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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
RUSSlAas GREAT CLOWN. {
Durov Had Biting Tongue, ard He
Dearly Loved Piss.


The famous Russian clown, Anatole
nuroy, he'd that, whatever your voca'
tioa. tie ol.y thing that brings you sue.
cess is work. Accordingly lie became
the most Industrious, successful and
Beloved clown in Russia and probably
the richest clown in the world, too, for
when lie died be LET fortune Of ST..
100000 and collection Of trained ami
mais that brought vi.i;ors 10 his home
from all over the world
Born Of an ancient ami noble family
lie was pupil of tie renowned caGe
oyps. but before his graduation lie raa
way ana joined Il circus.
But lie had no ambition to he an or
nary clown. he kept in touch with
llitics. with everything that took plac
Russia, and applied To It his wit
ion lie became an uascca,c d csIsc
russian society in llctieT. Evil d
Duked by jest and gibe. No man Ta
ltoo high a place for us tongue. an
Iiiors officials onre brought about hi
xlle. Russia loved HIN too well 10
Idi. II wv GhSi, tA4Al sfpVti At ha' ~"
the ring. 70 show that lie 1-eant t.
moro discreet lie appeared with
adlcck attached 10 his mouth
IIcvasa famous animal traine.
he pig was Lis favCrite pupil, and i
) said that Lis PCS could do almos
very thing that huLIal beings can DC
kept talk.
y team of trained pigs drew him
about the streets. and so did he love
hem that Il pigs head with ID TO
lie left was the DEVICE upon his seal.
He used to enjoy telling how, wien
be was on tour in Germany, one OF his
pigs ran away and came finally to
farm rot far from Berlin. The farmer
who was kind man, gave the tired
looking beast food and urink. TO his
CONSERVATION, the visitor sclemnly
mounted an upturned barrel, looked
gratefully at his host and stood On its
head as a token Of oplraciatioD.-
Youths Companion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
Home Cookery
Baked Beans and Tomatees.

Soak u pint of beans overnight. In
the morning parboil and place them
into a two quart bean pot. Add to
them level tablespoonful of salt. two
of molasses, teaspoonful of black
pepper aud IA quart OF hot water. Place
tae pot in "A cool oven and bake slowly.
AS the water boils away or is absorbed
by the beans I'LL the pot with tomatoes
icenned or fresh may be used; if fresh.
peel and cut into pieces, Long and
slow baking is required, and one quart
Of tomatoes should be used. If more
moisture is required after this quantity
has been used add hot water. Let
them cook at least ten hours; twelve is
better. q
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
GOOD GOVERNMENT
The People Themselves Arc 20 Blame
/ if They Dc Not fiavs 1t.


The story is told that at the time
Massachusetts was considering the
ratification of the federal constitu-
don Samuel Adams. tie noble pioneer
Of American independence, was waver-
Ing in his support The mechanics and
workingmen of Boston called meet
Ing at the old Green Dragon tavern
and passed resolutions earnestly urg-
ing that the constitution be ratified
and adopted. Those resolutions they
put into the hands of brass founder
TO be delivered to Mr.. Adams
How many were present when
these resolutions were adoptedY" ask
ed Adams,
More. sir, than the Green Dragon
would hold,' said the sturdy mechanic.
"And where were the rcstT''
In the street" replied the brass
founder.
That casts a significant side light on
that crucial period when we were en-
gagged in the task of bringing strength.
out of feebeness and order out of
chaos by establishing national gov
eminent. What could he more inter-
esting than to see the mechanics of
Boston solemnly considering ana dis.
cussins the most remarkable docu-
Eent, as it has been called. that any
body Of men ever put forth? The
same serious and constant considera
ton of matters of public concern by
the same class of people is essential
TO every hour of the existence of the
government.
1t is time that the responsibility for
bad men in Office, for invisible gov
ernment." for venal and corrupt prac- |
tees in public servants. be put upon |
those whose neglect of duty enables |
evil influences to control the election. !
The better element IS always in tine |
majority in every community and can |
always control the situation IL it de- |
sires to do so When things get insup- |
portably bad and the people are thor
oughly aroused. how quickly are de- /
sirable changes brought about. But
when tine people seem to have disposed
of the particular condition that thus
arouscs them they fall back into Il
state OF indifference and let the sinis-
ter influences have the field again.
Truly. eternal vigilance is the price
of good government We cannot find
or enjoy It through any other means.
Our blessed Old republic was not franz
ed fcc laggarGs or towards. but for
brave men and women. ever and al
ways alive TO the duties and obliga-
tons that rest upon them as citizens.-
Senator William e. Borah in Youths
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
How Vessels Touch Bottom.

Vessels often touch bottom In har.
bOrs where there is apparently water
enough to float them with several feet
to spare. The government some time
ago made experiments touching this
matter, and its report says that sue
ton makes all vessels squat" ard
more so in shallow water than in deep
This suction makes all the way from b
few inches to three feet difference In
the draft of the vessel 1t must be
taken ints account in dredging har
bors.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

Turning is the hardest part of driv.
Ing and changing habits the hardest
part Of living.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
Rice and Chopned Beef.

Chop IL cupful Of cold cooked beef,
not too fine. Upon the fire place cup
full OF milk and when hot add the chop
ped beef, Il cupful cold boiled rice, two
tablespoonfuls Of butter and season
highly with salt and pepper, Stir the
mixture till very hot, then remove
from the fire and add an egg, well
beaten. Turn the hash into a baking
dish and bake twenty minutes. Allow
TO brown well and serve in the baking
dish.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
Battle of Golden Hill.

The first colonial blood shed in con-
dict with the British soldiers in the
Revolution was at the battle of Golden
Hill In New York city, near what is
now Burling Slip, when an old sailor
was MORALLY wounded by the redcoats.
This was two months before the Bos.
ION massacre. New York World.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
LONGING
FOR A CHILD
Young Wife Almost in De-
spair. Now has Beautiful
Baby Girl.

There is nothing more charming than
a happy and healthy mother of children,
and indeed child birth under the right
conditions need be no hazard to health
or beauty. Lydia L. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound has brought joy to
many childiess women by restoring them
to normal health. Here is a notable case.
Omaha, Neb.-'I suffered from fe-
male troubles when [ was seventeen
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
Rice Mua,ns.

Mash two cupfuls. of boiled rice
through n sieve, add the wen beaten
yolks OF three eggs, tablespoonful of
soft butter, ecant teaspooufui OF salt,
three cupfuls Of milk and two cupfuls
of yellow .cornmeal, tcaspoonful Of
baking powder and lastly the stifly
whipped whites of the eggs. Pour into
buttered muffin rings or gem pans and
bake in a quick oven for about fifteen
minutes
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02
Fruit Tapioca.

Cook one cupful OF taploca in one
quart of water until it is soft. Stir fire.
qucntly. 1t should he the consistency
of soft custarG. Swecten with enc cup
full Of sugar. Place in dessert dish
one spoonful OF preserved peaches or
any other kind Of fruit. Put the tapi.
oca preparation around the fruit and
serve with plain or whipped cream.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

worth its weight in gold to me for / am
not only well but have a baby girl. so
when ! hear of any woman suffering as
l was tell her OF Lydia E. Pinkham' s
Nxegetable Compound. Mrs. w.
HUGHES, 10 Majestic Apis. Omaha, Neb.
In many other homes, once childless,
mere are now children because of the
TACT that Lydia q. Pinkham s Vegetable
compound makes women normal,
healthy and strong.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

u. I s.-sa | lsll. z. !. =
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

years old. At eight
cen l was married
and my trouble was
no better so / con-
suited a physician
who said that there
was not much |
could do and / could
not have children.
l read of Lydia e.
Pinkham's V e ge-
table Compound and
to try it,
and IL has nrovad
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-02

Do not throw away the water In
which spinach is boiled, but put it OF.
the stove. boil it down to rich flavor,
and it will make delicious cream SOM
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
Delightful Recital At
Women's College

Miss Frances Dewitt of Dover,
gave a charming recital at the Wo-
mems College on Saturday night.
The program consisted of four
songs by Schubert, two in Ger
man; Cashmere Love Song"
1.-TWO Roses" "A Long, Long
Trail" and other favorites. Miss
Dewitt has a powerful soprano
voice of much beauty. She is
studying under Mr.. Van Leer, a
well known vocal teacher of Phila-
delphia. She has charge of the
newly organized choral club at
the Y. W. G. A. in Wilmington, and
is also a member of the choir at
Westminster esbyte ri a n
Church.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14

at the regular meeting of the New
century Club. The physical feat
ures of Mexico were ably discuss
ed by Mrs. E. P. Roberts; and the
Commercial Geography of the
Southern Republic by Mrs. Hay
ward. Miss Brady of the Wo-
mems College gave delightful
talk on the Mother Goose rhymes,
illustrating in a witty way the en-
during traits of humanity.
The Delaware City Club was to
have been entertained next Mon
day, but owing to change of
plans, the visitors will not be
present.
The new club house committee
announces that the building is
subject to rent. Anyone wishing
to make an engagement or inquire
as to price may receive the infor-
nation desired by 'phoning tc
either Mrs A. T. Neale or Mrs. J.
P. Cam, who are acting during
the illness of Miss Hurd, chair
man of the committee.
Press Correspondent.
Edith Hoffecker,
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
PERSONALS

2Ir. Amos Osmond visited
friends in bennington, Pa, last
Wednesday,.
Mrs. Edna Cooper of Whining
tou, spent Sunday with friends in
Newark.
Mrs. Delaware Clark who has
been staying with her brother
Loais L. Curtis, since the death of
he mother and brother, has re-
tusaed to her home in Washing
to- D. G.
RS. William Kimmel of Nor
to-. Pa, spent the weekend with
he mother and sister, Mrs. J. H.
W ght, and Mrs. E. D. Sanborn.
rs. Benjamin Jacobs of Har-
ri ton is the guest of her son,
r. Jacobs, and family.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
Valentine Supper
Served To Forty

Covers were laid for forty at the
supper served in the Presbyter-
ian Church last evening, by men,
bers of the ladies Auxiliary to the
Baraca Class. G. N. Brown, the
president, acted as postmaster.
Responses were made by DR.. Row.
an, Professor Tiffany, Messrs.
William Holton, N. M. Motheral
and G. w. Griffin. The tables were
attractively decorated in red, with
hearts in evidence in honor of st.
Valentines day. Tables for the
use of the committee have recently
been presented by Mr.. G.. w. Crit
fin. Musical selections by guests
present added to the pleasure of
the evening.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
Scouts Meet At Armorv

Troop 2 of Newark held its
weekly meeting on Friday even
ing at the Armory. The scout
were drilled by Scout Master
Tarr and the setting-up exercises
were conducted by Assistant
Scout Master Lindell.
The next meeting will be held
Saturday, February 7.
On Saturday afternoon from {
till 6 Scout Buford Denney, en-
tertained the scouts and some of
his friends in honor of his 18th
birthday. The following were
present :Courtland Houghton
Bayard Lindell, Frank Dunlevy,
Earl Evans, Floyd Hubert, Rob
ert Cook, Robert Hayes, George
Powell, Albert Lewis, Herbert
Henning, Barclay Armstrong,
Leroy Crompton, C. Compton,
John Cunningham, John Hof-
fecker and Scout Master Tarr.
Robert Owens Hayes,
Scribe
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
Workers Study Mexico

The w. H. M. S. of the M. E.
Chcrch met on February 9th at
the home of the president, Mrs.
H. w. McNeal, by whom the meet
ing was called to order. Twenty
three members and number of
visitors were present. The sing
ing of the hymn, precious
Name" was followed by the read
ing of the scriptures by Mrs.
Cage. Following the business,
Mexico, the subject for the after
noon was taken up. The leader,
Mrs. T. F. Manns, being absent
on account of illness, the subject
was taken up by Mrs. Robert
Jones. The physical features of
Mexico and the work of the mis-
sionaries were ably discussed by
Mrs. Crossan. Mrs. L. B. Jacobs,
recently returned from the bor-
der, told of the people and their
customs-a talk listened to with
interest by the society. Mrs.
Cage read an article on the lives
of two missionaries. After the
benediction a social hour follow
ed during which refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Mrs. w. R. Cameron,
Press Correspondent
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
Dance In New Club House

Fifty dollars was cleared by the
committee composed of Miss
Elizabeth Crime, Mrs. j. P.
Wright, and Mrs. G. H. Blake, at
the dance given in the New Cen
fury Club building last Friday
night. Excellent music was fur
nished by Robert Sumwalt, and
about thirty couples were present
At intermission refreshments of
sandwiches and coffee were sold
The proceeds are for the furnish
ing of the new club building.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
Lost Baby Found

Mr.. Jack Chalmers had quite a
scare yesterday while at his
father-in-law's near Welsh Tract
School. A telephone message
came for him from Mrs. Chal-
mers, to come home as quickly as
he could. He was not long in
getting "Hoaxey" to the wagon
and up the road. In less than an
hour Jack telephoned back that
'Dollbaby," his little girl, had
been lost for all hour or more,
when tt ey found her asleep b.
hind box in the hen house.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
Baseball Team Reorganizes

The Centennial A. C. Baseball
team re-organized at a meeting on
Monday night and elected the fol-
lowing officers: Griffith Moore,
manager; Samuel Fulton, business
manager, and Layton Gray, secre-
tary and treasurer. A box social
will be given for the benefit of the
team at the home of Samuel Full
ton on South Chapel street Friday
evening, February 23rd.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
Dindiguls Plan
Valentine Social

'The Dindiguls," a junior mis-
sionary society of the Presbyter-
ian church are planning a valen-
tine social to be held in the lecture
loom Of the church on Friday
evening, February 10th. An ad-
mission of ten cents will be charg-
ed and a jolly good time is pro-
missed everyone. The entertain
ment will begin promptly at seven
thirty.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-02-14
'plendid Program At
New Century Club

Members who braved the severe
|Eold of Monday were we'll repaid
" the interesting program given
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
Indicates That Civil War Has
Brought Further Disaster.
News as to Control at City
Continues Ambiguous.
LONDON SURE KERENSKY WINS
Food Conditions in Russian
Capital Already Serious.
Berlin Socialists Send BOlShe-
Wiki Congratulations.

London, Nov 15.-According to
press reports from Stockholm, travel
ers who arrived yesterday evening in
Haparanda, Sweden, from Finland,
say rumors are current there that
Petrograd is in flames.
No details of the fire were given.
1t was assumed here, however, that
with forces of the Bolsheviki and pro-
visional government still reported
clashing in the capitals streets, the
flames had been started by intent or
by shells.
At last word from Petrograd, the
provisional government was reported
practically in control of the city.
Stockholm, Nov. 15.-The German
minority Socialists executive commit
tee has sent the local newspaper of
the Russian Bolsheviki a telegram
for transmission to Petrograd con-
graduating the Bolsheviki upon the
Seizure of political power" The
telegram expresses the hope that the
BolsheViki will succeed in forcing a
peace without annexations.
Bolsheviki's Fun Is Over.
| London, Nov. 18th Bolsheviki
adventure in government making is all
but ended, as London read the mea-
! ger Russian news today. There was
no direct word from Petrograd, but
cumulative evidence seemed to point
to the provisional governments grad
ual return to power in the capital.
As Russian observers here saw the
| situation, the nations salvation now
depends on the elements composing
| the Minimalist, Radical Bourgeoise,
Peasant and Cossack parties and the
| cooperative unions. The last named
| included nearly a third of the total
population of Russia.
1t was believed here that when the
provisional forces do regain complete
power the Minimalist and the Radical
cadet parties would unite on a cabinet
which would adopt vigorous military
and foreign policy
Must Improve Food Situation
| Whatever government emerges, the
| chief problem for immediate and
| pressing settlement would be some
| solution of the present economic cri-
| sis. Means must be adopted to in
crease the production of food
! As the Russians here saw it, the
| provisional government must uproot
1 the seeds of anarchy sown by German
| propagandists and radical fanatics
and then follow up with a re-state-
ment of war aims.
According to indirect word from
| Petrograd, arrangements have been
made to convene the constitutional as
| Sembly as soon as possible.
! On all sides here emphasis was laid
on the fact that Russia has nothing to
| fear from the prominent part the Cos
sacks are taking in putting down the
| Bolsheviki revolt. The Cossacks from
their earliest history have been com
munistic in their ideas and intensely
| Democratic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
TRY 7 PAPER MAKERS
Charge Violation of sherman Act to
Boost Prices in print"

New York, Nov. 15.-Seven print
paper manufacturers charged with
violating the Sherman antitrust law
went to trial here today in federal
court.
They are Philip T. Dodge. president
of the International Paper company;
George H. Mead, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of the News Print
Paper Manufacturers association; Ed
ward w. Backus, Gordias H. P. Gould
and George Capoon, Jr., members of
the executive committee and AleXan-
der Smith, Chicago banker and Frank
]. Sensenbrenner.
The defendants, numbering seven,
are alleged to have obtained control
of $500 tons out of the daily output
of $500 tons of news print paper in
the United States and Canada thru
agreeme4.ts in restraint of trade
The men are G. H. Mead, chairman
of the association, member of execu-
tive committee and president of large
paper mills; p. T. Dodge executive
member and president of the Interna-
tional Paper company; E. w. Backus,
George Chahoon, jr-, and G.. H. P.
Gould, members OF the executive
committees and heads of paper mills;
Alexander Smith, a Chicago banker
and paper mill financier, and Frank
]. Sensenbrenner, said to have been
active in forming the association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
RAIDERS CATCH HUNS
French Take Prisoners-FcII Eight
German Airplanes.

Paris, Nov. 15.-"French reconnoi-
tering parties near Ailette took prison
ers,'' says today's official communica
ton. THE night was calm except
near Caurieres (Verdun 'front.' where
a heavy bombardment is in progress.
ION Tuesday four German airplanes
were brought down by our pilots and
four others fell disa bled within the
enemy lines. Our aviators made a
number of effectual raids, dropping
many projectiles on various enemy
depots and cantonments near Null
hansen. German aviators carried out
a violent bombardment on Tuesday
night in the region of Calais. 1t is re-
ported there were a number of vic
TINS among the civilian population"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
LID ON SPECULATORS
Stock Exchange Applies Drastic Rules
to Curb Short Sellers.

New York, Nov. 15.-Short sales
on the New York stock exchange are
further restricted commencing today
by the latest ruling of the board of
governors. requiring all traders to
supply each day before noon a de-
tailed account of every transa ction
handled during the preceding session.
The new ruling has special applica-
ton to members who trade for their
own account.
Under the restrictive measured aim
ed at vicious short selling adopted
November 1. brokers were required to
report the names of short sellers only
through the medium of stock bor-
rowed for them. 1t was found this
rule did not apply to those who sold
short and covered their commit
ments before the close of business on
the same day.
This procedure, it was held, neces-
STATED no borrowing of stock. The
new rule now demands that the name
of every short seller be reported
daily.
As a market factor, short selling
has not figured prominently on the
exchange for the last two weeks but
the governors in their action taken
yesterday felt that the added re-
strictions will serve to prevent any
undue market pressure in times of
stress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
President Determined Not To
Menace Nation by Tieup.
Control of Railways Like That
of Food and Fuel.
DRAFT ALL RAIL employees
Many Complex Rail Problems
Must Be Settled.
Congestion, Car Shortage, FL
~ nances, Rate Demands, Etc.

Washington, Nov. 15.-A railroad
dictator may be appointed by Pres
ident Wilson, Determined that war
transportation shall not be tied up by
a strike, the president today has un-
der consideration not only the refusal
of the Big Four Brotherhoods to ar
bitrare their wage demands but also
the critical freight congestion, car
shortage and railroad finance prob
lens. A dictatorship similar to the
government control of food, fuel, pri-
ority and shipping, is being urged
officially to turn the country's rail-
ways completely and solely into a war
machine.
The presidents closest advisers de-
clared today he would stop at moth
ing to keep open the rails for muni-
tions, coal and other essentials. If he
does not sway the brotherhood chiefs
by persuasion, he has recourse to gov
ernment control, with the workers
drafted at army price. Additional
legislation, first necessary for such an
unlocked for move, would be granted
by congress at the presidents behest
if the emergency arose, his advisers
believe.
Put Responsibility ON Unions.
Railroad executives, coming here
tomorrow to plead with the interstate
commerce commission for more reve-
nue. may see the president or COM
municate with him indirectly. week
from today the brotherhood leaders
will visit the president at the White
House. That the outcome may be
some agreement for a raise in pay
with a presidential recommendation
for increased railroad freight rates. is
regarded more than possible.
If however, the unions stand firm
ly by their demands as they did a year
ago. the president will cast the bur
den of responsibility upon them. He
has already declared his view that
patriotic men cannot now seriously
consider imposing on the nation such
a calamity as a transportation tie-up
would involve in the midst of a war.
The implied threat of drastic action
made by the president is expected to
have the desired effect.
Must Have More Equipment.
However, the other railroad prob
lens are pressing. The railways war
board admits the lines cannot cope
with the increased demands upon
them unless great additions are made
to their equipment.
Blocked by the condition of the
money market and Inadequate reven-
ues, they propose placing five hundred
non-esSentialS in a deferred classifi-
cation while coal. munitions and food
are moved ahead