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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
DID you EVER EAT poI7
'asyb. You Wouidnt Care to the Way
They Do II In Hawaii.

They Do II In Hawaii.
Poi is the NATIONAL dish OF the He
walians. and pol supper is an event
long to be remembered by foreigners
admitted to participation therein Poi
is made from taro. big. coarse. dark
skinned vegetable grown under water.
the size and shape OF a large sweet po-
tato. The taro is pounded until 1t be-
comes a coarse. moist mass and is
then left to fertnent
when poi Is served each guest bathes
and dries the right hand and then pro
ceeds to dip the index finger OF that
hand into ihe.m There is quite "A
knAcJk IN the operation. and IL Is always
necessary TO instruct the novice that
there IL absolutely no need to move his
arm. but simply the wrist.
One removes his finger at the same
time that his neighbor does. On the
finger OF the .skilfnl operator there will
he pear shaped bah of pei. but the
cininsy ones fingers will simply be
thiuly .veneered with ,the Substance.
Then. II the stranger ask what was
the matter with his movement. be will
be told that he held his finger too
straight. He must crook It little and
turn his hand not too fast. with a wrist
movement only.-fiarper's Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
WANTS RURAL SURVEY TO
lad PEOPLE IN COUNTRY.
Find Out What's the Matter SO Rsms.
dies May BE Devised.

| The social survey is coming into
| favor in many parts Of the country as
means of social betterment 1t is
a simpler matter to bring about i'm
provement in city, a county or com
| munity when the conditions are fully
understood. TO obtain the knowledge
that is necessary for intelligent and
effective effort is the object of the
social survey.
"A writer in the Progressive Farm
Or makes plea for rural survey
work in the south and points out some
notable instances where these surveys
have been made. The University of
Wisconsin, the Ohio board of agricul-
tdre and the Presbyterian commission
on country life are cited as having
engaged In this line OF endeayor with
and results. These organizations make
their surveys by counties, and the IN
vestigations bring out a great array of
information.
The county survey means an inyes-
dgati0n OF the school, the churches,
the roads. the social opportunities, the
facilities for marketing, the conditions
on the farms, the tenantry, the In
fiuences that make for rural uplift
ana those which tend to rural decline.
The correspondent of the Progressive
Farmer says:
"a rural survey would be an index
to progress 1t would show the lines
of farming that were profitable: 1t
would create spirit OF rivalry be-
tween countless 1t would show condi-
lions as they are and probably help
locate the reason OF the migration
from farm to town and help check
the same
MANY OF the problems OF rural life
have not been touched at all. but these
win ultimately come into sight and
be. solved, We have soil surveys, min.
eral surveys. geological surveys and
other kinds of surveys with which
people are familiar Why not have
rural survey and fnd out the real
condition of the people living in rural
communities and Systematically go
about helping make these conditions
idealT
Tile value of such surveys Is eyi-
dent. Where efficiently made they
show the strong points and the weak
points Of the county. In movement
for general betterment they are Of
great service and should prove as use
full in the south as they have been in
the north.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
The Church Doc Whippsr.

In the little village of Quadring, in
Lincolnshire, England. some interest
ing customs are still in existence. One
is the employment OF dog whipper at
the church. II was customary at one
time in most villages to have a dog
whipper, whose duty It. was to drive
away the dogs that yelped around or
tried TO enter the church. The Quad
ring sexton still receives salary of
10 shillings a year in respect OF this
important function. 1t Is also the Gus
tom TO present the oldest widow in the
villdge with brand new gown every
other year Some kind hearted old
soul left a sum Of money for this pur-
pose.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
Mak. Your Main str.et A,traetIv..

II towns leading thoroughfare Is
attractive and up TO date II indicates
TINT the community is thriving and
prosperous. II the reverse Is true II
usually follows that something is rad
ically amlss with the progrcsslyencss
OF the citizens. II the merchants and
public spirited members OF comnu-
nifty would seek by organized effort to
correct abuses. such as III looking
waste places. ugly signs or dllapidated
building fronts. much could be done 10
make the visitor take away a pleasant
and listing impression. which in the
aggregate would have the effect OF in
cteaslng the towns prosperity, besides
making beautiful what had been be-
fore III favored and ugly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
cht,s.nsh.mum..

Inquiries have lately come In regard
ing chrysanthemun cuttings. division
OF old plants. etc Cuttings should not
he put In later han June. That is
,lso the hest time 10 divide old clumps,
ieing sure 20 cut OF all the tops they
now haze At first the plants only
need be watered enough to Keep them
from standing still with no fertillzing
at nll. When they are growing vigor-
ously. couple OF months later, begin
70 manure aud water them more heav-
lily. increasing both until the FIRST buds
show color. after which they need an
abundance 81 water. hut no more fer
filIzer You must pay strict attention
to disi,u1ding II you wish good results
Lea Asgsiss T1nss.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
Uses Of Barytes.

The greater part OF the barytes pro
duced Ia the United States is used as a
pigment In the manufacture OF mixed
prints 1t IL also used IN the lnanl.
factiire OF iithopone. a white pigment.
Other Uses for the mineral are in the
Manufacture of rubber. wall paper. as
bestos cement and poker. chips and in
Thinning leather A use of bafytes re-
ported from Italy is in the manufac-
ture Of gurgonzoln cheese. The cheese
receives II covering in the form of Il
thick. heavy crust of the finely ground
material. which has the property of
affordlng just sufficient protection from
aeralion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
BENNINGTON BRIEFS


Mrs. Cynthia A. Bahan is visiting
in Arlington.
Miss Louise Burns was at her home
in Hoosick Falls over. the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clements Oh
School street returned Sunday from a
visit in Springfield, Mass.
Guy Manning, who has been visit.
ing his aunt, Mrs. Mary Leonard, re-
turned Sunday to his home in Troy.
George Daley, who has been VISIT
ing his parents, Or. and Mrs. f. B.
Daley, returned to New York Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Warren, who
have been visiting Mr.. Warren's moth
er, Mrs. J. H. Warren, returned to
Troy Sunday evening.
The Bennington fire department
has voted to accept the invitation to
take part in the muster of the North
Adams department on Labor day.
Miss Martha Holton, Miss Jessie
Robinson and Miss Ethel Russell left
today for Troy to enter the orphans
training school for governesses.
Miss Margaret Warren and Miss
Lillian Baker Of Averill Park, N Y,
are visiting Miss sWarren's cousin,
Miss Rose Warren of School street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Barrett and
Andrew Barrett, WHO have been the
guests of Miss, Katharine Barrett, re-
turned to day to their home in
Wilkesbarre. Pa.
P. J. Prsndergast, with A. C. La
Marie & Go, is taking a two.weeks'
vacation beginning today. Tomorrow
he will leave for Buffalo and will
pass the remainder of the week in
that city. Next week he VIII visit
with friends la Cleveland.
Rev. P.YL, Dow went to Cheshire.
Mass, yesterday afternoon to preach
at the reopening service in the Nc
thodist church OF that place, which
had been CLOSED for a few weeks
while extensive repairs had been
made on the interior. 1t was in
this church that Mr. Dow began his
ministry. 4saT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
Lazy Fishermen.

Some OF the fishermen OF the Next.
can gulf shores have method of an
Cling for tarpon that ut first sight ap-
pears to be the height Of aziness. A
stontlsh line with aywire trace at the
end is baited and then swung round
the head and thrown right ont in the
sea The other end is innde fast to a
post driven in the sand. the slack being
coied up beside II.
Then. tying on their backs. the fisher
men hitch the line over their toe. the
leg resting ON the other knee. Lying
thus apparently asleep. with their hats
tilted over their faces. they wait until
a twitehlng OF the line announces that
a tarpon has taken their bait
CHANGING round 10 see that all is
clear. the nien then check the line mn
I'll the fish, feeling the hook. makes off
at lightning speed. The rest is easy.
STRAY Stories
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
GETTING OUT 0E The, WOODS.
Il You Get Lost pShN lose Your Head.
but, Follow These Rules.

A contributor to tie Woman's Home
Companion tells as follows how you
may find your way out Of the woods IL
you get lost:
III yon discover that you are lost In
the woods sit down and think calmly
back over the road you have Travelled.
trying 10 decide where the camp should
ne. Then. II you have your compass
and 1T seems TO agree with your judg-
ment. stick faithfully to that dlrec-
ton. Even IL you are wrong In your
decision 1t Is better to keep on In one
direction, becayse YOU may fall in with
some stream aud can follow 1t TO a
human habitation.
III you have no compass the sun Is
an excellent guide during the day.
Should the sky he overcast. place the
point of your knife blade on the end
Of your thumb. turn slowly until the
FUN shadow. OF. the blade obscures the
nail. and you have discovered where
the sun Is.
no prevent getting into the circle
habit break or branches of the bushes
YOU pass Start Il fire IL your match
safe is with you--ns 1t should be- Re-
member that Il tre piled i'm with damp
wood makes dense smoke and quick
Is attracts attention Two fires going
NJ once, one u little removed from the
other. constitute n well known signal
Of distress among woodsmen. The fir
luz Of three shots In successlnn-tw at
first. then pause. then the third shot
lis another recognized signal II YOU
happen to have a gun"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
SWAT THE SPARROW roo.
Flies and This Bird Belong In Same
Class as Nuisances.

To the slogan OF Swat the 1yr'
sparrow Flies and spaiTows belong
In the same class as nuisances aud
menaces to health.
Most birds deserve to be protected
for some service they perform, hut
when all the. evidence has been sub
riiitted in the sparrow's case It will
stand condemned. Perhaps 1t occa
sionally eats d harmful worm. but the
greater. part of It's food Is of grain
Then 1t is the constant enemy OF ma
tive birds. which. Unlike itself. i've
mostly on worms and insects that are
injurious TO trees and crops.
Wherever European civilization has
gone this pest bird has gone with It.
There were no sparrows In America
Until they were imported from Eng
land to free shade trees or caterpillars
and tlils they have ever since refused
to do.
For many years the sparrow was uil.
known except In the towns. and 1t
gained the name of town bird" But
In later years II has spread all over
the country until now 1t Is probably a
greater nuisance on the farm. than In
the city The sparrow's habit OF Nv
Ing always near settlements and In
sheltered places makes It a most pro
life bird. 1t ls almost independent OF
the seasons ia breeding.
The sparrow helps TO spread diseases
by building nests upon or near houses.
Building on houses Is especially a
menace TO henlth in the country
whore people catch water from the
roofs to fill their cisterns.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25

Mistress Did any one call while
was out?
New Girl Yes, mum; Mrs. Green
called.
did she seem disappointed when
y"n s:ld | was not at houie?" t.
"WeA. she ail look d little queer. but
| told her she needn't get cross about
1t. cause II was really true this time"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25

In the Century Marshall whiilatch.
noted golfer. explains why nartlcu-
larry brainy men often make a poor
showing at that sport They think 50
hard about hitting the ball in just the
proper manner. he says. that their mus
Giles are tensed. and the free swing oi
the stroke IS spoiled. His theory. sug-
grsted to him by the MontesSori sys-
tenn. is that the player should relax his
mind as well as his muscles. feel out
the correct position and aim Ia action;
in short. that good golf is sIl matter
Of subconscions habit
Children Cry
FuR ftfIehER's
G n 8 TSRtA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
on. rhina pepsnd. On Another.

G. Willikins--l hear Jack Scudaiong
is paying serious attention to old Null
tirox's daughter. b. Gosh--Yes. and II
he doesn't land her I'm afraid he won't
be able to pay anything else.-New
York Globe.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
SENATORIAL POT is BOILING.
Justice c. J. Fisk Is Latest Possibility
In North Dakota Demo-
cratic Contest. =

Grand Forks.-Justice G. ]. Fisk, of
the North Dakota supreme court, az
a candidate for United States senator.
is not an impossibility. Many promi-
nent democrats of the state ar talk
ing the supreme court justice as q
candidate in the election next year for
the seat now held by United States
Senator A. ]. Gronna, regarding him
as the most popular democrat in the
state and most likely to be successful
in the first popular election OF sen,
ator that the state will hold.
With John Burke, former governor
Of the state and present United States
treasurer, also being discussed as a
probable candidate for the senatorship.
the situation, so far as the democrats
are concerned, is decidedly interesting,
Nothing has been given out as yet
by Justice Fisk on the question.
Should Burke become candidate for
the seat, it is probable that Judge
Fisk may not enter the race.
In connection with the proposed can,
didacy Of Justice Fisk there is pro-
vision of the state constitution which
makes judges ineligible for other ap,
pointive or elective offices, but Grand
Forks attorneys declare that this pro,
vision would not hold against a candi1
date for the United States senate, in,
asmuch as that is a federal position.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
ASK FREIGHT EQUALIzATI0Ns
N. D. Border Towns Would Correct
Differences Arising Along Border
Because of Minnesota Rates.

Grand Forks.-Application for the
equalization Of freight rates to Grand
Forks, based on the rate into East
Grand Forks as fixed by the recent
Minnesota rate decision, has been
made by Grand Forks shippers, who,
in the meantime, will take advantage
of the lower rates effective to Mime.
sofa by having all shipments directed
there. In East Grand Forks, az
result of the rate decision, heavy in.
creases in freight receipts, at the OK.
pense Of Grand Forks, are anticipated,
Very Wide Differences.
Under the readjusted rate, wide DIFF
ferences in the shipping cost to the
two cities will prevail. On flrst-class
shipments the present rate is 81 cents
into Grand Forks and cents into
East Grand Forks. A new rate will
be effective to Grand Forks, Aug. 20,
being 8 cents under the present rate.
but it still leaves spread of cents.
On second-class freight, the old rate
to both cities was 81 cents. To East
Grand Forks the new rate is SO cents,
while the third-class rate into East
Grand Forks has been reduced from AZ
to 40 cents.
The spread in coal rates is especi-
ally great, being 43 cents ton on
soft coal, and it would total $3.50 on
the average carload of coal.
Prior to the Minnesota rate deci.
sion the rates to the two cities were
identical, but under the new rates.
East Grand Forks has far the best of
it. Grand Forks wholesalers are put
ting on extra teams to haul their ship
ments across the river and thus save
the rate.
Commercial Club Investigating.
The Grand Forks Commercial Club
IS also Investigating the situation, and
Secretary G. w. Graves is now on an
eastern trip. the purpose of which is
to make arrangements for study of
local traffic conditions. He probably
will engage traffic expert and .
transportation department. for the
Commercial Club will be created.
Wahpeton and Fargo are In the
same position as Grand Forks, ship
ments into Breckenridge and Moor,
head being lower than to the Dakota
cities. Those cities also will work
with Grand Forks in an effort to place
the North Dakota cities on an equal
basis with the Minnesota border cities.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
IDLE MEN DO NOT
SEEM TO RESPOND
sALk ON PRESENT WAGE
THOUGH DEMAND is
GREAT.
1000 UNEMPLOYED IN FARGO
Refuse Work Offered Them, Howeve,
North Dakota Farmers and
Contractors Hampered by
Attitude of Transients.

Fargo. While thousands of idle
men refuse to work for present wages
FARMERS and building contractors
throughout the state are clamorina
Tor more workmen. Members of the
Fargo Builders and Traders exchange
which has supervision of practically
all the building in North Dakota, de-
clare that unless new forces of car
penters and bricklayers, besides con,
crete foremen and tile men, can be
obtained Immediately, North Dakota's
building operations will be seriously
hampered.
Idle Men in Fargo.
According to the estimates of local
employment bureaus, there are 1000
idle men in Fargo-idle only because
they refuse to work for the wages Of
fered. Many farmers who drove to
the city and offered $3.50 a day for
harvest hands We're unable to get
them. The number Of idle men in the
city Is only an incident to the num-
Der OF the state. Every Jungle" the
state over is full of men, according
to special officers of the railroads, who
have an opportunity to observe this
class. No estimate can be made Of
the total number Of idlers.
AS a result Of the refusal of labor
ers to work for $3.50 day, wages are
gradually being raised. Farmers on
the branch lines out of Fargo are Of
fering So day for men, and reports
today say they are unable to get
enough. Locally, wages yesterday
jumped from $3.50 to $2.75 for harvest
hands.
Bonuses Are Offered.
c. S. McCulloch, head of a local
building firm. says: 1--WE are Offering
bonuses for carpenters and bricklay-
ers, concrete men and tile men, but
we are unable to get them. AS a re-
suit, we have been forced to turn
down many contracts, and figure high,
purposely. believe this situation is
becoming general. Many other con-
tractors have told me they were con-
fronted by the same situation
Mr. McCulloch has petitioned the
city commission to let him off on his
sidewalk and concrete contracts for
the present, because of the lack OF
skilled labor.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
RIOTERS JAILED AT MlNOT
!. w. w. leaders and Sympathizers
Are Arrested for Disturb
lnu the Peace

Minot. With nearly one hundred
Industrial Workers of the World and
sympathizers in Jail, the riot situa-
ton in Magic City, which developed
Saturday and Sunday, threatens to be-
come worse as 200 more |. w. w. will
arrive from eastern points.
Street Commissioner Dewey Dor.
man and Arthur LIE Sueur, former
mayor OF Minot, socialists, are being
held in Jail, both refusing to give
bonds when they had an opportunity,
on the ground that they have a right
to make speeches on the streets.
The prisoners in the county and city
jails kept singing and bowling all
night and the noise could be heard
for blocks.
The Industrial Workers are held to
be responsible for the riots. Special
deputies have been sworn in and the
police have been forced to call on the
fire department and sheriff for assist.
ance.
Dorman and LeSueur. both promi-
nent socialists, were arrested when
tney attempted 10 address the mob.
Rotten eggs were thrown at the [.
w. w. speaker, Jack Law, and his
followers from the top of the Leland
hotel by citizens and great demon.
stration followed. A. c. Olander, a
cigar manufacturer, and Dank Green.
leaf, a lawyer, were mobbed and Law
was arrested.
Citizens became incensed by insults
to the American flag and to promi
nent men Of the city, and 1t is be-
lieved they will take matters into
their own hands If the authorities fail
in subduing the agitators. An at
tempt was made to turn the fire hose
on the speakers last night, but it was
prevented by the authorities 1t il
feared bloodshed may result, as many
citizens are known to be carrying fire
arms.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
After s5oo,ooo Back Taxes.

Bismarck.-M. T. Sanders, tax com,
missioner of the Northern Pacific, was
in the city last week in conference
with the State Tax commission rela1
tive to the taxation of leased sites
on the right-of-way Of that railroad
Mr.. Sanders and the commission
agreed that all these sites on rail,
road rights-of-way used for other than
railroad purposes are assessable. The
other railroads operating in the state
undoubtedly will take the same view
of the situation and the Tax commits,
sion will place upon the tax rolls Of
the state several thousand business
sites therefore, unassessed. A list Of
all such leased sites will be furnished
the Tax commission. This property
will be on for six years back taxes,
and the tax next year from this source
Ia expected to be approximately $500a
900.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
Stranded; Spend Night On Lake.

Lake was commissioned Wednesday,
In the search for sailboat, taken out
the night before by Ralph Gloum, Tom
Huesgen. Misses Louise Laru and
Mary Henzie. The party was located
at 1880 a. M on the south shore Of
the lake, stranded on sandbar OF
the Indian reserve. Their boat was
crippled. I
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14

Grand Forks.-Rev. G. G. Warner,
former pastor of the Congregational
churches of Grand Forks and Crooks
ton. Minn., has accepted a call from
the Union Congregational Church Of
Mobrid9e. 8. u.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
Good Reason For His Enthusiasm.

When man has suffered for sever
al days with collie, diarrhoea or other
forms of bowel complaint and is then
cured sound and we'll by one or two
doses of Chamberlain's Collie, Chole-
ra and Diarrhoea Remedy, as is often
the case, it is but natural that he
should be enthuiastic in his praise of
the remedy. and especially in this the
case of a severe attack when life is
threatened. Try it when in need OF
such remedy. 1t never fails. Sold
by all dealers,-Adv.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14

-
day visitor with her parents at Ayr,
N. D.
Mrs. Cooley and daughter, Bertha,
called at the Knodle and Plaine
farms Thursday.
T. r. Pope and daughter, Edna,
who have been sick the past two
weeks, are improving.
Mrs. Harry Knodle and children,
and Mrs. Chas. Knodle called at
Plaine's Wednesday afternoon.
Y. Wyborny, F. Kirkpatrick and
W. Eggert and families called at
Alec Haryey's Saturday evening.
Ole Peterson, of Lyle, MINI, ar
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
HARVEST
d for Harvest and Threshtng you will

- H
Home Merchants.
freight
houses allowance
their
ing goods
We wish to-
willing, fill
tarns
the
by Supply Houses
fering refund goods
L We do just
Of
home
the conventenc this offers
Come let
kraabe1 &c kraabel
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-08-14
SHFRBROOKE.

Carl Erickson made business trip
to Finley Monday afternoon.
Miss Anna Gilbertson spent Sunday
with home folks in Primrose twp.
Banker Sell, OF Blabon, transacted