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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
AT LIBRARY HALL.
Manhattan BurISsqusrs to be Here Next Wed.
hssdAy Evening.

Manhattan BurISsqusrs to be Here Next We'd.
nssdAy Evening.
Will H. Vano of the team OF Yano &
Vano, handcuff king and queen this
season with the Manhattan Burlesqu-
ers, who appear at Library ball, We'd
nesday evening, November % He
would indeed be a slippery customer
for the police and sheriffs of the ooun-
try were he inolioed to use his marvel
Gus talents for criminal purpcse
Haudeuffs and s1a kles are mere play
things for him as be slips out of them
as easily as one does out Of an old coat.
Mr. Vano offers standing reward cf
800 for any pair Of handouts or shack
les be fails to remove from his wrists
without the aid of keys or tools Of any
Eind
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
Y. M. c. A. TEAM WINS.
Cole Burt Scores the Touchdown by Run of
Fifty Yards.

Cole Burt Scores the Touchdown by Run Of
Fifty Yards,
The Y. NJ. G. A. foot ball team won
their last game Of the season by defeat
ing a much heavier team from Cam.
bridge Saturday on the lncal grounds.
The only score 90 either side was made
by Cole Burt in the fret half. He re-
ceived the ball on an end play and ran
fifty yards for touchdown, In the
second half the same player received
the kick of and advanced the ball for
about thirty yards
Captain Forrest Jepso1 kicked the
Roal from different angle. The game
was called in the secord half on &C.
count of darkness, with about three
minutes to play Score 6 o.
The boys of the high school have
voted not to organize a base ball team
next season but to devote their time 10
preparing track team for the annual
meet at Cambridge Louis g. Putfer
is captain ani Curtis s. Burt secre-
tary Of the track team
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
MISS MARTHA AUSTIN.


Miss Martha Elcesta Austin died al
her home at the Center Saturday after
noon. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon Nov. 18th at 2 O'Clock at her
late residence. She was born and had
always lived in this town, Her father
was Lorenzo ID. Austin, and, as her
mother died when she was a child, she
went to live with her older sister Mrs
Austin f. Harmon on large farm at
the west part of the town. On the
death of this sister she remained as
housekeeper for her brother-in-law,
spending a large part of her life there.
At the death of Mr. Harmon she moved
to the Center and finally purchased the
DR. Morgan homestead which was her
home until the end.
She was one of large family OF
children of whom remain but four now.
These are Mrs John NJ. Walbridge of
Marshall, Wis; Mrs Charles Cole OF
Trumbull, Ohio; George Henry Austin
of Bennington; and Mrs Henry S. Burt
wife of the Town Clerk of Sunderland.
The funeral service, which was large
ly attended, was fitting tribute to an
independent straightforward Christian
woman who was universally respected
in the community. The minister, her
Pastor the Rev Warren Morse, after
repeating the 23d. Psalm and reading
a poem, "He Leadeth Me, " based upon
it, offered brief prayer. Mrs Morse
then sang, "One more days work for
Jesus" Further Scripture readings
we're followed by an address bringing
out some of Miss Austin's chief char
acteristics.
She was an indefatigable worker all
her life and CHEEKY about it too. She
was exceptionally loyal to the Church
and to Christ never seeming to hesi-
tate to express this loyalty, and her
life was so genuine that people did not
doubt her sincerity. She was exceed
ingly fond of her home and used it un-
selfshly.
There are not few people, who for
longer or shorter time we're homeless,
and she took them into her own home
and shared its comforts with them
The gratitude of many hearts will
never find adequate expression for this
kindness save as they may serve others
in the same way. A favorite express
ion of hers was "My Heavenly Father
careth for me" and this expresses her
unfailing faith, is the secret of her in
dependence, her charitableness, and
the full genuineness of her life. After
closing prayer the body was carried
by the bearers across the road and
lowered to its last resting place, and,
with the dropping Of flowers on the
casket, the repeating of the beautiful
promise of the Bible and final bene-
diction the service ended.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
FOR MEN ONLY.

Social Gathering Monday Evening at Home Of
Rev F. R. Morris.
A rather unique gathering was held
at the Baptist parsonage last Monday
evening, where thirty-eight men of the
church and congregation met to pay
their respects to Pastor Morris and
get better acquainted withone another.
An interesting and intensely practi-
cal address was given by ]. c. Col
gate; some old songs were sung; re-
freshments were served and general
good fellowship enjoyed.
This is a step in the right direction.
The church at large would win larger
following if it we're made more Of a
social center for its men.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
754 DEER KILLED.

Gams Commissioner Has Figured Up Result Of
Open Season,
H. G. Thomas, state fish and game
C Commissioner has made a report of
the number of deer killed during the
recent open season. His report shows
that during the ten days there were
754 shot, against 3s2 last year.
The number killed in Bennington coun-
ty this year was "A, against Is last sea-
son.
Windsor county heads the list with
a record of ITS; Washington county
next with 50; Addison county third II.
Eighty seven doe have been reported
as killed during the season which the
commissioner says he does not believe
is one half of the total number.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
THANKSGIVING DINNER.
Attractive Menu Which VIII be Provided at
Putnam House.


Putnam House.
The Putnam House Will serve its
Patrons and Others who may wish TO
take advantage OF it perhaps the
finest Thanksgiving day dinner next
Thursday ever furnished by a Ben
nington hotel The price is only so
cents. The bill Of fare is as follows;-
Blue Points on the Half Shell.
Mock Turtle aux Quindls cOasomme Royal
Rlsso es OF Lobster Cream sauce.
Celery. Lettuce. GherIins Olives
Plank Blueish Matoc D, Hotel
Pari ian Potatoes
Boiled Philadelphia Capon. Egg sauce.
BroIed SQUAD Oh Toast Ia Espanola.
FricaSsee OF Chicken a Ia Chiynere
Fillet OF Beet Lardedaux Champigos
Baked oyster Pie IA Baltimore.
Sweet Bread scipiJns a la Windsor
Roman Punch.
Ria aux Pommeia a Ia Bonnie Femme.
SirlOin OF Beef au Jus.
Prime Ribs Il Beef Yorkshire Pudding.
Young Vermont Tursey, stuffed
Usalbciry Sauce.
Domestic Duck, Chestnut Pudding
Sucking Pig Baked Apples.
Chicken Salad Mayanuaise Dressing.
Shrimp Salad Mayannaise Dressing
Boiled and Mashed Potatoes. Sweet Potatoes
Hubbard Squash Mashed Turnips.
Boiled Onions. Cream Sauce
Steamed Rice French Peas.
Apple Pie. Pumpkin Pie.
Mnce Pie. Boston Cream Pie.
English Plum Pudding with Brandy Sauce.
Snow Pudding. Charlotte Russo
Lemon jelly
Vanilla Ice Cream. Assorted Cake
Mixed Nuts. Oranges. Grapes Raisins
Cafe Noir. Cocoa. Tea. Milk
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19

News has been received Of the death
in the asylum at Brattleboro of Louis
Matlow, for sumo time an inmate of
the Soldiers Home. His home was in
Rutland.
The board Of license commissioners
will hold the regular quarterly meet
ing in the town rooms Saturday morn
ing, when any complaints will be re-
ceived and acted upon.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
JAPANESE DRAMA.
Charming Social Gathering at the Home Of
Mrs A. Bucl Sibley.

mrs =. buCl Abley.
Mrs A. Buel Sibley and Miss Hele-
ma Norton entertained their friends
very pleasantly last Friday afternoon
at the house Of Mrs Sibley.
On this occasion Miss Eda Lulette
Nichols of Boston presented in a
most artistic manner a Japanese
drama entitled MADAME Ko-
ha-na-san." " Miss Nichols, who has
travelled quite extensively both in this
country and abroad, has gained for
herself an enviable reputation and in
her delightful impersonating ofthelittle
Japanese lady moved her audience
both to laughter and to tears. Her
acc Compartments in the graceful Jap
anese dance were played by Mrs Frank
r. Norris. Between the acts of the
drama Miss Ruth Squire rendered sew
eral selections on the piano in her us
ual mastery manner.
At the close of the entertainment re-
freshments we're served by five young
ladies dressed in japanese costume
the Misses Florence, Edith and Mary
Walbridge and Misses Hilda and Mar
tina Pratt.
The house was pleasingly decorated
with palms, chrysanthemums and Jap
anese lanterns.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19

Seymour Van Santvoord returned
from hunting trip to the Adirondacks
the first of the week. He brought
home with him two bucks that he shot,
and one of them, it is claimed, is one
of the largest ever killed in that sec
tion.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
CHANDLER IN NEW MARKET.

We opeu today a frst-class cash
meat market at corner of North and
Pleasant streets.
The best of meats will be carried
and we shall do our best to pl ase and
satisfy the Public. We invite our old
friends to call.
CLARENCE CHANDLER, Manager.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
Valuable Building Lots for Sale.

y Easy terms of payment for the de-
lightfully located lots on Grandview
street, extending from J. L. Burke's
west line to Frederick Sextou's east
line, affording one of the most COM
manding and beautiful outlooks in the
village of Bennington. "A. 2. Childs.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
SWANN-HYDE.
Popular Teacher In Public School RarIss
Travelling Man.

Travelling Man.
Miss Clara F. Hyde a popular
teacher in the kinderg arten department
of the public school was married Mon
day morning to Edwin j. Swami of
Brooklyn, travelling man. Rev F..
r. Morris oificiated.
The marriage was scheduled to take
place Christmas but as Mr. Swami had
to be absent on a long trip at that time
they concluded to surprise their
friends by anticipating thehappy event.
They are to live in New York
whittier the congratulations of their
many friends follow them.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
HEAVY R. F. D. BUSINESS.
Arlington Carriers Appear To Have Broken
Record For this County.

Arlington Carriers Appear To Have Broken
Record For this County.
The two Arlington Rural Free De-
livery Carriers, o. C. Dwinnells and
w. N. Hard delivered and collected a
total Of SO, ,O9O pieces during the year
ending Oct 3Ist 1908 OF this number
0. c. Dwinnells, carrier for route No
delivered 4S, ,267 and collected II, ,79l,
and w. n. Hard carrier for route No.
delivered 25, ,795 and collected s237
pieces, Making an average Of 1924
pieces delivered and collected per
month by the two carriers.
Mrs John Il. Frost is ilI with ty-
phoid fever.
A. J. Cooper is away on business
trip this week.
Miss josie o. Counor of South street
is visiting friends in Troy.
@. ". Wilmarth and G. Penn Of
Stamford were among the visitors to
the village Tuesday.
Mrs f. W. Palmer has been confined
TO her room at Mrs Moore's on South
street for several days.
Charles Paul Stillson of Weston who
has been visiting Mr. and Mrs H, L.
Stillson has returned home
A A. wright's hand laundry has
opened an agency at Frank BronOri's
fruit store on North street
Mrs Herman Taylor is having quite
an addition built to her house on Main
street next to the Baptist church,
W. D. O'Brien of Troy, a brother of
the late candidate for mayor of that
city, called on friends here Tuesday.
Mrs James X. Batchelder and dsugh
ter Pauline, left Monday for South
Carolina wh re they will spend the
winter
There is to be a social hop in FOR.
ester's hall next Wednesday evening,
and a twilight hop 10 the same hall
Thanksgiving afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs E. H. Holden have rent
cd part of Miss Margaret LoWrie's
house, corner Of Union and Silver
streets, and will occupy the same as
soon as it is completed.
Smith Peck of Sandgats, one of the
oldest residents OF Bennington county,
is 81 years Of age today. He is in
pretty fair health and to all appear
ances will round out full century.
Ozro Meacham OF Brandon and Cas-
sius Peck Of Burlington, trustees of
the Soldiers Home, made the monthly
inspection Monday afternoon A 100
ton silo has recently been added to the
equipment Of the home. Guy OlsaVer,
day nurse 10 the hospital is taking a
two weeks vacation. A. NJ. Downs is
filling the vacancy.
Mrs William NJ. Holt was pleasantly
surprised by party of FRIENDS last
Friday evening, it being the anniver-
sary of her birth. The party brought
their own refreshments and a neat
pre- sent for the lady of the house, and
hal very pleasant evenings enjoy
m Mt.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
"A MAN OF THE WORLD"
To Be Presented at the Opera House, Tuesday
Evening November n,

Evening NOVthDtF "a
Two OF the foremost artists on the
American stage are William Bonelli
and Rose Stahl, who will soon be seen
in presenting the much discussed social
drama, "a Man of the World" The
play, judging from reports, is one of
the big dramatic hits of the season and
is described as very strong drama
of the Lady Windemere's Fan" or
der. Mr. Bonelli and Miss Stahl are
said to have the advantage of beau
tiful production, and an exceedingly
competent supporting company.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-11-19
FOR COUNTY COURT.
Court and Jury Calendars and List of Criminal
Cases.

J.. II. Loring & Co VS. Lucius Collins
and Tr stee.
VIM. J. Cranston VS. Dallas P Mat
tison.
Asaph P. Childs VS. VIM. #, Toomey,
Christiana Toomey and Trustee.
Tice Niles vs. Hastings, Murphy ct
al
John H. Savery VS. Amer WriDger
Co Apt.
Levi H. Nichols VS. Albert Hewitt.
Levi H. Nichols VS. John Raedel
Levi II. Nichols VS. Paul Raedel
Levi H. Nichols vs. Fordis Harris
W. G. Freddy VS. Gilman B. Wilson.
G. B. Wilson VS. VIM. G. Freedley
and Trustee.
G. B. Wilson VS. W. G. Freedley.
Charles Guonard VS. Joseph Jarvis.
Ruscher & Co VS. John Il. Savery ct
al
G. W. Herrick Il Co VS. John Evans.
Morse & Rogers VS. Joseph A. Evans
and Trustee.
Douglas Shoe Co VS. Joseph A. Ev-
ans and Trustee.
Terhune Shoe Go VS. Joseph A. Evans
and Trustee.
Elijah Dewey VS. VIM. ID. Newton,
Fred L. Mattison VS. Joseph Tessier
Arthur NJ. Schlesinger vs. Unity Col
lar & Cuff Co.
Factory Point Nat Bank vs. Brady
Bros.
10 re Will of Maria A. Morse, c. W.
Morse Contestant, Henry Morse and
Charlotte Fsirchild Proponents
Henry Douglass ct al Apis VS. Acme
Road Machinery Co.
Michael McKale VS. VIM Thayer and
Ellen Tbayer
Henry N. Green VS. Lucius E. Green
Adolphus DeForge VS. James Griffin
Apt
E. N Fort Apt VS. j. d, Bates
Charles Wilson VS. VIM. Pbalen Apt
John Parker VS. Frank f Dean Apt
and Trustee.
Marshall Fillmore VS. Walter c, HUI
ing and Trustee
Henry and Atlanta Niles Us Truman
Elwell.
Milo G.. Huling VS. Walter c. Huling
and Trustee
M. ami L. Woodward vs. Town of
Bennington.
Luman P. Norton VS. Melvin "
Stewart
James H. Kelly VS. ]. ". Racette.
James II. Kelley VS. NJ Culliton.
Mary Some.s Us Hurlburt Bros.
H. Willoughby VS. Clarence Chand
ler
NJ. b. Morgan VS. W. II Bradford.
Town of Bennington VS. Charles and
Henry White Apts.
Town of Bennington VS. Charles and
Henry White Apts
Court Calendar.
J. W. Cranston Assignee VS. j. B Hol-
lister Assignee.
Elisha wyman VS. Ella wyman, di-
vorce.
Bernard G. Surdam VS. Unity Collar
& Cuff Co ard Trustee.
John Beaumont VS. Caroline j. Beau
mont, divorce
Birch Bros VS. Stark Paper Co.
Wm. Hurd VS. Webster Soap Manu-
featuring Co and G. NJ. Farnsworth.
Addie L. Elwell VS. Herbert n. FL
well, divorce.
Gertrude F. Griffin VS. VIM. Griffin,
divorce.
Hurlburt Bros VS. Herbert Kinds
Apt, R A. Dickson Trustee Apt.
Louis Vanderburg VS. Fannie Wander
burg, divorce.
Clara L. Kendall vs. Frederick A.
Kendall, divorce.
Hurlburt Bros. vs. George England
Apt
Battenkill Lumber Co vs. A. c. La
MARIE u 20.
Mason F. Aldrich VS. Hattie NJ. AL
drich, divorce.
Annie L. Pike Apt VS. Albert Dunn
and Trustee.
Thomas Riley VS. Ransom o. Gore ct
al.
Ida L. Holland VS. Thomas P. Hol-
land, divorce.
James H. Batchelder VS. Sadie E.
Batcbelder, divorce.
Myron Woodward and Levine Wood
ward VS. Town. OF Bennington.
/. s. Moon VS. Amos Aldrich Apt
Victoria Foster VS. Edgar Foster, di-
vorce.
John Conners vs. + H. Wright Apt.
John Reed VS. +. H. Wright Apt.
Joseph B. Bingham VS. Ruth Bing
ham, divorce.
Adele Pratt Smith vs. Clinton P.
Smith. divorce,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-26
Liberia Has Diamonds.

NEW YORK. August 1s.-The repuh
lie OF Liberia. which as an experiment
on behalf of the negro has not been
much to boast of. may have better
times in store as a new field for white
enterprise, says a Herald dispatch
from London. 1t is officially stated by
Mr.. Hayman, consul-general of the
Republic in London, that diamonds
have been discovered in the countrv,
and following this it is now announced
that a prospecting party, sent out by
the West African Gold Concessions
Company. Limited, has returned with
fine specimens of corundum- in the
form of both rubies and sapphires.
This news is OF interest in America
and in France, where a fair proportion
of the stock of the company that owns
the mining rights in the republic is
held.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-26
THE NEXT GOVERNOR.

The question, OF whether or not Q
Governor should be taken from the
Mainland depends upon the answer to
these questions: Is a Governor who
knows nothing about the peculiar con-
dftions of Hawaii and has 1t all to
learn likely to be a better Executive
than one who has lived here long
enough to understand the people and
their needs? Does experience count
for most in local administration or in
experience? Is political harmony
which is the pot of gold on the end
of a rainbow, more to be sought han
strong, competent and well-informed
executive management Of things Ha-
waiian?
Long ago the people at Washington
adopted the principle of home rule for
Territories and both parties declared
for IL I'm their national platforms. what
has happened here to warrant
change from that principle? Is the
fact that the least competent and least
honest and most vengefully anti
American class in the community Is
dissatisfied 18th the probable choice OF
the President for Governor succeed
ing Mr.. Dole, excuse enough?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-26
GENERAL LEES RELIGION.
Like stonewan Jackson He Put Has
Faith In the Bible.

Rev. J. William Jones, OF Richmond
Va, secretary OF the Confederate Me-
mortal Association, in a recent sermon
on THE Religious Character Of Robert
Z. Lee" paid a tender tribute to the
great Confederate general. The Balti-
more Sun reports the sermon In part as
follows:
General Lee was one of the most
trustful men in Gods providence ever
saw. His love OF the Scriptures and
devotion to the study Of Gods word
were beautiful. The day after his
privilege to be a watcher there. and
L picked up a Bible from a table. On
the fiyleaf were tie words, r. E. Lee.
Northumberland u. s. A. I opened
it and saw that the passages marked
were the more tender ones concerning
personal salvation and the help to be
found in Gods word. I thought how
the. old book had influenced him in
being the man he was. In the army he
was daily reader and student of the
Scriptures, even in his most active
campaigns. and when he came to the
college he did everything in his power
to promote its study. becoming presi-
dent OF the Rockbridge Bible Society.
In letter to Beresford Hope, of En-
gland, who, with others, had sent him
a Bible, he said: 1T is the book COM
pared to which, in my view, all others
are Of minor Importance. and in all my
perpiexities it has never failed to give
me light To me he said once: There
are things in that book that I may
not be able to explain. but I believe
them with all my heart and accept
them as the inspired WORD of God
General Lee was a man OF prayer. He
always had family prayers at home.
and while president of Washington Col
lege was never absent from prayers in
the chapel unless away from the town
or too sick to attend"
DR.. Jones spoke touchingly of Cen
eral Lees death. HE left no last
words. he said. He had presided at
meeting of the vestry of his church
that day, when there was an important
question Of raising money for some
purpose, He was one of the most lib
erel contributors to the cause of
benevolence 1 ever knew, and he had
given almost too much already. On
this occasion s67 was needed to make
up required sum. He said: I'll give
the balance He went home a little
late for supper, and was about to ask
blessing when he was stricken with
paralysis, and lay most of the time
unconscious till his death. But no last
words were needed His whole life
was living epistle, known and read
Of all men,"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-26
TIN IMPORTS.

Reports to the Department OF Com
.nerce and Labor show that the I'm
portatiOns OF pig tin during the past
year were ss.OOo.O 900 pounds as against
IS. O0o. 600 pounds thirteen years ago.
These figures OF the years importation
Of tin, and the growth in the importa-
ton since 1890. are especially interest
ing in view OF the recent imposition
of a duty on expectations OF tin ore
from the British Colonies OF the IA
iayan Peninsula. The rapid growth in
the use of tin in the United States.
coupled with the fact that practical
Iy none of that article is produced in
this country. suggested the inports-
ton Of tin in the form OF ore, and the
smelling Of the ore and manufacture OF
the pig tin at home. A plant for this
purpose has been erected in the Unit
ed States. and the shipment OF ore
from the Malayan Peninsula was about
to begin, when the Department of Com
merce e. Labor received word through
the reports OF the United States con-
sui at Straits Settlements, that an ex-
port duty of $50 per picul (133 lbs.)
had been levied on tin ore exporte I:
the purpose of this export tax
on the ore being to prevent its exRor-
tation in the natural state. and to re-
tain for the people OF the Malayan
States the profits Of smelling.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-26
JONES MAY HAVE
KILLED HIMSELF
CONTINUED from page ID

Mrs. Parmenter TO his house. The
police had a stretcher but there was
some dispute about its use and finally
two men picked the wounded woman up
in their arms and carried her TO the
Colburn home. Then the native police
, men came TO and put the dead woman
on the stretcher
MRS. PARMENTER.
Late last night Mrs. Parmenter was
reported TO be sinking fast
This word was given to be expected
by Mr.. Colburn at o'clock, when he
excused himself to an Advertiser re-
porter, who was interviewing him on
another subject, by saying he had just
been called by telephone to go to his
sister If he would see her before she
became unconscious.
She cannot live through the night.
the doctors say" Mr.. CoIburn stated.
He returned in an hour to his office,
having found the danger less imminent
than was feared. Mrs. Parmenter had
said to those about her bedside:
IT am going to die, but 1 am not 60
ing to die until the Mauna Loa ar
rives."
The unfortunate lady, it was evil
dent. was bracing herself for a des-
perate standoff OF the destroyer I'M
til her son, who is employed on board
the Mauna Loa, reached her bedside on
Friday morning. Ominous fluctuations
of the heart told the watchers. how
ever, that it would indeed be a hard
battle If the plucky mother won.