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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11

He made us laugh so that we had no time to
see that his style was sublime that he biblical
in simplicity, that he to America another
Lincoln in spirit
To us, to every one in the United States, he
was lust Mark Twain-well- beloved, one OF our
selves, one to laugh with one to go to for cheer
one 70 90 to for sane. pointed views. Now he
is gone. the trenchant pen is still. But his Joyous
spirit is still with U.S. Mark Twans smile will
live forever. His language is eternal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11

ter, he lost those dearest to him. But he won.
And then at the height of his fame he lost all his
money and found himself heavily in debt, for he
was no business man. He went back to the hated
drudgery of the lecture platform until he had paid
every cent.
Because he was Of high and brave intellect.
because he had humor deep and as true as
the human heart, and because he had struggled
with life he was great man. So his works
great.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11
MARK TWAIN
Only Few Days More at the Low Price. Don't Wait!

We had to be told first by English writers that
last half of the nineteenth and in the twentieth
century he was not only the greatest of American
writer's. but was the greatest prose writer that
lived in any part OF the world. He was so far
ahead of his time that he surprised the people
by views that seemed to them radical. Today
we have come around to his thinking and he has
been proven right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11
He Was a Great Man; So
His Works Are Great

The road ahead Of that boy on the river bank
wa. hard one. Before Mark Twain, dis
tnsuished, white-hoired man. and the King OF
England walked and talked together, his path was
act with troubles that would have broken a weaker
spirit. 1t was truly American Story---a small
besinning-little schooling-hard work-disa'-
ter-sood humor-and final, shining. astounding
success ., T..
He fought with poverty he fought with di'as-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11

Bound in beautiful, dark green basket weave cloth.
stamped in gold. Printed on fine. creamy paper
in clear type Illustrated profusey with beautiful
humorous and interesting drawings. A set worthy
Of its contents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11

He could not know, standing there in his bare fee
and his rough clothes, with his little schooling, that king
would do him honor when he died, and that all men VIII
read would mourn FRIEND
He could not dream that one day his work woul
stand Chinese, in Russian, in Hebrew, in Hungarian,
Polish French many languages he could readnd from humb
doomn proudest emperor all would be gaddned his coming
He could know that through all he would remain mpl
democratic he that day boy the Mississippi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11
No Money

rs Volumes
Novels Essays
Short Stories Travel
Humor History
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11

We have been very glad and proud for these many
wears to be able to offer you Mark Twan's works,
we'll bound, we'll printed, and altogether well
made. at low price. And-t is with deep re-
,,et that we find VIC must discontinue that offer.
The price of paper, cloth, of everything that goes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11
Send Coupon

into the making Of books has climbed to unheard
of heights We should have raised the price Of
these books long ago, but for Mark Twains sake
kept the low price - long as possible. The
last paper that we could get at a reasonable price
is about to be used up.
If there are any more sets made they will have to
be made at higher price. Don't wait. Get
vour set now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11

mbe again will Mark Twanb be offered at such aprce
as this Send the coupon for yours today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

| Barre occupies somewhat anomalous
position in the matter of public health
restrictions at the present time. There
are no cases of infantile paralysis in
this city yet the state board of health
recommends that children under l6 years
of age be prevented from attending pub
lie gatherings and from frequenting 9TH
err public places. The action is tanta-
mount to a recommendation TO st. AL
bans to go into quarantine regulations
because there is some form of disease
slightly prevalent in the town of Swan
ton. To be sure, there have been two
cases of infantile paralysis in the town
of Barre, one at Webstervile and the
other beyond the village of South Barre,
and there are several cases in the city
of Montpelier. In Barre itself however,
there are no cases and have been none,
Hence we are asked to put on partial
quarantine against disease which does
not exist in the community. The Times
is in full sympathy with the purpose to
prevent the spread of disease by means
of proper regulation but it believes that
the reasonable enforcement of quarantine
in places where there are cases of infan-
tile paralysis will give all the protec-
ton that it is possible to give against
this strange malady. No one considers
it necessary to put smallpox quaran
tine on a town when there are no cases
of smallpox in the town, Why, then,
should partial quarantine for in
fantile paralysis be placed on,a city in
which there are no cases Of infantile
paralysis?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
"cANA-A BLAcKIE" IN JAIL.
Is Under Indictment for Robbery at
Orwell Postofice.

Rutland, June 90. = Harry Smith
alais Canada Blackie," who is un.
der Indictment of the United States
district court for participation in
the burglary of the Orwell pOstoffice
several months ago, has been arrested
in Massachusetts and has Just been
turned over to the federal authorities
Of this state. Chief Deputy Duane Of
Boston brought Smith to Rutland and
turned him over to Deputy +. II. Chap
man, who confined the man in the eoun-
ty Jail.
District Attorney V A. Billiard of
Burlington said yesterday that Smith
would be held for trial at the October
term Of court which will be held in
this city. He viii be kept in jail unless
he can furnish bail and the authorities
do not believe he can produce any suit
able surety.
Il is claimed that Smith. in company
with several others. robbed the postofiice
al Orwell Of considerable value in stamps
and money, the burglars making their
getaway by automobile into New York
state. The postoiiice i in the sane
building with the store
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
CURRENT COMMENT
Secretary Bailey's New Job.

| The news OF the coming resignation OF
| Guy w. Bailey secretary of state since
| 1908, will merely confirm fairly we'll
established rumors and will not be much
| of a surprise to his friends
The necessity for a fiscal and exeeu.
tive officer for the University of Yer
mont has been apparent for some time,
the growing educational demands upon
the time of the president making it diff.
cult for him TO give the business admin
istration Of the university as much time
as it clearly requires. Hence the pro.
posal to make Mr.. Bailey comptroller
and relieve DR.. Benton OF considerable
executive routine.
1t seems to The Herald that the man
and the Office will meet very acceptably
in Mr. Bailey's appointment. He has a
statewide acquaintance perhaps more
comprehensive and complete than any
other man in public life. He knows Yer
mont and its need thoroughly. He is an
alumnus of L. V. NJ, and his whole life
has been passed in Vermont. most of it
in Chittenden county, where he grew to
manhood and was educated.
Considering the opportunity for sew
ice, the evident needs of the institution
and the emoluments that should pertain
thereto, the proposed appointment rep
resents promotion, and The Herald
hastens to congratulate both Mr.. Bailey
and the university.
Postponing the date of his taking-on
Of the new duties until September viii
give Mr.. Bailey chance to round up
the big peak of the years work and
probably to initiate his successor into the
myriad details of the Office, so the state
will begin the winter and enter on new
fiscal year with the machinery of the
department running smoothly.
incidentally, too, it will give Governor
Graham a chance to consider the prob
lem of his successor problem that
will necessarily need to be regarded with
some care-Rutland Herald
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

week. Miss Currier was a bit neryou
on the stand, but she made good wit
ness and was excused after a briet re
cital. Miss CTrier said she worked TO
the Felches on three occasions, during
two summers and again in the fall o
1918. Witness added that she was no
acquainted with Otis Williams, as he lef
on the morning when she came to Tn,
Felch house in the fall II was arounC
the time Of his departure. If not on thu
day that she arrived. the witness said
when Mrs. Felch, half jokingly said that
"0tis had pretty eyes and pretty hair,
| The witness also quoted Mrs. Felch al
saying that she thought Joe and Otis
ought to swap wives" Miss Currier, in
reply to questions by States Attorney
Sherburne, said she heard Mrs Felch
call her people and asked them to meet
her. She thought the talk about swap
ping husbands was on the Thursday
when she began work
Cross.examined briefly, the witness ad-
mitted that Mrs. Fetch was laughing
when she made the remark about swap
ping husbands. In the redirect exami
nation, the witness said that the team
mentioned in the testimony belonged to
the Felehes.
Sheriff A. A. Reed followed Miss Cur
rier on the stand He testified to &C.
companying Otis Williams from the Jail
at Chelsea to the Payne place around
May 10, 1916, Ray Dearborn was in
the party and man named Arlane
The defense continued TO fire objections
to the line OF inquiry, but the sheriff
was allowed to answer most of the ques.
tions up to certain point. Witness
said he saw bottle and could identify
ii as one of the states exhibits. He
went on to say that Williams took it
up out from under the floor of the
kitchen in the Payne house. Direct ex.
animation ceased at this point.
In the cross examination the sheriff
was asked if Arlane came from West
Topsham. He replied in the negative and
said he thought he came from Boston.
Asked as to Arlane's occupation, the
witness said he believed he was a de.
tective.
George s. Dodge, assistant postmaster
at Waits River, in the direct examina-
tion, said that Mrs Felch called him by
telephone some time in the fall of 1915,
asking him to take out letter which
she had mailed and destroy it. He knew
the letter was written that day, because
he had seen Mrs Felch writing it on the
store counter or desk. The witness could
not fix the time nor could he remember
the address on the envelope, and on
motion by the defense his testimony was
stricken out for the time being. There
was no cross-examination and the Judge
ordered a recess.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

A large percentage of the drowning &C.
cidents in and about Vermont thus far
this spring 1--WE hesitate to say summer
is readily explained by the statement
that the victim could not swim. or could
swim but little. Regardless OF their abil-
ity to handle themselves in the water
the victims plunged boldly into pools
much deeper than their own height only
TO become panic stricken as they failed
TO touch bottom with the feet and event
ually TO sink beneath the surface. An
ordinary sense OF caution would direct
that non-swimmers restrict their bathing
until such time as they are able 10
paddle around, and the same sense Of eau.
tion would compel them to learn the art
OF swimming just - soon as possible.
Every normal person is able 10 swim
and al should seek opportunities to
learn 10 swim How much you have
nsrveled At the careless ease with which
some youngster propelled himself about
: river pool. unconscious 81 any danger
and confident Of his ability 70 stay
sfost. And how much you have wished
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
W4ITSFIELD

Harold b. Wallis graduated from the
University OF Vermont in the mechani.
cal engineering department, receiving the
degree of b. s, cum laude. He goes at
once to position as mechanical engi-
neer with Boutwell,, Milne & Varnum
Granite company, which controls the
largest granite quarries in the world.
Miss Elsie NJ. Long graduated Tues
day from johnson Normal school and
returned Wednesday
Everett Wallis is home from Goddard
seminary and will enter the University
of Vermont in the fall, having obtained
scholarship there.
Little Isabel Moriarty was affected
by the prevailing distemper among chill
dren, Sunday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
lNCASED POSTAGE STAMPS.
Once Used as Money, They Are Now
Rare and Valuable.

Once Used as Money, They Are NOW
Rare and Valuable.
New York city was the birthplace OF
4 peculiar sort of Nancy, made by put
ting United States postage stamps in
dat circular brass cases, with the faces
protected by a thin sheet Of mica. The
lncased stamps consisted Of these de-
nominations: /, 3. g. 10, u, "a, 80 and
90 cent, 1862, and this method of pro-
tecting the stamps so they could with
stand the wear of circulation was the
invention of John Gault, who was in
business at Park place, New York city.
Mr.. Gault manufactured many kinds
to be used by business firms in place
Of small change, as well as the mutt
lated and worn postage stamps used
for money at the beginning of the war.
Many of the incased stamps bore the
name of the firm on the reverse side,
so that the currency served TO adver-
tise the firm that issued it.
Occa sionally a subscriber asks us in
regard to these stamps and their value.
Our reply always is that they are OF
considerable rarity and not infrequent-
ly they command big premium. This
Is particularly true of the II, "a, 80
and 80 cent denominations. These
stamps are eagerly sought for by COL
lectors Of both stamps and coins, but
especially the former, and they fetch
good prices whenever offered at suc-
ton sales.-American Boy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

Captain f. W. Gibson of Company
located at Brattleboro, is showing the
right spirit in going out after recruits
for other companies of the LIST Vermont
infantry, his own company having been
filled to war strength. 1t is said that
the regiment needs 600 more men to
bring it up to the full complement Of
men required by the war department,
and a powerful effort will be needed to
complete the recruiting before the time
limit before the operation of the ma
tional CONSUMPTION law, after which it
probably will not be possible to select
the branch of service in which one would
prefer to serve. From reports in diff
ferent parts of the state, or rather from
the desrth of reports one is led to believe
that such vigorous recruiting campaigns
as are necessary are not being conducted
everywhere in behalf of the Vermont Ma
tional Guard. Many of the companies
are far below the desired strength, either
through lack of enlistments or through
failure of the applicants to pass the
physical examinations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

Vermont is still considerably below
her quota of men for the United States
naval service, but if the rate Of enlist
ments could be maintained at eight a
day, like Monday, June 25, it would not
be long before the full number would
be secured Strangely enough, Vermont
being an inland state, the sea service
seems to appeal far more strongly to
the young men than does the regular
army branch. Possibly there is some in
spration in the records of the many
notable men Vermont has furnished for
the navy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

ut is worth it all through, and /
wouldn't change places with anyone in
the world" is the way Stanley Fits,
son of the late Attorney c. c. Fits of
Brattleboro, writes home to his mother
from France, where he is about to begin
service with an American ambulance
unit. The letter contains a description
of the life during the time the young
man was taking his preliminary instruc-
tion, and the information therein con
tanned may serve to reconcile many a
mother to the conditions in which the
American boys of that service are placed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

There are only Is graduates from the
medical department of the University of
Vermont this year; and it is year when
the country needs all the medical men
it can get. The rate at which army
surgeons broke down and had to leave
the service during the Civil war indi-
Gates what great demand will be made
for surgeons when the United States
forces actually get into battle with the
Germans. The work of the army sur
geon is arduous, but it is one of the
most important branches of service dur
ing the time of war; and the men who
go into it have to be self-sacrifcing to
great degree. Vermont is likely to be
called upon to supply more than one
surgical unit before the war is brought
to conclusion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
THE WEAK VOICE OF VERMONT

The WEAK VOICE or NERMONI.
With more than $lO0D00,000 savings
in state banks alone, with the people
enjoying an unusual period of prosper
ity, with the state not as yet hit by the
heavy hand of war, Vermont has contrib.
uted only Sl45000 for the relief and
comfort Of American soldiers who are to
90 to France to battle for our national
honor and for democracy. Shall we let
that figure stand as the measure of our
patriotism Shall we let the country
think that Vermont has only Sl45,000
worth of high purpose in the time of ma
tional need? Have we no greater sense
of responsibility for the welfare of our
soldiers than is measured by such fig
ure2 Are we going to sit supinely and
let the remainder of the country shame
us with their generosity?
With approximately Sl45,000 sub
scribed at the close of the weeks drive
for contributions the total represents
something like 40 cents per capita. A
miserable showing, indeed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

Nearly the limit of human barbarity
was reached in the case of that Boston
murder in which the heart of the victim
was cut out, to say nothing of the throat
being slashed from ear to ear and the
body otherwise mutiIated 1t almost
seems impossible that a human being
could be so depraved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
Waitsfeld Stage to Run Through to
MONTPELIER.

The Mad River Valley stage will run
through to Montpelier every morning.
beginning July ?, 1917 and will not wait
for the $3.50 train at Middlesex. The
stage will leave the Montpelier house at
$3.50 a. m. for Middesex, Moretown and
Waitsfeld. Frank Bettis, stage driver.
adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
Expensive Modern Sport.

do you remember when you were a
youngster and played bean bag?"
Yes. Weren't beans cheap in those
DAYS ?"-washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

that you could do the same thing, that
you had acquired the knack of doing i'll
II is most valuable accomplishment,
despite being common property of almost
any ragamufin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
Wall Named.

What's your dogs name, sonnyT
Ginger"
Does Ginger bitter
"Nawl Ginger snap" -Boston Tran
script.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

The chief benefit of food saving
day" recommended by Mr., Hoover would
be to teach Americans to save food
every day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

The Roosevelt army" is ON the way
to the front-two OF the x.president' :
sons are going to join Pershing's staff.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26
wEBsTERvILLE.

Palsce theatre viii open "wednesday
night with q special seven-reel program.
Children under Is not allowed. Admis-
sion 10 cents 70 every bcdy.-sdv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

Those who bought Liberty bonds and
gave them to the Red Cross hit two
birds with one stone, so to speak.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

He is expected to recover" is about
the best news that is coming out of
France these days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

Somebody has put the Ego" in the
Cocktails ship building program. And tbs
time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-26

Barre feels that Company c is good
company. Therefore, welcomed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-06-29
TIME TABLES, ETC

uMsERLAND VALLEY z p
49, TINE TABLE
Ia Ea@et sunday, Nov e fBlg
At ~ p. NJ
xDGily except SUNDAY
~DAily.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-06-29

a. A. Ridls. Con Pass. Agent
Ii TonRe, sGpt
M @Ard- Agent. AArtins0grG. " Va.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
ONE PRODUCING WELL.

On this NOacrc lease have drilled and brought in our
first well 1t has been capped and awaiting pump and equip
the oil that there into dollars for tho stock
holders Of this company This well is producing from the
Doynton sand found at 67S feet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
OUR VERY FAVORABLE LOCATION

Ii you will examine the map the center Of this yo
will pointing directly big NNaCrc lease Al
every direction is tremendous wodurtonwc IN tn
Boyuton pool and in the dsc
pools made millions dollars for the stock
hnlLcrs m oil ntudMng cmmnancs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
NOT MILES AWAY, BUT RIGHT "UP TO"

The 1nacre lease Of the Little Pool OIL Company
miles away but is right up to" large producing acreage
within one hall mile of ei the largest proven oil
in Oklahoma, and majority Of the largest oil companies IN
world hold leases all around property and within onc
% two and three miles OF us
Because Of these facts we expect very great profits fc
cry Of the $50 people who will 0n by purchasing lO
res Of the Little Pool OIL Company treasury stock par
share
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
Limited Amount of Treasury Stock Offered for Deveo

In % nlar, pnr cr
It IN
10
" m request
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
NOTE!

The letrr below refers to the
2oo-acIe lease owned BY the Little
Pool OIL Co, east Of BOynton.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
ok Advantages of Small Capita ization!

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Arizona republican., 1917-12-22

the children begin to line up at the en- trance as far as three blocks away as soon as school is out. and when the doors open as many as three thousand school children fill the galleries of the big auditorium.
 Last year the hall the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra played in here was crowded to it's fullest capacity and only g limited number of children were admitted and these were from the high and grammar schools, within the city limits. This year it will be arranged to make 1t possible for every school child to attend the afternoon performance and at a price that will appeal to all. The big organization this season car ries tent which will be used where seating capacities are limited. and sec ing that Phoenix has no hall to ac- commodate over 1000 people, it un- doubtedly will be used at its perform ance here on the afternoon and even ing of January 31.