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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-07-11
NEW YORK'S JOHNSTOWM

The storm which in Vermont Tuesday
night was 80 severely felt at Brandon
as notedIelsewhere, caused great dev. 8 .
tation at Johnstown, N. Y, which we
find summarized by Troy exchange in
these words
A great calamity has happened in oul
own neighborhood. Johnstjwn-a name
which has been made a new synonym
by the disaster in Pennsylvania for cal
amity without precedent-is again made
conspicuous by disaster. This time the
Johnstown that has suffered is in our
own state and neighdorhood. That vii
lage and the surrounding country have
heen swept away by a cloud-burst,
Bridges, mills and houses have been
washed away. Tracks have been de-
stroyed, and telegraph and telephone
wires broken. The storm did great dam
age at Aiken, Tribes Hill Amsterdam,
Fonda and Gloversvlle. The earlier re-
ports included several lives 10 the loss
Our Johnstown, like that of Penusyl-
wanna, is an industrial centre. The vii
lage of Johnstown, from which report
of Tuesdays disa ter were first sent ,is'
with its twin town of Gloversville. the
great glove manufacturing centre of the
country. Amsterdam is a great knit
ting mill centre.
All through the region where the
damage of Tuesday was done there are
streams running from mountains that
drain great areas, which in dry weather
show dry beds, and on acca,ions of heavy
rains are swollen beyond their banks.
At Amsterdam there is reservoir
which has sometimes occasioned appre-
hension.
The latest is from Schenectady des-
patch of last evening, which says:
'There is as yet no certainty Of the loss
of more than four lives at Johnstown,
and these victims were on bridge view.
ing the flood after the storm. They had
been warned to keep off the structure
as it was considered dangerous. One
end of the bridge dropped into the water,
but was not carIid away. The damage
in the valley of the Cayadutta to mills.
roads, bridges and crops will reach 500
900. At $40 this afternoon, one track
on the Central railroad bridge at Fonda
and two tracks at the washput at Aiken's
were repaired sufficiently TO allow trains
to pass"
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NOTICE.

The rate bill Of the town taxes Of 1889 are now
In my hands for collection. | hereby demand
payment OF said taxes, and will attend ut the
First National Bank from o'clock n. M until 4
o'clock p. IN. There will be discount Of per
cent, on the town tax IL paid within ~ days.
GEo. =. GRAVES, Town Treasurer.
Bennington Vt July l. 1859.
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BURR & BURTON SEMINARY.
MANCHESTER, VERMONT.

Beading and Day School for both sexes. Build
ing heated by steam. Finest location In the
State. Thorough training In Classics and Eng.
lish. A large corps of teachers next year, Fifty
seventh year begins September 5, lSs9. For cat
alogue address, A. &. PERRIN, Principal.
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NOTICE.

To the tax payers of the village of Bennington
A rate bill has been placed in my hands for col
lection as follows Forty cents on the dollar fol
the village tax. and 10 cents on the dollar for the
highway tax on the grand list OF 1889
hereby demand the amount Of said taxes, and
notify you that will attend to the reception OF
the same at the First National Bank on and after
July T. 1850, from 0 o'clock a m. until o'clock p
m. There will be discount of per cent. on vii
lage tax II paid within 90 days
GEO. T. GRAVES, Town Treasurer.
Bennington, Vt, July l, 1889.
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COIOrGd Cotton
DRESS GOODS
QUAC KE BUSH'S.

This department is full OF choice
and pretty things for Summer
wear.
The latest additions are 15O
pieces OF fine French SateenS in
all the newest designs and cOIOrS,
In Mourning SateenS they have
new MilaneSe SateenS in plain
black aud figured. Ii is the only
black that will not smut or crock
or change by perSpiratiOn. QuaCk-
enbush'S is the only store that
has them.
Eighty pieces of Lace Zephyr
GinghamS ; two dresses only of q
style; very exclusive. No one
else has them.
German Linen GinghamS i'm
checks and figures, look like
summer silk; Linen Lawns, French
PerCaleS, AnderSon'S Scotch Cling
hams, ETC., etc.
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The Canadian Government is endeav
oring to convince the Administration
that our tariff on lumber is too high land
that reciprocity on this commodity
would be advisable.
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THE DISASTER AT JoHNsTowN.

AhG AhhAuk NnNNs o1AoA AA6At
Men hold their breath in fear
Stern peril draweth nigh
To all their hearts hold dear.
A treaoherous dam gives way,
The pent-up waters break
What power their course can stay
The stoutest hearts must quake.
On, on, they rush, they glide,
Houses are naught but toys,
Swept by the fearful tide,
Deaths angel now employs.
4 Tall trees bend low like reeds,
= They fall beneath the waves,
While on the torrent speeds,
And every household layes.
Alas, those cries Of pain
Alas, for human skill
All effort now is vain
The mad waves work their will.
Death holds high carnival,
He rides upon the air
Men, women and children fall,
In wild or mute despair.
And scenes of horror lie
On fields that once were fair,
Loved forms that yesterday
Were grouped in beauty there.
Amid these ruins, see,
Inhuman flends are near,
Who live by robbery,
And God or man meier fear.
Such deeds by man we feel
Almost exceed belief;
But some mems hearts are steel,
Insensib lie to grief.
Yet some did nobly try
All other lives to save
Boldly through peril fly,
To find at length a grave.
And some Of all bereft,
Fen lost their trust in God
And with no anchor left,
Despairing felt the rod.
Appalled, by what they saw,
At sights heart-rending, sad,
Overwhelmed with grief and awe,
Some go insane or mad,
One urges on his steed
TO warn Of danger nigh
crush to the mountains Speed |"
His loud and fearful cry.
Some hear but do not heed,
They think themselves secure
1.-THE mans insane-no need
Such journey to endure ~
The wild waves dash along,
The mighty torrent swells,
Engulfng all the throng,
And mad destruction tells.
The noble rider still speeds on,
All other lives to save
He fiies-he sinks-he's gone
o spare him, ruthless wave.
No pity No surcease
The floods new channels fill.
o Saviour, whisper, Peace ~
Say to the waves, "Be still !"
A woman works the wires
With Geographic art,
Philanthropy's strong fires
So fill her noble heart.
30 fly your life to save !"
''Not till I've warned them all !"
Madly the waters rave;
o may they heed the call.
"I'Ve done-my last is sent !"
Nearer the waters roar,
And still on ruin bent,
They leave not life or shore,
The floods sweep on-she's gone
o Death, could we not spare
The brave, unselfish one,
Who did for others care
"The bridge J" rings out a cry
To dripping piers they cling,
But sure distinctions nigh,
1t does no safety bring.
A wild, careering flame
Bursts on the stified air
Who can the terror name,
When hope became despair.
The burning timbers crash,
The roaring waters swell,
AS swift as lightning's flash,
The mighty structure fell.
Alas, for human life
The seething pillows roll,
And fire and and flood in strife,
Escape weak mans control.
Mad Neptune rules the hour,
Sends death on every wave
Thousands have felt his power,
And Gil watery grave.
Mysterious Thy ways,
God of the oceans might,
Still lift our hearts in praise,
And give our spirits light
The fire and flood, we know
Are agents of thy will !
o God thy pity show,
When, trembling, we are still.
Lucy s. RUG
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

In accordance with Section 90, Of School Law
Of 1855. public examinations Of applicants fov
Teachers Certificates In Bennington County will
be held as follows At school house, Manchester
Center, July 10 and II. At Graded School Build.
ing, Bennington, July % and -. Each examina.
tion viii continue two days. Applicants must be
present at opening on first day at 10 a. m.
L. W.H0WE.
supefnsor Of Schools, Bennington County.
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Mailed free to readers Of this paper Tells what to
do in case Of accident, and what may result from
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THE WALL00MSAC.
CENTER. VERMONT,

VIII be opened by the 18th Of May. Every effort
will be made 90 secure the comfort Of guests and
make the house every way attractive.
left MRS. .. WALTON LONGLEY.
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TO RENT.

The upper part OF the Cushman house on Main
street, near the Free Library building is vacant.
Anyone desiring a very pleasant dwelling apply
to II. I, CushmAn, Rooms In good repair,
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SPECIAL SPECIAL!

100 pieces of extra fine SateenS,
beautiful designs and cOIOrS,
worth 25C a yard. We offer them
at 17C per yard.
One case of Sea ISlandPOD gees,
the finest cotton dress goods
made, at l7C, worth 35C.
Best Outing Cloths, in large va
rlety, at y IL cents.
An immense line of SateenS and
Dress GinghamS at ~ IL cents per
yard. Call and inspect them.
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Carpets & MattingS

AT G. '. S. Quackenbush & Co.'S.
We thank our patrons for their
very liberal purchases so far this
season, and to those who have not
yet made selections would say our
very large stock of Carpets and
MattingS is yet unbrOken, and will
be kept full till late in July. Our
prices are most reasonable as you
will find when fayOring us with
Inspection. In fact, we have the
only complete stock of China Mat
tingS in Troy, in prices from zoe
to soc per yard. Carpets and Mat
tingS laid at short notice, having
seven men, competent WOrkmen
in this department.
G. v. S. QUACKENBUSH & co.,
Cor. Broadway d third st.,
TROY,
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DO YOU WANT WORK.

We want good men TO act as Canvassing,
General or state Agents. win pay aguar.
anteed salary or commission. For full particulars
address
THE ROSS PUBLISHING HOUSE,
ALBANY, N. Y. 1sm3
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5OC a Yard at QuackeRbush's

Black Goods Stock. Lupin'S
CaShmereS, Nuns YeilingS, All
wool SergeS, 39-inCh Atwood
TamiSe, 36-inch BatiSte Yelling,
lO-inch Wool Yelling, 4i-inCh
Gamers Hair GreIadine. The
above Black Dress Goods are all
5Oc per yard, and speak for them
selves, at QuaCkGnbuSh'S.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Tho Money Saved.

Detective-I have discovered. sir, that your confidepce bookkeeper, Mir De Clerk. is de faulter to the extent of many thousands of dollars. AS he has lived plainly, and has not gambled in stocks. he must still have all your money in hls possession. but if we arrest him, you will never get it, of course, and if we corner him and try to compromise for half or two-thirCs, he will probably skip to Canada with the whole poodle
 Business Manly goodnessl Mr. De Clerk!
 Mr. De Clerk-Yes sir
 Business Man-Mr De Clerk, few days ago refused you the hand of my daughter, and afterward employed this gentleman, who is detective. to look closely into your personal character and past history His re- port refers ill such detail to your correct habits and business aptitude that l have changed my mind You shall have her. New York Weekly
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Too Late Even for LecocQ.

A gentleman who was burglar ized" about two years ago reported his loss to the detectives and offered natu- rally to assist them in every way. At first he called frequently to ascertain if any news of the thieves had been obtained. but being met always with a negative his visits became infrequent and finally ceased He had forgotten the matter altogether till recently, when he was called upon by one of the detectives, who stated:
 We have got clew."
 That is good. Is it promising one2'
 Certainly. We have discovered the thief"
 Better stiI. You have him ar rested2"
 I've can't do that It is too late."
 "How IS that2"
 He died last week. confessing to the robbery"
 It's 8 ora2d E.iE- +G get 8 cIew.-
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Most TpJ Honest.

A day or two ago middle aged man called at police headquarters and asked to see the superintendent, and as that official was out he said he would call again He returned in the evening, but too late. and as he would not state his business to any one else, he was told to come next forenoon He did come, but the superintendent was very busy, and he finally entered the captains private room, took small package from his pocket and said:
 Captain, this does not belong to me and have no right to keep it"
 The captain opened the paper. and 10! 8 sil- yer dime was revealed.
 Where did you get thisF asked the off, cial
 Found it on Thirteenth street."
 Well, what of itf'
 Some one lost it."
 "Yes, suppose 50. but why did you bring it hereF
 "Because want to be honest. could not find the loser. and so brought it here to be advertised"
 The captain arose and talked to him in five different languages and when the man flew down the hall he was heard to remark that if he ever found another ten cent piece he'd be hanged if he wouldn't chuck it into bis pocket and let the loser 20 to Halifax.-De- troit Free Press.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
A Modern Pocalieutas.

have lived in the far west where the red man roams over the plains, for the best part of my life, and dur ing all of this time l have been search ing for an ideal Indian maiden" l wanted to find a dark eyed beauty with a wealth of black hair hanging down her back. l wanted her to be graceful, and l wanted her to wear a short dress. with beads all over it, and 1 wanted to see the finely nodded brown arms" that 1 have read about so often in MT. G. Fenimore Cooper's novels
 wanted another Pocahontas After searching for six years, during which time l could only run across pigeon toed, fiat nosed, disgusting looking squaws, l came to the conclusion that there was no such thing as an Indian maiden began to believe that the story about the beautiful Pocahontas was all myth. had nearly arrived at that doubting state of mind, when I would just as lief have believed that America was never discovered at all. when l found this willowy like. graceful, dark eyed Cheyenne beauty
 Yes, she was all of this and more. too She was clad in the prettiest gar ment 1 have ever seen woman wear. Her dress was short and displayed her finely formed buckskin leggins.
 There were beads embroidered all over her dress She would have turned the city green with envy. All this is no stretch of imagination. She was truly beautiful Indian maiden"- my ideal was found at last-and her name was "Eufaula. Cor Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
PLAYED HIMSELF FREE.
The Adventure of Russian Pianist Who
 Wanted to Go to Germany.

Wanted to Go to Germany.
 Arthur Friedheim, the famous pi- anist, wished to cross the western Russian border, for the purpose of filling his engagement to play in sev eral German cities. AS a Russian sub ject he was obliged to go through all sorts of formalities with Russian officials before leaving the country. Two weeks before the date of his first concert he asked the captain of the city of St. Petersburg, where he was stopping, to ask the governor of Ii vonia to ask the mayor of Pernau, where he was born, for the consent of the Pernau police to the departure of Arthur Friedheim to Germany. Of course, the mayor and the police of Pernau had nothing against Mr. Friedheim or his concert tour in Ger many, and they said so in letter which they sent to the captain of the capital by return of mail.
 Owing to the wretchedness of the Iivonian mail service. this answer was stranded in a fourth rate post office few miles from Pernau and lay there four weeks. At the end of the second week Mr. Friedheim had broken two engagements to give con certs in Germany At the end of the third week he had broken four en- agreements and was receiving tele- grams by the score from German theatrical managers whom he had disappointed. The fourth week brought telegrams and demands for an explanation, but no letters from Pernau
 Friedheim was in despair, Gnd re- solved to cross the border without passes. He tried 1t, was arrested and taken before the chief of the district who sent him to prison after confsca- ting his papers. In Friedham's pocket book was a package of his visiting cards and several newspaper criticisms of his playing. The chief concluded that he had caught the murderer of Arthur Friedheim. He had Fried helm, whom he suspected of murder ing himself and conliscating his own papers, doubly ironed and doubly guarded. After protesting and ap- peaIing for whole day, Friedheim got all auulclce Wllu tne culeI. he reiterated in vain the statement that he was Arthur Friedheim, the pianist. The chief wouldn't believe him. Fi nally Friedheim begged to be allowed to prove his identity by playing. The chief, who was something of musi clan, consented. Friedheim was march ed through the street 10 the chiefs. house between two soldiers and was set down before piano. He played the second Rhapsodie of Liszt. As soon as he finished, the chief removed the guard, saying: Now l know you are Friedheim." The pianist was re- leased on his promise to return to St, Petersburg for his passes.
 Upon his arrival in the capital Fried helm found the letter from Pernau and his others papers ready for him. Four days later he began playing in Germany with a record of seven brok en engagements behind him.--New York Sun.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Where Work Is Ple.sant.

Neglected Wfe-Why don't you go to workl
 Husband "a ne'er do welD-I ain't got no tools
 Neglected Wife-Deacon Smith offered you E1 to tix his fence, and YOU have saw, and I plane, and O hammer and nails What more do you want'
 Husband-The saw ain't no good, and I ain't got no file to sharpen it. Ole Smith kin fix his fence hisself
 Same Husband ten years later,-Histi Say, wife. I've escaped from the peniten tiary Gim me some other clothes. so kin light out agin.
 Wife-My, myl How did you get outi
 Husband-l dug forty feet underground with a two tined fork, then cut my way through two feet of stone wall and ten inches of boiler iron with saw made out of a tin dinner plate.-New York Weekly.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Perfectly Satisfactory.

Have you any work on punctuationr she asked at tt:::s. took store
 ''Sorry to say we are just out"
 "Well, perhaps you could tell me what ] want to know What does mark under word signify"
 That is to emphasize the word.r
 "Oh-I see Thank.you.'
 And as she passed out a clerk heard her whisper to herself:
 And James put five marks under the word 'Dearr rn-Detroit Free Press
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
The Least of Two Evils.

James" said Mrs Slasher. 'I wish when you go to town today you would stop and match these ribbons
 Clara" replied Mir. slasher. 'you go and let me stay home and mind the baby."- Cloak and Suit Review
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Suspended Evolution.

He-Aw. weally, Miss Blossom, do you be ieve man sprang from the apef
 She very tired of his attentions presume some men have, but there are others who have never yet made the spring, or at least never sprang very far-Omaha World
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Love Me. Love My Doc,

Young Wife-Im afraid. mother. that John doesn't love me as much as he used to-
 Mother Why, child, what could have put such an idea into your headl
 Young Wise-Oh, mother, you ought tc see how dreaifully be beats poor little Fido. Yankee Blade
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
A Dramatic Catastrophe.

Supe ito stage manager-Say, guv'nor have you got fife preserverf
 Manager-No, what's the matterf
 Supe-The Roman general fell overheard into the tank with his helmet on and be is foatin' around head down-Time.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Plantation Proverbs.

It doan' pay to do much talkin' W 'en you'm mad enuf to choke Ease de word dat stings the deepes' am de one dat's nebbah spoke: Let de udder feller wrangle tin ds Etohm am blowed away Den he'll do pile ob .hinIn bout de things you didn't gay
 Yankee Blada
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
A Hopeless Task.

Husband n00 years hence, when women rulei-My dear. expect to go to town to- day. If you could spare me a little cash
 Wife from bed-Certainly, darling. You will find some loose change in my pocket Cloak and Suit Review
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Offering A Substitute,

"See herel The calico you sold me won't wash"
 ''It won't, eht Then let me sell you wash machine en-Detroit Free Press
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
ARIZONA & N. M. RAILWAY.
 TIME TABLE.
GOING NORTH.
PASSENGER RATES.

Children between five and twelve years of age half fare.
 One hundred pounds of baggage carried free with each full fare and 50 pounds with each half fare.
 FREIGHT RATES. Following are the rates per ton on the differ snt classes of freight:
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
A Decided Drawback.

"Gracious" exclaimed Mrs Backwoods, "the paper says that the fashionable folks in N York have 5 o'clock tea They must get awful hungry afore bedtime "-Harpe-'s Bazar.
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Physically True.

Landlady-Be careful how you whip thai carpet. It's a very fine piece of goods
 Tramp working for bis dinner)-Yes'm. It's hard to beat.-Omaha World
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21
Only One May.

Westerner-Ycs, sir believe 1t is abso lutely impossible to reform horse thief
 Easterner-N Nothing Easier Make sailor of him.-New York Weekly
The Clifton clarion., 1889-08-21

M ming timbers, 6 x 6 and 8 xSx F and up wards, g. co between Lordsburg and Clifton.
 CLASSIFICATION:
 C)ke, Bullion ani Copper Matte Fifth Class Ure valued at ; 50 and over ....... First Class Ore valued at SI50 and under .... Second Class Ore valued at SlOO and under ..... Third Clag s ore valued at $50 and under ...... Fourth Clas B Limestone ...-........... Third Class Mining timbers. ......... Sixth Clas s Mates containing silver .... First Class Not otherwise specified ....... Second Class
 JOHN SHENNAN.
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JOHN SEIENNA IAN.
 General Sup (.
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