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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-08-03
VERMONT CENSUS COMPLETED
All the Schedules Have Been Sent to
Bureau in Washington

Burlington, Aug. 3.-The census of
Vermont is completed and all the
schedules have been sent to Washing
ton. Vershire was the last town to
be heard from, as the first enumera-
ton papers were burned in a fire in
Barre. There were 294 districts in
the state and as many enumerators,
all of whom did good work. Miss
Rachel Wisell, chief clerk and steno-
grapher will remain with Supervisor
L. NJ. Hays to complete some Of the
detail work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-08-03
OVERHAUL YouR pApERs

and see how your investments for the
last twenty years have PANIED out.
Suppose the money put into mining
schemes and stock ventures had been
paid for Insurance. wouldn't you be
better on Let US show you our plans.
National life Insurance Co. Muntpel.
Ter. VI. lMutuall Earle 3. Kinsley,
Agent. Rutland, VI.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-08-03
The Honest Proprietary Medicine

has saved thousands of dollars to fam
lilies who could i'll afford the expense
necessary to maintain the services of
physician, and have answered the
purpose equally as well and often sue
ceeded after our best physicians have
failed. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound is one of this kind.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
Attention, Knights OF pythias.

Every member is urgently request
ed to be present Thursday night,
April DIST. as final arrangements will
then be made for the trip to Kansas
City, May 9th, to attend the Big An
niversary. II you can't go to X. G..
Yourself come put and help work the
other ''boys'' up to the going point.
Versailles lodge should send a car
load. They can il they will, but will
they if they can? Keep a-movin'.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21

"The best Painters, Contractors
and Architects Of the country use
Mound City Horse ShoeiDrand House
Paint exclusively. G.. d. Hunter
Mrs. Percy W. Henry, accompan-
led 10y her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Ross. of
Versailles, who was her guest Tues
day, was in Ssdalla Wednesday after
noon on a shopping tonr.-Tipton
Times.
Mrs. b. l.. Richard returned Sun
day from a pleasant visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. II. Kidwell
in Versailles. She was accompanied
home by her sister, little Miss Fannie
kidwell Upton Times.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21

l. is said that one OF the "Gold-
du<, Twins docs It's spelling with a
bn'chr's c~lcaver, and it looks it.
Rev. u. NJ. Claggrtt, the Presby-
t-rian divine OF Sedaiia, well know
{, man Of our people. has accepted
cell 70 81. Joseph. Nc , as sssis-
t ~ rn't'r.
r,c ri Nelson Furniture and I'm
d ~t,aEing Co. arc having a new
Tla.r glass front put in their store on
north sid" ct square. which will give
thym an up-to date place Of business,
and puts the north side in pretty
dccen, shape. setting an example for
TIE Ulhcr three sides 10 follow.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
Big Deal in Dirt.

List week +. A. Williams, the
groceryman. and Dan Wray attorney,
sSapped bones. Inc Wray farm OF
50 acres just north OF town. going in
al $1,000. and the Williams resi-
dence, on Van Buren, street, going in
at $500. Tuesday was moving
dav. and both families are now locat-
el IN their new homes. Ed and
Dan ar. each satisfied they made
5000 IN the deal, and we guess they
did.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21

Clarence Lumpce has been off for
4 couple Of weeks on Il tnur through
the west, Colorodo, Nevada and Cali
iornia.
II. +. Addy, who recently sold
his farm two miles north of town,
to Rev. Long, OF Iowa, lett. with his
family. Monday night. for Mcintosh.
New Mexico, where they will try i,
for a while.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
And The Cow Jumped Over
the MOOn-A@ain.

o. B. Scott, who lives six miles
north of town, sold 20 head of cattle
in St. Louis Monday, average weight
1910, at 50 10, and 7 head, average
ing 1896, at S7G5.
I. M. Hunter, ST.. sold 80 head
the same day, averaging 14l5, at
ST.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
LOCAL NEWS.


Cal Long declared tia, the hail
last Thursday piled up in his garden
iuilv ,wo feet deep. Cal has the bun.
!. NJ. Cline and family left Monday
FIR Kansas City. where they will en-
g.ge in the 70 .min3 house business.
Nav success attend them.
Versailles didn't have any Arbor
Day hUins', as we have no park or
school grounds. no place 10 set out
: trees, or make flower beds. What a
pay.
W. T. Try, of A~kinsville, was n
last press day, and moved his sub
scrlptinn ~ a year, securing the
Journal OF Agriculture and the four
roses as premiums. He has sold
Fruitd de. aud will try Florida for a
change. bis residence there the past
winter having considerably impro, ed
hi, heath. We will be sorry to lose
MIR. Try, but good health is a bcC1
worth going a long ways after.
Israel CARRIER. while in the cit,
last Friday, called end settled up hi
score with the REPUBLICAN. Mr.
Glrhet is now a citizen OF Monitea,
county. having purchased the Stark
frm OF 2JO acres, about two mile.
ln1r,l OF the Morgan county line
While Mr.. CARRIER is the kind of CHI
zru that Morgan EAR Ill afford t,
lose. we congratulate Moui.eau OF
The acquisition Of so good a citizen
and wish Mr.. G.. and family prosper
~ and happiness in their new home
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
The Cali of the Blood

for publication, finds voice in piniples,
bo Is, sallow complexion, a j%aundiced
look, moth patches aud blotcics on tn,
skin,--all signs'o( liver trouble. But ID
Kings New Life Pills make rich red
blood; give clear skin, rosy checks. fine
complexion, health. Try them. 25c at
MuntIei Drug Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
Mi aboard for Kansas City.

Remember the big anniversary to
be pulled off in Convention Hall,
Kany,, City. May Oh, 1910, the
doth anniversary OF the founding of
Lodge ~. 1. Kansas City, Mo. i,
will be a big time, a grand good
time, and you can't afford to miss it.
Get Yourself in shape and 60.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
Bids Wanted.

To build a school house and dig
cistern for Fairsirw District, No. 30,
Morgan county, Mo. For specifica-
tons see clerk. Bids close Ma
10Th, 1910.
J, +. ScNMIrTrR, Clerk,
Versailles, Mo.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
No Services.

There will be no preaching SER
vices at the Presbyterian church next
Sunday, as Bro. Liston will preach
ior the Ilopewell congregation on
that day. Sunday school in the
morning and G. f. at night.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
To The Reform School.

Mrs. Ell Hulett (Miss Lena Mar
riot,) knowing Ed to be incorrisible,
Immediately after the wedding cere-
mony last Thursday, took him to the
Reform School at R~oonyi'lc. where a
few days spent with Capt. w. S.
Boyce, a brother-in-law Of Mrs. HUI
let's, and teacher in the Reform
School, effected a permanent cure.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
Candidates Cards.

IUHUTUU(ES IUIUS.
We have them, the neat kind. q
gentlcman's card, and at as low /;
price as you get the ''chcap'' kinc
elsewhere. Come to headquarters.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
T~resspassers Beware.

Mrs, J. V. Dale hc.eby iorhids any
person from tearing down her fence,
or hauling gravel of her land without
her permission.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
Sellins Out at Cost.

/ offer my entire stock OF groceries
at cost for cash for the next two
weeks. Also grocery fixtures for
sale cheap and one National Register ,
All accounts due me must be settled
by May list.
y. 4. WILLIAMS.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21

Arno Woods is again a student at
the State Universary at Columbia.
Read II big offer of the Morgan
County Republican and Journal OF
Agriculture, botn one year, and four
fine roses, all for S1.00, in another
column. and make haste to secure
the big bargain, for it ends with April
Both.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21
A New Way.

Mccain, the wood man, who has
been cutting of his fingers the past
winter with his wood saw, and, as
his friends thought, had lost about
all he had to spare, took a new shoot
last week, while driving fence posts,
by placing his hand on top of the
post as the maui came down, loosing
a little finger. He'll he lucky if he
don't try it on his head next time,
but that is so hard. we'll
]. I. Ma>frld, candidate for cir
cult clerk and recorder. was attend
ing court here this week, and incl
d-n,ally looking after his political
fences,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-21

Mr.. Jacob F%ernau, Of lndcpen|-
ence, Iowa, who had been on a trip
to the Shiloh battlefield in Tenn, in
which he had taken part as a member
of Co. |, 9th WIS. Inf. stopped of
in Versailles last week to visit his
brother-in-law, Rev. Ossman, and
family, of Westlawn, He was very
well pleased with this section, bu,
having resided l., his present home
for forty-two years, VIII stay there
until called across the river. He lei'
II home Thurs " last.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21

Washington May 20-"The whole at
mosphere of the House has changed of
late and many public questions are given
the utmost consideration and the fullest
debate on the floor of the House. Such
have been the fruits of the contest waged
for greater freedom of action and the
rights of representatives. and yet more
remains to be done and that 1t Will be
done within the next few weeks admits
of no doubt
With these words, Representative Fish,
insurgent republican member from New
York today closed speech in which
he defended the insurgents of that body
and their course, declared they were the
real supporters of the best policies or
the republican party and resented the
criticism which has been put upon them
incidentally, Mr.. Fish paid his respects
to a number of his New York colleagues
associated with the regular wing of
the party, and prophesied that the peo-
Die would not return them TO Congress
"Those of us who are unwilling to
carry out every wish of the speaker
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21
TESTIMONY IN
SUGAR SCANDAL
Comet Is Observed

New York, May 20.--Henry H. Falk-
enstein, formerly a checker employed
by the American Sugar Refining com
pany, was the chief witness called b,
the government today In the trial .oi
Charles r. HeIke, secretary Treasurer o.
the company. who, with five subordf
mates. Is charged with sonspiraoy tc
defraud the government by under.
Weighing imports of sugar.
Through the witness the prosecution
brought out that records of the weights
taken on the docks, SO many of which
are alleged to have been fraudulent
were sent to the main office of the
sugar trust In Wall street to the Of
f1ce of James F. BendernageL one
time cashier, and then to the former
refnery's superintendent, Ernest +.
Gerbracht both of VIII ON are defend
ants.
On the strength of this the govern
ment hopes to show that Heike, n
an executive of the company, must
have been cognizant of the frauds. The
defense contends he was ignorant of
the alleged crook edness and that Ben
dernagel and Gerbracht were also not
In touch with conditions at the docks
When Falkenstein was leaving the
stand one of the six defendants whom
he pointed out later as Gerbracht called
him liar. He flush ed and replied that
he had testified under oath and had
told the truth. Court was. adjourned
until Monday. H&
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21
MONSTER MASS MEETING
OF BIBLE STUDENTSIN
CITY OF WASHINGTON

As Convention hall was not large
enough 10 accommodate the crowd which
tried to get within It's. doors. another
meeting for men was held in Mt. Vernon
Methodist church. simultaneously TWO
meetings for women were in progress at
one of which Mrs. Sherman. wife of the
vice president, presided, while at the
other the chair was occupied by Mrs.
Mary Foster Bryner.
The Rev. f. b. Meyer, president of the
association. led the big mems meeting.
AT one of the day sessions the Rev.
John Hillman of London outlined the Sun
day school work of England and the
Rev. Daniel Hayes, also of London, de-
scribed the conditions In the slums of
the British capital and on the banks of
the Congo, In Africa. The latter for
merly was a missionary In Africa, and
expressed his gratitude for the interest of
the Americans in the people of the Upper
Congo. who he declared to be victims of
oppression and atrocities.
The Rev. n. L. Tmaru- of Japan depict
ed the victories of the gospel in Japan"
and emphatically declared his coy stry
surely would be a Christian naton/ =
time Buddhism and Confusianig IA 9
dead, he said. 6
At one of the day meetings, &c Sfun,
a native Korean. declared ~ : other
speakers from the Orient I, - . che op-
portunity now existing for Ga angelica
tion of the millions there assed over
at this time 1t would 20 ,S feat loss
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21
NEMESIS WILL PURSUE
BALLINGER IN FORM OF
A COMMITTEE MINORITY

public hearings will end. The attorneys
then will have 10 days in which to sub
nit briefs summing up their cases, after
which the committee will begin executive
sessions to weigh the mass of evidence
presented.
Both sides have the opportunity to add
to the already bulky record of papers and
affidavits of certain character. Attor-
ney Vertrees counsel for Ballinger, to-
day put in the agreements between l.. X
CLAWS and W. W. Barr, land broker OIL
Seattle, to show that CLAWS had q PEE
cuniary interest In obtaining timber lands
from the government. 1t was the avowed
purpose OF the defense TO show that IN
this matter CLAWS used information he
obtained while in the employ of the gov
ernment.
Portions of the testimony at the trlal
of the Cunningham coal land cases also
were presented by Mr. Vertrees, who SAID
1t showed that CLAWS and Special Agent
Jones knew there was nothing IN the
charge that the Guggenheims were plan
ming to get control of the Cunningham
CLAIMS when they took the affidavits oil
the Cunningham claimants and that Gia-
Wis and Jones deceived the claimants.
The attorney also said the testimony bore
out the contention made In the Cunning
ham affidavit prepared by Ballinger, tnat
there was no agreement with the Guggen-
helms prior TO the location of the claims.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21
FORMER GOVERNOR
is HEAVILY FINED

New York, May 2o.-Frank West Rollins.
former governor of New Hampshire
made his promised statement today, IN
answer to the charges Of conspiracy to
dsfraud the government of customs dues
brought against him by customs inspec-
tors last Friday. 1t took the form OF 4
plea OF guilty, and Judge Hand sit
ting in the United States circuit court,
construed 1t as an admission that Mr..
Rollins had violated the law knowingly.
willfully and maliciously," and fined him
$1,000. The law provides maximum pen
atty of two years In prison, fine of
5000 or both. The former governor took
big roll of bills from his pocket and
paid his fine without comment.
The total value of the articles which
the former governor neglected to declare
is given at $47S6. The original complaint
named Mrs. Rollins, his wife, and their
son, Douglas, as parties to the conspir :
acy, but the federal grand jury today
handed down but one indictment. nam
ing only the former governor. As soon
as Mr.. Rollins learned Of 1t he promptly
entered his plea and when he had paid his
fine, visited the customs house. where 1t
Is said he paid an additional $500 In
duties on the understanding that fur
ther proceedings against his family be
dropped.
Mr.. Rollins arrived in New York from
Europe on the Lusitania.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21
FRAUD PRACTICED IN
THE NAME OF CHARITY

Paris, May 2o.-A woman known as
Sister Candide, who was formerly su-
perior Of the Order of st. Anne nuns,
and who for many years has engaged In
an elaborate scheme of charitable
work, including the operation of a SAN
itarium for tuberculosis children, was
arrested here tonight and astonishing
revelations have been made by the
police concerning the woman's methods.
After raising considerable money by
lotteries Sister Candide, the police say,
began borrowing vast quantities OF
jewelry ostensibly to sell on commits
sion. The jewellers finally became sus-
picious and brought suit against her.
Much jewelry has been found In the
pawnshops OF Paris and London and to-
day an associate of the woman, DR..
Uetit, hanged himself He left note
saying he could not face the exposure
and charged Sister Candide with the
responsibility. The woman's obliga-
tions are estimated at 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21

Last tributes to King Edward.
Methodists do not change name

Last tributes to Kin: Edward
Methodists do not change name oj
church. s
Caustic attack upon Serene Payne,
Nemesis Is pursuing Ballinger -a
Mass meeting of Bible students.
Comet loses it's fiery tail.
Contest for freedom in House,
2-Some little stories around the town.
Publishing house in good condition.
3-Glass is president of Noble institute.
Woodmen will meet In Selma.
Chapter added to Shrevc case.
4-Editorial comment.
5-Bankers have big attendance at OPEN
ing session
Aldermen almost unanimously against
viaduct proposition in present form,
Bankers and business men visit Fay
ette gas fields.
Library day to be observed today.
Big welcome planned for Bishop Nc
Coy
Weakley will not run for mayor.
Today Is last chance for city candi.
dates to qualify.
6-General sporting news.
7-Birningham social events.
Dolly Dalrymple's department.
S-Cotfon declines during the week.
Slight advance on eggs.
9-Extreme dullness in stock market
Slight advance made In cotton
Wheat gains slightly in price
10 Bankers are awed by big gas wells.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21
NEGRO LYNCHED FOR
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT

Albany. Ca, May 20.-Because he at
tempted to criminally assault tfo s-year-
old daughter of Harry Tison, residing In
the western part Of Baker countx Charles
Wilson. negro boy of about Is years,
was lynched at a late hour last night
by a mob of citizens who took the negro
by force from a bailiff before he could
be landed In jail at Newton Wilson at
tempted to assault the Tison child Thurs
day afternoon. but her screams were
heard by her father. who caught the me-
gro and turned him over to an OFFICER.
Wilson was hanged from tree standing
near much-traveled road, and his BODY
was riddled with bullets. Negroes of the
community showed little concern over
the lynching.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21

Washington, May 20.-An army of more
than $1,000 members of mems Bible classes
from all parts of the world marched down
Pennsylvania avenue late TO-DAY and
around the capitol of the United States
on their way to a monster mass meeting
In Convention hall. This was the feature
of todays session of the Worlds Sunday
School association. now In convention
here. The broad steps on the east side
of the capitol were filled with thousands
of women delegates to the convention and
other Sunday school workers.
Several heavy downpours of rain de-
layed the parade for almost an hour.
pennsylvania avenue has seen hundreds
of thousands of soldiers marching along
Its broad way but never a more entnus-
iastic army than the soldiers of the
cross To the tune of Onward Chris
tian Society and other hymns they
marched, bearing banners inscribed with
numerous Christian notices. At the cap
ifol, which they were nearly an hour In
pa Ising, they were greeted by the way
Ing OF thousands of 1uttering handker-
chiefs and the music of a girls choir
Practically every country In the world
and every state of the unior was repre-
sented In the parade. and the American,
British, German and other flags of the
nations. foated to the breeze by the side
of various Christian banners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21
PRESBYTERIANS IN
LIVELY DEBATE

Lewisburg, w. Va, May 20.--A stub
born contest on the floor of the gem
eral assembly of the southern Presoy-
terian church in session here resulted
from the attempt today to modify rad
icallv the business organization of the
church.
With the struggle at its zenith nos
tilities were suspended until tomor'
row. The contest was precipltated by
the ad interim committee on co-ord1na-
tion of executive committees or boards
bringing In a report. 1t was made the
special order for the afternoon. Inc
committee of which DR.. Bachman, the
moderator. was chairman recommend
ed the reduction of the executive COM
mittees from six to four.
At the same time the committee rec
ommended that the assembly's stand
ine- committee on beneficence be mace
n permanent and more powerful Or
panization. Another recommendation
was made for the reduction OF assemoiy
collections from 10 to s.
Scarcely had John S. Munce of Bal
timore. Md, explained the report be-
fore Mr.. Morris of the home mission
committee opposed the adoptionso OF the
consolidation of committees
There is a prejudice" said he'
(which renders it exceedingly difficult
to get money for colored CHARACTERIZATION
in our church. Yet you make that a
under the home mission
committee and you do not allow US any
more collections than We have now
AZ would not let 1t scare you,' inter
posed DR.. James @. Snedecor, secretary
of the present colored evangelisticai
DR.. Morris responded with some neat
that II persons throw stones at MIN
he would say that he was teacner
in a colored Sunday school before ne
became secretary of home missions, ana
was willing to continue work for col
ored people. The one weak spot IN
our church is home missions" he shout
ed. and 1 don't want to see any bur
den placed upon It, Many persons IN
our church do not like to give to mis-
sions If they know 1t is for colored
work :"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-21
CHEERING NEWS TO
PEACE ADVOCATES

Mohonk Lake, N. Y, May oo.-The six
teenth annual session of the Lake Mo-
honk conference on International arbitra-
ton concluded its deliberations today.
The most important concrete happening
was the official announcement to the con-
ference by Secretary Knox. through So
licitor of the State Department James
Brown Scott, of the probable early es-
tablishment of an international court of
arbitration and arbitral justice.
This assurance. coupled with President
Taft's recent declaration in favor of ar
bitration treaties, containing no reserva-
tion as to national honor or interest, and
the presence here of the dean of Wor-
cestcr. England. and the Rev. William
Thomas of London as delegates for the
churches of all sorts and denominations
In the British and German empires to
urge American churches to join in a world
peace league, infused the delegates with
feeling of optimism.
Other cheering news to the peace ad-
vocates was the announcement during the
conference of the friendly offers of the
United States, Brazil and Argentina to
act as mediators in the dispute between
Peru and Ecuador. and the near ap-
proach of the elimination of 100 years
of peace between the United States and
Great Britain. with an object lesson in
Limitation of armaments for more than
80 years on the great lakes and the St.
Lawrence river.
Among the speakers at tonight's con-
Guiding session were Belton Gilreath of
Birmingham Ala; Oscar L. Whitelaw of
ST. Louis, assistant treasurer of the
United States and DIR. Elmer Ellsworth
Brown. United States commissioner of
education.