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The Washington times., 1911-04-23
CHASE'S-Vaudeville.

Chase's next week enters upon the
second of the two weeks engagement
OF Consul. the Jungle Man" The ex-
ira added attraction will be Maud Hall
Macy and company I'm Edward Welt
zelfs pastoral comedy, The Magpie
and the Jay" Alf Grant and Ethel
Hoag will he responsible for jingles and
lests. A trio of entertainers, the Three
kuhns. will add the latest hit in New
York musical comedy mosaics. Clara
Inge and Marguerite Farrell will De
seen and heard in catchy songs and
novel dances. The Six AbdalIahs, Egyp-
ton BcdOuins will offer a characteristics
whirlwind native feature: Sansone and
Della will include their equilibristic
feats, and the daylight pictures will
complete the bill
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Edison Says He'll Live
Century and, Half

ORANGE. n. j., April 23-"Stubbs
will get so sick Of doing nothing in two
years that he will either decorate a plot
in a cemetery or he will be back at
work. With my system of living AMI
working twice as hard as Stubbs, or
Hartman, l should not be surprised If
lived to be 150'
This is the comment of Thomas A
Edison on the announcement that I. c.
Stubbs, lieutenant of the late Z. II.
Hartman, Is to retire on his sixty-fifth
birthday, May 81.
Edison strikingly contrasts his wos1-
ing. eating. sleeping. and clothing with
that of Stubbs and Hartman. He works
sixteen hours a day, once last week
working forty-eight hours on a stretch.
He eats one-fourth as much as Harri
man did. He sleeps the instant he goes
to bed, solidly for six hours. He wears
loose collars, clothes, and shoes.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
NEW NATIONAL-"Aida."

With Verdrs famous Aida. the
Ahorn English Grand Opera Company
will open its engagement az the New
National Theater next week, beginning g
on Monday night.
The operas to follow Aida" for one
week each. are, in the order given. as
follows: Madam Butterfly" "LuhIn-
grim ''Thais," La Boheme," Lucia
dt Lammernoor," and The Tales of
HOftrnann." For each opera there will be
alternating principals, and there will be
heard during the season as many as
forty singers in the more prominent
.Fhc cast. for Aida in the opening
week includes Aida IIemmi and Cecilia
Rhods, sopranos: Mary Jordan and
Mildred Rogers, coIIraltos: Christian
Hansen ard nomen:co Russo, tenors
Edwin Sliefden and Giuseppe Picco.
baritOnes, and Francis Archambault
ard George CHAMPION. 5ssos. The eX-
cellent chorus and orchestra are said to
be features of the productions, while the
coStuminG and stage management will
be handled artistirallY.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Engel Recital.

The piano recital to be given at the
Columbia Theater, Wednesday after
noon. at 4:3o O'Clock, by William A.
Engel. jr., is expected to prove one of
the interesting events of the closing sea
son.
On his appearance last year Mr.. EnSel
made most favorable impression. A
feature of his recital Wednesday win
be several of Chopin's most beautiful
compositions, while other numbers will
include selections from the treasures of
Bach, Liszt, Brahms, and Beethoven
Miss Fave r. humphreys rich con-
tralto will also be heard in a number
OF selections, she being the assisting
artist.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Mask and Wig Club.

The annual visit to the Capital of the
Mask and Wig Club of the University Of
Pennsylvania will be made at the Be-
lasco Theater on the evening of Mon
day, May /. The Innocents," the offer
ing this year, is said to be as good as
anything the club has ever done. and
last night comnleted its regular Easter
week run in Philadelphia. There are
more specialties than usual in this
years production, and the show has
been pronounced one of the most sue
cessful in the twenty-three years of its
history.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS"

For the week of May the attraction
at the Academy will be the dramatiza-
ton of George Barr McCutcheon's thrill.
ling romance, Beverly" The produc-
ton comes direct from its long engage
ment at the Studebaker Theater. Chi
cago. The play has a wonderful appeal
ing power, and is enthusiastically re-
CelYed by all classes of theater patrons
The cast is said to be strong one.
II is story of war, a story of love
and story of laughter. Plot follows
Counterplot, amusing situations follow
one after the other. and through the
whole Is running one of the most de-
lightful of love stories
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Warner Lecture.

Adam Dixon Warner. of California,
will lecture at Columbia Theater tonight
on the theme, See America First. "
Mr.. Warner viii use lantern slides in
illustration of his address.
The natural beauties of Alaska and
Montana and some of the notable scenes
in the large cities of the United States
Will furnish the matter for the lecture.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Mt. Vernon Theater.

In addition to the already strong
bill for today at the Mt. Vernon Thea
ter, Ninth street, near New York av-
cnue, the management will present
the sensational naval drama, Lieut..
Rose and the Stolen Code" This film
has Just been released and is one of
the most interesting picture dramas
yet presented.
Two moving picture machines have
been added to those already in the
fheater and there will be no waits
now; The theater opens at 3 o'clock
in the afternoon.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
MAJESTIC-'Uncle Toms Cabin"

Scheduled to appear at the Majestic
next week is Uncle Toms Cabin" so
well known to all theater-goers that an
Introduction is not necessary. Tire man
agement is making an effort to secure a
ptcananny band, as well as a double
quartet The cast requires sixteen
speaking parts and with the band and
orchestra, there will be almost fifty on
the stage. Scenery for this production
is being built here and at Baltimore
the best productions of Uncle Toms $
Cabin ever seen in Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
ARCADE-Amusements.

Beginning tomorrow, patrons of the
skating auditorium will have solid
week Of uninterrupted skating. Dancing
will continue this week with three ses-
sions, Monday, Wednesday, and Satur-
day evenings. Special matinees are
held in the moving picture theater every
afternoon from 2:5O to $50 o'clock for
the school children.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Seat Sale to Open.

Seats for the entire engagement of
the Aborn English Grand Opera COM
pany. which opens next week at the
New National Theater with Aida"
go on sale at the box office tomor-
row morning.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
ale of Crex, BungaIo Fibre and Mating Rugs

Actually worth $3.50 regularly.
Large room size, 9x12 feet, most
serviceable rug for summer,
which we fully guarantee to be
washable
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
ATHENS TO CELEBRATE
Wlndham County Town to Have Old
Home Week Celebration

The citizens OF Athens are looking
forward with much interest to Old
Home Week which is to be observed
from August 20 to August 26. About
300 invitations have been sent out by
the committee and ii is expected that
many former residents and their des-
cendants may find it possiblc.to visit
Athens at that time, and that others
will report by letter. To those peo-
pie who are familiar with the town
it is OF interest to recall that Athens
was the birthplace of Joseph r. Ball
OF p. G., proprietor of the Dominion
Snath company, Rev. l.. o. Sherburne
of Burlington, secretary of the Yer
mont Bible society, and of Judge AL
fred A. Hall of st. Adams, as well as
others who have become more or less
prominent in this and other states.
On Sunday, August 20. appropriate
church services will be held and on
Tuesday, August 22, will occur the
more general, public exercises, which
will include music, addresses, a re-
miniscent hour and dinner on the bas-
ket picnic plan. The days following
will be devoted to home gatherings,
family reunions, picnics and excur-
sions to place of interest.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
NORTH BeHRIRUrOA

The Il. Y. waist shop will close to-
day for one week.
Mrs. II. /. Spaiford leaves today TO
spend two weeks vacation in Peru.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Miles left to-
day for Troy where they will spend
a week with relatives.
Miss Ruth Loomis and cousin, Miss
Barbara Loomis OF Pittsneld have re-
turned from Hedges pond.
Miss Maria Leonard OF Troy Is Wis
iting at the home OF her sister Mrs.
Kathryn WEIGH of Mechanic street.
A. S. Hathaway and family return.
ed yesterday from Hedges Lake
where they have been spending ten
days.
Percy Russell had the misfortune
yesterday while helping to move a
piano at the local station to injure
his hand quite badly 80 as to disable
him for work.
There will be n platform dance
picnic, ball game and other sports
held at the Amos Johnson grove on
August 10th at Maple hill. All are
cordially invited.
Miss Nora Harris and mother are
moving their household goods from
Fair Haven to this place aud VIII
keep house In the Elwell house on Me
chanic street, formerly occupied by
Hawley Barrett.
Wesley Il. Minis. superintendent OF
schools OF Warren, Mass, returned
today after short visit with Rev and
Mrs. James s. Clark. Mr. Minis has
been investigating the history and
historical scenes Of Bennington and
vicinity.
AT the Congregational church ON
sunday the pastor viii preach In to
morning on the subject, "Buildlns on
the Foundations Len by Our Faith
ers." Sunday school Is held at the
close of the morning preaching ser
vice. The midweek meeting foi
prayer aud testimony Ia convened on
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock Let
| all members try TO be present.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
GATES ENORMOUS FORTUNE
II Is Estimated II viii figure 10000.
600 to S5O,O0O,oOO.

New York, Aug. 1O.-The will of
John w. Gates. who died yesterday
in Paris, will be probated in Port
Arthur Texas, where the financier
made his residence. This much was
ascertained today at the offices of
Byrne and Cutcheon, lawyers, which
firm has custody of the last will and
testament made by Mr.. Gates. 1t is
understood that the bulk of the prop
erty will go to Charley" Gates, his
son. The fortune is estimated at be-
tween $4,000, 900 and $50,0OO,000.
Were any requests made outside
of his family?" f. w. M. Cutcheon
was asked.
"That | could not say" was the re-
ply" but | will say that the public
knew very little of the real Mr.. Gates
More than 80 families are dependent
upon checks mailed monthly at the
instance of Mr.. Gates"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
NORTH HoOSick

Luta Nesbitt is entertaining com
pany from Troy.
Miss Meta Wing has returned home
from her visit.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodcock died Sunday.
Sherwood Haswell was a guest of
his nephew, Leslie Haswell Sunday.
Mrs. Myron Harrington and chill
dren visited her cousins Wednesday
Leone Beagle was guest of her
aunt, Miss Eva Washington Wednes-
day. .,auA
Miss Lucy Haswell will go to Ben
nington where she will spend some
time.
Albert Nesbitt, David Allen, George
Sigmond and Roy Campbell are camp
Ing at Cossayuna.
Miss Myrtle Beagle and daughter
Ethel were guests of her mother,
Mrs. George Washington on Tues
day.
Mrs. Ernest Washington and daugh
ter Vera spent Wednesday with her
mother, Mrs. Wilson at North Ben
nington.
Mr.. Haswell, not needing all his
goods here had an auction Tuesday
Several from out of town attended
John Huntington was the austioneer
Miss Blanche Haswell who has
been the North Hoosick correspond
ent for some time, will resign the
position as she will make her home
with her brother in Indian Orchard,
Mass.
Miss Edna Cherbonneau of Man.
chester has been a guest of her aunt,
Mrs. George Washington. returned
home Thursday. Mrs. Washington
and Miss Lillian Washington visited
at North Bennington Sunday.
Kenneth Haswell and family called
on relatives Sunday.
Miss Blanche Haswell returned to
her home Wednesday from Hancock
Mass, where she had been to attend
the wedding August 2, 1911 at $50
p. m.,' of her brother, Leslie G. Has
we'll to Miss Nellie f. Towne, one
of the popular ladies OF Hancock. The
young man is now the happy profes-
sor Of Towne of his own. They
took a short trip after which they
came to his home at North Hoosick
to move his goods to Indian Orchard.
where he has been employed the last
four years, where they expect to
make their home. We wish them a
happy prosperous life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
BABIES JUST REVEL IN IT

When a trained nurse with years
of experience says that babies are al
ways good natured unless uncomfor-
table, she gives a strong hint to
mothers OF cross" babies. Winona
V. Marquis, nurse OF the Orphan
School, Jumonville, Pa, says: Bah
les Just revel In Comfort Powder:
they are so good when one knows
how to make them comfortable
Trained nurses everywhere endorse
Comfort Powder because Il soothes
and heals all skin limitations. Look
for the signature OF f. 3. Sykes on
the box. A.. A
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told Briefly
for Busy Readers.

Miss Martha Holton has returned
from visit in Manchester
II. II. vreeland Of New York was a
guest Friday at the Walloomsac Inn.
Miss Gertrude Hubbell of Rutland
is a guest at the home of l.. G. Hol-
ton.
Misses Eileen and Margaret Paris
of Rutland are guests of Miss Maude
Belden.
Miss Katherine Murphy of Maple
street is visiting relatives in Man
chester.
Miss Margaret Mcbride of Boston
visited recently with her sister, Mrs.
j. C. Murphy.
Miss Marie Hallam of New York is
the guest of her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. John M. Healy of Gage st.
DR.. and Mrs. Frederick Forker of
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. X. e. Healy,
have returned to their home in that
city.
Miss Eleanor Murphy of Maple ST.,
has returned from q two weeks vaca-
ton spent in Manchester accompan-
led by her cousin, Miss Agnes Nc
Bride of Manchester
DR. Seymours subject Sunday morn
ing at the Second Congregational
church, will be "a Challenge to the
Well Born Young people and all
others are cordially invited to at
tend.
Mrs. f. L. Piaget of Paterson, N. j..
who has been visiting her sisters,
Mrs. lisa Woodland and Mrs Emma
Streeter, returned home today. She
was accompanied as far as Hudson
by Mrs Woodward.
Bennington Chapter Daughters Of
the American Revolution will hold a
reception to the Daughters and
friends at the Tichenor house, Old
Bennington, Wednesday afternoon,
August 10th at four o'clock. Every
one cordially invited. No admission
fee. 46t2
William H. Nichols, Eminent Com
mander of Taft Commandery No. s
X. r. has today received word that
st. Paul Commandery X It. of North
Adams, Mass, to the number of fifty
or more accompanied by band will
be present on August 10th at the lay
ing of the corner stone of the Ma
sonic Temple.
En-. Sir George F. Root, Grand
Commander of knights Templar OF
Vermont has today notified the Emf
nent Commander of Taft Comman
derry No. 8 X. T. of Bennington that
| Sir Arthur Macarthur. Deputy Grand
Master of Knights Templar Of the
United States of America will be
present at the laying OF the corner
stone of the Masonic Temple on Au
gust 10th next.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
FARM TO EXCHANGE

We will exchange our farm for village prop
erty ION account of poor health. Situated 3
miles from Bennington, direct road 10 Airing
ton; II. y. ID. and telephone; school only few
rods. Farm beautifully situated high state OF
cultivation. land altogether, a quantity OF oak,
fruit and shade trees, beautiful trout stream
fiowlng over 4 mile through the land. Farm
will keep six COWS a span of horses and young
stock, and ideal place for chicken farm.
and Mrs ID. p. Matteson, Meadow Brook Farm,
So, SALISBURY, VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
HOLE AS EVIDENCE
Excavation Made by Explosion
Brought Into Court

Brought Into Court
Los Angeles, Calf, Aug. 1O.-A
hole in the ground, caused by the eI.
plosion of n bomb will figure In the
trial of the Mcnamara Brothers for
the alleged dynamiting OF the Los
Angeles Times. The hole was dug up
and boxed for preservation Sunday
night.
On the morning OF the destruction
of the Times building last October l.,
two unexploded bombs we're found at
the residence of General II. G.. Otis,
owner of the Times and +. ]. Zeehan-
delaar, secretary OF the Merchants
and Manufacturers association. A
detective was carrying off the bomb,
enclosed in a suit case from the Otis
grounds when he head a clock begin
ticking, and dropped the grip and ran
The bomb went Off, tearing large
hole in the ground between the side
walk and curbing. The hole remain
ed undisturbed and few days ago
the attorneys for the defense decided
they needed the hole for evidence.
Accordingly four detectives set to
work Sunday night and by daybreak
had tunneled under the hole, boxed
It in and prepared to cart IL to Attor-
ney Job Harriman's office. While they
awaited a truck, passers-by noticed
their operations and telephoned Dis.
trlct Attorney Fredericks.
Gathering on number OF detec-
tives, Fredericks rushed TO the scene.
Hold on" cried Frederlcks, peer
ing into the box. What have We
here?"
Nothing but n hole" replied Har-
riman's detectives.
ooh, very well" said the district
attorney, you are welcome to IT,"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
NEW LAUNDRY

The Model Laundry will be open
for business July 10. Corner Main
and Stafford street. All kinds OF
work well and promptly done. Work
called for aud delivered. Telephone
16i.M. Gamma
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
Unmatched i'm
Brilliancy

are the gems we sell. If
you are looking for dia-
monds and other gems of
the first water then you
want us as much as we
want you. We stand be-
hind any jewelry we sell
with a guarantee that is
as broad as we can make
it. Come in and see our
matchless showing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-12
NoMMIssIoNERs, NorIoE.

" Estate Of Mrs MARY j. SICKLE
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Zen.
nlnRton, MMISSIONERS, TO receive, exam.
ne and al iust the claims and demands Of all per.
sons against the estate OF Mrs. Mary j. Sickle
ate of pittsneld Mass In said District, deceased
and All claims exhibited In Onset thereto hereby
give notice that we viii meet for the purposes
Aforesaid nc the Flret National Bank In
the Village OF No. Bennington, VI. IN said Dis
trict, ON the 18th day OF August
2o'clock 7. ~, until o'clock =. NJ, ON each
OF sald days aud that six months from the 9Th
day OF July, A. d., 1911 IA the time limited
by said Court for said creditors TO present their
claims 10 us for examination and allowance
Dated NJ No. Bennington, this Dtn day ofJuly.
n. /. sPArFORD,
]. ID. W0ODHULL,
Commissioners
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-08
BELkNAP.

Roy D. Bell returned home Friday
night from Kansas City, where ne mad
spent the past month.
Miss Anna Mum and brother Roy
of near Carbon were guests Wednes'
day of Mr.. and Mrs. |. M. Mum.
Miss Coca Brookshire spent Satur'
day and Sunday in Ottumwa. with
friends.
Miss June Gibson was the guest last
week of her sister Mrs. R. M. Garrett
of Centerville who returned home with
her for an over Sunday visit.
Miss Dorothy Putnam OF Drakeville
spent Friday with her aunt Mrs. 1. -
Mum. ...
Mrs. Eta Sample and children and
Miss Eliza Sample OF Sherman chapel
and Mrs Albert Mum and son Willie
of Drakeville were recent visitors at
the David Mum home.
Miss Zoe Mcconnell closed her term
of school at Floris, Friday.
Mrs. Frances Waller spent Sunday
at Carbon at the home Of her son
Joseph Waller.
Miss Edith Bell closes her school
at the Galpin this week.
Miss Cal A Cree returned home Sat
urday from a visit at Trenton, Mo-, at
the home of her sister Mrs. c. A. Guile
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Hugher spent
Thursday and Friday in Ottumwa at
the Jesse McCreery home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-08
Admit, Iowa Girl to Kentucky Bar.

Admits Iowa Girl to Kentucky Bar.
Webster City, June 5.-Miss Ruby
James, formerly of Webster City, a sis
ter of Ollie James of Kentucky, one
of the democratic leaders in the ma
tional house OF representatives, has
Just been admitted to the practice of
law in the state of eKntucky. She will
practice in her home city Of Marion.
Miss James is sister-in-law of
Prof. l.. H. Ford, and made her home
in Webster City for three years. Prof
essor Ford was superintendent of the
Webster City schools for ten years.
After the death of Mrs. Ford, Miss
James, her sister, came to webster
City and took care OF the Ford chill
dren She was popular here and a
leader in her social set.
In taking up the study of law she
has followed in the footsteps of her
father, L. H. James, widely known
Kentucky lawyer. and her older
brother. Representative James She
studied law at Hopkinsville, KY.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-08
Conventions This Week.

Des Moines, June 6.-Lodge men
seed dealers and harness makers form
the convention program for Des
Moines this week.
The Eagles of Iowa will hold theil
state aerie sessions on Tuesday, Wed
nesday and Thursday in the hall at sos
and 610 Locust street. A banquet al
the Wellington Thursday evening is
the closing feature of the three days
program.
Col. Asa Turner, pioneer Polk coun,
ty farmer will speak before the after
noon session Of the Iowa Seed Dealers
association at the Chamberlain hotel
on Tuesday. Other speakers will
Prof. H. G. Hughes, Prof. L. H.
Pammel and Prof. j. R. Chittick, Chas
N. Page of Des Moines is president.
The Retail Hardware Dealers asso.
citation will convene at the Great West
ern hall Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-08
BLOOMF FIELD.

Mrs. Rebecca Duckworth who fell
In the cellar-way at her home short
time ago, breaking her right arm
badly, is reported to be doing nicely
Mrs. A. J. Nicholson, of Des MONIES
is visiting at the home of her mother
Mrs. Mary Bryce.
Mrs. James Rieger and sons, Wray
and Nathan, are visiting at the w. M
Wray home
Mrs. ]. H. Plank is visiting In
Kansas City at the homes OF her son
Curtis Plank, and daughter, Mrs. Llllle
Faeth.
Mrs. Belle McMaines and son, Bur
ton of Wellsville, Mo-, are visiting at
the home of the formers mother, Mrs
Morrow.
Mrs Lille Mitchell, who spent the
winter at the hoAne of her uncle, j. r
Toombs, left last week for her home
in Supply, Okla. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mozingo OF
Wyoming, ILL.,. arrived in the city last
week to spend the summer. MI
Mozingo will play ball with the Bloom
field Pirates. ---