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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-10-04
Rutland,

Mrs. Henry G. Harrison of Brandon,
daughter of Mrs John Cain, who Is seri-
ously and hopelessly i'll has been remov-
ed to her mothers home. John Cain,
Jr., who was helplessly stricken with
paralysis more than year ago, is grad
ually failing. Mrs. Cain, an estimable
woman, has the sympathy of the COM
muniiy in double affection.
A strenuous effort will be made TO
change the Town System OF schools and
return to the District plan. The move
ment is led by Hon. Horace II. Dyer, a
gentleman Of wealth, who lives in a small
district between Rutland and Clarendon.
The Grand Jury after a full investiga-
ton Of the case did not find a bill against
Mrs Charles E. Weatherly for fl ing A
pistol at TWO colored girls passing in the
street with intent TO kill, and she was
discharged from custody.
DIR. Jacob H. Putnam, the oculIst, &C.
companied by his father John r. Put
nam, will leave November for Hot
Springs, Arkansas, to spend the winter,
DIR. Putnam will establish an office.
Ex-Governor Proctor has offered to
give the town OF Rutland a portion of
Pine Hill for a Public Park, or 10 acres
of land for permanent camp ground
for the State Militia.
Twenty two lots have been sold the
past week, on Cain street, which houses
are to be built next season. There will
soon be village by itself in that section
of the town.
R A. Phillips of Rutland has been
awarded contract for furnishing the
slate and roofing large mill of the Con-
tocook Company at HiIlsboro, New
Hampshire.
The Society for Promoting Good CIT
izens, have requested our clergymen to
preach one or more sermons, before
election on the Duties of American Cit
liens"
Hon. Homer E. Royce, Chief Justic of
the Supreme Court, signifies his inten-
ton Of retiring from the bench at the
close OF his present term of service.
George W. Cutting OF Providence. R.
|. is visiting his brother Andrew Cut
ting. They had not met before in 33
years.
Judge Walter G. Dunton has accented
a professorship in the Law Department
oi the University OF Wisconsin at Madi- |
son.
The number Of young people petition
ing for divorce at the present term of |
The Rutland County Court is surprising. /
Henry Baxter Kings, son of Gen. Levi
J. Kingsley, has entered the Columbia
Law School, New York.
There are more than 1900 children in
he public schools of Rutland.
Chicago marble men were in town
1uying stock.
Bogus silver certificates are in circu-
alton here.
Real estate brings good prices at auc-
ion
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There is a movement in the north
part of the State.to compel the discon,
hnuance Of Sunday trains, This is the
avowed object, but it is really drive at
the Central Vermont and the B. & r,
railways, because the former, on their
through business, move the perishable
freights, live stock, ETC., Sundays, and
both roads run the Sunday night sleep
ing trains. The St. Adams Messenger
takes column to explain the necessity
which calls for this arrangement of
trains, and it's explanation of the wishes
OF the managers to curtail all Sunday
labor as much as possible, ought to be
satisfactory to any sensible man. The
fact must be apparent to every one that
many things to-day are a necessity
which in the days of stage coaching
would have been considered Sabbath
dissertation, though just why the run
ming of perishable freights and Sunday
night trains is more wicked than driv-
ing out for pleasure with living teams
does not appear; or the taking of the
train Sunday for home, is to be censur-
ed over loafing around hotel, in late or
old times, is not apparent. 1t would
seem that the care of locomotive Sun
day is no more a sin than that of span
OF stage horses hundred years ago,
and 80 on to the end of the chapter.
The thing won't work, gentlemen, the
railroads of Vermont will not be tied to
your apron strings through pastoral
commission or otherwise. But then,
some such question will afford variety,
and possibly prevent the sages at Mont
pelier from becoming homesick.
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FRANK POOR'S CASE.

b. frank Poor is gentleman well
and favOrably known here where he has
resided for several years. He was with
the Bennington WOulrn Mills during the
time the Mrssrs. Fisher ran them and
until the death of the survivor of the
firm. Afterwards he held responsible
position with George Rock wood & Co.,
and later had entered business for him
self running domestic bakery on
Main street and is doing fine business.
In all these relations he had been known
as thoroughly reliable and has many
friends.
Saturd y morning about nine o'clock
he changed his clothes, and, saying he
was going up to Tiffany's to see Russell
hyde, disappeared as completely as 1t
was possible for any one to do. Sunday
morning, after an anxious and sleep
less night, his wife called In several of
their friends and search for the MISC
ing man was instituted. No trace of
him Was found except at Walloomsar,
N. Y, Tuesday afternoon, and the
searcher who heard of him there the
day before towards evening, drove
home only to be here when Mr.. Poor
returned Tuesday evening at o'clock.
Me-. Poor came back as suddenly and
announced as when he went away. He
could give no consistent accounts Of bis
movements since Saturday, and had ap-
parently lost all record Of time. The
strain upon Mrs. Poor was intense dur
ing the four days unavailing search was
made and the reaction nearly pros
trated her also. A physician DIR. CHS
holm was summoned, Mr.. Poor was got
to bed and everything possible is being
done to relieve him.
We have interviewed DR.. Chisholm and
be authorizes US to say that MIR. Poor
is laboring under temporary insanity
due so Cere bral exhaustion, and that his
recovery Is Cei tain in time" This may
mean longer or shorter period az
may hereafter be developed. This
statement should get at rest all reports
as to reason other than freak OF
alteration of mind for his singular &C
tons extending through several weeks
past and which are now recalled.
Acting under the advice of friends,
Mrs. Poor will continue the bakery and
business OF the old place, and she re-
quests US to say t. all their patrons and
to the public generally, that beginning
to day the regular course will be pur
sued. Hot Parker rolls, biscuits do
mestlc bread, and all the other depart
ments will he served in the same man
ner as heretofore. She guarantees the
quality. Bennington people will not
fail to respond to this appeal.
Mrs. Poor also wishes to extend
thanks to the many friends who assist
ed her in her trouble and during sus-
pense, to the Odd Fellows (of which or
der her husband is a member) for the
part they took and are taking in assist
ance of herself and family of four chill
dren.
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POVIlal.

Fred Proud, who was taken with an
attack of lung hemorrhage a fortnight
ago last Tuesday died on Thursday last
from its effects. He was eighteen years
old and for several months has been dis
posed to a consumptive condition,
though at the commencement Of his last
illness he was feeling extra well. Chas.
Sanford conducted, the Rev. Z. L. Scott
addressing the funeral. His associates
in the factory attended en- mdsse. the
mill being stopped for that occasion.
Some 1920 WIS taken in prizes by our
townspeople at the Hoosac Valley Fair.
Y. II. Barber, P. F. Montgomery, A. A.
Mason, @. Gallup and their families
were the principle winners,
s. Wright, jr., of Brooklyn, N. Y,
was taken on the street with bleeding
of the lungs. His parenta, who reside
here, went to him at once, but up TO the
present time, the news are OF very seri.
GUS character.
S. Wright is making quite extensive
repairs and additions to his buildings on
the factory grounds.
Work on the NJ. E. church addition
has begun, the masonry being now un.
der way.
Leon jerks met a severe accident in a
sprained ankle.
Mr.. Elliot Niles is said to be dang r
ously i'll,
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THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE.
CHIEF JUSTICE ROYCE DECLINES
REFLECTION;

A Very Active Canvass Going on for
all the Offices The SpeakershIp
Fight - who Will succeed Judge
Royce ?-The Gossip OF the BurIing-
ton Correspondent of the Troy
Budget.
The 10th general session OF the Yer
mont Legislature will open at Montpe-
lier next Wednesday, yesterday Oct.
3, and it promises to be an important
session. The most prominent questions
to be considered by the Legislature are
those of double taxation or the taxation
Of mortgages, the policy, which some in
sist, drives large portion of Vermont's
surplus money to the West; the settle
ment OF the town versus the district
school system; the continuance OF the
Normal Schools at Castleton, johnson
aud Randolph, their adjustment and
the substitution OF one Normal School
for the State, centrally located, or the
appropriation OF the funds now bestowed
upon them to the various High Schools
in the State; and the consideration of
some means OF reviving the agricultural
interests of the State and rehabiting
abandoned farms. Some insist that the
control of the railways is one Of the i'm
portant subjects to come before the Leg
islature, but the requirements of the
Inter State Commerce law have been so
thoroughly complied with by the roll
roads in the State and the decisions of
the Vermont Board of Railroad Commits
sioners have already so great authority
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the settlement of existing difficulties,
that the Legislature will without doubt,
first devote its attention to the more
pressing subjects which demand its con-
sideration.
Just at the present time, however, in
terest centres in the canvass for the va
rlous legislative offices and the social
features of the opening Of the session.
The leading society event OF the week
will be the reception to be given by Gov
ernor and Mrs. Ormsbee, who will be
assisted by the Hon. W. p. Dillingham;,
Governor elect, and Mrs. Dillingham;.
The reception will take place in the ex
ecutive chamber at the Capitol the even
ing of the first day of the session, We'd
nesday from s 10 10 o'clock. There will
be present IN addition TO the members of
the Legislature, the incoming and retir-
ing officers Of the various branches OF
the State Government, officers OF the
State Militia in uniform and prominent
members Of past Legislatures, 80 that
leading society people from all parts Of
the State will be in attendance. Ser
geant-at-Arms Phinney is making care
full arrangements for the reception and
it will be brilliant affair.
The candidates for Speaker of the
House are the Hon. Henry Ballard Of
Burlington, the Hon. Walter e. Howard
OF Fair Haven and ex Speaker Josiah
Grout of Derby. The latter was Speaker
in 1874, having been elected TO fill the |
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Judge II. II. Powers when he was ele-
waited to the Supreme Bench and he was
again elected in 1886. The Hon. Henry
Ballard is not an active candidate but
would be pleased to accept the position
il elected. In regard to the position Of
President pro tenn, Of the Senate, Sena-
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ator II. Z. Bates OF st. Johnsbury hav-
ing held the place in the last Legislature
will not reasonably expect it again since
the one term rule has obtained so strong
a hold in Vermont, and Senator Elihu
B. Taft of Chittenden county is the most
prominent candidate, being entirely
capable if elected, to fill the position
with credit to himself and the Senate.
The candidates for Chsplains of the
Senate are the Rev. Mr.. White of North
field, the Rev. Mr.. Pierce of West Ran
dolph, the Rev. Mr.. Wild of Charlotte,
and for Chaplain of the House, the Rev.
S. G. Hayford of Montpelier and the
Rev. Mr.. Snow of Swanton and the Rev.
Gemont Graves of Burlington.
1t is stated that Chief Justice Royce
will not be candidate for reelection on
account of ill-heath, but in case his
health permits he will undoubtedly be
reelected unanimously. II he declines
it is probable that Judge Ross, the next
Judge Of the Supreme Court in order of
seniority who was elected tie same year
as Chief Justice Royce, 1870, will be
elected to the position. Then will recur
the perennial question of cutting the
number of judges down from seven to
six, and if this is done there will proba-
bly, be no other changes in the bench.
If it should be decided to have the pres
ent number continue the strife for the
vacant judgeship would undoubtedly lie
between Franklin and Washington
counties. All eyes would naturally turn
to the Hon. W.P. Dillingham;, Governor
elect, hut it is question whether he
would resign considering the time before
him in which to reach the Supreme
Bench. The policy of having a Demo
cratic Judge TO succeed the late Judge
Redfeld of Washington county would
inevitably present itself, ir which cast
the Hon. sc Shurtleff, late Democratic
candidate for Governor, and Dislric
Attorney Clarence H. Pitkin would b,
thought of. If Republican has 10 b,
decided upon from that county, how
ever, the names Of ex-Postmaster G.. w
Wing and II. A. Huse, Esq, both o
Montpelier, would suggest themselve
IN connection with the position. 1t is
question, though, whether Franklin
county would not be entitled to tn
judgeship, Washington county havinI
had Representative on the Bench g
long, and her claims would undoubtedl
be considered as just. Franklin county
choice would probably lie between h
R. Start, Esq, and A. P. Cross, Esq, O
St. Adams.
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Richard Croker, the leader of Tam
many Hall, who visited the White
House, at the request of President
Cleveland, has returned to New York.
1t is now given out that Tamany will
not endorse Hewitt for Mayor, but will
nominate a candidate of it's own, that
Hewitt will be nominated by the Coun-
ty Democracy organization, and that
the Republicans will nominate a candi-
date of their own. The President, it is
said, wants three cornered Mayoralty
fight for the reason that it will bring
out an increased vote, which would en-
ure to his benefit. 1t is on the principle
Of cat hght-the greater the fight the
more kittens. Tammany expects to
elect its own Mayor in triangular
fight. If New York knows its own in
terests 1t will re-elect Hewitt, the first
Democratic Mayor of that city not a
spokesman.
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MARY HOWE.

The annual musical festivsl-which |
closed four days session at Worcester, |
Mass. last week.-Mrs. the most SUGGEST |
full convention of recent years, the cash |
receipts aggregating great sum. Many
of the most noted of American soloists
were present, and the chorus, assisted
by the Boston Symphony Orchestra of
100 artists was simply grand. Mary
Howe OF Brattleboro, sang on Thursday
and Friday and captured the honors Of
the festival, arousing the most intense
enthusiasm. The local and Boston press
are loui in her praise and she has scores
of offers to sing with pledges of one
thousand dollars for each concert, but
many offers are positively declined be-
cause Of her early departure for Europe.
Mary Howe comes to Bennington TO
fulfill a promise made long ago, and be-
cause at her deep interest in church
WORK. All the profits from her concert
here will be given to the church for
charitable purposes.
We have only space to quote from the
Worcester Telegram of September 2Sth,
OF her singing before the vast audience
at the Festival.
The most notable event of the con-
cert was Miss Mary Howe's first appear
ance before Worcester audience. For
days past the shop windows have been
adorned with the photographs of love-
y young woman purporting to be Mary
Howe, and it was universally felt that il
the lady were only 1.-THE as pretty as
she was IN her portraits, her charms
would strike home at once. And so,
when Miss Howe stepped upon the stage
last evening, to make her debut, there
was universal murmur of admiration.
She looked lovely and she was dressed in
charming taste. IL was a trying mo-
ment for the young artistic, for it was
practically her first appeal to a critical
public. She chose an Indian bell song
by Drlibes. At first it was difficult to
guage her voice, but when she had fin.
ished, the critical ear pronounced it a
good soprano Of excellent range. with
an upper register as clear and as pure as
the silver tones of a flute. There was
much that was crude about her singing,
but IN the tiorid runs incidental to Deli
bes' difficult song, and in the imitation
OF 1.-THE silver bells resounding," Miss
Howe aroused the audience to a state of
enthusiasm which defies all description
Smilingly she bowed and bowed before
she left the platform, but still the ap-
plause continued, gathering in volume
as the moments sped by. At last the
fair vocalist again appeared on the stage,
and was Immediately hailed by storm
of applause. Her departure did not
mend matters jot. The clapping still
continued, eliminating at last in veri
table cheer, which rang Justify through
the building, until Miss Howe, blusbinR
and smiling, consented to sing again.
She gave dainty ballad, which was as
warmly applauded as before"
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ly fitted marks shown upon the window
stills, strongly indicating an effort to get

ly fitted marks shown upon the Vi,dox
stills, strongly indicating an effort to Set
in. CIV
George Snow has removed from Rem.
nlngton Falls, and now resides in The
house owned by G. II. Morse His
tather-in law, Mr.. Sanders, is still obIi0-
ed TO use his crutches in getting about,
on account of rheumatism.
The pastors of both our churches were
IN their accustomed pulpits last Sab
bath, and both addressed audiences
seemingly pleased to heal those with
whom they have been on terms of init
macy in the past.
Nj. q. Huling was threatened with the
measles, calling physician on Monday,
we understand it is case called mock
measles, and he is expected to be about
again in day or two, as the form is a
mild one.
All are cordially invited to attend the
SONG Service held at the rooms of the
young Womans' Christian Temperance
Union, every Sabbath afternoon at $3.50
p NJ until further notice.
Mrs. Allen, an aunt Of Mrs p uen,v
York on Monday. '' ''
M. q. Holt and wife are spending
some time in Albany, N. Y, at his
fathers.
Mr.. Cady of Williston has been a
guest oil w. G. Shaw this week.
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North Remington.

The store of c. II. Houghton & Co.,
was broken into on Sat. night, and a
small amount of money and a few post
age stamps taken-all that was in The
money drawer. The till was found out.
side together with some things used for
burglarz'ng purposes. A pane of glass
was removed and the window raised for
entry. A hole had been drilled into the
safe and powder inserted and exploded,
but not with sufficient effect to iniure
The lock or anything the safe contained
Some tools and fuse were found lying
about on the floor, but nothing has been
missed except the contents of the till.
One thing which attracted the attention
of the clerk on Monday morning as he
entered the store was red bandanna
handkerchief left on the floor, and the
powder was done up in an Albany dr.
gus.
1t was pleasure to some of his
friends to meet John N. Hills,of Chicago
at the depot last Tuesday, and while
waiting the arrival of the belated train,
to talk over matters new aud old of mu-
tual interest. He is true Vermonter,
and takes deep interest to have gath
ering Of our states descendants in his
city every year to cherish its glorlus
memory.
w. E. Hawks, Esq and wife, attend
ed the golden wedding OF Doty Brim-
mer in Hoosick last Friday. They pro
nounce 1t pleasant gathering, saying
that over Gne hundred and thirty sat
down TO well furnished tables, the ar.
engagements having been made by their
children and friend, so as TO give them
surprise.
Our butcher, VIM. Martin, and his as |
sstant, have been absent about a week |
looking up stock for the market here, |
The scarcity Of good animals, on foot, |
led them TO go abroad, and we under |
stand they were successful in obtaining |
the object of their search. Notwith-
standing, the closing of their shop was
quite an annoyance to the pubic.
The Congregational Sabbath School
voted last Sunday TO send ten dollars to
the relief fund Of the yellow fever suf.
ferers at Jacksonville, Florida, and TO
take a collection next Sunday for the
purpose, hoping to increase the amount
The object appeals to
any who have means to respond.
Hon. Charles Thatcher left for Mont
ptlier ON Monday, to be IN attendance
upon the annual meeting OF the Yer
mont Mutual Insurance Company, of
which he is a director. Arthur II
Cushman accompari' d him to ei te. up-
IN his duties as Page, on the opening Of
he legislature.
Rev. Mr.. Hewitt attended The installa
ion services, al Bennington Centre, on
'hurday last. He gave the Rig hand
Il FL own p to the incoming pastor.
Rev. NJ. l. Severance, as his part IN the
ftrrnoon exercises; he being the only
pastor IN town.
1t is thought there was on attempt TO
freak int the store Of w X. Wording
on & Son, the night uf the Hougr ton ]
burglary, as the Jimmy" found, exact
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IMPORTANT RAILROAD CHANGES.
Moving the Terminus from North Adams
to WIlliamstown.

A North Adams correspondent writes
that John Adams, general superintend-
emit; Frank Adams, division superin.
tendeDt; ]. Crandell, division superin
tendent; Z. A. Smith, chief train dis
patcher, aud o. Stewart, superintendent
of motive power, were at the Tunnel
city last week, where they met to make
arrangements to transfer the North
Adams switching to their new yard at
WilliamstOwn, which was used for the
first time last Monday. The tunnel d.
vision, under Division Superintendent
Adams, is extended to Williamstown
and the western division under Division
Superintendent Crandell will only come
to WIlliamstown yards. All east bound
freight from Troy and Mechanicville
will stop at Williamstown, aud all west
bound freight will run through to Will
Jamestown instead of stopping here.
Local freight from both east and west
will continue to stop at North Adams
Two switch gangs will be kept at North
Adams, one To do local work and the
other to assist freights to the GENITAL
shaft. The new ward will be under the
charge Of A. l.. Gardner, who has been
yard master at North Adams for num-
Der Of years. Saturday new telegraph
wire was strung from North Adams to
extending the train wire
from Boston TO that point, so all east
bound freight trains can receive their
train orders at that point direct from
Boston. Friday morning the officials
took a special train from North Adams
and inspected the new yards. A train
will be run morning and night to nc
the wofkmen who will con.
linue to reside in North Adams. l..
Gardner has been appointed yard mas
ter at Williamstown.
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"POLrrICAL ExPEDIENCY.~

John C. News rat" indianapolis
Journal has become a union office. The
change is made at this time for political
effect. 1t comes too late to make work
ingmen any more favorable 10 Captain
Harrison, who voluteered to lead a com.
pany of military against unarmed work
ingmen. Organized labor and Its friends
would be glad, however, If some Re
publican journals in the east would reog-
nize union men.-TrOy Press.
The Troy Press was rat" sheet and
it was only throgh political expediency
that it was made union Office. And
when the molders in the Clinton found
cry were on strike the Press loudly de-
manded that they be "shot down like
mad dogs. Troy Telegram.