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THE BIBLE AS A HISTORY

Some readers may think am, in these
travel sketches, devoting too much space
to Bible topics. To all such have only
TO say that the traveller who visits Asia
Minor, Egypt and the isles of the eastern
Archipelago, will find the Bible the
oldest, the hest, and the one indispensa-
bic book 10 be read thoroughly if a good
knowledge of these countries is desired
when visiting them. Whether viewed
as a mere history of the IsrRlites, and
of the foundation of Christianity, or as
an inpired book it is Indispensable in
either view to intelligent travel in the
East. In the main the Bible agrees
wonderfully with all ancient profane
history, so that it not unfrequently oc-
ours that those who come to the Holy
Land to scott remain to pray, or at least
TO VeneTdte, If they eUIue with tue open
Bible in their hands, and why should it
not be so ? The five books of Moses are
among the oldest records in the world
except the Book of Kings found in the
tombs of Egypt. Moses wrote 1900 years
before Christ-Confucius wrote 900
years later. The Vedas was written
1900 years B. G. One of the Oldest hu-
man compilations is that of Zoroaster,
written 300 after Moses, and probably
plagiarized from his five books. The
Jews never mutilated or corrupted their
Scriptures, because the Sacred books
were always preserved in the
Ark of the Coyenant-in the Holy
of Holes. The Jews have never been
accused of mutilating their sacred writ
ings. 1t is wonderful fact that there
are 1l5S old versions of the Bible and
sacred manuscripts now extant, and
there is an agreement in all these on all
essential particulars and points in regard
to the details of the Holy Scriptures,
This furnishes clear proof that they have
not been changed, amended or corrupted
during the ages in which they have eX-
listed, and that thus they come down to
this generation unchanged and authenti.
Gated as copies of the originals. There
are no such authenticated records of any
tother periods in human history. In re-
gard to the new testament, there is the
testimony of Josephus, Tacilus and
Seutonius, who lived shortly after the
crucifixion of Christ, and were not of
his faith, who certify to its facts and
authenticity. So does CELSIUS, bitter
opponent of Christianity. As to the
statements of the New Testament, it
has been authentically shown that had
every copy of it been destroyed at the
time of the Council Nice, A. d. 1926,
hen 1t is asserted that latest part of
the Bible was compiled, there would
have still been enough of the book left
scattered through the writings of the
early Church Fathers still extant to have
put the New Testament together from
the scattered fragments in substantially
the shape it is to-day. Less than dozen
verses would have been missing, Yes,
the Bible, whether regarded as merely
history, or inspired scriptures, is still
the most interesting and authentic of
all written records, human or divine,
and indispensable to those who would
travel intelligently in the Orient.
Il Macs Old World Letter in Troy
Rndgat
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-07-05


One of the most gratuitous insults to
the wOOlen manufacturers of the coun-
try was last year conferred on them by
Secretary Edincott by purchasing blank
cts for the War Department from Eng
land. For confirmation we refer to the
speech Of Major Mckinley, recently de-
livered in Congress. On March 25, 1887
the government publicly invited bids for
the purchase of 1900 blankets for the
use of the medical department of the
army. Both foreign and American bids
were handed in. The lowest bid was
for four pound blanket for medical
purposes, to be furnished for S2.25 2-l0
The American bid for the same was
81. Sc, there being difference OF 80 sic
cents, whereupon our economical Sec
retary of War awarded the contract tC
the English manufacturer. The gov
ernment, of course, pays no duty to it.
self, and thus saved 30 cents per blanket
to be added to the surplus in the treas
ury. To calculate the duty which Q
merchant would have TO pay. The duty
on blankets of this quality is Is cents
per pound and 35 per cent. ad valorem
Eighteen cents a pound upon 2.00(
blankets, four pounds each, is 81, ,440
80 per cent. ad valorem is Sl,579. 40
making a total duty upon those 2,OOt
blankets, which were bought from 6
foreign blanket maker, of S3,0l6, 40
The cost of these blankets, therefore
with the duty added, would be 81, $40. 40
The American price was IS, 100. ol
81, 400 less than the foreign cost, duty
added. Without any duty, the differ
ence between the cost of the American
and the cost of the foreign blanket, thu
whole 1900 was about $500, on accoun
of which paltry sum the American
manufacturer was ignored.
This story is absolutely true.
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This is beyond question the most sue
cessful Cough Medicine we have ever
sold. a few doses invariable cutes the
worst cases of Cough, Group and Bron.
chitIs, while its wonderful success in the
cure of Consumption is without paral-
lei in the history of medicine. Since its
first discovery it has been sold on a
guarantee, test which no other msdi-
cine can stand. If you have a cough
we earnestly ask you to try it. Price 10
cents, 80 cents and 81. II your lung
are sore, chest or back lame, use Shiloh
Porus Plaster. Sold by j. 7. Shurtleff
Bennington.
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BENNINGTON, VT, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1885,
WHAT SHALL THE TARIFF BE 2

Cutting the tax from the Sleeps white wool,
Cutting the tax from the silken spool,
Cutting the tax from the cotton hose,
Cutting the tax from English clothes;
What shall the tariff bef
Oh, what shall the tariff BET
Cut by Cleveland and cut by Mills,
Cut in platform and cut in bills
SlAshed from everything you see,
Free. oh free, shall the tariff be.
Looping II off from the farmers fax,
Looping 1t off from the cutler's ak,
Looping 1t off from the weayer's web
Looping it Off from the spinner's thread;
What shall the tariff bel
Oh, what shall .he tariff bei
Paying England for boots and shoes,
Paying England for all that we use,
Starving our labor and shutting our mills,
Killing our commerce with free trade bills;
What shall the tariff bei
Oh, what shall the tariff be9
Springfield Union.
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Is it not worth the small price Of Is
cents to free yourself Of every symptom
Of these distressing complaints, if you
think so call at our store and get bot
tie Of Shi'oh's Vitalizer. Every bottle
has printed guarantee on IL, use ac-
cordingly and if it does you no good II
will cost you nothing, Sold by John T.
Shurtlef, druggist,
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Reckless Of orthoRraphy, an impas-
stoned stands a pretty good chance Of
going to the State prison when he grows
lup.-[SOmerville journal,
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HARRIsoN's TERM IN THE SENATE.

Sanator Harrison took his seat in the
Senate on the day on which Garfield
was inaugurated. When the Senate re-
assembled in the following December
the new Senator from Indiana won an
immediate recognition among his asso.
ciates as man of marked ability and
force of character. He also sprang into
favor among the people of the nation as
high minded, prudent and progressive
legislator. He took pronounced stand
in the interests of the veteran soldiers
and sailors, in favor of equitable plans
for improving the Mississippi and in sup
port of tue Civil Service bill He was a
conspicuous member of the Foreign Re-
lations Committee, and made a strong
speech in behalf of the contract labor
law, He was also prominent IN the
movement which led to the prohibition
of alien ownership of land in the Terri.
tories. Senator Harrison objected to the
Blair bill. In one speech on the subject
he remarked: "There is a giving that
pauperIzes; there is giving that en-
fee6les. II is against that sort Of giving
that protest. We wisest managers Of
benevolence in these late years haye
come to the conclusion that giving
| should always De so TeBulaleu as 10 save
self resp ct, and awaken in the mind Of
a recipient the lost faith in his ability to
take care of himself. We should care
fully avoid that giving which creates a
disposition to lean and to expect. which
takes the stamina and the strength aud
self dependence out Of men. That prin.
ciple will, think, apply to the giving
which is proposed by this bilr." Senator
Harrison delivered some very important
speeches toward the end of his term, ex
posing the violations OF the Civil Service
law under this Administration. In a
memorable instance, replying to n saw
age onslaught by Senator Voorhees, upon
the protective tariff, Senator Harrison
made a crushing answer, which com
pletely demoralized his colleague. II
1885 General Harrison expressed his
views Of the silver question as follows
II have never believed that cheaI
money, IN the sense OF deprecated mon
ey, was desirable. | have alway,
thought and said that the interest OF tht
laboring aud farming classes especially
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-07-05
BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK

BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK.
TTNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
i Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction of business from 10 O'Clock
a. M. to 4 o'clock p. M, Sundays and Holidays ex-
cepted.
Interest to dopositOrs 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
ceeding month. Interest computed January
lst and July LIST, and if not withdrawn will be added
to principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
upon It.
Loans solicited upon real estate and undoubted
prsonal securities.
A. B. VALENTINE, President,
W E.HAWKS, Vice President,
j. T. SHURILEFF, Treasurer,
G. W. qARMAN, Secretary,
ETRUsTBHs-A y. Valentine, Wm.iE Hawks,
g. W. Harman Olin Scott, j. I. Shurtlcff, 1. T..
Gibson.
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We cannot do justice to the esteem In which
CUTICURA, the great Skin Cure, and CUTICURA
SOAP, an exquisite Skin Beautiler, prepared
IRON II and CUTICURA REsoLvENT, the new B lood
Purifier, are held by the thousands upon thous.
ands whose lives have been made happy by the
cure Of agOnizing, humiliating, itching scaly and
pimply diseases of the skin, scalp, and blood,
with loss Of hair
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-07-05

QIMPLES, Blackheads, red, rough, chapped
I Inland oily skin prevened by Cuticura Soap.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-07-05
DIR. r. G. JENNEY Dentist.
A, z. CUTLER, Dentist.

DWVNVosUI 70 DIT d ID T IFEV'
All operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices,-
My aim will be to give eatre satisfaction to all
cases submittedto my care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without pain when desired
Office Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
37tf Vermont.
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EVERY NIGHT SCRATCHED
Until the Skin was Raw. Body Covered
with Scales like Spots of Mortar.
Cured by the Cuticura Remedies.

am going to tell you of the extraordinary
change your CUTICURA REMEDIES performed on
me. About the first of April last noticed some
red pmples like coming out all over my body,
but thought nothing of 1t until some time later on
when il began TO look like spots Of mortar spotted
on, and which came off in layers, accompanied
with itching. l would scretch every night until
was raw, then the next night the scales, being
| formed meanwhile, were scratched off again. In
| vain did consult all the doctors in the country,
but without aid. After giving up all hopes Of re-
covery, happened to see an advertisement in
the newspaper about your CUTICURA REMEDIES,
and purchased them from my druggist, and OBJ
tanned almost immediate relief. began to notice
that the scalp eruptions gradually dropped off
and disappeared one by ono, and have been fully
cured. had the disease thirteen months before
began taking the CUTICURA REMEDIES, and in
four or five weeks was entirely cured. My disease
was eczema and psoriasis. l recommended the
CUIICURA REMEDIES to all in my vicinity, and
know of great many who have taken them, and
thank me for the knowledge of them, especially
mothers who have babies with scaly eruptions on
their heads and bodies. | cannot express in
words the thanks to you for what the CUTICURA
REMEDIES have been for me. My body was COW
cred with scales, and was an awful spectacle to
behold. Now my skin is as nice and clear as
baby's.
GEO. COTEY, Merrill Wis.
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Having sold my dental practice to Dr. Z.Cut
Ter, gentleman of experience and ability, | be
speak for him the same liberal patronage that has
been accorded me the past eighteen years.
DIR. s.. b. PIKE,
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Sketches of the lives of Gen. Benjamin
Harrison of Indiana and Hon. Levi P.
Morton of New York. the Republican
candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency are given below.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-07-05

Feb. Z, lSSS-Not Il trace whatsoever of the
disease from which | suffered has shown itself
since my cure. GEO. COTEY.
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THE CANDIDATES,
TWO REPKESENTATIV AmERI-
CANS.

HarrIscn's Splendid Record Mt the
Rar aud on the FIeId-EIIs HOnOra-
bic Career in the Senate of the
United States-LevI p. MOrtOn's Ser.
Vices as a FInancIer and Public
nmcIaI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-05-25
THE COURT HOUSE MATTER.

Mr.. Ring, of the firm OF Ring K Tobin
contractors ofthe Mankato Court House
arrived In the city Tuesday evening for
the purpose of conferring with the county
commissioners looking toward the com.
pletion of their contract. The commits
sioners met Mr.. Ring Wednesday morn.
ing, and after long consultation agreed to
settle the differences, by giving The con-
tractors 5000 in excess of their contract
price, provided their work was COM
pleted by the LIST day of October
next. Otherwise they are to get no ex-
ira compensation. A new bond is to be
made out by the contractors this after
noon and submitted to the Board for Its
approval. rp
While the FREE Press is firmly
of the belief that the demands of the
contractors are unjust, and that they
have secured 5000 more than they are
really entitled to, it is still willing to ad-
NIT that, all things considered, it is the
best way cut. The compromise saves q
litigation and an endless amount of
costs, and The completion of the build
ing in much shorter time than could
otherwise be possible. Ring & Tobin
demanded S6 600. If the county gets out
for $3 600 and saves the expense of a
law suit, the tax payers will not object.
-.. DIR. Halves
Will he at Lake Crystal May 30th and
3lst. Also, at Mapleton June LIST and
I'd, 1888. d&wlt
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tFrum Saturdays DAILY FREE Press
The drain tile works have started
up for the season, with A. Lincoln us
foreman. Orders are increasing.
The penalty of ten per mt. for the
nOn-pavment of real estate taxes will be
added June LIST. The payments have
been very slow this spring.
Henry Pohl has sold the fixtures of
his saloon next to the Clifton House and
they were to-day carted to Lake Crystal
by \. a. Hanson, the purchaser.
The noted trotting stallion, Rem
shaw" is nearly recovered from his late
unwellness. This will be pleasing news
to many farmers who are stockholders.
The new German band, the Concor-
dia, is improving rapidly and those hav-
ing charge of the Decoration day pro-
gram would do well 10 give them an in
vitatiOn to participate.
st. Agnes Guild, of the Episcopal
church, at its annual meeting elected the
following officers:
President-Miss Ina Andrews.
Vice President-MissM inOTa thinner
man.
Secretarv-Miss Nettie Severance.
Treasurer-Miss Nettie Porter.
-Supt. VIM. G. Gresham, of Nicollet
county, is brother of Judge Gresham,
the prospective Presidential nominee.
There are three of the brothers living,
benjamin q. Gresham, who lives on the
old homestead in Indiana, about twelve
miles from Louisville, Ky, Judge Gresh-
am and the NicOllet county superintend-
emit The latter has said to a reporter
that while he should be gratified to see
his brother chosen, he considers Depew
the coming man, and thinks things will
shape themselves so in New York State
as to make that gentleman's nomination
necessary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-05-25

OREGON AND WASHINGTON.

No section of the country is to-day at
tracing as much attention as Montana,
Oregon and Washington; Montana be-
cause it now ranks first in the produc-
ton of precious metals; Oregon, because
of it's rich valleys, and Washington Ter
ritOry by reason of it's mild climate,
timber, coal, minerals and wonderful
production of fruits and cereals. The
rapid growth of Spokane Falls, with Il
water power exceeding even that of
Minneapolis; Tacoma, on Puget Sound
the terminus of the Northern Pacific
Railroad, with 10000 inhabitants; Seat
tie, 80 miles distant, an energet and
thriving city, mark this section of the
Pacific Northwest as one that offer PEE
culiar inducements to those seeking new
homes.
BY writing Chas. S. Fee, General Pas
senger Agent, Northern Pacific Railroad
st. Paul, Mimi, he will send You illus
trated pamphlets, maps and books Civ
ing you valuable infoi nation in refer
ence TO the country traversed by this
great line from st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Duluth and Ashland to Portland, Ore
gOn, and Tacoma and Seattle, Washing
ton Territory. This road, IN addition
to being the only rail line to Spokane
Falls, Tacoma and Seattle, reaches all
the principal points in Northern Min.
nesota and Dakota, Montana, Idaho
Oregon, and Washington, possesses une'
qualed scenic attractions, as we'll as SUI
perior train equipment, such as dining
cars, and colonist sleepers for the use
of intending settlers, neither of which
conveniences are to be found on any
other line ticketing business to The
states and Territories named 43t
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-05-25
A DEATH IN JUDSON.

Mrs. Sarah Bowen, wife of Daniel
Bowen, Judson, and daughter of the
late Mr.. Evan Davis, and Catherine
Davis, Judson. died May 14th, at the
age of 20, after a short illness. She
leaves husband and little girl of three
weeks; mother, sisters and brothers,
and numerous friends who feel greatly
grieved to be so suddenly separated
from one so dear and amiable.
She was highly respected by all who
knew her, which could easily be seen
by the large assembly of persons that
attended the funeral which took place
in the afternoon of the following day,
and followed her remains to its final
resting place, the Minneopa cemetery.
She was conscious to the last, and made
all arrangements for her funeral. She
wished that the Rev. j. G.. Jones,
Minneapolis, should officiate in her
funeral, and to baptize her little girl,
whom she named Sarah, by the side OF
her coffin. All of her wishes were
carried out. She was a member of the
| u. {. church. She endured her illness
calmly and withouta murmur.
The sorrowful family have the sym.
patty OF the entire community, and
may we all profit by her example.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-05-25

fraction thereof. All Clorgymen, and
their wives, and superintendent, are
entitled to seats i'm the convention.
Each county or district association is en-
titled TO one delegate. Elect Your dele
gates at once. When necessary, schools
should pay the expenses of their dele
gates. Send i'm your statistical reports
To county secretaries. Take a collection
for he !Sdie Work. Giye credentials to
your delegates. Hymns New and Old,
is the singing book to be used. Get
your "R. h. Return Certificate" from
ticket agent at starting point.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-05-25
Meeting OF National Educational
Association, San Francisco.

The next annual meeting of the Ma
tional Educational Association of the
United States will be held in San Fran
cisco, Cal, from July 18th to Goth in
elusive, and the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway Co. offers special inducement
of rate OF one fare for the round trip to
all persons DESTROYS of visiting California
at that time. Tickets will be sold from
June 14th TO July 18th inclusive, and
will he good for return passage any time
within ninety days from date of sale
Circulars containing fall information can
be obtained by applying to or address.
ing any ticket agent of the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway Co. 49eowJl14
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Wonderful Popularity.

The fact that the sale of DIR. Pierce s
Pleasant Purgative Pellets exceeds that
of any other pill in the market, be il
great or small, is on account of the fact
that they are tiny, little, sugar-coated
granules, and that in most cases one lit
tie pellet is sufficient for dose; that
they are purely vegetable and perfectly
harmless; and for constipation. bilious
ness, sick headache, and al diseases
arising from arrangement of the liver
stomach or bowels, they are absolutely
a specific. A gentle laxative or active
cathartic, according to size of dose.
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From Tuesday 5 DAILY FREE PREss.l


The New York Shoe Store has about
IS 900 too many boots aud shoes on ac-
count of wet weather. Read the new
advertisement for reduced prices.
MIR. Richard Wigley, of Judson, one
of the best farmers in Blue Earth coun-
ty, will have raising" of new barn
on his farm Thursday. Mr.. W. has one
of the best farms in Judson, and the
fruits of his life's labors are visible ON
every hand.
&c. Schmidt and son have just finish
ed a pair of full rubber trimmed breast
collars and a $50 full rubber single har-
ness, for 5. ID. Gaylord, of Minneapolis.
They will be on exhibition for II few
days, and those wishing to see fine work
should not fail to see them.
Bruno Bierbauer has the thanks of
the editor for an invitation toattend the
commencement exercises at the State
University June Sd to Slh. Mr.. Bier
bauer is member of the class of IS,
and graduates with the degree of Bache-
lor of Science. He is a Mankato boy
who has brought credit to himself and
his home city.