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easiest things in the world. Not a
few persons sign anything as the cas-
lest way TO get rid of a visitor, or to
accommodate an acquaintance. Some
times, Of course. signatures TO petit
ions represent the profound convic-
lions and mature judgment of the
signer, but more often, probably, they
represent something less valuable
and desirable.
Recently attention has been called
to the apparent evidence that the
signatures to an Oregon recall pet
ition had been forged, many being
written by the same hand, il is said.
If the recall is TO be adopted to any
extent in our country, then the sign
ing o. petition becomes an impor-
tant civic duty and one around which
all possible safeguards must be
thrown. Such petitions should not
be peddled about the streets to be
signed perhaps by minors or padded
by fraud or forgery They should be
signed at some central place in the
presence of witnesses, with the same
provisions against fraud that were
used in the election which the petit.
ion seeks to invalidate
Until petitions mean more than
they do at the present time they will
not have any great influence upon leg
| acknowledgements Journal.
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The Value Of Petitions.

The right OF petition is an ancient
and highly cherished privilege of
our English-speaking race. One of
the most notable contests in the his
tory of the national House of Repre-
sentatives was waged during the ear
lier period of our anti-slavery agita-
ton when the venerable John Quincy
Adams, an ex-President of the United
States, met and vanQuished the ablest
Congressional champions of slavery
in debate upon the right of petition
The story of this great debate is one
of the most stirring and interesting
in our political history. Nevertheless
the average petition does not carry
the weight that it might if il was
known to represent the profound
conviction of all its signers.
In discussing the petitions against
Canadian reciprocity, a Washington
correspondent of the Boston Herald
says:
Gone are the protests against Ca
madam reciprocity that numbered
every Congressional mail. But there
has come something by way of sub
stitute 1t is the inquiry from our
constituents as to what the Canadian
reciprocity is, anyway. One OF the
stoutest and most conspicuous Repub
lican opponents of reciprocity in Con
gress from New England was chuck
ling within two days after reciproc-
ity had become law, as far as this
country is concerned, because some
of the very people who had been pro-
testing loudly TO him against the en-
actment OF the pact had written ask
| ing him to forward copies of the new
law that they might see what it real
ly is.
"All of which raises anew the cen
fury old question as to what percen-
tage of memorials protesting and
memorials advocating are worth the
drop of ink used in writing and sign
ing. Every memorial received stands
as a monument to the popular right
to express an individual view. That
that is a most important right, even
when ignorantly exercised, must, of
course be conceded. Some day, how
ever, there will be an extended and
| emphasized exploitation OF the fool
ish and senseless flooding of Senate
| and House session after session with
requests and protests that ought not
to have an ounce of weight with a
senator or representative who has the
slightest respect for his own intelli-
gence or any regard for the proper
performance of his legislative duty.
1t has been very evident from the
nature OF the protests that many OF
the opponents of reciprocity were not
familiar with the measure or with the
arguments in its favor over and
over again the president has been
charged with basing his argument in
favor of reciprocity on the alleged
fact that the policy would reduce the
cost of living, whereas he has always
been careful from the first to avoid
making such a statement. How much
better il would have been II the men
who have been clamoring against the
presidents policy, on the ground that
it would bring disaster upon Ameri.
can agriculture, had consulted the
bill rather than their own preiudices
before they protested against the
measure.
Unquestionably the right Of petit.
ton must be held sacred. but petit
ions ought 10 be signed with greater
care II they are TO mean anything.
To get a petition signed Is one OF the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-04
The College and the People.

The spirit of public service is be-
coming more and more an actuating
principle of educational institutions.
Where formerly the service was local
in nature and extent one now finds
the service extended to the doors of
the people. More people attend insti-
tutions of higher education than ever
before, but student enrolment is not
the whole measure of college service.
One of the most salutary means of
broadening college service is the
movement called college extension
which has met with marked success
in many parts OF the West. The
beginning OF a systematic extension
Iof the college service is the move
ment called college extension which
has met with marked success in
many parts of the West. The begin
ming of systematic extension of the
college to people remote from college
lcenters was made in Vermont last
year when Dean Walter +. Howard
organized college extension lecture
courses TO be given by members of
the faculty OF Middlebury college.
The movement was we'll received
by the people from the first and there
were calls for above sixty lectures in
all parts OF the state. The courses
will be continued this year under the
direction of Prof. Raymond McFar-
land of the Department OF Pedagogy
who announces an attractive list of
speakers and subjects The plan is
TO give the lectures in groups of five,
no lecturer appearing twice in
course twenty-five subjects are Of
fered from the fields OF history, bio
graphy, literature, education. sociol-
ogy and travel. The courses are con
Quoted under the auspices OF the
school, the church, the grange, and
literary clubs lin either case the
best thought OF the college find an
avenue for reaching the people.
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Town Topics.

Come TO New York. We have more
different ways of getting your money
than any other city in the United
States.-Life.
The death rate in Rome IS said to be
the lowest among the cities of Europe.
This seems to be an Offset TO see
Naples and die"-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
\ man has succeeded in crossing
from Providence. II. l., TO Gibralter in
a twenty foot yawl. Goodness, how
he must have wanted TO get away
from Providence. - Chicago Record
Herald.
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Tales Of Cities.

Rome was ON fire for six days in the
year @.
Seattle's Alaska trade exceeds $780,
100000 year.
Halifax. with a population Of 10000,
has gross debt Of S4,45J.390
London's debt Is now S555.Oo0. goo,
OF which S2.lO0oO0 was added during
the last year,
Ilayre. France, Is 10 be made one Of
the worlds frs: ports By improve
ments costing SiS.OO0.OO0.
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FARM TO EXCHANGE

VIC will exchange our farm for village prop
erty on account OF poor health. Situated .
miles from Bennington, direct road 10 Airing
ton; X. T. d. ard telephone; school only few
rods. Farm beautifully situated high STATE OF
cultivation. iand altogether, quantity OF oak,
Rowing over Y mile through the land. Farm
will keep six cows san of horses and young
stock and ideal place for chicken farm.
and Mn. a. 2. Matteson. Meadow Brook Farm.
So, SALISBURY. VI.
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LIE Insurance is Founded

upon experience. age asset and in.
surance composition. It's best ser.
vice depends upon these essential
facts. Therefore you are being con-
stantly urged to investigate these fun
damental posits OF it's claims as re.
CARDS our company National Life
Insurance Company OF Vermont (Mu.
tual) Earle 5. Kinsley. General
Agent. Mead Building Rutland, VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-04

For SALE-Farm of twenty acres on North
i Branch street extension. Five minutes
walk from trolleys, 10 room house, large barn,
wagon shed and hen house. Large dry cellar
unoer house. Buildings all in first class repair,
Fine shade trees for terms and further parti-
culars apply 70 Myron II. Chandler, No.
Branch street. oltZ4
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REWARD OFFERED

Generous reward will be paid for
the return Of the watches taken from
the house at Sl5 Elm street and no
questions asked.
II. +. RAwSoN.
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STOCK QUOTATIONS

The following noon quotations were
received today by the Bennington Sc
curity company from J. X. williston
q Co, New York:
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NOTICE

WHEREAS J. W. Crawford. NJ. D.. of-Nor,h
Adams. Massachusetts has made application
by his ATTORNEYS emmett & Graves 10 the
state Board of Health. under Act No. 2is OF
the laws OF 1910, for permission 70 maintain In
the town OF Woodiotd. County OF bennington,
VT. Hospital or Sanitorium for the eure and
treatment OF persons Affected with Tuborcu.
loeis, notice v hereby gwen that said board
will hold meeting at the Fox Hotel, kept by
Geo. Knapp, IN the town % Woodford August
18th, at o'clock A. NJ, when aud where all
parties Interested may be heard relative to
this matter.
Per urter state Board Of Health.
HENRY ID. HOLnON.
Secretary and Executive Ofreer
Braitlcboru. VI. July 9th. 1911
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NEW LAUNDRY

The Model Laundry will be open
for business July 10. Corner Main
and Stafford street. All kinds Of
work we'll and promptly done. Work
called for and delivered Telephone
1b1.M
o. L. GATES.
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Tor SALE-Cigar store carrying nice clean
IL stock of Cigars Tobacco Sporting Goods
and Confectionery. centrally located in Benin
ngton, will sell at inventory price, owner has
another store cannot devote time 10 both, and
must sell interest here. Nash hutchins. 2stt
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EOR SALE acre land, good house and harm
i ~ miles from SO. salisbury. Price $500
Nash & Hutchins. lstf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-04

LOR sALE-An eight room cottage on I'm
u perial Ave-. Lot 6Oxl00. Garden planted
and in fine condition. Possession given i'm
mediately. Here is a bargain TO anyone wish.
ng a nice well built house in one of the best
resident locBtion IN the village, within five
minutes walk OF the post-ofice. Reason for
selling is that | am preparing 10 change my
residence. JudsOn Andrews. 3tt'
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MiscELLAN ECus

Fine rugs woven from old carpets. send for
catalogue: Empire Rug CO., iGg Library Ave,
Rutland W. SOTO.
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LOST

II .OsT-A topaz pin between Hawks livery,
~ Union street and residence Of W. II.
Nichols, SILVER street. Reward II returned 10
l~ Union street 4l's'
Il OsT-Near monument pin set with pearls
\ hinder please return 70 :. A. Patterson 100
Dewey street. sOt2'
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WANTED

WANTED-Gentlemenb oarders at 2Ss
w Grove street. $50
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-04

ADY WANTED To introduce our very
~ complete fall line of wool suitings. wash
fabrics fancy waist as. silks. hdkfs. pettico ats,
hosiery etc Dealing direct with the mills. our
prices are low. Others make 5000 70 5000
weekly-you can also. samples. instructions,
ETC. in neat case. charges PREPAID. No money
REQUIRED. Exclusive territory. BE nrst TO ap-
ply for Agency. standard Dress Goods Co..
Desk rs Binghamton \. Y. 36t6'
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40 experienced practical nurse, making a
speciality on confinement cases. Mrs. II. II.
Amos. Mr. OF A. J. Knapp. At the reservoir
Tel. 175-i6 INF
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FOR SALE

Tor SALEM. NJ. Motorcycle has II. p.
Il magueto motor with 1911 improvements.
new belt. two speed gear, automatic STANG.
I DOT rests, starts like an auto with clutch. all
improvements. tandem If you want IL. Every
thing in perfect condition and bargain for
cash. Will demonstrate. ID. L. Lewis, Next
TO Y. M. G. A. Bennington VI. 5eto
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Cor SALE-Pigs five weeks old. TEL s8-l2
IL 5. Everett HARDWOOD. Bennington Vt. lstf
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70 zEN,

ITO RENT The rooms at III North street.
II recently vacated by the Direct Importing
Co. Apply az f2t Main street. lst2t
ITO RENT-A house on West Main street
u Inquire OF DR.. II. W Burgess. III
nNO hENT-Desirable tenem ME. offices
Il stores, mill property with water power
Individual storage lockers. VIM. T. Hawks. 800
Eor:h ~.
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TOR SALE-A great bargain-farm of III
IL acres ~ miles from SALISBURY. Depot
good 10 room house, good barns and other out
buildings, maple orchard of 1000 trees, fine
apple orchard, 30 acres wood land, balance land
pasture and meadow. Price 5000 slOo cash
Nash & Hutchins. lott
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THE EVENING BANNER

All Subscriptions Payable in Advance
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-11-16

feeling his way along the wall, he
groped across to the other side.
There's a mighty big stone chimbly
comes down yere, Cap" he whispered
AN ther openin' ter take out SCOT an
ashes is UP thar, jist blow ther
fluer It's a sheetiron pan, reckon,
ther way II feels: an 1t must be thar
they put niger in ter clean ther
chimbly whin II gifts stuffed up. l
could git up thar alone, but couldn't
do no work, but thet thar pan ought
ter cum out all right. Dew ye think
ye cud hol' me up, Cap7 I'm purity
durn heavy"
smiled in the darkness at the lit.
tie fellows egotism, and lifting him as
I might a child, poised him lightly
upon my shoulder He struggled a
moment to steady himself against the
wall. and then | could feel him tug
ging eagerly at something which ap-
peared to yield slowly to his efforts
AS he worked, a dense shower of dust
and SCOT caused me to close my eyes.
she's a comm all right" he said,
cheerfully. putting with his exertions.
but | reckon as how this chimbly
amt bin cleaned out since ther war
begun. Hold up yer right han, Cap,
an git blame good grip on her, fer
she's almighty full, anil wanter go
down sorter easy like"
! did as he suggested, bracing my
self to meet his movements, as he
stood straining on my shoulders, and
in another moment | had succeeded
in lowering the large sheet-lron pan
silently to the floor.
Room 'nough yere fer two men ter
oncet," chuckled my companion, in
rare delight 1.-The chief in silence
strobe before Yere goes"
His weight left my shoulders there
was a slight scramble, another shower
Of dirt, then the sound of his voice
once more.
Lift up yer hans, Cap; dig in yer
toes on ther stones, an we'll begin
our vi'ge."
He grasped my wrists with a
strength which I had no conception
the little fellow possessed. There was
moments breathless struggle, and
squirmed through the opening, and
lay painting on the flat slabs which
composed the foot OF the great funnel
To afford me more room Bungay had
gone up little, finding foot-lodgment
upon the uneven stones Of which the
chimney was constructed. For a mo.
ment we rested thus motlonless, both
breathing heavily and listening to the
music and shuffling of feet now almost
upon a level with our heads.
The noise, which was strong and
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continuous, rendered discovery from
any misstep highly improbable, and as
delay was dangerous neither of us was
disposed to linger long.
BE ye all ready, Cap?" questioned
Bungay, bending his head down. Fer
II ye be, I'm goin' up"
'All right" | answered, struggling
only take 1t slow, Jed. I'm a trifle
bigger man than you, and this is
rather close quarters"
wal, yes, maybe a matter Of a
poun er two" he retorted, and the next
moment | could hear him scraping
his way upward, feeling for foothold
upon the irregular layers of stone.
followed, pressing my knees firmly
against the rough wall, and trusting
more to my hands than feet for Sc
curity against falling. There was
evidently a fireplace of some kind on
the first floor. with a considerable
opening leading from 1t into the chin.
ney we were scaling, for as Jed slow
ly passed, / could perceive sudden
CLEAN OF light streaming across his
face from the glare of the lamps with,
in. He glanced anxiously that way
but did not pause in his steady climb
upward.
A moment later I came opposite
that same beam OF radiance, and
cautiously peered down the sloped
opening that led to the disused fire
place. All could perceive was a
pair OF legs, evidently those of cav
airy officer judging from the broad
yellow stripe down the seam of the
light-blue trousers. and the high boots
ornamented with rowel spurs. He
stood leaning carelessly against the
mantel, talking with some one JUS
beyond the range of my vision.
At that moment the music ceased
suddenly, and afraid to proceed unit
1t should strike up again, ] bracet
myself securely on projecting stone
and bent my head over the orifice un
til / could catch portion of the con
versation being carried on by my un
conscious neighbors.
To Be Continued.
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Notice of Application for Dis.
charge in Bankruptcy.

In the District Court for the Southern Dis
trict of Ohio, Western Division
No. i5sl. In the matter of Bernard II. Wolf,
Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that Bernard H.
Wolf, having on the cath day of June 1911,
been duly adtudged bankrupt in the above
entitled proceedings. has filed nis petition for
heard by said court on the 26th ay of Dece m :
her 1911, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at the
United States Court Room. in Cincinnati,
ohio, at which time and pace all creditors
and others in interest may appear and show
cause, If any, they have, why the prayer of
said petition should not be granted
Ul-2O Il. +. DILLEY. Clerk.
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ALLENSBURG.
November 13, 1911,

November ID, I'LL,
Rev. James filled his regular ap.
pointment at this place Sunday
afternoon.
Harry Henderson and sister Georgia,
Of Jacksonville, called on Carey Hen.
derson and wife Sunday evening.
]. A. Fowler was at Cincinnati Sat
urday.
Herbert Shaffer purchased piano
last week.
Mrs. Gusta Ellis, of Norwood, spent
last week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Galley, returning home
Sunday.
w. A. Pence sold a fine bunch Of
hogs Monday.
The farmers of this locality have
their corn nearly all gathered.
Born to .Wm. Aldridge and wife,
Nov. l, daughter.
The wind. storm did considerable
damage through this section Saturday
night by breaking down fruit trees
and by removing part Of the roof off
Of Glenn Abernathy's house.
Aunt Lucinda. .Thornburg has been
on the sick list for some time.
Mr. Philip Stewart, Of Owensville
visited II. P.l CLANCY one day last
week.
Mrs. James Craver visited relatives
at Owensville Saturday and Sunday.
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To BE Continued.

AS an indication of the great prog
ress that has taken place within a
short time in aerial navigation, the
announcement is made of the inaugur-
alton on Sept. 8 of the first aerial
postal service in Europe, through the
conveyance Of letters by aeroplane %
miles from Hendon to Windsor. There
will be daily service.
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For pains in the side or chest dampen
piece Of flannel with Chamberlain's
Liniment and bind.it on over the seat
Of pain. There is nothing better. For
sale by all dealers.
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Many Children Are SickIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children break up colds in "a hours
relieve Feverishness, Headache, Stom-
ach Troubles, Teething Disorders, and
Destroy Worms. AT all druggists, 25c
Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
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Sheriff's Sale

Perry J. Hart vs. Alice Ludwick. ct al
HiP Phland County Court OF c. mmon Pleas
Case No. s5i1
ORDER OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN
PARTITION
In pursuance of an order issued from the
court OF Common Pleas within and for the
county of Highland and state of Ohio. made
at the October term thereof A. ID. 1911, and
auction at the door of the court house, in
the village of Hillsboro, ohio. on
December 4.
st o'clock p. m. of said day the following
described real estate to-wu:
Situate in Union Township, Highland
County, Ohio, and being part Of Hart's Orig
inal Survey No 1891. and bounded and de-
stake. the N " corner of Hart's Survey
DO: DO iS%i and % corner Of 0oyingtonn
no;s h0ad Snfvey G No, i2SiS a,so corner to land
the East line of Survey No i23i5 with the
center OF county road, and East line of
CHARLES CHARLES Johnson =; e Brewer and Jonah
passing Brewers N. e. corner at sb 90
chains and Britton'sN e corner at 40 i6
Of Harts survey No. % rSnd Snd corner corner
of Harwopds Survey No. IA, 3s3 also N w
corner of land owned by wesley Roush
Thence with the north line of survey No
1883 and lands of Wesley Roush and Lester
Fawley and in the center of a county road
s. T deg E. 1890 chains passing Roushs N.
center of said road and corner to Lester
Fawley; thence with the line of Lester Faw-
ley and Isaac l. j ones N 3 deg SO min E
IS o. chains passing Fawley's N W corner
at 81 chains TO stake, a corner to Isaac
l.. Jones Thence with line of said Jones
N. 81 deg 20 min w. 2.24 chains to a stone
another corner to said Jones: Thence with
a line of said Jones N 0 deg 20 min. Il. 2b5
chains to stone corner to said Jones and
in the south line of survey No. II, ,00T; thence
with the south line of survey No. I2,0O7 and
south line OF the lands of CLANCY, James
Byrd and Charles johnson N "a deg. 30 min.
w. 1902 chains. passing s. Chaney's ). Il.
corner at 30 chains. James Byrd's s. Il.
corner at7.Il chains, and Charley Johnson's
). II corner at 90 chains to the beginning
six square poles of land be the same more
or less Being the same lands which were
devised by the third item of the will of Joel
Hart, dec ased TO his daughter.in law. Mar
garet Hart, for lite and the fee. subject
tn reto. to the heirs at law of his deceased
son Andrew Hart
said premises has been appraised at forty
i've hundred (Si500) dolla.s and cannot sell
for less than two-thirds of said appraise-
ment,
Terms of Sale-One. third cash on day of
sale, one-third In one year. and one-third
in woyears thereafter with interest from
date OF sale; such deferred payments to be
evidenced by promissory notes of the pur-
chaser, payable to the parties respectively
entitled and secured by mortgage upon the
premises.
CAREY LONG
Sheriff of Highland County, Ohio.
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Notice of Appointment.

Estate of Louise M Beucler Jacobs, De-
ceased.
r. D. Hoffman has been appointed and
qualified as administrator with the will ak
nexed OF the estate of Louise NJ. Beucler
Jacobs, late OF Highland county, Ohio, de-
ceased
Dated this sth day of November A. D.. 1911.
II. M. WATTS,
Probate Judge OF said County.
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Don't trifie with cold is good advice
for prudent.men and women. 1t may
be vital in case Of child. There is
nothing better thani Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy:for coughs and colds
in children. 1t is safe and sure. For
sale by all dealers.