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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
Loves Labor Lost.

what on earth has become OF my
mecrschaum pipey" inquired an invet-
crate smoker.
We'll. my dear" his wife replied.
1T was getting awfully discolored. so
gave il coat 81 white enamel. and
i is not quite dry VET
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

Ion sALE-14 room colonial house. slate
roof. extra good cellar with concrete bot
tom, barn 3ox24; acres of good land, 2 cis-
tsrps. nne soring of water and good well, 10
apple trees. variety of other fruit. This proT.
erty Is within easy walking distance of North
Bennington trolley. Price 5000. Easy terms
Nash h Butchins. 51tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

EOR sALE-And must be sold before Jsnu-
airy )st to close an estate. nearly new five
room house, with slate roof. one-i ourth acre of
good land, shed, hen house and good garden,
considerable personal property This property
10 within i've inmates walk of North Benniug-
ton trolley. Any reasonable offer viii be con-
sidered. Nash & Hutchius. 57t.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
SANTA CLAUS AT Y. W. c.
With Christmas Tree and
Things 20 Eat.

Santa Claus seems to be
special plans for the boys an
IN Bennington this year. TO
the special aid of the Kings
tiers and the Civic League
big community tfee. NE cXpeC
40 tho Young Woman club
Christmas week 10 trim a %
at least seventy-fve boys ant
VINO may not have had ono nd
Ms Santa Claus and some
friends are going 10 serve ca'
sandwiches.
You know Santa is always sled
a little extra help at such r-
and "a any Of the committee g.
visit YOU. won't you Oct them X cv
what sou are willing 60 do.
The committee in charge are SIS.
Amos. Miss Streeter. Ms Wh -s
Mrs. Ahelrn and Mrs iarwoul
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

FOR sALE-Modern house with eight rooms
barn 35x35, wagon h. use 2ox30. hen house
sx2e. heu house Sxl0. splen il garden. variety
OF fruit. running water in house from never
hfing spring. This property u only minutes
walk from itation. Price ss.s00. Nash a
Hutshins. Fire insurance. rents collected.
propsry cared for and appraised. No cha ge
FOR hitting proI erty. 57tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
f MPEROR WILLIAM
REPORTED HI Of
PNEUMONIA
Official Announcement Has Been
Made in berlin
ARTILLERY FIGHTING IN FRANCE
Cruiser 6reslau Appears off Ssbastc-
pol But is Driven Out
To Sea

Berlin, via the Hague, Dec. g.
Kaiser Wilhelm is afflicted with pneu.
monia and is seriously ILL., Following
the statement that the Kaiser was sur
fering from bronchial catarrh, the
official announcement that his illness
had been diagnosed as pneumonia
was made today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
A Hard Colo

cue to a sudden change in the wealth
er. exposure or any cause. n neglect.
ed. may lead to serious lung troubles.
Keep Downs Elixir in the medicine
cupboard, and take before the cold
develops into pneumonia. or con
sumption becomes seated. Sold
eserywhere
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
No Bears.

Language is a queer thing. You
speak Of your fOrbears~
Yes
And yet you insist thst We are de-
scended from monkeys 90 Louisville
Courier Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
Overhead Economy,

I'VE must cut down our overhead ex-
pense"
Ny husband cried. with manner most
impressive.
And when l asked him what he meant he
said.
MY dear. find your hat bills most ex-
cessive."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

4 friend Of ourS went out as repre-
sentative OF a business firm. lie pre-
scented his card.
I'm one Of the firm" said he.
Which .onet" said they.
We'll. it's Wilson * Co. said he.
I'm the and - Milwaukee Free
Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
Low PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR sALk

POR sALH-Farm OF % acres, 30 acre, tilla-
" land. 20 acres pasture. WITH never fail
NJ watsr from nice trout stream, 10 acres OF
Wesoland. good " room ~ story house. good
set or outbuildings, cistsrn in house and good
wei IN yard. good variety OF fruit, very de-
sirapis location on the main road, two miles
tsom statiou and four miles from North BEN
nnason. large lawn With beautifulshade trees
ms place for summer home, or an Au,omohile
. arh. Price sl,Soo; Easy terms. Nash s. Hut, b.
4S 5}tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

There was an old codger named Grew.
Whose puns made his friends rather blue.
lie was eating one day.
And the cook heard him say.
There's a hair in this here rabbit stew.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

THAT beauty expert is a fake"
Why
Wanted ~ give me some wrinkles
on how TO look young = Baltimore
American.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

ESk sALE-Farm of 80 acres good set of
= huxdugs, wood enough for home use new
or failing water, located miles from South
Sbsnsonry. Price for bare fam $2,00-with
geSd team young horses. COWS. al: farm NJ
toets, sLoOV. Nasn y Hutchins. 5tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

Petrograd, Dec. 9.-The T
German cruiser Breslau is ag'
Grating in the Black Sea. h
the Breslau appeared OFF Sebs
but was driven to sea by coasi
lery and arecplane bombs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

FOR SALE-State Line farm of 40 acres
20 acre farm, mile from station and troi.
lov, price S2,f0l. 100 acre farm. 2 miles from
Benpington. prics 1900. 40 acre farm adjoin-
"a village or Old BENNINGTON. price IS 600
DE building lots In all parts OF the village. No
charge for listing propsrty. Nash Hutehin.,
h1tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont snow or rain tonight or
Thursday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

Paris. Dec. 9.-Thc artillery en
gagement from the coast to the Is.
is in progress today. The adv ut GO
in this method of fighting is
ent in favor OF the French vi
made appreciable advances,
ing to the report issued by
Office
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
BOWLING SCORES

Mohawks Defeated the ESP ia
Church BY Small Margin
The Mohawks defeated the 3 plst
church team on the ~" alIeya ast
night to 2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

Pie blessedness OF misery Of odd
age Is often lmf tue extract % cur past
life DE Maisire
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

Tonight the Big Mil roll the Hiu-
sides. Thursday night the Scale
Works roll the Baptist church End
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

HOR sALF-One nve year old horse X nd and
1 fearless; one new top wagon; one dog cart
and harness; one new cutter, whips, robes and
htSnksts. Inquire Ill Adams ST., Id J. Robin
sOn 45t6a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
Givina Him a Tip.

Jack at 1870 p. m)-Can | get You
20 say ycsy
Maud (stifling a yawnl--That depends
on your question. Try asking me II |
am slccpy.-St. Louis Globe Dcmocrat.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

Lon sALE-Twc fox hound puppies, eight
= months old. Kentucky and Eut n y ak
" strain. Finely bred. They must tie seen TO
be appreciated Ready 10 run now. Call or
phone Harold Dean, SO. SALISBURY. Phone
4e2A A5.O'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

EOR SALE = One set new light lumber
tlsighs with pole-brake. One set second
hsnd traverse sleighs. with pole, almost new.
Uns nkht driving harness. In luire OF Jas.
Fer, Stone shop. t1t5'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

Ron sALE- Christmas trees, evergreens and
spruce boughs fer grave coverings prices
rssseaaRls. -HQlton BIKES, wood'ord Ci.Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

EoR sALE-Hulled corn brown bread and
4 hominy. Rouert Cakes, Grove strict.
Tel 1AlX l6ts-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09
LOST

I .OST-Between waloomsac Inn and An
- th0Dy switch station, q pair Of gias es m
case. Finder please notify W. VI. Douslsss
Fillmore Farms. as
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-09

ROR SALE About twenty barrels of fine
pstatocs. Inquire j. b. Parsons. L. d.,
Tsyn. 5'tG'
Williams news., 1914-12-03
F. M. GOLD WILL
 OPEN 4 LAW OFFICE

Between now and the first of the year F. M. Gold will open a law office in Williams and will take up the general practice of law. He will make a speciality of land law and has made ar engagements with a leading firm of attorneys in Phoenix who will look after any business that might come up before either the State Land Commission or the U. s. Land Office. For short time he will occupy the office now used by Judge Harben and later will have his office in the south room of the building near the News office.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
THE NORTHERN ARIZONA
 HOME GARDEN

Few persons living in Northern Arizona appreciate the possibilities of growing fruits and vegetables for home use. Late blooming, quick maturing varieties of tree fruits. hardy bush fruits and rapid grow ing garden truck varieties should be selected. Where space for plant ing is limited dwarf forms of tree fruits are more preferable than standard. These forms also permit the use of the entire space for the permanent planting since they be- gin to bear at a very early age
 Small trees on the whole are per. haps preferable for the city-lot gar den. since their care and the control of pests is less exacting of the care taker than with larger plants.
 Bush fruits should be trained in such a manner as to give partial protection against freezes and frosts during the winter. The growing of garden vegetables Is perhaps less difficult, since planting may be de- layed until the last date of severe frosts, giving the plants slight pro lection thereafter. By the use of cold frames and hot beds and the growing of quick-maturing plants large yields may be secured from very limited areas.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
BEETHOVEN PROGRAM

One of the most interesting greetings of the Club year was held Monday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Robinson, when some of the most serious works of Beethoven were presented by different members of the Music Department. While the attend ance was not as large as had been expected, the members and guests showed their hearty ap- preciation of the program. given below
 Beethoven's Fifth (and most famous) Symphony arranged for piano, Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Lee
 Turkish March
 "Polonaise" Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Wells
 From the Land of the Sky Blue Water
 The Little Gray home in the West.
 Mrs. Rittenhouse
 Rondo in G
 Mrs. Greene
 Senate Pathetique
 Mrs. Wells
 The range of Beethoven's gen. jus is so far flung, covering as it does, Compositions for every in- strument, that it Is hard to ob- tain full appreciation without hearing more of his works than were given.
 However, the Fifth Symphony stands as one of the greatest of the nine, as does his Sonata Pathetique for piano among his piano works.
 The two duets showed Beet hoven's lighter touch, while the Rondo displays in entirety his unsurpassed genius for trans fornsag. simple scales and phras- ing into a work of rare beauty
 Arias from his one opera ''Fidelo" being unavailable, the vocal numbers were chosen as a pleasant variety to instrumental program.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
HOW 4 DRY FARMER WON
 SWEEPSTAKES ON POTATOES

Nature has endowed certain sec tions of Arizona with immense agri- cultural wealth. Indifferent farm ing methods have held back the proper development of these dis tricts until it is a common impress sion tn roughout the state that only the sections supplied with an abund- ance of water have any chance to succeed in farming. One man, however, who has more courage than the average farmer, has faith in Arizona's possibilities and has applied good common sense meth ods of tillage to piece of so-called worthless land in Northern Arizona with striking results Prof. A. M. McOmie, Assistant Agriculturist of the University of Arizona Agricul- tural Experiment Station, tells how he did it. In the first place, he learned when very young the inn portance of deep fall blowing.
 The most common source of fail ure in dry-farming is shallow spring blowing. For various reasons farm CTS put off until the last minute the performance of any of their field operations and blowing suffers along with the rest. Why should we fall blow? First, all soils have been derived from the breaking down of the country rock by agencies of frost and water, sunshine, wind and growing plants In soil im- provement we may utilize all of these agencies. Very important in Northern Arizona Is the alternate freezing and thswing of the water in the crevices and openings in the soil. It Is a common experience for farmer to go out on his plowed field in the spring after it has been properly fall plowed to see the mel low crumbled, sponge-like, condition of his soil. Usually eis not aware that, after he finishd the last fur row early in the fall, nature work ed while he slept for the improve ment of his soil. He observes that the seed bed on such a piece of ground is nicely competed, full of moisture and easy to work. He further noticed that with thorough disking and twice over with the harrow he can follow up with his drill and plant seeds, while his less thrifty neigh bor, who believes in spring blowing, is two weeks later
 with his planting.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
Teachers Examination

 The regular examination of ap plicants for regular and special certificates will be held at the of- flee of the County School Superin- tendent, at Flagstaff, Arizona, on Monday and Tuesday, December 7th, and Sth, 1914.
 Two sessions each. from S.3O to 12 A. M. and from LOO to 4:3O P. NJ.
 No fee charged. All materials furnished.
 N. G. Layton County School Superintendent.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Support your home paper. Sub- scribe for the News.
 Read the advertising in this paper and save money on your purchases.
 Mrs. M. A. Young has accepted position with Babbitt Poison Co. as cashier.
 For Sale Horse, saddle and bridle, for particulars see
 A. w. Youngblood
 Nick Perkins. of the Bar Cross cattle company, spent Thank sgiv- ing with Geo. H. Barney and family.
 McDonalds 400 Chocolates and other confections just received.
 All fresh stock at Rabbit Pol son Co.
 MT. and Mrs Ed Hamilton left for Phoenix in their Auto on Tuesday morning. They will be goue about a week.
 Miss Frances Wolfe who has been visiting relatives in Ness, Kansas, and other eastern points returned to Williams Saturday.
 Mrs F. E Orr who has been visit ing with the home folks for the past week returned to her home at the Canyon Tuesday.
 Mrs. Willis, of Providence R. l., mother of Chas. Willis, arriv- ed in Williams Saturday to spend the winter with her son.
 w. R. Buoy was in from the Can yon Friday. MT. Buoy is we'll pleased with the fact that Gov. Hunt was re eletced.
 Patrick Boyce and his sister Grace were down from Flagstaff the last of last week visiting their Uncle c. E. Boyce. Patrick and his sis ter are attending the Normal at Flagstaff.
 Dr. Ward of the Ward Optical Company of Los Angeles Eye sight Specialist is at the Grand Canyon Hotel until Friday even ing. Dr. Ward makes regular visits to this city every three months. A number of our rep resentative citizens are his pa- irons, and the work he does is giving general satisfaction.
 Call and and see him if your eyes are troubling you in any way. Examination and Consultation free.
 Continued on 3rd. page)
Williams news., 1914-12-03

It is estimated that nearly five thousand more officers and men are needed to fully man all of the war vessels of the United States that possess an actual military value. All of the bat tleships now under construction are to use fuel til. It is. esti- mated that this year, 30, 900, 0t0 gallons of this fuel will be used.
 County Attorney c. B.. Wilson was transacting business in Will- jams Wednesday.
Williams news., 1914-12-03

Parcels Post Service has been resumed with all the European countries with which the United States has parcels post conven- tions with the exception of Bel gium, Turkey and parts of Northern and eastern France in which countries the war makes the resumption of this service as yet impossible.
 One woman missed'the entertain ment last Monday because she did not read the News. It pays to keep posted.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
GREAT RECLAMATION
 PROJECT UNDER WAY
California and Eastern Cap italists Plan to Put Large Tract in Gila Valley Under Irrigation.
PHoEN1x, ARIZONA, DEC. 3.

A A1CiSAN1-N3 <AhlLoNAs bEt.
 Arizona s first withdrawal of pub. lie lands under the provisions of the so-called Carey Act bids fair to eliminate in an important reclama- tion enterprise, according to Chair man Mulford Winsor, of the State Land Commission. The withdraw al for this project includes about 10000 ac res of bottom and mesa land on the south side of the Gi1a river, near Palomas, in Yuma coun- ty, which it is planned to irrigate by huge pumps, after developing the underflow of the Gila river.
 The Gila, which supplies surface waters for irrigation only at irregu- lar intervals, and generally lays off when the water is most needed. is known to always carry great slp- ply of under ground waters.
 In the proposed Carey enterprise near Palomas it is designed to de- velop these waters by means of a series of connected pits extending across the river channel. With a supply once provided, the pumping Of the water and it's conveyance to the land to be irrigated is consider ed Very s imple engineering prob- lem.
 California and Eastern capitalists of large means are prepared to carry the work on to completion, follow ing detailed engineering investi- gation, as required by the regula- tions of the State Land Commission which has charge of all Carey Act projects in the State, and the De- partment of the Interior, which must finally approve the project before title to the lands can pass.
 These capitalists are represented by s. H: Woodruff, Los Angeles capitalist who has been successful with many large enterprises and who is enthusiastic ever the pros poets of the Palomas project.
 Followingfcnm pletion of the en- gineering investigation by the pro- molers of the enterprise, and the srbniission to the State Land Com mission not only of the detailed maps and plans setting forth the physical features of the project, but also the charges, terms and assess ments to be imposed upon water users, the Commission will make a similar investigation for the pur- pose of satisfying itself of the pro j..ct's feasibility. Following the Commission approval, application will be made for permanent segre- 2 ,.ion of tbe land included within what is at present merelya temper ary withdrawal to permit the ex- alIiinaliu:,s referred tu he bonds of the project. secured by the land coming under it, will then be cold by tine Commission, a contract let for the construction of tn works, and the lands disposed oi to settf' IS on the sasy ter ms permitted ui-der the Carey Act.
 According to Mr. Ninsor there are several splendid opportunities for irrigation enterprises on both sides of the Gila river from western Maricopa county to the Colorado. which will some day be realized.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
WELCH'S STATEMENT
 UNDER SEARCHL|GHT
Robert Postle gives Further Details of Alleged ''Roll-
 ing"-Discredits Welch's
 Statement to News Re-
 porter

Complete Statement Follows Williams, Arizona, Nov. 28, 1914
 Editor Williams News,
 Williams, Arizona.
 Sir
 There appeared an article in your paper last week entitled 'Laboring.M Man Rolled For $4OO. ". which contains about as much transformation as it is possible to crowd into a single column, and since presume it is not your intention to wilfully do any man or set of men palpable in justice, 1 take this means of ac- quainting you with the facts with reference to this matter as far as I personally am aware, of the same.
 It is my custom to relieve the regular bartender during the noon hour at the Majestic saloon in order to permit him to obtain lunch. About 12 o'clock, noon, Saturday, November 21st., a gentleman by the name of Welch appeared in the saloon consider ably under the influence of iq- uor. He walked in while I was on duty and ordered up the drinks for all present, running his hand into his pockets and scattered considerable gold over the bar in payment of the same. After paying for the drinks, his money was picked up and re- turned to him. He then hired an automobile from a well-known resident of Williams and started out to find a person whom he designated as the Dutch Girl. :" After finding this person and giving her, as 1 have been in- formed, about $15.00 and a watch, he returned to the saloon, threw $25. % or $500 in gold on the bar and again ordered up the drinks for the house. His mon- ey was again picked up and re- stored to him, but out of a ten dollar gold piece he paid for the drinks ordered. When he went to leave the bar, the regular bar tender, who had returned in the meanwhile, called MT. Welch back to the bar and picked up a five dollar gold piece which had been given him in change when he bought the drinks, and re- stored 1t to him. Wefch then went into the wine-room and rang the bell for more drinks and a deck of cards, saying at the time that he wanted to play poker. 1 an ;wered the ring of the bell, and when he said he wanted to play poker, I told him there would be no poker playing. While Welch was under the in- fiuence of liquor, he was at no time boisterous or disorderly. Realizing that he was intoxicat- ed, in company with William Me Coy, one of the proprietors of the Majestic, 1 tried to protect him from spending his money recklessly and we both insisted upon him placing his money in the safe. This he consistently refused to do. He continued to patronize the different bars, but l did not meet him again until about one o'clock that night, after the dance at Babbitt-Pol- sons warehouse, which 1 attend ed. I met him on the street at that time hunting a room, and he told me that he had no mon ey. was in company with Will jam Morgan at the time, and when Welch said that he had no money. Morgan replied, What is that in your pocket? 1 hear Continued on last page)