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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-08
Ne Wanted to Get In.

Butler There's II man below to see
you. sir. Mayberry What did you
tell him: Butler--l told him you told
me. if II was lady. TO say you were
In. and II II was man to say you
were out Aayberry- What did he
say them Butler-He said to tell you
he was lady. Harvard Lamp0on.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-08
UNION HILL s|FT|NGs
Crops Fairly Good and New Improve
nents Constantly Being Made
in the Community.


To the Editor of The Bryan Eagle:
As today Is bright and beautiful all
OF us should be happy. Are we? We
have been SO blessed in our commun-
ity. Crops are fair but backward, but
when we think of the trouble our fell
low folk are having in the Mississippi
overflow, how we should praise God
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-08
The Phrase illustrated.

Ragged Rogers--Tlear about Dusty
He picked up quarter. got roarin
drunk. an the judge sent him up fol
ninety DAYS. Prayed Philip-Gee!
OATS what you might call trouble
from an unexpected quarter Boston
Transcript.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-08

Cousins are not as simple as they
seem. The very fact of being cousin
or having cousin Is complicated The
laissez faire Of cousinship is both elud-
ing and deluding. Cousins vii be cous
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-08
His Speciality,

"Do you speak several languages. IA
ther?"
"No. my son." replied Mr. Henpeck
gazing sadly at his wife, "but do
know the mother tongue.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-08

"Have you any rubber articlesT
asked the man entering the store.
Surely" replied the salesman. I'VE
have q fine line Of opera glasses.
| Yonkers Statesman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-08
Logical.

The Tramp-My pal says as 'ow
you've just give i'm sixpence fer 'avin
one leg. The Old Lady-Yes. | did
The Tramp-.Well. then, 81 me shi'
lin. cos I've got two.-London Sketch
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
SPECIAL VILLAGE MEETING
Small Attendance Transfer None,
from General to Highway Fund.

The special village meeting called
for September 16, was called to order
at l o'clock Monday afternoon by
Village President d. A. Ward. The
warning was read by Village Clerk
w. p. Hogan.
The cause of the meeting was the
fact that the village administration
was requiredsto construct thousand
dollars worth of permanent highway
and to take the funds from the high
way fund. AS the highway fund is
limited by law, this put an extra de-
mand on it without an
increase being made in the fund
In former years when appropriations
have been made for permanent high
way, 1t was directed to take the funds
from the so-called general fund. This
year that was not done and the trus-
tees found themselves with work I'M
der construction on Main and Mill
streets, while the highway fund was
practically exhausted, expect for pro-
vision for fixed charges and yet there
was a prospective surplus in the gen
eral fund. The special meeting there
fore was called to transfer the money
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
SWISS WRESTLERS.
Curious Contests In Which They Dis
play Marvellous Strength.

play Marvellous Strength.
Wrestling seems to be an interna-
tional sport, but one of the most curl
Gus styles TO be seen is probably that
OF the Swiss There is generally an
immense meeting OF the wrestlers
every year. called the ''swingerfest,"
meaning literally the festival OF
swinging" and to this festival come
the mountain men from all parts Of
Switzerland
II takes place I'm an immense arena.
generally four or six couples wrestling
at the same time. with stands around
for the audience. The men who are
wrestling each wear a pair of short
Knockers, very loosely worn, and made
of some stout material, with a leather
belt at the top to strap II on round the
waist. over their costume. and the idea
is to catch their opponents by these
knickers and throw them. Both Shout
ders must touch the ground. and the
men are not allowed to hold their op-
ponents except by the Knockers.
OF course II Is mainly a question OF
brute strength. and on nearly all oc-
casions the mountain men prove the
better Of the townsmen. Very often a
man will throw his opponent clean
over bis shoulder through the air. and
when one considers that this must be
done only by gripping a piece OF sail
cloth or such like material in either
hand. at the height OF a mans loins.
some idea can be gathered Of the
marvellous strength shown on these oc-
casions
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
SHOT
AN INNOCENT
BY-STANDER
American Citizen Killed in Mex
lean Riot in Arizona
BATTLE AT CELEBRATION
Three Police Officers Stabbed in At
tempt to Quell Fight Over
Management.

Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. 16.-Scott
Price, by-stander was killed, Chief
of Police Moore was MORALLY wound
ed and Policeman Robert Williams
and James Valenzuela, were serious
ly wounded late today by Mexican
rioters at a celebration of Mexico's
Independence.
The rioters escaped with posse OF
guardsmen and citizens in pursuit.
Americanized Mexicans and their
unnaturalized countrymen had engag-
ed in battle over the management
OF the celebration which was held on
city hall plaza.
Policeman Williams and James Val
enzuela arrested two of the brawlers
and had taken them as far as the pris
on entrance when the men drew
knives and plunged them into the
breasts of the officers. Williams is
still alive but Valenzuela, although
seriously injured. is expected TO re-
cover.
Chief OF Police Moore, attracted by
policemen had fallen. He was attack
ed by the two Mexicans who plunged
their dirks into his body.
Although MORALLY wounded, Moore
opened fire and one OF his bullets
pierced the heart of Scott price, a
young American.
The dying chief of police staggered
after the fleeing assassins, but anoth-
er Mexican ran up behind him and
drove knife between his shoulder
blades.
The city council immediately as.
sembled and scores of citizens were
sworn in as deputies to pursue the
fugitives. Saloons were ordered
closed and all festivities were sus-
pended.
Members OF the Phoenix national
guard, well mounted. joined in the
hunt At late hour the murderers
we're at large
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
BUNTYS PULL.
He Will Try II Out at ,ne opers
House This Evening.

"Bunty Pulls the Strings" the now
famous comedy, comes to Bennington
on Tuesday. Sept. IL and theatrego-
ers at large appreciate the fact that
they will soon have an opportunity TO
see the much talked of comedy, and
for themselves judge OF it's merits.
"Bunty" is still running at the Hay
market Theatre in London to enor-
nous business. and also at the com
edy Theatre. New York, where il pass
ed its 4O0th performance on August
18th. Il will probably remain in both
cities for the next year to come.
"Bunty" is Scotch lassie whose title
of manageress should be written out
In capital letters. She manages every
body and everything in the play with.
out their knowing il. and to their ut
most advantage. "Bunty" saves her
father from an overcrinolined. acid.
faced spinster who intends TO hook
him, and marries him to an old love
OF his early youth. She also marries
herself to the young man Of her
choice; saves her brother Rab from a
hard lot, and arranges his love affairs
In fact. "Bunty Pulls the Strings" 50
gently and satisfactorily that all the
characters in the play are over
whelmed with delight at her success.
full efforts.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

from the general to the highway fund,
the necessity for which had been fore
seen when the action was taken in
the last village meeting.
But a small number were in atten-
dance at the meeting yesterday and
the business was speedily concluded
Ernest Lambert offered the resolu-
ton authorizing the transfer of two
thousand dollars or less from the gen.
eral fund to the highway fund. 1t
was adopted after a short discussion.
The resolution adopted reads as
follows.
Resolved. That the village appro-
pirate the sum of not exceeding $4,000
or so much thereof as may be re-
quired to complete the repairs on
Main and Mill streets, now begun and
that the trustees be directed to trans
fer such sum so required from the
general to the highway fund of said
I village
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

the village. On this occasion, how
ever. several. of Mrs. Bates Oldest
friends were unable to be present and
among them was Miss Anna Park,
who for forty years has been present
on similar occasions TO wish Mrs.
Bates the customary birthday greet
ings.
Mrs. Bates received her friends,
who numbered about thirty-five, from
to and tea was served in the din
ing room, which was decorated with
bowls of autumn flowers, as were the
other rooms. She received many
gifts, among them being flowers and
others of less perishable nature.
The hostess, who thoroughly enjoys
meeting her long time friends in this
social way. because of her excellent
health and keen mental faculties, is
more active today than many women,
fifty years of age. She was born in
Andover, N. H., September 16, 1920,
the daughter of Josiah and Hannah
Roberts Scribner. She came to Ben
nington in 1928 and has ever since
resided in town. July IL, 1884, she
was married to William Bates, ma
tive of Cummington, Mass, who died
in this village January &c. 1893.
Mrs. Annie s. Hawks, one of Mrs.
Bates long time friends wrote the
following poem for the occasion:
Heart of Christ-beloved heart
Ever drawing souls to thee:
Rich in grace and large with love,
Though our sins like mountains be,
Faith thou hast for unbelief;
For our fears, thy. willis control;
Strength for weakness; cleansing
blood;
For ourselves, thy perfect whole.
Heart of Christie, sorrowing heart,
Bruised and broken once for sin;
Hottest of hottest now,
Faith the entrance way therein;
Sure retreat from worldly strife;
Safety when the storm-wave rolls;
Peace in every trusting heart;
Beacon light for sin-tossed souls.
Heart of Christ-our dwelling-plsce;
Lord, our lives are hid with Thee;
Graciously the ways unfold
Into light and liberty.
Love of Christ-unchanging love
Shining down while ages roll;
Balm of healing-Gilead's balm
Dawn of Dawnings in the soul.
Annie S. Hawks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
ELEcTRocuTIoN OF SPENCER
Gentleman Burglar" Pays Crimes
Penalty at Charlestown.

Boston, Sept 17.-Bertram G.. Spen.
Ger, who as a masked burglar shot
and killed Miss Martha 4. Blackstone
at Springfield on March 81, 1910. paid
the penalty for his crime with death
by electrocution at the Charlestown
state prison at 12:1S:02 this morning.
The crime for which Spencer was
convicted was the elimination of a
long series of bold petty burglaries
which for two years had baffied the
police and detectives and terrorized
the citizens of Springfield. The fas-
cination of reading newspaper ac-
counts of his exploits was the motive
for the burglaries, according to a con.
fession made by Spencer. Until his
arrest he was an industrious young
clerk in a meat store.
On the night of March 81, 1910.
Spencer broke into the home of Mrs.
Sarah ]. Dow on Roundhill in Spring.
field. Miss Blackstone, who was a
school teacher of Springfield, was Wis
iting at the home. With Mrs. Dow
were her two daughters, Lucy and
Harriet Spencer, masked and carry
ing revolver, walked into the room
and demanded money.
The women screamed and started
to run. The masked figure ordered
them to stop and as the women did
not heed the warning he discharged
the revolver One shot killed Miss
Blackstone instantly and another en-
tered Miss Harriet Dow's head, caus-
ing fracture of the skull, from
which she has since recovered.
Spencer was arrested three months
later and confessed to the shooting
and numerous burglaries.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

onel Puffer was one of the best read
and thoroughly posted members OF
the order in the state. Only recently
he compiled and published in the
Banner a complete roster of the Ben
nington troops in the civil war. He
was much interested in the raising
OF fund for the building of a men,
orial hall to commemorate the SER
vice of the Bennington soldiers in
the great struggle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

that President Lincoln was assasst
mated and could give a graphic de-
scription of this incident, as well as
many others that occurred during
the war.
Late in the COS, he entered the EN-
ploy of A. B. Valentine and about
1880, he organized the Bennington
Knitting company and with different
associates, operated this industry un'
til about eight years ago. AT the
time of his death, Mr.. Puffer was
connected with the Bennington Wax
Paper company and was director OF
the Bennington County National
bank.
In November, 1873, he married
Olive F. Blackmer, three children be-
ing born to them. His widow and
one son Louis, an instructor at X. r.
l., Troy, survive. A daughter died in
infancy and son at the age OF seven.
Mr. Puffier has always been closely
identified with the Grand Army and
when he died was past commander,
department Vermont CA. r. For
the past ten years, he has been
.quartermaster of Custer post. He
was also a member of Mt. Anthony
lodge, Mt. Anthony Chapter, Taft
Commandery and Walloomsac lodge,
n. Z. o. p
The funeral will be held at the
house, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o.
clock. The service will be in charge
Of Mt. Anthony lodge, F. and A, M.
Mr.. Puffer has always shown an
interest in the welfare of Benning-
ton and was one of the most highly
respected citizens of the community.
In his death the Grand Army of Yer
mont and Custer Post will lose one
of their most valued members. Col
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
NEW YORK HISTORIANS
Members of State Association vii
Visit Bennington Tomorrow.


Members of State Association Will
Visit Bennington Tomorrow.
The members OF the New York
State Historical association will come
to Bennington tomorrow from Sara
toga Springs where the fourteenth
annual meeting of the organization is
in session.
The party will make the trip by
special train which will be met at
Hoosick Junction by Z. T. Griswold
and DR.. j. b. Lane who will accom-
pany the New Workers over the Ben
nington battlefield.
The train will arrive here between
IL and IL o'clock and will be met at
the station by automobiles and car
riages to convey the members of the
party TO Old Bennington for a visit
to the monument
At l o'clock luncheon will be serv-
ed at the Congregational vestry by
the ladies of the society. At o.
clock the members Of the party will
pass into the auditorium for the exer-
cises according to the program prev
iously announced. The address of
welcome win be made by Rev. Geo.
S. Mills, pastor of the Second Congre-
gational church.
II the members of the association
are accompanied by their wives, as
is expected, the members of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton and the society of Colonial
Danes will extend the courtesies Of
the occasion. Members of these two
organizations are expected to act as
ushers at the church. The public is
invited to attend the exercises.
The committee from the Benning-
ton Battle Monument and Historical
society, which is in charge of the ar
rangements consists of Col. Olin
Scott, Rev. Isaac Jennings. ID. d., and
Hon. Edward l.. Bates.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

Martin Puffer. He attended the dis
trict schools here and in 1861, enlist
ed as drummer boy in the regimen
tai band of the Second Vermont reg
iment. He re-enlisted in 1862 in
Company f of the 10th regiment and
served through the war. Mr.. Puffer
had many thrilling experiences and
his excellent memory made his rem
iniscences especially interesting. He
was at Ford's theatre on the night
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
TO HOLD NeIcHeoRs' NIGHT
Bennington Grange Has Special Pro
gram for Wednesday Evening.

On Wednesday evening. in connec-
ton with their regular meeting, Ben
nington Grange will hold Neighbors
Night meeting. In vitations to be
present have been accepted by Pow
nal grange and Williamstown grange
and il is expected some will come
from Stamford grange
Manchester grange was unable 10
accept on account Of the fair held
there this week and Hoosick grange
had planned &c attend their Pomona
meeting at West Sand Lake at which
their state master is expected to be
present upon that day. II is expect
ed the visiting Oranges will give an
entertainment and the local Grange
has arranged TO serve refreshments.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
SONG RECITAL
To Be Given at Y. M. c. A. Gym Wed
nesday Evening by Mr.. Bennett.

To Be Given at Y. M. c. A. Gym Wed
nesday Evening by Mr.. Bennett.
The members of the local chapter
of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution have arranged for a song
recital at the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium
Wednesday evening by Charles H.
Bennett of the faculty Of the Boston
conservatory of music. The program
for. the entertainment is as follows:
When stars are in the quiet skies
Chadwick
Loves Philosophy Fay
When the swallows homeward fly
White
A banjo song Homer
Bots Epais Lully (1600)
LIE Portrait Parkyns
Separation Hillemacher
LUltima Canzone Tosti
Night G.. w. Cox
To Althea from prison Parry
Mag schon die Blume
Vie die Woke
Sucher
The song of the woods
O'Donnells march
Old Irish
Forethought Lambert
Border Ballad Cowen
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
HOW NATURE REPAyS.
The Loss Of One Sense Seems TO Bring
Added Power 10 the Others.

Added Power 10 tne Otnert.
When the third question put to the
girl who was tinting a customers hair
a fashionable shade elected no reply
the woman turned to the manager OF
the beauty shop and said: What is
the matter with that girl. anyhow? Is
she deafT'
VERY nearly" said the manager.
How does she hold her placer
said the woman. lit seems TO me that
a person employed in a place like this
stands i'm need Of her FIVE senses"
That is Just what they do not
need" was the reply. IF one sense is
lacking the other four make up for
the deficiency and become the more
valuable because more acute. Your
hairdresser cannot hear. but her sight
Is marvellous. She can detect a gray
hair half a block away. and her gilt
for shading and matching colors
amounts TO real genius No woman
with all her faculties is so consum-
mate an artist ms she Is In touching
up a difficult head ~ hair When you
are ready for massage ] shall bring
you a blind girl All her art Is cen
tered in her finger tips. She can ind
and smouth away wrinkles that less
sensitive fingers would not discover.
Another deaf girl In the establishment
Is particularly sensitive 10 scents and
Is invaluable in mixing and applying
perfumes. The manager In a place of
this kind needs her FIVE senses and as
many more as nature can provide. but
for her assistants elimination and con-
centration are desirable. New York
Press
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
vsIv. Of FRIENDSHIP In Business.

The salesman who was formerly In
tent on getting orders by means of the
happy days" system Of cigars and
drinks now courts the friendship OF
his customers on utilitarian lines He
tries TO make suggestions that will be
Of use. He essays an idea or drops a
piece Of news intended to do the Gus
toner some good. Not infrequently an
expert salesman will study the methods
Of q customer and even the methods In
use In bis establishment before ap-
preaching him. 50 as to be in a position
to talk intelIigently on bis needs and
perhaps spring a new idea that viii at
tract attention. Then the customer Il
liable TO be Indebted to him In a friend
ly way. which is the better way OF Sc
curing a mans business and holding H.
-Hrolf WHISKY in Leslie's-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
A niHnrrnf kind-

Wife tanxiDuslyI-l do wish you were
IN some other work. dear. | an n con
stsnf fear that you will touch a charged
wire at the shop. Hub-Oh. the charged
wire az the shop doesn't bother me.
what 7 have more dresd sboet Is the
charged account at the st9re.-Boston
Transcript
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
NORMAN M.PUFFER
PASSED AWAY
LAST NIGHT
One Of Bennington's Most Highly
Respected Citizens
DRUMMER BOY IN civil WAR
Enlisted in 1861 When But IA Years
and Served Through the Entire
Struggle.

Norman Martin Puffer. one of the
prominent citizens of Bennington,
who was one of the youngest survi-
vors of the civil war, died Monday
just before midnight at his home on
Union street. Mr.. Puffer had been in
poor health since last winter, after
an attack of grip which left his heart
in a weakened condition.
Mr.. Puffer, who was born in Ben
nington May 4, 1S47, was son of
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

Mr.. spooBer. think Iike you bet
ter than any O. the other fellers that
come 10 our house.
why 50. BObbyY
cause when you give sister a boz
O. candy she always turns Il over 10
me--Chicseo Tribuns.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
OBSERVE s2nd BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Melissa Bates Hostess at Charm
ing Tea Monday.

Mrs. Melissa Scribner Bates. Ben
nington's oldest living resident, OBJ
served her 92nd birthday at an infor-
NAL tea Monday afternoon given at
the home of her son, Edward l.. Bates
on Silver street.
1t has been Mrs. Bates custom for
number of years to observe her
birthdays in this pleasant way and
she has always included among the
guests the older women residents Of
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

Games today: Washington at St
Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, New
York at Detroit. Boston at Cleveland.
The National League
Cincinnati 6. Philadelphia o first
camel.
Cincinnati 1. Philadelphia (sec-
ond game).
Pittsburg 2. Brooklyn /.
Chicago 4. New York g.
BOSTON ST louis
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

your wife referred TO you IS IT did
she notT- asked the lawyer.
Yes But don't believe she meant
anything unkind by that She fire
ouentiy referred to her pet dogs IN the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities For This Section For
The Next "a Hours.
For eastern New York and western
Vermont, increasing cloudness, fol-
lowed by showers late tonight or Wed
nesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
hat. WHY.

Msdge-I thought you liked Charlie
better than Jack Marjorie-But Jack
has proposed. Brooklyn Life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17
BIG LEAGUE BASE BALL

The American League
Philadelphia s. Cleveland 0.
No other games scheduled.
Standina Of the Cluhs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-17

Games today: Pittsburg at Brook
lyn. Cincinnati a. Philadelphia
Chicago At New York St Louie at
! BOston- .....-