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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
Wall Paper, Curtains
AND
Upholstery Stufs.

nGEGdDOhLS-Al IDuSL DC re-
duced at once to q normal
level. Present prices will
quickly effect the desired
result.
LACE and RUF FILE D
CURTAINS to no end. Price
range from sec to $500
pair.
PORTIERE CURTAINS
choice showing OF the very
newest novelties. Very spe-
cial values in the again de-
sirable Chenilles.
COUCH COVERS-satis-
flying assortment at crafty
ing prices.
CROSS STRIPE GRENA-
DINE CURTAINS-very ar
tistic designs and colorings.
YARD GOODS-too be-
wilderinq an array to at
tempt TO describe IL. II
you've a want in this way,
come prepared to find il
here.
Curtain Muslins and Nets;
Art TiCkings and Denims.
CretOnnes and SilkOlenes,
Bagdad and Tapestry effects,
Door Panels and Cushion Tops,
VelOurs and Repps,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
Regal ding Rugs

Visit the Rug department.
There is but one side-the
bright side. That's the con.
clusion Of people who have
seen it from every view
point. The stock is satisfac-
tory In magnitude and var
iety; the prices are attrac-
tive. You know what that
means.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
In the Carpet Store
THIRD FLOOR

The most successful sea-
son!we have ever had. The
completeness OF our stock is
one cause for the splendid
increase in our business.
Call and see for yourself the
beautiful designs and color
ngs in our Savonnieres, AK
minister's, Wilton Velvets,
Brussels aud Ingrains.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
Fresh as Apple
Blossoms

are the counter heaps of
dress stuffs and woven daint-
les.
A myriad of different
weaves crowd the dress
goods stock. A brilliant
array of silks will greet you
at the silk department. This
season we aim at exclusive
ness we wish to show fab
rics and designs that are far
removed from the common
place. Competent critics say
we have been successful.
Hundreds of our friends
have still to see the display.
We have arranged a tempt
my invitation at prices pre-
FALLING now on
Tell ans and 81. mines,
ALI tr IS and Irvine Cloths,
S 4 !. Tive ds aud Novelties,
B:citClOths and Sergss,
Mishals ard VOiIes,
Crepe de- Chimes and Grenadines,
FOulards and Wash Silks,
Peau de Crepss and Libertys,
Our Own importation Of BrilIian.
tines and SiCiliennes.
Fashion DEGREES them
strong favorites for Summer
Suits and Waists. What
more desirable? Exception.
able values (due to early
buying of first hands) in
lustrous blacks, rich blues
and the extremely scarce
ivory and cream tints in all
the various weaves. We
have a-plenty, too, of the
good kind and hard-to-get
wo ven polka dots, so very
popular for shirt-waist suits.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
LinoIeumS

We are headquarters for
this very desirable floor
covering. A score Of pat.
terms in several good q uaIi
ties.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
Crex Mating

Made from the sweet,
clean grass ofour own Am.
erican prairies; complete
assortment Of both the RUGS
and yard goods.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
Prettiest Wash
Fabrics Here

We say prettiest, for sure
ly there never were any pref
tier than those we are show
ing. Comprehensive gath
'ering of the highest novel
ties-comblnations of silk,
linen and cotton. Dainty,
shimmering loneliness, and
all washable.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
Garments


r. -:
vo;,;rcs Rroodolotbs Chow.
lots and Fancy Mixtures.
Right now on the threshold
of the season we clip prices
regardless of cost or desir-
ability.
S.r <,s 81. -. cog oo
~ ~
cow '0''V
I9'OO IS'OO
200 & $lS =" q" 1000
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07

Vol never heard Of anyone using Foley's
Honey Bnd Tar and not being satisfied, Quin-
lan's Pharmacy.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
Expert Piano Tuning.

Prof L. ]. Carpenter will be in town
for a time after May 6. Orders by
mail will receive prompt attention.
-, 14w2
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
FIXINGS FOR THE
SUMMER GIRL

All the accessories that 90
to make her so irresistible
are ready.
Gay bright Ribbons,
Smart Gloves and Miits,
Dainty Undermuslins.
Crisply New Silk PetiiCOats,
Chic Styles in Neckwear,
Newest Veilings,
BewitChing Waists,
Stylish like Corset shapes,
Fetching things in Hosiery,
Exquisite Laces and Trimmings
Latest Pads in Jewelry & Bags,
Frimmest sorts Of Boots & Ok.
fOrds.
Dependable Toilet Articles.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07

For a large head go to James Nc
Gurk's barber shop for an Usage Rub.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-05-07
A MAY DAY PRICE FROLTC
AT THE DRYSDALE STORE

the weather had been spared
this STOCK REDUCTION SALE paid q to Der cent
goods advertise today Now every department reduce stock to
the possibility the earliest possible The time to buy good
sasonabe merchandise Spring and now
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-07-30
SANE STORn INCIDENT
How Fate and the Weather SONG
times Jolly The Young People.

: Most anything is likely 30 happen in
this country as the result of sandstone
and me returns are just coming in
from the last big blow a. few nights
ago.
\ most estimable young gentleman
and 4 most charming young lady We're
driving that evening ON one of the
roads leading II rom the city. When the
big storm reached the climax of its
fury they found themselves near Tue
rsidence OF Il young married couple.
intimate friends Cf both of them.
Names will nos be used for the young
man in question is not d millionaire
bat only salaried man and he couldn't
afford the expense Of publicity.
His young lady companion sug-
gested that they seek the shelter of
her friends home till the blow was
over and he very willingly consented.
He stopped the horse at the gate and
the young lady hurriediy ran to the
door and knocked. Tn house was dark.
but as soon as possible the door was
opened by the young husband. who.
thinking it was a business call by soma
venturesome messenger boy had ap-
peGred in his robe de mutt. When he
saw d handsomely dressed young lady
he promptly smut the door again with
out entering into conversation. This
was by reason OF mis- embarrassment
and not through Il desire TO to he dis
courteous for he instantly chased back
To the bedroom and sent his wife TO
the door.
But while he was cropping back
through the dark the young lady was
hiking 10 the carriage 10 report. after
which her escort vowed ne had never
yet seen the man he was afraid Of so
sne held the horse while ne went to
the door and knocked. When il was
opened the second time il was his turn
10 fall dead for instead of wild look
ing man he beheld i handsome woman
daintiiy attiied in The fury and hutter-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-07-30

Emhric. was sent Ia jail for ten days.
Tom Rain. = half breed Mexican. war
on rather i serious charge
III went to The ha!nc of Mrs cru
Ftdiila and tnl, hrr that her seventeen
year old daughter was big enough ("
keep house and he wanted to secure her
services. The mother objected ana run
him Of the premises. Later. according
ing TO the complaint. he met the girl
up town i'll company with il couple OF
her friends and proceeded to tell her
various things that very properly Of
Tended her. He was arrested pleaded
not guilty and mis- trial set for 10
o'clock this morning
John Juan. an Indian policeman
bl ought 10 Justice Robertson Jesus
Carnacion and two other Indians under
the influence of liquor They said
they secured ii of Jack Morris a Pap
ago Indian who lives in the southern
part of the territory but who is nov
visiting Phoenix. John Juan was pro-
Vided with i constable and With the
aid of the intoxicated red skins Morris
was located and arrested under the ter
ritorial law. He admitted giving the
Indians the whiskey and said he had
bought it Of a tramp. The law was
read 10 him through an interpreter and
he was then sent to Jail for five days.
the other Indians being discharged.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-07-30
No COLOR LINE Drawn
Red, White, Black and Yellow People
All Treated Alike in Wall St.

Alfonso Smith, colored bootblack.
Very much To his surprise found him
self in Justice Robertson's court yestei'-
Gay for taking what he seems to think
was Il legitimate means OF squarirg Il
had bargain. Silvana Sanez charged
him with having taken from her dCCii-
Gle in the south part of town
couple OF feather pillows. valued at six
dollars. and a lamp valued at $1.50 and
pawning them at Il second hand store
where they were found by an officer.
He admitted to the court that they
had secured the right party, but that
ne stole the merchandise in self Ge-
Tense. He said the bewitching Silvana
had enticed him into her room and
suggested that he ought to buy the
beer so he gave a another woman. who
was present, dollar and sent her
after quantity of the effervescirg
stimulant. She was gone so long that
both he and SilVan2 decided she might
never come back so he gave Siivana a
quarter and sent here after Il bottle.
In due time it occurred To him that
Silvana would never come back so he
loaded himself up with what he cor
si.lernd proper lollateral and hie1 ava.-
TO the second hand store. He viii n
tried today a 20 o'clock.
Maria Herrandez. Who was arrested
for disturbing the peace Of a neighbor
woman on South Third street. was dis
charged. two Witnesses saying she did
and two saying she didn't.
Alberto Monreal who broke u9 a
serenading party at the home OF Pedro
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-07-30

ing fabric of Il summer night gown
They kept sparring back ana forth
trying To mai" up properly Till the two
ladies finally established communica-
ton. explanations followed and the
storm tossed couple eventually found
shelter where thry waited iii the
clouds rolled by
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-07-30

Griswold the Bicycle Man has just
received Il lot of Plank Road, Hartford
and Vim Cactus Tires. These are the
kind that last and are fully guaran-
teed. lie also has an assortment OF
low nricc1 tires.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-07-30

Fine Mexican carved work on belts,
etc. at Pnri+r's i42 f.. Washington ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Commissioner Garfield

The appointment of James R. Garfield to
be commissioner Of corporations, seems to
meet the requirements Of the case. Had
politician been chosen the prediction would
have followed that sooner or later he would
fall under the malign influences OF the cor
porations. Had a student or politician been
chosen the complaint would have followed
that nothing practical could be expected Of
his labors. Mr.. Garfield is neither profess
sional politician nor a bookworm, but a
well-fnformed man Of affairs, who has &C
quilted himself most satisfactorily in sew
eral posts calling for good judgment,
prompt decision and clear head. More
over. his personal relations with the chief
of the department Of commerce are cordial,
and two young men Of ambition and ability
and such marked success ought to work
well together. Each has an exceptionally
fine opportunity and may be expected to
improve IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17

Among the officials selected by President
Roosevelt with special regard to fitness and
ability over any other considerations Pom
sion Commissioner Ware has, by his sue
cessful performance Of the difficult duties
Of his office. notably justified the President
in his choice. Just in point is the latest
change in the organization Of the bureau,
a Encouragement of the adjudicating divi-
sions. which discloses the results Of the
commissioners close study OF office condi-
lions and his appreciation Of the needs Of
the service. The business Of distributing
the governments bounty to its worthy
servitors in time of war becomes no whit
less sentimental because 1t is conducted
with due regard for fairnesa 10 the tax
payer. 1t is possible to. be just to both the
government and the veterans. It Is pos
sible. furthermore. to facilitate the work
Of adjudication, which Is considerably In
arrears. without involving the danger of
carelessIess In examination Of claims. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
The Minneapolis Scandal

The arrest In New Hampshire of ex-Mayor
Ames OF Minneapolis revives interest In the
municipal scandal which a few months ago
shocked the country. even though New
York. ST. Louis and other communities had
shown the extent to which city administra-.
lions can be corrupted. The capture is an
encouraging sign. indicating that Mime
apolis is determined to make an example of
the former mayor and viii not allow the
matter to drop, now that the city has been
to large degree purified Of the black
mailers who thrived under the Ames re-
sime. The evil conditions In Minneapolis
compared well for foulness and extent with
those which were uncovered by the Lexow
Investigation in New York nearly ten years
ago. For several years an organized gang
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Omen Stock Dinner Sets.

Our forty-nine neatly decorated
Open Stock Dinner Sets offer the
best possible opportunity to select
just the shapes and sizes and style
you desire without paying for many
pieces in a full set that you do not
want. These sets vary from $1,000
to $4,000 per set, but from any OF
them you can purchase single pieces.
We call special attention to the
following three Open Stock patterns,
which we also offer in complete sets
as follows:
1O0-piece English Porcelain. blue Danish SI2 20
pattern, per set.
1OO-piece English Porcelain, old blue $1,000
oriental pattern, per set. ...............
1OO-piece Limoges China, daintily deco 500 90
rated pattern per set. ................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
The Dog In the Manger.

Addick's position in Delaware is now we'll
defined. IT must be the boss" he says in
substance to his opponents in his latest
statement. 'If you will let me boss you
and through you the whole state of Del
aware. I'll let you live politically. If you
will not let me boss you I'll kill you polit-
ically. Come into my caucus and let my
twenty men outvote your ten and take two
senators of my choosing, myself not being
one OF them; or stay out OF caucus, name
one Of your own men and I'll name myself.
Accept either of these propositions and
you will have such a chance for your white
alley in the future as it may please me to
give to men who have for upwards of ten
years stood between me and my ambition.
Reject them, and you are doomed to be
crushed. In any event I win eventually"
It was only the other day that the Gas
Man caused a furry by announcing a
withdrawal from the senatorial race as
a concession to harmony. Here is the ex-
PLANTATION Of his idea Of withdrawal and of
harmony. 1t is on par with his idea of
''bossing'' a state. There is the amplest
evidence that Delaware has thriven on his
contests for the Senate. Farmers have
paid their back taxes, have nghtened their
mortgages and have bought parlor organs
and sewing machines and new farming i'm
plements. In such a small state few
thousands make big impression. So that
within the confines Of Delaware there Is
decided feeling in some quarters in favor
of continuation Of the deadlock. Addicks'
election will settle the matter probably for
several years and then the political graft
will yield much lighter return.
But what is Delaware's gain financially
has been her loss nationally. She has had
no senator now for nearly two years. For
the past eight years, indeed, Delaware
has been in a sorry state In the upper house
Of Congress. For only two of those eight
years has she had a full complement Of
senators. between February 5, 1897. when
Mr.. Kenney took his seat, and March 3,
1899. when Judge Gray's term expired Dur
ing the two years elapsing between the re-
tirement of Mr.. Higgins, in March, 1895,
and the seating Of Mr.. Kenney there was
but one senator. and for two years after
Judge Gray's term there was but one.
The country honors the men who are con-
stantly striving against Addicks' success,
even though they may be prolonging Della
wares political discontinue and her dis
honorable prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
The Cold Snap.

The cold wave finds Washington cheerful,
far more so than usual at this time of year.
The season has been exceptionally mild.
Only last week several days were marked
by spring-like balminess which caused
many to lose faith utterly for the time in
the prescience Of the ground hog But last
rights visitation amply verified the
weather-wisdom Of the little creature, the
thermometer falling rapidly until 1t touched
a minimum Of 10 degrees, while there Is
enough of stock of cold airs in reserve to
send 1t down, the forecasters expect, to
about degrees above zero between now
and 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. That
will be the lowest temperature Of the sea-
son and will unquestionably pinch severely
in some households, where the coal supply,
Notwithstanding the recent fall in the rates,
Is low.
Had this cold wave come a month or six
weeks ago it would have found the city ex-
posed to Its severity with a minimum of
preparation. Coal was still at famine prices,
ana scarce at that. The average house
hold stock was probably less than a ton
A single week of such weather as now pre-
walls would have exhausted 1t. But provi-
dentally there was no emergency and the
city escaped a degree of suffering which
q
aster.
Now there is ample consolation, even
while fingers are nipped and ears FROST
bitten. in the reflection that the season Is
almost closed. Although the calendars do
not grant that spring opens until March 81,
four and a half weeks hence, actual expert
ence places the end Of the season of severe
weather much earlier than that In all
likelihood three weeks more will finish I'D
the sharp weather. Following this cold
wave there is almost certain to be a period
OF mildness. and 1t Is beyond all chances
that there will be more than fifteen DAYS of
really cold weather. With the coal stocks
ample and the prices low all but the very
poor can face the situation with equanim-
ity. For those poor people there must be
provision and 1T is not to be doubted that
the generous public will at once furnish
the funds necessary for their prompt relief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17

OF office holders had been fattening on the
funds extorted from the keepers Of disrep-
utable resorts and law-breaking saloon
keepers. At its head was the mayor. who
had been several times elected to the office.
For q time the system was 80 perfect that
it was Impossible for any newspaper to Sc
cure convicting evidence against the crew OF
blackmailers and bribe-givers and takers.
The city's law department was as corrupt
as the administrative, while the police were
SO thoroughly corrupted that 1t was virtu-
ally impossible to have arrests made in the
interest Of decency and order. When at
last the corruptionists. emboldened by their
success, lessened their caution and con-
Quoted their operations openly, the public
arose in its might and smote them at the
next election. sweeping the administrative
crooks out Of Office and substituting honest
men. One Of these officials In particular
proved himself worthy Of the city's conf
dence-the public prosecutor. He attacked
the augean stables regardless Of the fact
that the police force was still tainted with
the corruption. and after hard efforts Sc
cured the installation of a grand jury COM
posed Of citizens of the very highest char
acter. These men went to large individual
expense securing evidence and preparing
cases for trial. and when at last indictments
were returned the work Of prosecution went
on swiftly. Ex-Mayor Ames, who had been
the handspring of the machine, had fed.
however, and it was feared that he would
never be overtaken. Now that he is caught
his trial and punishment should swiftly FOL
low. Steadily. If slowly. the truth is being
forced upon the public mind that 1t Is posi-
Bile to keep cities comparatively If not alb
solutely clean. AS long as the majority OF
the citizens themselves entertain high pr1n-
ciples it will be possible to punish corrup-
tionists and to keep the administrative ma
chine free from scandal. But that majority
must be alert in all the phases Of political
responsibility. 1t is only when the people
who deplore bribe-giving and taking pas
sively submit to what they consider the in
evitable and remain away from the prima-
ries and the polls that the grafters and
thieves succeed. There Is no excuse for any
city suffering evils which are not tolerated
or Endorsed by a majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17

Congress would draw stricter line In the
enactment of private pension bills and
grant bounty by this method only to those
who actually deserve 1t but are prevented
by accidents or death or inability to collect
necessary evidence from proving their
claims in due form, the pension office adj
ministration would be even moro efficient
and prompt. Commissioner Ware has
proved that it is possible to conduct
great government bureau on business prin-
ciples. with fairness to employees and with
keen sense OF the rights Of the veterans
and the welfare Of the treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Dupes of "Get-Rich-Quick.r
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
The most astounding discovery in con-
nection with the raiding of the "get-rich-
quick men in this city Is the character of
the men to whom the swindling circulars
were sent. Upon the mailing lists are the
names Of 10000 clergymen, 100000 ply
sicians and other professional and mercan-
tile men in proportion. OF course not all
these men bit" If one in hundred did
so 1t was enough for the swindlers. But
how could any educated man have been SO
foolish as to expect from the unknown
something for nothing?" How could any
moral teacher or any healer Of men accept
profits which could only be gained at the
cost Of cheating others?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17

Green Lettuce Leaf Plates, each. . 2Sc.
Gree, Lettuce Leaf Salads. each 85c.
Green Lettuce. Leaf Cups each. ......... 4O~'
saacefa sttee Leaf Cup. and 65c
ea Green Lettuce Leaf Square Salad Bowls. &c.
Green Lettuce Lea, re. Pots. each $I.oo
Green Lettuce Leaf Pitchers, each... OoC.
Green Lettuce Leaf oe,er, trays. each. 85c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt.
From the Worcester Spy.

The absurdity of halting a train for any
considerable time merely to suit the per-
crafty the caprice Of some member of his
family Is evident to any one who stops to
think about 1t. Absurdity is scarcely the
word to apply to the arbitrary conduct of
the person who causes the long detention of
a train loaded with passengers eager to
reach their destination. It is an act alto
gether unfair, If not downright unscrupu-
lous. and the time should come when any
such act Is impossible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Must Advertise.
From the Philadelphia Record,

There can never be any question about
the necessity Of advertising for a business
concern. No man could hope to sell any
thing without sign or window display
or an announcement Of some kind. The
only questions to be considered are as to the
amount to be invested in publicity and the
medium to be used. Most successful men
know that the newspaper Of large circula-
ton is not only the best, but also the cheap
est means of ADVERTISING