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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15
FRANK Z. HOWE. Editor and PublisheI
Are You a fooi7

Ask man the above question and
he will doubtless resent Il as an Insult
but every little while circumstances
show that inquiry Is warranted.
George 4. howard, late railroad
commissioner OF the state OF Vermont
would ordinarily have been classed as
a successful man. He made money un'
Oh he was independent, even wealthy
as wealth Is reckoned In Vermont. lie
had family which would be credit
10 any man. lie was trusted by his
eighbors and fellow citizens and was
niyen political preiermant until he
reached high state Office. All Of
which makes his fall the more mlser.
able.
Actuated by petty greed, or, we know
not what, he undertook 10 swind!e the
state out Of few paltry dollars that
he did not need. For time he APP
peared 10 succeed, only 10 be caught
In the end, and now see the result
Still n young IN IN, even II he escapes
the prison cell, condemred 10 20
through life with the finger OF scorn
aud the voice OF reproach ever rails, d
against him.
Wherever he goes, the minute his
back Is turned, one man nudges an.
other and whispers, "There goes
George Howard" His children even
will be- pointed out 10 strangers and
the whole miserable story rehearsed
with additions and distortions that
will pursue them to the grave. The
punishment Is terrible one and great.
err than the crime deserves, for only ono
has stunned while those whom he holds
most dear share almost equally with
him In the punishment.
Similar eases transpire every day.
No, all are prominent like MIR Howard
and are therefore not advertised to so
wide circle but In nine cases out OF
every ten the dishonest and tricky man
Is found out. Sooner or later the pub.
lie takes his measure for just what he
Is worth. lie is watched aud despIsed
wherever he goes. His word is not
taken by anybody and the more he
saws the less he is believed
With such warnings ever before us
Il is strange that they are not more
needed. Smartness may conceal the
rottenness within for time, but In the
end the wormy interior will be reveal.
ed. II is as sure as that daylight will
follow darkness.
Are you a fool?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15
Geese Make Good Actors.

4 farmer would scarcely believe
that goose requires only about co
hours in order TO prepare II for the
footllghts and a critical audience. and
that a common pig. which has been
bought in the market. will In 30 hours
be competent 10 blossom forth as an
actor. According TO Mr.. Clyde Pow.
ers. a trainer OF wide experience and
much patience. II takes a duck about
three days TO learn how 10 march on
the stage. 10 follow the chorus. and 10
march of again at the proper time; Il
takes a chicken a week or more. and a
turkey cannot grasp the art OF acting
before six months time. Mr.. Powers
has tried 10 train a peafowl. but he
finds that Il is impossible. 4 goose
is the most intelligent OF all the feath.
cred tribe. and a goose Is also The
only one Of the domestic fowls that
shows affection.-Helen Grant in Les
lies Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on so cent bottle
OF Green's Narrated Syrup of Tar
il it fails to cure your cough or cold.
We also guarantee 25 cent bottle to
prove satisfactory or money refunded.
Shurtletf Pharmacy j. M. Ayres
ID. A. Ward 3. A. Quinlan
Bennington.
q. II. Houghton, A. S. Hathaway,
North Bennington,
G. r. & A. b. Hawkins, So. Salisbury,
o. Z Adams, Arlington,
Z. @. Woodwork, o. f. Adams & Co.
East Arlinpt on
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15
On Second Thouohts.

My friend said the insurance
agent TO the young man. let me in,
sure you against accident today"
Never had an accident in my life. -
was the young mans prompt reply.
But you may have. Aren't you
about to marry?"
Yes. but what's that got to do with
it,"
"A great deal. Suppose your wife
was to get angry with you and throw
anything at you; or your mother-in-
law might attempt to use force in
dealing with you, or"
The young man stopped him.
"Ah, that reminds me-" he said
I'll not get married"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15
FAILED.

All efforts have failed to find bet.
ter remedy for coughs, colds and lung
troubles than Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t stops the cough, heals the lungs and
prevents serious results from cold
j. ~. Patterson, Nashua, Iowa, writes
"Last winter | had bad cold on my
lungs and tried at least half a dozen
advertised cough medicines and had
treatment from two physicians without
getting any benefit. A friend recon-
mended Foley's Honey and Tar and
two thirds of bottle cured me. con
slider it the greatest cough and lung
medicine in the world
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15

II you like Coffee and dare not drink
it, try DR. Shoop's Health Coffee, 1t
is true that real Coffee does disturb the
Stomach, Heart and Kidneys. But DR.
Shoop's Health Coffee has not grain
of true coffee in it Being made from
parched grains, malt, etc, it forms a
wholesome, food-like drink, yet having
the true flavor of Old Java and Mocha
Coffee. made in a minute" Call
at our store for free sample. Sold
by Joseph M. Ayres.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15

A monster animal fish was seen in
Lake Champlain opposite Chas. i
Parrish's on Wednesday, Nov. rs by
Lewis Wilkinson, the Port Henry fer
ry man. Wilkinson states that the
supposed shark was from - TO 30 feet
10 length and made great speed in the
water. The monster has been seen sew
eral times opposite Port Henry, also
at other places and apparently has
great strength Sailors have been
frightened of late by the sight OF this
monster following their vessels. AS
the creature appears TO be- able to ext I
partly out OF water II may be a more
dangerous prodigy than is generally
supposed. MIDI leoury Register.
Fortunately no members OF the Twi.
light Boat Club are in camp and ex
posed to the ravages OF the monster.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15
NOTICE

Miss Helena V. Allen, a pupil Of
Chevalier Cerulous OF the Trey Piano
school wishes to announce to the pub
ic that she has started piano elias S
at North Bennington and requests the
patronage of all pupils that are desir-
Gus CT taking piano lessons. Modern
improved methods taught. Will be at
North Bennington every Saturday.
Address by letter for further informa-
ton. Helena V. Allen,
North Hoosick, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15
Three Mcn Fatally Burned.

NEWARK, n. j., Dec. Is. - Three
men were burned so seriously that they
are not expected to survive by an ex-
plosion of a caldron of boiling varnish
mixture at the Hamburg Cordovan
Leather company's plant last night.
The injured men were employed as
mixers in the establishment and were
standing close to the kettle when the
explosion occurred. They are William
Meller, Charles Lilllenthal and Rocco
Sullivano.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15

The current issue OF the Hoosick
Falls Democrat consists of twelve
pages male necessary by the rush of
Christmas advertising. The Democrat
both in news service and typographical
appearance is one OF the most attrac-
tive exchanges that como to this Office
and Publisher c. w. Brown Is to be
congratulated on his success.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15
BENNlNGTON'S
LEADING
TOY SHOP!
TOYS

To-day our Toy Department is in
full swing. Toys that laugh or ma re
you laugh; toys that walk and run
and cut up tricks; and hundreds of
other interestings things. Children
love action and fun. This seasons
output, bo.h domestic and imported.
presents scores Of new entertain
ments.
Make your selections early-now
while the stock is in such splendid
condition. and before the heavy hol-
iday crowds come. Make this store
your holiday headquarters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-15

Itch! Itch! Itch!-Scratch! Scratch!
Scratch! The more you scratch the
worse you itch. Try Doan's Ointment
1t cures piles, eczema, any skin Itch
ing. All druggists sell it.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
PERSONALS.

George Romney. Jr. has gone TO
New York on a business trip.
Secretary J. = Thomas Of the state
board Of equalization has gone 10 the
Yellowstone ON a vacation trip.
A. Z. Wallace. formerly manager
OF the Sutkn-y Cigar company. will
remove with his family Co Los Angeles
next week 20 reside
James : Morgan has returned from
summer outing On the Teton coun-
try which he reports as being one Of
The most attractive summer resorts Ia
the entire vest
Rev. Charles Wake and wife Of
Coyad. Neb were visiting Saturday
with Mr. Wakes brother. Rev Rich
ord wake " thls city when The visitor
received "a telegram that his wife's
mother Uss dead They left Tor the
easf Yesterday.
II. l.. Nelson. wife aud family and
Miss Winnie Bates returned last night
from thc Weber where they had been
camping Tor The past two weeks. They
report that al the first sign OF rain
scores u parties who have been camp.
ing up the canyon an summer packed
W their tents and headed for home
The rain generally u driving IN camp
ing parties from an he surrounding
canyons and resorts and the general
estlmei u mat The hot weather has
al last broken. 90
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20

able lamp furnish light in the op-
er0tlng room at night 4 gravity
water system arranged 20 furnish both
not and cold water from tanks just
under the roof Of the car ~ provided.
The flow OF water can be- regulated
by a surgeon with a valve operating
by the foot thereby avoiding the nee
essity for hapdling any of the equip
ment-a method employed in ail mod
ern hospitals The Gold direct system
for heating Is used Head lining and
inside finish are OF a composite board
made for the special purpose entirelI
without beading moulding carving or
other projections which might serve
as places for the collection OF dust.
dirt or any infections matter White
enamel paint is used as % finish and
the noor Il covered with white rubber
thing
Two sliding doors with ground glass
windows lead 10 the ward room A.
feet four inches lu length. equipped
with n brass headstesds and a lava
tory and saloon. White rubber thing
on the floor Compo- board sides
painted in white enamel. and white
rubber curtains between the beds are
used. These beds are provided with
spring and hair mattresses. rubber
sheets and the ordinary bed clothing
~ well Daylight is admitted through
II windows on each side of the car an
provided with ground glass and white
rubber roller curtains Artificial light
Is provided by four l-dame acetylene
gas lamps
Equipment boxes underneath the
cars arc provided with crutches.
splInts army tretchers. surgical i'm
plements. wreck.ne tools and other
accessories
SiN-whcel trucks insurug the Mt
most freedom from vibration. are used.
ON which rests the steel underframe
STANDARD steel platforms M either end
OF the car are provided with gates
which can be closed against the
curious janney Buhoup 3-rem coup
iers and Westinghouse draft gear help
10 the easy movement 0f the car.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
THAT OLD STORY.
Again Announced THAI Gould VIII
Build From Ontario, Or. West

san Francisco, Aug, 2o-The Chron-
lcle says today
The fact that the Gould lines have OBJ
tained an entry into Oregon has leaked
out through the announcement OF A
y. Hammond, president Of the Corvallis
a Eastern and Astoria a Columbia
roads, that the FIRST named will be ex-
tended from the terminus at Idanha.
Linn county. across central Oregon to
some point on the Snake river. proba-
bly, ontario Work viii also be started
on the Astoria IN the same connection,
as - VII be pushed south along the
coast from Seasit 10 NehalCu and
TilamOok county Th>e projects viii
aggregate more than $50 titles OF con-
structi0u Tor the two roads within the
next few years "a Is said that the
terminal ~ the Corvallis & Eastern
may not be ontario. but point IN
klamath county, where "a junction may
Doe effected with the California, Neva-
ga & oregon road an Acknowledged
Gould line. which II ~ Intended shall
be pushed north from the main line Of
The Western Pacific AZ Reno, Nevada,
90 Lakeview and the klamath The
road has already been completed as far
as Madeline Plains
Tho building OF the Corvallis g. East
cn % a juncture with the Western
Pacific or The California. Nevada and
Oygon. and thus closing tho gap he.
tween Albany and Portland or Yakui-
MA and Tillamook will rive the Gould
line access "a an the important north
crn hafbor except Coos Bay
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
SPIKE AND RAIL.

%. ". Scott agent az Long Beach for
the Salt Lake Route is in town today.
rs Rattle. general agent Of the Chi.
cago & Northwestern at Denver. ar
rycs here this afternoon
Among the railroad men here today T.
John De Ia Mater private secretary 10
The president ~ the Wabash.
r. q. Fennesey. superintendent ~ the
dining car service Of the clark road. r.
here from los Angeles today
j. Y. Pence. chief clerk Tor the ren-
eral freight agent ~ the Burlington at
Chicago is numbered among the wish
tors today
Travelling Freight Agents n. ". "a.
gert0u and T. =. Owca % the Chicago
& Northwestern returned this morning
from Idaho and Montana polnts
J.E Farrell chief clerk Of the freight
accounts TO- the san Pedro In los An
geles is here today on bis way through
90 Butte.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

Orphcum. While the Five Salvae-
gls. Russian acrOba.ic dancers. aud Ra-
poii one o. the best European jugglefs
90 visit salt Lake, prccede her ON The
BIN az the Orpheum this week there
VIII undoubtedly be considerable inter-
ct manifested IN the appearance Of
Nile. ArgryO kastron. q young Greek
violiniste, VINO has deserted the con.
cert stage FOR vaudeville. Nile. Kas.
iron was brought 90 America Tor a sea.
sons engagement with the Calve Con-
cert company and made a hit az every
appearance She also played an en-
gagsment with sousa and his band IN
London.
Grand.--At the Grand tonlrh, Miss
Harper and her company viii appear I'M
the political and heart interest play.
Blue Jeans"
Casino The Telephone Exchange"
Is the Offering the casino management
viii put before Sos patrons tonight. and
ior the rest ~ The week. Toniehts per.
Torrance viii be in The Lyric theater
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
SUNDAY MORNING.

sunday morning an 10 O'Clock prayer
was offered by Elder VIM. A. Bills
The speakers were Elder James Jensc
OF the presidency of the stake. W.
dwelt upon the important position o.,
pied by the ldtter-day saints, before
world. He also spoke on Education
recommending the Church schools. As
sistant Superintendent. Jos. NJ. Holt
made a very favorable report Of the
Sunday schools In the stake. The gem
eral authorities 0f church and OF the
stake were presented and sustained.
Elder Geo. Reynolds spoke on par
ents classes i'm the sunday school.
Elder John -Hepry.. smith called At
teution 10 fe sdeas sthartefist among
our children that By attending sab
bath school the duty Of observing the
Lords day has been performed. THIS
l. Incorrect. especially II the balance Of
the DAY Il spent IN seeking pleasure
The trend Of seeking pleasure IN our
day far exceeds anything seen before
In the worlds history. except perhaps
that OF the ancient Romans who fell by
their corruption.
Elder Smith most solemnly warned
the uarepts TO guard the virtue Of their
children and spoke impressiyely upon
the evil results OF excessive ana contin-
nous pursulis " pleasure He asked
God 10 bless the saints with forutude
I'm their endeayors to preserve virtue.
honor and integrity Ia their households.
The benediction was pronounced by
Elder Heber A. Smith.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON,
PRAYER WAS offered by Elder Eman-
uel h Richards
The sacrameu, was administered
under the direction Of the oishoplc
Of Riverton ward.
Elder Hyrum NJ Smith said All
che principles Of the gospel are sacred
aud should be duly reverenced, espe-
cially should the sacrament OF the
Lords support be observed with
solmnlty. remembering the. great sac
rifce made by the Redeemer Il Is
well FOR the saints to give heed 20
inspired counsel. This applies 10 those
who are weak as well as 10 those Who
think they are strong. Children should
honor their parents, and the parents
should in turn. live 50 as 20 be worthy
Of the honor ana respect OF their
children
Elder George Reynolds urged purity
Of LIKES and motives and Of unity OF
purpose and opinions among the Lat.
| ter-day Saints
Elder John Henry Smith dwelt
| briefly upon the conditions and ties
| that ought 20 prevail iu our homes and
among our families.
In closing. the anthem, The Prince
| OF Peace was sung Benediction by
Patriarch Joshua Terry
The singing during the conference
was ably and pleasantly rendered by
/ the Riverton choir ana all the meet
iurs and proceedings we're actuated
[ by noble spirit
The usual " l. A. conference was
/ held in the evening Elders John
! Henry Smith. Hyrum NJ smith Geo.
/ Reynolds and others addressed the
I meeting
NlELS LIND.
clerk ~ the Stake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
Two Days Of Interesting Meetings
Held al RiyertOn Satur-
day and Sunday.
HAD SPEAKERS FROM CITY.
The Warming Trend 0f the People
Towards Pleasure Was Earnest.
Is Ordained Against.

The quarterly conference Of the Jor-
dan stake was held at RIyertou, salt
Lake county saturday and sunday
Aug IS ana 10, commencing Saturday
al 10 a. ~.
Tho presidency ~ the stake presid'
I'D. There were present of the general
authorities of the Church Elders John
Henry smith aud Hyrum NJ. smith Of
thc quorum OF the apostles, and Prcsi-
deu4 George Reynolds Of the first
council ~ seventy
The conference commenced by sing
ing Now lct as rejoice, etc. Prayer
,ga. offered by Elder William ). d.
moud Reports were given by me
high priests quorum, the uinety-ihird
ana umety-hfth quorums OF seventy
and the first quorum ~ elders, and By
Bishop William d Kuhre OF SANDY
ward
Elder John Henry smith spoke upon
The duties ~ men holding the priest
hood exhorting an to faitnfulness aud
diligence and testified to the truth
of the gospel
Benedicron by Elder Joseph NJ.
Smith
Al q. m prayer was offered by
Elder Robert Ellwood President j..
". ". Fitzgerald spoke upon humility
Az means of success in the Church.
Elder Peter .. Rasmussen reported
the Draper ward
Elder George Reynolds said We are
dependent upon the Lord and HIS
priesthood for our salvation The
atonement OF Christ Is essential 20 be
taught 10 our children in the Sab
bath schools and elsewhere.
Elder Hyrum N Smith spoke OF the
ROVER " testimony and ~ the condi-
ton of those who forsakc The truth
after having received testimony
The closing PRAYER WAS otered by
Elder Niels Anderson.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
LATE LOCALS.

Examinations 1odav-All county
seats " the state are today the scene
~ tho examination Of state teachers
under the state board 81 education. The
examinations for salt Lake county were
held On the sumner school this morn
Ing about 81 prospective teachers be-
ing present The examinations are
under the supervision Of the various
county supcrintendcnts
Organ Recital Program-The fol-
lowing program will be observed az
tomorrow afternoons organ recital Ga
The tabernacle 'Marche Religious. d"
tLohengriul, Wagner. "Naciurpe."
Deihier. DncrtoU On 4 Nat. Batiste.
prelude in & minor Chopin: old Mel
0dy. arranged by Prof Mcclellan. the
performer BONANZA" Lemalre.
'Sexiet,' from "Lucla." Donlzettl.
Time 10 Regi,ter-The registrars Of
fee viii be open tomorrow and Satur.
day next In order 90 give those who
nave not yet done So. a final opportun.
fly 20 register. An those who register.
ed prior 10 the last presidential elec.
ton or who have since changed their
place Of residence are required 10 reg.
lister, and all persons entitled 10 q vote
who fail 20 register VIII be unable 10
cast their ballot in the coming cleo
tons
DIR. Chase Ilcrc-Dr Chase. Dro-
fessor % music az Albion. Mich. coli
lego, and considered one Of the mos,
accomplished Instructors ~ music in
the country. was Ia the city YESTERDAY
having come from a Colorado Trim
with Mrs. Chase. 90 call on Prof ] 4
Mcclellan and hear the tabernacle or
san. Prof Mcclellan entertained Dr
snd Mrs Chase az the Commercial ciub
and With a private recital In the tsbsr-
naele' where the doctor also piaved
foi his host
fhgra.cfs lncorporatc-Thc u.
bou1ek-hunize company ~ Salt Lake
hied articles Il Incorporation iD The
secretsry ~ states office this morning
The object q the corporation Is to az
a general engraving business. ana win
succeed 10 the wen established bbsi.
- formerly carried on by The D.
bouzek Engraving company. Tbe an.
ihorized capital b. $4,000 I'M sher,s -
par value ~ SO each. The orficers
OF the company are. J 4. DE Romeo,
presidens n. De Bouxek. vice prest.
cent II. " Hunize. secretary ana
treasurer The board Of director h
composed Of the above officers togsth.
Guuln. u N''-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
BRAKEMEN WANTED.

Piusburg Aug 2o-Railroads en-.
tering PittsburF are On sore straits for
men 90 man their trains. Some Of
them have raised the age limit estab-
lished FOR new employees some years
ago. while others are abandoning IL al
together The tremendous increase
in frclght business finds them all
short handed. while az the same time
the western roads are draining the
eastern market Of available men to help
move the phenomenal crops. Adver-
papers for men 20 on positions as
hrakemen and conductors wages ara
being advanced and every EFFORT mae,
90 increase the working forces before
the heavy rush ~ fan freight business
causes a complete blockade.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
BAD WRECK ON U. p.
Engineer Alex Mcssicr Fatally Scalded
In Collision Win Rlmaways.
Especial to the "NewsD

''bNNlal 10 lNc news.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Aug. 20-shortly al.
yer daylight this morning freight
rain en- route from Denver to Chey-
enne crashed into a string Of loaded
box cars that had run out Of the east
end OF the Cheyenne yard ana down on
TO the Denver Patinc The freight was
coming al full speed and the crew did
not see the runawGVs The collision
was something terrible. the cars and
locomotive being demolished. Engineer
Alexander Messier wa Horribly man
gled and scalded, and died ln two hours.
Fireman William Shell and Head
Brakeman n. H. Adams. who were i'm
the cab miraculously IS aped serious
injury The dead and injured we're
brought TO Cheyenne and wreck en-
gine crew sent out from this city. Traf-
nc viii be delayed until night. The
company IS investigating the wreck.
but has not yet fixed the blame