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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-04-25
QUEER RAILROAD WRECK.
a Freight Train sinks Into FaIIon-in
Coal Mine.

n remarkable freight wreck occurred on
the Cairo Short Line two miles from Belle
vile, III, tho other morning. A freight train
was running toward Belleville The track
was clear ahead, when suddenly, without
my warming, the road bed began 10 sink and
the engineer and fireman felt themselves
surrounding country They jumped for
their lives, aud both escaped with a
few bruises. The engine aud train went
down a distance Of ten feet and n terrific
wreck followed. Tue cers, engine and freight
were smashed and destroyed in the earth As
soon a. the frightened trainmen could recover
their wits they learned that the train was
over Marshs coal mine and that the mine
had cayed g. Along tho track for distance
of 100 feet The road had sunk from eight TO
ten feet Two brokemen. who went down
with the wreck. were seriously hurt
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-04-25

In less than year from the time NV
uncle told me OF his duel with Suzanne's
father the battle Of Worth was fought
Our forces were in retreat, and we were
approaching NiedrbroDn. was gallon
ing beside my battery, doing my utmost
to save my guns.
Make way there make way '' cried
my guides 20 a troop Of hussars who were
crossing our path
j recognized the regiment by the color
of their uniform. i put spurs 10 nv
horse and FASTENED forward In the
centre Of the group recognized my poor
uncle Edouard; he was pale. bleeding
dying, supported IN his saddle bv a few
Of his hussars
On entering Niederbronn 7 ordered a
halt before the house Of O physician.
who was a distant relative Of our family.
] had my uncle taken into the house
where many Of the wounded soldiers had
already been received.
The doctor shook his head as he ev.
amined him. The Colonel had received
terrible wound from lance that had
pierced his breast wept holding INV
uncles hand, which was already growing
cold. felt his pulse 8utter. raised
his head. lie gave me glance which I
understood. put my ear 10 his Hps.
''lf you escape nc murmured. s.tou
suzanne that die loving her; but tell
her nothing more. Remember vom
promise
Then his chest heaved twioe-and AN
was over mounted my horse aud gal.
loped away.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-04-25
A DEADLY MELEE.
-Four Men Killed IN n Fight Between
Ennrda AMI Hnnrncra

a dispatch from Fort Smith, Ark. saws.
me rush for Oklahoma isdiminishing rapidly.
Great destitution Is sure 20 follow. and it
s not unlikely that Governmental relief
wlh oo invoked 20 provide for sufferers.
Word has been received Of a conflict bofvvco,
parties OF boomers cattle men and C,hickasavv
ponce ~ the ford at Chishoirn's cattle trail
iorty miles west Of Oklahoma Citv. ma
cattie men were taking several hundred ant
ulais rom frank Colbertsranch. IN the Chick
a-tW Naton 70 kanses, but The mounted
polce guarding the southern border Of Okla
-ona refused % permit them 70 uSa the Chie-
.oim tfaii leading through the new TERRITORY
"A hgnt ensued i'm which the cattle men were
reinforced by party Of hoomersfron Cooke
eno RAINING Counties Texas One Of fha
guards two cattle men and one booror
named Feiss, were killed ip the melee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-04-25

Suzanne has never married. She is a
teacher in the convent in which she was
educated. She knows that my uncle
loved her; but she knows not how her
father died. She is happy in her memo
ries. - The Epoch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-04-25
THE FATTBsT WOMAN DEAD.
Death or Hannah gattcrsby. tho
Ircak Weiahlne 500 Pnnnna.

Freak Weighing 500 Pounds.
Mrs Hannah Battersby, said 10 Dc tho
largest woman in tho world, died few doys
ogo a. her home in Fronkford q suburb OF
Philadelphia. She had been auing for sew
eral weeks Mrs. Batlcrsby was born In
Vermont in 1870 and was Of normal size un-
tii hor twelfth year
thon sno began - develop and at seven-
teen years Of ago sho Weighed 800 Douudg
Sho married John Battcrsby. who frnveiod
with her, exhibiting himself "as the Qroafoet
living skeleton hfrs Battcrsby. 10 tio
time of her marriage, weighed 683 pounds.
and oi lato years her managers have claimoli
that she weighed 500 pounds
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-04-25
BITTEN BY A MONKEY.
hPrincess Going 20 Paris 90 be Treated
BY Pastcur.

The Ra1is GoVlofs says That the Princes o.
sagau, noted leader Of fashion, was bitter
short time ago by a pet monkey, which ha
gnce died from hydrophobio. Tho Princes
ne paper says IS about 20 visit Paris for ~,
2mpose of putting herself under the care oi
~, faafer. tho noted hYdrqphobls axuort
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-02-16

In our next issue, February 2Sd, we will begin
story written expressly for THE TRAVELLER by
Opie p Read. Mr. Reads recent novelt, "Len
Gansett" and Cup Terrapin River" have met with
great success, while his sketches and stories pub
lished in TIE TRAVELLER are familiar to all Ameri-
can readers "a Kentucky Colonel" is a story of
deeper plot and more thrilling interest than any
one of Mr.. Reads previous novels. It's aim is TO
deal with class of Americans that have escaped
the hurried Investigations OF our accepted novel;
ists-a class of people that are SO thoroughly
American that the New Highlander, slyly copying
s European model, has failed to catch. In this
story the idea is to present people whom we all
know-not of whom we have read. "a Kentucky
Colonel" is alive with the actions of this class. 1t
is thrilling without being record of lawlessness
it is sensational without being dark in design. In
fact it is true to real life life that is American
Read the opening chapters in next weeks issue
and let your subscriptions begin at once. THE
ARKANsAw TRAVELLER is the only sixteen page
illustrated weekly published in America at the low
price of 81 90 year. With our great Three Book
Premiums, offered in another column, THE TRAY
is certainly the cheapest illustrated weekly
paper in the world. Subscribe now
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-02-16
FRISBY'S EXPLANATION.

The pastor of the Spout Spring (Allen county,
kentucky church paused during a sermon on the
ills of politics, and fixing his cutting gaze on the
congregation, said:
Brethren, your i'll behavior makes me bleed
with humiliation. 1t is supposed that we come
here for the purpose of contemplating the stirring
beauties of the gospel, but to chance visitor it
would seem that we had just held election and
that plot to steal the ballot-box was being exc
cuted. During the last ten minutes not fewer than
eight of you have brusquely left the house. l can
not put up with SO shameless discourtesy 1t is
positively insulting to me. Brother Frisby, are
you not deacon in this congregation"
eyes, sir"
"Did you not get up a few moments ago and
noisily leave the house?"
"I went out just now. l don't remember that !
went out noisily."
"But you did, Brother Frisby. You were so
eager to get out that you trod upon dog and had
him bowling just at time when desired to be
impressive. That was Disgrace, positive ahame
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-02-16
A TIME is COMING.

one morning upon JnaI MS COLh-
mission had been revoked lie therefore FASTENED
to the governor and made inquiry relative to the
cause of his abrupt dismissal from the bench of
justice. The governor, after listening to the old
fellows self-righteous harangue, thus responded:
"Bash, law is intended as a protection, not as an
imposition"
Oats whut lowed, sab lowed dat sab, when
one o. de ole Perdue boys hit wild or iron
wedge. oh, vas, knows all erbOut dat"
81 am glad that you understand the aim OF the
law" the governor answered.
"Thankee, sah but ez | understan' ii well,
why wuz knocked often dat law bench-er bench
dat belongs me, too, fur gin Jasper Jiner fifty
cents an or domnecker pullet fur maxim it2"
"You were deposed," said the governor, "because
numerous complaints of your unwarranted conduct
have reached me-"
"Whuts been er doin', gubner2 You's talkin'
mighty reckelsome now fur man dat STAINS at dc
front eend o. de erfars. Bless goodness, Is slus
tried ter 'habe myself"
"You may have made vigorous efforts in that
direction, Balsh, but you have failed to accomplish
a virtuous purpose"
Nominate some o. de bad pints ergin me, sab"
"Well, you had old Peter Blue arrested and
thrown into jail"
"Yas, sab, | done dat an had or right ter"
"WhAt had he done?"
"W'y, sab, he's de sexun o. my church-Ps er
preacher erlong wild my law business-an' | tole
him pintedly dat wanted de church sweep out one
Sad'ay ebenin', but whut did he do2 He elected
de 'portan' work. He didn' go nigh de church, an
when de congregation went ter de place o. worship
da foun de fo' kivered wild straw an trash dat de
haugs had toted in dar, sah."
eyes, but the law had no hold on him."
"Didn' it? Now look yere, gubner, you doan
know de law like | does. Didn' hab no holt
him! Wall, | reckon it did. l reckon it tuck him
by de slack skin o. de naik an hauled him inter
de Jail. Oh sab, when you is ez ole er man ez is
when you has han'led de law ez long ez has
you'll know whut is meant by de law habn' er
holt"
al mean" the governor responded, "that you had
no legal right to imprison him. 1t was private
affair"
"Yas, sab, an it's private erfair when erCman
steps out by hssef an lifts hen often de roost,
but da puts him in de Jail all de It's er pri-
vate erfair when two gifts inter an one
o. EN- shoots de daylight Outen de udder one, but
da hauls him up all de same. Doan come talkin'
ter erbout private erfairs, gubner Gaze rs been
yere too long"
"You don't understand. The law does not take
cognizance of trivial church matters"
at do in my church, gubner,-it shO do. Eff er
man doan 'habe hisse'f in my church | snatches him
| frum de bench"
"But your acts are unlawful"
"Oh, KANT hep dat"
'Well, / can You shall not serve any longer
a justice of the peace"
"Den you gwine ter STAN by an see de church
trod on, is your"
81 am not going to see the law trod on
"Ah, hah, an puts you down an inferdel an
er inimy ter de faif. rs sperienced fur er laung
time dat de DimerUrats an white folks is ergin de
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-02-16

house of worship. In my younger days have
seen dog fights that would properly illustrate
scene of this sort. In fact have coon fights
where the owner of certain dog exhibited enthu-
siasm in favor of his pet animal, and would have
proclaimed ii to be nothing more than proper, but
this noise in the sanctifed house of prayer almost
stupefes me. Brother Frisby, why did you go
out?"
"Parson, don't like to say"
"Out with it, Brother Frisby Truth is the
hand maiden of godliness. Truth holds high the
lamp and let's fall ray of light upon crouching
error. Why did you go out, Brother Frisby?"
"Wall, parson, if you crowd me to the wall, wy,
reckon I'll halter squeal. You know, parson,
that this is prohibition community"
"Of course know that, Brother Frisby. Why
do you mention so serious fact?"
"Wall, done it to sorter lead up to what want
to say. You know that drink of Ticker in this
here community is drink of Ticker"
Brother Frisby, you have descended to annoy
ing trifes. All OF us who are serious know that
drink of liquor is drink of liquor, no matter
where it is"
"Yas, parson-yas, but | didn't know that you
would acknowledge much. But, parson, before
you condemn us fellows will you let me ask you a
few questions?"
"Most assuredly, Brother Frisby most assur-
eddy, for | never like to condemn a man without a
hearing"
"Thankee, sub. "Now, suppose you was out
somewhat an was cooped up an wanted Ticker, an
all of student you larnt that jug was handy.
Whut would you do?"
"Brother Frisby," said the minister, "are you
trying to 1irt with me- you sticking close to
fact?"
ITO a fact, parson."
DWELL, then, if you not trying to trine with
my affections go ahead"
"Thankee, parson, thankee, sub. Now land the
deacon bit off a chew of tobacco), if you was con-
fined in a room an Teller was to tell you that he
had jug hid out, you would lift up your head
with sort of approvin' snort, eh?"
"Most assuredly, Brother Frisby."
"Thankee, parson. Wall, jest now, Nose Sewer
thar he sets-'lowed that he had jug out yam
der in the woods, an | followed him an took
snort Of"
"What, Brother Frsby?"
"Old corn, subj"
"Are you sure, Brother Frisby, that 1t was
corn?"
"Yas, parson."
"Where is Mose?"
"There he stands"
"Mose" said the pastor.
eyes, sub" Nose answered.
care you sure it is corn2"
"Wall subj" Nose answered, "it is either corn
or rye"
"Mose" said the pastor, "are you it is either
corn or rye?"
"Yas, subj" Nose answered.
"Well, then," said the pastor, putting the hymn
book away, 1--WE will go out and see. The pastor
of this church wants the truth. If 1t be not corn
or rye, Moses, there shall be black mark against
you. Hold on. Brother Frisby, not SO fast. In
your mind the thing must be settled by this time.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-02-16

She-"What have you there, George?"
He-"Oh, it's the new adjustable engagement
ring Ats any finger. have found 1t neat thing,
assure you. VIII you try 1t on?"-Exchaage.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-02-16

A Louisville newspaper man says that "a Ken
lucky Colonel" is the only novel of Kentucky that
has ever been written.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-02-16

The politicians that have declared war against
the south should know that an enemy common to
the entire country is likely to arise. There are
times when politics should be set aside-when
patriotism should mean more than party spirit.
When the American flag has been insulted, when
the entire nation has been treated with contempt
it is time to throw away the spirit of local cleo
tions-a time to unite under a flag that has never
known defeat.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-02-16

THE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER may be procured who
all News Companies and of retail sdealers every
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
Arlington.

At the last meeting of the READING
Circle on Monday night lat at Mr.. +
N. CaDfit Ids there was very sprlteC
debate on the possible site Of the mex
Worlds Fair, Chicago was the place Sc
lected in preference to New York, &c
that matter il settled. The next meeting
will be held on Monday next, at Hon. J
X. Batchelder's where the following
question will be debated. Resolved
That the annexation of Canada will b.
beneficial TO the United States.
On Thanksgiving day appropriate ser
vices with sermon, we're held at St
James Church, and a good congregation
present. The decorations of Nature,
productions were plentiful and tasteful
" arranged.
The Reading Circle met at Mr.. o. E
Adams's on Monday, Nov. 25th, where
instead of debate, musical entertain.
ment was given, and some fine musica
selections were rendered by the young
ladies.
The Thanksgiving package sociable'
at the Town Hall, was a success socially
as well as financially. Although the
weather was unpleasant large number
were present, and 500 80 was real zed.
The Ladies Aid Society of ST. james,
Church met at Mrs, @. B. Vaults, on
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Whitney's house is closed for {
few weeks during her absence in New
York.
The Arlington House is closed for the
winter. The Bartlett House will remain
open.
Arthur q Stewart was home from
Burlington for Thanksgiving,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
New FitchburE Manager.

Henry s. Marcy, who has been ap
pointed General Manager of the Fitch
burg railroad, was born in Hartland, OF
Jan. 90, 1887, and was graduated from
the Chandler Scientific Department OF
Dartmouth G, lIege in 1866. For thret
years after graduation he was employed
as clerk in a dry goods jobbing house
in Boston. Then he removed TO Charles
town, N. H having been appointed
err of transportation of the Sullivan
railroad. In 1851 he went to Rutland
as clerk to the superintendent Of the
Rutland and Burlington railroad, and
later was made master of transportation
and acting superintendent, remaining
as such until 1865. Then he was ap.
pointed by the Rensselaer, and Saratoga
railroad General Freight Agent, which
position he held for hat corporation
and its lessor, the Delaware and Hud-
son Cansl Company, up to 1885, when
he was made traffic manager. Mr..
Marcy has been president of the il'age
of Green Island. is a director in several
branch railroads operate d by the Della
ware and Hudson, and is a director or
trustee in several corporations in which
he ia intprested,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
SPECIAL.
GOODS

Some time ago closed out special lot Of FINE TURKISH
GOODS at about Oned their regular cost these having just
rived have placed sale the lowest prices quoted such
goods The assortment includes large line Of Hand Embroidered
Scar and small squares As Of the lots small and the p
such to nsurea speedy disposal of them would be well
make selections early These fine Turkish Goods very desr
BILE for
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, The Clerks o
the Commit ICES on Appropriations &
the Senate and House have prepare d
comparative statement of estimates, ap-
preparations and expenditures for The
I maintenance of the Government for the
fiscal year 1890 and 81, from which
appears that the net increase Of the es'
Inmates for 1891 over those for the cur
rent year Is $50 S67, 1853, and the net in
crease of the estimates for the next year
over the appropriations for this year IL
$3S, 092, liz. The tItsl estimates OF reg
ular and permanent annual approprit-
tons for the next fiscal year are S4O6,-
S43, 1915, while the total revenues are es-
timated at $3.50 Ala, 1887, showing an ex-
cess OF estimated revenues over estlmat
ed appropriations next year of $43, OIL, =
022. The net surplus for the present
year is placed at $53, 532 Oil, or $9,961 =
4S9 more than the estimated surplus for
the next fiscal year, This prospective
decrease IN the surplus is stated, too.
without reference TO the possibility I
the enactment of a River and Harbor
bill, for the estimates submitted by the
S cretary of the Treasury there is not
able omission Of the ordinary provision
for river and harbOr Improvements.
For the preservation of existing words
the sum of $237, 900 is asked, wi lie tho
report II the Chief of Eng 'neers say 8
that $3S, 532, $50 can be prOfitably ex-
pended next year in these Improvements.
The statement above quoted differs ma
terially from that prepared by the Treas
ury DepaI tment, and exhibited in the
book of estimates just issued, for the
reason that the postal receipts and rev.
enues are differently treated by the
Treasury and the appropriation commit
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
HUNTS REMEDY,

WILL CURE the Kidneys RRGU.
LATE the Heart, and MAKE LIFE
Worth Living. "YOu Can't AZ
ford 10 be without It.o
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
SILK ART DEPARTMENT!

Special attention called the beautiful line of Novelties shown
this department great variety Of articles suitable for Holiday
Gifts are displayed and almost every day are added An
endless variety very choice Picture Scar Head Rests figured
silks and hand painted satns. Ia and fold silk Photo
Holders Toilet Sets MOchO Cases plain and hand painted
with gold and silver lace and many other novelties all 90 to make
very attractive department We would advise not to wait
until the rush this month make your selections but do SO now
before the best novelties are gone
leader full length and width Silk Scarf with Boiling cloth
ends hand painted and silk fringe all COO at 81 cents EACH &C
ually worth SL29
Hand Embroidered Silk scar at S9 eaC have sold for S39
Many other styles Surah with nsel embroidery painting
on chamOis ends at from Sl39 to $3.50 each.
New designs arriving daily in Silk Head Rests We show
new line patterns at SO CENTS actually worth $780, and other styles
at from ST. to $3.50.
Silk Photo Holders at rs cents 48 cents IA cents SO cents and
SLAB, according to the number of folds
Handkerchief and Glove Cases plain and fancy sans from SIS
cents to S399 in all cOIOrs
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
Vermont Militia omcers' school.

Gen. w. L. Greenleaf of Burlingtt n
and Col. Julius j, E5tey Of Brattleboro
held a short conference in this city last
week with reference to the ann" al school
of instruction for the officers of the Yer
mont National Guard. The officers
school has usually been held the latter
part of February or early in March aud
it will probably be held about the same
time the coming winter. The place
where the school will be held has not
been definitely decided upon, but it will
probably rest between Burlington and
S.. JJhnsbury with the chances in favor
of this city. Details from the different
companies are being made up and tie
programme will include papers and ad
dresses by prominent off jers.-Free
p,peQ
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
First National Bank Of North Bennington Vt,
will be held at their Banking House ON Tuesday.
the !th day Of January, 1890. at 10 o'cl ok a. M,
for the purpose OF electing Board Of Directors
for the ensuing year. s. b. HALL, Cashier.
North Bennington, Dec. 6th, 1889. l6t3
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Rupert.

The Aunt D.nah's Husking Bee en-
tertainment given by the Ladies Mite
Society OF the Congregational church
proved very successful affair. The so
ciety is making preparations for the an
nual fair and supper.
Misses Nelia and Anna Moore and
Charlie Hogle started tuesday morning
for the T. G. A. at Poultney. The new
school laws seem to have melted a de-
sire for more knowledge among the
young people.
E. B. Sherman of Milwaukee, Wis.
spent Thanksgiving week in town.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
Woodford.

Nina, wife OF Herman ]. Bugbee and
daughter OF Charles +. Wood. died N, n.
day morning, after a painful illness She
was lovely lady with gentle nature
and kindness OF heart Her sweet voice
and kind words will long be rem en-
bered, She was "a years old.
Mrs. Herman Bugbee's funeral wal
attend on Wednesday, Rev. Q. r. Sey
mcur cfficisting'
Mr.. Cutler presched in the Unior
Church SundIy morning and evening.
Thermometer 8 degrees below zero
Wednesday morning.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
Vermont widows of Revolution Sold.

The last remaining soldier of the Rev.
olution was d ,niel F. Brakeman, who
died at Cstaraugus. N. Y, April 8, 1859
at the age of 100 years, but there are Ill
living 81 widows If Revolution soldiers,
three of whom are residents in Vermont
and all in Windsor county, as follows
Esther A. s. d mon. age rs, widow Of
Noah Damon, Plymouth Union, Wind
sor county.
Lucy Morse, age SO, widow Of Abel
Morse, East Barnard, Windsor county.
Patty Richardson. age 8S, widow OF
Godfrey Richardson, East Bethel, Wind.
sor county.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-05
THE WALL00MSAC.
BENNINGTON CENTER. VERMONT.

Will remain open during the winter season. Ey
cry effort will be made 10 secure the comfort Of
guests and make the house every way attractive.
l6u MRS. o. WA LION L0NGLEY.
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ToLET.

One large room 30x60 feet, second story Of
my office building well lighted, suitable for light
manufacturing or other purposes, with or with
out power. Alao one room 1880 fer on fist
floor ~ sauie building with or without power
may b. ~ ! connection with large room above
chine Works. OLIN SCOTT,