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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08
rHERLoCK SIGNAL SYSTEM.

HI Il BLUM SlONAL SIS h"s
At the meeting of the directors of the
New York Central railroad recently II
was decided to put in the Sykes block
system from New York to Buffalo. 1t is
estimated that the introduction of this
system will cost the company between
$500, 900 and 100000 and the annual ex,
pense of operating it will approximate
100000. The contracts for the work
between New York and Poughkeepsie
have been signed and contracts for COM
plotting the system along the entire line
are being prepared. 1t is expected that
the system will be in operation in six
months.
There are several kinds of what is
known as the Sykes block signal system
in use, but the one to be adopted by the
Central is the absolute Sykes device.
The system provides for a station every
half mile or so at which a telegraph
operator is located. Each station has a
signal tower. BY designating the towers
as A, B, and C, the reader will get a
clearer understanding of the operation.
The Sykes system holds train approach
ing tower Il until a preceding train has
passed tower G, or out of the block b
C, leaving a clear block for the second
train to enter. The signals are normally
at danger" and in case the second
train is at B, the operator in the tower
cannot move the danger signal to ''clear"
and let the train pass, it being locked
and he cannot unlock it. The cabinet is
locked and controlled by a machine,
electrically connected, in the tower
ahead. SO operator B must signal by
telegraph to C, and ask c to unlock his
lever. But c will not do this until the
first train has passed his tower into the
next block, leaving the block Be
empty. 1t is a rule of the Sykes system
that two trains shall not be in the same
block at once.
To unlock the lever in tower B, opera.
tor pushes ''plunger' in his cabinet
But c, on the other hand, cannot work
his 'plunger'' until his own signal has
returned to danger. Before the>seconC
train has passed B, the operator in tower
A may have train waiting to pass his
tower, but B will not let second trair
into his section until the one already il
it is out. SO operator A cannot turn his
lever without permission from B, any
more than b can turn his without per
mission from &. 1t is clear from this
that there can be no mistake without the
cooperation of two operators, and one il
not likely to happen without the co
operation of three. The operator at thu
extreme end of the line really controls
all the operators behind him.
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WITH GOD FOR WITNESS.

Prick Dent lay on his bunk and lis
tened to the bowling of the wolves in
the timber and the more oppressive
breathing of his partner. He had been
awake for hours, and not being a think
ing man, he had absolutely nothing to
do. The fir-tree over the shack dripped
slow moisture on the roof, and through
the warped glass of the window one star
was blurred and half smeared out. The
heavy cotton comfortable lay unyielding,
like mattress, upon him, and he grew
cold. He got up, crept across the gritty
floor, slid on his boots, and went to the
door. Outside, the dripping forest of
gigantic evergreens pressed against the
one-roomed shack; two freshly felled
trees supported themselves half up, like
a man on his elbow; a faint trail from
the door lost itself in the darkness of
the underground. Prick picked up the
double-bitted axe by the door, and went
out for fire-wood. AS he moved in the
underbrush he heard a slight sound be-
hind him, and stopped to listen. There
was blaze, zip, and he fell forward.
He felt himself being dragged over un-
even ground. He opened his eyes when
he heard swapping and cracking neal
him; he was lying on comfortable be.
side the stove, which burned freshly
Tom was pulling off his boots. and sob.
bling and moaning over him, like man
in a nightmare. He got breath to say
tom"
"Frick, boy, 1 didn't go to. l was
sleep. / heard somethin'; l vas
draamin' of bars. Lord! Lord! He
don't hear"
The little flimsy stove was red-hot, and
the blood soaked into the comfortable
from the mans side. Tom tore strips
from the mattress on the bunk, and tried
to tie them around the great hairy chest
Prick moaned.
"Tom," he said, we're friends, ain't
wep' His hand CROPPED feebly.
Tom laid his unshaved cheek on
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08
PENNSYLVANIA
LAWN MOWERS.
ESTATE OF PHINEAs HDLETT.

Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri-
button.
STATE OF VERMONT, l..
District of bennington,
In Probate Court, held at Probate Office in Ben
nington, in said District, on the 9th day Of
December, A. D. 1891.
Present, Hon. Alfred Robinson, Judge.
Herbert Hulctt administrator with the will an
nexed of the estate ofPhneas Hulettiate of Shafts
bury,in said dist decsed presents his administra-
ton account for examination and allowance, and
makes application Tor a decree Of distribution
and partition of the estate Of said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said court that said
account and said application be referred to a SEES
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Oice afore
said. on the 9th day Of January, A. D., 1892 for
hearing and decision thereon. And, it is further
ordered, that notice thereof be given to all par
ties interested, by publication Of the same three
weeks successfully in the Bennington BANNER a
newspaper published at Benningtoni previous to
said time appointed for hearing, Il at they may
appear at said time andIplace, and show cause, If
any they may have why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
A True Record. Attest.
ALFRED ROBINSON, Judge,
A True Copy of Record Attest
ALFRED ROBINSON, Judge.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08

No one can ever tell what women will
do next. If any one did tell, she would
be sure to 90 and do something else.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08

Constipation and all troubles with the
digestive organs and the liver, are cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Unequalled as
q dinner pill.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08
THEY WORK WONDERS.

For over years l have been afflicted
with dyspepsia; could not eat meat with
out distress and sickness of the stomach
afterwards. Have used DIR. Deane S
Dyspepsia Pills for two weeks, and now
eat all kinds of food without return of
old trouble. They certainly work won
ders in curing Dyspepsia or Stomach
Troubles. Il. j. POINDEXTER,
Atlantic City, n. J.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08
THOSE RAINBOW TROUSERS.

A printer was standing at the corner
of Woodward avenue and Congress street
one rainy day, debating which free lunch
route to persue. Occasionally he would
dodge a rain drop and look around for a
more industrious member of his craft
whom he might hold up and levy upon
for the price of drink. He had on a
pair of pants which resembled a
fancy style of Turkish rug They were
made of some soft downy material of a
rich cream color with deep purple check
running both ways about half an inch
wide. Down the seems was stripe of
pink velvet that fairly shone in its bril-
liancy. The reflection of the different
cOlors grating against each other produc-
ed binding flash of light
Good Lord, man," exclaimed an ex-
cited individual rushing up and pointing
to the pants, "why do you tempt Provi-
dence in that manner? Do you wish to
bring another flood that will last for
forty days and forty nightsP You wonder
why it rains so hard? Why, it's a wonder
the whole bottom don't fall out of the
sky and engulf the earth in deluge of
humidity when you are Haunting those
explosive pants in the face of heaven.
Talk about rain compellers, why, those
pants are enough to knock the props
right out from under the solar. system
and cause general collapse of the known
universe"
The printer looked at well-dressed in
dividual for a moment and then said, 81
guess you're right. Lend me 10 c.. will
you? l haven't had anything to eat for
three days"
And as the stranger yielded the requir-
ed amount he muttered in a reminiscent
tone of voice, "The ruling passion, strong
in death. "-DetrOu Tribune.
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THAT BABY OF MINE,

Aurtie, three months ago had the salt
rheum so bad that his head was a mass
of sores, and L had begun to lose all
hopes of raising him, but my druggist
recommended Sulphur Bitters, and to-
day he is as fat and clipper as any baby
you ever saw, and he has not sore on
his head, and just think that after pay
ing out so much, that few dollars
worth of Sulphur Bitters should cure
him.-Mrs. j. c. Hall, Lowell.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY Mrs Wins
lows Soothing Syrup has been used for ever
fifty years by millions OF mothers for their
children while teething, with perfect success.
1t sooths the child, softens the gums sllays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for DiaIrhea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by Druggists in every part of the world
Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be sure and ask for
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no
Their kind, 1syl
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" Estate ofHARRIET E. BOTTUM.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District Of Bennington,
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands O. all persons against the estate
of Harriet Z. Bottum, late of SALISBURY, in
said District deceased, and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid, at the
late dwelling of the deceased, on the 23rd day
June, 1892 from / o'clock, p. m. until
P. NJ, of said day, and that six months from
the oath day of Dec, A. D. 1891. is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at SALISBURY this 26th day of Dec.
A. D. 1891. -
CLARK STONE.
MYRON BARTON,
so Commissioners.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08
YOU CAN RELY

Upon Hoods Sarsaparilla as positive
remedy for every form of scrofula, salt
rheum, boils, pimples and all other dis
eases caused by impure blood. 1t Grad
icates every impurity and at the same
time tones and vitalizes the whole sys-
TEN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
CORDOBA.

CORDovA, June S.-Considerable of
interest is manifested in the result of the
convention at Minneapolis. A bulletin
board is erected in front of Pidcock S
restaurant on which press reports are
written.
Mrs. Maggie Hinckley and Miss Cand-
gen of Chicago are visiting at John
Coos. Mrs. Hinckley's father, this week.
Quite a number of our people visited
the tri cities on Wednesday, the cause of
the outpouring we are unable to learn.
D. Zlmmermanis busy this week at
tending the tax sale by county treasurer
of Cordova delinquent real estate.
Thomas Karr is making some very val>
liable improvements to his already home
like home.
Chas. Campbell of Chicago, distant
relstive of Ex>Gov. Campbell of Ohio,
spent Sunday in our village.
F. S. Cool. our postmaster paid fly
ing visit to Galva this week as q federal
Office holder. He is shoUter for Harri
son while at heart he is Blaine man.
Charles Hire, of South Dakota, wss
visiting friends and relatives here the
past week
W. G. Marshall is making some inn
provements on several of his farm build
ings the present week.
John Robinson. the veteran show man
was billed for Clinton last week, hut
owing to the high water they failed to
materialiZe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
HILLSDALE.

BILLsDALE, June s-Again the water
is rising.
A great deal of corn has been planted
the last few days.
Alex Ashdown is having his house re-
shingled.
The people are wondering what las be-
come of the proposed milk separator, it
seems to have faded away.
w. L. Lsngford and wife were at Rock
Island Tuesday. Mr.. Likes of Ferton
managed the Office during his absence.
Rev Coffmen and Miss Anna Cain
were at Moline Tuesday, returning in the
ev ming.
Three candidates were baptised last
Sabbath and received into the Bethel
Baptist church Interest continues to
grow at these meetings. The converts
now number six.
The B. Y p. A. organized at Bethel
last Saturday night with about thirty
members. They will have exercises st
Hillsdsie school house next Sabbath
afternoon at o'clock. All are welcome,
Willie WOODBURY. came up from Mon
mouth Monday evening where he has
been at school the past winter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
Police Points

Some time last night Dixons tailoring
establishment was entered through q rear
window and four pair of psntalooHs
stolen. There is no trace of the thief as
yet.
Stella Crockett little colored girl was
arrested by the police Yesterday for
plucking flowers in Spencer square. She
was taken before Magistrate Wivill and
as she could not read and pleaded that
she did not know that il was forbidden
to pick flowers, she was given some good
advice and dismissed on promise of
good behavior.
There is said to have been wild time
at the Lately acquired resort OF "Biddy"
MCGEE at the head of Twentieth street
last night. The keeper of the resort and
male iumate got into trouble and as
there apparently wasn't room enough
inside, the yard was made the scene of
action VIII ch it is said would have been
study for painter of moonlight
scenes. No one was seriously injured,
but scar tily dressed female in search of
policeman created quite sensation in
prominent resident portion of the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
In HOLY BONDS.
A Brilliant Affair at the Standard
Club Rooms Last Night.
Isaac May and Miss Ella Levi limited
for Life-a Joyous Event Fit.
tingly Celebrated,

The handsome rooms of the Stand
ard Club in the Krell & Math building
was the scene an elaborate wedding last
night, it being the uniting in holy bonds
the destinies of Isaac May and Miss Ella
Levi, daughter of Mrs. Pauline Levi, of
1872 Second avenue. The rooms were
opened for the first time on this occas-
sion, which was indeed an suspicious
one. Beautiful floral decorations were
predominant. The ceremony was per-
formed in the southeast parIor at 8
o'clock. The bridal party entered to the
strains of Lohengrin's grand wedding
march by Schillingers orchestra, the
bride being attended by her sister Miss
julia Levi and the groom by Joseph
Arnold of Philadelphia. and the solemn
Jewish ceremony was performed by Rev.
s. Greenfield of Peoria. The bride
was attired in handsome
wedding costume of white MORE trimmed
in pearl and point lace, and carried a
wedding bouquet of white roses. The
maid of honor wore beautiful costume
of crystal silk and carried bouquet of
pink roses. The groom and best man
appeared in conventional black. Imme-
diately following the ceremony thee was
a season of hearty congratulations, after
which the company repaired to the spa
xrh W.
Il Msth served sumptous wedding ban
| q9et. AT the conclusion of the feast the
guests returned to the main hall where to
the charming music of the orchestra they
spent several hours in terpsichorean pas
times.
The bride is one of the most prominent
young ladies in Jewish society circles of
the tri-cities and the groom, who was for
merly of Chicago is now connected in
| business with E. D. Kohn in Davenport.
The happy couple were the recipients of
| numerous handsome rememberances from
admiring friends, as we'll as a large num-
Der Of congrstulstory kilograms from all
sections of the country. They left last
night for the east on an extended wed>
ding tour which will include number of
eastern cities, and on returning will make
their home in this city.
The following guests from abroad were
present:
II Meter and wife, Mrs. II. S. Louch>
helm and Joseph X, Arnold of Philadel-
pbia; Misses Belle and Celia Katz and
Emma Longoni of Chicago. and S. KATE,
David May, Mrs. Y. May. Henry, Ssmu-
el, Abe and Herman We'll, also of that
city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
A Grnnd Exclusion

Sunday, June H. on the steamer Jose'
phiue and double decked barge, Mamie E.
between Rock Island and Muscatine
Leave Rock Island at a. m. and .. m,
Returning at Rock Island at $50 p. m,
and 1890 p. m. Gents so cents, ladies
aud children 25 cents. Better music than
ever. Dancing free. Don't miss the OPP
portunity of taking this delightful trip
as this gives you chance to visit your
friends snd also to enjoy the river ride.
Do not be afraid to take your family as
they always have good order on the JOSE
phne. Meals and refreshments on board
the boat, GEokGE LAMONT, Agt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
THE FILTER.
Mr. Gable Explains His Position as
Regards His Contract With the

mr.. Cable Explains His Position as
Regards His Contract With the
JeweiIiCompauy.
Congressman Ben T. Cable arrived in
the city this morning. He came on to
Chicago on business and ran down to
Rock Island to spend the day with
friends. Asked by an ARGUS representa-
tive concerning his contract and proba-
bic position as regards the Jewell filter,
Mr.. Gable said:
'1n my contract with Mr.. Jewell
contemplated giving the city filter cal
culated to provide pure and whole-
some water for all present
needs. l had ample assurance
from Mr.. Jewell under my original ar
rangement with him that two tubs would
be sufficient, but that three would be
abundant. In charging the plant, how
ever, four tubs were put in, and it should
now be in order for the Jewell filter to
demonstrate its success somewhere else
before Mr.. Jewell should expect the city
or myself to enlarge here"
at was my purpose to give the city a
plant in good running shape, as 1 have
said before. and sufficient for all prac
teal and immediate purposes, but if
the city should in course of time out
grow the present capacity of the filter. it
would of course he its duty to act upon
the onestiOn of enlarpement
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
pass for the table.

aa74 just received a supply
a'' seasons shapes ard
(alsI In berry sets, four piece
P'rt@r, sugar, creamer and
||~7I bowls and other ia bic
|>Tare, which include many
-"'' both pretty and cheap.
E,a'' Is particularly pretty
4' table in spring and sum-
/ Wouldn't you like to
and See itl
6. NJ. LOOSELY.
s, o.. Lamps,
|'":aa4 avenue,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09

In spite of all the new ren e lies viii h
are constantly intro ,uced tote public,
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup still takes the
lead for the cure of Coughs. Colds, &c
Price 25 cents.
The greatest cure on earth for pain"
Salvation Oil; take up the strain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
g. NJ. LOOSELY.
|'GTIbs for Stock

n. 'p p Second series of the
[ianD building and Loan Asso-
f1'l, Of Rock Island.
\ 'a u and better investment
l. Ttbo w. Bonds, be-
b s ,rs loans are made only
\, rr So values and il
Gle Than three times as
ErD, interest besides the
h. INV Invested and the profits
E.v EI ood at any time.
ioahed at lowest rates.
h. L. A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
Es l. 4, and 6 Ma.on,c Tam,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
River RiDlefS.

The Pilot and Verne Swain came down
and the Pilot, Verne Swain and Mary
Morton passed up.
The stage of the water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon today was 1900
and the temperature was 70
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09

:. method and results when
" ir ,'1s is taken; it is pleasant
..sting 10 the taste, and acts
.sst pr. p-,r.5mptly on the Kidneys,
u Bowels, cleanses the sys-
! ~. .,raJIv. dispels colds, head
81 ' isysrs and cures habitual
. ~ Syrup of Figs is the
:.majy Of its kind ever pro-
riso.;ng to the taste and ac-
N The stomach, prompt in
.1~ and truly beneficial in its
y, r-ara-ed only from the most
Enforceable substances, its
-I-Ilentqualities commendit
| and have made it the most
| .rrmeiy known.
..-r Of Figs IS for sale in 75c
/. by ali leading druggists.
[.r,lls druggist who may not
| + On hand will procure it
Elk for any one who wishes
e. Manufactured only by the
[IFOBNlA FIG SYRUP CO.,
say FRANCISCO, CAL.
,,r7rLE. KY. NEW YORK, N. Y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09

BrickIayPrs Wanted
At once. Apply to Keystone Mfg.
Co., Sterling, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
After the Grip

And after typhoid fever, diphther:a, pneu-
monia. or other prestrating diseases,
Hoods Ssrssparilla is just what is needed
to restore the strength and yigor so much
desired to expel all poison from the
blood. II has had wonderful success in
many such cases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09

Gentlemen would not use Blush of
Roses" if it was paint or powder, of
course not. It is clear as water, no sedi-
ment to fill the pores Of the skin. Its
mission is to heal, cleanse and purify the
complexion of every imperfectiou, and
insures every lady and gentleman q clear
smooth complexion. Sold by T. q.
Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
SIMS ofVeternns Encampment.

Tickets at half rates via the Burlington
route will be sold on account of the grand
annual encsmpment of the Sons of Vet
Grams to be held at Bushnell. H.. June
20. Do not fail to see this very interest
ing spectacle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09
Helena, Mont. and Return.

Helena, Mont. and Return.
From June 8 to June - the G. R l. &
P. Ry. will sell tickets TO Helena and
return at rate of one lowest first class
fare for round trip.
L. Fl. PLUMBER, Ticket Agent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-09

Hoods Pills act especially upon the
liver. rousing it from torpidity to its nat
ural duties, cure constipation and assist
digestion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-11
Real Estate Sales.

There appears to be genuine boom in
real estate in the neighborhood of Cox's Sta
ton, and Lothair, for, in addition to sales
heretofore reported, Is to be added the sale Of
Coxs Station property, consisting of hotel
and adjoining lots, including also the par,
and barn adjacent, which was purchased by
Sir, P. Reed Wills, for the sum Of $40, 0O0-
The sale of this property, as previously re-
ported, to Pennsylvania, was not consum
mated, Mr.. Cox having refused the price
named.
James A. Linkins, sold his tract of land
situated near Lothair, containing So acres
few days since to Meyer Goldberg, of Balti-
more city, for Sl275. The upper portion of
the same tract owned by F Hill ietrand, ha
already been announced in the INDEPENDENT
rs sold, to Pennsy lvania purchasers, at $1,000.
The sales of property in the vicinity named,
shows that the people there have realized that
community cannot prosper unless its citi-
zens join in TO help make it do sOi and they
have gone to work with will and determine
ton that people of other sections Of our high
ly-isvored county would do well to emulate.
work, unliring work sloue will bring US out
OF the ruts. So let's be up and doing.