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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
ALLEGED BRIBERY
IN RACE TRACK
LEGISLATION
Former New York State Sena-
tor Gardner Arrested
ABOUT TO co TO CANADA
Charged that He Attempted to Bride
Foelker to Vote Against Race
Track Bill

New York, Oct. 15.-Frank ]. Gard.
ner, former state Senator from Brook
Ign, is under arrest in Scranton at the
request of the district attorney of
New York county after a conference
held in this city Thursday.
Gardner had got a lawyer before
he was arrested, and it WIS under
stood that he would fight extradition
District Attorney Whitman left New
York for Scranton on the first train
that he could get after he learned of
the arrest.
Gardner is wanted on the charge
of attempting to bride Otto G. Foel-
ker who was state senator in the leg
islature of 1908 and is now repres-
entative In Congress idst defeated for
denomination.
Foelker alleges chat some one at
tempted to bribe him to vote in June
1908, against the bills to stop race
track gambling but has denied that
he accepted the money To vote
against the race tracks Foelker went
to Albany under the care of a physic-
ian after keeping the legislature wait
ing
The arrest of Gardner Is the result
of the investigation By the legisla-
tive committee on graft Of which NJ.
Linn Bruce is counsel. The case was
brought before the district attorney
by Mr. Bruce and Isidor Kresel and
as soon as they had conferred with
Mr.. Whitman. Mr. Bruce and Mr..
Kresel left for Scranton.
Gardner had been subpoenaed to
appear before the committee and had
not appeared. He was married only
few weeks ago. and in the mean
time detectives OF private agency
have been keeping watch mon him.
He arrived at Scranton Thursday. The
detectives learned that he intended
to 90 into Canada and they went to
Iona b. Day the chief of the Scranton
| police and asked that Gardner be ar
rested as he was about to leave the
United States and was wanted as a
fugitive from justice in New York.
Gardner was yesterday indicted by
the New York county grand jury on
the charge of an attempt to bride a
! public official.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

Scranton, Oct. 15.-Former State
Senator Frank ]. Gardner of Brook.
Ign. n. Y, who was arrested here in
connection with bribery charges IN.
der investigation by the New York
legislative committee yesterday APP
piled to Judge Newcombe in the Lack
awanna county court for his release
on a writ of habeas corpus. The case
was continued and Gardner was re-
handed.
Gardner was represented by Attor.
neys w. s. Diechl and Charles P. o.
Malley Of this city. while, the writ
was opposed by District Attorney o.,
Brien. acting for District Attorney
Whitman of New York. Mr.. Whit.
man arrived here to urge the holding
Of Gardner until extradition papers
can be secured.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
3. AND M. IMPROVEMENTS
Millions to Be Expended on Fitch
burg During Coming Year

Dhl 6hA'lAS ONiH''5
The most marked general improve
ments ever made on the Fitchburg
division are to be made during the
coming year as a result of the annu-
al meeting of the stockholders in
Boston last week S10.000000 was ap-
propriated for the entire Boston &
Maine system, a greater portion OF
the money being planned to bring
the Fitohburg line up to the standard
of transcontinental system. Apart
from the liberalization of the tunnel
which is to cost 100000 changes
will be made in the roadbed rolling
stock and motive power which will
cost several millions more. The plan
includes the purchase Of 100 new en-
gines of the heaviest type, the pur-
chase of 300 modern coaches and the
strengthening of all bridges from
Greenfield west to carry the increas-
ed load The bridges on the eastern
section have already been strength
ened to meet this requirement
These changes will make the equip
ment of the Fitchburg division equal
to any of the big transcontnental
lines and is expected to make it a
strong competitor for the through
passenger business east and west.
With the electrifcation OF the tun-
mel completed the line will be rid OF
its worst AFFECTION for passenger traf-
fic and the up to date power and car
equipment will complete the attrac-
tiveness of the line for through bust
ness These, taken with the won
derful scenic beauty of the line ought
to make ii favorite avenue east and
WpQt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
BASE BALL AT NORWICH
Coach Selects 20 Students for Winter
Practice

The baseball squad at Norwich uni
versity has been out for practice dur
ing the pleasant weather of the past
three weeks. About i5 players res
pended to the call of the coach the
FIRST day and about 20 we're selected
for winter practice. The outlook for
a good team next spring is excellent.
one OF the new men who Is trying for
the position OF shortstop is a fresh
man by the name VI Shepard from
North Bennington
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
AN OPEN LETTER
From F. w. Smith, Soldier Evangelist
To Young Men OF Bennington

will esteem it as a special favor II
you will accept this as a personal In
vitation to be present Sunday after
noon. four o'clock at the Young Mems
Christian association when its my
purpose to speak upon the question
Under which Flag? or Sins that XIII.
While speaking plainly there will not
be an unkind or harsh word uttered.
All who may honor me with their
presence can depend upon the same
generous treatment that has been eX-
tended to me while in your city. At
the close opportunity viii be cheerful
ly given to any who may desire ask
questions. Boys under sixteen are
not invited Come let us reason to-
gether upon the life that stands for
the best and truest things for every
home OF Bennington
Right cordially yours for the boy,
Frank w. Smith.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
Nationals
30 a 6'26 i6

Two base hits, Doyle, Devlin. Home
run, Devlln. Sacrifice hits, Myers,
Roach. Left on bases. Nationals 3.
Americans 8. First base on errors,
Nationals 1. Double plays, Myers
and Fletcher; WARRIOR. Gardner and
Chase. Struck out by warhop I. by
WIltse 9. First base on balls, Of
wiltse s, on WARRIOR T. HIT by pit.
cheers. by warhop, Devlin, Snodgrass;
by wiltse, Mitchell. --s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
EVANeELlsrIc SERVICES
Rev. David Hughes at Methodist
Church Tomorrow

The London papers speak very fav-
orally Of Rev. David Hughes. the
Welch evangelist who Is to arrive
here today for the special meetings
to begin in the Methodist church to-
morrow.
Excellent results have followed the
efforts Of Mr.. Hughes in many OF the
churches In and about New York.
The public will have opportunity to
hear Mr.. Hughes at the church to-
morrow and during next week. We
cheerfully invite all members OF other
churches to be neighborly and to lend
n helping hand.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
SEVEN PERISH IN FIRE
Bodies Found In Ruins Of Burned
Building In Montreal

Montreal, quebec, oct. l5.-seven
lives are believed to have been lost
in q FIRE which destroyed the Kings
hall building In St. Catherine street
west Thursday. Five bodies have
been found.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
WANT A REFERENDUM
Vermont Good Templars SO Decided
az Convention In Cabot

Cabot, Oct ii.-There is a good at.
tendance at the Vermont grand lodge
OF Good Templars now In session here
Reports show small increase In at.
tendance throughout the state The
financial condition OF the order is ex.
cellent
Resolutions were adopted, petition.
ing the legislature to provide for a re.
submission to the voters OF the ques
tion of a return to statewide prohlb
ition, with suitable provision for It's
enforcement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
Learn The Automobile Business.

We viii qualify on FOR good positions. Our
graduates eau pass state examination. Money
hest practical school IN this section. Now ~
the time 60 enroll. Write today for Cata-
iOgue G. Sterling Garage and Practical Auto.
mobile School, Si5 Clinton st., Schenectady,
New York. p4tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

TOR sALE-21s lies from Bennington on
Il main road 10 Salisbury, 10 minutes walk
from No. Bennington trolley line nearly new
~ story house and ; acres of land. House has
rooms pantry and hall on first floor; rooms
and hall on second iluOr plenty OF closets and
cupbOards. Fine SfOOt cellar with hatchway.
House Is finished IN natural wood and hard
wood floors. Fine lawn with shade; large hen
house l2X60 #, with ,nrd. Large Rewh built
ice house that can easily be made into barn.
apple II pear Is plum and cherry trees;
raspberres. blackberrics ana 100 currant bush
es Large cistern. rh. property is in splendid
repair House cannot lie built for asking price.
and the location is the lest. Price $500 $3.50
down. balance on easy terms. Nash Hutch.
ns. Wf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
WELLMAN ON HIS WAY
Airship America Starts Atlantic
Flight

Atlantic City, Oct. 15.-Walter Well
man started in fight across the ocean
in the airship America at s o'clock
this morning. The balloon headed
east making twenty-six miles an hour
A dense fog prevailed but there was
no wind. There are six men aboard
the America which is we'll provision
ed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

GALEsMAN-Sid line. Attractive novelty
- on consignment with retail merchants in
small towns displayed from illustrated cata
logue: no samples necessary. salesman having
spare time between trains can easily earn from
5000 to $4,000 per month Commisson paid on
receipt of each order, For further informa-
tion write Garnet-Carter Company, Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, @tl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
GOES TO COLLEGE AT so
Plueky Freshman Works and Saves
TO Get Education

Ann Arbor Mich. Oct 15.-Ulysses
Grant Houston, 80 years old, has en-
tered Michigan University as n fresh.
man. He has not been in class
room for 30 years and all this time
he has worked, planned and saved
that he might some day enter a uni
versity and study, and in all this
time he has saved the pitIfully small
sum OF $3.50. half OF which is avail
able at this time. and half he will not
be able to get for another six months.
When he had paid his tuition he had
80 cents left and he was blue.
But you'll feel better after you
have had a good dinner; things will
look less blue" he was told and he
smiled and pulled from his pocket a
package OF crackers and cheese.
Mr.. Houston, has spent many years
in strange lands and the Holy Land
Is more like home to him than ia Am.
erica For the past 10 years he has
lectured on the Holy Land and preach
ed in small churches acting as supply
minister.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

Tor SALE Heaih's greenhouse on Elm ST.,
4 to be taken down at once; or will sell in
parcels. Inquire on grounds, or address
L. +. ID. 95t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
BODY OF RESTtL[I.
FOUND IN QUINCY
GRANITE QUARRY
italian Who Shot Six Persons
Committed Suicide
BODY FOUND BY OFFICERS
Following the Shooting Insane Muir
derer Was Reported to Have
Been in Bennington

Quincy, Mass, Oct. 14.-The body
of Luigi Resteli, the former granite
worker, who shot six persons, two ia
tally in this city last summer, was
found yesterday in an abandoned
quarry hole near the scene OF one of
his crimes. He had committed sui
eide apparently on the day of the
murders.
In order to make death by drown
ing certain, Resteli had attached to
himself two pneumanit bush hammers
weighing 75 pounds and then had
handcuffed his wrists together. The
quarry hole in which the body was
found was known as the Merrymount
quarry. an abandoned section of
Quincy and about $50 yards from the
office of the Hardwick quarry where
Resteli shot and killed c. Henry
Hardwick, a granite manufacturer
The body was found Ivy officer Pat
rick Milford of the Quincy police and
Constable James r. Corey Of Brain
tree in 80 feet of water Both of these
men had steadfastly chung 10 the the
DRY that Resteli had drowned himself
in a quarry hole. Milford and Corey
have been on their annual vacations
for the past week and during this
time they have been assiduously drag.
ging the quarry holes. Two 2S cali
Der six.chambered revolvers were
found in Resteli's belt each chamber
loaded with ball cartridge. There
was also a big sheath knife on the
body. During the weeks following
the tragedy the police Of numerous
cities and towns from Newfoundland
to New York state investigated re.
ports that Resteli had been seen. Be
sides Hardwick. Resteli killed his
aged mother For some time previ-
Gus to the shooting he had been act
ing strangely.
Following the shooting at Quincy
there were rumors that Resteli had
been seen at different points IN this
state. One OF the stories was to the
effect that the desperate man had
passed through Bennington on his
way to Barre where he was formerly
! omplnvad of hig trade
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

EOR sALE-One two seated trap in fine con-
Il ditiou; one carriage pole, single and dou-
BILE old harness ana one set scurry runners.
w. b. sheldon. 9it6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

EOK SALE Wood standing; hard and soft
Il varieties near modern saw-mill; highway
and railroad easy TO get at. A liberal cash al
lowance for tops and waste. r.. Macnaughtan,
Manchester, Vt. 96t3
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities for This Section for the
Next "a Hours
For Eastern New York and western
Vermont fair tonight and Sunday ex-
cept threatening In north portion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

MFR. Houston will be remembered
by many people In Bennington as he
has lectured on several occasions In
the village churches. He has also
given lectures under church auspices
In other towns OF the county. Until
recently there was hanging on the
wall In the Job printing office OF ]. II.
Livingston full sheet poster depict.
ing Mr.. Houston In the act OF being
baptized In the river Jordan by Rev.
r. Dewitt Talmage. The poster was
printed on the occasion OF one OF bis
lecturers visits to Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

FARM EOR SALE-Farm of III acres ,n.the
IL town OF Hoosick. One of the best farms
in this section good buildings and well wat5r-
ed. For further particulars inquire or address
j. j. Brimmer. North Bennington, Vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

NOR SALE-Chcster White pigs, six weeks
old. Phone SC-l2 ;. Everett HarSoOd.
git6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

EOR SALE-Farm of 6s Acres-2lS miles
from Bennington post office. Fine house
8 rooms with plenty OF closets. Barn with I'M
derground cellar and large ell. Splendid pas
ture with fine stream of wuter; 2 splendid
springs on farm. Fruit of all kinds. Plenty
of wood for home use. This tarm VIII keep 10
COWS and team. Fine place for vegetable
chicken farm. With this place goes p tons OF
hay in the. barn, 100 bushels oats and barley
and the straw, acres corn IN the field, acre
potatoes and several farming tools and i'm
pllments. This Is the best bargain we have
ever offered for the money. trice $3.50. $1,000
can be left on place. Nash & Hutchins 5S'f
EOR SALE-My viilage property for sale
2houses In good repair No reasonable
offer refused; terms easy. Geo. +. Heath. X.
\. ID. No.2 sta
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

WANTED Experienced saleslady at Segal
w Bros; steady position aud good salnry
g5ff
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

WANTED-A girl for general homework
w Apply Miss Cone, ieO Gundvew Street.
uiff
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

Tor SALE-The Mak-MOr butter machines
Il are now for sale NJ 81 Glg 81. Mail a
postal card to above address, aud machine will
he brought 10 YOU. Try 1t a week, and il uu-
satisfactory, 70 urn it, and money viii be re-
funded. See small yellow phamplets. 0it6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15
WANTED

WANTED-Men 10 learn the Automobile
w Business. We qualify you for good POI
sitiOns or refund your money. The best prac-
teal Automobile School In this section OF the
state. Our graduates can pass the state Exam
nation. Competent chaufieurs earn from so
10 SO per week. New Is the time enroll Write
today for Catalogue o. Sterling Garage and
Practical Automobile School, 3l5 Clinton ST..
Schenectady New York. gitf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-15

WANTED We want Is girls NJ once 20 op
w crate power machines for sewing straw
braid into men boys aud childrens hats. mex
perienced girls paid by hour while learning.
No strikes or trouble whatever. Write quickly
or apply IN person for particulars. The Hills
Co.. Amherst, Mass. 75t2i
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
BOLO MEN WANT JOBS
Alleged Veterans Offer to Trade Votes
 For State Patronage.

The State Bolo Club purporting to be composed of ten thousand "veter- ans" of the Spanish war, (every milf tiaman that got as near to Cuba as the Presidio in San Francisco is a "veteran,") is as rotten an outfit of political strikers as ever disgraced the Statee in days of the piece clubs" that sold votes in blocks It tried to make a deal with Johnson and was turned down more gently than it de- served, and then it, made trade with the Democrats and on October 16. endorsed Bell.
 For the matter of one adiutant gen. eral, two staff colonels and three trus- tees of the Veterans home at Yount- vile, Hiram w. Johnson might have deprived Theodor A. Bell of the formal endorsement of the State Bolo Club, says the San Francisco Gall.
 Chairman Lissner of t-e republican state central committee hastened the probable delivery of the bolo club en- dorsement to Bell and the democracy by refusing to act as middleman in the proposed trade of nine yards of gold lace and six jobs for an estimated total of 10000 votes.
 The proposition for a trade came in the shape of formal letter from B. A. Forsterer of Oakland, who signed himself president of the State Bolo Club. Forsterer said there were at least 10000 persons in the club or eligible to it and that the democratic candidates had given definite assur- ances to treat the club handsomely if victory perched on the bourbon banner.
 . According to Forsterer's written opinion the members and "eligibles" were registered as republicans, but they had been so favorably impressed with the definite assurances" re- ceived from the democrats that they would probably vote the democratic ticket, if Johnson did not promise them the adjutant general, two aides on his military staff and three mem- bers of the veterans home board.
 Forsterer informed Lissner that if an interview with Johnson could not be arranged promise conveyed through Lissner would help some.
 In view of the fact that the Bolo club was probably unknown to Lissner and the world generally, Forsterer explained that it was composed of veterans of the Spanish American war and the Philippine insurrection, bound by oath to vote as directed by the board of trustees.
 LiSsner has assured Forsterer that he has the greatest respect for the veterans of the Spanish- American war and no less respect for the vete- rams of the civil war, but that he will not be party to a deal for the purchase of real or imaginary votes by patron age.
 The Bolo club made an appearance on paper in the last campaign with an announcement of its oathbound pur- poses. The general impression among those who have heard of the club is that the "eligibles" greatly exceed the oathbound membership.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
NOTICE TO AFFECTED STOCK HOLDERS IMPERIAL WATER
 COMPANY NO. 1.

Orders have been received from the California Development Company that in order to facilitate work and make changes in using the new seven foot drop in place of the present ten foot drop, it will be absolutely neces- sary that no water not even stock water be delivered through the Ban van, Beech or Birch Canal during Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 31st, November 1st 2nd and 3rd. Similar arrangements wal necessarily have to be made re- garding the Alder and the Acacia Canals, for which notice will be given later
 R. s. CARBERRY,
 Superintendent Water Company No. l. 30-1t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
Temporary Heat Quickly

Did you stop to think of the many ways in which perfect oil heater of vaue7 you sleep with your win dow in winter you get sufficient heat from oil heater while undress night and then turn off, Apply match
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
MAN. WHO HELPS CHILDREN
Dr. Ellis, Rescuer of Waifs, Will Tell
 Story of Society's Work.

John Waldo Ellis. field superin- tendent of the Children's Home So- ciety of California, is in the valley on his annual visit, hayng established the work of the society here three years ago. He will speak in the Fl Centro Methodist church at II a. m. on Sun day and in the Opera House in the evening.
 The Society represented by pr. Ellis takes homeless children and places them i'm good homes, never in public institutions, and in this state has found family homes for more than 15OO waifs. The Society is doing beneficial work and Dr. Ellis is one of its most energetic agents and a very interesting speaker. He is com mend9d by Rev w. K. Beans, of Co- yina, As a forceful, captivating speaker and bre- eminently qualified by tact and sympathy for his important work, and by bankers like J. M. Elliott for capacity in management.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
BACK FROM MEXICO.

w. F. Holt and daughter returned last Monday from nine days trip through northern Mexico in their pri- vate car, Francisco" The trip was largely one of pleasure, although MT
 Holt combined business with the out ing. MT. Holt will spend several days at Fl Centro during the ensuing week
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-29
We'll, How About It?

Have been in to look those bugges7 Seriously don't neghbor driving around in the rig that exactly suits and find yourself unable delayed have found these rigs brought them here and told about them while will dU a traded with long Really these will your
 That who thought should his picture the Nevertheless he had ahead of the fellow who designed the "Carmine When these jobs he thinking of that mush given the world believe by the author The Mystery the Diamond Necklace "The Lady With the Black vei How Happy Would Be With Either Were Other Fair Away
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