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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-19
FARM HAND SUICIDES
BY DROPPING SELF
Z FROM RAFTER
FAMILY IS PARTED
HENRY SCHRlEVER, AGED SO, A
FARM HAND. FOUND DEAD ON
HENRY GRAFT PLACE IN WAL
THAN TOWNSHIP EARLY THIS
MORNING.

Utica, Aug. l9.-(S Special Henry
Schriover, aged about 80, committed
suicide this morning at O'Clock by
hanging himself 10 a rafter in the
barn on the Henry Graft farm in
WaItham township, where he was EN-
ployed as a hired man. No reason for
Schrieyer's taking his own life can be
given by his acquantauCp& He left
the breakfast table fifteen minutes be
tore his lifeless body was found and
had gone to the barn preparatory to
leaving for DAYS threshing at the
home of neighbor. At that time
he was apparently in good spirits,
and his health was good.
Graif did not finish h breakfast
as soon as his man and remained at
the table for a few minutes after
Schriever left the table. He then
went to the pasture and caught a
horse which he intended to driIe to
town. and went into the barn. lead
ing the animal and accompanied by
his seven year old son Arnold, Hang.
ing from the rafter he spied the life
Schriever was apparently in his
usual spirits this morning He had
h tched up team Of horses before
breakfast and even put his coat in
the buggy, preparing to drive away.
He then went into the house and With
the Graf fam ly had breakfast.
Estranged from Family,
Schrieyer was a married man, but
had been living apart from his wife
and two children for several years.
and their address is unknown to the
Graft family. Very little is known of
the life or relatives of the decedent
He formerly resided in Chicago, but
came to Ottawa about three years
ago. Since then he had been work
ing for various farmers as l1hOrer.
Four months ago he was hired by
Mr. Gran and had since been residing
with him
The remains we're removed to Ut.ca.
where A Coroners inquest will be held
late this afternoon.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-19
N. CAROLINA HOUSE
DEFEATS RAGE:
BY VOTE OF Il TO41
SENATOR HARDING, G. 0. p. PRES
lDENTlAL NOMINEE, SAYS WOM-
EN- WILL EFFECT GREAT So
ClAL AND MORAL REFORM
WITH AID OF BALLOT.
SCANDAL CHARGED TO
LEGISLATURE.

N5Ehville, AuJ 19.--Echoes from
the bitter suffrage fight in the Ten
nessee Legislature came today thick
and fast.
Judge Debow charged the grand
jury in the county criminal court on
the subject Of efforts to improperly
influence or corrupt the law making
body Of the state: two Nashville
newspapers published affidavits charg-
ing undue influence had been brought
to bear on Representative Burn, re-
publican. to change his vote in favor
Of the amendment, and Mr.. Burn in
a communication to the house. declar-
ed the charges utterly false.
The atidavits were purported to
have been made by Judge Wallace of
the City court Of Lewisbur3. Tenn,
and E. E. Murray. of Nashville. gen
erai agent for the federal land bank
of Louisville, ky.. They alleged they
heard severa! persons. including Rep.
Hanover and Major Dauhtry. secre-
tary to Governor Roberts, insist to
Burn that he change his vote.
According to Murray's affidavit
Burn was told "that they would give
him anything in the world he wanted
and that it would make him the big
nest man in Tennessee and | under
stood Hanover to say it would be
worth $4,000 to him."
The house adjourned at noon until
tomorrow without an effort to have
recons Iteration Of its action yester-
day in ratjfying the federal suffrage
amendment.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-19
FIRST PAVING JOB
CALLS FOR OPENING
BIDS SEPTEMBER |
ADM NlSTRATiON GETS UNDER
WAY FOR LOOP ALLEY IN.
PROVE MEET-TWO BLOCKS OF
WORK TO BE OFFERED LOWEST
BIDDER.

The present administration first
attempt to get pavement impIof"
ment fully under way will be made
Sept !, when, according to action
taken last night by the council, bids
will be opened for two blocks OF alley
work in the loop
The decision was made after the
council, sitting as the beard Of local
improvements, order the clerk to
prepare advertising and publish it +
the Free Trador-Journal in ample ime
10 make the letting possible on the
first of September. Tae hour ior
opening the bids has been fixed as
1:30 in the evening.
Engineer FarnsWorth's secifcations
Tor the two blocks OF Improvement
approximate $NOG0. The blocks to BE-
improved are those running from Mad
isOn TO jackson streets, between Cliu-
ton and La Sale
As the work is not too large for Il
local contractor to handle. it is eX-
pectpd no trouble Will be met with in
getting the bids placed. one or two
local PAYERS have intimated they will
try for the job. and, if they are with
in the lawful limit, based on the en-
ginecr's estimates, one of their mum
Der will be given the undertaking TO
complete.
Session a Brief One.
The meeting Of TIE council was one
Of the briefest in history OF the pres
ent regime, Aside from adoption OF
the budget, detailed elsewhere, ana
the decision to get downtown I'M
proyemcnt proposals under way, the
ray uAl, amounting TO $2,66G,72. was
read and ordered paid. and adjourn
ment taken.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-19
MINOR City
UNDER ASSAULT BY
OTTOMAN TROOPS
(by the Associated fress)

Constantinople, Aug l9.---Showered nightly
American workers of the American Commission
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-19
THE WEATHER.

Showers late tonight
and Friday; not much
change in temperature.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
LEFT RECORD AS INVENTOR
English Marquis. Three Centuries Ago
Rad Ideas for Projects at That
Time Undrcamed OF.

Ono of the most curious books IN
English literature is that which bears
the title. "a Century of Inventions
lard whose author is Edward. marquis
of Worcester. who died April 3. 1861
The book appears to have been writ
ten II years before his death, and con
|ssts of hundreds of descriptions OF
projects, none of them. however. SO
explicitly treated as to enable a mod
ern adventurer to carry them out IN
practice.
In this book are to be found meth
DDS for secret writing. by cipher OF
inks of a peculiar nature; telegraphs
or semaphores, explosive projectiles
that would sink any ship. ships that
would resist any explosive projectiies
floating gardens, method OF fixing
shifting sands. way to make boat
work against wind and tide. and man!
sther curious contrivances.
Nothing came amss to the n. ecean
ical marquis; neither were his nr"'N
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21

and after the selection mas ueer made
they start long preliminary discussions
with the parents of the boy. The IA
ther of the girl then consults the wise
man" of the village. usually the only
literate person in the community, fur
Their action being taken solely on his
advice.
The wise man fakes the first letters
of the names of the prospective bride
and groom and draws them together
In various shapes. then meditating
over the combination which Is to de-
eide whether the hoy and girl are 60
ing to he happy in their marriage. If
the drawing suggests in the magma
ton of the wise man tree with many
branches, he warmly recommends the
alliance between the boy and girl as
the drawing is supposed to promise
them prosperity and, above all, large
family.
When the selection is made to the
satisfaction of all concerned, the par.
i ents begin to discuss the dOwry which
/ in the case of the Javanese, is sup
piled by the groom, consisting OF
dresses, food, household goods and
] other similar articles.-Detroit News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
Bread That Satisfies

The Bread we bake is most delicious
1t is not dry, porous, puffed-up, bread,
but is the real, meaty, homemade
kind that everyone in the family
will enjoy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
Gods of Ancient Rome.

"Going to Church in Ancient Rome
was the title of lecture delivered IN
Philadelphia In Houston hall by DR.
George D. Hadzsits, who showed a
number of views of temples dedicated
to Jupiter, Minerva, Mercury and other
gods. The number of gods became SO
numerous in Rome toward the last
said the lecturer, that the people had
to refer to a catalogue. There was
one for sowing, one for planting. reap
ing, binding, housekeeping and, in
fact, for every trivial detail of life
Ritual and ceremony choked true de.
votion, he said, and the sacrifices
prayed over by the priests were made
with or without the presence of any
one else Congregational devotion was
alien 20 the spirit of ancient Rome.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
SOLAR SYSTEM MADE PLAIN
Illustration Given by HerscheI Il
Probably the Most Comprehensive
Ever Devised.

Perhaps our most graphic picture of
the solar system is given by Herschel.
Imagine a circular field two and half
miles in diameter; place a library
globe two feet in diameter in the very
center; 50 feet away put a mustard
seed. The globe would represent tbs
sun and the mustard seed Mercury
At distance of 142 feet place a
pea. and another at 215 feet. These
will represent Venus and the earth.
both as to size and distance. A rath.
er large pinhead at a distance of 327
feet will speak for Mars, and fair
sized tangerine quarter of a mile
distant will stand for Jupiter. a
small lemon at two-fifths of a mile
will play the role of Saturn, a large
cherry threefourths of mile distant
will answer for Uranus, and a fair
sized plum at the very edge Of the
field will proclaim Neptune.
Eighty moons would be required to
10 one earth. A player there could
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
Make Friends With Horses.

One reason given why native Arab
horses are generally exceedingly
friendly and fearless is that they are
often brought up almost in the midst
of their owners children, and are used
to being handled and petted from the
time they are tiny foals. Whether this
is true or not, it is certainly good
plan for anyone who has a pony to
make friends with him 1t is worth
while spending a lot of time in the
stable talking to him and getting him
to have perfect confidence in you. 1t
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
Chinese Paradise Fish.

A little Chinese fish known as the
paradise fish is remarkable for its
brilliant cOloring of crimson and blue.
In the sunlight it shines in a rain
bow glow of color. The dorsaI fin ex-
tends from near the back of the head
TO the tail. The paradise fish was
first brought to France from China
by NJ. Simon in 1869, having been
found in a brook near Canton. The
most interesting thing about this little
fish is the nest made by the male for
the reception Of the eggs. 1t makes a
little floating nest of glutinous bubbles
below the surface of the water, and
measuring up to six inches across.
Here it places the eggs, some 200 in
number, and mounts guard over them
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
Metals That Call for Use.

OF the metals now known. NOR,
than so In number, DIR. e. T.. Slosson!
notes that not one-half have come int
common use. The sO-called rare ele
ments are really abundant enough
considering the earth's crust as {
whole, though they are so thinly scat
tered that they are usually over
looked and hard to extract. But when
ever one of them proves valuable it I.
soon found available. A systematic
search generally reveals 1t somewher.
In sufficient quantity to be worked
Who. then, 1t is asked, will be the frs
to discover a use for indium, germa
mum. terbium, thulium, lanthanlum
neodymium, scandium. samaritan ant
others as much unknown to US of to
day as tungsten was to our fathers.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21

mere dreams. for he had worked out In
his own mind a clear conception Of a
steam engine, and is believed to have
made working model of one. His es-
tate was filled with all sorts of ma
chimes for raising water to the top of
the great tower by hydraulic power.
and during the war he frightened away
| a troop of Roundheads by display of
these unknown powers.
The marquis IMPOVERISHED himself
by his adherence TO the cause of
Charles l., and when Charles H. came
on the throne he was neither recon-
pensed for his losses nor rewarded for
his fidelity. Kings memories are often
very short.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21

What do summer engagements
amount to, anyway"
We'll, they save a girl about one
hall what she would otherwise
spend"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21

which large vine grew. One young
warrior climbed up this vine one day.
and liked the country so well that he
induced several of his tribesmen to
follow him up the vine into the world
.outside. Several chiefs and warriors
did so, as well as many women, but
when fat woman tried to climb out
of the cave, against the counsel of the
chiefs. the vine broke and the rest OF
the Mandan tribe had to remain under
ground. This fable may account for
the fact that the Mandans were rel
'atively small tribe and also for their
antfpathy to fat women"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21

should be remembered in handling
horses and ponies actions should be
quiet and deliberate. Once a pony and
his master get TO be pals" riding and
driving become far more interesting
almost, in fact, like going round the
country with a friend you can talk
with.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
LEFT REST OF TRIBE IN CAVE
Mandan Indian Legend Says Fat
Woman Broke Down Only Exit
to the Upper World.

The fundamental simplicity of the
American aborigine is illustrated best
in the Indian myths and legends which
have come down to US, asserted DR..
Rudolph Rieder in an address before
the Wisconsin Archaeological society.
"These myths" Doctor Rieder said,
"cannot be translated into pretty
phrases, as in that case the simple
beauty of the original is lost.
"There is a rather interesting leg
END concerning the origin of the Man
dan tribe. 1t says that once the Man
dams lived underground in a cave from
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21

throw ball sir times as far as 1t can
he thrown on American diamonds. A
man weighing $50 pounds there would
weigh 900 on the earth. The earth re-
ceives as much light and heat from
the sun in 10 seconds as it gets from
the moon in whole year.-From a
Bulletin of the National Geographic
Society,".
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
ave YOU got to say for yourself?'

have You got to say for yourself?"
"Just this" said the soothsayer
"T'm as glad 1t didn't happen as you
are. Mustapha," he continued. mo-
tioning anguidly to his dark-skinned
assistant. "show the gentleman out
and admit the next seeker after truth"
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21

"Ha." exclaimed the client. you
predicted the world was coming to an
end a week ago"
"Did II" replied the soothsayer,
dreamily.
"You certainly did. But we are still
here. Nothing has happened. What
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-05-21
MATING ARRANGED BY ELDERS
Young People of Java Have Little to
Say in Selection of Husband
or wife.

Marriages in Java are typical of
people IN all tropical climates. in that
the couples wed when they are very
young. When a girl reaches her elev-
enth or twelfth year. her parents be-
gin to look out for suitable husband,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21

THE Rink. Harte's orchestra at
Harte Theatre today. Adv.
Peanuts and popping corn. Estes
market Adv.
Two shows of IL hours each a
Harte Theatre tonight at $50 and 9
ADV.
Fresh pineapples, cranberriee
oranges, grape fruit, figs, Dromedar,
dates and eating apples. Estes
market. Adv.
Miss Donia Rousseau OF Grove
street, who has been i'll for several
days with olive poisoning and "a.
pendicitis was taken Friday evening
to the Samaritan hospi al in Troy.
Marie Doro. one of the worlds
greatest screen stars in her new pic
ure of thrills and mystery in act
1910 and the de Wolf Duo" sing
ing and instrumental act at Hart,
Theatre Monday. ADV.
a surprise party was rendered
George WestfalI a his home on Nor
gan street last evening, in honor OF
his birthday anniversary A p'easan
evening was spent with music an
games, B fore eaying he guests
presented Mr.. WestfaH with a go
watch chain as a momento OF the oc
casion
There is to be ca In the Youni
Woman's cub rooms Sunday night a
s o'clock for the members and thei
friends An invitation is given TO a
who have at any time been member
of the club, and to the members o.
the Tuesday night Gym" class II ie
expected that Miss Gutterson will b.
present. Miss Gutterson ia tn
League secretary for ives ern Massa
chusetts and is TO be in Bennington
for some time, Bring your Massp
chussetts League songs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21
Estate of Rachel Pepper
STATE OF VERMONT
DIsLrlct of Bennington

District OF Bennington IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Bennington,
10 all persons interested In the es-
tate OF Rachel Pepper late of Benning-
ton IN said District deceased,
4 Greetings
At a Probate Court, holden at Ben
nington within and for said District
on the 18th day of February. 1920, an
instrument purporting to be the last
VIII and Testament of Rachel Pepper
late Of Bennington In said District de-
ceased was presented to the Court
aforesaid for Probate.
! And 1t is ordered by said Court that
the 9TH day of March 1920, at the Pro-
bate Office in said Bennington be as
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned by publishing this or
der three weeks successfully In the
bennington Evening Banner, news-
paper circulating in that vicinity. in
said District, previous to the time ap-
pointed
} Therefore, you arc hereby notified
to appear before said Court. at tho
time and place aforesaid, and contest
the probate of said will If you have
cause
Given underamy hand at Bennington
In said District. this 18th day of Feb
j AMY H. HARBOUR. ~
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21
If ALL MOTHERS ONLY KNEW
Thousands OF Children Suffer frora
Worms and Their Mothers DO Not
Know What the Trouble In.

Thousands OF Children Suffer frora
Worms and Their Mothers DO Not
Know What the Trouble In.
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.
twi,ching eyelids. itching OF the nose
itching OF tho 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, 502 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 think II
was your medicine CDR. True's Elixir
that helped her. II your baby Is IL
start giving DR.. True Elixir at once
Write us freely about the case. Nc
charge for correspondence. Buy DR.
True's Elixir at your drug store
once. DR.. ]. F. True G. Co., Auburn
Maine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21

Every
acmuon cleared that when
Spring w fresh clean place of business will await
and folks.
PRESENT INCONVENIENCE caused by dngement of stocks
visitors the kindly overlook
the added comforts
offset
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News o. the Town and Village Told
Briefly fer Busy Readers

New Records-DeWitt Lewis. Adv.
Fresh Arlington sausage a. Estes
market. Adv.
Miss Hazel Work told the stories at
the Free Library this morning:
e. L. Hawkins of Pawiet has been
yisitingg his sister, Mrs. Frank Wood
Of Gage street
Arthur Dumas Of Gage street
who has been confined to the house
with grip, Is able to be out again.
Ruth Roland in the opening episode
OF THE Adventures of Ruth" seria
OF action and romantic risk at Harte
Theatre today. Adv.
Coming Monday at Library Theatre
the big attraction-"Vera the Med
! ium' starring he famous English
beauty Kitty Gordon. Adv.
Guy Parker, who has been spend.
ing the week at the home Of his
brother-in-aw, Frank Wood. returned
oday to his home in Middletown.
! Mushrooms, cucumbers, lettuce,
radishes, egg plant, oyster plant, beet
greens, spinach, cauliflower, peppers
escarolle, egg turnips, cabbage and
parsnips at Els es' market. Adv.
Last showing of the most gorgeous,
stupendous and spectacular attrac.
tion ever seen in Benning on--Cecil
B. DeMille's master creation Male
and Female at Library Theatre to-
day ADV,
Some show at regular admission,
Gladys Brockwell in smashing good
western Ave act pic ure Chasing
Rainhows 1st episode of THE A9-
venture of Ruth in parts, Mutt and
jeff comedy, Charlie Chaplin in
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21
To Guard Against Influenza

Don't ct the dread influenza &c
you. If you have even the slightes
cough or cod. better begin using
Foley's Honey and Tar at once
Henry Willis, Sandy Point, Texas, i.
one OF many thousands who consid y
this remedy lust fine" He says. 'r
suffered severely, with bad cough
after using four or five dollars wortl
of difleren medicines decided to tr!
Foley's Honey and Tar. One bot
gave relief Best medicine | eve
used" Contains no opiates. Solt
Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21
Ia nostman j. q psymaatar

who brings you comfortable check
monthly quarter y semiannualy or
annually as yor pref +, when you
buy a Natioia Annuni y. Let us tel
you more about it. list year. Ma
ticnal Life Ins Co. (Mutual) Earle
) Kinsiey General Agent, Mead
Building, Rutland, VT. ADV.
.o1
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21
BRYAN ON MICHIGAN BALLOT

AS Candidate for Democratic PresI-
Dental Nomination In Primaries.
Lansing, Mich, Feb. 21.-Petitions
to place the name of William ]
Bryan on the ballo. as a candidate
for the Democratic presidential nomi
nation were received by the secretary
of state Thursday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-21
WAGES JUMP 100 PER
CENT IN ~ MONTHS
Wooden Industry Showed Greatest In
crease as Reported by Bureau of
Labor Statistics.

Washington Feb. 21.-Increases OF
from rs to 125 per cent In wages
paid by eleven Of the thirteen lea1
ing manufacturing industries of tn
country in January as compared wit
year ago, were shown in reports is
sued by the bureau of labor atistics
The woo'en industry showed the high
est advance.
The soiuma Of employment increa
ed from four to fifty per cent in ten OF
the thirteen industries.