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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
They're right &
in every way =
The Decline of Socialism

The fact that a wealthy Bennington
woman is TO have next week a meet
ing of Socialists, to be addressed by
leading adherents of that cult, is lit
tie bizarre perhaps, but it doesn't ex-
cite a great deal of interest. This
woman of wealth is probably taking
up Socialism a good deal as Mrs o.
H. p Belmont has espoused the cause
of womans suffrage-something as a
diversion.
While it's doctrines will always find
some supporters, the events of the
past few years indicate beyond the
doubt of any close student of world
history that Socialism is never like
ly to become the guiding spirit of any
nation blessed with ordinary civiliza-
ton.
Average citizenship demands econ
omical systems, uniform and praetic-
AL Experience has taught the bitter
lesson that experimentation is a poor
school to follow blindly. Humankind
is conservative. Sound radicalism
goes slowly.
Socialism cuts little figure in France
and less in England. Other Europe
an countries, with the sole exception
of Germany, have no Socialist move
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
Not Truly Democratic

The Messenger is very glad to say
that in response to its inquiry as to
Just where proposed retrenchment in
state expenses should begin, the es-
,eemed Burlington Free Press makes
out a very good case. With one ex-
ception, the propositions it submits
have the most cordial approval OF
The Messenger and have had its sup
port for some time.
This paper, cannot, however, accept
the suggestion that the salaries of all
state officials should be put back TO
where they were in the administration
of Governor Proctor. 1t does not in
tend to champion extravaganza in the
matter of official salaries but it
doubts very much whether sermont
is extravagent in that respect now OF
ever likely to be.
In this connection it will be of in
terest to read Section % of Chapter 2
of the Constitution of Vermont;
"As every freeman, to preserve his
independence (if without a sufficient
estate) ought to have some profession
calling, trade or farm, whereby he
may honestly subsist, there can be no
necessity for, nor use in, establishing
Offices of profit, the usual effects OF
which are, dependence and servility,
unbecoming freemen, in the possess
ors or expectants, and faction, con-
tention and discord among the people.
But if any man is called into public
service to the prejudice of his private
affairs, he has right to a reasonable
compensation; and whenever an Office
through increase of fees or other
wise become so profitable as to occa-
sion many to apply for it, the profits
ought to be lessened by the legislar
ture. And IL any officer shall whiting
ly and wilfully, take greater fees than
the law allows him, it shall ever after
disqualify him from holding any office
in tbs state, until he shall be restored
by act of legislation"
Pretty good philosophy the fathers
wrote down in this, we say, and even
the radical changes of circumstances
after more than a century and quar-
ter of evolution of society do not ser
iously affect the practical application
of this law.
Put if any man is called into pub
lie service to the prejudice Of his. pri-
vate affairs he has right to a reason
able compensation" A reasonable
compensation would be salary that
at least approximately made him
whole. And yet every man experien-
ced in public affairs in this state
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
FRANK g. HOWE. BditOr and Publish
is SOCIALISM wANINe7

The Rutland News says that Social
ism is on the wane and gradually dis
appearing and cites the steady falling
off in the number of Socialist depu
ties in European parliaments to prove
its case. The banner reprints in an
other column what the News says OF
the subject, but we are not convinced
by the News argument
Socialism as a political party has
never made any great Roadway tow.
ard permanency, apparently. 1t has
waxed and waned according to the
situation 1t confronted but practical
socialism was never as strong and
growing as it is today From the
very nature of socialism its adherents
are rather likely TO split into factions
according to varying theories when
it is attempted to organize the move
ment for political party purposes.
More and more, however, the ten
dency of government is along social
istic lines The great interests are
still strong but the voters are gradu-
ally learning their power and the agi-
tation for the safeguarding of the in
terests of the meanest and poorest,
and from them up to the highest, goes
steadily forward
The new national corporation tax
is an example of this tendency. On
the surface it does not look to be very
important but it is another nail in the
coffin of corporate privilege. 1t is
new and important step toward bring
ing the corporations under govern
ment scrutiny where the public will
know exactly what they are doing
and determine the next step toward
safeguarding the rights OF the people
and allowing the corporations to go
only so far as seems best for the in
terests of all. The corporations will
fight; the corporation lawyers and
the Nbi pbldliOl new , ldptlS viii USE
their utmost efforts. but eventually
the people who create the wealth are
going to share in an equitable distri-
button of that which they have ere
ated.
Comparatively few practical social
lists vote the Socialist>political ticket.
At the present time vote for a Soc
ialist candidate is only a protest
against existing conditions For prac-
tical results they prefer to throw their
as far as they are able TO the
candidates who stand some show Of
election and who show an inclination
TO stand up and fight the rights Of the
people against corporate greed and
class privileges. This is the reason
why the increase in socialist strength
does not show in the voting strength
of the Socialist political parties,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
IL CONDUIT BEN sA eARoUE

HE steers his boat we'll" Life
Insurance has prevented many man
from going on to the rocks. Life,
Limited Payment Life and Endow-
ment policies. Goth year. National
Life Insurance Company, Montpelier,
VT. Mutual) Earl S. Kinsley, Agent
Rutland, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08

Dung men 10 learn automobile
w business by mail and prepare for posi-
lions as chaffeurs and repair men. We make
you expert in ten weeks: assist you to secure
position. Pay big; work pleasant; demand
for men great reasonable; write for particu'
lars and sample lesson. Empire Automobile
Institute. Rochester, N. Y. 73ti2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08

Tor S.LE-Special bargain for thirty days
Z On electric road two and one-half miles
from Bennington, two acres of good level land,
good two-story seyen-rOom house, painted;
barn l4xS0 in good repair, nice hen house, y
walk from the electric road. Good stream of
water flows through the land. Price 500.
Nash & Hutchins. 8ltf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
EOR sALF-The Dunham Burt property q

FOR sALF-The Durham Burt property on
Grandview street. A ten room house
with bath room and pantry in addition Large
lot, SDxl65, good garden. a very desirable place.
This place is offered subjeci 10 delivery NOyem-
Der 18th. Unless sold prior to November LIST
the place will be offered for rent. Apply to
Charles n. Powers, Savings Bank Building.
Bennington, Vt. 7ztf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
WANTED

DIANO TUNING AND KEPAIRING-Try
tuning that will last while Price 81 Cd.
w. II. Garlick, 4s7 w. Main, No Adams, Mass.
Phone S4tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
(lAN TOU BEAT THIsq- Farm of IS acres.

~ % acres tillable land, % acres pasture and
wood lot; good 1l-room house; one barn 30x25
one barn 60x25; extra house on place that would
make good tenement; new hen house 15X20
built last year; corn house and hog house
With this goes acres of oats, 4 acres corn. 2
acres potatoes - tons hay, 2 acres buckwheat,
mich COWS, horse rake / moving machine.
Water supply good at house and pasture. All
for $500 cash. All located miles from SO.
Shaftbury X. r. station. Nash 4 Hutchins.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
A COAT
that has the look
and keeps ID

Through sunshine and rain with constant hard
SERVICE the look Of good overcoat stays right there
Good work, that's the reason; and the reputation
gained byDavid Marks & Sons overcoas is mered-
we'll earned
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08

FTNO RENT-Seven. room tenement, upstairs,
i near Cooper's mill; s. per month. Inquire
Ed. T. Houran, 20l Scott st. 78t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08

WANTED have a customer for medi
w um priced from $1,000 to $1,000 modern
house located in the territory in Bennington
village. south of Main street and between the
head of Union and Dewey streets ANY one
having such property for sale, possession Of
which can be given within sixty days, please
communicate with me. Charles N. Powers
Savings Bank Building, Bennington, VT. 71tf
WTANTtD-Agentst travelling mo canvas
w sing and local, male and female. salary
and commission. Rex Box NJ, Banner 0iiice
75tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08

ITO RENT-Office on West MainStreet just
l. vacated by DR.. w. b. Stewart. Inquire on
premises. 79tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
TO REM.

TNO RENr-House corner Main and Valen.
i tine streets, well situated for renting
rooms or taking boarders. Inquire Mrs Ed
ward Norton. 80 Pleasant ST. slt6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08

TO RE>T-Pleasaut furnished front room
4 108 West Main Street 74tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08

| TEXANS wANTED-We will hire a number
/ of good rugged teams for logging opera
| lions close TO Sunderland, VT Good roads;
steady work. and prompt cash assured. Apply
| person or by letter TO The Bruon Cooperage
Co., Manchester, VT. 69tA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08

HsT-A shirtwaist. low neck and short
4 sleeves, ON Pleasant st. between Cooper's
needle shop and the Baptist parsonage Finder.
please leave at Banner Office 8ltf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-08
LOST

1 .OsT-Thursday morning. on Gage 81 ~,
River st., pair of gold bowed glasses In
case; Finder please return 10 800 Gage ST. and
receive reward. 9ate
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Harmony Lodge, No. 8, I. 0. o. F.,
win meet in odd Fellows hall at 1880
0 clock this evening.
The Marine Engineers Beneficial
Association VIII meet in K. of P. hall
at 1880 O. clock this evening.
The Hi]o railroad now has $50 men
working on its Hamakua extension be-
tween Hilo and the Honolii guleh.
Grading IS being actively pushed on
the Hilo side Of the gulch
Superintendent j. n. S. Williams of
the kahului Railroad Company has
written to President John ". Gilmore
of the College of Hawaii relative to
giving free lectures in Kahului and
Waikiki.
Judge Parsons on Monday rendered
an important decision in the case of
William Hay VS.. the Hilo Sugar Com
pany in Judgment on contract for the
sale of cane Judgment was rendered
for the plaintiff. Hawaii Herald.
Mrs. R. NJ. Overend, after an absence
of twenty years from Hilo, paid the
town a visit last week. Mrs. Overend
used to reside at Honokaa, but has for
several years been principal of the
Waialua school on Oahu.-Hawaii Her
aid.
DR. Katsunuma is the proud possessor
Of some small gun projecti1es which
were presented to him by W. H. Nc
Inerny. who recently visited Port Ar
thur and dug them out of one of the
hills near the city. They are believed
to be of Russian make.
The Peacock building is now in pos
session of the First Bank of Hilo, R.
W. Single. of the Henry Waterhouse
Trust Co.. having sent a wireless mes
So ge on Monday to Carl Smith that the
Superintendent of Public Works had
approved the transfer of the lease of
the property to the bank.
On Saturday night at 1870 o'clock,
Miss Libbie Victor passed away at the
age of seventeen years. She was a
daughter Of Joe Victor of Honolulu.
The funeral took place at II clock
on Monday. She was brought to Hilo
about two weeks ago from Puma, suffer
ing from typhoid fever.-Hawaii Her
aid.
En- Chang, brother of Chang Chau
and Chang Kim, rumor of whose
death in China reached Honolulu sew
eral weeks ago, is alive according to
information received per the Man
fchuria. En- Chang was educated at Ca
hu College and was one of its oldtime
athletes. His relatives here will try
and induce him to return to Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23
PERSONALS.

Seymour Hall, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Hall. left for the mainland yes
terday on the Manchuria.
Mrs. Sam johnson, of Pahoa, has
gone to San Francisco accompanied by
her son. She expects to remain on the
Coast for several months.
Albert Horner Jr., who came down
on the Mauna Kea on Saturday, is the
son of the manager of Kukaiau plan
tation. He left by the Manehuria en-
route to Cornell University.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert W. Single de-
parted on the Manchuria yesterday for
San Francisco Mr. Single has con-
siderable business to transact in vari-
Gus mainland cities for the Henry Wa
terhouse Trust Company.
John w. Bergstrom left suddenly on
the Manchuria yesterday in response
to cable call from his wife in Oregon
notifying him that his little son is
seriously III. Mr.. Bergstrom will re-
turn to Honolulu as soon as possible.
Ray Jones, chief clerk of the Moana
Hotel, left on the Manchuria yester-
dav on a four months leave of alb
sence which will be spent in Chicago
and Denver and San Francisco. He
was given a big sendoff by a crowd
of friends.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23

Haley (Tda.) Times-The following
letter. needs neither explanation nor
calculations:
Kukuihaele, Hawaii,
June q, 1909
Realizing that the period of my
silence is approaching a limit, I will
pilfer q few moments of this com
pany's valuable time and reply to your
welcome letter.
/ cannot say that reading your
weekly edition of The Times is par
ticularly satisfying to me in my pres
ent mood, for it tends to bring back
those memories of a glorious country,
which only result in one more case
of aggravated inconsistencies. However,
keep the sheet on the road, for be-
tween you and 7. it would be missed
should week pass without its ar
rival. From so able critic as my
self, this little boost should hurry you
to the little brown jug.)
At the present writing I am glad
to state that my work is now well in
hand, and up to date almost two miles
of tunnel is completed. my crews are
working on over sixty faces, and by
the middle of July all tunnels. seventy
eight in number. will be under way.
Nv men are all japanese, and, indeed,
/ must say, so far I have found them
poor excuses underground Physically
thew are equal to the task; but in
crafty manner which would be a credit
to a full-hedged Yankee. they figure
every unconseionable way to dodge
contracts and in the end get a "full
Nelson on all the American dollars
in sight. I have about reached deci-
sion that no amount of money can
paw me to snperintend this class of
labor. and to that end I am daily plan
ming an early return To Idaho. Just
when This will be depends entirely
mon the luck I have in financing the
Dewey. Suffice to say I will leave no
stone unturned 70 bring about the cul-
mination of A deal
To say that I have nv people well
in hand would hardly be a fair state
ment. for I lack the time to see my
parties in person. Should I resign my
position on August !. I Will go to
Honolulu for several weeks and if good
luck is with me, the deal should be-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Make Your children s school dresses
of that excellent Scotch bingham,
which Ehlers are selling this week for
zoe. per yard; worth zoe. and 35c.
The pastry at the Palm Cafe on
Hotel street near Union has a distine-
tive flavor. 1t is never "heavy" and
consequently viii not impair digestion.
Fine line of Oriental basketry and
bamboo shades. Hawaii & South Seas
Curio, Young building, Bishop street,
next cable office. Fans, mats, tapas,
post cards.
Let Comes look after your baggage.
Telephone 316 if you have trunk to
be taken to the wharf or furniture to
be moved in town. Good careful
handlers and drivers.
You can have your pictures framed
better at the Pacific Picture Framing
Co. than anywhere else because the
proprietor and staff have had many
years experience in the work.
The Americana Hawaiian Paper &
Supply Co. has large stock of school
stationery which should have the at
tention Of teachers throughout the is
lands. Correspondence solicited from
other Island dealers.
The porcelain panels on sale at Mrs,
Jane Lishman More S studio in the
Harrison building, Fort below Bere-
tania, are of unusual quality. They are
mach sought after by artists and per
sons learning to paint on material OF
this character.
There viii be a moonlight dance at
Haleiwa next Saturday night. The
music win he, as usual, the best there
is in the city. Persons who wish tc
remain over until Monday should com
municate with the manager and book
accommodations.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23
HIGH MUCKAMUCK OF
SIAM COMING THROUGH

NEW YORK, Aug. 7.-Jens Sverson
Westengard, of Chicago, has been ere
ated general adviser to the Siam gov
ernment, according to a cablegram
from Bangkok. Mr.. Westengard, who
is now in Bangkok, where he has been
serving for two years as assistant gen
eral adviser, will start for America
within a week to make a short visit
to his old home. After completing the
course in the Chicago public schools,
Mr.. Westengard, who is 50 years old,
took a degree at the Harvard Law
school in 1898. He conducted a bank
ing and real estate business in Chi
cage until he was appointed to the
position in Siam His work there has
been so satisfactory to the king and
government his quick promotion has
followed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23
DRIVING TUNNELS ON
LAND OF HAWAII

Haley Ida.) Times The following
letter needs neither explanation nor
elucidation:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23

come assured or otherwise in short
time.
Our locality here is most delightful,
and [ only regret that my work is so
uncongenial, for by remaining the year
out I would be able financially to do
much work at the mine independent
Of outside help.
Be sure and remember me to ali Of
my good Haley friends and you may
say that if I can possibly make it, /
will return home before the snow flies.
Very sincerely yours,
CARL J. BROCK.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23

Samples of handsome new materials
have just been received by The Kash
Co. for those who prefer ordering AL
fred Benjamin & Co.'s suits made-to-
order. The fit of the garments is
guaranteed md the materials are very
fine.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-23

Miss NJ A. Hornberger left Maui
Saturday for her home in California.
Miss Hornberger has been visiting
Mrs. D. Fl. Davis of Waikiki and Mrs
VIM. Walsh of Puunene.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
FATHER McQUAIDE TO
LECTURE FOR VETERANS
Patriotism and Religion" Sub
ject OF Address Tomorrow

Patriotism and Religion" is the
subject OF an address TO be delivered
tomorrow evening BY Rev. Father JO-
seph McQuaide. pastor Of Sacred Heart
church, before the United Spanish war
veterans at 1874 McAllister street.
Father McQuaide saw active service in
the Philippines IS chaplain OF the First
California volunteers. For the last
FIVE years he has been chaplain OF the
department OF California Of the United
Spanish war veterans.
The lecture. the third given under
the auspices of Nelson A. Miles camp.
will be free TO the public There will
also be an entertaining musical pro-
gram
The publicity committee OF Miles
camp having these lectures in charge
has announced that IL Will provide any
school or society with lecturers on his
toricaI or patriotic subjects without
charge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09

James NJ Trout of this city. H. C.
Howard of Capay and John HazIett of
this city are candidates for trustees of
the home. For grand trustees there
are as candidates n. .. butcher of Liv-
ermore, F. A Week of Alameda, w. ..
Nichols Jr. of Berkeley and j. w.
Hearth of Colusa.
The outgoing grand master. John Z.
Raker, will be chosen as representative
to the sovereign grand lodge that will
meet in Seattle in September.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09

MagdaIen Turner: (a} There Are So Many
Ways to Love" (b) Because the Rose Must
Fade (e) Jean civilian J.. Mccoy. Mr.
McCandish; piano solo, balIade, tat (Chopil),
Miss Pearl Elaine Andrews
Special features Of the evening were
two sets of songs, the work of Miss
Anna Belle Wythe, one of the grad
yates, who has written several COM
positions of special merit and by Mr..
McCandish of San Francisco, a tenor of
wide reputation. Miss Grace Barstow.
teacher of the violin at the university
and violin maker of no little note. also
played one of Miss Wythe's selections.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
Army Orders {.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The board OF
officers appointed to meet at the Pre-
sidio of San Francisco May 8. 1908, for
the examinatio OF candidates TO deter
mine their fitness for appointment as
chaplain in the army is dissolved.
First Lieutenant Ira c. Brown of the
medical reserve corps is relieved from.
duty in the Philippines division. TO
take effect at such time as Will enable
him to sail from Manila about Septem-
Der Is for San Francisco, and upon
arrival he will report to the adjutant
general for further orders.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09

Percales, Ginghams,
Dotted Swisses, Fig
ured Lawn, Dress Lin
ems and white goods
tomorrow these will
be, yard. 7@
just. ............ ~ Il
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
MUSIC STUDENTS GIVE
COMMENCEMENT RECITAL
Immense Audience at University
of Pacific Entertainment
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

LOPCtIuI I1I'f1IcIa 70 nc ~--II
SAN JOSE. May S.-The second of
a series of three commencement re-
citaIs by the members of the gradual
ing class of the conservatory of music
of the University of the Pacific was
given last evening before an immense
audience. An excellent program of in
strumental and vocal numbers was
given as follows:
Piano solo. concerto. fat CField1. with or
chestra accompaniment On second piano, Miss
Alma Bennett.
Piano solo, scheTZo. e sharp minor (Choplnl,
Miss Lottie May Barber.
Vocal solo, music by Miss Anna Belle Wythe.
(a) "Sunset by the Sea-" poem by Helen
Boggs (b) Morning Greeting poem by Tom
Hood: (c) sereuade. Love Walks and Weeps,'
poem by Burns. Mr. McCaudish. Piano solo.
polonaise. fat minor (Chopin), Miss Myrtle
MAY Rowe; violin solo, romance (Anna Belle
Wythel, Miss Grace Barstow; piano solo. (a)
nocturne in B. lbl valse. a fat (Chopinl. Miss
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
BURNS SALARY CASE PosrPoNl

ment on the injunction suit brought by James p
Burke, dummy for Attorneys Campbell. Metson
& Draw and oatman & Mackenzie, to restrain the
auditor from paying the salaries Of William j..
Burns the special agent OF the district attorney.
and of his assistants, was postponed week
yesterday on account Of the absence OF Judge
Sturteyant.