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Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30

| the driver. I'm gonna c0Il a cop, j
am. You can't get away with nothin'
like that In NYawk-see?"
Harrow felt sinking sensation. He
had helped beauty in distress, 1t was
true-but at what q cost! He would
have to go to the police station; his
trip would be lost he knew he did not
have enough money with him to buy a
new door, and would be re!uced to
wiring the firm for more. 1t might cost
him his job. He turned slightly pale
Tie driver looked adamantine. What
could he do?
But a cool little voice interposed it.
self into the dispute.
"Driver!" It said sharply. The
taxi-bandit turned. The girl from the
other car was standing beside the two
men.
Driver, you will not take this man
to the police station, or anything else.
happen to know him personally; he
will make good any damage you may
have sustained. Here is my card" She
handed the slip of cardboard, to the
taxi driver, whose turbulence was IN
stantly translated into reverence
"Oh, all right if you say so, Miss
Van Venter. I didn't know de gent
was friend O. yours. If you say it's
all right, wy, dat goes, see? It's all
right, mister-Ill let yer know wot de
damages is. It's all right" He took off
his cap. "Lemme git you anudder cab
-hey-taxi!'
A passing vehicle swung cautiously
up to the jam. The driver Of the
wrecked car addressed its jehu.
"Take desc people to-w'ere did yer
want to 60, lady?"
"McAlpin hotel-and hurry" Cliff
ford Harlow spoke before the girl
could answer. She turned to him.
"But you'll miss your train!" she
cried.
my trains already missed" re-
piled Harlow, with a grin. "But you
seemed to have an important engage
ment, so let him take you along. I'll
manage somehow"
"Indeed you won't! Just come in
here with mel" Her manner was i'm
perious, and Harlow obeyed. The
driver, backing and turning, sped on
his way to the hotel. Harlow spoke:
"How can ever thank you
enough! I don't know what I should
have done without your assistance.
If you hadn't told the driver you knew
me"
She blushed. "Of course didn't
know you-but after you were so kind
and so strong-I couldn't leave you
to his tender mercies."
Here we are" The taxi drew up
at the curb. Harlow rose to help the
girl out. She hesitated.
eff you've missed your train," she
began, won't you lunch with me? I
didn't really have an engagement-I
just wanted the driver to hurry"
evil II" exclaimed Harlow joyous
~. "Will a duck swim?"
And so they had lunch together. And
so they became acquainted. And So
but why state the obvious? 1T was
fate" said Harlow to his bride as they
spun away from the church one after
noon a year later. "Sheer fate"
Eyes. dearest-but funny kind of
fa,e, in motor cap and goggles"
ooh, I think that is the correct dress
for the god from the machine" replied
her husband.
Aud h;e s,nilinp bride did not CONTRA
dict him.
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30
ANCIENT CLOCK STILL TICKS
Timepiece in New York Church Was
the Gift Of John Wesley More
Than 1853 Years Ago.

Clockmakers nowadays would have
little repairing If their work stood up
as well as that of an unidentified
maker almost two hundred years ago.
In the midst of New York's busiest
district, at a John street, stands the
famous old John Street Methodist
church and witness to the long history
of the church hangs an old pendulum
clock on the wall Of the basement
meeting room.
More than 153 years ago John Yves
ley himself, founder Of Methodism in
England, sent the clock over here to
Philip Embury for use in the original
building Of the church. erected
through the.efforts Of Embury. Once
a week John v. Westland assumes the
responsibility Of winding up the single
heavy weight with the original hand
made key land II folks would jest
leave the clock alone" he declares,
"and not Try to set It SO often, as
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30

TT is really something in the nature
i Of a relief to find in coats an alb
sence OF the over-elaboration which
characterizes gowns, blouses and some
suits. Coats are sufficiently decorated,
and it is only by comparison that they
seem simple. Measured by the stand
ards set by other apparel, they prac-
tice much reserve in the matter Of
ad0rnment. This does not apply to
those gorgeous affairs in evening coats
that revel in embroideries and other
decorations, but to the practical gar
ments for street wear that are the
daily companions of many women
throughout the winter
To the cloths that made their initial
success last year, the bolivias, velours
and duvetyns, similar weaves have
been added, and. along with these,
sons handsome long-napped weaves.
Besides. there are some new and beau
tiful wool-fur fabrics that make very
rich coats. and the usual coatings are
represented; but velvety duvetyns and
wool velours are the favorites. EN-
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broidery is the almost universal embel-
lishment on coats made of these mate
rails. The rich surfaces of the popu-
lar clothes and the vogue for en-
broideries make the new coats hand
some enough for any occasion.
Two representative models are pic
tured here, each of them having iur
collar and enc Of them deep fur cuffs. In
the coat ut the left tan-colored duvetyn
is cleverly cut and the plain panel at
the back seems to call for the large
embroidered motifs which are done in
silk matching the cloth. Hudson seal,
in collar and cuffs, is the best Of furs
to choose for it. The dark gray coat
Of wool velOurs at the right is very
chic model with bloused back, draped
sleeves and rows of covered buttons
set over plaits at the shoulders. Its
collar Of gray squirrel fur is very am
pie and becoming. It will be no
ticed that these coats are long. loosely
adjusted and have dOlmanlike sleeves
all of these points being typical of the
seasons styles.
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30
Action Spoke Louder Than Words.

Action Spoke Louder Than WORDS.
Daniel O'Connell, the immortal Irish
orator, once proved to friend that it
isn't what you say, but how you say
it. that counts. Leading his friend
to the fish market, he picked out
hard-boiled fishwife and addressed
her somewhat like this: "You ex-
auisite, pulchritaIinous, impeccable
morsel of ethereal saccAarinity, in
tend to disseminate to the ultimate
ends of creation your incomparably
admirable mental and physical attri-
butes." But he scowle6. shook men
acing finger under her nose and spoke
in tone of thunderous accusation,
so the fishwife, thinking she was be-
ing vilely insulted. fairly ieaped about
in search of "some blunt instrument"
with which to bash the bean of the
man she thought had insulted her.
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Relation of Patient and Doctor.

The relations between a doctor and
his patient are absolutely confidential
and are safeguarded by law, which for
bids physician from testifying to
what he has learned in treating the
patient, unless the latter expressly
valves his right to secrecy. If. how
ever, a patient has employed several
doctors. and has at trial called some
of these to testify to his condition as
the result of an injury. the other side
has a right to call other doctors, as
the calling of some of the physicians
by the plaintiff IS a waiver of his
rights
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30
Blouse Belts Of Narrow Rihho,

Many blouse belts ere made Of mar.
row ribbon.
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Silence That Terrifies.

Some years ago Mr.. Gallon, the ia
nous anthropologist, invented and
constructed a whistle which, by means
of an adjustable plug, could be rem
dered so shrill that presently it ceased
to be heard by human ears. But
here is the curious part Of it-after the
sound of the whistle had ceased to be
audible to any human ear, dog was
still able to hear it, and came readily
when it was blown.
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30

pictured are made in a variety of col
0rs. They emphasize the outstanding
style feature in the sweaters of to-
day: they are shapely and set trinity
on the figure. There is nothing ''slum-
py" about the smart sweater coat
shown at the left of the picture. with
its snug-fitting, double-breasted body,
or in the pretty slip-over model which
hugs the figure about the shoulders
and bust. 1t is gathered in at the
waist with knitted cord. Both sweat
ers have long sleeves-the slip-oyer
adopting the bell model and relying
on cord to hold 1t close to the arm.
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30
Gowns for the Dance.

For dance wear there is strong
tendency toward the Spanish influence.
as for instance in particularly pleas
ing and youthful dress for a young
girl that is of flesh-colored net. heav-
lily embroidered with chenille dots.
The skirt is short and full, the bodice
simple baby" waist, low of neck
and short of sleeves.
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30

touches OF brilliant mustard yellow
and peacock blae, the blue and gold
combined in the cOlored chintz. gold
and black in the rag rug. cream walls
and ivory woodwork.
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d~< @'*7
&C. 1920. Western Newspaper Union)
Paris Tam Crazy.
t@. 1920. Western Newspaper Union.

Paris Tam Crazy.
According to the latest millinery adj
vice, Paris has gone quite tam crazy
and tams Of all types in wide
variety Of materials. and large pro-
portion Of them in bright colors have
alread! found their way here.
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30
Two-Tone Ostrich

Two-tone ostrich is an accepted
trimming for large picturesque hats
of velvet Of Partisan origin.
Middletown transcript., 1920-10-30
Feather Fans.

Ostrich feather fans made of beau.
tifully-shaded feathers Of one color are
novelty of the moment, and fans
made of Il combination of ostrich and
pheasant feathers are q close second
in favor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
TALK OF THE TOWN

On account of bad roads and sickness,
the dance in East Montpelier advertised
for Friday night has been cancelled
adv.
Hugh Cole, a senior at the University
OF Vermont, has been visiting a few
days at his home on Orange street. He
returned last night to the college at
Burlington.
The Eastern Estate Tea company is
TO discontinue the Barre store March
III All stock for sale at Is per cent
discount. Fixtures for sale Bring in
trademarks for redemption. adv,
Charles Flint of Boston, who was
called to Washington by the serious i'll
ness of his mother. returned TO his EN-
ployment last evening, since his moth
er's condition is much improved.
Snow began falling in and about
Barre by daylight yesterday morning
and continued to fall during the greater
part OF the day, decreasing in volume
during the afternoon. A high wind de-
veloped during the night, whipping the
snow into drifts and making conditions
on the country highways as bad as at
any time during the winter. The troll
ley company kept its track cleared by
assiduous use Of the snowplows, and
the service on that line was not greatly
interfered with. Train service, how
ever, was far out of plumb, the Central
Vermont being chiefly affected. The
early morning train did not arrive I'M
til into the forenoon and the other
trains were correspondingly late.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
TALK OF THE TOWN

| Last dance before Lent will be held
at Rowland hall Tuesday evening,
Feb. l7.-adv,
Meeting of the Glenugie club Monday
evening at $3.50 o'clock Clan Gordon
hall. Per order president
Maccabees, attention. Practice meet
ing for officers and guards Monday
evening at 1880 in X. of p. hall.
Miss Marion Anker, who visited with
Barre friends several days last week,
returned to the University OF Vermont
Saturday.
George Thompson of the Canadian
army, and whose home Is at g Farwell
| street, wishes ii known that he is not
the George Thompson mentioned in the
annual report as one who received relief
from the city.
Dance, armory hall. Montpelier, Tues
| day, Feb. II, auspices Montpelier post,
No 3, American Legion, to commence
Immediately after the Yankee division
moving pictures at the Playhouse Mu-
sic by CAROLS orchestra of six pieces.
adv.
Cyril Marion, a student Of Holy
Cross college, is now visiting at his
home on Franklin street while the
Worcester, Mass, college is closed. Two
deaths occurred quite recently from in
fiuenza at the institution and for this
reason sessions were suspended for an
Indefinite time.
A regular meeting OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary to Clan Gordon will be held
Tuesday, Feb. IL, at $3.50 sharp. A 80
cial time will be held after the meet
ing, to which all clansmen are cordially
invited. Ladies' please bring six sand
witches. Robina Stewart, chief sister;
JEANNE Stephen, recording secretary.
Freeman X. Walker, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Walker Of this city, stu
dent at the University of Vermont and
a member of the team representing
that college at the winter carnival at
Dartmouth college last week, was the
winner of two frsts and one second in
the snowshoeing contests. He won
first in the 220-yard snowshoe dash,
first in the two-mile snowshoe race, his
time being "a minutes, 26 seconds, and
second in the snowshoe obstacle race.
The storm conditions which prevailed
yesterday morning caused the students
Of the seminary to hold services in the
school chapel instead of attending the
regular services of the universalist
church. Miss Hazel Abbott of Cabot
presided. The valentine party given
by the young ladies of the school Sat
urday evening, beginning at 8 o'clock
and continuing until IL o'clock, proved
a delightful evening for large number
If students and alumni. The school
orchestra furnished music for the event
Weather conditions allowing, the
Goddard hockey team. which has won
three straight games this season, one
of them against the Barre Canadian
club, will meet this team again next
Wednesday afternoon at 3;45 at the
school rink These teams played last
week, Goddard winning, 4-3. Two for
mer players of the Canadian club will
probably be included in the lineup at
this coming game, George Bartlett, who
has Just returned from Connecticut, and
Guy George, both Of whom are fast
skaters
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
Mystery of Health Improvement,

DR.. Dudley A. Sargent, the physical
training expert, finds that American
girls have increased an inch in height
and gained an average of 10 pounds in
weight since the time of the worlds
fair at Chicago, when he tabulated sta
tistics relating to American physique.
Students at mems colleges in the same
period have added nearly two inches in
stature and nine pounds TO weight.
These figures confirm popular i'm
preston OF the improvement of Ameri-
can physique. The wonder will be as
to how it has been accomplished as
against all the deleterious habits that
were alleged to be undermining the
health of the young The period in
question almost exactly comprises the
generation whose addiction to late
hours and improper dancing and Gig
arettes, and whose scandalously diaph-
anous clothing as respects the young
women of the species. were well known
to all moral alarmsts as running their
constitutions. Ii was the generation of
the cabaret show and the digestion.
harming dinner dance and the immod-
est and influenza inducing deeollete.
Young America was going the pace
with reckless disregard of morals and
health that evoked constant reproof.
Yet here it lie stronger in physique,
and by that token sounder in nerves.
II is one of the mysteries. There are
more things in heaven and earth than
are dreamed of in the philosophy of
the censor, and perhaps one of them il
the disposition of the human race to
improve and progress without regard
to sumptuary regulation.--New York
World.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
Suggestion for Inspection Drill.

Fire Chief John Heney and assist.
ants, in making the daily inspections
Of various places in the city. find that
few people heed the warnings against
having rubbish lying loosely about in
cellars and oftentimes near furnaces.
An Oregon fire marshal, quoted in the
magazine of the National Firemen's as
ISOLATION, suggests an order that will
prevent much loss by FIRE, and which
might be obeyed most any day with
good results '0rder for the day: Fall
in, Right dressl 'FRONT.' To the
basement, marchi Inspection, furnace !!
See that all pipes are connected, re-
move dust from the pipes, see that the
chimney is not defective in any way.
Fatigue duty! Remove all rubbish,
especially any boxes and barrels in
which ashes have been placed. Clean
up thoroughly. This rubbish makes
excellent feed for the furnace and helps
to conserve fuel. Clean chimney and
fues. Fall inl Right dress Front!
About facet Upstairs, march! In
spection stoves! Stovepipes on each
floor, also chimney as far as the roof.
Look sharp for defects Of all kinds.
Attention 10 defective electric wiring.
Inspect all closets, sttics and around
chimneys for trash, old clothes, maya.
zines, papers, etc. Fall in Right
dress front! Repeat order daily until
premises are entirely free from the
danger of FIRE. This condition once
established is easily maintained and
you may be at ease the remainder of
your days"
Prevention Of fires is one Of the fac
tors which Chief Heney is diverting
much time TO, so from time TO time
there will appear a prevention rule.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
Airplanes Collect Samples of Air.

Salt Lake City has long suffered
from plague of smoke. Relief has
been sought in vain.
In its not distant neighborhood, scat
tered about, are a number OF huge
plants for smelling metal ores. For a
long time theory has been entertained
to the effect that sulphur dioxide gas
from these plants spreads an invisible
cloud high in the air and holds down
the city's smoke, preventing 1t IRON
getting away.
The United States bureau of mines
was asked recently to test this theory
and the means it adopted for the pur-
pose was TO send an airplane up above
The smoke with vacuum bottles in which
to collect samples of air far aloft
Specially constructed vacuum bottles
were sent from the bureaus Pittsburgh
laboratory. To take the samples was a
simple matter. At various levels in the
atmosphere, the bottles were opened
and Immediately closed after swallow
ing their fill of air.
Afterward the air in the bottles was
analyzed and il was found to contain
hardly any sulphur dioxide. Thus the
ingenious theory above quoted was, so
to speak, knocked into cooked hat.
DR.. Lyon, supervisor OF mining sta.
tions for the bureau of mines, is OF
opinion that dirigible balloons, and pos
sibly airplanes, might be used to great
advantage for transporting the ores OF
precious metals from the inaccessible
places in which they are commonly OBJ
tanned. Thereby would be saved great
deal of money which otherwise must be
spent for the making of roads.
II is thought that the same means
might be utilized for the swift carrying
of rescue apparatus to such mines in
case of reported disaster or serious &C
cident.--PhiIadelphia Public Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16

q, Stated convocation Of Gran
Site chapter. No. 20, r A. NJ,
fHSH Tuesday, Feb. IL, at p. m.
~ ~ .er order +. II. r.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
How Americans Import Luxuries.

There is food for thought in the fact
that, in the big increase in imports
from Europe in 1919 as compared with
the figures for 1918, the greater part
consisted of Injuries. There was. all
told, an increase of about 100 per cent
in the amount of imports coming from
Great Britain, France and Italy. But
laces, diamonds, old works of art and
similar commodities accounted for most
of this increase. OF diamonds and pre-
cious stones four times as many were
imported in 1910 as in 1918; old pie
lures had triple increase.
This does not show a healthful con.
dition of affairs. Yet it must be re-
membered that Americans, who pro-
duce such a great quantity of the nee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
A Debut.

Mrs. De Smyth -Jones-Now / want
YOU to save me an extra supply OF
flowers next week. My daughter, Alice,
is coming out, you know. -,
Proprietor OF Stall-Yes, mum III
save er the very best, poor thing.
Whatever was she put in forF'-Sst-
urday Journal, London.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16

essaries of life for themselves, have al
ways been large importers OF luxur
les. 1t is also to be remembered that
the comparison between 1910 and 1918
is not normal comparison; l0ls was,
year of war, and 1919 was a year of
reconstruction Notwithstanding these
two facts, we cannot regard last years
showing as satisfactory.-Buffalo Elk
press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
Eloquence.

The visitor to the lawyers office
stood in amazement.
Il say, old mani he exclaimed.
whatever has happened to your Had
a motor smash, or what?
The lawyer shook his head YEARLY as
he gingerly touched his bruised and
bandaged face.
NO. You remember that case the
other day when | defended man
charged with assault? Well, | made a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
Not to Be Deluded.

Contractor-A house on this plan can
be built for $4,000
The Other Mani have no doubt it
can. What | want to know is how
much Ill have to pay you when it's
bult.--Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
Notice.

We give notice to the public that
after March !, 1920, the wages for plas-
terers, masons and brieklayers win be
81 per hour, time and half for over.
time and double time for holidays and
Sundays This does not include Jobs
that are started. VI. E. NJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
POrtlereS
B.W.HOOker&CO.

strong plea for him on the ground that
he was fool rather than a criminal
ayes; but
II did it so well that he was acquit-
ted. and he waited for me outside the
court. Dallas News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
Card of Thanks

wish TO express my sincere thanks
aud appreciation 70 my friends and the
nurses for the kindness shown me dur
ing my recent illness al the Barre City
hospital Mrs Leland s Little.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16
Tribute to Journalism.

A country clergyman prayed, ooh,
Lord. doubtless Thou hast learned from
the papers of our recent and grave
Affections. boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-16

.t1N, Red Men. attention. Sc
s4 cure your tickets now for
S<SN Wsshington's birthday ban
AzHlt quet and dance from the
~ following member; Alex.
% Cormack. Harry Davidson.
Arthur Pirie. James Black. William
Imlach. Malvin Wright or Floyd ".
Holt; 8 per couple Ladies Of the
council secure tickets from Mrs. JET
frey 81 each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-11

no YOU ever feel dissatisfied with your
II appearance-wish this or!that were different,
and long to change it?
One thing you can change-and that is your skin.
Any girl can improve her appearance by InlprOV-
ing her complexion. With the right care you
can make your skin so lovely in its softness its
smooth fine texture and brilliant color that it will
outweigh almost any. other advantage you could
possess.
Remember that your skin changes in spite of
you Zach day old skin dies and new skin takes
its place. No matter what defects your complexion
has suffered from in the past by regular treat
ment you can give this new skin the loneliness
and charm it should have.
Read the four treatments given on this page.
Each one of them tells you some special way of
improving your complexion. If your skin is too
oily-you can make it smoother and drier by using
the famous Woodbury. treatment given here. Hyou
are troubled with blemishes-with conspicuous
nose pores-use the special treatment indicated
for your condition, and see how quickly your skin
gains the clearness it has lacked Is your COM