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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29

The current issue of the ReUeille, pub
at Mortified, by the cadets of NOrwic h
University, has these items that will be
of interest to some of our readers:
The Faculty have published the fol-
lowing list of Commencement speakers:
Capt. E. II. Ryan, valedictoran; Lieut.,
E. w. Clark, salutatorian; Lieut.. C. w.
Pierce, Lieut.. j. S. Craigue and Lieut.. r.
II. Ford.
The preliminary speaking by the
members of the Sophomore and Fresh
man classes, to decide who will compete
for the Sheldon prize next Commence
ment, was held in the chapel, on the
evenings of April 18th and 18th, in the
presence of the cadets and number of
people from the village. The speakers
all showed careful preparation, and
without doubt more interest was mani
tested in this contest than there has
been since the prizes were first offered.
Below is given list of the successful
speakers and the marks they received.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29
Shaft-bury.

Miss Julia Saunders is spending few
weeks at home.
Miss Ferry of Rutland, spent last week
at Patrick Summers.
P. A. Mattison, our station agent is ON
the sick list this week.
Miss Anna Summers teaches in Ellis
Elwell district, commencing Monday.
The ladies of the Independent Society,
meet with Mrs. Robert Matteson Thurs
day afternoon of this week.
The district school commences Tues
day in the Spencer district, Miss Haden
Of Cambridge, n. Y, teacher.
There was pleasant gathering at the
residence of George l.. Lane Tuesday
evening of last week They tripped the
fantastic toe" until late in the morn
ing; all seem to say they had a good
time.
The sisters of the church met with
Mrs. Gideon Simpkins Wednesday after
noon of this week, to elect new officers
for the ensuing year, which are as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Andrew Webb;
Vice President, Mrs. Gideon Simpkins;
Secretary, Mrs. Bronson Matteson;
Treasurer, Mrs. Moses Hewlett.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29
Death of a well-known vermonter.

At 11.3O this morning F. w. Kellogg
passed away after an illness of ten days,
which terminated in typhoid pneumonia.
He had been ailing ever since he returned
from muster at Bennington last August,
the exposure proving too much for a
man of his age, he being in his Goth
year. Mr.. Kellogg was born on the
Shore of the lake, midway between the
Bay and Swanton, March 8th, 1928.
Wien he was eight days old his mother
died. His boyhood and youth was
spent at the old homestead, but at the
age of 81 he started out for himself.
His outfit consisted of horse, saddle
and bride, with which he made his way
to Connecticut. He bravely cut the tie
which bound him to home by selling
the horse and forwarding the money to
his father. After a time he engaged in
the scythe business and travelled all over
New England and the Middle States sell
Ing scythes to the country dealers. Re-
turning to st. Adams on a visit in 1855
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29

Miss Lettie Carpenter of Bath, is visit
ing here.
Effie Knapp has taken a school in
Glastonbury.
Miss Hagadorn of Troy, N. Y, is visit
ing at Mr.. Sendall's.
A son graces the pleasant home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Bruce.
Orley Andrew of Arlington has en-
gagged in the Eagle Square Manufacturing
works.
Mr.. Lope goes backFto Troy this week
to work, the shop here not agreeing
with him.
w. J. Hicks has gone to Toronto in the
same establishment that he left some lit
tie time since.
The Rev. Thomas Rogers came to this
charge on Wednesday, bringing his wife
and three children.
The Rev. C. A. Bradford and family
| left this week for their new home in
North Ferrisburgh.
A number of persons from here went
to Bennington Tuesday and Wednesday
evening to see the "Mikado.'
Jack Ridouts condition is improving
and he begins to talk of going back to.
Montreal to his business again.
There was an immensely large gather
ing at L. w. Coles for the egg socia-
ble," and there was about S75 realized.
F. C.. Prindle, c. E., of Boston, was in
town a few hours this week, having
come on to Hoosick Falls with the re-
mains of his wife Sarah Cranston, daugh-
ter of Samuel Cranston. The remains
were inferred in the family lot. She
died o very suddenly OF paTaysdis being SinS
| April 22nd.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29

While the repairs are being made on
the Baptist church, meetings will be held
in Parker's hall the usual hours.
G.. T. Parker has been confined to the
house for a week with rheumatism, but
we are glad to learn that he is convalesc
ing.
A goodly number of the young people
are attending the "Mikado," at the Will
son opera house in North Adams, this
evening.
We notice from our North Pownal cor
respondent that he is of the opinion that
the burglars who entered the store of
Parker Il Son were nothing more than
mere rats" and their place of abode
was what is called the Beehive" which
is a tenement situated on the west side
of the Hoosick river. We will admit
that the so-called "Beehive" has turned
out some very 'tuff'' rats, but do not
think they could be quite as ''tuff' as to
break into buildings and drill the So
called stewards cheese" But if our
correspondent at the other end could
give us anything more definite as to
these rats we would be pleased to listen
to him, for we do want to set our trap in
the right place. If he thinks they were
nothing but rats that visited he ought to
have been on duty that night with his
old army musket, even if it had not been
loaded, as we think possibly he would
have taken to the hills after the rats
made their first shot They did not
shoot at the moon as he claims their op-
ponents did, for the brave captain of the
brigade imagined one of the bullets from
the burglars revolvers went quite close
to his ear, but being brave man that,
it did not brighten him, so he turned
tables and gave them a chance for their
lives, and demanded 'halt." The COM
mand not being obeyed, took aim and
fired, and his man dropped mot him
self, but the bit stalk. But, brother
correspondent, do not allow yourself to
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29
Respectfully yours,
AMOS ALDRICH.
SHERIFF ROBINSON TAKES ISSUE.

BENNINGTON, VT, April 9th, 1892.
Editor Of the Bdnner:--DEAR SIR
l wish to take issue with letter pub
hshed in last weeks Reformer from Pat.
Meldon of Rutland to A. p. Childs of
Bennington, declaring that at the meet
ing of the State Committee | stated that
Mr.. Aldrich instructed me to vote as |
pleased as to where to hold the next
Democratic Convention. | would say in
reply that did not make such a state
ment; will also say, that did not ex-
change single word with any person as
to how | should vote.
Yours truly.
join ROBINSON.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29

THE CONFESSED PARTY OF DARKNESS.
Neither "many'' nor few Democrats
went to the village rooms, late the Board
of Trade Rooms, Saturday evening, April
10th. There was no light there if
such had been the fact If what the
Reformer says of its campaign is as
re-lie-ABLE, then the Democracy it rep
resents must be indeed in desperate
straits
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29
RESPONSE BY MR.. ALDRICH.
BENNINGTON, VT, April 9th, 1892.

BENNINGTON, VT, April 27th, IS82.
To the Editor Of the Banner.-DEAR
SIR:-Referring to letter from Pat.
Meldon to A. P. Childs, published in last
weeks Reformer, will say l did not in
form Meldon, as he states, that John
Robinson of Bennington, sent for my
proxy at the time of the State Commit
lee meeting in Montpelier; nor did tell
Meldon that l would have voted for Rut-
land as the place to hold the next Demo-
cratic convention, had l been able to go
to the meeting. l will further say that
John Robinson went to Montpelier, at
my request, without instructions,
Respectfully yours,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29
Phases of the Atkins and 'Anti-AtlSIns
Campaign.

Campaign.
Two prominent Democrats of Benning-
ton county make the replies below, to a
letter of which the following is the
printed copy:
LETTER FROM p. NJ. MELLON.
"Mr. A. p. Childs Dear Sir:-Amos
Aldrich of WOodford informed me last
night that at the time of the state COM
mittee meeting at Montpelier, he was
ill.
THAT John Robinson of Bennington
sent for his proxy.
THAT he sent it without instruction.
THAT he did not see Robinson, or he
would have requested him to vote for
Rutland at the meeting of the state COM
mittee.
THAT he would have so voted had he
been able to be present, as he made the
original motion to have the convention
held in Rutland, and made it In good
faith. At the meeting of the state COM
mittee Mr.. Robinson stated that Mr..
Aldrich told him to vote as he pleased.
Truly Yours,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29

Mr.. Sheldon having made the rule
that cadets who competed for the prizes
last June should not be allowed to take
part in the preliminary contest, two
members of the Sophomore class, Hurl-
burd and Rollo, were debarred from
SDaalxinp
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29
Democratic Issues Locally.


The good sense of man like A. p.
Childs should have led him to avoid
pooling his issues in the matter of last
weeks Democratic caucus with such an
one as James II. Livingston. Certain
defeat awaited him as everyone else
knows who has ever tried it with jim
before. Even house to house canvass
does not avail when ole part of the team
is editor Livingston of the Reformer
Bought wit is the best" etc., but in
this case it was TOO dear fUT III Ch:!3S
banner, of ADri[ 22na
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29
COMMENTS BY MR.. CHILDs.


BENNINGTON, April Goth, 1892.
Editor Of the Bdnner-Your political
logic seems hardly conclusive.
Would you have me desert or betray a
good cause because bad man sup
ports it?
Would you have me support bad
cause to avoid utilization or an alliance of
such character?
If good emanates from evil why con-
denim the good results?
Because you cordially hate Mr.. Liv-
ingston, and he cordially reciprocates
your hatred, why shouldI hate either of
you? A. p. CmLDs.
THE "BoGUs CAUCUS"
A caucus conference was held at the
Board of Trade rooms Saturday evening
by leading Democrats, in accordance
with the lawful call for caucus in Ben
nington, and delegates were named for
the State and District convention and a
protest was numerously signed against
the machine and snap caucus methods
of Hiram Atkins in Bennington.-Re-
former, april 22nd.
THE TRUTH OF TT.
There was no Caucus" conference, +"
or anything else held in the Board of
Trade rooms Saturday evening, April
10th, 1892.
THE ALLEGED SNAP CAUCUS.
The Reformer published the statement
that the caucus would be held at the
Board of Trade rooms on Saturday even
ing, and many Democrats went to those
rooms in accordance with their under
standing that the caucus was to be held
Saturday evening, hence they did not at
tend the caucus of Friday night at Free
Library hall.-Retormer, april 22nd.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-29

single copies of the Banner, In
Wrappers for Mailing If Desired
THREE Gents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08
Red, Blue and Orange Hail.
ID. W. s..

Humboldt. an authority on atmos-
pheric phenomenons, who has never
been disputed, tells of a heavy hail
storm which passed over Tuscany on
March II, 1913, every ice globule OF
the entire fall being of q beautiful
orange color. Fiveyears prior to this
extraordinary event, Carinola, Ger
many was treated to a fall OF five feet
of blood red snow, followed by a slight
fall OF blue hail, which is said to have
given "the whole face of the earth an
exceedingly curious aspect" Red hail
stones fell at Amsterdam in 1926, at
London in 1868 during the time OF
the great plague) and at diverse places
in Ireland and France in the early
part of the present century.-St. Louis
Republic.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08

Guvernor-elect Richards has a few
offices at his disposal, and from present
appearances there will be "A dozen APP
plicants for every position. Among
those most f~avorably mentioned for
warden of the penitentiary are Capt.
Jas. Ii. Mills, the well-kuown ex-editor
of the Deer Lodg, Northwest, who L.
now internal revenue collector, Siga-
mund Deutsch, of Park county, and
James b. Gallagher, of Butte. For
mining Inspector, the Miner says that
Il Mr.. Carlin, of Helena, is making Il
vigorous fight, while at the Butte end
of the line Capt. Shoemaker, Thos.
Collins, Foster Williams and Charles
Trugeon are doing their utmost to get
the place. For mineral land commits
sioner, Gen. Eaton and Major w. w.
Anderson are said to he candidates.
The office of land agent, now held 10y
Granville Stuart, Is "A snap several gen
tlemen are after, but it is probable an
appointment will not be made for some
time to come.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08
creeds Becoming Less Important.

From the Brooklyn Eagle: The con-
gregation is far neutrality-suspicious. than
it used to be. The people in the pews
80 not take so much for granted what
the pulpit announces. The clergyman,
perhaps a he is more a preacher
and less a pastor, is not SO sacred
against interrogation as to his beliefs.
If his theology does not satisfy his
hearers they will frame IN for them
selves. The effect is that what are
called creeds are becoming less a mat
ter OF prescription by spiritual leaders,
less the statement of an ecclesiastical
body and more a popular conclusion.
The general cultivation, the free opin-
ion of the mass OF the members, is in
f~luencing the churches as it influences
all other human interests.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08
EXTEND X LINE.

The Belt branch of the Great North
ern railroad should be extended into
the Judith Basin the coming summer.
1t would then soon become a feeder of
some importance to the main line and
aid materially in the growth Of Great
Falls.
A couple of years ago a vail went up
for a railroad from the mining camps
of Neihart and Barker. 1t was the one
thing needful-the only thing necessary
to set those camps booming, while
Great Falls was also to be benefited.
The road is built, yet there does not
appear to be enough traffic to warrant
the running Of more than two trains II
week, and this is probably done at a
loss.
A railroad, to become a paying in
vestment, should raverse IA fertile ard
populated region that cain furnish both
tonnage and passengers.
For this reason the Belt Mountain
branch should have a spur extending
from Arlington into the Judith Basin.
\ line reaching To Lewistown would
command the business of the entire
county. 1t would not only ecuIe all
the shipments of wool, mutton, beef,
horses and merchandise, but would
open up mines of silver and gold imme-
diately. The travel between this point
II O.. I'll. ,-,,,lJ - -, t,.Ansil
cradle source of revenue, and IL which
would rapidly increase with the growth
of the country.
A railroad that runs up into IA coHlee
and steps cannot expect to pay large
dividends. Here is IA vast region that
can produce everything to supply the
wants of man and only lacks railroad
communication to developits resources.
Our mines of gold, silver, iron and
coal are among the best in the state.
They have never suffered by being
stocked and iictitiously doomed by
spectators and adventures. The de-
velopment reached has been accomp-
lished mostly by poor men who believe
in legitimate mining and who are wait
ing patiently for some returns for their
toll. Among our mines is the greatest
gold property in the state-the Spotted
iIorse-and there is no question but
there are plenty more of its kind unde-
veloped.
The low price of silver and the some
what discouraging outlook for the fu-
ture may retard local investments in
reduction works, but with cheap trans
portatiou silver ores could be shipped
at a profit.
By all means the Belt Mouatain
branch should be extended to the foot
hills of the Judith mountains. 1t would
then become a paying investment in a
very few years.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08

The new state officers enter upon
their duties the first Monday in Janu-
uary, 1898, and hold their positions two
years from that date, with the excep-
ton of the chief Justice and clerk of the
supreme court, who are elected for
terms of six years. The county officers
serve for two years with the exception
of clerk of the district court, who is
elected for -four years, the same as that
of district judge of each judicial district.
Their official duties commence on the
first Monday in January, 1898, with the
exception of county treasurer, who
takes Office the first Monday in March,
1893.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08

bullion to the amount of S25, DOC, goo
per year for five years at Sc cents per
ounce. But should silver rise above
that price, he would have the purchases
discontinued at once. He would arbi-
trarily fix a maximum price for silver
above which point it would not be al
lowed to rise. From Rothschild's po-
sition it a be inferred that England
will do all in her power to defeat the
American representatives, IN their
efforts TO secure a larger use of silver
and to reach an international agree
ment as TO ratio. Mr.. R~othschild's
plan would not improve the existing
situation, while silver mining would be
conducted with even greateraisks and
uncertainty than at present. England
is a great creditor nation and it is not
probable that she will listen TO any
proposition to benefit the masses that
would in the slightest degree interfere
with her present monetary system.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08

We understand IA petition is being
circulated through the county asking
for the appointment of David Hilger ~
register and b. c. White as receiver Of
the Lewistown land office. These gen
tlemen evidently believe in taking time
by the forelock. Perhaps no better
men could be found in the party for the
offices, but there are others who think
they have IL pull for TIE plums. Among
those who have been mentioned are
W. L. Swope, j. Z. Ba'nes, Mr.. Lew
right and ID. II. Lineberger. Aspirants
should remember that Grover has gone
duck hunting tOayoid the importuning
of office seekers, and that it might be
well To go slow. If Mr.. Cleveland fol
lows out his former policy and that OBJ
served by President Harrison, the pres
ent incumbeuts will he allowed to serve
out their terms OF office, which would
be two years hence.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08

Do you wish TO know the quickest way
to cure a cold7 We will tell you. To cure
a cold quickly it must be treated before
the cold has settled in the system. The
first symptoms are a dry, loud congh and
sneezing. The cough is soon followed by
watery ex~pectoration and the sneezing by
a profuse watery discharge from the nose.
In severe cases there is "a thin white coat
ing on the tongue. What to do2 1t is
only necessary to take Chamberlain's
Cough remedy in double doses every hour.
That will greatly lessen the severity of the
cold and in MANY cases will effectually
couuteract it, and cure what would have
been a severe cold within one or two days
time. Try it and be convinced. Fifty cent
bottles for sale by w. w. Dewitt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08
Held Up a Train.

The w~est-bound express on the Great
line was held up by masked men
one mile west of Malta at $3.50 a. m. on
Tuesday morning Of last week. One of the
robbers got aboard at Malta. unobserved,
and after the train had proceeded about a
mile he ordered the engineer to slow up,
which the latter promptly obey
ed. When the train stopped the robber
was Joined by three comrades, who com
PEELED the engineer and fireman to get off
from the engine. The robbers proceeded to
the express car where they ordered the
agent to open the door OF the car. One OF
the robbers entered the express car with
the agent and ordered him to open the
local safe, which he did. After ransacking
the safe and opening "a number of
packages of little value, the robber ordered
the agent to open the through safe, which
the latter was unable to do, as he was not
familiar with the combination. Though
the robber threatened him with death, the
agent insisted that he could not open the
through safe, which was "A TACT. Tn latter
becoming convinced hat the agent was
telling the truth tool what he wanted from
the local safe and jumped down out of the
car After holding a brief consultation
with his coniederates, the train was ordered
to proceed. Detective Black, of the Great
Northern. aided by Sheriff Hamilton, of
Cascade county, and Sheriff O'Neal. of
Choteau county, visited Malta after the
hold up and arrested the following parties
On suspicion OF being engaged in the affair:
Alex. Black, John Ebaugh, Harry Bass and
w. E. Hunt, the former "a saloon keeper at
Malta. The parties were taken to Great
Falls, where a preliminary examination
was held, the bail in each case being liked
at $500. the officers feel confident thai
they have the right men.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08

There seems to he little TO hope for
in the monetary conference now in
session at Brussels. Baron Rothschild,
representing Great Britain, in submit
ting his views, says that bi-metalism is
impossible. He proposes a plal to
maintain silver ut about its present
price by having the United States con-
tinue to purchase at the present rate of
"a, OOO, 900 ounces per year at the mar
ket price. He would then have the
European countries unite in purchasing
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-08
THE CHoTEAU CANvAsSERs.
Congressman Dixon, LII the Standard, De-
nounces Their Action.



Congressman Dixon was a passenger
on yesterdays east-bound train Ell
route to Washington, where he will
take his seat as a member OF congress,
which convenes on Monday next. To
a Tribune reporter Mr.. Dixon talked
freely OF the political situation, and
referring to the recent election he said:
81 think the board in Choteau
county exceeded their rights in the
matter. They were not there to de-
termine the legality or illegality OF the
vote. Their duty simply consisted in
making IA count OF the votes. Ii the
vote of Box Elder was regular on Its
face, they had II authority whatever
to reject it. The fact that fraud had
been perpetrated in the precinct, and
he further TACT that notice OF such
fraud was accompanied by afiidavits,
cid not change the duties OF the men
whose duties are so clearly defined by
law. 1 earnestly hope that the vote
from Box Elder precinct will be
counted. Ii frauds were committed
there and they can be proven, there is
a remedy which can be applied. The
Democratic party has been crying out
Igainst the throwing out of the vote
# precinct 81, and the argument has
been brought to bear against the Re
publican party that such an action
as un~warranted. This Box Elder
precinct is an exact parallel TO the
case of precinct 81. The Democratic
party cannot afford to sanction such
an act. | realize that If the act OF the
Choteau county canvassIng board Is
approved 10y the higher authorities
that il means an absolute Democratic
majority on joint ballot in the legis
llture, and this means the election OF
"a Democratic United States senator
from Montana. But while admitting
this | contend that the Democratic
party O Montana had better lose the
United States senatorship than to
send a man to Washington whose seat
is open to a question of fraud. The
Republicans did this and the Demo-
cratic party can honor its principles
i'll no better way than in refusing to
sanction a proceeding such as that of
the Choteau county canvassing
board"