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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

The New York Mail and Express, the
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has won a wide constituency for itself
made up of the best people. 1t has high
noJious in journalism and lives up to
them. In all questions Of government
it is always with the moral and progress
sive elements. In editorial and in liter
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its editorial conduct it is pure and al
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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

Prof. Henry C. Friends carefully
guarded secret process for refining crude
sugar. which was the basis OF the Elec-
trio Sugar Refining Company, has been
exposed. 1t was discovered by dress
maker, who was employed by the Friends
during the experiments" stage OF the
great swindle, and who overheard the
family discuss the ''secreL" through an
open register Immediately after f3oOO
denomination, 1t consisted i'll washing
the raw material through the water
pipes and then admitting the wonld-oe
investors to inspect the result in the FRO
fessor's little machine, which was al
WAYS loaded with the refined article
This fiasco deserves u high rank among
the famous speculative bubbles OF tinan-
cial history. The Scotch Darien colony.
the South Sea bubble, the Mississippi
scheme and host Of other frauds OF
equal fame deceived hosts OF credulous
investors in their time. but this latest
effort of sharpers surpasses them all IN
the evidence it furnishes of the ease
with witch people can be deceived II
they allow greed for gain to blind their
reason,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
THE MURCHIsON LETTER.

The author on the "Murchison" letter
saws a Los, Angeles, Cal depatch is
citizen of Pomona, man OF Rood repu'e
and OF family, fruit farmer and owner
of $40 900 worth of property, de mas
lived in Pomona for number OF years
His parents and brother also reside
here, He ia of Scotch-EnRiIsh parent
age. bat was born IN the United states,
a native of New York. He has been a
teacher, and appears to be an extensive
reader and student, especially on pol
itical affairs. After drafting his original
letter to Sacksville West, which he says
was written upon his kitchen table IN
the presence of his wife and brother.
Osgoodby carried the draft down town
and meeting an acquaintance, Francis
G.. Hawley, told him of his scheme, and
bidding him to go into the rear OF store
permitted Hawley to take copy OF TINS
letter. Shortly thereafter Ojgoodoy
made a clean copy of the letter, changed
a few expressions therein and mailed lt
to the Minister. Osgoodby says he did
not, until few days before the CORE
spondence was made public, have con-
ception of its political sense. When ne
did think of the far-reacbing effects and
possible consequences to himself person
ally, it rather alarmed him. Finally,
however, after conference with few
confidential friends in Pomona, and his
two attorneys, g. Toner and W. A; Bell,
it was determined to make the letters
public, and on the 10Th of October the
letters were brought to Los Angeles by
Ball, acting for Osgoodby. They were
placed 10 the hands Of J.P. Fitzgerald. Of
the Republican state central executive
committee; Henry I. Gage, late delegate
to the Republican National Convention
and Col. G, Otis, editor of the Times.
and these three decided to publish the
letters without referring them to any
committee, state or national, or to any
other persons, as the campaign had then
far advanced and further delay was
deemed impolitic. They were accord
ingIy published on the 2lst Of October
in the columns of the Los Angeles Times,
and soon found their way to New York,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
MILITARY MATTERS.

Gen. w. l. GrePnleaf has made the
following nominations to fill vacancies
on the brigade staff Capt r. j. Coffev,
to b. Major and Brigade Provost Mar.
shall; NJ jpr C.. II. Spooner to be MaJ II
md Brigade Inspector of Iihe practice;
Ma " Andrew Kirk. to he Captain and
A. ID. G Lent. T.. f. Nelson to be
Capt. and A y. q.
The office OF Provost Marshal has been
transferr d from the regimentaI It # at
request Of Col Estey, the appointee,
Capt. Cuffry is veteran and has long
been connected with the Mil VA az Gap
ain of Co. II, regImental provost mar
shall. and aid d, camp. He is the pres
ent efficient Superintendent of Soldiers
Home at Bennington and his many
friends throughout the Safe will be
PIE sci to hear Of his prnmotiOn.
The office of Brigade lnsp, ctor Of + file
practice was created by the last Lngis
lature. NJ j Spo luer is the Military
ln,tructor at the Vermont Academy.
SsXtun's River, and in every way quail
fled for rhe posi- ion. Capt. Kirk II the
Military Professor AT Rock Point Instl-
tute, and is considered very proficient
in the line of his du les. Captsin Mel
son has been for several years First
Lieutenant of the First Separate Com
pany, and for the past two wears has
been Acting Adjutant of the Provisional
Battalion.
The Cadets at Norwich University be-
ing recognized as II portion Of the active
Militia, and Lieut.. Max l.. Powell Of The
U. V. NJ. being also a member of the
Richford Company, the appointment OF
Majors Spoon-r and ktk completes The
connecting of every school in the State
where military taptics are part of the
regular course with the National Guard
of the State, ion OF interest that
must prove u benefit to both. Some
other changes 10 the organization Of the
forces IRE under consideration by which
il is expected that the interest in, and
efficiency OF the service will be mater
tally increased.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
VERMONT ATTHE INAUGURATION,
Arrangements for the Washington Trip
Made by Vermont's Commissioner,

Arrangements for the Washington Trip
Made by Vermont's Commissioner,
Arrangements have been completed
by Col Julius j. Estey, of BrattleborO
the inauguration committee for this
State, for the trip to Washington next
March OF the Vermont party, which has
engaged quarters at the Hotel Maltby.
The Vermonters will reach the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad depot in Jersey City over
the Central Vermont Line via the New
London Road and the Norwich Line Of
steamers. Inauguration excursion rates
through to Washington have been made
from all points IN Vermont, and those
persons who have Joined Col. Estey's
party, intending to go via New London,
should notify him az soon as possible
what stateroom accommodations they
will require on the Norwich Line OF
steamers. The through excursion rates
range from $l3 80 at St.Albans 10 FL 80
at BrattleborO' for round trip tickets
with time limit going from Vermont
point, from Thuraday, Feb %, to arrive
in Washington until March 4, inclusive,
and good to return TO arrive at destina-
ton points until Mlrch s, inclusive,
Col. E5tey suggests TO members OF the
Vermont party advlsability of leaving
the State on Thursday morning, so that
they may arrive IN Washington on Fri
day afternoon, and thereby avoid the
great rush OF travel which will occur
later. The Central Vermont and other
roads in the State will run through cars
to New London on the mail trains on
Thursday and Friday OF the week pre-
ceeding inauguration week, and it is ex
pected that special cars will be provided
Tor the party over the Pennsylvania
Railroad. The Vermont contingent will
probably number 100 persons, including
Governor Dillingham; aud staff, Lieuten-
tant Governor Woodbury., and State
officers, ex Governor j. George Smith.
E. J, Omsbee. Samuel y. PIngree, John
l.. Barstow, Roswell Farnham, Rejheld
Proctor, the Chicago delegates. Chair
man Page and the members ofthe Re.
publican State Committee, and many Of
the leading Republicans of the SBte.
The party will also include about 80
ladies. the wives and daughters OF the
visiting yermonters,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
FOR the NEW CHUKcH.
Ar1i Mn.Ict M,.icrrI

On Thur day. and Friday evenings.
Jan. Il ard IL, in Free Library hall for
the benefit Of the new Catholic Church,
MJore's Cr ,ichrompticon will give an
enteTu inment ustrating the scenery
and MUSIC Of Ireland also scenes in
America. England. PaIi'. Venice. Ger
% my. ancient and modern Rome.
There " III be descrp i've LECTURE ard
wonderful Transitions with dramatic
effects. Prof. H. &. Moore. the prince
Of corjurors appears in his novel and
original entertainment. enttl d an even
irg OF mystery. or spiri'uslism on done.
dpring which he will intro6pce many
new and start ng III Illusions, I'm nR
whibh will re found the wonderful
chgpeau. animated sphere, Aving coins,
mysierifus parssol, maRiciln's bar X.
llughi' skeleton. Zach evening".
programme will be DISTINCT, and good
hru es are expected.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
w est Arlington.

We were sorry to note the prevalence
of HorbuS Sdbbdticus Sunday sickness).
among our usual congregation last Sab
bath.
Oscar Teffts father of Greenwich.
spent a week with him recently.
The young people surprised Miss Fan
ME Haskin last Friday evening.
Mlss Fannie Mckee ia studying music
with Miss Aurie Hanaman.
Roads remain in a very sticky, un-
pleasant condition.
FL. G. Tiff spent the holidays with
his parents.
The C. l.. S. C. have weekly meetings
now
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
Remington Centre

Hall Mccullough, son of Gen. J. q.
Mccullough. spent his holiday vacation
as the guest of his cousin, Deming Hall.
at North Bennington. Sylvester, anoth.
er cousin, son OF Martin h.. Deming of
Arlington, was also present, making a
trio Of young men, of whom their par
ents may be proud. Hunting, skating.
riding and driving lent aid to their en-
Joyment, and but for the insufliciency OF
snow, sleigh riding would have added TO
its charms. Some fine part idges was
the result Of their well aimed rifles. and
a portion Of the game young Mccullough
took with him to New York, a trophy ~
their skill in the beautiful recreation Of
of gaming. A visit of the young gen.
tlemen to their r. lttives and friends in
Bennington Center made many hearts
glad.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

1t will be noticed that in the reply of
Mr.. McEwan to Mr.. A. X. Richie, there
was not the slightest denial of his au-
thorship of the letter in question, nor of
the statements made therein, and his
failure to make such denial, under the
circumstances, is a virtual admission of
their truthfulness.
Il was not supposed that the circular
sent for the purpose of ascertaining the
authenticity and correctness of his letter
contained therein, was issued by him,
but the letter itself published in the
BANNER) with all its damaging facts, he
does not deny,
Attempt at personal defamation is no
reply to these stubborn facts.
L, P. NORTON,
General Agent Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
A Bank Election,

The Bennington County National
b Ins, of which we spoke recently al
having eni 'yed prosperous year, held
its annual meeting Tuesday. The fol
lowing comprises the officers and Board
of Directors for the year ensuing.
Chas. Thatcher, Pres. S. NJ. Sibley
V. Pres: j T. Shurlltff. |. f. Paddock
w. E Hawke, |. E. Gibson, G E Hough.
ton, D F. Squire, E. D. Fillmore. Di-
rectors; Clement II Cone, cashier: Chas
II. Dewey, teller; j. T. Shurteff, dis
count clerk.
Mr.. |. f. Gibson was elected to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Geo
A. Wood. These resolutions were unan
Imously adopted
WHEREAS it has pleased Divine Provi.
dence TO remove from our midst ont
upon whom we were accustomed to rely
in our daily business relations, There
fore
Resolved, That IN the death Of George
Arson Wood, director OF this banh
and our associate in its Board of Direc-
'Ors for many years, we recognize the
removal and loss to US of man OF ster-
ling integrity, of sound financial ability
influential as a cit zen OF this commun
ity and a genial gentleman in all the
varied relations of life.
ResOlUed, That these resolutions bt
spread upon our records, a copy furnish
ed to the family Of our deceased friend
and associate, and that their substance
be printed in the newspapers Of the
tow II Of Bennington.
MANCHESTER CENTER,
The Factory Point n ltiOnal Bmb
elected the following dire ctors A L
Graves. NJ. s CuIhurn, ID. S. Wilson
GeJrSr W Farwe l. William, RO, t, John
Curl aud h l.. Wyman. The directors
organ $ by eiectIng Allen l. Graves
president; d $ W leon. vice president
and lmes p. Back, casl r.
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North PownaI,

Wa ter n Gallup, age l 1 years ana II
months, son of Charles Gallup, died Fri
day OF diphtherla. The funeral services
were held IN Sunday at the church.
This inierment took place Saturday,
Joseph Perkins is very sick with typhoid
fever,-Pownal Lodge, F. and A. NJ,
expect to give social this week Friday
evening.-Mrs Maggie Stllman is visit
ing in Troy Mary Briggs has
been visiting in North Adams. Miss
Emma Bnrgus, formerly of this place,
has been visiting friends here.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

tB~Card of thanks.-The surviving
family of the late VIM. II. r Ibertson
desire tie extend thanks TO the many
kind friends who assisted in the burial
of loved husband and father. To all
who helped them in their hours Of troub
lie and efflict!on are thanks due and
hereby rendered
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
Banner and n. Y, Daily Press
ONLY $500.
The Press has the Largest Circulation Oh
any Republican Daily.
c. A. PIERCE, PUBLISHER.

The President has approved the regu-
lations made by the Civil Service Com,
mission providing for the extension OF
the civil service rules to the railway
mail service, With the exception OF the
General Superintendent and the Assist
ant General Superintendent, all the EN-
nlovees will came under these ru'es,an
anno,ntments to the service will be made
in accordance with the civil service reg
nIations. II is provided that transfers
of clerks NAV be made from the class''
fed Postoffice and to the Postothce Ds'
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Woodland.

The days are beautiful and short. but
there is not snow enough for the lum-
bermen.
Mr., and Mrs, f. A. Gleason are visit.
ing in Wilmington.
George Adams Is back again, his faith.
er is better.
A. w. Hagsr's little child is better.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
POwnal.

The Exchange Hotel exchanges land
lords, H B. Kent of No. Adams put
chasing the interest of NJ. Goodin.
Extra services will be held at the Bap-
fist Church this week Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Friday evenings.
Benz. KimbaIl was buried Saturday
from his home. His death was from
typhoid fever.
New chairs to The number of $50 sr-
rived for the Methodist parlors this
week.
One Of the finest dramas is under
preparation by an amateur club here.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
SIXTH CORPS BADGE WITH 4
HISTORY.

Mr. S. A. Mallory of this ii lage, 8
veteran Of the Uuinn army. formerly d
member Of ca. A. h, Vt, Is the reclp-
lent Of IA SIKH Corps badge which he
lost IN a rebel prison in Milan, Ga. in
1864 He was captured June 23l, 1864
and released Feb. 2Sth, 1865. The badge
has upon its face the bat ties the 4th
Regiment were in up to the time Just
before starting on the campaign of the
Wilderness in which Mr.. Mallory was
captured as foil Jws: Lees Mills Will
ans urgh, Seven Days Battle before
X chmond, Bull Run. South M.untaiD,
Antielam, Frederick, burgh, First, S, c.
Ond and Third Get ysbu'g Funkslown.
Rappidan Stat on and NJ ne Run. The
badge is well preserved, The New York
Sun last August contsined an advertise
menG giving the name engraved on the
back, IS. A. Mallory, Co. A., All VT"
and also the battles engraced on its face.
Mr. Mallory answered this and the ad
vertiser, Mr.. Reuben B. Wilson, Jr.. of
New York city, wrote to the town clerk
OF WoOdford, the Safe Treasurer and
Others for Identification of the claimant.
In sending on the precious rel c
Mr.. Wilson writes the following letter
ut pffords me much pleasure t. answer
your letter. Mr.. Cephas A.
Block Of Hathevi;l BIrnwell Co.. SC,
who was an uncle OF mine am very sorry
to say has been numbered among those
beneath the sod for two years.
1t was tnen that his widow gave me the
badge and | advertised 1t in several OF
the Southern papers, and whsn | came
here last MAJ wrote several letters to
Washington, and to Woodford, VT.
where heard you hailed from"
Mr.. Wilson will take no compensation
and one CID solder is tonight a happy
man,
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70 Mt. Anthony Lodge holds its reg
ular communication next Tuesday even
ing. Work may be expected. This
Lodge is soon to give a grand charity
festival in Masonic hall, which will be
looked forward to, and numerously at
tended by those fortunate enough to re-
ceive invitations.
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BILLY, PEASE HERE.

Last week we gave an account OF the
burglary bt South Snaftshury. also the
particulars Of The capture of the leader
of the gang, Ri " Pele an old offender
and two others, one Of whom was Glow
Of North Bennington.
On Monday Prase was brought to Ben
ningIon and is know in Jail. II is ssid
that he intended soon to ship the mex
perienced and week.kneed pals with
whnome he was then working, and in
company with two u Ter and more dsr-
ing companions, crack The North Ben
ninst)n Bank, ana even descent upon
Bennington had been quite seriously
contemplated, The weak .kneed" pals
are 10th wanted for a term in New
York State penal Institutions and can.
not now be brt pght here. but it is safe
t. 'av that they will he made TO suffer
the V rmort penalty 10 duetime. There
was no. as much taken from the store
of VIM p. Mtttison & Co. If South
Sha'tshnry, as WIS at fret reported. hui
murr than some napers had IT, The
MON WIS about $500 n / a lot Of cllth-
ing and other artIcl - making the ag-
gregpte considerable more. The officers
Of Troy and Bennington are entitled to
great c pdi' for the manner they pursued
there offenders and fur heir prompt
capture.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

tT- Mt. Anthony Chapter, No. |, Or
der Eastern Star, holds its next convo-
cation Wednesday evening, Jan. l6 b..
Work is expected and collation. to fol-
low
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

Mrs Char lltte 7. Matteson, wife of
Capt. AlansUn Matleson died on FRIDAY
evening last, of congestion OF the lungs,
after short illness. Her maiden name
was Hall, and she was born in Arlington
near the SALISBURY line, in May, 1909.
She united with the Baptist Church in
the Rhode island district, North
SALISBURY, forty eight years ago, and
upon the dissolution Of that church her
membership was transferred to the
church OF the same faith at the Centre.
Mrs Matieson was well known through
out SALISBURY, and notwithstanding
the stormy weather her funeral was
largely attended on Sunday morning
last. Rev Mr.. wilkins officiated, and
the solemn services were rendered still
more impressive 10y the appropriate mu-
steal St lotions Sung by the Baptist choir
Mis- B-rlhs Bottum, organist. The
death of Mrs. Maiteson removed from
the community Christian woman.
whose long life was marked by gentle
ness, kit dness and love.
At the annual meeting Of the BApti,
Church on Monday, Jan. 7th, II. B. Bot.
tum was reelected church clerk and
treasurer, position he has accepiably |
al ed for many years. Geo b. Dunlap
was chosen Sund " school superinien.
lent, and II NJ BIttum, assistant SUI
pei intendeDt. Other appointments re-
main the same as last year
A number Of our young people plan
ned and carried out surprise party
IN Tuesday ev, ming Miss "Clemmie"
ind Master Clarence Niles were found
It home. aud the unexpected callers
yere Hospitality entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Burr Nj IS, who know Just how to
eceiye comp ny and make 81 visitors
eel happy.
The drama THE stolen will. together
with . laughahl e farce will be pres ,nte6
~ the Young Peoples Society on the
.Yenin OF Jan. 2a5, at Social Hall.
w.. S hS, des intends leaving, this
week, for Minnesota. We wish him un.
usual good fortune wherever he NAV
oca.e.
Farmers in the Wes'ern part of town
we're ploughinR last week. Monday and
tuesday Ut this week we're like April
days,
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PIrst Baptist church

Season tickets for the course Of ente--
tainments beginning with reading Nv
Prot Frank Bradford. Friday, Jan. IS.
for sale at f. L Nichols and +. N.
Squire's. Price 500. Purchase at once,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

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