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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12
yERMoNT's UNTITLED LANDS.

The discussion of the proposed coloni-
cation scheme has brought out some
considerations not at first thought Of.
If it be true that there are thousands
of acres of land in Vermont that can be
purchased for SO or $5 per acre, is it pos
sible that it is such land as may profita-
bly, be titled by any one ?
If land that intelligent labor can till
profitably may be purchased at such fig
ures, why has it not been discovered be-
fore this, and why have not some of the
shrewd and wealthy men of the State
purchased it and worked it to advan-
tage?
Ii this is practical and possible for
Swedish or other immigrants, is it not
equally 80 for Vermont's own people, land
if so, why not give to them the same in
ducements that it is proposed to offer to
outsiders ?
These are questions that have been
raised and their discussion may prove
profitable result of the present agita-
ton of this subject.
Comment. LIST, If the land is not
good land, and capable of being titled
successfully, then board after board OF
III dlO
I'd, The "shrewd and wealthy men" OF
tine State have been sending all their
available money out West for years.
Tell us tChy, and we can better answer
the question. Whenever capital has TAX
en- hold of Vermont to develop her re-
sources, as in the granite quarries of
Barre, or the iron mine mines of Wal
lingford, the slate quarries of Castleton,
Poultney and other towns, returns have
shown great profits to the investors and
corresponding increase of desired popu-
lation.
Sd, Where are the "Vermont's own
people" to come from Already all such
inquiries from all over the country have
been referred to gentlemen making these
returns of deserted farms. The folly OF
attempting to gather colony in the
United States to re.people one Of It's own
States isapparent before spoken of-why
should there be any question of a policy
which seeks to stop few immigrants at
the East, when a continual stream are
going past us to the West
4th, Until within very short period
the press of the State have doomed the
West to the detriment of ourselves. Now
that the press, without exception, have
changed their policy and taken up the
matter Of booming Vermont, will the
people cooperate ? II so the question
will settle itself.
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What to do with Your Dollars

Most people and their dollars are soon
parted. The farmer must have shelter,
food and raiment and their dollars will
in the ordinary market produce just 80
much of these necessaries.
1t is natural for people to strive to get
as much as they can for their money.
This desire is answered by the bargain
propositions so often made by merchants.
As rule these propositions may be
given reasonable credence provided due
weight be accorded to the fact that a
stranger is not as liable to give you more
for a dollar than a neighbor or an &C
quaintance would.
1t is always safest for people whose
necessities approach theirlincome, especi-
ally, and in fact for all, TO have dealings
only with known and established mer-
chants. These to ensure future patron
age and to preserve their regulations
are under bonds to deal fairly.
1t is absurd to expect that strangers
will come into place and sell bankrupt
and other stocks Of staple articles at
prices below wholesale rates. These
peripatetic dealers are not philanthropy
lists or eccentrics. They would not trav-
ell about and sell at much less expense
than located dealers and sell under the
market prices if they were invariably
honest, because il their stocks were
what they pretend they are they could
speedily sell them all to jobbers and
dealers. Often these dealers who go
about from place to place make fraudu-
lent representations and sell their goods
on false or deceptive statements.
Take care of your dollars. Remember
that they are worth 100 cents each and
that strangers are not coming here to
tarry little while and give any more
for your dollars, Buy OF people whom
you know.-Troy Press
We commend these remarks to our
people for remembrance the next time
an itinerant veuder puts in an appear
ance in our town.
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II Was TerrY,s Life or Fields.

At the trial of Deputy Marshal Maggie
for the killing of ex Judge Terry. in San
Francisco, Justice Field testified as fol-
lows deputy Maggie and myself enter
ed the dining room at Lathrop for break
fast, and soon after taking our seats
Judge Terry and his wife entered.
Judge Terry seated himself but arose
Immediately and came toward me. Sud
denly l felt a powerful blow on my
cheek. turned around and saw Terry's
giant form towering over me with his
clenched fist appraised. l then heard
Nagle say Stop, am an officerP /
then heard two pistol shots in quick sue
cession, and saw Terry fall to the floor,
II was dazed for a moment, but soon
realized that Terry had received death
wound, and arose and left the ROOM"
Justice Field further testified that he
believed that if Maggie had not shot
Terry he (Field) would have been dead
within the next five seconds. Justice
Field was not cross examined.
Deputy. Marshal David Maggie was ex-
amined and related the details of the
tragedy. He said that when Judge
Terry approached Justice Field he had
no idea he was going to make an attack,
but before he could interfere Terry
slapped the Justice on the face with his
right hand and repeated the blow with
his left hand, striking the Justice sec
ond time on the back of the head.
Maggie continued II was on my feet in
an instant, and throwing out my right
hand to keep Terry off, shouted, Stop.
that; / am a United States officer.
Terry then directed his attention to me
He had his right arm in position as il
about to deliver another tlow, and as he
turned his glance upon me he looked
like an Infatuated beast. His clenched
fist Immediately sought his bosom, Be.
lieving my life was in danger immedi'
ately drew my pistol with my left hand
and, catching it with my right, fired
two shots in quick succession, and Terry
fell to the floor. l believe Terry would
have cut me to pieces, and perhaps Jus
tice Field, il had not acted promptly
He looked like a maddened giant.
knew he had always carried a knife, anC
believed he had one with him then.
knew him to be a giant in strength, anC
proposed to take no chances with him
For that reason held my pistol in boil
hands, so that he could not take 1t awaI
from me. After the shooting was oye
and had got Justice Field on the trail
again told the conductor to look on
for Mrs. Terry, for did not like to in
jure woman, but would surely protec
Justice Field"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12

The enemies of Corporal Tanner have,
finally, triumphed. A despatch from
the capital, yesterday, says: president
Harrison has received the resignation of
James W. Tanner as Commissioner OF
Pensions. IN his letter conveying the
resignation, it is said the Commissioner
writes that he recognizes the difference
existing between himself and the Sec
rotary of the Interior respecting the ad'
ministration of the Pension Bureau, and
that these differences being radical, in
the interest of thoroughly satisfactory
administration of the office, he should
resign" The promised statement con
corning the increase of pension pay
ments has appeared. 1t justifies the late
Commissioner in these words "More
than half of these disbursements were
in the payment of cases allowed during
the preceding fiscal year, and not paid
then because of deficiency IN the sp
preparation, making it necessary to pay
these claims out of the appropriation for
the fiscal year 1890. This accounts in
every particular for the apparent in
crease in the payment of pensions dur
ing July and August, 1885," 1t is about
time to place the responsibility on the
Cleveland administration and Demo.
cratic Congress, where it belongs, and
stop sacrificing Republicans to apPease
a senseless clamor.
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"Sunset" Cox.

The Hon. s. s, Cox died in New York
city Tuesday evening after six days
illness, The disease was peritonttiS.
This removes one Of the best known
men Of the country.
Samuel Sullivan Cox was born in Lou
isville, o., September so, 1924. His
father was Ezekiel Taylor Cox, who was
at one time a member Of the Ohio SEN
ate. Samuel s. Cox was educated at
the Ohio university at Athens and the
Brown university. 10 1858 he became
editor Of the Columbus Statesman.
While he was editor of this paper he
wrote and published a gorgeous de-
scription Of sunset that secured for him
the sobriquet of "Sunset." In 1855 he
became Secretary of the United States
Legation IN Peru, In 1866 he was e'ect-
ed to Cong ress from Ohio and he sci we'd
there until March, 1855. Removing to
New York be was sent back to Congress
in 1865, and has since, with the excep-
ton Of brief service as Minister to Tur'
key, continuously been a member
OF the House of Representatives. His
wit was often so brilliant that it absorb
ed the solid qualities Of the man.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12
THE SOLDIERS HOME,

The annual meeting of the Board OF
Trustees of the Vermont Soldiers Home
was held here Tuesday and the follow
ing-naned officers were elected: Presi.
dent, Gen. VIM. Wells: secretary, COL
C. G.. Kinsman; treasurer, Gen. P. P
Pitkin; finance committee, Gen. VIM.
Wells, Maj. A. B. Valentine. Coils. j. j.
Estey, A. s. Tracy, and G. G. Kinsman
auditing committee. Judge Hugh
Henry, j. Fl. Kenfield and Warren
Gibbs, Fourteen trustees were present
as follows: VIM. Wells, ?. P. Pitkin
2 NJ. Mansur Josiah Grout,J G. Stearns
Warren Gibbs, ]. j, Estey, II. K. Ide,
AIS. Tracey, j. NJ. Kentield. A. B. Val
entine, Hugh Henry, G, G. Kinsman
and A, B. Franklin.
A committee of three, consisting Of
Judge Henry, Gen. Pitkin and Major
Stearna, was appointed to take into con
sideration the building of hospital fol
the home. Various courtesies were ex
tending to the trustees, such dininl
at The Soldiers Home and attending &
concert at the Second Congregations
church in the evening, all of which wal
greatly enjoyed.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12

The funeral of the late Mrs. Abb Bot
tum took place on Monday. Deceased
was the widow OF the late Lemuel Bot
tum who, years ago, was a prominent
citizen OF SALISBURY. Mrs. Boltum re.
moved from town to Bennington village
about year ago-residing with her son
Dea, Simon Bottum. Brief services
were held at Deacon Bottum's, and the
remains of the deceased conveyed to the
Centre Baptist Church. The appropriate
and touching services there were attend
ed by many friends, Rev. Mr.. Wilkins
officiated on the occasion. Mrs. Bottum
had reached her eighty sixth year. Fol
sixty years she had been a consistent,
faithful member OF the Baptist Church,
and was highly esteemed throughout
the community in which her long and
useful life was mainly spent.
Miss Mercy E. Niles, will teach In the
LANE" district. School begins next
Monday. Miss Jennie Cross Is teacher
In the miles" district, and Miss Katie
Graham will take charge Of the school in
the ''Sandbauk" neighborhood.
Miss May Barton expects to start for
Allentown, Pa, on Friday, She will &C
company her sister Mrs. Harlow Bot
tum, who has been spending the sum.
mer with relatives al the Centre.
Sidney Huntington has gone to Troy,
N. Y, TO enter a Commercial College.
SO many OF young people are leaving,
that social circles will be greatly re-
duced 10 numbers.
Ralph Bottum left town on Tuesday
for Saxton's River, where be will entei
Vermont Academy as pupil.
Miss Lille Hawkins lie teaching schoo
in District No. Is, having commenced
on Monday.
Miss Ella Galusha leaves home thiI
week on visit to friends In Adams,
| Mas.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12
TBECREAMERY ASSOCIATION

In another column to-day we print the
article, of incorporation Of the Benning-
ton Creamery Association, which con-
tain the list OF persons interested as
stockholders. The association is an as
sured success from the start. As stated
two weeks since the meeting to organize
was held Monday morning at the court
house. Solomon Howard of SALISBURY
was elected chairman, and l, E. Gibson,
secretary. The objects OF the associa-
ton have been so generally talked up
that we will not repeat than here. The
following board Of directors was chosen:
Hon. Henry G. Root, David Carpenter,
John Robinson. r. o. Gore, Chas. E.
Dewey, Solmon Howard and II. Merle
Bottum. Subsequently these gentlemen
elected Mr.. Root president, and adjourn
ed until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The election will then be completed and
the matter of a site talked up. As we
understand it there are several places
in view, not all Of which, however, pos
sess all the privileges to recommend
them. Cool water is one of these. The
''cIty" water is 800 and two or three
springs in town are 100 colder. 1t is
likely that the coolest spring water will
be selected, and among the promising
places" is one on G. E. Dewey's land ;
another in Dewey Dunham's locality,
while third is to the east of this village.
There must be several other cold springs
about town. The directors will move
cautiously in this important mater, be
cause so much depends on the water and
its temperature in the making Of butter
that this question takes precedence. OF
location. This whole movement for a
creamery association and factory run on
the latest principles commends itself tc
Everybody, and we think 1t only ques
ton Of time when every farmer in town
will purchase the necessary outfit and &c
into the movement.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12

Under the existing tariff, woods are
divided into three classes, viz, clothing
woods, combing woods, and carpet and
other similar woods. In the first class,
the duty on woods valued at the place oil
export at thirty cents or less per pound
is ten cents per pound; If valued at more
than thirty cents per pound, the duty ls
twelve cents per pound. The same rates
are charged upon woods OF the second
class. The duty on woods of the third
class, if valued at the place of export at
twelve cents or less per pound, is fixed
at two-and one-half cents per pound ;
il valued at more than twelve cents, the
duty is five cents per pound. Woods OF
the first class which are imported wash
ed are charged twice the amount of duty
to which they would be subject if I'M
washed; and woods of all classes, if i'm
ported secured, are charged three times
the duty to which they would be sub
iect if unwashed. For the twelve months
ending June 80, 1889, the imports of
wool of the first class amounted to 49,
228,317 pounds; of the second class, 6,
$3.50, 871 pounds, and the the third class,
90, 391, 541 pounds; total of 1876, 4S7 1923
pounds, an increase of about ID, 900, 600
pounds over the preceding year. The
value of the wool imported in 1889 was
$17,974, 515 as compared with $15, 1887,
217 in 1888. In the calender year 1886
the domestic production of wool was
2S5 900, 900 pounds. In the year ending
June 80, 1887, we imported ia, 038, 03O
pounds; and of this total Of 1893, 039, 030
pounds produced and imported, 392. 051,
79S pounds were retained for home con-
sumption. There has been during the
last two or three years considerable de-
crease IN the domestic production ard an
increase in the imports, both being at
tributable largely to fraudulent practi-
ces which hourished under the Cleveland
Administration.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12

At the time Of the election of Gen {.
Alger as Commander-iD-Ch of the
Grand Army, the press reports simply
stated that Every suddenly and unex-
pectedly" the encampment proceeded
to vote for cammander-in-chief;b but no
explanation has yet been given of how
this came about. 1t was due more to
Judge Veazey than to any other cause.
That gentleman was strongly urged to
leave the field open to Gen. Alger, and
was given the assurance that next
year he would be elected without the
slightest contest to succeed Gen. Alger.
UnInfuenced, however, by these assur-
ances, he determined to do the magnan
imous thing; and on Wednesday even
ing he made his neat little speach Of
withdrawal in pursuance to that deter
mination. This left the field absolutely
clear TO Ger. Alger and aroused no slight
enthusiasm; and at once it was sugges-
ted by one of his supporters that ballot
be taken without further delay, which
was lone with the result known. 1t
has been very gratifying to Judge Yea
zey's many friends, to read the favor
able comments made on all hands, called
out by his appointment on the Inter.
State Commerce Commission, and we
select that of the New York Daily Press,
as an example of the right thing to say,
as follows; "By naming Wheelock G..
Veazey OF Vermont as Interstate Com
MERGE Commissioner the President has,
first of all, chosen man whose integ-
rity is absolutely above suspicion. Judge
Veazey is respected wherever he is
known, and in his own town Of Rutland,
where he is best known, no man is es-
teemed higher or liked better, He ia
similarly regarded throughout the whole
State, and especially notable is the feel.
ing OF the men who served in the Six
tenth Regiment, Of which he was Col
onel, They one and all unfailingly
speak of him with q warmth of admira-
ton and affection which is very rarely
won by military commanders in the
field. Professionally Judge Veazey will
20 to his work well equipped. Although
a young man for New England Jud q
for he is yet but fairly in the prime o.
life-he is reckoned by the lawyers, who
must be allowed to judge, one of thu
foremost members of the Supreme
Bench, and his experience there, no lesI
than his work in lawyers office anC
habit of mind, makes him a man of az
fairs as well as one Of judicial knowl
edge. He has the legal Il aiming so nec
ess airy TO the place, and with it lsrgI
measure OF the things called common
sense and knowledge OF men. The ap
pointment is, in fact, almost an idea
one, The work of the commission hal
become recognized as Of great impor
lance to the whole country, and Their
was great regret when one Of It's strong
est members, in the person OF Colone
Walker, left it; but the vacant place /
adequately and well filled"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12
The Knight. Templar conelare.

It is expected by the managers Of the
Knights Templar Conclave. which meets
here next month, that the President will
give a reception 70 the visiting Knights
Templar during their stay here. This
reception will be given to the visitors
one evening by Mrs. Gen. Logan at Cal
umet Place. General Logan was zeal
GUS knight Templar and an active mem
Der of Chevalier Bayard CommandIy oil
Chicago. The members of the Triennial
Committee will make an effort to have
the buildings of the city. and especially
those along the line OF march, decorated
in honor of the great thrJng Of TemplaT
visitors. They will have the headquar-
tiers OF the committee tastefully and
richly decorated with flags and appro-
pirate devices. Masonic Temple and the
Ebbilt House, which will be the head
quarters OF the Grand Master of Tenn
plars, will alRo be adorned with an
abundance OF bunting. 1t Is hoped to
have a general decoration along the line
of march. such as was seen Inauguration
day.-Wdshington Despatch.
From Grand Commander Will F.
Lewis, we learn the Sir Knights of this
DLAt6 hIo EtquCotCN W bCCt IL Aeuttahui
Saturday, Oct. 5th. He, also, says, In a
private letter, which we copy in part for
the benefit OF the Sir Knights Of Ben
ningtOn County
"While here Klllington Commandery
No. 6 will be glad to entertain them az
their guests. We shall leave here in
sleeping car direct for Washington al
10 40 D. m. Oct. 9th, arriving 10 Wash
ington on Monday morning. Will leave
Washington at 4.l0 p, M, Thursday, ar
irving in Rutland at Las D. m. on FRI
day, connecting with trains North. The
fare for the round trip, including sleep.
ing car, will be $3.50. The cost Of the
whole trip from Rutland to Rutland will
not exceed S95, and perhaps lees. En-
gagements for sleeping car must be
made at the earliest possible moment, al
have only one car positively engaged
but have the privilege Of another u re-
ouired. Please forward me your request
il you desire to engage q berth, and in
form me IL you will be accompanied by
lady, as shall endeaYor TO give Knight
90 accompanied separate car II posi-
BILE. II is also necessary that the mum
Der going be- ascertsined In order tina
quarters In Washington be secured with
out delay. Kindly lee me hear from yoV
at the earliest moment, and oblige."
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'withoui'a Government License.

Deputy United States Marshal N. s.
SteaTns. Of Rutland, has scored a success
in securing another victim for selling
liquor without a Government license.
Some time ago a quantity of liquor was
coDfiscated at Bennington and taken to
the county Jail for safe keeping. There
being a large quantity Charles Robson,
the jailer, 1t is charged, went into a
speculation on his own account. He be-
gun, it is alleged, filling bottles with
the liquor and selling it until il was
nearly gone, when the discovery was
made, Tailor Robson at once fed to the
State of New York, thinking himself
safe from the nlinions Of the law. Dep
uty Stesrns took the case in hand, and
found Robson at Salem, N. Y, and at
once arrested him for selling liquor
without a Government license, He
brought him to Rutland on Wednesday
morning. United States Marshal John
Robinson brought the prisoner to this
city last evening. He was taken before
Commissioner G. E. johnson, who fixed
his bond at $1,000 to appear at the United
States Court at Rutland in October. His
step father, ex.Shsriff James L. Mccall
of Bennington, became bondsman, and
he was released from custody.-Free
Press
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-12

The State County Supervisors OF Edu
cation with Superintendent E. f. Pal
nier held conference meeting in Bur
lington recently, to discuss. some ques
lions relating to their school work
They were agreed that a teachers insti
tute should be held in each county dur
ing the next fall and winter, and thai
home talent should be employed as fal
as possible to conduct these institutes
The Supervisors were also agreed thai
private examination ought not to bt
granted except for causes specified II
the statute. There also seemed to b'
perfect unanimity on the part of the
Supervisors that while there was nj
provision in the statute for endorsing
any other than a first grade certificate
the papers could be sent to the county
where the applicant wished to teach ant
the Supervisor would issue there a certi
ficate which should be valid, until the
next public examinations; if the paper'
would warrant it. All present seemed
encouraged in their work and it was re
ported that in nearly every section Their
was growing interest in the public
schools. The new law seems to be in
fair way to be justified as an excellen
and timely piece of legislation'-Fre
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