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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

Three years ago she appeared at
the local opera house in Macbeth, re-
producing the part of Lady Macbeth
in very creditable manner despite
her advanced age.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

always chung tenaciously to that faith.
She had high ideals for the stage and
lived up to them as far as possible.
Madame Modjeska was born in Pol
and 63 years ago but had appeared in
English repertoire in England and
America for nearly forty years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

VyO gLENT Tenement on Depot street;
modern improvements. W H. Sibley. 3ltt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

TINO RENT-A good desirable tenement ifor
4 small family; all modern improvements; at
6N Main ST. Inquire Elmer lockwood, tel;
1921 ECU
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

ITO RENT-The Chandler Homestead on
North street II room house with not ana
cold water, bath and all modern improvements:
Apply TO Clarence Chandler. Tel. eO-ll. 5Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

ITO RENT-Two desirable tenements on
l. Main street. Apply TO DIR. II. j. Potter:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

ITO RENT Small tenement. Inquire at sil
i Maple St. Soto
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

TNO RENT-Desirable tenements, offices
stores. mill property with water power
individual storage lockers VIM. L. Hawks 20
North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

ITO RENT-House on Elm st. with all mod
i ern improvements. Inquire of j. IL Hap
berry. .lVutS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

rl,O RENT-C. E. Dewey has house to rent:
l00tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09

ITO RENT-At 300 Silver St, Groom tene-
ment with bath room, pantry and gas for
cooking, also small garden. Inquire OF NJ
Armstrong, go Gage St. 25t2
ITO RENT-House at the corner of Grand
View and Silver streets. Very desirable
house in fine location. Apply to |. E. Gibson:
05tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-09
TO RENT

RIO HENT-House on Putnam street. Price
i $500 per month Apply at Bennington
County Savings Bank. ooi
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LOST

7 OsT-A card case somewhere between the
J.. Baptist parsonage and post Office. Finder
please return TO Banner Office. l5ti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
The Sleepless Boss.

A soft little chortle has just swept over
New York at the expense of Charles F.
Murphy, the leader Of Tammany Hall.
He was recently a visitor at health re-
sort in Michigan. and while there re-
ceived q number Of letters from lieuten-
ants at home advising him Of the local
situation, and chronicling current polit-
ical gossip The communications were of
course confidential, but they have found
their way into print, and they make what
Mr. Greeley was wont to delight in
mighty interesting reading"
For the moment Mr.. Murphy was net
tied. Cold type picks out thing So
whether a matter Of love- or business. or
politics. A letter is opened by the person
addressed, and it's sentiments. or in
structions, read well and give pleasure.
But let that letter be put into the hands
of lawyer and read by him to a jury
In a damage suit. or published In a pop
ular newspaper with a clientele trained to
good things. and the effect on the recip-
lent Is sometimes saddening. and even
maddening. The letters Of the alphabet
which spell out the communication look
nine feet high. and each seems to point
q haunting or an accusing finger.
And yet, In a way. these letters are q
tribute to Mr.. Murphy az the head OF the
organization over which he presides. They
show him as ever watchful, and never
out OF touch with his job. Absent on a
health-hunting expedition. he yet. while
in his bath tub, gets the news from
home. Evidently he had instructed the
boys to keep their eyes and ears open
and report to him everything OF interest.
Who are calling on Mayor-elect Gaynor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
A Presidential Walk.

Just because the President went out
walking yesterday wearing a short coat.
a sweater and a soft felt hat, it is pro-
claimed in print that he was disguised
Is this not stretching the case? Must a
President always wear a frock coat and
a high hat? Is there anything essential
ly unpresidential in comfortable wooden
jacket? Walking is not strange exercise
for the chief executive. In recent years
Grant, Harrison, Mckinley and Roose-
welt were walkers. There may be some
elder citizens who remember seeing An
drew Jackson on his stroils about Wash
ington. while many remain to whom Lin.
coin was a familiar figure on the streets
1t was the Immediate predecessor Of Pres
ident Taft who set the fashion Of suit
ing the garb to the immediate occupation
regardless of conventions. No one. how
ever, will be disturbed by the possibility
military attaches who accompany him
on his jaunts, just because he dresses
warmly and conveniently for pedestrian
ism. There is nothing inherently undig-
nified about short coat, sweater and
a soft hat. Mr.. Taft looks well what.
ever his garb, and 1t is hardly fair to call
his sensible walking rig a disguise "
The word suggests a sinking forth. an
irregular enterprise, an escape from
guards and guides. 1t is to be hoped
that the short coat and sweater will be
often seen on the streets of Washington
during the cold months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

and why? Who are mentioned for this
place or that under the new administra-
ton? What "signs," IL any. Is the mayor
elect making?
The boys" well trained, are vigilaat,
and obey instructions. They note. and
report upon. big things and little alike.
Here, is a vacancy in q small office which
should be filled at once. Will Mr.. Muir
phy kindly send on the name of the man
he wants appointed? There, is a matter
worth watching, and they are watching
1t. Yonder is confab between two men
which BODIES no good to Tammany, and
developments will be promptly recorded.
Sordid. 1t is said. Yes. but what is
Tammany, and how is it held together?
Mr.. Murphy knows his people. There Is
no question SO important either to him
or his followers as the simple proposition
of spoil. The boys are drilled to look
to him, and he is obliged to look out for
them. Using the phrase sometimes heard
in Congress, he must get his share OF
whatever is going. or lose his hold on
his constituents. Mr.. Murphy plays the
game, and as eagerly while sojourner
In Michigan as when on deck at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Christmas Mail.

From the New York Sun.
For years the transportation Of Christ
mas mall matter has put too heavy a
burden on clerks and carriers, and efforts
have been made to tighten it. A method
was finally adopted ridiculous in its SIM
plicity The public was urged to mail
gifts in the early days of December and
by writing on them Not to be opened
until Christmas" to insure the recognition
of their character by the recipients. Thus
the gifts might be handled easily by the
postmen and still kept for Christmas. 1t
seemed an easy way to relieve many over
worked men.
The Post Office Department has put a
stop to this. The scribbling of do not
open until Christmas" on a package has
been held to transform merchandise mail
into first-class matter and to make 1t
liable to letter rates. That the mail mat
ter does not consist of letters. that the
written communication is in no reason
able sense a message which should go
first-class. that the packages were not
mailed or carried first-class. that the en-
forcement of this preposterous rule must
cause great hardship to thousands OF
men. these are incidents too trivial for
official consideration. There is a posi-
bility Of inconvenience to a great many
citizens who do not own and will not
buy a rubber stamp or printed labels, and
the Department PUSHES to embrace IT.
There is a deficit in the revenues Of the
Post Office Department. There is also q
marked depression in the spot where its
common sense should be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Probation and Parole.

Relief-of jail and workhouse congestion
in this District. which Is being strongly
recommended by courts and by the De-
partment OF Justice, need not wait upon
the slow processes of site procurement
and building construction. The provision
of larger quarters for the detention Of
prisoners should indeed be regarded as
the last measure of reform. Far more in
the public interest will be the adoption
of a system Of pfobation and parole,
which will not only relieve the pressure
upon the institutions Of Imprisonment
and correction. but will restore to active
citizenship and to productive labor num-
bers of persons who, while deserving Of
admonition and In need Of correctional
restraint. are at the same time not be-
yond the reach Of reform.
true correctional administration OF
justice, based upon principles Of man
hood conservation. will diminish the
population OF the jail and workhouse by
a large percentage. will lessen the Nkeli-
hood Of future attractions OF the law by
those at present guilty Of misconduct. and
will moreover prevent q drain upon the
industrial resources Of the community.
Probation and parole. when wisely ap-
piled. viii save the District a large
amount OF money annually and win make
a better, more orderly. more thoroughly
self-supporting community.
The economic aspect of probation and
parole -is strikingly illustrated In the case
Of the work done by the Juvenile Court.
which enjoys the advantage of this sys-
tenn Of edmonton and correction. A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

year ago a report submitted to the judge
of that court by the chief probation Of
ficer disclosed some important facts. Dur
ing the two years from July 1, 1905. to
July i, 1908, 1,O9S individuals were placed
on probation In the Juvenile Court. Had
1t not been for the operation OF this law
they would necessarily have been fined
or placed in reformatories at the govern
ment expense. The cost of maintaining
those who could not have paid their fines
and who, without probation, would have
been sent to places of detention, would
have been $174,5OO. That much money
was saved the government. But there is
another and a more important side Of the
situation. OF the probationers who were
by the laws operations saved from de-
tention $40 were wage earners, their
average weekly wage being $50, and
their earning value for two years sos,
S24. This money went into family main
tenance, in self-support. and. under the
wise administration of the probation law.
into character saving. The whole amount
saved from waste was thus $3.50, 1924 in
two years.
These were the results of probation on
small scale, with juvenile probationers,
consequently VI d generally nOn-lnQuS-
trial class. 1t is proposed to apply the
principle to the larger class of adult Of
tenders. those who furnish the congesting
Jail and workhouse population at present,
men and women who are far from hope
less morally, who are certain to be in
finitely more injured than helped by con-
finement. and whose Imprisonment means
in practically all cases the deprivation of
others of means Of support. The proba-
ton and parole system, universally
adopted, will save immense sums to
Washington's families, prevent untold
suffering. restore many men and women
to self-respect and save them from de-
grading association with. criminals. The
bill to effect the establishment of such
system, now pending in. Congress,
should be advanced to early considera-
ton and passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Zelaya's Cruelties.

IT all is true that is told of Zelaya' s
cruelties the now retiring President of
Nicaragua has earned the execration 'of
all civilized people. He is accused of
arresting political opponents upon the
nimsiest pretexts, of condemning them to
long terms of Imprisonment and even to
death, and Of practicing barbarities upon
these helpless victims of his jealousy or
suspicion, logging them in prison, SUBJ
Jecting them to tortures suggestive in their
aDOmlnable harshneSS of the practices
OF the medieval tyrants. His chosen agents,
IL is alleged, WED with one another in the
devising of novelties for the infiiction of
pain, in the interest of discipline" in
Jail and to extort confessions from ac-
cused persons.
The United States might have had no
opportunity to apply pressure upon Zelaya
TO encompass his retirement if it had not
been for his singular lapse of judgment in
condemning two Americans to death-pos-
sfbly after torture-without according to
them trial in good faith, with the priv
ilege of full legal and consular represen-
tation. II. the case against Groce and
Cannon was valid there was no occasion
for haste. The impetuous rush of the
Managua government to put an end to
these two men proved fatal for, whatever
Cannon and Groce might have been, what
ever their offenses, they were deprived of
privileges to which, Americans, they
were entitled and upon the denial of
which the United States had a perfect
right to interpose emphatic protest.
In some quarters Secretary Knox was
criticised for the severity of his language
in reference to Zelaya in the letter re-
Gently sent to his charge daffaires, sever
ing formal diplomatic relations with the
then head of Nicaragua. The later dis
closures, however, appear to justify the
Secretary's structures and to indicate that
the State Department has for some time
been in possession of facts amply war
ranting the severest condemnation of the
Nicaraguan executive. Probably when
the whole story of Zelaya's career has
been told the United States government
will be found to have exercised excep-
tional restraint in the face of strong
provocatiOn to intervene long ago in
Nicaragua in the interest of humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

The latest news from East Africa gives
the precise whereabouts of Mr.. Roose-
Welt and his party, their plans for the
next month or SO, and their condition
They. are moving on new fields, with
promises of fine sport. and all are well.
Acclimated now, and familiar with the
big game. they are likely to be more
Industrious than ever and be more large
~ rewarded than ever. They may make
a record in the matter of big bags.
In one particular Mr.. Roosevelt has
been most fortunate on this trip. He
feared unlimited company. 1t seemed to
him and to others not unlikely that he
would be tracked into the jungle and his
exploits reported by enterprising news
Eatherers. Opinion seemed to be that
the public would not wait, or care to
wait. for Mr.. Roosevelt's own account of
his doings through the medium of a
monthly magazine, but would reward.
and thereby incite, special stories from
outside sources.
To an unusual degree, Mr.. Roosevelt's
privacy has been respected. Only few
canards based on the hunt have found
circulation, and only one of them was
cruel. A yarn about fatal accident to
Mr. Roosevelt was started while Mrs.
Roosevelt was I'm Europe, and must have
given her great uneasiness for few
days. But, In the main. Mr.. Roosevelt
and his friends have not been annoyed
by spies, or any sort of. undesirable citi-
zens, turning their performances into
highly decorated copy for selfish sale.
Later there will be different expert
ence for the distinguished traveller. When
the last shot has been fired. goOd-byes
have been said, and Mr.. Roosevelt hits
the pike for home by the way Of Europe,
he may expect every step to be chron-
icled, every word recorded, and every
function in his honor described with elab-
grafton. His progress after he clears the
jungle is going to be something worth
while He will find folk laying for him"
all along the line. Every American
abroad will want to get into the picture.
Already in Berlin. as the story goes. a
program lis cooking in his honor, but
likely to be rejected by him. Beyond
meeting the kaiser. and acknowledging
maybe formal welcome by the city au-
thorities, he will not care to go.
Still, clipped as it may be of many fea-
lures. the journey back must be notable.
The hunter in Africa, the Rough Rider.
the successful politician. the author, and
the former President Of the United States.
all rolled into one. will take the eye Of
Europe, and call forth many demonstra-
lions Of appreciation. The cable will
carry big report every day. and the
story WIN not have to fight for a good
place in the newspapers. First column,
first page. will be the order at the be-
ginning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
China and Japan.

Following hard upon the heels of the
new Chinese minister comes the new Jap
anese ambassador. He speaks English
fuently, as does his wife, who was edu.
Gated in America. These two official.
succeed officials who served their re-
spective countries we'll, and the coast 1.
clear for a continuation of the good feel
ing existing between America and oul
friends in the far east. Efforts may still
be made to cause trouble, but both sides
are so we'll advised against them, danger
is greatly minimized by that fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Mrs. Astor's False Pearls.
From the New York Times.


Inevitably the revelation made through
the settlement of the transfer tax on
the estate of Mrs. Aston, that the IA
nous five-stranded pearl necklace the
acknowledged leader Of New York fash
ionable society used to wear at the
opera contained no fewer than ninety
imitation pearls. will give rise to much
speculation as to the authenticity and
integrity of the innumerable tiaras
collars and brooches that flash, Shin
mer and CLEAN in the Metropolitan
famous parterre. II Mrs. Astor's pearls
were false. all but beggarly few, the
value of which is only $51, 900. why
should not Mrs. So-and-so's diamonds
or the famous rubies or emeralds OF
some other frequenter of the parterre
be false also?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

Paris authorities should lose no time IN
acceding to the request to change the
name of the ancient thoroughfare called
THE Street of the Bad Boys: No juve-
nile resident can fail to resent the danger
of a boycott by Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Uncomplaining Slaves.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Contention has been set up that the
sale Of a base ball player by one club
to another is form Of slavery, and thus
unconstitutional. However. the condition
OF slavery is greatly mitigated by q good
salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

The humble but savory wienerwurst is
being attacked as dangerous to health. II
is hoped that these impractical hygienie
experts are not going to insist on a diet
Of quail and terrapin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

No doubt the University Of Chicago feels
that one great institution can take care
of all the endowments that even Mr..
Rockefeller's great resources will permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

The rumor that he is to retire is said
to make Mr.. Cannon laugh. Several mem
bers Of Congress seem disposed to make
unlimited contributions to Uncle Joes
fund of hilarity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

We have not yet progressed to stage
where a small boy insists on a flying ma
chine for Christmas instead of sled or a
bicycle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Accounting for a Condition.

"Why is it that we have SO few great
works Of literature?" said the man with
long hair.
Perhaps" answered Miss Cayenne, lit
is because so much of our literary talent
is devoted to proving that literature Is
extinct"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Misanthropic Summary.

Peoples ideas Of Christmas cheer
change as they grow older," said the
observant citizen.
EYES," answered Mr.. Growcher, with
a small boy it's a stomach-ache, and
with a grown man it's a headache"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Not Missed.

Who cares for summer roses fled,
Since other fragrances beguile!
The Christmas dinner soon will shed
Rich perfume through the domicile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

In discussing his political prospects
Judge Gaynor seems to appreciate the
fact that the man who expects to give a
satisfactory account of himself as mayor
OF New York has his hands full
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

WI Tfng-fang is on record as opposed
to foot ball. This is consistent attitude
for a man who thinks people ought to
live 200 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

I'm order 70 avoid delays on Account
% personal absence letters TO x1D
0xA8 should NOT 30 addressed 20 any
aad1vidual connected with the o1aes. but
01mVly 10 I'm star, or g the Editorial
o. Business Department according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Another Blow to Santa Claus.

From the Boston Transcript.
DIR. Grenfells men are having consider
able difficulty In teaching reindeer to
travel rapidly. Another blow to the
Santa Claus myth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

In the opinion of J. Hamilton Lewis, Sec
rotary Knox's handling of the Nicaraguan
affair will land him in the White House
Here we have the original Knox man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

People who say that Mrs. Pankhurst
hob nobs" with the rich merely suggest
that she has practical ideas with refer
ence to campaign funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

Our old friend Santa Claus may be
more than usually surreptitious this year
in order to avoid being drawn into this
north pole controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

This is the season OF the Christmas
shopping Observation-Disclosures more i'm
portant than the original idea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

At present the sugar people devote
themselves to candidly weighing the posi-
bilities of a rather delicate situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Another Surprise !?
.hicago Record-Herald.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
.L may be that DR.. Cook is merely fixing
himself up In Santa Claus outfit for the
purpose of surprising the children at the
proper time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

Every now and then Abe Ruen asserts
himself as the man with the imp erishable
pull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
Wisdom INDICATED.

"Why are you so strong in your ad-
miration of the wisdom of the plain
people?'
Because" answered Senator Sorghum,
1.-The plain people have kept me in Office
for the past twenty years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20

EFF everybody was as generous hisse'f.'
said Uncle Eben. "as he thinks other
people ought to be, dar wouldn' be nc
limit to de Christmas cheer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-20
The Motto of the Hour,

The MOTTO OF the Hour.
When on street car I embark
And hurry to get home ere dark.
l always hear the same remark,
''Step lively"
When 'mongst the crowd l seek to pay
For things to gladden. Christmas day
Each glance and gesture seems to say,
"Step lively!
The breeze, with penetrating sting,
AS round the corner 1t takes wing,
In accents brisk makes bold to sing,
"Step lively!"
The calendar upon the wall,
The clock that speaks with voice SO small,
These short but solemn words recall,
'Step lively!"