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HYDE PARK. Aug. I. 1891

Hon. j. Gregory Smith, st. Adams, VI.
Ny DEAR GovERNoR:-Owing to my
attendance upon the annual encampment
of the G. A. r. at Detroit the past week,
have been somewhat tardy in my ac-
acknowledgement of your esteemed favor of
31st ultimo, touching Senator Edmunds'
successor.
Since receipt of Senator Edmunds's
letter rendering his resignation, have
been in receipt of letters in large num-
bers from distinguished citizens of Yer
mont, as well as from sons of Vermont
residing in other States, urging their
views as to the successorship, but among
them all, think no one has been more
numerously, cordially or influentially
urged than "the old War Governor" The
supposed critical condition of your health
has, of late, caused change in the views
of many who desired you as their first
choice; but the fact that such a large
number of the best citizens of our State
desired your appointment, must be, am
sure, exceedingly gratifying to you.
Permit me to assure you that your
suggestions as to the appointment will be
carefully considered and given due
weight. am very anxious to meet the
wishes of the good paople of Vermont in
this matter, and feel confident that shall
soon have such consensus as will leave
me in no doubt as to my duty.
desire to assure you of my high ap-
probation of your expressions of per-
sonal regard and remain, with much re-
spect, your obedient servant,
CARROLL S. PAGE.
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not his fault. His successor, who by his
cunning antics bids fair to fill his place
in the household, is a little black-nosed
pug dog five months old. His length
overall" would not be over one foot His
name is Cricket" and he would make
the spryest cricket get around lively to
beat him. Cricket is bright, engaging
little dog and will make many friends if
somebody does not step on him by mis-
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Bennington Centre.

There will be a memorial service at
the Old First church, Aug. 16, at 4
o'clock p. m. All singers are cordially
requested to mass themselves in the
choir gallery and assist in the service of
praise, without fnruher invitation. They
will be led by Fred N. Squire. The
tunes are all familiar, viz: America,
Italian hymn, Dundee, Martyr, Ham
burgh, Nuremburg, Coronation, Old
Hundred" There will be short address
by Mr.. Severance and possibly some
others will speak.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-08-14

The New York World compliments
Secretary Proctor for his idea of enlist
ing Indians into the United States army.
The BANNER advanced the idea several
years before Secretary Proctor took it
up and successfully carried it out. He
did not originate the movement and
would be the last man to claim to have
done so.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-08-14

natural science at the academy of Nat
ural Science in New York.
Winston Stephens, who has been en-
ployed as clerk at William P. Mattison's
store for the past fifteen months, left for
his home in Florida last week. The va
cancy has been filed by L. Risden of
Dandy.
Mrs. Bennett and two children of
Troy, N. Y, are visiting Rev. and Mrs.
AnsOn Hawkins and their friends. Miss
Adelia Smalley Of Troy is a guest of her
sister, Mrs. Hawkins.
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DIED.

Bennett, daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Frank BEN
nett, aged years August 3, infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Bennett.
HowE.-In Hoosick, N. Y, August l, Martin
Howe, aged 26.
TIFFANY-In Bennington. Aug. 9th, Amos
Tiffany, aged "a years.
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A q. CUTLER, Dentist.
Successor to Or. S. B. Pike.

buCC6bsUI 70 OT' o. D. IAO'
AL operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices,-
NV aim will be give entire satisfaction to all
cases submitted to my care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without vain, when desired.
Ofice Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
37tt Vermont.
Having sod my dental practice to ORA Z.Cut-
er, gentleman of experience and ability, l be-
speak for him the same liberal patronage that has
been accorded me the past eighteen years.
DR. s. b. PIKE
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y S. GOKAY,
~. Practical Photographer.
Pictures from Minette to Lite Size. Also Sou
venirs of Bennington, VT, So views, only 75c.
27k Main Street, Bennington VT. Sey1
DIR. B. G. JENNEY. Dentist.

CSuCCESSoR TO DIR. j. N. SCRANTON.l
- Is prepared to perform all operations in Dent
strv in a thorough and workmanlike manner. Per-
ect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases submitted
his care, and at reasonable prices. Gas or
Ether administered or extracting teeth when re-
1uired. Office opposite Congregational Church
Main ST., Bennington.
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WILLIAM E. MASON, LAWRENCE M. ENNIS.
ROBT. P. BATES.

II MASON, ENNIS & BATES.
Rooms 81, 3S, SO & 40 Unity Building 70 Dear
born Street, Chicago, Ill.
Investments specially Loans OF any amount
placed upon Chicago real estate at per cent:
small loans at per cent per annum. A share Of
your business in both departments solicited. 10
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EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.

Examinations will be held in this county as fol-
lows Arlington, August 10th and 11th; Manches-
ter Centre, August 18th and 18th; West Rupert,
August oath and 25th;l Peru, Hartwellville and
Bennington, August Nth to September 9th, at
dates to be announced later.
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THE HAUNrs OF THE DLER-RAPoNDA IN WILMINGTON, VT.


hotel
birth delightful
fishing
lake. then called little known
with which seemed
lake What
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-08-14

We cutting prices all Light Weight
times prevail at the old stand of COLE BURT The Fall and
Winter Goods arriving The 90
make for hem Mr. Burt has been accommodating
and other clothing centres studying the situation
prepared to continue the high prices through the
Winter campaign Each
at close prices increases and with it trade
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For Sale.

Two rare Grandfather Clocks, made in Eng
land and Scotland Brass works and decorations.
Address "L,." 1852 Y. Prospect Street. Burliug-
ton, VT. 30t2
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THE u. s. sENATORsHIP.


We are permitted to place, before our
readers the following correspondence
touching SENATOR /ydmunds's successor,
which recently NSed between Ex-Gov-
ernor ]. Gregofy Smith and Governor
Page:
ST. ALBANs, VT, July 81, 1891.
His ErceIlency Carroll S. Page, Governor
Of Vermont, Hyde Park, VI.
MY DEAR GOvERNoR:-I am informed
from what deem reliable sources that
several of my friends in the State, in
their kindness, have written you suggest
ing my appointment to the vacancy Oc-
casioned by Senator Edmunds's resigna-
ton.
While am very grateful to my friends
for their unsolicited interest as thus man.
ifested in my behalf, am yet compelled
to adhere to the uniform course | have
pursued in the matter of the Senatorship
from the time when my honored and la
mented friend, the late Hon. Paul Dilling-
ham, so kindly urged that position upon
my acceptance after the death of Senator
Foote.
Permit me to express my decided pref
erence in selection for the position left
vacant by Senator Edmunds's resigna-
ton for Secretary of War Redfield Proc
tor, as l believe him to be most decidedly
the strongest and best man in the State
for such succession. l therefore most
sincerely hope that you may find it con-
sistent, in the discharge of the high Of
fetal duty devolving upon you, and look
ing to the manifest best interests of the
State, to confer upon him the appoint
ment to fill the existing vacancy.
Assuring you of my kind regard AMI
best wishes for your success in your adj
ministration, believe me to be, dear sir,
very truly yours,
T. GREGORY SNTTU
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HOIlSE TO RENT.

Furnished house to rent for the week of the
Centennial celebration. Inquire of
2t. JOHN II. BAHAN.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
no, The Half Has Been Told.

Colonel-Reporters are usually given
to exaggeration, put you didn't begin to
tell me one hall there is to be seen out at
THE Belmont" drove out yesterday
and tell you it is the finest place in
this vicinity. The air is pure and free
from dust and smoke; the building is
beautifully shaded; the halls and veran-
das are one-half mile in length, and
afford excellent promenades; the grove
Of sixty-acres and the two medical
springs are special attractions; their
private street car line the west Asheville
and Sulphur Springs company, will be in
operation Iuly 18th, aud then the BEL
mont" will be twenty minutes from
depot and thirty minuets from square,
Now, Mr.. Reporter, want to ask you a
question. With all OF these country ad.
vantages, what city hotel can compete
with itl
Reporter--l agree with you that whcr
their street car is running, The Bel
mont" will be on top.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
Powell Il Snider,
HOW TO MAKE MONEY

The way to make money is
to save it. Aud the way to
save it in to have your pre-
scriptions filled at Carmi-
chael's drug store. and you
will find by doing so you will
save from % to 80 per cent.
on every prescription. We
do not take goods that the
people know the price and
mark down to cost, and then
charge two prices for a pre-
scription to make up thel loss.
You know clerk hire and
house rent must be paid and
the profits must be averaged
some way. A hint to the wise
is sufficient. A full line of De-
Vault Flavoring Extracts in
stock Mr.. j. Taylor Amiss
and Mr.. Chas. W. Devaultare
with me and will be pleased
to meet their friends and GUS
toners. Don't forget the
place. Carmichael's drug
store, No. 20 South Main
street, Asheville, N. G.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20

LETTER FROM JOE ROBY.
Fix Up the ROad-Bill Nye Has
Pitched.

SKyLAND SrplNGs, n. G., June Is.
EDITOR THE CIrREN:-We paid your
progressive city visit this week, and we
were truly gratihed to see what won
dcriu change had been wrought since
we were there three years ago. We had
not time to sec the city in its entlrity, but
saw enough to convince us that Ashcvillc
is destined to be one Of the largest cities
OF the south.
Ashevilc was all risht-aiter we got
thcre-but getting there was another
question. We had good horse and
buggy, but, yc gods, what road! This
is not the road to bliss, and il we had
not been a strict member of the church our
belief is we should have INDUCED in some
cuss words. The road from here To your
city should be dressed up at once as it
can he made beautiful drive that would
lie much enjoyed this summer by your
citizens and visitors as well as ours.
Have this important matter fixed up at
once and We will ever pray, etc.
Bill Nyc has pitched" an army tent
near his cottage where he canretire from
the turmoils and noise Of our growing
city and fix up his humorous articles
that so add to the gaicty of nations.
Bonnycrest Inn will be ready in a few
days to give hearty welcome to al
who wish to spend delightful season il
Skyland.
Several beautiful cottages are now
ready for those who propose to occup,
them here this summer.
When you wish to ascent to a highe
plane come up and sniff the Skylan,
breezcs. Yours Truly,
Joe Rnby
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
A TERRIFIC COLLISION.
FOUW MEN KILLED IN THE
WRECK.

A Mail Train Was Behind Aand
.anti Ran sat Great spec d Into an
Open Svvitch-PitifuI Sirielxs Of
the Dying.
New ORLEANS, June 2O.-A collision on
the Illinois Central railroad last night
near Sauve, WAS caused by an open swith
A freight train was side tracked and
run into by the south bound fast ex.
press. -Four men were killed and six
severely injured. The killed were
Engineer W. ID. Mitchell. fireman John
Lawson and Charles Mum, all oI
McComb City, Miss. and Bill Williams
(colored) Of Hammond. La.
Wounded: Engineer Chas Coran, oI
New Orleans, about the head; postal
clerk l.. T. Binford, of Jackson, Tenn
postal clerk +. ]. Frazer, Of Trenton
Tenn; Isom Lewis, Jim Lewis, (colorcd
Of Hammond; Calvin Ncils (colorcd).
The mail train was behind time and
was running very fast when the accident
occurred. The passengers were severed,
shaken up, but none were seriously in
iurcd.
When the passenger train dashed in or
the open switch there was mighty
crash Of the two great bodies together
with the sound of grinding metal, tn,
Kissing OF escaping steam and the pitill
shricks of the wounded men.
The mail train consisted of the mai
ear, baggage, smoker, ladies coach anG
two vcstibulc sleemrs. The mail car RAJ
on top of the two engines, tearing out
he flooring and crashing in the sides
The smoker was thrown off the tracl
and the ladies' coach was partially de
rallied. Two slecpers remained on tn,
track and escaped serious injury. WheI
the engines me. the shock caused tn,
freight train to break in two and tn,
rear end was showed back several hun
drcd yards. Six cars remained ATTACHED
to the freight engine and were smashed
to pieces. Three OF them telescopcd on,
another, the nearest car to the cngin
being driven clear through the next two
There was nothing left of them bu
| splintcrs,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
ON TO RICHMOND.
The Committee Will DO There to
Look at the Streets.

Another consultation between the
aldermen and advisors and City Engi-
neer Cutshaw, of Richmond, was held
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Cutshaw has
impressed the board with his thorough
knowledge Of the paving question. 1t
was practically decided that where brick
pavement is to be put down ten.inch
bed OF sand will be laid, packed with a
Intention roller, and the bricks given a
double "tamping."
A committee was appointed at ycstcr.
days meeting of the aldermen to go to
Richmond and investigate the manner OF
paving observed in that city. The com
mlttee is composed of Mayor Blanton,
City Engineer Lee, Aldermen Reynolds,
Leonard, and Starnes, and Commissiner
Conant. This committee, with the ex.
ccption OF Mr.. Lee, left in company with
Mr., Cutshaw. OH the 2:15 train this
afternoon to execute their commission,
They will bc absent several DAYS.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20

Wouldn't you like to live until the year
A. d. 1000, Just to see the people and the
world generally Who knows but you
might, IL you observe the laws of health,
and keep the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
in full action. The best medicine known
for this is DR., Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
They are small, sugar-coated granules,
but powerful to cure; produce no nausea
or gripping; easy to take, and sure cure
for biiiousness, constipation, headache,
aud diseases produced by an inactive
liver. A convenient vcst-pockct remedy.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
neath of Mrs. Cairns.

Mrs. John Cairns, wife of the proprie
tor Of the Reems creek wooden mills, died
at her residence eight miles north Of
Asheville, yesterday about 10 O'Clock,
after an illness of only ten hours. Mrs.
Cairns Xas a native of Scotland and a
most excellent woman. She was mem
Der OF the Episcopal church, and her age
was about so years. Mrs, Cairns leaves
husband and four children, one oi
whom is the wife of James Frank, the
North Main street merchant in this city.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at
I 4 n'rlnrk
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
Academy for Dancing, Grace ana
DecOruIn.

Miss Ollie Thompson will begin her
class in dancing Monday night next, 22 !,
at $50, at hall over Weaver & MyeR
store. The instruction nights are Mon
DAYS and Wednesdays Lessons for
masters and misses on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons, at 4:30 beginning
on the 23. Sixteen lessons for SIS for each
gentleman, but for two or more children
in family 81 each, For ladies joining i'll
club of five or more, deduction will be
made.
The journals of Georgia, Florida, Vir-
giuia and North Carolina, speak OF Miss
Thompson in words OF highest commen-
dation.
All contemplating joining these classes
should be on hand promptly at the open
ing on Monday evening.
Miss Thompson is promised class
from the most select families of Asheville
| ju20d2t
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
MRs. BARNEY's LECTURE.
she Will Be AtThe Grand Monday
Night.

The Charleston Daily Sun SAYS ot
Mrs. Barney, who will speak at the
Grand Opera house Monday night at
$50 p. M: "Mrs. Barney spoke an hour
and Il half, during which the audience al
ternately wcpt and laughed. She pos
scsscs the power Of mlmicry in remark
able degree. and uses it more i'll pathos
than in humor. The title of the lecture
was From Jerusalem to Jericho" ." 1t was
"A striking and original presentation of
the temperance question. Mrs. Barney
had been received with marked attention,
both in this country and in Europe, but
in spite of all her platform experience,
Mr.. Howard did the distinguished lady
but ample justice " hen he said that her
womanly modesty outsparkled even
the glow of her intellect and the tune
full music of her tongue"
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
A BIG FLOOD In ILLINOIS.
A DISTRESSING SCENE OF
wRECKAGE.
Farms Under Water An Iron
Bridge 800 Feet Long washed
AWAY and Not Vet tFOund-Esuor.
NOUS LOSS of Crops,

ooO ESct A-OhR "hShed
AWAY and Not Vet FOund-I:nOr.
NOUS LOSS of Crops.
PEORIA, ILL.,, June 20.-A flood washed
out Farm creek and Copperas creek val.
leys Thursday night. People in Fon Du
Lac were completely hcmmcd in by the
angry waters, but Yesterday two men
from there rowed to a bridge and reached
this city. The farmers for five or six
miles nj the river and a mile and hall
back to the hills have lost all their crops.
In many places the water is yet standing
nine feet deep over the corn fields
Along the Toledo, Peoria and Western
railroad, is terrible scene of wreckagc
Household furniture of the people in
Farmdale and Hilton was all washed
away, China, baby carriages, wagons
dead cattle, pianos, tables and fences ar,
piled ten feet high against the railroad
trestlc.
The iron bridge, 800 feet long, ovcr
len mile creek, was washed away anc
has not yet been located.
In ton Du Lac township, where two
big brick yards stood Thursday there i.
now 10 feet OF water; the loss Of crops
live stock and gardens will be enormous
In Limestone township, Elias Hei
man was driving home when bolt .
| lighting killed both his horses.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
New York Market,

NEW YORK. June 20 Stocks, DUH and
strong. Money, easy at 2l., Exchange long
l.sJ'i, short, t.SSl,; state l.. nds, dull
and steady; government bonds duh but
steady. Cotton-quict, sales lG3 bales: Up
ands, s'>c; Orleans, l3-lGc; futures opened
steady and closed easy June, I soar rs
July, o1m7.so; August, S.uomS O2: Sep
tcmber. 17Ws.14; October, x 2sms. rs
Novcmbcrs 3 3oUs 50. Flour dull and weak
Wheat quiet and firm Corn-uuirt anC
stronger. Rork-Uull and steady at $40 5t
ml2.5O. Lard-quiet and steady at So 521.
,pirits Turpcntinc-dull and steady at $751;
M3s9Ic Rosin--quiet but weak at 421aW
40 Freights-stcady
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
Vocal and instrumental Muslc.w

Miss Alice Litchty, teacher of vocal and
instrumental music at the Ashevillc Fe-
male college during the past year, will
remain in the city during the summer,
and will receive pupils, both vocal and
instrumental. Miss Litchty has had
large experience as teacher in some of the
best institutions in the country, and is
thoroughly qualified for the work. She
may be found at l76 Merrimon avenue
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20

EDITOR THE CITIZEN Please state
that there will he meeting on Monday
at 8 p, m. in the room of Mai. j. A..
Wagner, over Southern express Office by
those who arc in favor of investigating
the legality of the bonds of thecity about
to be issued, and steps taken to test the
matter in the courts Of last resort. Re-
member the hour. y.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20

SUI.L-1YAN-SI.AYIN.
The Two Will Fight A 10 Round
Contest.

New YORK, June 20.-John l.. Sullivan
has authorized James Wakely, of this
city, and Charles Johnston, OF Brooklyn,
two OF his former hackers. to match him
against Frank Slavin, the Australian.
The conditions he names call for ten
rounds, bloomsbury rules, $4,000 n side
in stakes, winner to take all, and the
match to he contested before the athletic
club which offers the largest purse.
When Slavin was shown Sulliyan's dis
patch to Wakcly instructing the latter
to arrange ten-round contest for them,
he said; IAN right, I'll fight him."
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
Cotton SuDDIy.

NEW YORK, June 2O.--'rhc total visible sup.
ply OF cotton for the world is 2,J7J, ,25y
balrs' OF which l,91 t,jj9 bales are Amtri
can against l,719,SG0 and 900 O69 bales
respectively last year Receipts ut all in
terior towns. ll,oI2 bales; receipts iron,
plantations, 1861, Crop in sight, g.,
4Ji .OA7 bnlcs.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
stock Quotations,

NEw ioKk, June 2O.-Eric l05s: Lake Shore
lOO"i: Chicago and Northwestern lOoa.;
Norfolk and Western o.: Richmond
and West Point Terminal 1874, Western
nion 7ylp
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
Atlanta Goes Dry.

ATLANTA, Ga, June 20.-Mayor Hemp
hill has created a big sensation by vetoing
all beer licenses.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
North Carolinian IIeasl

CHARLOTTE, N. c., June 10.-This
morning. at his home at Reidsville, N, c.,
David Settle Reid, who was prominent in
public aflnirs away back in the time Of
President Polk, died.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
WHERE the SN ]WBIROS NEST.

for a cool place in summer, for health
and recreation, visit L,nvillc, Grandfather
Mountain, and the beautiful region sur
rounding them.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20
SHOT a FRENCH SUBJECT.

The Black Republic to be Called
to Account.
PARIS. June 2O.-At the cabinet council
held today. il was decided to demand re-
paration from Hayti for the shooting of
NJ. Rigaud ON Corpus Christi day, on the
ground that he was French subject.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-20

The pending sale Of the Durham To-
bacco Works to the American Tobacco
Trust is off.
Mr.. II. Victor Newcomb, a well-known
Wall street operator, has been placed in
private lunatic asylum.
DR.. Charles Alexander Eastman, an In
dian OF tho Sioux tribe, and Miss Elaine
Goodale, the poetess, were married
Thursday in New York.
At the meeting held in Richmond in pro-
motion of the movement for the erection
of monument, to Jefferson Davis, a
committee was appointed to visit Mrs.
Davis and represent to her the advant-
ages which would accrue from an inn
mediate prosecution OF the work. II
was also declared that Richmond should
be the place of the scpulcher and the site
for the monument.