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New-York tribune., 1912-04-06
BOUND TOWARD MEXICO
Industrial Workers of World
Start Los Angeles Exodus.

Los Angeles. April 5.-An organized
movement by Los Angeles members Of the
Industrial Workers of the World toward
the Mexican border became known to state
and federal authorities to-day by the inter
ception OF letter. Several leaders of the
organization are In Jail in Santa Ana,
where a letter signed "Sebasta, Chairman
Of Committee" was sent. II was held up
by officers
The communicated says an exodus Of
Industrial Workers from Los Angeles is I'm
progress.
The day book., 1912-02-02

Some people are always look
ing for trouble, but the wise
mans search is brief.
The day book., 1912-02-02
His Remarks.

"My DEAR" called a wife to her
husband, who was in the next
room, what are you opening that
can. with? ?" ....,.
why. he said, with can
opener; what did you suppose l
was doing it with?'' -.
The day book., 1912-02-02

Two in Belfast, Ireland where Winston Spencer
Churchill John Redmond and others plan speak favor of
Rule On the left is castle place. in High street On the right
Albert Memorial square, showing the memorial Queen Vctora
husband Note the decked hosedrawn trains
cars, familiar sight all the British isles.
The day book., 1912-02-02

WELL replied his wife, Il
thought from your remarks you
were opening it with prayer
McCall's Magazine. -. 8.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
Abandoned Minns.

Old worked out mines are often high
ly dangerous. When they are almost
forgotten the ground above them will
sometimes cave in with disastrous re-
suits. II Is not an uncommon thing
in an old mining district to see
house or even part OF town that has
been wrecked by dropping into an I'M
suspected and long abandoned tunnel
beneath. The ordinary preventive
method used In American mines is
more or less extensive timbering. A
method used in European and Austria
Ian mining districts is the filing OF
abandoned workings with sand. This
is somewhat expensive method to
start with. but once done no further
thought need be given to 1t. as the
abandoned mine has practically become
once more part OF the solid crust OF
the earth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23

The term progressive" is frequent
ly subjected TO strange treatment at
the hands of those who are manipu-
lating II for political ends; and il
sometimes happens that the livery of
the genuine progressive is donned by
some single individual, or a group of
individuals, whose interests and pur-
poses when closely Analysed, will be
found not intimately related to real
progression
Every well meaning citizen of
Vermont should be a progressive, not
only in his individual career. but al
so in his relation to the public bust
ness; and, understanding exactly
what the word means, he should in
sist, so far as he is able, on the ex-
emplification of the progressive idea
on the part of every other citizen
who aspires to political preferment
and seeks prominence in the admins
tration of state affairs.
What is the real situation in the
present gubernatorial contest? Is the
Windsor county candidate, Hon AL
len NJ Fletcher, a progressive or a
reactionary? Which idea has he
stood for in his career as a legisla-
tor? Let us see
Mr.. Fletcher introduced, supported,
and was instrumental in the passage
of the bill increasing the appropria-
ton for the state agricultural purpo-
ses from $4,000 to $4,000. Would the
farmers of the state regard that as
progressive, or reactionary?.
Mr. Fletcher supported the direct
primary and the corrupt practices
measures. Do those things involve
progression. or reaction?
Mr. Fletcher has stood firmly for
prison reform, for the conservation
of Vermont's forestry interests, and
for the development of all the states
resources to the utmost limit. Would
reactionary lean that way?
The above may be taken as indica-
tons of Candidate Fletcher's attitude
on matters in which the people of
Vermont are virtually concerned.
They show him to be progressive"
in the strictest and best sense Of that
term-no man in the state is more
so--and the fact that he stands thus
for the things that will tend to make
Vermont a progressive state and keep
her in the line of advancement has
given his candidacy a strength that
cannot be galnsaid.
When we talk about "progressives'
let us be candid enough to recognize
one when we see him. Windsor coun
ty has just that sort of a candidate
to take before the convention; and
the county and the state know that
nominated and elected, he will give
them business like administration
fully entitled also TO the adjectiv,
progressive. Ludlow Tribune.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
WEIRD CONDOLENCES.
Curious Repetition Of Train Wreck
and a Lucky Escape.


Lord Acton for many years kept a
record of condolences. \ very strange
one occurred within his own expert
ence.
A rumor had spread that his wife
had drowned herself She had done
nothing Of the kiud. but it was quite
true that a Baroness Acton had drown
ed herself at Tegerusee, where Lord
and Lady Acton were staying, and had
drowned herself under their very win
dow.
The strangest Of all condolences
noted by Lord Acton concerned Sir Ed
mund Berry Godfrey, who was muir
dered at the bottom of what is now
Primrose hill, but was then known as
Greenberry hill, in London.
Three men were hanged for the muir
der Their names. respectively, were
Green, Berry and Hill.
Some years ago well known bust
ness man, who was accustomed TO
make weekly trips between an eastern
city and Chicago, had the uncomforta-
bic experience Of having wheel break
Immediately under his seat while the
train was going at full speed. 1t was
only by the most fortunate OF leaps
that he was able to escape losing his
life. Naturally this experience made
very deep impression upon him.
1t was almost a year later that he
took the same train and by strange
chance was assigned the same chair.
During a chat with a friend whom he
had Just met he glanced out Of the
window and recognized the landscape
and the very spot of his narrow escape.
He told the friend the story of the bro
ken wheel. Just as he reached the
climax Of his recital saying, 1.-THE cold
shivers go down my back at the mere
thought OF it-there it is again in
credible as 1t may seem. the Identical
accident happened on the same train,
almost between the same two fields ad-
joining the track. and the victim OF
this oldest Of condolences barely es-
capped the same way as before.
Such weird condolences are always
difficult OF credence, but no less an au
thority than Darwin. the naturalist
mentions one of the same kind. though
different in degree. One Of a party
whereof Darwin was member was
speaking Of the earthquake of Talca
huano. in northern Chile, on which oc
casion the father had lost all his prop
erty and the narrator himself had
barely escaped with his life Then
writes Darwin, there ensued curious
coincidence. A German, one OF The
party, got up. saying that he would
never sit in a room in those countries
with the door shut. as. owing to hi
having done so, he once nearly lost hi
life at Sopiapo. Accordingly, he open
ell the door No sooner had be done
so than he cried out. Here it comes
again. and another shock commenced
The whole party escaped.-St Louis
Dapullta
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
soalninn the Dead.

Just when the mutllation Of the dead
by tearing the skin from the head be-
gan will never De known, for the origin
is lost in the midst OF ages. the record
extending back beyond even the myth
ical period of mans existence In the
book Of Maccabees 1t is recorded that
at the termination of one Of the bat.
ties OF which that bloody history is so
full the victorious soldiers tore the
skin from the heads of their vanqulsh-
ed foes. This would be evidence that
the custom OF scalp taking was one Of
the indulgences even OF those people
Of whom we have record In the Bible.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23

Many things are well done that are
not worth doing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
". |. G0KAY,
D. A. WARDS and
HARW00D'S DRUG STORE
Guarantee to Relieve Your Rheu-
matlsm.

Guarantee to Relieve Your Hheu-
matlsm.
We are pleased to inform the resi-
dents of Bennington that we now
have in stock "Nurito," physicians
prescription, free from Opiates and
Narcotics, and guarantee to relieve
all sufferers from Rheumatism, Siati.
ca and Neuritis, or refund money. In
vestigate this offer. Call to see us
and let us explain the merits OF this
remedy, which we are satisfied will
Danish all rheumatic pains, no matter
how long you may have been afflicted
People so crippled with rheumatism
that they could not walk have been
absolutely freed from pain and the
swollen joints brought back to their
normal condition.
Don't be skeptical We can and
want to help you. Get 81 box Of
Nurito and be convinced.
Compounded by the Magistral
Chemical Co., Flatiron Bldg,
New York. ~,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
PLAY Was Over.

A German general on inspecting his
troops at the close Of the war address
ed them thus:
"Now. my children, we can once
more get seriously to work. The pas
time OF war is at an end. and drill
must go on regularly, as heretofore
London Tit Bits.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
Primary Elections

Even the st. Adams Messenger
has apparently abandoned its erst-
while vigorous advocacy of primary
elections as the panacea Of political
ills No wonderl The events Of
recent weeks are enough to cure any
sensible man OF the passing political
primary fever.-Rutland News.
The above statement is easily ac-
counted for. The News is strong for
Taft The primary elections have
played havoc with the candidacy Of
its favorite. Primary elections
smash political rings. They give the
people a real voice in the matter. We
want primary elections in Vermont,
and we are going to have them
Londonderry Sitter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
All About Stsalinn

why do you call your story The
Thieves RomanceT"
Because 1t is all about stealing"
"HowY"
"Well. the story Of the romance goes
this way: She stole look; then he
stole a kiss. Next they had stolen
meetings. they stole a march on their
friends. and both stole away"
II suppose the next thing they will
be stealing back"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
DIAMOND KING is DEAD
Sir Julius Wernher Once the Victim
Of Clever SWindle.


London, May 22.--Sir julius Chas.
Wernher, head of the De Beers Dia-
mond Syndicate and Of the firm Of
Wernher Belt, & Co. is dead.
Although Sir julius Wernher was
at the head of great diamond min
ing organization. Henri Lemoire, a
Frenchman, succeeded in swindling
him out of more than 100000 by pre-
tending that he had discovered a me
thod of making diamonds by chemi-
cal process, for which Lemoine in
July 1909. was sentenced at Paris, to
six years imprisonment The case
bore resemblance to all the great
swindles, such as the Humbert safe
mystery in France, the Chadwick
case in the United States and the
bruce affair in England,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
A Hint 20 HEADQUARTERS.

Head OF the Firm-I don't see how
you are going to support wife on
your present salary. Smart Clerk
Neither do |. sir. London Punch.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-23
Wanted Nj, Fee.

"What did your lawyer friend say
when you asked him for his daugh-
terr
"He refused to answer any question
without retainer"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19

them well and tramp down, leaning the tree slightly to the southwest.
 6. Thorough tillage with a cultiva- tor during the growing season and blowing the land each spring, turning it each alternate year toward the trees, are recommended.
 2. Prune each year in early spring before the growth starts, removing all cross branches and thinning out where too densely grown, so as to balance the tops and afford free air circula- ton and admit sunlight to all parts of the tree.
 E 8. All classes, summer, autumn and winter apples, must be carefully picked without loosening the stems from the fruit, handled carefully to avoid bruises or breakage of the skin, and placed under protection from sun and wind until final disposition Is made of them. Apples for home use should be stored in some place where the temperature should be kept as low as possible without danger of frost
 g. Summer and autumn sorts, if for market, require an immediate disposi- ton, as they are exceedingly perish able. Winter varieties may be held for a while during a glut in the mar ket and in seasons of shortage gen. orally. At other times 1t is a question of good business policy for the pro ducer to consider well the best way of disposing of his crop.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Deadly sln of stupidIty.

Most people would say that stupidity is an intellectual, not moral, defect but, according to the teaching of Bud aha, it is the worst of the deadly sins, and when we are thwarted by stupid people we are apt to agree with Buddha. Then We remember the say ing that against stupidity the gods themselves fight in vain, and it seems to us a wilful perversity that cannot be a natural quality of any human mind. When Buddha called it the worst of deadly sins he meant, no doubt, the least curable. You may convince other sinners of their guilt, but you cannot convince a stupid man of his stupidity, for 1t is a disease of the whole of his mind which dulls his reason and perverts his conscience. Other sinners are at war with them selves, and it is possible to encour- age the insurrection of righteousness within them; but in the minds of the stupid there is a settled peace which no suggestion from other minds can disturb.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
EootbaIl Spread.

 The captain of a popular football team Is going to entertain his Ieven after "the game" and here Is the way his doting mother has planned it The teams colors, orange and blue. are to predomipate and will be in evil dence in huge tarlatan bows on the backs of the chairs, alternating "or- ange and blue" The centerpiece will be a large football filled with yellow chrysanthemums, and the individual favors will be small footballs. The place cards will be of brown card board cut in shape of footballs with this quotation:
 I have prepared a feast: lay Oh. Mac Duff. And cursed be he who first shall cry enough" on the inside this menu, whicn she fortunately found in an old magazine and adopted her purpose:
 Quick Down Shorts
 Oysters on the ShelD Bleachers Soaked to o'Bren (Celery) (Olives)
 Don't Chew
 (Consomme)
 
 (Broiled HalibuD Potato- Croquettes) Tame Game With Fudge Hitting CFilet of Beef. with Mushrooms) Hot Shot Done Brown (Peas) (Salsify Fritters)
 Hit It Hard
 demon Sorbet
 A Fowl Tip
 CRoast Squab)
 Cold Deal
 CBisque Ice) Stand Up to the Plate
 (Cake) Tie Game A Grumpy Lot (Cheese) (Crackers)
 Wet Grounds (Coffee) Ice cream was molded in shape of footballs and then rolled in ground nut and cocoa to look just like the real thing.
 MADAME MERRL
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
AVIS
By KATE cLEvEs
(copyrieht. I011 by Associated Literary PressO

(Copyrieht 1911. by Associated Literary PressO
 Marshall Bowman came into the moonlit veranda and looked around at the occupied chairs. Siva Smith was nowhere to be seen and an amused voice nearby proclaimed Harshall's predicament
 She's in the angle seat. Marsh and Marshall acknowledged the infor- nation with a sheepish grin and dis appeared around the corner of the house.
 The informing voice had not added that Fen Purdy was sitting in the angle seat with pretty Siva Smith. and when Marshall discovered MT. Purdy 1t was something of shock for Marshall Bowman needed advice and sympathy at that moment and Siva was the one person to whom he turn cd when his affairs needed a sympa- thetic understanding and untangling
 Fen Purdy was leaving her. reluct- anly pleading a waiting partner for this dance and Marshall slipped into the vacant seat
 My dance. I believe. Siva." he said eagerly. Do you mind sitting 1t out?"
 Frankly. I'd much rather dance. said Siva in her fresh. clear voice. ~but l know you've got something on your mind, Marsh. and you want ex- pert advice. so out with it and let the aeeress relieve your anxiety
 For the last time. siva," he apologized; -I won't bother you again with my affairs. only you see. this is something that no one but girl can tell me-a girl like youl''
 "Oh. see' said Siva little cold ly, then. as she saw the troubled look on his face her voice softened to the tone that always thrilled him. so full of womanly sympathy and under standing of him. was it I'm al- ways glad to help. Marsh. but you mow I'm only a girl and l haven't
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19

THIS is particularly handy and prac- ! tical razor case. either for use at home or for travelling purposes, and forms an acceptable gift that will be appreciated by most men. who gener- ally appreciate comfort.
 It can be carried out in silk or art linen, and lined with soft silk, and bound at the edges throughout with narrow ribbon. That portion upon upon which the razors rest should be 71k inches in length and 31k inches in width and should be stiffened with an Interlining of thin cardboard On ei- ther side of this there are follower flaps, which should be of the size sug gested in the sketch. the figures indi- eating inches. The upper flap covers, and Is of the same size as the center
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19

Farmers bulletin No. 113, United States department of agriculture, is entitled "The Apple and How to Grow It." G. B. Bracket, pomologist, bu- reau of plant industry. the writer of this bulletin, closes 1t with the follow ing summary:
 l. A gentle eastern or northeastern slope, as a rule. is the most desirable for an orchard site, but this may vary in different sections.
 2. Soils such as are found in timber regions afford the best results, but outside of such districts clayey loans having free surface and subsoil drain age are best.
 3. Well rotted barnyard manure is the most valuable for apple orchards. The next best fertilizer is crops of red clover grown among the trees and al- lowed to fall and rot on the ground or turned under and the ground re- seeded.
 4. Thorough surface tilth is required to obtain the best results in the or chard, and when needing fertility the land should be properly manured be- fore blowing.
 5. Trees are more safely set in early spring. They should be strong, vigor- ous, one or two years old, having a well-developed root system and, at the time of setting, their tops should be cut back to the height at which the main branches for the future top are to be formed. All broken and mutt lated roots should be cut back to sound wood. For easy planting. open out a deep furrow with a two-horse blow along the line where the rows are to be made, and cross check at the distance apart at which the trees are to stand. At the crosses level of the ground at the bottom of the furrow to receive the tree with It's roots in a natural position, fill in the dirt among
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19

had experience enough to make me an expert on all matters"
 I'm in love. Siva," he said in a low tone. and looking away from har. Don't laughl"
 I'm not laughing" said Silva after . little pause. Love is serious thing, Marsh
 That's what troubles me. If only knew how to reach her" he paused helplessly.
 Better tell me all about it." said Siva in a toneless voice. that he was quick to notice
 T am boring youI" he cried.
 ''No-no-go on Marsh" she said almost impatiently I'm engaged for the next dance and you must get this over now. Who Is the girl?"
 T don't know" admitted Marshall.
 Don't know?" echoed Siva.
 He shook his head ruefulIy. I've never met her and don't know her real name. but I'm sure-dead sure that she is the one being who has been created for me. In fact, to use that overworked word. she is my affinity. Why. every word she writes is a direct message to me alone It finds it's mark here in my heart. Don't laugh. Siva, I've never talked this way before and know you think I'm a fool" he ended lamely.
 Nothing of the sort. Marsh-Ten me more-does she write to you?"
 'No-well. she writes poems and they are published in one of the mag azines. not one that I usually take. but I happened to read one some months ago and do you know, Siva, it struck an answering cord in my heart and I've ready every one since then"
 Yes. Marsh" said Silva steadily. although her eyes were shining strangely and her little white rang less hands were tightly clenched in her lap.
 That's all-only tell me how can I meet herr" he asked.
 You would probably be disappoint- cd" she said pityingly. Very likely she is some middle-aged woman, who Is pouring out her disappointment in life through the medium of poetry. Every soul has to have some outlet, % she ended musingly.
 'lSever!" protested Mashall vigor- ously She is young and full of the
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
,onger sleeves are inevitable.

Longer sleeves are inevitable.
 Still the vogue of velvet increases- Large white satin revers are used on many silk suits.
 Velveteens and corduroys will make up many handsome skirts.
 Three-quarter length coats prevail in Paris tailored costumes.
 Rich and gorgeous blues have a masterful place in millinery.
 Taffeta has a stronger place in fashion than for many years
 All fashion indications point to still larger use of embroideries.
 The large collar has evidently come to stay. as well as the side frill.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19

of the case and at the base of this flap a leaf of soft wash leather is sewn, upon which the razors may be polished after they have been used. The case is fitted with ribbon strings by which it can be secured when closed, and this is illustrated in the small sketch on the right-hand side The word "Razors" can be worked upon the front of the case, as sug- gested. or in it's place initials or some pretty floral design may be embrot- dered if desired.
 The leather leaf may be easily re- newed when it becomes cut or soiled, and for lining the two pockets for the razors soft wash leather is preferable to silk. but the latter is perhaps more easily manipulated
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
RepIY to "undeclded.Y

AS I am young I would like to ask your advice. Are the girls supposed to ask the boys to accompany them home or should the boys offer to ac. company them? Is it proper for a young girl to sit on the porch with a young man after coming from the theater or other places? Is it proper for girls or sixteen to write letters to boys in another town, and if not may they correspond by postcards?
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
PeneIIs Erom Cedar RaIIs.

The old-fashioned cedar rail fences of middle Tennessee now furnish the worlds main supply of cedar pencils and it is stated that these fences are the sole remaining source from which to make the best grade of smooth whittling cedar pencils so well known to every schoolboy. Thesv rails bring fabulous prices.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
A CONSTANT READER.

Hairnets are worn if necessary to keep neat or if you are going on g trip in a high wind that will be apt to blow your tresses hither and yon. think for every day that nets do not as a rule improve ones appear ance. If you are accustomed to dress your hair with a bow it is perfectly correct to wear ribbons when travel ing, but they should be of black.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19

My dear, it all depends upon the young man as to what you will find an interesting topic of conversation Some like football, others golf. some are camera f1ends or others are book worms; just cleverly find out what the particular chap likes and then get him started and you listen and he will think you are just fine.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19

If you had told me the object I could have given you better sugges- hons: If for pleasure only you could call 1t the Merry Larkers," if for study and improvement how would you like ~Cresco" circle?" "Cresco" means to grow; or if for benevolent purposes I think Willing Workers" or 'Lend-a- Hand" Club would be good.