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Evening star., 1909-06-30
Overhauling Revenue Cutters.

The United States revenue cutter
Apache which has been undergoing re-
pairs at Baltimore shipyard. will re-
turn to service within the next day or
two, the work on the vessel having been
completed. The overhauling of the cut
ter was done at the Skinner shipyard. and
while at the yard the vessel was fitted
with a new mainmast, her machinery was
thoroughly overhauled and the hull of the
shin was cleaned and painted. The
Apache Is now at the Arundel cove sta
ton OF the service having her outfit put
aboard preparatory TO resuming active
summer cruising on the Potomac and
Chesapeake bay.
The cutter Onondaga is at a Norfolk
shipyard receiving a general overhaulng
that will require several weeks TO COM
plete. As soon as the work is done the
ship Will resume duty on her station on
the Atlantic coast from the Delaware
hi . q I u.atar ~ t'ann LattI..A
Evening star., 1909-06-30

heads of tobacco grown in lower Mary
land and sent to Alexandria for trans
shipment to Baltimore via steamer. This
is the first shipment of tobacco in large
quantities TO Alexandria that has been
made for several weeks.
The schooner Ames, which is loading
ties at Somerset Beach, is expected 10
complete her cargo this week, and will
sail for Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1909-06-30
Ancient Astrolabe Plowed Up.

instrument, called an astrolabe, used by
navigators for taking latitude from the
sun and stars before the quadrant or
sextant was invented, was plowed up In
the soil in field near Ross. Renfrew
county, Ontario, Canada. The astrolabe
was invented in the early thirteenth CEN
tury, and was a development of earlier
instruments for observing the heavenly
bodies, some of them dating back to the
tirae of the Phoenicians. You can find
them in all museums of antiquities In
Europe. Those that Columbus used are
still preserved, and similar relics OF Eng
lish. French, Spanish, Portuguese and
Italian navigators are found in the collec-
tions of astronomical instruments in the
capitals of Europe. This particular
astrolabe, which was plowed up near
Ross. was made of brass and bears the
name of the maker and the date 1903. 1t
weighs three pounds, is five and a half
inches in diameter, and although the
surface was covered with rust it was cas-
lily cleaned and Is still in an excellent
state of preservation.
1t is definitely known that Champlain
passed that way. because he describes his
route in 1913 with great precision. 1t is
also certain that he carried an astrolabe.
perhaps more than one, because in his
diary he frequently speaks of taking OBJ
servations with that instrument, but he
does not allude to having lost one, and
continues to report his observations after
he passed far beyond that spot. Never
theless many people believe that the as
trolabe discovered in 1867 was acciden-
tally dropped there by Champlain in 1913
Champlain's Mission.
S.eur Samuel de Champlain at the age
of thirty-tive or thirty-six years entered
upon naval career and in a subordi-
nate position made his earliest voyage to
the Atlantic coast of North America. In
-
ernor of Dieppe, conceived the idea of
planting a colony in the new world, OF
removing thither his family and of fin
ishing there his earthly career. He ac-
cordingly obtained from Henry w COM
mission. and. associating with himself in
the enterprise several merchants, he sent
out an expedition TO make general sur
vey, To fix upon a suitable place for =
Evening star., 1909-06-30
Busted

Many a man goes broke-in Health
then wealth. Blames his mind
rays it don Z work right: but all the
ime it's 6,s 6o:peis. They don't work
liver dead and the whole system gets
:logged with poison. Nothing kills
good, clean-cu brain action like con-
,tipation. CASCARETS viii relieve
Ind cure. Try 1t now ~
CASCARETS Ice Q boz tor weeks
treatment Andruggists. Biggest seller
u sSs world Million hns.s ~o..s
Evening star., 1909-06-30
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner William Cunningham, cedar
posts froma river point, at Alexandria;
schooner Sullivan Sawn, lumber, from
a North Carolina point to dealers, tug
Camilla. with tow from a down river
point: schooner Eloise. lumber, from
North Carolina to this city: sloop Daisy,
at Alexandria, to load merchandise for
Pennington, Md; schooner Bette Moore,
cord wood. at Alexandria TO dealers;
schooner \. H. Quinby. lumber from the
Rappahannock river to dealers at this
city; tug Minerva. with a tow of sand
and gravel carrying lighters from a
DOWN river point.
Departures.
Schooner Oscar. light. for a down river
point to load back TO this city; schooner
Ear, Biscoe. light, for Mattox creek to
Dad cord wood for this city: tug De-
lance, towing a tie-laden barge from
Potomac creek for Norfolk, en- route to
New York: buseye Grape Shot, light, for
4 lower river point 10 load cord wood
nack TO this city; tug Capt. Toby. with a
tow of lighters for a river point; barge
Howrd Neff. railroad ties, from Alex
Indria for Philadelphia: tug John Miller,
towing light scowS to Little Hunting
-reek to load clay for brickyards here;
iattie Maud. light from Alexandria for a
Potomac point.
Memoranda.
Schooner John McGinnis will return to
Virginia point to load lumber: schooner
Oakland is at Potomac point loading
for the dealers here; schooner Silver
Star is at a river point loading for the
iealers here; schooner Mayfower is in
Wades bay loading cord wood: schooner
William H. Mcclure is in Nomni creek
oading for Baltimore: tug Southern has
sailed from Baltimore with a tow of
harges for a bay point: tug NJ. NJ Davis
i at the capes of the Chesapeake. wait
ng the arrival of ice-laden vessels bound
To this city.
Aboard the Potomac and Chesapeake
inc steamer Capital City. which arrived
lere this morning. were several hogs
Evening star., 1909-06-30
His Natural Glass.

From the Baltimore American.
'.Tramps are class of people who do
not seem TO ME to live at all They
simply yegetate."
We'll. they really are beats. you
know
Evening star., 1909-06-30

settlement and to determine what pro-
vision would be necessary for the accom-
modation of his colony. De ChasteS in
vited Champlain TO accompany him. Per
mission was readily accorded by Henry
", with the command that he should
bring back careful and detailed report
of his explorations Champlain was thus
made the geographer of the king.
Chastes left Honf1eur on the 10Th of
March, 1903. 1t consisted of two vessels,
one commanded by Pont Grave, a dis
tinguished fur trader and merchant, who
had previously made several voyages to
the new world, and the other by Sieur
Prevert, both of them from the city of
ST. Ma1o. On their arrival at Tadoussac
preparations were at once made Tor an
exploration of the ST. Lawrence. While
these were in progress Champlain ex-
plored the Saguenay for distance of
thirty or forty miles. This survey of
that river was probably the first ever
made by European explorer. Cham-
plain and a complement OF sailors. with
several Indians as guides and assistants,
then proceeded up the st. Lawrence. They
explored the bays and tributaries, OBJ
serving the character of the soil, the for
ests, the animal and vegetable products.
including all the elements OF present and
prospective wealth. On reaching the La
chine Rapids. above Montreal. their prog
ress was abruptly terminated.
Champlain Immediately organized an
other party 10 examine the southern
shore of the Gulf of st. Lawrence. Hay-
ing obtained such information as they de-
sired of the country still further south.
and of the copper mines in the region
about the Bay of Fundy. and secured a
valuable cargo of furs. which was a sub
ordinate purpose of the expedition, the
party returned to France, arriving at
Havre de Grace on the 10th of Septem-
ber, 1908.
Champlain's Elaborate Report.
Champlain Immediately applied himself
to the preparation of an elaborate re-
port of his explorations. and in few
months ii was printed under the sanction
of the king and given to the public.
1t was two months after the return oe
this first Canadian voyage of champl in
when Sieur de Monts succeeded in form
ing an association of merchants. who
were lured by the prospects Of the profits
OF the fur trade, and, with Champlain
still in the capacity of geographer OF the
king, they led forth their company of 10
men-lahorers. artisans and soldiers--of
whom about tWo-thirds were to remain as
colonistS.
Champlains duties as an explorer and
seographer began at once. He proceeded
i'm a barge of about eight tons. acconpa-
MED by several gentlemen. sailing in ad-
vance of the vessel exploring the south
ern coast of the peninsula OF Nova SEQ
tia. He examined the coast from the
mouth of the st. Croix to the Penobscot
He was interested in the beautiful is
lands which fringe the coast particularly
Evening star., 1909-06-30

Miss May Many Fletcher and Currell
Elgin Tiffany were married at the home
of the bride in Warrenton. Va. Miss
Fletcher is the second daughter of T. y.
Fletcher and is one of the most popular
and attractive girls i'm town. She is
also well known in the society of Bali
more and Washington, where she has
visited.
Evening star., 1909-06-30

Mrs. Lena o. Ray has filed a bill for
an absolute divorce from George F.. o.
Ray. The parties were married in 1899.
and live near Monrovia, Md.
Evening star., 1909-06-30
The Vernacular.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
Yes; ! went all to pieces
And them"
1T took me some time TO collect my
sei1.'
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19
THE LATE LEGISLATURE.

All that the twenty-fifth legisla- done. Though we should not pass judgment upon it's accomplishments, it is allowable to form impressions of them, to review the work of the session and make predictions as to the results. On one thing there is a general impression. That is that there has been little constructive leg islation: little calculated to leave the statute books better than they were found. while there was much taken from the statutes which has left them worse
 II is a curious and almost Unpre- cedented thing in legislation. that the more important legislation, embracing some bad legislation, has been enacted in the face of a majority which would have done differently if it had been left free; rather if it had left itself free. Much has been done that will have to be undone and which we believe will be undone two years hence. so that those who are not quite satisfied with the work of the legislature may look forward with hope
 That there has been some benefi- cial legislation is admitted. It was unavoidable in the great mass of legislation.
 The cause for much of the bad legislation is found in the fact that a comparatively small but active group of members brought with them a grouch against the administration and through the instrumentality of the caucus the grouch was made to permeate the majority. Hence much of the legislation was born of spite. It was impossible that it should bloom into usefulness. It is the more re- grettable that a body of many men of ability and of a good average of public spirit should have failed to make the most of their opportunities
 While we regret that the legisla- ti,re has not done more good and less harm, we shall hold it's members in mind as body Of pleasant gentlemen who found themselves in unfortunate circumstances
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the office of the Grand Secretary of the Independent order of Odd Fellows, Geo. A Mintz, at Phoe- nix, Arizona, to Monday. April ,. 1909, at 12 o'clock NJ, for the printing, bind ing, finishing and delivery of 400 copies of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, L O. O. F, for the year 1909, the same to be printed on 4S-pound book paper, bound in 60-pOund cover paper, uni form in type and quality and style of work with the proceedings of 1908 and previous years, to be delivered to the Grand Secretary, together with the original copy. as per provisions of Arti- cle XV. Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Arizona, the printed copies to be delivered within thirty days af- ter receipt of copy. Bid to include compiling and printing index. The privilege of rejecting any and all bids is reserved. GEO. A MINTZ,
 Chairman Printing Committee.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19

It is with feelings of mingled relief and regret that we announce that it is all over.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19
THE MINORITY.

The republican members of the leg islature have given as good an ac- count of themselves as it was pos sible for gentlemen so hopelessly in the minority to do. Messrs. Day and Breen in the council against their ten democratic colleagues succeeded in blocking or tempering a great deal of what they believed to be unwise legislation, and they furthermore sue ceeded in forcing through or contrib uting to a great deal of redeeming legislation. Though they often found themselves helpless they were never hopeless or discouraged and never for a moment ceased to look for an op- portunity to save something from the legislative wreck, and incidentally to perplex the majority, which they sue ceeded in doing in a greater measure than two against ten could have req sonably been expected to do.
 The minority in the house was so SHldi llldl ll was uIldDie lO dNdli It. self of the sometimes obstructing one third vote and so were unable to make any headway against any of the purely caucus measures. But they were always vigilant and alert and established records of which they may be proud. Messrs. Bray, Coalter, Doan. Shaw, Gibbons, Moore and Reed may return to their constituents without flinching.
 IL is not our purpose to convey the idea that republicans are better, wiser or more patriotic than democrats. We have little doubt that if the num- bers had been reversed other condi- tions would have been reversed. The usefulness of the majority was i'm paired by its unwieldy strength.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19
50 PER CENT OF THE POPULA
 HON OF THE U. s.

live in rural districts, remote from physicians or drug stores, and they are obliged to depend upon proprie- tary medicines to very great ex- tent
 To the women in these homes such standard remedies as Lydia. E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound come as a boon and a blessing. Records show that it has cured more women of these dread feminine ills than any other remedy.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19

There are many good things to be said of the late legislature. One of them is that it was not populistic.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19

All members of the legislature and their friends should have sitting made by Medley before leaving Phoenix. MT. Mealey's portraits are the standard. Fine work, large or small. No tickets or schemes; nothing but the finest work at fair prices. Sittings made from g a. m. tO f D. m. I attend in person to all sittings. NJ. w. Medley. 29 $. Second St. old Hartwell studio.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19
Massie & Sons

IA w. Washington. Phone Main 257.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19

Remembering what has been said of a woman who is scorned we con template with horror a whole wo- mans club scorned.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19

The well meant endeavOrs of Messrs. Hunt, St Charles and the others who endeavored to pass the pie to the reporters, is as fully ap- preciated as if the intended benefi- ciaries had received the pie.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19

Though there are several items in the appropriation bills which might have been omitted. there was a gen eral purpose to hold down the tax levy without crippling the efficiency of the government.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-19

In the mass of enacted bills we fail at a casual glance to discover the law preventing chickens from running at large.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-16
WHITE CREEK

A much respected and beloved res
ident of White Creek passed away
wnen Emily Myers Rouse, wife OF
John Rouse died Sunday, September
-. at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Benedict Ward Niles. Although in
frail health and a great sufferer the
end came quickly and suddenly. Mrs
Rouse was born February 20, 1926 in
Old Saratoga. January 20, 1861 she
was united in marriage to Mr.. Rouse
the greater part of her life being
spent i'm North Adams. For the past
ten years she mas resided here. Her
happy nature and pleasing manner
won for her many friends. The fun
eral was held from the home of her
daughter Tuesday, September IA and
was largely attended. The many
beautiful floral tributes from friends
here and elsewhere added but another
testimony of the esteem in which Mrs
Rouse was held by her many friends.
She is survived by her husband and
daughter, two grandchildren, Robert
and Jean Niles, three sisters, Mrs.
Dodd of saltwater, Mrs. Jennie Car
penter and Mrs. Mary Ashmore of
North Adams, Mass. One brother,
George Myers lives in Hoosick. The
interment was i'm the family lot in
North Adams.
Letter to o. M. Barber
Bennington, Vt.
Dear Sir: AS your business is to
get people into and out. of trouble
suppose you consider their paint; 1t
makes 'em almost as much trouble as
money, except of course matrimony.
They buy poor paint good deal;
they don't mean to; they don't know
any better; they buy without think
ing. Bad paint isn't good. 1t looks
good enough for year; then begins
to get rusty: but changes so slowly,
one don't notice ii.
Looking isn't all The business of
paint is to keep a house dry inside
the wood and iron of it; keep it from
rotting and rusting. Takes good paint
to do it.
Good and bad paint are sold at one
price or about that. One can't go
by the price at all; as with lawyers,
the price has nothing to do with good
ness or badness; and costs are worse
vet: the painter and sheriff come in
for their share.
But the probability is that a man,
who paints Devoe, will come out on
top.
f. w. Devoe & Co.
p. 3. D..A. Ward sells our paint
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-16

pound. After taking one ana one.
half bottles of the Compound, ] am all
right again, and | recommend 1T to
every suffering woman" MRS. MAY
DEAL, Winchester, Ind.
Hundreds of such letters from girls
and mothers expressing their gratitude
for what Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has accomplished for
them have been received by The Lydia
Il. Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn,
Mass.
Girls who are troubled with painful
or irregular periods, backache, head
ache, dragging-down sensations, faint
ing spells or Indigestion, should take
immediate action to ward off the seri.
Gus consequences and be restored to
health by Lydia L. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. Thousands have been
restored to health by its use.
If you would like special advice
about your case write cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice Ia free,
and always helpful.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-16
EAST ARLINGTON

Miss May Shuffieton is in Benning-
ton attending school.
Miss Pauline Webb has returned to
her school in Rutland.
Henry Shuffieton spent Sunday
with relatives in Bennington.
Robert Walsh and Lawrence Niles
were in Bennington Saturday.
Octave Godette has moved to Rut-
land Where he has employment.
Mrs. NJ. o. Schutt was in Rupert
the past week for few days visit.
Burr and Burton students OF this
village returned to their studies Mon
day.
Harry Powers of New Haven. Conn.
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. |. ]. War
ner.
Mrs. Harley Clearwater of Troy
spent Friday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. Walsh.
John McNaulty has returned from
Proctor where ne has been working
for a few weeks.
J. b. Webb and granddaughter, Ce-
liza l Blair have gone to Ohio for a
few weeks visit.
James Murray has resigned his pc
sition at the Hale factory and has
gone to Michigan.
Walter Moore of Brooklyn, ~ Y,
is at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Hiram
Brown for a few days.
Verne Blodgett of Brandon was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
ShufIieton over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Judson entertain
ed Dr. j. |. Cochrane and family for
a few days the past week.
Mrs. Isaac Pillsbury returned from
Schenectady Tuesday where she has
been spending the summer.
Miss Nellie Higgins has, returned
from Rutland and will commence her
school at Mt. Pleasant Monday.
Mrs. Myron Cole has been in So.
SALISBURY for few days helping to
care for her brother, Fred Corey.
Miss Eleanor Burt has been home
from Bennington the past week owing
to the illness of her father, George
Burt.
Misses Tura and Stella Dennison
have returned from few weeks visit
in Salem. They were accompanied
home by their aunt, Miss Priscilla T.
Frazier.
Mrs. E. L. Bailey who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. S. Phillips re-
turned to her home in Middletown'
Conn, Tuesday accompanied by Mrs.
Phillips.
Services at the NJ. E. church next
Sunday as follows: Preaching at 10:
80 a. m, followed by Sunday school.
Christian Endeavor at 6:45 and
preaching at 1880 p. m.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-16
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told Briefly
for Busy Readers.

Miss Annie Mcdonald of Main St,
attended the fair in Manchester We'd
nesday
Oysters are now in season. Try
one of "Pete's" delicious stews or fFys
at the White Kitchen lunch, 81 West
Main street.
Mrs. John H. Warren OF this place
and son George of Rutland, left yes
terday for visit with her daughter,
Mrs Goldsmith of Boston.
For sale-Household furniture
stoves, kitchen utensils, etc, also sec
ond hand clothing, corner Main sand
Depot streets, beginning Wednesday,
september Is. Open days and even
ings.
Freight traffic over the Chatham d.
vision which has been dull during a
portion of the summer, is picking up
again. Extra freights are being run
nightly, and sometimes two engines
are used to haul the load
Apparatus for taking physical meas
urements has been installed at the
YpM. @. A.. All members of the
gymnasium classes will be required
to pass a physical examination for
their own benefit and protection.
The addition to the plant OF Holden
Leonard & Co, which has been in the
course of construction for several
weeks is progressing rapidly. When
completed it will accommodate sew
eral looms. For the past few weeks
tne mill has been running full time
with practically all hands at work.
The Freshman class of the local
high school held its first meeting i'm
mediately after the close of school
Wednesday evening. The following
officers were chosen: Lowell Waite,
president; Ray Resseguie. vice presi-
dent. Guy Harmon. treasurer and Ray
Mccormick. secretary A miniature
bridge rush. took place on School
street after the meeting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-16
WEST ARLINGTON

Some of the farmers are cutting
their corn.
Quite a few farmers are erecting 81
los this fall.
J. C. Poor and family spent Sunday
in Cambridge.
Miss Clara Hanaman returned from
New York Saturday.
Miss Winifred Bailey is attending
school at Manchester this fall
This is fair week at Manchester
and everyone is planning to go.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the fair at Manchester this
week
Miss Elsie Harrington resumed her
studies at Burr and Burton seminary
Monday.
Frosts hold off well and farmers
are hoping for a few nice days to rip
en- corn.
Mrs. e. G. Farnham and son re-
turned from a visit in Salem, n. Y,
last week.
The schools began this week with
Miss Bessie Haskin and Miss Estella
Harrington as teachers.
The Lend a Hand society will meet
at the home of Mrs. Emerson Hurd
next week Thursday afternoon.
Il. G.. Farnham, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Poor and Mrs. William Hover of Shu-
shan were in Manchester last week
Wednesday.
II. T. Eaton is painting and other
wise beautifying the John Lockwood
house. Charles yelling of Jonnson'
vile is the artist.
The West Arlington nine are sorry
the SALISBURY boys have formed so
poor an opinion of them. Had we
been given only "a hours warning of
their coming the boys would all have
been on hand, but from s until Ii o.
clock in the morning is rather short
notice and especially on the week of
the Cambridge fair. Those who were
not at the fair were at work and
could not be gathered together in so
short time. II was what the boys
call mot a fair deal" We are not
giants. neither do we run from them
for giants are not always victorious
in these days any more than they
were in David's day.