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The Spectator., 1914-11-10
Short Course In Agriculture.

The Short Course in Agricul- ture, dealing with facts in re- gard to farming in Arkansas, is designed to meet the needs of those who are engaged in pro- ducing crops and live stock in this state.
 Diversification is the key note to the short course. The direct way in which diversification can be put into effect on Arkansas farms, the adaptation of crops to the various systems of farming, how many acres to devote to each crop, what kind of live stock and how many head can be main- tained, are some of the practical things emhasized. In fact con- else outline of the factors involv- ed in practical handling of the farm is the basis for the course. Only those things which have a direct bearing upon the profit able management of the farm are included.
 Who should attend
 Every man or boy who expects to operate a farm should take ad- vantage of this opportunity to secure in the shortest possible time that information which will aid him very materially in mak- ing a profit on the farm.
 Who can attend
 Any one of sixteen years of age or over with common school training may attend the Short Course iu Agriculture.
 Why you should attend
 Every man who makes farm ing successful must, among oth- CT things, accomplish the follow ing:
 Make The Soil Produce Crops Proftably: Drainage. tillage, cover crops, crop rotation. and fertilization increase crop pro- duction. The course in soils eX- plains how these things are ac- complished-
 Grow the Right Field Crops:- Oats, wheat, corn, cowpeas. soy beans, and numerous other crops are adapted to Arkansas soils when given proper attention. The methods involved and the crop are explained in the course in farm crops.
 Select the Best Animals:- The course in live stock judging explains how and why. Waste no Feed:-The course in feeding and live stock man. agement points out the most economic methods of feeding and managing live stock. Save the Cattle from Texas Fever, the Hogs from Cholera. and Learn to Treat Common Diseases of Live Stock at Home:-The treatment of these diseases is made clear in the course in Veterinary Science.
 Grow Orchard and Garden Crops and Make the Living at Home: The orchard and garden crops adapted to Arkansas soils and how to produce them to best advantage are outlined in detail Tn Horticulture.
 Sharpen the Flows and Mend the Machinery at Home: e:-The course in blacksmith shop work makes the machinery problem of the farm easy.
 Practical facts along other lines can be secured by the stu dents attending this Short Course in Agriculture.
 The cost of the course The only cost of the course is matriculation fee of $500. Aside from this the only cost to the students will be the actual room and board. Many students can secure room and board at 1oxx,.ko~:oo c.. 011 nn .o~>.
The Spectator., 1914-11-10
Unkind.

Unkind.
 q wonder how many men will be made unhappy when I marry?' said the firt. How many do you expect to marry?" answered her dearest friend.-Man Lacht
The Spectator., 1914-11-10
The cost of the course

The only cost of the course is a matriculation fee of $500. Aside from this the only cost to the students will be the actual room and board. Many students can secure room and board at the dormitories for $16.00 per month. Only few books are re- quired.
The Spectator., 1914-11-10

J. s. HACKLEI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

WAR NEWS SUMMARY
News OF the War Up to This Morning
Told Briefly

The battle for the possession OF
Ypres continues with violence. the
British REFUSING continued German
attacks According to the Official
Press Bureau, this battle will rank
high in British annals. The British
troops have held their town for three
weeks under artillery hre that goes
one night and day.
The French war Office reports that.
following the capture Of niymude, The
Germans attempted Il forward move
ment but were repulsed, and that the
Germans now hold only small strip
OF territory OF one point on the left
bank of the User. Progress by the
Allies at other points IN the battle
line are reported.
German army headquarters reports
that progress is beinG made south Of
Dixmude, and that east OF Ipres 700
French soldiers and 4 number Of ma
chine guns have been captured.
The Russi1r army undar Gen. Rem
ueukampH. opci ating IN East
has captured JOHANNESBURG, ana now
controls he frontier "a DAD from
Lyck to Soldau. The Russian Gener-
al Stan announces that the siege OF
Przemysl has been resumed.
A force OF 5000 Austrians, who
crossed the Danube into Servia, was
cut to pieces, 2,O00 being taken pris
oners.
Petrogfad declares that Armenians
In large numbers are joining the Rus.
sian forces operating against the
Turks. Fighting continues along the
frontier with both sides claiming vie
tories Berlin reports that the Turks
have captured the Notifications or
El-Arish, Egypt.
Details of the battle between the
German commerce destroyer Emden
and the Austrian cruiser Sydney show
that the Sydney's superior speed Of
two knots enabled her to make her
own range in the running fight and
smash the German ship with shell
gro.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
NO DATE YET FIXED
FOR EVACUATION
OF VERA Cruz
American Troops Will Remain
Until Conditions are Settled
SITUATION is COMPLICATED
Affairs OF Country Wrapped In
Tanele Of Plots and
Counterplotes

Washington, Nov. 13-Presldent
Wilson and Secretary Bryan have de-
cided not to fix date for the evacua-
ton OF Vera Cruz by the American
troops until ii is determined what
faction can dominate that section of
Mexico sufficiently to carry out the
guarantees asked by the United
States as prerequisite to its with
drawal.
The Washington government does
not desire to interfere in any way
with the tangled controversy which
has arisen between the various mil
ltary chieftains. but administration
officials showed plainly yesterday
their chagrin at the fact that the sew
eral generals who wrote their names
on the Mexican flag recently, kissing
1t as a pledge that they would abide
by the acts OF the convention at Ag.
uascalientes have now repudlatet.
their oaths, refusing to support Gel.
Eulalio Gutierrez selected as provis.
ional president. The United States
will continue its custom of dealing
with each element that Is In do facto
control OF certain territory. Spec
ial agents are accompanying Gen.
Gutierrez, Gen. villa and Gen. Car.
lama. From all these representa-
ives came advices yesterday reflect
ing the uncertainty and doubt which
enveloped the general situation
On the alignment of the various
chieftans depends whether civil war
viii result In earnest. Should n ma
jority or the more powerful leaders
side with the convention. Carranza,
OF course, will be compelled by force
OF arms to relinquish power. II will
take several days for the situation to
shape itself definately, however, and
Mexico, according to official reports.
is wrapped in tangle of plots be-
tween the two elements in their con.
test TO win the support OF the more
important military chieftains.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
A CARD

To the Public:
Inasmuch as the issue of tickets TO
the entertainment at the Methodist
church next Monday night is limited
we suggest that all who are strong
enough to stand continuous laughter
buy their tickets at once.
Miss Ross has been 10 Bennington
many times and always draws big
and appreclative audiences. The
musical program will he under the
direction of Psof. Il. Il. Long and will
be of exceptional merit. Tickets have
been placed at the low price OF %
cents each and may be had from
members Of the Brotherhood or at
Gibcons or Griswold's store.
&. @. Walker
II. ! Haskins,
w. +. Vickery,
Committee
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
MORE DEER SHOT
Bucks Are Hanging at Three Camps
In Mountains East OF the Village

Bucks Are Hanging at Three Camps
In Mountains East Of the Village
Bucks are hanging at three camps
In the mountains TO the east OF the
village. Deer have been killed by
members OF the party camped at
"The Lyons Den" about mile east
of Lake Hancock. Marden r. Nichols
and d. II. D. Jeuhey who have been
hunting in the Dunyille territory,
have also secured buck and Edward
Whitney and Donald Emmerton who
have been working the same terri
tory have also been successful.
Four bears, apparently two old
members or the bruin family and two
cubs. have been causing the hunters
considerable anxiety. The bears
have been tracked by several of the
hunters and il is reported that one of
a party of boys camped east OF Wood
ford City has obtained shot at one
of tho animals.
DR.. b. G. Jenney received u tele-
phone message this noon from his
sou. Edward b. Jenney who is hunt
ing in Stamford and Pownal stating
that he had killed 200-lb buck this
morning.
Ernest Madison of SALISBURY shot
a buck with seven points and weigh.
ing about IA pounds on East Noun
tain Wednesday morning.
A party OF four consisting of
George d. Mattison OF North Benning-
ton. Herbert Mattison and George L.
Mattison of SALISBURY and William
Harrington of Arlington has secured
dec on East mountain above the
j. J. Stakeholder lumber camp. The
buck was a spike horn, was shot
Thursday morning and il is claimed
that every member of the party fired
at and hit the deer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
SHOT THREE MEN ON
CLYDE STEAMER
MOHAWK
PASSENGER In Pajamas Shot Cap.
tain Of Ship
ONE OF THE VICTIMS IS DEAD
Strange Tragedy OF the High Seas
Due Probably To an Overdose
of Some Drug

f. w. Human, business manager oil
the Jacksonville (Fla) Times-Unlon,
was killed Capt Ingram of the Clyde
liner Mohawk and c. L. Wright g
Utica, n. Y, were seriously Injured
by a passenger alleged TO be ii. q.
Perkins OF Baltimore, while aboard
the Mohawk Wednesday night at sea.
Perkins was arrested when the steam
er arrived In Charleston, s. c., yes
terday and held pending action by the
coroner
Human was Instantly killed. Capt
Ingram WIS shot In the abdomen and
Wright received a bullet In the side.
Perkins is alleged to have attempted
10 commit suicide but was restrained
before lnfiicting any wounds. No
cause for the shooting is known In
response to wireless call the hospit'
al steward OF the torpedo boat des-
troyer Flusser came TO the assistance
Of the wounded men.
Mt' anu hiS AAihmohi AT "iieHs
and Capt Ingram were sitting In the
companionway OF the Mohawk when
Perkins approached. clad IN paJamas
aud raincoat The captain told him
he must wear more suitable apparel
II he wished TO remain Perkins i'm
media,ely drew revolver and com
menced firing. Mr. hinman was
struck twice In the abdomen, Capt
Ingram Was hit once and Mr.. Wright
once. A Rfth bullet went Wild. Peek
ms is said TO have turned the weapon
OH himself, but found he had emp
tied il.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
GERMAN AV|ATORS
FLY OVER COAST
Of BRITAIN
No Attempt was Made To Drop
Explosives
TEST FLIGHT WAS SUCCESSFUL
Great Britain Startled BY Report
That British Losses to Date
Amount to $1,000
TEST FLIGHT WAS SUCCESSFUL

Berlin Nov, 1S.-Announcement
was made today officially thai the
German airships have succeeded in
flying over the British coast cites of
Harwich and SheernesS and return
ing within the German lines in Bel
GUM.
No attempt was made to drop
bombs the expedition being merely a
test of what can be done when prep
arations are complete.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
BOY EXPLODED CARTRIDGE
Piece Of Flying Shell Made Sigh,
Wound in Shoulder

WOUND IN shoulder
Nicholas Null. a hoy OF about l.
years OF age experimental with a %
calib,e rifle shell Thursday and as a
result q physician was summoned tC
dress a slight wound In the youngest
or's shoulder.
The boy. who lives with his par
enis on Scott street. had on Wednes
day tried the cartridge in rife
when il failed to explode. The next
day he heated the end OF stove
poker and applied the hot iron to the
cartridge The result was an explos
ion and a jagged cut In the boys
shoulder presumably made by the
shattered copper case of the cart
ridge The wound is not a serious
one and as both the bullet and case
we're found there Is little danger that
the cut contains anything OF an in
.fectious nature
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
Have Been Presented by Representa-
tive A. e. HOLSTER

Town Representative Arthur f.
HOLSTER has ordered % volumes OF
new fiction for the public library
which will be bought at his expense
He does this In appreciation OF the
efforts OF SO many of the people OF
the town on election day Owing TO
the lsteness of the season he Will
give no reception but hopes that the
public will accept the use of books in
stead.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
DIZZINESS, CONSTIPATION

bad taste In the mouth. dependency
or "the blues" and other miserable
ailments call attention TO the liver. IL
Is torpid. Take Hoods Pills-they
rouse the liver and relieve all liver Ills.
They are the old and favorite family
cathartic. Purely vegetable. Gentle
and thorough. Csc. All druggists.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

Paris. Nov. 13-The force OF the
German drive against the coast cities
seems TO have spent itself and the
attacks have lessened during the past
day The German losses have been
enormous and the failure of the Ger
man attempt to break through is be
lieyed TO mark the high tide OF Ger
man effort.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13


ness. pale face of leaden tint. blush
rings around eyes, itching OF nostrils.
languor. irritability, disturbed sleep.
grinding of teeth, irregularity of
pulse
Grown folks are subject to worms
also.
The one best remedy is Or. True's
Elixir. the Family Laxative and
Worm Expeller. First sold by my
father in lS5l--today il has a world
wide reputation. Good for adults al
so. Get a bottle today-at your deal
ers: CSC. soc and sl.00. Advice free
Special treatment for tapeworms.
Send for book.
..,.,. ..,.. q. &.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Rain south. snow north portion to-
night. Saturday fair and colder. ex-
cept snow north portion Moderate
south gale this afternoon and night
beginning west Saturday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

Have you ever felt the relief Of
caring perfect fitting slasses7 II
4 our new Fits U Eye glasses will
"a revelation Of comfort to YOU
roper fitted glasses al proper prices.
r. solomon's Optical Parlor. eos
m St. Bennington. VT, Hours 5 TO
Tally.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

London. Nov. l3.-Great Britain
was shocked today by the announce
ment made by Premier Asquith that
the total British losses in the war 30
far are $1,000 including killed, wound
ed and missing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
WIRELESS SAVED 300
Steamship cltts di ssvons On Fire
al Sea

al Sea
( Rome. Nov. IA wireless call for
help from the Citta di Savona on FIRE
In the Mediterranean $50 miles south
OF here resulted in saving the lives OF
500 passengers
Several ships rushed 10 the aid OF
the Savona and with the help of the
Sayona and with the help of the Val
paraiso the fires were gotten under
control after a hard struggle.
The Savona was bound from Port
Said to Cattanla and had a large mum
Der OF passengers on board.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
BRITISH ARMY 100000 SOON
Number Includes 100000 rerritorIals
New Armies In India

London, Nov 12.-There Is a steady
now of recruits for Earl Kitchener's
army.
II is expected that. with the Terri.
torials. who number 100000. England
before long VIII have an army of p
100000.
New armies are also being organic
ed in India.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

of worms in children
are: Deranged stomach,
furred tongue. belching,
variable appetite. in
creased thirst, acid or
heavy breath. nausea, en-
larged abdomen, costive-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
Your Child May Have Worms

Keep watchful eye on your
chlld's health. Above all. guard
against worms. Familiar symptoms
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
MISCELLANEOUS
A Hard Cold

due to a sudden change in the weath-
er. exposure or any cause. II 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
syeryvhera
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
DN PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

gR sAIE-An extra fine square piano, "Old
standard make, fne condition. S5' II TAX
Mis- week. Piano can be seen In q permen'
home 10 town. Address X. H. o.. Banner OF
~ Alto
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13
WANTED

WANTED Good pay; light work. Do you
~ want III IL so, be our representative
te us quick. CIR. Burr Co., Nurserymen'
leicester. Conn. VIZ
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

lyANTED--ro hire for the winter covered
Y WAGON that win Care dozen school
aren, seats running lengthwise. J.H. Peters.
,u.Ae 1915 SUI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

OR sAIE-One new milch COW. tive years
old. Full blood Jersey. Frederick Il.
lhtineton, North Bennington. X. ,. ID. Tel
none 22l-l. S'6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

on sALE-Dry ami green wood iitted for
the stove and klndling and tamarack
n. Orders promptly delivered. Myron +.
alton. Tel. 1854. Stss'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

NOR sALE-Best rabbit dog in the state oil
Vermont. Apply SEE Main 81 rect 40f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

N eALE-Three tables. pictures aud two
mirrors. Call S3s South 81. Hu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

)R sALE-Chestnut horse, weight ZOO lbs.
sound and gentle In every way. Price reas-
Shle. Apply, Guy Morse. Tel. 1862 e4tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

Oh sALE-we now have another 1915 Dem.
onstration Ford Touring car for sale at a
liced price. Bennington Garage Ford Deal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

on sALE-lslo Buick automobiles. Full
! Ine can be seen at the Vermont Garage.
pDstrations given at any time. W. }. Bur
>. Benninst ton, VT. ISL
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-11-13

IN eALE-The Park Homestead on Pleas
ant street, the books and furniture there
Prices on contents greatly reduced. APP
} Edward j. Hall. S'to
The Washington times., 1914-10-22
KUTz TO BEGIN HIS
DUTIES OCTOBER 81

Major Charles w Kutz, designated by
the War Department as the successor
to Col. Chester Harding, Engineer Com
missioner, who has been transferred to
the Canal zone, will enter upon his new
duties on October 81. Major kutz at
present is in charge Of the Washington
Aqueduct, the Potomac river. and its
tributaries, and river and harbOr work.
Colonel Harding Is planning to sail
for Panama on the first ship leaving af-
ter the induction into office of his sue
cessor His position will be that of en-
gineer of maintenance and during the
absence of the governor he will act as
governor.
The transfer Of Colonel Harding was
requested by Colonel Goethals.
Colonel Harding entered upon his
duties as Engineer Commissioner on
March 6, 1918. He served also five
years as Assistant Engineer Commits
sioner. leaving in 1907 for Canal Zone.
Major Kutz came to Washington
March IL, 1914, from the Philippines.
Colonel Hardings transfer to Pan
anna is regarded as promotion. While
congratulating today the Engineer
Commissioner and Commissioner Sid
dons. who has been appointed to the
District Supreme bench, officials and
employees of the District building were
a unit in expressing regret at the sew
erance of their connections with the
local government
The Washington times., 1914-10-22
UNTERMYER FAVORS
0WEN'SSTOCK BILL
Gives Views on Measure Pro-
viding Federal Incorporation
of Exchange.

NEW YORK. Oct. 22.-Calling atten-
stock exchanges are under government
control. Samuel Unternyer today issued
statement in support of Senator
OWENS bill providing for the Federal
incorporation of the New York eX-
change.
Untermyer declared that under present
conditions "a private. irresponsible body
has autocratic power to bring ruin
upon the entire country
Replying to William c. Van Antwerp.
governor of the exchange. who had
attacked the Owen bill, Untermyer said:
What better proof could there be Of
the despotlc, dangerous, and irresponsi
BILE power now welded by the governors
than Mr. Van Antwerp's idle talk about
the danger there would have been Of in
functions from the court II the exchange
had been under regulation? The impli-
cation that the court might grant what
the exchange might regard as improvi-
dent injunctions and that the exchange
should, therefore, be subject to no law
and be above all law and a law unto
itself In dealing with these vast public
interests. is characteristic of Its atti-
tude and insult to our courts.
"AIl Of the continental exchanges are
under government control All of them
closed promptly under government di-
rection. Our exchange remained open
Just two days too long. and gave lot
Of short-selling gamblers chance TO
reap a harvest by accentuating the
panic
The Washington times., 1914-10-22
Daughters of Isabella
Will Aid Church Plan

A movement to erect a church on the
grounds Of the Catholic University of
America to be dedicated to and SUBJ
scribed for by Catholic women of
America has been assured the support
Of the Daughters of Isabella of the Dis
trict Progress already made in the 80
liciting of funds was told the Daughters
and their guests at the first anniversary
celebration of the District court in
Knights Of Columbus Hall last night.
program. including musical numbers
and addresses. followed by dancing.
featured the evening.
The Rev. 7. J. Shahan, rector of the
Catholic University. referred to the use
fulness Of Catholic women, and espe-
cially the faithfulness and loyalty of
the Daughters of Isabella. In referring
to the movement for a new church.
Mrs. George A. Rowe. regent Of the
District Daughters, referred to the
achievements Of the first year Of the
society. and urged the acquisition Of 4
home or central meeting place for the
fraternity. William T. Normoyle, state
deputy Of the knights Of Columbus. as
sured the ladies of the continued CO.
operation and assistance of the District
knights In their endeavors.