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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12

one. This was the gentle slope away
from the river and behind the house.
Even here he discovered hummocks in
alignment, vague traces of the careful
filling of another time. He climbed
the slope till he came to depression
running parallel to the river. 1t made
a line and beyond that line was desert
untamed. Cactus and thorn dotted its
barren soil. Gerry followed the de-
preston down to its end. then turned
back and followed it up. 1t wandered
among rocks and hillocks to a natural
cleft in the banks of the great river.
He climbed a point of rock and
gazed around him. Far down to the
left cleaned the old plantation house
In the midst of its waste lands. His
eye followed the long depression and
he began to understand many things.
The ruin was Il young ruin like him
self. In itself it contained the seeds
of reiuvenpScenCe 1t had been robbed
Of its talisman and its talisman was
water Tons of water flowed past it
and left it thirsting for drops. Irrlga-
ton is coeval with the birth of civiliza-
ton. 1t had been here in this depres-
sion, lived, and passed away before he
and the girl were born. He tried to
explain to her what once had been, but
she shrugged her shoulders. She was
not Interested; she did not understand.
Together they walked back to the
house. Gerry was silent and thought
full, He saw vision Of what Fazenda
Flores had once been, what work could
make 1t again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12
]. Y. gripped 1t. It was their whole

]. Y. gripped it. It was their whole
farewell.
Back in his rooms Alan sat down
and wrote to Glen:
Dear Glen: We are all two people I'm
Gle j. Y. cut his other half off about thir-
ty years ago and left it behind. The
judge has his other half locked up in a
closet. He has never let it out at all. And
so on, with every one of us. This sounds
very funny to you now but some day
when you are grown up you will catch
your self looking at you and then you
Will understand what l mean. 1 am two
people too. The half of me that knows
you and loves you and Red Hill and that
you love has been away longer than the
rest of me. He only got back twenty
minutes ago, and it is too late for him to
come and see you because he and the
rest of me are off tomorrow on another
trip. But he wants you to know that he
| is awfully sorry to have missed you. Next
| time I shall bring him with me, l hope
and I'll send him to you the day we ar
rive.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12
CUTICURA COMFORTS BABY
Suffering From Itching, Burning
Rashes, Eczema, etc. Trial Free.

Give baby bath with hot water and
Cuticura Soap. using plenty Of Soap.
Dry lightly and apply Cuticura ONT
ment gently to all affected parts. In
slant relief follows and baby falls into
a refreshing sleep, the first perhaps
in weeks. Nothing more effective.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12
At the Museum.

is that the artists name in big let.
tiers on the picture, pop?"
mo, my son. That is the name of
the rich man who presented the pic
ture to the museum. You will find
the artists name in very small let
tiers down in the lower right-hand cor
ner."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12
Diliqent.

81 hope you are making good use of
your time at school," said Boobies
uncle.
you bet am" replied the boy. II
won most fifty marbles off of Jimmie
Smith at recess today"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12
No Objection,

This war is making everything
more expensive" complained father.
81 see by the paper that even castor
oil is going up
That's nothing in my young life"
said little Johnny. The only time it
worries me is when it's going down"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12
Cabaret.

will you have some capers with
your mutton, sir?" asked the waiter.
Il don't mind if do" said the guest.
you might ask the young lady to cut
the same capers she was doing when
/ came in"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12
This WIN Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
for Feverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate tho
bowels and destroy worms. They break up
Colds in "a hours. They are so pleasant to take
children like them. Used by Mothers for %
years. All Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress, Mother Gray Co., lie Roy, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly spots.

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your freCkles, as the
prescription othine-doube Strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get ounce of Othine-dOubi0
strength-frOm your druggist, and apply a
little of IT night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
othine, as this is sold under guarantee OF
money back If it fails to remove freckles-
Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-12
So to Speak.

I've dropped ten pounds in weight
since I've had this cough"
"A cough drop, eh?"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
BREAK A CHILD'S
COLD BY GIVING
SYRUP OF FIGS
Cleanses the Little Liver and Bowels
and They Get Well
Quick

When your child suffers from a cold,
don't wait; give the little stomach, liver
and bowels a gentle, thorough cleansing
at once. When cross. peevish, listless,
pale, doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally;
if breath is bad, stomach sour, give a
teaspoonful of california Syrup of
Figs. and in a few hours all the clogged-
up. constipated waste, sour bile and UNI
digested food will gently move out Of
the bowels, and you ha a well, playful
child again.
II your child coughs, snufiles and has
caught cold OF is feyerish or has a sore
throat, give good dose OF California
Syrup Of Figs" to evacuate the bowels,
no difference what other treatment il
given.
Sick children needn't be coaxed 70 take
this harmless fruit laxative Millions
OF mothers keep Il handy because they
know its action on the stomach. liver and
bowels i prompt and sure. They also
know . little given to-day saves a sick
child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for a 50-ccnt bottle
- California Syrup 81 Figs.- which con-
iains directions for babies. children IL
81 aees ard for rrown-ups plainly GA
.he bottle. Beware 81 couuterfeits said
sfrr. Get the genuine. made bv cali
'l5aia fis syruu Comusny. ADJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
WILSON TO
HIT HARD
He Will Rake Anti Prepar-
edness Men in His
Speeches
ALSO THOSE WHO
URGE BIG ARMY
Left Washington Last Night
on the Western
Trip

Washington, d. G., Jan. 29-President
Wilson returned from New York at 7:l5
a. m. yesterday. He went Immediately
to the White House.
The president planned busy day fin
ishing up pressing public business prior
to departing last night for Pittsburg
and the middle West to deliver a series
Of speeches on national defense. He il
anxious that the speeding up process
in Congress b. well under way before
his return Feb. 4.
II was indicated yesterday that IN
the middle West the president viii de-
vote his addresses to emphasize the
points made by him IN his New York
speech. although he viii also discuss
practically ali important questions pend
ing m Congress. including the shipping
bin
The president. il vas aid. VIII not
mfnee words IN Discussing tie neea for
ustional defense and viii TAX verY
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
PRESIDENTIAL TALK.
Hughes and Mccall Are Popular in the
West.

Washington, Jan. 29.-Former Repre-
sentative j. G. Needham of San Diego
Cal, talking yesterday of the presiden
tial outlook, predicted that the Republi.
can convention will not nominate any
man who has used the Republican party
to advertise himself, and said that JUS
tice Hughes and Governor Mccall OF
Massachusetts, were mentioned more fire.
quently in the far West than any other
possibilities.
His views are interesting as showing
the ramifcations of the sentiment for
Hughes.
s'In California" said he, Sentiment
has not crystallized to any great extent,
except to show that the Progressive
party as a national organization is no
longer important. The nam. of Justice
Hughes is heard oftener than that of any
other Republican, and next to him, per-
haps, Governor Mccall of Massachusetts,
is spoken of. / believe the Chicago con-
vention viii name man to head the
ticket who is not now candidate. As
Chairman Hilles put it. the nominee of
the Republican party viii be born in the
hall"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29

plainly about opponents of preparedness
and men who want very large stand
ing army.
The president saw several senators
and representatives on legislative mat
tiers, but the usual Friday cabinet meet
ing was cancelled. He expected to see
Secretary lansing, however, to discuss
foreign questions. During the presl-
dents trip, Mr.. Lansing viii keep him
informed constantly of all importans
developments in the international de-
developments in the international sit
uation.
Before departure last night the presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson attended a dinner
given in their honor by Secretary and
Mrs. McAdoo.
The president will deliver the first adj
dress OF his western trip in Pittsburg
to-day. He will speak in Cleveland to-
night, in Milwaukee Monday, in Chica-
60 Monday night, in Des Moines Tues
day, in Topeka Wednesday, in Kansas
City Wednesday night. in st. Louis
Thursday morning, and viii return home
Friday afternoon. He will also speak
from the platform of bis car in many
towns through which he viii pass.
On the trip west he viii be accompa-
MED by Mrs. Wilson, Secretary TumHl-
~, DIR. c. I. Grayson. the White House
physician, two stenograhers, a telegraph
r and an unusually large corps Of Sc
ret service men. He win attend no
,anquets or social affairs, but viii de-
rote practically the entire trip to speak
ng and travelling DR.. Grayson said
yesterday the president is in good phys
cal condition for the tour.
II was arranged that after speaking
It the principal meeting in Topeka, the
resident will speak az an overflow meet
ne in the high school auditorium.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
SUNDAY SERVICES
AT THE CHURCHES
TIMES AND PLACES OF WORSHIP
AND SUBJECTS OF SERMONS

Swedish Mission on Brook Street
Sunday school at 1880 a. m. Service a.
p. m.
Mission Union Sunday School, Soutl
Barre-Meets Sunday at 3 p. m. There
will be no preaching service
st. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
Websteville-W. j. NJ. Beatie, rector
Evening prayer and sermon at o'clock
Sunday school at 2 p. m. No service on
Thursday evening.
The Church of the Good Shepherd
w. j. NJ. Beattie, rector. Holy commun-
ion at 8 a. m. Morning prayer and SER
mon at l0:30; subject, "Truthfulness a
Vital Factor in Mans Life Sunday
school at ll:5o. No evening service.
Christian Science Church-Service at
10:45 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting
at T:30. To these services all are well
come. The reading room is open Tuesday
and Friday from 2 to p. m. Summer
street
Berlin Congregational Church-Frank
Bloomfield, pastor. Morning service at
l0:45; subject of golden text sermon,
"The Lame Man Leaping" or ''The joy of
Service Sunday school at noon. Young
peoples meeting at 1880 p. m.
East Barre Congregational Church
James Ramage, pastor Preaching serv
ice at 1890 a. m. Albert Lang, field
secretary of the Vermont Anti-Saloon
league, viii speak on "The Question Be
fore the People" Mr.. Lang is forceful
and interesting speaker. Come and hear
him. Sunday school at noon. Christian
Endeavor service at 7 p. m.
Hedding Methodist Episcopal Church
Il. F.. Newell, pastor. Morning worship
at 1890; sermon on, HAS God Forgot |
ten Poor, Starving Poland?" Short ser
mon to young people on Lies About Kan |
sas." Sunday school lesson on "The
Lame Man Leaping." Baptismal service .
at the north end at 3. Junior and inter
mediate leagues at 3. Epworth league
at O; subject, "The Meaning of Disciple
ship; Miss Olson, leader. At all will
want to take in the great debate in the
opera house ON statewide prohibition and
local option by DR.. Wilson of Kansas and
Hon. L. G. Hanson of Maine.
Congregational Church,. w. Barnett,
pastor 1880 a. M, worship and ser
mon; subject, keeping Sunday" II
m, Sunday school. 3 p. m, the juniors.
p. m, union service at the opera house.
Debate, statewide Prohibition vs. Local
Option" Rev. Clarence True Wilson of
Kansas and Hon. Edgar G. Hanson of
Maine. Thursday at 1880 p. m, mid I
week meeting. The Sunday morning mu- !
sic is as follows; Organ, For Thee, 0 I
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29

Dear, Dear Country" (Gaun; anthem
"Bless the Lord, 0 My SOUP adams
response, Cast Thy Burden on the Lord
tStearns); bass solo, THE Hills of God
(Nevin) organ. March from Occasional
oratorio' tHanden.
First Baptist Church-Morning wor-
ship at lO:45, with sermon by Rev. Mr.
Pian. Sunday school at noon. All 9th
err services of the day as usual except
that there will be no evening service be-
cause of the joint debate on temperance
legislation at the opera house in the
evening. On Thursday evening there
will be covenant meeting and very
important business meeting of the
church, at which the attendance OF every
member is desired.
Presbyterian Church--Edgar Grassland,
pastor. Morning service at 1890; sub
| ect, "What Is Deathf" Sunday school
at noon. This church will unite with
other churches in union service at the
opera house at o'clock. IL is hoped
that good representation of members
and adherents viii be present to hear
the two noted speakers on temperance.
Preparatory service for communion will
be held in the church Friday evening at
1880; subject, First Cry from the
Cross"
Universalist Church-John b. Reardon,
minister. Public worship and sermon at
1890; subject, 'The Sin of the Prodi-
gals Elder Brother" Bible study at
ll:45; subject, "Paul's First Convert in
Europe" The meeting in the evening
will be omitted on account of the debate
in the opera house at o'clock on the
relative merits of prohibition and local
option, between Rev. G. T. Wilson, d. d.,
OF Topeka, Kan. and Hon. r. G. Hanson
of Belfast, Me. At the Sunday morn
ing service Prof W. A. Wheaton viii
play Prayer from Lohengrin" tWagnerl |
and tPostIude in ID" fWeberl. The |
quartet viii sing "Thou Didst Leave Thy |
Throne tAmbrosel and Nearer, My |
God to Thee" (Spencel. 0ffertory solo, |
consider and Hear Me" (Woolerl,
George F. Maekay.
Salvation Army-Usual open-air serv-
ice tonight at 1880 o'clock in Depot
square and at o'clock grand salvation
Ied W IAHHiEA IaiitAF = aiS5hSs
Bear in mind these two services. Sun
lay services Sunday school at 80 p.
H. Any parents who do not send their
,hildrcn to any other Sunday school are
Welcome to the Salvation Army Sunday
school. Open Sunday afternoon at
$50 in Depot square, and at 3 o'clock
,rayer and praise led by Captain Rita
Russo This meeting is a real old fash
oned gospel meeting; anyone at liberty
o speak, sing or pray. Come along. !
Toung Peoples legion meeting at $50, ,
ed by one of the local officers. At 1880, ,
pen-air in front Of hall and at o'clock J,
winding-up meeting, led by a real Holy !
ihost man, very humorous and interest
ng. Come and see who he is. All vel
ONE. Remember the hour of the Sat !,
rday and Sunday night MEETINGS s I
clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
NEW BARON ANNOUNCES TITLE.
VIII Be Known as Lord Shsughnessy Of
Montreal and Ashford.

Monreal. Jan. 2a.-Baron Shaughnes-
~. whose name appeared in the list Of
New Year k0nurs conferred By Hing
George v. announced yesterday that lie
has taken the title Of Lord Shaughnessy
Of Montreal and Ashford
Ashford is in the county 81 Limerick.
Ireland the Irish bone 81 tie Shaugh-
Messy family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
JAPANESE SUPREME IN EAST
Berlin Newspaper Says that England
Comedies Preponderance.

Berlin, Jan. 20, by wireless to Say
VILE Overseas News agency says:
According to the Frankfurter Zei-
tung, reports from the far eastern press
that special agreements have been
reached between Japan and England con
ceding preponderanee to Japan in the
far East are correct"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29

after the Ramos had arrived with
barge from Portland, Me. The captain
OF the Ramos objected to the seizure of
the stewards on the ground that his was
an American vessel.
1t was learned that the Ramos, for
merly named the Tabasco, after enter
ing here had obtained a clearance for
Speneer's Island n. s., and the authori-
ties held that this gave them ground for
the arrest
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
TWO GERMANS
Taken from an American Tugboat and
Interned.

-. John. y. H.. Jan. Herman Fu-
ksndort and William Warren. German
stewards 81 the American tugboat Ra-
mos Of New YORK were PLACED Ia the In
ternmeut camp % Amherst yesterday.
despite tie protest 81 TIRE tngtaat's cap
tain. Ties uFrt afrrstel SesnessaT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29

Dear, Dear Country (Gaun; anthem
"Bless the Lord, 0 My SOUP Adams
response, Cast Thy Burden on the Lord
tStearns); bass solo, "The Hills of God,
(Nevin) organ. March from Occasional
Oratorion tHandel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
How Washington Women
May Keep Their Hair
Soft and Beautiful

The next time you go to the the
alter observe how the women with
well kept hair stand out from their
sisters with wispy. lusterless. scrag-
gly locks. Even if their faces are
not beautiful you will notice how
they seem to just radiate attractive
ness.
II your hair is not all you desire
.Eou can make il and keep il so by
Following just d few sensible direc-
Lions. Start doing this today: First,
pour little Partisan Sage into the
hollow of the hand. then wet the
hair roots thoroughly with il, rub
bling briskIy into the scalp until dry.
11o this for few days and you will
surely be surprised at the difference
Il ma Ites in your appearance.
SI4ustrous. thick. long. glorious hair
IL not always a gift of nature; il
may be acquired by carefully and
faithfully following these few little
suggestions for cleanliness and in
xigoration. Be sure you get the real
Partisan Sage, as there is nothing
tuSt like it. 1t is not expensive,
very easy to apply and absolutely
guaranteed to contain no harmful
chemicals.
i O'Donnelfs Drug Stores. as well as
the better druggists everywhere,
sell Partisan Sage. with a guarantee
of satisfactory results or money re-
funded.-Ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
TODAY'S HOUSEHOLD
AFFAIRS.
BY MARY LEE.

Early April is the most practical
house or apartment. 1t is we'll before
the spring rush, the workmen have
time for the job.
Tell me something about the way
you go to work when you have house
to decorator" 1 asked my friend, the
lady interior decorator.
I'm the first place I study the fam
ily." she replied rather unexpectedly.
My theory is that a room should be
the background for people, just as q
frame should be selected with regard
Japanese print should not be framed in
heavy gold frame, or an oil painting
in light bamboo.
"Next 1 study the lighting and size
of the room and the purpose for which
it is used. AS you know, my tendency
is always toward simplicity. That is
the reason why I love to do suburban
homes best Of all, for here I can work
out individual tastes and play with
unusual color schemes.
elaborate patterns. whether in pa
per- upholstery OF OFIdneHlS, OlSlTdCI
the eye from beauty of line or subject
All these points when properly con-
sidered and worked out constitute what
is called atmosphere as applied to a
home. A house in which the persons
fittings, proportions and decorations of
the rooms all seem to belong to each
other. all harmonic perfectly, undoubt-
eddy has atmosphere.
The wall covering, the ceiling and
woodwork come in for serious consid-
Grafton, and I can only give general
suggestions for these. Tans. browns,
gray-greens, olives. smoke grays,
whether expressed in paper or the new
fat-tone velour paints. will give the
best backgrounds for the rooms where
we come in contact with those outside
the family; that is, the living and din
ing rooms. Cream ceilings and Just
touch Of cream in the wood paint give
warmth which is preferable to dead
white always.
For the bedrooms soft, indefnable
designs come in an infinite variety of
lovely colors. flower or chintz bor-
or chintz bedroom fittings. There is
not the slightest excuse in these days
for an ugly bedroom. when an ex-
quisitely dainty one is so easily and in
extensively achieved.
Just a word about the nursery.
Have a plain washable wall up as far
as the child can reach, and then put
on a running frieZe of delightful ami
mails. dancing Dutch babies or stories
illustrated by fascinating figures. Can
you imagine anything which would
make child happier than such room
Of it's very OWN"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11

But. II you will excuse me, Sammy, just
why were you looking for me?"
Didn't just tell you it was for the
sake of Mrs. Quack?" Sammy's voice
was still sharp. You see. he felt that
Mr.. Quack still doubted him. No one
likes to be doubted, especially when
trying to do kindness for another.
Mr.. ouack sighed. Il suppose you
will stick to it," said he. You must
excuse me for seeming to doubt you.
Mr.. Jay. but | cannot remember that
any of your family ever tried to help
me before. while l do remember very
many times when members of the Jay
family have made great deal of
trouble for members of my family. Now
if YOU VIII tel me where the nearest
hunter is you will take a great load
from my mind. and l viii be ready to
believe anything you tell me"
Did you hear me scream little
while ago and right afterward the
bang of a terrible gum" asked Sammy.
Mr. Quack nodded his handsome
green head. We'll. that was right
over where the Laughing Brook joins
the Big River, and l screamed to warn
some ducks who were flying straight
in where he was hiding. | think I
saved their lives. for when I screamed
they turned at once back to the middle
of the Big River where Mrs. Quack was
see because | was afraid that that
hunter might be so angry that he
would shoot me. So l flew over here
to get out of his sight. and that is how
happened to find you. You look
rather thin and poor, Mr.. Quack."
Why shouldn't | look thin and
poor? replied Mr.. Quack. Don't you
think you would look thin and poor if
you were almost starved?'
Il certainly would" returned Sammy
Jay. Haven't you been able to find
anything to eat?''
Not much" said Mr.. Quack you
see. this is very good hiding place
in here. but it is no place at all to
ind food. I haven't dared to leave
mere for fear one of those dreadful
hunters would find me, and l would
rathess starve to death than be killed
by one of them. If l could fly it would
be different"
Cant you fly Oh, Mr.. ouack. I'm
so sorry cried Sammy. who could
thlnk of nothing that could possibly be
worse than not being able to fly.
Nos replied Mr.. Quack Il can't
ny. That is why / am here You see
one Of my wings was broken by a shot
from terrible gun, and you know no.
Dody can fly with a broken wing It
IL is a terrible feeling. / hope you
never. never, never will know what it
is like
! hope I never, never will" replied
sammy very earnestly. Tell me- Mr.
Quack, how you escaped from the hunt
er- You must have been very smart to
40 mat with a broken wing"