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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
PRETTY MUSICAL
COMEDY GIVEN BY
LOCAL TALENT
"Springtime" Produced at Opera
House Thursday Evening
TO BE REPEATED TONIGHT
Good Voices, Artistic Staging
and Appropriate Costumes
Make Enjoyable Play

"Springtime', announced as a musi-
cal comedy that takes us back to the
time of our grandmothers," was pro-
duced at the Bennington opera house
Thursday evening by the John II.
Rogers company under the auspices
Of Bennington high school.
A more joyously tuneful musical
entertainment either by professionals
or amatuers, has seldom been given
for the benefit Of a Bennington audi
ence, but II is no disparagement of the
results attained Thursday evening to
state that the possibilities of Spring
me we're not fully developed in the
limited tune at the disposal Of How
ard T. Hill and his assistant, Marie
c. Richter. The big company Of b
folks and little folks, a considerable
number OF whom have had Little or no
experience, almost accomplished the
impossible and many OF the features
were all that could be desired or eX-
pected Having come through its
first appearance SO well the second
production th evening should show
a marked improvement.
The comedy was eXcellently staged,
the costumes we're unusually appro-
pirate and the music, pretty and
catchy w.thout talnt Of jazz made a
combination that was thoroughly en-
Joyed The speaking and singing
voices OF amateurs can not be ex-
pected to have the carrying power of
tra ned professionals but In this re-
spect the members Of the company
showed remarkable proficiency. They
all sang and spoke dist ncty and this
distinctness of utterance was one OF
the pleasing features OF the evening.
There were several duets and solos
OF more than usual excellence and
some Of them would undoubtedly have
been even better had the audience
turned itself loose with a lit e enthus-
iasm Some deserved applause dur
ng the first scene would perhaps
have inspired the singers and those
who had minor parts into forgettul-
ness Of self There is good reason to
believe that there will be a marked
improvement in this direction ton ght.
The singers were materially aided
by Hurleys orchestra Of six pieces
which accompanied The music ans
appeared to be following with sympa-
thetlc consideration for the singers
and their efforts helped a lot. The
muse Of the comedy is really beauti-
full and at the same tine simple
enough to be sung effectively without
the numerous rehearsa's and actual
practice permitted professionals.
Backed as it was with an artisically
correct stage setting and costumed
with taste, "Spr ngtime" prov ded an
entertainment that was highly deserv-
ing Of better patronage than it re-
ceiyed Thursday evening. Persons,
who enjoy music with some of the
old.fashioned sentiment of years ago,
music with a rythm and a swing but
without smash and b.are, will miss a
really enjoyable evening If they fail
to visit the opera house tonight The
8.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
THE FoRTNleHTLY

"Phases Of Recent Fiction" by Or. f.
J. Tupper.
The speaker at tomorrow's Fort
nightly VI Il be DR.. Frederick J Tup-
per, head Of the English department.
of the University Of Vermont.
DIR. Tupper's subject, PHASES OF
Recent Fiction is one that makes a
popular appeal, and many should avail
themselves Of the opportunity to hear
this most interesting subject discus
sed wit hthe broad tolerance and hui
NOR that siuguishes DR.. Tupper as
speaker and an author.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
A|RPLANES USED
IN BATTLE WITH
300 SINN f EINERS
Reserves Rushed TO Assistance
of Crown Forces
MAJOR IN COMMAND SLAIN
Fight Began near MacroOn when
Fifty Policemen Ran
into Ambush

Maoroon Ireland, Feb 25.--Fifty
auxiliary police in lorries were am
bushel between here and Bally-
vourney this morning by 300 men.
One pol ceman was killed and six
We're wounded.
The bate lasted for two hours and
in the end the m ltary withdrew.
Reserves were rushed to the scene
and the attack was renewed with the
assistance OF airplanes.
In the first attack the major COM
manding the crown forces was killed
and six OF his men were wounded one
fatally.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
Dangerous.

"Children," said teacher "can any
of You tell me what is the most danger
Gus part Of an automobiler Up went
a hand, and Tommy twho walks to
schOoD responded shortly: "Yes'm, I
can, It's the driver."-Insurance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25

The maintenance or SanuDar DrluSe
and culvert is aso charged against
this fund. The Leg stature Of 1919
also authorized an expenditure not to
exceed $4,000 annually from he main
tenance fund for the next five years
IN regarding, widening and permanent
improvement of Sandbar bridge and
its approaches. The balance Of the
fund has been available for resurfac-
ing improved state roads and for the
patroling of main line highways I'm
der the regulations governing resuriac
ing. any town which voted sum
not exceed ng $3.50 was allotted two
dollars for each dollar voted or ap-
proprated from the town funds. Thus.
q town which voted or appropriated
$3.50 was allowed $500 10y the com.
missioner, max ng total of $225O
available for resurfacing. Towns In
this county voting to take advantage
Of this regulation and amounts voted
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25

help to eXpend itB funds'
In addition to the regular resurlac-
sng work. the state expended ap-
proximately $4,000 in the County for
the extra maintenance Of highways,
while road commissioners are allowed
$40 per mile toward Nde maintenance
of selected highways not under the
patrol system, amounting to about
$1,000 In the county.
One of the most crying needs OF
our gravel roads lis frequent resurfac-
tng Patrolmen cannot resurface a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
Gained 20 Pounds On Four Bot
ties of Tanlac And Says His
Nemitis, Rheumatism and In
digestion Are Entirely Gone.

ut may seem almost unbelievable
but it is fact that I have gained
twenty pounds in weight on four bot
ties of Tanlac and can honestly say
! never felt better in my life than l
do today said William NJ Graves,
contractor and builder residing at Bee.
man street, Poultney Vermont
Until had the flu two years ago
never knew what q days illness
was. but ever since then I have been
IN very weak and run down condi-
tion. Everything | ate soured and
caused burning sensation like fire in
my stomach and bloated up with
gas until was in perfect misery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
TEN PIN TOURNAMENT
E. z. Waist Company outpOint Odd
Fellows Thursday Evening

Thursday evening the r. 2. bowling
team outpointed the odd Fellows team
in the bowling tournament at the "Y'.
Ryan had high total score Of 504
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-To rent two or tbree
roomeo apartment, centrally located;
furnished or unturnished Address w.
L. T., care Banner Bennington, VI.
FOR SALE--Two building lots on the
west side Of Washington Ave. one has
lOO-ft. frontage desirable lot on Put
nam street; two story house with all
modern convenences, price right, own
cr leaving town, possession given i'm
mediately; desirable two story house
on North street, hard wood floors, hot
water heat large garden and garage;
desirable house on Weeks street at
very reasonable figure; several other
houses In good locations, rents collec-
ted and property cared for. general in
suranco and automobile insurance of
all kinds. II n. Williams, Office 80
Elm street, tel 139-w, 10tR
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25

Searsburg, Stamford Sunderland, Win
hail and Woodford voted nothing.
However the district highway COM
missioner prevailed upon the se'ect-
men or road conmiss' oners of sever
al Of these towns to appropriate
money for resufacing from their reg
ular funds, so that work was carried
out in this county as follow:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
The Awe ir Audiencs.

ne awe ir Audience.
II does not necessarily follow that
because an actor or actress IS affected
shat an audience will be ikewlse.-
Cartoons Magazine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25
VILLAGE CAUCUS
Local Citizens Caucus to Be Held
Next Friday.

Local Citizens Caucus to Be Held
Next Friday.
All citizens of the village of Ben.
nngton who are entitled to vote at
the annual meeting of said village are
hereby notified and warned to meet In
caucus at the Young Women's club
rooms Friday evening, February 25th,
at s o'clock for the following pur.
poses;
First, To nominate all officers 70
he voted for at the annual meeting
of sad village to be held on March
Is, 1921 and
Second. To transact any other
business which may be found proper
when met
j Guy Livingston,
Dean / Martin,
Harry b. Spear,
Citizens Committee.
Bennington. VT. FEB. 21, 1921
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-25

WEATHER FoREcAsT-CIoudy to-
night and Saturday, probably light
snow. Warmer tonight and Saturday.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10

Ladies' fine All-wOOl Hose, big
special, per pair. .......$1.OO
S3.45 Zephyr and Chambray Cling
ham Aprons, beautiful styles,
special, each. .$1.75
Children's Khaki COveralls, special,
per pair. ..~../. LOU
Ladies' Tennis Flannel Gowns, up
to $3.50 values, special, each CSC
A big table of Mems Wool and Part
Wool Sweaters, also wool jerseys,
up to $500 values, each. $3.50
Mems Good Quality Hose, 2 pairs
for. .25c
Mems Fine Dress Shirts, to close
out the lot, EACH. SOC
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10
Furnishings Department

Mems Wool Flannel Shirts, gray
and dark brown, also U. S. Army
khaki shirts, up to $500 values,
in all sizes, while they last,
each. . .............- $1.SS
Boys SIip-on Sweaters, with fancy
stripes, $3.50 values, while they
last, each. ..........$1.9S
A very good grade of Children's
Black Hose, all sizes, up to 10,
per pair. ........... .25c
Ladies' fine Muslin Gowns, up to
$500 values, each. .... .9Sc
Children's Sweaters, each. -. .98e
A nice line of Mems, and Boys Caps,
each. ..$1.25
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10

Mems Ribbed or Fleeced Union
Suits, $500 values, suit $1.45
Mems Jersey Sweaters, each $1.5O
Mems Best Grade of Overalls and
Jackets, all sizes, per pair $1.49
Boys Khaki COlOred Overalls, per
pair. ............... SOC
Cotton Blankets, Nashua make,
64x76, while they last, per
pair. y1.75
Extra Heavy Single Blankets, very
special, each. =. ......... $2.45
The largest size made in Woolnap
Blankets, while they last, per
pair. 1896
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10
or Friday and Saturday Only
Dry Goods Department

The very best grade of heavy Ten
mis- Flannel, in lights and darks,
also plain, white and pink Amos
: keag, Dorsey, Majestic and other
well-known brands. Positively
none better. Very special, per
yard, lee
Extra fine grade of Table Damask,
two yards wide, $3.50 values,
per yard. .$1.OO
A beautiful line of All-wool Serges
and other WOOlen Dress Goods,
from 36 to 48 inches wide, at,
per yard. .$1.25 to Sits
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10

High grade Zephyr and Chambray
Ginghams, a beautiful assort-
ment of plaids, 80 inches wide;
up to 65c values, per yard. 1Sc
The best high grade Bleached or
UnbIeached Muslin, 45c values,
per yard. 15c
Comfort Challies, beautiful as
sortment of patterns, per
yard. ..........- 1Oc
All cOIors Sateens, yard wide, ex-
cepting> black, up to 75c values,
per yard. .--.......... .2Sc
All Linen ToweIing, per yard. .19e
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10

A beautiful line of Dress and Apron
Ginghams, fast colors, a big spe-
cial, per yard. ......1 .19e
Yard wide Percales, light or dark
patterns, best quality, special,
per yard. 19c
A very good grade of Bed Sheets,
84X90, regular $3.50 values,
each. 81 90
Pillow Cases to match, soc values,
edcn. csc
Table Oil Cloth, all colors, per
yard. ...! .. .45e
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10
Shop in North Topeka!
North Topeka Neu1s

Items for this column may be left at
Petro's drug store. or telephone Eleanor
Kimball, 1891 after 4 o'clock. Other
hours. $3.50.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10
When You Are Sick

there are necessities that would be of no use
to you if you were in good health, but in sick
ness you must have them, and we are ever
prepared to supply you with:
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10

lContinued on Page Ninel
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-10

of
the mills
quantity
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
TAKE PRECAUTIONS.

The police of New Britain are talk ing all possible precautions at thla time to keep on the lookout for thieves and other criminals who have made their appearance.
 But. the police are not able to do everything.
 Chief Rawlings is especially aux ious that the people take the neces- sary steps to cooperate with his men.
 Already people are responding. By so doing they protect not only them selves but their neighbors. When the would be criminals find out that the way ia being made as difficult aa possible for them, they are moro apt to turn their attention elsewhere.
 Therefore it ia wiso and mos. inn portant to assist the police in mslk- ina New Britain a place of hard pickings" for thieves.
 Don't leave the key to your back or front door under the mat" or in 8 place where any man who takes the trouble to watch you from hid- ing place. as you go out, may know where to find it.
 Don't keep large sums of money in your homes.
 Don't leave your house empty for any length of time without notifying the police.
 Don't go on your vacation without letting the police know. The nearest patrolman will be given your address and will take more than his usua pains to keep a watch on your home.
 Remember that men are out of work. Most of them are unfortunate Most of them are honest.
 But few men are driven to des- peration and will resort to deeds never befora contemplated.
 Aid our efficient police in any man. ner possible Take the police into your confidence and ask them what you should do to protect yourself and your homes.
 Then live or leave for a rest with a feeling of safety. Don't become one of those who make crime easier by losing your head over the report o1 crime or two.
 sible.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01

posed to their recommendations will cards on the table. Under this pro- vision of the amendments the critics of the plans of the board must lay their cards on the table also. The delegates, representing all the peo- pie, with the Common Council and the board, will be the judges. The people, as represented by 144 dele gates to the City Meeting Board, will
 have tn great majority and by far
 the loudest voice in the decisions to
 be made
 The pertinent points of the amend
 ments to the city charter, which show that the City Meeting Board to- night may do nothing but approve the bonds, are: Sec. Is (After pro- viding for the filing with the city
 clerk and the advertising of any pro-
 posed chasges in the estimates sub
 mltted by the common council to
 the City Meeting Board,) Says:
 Said City Meeting Board may change or modify any estimate of income and expenditure and the appropria- tion therefore as made and recom- mended by the common council, or
 may strike out entirely any appro- priation, if such change or modifica- tios or petition to strike out has been
 presented as heretofore provided,
 to the city clerk at least five days before said city meeting and duly
 advertised by said city clerk, but it (the City Meeting Board, Ed.) can- not otherwise change said report of the common council and cannot act
 upon any appropriation for any ob-
 ject or matter not included in said common council report'
 The report of the board of finance and taxation was accepted and ap- proved and the appropriations made l by the common council June 15. No objecting petitions have been filed or
 advertised as required. The only vote possible, if a vote on the bonds
 is put, will be one for their authori- zation.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
CHIEF JUSTICE TAFT.

While the man who holds the highest office in the world-that of the Presidency of the United States is benefited by the possession of the judicial temperament" as any man in any position is benefited by ond highest office-the Chief Justice ship-calls for it's possession and
 exercise in a far more intense de- gree.
 The President should be man of action, originality and determined per- severance in the prosecution of his plans for the betterment and well fare of the people, conservative when safety may be gained by conserva-
 t1sm only, progressive up to the limit of sane, wise progression, ever rected, never led into untried paths | of progress until the conviction of their wisdom and safety has come | from a mind capable of deep, far seeing thought, ana never asleep to the fact that new things absolutely demand new viewpoints.
 | In William Howard Taft, just ap- I pointed to the Chief Justiceship, the judicial temperament has been al
 ways the characteristic that has kept him from becoming the great poli- tician-statesman if you will. His devotion to precedent and his ha bit of mind which has led him to hear both sides of story, in it's most
 minute detail, and his inclination tc leave his mind open to counsel, has
 kept him from becoming the dash ing leader of the Roosevelt type, able
 to carry all before him in the en- | thusiasm of the conviction, always
 active, which might have placed him at the top of the list of statesmen
 of the country.
 What was a drag gging chair to his
 achievements in politics, becomes 6
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01

balancing weight, a load bringing safety and not handicap.
 It is believed, despite the fact that former President Taft has been out of the law for a considerable period, that he will make line record as Chief Justice. The kcener the lawyer the more he appreciates that a few months will put him "out- of-date" in regard to precedent. Every day a new light is thrown on matters legal. Every day decisions are rendered.. some of them in the lower courts, which illuminate mat ters before somewhat in doubt.
 It is in a measure this ability of the wise judge to recognize his ig norance that makes him the wise judge he is.
 It is noteworthy that Chief Justice Taft is the only man who has held the two positions which we consider the highest in the world. It is with pride that we of this state note the appointment was credited, not to Ohio, but to Con- necticut
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
.JEST RUMIN ATIN'.'
(Robcrt RusscH.)

We won't forget New Britain though vacations bring great joys,
 When We stop work an seek the spota we loved when wa were boys. We won't forget the city where we earn our daily bread We won't, in summer revels, let our gratitude grow dead If absence makei much fond CT grow the heart, then we'll find out,
 Our city is a place which we may justly boast about. That ruminatin' pipa O nina suggests a little thought: Where did we get the cash to purchase clothes we may havo bought ''To wear back to that oT home town; where did wa ge: tho price
 "To take trip at all--spruced up an lookin' sort O nice 7? We'll cherish ol', or memories, pure thoughts without al loy-
 But ne'er forget New Britain though vacations bring great joy.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
BONDS AND THE CHARTER.

That the City Meeting Board will have no power to do anything but authorize the issuance of the bonds and the appropriations made by the Common Council is seen from a read ing of the amendments to the char ter approved by the Legislature.
 No power is given to change .those appropriations, proposed altera- ps not having been advertised.
 power is given to reject those
 priations, no such proposal
 been advertised.
 situation would be the same,
 SC, at an adjourned meeting,
 meeting would be but a
 pm of tonight's session.
 ho did not attend the pub
 es held here. or the hear
 Id in Hartford may be sur
 by the statement.
 the future there will be no
 for those wishing to criticize
 spur of the moment to pres
 the City Meeting Borad any
 tions in the plans of the board nance and taxation which primar- manages the city finances and mbers of which devote valuable lTne to the consideration of it's af- /affairs.
 Tn wording of the charter amend ment gives ample time to those ob- jecting to the recommendations of that board to make their objections known by advertisement and by fl- ing them in the office of the city clerk.
 The meeting of the representatives of the people of the city, the City Meeting Board, will not be a scene of misunderstanding and disorder caused by a purposely delayed offer ing of new plan which may seem feasible and wise on it's face, o1 which might, indeed. be wise but which cannot be wisely considered coming as such plans have some times been presented Tn the past, at the last moment when no one would have the chance to study it before voting upon it.
 This provision, requiring due puo- licity to be given matters that vii come before the City Meeting Board will make the sessions of that body ones where questions may be de bated intelligently by people who  have been informed, or who have had chance to inform themselves on the things to be discussed.
 Fairness between the board o1 finance and taxation, and those cp
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
FACTS AND FANCIES - BY ROBERT CULLEN

Japan and America are not looking for trouble. They are simply prepar- ing and letting Nature take ita course
 Many of tho new-rich discover to their sorrow that money won't make ono feel at ease in the presence of a butler
 Still, Obregon must understand that it is difficult for us to recognize Mex ico in her present quiescent state.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01

Many men resemble the baseball pitcher who has speed to burn": they lack the paraphernalia to con- trol it, which keeps them out of all "big leagues
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01

It'1 hard to beat 4 fellow at
 A game which is his own: It'3 hard to cheat A fellow that Leaves unknown things alor.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS
 By John J. Daly

ONE DAY LAST WEEK One day last week the Summer skies Took the color of your While you were standing on the !arn Down by the garden, after dawn. How Time. the trickster, flies! It the a mortal tries To win, remoter grows the prize. When I arrived, you had withdrawn
 One day last week. You could not hear the silent sighs Nor the love that never dies, You did not know that I would pawn For you, the world and San Juan; Or you'd have left those other guys
 One day last week.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01

Three years ago the nations Ware pending every effort to find tho hasa submarine; now they try just as hard to find a submarine base
 A~manufacturer asserts that Amor ica furnished about 70 Der cent of the automobiles in Egypt. As, if we remember correctly, about n rer cent. of the desirt for self-determina- ton,
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01

CLOVES
 Qualities That win Sausr, the Most Fastdious Women. High Grade GIovcs at Low Scale Prices.
 Womcn's Cl,a!nc,sette Cloves 2-clasp style; white only, slight iy soiled from hardling. other wise perfect; sizes 5..ss $, and 62 only. 00 at pair ZSc Womcn's 16 Button Length LiSle Gloves, made of fine lner- cerized lisle in Navy only. sizes 51l4, to S3s; sold regularly fer s1.oO. on at ....... pair HOC Women's :-C1asp Style Kid Gloves--CEoice of our entire stock of Frsnch and domestic Gloves that sold as higs as S3.50. most all sizes IT, sittsra lot; white, black, tan, brown, gray. CT 0 StSap Wrist Chanroiscu.. Glove. -Eayscr's and oti,er we'll known makes. not aH sizes ia every colcr. but all sizes in cn- tire lot: values to 70 .1.5o. at ...t. pair ( 0C