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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09
THE LATE KING EDWARD VII.

king personally dlsiked fuss and
feathers. II so he managed to conceal
the fact most effectually. He prob
ably had more fuss and feathers than
airy other man on earth. except the
kaiser If he did not enjoy that sort
OF thing he was both great martyr
and a great actor. II does seem rather
amusing that modern up to date ma.
tons rig out their kings In plumes and
glitter and ribbons like a schoolgirl or
butler, but perhaps II is no more
amusing than the fact that they have
kings at all. Maybe the two things go
together and are I'm keeping. But II
is not surprising that the gorge Of
full grown man should rise at IT, So
II Edward did not like fuss and feath-
ers the fact is much TO his credit
His Genial Popularity.
Another thing is to be said in his
favor. Aside from his office. he was
popular as man. This was true
when he was Prince OF Wales and
true when he was king. II was fire.
quently stated that II Great Britain
were n republic and plain Albert Ed
ward Victim offered himself as an in
dependent candidate for the presiden-
CIV he would have been elected by an
immense majority. An amusing though
touching Illustration OF his general
popularity comes TO mind. An Aus
trallan gentleman was once In London
and. observing a carriage with two
mounted policemen IN front, asked his
own bus driver as 20 what parsonage
was inside the closed carriage.
"what! Hef" was the reply. Don't.
cher knowl That's is most gryshusv
"Whatl The klngg"
"Yuss; that's i'm. right enough"
Surprise was expressed that the es'
cort was 80 small. How were these
two policemen to protect the king IN
case OF row. The driver laughed.
"why, 'oo's goin' to 'urt I'm, mlstcri
There amt no one In London 'ud touch
air Of rs cad. 'E's a good bloke, e
is"
This expressed the feeling Of the
man in the street, who In the case of
danger would have been his sover
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

The supporters of Hon. James X.
Batehelder for governor are urging
his candidacy on one ground only
that of ability. They invite the vot-
ers of the state Of Vermont to look
the question squarely in the face and
then do for the state just what they
would do for themselves, were it to
be their own private business to be
handled. There will be no appeal to
business or class prejudice, no geo
graphy argument no cuddling up to
one fraternal society or another in
behalf Of our dear brother" Look
the candidates over and do what
your honest judgment, based on the
question Of ability. dictates.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

eminently safe man, with sound prin-
ciples good impulses and attractive
human qualities. He will probably
not occupy a large place In the worlds
history, but will be remembered as
likable man In spite Of his crown. So
long as there must be kings Il Is a
pity there are not more OF his type.
Perhaps the best thing about him was
that he could efrace himself. knew his
place and kept II. was never afflicted
with that disease sometimes observed
among rulers-a swelled head. He had
enough poise TO refrain from making
himself a laughingstock. He never
took himself too seriously. He was
sane. wise and comfortable, an en-
larged edition Of good natured Eng
fish squire. While he was not n mere
fgurehead. neither did he make him
self a nuisance. He did not NEEDLE
with things that did not concern him.
avoided the ridiculous attitude Of try
ing TO pose as n universal ovorseer.
Even before he became king he was
generally acclaimed as the worlds
first gentleman. and II was his per.
sonal quality quite as much as his
heirship 10 the throne that gave him
this primacy.
Edward VII. was born In Bucklng.
ham palace Nov. .. 1911 SIS Il a
boyw asked the Duke OF Wellington
OF the nurse. ats prince. your
grace" answered the indignant We.
man. Il was distinction that would
be appreciated by toady. The world
Is thankful for the fact that Il was a
boy MS well as prince and that he
grew up 10 be n man as we'll as king.
In the home circle the future king
was called BERTHE. He showed no
startling originality either In youth or
afterward. In all his long life he said
nothing that the world considered
worth quoting or remembering. While
he had titles. Offices and distinctions
by the score. the only things he ever
actually achieved boy his own efforts
were the winning Of the Derby and
the many prizes he took for FLOODED
stock reared on his estate at Sandring
ham. Measured from the Intellectual
side. his life was sufficiently common.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09


King George V takes the throne of
Great Britain at critical time and
with his actual characteristics as a
ruler practically an unknown quaint
ty. Time alone will tell. One thing
Is reasonably sure and that is that
he won't have to be much to be an
Improvement on the Georges who
have heretofore occupied the British
throne. Edward VII exceeded all ex-
pectations and possibly his son may.
Edward was the first English ruler to
show himself an actual and active
friend of the United States. For this
reason Americans will naturally look
with doubt at the new king until he
proves himself.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

place. Yet he was finely educated. had
the most distinguished private tutors
and finished his university course at
oxford He spoke several languages
with ease and in his day was perhaps
the best royal linguist In Europe. The
gift Of many tongues is a social ac-
compllshment, and in anything that
pertained to social life he was at home.
The first really important event in
Edwards life was his visit to the
United States and Canada in 1890.
While In Washington he stayed with
President Buchanan at the White
House. On n visit to Mount Vernon
he planted a chestnut tree by the side
of the grave of Washington, the man
who had whipped the princes royal
ancestor, George H. There is evil
dence that Albert Edward did not care
much for King George however, since
he was inordinately fond of Thackeray.
who dashed the four Georges with a
whip as cutting as that Of Junius. 1t
Is not on record that this trip to the
United States had anything to do with
Queen victoria's friendship for the
north during the civil war, yet 1t is by
no means impossible that her mind
was unconsciously influenced by talks
with her eldest son and prospective
successor. The very fact that he had
been here and knew the situation at
first hand would cause her to seek
light from him. Americans may there
fore owe the dead king more than
they know.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09
FRANK E. HOWE. Editor and pub'r

Bennington people came to the
front Saturday in the matter of viii
lage housekeeping. A large amount
Of work was done and some other
started that will be completed as soon
as possible. There are still some
backyards OF business places that
might be improved upon and it is sta
ted the village trustees and health
department will be asked to take a
hand and see that public comfort and
public health be not interfered with
by allowing these spots to remain
neglected.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09
EDWARD VII, late. KING OF ENGLAND.
An Eminently Safe Man
With Sound Principles
and Attractive Human
Qualities Beloved by the
British Masses--A States
manlike Peacemaker.

eign's volunteer bodyguard. II was
the conviction that Edward was "a
good bloke." which was felt not only
throughout Great Britain and her colo
MES, but in practically all lands, that
gave him his hold on the heart of the
world. His efforts to end the Boer
war and magnanmous treatment Of
the burghers, his friendship for peace
and diplomatic alliances with other Eu-
ropean nations looking to a prevention
Of war, his aloofness from factionism
and party. his personal leaning toward
democracy, also toward advancement
and humanitarian measures. his kind
" attitude to Ireland and furtherance
Of liberal concessions IN her behalf,
his gentlemanly and considerate bear
ing, his exploits as a hunter Of big
game, his success as q farmer and
raiser of prize stock, his popularity
among the tenants on his estates, his
social qualities and reputation as a
good fellow and sport his model quail
ties as a husband and father, his com
mon sense and tactful department, the
universal good will left him as a leg
acy by his mother-all these, coupled
with the fact that he was head of the
greatest empire in history, combined
to give Edward VII. an enviable place
In the worlds esteem.
The Worlds First Gentleman.
He was not a great man perhaps,
not a genius In any sense Of the word,
not a mighty captain, not a reformer
or a leader Of new departures, but an
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

Tor sALE-And this is a bargain-S5 acre
IL farm, 20 acres tillable, 25 In wood land ana
pasture. One mile from North Bennington,
i-e mile from Ichool. Good IA room house with
good barns with runoing water. Fine
orchard. This farm cut over 40 tons OF
hay last year. With this there are II
cords of wood, all in shed; moving ma
chine, oultiyator, pillow, double wagon,
bugg,. harrow and small tools; tons phos-
plate, rs bushels OF oats, bushels Of timothy;
rs lbs clover, 50 lbs. red top. Price $500; Sl0O0
down Apply to Nash & Hutchins Aft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09
aeUsINEss cAN NevER nE

well done. that is not well understood.
which cannot be without patience.
Our policiesare simple and stralghtfor
ward. We ask your consideration
and patronage. 6ist year National
Life Insurance Company. Montpelier.
VI tMutual) Earle S. Kinslev.
Agent. Rutland. VI.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

- Edward VII. was tact. He was
the master of form, of fash
ion, of etiquette. lie was an
embodiment OF that much misused
word gentleman" an incarnation of
the conventional and the correct. He
was high priest of the gospel Of Gus
tom. With him courtesy was a fine
art and usage was the highest authori-
ty. While his life knew many scan
dals, they were so decorous that they
were forgiven. He was the gentleman
even In his Vices. As Prince of Wales
his role was a difficult one-difficult In
the sense that, while he was next to
the throne and often called upon to
represent the throne, yet he must never
overstep the bounds and assume any
of the prerogatives of the crown. The
universal testimony is that he was let
ter perfect in the role. AS king he
showed another aspect of the same
quality. He was his own foreign min
lister, the first diplomat of Europe.
Here be was in larger field Of form,
the etiquette Of nations. 1t was the
one field which by habit and training
he was best fitted to I'LL. His nice
observance of the proprieties extend
ed to internal affairs. While he was
king in fact as well as name, he never
went beyond the close limits that free
England had set about his Office To
hput 1t In a word, he never made breaks
Despite his punctilious regard for
the formalities, It is said that the late
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09
METHODIST AFFAIRS
Items Of Interest Of Church for Pres
ent Week

Tonight there will BE- a first class
clam chowder supper NJ the church
after $50 Open to all. The Broth.
orhood will meet at the close OF the
supper In the Sunday school room up.
stairs for the speaking aud business
meeting. All men young and old In.
vited to stay for this meeting.
The class meeting Tuesday even.
Ing. On Wednesday afternoon Circle
No. . viii meet at the home OF Mrs
G. w Evans from 3 to . O'Clock.
A rummagc sale will be- held this
week during Thursday and Friday.
Articles should be brought to the
church on Wednesday n possible
The sale will be held In the assembly
hall down stairs. The first quarterly
conference will be held the evening
OF May 81 Will all committees and
officers be ready with reportsg
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

FOR sALE-One of the best building lots
II ln town, corner West Main Street and
Harrison Avenue This lot has front on Maip
Street of 40 feet and depth on Harrison Az
enue of 1871 feet. VIII sell at reasonable price
If whole lot is too large viii sell either
half. For further particulars inquire OF +; II;
Hart. oott
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

For sALE-Egg preserver imported water
a gIass; part waterglass TO 10 parts water.
One pint. enough for ~ dozen eggs, l5c; one
one quart, enough for 25 dozen eggs, 25c one
gallon, enough for 100 dozen eggs, zoe. II re-
quired the waterglass will be put into new
glass fruit jars which will he charged for extra.
4. j. Green, 30i Gage st. 04tzf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

Tor Strawberry plants for sale.
II Warfield, Dunlap SOC per 100 $500 per 1000.
Sample Arlington Dicky Paul Jones Zoe per
100. 300 per 1000; one year old Asparagus roots
at zoe per 100, $3.50 per 1000. All ready now UNI
til June l. Vegetable plants later; Cabbage
about April 10Th; also Caulinower, Celery, Toma-
to, Pepper in season about June Ist AL.
transplanted Harry NJ. Durham 4 Son. Benl
nington, II. f. d. /. Telephone 22l-il. 3ltf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

TOR sALE-Double house on Union st. and
II home place on Silver ST. belonging 10 es-
tate of Mrs. A. C. Bingham. For further par.
ticulars inquire of II. s. Bingham. 4Otf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

Tor SALE--A four cylinder up-todate run
IL about with top and storm front complete.
For demonstration call at IS Cole Avenue
Williamstown, Mass OH
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09
HORSES

Beloher Squires has just arrived
at the GYPSY CAMP with 10 coed
work horses. Come and see them.
Also MADAM SQUIRES. the
Celebrated Palmist, who tells you
all you want to know.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

Tor sALE-The two story frame building
II used for stores on the east side OF Main
Street, North Bennington, Vt, and the double,
two story frame tenement on the south side Of
Houghton street, are offered for sale TO close
the estate of the late Geo. W. Walworth. For
terms and particulars. apply to Franklin Scott,
Administrator, North Remington, VI. 2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09

EOR SALE -The two story frame, slate roof
II ed dwelling No. 202 on west side Depot St.,
in Bennington village. This Is two family
house, comparatively new and desirably locat-
cd. For particulars inquire of Charles n.
Powers, Real Estate Agent, Savings Bank
Building. Btf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-09
Character Study of the
Distinguished Sovereign
Who Was EurOpe's First
Diplomat and Head Of
the Greatest Empire In
History OF the World.
BY JAMES A. EDCERTON.

u VT - = = . =
. ERHAPS the chief trait of King
y Edward VII. was tact. He was
the master of form, of fash
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08
Wood Lake NeWe Items
Continued from page S.

pr
Pat Piper had a narrow escape
Saturday from q serious accident,
having been thrown from a saddle
horse be was riding in town.
Our new agent, Mr.. Band, has
now the respect and esteem of the
community by his pleasant dlspo-
sition and business like methods.
The boosters are talkingo of bold
ing a cowboys reunion this fall but
the knockers and tight wads are
trying to discourage them by howl
ing expense.
Mrs. Ed. Carter returned from
Iowa Sunday morning where she
had been called to the bedside of
her aged mother who was very Ill
but is now doing nicely.
Work has started on the new
! building to be occupied by the
citizens state bank. q. j. White
having the contract to make the
cement blocks and brick for the
same.
This community is glad to see a
progressive young man like g. A.
Ruby in the field for county attor-
ney and will lend its support to his
ultimate victory, as too long a
term of one man is likely to make
an office holder too fat and cum
bersome. Boost for Ruby.
We sympathize with the people
of Valentine in having a dead town
board as we are certainly in the
same fix and our streets which
were to be graded a year ago are
still in a rank CONDITIONAL thro
the broken promises to the people
by aspirants to Office.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08
Contest Notice.
US. Land ONCE. Broken Bow, Nebraska.

US. Land Oflce. Broken Bow, Nebraska.
August 10. 1910. (
A sufficient contest affidavit having been f. d
I'm TINS office by Charles A. Putnam, contestant
against Homestead entry NO.72Tl, =. O3IS1. made
February 81. 1913, for al IF section 32 Township
% \ l;hlIge "a w. 9Th Principal Meridian by
James Nj Cunning, cOnt"stee in which IL Is ~
legged that the said Jam-s VI. DuDnIug has never
established a bona Tide residence Oh the above
DESERT ed land that lie HIS never made any i'm
movements on The land: that he has never cul-
iiyared or used the land in any way. and that
these conditions exist at the pre- sent Tim.
Said parties are hereby notified 70 appear,
RESPOND ana ufier evidence touching salt ailega-
III IN At 10 O'Clock d. M. on September 81. 1910,
before the register and receiver Al the United
States Lane office In Broken Bow. Nebr.
The said contestant having, In a proper am
davit flied August l., 1910: set forth facts
which show that att-r due diligence personal
service Of ihIs notice cannot be made, IL Is
here " ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and prop-r publication.
JOHN REESE, Register.
DARIUS NJ. AMSBERtY. Rec iver.
Record address vi eutrymaD, Thedford. Neb. .
81 At
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE L
1910, the contract for same was
awarded to Joseph w. Moore, of
Omaha, for the contract price of
1885.
Upon due consideration of the ap-
plication of Daniel Hubbard for adj
mittance to the soldiers home at
Grand Island, Neb., same was ap-
proved.
wilerupon the board adjourned
to September IL, 1910.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08
Contest Notice.
U. S. Land Office, Valentine. Nebraska,
September 9, 1910.

u s. Land Office, Valentine. Nebraska,
september 2, 1910.
A sufficient contest afidavit having been flied
in this office Ivy Albert Haley. contestant,
against homestead entry No. 0440i, ser
iii M O4lOi MAZE March 3lst 1900 TO- file West
q of the West Y of Section ~ one, Township,
(5p. north. Range %, " est OI fhe Skin PTInci
lai Meridian, by James Robertson, cOn'estee,
IN which it Is alleged that the said James ROF-
ertsOn has never establish q Il residence upon
ti e S id land within six months after the date OF
entry; that he has not cultivated the said land
as by law required, th.t re has wholly abaii-
dOued the sain Iant and has failed 10 cure his
lacheS to this date.
Said parties arr hereby notified to appear
rPspnI d and offer evidence touching said allega-
I on AT 10 o'clock n. III on Un Ober II. 1910 te-
fore the register and receiver at the United
States Land Once in Valentine. Nebraska.
The saio contestant having. in a proper AMI
davit filed Sept. =. 1910, SIT forth facts which
I ow that after due diligence personal service
Gi this notice can not De made. ii is hereby order
d and directed that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
E. OLSON,
36-4t Receiver
Record address of entryman Norden, Neb.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08
Talk of the Town.

For board and room inquire of
Mrs. Grant Spain.
Miss Edith Adamson is visiting
friends in Merriman this week.
Four carloads of Posts, from lie
to 6Oc. Ludwig Lumber Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parmalee of Rose
bud visited friends in town this
week.
In Lumber we have the largest
stock and the lowest prices.
LUDWIG LUMBER Co.
Miss Helen-Sparks returned last
week from a visit with relatives
in Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan.
H. I. Weinzimmer has taken j..
F. Hunters place as electrician
while Mr.. Hunter runs the city
pumping.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Horribly and
| Cedric returned last week from
Washington state where the two
latter spent the summer.
Attorney A. M. Morrissey re-
turned Tuesday night from his
visit to the old home in New York
state, looking and feeling fine.
Hoxsey had an accident with the
Wright aeroplane at the State fair
Tuesday on his third ascent end
was slightly hurt,h his aeroplane de-
scending onto a stock barn.
Mrs. Jas. Galloway and James
and Leafa returned last week from
Anaconda, Montana, where they
visited Mrs. Galloway's brother
Ben Roberts, during the summer.
Martin Becker, John Shelbourn
Felix No!lette and VIM. Epke, al
prosperous farmers from north
east Table, went to Lincoln the
first of the week to take in the
State Fair.
E. G. Davenport, e. A. Rose
ter, Howard Layport and judge
Walcott returned last week from
a trip to Cheyenne. Wyo. The!
represented Valentine at Frontie
Day.
! A farmer with trusty team AM
big wagon came into town Tues
{ day after dark, Juggling a dea
! auto, loaded with four persons
! which trailed meekly behind th
J old trusty and farm wagon.
DR.. Barnes Of Omaha, the ey
specialist who has been visitin
Cherry county for some ten c
twelve years, will be at Woo
Lake Tuesday the 18th, at til
hotel, till 3 p. M, at which time
good weather, will drive to tt
lake fishing. Don't forget the dat
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08
U. S. Weather Bureau Report
WEEK ENDING SEP. 8, 1910.

WEEK ENDING SEP. 6, 1910.
Daily mean temperature CO
{" Normal temperature 81
Highest temperature S9o.
Lowest temperature As.
Range of temperature 44o.
Precipitation for week p. of an inch.
Average for % years O.4i of an inch.
Precipitation March lst to date l4G6 inches
Average for ~ years 10 Il of an inches.
JOHN J. MCLEAN. Observer.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08

For bowel complaints in children al
ways give Chamberlain Cole, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil.
1t is certain to effect a cure and when
reduced with water and sweetened is
pleasant to take. No physician can pre-
scribe a better remedy. For sale by
Chapman, the druggist.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08

AS usually treated, a sprained ankle
will disable a man for three or four
weeks, but by applying Chamberlain's
Eminent freely as soon as the injury is
received, and observing the directions
with each bottle, a cure can be effected
in from two to four days. For sale by
Chapman, the druggist.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08
C., E. NJ. w. New Time Table.
ROUND:

WEST BOUND:
No. |, 7:I7 p. N. New passenger train.
No. 3, I:35 a. III. Old
No. Ii9, Il:D p. III. Through freight train.
No. 81, 200 p. IN. Local freight train.
s. BOUND:
No. =, 1912 p. IN. New passenger train.
No. 6, sos n. III. Old
No. IlG, 6:20 a.. III. Through freight train.
No. 81, LOO a. III. Local freight train.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08
Pick This Up Quick

Good 4-room house with stone
cellar, for sale cheap. House
strong, we'll built and warm. VI i'll
sell cheap if taken at once. Cash
or terms. A bargain in this. Ask
I. NJ. Rice, Valentine. If
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08

The c. w. Way Co., Architects,
Hastings, Nebraska, will furnish
you with plans and specifications
for any class of building you wish
to erect. Ask them for informa-
ton. lott
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08

In Bradstreet's report of bank clear.
ings for the week ending December 9,
1909, all but ten cities show greater
or less increases. Out of the ten
cities showing decreases, fourt are in
prohibition states. The greatest fall
ing off is in Alabama and Mississippi.
states which adopted prohibition
about a year AGO.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1910-09-08

"Ihave a world of confidence in Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for l have used
it with perfect success" writes Mrs. M,
I. Basford, Poolesville, Md. For sale
by Chapman, the druggist.