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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04
PROPOSED HIGHWAYS,

A proposition of the st. Johnsbury
Republican, that the State build two mac
adamized roads-one running from
Swanton down the west side of the
mountains to Bennington, and the other
from Newport to Brattleboro. Another
proposition embodied in bill submitted
by Windsor county senator, is that the
State bond itself for $1,000,000, the
money to be laid out for the betterment
of the highways of the State under the
direction of State engineer and county
engineer. Both of the schemes above
set forth seem to us of questionable
utility. In certain localities there may
be need for State aid; but in the main
what is wanted most of all for the i'm
provement of the roads is not more
money, but better knowledge of how
to expend what is raised by the usual
tax.-Middlebury Register.
Well, that depends. The very best
earth road that ever was made is a mass
of dust i'll the summer and a mire of
mud in the spring. And it calls for con-
tinual and neYeT-ending repairs. In the
long run, it is, for most localities, by far
the most expensive kind of road. For
instance, in Middlebury, as in st. Johns
bury and in many another Vermont
town where no permanent roads have
been constructed, the cost of the earth
roads is greater in series of years than
it would be to macadamize them with
silver.
On the other hand, we'll macadamiz-
ed road is not costly to build. compara-
lively speaking, and, once built, it is
good for hundred years, while the ex-
pense of keeping it in order is under
ordinary circumstances mere nothing.
Our contention was that Vermont should
enter upon the task of putting It's roads
in permanent shape; that the best begin
ming would be to build two macadamiz-
ed roads the entire length of the State
on either side of the mountains; and that
in future years the undertaking should
be steadily continued until the State is
gridironed with first-class, durable
roads.
We are still unable to see why this
plan is not good one and why it is not
entirely feasible.-St. JOhnsbury RepubH-
can.
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Total ..........li
Total

1t may be confidently predicted that
tie States set down in the Republican
column will cast their electoral votes for
Harrison and Reid. With an assured
total of 2l0 electoral votes the Republi-
can party can win if it carries New York
and loses every other doubtful State. 1t
can lose New York and every doubtful
State but Indiana and win. 1t can lose
all the doubtful States except Connecti-
cat, Nevada and West Virginia and elect
its candidates. Substitute Delaware for
Nevada and the result is still the same.
The Democracy, on the other hand must
carry at least five of the seven doubtful
States, including New York, in order to
win.
The registration figures in New York
State indicate substantial plurality for
the Republican Presidential ticket. The
Empire State is assuredly Republican if
81 per cent. of the votes that are regis
tered are cast. New Jerseys electoral
vote is claimed by the Democrats on the
strength of the States past political
record. The strong campaign of educa-
ton conducted by New Jersey protec-
tionists among the wage workers, how
ever, makes that State excellent fighting
ground for the Republicans. In both
Delaware and West Virginia the Democ-
racy is growing weaker year by year.
With plenty of hard work both of them
should be Republican on industrial
issues. Benjamin Harrison carried Indi-
ana four years ago by 2,34S plurality.
The magnificent record of his admins
tration and the marked industrial prog
ress of Indiana will combine to make
the President stronger in his own State
than in 1888. Both the manufacturing
and the tobacco growing industries of
Connecticut are threatened by the Demo
cratic Free Trade platform. Cleveland's S
plurality four years ago was only 1886.
We believe that the thorough canvass
made by the Connecticut Republicans
will result in wiping out this narrow
margin and gaining the States six cleo
toral votes for Harrison.
Every indication points to Republican
success. The people are thoroughly
aroused to the importance of maintain
ing the conditions that have resulted in
a National prosperity such as the world
has never seen. The intelligent wage
workers of this Nation understand that
4 vote for Cleveland is vote for lower
wages. The business men of the country
appreciate the peril of trusting the Gov
ernments in the hands of Free Trade and
fiat money fanatics. The only thing
needed to assure the Presidents re-elec-
ton is the continuance of Republican ac-
tivity, energy and vigilance in the doubt
full States.-N. Y. Press.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04

Following the great Milwaukee con-
fagration Of last week, on Sunday the
severest fire that st. Johnsbury has ever
known occurred. The flames broke out
about p. M, and first appeared in the
rear of Lougee Brothers & Smythe's
large dry goods store, on the east side of
Railroad street. A gale was blowing
from the northeast and the fire swept on
with resistess force, licking up property
to the value of at least 100000. The
high wind and the oil stored in the burn
ing building did much to assist the prog
ress of the flames. 1t was not until 0
o'clock that the flames were under con-
troll. The Republican says: "Sunday
nights fire was the greatest calamity st.
Johnsbury ever suffered-the biggest
setback it ever received. A direct loss
of 5000, 900 is no trifle for town of this
size, and to this amount is to be added
a large sum for the loss by interruption
of business. But the sufferers by the
fire are men of unlimited pluck and
enterprise and in short time business
will be running in its normal channels.
No failures will result from the disaster,
and, from the business point of view. the
only bad effects will be the heavy loss
and the difficulty and inconvenience Of
locating in new quarters"
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FOR WAGE WORKERS TO THINK
OVER.


Wage earners should remember that
the effect Of the Presidential vote next
week upon business and wages will be
immediate. If the result is for Harrison
and Protection, trade and business will
be invigorated and strengthened by the
evidence that there is to be no paralyz-
ing change in the policy of the coun-
try. If the result should be for Cleve-
land and Free Trade, anxiety, panic and
paralysis of industry would be the i'm
mediate effect, and every one of the
thousands of industrial establishments
in New York and vicinity, and through
out the United States, would at once
feel the depressing influence of the blow
at American workers and at American
goods. A period of doubt, hesitation
and apprehension would be inaugurated.
Capital would be withheld from invest
ment, merchants would be afraid to buy
and production would be curtailed in
view of the uncertainty as to the future.
The effect of this depression and UNI
certainty would be felt in every kitchen
and at every hearthstone. Wages would
go down; reduction of expenses would
be general; every sail would be trimmed
to meet the Free Trade typhoon. Every
wage Garner would feel, in his pocket
and in his home, the difference between
the Republican policy Of making Ameri-
can goods in America and the Demo-
cratic policy Of having goods for the
American market manufactured in
Europe.
How do business men and wage earn
ers like the prospect held out by the
Democracy? Let them answer on the
Sth of November from one end of the
land to the other. No Free Tradel No
Pauper Laborl American goods for
Americans M. y. Press.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04

Ex-Secretary Blaine shares the en-
thusiasm at the prospect of Republican
success. He said to friend in Wash
ington, Sunday: Harrison will carry
Indiana and he will be elected. do not
base my opinion as to Republican sue
cess in Indiana upon my own impres-
sions. have it as the judgment of
an eminent Democrat who is familiar
with the situation. AS to New York"
said Mr.. Blaine, "the registration would
seem to indicate enormous possibilities
of Democratic fraud, but the reports
from the interior of the State are faYora-
BILE, and should think that the chances
of Republican success in New York are
at least even. But am sure that Harri-
son is to be elected. He has been gain
ing very much in the last month"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04
TIT ELEoToRAL VOTE.

Acareful and comprehensive survey OF
the National political Geld affords con-
vinring evidence that Benjamin Harri-
sonwill be the next President of the
United States. The data on which these
conclusions have been prepared with
great care and can be relied on as accur-
ate The college OF electors that will
choose the President will have 444 mem
bels this year. The number necessary to
a choice is 223. The following table
shows the manner in which the different
States are grouped by the best informed
authorities:
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04

A Burlington despatch of the 1st,
says: "The military post authorized by
Congress and provided for by an appro-
priation of $500, 900, to be located on the
eastern shore of Lake Champlain, has
been located between Winooski and
Essex Junction. Four companies of
cavalry will at once be stationed there
and battery of artillery will probably
soon be added. Funds for the purchase
of the site have been subscribed by
citizens of Shelburn, Colchester and
Burlington"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04

The Vermont Historical Society held
its annual meeting at the State House,
Montpelier, Monday, and elected these
officers: Judge Hiram Castleton, Mont
pelier, president; Rev. w. S. Hazen,
Northfield, yice-president; ]. A. DeBoer,
Montpelier, secretary; Prof. Charles
Dole, Northfeld, and Col. j. H. Lucia,
Montpelier, corresponding secretaries;
George W. Scott, Montpelier, librarian !;
J. K. Egerton, Northfield, c. S. Forbes,
st. Albans, G. A. Dover and 7. S. Peck,
Burlington and James Hutchinson,
Albany, curators.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04
Ex-REBEL VS.. UNION VETERANS.

It singular what an amount of hith-
erto.unsuspected diplomatic ability Mr..
Cleveland found during his four years as
President among the military officers of
the late Southern Confederacy. 1t is
singular, too, what conspicuous lack of
ability he discovered among the Union
veterans. No less than II ex-Confeder-
ates were honored by him with places in
the diplomatic service. Only three
Union officers received such appoint
ments, Here is the list:
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04

The usual bill on Savings Banks has
appeared, and Inspector Field was in
consultation with the treasurers of State
Savings Banks at Montpelier this week.
The bill proposes to reduce the exemp-
tion from $500 to $500. Inasmuch as
the State realizes $123, 900 annually from
Savings Banks deposits if the measure
prevails there will need TO be added to
the State tax two-thirds of $123, 900 an
nually. The plea of course is that If the
proposed bill became a law $1,000 of each
depositor would be transferred to the
Listers books, but that does not follow.
Gentlemen, the tax on money deposited
in savings institutions is made up largely
of small sums that otherwise would go
untaxed and well enough had best be let
alone. .---- 49, -, --
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04
BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK.

TTNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
Il Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction of business from 10 O'Clock
3. m. to o'clock p. M, Sundays and Holidays ex-
cepted.
interest to depositors 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
ceeding month. Interest computed January
LIST and July 1st and II not withdrawn will be added
o principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
aIpon it.
,eLoans solicited upon real estate and undoubted
personal securities,
A. B. VALENTINE, President,
l. e. GIBSON, Vice President
. Q. H. DEWEY, Treasurer,
G.. W. qARMAN, Secretary,
TRUsTEBs-A B. Valentine, d. W. Harman,
NOlin Scott, J. T. shurtlef, l e. Gibson j. R.
.Judson John Robinson.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04

When Mr.. Cleveland ran for Presl-
dent the first time he declared that no
man should be nominated the second
time. Possibly he excuses his in running
q third time on the ground that he isn't
running very hard. :
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-11-04
SHELDON & CUSHMAN.
DIR. B. G. JENNEY, Dentist.

SUCCESSOR TO DIR. j. N. SCRANTON.)
~ Is prepared to perform all operations in Dent
stry in thorough and Iorkmanlike manner. Per-
ect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases submitted
his care, and at reasonable prices. Gas Or
either administered or extracting teeth when re-
Iuired. Office opposite Congregational Church
Main st., Bennington.
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Minister to Austro-Hun-
gary, salary Sl2 0O0-Alexan iC
der Lawlar Of Georgia, Quar- -
tiTmpster General. Q. s. A. al
Minister TO Bolivia, salary "
IS, ,OO0-S. s. Carlisle Of Lou
isiana, G. S. A. :
Minister to Brazil, salary U
Sl2, 2,000-Thomas j. Jarvis,
q. s. A. al
Minister to Columbia. sal ri
Rry $7,50O-Major General
D. II. Maury of Virginia, g.
s. A.
Minister to Corea, salary
81 800 H. A. Dinsmore OF
Arkansas. u. S. A.
Minister TO Greece, salary
SO, ,500-Walker Fearn of AL
ALBANIA, q. S, A.
Minister TO Japan, salary
S12,000-Col. r. II. Hubbard
Of Texas, O. s. A.
Minister to Paraguay and
Uruguay, salary $500
Mai. John K. Bacon Of 80.
Carolina. @. s. A.
Minister to Peru, salary
$5, ,0OO-Charles W. Buck, Of
Kentucky, G. s. A.
Minister to Portugal, sal
ary IS .OO0-E. p. g. Lewis,
G. s. A.
Minister TO France, salary
SI7. .500-Mr.McLeon ofMary-
land, Southera Sympathizer
Minister to Spain, salary
Sl2, ,OO0-J. s. NJ. Curry OF
Virginia, G. s. A.
Minister to Venzula. sal
airy 81 ,500-Charles l.. Scott
Of Alabama, q. s. A.
Minister to Mexico, (hrst
appointment), Brig. Gen.
Henry r. jackson Of Geor-
gia, q. s. A.
In addition, Mr.. A. M.
ginia, another officer in til
Army, was appointed Min.
and when Italy refused Il
he was sent to Austria. A
jected him, aud then a 81
found by this much-buffet
the International Tribunal
1t is certainly very stra
Cleveland should have
sharp disparity in the dip
ties Of the representatives
and Confederate causes.
of his ardent New England
J suggest an explanation
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UNION.

UNION.
Minister to Mex
leo, salary $4,000
-Brigadier Gener-
al K. s. Bragg Of
Wisconsin, U, S. A.
Minister to China
Charles DENLY,
U. s. A.
Minister to Haw-
aii-Geo. W. Mer-
rill, U. s. A.
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Having sod my dental practice to Dr,A.ZCut-
er, gentleman Of experience and ability, 1 be-
speak for him the same liberal patronage that has
been accorded me the past eighteen years.
DR. s. Il. PIKE
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2. CUTLER, DENTIST.
A


Successor to Or. s. b. Pike.
Al operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices,-
My aim will be give entire satisfaction to all
cases submitted to my care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without vain, when desired.
Office Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
37tf Vermont.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-12-19

csf,ilbs ayl N nsi hlsht ntasl ~ ws4
nj iioHiv ~ esHfi ~ lhe n,a.t distress.
lna cries lHsf ever fall ~ nv esfa
ahflota n hnffH ani eries N nitfty '
c0nii heaf ffWt mort N The neffpes on
fhfec plantations Hinuuhilhs w ~ w
al,nHt ds ~ elshf hundred While eaf
Teslly tlsfahiuY ~ The csuso I hesfd =
faint voice beaf The doef calliha NY
hame I Hfotr snd taking ny sword
sloud ~ tho dWf AZ THE munent I
hoard iiie stma vnice allll tcaceuhihg me
~ fise. md eatlne, OH ny tsudl tho
world lson hfef then Opened The door
snd N " dt0ieuil ~ say which esciied
me most. the awfnlnoas ~ the scene ~
the distressed cries ~ The negroes UP
ward ~ one iutdtcd lay pfo-trn'e ON
the ground s0nr spoechl@W and some
altering tho tiilertat cries, but most
with their hnnds raised iinploflng uod to
save the world and them. The scene
WIS truly awful, fof never did rain fall
much thirker than the tneteofs fell TO-
ward the eafih." Hut the excitement
thus described Nv the southern planter
ran among the whites ~ well ~ the
blacks; among the intelligent ~ we'll ~
the supersiitious.
rnr srAR SHOWER or 1888
The spectacle ceased not until the ris-
ing sun Of the November morning
eclipsed 10, and the whole American ma
tion sat down exhausted with the agita-
tions Of night 60 be memorable until
the enrth itself shall become falling
star. The Bible closes with such scene
Of falling ligits--uot only fidgety mete-
ors, but grave old stars st. John saw
1t In prospect and wrote, "fhe stars OF
heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig
tree casteth her untimely figs when she
is shaken of mighty wind What a
time that will be when worlds dropl
Rain of planets. Gravitaiion letting
loose her grip on worlds. Consultations
flying apart. Galaxies dissolved.
The great orchard of the universe,
swept by the last hurricane, letting
down the stars like ripened fruit. Our
old earth will go with the rest, and let it
go, for it will have existed long enough
to complete its tremendous experiment
But there will be enough worlds left to
make heaven out of, if any more
heaven needs to be built. That day
finding us in Christ, our nature regen-
Grated, and our sins pardoned, and our
hope triumphant, we will feel no more
alarm than when i'll September, passing
through an orchard, you hear the apples
thump to the ground, or through con-
servatory and you hear an untimely fig
drop on the floor.
You will only go up stairs into another
story, a better lighted story, better
furnished story, a better ventilated
story, better pictured story, and into a
story where already many of your kim
dred are waiting for you, and where
prophets and apostles and martyrs will
pay you celestial visitation, and where,
with rapture beyond the most radiant
anticipation, you shall bow before him
that "buildeth his stories in the heaven" +"
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Bond higher interest indemnity old
guaranteed ea Mr. H. G. Cton Gnl of the Maacu
the city and thinking
ininsu1an0s glad Call the Willamette Hotel the office
~ MITCHELL & LUNN, Resident Agents.
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W hgit is)nrlous medication.
I" For ssvrfai yeNrs hayc recommended
your faefffia, hnd ahall always continue N
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1883.
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The Reason Tor an ACt1on.
"Oh, papa, know what makes peo-
pie laugh in their sleeves"
"Well, my son, what makes them!"
"'Cause that's where their funny bone
s!'-Exchange
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