davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
STATE LIBRARIES
Interesting Side Lights on the Reccna
Meeting In Brandon.

On April 23rd the Vermont State
Library Commission and the state as
ISOLATION held Joint meeting in Bran
don. 1t was attended by large mum.
Der, not only Of the librarians OF the
state, and those interested in librar-
les, but also by teachers and those at
the head OF educational work.
This proved to be the largest gath
ering OF the kind since the organiza-
ton Of the library association.
The aim OF this meeting was to
form plans for bringing into closest
possible touch, the work Of the teach.
er and librarian. It was suggested
that the teacher should request from
the library nearest her, lists OF books
on nature study, history, geography
and general supplementary reading,
many Libraries being willing to send q
few books to the school, to be used
under the careful supervision OF the
teacher.
An interesting feature Of the morn
Ing session was spirited discussion
between Ex-Governor Ormsbee OF
Brandon and Superintendent Stone on
the present rank of Vermont schools,
in comparison with other states. Gov
Ormsbee stated that Vermont had
dropped from first to tweney-third pc
sition and Superintendent Stone main
tanned that while Vermont had not ad
yanced, she had held her own.
In the afternoon Governor Proctor
gave short address along general
educational lines, emphasizing the
need of bringing the library into close
connection with the school.
Papers were presented by Miss Fa
gar OF the Burlington library, on ref
erence work with the schools, Miss
Cheney of the Rutland library or
books for children, and Mrs. Smith o.
st. Johnsbury on travelling libraries
for the use of schools.
Short addresses were made by M
s. Stone, state superintendent OF ed
ucation, Principal Leavenworth o
Castleton, Principal Collins Of John
son and Principal Morrill, of Ran
dolph.
A general discussion followed ant
plans for the Library Institute to b.
held in Burlington, the last OF June
were considered More definite ar
rangements will be made later.
This closed an interesting and prof.
liable meeting which should result II
bringing together two educational for
ces working toward common good
the school and the library.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
The Best Fertilizer for the Garden

There is probably no better Fertil'
izer for use on Gardens, Lawns,
Shrubbery, etc, than Pure Raw
Ground Bone. It Is excellent when
used alone, but 1t becomes especially
valuable when used with Ashes and
such chemicals as Nitrate Of Potash
Acid Phosphate, etc.
Raw Ground Bone, guaranteed to be
absolutely pure and unauthorized
will be furnished by c. s. Page, Hyde
Park, VT, at $500 per barrel of 200
pounds, freight prepaid to almost any
railroad station. He also furnishes
the chemicals above named at reason
able prices.
Send him your name on a postal
card, mentioning this paper, and he
will send you free. postpaid. n little
booklet giving directions for using
Raw Ground Bone. The booklet also
contains formulas for mixing complete
Fertilizers at home, both for the farm
and garden. as well as lot Of other
valuable information regarding the
use of Fertilizers on lawns and for
different kinds Of plants and flowers
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
VERMONT NEWS
Items Of Interest From Fourteen
Counties In the State.

Jerry Bushware, a Swanton labor
er, has filed petition in bankruptcy.
He has liabilities Of $624.S6 and assets
of $5i4, all exempt.
The official test of the mail catch
ing device at East Montpelier, made
by the owners and by Superintendent
Ryan Of the railway mail service at
tracted large number Of interested
spectators. A special train was run
to East Montpelier and mail sacks OF
different weight and size were thrown
into the device while the train was
running ut different rates of speed
Those who had charge of the work
seemed to feel that the test was sat
isfactory. The inspectors would moi
express any opinion until they hat
made their report to the department.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers
Reliable garden seeds In bulk at
Goldsmith & Co.'S. 52tf
Mrs. Chas r. Burt isconfined to
the house by an attack OF the grip.
Delicious brick ice cream in pints
and quarts. For sale at Quinlan's
pharmacy. 52tf
Harry Short of Gage street Is NOV
ing into the J. M. Healy tenement on
the same street.
George Sharp OF South Bend, Ind,
made short visit at his home on
South street Thursday.
The Knights of Columbus will init
late several candidates into the Sec
ond degree this evening.
William Morgan who has been
spending the week in town left Thurs
! day afternoon for Albany.
Carnations soc per dozen, roses $3.50
per dozen for Saturday at Holton's
School street green houses. 53t2
! Just received a large shipment OF
new oxfords for ladies, men and chill
dren at Noyeck's Shoe Store. 1t
Mrs. III. G. Roster returned home
Thursday evening after spending sew.
afdays at the home Of her father in
Troy.
! Everyone Is invited to attend the
dance given by the Vermont club In
the Foresters' hall this evening. Ad-
mission rs cents.
Justin Kellogg returned to his home
In Troy Thursday afternoon after
spending a short time at his summer
residence at Bennington Center.
Fred Geer who has been employed
in the Cooper Machine shop for the
past few months has gone TO Fitch
burg, Mass. where he will reside In
the future.
The Y. M. c. A. baseball team will
hold a meeting at 1880 this evening to
elect officers and meet the physical
committee. Every member should be
in attendance.
All members Of the w. II. Bradford
Hook and Ladder company will meet
for drill work this evening at z o.
clock. A. X. Nevis, foreman and h
H. Ferguson secretary.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Cath
crime Enright will be held from st
Francis de Sales church tomorrow
morning at 8 o'clock The burial will
be in the old Catholic cemetery at the
Center.
The Vermont club will give a dance
In Foresters' hall Friday evening. Ma,
Is. A door prize of four piece silvel
J tea set will be given. It is now or
. Exhibition in Hyde's drug store. win
: dow. 62t;
Martin, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samue
|, Slavin has been taken from the Glib
son hospital to his home on Nortl
J street. The child is now in mucl
better health than he has been 70
, some time.
+ John T. Cone of the west part O
( the town was in Troy one day thi
week and purchased a work horse
. This horse was bought to be used 4
1 place of the one killed while harrow
ing last week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
FLYING MACHINE FLEW
Wright Bros. Make 1000 Foot
FLIGHT.

Manteo, N. c., May 1.-THE Wright
brothers, the aeronauts, now at XIII
Devil Hill, near here, made the first
flight i'm their new aer0plane yester-
day afternoon. Although but test
flight, It was successful In every res
pect, the machine, under the perfect
control of it's two makers, travelling
for distance of 1000 feet. Apparent
ly it could have been flown much far
Their as easily as not. 1t alighted with
ease and In safety. The fight was
for the purpose of testing new idea
in steering gear, the adaptability of
which was unknown. The idea was
found satisfactory but 1t was found
that it's adjustment was not altogether
correct.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
TELEPHONE CASE ARGUED
browns $t3, 50o-Award Being Comics
ted-Piper Case Up.

Montpelier May 6.-When supreme
court opened this morning the motion
to dismiss the exceptions in the Ad-
Olson county case Of e. G. Piper vs..
the Rutland Railroad company was ar
gued. Judge Miles in signing certain
papers in the case signed them as
chancellor instead of presiding Judge.
The court overruled the motion this
afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
Nrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has. been used for over oIxTY-fIvE YEARS By NIL.
LIONS OF MOTHERS for their CnlLDREN WILL
the CHILD, sOFTENS the GUMS, AILAYs all PAIN
CURES WIND collie, and 10 the best remedy FOR DiA-
RHGA. Sold BY DuEgists In every PAT Of the world,
Be sure and ask for .'Mrs. wnsovs Soothing syrup,
and take no other hind Twenty-Five cents bottle Guar
uutsed under the Food and Druss Act June h 1900 eera
Number l09a AN OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
LEFT LEG CUT OFF
A Rutland Blacksmith Struck by q
Shunted Freight Car.

Rutland, May 7.-William WEIGH, a
blacksmith. was struck by shunted
freight car. and his left leg cut on
below the knee while crossing the
railroad yard here yesterday morn
ing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08

When your food seems to nauseate
take Kodol. Take Kodol now and un.
til you know you are right again.
There isn't any doubt about what II
will do and you will find the truth OF
this statement verified after you have
used Kodol for few weeks. It is
sold here by ID. A. Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08

Kodol completely digests all classes
of food. 1t will get right at the trou-
BILE and do the very work itself for
the stomach Sold by D. A. Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
MAY BE ROOSEVELT
Thinks Frank PlumIey, II the Dele
gates Get to Fighting.

Barre, May 7.--Hon. Frank Plum
ley of Mortified, candidate for Con-
gress, was a business visitor In the
city yesterday and entered somewhat
into discussion of the national pol
itical issues of the day, including the
probable presidential nominee.
Mr. Plumley stated that his opinion
was that Taft would receive the n0mi-
nation at the coming Republican con-
vention, but If the delegates became
at loggerheads among themselves and
We're split upon the different candid
ates, the probabilities were that the
nomination would go to Roosevelt
Mr.. John Riha of Vining, To-, says:
81 have been selling DeWitts Kidney
and Bladder Pills for about year ant
they give better satisfaction than any
pill | ever sold" Sold by ID. A. Ward
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 80
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Sy-
rup OF Tar IL 1t fails to cure your
cough. or cold. We also guarantee q
25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
Hyde's Drug Store, G. II. Houghton,
J. M. Ayres, A. 8. Hathaway,
HARDWOOD Drug Store.
g. X. & A. b. Hawkins
d. A. Ward, 0. q. Adams,
y. A. Quinlan, &c. Woodwork
w. L. Gokay, o. u. Adams & Co.
| DeWitt's Little Early. Risers are
small. safe, sure and gentle little pills
sold by ID, A. Ward
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08
SAVED At
ST. WINNIFRED
HOSPITAL
(San Francisco Bulletin)

The physicians In Honolulu could do
nothing for U. s. Deputy Marshal
Winters and he gave them up in des-
pair and came to San Francisco to
see II there was any physician here
who could cure an extreme case Of
chronic Bright's Disease. He had had
two uraemic commissions, was almost
bursting with dropsy. and, after fight
ing the disease for two years, was at
the end OF the way. The first physic-
ian he consulted In this city told him
that chronic Nephritis Is now a cur
able disease and that he would prob
ably recover. He sent the patient to
the st. Winnefred hospital put him on
the treatment for Brights Disease and
proceeded to aid 1t In many ways that
the skilled practitioner understands
In four months Winters went back to
the Islands perfectly well.--San Fran
cisco Bulletin.
| We sent for the treatment given the
patient referred to IN the st. Whine
fred hospital with such remarkable
results and have II in stock for pa
tients here. Both Bright's disease
and Diabetes are now durable. Cal
and let US tell you about it.--W. L
Gokay and b. A. Quinlan, agents TO
Remington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08

WHO re Women a. we'll rs men are
WIZ Ia made miserable y kidney and
tn bladder trouble. Or Kllmer's
~ swamp Root. the great kidney
III AME remedy promptly cures AZ
DAfHVAL druggists In tifiy cent and dol
lar sizes. You may have y sample bottle by
mall IRE Q. also pamphlet telling all about y.
Address, DIR. Kllmer & Co., Binghampton, N. "
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08

Ladies' Covert Jacket,
short fitted style, 1898
grade at lbs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08

Ladies Silk jun pc r
Suits, blue or black, $500
grade at 300
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-08

Ladies' embroidered
front Shirt Waist, SIPS
grade at : CSC
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
CONVEYED HAS ii774 PLURALITY
The Official Count Gives Him the
 Leading Votes.

Jefferson City, Aug 2O.-At mid. night Tuesday John F. Swanger, sec. retary of state, and his force of clerks completed the casting up of the official ballots from the state primary election held August for the nomination of candidates for state, congressional and county offices. The totals of the various candidates are now being made.
 The official vote on the Democratic candidates for governor and lieuten- ant governor does not materially change the results already published.
 Painter is the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor by plurality
 Here is the official vote; For gov of 742.
 ernor-Ball. s4,317; Cowherd, 96,091 Stapel, 17,214; Wallace. 47,905. For lieutenant governor-Anderson 67.- 9eS; Kelly. 66.9S3; Leasenby, 7,039; Painter, 15,ssS; Simmons, 34,429; Tubbs, 14,547.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
CHILDREN PUT CHICK TO BED.
"Fiuffy" the Pet of Two Youngsters
 Out In Oregon.

Fluffy Is a chick that made its ap- pearance at the home of Gerald and Ellen Ryan. little son and daughter of Joseph A. Ryan, 965 East Thirty fourth street, last Easter Sunday, since which time it has become fam Iy pet. It was present from friend.
 With the children especially Fluffy 's on excellent terms, and enjoys It's chickenship immensely throughout the liyelong day. When the evening shad- ows fall Fluffy wanders up to the house and cas- s longing glances at Gerald and Ellen. Then they know what to do, for it's certain bedtime has arrived and their Dot wants to re tire It waits until taken in charge by the tots. who tenderly carry it to the basement and carefully set 1t down in it's nice, comfortable box, where it re- mains throughout the long, silent watches of the night.
 Last week Fluffy undertook big job-to fly from the attic window to the chimney-and nearly frightened Ellen and Gerald into fits. After alight- ing on the chimney the chick was afraid, at first, 10 attempt to reach the ground, and Gerald was about to fetch a ladder, when Fluffy screwed up suffi- cient courage to make the daring leap, and the situation was relieved --Port land Oregonian.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
AMERICAN ATHLETES THE BEST.
Reason Advanced for Superiority Over
 the British.

Although bigness and great strength are needed to throw the weights, scarcely less essential are cleverness and technique. Footwork, distribution of the weight of the body, these and other details only instinct, long prae- tice and intelligently directed effort can master. And here our undergrad uates have had no difficulty in sur passing their English cousins. When. ever the two have met, the perform ance of the more casual Oxford and Cambridge men have been almost farcical, and, indeed, men like Flaw, Dewitt. Beck, Sheldon and others have quite equaled the performance of all but the best of the older men Of the athletic clubs. It is not, of course, any superiority In strength which has brought this about. merely painstak' ing thoroughness and care for form. . This is the same thing which has made them jump higher and run more gracefully-a characteristic thing and one, therefore, that makes their success so far as it goes, really Amer ican.-Outing Magazine.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
BUYERS SHOULD BEWARE.
Infringements Of Patents by concerns Doinq a Mall-Order Business.

Recently the United States circuit court for the southern district oi New York handed down decision which is of particular interest to thousands of farmers throughout the land. Two large manufacturers oi cream separators instituted suit Tor infringements of their patents against one of the largest mail-order houses The decision of the court was in favor of the complainants and decree was rendered granting a permanent in' iunction and masters order on ac' counting in favor of the complainants This case has been before the courts for the past two years. It is claimed that thousands of the separators, in' Judgements upon the patents owned by the complainants, have been soid tn farmers throughout the country. The laws of the United States forbid the using of patented machines, as well as the making and selling of the same The court order means that the mail-order concern will be com pelled to pay an equitable amount upon each machine manufactured and sold. as well as the payment of othef damages on account of such manufac- ture and sales. It also means that the two companies, who are the com plainants, can prevent each purchaser of che infringed cream separator us ing the same, or to pay royalty TOT the using of the same.
 The people should derive lesson from this. It Is not safe to purchase any invention put out by maii-order concern unless there Is positive proof that it is not an infringement An. other thing is. were people inclined to oatronize home concerns there would be little chance of being imposed upon. and should trouble arise over the validity of any patent, 1t is much easier to adjust matters with the home merchant than with some foreign mail-order house.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
Knew Meat from carrion.

Tennessee bred two great orators in the olden days-Andrew Johnson, a Democrat, once president of the United States. and Gustavus A. Henry. a Whig, known as the eagle orator Of the South"
 They ran against each other for governor and when long series of joint debates had reached its close Johnson addressed the Whigs in the audience: T have spoken with the boasted eagle orator from the Missis- sippi river to the Unaka mountains. aud as yet see no flesh in his taIons or blood on his beak.'
 Quick as a flash Henry was on his feet, saying "The American eagle Is proud bird and feeds not on car ricn. Nashville Banner.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
CASTRO LAYING UP TROUBLE.
venezpelan President Picking Quar-
 rel With France.

rel NitN dtS%r
 Caracas, Aug. 19, via Willemstad. Aug. 2O.-A sensation has been caused in diplomatic circles by the refusal oi President Castro to permit the Bra gillian minister to take charge or French interests in Venezuela, al though Dr. Jose Paul, the Venezuelan minister of foreign affairs, originally agreed to this arrangement. As a conseuuence of the attitude of Presi' dent Castro, the foreign minister has indicted a second note to the enect that the government now refuses to accede to this arrangement because the dispute between Venezuela and France bears a close relation to Ven zuela's dispute with the United States aud the proposed arrangement would therefore endanger the continuance of friendly relations with Brazil.
 The French interests necessarily are being neglected and many month Iy instalments due to French claimants are still uncollected. It is very un- likely in view of the present state of affairs that President Castro will per init the representative of any foreign countries to take the French interests in hand.
 President Castro left Tuesday for trip to Barquisimeto, embarking on the gunboat Restaurador for Tucacas, which is about 25 miles from Puerto Cabello. The president invited the British minister to accompany him which is believed to be significant in view of the present crisis.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
A wIa and a Merry Widow"

Philadelphia.-R Riding on a fast car proved disastrous to Mary Aylett oi 1907 North Tenth street. As the car whizzed along the Old York road just south of the Jewish hospital there was a sudden scream from the woman, and her fellow passengers turned to see her heal bare and a wig and a Merry Widow hat circling about in the air in the rear of the car.
 The woman arose and ordered that the car be stopped. but before the motorman could obey she stepped down on the platform and off the car while it was still running at high speed She stepped off backwards and was thrown violently. One of her an kles was broken.
 Fellow passengers picked her wig and her hat up for her and then picked her up. She was carried into the Jewish hospital and the wig and the hat which had been the cause of her injury were carried in behind her.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
DOG spEcTAcLEs THE LATEST
English Aristocrat May Have Started
 a New Fad.

A dog in spectacles is the latest fad. It has not reached New York yet, but Lady Aylesford has been seen in Piccadilly with one of her famous breed of elbows in tow, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles. Her friends smiled, and she explained that the poor doggie's eyesight had become so defective that she had taken him to an oculist who fitted him with glasses.
 Dogs in New York have been taken to dentists and their teeth have been filled with gold; they have had their nails manicured by experts, the hair of poodles. spaniels and Scotch ter riers have been dressed and curled by "tonsorial artists" some delicate dogs, such as Italian greyhounds. have been dressed in sealskin coats; other pampered pets have worn gold br1Se. lets and diamond collars, but spec. tacles seem new.
 The next step will probably be for some one to fit British bulldog with a solitaire eyeglass and a cigarette.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
Authors Who Are Giants.

TitBits has recently been publishing some facts about the stature of we'll known English authors In one of it's articles it says: "Of past giants in literature in two senses of the term, we have Thackeray. who was six feet three inches in height. Coming to the present time, we have Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who is six feet two inches high, but doesn't look 1t on ac- count of his stalwart build. Then there is Cutcliffe Hyne. who Is six feet three inches in height, while Hesketh Prichard is even shade taller. Keble Howard, the author of The Smiths ot Surbiton, runs to feet a inches in height, while his brother, R. s. Warren Bell, who at once ends and tops our list, is close upon six feet i've inches"