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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

On the heels of the following announce
ment from Burlington comes the Wash
ington dispatch given below. The Bur
lington correspondent of the Sunday
Budget says: "a number of Vermont's
public men have expressed their opinion
this week in relation to the subject of an
extra session of the Legislature and the
prevailing sentiment seems that while
little if any saving would result it would
do no hurt to have the money in the
State, where it could be used, and not
subject to the whims of Congress. st.
Adams federal building will not be
touched until the Legislature has taken
action with reference to site. The i'm.
preston seems to be that Governor
Page will call an extra session about the
first of May" The Associated Press
correspondent at the National Capital
says: MANY of the States that expected
to realize the entire amount of their
contributions to the direct tax are to be
disappointed. The first comptroller has
satisfied himself that the United States
Government may claim Offsets against
all States wherein the tax was not col
lected from individuals directly by the
Government Some of the offsets he has
of arms, ammunition and accoutrements
over-issued under the act of 1908 up to
1887, are as follows Massachusetts,,
S47S6; New Hampshire. 1854, and Yer
mont, Sj43, $50. The amounts represent
the extent to which quotas were over
drawn. Had the old law continued in
force most of these States might have
made the accounts square by diminish
ing the amounts of their acquisitions,
but after the new militia law OF 1887 had
been passed this course could not be
pursued, and the State accounts for re-
funding of direct tax are now, or will be
when presented, held up pending inves-
tigatiOn. Vermonts large arrearage is
explained by the fact that during the
war she made heavy acquisitions for
arms to repel the threatened st. Albans
raid, and it is said the State afterwards
sold $4,000 worth of these arms to
France"
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ton bills repeating much of the Republic
can legislation for the protection of equal
rights and fair voting in the Southern
States. Ii will be remembered, perhaps,
that when President Hayes vetoed the
principal bill of this sort. there was
current saying that the veto message was
the voice of Jacob Edmunds, thought
the hand was the hand of Esau Hayes.
Mr.. Edmunds offered and the Senate
adopted, under his leadership. in execu-
tive session the resolution calling on the
President to terminate the last Fisheries
and Reciprocity treaty with Great
Britain. In this case the Senate took off
the Injunction of secrecy from the pro-
ceedings, and did Mr.. Edmunds the
unique honor of requesting him by for
NAL vote to write out the eXtemporaneous
speech which he had delivered on the
occasion, to be printed and made public
in the Record
Mr.. Edmunds introduced and has sup
ported the postal telegraph bill (which
in spite of corporate opposition will yet
become law) designed to give the peo-
pie cheap telegraph facilities in connec-
ton with the postal service.
He framed and introduced the general
act providing for counting the votes and
ascertaining the result of Presidential
elections, one of the most important
measures of this generation, which set
ties the method of procedure in cases of
disputed elections and provides a legal
method of determining disputed results
in National election.
| Mr.. Edmunds brought forward and
procured the passage of the well known
Mormon polygamy laws, known as the
"Edmunds Laws under which polyga-
my has been practically suppressed in
Utah.
He reported the bill for inspecting and
facilitating the expectation of meat pro
ducts of the United States, containing
the important provision enabling the
President to defend our people against
unjust action toward our products by
other countries, a measure of immense
value to the farmers of the whole coun
try.
Mr.. Edmunds was the leading support
er of the treaty negotiated by President
Arthur with tile Republic of Nicaraugua
by which the United States obtained con
troll of the only practicable ship cana
between the two great oceans, nov
in process of construction and destined
to dominate the commerce of the world
Mr.. Edmunds was an active supporte
of the bill regulating Inter. State railwa!
transportation and bringing these grea
corporations under the control of Law
and of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
To this list of measures which hOnoTa
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16
WE ARE Tile PEnPLE

There is q vast difference between our
institutions and those of Europe as for
eign diplomats are likely to discover be-
fore this Italian imbroglio is over. The
people rule in this country and it is of
frequent occurrence that when those
chosen to enforce the laws fail in the
performance of their duty, the people by
whom the laws were framed and by
whom the officers were elected, assume
their prerogative and take the matter of
indicating the law into their own hands
Perhaps this is not the best method
The killing of the Italians in New Or
leans may have been little less than MUIR
der in the eyes of the foreign diplomats
and of some citizens of the United States,
but it is a way we have of correcting
such evils as become intolerable, and the
method has been pretty generally ap-
proved.
| We have thus far assumed that there
were few bad Italians in this country
and in Italy and many good Ones The
recent action of the Italian Government
leads to the conclusion that it is now
composed of bad Italians and fools.
Otherwise no such ultimatum would have
been sent by the Italian Premier as the
|
tary Blaine could hardly be expected to
determine upon plan OF action until he
had fully investigated the facts, New
Orleans is some distance from Washing
ton. 1t takes time to conduct dipl lmatic
negotiations in the ordinary way and
Mr.. Blaine is very properly taking his
time and keeping quiet. 1t may be he
will finally decide in favor of the Justice
nf INn1,fiu Iapoanfu aud ~ mo lao 1,n
finally affirm that country which breeds
such blOOd-thirsty ScOundrels as the rec
ords prove thrive there and then spews
them out upon order-loving and law
abiding communities, is entitled only to
contempt
The Italian Premier seems, like his
friends, the Malta, to thirst for gore.
He plainly seeks cdSuS bell, and unless
he manifests speedily desire TO listen
to reason we trust he will be accOmmO-
dated The United States need not fear
the combined armies or resources of
Europe. We may not be fully prepared
for war Just now, but we have heretofore
demonstrated that we can get ready with
astonishing CELEBRITY and before the CON
flict ended Italy or any other Nation
would be glad to cry quits and settle all
damages. So come on Mr.. Italy, we pre-
fer peace, we do not care even If there
be rupture of diplomatic relations and
an exodus of Italians from this country.
We can get along without your trade
much easier than you can do without
ours. So far as Italy is concerned we
can afford to strike it off the Exchange
list entirely, but if you want war we will
be ready and you will find that it is in
reality our strong suit, the game of bluff
viii scare no one and will not hurry
methodical Mr.. Blaine in the least
! Rt,IJpf
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The Banner.
BENNINGTON. VERMONT
Thursday Afternoon, April 16, 1891
EnmuNns,N sUCORsSOR.


The resignation of Senator EdmundS
last week has given the press of the
State and Nation, as well as Others,
topic to discuss relative to his possible
or probable successor. Beginning with
one or two names the list has heightened
until it is evident that Vermont has
number of eminent gentlemen from
whom to make a suitable choice of Sen
ator. Probably the best statement of
the situation confronting our Governor
and people is in the words of Secretary
Proctor who says:
1.-The position of Senator from my
State has for a good many years been
somewhat unique, and it is not and
never has been, within my memory, CON
sidered as a place permitting any candi-
dacy in the usual sense. Vermont has a
number of men capable and worthy to
represent her in the United State Senate,
though it could not be hoped that any
one could fill the place of Senator Ed
munds, whose resignation has been re-
ceived. as it must naturally have been,
with the greatest regret, and who for %
years has represented Vermont n the
United States Senate to the equal honor
of himself and his State and the great
advantage of the country"
The names most frequently used by
our editorial brethren are: Secretary
Proctor, Congressman-elect Powers, EX:-
Cows. Smith and Stewart and Col.
Veazey. To these well-knOwn men the
BANNER would add that of Gen. J. G.
Nc Cullough o: Bennington. The list
could be heightened considerably but we
will stop here.
General Nc Cullough is lawyer by
profession and attained eminence as
Encouragement in California. Return
ing to Vermont many years ago he has
been one of the leaders of public opinion
in Southwestern Vermont. A man OF
broad and national views, able, cOnserva
tive and conversant with the living ques
lions of to-day his appointment to the
vacancy suggests happy solution OF the
situation. We presume, however, tha'
the extensive business interests, Dotl
within and without the State, of which
he is the head would preclude an accept
ance, although a large constituency
would be pleased to support him shoulc
he be named as Senator Edmundss sue
cessor. This use of Gen. Nc Cullough''
name is made without his knowledge OF
consent and we are wholly in the darl
as to what response he will make to the
suggestion, which has been prominently
made in private circles for several days
and now finds its first public expression
in our columns.
The State is particularly fortunate IN
having so many capable and promlnen
sons. both within and without her Dor
ders, employed in shaping national legis
lation. We feel sure that the interests
of Vermont will be ably served whoeve
shall be selected to take up the mantle
so honorably worn by Senator Edmund
for quarter of a century.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

1t has been said that during Col Proc
tors term as Secretary of War, there
have been introduced and successfully
carried out, more reforms in the U. S.
Army than during the 20 years previous
ly. We think this is the fact, and as one
evidence of the case, quote Washington
dispatch of Tuesday, which says: ''War
Department officials affirm splendid re-
suits are ensuing from the recent legisla-
ton in the interest of enlisted men. 1t
is not only shown by the decrease in de-
sertion, but by the spirit Of content that
seems to prevail throughout the service.
They are especially well pleased with
the operations Of that feature which au-
thorizes discharges at the expiration Of
three years service and three months
furlough. Late returns show that less
than thirty per cent. Of those enlisted
have applied for discharge. The ma
iority Of the three-year men take adyan-
tage of the three months furlough, but
they seem glad to come back at the ex.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16
a Safr Investment,

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case Of
failure a return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our adj
vertised druggist bottle of DR., Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t is
guaranteed to bring relief in every case
when used for any affection of Throat
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption
inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asth
ma, Wnooping Cough, Group, etc.
etc. 1t is pleasant and agreeable t.
taste, perfectly safe and can always b,
depended upon. Trial bottle free a
J. r. Shurtletf's drug store.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16
Advertising We mimi.

On our fourth page we give the ques-
tons sent out by the Board of Agricul-
tuTe to the Selectmen of the several
towns, under the heading of "A forward
movement" Such papers as the Burling-
ton Clipper, Middlcbury Register, etc, that
opposed Commissioner Valentines plans
as fast as proposed, go into ecstacies over
this prepared consensus, forgetting that
these questions are but copies of blanks
sent out by the late Agricultural Bureau.
The Commissioner had the express
power of law behind him it being made
the duty OF listers to answer the ques-
tions. One hundred only out of two
hundred and fOrty-three did so. We
hope this volunteer proposition between
the Board and SelectmGn will fare better
than the first attempt. The replies given
the Commissioner, who for two years
sent out similar blanks were practically
worthless for tabulation. On this ground
the Free Press comments:
THE list of inquiries should call out
valuable information, but the selectmen
will have to do better in the matter of
replying than they did when inquiries of
similar imports were sent to them by
Commissioner Valentine when he had
this work in hand. In order to obtain
the best results it will be necessary to
take measures to secure answers from
every town. From the data obtained it
is proposed to prepare articles for a
pamphlet giving information in relation
to VcrmOnts advantages for agriculture
and other industries. its mineral wealth,
its manufacturing facilities, its cattle
and dairy interests, its horse and sheep
industries and last but not least its at
fractions as summer resort. As we
understand it, the undertaking of this
task is gratuitous on the part of the
members of tie Board and rs it cannot
fail to result to the great advantage OF
the entire state, they should e the
hearty cooperation of all pubIic-spir-
tied citizens and of the selcctmen in
particular"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

piratiOn thereof. The cause for con-
graduation is that the majority of en-
listed men are satisfied with their pres
ent life, and that there is not the de-
mand for shorter terms of enlistment, as
many pretend to believe. There has
been a larger percentage of applications
for discharge by purchase, however, than
is considered desirable, and the proba-
bilities are there will be shutting
down on these before long. 1t is estima-
ted 800 men have bought out since the
new law went into effect, and the appli'
cations are increasing, and this is the
season of the year when many of the
restless soldiers look for other fields OF
labor After four years of hard work
the new army tactics are at last assumed
definite shape, and will soon be put into
practical use.n
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16
WHY NOT ROOM NERhoNrp

Another instance of how Vermont's
capital might and should be kept at
home is furnished in the statement re-
Gently made to us by surveyor. 1t is
that while surveying ON mountain not
far west of st. JOhnsbury he passed with
the compass over a large rock which
stood several feet out of the ground and
the compass needle pointed directly
down to the rock and would not swerye
| from that direction until they were well
away from the place. This would seem
to indicate load-stOne or magnetic iron.
In that same mountain is n rich deposit
of iron from which some ore was dug
and iseveral links of chain forged.
Also, it is related that in early days old
Joe iniun, as lie was called. used to
dig out lead for his bullets in q nearly
pure state near this place. As noted
elsewhere company has been formed to
develop deposit of copper near that
same location. In another part of the
State there is claim of gold discoveries.
| The granite and marble industries have
been successfully prosecuted in different
sections and are rapidly being extended
In the face of all this the money still
goes South and West and the agents of
this and that company find Vermont a
| rich Held.
Even now we hear someone saving,
"lf these deposits do not produce ore in
paying quantities is not all this money
thrown away in fruitless cxpcnditure?''
Perhaps some f TT Payne or New En-
gland City stakeholder would like to an
swer this question. We will answer it in
the old-fashiOhed Yankee way, by ask
ing another: Is it any more foolish to
throw away money ON an attempt to de-
yelop our own homes than to try it out,
side the State2 Is it moro foolish to
throw away money in providing occupa-
ton for our own laboreTs than in filling
the pockets of syndicate of wildcat
spectators? Is it more foolish to in.
duce labOring men to come here than to
help on rush toward some far-otf cloud
city? Which shall it be: Southern land
schemes or Vermont development com
panies? Let the future show it to be the
latter. -CdledOnidR.
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MERIT Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been using DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have
never handled remedies that sell as well
or that have given such universal salts
faction. We do not hesitate to guaran'
tee them every time, and we stand ready
to refund the purchase price, if satisfac
tory results do not follow their use
These remedies have won their great
popularity purely on their merits. j. T
Shurtleff. druggist
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16
Fl ~ ? =
Rncklen,n ArnIcn SaIre

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
auired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price,
25 cents per box. For sale by J. L.
Shurtleif, 4y1
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

A Kansas despatch has this ominous
announcements: Frank Nc Grath, pres
ident of the alliance of this State, has
addressed letter to the Southern
miiances, urging them to attend the Gin
cinnati coVention and be prepared to act
with third independent party. In his
letter he intimates that unless the South
ern branch of the order takes this STEP
the Northern States will 90 back to the
Republican party. The letter was called
forth by number of editorials which
have appeared in Southern ALI nee
papers opposing a third party, and de.
claring that the alliance in the South
must work out It's reforms through the
Democratic party.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

The full text of the voluminous CORE.
spondence between this government and
Italy is published this morning, Secre-
tary Blaine is ahead both in logic and
presidents, and Uncle Sam doesn't scare
worth a cent. Meantime the recognized
tribunals of our country are inquiring
into the matter in legal and constitu-
tional manner, Italys blubbering to the
contrary, notwithstanding.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

In speaking of the men who make W
the usual Vermont Legislature the Wood
stock Standard says: They have sucl
an appetite for chasing every ten-cen
piece up a tree that is, or ought to be, il
the pockets of citizens, it would be i'm
possible to exclude them from this pleas
ure. In the meantime Vermont capital
takes a stampede beyond the limits O
the State which is likely TO continue
some years" An exchange remarks
"Just so. Many of our laws regarding
taxation are simply for the apprehen
sion and bounding of capital 1t woult
seem to be crime to accumulate anC
hold property, if the action of the aver
age Legislative vigilance committee il
any criterion"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

The worth of paper money as compared
with silver during the revolutionary war
is an instructive elementary lesson in
finance. We quote an authority: "In
January, 1777, 500 in silver was worth
Sl05i in continental currency; in January,
ITS, it was worth 1925; in 1770, S742; in
January, 1850, S2,945; in January, 1881,
81, 400" Paper money of the right kind
is the best; but it must be limited
in quantity and have solvency and law
behindi it. An imitation with deprecated
silver would in a lesser degree widen the
gulf between silver and gold by height
ening the premium on the latter. Ere,
coinage would precipitate the financia
follies with which the histories of gov
ernments are replete.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

The tin plate factories in Wales have
shut down for a month on account OF
the production in this country and the
price is lower than ever here. One OF
the largest canning firms in this country
has contracted for large order for cans
at lower rate than before the tariff was
changed. In this connection the follow.
ing item is of interest: 1.-THE manager
of the Temescal tin mines in California
to which we referred the other day, is
arranging to Lave gigantic tin pail
thirty feet high, made from the tin mineC
there, and exhibited at the Worlds Fair
suspended from derrick. The pal
ought to be filled with Nc Kinley sugar.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

Every ingredient employed in produc-
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla is strictly pure,
and is the best of its kind it is possible to
buy. All the roots and herbs are care
fully selected, personally examined, and
only the best retained. SO that from the
time of purchase until Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is prepared, everything is carefully
watched with view to attaining the
best results. Why don't you try it?
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LOCAL POSTSCRIPT
WoOdfOrd.

Walter Foote has gone to WslloOmsac
to work, and Frank WI lie to Athol,
Mass.
The last half of April promises to
give us weather proverbial to its name.
Albert Wood has fine colt. If
properly reared it will stand in the 400
rank
Mrs. Emory HOLSTER visited relatives
and friends at Bennington last week.
At II. E. Burgess's in Bennington,
Maggie Temple is spelling" Miss Clara
Kelley rs hOuse-maid, while the latter
visits relatives and friends at her home
in the Bay State.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-04-16

Why is she sad? Has some loved
friend departed? Has some living friend
proved false? Has she asked the ques-
ton, lis life worth livingP" and sadly
answered mol" She longs for death I!
Why? Because she is suffering. Be-
cause she is bowed down with a weight
of woe. Because all pleasure is driven
from her life by the demon of pain.
She is not alone in this respect, for
alas most women also suffer. They
may suffer in silence, but it is none the
less severe and none the less needless.
Women were created for pleasure, not
pain; for happiness, net for misery.
They suffer, but they need not. A little
care, a little assistance, use of the right
thing will prevent all such troubles OF
cure them in time. This assistance
which women so much need, will bC
found in the use of that grand medicine
Hunts Remedy.
Many women have already discovered
this secret and have renewed their healtl
and lives. Read what some of them say
Il was cured of heart disease, arising
from deranged kidneys, by Hunts Rem
dy."-MRs. A. o. ROCKWELL, PrOvi
dence, r. |.
81 suffered Tor years with weak bacl
and swollen limbs. Hunts Remed.
cured me.''-MRs. WM. GRAY, Hote
| GnldgD,ith Dncton NTacc
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The Literary and Aid Society at the
Methodist parlors is the last the present
conference year 1t was well attended
and gave some S12 fiscal results.
The la Grippe has been severe trial t.
our neighbors. Many of the older PEG
pie were very i'll, and at one time fear
were felt in the cases of Paris Niles
Perry Tyler aud others, but later indica
lions are more favorable.
Frank Halves is to be congratulated oil
fine young boy.
Edward Nutting spends a short tim,
with us while East on business connect
ed with the Fitchburg railroad