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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14
BALTIMORE ENTHUSES
OVER FEDERAL TEAM
First Game of the Season in That City
Draws an Immense
Crowd.

Baltimore, April l4.--Not since the
Baltimore Orioles captured three Nation
al league pennants has such crowd
witnessed game of baseball here as
that which saw the Baltimore Federals
defeat Buffalo, to 2, yesterday. The
game abounded in brilliant plays.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14

The nervous headache and irritable
condition of the busy business man y
prevented by the timely use of two anti
kamnia tablets. Every bicycle rider,
after hard run, should take two tab
let's ON going to bed. In the morning
he will awaken minus the usual mus
cular pains, aches and soreness. Keep
dozen tablets in your medicine chest.
Ask for AK tablets.-Pharmaceutieal
Notes.-Adyt. !.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14
TO RUN sULzER FOR GOVERNOR.
New American Party Is Formed in
New York

Albany, April 1.-THE movement to
bring about the nomination OF William
Sulzer as independent candidate for
governor this fall, took form in the in.
corporation of the New American party
last night. The new party viii have a
complete anti-Tammany state ticket.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14
FIRE MENAcEs THE RESoLUTE.
Candidate for Cup Defense Rescued
From Blaze.

Bristol, r. l., April l4.--The sloop
Resolute being built here as candi-
date for the Americas cup defense, was
threatened by fire last night when a
blaze broke out in the joiner shops in
the Herreshoff yards. The Resolute was
not burned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14
Troops Occupy r. R. Stations.

Rome, April l4.-The question of SUI
premacy in the railroad strike hinges
in the balance. The government occupies
certain stations with troops ready for
any eyentuality.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14

The contest over the gift of $1,000 to
the village of Hyde Park by the late
LOOMS Lamphere. for library, has
been withdrawn and the Lamphere me-
mortal will be erected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14
Indian Bureau Head Suicides.

Washington, April l4.-E. p. Hol-
combe, chief supervisor of the Indian
bureau, shot and killed himself last even
ing in room of local hotel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14
THE NEW ENGLAND cATHARTIc
MADE BY C. /. HOOD CO.

There is no family cathartic or liver
medicine any better in the world
than Hoods Pills. Csc. The great de-
tective story, Macon Moore" sent
free until April 80, IA, with every
bottle by C. I. Hood Co.. Lowell, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14
KILLED BY HUSBAND.
From Whom She Had Been Separated
for Five Months.

Boston, April l4.-Mrs. Agnes Collins
was shot and killed yesterday by her
husband from whom she had been sep
arsted for five months.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14

years ago, in the passionate of Rev. Z. w.
Whitney, who was pastor from 1880 to
1887.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-14
HEAVY SNOW IN MONTREAL.
Many Windows Broken by the Storm
Ten Below Freezing.

Ten Below Freezing.
Montreal, April IA heavy fall of
snow, a gale of wind and temperature
10 degrees below freezing made yesterday
one Of the most unpleasant April days
the province of Quebec ever has known.
In this city the storm broke many win
dows and disabled part of the municipal
electric lighting system.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
(TO BE CONTINTEDD
DIAGNOSIS by Electricity.

For the benefit Of the nervous cases
that come to the doctor, it has been
asserted by Scripture that 1t is just as
necessary to know how emotional they
are as it is to know how high the
temperature is in a case of fever.
Moreover, in many cases it is neces.
sary to find out what experiences in
the past or present life Of the patient
produce emotions. For this purpose
the patient sits at ease with hands on
the electrodes, which may be SO con.
cealed in the arms of his chair that he
is W that the most intimate
processes of his soul are being reg
istered as various words are spoken or
various topics Of conversation are dis.
cussed, the galvanometer showing
when a sensitive subject has been
touched.-Fred w. Eastman, in Har
per's Magazine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
ECZEMA ON HANDS AND ARMS

1921 Douglas ST., Omaha, Neb.-"My
trouble began from a bad form OF &c
zema all over my hands, neck and
AIMS. l could get no sleep for the
itching and burning. The small PIN.
Plies looked red and watery and my
skin and scalp became dry and Itch
ing. The pimples irritated me SO that
I would scratch until they bled.
could not put my hands in water and
II l once tried 1t they burned SO that
I could not stand it. l had to have
my hands tied up and gloves on all the
time for nearly two months. Some
times l would scratch the skin Off 1t
irritated SO and l could do no work
at all.
Il tried all kinds Of remedies but
nothing did any good. Then saw in
the newspaper about Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and got l was
completely healed in five or six
weeks. They have not troubled me
since" (Signed) Joe Uhl, Jan. 81. IA.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. l.. Boston."-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
Traininn in Shnntinn.

Live targets" an English invention
by which one may shoot at kinemato-
graph reproductions of human beings
and animals. are to be introduced into
the German army and navy In conse-
quence of experiments just carried
u at Doboritz camp by the kaiser.
The newspapers state that the ap-
paratus is to be installed at the mill
tary schools and naval training ships
for the purpose Of improving the
craftsmanship Of cadets. The kaiser.
fascinated by the sport spent half
an hour at the range" fitted up at
Doboritz. His majesty particularly
enjoyed Shooting" deer. seals, and
men and women on the tops OF ON
nibuses and elsewhere. He said that
the scheme vas undoubtedly valuable
for military purposes.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
WRONG BREAKFAST.
Change Gave Rugged Health.

Many persons think that for
strength, they must begin the day
with a breakfast Of meat and other
heavy foods. This is a mistake as
anyone can easily discover for him
self.
A w. Va carpenters experience
may benefit others. He writes:
Il used to be a very heavy break
fast eater but finally indigestion
caused me such distress, l became
afraid to eat anything.
My wife suggested a trial of Grape
Nuts and as l had to eat something
or starve, I concluded to take her
advice. She fixed me up a dish and
remarked at the time that the quail
ity was all right, but the quantity was
too small wanted a %saucerfui.
But she said a small amount OF
Grape-Nuts went a long way and that
! must eat 1t according to directions.
So ! started in with Grape-Nuts and
cream, two soft boiled eggs and some
crisp toast for breakfast.
Il cut out meats and a lot OF other
stuff | had been used to eating all
my life and was gratified to see that
| was getting better right along. I
concluded | had struck the right thing
ard stuck to 1t. | had not only been
eating improper food. but too much.
Il was working at the carpenters
trade at that time and thought that
unless / had a hearty breakfast with
plenty Of meat, | would play out be-
fore dinner. But after a few days OF
my new breakfast" l found l could
do more work. felt better in every
way. and now l am not bothered with
Indigestion"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek. Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville." In pkgs. There's q Reason"
Ever read the ahovo letterp A new
one ppeNr fro0 tlme t. time. They
are 6enuen0s and 1Ul1 u AuaAa0
Interest
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
Why He Left Scotland.

At a Caledonian banquet in Lon.
don a Scotsman who had settled In
the metropolis made a speech, in
which Scotland and all things Scot
fish were SO fulsomely praised that an
E~nglishman,' who sat next him, said
when he had finished:
If Scotland Is all that you Scots
men say 1t Is. why don't you stay
there instead Of coming here?"
"Weel." answered the Scotsman,
"Ahll tell We hoo 1t wis wi me. Whom
All wis in business in Fife All fand Z
the fowk wis just az oliver a. mesel
an All cudna gar the two ems meet
Sac All. cam AVA Sooth. an SIN syno
man. ALIVE been daein' rale woel..
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
v.-conNnued.


The girl walled OF up the highway
with Z lifting stride. now and then
laughing to herself. or running q few
steps. occasionally stopping by some
hedge to pull . leaf which she rubbed
against her cheek. smelling its keen
0ew scent. or stopping to gaze out
ACROSS the o~range-green belts Of sun
~ wind-dimpled fields. one hand push
ing back her mutinous hair from her
brow. the other shielding her eyes.
Farther on the highroad looped around
> strip Of young forest, and she struck
Into this for = short cut. In the depth
0ho sat down to rest on the sun
oplashed roots Of . tree. Leaning back
against the scanned trunk. her felt hat
Gallen to the ground, she looked like
some sea-woman emerging from an
oaEth-hued pool to comb her hair
Against . dappled rock.
She drew back against the tree and
caught her breath as q bulldog frisked
0ver . mossy boulder just In front Of
Aer.
A moment more and she had thrown
herself on her knees with both arms
0atotretched. "OA. you splendid crea-
eare!" she cried. you big. lovely
white darling!"
The dog seemed n no way verse to
tAis sensational proceeding. He re-
0p0nded instantly not merely with tail
waSgtng. but with ecstatic grunts and
oFowls. Where did you come FROM"
- nmoattOnod - hic mink tonUuo
struggled desperately to md a cheek
0hrough the whorl Of coppery hair.
why. you must b the one | was told
not to be afraid Of"
She petted and fondled the smooth
Intelligent muxxle. AS II any one
could be afraid Of you! Wen set your
master right on that point" Smiling
% herself. she pulled one of the roses
from her belt, and twisting q wisp Of
hong grass. wound Il round and round
the dogs neck and thrust the ragged
g0se-stem firmly through 1t. Now"
she said, and pushed him gently from
her, go back, sir!"
He whined and licked her hand, but
when she repeated the command. he
turned obediently and left her. A lit
tle way from her he halted, with a
sudden perception Of mysterious pun
lshment. shrugged. sat down. and tried
% reach the irksome grass-wisp with
his teeth. This failing. he rolled la
seriously In the dirt.
Then he rose. cast . reproachful
glance behind him. and trotted OH.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
Evidently Something Wronu

Little Arthur and his mother were
There were some ducks running back
and forth across the road and Arthur
Jagged behind his mother watching
them. He became greatly interested
and a puzzled look crept over his face.
After a while he ran up to his mother
and. pointing back to the ducks, ex-
claimed:
Mamma, those ducks aren't made
right"
Why, yes, dear. why not," his
mother answered.
We'll, they've got their eyes on
the sides Of their heads and niue ara
In front"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17

In his 'prophecisms.' He tells for
tunes. too. SSH" she warned. Hes
sitting on the doorstep. He's heard
US"
The old negro had the torso OF .
black patriarch. He sat bolt upright
with long straight arms resting on
his knees, and his face had that pc
cuiiar expressionless immobility seen
In Egyptian carvings. His age might
have been anything, Judging from his
face which was so scanned and crew
iced with innumerable tiny wrinkles
that It most resembled the tortured
glaze Of some anciant bitumen pot
terry unearthed from q tomb Of Kor.
The Judge ~dismounted. and tossing
his bride over . fence-p.cket, took
from bis pocket . collapsible drinking
eup. .Howdy do. Anthony" he said.
We MT stopped for : drink Of your
GOD geter."
- - negro. nodded his head.
800 $3.50. - go = Tho omtls
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17

Pens on whah yo' gwineter,' an.
swered Uncle Jefferson sapiently.
I'm going to Damory Court"
A kind of shocked surprise that was
almost stupefaction spread over the
others face. like oil over a pool.
Danny Co'ot! OATS de old Valiant
place. Ain nobody lives dar. All
reck'n ain nobody live dar fer mos er
hun'erd yeahs."
coming to it," said Valiant ~grayely.
"H%enceforth some n is going to 90
cupy it. How is it anyway
"Measurin' by de coonskin en- th'ow-
in in de tail, cts erbout two mile.
Ain gwineter live dar yo'se'f. sub, is
yo'?"
Il am for the present." was the
crisp answer.
Uncle Jefferson stared at him a mo-
men with his mouth open. Then ejac-
ulating under his breath, "Fo' de
Lawd! Whut folks gwineter say ter
dat" he shambled to the real Of the
motto and began to unship the steam
er-trunk. "Whut yo' gwineter do wild
dat-ar?" he asked, pointing to the a
All kin come wild ole Sukey-dat' 8
nah mule-en fotch it in de mawn
in. Amt gwineter rain ter-night no
how
This matter having been arranged.
they started Jogging down the green.
bordered road. the bulldog prospecting
alongside.
"S'pose'n de Co'ot done ben sold en-
yo' gwineter fix it up TO- de new
ownah," hazarded Uncle Jefferson
presently.
Valiant did not answer directly
You say the place hasn't been occu'
pied for many years." he observed
Did you ever hear why, Uncle JET
ferson?'
"Ah done heerd.' said the other
vaguely, but All disremembahs
Sump'in dat happened befo' All come
heah f'om oil Post-Oak Plantation
Reck'n Majah Bristow he know erbout
it, er Mis- Judith-dat's Miss Shirley's
mothah. Her fathah wus Genl Tawn
DdnUTlOSe, Ell u0 QleQ 10 she was
bawn.'
Shirley Dandridge, A high-sound
ing name. with something OF long
linked culture, of arrogant heritage
In some subtle way it seemed tt
| clothe the personality of which Va
liant had had that f~leeting roadside
glimpse.
"Reck'n yo-all come f'om New
York; inquired Uncle Jefferson, after
a little silence. so, Dey say OATS
er pow'ful big place. But All reck'r
OF Richmon's big ernuf 70 me-" He
clucked to the leisurely mule anc
added. "Ah bin ter Richmon' onct
Vas, sub, All nevah see sech house.
mos ali bigger'n de comfy co'ot
house"
John Valiant expressed a somewhat
absent interest. He was lookins
! thoughtfully at the blossom in hi.
hand, in an absorption through which
Uncle Jefferson's "reminiscences oozee
on.
(TO BE CONTINI9ED)
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
VERY MUCH WRONG NUMBER
Experience Probably Taught Testy
Old Gentleman to Be More Care
ful Whom He Rang tip.

A gentleman was staying in an
English provincial town. when he
heard that Mr.. Moneyboy, his partner
in business, was at another town close
by, SO he rang up his hotel on the
telephone.
rs Mr.. Moneyboy there?" he In
CURED.
mo, he is not" came the response.
We'll, has he engaged rooms"
mo. We don't reserve rooms
here; first come, first served Is our
rule" came the sharp and somewhat
airy reply.
He was rather taken back at the
lofty independence they seemed to
revel In In that town.
Can you tell me-" he asked. II
he will stay with you when he
reaches the town."
ITS possible hs may. But Ne can't
say"
Look here" Soared the irate gem
tloman. you're the most impudent
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
CHAPTER VI.
Mad Anthony.

"o0
Beyond the selvage Of the sleepy
ooaf-sheltered village 4 cherry bor-
lored lane met the Red Road. On its
one side was : covered pasture and
beyond this N orchard. bounded by q
tall hedge Of c~lose-clipped box which
separated II from . broad yard where
eh0 gray-weathered root Of Rosewood
allowed above . group Of tulip and
oatalpa trees. On the sunny steps q
l0p-eared puppy was playing with :
.mottled at.
The front door Vas open, showing .
hall where stood . grandfather's clock
and : spindle-legged table holding a
bowl Of potpourri. The timepiece had
landed from . sailing vessel at James
town wharf with the household goods
Of that English Garland who had
adopted tho old Middle Plantation
when Dunmore ri royal governor IN
der George III. Fra med portraits and
engravings lent tints Of furnished sill
yor. old-rose and suuset-g0lds-colors
t1me-toned and reminiscent. carrying q
eharming sense o. peaceful content. Of
Gentleness and long tradition. The
lark polished stairway had Ut its turn
= square dormer-window which looked
ct upon one Of the rose-arbors.
Down this stair. somewhat later that
afternoon. camo Shirley cambridge.
booted and spurred, the rebellious
whorls Of her russell hair 10Y az close
~ nlleted - : Greek boys. In . short
llv10nd skirt Of yew-green and q cool
White blouse and swinging BY its rib
- . green hat whose rolling brim
Was caught up at q side by q crisp
anne-haack hawks feather. She stopped
- peer ont Of the dormer-window to
where. under the latticed eav Of
1aon0 beside . round iron table hold
80 hoop Of embroidery and : hook
- Two a.laAy mt reading.
~ lAdy1s hair VA silver. but not
~ : Il had been 50 for many
nonI rpfute6 ~ TIE transparent skin
$50 y eofor = soft - the cheek OF IN
$3.50 Il vas solely In her dark
a 800 ~ strangely luminous.
1af cne mieAt - lurking the SOM
eearft of pasoion and Of pain. But
800 eaaoe md brilliant withal.
~ ~ . - cans whose crook
80 1880 hand held with :
- fhof oorn11ow oonvey00 Z sense
e sma1es Z sentAamorous :
s.1sss'''::,,,' - =
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17

j~ack-in-ofice that ever spoilt hi,
masters business. Go away and tel
some n who knows more about tn,
business OF the hotel to come an
speak to me-
There was a chuckle at the otha
end Of the wire.
This isn't a hotel; it's the town
JAIL" said the voice.
The confused gentleman rang on
sharp.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
What He Feared.

He was watching his neighbours
troublesome boy climb a tree, and he
had a look Of painful anxiety on his
countenance.
Are you afraid the lad will failo"
he was asked.
won't"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
les. I'm going with tho Chal-

kuCIS.
"Oh, OF course. Betty Page is visit
ing them, isn't she?"
Shirley nodded. She came yester-
day. I'll have to hurry, for | saw them
from my window turning into the Red
Road" She waved her hand and ran
lightly down the stair and across the
lawn to the orchard.
She pulled a green apple from a
bough that hung over q stone wall and
with this in her hand she came close
to the pasture fence and whistled a
peculiar call. 1t was answered by a
low whinny and a soft thud of hoOfs.
and a golden-chestnut hunter thrust
4 long nose over the bars, fdaring
fiame-lined nOstrils to the touch OF her
hand. She laid her cheek against the
white thoroughbred forehead and held
the apple to the larger reaching lip,
with several teasing withdrawings be-
fore she gave it to it's juicy crunching.
She let down the top bar OF he
fence and vaulting over, ran to a
stable and presently emerging with a
saddle on her arm, whistled the horse
to her and saddled him. Then open
ing the gate, she mounted and can
tered down the lane to meet the IN
coming riders-a kindly-faced, middle
aged man, q younger n with dark
features and coal black hair, and two
girls.
Chisholm Lusk spurred in advance
and lifted his hat. Il held up the
Judge, Shirley" he said. land made
him bring me along. He tells me
there's a fox hunt on tomorrow; may !
Gomez"
"Pshaw! Chilly" said the Judge. Il
don't believe you " got up ut five
o'clock in your born days. You've
learned bad habits abroad"
You'll see," he answered. III my
man Friday doesn't rout me out to-
morrow. I'll be up for murder"
They rode an hour. along stretches
| OF sunny highways OF On shaded Bride
paths where the horses hoofs fell muf-
| fled In brown pine-needles and droop-
ing branches ficked their faces. Then,
by a murky way gouged with brusk
i 8Ulll0S, dCTOSS BuciSlu6 HcIuo ohu
"turn-rows'' in a long detour around
Powhattan Mountain, a rough spur In
the shape Of an Indians head that
wedged itself ~forbiddingly between the
fields Of spring corn and tobacco.
do let US get a drink" said Chilly
Lusk. I'm as thirsty al a cotton
batting camel."
"An right. we'll STOP" agreed the
Judge, land you'll have a chance tc
see a local lion, Betty. This is
where Mad Anthony lives. You must
have heard Of him when 0 were here
before. He's almost as celebrated as
the Reverend John Jasper Of Rich
mond."
Betty tapped her temple. Where
have All heard of John Jasper"
He was the author Of the famous
sermon on The Sun do Move HI
used to prove it by a bucket of water
that he set beside his pulpit Saturda,
night. AS 1t hadn't spilled in tn
morning he knew it was the earth tina
stood still"
Betty nodded la%ughingly. "Ah re
member now. Is Mad Anthony reall,
mad?"
Only harmlessly." said Shirley
He's stone blind. The negroes al
believe he conjures-that's voodoo
you know. They put a lot Of stool
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
SYNOPSIS.

John Valiant. . rich society favorite.
suddenly discover that the Valiant cor
ooration. which his father founded and
which Was the principal source Of his
wealth. has failed. He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
16r the corporation. His entire remaining
poasessions consist OF an old motor car. a
white bull dog and Damory court. a neg
lected estate in Virginia. On the way to
Oomory court he meets Shirley Dand-
ridge. an auburn-hasred beauty. and d.
ca0es that he II g0inS t. like Virginia i'm
mnmaalv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
Muscle Needed.

1t was a beautiful New Year morn
ing in the stone age.
Hey, Strongarm.' said Hairyhead.
Tend me your crowbar. will YOU"
.Whatty We want with it, asked
Strongarm.
II want to take It home" informed
Hairyhead, TO turn over a e leaf.
Youngstown Telegram.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
lnhuman.

"Dabbs is the meaDest husband !
know"
You don't say So"
yes, he won't give his wife .
chance to find fault with him.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-07-17
LADIES CAN wEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease, the
Antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes. 10
makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Just the thing
for dancing. Refuse substitutes. For FREE trial
package, address Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. 7.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-25
D(T1ar2az1e kxl005xor2 -
of5eSz@xz1 zox2S ooxe7S 0srz11Ae c.r

plosives for blasting. that all sorts Of
tests had been made to prevent pre-
mature explosions. with the result
that the accidental deaths from all
causes had been reduced to ninety-one
In 1912. against one hundred and
twelve in 1911.
I'VE have done all in our power
to prevent explosions. but 1t Is not
always easy to enforce all our rules
however. for 1t has been the expert
ence of every engineer on such a job
as ours that men will persist in reck-
lessness despite all the rules TO the
contrary"
Methods OF Exploding Dynamite.
The method Of exploding dynamite
ia Culebra Cut is rather interesting.
Two kinds of drills are used-~tripod
and we'll, both of which are operated
by compressed air. This is supplied
from II teu~iuch compressed air main
on the west bank of the Cut, which
Is supplied by three batteries of air
compressors placed at equal distance
along nine miles of the Cut. The
holes drilled are fourteen feet apart
and the depth drilled Is usually about
twenty-seVen feet. The holes are
loaded with forty-five per cent potas~
SUM nitrate dynamite in such guam
titles as is necessary for the character
of the rock to be blasted. They are