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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
APPROPRIATION GROUND UP"

1t occurred at Montpelier last week,
when all the convicted liquor dealers,
and other violators of the law in that
section, were arrayed before Judge
Thompson, and each received his dose of
legal medicine, twenty-five sellers of the
ardent were fined to the amount of
S577O and costs, and besides this not a
few sentences were imposed, ranging
from 30 days to II months at Rutland
Judge Thompson is quoted as saying, in
substance, that he would stay at Mont
pelier and finish up those rum cases ii it
took him all summer-and he seems to
have been as good as his word. Apretty
telling blow has been struck at a traffic for
which the capital of the State has been
especially noted for the past few years.
Whether, in spite of this rigid admins
tration of justice, the liquor interests of
that section will speedily recover and re-
sumo the nefarious business, remains to
be seen; but it would seem as though
the lesson taught at this long-draw n-out
term of court might be beneficial to that
community as well as all other Vermont
localities similarly afflicted. There is
law enough-when it is enforced
CdledOnian.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
PATHS WONDERFUL CASTLE.

The house in which Patti lives is one
of the most interesting of homes. Craigy
Nos Castle, as the songstress has
christened it, is hidden away in the wild
hills of the Swansea valley of Wales. II
would be one of the most inaccessible
spots imaginable were it not for little
railway which runs within four miles of
it. In pleasant weather it would be diff
ticult to find prettier bit of landscape,
but in wet or wintry weather, when
storms sweep through the valley and
transforms the tumbling little Tawy river
into foaming torrent, 1T is good place
to keep away from. PATHS reason for
choosing home there was good one.
The peculiarly moist atmosphere of the
place suited her voice better than any
other locality she could find on the
English side of Dover straits. Having
once determined where she would live,
Patti began to build home consistent
with her ample ideas of com 'ort and
luxury.
The most remarkable thing about
Craigy Nos is that such an establish
ment is to be found in such remote
part of the country. lis very much as
though Jay Gould had built his Irving
ton palace in the heart of the Adiron-
dacks instead of on the slope of the
Hudson river. In point of architectural
beauty or extent of acreage it would be
absurd to compare Craigy Nos with any
of the great ancestral estates of the Eng
fish aristocracy. The castle takes it
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
DEFERRED NEWS AND NOTES.

The Methodist General Conference
at Omaha has decided to elect no more
Bishops at present. 1t has decided also
to retain all the present Episcopal resi-
dences, according to the report given out,
and to locate new ones in Detroit and in
the State of Washington. That would
look very much as if an addition of two
members to board was expected in the
near future, or that some of the present
members of it had got to do double
duty.
So much has been said of the big,
bold signature of John Hancock to the
Declaration of Independence, that it will
be of interest to know that his hand
writing, once the most conspicuous of
all the signers, is now almost entirely
effaced. 1t can be seen by the aid of a
glass, but is so illegible that some diff
Guilty would be experienced in reading
the name correctly by one ignorant of
the purport of the document or the
names of its signers.
The New York Sun says that eighty
years ago boys in the United States
under eight years of age worked in fac
tories, in some instances fourteen hours
a day; so cents week was not uncOm'
mon rate of wages for women; very
capable woman could earn 80 cents per
day at trade she must give six months
of unpaid service to learn; with calico
at 80 cents yard, woman's earnings
for ten weeks would only suffice to buy
the material for dress which she can
now purchase with half days wages.
If we go back still another generation
we find that a little more than a 100
years ago the work of a man at common
or unskilled labor was worth but half a
dollar; and on this he supported large
family in what was no doubt regarded as
entire responsibility. But assuredly it
was not, if tried by any standard new or
old, condition of luxury. Small as
were his earnings he paid 81 bushel
for wheat, 10 cents for corn, and 20 cents
a pound for salt pork. He paid high
price for indulgence in fresh meat; he
had no carpet or stove, and ate his meat
from pewter dishes.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
TEACHING A GIRL A LESSON.

She happened to catch a Green and
Gates avenue car that was crowded with
business men on their way to the bridge,
and sprinkling of women and school
boys. She looked around in vain for a
seat, but the men had their noses burie d
in newspapers and possibly did not see
ner. She stood almost in front of gal
liant schoolboy who was studying "Ce-
sar's Gallo Wars" and he arose and
proffered his seat. The young woman,
without even nod of acknowledgment,
Hoped down with an injured express
sion, as though she was just inheriting
her rights, which she should have come
into long ago.
Excuse me-" said the youth, mis-
chievous twinkle Illuminating his eyes,
but think left one of my books on
the seat"
At this point everybody looked up,
seemingly all at once, and saw the young
woman rise, and the young man reseat
himself, with very audible 'Thanks."
The young woman's embarrassment
was painful. Everybody was smiling
aud not few old codgers chuckled. 1t
was cruel thing to do, and, as the
young fellow says, he did it all on the
spur of the moment, and would prob
ably not have done it had he thought
twice. However, he has probably
taught one young woman the appropri-
ateness of gratitude, even in small things.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
HER ERRAND OF MERCY.

1t was growing dusk. His wife had
just returned, and, with bonnet still
poised daintily upon her faxen curls,
sat by the fireplace and thoughtfully re-
moved her gloves. Her look was one of
placid satisfaction. There was no sug-
gestion in her soft, blue eyes of conflict
ing emotions or carking care. When
her chubby hands had been released
she slowly preceded to dlvest herself OF
her wraps.
Edward" she softly remarked, 81
have been to call on our sick neighbor.
heard she was confined to her bed and
l ran right over"
Edward showed by his fond smile that
he considered his wife perfect angel of
mercy to hasten thus promptly to the
couch of the sufferer.
"Is she very bad?" he enquired, with
an air of deep sympathy.
His wife jerked the pin from her hat.
II don't know" she rejoined.
''Did she look bad?"
His wife contorted herself until she
could reach her back hair, which she
proceeded to adjust.
81 didn't notice."
"Was she very weak?"
His wife rolled her gloves into little
ball.
II couldn't tell"
''What did she say?"
His wife pulled herself from her new
spring jacket with visible effort.
81 don't remember"
Edward was mildly astonished and
stared. His wife folded her arms
placed one tiny foot upon the other and
leaned luxuriously against the cushions
of the divan.
"But Edward"
Eyes, my love-"
His wife held fan abov her eyes anC
the combination of light and shade OF
her delicate face was very fascinating.
81 can tell you one thing" she de
clared.
"The pale blue bedroom that woman
has Dragged about so much amt prett!
at all"
He was visibly shocked.
my DEAR" he exposulated, "you-"
'Well, guess know what I'm say
ing. The furnishings are dreadful
cheap. l looked very closely at then
and ought to know. l went over OIL
urpose.-DetrOit Tribune,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
FITCHBURG r. r.
HoosAC TUNNEL ROUTE.

On and after Nov. 10Th, 1891, trains will run as
follows
LEAVE BENNINGTON VIA. BENNINGTON & RUTLAND
RAILWAY.
Leave Bennington I 45 a m, arrive Troy 20, q
Adams So, Greenfield IL 10 m, Fitchburg 36
Boston O5 p INTERCHANGEABLE q, Saratoga, 10 %
am,
Leave Bennington IL 40 m, arrive Troy 10
New York 90, Hoosick Falls IL, North Adams
305, Greenfield rs. Fitchburg IS, Boston 925 d.
N. INTERCHANGEABLE 2 "a.
Leave Bennington O5 p. m arrive at Troy
20, New York 50 Hoosick Falls 3 SO, North
Adams 4 80 p. M, Boston 8 % p. m.
Leave Bennington 10 m, arrive Troy IS,
pm, Hoosick Falls II, No. Adams 90 D m
Interchangeable So, p. M, Saratoga Esp. m.
Leave Bennington II 40 q. m. arrive Troy 10
New York dam.
- Leave Bennington for Rutland and Montreal
IL 49, 0 O5, So a. M, 05, 10 p, m.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BENNINGTON.
VIA. BENNINGTON & RUTLAND R'Y:
20 a m, from New York, Albany and Troy.
v W M from New York, Albany, Troy Hoo
sick Falls No. Adams, Saratoga and Mechanic
vile.
SPIN, from New York ALBANY, : Troy, Hoosick
Falls, No. Adams and Boston.
20 p. m. from Troy.
SO m, from Albany, Troy, Hoosick Falls, No.
Adams Boston, and Saratoga.
Arrive at Bennington from Rutland and Mont
treal 20, l5a, m, 10, 8 80, 4Op. m.
J.WHITMORE J.R. WATSON,
Gen,l1raflc Mgr, Boston. GenI Pass. Ag't.
G. A. NIMMO, Boston.
Gen1 Western Passenger Agent. Troy.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
THE NEW STEAM VEHICLE.

The steam carriage recently invented
by Ransom E. Odds, of the Odds & Sons
engine works, that has been exciting so
much interest of late, was seen for the
first time on the streets Thursday, and
proves to be grand success. The vehi
Gle has four wheels, the forward wheels
being the main driving wheels, and are
three feet high and about one-quarter
the distance back from the front. The
operators as we'll as the passengers
seat is over and forward the front
wheels, so the driving wheels carry most
of the load. The hind wheels are two
and one-half feet high and track in the
ordinary wagon track, and by these
wheels the vehicle is guided on its
course. The frame is made of steel
arched over the forward wheels, and is
low enough at the rear end to form a
platform on which the engines and
boiler rest fifteen inches from the
ground, so that the engines are low
enough to make connections on the main
axle in front on which the cranks are
placed at each end at right angles,
there being an engine on each side with
a 3xS inch cylinder.
The boiler is upright and placed be-
tween the two cylinders on the rear
platform, both engines being so connect
ed as to work as one engine. Just be-
hind the seat is the water and gasolene
tanks. The water tank is sufficient for
a ten or fifteen mile run, while the gaso-
lene tank is sufficient for forty mile
trip. Over the entire vehicle extends a
canopy top, so that the general appear
ance of the rig is like an ordinary sur
rey. The fire regulation is automatic,
so that the steam will not rise above its
given point. The steering lever is adj
justed so that anyone can operate the
steering, while the throttle and reverse
lever are by the operators seat.
1t carries two passengers besides the
operator and it is the intention to couple
on another vehicle behind if wishing to
carry more passengers. The steam from
the engine is entirely done away with by
an ingenious continuance of the inventor,
and as there is no smoke there is nothing
to be seen coming from the rig. The
engines couple on direct, so that there
is no,gearing whatever, and the rig runs
as quietly as an ordinary carriage. Its
usual speed on good roads is fifteen
miles an hour, and it will ascend any Or
mary grade.
The vehicle as a whole includes many
new merits, which are easily recognized
by mechanics. Mr.. Odds built the car
riage expressly for his own use, without
the intention of manufacturing them, as
their works have all they can possibly
attend to in their own line, and the out
look for this season is that they cannot
keep up with their orders, as was the
case last year. He has, however, been
solicited by quite number to manufac-
ture them, but is undecided with refer
ence to that offer. He states that it's
great advantages are that it never kicks
or bites, never tires out on long runs,
and during hot weather he can ride fast
enough to make breeze without sweat
ing the horses. 1t does not require care
in the stable, and only eats while it is on
the road, which is no more than one
cent per mile.-Stdte Republican, ADril
9th.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
DEFERRED COUNTY NEWS.
POWnal.

Now is the time to subscribe for the
Banner. You can get the New York
Tribune and Banner for one year S1.5O,
old subscribers included.
The Ladies Society of the Baptist
church, meet Wednesday afternoon at
Parker's Hall. Proceeds $500.
Mrs. Schofield Cinclare has been spend
ing the past two weeks in North Adams,
Mass.
The Photograph at Parker's store
Tuesday night was well patronized.
The greatest question now is: Who
are the candidates for 1892?
Milton Potter and wife of Blackington,
Mass, were in town Wednesday last,
visiting Mr.. Potter's parents.
Work on the Baptist church has COM
menced again and is now under good
Roadway toward completion.
Don't forget the 'grand combination
which the BANNER offers for one year.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
EARLY WHITE
SCOTTISH OATS.

This is a new variety and there
is only a few Of them to be had on
the market this year. It is a Wig
OrOus grower, strong straw, re-
markedly free from all diseases,
early ripener and enormously pro-
ductive; has great lOngheads filled
to the tips with fine, plump, solid,
heavy viii Q kernels, Of large size
and thin hull. Just received a
large stock Of the celebrated Bing-
hamtOn Grass Seeds. Full line Of
flower and garden seeds at
E.S. Chambers s.,
enningtOn Centre, Vt.
wDescriptve circulars and sample of the
Early White Scottish Oats mailed on application
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27

name from huge, i'll shaped hill called
Craig of the Night To get around this
hill and make her house moderately ac-
cessible from the railway station Patti
spent $4,000 in building a roadway
Florence Wilson in Ladies Home Jour
nal,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27
AFTER THE GRIP

And after typhoid fever, diPhtheria,
pneumonia, or other prostrating diseases,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is just what is
needed to restore the strength and vigor
so much desired, and to eXpel all poison
from the blood. 1t has had wonderful
success in many cases.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27

Timothy O'Leary, of Fairhaven, was
thrown from his sulky last week by a
collision while speeding his horse, and a
bone in his right hand was broken.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27

The honest public sentiment of the
people of the United States is unani-
mously in favor of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. The druggists pronounce it to
be the only standard Cough Remedy.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-27

Hoods Pills act especially upon the
liver, rousing it from torpidity to its
natural duties, cure constipation and as
sist digestion.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-01
DAMPIsNING EFFECT.
Small attendance in the House of
representatives.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The interest in
the iast-approaching national conven-
tions and speculation as to the candi-
oates which the two great parties will
present for the suIrages of the people
have very dampcning effect upon the
business of the house. The attendance
this morning was small and the atten-
tion listlcss. a few private bills were
passed without opposition.
The census investigating committee
obtained leave to sit during the sessions
of the house. MIR. Oates, of Alabama,
submitted report of the committee on
judiciary in the case of Judge Boarman,
of Louisiana. 1t was ordered printed and
laid on the table.
Mr.. Whiting, of Michigan, from the
committee on ways and means, reported
bill limiting the amount of wearing
apparel and personal effects that may be
admitted free of duty. Calendar.
The house then went into committee
of the whole MIR. Buchanan. of Virginia,
in the chair on the postotfice appoint
mcnt bill.
In the senate today the credentials OF
Gen. Eppa Hunton (rccently appointed
by the governor of Virginia to the Office
made vacant by the death OF Senator
Barbour were presented by Senator
Daniel and when they were read
at the clerks desk the presiding
officer, MIR. Henderson, invited Mr.
lIunton to advance and take the oath
Thcreupon Daniel and his colleague came
forward, arm in arm, and the oath OF
Office was administered by the presiding
officer to Mr.. Hunton. Subsequently
Mr.. Hunton was appointed to the com
mittce on claims in the place of Mr.
Faulkner, excused. and Mr.. Faulkner ap
pointed to the committee on immigra
tion in the place of Daniel, excused.
Mr.. Hale, from the committee on ap
pointments, reported back the consula
and diplomatic apportionmcnt bill witt
amendments and gave notice thas h
would call it up at very early day, per
haps tomorrow.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-01
NO SNAP CONVENTIONS
THAT OF HII.L.'SIN FEBRUARY
DENOUNCED.
The Electors Chosen Then, How
ever, N0Ininated and Approved
by the Anti.snap Convention
Free silver Jumped upon.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, June After the re-
ass .mblng of the anti-snap convention
yesterday afternoon the platform was
read and adopted. The announcement
of the mid wintcrconvcntion was greeted
with tremendous applause. Reference to
Grover Cleveland as being able to carry
New York state also moved the conyen-
ton to its feet in storm of applause,
while the affirmation that the convcn-
ton and its constituency would support
the nominee at Chicago, whoever he
might be, was greeted by a burst of ring
ing cheers.
Judge Sundcrlin, o! Schuyler county,
read the list of delegates and the dele
gates at large chosen by districts and by
| the committee on delegates to the Chi
cago convention. Mr.. Farchill then
read the list of electors named at the AL.
bany convention in February and those
nominations were endorsed.
The work of the committee on dele
gates was approved and thus the ques-
ton of protest or contest had been de-
termincd and the course of the contest
and demand at Chicago for the seventy
two seats Of New York had been fixed
| upon,
The platform as adopted first de-
nounccs the republican party, its billion
dollar congress and its Mckinley bill and
force bill, and contrasts with it Grover
Cleveland's nomination. 1t denounces
free coinage of silver and demands the
repeal of the Sherman silver law of 1880
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-01
FREE KINDERGARTEN.
Yearly Report of the Good work
Prosecuted In AsheVille.

Mrs. o. M. Quayle, superintendent of
the Asheville Free Kindcreartcns, makes
the following yearly report of the prog.
ress of the work in the city:
Central kindergarten was opened
September 10, 1891, with an enrolment
of 80, Misses Turner and Kerr, teachers.
Riverside kindergarten was opened
October 1, with an enrolment OF 2S,
Misses Scott and Nelson, teachers. En-
rollment at Christmas, IL, Since an
uary the kindergarten has been under
the management of Misses Slack and
Hall. Southside kindergarten opened
October /, Misses Parish and Bryson,
teachers. Enrolment. 27. Doubleday
kindergarten opened October 10, Misses
Smith and Stockton teachers. Enroll
ment, 2S.
"In all of the kindergartens there was
a steady increase in attendance until
Christmas, which was celebrated by pub
lie exercises and tree at union meet
ing at the Central. The children were
given free ride on the electric cars. The
tree and gifts to the children were pro-
cured through the efforts of Miss Slack
and the normal class. Many of the gifts
were made by the children, intended for
parents and friends.
1.-THE continued wet weather i'll jan
uary caused a marked decrease i'll attend
ance, which was overcome in the sue.
ccedng months.
Through the influence of Misses Slack
and Scott, there is a growing interest or
the part of the parents in the Riverside
district. In the Doubleday district the
demand for admissions greater than the
capacity of the kindcrgartens. Much o
the success of the work in the kindergar
ten this year is due to the untirirg ant
faithful work of the normal class, boil
in securing and keeping regular and tul
attendance, as well as doing conScien
tious and effective work with the chill
dren. The kindcrgartens were closet
May 13, with appropriate exercises,
During the year contributions to tn
amount of $1,39265 were made by tn
association from citizens and friends @
the cause, to whom the thanks of the as
sociation are extended for their liberia
support"
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-01
HE wAI.TzED INTO CHURCH.
Then He Proposed Three Cheers
For the preacher.

CRAwFoRDSvILLE, Ind, May 30.-The
Rev. X. S. lngles was preaching at the
First Presbyterian church last night
when suddenly John Matthews, men,
Der of the church in good standing, APP
peared at the door, and with whoop
started down the aisle. He was intoxi-
Gated, and in hishand bore a huge bo
quet.
He struck the waltz step and with a
vigorous glide landedin front of the
altar, where the minister stood speech
less with atonishment.
Matthews thereupon took off his hat
ard, with grand flourish, proposed
three cheers for the preacher, at the same
time presenting him with the bouquet,
He then siezcd an imaginary partner
about the waist, and Waiting UP the
aisle disappeared through the door.
The sermon was concluded with diff
culty.-N. Y. World.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-01
BLAINE WILL ACCEPT.
That Seems to be Certain just
Now.

CINCINNATI, June IA special to the
Commercial Gazette from Washington
says: "The situation i'll the republican
party is a strained on, and the outcome
OF the Minneapolis convention depends
upon the silence of Mr.. Blaine. If he says
something, Harrison may be renomina-
ted. If Mr.. Blaine is silent, he will be
nominated. At present the feeling is
that Mr.. Blaine will say nothing, and
that he will be nominated,
Another thing which makes it appear
likely that Mr.. Blaine will accept the
presidential nomination is the fact that
after Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, had
two hours consultation with MIR.
Blaine yesterday the senator asserted
with more vigor than ever that Mr..
Blaine would certainly accept if nomi-
mated, and that he had reason and
ground for his statement.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-01
RANSDA:I,I. A. a PROPHET.
HarrisOn's Friend SAYS Blaine
Will Write Another Letter.

WASHINGTON, May 30.-"Mr. Blaine
will write another letter. He will again
decline to allow his name to go before
the Minneapolis convention"
quote Major Dan Ransdcll, marshal
of the District of Columbia, one OF the
closest personal friends of the president
and probably the most constant visitor
at the white house, in Washington or
out oflt. That he enjoys the confidence
of the president is well known.
When he had made the statement that
Mr.. b aine would write another letter
Maiot Ransdcll added significantly,
"And there will be no contest at Min
ncapolis."
AS the Major spoke SO confidently and
seriously about Mr.. Blainc's intentions
| remarked to him that lie must have
some reason for making the statement
II have" he said. land am certain Of
it. You can quote me as saving it, and
you can put it down IS certain that the
president will be nominated on the first
ballot. New York Herald.