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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
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When you catch Cold, or begin to
Cough, the first thing to do is to take
DR.. Pell's Pine Tar-Honey. It pene.
trates the Innings of the Throat and
Lungs and fights the Germs of the
Disease, giving quick relief and ma
tural healing. Our whole family de-
pend on e-Tar-Honey for Coughs
and Colds" writes Mr. u. Williams,
Hamilton, Ohio. 1t always helps.
25o at your Druggist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
The Wretch!

The general joker was watching a
suffragette and anti playing anagrams.
Here Is one women should know
how, to use said the genial joker, Civ
ing them the letters otsve. M
ITS votes.' cried the suffragette.
Guess again" said the anti. ITS
ve."-Judge. :
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
,Twixt soylla and charxhdis.

"What are you so worried about?'
my rich uncle wants to see me
about his Will and fm afraid IL tell
him that / am doing well that he will
leave his meney to his poor relations.
while if | say that ! am not doing
well he'll leave it to worthier one
than myself. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
The Supreme. Test.

so you think Grace Brown is per.
feet, my SOM"
''Why. yes, mother"
Have you given her temper the SUI.
preme test?'
Whats that. mother?'
Calling up wrong number on the
telephone with n cross operator at the
other end ana somebody trying to
break in on the line. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
GUARD NIAGARA BRIDGES
Canada Takes Measures TO Prevent
Dynamite Attacks.

Niagara Falls, n Y. Feb H.
The Canadian ends of both of the in.
ternational bridges between this city
and Niagara Falls, Ontario, we're plac
ed under military guard today as a
protection against any possible AT
tempt to destroy them. Bridge olficl-
ais and military authorities denied
knowledge of a reported attempt TO
destroy the bridges and asserted that
their action was prompted by the
Vanceboro (Me.) incident.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
Politeness

"How is it chat a man can carry
an umbrella over another mans wife
more satisfactorily than he can over
his own wife," He cannot. He just
thinks he Gan because the other mans
wife is too polite TO tell him what she
thinks OF his clumsiness. - Houston
Post.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
100 LOSE STATE JOBS
New Merit Board chakcs Up Many
Departments.

Albany, Feb. l1.--Gov, Whitman's
new State Civil Service Commission
as its first official act today, removed
more than a hundred State employees
who as favorites Of officials had oh
tanned soft Jobs without having to full
fill civil ,geryice law. requirements
The commission, which is headed by
Samuel II. Ordway oil New York City
refused to certify the salary accounts
of provisional employees who have
been on the state payroll for more
than two months.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
At tho Station.

How dare you kiss me. sirT'
Yes, and he has kissed me too
Beg your pardon. ladies', l am all
confused. I'm looking for my wife,
Munich Fliegende Batter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13
Strong Motive.

Are you familiar with the motive OF
Bllnk's new play a.. rnsnsM
Yes; he needed the money Biz.
mingham Age Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-13

There is vast deal OF vital air in
loving words. -Eandor.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Despondent Ostrich
Attempts Suicide
Mike Doesn't Like New York After
Bermuda, But Desperate At
tempt Is Fooled

NEW YORK, Jan. M.-Mike, a fight
ing ostrich from the wilds of Africa.
that found his way by hook or crook
to Bermuda, attempted suicide or some-
thing like that by shooting himself in
the right eye while Respondent. after
he was landed from the steamship
Oceana.
Mike, eight feet tall, and as fun Of
fight as a Kilkenny cat, spied a length
OF hose on the pier as he fell out Of
his crate: He pressed a claw on one
end of the piece of hose and gripped
the other end in his beak. Then. Keep
Ing the hose taut, he released his claw
grip, and the hose few back and whack-
ed him on the right optic. Mike saw
Ills hrst attempt was futile. but before
ne could make second attempt gang
Of lonSshoreinen pounced upon him.
Mike, even though he had as black an
eve as an ostrich could have went after
the longshoremen in such fashion that
most of them took to the rafters. Those
who were not swift enough he clawed
and pecked. Finally they got a gunnv
sack over Mikes head and subducd him.
A charge of attempted suicide was pre-
| ferred against Mike, and he was put
! back in the ship hold to think anew
| on the sweetness Of life.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Larger Orchestra and
Longer Dances at Arcade

A larger orchestra and longer
dances will mark the opening OF tho
present week at the Arcade dancing
auditorium. and the New Arcade Com
pany, which has just succeeded in
gaining full control Of the auditor
ium, has announced that 1t Is con-
sidering several other progressive
ideas that will still further improve
the place as the amusement center
of the Mt Pleasant section.
The elimination of the Tobin broth
ers has given the bondholders' COM
mittee complete possession of that
property. The entire Arcade has fig
ured in more or less litigation since
the foreclosure last May. at which
, time the property was bought by a
committee for the third mortgage
holders. The New Arcade Company
was organized to take over the prop
erty. but the Tobin brothers refused
to vacate the auditorium and the mat.
ter was taken into court for settle
In the meantime important changes
were made In the Arcade market
power plant, stores. theater, and Other
properties. Now that the dancing
auditorium has come under the same
management 1t will be similarly i'm.
proved. The new company Is con.
trolled entirely by local capital ant
local men are In charge of Its activ'
tiles
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
BritiSh-American Board
Asks Help for Allies

An appeal for the fighting forces Of
Great Britain and her allies Is made by
the British american war relief fund
committee in a communication sent
broadcast. the claim being advanced
that 1.-The men, are struggling mot only
for their own existence and to restore
Belgium, but against the domination Of
milttarism throughout the world"
The committee asks for warm cloth
ing. comforts. and necessities" in be-
half OF the soldiers and sailors at the
front and in the hospitals. Among the
articles enumerated are mufflers wrist
let's. socks. wooden gloves. abdominal
belts, woolen helmets. colored handker-
chiefs. wooden underdrawers.N UNDER
shirts, sweaters. and tobacco,
For the hospital the committee asks
for old linen. bandage antiseptic gauze,
and anesthetics. Cash donations. It is
stated. will be used to purchase neces-
sary supplies. and no money will sent
out Of the United States.
Through the cooperation of the
British steamship lines. all consign-
! ments will be delivered In England free
; Of charge. and the British war Office
has guaranteed prompt delivery to the
men at the front and In the hospitals.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
PreSSmen to Hold
Memorial Service
Music and Addresses BY Labor
Leaders to Mark Next
! Sundays Exercises.

A musical program and addresses by
prominent labor leaders will mark the
annual memorial service of Pressmen.S
Union. No. 1, the Capital organization
OF the International Printing Press
mons and Assistants Union, which will
be held in Typographical Temple next
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.
George Berry, representing the inter-
national body, and President Samuel
Gompers. Of the American Federation
Of LABOR, have been asked to address
the pressmen and their families and
friends. Officers of the Washington or.
ganization viii deliver eulogies on
members who have died within the
year.
A male quartet from st. Aloysius'
choir will sing. the members being
Messrs. Smith, Ashley. Snell, and
Dougherty. Solos will be sung by Mrs
Bert E., Bair and Edward Hutchinson
In addition there will be several in.
strumental numbers by an orchestra.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
SAYS PRESIDENT IS
BUILDING A MACHINE

Feeding the Congressional mill. which
il already grinding out campaign argu-
ments for 1916. Congressman James r.
Mann, the minority leader. contributes
today the charge that President Wilson
is building up a personal machine" to
bring about his denomination.
Shortly before the House adjourned
late yesterday. Mr.. Mann said he de-
sired to discuss "in good humor' the
Democratic platform. This platform,
he averred, has many broken planks.
and the minority leader expressed a
desire to know II President Wilson
would break the single-term plank.
1.-The distinguished gentleman who is
now President" said the Republican
leader. us building up a personal ma
chine. as far as he can, to secure his
denomination" AS a part Of the ma
chine.' MIR. Mann brought in the names
Of Joseph w. Folk, chief counsel for
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
and Joseph e. Davies. Commissioner OF
Corporations.
with such eminent officeholders as
Judge Folk and Mr.. Davies in promi.
| nent positions. continued Mr. Mann
mainly engaged in trying to build ur
q personal organization for the Presi'
dent, with the President quarreling with
the joint appointing power at the otheI
| end of the Capitol. with Mr. Wilson
constantly refusing to listen to advice
Of Democratic members of this House
unless they agree to do what he wants
| I ask you gentlemen whether you thinl
he is following the pledges Of the Dem
ocratic convention in respect to thu
| principle Of one term.
He has 1t within his power to keel
one plank of the platform at least
Will he do It? He has repudiated othe
| planks. You have refused to carry ou
other planks. VIII the President. hav
ing accepted an election and a nomina
ton on the principle Of one term. kee
even one plank in the Democratic plat
form?"
Mr.. Mann referred to the abandon
ment by the House Democrats of tn
Clayton resolution for q single term TO
the President.
; But the abandonment Of that by tn
Democrats here does not excuse tn
Pres dent, who was pledged to the prin
ciple Of one term" concluded Mr.. Manr
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
ARREST PROSTRATES
ROGERS AFFINITY"
Strange Marriage Vows Be.
tween Lawyer and Legal
Wife Brought to Light.

NEW YORK. Jan. e4-Mrs. Ida Sniff
fen walters. the "affinity'' OF 1.orlys
Elton Rogers. Is suffering from ner-
vous prostration today In Lebanon
Hospital as the result Of her arrest.
Outside her door a policeman stands
guard while the woman keeps begging
to see Rogers, the father of the child
rem to whom she gave bichloride Of
mercury.
According to the warrant she must
appear at the coroner's inquest at
$50 Tuesday morning.
"They told me I wouldn't have to
60 to the coroner's court. Oh, can't
stand It," she moaned, when the war
rant was read.
Tho coroner told her II her health
does not warrant 1t the inquest will be
postponed.
Il suppose I must face 1t some time.
she sighed. II hoped 1 would not have
to undergo this ofdeal."
The warrant was issued by the coro
ner without the knowledge of Dtstric
Attorney Martin. who characterized 1
as uncalled for.
| Preceding this action Mrs. Carolin'
Giddings Rogers. Rogers legal wife
| signed a divorce complaint. naming a.
| correspondent Mrs. Walters.
Rogers owes his wife and her eStat
$1,000 1t was learned today.
The strange agreement between Rog
! ers and his wife has come to light. I
| reads:
1--WE. Lorlys Elton Rogers and Caro-
! line Giddings Rogers. do hereby agre
to live as man and wife for q period o
two years from date. At the end Q
| that time II either of US desires q di
! vorce the other is to grant It, subjec
| to tho laws of the State Of New York.
The date Of the document was Octobe
/. 1912, and 1t was Just two years fror
that time that Rogers went to liv
openly with Ida Walters.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Francis Sayre Observes
His First "Birthday''

Francis sayre. the white House baby.
celebrated his first birthday today.
The President observed the occasion
by remaining homo from church to en-
tertain his grandson when he could
elude the watchful eyes Of the nurses.
Francis Bowes sayre. the father, gave
up tho field to the grandfather and
went to Central Presbyterian Church.
Today's event is not officially listed
as a birthday. as tho White House baby
is only n week old today. But at the
white House they expect to count
birthdays by weeks, at least until the
new baby Is a month old.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
THAW AGAIN LOCKED
IN CELL IN 7OMBS
Back From His Long Vacation in
New England, Whites Slayer
Is Smiling and Full Of Hope.
Continued from First PAGE.


Would they have done that II they did
me here to be prosecuted further?
Nevertheless, will have an oppor-
tunity to stand trial here. I have no
fear of the result. believe it will re-
suit in my going back home to Pitts
burgh."
Leads Procession of Cabs.
After the meal of grapefruit. eggs.
toast and coffee. he was taken upstairs
In the hotel, where several persons
ecognized him and shok hoands with
him. He entered taxi at tho front en-
trance and. leading q procession of
cabs down Park avenue. was driven
On the steps was Frank A. Mcguire.
the prison doctor and = friend Of
Thar's.
Hello. doctor. how are your" asked
the latter. stretching out both hands.
The doctor greeted him cordially, and
when the camera men asked the new
| arrival to pose, he pulled the physician
toward him, saying, Come on doctor,
you and in this One."
He then entered the prison and was
| assigned to cell No. 20. which IL eight
feet long. six wide and over eight high.
| 1t contains two beds, but Thaw will
| occupy 1t alone.
After his statement at tho hotel. he
said he had nothing further to say.
| though he smiled as he remarked no had
| no legal advisers with him while Jerome
had q staff of them.
! He wore a dark gray overcoat. a
dark suit. a black velour hat, and a
blue tie and low collar.
Tips Train Employees.
The trip from Boston was uneventful.
When the train pulled into the Grand
| Central, Thaw tipped the train en-
ployes before leaving.
He probably will be arraigned tomor.
row before Justice Vernon NJ. Davis
who Issued the bench warrant for his
arrest. 1t was said that there probably
would be no application made for bal
I ut this time. as. II he Is released. Mr.
Jerome may try to have him returned
to Matteawan Asylum on a. fugitive
warrant. to await there his trial or
on conspiracy charges.
Thaw would have been in New Yorl
and locked up nearly two hours befor,
midnight had it not been for the desif,
of Sheriff Hornbeck and Mr.. Jerome I.
clude the crowd waiting at the Soutl
Station in Boston. and the bigger crow'
they know would be waiting here a
the Grand Central Station.
Fight Way Through Mob.
At tho North Station. in Boston. the,
had to fight their way through a mob
Thaw did not really like this chang
OF arrangements for he wanted the tri
over as quickly as possible, but hi
| wishes had no influence, and he wa
taken to YOungs Hotel. where. durin
and Detectives Lanyon and F1tzsim
mons.
MIR Jerome refused to discuss the cas-
here today.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24

should convene the new Congress early
in March.
Mr.. Morgan introduced a resolution
IN the House last night declaring It
Ito be the sense of this Congress that
the new Congress should be called
into extra session by Mr.. Wilson. The
Oklahoma member says that rural
credits may go into the discard II con-
sideration Is postponed until the reg
ular session. and that there ia a lapse
Of nine months between March and De-
cember which ought to be devoted to
devising a financial system to help
the farmer.
Congressman Heflin Of Alabama
spoke in the House late yesterday In
behalf Of rural credits legislation. but
he is not whooping It up for an extra
session. as Is Mr.. MORGAN.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24

ton to the rights OF individuals, par
ticularly those less fortunate in the
contest. to acquire the comforts of life; !;
and this Is right and must not be mini
mized or interfered with: but In discuss
ers have sometimes been unreasona BILE
in placing the blame for Objectionable
conditions.
However,, it now seems clear that in
the future greater regard will be had
for the rights and interests of all
classes of the people without discrimi-
nation. Equal Justice will be done to
all, rich or poor, strong or weak
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Weeks Summary For
Your Scrdpbook

SUNDAY January 1.-THE Russian general staff advances
along right bank Of the lower Vstla the capture Of
Carpahans and the complete Of the Turks in the
battle of Kara Ugan the Caucasus The allies according to
official statement failed in their offensive in the west
lost 10000 killed, wounded and taken prisoners
Severe weather puts temporary operations in region
around Soissons Artillery attacks drive Germans from trenches
in Nieuport region.
MONDAY January lssevere fighting in the Agonne and in the
lie Prete woods the allies aiming the German communica-
Metz and St Mhe French officially report
occupation La Bossee They also that the advance
upper Asace has been maintained Pope Benedict XIV orders
prayers for every Catholic Church Europe Febfu
ary 7 and elsewhere in the world March Fl.
TUESDAY, January le-Flee Of air craft raids English
bombardng six towns and killing FIVE The French
enment successful operations Of its troops the Meuse
Of ST. Mhe Heavy fighting reported the M1awa
region Poland The Russians preparing offensive
movement in North and South Poland.
WEDNESDAY, January 2oFrom the North Sea the Ly heavy
exchange Of artillery firing takes place. The German Office
reports the capture of trenches Arras The French official
report claims the capture trenches in Flanders Both Germans
and allies claim the fighting around St. Mhe and
in Asace The Russians report progress jim their offensive
toward Posen and in southeastern Poland rapid advance
Bukown and the repuse of the Auso forces
Galjcia.
THURSDAY January 2he deadlock Flanders continues
French claim advantages heavy fighting Arras
Champagne and Agonne regions and ST. Miel The
Austrian resistance northeastern Hungary broken
according Russian statements In Poland and Gaa siege
operations continue report from Rotterdam says Essen was
bonbaded by aeroplanes General Falenhayn German
minister Of war; has resigned but continues head of
general staff.
FRIDAY January 22Gemany sending her most trusted envovs
Italy and Rumania keep these the war
at COST according received London
sian is advancing toward the frontier of
Prussia The Germans making determined effort to recover
losses in Asace and the Agonne French of trenches
near ST. Mhe, which they had recently the Ger
mans Inc Kasers troops according the German
drove the French from Hermanswer Kopf height
ing the road to Muelhausen Fighting renewed Ypres
SATURDAY, January 23ies repair damage eartwoks BY
storm in Flanders La Bassee occupied by after hard
fighting Russian staff reports Germans have altered
plan Of campaign and that hard fighting may expected
southern instead Of central Poland avao raid Dun
kirk, killing six and injurng fourteen Governor
Yemen Arabia said to deliver 10 British consu
seized Hodeida and to salute Italian flag ordered BY
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Crater Breaks Forth,

REDDING. Cal, Jan. 9.-Lassen
Peak is again in terrific eruption. This
is the biggest disturbance of the noun
tain on record. It started yesterday
and shows no sign of abatement.
Rumblings for an hour preceding tho
outbreak were heard plainly at the
Volta power house. twenty-five miles
away.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Lectures on Socialism.

"Christianity versus Socialism will
be the subject Of a lecture under the
auspices OF the knights of Columbus,
at s o'clock. in Gonzaga College hall
this evening by David Goldstein, we'll
known sociologist. Of Boston. Mr.. Gold
stein Is now on a transcontinental lee
ture tour. Admission to the lecture will
be free.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Wants Special Session to
Begin Early in March

An extra session Is wanted by Con-
gressman Dick 7. Morgan, an Oklaho-
ma Republican. who says that rural
credits legislation is of such para
mount Importance that the President
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
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The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Drugs

Rochelle Salts in lib. sealed
boxes ................. .27C
l pint Formaldehyde ........25c
pint Turpentine ............10c
1 pint Linseed Oil ...10C
l pint Denatured Alcohol loo
Grain Salol Tablets, 100 in
1. lb. cans Lanoline .........32c
Calomel Tablets, any strength,
bottle Of 100 .I2c
Strychnine Tablets. any strength.
bottle Of 100 .......... I0c
5-grain Asafetida, bot. of 100 .20c
3-grain Asafetida, bot. of 100. .25c
5-Srain Cascara, bottle of 100. .I0c
3-grain Cascara, bottle of 100. .1Sc
5-grain Blaud's Iron Pills. bottle
or 100 ............., .I2c
6-grain Salicylatc Soda Tablets,
bottle of 100 ............... 25c
The Washington times., 1915-01-24
Ciqars at Cut Prices

LOvERAs PRINCIPAs. Rey Bros.
and Martinez.
HiEh-Erade Havana cigars.
Gut to DC. Box Of 80, 1925.
LA ZIKORA (ReEalia Specially
The filler 10 all Havana.
Special, &c. Box of 80, Sc.25.
MANILA GIRL LOndres),
A few left, packed 25 In a box.
Special, rs for SSc.
The Famous BARRISTER Cigar.
PuritanO Finas.
Toe size cut to Sc.
BOx of so, 1886.
LA GARCIA. A dandy Zoe smoke.
Cut to &c. Box of 25, $l.3S.
Box of so, $2.75.
IA CANi,iLLu. \ few lett IN
boxes Of %. Regular Zoe cigar.
Sale price, Sc. Box of "5, $l.25.
PONCIOLA. Another good five.
Sale price, Z for zoe. BOX of ?5, sSc.
PIPPIN. In tin box. Always fresh.
Special box of .5, 05c.
GOLD PICK, 10 in II box. 4 few
left. Special, l7c a box.
BLUE MOUSE, package goods.
o in a package. Made TO sell for
I5c. sale price, &c package.
Box of 100, G5c.
ROSA Or KEY WEST.
Each cigar cedar wrapped.
Regular price, 80.
Cut price, 3 for IOc; = fOr "5c.
Box of 80, Sl.5O.
TOM ROSS AND kRINTONt.
Something new In the twO-fOr-fNc
line. II Is the eGUai Of 5c cigars.
Made from the couplings of the
best 5c cigar in America. bOA
100, $50.
The Washington times., 1915-01-24

1T is wise for us all to place our
faith In the wonderful possibilities of
this country. In this connection it is
to be remembered that there Is a grow
ing sentiment throughout the country
in favor Of Just and fair treatment to
all the people and all departments Of
human erdeavor. There is decided
change for the better in this respect.
Much has been said in the last few
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-07-07
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