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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
Answers
TO Correspondents

BELLE: Yes, we sold both
the writing paper and book
with which you feel SO we'll
pleased
TOM: Her maiden name was
Bridget Flanagan, and his
was Abraham Bergerbaum
before they were married.
No, we do not know their
nationality.
BESSIE: Thanks for the COM
pliment. We try TO procure
the best designs in mono.
gram work and get out the
best engraved visiting cards
to be had and are glad to
know the best people in
town Apr eciate 1t.
FRANK: The January Edison
Records have already ar
rived. We send new lists as
soon as they arrive to any
one who desires it. Bring in
your friends to hear the new
Columbia Disk Graphic
phones. They are great.
TRENOR: Henry claims 1t
was the largest eat killed in
this section since Landlord
Fay's time. Yes, the gun
and ammunition came from
Grisw old's.
ESTELLE: Others have said
that our Souvenir Line OF
Postals was the largest and
best they have seen any
where in their travels. We
shall continue to add new
ones as fast as Mr. Sibley can
keep awake.
CITIZEN: No, Griswold and
Wanamaker are not blood
relatives. Wish we we're
however. Glad IL the people
appreciate what we are try
ing to do in the way OF CIV
ing the town an up-to-date
store IN everything pertain.
ing to
MISUNDERSTANDING
BOOks.MasazineS.
GRISWOLD
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Young Corbett and Nelson to Fight

IUUHH VOFDeIt HhU NtTHOH 10 FTEht.
Corbett and Battling Nelson. the great
lightweight fighter, who recently gave
Jimmy Britt, the pride of California,
such a hard battle in their twenty
round bout at Mechanics pavilion
here two weeks ago, have been
matched at last. They have been
matched for twenty round battle the
latter part OF next month. Corbett and
Nelson met Nov. 20, and Nelson won In
ten rounds, the seconds of the Denver
lite throwing up the sponge. Corbett
claimed he prepared hurriedly and was
not in good shape.
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A. K. RITCHIE 4 co.
No backward glance shall hinder or apall me,
A new life is begun.
And better hopes and better motives call me,
Than those the past has won. LILLIAN Knapp

Standing at the threshold another with the jing
ling OF the Merry Christmas bells still family econg
ears, spring
needs The records 1904
been liberal with their before
we take this opportunity thank them In the
1908 we will strive merit
and patronage by keeping good goods
fair prices for which
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

Itching, blind, bleeding or protrudlng Piles.
Ais 10 cure any case, no matter of how long
tanding In 8 TO IA days. First application
gives ease and rest. soc. II your druggist has
nj IL send DOC IN stamps and 1t will be forward.
ID postpaid by Par Medicine Co., st Louis
MO.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News OF the Town and village Briefly
Told For BnsY Readers.

Told For BnsY Readers.
Miss Mabel Patterson will entertain.
the whist club this evening.
The officers of GA Custer post GAR
will be installed Saturday by past
post commander John II. Dennis.
F. N. Seerley M. d. of Springfield
will address the men at the YMCA
meeting Sunday afternoon. His sub
ject will be "Know Thyself. DIR
Seerley is the professor in physiology
and psychology in the Springfield
Training school and has spent the last
year studying in Paris. He is widely
known as an interesting speaker.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
Irish Land Loan OF $40, 200, 900.

LONDON, Jan. 4.--The Bank of Eng.
land announces that it Is prepared to
receive tenders for new issue of the
Irish land loan amounting to S30,0o0-
900
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
To Cure q Cold In One Day

AvNuHoS >oo ~. O"o 10y
Take LAXATIVE BRoM0 QUININE Tab
cts All druggists refund the money II falls 10
cure. K. w. Grove'ssignaturens on each box,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
A Bargain Stores Story

We give double buying power O
Come and examine the Special Bargangt will than
50 Ladies' Coats reduced to half price Prices
now $49S to $3.50.
IS Misses Childrens and Infants Coats
from $50 to $5.9S
$3.50 Ladies' French Flannel Waists
now $I.oo.
$3.50 and $3.9S Heavy Cotton Waists
now $3.50.
$500 and $3.50 Wool Waists now 75c.
Mussed Handkerchief reduced to &C. SC,
II I-2c, 2oc $50.
Mems soc Wool Gloves 25c
Heavy 10 Gray or White Blankets 5Sc.
Special low prices on balance of real Cluny
and hand drawn Linens
Great reductions on the remainder of Holt
day Goods.
hundred remnants OF Dress Goods. Table Linens
Percale Outing Flannels, Ginghams Sheetings
Castings Cotons half price,
you look remnant counter
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Every slit and every overcoat in our
large new stock is offered at a.big reduction
Some days ago we reduced the prices bue
now we have made still bigger reduction
which is bound to move every garment
Don't miss this sale as prices are lower than
ever.
, 1905-10-11
WILDWOOD BUDGET
(Continued)

Miss Barley, of Philadelphia, was
down last week and arranged for the
raising and building of a basement to
her cottage on Pine avenue, occupied
by Charles E. Rakestraw and family.
The news stand at the station will
remain open this winter.
Robinson q Hand, practical house
painters, Anglesea, N. J. Best mate
rails and workmanship guaranteed
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Corle have
gone to Brooklyn to spend the winter.
DR.. and Mrs. N. A. Cohen and
daughter have been spending a few
days in Philadelphia. DIR. Margaret
Mace, ofAnglesea, cared for DR.. Cohen's
patients during his absence.
For Sale-Two lots in North Wild
wood, Nos. 5 and Z, block 164, on Goth
street, three blocks from the new ocean
pier. Price, $3.50 each. Apply to E.. S.
Culver, Holly Beach, n. ]. y
Mrs. G. H. Smith and daughter, Mrs.
J. D. Hoffman, spent Tuesday in Vine
land.
Miss Haddie P. Morris has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Laubsch, in
Vineland.
Don't forget the dance at Hotel
Htna every Wednesday evening. Good
music.
Frank Sheppard and Hubert Foster
took a trip awheel to Cape May on
Sunday.
Mrs. Harry II. Brannan and children
left Philadelphia to-day for Idaho to
join her husband. Their residence on
Central avenue in Anglesea has been
bought by Mrs. Shriner, Mrs. Brannan's
sister.
For Sale-Washing machine, good
order. Only 81; for want of room.
p. o. box SO. =
Nokomis Council, an auxiliary of
Wapella Tribe of Red Men, will give a
pie social in the borough hall on Mon
day evening, Oct. %. The member
ship of the Council is composed en-
tirely of ladies. Ice cream will be on
sale.
, 1905-10-11
Ask the Bartenders
about "Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer"
A Municipal HOuse-CIeaning.

From the cities of the West can be
borrowed some excellent ideas on
municipal government, and also on
civic spirit. Denver is one. One day
in each year is designated by Denver's
Mayor for a general cleaning VI of
premises and neighborhoods by resi-
dents, and an example is set by the
municipality, which makes a thorough
cleaning of the streets and renovates
the public buildings and other city
property. The Mayor, in a procla-
nation to the inhabitants, makes
suggestions in this wise.
eff your store front, residence or fence
is dingy, order it painted.
"If your awning is old, torn or faded,
get a new one.
"If your sidewalk, gate or fence
needs repairing, fix it.
"If your advertising sign is old or
faded, take it down OF paint it.
"Resolve never to throw paper in the
streets.
destroy the young weeds that are
starting on your property and on your
neighbours property
"Burn all the rubbish possible-allow
no one to throw it on streets, alleys or
vacant lots.
"Organize a block improvement
society.
illuminate the front of your store
in the business section.
EVERY effort put forth or dollar
spent to improve our city's appearance
will be returned two-fold. "-Newark
Advertiser.
, 1905-10-11
acters 7" asked the officer.

acterS !! asked Ile OIlcef.
u haven't?" said the girl. 1.-THE
man who did SO came among us at
our place near Seven Pines and was
surrounded by your men. While the
officer was waiting for orders the spy
asked If any woman would put on
mans clothes and be ready to per
senate him. l consented. stole away
and came back as a boy. The real
spy was left behind when | was
brought away"
While the girl was telling her story
the sound of artillery vas heard. 1t
proved to be the guns of Stonewall
Jackson, whom Lee had sent to turn
McClellan's right wing.
Had the information which facili
tated the movement been furnished by
the masquerader?
HERBERT PEMBROKE.
Ask the Marshal
ahout uFpWer Gallons. Wears Longer. ,
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H.t At ivals

C~astaneda.
Jose R~ittijero, Watrous; G. M
Sharp, Pueblo; George v. Guyer,
Mexico: P. l.. 4. Giraldi, Albuquer
que; James A. Rolls, Watrous; F. J
England, Denver; VIM. Levy, Sar
Francisco; C. D. Forster and son, Mil
Z aukee: e. B. Jolley, Ration; H. l.
Benny, Denver; C. E. Stratton, Trint
dad; H. l.. Brown, Savanna, ILL.,;
John L. Nixon and wife, st. Louis;
T. H. Chalkley. Lawrence, Kan.
Andrew Dingerall. st. Louis; George
R. Caldwell. Denver; H.. N. Green
Boston.
Optic.
Mrs. Gertrude Leichner, Denver; J
M. Chambers, Trinidad; w. B. Rodes
Trinidad; Thomas Lester ana Liscit
Cordova, Shoemaker.
Fl Dorado
". G. Warren and wife, Missouri
Everett Eaton, New YORK; Fred Nit
chell, Florence, COL; H. R. Lowe. J
r. Gillcyns Albnauerq,iexNfKs
Ia Pension.
Clark M. Moore and wife, Mineral
Hill; Mrs. H. e. Coppes, Fl. Z. Cop
pes, and Ward Copies, Nappanee
Ind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-19

Santa Claus announces that he will
be at the Sporleder Shoe company,
with a Christmas box for every child
that calls to see him, Friday after
noon, from 3 to s O'Clock. 1922
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PERSONALS

Joe Rettinger " down from Wat
RODS ,Oday.
j. A. Carroll Is up from Albuquer
GU today.
Ph. ". G!raldi, an albuquerque In
,surancs man, Is here to-day.
Ss~h Garcia Of La Conception II
In town today on business.
j. a. Baker drove TO his mines at
MlnsIals hill sIA4sx1norping, M sssys;
r., J.. England. q Denver business
.nanE who comes this way occasion
'allyTis in toSFstfAy.N
In this city from the south this after,
Icon to remain for several adRys.
Louis Jfdep salesman satoE a 'sSt
Louis shae aaAaSuss, Is the City %
SIND tl@ Holidays with his pa,
rents. *, \
george v. bnyyssfssRr friend 81 b
Longs, arrived this afternoon from
THE City OF Mexico 10 remain for \
few days.
Frank Devine Of this city, accom-
panied by .. P. McKesson Of Codn-
&C Bluffs, Iowa, has gone over to San
ia Fe.
Miss Lueila Nelson, Of La lara
Col. passed through the city to-day
on her way from Santa Fe to Trini'
dad.''
AZ passenger through the city on
No. o last night was A. B. McGaffey
ct Albuquerque, who was returning
from Denver. and other Colorado
points. s7
John r. Gilleylen and H. r. Lowe
70 albuquerque, representing the
Scranton International Correspond
ence' schools. whose pupils are found
in every town, and village and city
in tie United States. are in the city
today.
AZ p. Beck has returned from his
ranch III the Santa Rosa country to
spchd the holidays with his family
He MAS for his guest. Mr.. Patterson,
a wealthy stockman Of Omaha. Neb.
john Rogers and wife arrived from
Trifidad this afternoon. to spend the
holidays with the gentlemap,s pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrss "A. T.. Rogers.
H. E. Waggaman. Of Washington, p,
c., b friend of William ~. Curtis. Is
in mgsMfy t6day from AvaiA154e
RANCH. where isis spending the. win;
ter. Mr.. Waggaman was accompa'
MED by v. p. Easan, head Of the
metal trades Of New York, who has
beet at .valmora for several weeks
past.
Dr.. F. M. Mayors, Of Churubusco'
Ind, who accompanied ~ Richey o.
that place to Las Vegas, where the
lat/f will remain for his health. left
on No. 10 today for Springer, N. M.
to visit with his son Frank, who ~
proprietor of a large cattle ranch at
that place. Mr.. Mayors will return
to this city Saturday and will spend
several weeks here. He likes Las
VEGAS immensely anu Is enthusiasts
tic over the climate.
Mrs. George W. Blenen left last
night for Fredonia, Kas., taking with
her the body Of her husband for bur-
ial. Mr.. Blenen was the unfortunate
man who was fatally injured IN the
collision in the yards between a
switch engine and a hand a r Mrs
Blenen and child were In Pasadena
Cal. when news OF the accident came
and were summoned home by a tel
egram.
w. G.. Ogle, who has just returned
from the Dawson coal camp, speaks
enthusiastically of the progress go
on up there. He says that already
600 coke ovens are in process OF con
struction, and thar TITS the intention
Of the company to build a thousand
at least. Work in the mines Is also
increasing in scope and \ big force
Is employed. 1t Is the conviction OF
every one, In the Dawson n Springer
country tNats the Phe,ps-Dodge rail.
road will be completed through Las
vegas.
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suits Made at Home.

Leave your orders for an up-todate,
strictly handmade tailored suit. over
coat or trousers with Joe Llpkey. who
Is a first class designer, cutter and
tailor. now with I. X. Lewis. Clean
ing, repairing and pressing neatly
done. 1875
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We are having a special sale on
everything we have In the house and
engrave goods free to the order Of
the purchaser. S. Lujan, Bridge
street jeweler. 1856
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-19

Santa Claus Day-Friday afternoon
from 3 to s o'clock, at Sporleder Shoe
company. Old Nick wants to see
every child in Las Vegas there. 1922
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-19

If you would win success In life,
p~atronize the savings bank. Patron
lie 1t literally and continuously. De-
posits for the Plaza Trust and Savings
bank received at the First National
bank for the convenience Of east side
patrons. 8-17
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4. Two more weeks IN which to get q
hat at cost. 0oods~ must be sold BY
Jan. 1. Mrs. l.. Poole Wright. 12-12c
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POLL TAX NOTICE.
Poll tax for 1905 Is past due now.
1T must ~ pat sbefore ElAMlAyy,20AA
1906. otherwise suit will be brought
to collect the anne In ,strict con.
formity. o., the, territoriaIs statutes.
This tax 10 payable at the city hall,
either In the city marshal's Or city
clerks Office. IA-s M IL 12-l1b :
N oLNS3hMa'or' |,
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Full line Of pipes and smokers ar.
ticles for the holidays at Mackel's
cigar store. 1854
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Frank Kennedy. who has beer at
tending business college at Denver.
has returned to spend the Christmas
uh0itdaye, snastis cityaaase4AaxA A
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-19

Parties going to the country will
consult their best interests BY calling
at Clay & Rogers livery barn where
nice rigs at reasonable prices may 81.
ways he had. LIS
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Sheriff Cleofes Romero and his de-
putty, Rafael Lucero.,left this after
noon for Santa Fe, taking the follow
ing prisoners to be ~incarcerated in the
pen; Nicholas G. Salazar, Pedro Pa
dilla. .Florencio LEON, Reperto Con.
zales.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-19

Try our new soft lump c"e' -
liant. Las Vegas Light& ~.
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For chairs and rockers for the hol'
i41ysssN See lJohnsea, q SofFs line.
at to Rosenwald's; Piazza 1896
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-19

NickeIplated racing skate@ suit.
able for Christmas presents. at Geh'
rings. STA
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Pictures framed to order at 8. r.
Dearths' the undertaken. 1925
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A line Of fine road wagons at
Cooley's repository will be sold at re-
duced prices. Get a good runabout
for the price Of u cheap one. S-1l4
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Send your eastdp friends a SOU
Senir Of Las vegALD All sktads at
Dolls jewelry store.n 1919
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Sheep Inspector Walt r O'Brien
spent yesterday In Santa Fe.
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Sheet music, all string instruments
and strings 2 specially. At. Muir
1867
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For fancy candles call at Mackels
cigar store. 1854
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W. M. Lewis. undertaken and EN-.
balmer. 612 Lincoln Ave. both phones.
MI 49,
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Events q ti,s 0uneaa.

Events at The 0uneaa.
Dec. 26th "Hans Hanson 81
Dec. 9Th and
Dec. 2stA, Oeorseus amuels' company.
Jan. LIST. East Side Fire Department
ball.
Jan. 10th. Murray L Mack IN "Around
the Town
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Before buying anything in furniture
see johnson & Son, south side plaza.
10 1856
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Red band glassware. lOc. ct the
Savings Bank store, ~, s " l2;!71y
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Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Furguson are up
from Canyoncito =. remain Tor a day
or two.
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For fancy candies call at Mackel's
cigar store 1854
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Only a few more lays, to have yor1
pictures framed before the holidays, y
M. Biehls. 12-47
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Headquarters for Christmas trees
and wreaths at Thornhilrs l2-114
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Alblno B. Gallegos is In town to.
day from Las Couchas raAcAsnear Ia
cOlOte.
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For fancy candies call at Mackels
cigar store. 1851
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Ky Bleuer's new cigar, The Elk, IL
a home product. Union made. y-133
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Carnations, roses, violets and iii.
lies Of the valley" special tyr Christ.
mas stNTAoInbin'sy ls.il4
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WANTED-A cook for out Of town
Apply at this office. 1876
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See those $50 diamond Tiffany
special this week at Taupert's
1892
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kW~ otNA3NAa'or

Pickard China, the finest hand de-
corated line made, at Taupert's. 1899
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s6anlyA=4ew1aoCs sdeys1p hM1 your
pictures framed before the holidays, Of
M. Biehrs. 12-47
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Ignacio Gonzales drove to the city
today from Montosa to transact some
business here.
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Christmas candles, chestnuts and
all kinds OF nuts at Thornhills, 12-ll4
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Charles Clay a a passenger for
Albuquerque this afternoon.
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Smoke the Elk. Union made. s.laa
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Silver napkin rings, at3Taupert's.
1892
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ASu BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

rhs Elk Is there. cali for II. S-lss
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FOR SALE

~ room modern house ON Seventh
1treet. 60 feet frontage. good lawn
md outbuildings. (
6 room house IN Sixth street with
two lots.
6 room house a Fourth street, hot
water heat and electric lights.
I room house on Prince street, fac.
ing south.
s room house on Grand avenue.
Ranch 100 acres. 20 acres in alfalfa,
% acres in grain. balance pasture
Ahd. Plenty Of water for irrigation
Large sheep ranch 20 miles from
the city. plenty Of water, good corrals,
sheds and 1 room frame house. Will
yell 1t q bargain.
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Skates. all .pnces. at 0ehrs~g's, 81,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-12-08
Present Laws Inadequate.

N"N AhuutQuute.
u has been a misfortune tina, tho ma.
tipnh laws on this subject have hitherto
been OF . negative or productive rather
than an Affirmative Mind. and still more
ehat they have In part sought to prohibit
what could not he effectively prohibited
ana nave In part In their %pruhlbitions
~toitounded what should be allowed and
what should not he allowed. II IL gen.
orally useless to try TO prohibit nil 70.
strHlnt ON competition, whether this re-
s'ralnt be reasonable or unreasonable
ana where II II not useless IL Il sen.r.
ally hufiinl Events have shown that IL
u not possible adequately 10 secure ,he
enforcement OF ans law OF this Kind by
tncessari appeal 20 the courts. The ia.
partn"nt OF Justice has for the last four
tesfs devoted more attention 20 tho en-.
sorceineht OF N. antitrust lerlsl,tfon
shan to anything else. Much has been
accomplished particularly marked has
.'eh the moral eject ~ the prosecutlons:
pua u " increasingly evident that there
VII be n very Insufficient beneficial re-
suit In the way OF economic change. The
successful prosecution Of one device to
svade the law Immediately develops an
other device to accomplish the same pur-
pose, what Il needed 10 not sweeping
prohibition Of every arrangement. good
or had. which may send 10 restrict cofr-
petli!on, but such adequate supervision
AtNNA - 80 'N't lA,N thL ~
ntrlction OF competition from being 10
the detriment OF the pubiic-ns well as
such supervision and regulation as viii
prevent other abuses IN no way connected
with restriction Of competition or these
abuses. porhaps the chief, although by
no means the only one. Is o-yercapltailsa-
ion-generally Itself the result Of dishon-
est promotion because % the myriad
evils II brings In Its train; for such over
capitalization often means an Initiation
fhat Invites business panic. II alw ays con-
seals the true relation OF tho pront earned
90 the capital actually invested, and ID
creates n burden Of interest
which II a fertile cause OF Improper re-
duction In or limitation of wages. II
damages the small investor, diseouragcs
thrift, and encourages gambling and
speculation. while perhaps worst OF all
Is the thickness and dishonesty which II
implies-for harm TO morals Is worse than
any possible harm TO material lnterextaL
and the debauehery OF politics and bush
ness by great dishonest corporations n
far worse than any actual material evil
they do the public. Until The national
government obtains. In some manner
which the wisdom Of the congress may
suggest. proper control over the biz cor
porations engaged In Interstate commerce
that Ia. over the great majority OF the
biz corporations-it will be impos s!bie 10
deal adequately with these evils.
Rsilroad Rate Regulation.
am well aware Of the dlmeultIes
- IRE Legislation that I am suggest