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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
THE HANeMAN's ROPE
Our Grandparents Used Special Ma
terlal In Its Manufacture.

Municipal Judge Il. II. Holden has
received a letter from his uncle, s.
H. Rule. man over 40 years OF age
now residing in Rutland. Mr.. Rule
was formerly resident OF Arlington
and passed the days OF his boyhood
In that town
In his letter to Judge Holden, Mr.
Rule refers to the accident at the
hanging OF Elroy Kent at Windsor
and also to the lamentable feature
attending the execution OF Mary ROC.
ers OF Bennington. In both execu-
lions the rope used In hanging the
condemned murderers failed When
Mary Rogers was executed the rope
stretched 10 that her feet touched
the floor. In the case OF Kent the
rope. the same one used In the exc
cutlon OF the woman, broke and II
was necessary to hang the man the
second time.
After calling atteTtfon to the two
accidents at the state prison Mr..
Rule writes reminiscently OF the exc
outlon OF Archibald Bates OF Shafts
bury at Old Bennington 20 years ago
the coming Sth OF February. The
rope which was used In this hanging.
the last public execution In Vermont
Mr.. Rule writes. was made In Ar
lington. The rope was not twisted
from ordinary hemp but was made
out OF linen thread and was fully
half an inch In diameter. Naturally
Il didn't break.
The rope was made by Bingham
Hills. generally known throughout
Bennington county as Uncle Bling
who operated rope walk" In Ar.
llngton ON land in the rear OF the
Episcopal church. Mr.. Hills also
conducted store in Arlington and
at one time lived In Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
A Sound and Growing Saving Bank

a OOu0Q dfl1 fOWAf1 ONNF1
That every Savings Bank in Yer
mont is a sound one there can be no
question of a doubt The confidence
placed in our home institutions is evil
denced by the recently published re-
port OF Bank Commissioner f. Z.
Williams, which shows a gain in
deposits for the past year by nearly
every savings institution; and, II a
banks increase in deposits is emblem
attic OF its soundness and strength,
then the old Marble Savings Bank Of
Rutland occupies a leading position
It's 5Sth semiannual statement at the
close of business December S0th 1911,
has lust been issued. The institution
shows a splendid gain In deposits for
the year ended and is In prosperous
condition.
Within the past four years this
savings bank has gained In net depos'
It's which means taking out the inter.
est added to the accounts, upwards OF
half a million dollars. During this
time IL has gone from the ninth pos.
ition in size, among the twenty one
savings banks of the state, to the
sixth.-certainly a showing gratifying
10 officers, trustees and patrons alike.
Nearly all the money. invested by
the Marble Savings bank is placed In
first mortgages on farms, or real es'
tate. Il is the safest security on
earth. and in the more than quarter
OF century OF existence OF this saw.
ings bank not n dollar has ever been
lost on n farm loan.
Besides this careful management OF
It's affairs. governed by directors who
direct" the Marble Savings bank car.
ries n large reserve, or surplus, fund,
which. together with interest on In.
vestments, amounts to over per
cent OF It's total deposit. being In ex'
cess OF the amount necessary by law
In paying per cent interest on de.
posits
As evidenclng the safety OF making
deposits by mail. Il may be stated that
In the years OF business OF the Mar.
bic Savings bank. not dollar In
transit has ever been lost by either
bank or depositor Il is perfectly
safe to make deposits by personal
check, bank draft, postofIlce money.
order, or express money order, with.
out registering the latter.
The banks statement may be had
by forwarding a postal card OF re-
quest
II further information ia desired, a
letter addressed TO John N. woodfn,
president, or to 1vor s. McFarlane.
treasurer Rutland. Vermont, will re.
oeive a prompt and courteous reply
Rutland Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
THE FoRTNleHTLY
Regular Meeting in Second congre-
gational Parors Saturday.

The Fortnightly will meet Saturday
afternoon, Jan. 18th, at o'clock, the
program being in charge of the com
mittee on Art. Mrs. George S. Mills.
Mrs. William w. Burke and Miss
Sophronia Collins.
Miss Bertha Freeman of New York.
representing the Playground and Rec
reation Association of America, who
has been visiting Bennington under
the auspices OF the Recreation com
mittee of the Board of Trade. will
speak briefly OF The Scope OF Rec
reation."
The remainder OF the session will
be occupied by Miss Collins who will
talk upon THE Sistine Chapel" II
is expected that the pictures illustTa-
ting the subject will be shown upon
screen by means OF a radioptican
very kindly loaned for the occasion
by Mr. White OF North Bennington.
Members Of the club may bring their
friends upon payment Of the usual
fee
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
THoRNs AND ORANGE BLOSSOMS
Well Known Drama Presented at
Library Theatre.

Sadie Belgrade presented "Thorns
and Orange Blossoms" to two crowd
ed houses yesterday afternoon and
evening at Library Theater and If il
is possible to form opinions from APP
the plause, every one in the audience
must have left the house with the con
viction that he had witnessed an ex-
cepuonal production Of this well
known drama by popular priced
company. The patrons OF the thea
ire are fortunate in that they have
been given an opportunity to see
such good productions at those low
prices.
"A Cowboys Sweetheart" will be
the attraction for this afternoon and
evening. This is strong western
drama containing plenty of good com
edy, and the management is looking
forward to two more big houses.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
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MAY BE MAY IRWIN
Popular Actress May Be Seen at
Bennington Opera House.


Bennington Opera House.
Manager Wood received a telegram
this morning from Miss Twins man
ager stating that he could give Ben
rect TO Bennington the 22d. Miss r.
tain guarantee was given, and would
hold the date open for Bennington
until this week Saturday night. This
would be her first cate out Of Boston
where she is playing for two weeks,
closing there Jan. 20 and coming d.
rect to Bennington the % Miss IT.
wins new piece is, she Knows Bet
ter Now" The guarantee is large
and some encouragement from our
theatre-goers is necessary to bring
this attraction here. She will sing
all new songs and has an all star
cast Subscription sale now open.
Tel l16-1 or 62 w. Act quick as Sat
urday night an answer must be Civ
en-.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
TT's ROOSEVELT OR BUST"
So Says William Allen White, Calling
Editorialy for New Leader"

Emporia, Kan, Jan. 1O.-Under the
caption, "A New Leader Needed,
William Allen White said editorially
today:
William II. Taft found the party
united; his leadership has left 1t torn
and broken. Unless the Republicans
change leaders the country Will
change parties. The great big i'm
portant fact developed is this. That
this country is going Democratic as
sure as November comes unless our
party changes leaders.
There is Taft baking with the
conservatives; there is La Toilette
rearing with the progressives. Some
one must take the reins who can put
cayenne pepper where it will do the
most good on the balky horse, and
put kindly hand on the wild horse.
ITS Roosevelt or bust"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
ICE CROP PROMISING
LAST Cold Snap Increases Thickness
of Hudson River Ice.

OF IIuUSO'I ''''N' 'NN'
Albany, Jan 10.-The prospects Of
a good ice harvest are excellent. The
last cold snap has increased the
thickness of the ice in the Hudson
River along whose banks the big
icehouses are situated, to seven in
ches in midstream and to nine in
ches behind the dikes.
Preparations are being made by
the big companies and individual ice
harvesters to begin operations on
Monday. In the majority of places
the ice formed is OF good quality Al
points south of Coxsackie are bad
stretches caused by broken ice,
which became stationary when the
cold weather returned.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
Ought Not Do Power To Do the Things You Know You
172 LIVES LOST
Russian Steamer Sunk Today in the
Black Sea.

London, Jan. IA telegram to-
day to Renters agency states that
the Russian steamer Russ from Odes-
sa was sunk today in the Black sea
with a loss of 172 lives.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
GREASY WITH WEALTH
jeff Davis Gets After the Multi
Millionaires.

Milllonaires.
Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Jef
Davis of Arkansas In a speech in the
Senate today declared that there are
81 multi millionaires | nthe coun-
try who have gotten their wealth dis
honestly and who now control 30 per
cent of all the wealth of the coun.
try.
In addition to these 81 he declared
that there are some 1000 other mil
lionaires. some of whom came by
their money legitimately but mostly
not and that the two groups OF men
together own 81 per cent OF the
country's wealth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont snow tonight and Friday.
Continued cold.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-11
NEGRO KILLS I, WOUNDS 3
Going Suddenly Insane, VIM. Twlman
Fights Sherffs Posse for Hours

Fights Sherlffs Posse Tor Hours
Rochester, n. Y, Ian. 10.-ln bat
tie at Scottsville this afternoon be-
tween a Sheriffs posse and William
Twiman. negro, aged 30, and pre-
sumably insane, one Deputy Sheriff
was killed and two deputies and a
citizen we're shot by the black, who
surrendered only wnen his ammuni'
ton was exhausted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

HwHEN the warm spring sunshine AB prepares the earth for garden
 ing, the children delight in talk ing spade, hoe and rake and making neat vegetable beds. It is well to observe good taste in laying out your garden. A common kitchen garden may be made thing of beauty as well as appetizing display. Let your lettuce form broad borders along the walks, encircllng such vegetables as onions, radishes and beets.
 Peas and beans-the varieties which cIimb-should run along near to the rear end of the garden, leaving space at the very end for several rows of sweet corn. This gives a sort of back ground for the smaller vegetables. Tomatoes may be set in patches, say ten-foot squares or diamonds, and bordered with red lettuce. Cabbages look fine in long rows at the sides of the garden. Asparagus does not rightly belong to the regular kitchen garden. for 1t must have a special place to itself. But one corner may be set aside for it. and the ground kept loose and well enriched.
 In places where enough rainfall does not occur to insure a thrifty vegetable growth. the garden should
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on Mrs. Danby's fine chickens, and something's got to be done. I'm ar ranging a run-in for the end of the week-say Saturday This Is We'd nesday. Will you and the young gents join us?" And MT. Danby ad- dressed his question to MT. Rogers. | will we? Well, just you tell me how I could keep these young gentle men home since they've found out there's to be wolf-hunt. It's the one thing my boy will stay willingly away from school for. He'd rather get a good coyote pelt than take a premium on prize colt at the county fair"
 Saturday at daybreak Earl was awakened by his uncle tapping on the door. Come, young tenderfoot, get into your sword and buckler, for you shall be pressed into service this day"
 It did not take a second call to rouse Earl from his morning slum- Der. He dressed. and was down in time for the six-thirty breakfast.
 The automobile was got ready, and at seven precisely MT. Rogers, Jack, Earl and one of the ranchmen were speeding over the fine prairie. Soon they came to an imaginary line, and there they stopped. To Earl's as- tonishment he beheld not less than fifty other automobiles standing along the same imaginary line. Then at right-angles from them were as many more gasoline wagons" and Uncle John explained to Earl that to their left-ffteen miles away-was an- other line, at right angles and that directly in front of them, at a dis tance of fifteen miles,, was line fac- ing them.
 We form a great square. fifteen miles by fifteen; we'll begin to travel towards the centre of this square. drawing nearer and nearer together.
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@aa MAR oF WORDS IN rHE GARnEh @ ga

did, having been so thoroughly chilled even before being thrust out of it's nest.
 And so ended the boosters and guar rellers. They regretted, too, after it was too late, that they had not be- haved themselves and stayed their term in the nice warm earth, hugged to sleep of nights by Mother Dirt and awakened of mornings by the suns rays which penetrated to them. warm ing their beds and causing them to sprout.
 The grain of yellow corn remained safely and quietly in his place, and months later he was fine big stalk, holding three big ears of corn. And when his ears became ripe, they were not eaten by pigs nor cows nor horses, but saved for another years seed, so perfect they were.
 And the cucumber seeds and radish seeds and black-eyed peas grew so abundantly that Harry sold several dollars worth of them at the city market, and Jane had her share of the proceeds; and Harry put his money into his iron bank, 'to grow" as he said: and Jane bought a new pink frock for herself with her money, for Harry had said that was the way with girls. And the garden never missed the one vain potato, and the one egotistical onion, and the one self-satisfied bean. Which goes to show that those who think them selves of great importance in the world amount to very little and are never missed when taken away.
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i, do say, that unless you three loud mouthed boosters stop your talking. we--the law-abiding garden seeds shall have to oust you from your places. We cannot permit ourselves to be stunted in our sprouting days
 "Ah you speak with a good deal of authority" said the onion seed. But threats do not scare us, my old cow food.' And the onion seed fairly turned over in his excitement. thus scattering the soft earth that had served him as a bed. Being thus ex- posed to the drafts which descended through the loose soil, he began to sneeze and to feel cold
 "As my friend and fellow-in- debate, Mr. Onion. says, what right have you, you pig diet, to threaten well-born vegetable seeds like ourselves? You are coarse fellow. and have not been invited to attend this meeting. As for your friends there, the radishes. cu- cumbers and peas-why, I feel only a proud contempt" It was the bean that said this, sneeringly.
 "I have spoken" replied the grain of corn. Like those fine animals l so largely feed, I am strong and of few words. I have spoken" Then the grain of corn turned to the row of yellow grains and nodded his head, the end with the little hard. white pith. The other grains arose as one man, and at the same moment the radish seeds, the cucumber seeds, and the black-eyed peas, came from their nests and made up quite an army. h, lx-a <1 l, |. 1f lending potato, onion seed. and bean. and soon had tossed them above ground. Then they returned to their prospective places.
 f An hour later, Harry and Jane came into their garden. and Harry. with a look of dismay. cried out: Some chicken must have gotten into our garden while we were at luncheon; for see. here are some of the seeds we planted this morning lying out on top the ground"
 "Oh--oh-oh" It was Jane who exclaimed this Tt must have been the turkey gobbler. for there isn't chicken strong enough to dig that big potato out of the ground"
 He is big spud. isn't he?" And Harry stopped down and picked up the potato and tossed him over the fence into the pig-pen. Its all dried up now-exposed to the sun since planting. so there's no use putting him into the hill again. And here's a bean" And Harry kicked the bean into the path. where a little later blackbird found 1t and swallowed it down. The onion seed was left to perish on top the dirt. which it soon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
The Oldest Door in
 the W Orld.

TIN Rome there are two churches
 of great age and interest. They
 are the Santa Maria Sopra Mi nerva in the heart of the city and Santa Sabina on the Aventine. During the latter years of his life, Saint Dominick made his home in the Santa Sabina and even at that time the church was already quite ancient. for, according to the Rosary it was built A. D. 425, during the pontificate of Saint Celestine. wonderfully pre- served mosaic contains an inscription commemorating the founder and bears the date of 431. Remains of the second church are to be seen in the western corridor. or cloister, where there are a number of early inscrip- tions; on one side the original twist ed columns of pavonaZzetto still sup port the roof, on the other they have been replaced by granite columns. From a window in this cloister women were allowed to look out upon Saint Dominick's orange tree, which grew in little courtyard. ,SThe entrance door of the church is So ancient that 1t is said to be the oldest wooden door in the world.
 During the year many thousands of tourists visit these old places, and look upon the "Oldest Door" with a good deal of curiosity and interest.
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as ribbon!"
 Yes, you don't have to come West to learn how to use gun" said Jack. shaking his cousins hand. l Earl was too much excited to make reply. q hope shall get a fine pelt to send to Dad," he said. "Oh, on second thought, I'll sent it to Mom- sey-have it all dressed and mounted as rug for her room"
 The day was a successful one in so far as fifty prairie wolves were slain, and the ranchers' wives chickens en- sured more safety from night-raidersg And the happiest huntsman of the several hundred of men and boys was Earl Rogers, the New York tender foot" He was voted the hero of the 1 day at the.luncheon held on the open prairie. Sandwiches were brought in plenty. cheese, cake, cold tea and coffee. A little camp fire was built and the st-named beverage was made fine and hot and drunk from tin cups. !
 That night tired but feeling fine from his day of hunting, Earl wrote a ten-page letter home. At the end he said: The pelt will be shipped to you as soon as I can have it pre- pared for shipping. Momsey can have 1t mounted. And-oh, yes, I'm feeling perfectly splendid. This cli- mate and living out of doors so many hours each day is making another man of me-it's making me into a veritable Nimrod."
 And you may better believe that Dad" and "Momsey'' were glad to. receive that cheery letter. and td' know that their boy was all right and becoming strong and well again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
'Y YOURpUZZLE
 NOP!NER B!

LETTER ENIGMA. My first Is in dray, but not In cart: My second is in artist, but not in art: My third is in walnut, but not in tree: My fourth you'll find the same as my three:
 My fifth is in idle, but not in play: My sixth is in rick. but not in hay:
 My whole spells something
 We like every day:
 To enjoy 1t we'll stop
 Our work and our play.
 ADDITIONS.
 1. Add the letter F to one of the points of the compass and get a sumptuous repast.
 2. Add the letter P to a shelf of rocks and get something given as se- curity.
 3. Add the letter to recreation ground and get particle of ignited substance.
 4. Add the letter s to a salver anf get an animal wandered from home. BEHEADINGs AND CURTAILINGs. I. Behead and curtail to be spotted and get kind of fruit. 2. Behead and curtan the title of a man of high office in Turkey and get kind of tree. 8. Behead and curtail a place where butter and cheese are made and get atmosphere.
 4. Behead and curtaiI a book of accounts and get an abrupt border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Z5akZznO G1AdEoen @ W zZA0Z2e

said that this Is about the only teach ing the child receives. The mother makes it her work to enlighten CD her offspring Tn all the superstitions of her tribe, for each tribe has GUS toms and superstitions of it's own, although many superstitions are com mon to all tribes.
 Central Eskimos have queer cus- toms. The mother of an infant must not eat of raw meat Ca common dict with the tribes of the North) until her child be one year old. Neither must she eat of any animal killed by being shot through the heart. Strange superstitions govern these customs. If an infant dies under the age of one year, the mother must keep her head covered for the period of one winter and one summer, after which she may remove the sign of mourning.
 Eskimo property consists of guns, harpoons. sledges, dogs, kayaks, boats tent poles, lamps and cooking vessels The first inheritor Is the eldest living son at home with the parents, chill dren married and living in other households do not share.
 Many travellers have found the Eskimo children deeply interesting, and possessed of good memory, al- though they receive no mental train ing whatever, learning what little they know during life from initiating their elders. When a traveller has taken the pains to master enough of the Eskimo tongue to talk freely with them he finds the children eager to hear about thestrange white man and his far, ar-away land. Little by little news of the mysterious South has reached the Eskimo, and the little ones are keener than their elders to know something of the country from which comes the tall. white-skinned stranger.
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him visit during the last of April and first of May.
 MT. John Rogers, living in the West, replied by wire, not wishing to delay matters by a letter. Send Earl at once. Hearty welcome awaits him. Jack eager to see his coz"
 When MT. Fred Rogers, living in Ne York City, handed this telegram to Earl, the boys face lighted up with happy anticipation. Although he had at first objected to leaving school be- fore vacation time should roll round the bit of yellow paper caused him a thrill of expectation. He was very fond of his Uncle John. his Aunt Nell lie, and his cousin Jack, a strong, fine chap EarPs own age.
 All right. Dad" said Earl, "T'll pack my kit and be off tomorrow. if that suits Momsey and you.'
 Suits us exactly" said the elder Rogers. And. boy, when you re- turn to us. you'll look like another person-your face will be tanned to nice brown, your body heavier by many pounds and your muscles as hard as iron.'
 You musn't forget. Dad" said Earl, with some show of pride, that
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tie platform. Why Uncle, I thought I'd have to go to your place by stage coach. That's the way Dad went when he was out here.'
 Yes, Earl, your Dad did come to us by stage" smiled Uncle John, lead ing the way to the car. But that was a good many years ago, and we've felt the big change here as well as you have in New York. It's sign that your Dad ought to make us an other and more modern visit Here, Jack. shall you do the driving?" And Uncle John turned to his tall. stall wart son.
 Yep, Governor, I'll guide the wagon," smiled Jack. And he took the chauffeurs seat, inviting Earl to sit beside him. Then away they sped, over one of the finest roads Earl had ever seen. Jack showed fine ability running the automobile. and twice his father had to call out from be- hind: Not quite so fast, son. Yos're stretching the allowed speed bit. :"
 On arriving at the big ranch house they saw horse saddled and bridled, hitched to the gate post. Why, that's Hank Danbys horse" said MT. Rogers. getting out of the