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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13
Use the Parcel Post.


Since the Inauguration of the par
Gel post, mail-order business is every
where springing into existence. En-
terprising houses, both large and
small, are experimenting with the new
scheme. Wide-awake farmers of the
East are soliciting the patronage OF
urban people, and are arranging to
have orders for eggs, butter and other
ranch products sent in over the tele-
phone daily. These will be filled i'm
mediately by parcel post. Department
stores in all the large cities of the
United States are beginning to estab-
lish mailorder departments. Big
Eastern catalog houses are contem-
plating the establishment of branch
offices in various parts of the United
States, including Spokane and other
northwestern points.
The advantage to these big institu-
lions in doing this lies in the cheaper
transportation obtained by sending
their goods by freight to these branch
houses. which will be then distrib-
uIluB Cculcloy anu III IhO iONO& PSA va
post rate due to being in smaller
zone with the consumer. Then, too,
goods will be delivered to patrons in
a shorter time after the receipt OF
their orders than would be possible
by sending all the way to Chicago.
In the face of all these things it is
imperative that you country mer-
chants revolutionize your own meth
DDS of doing business. Meet the cata
log trespassers at his own game: es
tablish a small mail-order department
in your own store. 1t can be done
Partition off a small part of the back
of your store and place some one II
charge. Then go after business. Yol
can reach a great many of the rura
residents by telephone, and you cal
also communicate with them by let
tiers. circulars and advertisements.
If these medium do not prove effec
tive get out and see them yourself
In fact, the more time you can devot
to calling on your patrons, the bette
it will be for business. In this phas
OIL Iut COHISoI yOu ho'O - 49,
vantage over your big eastern CON
petitor: he cannot possibly come i
contact with all of the customers 1
your field. And hanging in the ba
ance before the eye of the consumer
cold combination of words and figure
will be forced sky high by living, II
sponsive personality.
Summing it all up, the catalo
houses cannot compete with the wild
awake country merchant. There ar
too many things operating in favor
the latter. He has the advantage
position, of personal supervision,
direct knowledge of his people an
their needs. What the dealer has
do. though, is to educate the people
to show them that his goods are
superior quality; that he stands bao
of them and is ready to make goo
any defect that may creep in, and tn
by utilizing the telephone and II
parcel post his patrons can get quic
err, more efficient service than can
had at the hands of the foreign co
Germs. Get busy!
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13
Fire Chiefs Home Burns.

Washington.-Answ an alarm
of fire Sunday, Fire Chief Patrick
Curran found his own home in flames.
Rushing into the house he stumbled
over the body of his mother, aged "a,
and carried her to the street. The
aged woman died two hours later from
burns received when her clothing be-
came ignited from an open CRATE.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13
Chicago Police Kill Hishwayman

Chicago.-James Higgins, a 22-year-
old highwayman, was killed by police
after the young man, with a compan-
ion, had held up and robbed a saloon.
William Cantwell, a companion of
Higgins, was dubbed into submission.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13
J. v. WEIGH, CONTRACTOR, DEAD
Had Helped Build Many Railroads in
Northwest.

Winnipeg, Manitoba.-James V.
WEIGH, well-known railroad contrac-
tor, who assisted in building many
railroads in Oregon, Washington,
southern British Columbia and west
ern Canada, died Sunday at Port Ar
thur, Ont, on which district he had
contract to build a portion of the Cana
dian Northern line east to Sudbury
He was 81 years old.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13

Wires Governor SuIzer Southerners
Ready to Aid General Sickles.

Gainesville, Ga-Mrs. Helen d.
Longstreet, widow of the famous con-
federate general, has telegraphed to
Governor Sulzer of New York that she
had received letters from many promi-
nent southerners offering to aid Gen
eral Daniel E. Sickles in reimbursing
the state of New York for his alleged
shortage of $23,476.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13
handled. bringing the total in the state
to approximately 200,000.000.

Warden Charles Reed of the prison
has received word from the board of
control instructing him to rescind all
grain bag applications now on file.
About 100000 of the bags have been
sold. A return to the prorata system,
in vogue when Governor Lister was on
the board of control, will inconvenience
the farmers greatly, according to farm
! ers.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13
Lifeboats for Every Person.

London.-The carrying of extra life
boats sufficient for the accommodation
of all passengers and crew of ocean
liners is recommended in the report of
a committee appointed after the Titanic
disaster to advise the British board Of
trade.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13

Favorable action by the New Mexico
house of representatives now is all
that is needed to put into effect the
income tax amendment to the United
States constitution.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13
Paris Wharves Submerged.

Paris.-The rise of the river Seine
is beginning to cause anxiety.
Most of the Paris wharves are under
water and navigation is at a standstill
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13

John ). De Haven, Judge of the Uni
ted States district court, and pioneer
Californian, is dead.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13
ON PACIFIC COAST

Portland's mayor, A. G. Rushlighty
Sunday morning married Agnes O'Con-
nor Ingram.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-13

The German Mountain group near
Ainsworth, B. c., has been bought by
Arthur Wheeler, son of Captain Wheel
err of Victoria, from Charles Khun.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Plucky Birds.

Compared with mammals, parental
love is stronger in birds. In protecting
their nests and young, birds often
show courage and strategy, more or
less of which is doubtless inherited.
Even the so called dangerous NAM
mails, the bears. mountain lions, wild
cats and other mammals that are best
able to protect themselves, seldom
make a stand against domestic intru'
sion. Rarely do they attempt to en-
tee an enemy from their home by
strategic means. but at the first warn
ing OF danger they either hide or watch
the intruder from a safe distance. But
there are very few species OF birds
that do not attempt to defend their
homes in some way, and even the most
timid evince more intelligence than
most mammals.-Colliers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Makeup Of the LEGISLATURE.

Less than two months ago many
of the newspapers were very frank
in criticizing the members of the last
legislature. These very same papers
are now advocating the return of old
members TO the general assembly. In
some instances yes others no. The
voters in the average town know
best who TO return. "-Waterbu
Record.
Isn't there little misunderstood.
ing somewhere here? The Messen-
ger was among those that INDUCED
in friendly but earnest criticism of
the legislature and it is also advocat-
ing the return of old members to the
next session of the general assembly.
But the point is this. Send back the
good and keep the inefficient at
home. The Messenger doesn't want
the old house, bag and baggage, but
it does want the good men, the mem
bers who showed themselves worthy
of public trust and of sufficient cali
Der to face state questions well
equipped to deal with them. And
there have been other sessions than
the one just closed. and of course
they had efficient and inefficient mem
bers. The efficient might be called
to the colors, so TO speak Then
there are some men without expert
ence whose mental training has been
such as to fit them for legislative
duties. Papers that are advocating
the return of old members do not
Il,
from service; they simply mean to
have worth recognized and unworth-
less shunned.-St Adams Messenger.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
AeNs of the Town and Village Told Briefly
Tor Busy ReaderA


Mrs. H. C. Shields is visiting in
New York.
Frank A. Whalquist, who has been
i'll, has recovered.
William ]. Lonergan has returned
from few days visit in New York.
Mrs. Harry Farnum died this morn
ing at her home in South SALISBURY.
Miss Marcia Carpenter is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Arthur B. Golden OF
Troy.
William Chamberlain of Washing.
ton avenue has returned from a visit
in Connecticut.
Miss Sarah McCue, who has been
visiting at her home here, has return
ed to Waterford.
The four year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hynick, who has
been Ill of pneumonia, is recovering,
Mrs. M. A. Kennon is i'll with the
grip at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. c. S. Morse on North Branch
street
Supper. tomorrow evening at the
Methodist church. Beans and all
the good things that go with them
zoe. ADV.
There will be cottage prayer
meeting Friday evening at s o'clock
at the home of Edward Cook on
North Branch street.
Bennington council R. & S. NJ, will
hold the regular meeting this even.
ing at o'clock. The Deputy Grand
Master will be present on his official
visit
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
RESULTS TELL
There Can Be No Doubt About tn
Results in Bennington.

Results tell the tale.
All doubt is removed.
The testimony of Bennington cit
zen
Can be easily investigated.
What better proof can be had?
Henry Pulver, 172 Beach ST., Ben
nington, VT, says: About a year
ago | worked hard and was on nay
feet constantly and as the result my
kidneys became disordered. My back
was lame and sore and was subject
to headaches and dizzy spells The
kidney secretions caused me annoy,
ance A friend advised me to use
Doan's Kidney Pills and l procured
supply at Coles Drug Store.
noticed improvement from the first
and after | had used two boxes the
baekache ceased and the kidneys be-
came normal In view of the good
results / received from Doan's Kid.
ney Pills, highly recommend them"
Statement given December IS,
1867
No Trouble Since.
On June l, 1911, Mr.. Pulver was
interviewed and he said: you may
continue to publish my former en-.
dorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills
Kidney complaint has never return.
ed since Doan's Kidney Pills cured
me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price SC
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Bismarck. Mystic Number

Bismarck beld, with Pythagoras. thai
not ID. but 3. was the great and per
feet number. Bismarck's associations
with 3 were remarkable. He had serv
ed three masters. He had three names
bismarck. Scboenbausen and Lsuen.
burg. The arms OF bis family are a
clover leaf and three oak leaves. He
was concerned IN three wars and sign.
ed three treaties Of peace In the
Franco-Prussian war be had three
horses Killed under him. He brought
about the meeting OF three emperors
and was responsible for the triple a.
lance He bad three children. his
family motto was In Trinitate Rohur-
r-Strength In Trinity-D. and conten-
porary caricsture pictured him with
three hairs on his head Three was the
beginning. the middle and the end OF
Bismarck
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Wherever there is Pain
apply an
AalCCCkS
PLASTER
APPEAL BOARD HEARING
State Would Increase Valuation of
Clarendon and Pittsford Railroad
The Worlds Greatest External Remedy

Montpelier, March 26.-The board
Of appeals, which is listening to APP
peals taken by both the state and the
railroads on the tax appraisals made
by Former State Tax Commissioner
]. E. Cushman, finished its hearings
today on the Maine Central railroad
cases. On Friday the Delaware and
Hudsons appeal will be taken up and
it is expected that the Grand Trunk
case will be resumed tomorrow. Next
week the board will consider the cas-
es of electric roads. At the hearing
today the state asked for a valuation
of $40,804 on the mile and half of
road operated by the Upper Coos Rail
road company of Vermont in this
state. The state claims that the Coos
Valley railroad, 12A miles of which
are in Vermont, should be valued at
1892 POI. Both of these roads are con-
trolled by the Maine Central.
An increase is asked by the state
on the valation of the Clarendon and
Pittsford railroad which Is 10 miles
in length. The Cushman appraisal of
this property was $402,1 and the
state claims the road should be taxed
on a valuation of $4,000 According
to the states figures the road is CAPT
taized at $4,000, has working liza
bilities of S2S,599S5 and surplus of
S70,597.66. 1t is claimed by the state
that over 80 per cent of the road
business comes from transporting
marble for the Vermont Marble COM
pany. The state made no objection
to the appraisal of 100000 placed by
Mr. Cushman on the Woodbury. and
Hardwick railroad, a granite carry
ing road
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
ARLINGTON

Miss Belle Leggin has been taken
to Troy for treatment
James Provan, who has been i'll
with the measles. is improving.
Mrs. Earl Goodell of Colrain. Mass.
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ida
Brownson.
Miss Grace King of Manchester
visited Mrs. May Lathrop for a few
days recently
Charles A. Adams. principal of the
Normal school at Castleton. is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. f
Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Risdon and
family of Dandy spent Easter with
the formers brother and family. or
School street.
John Keough, who has been i'll with
the measles, is able to resume his
work at the Refrigerator shop. Since
his illness he has been spending a
few days in Bennington.
Mrs. Mary Somers and son, Andrew
were in Proctor. Saturday, to attend
the funeral of the formers nephew
William McDevitt. Andrew Somers
acted as one of the bearers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
HYGIENE OF W0LlNS.
The Proper Kind Of Case For These
Sensitive instruments.

The Proper Kind Of Case For These
Sensitive instruments.
The violin and vioIoncello are most
sensitive to atmospheric conditions and
suffer from atmospheric variations
quite as much as the tender vocal
cords OF the singer. Those who have
attempted to make the violin an orna-
ment by hanging it upon the wall have
had reason to repent taking such a
liberty. The violin loses its varnish
and gradually its pitch and tmbre.
The artificial heat OF rooms In winter
makes its tone raucous when II does
not obliterate It entirely. Metal cases,
morocco covered. are equally unfit for
It. A strong. well Vanished wooden
case. even though II be not especially
attractive to the eye. suits the sus-
capabilities OF the violin much better.
Certain qualities. sometimes unsus'
pected. In the wood play an important
mart In the Justification of notes, caus-
ing progressive deterioration. There
was time when manufacturers ap-
piled TO their product several coats OF
paint. e.. concentrated solution
OF bichromate OF sodium potash IN
boiling water. The wood soon acquir-
cd yellow tone. and under the action
OF light after drying the color dark
ened and took on the aspect OF very
old paint.
For commercial purposes this was
all very well. but what happened 10
the purchaser was that as soon as ne
began TO use his instrument exposed
Go the light the bichromate worked on
the gelatin. which the manufacturers
employed to color the wood and pre-
vent the penetrating OF the varnisn'
while some element in the biehroma'e
OF soda was converted into stone. Inc
violin suffered petrifaction. which I'D
peded its tone and rendered 1t usei
-Hsrper's Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Where the Audience Was.

A London actor appearing at a cheap
theater in Stafford found so small an
audience that he sought out the man.
ager for an explanation. "You see,'
the manager told him. my people are
at the Halle concert" oh" the actor
said. surprised. Il should hardly have
thought your patrons would care much
for high class music" NO" the other
explained. ITO tell the truth. they so
TO pick pockets."-London Mail.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
ESKIMO SEAL HUNTING.
Spears That Won't Break and Flosts
That Bag the Game.

That Bag the Game.
When once he has gone to the trouble
OF splicing fine spear handle the Es-
kimo does not wish to break it, so the
point Is put on with toggle or joint.
When seal or walruS is harpooned the
sudden struggle of the animal does not
break the spear. but merely unjoints
the point and the more the animal
struggles the more the point turns
crosswise in the wound and the firmer
the barbs take hold.
But the animal cannot escape, for
with thongs of skin the point Is con
nected with the spear shaft. The am
NAL merely swims away or dives deep
into the sea, carrying with him the
spear. The long leather thong which
is attached to 1t uncoils from the deck
of the caique and pays out. 1t car
ries with 1t drag like kite, which
retards the animal and exhausts him,
but does not pull hard enough to break
the line. Even this drag Is made OF
skin stretched over a spliced frame
work. When the line is all paid out
1t is seen to be attached to float
which Is also carried on the deck of
the boat. This is made of an inflated
skin. 1t has plugs aud attachments
cleverly carved from ivory, for wood
is far too precious to be used in this
land of ivory so far from the forests.
The feat serves as a buoy so that the
Eskimo can follow the animal and find
1t after it gives up its struggle and
dies. Then. too. the float keeps the
catch from sinking and being lost In
the oceans depths.-Southern Work
man.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
FOR SALE A farm in the town of Ber

EOR SALE "A farm in the town OF Beu'
l. nington. Vermont, en- south.slope of Mt
Anthony. 2 l-2 mics from village of North
Pownal and the Boston & Maine X. X q, five
miles from the village OF Pownal Center and
me Berkshire trolley line, seven miles fro
the village of Bennington. The farm proper
consists of 1856 acres and in addition there is a
forty acre wood lot, we'll timOer,d with oak
and pine timber. On farm and wood lot com.
bined there are about 80 acres OF well timbe red
land. the timber alone would pay for the farm
IL cut of. Seventy Ave acres good tillaOe
land. From 800 to 400 apple trees on the place
and In addition considerable quantity OF
small fruit, Farm well watered running
water at house and barn. Good pasture. A
sugar brush of about 800 trees. Buildings
consist OF a 1-2 st ny. ten room nIse aud
four barns, all the buildings are 10 good condi.
ton. Farm would bs sold without the wood
tot. On account of It's sheltered position this
farm Is well adapted TO poultry raising and
fruit growing, no better fruit can be raised in
this section than in this immediate local ~
Price of farm very reasonable. Possessio on
could be given Immediately in case of sale.
For further particulars enquire of c. n. Pow
ers, Savings Bank Building, Bennington,
Vermont. 23tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
NORTH BENNINGTON

Don't forget the tuberculosis exhi-
bit and moving picture show at Bank
hall this evening. This is a subject
on which every one should be thor
ouhgly informed. 1t is free to all.
Band concert and confetti dance,
Friday, March 2Sth at Bank hall.
Everybody come and boost the band.
There will be a good time for all.
Program will include vocal and in
strumental solos. Concert by aug
mented band at g. Dancing at g.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
The Soma Bird.

They say the birds are timid. Great
heavens, to be so small and lovely in a
world OF hawks and snares and yet
dare 10 sing as If the gods were good!
In all the wide creation there is moth
ing Drawer than the heart of singing
bird
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27

We. the undersigned. DO hereby
agree TO refund the money on a 30
cent bottle OF Greene's Warranted 81
rup OF Tar n Il fails TO cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee q
Is cent bottle TO prove satisfactory
OF meney refunded
Coles Pharmacy. A. s. Hathaway
Hsrvood DRUG Store.
c. r. and A. B. Hawkins.
B. A. ouinlan. n c. Woodwork
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Putting Il to Good Use.

Il s'pose you've been very careful
about tn books you let your children
have"
lob. yes, indeed! There's our jim
we intend him for a statesman. Jim
was raised on the Congressional Rec
ord"
'"rhe Congressional Record! Well,
wellw
Yes; we let him sit on II for years
so he'd be raised enough to eat from
the ."-ClevelaDd Plain Dealer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
A Rank OHense.

May we have the pleasure Of your
company this evening, colonelT she
asked.
The colonel drew himself up haughu.
ly and replied. with every evidence OF
offended dignity:
Madam, 1 command a regiment"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27

FOR SALE "A good two-story dwelling to
gether with barn and large lot, with room
for one or two additional dwellings; situated
on Beech ST., this village; this property is con-
venie NJ 10 the mills aud TO the trolley aud will
be sold at reasonable price. For particulars
enquire Of Charles N. Powers, Savings Bank
Building, Bennington, Vt. left
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27

on North Street, in village of Bennington,
with large lot, frontage of So feet and depth
of about 300 feet. The house is arranged for
two families tenement on ground door and
other on second. but could be occupied rs a
single family house if desired. For further
particulars enquire of &. N. covers. savings
Bank Building, Bennington, VI. Z3tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
EAST ARLINGTON

There will be a good line of mil
linery at reasonable prices all this
week and next, at the rumage sale at
Mrs. Nellie Bromley's, opposite the
Methodist church. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Three Generation S Raye Passed

since the discovery Of oownS
uixir for coughs. colds and lung
roubles. but thousands remain 70
oil the story Of its vonderful cures.
loid svsryvhsrs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Yet Both Made Hits.

Director-Say. IN! man, how is II ttat
Shakespeare's statue is standing Oh
The pedestal marked Scottf Attendant
He must have rot his base on an
error. sir. Brooklyn Life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27

EOR SALE-A modern house with slated
l. roof, has parlOr sitting room, dining ROOM
bed room, pantry and kitchen on first floor
and large shed in rear, bed rooms, toilet, bath
and lavratory on second floor. Lot has front
age of So feet and is 800 feet deep. There Is a
fine garden, nice lawn and shade. considera ole
fruit. This property is in excellent location,
minutes walk from mills and trolley. Every
thing about the place is up in shape Price
5000. Nash Hutchins 92tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-27
Isaitimate Question.

Father-No. indeed. My father new
sr heard me tell a lie. WilIie-Was
grandpa as deaf as grandma ?-Cleve
laDd l'latn Dealer