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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-02-06
A CONFEDERATE COLoNEL,s BLUFF

Just after the war there was a crowd
of us in the billiard room of hotel one
evening, and among the "touchy" South
erners was Col. Gray of the Tennessee
troops He was said to be a due ist,
dead shot, fearless man, and all that,
and was therefore held in awe. Among
those present was a long, lean, typical
Yankee, who had come down TO smell
out cotton He looked humble ana
harmless, and had been hustled around
good deal without losing his temper
By some accident in moving about he
bumped the colonel, and the latter
promptly wheeled on him with
Sir, you are as clumsy as an OK"
Don't get riled, kurnel; didn't
mean to-" was the reply.
1t was a good time to bluff, and the
colonel drew himself up and replied
Then apologize, sir apologize al
once =
II said l didn't mean it, and didn't,
but amt going to crawl, you know.
"Who are you, sir"
"Well meow, Pm Isaac Williams, and
who might you be? p
"You have insulted me, sir There's
my card"
| Williams took the paeteboard, looked
it all over, slowly read the name, and
turned to the colonel with
Have We got any cotton to sell, kur-
mel If so, I'm your hucklebery.
"If you have friend let him consult
with the major here ~ replied the fire
eater.
Some one explained to the Yankee
that he had been challenged, and he
scratched his head whistled his surprise,
and following the colonel to the bar he
said
"See here, kurnel, I don't want this
blame thing hanging over me all night
and disturbing my sleep. Let's have il
out now"
He fished up a Remington from his
right rip pocket, a second from his left
and handing one to the colonel he ad-
vanced his right foot aud said :
"Toe to toe, kurnel, and muzzle &c
breast. That guarantees sure work and
no fooling. Somebody count five and
then Wen begin the skirmish, My will
has been made for two years and
reckon the papers will inform Hammer
how turned up my toes"
The colonel took the revolver, started
to advance his foot, drew it back, turned
as white as snow, and laying the weapon
on the bar, walked out of the place with
out a word 10 any one. The Yank had
raised him out of the game.-Ne,1 York
| Sun.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-02-06

At midnight the other night patrol
man found a man lying on the grass I'M
der a tree in the Randolph street park,
and he reused him up with
Come, mister, no one is allowed to
sleep here"
but l have a gaod excuse" replied
the man.
"What is it p
"See that house oyer there 7 Well,
please do me the favor to go and ring
the bell and ask if William Dockey is al
home"
The officer assembled the steps and rang
the bell. A head was thrust out of an
open chamber window and a female
voice commenced
Now, who is there"
Madam" replied the officer, is Will
liam Dockey at home p
"No, sir. and don't expect him until
daylight |" snapped the woman. and at
the same moment bowlful of waller de.
scended on the officers head and half
drowned him.
"Well." said the man on the grass, as
the dripping officer came uD, you see
how it is, don't you ! I'm Dockey.
That's Mrs. Dockey."
IL think l see," replied the officer.
"You can remain where you are"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-02-06
Does ExperIencel Count

Itdoes, in every line Of business, es-
pecialIy in compouDdIng and preparing
medicine. This 10 illustrated in thu
great superiority of Hoods Sarsaparilla
over other preparations, as shown by the
remarkable cures it has accomplished,
The head of the firm Of G. l. Hood &
Co. is a thoroughly competent and ex-
perieDced pharmacist, having devoted
his whole life to the study and actual
preparation of medicines. He is also a
member of the Massachusetts, Pharma-
ceutal Associatiods, and continues
actively devoted to supervising the prep
Grafton Of and managing the business
connected with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hence the superiority and peculiar
merit Of Hoods Sarsaparilla is built upon
the most substantial foundation. In it's
preparation there is represented all the
knowledge which modern research in
medical science has developed, COM
bined with long experience, FRAMEWORK
and experiment. II is only necessary TO
give this medicine fair trial to realize
it's great curative value.
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MIR LEE,s RErENrIvE mEmQRY.

The initiative and retentive powers OF
the Chinese mind have long been proven
bal, aud they are but rarely questioned,
but kindhearted lady who undertook
to base her efforts to educate young
Chinaman upon those faculties had her
long established belief badly shattered.
There are score or more of ladies OF
means and leisure in this city who are
greatly devoted to the cause of the Chi
nese and they devot a large share OF their
time to educate and ChTistianize the
heather Sons of the Celestial Empire
who find their way to this city. A Mrs
Brownie, who lives in West Philsdel-
phia, is one of the latest additions to this
corps of philanthropic ladies', and her
first effort was an experiment in teach
ing the English language by a method
of her own devising, Her pupil was
bright looking Chinaman named Wing
Shuen Lee.
To carry out her plan of teaching En-
glIsh in object lessons, Mrs Brownie,
took young Lee out to the Geological
Garden, thinking that his interest in the
animals would be sufficient to fasten in
his memory what she might desire to
say about them. This is the way she
proceeded:
Wing, this is an elephant, the largest
land animal"
"Yes. Helephant. He heap big"
"Thls is a camel from Arabia. He can
go may days without water"
"Yes. Camel can go long 'thout
water.
Here is a monkey. The monkey
lives in tree, and swings by his tail.
tnH ina fran
"Now, YIng, that animal in the water
is a seal. His skin makes nice cloak. y
"Um. He sleal, Him make belly
good coat"
"And this is a COW. She is tame and
gives milk; and this is hen. The hen
lays eggs" This kind Of antiphonal SER
vice was conducted by Mrs. Brownie
until she had gone the rounds of the
garden. Meeting Head-Keeper Byrne
on the way. she introduced Wing Lee to
him, and told the Chiuaman that he
watched all the animals and saw that
they we're properly fed and cared for
Then she sat down and endeavored tC
draw from her pupil the informa ion she
had impaired to him.
Now, Wing, she began, 'can you tel
me what elephant is p
Alter moment OF retiectlon, hing re-
piled, with a thoughtful air: "LelephanI
he little animal, heap long tail; climbs
guess, ="
Mrs. Brownie kindly corrected Wing
erroneous impressions and started anew
with her catechism.
The hen. Wing. Do you remember
what told you about the hen ?"
Wing did not answer at once, but bur
led himself in thought for two minutes
and then began
~ know him hen. He heap big, gif
milk. He hat one tail front, one tail
back. De-"
But Mrs. Brownie did not wait for
any further revelation concerning the
hen. She led Ying away from the
Garden, and as they passed out through
the gate the ticket-seller heard the
Extraordinarily ask "Him mon
key libin water or lay eggs Miss Blown
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" Consider DR.. Green's Nervura the
Most Wonderful Remedy Ever
Discovered"

My wife, Sarah e. Dill, was paraiyzed three
years ago, and vas in very low condition. She
had commissions coming on at the same time
every mon h, hich were so severe that we
expected at she would never come out of
some oft IN. Since that time she was under
the treatm for IS months of a first-class ply
stefan, who became discouraged and finally al
lowed her to uss DIR, Greene's Nervura,
which she has been taking ever since. She has
neUer had conuulsion or am symptoms Of one
since she h gdH using his medicine she is gain.
ing rapidly in health and strength, and is
able to be about the house and yard and do some
light work 1 consider DIR. Greencs Nervura the
most wonderful remedy that was ever dis
covered.
JOHN c. DILL,
Old Bridge, Madison Township,
Middlesex Co., n. j.
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Related North Pownai.

Miss l. NJ. Brownell of Chicago is Wis
iting her father and friends for few
months.
Mrs. Copeland is We III with The
Grippe.
Mathew Roach, Jr.. has been appoint
ed receiver aud will take charge Of the
affairs Of the lodge of Rachabites, W hich
suspended short time ago.
j. u. Bates will build a store on the
George Perkins lot.
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A manufacturer of condensed milk
was recently arrested for selling adul-
terated milk. So goodbye to pure con-
dense milk. 1t seems to be next to i'm
possible to escape adulteration OF any
thing that we eat or wear.
Clothes are hung out to dry quicker
by using j. c. Davis Old Soap than any
other.
Keep your land covered by some kind
IT crop that will act as a mulch and
prevent the ammonia in the soil from
escaping, while by keeping he surface
moist it facilitates the absorption Of
nitrogen from the atmosphere.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-02-06

My son hadbcen troubled with epilepsy. loss Of
appetite, and had no ambition to do anything,
After trying several remedies he took DR.. Greenes
Nervura. and can truly say thar ii made him a
nelC boy. The ats have left him, his 'Clt'le sys
tenn is bnHt up dnei0, and he is enjoying perfect
health. 1t is the best medicine ever used,
and after irving others find it has no equal.
MR. W. SCHUM,
70 West 43d, ST., New York City.
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pocket and went home a poorer and 3
wiser man. That night his wife found
the gaIters in her husbands coat, and
there was a scene in the household.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-02-06
FALLING SICKNESS AND ST.
VITUS' DANCE.
Rp,,ep,,c and other Fits

For years cure for Epilepsy and other Fits
caused by disease of the nerves has been sought
1t is now conceded by physicians, druggists and
the people that the long-needed remedy has been
found IN Dr. Greene's Neryura, which has, by
curing thousands of cases, proved that it is an
absolute specific for these nervous complaints
1t is a harmless vegetable remedy, and sure
and positive cure for all nervous diseases.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-02-06

Dr. CIR ne, the famous specialist in the cure of
nervous d chronic Diseases of IS West 14th
street, Now York, can be consulted free of
charge, personally or by letter.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-02-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them CastoriA
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DIR. Moore, in the Sanitary Era says
barrel of kerosene oil, poured into a
hole ten feet deep will contsminste the
water in every well within a quarter of
a mile of it, 30 as TO make it apparent to
the taste.
Keep writing materials handy, and
encourage letter writing by your child
rem. 1t will do them good and relieve
some of the tediousness of the farm il
they will write short essays on the cur
rent topics of the day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-10-03
PERSONAL.

Ne and MrA II. p. Porter and Mr.. and Mrs.
y. \. Donaldson, OF Camp sybl, are ct the
n and Mra William Everett and Mr.. s. c.
Aekenoeck, Of Waseca, Mimi. are at the Sno-
taalmie.
n Edward Won Tobel leaves this morning
y Ushioruia on two weeks business trip
=. J. I. Mcdonald and Mr.. N. ]. Maloney. Of
lllensburg, are at the Diller.
sspnin and Mrs II. X. Strive. of Port Town.
md are ct the Arlington
" !onn W. Lansing and Mr.. D. W. Taylor, Of
sNi City, are al the Dller.
~ D. Smith, of Lowell, is among the guests
y Tie Diller. '''
Rainier
senator Parkinson, OF whatcom. IL at the Sno.
saalmiA
" :. 4 Scott, Of Chicago, is at the Arlington.
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JAPANESE WEDDING.
Highly Successful Entertainment In th.
Armory.

Highly Successful Entertainment In the
Armory.
Last night japanese wedding was held in
the Armory-not real wedding, bat enough
ike the genuine article to bring out large
number OF Seattie's most prominent society
people. The entertainment, which was CON-
pletely successful, was for the benefit OF the
fund for the rectory Of 81. Marks church. The
stage had been hung with oriental splendor.
and room formed, the walls OF
which were OF japanese curtains, screens ana
rugs, the latter from the collection OF Mrs Ellis;
above was q huge parasol, from the ed ge OF
which Was suspenaed circle of coiorid paper
lanterns The costumes were brilliant, and the
whole ceremony was In exact imitation OF the
and the drinking of tea
clever speech Of Introduction. He introduced
several local and political nits which excited
much laughter. During the ceremony Miss
Bray, accompanied by Miss Grace Mosier on
the guitar, sang from the "Mikado" the beauti-
ful solo, "Braid the Tress." The bride was Miss
Anna Furth. Miss Mosier took the part
OF her mother, and Mrs. Harrell, the
gToom's mother. Others who took
part - bridemaids were Miss Kimball, Miss
Carter. Miss Jessie Carter, Miss Nellie Henry,
Miss Filkins. Miss Meta Hunt, Miss Mamie
Spencer, Miss Jingle and Miss Semple. Mr..
Nichols was the groom, and the other men were
Mr. Carter, Mr.. F. B. Wrestling. Mr.. Caldwell.
MI Jackson. Mr. Berry. Mr.. Strange, Mr.. Har-
ringfon, Mr.. Riley and Mr.. Myers.
After the interesting ceremony was over
dancing began, and later in the evening re-
ireshments were served.
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PASSENGER LISTS.

BAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1.-The following pas
sengers sailed today on the steamer Umat.lla:
For Eeattle-T. w. Weisshoar, William Ma.
hone, Charles Hewerin, FL. Porterguse, Miss F..
A. Herlesan, B. B. Bennett and wife, job NJ.
Seaman, w. ]. Winner, Joseph Comstock and
wife. Mrs. Nelson, Lille Nelson, Annie Nelson.
D. Hamburger, H. Burg, o. E. Pettuns, A. E.
Hall, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. HALEY, Mrs. Marshall,
G. A. George and thirty others.
For victoria-H. J. Morton and wife. Mrs E.
Brown and two childr n. Emily Brown, Edgar,
Brown. william CUNNINGHAM and wife. c. E.
Redfern, Miss K. Dennis, w. E. Chambers, Mrs.
w. T. Dalton and two children, Mrs D. Heal,
R. II. Bendie, E, Cook, Simeon Nlcks. Ella
Nicks. T. w. Kingsmill, G. B. Edwards Miss NJ.
Daniel, Miss Daniel, Miss Taylor, William Job,
G. Robert. Wang Sin Lun, Waane Wig Lind.
For Port Townsend-Miss Dora Dean, Mrs. F.
r. Bryant, F. Cotter, P. Jacobovies James
Sutherland. B. 8. Pettygrove and wife, Mrs. w.
E. Stealus. Miss Nettie Swesey, C. Ford and wife
H. Hinley.
For Tacoma-W. Reese. 8. : :. Maud Hart
well, H. T. Wing and wife, J. >. 5nargent, w
Donovan.
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North Yakima News.

NORTH YAKIMA, Oct L-lspeciaI. THE
granting OF rightof-way through the Yakima
reservation will permit the Northern Pacific &
Yakima Irrigation Company to push right along
with their work. The surveys have been made
to the boundary of the reservation, where the
water will be piped across the Yakima river at
an elevation OF 100 feet
Kansas City parties are now here and have
decided upon establishing ct North Yakima a
private bank. loan and mortgage company
They propose to operate all over the state and
have selected this location on account of ito
centIality and the amount of push and energy
being displayed by the citizens in forcing the
town ahead. Yakima has never shown greater
indications OF life. and real estate is rapidly
changing hands.
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"INGOMAK."
The Cordray- Wass Company at the Mad.
ison street Theater.

The Cordray- Wass Company at the Mad
iSon street Theater.
"Ingomar" q heroic drama in FIVE acts, was
given last night at the Madison Street theater
by the Cordray.Wass Company with admirable
regard to ell details. The well-selectei COM
pany surprised the clientale by their work. which
is above criticism. Miss Essie TittelI as Par
thenia, in speech. attitude, defamation, in fact
everything that gives life and power TO dra-
matte acting, was all through the ideal
Parthenia o. the author. Mr.. French's lingo
mar was equally commendable ell through as
specimen of manly vigorous acting. Ii is GER
tainly his best character. The
Pollydor of Sam Morris was
satisfactory piece OF sctlng. His character work
is sood and is never msrred by overseeing. Mr..
]. r. Bronson satisfied the demands OF his part
acceptaoly. The subordinate characters were
we'll and carefully rendered. The costumes
were elegant and appropriate. "Ingomar" viii
be repeated tonight tomorrow matinee and
evening.
AS these are positively their last performances
here, anyone wishing to enjoy tigst-class enter
tsinmens al popular prices should avail them
selves of the opportunity.
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HUNDREDS ARE VISITING THE DOCTORS
DAILY

The first three months free OF charge. staff
OF eminent physicians and surgeons are in
Seattle. and are permanently located at their
residence, No. l,4is Second street. near Pike
All who visit these doctors before October 1
will receive services for the first three months
free The only favor desired Is recommends
treat every variety OF disease and oeformity
but will not accept ineurable cases. If your
malady Is beyond all hope they will frankly tell
You so, also caution you against spending more
money for useless treatment Patients will
please not take offense If rejected as incurable
During the past four weeks L ST. invalids visited
the doctors and out OF this number COS were
rejected a. incurable. Remember Office hours
and go early, as the Offices are crowded from
morning till night. Once hours, 9 a. m, to 8
.. m. Saturday. 10 q m. 10 .. m.
p S. The doctors have extended the time to
October 10, in order to accommodate the many
who could not see them last month
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LUCKY BELL.
He Profits by the Misunderstanding Of


nm Order.
William Bell. . young man about Is years
old, well-dresssd and nice appearing. 10 wanted
by the authorities for passing fraudulent
checkA
The officers were frat notified of the young
mans criminal actions about twelve days
ago. Ono Sunday evening he went into the
New England hotel. on Front street,
near Washington. and writing . check for
20 on Dexter Horton Co.'s bank, he presented
II 70 the proprietor. James Weir. The amount
being small and Bell looking quits respectable
the check was honored.
Monday morning the check, with Others, was
sent to the bank to be cashed. but the Bell check
was returned and on the back was the following
little note to James Weir, IT,. bookkeeper It the
hot l:
mo good. This IL not the Arst check that has
come In here against this man. We want 70
End him. also"
Chief Monroe was Immediately notified and
the officers were given . description OF the
man, and told TO arrest him on sight Wednes-
day evening Bell again showed up at the New
England hotel, and the proprietor charged him
with obtaining money under false pretenses
The you man claims that it was mistake
on his part: that he had no money in Horizons
bank, but that hes did have deposit in the
Puget Sound Savings bank. He promised TO
call again next morning ct 9 O'Clock and
make good the deficiency, and went away.
When he appeared yesterday morning, Chief OF
Police Monroe was on hand. placed him under
arrest and took him to headQuarter, where he
would now be were 1t not for misunderstand.
ing OF order,.
Ea-ly In the afternoon . lady with two little
children, who said her name was Bell, and
claimed to have been deserted BY her husband.
w. H. Bell, about two weeks ago, called on the
chief to ascertain II it was her husband who
was behind the bars. The chief directed Ben
Stretch. one OF the most trusted officers on the
force, to bring the prisoner up He was taken
into the private office, and short consultation
was held, the woman failing to identify him ~
her husband. He was taken out into the office
where Officer Stretch was waiting. Monroe
turned the man over to the policeman and
ordered him to clock him W"
The order was indistinct. The oficer thought
it was, "Let him co." and allowed the suspect to
walk ont Of the room. and he has not since been
seen.
II was fully four hours after his release before
the blunder was discovered. At $50 o'clock
Officers Corbett and Stretch were sent out to
bring in the man, and were instructed not to
give ND the search.
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BREvITIES.

~ nsif OF the bride at the Japanese
s,ne al the Armory last night was said to
. sas. Deen done by Japanese hairdressers 90
49, was the original copied. It was, how.
~ ei' zone q the fashionable hairdrsssiug par
IA Belle Couture" SIS Columbia street.
a.. .so nomesteads aud four pre- mp,ions were
= the United States land Office yesterday.
uscal aud literary concert at the Taylor
s'ss alonai church On Friday evening
,a sas oouy OF Samuel o. Howard. the carpenter
nv vas Killed at Utsalady a few days ago, has
So 80 emoalmed by u dertakers Bonney &
49,. and viii be sent to Augusta, Me-, for
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TI,LIONAIRE'S WILL.
IT. Proceedings In the
Hill Estate.
IN DAY IN THE COURTS
- : Building Contract-Kirk-
vesl succsssful I'm Two Suite
/. New Complaints Filed.

-. noaoeaeys IN suits before the superior
SeA hardly gotten over the election ex-
Se yesterday. and only . few cases were
1ofore the three judges.
2SS IN Of the late W. G. Hill was filed In the
;5.n1 court BY John Il. Elder. the attorney
T ~ e1aasa The will devises all property,
s;ss6 refoonai, 70 his wife. Alice 8 Hill, who
S@n1d = executrix therein. 1t was made on
- ~ AZ Of December. 1883. After the win
1870 In this county probate proceedings
u hed thereon ~ Warrington, d. C.,where
~ xenced owned large amount of property.
4 MN n John Belisle It sl.-Foreclosure
Es~1rnee: execution ordered on $500
WARNER VS.. RANKE.
=. $40 Of DAM i Warner va. Otto Ranke was
= noos important case heard by Judge STRAIT
q ne plaintiff in this action claims &3,019
- the defendant, alleging that he was an in
ss1pdenl contractor and should be paid by
ssste. 1anke claims that he and Warner
.,ned together to take contract In thr name
. Rauke for the construction Of the Bowman
,.l6lnw and Warner was to do the woodwork
i ihe sum Of $s,o19. The jury retired 1t II 80
E61etk and we're ut all day.
NEW SUITS FILED.
1nfeld Smith Company died suit against
K r ensw, to recover $64.5a. alleged to be due
/ r plnistG
PROBATE COURT PROCEEDINGS
r1nis 81 Patrick Fagan-Petition for letters OF
lninistniion; hearing set for October II.
I q Idienship Of James Fares-Bond OF guar
- lled and order approving same.