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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
PLUMLEY NOT
A CANDIDATE
Will Not Run Against Haskins
and Bell.
OWING TO WlFE'S- DEATH
Unexpected Change In Political
Situation on East
Side.

NorthHeld April II, Hon Frank
Plumley has announced that he will
not be candidate for congressman
from the second congressional district.
lie writes the following letter explain.
ing his reason to Mr. Whitney, editor
of the Mortified News, his home pa.
per.
Northheld, VT April Is, 1906
My dear Whitney:
| am assured by as good judges OF
political conditions as the state affords
that were u become Il candidate for
congressional honors in the second
district at this time, nv chances of sue
cess would be at least equal to the
others | am sanguine enough to be-
lieye they would be superior, but Meth
er success or defeat has part i'm ef
fecting nay settled purpose
Res sons which are purely and
wholly personal compel me to state
that shall not enter the canvass this
year.
My cherished ambition for political
preferment in the present is crushed
and dead and it is simply impossible
for me to take any activ part 10
political campaign of this character
Being thus circumstanced cannot ask
my friends TO give me their support,
and ! reluctantly renounce long time
aspiration and decline TO enter the
Held as candidate.
To the many friends in different
parts OF the district who have yolun.
tered their support and TO that large
number OF voters whom | have re lSou
to believe would be pleased to see me
their representative in congress, | am
profoundly grateful and appreciative.
To the state press which universally
has treated my name in this relation
with consideration beyond my deserts,
/ ] return my heartfelt thanks through
the medium OF the News.
Frank PlumleS
This leaves two candidates in the
/ field, Hon c j Bell, Governor of the
State and Kittredge Haskins of Brat,
/ tleboro the present incumbent OF the
office.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
INSURANCE
HIS TOPIC
President Roosevelt Urges
Laws Against Graft.
CHICAGO CONVENTION
I'VE Are Not 10 Be Pardoned #
We Fail to Take Every Step
In Our Power"

WASHINGTON. April IS President
Roosevelt lias transmitted TO congress
an important message relating to in
Sirance legislation Accompanying the
message Were the report and recon-
I mendations of the Chicago insurance
convention. Among the recommends
tons is the draft Of bill which con
sress is urged TO enact into law, with
such amendments as its wisdom may
suggest
The president urges the enactment
Of the proposed measure, as, he says
we are not 70 be pardoned if we fail
TO take every step in our power to pre-
vent The possibility OF the repetition of
such scandals as those that have oc-
cured in connection with the insur-
ance business as disclosed by the Arm
strong committee"
The text of the presidents message
follows
II herewith transmit the report and
recommendations Of the Chicago insur-
ance convention. The convention was
called because of the extraordinary
disclosures Of wrongful insurance
methods recently made by the Arm
strong legislative committee of the
state Of New York. the suggestion that
it should be- called coming to me origi-
+ nally from Governor John A. Johnson
of Minnesota through Commissioner OF
Insurance Thomas O'Brien Of that
state
THE convention consisted Of about a
hundred governors, attorneys general
and commissioners of insurance of the
states and territories of the Union Tie
convention was seeking 10 accomplish
uniformity of insurance legislation
throughout the states and territories
and as prime step toward this put
pose decided to endeayor to secure the
enactment by the congress of the init
ed States of a proper insurance code
for the District OF Columbia. which
might serve as a model FOR the seyera
states.
Before adiourning the convention
appointed committee Of three attor
neys general aud twelve commission
ers of insurance Of the various state
10 prepare and have presented 10 the
congress Il bill which should embody
Che features suggested by The conyen
ton. The committee recently met ii
Chicago and in thorough and painstak
ing fashion sought to prepare bill
which should be at once protective Of
policy holders and fair and just to In
surauce companies and which shoulC
prevent the graver evils and abuses o.
the business and at the same time fore
stall any wild or drastic Legislation
which would be more harmful than
beneficial
~ very earnestly hope that the con
gress at the earliest opportunity vii
enact this bill into law, with sucl
changes as it's wisdom indicates.
have no expert familiarity with th'
business. but have entire faith in thu
right Judgment and single minded pr
pose of the insurance convention whicl
met at Chicago and of the committed
of that convention which formulated
the measures herein advocated
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
HINDLEY IN TOWN
Manager OF the Clement Literary Bureau
Here

Manager OF the Clement Literary Bureau
liete
H l. Hind ey. manager OF the Clenenl
Lteray bureau was here last evening,
held consultation with the origiua
tors OF the Clement petition recently
sent broadcast through the state. His
principal errand was to ascertain their
views in regard to Mr. Clements run
ming as an independent candidate and
also to learn as far AS possible the
reception the petition is having
throughout the state.
Mr. Hindley stated that from all he
could learn the movement is develop
ing unusual strength throughout the
state, but that Mr. Clement had not get
decided what action he should take mp
on the matter
In an interview this morning one OF
the orignators OF the petition stated
that other matters We're talked over
which as yet were not for publication,
but that information would be given ID
/ proper tiTe,
f Hall received this morning il
/ formation from number OF towns, or
the east side mostly, that the petit ions
had been received aud we're being cil
culated but said nothing as 90 how
they were being signed, He also sale
that the number of names sigred il
Bennington up to last night, was, a.
near as he could figure, 500
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
IN
SAN FRANCISCO
Destroyed Hundreds Of Lives
This Morning.
FIRE FOLLOWED QUAKE
No Mater Was Available and Dis.
aster Is a Terrible
One.

San Francisco, April Is: An earth
quake early this morning has pract-
cally wrecked the city. Thousands of
lives are reported lost, and a terrible
panic prevails.
Fire followed the earthquake. No
water was available as the pipes we're
broken by the earthquake and incom.
plete reports indicate that large part
Of the city is in ruins.
Fires broke out everywhere and the
wind spread them rapidly. Telegraph
and telephone wires are down and the
extent OF the disaster is not vet known.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
Clrens the Compilation

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrrp stimu.
lates the liver and thoroughly cleanses
the system and clears the complexion
of pimples and blotches. 1t is the best
laxative for women and children as it
is mild and pleasant and does not grippe
or sicken. Orino is much superior to
pills, aperient waters and all ordinary
cathartics as it does not irritate the
stomach and bowels. Il A Quinlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18

We, the undersigned, dohereby agree
to refund the moneyon 50cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
if it fails to cure your cough or cold
We also guarantee % cent bottle to
prove satisfactory or money refunded.
Shurtlef Pharmacy J NJ Ayres
ID a Ward b Qulnlan
Bennington
y h Houghton, North Bennington
OR q A B Hawkins, So. SALISBURY
O + Adams, Arlington
f. c Woodwork, O Il Adams & Co,
East Arlington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
BELROSE.PL

Married Saturday Evening at Episcopal
Parsonage.
A Delor Belrose OF North Adams
and Miss Alice Plant of Pleas
ant street, were married last Saturday
at the Episcopal parsonage by the Rev
Philip Schuyler
Mr. and Mrs Belrose win live Ia
Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18

FINED $500 ANU COSTS
Sentence of c A Phelps For Keeping Bucket
Shop.

Shop.
Montpelier April II. This after
noon at 800 o'clock in Washington
county court Chief Judge John W
Rowell fined c A Phelps, lecently con
Yicted of conducting bucket shop al
Barre, $500 and costs OF prosecution
or the alternative sentence. A bill OF
exception was fled by Mr. Phelps at
torneys ana bail which was set at
Sl000was furnished The fire of $500
is 5000 less than the maximum fine for
this offence.
The court has nearly completed bust
ness for the term and the remaining
days will be devoted to court business.
The Mullen murder case, the Ackerly
bigamy case, and the Keith-Johonnott
adultery case 60 over to a future term
for consideration.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
FOOD SALE:

The Young Woman's club will have
food sale in their rooms or Saturday
afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock.
Baked beans, cookies, rolls, cake and
other eatables will be on hand, Stop
in on your way from the Fortnightly
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18

Never can tell when you'll mash
finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared DR. Thomas
Electric Oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
CALL FOR BIDS

Bids wanted for the lease of Library
Hall for one year from May l, 1906,
All bids must be in on or before April
10Th. The management reserve the
right to reject any bid.
H H Webster Sec.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
MT ANTHONY LODGE F & A N
Elected Officers at Their Annual COmmunca
ton TussdaY Evening.

Mt Anthony lodge L and A NJ elected
the following officers Tuesday evening
for the ensuing year: w NJ, Charles
S Beach; S W. Charles b Wall Jr.,
J w, A W Varney; treasurer, Oliver
Burt; secretary, John c Clark.
The appointed officers will be named
at the next meeting and the installation
will take place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18

CDR Thomas Electric Oil is the
best remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success
in our family for eight years Mrs
l. Whiteacre, Buffalo, n \.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
TAYLOR..1RUDEL

NupWaIS SVItWhlLVu IueSuay NItFhUUh Dy
Rev c Provost
Harry Taylor and Miss Louisa Tru
del OF this village we're married. at l3o
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev G
f Provost at the parsonage. The
wedding was quiet one, only few
relatives being present
For their bridal tour Mr. and Mrs
Taylor will visit New York City Buf
falo, st Louis aud other cities, after
which they will reside here.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
To Friends OF Mr.. Clement

All sorts of stories have been told about the
nnington petition to Percival w Clement TO run
for governor an independent ticket. The facts
are as follows
The movement was started by eight reputable
Bennington Republicans Their names are
Edward J. Hail. Fl. c. Day
A. W. lockwood, B. Godfrey
F. M. Crawford, S. H. Blackmer,
Geo. H. Dewey S. E. Harwoo6
1t was entirely of their initiative and the
beginning of the canvass was entirely unknown to
Mr. Clement and his managers
Investigation shows them to be men of stand
! ing and character in their town and community
Their petition will receive respectful consideration
] when it reaches this office
The first knowledge of this action came in
telegram received Friday evening" April 18th 1t
confirmed by press dispatches in Saturdays
afternoon papers At this writing nearly two. thirds
of the voters in Bennington have signed the petition
1t has been circulated in other towns but the
full extent of the Independent movement is at pres.
ent unknown. If 1t becomes general about the state
that fact and the failure of abou: so per cent of the
voters everywhere to enroll their party preference
point to rather unique condition.
1t would mean that large body Of voters had
become satisfied that no remedy for existing evils
! could be expected from the Republican machine 1t
\ would Indicate party revolt of character that
could not be oisregarded
Friends of Perciva W. Clement: You must
settle the question for yourselves if confronted by
4 these petitions. lou must decide whether in your
opinion the fight for reorganization and retrench-
ment shall be made at the polls or in the primaries
If at the primaries, ENROLL YOURSELVES
AS REP UBLlCANS before your listers or boards
of civil authority if at the polls, SIGN THE PIE.
TITIONS. And do one of these things AT ONCE.
1t belongs to the voter to Judge. 1t is a mat.
ter entirely beyond candidates control and he will
be guided entirely by the counses of his friends.
Issued by the Clement Literary Bureau 1906
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
Don't
Deceive
Yourself

If you feel exhausted and weak or
tire easily, don't try to brace up on
liquor or some patent medicine that
will produce the same effect.
1t is only temporary, and the re
action leaves you in worse shape
than before.
What you want is more strength
Father Johns Medicine is a pure
food medicine; its ingredients are
nourishing and strengthening
Nothing equals it as tonic and
body builder and for all throat and
lung troubles
Contains no alcohol or injurious
drugs. Get bottle today; it will
make you strong. Rememt ec it has
been in use fifty years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-18
Weather

Fair tonight and Thursday,
The Jewish outlook., 1906-01-12
France.

NJ. Paul Leon, chief Of the cabinet of
the ,lnder-secretary Of state for fine arts,
has been appointed chevalier Of the Le
giOn Of Honor
Paris.-The Dreyfus case was perhaps
the beginning Of the sufferings of the
late Grand Rabbin Zadoc Kahn. An in
innate friend, who went to his house by
invitation at the time Of one Of the trials,
was with difficulty enabled to penetrate
to his apartment, for he was guarded by
sergents de vile against attacks which
there was true reason to apprehend His
sons had gone to bring him the latest
news He was very agitated while await
ing for them, but nevertheless proceeded
to say Mincha. The news Of the con-
demnation came as an overwhelming
disaster. Maitre Demange. counsel for
the prisoner, had told him, II have
twice defended innocent men who have
been condemned, and Alfred Dreyfus
was one of Them A more recent blow
was the bill for the abolition of the state
recognition Of religious worship, which,
though directed against the power of
The Jewish outlook., 1906-01-12
the Roman church, was severe blow to
the Jewish ministry.
Cape Town, South Africa.

At meeting held recently in the Ma
sonic Hall for the purpose of forming
branch Of the Jewish Territorial Organ
ization, the following letter was read
from DR.. Smartt, acting Prime minister
Of the Cape, who after expressing regret
for non attendance wrote 81 should like,
however, to take this opportunity Of ex
pressing my deepest sympathy with the
Jewish community, and to join with
them in an expression Of intense indig
nation at the fearful barbarities to which
their coreligionists have been, and are
being subjected in Russia, which bar
barities are almost unthinkable in the
twentieth century, and are disgrace to
Russian civilization. It is not for me
to presume to say what course should be
pursued to remove this lamentable state
Of affairs, but some immediate action is
necessary, and any proposition for i'm
proving the condition Of these unfortun-
ate people, or removing them to some
haven Of refuge, such as, understand, is
to form the subject of discussion be-
tween representatives Of the Jewish race
and the Right Honorable the Secretary
Of State Of the Colonies, early in Decem-
ber, will have my warmest approval.
The Jewish outlook., 1906-01-12
Bulgaria..

The foundation-stone Of the Central
synagogue Of the Spanish congregation
was laid recently in Sofia. The syna-
gogue will be a large edifce in Moorish
style, and will be the first central Jewish
house Of worship in the capital Of Bull
garia since Jews settled there nearly
thousand years ago.
The Jewish outlook., 1906-01-12
Bombay, India.

Special prayers on behalf of their
Royal Highnesses the Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales were offered up by the
Jews on the 14th of November, at the
Shaar Harachamim Synagogue in Sam
uel street. The synagogue was beauti
fully decorated with flags and bunting,
and the exterior and interior were bril-
lantly illuminated. The whole arrange
ments were carried out under the able
management of Mr.. G. Moses, the treas
urer of the synagogue who also prepared
the program for the occasion. The SER
vice, which commenced with psalm xxi,
was conducted by the Rev. Saul Aaron.
During the service the ark was opened
and psalms cxvii. and cxviii. were sung.
Mr.Haeem Benjamin, president of the
synagogue addressed the congregation
from the pulpit on their royal high
nesses' visit to this city, briefly dwelling
OH the benign rule of the British, and re-
counting the advantages enjoyed by the
Jewish community all over the British
empire While the ark was kept open
the Rev. Saul Aaron invoked blessings
on the king and queen, the prince and
princess of Wales, and the other MEM
bers of the royal family. Psalms cl. and
lxxii were sung by the whole congrega-
ton. Mr.. G. Moses, the treasurer,
thanked the congregation for gathering
in such large numbers to express their
loyalty and gratitude to the British
rule. The national anthem IN Hebrew
was then sung by the Rev. Saul Aaron.
The Jewish outlook., 1906-01-12
FOREIGN
Austria-Hungary.

Frau Philipp Thorsch, in memory Of
her recently y-deceased husband, has pre-
sented $4,000 kronen to the Jewish COM
nunity in Vienna for various philan-
thropic purposes.
The Jewish outlook., 1906-01-12
Germ any.

The Diet of the principality of Meinin-
gen adopted some time ago a motion ia
vorng alterations in the Sunday observ-
ance act. The subject was referred to a
committee, and DR.. Ledermann, mem
Der of the Diet, was asked to prepare a
report. He has, however, since with
drawn from this position because some Of
his colleagues objected that he, as Jew,
was not competent to report on the law
for the observance Of the Christian Sab
bath.
According to the latest census, the pop
ulation Of Berlin numbered 2,O33, 900, Of
whom 92,2O6 (4.SS per cent? were Jews.
Professor DR.. Jastrow has been APP
pointed the first rector of the new high
school for commerce in Berlin and DR..
Louis Philippson Of Hamburg, ordinary
professor Of dermatology at the Univer
sity Of Palermo.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-13
PASS MOROCCO TREATY..
Senate Defines american Interest IN
1IgeciraS Conference.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, Dec 1.-THE Senate in a long
secret session to-day confirmed the treaty with
Morocco, negotiated pursuant TO the Ageciras
conference. but IN doing adopted the resolu-
tion reported by the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions. which declares that the United States took
part in that conference only for the purpose of
furthering its commerce with Morocco and pro-
teCtnG the life, liberty and property Of its citi-
zens. and for The further purpose OF removing
all controversy and friction which seemed to
menace peace between the powers signatory to
the treaty of 1880. The resolution further de-
clares that tine Senate, in ratifying this treaty
does not depart from the traditions Of Ameri-
can foreign policy. which foTbids participation
by the United States in the solution of political
questions which entirely European in scope"
This resolution was drafted and adopted In
Difference to the views OF d number OF the
minority Senators notably Nj Bacon. of
Georgia. After It's adoption the question of
ratifying the convention itself put and the
treaty was approved without division. Senator
Cullom made a somewhat extended speech in
support OF the treaty, setting forth the reasons
which had itctuated the admiuistra ton in its
participation IN the Algeciras conference, de-
Tending its motives and urging that the treaty
be approved. Senator Bacon spoke ar length
against the policy Of taking part IN conferences
New-York tribune., 1906-12-13
BIGGEST BATTLESHIP.
NdUaI affairs Committeeman Want
Plans Kept Secret.
rrrom The Tribune Rureau.l

Washington. Dec. members Of the House
Committee on Naval Affairs are greatly perpIexed
70 know what IS 10 be done with the plans for the
big battles--p authorized last year when these
Plans are sent TO Congress in compliance with tho
bm
a member Of tho committee said to-day that
under tie terms OF the act these plans must be
floHitte1 directly 10 both branches Of Congress,
tnd thai therefore, they viii become public which,
Il Is conteUdel, would be greatly 70 tae disad-
vantage C- THIS government. il would give for
tg1 powers The benefit OF the plans Of the Aneri-
can naval architects even before the construction
q The ncaz-a- battIeship is undertaken. The ma
va authorities IN the House opposed the amend
het Authorizing discussion OF the plans in Con-
sIess when Il was inserted in the bill last year
tho Efforts are now being made TO arrange for the
s1uA-SsilI ~ The plans only 10 the committees
utS-lg with naval affairs. which may then make
ttf reports iH the House ana the Senate Moth
-s IS ~ be gained. according the naval authorf-
g y. d -e74cL ~ tie plans fOT the big bat
1es--t ~ congress. and Il i not considered likely
-a- me .r4-T ot t0rgressEleu would be sufIi-
-t5 hammer With the leClnIcaLties OF Shipbuild-
- --li~-t-.. ig Understand the plans II they
-s- az -l.aEf unity To- study them.
ne aLL-.T-zaTDu Of last year, while providing
q. tle construction ot esAIp "as big as tie
t.ssrs- Says ---- no proposals shall be issued or
- received ---- The Secretary Of the Navy snail
-'pHl ~ congress --L details covering the ryp, u
% -s Nats- 'e---llrtee uf The House mas already be
- teaflI-- preliminary n the preparation OF the
- '-se- -lHfl lrlatlol tlli, uur the members dre
1870 -t aaN9r IS tr their programme the
-.-spoSel O. and l. is not known what kind OF a
'--F congress VIII direct 70 be built.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-13
PRESIDENTS HANDS OFF.
GOUernor-EIect Hughes Denies Dis
cussing State Policies zgith Him.

Governor-elect Hughes returned from Washington
where he spent Tuesday night at the White House
early yesterday afternoon and soon put number
OF rumors to sleep. He said:
The facts about my trip simple and brief
arrived at Washington at O'Clock yesterday after
noon. Mrs Hughes did not accompany me. Al the
dinner with the President in the evening the dis
cussion of things political was of a most general
character. 1t referred more TO what has happened
than to the future had most enjoyable time
with the President and the gentlemen that / met.
Directly after dinner / bed, I came
away this morning before the President was up
There is no basis whatever for the report that I
discussed policies for The administration with
the President. The plain fact is that I did not
have three minutes conversation with he PreSi-
dent az any time. Moreover he did not make ths
slightest suggestion with reference shaping poll
cies. The thing simply not discussed. The
same thing is true with reference appointments
that I asked the President about one or two
matters about which know he had some informa-
tion.
Mr.. Hughes is TO speak the dinner OF the
Rochester Chamber of Commerce tonight He
made the engagement more than a year ago. He
expects TO return to town tomorrow.