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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-03-28

Last pub. 4-4-14.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
BEAUTIFUL
CITIES OF AMERICA
TO CURB UTILITIES.
The Movement Is Supported by the
Mayors of Several Cities.

Led by the mayors and city officials
of Philadelphia. New York and Chi
cago. a nation wide movement has
been begun TO curb the powers of mn-
nicipal utility corporations; TO obtain
fair rates for service in gas. electricity.
water. street cars and kindred public
utilities. and to represent the people
before the public service commissions
which to large extent control these
utilities. And to that end coalition
Of five representative American cities
has already been effected, which. in
the words of the promoters. will tight
the combination of municipal utility
corporations. big and little, that has
for a generation operated to thwart
municipal progress and growth" May
or Blankenburg of Philadelphia con
'ceived the plan Of campaign.
Those who have approved the move
ment include Mayor Mitchell of New
York, Mayor Harrison of Chicago,
Mayor Baker of Cleveland and Mayor
Shroyer of Dayton. o. They will Mt
tend a conference TO be held this fall
in Philadelphia, when permanent or
ganization will be established.
Z In word. it will be the intent OF
this organization TO see that rates and
service for public utilities shall here
after be based on the actual cost OF
providing and furnishing such services
and on the actual value used and use
full for such purposes and mot on the
power of monopoly TO extort what
rates it WILL" and mot on a capitalize
ton that represents merely the selling
power of utility promoters"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31

ter houses and market places, public
baths and recreation places and piers,
heating. lighting and ventilation OF
public and private buildings. telephone,
telegraph, police and fire alarm sys
TENS and numerous similar problems
The work of the engineer not only
includes the building of the city, but
extends largely into many Of its opera
tons. such as the handling of fret ght
and traffic both on land and water,
the operation of electric transportation
systems. surface. elevated and subway.
electric lighting, power heating and
gas plants. waterworks, sewage and
refuse disposal. street construction. ana
the operation Of many of the engineer
ing works which they are first called
upon to construct
Civic engineering. however. is not
subject to be so readily mastered. Its
theory and practice require long and
thorough study and experience and
wide acquaintance with all that has
been done abroad. particularly during
the last thirty or forty years. The
hasty remodeiing OF city by com
mission having only a superficial
knowledge of the subject is liable to
result in far more harm than good.
To secure the best results In city
planning n competent civic engineer
should be placed in charge Of the work
and be given sufficient time to make
thorough study Of the city and its
needs from an expert and entirely dis
interested point of view. He should,
free from Influences, evolve plans
which will meet its requirements and
enable II TO develop along the best
lines. This work, to be properly per.
formed. must be done by an expert
and by one who has no personal in.
terest whatever in the city. No com
mission of citizens can approach the
matter without being swayed either 10y
self interest, personal considerations or
prejudice. and certainly few such com.
missions could be selected to contain
civic engineers Of approved qualiiica-
tons.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
ds,s at their snmme. cottage here.

days at their spmme. cottage here.
Mss jamie Harrington. who is teach
ing school out OF town is passing her
vacation az the home OF he parents.
Simeon Martin for many wears a
highly respected resident of Shafts
bury passed away al his home Sun
day morning Rec. q. after several
months illness NJ the age of %. The
l1neral service was held Tuesday at
II o'clock from the house. Rev. Peter
Heller, pastor OF the Methodist
church OBLIGATED and the bearers
were Truman Martin. Paul Martin.
Louis Martin. and Clark Saunders.
lnterment was in salisbury Gene
tery. He leaves O wife. one daug''te-
Mrs Sadie Saunders Of this place.
ssree sons Truman Martin Of East
Arlington. Paul Martin OF this place
aud Louis Martin of Alburg. VI
Miss Gracia Peek U.s. spending the
holidays az The home OF he9 parents
in Camden Valley.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
A KING OF BOOSTERS.
a Modern Demosthenes Awakens the
Quiet Hall OF Congress

a Modern Demosthenes Awakens the
Quiet Hall Of Congress.
The quiet hall of congress was re-
Gently electrided-nay almost electro
cuted-by the sudden shock of a speech
delivered by a new representative
from Iowa. The blatant below Of the
garden variety of city booster is hush
ed to n whisper by the rampant exor.
dunn of this newly enthroned king
of Rosters
"In this proud ssterhood of states
the one which have the honor In part
TO represent on the floor Of this housr
is content with claiming nothing less
than unquesiioned supremacy MS the
greatest farming state In the Union
The rolling prairlcS between the for
tieth and forty.fourth parallels of north
latitude. which is folded in loving en-
brace by the limpid silver of the In
Their of Waters on the east and the
tawny gold of the Big Muddy on our
western slope, is garden OF the Lord
which in the liquid music OF the Indian
tongue was appropriately named Iowa.
beautiful land
From the day when the first
meadow lark intones her song of
spring, which no Mendessohn. no Mo.
Fart or Grieg or other inspired human
genius can approach in its glorious
motif of the ever recurring miracle Of
the rebirth Of Nature, till that perfect
season in the middle west. known rs
the Indian summer, when the frost IS
on the pumpkin and the folders 81
the shock the G0,O00 square miles OF
Iowa soil are one vast workshop for
the production Of what Dick Oglesby
called the corn. the corn, the royal
corn. which has within its yellow heart
enough OF food and wealth for all the
nations Town Improvement Maya
zine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
Hooslck


Mrs Della Bfeese is on the sick
list. Or Whitehead attends her.
The Episcopal church exercises
were held Saturday evening, Dec. 26
Mrs. Fannie Button and daughter
Helen spent Christmas with he-
sister
Christmas exercises of the Baptist
church were held Tuesday evening,
Dec 90
NJ. and Mrs. J. y. Stearns. and Al
bert Marshall were in Hoosick Falls
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Wilcox and
family spent Christmas with her sis
ter, Mrs. L. e. Cowen.
Elizabeth Stearus is spending
few days with her grandparents. Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred philpot
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marshall.
and family spent Christmas with her
brother, Mr. and Mrs Hawley James.
George Eldred OF Bennington spent
a few days recently with his mother
Mrs. William White. before leaving
for school in Boston.
Many friends spent an enjoyable
evening recently at the residence of
jerome Stearns In honor of his sons,
Forrest ]. Stearns. 2lst birthday. The
program was an interesting one. con
sisting OF music and games. Refresh
ments were served and all wished
him many more happy birthdays.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
EDMONTON A MODEL CITY.
Canadian Town owns It's Own Utilities
and Is Rabidly CROWNS.


Edmonton. in the province of Alberta,
Canada. is giving an example OF good
government at low price to the citi.
zen. Edmonton is nowsa city of 1900
inhabitants. Eight years ago the pOpu-
lation was only 1000. In its vicinity
are coal mines OF unlimited supply. and
il Is the center Of a mixed farming
province.
Edmonton IS in the business OF own.
ing and operating every public utility
at its disposal and some other things
Ii owns street railways. electric light
and power plants. sewers. water sys.
TEN. hospitals and the agricultural
grounds and buildings. where fairs Of
all sorts are held. In addition TO that.
the city owns public baths and public
golf courses. where any one can ~ and
enjoy game for nothing. Tile tclc
phone system is owned 10y the city. and
one gels unlimited local service there
FOR S2S year. For electric lighting tie
citizens pay from TO q cents per kiio
watt. The mayor says that hy next
year the city hopes TO dispense water
free 10 everybody for al purposes.
But Edmonton Is particularly proud
Of SIS system OF raising revenues. They
have a single tax In that city. anl ia is
laid on land. Every piece % land in the
city. whether improved or unimnrovcl
Is taxed az its market value. The tax
rate Is l. mills on a dollar. and Mayor
Mcnamara says the revenues are
annie
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Postmaster Randall South Shafts
buy spent Wednesday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles PDlsbury, who
have been passing few days with
Mrs Pillsbury's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. j. Taylor have returned to Spring
field. Mass.
At the regular meeting of the w.
r. c., tomorrow evening, Mrs. E. A.
Marsden. department president will
install the officers for the ensuing
year
At the New Years party to be Civ
en- in the Young Women's club this
evening to its members. good time
is in store for every one There will
be games, dancing and other amuse-
ments that are sure to please.
Custer Corps, W. r. G., is invited
to attend the installation of George 2.
Sayles Corps. No. 100 of Adams. Sat
urday afternoon and to remain to
social which is to be given in the eve
ming As this is the first time that
this corps has had the honor of at
tending a meeting of the Adams corps
it is earnestly hoped that large del
egation will attend. 1t is necessary
that members take the 1:45 car.
The basketball game on Saturda,
night of this week between the local
y. NJ c. A., players and the POUCH
keepsie Y NJ. G. A., team who will be
accompanied by Corbett 7. Arnold, a
former physical director, seems TO be
a popular one in anticipation by a
large number The local players will
be composed of Buss, Allen. Moore.
Burt and Jenney and the lineup of the
visiting team will be Boyce and I'm
derwood forwards. Daley, center,
Rogers and Fritz, guards.
A Watch Night Service" is to be
held in the Methods, church this eve
ming, commencing at nine o'clock:
Rev George II. Dow of Center Bruins
wick, y. Y. will peach A great meet
ing is anticipated, an old fashioned
Love Feast" will be held. Let every
member so far as possible be pres
eut, come early and remain until the
close if practicable. The church bell
will be rung at twelve o'clock The
pastor desires that the choir be pres
ent at the first part of the service,
they will not be expected to remain
through the entire service unless they
desire A cordial invitation is extend
ed 10 the public, come and welcome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
HOUSING LAWS FOR ALL.
Rich Mans Row Often Becomes In
Time Poverty Flats.


On a western bound train two men
sat discussing a building project in
tones calculated TO drown the roar OF
the train. They were from Indiana. as
those on nearby seats soon discovered
from the localities mentioned.
NO, we've given IT up" said one
man. I'VE can't build the way we
wanted to because n crazy little woman
down in the southern part Of the state
has gone and played the mischief hy.
getting n tenement law that upsets e.
erything."
The next news from Indianapolis was
that a suit had been brought to test the
constitutionality of the law. The test
was made IN the case of a handsome
lat building which failed to conform 10
the law in some slight particular. or
course. the enemies OF the law selected
n case that would make IL seem the
most absurd in order to render It un-
popular But we expected that too
We knew that the main point upon
which the public had 20 be educated
was not the necessity Of improving the
wrctched conditions OF the poor. but
the reasons for including the better
class OF fats and apartment houses In
the law People must be made 10 real
lie that dark rooms and had plumbing
are rs deadly IN 4 fashionable apart
ment as in n squalid tenement and that
Ere is no respecter Of mansions They
must realize. too. that as the tide Of
fashion ebhs Rich Mans row often be-
comes in tiise Poverty fats.-Aihion
Fellows Bacon ia Survey.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31

Gore. Ca. J.. a. Morgan had ocoas.
ion recently 20 use @ liver medicine
and says OF Foley Caihartic Tablets:
They thoroughly cieansed my sys-
TEN and I felt like q new man-light
and free. They are the best medicine
I have ever taken for cinstipation
They keep the stomach sweet liver
active. bowels regular" Foley Cath
artic Tablets are stiulaiing in ac-
ton. and neither gripe nor sicken.
They are wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing. and keep the liver active
stout people like them. Harold 81.
Cole.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
THE CITY
ENGINEERING PROBLEMS
IN CITY PLANNING.
The Building of municipalities Is
Largely q Professional Undertaking.

City building is, to very great ex-
tent. an engineering undertaking.
writes Frank Rooster of New York IN
his new book. Modern City Planning
and Maintenance" The architect and
the landscape architect cooperate with
the civil engineer. the electrical en-
gineer. the mechanical and sanitary
engineer in the construction of the city.
Their work includes street construc-
ton. electric traction. surface. elevated
and subway; city lighting. bridges.
quays. docks. piers. harbors and wa
terways, railway terminals, central
light and power plants. electric current
distribution, gas and central henting
plants, aqueducts and water filtration
aud distribution, sewage systems and
garbage collection and disposal, slaugh-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
Prompt Action win Stop Your Cough

When you first catch a Cold (often
indicated by a sneeze or cough.
break il up at once. The idea that
1T does not matter often leads TO
serious complications. The remedy
which Immediately and easily pene-
trates the lining OF the throat is the
kind demanded. Dr. Kings New Dis
covery soothcs the irritation. loosens
the phlegm. You feel better at once.
1T seemed to reach the very spot of
ny Cough is one OF many honest
Testimonials. soc. at your Druggist
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
sHAFTssURY

Mrs. c. l.. Huieu is IN.
c. i. Hulett was in Bennington
Tuesday.
school closed Dec. ~ with a Christ
mas tree and a few exercises.
Mrs Sheldon Harrington and her
daughte- were in Bennington Tues
day
Miss sarah Burt Of Bennington
spent Christmas at the home Of her
parents.
AIR and Mrs. Henry Barney spent
Christmas az the home OF his mother
On North Remington
Miss Gertrude Bates spent Christ
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
The Cone Studio
NOTICE (!

We have received our new line of
fall and winter samples from which
we are ready to make Ladies and
Gents garments at very reasonable
prices.
Alterations. cleaning and pressing
speciality.
Nathan Levin.
100 North ST. Tel 291-W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
Unguentoi

is an antisiptic healing ointment for
the treatment of eczema and all skin
diseases. 1t contains no harmful
drug, yet is a powerful germicide ans
healing emollient Much study and
many experiments have proven re-
pea;edly that no remedy can compare
with Unguentol for the quick relief
and positive cure Of eczema and skin
troubles. Harold w. Cole Pharma-
cist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
Pari. sne.d DECREASES.

Paris. France. has its perpicXinc au-
tomobile problems or late drastic
measures have been proposed to pre-
vent Spced II moro than fifteen miles
an hour within the city limits. Many
fantastic exnciicnts have bcen sug
rssied- but rs Yet 40 practical remedy
has been found
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31

mas in Remington at Che home of
her mother. Nra I.orl batos.
J. " Bowen cl Ef5t Arlington
called en- friends in town recently.
MIR. anl Mrs. Richard Currier OF
Newark. y J.. are spending the holi-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
NosTTCEs

Bennington County Savings Bank
The annual meeting of the corpora
tors of the Bennington County Sav.
ings Bank will be held at the office
OF said bank in its bank building in
Bennington, VT. on the first Wednes-
day, 9Th day of January, A. d. 1915 al
o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF
electlng board OF trustees for the
year ensuing and the transaction OF
any other business found necessary
when met, especially to fill vacancies
In. the number OF corporaiors and TO
alter and revise the by laws.
- Charles II. Dewey, Secretary.
Nov. 80, 1914.
Dated at Bennington. VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
THE BLUE DEVILS
OF INDIGESTION

Are put TO rout by Dys pep-iets, the
simple effective digestive tablets
oval, sugar-coated, prepared by c. J.
Hood Co. Lowell, Mass.
They give the most gratifying relief
FL sour stomach, distress after eating,
belching. nausea, heartburn. etc. Per-
fectly safe. perfectly reliable, per-
fectly free from narcotics.
One or two crushed in the mouth
and swallowed slowly-that's all.
You'll not think of your stomach
again. Try them. Ten or twenty
five cents or a dollar.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-10-05
DANCE enMEsITTEEs NAMED.
Firemen's Ball to Be Feature Event
F.. Of Social Season.

At meeting of the firemen held
yesterday afternoon the following
committees were named to have
charge of the big ball which is to be
given in the new Battles Block
Wednesday evening: Committee On
Arrangements, Scott T. Stewart, G..
Daley, Fred Baumgardner; chairman
floor committee, Dick Fenton; re-
,freshments, r. E. Miller and Jack
Falls; decorations, Earl Cell, Glen
Peck, D. Gould and R. Ripple; check
room, F. Ripple, H. Doran and F.
Cunningham. Charles Daley will
sell tickets and Cleve King will take
tickets at the door. Work will be-
gin Immediately on the decorating
Of the hall, which will be of a very
elaborate nature. The dance is
given for the benefit of the depart
ment and every dollar paid for adj
mission tickets will assist in the pur-
chase of paraphernalia to be used
during the winter in fighting fires.
The department is an organization
for the protection of the general puo-
lie and the largest crowd to ever at
tend dance in Bemidji should be
in attendance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-10-05
HOLD FUNERAL TUESDAY
Burial Services for o. G. Simonson
Will Be Conducted at Fourteenth
Avenue Home Ill Since February
PARALYSIS FASTENED DEATH


Funeral services for o. G. Sim
onson, who died at his home, 706
Fourteenth street, Saturday after
noon, will be held at the residence
tomorrow at O'Clock. Rev. S. E.
P. White, assisted by Rev. 1. D. AL
word, will preach the sermon.
Mr.. Simonson, who during the
past six years has been resident OF
Bemidji, being connected with the
Beltrami Milling and Elevator com.
pany, had been ill since last Febru.
airy with complication of diseases
and a paralytic stroke a week age
fastened his death.
He is survived by his widow, and
four children, two daughters, Mae
and Helen, and two sons, Leo and
Sidney.
Until last February Mr.. Simonson
attended to his duties with the ele-
vator company, having charge of the
range territory of that concern. He
was one of the most popular travel
ing men in this section of the state
and his many friends will learn OF
his death with much regret.
Interment will be made in Green
wood cemetery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-10-05
FORM BIG COMBINATION.
Feature Productions of Shubert
49, Brady Shown at Rex.

Feature films of the Shubert &
Brady company are now being shown
at the Rex theatre and are attract
ing large audiences This is the
company which recently formed gi-
gantic combination of film concerns,
including the Shubert Film Corpora
ton, William A. Brady Picture Plays,
incorporated, Charles A. Blanry
Feature Films, Cecil Spooner feat
ures and Owen e. Davis. The pur-
pose of the firm is to manufacture
and market all past and future pro-
auctions of the above companies
Following is partial list of photo
play features to be offered at the Rex
Protea, in five acts, New York Hip
prodrome Spectacle, which will be
shown at the Rex tonight. These
are coming, The Chimes, The Whip
The Lure, Bought and Paid For
The Gentleman From Mississippi and
Little Church Around the Corner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-10-05
THREE MORE TO GRAND JURY
Six Men Bound Over by Court
Commissioner Fisk.

George Burwell, James Mulligan
and Ralph George were bound over
to the grand jury by Court Commits
sioner D. H. Fisk Saturday afternoon.
The plaintiff, D. V. Porteous, claims
that the three men stole a suit of
clothes from his room in the Great
Northern hotel and later sold it.
Three others were also bound over
by Judge Fisk Saturday morning,
charged with robbing man of his
watch and ticket to Federal Dam.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-10-05
SEVERAL GAMES ARRANGED.
Manager Simons Has Difficult Seized.
ule for High School.

One of the hardest football sched-
ules ever played by 2 Bemidji high
school football team is being arrang-
ed by Manager Edwin Simons, and
the number of games to be played
will far exceed those Of previous
years. The team has already played
three games, holding the heavy Be-
midji Athletics to to tie, de-
feating Akeley 81 to 0, and winning
from Crookston 40 to O. There will
be no game next Saturday, but on
Oct. II, Thief River Falls will be
played in that city; Oct. "a at Grand
Rapids; Oct. 81, Brainerd here; Nov
Z, Fosston here; Nov. IA, Grand
Rapids here, and Nov. FL, Crookston
here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-10-05
INSPECT BEMlDJI CIRCLE|CONCERT THIS EVENING
Department President Of q. A. r.
Will Visit Here Wednesday,
Large Attendance is Urged.
TO DISCUSS OTHER BUSINESS

Mrs. H. w. Bailey, president of the
Bemidji G. A. R. circle, has announc-
ed that there will be meeting of
that society in the Odd Fellows hall
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at
which time Mrs. Mae A. Dennis, of
Duluth, department president will be
in attendance.
The main purpose of the meeting
is to inspect the circle, but other
business of Importance is also to be
transacted. ....
Mrs. Bailey is anxious that all
members Of the circle attend the
meeting. Following the business
session lunch will be served.