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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-03-05
TIE BENNINGTON MONUMENT.

The Boston Advertiser, last wedk, con
tanned an editorial calculated to do mis-
chief inasmuch as it was altogether mis-
leading. The Advertiser said that the
State of Massachusetts, had been invited
to participate IN the dedication OF, the
monument and was already making
preparations 10 accept it But that the
Association was "hampered with debt
and these debts are lien on the mon
ument." And then the Advertiser called
on the pride of the three States to arouse
them to the payment of the alleged in
debtedness. Coming at a time when an
an appropriation was pending in Con-
gress and the proposed celebration was
in an embryo state, this article was not
only untrue but exasperating in its ten
dency. The Advertiser was misinformed,
and it fastened on Saturday to set its
readers right by publishing the follow
| ing letter from Mai. Valentine under the
editorial headlines: 1.-The Association is
not in debt, but has $1,000 in the
treasury"
To the Editor of the -AdUertiser;-WG
are sorry that you were misled into max
| ing the statement relating to Bennington
Monument which appeared in YOU
Wednesdays paper.
Bennington Battle Monument Assocla
tian is not only out of debt, but it hal
over $1,000 in its treasury. The auditors
only a few weeks ago, at our annua
meeting and after careful investigation
reported that they found no evidence o
indebtedness and that they believed tina
there were no legal or other unsatisfie'
claims against the Association.
The most upright man is liable to b
defendant in suits, where no valid CLAIM
exists against him. The Association
J defending itself against claim which
considers of this class, and without
I dissenting voice has appointed CON
y mitGee to contest the claim referred tc
. The Association has not only built
5 monument at cost of nearly SlOO,OO(
9 but it has built it within the appropria
tions, and has money to spare. 1t has n
4 power to prevent anyone from making
claim, buthas been and ever will be read
to discharge any legal or moral obligi
, tons. o. o, r.f-. r..
In closing let me add that the Asst
) citation asks for no help to pay what
7 considers a fictitious claim.
+ Feb. 81. A. B. VALENTINE.
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The 5lst Congress ended at noon yes,
terday. The closing hours were marked
by the usual rush of business. Among
the Just measures that prevailed was the
international Copyright bill, and among
the important bills that failed was the
Elections, popularity called the force,
bill. The Shipping bill was passed.
This is long stride towards regaining
our lost prestige on the seas.
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Simply apply "SwAYEE's OINTMENT" No In
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leaving the skin clear, white and healthy. It's
great healing and curative powers are possessed
by no other remedy. Ask your druggist for
SwAFNE's OINTMENT, lOfrmo
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VIM, WINSLOW
OF CHAs. E. GRAVES.

ESTATE OF CHAs. E. GRAVES.
Notice ofsettlement and Application for Distri
button.
STATE OF VERMONT,
District Of Remington.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Of
Ace in Remington, within and for said District on
the 9th day of February, A. D., 1901.
Present. Hon. Alfred Robinson. Judge
Albert Walker and Chas c. Kmbal executors
Of the estate Of CHASE Graves Of Bennington, in
said district decd, presents their administration
accountfor examination and allowance and makes
application for decree Of distribution and par.
tition Of the estate Of said deceased
Whereupon 1t is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred to
a session thereof, to be held at the Probate Office
aforesaid, on the 18th day of March, A. D.,
1891, for hearing aud decision thereon; and, It is
further ordered. that notice thereof be given TO
all parties interested, by publication Of the same
three weeks excessively In the Bennington BAN
sER, q newspaper published at Bennington, pre-.
vious to said time for hearing that they may APP
pear at said time and place, and show cause, il
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
True Record, Attest,
ALFRED ROBINSON, Judge.
A True Copy Of Record Attest
ALFRED ROBINSON, Judge.
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DIR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HABIT
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Germany will have its hand full il the
Emperor attempts to discipline Bismarck
for his utterances and France for IFS
treatment Of the exEmpress Frederick
at the same time.
"A vast tomb Of the high priests Of
Ammon, monarch of the gods and local
divinity Of Thebes, has been discovered
in the Eibyan mountains. The tomb is
25 metres below the surface and has two
stories, the upper one not yet opened.
In the lower one 240 saicophagi la, G
been already discovered, the oldest
dating back to the eleventh dynasty,
25OO b. G.
Both erudion and agriculture ought
to be encouraged by government; with
this and manufactures will come of them
selves.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-03-05

Senate stands in the way of the enact
ment of any extreme legislation along
the alliance lines. 1t is very doubtful
whether the Senate will concur with the
House in the passage of the Railway
Bill above summarized. Journal.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-03-05

of the 10000 inhabitants of the
United States, As, 253 live behind prison
bars, and of this number 4 per
cent. are womer. The figures a o
from the latest census bcreau special
bulletin.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-03-05

The annual me sting for the election Of officers
OF the Young Mems Association for the ensuing
year, will be held at The Free Library
rooms, Monday, March 10Th, 1891, between the
hours Of 2 and o'clock p. m.
A. W BREASTED, Secretary.
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State Normal School.
cAsTLEToN. VERMONT.

The Spring Term will begin on Tuesday. Feb
ruary seventeenth, with full corps Of expert
enced iutructOrs. An early application win
secure one Of the few rooms not already taken.
ABEL Z, LEAvENwORTH. Principal,
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PACIFIC COAST
EXCURSIONS.
Washington Territory and Oregan.
Send to II ], Colvin, oil Washington ST, Bos-
ton, for circulars giving all informal on. AMI
NONRESIDENT TAX SALE.

The non resident proprieiors Of the Town Of
Woodford In the county Of Bennington are here
by notified that the taxes assessed by said town
within the years next preceding this date remain
either part or in whole unpaid on the following
described lands IN said town to wit:
II being lot No. In the first division bounded
on the east It joins on lot No. 10; on the west on
n other part Of the same lot which was decided
to Josiah Cutler; on the north on the lands now
owned by Ramailo Bailey; on the south by No 2
in second division, estimated at about thirty
acres. on which the taxes remain unpaid on the
Grand list OF 1883: town tax 81 o. h ghway
tax. 20 cents; school tax 80 cents; or u c Grar
hist Of 1850 Town Tax 81 81 cents; highway tax
81 cents; and on the Grand List Of 1890 town tax
Of 81 cents; highway tax Of 50 C. nis: school tax
Of 81 cents, amounting TO IS u; and SO mnth Of
said lands will be sod at publ auction at the
dwelling house OF James r. Smith In said Town Of
WOoilfnri on Tuesday the 3ist day If March at
O'Clock in the afternoon. shall be rrqti lie 10
discharge said taxes with costs, uucs> pr,yiou "
pad.
s. Z, GLEASON, Collector Of Town Taxes.
Dated at Woodford, this eih d'y Of February,
A. d. 1891, stS
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The Banner.
BENNINGTON. VERMONT q.
Thursday Afternoon, March 5, 1891.

Monday night the upper Renfrew mills
at North Adams, Mass, were burned
Loss $4,000. 1t is not certain as TO
whether these mills will be rebuilt,
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LOST!

On Saturday, Feb 7Ih, on the rod between
North Adams and Bennington, roll Of Limo.
leum hoor-coveringl II was two yards wide
A suitable reward will be paid for its its return
to me at Bennington.
L A. EVANS, 23e Union rect.
Bennington, Vt. Feb 10th, 1891.
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WANTED.

One or two go Vi dinlng;room girls at the Tut
nam House. Liberal wages.
81 L,CoLLTNs.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED.

Agents for Henry NJ. SANKEY'S great book,
Retreat Of Emin, Governor Of Equatoria," The
best selling book Of the year. Special induce
ments to active agents. CHARLES Serb
NERs SONS, 2! Hawley St. Boston, Mass. ia
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Annual Village Injecting,
March 18th, 1891.

The legal voters of the Village of Bennington
are hereby notified and warned 10 meet at Free
Library Hall, In said Village OF Bennington, on
Tuesday, March i7th, 1891, at O'Clock In the af-
ternoon, to transact the following business:
list. To hear the report Of the officers for the
year past,
End To see what sum shall be voted to pay the
Bennington Fire Department.
3rd TO see II the Village will authorize the
Trustees TO borrow money 70 defray the expenses
of the Village until the new tax is collected.
4th. To see what sum shall be raised on tho
Grand List Of said Village TO defray the expenses
Of the corporation for the year ensuing. and TO
pay the indebtedness thereof, II any there shall
be- and 20 fix the time for collection Of said tax.
9TH To see II the village will vote TO locate
hydraut at or near the corner Of West Main and
Mill streets.
9Th. Tosee II the village will vote 70 alter or
amend Sections q. p. .. -. q and 20 Of the
BYLAWS Of said village SO as 10 better establish
the Fire Department; also, 80 as to enlarge. re-
strict alter or define the powers, duties, rights
and privileges OF the Engineers Fire WanlenF Fire,
n se and Hook and ladder Companies. aud Of
{ ~ M mlrrs uf said companies respectively.
Tn 10 elect President Of the Village. seven
% Trustces Clerk, Treasurer, Collector and
three CD Auditors.
slh 10 transact any other necessary and
proper business when met.
J. II. KlLso, Village Clerk.
j. DEWEY, President.
Bcr.''r St0n, March Ord, 1891.
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Leaving a balance Of

to pay interest, clothing, new machinery,
doctors bills and allincidental expenses,
and to save for a rainy day. | sold two
horses, but only one years keeping
would come out of that as income for
1890. Neither have l figured anything
for rent or firewood, which are worth at
least $3.50; nor for milk, cream or fruit
for our own family of seven, worth $50
more. We paid outfor one COW and two
heifers S8l, which, with the growth on
rs young cows and heifers, say s. each,
makes our cattle worth more than year
ago. l start the years 1891 with 10 hog
kind worth S25 less than the "a, Jan. LIST,
1S90.-Herdld d NelCS.
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FOR SALE.
NOTICE.

Or to rent, the property on Union Street, for
merly owned by che late @. A. Wood.
7if Z. l.. NJ HOLS. 457 hain Street
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E. S. Chandler sells Brussels soap.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-17
PEFORNS AT UESr POINT.

The discoveries made by the West Point
Board of Visitors concerning the false economy
imposed on the administration Of the Military
Academy are instructive if not cheering Inc
Board this wear was an unusually Jealous body,
and its intelligence and energy were COM
mcnsurate Its researches, it is true, have not
revealed much that is new. The Academy
direct usefulness in the Mexican War and the
War of the Rebellion should have commended
it long ago to every practical as we'll as every
patriotic citizen. Nevertheless, it has hereto
fore stood as a conspicuous memorial of public
indifference and legislative cheeSeparDg. Year
after year Boards of Visitors appointed by the
President and from the two houses OF Congress
have contraSted the high efficiency of the man
agement with the utter inadequncy of its re-
sources. Yet until the last Congress their ap-
peals and structures have fallen on deaf ears, so
far as material relief is concerned
1t seems grotesque TO learn that at this repre-
sentative National institution many Of the APP
pliances are such as Mr.. Squeers, in burst of
needless extravaganza. might have ordered for
usa at Dotheboys Hall. What with motars
fired with half charges for fear Of their burst
ing. siege-gns not fired at all, cavalry horses
spoiled for the bride by hitchng to caissons
and ld-peces, harness that won't fit, carron-
adeS that fail to match, gas that ruins the
cadets eyes and caused the rejection OF several
| in one year during the course, crippled band
and defective plumbing, it is wonder the
students learn as much as they do. All the
heavy guns are timeworn smoothbores or con-
verted" rites, and all load at yhe muzzle, and
with much OF the modern light ordnance the
cadets acquaintance is purely theoretical. The
riding-h is unheated in the depth of winter,
| and men and horses suffer from rheumatism and
pneumonia. Formerly, the overworked cavalry
soldiers who also serve at the post as artillery
drivers have had to dig their way through the
snow in winter for nearly a mile from their
| barracks 10 the stables, and six OF the officers
| families are still crowded in three cottages.
The last Congress- however, made liberal ap-
preparations for new buildings, which will miti-
gate these embarrassments.
The Board has done well in deciding to recon-
mend local examinations It's most noteworthy
| achievement, however is its conclusion con-
corning an increase in the number of the cadets.
| The ncapacity of candidates and other casual
ties keep the Academy quota constantly def
dent. As Professor Niche showed in q recent
PAPER, the ratio of graduates to the population
is steadily decreasing. The average number of
students falls below 300. General Grant main
tanned that it should be kept at 1000. With
the present accommodations less than 500 could
be taken care 6f. The latest Board, Of which
Senator Henderson was president, not only
urges an increase, but suggests method This
oontemplates the restoration to the President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-17

Of the appointment of ten candidates year, anu
the extension to Senators of the power 0, ap-
nointment now exercised by members OF 'ne
lower house. Colonel Wilson, the eincien'
Superintendent Of the Academy, We believe per,
sonally favors limiting the immediate increase
to the Presidential appointees. These win inc
greater number coming from the Congress'ona,
districts under the new apportionment, would
test the success of the experiment before ex-
tensive changes were made.
With q hundred or more graduates every
wear. many would of course fail to find army
employment and would be relegated to CIVIL
life. II West Point was intended to serve mere
" as training school for officers to fill yearly
vacancies in the army, this would amount 10 a
useless extravaganza. But we conceive that ,o ~
was also designed to and should properly Iuinl
the higher object Of conserving and fostering 'ne
National military spirit. From TINS poinO VI
view it is pleasant to commend the boaru io'
its public service and to congratulate all Gun,
cerned on the prospect of an early extension VI
the present benefits of one OF the BEST military
schools in the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-17
A PRINCES PENITENCE.

II Is 4 meagre concession which the Prince
of Wales has made to the moral force OF Eng
sh opinion, but apparently it suflices to create
a reaction in his favor. The Secretary for
War. rising in Parliament with self-conscious
air after sharing the penitential reflections OF
ROYALTY, admits on behalf OF the Prince the soft
impeachment of an error of Judgment. There
is no apology offered for habtual gambling in
the country houses visited by the heir to the
throne. There is no pledge offered that he will
be more discreet hereafter in his recreatons or
les, Indifferent to public criticism OF his manner
of life. The error OF judgment, which is con-
fessed with reluctance and something like
cynical contempt of the structures to which he
has been exposed relates to his neglect to re-
ouire Sir William Cumming to report the scan
dal to the military staff. The Secretary OF War
states apoogctically that the attention OF the
Prince OF Wales had never been directed to the
army regulations, but now that he has taken
the trouble to read them and TO reflect on all
the circumstances Of the case, he perceives that
there was an error Of judgment This is light
penance for conduct which has brought the
throne into public contempt and provoked a
storm of denunciation from the press and from
!
ness and gratitude by members of Parliament
and the aristocratic classes as a wondrous act OF
condescension The Radical combination for
forcing general debate on the baccarat scan
dial has collapsed. The Princes popularity, il
| we may accept the comments Of the press as
decisive, has Immediately been restored.
This gr0tesque exaggeration of the importance
of an admission Of want of judgment in hand
ling one of the details Of the scandal is an I'M
erine indication of the extravaganza OF Eng
Iish LOYALTY to the monarchy. 1t is doubtless an
unprecedented thing for member of the royal
family to admit that his Judgment is fallible and
that it is possible for him to be in bad form
respecting any OF the conventional requirements
Of military or social life. But in view of the
! extraordinary demonstrations of public disap-
Droyal which the baccarat scandal has called
forth, the obsequious Difference paid to the
Princes lame and stilted excuse is most re-
markable Royalty is ono Of the social as well
as political institutions in England, and it is
worshpped with reverence and awe. "Their
liod is Precedent said Mr.. Emerson OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-17

Justice in this latitude is proverblalIy SLOW
but sometimes it is sure. For instance, by the
decree of the Court of Appeals, the loose
tongued John Most is to go to prison at last for
an offence committed almost four years ago.
On December 8, 1887, he was sentenced to
years imprisonment for using violent language
and melting people TO lawlessness on the prevl-
Gus November H. This is result that cannot
fail to give satisfaction to all right-thlnk1ng
citizens. though the moral effect of punishment
following swiftly the commission OF crime has
been largely lest by the long delay. Evidently
Most has outlived his day of grace, for, so FAR
a. we are aware, there is no ground in this case
for an appeal to the United States Supreme
Conrt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-17
WEDNESDAY,, JUNE II, 1891.
TWELVE PAGES
THE NEVIS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-Premier Abbott has formed Canadian
Cabinet: all the members of the late Ministry re
tain their portfolios 80 The Prince of Walcss
name was Kissed by an audience at lecture in
Wales. 80 President da Fonseca made an op-
timistic speech at the opening of the Brazilian
Parliament - The total number Of persons
killed in the Swiss railway accident on Sunday Is
1870. - The OGorman Mahon is dead.
Domestic-The Ohio Republican State Conven-
ton met in Columbus; temporary organization
was formed. - The canal investigation was
resumed at Albany. - A suit was begun against
ex-City Treasurer Bardsley, Of Philadelphia to re-
cover 81 co. 900 OF his stealings - Fire at Sea
BRIGHT \. j., did $3.50, 900 damage and made 90
families homeless - James b. Colgate pre-
serted 81 100000 TO Colgate University as a
memorial fund. - Graduating and otLer eXer
cises were held in many colleges
City and Suburban.-Loantaka won the great
Suburban handicap race; other winners at Sleeps
head Bay Civil Service, His Highness, PoTtches
ter. Bermuda, Longstreet and Watterson; in The
last race Atlantic came in FIRST but was disquali
fed. == In the Atlantic Yacht Club regatta the
Gloriana shot away from all her competitors. -
The Giants defeated the Chicago team for the
fourth time in this series. == The new United
States Circuit Court of Appeals organized. -
Nearly all the Republican ward associations il
BROOKLYN held meetings and received new mem
hers - Stocks dull, overshadowed by Chicag,
Gas, which furnished more than third of tn,
total business; it closed nearly per cent highe
and with a few exceptions the rest of the market
closed lower.
The Wcather.-Forecast for to-day: Generally
fair. but with shower; cooler Temperature
yesterday Highest, 90 degrees; lowest, "a; aver
age 81 5-S
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sor IS were sung by Thomas Ebert william oey.

sorgs were sung by Thomas Ebert. william eey.
mour was Stage manager, and Edward sedle master u
properties. .
Among the people present yesterday were Charles ~
Num- Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson lr' M,'
Henry A. Mum, Mrs. Sarah Cowe lie Moyne' MIS-
Cuyler Mrs. Alexander Taylor. the Misses hose,'
Mrs william JAY Mrs. Charles Franklyn, Miss f''1'
the Misses Furniss Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Robert MOuu',
Mrs Floyd-Joncs Mrs +. b. Chadwick, MIS- oiina'
sloan Mrs. ogden Doemus, Mrs. foFdnam "o,'' a.,
ward Delaney Miss Fellows, Mrs HICKS AIioia' 80
Prescott Hall Butler the Marquise Taueyrahu uo 80
cord Everett Jansen Wendell, Mrs Alfred - N 49,
Mrs william Fellows Morgan. Mrs. La"toh' 49, go,
Winter Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Thomss' -n,o' .s-,s
Humphreys, Mrs. Eben Wright, Henry W. NO. ~.
John schoe(rel Mrs J. D. Lippincott Mt ana 80.
Church and Miss Barry. The patrons were ~" ~
Drs q n Houehton, Alexander Msckay snhsn' '0'
gan Dix. j. R. Davenport, ID. II. Greer, r. ~ -,
E. H. levitt, D. Parker Morgan, H. l. ss'Se ~,
the Rev. Henry Mottet. The patronesses Ne.o ~
Astor Mrs. A. Alexander, Mrs. Hicks Anou, -.
r Blodeett Mrs. C. S. Brown. Mrs +. II. Duue''
Mrs. Addison y. cammaek, Mrs. T. f. onA -
Mrs J. II. Choate Mrs. W. V. Chspsn, Mrs. Aiiiea vs.
chanan Mrs W. Irving Clark, Mrs. Edward r. COOPER
Mrs s v r. Cruger, Mrs. Chauncey NJ p~p"'
Mrs. q. B. DeForest, Mrs. r. H. Derby, Mrs. frane'
Delafeld, Mrs. Paul Dana MIS- Morgan DIX a ' x
n neer Mrs r. G. DUNN Miss Davenport Mrs Thomas
ESIeston. Miss Emendo Mrs. NICHOLAS ss,c t 9aodrdss
Mrs r, ". Glider, Mrs. J. X: Oracle Mrs j. Pier
81 or(s Mrs Henry Norton Mrs. W. II. Move, Mrs.
SssOH Mrs. John Robert P Sypasn'M N' en S
Mrs Valentine q. Hail. Mrs. Burton c. HARRISON
Mrs oliver Hartman Mrs A $. Hewitt Mrs Il tio A.
man Mrs Charles HOFFMAN, Mrs W. II. Hughes MIS-
f. ". Humphreys, Miss Houghton. Mrs Richard ir N
John Kean, Mrs Kinney, Mrs. Luther koanlto, MD
seth Low, Mrs May, Mrs. Edward Mitchell, MP: n
Mrs W. A. Perry. Mrs. Wheeler Peckham. Mrs Valdez