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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21
DELIGHTFUL DINNER
Mr.. and Mrs. n N. Williams Enter
tain on Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Williams enter
tanned Tuesday evening at their
home on Elm street in honor Of the
thirty-hfth anniversary OF their mar
riage.
The house was beautifully decora
ted with pink carnations and smilax.
There were thirty-two guests at din
ner which was served at $3.50 at
small tables. Favors for the men
were red carnations and white carna-
lions for the ladies.
Following dinner, widow was play
ed, the prizes being won by Mrs. G.
p. Endress, Mrs. Charles Williams of
Dorset and Walter Madison.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21
CITIZENS CAUCUS
viii Be Held at Apollo Hall Wednes-
day Evening, Feb. %

The legal voters of the Village of
Bennington are hereby warned to
meet at Apollo hall in said village
on Wednesday, February 2Sth, A. d.,
1912 at 7:45 p. M.
First. To regularly nominate candi
dates for village Offices to be voted
for at the annual meeting to be held
on March 10, 1912.
Second. To transact any other
business found proper when met.
All citizens of this village, who are
interested in the honest and econom
ical administration of its affairs are
welcome to voice and vote in this
caucus.
Il. T. Griswold,
G. w. Soule,
Joseph Pellerin.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21
CLARK DELEGATES
Missouri Unanimous For Him But
Fights Over State Ticket

Joplin, Mo-, Feb. 21.--After an all
afternoon fight on the floor of the
convention caused by the effort of
David A. Ball of Bowling Green a
candidate for the gubernatorial nom.
nation to oppose the slate agreed up.
on by party leaders the democratic
state convention late yesterday elect
ed eight delegates at large to the
Baltimore convention, each with half
vote. Each of the 16 COMPRESSION.
al districts chose their delegates to
Baltimore. Balls fight to stop what
he termed gag rule and Cannonism'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21

gers so far as we have heard were
injured materially. II will probably
DC two days at least before trains can
De operated through the tunnel owing
70 the heat of the fire which prevents
men doing necessary work. Mean.
ume we are transferring trains over
the Boston and Albany and by other
routes" ''''0'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21
NOTICE

Tomorrow being washington's
birthday and a legal holiday, there
viii be no issue Of The Evening Ban.
ner. The business office will be
open from 3 to IL but will be closed
in the afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21
WEATHER FORECAST
Probabilities for This Section for the
Next "a Hours.

For eastern New York and western
Vermont rain or snow tonight and
Thursday morning followed by fair.
Heavy snow in north portion. Warm
er tonight. Colder Thursday. Eas.
terly gales shifting to northwesterly
Thursday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21
Under Way Why Not Attend The

the interest of thu children and for
tbs highest welfare Of tbs tswn. l
remain.
Very sincerely yox1.
Mason 8. Stone,
superintendent Of Education.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21

Awfully 6enghted.
Dash-Is he so very ignorant? Flash
Ignorant? Why. actually he doesn't
even know cure for colds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21
MUSICAL RECITAL PROGRAM
Entertainment to be Given Tomorrow
EVENING


Evening
The following Is the program to
be given at the Second Congregation.
al church tomorrow evening by David
Roberts. organist: Royal Dadman.
basso cantante; Miss Bessie Eadle
vlolinist; James c. Morton. tenor:
and Harrison Potter pianist
Perpetual Notion Bohm
Miss Eadle
(a) Come and Trip IT, Handel
OBJ "Psyche,"-- paladllhe
(cl Der Erlkonig."- Schubert
Mr.. Dadman
Arr WI Arise and 70 to my
Father" (From Prodigai SOM
Mr. Morton-Mr Roberts at the organ
"Rlgoletto Fantastic List
Mr.. Potter
Reolt-"From the Rage Of the TEN.
pest" Handel
Air-"Hear Mel We Winds and
Waves"
Mr. Dadman-Mr Roberts at the organ
"Czardas, ~ Romanoff
Miss Eadle
(al Love, Have Won You" Ronald
tbl Il Hear You Calling Me-
Marshall
Mr. Morton
(a) "Mammy's Song Ware
OBJ "Supposln' ~ Treyalsa
(c) THE Pipes OF Gordou's Men,
Hammond
Mr. Dadman
Duet-"rheFisherman."- Gubussy
MIR. Morton-Mr Dadman
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21

Washington, Feb. 21.-The Under
wood chemical tariff bill passed the
House today by vote Of IT'S to 127.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-21
CHEMICAL BILL PASSED

Got Through the House Today With
Majority Of 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
Pity the Poor AutomobI,lst,

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch.
SLY yesterday I was obliged TO ap-
Ply my emergency brakes twice and
TO bring my automobile 10 dead
stop once within one block on account
OF children. who not alone play In
the street, but deliberately step in mo
path OF machines, trusting to their
agility to get out OF harms way, as
II is almost upon them.
a week or so ago l was proceeding
cast on Broad Street There came
ielsureiy across 1t at Eighth team
OF mules hitched to a big dump wagon.
the driver a negro. negligcntlv hold
Ing his reins and looking backward
lie paid no attention whatever to my
signal, but looked iu9olentIy when
nc heard 1t. and proceeded. while I
was forced to turn Into Eighth Street
to avoid collision 7 called the at
tention OF sergeant OF police, who
was standing at tho corner, to tho
infraction OF the rules. He said: "t1n.
wei. IT didn't hurt you That's what's
the matter with you fellows: you want
everything your own way" To my
question: what is the traffic ordi-
nance for?" he deiEncd no reply.
Tho negro driver either dashcs along
the street at brcak-neck speed not
caring for anything, or. ms in the
case cited above. holds his rclns loosely
or not at all. letting the animal take
its own course. This Is true also OF
dairy wagon drivcrs-palp ablc infrac-
tons OF the ordinance-but who has
ever heard OF an arrest on that ac-
count? But let the automobilist
deviate ono iota, and 1t Is anathemn.
I care nothing for tho spcedcr. tho
careless or the incompetent Send
every one OF them to jail: but Elvc
the automoblfst his rights. He is no
more of roadhog than the horse
driver, behind whom I have had to
creep many n weary block in city and
country, nor does his machine raise
any more dust
have my doubts as to whether this
will see tho light in your publication,
as II seems to be the SO to put every
driver In the same pot. Pity the poor
nMtomObilist. p
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
-----------------
THE HELPING HAND.

The need OF 4 matrDn 10 assist, by
her wisdom and womanly charity. in
caring for the unfortunate female Of
Tenders who fall within the province
of the police. has come upon Rich
mond along with the other grave re-
sponsibilittes of metropolitan life. 1t
has remained for the women of the
community TO point out this need and
bring their influence to bear upon Sc
curing 1t. Surely no greater areu-
ment should be cedcd. In part the
care and protection OF hayward and
straying girls has been undertaken by
the Associated Charities. But this
work should be assumed by the city
The often fatal consequences of a
single slip from the paths of rectitudo
could frequently be avoided by the
sympathy and counsel of a woman at
the time when 1t Is most needed.
Where ignorance and youth arc the
causes Of indiscretion, advice can mean
far more than the harshcr punishment
that Gesults in permanent disgrace
In this connection the work accom-
plishcd ~ devoted women who. night
after night. wait in the courts OF New
York to lend a helping hsnd to .nrst
Offenders" affords AN Inspiring ex-
ample of how much guidance can do
TO remedy the errors of those who are
not hardened criminals, but only the
chance unfortumates OF folly. II is con
scrvntion in human life. In .>ew York
it has resulted in home ana an
organized effort to help those who
have fallen
We trust that the commissioning viii
snswer this call by creating the Office
of matrou and nlling it with an Of
heer Of the highest character ana
abiIity In a thousand practical wuys
IL would tend to make more humane
the lot Of women Offenders This ideal
OF saving and making sound, instead
of branding and sending to disgrace a
soul TINT in spite of misfortune. or
even vice. has s,ill in 1t The divine
potcntialitics OF 4 good life, is one of
the MODEST achievements Of modern
social endcavor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
uNpEnwooD CANNOT WIS.

The Times Dispatch holds the high
est regard for the personal character
of oscar Underwood and for his SER
vices to the Democratic party and TO
the country But it does not believe
that his qualities and reputation have
would make him an available candidate
with which to carry the election lie
is not available because he cannot win.
Ills appeal to the whole country is not
vote upon which Democratic success
depends Doubtless he could carry the
South, but SO can any Democrat Aud
in the doubtful States upon which the
election will turn he has none of the
power of Woodrow Wilson In New
Jersey. In New York. in ohio, he would
not have the weight that Wilson's
success has demonstrate attaches TO
his claim.
underwoods record has been ono of
clear. sane, constructive Legislation He
has had no executive experience. He
has none of tho prestige or personal
popularity that must be part of the
equipment Of the Democratic nominee
He is not known In the sense that
means votes. He Is not yet presi-
dental timber in that he does not un-
derstand or appeal to the peculiar
psychology of the American people.
lie has done nothing that would make
him loom large In the public eye lie
could not stand fast .:ainst the at
tempted Discrimination OF the United
states by the brazen demagoguery of
Theodore Roosevelt,
Neither his speeches nor his writings
have given evidence OF the abilities
that Will be demanded by the pre-
election campaign. lie does not meas
ure up to the single standard that
should govern the choice of candidate
by the Baltimore convention, namely.
his availability to win the election by
carrying the pivotal States that must
be carried. His services have been
worthy OF great praise, but they can
best he continued in the position for
which he has shown his fitness Wood
row Wilson'S record and his person
ality ana national appeal are guar
antee that he has the qualities I'm
derwood lacks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12

paper His wireless sputtcrcd the news
that 500 moro OF his branded delegates
mad been stolen from the fold Smoke
ioomed on the port bow. The rumble
of the Steam Roller came to HIS ears.
Chicago NIFTY miles away!" lie arose
IN his seat and began to speak. Ex-
trns fluttered crom n million presses.
He was rcciting the third term
soliioquy that Gil Pinchot had taught
him in lar off Malta. He cried Give
ME the nomination, or give en-"
suddenly his boom blew up. Like a
bolter from the blue he settled upon
tho pallid convention. The chairman
was rooted to the spot MY country.
tits of me" with these words
This thrilling narrative will be con-
cludcd with some kind Of dull thud
about the end of next week inter
lncnt private. No flowers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
On the Spur Of the Moment
By Roy X. Moulton
On the Nile.

On the Nile.
like to loaf around awhile
mon the ancient River Nilo.
And hunt the graceful crocodile
Like famous tourists do.
The pyramids I'd like To see.
The mummies. too appeal to me.
Ia like TO find old ptolemy,
And get an interview.
Ia like to converse with that mink.
mat GIBSON girl they called the
And try to weld some solid links
Bctwecn the past and now.
she is the only woman vino
Can keep her lips sealed. tightly. too.
y fact we must allow.
ia like to ask some question that
Would throw light ON her habitat
pid Cleopatra wear rat
And chew her gum at the show?
wear four-foot bonucts. then the
style.
Along the placid Rive Nile?
Did hutpins pierce the rank and nlc
AS they passed TO and fro?
Did sunfragets rise in that day
Ana have their bricks Of ancient
Did common people have to pay
a., 49, Pticts Tor thti. meat
w ere Is. Il l.. producm" plays?
Was Lillian Russell then the craze?
was Goodwin seeking Gancccs?
We're chorus girls discreet?
was Kaiser Wilhelm talking fight?
Did frightened folks stay up all night
re watch for comets 20 their flight?
Did old Wurzburger low?
II her determination slips.
And Mrs Sphinx unsoals her lips.
she may give us somc good straight
tips
On things we'd like TO know
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12

Mayor Gaynor says lawlessncss in
New York must stop Lawbreakers
Will probably take this MS another of
the remarks OF Epictctus and let 1t
sc Mt that
Kansas father has named his
trlplets Initiative, Referendum and
Recall. 1t Will bother the folks some
to pick out nicknames for those Kids.
y Missouri judge has decided that
barber is not an artist. That judge
must have received Il ran fence hair
cut some time or other.
Alaska has had an open winter.
Next time Alaska will please shut Its
winter up and keep IT to itself.
Detective Burns is 10 he drama
tied. If there IL anything In n name
Turns ought to make q hot show
The Italians and Turks have invent
cd something unheard OF before in
shape of noiseless war
a wise Eastern paper remarks that
tho present political campaign but
ters no parsnps. Then again few
people have any parsnips to butter
o. any butter to butter them with.
Harpcr's Weekly has found a way
TO tell the ago of fish. but 4, stiil re-
mains for somebody 20 find out
way to tell the age OF some of the
ola Holsters along Broadway
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12

the majesty of the Law. don't be-
ilevc that Judge Massie anticipated
any such trouble, If lie did. then he
Is responsible for the death OF his
fellow workers
To mo it appcars-and It is reason-
able-that this distressing affair was
brought on by bad feeling and too
much suspicion OH tho part OF somo
of the officers OF tho court. and
think that jury who gave Claude Allen
only fifteen years deserves a great
deal of credit. They have shown their
manhood regardless of public opinion.
and when the time comes when a man
Is denied the right TO be tried by II
Jury OF his peers. may God vanish all
the people from the face OF the earth,
Tor there would be no Justice then.
nope the Aliens will get fair trial,
and that their wives and children Will
be considered well as others, and
that they will not be limited to "a.
pig In the pen and a COW In tho stall :,
for they-the wives-arc no more re-
sponsiblc for the acts of their hus-
bands than we arc.
J. c. GOODBYE. JR.
Gordonsvi!le. Va. Juno 10, 1912
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
Yours very truly.
RAWLINGS IMPLEMENT CO.
The pe.ky. pe.t,rerou. soar,or,

TO the Editor of Tho Times ID Dispatch:
Sir,-I note an article In your paper
by PLUG on the English sparrow. 1
have seen these pests draw young
bluebirds out of their nest and XIII
them The cardinal seems to DO their
special aversion.
have seen scores of them driving
these birds away. a president OF
one OF our railroads says their nests
arc a menace TO the dcpots. being set
on fire by tho sparks.
Tho Baltimore fire was 1doubtcdly
spread by their many nests in tho
caves of the houses. catching fire from
the sparks.
have seen them destroy stacks OF
wheat in the fields.
Note the filthy condition OF the
houses where their nests are built.
Our native birds are being driven off
by these useless pests l heartily IN
dorse your correspondents suggestion
that n premium he offered for Eng
fish sparrow scalps.
Some writer calls them winged rats,
most appropriate name for them.
swat the uparrow."
SWATTER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
juno.


Sweet. balmy June: the summer rests
On hill and dale so fair;
Tho LEAKAGE and the flowers wild
Are scattered everywhere.
The little airs that softly beat
Against the petals fold,
A how'ry fragrance carry far
Ger sea. DER field and void. :.
The breezes stir among tho trees
That whisper softly, sweet;
Two lovers. strolling down the lane,
These airy greetings meet
BY day the sunshine on the grass
Lies. seas of yellow light:
The timid stars far in the dome
Bedeck the Silly night.
The droning bees, the humming- birds
Arc fitting round the rose;
To them It Yields Its nectar sweet,
AS on the stem IT glows.
The brooklet wanders thro' the mead,
Beneath the grasses fair;
Tho clouds drop benedictions down,
And man is freed from care.
And whcp seek the woodland dells,
Soft-neckcd by yellow beams.
Methinks the sweetest month of all
Is June, the month of dreams.
FRANK MONROE BEVERLEY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
WHY They Won't Exhibit.

To the Editor OF The Times ispatch
Sirs-Our attention is called to ar
ticlc on page IL. headed Dealers May
stop Exhibits at Fair" of your issue
June 8. 1919.
We think 1T desirable that our po-
sition should be placed before your
readers. You refer. when you men
ton our name. TO tho cost as tho ex-
elusive reason why we should favor
nonattcndance at tho fair. We want
TO give you specifically happening at
the last Richmond Fair and which has
ito weight In causing us to reach our
de cision. Our Mr.. H. - Harrison is
willing to take affidavit that the fol-
lowing Is true:
1t seems that tho Raleigh. y. c..
Fair was held the week following
Richmond Fair last yen:. and 1t was
necessary for us to use the same ma
ehinery that was exhibited at Rich
mond at Raleigh. The goods could
not DO shipped before Saturday pre-
ccding the Monday at tho opening of
the Raleigh Fair. Mr.. Harrison got
our exhibit on the drays. and was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
QUERIES &
ANSWERS
svvcethcnrts and Law.

should young man seek an en-
Easement TO go driving with "a Young
indy before he has asked permisslnn
to 80 with her? How often should
ne call before asking permission TO
go with hcr? II person is under
sentence OF Imprisonment and il is
iouhd that ne has committed muir
der in tho same State. can no claim
10 serve the pcnitentiary sentence be-
ore he Is tried ana eicctrocutcd for
the murder?
Your first questions come better I'm
the realm OF the Justly celebrated MISC
beatrice Fairfax. and we have no H.
ccense TO practice In the courts OF love.
However. we may inform you thar
There Is no society" habit OF asking
a young ladys permission TO go wifi
heT. and that this sort OF arrange
mcnt is confined to young persons who
have steady company" and who walk
out with young men. There IS no
objection to asking an engagement for
Il drive at any time after the BEGIN
Ming OF your acquaintance with the
young lady, nor is There any settled
number of times you must call be-
fore seeking permission to go win
hcr,' whatever that may mean
There would be no d!mculty about
trying the person YOU mention. and.
on conviction. executing him without
reference TO his sentence OF imprts-
onmcnt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
A job Worth while.

They say that every little boy
Has got the chance some day TO be
The President of this great land.
And that Job certainly looks good
TO mo.
never used to think I'd care
To he the President belluZ
From what IA heard it seemed to me
Tho hardest job thai ever was
But / read sumpiu' yesterday
That changed my mind about the
thing:
I'm going to be the President
When ! grow up, or bust. by ling.
You SEQ the papers say. bckuz
He Is man of such great fame.
He gets silver annyul pass
To every big league baseball game.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
WILLIAM NonTlIKnr.

Richmond has suffered a rricvous
loss In the sudden death of William
Northrop To his friends and family
wc extend our deepest sympathy They
arc nled with the sorrow OF per-
sonol bereavement But this sorrow
must be somewhat lightened by the
knowledge that the sincere ana wide
spread expressions of regret heard
from fellow citizens who knew him
only by his works tell OF the honor
and esteem IN which he was held Ills
going is mourncd by all who recog-
nlzed in him a great and potent force
for good in this community The re-
mord Is only tempered by the knowl-
edge that his life is not robbed OF
Its fruits by death.
william Northrop's contribution to
the welfare of his city is told IN two
words-honesty and courage His
executive ability, his constructive bust
ness genius and his broad-minded
grasp 81 modern affairs were founded
upon these two qualities. Entrusted
with great public interests he re-
gardcd them rs real trust to be fur
thered 10y frankness, sincerity and
square dealing, and by no ether means.
When he assumed the tangled respon-
sib!lities left by his predecessors.
Richmond had Just cause to regret the
Ill too familiar methods by which
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
sr,rIsrics ANn nlcK y1nDs.

While there is a back yard there
o. au opportunity OF escape from tho
Increasing cost OF living Those who
dwell In flats or apartments arc with
cut hope Such IS the teaching OF tho
chief OF one Of our financial and In
dustrial weather bureaus
The soul of this eminent s,nustl-
clan and business forccaster as he has
studied his harometers OF business and
Industrial tendencies during the past
hfteen years. has been troubled by
seeing the population tine constantly
rising, while the production Inc re-
manned stationary In other words.
there have been moro people happen
Ing along each year to consume ham
ana eggs and other articles OF staple
diet, but, alas! each year has brough,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-12
TIE SHORT BALLOT IN STATE
GOVERNMENTS

"a short ballot In the selection OF
administrative officers as a means for
msuring closer scrutiny in the seloc-
ton of public officials and for fixing
and centrali2ing responsibility"
This is a plank In tho new platform
OF the Ohio Democrats. 1t includes
the commission form OF government
ana the election OF two state officers
ernor-thc others to be appointivc
That Is what tho short ballot means
That principle is slowly gaining
ground. but 1t has come to stay. Its
success in city government proves that
1t would work well In state govern
mont. To adopt it would be to secure
better administration. because rcspon-
sibilty for administration is conccn-
trated and not diffuscd. When the APP
.poiEting power is vested In n single
officer who Is amenablc to the popular
will In an election. better officers will
DC secured. Expert knowledge would
be substituted for political pull. The
head of the agricultural department in
Ia short ballot state would be an ex-
pert in agriculture; the head of the
department OF education would be an
expert; the head Of the military de-
portmcnt would be trained soldier.
The principle might be carried on in
definitely through various depart
ments. The executive or appointing
power would select experts to as great
a degree as practicable. because the
more expert government Is the more
satisfactory IT is to the people.
The time and tho energy OF the
people is conserved under n short bal
lot state government. because under
it tho number of elections and tho
number Of candidates would he greatly
reduced. The people would only have
10 hear the candidates for the exccu-
tive positions. whereas now they have
to listen to many candidates for many
Places, and are confused as TO tho
proper men to put into tho proper
places