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must stand. When they get farther away they are allowed to sit
or knee, and at the greater distances to lie down. At a table beside
them is a scorer, who belongs to another company and whose bust
ness 1t Is to keep the score on every shot fired by each man. The
mans complete score consists of five shots, fired at command from
each of these distances, 200, 900, 500 and 600 yards; five shots fred
in thirty seconds from 200 yards, and the same number In half a min
ute at 800 yards and one '"skirmish rum In the skirmish run the
men start at 600 yards, and under orders fire two shots in thirty
seconds; then move forward half the distance at a walk and half
at a run to 500 yards and take two more in thirty seconds, come to
400 yards and shoot three in thirty seconds, to $50 yards and shoot
three in thirty seconds, to 800 and shoot five in thirty seconds, and
then to 200 and fire five shots in twenty seconds. The targets.
which are fired at in the skirmish run are silhouettes, life sized,
one of a man kneeling and one of a man lying down. At 600 yards
these two figures give very little space to hit, but the expert can
fill them both full of holes in a skirmsh run.
Merely operating an army rifle fast enough to shoot five times
in twenty seconds is the result Of skill attained by long practice,
and the unframed soldier can usually do scarcely anything in this
trial. BY a movement of the lever the empty cartridge is thrown
out. a new one placed in position from the magazine and the hammer
drawn back. This series of movements throws the soldiers piece
or rifle, completely out of position, and he has to get his sight back
upon the target again, all In the space of four seconds.
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Soldiers Enjoy the Work

Each battalion spends three o four weeks in camp every year,
and the men enjoy 1t immensely. Naturally the regular, who has
probably seen campaign service, feels very little thrill In pitching
a tent and sleeping in a blanket. but the men like the freedom and
tn change from the routine OF post life. Taking care of the camp
and shooting when weather conditions are good Is about all the
work they have to do. and the rest Of the time is spent in playing
ball o r some other amusement. Beside this pleasantness in the
mode OF life, the rifle range represents to them a chance to earn
honors and extra pay, and they take care to make the most OF their
chances. The round Of life in camp includes such service as would
be undergone in a campaign, when serving on detached duty, save
that the supply Of food is better aud more regular, and the dsv.a
work is fixed with considerable certainty. The men g a rule enjoy
the stay at the rifle range, as 1t represents something like a vacation
and has many attractive features, such as cannot be had in barracks
Dr. o a practice hike"
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Means More Pay for Soldier

If the soldier got a bulls eye, or five points, on every shot, be
would make $50 points out of this test. and he is put through it
twice, making his highest possible score 500 points. If he gets
so per cent Of that he is entitled to the rank of "marksman,' and
wears a medal on his dress uniform, beside getting 50 a month extra
pay. A man who gets so per cent ranks first class, 40 per cent;
second class and men who cannot get at least 40 per cent are UNI
classified. About one-half of a good company are "marksmen."
If man qualities as a "marksman" he is eligible to try for the
rank of "sharpshooter." The test is two scores. or ten shots, at
500 yards, ten at 1000 yards and ten at 500 yards. The last ten
shots are fired in one minute. A mar who passes this test with
60 per cent gets a still finer medal, SO a month extra pay and a
chance to try for the highest notch of shooting ability, the rank OF
expert rineman." The expert rifleman test consists of five shots
at 200 yards, slow fire, and five shots in thirty seconds. the same
at 800 yards and at 900 yards, ten shots at 1000 yards, slow fire,
and one skirmish run. To pass this test the candidate must get
24 out Of a possible 800 points, or 6S per cent. The expert rifle
man gets SIS a month extra pay and a medal. These various medals
are much priced as badges of efficiency and service. and when a
soldier is dressed up O parade in his best uniform he is very care
full to wear upon it every ornament his captain Will permit him.
such as medals, service bars and honor badges.
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What a Rifle Range is Like

The rifle range itself consists of a long strip Of ground covering
about $50 acres, running north and south 30 that the targets at the
north end are on the bank Of the Platte. BY this convenient situation
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Learning to Use the Weapon

When the soldiers are first taken out to the rife range each
year they are allowed what is called an instruction or preliminary
course. Under the close personal direction and with the help of
their officers they go through the prescribed shooting tests and are
acquainted with the conditions and what is expected of them. After
that they are ordered to shoot for their records, and their officers
take every precaution to see that they do their best within the rules,
since not only the pay Of the men depends upon their ability, but
also the standing Of the company and the regiment in the army.
When the firing begins for record, eight men are lined up,
one opposite each target. and 200 yards away. At this distance they
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Records Kept Accurately

Beside the scoring for individual soldiers, records are kept on
collective firing by companies. The companies fire three voleys
at 600, 500 and 1000 yards at silhouette targets, such Is are used
in skirmish runs, and three rounds at will at each of the three
ranges. The standing OF the company is figured up by a very com
plicated system Of tables from both the individual and collective
scores. The highest standing company in the Department of Mis-
souri, at the present time is III" company Of the Sixteenth infantry,
under the command of Lieutenant P. L. Smith, now at the range.
Every year a national competition is held in the army, for which
preliminary department shoots n held. The national competition
is held in Ohio, and the men from the Department Of Missouri will
be chosen at Sheridan. One man from each company is allowed to
take part in the competitive shooting, and the experts from the
Third battalion are already chosen. They will be Sergeant Robin
son, Company "E;" Sergeant MCGOWAN, Company IF" Private
Zumbuhl. Company &C." Sergeant Hornbuckle, Company III" Pi-
vate Noble, Company al" Corporal Floyd, Company "K;" Corporal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
MI-O-NA
RELIEVES STOMACH MISERY AL.
MOST IMMEDIATELY

II the food you ate at your last
meal did not digest, but laid for q
long time like lead on your stomach,
then you have Indigestion and quick
action should be taken.
OF course there are many other
symptoms of indigestion, such as bel
ching up of sour food, heartburn. dig
illness, shortness of breath and foul
breath, and II you have any of them,
your stomach is out OF order and
should be corrected.
Mi-o-na tablets have cured thous-
ands of cases of indigestion and
stomach trouble. II you have any
stomach distress, Mona will relieve
instantly.
But Mona unlike most co-called
dyspepsia remedies, does more than
relieve; it permanently cures dys-
pepsia OF any stomach trouble by put
ting energy and strength into the
walls of the stomach, where the gas
trio Juices are produced.
A large box of Mona tablets costs
but so cents at VIM. l.. Gokay's and
are guaranteed to cure or money
back. When others fail, Mi-o-na
cures. 1t is a producer of flesh when
the body is thin; it cleanses the stom
ach and bowels; purifies the blood
and makes rich red blood.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21

and misery. l advise all suffering
women to take Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound" MIS-. EMMA
WHEATON, Vienna, w. Va.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands of
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form of
female complaints, Inflammation, M
ceration, displacements, fbroid tumors,
irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prOstration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
upposed All edueatIon.

The Abecedarians were the followers
Of one Nikolaus Storch. clothmaker
Of Wittenberg, who fourished in 1922
He proclaimed fanatical views that
are commonly called Anabaptist, and
soon gathered a considerable follow
ing
The foundation Of their faith was
that 1t was best not to know how to
read, since the Holy Spirit would con-
vey knowledge Of the Scriptures direct
ly TO the understanding. They con-
tended. therefore, that as education
might be hindrance to salvation 1t
must be avoided as pest. They en-
couraged pupils t.. desert the schools
and universities and take up humble
trades
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Vienna, W. Val feel that I owe
the last ten years Of my life to Lydia
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
FOR SALE
Read This Twice

Nearly new two apartment house,
ten minutes walk from Bradford's
mill, price $500; cash required 5000,
balance long term per cent mort.
gage; after deducting taxes, interest,
and insurance this property will pay
you 3S7 per year on your 5000 invest
mOnt and will make liberal discount
for all cash.
Spruce and Hsmloe< Timber
Farm in Bennington county seven
miles from depot located on a good
hard road, good house and several
barns; good large fruit orchard; cut
sS. tons OF hay last year, estimated to
cut now over one million feet OF
spruce and hemlock, price $500 Will
accept q small piece Of city VI village
property as part payment aud will
leave the balance on mortgage until
timber Is cut and sold.
Send for new 1909 catalogue which
will be out the last of this month.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
BERflHGTOH BRIEFS.
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

briefly ilf IAnI nGaueta =
Mrs. Addie Elwell has taken a posi-
ton at the Soldiers home.
Miss Hannah Mccarthy of Benning-
ton Centre is confined to the house by
illness.
Oscar Berg, the Mill street butcher,
was in North Adams Wednesday on
business.
The road scraper was used Wednes-
day afternoon in cleaning out the gut
ters on Main street in preparation for
thaw.
Mrs. Edward McKale OF Grove St.
who has been confined 10 the house
by illness for the past few days Is
now able to be out.
A few from this town attended the
basket ball game in Williamstown
Wednesday evening between the st
Lawrence University and Williams.
The annual reception of the Fresh
man class of the local high school "a
the three upper classes will be held
in Foresters hall Friday evening
Goldsmith's orchestra has been en-
gagged to furnish music.
THE Travelling Salesman" has en-
| gagged service from the Rutland rail
road for the transportation of a G.
foot baggage car and 16 people from
Gloversville to Bennington on Feb
| 18th and from this town to North AID
| op,c IN tho fo1tcNuiuo dov
The funeral of George Joseph, sol
of Mr.. and Mrs James F. Cone. wa,
held from St Francis de Sales churcl
J Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
Rev. c. +. Provost officiated Tn,
bearers were Joseph Lee, John Baker
Jr., Robert Cummings and JOSEPH
Purcell. The remains were placed il
the receiving vault at Bennington
Centre.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
DROWNED IN PUMP PIT
Strange Fatal Accident on Valeour
Island Lake champIaln.

Burlington, Jan 21-Harry Jandreau
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Jand-
reau of this city, aged % years, and
Mr. Hoffman, were drowned in is in
ches Of water before either could re-
gain consciousness after both had
probably been stunned by one falling
upon his companion Tuesday after
noon at the country home of Supreme
Court Justict H. T. kellogg at Val
cour, seven miles south of Platts-
burgh n. Y.
Jandreau and Hoffman. both of
whom were employees of the Fairbanks
Engine company OF Albany, n. Y,
went to Valcour TO repair pump at
the home OF Justice kellogg. which is
located on the lake shore. Jandrsau
had descended to the bottom Of the
pump pit, which Is IA feet deep. and
was working on the pump when the
platform that supported his compan-
ion gave way and the latter was pre-
cipitated into the pit. both men being
knocked insensible by the collision
it is believed. They fell with their
heads under the surface Of the shall
low water and had persisted before
the accident OF which there were no
eye-witnesses, was discovered.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the moLey on q 50
cent bottle OF Greene's Warranted Sy-
rup OF Tar II It fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee q
% cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
Thompson's Pharmacy, c H Houghton
J. M. Ayres, A. 8. Hathaway
HARDWOOD d. Jtore,
9. r. q A. B. Hawkins
d. A. Ward, o. Il. Adams
B. A. Quinlan, H. G. Woodwork
W. h. GokAy, o. u. Adams Co
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
Estate of Hiram T. Madison.

CTATE OF VERMONT. ( The Honorable
y District OF Bennington, IS. Probate Court
for tho District aforesaid
To all persons Interested In the estate Of
Hiram II. Madison, late OF SALISBURY In said
District. deceased, GREETING;
WHEREAS said Court has assigned The Goth
day OF January next for examining and allowing
the account ofFrancis Rice, administrator Of the
estate OF said deceased, and for decree OF the
residue OF said estate TO the lawful claimants of
the same, and ordered that public notice there
OF be given to all persons Interested In
said eatate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous TO the day as.
signed In the Bennington Evening Banner a
newspaper published at Bennington in said
District.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified to APP
pear at the Probate once In Bennington la
said District, on the day assigned, then and
there to contest the allowance OF said account
n you see cause, aud 10 establish your right
rs heirs, legatees aud lawful claimants to said
| residue.
GIVEN UNDn MI HAND, this 18th day oil
GRACE 3, HOLT, Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
OxYDONORs

and other Dlaductive Instruments In
vented by DR.. Sanche can be seen or
purchased at Griswold's. The blood
food known as HYDROTONIC can al
so be purchased there, Sample bot.
ties may be procured by those wishing
to try It.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21

f. Rnkham's Nege-
table Compound.
Eleven years ago l
was a walking
shadow. had been
under the doctors
carebutgotnorelief.
My husband per
suaded me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegeta BILE Com
pound anditworked
like a charm. 1t re-
lieVed all my pains
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-21
Notice

To the people of Bennington and vi
cinity: New store. new stock and
very low prices prevail at our store.
II you wish any dry goods or clothing
for yourself or family call on j. Levin
at the old Drysdale store, corner Of
North and River streets. You will be
sure to save rs cents on every dollars
worth purchased.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25

With thirty-six out of the forty two
counties in South Carolina "dry" it
seems to US that there is but one thing
for the next legislature to do, so far
as the liquor traffic is concerned, and
that is to pass statewide prohibition
bill. In doing this we believe that the
legislature would not only be doing
what is right and proper, but it would
be giving the majority of the people
what they want. In passing such a
bill it would be we'll to make it so
strangent that it would do away with
the various clubs in those cities and
towns which now have them. Then
it would he cup to- the people to see
that the law is enforced.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25

Our Assistant, Mr.. D. R. Haiti
wanger. with his family is confinedto
his home OF account of the illness CT
his wife.
Mr.. Haltiwanger is very unfortu-
nate. 1t has been only short while
ago when typhoid fever enterted his
home and now again comes his un-
fortunate sickness. It is hoped that
he may soon take his place at the
desk where his work is invaluable
to US.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLYN A.

IeAlllStOu SOuuty.
By Geo. S. Drafts. Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, J. D. Nunamaker made suit
to me, to grant her letters of ad-
ministration of the estate Of and effects
of Mrs G. NJ. Nunamaker.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Mrs G NJ Nunamaker
deceased, that they be and appear, before
me, in the Court of Probate. to be held
at Lexington, G.. H., S. c., on 9th day
Of Sept, 1909. next. afrcr publication
hereof at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
SHOW cause, if any they have, why the
said administration should not be grant
ed.
r,Given under my hand, this 25th day
of August. Ammo Domini. 1909.
George S. Drafts, L. S.
Probate Judge, Lexington county, S. G.
Published on the 18th day of Sept.
1909, III the Lexington Dispatch. 2w44
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25

Lexington county has made consld-
erab}e progress along the line of build
ing roads during the last couple years
and it is to be hoped that the people
will take enough interest in the mat
tor TO keep them up once they have
been put in proper condition by the
county authorities. Let the overseers
make strong effort in this direction
and results are hound to follow
There are at present about 20 hands
on the gang, which is located IN
Swansea section, where they are
doing some fine work, it IS sad.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
Rural Carriers Assn to Meet.

The Tri-C County R. L. G. Association
of Lexington, Aiken and Saluda coun-
ties will hold it's regular annual meet
ing at Saluda, on Labor Day, Sep
tember 9Th. The State president, MIR.
Thos. E. Wicker, of Newberry, will
be there and we hope to see all the
boys out, not only our old members,
but also those who have not yet join
ed. Everybody come, both regulars
and substitutes and let US enjoy the
day and confer together for the good
or the service.x W. q. Hare,
Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
ximnaugh in the North.

Mr.. Jno. L. Mimnaugh, head of the
great department. store of the J. L.
Mimnaugh Co., in Columbia, is in the
northern markets, and is sending boat
loads of new goods by every freight
and express. These goods are being
opened daily and the new styles are
attracting wide attention. In the
meantime every vestige Of summer
goods is being sold at great reductions.
Visit Mimnaugh's now.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
Alfred ]. Fox,
Real Estate
and Insurance,
LEXINGTON, S. C.
LEXINGTON,

1Sh. p. engine and boiler,
so saw gin, conenser and press,
shingle saw, l thresher No. 3.
10E acres / miles from Steed-
man, 80 acres open land, 5 room
dwelling.
1O7 acres 81 miles from Lexing-
ton, 80 acres open land, 8 room
dwelling, barn and stables, tim
Der to cut $4,000 feet lumber.
rs acres 3 miles from Lexing-
ton On Red Bank creek, 80 acres
open land, 4 room dwelling.
SO acres II miles from Lexing-
ton, 15 acres open land, 50 acres
round timber that will cut 5000
boxes.
One half acre lot in Lexington.
8 room dwelling.
20 40 acres near Lexington,
timbered.
124 acres, 81 mills from Barr;
so acres open land. S Room
dwelling, 2 barns and other out
buildings, easy terms.
26I acres near Saxe-Gotha
mills, 6 room dwelling, outbuild-
ing. good orchard, plenty water.
lOS acres 4 miles from Barr
"a acres open land near church
and school.
Stationery engine ~ II. p.
1 Boiler, IS II. P.
/ Saw Mill & Fixturs.
1874 acres near SAKE Gotha Mills
165 acres one mile from Lexing-
ton depot; rs acres cleared ; young
orchard; creek runs through
place; fruit never fails.
20 acres near Lexington.
One lot in town of Lexington.
60 acres within one mile Of
Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty
Of water on the place.
One lot on Main street of Lex
ington; good building.
80acres Q miles from Lexington
Plenty water. Fruit never fails.
IS acres near Lexington. Good
for truck. Fruit never fails.
$50 acres 81 miles from South.
ern railway. 60 acres open land.
Fruit never fails. Good orchard
on the place. Two buildings.
25 resident lots in town OF Lex
ington.
45 acres, 3 miles from Lexington,
9 acres open land. Plenty water.
95 acres, z miles from Gilbert
rs acres open land, IS acres
round timber, 35 acres boxed
timber, 2 4-room houses,
barn and stables. Church and
school house within 2 miles Of
place.
One large lot, Groom dwelling
and barn on Main Street, Lex
ington.
100 acres, 80 acres open land,
dwelling and barn, church and
school within one mile, 5 miles
from CASTOR, 6 miles from Swan
sea.
8 acres, good dwelling near
Lexington.
81 acres 81 miles from Chapin,
5room dwelling, and outbuildings
40 acres open land.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25

The Columbia State has succeeded
in raising thesl1 900 for the monument
fund, and more, too. The subscriptions
keep rolling in, and it is likely that
the amount will reach nearly 81, 600.
When it comes to raising funds for
worthy causes The State has no equal
IN this country. All praise to The
gtate and to those whe have contributed
to this most worthy cause!
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
Miss Lille Hendrix At Tapp's.

Miss Lille Hendrix, of Lexington,
ia no " with The James L. Tapp, Co.,
Columbia, in the millinery and suit
department. She will be glad to see
her Lexington friends which are many
when they are in the city.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
READi READ!. READ!

355 acres of good farm land in high
state of cultivation. About 100 acres
cleared. Balance in woods, some
timber, good bottom land. Will aver
age bafe of cotton per acre, S5 to so
bushels of corn, Is ac:es stumped.
Large room dwelling with all neces-
sary outbuildings. Peach, peare and
apple orchards. Good mill site, good
wheat and oats land. G.. n. & L. rail-
road divides this tract at Bsllentine,
s. G. For further particulars write or
call on . , a... ...
CHAS. w. CROMER & CO.,
Mimnaugh Bldg, Columbia, s. G.
Phone 420.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
millinery
SHOES! SHOES!

Sensational selling in shoes, for men, WON
children. The prices are very low
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
EARRIED:

Mr.. Warn Younce and Miss Emmer
Rister of this County, were united in
the Holy bonds of matrimony on Aug.
IS. 1909. Thos. J. Cupstid officiating.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
Daisy Reception.

In honor of the Children's Sewing
Society of Lexington, there will be
given at the home of Mr.. W. P. Roof,
August 31st, Daisy Reception, to
which everybody is cordially invited.
Further announcements later.
:; Committee, Womans' Aid Society.