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AmmonIated bread,

Ammoniated baking pOwders-that is,
baking powders in which carbonate of
ammonia is used as an ingredient, and
which exhale an Odor of ammonia when
heated-aTe classed by many eminent
physicians and sanitarians as superior
to all others. Professor Hanssell. of
London, who is recognized as highest
authority on the subject of food hygiene,
commends in the strongest terms the
use of carbonate of ammonia as a leav-
ening agent, stating Its great advantage
to be in its perfect volatility, which per.
mits it to be, by the heat of baking, en-
tirelv thrown into leavening gas
whereby the bread is raised. The ex
pertinent with heat would seem to irdi-
cate the seperior, not inferior, value OF
such baking powder. The little heat
that is impaired to it when held over a
gass jet, lamp or stove, suffices to re-
solve the carbonate of ammonia into
eavening gas and throw it off. The
first heat of baking, therefore, will eff
fe,tually develop all the gas, thorough
ly leaven the loaf, and dIssipate the
gas producing ingred ents Of powder
of this kind; and this is the highest test
of perfect baking powder, Where
other alkalies alone are used they are
not lnfrequently retained. unresolved
through the whole process of baking
and remain an unwholesome ingredient
in the finished bread. The carbonate oil
ammonia cannot be used as substitute
for cream of tlrtar.-[N, Y. Weekly
Tribune.
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THE NEW SOUTH,S DANGER,

The New South, the manufacturing,
not the old agricultural South, is fast
becoming most important factor in the
industrial development of the country.
More than SEQ, 100000 of capital is said
to have been invested within a year in
Southern enterprises and lands, to say
nothing of building investments on &C
count of the establishment of promising
enterprises. In view of this develop
ment it is pertinent question to the
South as to how far these industries
would be disturbed by tariff legislation
and thinking business men down there
are agitating against the Democratic
doctrine as expounded by President
Cleveland aud Chairman, Mills. TIE
great,investments of the South may he
made valueless by the success of the
Mills bill its infant iron Industries may
be paralyzei beyond recovery, and in
stead of a prosperous, busy section {
may again become almost an agricu'-
tural waste. The new south is just
waking up to these facts, and in the
next congressional elections there will
be seen the fruits of the discovery. The
South can get along no better with free
trade than can the North Budget,
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The House of Representatives mas
been engaged for eight days IN an nn-
dignified quarrel over the Senate bill Tor
refunding the tax raised directly from
the States in 1861. A minority OF Dem
odrats have "filibustered' since last
week Wednesday to prevent the large
majority from passing the bill. The
action of the Democratic caucus last
night will result in the pI obable post.
ponsment of the bill till December next
as the Republicans, it is under5tOOd'w VIII
not oppose. The bill IS specially interest
ing to one class of workers at Nashlhg
ton, namely. the lobbyists. Many OF
the States had, through their authorl-
ties engaged to pay these men twenty
five per cent. of all they would get Inc
Senate, aware of this fact, put in pro
viso that the money must all 90 to Inc
states and not to these gentlemen and
the bill SO passed that body. But the
House committee cut 1t out on the
ground that contract had been enter
ed into with the lobby and that Con-
gress could not properly interfere whit.
So these men are now dOubly ANXIOUS
that the bill shall pass. Some of these
men get several hundred thousand dol
lars piece under their contract and
one, the Pennsylvania agent, almost a
round half million. These stories OF
such extravagant allowances for the
"lobby" are denied by some of the state
authorities concerned, and it is to be
hoped are untrue. Nevertheless, the
Senate bill prohibits any allowances and
the House committee recommends the
elimination of the prohibition.
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MINISTER PHELPS INTENTIONS

All sorts of speculations and conjec-
lures are floating about in the newspa-
peers with regard to the temporary return
of Minister Phelps to this country. Some
papers insinuate that he is after the
chiefjusticcship-a suggestion as foolish
as, to all those acquainted with Mr.
Phelps, it is palpably unjust and unkind
Others declare that he is coming home
to resign because he is displeased at the
way the administration treated his pol
icy regarding the fisheries matter. These
and all other pretentious suggestions OF
the press, are wholly wide of the mark
When Mr.. Phelps left home for England
he laid his plans definitely to return this
spring, for a short while, on matters Of
private business, and his personal friends
understood that he would do so. The
present trip is purely of a business char
acter, and upon the settlement of his pri-
yate affairs, Mr.. Phelps will return to
England, as he originally intended,
Il Burlington Free Press.
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these words: During the reign Of her
blessed Majestic Margaret, each maiden
lsdie, of both high and low degree, shall
have the libertie to speak to the man
she likes. II he refuses to take her to
be his wife heshall be mulct in the sum
of el00, or less, as his estate may lie
except and always II he can make it ap-
pear that he is betrothed to another WI =
man; then he shall be Free" A right
smart spins'er with horse and go cart
ought to he able to speak to at least a
score of eligible bachelors in the course
of year, at an average Of say ego a
head and a possible husband in the
batch. This would not make bad IN
vestment of time and labor. The trouble
would be that IN time there would be no
bachelors left. The law might be term
ed statute for the encouragement OF
old maids and the eradication of old
bachelors, He must be a sorry chap
that should be skipped in such hunt.
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The representatives of the Methodist
Church are not satisfied with the recent
letter of President Cleveland which
seeks to Justify the policy ofthe admins
tration forbidding the use Of the Indian
language in the schools. The church
authorities declare that in free state the
church will not brook any interference
with its religious instruction, whether
it be in German, Latin or Dakota langu-
age, and this interference with the rights
of Americans, whether Roman Catholic
orP rotestant. will not be toleated. The
church will not take kindly to plan
that makes it subservient to a govern
ment agent and gives him discretionary
powers to decide how many ministers
Shall be allowed to minister to the splr-
itual needs of their people. The new
rules have already caused much trouble
and will, it is claimed, hamper the
missionary work of the churches to a
great extent. The missionaries claim
there is no occasion for the government
to treat the Indians as criminal class.
-TBudpet,
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The decision of the United States Su-
preme Court in the Pennsylyanls Cleo
margarine case settles the right OF state
legislature to pass laws for the protection
ofthe public health, and on that ground
to regulate the manufacture and sale oil
"oleo." "If'' says the court, all that
can be said of this legislation is that it
is unwise or unnecessarily oppressive,
their appeal must be taken to the legiis-
lature or to the ballot box, not to the
Judiciary" This decision applies not
only to Pennsylvania, but to all other
states where restrictive legislation has
been enacted.
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Should Chauncey NJ. Depew be nomi-
mated by the Republicans he would be
certain of the support Of about every
man who points to Yale college as his
alma mater. They are numberedb by the
thousands, and as they are necessarily
educated and the vast majority of them
are i'll half dozen doubtful states, they
would really be considerable factor in
determining the result The bare fact
that a man is an alumnus ola certain
school is no argument in favor of his
nomination, but when he possesses the
qualities essential to- strong candidate
this will never be found to operate
against him. Exchange.
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Ex-senator Roscoe Conkling has been
seriously affected for some ten or twelve
days past with an abscesS just oehinu
his left ear. An operation was per
formed few days since which greatly
relieved him and hopes are entertained
for his recovery, but as we 60 to press
the result is doubtful. The operation Il
that of trepanning, or akin to 1t, and
was successfully performed ION one OF
our citizens a few years since for the
same reason that 1t has now been per
formed on Mr.. COnkling.
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CORRESPONDENCE.


The "WhiPPing Post and PIlIory I"
CHICAGO, April o, 1888.
To The Editor Of The Banner.
SIR:-ln the many endeavOrs that have
made TO ascertain if the Whipping Post
and Plllory used in Vermont, were used
established or abolished by law; the
only positive expression that ] have re
ceived appears in the following letter
from an attorney "a Vermonter) now in
successful practice in Washington, ID C,
| withhold bus name as ne did not write
me for publication. | hope however
that Others may give their opinions upon
the subject through the press, to AID in
the determinstion of the apparent I'M
settled question. That the two methods
Of punishment EXISTED in Bennington
and that offenders were thereby punish
ed by officers of the law, can be abund-
antly proven by persons now living who
were eye witnesses to the facts.
n
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The Boston train north over the Rut-
land railroad Friday night at about /
O'Clock, encountered wash out above
Bellows Falls, near Rockingham station,
and plunged down high bank. The
whole track and embankment for dis
lance of 10 feet was carried away and
launched bodily like an avalanche away,
down TO the banks sof the river, 200 feet
by the weight of the locomotive and
.Tain. Engineer Moses Pratt and fire
man John Pratt were killed. The bag
gage and express car, with its contents
was burned, Many persons were badly
bruised The sleeper and passenger
coach did not leave the track. The road
at this point is high above the river.
There were between twenty five and
fifty passengers on the train. Among
the passengers injured are V. E, Bur-
dick, Middlebury, VT, sprained ankle
and scalp wound, back injured serious
ly and will probably die;
Mary Lovely, Essex Junction, W.,
cut in the back of hand and arm, not
serious; Mrs. Lewis Moore. Burlington
VT, injury to left leg, and her child
Anna, injury in left groin; Mrs. Clark
Gibson, Sheldon Springs, Vt, injured in
the head, The regular press report of
later date, says the collapse Of the en-
bankment was caused by imperfect con
struction. When 1t was built thirty
nine years ago portion of the soil from
the hill by the side of which the road
runs, was used in building up the en-
bankment. Above that was used poor
quality of sand, almost quicksand, The
lower stratum of sand held in its place
while the upper stratum sliding off, left
the difference in soil clearly defined.
This disaster was fortunately not one of
the first magnitude, but involving as 1t
did the sudden death Of the faithful en-
glneer and fireman, and the injuring OF
a dozen passengers, it is quite serious
enough to serve as a solemn warning TO
railroad managers and a powerful in
centive to increased care in the lnspec-
ton of embankments and the approach
es to bridges until the snow has entirely
melted and disappeared and the earth
freed from the last traces OF frost has
become firm and solid again. A policy
of sleepless vigilance is what the public
has a perfect right ~ demand Of the
men who control the great routes Of
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railway travel, and such a policy is GER
tain to prove itself in the end not only
the wisest but the most profitable also.
A lrestle was completed and trains
crossed Sunday night. The records
snow that a freight train Of twenty cars
passed over this place only about two
hours previous to the accident; all seem
ing to be right. The railroad commits
sioners will investigate.
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BORN.

HOADLEY.-In Bennington, March 9th, q sol
to Mr. and Mrs. c. 4. Hoadley.
TIFFANY.-In Bennington, April sth, a daugh
ter 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Eli j. Tiffany.
STYLEs.--ln Bennington, April 10th, a son to
Mr.. and Mrs Alva X. Styles
HOUGHTON.-I Bennington, April 18th, a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Mial Houghton.
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N ARRIED

wALLAGE-IlTUS,-In Palmyra, n. Y, at
the residence Of Miss Sarah SDight, on March
2Sth, by the Rev. II. d Cone, Mr.. Andrew Wal
lace and Miss Sarah NJ Titus Of Ballston spa, n.
", formerly Of Bennington.
DOWDELI4--DAILY.-In st. Johns church,
North Bennington. by the Rev. Charles Provost,
MIR. Frank Dowdell and Miss Lizzie Daily, daugh=
ter Of Lawrence Daily, all OF Bennington.
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THE LETTER.


WAsHINGToN, u. O., March %. 1898.
My Dear Friend:-YouT interesting
letter and enclosures Of the 18Th, inst,
were duly received. was prepared to
answer off hand, but have made diligent
enquiry and Investigation, and am con-
tirmed in my impression, that the Pill
Tory or Whipping Post peyer existed as
legal methods Of punishment In Yer
mont and consequently were never abol
ished by law. In fact they we're never
in use, except that it is related trat the
beech wjthe was applied in its Colonial
days as means Of intimidation and re-
pulsion to invaders.
Very truly your friend.
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BENNINGTON COUNTY COURT
ID JUNE TERN, 1888.
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.
NORMAN II. SLADE }



ANNA L. SLADE.
Whereas Norman1H Slade Of Bennington, In
the County of bennington and State OF vermont,
has filed his libel for divorce from ana against
Anna L, Slade formerly Of said Bennington but
now of parts unknown, setting forth that on the
9th day Of October. A. ID. 1873, at Petersburg In
the County Of Rensselaer, and State OF New YORK,
he was lawfully Joined IN marriage to Anna L.
Crawford then of Bennington aforesaid, by ). NJ.
Appleman, a minister Of the gospel; that from
thai time until the 3lst day of October, A. d 1873
he lived with said Anna as her husband. at which
time she deserted the petitioner and without any
justiflable cause has continued her said desertion
AMI abandonment ever since. And that he has
resided in the County OF Bennington for the last
three years. And praying for bill OF divorce
from said Anna L. Slade, And il appearing that
aid Anna L. Slade il without this state so mat
q summons cannot Deserved upon her
IT is ORDERED, that notice of the pendency OF
aid libel be given to said Anna l.. Siade by pub
Ii shing the substance thereof with this order,
three weeks successfully in the Bennington BAN
EER, newspaper printed at Bennington in the
County of Bennington, the last Of which publica-
tions shall be at least six weeks previous to the
commencement OF the next stated term Of the
Bennington County Court to be held at Manches'
ter on the first Tuesday of June A. D. 1855. TO
which said libel is returnable, which shall be
deemed sufficient notice 10 said Anna L.. Slade
to appar and answer said libel and abide the
order Of the Court thereon.
Dated at Bennington this 2nd day of April A..
d. 1883.
EDWARD J. HALL, Deputy Clerk
JAMES B. ME NCHAM
Attorney for liheant,
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SPRING millinery

Having attended the openings Of Spring Mill
merry in New York and carefully selected q large
and complete stock of desirable goods for the
spring trade take pleasure in informing the
ladies that will have my stock ready for inspec
ton on THURSDAY March 18th; trimmed hats and
bonnets speciality. also wish to inform my
patrons that have secured the assistance OF a
young lady from the city, who came to me high
ly recommended, She IS at present engaged in
one of the large houses in the city. shall visit
New York once each month during the season,
and hope to merit continuance ofpatronage.
Respectfully,
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A CURIOUS LAw.-Our leap year 81 =
tisticans have brought to light curious
old Scotch law Of 1928, which runs in
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The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not be Oyerestimated, for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health,
A. this season nearly every one needs o
good medieins to purify, yitallze, and enrich
the blood, and Hoods saIsapariIla 10 worthy
your confidence. It is peculiar In that :
strengthens and builds up the system, creates
an appeutes sVi tones the digestion, while
it eTadicatesdAease. Give 1t trial.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Pgspeped BY Q. I. Hood 8 o., Lowell, Mag
100 Besss one 6SiiaE
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Y DSU OF AIIDIN DI11NU IDO4N'
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the estate
Of Albin Bengtson. late of Bennington. in said
district deceased and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto hereby given notice that they will meet for
the purposes aforesaid at the parlors of the BEN
nington Co., National Bank, at said Bennington,
on the 10th day Of June and 10th day Of August,
next, from o'clock p. IN. until o'clock p. m
each of said days and that six months from the 29th
day Of March A. D., 1888, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, this 5th day of Apr. A,
D. 1888.
THOMAS WHITE, lcor,,rs
II CLEMENT II. CONE, N''' 10
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Tbc bennington gganuer
BENNINGTON VERMONT
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL -.

Senator Morrill, has just made one Of
his vigorous speeches IN opposition to
the Presidents free trade theories.
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be about eight hundred dollars. Con-
gress may serve the American people by
examining the measures which are
adopted in Europe to make America a
dumping ground for the vicious ele-
ments of European civilization.-[H err
old
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DIED.

BURT.-In Bennington, April 18th, Mrs. Betsey
=. Burt. widow OF Daniel Il, Burt, aged 6S years.
iK74FgperAl from the house Sunday afternoon.
CUMMINGS.-Ip North Bennington, April Sth,
Mrs. Mary Mccarthy Cummings, Resd e years.
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Miss n. J. MORGAN.
WILLIAM Z. MASON, LAWRENCE NJ. ENNIS
ROBT. p. BATES.

T Aw OFFICES OF
MASON, ENNIS & BATES.
Rooms 81. 80, 80 & 40 Unity Building, 70 Dear
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Investments a specially. Loans Of any amount
placed upon Chicago real estate at per cent:
small loans at per cent per annum. A share OF
your business in both departments solicited. 10
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E. v. ROYCE, N. D.,

may be consulted by letter az his address Lock
box 1914, Springfield, Mass, His large Illus
trated journal sent free on application. am6
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STATE OF VERMONT, |

STATE OF VERMONT,
Bennington County, 90
Tins is to certify that on the second Tuesday of
April being the tenth day of April A. D., 1888,
in compliance with the provisions Of law, l can
vassed the votes cast for County COMMISSIONER
on the first Tuesday of March A. D.. 1883, as re-
turned to me. And il appearing that Charles
Baldwin received the greatest number OF votes
thereupOn declared him elected as County Com.
missioner for the term ending December LIST, A.
D., 1888.
EDWARD j. HALL, Deputy Clerk.
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COMPREHENSIVE DISSOLUTION.

TheIcopartnership heretofore existing between
the Undersigned under the firm name of Pearson
& Jones. doing business at North Bennington
VT, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
CHARLES X. PEARSON,
ZILPHA NJ. JONES.
North Bennington, April ., 1883 l23w
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This is the only Liver and Kidney Cure put up
by regular practicing physician Of twenty five
years active experience. ''
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-28

The Mason News has a imam up a
tree" taking observations, and he has
been casting his eye over the fence
question from his outrageous perch
and delivers himself accordingly:
We can't imagine we can see the
justice In the state or county taking the
land that man has honestly paid for
and Ia making his living on, and put the
owner to the expense of moving his
fence and turn out his land for the bene-
fit Of his neighbors and get no pay for
the land or his labor. We can believe
there is such a law, but we can't believe
1t justice. There are many
of our roads that called for
only thirty feet. This the most OF
our citizens gave. Now they are called
on for more land, and have to be at the
expense of moving fence and giving up
their land and receiving nothing in re-
turn. This may be right, but we can't
see it that way. VIII some friend please
rise and explain?
Galveston gas is powerful. The gas
company OF the Island city takes in the
Brush electric light and the Power COM
psnies, ard now has a monopoly OF the
whole light business.