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be plainly seen from the battle ground,
from the spot where Gen. Stark's imnor
tai words "You see the red coats, they
are ours or Molly Stark sleeps a widow
tonight" were spoken, as well as from
all the country Tor many miles around
"As IL stands, il rises in the midst of the
nobles' associations and memories Of
patriotism. On the actual field it could
not be hallowed by such an atmos.
phere."
THE MEMORIAL SHAFT.
This monument commentaries more
than local engagement of "Embattled
farmers" with the trained troops OF
proud Britain. We have alluded to il
as the turning point" in the Revolu.
tion. The orator OF the first celebration
Smith, E g., said on August 16,h, 177S
ITO the effects of this action must be at
tIibuted in a considerable degree the
series of successes which have attended
our arms" How truthful were his pro
phetic words [1779I This establishes
our independence and must soon put g
period to the calamities of war;" Stand
ing then in the immediate presence oil
the fruits Of that engagement he fully
recognized the debt of gratitude due tc
those who had accomplished such vic
tory, and commenting further says
care these the effects of the Battle oI
Bennington ? Are these the prospects
which attend the Republic of America
Then what laurels are due to Stark and
those bold assertors Of liberty whose de.
termined resolution and undaunted
courage effected the salvation of oul
country ?"
Mr.. Smith was then fresh from cole
gate honors at Yale. A few years later
after having assembled the ladder of ju
dicial fame in this State, he assisted In
forming the Grand Lodge of Vermont
and was its first Grand Master, holding
the office and discharRi1g it's duties with
credit to him self and honor to the fra
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its erection; and we are thankful fo
the careful and wBe superintendent
whice has brought II thus far towai d.
it, completion.
Iventure to say that neUer. since thu
world began. hss there been built anOth
err similar structure in 80 brief time
by so few men, without one single acct.
dent from foundation to iopmost stone
This monument. 80 symmetrical anC
grand, standing on its immovable foun-
dation must ever be an inspiration oI
character to all generations.
1t is worthy contribution OF ouI
State, and Of the States that joined Will
us, to the cause OF liberty and justice
which our fathers so graodly espoused
Here Il stands, peerless amid thesC
encircIing mountains, fit emblem OF jus
lice and enduring strength for all man.
kind.
This graceful shaft in the years &c
come will be the glory OF Vermont. II
will signify to our sous, to our Nation
and to the loOrld, "life, liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness"
But little more then two years ago
It was given to my revcred predecessor,
the Rev. Isaac Jennings, the last public
act Of his life, to pronounce the bene-
diction at the laying Of the conversions
Of this monument.
Through the kindness Of tie Superin-
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srnnErARY PRnCroR,s REPORT.

Now that the Indian tribes Of the
West are 80 thoroughly pacified thai
frontier warfare in the future may be
safely regarded as exceptional and infre
uuent, the regulation of the regular army
TO our coast defences becomes a matter
of increasing interest. Secretary Proc
tor recognizes this circumstance in his
first annual report to the President and
Congress, and recommends an addition
of two regiments to the artillery, and
lays great stress on the necessity oil
STRENGTHENING our seaboard Notifications
and their armament. This is obviously
the direction in which the efforts OF the
War Department can most profitably be
directed. In the manufacture OF i'm
proved modern ordnance a good begin
ming has already been made, and these
new guns as soon as they are delivered
will require the erection of new forts
and batteries for their protection and
the enlistment of larger skilled force
of artillerists to man them. 1t Ia graft
fying to see the commentator bestowed
by the Sec'y on theNationalGuard,w which
every year now sees Improving in num-
bers and soldierlke efficiency. The Sec
retary's remarks 90 the subject of deser
lions show that this most serious evil
with which our little regular army is
afflicted has received his careful and in
telligent attention. Throughout the re-
port bears evidence that Secretary Proc
tor, assisted by his experience as an off
Ger of volunteers and his remarkable
business ability, has mastered the intri-
cate details of the department with sue
cess, and is proving himself strong and
valuable member of the Harrison Cabi-
net.-BoSton Journal.
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ternity from 1894 to 1897 1t was emf
nently fitting, therefore, that his frater.
nal successor, Col. Alfred A. Hall Grand
Master of Freemasons, should lay the
cornerstone on the battle anniversary
in 1887, and that the flag of that society
should float from the cap-stone on Mon
day. For a more particular history Of
many matters pertaining to the incep-
ton, progress and laying Of the corner
stone, Record History of the Battle Mon
ument Association the reader is referred
to pamphlet advertised in our loca
columns to-day reprinted from the BAN
NER. Truly in secondary sense, only
to the States Of Vermont, New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts, is the whole
country interested in this noble shaft.
In many ways nature seems to have
made ready for this great memorial. II
was discovered that the solid limestone
ledge that constituted the site selected
offered OF itself superb natural founda
ton. On three sides this ledge was
levelled off in order to make a smooth
and uniform surfacP, and on il the foun.
dation for the monument was laid. The
foundation is 40x40 feet at the bottom
and rises to the height Of 8 feet to the
bottom of the cornerstone. This fouu-
dalton is constructed wholly Of native
stone, faced above ground like the rest
of the monument. The corners inclin-
ing at a slight angle, Ikea pyramid, SO
that at the top 1t is 37x37 feet. The
ground will be graded so that a part of
this foundation will be visible. On the
top stands the monument proper, This
is built, simple shaft, obelisk in form,
rising 30l feet, 101l inches from the bot
tom Of the cornerstone to the top Of the
cap-stone as laid, The structure is built
of native stone and Sandy Hill dolomite,
the latter being used for facing purpoeeP.
At the base the walls are feet inchee
thick, decreasing gradually tn thick
mess OF 2 :, ct at the apex. Inside, the
v ills are left in the rough. natural at ate
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"We met the enemy and they are ours, n
became fact before opportunity wac
accorded them. With Capt. Buffum,
and others, we affirm that the cite chosen
has historical propriety, because, more
over, the town of Cambridge, then in.
Guiding this disputed territory was az
forwards represented several times In
the Vermont Legislature. Another re.
marks
at will strike the impartial observer
that this monument lie, geographically
sentimentally and symbolIcally, well
placed. In the entire three States repre-
sented in the battle, scarcely a finer site
could be found for fittingly commemor.
ating such men and such a deed. Mt.
Anthony rising behind, and the pleaeant
valley Of the Walloomsac spanning the
stretch from monument 10 battle
ground-this shaft stands forth from the
main range of the Green Noun aims as Q
mighty and suggestive sentinel. 1t is al
once challenge and an announcement,
even as were the men whom Stark led
to defy the invader. and notify Bur,
goyne Of the final spirit and purpose Of
the Continental patriots"
Thu Ell rises nearly four hundred feel
from the valley, and the monument can
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BATTLE OF BENNINGTON
A NOBLE MONUMENTAL SHAFT
~ MARKS The EVENT.
With One Exception the Highest
In America.
1.-THE Gap-StOne Safely Seated" Mon
day Afternoon.

Fitting Memorial OF the Stirring RevOiu-
tionary Event 1t Commentaries. -Ap-
propriate Exercises Witnessed by a Large
Crowd.-DescriptiOn ofthe Structure.
1t having been for several weeks prob
lemat al'whether the cap-stone should
be placed or the monument this autumn,
so much depended on the weather, al
though Superintendent Parsons had
never lost confidence, that 70 the people
of Bennington the events of last Monday
afternoon possessed peculiar satisfac'
ton. We announced last week that the
cap-s,one would probably be laid on the
afternoon of the % b inst at $50 o'clock.
Two guns at sunrise announced to. the
people of this village and vicinity, thai
the second great eve in tn building oil
our Battle Monument would certainly
occur as promised. E rly IN the : fter
noon, therefore. crowds of people were
to be seen vending their way from all
direc ions towards the hist ORIG, spot on
which the monument stands. III re J
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-28
A Revelation at Mia CARA Fails.

The General Passenger Department OF
the New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad has just issued most interest
ing and valuable little work entitled
Two Days at Niagara Falls" which de-
tails wonderful revolution, and con-
tains among other things. a programme
to be followed if you want to see the
most that can possibly be seen in ttco
days at the great cataract. An sccuTate
list OF legal charges is also given, by
which the visitor can tell exactly what
he should pay for each special service
rendered.
By patronizing the newly established
Omnibus & Carriage Transfer Company
you are informed that you will find the
old "hack" extortion abolished. Hotel
charges are reasonable and the service
excellent.
Improvements are constantly being
made at Niagara Falls by the Dominion
Government and the State of New York
in the magnificent Free Parks which
now skirt the Falls on either side, and
this great resort is rapidly regaining the
popularity 1t possessed more than a
quarter Of century ago.
The little work containing so many
valuable hints for the intending visitor
and entitled 1.-TWO Days at Niagara
Falls" will be forwarded to any address
postpaid and free of charge upon appli-
cation 10 the General Passenger Agent
Of the New York Central & Hudson Riv-
er Railroad, Grand Central Station, New
York.
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BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS.
Frear Wants to Make Room for Holiday
Goods. Cuts Prices to Get Rid of Staple
Stock.

Frear Wants to Make Room for Holiday
Goods. Cuts Prices to Get Rid of Staple
Stock.
The immense invoices of Holiday
Goods that are daily arriving at the Troy
Bazaar crowd the places occupied by
staple goods, which must give way to
them. Better sell them low than crowd
them in the basement,
GLOVES Four. Button length Cour-
voisieur's Celebrated French Gace Kid
Gloves, with new feather embroidered
backs; colors, tan, brown gray, wine,
mahogany and new greens at $l.00 per
pair; regular price, $3.50.
Frear's 4-Button Paris Kid Gloves,
with Foster embroidered backs, choice
shades, at 65 cents per pair; good value
at IS cents.
Four Button Scolloped Top Kid Gloves
new embroidered backs, new colors, at
so cents per pair; would be good value
at 65 cents.
STAMPED GooDs.-Frear has a great
variety of Linen articles for various pur-
poses, ready stamped for embroidery
which he will sell at very low prices.
We give partial list
Monte Linen Tray Cloths, % cents
each.
Two pocket Slipper Cases, 90 and 25
cents each.
Seventy two Butcher Linen Bureau
Scarfs, (knotted) 25 cents.
Nome Linen Tides Qied fringe, 25
cents each.
Four pocket Shoe Rags, 30 cents each
Monte Linen Splashers, 25 cents each
Monte Linen Tides, with three rows
open work. 80 cents.
Butcher Linen Tides, with one row
open work, 10 cents.
Pillow shams (26 patterns) 25 cents
per pair.
Buster Bags, 10 cents each.
Children Bibs. % patterns, 10 cents
and 1915 cents each. ...
Extra fine plain Linen Hemstitched
Tray Cloths, 80 cents and so cents each.
FREAR's Troy BAZAAR,
Troy N. Y.
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THE HOUSE IN WHICH COL. BAUM DIED,

OF the rock. The outside walls have q
rough fnish,
In the words of the BANNER two years
since There has been no straining
after effect, no attempt at meretricious
ornament. The architect has held him
self firmly and consistently to the idea
OF making structure that should be
beautiful and impressive in itself alone,
There are no balconies, no conspicuous
Outlooks in fact nothing Of features Of
that character which would give the
structure the air OF an observatory. II
is memorial shaft, not an observatory
that the architect has devised, and az
such IL will forever stand grand in it's
simplicity. beautiful in its airy graceful-
mess and full of dignity and repoee".
The cut OF the monument as It viii
aPpeas " hel completed shows two en-
Iablatures enclrcling the monument.
They do not project from the surface,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-28
To Our subscribers.

The special announcement which APP
peared in our columns some time since
announcing a specisl arrangement with
DR.. B. j. Kendall Co., of Enosburgh
Falls, VT, publishers of "a Treatise on
the Horse and His Diseases" whereby
our subscribers were enabled to obtain q
copy of that valuable work free by send
ing their address to B. j. Kendall Co.,
land enclc sing two cent stamp for mail
ing same) is renewed for limited per-
iod. We tIust all will avail themselves
of the opportunity of obtaining this val.
liable work. To every lover of the horse
it is indispensable, as it treats in a sim
pie manner all the diseases which sffiici
this noble animal. Its phenomenal sale
throughout the United States and Cana
da, make it standard authority. Men.
ton this paper when sending for Tired
tise." 44t3
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.


1 have lot of Grave Markers, Head
Stone Monuments, etc., which l have
concluded to sell at reduced prices. They
are all first class stock and design, and
will be sold at prices to suit purchasers
Come in and satisfy yourselves.
stiff q. NJ. LAMBERT,
No. 10 North St., Bennington, VT.
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However poor you may be in this
worlds goods, you have Iomething to be
thankful for if you have good health. II
you are a sufferer from disease, espec.
tally Rheumatism, you should be thank
full that you can be cured. Anti-Apo-
plectIne eliminates the cause OF Rheums.
tIsm from the blood snd is a cure for
Heart Disease, that deadly follower Of
Rheumatism. Send for circulars to DR.
F. s. Hutchinson & TO-, Enosburgh
Falls VT.
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tE The NeW England Magazine for
Novemberi is emphaticallya New England
number, Its frontispiece is beautiful
picture OF the old Wayside Inn at Sud-
bury, which L0ngfellow's verse has
made so famous and among the beau
tiful pictures which so generously fill
the pages we are almost from fret to
last in the New England atmosphere.
IAN Old Connecticut Town" is a charm
| ing article on Milford, Conn.,, which has
just celebrated its two hundred and fif-
tieth birthday. A similar memorial
article is devoted to the Cape Cod towns
of Sandwich and Yarmouth Mr.. Mead
furnishes the article on the Wayside
Inn, paying tribute in 1t to the new his
tory of Sudbury, by the publication Of
which that historical town has just cele
brated its anniversary, The recent cele
bration of The old church at Quincy 10
remembered in the publication of the
address by Charles Francis Adams, and
Mr.. Cranch's fine poem. There is much
about Clark University, including a
bright notice in Mr.. Hale's "Tarry at
Home Travels" A strong and sensible
article by Rev. Julius H. Ward, on "The
Revival of our Country Towns" is very
appropriate in this number of the maya.
zine, devoted 80 largely to old New Eng.
land towns. An article by Edwin A.
Start, on"The Country Newspaper" has
special value in the same connection.
WaehingtOn's visit to New England, 10
October, 1889, is noticed by the republl-
cation Of curious account of il at the
time, in the old Massachusetts, Magazine
which was founded by Isaiah Thomas,
ia that year. Prof. Hosmer's "Haunt.
ed Belle" is continued, aud there are
other stories and essays, and short
poem by Ii. Bernard Carpenter. The
three articles, however, which will chief.
ly interest great body of readers are
those on Francis Parkman," by George
Willis Cooke, beautifully illustrated on
Edwin Arnold at Harvard" with a
striking portrait, the first we remember
to have seen, of the author of The Light
of Asia, who is as popular, and seems to
feel himself almost as much at home in
America as in England and on 1.-THE
Boston Symphony Orchestra" by Louis
G. Elson, with portraits Of the New Con-
ductor. Mr.. Nikisch Of Gericke, and
others. This lie an article OF exceptional
interest TO the musical world. New
England Magazine Co.36 Bromiield st.,
Boston, Macs,
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HARWooD-BENTLY.- Manchester Cen
ter, November 9th, in Zion Church. by the Rev.
VIM. Bogert Walker, Mr. H, Frederick Harwood
Of Bennington and Miss Emma Bently, daughter
Of Mr.. Addison Bently OF the former place. The
happy couple will reside in this village.
ROBINSON -KINNEY.-In Bennington, Nov
ember 26th, al st. Francis de Sales Church, BY
Rev. J. s. Michaud, Thomas Robinson OF Shafts
bury and Miss Annie Kinney Of Bennington.
McG0VERN-GREEN.-In Bennington, Nov
ember 9th. at st. Francis de Sales Church, by
Rev J, s. Nichaud, Michael McGovern of Cam
bridgeport, Mass. and Miss Annie Green OF Ben.
nington Center.
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Absolutely Pure.
in the United States. Z"


THE DEDlCAroRY CELEBRATION.
The celebration attending the dedica-
ton by common consent. has been the
oret q y post on d until Au ust 10th,
1891. II at year is qni;eip 'opria'e in
asmnrh ~ Vermont wa admitted into
the Uhi' in 1891 one hundred years
ere. t ft'r beng lndepend mt and ex-
isting as \ aovpreign State eleven wears
at lea I, some say for longer period. ..
THE REVOLUTIONARY CEMETERY OVER. o
LOOKED BY THE MONUMENT.
Since the above was written, a COM
munication comes from George w. Rob
Inson, which we give as an echo Of early
times in historic Benning' on of the Rev
olu ion -.s
There are many sad and many prec-
ious memories and many of historic in
teTcst, that iTresistably take possession
OF the mind when we visit the Id GEM
etrry at Bennington Center. It is the
oldest ''chuTch yard" in the State, and
in 1t are buried representatives of almost
every family of the eallv settlers Of this
town and probably more men OF public.
military and national reputation, and
more soldiers of the Revolution, than in
any other cemetery in New England.
The first child born of resident Of this
town and State was at an advanced age
buried here. The fret resident who died
in this town and State was also buried
here. The tombstone of the Pioneer
Settler" and first judicial officer In this
town and State, with an historical in
scription upon it requiring nearly two
thousand letters, stands here. Five old
ladies and one old gentleman, whose
ages aggregate five hundred and seventy
eight years, are here buried. Other
items OF interest might be added, among
which are the graves of two OF the most
respected citizens of this town. who
were killed in the Bennington battle,
also the graves OF many others who were
in the battle. Many of the soldiers in
Burgoynes army, who died at the hospi-
tai. here find sepulchre. Four Governors
OF Vermont are here inferred. also more
than three hundred other persons who
held offices OF public trust and were
prominent in the affairs of our town,
State and Nation. or the nine men who
gave their sanction and advice in the
stragetic war policy, to deceive the Brit
i,h commander, Gen. Haldimand, and
bis associates all were residents OF Ben
nington county six were citizens of
bennington, and four were buried here.
In diplomacy, this act is unsurpassed.
upon the page Of history, for wisdom of
conception, tact in execution, and the
inestimable value of its consequences, TO
the State and Nation. By it, Vermont,
Northeastern New York, and New
Hampshire, were, for period OF nearly
two years, saved from in vasion and an
enemy Of superior force, eager for con-
quest, kept inactive by this resort to pol
icy ? Thus ending campaign which
threatened carnage and desolat'ou to the
whole northern frontier, with The loss
only OF a single life and with only
small expenditure Of means."# will
give names in a subsequent issue Of the
BANNER.
."Halls' Early History Of Vermont page s12.
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DIED.

SHIELDS.-In Troy. n. Y, November a, Capt.
Hamilton Leroy Shields aged So years.
SHERWOOD.-InN North Hoosick, n Y. Nov.
ember 10th. Mrs.. Mary z Sherwood. widow Of DR..
Sherwood, aged 90 years.
COLE-In Bennington, November 2ist, Bridget
Cole, aged IS years.
HURLEY.-In PetersburRh. N Y, November
20, Mrs. Hanna Hurley, aged 70 years.
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There is no question about the organi-
z4tIon of the Young Mems Christian
Association in Bennington. Over
twelve hundred dollars have been
pledged, and ten subscriptions of 800
each have been made.
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The Most Popular Through Train in the
World,

The most popular through passenger
train in the world is the No. 8, on the
New York Central and Hudson River
Railroad. II leaves New York for the
West at p. m. daily, and consists Of
from twelve to sixteen magnificen
Wagner Vestlbule Sleeping Cars, in ad
dition to day coaches, dining, baggage
mail and express cars.
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BORN.
MARRIED..

HoYT.-In West Arlington, November 18th, to
Mr. and Mrs Fred Hoyt q son.
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OTHER PLACES.

In St. Johnsbury this week, a $50, 00(
dollar fire occurred-insurred $50, 500
In WillIamstown, disastrous conflagra
ton destroyed the hotel and several con
tiguous buildings.
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(FOr additional local see third page.)
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sssa By an druggists 81. sit torSs rrerrf"a Nn'y
VOL HOOD a CO., ApOthecAries. Lowell. Aa'-
100 Doses One Dollar
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-09
Disease Spread by Flies.

In hot countries flies are most active agents
in the propagation Of yellow fever, and NJ.
Spillmann and NJ. Hanstoutter attribute the
same role to those insects in spreading pull
monary consumption. When Ay has lin
gered on the tuberculous sputa, it is said, its
intestine and excreta contain the bacillus Of
tuberculosis, which it may deposit on vari-
Gus articles in an apartment. Flies are
credited also with being the chief instrument
in the dissemination of Egyptian ophthal-
mia, and Koch is cited as of the opinion that
they may play the same part in spreading
cholera.-New York Telegram.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-09
Invented the WheeIbarrow.

There are probably very few people who
know the name of the inventor Of the wheel
barrow. The sculptor, painter, architect,
engineer-in fact many sided genius and uni
1.-THE Last Supports the inventor of the
wheelbarrow. His fertile brain conceived
the idea about the time Columbus discovered
America 1t is hardly possible to think of a
man who was touched with the highest order
of the divine art of painting bringing himself
down to the Numerically opposite study of q
simple mechanical invention, but such is the
case, says history.-Chicago Herald.