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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-01-02

A CARD.-We learn that there anlmpress1on
among some of our old friends and pa
irons that our Mr.. II. T. MILLER has retired from
the business of manufacturing Gentlemen's I'm
derwear. This impression is created doubtless by
anINGENIoUs ADVERTISEMENTS out through
the mail of the old shirt books and measures sold
by the trustee of the late VIM. Mitchell & Co.
We will state that the trustee wanted to sell Ut
those books, but we did not want them, nor did
we need them at any price. What we want
your esteemed orders, NOT YOUR MEASURE, and
if don't please and suit you it is our fault not
;ours
We are deeper in the business than ever before
and with greater facilities every way, and await
your esteemed favors
II. 7. MILLER & BRO,
formerly H. T. Miller & Co.,
Manufacturers Millers Acme Shirt
anrl2 and IRA B
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-01-02
Progress of Astronomical Photography.


Professor Holden gives an interesting
account of the Photographic apparatus and
the work done in astronomical photog-
raphy at the Lick observatory He states
that the negatives taken there bear easily
an enlargement of $40 diameters, and even
double that amount. From an examina-
ton Of the best pictures yet taken at the
observatory Professor Holden finds that
parallel walls on the moons surface, whose
tops are no more than 200 yards or so in
width, and which are not more than 1000
Or 1900 yards apart, are plainly visible.
There is no doubt that enlarged photo
graphs are capable Of aifording more in
formation regarding the moons surface
than can be gained by years of diligent OBJ
servation, and when the larger lenses now
found necessary are brought into use, mar
Vicious strides in this direction may be
looked for.-New York Commercial Adj
vertiser
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-01-02
Finding for the Plaintiff.

In support of the well established rule
that a justice of the peace always finds for
the plaintiff-that is, for the man that
brings ''grist to the mill'-may be cited a
cause that was tried some years ago in
Maryland The action was against rail
way company for killing the plaintiffs
COW on the eompanys track. The testi-
nlony was all in favor of the company,
tending overwhelmingly to show that the
COW had "no business on the track. After
the hearing the magistrate promptly de-
cided for the plaintiff. The company's at
torney was greatly surprised and asked his
honor upon what grounds he could arrive
at such decision.
He said in reply that the company was
negligent in not putting up signboard
with Look out for the locomotives painted
on it. ''But the COW could not have read
it," said the astonished attorney. every
true,' said the majesty of the law, ''but it
would have been much worse for the COM
pany if person had been killed, aud under
all the circumstances the company is get
ting off easy. Judgment for plaintiff. y
San Francisco Argonaut.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-01-02
READ WHAT
DIP. TREVlLIAN
SAYS OF THE
OTTERBURN LITHIA WATER.

.rfcHT1oND, VA, September 6, 1887.
Gener;sf George j. Hpndley,
Amelia Courthouse, Va
Dear Sir:-Our mutual friend, Mr.. Charles b.
Wingo, informs me that you desire my opinion
of the otterburn Lftha and Magnesia Water.
am satisfied that it is one of the finest waters in
this country for Atomic Dyspepsia, and the tests
have subjected ii to have been numerous, but
always satisfactory, esteem it equally high in
disorders of the urinary organs. for several OF my
cases of Kidney trouble have imnroved more
rapidly under the use OF the Otterburn Water
than Bethesda or Buffalo Lithia. To prove my
appreciation. am daily Using it in my practice
n.e been much benefited by its use in my
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-01-02
eag Corpuleney reduced successfully in
light to ten weeks, without injury.
10

lxU2rR3 LIVERY!--I deslre announce
y my friends and the public generally, that
have now one of the most complete and thor
oughly equipped LIVERY STABLES in or out
of Virginia. Fast and stylish teams, single CT
double; Frst-rate sadde-horses Carriages, which
for comfol and elegance cannot be surpassed
with careful and polite drivers, can be secured at
ali times, day or night, at reasonable prices.
Baggage delivered called for at any point in the
city, and carefully handled.
] am prepared to offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
to travelling men. Horses boarded by the day,
week. or month at 1eaSona BILE IA ties, and the very
hes attention guaranteed.
] will give my personal attention and asss
lance to any one leaving horses at my stable, to
sell them to the best advantage.
Give me call and you shall not go away dis
appointed ALEX. HARMAN,
marlS StauntOn. Va
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-08-07
A Pretended Prophet.

One of the most interesting relics
from the literature of century ago has
been loaned the BANNER by Mrs. F. C.
White, Bennington. Itis::"The Writings
of a Pretended Prophet in Six Let
ters." In explanation the title-page states
that the prophet assumed the title of
faithful servant of Jesus Christ, offic-
tally commissioned by Almighty God to
demand and receive of Abraham More
house, Esq, two thousands pounds, with
terrible denunciations,in case of refusal"
To this is added "His Recautation, or
four letters written by him during his
confinement" 1t is in pamphlet form
and printed by Collier & Stockwell
in Bennington in the year 1902. In plain
English it is case of blackmail, after
ward published by pamphlet rather than
through the newspapers as Is unfortun-
ately the case in this day.
The terrible denunciatiOns referred to
in the title are most quaint and original,
and inspire one with wonder that any
sensible man would attempt so foolish a
method, that another sensible man would
take any notice of so apparent a swindle.
Blackmailers of this day are generally
wiser than their ancestors, to say the
least
This prophets first letter is dated
August 5th, 1895. 1t began with an ad-
dress, stating how it had pleased the
Most High God, y to prosper him, assum-
ing that he was but steward of this
wealth. Then he goes on, admire you,
in the name of the all-powerful being, to
whom you are beholden, and on whom
you are dependent, for all the blessings
which you possess, to arise this night,
this very night, when darkness hath
spread its shady curtain over natures
face, and prepare yourself with a pOr-
ton drawn from your amazing treasure,
consisting of the exact sum of two
thousand pounds, current lawful money,
truly told, and bear it to the bridge
across the stream, near the old potash
works adjacent to the town--crOss the
bridge, turn to the right hand, and
place the same down at the bottom Of
the bridge, in plain, open view, well de-
posted in some suitable receptacle, that
can with ease bear It hence on the
dawnlng Of the morning, for my com
mission urges me to make great speed.
am now far from home and there are
many poor souls ready to perish, who
await my arrival" He claimed that the
Lord had shown all this to him, assures
his victim that however hard 1t may be
to part with his money, yet he would be
prospered in so doing, and warns him
with loss of all in most terrible fashion
If he refused.
The letter closes ''as one who wishes
you to be a true and faithful servant to
his Lord and master, subscribe my
self well-wisher to your immortal soul, +"
signing It Secret at Present"
To what particular family of More
houses the said Abraham belonged we
can only surmise. However he seems to
have been an excellent man as the
sequel shows. As to the old potash
works, nearly every town contained one
in those days, and doubtless some Of
Bennington's Oldest inhabitants can tell
us many things we would like to know
about the location. Such works were al
ways near water, and there were bridges
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-08-07
HOSIERY,
UNDERWEAR,
And
NOTIONS
At
QUACKENBUSH'S.

Every kind Of Hose, from 4 inS
to the largest out size. A full
line OF Ladies' Black Opera Hose,
Infants Socks and 3-4 hose, in
white and black, both Isle and
cotton. Misses Tan Color Hose
i'm sizes from 4 to s 1-2. Ladies'
! black and cOIOred Isle hose in
lR ii COlOTS to match slippers. The
- viadieS' black cotton hose TO
found at 25c.
pyS' black ribbed hose, sizes I
q, at 25c.
o.Pure silk hose. A full aSSOrt-
ment, both black and COlOrS.
Silk plated hose. Every color
from pink to very dark bronze.
Mems half hose, Isle thread
and cotton.
Mems pure silk half hose, in
black, at $1.50, 50 and $3.50 per
pair.
A full line Of mems "Shaw
Knit" half hose.
Gents gauZe shirts 25C and SOC.
Gents summer balbriggan Un-
derWear SOC.
Gents tWilled jean drawers SOC.
Gents cotton drawers for sum-
mer, 25C, actual value SOC.
Ladies' gauZe and Swiss ribbed
vests 25 to soc.
Ladies' real Isle vests, actual
value $1.25, closing at T5C.
Ladies' pure silk vests i5C, 75C.
Ladies' knee and full length
Swiss Ribbed Drawers at SOC.
We have a full assortment OF
toilet waters. 4 or Violet toilet
water for soc, and a nice line Of
choice soaps. White ClematiS
Soap 10c a cake, 3 for 25C. A
Turkish bath soap that cannot be
equaled; ; 6 cakes for 25C.
Hair brushes, tooth brushes
and dressing combs; a complete
assortment. A
Our line or baby WOrSted
SaCQueS and bOOteeS includes all
prices. A handmade baby
SaCque for 50c-JuSt the thing for
summer wear.
Ladies' Isle and silk gloves
and mittS, all shades and sizes;
warranted a perfect 1lt.
G. '. S, 0UACKENBUSH & CO. s
Cor. Broadway 4 Third st.,
TROY, NY
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-08-07

Once more this patriotic veterans association
has met in convention. Its general features have
been earnestly followed day by day aud there Is
no need of particularizng here. A notable feat
ure of this year was the fact that this was the
'silver anniversary" OF the organization twenty
five yeers having passed since the first pest was
organized in Illinois. The "color-l line" question
received rather summary treatment at the hands
Of the delegates, the vote being overwhelmingly
IN faver Of recognizing colored posts and against
establishing any separate department for them.
In the election Of officers Captain John Palmer
Of Wisconsin received the Office OF Commander
in-Chief on the secC nd ballot Other officers !:
H NJ Duffield of Michigan. Senior Vice Com; T S
Clarkson Of Nebraska, Junior Vice Com; II
Payne of Florida, Chaplain; Benjamin. Steven
son of Connecticut, Surgeon General. Lincoln
Nebraska, gets the next years convention.
A sensation was created by the report OF the
President of the Prisoners of War Association in
which he claimed that the prisoners Of war had
not received fair treatment at the hands Of the
country In return for the hardships endured for
the Union In Southern prisons. tislL
The reports of officers showed the order to
have I 500 posts and 400 900 members an increase
Ia spite OF the lengthening death-rol. 1t has maid
In the last twenty years $2 100000 to distressed
comrades and their families; in the last year,
SS3S69 IS. Between IS 900 and 90 900 were in the
parade. The Woman's Relief Corps and Sons Of
Veterans received warm ENCOURAGEMENT.
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| High School not absent nor tardy: Irene
E. Dean, A. Blanche Peckham, Ella NJ.
Smith. Absent one week or less: Myra
| Wilcox, Winnie Peckham, Gail B. Hoag,
X. " Place, Fred E. Stewart, Green
b. Brownell, M. Brownell Bates.
s. L. Smith and wife are absent from town on
short "outing" at OWLS Head This place is a
point ofland attached to the town Of Thomas
ton. running out three or four miles into Penob-
scot bay opposite to the island town of Vinal
Haven. 1t forms the western entrance into the
mouth Of Penobscot river. II is q delightful
summer resort and as early as 1880 had acquired
a reputation for possessing all the various en-
joyments which induces thousands to visit the
sea coast at this season Of the year.-Rev.
Thomas Munro retires for three weeks to enjoy
his annual vacation. This will leave the Con.
gregational church withouta shepherd for that
length OF time. 1t Is expected that the deacOnsi
will take care of the flock during this interval.
and will allow no wolves to invade the fold. The
Sabbath school will mot be interrupted Its ses-
sion will commence at o'clock p. m. every Sun
day: 1t Is expected that the choir will conflne
itself strictly to diet Of cucumbers during this
season for the benefit Of the vocal organs, as
cucumbers, every one knows, is q very 'restful"
article offood.-While your regular correspondent
has been taking his two weeks vacation very
little has transpired in this vicinage outside Of
the usual life of the people. } There
has been no very exciting events.
the river and was drowned. Another young
man by the name of Houghtalng dove into the
river and recovered the body few hoursl after
wards. This accident may have been the direct
consequence of intemperance as the drowned
man, a little while before his death. was seen to
be under the influence Of strong drink, and his
two companions who first gave the alarm when
he disappeared under the water were too drunk
to talk intelligently of this sad affair, how it had
happened. and what was the name of the lost
man.--The recent rains have delayed our far
mers somewhat in their haying, but a few, not
withstanding, have finished. Crops, however,
are looking well, especially oats. Potatoes
never looked better. Some have reported that
potatoes were rotting, but we have failed to find
anything in cases shown us, more serious
than that some pieces Of potatoes are badly
afflicted with ''scab"
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North POwnal, ,

lhE NhADED SOhOOLSs
The present year has been one of graf
flying prosperity and usefulness in 1.-THE
North POwnal Graded school. The
large number in attendance at the be-
ginning of the fall term neccessitated the
opening of a fourth room. Under the di-
rection of Prof. Z. w. Howe the school
was graded as we'll as the circumstances
would permit, and regular plan of
work laid out. An eight years course
of study has been prepared as guide in
the Primary, intermediate and Grammar
schools, and three years course for the
High. Diplomas win be given to those
successfully completing either of the
courses.
High School course of study, first
year, fall term Latin lessons (Optional)
commercial arithmetic and bookkeeping,
English language and readings, civil
government. Winter term: Latin les
sons (Optional, commercial arithmetic
and bookkeeping, algebra, physical
geography. Spring term: Cesar Top
tional), physiology, algebra, history of
the world.
Second year, fall term-Casar Top
tionall, physics, algebra, history of the
world. Winter term: Cesar (Optional)
algebra, astronomy. Spring term:
geometry, geology, English literature.
Third year, fall term: Geometry, Eng
lish literature, rhetoric. Winter term I:
Trigrometry ard. surveying, botany,
English literature, review mathematics.
Spring term: Review mathematics, bot
any, theory and practice of teaching.
One great obstacle in tile way Of adj
vancement in our school is irregular at
tendance. In what better place than the
schoOl-roOm can our children acquire
habits of punctuality and obedience. A
child who is habitually absent or late at
school, will, when a man, be always
missing his appointments. There are
some who are allowing valuable time to
pass without securing TO themselves the
benefits of the school which belongs to
them. 1t Is sincerely hoped that our
young people will make the most of the
opportunities within their reach, for
their school days win quickly pass, and
the time lost now can never be made up
In the future.
Following are the names of pupils in
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That Gov. Page proposes to call a
special session of the Legislature Aug
25th, is now we'll known. Several mat
ters of business will come before it for
consideration, among them the accept
ing of the special tax fund, and we hope
by all means, the consideration of Yer
mont's position at the Worlds Fair.
The unfortunate Legislature of 1890,
may partially redeem itself by so doing.
The appointment of Senator Edmunds'
successor is to be made known at that
time, also. Several candidates are be-
fore the people, prominent among them
being Secretary y-of-War Proctor, ex-Gov.
J.Gregory Smith of st. Albans, and Gen.
J. G. Mccullough of North Bennington.
In respect to Gov. Smith, letter from
him to Gov. Page, of which we give the
substance, has been lately published in
the state and daily papers. Ex-Gov.
Smith expresses his thanks for the COM
pliment conferred upon him, but firmly
indicates his intention to decline such
an appointment, even as he did in 1856,
when the vacant seat left by the death of
Senator Foote was offered him by Gov.
Paul Dillingham;. This removes from
the list of candidates one of the surviv-
ing popular war-governors, whom many
friends would have delighted to honor.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-08-07
WOOdnrd.

The Rev Adams's Wednesday evening Bible les
sons on the Tabernacle are very interesting and
instructive.-A son was born to MbAnd Mrs Bert
Temple, Aug Rev John Seynuur of Nor
walk, Ohio, brother to Rev Charles r Seymour
OF Bennington. and Miss E Park dined at the
Mount Pleasant House, Wednesday, and visited
at Miss Fanny Parks in the eafternoon.----Misses
Clara Gleason and Ethel Park have visited friends
in Stamford this week; Miss Gleason has closed
her school at Somerset and will teach in Sears
burg this fall.--A large sorrel horse, with white
hind feet, white stripe in face, owned by James
Hathaway, went astray six weeks ago and cannot
be found.--Walter Cutler has moved back into
the George w Knapp house in Centre Broad
way. w II Billings has his new house nearly
ready for occupancy; Al Haynes Is doing the ma
sonry.--Lesle Easton has taken position in
the North River Manufacturing Company's chair
Turner Of Waltham, Mass, has visited in town.
Landlord Knapp will decorate his hotel with
flags and bunting the celebration week; suspend
ed from large flag across the street he will have
the pictures of Colonel Fuller and General Stark ,
sketched by Miss Ethel Park.-Clarence Cutler
sells the Manchester Telegram; it contains news
from this tUwn.-A mail contractor has been
in town this week, and Walter Wood will continue
carrying twill e Cutler and wife art 1T Mrs
O'Brien's in Searsburgh few days, Mr. Outlet Is
helping Willie O'Brien out with his haying; Viii
lie Is TO give cotion party at his home this Nri
day. evening.-Mr and Mrs Darius ,Leray yof
Searsburgh visited in town Wednesday, ,-Felix
Lorette saw big bear on the "white rocks. -
Throw out the loose stones b6fbFe the l6thi--
Mrs Frank Knights is sick 1T her new home in
Lowell, Mass.--J T Smith has eontractedt to ca
ter for the State officers during the celebration.
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shansbury.

H. Merle Bottum is laid up with very
bad hand.
Mrs. Mary Perkins is counted among
the sick ones.
Mrs. Maria Hall of Chicago, Ill, is
visiting Mrs. David Buck.
Orison Bromley goes to Bennington
next week to work for H. E. Burgess.
Mrs. Jennie Derby of Bennington is
visiting Mrs. George Lane this week.
Mesdames Frank Van Horn and Hugh
Monroe of Illinois, are visiting Mrs. A.
b. West.
The ladies of the Independent Society
met with Mrs. William Squires yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. Julia A. Miller of Hoosick Falls,
N. Y, is spending few weeks with
Mrs. Norman johnson.
About forty-five people went to South
SALISBURY last Saturday to join that
school for picnic in Chase's grove. All
seemed to have good time.
George L. Buck, now of Racine, Wis,
formerly of this town, has received an
appointment as mail clerk in the railway
postal service, 10th division, one of the
best positions in Wisconsin. Mr.. Buck
has taught school since he went west
over year ago, and his friends here
are quite elated over his present good
fortune.
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from the West are visiting her and other
friends in the vicinity.
A lawn party, with the usual accompan-
iments of ice cream, ETC., is to be held
at Mrs. George Browns next Wednesday,
Aug. 12.
The Rev. Charles Provost has returned
from vacation, apparently in improv-
ing health, with smile of recognition
for his friends and parishoners.
We notice that to the stable of both
Mccullough and Jennings, have been
added some very fine open carriages,
both two or three seated of natural
wood.
Mrs. C. Z. yelling and son George are
at Shelter Island, situated near the end
oflLong Island and popular summer
resort, where Mr.. and Mrs. Charles At
wood are spending the season.
Mrs. Wadsworth and daughter from
Staten Island have rooms with Mrs. j.
Skinner for a few weeks. The son, a
student of Yale college, but now at Lake
George, is expected to join them.
The Olympics went to Hoosick last
Saturday, and although badly crippled,
succeeded in defeating their opponents
in well-played game, by score of 13
to II. Batteries-Phillips and Thomp-
klnS; Rudd and Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Fuller of the Buck
ingham hotel, New York, ,ha We been visit
ing their friends here. Their ride to
Camp Comfort last week, with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Surdam was enjoyed,
though the weather was very mfavor-
able.
Rev. j. Seymour of Newark, Ohio,
Miss Anna Q. Park of Bennington, and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Hall, spent Monday
afternoon on the Bennington battle
ground and visiting the famous old mill
at 'Sancoick," where Col. Baum wrote
BurgOyne from the head of barrel.
THE men at Bennington are supposed
to leave at our approach"
The funeral of Martin Howe. who was
run into last Sunday morning by a
freight train while crossing bridge near
the Mallable Iron works at Hoosick
Falls, took place on Tuesday from the
ST. John Baptist church. He was re-
turning from the Falls in company with
William Hayes about o'clock a. m,
and was killed instantly, his skull being
crushed by the engine and his body
thrown into the Hoosick river. 1t was
with difficulty from the construction of
the bridge that young Hayes escaped
meeting the same fate. The des-
patch sent to Bennington friends rods
as follows: "Howe was killed on Haynes
bridge about mile west of the Falls
There were two of them, Howe and
another man. They were walking to
HoOsick Falls to see Howe's brother
Tom and got nearly across the bridge
when wild freight came along and they
laid down on the end of the ties outside
of the rails about ten feet from the east
end of the bridge. Howe, just as the
train got there, raised his head and the
engine hit him and crushed in his skull,
and knocked him off on the ground near
the water and killed him. His body
was taken to the undertaker's at Hoosick
Fall and from there removed to North
Bennington" 1t is understood that
though he had faults, he did much to
assist in the support of his mother and
family. She is the widow of the late
Michael Howe, and with him has been
respected in the community.