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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-24
THE WEATHER

Fair and warmer. Local
temp. Z p. m. 80; I a. M. 70.
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Subscribers q The Daily Gate CITY
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-18

Strings VS.. Buttons.
The mother faced her son.
George" she gravely said,
look me in the eye. You've never
told me an untruth. Confess that
you are tangled up in some frivo-
lous girls shoestrings."
mo, mother" the boy eagerly
replied, cher shoes are buttoned,
and they're the daintiest little
things youNever sawr
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-18
indicate Col. Roosevelt will be
elected in November"

Milwaukee, Oct. 1s.-John
Schrank. does not tell the truth
when he says that he is sorry he
shot Theodore Roosevelt. He is
glad he did so, and thinks his act
will go down in history as that of
hero.
Schrank spent hours writing in
his cell today. At first he would
not tell what he was writing, bat
later he said:
"It is my will. want to leave
the bullet now in Col. Roosevelt's
body to the New York Historical
society. I think it would be a
good idea for the revolver 1 used
to be placed there, too"
The real reason why Schrank's
bail was raised from $500 to
$4,000 came out today.
A motion picture firm tried to.
get District Attorney label to.
stand for a picture of Schrank in
the act of shooting at a dummy
figure of Col. Roosevelt.
label absolutely refused, but
he was afraid the motion picture
people would get to Schrank, and
offer to bail him out on consid-
Grafton he posed for the pictures.
Strings VS.. Buttons.
The mother faced her son.
EC IL oo1- ~
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-18
LOTS OF WAR

LOTS OF WAX
London, Oct. 18.-Turkish
warship reported blown up in
Varna harbor.
Athens.-Greece today declar-
ed war on Turkey.
Podgoritza. Battle between
Turkish and Montenegro armies
at Scutari still raging.
Vienna.-Reports from Mon
tenegro say Montenegro forces
are driving Turks before them
through Albania. Turkish re-
ports say Turks are winning.
London.-OHcial report from
Cettinje says Montenegrins have
driven 1000 Turks from town Of
Berana.
Berlin.-Reports here indicate
Balkan war will soon develop
into holy war between Moslems
and Christians, in which no quar-
ter will be asked or given.
Constantinople. Turkish army
which invaded Bulgaria has in
flicted crushing defeat on Bulgar-
ians near Mustapha.
London.-Reasons Europe is
so disturbed by Balkan war are as
follows:
If Turkey wins it will annex
territory of Balkan states. Then
Austria, which wants that terri
tory itself is sure to interfere. If
Austria does Russia will declare
war against Austria.
If Turkey loses, Balkan states
will give slices of territory to Rus
STA. and then Austria will declare
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
MuIIigan & Roche
MUST EDUCATE PEOPLE
IN MATTER OF GOOD ROADS.
Thomas Nelson Page Tells of Benefits
Of the Movement.

"Of all the material affairs of the
country at present." says Thomas Mel
son Page, the author. 1.-THE improve
ment of the public roads seems to me
the most important and farreachlng.
Every improvement of our roads is a
direct increase in the value of our
property and direct assistance toward
the improvement. physically, morally
and mentally, of our people. 1t is not
too much to say that in the southern
portion of this country we are fifty
years behind at least q part Of the
north in this matter of roads, and we
are 200 years behind Europe, at least
that portion of Europe over which /
have Travelled, extending from the
northern tiords Of Norway down to the
southernmost points of Italy and Spain.
"Our people need to be educated in
this matter Of good roads as much as
on any other matter In the world.
at takes a long time to establish
new idea In the minds OF a great con-
sentative population. but this new idea
is taking root among our people and
will in time become established. The
new idea Of farming is being introduc-
ed. which Is already increasing mate
rally the productivity of the soil and
the knowledge of our farming popula-
ton as to the value OF improved meth
DDS, and 1t is as certain as any other
law OF nature that In time the improve
ment OF the public roads will come.
The only question is whether we shall
allow this improvement to be post
poned until our generation are all dead
and buried or whether we shall bring
this improvement in our own time and
get the benefits OF it-whether we
shall use our knowledge and our OPP
portunties to give to the rising gen.
Grafton throughout the country the
benefits which come directly from a
great system OF good roads opening the
way to enlightenment and comfort OF
all kinds or whether we shall leave
them to suffer from the want Of such
a system and possibly even from the
want of knowledge that such improve
ment is essential"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

In the time OF the commonwealth in
England the magistrates of Newcas-
tle-uponTyne punished drunkards by
making them carry a tub called the
drunkard's cloak This tub was worn
bottom upward. there being a hole at
the bottom for the head and two small.
er holes In the sides for the hands to
pass through, and thus ridiculously at
tired the delinquent was made to walk
through the streets Of the town for as
long a time as the magistrates thought
proper to order, according to the gross
ness OF the offense.
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RudeIy Jared,

They looked like newly married
folks. but were not on their honey
moon, as the observer learned by de-
duction. The woman laid down a
newspaper she had been reading and
said to her husband:
do you know, | wish l had one Of
these afIinities. Oh. | think it would
be just grand to sit on rock with
somebody and have him rave about the
Incompatible golden color of my hair
and tell me that my eyes were the
most beautiful in the whole world,
and
"Uh, huhr said the husband. yawn-
ing.
And that the delicate pink Of my
cheeks had been painted there by the
angels and that he couldn't live with
out me. Ooh, | think an affinity like
that would be-
"'Tisn't an affinity you want" inter
rupted her husband. what you seem
to want is plain, old fashioned liar"
Exchange
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
How Paul Jones countered.

When the English government de-
nounced John Paul Jones as a pirate
the American naval hero neatly coun-
tered. He replied that he had looked
In the dictionary and found pirate
defined rs IAN enemy of mankind
and, las England was then at war
with the whole of America, the greater
part of Europe and much OF Asia. not
to speak of bit of Africa, she in point
of fact came as near being the enemy
of mankind as could well he conceived
and that England was therefore the
pirate and not Paul Jones'"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
STUMPED THE SPOILERS.
One Simple Little Word Vanquishsd
the Entire School,

The following story is vOuched fer
by a J. Carter Of Carbon Center. Pa.
his grandaunt having been a witness
of the incident, says the Philadelphia
Record.
In Armstrong county, Pa. IN the year
Of 1880 or thereabout. when educational
facilities in the rural districts were de-
cidedly crude. and the burden Of the
curriculum in the old log "skulehouse"
was involved in spellin' 'ritin and
rithmetic. with considerable high
pressure on the spellin', as exploited in
periodical spelling matches between
rival neighboring sdhools, a "skule-
MASTER" with all the proverbially
quaint attributes OF his time and call
ing-long, lank, cadaverous. spectacled,
prominent nose and Henry Clay looks,
even down to the threadbare frock
coat. broad brimmed hat and blue cot
ton umbre~l--piloted his flock of
linsey clouted and skirted scholars
to neighboring school to break n
lance or two in the photographed pas
! time. The ensuing "spellin' bee" was
spirited. the visitors finally being van
pushed after long set-to.
The visiting master then requested
TO be permitted to test the opposition
with few special ''twisters" he had In
preparation for them. His host con
senting to the ordeal, the entire school
was lined up and proceeded TO unwind
the twisters with more or less sue
cess until their examiner prOpounded
one that caused them all to stutter and
trample their toes in dismay-"Egg
wiped"
They all had try, many tries, and
the master pronounced the word over
and over for them, enunciating clearly,
distinctly, syllabically, Egg wiped"
Everybody missed to his or her own
discontinue and confusion. AMI to
their own masters humiliation. Again
and again they were asked If they gave
II up. At last the premier spoilers OF
the school shamefacedly acknowledged
their inability TO spell the word and
gave II up.
The schoolmaster then spelled II for
them with a flourish of triumph mol
unmiXed wi,h contempt, Egypt"
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In "A Ouandarv.

An old darby, with an old gray mule
hitched to ramshackle wagon, stood
on the incline Of Capitol hill, in Wash
ington. during one Of the worst sleet
storms in January.
The old man huddled in his rabbit skin
cap, shivering. The mule was trem-
bling with the cold. Two congressman
waiting for a belated car were at
tracted by the strange outfit and won
dered as time went on and the darby
made no effort to depart what allied the
old fellow.
One of the congressman walked over
and said, "Why don't you move on,
uncleT
The old darby pointed a trembling
finger at his team" and replied.
"Cause dis we're mule won't go les
whistle at him, and it's so cold
cyarn't whistler'-Everybodys.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
Keepino an eve on the Fee.

The prisoner was charged with so
trivial an offense that the judge told
him that if he would plead guilty he
would let him off with fine.
Before we plead guilty" replied the
mans lawyer, "we'd like to know what
the fine will be-"
isn't it rather unusual TO attempt to
bargain with the court2" asked the
judge.
Perhaps it is, your honor" replied
the lawyer, but in this case it is i'm
portant You see, the prisoner has
only SD, and as my fee is so we
can't afford to plead guilty II you in
tend to fine him more than ST.
Youths Companion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

Bishop Bloomfield discovered one day
as he entered the pulpit that he had
forgotten the manuscript of his SER
mon. 1t was impossible TO do as the
Scottish minister did in similar cir
cumstances, send for the sermon from
his home while the congregation sang
Psalm 119. No. he must preach ex-
tempore, and did so, taking for his
theme the existence of God. Very well
satisfied he felt with his effort AS he
walked home he overlook one Of his
congregation, whose opinion Of the ser
mon he invited. well, II We're a very
good sermon" was the reply, but
don't agree WI 1t. l believe there is a
God"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

State OF VERMONT The Honor.
- District OF Bennington - 4 able Probate
Court for tue District aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Theron :. Plumb, GREETING
WHEREAS, application in whiting hath heen
made g. this Court by the guardian OF Theron
: Plumb. for license to sell the real estate Of
said ward In said bennington. situated on the
west side of Silver street. so called. in the vii
tgc Of Bennington. nov occupied by e. n
Plumb. representing that the sale thereof
i neceSs try 10 enanle said guardian to nav eN-
penses in maintaining said ward. and EXPENSE
OF closing said guardianship estate. said ward
haN ing deceasel
wHERbU PON. the said Court appointed and
signed the 9Th day of August, 1919. az the
frohate Odicc IN IennilRtun in said District.
O. hear and decide upun application and petit
ton. and ordered public notice thereof TO he
X ven 10 al persons interested therein. by
p ihiishlng said order. three weeks SUCCESSFULLY
In the Remington r, ening Banner. newspa'
per uhishcd az Bennington in said District.
which circulates in the neighborhoOd Of those.
persons interested therein. all which
publications shah be previous to the day assign
e for bearing.
THEREFORE. you are hereby notified 90 ar-
pear hefure said Court. az the time and place
40 esaid then and there in said Court % object
u the granting OF such license. u you Sc cause.
Given under my hand a. bennington in said
District this 18Th day 81 July. 1919.
Grace r. Holt.
Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

Asparagus was a great dish with
Dean Swift. Dining with him one day
George Faulkener. the Dublin publish
er. asked for a second helping Of his
favorlte vegetable. but Swift pointed
20 the stalks on his guests plate and
said, "Slr. first finish what Is before
YOU" "Whatr' exclaimed Faulkener,
'eat my stalksY" AYE. sir" beloved
the imperious dean; "eat your stalks
or you will get no more. King William
III. always ate his stalks"
Asked once. when he was telling the
story. whether he really did eat his
stalks. Faulkener replied. Yes. GER
tainly: and II You had dined with
Dean Swift you would have been
obliged TO eat your stalks too"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
- The -
Scrap Book
Utilizing the Mirror.

A dentist was filling lady patrons
back teeth. When he, had finished
with the first tooth he handed the lady
a hand mirror that she might see the
result for herself. Then he went on
with his task, repeating his perform
ance with the mirror after each tooth
was filed. Finally, when the job was
completed and she had handed back
the mirror with thanks, he said
swell, madam, how do they look to
your"
How do what look to me?' she re-
turned.
'The teeth l just filed"
"Oh. forgot about the teeth" she
exclaimed, reaching for the hand glass.
"What did you look at each time l
gave you the mirror?'
my hair. Pittsburgh Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
DISTRIBUTING the honors.

During the Spanish-American wal
the navy department by way Of a
graceful compliment to the great uni
versities renamed two converted cruis
ers Hazard and Yale. Not long after
Commodore Dewey was asked what
new names should be conferred upon
two little Spanish gunboats that had
been captured in Philippine waters
"Oh," said the commodore, well just
call one, The Massachusetts Institute
Of Technology and the other The Penn
sylvanla College For Physicians and
Surgeons"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
English Place Nama..

England Gan boast that no othe
country possesses so many Scripture
place names as it does. The name Jer
lcho occurs six times on the ordnance
maps. Paradise five times and Nineveh
Mount Zion. Mount Ararat and Mount
Ephraim three times each. In Bedford
shire there is a Calvary wood and in
DorSetshire a Jordan hill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
Tho Art of Livina.


To touch the cup with eager lips and
taste,
Not drain Il;
To WOO and tempt and court a bliss and
Not attain 1t;
To fondle and caress a Joy, yet hold II
Lightly
Lest 1t become a necessity and cling too
Tightly
To smother care with Joy and grief with
Laughter;
To hold the present close not questioning
the
Hereafter;
To see the sun sink In the west without
Regretting;
To hail his advent In the east, the night
Forgetting;
To have enough to spare to know the Joy
or giving;
To thrill response TO every sweet OF life
That's living
Anonymous.
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Couldn't Deny II.

you're a two faced man." exclaimed
the disappointed office seeker. I'm
not afraid to tell you So
1.-TWO faced?" smiled the eminent
statesman. "My dear friend, | am
worse than that The papers have
printed fifty different portraits of me-
and no two of them look alike."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
soak.d Thsn Through.

First Peasant gear 20l1)-So their
family is very wealthy. How did they
get their start? Second Peasant-One
Of their ancestors drove an American
tourist to the railroad station back In
1e11.-New York Times.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

EOR SALE-New double tenement on Scott
street; double tenement on Washington
,treet, house known as Roberts place. corner
If Weeks and Putnam streets; also one build
ny lot on Putnam street. one building lot on
scott street; : building lots on Pratt street and
tore house with sheds attached. situated on
franklin Lane. Inquire Of james 5. SIN.
2of24
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

LOR SALE The Judson Andrews house, 10,
Gated on Imperial Avenue, Bennington
VI. This house has eight rUoms. fine cellar,
divided into three apartments, electric ght 8
and o zen plumbing. IL was built three years
ago for "A home. As the owner desires to lie ave
town, IL can be purchased Tor less than $500
plus the cost OF the undeyeloped lot Oh which
the house stands. II interested, inquire for
terms and price of Homer H. Webs'er
10t u
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

EOR SALE The following described Col
iege ana ScuOOl terd icates of efedI to
be sold ON easy terms or nj reduced prices Tor
ca-h. These certificates Will be accepted at the
College or School that they represent at their
face value, but have them for sac at dis
count; Nos 3l45, 3lIf, 3l41 aud 31iS, NOrGich
UuiVei sity. Mortified, VI, price each siOO,
Nos. 1927, 3l25, 32gand 1892, Livingston Semi
nary for Girls, Rochester, n. y, price each,
500. Nos. 1851 and 3293. price ) o. each,
Yeates school, Lancaster Pa. No. 22i9, price
$50 Bethlehem Preparatory School, Bethle.
hem, Pa No, 22.B, price so, kiskiminetiis
$50 McDuihe School FIR Girls, Springfield,
Mass. For further particulars write % call on,
Joseph T. Nash, 200 West Main ST., Bennington
VI ygt35
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
A 49,, - q. shnuld a..,It

Staylate Cat l1.45 p ml-The light Is
going out.
Miss Weary-AFe you going to let Il
beat YOuf-BOstOn Transcript
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

EOR SALE-Farm Of about $50 acres, locat
L ed on main road, 8 miles from Bennington,
one mile from Berkshire trolley, large II room
house, slated. painted, with extra good cellar,
large barn, 70X40. with underground stable,
horse barn, corn house, hog house and shop,
ice house, bay aud straw barn. orchard with
nice vai iety of fruit, maple orchard, with fun
equipment for sugar making Land is under
nigh state of cultivation, spring watered pas
ture. wood lot with abundan e Of wood for
home use aud considerable saving timber, run
ming water at all buildings For quick sale
will include all crops and stock and tools, con.
sheep, lambs, ! hogs, good team horses. poul-
try, and large assortment farming tools,
wat ons. harness, etc. This is one of the finest
farms we have ever had and will make splen-
did country home for some one. Price s6,2J0
Nash & Hutchins. 2Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
Tho First Knitting Maehins.

Historic mention OF hand knitting is
first found in the books OF the time of
Queen Elizabeth, though it is known
that il was one of the arts of the Pom
peians. The first machine for knit
ting was the invention of William Lee
who made application for a patent IN
England in 1899. On being refused d
patent by the English authorities he
departed for France and soon after
ward set up large factory at Rouen
The Lee machine. which remained the
same as It was 200 years before, was
introduced in the colonies during the
Revolutionary war. \ sharp Yankee
improved on It and set np the first
United States stocking factory at Co
hoes, y. Y. In 1899.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

LfOK SALE-Five passenger light weight
hign grade automobile; run less than sou
miles. Full equipment, IN good running order.
Will sell al oue-fourth actual value. Address
z. q. Box No. 6Ss Troy. n Y. SStt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

EOR sALE--An attractive little place, with
acres nne tillable land, nice l0-rUom house.
barn with shed attached, hen house, and hog
house, best of water, 10 app e trees all bearing,
1916 curants. raspherrl 5. pears hnI plums, tins
place Is only minutes walk from hoosick
Falls trolley and only ~ mites from Benuing-
ton. Price Sl.2dO-SoO0 down, balance ON easy
terms. Nash q Hutchins. IBtf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
The Juds. and the "sarmaid's Blush"

Judicial ignorance is generally as
sumed but there are occasions when
a judge is honestly lacking in knowl-
edge. The other day a witness in an
Australian court casually mentioned
that a certain thing occurred just aft
er he had 'barmaid's blush" Judge
and counsel were for the moment
stuck up" 10y this hitherto unheard Of
phrase. but the fact was gradually
ELECTED that II meant drink compound
ed OF beer and raspberry vinegar.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

FOR SALE acres of meadow grass and 9
acres of pasture grass standing. Apply
to Mrs.. NJ. C. Fillmore, K. f. p. No. 3, uear the
Summit crossing. 25t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

WANTED competent woman FOR gener
w al homework. Liberal wages paid. Mrs.
Edward l.. Bates, Ply Silver st. 25tb
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
WANT ED

\NTANTED-A teamster. Apply II. I. Cush'
w man Mfg. Co, North Bennington, VI
26tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

FOR SALE-Fourteen pigs, five weeks old.
Apply TO Mark Tudor, Robinson place,
Pownal road. 2It6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

FOR SALE-Fine up-tO-date store cheap for
cash. All cash trade. Big money for man
and wife. Address A, Banner office. 2li6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
EOR sALE-The following

FOR SALE-Iron grey horse. weight lljn.
Price right. Call Panos' Candy Kitchen,
No. Bennington. 24t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

WTANTED-1o rent one or two rooms. un.
w furnished. Central location preferred 4,
Inquire Banner Office. 2t5'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

FOR SALE-One chestnut mare. years old.
sound, kind and gentle, extra good road.
ster, natural PAGER, not afraid Of electric cars
autos or motor cycles, stylish driver. guaran-
teed right ia every respect or no sale; also one
light z-horse lumber wagon with pole and
Bennington, VT. 25t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

INO RENT THE Alanson wilcox homestead
ON Jefferson avenue Apply to V. II. Hol-
den, Richie building. Immediate possession.
7ts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

FOR SALE-Five passenger touring car,
Inquire OF l.. II. Davis, IDEAL Tour Garage
1Dtf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

FOR SALE-House OF eight rooms
with toilet. Also n stable and wagon
VI the house. Lot 6OxilO. W. J. Meagher,
Agent Otf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16
TO RENT

TO RENT-rwo pleasant, sunny unfurnish-
ed rooms with separate entrance. Central
ocation. Price very reasonable. Call evenings
at Gl5lS Main street. 2otG'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

WANTED Position Us chamhermaid OF
w will a>sst with work in bOardina house
Address Elaine Record, Genl Del, Benning
ton Vt 2itG'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-16

rINo RENT-House on Park street. Apply
Il to q. W. Thatcher. yutf