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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
Seeking Higher Grades.

The General Supply Committee tries a.
far as possible 10 avoid standardizing on
any particular make. 1t has specifications
prepared. and bidding is thrown open TO
the public. And the bids received on
every article on which a contract is let
are printed for public distribution. Some
times the lowest bidder does not get the
contract because II is the consistent aim
Of the committee TO negotiate for bet
ter and more satisfactory grade OF sup
plies for each year, in order 10 more
nearly meet the needs and requirements
of the service, In the belief that the pur-
chase of an inferior quality Of supplies.
even at cheaper prices. is false economy.
Sometimes the committee has little
trouble with the head OF department,
who believes that he ought to be allowed
10 spend his appropriation az he sees ut.
hut this does not occur very often. be-
cause the General Supply Committee Is
composed. as a rule. OF the men in charge
OF the supplies OF the various depart
ments.
IA a result Of the work Of the commit
tee comparisons show that the general
schedule for the fiscal year 1910. In com
na,,tion with the various departmental
schedules for 1900. showed decreased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
WOMEN IN LABOR PARADE
Trade Union League to Partici-
pate-May Have Floats.

The Labor Day committee OF the Wom-
ems Trade Union League, whose affiliated
unions have for years made u good show
ing in the Labor Day parades Of the Cen
trail Federated Union. announced yester-
day that ii will meet tomorrow TO pre-
pare for Joining the Central Federated
Union parade on Labor Day. Monday
September /. II is expected that there
will be. as in other years. number Of
floats illustrating different branches OF
labor.
The general Labor Day committee OF
the Central Federated Union has sent in
vitations 10 all its affiliated unions asking
them to join in the parade. Most OF the
organizations will have distinctive uni
forms. The invitations sent out however.
saw that ununiformed delegations will be
welcome.
II was stated that badges and sashes
and everything else displayed in line must
be union made and the horses on which
the marshals ride must be union shod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
%. Altntatt & On.

are showing in the departments for Apparel
applicable to the School and College Girl,
the new Autumn styles i'm
PRACTICAL DRESSES of cE1aliis, serges, di=
agonals, wool crepes and clan plaids.
SERVICE COATS of boucles, cut cfinc1llas,
wool velours and imported Scotch mixtures
toned channels cords, diagonals and shark
skin cEleviots.
BOYS SCHOOL SUITS, HATS AND CAPS
AT MODERATE PRICES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
Cuttinu Down Cost of General
Supplies Through Work of
Department Experts.
SOME ARTICLES GOING UP
Difficulties in the Way of Let.
ting Contracts Illustrated in
Delay in Deciding on
Typewriters.
IRON rhe Tribune Bureaul

washington. Aug. 23.-Uncle Sam hao
had the high cost Of living brought home
TO him in a very practical way-a way
with which most housewives are famil-
;ar-and that is by going into the omen
market and buying groceries, household
goods. fuel. ice and drygoods. II wasn't
that the government was doing this as an
experiment. Large amounts of these sup
niles are consumed by various depart
ments each year, and the purpose of the
government was 10 purchase them as
cheaply as possible without allowing any
inferiority OF the goods.
As a result Of the contracts which Uncle
Sam has let out for supplying groceries
and household supplies to the government
for this fiscal year he will have to pay Il
per cent more for these articles than he
paid last year. Fuel and ice have in
creased in cost per cent. compared with
last year and drygoods per cent in the
last year.
In several other articles which the gov
eminent will consume this year there has
been a substantial reduction in price as
compared with year ago. principally
forage, -four and feed, where the differ
ence in cost as compared TO last year is
. per cent The following table compares
the prices which the government will pay
for the fiscal year ending June so next
with those paid last year:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

cost-that is. effected a saving for tho
government for the year-of sl*.ol5; that
the general schedule for 1911 effected a
saving over 1910 Of 81 Az So. and that the
schedule for 1912 effected a still further
saving Of soio. 1875 % over 1911.
One OF these days the government VIII
establish q big warehouse for It's supplies
in Washington, II Or. Briggs can carry
out his plans. and still greater saving
I'm the cost OF government supplies will
result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
MOTOR TRUCK KILLS CHILD.

Olga Maholkonith. who is only FIVE
v..rs old. was knocked down and run
over yesterday afternoon ny motor
truck as she was crossing 6sth street 10
her home at No n9. She died at he
Reception Hospital before she could be
operated upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
The Fur Department
(Third FlOOr1

has now i'm readiness a choice selection of
Eurs Indicative of the Winter fashions, i'm
Guiding Fur Garments of superior quality
moderately priced, i'm staple and servceaDle
models, plain or i'm effective combinations.
Women's Fur Motor Coats and loose=fitting
fr1r=lined Cloth Coats designed for field
sports, travel and steamer wear
FlJP TRIMMINGS i'm the various fashionable
widths and colOrings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
One Contract Held Up.

Contracts for all Of the articles en-
braced under these sub-heads have been
let for the present fiscal year, with the
exception of the last named and the diff
fculties with respect to the letting OF
this contract illustrate some OF the
things that the committee encounters.
So far as the committee is concerned,
il has made its recommendations TO the
Secretary OF the Treasury, but the latter
has not nut his O X. on their award. but
will probably take some action next
week The typewriter contract has been
Oh the desk Of the Secretary OF the Treas
ury for some time, with the result tha'
his Office has been a sort OF mecca Tor
the agents Of the various makes. None
of them has been able 10 see MI McAdoo.
but they have made the life Of Mr..
Martin. his secretary miserable by their
opportunities.
Some OF them have suggested nice lit
tie dinner with Mr.. Martin 10 talk it over
while others have adopted more vigorous
forms In which TO present their side. Mr..
Martin has succeeded, however. in getting
them to reduce their arguments TO writ
ing. and they are now on the desk OF the
Secretary of the Treasury awaiting his
scanning.
The ordinary observer does not under
stand the importance OF an award OF thls
kind hut its value for advertising pur-
poses is unlimited. The government uses
only per cent OF the typewriter OUTPUT
but IL isn't the sale Of the machines 10
the government that interests the type
writer agents. but the sales they expect
TO others that will follow its adoption by
Uncle Sam. one typewriter concern OF
fered 10 furnish typewriters free To the
government for three months If It's par
ticular make were adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
q. Altn1att & On.

have prepared for the coming season, at
moderate prices, comprehensive assort=
ment of Women's and Children's Swiss
Ribbed Underwear, Worlen's italian Silk
Vests, Combination Suits and Boomers, as
we'll as "Beta1ph" Underwear, an exclusive
make, i'm sizes for women, misses and
children.
New rmportations of Sweaters have just
been received, showing Sweaters of silk i'm
novel colorings, and of wool i'm the new
contrasting color effects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

New Autumn Fashions i'm Tailor.
made Suits are being displayed.
The fabrics, colors and styles are according
to the latest Paris modes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

the work OF the committee than the num-
Der Of articles used commonly In the
various departments as collated by It's
members. There are 1900 different kinds
Of supplies in use by the government de-
partments. and the supply committee Is
rapidly standardizing them, at conse-
quent saving to the government.
These various and sundry supplies have
been segregated under eighteen separate
heads. as follows:
Stationery hardware. etc, drygoods'
drugs and chemicals. laboratory ap-
paratus. electrical and engineering sup
plies lumber, etc. paints. oils. etc; fur
niture, groceries and household supplies
forage, -four and seed. Photographic sup
plies engraving and printing supplies,
fuel and ice, incandescent electric lamps,
incandescent gas lamp supplies, motor
trucks, typewrlters and computing ma
chimes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

Misses Washable Dresses
suitable for street and indoor wear, will be
on special sale, to close out at the excep=
tionalIy low prices of S2.2S & 800
Original prices $3.50 TO 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
WOmen's Blouses

The new Bnouses of chiffon, crepe de Chime
and various laces, of both foreign and do
mestic make, show the most attractive
STYLES at moderate prices, including the
drop shoulder effects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

Women's Autumn Coats & Wraps
for motor, street and evening wear are
shown i'm large and varied assortment OF
the newest models, made up irS the Latest
materials, such as duvetyn, Bolivia cloth,
wool plush and pile fabrics. (Third Floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

A Sale of Women's Silk Gloves
2=clasp, i'm ali-black, all=wElite, and white
with black embroidery, at the special price
of Csc. per pair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

Autumn lmportations of Dress
Velvets and Plushes, English
Velveteens and Corduroys
have just been received, and are being
shown at very reasonable prices.
Special salespeople will, if desired, be de-
tailed to accompany patrons to the stores
various departments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
A Sale of Stationery

consisting of boxes containing so sheets of
letter size paper and so sheets of note paper,
inn blue, white or grey, with envelopes to
match, offering special value at 6OC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

Mourning Dresses Suits Readyo-ear or rade-toOrde
approved Tor Mournng "A
Ves Gloves Hosiery
representative goods selection
The the disposal OF Ooo" patrons
Teepho Hill
,u,r..mm Street fifth Hvemue, New York uhry>mb
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
ANNUAL MEETING
Bennington Battle Monument and
Historical Association

The annual meeting Of the Ben
nington Battle Monument and IlistoI
lcal Association win be held at the
Offices Of Batcheldor a Bates in the
Village OF Remington. on the sec
ond Wednesday in January tthe
Fourteenth day) A. u. 1919 at ten
o'clock In the forenoon. for the cleo
ton OF officers Of the association FOR
the year ensueing.-and the transact
ion OK any other business proper To
be done when met.
Edward L. Bates.
Recording Secretary
Bennington. Vt. Dec. 18th. 1913.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
When to Call Extra session.

Several weeks ago The Montpelier
Journal agreed with The Burlington
Free Press that 1t would be neces-
sary for Governor Fletcher TO call a
special session of the legislature in
order that the statute law ana the or
ganic law OF Vermont might be
brought into harmony: the harmony
that had heretofore existed having
been upset by the amending of the
state constitution. The Free Press,
with which His Excellency is credit
ed with being in very close touch,
said that the governor would have
no alternative except to call the pres
ent legislature in extraordinary ses-
sion.'
OF late little has been said regard
ing the converting of the general as.
scmbly. SO far rs The Messenger
knows, Governor Fletcher never set
any date, in fact. lie has seemed TO
avoid naming the day Thee is on
ly one consideration that enters into
the making of this decision; the gov
ernor must call the session in time
TO make the necessary changes In
the election laws. changes which az
The Messenger has pointed out. are
imperative because of the amending
OF the state constitution.
There is one very natural and en-
tirely acceptable reason why the gov
ecnor has held off. He has declared
himself as being a strong advocate
OF the direct primary system Of nom
mating candidates for public Office.
The state viii vote az a referendum
at the March meetings on the ques.
ton OF primaries. If the new sys-
TEN is adopted, as il seems it win
be. what could be more natural than
that a governor who believed in the
primary and who believed that the
state wanted It should delay an extra
session which he knew he must call
sooner or later anyhow; what more
natural than that he should delay
setting the date until such time as
the general assembly could enact a
primary law in conformance with the
wishes OF the people? Had the gov
ernor been opposed IT might be
imagined that he would issue his call
before the referendum; but it Is ma
tural in the present circumstance
that he should have waited.
But there need not be much more
delay. The state is reconciled to the
fact that the extra session is ne
cessity. Tho session ought not to
be subject to "snap" call. The
members ought to have due warning
some little time ahead IN order that
they may make their plans and get
their own interests in shape that
they may no, suffer. When WIN the
extra session be called?-Rutland
Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
sTuDeHAkER "sIxs

There are ma1ys who desire Il nigh
powered roaster car OF light weight.
and there are others who desire for
town use Coupe OF the most Gle
giant appearance. For all such pur-
chasers as these the Studebaker six
landau rooster is perfectly suited.
Body materials are of the finest.
the upholstery very deep. and the
spring action of the three-dnar;er
elliptic rear springs OF the Six
chassis so easy, that whether travel.
ing at speed over country roads or
in the city the car rolls smoothly
without jar or strain Price 1880.
Putnam House garage. r. II. Gard.
ner. proprietor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village ToId Brlefb
saf Busy Readers

AtA. WI iCT
turned from n few days stay in New
York.
Paul White returned yesterday
from three days fishing trip TO
Lake Cassayuna.
Clayton Simpson OF Main street is
spending a few days at his home in
Springfield, Mass.
Miss Cora Van Surdam OF Hay-
Grill, Mass, passed the week end at
her home near North Bennington.
There will be regular session OF
the Bennington lodge OF Elks Tues
day night, Dec. 80, at s o'clock. 72t2
Frank G. Adams, who has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. John ED
dngton. has returned 10 New Berlin.
N. Y.
Leonard H. Godfrey, who has been
spending the holiday vacation at his
home here, returned Sunday night 10
Springfield. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Martin re.
turned this morning to Pittsfield af-
ter visit at their former home
here
The Sunday school OF the Second
Conversational church will have an
entertainment and party in the cha
pei on Wednesday night. beginning at
7.S0
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry p. Hudson and
daughter returned Sunday to their
home In Schenectady after spending
Christmas with his father. {. L.
Hudson.
Mrs. Thomas Vail OF Troy, well
known in Old Bennington social cir.
cles, was one OF the patronesses at
the subscription dance at the Troy
club Friday evening.
Ansel Buss, who has been laid up
because OF sprained ankle, has re-
covered and this morning resumed
his duties with the Twin State Gas
and Electric company.
NJ. and Mrs. Harold Z. Larrabee.
who have been passing a few days
with Mr.. Larrabee's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. e. 4. Larrabee, returned
this morning to Montpelier.
William oDonnell. who has been
visiting at the home OF Mrs. Mira
ODonnell. returned this morning to
his home in Deluth, MINI. lie was
accompanied as far as Troy by Miss
Minnie O'Donnell.
Ben Tony's musical comedy com
pany OF 4 clever artists. arrived yes
terday morning from Rome. y. y.
where they have just closed very
successful weeks engagement. They
can be seen al the library theatre all
this week.
The body Of Charles Fleming, jr..
who died Saturday in the Samaritan
hospital. Troy. where he had been
undergoing treatment for plural
pneumonia. was brought 10 the home
OF his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fleming of East Main street Satur.
day night.
The Bennington Machine works
owned by the estate OF the late Col.
DIN Scott recently shipped some
powder making machinery to the
American Powder Mills AZ Maynard.
Mass. and II. o. Fillmore. manager.
is in receipt OF letter from the sup
erintendent Of the powder plant de-
claring that "this is as good a job as
ever came 10 us from the Scott
works and We are glad to compli'
ment you on your efforts"
The funeral OF Miss Agnes Quin.
Ian was very largely attended from
ST. Francis de sales church Sunday
afternoon ar O'Clock. Rev. Fl.
Carly. assisted by Rev. Fr. Schaef-
fer. oficiaiing. The bearers we're
Or. J. u. Lane. DIT. ID. '. O'Do1nell !
Joseph McDermott. John T. B. o.
Dourell. Robert p. Carney and Clar- I
ence Daley. Tho remains were /
placed in the vault q Park Lawn .
cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
1T IS NOT STRANGE

That so many people ca; az la
Fortunes restaurant. The bill 81
fare Is generous and the prices very
reasonable. Regular dinner at noon
Many persons wonder how it is pos
sible to serve such excellent meat 50
chesply. the cooking is great
Every bill a relish. Home made cake
and pic. Tho best quick lunch coun.
ter Is Ia Fortunes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29

We only ask that YOU inspect our
stock of winter suitings-we can't
describe their excellence in cold type
they need your personal inspec.
ton to bring REAL appreciation,
Our tailoring is done perfectly
net alone in assertions. but In actual
fact. The right style is rigldly ad
hored to--the best Innings and trim
mings are used and the workman
ship we warrant unexceiled.
A splendid fitting suit. becoming
your figure and personality is assur.
ed when il is made by
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29

People use TO make pork sausage
az home. Everything they put into
the mixture was wholesome and
pure, 1t was nicely seasoned and Il
had rich nutty delicious taste.
Well that is the kind OF pork sau
sage We make today. You will like
our kind. +. II. McCue, Main and
Union Streets.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
Attention! Horse Owners

When looking FOR never-slip shoes
for your horses. call at the Farmers
Shed Blacksmith shop and look over
my stock of never-slip Giant Grip
drive calk shoes, your horse will
travel better with them and can not
slip. Have also got a set of heavy
lumber s,eighs with pole break for
sale.
=. FRANK A. WABLQUIST
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
Quality Lead.

Give our sausage a trial and you
will find that II il all that We claim
for It. our poultry is all homo kill
ed. Eddington's market. Phone 100
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
NOTICE
Renninrtnn Cnnntr NUM- nanh

Bennington County sasinrs BANK
The anrnal .nectinE Of the rnrroiators OF the
IN the othcc OF said banE VA l;s hank huilaipe
~ BennluGtoo. W., on The first "wednesday
lth da51 o. January. A. II. 1914 a. Z o'clo X
I. ", Tor thc rurpose Of cscctlng a boaui or
trustees Tor the ltar ensuing sud lie transac
unn cf any other busincfs fund reccs.afy
when met, especially 20 iiii Vacancies N the
nuuiber Of corrorators. ana 10 alter AID rCvis
thu bylaw.
CHARLES II. DEWEY.
fSccrrflry
dated ~ bennington. VI Nov q. 1913
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-29
paled At BsnniasioD. VI. Nov. =. i1is
Notice Of Annual Meeting

TIE annual meeting Of the sfocs hnidera nf
the fr-t Nat unal Bank VIII b 1a'l rf H.
cilcc ~ Bennington. Vermont, on The fhir
tecnih day Of Jrncary isit CO ten o'ciock m tue
forenoon. Tor the election OF directors Tor the
elsuinR year. an Ter the trtnssculn q ruch
TIE nccting.
l. A. Crave
BeaninFton. Vt Des.io. isil
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-04-30

dist church received more than score
of descriptions, but he considers the
following the best of all "The ideal
woman for a wife should have these
qualifications: The voice of Melba, the
talent of Paderewski, the figure of
Venus, the grace of sylph, the vivac-
ity of a coryphee, eyes like the soft
glow of moonlight eve, an alabaster-
like complexion, the virtues of nun,
the charm of Cleopatra, the meekness
of Moses, the patience of Job, the for
bearance of Lazarus, the zeal of Tro-
jan, the constancy of Caesars wife, the
capability of a charwoman, the purse of
Hetty Green and heir of her own"
Perhaps there is such woman on Mars.
We don't know however, because we
don't know much about Mars. The
Advance.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-04-30
COULD YOU POINT HIM OUT?
Many Of Us Have an Idea of Just the
Man the Fooi-killer Should
Locate.

The Village Pest sauntered into the
office of the Real Estate Man, seated
himself in a comfortable chair and
placed his feet on top of his friends
desk
"Whaddy think" he observed. "a
perfect woman has been found in Bos-
ton"
The Real Estate Man did not en-
courage continuance of the talk.
Huh"
And vaudeville performer is ad-
yertising himself as the perfect man"
"All of which may be very true" ex-
claimed the Real Estate Man. but no.
body as yet seems to have located the
perfect nuisance Some day they'll
get him. and when they do. hope
they'll get him good."-Youngstown
Telegram.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-04-30
Found a Cure for Rheumatism.

81 suffered with rheumatism for two
years and could not get my right hand
to my mouth for that length Of time, F"
writes Lee L. Chapman, Mapleton,
Iowa. ~ suffered terrible pain so |
could not sleep or lie still at night.
Five years ago began using Chamber
lain's Liniment and in two months
was well and have not suffered with
rheumatism since. For sale by all
dealers. ADV.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-04-30
Origin of Playing Cards.

Although 1t is commonly reported
that playing cards were invented in
France in 1892 to divert Charles vi,
D'Allemagne, a French writer on the
subject, mentions them as being in
use in Belgium in 1879, and probably
something analogous to them-mark.
ed disks or counters-have been en-
ployed in the east from remote an
tiquity. 1t is now usually thought
that 1t was in Italy playing cards were
first made. about 1870 and at Venice
The attempt to connect their inven.
ton with astrology arises from the
four suits, and SO cards in all, being
associated in ingenious minds with
four seasons and the number of weeks
in the year II does not appear likely
that there was anything more asso.
ciated with the cards than amuse.
ment at the first, though gambling
was a vice with the Greeks and Rom
ans long before the Christian era, and
games for gain with some kinds of
counters were doubtless found among
them.