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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-15
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BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News % the Town aaa village Teld
nrisnY

News % the Town aRd village Teid
nrisnY
DR. A. T.. Houle IN 10 Albany today.
AIRS A. j. Cooper Is in Troy aud
Albany,
Frank J. Hurley, 81. ID. returned 10
Albany Monday morning.
a daughter was born sunday 70 Mr.
and Mrs Arthur Cutler
a ten pound son was born Saturday
10 SIR aud Mrs Charles Peer.
John Donloy spent Sunday 10 hIs
fathers home Ice Aorih Adams.
Robert ChrIsiy oi SchaghiIcoke
yi, tad friends here over sunday,
Cashier Clement "a. Gone resumed
his duties 40 ihc bank lh.s morning,
u. l.. Sullson lofi ihls afternoon for
Burlington where bee viii remain %
week
Harry Nanderhure has sold hl, pres.
poriy on East Maln-st 90 Newman
Harrington.
Tho knights of Columbus closed a
successful bazaar ln Academy hall
saturday evening.
Harry Bates lofi Monday morning
for Chicago where be- will probably
spend tlc entire summer
u. D. Crayior the cyesIghi specialist
viii bo 40 the Putnam hotel hcnnlng
ton, VI, Wednesday May n.
The social which was 10 bo held o.
morrow evening at thc Masonic rooms
for the Masons aGd their families has
been postponed indefinitely.
Albert Cummings, sawyeriortho Fa..
Ter Lumber Co at Manchester Depot
recently sawed 2l,1H2 % of boards Boz
nine hour, and uiiecn minutes As
ihc result of d wager Saturday mora
ing boz sawed l,0ii icet lu ~ minutes.
The second high school baseball
Team cent Go housick Fails Saturday
afternoon aud were defeated by he
high school there Dob score ~ 9l fu b.
The battery iur bennington was Hyde
and Casey. a. feature of tho game
was "a home ruu los DwyeL
There viii boz meeting ~ iho sub.
scriher. tn zoe bennington club pro
l-ci az the ,ed M,u's rooms. opef4
house block. Goa Thursday evening,
May Is. at : o'clock. Zoe the purpose
OF completing 'he organization by the
payment of the entrance ice. the adopt.
ion 81 constitution and bylaws, Size
election oi officers. &c.
The Burlington District Woman
Home Missionary Convention viii be
held Wednesday at the Methodist
church. The lrst session will be held
a. 1880 "a o.. Mrs e.. n. Dunton of
Pouitney will boz chairman Mrs G.. rs.
Rowley will give the address OF we.-
come ana Ar- Eugene Norton az
Granville gili respond. Papers viii
be read dur NJ thc uul on interesting
topic, ana in The evening Rev &. l.
Leonari ID. ID. of plusleld, Mass wiil
deliver an address. Everybody vel
come 70 morning, afternoon and eve
nng ser, ices.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-15

WEEKS GIVEN LICENSE

To Sci Intoxicating Liquors a, i's Cronin
Saloon.
The board OF license commissioners
meet at the village rooms Saturday
evening to hear any objections Of the
application Of George J. Weeks for a
first class license 20 sell liquor al l20
Norih.si In ihe rooms TOW occupied
by Dennis +. Cronin. no objections
we're offered aud the board granted the
license which goes into effect May p,
Mr. Cronin's application was refused
and returned.
No action was taken on the applica-
tons for druggist licenses and IL is
not probable that any will be taken.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-15
BOYS PLAY GOOD GAME.
wldss~ axes and ssrf.u Have an Interesting
Conisii Ssiuidsy Afternoon

An interesting game oi base ball
was played between ihe Wideawak'
aud ihc Merr.c, upon iho desert Sat
urday afternoon. The score nas 10 %
l2ln favor of iho W.deawake,. The
Mcrr.es kept Loo the lead until the
seventh lnn.ng when iiie Wideawakes
by fast work .a ihe field and good bat.
t.rg succeeded in tying iho score and
later winning OUT Bu.s iho Merrios
pitcher struck out three men while
Wood struck ou' i've. Each pitcher
loi about thc same number oi men
walk Go first bali,
Tho Imam folIors.-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25
UTAH AND ILLIrERACY.

Kanosh, Feb, 2l 1905,
Editor Deserat News-One Of our
nelghbors, an excellent man, IS con-
stantly troubled with that seif-rrltat-
Ing Mormophobla which frequently
breaks out upon street corners in brist-
ling controversy, aiming to exploit the
real or Imaginary shortcomings Of the
people Of Utah
"A few days since our friend oornered
two Of our uns0phisticated citizens,
with the bold assertion that from an
educational standpoint as compared
with other states Of The Union, Utah
stood thlrty-ffth IN illiteracy.
I'VE admire the gentlemans zeal, and
admit his claim 10 missionary privil-
eyes, In seeking to convert va from tho
error Of our ways.
And II you could give the facts upon
the subject IN controversy I'm cold tyne
Il would be very satisfactory just to
lift our friend 20 the happy level OF the
majority and leave him In the light
Of peace Respectfully
GEORGE CRANE"
Utah, according TO the latest statistics
published, is third among the states
Of the Union, IN literary standing, only
two other states have a greater per-
contage Of lts Inhabitants able to read
and write. Those are Nebraska and
Kansas. Washington has about the
Same percentage as Utah. Counting
all, above 10 years Of age. $40 per cent
only are illltemtes. This is a showing
OF which the people OF Utah are Justly
proud
The following additional figures may
be OF some INTEREST," The census OF
1900 shows that the total number Of
persons In the United states ten years
and over unable to read or write was
C,lS0,00O OF whom 100000 were whites.
In some Of the states the white litter
ates form large portion OF the pupu-
laton. For instance, Illinois has S,037
Indiana, GS,SOO; New York, 1880 and
Pennsylvania, 1882. Kentucky han
1894 native white illiterates and 5,ii4
foreign born, besides SS,l37 negroes un-
able to read or white.
Although education is compulsory in
this country and the schools are excel
lent, many children are not taking adj
vantage Of the facilities offered. The
national population Of school age In
1900 was 21.S3O,774 The school enroll
ment was 15,1SS,7l5, and the average
daily attendance but 10,3S9, iO7 More
than ten millions OF persons of school
age failed to go to school. In this re-
spect, too Utah Is far ahead Of most
Of the states.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25
ELDER NUTTALLs DENISE.

The demise Of Elder L. John Nuttall,
who departed this life suddenly on
Thursday night, came as a sad surprise
10 his many friends and the public
generally. Although OF an apparently
strong and rugged physique, there was
weakness In his constitution which
showed itself at intervals when he was
afflicted severely with jaundIce. From
the latest attack OF that disease how
ever, he seemed to have fully recover
ed, and therefore his unexpected depar-
ture came as a severe shock The
News has already given a brief ac-
count of the life and labors OF our de-
parted friend and brother who was
one Of tho best known and most active
members OF the Church OF Jesus Christ
OF Latter-day Saints In addition to
his missionary labors, he Travelled ex-
tenslvely throughout the stakes OF
Zion and was specially engaged In
Sunday School and Religion Glass
work, and I'm the organization Of the
corporations which were formed under
the clyil law for the Wards and their
properties the National Relief socie-
ties, etc. His kind and genial DISPOSE
ton and his readiness 20 perform ev-
cry duty required Of him commended
him to the Latter-day Saints wherever
he went, and his valuable services
were recognized by the Church au-
thortes. He was greatly loved by all
who know him, and he VIII be remem-
bered as man Of sterling integrity,
who was feryent In spirit exemplary
In conduct and worthy the confidence
and esteem OF all, He will meet host
OF friends where he has gone and we
feel assured that he will gain that
crown In the celestial world. which Is
promised TO the just and the true who
are found worthy to enter into the
Eternal Presence to abide there for
ever.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

Ing them. The cost OF plant for a
small area and In a business circle
would be Insignificant IN comparison to
that OF system like the one nov IN
operation.
II Is easy to arouse popular prejudice
BY miaepresentlng facts and beratlng
corporation, but II is none the less
shameful work. For a city Of the popu-
lation of Salt Lake we have as good
a service, both OF light and car traffic
as could reasonably be expected, par
tlcularly when we consider the vast dis
tances that have TO be covered and ira
versed for the accommodation OF the
public, The Utah Light & Railway co.
has surmountcd numerous and gigantic
obstacles, without receiving remunera-
ton or encouragement, but has been
inveighed against by persons and pa
pers that ought to have aided It, as
homo corporation Of immense benefit to
the people and furnishing employment
for many hands often at loss TO IT,
self
II Salt Lake city needs the property
belonging to the Utah Light ana RAN
way company, which has been desig-
mated. should not the company, after
It's struggles OF years to main
tain It's financial standing and
to benefit the community, re-
celye something In return by way OF
fair compensation The fact In this
case and the terms on which the COM
pany is willing TO accede to the propo-
sition OF the city, to turn over to II
the valuable properties which are need
ed for tho completion OF It's water
plans, should now be understood by the
public, and we are sure that when the
entire proposition is fairly weighed
and clearly comprehended, there will
be no 'cyclone Of wrath" or torrent
OF Indignation" unless II may be
against the shameful mlsrepresenta-
tons Of the truth which have been made
in flaming form and deceptive charac-
ters to deceive and agltate the unso-
phlsticated Let Justice be done and
malice be defeated
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

limited TO ono hundred and fifty copies,
bound IN three-fourths morocco, with
gilt and docke edge, the type and illus
tratIons to be the same as IN the Edl-
ton de Luxe, but TO cost only ten doll
lars "a copy This edition viii be ready
for distribution within the next sixty
days.
We take pleasure IN making these
announcements, and feel a pride I'm the
work Of our esteemed friend and BROTH
or, Bishop whitney and In the diligence
exhibited by the committee who have
taken upon themselves the task OF pre-
serving his magnificent poem and pre-
sentng It 10 the world IN such beautl-
ful form. Utah IS to be congratulated
on the production of such poem by
one Of her native sons, and in the
distinction OF having given 70 the world
the nrst epic poem ever published In
America.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25
"ELIAS" HAS GOMEZ

We have been favored with an in
spection of the long-looked- for special
edition OF Hon O, +. Whltney's epic
poem ELIAS" A few copies Of the
Edition de Luxe have reached this city,
the entire issue having been shipped
from New York on the 18th inst, and
win arrive IN this city In a few days.
OF the merits Of this great literary
production we need say but little, az
It has been fully reviewed In these
columns, and has received the highest
eulogIes from the critics here and else
where.
The theme chosen by the author is
one Of the grandest Of which the human
mind could conceive, 1t reaches back
TO the pre-exIstent state OF man In the
spiritual spheres, and coming down
through the ages Of hIs mortal career,
It depicts the work Of human redemp-
ton through the cruclnxlon Of the
Savior ana the publication Of His Cos
pei, traces the decline OF the primitive
faith and the ovelspreadlng Of spirit
ual darkness on the earth and vividly
portmys the glorious restoration Of tho
Church with It's doctrines, ordinances,
gifts, powers and authority through
Joseph the Seer The ancient history OF
the American continent Is unfolded, and
the great truths OF former and OF lat
ter days as revealed from heaven, are
summarized IN mastery style The
mission Of Elias, the Angel Of restora-
ton is beautifully presented and the
style OF the entire poem Is rich ana
lofty and musical, IL Is IN the best
vein Of writer who has gained fame
ana honor as an exceptionally talented
poet.
The Edition de Luxe is one Of the
very finest books issued by the famous
Knickerbocker Press OF New York. The
printing and binding - pronounced by
experts TO be Of the very highest class.
To ls altogether elegant and pleasing,
The Illustrations are from drawings by
Il. l., 4. Culmer, Lee Greene Richards
and j. 8. Sears and are IN the very
latest style, fitting for a work OF this
character. The subscribers for this
beautiful volume, we believe will be
entirely satisfied with It's appearance
as well as It's cortentA We learn that
while the full edition has been subscrib-
ed for there are a few extra copies
yet unbound which may be obtained ",
persons who desire 10 secure them
The committee OF publication. how
ever have determined to issue an Au-
thors Jubilee Edition, IN commemora-
ton OF the fftieth year OF his age
which occurs next July It win be
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25
SEEING VISIONS.

The American public IS at present
very much occupied with occult phe-
nomena, or matters pertaining to the
spiritual world The feverlsh activity
IN the service OF Mammon presents a
striking contrast to this eager search
for that which seems to lie beyond the
reach Of the physical senses.
About month ago a New York
preacher Rev, r. II. Newton. made the
assertion that the spirits OF the dead
are In continual communication with
the living. lie made every possible
allowance for fraud and tricks, but he
asserted that many men OF science ad.
mltted their belief In communication
with the world beyond. lie was chai-
lenged by Prof Quackenbos who pro-
nounced the views Of Mr. Newton as
rubbish Or Newton however. re-
piled with an enumeration OF many
caseg OF demonstrations that had
been witnessed by himself and others
And thus discussion has been
launched In which intense interest is
manifested.
As contribution to the general de-
bate Of such subjects, the case Is told
OF a l6-year-old boy, Rudolph Gueder-
man. who claims 10 have visions and
talk with dead persons According to
the San Francisco Chronicle Of Feb. II,
this boy had a remarkable PRESENT.
ment Of the murder Of President Nc.
Knley Three nights before Mckinley
was assassinated he had n vision of
this country wrapped IN deepest gloom.
81 saw the whole United states IN
black" he said "and I told my father
that II predicted a terrible tragedy" The
boy Is said to have had visions" ever
since he was three years old, and his
fnther has come to regard him rs in
possession Of some supernatural gift.
According to the item IN the Chon-
icle, the boy a few nights ago saw the
United states covered with darkness.
and he interpreted that as meaning
revolution This Is the talk Of the
neighhors, we are told.
Undoubtedly the world Ia gradually
swinging away from the cold indIf.
ference TO- and unreasonable rejection
of things spiritual 1t is an the more
necessary that Il should have the In
tallible guidance OF direct revelation
from God 80 as not 90 mistake the
fonclful fabricntlons Of u superstitious
mind for spiritual facts, or cunnngly
devised errors for established truths.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

while the Bible has declared in a
general way that God is a spirit, the
most important thing about the spirit,
as matter OF human history, Is that
It has always insisted upon having a
body" says Rev. Gerold Stanley Lee,
in the New York Outlook Of Feb, 4. He
adds. 1T also seems TO be n matter OF
history that the final test OF the vital
ity and reality Of a good spirit Is that
IT can get body The "Mormons."
when expressing their belief IN almost
identical terms are denounced as ma
terialsts and even inhdels,by the hypo-
critical Pharlsees who assume the right
OF sitting In Judgment upon their fell
loWmen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25
THE WORLDS OPINION.

who needs the worlds opinion.
As worldly judgment g0es7
'Tts based on little knowledge
And deals with outward showsi
Infallible Il fain would be
And limits human destiny.
II stones the seers and prophets,
And hunts the thinkers down;
1t crucihcs the savlors
And wCaves the thOrny crown,
Through all the past unfolding years
We trace lis tran Of blood and tears,
on everything progressive
The worlds opinion frowns,
And Il pursucs It's victims
With prosecutions hounds,
And seldom Ii II true and Just
Before their forms are turned 10 dust
But when a great unfolding
Comes out TO challenge all
The world In loud with praises
From lips Of great and small
It's good opinion comes too late
TO help the good or serve the great
The true and good have ever
Been forced to battle hard
Al zach advancing footstep
Proclaimed hy seer or bard;
The welcome plaudit Of "Weli donel
Comes only when the battles won,
Whoever adds TO knowledge
or widons human thought
Must brave the worlds opinion
AS something TO DE fought
Must beat lts opposition down
TIL victory secures the crown.
Perhaps some day the worldngs
WIN learn the good 20 know
When words Will cease TO flourish
And useful things win grow
When men will recognize he Now
And cease 10 war on what Is True.
TIN the stand Grm 20 leaders
In every righteous cause,
For surely you must conquer
Through Gods and natures laws;
And hasten on the Joyous day
" hlch gives 90 wisdom perfect sway
who hoods the worlds opinion
And not his sense Of nght.
wan Woyel long In darkness
By shutting out the light;
ignoring true humanity
Ills soul stunted thing win be-
why heed the worlds opnlon2
II cannot change a fact,
Nor set aside u principle,
Nor modify an act
IL Ia as empty foul or fair
As bubbles bursting into air,
NO man ~ progress falters
But seeks the light within
Which comes from fields immortal
Where is no blight 0f Gin;
Such never from their course will hy
Though an the world cry. cruelty"
Mankind lack moral courage
And fear 10 try the new,
In sin prefer to grovel
Than untried paths pursue.
And hence the better new they spurn
TIN SINS false fruits to ashes turn
Men have no faith In progress
They cannot understand
Why Institutions hoary
Should fall by It's command,
They shut their eyes and will not see
The Hight OF truth that maketh free.
Who waits tho worlds opinion.
And seeks for It's applause,
Grows not beyond It's stature,
Gives help 70 no new cause
Is ever dear 20 all appeals,
A clog upon progressions wheels.
Pursue your own convictions,
The way the tried have trOd.
BE truthful, sincere. honest,
And leave the rest TO God
Tho true alone can battle sin
The brave alone can hope to win,
Il d. Curtis, In Chicago Times,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

President Hsdley OF Yale believes In
the strenuous life n any one does. He
says II think we should not lessen
our athletics, but Increase our lntellec-
tual study. The more baseball boy
plays the more geometry he should
study; the faster he can run the faster
he should read. We need q combina-
ton OF forces To students this would
be athletics with n vengeance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

Senator Lord Of storey county has In
troduced IN the Nevada legislature a
measure that practically makes every
citizen Of the state member Of the
militia, placing him at the command
Of the governor, Good Lord deliver
usl" is the cry Of the people OF Nevada.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

"The Smoot case may afford an ex-
ouse for a pleasant trip to the resorts
Of Salt Lake In the summer even II II
serves no more useful purpose. Con-
gress gets more particular to be sure
that It Is right every day, even II II
does necesstate junket or so" says
the Boston Transcript. A poor excuse
is better than none, even when a junket
is involved.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

DIR. Angel Of the University of Michi-
gan would prolong mems lives, while
DR. Oser would chloroform all men
who have reached the age Of sixty
years. Which shows that fools rush
IN where Angels fear to tread.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

And now the Japanese diet has or
dered an investigation into alleged cor.
ruption In connection with contracts
for the construction Of barracks. Japan
Is bound to be abreast Of the times in
all things,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

The Car has elected TO continue the
war When II In over he win not be
among the elect but will be found IN
the also ran" class.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

When Niagara goes dry, as some pre-
dict II will, the historically sentiment
tally inclined can utilize the cliff for eS-
claiming, Here once stood Troy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

Massachusetts, Is urged 10 adopt the
laurel as its flower, Nothing could be
more fitting for tho Bay state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

There are thirty thousand dry goods
stores in the United States. But no
one knows how many saloons there are.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

Madame zouhoneli is said TO be the
real hero OF Port Arthur. Kind Of the
Jessie Brown OF Luckow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

Missouris senatorial deadlock may be
unlocked with a skeleton key especial
~ IL there is a skeleton in the closet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

II looks as though the Cars govern-
ment had the internal situation "well in
hand doesn't it2
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

Maxim Gorky Is TO be let out on bail
Nothing romantic or novel about that.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

the New York police force is the most
corruDtest in the world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

In the Worlds Fair commission In.
vesugation the plot thckeus.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

The Hyde dinner ls achieving as
great o notorIety as the seeley dinner
ala,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

When you are in Russia DO as the
Bomauons do
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-25

Il District Aatlornoy Jerome is right,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-04-21

Lost in the jungles of Mindanao,
troop of United States cavalry subsisted
for nineteen days on the flesh of mon
keys. The troopers were finally found by
q scouting party sent in search OF them
and showed almost no i'll effects. Sergt.
John Gavin of the Fourteenth cavalry,
who arrived in San Francisco on the
transport Sherman, said: Il was with
Gen. Wood in Mindanao, fighting the
Moros. ] was ON scouting duty, AMI
when Troop G was lost I was sent to
find them. The men had two days ra-
tons with them when they went into the
mountains and the supply of food soon
ran out. The jungles abound with mon
keys and the men shot and ate the AMI
mails rather than starve. They soon be-
came accustomed to the food, and for
nineteen days lived on monkey flesh
alone"