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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-10-07
"Proctorsville Vi. Sent. * 1913

"Proctorsville. VT. Sept. 25. 1913.
Col. John II. Mimms. secy.,
Vermont Bar Association.
Burlington. Vermont.
MY Dear SIR
Your letter OF September 10th. in
which you as secretary OF the Yer.
mont Bar association invite me as
governor TO be present at the annual
meeting OF your association to be held
IN Montpelier. October 9TH. was re-
ceiFed. and as well your letter OF
september p. signed by you as sec
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-10-07
OVERWHELMINGLY FOR STRIKE
New Haven Engineers and Firemen
Are Almost Unanimous.

New Haven. Oct. 6.-The New
York, New Haven g. Hartford rail
road officials were informed this az
ternoon that the strike ballot OF the
engineers and firemen on the system
showed sS per cent. voted TO support
the action OF the Adjustment Com
mittee
Assistant Grand Chief Griffing Of
the Engineers Brotherhood. said to-
day that attention would not be paid
70 the open letter Of Gov. Foss of
Massachusetts. given out yesterday.
until after the conference which met
az noon prio- TO calling upon Vice
President Whaley and General Man
ager Bardo.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-10-07
What's the Matter

why do You send your laundry
work out of town When you can
patronize home laundry that EN-.
ployes fifteen people who live and
spend their wages here at home.
ana where the work is as good, il
NOT superior, TO that of the out of
Town man. Is it not fair TO ask you
TO try the home product ? Benning.
ION sanitary Laundry. phone, 9s-W.
l2S North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-10-07
EvARTs' CONDITION CRITICAL
We'll Known Vermont Lawyer Has
Been M Several Montbs

windsor, Oct 6.-Maxwell Evarfs
who has been IN at his home in ms
soWn Tor several months suffering
rom an intestinal trouble. is in a
erltlcal condition tonight and though
no statements have been issued bv
me physicians in attendance it is nm
uers'ood that but little hopes are en-.
'erlained OF his recovery.
Ut. r. H. Carleton OF Hanover. \
- mas been at the Evarts home IN.
uay called here by dangerous SWIM.
toms which developed suddenly. The
patient suffered serious hemorrb.
age OF the nose this afternoon and
late tonight was in a ve-v weatro ~
condition. ''''u
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-10-07

Now is the time for fall planting
OF bulbs. We have an excellent
variety OF Tulips. Hyacinths and DAT
fodils. We import our own bulbs
and offer them TO the flower lovers
az exceptionally low prices. Cut
flowers and floral designs for all oc-
casions. Handsome ferns fer table
decorations. Phone 24g-M. L. {.
HoliOn. Florist 32i School Street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-10-07
COLORADO ENDS SUNDAY BAR
Hotels and Cafes Come Under
Closing Law.

Denver, Oct. 6.-Sale of liquor on
Sunday, or between midnight and 6
a. m, in restaurants or hotels, with
or without meals, was declared
illegal by the Supreme Court today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-10-07
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and wes,a-,
vermont. cloudy with probsbIv -
u" coast tonight and Wednesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
colored Caps.

A rather daring departure has been
made In the matter of boudoir caps.
Aside from the finest Irish linen and
lace OF the same manufacture, colored
ribbons are now being run through
the lace openings at the bottom of the
cap. and in some cases caps OF gayly
colored linen, with white lace, ara
being shown. This is strikingly new.
because of tho fact that white has al
ways been the predominating color
for morning cap In the colored
caps Irish linen Is not being used.
These caps may last. but 1t Ii unlikely.
as milady is discriminating and may
refuse to depart from tha elegant
white linen cap.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
NEED TO BE THOROUGH
BUSINESS MAN OF TODAY MUST
UNDERSTAND BUSINESS.
Complete knowledge ana Keeping
Abreast of the Times Are Now
Absolute Requisites. $40

what the average young man does
not know about business would I'LL a
big book" declared a successful Chi
cage man, I'm many instances he
knows comparatively little about the
line of work he is actually engaged
in. That is why so many young men
fail to get any higher than clerkships
and other low-salaried jobs.
"A few days ago young man APP
piled to me for a position as book
keeper. and he seemed greatly sur
prised when asked him: aa
What do you know about bust
ness?' ~
Why, know all about bookkeep-
Ing, he replied. or ought to. I've
been at it long enough sa1
Can you draw up balance
sheet?' ! asked.
Yes, sir
"Do you understand profit and
loss account?'
Yes, SIR III
Do You know what the law is re-
garding the collection of book debts
and when their collection is barredr
We'll. er-I know something
about It, but could not tell you OF
hand what 1t is
Further questioning brought out
the fact that he had only a general
knowledge of the work he had select
ed as his vocation That young man
will never become an expert office
man. because he hasn't the ambition
to master every detail Of his work.
This is an age of specialization in
business. and to be successful in any
line requires a perfect knowledge OF
every detail connected with that
work
Before a man starts In any kind
of business he should study 1t from
every angle. He should know how to
figure .depreciations; how to check
leakage; he should understand the
corporation tax law. the income tax,
court proceedings relative to the col.
lection of debts, how judgments are
obtained, etc
The same rule applies to mature
business men. too. Unless they keep
abreast of the times and learn new
methods there is always danger that
they may be crowded out by the con-
stantly increasing stress of competi
ton. 1t would be a good plan for ev'
cry Business man, old and young. to
ask himself:
What do you know about bust,
ness 2" r a@
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
HOW TO LAND JOB

as capable of doing good work and is
given the same chance.
THE next time you apply for a Job
remember that the man to whom you
apply is only human. He is trying to
do his best for his firm If you an
swer by mail, write short, strictly
to the point application. Don't be
afraid to state what salary you want,
an II you think you are capable of
holding the position say so and tell
why.
Give one or two references. That
is enough in almost all cases. but give
real references.
In a personal interview try not to
be embarrassed. Be natural, unaf-
fected and truthful. Dress neatly.
Above all. don't try to dictate to the
man who is employing .-ou."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
Some Advice That Is Well Worth
Keeping in Memory for Fu-
ture Use.
NEATNESS ALWAYS AN ASSET
overdressing Almost as Bad as IN
tidiness, in the Eyes of Prospect
I've "5ossv-AIways Fatal TO
KNOCK" Firms One Has
Just Left.

A Chicago authority on the subject
gives some good advice to persons
hunting jobs. He tells in a straight
forward manner how you should dress
and deport yourself If you would make
favorable impression and get 9
chance to show what you can do.
i am the manager of the employ
ment department of a large wholesale
house." he said. Il have had the DO
sition for seven years, and as my firm
employs over 800 people, some of my
observations on how to get job may
prove valuable to the man or girl who
is in search of employment. Per
haps, too, | may be able to answer a
question that annoys SO many people:
Why didn't / land that job?'
Il engage people for many depart
ments, ranging from office boys at 50
week to clerks at SIS. The higher
positions are mostly through promo
tons or are given to men known per
sonally to the firm, who do not have
to apply for positions through my de
partment Occasionally. though. en-
gage men as statesmen or sales man
ayers whose salaries average $4,000
or $4,000 year. The girls / engage
range from file girls at IS week to
'stenographers and private secretaries
at SIS and $40.
THE man | employ must be neat
His clothes need not be fine. On the
contrary, il they are too good or toe
ornamental / am suspicious and dc
not employ him. But he must be neat
clean and agreeable looking do not
want dude as my firms represents
tive. Neither do want men who have
run down heel, Iong, untrimmed hair
and a general air of being down and
out M
THE questions I put to the appli
cant are few. Usually his method oil
answering is as important az his an
swer If his voice is low and courte
GUS, il he has had only few positions
in the last few years and has plausibls
reasons for leaving them, If he is am
bitiors and earnest and seems to fiji
in with the sort of men l am employ
ing in his department engage him.
1.-THE man who knocks his last firm
and starts in to tell how poorly he
was treated and to give away trade
secrets never gets a position. He
wouldn't last long IL he did and then
he would knock us when he left.
Il like young men, but middle
aged man with a good record is just
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
COMPETITION AND PAY ROLLS
Investigation Concerning Effect Of
Minimum Wage Scale Has Re-
veaIed Some New Features.

Danger in competition across state
lines is frequently urged by opponents
OF the minimum wage against its feas-
fair, they hold, to ask manufacturer
In q state where the minimum wage
prevails to compete with one In the
next state, where 1t does not apply.
The prepayment of the minimum wage
principle answers by saying that the
payment OF a living wage increases
the workers efficiency. and. further.
that any state would be better of
without an industry that pays starva-
ton wages The answer, however, is
too general, according to Mary w.
Dawson, secretary of the Massachu-
sets commission on minimum wage
boards She proceeds. in the Survey,
to argue by concrete instances that
such competition would not endanger
the manufacturer, since he is already
subject to a similar effect within his
own state because OF divergent wages.
When the Massachusetts commits
sion investigated the subject 1t had an
examination made of the books of
fifty-seven candy factories. laundries
and retail stores. The result showed
that no principle nor tendency, either
according to the size OF the establish
ments, the location or the class of
trade to which they catered underlay
the variations in wage scales. For
two instances among many, factory
that made cheaper grade of candy
paid higher wages than its neighbor,
which received better rate for its
product; and department store in a
small city paid higher wages than
many Boston stores. In the laundries
were similar discrepancies. Every
employer seemed to pay for his labor
what he thought Tt was worth mys-
terieus term that no employer was
able to elucidate. Chicago News.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
GET RIGHT TO WORK

were poured into the grinder from the
second story, the grinder being locat-
ed in the first 1t was Henry's duty
to attend the grinder while his father
fed the apples into the mill from the
floor above. One morning they went
to work, and. as the story goes, the
father shoyeled the apples into the
mill and waited for the horse to turn
it. There being nothing doing. he
called down to his son to start the
horse, but received no reply. Think
ing that Henry might obey him, he
shoveled more apples into the mill,
but as they did not disappear, he
called more sharply to his son below.
Finally he lost patience and demand
ed. Henry, what are you doing?" and
the reply came back after a moment
or too, "Wa'al, father. I'm beginnin' to
get ready" st
Henry's reply is invariably the an
swer Of the procrastinator He is be-
ginning to commence to get ready,
and the time consumed in this pain
full elaboration prevents him, nine
times out of ten. from connecting
with the proposition and making a
success of 1t. The writer hopes that
the boys who read this paper will not
answer as Henry did. but rather IAN
right. father. here she goes"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
Procrastination Always One of
the Worst of the Vast Tribe
of Bad Habits.
CERTAIN TO BRING FAILURE
Too Often Acquired In Youth and
Becomes a Fixture That Can Not
Be Shaken OH-Never Defer
Task That Has to
Be Done.

Someone has called the Spaniard
"the man of tomorrow" because he is
forever putting Off what he should do
today Yet the Spaniard is not the
only proscratinator. They are to be
found all over the world. No village
is so small but that 1t contains some
one who has gained for himself the
reputation of always putting off
things"
Procrastination is a habit, acquired
by consulting ones own preferences
and pleasures. 1t Is a habit that
grows until the man who has 1t. is
never ready to act at the proper time.
This habit has spelled failure for hun
dreds of men who otherwise might
have been successes in life.
Like all other habits, procrastina-
ton is easily acquired in youth. The
boy In school constantly defers a task
until he is up against 1t, and then he
is not able to perform 1t as he should.
He gets through with his examina-
lions, for instance, "by the skin Of his
teeth" yet congratulates himself on
his luck. He fancies this luck will
carry him through life. So he pro
crastinates in his employment or in
his vocation.
Down In little New England VII
lage there was boy who procrasti-
mated In school, In his studies, about
his fathers mill, and in whatever po-
sition he was placed until he was
known as "Good-for-Nothing Henry"
His father owned cider mill. sort
of two-story affair. where the apples
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
Long and Short Hours Of Work.

Men who work long hours-for ex-
ample, those who toll IL hours at a
stretch, seven days in the week
should be interested in the assertion
OF DR.. Coils of the British home Of
ice that the trade unionfst is, from
an economic point of view, too prodl-
gal of his labor. Speaking at a recent
conference, under the auspices OF the
British Institute of Hygiene, when
"The Health OF the Factory Worker"
was considered. DR.. Coils said that
the experience of some OF his big en-
ployers Of labor had taught them that
to secure full economic value the
working week should not exceed AZ
hours. Explaining his meaning, DIR.
Coils said there was an economic
value to every hour person worked.
and that value decreased In proper
tion to the hours worked
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
MUST BE A JUDGE OF MEN
No Fixed Rule Possible for Person
Responsible to His Firm for
Extending Credit.

The credit man has no fixed rule.
He must be reader Of human nature.
This was illustrated recently when the
manager of big company called in
his credit man to talk over some pros
pective business. He gave some In
teresting sidelights on human nature.
"It's this way" said the latter in
explaining his method. IF I went by
rule or precedent, would often stick
the firm. For instance: A year or SO
ago | was sent down to look over a
concern that had every appearance of
being prosperous and the kind we
wanted to cultivate. The proprietor
had been a manager and had just gone
into business for himself. He was
one of the snippy kind, cut you off
quick, you know, the kind that makes
the clerks step about.
well. that line of conduct did very
well for subordinates. maybe, but he
made the mistake of trying it on his
customers When they hesitated in a
purchase, he'd snap words back at
them. They didn't like 1t. You can't
QT1Fc q UdLIOu. OO nSul GU NAlr@S OAsA-
ness for himself wasn't going to be a
success with this man and turned
him down. gave him a mighty limited
line Of credit.
Another instance: l went into a
town where a country youth had
bought an old established store some
what run down. He didn't have much
stock al had no money. hung
around for couple of days and talked
1t over with him and with his friends
and neighbors. Then told him to cut
loose for whatever he wanted.
my Judgment was justified in a
few months The boy wasn't trained
business man like the one had turn
ed down. but he had tact and friends
and the tact made him more friends.
He understood his environment. He
sold good goods and kept hts word
with everybody. In couple of years
that young plodder had cleared $s.-
0o0"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02

Write notes In the name of your
child, inviting the little ones to come
to play and bring their mothers upon
the day and date and hour designated.
Use the party stationery IL you can
get 1t. Serve cocoa with whipped
cream, or marshmallow in each cup;
whole wheat bread sandwiches, birth
day cake (either sunshine or angel
food and ice cream Peppermint
kisses are harmless. or what Is known
as kindergarten" candies.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02

A bride partakes of breakfast or any
refreshments served after the cere-
mony in all the glory Of her bridal
robe When she appears in her tray
cling gown 1t is to leave the house i'm
mediately. Announcement cards
should be engraved
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
A RrIde.to-Re,a QuerIes.

Is 1t proper for the bride to como
to the wedding breakfast or any re-
past after the ceremony in her bridal
dress? Or should she leave the
guests and change for her travelling
dress first? Should announcement
cards be engraved?-Minnie.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
Improved Life Rats.

Deck benches that have been in.
stalled on the steamers of one trans
atlantic line can be converted into
life RATS to carry six persons by rails
ing lower portions to level with the
seats, where they lock automatically
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02

Any evening dress is suitable for
the occasion you mention. Gloves are
usually removed when one is seated
for refreshments and put on after
ward. Place cards bear the name OF
the guest who is to occupy the seat,
and are to be taken IL the guest
wishes, They are often hand-painted
or otherwise elaborate, and in that
case are intended as souvenirs or IA.
vors. A plain card with name OF
guest in Ink answers every purpose
and some hostesses have their mono
gram on plain cards for use as place
indicators, writing the name OF the
guest themselves. sometimes adding
the date IL 1t is very special occa-
sion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
Points in Etiquette.

am invited to a reception, from
$3.50 to ten o'clock, ard after that
dancing. | am puzzled as to how |
should dress. If gloves are worn,
are they removed just before you go
in for refreshments? About place
cards. are they to help find ones
place at the table, and are they taken
or left by the plate when one has fin
ished?--A. l.. D.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
contume for Matron 81 Honor.

shall appreciate your telling me
few things about wedding. 1t Is
to be simple home wedding at eight
o'clock in the evening. and the bride
is to marry in travelling suit. What
should the matron of honor wear?
Does she have to wear a travelling
suit, too? If not, would a white lib
erty satin do7-E. p. AfF
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02

A completely equipped laundry car
has been installed on Russian rail-
road for the use of troops while trav-
cling or in the field
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
Raskets for Basket Social.

viii you kindly suggest some way
to shape basket for basket social?
/ would like to have something new
or odd. And also, will you please tell
me some coIors that would be nice?
Anxious.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
The Proper Thing to Do.

Have received invitations to a tea,
musicale and reception, each on a
visiting card. / wish to accept. How
shall answer in each case?
Do make calls afterward, and how
soon "A. B. C. d.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02

The matron of honor would certain
ly outshine the bride II she wore a
white satin gown. A white serge or
broadcloth would be better or a pretty
light gray or tan reception dress.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02

You can buy. all kinds of dainty
baskets very cheaply, those Of Japan
ese manufacture made of wistaria are
lovely. They may also be made OF
crepe tissue paper braided tightly and
sewed into shape. Any colors are
pretty. Choose what suits you best!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02

Use note paper or correspondence
cards and accept or regret, as is your
intention. Use the third person in re-
plying, but do not use your visiting
card; it is not good form. Mako a
call within the month
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
A Four.YearoId,s birthday.

Will you kindly inform me how !
should celebrate my child's fourth
anniversary, and what should l have
for a lunch--or what 10 best?--A Con-
slant Reader.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02

We extol ancient things, regardless
Of our times.-Tacitus. ~ =
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-02
From a Boy.

Do you see any harm in two boy
chums kissing when they meet and
when alone with each other? Do you
think boy should pay party calls"
when he must work each day?-A Boy
Reader.
I think it Is strictly up to the boys
II they wish to kiss, let them. There
is nothing wrong In 1t. and I think
the most beautiful sight / ever saw
was the way an only son always en-
braced his father. Seems to me II a
boy accepts hospitality, that no could
find time on Sunday afternoon or eve
ming TO pay o party call. N
MADAME MERRf.
The daily sentinel., 1913-09-25
Vedder's Grandson Injured by
Horse; 65-Mile Dive to
Doctor; Bone Set Without Ether

Sherman Moore, 17-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Moore and a
grandson of Commissioner and Mrs.
B. w. Vedder of this city. underwent
narrowing experience Tuesday. ac-
cording to messages received here
from Phoenix, Ariz., where the Moore
family now reside.
Young Moore was saddling his
horse at the ranch 65 miles from
Phoenix, which is owned by Mr..
Moore and John Corcoran of De
Beque. His horse reared with him
and fell on him, making serious
fracture of his right leg and sprain-
ing his shoulder. He was placed in
a vehicle and rushed toward Phoenix
as rapidly as possible. Mr.. Moore,
coming in from the city. met the par
ty short distance from his ranch
and accompanied them on their way.
Because of the rough roads. the hors-
es had to walked the entire distance,
and it was IA hours before they fin
ished the trip.
The daily sentinel., 1913-09-25
WAL TER GILBERT, L|NEMAN,
ELEC7R0CUTED; LIVE WIRE
Drops Twenty Feet From Pole When $500
Volts Pass Throug II Bod Deputy Coro-
ner Callahan Will Hold no Inquest

XYJAIjTER r. GILBERT, 6o7 North Seventh, telephone
w nernan, eecrocued the Home Manufacturing
Investment Companys planning mill O'Clock this morning
when 23oo volts from electric companys wire passed
through him.
lust how the accident occurred will probably be known
but believed that repairing trouble with the phone
lines where the light power crossed he inadvertently touched
live wire which we'll insulated When found at the
the pole there evidence that he had fallen and his
right hand burned black where with the wire
The 'uice burned great ragged hole in the glove he
Mr. Gilbert leaves wife and small child the latter being
entered the Better Babies today Mrs Gilbert to
her husband the fair grounds o'clock She
formed of his death shortly before
The deceased is son of NJ W. Gilbert and brother OF Mil
lard Gilbert He formerly employed by Wadsworh Sons
deveman and has been with the telephone company for
years.
Deputy Coroner F. Callahan who is acting dur
ing illness Coroner Yunke called but decided that
inquest will be necessary The funeral arrangements have
been made
Mr.. Gilbert a soninlaw of A Norine pioneer resident
of the city.