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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07
MADE HIMSELF BLUSH.
Trick by Which an Actor Achieved a
Realistic Stage Effect.

Realistic Stage Effect.
Daniel Frohman in his Memories
Of a Manager" tells OF a muscular
trick by which Mr.. f. f. Mackay
achieved an astonishing stage effect.
1t was in Bronson Towards zone Of
Our Girls" Mr.. Mackay was playing
the part OF a French count, who, in
one Of the chief situations Of the play.
is slapped in the face with n glove
by an English officer. Mr.. Howard's
idea was that the count should become
violent and furious at the affront, but
Mr.. Mackaa contended that as he had
been shown in the play TO be an expert
duellst and accustomed to danger he
was not likely to lose control Of him
self.
Mr.. Howard saw the point. The re-
suit was that the Frenchman received
the insult without the movement Of a
muscle. He stood rigid. Only fash
of the eye for an instant revealed his
emotion. Then the audience saw his
face grow red ana then pale. ms
was followed by the quiet announce
ment from the count that he would
send his seconds to the Englishman.
This exhibition OF facial emotion be
trayed by the visible rush OF blood to
the actors face was frequently noted
ut the time. II was a muscular trick.
Mr.. Mackay put on a tight collar for
that scene and strained his neck
against 1t until the blood came, and
when he released the pressure and the
blood receded the effect was reached.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07
WELCOME WORDS TO Women

Women who suffer with disorders peculiar to their
sex should write 10 DR.. Pierce and receive free the
sdyice of physician of over 40 years experience
skilled and successful specialist in the diseases
of women. Every letter of this sort has the most
careful consideration and is regarded as sacredly
confidential. Many sensitivey modest women write
fully to DIR. Pierce what they would shrink from
telling TO their local physician. The local physician
Is pretty to say that he cannot do anything
without Fan examination. DR.. Pierce holds that
these distasteiul examinations are generally need
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07
George Francis Trains Wit.

One of George Francis Trains say
ings was: People call me insane.
don't wonder What would a village
Of peanuts say If cocoanut rolled in
among themT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07

According to theory enunciated by
Professor Lenard. the aurora borealls
IS formed Of cathode rays, emitted by
the sun and DETECTED by the terrestrial
magnetic field in the upper strata OF
the atmosphere. The velocity Of these
cathode rays must be nearly equal to
that Of light and very much greater
than the velocity Of cathode rays pro.
duced in the laboratory. Lcnard con.
cludes that these extremely hard"
cathode rays are emitted 10y unknown
radioactive substances ia the sun
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07
WoMEN's CLUBS.

Clubs make women broader
minded. They interest them in
civic affairs. They acQuaint
them with what the wider world
is doing and thinking. They
make women count collectively
as a civic and national force In
q way that was impossible be-
fore clubs existed. Our grand
mothers counted as charming or
useful individuals, but as a sex,
as a power for good, they had no
organization, consequently little
influence. The woman who has
her club work to interest her
keeps herself in a much happier
and healthier frame of mind.
She looks upon her home as a
place of rest and comradeship
just as her husband does. In
that way clubs prevent divorce.
Mrs. William Grant Brown.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07
LEADER is NEEDED.

The twentieth century will wit
ness the renaissance OF the peo-
ple-thelr rebirth and regenera-
ton. What they need is lead
er, a man OF inhexible honesty,
of highly developed sympathy
and understanding, capable of
interpreting their hopes and
translating their aspirations into
some big achievement for the
cause of humanity itself
The question Of emancipation
may come again, as it did in
1860, but If 1t does 1t win be for
emancipation from the slavery
Of economic and social condi-
tons resulting from the failure
to control or even effectively to
regulate the giant monopolies.--
William G. McAdoo.
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PROFANITY.

Every man belongs to one OF
two classes-either he is a bias
phemer. and therefore, on ae-
count Of his profanity comes di-
rectly under the condemnation
OF God. or else he belongs to
that large class whose ears are
polluted by his profane utter
ances. In which class are some
who listen with indifference or
contempt, while Others shudder
with horror as they hear the
blasphemous mention N the
name OF their Master and King.
No street car or factory or shop
or camp is entirely free from
this shocking plague. In our
streets and public resorts there
is daily and hourly evidence Of
the prevalence Of this pernicious
habit. Not only does the husband
and father swear. but his exam
pie is sometimes followed by his
wife and his son and even his
little children. II is about time
that Christian pulpits should Ut.
ter their protests against the
universal evil Of sacrilegious i'm.
precation.-Frank De Witt Tai.
mage.
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Til. Old. Old Saw.

'was the church dinner a great sue
cessr'
"well. II would have been. but the
preacher inadvertently ate the oys.
ters Baltimore Sun.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07

Glow are you getting along In the
law business. old manT
81 have one client"
as he richr'
''He Boston Transcript
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07

1ii@ai Is Early Risers
The s9mOUs little DlIis.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07

Brldgct-Phat Is she lolkei
Della-lf yez break n piece nv news
she takes II out Nv yer wages. -Har.
per's Bazaar
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07

ss and that woman
DIR. Ferce's you in privacy of
home. His Favorte Prescription has
hundreds of thousands of them Of
Of its product regularly graduated
physician.
ingredient outside There's
No unscrup-
ulous medicine
with health Write Worlds Densary Medical
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Wiremaklna.

Manufacture Of wire began in Augs-
burg In 1851. 1t was originally form
ed by hammering the metal on an
anvil
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-10-07
THE PERFECT BATH

The greatest luxury Of modern
homes is the bathroom with it's SAINT.
tary appliances. After bathing with
plenty OF warm water and dainty soap.
drying with soft towels, a little Com.
fort Powder busted lightly over the
body and between the folds OF skin,
gives a most delightful sense OF fresh
ness and perfect cleanliness.
Comfort Powder is good for chill.
dren and adults alike. Il soothes and
heals the skin, overcoming irritation,
chaiing and too free Precipitation
The genuine bears p. S. Sykes name
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
HIS INVOCATION A SUCCESS
Actor Finally Got the Gas Man Awak'
ened and Attending to His
Duties.

Years ago." says Guy Bates Post,
the actor, 81 appeared in an amateur
performance of play that had dis
tinct religious flavor. The leading
player had studied for the ministry
and had deep and sonorous voice. In
one of the scenes the lights were sup
posed to be turned down and raging
storm simulated. The accompanying
lines were:
"'Oh, Lord, deliver us from the pow
ers of darkness
The leading man spoke the lines,
but darkness didn't follow. He spoke
them again, and still the stage was
distressingly light Finally he roared:
"'Oh, Lord, deliver us from the pow
er of darkness, and also give that fool
gas man sense enough to turn down
the lights
The gas lights went down and the
audience roared. "-Pittsburg ChrOni'
cle-Telegraph.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
IN HOUSE CLEANING TIMES
Several Hints That Will Be Apprecl
ated by Women in the Reno
waiting Season.

You can clean white paint vita
warm water, using little whiting OF
the washcloth and rinsing afterwart
with clear water.
A good way of preventing rust OF
kitchen tenders, after having cleaned
the bright parts with fine emery cloth
is to rub them well with a piece OF
suet.
70 clean and restore the elasticity
OF cane bottom chairs, turn the chai1
and with hot water and a sponge
saturate the cane work thoroughly. L
the chair is dirty use soap. After
ward set the chair to dry out of doors
and the seat will be taut as when
new.
Ii you wish to draw down the blind,
yet leave the window open, it Is a
good plan to have a screw eye in each
end Of the curtain which can be fas.
tened to the hooks at each end OF
the window sill. Unless the wind is
blowing very strong this viii prevent
the disagreeable sound of is Tapping
yet Will admit plenty Of fresh air.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
ORANGE Puddinq.

Squeeze sufficient oranges to give
two-thirds of cupful of juice and of
lemons one-haf that amount. Put the
fruit juices with one cupful of water
In saucepan and sweeten to taste.
When the mixture boils stir in three
tablespoonfuls of cornstarch which
has been moistened with a little cold
water. Cook ten minutes, then stir
in quickly the whites of three eggs
which have been beaten to a stiff
froth. Stir over the fire for two min
utes, then have ready wetted mold
Put in it layer of the pudding, then
some slices of orange, and fill up the
mold in this way. Serve with a Gus
tard made of the yolks Of the eggs,
two tablespoonfuls of sugar. one pint
of milk and a little grated orange
rind.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
COFFEE CONGESTION
Causes a Variety of Ais.

A happy old lady in Wisconsin,
says:
During the time was a coffee
drinker l was subject to sick head
aches, sometimes lasting 2 or 8 days,
totally uniting me for anything.
To this affection was added, some
years ago, q trouble with my heart
that was very painful, accompanied
by smothering sensation and faint
ness.
Dyspepsia, also, came to make life
harder to bear. took all sorts of pat
ent medicines but none Of them helped
me for any length of time.
1.-THE doctors frequently told me
that coffee was not good for me; but
without coffee 1 felt rs if 1 had no
breakfast / finally decided about 2
years ago to abandon the use of cot
fee entirely, and as had read great
deal about Postum / concluded to try
that for breakfast beverage.
81 liked the taste of 1t and was par
ticularly pleased to notice that it did
not come up as coffee used to. The
bad spells with my heart grew less
and less frequent, and finally ceased
altogether, and 1 have not had an at
tack of sick headache for more than
year. My digestion is good, too, and
l am thankful that am once more a
healthy woman. l know my wonder
full restoration to health came from
quitting coffee and using Postum"
Name given by the Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich.
There's a reason" and 1t is this
Coffee has a direct action on the liver
with some people, and causes partial
congestion of that organ preventing
the natural outlet of the secretions.
Then may follow biliousness, sallow
skin, headaches, constipation and final
~ a change of the blood corpuscles
and nervous prostration.
Read the little book, 'The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's Rea-
son"
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26

ice-holding trough, the entrance of
the well being always fully open to
the atmosphere and only covered with
a wire gauze to keep out flies and for,
eign substances. In thus arranging
the cooling chamber, the air is free to
pass in and out, and, before reaching
the food, is cooled by the ice in the
surrounding trough. In passing out
of the chamber, the air escapes with,
out affecting the food.-Popular Me
chanics.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26

! You know as well as | that mere
politics will not serve. 1t will take
! some extraordinary measure = you
know men-and, perhaps, women"
Yes" said Or. Ward and pre-,
cious silly lot they are"
Calhoun nodded, with a thin smile.
''As it chances, | need a man. Ergo
! and very plainly, l must use a WON
an
There are two women in our world
today" said Calhoun LAS to Jack
son, the old fool was q monogamist,
~. still is Not so much so jim
Polk of Tennessee. Never does he ap-
pear in public with eyes other than
for the Dona Lucrezia of the Mexican
legation! Now, one against the other
Mexico against Austria"
DR.. Ward raised his eyebrows in
perplexity
THAT is to say, England, and not
AUSTRIA went on Calhoun coldly.
THE ambassadress of England to
America was born in Budapest! So
say, Austria; or perhaps Hungary, or
some other country, which raised this
strange representative who has made
some stir in Washington here these
last few weeks"
"Ah, you mean the baronessi" ex-
claimed Dr. Ward Tut! Tut"
Calhoun nodded, with the same cold,
thin smile. Yes" he said, Il mean
Mr.. Pakenham's reputed mistress, his
assured secret agent and spy, the
beautiful Baroness Won Ritz"
He mentioned a name then well
known in diplomatic and social life,
when intrigue in Washington, if not
open, was none too we'll hidden.
Gay Sir Richard!" he resumed.
"You know, his ancestor was a broth
er-in-law of the duke of Wellington.
He himself seems to have absorbed
some of the great dukes fondness for
the fair. Before he came to us he
was with England's legation in Mexia
co. Twas there he first met the
Dona Lucrezia. IT'S said he would
have remained in Mexico had it not
been arranged that she and her hus-
band, Senor Ytur1io, should accompany
Gen. Almonte in the Mexican ministry
here. On shese conditions, Sir Rich
ard agreed to accept promotion as
minister pleuipotentiary to Washing
toni"
THAT was nine years ago." COM
mented DIR. Ward.
yes: and it was only last fall that
he was made envoy extraordinary He
is at least an extraordinary envoy!
Near so years of age, he seems to for
get public decency; he forgets even
the Dona Lucrezia, leaving her to the
admiration of Mr.. Polk and Mr.. Van
Zandt, and follows off after the
sprightly Baroness Won Ritz. Mean
time, Senior Yturrio also forgets the
bona Lucrezia, and proceeds also to
follow after the baroness-a
with less hope than Sir Richard has
taste! The Baroness Won Ritz has
brains and beauty both. 1t is she who
is England's real envoy. Now, l be-
lieve she knows England's real inten-
tions as to Texas"
DR.. Ward screwed his lips for a
long whistle, as he contemplated John
Calhoun's thin, determined face.
st do not care at present to say
more" went on my chief; "but &c
you not see, granted certain motives,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26

Ingenious well" Refrigerator il
Which Food Is Placed Below
Open Ice Trough

One of the chief drawback OF many
refrigerators is that, although keep
ing everything cool they do not al
low Of the free circulation of air.
Fresh air Is one of the surest anti
dotes of staleness, and to be satisfac.
tory the air should be continually re-
newed, otherwise one article will be
come tainted by the flavor of another.
The well cooler here illustrated
is designed to overcome these draw.
backs. The well in which the food is
placed is sunk within and below an
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
Honey Cakes,

Four large ones Cor five small ones)
beaten separately; three cups brown
sugar, half pound of walnuts
(chopped), enc level teaspoon cloves,
one level teaspoon cinnamon, two
level teaspoons chocolate, grated peel
Of half lemon, two cups of sifted
-four, one and half level teaspoons
of baking powder. Though the batter
may appear stiff, 1t Is perfect. Put in
shallow buttered pan about an inch
thick and bake in a slow oven three
quarters of an hour. When cool cut in
squares or oblong pieces. Always
commence cake in cool oven and
heat gradually and steadily.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26

ington for the Republic of Texas,
wrote Secretary Upshur only a month
before Upshur's death, and told him
to go carefully or he would drive
Mexico to resume the war, and SO cost
Texas the friendship of England! Elk
cellent Mr.. Van Zandt! at least
know what the friendship Of England
means. So, he asks us If we will pro-
tect Texas with troops and ships il
case she does sign that agreement Of
annexation. Cunning Mr.. Van Zandt!
He knows what that answer must be
to-day, with England ready to figb-
us for Texas and Oregon both, and
we wholly unready for war"
"But, John, another will have to
make it, the one way or the other, "
said his friend
"Yes!" The long hand smote on
the table.
President Tyler has offered you
Mr.. Upshur's portfolio as secretary CT
state?"
Il have not yet accepted" said Cal
houn. "If l do, it will be to bring
Texas and Oregon into this Union, one
slave, the other free, but both vast,
and of mighty future for US. That
done, resign at once
will you accept?"
Calhouns answer was first to pick
I'D a paper from his desk. See, here
i2 the dispatch Mr.. Pakepham brought
from LORD ABERDEEN Of the British
ministry 20 Mr. UpsLur just two days
before his death. Judge whether
Aberdeen wants liberty-or territory
In effect he re-asserts England's right
to interfere in our affairs. We fought
one war to disprove that. England has
said enough on this continent. And
England has meddled enough"
Calhoun and Ward looked at each
other. sober in their realization of the
grave problems which then beset
American craftsmanship and Amer
lean thought. The old doctor was first
to break the silence. Then do you
accept? Will you serve again, John?''
Listen to me. If do accept, l shall
take Mr.. Upshur's and Mr.. Nelson's
place only on one Condolences II
I do. here is what l shall say to Eng,
land regarding Texas. 1 shall show
her what a Monroe doctrine is; shall
show her that while Texas is small
and weak, Texas and this republic are
not. This is what have drafted as a
possible reply l shall tell Mr.. Paken-
ham that his chiefs avowal of inten-
lions has made it our imperious duty,
in self-defense, to hasten the annexa-
ton of Texas, cost what it may, mean
what it may! John Calhoun does not
shilly-shally.
"That Will be my answer" repeated
my chief at last
YES, l shall have Texas, as l shall
have Oregon, settled before lay
down my arms, Sam Ward. No, 1 am
not vet ready to die!" Calhoun's old
fire now famed in all his mien.
"Fhe situation is extremely diff
cult" said his friendly slowly. 1T
must be done; but how? We are as
a nation not ready for war. You as a
statesman are not adequate to the
notifies of all this. Where is your
political party, John? You have none.
You have outrun all parties. 1t will
be your ruin, that you have been
honest!
Calhoun turned on him swiftly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
To Test Oven.

To know whether an oven is of the
right heat for pastry piece Of paper
should be placed ON the shelf on
which the pies or cakes are to stand.
II the paper turns light brown in a
few minutes the heat is just about
right, but should the paper turn a
deep yellow, a confectioner would
know that the temperature was right
for cakes of solid description, pale
yellow denoting the correct heat for
such pastry as sponge cake and light
buns and biscuits.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26

We are interested in others when
they are interested in us.-Publius
SyruS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
Berwick Sponge Cake.

Beat, beat, beat three eggs, add one
and one-half cups granulated sugar,
salt, and beat. Add one cup sifted
bread -four In which mix one teaspoon
of cream of tartar. Beat. Add one
half cup cold water In which dissolve
cne-half teaspoonful soda Beat. Add
one more cup of -four. Beat Flavor.
Bake In quick oven IN sheet or bread
loaf pan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
Banana Salad.

Banana salad is not cooked, but is
appetizing for those who like such a
rich mixture. Serve plain on lettuce
hearts covered thickiy with mayon-
naise or mix with equal parts of or
ange sections sprinkled with chopped
nuts.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-04-26
Good Reason for It.

81 see a premiere danseuse is adj
vertised to dance with five snakes
twined about her.
Should think she would If
snake got on me I'd bet I'd dance
Stray Stories.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-05
THE GOVERNOR SPARES LIFE
Continued from Page L.

about his neck, and sobbing out her
words of joy and gratitude. When
her emotions subsidized many of the
spectators approached Webb and
shook hands with him, and congratu-
lated him.
Governor EXacted Pledge.
The governor advised the con-
demned man and the wife and daugh-
ter of his decision just a little before
noon. He made it dependent upon a
promise from them that in the future
they would make no appeals for clem-
ency for the condemned man, and to
this condition they agreed. The con.
dition and its acceptance by the wife
and daughter were reduced to writ.
ing, and will be placed among the
files of the case.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-05
WHY ACTRESSES
NEVER GROW OLD
Theatrical World.)

Nothing concerning the profession
seems more puzzling to the dear old
public than the perpetual youth OF
our feminine members How often
we hear remarks like, "Why, l saw
her as Juliet 40 years ago and she
doesn't look a year older now" Of
course allowance is made for make
up, but when they see us off the
stage at close range, they need an
other explanation.
How strange women generally
haven't learned the secret of keep
ing the face young! How simple a
matter to get an ounce Of mercolized
wax at the drug store, apply it like
cold cream, and in the morning wash
it off We know how this gradually,
imperceptibly absorbs old cuticle,
keeping the complexion new and
fresh, free from fine lines, sallowness
or over-redness. We know, too, that
this mercolized wax is the reason
actresses don't wear moth patches,
liver spots, pimples and the like.
Why don't our sisters on the other
side of the footlights learn the rea-
son, and profit by it?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-05
NEW STAR
is THE RESULT
OF A COLLISION

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 5.-Fa-
nous as Harvard observatory has
been for its successful photographs
of the new star, Nova" as it is
called by astronomers, there is spe-
cial significance attached here to the
theory Just enunciated by Professor
Bickerton, of New Zealand, that, Con
trary to long-accepted ideas, these
new stars are part of the manifesto
tion of collision between suns in
which there is third body formed by
the tearing off and fusing together
of parts Of the suns.
Regarding this, Professor Picker
ing says. Cup to the present time
it has been the generally accepted
theory that the new star was the re-
suit of collision of two suns, or
came as the result of heat generated
when a sun plunges into stream of
meteors. Speaking of the passing
away into dust of these new stars, an
interesting case was that of Nova
Aurigae, which appeared in 1901.
"For three or four days after its
appearance 1t was very brilliant, in
fact as any star in the northern sky
It then rapidly began to grow faint
and a few weeks later photographs
taken of it at the Yerkes observatory
show nebulous ring about it that
seemed to be moving away rapidly
"It was receding at the velocity OF
light, or at the rate of $4,000 miles
a second, and it was thought that
this formed after the collision of the
two suns, which are so close together
that they are seen as one