot-watcr bottle,
your druggist, will return yous money,
Ask for BEGN'S MUSTARINE.
MUSTARINE is for sale and recon-
mended in Barre by all druggists.--Adv,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
In This Rspid Ace,

"Mamma's good little boy want
slice of bread and"-
ooh, mother, cut out that sort Of
thing. I'm nearly four years DID,
Chicago Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
Sweet Salt.

The Professor-Life itself is but a
chemical combination of the constitu-
ent atoms of chloride salts. The Girl
Well, it's sweet to me, anyway.-Puck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21

st. Michael's school is conducting
bazaar in st. Augustine's hall, which is
attracting large numbers. Last night
the hall was crowded. The minstrel
show, conducted Wednesday night, was
repeated last night in addition to the
rest of the program, the boys doing
even better than the night before. To-
night there is to be another entertain.
ment.
The sale, under the direction of the
Rebekahs, closed last night, hash sup
per being served to about 200 persons.
Dancing followed the supper, music be-
ing furnished by the Montpelier Military
band orchestra. The sale has proved
most successful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21

Trade Mark pale face OF ieaden tint, blush
rings around eyes, itching of nostrils, Ian
guor, irritability, disturbed Sleep grinding of
teeth, irresularity of pulse.
Over 80 years ago my father discovered
the formula of DIR. True's Elixir, the family
laxative and worm expeller. This remedy
has worldwide reputation as the one safe
and reliable remedy for worms and stomach
disorders. At dealers, S5c. SOC and 81 90.
Advice free. Write me-
Auburn. Maine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21

folks also have worms very fire.
quently. Signs of worms are !:
Deranged stomach, furre d
tongue. belching. variable APP
petite, increased thirst. acid or
heavy breath, nausea, enlarged
abdomen, variable bowel action,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21

Joy is not essentially bad. but good,
while grief is essentially bad.-Spinoza.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
II Mothers Only Knew

how frequently children suffer from worms,
they would take more precautions against
this common ailInent of childhood. Grown
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-21
MONTPELIER
Louis Bernard, who Died Yesterday in
Hospital, Left Cousin in Barre.

Louis Bernard died at Heaton hospital
yesterday morning, after being i'll a
week with pneumonia. For six years he
had lived here and in Barre. He is sur
yived by brother in Connecticut, and
cousin, Joseph Bernard, in Barre, the
rest of his relatives living in Canada.
The funeral will be held tomorrow,
with interment in the Catholic ceme-
terY.