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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-12-31
BENNsAulUN bnlEFS
News of the Town and Village Told Briefly
for Busy Readers.

tOI Duoy NeduetS~
Miss Hope Graves has returned
from a two weeks visit in New York
May, the nine year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Robson OF De
pot street was taken i'll on Christ
mas day with third attack of appen-
dicitis and is stil seriously ILL.,
The annual meeting and election OF
officers of the Stark hose company
will be held at the company rooms on
Tuesday evening at o'clock and
will be followed by the annual dinner
at the Putnam house at o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Neeley are
guests of Mr. and Mrs. George NJ
Hawks of South street. Mi Neeley
is employed in the service of the city
of New York in the extension of the
city water supply in the Catskils,
A telephone message from Sears
burg last evening reported that Hon.
George j. Bond, who has been so ser
iously III that his recovery was hard
ly expected, is much better and
seems out of danger if there are no
new complications.
List of letters remaining uncalled
for at the postofIice: Monsieur Fred
Mareau, J. Mccarthy, J. s. White
more, Mrs. Aurellia Gauthier, Mrs.
William Hall, Miss Ruby Harrington,
Mrs. Alice Rener Knight, Mrs. JOS
ephine Phillips.
The annual New Years banquet of
Bennington lodge of Elks will be ser
we'd this evening promptly at $3.50.
Every member of the lodge not de-
tanned by illness is expected to be
present and also all visiting brethren
who are in town.
Mrs A. Murphy and son, George
Murphy of New York, Mr. and Mrs.
Culliton of Hoosick Falls. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas FRAZIER and daughter Of
Hoosick Falls, Mrs Thomas Mangan
of Rutland Mrs. William Norcross
and Charles Norcross of North Ad-
ans have returned home after attend
ing the funeral of the late Mrs. Thorn
as Ryan.
All members and all Elks who may
be visiting in town are invited to at
tend the annual New Years dinner
to be given at the lodge rooms in the
Hawks block this evening The din
ner has become an established fix
ture with the Bennington Elks and
the occasion this year will be OBJ
served with the care and attention
to detail that has always characteriz-
ed the event.
President TAFT has not yet def
nitely determined the member of the
customs court from New England,
according to authoritative informa-
ton gained here today There is
still uncertainty whether Gen. F. S.
Streeter of Concord or o. NJ. Barber
of Bennington will be appointed to
this court Gen. Streeters chances
are not as good as they were last
week. Senator Aldrich carried word
10 the President that the New Hamp-
shire senators did not have a high
opinion of Gen. Streeter. although
they would not oppose his confirma-
ton if the President persisted in
nominating Washington Cor
respondence of the Boston Herald
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-12-31
A CARD

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a so
cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Sy
rup of Tar If it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded
Thompson's Pharmacy,
G. II. Houghton
j. VI. Ayres, A. S. Hathaway
Harwood Drug Store
c. r. and A. B. Hawkins
p. A. Quinlan, e. c. Woodwork
w. L. Gokay .. e. Adams
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03

Were you over arrested before"
asked the magistrate, whose principal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03

very curious goldfish stared at Poly
wogg. till TO their immense surprise
they saw he wasn't a Polywogg at all.
but young frog who had shed HIS
tail and now had two hind legs and
two forelegs with four toes each.
He ate more than his share of dain.
ties dropped in the water. and once
even had the audacty 10 spring down
through the water and snatch fish.
worm with which Silver and Spreckles
were playing tug-o-war.
They had meant to eat the worm
themselves, and of course such rude
ness on the part Of a frog was not TO
be allowed Hence bitter enmity
arose between them
Frogeie's hind legs by this time
were getting strong enough 10 hon.
Ono day he crawled TO the top OF tho
little stone castle i'm the globe and
jumped out on the -tahle.-where-
mistress found him That settled frog
rie's future, for he was taken i'm y
tin can 10 the banks Of creek. where
he might hop 10 his hearts content
and Join in the nightly chorus OF his
brother frogs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03

Dear Mss Grey VIII you suggest
q name which would be appropriate
for a social club of young girls?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03

You NAV come back this way and
we Will GO with You"
The man went out We heard his
steps echo along the stone floors as
he went from room to room to make
sure that no one remained In the
Sale de Venus IL was almost dark.
Nordlund got mp and stood by the
window | could Just make out his
profile. with the sharp, tilted beard.
"Culberson never came back" he
said Myself think 1t was a flight.
The guard returned with the wav-
ering light | rose.
Nordlund stopped 20 tuck the I'M
finished sketch in his portfolio Then
he glanced up al Venus and smiled.
AT least, he kissed her" he said
enigmatically We followed the guard
into the corridor The man raised
tho taper and swept il over his head
searching with Keen eyes the room
that held the priceless statue. Moth
ing there but shadows. The light rest
cd last on the face OF the goddess,
and she seemed To me TO be watching
Nordlund-half-sm Indifferent,
yet intent II was as though there
we're an understanding between them
and | fancied him coming back some
time in the darkness to keep the
rendezvous.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03
WAS OBLIGED TO
USE CRUTCHES
Plight Of . Michigan Woman
Before She Found fhe Re-
medy Thar Cured Her
Rheumatism.

For years evidence that rheumatism
is durable by DIR. Williams Pink Pills
has been published.
That hundreds OF people have tried
the treatment with good results is shown
by the increasing number of cures re-
ported.
Every sufferer from this most painful
disease who does not try this treatment
is neglecting the most hopeful means Of
recovery as is shown by the statement
II Mrs. A. b. Bixby. whose address il
K. r. ID. No. 3, Pontiac, Mich. She
says:
"A few years ago | began TO be
troubled with dreadful pains in my
right hip. Ii grew worse rapidly and
was obliged to walk with crutches,
while the increasing pains nearly drove
me wild. My appetite was poor, was
reduced III weight and had TO be helped
70 bed. My general health was very
poor, lost iii strength from night
sweats and "a / had cough many Of
my friends thought l was going into
consumption
II dootored for long time and went
to Detroit to see specialist. but received
no benefit NY brother in law, while on
visit. begged me TO Try DIR. Williams
Pink Pills as he had known Of some
remarkable cures they had made. did
not have much faith in them but was
willing to try most anything. / had
taken two boxes before / was certain
they were beneflting me- Ny improve
ment was steady from then on. my
appetite became good and the pain less
| continued using the pills until cured
and feel better than in years "
Dr. Williams Pink Pills were origin
ally prescription used in the doctor s
private practice and their benefit 10 man
kind has been increased many thousand.
fold BIZ their being placed on general
sale with the doctors own directions for
use. They are entirely safe. contain no
opiates or other habit-forming drugs.
They build mp the blood, strengthen the
nerves and have cured rheumatism in
almost every form, anamia. troubles
of women and growing girls and many
| forms Of weakness.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
| all druggists, or will be sent, postpaid
on receipt Of price. 80 cents per box
| six boxes 81 80. by the DR. William,
Medicine Company, Schenectady. n. Y,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03
MOST ANYTHING

business is imposing fines for speed.
ing.
What do you think I've been doing
all these years." asked the chauffeur,
pushing wheelbarrow?"-W Washing
ton Star
Standard Oil has secured a monopo-
ly in Greece. o, Maid OF Athens, ere
We part. how much is kerosene a
quart?
Prisoner at the bar" said the
portly, pompous and ford magis
trate, you are charged with stealing
pig, very serious offense in this
district There has been a great deal
OF pig stealing and shall make an
example OF you, or none OF us will be
safe. London Daily News.
n Jas. ]. Hill hasn't warned us
against something, will that some
thing please stand up and move that
the warning be made unanimous?
Taft and Capt. Butt broke away
from convention and looked into
w dSnlnRtOn snow WINDOWS, tnuf
proving they are OF the plain people
Live bees are sometimes shipped
on ice so az TO keep them dormant
during the journey. This is particular
ly the case with bumblebees which
have been taken TO New Zealand,
where they are useful in feriliZing
the red clover that has been intro
duced into the colony
Leopard leaped from a circus cage
in St Paul and clawed boy. Wonder
IL this is the boy who pokes Gagged
animals with a stick?
Think Of II, sword duel in a
Cuban parlor What do they serve
at pink teas in Havana?
Last year S795 boats passed through
the Suez canal
Less than six people out of every
hundred in India have ever learned
10 read or write
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03

ed beauty She seemed 10 be gazing
intently into the corridor.
II think your copy is good. said,
rs Nordlund tipped the pad for me to
see He shook his head.
~ can't get the expression | want.
That is the trouble, always The ex-
preston changes"
Changes? In a statue?'
There was clatter OF heels AZ the
entrance. A party OF tourists doing
the Louvre" with a guide. rushed in,
Circlcd the statue AT a dog-trot. and
filed out into the Sale de la Mel
pomene
Venus still gazed into the corridor,
but il seemed TO me that she looked
bored
Did you know Culberson?" asked
Nordund after a silence in which the
gray winter light of Paris had per-
Ccptibly faded
40" | said.
lie used to come here TO sketch.
Started with Palas. as We all do.
Queer how quickly an intellectual wO-
man -goddcss-w caries a man. Same
superior look all the timo--never
changes Well, Culberson ended here
Sketches Of her ladyshp Then he
aid il was sacrilcge, and stopped.
That meant that he had failed But
he used to spent hours proving
around tho statue, studying it until
ia knew every line and curve, and
inst the position her arms would take
( properly restored
Sometimes he sat for hours, mo-
.lr.ase CHI
stared over his head. too indifferent
10 be scornful don't like that bench
by the door Now man can sit
her"--und look at her--and still keep
lis solf-rcspect IT she wanted to
iool at YOU. she'd have TO turn her
head not just drop her eyes and
.aise them again, SO quickly you
Ouldn't he sure
laughed
"Culbereon became dominated Ivy
ono idca TO mount the pedestal. pm;
one hand on each OF those perfect
shoulders. and press his lips into the
futlc hollow at the base Of her neck
Ifc only lived for that
lie used To- Turk around tho gallery
ID the hope Of being locked In ~
bicht At last he succeeded. lie had il
plauned In the darkness Venus
seemed 10 him TO CLEAN with n pale
bat radiant light.
He climbed straight to her arms
tho stathc was restored 1.-The arms
hold out (invitingly He claspcd her
Kissed har throat, her eyes. her
lips, The marble arms slowly closed
around him.
Ono instant OF super bliss was fol
lowed Nv one of agony. Then the
arms loosenCd. and Culberson fell.
lifclcqe. AZ The foot Of the pedestal.
Tho guard heard the crash and
round him He raved for weeks in
tho hospital
Md aitcrward %"
oh. aft"rward his people came and
SCOT him lie gave up art Went int,>
tp4iness and did we'll %
NorGlund stopped suddenly and
cooked toward the door where 4
shadow wayercd \ man stepped for.
var9. taper in his hand.
Peg pardon sir he said civilly
10 - closing time " lie spoke To-
"ordlund a. though he know him. The
rICTcriu- ftEht- hr- bore scnt curious
d,rtiuc RAYS about the room one
shot up over the bust of Venus and
fingered IN the little hollow al the
base Of her throat
"All right, guard, said Nordlund
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03
PUPILS WILL BE TAUGHT
ART OF MAKING GARDENS
w. r. Burt Buys Eight Large Plots
of Ground to be Turned Into
Model Sections.

SAGINAW. Mich, Dee. 3.-W X.
Burt has bought eight large plots OF
ground for as many public schools on
the east side The grounds will be
turned into model gardens for the
teaching OF this art in the city s
schools.
II is his desire to have absolutely
perfect gardens. the equal of anything
OF the kind in the world. They will
be richly ornamental and enclosed
with specially designed metal fences,
and it Is said they will have no count.
orpart I'm the school system of any
city i'm the country. The gift Ia to be
administered through the city fedora
ton of womens clubs. which original
ed gardening in the public schools.
Mr.. Burt became interested in this
work. which has been carried on a
limited scale. some time ago.
II is said that this philanthropy was
inspired largely by an incident which
Mr.. Burt himself related recently. the
millionaire was visiting one of the
poorer sections OF the city and noticed
that the houses of laborerS. which had
for wears presented an uncOuth cX-
terror. were beautned with attractive
floral gardens and that roses were
climbing up over many of the porches.
He stopped 10 inquire the cause and
one Of the owners told him with much
pride that IL was the work of th"ir
little girl who had been taught garden
ing in the schools Burt said he there.
upon resolved that the work should
be spread throughout the city. con.
Cciving IL TO be one OF the public
schools finest products.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03

9TH fly in Uncle Sans 'intment
seems also ter be In his sugar BOWL"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03
A RENDEZVOUS WITH VENUS.
Rx Adelaide soule.

BY Adelaide SouIe.
passed down the long corridor
lined with statues-past Pan and
Adonis and family smiling Psyche
to the little room where the Venus
OF Milo stands alone in her lowell
ness.
sat down on one OF the red velvet
sofas near the window. Nordlund
sat at the other end. sketching.
Still working at the NorIns?"
said
Yes DO YOU know that no one
has yet made a good copy OF herr"
looked up at the Milo. towering
above us in her time-stained. mutilat
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03
TELL NE A CD
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NSCHILDREN'S"
~ PLAYTlME
AN INTRUDER.

Speckles, the yellow and black
goldfish, swan slowly around the new
resident of the fish globe. That's a
funny little fish" he thought brown
in color, and such big. round head
and long tail lie has d. funny name,
too for | heard mistress call him
Polywogg He's very shy, and won't
have thing to do with Silver and
me-"
SO the inquisitive goldfish swan
away. leaving poor Polywogg lone
some and longing 10 be back in the
biz pond where all his folks held con
certs every night.
Several days later Speckles told
Silver very excltedly that Polywogg' 5
tail was growing shorter and his head
larger. and Silver looked TO see Sure
enough. It was true After that two
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03

How long will il be before they
are playing Dr. Cooks records on the
monographs?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPONDENTS

No answers will be given in this
column to any further questions about
old coins or postage stamps.-M ISIS
Grey.
Dear Miss Grey: How can remove
a catsup stain from my white linen
dress? The stain has been there
some time, and has turned rust color.
Why do my bread and biscuits taste
SO strong of yeast?
INTERESTED READER.
A-Put a half cup of alcohol and
a cup OF hot water in a bowl and
lay the stained. place directly over
il. Leave it until the water has
cooled. II the stain has not all dis
appeared. repeat the process.
Professional cooks claim the aver
age housewife uses too much yeast.
They say half cake Of yeast is sur
fcient for six small loaves of bread
Perhaps this is your trouble
Dear Mss Grey: Will you suggest
name which would be appropriate
for social club of young girls?
Ala Petite"
Dear Miss Grey: Ny hair is very
thin and is still falling out. What
will check it? A READER.
A.--Shampoo once a week. Massage
scalp daily. Go bareheaded as much
as possible.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-03

9TH fly in Uncle Sans 'ntment
seems also ter be In his sugar bowl"
How long will il be before they
are playing DR.. Cooks records on the
monographs?
Christmas. however being a day
Of peace and good will. is not celebrat-
ed with the playing of football.
Man who was with Peary is going
back into the arctics, but won't say
Just where. VIII probably select a
place where there are no Eskimos to
queer him.
Maybe the Poet with the Coward's
Tongue" will give lie Gallienne A
tongue lashing. and let it go at that
Why must holiday books be so--oh
you know, so unbooky?
Everybody In the south hasn't hook
worm For instance. the lynchers
seem To be singularly free from
lethargy.
Were you over arrested before?"
asked the magistrate whose principal
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

A NICE siX-room brIcK; new; nlce To- cation and easy terms. S2.550. Sec owner. 15 North First Ave.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

A BARGAIN in 10. 20. 4O and up to l60 acre tracts. One-half mile west from Washington car line; old water; fine black sandy loam soil: close in to town. Will sell with very small pay ment down; balance long time. s per cent; or if you want to build house on the land will loan you your first pay ment 10 brild with See us about this. TWO 40-ACRE TRACTS. west. on Christy road. These are all in alfalfa and one has fair house. barn and or chard; twenty-five less per acre than any lands around it.
 4 BARGAIN in 5-acre lot. corner Of Center and Mcdowell road; has an east and north front. the best lot on Center. You will have to hurry.
 A 7-ROOM BRICK. furnished com plete; corner lot; lawn; shade. A good buy.
 A BROOM BRICK. modern, up to date; rented at S27 per month by the year Cheap. if taken with lease.
 S0 ACRES. west of fair grounds one mile and half; all in fine stand of al falfa; good house and barn. Will sell on easy terms
 MONEY TO LOAN at short notice.
 L. J. RICE & CO.,,
 g East Adams.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

FEN S HILDRETH. Land. Mining and Irrigation Law. room 21O Fleming Block: r. O. Box S47: telephone Red 3O21. Phoenix, Arizona. Public land scrip for sale.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

FOR SALE-Haying bitten off more than I can chew. offer good l-2 acre tract in the rapidly growing city of San Diego for s135. Its worth $500 and best small snap you ever had chance to buy. Terms on greater part. Call on or ad- dress J. W. Lyons, 507 First ave, Phoe- nix
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13
EXTRA SPECIAL.

We have just secured a fine 5-acre tract one-half mile this side of the In- dian School and close to Central avenue. The location is the best. Improved with d fairly good 3-roOm house and sleeping porch. Good well. pump. etc. If you are looking for a 5-acre tract, this is the one that will suit you.
 Look for our other advertisement Witch the Diamond for bargains. DICK ERDMANS REAL ESTATE AND
 INVESTMENT CO,
 i2-A4 North First Street
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

in halves or quarters.
 160 ACRES-Can be sold for s2OOO down balance long time. Seller will buy back after four years at the same price if purchaser desires.
 TWO 20-ACRE TRACTS close in. A snap if taken at once. LOTS in all parts of town at the best prices Also country property. It is our speciality to keep track of all snaps for the benefit of our customers Furnished and unfurnished houses for rent.
 w. K. JAMES REALTY CO,
 37 N. Center St.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

Within one block of the Washington street car line we have a well built four-roOm brick that 5000 will buy, 1T taken at once.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

FOR SAIE-For one week, very cosy 5-room cottage. two screened porches and front porch and qood shed. Lawn, flowers. eVergreens, fruit trees, plenty Of shade trees. chicken yard, etc. Near two car lines, S230o.00. Terms. 910 N. Fourth street.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

DON'T RENT-Buy home. We have 4-rOOm furnished brick house; large water in house; large lot to alley; two blocks from car line; near school. north west. which we can sell for 5000; Slf00 will handle it. IT you want an invest meut that can be easily sold at an ad- vanee.-look into this. Call at 127 N. SeCouf St.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

ONE OF BEST so acres in valley All will be in grain in short time 40 of it in alfalfa. S125.0O per acre. 1-2 cash. Regular water.
 PAGE, HANLIN & CO.
 43 West Adams st.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13
FOR sAlE-REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE

V FOR SALE.
 300 ACRES one mile from Peoria sta ton. all in grain last season. fenced. flood water. Price. SSo per acre. Extra good terms.
 40 ACRES three miles from Glendale, some in alfalfa, rest in grain. fenced, regular water. Price sl25 per acre.
 10 ACRES three miles from city. all in alfalfa, small house. Price S25OO
 10 ACRES orange land. fivs miles northeast of city. Orange groves on ev- cry side; sandy soil: very level. Price $2l0 per acre. Terms. only $6e0 down and balance on easy terms.
 FOR RENT-Very desirable furnished six-room modern brick house in fine To- cation.
 THE H. |. LATHAM CO.,, Adams Hotel Bldg, 115 North Center St.
 Offices Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13
PROFESSIONAL.

PROFESSIONAL. DI; O. l.. AIAHONEY ,s having made diseases of the eye. ear and HYvtV~ throat a speciality for sixteen years before .oming to Phoenix. win now resume the practice of his for West Washington St Office hours from to II am and 2 to pm.
 WHEN YOUR EYES REQUIRE AT TENTlON call on Harry Friedman. the optcian. who can fit your glasses sci entifically 40 South Center street
 DR. II. O. RAMSEY. veterinary sur geOn and dentist. Office cor. 1st Ave and Jefferson St Phone Black 9OOi. Residence 2i0 West Jefferson St. Phone Red S77l.
 FEN s. HILDRETH. Land. Mining and Irrigation Law, room 2l0 Fleming 5021. Phoenix. Arizona. Public land scrip for sale
 LADIES' TOILET PARLOR-Hair dressing. shampooing. electric massage treatment. Shirley & Shirley, 39 East Adams St. Phone Red S072.
 WHEN YOUR EYES require attention, call on Harry Friedman, the Optician, 70 South Center street
 PATENT ATTORNEYS-Fat copy rights, trademarks. American and for eign James R. Townsend, 43O Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles, Cal
 MRS. HALL. No F N 10th Ave, la dies and chidrens tailor: ladies' waists a speciality Mail card and will call.
 BARNETT F. MARKS, Attorney and Counselor Office 40ltO2 Fleming Bldg. ! Phoenix. Ariz. Patents secured.
 MIME. A. J. BARROWS. Scientific Palmist, and Spiritual Healer; public speaker. 22O North Second St DR. W. S. LOWE, Veterinarian. of- fee IT N. 1st Ave. office phone Red S9Sl. Res. Phone County 44.
 KELTY COLLECTION AGENC Fleming Bldg. Suite fOl-i02, Phoenix, | Ariz. Phone Black 9Sl1.
 MASSAGE-Mrs. NJ. F.. Miller, 7s [ Westmioreland Place. Telephone Red | Ss41.
 JULIEN ONFRAY. French gardener. | 2O9 East Van Buren.
 FOR RENT--MIscELLAN | FOR RENT-Restaur adjoining Casa | Loma hotel. Tempe Ariz. Address W. | J. Kingsbury. Tempe
 FOR HIRE-Good saddle horses Cow | boy Corral.
 FOR RENT-By month, pasture for 20 | head Of horses. Phone campbell Fran cis & Co. Suburban 116.
 FOR RENT--MlscElLANEous.
 FOR RENT Best guns at Galpin's.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-13

FOR SALE OR RENT-I35 acres school land. 1-2 miles from Phoenix. Small house, about 20 acres alfalfa: fenced; plenty of water. Splendid garden lands. Call on or address Wm. F.. Thomas, supervisors office