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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
N2Jm OF the Town and Tiisge Told Bdtf GU
9ny 1aRv Readers

Mr.. and Mrs. James Hornidge visit
ed in Albany Sunday.
Prof N. P. Merrill of Burlington
was guest in town Sunday.
Miss Carpenters private school will
begin its tenth year Tuesday, Septem
Der 2.
Mrs. Jonathan Frahor is visiting
her son, Thomas Frahor of Hoosick
Falls.
Miss Jennie V. ONeal of Hoosick
Falls passed Sunday with Miss Nellie
Seaman.
Miss R. Louise Conan will leave
Tuesday for a months visit in Bos-
ton and vicinity.
Miss Mora Haskins of North Adj
ans is visiting Miss Velma Elwell of
the Burgess road.
Miss Martha Wall of Winsted, and
Miss Agnes Owen of Norfolk Conn,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Swift
Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Darling, Miss
Hazel Hufnagel and Harry Hufnagel
left today for a weeks visit at Balls
ton Spa, ~ Y.
Rev. and Mrs. Ward McCarey of
St Louise, Mo-, are visiting Mr.. Nc
Carey's sister. Mrs. Walter Stockwell
OF the Burgess road.
Although the playground was oiIic-
tally closed Saturday, people will be
able to use the tennis court and base
ball field for a few weeks.
w. r. Hyde, Fremont Barnes of
this village. r. w. Hyde of Pittsfield
and Earl Van Gorder of Troy left to-
day for the Kehoe cabin at Lake Han
cock for weeks outing.
Mrs. Sexton and Miss Matte Buss
will entertain the ladies of the Bap,
fist church at their camps, Tuesday
afternoon. Take the PAS car, gett-
ing off at BARRIERS Pines and remain
ing for the sun set. If it should
rain the circle will be held Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25

Waists at 69c that are a
surprise to all lockers, wide
choice.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
LOSSES ON COTTON.

II is estimated by those who have
made study Of the subject that the
cotton growers q America loose S75.-
100000 a year through following bad
methods Of baling and marketing
This is 81 per bale on the annual out
put Of l5,0OOOO0 bales. A systematic
effort is being made by the American
Cotton Growers association 10 stop
this loss. particularly along the line OF
providing the small grower with some
means Of credit on his warehouse re-
ceipts which viii enable him to keep
his crop In storage beyond the time OF
the temporary decline in the cotton
market which usually accompanies the
marketing OF n big crop.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25

Bigeish lot OF Tan Pumps ard
Oxfords. Odd lots of black vici
and patent leather Pumps and
Ties. Wide choice OPP to size 4,
few up to size o.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25

A Sweeping Reduction
va
Porch Screens, all sizes,
three best sorts.
Hammocks, Couch or
woven swing at prices that
will pay you big to hold for
next season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-25
DRYSDALE
At 69c ,Uere $500 yd.

Choice lot Of desirable Fall
Dress Goods, lansdowns,
serges, crepes, whip cords,
etc. Black, navy, brown,
mulberry, reseda, tan and
white.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17

Genuine Greenheart, Which
Lasts Many Years, Desired
for Docks and WharveS.

In order to secure, genuine greenheart
lumber for the construction of docks and
wharves for the Panama canal, Clayton
D. Nell of the United States forest serv-
Ice has sailed for British Guiana to in
spect lumber of this sort. Mr.. Nell is
going at the request of the isthmian canal
commission, in order that the engineers
will have the assurance that real green
heart lumber will be used in constructing
the docks and wharves to be built, there
being a number of cheap and inferior
substitutes on the market
Real greenheart. according to officials
of the forest service, is the wood most
resistent to the attacks of marine borers
and decay. This wood is also heavy,
damaged from impact and wear. 1t is
shown by authentic records, the experts
of the service say, that such wood will
outlast iron and steel in places where it
is brought into contact with salt water.
Lasts for Long Periods.
The stills and tenders Of the lock gates
in the Panama canal will be made OF
greenheart, which has been known and
used since 1863. Logs of this wood. for
est service experts say, have remained
submerged In water for over 100 years
and proved OF be perfectly sound at the
end of that time. The only limit Of the
durability of this wood wren used In
canal work seems to be the Me Of the
locks and bolts. made Of iron usually.
and II is often easy to replace these
fastenings without trouble.
There are SO many other woods very
similar to greenheart growing IN the
forests of the Guianas that only an ex-
pert can distinguish between the many
varieties. and II is in order to be per-
fectly sure that Mr.. Nell has been dis
patched on this journey. From the 18TH
mus of Panama Mr.. Nell will proceed
directly to Demerara. British Guiana, the
principal port of export for greenheart
A member of the isthmian canal COM
mission will accompany him. Part Of Mr.
Melrs duty on this trip will be to ascer-
tain whether or not genuine greenhearr
can be obtained in sufficient Quantities
and the proper sizes and at what points
in the British colony, as well as prepare
specifications which, Incorporated in pur-
chase contracts, will eliminate all wood
but real greenheart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17

studying at the conservatory. His
instructor had used that word common
place" in criticising it then. But Sidney
liked the swing of the melody and de-
termined to work 1t over a little" and
use 1t. Then trouble began. He couldn't
make 1t At in, some way, and couldn't
think Of anything else. Priscilla, VIII"
had been running UP every day from her
little studio on the floor below. missed
day because she was too busy. The
beautiful words Of the psalm he had
chosen for his text" failed to inspire
him further. and the great work which
was to bring his name before the world
threatened to fall into oblivion.
AS C max to all this. when Priscilla
had at last appeared he was short In
his greeting to her because he was wor-
ried, and. too. he thought she might
have come the day before. She mad
taken offense and gone OF in anger. after
fling ng at him the words she knew
would hurt him the very worst. and ''of
course II was all of between them. Any
one who would talk like that to fellow
had no intention Of marrying him." Thus
spoke Sidney from the depths Of his
misery and inexperience
Priscilla, sitting by her window, saw
him walking down the street a few
minutes later. His hat was pulled down
over his eyes and his shoulders had a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17

decision. "Ili go up and leave these
roses on his table, taking a small
bouquet from vase on her desk. Hell
know who brought them and maybe will
forgive me for being SO ugly to him"
Anything decided was as good as done
with Priscilla In two minutes she was
in the elevator and In thee more wa
nervously trying the door to his studio
She found 1t unlocked and slipped int
the room. Running over, to the large
table, she laid the flowers just where
the familiar loose sheets Of manuscr pit
should be. but were not: A hasty glance
around and her eyes fell on the waste
basket. With a gasp she reached over
and drew out several sheets OF music
paper. at the top Of one of which was
written the word "Contrition."
Il away! Given It up! stung by her
unjust words, and hopelessy discouraged
anyway: the sight Of It had econ
intoierable to him and he had cast i
"oh siddy. Not that, You mustn't
do that" she exclaimed, TREMENDOUSLY.
spreading the sheets out on the table and
seating herself in the big revolving chair
before IL.
She rested her forehead on her hands
and began looking 1t over. 1t was beau
tifui-sublime. Every phrase, every note
went right to your heart. Here was where
gladly made II. telling her that without
the inspiration OF iler dear presen ce not
a note would have been right. Here was
a duet for soprano and tenor. because
their voices were of that quality. And
here was the cause OF all his trouble!
Erased and rewritten many times, 1t
was mute testimony to the hard work
he had spent in trying to make it right.
and It spoke to her so pitifully. so re-
proachfully.
Big tears gathered in her blue eyes
and fell on the page before her. Her
breath came quickly.
You shall finish 1t. dearest and it
must go to the publishers. IL / take II
myself! 1t shan't be ruined on my &C
count" she said. almost fiercely, when
oh horrors! Winking away the tears.
she discovered that instead of notes. that
very part on which he had worked so
hard and long was covered with little
splotches and pools OF inky water, made
by her baptism Of tears. and not a trace
Of his labor was legible but the words I'M
derneath-"A broken and contrlte heart
Thou wilt not despise-"
She seized the blotter and pen and
went feverishly to work, saying the words
over and over. and humming little
snatches OF melody as she wrote. talking
to herself between times
The time sped by and she had worked
for q couple of hours before she realized
II. She leaned back with a little. tired
sigh. Nov, what shall do with tt? He
is so angry and hurt he won't touch II
again. Well, I'll take IL myself" And
she gathered UP the pieces and hurried
Two weeks passed and Priscilla did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
THEEvEN|NC STORY.
nnn$ri%ion
ContritiOn.
fCopyright, 1913, by w. Werner.)

VERY WELL" said Priscilla. haughtily.
'.If that Ia the way you feel toward me.
I will relieve you Of my presence, since
It must be unpleasant to you"
She walked to the door and opened
It with an air Of decision she was far
from feeling. But there sat Sidney
with his nose buried in his manuscript,
not even listening to her. Anyway, If
he heard, he gave no sign. but continued
TO write and scowl and erase. as If no
one were there at all, SO there was moth
ing for her to do but go, since she had
started.
Then Priscilla, who was naturally the
kindest hearted little PEI son in the
world. did a very unkipd and childish
thing. She tried to excuse herself aft
erWard by saying that he "goaded her
to it by his treatment OF her ers ss she
Slowly. to let the suing in each word
strike home: Your old anthem Will
never take the prize. 1t is cheap and
commonplace. and you ought to know 1t.
necessarily hard and marched down the
hall to the elevator, with reckless dis
regard of CONSEQUENCES.
Her words and the slamming of the
door acted on Sidney like an electric
shock. His face turned fl st pale. then
a dark red He compressed his lips and
half started from his chair toward the
door, then sank back.
"Commonpiace: What a cruely ap--
propriate word she had chosen! That
was it exactly. But 1t couldn't apply
10 all OF the piece" he told himself
He felt that the first part was good
It had been written under the stimu-
lus Of the enthusiasm he had felt for
all of his work three weeks ago. when
Prisciilas promise to marry him and
q neat little sum from the sale of his
first manuscript had beautified. his life
on the same day. Then a large pub
fishing house had offered S1.vOo for the
best anthem, and he had decided to
try for 1t. Anthems were not especially
in his line. but the money would be
great help to him. and his winning
prize would convince his skeptical FAM
ily and friends that he was not wasting
his life in this foolish work. as they
termed his writing music.
Everything had gone beautifully until
ne tried to work in an old theme that
he had used once before when he was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
SHIPS CARGO SEARCHED.
Nothing Suspicious Found Aboard
Schooner Abrahams, However.

PHILADELPHIA October 1.-THE
schooner Woodward Abrahams which
was intercepted off the Delaware capes
Wednesday and towed here yesterday
by the revenue cutter Seneca for an ex-
animation OF her cargo, was searched by
eight customs inspectors, and nothing was
found aboard her to warrant suspicion
that she was carrying merchandise to be
smugg ed into the United States.
The schooner cleared from Cheverie. N.
S., October 2, with a cargo OF rock plas-
ter Customs inspectors will remain with
the schooner until the cargo is unloaded.
Revenue cutter and customs officers here
declared they know nothing about any
alleged smuggling. beyond the fact that
they had received word from Washington
to watch all incoming schooners. When
the Woodward Abrahams came along an
officer and four men from the revenue
cutter boarded her and then ordered the
schooner to Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17

almost supernatural. Sidney caught bis
breath and looked quickly at Priscilla
who responded with pressure OF her
hand on his as IL lay on the seat between
them Her eyes were full OF tears as
were the eyes of many around them. and
when the wonderful sweet notes died
away, a sigh. almost like a whisper.
swept over the audience.
Sidney did not need to be told. when
the CONGRATULATIONS after church were
over. what Priscilla's contrition had done
for his anthem.
but, dear" he said. soberly, when they
were talking IL over. lets never again
have such miserable two weeks as We
did It's too BIZ price even for sucn
happiness" And Priscilla promised.
(THE END)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17

ing that my anthem. 'Contrition.' has
won the prize. I can't understand. DID
you"
Yes, Sid-I--" his arms were around
her and he held her ose as she explain
ed in broken sentences-"I was so sorry
and ashamed-and I knew ii was woIk
of genius and yon d never touch II again
fter-after-that-and, Slddy-I was so
contrite l wanted TO make ii right
"ISut, dearest that miserable SOLO"
We'll. ! cried on 1t and SPOILED IL. so
Just wrote In a silly, simple. little tune
and | guess they thought the rest was
good enough to make up for IL.
A few Sundays later Sidney and Pris-
ella sat among the thousand others in
the great church of st. James while the
choir sang the prize anthem. Wave after
wave of glorious harmonies rolled forth.
higher and higher, TO the very foot OF
the great white throne itse T. Then, sud-
denly. with no warning but the simple
prelude, a beautiful contralto voice, vi
brant with feeling, began singing the most
tender, pleading little melody, bearing
the words: "A broken and a contrite
heart Thou wilt not. Thou wilt not de-
spise."
The silence of the vast. audience was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17

not see Sidney to speak to him. She
could not bear to until she heard the re-
suit of the judges decision, and Sidney
held aloof. Then, at last, one day he
came. He stepped into her room with
an open letter in his hand.
Priscilla" he said, without preface
here Is q letter from Wood d. Co, say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
Chestnut Poisoning Fatal.

HA RTFORD. Conn.,, October l7.-AS
the result of poisoning by eating chest
nuts. Mrs L. S. Grant died at her home.
East Windsor Hi. yesterday. having
been III since Monday. Rev. j. Il. Huri-
burt and another resident OF the town
are also 81 from the same cause Two
boys Of Forestville died Monday iron'
chestnut poisoning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
Main Interest in Visit.

From the girls standpoint the main In
terest in the visit Is expected to be the
liberal education they win receive from
the experience, but from the broader
standpoint the Increased interest through
out the states will more than compen-
safe for the outlay made. While this is
the first visit of the girls In body 10
Washington, one girl made the trip last
year when the corn club boys were sent
She was the winner in a canning club
contest In an Arkansas county and the
county presented her with the trip, which
she undertook with the departments OF
fetal county agent as chaperon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
Pfal.es lhl5 REMEDY
for / ung Irouble

Many people are led TO believe that Lang
Fro BILE IL disease which annot BE- son
laered. This liz wrong, as many have fuy
eacoyered their lea IN. A Change OF CHI
unte has helped some, but mary more have
cen restored TO health by breathing the
RI shest air, eating well cooked. whole ON
cd, being temperate IN their habits and
ng the toni O alities OF Eckman's AL
,ratiye mtd'cine for Throat and Lung
Troubles. Investigate this ease:
Bowling Green. Ky, n. No Z.
Gentlemen: The fDring OF 1908 1 bad
seyere cough for six mouths. / tried all the
liedi inc that my doctors recon mepded g
ne but no results for the better.
nd night sweats and would cough and sih
nt.l 1 got 80 weak I could hardly d ans
hing But at last, James Deer ng OF Gias-
NV Junction insisted that | try your medi-
inc In one weeks time there was quite an
Improvement in my condition. and after
ad taken several Bottles fe.t as wei a.
aver In my life. ! d -niy believe that H. =.
ANS Alternative Will relieve any case OF
ing trouble IL taken before the asst stare"
fAfidavit) A. C. BETfERsWOkTH.
above abbreviated: more on request.)
Eckman's Alternative has been proven By
many years test to be most e1acacioue for
severe Throat and Lung Affections, Bron
hits, Bronchial Asthma. stubborn Colds and
n upbuilding the system. Contains no mar
otics, poisons or hab.t-forntng drugs. SOLD
by o'Donnei's Drug Store and leading erug
lists. Write the Eckmap Laboratory. fhils-
lelphls, Pa, for booklet telling q reeoveriss
md additional evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
Jim Bartlett,
Detscfiys

There goes a COM
Portable man. thought
Jim as he espied the
word ''Crossett" on a
passer's boot-strap.
Jim discovered long
ago that there's no ease
quite like the kind inside
a pair of Crossctts.
"And," quoth he, ''any
amateur can quickly ferret
that out for himself.
Below is new model
No. IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
.TEMPERS ARE BAD
s.sss
ON CAPITOL HILL
Democrats Peeved at Being
Kept on Job When There's
Nothing Doing"
MANN PRODS MAJORITY;
REPUBLICANS GLEEFUL
Talk of a Move in Force on White
House to Demand Recess
for Congress.

Congress is in the doldrums these days
and most everybody around the Capitol
is in the dumps. The Senate and House
are being kept in by stern head
master and they don't like it.
The fact that it is case of loves labor
lost, this enforced attendance upon du-
ties which do not eventuate adds to the
general dsgruntlement. I'VE are not get
ting anywhere the senator's and repre-
sentatives complain, and then they add,
land meantime we can't go anywhere"
That's where the shoe pinches-most of
them want TO go somewhere. There are
political fences to be fixed up, crops to
be marketed and first thing you know II
will be hog-killing time. Golf links are
Turing, golden October days whisper of
hill and country side and city folks" have
warnings for autumn delights in the big
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
Work Has Extended.

The work was originally first started In
the southern states. but SO great has been
it's success that 1t has been extended to
the northern states as well and similarly
satisfactory results are hoped for
throughout the country. 1t Is to stimulate
a more widespread interest In the propo-
sition that the present project of having
the winning girls visit the capital at one
time was decided upon. Besides. 1t was
considered that II the corn club boys
were given these yearly visits to Wash
ington something was due to the canning
club girls. The organizations are closely
allied and work along together In the
same districts, often being administered
by the same workers.
The boys visits to Washington have
aroused much general interest: they have
received diplomas from the Secretary OF
Agriculture. have shaken hands with the
President and have been shown the
sights. The girls are expected to receive
similar attentions during their stay In the
capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17

This book is by the author of
"The American Government"
which was read by millions of Americans,
and still holds the record as the worlds
best seller among all works of its kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17

, - All oi TIC CuaptCIS III tutS Wpk
which pertain to the actual con-
struction of the Canal were read
and corrected by Col. George w.
Goethals, Chairman and Chief
Engineer of the lsthmian Canal
Commission.
z. All of the illustrations were made
from photographs taken by Mr..
Ernest Hallen, the official photo.
grapher of the Commission.
8. The book contains the colored
relief map of the Panama Canal
Zone which was made under the
direction of the National Geographic
Society. 1t also contains the black
and-white official map of the Canal.
4. The extensive index, which
makes this book standard work of
ready reference, was prepared by
Mr.. G. Thomas Richie, of the
Library of Congress.
S. The final proofs were revised by
Mr.. Howard E. Sherman, of the
Government Printing Office, to con-
form with the typographical style
of the u. S. Government.
book is by the author of
A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-17
Taking It's Own Time.

Meanwhile, the Senate banking and cur
rency committee takes it's own sweet time
over the legislation which is holding Con-
gress here and says to the impotent ones,
Don't crowd met!
On the House side. minority leader
Mann makes life a burden to the demo-
Gratis, while his own political colleagues
go and come us they listeth, free as the
winds and no more responsible.
There were signs today that the House
may Ego on strike if something isn't
done. and there were threats of going to
the White House in body and demand
ing recess. It's plaguey disagreeable for
the members of the lower body, for the
republican papers in their districts have
been tipped off, by that wicked Jim
Mann and take delight in spreading over
their front pages such announcements as
Warrant for Congressman
Warrant out for Congressman So-and-
Sos arrest for neglect of duty at Wash
ington. That really happened to one
Indiana member and he took the next
train for the capital.
The Senate banking and currency COM
mittee is not likely to report before the
middle of November, it was said today.
and some members of the committee
thought it unlikely that a bill can pass
at this SEES sion.
Efforts will be renewed this week to
find way out by agreeing upon day
fixed in the next session to take up cur
rency, and try to secure the Presidents
sanction to this compromise and agree to
an adjournment.
The seriousness of the Mexican situa-
ton, however may enter into adjournment
plans. No one denies that affa rs are very
critical in Mexico, and many statesmen
think Congress should not adjourn while
a crisis is impending, as the President
may be called upon for congressional
sanction for important action in the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-03-06
DEMOCRATS AWARD THE pLUMS.
McCOmbs. Page, Morgan and PEN
field Get Bic Diplomatic Posts.

WASHINGTON, March 3. - with
the names Of the new cabinet known
beyond doubt interest turned tonight
toward Pres dent Wilson's next ap-
pointmonts.
The diplomatic service will receive
first attention. The president has
not decided upon an ambassador
to Great Britain, but for other Euro
poan ports, it was said tonight on re-
liable authority that Thomas Nelson
Page. William f. McCombs, Henry \,
MorFanthrcau Of New York and
Frederick c. Penheld of New York,
were practically certain to be chosen.
Definite information is lacking as to
which posts they will occupy
Mr. McComhs viii be sent to France
is he desires that post, though he said
today he had not made up his NINA
whether his proposed trip abroad on
account Of his health should be bur
dened with official duties.
Augustus Thomas, Colonel Thomas
II. Pirch of New Jersey and Charles
p. Crane Of Chicago. it was also
learned, are being considered for the
foreign service.