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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-03-29
ALLOW TO PROHIBITION.

The Supreme Court of the United
States has decided that the clause in
the prohlbitory law OF Iowa which for
bids tie transportation of liquor from
other states is unconstitutional, being
beyond the power of the state, because
Congress has the sole power to regulate
commerce between the states.
This is an important decision, for it
bears equally upon similar provisions in
the prohibitory laws of Vermont and
other states. II annuls whatever re-
strains express and railroad companies
from bringing in liquors. They can be
held liable hereafter only for transport
ing it between shipping places in the
state, and practically that Is of no impor
tance.
However, the law has rarely been en-
forced against transportation compan-
les. Ordinarily they have received
liquors the same as any other merchan-
disc. and in times when public opinion
has been especially active for the en-
forcement of the law, shippers have dis
guised the packages so that it has been
difficult to determine that they contain
ed countraband goods,
The fact remains that the decision is a
damaging blow to prohibition, because
when the people of a village or city con-
template measures for the better en-
forcement of the law, they must realize
that il they close all the saloons, every
inhabitant may lawfully receive liquor
by freight or express, and it has been
demonstrated. over and over again even
when such transportation was supposed
to have been unlawful that many will
do it.
This decision, taken in connection
with one by the same eminent tribunal
last year, which declares that a state
cannot deprive an inhabitant of prop.
erty or business which was before law
full without paying him damages, will
tend to prevent the enactment of any
more prohibitory laws in states were they
do not exist and will weaken their eff
cheney where they do exist.
Since, therefore, the subject has gone
so far beyond state prevention, a serious
practical question will arise in many
minds if the best thing that can be done
under the circumstances will not be to
undertake to control the traffic by some
form of high license.
But the decision will have another ef-
feet 1t will add new zeal to the advo
cacy of the bolicy Of nationalizing pro
hihition. Few If any good lawyears be-
lieve that this could be done under the
general welfare clause of the oOnstitu-
tion. but there may be group of think
ers who will contend that since Congress
can regulate commerce between the
states it can say what may and what
may not be transported.
I Be this as 1t may, and looking at the
question IN practical light, we have no
hope that this country, constituted as it
is, will adopt any kind of national pro-
hibition of the liquor traffic When pro-
hibition sentiment becomes strong
enough to amend the constitution IL will
be done and not before. This is long
way off. Meantime the several states
must, in ways to them which seem best,
confront the drink evil, adapting their
laws TO circumstances beyond as well as
to those within their control.
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NUMBER: 10

to be left without facilities of transpor-
tation in order that certain body of men
may eXtort their own terms from their
employers. That is what this strike
means. 1t is the same thing that was
attempted in the Galveston strike, in the
great strike of coal handlers in New
York. 1t has failed every time, and it
must fail every time, unless the functions
of government are to be handed over to
some junta of labor agitatOrs and lead
ers.
Confessedly, Mr.. Arthur is fighting for
existence. He has promised to resign if
he does not make the strike success.
He has announced that failure in this
enterprise means the dissolution of
the brotherhood Yet the Burlington
Road has shown its ability to get along
without the brotherhood engineers, and
every day is recovering more ofits bust
ness. Chag'in at this result, and des-
perate sense that something must be
done, have led Mr.. Arthur to consent
to this Atchison strike. Presumably,
Judging from various threats that are
made, he is ready to Consent to other
strikes. Now the public is too large a
force for Mr.. Arthur to contend with
successfully for any length of time. 1t
is too strong to be beaten down by the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
or any other association. 1t is time that
the public, through the courts and the
officers of the law, should move. We
believe that there are laws which make
such cOnspiracies against the public
delay in testing their force Boston
Tnnrpo1
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-03-29

Are the months in which to purify the
blood. as the system is now most suscep
tibe to benefit from medicine. Hence
now is the time to take Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla, a medicine peculiarly adapted for
the purpose, possessing peculiar curative
powers. 1t expels every impurity from
the blood, and also gives it vitality and
richness. 1t creates an appetite, tones
the digestion, invigorates the liver, and
gives new life and energy to every func.
ton of the body. The testimony OF
thousands, as to the great benefit deriY'
ed from Hoods Sarsaparilla, should con.
vince everybody chat it is peculiarly the
best blood purifier and spring medicine.
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Fogg has just been presented to a
young lady whose dction is precise and
her demeanor modest without shyness.
The two fell to speaking of a country
place with which they were both some
acquainted.
Yes. said Fogg,I remember the build
ing perfectly; grist mill | should say.
Not when | saw it,replied the maiden;
it was a shoe factory. But she added,
probably it was a mill formerly, for l
remember the river was damned near it.
1t sounded so like profanity that Fogg
would have tainted had not the true
meaning Of the words dswned upon his
intelligence at the critical moment.
Noah was the first man who strictly
observed Lent. He lived on water for
forty days and forty nights.
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A WESTERN IDEA OF AN EASTERN
STORM

They have had a severe storm in tue
East, where trains have been blUCkaded
for several days at a time. A great deal
of suffering is also reported, Below is
given a very brief report of some of the
most distressing casualties
AT 81. Alb-ns, With town milk man
went out to ths pump, ten feet distant
from the house. To water the milk. when
the storm struck him. He has not been
seen since.
Liartown. n. Y, was buried beneath
fifty feet of snow. The citizens have
made tunnels along the sidewalks and
at the cross ngs by eating the snow as
they proceeded.
A woman at Pittsfield, VT, went out
to get piece of iron to put in bundle of
rags which she expected to sell to tin.
pedler the next day. The blizzard over
took her. She WAS blown TO atoms.
AT Bukertown, VI, the thermometer
dropped to 97o below zero. The town
is well supplied with fuel, but the fires
freeze up as fast as the people can kin.
die them. One hundred of the promi-
nent citizens have already notified the
coroner that they are dead and want
him to sit on their cOngealed remains.
A man at WhoppervilIe, Whopperup
Long Island, attempted to face
the storm to his home, only a quarter of
a mile distant He walked in straight
line four hours and got within ten feet
of his home. when he was attacked by
swarm of mosquitues and killed. His
mangled body was discovered the next
frozen stiff as a rail
In a hamlet in the Catkiller mountains
a woman started over to neighbor's to
tell all about the great Dakota blizzard.
When about midway she was struck
by a northeastern blast. -Four
days thereafter she was ~ v-nd seventeen
miles away with a ten foot snow dIiis
IN her mouth. The railroad show shovel
was set to work and soon made room for
her tongue to wiggle, when she began
at once to warn people to keep away
rom Dakota.
These reports are given just as they
came to us. They may seem rather ex.
aggerated, but they will probably com
pare favorably with eastern reports con.
cernlng Dakota's storm = Sarcastic
Comments in the Redheld(DakUta) Jour
mol
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-03-29

You can't add different things togeth
er, said teacher in one of the public
schools in New York. Ifyou add sheep
and COW together, 1t does not make
two sheep or two cows.
A little boy who was the son Of Har
lem milkman. held up his hand and
said: That may do with sheep and cows
but il you add quart of milk and q
quart Of water, it makes two quarts Of
milk. I've seen it done more'n a hun
dred times.
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HOW MEN DIE

If we know all the methods of ap-
proach adopted by an enemy we are the
better enabled to ward off the danger
and postpone the moment when sur
render becomes inevitable. In many
instances the inherent strength of the
body suffices to enable it to oppose the
tendency toward death. Many however
have lest these forces to such an extent
that there is little or no help. In other
cases little aid to the weakened Lungs
will make all the difference between
sudden death and many years of useful
life. Upon the first symptoms of a
Cough Cold or any trouble of the throat
or lungs, give that old and well known
emedy-Boschee's German Syrup, a
careful trial. 1t will prove what thous
ands say of it to be, the 'benefactor of
anv home"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-03-29

Mayor Hewitt sent to the Board of
Aldermen last week,a letter explanatory
of his action in refusing to permit the
Irish flag to be raised over City hall on
St. Patrick's Day. The Mayor makes a
long, careful and very deep analysis of
the ethics, as well as the law of the sub.
iect, and concludes that the danger line
is reached. "where we must decide if
native or foreign ideas are to rule this
city" He says that as it is part of the
Irish demade for home rule, that the
Irish should rule Ireland, so they should
concede the right of Americans to rule
America. He calls attention to the fact
that all foreign born citizens have equal
rights before the law with native born
Americans, and it would be manifestly
wrong for public officer to officially
recognize one foreign nationality more
than another.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-03-29

The recent sitting of the Landtag
in Berlin, Germany, to hear the royal
message, resulted in the united cry of
Long live King Frederick" The mes
sage, which is cOuntersigned by all the
Ministers, says: THE sentiments and
purposes with which we enter upon our
government, and the principles on which
we would exercise our royal office have
been proclaimed by us to our faithful
people. Walking in the paths of our
glorious father, we shall know no other
aim of the striving than the happiness
and welfare of our fatherland. BY con-
scientiously observing the constitution,
and fully safeguarding all the preroga
tives of the crown and Loyalty co-opera-
ting with the national representation,
the king hopes, with Gods help to attain
his object, which is the happiness and
welfare of the country. The condition
of his health prevents HIM from taking
the oath personally; but desiring to de-
clare without delay his position regard.
ing the constitutional laws-althOugh
this could admit of no doubt-he now
solemnly undertakes to adhere to the
constitution firmly and lnyiolably, and
to rule in conformity with the laws.
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ADVICE TO MoTHERs-Are You disturbed
night and broken Of your rest by a sick child suf
fering and crying with pam Of Cutting Teeth
If so send at once and get a bottle Of "Mrs.Wins-
lows Soothing Syrup" for children teething. Its
value is incacuabe. It will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon it,
mothers. there is no mistake about It. 1t cures
Dysentery and Diarrhp. regulates the Stomach
and Bowe,, cures Wind Cole ,suftens the Gums
reduces Inflammation and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. "Mrs WuSlow's Soothing
Syrup" for children -eetfng is pleasant TO the
taste and the prescription Of one Of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses in the U.
S. and is for sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price - cents a bottle Be sure and ask
for MRS. .WINsl ow's SOOTHING SYRUP, and take
no other kind urmapl9yl.
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Oue inch,l week, = 4 rs One incA 8 monthssS.OO
Nae inch, weeks, las Ono inch months, 4.50
Que Fourth col. yr,3O,OO One inch year, - soc
NorIuEs-inserted under head of business Lo-
ca,E" lOc per line each insertion.
All Letters and Communications should be sd-
hIsed c. A. PIERCE. Publisher and
p roprietor.
Entered at the Bennington P O.assecond.c class
matter.
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A. z. CUTLER. Dentist
MILLER & LUCE.

WHOLESALE ,n
w AND RETAIL DEALER
In monumental work. from any kind of granite
or marble. West Quincy, Mass. Monuments
manufactured at quarries and shipped direct TO
cemeteries, Estimates given and designs fur.
nished on application. Vermont office No. IL
GAGE STREET, BENNINGTON, VT.
@. Nj LAMBENT. Manager
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COAL! COAL! COALI
T IME AND CEMENT
Ii AP WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Depot st., ]. H.LORING & CO., Bennington

BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK.
TUNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
i Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction Of business from 10 O'Clock
3, IN, to O'Clock p. m, Sundays and Holidays e1-
oepted.
Interest to depOsitors strictly in accordance with
he laws Of the State Of Vermont. Money de-
posted anytime after the first day Of each month
draws interest from the first day OF the next sue
ceedinR month. Interest computed January
ls and July lst, and ifnot Withdrawn will be added
to principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
uponlt.
prsOnal securities.
A. b. VALENTINE, President,
W. E.HAWKS, Vice President,
j. T. SHURTLEFF, Treasurer,
G. W. VARMAN, Secretary,
TRUsTEEs-A 3. Valentine, Wm.5E. Hawks
g. W. Harman, Oln Scott, j. 7. Shurtleff, l. e.
Gibson.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-10
occur until Christina We thank you for the
Of the FIRST Special Sale. which occurred to-day.
Fl 4 + (. f S. IS,
: "A / ILL ~ / II ssss
E Eas .'GS II 4 +
kE Noo' 7 "A ILL
s ssss E ssrS H.h $ S'S # 4 {
ssss : ZEE SocSS II / "A 4 LIZ
sss ssss 4 + E. EEh
oSSS A A ILL EEE
FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
December 11th), December 12thl
DThe store will be open evenings until Christ
APRONS For p EEsEsrs

SPECIAL SALE PRICES TOMORROW
s1Plesse don't expect the following Special Prices
after the special SALE This to ladies' who expect toe
much of rs.
CSC. APRONS FOR 19c.
Made Of fine India Linen. yard long and 4oinches
ide strings 6inches wide; 4-inch hem, with three
tucks above. sewed on lock-stitch machine. Where
can you get IS good aprons for 2scs
35c. APRONS FOR 29o-Extrs fine India Linen,
over yard long. ~ yards wide strings 6inches wide
5-inch hem. with tucks above.
600. APRONS FOR 39c-very sheer India Linen,
with 4-inch embroidered rune. with 4-nch hem, and
3 tucks above.
s5o. APRONS FOR esc-The daintiest short aprons
for ladies. finely embroidered all over
CSC APRONS FOR Sc. As fine quality as 35c
linen handkerchief, and like them have diced pat
terms embroidered In corners and hemstitched all
around: the strings have the revere stitching.
$50 APRONS FOR $50. These are scrim aprons
With hem and tucks. and trimmed with good quality
Moire Silk Ribbons.
"a Above special prices for the Special Sale
only, PLEASE REMEMBERING have quoted above
but few illustrations from stupendous stock At
many Of the following prices we have several styles
making the finest variety in lis city of
APRONS FOR PRESENTS.
Prices-25, 49, so, rs, Csc, S1.15, s1.35, s1.4s,
s1.8s, 90, s2.6s
Materials-1ndia Linen, Plain and Dotted Swiss
Plaid Muslin, Cambria, scrim. Monte Cloth.
Trimmings of Lace and Ribbons
STAMPED GOODS FOR PRESENTS
SPECIAL SALE PRICES
For TOMORROW.
Ladies' tell Us we have the most artistic and best
executed designs yet seen in Stamped Goods
25c. sPLAsHERs FOR 1ec. Pure Linen Fringe
and Drawn Work ali Sides Stamped in new but sp-
propriate designs
CSC. PILLOW sHAMs FOR 22c Nowhere else can
you get equal to these under 29c. pair. Need we
write moref
SOC. TRAY COVERS FOR 29c. These are Of Monte
Cloth. 'prettily Stamped and with Knotted Fringe
4sc. scARFs FOR SOC. Remember the size-1sx72
inches-Ends Stamped. drawn and fringed Don't
confound the above with the 1890 size, which we
offer tomorrow for pc. instead Of 39c
MANY DECIDED NOVELTIES
Are shown in q. the following prices:
Stamped splsshers. 25. 80, as, 6s, rs, CSC
Stamped scarfs 90. 49, As, 6s, rs. IS. CSC, s1.15.
s1.35
Stamped Tray Covers. 25, 80. 4s, 6s, IS, CSC.
Stamped Combng Towels, CSC.
Stamped H 8. Doylies, Ice
Stamped Pillow shams 25c.
Children's Stamped Bibe, 4sc for 8 in fancy boz.
Stamped Quilted Bibs. T. Is, 49, 20, 20, IS, 80. AZ
6s, csc.
IL Where else 30 large or so varied stock, and
where else such values for the pricess
,c., THE PALAIS ROYAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-10
ABour Tn 'Lonp CHu,uxr..

THERE'S 4 LITTLE HISTORY CONNECTED
WITH THIS COAT THAT NAY PROVE INTER.
EsT1Na GREAT MANY STYLES OF orrEs-
GARMENTS ARE BHINa ADVERTISED AND
SHOWN IN THIS CITY AZ THE LORD cHun.rY
THAT BEAR NO MORE RESEMBLANCE TO HIS
LoRDsHIPs ovERcoAT THAN A HAWK DOES
TO A HAND-sAw. THE PREVAILING IDEA
SEEMS TO BE THAT IT'S SIMPLY A CAPE.
ovERcoAT-rHAT THE CAPE rs THE prsTINc.
TIVE CHARAcTERIzrNa FEATURE. YOU'RE
WRONG. THOSE THAT ADVERTISE THEM AS
SUCH ARE WRONG. AND THEY KNOW IT. TIE
COAT Is A BLACK CAPE COAT. WITHOUT
sLEEvEs-KNowN ACROSS THE WATER As THE
"INvERNEss" OUR Mr.. 4 sAKs WAS THE
FIRST TO INTRODUCE IT INTO THIS SECTION.
he BROUGHT THEM OVER WITH HIM SOME
TWO YEARS AGO.
IT'S NOTHING MORE THAN WE EXPECTED,
HowEvER.-rTs THE SAME WAY WITH EVERY.
THING. WE INTRODUCE NovELTY-IT HAS A
SUCCESSFUL RUN, AND THEN THREE OR FOUR
SEASONS AFTERwARD SOME ENTERPR1srNG %
MERCHANT REEVES THE STYLE AND ApvER.
T1sKs IT As SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW. "a
ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD SMELL AS
SWEET" 80 THE INvERNEss-ExcLusrvEL OF
OUR Is THE SAME AS THE LORD
CHUsrLEY-NAMED AFTER THE DRAMATIC GRE
ALTON OF SIMILAR TITLE.
so MUCH FOR THE LORD cHuMLEY-rN ADD.
TON TO THESE (WHICH WE HAVE KEPT CON.
sTANTLY ON HAND FOR OVER TWO YEARS, WE
HAVE CAPE COATS MADE UP IN ALL THE LEAD.
ING PATTERNs-BoTH DOMESTIC AND IMPORT.
ED-ULsTERs, STORM COATS, FRocK COATS.
FUR-TRIMMEp AND FuE-L1NED COATS, IN THE
VARIETY THAT rs FOUND ONLY IN EsTAB-
LIsHMENTs OF THE HIGHEST STANDING. THE
MATERIALS EMBRACE EVERYTHING SUITABLE
FOR USE IN ovERCoATs. AND EACH GARMENT
Is A TAILoR.MADE oNE-PERrEcT FITTING.
AND MOST THOROUGH IN ITS CONSTRUCTION
SAKS AND COMPANY,
PIONEERS OF NOVELTIES IN CLOTHING,
SEVENTH STREET AND MARKET SPACE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-10

There Is a volume of cheerful suggestion in
the discovery made in o street, near 10th. the
other day. where broken water main Law so
close to broken sewer pipe that the water
which leaked out flowed into the sewer and
was carried of. In such case, what is to pre-
vent the contents of the sewer from percolat-
ing through the earth which lies between and
tainting the water of the supply pipe?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-10

The closing testimony before the military
committee investigating the tunnel was not the
least interesting. The investigation has been
straightforward and searching one to the
end, and evidently has not been conducted for
the purpose of WITHDRAWING anybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-10

A democratic caucus to discuss the subject Of
the territories which want to be states has been
called If majority of the caucus agree with
its Chairman, Representative Cox, Of New York,
at least Dakota or South Dakota will be adj
mitted at the present session. This action will
come rather late, but will doubtless be CRATE
fully accepted as a peace Offering by the new
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-10

The appropriation for permit work in the
District bill should be large enough to secure
the desired reform Of the city's sidewalks. II
the amount proposed by the House committee
Il too small, the Senate should be urged to in
crease it. One of the most pressing Of the ma
terial needs Of Washington is that of better
sidewalks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-10

The inaugural executive committee have
very judiciously fixed the price Of the ball
tickets at IS. This is the popular price and
the one that has heretofore raised the largest
amount Of money for the inaugural celebra-
fiOns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-10

Both the democratic and republican news
pers of Baltimore indicate clearly what it is
that enables the lawless oyster dredgers Of
Chesapeake bay, without fear Of punishment,
10 kidnap slaves from the streets Of Baltimore
10 kill them by barbarous cruelty or by ex-
posure and starvation, to violate state laws pro-
tecting the oyster beds, TO defy, resist, nd put
20 fight with powder and ball the state forces
sent to enforce obedience to the law, and even
to fire upon a harmless passenger steamer in
the true piratical spirit Of hostility to all man
kind. These law-breakers are Maryland
voters. In modern politics their votes
are purchasable commodity. They are de-
hvered 10 a party, faction or political leader
for liberation if not protection in illegal
courses. They trade in votes as well as stolen
oysters, and make one illegal trade shield them
from the consequences Of the other. It is also
minated that the oyster navy itself is honey
combed with political jobs to such
an extent that it is useless. The ille-
gal dredgers have not in the past been pun
ished when captured. Now they are not even
caught. Political bribery is the fruitful
mother of multitude Of sins. Varied and
illimitable corruptions followed the organiza-
ton in New York of mercenary bands
whose weapons we're votes, and who fol-
lowed their leaders in politics without
question even after the latter had been ex-
posed to the world as colossal thieves The
Maryland political mercenaries occupy the
waters of the Chesapeake as we'll as the city
slrms, and their organization receives for votes
not merely money. but permission to kidnap,
steal and murder. Political corruption In
Maryland thus causes the trading politicians to
become accessories before and after the fact
to murder, to degrade state government,
to bring humiliation upon a states people, and
to become responsible for a condition of law
lessness in Chesapeake bay which disgrac ss the
American republic and the nineteenth century.
Early consideration Of the District appropri-
alton bill IN the House is promised. The COM
mittee on appropriations has reported this bill
with ereditable promptness, and is also to be
commended for the large increase in the
amount of appropriations proposed for the
District over that suggested by its bill of last
session. Points in proposed legislation which
one does not like always elicit more comment
than those which one does like or to which one
has no objection. The normal attitude of an
American is that of criticism. not of eulogy.
While TIE STAR does not refrain from specify
ing particulars in which it thinks the District
appropriation bill, as reported, can be i'm
proved, it thinks that the community has good
reason to be gratifed at the early and favor
able start which the House committee has given
TO the legislation which is of the greatest in
terest and Importance to the District.