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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
HAM TWENTY YEARS OLD
Dropped from Wagon During Indian
Battle and is Good Yet

Rapid City, S. D., Dec. l9.-With
the finding of a perfect ham imbed-
ded in the soil of Big Foot trail near
the point where it crosses White Riv-
err. the battle of Wounded Knee 20
years ago is recalled The ham is in
state of perfect preservation, the
fat meat, lean and bone all being
distinctly visible. 1t is supposed
to have dropped out of one of the
wagons of Gen. Carr's commissary
department of the 18th cavalry when
he was pursuing Big Foot, the Chey
enne chief, who caused the Wounded
Knee fight.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
MoRsE's CONDITION GRAVE
No Action Has Been Taken on April
cation for Freedom

Washington, Dec. 1S.-It was said
at the department OF Justice late to.
day that no action had yet been TAX.
enin Morse's application for a com
mutation OF sentence. II is said the
matter will be determined by We'd
nesday officials here seem Impress
cd with the gravity Of the convicted
bankers condition.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
BIG GERMAN ARMY BILL
$10,31o,250 Increase in Forthcoming
Budget over That of This Year.

Berlin, Dec. 19-The Norddeutsche
Allgemeine Zeitung publishes sum
mary of the imperial budget for 1912.
The total expenditure is given as
2S19, 363,0O0 marks, approximately
S7O4, $40, 1901 an increase of $l4,516,-
$50 over the previous year.
The army expenditure is given as
$751;, 626, 900, an increase OF $10,310,
$50. On the navy $114,S5S,75O is to
be spent, a decrease of $l99,5O0 The
army increase is due to the larger
peace footing voted in the Reichstag
at the last session.
The interest on the national debi
calls for $S,19S,OOO less than last
wear
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
NOTICE
Bennington County Savings Bank.

The Annual meeting OF the cor.
porators of the Bennington county
Savings Bank will be held at the Of.
fee OF said bank. In its bank build.
ing IN Bennington. VI, on the FIRST
Wednesday (Srd day. OF January A.
d., 1912. at 2 o'clock p. m. for the
purpose Of electinc n board OF trus.
tees for tho year ensuing aud the
transaction q any other business
found necessary when met, especial.
ly to an vacancies ia the number OF
oorporators. aud to alter and revise
the bylaws.
Chas II. Dewey, Secretary.
Dated at Bennington, W.. Nov. 29
1911.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
SAVES TIPS; WINS POPULARITY
Waitress Who Aecumulates 1000
Dimes Is Oeluaed with Attentions

Dimes Is Oelueed with Attentions
Denver. Col, Dec. 1S-Deluged with
letters, postal cards and Christmas
gifts, Ivy Cole, waitress in a local
cafe who, to buy a fur coat. saved
1000 dimes received in tips in n year
is amazed at the attention her frugal
ity has attracted.
Miss Cole has received letters, pos
tai cards, and proposals OF marriage
from many parts OF the country. She
began saving her ten-cent tips a year
ago last Thanksgiving day. One day
before last Thanksgiving day she had
saved 800.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
WANTS TARIFF REDUCED
President Taft Sent Special Message
to Congress

Washington, Dec. 2O.-President
Taft sent special message to con-
gress today urging the prompt super
vision downward of the wool tariff
as covered by Schedule X.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
AthletIcs
POMONA GRANGE
To Meet In Stamford December
9th

9th
Southern Vermont Pomona Grange
will meet in Stamford December eth.
The program for afternoon session
consists of Roll call; What have
Learned by Experiments or Expert.
ence in Farming or Housekeeping
During the Year; f. f. Greene OF
Pownal will give talk on Horses
Mr., Gleason, poultry expert of Clarks
burg will speak on Poultry" Super
visor Jay c. Cottrell OF Hoosck Falls
on Production OF Pork for Profit
Music will be furnished by the North
Adams Normal School Glee club.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
ACTRESS CHECKS FIRE PANIC
Myrtle Vane of New York Gains
Audience n~Seattle Theatre.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 19.-Cajoled
into sense of safety by Miss Myrtle
Vane of New York, large audience
dismissed itself from the Lois Thea
ire in a most orderly way, while fire
which started in the ceiling of the
Germania Cafe. directly under the
stage, began to eat its way through
the floor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

EOR SALE-3OO acre farm for sale: two miles
L alta righ angle from Main St, Benning'
ton Brick house. ample barns; SOIL clay loan
and very rich. $50 acres tilabe 10 acres pas
ture. i5acres woodland. Principal Gro raised:
hay grain potatoes, fruit. Natural springs
on the lar !; dwelling and barns, supplied
from the village wtter main. The whole thrm
woven wire fenced. This would make an ideal
sheep arm. For IN Their particulars write 10
Jack Elliott. 3O5 Gage ST., Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
NOTICE OF ANEDNl MEETING

The annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
tho first National hunh nl lluning ON. Nef.
mont, will be held NJ their banking rooms ON
TUESDAY. January IN. 1919. at no o'cioCk IN the
forenoon. for the election OF directors Tor the
ensuing ar aud for the transaction of such
.Othci business as may properly conp Oeforc the
'"''s' LA. GRAVES Cashier.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
WANTED

XYTANTFD-wor By the day or hour. Call
w or address Mrs May DERRICK, columbia
House, Depot ST. $50
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
WEATHER FORECAST
Probabilities for This Section for the
Next "a Hours

For eastern New York and western
Vermont increasing cloudiness to.
night. Thursday snow, slightly war
mer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

wTANTED-Agents wanted, s. TO 81 daily
w selling New Fibre BrOOms: / 20 per ent
profit; every woman will uuy, beSlu eanN :
al once. Sample ~ express, 20 cents. Mynne
Broom Co., Elmira, n. Y. 4otA'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

LrOR sALE-Fiue room house in splendid
Il repair, barn in fue repair, one, ana one
quarter acres of land fine wn, shade and
shrubbery, lots of frui OF al kinds, good
SI0O This place is about 10 minutes walk
from Pennington postoilice aud Is a splendid
property for the price asked. ric' $3.50.
Nash 4 Hutchlns. I'LL
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
REYES CAPTURE REPORTED

NefH w FlhNo been akcn
Prisoner by Mexican Troops.
San Antonio, Dec 19.-Senor Este.
va, tho Mexican Consul here, says he
has confirmation OF report that Gen
bernardo Reyes has been captured
by Federal troops under Col. Garcia
Lugo near Galeana, Nuevo Leon
State.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
BOWLING MATCH

Athletics Won from Pirates Tuesday
Evening
On the Y NJ. c. A. alleys last eve
ming the Pirates won the first game
by four pins and lost the last match
by four, but the Athletics fasten the
series in the second string by 81 pins
The score:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

no RENT One e even room tenement. one
seveL room tenement, barn aud carriage
house, with all M d IN improvements. Al
rooms newly painted and pdpered. aolsso -.
n. Elwen North Bennington. Tel la'-ll.
SO 5Ot2is
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
10 aEN

no RENT Farm known as the Phelps farm
Ia No. Rupert. with ~ coss. Parties fent-
ing 10 furnish horses and all farming fools
Parties answering this 10 furnish gOOd REFER.
ences. Inquire OF G. u. sheldon Rupert, VI,
5itbs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

FOR SALE-Ih, late home OF Martha D.
Hayiree, 2dS South street, Is offered FOR
sale Ihis house is two story structure, eX-
celently located ard III a 1ne state OF repair
n Il heated py hot water furnace and pusses-
sion can De given at short notice. Homer II.
Webster, administrator. XVII
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

NVANTED-There are persons in ennng-
w ton who owe their nigh position TO the
aid given them by the la ernalional CORR
spOndeuce Schools. Any man or woman,
Young or old, Who would like 10 better bis or
her position, can do il. but 1t IS 'poppycock"
II YOU think you can do IL without special
educntion along the line you wish 10 iohow,
Drop line 10 jack Elliott, 30 Gage ~ anu
he will he pleased t. explain the slstem 10
you. 10 il now. One hour every evening will
put 20 thru your cOurse. obio'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

EOR SALE Nearly new double house. with
Il al modern Improvements bath. steam
each side and large attic, lot 50xli0. this pro-
ne ~ i located in TIE est reside ntal sccti n
OF BENNINGTON and is very desirable In every
way. Price on app ication. Nash hutc ms
49, 46tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

TOR sALE-Slxty breeding euwes from one
Il 10 four years Old. Also % Limos. H.
Stanley, No. Bennington. 5ott
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

For SALE POGO folding ix5 camera fitted
L with double rapid Rectilinear Lense, carry
sng case. Tripod, trays and Washing poA'
Price of outfit slO0O. Address w +. Hayden
East Arlington, VT SOU
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

SALEsMEN WANTED-lf you are known
- aud respected by ~ men having an Income
Of 81 so or more each we eau make you
PROPOSITION that ought 20 net you al least stuig
the tint year, no snaI ter how young or how old
YOU are Address AFRO NJ. Ascltnc, General
AunnI la1 CnLenc ST. Huntingdon. VI. SUI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

EOR SALE-One bay PAGER. weight 1923,
Il practically sound. KIM anl true IN NJ
harness. Price 800 if taken before Dec. l5tn
W. o. Stanley, No. Benninst on, VT. 5t-4'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

NNANTED-At once, grammer grade prin-
w cipal, sij. per week. vermont Also
normal graduate, intermediate grade Mass ;
aud teachers Tor other positions. Hathav ny
Agency, Bennington. t1u
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

TO RENT-One small tenement to rent Il.
Il 5. Harris. Division 81. 4dt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

Tor SALE Farm of 50 acres, mics from
IL bennington on west road. neal ~ new y
room house, line large barn with W TO sllo
attached, wagon shed, carpenter shop. 4 larhe
hen houses, line apple orchard farm IS wei
watered, 10 fact u very complete place me every
way. Price on application. Nash Hutchlns.
'' l7I
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING


VNOR SNIE-IINN. UAITN W'IWII03 'I"'NV -
4 /. N. Slocum. glO Main St. Phone ~ .ss.
r,oy SALE 4 good vloin aud outfit value
L s80,w,il eli for 5000. Address Box %
No. BENIN ton, W. ''o
NON SALE pigs for roasting for your
L Chris mas dinner, at the Walbrldge Farm.
Benning Oh Falls 'O'o'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

4 "Wednesday evening laees Gold
~ Watch between the whitney Theatre rnd
I. L. GilHon's stare. Reward v III be paid ior
returning same 60 Banner once, 1919
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-20

ITO RENT Desirable tenement on Pleasant
street Tor small family. Apply 2D5 Pleas
ant Street. WI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
ALABAMA LANDS
 BECOME VALUABLE

Evergreen, November 20.-(Special) In 1884 the Michigan Land company came to Alabama and commenced mak- ing purchase of land in Conecuh, Es- cambia. Covington, Butler and Mon roe counties. It was an organization that had unlimited faith in south Ala bama real estate. During the time tho company was here it purchased 45.700 acres at an average price of 70 cents per acre, or $31,990. The Michigan com pany has recently sold all its holdings to Alger-Sullivan Co, for $2,000,0 000. This increase was not made from 1884 but the Michigan people were practical ly engaged in the purchase of realty to the time it commenced its nego- tiations with Alger-Sullivan Co. Forty. three dollars and seventy-six cents per acre is a good price to pay for the pine lands of south Alabama, but not more than they are worth. In 10 years thesc same lands cannot be purchased for less than $100 per acre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
RAPID PROGRESS
 IN GETTING JURY

Denver November 2o-Rapid progress in the selection of jury marked the first day of the trial of Gertrude Gibson Patterson, charged with the murder of her husband, Charles A. Patterson, and at the close of court tonight F men passed for cause were in the jury box. The prospect of procuring jury by adjourn ment tomorrow was declared by both sides to be good.
 Despite the fact that the state will probably ask the death penalty for the woman. little opposition to capital punish ment was developed among the venire- men examined today. Questions asked by the state indicated the prosecution's in- tention to try to show that the killing of Patterson was premeditated, and that a verdict of murder in the first degree, with the death penalty, will be asked. spe- cial stress was laid on the veniremen's willingness to send a woman to the gall lows if the evidence warranted.
 DO you believe that under the law all persons are equal, male or female, and would you be willing to impose the death penalty on this defendant if you found her guilty, as readily as you would on a man?' asked Special Prosecutor Benson Of each man.
 DO you believe in the law of self-de- fense and do you believe woman en- titled to it's uprotection as well as a manY' was one of the questions put by Attorney Hilton for the defense.
 The name of Emil Strouss. a wealthy clothing manufacturer of Chicago. was brought into the proceedings by Special Prosecutor Benson, who asked veniremen if they were acquainted with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21

day in the city the guest of his brother.
 Mrs. Hill, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. S. w. Lipscomb, is improving after her recent illness.
 Mrs. w. R. West is quite i'll at her home On Nineteenth street.
 pr. and Mrs. R. P McTyiere have as their guest pr. McTyiere's mother.
 E. l.. Thornburg is able to be out after a severe illness of several days.
 Marvel City Lodge No. 262. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will meet tomorrow night. A full attendance Is urged.
 Bessemer Camp No. S1, Woodmen of the World, will meet tomorrow night
 The Wednesday Music club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Miss Inez Lopey at her home on Fifth avenue.
 The programme committee of the Bap- tist Young Peoples union will meet with Miss Maud Smith at her home on Eigh- teenth street tomorrow night.
 There will be no meeting of the Ep- worth league this week on account of the lyceum course at the high school au- ditorium tomorrow night.
 Miss Pearl Weinstein will entertain the members of the senior class on November % at her home on Seventeenth stret
 The Jefferson County Woman's Chris tian Temperance union will be held at 10 O clock tomorrow morning at the First Christian church. The convention will be in session all day with only a short in- termission at the noon hour. The women ard general public are cordially invited to attend. Those Coming for the day arc expected to bring lunch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
FIFTH DIVISION
 CASES 0N DOCKET

Montgomery, November 20.-(Specia1)- Fifth division cases, embracing the coun- tiee of Chambers, Coosa, Chiffon, Fillmore, Lee, Macon, Russell and Tallapoosa, are pn the supreme court docket for this week, the same counties being the rule of the day in the court of appeals The division is expected to continue through the week.
 At the instance of Attorney General Robert c. Brickell, the supreu ne court and the court of appeals have revived an DId rule which previously required that all records of appeal, in criminal cases, should be filed with the two courts by noon Monday when each division is called. Here lately the attorneys have been fil- ing their records on the same day the case was submitted, which had the effect of delaying inspection of the documents on 1he part of the attorney general.
 Next week third division cases will be called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
LIVE NEWS NOTES
 FROM BAY ANNETTE
Circuit Court in Session-Basketball Team in Good
 Shape

Bay Minette, November 20-(Special.)- The fall term of circuit court of Baldwin county opened this afternoon at o'clock, Judge A. E. Gamble presiding. The en- tire court machinery was in readiness to enter into the cases on docket without delay. The docket shows that there are 75 cases to be disposed of in the two weeks session of the court. The first weeks sessions will be devoted to the handling of civil cases and the last week the disposition of criminal cases.
 Trainer Ira B. Thompson of the local high school has announced that he has whipped his basketball team into shape for games in the near future. and that he is ready to receive challenges for games He also announces that he has scheduled a game for a team composed of various experienced players from this place with a team from Brewton for Thanksgiving day and that the game would be played in Brewton in the after noon. Thompson has also organized a girls basketball team which Is being nodded into playing shape and they ex- pect to schedule several games with out side teams during the court of the win- CT.
 Prof. s. M. Tharp of the local high school announces that the School Im- provement associations which have or- ganized among the citizens here for the improvement of the school, have been do- ing good work and that he predicts that before spring sets in the entire school building. as we'll as the surroundings, will present a very different appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
100000 ACRES 0F
 LAND IN DISPUTE
Congress May Be Impor- tuned to Clear Title to
 Alabama Property

Montgomery, November 2o.-(SpeciaL)- Congress may probably be importuned to clear the title to practically 100000 acres of land lying in the counties of Fillmore, Chambers, Lee, Tallapoosa, Coosa, Talla- dega, Macon and Barbour, which at one time constituted the Creek Indian reser- walton in Alabama. Special act of Con- gress, it seems, gave to the Indians the right to sell the lands, provided the sale was approved by the President of the United States. From what can be gath cred, these lands were sold, but without the approval of the President, that section of the act having apparently been forgot ten.
 Since the lands were sold and purchased by natives of the counties in question, 1t appears that the government is about to take steps to reclaim the acreages.
 Delegations from the counties involved within the last week have appeared be- fore District Attorney Warren s. Reese to look into the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
WILL BE TRIED FOR
 MURDER BY REQUEST

Pittsburg. November 20-George Gold en, indicted at his own request that a trial might exonerate him from the charge, was placed on trial here today for the murder of his wife. Mrs. Golden was shot at her home in Wickboro, Pa., July 18 Golden. who Is wealthy mer- chant, then said he shot his wife, mis- taking her for burglar. His story was accepted and no inquest was held.
 Later William Semmens, brother of the dead woman, alleged the killing was will full and caused Golden's arrest A writ of habeas corpus gave Golden his free- dom but at his own request an indict- ment was returned against him in order that he could be tried. Golden said he could not be fairly tried in his home county and the case was sent to Ar legheny county for trial.
 Two of Golden's six attorneys are his brothers.
 Prosecutor Leason said he intended to show that Golden quarrel frequently with his wife about property and they had words on the night of the shooting.
 It was alleged that Golden, while act ing as trustee in bankruptcy of Kittan- ming store, had confscated $2500 worth of goods. Mrs. Golden had said some things about exposing her husband four days before she was shot, according to the attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
Retired Georgia Planter s
 Advice to Kidney Sufferers

Regarding the wonderful curative merits of your Swamp Root, cannot say too much. After suffering severely for three years or more with severe pains caused by weak kidneys, l was finally induced to try Swamp Root through a testimonial read in one or the newspapers. l was in such eondi7 ton that I was obliged to arise from my bed six or eight times every night. I purchased fifty-cent bottle ana before it was used I felt so mush re- lief that I purchased one-dollar bot tie and by the time this was taken the old pains had left my back and could sleep the whole night through l am B retired planter. TO years of age, ana owing to Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, 1 am in the best of health and feel like boy. I am always glad to recommend Swamp Root to those who are in need of 1t. Sincerely yours,
 C. E. USSERY,
 Bowersville, Ga. Personally appeared before me, this 9th of September, 1909, c. E. Ussery, who subscribed the above statement and made oath that the same is true in substance and in fact.
 T. H. M'LANE, Notary Public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
CIRCUIT COURT
 NOW 0N AT SELMA
The Winter Term Convenes, ; Judge Miller Presiding
GRAND JURY IS DRAWN
Jurist in His Charge Laid Particular Stress Upon Gambling-Touches Only Lightly on Violations
 of Prohibition Laws

Selma, November 2o.-(speciaD. The winter term of the circuit court of Dallas county convened here this morning at presiding.
 After the court had been called to order Judge Miller introduced Rev. Joseph Dun slinson. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, who offered prayer as those in the court room stood with bowed heads. The grand jury of the term was then drawn and charged The charge which was delivered by Judge Miller was a strong one and took up about two hours of the time of the court in it's delivery. It proved interesting and was heard with close attention by the jury as well as by the many that thronged the court room.
 In his charge Judge Miller laid partic- ular stress upon gambling. He stated that he had been holding court in Selma for about seven years and during all of that time in his court there had been probably indicted and convicted one negro on that charge. He did not think that was right and asked the grand jury to do their duty. He state to the jury that he had heard gambling rooms were being operated in Selma but that he had never seen it chronicled in the county papers where any city or county official had ever raid ed such places. He then asked the mem bers of the grand jury if they believed in such violations of the law and asked if they were in favor of Investigating and convicting for them to stand.
 Three times during his charge he asked the members of the grand jury to stand if they believed in convicting upon for certain violations of the laws and each time as if they were one man the mem bers of the grand jury stood on their feet. While Judge Miller's charge relating to gambling was particularly drastic, he touched lightly upon violations of the prohibition laws. But he asked the mem bers of the jury to investigate the con- duct of the men who were convicted at the last term of the court and served terms on the road for violating the pro- hibition laws. He stated that on the books of the court there were several suspended sentences against these men and that if they had not kept their prom ises he wanted to put in force the sus- pended sentences.
 After the charge to the grand jury the petit juries were drawn and the civil jury docket of the court taken up. On this docket there are large number of cases which will consume the week.