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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

yield of l?l2-6O.7 bushels per acre
was made at n cost OF ~ cents per
bushcl. We want TO teuch the bows
good farm practices While teaching
them 10 grow large yields. We want
for 1911 1000 members OF the corn
club" Any boy on the farm. between
the ages OF ten and eighteen years on
the lst OF January, 1914, who Will agree
TO grow one acre. keeping a record of
his work, not using more than $40
worth of commercial fertilizer. can be-
come Il member. We arc preparing to
enlarge the work. and we bcspcak tho
CO. operation and sympathy OF all those
interested in the upbuilding OF North
Carolina.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
/he Torrcrs System.

That The single great obstacle to
the farmers Of this State IN borrow
ing money on farm mortgages is the
cost Of abStracting tho titles TO their
lands, Is the opinion OF DR.. Raper as
gathered from his investigations Of
the conditions in these twenty repre-
sentative North Carolina counties. The
average cost for such q service (com
monty performed by "A lawyer is
from IS 10 $40 and in cases where the
title is complicated the charge ranges
from $50 to $50. To avoid this oh
stacle. the government representative
suggests that a system Of Official sur
vey or registration OF every piece OF
land be provided; the Torrens or some
other similar system would prove cf-
fectiVe. method by which The farm
er could always have in his posses sion
an official certificate Of the title to his
land would avoid the costs OF abstract
Ing the title Consequently nc could
borrow money at n much smaller cost
at the regular rate OF interest.
The proposal wcll-founded, to es-
tablish rural banks especially adapt
able to the needs OF the farmer.
heightens the Importance OF the work
OF the United States Rural OrKaniZa-
ton Service, the new bureau in the
National Department of Agriculture,
and the work undertaken by DR.. Rapcr
in the four Southern States will doubt
less serve 10 shape Legislation relat-
ing TO rural conditions. The govern
nent will amass not only facts con-
corning rural credits, but statistics
relative TO the marketing of produce
and the benefits and disadvantages
by commission agents, as we'll as other
financial phases vitality connected with
the uplift Of rural life will concern
the advisers and correspondents of the
new bureau Of the department OF agri-
culture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
Petersburg Snlcs.

Petersburg, Va. November % sales
of bright tobacco this week were as
per hundred pounds. Prices ranged
from Sl5 to $50, many lots being sold
St the latter ngurc. There is a brisk
demand for all grades, ana the aver
ages Tor the past several weeks have
been higher than those Of any other
market in this state or North Caro-
lima. The sales OF bright tobacco dur
ing the season TO date aggregate 30.
We're 22,S5o POUNDS, aud for the season
70 date ~, $50 pounds. with AN active
inarkct Prices for dark wrappers this
week ranged from $50 TO so per nun
dred pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
Young woman Tobacco Grover

~" MI. My, y. 2. NcWS says:
Miss Laura Riggs. of the White
Plains section. cultivated last summer
small patch Of tobacco and acquired
such interest in ii ,ht She actually
looked after the curing herself Wed
ucSday she brought il heve To market,
and ii weighed $50 pounds and brought
her Sll@.il OF an average Of about
- cents u pound.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
The DnnN1lIc Market

Danville Va. November 22-The re-
cSlpts OF leaf tobacco have been large
inns week, but not large enough 10
block the sales. Tho quality has been
exceptionally good. and souew what Of
an improvement over the average III
thc crop Prices ruled nrm without
any perceptible fluctuations Redried to-
bhccoS continue very active. and stocks
have been materially dimiuised
The weather is very favorable for
ed for next W.ek.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

me farmers look for even better prices
between now and the holidays
The package dealers report slow
business and short sales and the rea-
son for falling off In sales as given
by one Of the leading dealers is I'VE
have about SOLD out" Tho active de-
inand has practically exhausted the
storage warehouses and tile package
men will have TO stock UP again from
the Interior markets before they can
do very much in the selling line
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

West Point. and also OF some good
sales in the suburbs OF Richmond, no.
iablN in Ginter' Park. ali OF which SO
to show that there is much left in the
old land vet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
TARHEEL FARMERS
"0N EASY STREET,

fax. Warren, FRANKLIN. Orange. Gull
ford. Mecklenburg. Union, Arson.
Richmond Moore and Lee
Other than the impression that the
relation Of ;he banks to the farmer
reflected q state OF general prosperity
among the latter class. DR. Raper
is Of tho opinion that ultra -conserva-
uSin prevails among the farming class
"h@n the question OF borrowing money
rs topic for consideration. Farmers
arc averse 10 purchasing new farming
Implements or otherwise adding TO
the efficiency Of their WORKING capt
tai II these progressive methods ne
c"ssitate their borrowing money from
the banks. The government repre-
sentative is OF the opinion that such
q policy when pursued too far is 4
deterrent TO the farmers interests
Considerations OF the most effective
cultivation OF their soil by modern
implements ana the harvesting Of
their crops should npure when the
question is faced
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
BENNINGTON WON
AND LOST WITH
H00S|CK FALLS
Bail Teams Break Even In
Memorial Day Games
GOOD CROWDS IN ATTENDANCE
New Workers Won in Bennington by
to But Lost at Home
IL to 5.

Bennington won and lost with
Hoosick Falls in the Memorial day
baseball games. The New Workers
won the morning game at Morgan
park by close score of 5 to but
in the afternoon game at Hoosick
Falls the Vermonters ran away from
the home team, - to s. Both games
were attended-by good crowds.
The game at Morgan park in the
morning was the better contest OF
the two and was characterized by an
exciting finish. The New Workers be-
gan scoring in the fourth inning and
Marty Phelan's men kept the lead
then secured until the end of the
game. Bennington did not score un-
til the eighth. Up to this period.
Ahearn, the young slab artist who
was officiating for Hoosick Falls
had held the Vermonters to four scat
tered hits. An infleld error put Rui-
ter, the lanky Bennington boxman
who was working in the right gar.
den, on first, pass to Prindle made
~ t"o oh, al lHlelu out advanced
the runners and wild pitch enabled
Bennington to tally for the first time.
The run saved shutout and the To-
cal fans expressed their relief with
vigorous applause.
In the ninth Bennington almost
caught up with the visiting team
which was leading by score of 5
TO l. Joe" Peloquin swung hard at
a fast ball and sent the pill skyward
over the center of the diamond. The
ball went unusually high in the air
and as he attempted to catch 1t Pit |
cher Ahern slipped and fell back.
ward upon his head and shoulders.
The jar evidently gave the youngster
severe shaking up. for he was i'm
mediately afterward touched up Tor
single and two-sacker. An in |
held error added to the troubles OF.
the New Workers and three Ben
nlngton runner crossed the plate
Win the score 5 to and only one
out the opportunity to at least tie
ooked good Connolly was sent in
% bat for Ruiter but failed to
Finch" the much.wanted hit
printie likewise went out on an in.
ield grornder and the game was
ended.
Hoosiek Falls won the game nv
superior stick work, although two of
he runs secured by the New York
RS, In the fourth inning, were made
IN lnneld errors. The score;
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
TALKING MOVING
PICTURES PROVE
T0BEA" FROST"
Manager Wood Cancels Engage
ment at Opera House
ONE EXHIBITION ENOUGH
Manager viii Arrange for Appear
ance Of the "Real Thing" at an
Early Date.

Manager c. A. Wood of the Ben
nlngton opera house desires to an
nounce to his patrons that he has
cancelled the engagement of the
Iaiklng Pictures for. this afternoon
ana evening. When he booked these
pictures, he was assured by the
booking agents that while they were
not the original Edison Pictures.
tney were even an Improvement on.
the wonderful invention of the great
wizard, and he consequently allowed
them to play his theatre After see
ing them yesterday and realizing
that they were nothing like the
CLANS of their owners, he felt that
in justice to his patrons he could not
allow them to be further deceived.
and he therefore closed the doors of
the opera house against them TODAY.
In order to play fair with the theatre
goers of Bennington, he is now try
ing TO arrange with the Edison Com
pany for the appearance here of
Edisons original Talking Pictures.
known officially as the Kinetophone.
now being displayed at Hammer.
STEMS the Fifth Avenue and Coloni-
~ e"S"HOS, view IOrh, ana III ne Is
successful in his efforts, will shortly
display to a Bennington audience the
famous Original Pictures, which are
as different from the display of last
night as light from darkness. Mr..
Wood can only regret the contro-
temps of yesterday. but when it is
taken into consideration that where
any person who saw yesterdays pic.
lures was only out an investment of
zoe, he is out several hundred dollars
on the transaction, and he wishes to
assure his patrons that If the Origi-
nal Edison Pictures come to Ben
nington, he viii personally come out
over his signature and notify the
pubic accordingly, so there will
never be a chance of a repetition of
fiasco.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
MISS CARPENTERS SCHOOL
Memorial Day Appropriately observ
ed BY the Pupils

ed BY the Pupils
Miss NJ L. Carpenters private
school observed Memorial Day with
the following program:
Song, School, RED, White and Blue,'
Recitation, The Coming Peace,
Louis Perry Curtis.
Recitation, Paul Revere's Ride"
Alexander Seymour Van Santvoord
Recitation, THE Children's Hour"
Markell Briard McAdoo
Recitation, "Sheridan's Ride"
Herbert Thornton Turner
hecltation, THE Little Plant"
Richard Stedman Holden
Recitation, "The Wind and The Moon"
Maria Robinson Jennings
Recitation, 'Lincoln's Gettsburg
Speech" Arthur John Holden, Jr,
hecltation, The Journey"
Charles Gardner Bennett
Recitation, THE Orphan"
Waldo Coleman Holden
RECITATION, Barbara Frietchie."
Nancy Beach Jennings
Recitation, THE Disappointment"
Alice May Buss
Recitation, "The Duel"
Frances Louise Holden
'V ms america, School
The program was announced nv
MISS Isabelle Tudor, the senior mem.
per OF the school. Miss Carpenters
school mas at present fourteen pupils.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
EASTERN STAR VISITATION
Members of Mount Anthony Chapter
Entertained at North Adams.

About thirty members of Mt. An.
thony Chapter. Order Eastern Star.
attended a meeting of Naomi Chapter
Of North Adams on Thursday even
ing to witness the production of the
addenda entitled, The Pilgrims. %
and passed most enjoyable even
ing. The participants, CARRIED in the
attire of monks of the medieval
ages, each carrying a burning taper.
and marching TO solemn and subdued
music, made a wierd and impressive
effect as they entered the darkened
chapter room and with the assist
ance OF the officers Of the chapter
were instructed in the beautiful
teachings of the order.
The work was faultlessly done and
received universal commendation
from all present Following the rem
dition of The Pilgrims" a number on
drills by ten young ladies Of the
chapter were given at which time the
initials of the order, the cabalistic
word, st. Andrews cross and a var
iety Of other formations were formed
in a most pleasing manner. Follow
ing the work refreshments were
served in the banquet room during
which vocal and instrumental pro-
gram was rendered. The return trip
was made by special car. arriving
home at 1915. II was the unanimous
verdict of all in attendance that the
members of Naomi chapter were
royal entertainers and a hearty invi-
tation was extended to them TO make
a return visit to Mt. Anthony Chap
ter at no distant date
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31

cult while Hoosick Falls was
blanked.
In the second on singles by Con
ley, McHugh and Connolly, socri-
flee by Edgar and a sacrifice fly by
Shea, Bennington tailed twice.
In the third Bennington was
BANKED. For Hoosick Falls, Parrott
hunted the first ball pitched and was
safe. He stole second and scored
on Phelan's drive to center.
In the fourth, Edgar opened for
Bennington with two base hit to
left field and scored on Connors' hit
to center Prindle, who had reach
ed first on free ticket attempted to
reach home on the same hit and was
pegged out at the plate. Hoosick
Falls was BANKED. =
Bennington failed to score in the
fifth, but Carroll who reached first on
Carolan's error, was hunted to sec
ond and scored on a sacrifice fly.
Both teams were blanked in the
sixth and in the seventh, In teh
eighth Bennington, however, fell on
Waldorf for an avalanche of hits
and scored six runs. Carolan drove
the ball over the center field fence
for home run, Conley and Connolly
hit for two bases and Connors, Pelo.
1uin and Shea for singles. Hoosick
Falls secured two runs on Phelan's
single, Driscoll's double and Con-
lors' error
Bennington added d couple in the
ninth on singles by McHugh, Edgar
md Connolly. Hoosick Falls went
'ut in order. The score:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
ueTrobhhn
who took part in the exercises.

who took part in the exercises.
From the home the procession
marched to the railroad station and
went by train of four cars to North
Bennington where a Memorial SER
vice was held at the cemetery in that
village. The service at the Hinsdill-
vile cemetery was held last Sunday
with an address by Rev. c. S. Clark
and music by the North Bennington
band.
Upon the return from North Ben
ninston a supper was served in the
post rooms by the ladies of the w.
r. C.
The Memorial committee consist.
ed of Dwight H. Rudd. Eli Briggs, e.
Payson. Hathaway, John Charles
Clark, Samuel A. Holt and Henry T.
Cushman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
DEATH OF HENRY VAN ow
Had Been Employed as Miller By n
w. Putnam

The body of Henry Van Ow. aged
81 years, whose death occurred Wed.
nesday at the BrattIeboro retreat
was brought to his home ON
school street Thursday afternoon
Death was due to nervous break.
down and blood poisoning. Mr.. Van
ow entered the sanitarium about five
months ago.
Mr. Van Ow was a native of IA.
zen, Germany and had resided here
SIX years. Until last July he had
been employed as miller at the Put.
nam grist mill. He was well known
and mad many friends in town.
Besides his wife he leaves civ
daughters, Misses Wilhelmjna
mary Louise, Bertha, Anna and Hill.
dagard, one son, Henry Van Ow of
bennington, one sister, Mrs. Ernest
Seeiert of Archibald. O., and four
brothers. 'oui
Inc burial will be held from the
mouse this afternoon at O'Clock
rev. T. f. Turner of st. Peters
church officiating. The interment
will be in Park Lawn cemetery
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
WHAT WE AsE COMING TO
the Vigorous View That is Held in
Worcester County


Worcester County.
Whatever there is in the way of
established order, be it an industry
in law, or in any other inst,tr,,o,
Whlcn society has established. II is
assalled whenever and wherever
W. w. leaders deem they see n
chance to make capital for themselv.
es thereby.
lheir mode Of operation is simple
as that Cof the highwavman VIII
holds pistol TO the head of a victin,
ana makes him stand and dalivar
Inc plan is TO organize 25 or 40 ner
cent OF the laborers Of the lower
ciass' lnhame them to acts of vjoI.
ehce and intimidate the great ma.
lority of their fellow-workers fror,
following the pursuit in which tbav
are engaged. uAe5
This is what the I. W. W calls
alrect action and 30 is. for no 40.
uon can be more direct than that ~
beating man over the head with :
CUB when he refuses to think ana
act as you wish to have him
One or two things must fns,1,
happen with respect to the I. w w
ana TINS government There will
ellher be no J. w. w, or there will
be no government
~ Is for laborers, capitalists. doc.
lors, preachers, lawyers and editors
eseryWhere, to decide whether thew
snaIl be bullied into living under a
form OF government which Mr.. Hev.
WOOD and his crew distate. or whet.
ner the government as now establish.
Gu snail acknowledgements Gazette
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
The BUDDING Elnaneier.

Probably the late ]. P. Morgan's nrst
attempt at finance took place in Be<-
ton. His school teacher gave him mon
ey to buy erasers Young Morgan was
gone long time. When be returned
he handed theteacher the erasers and
some change.
whats this for,- asked the teach
or. II gave You just enough 70 buy
me erassn--
"Oh." returned young Morgan. II
went around town until I could End a
place to buy at Wholesale"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
Local Delegates to Annual County
Meeting at Dorset.

At a business meeting of the Sec
ond Congregational sChurch, Thurs
day evening, the following persons
were unanimously elected delegates
to represent the church at the Forty
hrst annual meeting of the Benning-
ton County Association of Congrega-
tional Churches and Ministers. at
East Dorset. Tuesday, June 10th.
1913:
Mrs. John Denley, Mrs. Frank b.
Pope, Frank b. Pope. Miss Susie l.
Rogers, Miss Helen Beecher. Miss
Rose Madison, Mrs Grant Harbour.
Mrs. w. b. Sheldon, Mrs. b. c.. SIade
and Mrs. f. f. Hart. If ten tickets
sre purchased at once at the station
mere, the price one way will be 64c.
which is just what the mileage would
amount to If one used a mileage book
OF his own. The delegates are re-
quested to take the $40 train Tues
DAY forenoon, reaching East Dorset
at 925; returning they may take eth
er the 5l5 or 712 p. m. trains. the
session closes at 4.30 with a mission
airy meeting. Those not having pro-
grams may refer to a recent. number
OF the Evening Banner which print
ed it in full.
The meeting is not confined TO
delegates, but the invitation is ex-
tended to everybody who wants to
attend. The ladies of the East Dor
set church will serve free dinner
at twelve O'Clock noon. According
to traditions, the dinner will be well
worth the cost of the trip. Those
who remain for the later train will
be given supper also without ex.
pense.
For further Particular. apply to
Philip 7. II. Pierson, telephone 2l2
W. Village.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
Bennington Young Man Takes Bride
From Cohoes

From Cohoes.
The marriage of A., Henry Madison
VI, of Bennington and Miss Helen st.
Hilaire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis st. Hilaire of Cohoes. took
place at the parsonage of st. Marie's
church, Cohoes, Thursday evening
at 8 o'clock, the Rev. Father George
officiating.
The bride was attired in a white
cashmere suit as was the bridesmaid
Miss Eva Perry of Cohoes, a cousin
OF the bride. The best man was All.
fred St Hilaire, brother of the
bride.
The bride is one of tbs most popu-
lar of the younger society set of Co
hoes and the bridegroom who is
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Madison.
is well known and has a wide circle
OF friends in town. He has a posit.
Ion with the Bennington Paper Box
company.
The couple win reside at the home
OF the bridegrooms parents, 211
School street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
Constipation cur.a

Dr. Kings New Life Pills will re-
neve constipation promptly and get
your bowels In healthy condition
aealn' John supsic. Of Sanbury. Pa.
says; They are the best pills I ever
used, and i advise everyone 70 usa
tnem for constipation, indirestIon
ana liver complaint" VIII helm Won
rIice zSc. Recommended by Harold
". Coie' Druggist Bennington. W
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
HoMEoPATHs MEET
Hold Annual Meeting and Elect offe-
ers at Burlington

Burlington, May 2s.-Ths esd an
nual meeting of the Vermont Homeo-
pathic Medical society opened this af-
ternoon at the roof garden Of the Van
Ness hotel with large representa-
ton from all parts Of the state. Z.
l. Wyman of Manchester Center, pres
ident Of the society, presided.
The following officers were elect
ed: President Or. Sam Spsrhawk OF
burlington; ricepresident, DIR. T. r.
Waugh OF St Adams; secretary. DIR.
Q. |. Forbes OF Burlington; treasurer.
Dr. T. x. Steele OF Montpelier. The
ne1t place Of meeting will be at Mont
pelier.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-31
STATE NEWS

| ny HiStoiiC estate, Ine Naples,
IN Rutland, the home of the late Ju.
liza {. r. Derr, Vermont's poetess.
Is to be sold to settle the estate.
Lois c. Moulton, who is. teaching
her l5Oth term of school in North Kir.
by with the best of success. celebrat.
ed her seventy-third birthday ami.
versary May IS.
The Rev. Thomas Hall has resign.
ed the pastorate of the Congregation.
al church at Island Pond after Is
years, and has been given the title of
pastor emeritus.
ralph Lee, formerly of st. Johns
oury, mas Just finished temporary en-
pioyment as a compositor In the gov.
eminent printing office at Washing
ton. AT one time Mr.. Lee worked on
The Vermont Waterman in Montpe
| lier.
The New England Hadwood Co. has
bought the property of Livingston
cushing, of Boston, in Readsboro.
Stamford, and Woodford. IL is said
this property will increase the com.
panys holdings to something over
10000 acres.
Robert H. Norton, of Burlington
who has been employed for some
time In the office of Senator C. S.
Page at Washington, has recently en-.
Tered the employ of Senator Brand
egee, of Connecticut, who is chair.
man oil the committee on Pacific rail
roads.
Staunton Burgess, frst-class
scout of Barre. is the builder and
owner of a wireless telegraph outfit
1t has a receiving radius of 1000
miles, and he often gets messages
from Arlington, Va, Cape Hatteras /
). C.. Key West, Fla. Colon. Pana. |
ma, Guatemala, Cuba. and other plac. !
es.
While opening a pickle jar. Friday
piece OF steel from the instrument
ne was using penetrated the eve of
Roy Douglass of Middlebury. Local
physicians could not remove the steel
and he went to Burlington for the
operation. It is expected he will re.
cover the sight of his eye after some
weeks.
Clarence Lane, a five-year old Bur.
lngton boy was run into and knock
ed down by an automobile in that
city Monday, The machine was pro-
ceeding slowly when. the boy. who
was watching other children at play
and did not see the auto, walked di.
rectly. into It. A bump on the boys |
head seemed to be his only injury.
The big red Cole runabout purchas-
I'd by the city of Burlington for the
use of the chief of the fire depart.
nent is just ready for delvery'b by the
Rutland Garage Co, state agents OF
he Cole company The machine is
abelled on the hood Burlington Fire
Department" and on the doors are
he letters. "B. F. y" and on the side
'eneath the seat, Chief" The ma
.hine develops forty horse power
Mrs. Elizabeth A. c. Brenton. of
Hartford, Conn, who for weeks last
all was sought by friends and was =
ound to be at Linden lodge at Brat 7
leboro only when she started a di- {
orce proceedings against her husband !
he Rev. DIR. Cranston Brenton, Of {
trinity College. was married to Fred I
rick Ernest Holman the evening of )
lay II, almost before the ink was
~ on the paper granting Doctor g
'ranston a divorce from her on sta T
1tory grounds. Mr.. Holman was nam
as correspondent In the suit q
rough by Doctor Brenton. 1