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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Briefly for Busy Readers.
Edward Foley Of Rutland is visiting
friends in town.
John Meredith has given up work on
James Ryan's truck wagon.
Mrs. Il. II. Holden is visiting at her
former home In Manchester.
Nicholas Morrissey, Jr,, of County
street Is quite Ill with the Group.
Miss Sarah Humphrey of South
SALISBURY is visiting friends in. town.
Bert Allen has been the guest Of
Michael Callahan inAdams for a few
days.
Lyman Burch has resumed his dut-
les after being confined to the house
for q few days.
Leonard Foy, Harry Simmons and
Edward Cateu of Rutland are In town
this week.
William Il. Hawks is again on the
street, having recovered from his re-
cent illness
The high school football team will
play the Tibbett's school at Hoosick
Wednesday, Nov. 90
Sheriff Fred Godfrey is in Newfane
today attending the Windham county
court which is in session there this
week.
Il. ID. Gibson who was here last
night to attend the Odd Fellows meet
ing left this morning for his home in
Rutland.
Leslie Allen, the former recruiting
ing his stay here he enlisted two men,
John Cummings and Alfred Mathers.
Cedric Sibley, formerly a student in
the academical department of Yer
mont university, left this morning to
enter the medical department of the
same institution.
Claire w. Soule, Charles T. Soule
and Andrew Oatman left last night on
the midnight train for different points
on Lake Champlain where they are
going duck hunting.
The board of directors OF the Y. NJ
G. A. met last night and found the
financial condition very good Some
new improvements will be made
around the building in the near future
Leslie Allen who has had charge OF
the recruiting station in the Hawks
block, left this morning for New York.
His place is taken by Private Conway
who arrived yesterday from Pitts
field.
Henry C. Farrar, Rutland agent for
the Provident Life and Trust Co, of
Philadelphia and W. h. Combs who
were in town TO attend the annual
meeting of the subordinate encamp-
ments OF the l. O. o. f., Monday eve
ming, left this morning for Rutland
and Brattleboro. respectively.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

animals. And he didn't stop study
when he left the school; he has
studied books, reports and, better
still, the animals themselves every
day since. No wonder he succeeds
and is today, largely on account of his
work in the New.York Tribune Far
mer. the best known veterinary sur
geon in America When taken with
the Banner the Tribune Farmer costs
only 80 cents year
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sig.
nature is on each box. 25c.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

TOR sALE-Chickerin pianos, only $40
n Also two mahogany uprights slightly
used; ali great bargains. Can and see them.
Cuett & Sons. Oll0
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

NOR sALE-Chickens- Wyaudotte pull
+ lets aud % yearling hens Come today.
Charles Ainsworih, Park st. extension Ben
nington, Vt. Vf'o
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12
old BOOKS WANTED

representative OF Frederick Loeser & Co.,
Brooklyn, N. ", will be In Bennington for a
few days prepared % pay cash for old books o
every descriptions small lots or entire libraries.
II you have any old books for sale address US
care of this paper.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

NOR SALE-Pure-bred Holstein bull calf
L Ready for service next season Hlgnly
bred Low price for quick sale. Madison
Cooper, 4Oi Court ST., Watertown, n. Y. oito
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

J1OR SALE-Wbeel chair in perfect condl-
Il ton. Is adjustable TO any reclining posi-
tloI. Inquire OF Aionzo Remington, ia Jeiier,
son Avenue 9Stl.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12
WANT ED

J have customers for a number OF smau Ben
nington houses, pricefrom $1,000 30 5000 each.
Must be we'll located.
We sell quarries, water powers. timber lands
poultry farms, M lis. stores, hotels, good bust
ness propositions, fine dairy farms, small or
great; beautiful summer homes, by mountain
or lake, and everything you can think OF IN
real estate. We have list d with us over 500
farms located In Vermont and New York.
Seud stamp for new 1907 pamphlet.
John Nash Bennington v
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

nor sALE-The James Ryan farm at South
n Pownnl 03tl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12
FOE SALE.

Tor SALE-Automobiles have 1907
REQ touring ear and REQ runo0out leit
over, Will sell cheap or exchange for old ear.
Now is the time 10 get a good bargain. Write
Van Ness Garage, Burlington. Vt. olti2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

T,OR SALE - Apple trees nearly large
L enough to bear at SOC each II taken TINS
fall. Also plum and pear trees at low pr ces
George Il. Heath, Elm ST. Ni
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

1J,OR SALE-l5 h,rses and p carriages, to
II reduce my stock. W L. Hawks, Jr., Liy.
orr 19f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12
TO REN1.

mo RENT-Three very pleasant rooms In
AZ IS West Main ST., cor. Mccall st. 03
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

NOR SALE-l0rOom house, nicely finished,
4 good barn. wagon shed and hen house,
II acre of land Inquire of Mrs Julia Elwel,
800 So. Branch ST. -
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

VNO RENT-HOuse Of seven rooms. modern
improvements, 223 South b. Inquire OF
Elmer L. lockwood. oiu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-12

rJ,O RENT-A modern tenement su table
i for small family. Inquire at ll2 Putnam
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
Washington nnx PIan..

The final meeting Of the George Wash
ington Celebration Association before the
I'D Of February was held this evening
in the Friendship fire engine house, when
number OF details connected with the
exercises which will mark the anniversary
observance received attention The meet
inG was presided over by a. D. Brockett
president OF the association. Treasurer
Harry Hammond announced that he had
only a limited number Of tickets left for
the banquet which will be given I'm Nc
Burney's Hall, at go O'Clock, the after
noon OF the anniversary. No tickets for
this function Will be disposed OF after
Wednesday at noon. It is expected that
the gathering will number from 200 10 go
people, including many guests from
Washington. The list Of speakers viii be
announced later.
Following It's well established custom,
the Alexandra Washington Lodge Of
MasOns win give banquet in Masonic
Temple the evening of the I'D Among
those who are expected TO make speeches
are Senator Flint, Representatives Towne
and Flood, and Judge r. T. ", Duke.
The out-of-town guests viii include
4 representative from Beverly Lodge, OF
Beverly. Mass
Final arrangements have been made by
the Columbia fire engine company for the
banquet which will be given by the conf
pany the evening 81 the 22d in the hall
of the engine house on South St Asaph
street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
BRO0KEs-BAKER CASE ENDS.
Fine of So for Failure to Obey sum
mons Is Paid.


SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. Feb. 1S-The now IA
nous Brookes-B Baker case, which two
months ago startled fashionable society
in Winchester and all over Virginia and
Baltimore and Washington, was finally
closed to-day. when Judge William NJ.
Atkinson, In the Corporation Court. as
sessed a fine Of 50 against Mrs. Alexander
NJ. Baker for failure TO obey a summons
to appear before the January grand jury,
although it was anticipated that no in
dictment would be found against A. Bos-
well Brookes, the Alexandria society man
who was charged with threatening the
life Of Mrs. Baker.
Brookes, it will be remembered, was
under treatment for dissipation at Win
chester Memorial Hospital. when, at his
solicitation, Mrs. Baker and her daugh-
ter, Miss Virginia Caber Baker, called.
He is said to have charged Mrs. Baker
with breaking an alleged engagement he
had 10 marry Miss Baker. and while IN
a frenzy, grabbed loaded pistol from
under his pillow and pointed il at Mrs.
Baker. An exciting scene followed and
BrOOkes was arrested.
After being summoned before the grand
jury Mrs Baker went TO Baltimore and
only recently returned In dispOsing of
the case Judge Atkinson said no damage
appeared TO have been done by Mrs. Ba-
kers absence but the law required that
some notice be taken Of IT, Mrs. Baker
said she meant no disrespect TO the court.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
ARLINGTON LINE UNDER FIRE.
state Corporation Commission Hears
Complaints Against Road.

Richmond. Va. Feb. 1S.-The members
Of the State Corporation Commission
have returned from Alexandria County
where complaints were heard against the
Washington. Arlington and Fails Church
Railroad. The hearing, which was re-
sumed in this city. was continued until
March :. The railway in question IS an
electric line.
On Thursday next the West Hampton
line transfer case will be taken up by the
commission. This action is to COM
pei the West Hampton line to give and ac-
ceDt transfers to the patrons of the line
The 2-cent passenger rate cases viii
be continued before the commissioners
one week from to-day
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
HO0E TALKS POLITICS.
Virginia Democrat Pays Tribute to
william Jennings Bryan.


Mr.. James c. Hooe. OF Smokers Gap,
Va. was at the Metropolitan Hotel for a
few hours yesterday He is extensively
engaged i'm farming in the mountain
region, and business brings him to the
city frequently. He has long been active
IN Democratic politics in the Eighth dis
trict and is one Of several party men
mentioned in connection with the forth
coming race for the Congressional scat
left vacant by the death of Mr. Rixey.
He has not, however. formally announced
his candidacy.
As a close personal friends OF many
years standing of Hon. William Jennings
Bryan, Mr.. Hooe is naturally much inter
ested in the present trend of affairs.
Democrats generally, I believe" he said,
"deplOre the tendency toward eentraliza-
ton, but | am pleased 20 see such q
unanimity of feeling in Congress in favor
of stringent railway rate regulation. OF
course, the present law should have a
fair test but If il prove Inadequate, then
il should be strengthened without delay.
There is no sentiment in the party-cef>
taiHly not in ViTginia--for government
ownership. 1 am malterably opposed to
IT, Knowing Mr.. Bryan as | do, ] have
no misgivings as to his course as party
leader on this question lie will not at
tempt 20 force his opinion upon the
Democracy While his views on this sub
ject seem. on the face, somewhat radical,
regard Mr. Bryan as "a great conse,va-
tive force and man whom the country
might implicitly trust in any emergency.
think, too, that the masses believe in
HIM more firmly than ever before"
Mr.. Hooe expressed more than passing
interest in the slogan sounded by the
Charlottesville Progress for Roosevelt.
lie attached no special political signifi-
canoe to it, but said Il Indicated that. re-
CARELESS Of party affiliation. there was
widespread admiration OF Roosevelt on
account Of his courage and his honesty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
HERMIT" BROTHERS DEAD
Watt" Greenfield Passes Away the
Day After Dan SuCcumbs.
Discovered That Strange Trio at
Beane, Md, Had Accumulated
quite a Fortune.
- 70 De Wa.hington Herald.

spCcsl 10 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Md, Feb. 1S.-Through the
death Of Watterson and Daniel Green
field and the critical illness OF their
brother James. a trio. long known as the
"Hermits of Beane,' a town in this
county. the story OF their curious life
has become known TO the residents Of
this section of the State, and is at pres
ent the principal topic Of conversation.
The three brothers lived on a farm, and
their retired existence led their neighbors
to believe that they We're as poor IS the
prOverbial church mice. It nos appears
that instead Of being poor they had
amassed a considerable fortune.
The "hermits-' were seldom seen IN
town. except on their occasional trips 20
market their produce and no one has ever
been known TO have received an invita-
ton to visit the Hermitage" Il was
thought that they were barely able 10
make their living, as it was known that
they did all their work in the field and
in the house.
Dan Greenfield died Friday ard Watt
died the next day. Dan was fifty-eight
CdlS Diu. anu W at Ed1 >lAtA -tAEl IT.
Dan died from a stroke Of paralysis. and
Watt" from an attack Of pneumonia,
Of which James is now suffering.
It is reported that in prenaring for the
funerals Of the brothers papers were
found showing that the trio owned several
large farms and had large amounts Of
cash in various Washington banks. Neigh
bors report that a large canvas bag was
found In the Hermitage containing
S5,000 in cash. mostly in bills Of small
denominations and silver
The funeral services over the body Of
Dan were held yesterday. and tomorrow
the interment Of Watt" viii take place
the bodies to be laid side by side iu
Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. at
Beane James is not expected to sur
Vive
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

The death Of Capt. George Il. Kearny,
L. S n. at his home in FishkiI, y. y,
on February II. has been reported to the
Navy Department
Capt. Kearny WIS born March q. ISIS,
al Saugert!es, n. Y. He was appointed
acting third assistant engineer OF The
navy in October. 1866. and was sent TO
the Naval Academy. He subsequently
served at the New York Navy Yard. and
again after that at the Naval Academy.
Up to this time Capt. Kearnys service
Was I'm the volunteers.
In June. 1852, be went into the regular
establishment as third assistant en-
gineer. During the Spanish war De served
al the Naval Academy. IN March, 1899,
Capt. Kearny reached the grade Of COM
mandeT. 4 year later ne was attached
TO the Boston Navy Yard. where he served
for five years. He attained his captainCy
in March. 1903. From June ., 1880, until
detached under orders dated November
p 1906. granting him sick leave FOR I'VE
months. Capt. Kearny was on duty at
the New York Navy Yard. At the time
Of his death he was on sick leave. The
burial will take place az Saugerties on
February 19
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
FUNERAL OF CHAS. SCHNEIDER.
EmPIOye Of Interior Department
Passes ATny Suddenly.

Funeral services Of Charles Schneider.
OF the Interior Department who died
sunday, Will be held tomorrow after
neon at o'clock at his late home. 3)3@
Fifteenth street northwest. Interment
will be made in Glenwood.
Mr.. Schneider was born at Highland
Falls. y. Y. September g. 1S56. and came
to Washington in 1859 to take posi-
ton in the Census Bureau. Mr.. Schneider
married. in lSs2, Miss Martha Lemon, who
survives him. Mrs. Schneider is well
known as an artist and writer. being one
Of Washington's most gifted women.
She organized the Columbia Heights AIT
Club. and is leading representative here
OF the Federation of WOmen's Clubs.
In addition 20 his wife Mr.. Schneider
is survived by an invalid mother. who
made her home with him, and TWO un-
married sisters. Misses Kate and Amelia
Schneider, also a brother. Mr.. Peter :.
Schneider. OF this city. and two married
sisters. Mrs PHILIPPINE Munro. Of New
York. and Mrs. John Schmidt Of New
Orleans
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
FUNERAL OF F. J. CARMODY.
fishers at Wedding "a Act as the
PaIIbenFerS.

Last rites over the remains of the late
Francis ]. Carmody. who died in this
city Saturday afternoon. will be held at
the home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John p Carmody, this afternoon at >
O'Clock. Interment will be made in Rock
Creek Cemetery.
The pallbeaTers most of whom acted
as ushers at the marriage Of Mr.. Car
mody to Miss Margaret Louise Snow.
stepdaughter of Senator Platt. Of New
York. fourteen months ago. are as fol-
lows: Capt Charles D. +. Chandler. T NJ.
Quarles, I. g. Costigan. Richard Curtain.
John f. Fenwick. and John f. Monk.
Senator Plat will not be able to attend
the funeral, as was expected ne having
been called away To attend the funeral of
his granddaughter in Owego. n. Y. which
will take place at the same hour as that
of Mr.. Carmod>. Before his departure
he sent the family a message expressing
his sorrow and regret
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
CHARLES A. BRADFORD DEAD.
Old EmpIOye of Postal Service
Passes Away.

Charles A. Bradford. for over thirty
years an employe OF the postal service,
and for many years a resident Of Wash
ington. died yesterday morning, at his
home, 30 Fourth street southeast NJ
Bradford was seventy-fve years old. He
was a native Of Boston. and spent his
early life in that city.
Mr. Bradford was known for his char
liable work and was connected with the
Associated Charities of this city. He was
the president of local fraternal insur-
ance company and an active Mason, be-
ing a member OF Naval Lodge. No. !, F.
A. A. NJ. Naval Chapter r. A. NJ, and
Oriental CommandeTy, X. T.
He is survived by his wife. who was
Miss Harriet Jacobs. and four sons: T. 4.
Bradford. l. E. Bradford F. D, Bradford.
and George B. Bradford all of this city.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
from his late home The intermeHJ viii
be made in Congressional Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
NEGROES PROTEST DRAMA.
Public Meeting at Richmond Asks
That "The CIansman" BE Barred.

STccal 20 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, Feb. lS-"The Clans
man." Thomas Dixon's dramatzation Of
his book Of that name, which deals with
a phase of Southern history little under
stood by the world at large. is billed to
appear in this city Friday and Saturday
1t has aroused indignation on the part OF
the co.ored people OF the city because
Of its dealings with questions and things
concerning that race, and they to-day
held a public meeting for the purpose Of
formulating a complaint to be presented
to the city authorities looking 90 the sup
preston Of the performance, The colored
ministers Of the city are among those
opposed TO the production of the play.
Recently the town council of Suffolk
refused to permit the production Of the
play.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
FunrrnI of Georrc llott..

Services will be held to-day over the
body Of George Motifs. who died Friday
at the Georgetown University Hospital
Mr.. Motifs was connected with the har-
ness and saddlery trade of this city for a
number OF years, and was the holder Of a
number Of prizes awarded to him as the
result OF the exhibition OF his work at
various State and county fairs through
out the country. He was born in New
York City. but AT an early date removed
10 Washington. He was prominent
member of the Saengerbund and other
German organizations, and also of Aca-
cia Lodge. No. IS +. a. A NJ
He is survived by Ex-senator T. w
Motifs and Henry T. Motifs Of s.. Louis
and Mrs, ". II. Robinson, OF Tacoma,
Wash.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
benjamin Butterworth.

Benjamin Butterworth, IT., son Of the
late Representative Benjamin Butter
worth. Of Cincinnati, Ohio. died yes
terday morning in his apartments in
the Wyoming. Columbia road. He was
III for several weeks. the immediate cause
Of his death being heart failure In
juries received In a ball game when "A
child impaired his health, and he had
been an invalid the greater portion Of his
life Mr. ButterwOTth is survived by . sis
ter. Mrs George 4 ~iton, OF San Fran
cisco and two br, rs. Frank Butter
worth. OF New Haven, Conn. and William
Butterworth. Of Moline, III. Interment will
be made in Mainville, O., where Mr.. But
terworth was born October q. 1858. Serv-
ices will be held at the Wyoming this aft
ernoou at 1.3O Rev. Teunis Hamlin Of
floating.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
Contract for Big steamer Let.

Newport News, Va, Feb. 1S.-It was an
nounced this afternoon that the Newport
News Shipbuilding Company has been
awarded a contract by the Mattson Steam
Navigation Company. Of San Francisco. to
build palatial steel passenger and freight
steamship. to ply on the line between san
Francisco and Honolulu. The vessel is to
be $50 feet long. so feet beam. 90 feet draft,
and TO cost about $4,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
railroad Lets Big Contracts.

Special % The washington HeIal1.
Roanoke, Va. Feb. lS.-The Norfolk and
Western Railway to-day announced the
awards of contracts for building six big
tunnels between Vivian. " Va, and
Roderfeld, and shortening the route be-
tween those stations by twelve miles The
work will cost 100000 and will be COM
pleted in three years. Rhinehart & Davis.
OF Washington D. g, will build 600-foOt
double track tunnel at Vivian.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
L. w. Isemam's Interment.

Funeral services will be held this after
noon over the remains of F. ". Iseman, a
weil-knovn musician. who died Saturday
at his home. 81 c street southeast, Rev.
Dr. MOZART, of Concordia Lutheran
Church. will officiate Mr.. Iseman was
born I'm Washington and lived here prac-
ticallv all his life. He received his musi-
cal education IN Europe. lie is survived
by three brothers, Henry, Frank, and
Charles Iscman.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
Secretly Married in Washington.

Laurel, Md. Feb. 1S.-Miss Ethel Leath-
erwood. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. II.
Leatherwood. of Mount Airy Nd. and
W Marion Baldwin, son Of DR. T. NJ.
Baldwin. proprietor Of the Laurel Demo-
crat. were married at Washington Satur-
day. The wedding was so carefully plan
ned That no one except a sister of the
bride was let into the secret.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
Emmett Manuel HILL.

Emmett Manuel Hall ffty-ninc years
old. died yesterday morning ar Garfield
Hospital, from blood poisoning. He is
survived by two daughters: Miss Naudie
NJ. Hall. deaconess. in charge of the
Protestant Episcopal Childrens Home at
Hope Farm. y. Y. and Miss Evelyn NJ.
Hall. OF this city.
Funeral services viii be held in the
chapel Of the Good Shepherd al o'clock
this afternoon The interment viii be
made in Rock Creek cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
Fitzpatrick to BE OverhauIed.
TO The Washington HemId.

ST@IlaI % TIC washington HCTNTI-
Newport News, Va, Feb. 1S.-The army
transport Fitzpatrick, which arrived here
to-day from Havana, Cuba. viii leave to-
morrow for the Moore Iron Works. at
New York to be repaired and overha,Eed
by contract. The Fitzpatrick brought back
from Cuba ten first-class passengers. sew
enteen second-class passengers. and forty
one troop passengers. the largest passen-
ger list from the island since its occupa-
ton by the army Of pacification.