davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
THE SLEEPING SICKNESS
Which MEANS DEATH

How many readers have heard Of
this terrible disease? II prevails in
that far-away country-Afrlca-e
pecially the Congo district. II Is
caused by the bite OF the tsetse fly
When It bites a person the sleeping
symptoms begin and finally the suffer
er sleeps until death occurs.
Contrast this with the peaceful
balmy sleep of health. Is there any.
thing more wearing than to lie awake
at night tossing about. nervous with
cold feet. hot head and mercy knows
what else. Short OF letting the tsetse
fly bite us we would do almost any.
thing for relief How can We prevent
Il? Mr., George Hayes. Of Union City.
Pa, writes: Il had lost my appetite,
was all run down. could not sleep
nights. had tried everything with.
out relief. Vinol was recommended,
and to my surprise. II helped me at
once; gave me splendid appetite,
and now / sleep soundly."
What Vinol did for Mr. Hayes Il
will do for every rundown. nervous
and overworked person who cannot
sleep.
VlNoL is sold In Bennington by
VIM. L. Gokay
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
HICKORY TREE HIS MONUMENT.
II Marks the Grave Of an Ardent Ad.
mirer Of Andrew Jackson.

In the Baptist graveyard at Canton
lies the body Of an old revolutionary
soldier named James Sayres 4 rude
unlettered sandstone marks his grave.
but a more conspicuous monument is
large hickory tree the trunk Of
which, three feet from the ground,
measures 51ia inches in circumfer-
ence.
James Sayres was an ardent admir-.
er Of Andrew Jackson. so often called
"Old Hickory" from the character OF
being so unbending in any cause
which he believed TO be right
Mr. Sayres always wore a srrlg OF
hickory on his breast on training
days" and before he died directed
that a hickory tree be planted on his
grave This was done, and after the
tree attained proportions deemed un.
suitable to adorn grave It was dug
up. Another tree sprang from the
roots left in and this In time was
also dug up
When third tree appeared, with a
persistency In a good cause worthy OF
emulation relatives OF the deceased
directed that Il be not disturbed.
Hence the tree Of large proportions
that annually showers its nuts over
the grave of the admirer Of "Old Kick.
ory."-Philadelphia Record
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
pRloE OF LAMARrlNEs POEM.
Peecunlary Value Which the French
Poet Put Upon His Work.

The Gaulois tells a good story Of
Lamartine's estimate Of the pecuniary
value Of his poetry. says the West
Minister Gazette.
1t was in 1S4S, when he was at the
acme Of his glory and cabinet min.
lister. He had just contributed La
Marseillaise de Ia Paix" to the Revue
des Deux Mondes and Buloz, the ed
itor, called on him at the ministry. Il
believe owe you ESQ. Here is the
money" said Lamartine, producing
a bundle of bank notes.
pray deduct the amount Of the
Reyue's Indebtedness to you for your
poem" said the editor.
Il meant to make you present Of
it," rejoined the poet.
Not at all; l insist on paying
you"
How much?"
Your own price, whatever It may
be-"
"Ah, well; If you will have 1t so,
must oblige YOU" said Lamartine, and
with a magnificent gesture he swept
up the whole bundle of notes repre-
senting the $50, and restored them
with solemn dignity to his pocket.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07

No one has ever accused the China
man of being songfuL Nevertheless
he has a peculiar musical taste Of his
own. He is charmed, for instance, by
the singing of a peculiar breed Of
mice which he has especially cult
waited. and which German scientist.
Or. Eichelberg, who spent term in
Chinese prison, declares capable Of
producing vocal harmonies quite equal
to those of the canary. The structure
Of a houses throat is shown, more
over, not to be much different from
that OF the little yellow bird, there
being likewise a distinct physical an
alogy between the two. even to the pc
culiar nibbling manner in which
they take their food-Philadelphla
Bulletin.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
SPEAKER SHIFTED Ills oulD.
This was Done So That No Partially
Could Be Shown.

Doctor Hlldreth, in his Memoirs Of
the Early Settlers of Ohio" devotes
chapter to Abraham Whlpple Of
Rhode Island He was born in 1888,
and was one of the first to take hand
in the revolutionary war In 1856 he
was elected a representative to the
legislature from the town Of Cranston
The ADVOCATES of the paper-money
system were then in power, and had
chosen Othniel Gorton a clumsy old
man, for speaker.
Gorton was In the habit Of keeping
large quid Of tobacco in one side Of
his mouth, which pressed out one Of
his cheeks. Most OF the debates were
on the opposite side of the hall from
that on which Commodore Whipple
sat, and the speakers face was com
monty turned that way.
Once in the course of the debate
Whipple had cogitated a speech, which
he waited for an opportunity to de-
liver At last, out of patience. he rose
and called, "Mr Speaker" The speak
er, whose face was turned the other
way, did not hear him. He raised his
voice to its utmost, "Mr. Speaker"
Gorton started, and turning to the
commodore, said T'hear you" There
upon Whipple began.
81 wish, Mr. Speaker, you would
shift your quid of tobacco from your
starboard TO your larboard jaw, that Il
might give your head cant this way
so that you could sometimes heal
something from this side Of this
house"
Then he went on with his speech.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Eating and Drinking.

II is estimated that a canary bird
eats annually 2341s times its weight in
seeds, etc Don't you believe It? Ger.
tainly. Believe anything. commands
the New York Press. Take II on
trust. What does man do? The Eng
fish and French army and navy tests
show that the food, water and air
which a man receives amount in the
aggregate to more than 5000 pounds
year; that is, to about a ton and a
half, or more than 20 times his weight.
The tests for men are actual; those
for birds are all guess. A canary bird
wastes a great deal more than 1t eats
Soldiers and sailors are not allowed to
Indulge In this diversion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
origin Of the Ghost

The most popular creature in the.
atrical circles is the ghost" and the
ghost is said TO walk when salaries
are paid. The credit for originating
this phrase belongs to a company Of
English strolling players, who. al
though their salaries had long been
In arrears, were rehearsing Hamlet "
The rehearsal progressed, but when
Hamlet, referring 10 the ghost, ex-
claimed: "Perchance twill walk
again" that sordid spirit yelled back
again emphatlcally: NO! I'm d II
the ghost walks any more until our
salaries are paid"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07

day but go 10 the drug store OF
W. l.. Gokay, and get a large bottle OF
Partisan Sage. 1t will only cost you
50 cents, and before you have used 1t
week you will say It is worth $40.
The people in Bennington and vic
unity and especially the readers OF the
| Banner ought to know that W. l.. Co
kay guarantees Partisan Sage to stop
falling hair, to cure dandruff, to stop
itching scalp.
AS a hair dressing and especially
for ladies of refinement 1t has no
equal anywhere. It has a most de
lightful yet delicate odor, which most
hair tonics have not.
Il will, in one weeks time, change
harsh, unattractive hair into lustrous
and luxuriant hair. The women who
use Partisan Sage never fail TO add
wonderfully to their attractiveness.
Il have used and seen used, several
hair tonics and socailed reviewers but
never had any come to my notice that
can ever compare with Partisan Sage
Il leaves the hair clean, fluffy and sill
ky, and does not leave one particle OF
sickness. Mrs. Ida Wilcox, hair
dresser. Coldwater, Mich.
Buy Partisan Sage at w. l.. Gokay'
or direct by express, all charges pre-
paid, from Giroux Mfg Co, Buffalo
n. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
The kaIsess RhenIsh Castle.

A couple Of days ago it was an
nounced that the administration of
the German domain had decided to
put the royal castles OF Benrath and
Iagerhof, on the Rhine, near Dussel.
dorf, mp for sale, as their upkeep en-
tailed TOO great an outlay.
It is now stated that It has been de.
cided to undertake the restoration OF
the royal castle of Bruehl. on the
Rhine. This castle, which stands near
Cologne, is very rich in sculpture and
iresco paintings, and its restoration
will be a long and costly affair. 1t
will be carried out by Herr Wittig.
the architect OF the royal court. at the
expense of the kaiser's privy purse
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Object TO Memorial.

Successful objection has been made
by the medical and scientific men OF
Berlin to the form OF the proposed
memorial to Virchow, which is not a
statue OF Virchow, but introduces as
the chief group a symbolic representa-
ton Of his dfework in the form Of a
struggle between a giant and a fab
ulous beast, while on pedestal a
medallion portrait Of Virchow Is
placed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Mush.

Gen. Dabney II. Maury tells In his
'Recollections OF a Virglnian" OF an
old lady In Fredericksburg who was
reduced to taking in boarders in order
to make both ends meet. On one oc-
casion OF stress the larder was so
empty that the good woman took to
her bed and summoned her servant.
Nancy" she said, there's nothing in
the house for my boarders to eat ex.
cept mush. But give them that. II
they are Christians they will accept it
in resignation and thankfulness. And
II they are not Christians, II is deal
too good for them"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
All subscriptions payable 10 advanc
FRANK Z. HOWE, Editor and Publisher

In discussing the possible adoption
of a law to require direct primary cleo
tons, the Bennington Banner says in
relation thereto:
Another difficulty rs that it ignores
the large and growing class of indie
pendent voters who don't care to af-
filiate with any political party until
they find out who the nominees of
both parties are. In state like Yer
mont, this would practically disfran-
chise a considerable number of yot-
ers.
Frankly. the Herald does not see it.
In primary elections. 1t is true that
most of the states provide separate
ballots for each political party and re-
quire the voters to register themselves
in advance as belonging to some or
ganized party, This brings about ex-
actly the same political situation in
its practical effect as now exists in
Vermont where the leaders" of the
parties have the machinery all in
their own hands, require the voter to
enroll himself as = republican four
months before he knows what the re-
publican party stands for, or similarly
in case Of other parties, and make it
matter of carefully organized and
properly framed effort before any pro
testing section of a party can make
the slightest effect upon the caucuses
thereof.-Rutland Herald.
The Herald misconstrues the quota
ton it makes from the Banner. In
speaking in favor of a primary cleo
ton law the Banner suggested his
and several other detectives of some
of the older state primary laws that
should be avoided in drafting a new
primary law for the state
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Good Reason.

Mr.. Mildew (the undertake)-Ah.
It give me a lawful turn. Emery. when
went into the barn an saw poor old
Swilks hangin there. turned and
ran for the police Ike lightnin'.
Henry-But didn't you cut him down
first?
Mr.. M.-Course didn't
Henry-Why not?
Mr.. M.-'Cos he warnt dead.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Moon Research.

After IS years Of labor, Prof. Brown
OF Yale university has completed Sc
rles Of many thousands OF minute OBJ
servations by means Of which he hopes
to determine the exact position OF the
moon. lie is about to retire to his
house in Maine to begin the work OF
calculation, which he estimates will
occupy at least ten years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
With Humorous Intent.

The sense of the comic is much
blunted by habits Of punning and Of
using humoristic phrase; the trick of
employing Johnsonian polysyllables to
treat of the infinitely little. And 1t
really may be humorous, of a kind,
yet It will miss the point by going too
much round about it.-George Mere
dith, in IAN Essay on Comedy"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Underground Rivers in Australia.


There are comparatively few rivers
Of any size or Importance in Australia
and a local learned professor of sci.
ence has been explaining the reason
In consequence Of the geological for
nation Of the commonwealth most OF
its rivers are at present imprisoned
subterranean streams.
He declares that one OF these under
ground rivers is the largest in the
world, being no less than 200 miles
wide and running right through the
center of the continent. II these vast
supplies of subterranean waters were
brought to the surface and properly
utilized Australia would become the
richest country In the world.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Estate of John Cone

To all persons interested IN the estate OF
John Cone, late OF Bennington in said
District deceased. GREETING
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the 10Th
day OF OCTOBER next for examining and allowing
the account OF Margaret /. Cone, the Admin
lstratrix Of the estate Of said deceased. and for
a dtcTee OF the residue OF said estate 70 the
lawful claimants OF the same, and ordered that
public nO1ce thereof be given TO all persons
Interested Ia said estate by publishing this
order three weeks successfully previous 10 the
day assigned In the Bennington Evening Ban
ner, a newspaper published at Bennington In
said district
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified 10 ap-
pear at the Probate once Ia Bennington IN said
district, on the day assigned then and there 10
contest the allowance OF said account II you
see cause. and 10 establish } our tight as heirs,
egatees and lawful claimants b said residue.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND, this 2sth day OF
September, 1908.
GRACE B. HOLT. Register,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Married Man In Trouble.

A married man who permits any
member OF the family to take any.
thing except Foley's Honey and Tar,
for coughs, colds and lung trouble IL
guilty Of neglect. Nothing else Is as
good for all pulmonary troubles. The
genuine Foleys Honey and Tar con.
tains no opiates and Is In a yellow
package. Qulnlan's Pharmacy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
A unIveraal worklnnman.

believe in spade and an acre OF
good ground Whose cuts a straight
path to his own ewing by the help Of
God, nthe sun and rain and sprouting
grain. seems to me a universal work.
ing man. He solves the problem OF
life not for one, but for all men Of
sound body.-Emerson
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Out Of His penth.

Two men were discussing the
trouble in India. and each had a deal
to say about his notion of Hindu char
acter. They're such a bellicose set
Of people" said one. Indeed" ex.
claimed the other. in surprise. Il was
always under the impression that they
were very spare men"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07

A fire which broke out in High street,
Walton, was found to have originated
In strange fashion. A circular shaving
mirror standing next the window in a
bedroom had focused the rays OF the
sun on the bed and the intense heat
speedily set the clothes ablsze. Lon.
don Standard.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Anreed with the Leoturer.

During a lecture at one Of the lead.
Ing colleges on the subject Of "Ventila
ton and Architecture" the tempera-
ture Of the room rose to a very high
pitch. And now we will turn to
Greece" said the lecturer. $50 we
will" said one OF the audience, wiping
bis brow. unless you open some of
the windows"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Are You Only Half AlIvs7

People with kidney trouble are so
weak and exhausted that they are
only half alive. Foley's Kidney Rem
edy makes healthy kidneys, restores
lost vitality, and weak, delicate peo-
pie are restored to health. Refuse
any but Foley's.-Qulnlan's Phar'
macy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07

You take Kodol Just for n little
while when you have slight attacks
Of indigestion, and you take Il just a
little longer In order to get relief
from severe attacks of indigestion or
nervous dyspepsia. Try Kodol today,
Sold by ID. A. Ward
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Saved his Boys Life.

MY three year old boy was badly
constipated. had n high fever and was
In an awful condition. gave him
two doses Of Foley's Orino Laxative
and the next morning the fever was
gone and he was entirely we'll Fol
ey's Orino Laxative saved his life.
A. Wolbush Cashier, Wls.-Quinlans
Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
New Novels.

1t is usual to say that the life Of
popular novel may be compared to
that of summer insert It hourishes
forth gayly, and attracts attention for
a few hours. weeks or months of sun
shine, and then dies and is forgotten.
Country Life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Mrs. Winalow,s Soothing Syrup

H.s been ussd for over afxrY.rivE YEARS By MI
LIONS Of MOTHERS FOR their CHILDREN WHILE
TEErtiiN0, With PERFECT SUCCESS. 4 sOOriika
ths CHILD, sOFrENs the GUNS, AflANs Al PAIN
CURES WIND collie, and 10 the bet remedy hf DiAR.
RliuEA Sold By Druggists IN svtfy part Of me World
ne sure and ah ftf Mrs Wlntlovt eooihiur aYfur,H
andtahs no other knd Twenty-Five cents bottle Guar
anissd underline Food and nrurt Act iunc h it Serbs
Number iolA AN OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
SALE -!

1876 acres Of 2nd growth timber
land. located miles from Benning-
ton Depot. Timber growth about 30
years a good white clay and yellow
OGRE bed on land. A bargain for
$500.
Farm Of 500 acres. $50 OF which
is timber land, estimated to cut $780,
600 feet of ash, maple, Eastwood and
waite birch. Good fair house Of s
rooms and several barns in fair re.
pair, running water to house and
barns Apple orchard of $50 trees;
maple orchard Of 500 trees. miles
from Arlington depot. Price $4,000.
A splendid 20 acre ledge Of lime
stone in SALISBURY on line OF r. r.
and where q side track can be run
into ledge at a small expense. This
is a good place for a lime quarry or a
stone crusher. VIII sell or lease.
Here is a good chance for a live
young man.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Elonemen. In Alnh III

"WIl you ny with me?" Certainly,
George" said the practical girl, ~
you have perfected a really dirigble
Rirship. "-Louisvill Courier.Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
noMMIssIoNERs, NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
u Estate OF MARY A GtBNEY.
The undersigned having been appolntedh by
the Hon Probate Court for the District ~ ben
ningtnn. MMiSSiONERS 20 telye, examine
and adjust the claims and dc ands 81 all per
cons against the estate of Mary A. Olbney, late
of bennington. In said district deceased,
and an claims exhibited In Offset thereto
hereby give notice that we vii meet for the
purpose aforesaid az the ONCE OF w y MeaRher
In ihe Village Of bennington. IN said district,
ON the al day OF March. next from p. M. until
o'clock D. M. said day, and that siK months
from the gist day Of september, A. y, 1905, u
the time limited by said COurtior said creditors
10 present their claims 10 as tor examination
aud allowance,
Dated at bennington. this 2ld day Of seplem.
JOHN ROBINSON
JANIS A. WHITNEY,
Commissioners,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Easier Process.

Mani believe I'll go and change
this gown for another II doesn't
harmonic with my complexion.
Fan-You foolish thing Go and
change your complexion. That won't
take you half as long.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07

from any other treatment. e. S. Par
rett Jenersonville. O.
"Hyomei cured me OF terrible ear
ache and buzzing in the head. ]
would not be without II in the house
for a single night. Mrs. s. p. Fuller,
Columbia. S c.
w. l.. Gokay, the druggist, sells Hy.
omei pronounced High-o.me) and
guarantees t. a complete outfit in
GLIDING inhaler, only costs Sl.0O and
an extra bottle OF Hyomei, II after
wards needed, will cost but 80 cents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07

Gratitude" said Uncle Ebe0
seems TO be a feelin' that everybody
thinks somebody else ought to be
'sperlencin' Washington Star,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07

Peas arc harvested in California
iust as wheat and other crops are
farther east.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
Observation-Disclosures
Has Cured Thousands-Will Cure You
or Money Back.

This IS the little lIy1
mel inhaler. the little
doctor that has cured
sufferers from ca
tarrh, bronchitis, asth-
ma, hay fever, coughs,
colds, and grip.
It's so easy and pleas
ant to cure yourself with
Hyomei. Just pour a
few drops In the little
inhaler, and breathe Il
I'm. The healing, sooth
ing and antiseptic aii
will reach every nook
and crev &c OF tie nm
cous membrane of the
nose and throat: viii
stop the irritation al.
most Immediately, will
allay the inflammation
drive out the foul odor;
kill the germs and cure
the disease.
My wife has been us
ing Hyomei for two
months for catarrh anC
pulmonary trouble. She
has received more re
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
CHARACTER from HandwritIno.

William Shenstone, poet, England,
1714, said: SHOW me a mans hand.
writing and will tell you his char
acter."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07

DeWitts Carbollzed Witch Hazel
salye Is the best salve for piles. BE
sure you get DeWitt's. Sold by ID. A.
/ Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-07
DON'T LOSE YOUR HAIR
Partisan Sage Stops Falling Hair in
TWO Weeks or w. L. Gokay viii
Refund Your Money.

Don't worry;
don't despair
don't lie awake
nights; don't
gait another
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-11-18
CARE OF EARTH ROADS.
How Clay Roadbed's Treatment Differs
From One Composed Of Sand.

How Clay Roadbed's Treatment Differs
From One Composed Of Sand.
On clay roads a thin layer of sand,
gravel or ashes will prevent the stick
ing of clay to the roller or to the
wheels Of vehicles. Clay soils, as a
rule, absorb water quite freely and
soften when saturated, but water does
not pass through them readily. When
used alone clay is the least desirable
of all road materials, but roads com
posed of clay may be created with
sand or small gravel from which a
comparatively hard and compact mass
is formed, which is nearly impervious
to water. Material Of this character
found in the natural state commonly
known as "hardpan" makes when
properly applied a very solid and
durable road. In soils composed OF
mixture of sand, gravel and clay all
that is necessary to make a good road
is to crown the surface and keep the
ruts and holes filled and the bitches
open and free.
While clay alone never makes
good road except in dry weather, sand