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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27

rearing a big family OF chicken sneak
thieves. and when Jack Frost ripens
the persimmons he hangs by his re-
tractile tail among the golden fruit
and stuffs all day. But the birds
wing south, deep snow cuts or his
food supply, and this pig headed, ratty
tailed. dull white marsupial is forced
from his haunts to seek food.
He is q might raider" shows little
fear and appears in unexpected places.
You are apt TO find him upstairs under
the bed, down In the cellar feasting on
pumpkin pie and apples or out in the
henhouse sucking eggs and sklnning
ROSTERS.
His appetite for chicken is only sur
passed by that OF a fully matured
dominic. He has the trick OF getting
into n place without keys. OF mysterl-
ously escaping when thought to be Sc
curely Gagged and Of playing dead pos
sum so well that the elect can hardly
tell.
Twelve generally constitute litter.
three families season TO the pair.
Kangaroo style. the mother carries her
young in pouch and Is sometimes
found with newborn young in her era
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27

Anent the assertion that, because
the newspapers distorted the account
of the execution of Mary Rogers
when three of their representatives
were admitted, no newspaper men
will be admitted to the hanging oil
Elroy Kent, we know of no Vermont
editor who would willfully distort an
incident which, of itself, is terrible
enough There is no disease OF
yellow journalism" in Vermont
which would cause the press repre-
sentatiyes TO color the execution
story. But IL Sheriff Kiniry of Wind
sor county sees At not TO invite any
Vermont newspaper men, that Is his
right. Surely none OF them bankers
for the privilege, although the!
would like to fulfill their rightfu
duty in completing the history OF this
case.-Barre Times
Provincial officials with compare
lively limited experience in life while
trying to do their best often make
Just the mistake that Sheriff Kiniry
is making in this matter. Probably
no Vermont newspaper man cares tC
see Elroy Kent executed, but II vii
be better all round for the state anc
the officials, II several newspaper re
porters are admitted. 1t was not the
presence of newspaper men that wa'
responsible for the yellow reports o.
the Rogers execution but their pres
ence that saved the reports from be
ing even more yellow. Sensationa
papers will be sensational anyway
but those inclined to wholesale false
hood are somewhat restrained i
they know that their lurid and vici
GUS imaginings will be Offset by re
liable reports by conservative an'
trustworthy men. Sheriff kinir!
wants to do the best he can, we have
no question. but more harm thar
good will result from the exclusion
of newspaper reporters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
And He Whistlad.

He was only a poor little messenger
boy.
When the young woman stepped into
the elevator ON the first door Of the
Williamson building II was crowded
with big men-and that messenger boy.
In an instant the boy snatched his hat
from his head
One by one, but with shamed blush
es, the men In the elevator followed
suit. The young woman was not hand
some, but she was neat and trim and
self possessed Quickly she turned TO
the lad and said:
''You are little gentleman-one Of
the old fashioned sortw and she flash
ed wonderfully sweet smile upon
him.
The child looked at her in amaze.
ment. He had been fumbling with his
cap, but now he found the message he
had stuck In It's sweatband, took II
out, stuck his cap on his head and be-
gan to whistle.-Cleveland Plain Deal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
poN'Ts.

Don't let litter In the duck house get
rank. Damp means lame ducks and
their finish.
Don't forget that turkeys are not
far removed from the wild and must
not be shut up In n hot box.
Don't fail TO scatter grain evenly
over the litter so all have a chance
and keep the litter even on the scratch.
Ing door
Don't expect TO keep breeding geese
right on straight grain ration
Geese are vcgetarians and to keep
healthy and be prolific must have veg.
etahles regularly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
OBJECT OF ENVY.
The unrivaled Accomplishment Of Billy
Smith.

Tho unrivaIed Accomplishment Of Billy
Smith.
a DEEP sigh Of sorrow broke from
"a the lips of little Freddie Stock
man.
Il WISH" he said plaintiyely-"I wish
wuz Billy Smith"
His mother was astounded, shocked.
"Why, Freddie?" she asked. BILLY
Smith has none of the nice things you
have. He doesn't get any pocket mon
ey. And he isn't as big as you are,
and he's not nearly so strong. His ia
Their never buys him presents or
"Yes; | know all about that" said
Freddie. But
"And then look what nice home
you have and nice books, and you new
er have to 60 out when it's cold and
wet to carry papers, and
Yes; II know that said Freddie
irritably, annoyed at his mothers
strange lack of sympathy and under
standing. But Billy kin wiggle his
ears, and ! can't.'-Answers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
Your Nelehbor's Experience

How you may profit by t. Take Fo
ley Kidney Pills. Mr.. Henry Bent l6l
Beech street, Bennington. VT. says:
For many years | suffered with kid
ney trouble and have taken all kinds
OF kidney medicine without avail un,
III tried Foley Kidney Pills. | had
severe pains across my back and felt
miserable and tired out, but after TAX
ing Foley Kidney Pills a few days, the
pains left me and feel many years
younger than did before taking them
| would advise all my old comrades
who have kidney trouble to take Foley
Kidney Pills."-Cole's Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
Estate Of Samuel B. Hall

STATE OF VERMONT. The Honor.
- District OF Bennington, -. able Probate
Court for the District Aforesaid;
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Samuel II. Hall. late Of Termination IN
said District, deceased. GREETING
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the nth
day Of January next for examining and allow.
Ing the account OF Sarah y. ilall. Ne.
cutor, OF the estate OF said deccascd.
and f,ir decree of the residue of sail estate Ia
the lawful claimants uf the same. and ordered
that public notice thereof 10 given 90 All pcr.
sons intcrc ted In said estate by publishing this
order three weeks eucccsslvcly previous 10 the
day assigned In the Remington Evening lmn'
ner, newspaper published at bennington IN
said District
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified 10 ap.
pear nc tho Probate Once IN Bennington In
eaid District on the day assigned. then AID
there to contest the allowance ~ said account
| N you scc cause. and 90 establish your right u.
heirs cgatees aud lawful claimants 20 siid
residue.
GTvsS UNpER My HAND, this 18th day Of
December. 1911.
GRACE H. HCLr. Register
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
LANDoRoVE

Harry Nelson who is working out
of town is at home for a few days.
Ahial Crandall and Miss Grace Buff
FUN OF Dorset were married In this
town Christmas day The young cou-
pie are visiting relatives in town.
Leroy McGinn of Peru and Miss
Lila Chadwick of Landgrove were
united in marriage Sunday in South
Londonderry by the Rev Mr. Sisson.
Congratulations.
About twenty-five friends and neigh
bors gathered at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. j. +. Thomson Sunday evening
and enjoyed a Christmas tree. Re
freshments Of pop corn. apples and
candy were served.
George Chadwick and family spent
Christmas at the home OF W. IL. Chad.
wick; Edmund Shepard and family
az G. T. Fosters: l.. j Whitney and
wife of Peru. w !. Whitneyof Rhode
Island and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Il. Whitney
OF this town at G. c. Thomson's: J. T..
Thomson, wife and daughter at l.. +.
Woodward's; Mrs r. w Mcintyre and
little daughter Doris. Mr.. and Mrs. f.
A. Woodwork and son Maurice at II.
G. Woodward's.
Last Tuesday night West Branch
Grange elected the following officers
for the coming year: Master. G. S,
Marsden overseer, j. H. Thomson
lecturer, Mrs. J. Il. Thomson; steward,
BERTHE Chadwick; assistant steward,
II. W. Abbott; chaplain. Mrs. c. 5.
Marsden: treasurer L. r. Woodward F.
secretary Mrs \. A. Towslee; gate
keeper, w II. Chadwick; Ceres. Lila
Chadwick, Pomona, Eva Abbott Flora
Eva Thomson The officers will be in
stalled January =.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27

die and twelve. half grown, on her
back, with tails hooked to her arched
caudal nppendage.
The possum here shown made raid
on Riverside ROSTERS and pumpkin
pies and met his finish.
On prying open his strong jaws fifty
sharp teeth were disclosed. the death
trap OF many n fat hen.
These fowl iends are easily tracked
and trapped and when one Is killed
fowls furry foes are not only fewer,
hut, oh, you roast possum an sweet
perhtcrs!
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
BEST on Earth"

This is the verdict OF r. j. Howell
Tracy, o., who bought Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound for his wife," HeI
case was the worst have ever seer
and looked like sure case OF con
sumption, Her lungs were sore and
she coughed almost necessarily and
her voice was hoarse and weak. Fo
ley's Honey and Tar Compound
brought relief at once and less thar
three bottles effected a complete cure
Without opiates or harmful drugs oI
any kind Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound stops coughs and cures colds
DO not accept any substitute Coles
Pharmacy,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
A PossihIa ExnIanation.

Il wonder" said Dudderkin, who is
always trying to find reasons for
things-"I wonder how parents first
came to spank children. selecting the
special spot they did for their castiga-
ton"
~ don't know" said little Blinks.
81 suppose they thought that was the
best place to start to rear them. as
you might say."-Harper's Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
No One Man Knows Il All

and all that anyone knows dies with
him. Isn't II safer for those who
know anything TO insure their life for
that value than to run the risk OF
taking the time 10 teach or tell Il "a
their chlldren1 National Life lnsur
anoe Company OF Vermont. Mutual
Earle 3. Kinsley, Agent. Rutland. VI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
WHAT LIFE is
The Personal Relation ls the One
Thing That Counts.

Nothing is OF real value In the
world except people. Never hurt n
person by wrong thought or by
word, or by act Never hurt each
other. Then go on n big discovering
expedition and find each other
Never say, THAT person has moth
ing in him." for that only means that
you haven't found II yet. Then. last
Of all. never think you are the only
person You are just a part OF leach
other" You are not somebody and
the rest OF MS everybody else We
are each other. Life is eachother.
ness, not everybody.else.ness The
January ST, Nicholas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
Took Precautions.

Unskilled Shot to gamekeeper)-Fm
awfully sorry shot your dog.
Don't you worry about that, sir
| left my best one at home in case Of
accidents. "-Flegende Batter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
The Happisst Man.

Happier than the man who
thinks that whatever is is right
is he who thinks that whatever
! is his is best.-Chlcago Record
Herald
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
A. the ThAafAr

The usher hurries up the aisle.
lie mus make haste because
They'll nSsd him in little while
To help With the applause.
Washington Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27

When watermelon time is out Brer
possum's comm in, so draw up to the
tible and get ready to begin!-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
THE SLY oPossuM.

When snow piles up and zero winds
whistle it's then the sly opossum
sneaks down from the woods to rob
the henroost. In summer he Is busy,
In leafy tree and thicket, robblng birds
nests. gathering berries and fruits and
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
NOTICE

We are now selling at
our sales room a complete
line of remnants, consisting
of fancy suitings, worsteds
and rain cloth, also heavy
double-faced goods for
Ladies and Children's
cloaks.
Samples of piece !'goods
sent on request. Sales room
open Tuesday only.
HoLDEN.LEoNARD CO.,
Bennington, VI.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
eAsTRoNoMlc GRIMES
Few Children Learn How to Eat
ProperlX

Properly
Nor is it enough that school girls
and boys should be taught to cook
they should also learn how to eat.
Few learn this at home. They are
usually taught to eat silently, and
not to take soup off the end OF a
spoon or to put the knife into the
mouth; but the more important art
of mastication is ignored. 1t is a
branch of physiology. and should be
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-27
Watch the
New Year In

with one ofour watches in your
pocket. Then you'll know ex-
actly the time it arrives. Our
watches are guaranteed accurate
timekeepers. If you have a
watch, give one to some Of the
people you want to remember
on that day. OF course we
have all other sorts Of jewelry
ifyou prefer. Pretty and as in
expensive as good jewelry can
be. Have a look.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23
WASH THAT ITCH AWAY.

1t Is said there are certain springs IN
Europe that give relief and cure to
Eczema and other skin diseases. If you
knew that by washing in these waters
you could be relieved from that awful
itch, wouldn't you make every effort
to take trip to Europe at once.
Would you not be willing to spend
your last cent to find the cure?
But you need not leave home for
these distant springs. Relief is right
here in your own home town!
A simple wash of Oil OF wintergreen,
Thymol and other ingredients as COM
pounded only in d. D. D. Prescription
win bring instant relief to that terri
BILE burning itch, and leave the skin as
smooth and healthy as that of a child
Best possible wash for pimples and
all skin impurities.
If you have not already tried it, get
at least rs cent bottle today. We
assure you Of instant relief.
The Crystal Pharmacy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23
"reminiscences of Governor
Bloxham's Administration

commissioners appointed by Gov. Blox-
ham IN 1897.
Tie last ballot cast by Gov. Bloxham
was for Senator Bryan. whose father
had been the governors lifelong
friend. Hon. H. E. Day and Hon. r
II. NJ. Davidson were the other two
railroad commissioners appointed II
1897. In March. 1897, Coy. Bloxham
appointed Col. John A. Henderson, his
closest friend, to be United States SEN
ator. Circuit judges, Minor s. Jones
and Joseph B. Wall, were appointed
by Gov. BIexham.
Gov. Bloxham's first nomination for
governor was in 1879, but he was de-
feated by a Republican. In 1880 he
was nominated RgaiE at Gainesville,
his competitors being Hon. George r.
Drew and Hon. s. Pasco. His oppon-
ent in 1880 was 8. B. Conover, a Re-
publican, who had been United States
senator from 1873 to 1879. Hon.
Samuel Pasco was chairman of the
Democratic state executive committee
from 1876 to 1888. In 1896 Gov. Biloxi
ham was nominated for governor with
out opposition at Ocala. The campaign
was conducted by Hon. w. A. Rawls,
chairman OF the Democratic state
executive committee and Gov. Blox-
ham received a very large proportion
Of all the votes cast. No other man IN
the history Of the state has been twice
elected governor OF the state Of Flor
ida. Gov. r. K. Call was twice ap-
pointed territorial governor. The char
acteristics Of Gov. Bloxham's official
life were the development Of the state.
the improvements Of its finances. tbs
increases in taxable property. ECONOMY
and thoroughness in discharge of off,
cial duties. In these lines his life
work constitutes a prime factor in the
improvement and advancement Of the
state and the welfare and happiness OF
its people.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23

tual head of the Camorra, cried dra-
matically:
II call from the other world the soul
OF my poor brother Giro, who died in
prison, to witness that we are flesh
and blood sold by the carbineers to the
inquiring judges. who lent themselves
to this infamous market"
BY this time both prisoners and law
yers were pretty well exhausted and
suddenly the accused men as with one
accord burst into tears. The priest,
Giro Vitozzi, looked as though he had
been stricken with apoplexy. The wife
of Mariana de Genarro, one of the al
legged actual assassins, fell to the floor
in commissions.
The savage invectives were continu-
ed for ten minutes, when the presi-
dent, unable to restore order, announc-
ed a temporary adjournment.
Throughout the turmoil the inform
er, Gennaro Abbatemaggio. sat calmly
observant in his smaller and exclusive
steel pen.
When the sitting was resumed An
tonic Cerrato was called fer exami-
nation. He is charged with being one
OF the six who executed the sentence
Of death upon the Cuoccolos. Cerrato
earnestly protested his innocence.
Els examination was along the lines
Of those Of Mariana de Gennaro, Cor
RADIO Sortino and Giuseppe Salvi.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23

San Antonio. Tex, March 22.-Uncie
Sans soldiers are receiving valuable
experience ct the encampment here In
almost every phase Of military work.
Operation of cavalry, infantry and
light artillery have been begun now
that the tents are erected and affairs
organized to conduct the business of
the vast assemblage of fighting men.
The two photos showing camp scenes
were taken 90 Fort Sam Houston.
Manila, March 21.-The big army
transport Sheridan has sailed from
here for che United States with the
Thirteenth cavalry. She also carries
10000 khaki uniforms and misce.-
laneous supplies intended for soldiers
in service in a hot climate These
supplies are intended for the United
State troops now modified in Texas
and California After performing this
work the Sheridan will join the fleet
now at Galveston under command of
Rear Admiral s. A. Staunton and be
placed at his disposal for supply car
rying purposes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23
NEW CLERK IN
FOREST OFFICE
HARRY A. EARHART, OF PORT.
LAND, TENN, HAS ARRIVED
AND HAS ENTERED UPON HIS
DUTIES. "a

Harry A. Earhart, of Portland. Tenn.
has been appointed forest clerk in the
Office of the forest supervisor, to fll
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Fred Fergerson, who was forced to
resign on account of his health.
Mr.. Earhart, who is a very efficient
and highly recommended man for the
position to which he has been appoint
ed. has arrived in the city and entered
upon his duties in the forest offices.
Mr.. Fergerson viii devote his atten-
ton to his estate across the bay, and
win experiment with stock raising on
large scale.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23

Tallahassee. March 22-The an
nouneement of the death Of ex-Govern-
or Bloxham just before noon on We'd
nssday last cast a sad gloom over the
s capital city. While many knew he
was Ill. the end came as a surprise and
deep sense of the irreparabIe loss
sustained IN mis- death was shown on
the countenance and in the demeanor
OF everyone. The executive offices
ceased TO do business. the supreme
court adjourned and all business par
tieipated n the universal bereavement.
From noon till 8 ?. m. the body lay
in state In the executive offices at the
capitol. The bier was laden with
choicest flowers bestowed by tho ten
der hands of Tallahassee's lovely la
dies "a detachment of the Bloxham
Rifles was on duty and an air Ct
solemn reverence pervaded the sur
roundings. At the church and at the
grave, the largest gathering ever seen
in Tallahassee on such an occasion,
composed Of all ages and conditions In
life. paid their last respects In silent
contemplation of their loss. No one
was ever more universally beloved and
TO one vas, ever missed by all more
than he will be. He was a native OF
Leon county and spent his entire life
as one OF It's foremost citizens. who
had received and borne with distirc-
ton and eminent success the highest
sbonors the people OF the state could
confer upon any one. and his career
should be an inspiration to all young
men.
Coy. Bloxham's first term as chief
executive was from January, 1881, to
January. 1885. The only surviving
member OF the cabinet OF that admin
istration is P. w. White, of Quincy,
who was commissioner of lands and
immigration. The second term was
from January. 1897, to January, 1901.
The surviving members of the cabinet
OF that administration are W. B. La
mar, who was attorney general; J. B.
Whitfield. who was state treasurer, and
w. n. Sheats. who was superintend-
eHt Of state education; General David
Lars, who was private secretary to
Gov. Bloxham during his second term,
Is now an oflcer at the Chattahoochee
hospital; W. A. Rawls, who was state
chemist, lives now at Pensacola: Hon.
=. Carter, who was appointed a
Judge Of the supreme court by Gov.
Bloxham in January, 1897. now lives
&C Pensacola; Hon. ]. NJ Bryan, the
father OF United States Senator N. p.
Bfyan, was one Of the three railroad
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23

First Lieutenant Walter c. Gibson,
Company L.
Second Lieutenant BENJAMIN W.
Gully, quartermaster and commissarv,
First Battalion.
Second Lieutenant Charles ]. Lett
ner. Company A.
Second Lieutenant Egbert c. Moore.
Company c.
Second Lieutenant Herbert J. Chat
fer, Company X.
Second Lieutenant Benjamin T. Da-
Wis, Company L.
Coast Artillery Corps.
Captain Vivian B. Collins. First
Company, Second Lieutenant Lewis
Strickland, First Company.
Medical Corps.
Colonel Henry Bacon, acting surgeon
general.
Major Abraham d. williams, sur
geon First Brigade.
First Lieutenant Lucian B. Mitchell,
attached to Second Infantry.
A great many applications have been
also received here from officers on the
retired list and ex-officers of the ma
tional guard for detail to attend these
maneuvers; but, of course. 1t is not
contemplated that they shall be par
ticfpated in by other than active off,
GERS now on duty with the troops.
Very truly yours,
J. CLIFFORD r. FOSTER,
The Adjutant General.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23
NO RAGING IN NEW
YORK STATE THIS YEAR
ey AssoeIated Press.

New York, March 22.-The an
nouncement of the Jockey Club tha&
there will be no racing in New York
state this year is the chief topic OF
discussion in sporting circles here to-
day. Just what effect the action OF
the Jockey Club will have on thor
oughbred racing throughout the coun--
try is difficult for followers of the
sport to, estimate. Racing will now be
confined to these states only: Ken
lucky, Virginia, Maryland and Florida.
Both Louisiana and California have
recently barred racing and Florida VIII
follow suit April /.
J. B. Haggin, the most extensive
breeder of race horses in the country,
is finding a market for his horses In
the Argentine republic and Europe and
several other important breeders will
be compelled to do the same or retire
from the breeding industry.
England will benefit largely from
present conditions. II. p Whitney,
James r. Keene, John E. Madden, Au-
gust Belmont, and other owners will
probably send their stables to race for
the big English stakes.
The action of the Jockey Club afs
fects eight running tracks in this state
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-23
VARDAMAN SCORES THE
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
BY Associated Press.

West Point, Miss. March 22.-Ex-
Governor James K. vardaman, in po-
litical speech here yesterday. de-
nounced the national administration
for what he termed the 'unwarranted
use OF the army to suppress the rebel
lion in Mexico He said the revolu-
tionists in Mexico are exercising the
God given right to fight for the privi-
lege of living and enjoyink the fruits
of their toll. He referred to the Incl
dent OF the mobilization of troops on