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to be ripped up. The other man is under
meath, working as men would work with
'crOss-cut saw" the one below looking
up now and then to see that he is keep
ing ON the line. The modern saw mill is
seen with a man (the sawyer) standing
at the carriage on which is placed the
log; and moving levers with first one
hand and then the other, the carriage is
run backward and forward in the most
natural manner, while at one side is seen
a man working small saw, but evident
ly not attending to business. He pushes
the stick on the saw, ,chokes it so it stops,
then turning his head, he sees what he
has done and removes the stick again.
Two gates CROSS the railroad track and
men open them as the train approaches
and close them after it has passed. A
woman is seen running a sewing ma
chine, while near by are two men franz
ing building, one working with ham,
mer and chisel and the other boring for
mortises. On a small lake in the center
is seen a sail boat, steam boat and
man in arrow boat, the latter evidently to
be run down by the steam boat as he
seems to be rowing for all he is worth to
lake are seen four bicyclists riding in
SlASAOi bWO III OdCAl ullOOblOhs n
man saving wood is quite natural. This
fellow, evidently working by the month,
stops now and then to see that the 9TH
ers are working well. A fireman work
ing on boiler and engine, carpenters at
work on staging, and other figures fill
up the space so that one can look for an
hour and not tire.
An idea of the work may be had by the
fact that, like King SolomOn's temple, Mr..
Sherry has worked nearly seven years to
complete his undertaking. Though
there has not been as many employed on
this as on The temple of old, the work
has, however, been long and tiresome,
having been done after his days work
as loom fixer was completed. Nearly
200 pulleys and belts are required to run
the numerous figures, and the work has
all been done without any one except the
members of the family seeing it.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

Twenty-one years ago with No. 2S), as
sociated with his brother, the present
proprietor, assumed the publication of
the BANNER. During this long period,
not only the publishers, but the editors
employed, have unitedly striven to give
our people county paper of which they
should not be ashamed The local and
State news has been published, scandal
and sensation have been avoided, opin-
ions have been uttered after careful
thought as to their import, and class of
miscellany printed that should be at once
welcome and helpful to the family circle.
We may not at all times have risen to
our ideal standard, yet we are conf
dent that nothing has been admitted
which could not be freely read by all the
members of the household.
Changes come and go, and the BANNER
again changes its form to keep abreast
of the tide of progress. Some years
since this paper was enlarged and its
price reduced from 81 to $1.50 per year,
its present terms. We expect the
present enlargement will result as
favorably for both publisher and
reader as the prior enlargements have
With an apology for the quality of
paper we are compelled.to use this week,
owing to the failure of an invoice to ar
rive, and which may also onecessitate its use
one more week, we submit the eigbt-page
BANNER to the verdict of our readers.
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South shnftaburY.

Miss Mary Millington is visiting friends
in town.
The weather still continues cool and
showery.
Presiding Elder Webster was in town
Monday evening.
Mrs Way of Manchester is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. L. w. Cole.
The Rev. Heber Woodruff made a
brief visit in town this week.
Several of the young men from Bath
spent last Sabbath at their homes.
Jennie Hagadorn of Troy and young
friend are the guests of Mrs. Sendell.
The Workers meet with Mrs. R. W.
Hastings this week Friday afternoon.
Ford l.. Biggot of Hoosick Falls, N.
Y, is spending his vacation with his
aunt, Mrs. A. Moon.
Mrs. Bradish has two young misses
visiting her, Blanche and Florence Eddy
of Lansingburgh, N. Y.
The lawn party, last Friday, proved a
success, both socially and financially.
The proceeds were nearly $500.
The G.. A. r. camp fire at A. A. Col
linss on Wednesday evening was very
we'll attended. Those seen report good
time.
Mrs. Rising and son of Hoosick Falls are
guests of Mrs. Grant Brownson. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Buck from the same place
are guests of Mrs. viii Cole.
Ben Estabrook and Harry Whipple
made short stop here on Tuesday on
their way to Bennington. They were
enjoying their wheel excursion.
There will be baptisms on Sabbath, it
being Qual terly Conference. There will
be love feast at ten O'Clock, and the sac
rament after the morning service.
Rev. G. A. Bradford's subject Sabbath
was, "Sun Dials, and What Then?" The
discourse was a very interesting one
The Sunday school seems to be on the
increase.
Merle Spencer, recently employed in
the mill here, met with serious acci-
dent, badly mutilating one of his fingers.
The wound is being treated by DR..
Woodruff, who hopes to save the finger.
On Saturday afternoon the Sunday
schools from both charges will meet in
the E. F. Chase grove. 1t is hoped that
the weather may be more favorable for
out door amusements than it has been
during the past few days.
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wINDHAM COUNTY VETERANS

The Windham County Veterans Asso-
citation held its sixth reunion at Bellows
Falls, Saturday. Every post in Windham
and Windsor counties was represented,
and over 500 veterans took part in the pa
rade, which was reviewed by Command
er-in-Chief w. G.. Veazey A banquet
was served to nearly 1000 veterans and
guests by Stoughton Post at the Island
House, and campfire was held at the
Opera House in the evening, at which
Col. George w. Hooker of Brattleboro
presided.
At the business meeting George K.
Russell of Bellows Falls was chosen
president; Col. II. E. Taylor of Brattle-
boro vice-president; Thomas Hanon Of
BrattleborO, secretary; B. Cannon, Jr.,
of Bellows Falls, A. M. Walker of ia
maica and Col. w. G. HOlbrOok of Brat
tleboro, executive committee. Addresses
were made by COmmander-in-Ch Chief Yea
zey, Lieut.. Fletcher, Rev. Mr.. Gal
lagher of U. S. Grant Post of Brooklyn,
N. Y. Judge L. NJ. Read, Col. Holbrook
and Department Commander D. L. Nor
gan. Letters of regret were received
from Governor Page, Congressman Grout,
Department Commander Smith of Mass
achusetts and others. During the even
ing the local camp of Sons of Veterans
was presented with an elegant silk flag
by Assistant Secretary of War l.. A.
Grant, whose name the camp bears. Next
year the association meets in Brattleboro.
During the day reunion of Company
+, Fourth Vermont Regiment, was held,
and Col. w. G. HolbroOk was chosen
president and H. G. Hutchins of Bellows
Falls, secretary.
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pear under the assured prosperity of the

pear under the assured prosperity of the
farmers.
''Do you argue, then, that the Repub-
licans have suffered all they will suffer
on account of the Mckinley law, and that
now it is the Democrats whom it will
smite hip and thigh?'
"Just SO. The Mckinley tariff will do
a very great deal to carry the election for
the Republicans. Especially will the re-
ciprocity clause do a great deal. The
American people are now seeing that by
means of that clause we shall be able to
do great things from commercial point
of view with the States of South Amer
lea. Until the Mckinley bill was passed
the United States had been paying hum
dred million dollars year in cash to
South America. Mark that this money
was paid through London. We got raw
material from South America through
London and Germany, and paid for it in
cash. Now we shall get the same amount
of raw material OF more, but by means
of the Mckinley reciprocity clause, we
shall be enabled to sell manufactured
goods in return. In other words, we
shall pay in kind England and Germany
will lose what America gains. For Har-
rison, the latter would win on the tariff
and silver questions. Certainly the Re-
publicans erred in passing the Mckinley
bill just before the election. The worst
effects of the bill were felt at once, just
in time to cause Republican defeat. But
it was not Democratic majority, but a
majority of Democrats and cranks. A
mans politics were very mixed just then.
Now they are clarifying, and the benefits
of the Mckinley law are becoming felt.
AS an illustration, the Farmers Alliance
is an outcome"
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
WOOdFOrd.


Belated hay-makers "catch" weather
as they can.
Mrs. Henry Knights has been visiting
at Walloomsac, N. Y.
Miss Nellie Walden is at home for two
weeks from Bennington.
Fosters predictions for the last of
July were guessed quite correctly.
Mrs. VIM. O'Brien and son of Sears
burgh, visited at VIM. E. Cutters Satur-
day and Sunday.
A pleasant literary and musical enter
tainmeut was given at c. G. Easton's s
Tuesday evening.
VIM. II. Park has returned to his
home in Boston on business trip. He
will be here again during the celebra-
ton.
Rev. L. P. Adams gave an interesting
discourse at the Union church Sunday
on the Marriage Feast" 1t was made
plain that whosoever will can join the
Christian ranks.
John Evans has applied a coat of white
paint to his residence. S. J. Bennett
has also painted his house. There has
been more painting and fixing up in
town this summer than usual.
Woodford will fling few flags to the
breeze the week of August 10th. 1t
should not be forgotten that in proper
tion to population this town furnished
more boys in blue in the Rebellion than
any town in the State.
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Russia in the treatment of her Siberian
exiles has acquired reputation for
cruelty equalled by no other nation on
the Globe. She seems now to be adding
to her unenviable name by her present
treatment of the Jews.
The Russian government and the Rus
sian people are actively engaged in driv-
ing the children of Israel from her do
main, and they are doing it with all the
eXasperating cruelty that seems to be a
part of the Russian character. Not
only are they driven out, but on the
slightest pretext, or no pretext, they
are robbed and murdered. In many
cases, recently brought to light, money
has been demanded as the price of life
and peaceable departure. Several of
these exiles are now in Boston and they
tell that on the 18th of June last about
midnight the Russians, without warn
ing, attacked them at their homes at
Veile. Their houses were set on fire,
fourteen of their number burned to
death and twenty others rendered help
less.
The Israeltes defended themselves
with sticks and stones, and two
Russians were killed. On the following
Uuoolfbn bOluiOAo
all the Jews who had dared to defend
themselves in the previous nights fight,
and without trial they were sent TO Si-
IBERIA for life. Civilization may we'll
stop to ask "why is thiss" The answer
is -<"Because they are Jews" Oh,
Russia, Hath not Jew eyes? hath
not jew hands, organs, dimentioI1A
senses, affections, passions? fed with the
same food, hurt with the same weapons,
subject to the same diseases, healed by
the same means, warmed and cooled by
the same winter and summer as a
Russian is
1t is not altogether certain that the in
terests of humanity would not be served
by a Europeanwar that should have for
its object the conquest of Russia. 1t has
been made quite plain these recent
years that Russia needs few practical
lessons on the subject of humane civil
ization and If the instructions must be
given, if at all, under the persuasive in
fluence of Krupp cannon and needle
guns, the sooner the better.
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"Our Chauncey," as the New York pa
pers delight to call Mr.. Depew, has not
escaped the London interviewer English
reporters are becoming wonderfully like,
in their methods, their American cous-
ins. Mr.. Depew is reported as deprecat-
ing the suggestion that he was likely to
be the man to be the champion of the
Republican cause in the next Presiden-
tial election in the United States. He
said he believed that Mr.. Harrison would
carry the election as the Republican can
didate. ''Mr. Blaine" he continued, ''is
the strongest man politically and the
most popular; but still, in my belief, Mr..
Harrison will be renominated. That is
my decided opinion, no matter what can
didates other than Mr.. Harrison may be
spoken about"
When asked who the Democrats were
likely to nominate, Mr.. Depew, premis-
ing that he spoke year in advance of the
nomination, said he believed that Mr..
Cleveland was the most likely candidate,
but that the Democrats would not be as
unanimous for Mr.. Cleveland as the Re-
publicans would be for their candidate.
Bad times, Mr.. Depew said, would disap-
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Sunderland,

Mr.. Tefft and family of Hoosick Falls
are stopping with Mrs. Tefft's sister,
Mrs. Ira Bentley.
Mrs. Moulton and son of Hoosick
Falls, who have been visiting with j. G.
Bradley's family, returned home last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bennett of South
Ashburnham, Mass, who were visiting
with Mrs. Benefits people, returned to
their home last Monday.
Services were held at the Union
church last Sunday evening, conducted
by ]. G. Bradley, now of Hoosick Falls,
N. Y, but whose childhood and youth
were spent in this place. A large num-
Der of his old friends and neighbors
listened with deep interest to his fine
discourse and hope to be favored again
in the near future.
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North POwnaI.

Some of our readers have doubtless
seen what is called "The World" con-
sisiting of figures made to represent
men and women in all the vocations of
life going through different motions in
the most natural manner, and all moved
by hidden power. A piece of mechan-
ism, which is the work of James Sherry
of this place, is called 1.-THE World" 1t
is marvel The idea in most cases is
purely original with Mr.. Sherry.
The platform on which are placed the
figures is stage ten feet long
by four feet wide, under which is located,
as it were, the life of the small army of
silent workers on the stage. The brick
layer is seen, clad in the garb Of his cal
ling, building the chimney on the new
station. This venerable chap picks the
brick up, places them in their place on
the chimney, and then, as if not satisfied
with his work, again takes the brick
from the wall, removes the rough edges,
after which he returns it to its place, and
with few well directed taps places it
firmly in the imaginary mortar. The
old man is there sitting in his easy
chair, evidently counting the hours as
they fit by, as he gets up every few
moments and takes look at the sun,
then at what is going on around him,
and returns to his chair. The indispen-
sible railroad is there, with the latest
equipped trains, while men are seen
engaged in building depot to replace
the old one. Their intention can readily
be discerned at glance, and as we look
at the old depot, couple, who have be-
come impatient waiting for the train,
walk out from the door and across the
platform, take look for the train and
return to the depot. They are evidently
in love, as the gentleman is prone to let
90 the lady's hand even after they are
inside the station lest he may lose her in
the crowd that is waiting for the train.
They are soon rewarded, however, for
waiting, as the train is seen coming
down the straight line Of track to the
depot, near which is a representation Of
the Hoosac Tunnel; and as the train gets
nearer, it is seen to be a Fitchburg train,
freighted with their usual heavy load Of
passengers, all in the best of spirits. AS
one gazes at the depot, the curtain of
an upstairs window Is seen to rise, Civ
ing view of married life, which repre-
sents man lying in bed, while his faith
full wife, who has become tired of calling
him to get up, stands by the bed side,
hammering him in the face with her fist,
but as the train comes near the station,
the curtain is dropped and fiagman
comes out to announce the arrival of the
train.
The old and new way of getting out
lumber is shown. The old way is rep
resented by two men, one standing on
frame upon which rests the stick that is
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BURLINGTON, sHAKEt

Lewis MUIR has conducted q shoe fac
tory until recently in San Francisco, Cal
ifornia. The establishment is valued at
S150,000, employs $50 hands and pays out
S72, 600 yearly in wages. The factory in
San Francisco, however, is closed, and
Mr.. MUIR has moved his entire business,
save a branch office, to Burlingtonin this
State.
This step has been taken because of the
disastrous interference of labor unions
in this case notably the Shoemakers'
White Labor League-with the shoe
business of the Pacific Coast.
Looking deeper into the matter this
move shows something else. 1t indicates
clearly that when we blow off the West
ern froth it is easy to discover that the
eastern section of these United States
has big mortgage on the business in
clinations of this country. go West
was all right in Greeley's time, but there
is little need of honest people taking it
to-day. OF course, if man wants to es-
cape his reputation he can do so by going
West. He is sure to find q welcome there
despite his antecedents if he will but
throw up his hat and hurrah with the
PETER gang. The people of the West, let
us rise to remark, have spent too much
time, listening to the doctrines of repu-
diation, preached in the past by Dennis
Kearney and at present by Peffer and
Sockless Jerry Simpson Manufacturing
enterprises do not thrive amid such sur
roundings. ~
In the meantime we congratulate Bur
lington, whose attraction is strong
enough to draw an industry across the
continent: The queen city deserves this
new enterprise, because she tried to se-
cure it, because she made bid for it,
and because she got it, The boot and
shoe business, rightly managed, will
prosper in Burlington. Trust Burlington
for that
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Obituary Reaolution..

To the officers and members Of the Anthony
Chapter No. 1, o. K. s.
Your committee appointed TO draft resolutions
on the death OF our sister, Mrs. Alice Patterson,
respectfully make the following report:
WHBBBAs, The shadow Of the Angel of death
has again darkened our chaDter and another
loved sister has been taken from u.s. to Join those
waiting on the other side, therefore, be Il
Resolved, That Mt. Anthony Chapter realizes the
fact that In losing Mrs. Patterson they lose one
who by her cheerful disposition and helpful and
loving nature, endesred herself 10 all with whom
she was associated, bnt knowing her Christian
character and faith, we are content to leave her
in the hands ofhim who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That to the bereayed family and
friends we extend our heartfelt coincidence and
sympathy In their afiiction.
Resolved, That the charter and jewels be
draped the accustomed period, a copy of the
resolutions sent to the family Of deceased and the
same be sent to the bennington BANNER" for
publication.
Jno. Chas. Clark, Mrs. Frank Bradford, Mrs.
Frances Williams, committee.
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Gen. P. P. Pitl1in died at his home in
Montpelier, Tuesday evening, from heart
disease. His age was 65 years. General
Pitkin has represented his town in the
State Legislature at two different times,
and at the breaking out of the war he
enlisted He was successfully promoted
from the ranks to his position as Quar-
termaster General of the State, which he
held in 1854. In 1855 he became Presi.
dent OF the Lane Manufacturing Com
pany of Montpelier, which position he
has held since. He was also trustee of
the Soldiers Home.
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"Don't Care to Eat.n

1t is with the greatest confidence that
Hoods Sarsaparilla is recommended for
loss of appetite, indigestion, sick head
ache, and similar troubles. This medi-
cine gently tones the stomach, assists di-
gestiOn, and makes one ''real hungry"
Persons in delicate health, after taking
Hood 8 Sarsaparilla a few days, find them
selves longing for and eating the plainest
food with unexpected relish.
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W. A. WALL & co.
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
u Estate Of ADA CAMP.
The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the district Of Ben
nington COMMISSI0NERS.t to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against sthe estate Of Ada Camp, late OF Ben
nington In said district, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby given notice
that they will meet for the purpose Aforesaid
at the store Of I. e. Gibson,
on the 9Th day Of September and 9Th day
Of Jan 1892, next. from two O'Clock, p. M, until
four o'clock p. m, each Of said days, and that six
months from the goth day Of July, A. D., 1891, Is
the time limited by said court for said creditors
20 present their claims to us for examination and
allowance
Dated at Bennington, this 9th day of July, A.
D., 1891,
lie. GIBSON,
JOHN " CARNEY, SComr's.
CHARLES II. LOCKWOOD,
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Comrade E. F. Lamb of Flint, Mich,
a former Vermonter, has arranged for a
reunion of the Vermont troops at the
national encampment at Detroit, to be
held in room Ia of the high school build
ing on Wednesday, August 5. The loca-
ton is very convenient, being Oppo-
site the Cadillac house and nationalShead-
quarters.
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BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK

TTNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction Of business from 10 o'clock
q. m. to 4 o'clock p. m, Sundays and Holidays ex-
cepted. , -,
Interest to depostors strictly in accordance with
he 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
ist and July lst and ifnot withdrawn will be added
to principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
1ponlt.
Loans solicited upon real estate and undoubted
A.. B. VALENTINE, President,
W. E.HAWKS, Vice President,
J.T. SHURTLEFF, Treasurer,
G. W. qARMAN, Secretary.
TRUsTEEs-A B. Valentine, VIM. e. Hawks,
&. W. Harman, olin Scott, j. 7. shurtleff, L.
Gibson, j. r. Judson.
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WILLIAM E. MASON, LAWRENCE NJ. ENNIS.
ROBT. P. BATES.

n" '' MASON, ENNIS s BATES.
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corn Street, Chicago, III. ,o,,,,.
Investments a specially. Loans Of any amount
placed upon Chicago real estate at per cent:
small loans at per cent per annum. share OF
your business in both departments solicited. ~
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Hsyrng sod my dental practice to DR. A. z.Cut-
er, a gentleman Of experience and ability, l pc
speak for him the same liberal patronage that has
been accorded me the past eighteen years;
~ DIR. s, B. PIKE. +
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2. CUTLER, Dentist.
A


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and careful manner, and at reasonable prices,1,,
MY aim will be give entire Satisfaction 10 ali
cases submitted to my care.
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THE BANNER.
BENNINGTON:

BENNINGTON:
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 81, 1891.
Entered at the Bennington P Q. as seconded
matter by G. A. PIERCE, Publisher.]