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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-03
VOLUME XIX.
AN OPEN LETTER

We surprised at the many congratulations we are daily receV-
in relation to the changed appearance Of store and in
creased amount goods they notice especially and approve our
ensive line Of FINE READY CLOTHING which we buy from
houses that make Fine Goods specially The hOOugness OF their
makeup and quality Of fabrics make them fully equal to the best
grades custom work Our CUSTOM lately added is
attracting much attention The immense line Of samples in SUTGS
and 0VERCOATS sOme 300 mOre surprise and enables all
to select patterns in accord with their tastes and wishes and with the
guarantee of perfect M that they will be made in the prevailing
style New York City wOkmen who know how to make clothing to
M gives them perfect confidence urab perform we prom
se say nothing the guarantee by one OF the Oldest and
largest tailoring houses in New York. Browning Ring Co.. whose in
teg fair dealing every State and which they have
fully earned by their ahuness and honesty We keep still larger
line Of the lower and middle grade READYMADE SUITS and in
FINE GOODS show goods at prices that cannot fail salts
fy and please YOU In the line HATS CAPS and FURNISHINGS
store acknowledged be headquarters and our styles and our m
Ces so close that we be undersOd Now cordially invite
YOU all to and goods beveng visit will result In
mutual benefit to both. Respectfully yours
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FOURTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR UN
ION OF VERMONT,

Dear Christian EndedUor Friends -
Permit me an earnest word with you
concerning our approaching Convention.
1t will be held in the Congregational
Church of Rutland, Wedn esday and
Thursday, October 30.h and 31st, begin
ming at II a. m,
Thus far everything connected with
this gathering promises an unqualified
success. We bid you Rally on this Con-
vention." Let not your Society be
found wanting in interest or enthusiasm.
Nothing now can hinder as much as a
lack of cooperation. In literary point
of view it is an assured success; in en-
this Convention promises to surpass all
previous gatherings.
No Society can afford to forego the
helpfulness of this Convention.
Great care has been exercised in Sc
lecting topics suited to G, E. work.
There will be four short papers on 1.-THE
c. E. Pledge" showing to what each is
pledged. Other topics will be danger
Signals" "A Calm View of G. E." etc.
The Pastors Hour, In which the pastors
Societies, will be full of interest.
Among those who have engaged to
address the Convention, His Excellency
Gov. W.P. Dillingham;, who on Wednes-
day evening will extend greeting; Rev.
F. E. Clark, D. D., founder of the @. e.
movement Rev. j. Wilbur Chapman ID.
D., Rev. Il. A. Starks, Rev "A. McGeorge,
Rey. g. r. Seymour, Rev. A. W. Wild,
Prof. II. II. Shaw, etc.
/. Each Society will be entitled to two
delegates. We urge others also to at
tend.
2. Let each county appoint someone
to report the work in the county.
3. Come early and remain through.
4. Delegates should take full notes
and report TO home Society.
5. Promptly fill all blanks and return
as requested. Neglect to do this will
greatly embarrass us, especially that
blank recently sent by the Secretary Mr..
E. E. Towner. Please see that your Cor
responding Secretary attends Ia this last
mentioned blank for the annual report,
as well as all others.
6. The hotels and railroads will give
reduced rates.
Z. Free entertainment will be fur
nshed all delegates who desire It.
8. Prefix all names with Mrs., Miss, etc.
9 Please place our financial sugges-
tions before each Society.
10. Stir up an interest in the Conven
tion.
IL. We especially desire the presence
of all pastors.
12. A brief discussion will follow
nearly every topic, and thus will be given
opportunity for questions, facts and for
all to take part, -,
13. The Reception Committee will
meet all at the depot. Put on badges In
order to be known.
IA Please have this letter read at
regular meeting of each Society.
10. A full programme will soon be is-
sued.
16. Headquarters will be at the Bard
we'll House, near depot. Rates at this
hotel for those attending Convention
will be 81 so per day, and not more than
this probably at the other hotels.
: Please work and pray that this gather
, ing may be blessed of God and greatly
build up the cause of G. E. In the State
Very faithfully yours,
D. r. LOWELL,
, President Vermont State Union
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BERRIES AND BOARDERs.

Next year, when the census taker Is
let loose upon New Hampshire, he will
inquire how many people live in each
house, how many are employed in each
factory, shop, store and office, what they
do, how much they earn, what they pro-
duce, how much raw material they use,
and a score of other things which will
enable the Washington tabulators TO tell
us later on a thousand facts which it is
interesting and important to know. But
after all the questions have been asked
and all the answers have been printed
there will be nothing to show us with
any degree Of accuracy how many sum-
mer visitors come to the State or how
much money they spend Z; how many
berries are picked, or how much they
are sold for how many trout, bass and
pickerel are caught, or how much they
are worth. All these items are omitted
because they must be. At best we can
only guess at them. But they are vastly
more important than most of those that
will be ascertained and stated exactly.
The summer business OF this State is
worth millions of dollars. 1t brings US
more money than any crop made by our
farmers, except, perhaps, three.
The berry harvest also adds immensely
to our resources, and the money it brings
is almost clear gain, for our berries grow
without planting or cultivation, and are
picked by women and children who
would, as a rule, earn little or nothing at
any other business while engaged in this.
Our fisheries are source of much in
come. How much can, as we have said,
only be guessed at but If the amount
could be known, it would, we think, as
tonish the great majority of people, for
the sportsman is notoriously free with
his money and is the best customer a
landlord, stable keeper or guide can have.
In brief, New Hampshire's pure air.
beautifully scenery, sparkling water and
waste lands do not appear as elements of
material prosperity in the census, but
they are, nevertheless, coined into good
money every year, and that, too, with
out reducing the supply.-Mirror and
Farmer.
What is good for New Hampshire is
good for Vermont,
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LET THERE BE LIGHT"

BY LUCY s. RUGGLEs,l
God formed the earth when all was void,
He raised the dome on high,
And channelled out the rocky bed,
Where gushing torrents lie,
obedlent to his mighty word, ....
Forests and wales appear,
And rugs ed mountains hear his voice,
And high their SUBMITS rear.
He makes the winds and waters roar,
The waves and billows roll,
And doth the caves Of ocean fill,
While darkness wraps the whole.
''Let there be light /" The orb of day
In majesty appears, r....
And In his regal splendor counts
The circling months aud years.
The moon comes forth at his command,
And spheres revolving run,
Controlled by him who marked their path,
Who spake, and II was done.
He breathes in thunder through the clouds,
While lghtnings I'LL the sky,
He doth the mighty ocean grasp,
And scatter stars on high.
"Let there be light ~ And light there was
Jehovah's lidl ess eye .
Flashed but CLEAN of glory forth,
And frightened all the sky.
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COUNTY EDUCATORS.

A meeting of representatives of the
various county boards Of education in
Vermont was held at the State House in
Montpelier. Wednesday, Sept. 20, Rev.
w. r. Davenport OF Waterbury was
chairman, with T. j. Ranslow of Swan
ton secretary. Resolutions were adopted
favoring uniformity in text books so far
as it does not interfere with special
needs. The county boards also favored
free text books 10 be furnished by towns
and the following committee was ap
pointed to consider the subject OF a
choice Of text books and make sugges-
tions to the County Boards Ezra Brain
erd Of Middlebury, E w. Howe Of
North Bennington, W. II. Taylor of
Hardwick, j. S. Celley of Jericho, j. An
drews Of Island Pond, H. d. Wheeler Of
Berkshire, II. w. Marvin of Alburgh,
George wilkins Of Stowe, j. w. Mallory
of Thetford, NJ. q. Stone OF Westfield,
A. E. Leavenworth Of Castleton, w. II.
Hazen Of Mortified. E. w. Stoddard of
Brattleboro, A. E. Messer of Rochester.
President Brainerd was made chairman
Of the committee. About 30 delegates
from county boards were present at the
meeting
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TRIED 1T ON HIMSELF.

Speaking of editors, the case of the
editor who wants to contribute an arti-
Gle to some other periodical than his
own-a magazine, for instance-is q
curious one. For the time being he puts
himself in the place of a contributor and
feels the pangs of timid author. The
Listener" once knew a newspaper ed
itor who was inspired to write an article
of light and entertaining character,
suitable for magazine. He wrote it in
his odd moments, and then set to specu-
lating as to whether it had any particu-
lar value.
1t seemed to him that it had, but the
reflection that he might be prejudiced in
It's favor troubled him. He had had pre-
cisely the same feeling when somebody
had brought him an article that he want
ed to judge favorably. How was he to
get his own impartial Judgment on his
own article He thought about it some
time, and finally decided that the only
way to get the necessary conditions was
to send himself the article through the
mail, to receive it with other contribu-
tions, aud to treat it all the way through
as if it were somebody else's.
The plan worked to a charm. The
editor wrote little note to himself to
accompany the article, inclosed stamps
for a reply or return of the manuscript
and mailed the whole at the postoffice
Toward the close of the day. when the
editor was near the end of lot of wear
isome communications and had got him.
self into the declining mood that comes
with fatigue, his article arrived. After
he had allowed it to lie around awhile
qe broke the seal and read it.
Then he took little slip, wrote on il
rehectiyely, inclosed il with the manu-
script in big envelope, stuck on the
stamp, sealed the envelope and put il
into the compartment marked post
Office" in the tin box that hung by the
side of his desk. Next morning he re.
ceived the parcel back, and read with
breathless interest this note, which ac-
companied the manuscript
Unavailable. Too discursive and
trivial in its tone. Should have been
elaborated with more care. Many pas
sages not needed in the presentation ol
the idea. Contains promise, however
author is advised to try again. boston
Transcript.
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CARD OF THANKS.

If the proprietor of Kemps Balsam
should publish card Of thanks, contain
ing expressions of gratitude which come
to him daily from those who have been
cured of severe throat and lung troubles
by the use of Kemp's Balsam, it would
fill fair-sized book. How much better
to invite all to call on any druggist and
get a free sample bottle that you may
test for yourself its power. Large bot
ties 80 cents and $1.00.
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ARMED TO THE TEETH

Is a very common expression, but we think that
armed to embellish and preserve them to a ripe
old age Is decidedly more appropriate, This can
tie Of that splendid dentifrce, Fragrant SoZO-
DON'T, which will beautfy the teeth and preserve
them from the rayages Of decay, SOZoDUNT
contains no acids or gritty substances which In
iure the enamel, but Is composed Of rare and an.
tiseptic herbs, which have a beneficial effect on
the whole economy of the mouth. Sold by drug.
Rists.
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This is what you ought to have, in
fact, you must have it, to fully enjoy life
Thousands are searching for II daily,
and mourning because they find II not
Thousands upon thousands ofdollars are
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon. And
yet it may be had by all. We guarantee
that Electric Bitters, if used according
10 directions and the use persisted in,
will bring you Good Digestion and oust
the Demon Dyspepsia and install instead
Eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bit
ters for Dyspepsia and all diseases Of
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at
SOC and 81 per bottle by j. I. Shurtlef,
Druggist.
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The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, COms and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required Il Is guaranteed 10 give perfect salts
faction. or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. FoI sale by J. I, SHuRTLEEF
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Impurities Of the blood often cause
great annoyance at this season. Hoods
Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, and cures
all such affections.
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H. e. DAY. M. ID,
mn r q, JENNEY. Dentist.

SuCCESSOR TO DIR. j. N. SCRANT0N.l
- Is prepared to perform all operations in Dent
stry in thorough and vorkmanlike manner. Per-
feet satisfaction guaranteed in all cases submitted
to his care, and at reasonable prices. Gas or
Ether administered or extracting teeth when re-
quired. Office opposite Congregational Church
Main ST., Bennington.
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HOoSICK FALLS DENTAL ASSO-
ii CITATION.
DIR. c. H. BOYNTON. MANAGER,
Onlnn Hlnssirl Strnnt

tooth, $3.50, Warranted same quality as made
heretofore for $40 to sl2. Teeth not proving sat
isfactory money returned. Sets made while you
wait, in four hours. Silver Filings, 30 cents
Gold ST.. Extracting with Gas 25 cents. Gas
made in office, always fresh. Seventeen years
experience. Written guarantee given with all
work. 10yl
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STARTLING EVIDENCE
OF the Cure Of Skin Diseases When
all Other Methods Fail.

Psoriasis 5 Years. Covering Face, Head.and
Entire Body With White Scabs. skin
Red, Itchy and Bleeding. Hair all Gone.
spent Hundreds of Dollars. Pronounced
Incurable. Cured by Cuticura Remedies.
My disease tpsoriasis) first broke out on my
left cheek, spreading across my nose, and amots
covering my face. II ran into my eyes, and the
physician was afraid would lose my eyesight al
together. II spread all owes my head. and my
hair all fell out, until was entirely bald headed
II then broke out on my arms and shoulders, until
my arms were just one sore. II covered my entire
body my face, head and shoulders being the
worH. The white scabs fell constantly from my
head. shoulders and arms the skin would thicken
and be red and very itchy, and would crack and
bleed II scratched. After spending many hundreds
of dollars was pronounced incurable. heard
of the CUTICURA REMEDIES, and after using two
bottles CUTICURA REsOLvENT, i could see change;
and after l had taken four bottles, l was almost
cured and when had used six bottles Of CUTI
CURA REsoLvENT and one box Of CUTfCURA, and
one cake of CUTIcURA SOAP, was cured Of the
dreadful disease from which l b ad suffered for
five years. l thought the disease would leave =
very deep scaE, but the CUTICURA REMEDIES cured
ii without any scars. l cannot express with pen
what suffered before using the CUrICURA REM
EDIEs. They saved my life, and feel 1t my duty
to recommend them. My hair is restored as good
as ever, and so is my eyesight know OF num-
Der Of different persons who have used the CUTI-
cURA REMEDIES, and all have received great BEN
eft from their use. MRS. ROSA KELLY,
Rockwell City, Calhoun Co., Iowa.
Cuticura Remedies
Cure every species ofagonizing, humiliating, itch.
ing. bleeding. burning, scaly, blotchy and pimp,y
diseases Of the skin, scalp and blood, with loss
Of hair, from pimples to scrofua, except possibly
ichthyosis.
Sold everywhere. Price, CUTIcURA, Soc,
SOAP, 25c. REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the
Potter DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston
RS-Send for How to Cure skin Diseases" "a
pages, 80 Illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
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WILLIAM E. MASON, LAWRENCE NJ. ENNIS.
ROBT. p. BATES.
T Aw OFFICES OF

Rooms 81, 3s, 80 & 40 Unity Building, 70 Dear
horn Street, Chicago Ill.
Investments a specially. Loans of any amount
placed upon Chicago real estate at per cent;
small loans at per cent per annum. A shareof
Jour business in both departments solicited. 10
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Cuticura Remedies

OIMPLES, blackheads, red rough, chapped and
lW oily skin prevented by CUTICURA Soar.
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Business Diretturp.
BATCHELDER & BATES.

A 1ToRNEYS AND CoUNSELLoRS AT LAW
IN and Solicitors in Chancery.
Office over First National Bank, Bennington: 36tf
J. X. BATCHELDER E. l.. BATES.
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IA MAN
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daily between CHICAGO, DIES MONIES, CoUN-
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between CHICAGO and DENVER, COLORADO
SPRINGS and PUEBLO, via Bt Joseph, or Kan
sas City and Topeka Splendid Dining Hotels
west Of st. Joseph and Kansas City. Excursions
Lake, Portland. Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The Direct Line to and from Pixies Peak. Mani
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For Tickets. Maps. Folders, or desired informa-
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FLYING CHIPS.
Telegraph Poles Chopped Down In New
York City-Electric Currents Turned on
to Hammer Tho Ava WiatIers

Telegraph Poles Chopped Down In New
York City-Electrio Currents Turned on
to Hamper the Axe-Wielders.
New YORK, April 17.-Chips have been
Tying. IN tie streets of the city. The poles
md wires are falling at last, After more
than two years pickering between the
lpthoritie and telegraph, telephone and
electric light companies, the removal OF
zoe overhead wires and poles in the sub
way districts has begun. The companies
ioaght for delay to the bitter end. The
Western Union Telegraph Company, act
Ing like drowning person catching at a
straw, didn't surrender until it had
appealed to the United States Coult'
to prevent Mayor Grant from issu-
ing the order taking down the
wires and poles. Judge Wallace's order
dissolving the injunction again't Tho
mayor left the companies no leg to stand
or and it only awaited the receipt of the
sa % asdsr for the removal OF the poles
sSS~. Ho;e. Gangs of work.
~ 'rIu the h he1tJ; Iii ,S r Com. Nm,
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PERILS ON THE OCEAN.
A Remarkable Electric Storm A,
Sea,
Intensified by IA Mcteoric Manifestation OF
Fearful Magnilicence.

NEW YORK, April l3-Of the many re-
markable experiences Of steamships and
sailing vessels during the recent hurricane
OIL the coast the most thrilling is told by
Captain Barber, of the British steamship
Iropic, which arrived yesterday morning
from Progresso At So'clock on April G n
sudden change in the weather took place.
clear skies gave way to clouds and rain
anu the WIND increased to gale Two
hours later it took the form of an electric
storm. Peals Of thunder shook the steam.
snip, and the lightning was dazzling and
incessant For nearly ten hours the elec.
uric storm lasted, aud at nightfall the sea
rose To such mountainous heights that oil
was resortei to US tho only means of
riuing out what had now become n
hurricane of unprecedented fury, At 4
O'Clock on Sunday morning the most start.
ing incident of the voyage occurred. Fol-
lowing flash of lightning, more brilliant
than any which had preceded it, and a
thunder-cap that deafened the Tropics
crew came an illumination such as, Cap
tam Barber says, no man on his vessel
ever saw before. The sea became fire red
and then darkened to the hue Of blood. A
terrible Kissing sound was heard, which
came apparently from overhead 1t grew
IN volume, and the illumination swiftly
increased until the light became so brill
liant that none of the crew could dis
tinguish any thing but sparks and
fire. A huge red ball of fire appeared
overhead, apparently as large as big bal
loon. 1t came in a santiug direction to-
ward the steamer and fell into the tumult-
uous ocean only few yards from the
vessel, filling the air with flakes of fire
What this phenomenal appearance was
| captain Barber can not tell, unless it was
a meteor For several minutes after the
ball hal sunk into the sea faces and eyes
of the sailors smartel with pain ami the
side of the steamer nearest the Gre-ball
was warm During the disturbance the
barometer vihrated one tenth each
way. indicating that it was met
allie substance Two hours after the
meteor fell the Tropics engines gave out
under the strain of bulletng with the
waves, and the steamer rolled over into
the trough of the sea, where she lay help.
less for nearly forty-eight hours, with
seas breaking over her fore and aft Dur
ing this time the sea carried away the
weather chains on three different occa-
sions, smashed the upper bridge, canvas,
s,anchions and lfe-boat covers, The foot
of the bridge forward was blown out of its
bolts and stanchions coan over the sides
and lost On Wednesday the storm sud
denly ceased, and with the aid of all hand:
the engines and sails were patched NJ
sufficiently to complete her voyage to thi.
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