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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-09

A dreamer sat dreaming, a'neSth an elm tree,
Where sunbeams CLEANED and quivered
A dreOming sat he Of that great To Be,
For each of us sailing upon life's sea,
And the breeze winging by caused the great elm
TO sigh
While the leaves and the sunbeams shivered.
"a few short years-and my web of life Is spun (!
A few short years and my duties all are done
A few short years-snd my sorrows will be DER,
And my cross laid down forever on the shores Of
ncYermore. .
"oh the weary, weary aching Of our untried
human hearts -....'
oh the cruel, cruel waking as our dream of life
departs ...
And the grlsly giant Real meath the iron Of his
heel
Crushcs into nothingness our beautiful Ideal
"But life is swiftly heeting and soon twill be no
more,
And my heart so sadly beating will be hushed
forever more
My face and form forgotten as the flowers that
bloom and die,
And my name forgot forever save by God in yon-
der sky. ....
"Oh. the fickleness of life
Oh, the bitterness Of strife
Oh, the grief it is to see
All that is and ought not be-
what wonder is it then that shun the haunts OF
men, .....
To sit and dream beside this lonely river
To sit and dream sf home of that Home where
none are lone,
But where all is joy, supremest JOY, forever p
A look of bliss like an Angels kiss
nlumined the dreamer's brow,
And the lines of care running everywhere,
Mystcally seemed as jewels rare,
The great ITO Be" is now !
IT. H. il, Springfield RcpuJlicdn.
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BATHING AND WHY WE SHOULD
BATTLE

Among all the appliances for health
and comfort to mankind we NAV safely
say there is nothing 80 well known. SO
useful, and withal so comforting, and
yet so little practiced, 80 carelessly and
thoughtlessly neglected, as iudicious
bathing, The skin of the human body,
from head to foot, is network Of pores,
which ought always to be kept free and
clear Of distractions. These pores ara
the openings into minute tubes or chan
nels, which lead through unseen mean
derings into the sanctum OF life within,
To those blessed with good health, a
bath, as a common-sense appliance gives
thrift and growth to healthy functions,
a brightness and delightful serenity. a
clearness of mind and buoyancy of
spirit. 1t is certainly blessing to both
mind and body. For the mental worker,
It is nerve tonic. A thorough INNER
sion in water OF proper temperature will
calm and give strength and tone to his
whole system, The indoor laborer who
gets but scauty supply of fresh air,
needs bath TO obtain those invigorating
elements so common in the open air.
The outdoor laborer-especiaIly the
farmer-who works with heroic energy
all day long unavoidable gatherers on
the entire surface of his body complete
prison wall of dust and thickening,
gummy perspiration; and when his DAYS
work Is done, he needs then more, than
any other thing, not only a wash, but
good, luscious, tuH bath to fit him for a
clean bed and refreshing sleep.
The Rlutinous mass of perspiration,
dust and filth, which gathers on the sur.
face OF the body naturally covers and
clogs the pores and often enters them
and poisons the system. To remove that
filth, frequent ablutions and occasional
immersion in water are exceedingly de-
slrable, and usually indispensable to
health and comfort; consequently, every
family should have convenient bath
and full bath too-of some kind, not
only for general nea:ness of person, so
desirable to every individual of taste and
culture, but as means of preserving
health, and in many cases, especially
under the advice of good physician, as
the safest, pleasantest and one of the
most powerful and efficient means of
combating disease. Directed by good
judgment and wise counsel, a bath ia a
valuable auxiliary to other remedies, snl
1t can be used when internal remedies
cannot. In the long catalogue of dis
eases to which flesh is heir, scarcely one
can be named in the treatment of which
bath is useless. In an emergency,
which often happens when least expect
ed, as in cholera, cholera infantum, ,chol.
era morbus, cramps, fits, etc., pliable,
portable bath. which requires but little
water, ready just at the right time, may
save some precious life.
Finally, everyone needs bath at
times, and every human habitation
should contain something for complete
immersion in water, and since conven-
lent and efficient portable baths at COM
paratively low figures are now extern
sively advertised for sale, there is little
excuse for anyone to be without this
priceless benefit. - Western Rural.
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In 1896 the tonnage of the United States
employed in foreign trade was 675, ,046
tons, against 1869 tons of British ton.
mage employed in American trade. The
preponderance continued in favor of the
United States until 1916, when a CON-
mercial treaty was concluded in London
between the two countries by which the
duties on tonnage and imports were eqal-
lzed, so that the produce or manufac
lures of one country could be imported
into the other in ships of either on equal
terms. The rivalry continued on equal
terms until lS45-59. The decline in
American shipping began in 1855, and be-
came a downward slide in 1858 to 1864.
Its causes were, first, the aforesaid
treaty of 1916; second, our failure from
1916 to 1860 to protect our iron and steel
manufacture, while England until 1842
persstently protected hers by the heav
lest duties; third, our repeal in or about
lS4S of the restrictive clause in our nav
igation laws, which limited English ships
to bringing British goods; fourth, the
withdrawal of our subsidies from Amer:
can steamship lines 1858; fifth, the ia
rilities afforded by British sympathy to
the fitting out of ebel cruisers in 1861
6j; sixth, the continued higher price of
American iron and steel than foreign
since 1865, cause which is fast disap-
pearing; seventh, direct State and local
taxation on capital invested in vessels in
America, and its absence in Great Brit
ain; eighth, lower labor cost Of sailing
foreign than American vessels; ninth,
the taxation OF American vessels to sus-
tain the consular system.
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NUMBER 16.

United States, and will, to the best of
my ability, preserve, protect and defend
the constitution of the United States. u
Then be reverentIy bent low and kissed
the bible, uttering with profound emo
tion, 80 help me, God,
The simple and imposing ceremony
over the inaugural read, the blessing OF
God prayerfully pretitioned IN old st.
Pauls, the festivities passed; and Wash
ing:on stood alone. No one else could
take the helm of state, and enthusiast
and doubter alike trusted him.
No man ever stood for so much to this
country and to mankind as George
Washington. Hamilton. Jefferson and
Adams, Madison and Jay, each repre-
sented some of the elements which form.
ed the Union. Washington embodied
them all. Do his countrymen exagger-
ate his virtues? Listen to Guizot, the
historian of civilization: "Washington
did the two greatest things which in
politics it is permitted to man to attempt,
BE maintained by peace the independ
ence of his country which he conquered
by war, He founded free govern
ment in the name of the principals of
order and by -establishing,their sway" "
Erskine, the most famous of English
advocates: "You are the only being for
whom have an awful reverence"
We stand today upon the dividing line
between the first and second century OF
constitutional government. There are no
clouds overhead and no conyulsions
under our feet, We reverently return
thanks to Almighty God for the past
and with confident and hopeful promise
march upon sure ground toward the
future. The simple facts of thes hun
dred years paralyze the imagination, and
we contemplate the vast accumul- tions
Of the century with awe and pride,
This realism of material prosperity,
surprising the widest creation of the
romancers who have astonished and de-
lighted mankind, would be full of dan
ger for the present and menace for the
future, il the virtue, intelligence and in
dependence Of the people we're not equal
to the wise regulation of its uses and the
stern prevention Of its abuses.
But today, the American people, after
all the dazzling developments Of thecen-
tury, are still living happy under the
government of Washington, The con-
stitution during all that period has been
amended only by the lines laid down in
the original instrument, and in conform,
ity with the recorded opinions OF the
fathers. No crisis has been too peril
GUS for its powers, no evolution too ra-
pid for its adaptation, and no expansion
beyond its easy grasp and administra-
tion. The spirit of Washington fills the
executive office, Presidents may not
rise to the full measure of his gre tness,
but they must not fall below his stand
ard of public duty and obligations.
With their inspiring past and splendid
present, the people of these United
States heirs of hundred years marvel
ously rich in all which adds to the glory
and greatness of nation, with an abid-
ing trust IN the stability and elasticity
of their Constitution and an abounding
faith in themselves, hail the coming
century with hope and joy.
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1T COST TOO MUCH.
The Sad Experience which Befell Ono Of
the Aafnra

The Sad Experience which Befell One OF
. the Astors,
In the early days of the direct tea
trade with China, importers were anx-
ious to secure the earliest cargoes of a
new crop. s.
The fastest clipper ships were engaged
in the trade. Great haste IN loading
them was followed by hot race to reach
New York first,
The first cargo brought the best price
and large profits. The successful Cap
tain was always rewarded, so every
known aid to navigation was adopted.
The young captain Of one of Mr.. As
tors clippers bought, or one ofhis trips,
new chronometer, and with its aid
made quick passage, and arrived first.
He put the price of It into the expense
account of the trip, but Mr.. Astor threw
it out, insisting that such an item of ex-
pense for new tangled notions could not
be allowed.
The Captain thereupon resigned and
took service with rival line.
The next year he reached port long in
advance of any competitor, to the great
delight and profit of his employers, and
the chagrin of Mr.. Astor.
Not long after they CHANGED to meet,
and Mr.. Astor inquired
by the way, Captain, how much did
that chronometer cost you ~
''Six hundred dollars" then, with a
quizzical glance, he asked
And how much has it cost you, Mr..
Astor ?"
Sixty thousand dollars"
Men are often unfortunate in the re-
lection of what they call new tangled
notions.
There are sick men who refuse, even
when their physicians tell them they
cannot help them, to take Warmers Safe
Cure, because it is new tangled" pro-
prietary medicine. The result is they
lose-lile and health.
Thousands of other men have been
restored TO health by it, as the testimon-
ials furnished to the public show. These
testimonials cannot be doubted. The
proprietors have a standing offer of
$4,000 to any one who will show that any
testimonial published by them is not, so
far as they know, entirely true.
DR.. Andrew Wilson, Fellow of the
Royal Society, of Edinburgh, the editor
of Health" London, Eng, says, in his
magazine, in answer 70 an inquiry,
Warmers Safe Cure is of q perfectly
safe character, and perfectly reliable"
The refusal of q manufacturing firm
to pay for the patent of new invention
by one of their workmen, cost them
their. entire business. A new firm took
out the patent and were soon enabled to
make goods enough cheaper to drive the
old firm out business and many Apply
sician is daily finding his patients, long
time chronic invalids, unaccountablyr re-
stored to health by the use Of the new
kidney specific. New tangled notions
are sometimes very valuable, and it costs
too much to foolishly reject them.
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Frederick T. Roberts, NJ, D. Physician
to and Professor OF Clinical Medicine at
University College Hospital, London,
Eng, says "Bright's Dlsease has no
symptoms of It5 own. and mLy long ex
ist without the knowledge " the patient
or praclii1ner, as no pain will be felt In
the kidneys or that vicinity" This ac-
counts for many people dying with
BriRbts Disease, or advaDced kidney
malsdy. The disease is no. su.pected
until il reaches fatal period. II War
ner's Safe Cure is used ct the proper
time, the fatality from that disease would
be greatly decreased. DIR, Thompson
also says More adults are carried of
in this country by chronic kidney disease
than by any other one malsdy except
consumption"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-09
THAT TIRED FEELING

Season is here again, and nearly every
one feels weak, languid, and exhausted.
The blood, laden with impurities which
have been accumulating for months,
moves sluggishly through the veins, the
mind fails to think quickly, and the
body is still slower to respond. Hood's 3
is just what is needed. 1t
is, in a peculiar sense, the ideal spring
medicine. 1t purifies, vItalizes, and en-
riches the blood, makes the head clear,
creates an appetite, oyercomes that tired
feeling, and imparts new strength and
vigor to the whole body.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-09
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

We have made arrangements with Dr.
B. ]. Kendall & Co., publishers OF "a
Treatise on the Horse aud his Diseases
which will enable all our subscribers tc
obtain copy Of that valuable work free
by sending their address (enclosing a
two cent stamp for mailing same) to DR.,
B. ]. Kendall Co., EnosbuFgh Falls, Vt.
This book is now recognized as standard
authority upon all diseases OF the horse,
as its phenomenal sale attssts, over four
million copies having been sold in the
past ten years, sale never before
reached by any publication In the same
period of time. We feel confident that
our patrons will appreciate the work,
and be glad to avail themselves of this
opportunity of obtaining a valuable
book.
1t is necessary that you mention this
paper in sending for the Treatise" ;"
This offer will remain open for only q
short time. l46
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DR.. 7. Heman Brehmer, an eminent
German authority, says: Consumption
is always due to deficient nutrition Of
the lungs, caused by bad blood" At the
Brompton Hospital for consumptives.
London, Eng, statement has been pub
lished that 52 per cent. of the patients Of
that institution have unsupported kidney
disorder. This explains why the propri-
etors Of Warmers Safe Cure claim that
they have received many tes imonlals
which they have not published, because
Of the incredulty with " hich they would
be received were II claimed that War
neI'3 Safe Cure cures consumption. But
the fact is that II your kidneys be cured
and put in healthy cond tion they ex-
pei the uric acid aud poisonous waste
matter. aud prevent the irritation of the
delicate substances Of the lungs, thereby
removing the cause. When the effect is
removed the symptom of kidney disease.
which is called consumption disappears
and with II the irritation which caused
"a
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MERIT WINS.

We desire to say to our citizens. that
for years we have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DR..
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have
never handled remedies that sell as well,
or that have given such universal salts
faction. We do not hesitate to guaran-
tee them every time, and we stand ready
to refund the purchase price, if satisfac.
tory results do not follow their use.
These remedies have won their great
popularity purely on their merits.
80 j. 7. SHURTLEFF, Druggist.
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CONSUMPTION CuREn

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed In his hands by an East India mission
ary this tormnla Of simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure for Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh. Asthma, and all Throat and
Lung Affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints
after having tested Its wonderful curative powers
in thousands Of cases, has felt Il his duty to make
IL known TO his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive and desire TO relieve human suffer
ing, will send free Of charge 10 all who desire H.
tins recipe in German, French or English, with
full directions for preparing aud using. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp, naming this pa.
per- w. A. SoIIs,
40 Powers bloet, Rochester, +, @yi COW
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-09
A SAFE INVESTMENT,

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case Of
failure a return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our ad-
vertised Druggist a bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t is
guaranteed to bring relief in every case,
when used for any affection of Throat,
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption,
Inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Whooping Cough, Group, etc.,
etc, 1t is pleasant and agreeable to
taste, perfectly safe, and can always be
depended upon. Trial bottles free at j.
I. Shurtleff's drug store. 80
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-09

This is beyond question the most sue
cessful Cough Medicine we have ever
sold, few doses invariably cures the
worst cases of Cough, Group and Bron
chitls, 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 m edi-
cine can stand. If you have cough
we earnestly ask you to try it, Price 10
cents, so cents and 81. II your lungs
are sore chest or back lame, use Shiloh's
Porus Plaster. Sold by j. T. Shurtleff,
Bennington.
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He WAS NEAR THE BRINK.
The Graphic Account OF . 1Tost Won
dsrful Occurrence which Took Place
IN KinEStOn, MY.

An event has taken place in this city so re-
markable in It's nature, that I venture to dcc-
cribe 1t in full. The principal In the affair is
Mr.. Jere Smith, son Of Cornelius u. Smith, Of
the State Insurance Department Mt Albany,
who is well known, stands very high, and is in
every way reliable. have had long and most
interesting interview with him, which trans
cribe and send you in his own words, trusting
Il may prove valuable TO your readers:
During last year" he said, "I could not
understand what was the trouble with me. !
Ind always felt strong and hearty, but gra-
duGoy became aware that something was un-
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dime but 10 did not. / don't sec how l could
have been so blind, bat suppose | was like
most people who are troubled In the same way,
and Thought II nothing dangerous. After
awhile l noticed = peculiar color and odor
about the fluids was passing; that they were
dark at times and very light at Others. Finally
began 10 gain flesh, but knew that It was
unnatural and that was bloating. This fright
ened me and consulted physicians, who were
very kind In their attentions, but did not help
me In the least. My father then went with me
to New York, and We consulted the eminent DR..
Keyes, who treated me for several weeks. At
that time my condition was horrible. | was
bloated from head to foot, II was almost impuS-
sible to breathe, and could not sleep. Ia
several places on my body the skin burst Op.,n,
so great was tho pressure from within. Th"
agony endured was indescribablc. Then i"
doctor told me my case was hopeless, that iAC
Bright's disease In It's worst form, and that had
only few days to i've"
Fortunately I had friend who accompanc,
me and would not see me die without n struggle.
He did not urge, he tftsiSted on my making on"
moro effort, and did so. noticed an improve
ment at once; In four days the swelling arcn ly
decreased and the pain wholly ceased | con-
tinued to improve and am q well man to- nv.
and owe my life to the marvellous effects -
that wonderful preparation-Hunt's Remedy.
/ believe this is the greatest medicine that
was ever discovered by man, and only wisa
the whole world might know what 1t has don
for me-"
"IknOw there are thousands of pcOpletrouhl,
rs was and in Just as great danger, hut they 90
not realize 1t. BriQht's disease Is the most de-
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ceptive, the most hOr-
rible malady the world
has ever known. IL has
no settled symptoms, but
assumes every imaginable
form. ! had no idea that
It was Bright's disease that
was undermining me until
I began to bloat, and
now that l am well and
enjoying life, / feel like
telling everybody about
my miraculous escape,
Is II any won der this
tow is arouse d
over my resurreo-
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Is 1T SAFE

To neglect yourself II troubled with any
disease Of the kidneys No, u is danger
Gus and IL you are so afflicted, attend
to yourself now. Do not wait, but use
Sulphur Bitters at once. They cured me
when / was given UP to die BY several
physiclans, ,-JoEATHAN HAM Bpetop.
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MY LITTLE COUNTRY GIRL.

MI LII Il LIE NOONAnA UANhs
An old straw hat and a tattered gown,
A mass Of sunny hair,
Two eyes Of mischievous yellow brown
And spirits light as air.
Two red lips that smile or pOut
According to her mood.
Two bare feet that prdnce about,
And manners always rude.
She kisses the cat, she hugs the calf,
She whistles aud she sings
She's ready to cry, she's ready to laugh,
And do all sorts of funny things,
She is wild as the butter.cups glowing
Der there on the brow Of the hill,
Wild as the star-eyed daises growing
Everywhere at their own sweet will.
But from out her eyes Chose saucy eyes y
Beneath that freckled brow,
A spirit shines that's sure to rise
Above the sphere Of "now !" IL. NJ.
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Such is the account of probably rs narrow an
escape from death as wils ever known. The
first symptoms which Mr.. Smith felt were such
as many Others feel hut do not consider worth
noticing. It Is plain, however, that the early
Indications of q dangerous disease cannot be
trihed with, but must be met promptly, and by
such o remedy as has beeu proven to DO indeed
Q friend In time Of need.
-.hPnHnP.
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RnckIen,a ArnIra snIro

The best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Cons and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. II is guaranteed to give perfect salts
action, or money refunded. Price Is cents per
boz: tor. sale oy J, I. sHuRTLETT!
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BENNINGToN co. SAVINGS BANK

BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK.
TTNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
i Bennington County National Bank, is opGI
daily for the transaction of business from 10 O'Clock
\. m. to O'Clock y. M, Sundays and Holidays ex'
cepted.
Interest to depositors strictly in accordance witt
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
LIST and July lst, and II not withdrawn will be added
to principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
uponit.
Loans solicited upon real estate and undoubtet
personal securities.
A. B. VALENTINE, President,
W. E.HAWKS, Vice President
j. I. SHURTLEFF, Treasurer,
&. w. qARMAN, Secretary,
TRUsTEEs-A y. Valentine, Wm.,E. Hawks
q. W. Harman, Olin Scott, j. 7. Shurtleff, 1. e
Gibson.