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Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

There have been several cases of
toadstool poisoning reported Of late,
this deadly fungus being taken for
the delectable mushroom. It is a good
plan for those not familiar with the
difference between these two similar
plants to make sure Of what they are
eating
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

We note in an Australian paper an
item stating that nine tons Of rabbits
were shipped in one consignment from
one country railway station in that
country America is to be congratu-
lated that it harbors no farm pests so
utterly impossible of control as that
of the rabbit plague Of Australia.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

A reader wishes to know where he
can find market for mushrooms.
These edible fungi are in good de-
mand In all our cities, and the best
way to find the market desired Is to
get in communication with some good
commission house which makes q spe-
cialty Of fruits and vegetables.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

So many wolves were captured in
Iowa last spring that for awhile it was
hard to tell whether the farmer with q
basket ON his arm on the town streets
had basket of fresh eggs or a litter
of young wolves which he had brought
to town to secure the bounty on.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

We know Of very successful dairy
man who will not allow a profane man
to have anything to do with his cows.
I'VE suppose he has made some ar
rangement to relieve the situation
when the COW sets her foot in the pail
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

Now Is the time when reports are
numerous Of accidents attendant on the
use Of farm machinery. Much of this
is due to carelessness and lack Of
familiarity with improved agricultural
implements. The farmer nowadays
must combine no small amount of me-
chanical skill with the rest of his &C.
cOmplishments. ..~
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

1t is not so much the variety Of po-
tato as the soil in which it is grown
that determines its desirable edible
qualities. Some Of the best potatoes
are raised in the Wisconsin sandy re-
gions. Heavily fertilized soils rarely
produce mealy, choice potato, while
drought and intense heat always in
jure the quality of the tuber. ~."
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

Four times more Irishmen rea,da q
the United states than Englishmen
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

The crop of corn which might easily
have been raised this season ON the
land would more than have paid all
expense Of tile draining those fields
which for lack Of such drainage will
not produce any corn worth harvest
Ing. There are hundreds of thousands
of acres Of such land all through the
country.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

An investigation by the government
Of the cabbage hair worm discloses the
fact that it is useful parasite and
not poisonous reptile, as hitherto
believed by many. It is said to make
war ON the codling moth and locust.
The senseless scare over this matter
cost cabbage growers no small sum,
to say nothing Of destroying many
peoples appetite for sauerkraut.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

Tramps and lightning and, we might
add, green clover are the barn burners
Of the west.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

The average 100 acre farm in the
corn belt could produce and sell each
year three 1,40O pound steers in addi-
ton to what is now being turned of
from the farm If the food saved by the
use of the silo was only SO utilized.
The want Of the silo on the corn and
the stock farm marks distinct fnan-
cial loss each year which ON land worth
$1OO per acre should no longer be al
lowed.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

We often wonder why various forms
of vines and creepers are not more
used to cover up unsightly spots
around the home. The Virginia creep
er is very useful for this purpose, be-
ing easily obtained and perfectly hardy.
The wild grape IS Also very good and
can be obtained from some nearby
wood at the cost of but little trouble.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

Just as soon as the COW gets to work
In grain raising and grain selling
community change may be noticed.
There is more manure hauled out on
the land, more land is kept In grass,
more clover is grown, silos begin TO
appear, bigger and better barns are
built, and houses and barns are paint
ed, cash Is paid and no store bills run.
bank accounts begin to grow. that old
mortgage begins to look sick, and sixty
instead OF thirty bushels Of corn are
raised. Il has always been this way
ana always win be.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

| The farmer Of the near future Will
be making his own draintile, fence
posts, water troughs and barn doors
from cement. Cement posts are now
on the market at lower prices than
those Of red cedar. Draintile OF SIX
inches and up is being very success
FULLY made and used. Watering
troughs Of any dimensions, and inde-
Istructfble, are easily made. while &C.
ment Il dispiacing planks tor hooes
Tor the hogpens and stables. Il
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

The south has the johnson grass and
with as aggressive pests. These
grasses are much alike In habit, being
extremely difficult Of eradication from
the soil when once they get possession.
Each has some value as forage, but
because neither can be controlled nor
got rid of it becomes a dangerous occu-
pant of the farm.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

For all the corn country north Of lat
itude AZ it is Of the utmost impor-
tance that seed corn should be gather
ed from the field not later than the
middle of October and be placed where
it can thoroughly dry out untouched
by frost. This is the great secret in
connection with securing good stand
of corn. It Is unsafe to select seed
when husking in November and still
more risky to depend upon getting
seed from the crib when it Is needed.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

We have two inquiries as to whether
the rooster is a necessity in the poul-
try yard so far as egg production Is
concerned. He is not, for the hens lay
their allotted number Of eggs anyway,
and, what is more, their eggs are more
preferred when the head Of the harem
is wanting. as they have better keep
ing qualities. OF course, the situation
is different when the eggs are wanted
for hatching.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

There are two things which always
seem I bit wrong to US; yes, three.
One Is to trade of the faithful old
family horse to a horse trader; an
other, to get all the eggs possible out
OF an old hen and then eat her up in
q July potpie, and the other to sell the
old family COW for beef. OF course,
we do all these things on the plea Of
necessity and economy. Still, In SEN
timental way i: is unadulterated bar
ibarism.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

-Four years Of country telephone and
rural mail service have revolutioni1ed
American farm life. The improvement
Of the country highways is now the
chief center Of attraction and bids fair
to do more for the country resident
than either of the other things named.
More men are desiring country home
than ever before. After awhile the
farm automobile will still further add
to the pleasure of country living.
Warren sheaf., 1905-08-17

One acre of corn put in the silo will
furnish three COWS all the silage they
will eat for period of 200 days, forty
pounds day each. Thus ten acres
of corn 50 used will supply thirty cows
for the same length Of time In addi-
ton to the ensilage ration, the cows
will need little good hay and a pro-
tein ration Of bran or gluten feed. This
sort Of ration will secure profitable
results from any dairy of cows.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
One of Most Prominent Cit.
ZenS of Vermont
OF STAMFORD
Started To Go To North Adams
This Morning and Died Of
Heart Failure

Hon j. .. Sanford OF Stamford, one
of the prominent men OF Bennington
county dropped dead this morning at
$3.50 O'Clock il the yillige OF
Clarksourg, Mass. He was 70
years of age.
He was on his way TO North Adams
and stopped at Clarksburg to leave
his team, intending to continue his
trip on the trolley cars. He had
started to cross the bridge in that vii.
lage to take a car when he was seen to
stagger and fall to the ground. He
was dead when assistance reached him.
Heart failure was the cause.
Mr Sanford is survived by widow,
two sons and brother.
He had filed many town and county
offices and last fall completed four
years service as state highway com
missioner. he was prominently
known through the state and the an
nouncement of his death will come as
surprise.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
and
THE FORTNlGHTLY
Program Prepared For Feb. fifth To Be Given
Saturday Feb. 18th.

BY reason of compulsory absence
from town of a part Of the committees,
the order was changed from the print.
ed books of the Fortnightly February
meetings and Current Events" will
be the topic for Saturday afternoon,
Feb %. Committee, Mesdames Still
son, Schuyler and 81. S. Holden. A
very fine three part program has been
prepared.
Emma Louise circuit who is winter
ing in Springfield, Mass, will present
paper on 1.-The Influence of Fiction
on Public Opinion" Mrs Sears of the
high school is to read paper on "Old
Time and Goth Century Hospitality"
and the Rev George S. Mills Of the 2nd
Congregational church will give an
address on "What Newspapers we
Ought to Read
Mrs circuit has become noted as per-
petuating from New England Yankee
dialect in her short stories and alto.
gether, the committee are to be con-
graduated upon the distinguished per.
sonnet of the speakers on this occas-
ion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
Fred Johnson Shot HisBrother
Yesterday
RESULT OF A QUARREL.
After the Shooting Johnson Gave
Himself Up and Alleges Self
Defence

Fred Johnson, aged 80 years, fatally
shot his brother, Jay Johnson, aged Il
years, at Winhall yesterday afternoon
The shooting was the result of quar-
rel. Johnson Immediately gave him
self up to Deputy Sheriff j. w. M e.
lendy. He claims that he shot his
brother in self-defense.
According to the story told Deputy
Sheriff Melendy by the young man,
quarrel started in the house. John
son claims that after the row started
he left the house, and started down
the street. He says that Jay followed
him, and that when about 10 rods
from the house be pulled his revolver
from his pocket and shot his brother.
The wounded man dropped in his
tracks, and died soon afterwards.
Fred johnson Immediately walked
to South Londonderry and gave him
self up. The officer kept the prisoner
in his own home last night.
States Attorney DAILY was notified
by telegraph last evening of the affair
and left at once for Winhall to attend
hearing today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
WASHINGTON
CARD PARTY
Social Success of Season Last
Evening
FOR A MEMORIAL HALL
ForeSters Hall Decorated For the
Occasion-Over 200 Were
Present

The leading social event of the sea-
son was the card party given in For
esters' hall Wednesday evening under
the auspices of Bennington Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution
in honor of Washington's birthday.
Widow was the game, AZ tables be-
ing in use. The hall was never trim.
med so prettily, the decorations con-
sisting Of flags, portraits of George
and Martha Washington, spinning
wheels, palms, cut flowers and red,
white aud blue electric lights. The
flags were formerly in use on the gun
boat Bennington during its cruise OF
three years in Asiatic waters and in
cluded the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS which is
over 500 feet in length.
The guests were received by Mrs II.
G. Root, regent of the chapter: Mrs c..
Fl. Cone, vice regent; Mrs L. S. Nor
ton, Miss Edith De ey and Mrs L. A.
Graves. Mrs Norton is one Of the or
iginal charter members of the chapter.
Delicious punch was served during
the playing and also fancy ice cream
and cake after the finish OF the games
Misses Beulah Bates, Adelaide Mer-
rill, Olive Pope, Martha Pratt, Hilda
Pratt, Catherine Jenney, Jeanette Per-
kins, Florence Mattison and Florence
March, prettily gowned in white with
liberty caps OF red, white and blue,
scored the TALES and served the re-
freshments. The tallie cards we're per-
fectly plain except on each was en-
bossed the badge of the order.
The prizes which we're framed pic
lures OF George and Martha Washing
ton were awarded for the highest scores
to Mrs James Burke, Mrs Harry 7.
Cushman and George Bond.
The affair was brilliant success in
every way. The keeping Of the scores
and the serving were conducted in a
remarkably smooth manner which adj
ded much to the pleasure of the even
ing.
Most gratifying to those having the
party in charge was the fact that il
was complete success financially
The proceeds are to go toward the
erection of Continental hall in Wash.
ington which the organization is build
ing.
Dancing was enjoyed after the re-
| treshments. The committee of arrange
ments was Mrs E, w. Bradford, Miss
Edith Dewey and Mrs l.. A. Graves.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
Russia Has No Thought of
Abandoning War.
NO MOVE MADE AS YET
Peace Party Steadily Gains in
Strength but No Definite
Action Taken.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. % - AL
though the party which is advocating
peace as the only egress from the pres
ent situation continues to gain strength,
nothing has actually been decided, and
no move has yet been made. II is OFF,
cially maintained that Russia's attl-
tude is unchanged. At the foreign Of
fee not the slightest ENCOURAGEMENT is
given to the peace talk. On the con-
trary, II is affirmed as strongly as ever
that japan must propose terms, while
at the same time II Is admitted that il
is inconcelvable that Japan can offer
conditions acceptable TO Russia and
that therefore the war must 90 on to a
conclusion.
The idea of complete Russian victory
Is not harbored, but it is insisted that
Russia is not beaten and will not be
beaten until General Kuropatkin is de-
cislvely worsted by General Oyama
and the fate Of Admiral Roiestvensky's
squadron is determined. The main
consideration entering into the calcu-
lations of the uncompromising advo-
Gates of prosecution of the war is
that Japan's financial resources must
become exhausted long before Rus
sias.
A Mukden dispatch this morning says
that General Kuropatkin has been out
fanked by a strong force Of Japanese
in the vicinity of Sinmintin and com
PEELED 10 retire from the Shakhe river.
A Mukden dispatch says that COM
pany of Cossacks which has returned
from a long and perilous reconnais-
sance in the direction of Korea pene-
trated by mountain paths as far as
Hagoumn, eighteen miles northwest
of the Yalu river, where they found
and burned large depot of Japanese
provisions Turning south, the Rus
slams captured a few miles distant a
transport of supplies, of which the
small command was in great need.
During the course Of the night Japa-
nese surrounded the command on three
sides. The position OF the Russians
was desperate, but happily for them a
Chinese guide discovered mountain
pass, by which they escaped to Khuai-
zhen mountain, 100 miles due north Of
the mouth of the Yalu river, from
whence they reiolned the army by way
of little known trails.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
DIED IN PlTTsflELD
Mrs Jean Risd Who spent Greater Portion Of
Her Lie Here.

HeI Liz Utfe.
Word has been received here of the
death of Mrs Jean Ried at her home
in Pittsfeld, Mass an the 9th Of this
month of heart failure preceded by
pneumonia.
She was born in Scotland but came
to this country while young and the
larger portion Of the Intervening years
have been spent in this place. She
made host OF friends while here and
to them she was most faithful, rejoic-
ing to hear of their good fortune and
sorrowing over their trials and always
willing to aid in distress, living up to
her idea OF Christian life. For many
years she was faithful member of the
Second Congregations church in
Pittsfeld. She leaves many new
friends to mourn her loss, also a
daughter and four grandchildren.
No tribute paid to her motherhood
can be too high and many here will ex-
tend their sympathy to the daughter in
this great bereavement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
RUBES A SUCCESS
Thousand People Entertained At Academy
Hall.

Hall.
Nearly a thousand people attended
the husking bee and Rube dance at
Academy hall Wednesday evening
The affair was q complete success.
Seldom has that building echoed with
such hearty laughter or been the scene
of such an all-around good time as
this.
Preceding the dancing all the fun
of an old fashioned husking bee was
enjoyed. Such large number were
in the grand march that the line could
move but slowly. Nevertheless the
participants enjoyed it and the motto
''fun and merriment" was carried out
from start to finish.
The costumes were funny, the re-
freshments excellent and the Rubes as
we'll as everyone else had most en-
loyable time.
Miss Tia Casey and Guy Norten re-
ceived the awards for the best costumes
The Rubes from near aud far wear.
ing their best Sunday go-to-meeting
clothes have reason to feel proud of
the manner in which the event was
conducted.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
AT ST PETERS CHURCH.
An Evening With Home Musicians Next Wed,
nssdsY Evening.


Music lovers OF Bennington will be
interested to know that the best local
musicians have been secured to render
selections at the concert San Evening
with Home Musicians" in st Peters
Parish house. The program will be
wholly musical. consisting of piano,
vocal and banjo solos, trios OF cornet
piano and violin, piano and banjo
solos, reading, quartette singing, and
grand chorus OF about 30 mixed
voices. The quartet is one of the best
and most popular in town.
The chorus is composed of the best,
in their parts, that can be secured AID
has been under training for the past
month.
Not an effort has been spared to
make this the best musical entertain
ment of the season. This concert IS
given under the auspices of st Peters
church for the benefit of the new
church building fund. The concert
will be rendered Wednesday evening
March 1st 1905 at s o clock p. IN. AID.
mission Soc. Tickets on sale at Ayres
Drug store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
ANNUAL ENCAMPMEN d.
or Vermont G. A. r. Held in Bratir boro
Wednesday.

wednesday.
The Vermont GAR encampment was
held in Brattleboro Wednesday. The
following officers were elected
Department commander LYMAN III
Wood OF st Adams; Senior Vice Com
mander George E Haynes OF Whining
ton; Junior Vice Commander Enrich
E Hager Of Gaysville; Medical Exam
liner Chester M Ferrin of Essex June
ton; Chaplain Charles Ross OF St
Johnsbury; Assistant Adjutant and
Quartermaster General Hiram E Per-
kins of st Adams; Council of Admin
stration, w Fl Gilmore, Fairlee, Aus
tin w Fuller OF st Adams, W Fl Fl
Putnam of Springfield, G M Dearborn
of Newport, J E Post of Rutland;
Representatives to National Encamp-
ment, Charles E Beach, at Large, Bur-
lington; w H Ward, st Johnsbury;
Milo Lyman, Rutland; A E Sleeper,
Newport; H Putnam Brattleboro.
Alternates: w Sperry, Cavendish;
f E Smith, Montpelier; Thomas Han
non Bennington; G E Williams, Mid
dlebury; Justus Pratt, Springfield.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS
viii Hold Annual Convention In Rutland Next
Week

The 18th annual convention of the
Knights of Pythias forming the dis.
trict o. Bennington and Rutland coun-
ties is to be held In Rutland We'd
nesday afternoon and evening, March
/. At the afternoon session the sec
ond rank win be conferred by Monu-
ment lodge OF this village. At the
evening session the third rank will
be exemplified by the Vermont
Lodge of Rutland aud among
those who will review the work will be
the Grand Vice Chancellor, ]. T. Rem
ington OF this village.
Following the evening session, YER
mont lodge of RutlaLd will serve its
annual banquet. This will be followed
by post prandial exercises in which
several from here will participate.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
ELECTRIC THAWING
After Some Experimenting Supt Lsrrsbss Got
Machine To Working.

After some xperimenting with his
electrical apparatus for thawing water
pipes Supt Larrabee of the, electric
light company got it to working prop
erly yesterday and thawed out the
pipes at John Kelso's in seven min
utes.
At Montpelier where the condition
was critical because of the number of
frozen up pipes n similar apparatus is
said to do as much work in a day as
hundred men without damage to the
pipes.
The water pipe at Mrs H. c. Nc
Eowen's was thawed out this morning
in five minutes. 1t had been frozen
since Saturday night.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT
Given By Six Young Men Complete Sue

The subscription dance given in
Academy hall Tuesday evening will be
remembered as one of the most pleas
ing social events OF the winter. The
windows and stage were prettily trim
med with palms and flags and red,
white and blue electric lights added to
the beauty of the scene.
Between so and 80 couples partici
pated in the grand march which was
led by Miss Kathleen Quinlan and
Frank Mcmahon.
Refreshments were served during
the evening under the management OF
"Gov Black. "
Goldsmith's orchestra OF five pieces
furnished the music and dancing was
enjoyed until 3 O'Clock.
The committee in charge was Nor
man Edgerton, Joseph Daley, Walter
Hourau, Hubert Daley, Joseph O'Don-
nell and John Ryan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
AT LIBRARY HALL
Big Bennett Moulton Co To Be Here All Mex
Week.

Week.
The attraction at Library hall next
week will be the Bennett Moulton com
pany in repertoire of standard plays
at popular prices. This attraction is
no new and untried organization but
has a record of 26 years of unquali-
tied success and is said to be one of
the best popular priced attractions
on the road. The company is thor.
oughly equipped to give productions
equal to those seen in the largest cit
les, carrying special carload of
elaborate scenery, electric and mechan.
ical effects. The plays are full new
and written especially for the Bennett
Moulton attractions. The engage
ment opens next Monday evening with
reproduction of Justin Adams comedy
drama, "a daughter of the People. T"
Betw' en- acts the company present
some excellent speciaties, including
Isabel Bellas Bailey in the latest New
York song successes. Fred Dilger,
the popular comedian, Harry =. Ford
with the latest in illustrated songs,
little Bernice Bailey, clever child
artist, also some late novelties In
moving pictures.
Following is a list of attractions
and the nights of presentation: Mon
day evening, "a daughter of the Peo-
Pile" Tuesday evening, "The Fatal
Coin" Wednesday evening, 1.-THE
Belle of Virginia, Thursday evening,
"Shadowed Lives Friday evening,
1.-THE London Bank Mystery" Satur-
day eve2i2aw "Sidelights OF New
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
INVENTOR COMMITS SUICIDE
James PirIe, Of Montpelier Ends His Life
With a Bullet

Montpelier, Feb 2l.-James Pirie,
a granite carver and the inventor of
machine for sharpening tools, COM
mitted suicide by shooting at his ! ONE
on Fosterst last evening. He had
been i'll Of consumption for four years
and dispondency over his condition is
the probable cause Of the deed. There
was no intimation that such an act
was contemplated until pistol shot was
heard which ended his life almost in
stantly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-02-23
MRS ROSS KILLED.
Wife Of Former Vermont Chief Justice and
Senator

st Johnsbury, Feb 2l.-Former
Chief Judge and United States Senator
Jonathan Ross and Mrs Ross while
driving to Concord this afternoon,
we're struck by train at Gould's
crossing, near Concord. Mrs Ross
was instantly killed and Judge Ross
was very badly injured. A special
train brought the injured nan and
his dead wife to this village.
Mrs Ross WAS q second wife and