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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11
SOUTH BARRE.

George Roben and two sons of South
Ryegate spent Sunday with his father
and mother.
Raymond Ashline of Calais spent
Sunday here with relatives.
The South Barre grange will hold it,
next meeting this evening, when the
third and fourth degrees will be worked.
Joe Fushey of this place, who viii be
81 years old the fourth of April, is very
vigorous and active. He takes a three
mile walk to Williamstown, slabs II
cords of wood day and has chopped a
2o0-run of wood in the log this winter.
In spite of all this activity, Mr.. Fushey
is still enjoying good health
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11

The Concord, n. H., board of aldermen
is vested with authority to grant ex-
emption to new industries, it seems, as
the board on Monday night voted exemp-
ton for new concern for period of 10
years. In most places the entire citizen
ship prefers to have the authority in such
an important matter and one in which
there is likelihood of a great deal of
abuse. Under usual conditions, it is bet
ter for the citizens to have sole author
ity to determine VITO shall be exempted.
However, the zeal OF the Concord Board
of Trade in securing the new industry
is to be commended. 1t is doing much
to build up the city, while other agen.
cies are at work tearing it down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11

DIR. John H. Finley, New York's COM
missioner of education, makes somewhat
tardy acknowledgement that he hadn't
read the full Carnegie Foundation re-
port on education in Vermont when he
took occasion to commend it's features.
In making his somewhat premature as
sertion he had not seen that part of
the report which had to do with higher
education. Hence, it is to be presumed
that there are other parts of the report
which he had not read and that his early
commentator is not to be applied to
the entire report OF the commission ana
its recommendation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11
ORPHAN APPRECIATED CAKE.
When He Came to Die He Left $1,000 a
Appreciation.

New York, March lin appreciation
of care given him while an orphan of
six, DIR. Michael Jordan of Logansport,
Ind, left in his will $4,000 to the Chill
dren's Aid society of this city, according
to an announcement made last night by
that institution.
DIR. Jordan was charge of the So
eiety in 1859 at the Randal's island
almshouse, and was later sent to an
Indiana farmer by name of John Linsey,
who made it possible for the boy to
get good education.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11
$4,000 BAIL is DE-
MANDED OF SLACK
OF NORTHFIELD
Alleged Sender of Black Hand Letter to
Frank Severance Was Unable to
Furnish Amount and Was
Remanded to Jail.

Burlington, March ll.--Fred c. Slack,
the alleged author of BLACK Hand"
letter, was brought to Burlington from
Montpelier yesterday by Deputy United
States Marshal Thomas Reeves by vir-
tue of an indictment found against him
by the federal grand jury during its
sessions in this city two weeks ago.
The charge against Slack is that he sent
a letter to Frank Severance of North
field in December of last year stating
that collection was being taken up in
the state from certain ones who could
afford to pay and that Severance had
been designated to furnish $500 which
he would have to seerete under some
bags in a meat cart in Stacks stoneshed
onta date named or Severance would be
killed and his house blown up The in
dictment charges that sending this let
ter was misuse OF the United States
mails, as it was in the nature of a
matchmaking scheme. Slack was arrest
ed soon after the letter was received
and has been detained at Montpelier by
the state authorities since.
The respondent was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Henry D.
Shaw upon his arrival here yesterday
but he was unable to furnish the $4,000
bail demanded and was remanded to Jail.
The Letter in Question.
The date of sending the letter is set
up as December 20, 1913. The missve,
OF which Slack is alleged to be the au-
thor, reads as follows:
mir. Severance:
Eve are taking a collection in this
state and we know who is able to pay
we never break our word so read this
carefully we win do everything we say
we viii pay this back in one year and
interest but we have got to get certain
amount and we can't get it any other
way now I will tell you what you must
do. YOU must put to hundred dollars
WHARF we tel you to. we have got al but
3 in this town that we think can spare
it and not hurt them now i will tell YOU
that we mean what we say if you think
more of hundred dollars than you do
of your life keep it and you wont live
to spend it we have got the little toys
right here that will put you and your
house out of sight in one second we have
not had to use any yet they have all
used sence so far now II you tell any
one or try to watch you win be sorry we
shall send some one after it that never
will know what it is you seal it up and
put it under the seat of meat cart in
Stacks stone shed the is some old bags
in there put it under them can't think
of better place and don't fail to have it
thare by wensday now don't make fool
of your self and think we don't do as we
say for we viii you viii be watched from
now until the "a if it amt thare you
may never see the 25 if you tell any
one we will know it now and for your
sake tell you once more don't be fool
if you do as we say in every way you
will get your money back if you don't
YOU know what to expect it ma not
come at once but it win come don't let
any one see you put it thare so to be
shure it will be thare when we send
for It,"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
L. B. Gallagher, Barre Granite Manufac-
turer, Files in Bankruptcy.

Rutland, March 1.-Two petitions in
bankruptcy were filed yesterday in the
Office of Clerk +. S. Platt of the United
States court. One petitioner is L, B. Gal
lagher, who conducts a granite manufae-
turing business at Barre, under the name
L. b. Gallagher & Co. His liabilities are
SsS3.2s and he has assets of S430.50, with
$2l5 claimed exempt. S. Hollister Jack
son is counsel for the petitioner.
William B. Tyrel of Richford, marble
dealer, has also filed petition, his coun-
sci being Gaylord F. Ladd. His liabili-
ties are given as Sl,79465 and he has
assets of 1927, with S60l claimed exempt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11
His Old sweethearts"
Disaster Minus Insurance

means more disaster Disaster plus in
suranee means no disaster This is like
the multiplying of fractions, the more
You multiply the less there is. National
Life ms. Co., of VT. lMutual) S. 5.
Ballard, general agent, Lawrence build.
ing, Montpelier, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11
Notice.

All eollectible bills contracted at the
Bottinelli printery before March ?, 1914,
are payable to c. A. Bottinelli and any
creditors having accounts with the
printery before that date are asked to
send statements. c. A. Bottinelli.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11

Jingosts and braggarts in Congress
would do well to curb their tongues at
the present time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11

The BraziIians have put the st" or
Rio.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11

The Texas rangers simply toed the
line-and the Mexicans toed the mark,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11
Campfire Girls, Program.

The Minnitaska campfire girls will
give an entertainment at Hedding NJ. +.
church this evening wednesday,, with
the following program:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11

Help the clock to novel
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-11

Hold, enough, Mr.. Grounding!
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03

lips. a coal popped in the fire, and a
bright blaze sprang up and flicker
ed on the gold watch. And on the
edge of the inner case, by some mira
Gle of observation saw three rows
of figures infinitely scratched
The combination" | exclaimed.
There was little doubt. According
to the German system the lock was
set by numbers instead of letters, and
these could mean nothing else.
We stood there in exultation for
moment. until a noise without recalled
us to ourselves. The soldiers were
filing in the yard. Outside | could see
Captain Kuppenheim and a sergeant
marshaling them.
Summers said Nikolai. our task
is now an extremely simple one if
your courage does no fail you. Re-
member that the German soldier is
trained to one thing-implicit obedi
ence The most singular action will
not be observed by him. He is train
ed as an automaton, nothing more.
Our duty now is to procure the
gold. know the location of the
strong room. We cannot hope to carry
even a tenth part away: / trust, how
ever, that we shall ultimately reap a
rich reward from our enterprise. Fol-
low me-"
We passed out boldly into the court
yard Nikopai gravely returning the
salute of the officer He led me
through a second archway. along a
low passage which terminated in
barred door. Two sentries on duty
stood at attention. Nikolai fitted the
gold key to the lock \ moments
fumbling. and il opened. and We pass
ed through Looking back. | saw that
the sentries were still at attention
The passage now turned off to the
right abruptly, and a second door
faced US. This was unguarded. II
opened noiselessly, and we found our
selves in a huge, vaulted chamber Of
gloomy aspect. at the end of which
a fire was burning Two soldiers in
uniform rose and saluted US. Nikolai
PASSED between them and fitted the
Key to the door One of the men
detained him.
Pardon. excellency,' he said None
Dut his excellency, General Faber. en-
ers this chamber
Read that" said Nikolai sharply.
hipping out a paper Again ! saw
ne emperors signature. afteward
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03
Suddenly I had an inspiration

Suddenly had an inspiration
The key will be upon his person"
| exclaimed
Nikolai's hand descended softly
upC my shoulder You are right
Summers" he said. Come"
II was rcpugnant to me to lay hands
upon the dead man there by the fire.
felt guilty as a parricide as | rev
erently cut the bonds as a rObber of
the dead when / turned out the con
tents OF the pockets. There were let
tiers there in feminine writing mon
ey, papers. hasty glimpse al which
revealed their uHimpCrtanCe 90 us. and
a great cleaning golden watch which
as took it. opened in my hand and
flashed out the time to me but there
was 10 key
Round his neck" said Nikolai
And there We found it, II was a lit
tie golden key. alone, bun of pc
cuIiar fashion. saw az once that
by pressing "a spring upon ir~ handle.
% was convertible into either of two
other kinds through au automatic
movement of the wards There were.
then. three locks to 5o forced
If,lt.Diatnd. / could hardly restrain
my JOY but NiEolai stood looking
down ar me gravo'y.
"Trat's go use. SINNERS ne said.
we need the combination"
! had forgotten that our partial
success had only made our eventual
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03
I laid mvhMd II MvIeyuIa2-

said Nikolai, while the shells are ad-
justed They will be ready in half an
hour and will form in columns of four,
in fatigue uniform"
The captain saluted aagin. That
will do. Captain Kuppenheim, said
Nikolai.
The captain retired stiffly. Then
Nikolai turned to me. I'VE must find
the keys" he whispered.
Let us take another look at the
general" exclaimed. In truth, though
he had been bound hand and foot,
though he could make no cutlery,
was astonished that he had not some
how managed to indicate his presence
in some manner 1t is difficulty to de-
prive a man entirely of motion. be his
bonds ever so strong
We went into the ante-room. The
general lay by the hearth just as
| we had placed him. Nikolai lifted his
arm 1t fell heavily. BY the light
of the fire | scrutinized his face. The
eyes were half open. but there was no
recognition in them.
He is dead said Nikolai, sol
EMMY.
1t was true. He was an old man.
and the shock had. doubtless, brought
about fatal stroke of apoplexy. Nike
lai gazed at him a moment in ST.
lence Then he raised his hand at
the salute
Honor to brave man, even though
he be a servant Of tyranny" he said.
1T is as well for him perhaps" Then
he turned away
This unexpected denouement, while
it could not add to the desperate con-
dition OF our undertaking, solved one
of our most pressing difficulties. All
danger from this source was now re-
moved. Nikolai went back into the of
fee, and together We searched for
the keys. And We found them. We
found punches OF keys-keys of every
kind There must have been half
hundred when we gave up the search
But which was the key to the strong
ROOM
None of these" said Nikolai. ~
will be in triplicate-and there will
be a combination He paused and
looked at me sadly. Summers, he
said. Il had hoped to wiring the Sc
cret from the dead man by threat o.
death. 1t was a desperate hope a
best; now it is not even a hope. TIL
secret of the combination was know
to none but him, doubtless.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03

ON Of Che petty brmmrI h... col
- which there have been compare
lively f.v This winter Is pictured
here. Dr. has proved go successful thai
H wig very likely roappnar in spIu-
millinery made up E spring fabrics
.| trimmed with flowers.
The shape is apparently rather sim
Pile, bat D.. takes auc knowledge OF
'hc iuur-u.h.rs' art to strike 80 good
o. balance between crown and b.lu. 10
ht the rolling brim so easily to- the
Bead and 20 achieve SO much grace
and bccomu"uess. 10 les % shape cs-
peo'ally suited TO tlr low style OF colt
iure. There aic sim.a ar shape. with
smaller crowns. or with sofa crowns.
TO De worn with the new high colt
fures.
THE body of the hat is coy,r,d with
so'. Due millinery crepe or with
crepe de- chime Il is laid m tucks
over the brim and ia folds Oh the same
width on the upper brim. over this
iher" rs drapiue of two thlcaupss,s
oi hne maliuc. Tie under br.m is
faced with black velvet.
\ hat made in this way. with the al
ways becoming black velvet facius
framing the face aud hair. may be
made up with any other color in com
binalion. As ii is a hat for dr,ssy
wear. some OF the light and fascinating
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03

handing officer, who stood watching
us, showed signs of fatigue. After
half an hour, while his yawus grew
visibly longer. Nikolai spoke.
Your excellency," he said Il re-
greet to say that my mechanic here
finds quite number of defective time
fuses. To remedy this work will re-
quire several hours of hard work"
The commanding officer came over
He looked at the shells. Il see moth
ing wrong with them" he said peer
ing through his glasses.
Perhaps not, sir" Nikolai rejoined,
"and | have no doubt that in a pinch
all would prove serviceable. Never
theless, the Krubp factory feels a pc
culiar responsibility in this matter,
and. with your leave, this fellow shall
adjust the defective ones
AS you please" replied the COM
handing officer shortly. Captain Kup-
penheim will superintend the matter"
He turned toward his office to give the
order. Nikolai, beckoning me, followed
him.
The office was a small, wellfurnish-
ed room connecting with the officers
quarters by small psasage-way
which cut it off from the rest of the
house He turned to his desk. Niko-
lai was close upon his heels. In an
ante-room ! saw an orderly doing
over a fire. Upon the desk was a bell
The officer bent over to press it.
AnG suddenly Nikolai's arms were
round his throat. one hand pressed
upon his mouth. The officer struggled
valiantly, but he was perfectly help
less in Nikolai's grasp. Instantly
had improyised a gag and thrust it
into his mouth: then, with lengths of
cord which lay scattered around the
apartment. we bound his limbs and
trussed him like a fowl We rolled
him into a corner, where he lay glar-
ing at us in an indescribably comical
manner. utterly helpless. looked into
the ante-room. The orderly was snor-
ing peacefully
THAT was the crux of the prob
lem" said Nikoli Now all is plain
sailing It's lucky We found that
cord"
The Office was in confusion. Piles
of papers and wrappings lay all about
In one corner was a screen. Nikolai
placed it in front of the officer and mo-
toned to me to step behind it,
Hold your revolver to his head"
he said The slightest sound or
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03

cuffs and collar Of velvet edged with
skunk fur. The vest is in a light pap
rika or tango" shade Of velvet very
smart in combination with tHa black.
II is really a Waistcoat extending ten
inches below the waist l.Ee a. the
front
Across the front. at the waist line.
is a short strap and buckle which
makes an excellent decoration. The
buckle is made Of the coiored velvet
over "A buckram foundation.
The skirt is close fitting with little
drapery at one side made By three
plaits sewed in al the seam. The
sleeves are set iH. and just an easy
fitting straight pattern fulied in at the
cuff
Worn with the suit ie a chic and
-aucy hat. It. is a tUrban in which the
drapery has been shaped INTO wide
haring wings Of yelye,. They are sup
ported b. wires There is a knot at the
center and the wings are in one with
the covering OF the hat-a very clever
arrangement OF drapery
There is a scarf and nun of silk
plush to be worn with this costume
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03

drumming of limbs and he dies" He
said this in a tone loud enough to be
perfectly understood by the helpless
officer.
But then we We're little uncertain
1t seemed incredible that we could re-
main there long undiscovered Nike
lai called the orderly.
Go to bed" he said. we do not
need you
] had expected that the soldier
would question this command from a
stranger but the German soldier is
trained to implicit obedience 10 the
word Of a superior. He simply saluted
and marched stidiy out OF the door
Then. at Nikolai's word. / raised the
officer. and together we carried him
into the aute-roCm, where We deposit
cd him upon the hearth before the
fire, with "a pillow beneath his head
All this while my thoughts had been
running on the gold lut Niholai was
nor yet ready He had told mo 20 make
doub!y sure that his plans would not
mIscarry He called after the retreat
ing orderly. The man turned
send Captain Kuppenheim here"
be sand.
Two minutes later the captain came
runuiug in. drew himself up and sa.
lutCd
Captain huppeuhcim," said Niko-
Tai, returning the salute. II have the
honor to inform you that you will re-
cciyc your orders from mo-" And he
showed him a paper Heaven knows
no" many of them Nikolai had forged.
or how he had done so-braring the
supcrscription Of the kaiser The
captain looked at il and saluted again
You Will tell OF a half company Of
men to keep guard in the courtyard. D"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03
Waists of the Season

Shadow lace and net blouso, to be
worn with diaphanous skirts have low
cut necks with frills and Iona -lecves
finished, oftentimes bong
finished with PINK and blu ribbon
across the front and under The lace.
Tulle waists are dainty and diapha-
nous, their beauty being enhanced by
dark fur trimmings, such as skunk or
pole cat The fur gives touch OF.
wintriness. These waists are made
of plain or figured tulle. many being
made plain in front but with plaits in
back. They are made with deep kl-
mono sleeves. tied in a. the wrist by
a black velvet band.
The boiero style of waist is popular.
with two or three distinctive clasps In
'front.'. \ stuart collar edged with mr
gives this type "A touch OF marines.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03
RcUc Mac( Circles.

In this hour Of popularity for the
gird'e many women arr tempted 20
make their cWn. a carefully chosen
quality OF ribbon, finished sikh pas.
sementerie ornament a. the end. is
practically thc whole OF the girdlo
These ornaments are TO be had ready
cut and huishN! for this purpose. They
are OF beads. of six or wool en-
broidrry and they are priced according
10 the ornament, IFS size and MAXIM
Belts may b. had Of kid which are
soft and rliable. They come in al
colors. and are finished with three
large pearl unp:erced button. Of colors
which contrast with the color of the
bolt.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03
For Health, a Walk.

In the warm weather, when exercise
in the heat Of the day seems bur
den. try walking early in the morning
and again late in the evening
BE energetic and get up before
breakfast in earnest Don't try to
walk before you have eaten, but eat
something light and satisfying and
start forth on a morning constitution
al. You can get home again before
the heat of the day has really set in.
II you find the morning walk impos-
sibie. try the evening walk. STAR
out after the sun has gone down, eth
er before a late dinner or after an
early one and walk in the dusk until
you are tired.
The woman who must work in Office
or shop would find systematic carly
morning and late evening exercise
beneficial and invigorating
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03

When the weather is cold eu.mpr
and standing collar OF uct suggest pro
lection and should p. worn az .the
neck. Real warmth is afforded by the
scarf. which is Nat and long and can
be wrapped about the throat and
spread over The chest.
There Is tad tor wearing single
long-stemm"d rose on the muf With
this costume an artificial rose in
yellow or one Of the tango shades is
the right choice. None OF The rose
reds look we'll with the color in the
wdistcoat. but there are yellowish
pink and deep yellow roses. and those
OF gold tissue which are just the
thing.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03
RUSSIAN BLOUSE
COMBINATION FOR
THE WINTER GIRL

one Of the Russian blouse combina-
" tons which are so pretty for the
younger generation, and also (when
made like the original so we'll
adapted to cold weather, is
shown here made up with
figured crepe skirt and a broadcloth
coat. IL is in black with turned back
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-03

Stude-l wonder Dhat makes my
hair 50 thick?
Barber Perhaps ia this going
around with your head so much 80
Cornell Widow.