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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
SWEARING IN JAPANESE.
Il Rarely Happens, ba. When 1t Does
II Is Something Appalling.

Il Rarely Happens, bG. When 1t Does
II Is Something Appalling.
The Jap is always poilte, but once
III awhile he slips from grace. and
when he does he is up against it, for
there are no swear words in lie Japa-
nese language.
When n .Iapanese meets you he bows
three times and takes off his hat, bet
does not shake bands. When he grcets
you his first concern iAahopt your an
cestors and next about your stomach.
ii would be amos, an open insult for
one Japanese to meet another without
asking him how his stomach Jared.
On the third bow he asks, This morn
ing how is it with your honorable in
sidcs!T
As ydl come up on your third bow
you answer 10 the effect that The place
mentioned Is doing as wei as could be
expected aud in urn ask him what
news he iIas lad from lie font Then
he lifts lis het again and says. Your
delightful hcaG dts morning.. hope it
have 10 c0nnno.len."
Wacn Won tell hlEl tia; You a"c pleas
Ell to report tnH i, feels wei This
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
SAW PARTRIDGE SHARED
Bird Caught While Warden Was
Watching for Poachers.

County Game Warden Edward S.
Higgins returned Sunday night from
trip into Readsboro and Whiting
ham for the purpose of breaking up
gang of foreigners that has been
sharing partridges. He failed to ap-
prehend the poachers but he had the
| novel experience of seeing cock
partridge catch itself in one of the
snares.
Hoping to catch the poachers in
the act OF visiting their snares the
warden and Edward Jarvis a resident
of Readsboro who passes much of his
time in the woods, had secreted them
selves in the brush near one of the
little hedges in which the snares
were set
The usual method adopted in snar-
ing grouse and rabbits is to build a
low fence of brush with wickets made
by sticking the ends of a small sapl.
ing in the ground. In the wickets
are suspended slip nooses of wire,
One of the peculiarities of the hab-
its of the ruffed grouse is that when
it encounters an obstruction like
snare fence that it will seldom fly
over on the other side but will remain
on foot and run parallel with the
line until it finds an opening suffici-
emily large to permit a passage.
While the warden and his compan-
ion were waiting for the preachers,
a partridge attempted to pass
through one of the wickets and ran
its head and neck through the moose.
The wire frightened and the big bird
began to futter and thresh about in
the brush. The two men hurried to
the captiye's assistance, but before
they could release the bird it was
nearly strangled and was apparently
dead 1t was laid upon the ground
and in short space of time began
to breathe again. Soon it struggled
to its feet, walked short distance
and spread out it's ruff and, having
at length become able to fill its lungs
with air, took to its wings and dis
appeared in the brush
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
Hindu Superstition.

When visits are exchanged by the
friends of the Hindu bride and groom
to complete arrangements for the wed
ding great attention is paid to omens,
which are considered especially potent
then For instance, il the groom's mes
scngers should meet a cat fox or a
serpent they turn back and seek a
more propitious time for the Grand.
After the brides Father has received
the offer he must delay replying until
one Of the ubiquitous lizards ii his
house has chirped.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
QUEER PERSIAN VEHICLES.
Riding In Then, Is Like Being In
Rolling SHIP at SEA.

Riding In Them Is Like Beng In
Rolling SHIP At SEA.
The two kinds of vehicles in common
use in Persia differ Only ia appearance,
the paaki being open, the hcjcvan COZ
cred with light roof, generally made
waterproof and with curtIinS before
the entrance to keep out the sun, rain,
wind and snow. The kejeyah is the
more elaborate conveyance. heavier and
more expensive TO hire. and therefore
t., used chiefly by the richer classes.
But the most comfortable means of
travel and one which is used only
by the wealthiesr and most luxurious
classes is the takhliravan. This is a
sort of palaquin consisting of box
about seven feet long and five feet
high, fitted with doors and windows.
Inside are a soft mattress and some
comfortable cushions. The whole is
built Oh the sedan char principle but
with mules instead of men as bearers,
The poles rest on The pack saddle on
the backs of the mules. which walk
tandem. They can. of course, only be
used in the long plains and are useless
when the route goes over billy coun-
try. Tie motion reminds one of roll
ing ship. aud some people even get
giddy and seaslck at lirst in them.
Such perSonaGes us princes. cover
nors and high officials always travel
with many followers aud hangers-on.
II is q most picturesque sight to meet
such Il caravan. from which the pipe
bearer is never missing. In front of
his saddle are fastened large round
cases covered with bright red cloth,
containing the silver water bottles and
the silver tops of the kalian water
pipe. Under the horse on one side is
Il perforated metal fire box hanging on
Il chain and containing the burning
charcoal. while ON the other side swings
a heavy leather bottle full of water in
readiness to prepare the pipe on the
road. a clever bearer prepares the APP
paratus as he rides along, gallops up TO
his master and hands him his ready
prepared smoking pipe to enjoy few
pulls.
The luncheon or tea horse is another
necessity for the journey. Anywhere
on the high road it can be unloaded,
and within few minutes the felt car
pet. carried on the saddle behind the
rider. is spread on the ground, the sam
oyar, cups, sugar and lemons arranged
on a tray on one corner, and, kneeling
behind these the servant hands out
the tea to the travellers. When ready
to remount they leave him behind, and
he packs up and follows at smart
canter. soon rejoining the caravan
Lieutenant Colonel A. Heinicke in
Travel.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
VERMONT suFFRAeETs
DR.. Alice Sherwood Heads League
for Coming Year.

lot SOHihiS iC~i'
Springfield, Oct. 21.-Both business
meetings of the Vermont Equal Suf-
frage Leagues annual convention to-
day were largely attended by the dele
gates and members of the local
league. At the morning session the
reports of the recording secretary,
corresponding secretary, treasurer
and auditor were read and accepted.
After the appointment OF the conyen-
ton committees, the reports of the
vice-president OF the first and second
congressional districts were read
and approved.
The afternoon session was most in
teresting and instructive. Mrs. Kei-
son of Rochester gave greetings from
the w. c. T. U. of Windsor county.
Mrs. Wyman, the state president,
gave an interesting and inspiring ac-
count of the years work. An inter
esting report of the congressional
chairman, Mrs F. II. Rastall, was
read and accepted.
Alexander Ironsides, of Barre, sec
rotary of the Vermont branch of the
American Federation OF Labor, gave
a splendid address on Aims and OBJ
iects of the Society" giving accounts
OF several bills passed ana showing
how the State suffrage league could
be of great service. Mrs. 0, c.. Ad-
be of great service. Mrs. o. c. Ash
ton gave a fine address on "The Re-.
lation OF the Woman's Club to SUI
frage" NJ. p. Hapgood spoke in fay-
or of suffrage and commended the
convention on its orderly, pleasant
and serviceable proceedings.
The officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: Honorary
president, DR. Alice Sherwood, St Al
bans: first district, vice-president,
Mrs. Alice c. Beals, Springfield: sec
ond district, vice-president, Mrs. Ed
gar Moore. Rutland; corresponding
secretary, Mis- Emella Houghton, St
Adams; recording secretary, Mrs.
Amaze, Taylor, Burlington; auditor,
Mrs. Francis r. Wyman, Manchester
Center
A rising vote of thanks from the
body of delegates. which responded
very enthusiastically, was given to
Mrs, Wyman, who concluded her
duties as president after three years
of efficient service because of i'll
health.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25

The new town farm house is com.
pleted 1t has cost more money
than the estimates, but is substan-
tial and rather imposing. 1t is beau
fully located and the view from it is
..ttractive, but the building itself is
bare and looks too much like a pris-
on. The cost has been so much
more than was anticipated that il has
been felt that in furnishing the build
ing nothing in the way OF extras
could be permitted. 1t would be a
nice thing if some of the women Of
the town would make little effort
and get a few rugs. pictures, books.
etc, to aid in making the town farm
house more comfortable and home
like. In every home there are dis
used articles of no great value and
doing little service that would be
appreciated by the inmates at the
town farm.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25

On the way to the office of his puh-
fishers enc crisp fall morning James
Whitcomh Riley met an unusually large
number OF acquaintance who com
mented conventionaIly upon the fine
weather. This Annrcmitting applause
amused him. When greeted III the Of
fee with Nice day Mr.. Riley" he
smiled broadly
Yes, lie agreed YES, I've heard
1t very highly spoken of.'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
Willy Elephants.

An elephant that Is going to make
trouble turns his back ON his intended
victim and begins to swing his great
body from side To side. Then in a
flash he wheels, catches the offender
With his trunk and hurls him perhaps
twenty feet away, following swiftly
TO crush the lsfe from his body with
his mighty knees.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
The tenth point

Possession is nine points of the
law" but the tenth point is that the
only sure way to perpetuate today's
is by life insurance
policy National Life ms. Co., of
VT. (MutuaD Earle S. Kinsley,
General Agent, Mead Building, Rut-
land, Vt Adv,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
Monday, October rs, 1915.

Toned down by defeat for several
months the dispatches from Petro-
grad have been a trihe more reliable
but with little success the Unborn
Russian babit>o of lying seems to have
returned
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
An Embarrassing Question.

Mrs. Monroe was carefully explain.
ing to her small daughter Margaret
what she must do that evening. Com
pany would be there for dinner. and
Margaret was going to be allowed the
privilege OF sitting ut the table She
listened very attentiyely and faithfully
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
BASEBALL FATALITIES
Fifty-Nine Deaths Attributed to the
Sport in 1915

SPORT IN 1915
Chicago, Oct 24-Statistics com
piled by a Chicago statistican show
that ffty-nine fatalities We're attribut-
directly to baseball in 1915. The re-
port shows that thirtyeight of the IA
talities were caused by being hit on
the head by the ball direct from the
pitcher; six players were killed in
fights during or after games; six
died of over exertion.
Injuries showed a slight decrease
over the preceding year, Z per cent.
of the players in organized ball hay
ing been injured during the season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
YOUR BILlOuSNESS 70

and constipation. headache, drowsir
ness, coated tongue, bad breath, bad
taste in the mouth, quickly disappear
If you take Hoods Pills. Many say
these pills act better on the liver and
bowels than anything else. DO not
grippe. 25c.. of druggists or by mail of
c. /. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25

Bennington's first attempt at bet
ter acquaintance tour will take place
Friday and it looks now as though
there would be big delegation go to-
Brattleboro About forty cars are in
the list and if the day is good there
will be people enough to fill them
all
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
Clothes a Guide.

Beautiful dress is chiefly beautiful
In color-in harmony or parts-and in
mode Of putting on and wearing
klghtness of mind is in nothing more
shown than in the mode Of wearing
simple clothes-Jom Rusbln.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
Your Goal.

Desire your goal; desire it so keenly
that you are willing TO work for its at.
tainment; more than that, desire the
work that Is TO carry you on the way.
William Ganson Rose
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-25
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There ia
only one way to cure deafness. and that ia
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition OF the fnu-
cons lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is iniamed You have rumbing
sound or imperfect hearing, aud when 1t -
entirely closed, Deafness is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored TO its normal condi-
tlon. hearing VIII be destroyed forever: nine
cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh.
which is nothing but an nfiamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces,
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of eafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars. free.
r. J. CHENEY &c CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
TAXI Halrs Family Pills for constipation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21

to the trapshooting fraternity they speak volumes. and many man would be pSoud to find them annexed to his name on the pages of the official register.
 Another case of interest is that of Mrs Ada Schilling of San Jose, Cal. Mrs. Schilling up to September has made the hghet average of any amateur woman "shot' in the country. The official fig ures being an average of SIPS per cent for 249o possible targets.
 One of the more recent to win honors at tho traps is Miss Harriet Hammond of Wilmington. Del, who lately jumped into the spotlight by her marvellous shoot ing in telegraphic competition held between the DeNemours Gun club of Wilmington and the Diana club of Chi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
Pursue Birds Into Trees

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 Philadelphia. Pa.-Some enemies of tho birds are satisfied to take chances on outrunning their prey on the ground or catching them in an air pursuit. In tho birds war for existence these enemies are the land forces and the air suuadrons. Other foes make stealthy attacks on tho nests in the trees, destroying the eggs and devouring the young fledglings. They are the submarines, and the stealthiest and meanest of the lot is the snake.
 The snakes ability to climb trees makes him a deadly foe to birds. The reptile will crave out on a limb and capture his prey while the parent birds flutter about, powerless to prevent the slaughter.
 Of all the reptiles the common black snake is the most destructive. and they will swallow a full-grown bird
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21

cago. Miss Hammond. by the way. is one of the youngest of shooters. but dur ing her two years and a half at the sport she has hung up some splendid scores. Ir fact. one of her most cherished pos sessions Is a golden watch fob that testi- fies to 52 straight targets, and it is large ly due to her efforts and enthusiasm that tra psiiooting among the gcntler sex has taken such appreciable strides
 If tfere Is any truth in the statement recently made by one of our more preju- ciced brothers. that trapshooting has d tendency to dull the finer sensib iites of our women, and thus detract from their feminine charm. we have failed to notice it in the cases mentioned above. All three enthusiasts are every inch a woman. them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
1 IS ggMsGODgTY sIxE1S WITH CHARITY
The Sun and the Hat

From the New York Sun.
 The soft hat dwells in Kingdom of gs own, the gay and untrammeled
 balm of fancy free. It has shapes of |hriety calors of diversity. The eyes
 ' fscouraged with dull pots and
 Dps can seek it with delight It may Ja blue, it may be green, it may be aown. it may be gray, yes, even, pur Be. And in each of these it may wan Fer through every possible shade. ev- |ty conceivable nuance, scattering ce |halic splendors along its gladstone burneys through life, tone colors, as were. more glorified than those of laderewski at the piano.
 { And of materials out of which this spring genius of headgear may be 'onstructed there seems to be no end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
A Fatal Mistake s

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 One day seedy looking individual in railway carriage got into con- versation With a fellow raveler He had good tale to tell.
 "Ah, sir" he said sadly, "I've seen changes. was once a doctor with a large practice but owing to one little slip my patients began to leave me. and now I'm just living from hand to mouth.'
 What was the slip?" was the natu- ral question.
 Well, sir" replied the other, Gin fill ing in a death certificate for a patient that had died I absent minded1y signed my name in the space headed Cause Of death'!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21

Speaking of woman suffrage (said topic now being discussed on all sides). it might be well to add that did the ma jority of women display the same skill at voting as some of them have shown at trapshooting. it would be a wise move tc grant them the ballot. although we are inclined to believe that most of our feminine shooters would probaly pass 1t up in favor of the Sport Alluring."
 A notable example of the prowess Of tho gentler sex st the traps Is evidenced by Mrs. Tapperwein of San Antonio. Tex. W hose average for the past season has consistently run from ss to 9s per cent To the uninitated these figures may be n Mesringless. but in terms understandable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21

Following is an extract from one o1 his interesting lectures on health ane medicine:
 Don't expect to get over physical disease by taking our medicine an6 waiting a few days It takes a Ions continuation of abuses to stomach .ano other vital organs to produce an in valid; and even with the aid of medi- cine, time Is necessary to restore health. Tissue must be rebuilt and the entire system put in working order and kept that way by food and habits that render health possible.
 Right living and right thinking are the most important factors to health Medicine only gives the individual g chance. Don't try to live on Tanlac or any other kind of medicine. Whole some food, exercise, recreation, cheer fitness, fresh air, sunshine and work are the things for you to use every day; and you will notice that I didn't put alcohol or tobacco on the list Stimulants and narcotics are seldom necessary.
 sThe people who make and sell Tan lac are interested in each and every sufferer in this country. We want yot to get over your trouble and be vel and strong again We don't want the Tanlac treatment to fail in 8 single in stance, and we do not believe it will where suffering of any kind results. di- rectly or indirectly, from disorderet stomachs, catarrhal condition of the mucous membranes, or liver and kid ney Arrangement.
 COOPERATION OF THE
 PATIENT NECESSARY
 "But we do say here and now that the faithful cooperation of the patient is absolutely necessary. Use your head and restrain your desires. Don't over load the stomach just because the medicine is beginning to do you good and then expect Tanlac to keep yor progressing towards health. If vol have been on liquid diet. do not ex pcct the first dose of Tanlac to digest solid food. Remember this, right now and forever, no medicine in the world can continue to save you from ths consequences of over eating-ff any could, why, Tanlac would have the honor
 ''Attention to diet and keeping thu bowels open Is a matter of first impor tance.
 Remember that Tanlac is composed of the most beneficial roots and herb: known to science. It is entirely vege table and contains no ingredients t' produce violent or sudden effects Medicines that do bring immediate stimulation invariably have an in furious reaction that are dangerous tt the system
 "Tanlac is none the less powerful 1T its final results. It builds, strength ems and tones the system as fast a: nature can correct conditions and i causes new tissi,e to crow Any so called cure that works quicker thaI this will do more harm than good They poison and weaken for all time You must he satisfied +n ass'st ratur and await her slow but inevitable ac tion, If you would regain your health Trying to force nature is disastrous.
 'sThe American people have indiges tion." said Mr. Cooper on one occasion land If could restore them to healtf and activity, would be the greates patriot of all time.''
 This Is a characteristic epigram oi one of the most interesting of Amer ica's big business men-one the public is likely to hear of again.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
THOUSANDS CONVERTED
 TO COOPER'S THEORIES
Right Living Right Thinking Most Important Factors to Health Declares Celebrated Authority-Answers His
 Critics-Says It Pays to Divide Income With Poor

 history
  rapidly the philosophy and theories of health and right  widely public  
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21

Ono sees soft hats of felt, of velvet, of corduroy, of plain cloth. It is im- possible to discern Or to invent any reason why they should not be made also of duck or leather, of brown ap- per or tapestry. of Chinese silk or Japanese rugs, so long as they con tinue to reduce the solemn procession of black tops and derbies to the posi- ton of a mere colorless background for this uplifting and hopeful display of human freedom. Long may the soft hat hold it's own in the forefront of progress!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
"GetS-It for COrnS,
 SURE as Sunris e
Any Corn, With "Gets-It" On It. Is An
 Absolute "(.Oner"

Yes. It's the simplest thing in the world to get rid of corn--when you use "Gets-It." the worlds greatest corn rider. Really, it's almost pleasure to have corns just to see them come off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21

"Gets-It" Puts Your Feet In Cl0Vo1s with ''Gets-lt." It just loosens the corn from the true flesh, easily, and then makes it come clean off AS hourS ends corns for keeps. It makes the use of tape. corn squeezing bandages, ir. ritating salves. knives. scissors and razors really look ridiculous. Get rid of those corns quickly, surely painless- ly-just easily--with "Gets-It. Fot warts and bunions. too It's the 2Otk century way.
 Gets It. is sold by all druggists. 25c a bottle, or sent direct by E. Law renee & Co. Chicago Sold In Birming- best corn remedy by Eugene Jacob9 Drug Store, Gale Drug Co. e stores). S6 First Ave. and Pratt Station. Pratt Ci(f. Als.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
Speedy

Speedy 'T understand young Jiggers has taken up the pursuit of literature" ''Yes but he hasn't caught it yet Lit erature is rretty swift nowadays. you ,now.'
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-12-16
draye Charges Aginst Speaker

MartinsbUrg, Dec. 10. -Politi-
cal circles throus shout the eastern
section of the state we're stirred
today when it became Known
that John w. Cross, a well known
resident of Berkeley Springs.
had filed suit in the circuit court
of Morgan county for $4,000
against Vernon f. Johnson, OF
Berkeley Springs, speaker of the
West Virginia House of Dele
gates and prominent and
wealthy insurance man and bank
official. The suit was brought
by Cross on behalf of his pretty
fifteen year-old- daughter, who
charges Speaker johnson with
having seduced her while she
was employed as domestic in
the home of the speakers moth
CT in Berkeley Springs. The
home of the speaker adjoins that
OF his mother.