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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
Cabin D1opS Fzon1 Clouds;
Pm Picks Balloon of HOPE
Whole Stable Full of Air
ships Vanishes Beyond
His Ken.
His Dream of Fame and Z
Grateful Constituent
DiSSOlVeS.

Charles CarIin, Representative in
Congress from Alexandria. has seen tie
face OF grief, and walked hand in hand
with woe.
Up and down the helpless, recumbent
form of one of his cherished homes. the
House has walked with heavy boots that
souged anu tore the hope at every step.
IN the cruel promenade OF the House up
ana down the PROSTATE hope there was
no hint Of mercy, no indication Of re-
lenting.
Carlin introduced in the beginning Of
this session a bill appropriating $50 900
Tor the establishment Of a bureau of
aernonautics in the War Department,
and ADDED TO the bill a section providing
that ole of his constituents should have
the job Of running the new bureau,
testing airships. riding in the clouds.
and falling into rivers, and tumbling
headlonS through roofs OF houses and
boughs OF trees. It was a great bill
. From IL Carlin got much gratitude from
his constituent, and some publicity in
the newspapers.
But that did not satisfy Carlin.
Having drunk deep Of the Pierian
spring or an unsuspecing puDliC's add
miratiOn, he thirsted for more worship
from the masses. Into his leOnine heart
there rushed the firm resolve TO have
that bill reported TO the House and en-
acted into law. He smiled as he saw In
his fancy his constituent plotting his
way through the clouds and tumbling
through the trees. He laid the latter
ing unCuOn 10 MS soul that his con-
stituent would soon have a regular uv-
cry stable of flying machines, dirigible
balloons, and airshiPs. He saw a
chance for Carlin 70 escape carfaTe be
tween Washington and Alexandria, and
to ride, free of charge, in the reaches OF
The upper air, that realm which is un.
shackled by franchises and steel rails.
But into the balloon a pin mas been
stuck. The dream is ended. Carlin is
once more on that prosaic level where
he bushes himself with getting common
garden, everyday Jobs for his people.
He has found out that, like John NJ.
Jones' Of New York and William VIII
son. OF Paterson, \. j., his inventive
ness is not appreciated. Therefore. ne
has walked hand in hand with Woe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
EDIBLE PRICKLY PEAR
POPULAR IN SOUTHWEST:
WILD FRUIT IS EATEN

'IIow win you have your cactus this
morning? Shredded, broIled or fricas-
seed?'
such an inquiry viii be quite natu al
should the efforts of the Department of
Agriculture at educating the Amerit an
palate to the toothsome qualities of he
fruit of the cacu prevail.
Out over the arid Southwest stretches
a wilderness Of prickly pear in weird
and grotesque forms. Each bush is a
lair for rattlesnakes and hideous liz
ARDS. ana sometimes the wild boar
roots around underneath this thorny
growth Of the semi-desert region. When
the gay optimism of the Department OF
Agriculture ses how this uninvitng
growth can be made to yield a wealth
OF dainty table Injuries, the fantasies
of Col. Mulberry Sellers lose their effer-
veScence and take their place witt. the
modest, bromitic babble OF the days
when the world was slow
Found on Tables.
The fruit Of the prickIy pear in Mex
leo is commonly called tuna" pro-
nOunced tOo-nah. and IS to be found on
the tables of the rich and in the novels
of the poor. In the public markets
special stalls are set aside for the ven
ders Of tunas. where you crouch around
great stacks of this succulent food and
stow them away where they will reach
the spot" as fast as the old woman in
charge of the stand can peel them. like
a gOTmand VIII hover over pile Of
fresh oysters at the wharf and make
sad havoc while capacity and purse
hold out Twenty-Five to fifty raw
tunas at a sitting is a modest feat in
Mexico, and the ranchmen say that
normal Mexican peon slows away 200
Of these thorn bush peas in a day.
Besides the enormous quantities OF
tunas which the Mexican people of all
classes eat raw. there are factories all
over Mexico where ;he tuna is converted
into candies, syrups and even cheese, |
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
STRUCK AGED MOTHER,
SENT TO WORKHOUSE

TN give you six months. A man who
strikes his mother ought TO have six
years"
So saying, Judge KimbaIl, in the Police
Court this morning, found Philip Col
beck guilty Of committing a brutal as
saUlt on his aged mother. and sentenced
him to a half year in the workhouse. So
feeble that she could hardly walk TO the
witness stand. Mrs COlbeck told OF the
manner her son had attacked her yes
terday morning.
Judge" she said, "he hit me and
knocked me down and then he struck
me twice. He viii not work, and L m
too old a woman TO support a big,
healthy man like my SON.
COlbeck said that he had been drink
ing and didn't know what lie was
doing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
THE DISADVANTAGES.

TOm-Don't you dread g proposal2
Dick-Some parts OF IL
TOm-Wh5t parts, for instance
Dick-Weli, II Is easy enough popping
the question, but the trouble is when
it comes to questioning the pop. Elk
change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
TORFOLK 6 WASHINGTON
STEAMBOAT co.

Every day IN the year from foot It'll
st. for Fcrt Monroe, Norfolk New
port News and points south via superb
- powerful steel palace steamers New
port News" Norfolk - and Wash
ilg1OQ.''
IL, Washing On $50 pm Lv- Portsmouth > On,
Lv. Alexandra .T-o0 pm IIIv. NOrfoik.....6 Trn
Ar. Fl. Mnnroe...7-00 am Isv, Fl. Monroe pm
Ar. NOrfoIk-----S.OQ am Ar Alexandria 8 80 am
AZ. Portsmouth..S: 30 am Ar. Washington am
II Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers Old Dominion Steam
ship So for New York. and Merchants
and Miners Steamships for Boston
RE General Ticket once 705 14th #
Colorado Building. U9hone Main 1890.
9Th 81. wharf (Phone Main $780,
JNO. CALLAHAN, I'd v Pres 4. Gen'I Mr.
". II. CALLAHAN. Gen'L Pass ACt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
TO TEST DANVILLE COAL.

First Lieut.. John NJ. Craig. Twentieth
Infantry L. S. A, has been ordered to
Danville. III. TO secure for General
AleshiTe, QUartermaster general Of the
army. a sample of coal from the mines
OF Electric Coal Company.
A test OF this coal viii be made in
Washington, and If it proves satisfac-
tory the Electric Company viii be con-
sldered IN the letting Of Government
contracts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
SHARP GOES TO MARE ISLAND.

Assistant Paymaster W. ID. Sharp.
L s n, is in this city on his way to
the Mare Island Navy Yard. Cal. for
duty with the hospital ship Relief, uu-
der command of Surgeon Stokes. Pay
master Sharp was on duty at the navy
yard, Norfolk, Va. and was ordered
10 this city for special temporary duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
HER SCANDAL.

T understand that she is separated
from her hUsband?'
Yes"
"Oh, tell me all about it; what did
she do?"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
SOUTH SALISBURY

Miss Tula Bronson is on the sick
list but is improving
DR.. and Mrs. F. +. Dean were in
WoOdford on Tuesday.
Several from here were in atten-
dance at the play In Bennington Tues
day night.
Miss Alice Peters has returned from
Hinsdale. ~ H., and is living in X. a.
Moons family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Of Portland
and Mrs II. NJ. Bottum visited az +.
Eddy's on Tuesday.
f. Bronson who has been so afflicted
with rheumatism is getting about now
apparently as we'll as ever.
The Misses Harris. daughters OF
Riley Harris, entertained two young
ladies from out OF town over Sun
day.
G.. r. Moon has improved the inside
OF his house by an opening into the
new addition giving a good sized din
ing room.
The Eagle Square company furnish
ed the usual consignment OF fine tur
keys for Thanksgiving which were
1ne and duly appreciated.
The chicken pie supper at the NJ
r. church on Wednesday next The
proceeds OF same will apply on the
pastors salary as has been the usual
custom. SO all come.
Mrs. Edward Way and son are cX
pected at l.. w. Coles this week tC
remain for a time. while Mr. Way
Is experimenting the erection OF the
houses going up for the Eagle Square
company
The members OF the Village Improve
ment society will meet at r. Eddy''
on Friday evening. a postponemenl
from Wednesday evening on account
OF the Mystery social All members
are requested to be present as far az
possible.
Fourteen members OF Crescent Re
bekah lodge went on a straw ride
to Hooslck Falls to visit Golden
Crown" Rcbekah lodge Tuesday eve
] ming. Dec. where the degree was
worked on four candidates In a very
pleasing manner. All reported a Nm,
time. az
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
Estate of Helen (. Hathaway.

SIATE OF VERMONT. { The Honorable
- District Of Bennington, IS. Probate Court
Tot tn Dlstlct aforesaid
To all persons interested In the estate OF
delen +. Hathaway, late Of Remington, In
said district. deceased. GREETING:
WHEREAS, saidCOurt has assigned the 2eth
day Ot December next for examining and
allowing the account OF r.. z. Hatha
way, Administrator OF the estate OF said
deceased, and for a ceeree of the residue
ot said estate 10 the lawful Claimants of the
same ana ordered that public notice there
0t be given. 70 al persons Interested In
said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous 70 the day as.
signed In the Bennington Evening Banner a
District
THEREFORE,. you are hereby notified 10 ap-
pear ~ the Probate once IN Bennington Ia
said District, ON the dag assigned. then and
there % COT 'es' the allowance OF said account
Il you see cause, aud 20 establish your right
rs heirs, legatecs and lawful claimants 10 said
residue
GIVES UynER MI HAND. this LIST day Of
December, 1905
GRACE b. HOLT. Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
SOUTH sHAFTssURY


Mrs. l.. W. Cole was in Sunderland
on Monday.
VIM. whipple is on the sick list at
this writing
+. Eddy was in Manchester and
Peru on Monday,
Mr.. and Mrs Norris OF Portland.
Me-, visited friends In this village on
Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Sickle returned on
Sunday to begin her school work for
another term.
Harold Cole who has been home for
n brief vacation from Albany, returned
on Monday night.
We are having q bright and beau.
tiful day on Tuesday and an unusually
mild temperature for the first day OF
December.
Edward Hastings Is In town and
with others is at the town clerks OF.
fee adjusting the claims Of the late
Hiram Mattison's estate.
On Wednesday. Dec. 2. the wives OF
the stewards Of the NJ. r.. church will
serve chicken pie supper. You all
know what that means. SO come aud
help the good cause.
The Mystery entertainment under
the auspices Of the Epworth League
will be given on Wednesday evening
/ I'm Cole hall The patronage OF peo'
pie will be greatly appreciated.
r Howard's family we're in atten.
dance nc the funeral OF Arthur Bot
tum at Bennington, also II. A. Botlum
and wife and Ralph Bottum and wife.
The sympathy Of this community was
greatly aroused. Mr.. and Mrs. Bottum
having lived among us and he as a
child growing mp In town brought the
distressing ailliction nearer to the
nconlc who knew him more intimately
The afflicted family have the sincere
sympathy OF their old nelghbors and
/ friends
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
ReVIvlNe RAILROAD CHARTER
May Mean More Business in the Towns
Of Fair Haven and Poutney

Of Fair Haven and Poultney
Fair Haven Dec An act to
incorporate the Rutland Tidewater
Railroad company passed by the Yer
mont legislature in 1852. which had
IN view the construction of rail-
road from the town OF Rutland
| through the towns Of Ira. CastletOn,
Fair Haven, Poulmey and West
Haven to a point on Lake Champlain
near the Elbow at Whitehall. but
which was never contaminated. has
passed the House and will. without
doubt. pass The Senate. u Is under
stood that the Vermont Marble COM
papy is planning this route as an
icNttns..u of the Clarendon and Pitts
ford railroad thus enabling the com
pany's marble products as we'll as
the slate production IN Poultney TO
reach the canal al Whitehall and
eventually the markets OF the world
at cheaper freight rates than are
now obtainable.
An amendment in the present act
now before the Senate provides that
/ II the said company shall not. on
or before the first day Of January,
! 1912. commence the survey and con
struction of said road and eXpend at
! least $4,000 thereon. and shall not
within ten years thereafter complete
and put I'm operation said road so TAR
as practical. said corporation shall
! not take any benefit from this act.
The capital stock of the company
viii be 100000 and the act al
lows the company To increase this at
any time q shall see III TO complete
the road or It's buildings or equipage
! This stock will be divided into shares
OF 500 each.
The original act names as com
missioners To receive subscriptions
10 the capital stock Of the company
the late Redneld Proctor. Edward H.
Ripley end n. j. Ormsbee. This sec
ton has not been amended In the
new act
Section 8 Of the original act says
that the commissioners shall, as
soon as 500 shares OF the capital
stock shall have been subscribed
give notice and call a meeting OF
the stockholders for the purpose OF
elcctng board OF directors The
purpose Of the said railway company
is clearly shown IN section s OF the
act which reads: said corporation
may lease or purchase such mines OF
ouarrlcs or mineral deposits and
phvilcgrs connected herewith OF
lappurtenant thereto located or stu
I ,icd I'm any of the towns into on
through which said road passes as the
directors OF said company may deem
eXppdipnt for the hest interests OF
| the corporation and may work antd
develop the same and sell the prod
lurts"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
Estate of Celestia Keyes

CrrATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable
ops'riot u Bennington. As. Probate Court
Tor the District Aforesaid
To all persons Interested In the estate of
Celes Ia Reyes, late of Bennington In said
District, dc eastd, GREETING:
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the g6th
day OF December next for examining ami
lowing the account Of Charles "A. Darling. ex-
tcuior Of the estate % said deceased, aud for
q dsctee Of the residue OF said estate to the
lawful claimants Of the same, and ordered that
public no lee thereof he given to nll persons
Interested iu said estate by publishing this
order three weeks successfully previous 10 the
day assigned, In the Bennington Evening Ran
ner newspaper published at Bennington In
said district
THEREFORE,. YOU are hereby notified 10 AZ.
pear az the Probate ONCE IN bennington In said
district on the day asslgf cd then aud there o
contest the allowance Of said account II YOU
zee cause, and % estahll.h your tight as heir.
leeatces and lawful claimants tn said residue
GiVEN UknsR hi HAND, this LIST day OF
nvce Ubtr, 1898.
oRAcE b. HOLT. Register
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
SALISBURY

Don't forget the date, Dec. IL.
Schools opened again Monday after
a weeks vacation.
Mrs. VIM. Mcdonald enter lined
friends from out Of town last staK.
Miss Daisy Barber OF bennington
spent Sunday with Mrs. Clark Sauu.
ders.
Mrs. Morton Grant entertained her
father, Il $. Burt and her brother.
Claude Burt and wife Of SrnderlInl
Thanksgiving.
Miss Ina j. Harrington returned 20
Amherst, Sunday after spending q few
days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. ID.
w. Harrington.
On Friday evening OF EcNl week,
Dec. II, there will be a donation and
chicken pie supper at the NJ. ~
church. AT the same tima there vi |
also be sale OF fancy articles by the
Ladies' Aid society. Just ilc tine
to get your Christmas gifts along with
good supper. Don't fail . attend
December 18th, at the NJ. u. church.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
The Banner.

What means this banner across the
way?
The Kings Business, His message its
import. pray;
II is a starry story for you and me
With a lesson new from day to day.
Far, far away In the misty past,
There was a star in the East
And II guided at last
rhe weary steps of the wise men
from afar,
70 Bethlehem's manger, this wonder.
full Christ Star
Many a century since that far away
time
That has lived 80 long In musical
rhyme;
Has told the story OF One who CAME
70 save the world from It's sorrow and
shame;
TO point out the only living way.
That leads earth's weary pilgrims
To realms OF endless day.
And will We not heed II friends, one
and all
Ere the sunlight passes the darSa, IS
falls:
The harvest endel summers heaui les
fee.
And nought remains for you aud me,
But to love and cherish this hone
whose light,
VIII guide us in safety thr1dsh realms
OF night.
To regions OF beauty and fadeless
bloom
Beyond the stars and beyond the
tomb.
And do Il today. take this Gife Divine
They that turn many to righteous.
ness,
As the stars shall forever shine"
Il. NJ. Hutchinson.
November. 1908
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
uNTED cHuRcH sERMcE
Or. Granstaff VIII Deliver Parting
Message This Evening.

Tears: or the Message OF Sorrow"
was the subject at the United Church
es Mission last night. The preacher
found an atmosphere Of sympathy and
deepened the impression made by for
mer sermons in words that went to
the heart The hush Of the great
audience which filled nearly all the
pews Of the big church, was evidence
that many who had passed through
sorrow were now able to
Reach q hand thro' time to catch
The far-on interest OF tears"
This evening meeting was about the
elimination Of the services IN the
morning and afternoon" The Gov
enant Of Service appealed to a large
number who attended the meetings in
the various churches OF $3.50 in the
morning. Others have been asking
for cards on which to express their de
sire to be counted on by the pastors
Of their churches for special service
during the next three months.
The afternoon was a demonstration
OF this purpose. There was a gather
ing of $50 persons at the Baptist
church. many of them eighty years
young" and several of them babes
who were cared for in the Sunday
school room which became an impro-
yised nursery and kindergarten. Each
elderly person was given a rose or car
nation as they entered the church and
| the conYeyances that surrounded the
church at the close of the service
showed how large a number had been
| IrAttarht fhffhDvs h. tHa -
ladies' in charge. A large delegation
from the Soldiers Home made the
meeting of influence as a circle much
wider than the Bennington commun-
lily. AT the close of the service the
lpreacher led in the ChautauQua salute
for the mothers living; and when the
audience raised the handkerchief
monuments" to the memory of loved
ones gone before, the "uplifted white"
told of the universal sorrow that
makes the world akin This service
was one of the most memorable Of
the Mission.
The music last evening was one of
the features of the service. Follow
ing the congregational singing of Mrs.
Annie S. Hawks hymn u Need Thee
| livery llouIs MIo. ASHER anu MI
Pugh sang the latters composition for
Mrs. Hawks companion hymn He
Needs Me Every Hour" It made a
strong appeal to the audience. Fol
lowing the sermon Mr.. Pugh sang his
own rendition OF God Shall Wipe
Away all Tears" which appealed to
many as his finest piece of work in
Bennington.
The service tonight will close the
series of union services. Dr. Gran.
STAFF will deliver his final message.
Many memories will be recalled at
his service The church will be
crowded but the service will be worth
little discomfort. The doors open
It Z o'clock and the service begins at
1880 sharp. Let all be on time II pos
sible
The ladies' of the committee who
e had charge Of the arrangements for
, the woman's meeting Tuesday after
] noon. wish to express their sincere
. thanks TO the gentlemen who kindly
donated the use of vehicles to carry
people to and from the church
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
Estate Of John s. Waite.

CTArE OF VERMONT The Honor.
~ District ~ Bennington. -. able Probate
Court FOR the District Aforesaid.
To an persons interested In the estate OF
iunu =. Waite, late OF Shaushury In said
District deceased. GREETING:
WHEREAS, said Court ha. assigned the qlth
day of December next FOR examining ana allow.
ing the account OF Norman I. Madison. Al
Illustrator Oi ;ho estate ut said deceased, and
for y decree OF the residue OF said estate
~ the lawful claim nts of the same and
ordered that public notice thereof be-
riytn 10 all persons interested In said
estate hy puhllshiuH this order three
weeks Excessively previous 10 the dav -
signed. in the Bennington Evening Hammer IA
newspaper published at bennington In said
District.
THEREFORE,, YOU are hereby notified IN
apttl d. ihr liu.a ouCu ne Beu1Ltu ia
said District On the day assigned. then and
here io contest The M owancp OF said Account
u you see cause, and 10 establish yOu- rifht M
hpl-a legaiees and lswiul claimants b. said
usIduc,
OWN UNprR Ny HAND, this ist day Of
December, iols,
eRAoER HOLT Register
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
Useful Almanac

Professor Munyon has just issued a
most beautiful. useful and complete
almanac: Il contains not only all the
sclentlnc information concerning the
moons phases. In all the ATTITUDES,
but has illustrated articles on how to
read character by phrcnology, palms.
try and birth month II also tells all
about card reading. birth stones and
their meaning. and gives the inter
probation Of dreams. II teaches beau.
iy culture. manicuring. gives weights
and measures. and antidotes for pot
son. In fact. Il is a Magazine Altman.
&C. that not only gives valuable intor'
nation but will afford much amuse.
ment for every member OF the family
especially for parties and evening en-
tertainments. Farmers and people In
the rural districts will find this altman
nc almost invaluable.
Il will be sent TO anyone absolutely
free on application 10 the Munyon
Remedy Company. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
BENNINGTON briefs.
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

See Garreau for board and rooms,
3ll West Main street. Cts
Miss Regina Therrien of Maple St,
has returned from a visit in Pittsfleld
with relatives.
John Rogers of Troy has been spend
ing few days in town as the guest of
Olin w. Harwood of North street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Boyce of
Grove street have, returned from a
weeks visit in Rockville, Conn Mr..
Boyce has resumed his duties on
Moons bakery wagon.
The funeral of the late Robert H.
Hall was held from his home in No.
Bennington Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock, Rev. Mr. Cooney officiating
The bearers were Dwight H. Rudd
Henry Sibiey, Albert NJ. Downs and
Eli j. Briggs. The interment was in
the North Bennington cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-02
NORTH BENNINGTON

Mrs. Daniel Mccarthy has returned
from New York City where she has
been for several weeks.
Miss Agnes Green Of Cchoes. ~ Y.
visited her mother Mrs Eugene
Green OF Depot street over Sunday
Miss Katherine Bolger of IHoosick
Falls and Ray Canovan Of North Ad
ans were guests of Miss Margaret Nc
Ginnis over Sunday.
The regular meeting of Tucker
chapter, No. 3S, o. f. s. has its regu-
lar meeting Friday, Dec. 4. a large
attendance is desired
The funeral service of the late Rob
ert Hall were held at 10 O'Clock ~ the
house Tuesday morning AT 10 o'clock
Mr. Hall was a veteran Of the civil
war and was SO years OF age.