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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told Briefly
for Busy Readers

Edward McCue is i'll from the
grip
Mrs. Charles Briggs spent Saturday
In Troy.
Miss Eva Sibley was in Troy for a
part of the day.
Miss BESSIE Costello is passing the
day in Troy and Albany
Charles McNary of Piusfeld spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Jesse Carpenter has returned from
few days stay in New York.
Justin Kellogg Of Bennington Cen
ter is spending the day in Troy.
Harry Bishop of searsburg is visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Eugene
Briggs.
Mrs. John Whitney of North street
is confined to the house by a severe
attack OF the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Ryder of North
Adams passed Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Greenslet
Master Raymond Percy OF South
street who has been quite i'll from
bronchitis is recovering
The Hook and Ladder company
held a special meeting Sunday. ON
GERS were nominated for the coming
year.
{ Joseph j. Daley of this village il
IN annaor hara with npnp,op Vbornp
sons "Old Homestead" company a
: the opera house Monday evening
January ..
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
BERHlNGT0N BRIEFS
Ne~s Of the Town ard Village Told Briefb
for Busy Readers

Miss Edna Walbridge who is
teaching school at Hancock, Mass, is
home for the Christmas vacation.
Mrs. George Fenwick is moving
from Hillside TO Elm street.
Miss Christina Hewitt of Adams
visited friends in town Sunday.
John Sloat is moving into his for
mer home on School street.
Miss Leila PERCY of Gage street
spent Sunday in North Bennington.
Mrs. Anna Riley of Spring street
who has been so seriously i'll is i'm
proving.
Ward L. Lyons, manager of the
Roster store is in New York City on
business.
Earle Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs
William Bailey spent Saturday in
North Adams
Mrs. George Moore Jr., of Gage st.
was taken to the Troy City hospital
today for an operation for append
citis.
No better gift for a child than q
pretty hat. Now is the time to buy
one at one-third off at the New Yorl
Millinery Parlors, Library Building.
Catamount Commandery, Unite'
Order of the Golden Cross, will hol,
their first meeting in their new room
over the Bennington Gas Light com
nopv fOrp,orlv oonupiad 1,tr Tho Ordo
of Good Templars on Tuesday even
Ing. A class of 16 candidates will b
received
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
Xmas Blankets

Handsome Bath Robe biahNe's
1925 TO $500.
blankets by the yard ior pain
Robes 30c per yd.
The famous Beacon Bed Blanket
$3.50 up
crib Blankets 45c, soc, 75c-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19

or course some one is down on
your list for a pair of slippers.
Why not purchase them here
where the assortments are large
and the prices low. Buy your hus-
band a pair-Buy your wife a pair
Buy your brother a pair-Buy
your sister pair-Buy somebody
else's sister a pair-Buy the boys
and girls a pair-Buy the baby a
pair
Mems Felt Slippers, felt soles SOC
Mems Calf Romeo slippers, kid
lined ............... 5000
Mems Tan and Black Kid Slip
pers ....Sl.00, $l.25 and $3.50
Mems Indian Moccasins ....s1.e5
Mems Shoes ....S2.0O to $500
Boys Slippers 800. 45c TO Sl.25
Boys Shoes ........9Sc to $500
Children's Red Felt Slippers. felt
soles. sizes to 8. Soc Sis to
2, 35c.
Children's Felt Juliets, firfelt trim.
med. to S. soc; SIX to IL, csc;
liz to ., 75c.
Children's Indian Moccasins. go.
.........,......... 75c TO $1.0o
Babies Soft Sole Shoes In fancy
colors Observation-Disclosures. Doc
Women's Indian Moccasins .Si.35
Compare our prices on fek
footwear with other stores and you
will find our prices are from Doe
20 75c a pair lower than any other
store. This is a big statement but
We ear prove II TO your satisfae-
ton.
ladies' 81 and S1.25 red. gray and
brown Felt Juliets, firfelt trim
med, ................ re
women's $3.50 Felt slippers. an
colors .................. Sbo
women's $3.50. sl.75 and sac
Felt Jullets $50
women's Felt slippers. leather
soles. lined. plush trimmed iSo
Women's all Felt slippers, felt
eoles .................. fos
women's Boudoir slippers .s1.ee
High Cut Skating Shoes for Boys
......s......s .......N1 10 So.st
High Cut Shoes for Girls .......
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Sl.1o 10 SS.os
Women's Shoes .......S2 10 $6.eo
Lowest prices on Leggins. Cal
ters. Oyershoes and Rubbers.
! q n@
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
MANY Greal Bargains

During the Holiday Season IN
Ladies' Suits, Coats, Dresses anu
skirts Rain Coats, SILK Pettt
coats in black and colors' DIN anu
Chiffon Waists.
Handsome line OF Kimonas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
Xmas GLOW eS

Quality is most essential when
you are buying Kid Gloves to give
away. We never dabble in the
business of doubtful Kid Gloves.
Fownes' Gloves .........Sl .5O
Lamark Gloves ..........Sl.OO
Are the Best
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
RUGS Make a Nice Gift

Many styles and sizes are here
at lowest prices.
Velvet Administer Rugs 27x54, 50,
$2.50-36x72. 1926 to S3.75.
Bissells' Carpet Sweepers .$2.25
Art Squares ...$ $3.50 to $50
Laundry Bags .............. SOC
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
Xmas Footwear

After all what gift is more use
full and acceptable than pair of
shoes or slippers. The greatest
variety we have ever shown awaits
your inspection. We will exchange
at any time after Xmas any pur-
chase Of footwear that Is not the
proper size.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
Extra Xmas Specials

200 doz. extra fine Ladies 10c En-.
broidered Handkerchief, while
they last .......... &c each
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
Umbrellas

We have most extensive as
ortment OF Good Umbrellas.
Every one guaranteed. Handles
in All the newest styles of mission
wood. plain or ornamental, sun
metal, shell, gold and silver ana
many novelties.
Ladies Umbrellas from 81 to So'oo
Cents Umbrellas from 81 to SS'5o
Cbildren's School Umbrellas zoe
Mems Fancy Hose 25c, soc.
cbildren's Nose 1Oc, 12lac, loo Zoe
Women's Hose 1Oc, 12Ac, l5c 25c.
Big stock of Xmas Ribbons at
little prices.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-12-19
WOmen'S
Gift NeckWear

The biggest and richest variety
OF the most appropriate md accep-
table Neckwear Gifts we have
ever shown. A visit to our Wom-
ems Neckwear counter will make
your Christmas shopping easy and
pleasant. Many different styles
to choose from at every price from
Csc TO $3.50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
lE1l'||l|ygse3gR
A@ y
LEARNING ART OF COUNTING
African savages Have Interesting
Method Of calcuIatlng-use
Both Feet and Hands.

Do you remember learning to
count? l dare say not. But I am
pretty sure you learned to count on
your fingers, or perhaps you were
given bright counters or shells to use
instead.
Savages learn to count in just the
same ways; most Of them use their
fingers. and so they learn to count
by tens as we do, and some Of them
give their numbers very funny names.
The Indians on the Orinoco call FIVE
zone hand" and ten two hands" But
they use their feet as well and call
fifteen whole foot" sixteen "one to
the other foot" and twenty "one
man." This plan becomes very COM
plicated with higher figures, for twen-
ty-one is lone to the hand Of the next
man"
The African savages count in much
the same way. The Zulu for six Is
"tatisitupa," which means taking the
thumb" that is. the man who is
counting has used the five fingers Of
one hand. and is beginning to use the
second hand, starting at the thumb.
Some races use the Joints Of the
finger instead Of the fingers them
selves, and they are very badly on,
for they can only count up to three.
Some Australian tribes count thus
one. two. two-one, two-two, and can
60 no further. Other races have only
three words, "one," two" "a great
many"
But savages sometimes use other
things for counting than fingers or
joints. Our own word calculate"
means working with pebbles" One
African tribe calls forty "ogodze,"
which means string" because they
use cowrie shells strung together by
forties for counting. Their name for
hundred is "yha," which means
'heap"-tbat is, heap Of cowries.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
REMOVING THE YELLOW TINT
How Delicate Embroidery, Long Pack
ed, May Be Restored to
Proper Color.

A young woman who was given half
q dozen antique hand-embroidered
round collars and under sleeves OF
exquisite stitchery found them just
the style to use with round-neck and
kimono sleeves.
The drawback was the yellow tint
from years Of packing. An old col
ored laundress succeeded in whiten-
ing them without acids or weaking
fabrics made delicate with age. This
is the way to do It:
The pieces are put into cold water,
which is thick with pure white soap
and a drop Of bluing. This is allowed
to come to the boil. Remove the arti-
cles at once, rinse through several
lukewarm waters, finally through a
bluing water, and put on the grass
while wet to bleach.
Do not rub or squeeze hard. Some
times It is necessary to repeat the
washing and boiling II the pieces are
very yellow.
When bleached put the right side
down on the ironing board, smooth
edges into place and iron under q
linen cloth. Do not use too hot an
iron, as old materials scorch easily.
II the grass is dusty put pieces on .
clean towel. They bleach better when
FIAT on the grass. though sometimes
they need an after rinsing.
Never permit old embroidery to be
casually done up. II you cannot do
them yourself find an expert.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Uses Of FouIard.

Foulard is becoming one Of the
most popular silks for fall wear. II
Is used not only for entire dresses and
for trimmings. but also for lining
loose coats. being especially favored
with those Of shantung and like ma
terials. It Is an excellent material TO
choose for q frock for weekend visits,
as It packs well. and 10 easily shaken,
after unfolding. into smOothness and
freshness.
Plain foulard Il supplemented for
these purposes with the dotted and
striped weaves and those printed in
tiny flowers or In oriental designs.
Altogether Il Is q Wise choice for the
woman who must be economical in
dress.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
GAME is VERY INTERESTING
Two Of Company Agree on Certain
Word and Person Guessing II
Selects Partner.

TO play this game successfully, two
o. the company must privately agree
upon q word that has several mean.
ings. The two then enter into con-
versation, which is obliged to be about
the word they have chosen, whilst the
remainder of the company listen.>
When a member Of the company
imagines that he has guessed the
word, he may join in the conversation,
but If he finds he is mistaken he must
Immediately retire.
To give an illustration: Surprising
the two players who start the CONVEX
sation decide upon the word box.
They might talk about the people they
had seen at the theater and the par
ticular part Of the house in which they
were sitting. They they might say
how nice 1t looked In a garden, and
one might mention that 1t grew into
big trees. Perhaps one Of the COM
pany might imagine that he had guess
ed the word correctly and join In
when the conversation would be i'm
mediately changed, and the two
would begin to converse about huge
case in which a very great number Of
things were packed away. BY this
time possibly the person who Joined
in the conversation will leave OF,
completely mystifed.
II, however, the word should be
correctly guessed, the person guessing
1t chooses a partner and they together
select q word and the game begins
again.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

TSHE costume at the left is Of old
blue cashmere de sole. The skirt
is finished with n deep plated
Hounce over which falls the tunic.
The latter is bordered with hem or
tuck, and ornamented with buttons
and bands Of velvet, rosettes Of which
finish the points Of the tunic.
The corsage and the sleeves are cut
all together with seams at the shout
ders. They are ornamented with the
velvet and buttons and with an en-
broidery Of soutache. The girdle is OF
velvet, the Gravel is Of the cashmere
de sole bordered with velvet, and the
little guimpe is Of white lace.
The other costume is Of brown
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Rumaa on akIrla.

The prevalence Of the tunlc and the
OVerskirt has given rise to 4 modinca-
ton Of these In the shape Of circular
rufaes, extending from waist 20 ankles.
This Is quite In the old style Of sew,
eral years back. but somehow com
bihes GUINNESS with simplicity, ana
mainthlps the tight and marrow skirt
announced for THIS nan and winter.
Usually I'VE rufnes are used on a
SKIRT; sometimes these are plain,
arnin they are edged Of yelled VIII
eIlRun or ture. ThiS aftIs 3 lsr-il.
ne 70 every ona1but tht sh1Ft stont
eomnn. Who shoull beware Of 81
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Tar as front seams. q button keeps
this in position each end. Material
faces the collar and cuffs.
Hat Of soft straw trimmed with rib
ron. t'A+| =
Materials required: yards serge
46 inches wide. 2 buttons, 4 yards EiIk
for lining coat.
The second would be suitable for
delaine; the Slrirt fts plainly round
waist and has q deep hem above which
are two one-inch tuckS.
The Magyar blouse is finished By
lace frills at the neck and elbow.
A belt of velvet or satin to match
spot on material gives q smart effect
to the. waist 4
Materials required: 8 yards delaino,
80 inches wide. y e ~ -A.sA So
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

cashmere and liberty Of a darker
shade. The upper part of the skirt is
of the cashmere encircled with a wide
band Of beautiful cord embroidery to
match; it is slightly gathered at the
bottom and finished with deep plain
fiounce of the dark brown liberty.
The corsage and sleeves are cut in
one piece, the corsage is almost Gov
cred with the embroidery, and has
odd revers Of the liberty, Of which
the girdle is also made.
The undersleeves are Of the ma
terial or Of tulle to match, covered
with the embroidery. The collarette
is of plated white tulle and lace.
with tiny cravat Of blue satin ribbon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
LET THE soYs ANSWER.

How many teeth have you got?
Which part Of the body goes to sleep
FIRST?
Which is the most restful position
In bed?
Why can a dog see better in the
dark than boy?
How is a tourniQuet applied?
What should be done when you get
q fishbone in your throat?
What should you do when you step
on q rusty nailG
What Il the proper way to. take a
cinder out of the eye?
What is the best remedy for q
bruise?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

boys at Chautauqua lake which scared
to an altitude Of 1000 feet and drift
ed a mile across the swamps, finally
landing in the branches Of tree.
A balloon Of this type when in
flated stands II feet high, but in
reality is IS feet long, the difference
being explained by the curve. The
bag is cut in IA parts, each part is
IS feet in length, two feet in width
at the widest point and tapers to
point.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
A shIpIoad Of Toy.

Hundreds Of tons Of toys, dolls and
railroad cars, jumping jacks and auto
mobiles and flying machines, came
into Philadelphia the other day on the
steamer Dortmund. The steamer
came from Hamburg, Germany. and
carried no freight except toys. This
is the first Of many such cargOes that
will be brought across the ocean be-
fore Christmas for the boys and girls
Of America.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
FOR GIRLS NOT YET "oUT'
Costume and Dress Suitable for
Young Ladies' Of From IA to
10 Years.

The first design shows a simple cos
tune Of mulberry colored serge; the
skirt is a plain five-gore shape trim
med at the foot by two rows Of Rus
STA braid, which also trims the front
seams Of coat and edges collar and
cuffs; a belt is taken round back as
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Grandma was Better.

Don't you think you have a good
mamma, to spread such q nice, big
slice Of bread with Jam for you?" ask
ed the visitor.
~Oh, yes" replied little Lola, but
my grandma is gOoder; she lets me
spread the jam myself"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Dorothy was visiting her grandpar.
ents IN the country for the first time.
seeing a quantity Of feathers scat
tered about the henyard she shook
her head In dlsapproval.
1randpa," she said graFeiy, yen
really ought 70 % something 10 kssD
rtrl chickens from wearing out So
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Has for Juniors.

Simplicity in the millinery world
should be adhered 70 emphatically
when the young girls are ftted out for
the autumn. a
ne most attractive models are
those that reflect the colors Of the au-
tumn. Brown with touches Of red or
yellow Is always good Tho dun moss
gres5 - oto1P rl9I touci1a ~ WITH
purpI1s that lint q nutuuh stio1 aro
usually becomilg % sifIlob faoca
81
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
An Odd Pet.

ways sits in the position shown in the
picture when taking his food. He is
dainty in his habit He is fond OF
apples, pears, candy and cakes. He
went away once and stayed five
weeks, finally came back and is now
as gentle and affectionate as before,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
BUILDING HoT-AIR BALLOON
instructions Given by A. Leo Stevens,
Aeronaut, for Benefit Of Boys
Carries Weight.

Any boy who will follow the in
structions of A. Leo Stevens. the
aeronaut, can built a hot-air balloon
with a lifting capacity Of three
pounds. Some time ago Mr.. Stevens
constructed a miniature aircraft Of
this type for the amusement Of some
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Whaling.

They used to say a whistling girl
Was like a Growing hen,
That whistling was as out OF place
A. petticoats on men.
Give me the CHEEKY little girl
That plays and sings and shouts.
A whistling girl 10 better far
Than one that scolds and pouts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
ODD LITTLE ANIMAL FOR PET
West Virginia Miss Makes Playtl.lne
Of Woodchuck or eroundhog-
Tame and Loving.

This is n picture Of a West vir.
ginia girl and her pet woodchuck or
grounding as they arc generally
called. She says that woodchucks
are very interesting pets. This one
soon got very tame and even affec.
tlonate toward his mistress. He al
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
orlnln Of Scaling wax.

Master-Who can tell me what use
q article we get from the whale?
Johnny-Whalebone.
Master-Right. Now, what little boy
or girl knows what we get from the
Beal2
Tommy-sealing wax.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Cows overooats.

One day little Margie saw q dray
loaded with hides passing the house.
''oh. mamma" abe exclaimed
there goes q man with e Whols Btack
% oows' overcoafsl"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Said the little dog with the long. long tail.
"why is your tail so short?"
Said the little dog with the short, short
tail.
"Rude questions are wrong. I've been
taught.
'Tf you'll wait long enough. you'll surely
find out
Whatever was meant you should know"
So down In the road the two doEgles SAT
To wait-just these two in a row.
An automobile came dashing along
Running over poor doggy's tail.
I've found out all that l wanted TO
know"
Said the curious dog with n wall.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-09
THE PRINCESS.

The appreciative audiences m at tendance at the Princess theater at tested literally to the fact that the eff
 forts of the manager. Mrs. :. A Ech- lin. in giving the public good pic lures. good music and good treat ment are meeting with the approval of the amusement public. The pie lures shown are cleverly blended be- tween comedy and pathos and the interspersing of the illustrated songs by Harry Madden can not help but please old and young alike. This change is showing a transformation picture the like of which has not been seen in Phoenix The dream shown in Alice in Wonderland" will appeal to the little folks as well as the old ones and the instructive scenes of travel in foreign lands are as good as a lecture on this most interesting subject. These are follow ed by Patricia of the Plains" a western drama of realistic scenes: "A Powerful Voice. and The Sorrows of the Unfaithful'' complete a bill of extreme excellence. The new cur tain and new apparatus is producing full view pictures seen only in the Princess and bring pleasure to the
Arizona republican., 1910-12-09

orders of the president There are extra government troops at Puerto Corte and Ceiba and the we'll to- do residents are flocking across the bor- der to Guatemala.
 No passengers are permitted to land in Honduras without passports signed by the Honduras consulate in the port of sailing and the author ities are vigilant in following the movement of persons arriving from New Orleans and gulf ports.
 Advices received from Tegucigalpa state that President Davila last Sat urday issued an order for the arrest of former President Bonilla and Gen eral Dionicio Guitterez. former vice president of the republic and a close friend of Bonilla
 Unconfirmed reports say BoniIla escaped from Tegucigalpa several days prior to the issuance of the or der and it is believed he and Cult terez are en route to the United States where they plan to organuize a revolutionary expedition against Davila.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-09
CABINET COUNCIL
 RESPECTING JUDGES
The List of EIisibles Is Being Rapidly
 Shortened.

Washington Dec. S.-President Taft called special meeting of the cabinet late today to go over the supreme court situation. The list of likely appointees is narrowing rapidly. but it was said tonight that Taft has not reached a conclusion and probably will not until Monday or Tuesday. Taft has con- suited with more than fifty senators regarding the appointments.
 The insurgent leaders, with the ex- ception of Senator La Toilette, who has declined to go to the White House. have been quite conspicuous in the more recent conferences. Senators Cummins of Iowa and Borah of Idaho were at the presidents office again to- night The regular wing of the party was represented in late afternoon con- ferences by Senators Lodge o1 Mass achusetts and Flint of California.
 Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota also saw the president Representa- tives Walter Smith and Senator Lafay ette Young of Iowa called to discuss the appointment of Chief Justice Deemer of the Iowa supreme court.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-09

of certain clergymen. according to August Belmonts testimony, told how he earned a fee of S250 from the Westchester Racing association. Rich ard T. Wilson Jr.. president of the Saratoga Racing association since 1909 explained that he did not take the office until after the Hughes anti-racing program had been car ried through. and. that therefore he knew nothing of the activities of the association in 1908, when the books Of the association show it had spent s1S.544 for legal service as against s2,3S5 the year previous and SS750 the year following.
 Evans, of the bookmaker's associa- tion was the most important wit ness of the day. He repeated again and again that as treasurer he kept no books and no correspondence. and that he could, not be expected to re- member where all the money went that passed through his hands. or where it came from. He did keep check book and a pass book, and the entries and stubs in these gave the assistant district attorney hints for most of his questions.