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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17

SANTA WILL GET DELUeE.
Postmaster General Arranges ia
Have Children's Letters Delivered.

HA'e thHuTcuh Lcttcrs DciiNcTco'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-In past
years many communication have been
received by the postofiice department
requesting delivery Of so called Santa
Claus letters" to philanthropic sOcie.
ties and Others In various parts Of the
country but the requests have always
been denied.
Now, however, Postmaster General
Meyer has adopted more liberal atti-
tude toward the children, as Indicated
by his action In issuing an order to
postmasters all over the country, to
whom letters full of trust and pleading
are coming In such numbers from the
little ones, to let the people Of their
cities know through the newspapers
that mail addressed to Santa Claus
will be delivered to any responsible
parties. who will undertake to act as
Santa Claus agents in the matter. The
order follows:
Ordered, That hereafter and until
the close of the first day Of January,
1908, postmasters are directed to de-
liver all letters arriving at their re-
spective postofiices addressed plainly
and Enthusiastically to Santa Claus,
without any other terms or express
sions identifying the person for whom
such letters are intended, to any reg
ularly organized charitable society In
the city or town of address, to be used
exclusively for philanthropic purposes
In the event that claim should bt
made by more than one such society
for letters so addressed, such letters
will be equally divided, according tt
number, between or among the socie
ties making such claim"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17
Suspect Abram. Was Murdered.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec, 16.-Pend-
ing an investigation into the death Of
Robert Abrams, a young Hebrew, at
the home of his sweetheart here, Abra-
ham Brosslov, a chanter in the Aha
veth Israel synagogue, and Levin
FRESHMAN, were held by the coroner
as material witnesses in a homicide
case" Abrams was paying court to
Bessie, the seventeen-year-old daugh-
ter Of Pressman, in whose house he
was found dead.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17

A tickling cough. from any cause, Is
quickly stopped by DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. And 1t is so thoroughly harm
less and safe that DR.. Shoop tells
mothers everywhere to give 1t without
hesitation, even to very young babes.
The wholesome green leaves and ten
der stems Of lung.healing mountain.
Gus shrub, furnish the curative proper
ties of DR.. Shops Cough Cure. 1t
Gains the cough and heals the sore and
sensitive bronchial membranes. No
opium. no chloroform, nothing harsh
used to injure or suppress. Simply a
resinous plant extract. that helps to
heal aching lungs. The Spaniards call
this shrub which the doctor uses. THE
Sacred Herb" Always demand DR..
Shops Cough Cure. All dealers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17
His Reprieve Held For Postage.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. IA letter
held for postage came near sending
John Solely of Cleveland to the gall
lows here yesterday for the murder Of
his sweetheart. Solely was condemned
to die. Receiving no word from the
governor during the night, the warden
prepared to execute Solely, but on Sec
ond thought telephoned the governor
and found that Communication papers
had been mailed. Soon afterward the
warden was notified that a letter was
being held at the postoffice for post
age. 1t proved to contain the papers
committing the death sentence Of So
ley to life Imprisonment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17
Two Women In Ar.on Plot,

NORWALK, o., Dec. 14.-Mrs. Mar
tina A. Campbell, president Of the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance union,
superintendent of the Congregational
Sunday school at Steubenville and wife
Of a wealthy farmer, was arrested on
a secret indictment charging incen-
diarism. The indictment charges that
Mrs. Campbell burned a dwelling own
ed by Miss Lea Mather, neighbor, in
October. Miss Mather also has been
indicted. The fire insurance company
asserts the women framed plot by
which Miss Mather was to take the
insurance money and pay off the
mortgage on her home, and on that
condition Mrs, Campbell would buy
the place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17
Estate Of Benjamin Shontell.
Notice of Settlement and Application
for Distribution.
STATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT, At II session
District of bennington. SIS. I Of the Probate
Court. holden as the Probate Office. in Ben.
nngton, in said District on the End day of
December. A d. 1917,
Present, Edward g. Fennett Judge
Thomas Harmon, executor Of the estate of
Benjamin ShOnteu late OF Bennington in said
district, deceased, presents his admiuistra-
ton account for examination and allowance. and
makes application for decree OF distribution
and partition OF the estate Of said dece ised,
Whereupon, il Is ordered by said Court, that
said account. and said application be referred
TO a session thereof. TO be held at the Probate
Office aforesaid, on the lssh day of December
A. d. 1907, for hearing and decision thereon.
And it Is further ordered, that notice thereof be
given to all parties interested by publication OF
The same three weeks successfully in the
Bennington Evening Banner, a newspaper pub.
lished at Bennington, previous TO said time
appointed for hearing, that they may appear at
said time and place, and show cause, II any
they may have. why said account should not be
allowed, and such decree made.
A record whereof is ordered to be made
A true record.
Attest, GRACE,B. HOLT, Register
Atrue copy OF the original record
Attest. GRACEB. HOLT, Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17
USEFUL CHRISTINA SG|FTS


Good, sensible, useful and most necessary
wearabIes for winter and any time at greatly
cut prices now a, these hard times should
appeal 10 mos anyone. We are offering
now stock brimu.l with good things to
wear just at the time you want or got to
have them at greatly cut prices. Do not
miss the chance-come and look anyhow
You are welcome. Ask us to show you the
following bargains in;
Ladies Tailsred Suits at almost half price,
Ladies, Misses and Childens Goats at IA to IL cut
Ladies and Misses Hats at half price and less
Ladies and Misses Fur ScarS Mus and Sets prices
Ladies parate Skirts in all materials reduced prices
Ladies Silk and Heatherboom Peicoats at cut prices.
Ladies Silk Net Nuns Yelling and Cotton Waists prices
ladies' Misses and Boys Shoes Oxiods Slippers Overgae
Arctics, Leggns and Rubbers at low prices.
Ladies Goats and Blonse Sweaters and Shaws low prices
Ladies Wrappers Kimonas and Night Robes low prices
Ladies Fine Muslin and Flanneete Undergarments
Gents and Boys Neggee Shirts and Night Shirts low prices
Look at our Table Linens Towels, Bureau and
Stand Covers Aprons Wells Ladies' Silk Scarfs, Neck
wear. Hose, Belts, Ribbons Purses Wallets, Card
Cases and Hand Bags, Fancy Toilet Manicure, Smok-
ing and Shaving Boxes Jewel Cases, Mirrors Pictures,
Long and Short Kid, Mocha and Silk Gloves Wool
Blankets and Comfortables, Infants Dresses, Coats
and Bonnets Umbrellas, Gents Suspenders and Neck
wear, Ladies Fancy Back and Side Combs, Ladies',
Gents and Childrens Handkerchief thousands to pick
FROM and many other good useful articles very
enable prices. Come everybody-look or buy-ether
way you are welcome
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on q 80
cent bottle Of Greene's Warranted Sy-
rup of Tar II II fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
rs cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
Hyde's Drug Store c. H. Houghton
J. M. Ayres, A. 8. Hathaway,
HARDWOOD Drug Store
G. r. and A. B. Hawkins
D. A. Ward, o. e Adams,
B A. Quinlan, e. G. Woodwork.
w. L. Gokay. o. e. Adams & Co.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17
The Kaiser i. Home Again.

POTSDAM. Dec. 16.-Emperor VIII
liam arrived at the New palace. re-
turning from his visits to the king of
England and the queen of the Neither
lands.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-17
AT ouINLAN,s PHARMACY

Hand decorated china painted by
Mrs. A. o. Cummins Of Montpelier is
on sale at the Woman's Exchange
This makes very acceptable Christ.
mas gift. 3lt2
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
BASEBALL

Manager Connolly says he will carry u
men on the pay roll which means that
the other l5 or IS will got the hook.
Manager Connolly is going to spring
something new in the way of uniforms on
the Tri-State this season. For the road
he will have a check suit, that looks like
a fancy vest, and win no doubt make
the circuit sit up and take notice.
Manager Donovan has instructed his
players that they must cut out bowling.
Lanoaster's pitching stan is as follows:
McCabe, Good, Wallace, Burke, Blough.
Buckley and Wilson.
"Flinger" Crystal. who was not good
enough for Harrisburg and wllliamsport
last season, has caught on with New
orleans.
Dave Altizer is Keeping up the batting
spree that brought him baseball glory and
much coin last year at Washington. The
Lancaster hurdler is declared to be just
coming into the prime Of a vigorous base
ball career.
Jacklitsch. the former York player, is
lining up regularly with the regular
Philly team in practice games at savan-
nah.
Pitcher George Scott, who it was claim
ed Montreal was Gfter has been awarded
to Johnstown.
The Wnhamsporr team will report at
Washington. ID. c., on March 25 and from
there Will go to Lexngtos, Va, to get
in condition.
Curt weigand has signed a new
pitcher Cal Lanottee, by name.
Mike ONen cost Harrisburg ss25 They
must have wanted him badly.
Pat AfcCaulley, Vse Wilmington catcher.
who has been in town for a couple OF
weeks. is very anxious to see the season
open.
Whalen. the Pacific coast pitcher signed
by Manager Wolverton for the Williams
port club. has a record of pitching 30 IN.
nings consecutively without allowing hfs
opponents a run.
Connie Macks Regulars had a hari
time defeating the Yanigans yesterday
to 1 and Connie may shake the Regulars
up bit as he is not at all pleased with
their work.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
FANCIERS
FORM A CLUB
Object to Promote Breeding
Of Fancy BirdS--Many
Become Members

Pigeon breeding has become a pop
ular sport all over the country, and
the popularity Of the dragoon is rapidly
increasing In this city there are a
large number of pigeon fanciers who
take much pride in the work and dis
playing their birds, and IN order to
bring the sport to a more business
like basis, several OF the local men
have organized an association known
as the Delaware Dragon and Fancy
Pigeon Club. Il was inaugurated on
January 20 and includes all the wei
known pigeon fanciers OF the city. The
officers are, E. Nutter, president, Amos
Kelsey, president and j. II. Gould
Jr secretary and treasurer. The OBJ
ject Of the club is to promote the
breeding Of fancy pigeons. The mem
bers intend to offer prizes at regular
intervals for the best birds. but only
those in the club will be allowed to
compete for them. The meeting night
OF the association win be the third
Wednesday Of each month.
Several fine birds are owned by local
members. Some of them have won
prizes at the Madison Square Poultry
Show.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
MANAGER BILL"
in BALTIMORE
One Week From To-day the
Team Will Be On Its
Way

Manager Connolly went TO Baltimore
so-day anq. while there win have a
conference Win Manager Dunu OF the
Orio'o team, relative 20 several deals.
It Is very likely that the Baltimore
team win havesa an over abundancy Of
players this season, and it is Manager
Conneny's intention to land some Of the
likely ones that Dunn VIII have no use
Tor
50 FAR nothing has bccn heard from
Ely. the crack outelder OF last years
Hudson River Leaeae but something
should turn up this week
one week from to-day the Whining
ton Club. thirty-one players strong. viii
BE- on their way 20 Portsmouth. Va
sshere the good ones win be sifted fron
the bad and be conditioned Tor a very
strenuous. and what is % be hoped. q
very successful season.
Pat McCaulley who win be- the club.
mainstay behind the bat. is iimberinl
up az the Academy alleys. and is devei-
oping into quite a bowNr.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
BOXING

Another aspirant for heavyweight hon
ors is In the field. lie is Frank Moya, Of
waterloo la. Moya has placed himself
under tho management Of Billy Madden
Joe sullivan, manager OF Eddie Kelly. Is
anxious 70 match his champion against
Harry Harris. Sullivan states ne will
back Kelly 70 any amount providing Har-
rls viii agree to make i22 pounds "A
weisht he has been claiming TO do easily.
Tho defeat Of the ant-pugiiistic legation
IN California seems 70 assure the rehab-
il'tation of San Francisco as a ring CEN
ter such as II was before the earthquake.
Plans have been completed for the cree.
ton Of monster pavilion for holding
fights and ground will be broken shortly.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

string games should communicate with
Charles Weldon. Of No. 1n5 French street
The North End. Elk Mills and Havre d.
Grace teams are preferred The line ur
OF Phoenix viii be. IIampel, catcher;
Waldraven. pitcher; DOmlinson. first base,
Mckinley, second base; Weldon. third
base; Dsakyne shortstop; Jacobs. lefi
field; crumlish, centre field; Smith. right
neld
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Pool Match.

Farmer Wilson and Frank Heal. OF
this city viii play 5o-point game OF
pool Tomorrow niehi at tho saloon of
Daniel Mcbride. No. 10 East Second street.
Farmer" wilson has a great reputation
as a pol player, and i'm fact Is one OF the
best In this section. Frank Heal Is also
a good one. ard the game will. no doubt
attract quite a crowd.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
aDoiv Shot Well

Alden B. Richardson came into his
own again. The Dover Gun club held
a shoot yesterday. and after a close.
exciting race. the Senator's son broke
"a out Of 100 targets shot az and won
she clubs trophy he has several times
held ]. Evans with % breaks TO his
credit. was a close second. The fol-
iowing scores were made.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
AdmissIon. 25e. AdmissIon and gkates. a5e
Kenney's Case Postponed.

Charged with non-support, William q.
Kenney was arraigned before Magistrate
Broman last night. and after hearing the
evidence the justice OF peace continued
the case until tomorrow evening. so that
he might confer with Humane Agent
Frank Stout.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
polo To-nioht

The crack Atlantic City polo team will
visit here to-day and at the Rink this
evening win Try conclusions With the ALI
Wilmington Club. Tho. Jcrseymen have
a good team. but our article OF polo S.
just trflo better than theirs and our boys
should win their first game OF the sea-
son. Two twenty-minute halves win be
played. the first beginning at S45 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

Officials OF the Atlantic City Automobile
Club have decided that later date than
April for the annual spring races would
tend to secure a larger attendance. with a
better guarantee Of good weather, and
this years races viii probably not take
place until well on toward the season, "
when tho enthusiasts are there IN force.
Recent inspections OF the beach traoi,
show thut the sanl speedway Is In good
condition Tor racing. and there should be
no difficulty IN breaking a few records
during a warm-weather series Of races.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Amateurs Bowl.

The Academy Amateur League bowling
clubs rolled their weekly games last night
and some very crednable scores were roll
ed. What they Jil win be found below.
lSAIRNIFW
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Phoenix Ready.

Manager Charles Weldon, OF the Phoe
nix base ball team. will have a fast ag-
gregaton Of bail tossers this season. ANY
first class team in or out OF the city de-
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
TRAINING
SOME FAST ONES
WeIl'knOWn Trainer Has a
String Of Over Forty
Horses

Herman Tyson. enc Of the best known
horsemen Of this city is now operating
farm "a Newark Del, has a string Of
more than 90 head this year. some Of
which ne will work out at Point Breeze
Mr.. Tyson expects TO get better than 21O
out Of several Of his string.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

n RoCKSTADER'S GARRICK THEATRE
- Delaware's only Vaudeville Playhouse.
NINE BIG ACTS THIS WEEK:
VACATION TIME"
WALTER r. PERKINS,
THE FOUR NEVARROS,
THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE CHOIR.
AID CARLISLE'S TRAINED PONIES
The AUSTINS, HOWELL & EMERSON,
IRENE LEE & HER HANDY KIDS.
THE KINETOGRAPH
Afternoons at 2l5 Evenings at SIS
Prices 2oc, S5c and SOC. Box seats 75c.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

The rhnies yesterday trimmed sa,an
nah TO l.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Everything to be Gained and Nothing Lost by Early Purchasing
able clothing.
And Without Single Exception Everything i
Marked at the FAirest of Low Prices
then
EASTER

that from
every est will
will be
properly do Justice we'd you'd
But tina S out o
do a but it takes little
you styles different and help make careful
ion. Therefore
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
TO-DAY

by the almanac, winter
moves out; Tomorrow
spring takes possession. It
has already moved in here.
Spring suits, spring over
coats, spring hats, spring
tailoring and spring fur
nishings. New black suits
are ready, $40 10 s25. Prince
Albert suits, SIS TO $50, full
dress and tuxedo. $40 to $50.
Boys clothing all ready.
JAS. T.MULLlN & SONS
sth and Market
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
SO, 81 ). .s -
Our Policy

No imperfect goods or so called
seconds to be offered the public
unless so stated.
To have but one price on all our
merchandise.
To be the first in Wilmington
to display the latest fashions.
To give the best qualities of
goods for the lowest possible
prices.
To exchange anything bought
here without the least comment.
TO refund money for uhsatis-
factory purchases without the
slightest remark.
To guarantee every article sold
10 be as represented.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

rom you from tune to time and
will say that your coffee is the
leading brand on the Market = +
the purest best and healthiest
coffee ever made | have been .
user Of it for Is years and will
want it as long as life lasts. The
coffee is worth three tines its
present market value
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-01-31
Words of praian

For Tho several Ingredients of which nr
flerce medicines are composed. AS given
hy ihadcrs in AN ,hr several -chonls ~
medicin". 'huuld have far more Vcigbt
tnan any amount o., wu profess. .un.I les.
umuDaiS. br Pierce l.ayurtc prp,rrlp-
tlon has INV NAugE ut HONESTY ou every
bottr-Nrarpnr. ina IU.IIist rl ADJ les in.
gradients printed loo plain English
~ NnN are au invalid woman and suffer
IRON frequent headache. mrh ache. guaw.
ING oNjl'e~ u HUWJrb periodical nHius
uSaEr'cn hir, catarrhal pcIyic drain.
WaggIhV-UnWu distress iU luwcrnUduulen
OF pelNI-, pCrwp, jufl, spot. or .uprks
uahclng before the eyes. faint ,poU, and
klhuIed symptom CHH scl hy female weak
nos or olh'rdouWgcmout OF the feminine
ofgauS Not can not do better than take
llr. Plcrcc's lavuutu Presentation.
Inc hospital surgeon huiropnd upcrp-
ung Rhio may ho avoided hy the Timely
use OF 1'orito Prescription" m such
eases. Thereby Tho ohuuNInu. oNamip-
ations ond local treatment. of the family
ply stefan can Do avoided and "a thorough
couts" ol successful treatment carried ont
~ the privacy ui the homo. ~Tayorito
Prescription Us composed of the worry host
natlve medicinal root. known tn medical
science Tor the cure W tNumpu's pprullar
allmeh's, contain. mo- alcohol and no
hafmiul or h1D'f.IO forming drugs
10 not expect Too much from Favorfta
prescription; IL viii NOT perform mira
cles y viii not Dissolve or cure umors.
No medicine will It. will DO as much IN
establish vigorous health Bon most weak
nesses and ailments peculiarly incident To
women as any medicine cam II must no
glvv,u q lHll cn'h,e hN PER cForauco IN It's
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-01-31
FOUGHT 10 THE DEATH
FOR DRINK OF WATER
Srospectors Who We're Perlshlna
From Thirst Wage Battle With
Man Who Refuses Them
Water.

I'll Paso, Tcxss-ln a fight for
water, which meant life TO them, out
on the Arizona desert Friday. one
prospector was wounded and the
owner OF the watcr.hole with its slen.
der and insufficient supply of water.
IN that barren region, priceless, was
killed
After two weeks prospecting for
gold on the desert, two young
brothers, Bill and Lynn Desplain,
nearly pershlng from thirst, came
upon a watcr.holc known as Bears
wells" twenty-five miles from Sa.
lone, Ariz. An old man named Jones
had taken possession of the water
1ole and forbade the prospectors
dilling their empty kegs. Refusing
20 obey him, they continued to re.
)lenish their supplies from the hole
when Jones seized his rife and the
agnt began. When it was over, Jones
was dead and Bill Desplain was bad
" wounded.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-01-31
COL. M0SBY'S GIFT
GUERILLA LEADER SENT LOCK or
HAIR TO LINCOLN.
President Accepted II as Sample, Out
Wanted More-How Federal Prls-
orer Saved Life by His
Quick Wit.

Col. John s. Mosby, the famous
guerilla leader who attended q. A.
r. banquet in Boston a few nights
ago, was delighted with the cordially
and good will OF his hosts. Whatever
doubt there was in my mind about the
war being over disappeared while
was In Boston, he says They sim.
ply overwhelmed me with kindness.
AZ the banquet / sat next TO man
whom | had captured during the war.
When hrst sat down / was rather
proud that | had captured him. We
had not been together a half hour be
fore began to be sorry that / had
captured him, and before the last
speech was made I was. genuinely
sorry that he had not captured me-
Col Mosby, who is now an assistant
attorney in the department Of Justice,
has always been noted for hts sense Of
humor II went a long way once to
wards saving a mans rfe Col Mosby
and his men lay all night in ambush
near a railroad waiting for a federal
supply train. II finally came along
and was captured by the confederate.
who. however, lost two or three Of
their men. This did not please Col
Mosby and he showed II by some OF
the thinss he said TO the federal pris
oners AS for YOU he said to ono
Of these men, Il am gong to hana
you the moment see the sun rise to
morrow morning
II hope II will be a cloudy day
said the Yankee. The reply so pleased
Col Mosby that he did not hang the
man who made II or anybody else In
stead, the prisoners were confined and
later EXCHANGED.
II was about the same time in Col
Moshy's career that he made his
famous gift to President Lincoln. His
headquarters we're at a Virginia farm
house, and one day the guards brought
10 him a man who said he was a farmer
and was on his way 10 Washington to
sell some produce. What reason have
J 10 believe that?" demanded the con
fereate leader. How do / know you
are not a spy? How do | know that
you will come back II let you go?'
The mans manner was so earnes
that n impressed Col. Mosby. who
finally tod bir that he might go
Nov that I hsvs done something for
you he said, Il want you to do
something for me. | want you 10 take
a present from me to Abe Lincoln.
Thereupon he borrowed q pair OF scis.
sors, clipped off lock Of his own lux
uriant hair and gravely handed It to
the farmer You give that TO Abe
with my compliments he said. The
man took II and started for Washing
ton. promising earnestly to return ON
the second day following
He was as good as his word lie
presented himself promptly on time
and informed Col Mosby that the pres.
ent and the compliment had both been
delivered.
And what did he say" demanded
the guerilla leader
ooh" said the farmer, he Just
laughed and said that II he ever caught
you he would not be content with one
lock Of your hair He would take the
whole Of It. But am sure he did not
mean that literally"