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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
DUCKlNG A SC0LD.
Punishment Long Tongue Used to
Win In Old ENGLAND.

Ii is interesting in these days OF
woman's rights and w0man's progress
to conjure up a picture of a "ducking"
as practiced in England at the end OF
the eighteenth century.
When the "scold" had been properly
tried and convicted she was escorted
by crowd OF her neighbors-in fact,
by the whole village-to the nearest
pond, and the greener and Sinner the
pond the better. A long plank was
produced. mt one end OF which was the
ducking stool, and in this the scream
ing. struggling victim was securely
pinioned.
The chair end OF the plank was then
pushed far over the edge OF the pond.
and at a signal It was tilted deep into
the green ooZe until the scold was COM
pletely immersed.
When the dripping, half drowned
woman was raised to the surface
again TO the jeers and laughter of the
onloOkers it can he imagined that her
tongue wagged TO some purpose. After
second dose she emerged more sub
dued, and after third or fourth she
was as penitent woman as the viii
lage contained and was allowed to pro-
coed home. a sadder and wiser woman
until the next tme.-London Tit-Bits.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
lzs e. ae Town snt AnSss Tea hEssR
- - neadanAA

Mrs. J. b. Bingham, Who has been
visiting In Arlington. has returned.
August Trombley OF West Rutland
has been visiting his parents OF
Dewey street.
A regular meeting Of catamount
Commandery. L. o. G. C., viii be
held Tuesday evening
Mrs. Sarah Burgess OF West Main
street returned Saturday evening
from a visit in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. James n. Martin OF
pittsheld we're In town over sunday
the guests OF Mrs. Martins parents
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Potter
Mt Anthony Lodge p. and A. NJ.
will hold their regular meeting tomor
row. Tuesday. May 9Th. 730 p. m.
The Z. A. OF LIST degree will be con
ferrod
A new plate glass window is be-
ing put In on the west side OF the
Library store building occupied by
h. Harry Levin TO replace the one
blown in by the wind few weeks
ago.
4 regular meeting OF Bradford. II.
and l.. company will be held We'd
nesday evening All members are
urged to be present as measure
ments for the new uniforms are to
be taken al this time.
Mrs. Henry S. Bingham left this
morning for Washington, ID. c..
where she is to attend the council Of
the National society OF the Colonial
Danes. Mrs. Bingham is the dele
gate from the Vermont society.
Rev. Joseph Robinson has accept.
ed the pastorate Of the Payson Con
gregational church at East Hampton.
Mass. and was to have preached his
first sermon Sunday morning. lie
expects to pass his vacations at Old
Bennington.
Ten breakfasts free. as advertised
IN current number OF several maya.
zines. Tear out the coupons and
present them at our store and re-
celve free either package OF Pulled
Wheat or Pulled Rice-the delicious
pulled grains. Do not delay-bring
coupons In at once A. c. LaMarre
Company. 77t3
The play given by Division + in
the Congregational chapel last Fri
day evening was a success in every
way. The local hits were very anus
ing and kept the audience in roars Of
laughter The parts were all SO well
taken and the costumes so ludicrous.
il was hard to realize that the wo-
men were really acquaintance.
Much credit is due Mrs. Lester Mic.
hols who coached them. Thirty-flve
dollars was made by the entertain.
ment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
RENTED SCENERY.
II Was Parisian's Idea, and II Suited
the Thrifty Peasants.

the Thrifty Peasants.
NJ. Georges Moreau one beautiful
day, in the course OF walk at Villiers.
Saint Benoist, greatly admired three
magnificent oaks which lowered from
the edge Of n field.
You'll not see 'em much more. citi-
zen" growled the owner of the land.
They make too much shade. I'm go
ing to cut them down"
what a sacrilege. Cut down those
magnificent trees! Better rent them to
me-"
"What'll you do with them?"
81 shall look at them as | pass by.
viii you give to me for 10 francs Il
year the right to admire them?"
Agreed, It's only a Partisan who
could have such funny idear
The story spread abroad. and now
whenever NJ. Moreau takes n walk in
that district the peasants hail him
with: Hey, citizen, will you rent those
trees there Of me? II not I'll cut 'em
down. Yes or no? One, two, three
NJ. Moreau yields and pays to save
the lives of the trees that delight his
view. The little birds would be un-
grateful did they not salute with their
most harmonious roulades the preserv-
er of their nests.-Cri de Paris.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
A Good House.

Mrs. Allen was entertaining caller
one afternoon not long ago and was
enthusiastically explaining the many
advantages OF concrete hollow block
construction. of which the walls OF her
new home were built.
"The air spaces in the walls afford
insulation against heat in summer and
cold in winter" said Mrs. Allen. And
not only that. but such walls afford
ventilation and insure more healthful
house.
The visitor nodded approval and
paused refectively for moment, then
replied
"Well. our frame house must be quite
as well built Every night we lock the
cat in the cellar and have to let her out
of the attic in the morning. detroit
Free Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
SENSES OF PLANTS.
A Theory That Flowers See and Hear
and May Even Talk.

anu way EVEN NolNs
Jean Viaud. Bruant, who is one of the
most famous French horticulturists.
has just published a little book on
flowers, in which he advances the the
DRY Il believe it is not entirely novel;
that flowers both see and hear AS
young man. he says. he began to study
flowers. for which he has always had
n passion, and he sought to understand
the habits of the blooms which he cul-
tivated. when he saw the growing
plant reach out toward the necessary
support he asked himself whether the
action was the result OF volition ano
whether the plant had eyes.
NJ. Viaud-Bruant is now apparently
convinced that flowers both hear ano
see. There are some that are sensitive
TO anaesthetic substances, ether in par.
ticular. which suggests the existence
OF a nervous system, like that OF n
nervous woman. And he would even
credit them with something analogous
to the power OF speech.
Zone knows" he writes. that the
perfume of flowers is manifestation
of vegetable life, living radiation.
Perfume is as much a vibration as an
olfactory sensation. The perfume is
the voice of the flower A bouquet Is
a wordless romance. Each perfume or,
rather, each odorous sensation CORE
spends with a certain rate OF vibration.
There is an analogy between the per
ceptions OF sound. light and scent. The
strong scent corresponds with the deep
notes. while the delicate odors CORE
spond with the shrill notes."-Paris
Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
CoWED THE CHINESE.
The Foreign Devil" Used a College
Yell as a Battle Cry.

On board launch on which | was
sailing up the Yangtze river were
about thirty Chinese soldiers OF such a
ragamutin appearance as TO excite my
suspicious. but fortunately without
their rides. As evening of the first day
came on they crowded around the
small deck house and demanded OF the
native agent to know what the for
eign devil was doing here Now.
had been cleaning and oiling the vari-
GUS parts of my sample machine gun
during the day.
Before nightfall ! drew the blinds OF
the deckhouse and, quickly assembling
the gun, slipped in n loaded belt. |
now told the agent. who was white
with fear, to tell these fellows that this
foreign devil' belong crazy" and also
hun lehi" very fierce and as sort OF
warning to keep off the grass | open
ed the door and let off string Of
about fifty shots into the air. at the
same time giving the Yale college yell
which was the handiest warcry | could
think OF at the moment
Whether it was the information i'm
parted by the agent. Chen, the shots or
the Yale cheer | cannot say, but all
hands crowded to the other end of the
launch and remained at respectful
distance until Nanchang was reached
TO the great amusement Of the Chinese
captain and engineer, who, however.
had deemed it good policy to allow
the passengers to settle their own
disputes without interference. This
incident is pleasant to remember. but
at the time | was badly scared.-From
Drumming Revolutionary China by
Bartlett G.. Yung, in Worlds Work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
THE RULING PASSION.
Saving His Own Life Was = Strictly
Business Proposition.

Business Proposition.
In the Wide World Magazine Nal
colin Savage Treseher tells the story %
a German mountain climber who did
not forget 20 be economical even in the
midst OF deadly peril
A party was crossing a glacier on the
slope Of Mont Blanc when one OF the
travellers called TO the Others 10 stop
aud listen. Strange cries came from
the ice beneath their feet
-Some one has fallen into a crevasse!'
exclaimed one Of the party. Ills
groans seem 10 indicate that be is al
ready beyond help
I'VE must do what We can In any
case" responded one OF the guides. and
he began a long and perilous descent
into what proved 20 be the bosom OF a
concealed crevasse. At the bottom
they found the poor gentleman who
had fallen. He was. however. quite
unhurt. sitting comfortably upon a
bench OF ice.
We've come TO save you" said one
VI AAN HhAotN
You save meT' answered the gen
tleman quite TRANQUILITY. How do you
know I want 10 be savedT'
because you called 10 MS for aid
said one OF the bewildered guides.
Perhaps I did" replied the German.
perhaps ! didn't You came anyhow.
Now. what'll you take 10 rescue me-
And before he would allow the guides
TO hitch him to the rope and drag him
10 the surface he compelled them 70
set down I'm writing the exact amount
they would require for the perform
ance OF their life saving duty. He was
n business man, whatever any one
could say against him. and. moreover.
he knew the guides Of Switzerland
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
sss9@S9 DRYSDALE &@@@ees

remarkably
Innumerbe abound. You should them.
Gowns Combinations Skirts Chems Cor Covers ard Drawers You
yourself apicking
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
savina Trouble.

When Bobbie went TO see his grand
mother he was much interested in
whatever went ON in the kitchen. One
day she said to him: Pm going to
make you a nice little pie in a saucer,
all for yourself. Don't You think I'm
pretty good to take so much troubleT
Bobbie pondered. Grandma" he
said at length, mother told me not to
be bother, and if it's going TO be any
trouble you eau just as well make my
Die reg'lar size. Exchange
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
SOUTH sHAFTseURY

Mrs. r. b. Huling. president OF the
Parent. Teachers association of Ben.
nington will meet the committee and
all others interested in forming an
association in this village, at c. r..
Hawkins this evening. Monday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
Safe.

"Why do you always carry your UNI
brella even when it is not rainingT
$50 some one else won't carry 1t
when il is raining. Houston Post.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
Rude Boy.

Miss Flirt-Jack told me last night
that was his very life. Her Brother
Jack will soon find out how uncer.
tain life is.--Boston Transcript.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-04
Between Girls.

LOU saw Ethel yesterday, and We
had the loveliest confidential chat to-
gether. Lucy-I thought so. She
wouldn't speak to me today.-Judge.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
FRECKLES.
Now Is The Time to Get Rid Of
 Those Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the prescription othine-double strength is guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
 Simply get an ounce of othine-dou- tle strength-from any druggist and apply little of it night and morn- ing and you should see that even the worst freckles have begun to disap- pear, while the lighter ones have van ished entirely. It is seldom that more than an ounce is needed to complete Iy clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength othine, as this is sold under
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
WENT DEEPLY INTO DETAILS
Identification That Undoubtedly Was Complete, but Could by No Means
 Be Called Complimentary.

Stephen Eaegen, manager of Harlem bank, at dinner recently told the following anecdote: Many years ago, while spending vacation in city in the upper part of the state, he visited some friends in bank. While there he saw severe-looking woman move up to the teller's window and request that small check be cashed. She asked the man in the cage to call up the person from whom she had received the check and he would iden- tify her.
 The teller called up the man and asked him to describe the woman. He did so in the following manner: "She looked like the crankiest person in the world. She was dressed in the fashion of about five years ago. think she Is an old cat. She wore 8 blue straw hat, but then it may be green, and think she paints. She wore two fake diamond rings. Good by. old man."
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
WOIff-GOldman Denton.

The i've year-old son, Wolff Goldman Denton of MT. and Mrs. Mike Denton of Grubbs, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from a short illness with mem- braneous croup. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2::30 from the family home, conduct ed by s. D. Grumbles of the Baptist church.
 The bereft parents are deeply grieved over the loss of their manly little son, who was the dol of their hearts. In their sor- row the sympathy of thtir many friends is extended them.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
Another Election Called.

Jonesboro, April 20.-It is expected that the new election at Marked Tree will be a warm af- fair, the question at issue is whether or not liquor license at Marked Tree shall be reduced lower than $20,000 annually for operating a saloon. The old al- dermen raised the license to$20,- 900 after license had been again petitioned into that town and the vets are seeking to elect four aldermen that will favor the reduction of license so sa- looms my again open there. As it is now no saloon has taken out license since the first of this year, on account of the high li- Cense.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
Plan White Way

The suggestion that the city install a white way" system of lighting as part of it's contribu- tion to the business street paw ing district was discussed at an informal conference of the paw
 ing commissioners and members of the city council yesterday af- ternoon. The council, when the paving district was organized, agreed to pay one-third the cost of the work, and the commits sioners intimated yesterday that so large contribution might not be necessary and they thought it might be we'll to in- stall new street lighting sys- tenn in the business district be- l fore the paving is begun. No definite action, however, was ta- ken on the proposition. Super intendent Leverett said today that a white way lighting sys- tenn for the district would cost about S2,5OO to S3,000.
 The commissioners are meet ing again this afternoon and will possibly announce the award of a contract for the paving today. Conway Log Cabin Democrat.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
Proved Truth of Answer.

On visit to St. Louis, Archbishop Ryan, a noted Philadelphia prelate, rode in a carriage to the parochial residence with Bishop Glennon. who Is rather diminutive in size and of slight build, especially in the stomachic re- gions, while Archbishop Ryan is tall and very robust. As they alighted from the carriage, Archbishop Ryan said to his companions: Bishop Glennon, once was asked to explain the differ ence between bishop and an arch bishop. I answered" (and the arch bishop extended his arms in a semi circle from his own healthy body, al the same time glancing rather sharply at Bishop Glennon), "'The difference Is all in the arch
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
Would Enj0in Publisher.

Fort Smith, April 19.- The sovereign grand lodge of the h. ternational Order of Odd Eel lows filed suit in the United States court here yesterday against A. c. Veach of Gravette, Ark, publisher of the "Sover- eign Odd Fellow" asking the court to issue an injunction re- straining the defendant from further publication of the organ. The suit charges that it is claimed by the publisher that the Sovereign Odd Fellow" is an official organ of the lodge.
 This the petitioners dispute. They allege that Veach is not a member of the lodge and that his writings are in direct con- fiict with the teachings of the Odd Fellows in that he attacks the Catholic church in his publi- cation. This, the suit says, is not countenanced by the lodges ritual. Damages in the sum of $5,000 are claimed.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
FAST TRIP THROUGH BRITAIN
,tinerary Enables Tourist, f He Wishes, to DO" the Islands In
 the Course of Seven Days.

How to "do" the British Isles in a week is the latest scheme for hustlers. A dash around London, 8 flying de- scent on one or two cathedral cities, race through Scotland and glance at Killarney-this what is open to those who want to see the country in hurry. Tourist agents say that the idea Is catching on with Ameri- cans Indeed it wss an American who first suggested 1t.
 Assuming that the tourist begins his trip on Monday, he devotes that day to the show places of London, winding up with theater in the eve ming. On Thursday he goes to Wind sor and Hampton Court and on his return to London has time to go to . music hall. On Wednesday he leaves London for Peterborough. sees tho cathedral and gets to York at three o'clock.
 At York the tourist has plenty of time to visit the Minister and other historic buildings before catching tho 6:15 train to Hamburgh. He coaches through the Trossachs and takes steamer through Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond. Then the train to Glasgow.
 After dinner the hustler takes the night train out of Glasgow by way of Androssan to Belfast, reaches Dublin in the afternoon and takes the night train to Killarney.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
Tree-Bark Blankets.

They have trees for blankets in Ecuador, and they like them, too. They are fond of the firm touch of the bark against them as they sleep.
 We would probably think they were "zero in covering" and we would doubtless wake up in much bestiffened condition If we slept under wood covering.
 But the native Indians are most enthusiastic, according to J. lame son. a traveller and lecturer. who has recently returned from those parts.
 The blankets are made from tho bark of tree which is cut particular ly thin. It is pounded and moistened and then pounded some more and put out into the sun to dry. And most desirable and economical blanket 1t h. lasting anywheres from two to i've years.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
CONSTlPATION.
It's Cause and How to Cure its

Eat too much,
 Stomach feels bloated,
 All out of sorts,
 Don't feel like work to-day. Cues; Eve another case of biliousness. "Take anythinga"
 "Yes; some pills, but no results; sup, pose Pm getting ironclad. Sometimes double the dose, then they physic me SC hard Pm too weak to work. Think I'L have to try something new" "Ever try Prickly Ash Bitters'" "No; I've heard a good de.i about t but never tried it."
 "Well, you'll be pleased with the re suits"
 The purgative action of Prickly 1asf Bitters not only removes hard impac tions, gas and impurities, but it strength ens the muscular action of the bowel. which causes them to move regularly. Prick1y Ash Bittere is a bowel tonic and regulator in the truest sefse. | promotes daily evacuations, establishe: healthy movements and is the bes. known remedy for disordered digestion aatu1ence and constipated habit. D. M Blackwelder, of Litchfetd, H.. gays the Lttehfeid Ne7vs: 1T perfectly willing, il fact glad to testify to tne value of Prickly As] pitters as medicine for the kidneys, stomach end bowels. l ha, nsed it whenever neeGe anything of tte kind for the last fifteen veal and it has always given satisfaction"
 Get the genuine with the figure
 "3" ill red on front label. Sold by druggists. Price Sl.oo.
 CITY DRUG STORE. SPECIAL AGENTS
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
Must Never Drink Again.

Homer O'Neal, convicted for second degree murder has been pardoned from serving term of five years on condition that he never resume the drink habit nor ever again be arrested for any charge. The pardon was urged in a petition signed by many citizens of Jackson county and also by Dr. J. l.. Greene, su- perintendent of the Hospital for Nervous Diseases.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
nHls Goose la cooked.r

The expression, This goose Is cook. ed," appears in various forms, and means that his cause Is ruined. It has some reference to the common but erroneous opinion that "goose" Is SYNONYMOUS with fool" The idea has crept into more than one language and twill not down." It is generally understood that cooking his goose" Is a phrase which originated when the king of Sweden, on approaching hos tile town. excited the contempt of the inhabitants by the smallness of his army. To express this they hung out . goose for him to shoot at. whereup- on the king set fire to the town to "cook their goose"
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20

troubled with constipation, and have tried many remedies, all of which seemed to cause pain without giving much relief. finally tried pr. Miles Laxative Tablets and found them ex cellent. Their action is pleasant and mild, and their chocolate taste makes them easy to take I am more than glad to recommend them
 "Clean up the bowels and keep them clean," is the advice of all physicians, because they realize the danger resulting from habitual con- stipation. Do not delay too long, but begin proper curative measures.
 Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets are new remedy for this old complaint, and great improvement over the cathartics you have been using in the past. They taste like candy and work like a charm. Atrial will convince you.
 Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets are sold by ali druggists, at 25 cents q box containing 25 doses. If not found satisfactory after trial, re- turn the box to your druggist and he will return your money. ,s MILES MEDICAL CO, Elkhart. Ina
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
Notice.

There will be a meeting at Taylor's Bay (white) church on Saturday, May 16, for the pur- pose of cleaning up the cemetery. Dinner on the ground, also there will be preaching at night and services Sunday. All are in- vited who are interested in the community.
 J. I. Martin, Pastor of the Baptist Church.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-20
Ad Astra Per Renartee.

"All right" said Chollie, as he gathered himself together after her father had thrown him out of the house. "Ill have you indicted fox this"
 Assault and battery, presumer' grinned the old gentleman.
 Not on your life," said Chollie, Under the sherman act your daugh' ter and I were about to swap vows and that kick of yours was distinctly In restraint of trade!"
 And the old man was so pleased that he relented and the next day the engagement was announced.--Har ser'w. Weekly.