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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-08-19
NORTH BENNINGTON

Lynn White Of New York spent the
week end With his parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. h. H. White,
The members of the NJ. L. Sunday
school VIII picnic on the church lawn
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. LeGrand Babcock of Peters.
burg ~ Y, was the week end guest
of her sister, Mrs. ID. A. Davis.
Mrs. Erin Tompkins of Northamp-
ton is visiting at the home of Mrs.
George H. Green Of Upper Main
stree,.
The Tinkham family reunion will
be neid Wednesday, August q at the
home of Duane Brownoll in South
Cambridge, n. y.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Henry of New
York. city are the guests OF Mrs.
Henrys parents Mr.. and Mrs. b. T.
Henry of Riverside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sherwood of
Lehighton, Penn, are visiting at the
home Of their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lionel Sherwood of Riverside.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. White and
VnltuTen ana MISS flOrencC White
have returned from Hedges Lake
wnere ,hey have leen in camp for
two weeks.
Mr., and Mrs. II. A. Davis and Miss
Ruby Toby motored to Pittsfeld Sat
urday with Mrs Davis grandchildren
Richeline and Doris Phillips, who
have been spending several weeks
here. The children we're accompani.
ed from Pittsfeld to their home in
Bridgeport, Conn. by their aunt, Mrs.
Clinton Vetal of Troy.
The sixty-ewo members of the
White family who met for their an,
nual reunion at Battlefield Park, Sat
urday, August 10, report one of their
most enjoyable meetings. thus far.
The day itself was ideal for the gath.
ering, and every one present in the
best of spirits, aided somewhat Der.
haps by the bountiful repast which
left nothing to be desired in the way
of provision for the inner man. Fami.
lies attended from EIoosick Falls
Bennington and North Bennington
The same officers were elected to
serve for anothc! year
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-08-19
is MUSICAL PRODIGY
Boy Leads Orchestra at the
Age of 13
Child Who Astonishes Europe Born
In Maine of Italian
Parents.

Rome.-Willy Ferrero, aged thirteen,
who leads 100-piece orchestras in
selections from Wagner, Beethoven,
Rossini, Grelg and others, is an Amer
lean and was born in Portland, Maine.
The child has attracted the attention
of Europe since he was four years old,
but it was only recently that his Amer
lean birth was revealed by his parents,
who are Italian.
The father told the Associated Press
correspondent that Willy carried an
American passport, but that his name
thereon was William Ferrero, a name
he had closenefor him while he had
worked in Maine when the child was
born.
The father said that at the age of
two the lad was brought to Italy, width.
er his parents were returning to take
up their residence in their old home in
the Folies Bergere, in Paris. A year
later he appeared in the CostanZa the
alter. Rome, where for the first time he
led an orchestra of 100 pieces. The pro-
gram was composed of Wagnerian,
Beethoven and other heavy selections.
The child took his orchestra before
Emperor Nicholas in 1918 and conduct
ed two concerts for the monarch. In
the same year his orchestra was filling
an engagement in London, and he was
commanded TO appear before Queen
Alexandria of England at Marlborough
house. He appeared before Pope Ben
edict XIV. in 1916
In April, 1915, just before Italy's dec
laration of war; Willy was presented
with the gold medal by the Italian min
lister of education after he had made
n successful appearance in the Angus
tenn. where he had conducted an or
chestra and chorus aggregating 500
participants.
All the players in the orchestra are
men of long experience.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-08-19
Too Much Government

Public ownership of trolley lines is
now suggested. When anything
doesn't pay under private manage
ment for a period turn it over to the
and let the taxpayers
make up the difference Isn't 1t be-
coming apparent that Americans are
getting into the habit of leaning alto
gether too much on their government?
That was one of the troubles with the
,ermans, only they fell into that er-
because of pernicious propaganda by
the ruling classes. Can Il be that
Americans are travelling the came
route because of Incidence and acl of
backbone to face unpleasant situations
md to solve knctty problems as they
present themselves? What this coun-
try really needs for its own good is
more individual initiative and inde-
)endence and less running to the gov
rnment with every little trouble that
zones up. If this psychology could be
pumped into the American mind the
country would be better off.-Rutland
Herald.
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PoWNAL

Robert Steel OF South Williams
town was in town Friday buying
cattle.
John Bergman of Schenectady, N.
Y, was in town Saturday on bust
ness trip.
Harry Niles has returned to his
home from overseas service and is
looking very good.
Miss Sarah Ray of Dorchester,
Mass, is visiting her classmate, Miss
Ruth Gardner at Maplelawn.
Mrs. Elite Parker is entertaining
her brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Perkins of Newark, N, j.
Don't forget Samantha Allen at
the Court of Fame" in the Baptist
church Thursday and Friday night
Misses Dorothy and Irene Haley of
West Swanzey, N. H., are spending
their vacation with their aunt Mrs.
Elijah Barber.
Misses Genevievef and Pauline Bar
Der gave picnic to about % of their
friends at "Skyborough' Saturday af-
ternoon. Payl Niles was chef.
The first Baptist church OF this vii
lage and the Congregational church
at North Pownal have federated and
have extended a call to Rev. r. S.
O'Dell of Keeseville, n. Y, to become
the pastor of the two churches. Mr..
O'Dell recently preached here and
met with favor with both churches
and it is hoped he will accept the
call.
The annual community and Sunday
school picnic was largely attended in
birmingham orchard Saturday under
the auspices of the Methodist Sunday
school. A fine dinner was served and
ice cream and punch served and
nice programme of sports run off, the
feature being the baseball game be-
tween the married and single men
with batteries, married, A. d. Horyh-
falling, pitcher, Nelson Graves, catch
er; single, Walter Bennett, pitcher,
Lloyd Rathbun, c"te',er and Ralph
Kirtey umpire a.. after hard fight
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Leads in Shoe Manufacture.
lynn, Mass, with over 100 factories,
Is the leading shoe city in the world.
Exempted for Reason.

When parliament of the common
wealth Of Australia enacted a law
some years ago prohibiting the cn-
ployment of Asiatic and native island
laborers in that country, the crews,
divers and other workers in the pearl
industry ut Broome were Malays and
japanese. More than 1900 Japanese
were employed in the pearl-tishing
fleets. For a time it was feared that
the new law would destroy the indus
try, but no attempt was made to en-
force the law.
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BENNING ron BRIEFS
News Of the Towr ard Village re
Briefly for f'esy Re~dsrr


Miss Lillian Keast of New York
city is the guest of Mr~and,Mrs. Lee
c. Warner.
Mrs. w. w. Burke and daughter,
Ruth returned Saturday from week
spent near Putnam, n. Y.
Mrs. r. l.. Baird Of Philadelphia is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Well
ington Of Old Bennington.
Mrs. Sayro Mcleod and daughter,
Catherine are spending week tour
ing in the White Mountains.
Mrs. Robert Gardner of the Pownal
Road has been confined to the house
by illness for several days.
Ellis Chase is taking a two weeks
course at the y. NJ. C. A. school at
Silver Bay on Lake George.
Wait for opening of Fienburg
Bros. August 23rd. Mems, women's
and children's clothing on easy week
ly terms. Over Harte's theater. Adv.
There will be big dance Wednes-
day night. at Harmony hall in Hoo
sick Falls. Music by McGurns or
chestra. ADV.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Slocum Of
Oneonta. ~ Y. are guests for a few
days OF Mrs. Slocums sister. Mrs.
James f. Scarey of Spring street.
Miss. Marie Burns and Mrs. VIII
liam Lundergan of Spring street re-
turned Monday from Troy where
they have been the guests for few
days of their sister. Mrs j. Il. Mat-
tison.
Wait for opening Of Fienburg
Bros. August 23rd. MEMS, women's
and chi!drens clothing on easy week
ly terms, Over ,HaIte' S, theatel.s Adv.
Wait for opening Of FienbGrg
Bros. August 25rd. Mems, women S
and children's clothhng on easy week
ly terms. over tiarte's theater. Adv.
Miss Deinia jacobson, local reera.
alton leader, will complete her duties
in Bennington early in September.
She has received an appointment
from the y W. {. A. under the War
Council and will have position in
Jacksonville, Florida.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-08-19
FIRST GERMAN LEVY ON 81, 200
Beginning at That Point Graduate
Taxes Affect All Property
in Country.

Copenhagen. - Matthias Erzberger
German minister of finance, has Is
sued statement, according to n Ber-
lin dispatch to the Tidende, that the
proposed levy on property in Ger
many will begin at 5000 marks (nor-
mally about $4,000 and will be grad
uated up to 10 per cent for property
valued at $4,000 marks ($12.500).
The rate will become higher with
property the valuation of which is
above this figure until it reaches 65
per cent on property above 100000
marks (S750,000).
The levy will be payable by install
ments extending over thirty years, be
ginning with January, 1920.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-08-19
IF ALL MOTHER OtY Ke "
Thousands of Children suffer from
Worms and Their Mothers DO Not
Know Whnt the Trouble Is.

Signs of worms are; Deranged
stomach, swollen upper lip. sour
stomach, offensive breath, hard and
full belly with occasional grippings
and pains about the navel, pale face
of leaden tint, eyes heavy and dull,
twitching eyelids, itching of the nose.
itching of the rectum, short dry cough
grinding of the teeth, little red points
sticking out on the tongue, starting
during sleep, slow fever.
Mrs. H. N. Roberts, 500 Asylum
Street, Flint, Mich, used Dr. True's
Elixir for her little baby girl when
she was sick. Mrs. Roberts wrote
to DR.. True: my little girl is cured
of her worms" And in later letter
wrote; Baby is fine and l think it
was your medicine CDR. True's Elixir
that helped her" If your baby is i'll
start giving DR.. True's Elixir at once
Write us freely about the case. No
charge for correspondence. Buy DR..
True's Elixir at your drug store al
once. DR. j. b. True & Co., Auburn
Maine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-08-19
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

At the New York stores sale,
ladies' bungalow aprons csc. ADV.
John H. Kelly of Winsted, Conn,
is the guest of relatives in town.
Mrs, Harlow Tinkham is the geust
: of MIS-. Jed Hurlburt of Union street.
Wanted-Women at the H. T. Cush-
man Mfg. CO., North Bennington.
64tf
Wanted-Laborers and wood work
ers. ii. t. Cushman Mfg. Co., North
bennington. 66tf
Maurice Wallace of Cohoes form
erly of this pace spent the week end
with friends in town.
Miss Helen Lalley is spending a two
weeks vacation here at her home Miss
/ Lalley is employed in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Sarah j. Rice is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Almon r. Sweet of
School street.
Rev and Mrs. J. r. Mckee have re-
turned from week spent It Bread
ploaf Inn, Breadloaf, VT.
Miss Eunice Lyons has returned
from Cleveland where she has taught
school fer the past year
I Mrs. Hilda Hall oil Watertown, Mass.
is visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Almon r. Sweet f School street.
Miss Margaret Lite of Cohoes is
the guest of Mrs. S. a, Patterson OF
Dewey street
DR.. and Mrs. ]. II. Bean and daugh-
ter Madeline of Natick Mass, arc
guests of Mrs l.. b. Sutton of Silver
strees.
At the New York stores shoe de
partment ladies pumps reduced tc
$1.SS, ladies' black CT tan oxfords re-
duced to $2SS. Adv.
Frank f. Stockwell of Portland,
Me, is visiting for a few days at the
home OF his father, Joseph Stockwell
on the Pownal road.
Mrs. George Wadsworth and Mrs.
George Chambers have returned from
la two weeks vacation spent at camp
in Harrington Pines.
Miss Beulah Whitley, who is en-
ployed in Plymouth is spending a vac
dtloH ut lHe NOME Oh Her parents, MI.
and Mrs. Nathan Whitley.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ Rudnitsky, son Al
bert and daughter Ruth of New York
city are visiting at the Nome OF Mrs
Julius l.. Weichman of Pleasant st,
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. HOLSTER
and family of Imperial avenue are
spending a weeks vacation in Wood
ford city at the summer home of Mrs.
Eveline Kimball.
Orlo Schermerhorn and Miss Della
Castle Of Schenectady were united in
marriage Friday afternoon by Rev. j.
A. Perry at the parsonage. The bride
and groom were attended by Miss
Helen Carpenter and Earl Hurley.
Nicholas Morrissey OF Washington
avenue is confined to the house today
by painful injuries sustained at the
Scott machine shop Monday afternoon
Mr. Morrissey Is employed in this
shop, apd during The afternoons work
caught his hand in lathe where It
was badly mangled. He will be able
to have full use of. his hand, accord
ing to the attending physician.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-08-19
HAS NOT HAD AN
HOURS SICKNESS
Since He Commenced To
Take HFTuit-a-tIyes"
Lies Avr OrrAwA.

"Three years ago, began to tee
rundown and tired, and suffered
very much from Liver and Kidney
Trouble. Having heard of ''Fruit-a.
tives", I thought i would try them.
The result was surprising.
I hare not hat an hoa,,s STIFFNESS
since l commenced using "Fruit-a-
tives" or FyNit Ls0er Tablets, and /
know now what haven't known for
good many years-the blessing Of o
healthy body and clear thinking
brain' WALTER j. MARRIOTT.
5oc.a box, 6 for So so, trial size 25c,
At dealers or from FRUIT- A-TIVEs
Limited, OGDENSBURG. N. Y.
The Lamar register., 1919-05-28
CHAPTER XVI.
A Floating Coffin.

The laboring boat rested so low In
the water 1t was only as We were
thrown upward on the crest OF a wave
that could gain any view about
through the pallid light OF the dawn.
Ii was all a desolate. restless waste
In the midst of which we tossed, while
above hung masses OF dark clouds OBJ
securing the sky. We were but a hur-
Ting speck between the gray above
and the gray below.
The first thing needing my attention
was the food and water. crept for
ward cautiously and soon had Sam
busily engaged In passing out the yarI-
Gus articles for inspection. Only es-
sentials had been chosen. yet the sup
ply seemed ample for the distance l
believed we would have to cover be-
fore attaining land. But the nature of
that unknown coast was so doubtful |
determined to deal out the provisions
sparingly, saving every crumb pos
sible. The men grumbled at the small
ness OF the ration. yet munched away
contentedly enough. once convinced
that we all shared alike.
hhbhtt Aah's ohiu
Now we understand each other and
can get at work. Wen divide into
watches first OF all--two men aft here
and one at the bow. Watkins and |
Will take IL watch and watch. but
there is enough right now for all hands
TO turn to and make the craft ship
shape. Two OF you bail out that water
till she's dry, and the others get out
that extra sail forward and rig up
Jlb. She'll ride easier and make better
progress with more canvas showing"
The men gradually knocked of work
and lay down. and finally yielded to
Dorothy's pleadlngs and fell into u
sound sleep. 1t seemed as though 1
scarcely lost consciousness, yet | must
have slept for an hour or more, my
head pillowed on her lap. When l
awoke Schmitt was again at the steer
ing paddle. and both he and Dorothy
were staring across me out over the
port quarter.
What is itr' asked eagerly, but
before the words were entirely uttered
q hoarse voice forward bawled out ex-
stsdly:
There you see 1t; straight out agin
that cloud edge. It's a full-rigged
schooner"
"Ay." doomed another, IAN headin'
straight cross our course astern."
reached my feet. clinging to the
mast to keep erect and. as the boat
was again flung upward, gained clearly
he glimpse sought.
'.Ay. you're right. lads |" exclaimed.
"It's a schooner. headed to clear US by
3 hundred fathoms. Port your helm.
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since f1rst we met. An interest no less
fateful has led me to seek your ac-
quaintance. and give you my aid. Sure
fess this when we face the chance of
death together"
But" l stammered. 81 can scarcely
believe you realize your words. IL
love you Dorothy"
And is 1t not also possible for me
to lover
"You-you mean, you love mel"
Il love you-are you sorryf"
Sorry l am mad with the JOY OF
1t; yet stricken dumb. Dorothy Fair
fax. / have never even dared dream Of
such a message from your lips. Dear.
dear girl, do you forget who / ami
What my futurer
81 forget nothing" she said proud
ly. ut Is because l know what you
are that my heart responds. Nor is
your future so clouded. You are to-
day a free man II we escape these
perils. for whether Roger Fairfax be
alive. or dead, he will never seek you
again to hold In servitude. II alive he
will Join his efforts with mine to OBJ
tain u pardon because of these serv-
Ices. and We have influence In Eng
land. Yet. should such effort fail. you
are a sailor. and the seas of the world
are free. 1t Is not necessary that your
vessel ny the English nag"
"You give me hope-a wonderful
hope"
"And courage" her hands firmly
clasping mine. Courage to fight on
In faith. I would have that my gift to
you. Geoffry. We are in peril still,
great peril, but you will face 1T beside
me. knowing that whether we live or
die We are together. i am not afraid
any more"
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Notice Of Final Settlement aud Deter.
mination of HeIrship.

Estate of Pedro Iribarne. Deceased.
No. 1889.
Notice is hereby given that on the
sth day OF June. A. ID. 1919. the un-
dersigned Will present to the County
Court OF Prowers County. Colorado. hi.
account for final settlement OF admin .
istration OF said estate. when and
where all persons In interest may ap-
pear and object to them. II they so de
sire.
Notice is also hereby given that ap-
plication for the determination OF heir
ship OF said Pedro Iribarne. deceased.
has been made and that the Court VIII
on said date hereinbefore mentioned
or at any time to which the hearing
may be continued. proceed to ascertain
and determine who are the heirs OF
the said Pedro Iribarne. deceased. and
as such entitled to inherit any lands
tenanents. hereditaments or other
property. real or personal, constituting
all or a part of the Estate of the said
Pedro Iribarne. deceased. and enter a
Decree accordingly. at which hearing
all persons claiming to be heirs at law
OF said deceased may appear and pre-
sent their proof.
Administrator.
Last Pub. June I. 1919.
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CHAPTER XVII.
On Board the SLAYER.

The terror of the two men as ehls
thought dawned upon them ia all its
horror was apparent enough. Nothiu-
not even fire, was more to be dreaded
than II visitation of this awful uaturc
ON shipboard. Charnel ship thoug
this might be. 1t was safer by far thar
the cockleshell towing alonrsiur
Let's find out the truth first mtn
said quietly. Hold your tongue
There is no use giving up until we
know what the danger is. VIII you
come with me?"
The terror In Sans eyes caused me
TO laugh and my own courage came
back with rush.
Afraid of dead men, are you? Then
well face them together. my lads. and
have 1t over with. Come on, nov. both
of Won. Buckle up: there is nothing
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but the bodies have been flung over
board-Capinln Carlyle risked his life
10 do that before he asked US aboard.
Now there is no danger so long as we
remaln on deck. l have no fear"
The Swede shook his head. grum-
bling something. but before the revolt
could spread Watkins broke in.
AN that's right. miss. wus on the
Bombay Castle when she took cholera,
an we he'd twenty-one days Of II
beatin' agin head winds of the Cape.
We lost sixteen o the crew. but not a
man among us who stayed on deck got
sick. Anyhow. these blokes are goin'
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Ter try their luck aboard yere. er else
swim fer it,"
He grinned cheerfully, letting slip the
end Of the painter. the released quar-.
ter-boat gliding gently away astern.
the width of water constantly increas-
Ing.
Now, bullies, jump fer 1t II yer
want ter go. All right then. my hearties.
let's hunt up something to work with
and scrub this deck. That's the way
to clean out cholera"
He led the way and they followed
him. grumbling and cursing. but ODE
dent. / added word Of encourage
ment, and in a few minutes the whole
gang was busily engaged In cleaning
up the mess forward, their first fears
evidently forgotten In action. Watkins
kept after them like slave driver.
1t was not difficult finding plently
for the lads to do, making the neg
lected schooner shipshape, and adjust
Ing the spread of canvas aloft to the
new course l decided upon. Sam
started a fire in the galley and pre-
pared hot meal. singing as he
worked. and before noon l had as
cheerful a ships crew forward as any
man could possibly ask for. Dorothy
and glanced over the log. but gained
little Information. As the sun reached
the meridian | ventured again into the
cabin and returned with the necessary
Instruments to determine our position.
With these and the pricked chart. 1
managed fairly well In determining
our location. and choosing the most
direct course toward the coast.
CONTINUED next week.
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on-comlng vessel All eyes stared out
watchfully, Sans shirt fiapplng above
us. and both Watkins and Schmitt
straining their muscles to hold the
plunging quarter-boat against the force
OF the wind. A man forward on his
knees growled out curse.
What's the matter aboard the-af"
he yelled. Did yer ever see boat
yuw like that. afore7 Damn me. If
believe they got hand at the wheel"
The same thought had leaped into
my mind. The schooner was headed
to pass us on the port quarter, yet
yawing So crazlly ut times as to make
me fearful of being run down. | could
perceive no sign of life aboard. no
signal that We had been seen. The sight
angered me-
stand by, all hands," l cried des-
perately. wen board whether they
want us or not. slip across, Miss Fair
fax, out OF the way. Now, Watkins.
run US in under those fore-chains;
easy man. don't let her strike us. Lay
hold quick, lads, and hang on for your
lives. Give me that end of rope
leap. Now then-hold hard ~
1t was five feet, and up. my pur-
chase the tossing boat. but | made II.
one hand desperately gripping a
shroud. until gained balance and was
flung inboard by sharp plunge of the
vessel. My head was at level with
the rail. yet l saw nothing. my whole
effort being to make fast before the
grip Of the men should be torn loose.
This done, | glanced back into the up
turned faces below.
Hand in slowly, lads; yes. let 90.
the rope will hold, and the boat ride
safely through. Let "A couple Of men
come up Till we see what's wrong with
the hooker-the rest of you trail ON.
Let Schmitt and Sam come with me-"
helped them Chamber UP and then
lifted my body onto the rail, from
which position had clear view oi
the forward deck. IL was mex
pressibly dirty, yet otherwise slip
shape enough. Nothing human greet
I'd me. and conscious OF a strange feel
ing Of horror, slipped over onto the
deck. The next moment the negro and
Dutchman Joined me. the former star.
ing about wildly, the whites of hl-
eyes revealing his terror
MY Gawd. sah." he CALCULATED. "Ah
done know dis boat-it's shore de
Santa Marie. Abs cooked in dat gal
ley. She was a SLAYER. sah.' He
shifted the air. "a kin smell dem mig
gers right now, sah. All suah reckon
dars a bunch O. ded ones under dem
matches right dis minute"
Schmltt's hand fell heavily on my
sleeve and 1 glanced into his sto!.d
face.
Il just bet know vat wus der trou
BILE"
what, mani?
Cholera" he whispered; "ve hni
boarded death ship"