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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-11-13

Republicans have been greatly aston
ished that Democrats in this city have
since election been making considerable
bets that Collins, Democrat, is elected
Senator, in face of the fact that his op-
ponent, John H. Derby, Rep, is elected
on the face of the returns, by a plurality
of 701 votes. Republicans have also
been astonished that Democratic leaders
have persistently claimed that they have
elected their candidates for Senators in
the Duchess and Saratoga districts in
face of the fact that the official returns
gave the elections in the districts to the
Republic an candidates. 1t begins to
leak out, and there are several indica-
tions that point that way, that in coun-
ties in those districts where the Demo
Gratis have majority in the Boards of
Supervisors, there win be recount of
the ballots under the following provision
of the new ballot reform law (chap. 296,
laws of 1891, as follows: ......
but within thirty days after
the filing of the certificates declaring
such result writ of mandamus may
issue out of the Supreme Court against
the Board of Canvassers or officers act
ing as such board, by whom the ballots
were counted, upon the application of
any candidate voted for at the election,
to require a recount of the votes, and all
questions relating to the validity of such
ballots, and as to whether they were
properly counted shall be determined in
such proceeding. All such ballots shall
be preserved for at least one year, and
until the questions raised by such writ
shall be fully determined. Electior
Boards and Boards Of Canvassers shall
be continued in existence for the pur
poses of such proceedings.
| In the meantime these ballot boxes arr
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-11-13
THE POPE DYING.

A late despatch from Rome says the
Pope is suffering from cerebral anemia,
due to old age, and that his condition
causes grave apprehension. He re-
marked to Cardinal Langueieux that he
thought the end of his life was near.
The Budget says this is probable, as he
was born March 2, 1910, and is therefore
well along in the S2d year of his age
Leo XIII. is the 25Sth Pontiff or the
25Tth successor of st. Peter. He is the
son of Count Ludevico Pecci, and is n
native of Oarpineto, Italy, was educated
in various Italian and Jesuit schools,
where he got premiums in Physico-chem-
istry and mathematics, and became noted
for his requirements in philosophy. He
became a Jesuit, held various dignities
in the church, suppressed brigandage in
some of the districts in Italy, and was
sent as Nuncio TO Belgium, and was sue
cessively created an Archbishop, Bishop
and Cardinal, the last by his predecessor
Plus TX. in 1853 Sixty-two Cardinals
attended the Conclave for the election of
Pope which was chosen at the Vatican
on Feb. Is, 1878. In the first scrutiny
made on the following morning Pecci
had 10 votes. In the second scrutiny
next day Cardinal Peecis votes arose to
"a, and on the third scrutiny Feb. 20 he
had "A votes. Then he was declared
Pope by the acclamation of all. He was
crowned March Sd, and one of his first
acts was the restoration of the hierarchy
in Scotland. Rome had been seized by
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-11-13

This story is told of the late Alderman
Trick of Burlington. In the old Vermont
Brigade to which he belonged, was at
one time a New Jersey regiment The
Jerseymen stole the whole carcasses of
mutton which the Vermonters had
slaughtered for themselves. Trick
thought he knew trick to stop this
thieving. He procured dog about the
size of sheep, butchered it and hung up
the carcass where he was sure the Jer-
seymen would find it. They did. The
story of the ''find' spread through the
Vermont camp rapidly, and no Jersey
man could thereafter approach it with
out salutations of Bowl WOW! wOwl
from the chuckling Vermonters.
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CLUB RATES FOR 1892.

We have the pleasure to announce to
our patrons that clubbing rates will be
continued with city weeklies in connec-
ton with the BANNER. The rates with
the Boston Journal are S 1.95 for the two
paper to Vermont subscribers. In an
other column the New Journal is de-
scribed. The BANNER and Troy Times
will be 1925; the BANNER and the New
York Daily Press $3.50. In all cases
where the subscription is ne,o one the
BANNER will be sent from now until
January 1st, 1893 for the above terms;
or, singly, S1.50 for the same time.
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VERMONT NEWS,

-Corinth is threatened with a water
famine.
New York men are buying fir trees in
Nottingham for Christmas use.
Mrs. Abner Lull of Granville has g.
cactus with 70 buds and blossoms.
The Novelty mill is to be moved from
Barnet to Mills, Mass, where the firm
have much larger plant.
The st. Johnsbury Board of Trade
are trying to start canning factory there,
with good prospect of success.
DR.. V. W. Blanchard. Middlebury,
has perfected and has in operation a
system for drying lumber. The wood is
put into the dry house as soon as the tree
is cut down, and in SO hours is perfectly
dry. The system can be used in dry
ing fruits, meats and brick.
The average yield of wheat in
Vermont for 1891 is reported by the
Agricultural Department at Washington
to be 164 bushels. No other New England
State is ahead of Vermont except Con-
necticut, which reports II bushels as the
average yield.
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a5th Annual Convention.

Since the article in another place was
in type the Herald. speaking of this
convention next week, says:
The indications point to succe ssful
convention. Fully 100 delegates are ex-
pected, who will be entertained by the
tOwnSpeople; reduced rates are also
given at the hotels. There will probably
be 30 delegates from the colleges, and
President Gates of Amherst college, one
of the speakers, will be the guest of Rev.
DIR. Phillips. All delegates when they
arrive in town will report at the rooms
of the local association, where they will
be assigned to boarding places. Previous
to the opening session there will be it
reception in the association rooms and 3
collation. will be served.
The opening address will be delivered
by Rev. Edwin F. See, General SecrC-
tary of the Brooklyn association. The
election of officers comes Friday NOR =
ing, and the opinion seems to prevail
that Col. J. J. Estey of BrattleborO, wi o
has served as president the last year,
will be reelected.
Saturday morning the visitors will be
shown the marble quarries, but it is not
decided whether the trip will be to Proc
tor or West Rutland.
The farewell meeting on Sunday even
ing will be in the town hall, and it is ex-
pected that all the churches will join in
the service.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-11-13

A veteran agriculturist takes the
ground that the farmers are not half so
intelliget as class as they were twenty
five years ago. He says the brightest
boys either go west or to the cities, many
farms are bought or worked by recent
emigrants, and intemperance is greatly
increased. 1t is always painful to hear
of the deterioration of the farming pop
ulation, and we hope this farmers pic.
ture of his brother tillers of the soil is
greatly overdrawn.-Troy Press (Dem.).
Which accounts, no doubt, for the recent
Democratic victory in New York State
the farmers having disappointed the in
telligence of the country by the sparse
Republican vote north of the Harlem
River bridge.
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locked, and in Troy, at least remain in
the hands of the Troy police, however it
may be in the other disputed districts,
and every one knows this that the police
is thoroughly in the hands of the Troy
Democratic ring. Now what is to pre-
vent the absti action of enough ballots
from the boxes and the substitution of
Others in their places, enough to out
count any vote the Republican candi-
date might have? And the validity of
the recount is determined by the recount
This is the secret of the confident asser-
ton that the Democrats have the Sen
ate. They mean to have it by these re-
counts .-Budget.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-11-13

Governor Russell of Massachusetts, has
$500 plurality, about two-thirds of that
of last year. Maj. Mckinley, governor
elect of Ohio, displacing Governor
Campbell, Democrat, has over 21,000
plurality, the largest plurality that any
governor of that State has had since
1871. After the first of January next, New
Jeresy will be the only. Northern State
that will have Democratic legislature.
Things are thus getting around about
where they should be.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-11-13

One of the diversions of Gov. Hill of
New York during the last week has been
to issue ''Thanksgiving'' proclamation.
The promptness with this was done, fol
lowed the elections and in advance of all
the New England States, where the fesUi-
val originated, in advance of the Presi-
dent, even, has led an exchange to ron
der if the Democratic victory in that
State was not the reminder that suggest
ed thanksgiving performance. OF
course that was not the motive-only a
happy coincidence, that is all!
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-11-13

The Democrats had a little scheme for
"Michiganizing" Ohio and Iowa, says
the Boston Journal BY this term is
meant the choice of Presidential Elec
tors by Congressional districts instead Of
on a general ticket, the districts being
first gerrymandered to yield the most
favorable results for the party tempora-
rily in control of the Legislature. The
Ohio Democrats had already gerrymab-
dered the Congressional districts, and q
bill was introduced at the last session OF
the Legislature to choose Electors by
these districts, but the Democrats wer)
not strong enough to feel certain of en-
acting it, and the project was abandoned.
The newly chosen Legislature being Re-
publican in both branches, this little
Democratic scheme will be Indefinitely
postponed. 1t would not be surprising,
moreover, il the Republicans should take
this opportunity to correct the gross in
equalities of the redistTicting scheme OF
the Democrats and reapportion the dis
triets in such way as to secure an
ampler representation in the Congress t"
be chosen next year than they were ablo
to gain il the Congress about to assem-
BILE, In Iowa too, the Democrats had
plan for gerrymandering the Congres -
sional districts so as to give themselves
most of the congressman, and by the
application of the Michigan plan eight of
the Is Electors. But the newly chosen
Legislature is likely to be too close to
permit the carrying through of any such
trick.
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DR. P. q. JENNEY, Dentist.

SuCCEsSOR TO DIR. j. N. SCRANToN2
y Is prepared to perform all operations IN Dent
stry in a thorough and workmanlike manner. Per;
ect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases submitted
o his care, and at reasonable prices. Gas Ur
Ether administered or extracting teeth when re-
1uired Office opposite Congregational Shurch
Main St., Bennington.
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RATOHELDER & BATES

A TTORNEYs AND COUNSELLoRS AT LAW
IA and Solicitors in Chancery. o..,
Office over First National Bank, Bennington; i Sott
J. K. BATCHELDEP, H. l.. bAIbo'
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BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK

TTNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
4 Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction Of business from 10 o'clock
a. m. to o'clock p. M, Sundays and Holidays ex-
cepted.
interest to depositors strictly in accordance with
ne laws of the State of Vermont. Money de-
posted anytime after the first day of each month
draws interest from the first day of the next sue
ceedng month. Interest computed January
lst and July lst and If not withdrawn will be added
o principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
NponI /.
Loans solicited upon cal state and undoabted
personal securities.
A. b. VALENTINE, President,
". E.HAWKS, Vice President,
J.T. SHURTLEFF, Treasurer,
g. W. UARMAN, Secretary,
TRUsTEEs-A 3. Valentine, Vim. e. Hawks
Il. W. Harman. Olin Scott, j. 7. Shurtleff, e
Gibson j. Il. Judson
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| q. CUTLER, Dentist.


AL operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices,-
NV aim will be give eatire satisfaction to all
cases submitted to my care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without vain, when desired
ONCE Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
37tf Vermont.
Having sod my dental practice to Dr.A. Z.Cut-
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speak for him the liberal patronage that has
been accorded me the past eighteen years.
DR. S. B. PIKE.
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Fall CLOTHING.
Plain Talk Suits
Plain People,,

And here's the fact plainly put that it possibly
misunderstood We can sell you full Suit or OVerCOat which
not be bought elsewhere for the That's direct enough
this referring TO article which need be ashamed
TO II good judge Of values and qualities
the better The you know about clothing the you'll
be convinced what excellent values Offering
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u. Practical Photographer.
Pictures from Minette to Lite Size. Also Sou
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II. &. DAY, NJ. D.

OFFlUE AT DRUG STORE,
~ No. II, Main Street, Bennington, Vt
Special attention given to diseases Of the hear
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SHELDON & CUSHMAN.

A ttorneys and Counselors at Law, anu Solici
N tors in Chancery. No. SO7 Main ST street ee
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THE BANNER.
BENNINGTON:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1891.

Entered at the Bennington p .o.ss second-class
matter by c. A. PIERCE, Publisher.l
Terms. Sl.5O per year, strictly in advance
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-02-06
Theatrical Press Agents.

3 z
The business Of the thaatzical prea
agents has been % annoyingly overdone
in this city that the boomers are under
taboo In the newspaper o8:os. and the
critics of several Of the greater Journals
deny themselves absolutely to these vis-
itors. When it is considered that, even
after the destruction by fire Of the Fifth
Avenue. we have thirty-fve dramatic
theatres in New York and the suburbs,
besides almost ~ many more variety
shows. concert halls and other places OF
amusement. it is clear that the small
army OF stalwart boomers would become
intolerable if permitted. The conse-
Quence is that most CT the local manay-
ers have abandoned the practice of send.
ing solicitors to tho newspaper offices.
but instead null the particulars Of their
plans aal suca other matter rs they wish
to have published.
This material is treated differently by
the dramatic editors. according to tho
usages IF the various Offices. The mtua-'
ton is sometimes u puzzle to tho press
agents of the travelling companies that
come into town. The majority of these
energetic gentlemen intermit their la
bors largely upon being informed that
they are likely to do more harm than
good. but the minority do not take va
cation SO lazily. One of these workers
has this week postized his usually pross-
&c efforts. He has sent to each important
journal Ill original and exclusive poem
in praise OF an actress who employs him.
The verses are smoothly rhy,ned and
metred and they extol the lady's beauty
and ability with all the enthusiasm Of q
knight of old exuberant over his lad,
love. None Of these illusions, however,
has yet gained publication. York
Cor. Washington Star.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-02-06
London'x High Death Rate.

Not for i loaS period his the death
rate in London been so alarming rs it
was last week, when, owing to the fog
and cold combined. it reached the high
figure Of 26 per 1000. THIS is an in
crease Of 5 or & per 1000 on the returns
for recent weeks. and how great the
leap is may be judged from the fact tina,
in recent years the rate has averaged
only about 10 per 1000. The weather
has chiefly affected those with weak
lungs. The registrar general shows that
deaths from diseases Of the respiratory
organs increased by nearly 300 during
the week, and reached the unusual total
OF 75S. or nearly 500 more than the nv.
erage for this time of year. The NOR.
tahty is not SO great in London as in
Preston. where the death rate has gone
up in a week from 33.2 per 1000 to 6l.6
But the average for the great towns 10
only 25.1. and London is on the wrong
side Of that figure. News.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-02-06
He Finishetl the PRAYER.

The Rev. w. a. Holmes, of the Meth
odist church Of South Evanston, was
notified while conducting prayer meeting
Tuesday night that burglar was ran
sacking the parsonage next door. but he
did not let it disturb his devotions.
He had left his 5-year-old son alone in
the house. and the boy was lying on
sofa when he saw . strange man enter.
He maintained his presence Of mind and
pretended to be asleep until the man had
passed out Of the room and gone upstairs.
Then he jumped up and ran to the church.
Mr.. Holmes was In the middle Of
prayer when he was startled by tho cx-
clsmation:
Papa. there's q strange man In the
house!"
The minister hesitated for moment
and then calmly finished tho prayer. be-
traying NO sign Of excitement. Mrs.
Holmes. however. hurried out OF the
church. followed by three young men Of
the congregation. They FASTENED to the
house. but the thief evidently Jaw them
coming, for he departed by the back
door a. they entered the front. The
young men gave chase, however. and
overlook him. but failed to hold hun.
He broke away from them after a strug-
gle aud succeeded in making his escape.
Tho party then returned to the prayer
meeting and continued the service.
The thief was interrupted before hs
had secured anything Of value. although
he had gene through some of the draw
ers Of bureau that contained many val,
liable articles.-Chicaso Tribune.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-02-06
bad Luck At the Funeral.

The funeral Of tho late Ephraim Gels.
singer. of near Blue Church, Upper
Saucon township. was held with con-
siderable difficulty. At the home Of
the deceased's parents. about two miles
from the church, elaborate preparations
were made all day Tuesday for the din.
ner which was to be served at the con-
ciusion Of the obsequies. A calf was
kille'l and set aside to await the roasting
process. When the hour arrived for this
On Wednesday the matrons having the
affair in charge we're greatly surprised to
find that during the night some person
h stolen the calf. together with other
Of the funeral meats.
The excitement created by this an
nounce,neut had scarcely subsidized ere
one of the horses attached to the hearse
of Undertaken Thomas Schaffer. Of Limo.
port. while being driven into thu yard,
stepped into a hole from which u post
had been removed and broke his leg.
The poor animal had to be shot on the
spot. The hearse was also caught BY 4
wash line and dismantled of ito plumes
Allentown (Pa.) Chronicle
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-02-06
A Hint to Railroads.

The Listener saw sight the other day
which has moved him to make protest.
On tho Back Bay, at the crossing of the
Boston and Albany and Providence rail.
road tracks, i gang Of men were engaged
in burning up q lot of railroad ties Ev..
IDENTIFY the ties made capital fuel. for
the fro WIS cracking merrily. They
were evidently disused but by no means
rotten. OF course the railroad would
not venture to keep ties in place on the
roadbed until they were rotten. The
Listener has often seen ties burning on
the tracks near the city, but never before
30 far within the city itself, and actually
within short stones throw of the homes
Of the poor people who would have been
only too glad to relieve the railroad cor.
poration of every stick of their disused
ties at an hours notice.
Did it ever occur to you, Messrs. Rail.
road Superintendent or Directors. OF
whoever is responsible for this destruo-
ton Of good fuel, that your old ties would
give at least a little warmth to q good
many households that have had none, o,
next to none, through all this crue
weather? There would be no need Of
advertising for people to come and take
the ties; every laoorer among the mum.
Der who work at the task of destroying
them must know families who would bt
glad enough to get them. The railroads
could actually save money by giving the
wood away.-Boston Transcript.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-02-06
Northern Pacific Earnings.

The earnings of the Northern paci-
fic for January, 1891, shows The fol-
lowing figures: From freight, passen-
gers, mail and miscellaneous sources,
sl,74OWO; increase over january.
1880, s563.2M. Earnings Of the
Wisconsin Central lines. OF which the
Northern Pacific is lessee, show from
freight, passengers. mail and miscel-
laneous sources, S537 ,527: increase
over January, 1890, S2l.94S. The
total earnings for the month were 50.
OSS,l27; total amount of increase
over January, 1890, $5S5,14S.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-02-06
FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 1891.
. 1t is stated that the recent Indian
war in SOUTH Dakota will cost the
government s2,OOOOOO. Sitting Bull
is also lost to the world.

The temperance question is again
before the legislature. and a bill is
pending providing for the submission
to vote of the people of a prohibition
amendment to the constitution. The
submission of this question is one Of
the principles Of the Alliance, and it
will be interesting to watch the strain
ing Of the "combinc' when this ques-
ton comes up iii the Legislature.