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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
DOWN AN ELEVATOR WE'LL.

At the Walter A. Woods works in
Hoosick Falls an accident occurred
Monday morning that will probably end
with the death of two or more men.
Running from the basement of one OF
the buildings is an elevator shaft which
communicates with the tool room of
the works. The shaft runs from the
basement to the second story of the
building, and is about 60 feet In height
Shortly before o'clock four employes
stepped on the elevator and started Ia
ascend to the tool room. The cage had
gone some distance when, without q
moments warning, the cable parted,
ana the elevator fell with its living
freight to the bottom of the well. En-
ployes about the building heard the
crash which followed the accident, and
hurrylng to the spot, saw the four men
piled together in senseless, mangled
heap. Tender hands soon conveyed the
injured to an adjoining room, and medi.
cal attendance was at once summoned
Among the injured are William Caro- l.
who had charge of the running of the ell.
evator Thomas Haren, Octave Bostley
and Vego Jensen, the latter three being
laborers. In the elevator there was al
so CARLOAD of guards" which are
sections OF moving machine. The
guards weighed about ton. The sense.
less forms of the men were placed on
stretchers and conveyed to their homes
except in the case of Carroll, who liveC
at Hoosick Junction, and who was car.
ried to Mrs. Fishers saloon near by
Bostley died in fifteen minutes afteI
reaching his home. Carroll died at 9 :4C
O'Clock. There was not mark on any
OF the men except Haren, whose he e
had been cut by the falling guards. The
doctors said Bostley and Carroll proba
the shock.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
THE BENNINGTON VILLAGE I'M
PPOVElTFNT SOrJETV

The ladies of the Village Improvement
Society desire to thank those who re-
ceived the mite boxes kindly, and did
not send them away empty. They feel
encouraged oy this assurance that there
are a good many people in Bennington
who realize that the Village Improve
ment Society is doing its hest with a
very little money, to make our village
a more attractive place to live in.
In consideration of the fairs and en-
tertainment of every kind, which make
almost weekly demands on the public
purse, for the benefit of the five chuch
es, and various other organizations, it
does not seem advisable to add to their
number. Yet the V. l. S. must have
money for Its work, and if the mite
boxes could made to yield as much as
800 a year, we could do much even
with 80 small a sum.
This year we have received sac 90
from the boxes, less than half of what
we had last year. One generous lady
may her purse never be empty, tucked
five dollar bill into her box. Aside
from this, the largest sum in any one
box was SLIGO, and there were many OF
them returned empty.
Last Spring we we're promised that
the Town would slow us $50, 90 for the
keeping of the cemetery in order. All
who saw the place at any time during
the year, will acknowledge that it was
cared for as never before in its history.
We believe we make the most of every
dollar given us, but we must have some
dollars If we are to put little fountain
in the Cemetery Park, plant trees, and
keep the grass cut.
Che thing more. 1t seemed desirable
that piece of land on the south eide OF
the Cemetary should be purchased and
put in order for those who need burial
lots. As the society had not the money
three of its members bought the land.
They have drained and graded it, and
laid it out in attractive lots, and would
be glad to sell it to the Society for Just
what it cost $4,000. 1t would be good
Investment for the Society las the money
would be gradually more than returned
to it by the sale of the lots. The ladies
do not wish to hold the land, or make
any money on it, What they have done
was done only for the public benefit, and
they only ask for the return of their in
vestment, without interest. Here is {
chance for any man who is able anC
willing, to invese $4,000 where it will
be the most good. We hope the sugges
ton may be acted upon, A, P, V.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

An important meeting of the Execu
tive committee of the RepublicanLeague
was held last Thursday at BUrlIng.
President Of the League, Major D. j,
Stafford of Morrisyile presided. A COM
munication was read by Secretary
Forbes from Gov. Procs or. rendering his
resignation as President OF the League.
The resignation was reluctantly accept.
ed by the committee, and a resolution
was passed regretting Gov. Proctor's &C.
ton and expressive of their high appTe
citation of the way and manner in which
he has discharged the duties OF the Of
flee. Col. Julius j. E.tey Of Brattleboro
was unanimously elected President Of
the League, to fill the vacancy thus
created. MAJOR A. B. Valentine of Ben.
nington was chosen Second Vice-Presi
dent, The question Of holding a State
Convention of the League this year was
considered by the committee, but in
view Of the fact that the present year Is
an of year in Vermont politics, and az
the constitution empowers the commit
tee to manage the affairs of the League
when the convention is not in session, i
was deemed unnecessary to call one this
year. The Executive Committee unani
mously elected the following delegates
to represent the State League
in the National Convention oil
the Republican League Of thu
United States, to be held at Baltimore
February 80; Elk Governor ]. Gregory
Smith Of ST. Adams, Gen. J. q. McCul
lluL b of North Bennington, Hon. Lev
K. Fuller of Brattleboro, l.. Bart Gross
Of Montpelier. The delegates were au
thorized to appoint their own alternates
The State League numbered $50 clubs a
the close of the last campaign and thu
organization will be continued for par
ticlpation In the State campaign of 1890
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
A REVOLVING STORY.

The New York Herdld's correspondent
in Hayti sends tale of horror to his pa
per. 1t is a story that will make the
blood curdle. The supers titious and
vile practice of the ignorant Haytians
are portrayed in vivid language. After
reading the narrative one cannot help
but wonder that in this nineteenth CEN
fury, and almost under the very shadow
of the highest form of civilization, that
these old and barberous practices are
maintained with as much savagery as
ever.
There is a report that on last Christ
mas night, near Jacmel, only a few
miles from Port-au-Prince, young girl,
was made the victim of these so-called
religious rites, She was deliberately
butchered and then Toasted. Such was
the fanaticism of the crowd that in their
imIatience they hacked at the body cut.
ting off mUrsels of the raw flesh and eat.
ing it as with the appetite of desperate
hunger.
Among the most startling statements
is that rulers of the island in recent
years were believers in Voudooism, and
carried their belief into practice. Mere
than one-half of the population of the
island is under the influence OF the You
dooism-those who make up the outer
assemblage, of course the more numer-
Gus, whose worship of the serpent con.
ssts very largely of a drunken spree and
nameless debauchery, and those who
compose the inner circle, who are not
satisfied with the sacrifice and blood OF
goat, but demand the goat without
horns"-that is, human being, gener.
ally young girl in her teens.
The correspondent attended one of the
ordinary meetings. The scene is pictur'
ed as revolving in the extreme. That
such wild, weird story should come
from an island amply endowed by ma.
ture and whose commercial possibilities
are simply enormous, is awful. Here is
an excellent field for religious bodies of
all kinds to do noble work
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

Ex-President Hayes is hopeful of the
section called the Solid South. He late
ly said -Four years will greatly
change the aspect OF all matters in the
South, and 80 far as the coIored race is
concerned all things will be much diff
ferent from what they are at present.
Every interested man who is thoroughly
conversant with the subject and who
has looked carefully into it at the South
and among its people can see that there
lie only one way out, the only possible
way ;land that is by the enactment of
the Blair bill or one like it, which pro
vides for the appropriation Of money for
education to each State of the Union in
proportion to the iliteracy of its people.
and this appropriation is to be made
only on the condition that each State
shall itself contribute as much as the
National Government gives it. When
this bill is passed it will put all the peo'
pie, North and South, in behalf of edu-
cation. Now that Senator Sherman,
who has opposed the bill in every fea-
ture until the above provisions were EN-
bodied, has given it his support; and as
Mr.. Winthrop argues for it; and it is
known to have been Endorsed by the
late Chief Justice Waite as member of
a committee; and as it is now receiving
the strong support of Mr.. Evarts, the
Republican party should do all in their
power to have the bill passed at once.
1t is the hope of the South, for we all
can see that million voters who can
not read their own ballots are only tools
in the hands of the demagogue, and dan
gerous TO everybody"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

THE Hon. Hugh Henry of Chester
had the following in a recent issue OF
the Ludlow Tribune by the provision
Of the school law, recently enacted, the
annual school meetings will not be held
till the last Tuesday in June, 1889 and
no schools are to be taught between
July and the last Monday in August
At the annual school district meeting,
held in March, 1888, provision was only
made for schools during the year next
ensuing, viz until March, 1889. There
fore, if districts.desire term of school
between March, 1889, and September
1889, it will be necessary to call special
school meetings to vote such school,
We don't think this last remark applies
TO graded districts. By their special
charter there is full course of yearly
study prescribed and their year ends
with July LIST, or about that time.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
CHISHOLM WILDER

A. S. NJ. Chisholm, NJ, D, and Mrs
Ella II. Wilder were married yesterday
at the home of the bride on Main street
this village. Mrs, WiIder's father, Geo
w. Hall, of Georgetown, Col, was I'M
sble to be present. The wedding was a
quiet affair, none but few relatives OF
the high contracting parriesbeing invited
but the happy couple were the recipient:
of many substantial and elegant tokens
of esteem from their numerous friend:
both IN Bennington and out of town.
The Rev. VIM. B. Walker was assiste
in the ceremony by the Rev. VIM. w
Foster, Jr., brother-in law of DR.. CHS
holm, and former pastor here. After
a short tour, DR.. and Mrs Chisholm will
return and reside in Bennington. In
common with many others the BANNEF
extends cordial congratulations.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
SOLDIERS HOME.

The new addition to the Soldiers
Home being nearly completed, new ar
rivals are being received nearly every
day. Since January /. the following
named veterans have been admitted
Oscar L. Breed. Co. d, LIST Vt. Cavalry
Mortified; William Trehdall, Co. NJ, lei
Vt. Cavalry, Brattleboro; Luther Grover
Co. X, 81 VT. Infantry, Sudbury; Geo
II. Smith, Co. X, 81 VT. Infantry, New
port; John Cain, Co. A, 18Th VT. Infan-
try, B, 18th VI. Infantry, II, 18th VT
Infantry, Ludlow.
Joseph Parker, Co. A, 7th Vt. from
Rutland, has returned after a short leayC
of absence.
Capt. George DimIck, Co. |. 18th Vt
Regt., Richard Kusick, Co. A Sth VT
Regt., and Mark Donaldson. Co. d, 7th
Vt. Regt. are sick in the hospital, the
two former being quite dangerousl,
sick.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

DR. Potter of North Pownal wa
thrown from young horse Thursday
and sustained shoulder out of joint
but himself and father effected a replace
ment and the doctor keeps around will
one arm in sling.
Good progress is being made by tn,
amateur club III their drama, Marian
Crime, and it will soon be presented Il
the friends here.
NJ So Jennie Davis OF North Adams
gave concert at Parker hall on Tuesday
evening,
The Keves house is being rep tired anC
is int nded for double tenement.
Mr. Shaw has moved to his new HON,
in Weston, NJ ,ss.
A. II Potter Of Nv York paid us {
visit this week.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs, McRae (nee Kitty Hale,
late of Brooklyn, have removed TO East
Arlington for permanent home. Allare
glad to welcome them to our town So
ciety to which they will make most
desirable addition.
Mr.. James WEIGH is about removing
to Adams, Mass, az Mrs. WEIGH is in q
critical state of health. Their only re
naming children are living in Adams
and she can be more comfortably cared
for in that place.
When and where is the Epiphany
meeting of the Southern Division of the.
Woman's Auxiliary in Vermont to be-
held An early reply is respectfully
solicited. At Bennington. See local
items.-EDI
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Judson, and Mr..
and Mrs, NJ. II. Deming went to New
York and Philadelphia on Monday 18th
purposing to remain q week or two.
A meeting of the Womans' Auxiliary
for St. James Church at Mrs. VIM. c.
Bartlett's on Wednesday 10Th.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

The committee appointed by the Ma.
tional Encampment, G, A. R to form a
basis of consolidation for the two organ
izations of Sons of Veterans, known as
the camp system and the post system
was in session in Cincinnati, last week.
Col. A. L. Conger of Akron, o and Gen.
Thomas w. Bennett of Richmond, Ind,
were the only members present. Col.
G. NJ. Delvin, the other member, was
unable to come. The two system were
represented before the committee by
Con. q. B. Abbott of Chicago represent
ing the camp system, and Gen. George
Worries of Brooklyn, representing the
post system. No decision was reached
the members present preferring to have
a full committee. 1t is possible that an
eastern man may be chosen in place OF
Col. Devlin, as the post system is mainly
located in the east.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
What mIdwinter rIiIdness Did.

As an instance of the effects of the
mild weather, which appears today to
have reached an end, the following is
given from our Bennington correspond
ence
The weather last week was phenom-
email and almost Florida-like in its mild
ness. Yesterday was sunny, warm and
delightfully."- pleasant. Midwinter freaks
in vegetation have been numerous. In
most places sheltered from northwest
breezes and having southern exposure,
plants and shrubs look as though they
had been touched by the wand of late
April or early May. In such places
grasses are starting into life and green
ness, and willow and poplar shrubs are
budding. Strawberry plants, ferns,
thistlcs, and a score of nameless mead
ow plants look fresh-green, and have
been daily warmed into a more or less
vigorous life. Even the phlegmatic
hardhacks and beeches are swelling
their buds considerably. Yesterday
sap dropped freely from broken maple
twigs. An occasional grasshopper, cat
erpillar and honey-bee have been seen.
1t is no uncommon sight to see squirrels
in the woods. The water courses are
free of ice, aud no snow is to be seen ex-
cept struggling patches on distant noun
tain sides.-7roV Times,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

Frank Young Of Bristol, spent last
week with bis parents IN this place, and
sister in East Arlington.
Mr.. Putnam Of Rutland was in town
tuning pianos the fore part of the week.
G. G. Cook, superintt ndent Of schools,
was calling on the schools Wednesday.
G. II. Young and wife are visiting
their daughter in East Arlington.
II. T. Eaton went to the city last week
to purchase new goods.
Lumbermen complain of the unpleas-
ant weather,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
why Will You

Worry about that palpitation of the
heart and lay awake nights thinking of
that terrible feeling of numbness which
you often experience in your arm and
limb. These symptoms, with many
others, warn you of a condition of the
circulation that you can not afford to
have become more serious.
Anti-Apoplectine against Apoplexy)
is remedy that will relieve these
symptoms and cure Paralysis, Rheuma-
tism, Heart Disease, Liver, Kidney and
Bladder Troubles. Price Sl.OO, at your
druggists.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

Gov. Dillingham; has appointed COM
mission to make the necessary arrange
ments and to raise funds for a proper
representation of the National Guard OF
Vermont on the occasion of the centen'
NAL celebration of Washington's in
auguration, in New York on April 30
The State Commissioners are as follows
Ex Gov. ]. Gregory Smith of st, Adams,
ex-Lieut Gov. L. K. Fuller of Brattle,
boro. Gen. rs. Peck of Burlington, Gen
j. G. Mccullough of Bennington, Col
Franklin Fairbanks Of st. Johnsbury
Gen. P. P. Pltkin of Montpelier, and
Gen. L. G. Kingsley OF Rutland.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
BANK ELECTIONS.
FIRST NATIONAL, BENNINGTON

ASA -'-AhAO-'%hi@' b'@-'-'A-'pA'-N'
L. R. Graves, president; L. F. Abbott
LIST vice-presijent, II. G. Root, 81 vice
president; directors, l.. K. Graves, H G
Root, L F. Abbott, Willard Gay of Troy
W. r. Graves,
FIRST NATIONAL, NORTH BENNINGTON.
]. e. Mccullough, president; G. E
Houghton, vice-president, Directors
j. g. Mccullough. Charles Thatcher, G.
E, Houghton. F. B Jennings, Trenor l.
Park, S.B, Hall. The semi.annual divi
dend is 4 per cent.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
A WORKINGMANS OPINION

A workingman in this city, says the
Albany Journal, who was complaining
of hard times recently, was asked how
he could afford to take a daily newspa.
per. "Well," said he, l hope l shall
never be too poor to take daily news
paper l thought l was too poor for ten
years after l was married. MY wife
suggested that take paper regularly
and | did so, and it was the most eco
nomical stroke of my life. 1t kept me
home evenings, afforded me pleasure
and instruction and was comfort to the
whole family. had to stop the use OF
tobacco for whole year once in order
to pay for the paper, and the result was
that have not cared for tobacco since,
and in that one item | have saved
enough to pay for several daily papers
So long as have money enough to buy
bread with wi have money enough Ia
pay for my newspaper. There is not a
man too poor to read daily paper. II
is the cheapest investment he can make
both for himself and his family. 1t i,
the last expense | will lop off. will
drink my tea and coffee without sugar
before l miss my daily paper. and ] can
better afford to do So"
There certainly are not many men toe
poor to take so good and complete 8
daily newspaper as the New York Press
which, with the BANNER is offered at the
low price of $500 for both papers. Thu
subscription price of the Daily Pres
alone is $3.50, per year.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
DIED.

PECKH IAN In Petersburgh, n Y, Jan. 18th
Mrs. Maria Peckham, aged " years.
PERKINS In North Pownal, Jan. 10, joseph
Perkins, aged 80 years.
McINTIRE.-In Bennington, Jan. H. Mrs. Mar.
garet widow Of Deacon Lewis McIntire, aged II
years.
kIMBALL.-In Petersburgh, n. Y, Jan. 10th,
Ella, daughter Of Sherman KimOal
SHAW.-In Petersburgh, n. T., Jan. 10th.
Rosa, daughter OF Mrs. E. A. Shaw.
SMITH In Sharon, Conn, Jan. is, Catharine
NJ Hubbell, widow Of Richard Smith and daugh-
ter OF Deacon Aaron Hubbcll, formerly OF Bsn.
nington Center, aged 50 years and Il months,
BENEDICT.-In Bennington Center, Jan 1sth,
Alvin Benedict aged 70 years.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
WOOdfOrd.

Willard Russell died at Mount Peas
ant House, the l4th. He was sick only
about week with lung fever. file wa,
about AZ years old.
S. T. Park and Clara Gleason visited
in Searsburg Saturday. They reported
the sleighing as perfectly splendid"
The Union Church Sunday school arc
very grateful for books from the Second
Congregational Sunday school.
Mr.. Douglass Hyde has been ia tow
IN attendance upon his br Their in-law
Mr. Russell.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

From Concord N. H., comes the
rumor of the greatest railroad deal ever
contaminated in New England. 1t is de
clared that negoiiationes are pending
whereby the Old Colony Company, in
antagonism to the Boston and Maine
combination, is to secure the lease of
the Northern railroad in New Hamp-
shire. the Cheshire and Fitchburg lines.
Coupled with the Bo't1n and Maine this
would be railroad consolidation with
vengeance. And the Granger Inter
State law is the III wi q cause ia our
opinion.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS,
Green Boz Rankerr-NolIce.

This is the season for the annual ex-
animation and reports of our various
Savings Banks. and the stockholders in
the Green Box Bank Company" will
soon be called together to hear about
the good work they are doing, and re-
ceive their annual dividends, We give
this preliminary notice so that all may
be ready to respond to the official call
with light hearts and heavy banks.
A c..
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17
Impure Breath.

Among all the dsagreeable consequences that
follow the decay Of the teeth, an impure breath
must be the most Notifying and unpleasant to its
possessor, and it is the most inexcusable and
offensive in society, and yet the cause OF It may
easily be removed by cleansing your teeth daily
with that justly popular dentifrice Fragrant so
ZODONT. 1t purihes and sweetens the breath,
cocls and reircshes the mouth. and gives pearl
like appearar CO to 'he teeth. Gentlemen WIN in.
dulge In smoking should 81 -anse their 'eeth with
bOIODONl, a. Il removes all unpleasant odors
OF the weed Ash your druggi-i TOT IT,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

The Bennington & Rutland railway
20. will sell tickets for Harrison's in.
auguration, by way of Albany, for $lS
for the round trip Rutland Herald.
Miss AGNES MYLIE, niece of A. X.
Richie, who has been visiting in this
country almost two years, started for
her home near Glasgow, Scotland, Wed.
nesday.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17


Another railroad casualty Of deplor-
able details was reported Monday morn
ing. A passenger train on the New
York, Pennsylvania and Ohio line, while
running at the rate of fifty miles an
hour, struck freight train, head end
near Talmadge, O., and wreck result
ted. Twelve persons were killed, includ
ing both engineers and both tiremen
and fourteen passengers badly injured
The freight train was attempting tC
make a siding, and had sent out flag
man who failed to signal the passenger
train. just what ought to be done with
that fagmsn, whose failure to fulfil his
duty cost dozen lives and made al
many more cripples, is a question we
should prefer to have some other author
ity answer. 1t is warning for railway
companies to exercise the greatest pre-
caution in choosing their employees.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-17

The action If the Legislature in
Strengthening the liquor law created nc
excl emeI here, but the hotel men have
deemed it prudent to close their bars,
and Ruben COIvin, an extensive cider
manufacturer, has 100 barrels of cider
stored IN hi, mi which he refuses to
sell.
There is no snow in Manchester and
the weather IL bright and warm. The
extensive lumber business that is usually
carried on here at this season of the
year is tied up, bu' the mild weather lie
appreciated nevertheless.
An oyster supper for the benefit of rhe
Rev. Mr. Brown WAS held in the vestry
OF the B D'ist church on yesterday even
ing.