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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
CHINESE PUNIsnMENTs.
Flosgins 10 Common, and Rank Does
Not Protect an Offender.


Chinese lawgivers are not troubled
with any sentimental scruples on the
subject Of fogging. Even criminal
condemned 10 death is given a prelim
mary thrashing instead of, us with us
being treated with sympathy and con
sideration until the hour of doom. An
other feature of Chinese justice, so faI
as the lash is concerned, is its strict
impartiality.
Highborn offenders are fiogged as re
lentlessly as criminals Of the lower or
ders. The back Of many a silken robed
dignitary has been scored with the
leather thongs of the whips welded by
sturdy Chinese officials. whose duty II
has been 10 lay on the lash heavily. re-
CARELESS of the rank Of the victim. on
pain Of being fiogged themselves.
The Chinese legal code prescribes the
lash for many onenses so trivial that in
Europe they would be quite outside the
scope Of the law. Not all Of the enact
ments are enforced nowadays, but We
may quote two of them as quaint ex-
amples. Fifty lashes were ordered to
be given to any merchant or trades.
man offering for sale goods not Of the
quality they are represented to be
while self glorification is discouraged
by a law that any military man who
raises monument to himself for
deeds Of heroism which he has never
narforrnad 10 IN rQcotyp 100 laahoq -
Pearson's Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28

In buying this remedy. besides Sc
curing an absolute guarantee of its
efficiency from this druggist, you also
get about eight times as much medi-
cine as you would in buying most any
OF the old-fashioned, ready-made
kinds, which average from 20 to 80
Irresponsible. because soc worth
makes whole pint (128 teaspoonsfuD
when mixed at home with simply one
pint of sugar and one-half pint Of wa
ter. This remedy positively does not
contain chloroform, opium morphine
or any other narcotic. 1t is pleasant
to take and children are fond OF It.
You will be the sole Judge, and under
this positive guarantee absolutely no
risk is run in buying this remedy.
Druggists everywhere are authorized
to sell it under the same guarantee as
Schiffmann's famous Asthmador OF
Money Back" If not perfectly salts
factory. r. ]. Schiffmann, Proprietor,
St. Paul, MINI.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
Preaching Monkeys.

The anthor of 1.-The History of Bra
zil' tells of species of monkey called
preachers" Every morning and eve
ming these monkeys assemble in the
woods. One takes higher position
than the rest and makes a signal with
his forepaw. At this signal the others
sit around him and listen. When they
are all seated he begins to utter a Sc
ries Of sounds. When he stops these
cries he makes another signal with his
paw, and the others cry out until he
makes third signal. upon which they
become silent again. This author, Mr.
Maregrove. asserts that he was "A wit.
ness to these preachings.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
A Nickname For sarrett.

Lawrence, Barrett. the tragedian, was
subject to dyspepsia. and when he was
suffering from that disorder he was
cold and distant toward his company.
One irreverent fellow always refused,
however, to be suppressed He said one
fay: Just look at Cassius. He looks
~ solemn and righteous rs IL he'd
swallowed the sword Of justice. Let's
all him the Scabbard." And the Scab-
bard he was-out Of his harrington
the rest ot that season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
HANGING PICTURES.
This 10 4 Tack That Should Produce
-, Artistic Results.

This 10 a Tack That Should Produce
e, Artistic Results.
In going over ones pictures elimi-
nate all but the choicest and best be-
loved and try to group together the
pictures whose subjects are somewhat
related or which have a similarity In
frames. Indeed, even when subjects
are closely related IT il not possible al
ways to hang pictures together owing
to too great difference In the kind Of
frames. AS rule, any room looks
better, especially small rooms, where
only one color frame is used on all pic
lures, but If this IS not possible then
the next best thing Is to keep all OF
the pictures In gilt frames in one part
Of the room, all OF the dark framed
pictures on another wall. etc.
Also one can get the best results by
separating water colors and prints,
and ctchings or engravings should, Of
course, always be hung apart from
other pictures. Another point frequent
ly overlooked Is the wisdom OF putting
the darker pictures on the wall that
receives the best light from windows
and contrariwisc the gilt framed pic
lures of lighter subjects where they
may serve TO brighten dark part OF
the room. r
Finally do not crowd the walls. Hang
pictures well IN line with TIE eyes of u
person OF average height and, OF course.
choose plain walls, tinted or papered,
for backgrounds Albany Argus.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28


4 II everything was sold in as liberal
And fAir q manner as w. l.. Gokay is
selling Hchiffmann's New Concentrat.
"a Expect6rant. absolutely, no cause
Tor complaint or dissatisfaction could
.p0ssibly arise from anyone. This
druggist says-"Buy a bottle of this
remedy, and try 1t for Bronchitis,
Whoorihg Cough, Severe Cough,
Group or any Bronchial Affection. and
we will return your money just as we
do with Schiffmann's famous Asth-
mador IL 1t does not give satisfaction,
Or II not found the best remedy ever
used Tor any OF these complaints"
Why not take advantage of this guar.
Aptee Ind try this medicine, and get
your Honey back; rather than buying
kpothkf purely on the exaggerated
claims OF its manufacturer or on the
strength of testimonials from others
and not run the chance OF getting
Something worthless and also wasting
your money!
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
The Ago Of Quickncss.

The modern wife placed two plates
with knives. forks, spoons and tum-
blers on the dining room table and
took two paper napkins from n drawer,
laying one beside each plate
Then she lighted the gas stove, open.
cd a can OF soup and placed it in a
skillet to heat. Next she opened two
cans Of vegetables and can Of salmon
and heated these. She cut six slices
Of bakers bread and quartered a
bakers pie. placing everything on the
table, together with :jutter salt, pep.
per and a pitcher of cold water
John" she said briskly. your din
ners rcady"--Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
CUTTING.

A Scotch lawyer was well reproved
when. seated by lady fully, aware OF
her own plain looks, having bowed to
his. hostess in giving the toast. Hon
est Men and Bonnie Lasses," she res
Joined, raising her own glass, I'VE may
both drink that toast, since it refers b
neither of u.s."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
Blowing F.owcrs.

RI When amateurs speak of flowers
blowing" they are not using mere
vulgarism. They are speaking real
old English In the early iongre the
verb "blCwan" was used TO indicate
the opening OF flowers. Instead of
blow" Being a corruption OF bloom
it ~ the other way about Blossom
comes from the same root.
We do not grow the costard apple
nowadays, but our forefathers set
great store by the sort and bought 1t
eagerly in the streets from the mon
gers" tea ts.t
From costard monger to costermong-
or Is sheet step. Hawthorn, too, has
Its interest. The old form of haw was
haga, which means hedge. Hawthorn
is therefore simply hedge thorn.-Lon-
don Graphic. ,.s.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
Charity.

She-1m glad we went II was an
excellent 'pcrfornance-and for such
Il charitable purpose. Her Husband
Yes, indeed. We all feel thrill of sat
isfaction when we do something for
charity and get the worth of our
money Mt the same time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
Wanted to Be Joined Tight.

They were going out to dinner. and
lie had gone into the house from his
Limousine to get her.
"All rendy:' he asked, at the foot of
the stairs.
Almost" came the response from
above.
1--WE asked friend to Join us. Is
it all right?"
YES, If it's the minister. '-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
ANNOUNCEMENT
NACA~A

Masse & Sons, contractors and
painters are ready to do painting in
all it's branches. Paper hanging a
speciality. Address 211 Depot Street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
WHEN LIVER IS TORPID

or sluggish all the other vital organs
Of your body are affected--you have
stomach and bowel troubles. your head
aches. your skin loses it's clearness.
and you have "the blues" Take Hoods
Pills,-gentle and thorough. Do not
irritate nor grippe. Price 25c.. of all drug
gists or C. l. Hood Co.. Lowell. Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
Fully Occupied.

Fully Occupied.
Beauty is only skin deep"
II consider that wise provision-1
nature"
why so?" -
} with that limitation the girls a.
kept busy enough Louisville Con-
rier.Journai
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
Siaht Unseen,

Head Of Firm - How long do you
want to be away on your wedding
trip? s@
Hawkins (timidly) - Well, sir--er--
what would you say?
How; do know? haven't seen the
bride" Life. @as
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
Whoro soood Doesn't Count.

Mamma complained a little one
recently, teacher won't let me sing
my more. and I'm the fastest singer
In s>hool too Boston Transcript. N,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28
FOR BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING COUGH,
.9 GROUP, COUGH AND COLDS

*. til. Best Remedy at Hom.-,2s Teasp0onsfu'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-28

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27

School, to Petworth School.
Miss A. r. Cumpston, teacher at Threl-
keld School, to the Tenley School
Detail Miss J. l.. Cox as principal of
the Payne School
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Expects Public Approval.

Up to this time there has never beer
anything proposed which seems to
promise as much as does this plan
said Mr.. Daniel. when the people in
the various parts of the city see the
good their children are deriving from
the change | am certain there will b.
a cIty-wide demand for similar group.
ing"
Practically every member present hac
good word to say for the plan, and
when the matter was put to a vote
it was carried unanimously. Mrs. Edith
Kingman Kern added a word of caution
in her remarks. however. urging tina,
the departmental teaching idea be not
carried so far as to let tho grad.
school teacher lose her hold upon the
individual child as she now has It
Mr.. Thurston gave assurance that hi
would guard against this.
He then explained his proposition Of
changing the methods of the more gen.
eral supervision. This also was carried
without argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Reports to Commissioners.

That the board of education SO con-
sttuted shall select its own officers
and shall make report to the Commits
sioners of the District of Columbia an
nually as to all matters pertaining to
the public school system which come
within the jurisdiction of the board.
That the board of education so con-
stituted shall have all the powers and
perform all the duties now vested in
the board of education by existing law,
including all appointments. promotions.
reductions, transfers and removals, of
the superintendent of schools, assistant
erintendent, directors. supervising
principals. principals, heads of depart
ments, teachers and all other employees
of the public schools of the District of
Columbia; and further. that said board
shall act in an advisory capacity in the
purchase of school sites and planning
of school buildings.
That, except as herein otherwise pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Others Urge Appointment.

Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, president o.
the Congress of Mothers. said she
most earnestly Endorsed Mrs. Rhodes
and asked the board to consider Mrs.
Rhodes name with favor. Others who
urged Mrs. Rhodes appointment to the
position were Mrs. Emma Sanford Shell
ton of the W. {. r. L, Miss Eta Josse-
Ign Gitfin of the National Library for
the Blind. Mrs Ella s. knight, presi-
dent of the Sunshine and Community
Society: Rev. Lewis f. Purdum of the
Ingram Memorial Church. Mrs. George
W. Wheeler of the Philo- Classics. Mrs.
Virginia King Frye, eX-president of
the League of American Penwomen,
and Mrs. l.. B. Slime.
Endorsements were also read from
Senator and Mrs. Ramsdell of Lou
isiana. Mrs. Cullop. wife of Representa- :
tive Cullop of Indiana; Mrs. Jason Wa
terman corresponding secretary of the
federation: Mrs. j. Harry Cunningham.
wife of the secretary of the Board of
! Trade: Mrs. Ellis Logan, former president
OF the federation, and Mrs. Mary S. Lock :
wood. president of the Womans Ma =
tional Press Association
Prior to the appearance of the dele
cation before the board. action was
taken by the members of the educa-
tional body offering coincidence to Mrs
Rhodes in her bereavement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27

available to furnish paper towels. Pa
per towels will be placed in certain
buildings out of the small sum still
availa BILE. and. using the figures OBJ
tainable here as basis. the schoo! ON
Gals next year will he able to ask an
appropriation from Congress for the
necessary money. Supt. Thurston ex-
planned that the lowest figures he could
find for city of the size of Washing,
ton showed that paper towels for school
children would cost al least so,oeo a
year.
The board decided that in order to
keep within the law il would be neces-
sary to abolish all towels. except in a
few chosen buildings where expert
mentS could he carried on.
Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes, a member of
the board of educat ion. was Endorsed
for the position of director of primary
instruction by a group of residents
representing a large number of civic
organizations This is the first time. ii
is believed, that a member of the board
was ever recommended as an active
officer of the schools.
Mrs. Rhodes was not present, being III
at home as the result of shock due to
the death of her husband, Capt. Thomas
B. Rhodes. last week.
Mrs. Randolph d. Hopkins, state ed
itor of the Federation of Women s
Clubs. who led the dele CATION, spoke of
Mrs. Rhodes achievements i'll the edu-
catonal field teacher. administra- =
tive officer. and. finally, as member of
the board of education. She said that
while the delegation was small in
numbers it represented 10000 men and
women of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27

nominees presented as aforesaid. on or
before forty days from the date of a
call therefor issued by the Commits
sioners of the District of Columbia, the
board of education shall be selected as
a aforesaid.
THAT the members of the board of
education. to be selected hereinbe-
fore provided. shall hold Office for three
years from and after the date of APP
pointment. and shall serve without
compensation. Provided. That any
member of said board shall be remov-
able and be removed from Office by
action of the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia on the petition,
and not otherwise. of a majority of
associations qualified to make nomina
tionS as aforesaid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Towels to Be Abolished.

No towels for school children to wipe
their hands and faces on will be avail
able in the schools after February 1.
This is the joint result of the regula-
ton promulgated by the District Com
mtssioners abolishing the common
towel and me common Drinking cup In
Of eduoation 6aa not -eaopkh mensS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
ETCHING SKIN
: WAKEFUL NIGHTS
Not to Be Endured-PosIam Allays
Eczema'S Distress.

{ If ever any remedy may be said 10
triumph" over a disease. certainly
Poslam does so in the healing of Ec-
} .ema. The aggravation attending
} this malady is tortuous and nerve
-acking 1t is persistently stubborn,
out the healing powers of Poslam
soon prevail over il, subdue ii and
usually eradicate ii thoroughly and
permanently. Itching stops at once.
Daily improvement is seen as heal
: ne progresses.
} As to soaps YOU use on your skin.
J ( these irritate. try Poslam Soap.
indicated with Poslam. and superior
{ or daily use Toilet and Bath.
{ For samples. send 4c stamps TO
Emergency Laboratories, - West
Z 18th st, New York City. Sold 10y
Ill Druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Transfers.

Miss Janet McWilliam, teacher and
principal at Adams School, to teacher
and principal at Force School.
Miss Z. n. Lamson, teacher, Petworth
School, to Monroe School.
Miss NJ. w. Bell. teacher, Tenley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27

vided. the provisions Of the act Of Con.
gress, approved June 20. 1906. and en-
titled An act to hx and regulate the
salaries Of teachers. school officers and
other employees of the board of education
of the District Of Columbia shall remain
in full force and effect
Joined in Making Report.
Besides Chairman w s Torbert. the
members of the committee who submitted
the report were Rev. DIR. W. l. Campbell
Mrs NJ. c. Hall. NJ. V. Lewis, NJ r. Cas-
key, D. d. Lore. S. S. Symons, 7. s
Mallon. Guy Stanton, Chester r. Smith
F. S Niemeyer, J. W. Byler and Arthur
kMinnick
The recommendation of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company that fire
stops be abolished was objected to in a
resolution adopted, and the Commission
ers are asked to make an additional fire
stop at 10th street and Rhode Island ave-
lnue northeast.
The school committee gave a report
showing the status of the school con-
ditions for the section. 1t WAS pointed
out that the Langdon School. which is
attended by the children of the section
is decidedly overcrowded. There was
considerable discussion of the matter
Certain recommendations are to be
made to the Commissioners in an effort
to relieve the conditions.
\ committee consisting of Messrs
Mendel. Torbert. kause and Benfer was
appointed to compile records of the
association.
1t was announced a mass meeting to
which all residents of the section are
invited is to be held February 2, when
the question of whether branch
library should be started in the section
will be discussed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
OFFERS NEW PLAN
FOR SCHOOL RULE
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens
Association Would Give
People Voice.
NOMINATIONS ON ADVICE
OF LOCAL.. CIVIC BODIES
Proposal Is Made Only on Condition
That Change Is Deter
mined Upon.

That in the event of a change in the
organization of the board of education
that body should be made more nearly
representative of the people of the Dis
trict, the Rhode Island Avenue Sub
urban Citizens Association, at a meet
ing last night in the Sherwood Presby-
terrain Church, 22d street and Rhode
Island avenue, adopted resolutions that
the Commissioners submit to Congress
the following recommendations:
That the board of education shall
consist of nine members. each of whom
shall have been. for at least five years
next preceding his appointment, bona
fide resident of the District of Column
bia: provided, that the exercise of the
right of suffrage in another jurisdc-
ton shall not affect the bona fides of
his residence in the District of Column
bia for the purpose aforesaid.
Nominations by Citizens.
That the members of said board
shall be appointed by the board of
Commissioners of the District of Co
lumba from among nominees to be
chosen and submitted, as follows: Each
association of citizens, being body
representative of residents of the Dis
trict of Columbia, the objects and func-
tons of which are civic, and which is
shown, hereinafter provided, to have
A bona fide membership in good stand
ing of at least fifty members resident
in said District, and which shall make.
and file in the Office of the Commits
sioners of the District of Columbia, on
or before the first day of January of
each year. sworn statement to the
objects and membership of the asso-
citation, subscribed by the president of
such association or other officer by said
association duly authorized, shall have
the right and privilege of presenting
nominee or nominees. not exceeding
three, for membership on the said
board of education. That from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Socialist Member presides.

Score one for the socialist party. For
the first time in history 4 member of
sat in the chair and welded the gavsl.
presiding over the deliberations OF the
members who were discussing the
Heating child labor bill yesterday. The
socialist. of course, was Myer London
of New York, the only socialist in Con
RreSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Benefits of New Plan.

He said the plan would prove of
benefit to every one concerned. 1T will
mean continuous saving of time and
uninterrupted teaching; 1t will give to
eighth grade pupils an idea Of depart
mental teaching. At present the break
between the eighth grade and the high
school is so sudden that 1t causes many
pupils 10 fail. Also it gives an oppor-
tunity for separating the primary chill
dren and those in the grammar grades.
Through this. problems of discipline
and Fairgrounds will be minimized.
The plan is a feasible one from every
angle"
The plan proposed by Mr.. Thurston
VIII not eliminate teaching by the
principal of the school. but is designed
10 leave him or her free during a par
of the time. so the principal may be
able to attend to the work of ad-
ministration. This can be done during
the combination of classes under eighth
grade teachers, not principals, part of
the time. and also during instruction in
special subjects. such as music
Ernest l.. Daniel, vice president of
the board of education. who was ono of
those to speak in favor Of the change.
declared that 1T was the best plan ever
proposed during the many years he
has served as a member Of the board
of education
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
System an Expensive One.

He declared that it is a wonder that
Washington does not stand at the head
of the list in expenses, in view of that
system, instead of being below many
cities in cost.
Washington has 1872 grade school
buildings. Mr.. Thurston explained.
Newark, a city of about the same size,
a city Of twice the size of this has but
eighty nine schools; Milwaukee. a city of
the same group has but sixty-four, and
in many other places similar numbers are
TO be found.
1T has been the policy Of the board
of education and school officers during the
last few years to ask for sixteen-roon
buildings in place Of the old schools OF
eight rooms. AS l study the problem
more and more, it seems to me twenty
room buildings are needed. Work has
developed greatly during the last few
years, more. / believe. than most people
realize. We have halfyearly promotions
Ikindergartens and various sorts of special
work" Mr.. Thurston announced that in
view Of the fact that Washington has sc
many small buildings he thought 1t would
be we'll to group two or three together
where they were within a short distance
Of one another.
He explained that Washington has
grade principals lin name only
| eighth grade teachers who teach until
interrupted by some detail of admins.
tration, then they act as principal until
the matter is arranged and then re.
turn to teaching. We need definite, re.
sponsible supervision at the source" he
sail