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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
OUR FIRST COLLEGE.
Harvard Had Nine Men In Its Original
Class OF Graduates.

The lliSi commencement Of Harvard
college, the first of the educational in.
sdtutions of the United States, was
held Aug. ., 1912 Nine Young men
comprised the lirst class OF graduates.
IN 1886 the general court of Niassachu-
sets agreed To give 200 toward Il
gchoa!c or colledcr" aud the ncXt year
ordered that the institution he cstil
lishcd nj "NcwctoWnc"
In 1858 John Harvard. preacher.
died ana bedneatLcd about $100 tn the
college 10 hc built NJ NewtowL In his
honor The institution was named IIar
ward college. whi'c the name of the
town was changed t. Cambridge in
honor OF the great English university
II IS doubt III II the original grant Of
ff00 WAS ever actually raid. ana IN any
event The college project remained in
allegiance until The Request Of Harvard
at once Unlisted the necessary meas.
urcS
The ORIGINAL fund was added TO in
various ways. and much aorey was
raised by lotteries. Henry DJnstcr.
Hebrew scholar. was chosen first pres.
llc:, and class began Course o.
study in lr3S. and nine graduated in
1872 st Louis Post Dispatch,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
THE EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
Thursday, November 10, 1916.
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
slews OF the Town and vIlIass Told
Strictly for Busy Readers

David Murray is spending ,ae day
in Troy. Ur
A. NJ Torrance is in Great Barring
ton on business trip.
Born, November Il, son Clifford
Albert, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sanders,
j.;
John Costello of North Adams vas
business visitor in town Wednes-
day
George NJ. Davis left this morning
for Dandy, where he will spend lew
days.
Rev. r. j. Cahil and Rev. T. j.
Burke of North Bennington are in
Troy today.
Ralph Niles of the Bennington
Garage force is confined to his home
with a bad cold.
John and Joseph McGiynn and
Joseph Houle left for Troy today,
where they have secured positions
Lincoln Hall is staying at the Scott
house on Pleasant street his home in
cid Bennington being closed for the
winte.
Mrs. Charles e. Patterson of Old
bennington went TO Troy today fer a
short visit as the guest of Mrs r. C.
Reynolds. -
Mrs. Patrick Shea of Eagle Bridge
and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shelley OF
New York city are the guests OF Mrs.
John Flynn.
Mrs. Justin Kellogg has left for
Williamstown, where she will spend
the winter. Richards Kellogg and
family contemplate moving there next
week
For Friday at j. w Pierce's, hall
but. mackerel, cod, rusk. haddock,
tile fish, butter fish. blue fish. salmon,
founders and smelts. oysters and
clans. Adv.
A new drain is being constructed at
the corner of Main and Washington
streets. 1t is made up of two Trains,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
OLD TIME HARvESTS.
a Reminder OF the Days When You
Were Boy on the Farm.

Wero a Boy on the Farm.
II you were boy on the farm you
will recall wildly what harvest meant
to you. for you had to carry water, and
harvest hands were Il thirsty set, nor
did they seem to care how far il was to
the spring or how badly chdpped your
feet
When not carrying water you were
busy gathering sheaves, which was
about the hardest work in sight, or at
least you thought it was
When dinner came you would be so
hungry that there did not seem to be
enough on the table TO satisfy you, 70
say nothing OF the hungry bunch. III
This you would be somewhat disap-
pointed. for there was always enough
for all
Then for an hours rest. during which
the men would sprawl out in the shade
of tree OF on the porch in the great
est comfort And maybe you would
have found a good place 10 rest your
wedry bones ana about 70 settle into If
when one Of the Graders would come
along with eaky bucket in one hand
aud duh scythe in the other and or
der You 10 come along and turn the
grindStone while YOU were resting.
Didn't il seem that they had spite
at boy in harvest time on the farm?
Erasmus Wilson in Pittsburgh Ga
Zette-rimes
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
A Marvel Of Inject Mechanism.

The sting Of certain Indian ny of
rcrs as marked an example of design
in nature as can well le ina gined
When seen through magnifying glass
il is found 70 be composed Of three
sharp blades ioldel into one, with
Lcir cutting edge, outward ana rum
aing down 70 one fine point. When
he 6 !! i.,ser,s This UP 10 the hilt in its
tin the three blades tly apart. and
hen it is seen that each inner edge is
beautiful saw. worked by six sep
lralc muscles. 50 that when with
drawn the instrument rips It's way out
with n gush Of blood But now comes
The most curious provision OF all It
would not do 10 fold up these blades
with the blood adhcring 70 them. so
each blade Is provided ut its base with
n dne brush of hairs growing out of
an oil gland. which provides an anti
septic secretion to keep the blades
clean
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
Forgetncnots.

The forgetmcnot is a delightful inn
migrant belonging to that numerous
flower family which includes the Viz
ginia cowslip, hounds tongue ana com
frey. As far back as we are able To
trace flower history. says the National
Geographic Magazine. it held an hon
ored place in the flower garden. and
when America was settled it Was
brought along to cheer the colonist'S
austerc life and to remind him of the
old roof tree across the billowy sea.
Have You ever noticed the little gold
on circle around the center of the dow
or? That circle is pat there by the
flower us honey guide TO tell the bee
inst where To insert its tongue to get
the richest draft of nectar and M the
same time 10 touch both anthcr and
stigma and thus fertilize the plant
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
ATTITUDE.

Ny observation in life leads me 90
believe that nearly every human bcns
has an aptitude-that is, there is some
thing that he or she can do better than
all other things. One in a hundred.
again, has a remarkable aptitude, and
in one in thousand this aptitude is
developed into something cxtraordi-
nary. 1t then amounts 70 natural ia.
sight and constitutes genius. Now. Il
perfect system Of education. if II could
be devised. would he one which. while
developing to the fullest extent all the
faculties, would allow free play to the
special aptitude. From The Autobiog
raphy Of Charles Francis Adams"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16

one on each side of the corner with
a pipe connecting them, which in turn
connects with the large pipe cunning
down Depot street.
Members OF the Fortaishtly who
wish to jim the Recreation class TO
be conducted by Miss Vossler are
again reminded to notify Mrs. f. f.
Howe. The class will not be or
ganized unless at least 20 members
signify wish TO join.
Mid week prayer meeting this even
ing at the Methodist church, conduct
ed by pastor. The subject is Mothers
Boys. "My son forget not my law:
but let thine heart keep my command
ments for length of days and long
life, and peace, shall they add TO
thee.
Some Interesting Current Opinion
On Religious and Church Matters
will be the topic for discussion at the
Second Congregational chapel service
tonight. Report will be made on the
census OF the church and parish which
is now practically complete. A wei.
come for all.
Mrs w. Z. Putnam is in Springfield
Mass, today the guest of DR.. ana
Mrs T j. Putnam of that city. She
attends luncheon this afternoon Civ.
some active chairman of committees
in Federated club work. Mrs. Win,
ston Churchill and Mrs Putnam VIII
represent Vermont.
Miss Mary G. Cone delightfully."-
entertained at her home on Grand
View street yesterday afternoon in
honor of Mrs Harold d. Hazeltine OF
Cambridge England, who is spending
several months at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs George F.
Graves. The guests were received by
Miss Cone and Mrs Hazeltine and d
most enjoyable musical program was
rendered by Mrs. George Howes OF
Williamstown, vocalist, Mrs Harry
Marshall violinist and Miss Ruth Bart
lett accompanist both OF North Ad
ans. Refreshments were served.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16

John Morley in his life of Gladstone
tells the story OF the statcsllau's ex.
animation for admission 10 Oxford uni.
versity when he was youth. Tie cx-
aminer. having utterly fuiled TO floor
the candidate on some point OF the
ology. said Eve will now leave that
part Of the subject NO. sir. replied
the candidate III you please. we will
not leave it vet aud proceeded TO
pour forth a fresh stream. The dean
IN Mr.. GladStones day was Gaisfcy@
famous among other things for hts
irenchant hreyity. This laconic gift, !"
observes Mr. Morley slyly, "the dean
evidently had not time TO transmit to
all OF his flock"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
Truth Versus PoIitoness.

Mother ito Elsie returned from par
tyl-Did you hid good night 20 Marian'S
mamma and tell her you had vcTy
pleasant time. as | told you; Elsie
Not zactly. mamma. You see. Marinu
took the biggest piece Of cake mud sflil-
Cd lemonade on my new dress. so !
couldn't say what you told me, but I
.old her mother COOL night and said /
guessed Marian had had q very pleas.
rut time Boston Transcript
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
Music In Plants.

There is music in plants. The fern
leaf OF the varieties common here rep
resents a bit of music. From the tip
of the fern 10 the center there is n
crescendo. from there to the root there
Is II. diminuendo. and as we reach the
last we should have to mark retard
Ii is beautiful. Flowers grow ryth-
mically.- Henry Turner Bailey
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
Stop the First Cold.

A cold does not get we'll of itself.
The process of wearing out cold
wears you out and your cough be-
comes serious If neglected. Hacking
coughs drain the energy and sap the
vitality For ~ years the happy com
bination of soothing antiseptic bal
sans in Dr. Kings New Discovery has
healed coughs and relieved conges-
ton. Young and old can testify to the
effectiveness OF Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery for coughs and colds. Buy a
bottle today at your Druggist, soc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
Famous Fables.

MY ancestors came over in the May
flower"
This is our family coat of arms
"Oh. had plenty of chances TO mar
ry. but ! preferred TO remain SINGLE"
My kid got Off an awfully funny re
mark yesterday Listen
New York World.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
More Effective.

81 see ycvc invested in a vacuum
cleaner" neighhor said to Mrs. Jones.
DO We like il better than the old fash
toned broom
you bet yer life | do" Mrs. Jones
answered II kin knock Jones twice
IS fur with it."-EXchange.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16

Teacher What is an engineer Tom
my? Tommy-A man that works an
engine. Teacher That's right Now,
Johnny, what is n pioneer johnny
A woman that works piano.-Ex
change.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
Appropriate.

What did you call yonr silver mincf'
'The American Boy
Any particular reason for calling it
~ that namef"
We'll. it had plenty Of pockets, but
nothing in them except rubbish
los Angeles Express.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
Lika a Wet RIanket

Holus--I never kncw such Il wet
blanket rs l'lubbub Pokus-rbat's
Tight II that fellow should jump FROM
the frying pan into the Gre he would
put the fire out
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
In Modern Parlanoe.

Edith--So your father told you he
was opposed to your marrying Jack
What did you say; Wilrul Winnic--I
told papa that Intervention would
Gean war.--Pall Mall Gazette
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16

Give no reins TO your inhamed pas
s!ons Take time and little delay.
Impetuosity manages all things badly,
Status
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16

"That young fellow is always com.
planning he cannot find an opening
"That is why he Is always in the
hole. baltimore American.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16
Didn't Need Much.

"js he every way eligible
Neariy So. All he needs is divorce
from HIS present wife. St Louis
Post .Di>patch.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16

neiug aasry is like cmptying the
pepper pot into your own porridGe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-16

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
More Troops Are Needed
To Continue Villa Hunt
rhe Villa hunt is at a standstiII.

The Villa hunt Is at a standstill.
Major General Funston has told the
War Department that he can 90 no
further unless he gets more help from
Washington. This. II Is learned, Is the
reason for Major General Scotts hur-
ried trip to San Antonio for a council or
war with Funston.
Secretary OF WaI Baker has empow-
cred his chief of stan to 20 into Mexico,
n necessary, to learn at nrst hand the
true ronitions.
IL General Scott finds conditions to be
as reported by General Funston. the
Administration will be forced TO decide
whether to remain In Mexico In face or
the opposition OF CarranZa, or withdraw
at Carranza's demand.
General Funston has informed wash
inEton that the operations of Brigadier
ace at n standstill. Funston says the
car paign cannot be pushed farther into
Mexico without more troops. There arc
forces sufficient to carry on the cam
paiGn against villa alone. but too small
force to fight Carranzlsta as well as
Nilsta forces.
Present orders to Funston are to act
In &C operation with Carranza forces in
the villa pursuit. With the treacherous
P0rrai incident before him, Funston has
| reported that he cannot count on Car
! r2nEP's cooperation.
Consul Letcher at Chihuahua is said
to have sent report to " ashington de-
tai nP the seizure by Carranzista au-
! liberties of nine carloads OF supplies
| sert over the Mexican railways for the
use of Pershing's forces. II this report
| is confirmed the United States will be
| iCrCed e,,ner to demand from Carranza
| non'interference with commercial ship
| mcLts to the field base, or to discon-
| tlnue use OF the railroads.
Funston Is demanding a greater use OF
| the railroads for supply shipments.
| Funston also wants to change his sup
ply base from Columbus to l'residio,
Tex, or some other point nearer the
| army base I'm Mexico.
! Funston has decreased the border
guard by Withdrawing 1900 troops to
| guard the line of communications. lie
believes part of the 1900 Field Artillery
| should he called into Mexico.
No action will be taken by the war
! department on these requests of FUN
ston's until General Scott reports. Cen
| eral Scott. with his aide, Lieut. Col.
i;ohert f., L. Niche, left Washington
last night He is expected to reach Sau
Antonio on sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
BERNSTORFF AGAIN
PLEADS FOR |GEL
Ambassador Also Reiterates
Protest Against Arrest Of
German Agent.

Ambassador Won eBrnstorff today
renewed his demand for the release
- the papers taken from the German
embassy's New York office when Wolf
Won Igel was arrested for completely
in the welland canal plots. The am
bassador also renewed his protest
against the arrest of Won Igel as in
violation of all diplomatic usage.
Secretary of State Lansing said the
"official" papers taken from Won Igel
will be returned to the German am
bassador.
II Photographic copies had been
taken of these papers by the district
attorney at New York, Mr.. Lansing
had not been advises. He said. how
ever. that copies of any papers re-
turned to the German ambassador
could not be used in any trial against
The release of Won Igel from Gus
tody still hinges on the question of
fact a. to whether he was attached to
the German embassy staff at the time
OF the commission Of the crimes with
which he is charged
The German ambassador resists this
Interpretation of the immunitics given
diplomat. He believes Won 1gers
present status should rule.
State Department officials refused alb
solutely to comment on the report from
the District Attorneys office in New
York that the papers taken from Won
Igel at the time OF his arrest show
conclusively that an accredited official
OF the German government had been
cognizant OF every step taken In the
Welland canal plot.
II any high officials are involved in
the plot and the threatened with the
same fate that Captains Boy-Ed and
Won Papen, the recalled attaches met,
there was not official who would ad-
NIT II.
1t was apparent from the tenor OF Of
fetal comment that the Administration
Is waiting to see the outcome OF the
demands made upon Germany in the
submarine issue. II Is not desired that
any step shall be taken now by the De-
pnrtment OF Justice that might further
coInnltcate the present seriously strained
relations between the two governments
state Department officials made II
plain. however. that If II is shown that
VOC 1gel is entitled to immunity from
arrest and all the papers taken from
him should properly be surrendered, the
department OF Justice will not be per-
m'tteu to balk this action. II the con-
ditions made by the State Department,
In requesting the release OF the prisoner
and papers are compiled with such re-
quest. officials said, would be manda-
tory
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Berlin Cannot Give
In, London Believes
BY ED l.. KEEN.

LONDON. April Northumberland
persons here do not believe that Ger
many will yield to the United states
The general opinion in London is
that a diplomatic break is certain
and that war Is strong possibility
This view is based ON the fact that
Germany has emphasized the state.
ment that the submarine is her most
effective weapon in lighting Eng
land For this reason II Is believed
that Germany cannot afford to con-
Cede ary essential points. though IL
Is thought possible she will Offer
certain concessions to obtain some
delay.
The British attitude toward Presi-
dent Wilson's note ranges from uuirt
satisfaction to near jubilatIon. II is
quite lively that it will have salu-
tary effect upon the cabinet crisis
hero and most important influence
upon Holland, Greece, Roumania, and
the Scandinavian neutrals.
The Kaiser must now decide whether
he wants war with the United States
or not, .the Daily Chronicle holds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
French Approve
Wilson'S Ultimatun,
By WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMs.

PARIS. April 2o.-The worlds greatest
battle at Vcrdun. only I35 miles from
the French capital, suddenly took Sec
ond place IN public interest today with
arrival of dispatches reporting Presi-
dent Wilson's speech.
The Presidents strong stand won In
slant and Unanimous approval here.
Ihat portion of his speech referring to
mis- night To uphold the principles of
humanity was applauded as one of the
hnest utterGnces heard In any capital
since the war began.
The text OF the American note TO Ger
many had not been received here early
today, though It was expected to follow
the lines laid down in the President q
speech. French officials Sho read the
,ahied excerpts would not speculate for
psohcatlon on Germans probable course
: For several days public sentiment has
oeen daily growing warmer toward
America The French people were at
nrst disappointed by what they UNDER
STOOD TO be Americas Indifference over
the first submarine outrages. But
despite their reduced space on account
az the limited supply of paper, the news
papers for several weeks have been de-
Young considerable effort to giving the
public better idea of conditions in
America. "
The masses are now beginning TO
understand the difficulties that have
confronted President Wilson. His an
parent determination not to yield an
inch to Germany has completely wiped
out all the earlier Impressions.
The newspapers here hold that Ger
man agents are responsible for AT least
part of President Wilson's troubles in
Mexico.
The marine department has thus far
refused to permit publication of the sub
marine which torpedocd the Sussex or
the name of the commander.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
PLAN TO SPEED UP.
FAKE AUCTION BILL.
Retail Merchants and Congress-
man Johnson Will Push New
Measure.

with a fake auction" bill now be-
fore Congress, the Retail Merchants
Association and Congressman Ben
johnson, sponsor for the measure are
endeavoring to have II placed upon
the unanimous consent calendar so
that Il may be rushed through for
enactment into law.
Congressman johnson introduced the
bill late yesterday afternoon. 1t Is
entitled "A bill to prevent fraud at
public auctions in the District Of Co
1t provides that no stock OF mer-
chandise may be offered at pubic
auction without written permit from
the District Commissioners. and stip,
not issue the permit until they shall
have investigated and satisfied them
selves that neither fraud "or deception
OF any kind will be practiced.
For Definite Period.
The permit is to be for dennite
period. not exceeding twelve months,
and a fee not in excess OF $50 Is TO
be charged. The applicant IL required
to set forth in his petition for the
permit a detailed list OF the goods to
be sold and the statements or repre-
sensations which are to be made In
connection tnereWltn. =.
The bill was designed primarily to
cover alleged fake auctions" which
the District Commissioners had found
IL Impossible to reach under the pres
ent laws. 1t Is expressly stipulated
that:
mo person as herein provided for
shall sell at public autclon. from the
LIST day OF April until the Goth day of
September. both inclusive. between the
hours OF o'clock in the evening and
o'clock the following morning. nor from
the list doy of October until the 3oth day
Of March both inclusive. between the
hours of 6 o'clock In the evening and 8
o'clock in the morning. any jewelry. dia-
monds or other precious stones.
watches. gold and silverware, gold and
silver plated ware. statuary. porcelains,
bric-a-brac or articles OF virtu."
May Suspend License.
The Commissioners are authorized tn
suspend license at anv time that they
believe that the proposal auction will be
In violation of the provisions of the
law.
Prosecutions are to be conducted in
the Police Court. and any person con-
victed OF violation of the provisions
of the law Ii subject to n fine or not
prisonmcnt OF not more than sixty days.
or both. In the discretion of the court.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Roger
w. Whiteford and NJ. ID. Rosenberg.
geenral counsel for the Retail Mer-
chants Association. worked with Con-
gresham Johnson in the preparation OF
the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
A Baby's Birthday.

Baby's coming is anticipated with
great joy, and it is Of the utmost i'm
portance that great care is taken to
make this important event q happy
one.
Mothers Friend, applied external
)y and to be had Of all druggists, is
Of the greatest value for it robs
childbirth Of its agonies and dan
gers, makes the mother comfortable
and helps make baby strong, healthy
and vigorous. 1t is effective and de-
pendable and has been used sue.
cessfully for many years. Definite
instructions are furnished with each
bottle.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
FRENCH CAPTURE
FORTIFIED WORKS

PARIS. April 2O,-French troops cap
tured the well-fortified works during a
violent attack last night northwest OF
Vaux, the war office announces, taking
200 prisoners and much booty.
Otherwise there was no important
fighting around Verdun last night. On
the west bank of the Mouse there was
reciprocal bOmbardment.
In the Argonne, a mine struggle re-
suited to the advantage OF the French.