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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-24
HELP RED CROSS
Official Appeal from the Vermont
Society

Society
The following official appeal for aid
to the innocent sufferers from the eff
fects of the war in Europe, and also
to families in this country left in
need by the departure OF reservist to
the countries now at war, is made by
the officers of the American Red
Cross in the State of Vermont and is
authorized by Gov. Allen NJ. Fletcher
president of the Vermont State
Beard of the American Red Cross
Because OF the interest taken in
many places throughout the State in
holding fairs. teas, and entertain
ments, and gathering supplies, the Of
ficers of the American Red Cross re-
quest that all donations and funds
that are being raised for the Red
Cross European War Relief Fund be
sent to some member of the follow
ing named Vermont State Board.
President, Gov Allen NJ. Fletcher,
Proctorsville.
vice-President, Henry d. Elolton,
Brattleboro.
Secretary, Charles s. Forbes, st.
Adams
Treasurer, Harry 5. Howard. Bur
lington.
Redheld Proctor. Proctor
Edward c. Smith. ST. Adams.
Chas T. Walter. ST Johnsbury.
Charles H. Darling. Burlington.
Curtis 5. Emery, Newport.
who viii forward all funds through
official channels, and for which a Eed
Cross receipt will be given by the
treasurer. Those desirine To send di-
rec, to the headquarters at the War
Department Washington, ID. c..
should notify some member OF tho
state Board in order that full rec
ord OF Vermont contributions may be
kept All individuals donating TO this
fund are given membership in the
American Rcd Cross Tor the current
year.
Tho people of Vermont, in common
with the citizens OF the whole coun-
try. are exceedingly distressed by the
cruel and bloody war IN which the
nations Of Europe are engaged. Not
only the slaughter of armies directly
engaged on battle fields more extern
siye than the world has ever known
such suffering TO the helpless wo-
men, children and aged who
are enduring both physical and men
tai anguish with no prospect OF re-
lief What is our duty and what can
we. citizens of this nation. do TO aid
and in some degree ameliorate the ter
rible conditions from which the peo-
no. only suffering but dying The
Anne lean Red Cross has already fitted
cut a ship to take supplies with sur
geons and nurses TO aid the same or
ganized Of Europe in the effort ofrc-
lief. so far as possible. II is very
probable that we may be called upon
la.er to aid those in our midst who
suffer by reason of being in want
AtNNA tAhh w 'llii tNN lAi'hAs ~ aANN VI
Congress this Association is author
lied to receive funds and supplies to
be used mde' its agents in the work
OF relief Its officers are already on
the field. All contributions intended
TO aid in this great work Tor the suf-
ferers should be forwarded as soon
as possible to the officers OF the
State o. National Society. We would
advise that local organizations be
formed TO secure funds and other sup
PLIES and forward to the treasurers
Office as speedily as possible.
Henry ID. Holton, Chairman
of Vermont.
G.. $. Forbes. Secretary.
n. $ Howard. Treasurer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-24

She SAYS Il took Foley Kidney Pills
and now my back is stronger than in
years. and kidney trouble and painful
bladder sensation have entirely
gone" Good druggists are glad to
sell Foley Kidney Pills because they
always help They contain no habi;
forming drugs. Harold W. Cole.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-24

contributions to the literature of
American politics and diplomacy. and
i. can pay him that compliment with
ont NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. He.ald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-24
WOMEN CAN
HARDLY BELIEVE
How Mrs. Hurley Was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Eldon, Mo. -" | was troubled with
displacement, Inflammation and female

weakness. For two
years | could not
stand on my fe e t
long at a time and |
could not walk two
blocks without en-
during cutting and
drawing pains down
my right side which
incre d every
month. l have been
at that time purple
in the face and would
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-24
children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
g a & TO r ! q

A Lame Bsek-Kidney Trouble Causes
u
u don't take long for kidney and
bladder trouble 10 give yam lame
hack. and even worse il no. checked
Mrs. II. r. Straynge. Gainesville. Ca,
was fairly down on her back With
kidney trouble and iDfamed bladder.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-24

lie.
I'VE call for action facilitating uni
penditures and we affirm the hypOc-
risy OF the promises of economy in
state and municipal affairs by the
party which has multiplied the legis-
latye and judicial expenses OF this
state i'm a decade OF undisputed pow
err We recommend thorough in
vestigation Of the compensation and
duties of all state officials and en-
ployees and the abolition of the sup
erhuous commissions and sinecure Of
fcers created by the Republican ma
chine fo- the benefit of its henchnen.
I'VE call for a reorganization OF
the state insurance department look
ing to a mora effective protection of
the public interests.
we call for action facilitating uni
form municipal accounting
I'VE favor the continuance aad ex-
tension of our system of highway inn
provement
1--WE favor the extension of instruc-
ton in agriculture in the schools of
this state and by the state agricul-
tural college among the farmers, al
so, the development and Introduction
of courses in vocational training in
the secondary schools and the en-
couragement of our colleges which
have since been loyal to the best in.
terests of the state;
Assistance through an existing
state department of employment for
farm and other labor.
"a 54hour labor law for women
and children. better regulation of
their places of work, and the bring
ing of our laws in this respect into
conformity with the laws already en-
acted by a large majority of the
state.
The strengthening of our factory
inspection law. and its extension to
the inspection of mines and Quarries
with their machinery and equipment
and the appointment OF woman as
deputy inspector
"a worMngman's compensation
law to- industrial accidents under
which established losses should be
settled on a scale fixed by the state
and the compensation awarded with
out litigation or delay.
Publicity for the agricultural in
dustrial and scenic advantages Of
Vermont
Provisions for use of school
houses as social centers of their com
munities.
Greater support of the state for
ustry department in its effort TO
bring about a saner management of
private forests and in the acquisition
OF land for the state forests to be
managed for the bencn. of all the
people OF the state.
a drastic law regulating the traf-
hc in opium. morphine, cocaine. and
other narcotic drugs.
a reform OF our penal system pro-
viding for the indeterminate SEN
tence. for state detention farm TO-
habitual drmkards and similar unfor-
Inmates. and Of the abolition OF con-
Wet contract labor system
The strengthening OF our laws
regulating public service corpora
tons and the taking OF the Office OF
public service commissioner out OF
politics.
Terminating OF character rights Of
eminent domain unless such rights
are utilized for public benefit
The reservation by the state Of
the control and reversion OF water
power privileges.
We call for legislation which viii
ensure fair and equal valuation OF
property throughout the state so that
all parts or the state may contribute
fairly and equally for maintenance OF
public burdens.
The taxation of Improvements on
and az a less rate than the land
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
ROOSEVELT AND BRUMBAUGH

Correspondence New York Sun.
If Colonel Roosevelt comes into
Pennsylvania to make an attack up
on DR.. Brumbaugh, the Republican
candidate for Governor, 1t will mean
that Roosevelt, Bill Finn, Clifford
Pinchot and Draper Lewis repudiate
Republican support for Lewis and
Pinchot. in 1914 and for Colonel
Roosevelt for President in 1916.
Without any specially organized eff
fort to secure his nomination at the
Statewide primary election, but having
confidence in the ability and integrity
of DIR. Martin G.. Brumbaugh, whose
record as private citizen and public
official justifies the belief that IL elect
ed governor he would administer the
duties of the Office honestly and intel
ligently. without allegiance to any
man or set of men, recognizing only
the public good as his official guide,
250,000 freemen of Pennsylvania
united to secure his nomination for
governor. In all probability more than
twice that number will unite in Sc
curing his election.
Will Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,
an ex-President of the United States,
come to Pennsylvania to assail such
q candidate and to assail him in the
interest of a man whose popular vote
at the primary election did not exceed
$4,000 votes?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
DIR. BRUMBAUGH's CHARACTER

-. his personal organ this morning
4 the Democratic candidate for Gov
i ernor, the smaller of the White
House Twins, modestly and with
that, self -effacement so characteristic
of the man, declares that "the better
DR.. Brumbaugh's character is proved
to be, the more valuable does he be-
come as such an asset and the more
dangerous is he as a foe to the re-
form movement" This preposterous
statement is a peurile effort to prove
that the distinguished Republican
candidate is an asset of Senator Pen
rose and, therefore, unfit to be the
Governor of Pennsylvania.
OF course, Mr.. Mccormick has only
the interests of the people at heart
in making such an assertion. His
own ambition has nothing whatever
to do with the case and the contention
that DR.. Brumbaugh becomes more
dangerous as a foe to the alleged re-
form movement" in proportion as his
high character is demonstrated will
impress the average reader as un-
answerable logic.
DR.. Brumbaugh made the mistake
of not getting the approval of the
Palmer r-McCormick machine before he
became candidate for governor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
SWINGING BACK TO SANITY

@ s:: f.: e; s:S:;@:; e % ?: '';s' 81:
w State announced in his plat
form that he was going to
change the rules of the Legislature so
as to make that body more responsive
to the Executive, he echoed the pres
ent occupant of the White House who
has usurped all the legislative func-
tions of the national government
ut is as true to-day" said the New
York Sun. ''as it was when Mr.. Jus
tice Story made the observation, more
than eighty years ago, that the legis-
lative, executive and judicial depart
ments ought to be separate, and the
powers of one ought not to be exer-
cised by either of the others; and that
when all three powers are united in
the same hands there is real des-
potism, to the extent of their coercive
exercise"
But there is a gradual swinging
back to sanity in government, not
withstanding the attitude of the pres
ent little men who have gained con-
troll of the Democratic party and its
machinery
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

~ f course, there could be no mis-
MANAGEMENT of the Almshouse
~ or any other institution under
Democratic reform" admins
tration! Don't we know that every
promise that has ever been made by
the Democratic reformers has been
scrupulously kept. There may be a
few uncomfortable insects in the beds
at the Almshouse but 1t is unreason-
able to expect busy little reformers
to get rid of all tffese undesirable ten
ants in a few months.
OF course, a Republican steward
and other officials of the opposite po-
litical faith should have been drawn
and quartered under similar condi-
tions, but not word must be said
about the unsanitary surroundings OF
Democratic administration.
1t matters not that some employees
of former administration are still
on duty, as intimated in the defense.
If they were not doing their work
in the right way they should have
been dismissed long ago; but how
does that relieve the reform admin
istration of the responsibility of main
tanning unsanitary quarters for the
unfortunate wards of the county.
We recall that the present clerk OF
the Directors of the Poor, who rushes
to their defense, was the representa-
tive of Boss McCormick's newspaper
who had himself committed to the
county prison for the purpose of re-
vealing alleged awful conditions in
that institution for Mccormick cam
paign purposes. If his experience
amounted to anything. he should have
been able to discover the need of sani-
tation at the Almshouse, especially as
his official position imposes this obli-
cation upon him.
Because the unfortunate italian
whose case has been presented to the
public is poor and helpless is no rea-
son why he should not have had
proper consideration. He deserved and
should have received the best treat
ment possible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
SAFE AND SANE FOURTH

n ACK to the old-time celebration,
~ gathering round the flag, for
us! The idea of the fiagpole
exercises supplies the needed
exhilaration for the day. Young
America must do something, and when
1t has seen parade and heardithe
salute of the guns and the band play as
the flag flutters up, it can very we'll
be content to pass the rest of the day
without getting it's fingers scorched.
Certainly we ought to have some
sort of patriotic exercises to COM
memorate the day, even if the powder
is cut out, and this will be supplied by
the flagpole celebration, which will
be unique and inspiring. And then to
the open!
After ALL boys. isn't it just as heroic
to wade in Conodoguinet creek with
bare feet as to take a chance on blow
ing off toe in the hot town?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
TENNIS is POPULAR

IF Harrisburg is to keep pace with
the demands of an ever-increasing
4 proportion of its youthful lovers
or out-o'-door sports. it must make
prompt and ample provision for better
tennis facilities at Reservoir Park.
Half dozen additional courts would
probably solve the problem for an
other year or SO; proper observance of
the tennis rules would relieve the
situation immeasurably for the pres
ent. The time and age playing limit
regulation particularly should be more
rigidly enforced.
The court regulations recently franz
ed and posted prohibit the use of the
courts, except Nos. and 2, by chill
dren of sixteen or under after 4.30
O'Clock weekdays and throughout the
entire afternoon of Saturdays. This
provides an opportunity for play for
the adult enthusiasts who have been
confined all day to desk, or office. or
store, and who only get a chance to
get to the parks after business hours.
Whether oversight, doubt as to age
limit, or desire not to interfere with
/, the play Of the children on the part
of the officials. is responsible for the
patience-exhausting waiting of the
older players is matter of conjec-
ture; that the older players do sit for
half or three-quarter hour waits is
nndeniable.
Temporary relief will be afforded,
TOO, perhaps, when the one court on
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

IS. J. Toole, Allegheny county COM
missioner, broke his left kneecap in a
fall of two feet.
Edward Taenzer, Berks prison in
srector, is working out plan for a
school for prisoners when in Jail.
Neil w. McGill has been named as
assistant district attorney for Uncle
Sam at Pittsburgh.
j. V. Thompson Is taking an auto
mobile tour through southwestern
counties visiting his coal properties,
and it will take him several days.
A. Howard Thomas, the new COM
mander of the Templars, attended his
first ceremony when the new COM
mandery was instituted in South Beth
lehem.
"A. C. A. Jones, the only graduate
of 1864 at State College, received a
masters degree.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
"Is PERKINS HONEsTsn

This is the title of a pamphlet
which, according to Amos r. e.
Pinchot, was widely distributed by
George w. Perkins from Progressive
campaign Of 1912. Mr.. Pinehot Piaia saws
that when Colorado HEADQUARTERS
wired to Mr.. Perkins for Progressive
literature he responded by Sending
large crates containing this pamph.
let, which had these lines:
1T was the night before AL
bert j. Beveridge delivered his
Keynote speech of the new po-
litical crusade. He asked Colo
mel Roosevelt. George w. Per-
kins and a few other leaders to
come to his room and hear him
read the manuscript. The read
ing proceeded in tense silence.
Beveridge was evidently labor
ing under emotion, and Colonel
Roosevelt was himself visibly
moved. But on George Perkins
cheeks the tears were coursing-
and when 6everidge came to
those passages in which he OUT
lined the course of Justice for
the men who make the nation.
Perkins, with sob he could not
stif1e, hastily left the room and
paced the corridors to regain his
self-control"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

DR.. Wilson has succeeded in forcing
through the Senate his favor to John
Bull In the shape of his bill to repeal
the toll exemption clause of the Panama
Canal act, but in doing SO he has prob
ably driven another wedge in the split
ting of the Democratic party AS the
people learn more of the motive back
of this measure they will resent still
more the Presidents surrender to a
foreign power
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
VARIETY AND WOUNDED HEARTS

I4NVW IOTk sun.
In his curious attempt to dechau-
tauquize Mr.. Bryan by appropriate
legislation, the Hon. Fred A. Britten,
M. c.. of Illinois, seems to forget in
his wrath at that irreclaimable Tyro-
lean warbler of politics, the high
moral uses of scorn steadfastly and
steadily endorsed.
"The foreign policy of our govern
ment," says Mr.. Britten, ''is being
laughed at by every civilized nation on
earth"
If this be so, what lesson is the
Administration giving to the civilized
and the uncivilized in the courage of
that high, hard duty done when men
are sneering at you." Why blame Mr..
Bryan for consoling his wounded heart
with bright quarters and salutes of
Chautauqua?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

the upper Whitehall street tier Is
finally put into shape. 1t has been
ploughed and prepared for layer Of
finishing clay. Until the clay floor Is
put down and rolled. however, the
court is useless. Park officials prom
ise relief just as soon as the clay ar
rives.
Some day. possibly, more courts will
be available. A plan of the old park
board to turn the Eighteenth and
Walnut streets roadway into tennis
courts when the new entrance at
Market and Twenty-first streets was
provided, fell through for lack OF suf-
ficient funds. Now that the new for
NAL entrance is only matter OF time,
this plan could be carried out, so more
tennis courts may be matter OF the
not very distant future, after all.
In the meantime more thorough
observance of the age and playing
limit rulesowould help wonderfully.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
POLITICAL SIDELlCHTS

Perkins says Amos. Pinchot's re-
marks don't matter.
Washington party candidates will
have dinner at Philadelphia next
week.
DIR. Brumbaugh will speak at VAL
ley Forge Tomorrow
w. B. Kirker and d. B. Johns are
being mentioned for the Allegheny
county Republican chairmanship.
The Republican platform commit
tee may be named tonight.
-. -Pinchot is still winging his way
along, but not getting many crowds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

State Highway Commissioner Bige-
low announces that he is ready to pro-
ceed with the building of the roads of
the State and the reconstruction of
the highways which have been going to
the bad since the tie-up of the funds
by the Auditor General 1t is time that
all political juggling and controversy
should cease and that the roads of the
state be put in decent condition for the
use of the peopl..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

Crop news remains very good, accord
ing to the trade reports, but the for
eign figures show the widespread in
activity of American textile plants, and
all reports from industrial centers in
dicate the steady lessening of produc-
ton and the absence of orders.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

Perhaps the most impressive fact,
and it may be psychological at that. is
the shipment of many millions of gold
out of the United States in the last few
weeks without any influence whatever
upon the money market of the United
States Money is so plentiful here by
reason of the absence of demand that
bankers are beginning to wonder what
they will do with 1t.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

Colonel Roosevelt is quoted in dis
patch from Madrid as having no use
for Amos Pinchot who he considers
is radical almost to the point of foolish
ness" Surely our brethren of the Pro-
gressive party are having troubles of
their own. Amos said unkind things
about George w. Perkins, who is a
kind soul and awfully generous in the
campaigns.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
INVITATIONS
BY Wing Dinger

Iheres one thing ] don't like at all
About this time of year,
And every time the mail comes round
1 shake with mortal fear.
dread to look the letters through
Lest I, perchance, should find
A small white envelope quite thick
I'm sure you know the kind
| mean the ones that tell you of
The wedding of some friend,
Or someone who is just about
His college days to end.
And cards you'll find enclosed, which
will
To everything admit,
But all that you can read twixt lines
Are these words, please remit"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
Business Locals
IT'S NORTH KNOWTNG

that when you go into a picture show
that you are going to see the first
films produced in the city. 1t keeps
you ahead of the procession in being
posted on newest events of the world.
The Victoria theater not only has the
films first but they have the best ones
produced including the leading actors
on the stage
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
THOSE THIRTY CENTS

[From the YOUNGSTOWN Leader.1
Vance McCormick's votes cost him
thirty cents each That's about what
the average Democrat looks like when
the prevailing psychological depres-
sion" Is mentioned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

General Carranza threatens to upset
all of Secretary Bryan's peace plans.
which is mean of Carranza after all the
nice things the great Chautauquan has
said about him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

The Rev. DR.. J. Ritchie Smith. the
popular pastor of the Market Square
Presbyterian Church. has been unani-
mously elected to an important cnair
in Princeton Seminary. Members OF MS
congregation and the community gen
orally would sincerely regret the re-
moval sof DIR. Smith from this city. ana
they will hope that he may decide to
here, where his activities are
so highly appreciated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12
AN EVENING THOUGHT

Learn to do well; seek judg-
ment, relieve the oppressed, judge
the fatherless, plead for the
widow.-Isa. 1:17.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-12

George W. Perkins says he will stay
in the Progressive party despite Amos
Pinchots attack. Wonder how Clifford
feels about it?