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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-17

state troops, and they stubbornly re-
fused to help those officers fit their
men for the serious work of possible
warfare or they bunderingly put them
selves in the way of hindering their
individual attempts to accomplish
what some of the higher authorities
did not undertake of their own accord.
The militia in those days was made
to be a mere spectacular institution, a
show piece for the pleasure of the
multitude on holiday, and more than
one company commander, battalion
commander, and officer higher up can
testify out of his own regrettable 'ex-
perience how certainly impossible ii
was to persuade the powers that were
In those days that the purpose of the
Vermont National Guard was to pre-
pare for war in time of peace. Some
of the companies in the regiment, a
few, actually started out independent.
ly and at their own. expense to equip
themselves for the actual demands OF
actual warfare and at one time more
among them to induce the higher auth
amonk them to induce the higher auth
critics to lend their official sanction
and appropriate the public money to
this sensible design. But they met
with no encouragement and, in one in
stance, with actual rebu.
And then the war with Spain came,
the most pitiful of gallant Green Noun
tain boys. Here again history is
more or less silent The official and
governmental policy of Vermont tow
ard her own troops in that war is not
to be discussed by men that know the
facts without feeling of deep humil-
iation and regret.
Since 1898 the reorganized militia
has been working hard to put itsef in
to state of effectiveness for war
and it has succeeded, thanks TO a
more enlightened state policy and nigh
official interest, thanks to the United
States government itself for its sim
liar helpful reform. and thanks to the
self sacrificing labors of Col j. Gray
Estey and his faithful officers and
men. The Vermont National Guard is
no longer a mere dress parade milit-
ia. II is a highly organized, splendid
ly equipped, efficient second line OF
defense ready for service in the field.
Vermont has never had its like before.
St Adams Messenger.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-17
FOR GALE

FOR sALE-An oak bedstead. Enquire at
IL c. T. Burt's harness store 1915
EOR SALE-Farm of 105 acres. located on
IL the main road four miles from Benning-
ton, two miles from North Bennington, one
mile from South SALISBURY. 80 acres of till
able land, So acres pasture and wood land, will
slightly rolling and level, good eight room
house, regoOd BARNS one 30x40 with base
ment, and one 26x40, water near buildings,
large apple orchard in thriving condition. A
very pleasant desirable location for a summer
home or good productive farm. Price $500
For further particulars, see Nash Il Hutchlns
9jt24
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-17
LOST

T OsT-Between Bennington and the dugway
~ in Pownal, brass cover to automobile
starter. Finder will please ret Urn to A. X
Richie, Bennington. 0Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-17
Lawyers as LEGISLATORS

IL would seem that other states be-
side Vermont have gotten themselves
into difficulties by taking their legis-
lative law from lawyers. 1t seems
that the state of Illinois has passed
three laws providing for primary cleo
tions. All three, after being thor
oughly revised by the lawyer members
of the legislature have been declared
unconstitutional by the supreme count
One of these decisions came on the
eve of state election and the result
resembled what Sherman said war
was.
The Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post, however, notes that so far Him
dis takes a 'nopeful view of the situa-
ton. AS the Post puts it, one is led
to believe that even lawyer muddled
situation might be worse.
1t is urged that by the time the SUI
preme court has pointed out the fun
damental defects in two or three more
bills, the constitutional limitations
will be made so plain that even leg
islature which is eomposed-like most
legislatures-largely of lawyers, VIII
be able to understand them and to
frame an act which is not directly in
conflict with the organic law of the
state.
This suggests the comforting refiec-
ton that Vermont laws with all their
faults. with all their lawyer-made in
felicities, generally stand the test OF
our own supreme court pretty well.
Things might be worse. There might
be more awyers.-Rutland Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-17
MISCELLANE ouS

NOTICR-The Waite burberry field will he
~ open July 20. Admission % cents, big or
little, teams free.
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TO RENT

ITO RENT-Desrable tenem2nts, offices
Il stores, mill property with water power
individual storage lockers. VIM. e. Hawks, 2O5
North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-17

misses to take rank with the best Or
ganization of its kind in New Eng
land. 1t deserves the hearty support
of our citizens because it points out
the easiest and safest path along
which this city may travel toward
better and larger tnings. Success will
come to Montpelier not by means of
any lamp of Aladdin or any fairy god
mothers wand but through the hard
work and good sense of her own peo-
Montpelier Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-17
WANTED

VETANTED-G for general homework.
w References required. Address % Brown
St Pittsield Mass 1875
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-17
AN ANNUITY AVERAGES LIFE

the same as Life Insurance does. The
annuitant benefits by continued life,
and our annuity bonds are especially
desirable for people of limited means
who need an enlarged income 6Oth
wear. National Life Insurance Com
pany, Montpelier VT (Mutual)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10
&c | 7 Y
E WIS,

The Washington Live Stock asso-
citation will hold its annual meeting
in Spokane January 4 and 5.
William Gray, who broke his leg
while working in logging camp,
20 miles from st. Maries, Idaho,
has arrived at the Sacred Heart
hospital. Owing to the long dis
lance travelled by the man, his leg
was so badly swollen that the ply
stefan could not set it.
N. e. Chamberlain and wife,
SPA Walnut street, lost two girls
by scarlet fever this week, one 8
years old and the other 5. Another
child, aged 2, is in critical condi-
ton with the alment at the isola-
ton hospital.
An open meeting will be held to-
night by the members of the Neigh
borhood club of the Pilgrim Con-
gregational church at the church
auditorium. A banquet served by
the ladies will precede the meeting.
Politics and civic conditions in Spo-
kane will be discussed.
Mrs. Harry E. Wharry of Hepp-
ner, Ore. was arrested at Walla
Walla by United States officers and
brought to Spokane. She is charged
with sending obscene literature
through the mails. She will be
taken to Portland for trial.
The weather bureau reports that
last night there was between three
and four inches of snow on the
ground. The snow and rainfall in
the last "a hours equalled pre-
cip.tation of ga of an inch. .}s
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10
YES, THEY DO THANK MEN FOR SEATS

Do women thank men who offer
them seats in crowded cars?
The Young Man Who Tried to
Get Job from Rockefeller was as
signed to ride in a number of cars,
give up his seat as often as pos
sible, and note results. He was
thanked In each instance. Here S
his story:
went out Monday afternoon and
rode all over town, offering my seat
to women. The thing that suggest
ed this tour was a ditty of May r.
wins:
The shop girl works in a dry goods
store
And stands on her feet all day,
So she likes to stand on somebody
else's feet
AS homeward she wends her way
took a Detroit avenue car at
Public square to go to Lakewood. 1t
was p m. People began to crowd
in. The men, by superior weight
got the seats. The girls took their
the front Of the car The men I'M
folded the evening papers and the
car started.
Whispers Her Thanks.
Out Detroit avenue we stopped to
let on little old woman with q
blk wicker suitcase. She came for
ward and stood in front of me. |
offered her my seat.
She pulled the suitcase over, sat
down. tried to straighten her bon
net, and breathlessly whispered,
Thanks"
Then | got off and boarded re-
turn ear, taking seat near the en-
rance. We picked up quite a crowd
on the way back. At West Forty
ninth street an attractive young
woman with market basket, and
also a baby. got on the car and
stood in front of me. | arose and
invited her to be seated. She looked
surprised, thanked me and sat
down.
Have Better Chance.
! transferred to Euclid avenue
car at Public square. Here | no
There were fewer men on the car.
BY the time we reached East
Ninth street, however, the car was
full. and I noticed that there were
women standing in the aisle for
ward. My seat was in the middle
Of the cart
At East oFurteenth street an OK
tremely attractive girl got on the
car. watched her coming up the
aisle.
Alas. An old gentleman with
stand-up collar with black dots on
it and nickel-rimmed spectacles
blocked her progress.
After a while, though. he got off.
] arose, and. doffing my cap to the
girl, invited her to accept my seat.
"Oh, thank you ever so much"
she murmured. | grinned, blushed
and retired.
All Thank Him.
| transferred to an East Fifty
fifth street car and started south
toward Broadway.
The car wasn't bit crowded, and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10

mons. And few young women are
as patriotic as is this same grand
daughter, Miss Mary Louise Logan.
She is an almost perfect image of
her grandfather, from whom she in
herited her raven black hair, the
swapping black eyes, and the rich
olive complexion. Like him, too, she
loves horses, rides fearlessly, and
gracefully.
Miss Logan is much of globe
trotter, and has visited almost every
civilized country, but she is an en-
thusiastic American and dearly
loves everything American. +.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10

the fourth time, offered her my
seat. This was my reward:
ooh, thank you. I'm SO tired
can hardly stand up. You're just
awfully kind"
l guess they're the same on one
line as another. If they'll thank
me, they ought to thank you, too.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10

didn't get chance to retire grace
fully to the rear platform all the
way down.
At Broadway transferred again.
The car was nearly empty, but we
picked up passengers fast.
A pretty girl got on as we neared
Public square.
l arose. and, doffing my cap for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10
Uncalled-for Garments

costs Suits Inc. less than the real
Wholesale price of the woolens.
That's. why they save you from 40
TO so per cent on every suit or over.
coat purchased there.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10

Mems complete Shaving Sets,
heavily nickle plated-including
a mirror that magnifies worth
81 at $1.98.
A smaller Set, without the mag
nifying mirror, worth $1.29, for
69c.
Mems Smoking Sets-ham-
mered brass-including even a
torch-worth $3.50, for $2.75.
Mems $3.50 hammered brass
Smoking Sets, $3s25.
Mems $3.50 brass Smoking
Sets at $1.25.
Brass Candlesticks on pedestal,
6 inches tall, instead of 81, at SOC.
You won't have another such
it again-be here early And let
what is here!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10
!, . ~ A&>~>>A Q q = . {
MUST REMOVE THE SNOW I

. Major Gwydir, sidewalk in =
= spector. has been touring the Q
. business section of the city .
& for the last two days, under .
. orders from the street depart =
Q Dent. serving notices calling q
. for the removal of snow from =
o the sidewalks. .
> The police will see that the .
, provis' ons of the city ordi- =
, nance on this question are en- .
. forced. II the walks are not o
, cleaned within stated period .
, after the notice Is given the .
, police are then authorized to .
D employ some one to clean off .
= the walks and charge the ex- .
9 pcnse to the abutting prop =
. crty. Q
. 90 . = = . 4 . 5000 =
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10

Mems Neckwear Boxes, regu-
larly ST, at SOC.
German Sewing Boxes, with
many kinds of thread, embroid-
cry floss, needles, scissors, worth
$1.50, for 75c.
Writing Folios with heavy
leather OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
larly $3.50, for $1.75.
Score Books for bridge; worth
81, for SOC.
Celluloid Paper Knives that
you can hardly tell from ivory
beautiful handles-worth 90c, for
45c.
Children's Sewing Boxes,
worth Coo, for 29c.
to buy these dainties
us say again that these lists are
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10
Hundreds Of Beautiful Novelties
Br,.. c,nd,.trf All Are Here at Half Their Value!|

offs
tfoeign its
Meo German
stghwn
Sc h stmon
mdo at
rom
the wile st
and enamel dial for $150
brs cigar match
a been priced
atth
a
O wla i + be Since there's ON
kind
g art make
o the prices rum:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10

Brass Candlesticks
Neckwear Boxes IN N
Sewing Boxes
Shaving Sets
Smoking Sets
Bridge Score Books
Waste Baskets
Paper Knives
Jewel Boxes
Handkerchief Boxes
Glove Boxes, Desk Sets
German Vases, Calendars
Ash Trays, Ink Stands
Picture Frames
Brass Clocks, Candelabra
Mounted Trays
Bronze Figures
Pin Cushions, Hatpins
Postcard Albums
Thermometers
Cigar Lamps, Mirrors
Address Books
Vanity Cases, Purses
All Half
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-10

Real metal beds--very heavy-with
vernis martin finish, so they're just
attractive as they are strong-are pre-
cisely the thing for dolls of "a inches
or SO. There's real mattress and
real bolster roll Its price is S4.9S.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-26
TRIX AGAIN HEADS
EMPLOYERS ASSN

Machinery that mains and work
rooms that undermine the health OF
the workers are bad, from "A selfish
outlook OF profit as well as from the
point OF humanity. Whole. healthy
workers are as necessary as whole.
perfect machinery in the modern fac
tory
This was the doctrine that Presl-
dent John Trix. OF the Employers as
ISOLATION laid down in his address in
the annual meeting OF the organiza-
ton in the Stevens building Thurs
day evening. The attendance at the
meeting was large and the officers
reported the organization in flour
ishing condition. Secretary Whirl
gave. as an illustration OF better
times industrlally In the city. figures
TO show that number OF Detroit fac
tories had hired 1867 men and dis
charged 5l3 since the first OF the
year. making net increase in force
OF l044 men.
John Trix was reelected president :
the other officers being Vice-presi
dent, G. NJ. Culver: treasurer, j. I
Whitehead: secretary. John j. Whirl
II. w. Hoyt is chairman OF the metal
trades division, 8. Pratt OF the boiler
makers. +. G. Skinner OF the brass di
vision. A. A Templeton OF the auto
mobile accessories and c. NJ. Culver
of the foundry division.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-26
CONTEST MADE ON
RANCHER'S WILL

Harry G. Hubert, registrar of the
probate court. is taking dispositions
to be used in contest over the will
of Christopher Nelson, Montana
man. who died in Detroit General hos.
pital on March "a. 1908. The deposit
tons will be sent to Stacey, Mont.
Under the will Nelson left all his
property. consisting of a ranch, 800
head OF cattle. % horses and cash in
the bank, to Robert Nelson, brother,
also a ranch owner. James Nelson a
brother, and William Gorley. "a broth
er-in.law, living in Detroit. were cut
of with nothing.
The will was drawn by Attorney
Walter K. Martin. He testified that he
was sent for to make a will, and that
when he reached the hospital he found
Gorley there, urging Nelson to make a
will. Martin ordered the relatives
from the room, and proceeded TO draw
up the paper. but he says the Detroit
brother and brother-in-law insisted on
seeing IL before IL was signed. When
ne refused Gorley threatened to throw
him out OF the hospital. Martin left
the hospital then, but returned later in
the absence OF the relatives and com
ple9d the will He says that Nelson
insisted on leaving everything To his
brother In Montana. saying that he
had stood by him.
The will is being contested on the
ground that the testator was incom-
petent
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-26

Pertaining to Photographs, Billing
"Props," etc, at the Temple
Theater

Every act appearing at the Temple
theater Is bound, under It's contract
with the manager, TO furnish the thea
ter where 1t Is to appear. 10 days i'll
advance OF its appearance. photo
graphs. billing and prop" list. The
photographs are for the use of the
newspapers and for the display IN
frames In front OF the theater The
billing. or In other words the phrase
ology in which the act wishes to be
announced in the newspapers and pro-
grams. goes To the press agent. The
prop" list contains the names OF
various articles used by the act I'm its
performance, and which, through Gus.
ten, the management is required TO
furnish. The prop" list may contain
anything from an anchor TO grand
piano. Ii Is the duty OF the property
man to secure everything asked for
or the prop" list. Very often the
cost of securing props" for preten-
tious playlets is considerable. For In.
stance. a baby-grand piano. which is
too bulky and too sensitive to be kept
In stock by the theater Many anus.
ing mistakes occur I'm furnishing
props" for acts. particularly for for
eign acts. when the foreigner attempts
to express his wishes half In English
and half In his native tongue. II is
recalled that a foreign act. that ap-
peared at the Temple recently had on
its prop" list IS suppers" The
property" man we'll knew that sup
err were required. but feeling that he
would be hungry about the time the
means came I'm. he ordered ; suppers
for the act. and himself and associates
enjoyed the meals much TO the discom.
hure OF the foreigner Who had to
pay for them. as acts have TO pay for
all perishabls props
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-26
BILL BARRING FORTUNE
TELLING STIRS UP FUSS

A mighty hub-hub has been started
throughout the state by the passage
of the Stevenson bill. prohibiting
palmis,ry. fortune-telling and spiritual.
istic sittinys for money. through the
lower house of the legislature. Ev.
erybody who does not care tor these
varieties of fads declares that the
bill IL a good thing; everyone who has
INDUCED in those practices. either AS
payer or payee. saws that the bill Ia
an outrage against personal liberty.
VIII the Stevenson bill prohibit
these things effectually II it becomes
law?
Those who know the strength OF the
fortune.telling habit declare that as
long as there is q man or woman VINO
desires to know the future and another
person VINO has or believes she has
n prophetic gift. the gentle art OF Tor
tune.telling will continue.
Laura l.. Crawford spiritualistic me
dunn. declares that she will not turn
away any soul coming for help but
will give readings and then. If the
recipient of future tidings wishes TO
show gratitude. small gifts will not be
refused.
A mass meeting OF spiritualists may
be called 60 pass resolutions on the
subjects. Capt. Baker. OF the central
police precinct. says that the police
have had very little trouble with for
tune-tellers lie would have PALMS.
try excepted from the provisions OF
the bin as n science. Capt. Melon.
nell favofs II just as i Is.
job Printing done right. Times Priu =
ing Co Is John r st Phone lt9g
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-26
CITY TO PAY HIGHER
PRICE FOR ASPHALT

Higher prices for asphalt paving
work face the city as the result OF
the high bids received Thursday for
asphalt and asphaltic oil for the mu.
nicipal plant The prices are higher
than those OF last year and com
bination of bids that appeared makes
1t unlikely that lower prices would be
secured by a second advertising.
Il do not know just what | will do
admitted Commissioner Haarer after
he had gone over the bids.
I'VE are up against ii" said As
phalt Expert Proctor.
No bid was submitted on Bermudez
asphalt. which has been the principal
material used by the city the past few
seasons. This Is sold by the A. l..
Barber Asphalt Co, which has now
lost its Venezuelan concession. This
company offers Obispo California as
phalt this year at a price 81 per ton
,, higher than was charged for the same
asphalt last year by the Globe Asphalt
Co, the latter company making, no
bid this time.
The Barber Asphalt Paving Co, or
trust offers the Trinidad asphalt at
a price slightly higher than last year =.
ne Dlus arc "a -. Dol OSt W. Opio-
po," $3.50: Central Bitulithic Paving
Co, Acme" SEATS; j. j. Flood NAL.
tha." $3.50: Barber A. p. Co. s25.yl
with a rate OF $25.l5 for water ship.
ments. II will be necessary to figure
the purity OF the different asphalts to
ascertain which is cheaper.
The Indian Refining Co. offers man
ufactured asphaltic oil at $l0.49. which
Is one cent cheaper per ton than last
years price.
1t is possible that the city may have
to turn to Kentucky rock asphalt. ex
perimenting with 1t in mixture With
other asphalts. This material Is now
used on portion OF the boulevard
and at Belle Isle bridge approach.
Bids on several new cedar paving
jobs were also received and run slight
ly higher than last years low mark
for this kind of work.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-26
SCRUBWOMAN LEAVES
FORTUNE OF S4a.ooc

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. Feb. GO
What economy and frugality Will do
were illustrated here today. when the
inventory OF the estate left by Mrs
Ann Collins, a washwoman. was fled
in the probate court II discloses per.
sonal property amounting TO $685.
Pablo, and real estate valued at ST.
900
Mrs. Collins was left widow with
six children 20 years ago. She was
penniless and went out scrubbing and
house cleaning To make living. Dur
ing odd times she did washing at
home
She brought mp all OF her children.
fitted two boys for college and helped
them some, even though they worked
their way through. bought and paid
for a cottage and farm near here on
which her married daughter is living.
and left more than $4,000 In savings
banks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-26
OAKMAN PREDICTED NEW
HONORS FOR LODGE

we wish him John C.. LODGE
prosperity and success in his new po-
stion and predict for him further hon
ors in the near future"
The above is au extract from the
resolutions adopted by the board 'ot
county auditors in accepting the resig-
nation OF Mr.. Lodge as chief clerk
three years ago, when he became Sec
rotary 10 Mayor Codd. Since then
Mr.. Lodge has been elected state
representative and is now candidate
for the Republican nomination Tor
county auditor against Milton Oakman,
who signed the resolutions along with
Auditors Burt and Christian, both OF
whom have since retired. Wonder
II the resolution is prophetic, says a
friend of Lodge. The full text Of the
resolution follows:
Resolved. That in accepting the
resignation of Mr.. John c. Lodge,
chief clerk OF the board Of auditors,
we do so with feelings of regret. His
long service In the office OF the board
I'm very trying position has made
him an important factor in the admin
istration of the affairs of the office,
and we feel that 1t will be long time
before his successor can qualify TO
perform the duties as skillfully as he
has done. For nine years he has
stood at the counter received and
scrutinized the claims in such man.
ner as to protect the interests of the
county. and also the interests Of the
claimant, and we feel that 1t Is but
jusi In accepting his resignation to
take position more remunerative, to
assure him that he has endeared him.
self TO this board and to all the at
taches OF the Office OF the auditors.
We shall miss the wisdom OF his
counsel and the cheer OF his presence.
We wish him prosperity and success
in his new position and predict for
him further honors in the near fu-
tura
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-26

Bnsiness-Iikc Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain, neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co.. No
10 John R.-st. Phone 1898.