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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-18
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
sews Of the Town and Village Tod Bsiefb
toe Busy Reeders-

Goldsmith's big orchestra ~ Z. o.
P. hall Saturday.
Card social at U. o. G. C. hall to-
night Admission 10 cents.
Mrs. Myron Barton Of Main street.
who has been i'll, is recovering.
Don't fail to see the special four
reel show at the library theatre to-
day.
Mrs. Moses Armstrong OF Hoosick
died at her home in that village this
morning.
Harry j. Cole returned Thursday
afternoon from business trip to
New York.
Mrs. Mary Cox OF Hoosick is visit.
ing Mrs. Edward Bottum of West
Main street.
There will be two double vaude-
vile acts at the library theatre today
and tomorrow.
Miss Margaret Leahy OF Utica is
passing a few days with her uncle,
John II. Leahy OF Main street.
Captain Dan Shea OF the Benning-
ton nine has returned from visit OF
few days at his home in Florence,
Mass.
Mrs. George Hathaway of Troy, a
former resident OF Bennington, is
seriously i'll at one OF the Troy hos
pitfalls.
Mrs. Thomas Ryan and daughter
are spending a few days with Mrs.
Ryans sister, Mrs, Leon Boyd OF
North Adams.
Ernest Hall, the young son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Hall OF Stafford
street, has recovered from a severe
illness OF pneumonia.
Burton Powers went TO Poukeep-
sie this afternoon to pass the week
end with Frank Boekel. On Monday
Mr.. Boekel will return home with
Mr.. Powers for few days visit in
Bennington. e
The regular Saturday dance will
be held in n. +. o. 2 hall instead OF
Foresters this week. Goldsmiths or
chestra OF six pieces will furnish
music. Admission IS cents. Repairs
are being made at Foresters.
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NOTICE

To the Tax Payers Of thu Town OF
Bennington.
4 Rate Bill OF the Town Taxes Of
1919 has been placed In my hands
on the dollar for the Town Tax. 20
on the odllar for the Town Tax. 20
cents on the dollar FOR the Town
Highway Tax. 50 cents on the dollar
for the Town District S,hool Tax.
hereby demand pas ment 81 said
taxes. and notify You that ! viii at.
tend at the Bennington County Saw.
ings Bank from > oclO' * a. N. Until
o'clock y m.
There will be a discount Of 4 per
cent on Town tax n paid within 30
days.
c. n. DEWEY, Tressure.,
Bennington, VI. July ib, 1913.
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coHALAN wHlTtwAsHeo
No Crime In New York 10 TAKE Pay
fer influence.

Albany. July i7.-Chargef prefer
red against Supreme COdr Justice
Daniel r. Cohalan by the Bar associ-
alton OF New York. upon which his
removal was asked. wers dhmisF ed
itonight by the Legislature. Provi-
Gus to the ad ptlon OF the revolution
hiismissing the charges. the report OF
the joint judiciary COMMITTEES which
heard the evidence agSiast the 40
cused jurist was received aad 40
lcepted.
A long debate preceded the vole
on the acceptance OF the committees
report in the Assembly, but the dis
cussion In the Senate vas compare
lively brief. The vote In the Senaie
was 81 to with 10 absent',es, and
in the Assembly H. to IS with 10 ABB
sentees The vot 10 dismh's the
charges stood 80 20 N the Sesate
and lis TO 10 in the House
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-18

At CSC were l.5O and $500. Biggish
lot OF Mems soft Summer Shirts Coat
cut, turn back cuffs, All fast colors.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-18
NOTICE

To the Tax Payers ~ the 5ennins-
ton Graded School oiutriet
Rate Bin has heol placed In my
hands for collection IS follows;
so cents on the iolhlr on the Grand
List OF 1918.
hereby demand fayment OF said
taxes. and notify you thai | will al
tend al the Rem nEi0n County Saw
ings Bank from O'Clock a. m. unit!
O'Clock .. m.
There will b. a discount OF per
cent on above tar u pad within 90
days.
c. X. CEwEY. Treasures.
Bennington. VI. July O.. 1913.
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NOTICE

To the Tax Payers % the Village
OF Bennington.
a Rate Bill has been placed VI NJ
hands for collect on A. follows
20 cents on the dollar for the VII
lage Tax. 20 cents on the dollar TOR
the Highway Tai on Inc Grsnd List
OF 1913.
hereby dema "a payment OF said
taxes. and notify you that will at
tend at the Bennington Coulty saw
ings Bank from y o'clock a. m. until 4
p. m.
There will be a discount OF { per
cent on Village tax 10 paid within 50
days.
c. X. DEWEY. Treasurer.
Bennington. VI. July Is. 1878.
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DRYSDALE
The Drysdaie Shirts
at 75c pair

Are superior to most
regular half dollar each
sorts.
Sturdy shirts for hard
usage in a wide variety
Of worthy tabrics-New
showing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-18

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Shoes -
Are recommended by
leading surgeons, hospi-
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the most scientific cor
receive for fiat foot and
other ailments yet de-
vised. $500
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-28

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core to one of the pigs. Davie
cheered up considerably at this,
and invited Dorothy to join him.
Hurry up, though" he added;
there's awful lot we have to
see. I'm going all over the whole
farm, am"
So he and Dorothy trudged out,
stopped to look in the rain bar
rel, to see how much water it con-
tanned, admired grandfather Dear's
prize white chickens with their
flaming red topknots. gazed In won
der at the overlooking corncribs,
pol5ed their curious noses in the
barn and patted the horses therein,
and finally found themselves lean
ing over the pigsty, watching, fas-
cinated, the holf-dczen granting,
clumsy pigs that wallowed about
inside.
ugh, aren't they ugly!" Dorothy
drew back with little SILVER.
They don't care how dirty they get.
Look, Davie, at that big one. He
poles his nose right down in the
mud. o, l dropped my applet Ugh!
The nasty old pig Is eating it, mud
and all. Come away" And Dorothy
walked off in great disgust her lit
tie nose all wrinkles from being
turned up so far.
But Davie had no idea of going.
He thought the pigs were the most
interesting things he had ever seen
in all the six long years of his
life. They ran about clumsily, get
ting in each others way and squeal-
ing with anger, then grunting
peaceably and they forgot what
started the argument. Their one
idea seemed to be. to discover which
could eat the most.
Huh" said Davie to himself,
mother said little boys turned into
pigs when they ate too much. l
bet they do, too" He picked up a
stick and threw it into the pen. All
of those greedy pigs Immediately
surrounded 1t and fought over it,
hurrying back to the trough when
they found it was only bit of
wood
I'm ashamed of you" scolded
Davie, "and I'm sorry 1 gave you
my apple core. 1 guess I'll go see
where Dorothy is" And, hands in
his pockets, he wandered slowly
away.
Dorothy was in the kitchen help
ing mother Dear stuff dates. 1t was
her part to roll the dates in pow
dered sugar after mother Dear had
removed their pits and put walnut
meats in their place. For a minute
pavie watched. Then he said:
Let me do some, too"
Mother Dear laughed heartily.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-28

Il knew that was coming" she de-
clared. TITS the signal for Dorothy
to stop. | was only letting her
help so that she'd have something
to do, but cannot be bothered with
both of you, so you'll have to run
along"
Dorothy wiped the sugar from her
hands. "All right, mother" she
said lit isn't much fun, anyway,
if you won't let me eat one once in
awhile. I'm going to go find
grandfather Dear. and ask him to
tell me q war story"
And I'm going with you" cried
Davie, all eagerness.
ITO be continued.)
Children Dear:
Do you see the picture of the little
girl atop this story? And would
you like yours or your little baby
sisters or brothers to appear in that
little candlestick frame?
If so, just ask your mother to
send your picture to me and I'll be
happy to let 1t smile at all the other
children readers for whole week.
Yours always,
ADELINE CARRICK WELLS.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-28

| ask one of my stupid questions" he
said, "but I have forgotten which 10
higher, a hand in which all the cards
are of the same suit, or where they
follow in sequence, as, let us say from
| the ten up
The other players looked with con-
sternation at the professor. His ques-
ton left no doubt in the minds of
any of them that he had either q
flush" or, at least. straight"
when they are all of the same
suit they constitute 'fiush,'" said
Mr.. Hill in sepu1chral tones, land
that of course beats straight
Thanks" replied the professor.
IN raise-pardon me. How much
Is the limit? Ten dollars? Thanks
well, I'll raise it ten dollars
Lord Glover, a handsome, popular
ladies' man, but indifferent as
poker player, sat next to Polydore.
He promptly dropped out. Mr.. Van
Steen, who had opened the pot, and
whose turn had come again, hegi-
tated.
do you know" said Polydore 10
the most casual manner, i've noticed
that your finger nails are badly
ridged Mr.. Van Steen. That's sign
of nervousness. You should beware
of engaging In anything so exciting
as poker
well. I'm in too deep this trip"
was the hosts response. ''I'll have
to stay" and in went his $50.
DO you note anything peculiar
| about my nails?" asked GLOOMY
Gus" contributing his share to the
| pot.
Your nails are broad and smooth,
!, showing a frank. open nature. coupled
with good. haalth-and steady nerves.
| But Mr.. Hills nails show a bilious
disposition. They are yellow. Other
| wise they, too, indicate the man of
| iron nerve"
Hill did not belle the description.
He ''putup" his money with a remark
half humorous. half cynical.
At the discard Mr.. Van Steen drew
three cards, GLOOMY Guss' and Hill
each one card and Professor Polydore
stood pat that is, he kept the cards
originally dealt him.
What He Won On.
Mr.. Van Steen passed" So did the
other two players.
Polydore, looking Disguised as well
as disappointed. pushed ten dollars
worth of chips toward the pot.
Il should also have said" spoke up
sthe professor that your nails have !
tinge of blue, Mr.. Van Steen. That
Indicates poor circulation of the blood.
| should say that you suffer a great
deal from cold feet
Il do, most emphatically. just now,s
replied Mr.. Van Steen, throwing down
his cards and showing that he had
opened on pair of aces. Gloomy
Gus" and Mr.. Hill also dropped out.
well, then, who wins?" asked Pol
ydore, naively.
You do, of course" said the others
in chorus.
Sorry shall have to leave" sighed
the professor, counting his chips. "I
think 1t 1t a lovely game"
He had put down his cards, face I'D.
We'll, I'll be hanged" exclaimed
Mr.. Hill, rubbing his eyes to take an
other better look.
There was neither flush nor straight
In the hand, not even "a pair"-noth-
ing except what is known technically
as queen high"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-28
1zJFE,[ovE&LocNTc'
Of Prof. Rolydore
by IRVING n BACON

XXI.
There was one thing Professor Poly
| dore would not countenance. He dis
liked to see a full-fedged man waste
time on cards or any other form of
gambling
ut argues a puny intellect" he used
to say. 81 admit there is a restless
ness within us all which Graves for
occupation"
-"Great minds respond to 1t by think
ing the thoughts that benefit mankind.
Lesser lights content themselves with
studying and turning to practical ac-
count what those elect have written,
or with writing more or less ephe-
neral prose or verse themselves: or,
at least, with collecting stamps, coins,
insects or curios.
"But it takes one OF the gross
Drained ilk, those of the true Philis-
tine type-the kind that are bored
when anything truly intellectual is
broached--it takes them, / say, to fly
to cards as a refuge from the tedium
which would otherwise consume
them"
Despite this view, the professor
yielded to the persuasion of the other
guests after dinner at the Van Stems
one evening, and sat down to quiet
five-handed little game of poker.
81 know scarcely anything about the
game" he said, land therefore may
have to ask questions occasionally
that will seem awkward and foolish
to more experienced players"
Mr.. Hill, a resident of Sleepy Hol-
low, whose conversational gifts bor-
Gered upon the marvellous, and an
other guest, who, on account of some
| fancied resemblance to character
frequently portrayed in cartoons, en-
joyed the sobriquet Gloomy Gu"
both prodigious poker experts-as-
sured Professor Polydore that what
ever enlightenment he required
would be furnished gladly and gratis.
For High stakes.
The game had been progressing
nicely for an hour or so when the
professor announced that he would
quit after the next round. Mr.. Van
Steen, the host, presently opened the
jack-pot--it was an all-jack-pot game
and GLOOMY Gus" raised" him.
Mr.. Hill followed with another
raise" The pot by this time held
In the neighborhood of 500. To
come in" on even terms with the
others would have cost Polydore $50.
Although he had been a winner 50
far, the other players had little ex-
pectation that he would muster up
courage enough to take part In such
high betting.
Pardon me for once more inter-
rupting the progress of the game to
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-28
OIEEPy STORIES

by ADELINE CARRIoK WELLS

Copyright Newark Daily Adv
Well continue the story of Laddie-
dogs bath in a day or two, per-
haps tomorrow, children.
Today / want TO tell you about
the good time the dear Dear fam
lily had on Thanksgiving Day.
In the morning they all hustled
about and caught an early train
that took them to grandmother
Bears house in the country. That
is, it didn't take them straight to
the house, or even up to the front
gate, but 1t took them to the little
town that wasn't very far from her
home, so that they could get
carriage and drive along the wind
ing road to where she and grand
father Dear were impatiently wait
ing.
country, you see, the really-truly
country, where one could look out
of window and see countless slop-
ing fields dotted with trees, with
hills in the distance and q glowing
sun going down behind them.
There were Dorothy and Davie
Dear, of course, and mother Dear
and father Dear and Nurse Mel
lie and baby Buster, all with faces
alight with happiness as the train
chug-chugged its way nearer and
nearer to the old dear Dear home
stead. Happily, they clambered in
the old-fashioned rig that met them
at the little wooden station, and
happily they were jostled along the
uneven country road.
Grandmother and grandfather
Dear hurried down the steps of the.
old house to greet them. Such hugs
md kisses all around, with baby
Buster coming In for every third
kiss, no matter whose turn it was,
until at last the members of the
dear Dear family found themselves
before the big CRATE fire in the sit
ting room, removing their things
and exchanging all sort. of inter-
esting little news item
"Um-m!" Davie shifted as his
gaze wandered toward the kitchen
II smell a awful lot of good things,
I do. Is dinner nearly ready?"
Nearly ready" echoed grand
mother Dear. Gracious, child,
you've just arrived"
We'll, I'm hungry. anyway. I'd
like something to eat now" per-
sisted Davie, land then I'll eat
again when dinners ready" he
added, and wondered why the 9TH
ers laughed.
Mother Dear suggested that a
round, rosy apple would take the
edge from his appetite, and that he
could put on his coat and hat
again and run out and give the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-28
Euening Star
Astrologer
The stars incline, but do not compel.s
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 70, 1913.
Many nm III omen
warts on men and women.


An unlucky day. Astrology reads
in the stars omens that are u,ifayor-
able. Mars, Neptune and Saturn are
IN adverse aspect. Late at night Jupi.
ter turns a friendly face to earth.
Choleric persons are warned to be-
ware OF the influence of Mars which
increases egotism, impotence and
irrltability while it produces rash and
venturesome impulses.
Headstrong and foolish acts are
common under this rule, which tends
to lead men into dangers.
Soldiers. chemists, metal-workers.
carpenters and hunters are said to be
particularly unlucky while this con-
hguration maintains its sway. Acc
cidents are common
Old persons are believed to be PEE
cullarly unfortunate, when Saturn IL
IN ADVERSE aspect. They should guard
falls and severe colds.
Fraud and deception are easily prac-
tised while this government of the
stars lasts. Although Jupiter is in
favorable aspect late in the day, IL
is not wise to buy merchandise ON
lands until the stars are more en-
couraging.
Women are believed to be acutely
suspectible to the evil rule of Nep-
tune. This may lead to a desire for
luxuries and an impulse to crafty
extravagant tastes. The seers force
tell many troubles due to wastefuI-
ness in expanding money
1t is foretold that self indulgence
of women who live IN cities will
arouse public attention to such an ex-
tent that widespread efforts toward
reforms in dress and customs of life
will be attempted.
Scandals are presaged among per-
sons of distinguished social position.
Chicago will be the centre Of sensa-
tlonal exposures.
Children born on this day probably
will be versatile, good-natured and
easy-going. As subjects Of Sagft-
tarius they should be ineiated -
study and fond Of solitude.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-28

A shriveled, miserly- looking chap
gained my attention, don't you know,
on the financial bourse of Yankee
city one day. The fellows air OF i'll
concealed affiuence prompted me to
inquire If he were really wealthy,
which ELECTED this astounding reply:
Has he got the kale? Say, that
guy makes the u. S. mint look like
a coffee mill when it comes to turn
ing out the stun. He's nothing but
spot cash from his heels to his sky
line. Every time he wheezes another
buck clatters in the bin. He makes
old John d. try to hide behind the
stopper of an oil can and all the
Wall Street sharks dive into storm
cellars whenever he clinks around
Lemme introduce you to Rolling Pin
Pete, the gink that rolls in the
dough-"
My word!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-19
ASKS FOR POISON
USED BY R|CHESON
James R. Wilson Locked Up on
Charge of "Conspiring to
Kill His Wife"

Charged with "conspiring to kill his
wife," James r. Wilson, thirty seven
years old. boilermaker, of Oak Grove,
was arrested last night by Officers
John b. Wescott and w. f. NVaymacls.
OF the Third District, after making
two attempts. it Is alleged, to purchase
poison with which to commit the act
Wilson, It is claimed by tho police
approached DR.. William r. Bucker. OF
Fifteenth and Hull Streets South Rich
mon, with an OFFER OF $25 for a drug
guaranteed to kill within twenty four
hours He was informed by the ply
sician that he did not do that kind
OF business, and DIR. Bucker immediate-
iy notified the police. Later Wilson
is said to have gone to Harrison Broth
ers. druggists, of South Richmond and
asked for some OF that medicine that
Richeson used on the girl in Boston,"
officer Wescott was detailed on the
case and with the assistance Of Way
mack, rounded up Wilson. who for n
while after his arrest readily answers
ed questions and made several yolun-
tary statements among them that he
had already given his wife poison.
but she had become slightly Ill and
did not succumb. Later he stated THAI
he tried to buy the poison to kill q
dog.
Tho warrant was issued on COM
plant OF officer Wescott and charges
that James r. Wilson did, unlawfully
and feloniously attempt by conspiracy
The man is being held without ball
To-. a hearing tomorrow morning be-
fore Justice II. y. Maurice in Police
Court, Part H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-19
PLANS NEW BLOW
TO BRITISH SPORT
Alex. Cochrane Hopes to Carry
Off Prize for Grand National
Steeplechase in 1914.

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch. ]
London. October 1S.-Alex Cochrane,
or New York, is expected here soon
on visit. He will go to Ireland later.
Cochrane hopes TO add another to
Americas triumphs over England by
capturing tho prize for the grand
national steeplechase for 1914.
The horse with which he hopes to
win. namely, Postboy. has just arrived
In London. and is TO be sent to Ire
land. where he was born. to be trained
s&hen he first arrived in America he
s#As gauntlooking animal and it
took some time to acclimatizo him.
but eventually he won two steepie-
chase events at Saratoga.
Postboy is n three year old gelding
and stands sixteen hands high The
agent for Lloyds who insured the
owner of Postboy against ocean risks
was Captain Tyrwhitt Drake. who Is
we'll known in racing and hunting cir
cles on both sides of the Atlantic.
Alex Cochrane, by the way, may not
only win the Grand National, but there
Is also possibility that the yacht
which he has commissioned Herreschofr
to build may be chosen to defend the
Americas cup against Sir Thomas
Lipton's Shamrock ".
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-19
.LONDON'S SOCIAL
DICTATOR IS TO
Be SH0PKEEPER

London. October 1S-A profound SEN
sation felt by the smart London set
results from announced intention of
Mrs. Hwfa Williams whose curious
Welsh Christian name is pronounced
'Hoofer." to leave England forever
This remarkable woman who has ire
mendous social genius, threatens to go
to Montreal and open a decorating shop
For a long time Mrs. Winiams's f.
nancial agonies have been matters OF
public gossip. She furnished n fine
house in OvinGton Square, but the un-
dertakinS proved too great burden
However. nothing has interfered with
her popularity and her unique position
upholds in spite of her various efforts
TO turn an honest penny.
King Edward considered this Welsh
woman ono of the most interesting in
London.
She is middle aged, trifle deaf and
not beautiful but she goes about with
rctinue of young men In her train,
and is arbiter OF what is, and what
is not, smart. Such a career proves
expensive, and the family fortune was
unequal to meet the requirements.
Her daughter. Gwenfra Williams is
we'll known in New York, where she
has been the guest of Mrs. Guinness
When asked why she did not go to
New York to open shop. Mrs. Williams
replied. "all the Americans have proven
UnluCEy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-19
HAVRE De GRACE
TRACK BUILDINGS
PREY TO FLAMES
Especial to The rlmex-D,.n,,c,,,

ISpecihI 10 The Timcs-DisDatch.1
baltimore. Nd, October IS.-Firc
started just before midnight I'm the
Grandsfnnd mt Invrc de Grace, Nd,
rnce track md within ten minutes
thereafter the urge structure was n
nnss OF flames. The fire beInr famed
by stIR breeze s00n Ind the entire
stand envcIOped. The sparks begun
flying I'm NIL directions. md 1t was not
long before the clubhouse, the Judges
stand. the paddock md the stables
were ablaze.
The residents of IIavre de Grncc
were SoOn aroused and hnlf of the
town proceeded to the truck, which IN
about one mile from the centre of the
town. The fire company OF Havre de
Grace did what little II could to check
the flames, but mt O'clock this morn
Ing 1t seemed us II It will he irnpos-
sibie even to snvc the fence which
surrounds the track. The reflection
from the fire could be seen for miles
ns the stand and other buildings were
massive I'm size, and being OF wood
burned ncrcely. The track was built
about two yenrs ago at n cost of near
~ Si,000,00O, md the full races ended
there the Inst day of September.