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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
Nurses Dread Lightning.

OF all people who are glad when the
season of thunderstorms is past, none
are more thankful than professional
nurses. 1T isn't that we are so afraid
OF lightning ourselves" said hospital
nurse. but 1t has a harmful effect on
our patients. Most sick people have
an unreasoning fear of lightning In
cases of extreme weakness or nerv.
BUSINESS dozen flashes OF binding
lightning reduces the patient to such
a state OF prostration that 1t takes ex-
traordinary efforts on the part of the
nurse to bring him around. II one
sick person requires all that extra at
tention in thunderstorm. just imag.
Inc the predicament Of the nurse who
has whole ward full OF them on her
hands"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
German Exactitude.

The widow Of German officer pre-.
scented herself at the ONCE in Berlin
for the purpose Of drawing the pen.
sion due her. She handed In the nee.
essary certificate from the mayor OF
the village In which she lived to the
effect that she was still alive. This
certificate is not correct" said the Of.
hcer in charge. What is the matter
with it," asked the lady. 1T bears the
date Of September 81" was the stern
reply. "and your pension was due on
September 49," What kind Of Ger.
tificate do you wish?" asked the dis.
appointed applicant. I'VE must have
q certificate stating that you were
alive on September 49," said the OH
Ger with great flrmness,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
Felt at Home.

The former sexton had been ar
rogant, boisterous and irreverent. To
do the wrong thing at the wrong mo-
ment was his speciality. He retired
at the end of the year by request of
the trustees. The new sexton was
colored man, and from the very first
gave intense satisfaction. His move
ments were as soft as cats; doors
were never slammed. nor did he open
windows with bang. Where did
that man receive his training?" asked
the elated pastor one evening while
attending meeting Of the trustees.
In the Pullman service" grunted a
member who was battling the hay
fever, where he was taught to have
a regard for the comfort of the sleep
ers."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
He Knew Father,

A Brooklyn teacher relates how he
once endeavored to convey to a nine
ysar-old pupil some idea Of beauty In
the abstract and it, effect upon the
cultivated individual. Nov, William y
said the teacher. I'VE will suppose that
your mother should place a vase OF
beautiful flowers in the center Of the
dining table. What would your worthy
father say as he sat down to eatT
what are those weeds doing there7"
said William, promptly.-Harpsv's.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
James Russell Lowell on READING.

Have you ever rightly considered
what the mere ability to read means?
That II is the key that admits us to
the whole world of thought and fancy
and imagination; to the company Of
sage and saint, OF the wisest and the
wittiest at their wisest and wittiest
moment? That 1t enables us to see
with the keenest eyes, hear with the
finest ears, and listen to the sweetest
voices of all time?-james Russell
Lowell.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE!

A Money Maker and Big Bargain
tons hay, will keep 45 cows, horses;
80 acres wood lot well wooded with
chestnut, oak and white birch. Two
and one-half story house with ell, IL
rooms. running water to house and
barn, boiling spring In every field.
One barn, 40x100 with underground
cellar; barn 30x40 with under
ground cellar; / barn 20x30; silo 121
28; grainery 22x32 nicely finished with
bin and cribs; hog house 20x30 with
set cauldron kettle; wood house. hen
house 20x35, two stories. Buildings
are In the best Of repair; cost $500 to
s5000-$1000 down.
Attention lumbermen, Farmers and
observation-disclosures Such a Bargain
No. 1856. 253 acre farm. 80 acres
meadow, so acres pasture, 173 acres
wood lot with 100000 spruce and hem
lock and 100000 maple, birch and
beech; 1000 sugar trees fit to tap, 500
sap buckets. 600 spiles, sap house 1Sx
Sc; 40x32 house; 32x44 barn; 1Sx36
wood house; 16x16 hog house; 40 ap-
pie trees, cuts 80 tons hay, will keep
cows, two horses, 4 head young cat
tie. Price only $4,000.
No. 1872. Z room two story house
with two acres of land. four minutes
from electric cars. This house is new
ly shingled and painted, finished in
chestnut; 2 boiling springs on land.
Barn 22x25; Is apple trees. Price
1925.
7 Minutes From p. o.
9 room house with 14x1S ell. two
piazzas, roofs and piazzas all slated,
city water, sewers. new wood house
11x16, buildings all newly painted;
lot 45x200. This is a bargain only
$500. Small payment down.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
Stop That Cold

10 check early colds or 0riDps with ''Prsvsntics'
means sure defeat for Pneumonia 10 stop cold
with Prsyentio b aisr than 70 lss&s run and b
vsntics will cure even deeply ssAssd cold. but
taken eafly-st the nesss stass-thsy break. or
head Oh these sarly colds. That's surely bsttsf.
That's why they ars called Prsventics.
Prsvsntissr are little Candy Cold Cures. No ouin.
Inc. no phydc. nothing sickenins. Nice for the
children-and thoroughly aie too. II you feel
chilly you meese. Il you ache al over. think a
Prsvsntics. Promptnsss may also ave half you1
usual sickness. And don't forget Jour child u
there ID fsverishnsss, night r day. Herein prob.
ably lies Preventics GEeatest efficiency. Sold IN
10 boxes for the p, skAA also IN $50 boxes Of -
prsysntics. Insist on youT druggists giving 700
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
She Knew the Formula.

A stranger approached a little giri
Who was somewhat accustomed - -
tsrviews with the usual question,
whats your mama. httie girli" The
little girl. without looking up from
hsr sasApils. replied, my name 10
mia, and I'm four. She's my little sic.
~; her names Mildred and she's
two. I don't want to 60 with you and
b your little girl. and I know you
can't steal my little sister. "-Har
per's Bazaar.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
How to Avoid Appe ndicitls.

II is very important and In fact 1t is
absolutely necessary to health that we
give relief to the stomach promptly at
the first signs of trouble. Take some
thing once in a while; especially after
meals: something like KODOL for Dys-
pepsia and Indigestion. II will enable
your stomach to do its work properly.
Sold by D. A. Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
The Reason.

There goes man who doesn't get
credit at any business establishment
in town." Who? Old Mr.. Worthy?
Why, thought he was one Of the
most reliable men In the city. Why
doesn't he get credit?" Because he
always pays cash."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-24
Modern Progress.

Grandma-In my day women didn't
fly around out of doors as they do now
They would sit at home and spin
Gladys-But now they go out and spin
much better, If they have good auto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
KEEP|NG OF LIVE FOWLS
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
AMEND POLICE REGULATIONS.
New Rules Will Go Into Effect Next
Monday-Penalty for Violation
May Be $40 Fine.

An amendment to the police regulations
governing the keeping of chickens and
other fowls within the District which has
been made BY the Commissioners upon
the recommendation of the health officer
will become operative next Monday.
This amendment prohibits any one keep
ing any kind of domestic live fowls or
pigeons on any premises which are within
one hundred feet OF d building used Tor
human habita ton. occupation or assem-
bly, To keep fowls or pigeons in block
or square which is 75 per cent improved
it will be necessary hereafter to obtain
permit which will prescribe conditions
under which the fowls are to be kept
Nothing in this amendment Will Apply
to fowls or pigeons confined in coops IN
regularly established provision or comnnls-
sion stores or public markets. or TO nom
ing pigeons. or to fowls bought TOR con
sumption and kept for brief period, not
to exceed twenty-four hours.
This amendment takes the place OF an
old regulation governing the keeping OF
chickens anu other fowls which was de
clared ineffective and discriminating. Inc
new regula ton provides for a penalty LOT
violations, the maximum fine being $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
COMMISSION HEARS ARGUMENT
Concludes Another of Union Station
Grades Claim Cases.

After hearings in progress at the city
hall for about three weeks. the Union
station grade-damage commission COM
posed OF Charles A. Baker George W.
Moss and George Spransy. today finished
the hearing of evidence and listened to
"summing-up' arguments regarding the
claims for grade damages presented by
owners of the real estate on the east side
of Delaware avenue between G and d
streets northeast. The claims for dam
ages were based on the fact that fill
mas been made by the District Commits
SionerS in Delaware avenue. in front Of
the property mentioned. in connection
with the Union station improvements
The property owners were represented
by Attorneys Leo Simmons. Charles c.
Lancaster and W. Mosby Williams. while
4. Leftwich Sinclair. special attorney for
the District. appeared for the govern
ment. Mr.. Sinclair maintained that the
claimants were not entitled TO recover the
damages asked by their counsel, because
the enhancement in the value of the
ground involved due to the terminal i'm
provements. he argued exceeded any
damage suffered by the owners of the
ground as d result of the change of the
street grade.
At the close of the hearing the COM
mission announced that il will report its
findings to the court within the next few
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
AFTER YEARS OF ABSENCE.
Henry c. Davis Returns to Become
Secretary of the G. w. u.

At meeting of the board of trustees of
the George Washington University yes
terday Henry Cassel Davis was appoint
ed secretary of the university Mr. Davis
graduated from the collegiate department
of the university in 1878 with highest
rank, divided with William B. King.
After graduation he taught for four
years in the preparatory school of the uni
versity and was then made assistant pro-
fessor of Greek under DIR. A. j. Hunting
ton. This position he resigned in 1882
and went to the Wilkesbarre. Pa, Acad-
envy. He became the principal of the
academy in 1890. which position he con-
tinued to hold until 1905. He then re-
moved to Philadelphia and became sec
rotary and director of the Federal Trust
Company, which position he resigns and
comes to the secretarship of the George
Washington University. He will give mis-
whole time to this work. assisting the
president in the work of administration,
and will also give some time to teaching
Mr.. Davis is the author Of four books
relating to English literature and has
written monographs of a historical and
literary character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
GAELIC SOCIETY MEETS.
DIR. Dunn Tells Of the Ways Of the
Early Irish.

DIR. Joseph Dunn of the Catholic Uni
versity. was the principal speaker at a
meeting of the Gaelic Society last night I'm
Carroll Institute. THE Cattle Raid of
Cooley" wherein the ways of the earliest
Irish were depicted. was the subject of
DR.. Dunn's address. He spoke graphically
Of this oldest epoch OF western Europe.
James Mooney. president of the society.
presided over the meeting and after DIR.
Dunn's address invited a general discus
sion of the subject, which was partici-
pated in by Rev. DR.. Shahan of the Cath
Ollie University and others.
Alexander Mcneil made an address upon
THE Highland Scotch Settlements in
Nova Scotia" and paid tribute to the lead
ers Of those highland clans who settled
there after emgrating. He declared that
the McDonalds MacGregors, Camerons
and others of that sturdy Scotch strain
did much for the settlement of America.
Miss Margaret Curtis contributed piano
solo and Miss Geline Macdonald sang
THE Bonnie Braes of Loeb Lomond.' -
Miss Imogene karrs played on the violin
The Heather Hill" and "OCarofan' s
Farewell TO Music" A collection of cur
rent Gaelic music publications was shown
at the close of the meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
HEARTILY CONGRATULATED.
Clerk Mckinney Half Century
With the Supreme Court.

Clerk James Hall McKenney of the
Supreme Court of the United States yes
terday celebrated the fiftieth anniversary
of his entering the clerks office. and the
occasion was taken advantage of by
friends OF the bar in Washington and else
where to extend their congratulations. He
was made the recipient of beautiful floral
offerings, one of them consisting of fifty
American beauty roses. Mr.. McKenney
entered the office in a subordinate capac-
ity. but he has held the position of clerk
for twenty-eight years.
Mr.. Mckinney was born in Hartford
county, Nd, July II. 1887 He received
his early education in Bel Air Academy of
Maryland and later studied at Rugby
Academy in this city.
He was appointed to position in the
Office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of
the District of Columbia in 1853 and held
the position for five years. relinquishing
it to accept a position in the Office of The
clerk of the Supreme Court of the United
States.
Mr.. Mckinney married Miss Virginia D.
Walker in this city in May, 1862. She
died a year ago He Is a member of the
Metropolitan Club of this city and of
the Transportation Club of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
Lighthouse Service Notes.

The lighthouse service steamer Holly
Capt. Miles. has just completed an in
spection tour of the light stations on
Chesapeake bay and the Potomac river
to this city. with Commander Robert L.
Russell, lighthouse inspector. aboard. The
Holly sailed from Baltimore Tuesday
evening. making stops at the various
lighthouses while the inspector looked
them over on the way to this city. The
lighthouse service in the fifth district is
kept up 10 a high standard of efficiency
by frequent inspections by the authori-
ties
The lighthouse engineers steamer Jessa-
mine, Capt. Crug, which has the repair
work on all the light stations in the dis
trict in charge. has completed a repair
cruise among the lights on Chesapeake
bay and has returned to Baltimore. The
lights are being put in good order to with
stand the storms OF the fall and winter
which are heavy on the bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
OUT sENEcA's WORK.
Derelict Destroyers Duties Consid-
cred at New York Conference.


Capt. Worth G. Ross. commandant OF
the revenue cutter service. on his recent
visit to New York was in conference with
officials Of the New York Maritime Elk
change and with E. r. Sherwood. sec
rotary of the Philadelphia Maritime Elk
change. and others regarding the work to
be performed by the new derelict destroy
er Seneca.
The Seneca is now at Baltimore, being
fitted out for service on the Atlantic
coast. The vessel Is to keep the entire
Atlantic. from the Bermudas to Sable
Island, free from derelicts.
1t is expected her permanent station
will be at Tompkinsville. Staten Island,
n. Y. Centrally located at this point.
she could be summoned by wireless when
her services are needed.
The Seneca is the only vessel of her
class afloat. The United States Is the
first nation to recognize the necessity for
such a craft to guard the safety of com
merce.
The new revenue cutter Snohomish
sailed from the works of Pussy & Jones,
her builders, at Wilmington. Del, Tues
day last. and has arrived at the Arundel
Cove station of the revenue cutter serv-
ice, to be fitted out for duty. She will
go from the Chesapeake to the state Of
Washington for service as a life-savng
ship on the northwest coast of the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
RECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE.
California Court Acts in Case OF
Man Arrested Here.

Anton Besold. who was arrested in TINS
city about two years ago and returned
to Los Angeles. Cal. to answer for the
murder of his wife, will have to spend the
remainder OF his days in the penitentiary.
He was given a life sentence, but ap-
pealed. Yesterday. it is stated, the SEN
tence of the lower court was affirmed.
Mrs. Clara Besold was found dead In
Temescal canyon about two years ago, a
bullet wound in her head showing she had
been murdered. Her husband was SUBJ
sequently arrested in this city, and the IN
vestigation developed the fact that he
was paying attention to a young woman
here. Detective Hartigan went to Califor-
MIA and was one of the most important
witnesses for the state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
SINKING FUND BEGUN.
Proposed to Build a Home for the
Architectural Club.

At a meeting of the Washington Archi-
tectural Club held last night in the club
rooms. 10 10Th street northwest, a sink
ing fund. for the purpose of erecting a
home for the club, was started.
Mr.. G. o. Totten, who won the $50 prize
IN the sketches of the competition for
the colonnade to be made in Potomac
Park out of the old Treasury columns.
announced that he would contribute the
prize to the sinking fund.
Assistant Attorney General Russell S
plan for the architectural identification
of Washington was approved. President
hIcAllister appointed a committee on
legislation and civic improvement. which
will take the matter up and report to
the club. Walter G.. Peter. l.. a. Simon.
Edward W. Dom, IT.. and Frederick Reed
are members of this committee.
r. Q. Evans was elected an active and
". p. Rider an associate member Of the
club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
Colored School Athletes Compete.

NJ Street High School. Howard Academy
and Armstrong Manual Training School
held interclass athletic contests on the
university campus yesterday at $50: D. H.
The interclass relays were the most ex-
citing events. N Street High School
Juniors, composed of Gaskins. Richardson
Lawson and Helm, Won the school relay
race Howard Academy freshmen won
from the sophomores. Desmond OF Howard
won the 1OO-yard dash. Curtis OF Arm
strong won the 1O3-yard dash interhiSh-
school from Penn and Carrothers of NJ
Street High School
Talbert OF Armstrong won the foot ball
punting contest.
The games were given under the aus
pices of the |. S. A. \. of Colored High
SCHOOL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
HINDU GIRL DIDN'T FIND PRINCE
BUT POLICE FIND HER WITH
ITALIAN BARBER.
She Came Here From Norfolk Seek
ing Smillah Rajah, Restaurant
Cook, But Meets Another Man.

message from Norfolk, Va. police
authorities several days ago asked that
the Washington police find Martha Bak-
hah. a Hindu girl. sixteen years OF age.
1t was told that she might give her name
as Martha Taylor. and that she might be
found with kangie Smith. a Hindu
prince.
The girl was found last night at 49,
10Th street, with Andrew r. Toney, An
Italian barber. Both were taken to the
hrst precinct station and held.
The barber will be taken to Police
Court tomorrow, although no charge has
been filed against him. The girl is de-
tanned at the police station in charge
OIL the matron. Her parents have been
notified of her whereabouts.
Martha told a reporter for The Even
ing Star this morning that she is the
wire of Albert Taylor, having married
MIN III Norfolk more than two years
ago.
But said the girl Il only lived with
him two months. He was out of work
and my parents would not let him live at
the mousse any longer. I'm told that he Is
now working on one OF the big steamers
running between Norfolk and Boston"
What about the prince2" she was
asked.
She said she had come here to see
MIN, although she did not recall that he
has ever been known as Kangie Smith.
AS well as she could understand. she said.
his name Is Smillah Rajah. but she knew
nothing OF his being prince.
lie was employed as chef at the Fairfax
Hotel, Norfolk. she stated. She was in
formed that he had come here and ac-
copied employment in a similar capacity
in a restaurant in Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
And l came here to find him." she ad-
mitted, declaring he owed her S11O and
had promised her a watch and diamond
ring.
Martha refused to disclose for what
he owed her the money. Her informal
ton was that he had gone to Pittsburg.
she stated. and she was willing to go
there in her efforts to find him.
She said her father was a Hindu and
her mother a German. She was born
at Hampton Va, and was married when
she was fourteen years of age. Her
father is a palmist.
Martha said she had been employed
| at the jamestown exposition. where she
said, she became acquainted with the
Italian barber. The so-called prince,
the girl asserted. formerly conducted a
restaurant in Atlantic City and afterward
was in business in 18th street, New York
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
SCHOONER CHANGES SERVICE.
Clara Leonard Has New Master and
Will Carry Oysters to Baltimore.

Capt Fegan of Westmorelapd county,
Va, master and owner of the we'll known
river schooner Clara Leonard, has retired
from the command of that vessel and has
turned her over to the command of Can't.
Zen Cockrell of Baltimore, who will man
age and sail the vessel for the next year
The Clara Leonard has been almost ex-
clusively employed for several years in
running wood. lumber and other cargoes
to this city from Nomini and other creeks
along the lower Potomac She has paid
her last visit here for some time.
Capt. Crockett will place the vessel in
the oyster running business and will run
the bivalves from the lower Potomac
oyster beds to the dealers at Baltimore
almost exclusively
The Leonard is now at a down river
point being made ready for The new bust
ness in which she will be employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
AGAIN CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
L. n. Patterson Reelected by the
Langdon Citizens Association.


The principal business last night at a
meeting Of the Langdon Citizens Associa-
ton was the election of officers for the
ensuing year. L. H. Patterson. who has
served five terms as president. was re-
elected to that position. The other off,
cers are D. J. Roberts, vice president: Or.
c. W. Cuthbertson, secretary. and Wilson
Harvey, treasurer.
President Patterson said he would ap-
point the various committees at the next
meeting. 1t was reported that owing to
tlO lack of funds the sewer system and
improvements to number Of streets
could not be made. 1t was also announc-
ed that an appropriation of $4,000 had
been made for the extension of Rhode
Island avenue from Lincoln road north
east to the District line.
There was a long discussion regarding
the advisability of asking for the opening
of Franklin street or Everett street from
I'D street. Resolutions were finally adopt
ed asking that both streets be opened and
improved.
New members were elected as follows:
Herman Berger. August Ghet. A. A.
Downes. J. r. Dant. T. p. Lam and v.
T. Newfelder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
Most for Least.

Palm Sale. Blackstone. 14th & H.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-16
Wrecks Mast ON Spot Where An
other Ship Went to Pieces.

Capt. Hudgins, master of the steamer
Chatham of the Merchants and Miners
line which arrived at Baltimore from Sa-
vannah Tuesday reports having seen a
mast attached to submerged wreck
showing about fifteen feet above the wa
ter about eighteen miles southwest-half-
west from Cape Lookout shoal on the
North Carolina coast.
This is the exact location of the wreck
of the schooner Helen f. Taft, which
sank last January in a heavy gale. The
revenue cutter Seminole several months
ago blew up this wreck and lowed the
masts to the lightship.
The report OF Capt. Hudgins would indi-
cate that another vessel has met with
disaster in exactly the same danger spot
A revenue cutter will be sent to investi-
gate and destroy this derelict.