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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
HAVE THE FINAL DECISION
Great Men Borrow Others Brains, but
In the End Always Decide
for Themselves.

The wise man seeks the wisdom of
others. but, if also strong, decides for
himself and acts on his own judg-
ment. The unwise man relies first
and last on others, for even If he
seeks wisdom in multitude Of coun-
| sellers, he Is the plaything of the lat
est adviser and does what this man
says, no matter if it fatty contradicts
what was first advised.
There exists confusion of thought
between taking counsel and relying on
oneself. 1t appears to be thought that
asking information about ones course
from those who have information that
he has not is leaving the decision to
them. But the two things are not
the same. An intelligent or sensible
man knows that his judgment may be
biased by looking at matters only from
his own point of view or from having
insufficient data for forming a judg-
ment. But when he has consulted
friends and increased his information,
then, if strong and wise, he thinks
for himself and steers his own course.
This is the method Of such men as
Socrates and Lincoln, Napoleon,
Roosevelt and Wilson, Socrates did
not believe he was the wisest of the
Greeks, but he questioned his fellows
everlastingly until he became con-
vinced perforce that he was less I'M
wise than they. Napoleon held coun-
Gil Of war with his field marshals be-
fore every battle and heard and
weighed their every argument, but the
final decision was made by himself.
Roosevelt took his cabinet freely into
his counsel and gave weight to their
judgment, but it was he himself who
decided the course of President Roose-
welt. Mr.. Wilson, in his own pictur-
esque phrase, "borrows all the brains
he cam" but the man has yet to be
discovered who determines his judg-
ment as to what the president should
do
The wise man knows his own limi-
tations and tries to enlarge himself
through the wisdom and counsel of
others. Then, if also strong, he takes
the tiller himself and steers the ship.
Spokane Spokesman Review.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
A UNIQUE entertainment.
How to Make a Novel and interesting
Linen Shower.

At q recent linen shower given for
a charming young bride elect the gifts
were tied in red papers with fancy
ribbons in all colors and gold cords.
The presents were placed in gal
vanized tub which was prettily con-
verted into huge pie. The sides OF
the tub were covered with light brown
Grape paper. and the cover, marked
like a pie. was. made of wrapping pa
per. The usual crimped edge was out
lined with chocolate mints, and
through the central opening ribbon
from each package protruded
The mysterious looking pie proved
more interesting than did Jack Hor-
ner's. and certainly nothing could be
daintier than this homemade pie of
many surprises.
Aside from this feature was some
thing new and decidedly novel. An
ingenious girl. deeply interested in the
forthcoming nuptials. held the ribbons
and strings while the bride elect open
ed each package and. as we all know.
exhausted supply OF adjectives in
rendering thanks.
These ribbons and cords disappeared
When again seen the girl who had
taken them had tied them together in
the hit and miss fashion and crocheted
them into a solid little mat of red.
blue, pink, white, green and orange.
The extreme edge was beautiful shell
effect made with the gold cord. This
was attached to large green silk
sachet bag. filed with rose perfume
Needless to say the unique sachet will
outlast the tokens.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
H. P. MUNSON
Main Street Morrisville, vt.
Bio Tax on Woman's Estate.

1t rarely happens in Great Britat:
that woman has the disposal at ber
death of more than $5,OO0,000, but the
eighth millionaire estate to be pro.
bated during the present financial
year is that of Miss Easton of Fell
ing in Durham and Layton Manor in
Yorkshire, who died at the age Of
ninety-five. Her estate is valued for
probate at $5,39S,9O0 The duties on
this will amount to more than ST.
O50,O0O.
The only other cases recorded in re-
cent years of women who disposed at
their death Of estates over 100000
in value are Mrs. Rylands, widow Of
a Manchester warehouse owner, who
left $17,243, 400; Mrs. Lewis-Hill, wife
of Captain Lewis-Hill and widow of
Sam Lewis, the famous West end
money lender, who left S5,759,S65;
Baroness Won Hirsch, who left $780,
100000; Mrs. Alexandra Ralli, who
left $5,059,710, and Miss Ellen Morri-
son, who left s11,739,645.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
Economy
Hints
A penny saved is
a penny earned
Benjamin Franklin.
How to Exterminate the Troublesome
Cockroaches.

TATITH the approach of warm
vA/ spring weather cockroaches
" multiply rapidly and leave
their winter hiding places.
The following simple remedy recon-
mended by one Of the department of
agriculture's scientists. will unques-
tionably destroy great quantities of the
pest and keep them in check as eff
fectively as troublesome insect pow
ders and dangerous poisons:
Mix one part of plaster of paris and
three or four parts of -four. Place this
dry mixture in saucer or on a fiat
piece of wood or tin where reaches are
numerous Nearby place another hat
plate containing pure water. Supply
few inclines of wood or cardboard
from the floor to the edge of the plate
or saucer to give easy access. Float
one or two thin pieces of wood on the
water so that they will touch the edge
of the dish. The insects readily eat
the plaster mixture. become thirsty
and drink The water makes the pIas-
ter set in the intestines and kills the
roach.
Another simple trap which has been
successfully used is the following: A
deep vessel or jar is partially filed
with stale beer. for which reaches seem
to have special fondness. A num-
Der Of fat strips of rough wood are
placed at an incline against the vessel
and bent over SO that they project into
the interior few inches. The roach
es climb up the inclined sticks to get
the beer and slip off into the vessel.
There are various poisons which, it is
asserted, are fairly effective as rem
edies against reaches. The only one of
these that seems to give satisfactory
results Is phosphorus paste, sold in
the form of pills. 1t consists of sweet.
ened -four paste containing l to per
cent of phosphorus, and is spread on
bits of paper or cardboard and plared
in the runways of the reaches. This
mixture has been used very success
fully in the department of agriculture
to free desks from Croton bugs, num-
bers of the dead insects being found in
the drawers every day during the time
the poison was kept about. AS phos-
phorus is poisonous to human beings
and domestic animals. besides being
highly intiammabe, it should be used
very carefully.
Considerable relief may be gained by
a liberal use of pyrethrum powder. 1t
is not perfect remedy, however. and
Is at best but a temporary expedieDt.
1t may also be burned in an infested
apartment The smoke and vapors
generated by the burning Of this in
secticide are often more effective in
destroying reaches than the application
of the substance in the ordinary way
as powder There is no attendant
danger of explosion, and the only pre-
caution necessary is to see that the |
room is kept tightly closed for from
six to twelve hours.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
New Books at the Library

The following list of books have been
added to the Library
Forester's Daughter, Garland
Cry in the Wilderness, Waller
Captain Dams Daughter, Lincoln
Son Oh tne Hiiis, Comstock
Fortunate Youth, Locke
Treasure, Norris
Witness for the Defence. Mason
Mother Carey's CHICKENS. WicCin
When Patty Went to College. Webster
Anne of Avonlea, Mentgomerv
Sight of Western Stars, Gray
How to Live on "a Hours a Dav. Rennatt
Electricity of Today, Gibson
roems, Van Dyke
mexico, tue wonderland of the South,
Carson
New internatlonal Year Book, Colby
Nomplele noiiuay Program, Burns
Juvenile
Beginning Electricity, sbafer
Five Little Pepper Midway, Sidney
Five Little Peppers at School, Sidney
Ruth of Boston, OTIS
Stephen of Philadelphia. OTIS
Calvert of Maryland, Otis
Irish Twins, Perkins
Airship Cruising from Silver Fox Farm.
Otis
Jack, the Young Ranchman, Grinnell
Our Country's Story, Tappan
Children of the Wild, Roberts
Our Little Chinese Cousin, Headland
Torchbearer, ThurstoD
Summer, Sharp
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and
through Looking Glass, Carroll
Lire IN the GREENWOOD, Lansing
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
DO YOU SUFFER
FROM BACKACHE 7

When your kidneys are weak and
torpid they do not properly perform
their functions; your back aches
and you do not feel like doing much
of anything. You are likely to be
respondent and to borrow trouble,
just as if you hadn't enough al
ready. Don't be victim any longer.
The old reliable medicine, Hoods
Sarsaparilla, gives strength and
tone to the kidneys and builds up
the whole system. Get it today.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
How to Make Useful Washing Flute

There is an excellent washing fluid
to be made at home which will take
out all red laundry marks and rust,
Ink or mildew stains without leaving a
trace.
Boil Eve pounds OF washing soda and
a gallon of cold water While it is
boiling add a pound of chloride Of
lime. stir well and set aside to settle.
Strain through a cloth and then cork
up the flIsd in a jug. Put the stained
clothes in ten quarts OF water or
enough to cover them. with two hand
fuls Of shaved soap and two cupfuls
of the fluid
II the stains do not disappear when
the clothes have boiled awhile add a
little more of the fluid. but not too
much because IL will eat into the
goods IL the mixture is too strong.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
What Allied the Poor Prelate.

A cardinal, in conversation with a
prelate whose whole study was how
to obtain promotion, happened to
remark that he always enjoyed good
health. "Ah," said the other, how dc
you manage that? For my part, am
always ailiug." Why" replied the
cardinal, the reason is that | wear
my hat on my head, put you have il
in your heart
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
Politically Speaking.
II 7 500 your fatharoD

shall see your fatherP
"Oh, no." said the politicians daugh.
ter. Necessary to choice, one"
"Then l am the groom electT
"You are. And, Harold"-
Eyes, dear"
81 shall expect you to keep some of
these prediction promises you've been
making. "-Kansas City Journal.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
DON'T FORGET THE COW

She having hard time You stuffed with strong
all winter and her needs to1i KOW KURE COW TONE
will help her wonderfully from until grass and will absolutely
lessen of her and 81 co.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-07-08
MILKLESS CALVES

The modern calf if raised economically does the
of whole milk You can't afford milk when
stitute for milk which will raise better calf less Sounds
but it BLATCHFORDS CALF MEAL
milk substitute and be used successfully with whole milk
pound $00 pound bag $3.50 per pound Try
md you'll be
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
silly Politics

Last week was assaied rather
strongly some of the methods used by
certain Prouty partisans to compass
the defeat Of Senator Dillingham;. Tn.
fair tactics have not been the sole re-
sort of one party in this fight, by any
means During the past week two
rank instances on the Dillingham; side
have been noted The FIRST of these
was circular issued by the Republi.
can state committee attacking Prouty
for alleged oppression Of two labor
ers employed in an electric light
plant he owns IN Bradford It was a
small very small missile to throw
at best, even If supported by the facts
which it manifestly wasn't. as Mr..
Prouty soon showed
The other instance was an asinine
attempt by the Dillingham; club OF
Waterbury to round up the Metho-
dlsts for the Montpelier candidate.
a Dear Brother" letter was sent by
the secretary of this club to Metho.
Gist pastors throughout the state ask
Ing for list of Methodist voters.
Following this came a circular signed
by the three Methodist district super
intendents and addressed in the form
OF an open letter to Methodist yot-
ers. The alleged purpose of the eli
cular was to counteract efforts made
TO convey the idea that the Meth
odist church was opposing Dilling-
ham because Of his relations with
Senator Smoot
This charge. rank as it was, did
not deserve notice in such way.
The entrance OF church as such in
to active politics through official acts
or manifestos of its leaders is a new
thing in Vermont and bound to be re.
scented, as ii should be. Even Metho-
disis TO whom the appeal was ad
dressed denounced H. Mr.. billing
ham has the confidence and received
the support of most of his fellow
churchmen. naturally The Mormon
tax made no impression on them. or
on any other sensible and thinking
men, but the cracking of the church.
mans whip could no; be taken hind.
~. More important than who wins
ar an election is that the political
game shall be played decently-Ran.
dolph Herald and News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
BELLOWS FALLS FIRE
Department Store Quilted With a
Loss of $4,000

Bellows Falls, Nov. S,-A fire,
which caused approximately $4,000
damage, was discovered early yester-
day morning in the Boston store, in
the brick block owned by Mrs. Nina
J. Aldrich. 1t is believed the fire
started from furnace, in which a
clerk had been burning paper and
cardboard yesterday morning. Be
fore the fire apparatus arrived the
flames had gained good Roadway,
The rear of the building, which is
at the south end of the square, backs
on a terrace and there are no Win
dows in the rear, making 1t necessary
for the firemen to work from the
front of the block. Water was pour
ed in the basement from the front
but not for some time did the firemen
learn that they were hitting a parti-
ton near the front of the basement
and not reaching the flames.
The store was heavily stocked with
all kinds of dry goods and the con
tents of the first floor are total loss
by fire and water On the second
floor, in which were the corset, mil
linery and suit departments the stock
that was not water-soaked was badly
damaged by smoke.
The basement of f. w. Browns
grocery next north the Boston store
was filled to depth of two feet with
water Seven hundred bags Of salt
were completely dissolved by the
water Cereals, canned goods, pola
toes and other merchandise were
damaged or destroyed.
Fenton & Hennessey's furniture
store was filled with smoke and ii is
the loss is from $4,000 to
$4,000. The news stand, owned by F.
c. Winnewisser, next south the de-
partment store was damaged some
what by smoke The loss of each
firm is practically covered by in
surance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
Blanket Bath Robes Sl.9S

Mace from Celebrated Beacon
Blankets, soft. warm and slightly.
Floral and Indian designs; wioe
variety Of colors. All sizes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10

Brown Corduroy model our bes
skirt makers Other kris including of sizes in wide variety
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
GERMAN CASUALTY LIsr
Three Aviators Numbered Among
Those Killed

The German casualty list issued in
Berlin Saturday brought the total
number of names contained in last
weeks reports up to about $500.
Hospital records show that very
large proportion of the wounded
have returned to duty. The latest
casualty list records the killing Of
three German aviators and the
wounding of six others by hostile air
men. Those who lost their lives
were Aviator Bowles, who was killed
at St. Ernie, France, on October II
and Lieuts Won Kleyst and Mcneil
who had been listed as missing since
their fight to Amiens on October 3.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
Unquentoi

is an antisiptlc healing ointment for
the treatment of eczema and all skin
diseases. II contains no harmful
drug. yet is a powerful germiclde ans
healing emollient Much study and
many experiments have proven re-
peatedly that no remedy can compare
with Ungueniol for the quick relief
and positive cure Of eczema and skin
troubles. Harold W. Cole Pharma-
cist
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
Silk eliicOaiS at 81 9S

Messs'ioe or Twill Silks. cor
rect models, right. medium and
dark oclors. Silk Jersey and
Pussy Willow Silk Petiicolts,
SOS u SIS 90.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10

Gloves clouds booming
Gloves Mocha Gloves CamOS Gloves SILK Gloves ChamoSehe
Cashmere and Wool Gloves broad variety.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
THE NEW DANCE STEPS
Demonstrated by Walter r.. Stanton
Saturday Evening

Saturday Evening
Walter II. Stanton demonstrated
his abilities as a master instructor
in the new dances at Foresters hall
Saturday evening his efforts were
pleasing and were enthusiastically
ipplauded by large and apprecia-
audience. Mr. Stanton's class viii
form tomorrow evening at o'clock.
The outlook for a large class is al
present very encouraging the instruc
tons will be followed by dancing
Adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
NOTICE =!

We have received our new line Of
fell and winter samples from which
we are ready to make Ladies' and
Gents garments al very reasonable
prices.
Alterations, cleaning and pressing
a specially.
Nathan Levin.
1870 North st. Tel 29l-W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10

Have you ever felt the RELIEF of
wearing perfect fitting glasses? If
not our new Fits U Eye glasses will
be revelation Of comfort to YOU.
Proper fitted glasses at proper prices.
Dr. soIomoa's Optical ParIor, SOC
Main St, Bennington, Vt, Hours s to
s daily.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
Rain SkeaderS al $500

Women S gnarant &c d K ain
Goats. mspnish m odels, Tan,
Olive and Tweed mixtures. Other
lain coats in wide variety up to
$1,000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
DRYSDALE'S

Exceptional Waists al $lgO
Chic, new styles, Lawns,
Batistes, Voiles R attn e S
Cords and Wells.
Some thirty styles to choose
from. Ali sizes, "a to A
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-10
Splesdid Bingham
House Dresses al si.OO

A new lot just received.
Made from a good grade OF
Dress Ginghams; wide choice
of patterns, high or low neck;
all sizes, "a TO "A.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

FTOOr Fhn
seats, open a window, or go out for fresh air. The people in a
crowded church or hall usually remain only an hour or two, and
are not kept still and at hard mental work during this period. I'm
the school, on the contrary, each room must contain from thirty
TO sixty children for five hours a day; no one can move about at
will; the boy farthest from the fire must be kept comfortable
without overheating the boy next to the stove; every corner of
the room must be lighted well on even the darkest day, and yet
no direct sunlight must fall on any pupils book: ten to twenty
times the amount of fresh air needed in a dwelling room must
be brought into a school room, and yet no child must be in a draft.
The following good features are illustrated in above cut:
l. No windows are in front of or to the right of the pupils.
:. The windows are grouped on the left, with thin mulions
between, allowing a strong light to come from the pupils left.
The windows behind the pupils are lowered, thus shutting out the
light while providing ventilation.
J. The windows are high at the bottom so that the air
passes evenly over the room; there is not more breeze near the
window than passes throughout the room.
q. The windows are high at the top, allowing the air to
escape from the room at the place of greatest pressure.
ANY rural district of Texas that is planning TO build a school
house may secure, by writing to the State University at Austin,
q free bulletin on one, two, or three-room school buildings. If
desired, plans and specifications accompany the bulletin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02
Horrible Devastation In NORTH
Oh Japam By Recent Earthquake
Increased Serious Of Starred JdpS

fiSxOciGfcd Press COrrcSp0ndrRcC.l
Toxic. Japan. May 1.-The plight at
poor japanese in the north who have
been suffering from famine has been in
creased by the disastrous earthquake Of
March which caused great devastation in
a zone of about ~ miles square around
Akita on the island rf Iiondo. The city
was damaged only slightly but in the
country nine towns and fortv-nnc vii
lagos were seriously damaged. some vii
lagos being entirely annibilatetl. About
| 900 houses were completely DESTROYED
and abont 100 persons We're killed. ac-
%corling Ia the latest reports.
The earthquake came M dawn. The mo
tion was horizontal nj first. hut after
twenty seconds turned into a violent per
pcndicular movement greatly increasing
in velocity until il broke the scismo-
graphs. The upward movement. which j.
particularly feared in Japan. caused
hundreds Of houses to collapse and scores
IF people were crushed to death. hav-
ing no time Ia escape. The a%ffrightcd
people who suctsslcd in getting ont.
rushed 10 the railroad i'm an attempt to
escape from the earthquake belt. but
found the rails blocacd with stones and
earth. Dangerous holes and trenches
were opened in the streets from which
rose a cloud If dust and debris.
Several thrilling tales were told by
survivors. At lodowaka the house If a
wealthy resident caught fire and the
family IT five and three others were
burned alive. The two storicd house Of
Santaro Saito nj Arahamura was RACED
10 the ground. His family ~ five and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-05-02

three Others were asleep a. the first
floor with four guests upstairs. When
the buildings was falling the men up
stairs managed "a crawl from the de-,
ris and began 70 search for those below.
Five were taken out injured. but three
others. including the master ~ the house
his son and servant. were found dead
Faithful 90 the memory of the EN-
peror. one If the first acts ~ the mayor
iof Kowakubi which was wiped out by
the disaster. was Ia rush "a the Hill top
and recover the imperial flag floating ON
u shrine that had been dedicated 10 the
late emperor Mutsuhit0.
A Jai anesc reporter who made n "trip
through the devastated district found
misery and pathos. Some victims had
iercctcd hutS i'm the road way where fhe
mud was knee deep. lie found the VII
Iagc az Kowakubi i'm absolute darkness
except where a few struggling lights
fcchly showed n scene ~ destruction. Not
one If the one hundred and forty houses
remained intact. n score Of people had
been instantly killed and eighty were
nlpTt vi itS~ S'Nti'iN ihlhi'h- INV lfNt
master had gone mad from seeing the
violent death Of his wife
4 few days after the earthquake the
long extinct volcano on Mount Chokai
suddenly became active. The mountain
which j. near the coast and overlooks
the sea Of Japan il known a. the Full
Of .Atika. It's summit is covered with
snow even in midsummer. a great mass
of smoke and fire suddenly burst from
the southwest crater. and scared heaven
ward.