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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
PROGRESS OF METHOD1sA1.

The proceedings of the general confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church
lust closed at Omaha and the results
reached IN the consideration of the lead
lug issues before that body, show that
marked progress has been made by the
denomination since the last general con-
ference. The fearlessness of the confer
ence in dealing with past presidents and
present conditions is a very hopeful
sign. For three generations the terms
Methodist" and ''itinerancy" were
practically Synonymous. This year a
majority of the committee on the timer
ancy recommended that the five year
time limit be removed, and that Meth
odist minister, like any other minister,
might remain in the same pastorate so
long as it seemed best that he should re-
main. The majority report was rejected
and the minority report adopted by a
small majority, but the large number in
favor of the change indicates that it is
certain to come in the near future.
Those in middle life remember the
time when two years was the limit of a
Methodist PASTORS term. Then it was
changed to three and four years ago to
five. The evolution has been going on
SO long, and is so nearly complete that
those who urge its completion are able
to disclaim radicalism and urge that the
church will be nearer its old itinerancy
if the five-year limit is abolished than if
it is retained If it is retained they
urge, ministers will try to remain in
their charges for the full period, and
congregations will keep them for the
full period no matter if change would
obviously be better. If the time limit
were abolished neither minister nor con-
gregation could wait to have the change
made for them, and changes would be
made at each annual conference if con-
gregation and bishop or minister and
bishop saw fit. Experience has given
SO much point to this argument that
some who fought against the extension
of the limit from three years to five are
in favor of abolisning it altogether,
which will be done at no distant day.
In considering questions of discipline
and other issues the members of the
conference spoke with marked freedom
and manifested disposition to get out
of ruts in various ways. The project to
admit women as lay delegates made sub
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
AN ACTORS OPINION OF WHISKY.

One of the best and briefest temper
ance lectures in print is that contained
in letter now going the rounds of the
newspapers which on good authority is
ascribed to the late W. j. Florence, the
popular and witty actor:
"MY DEAR, One gallon of whisky
costs about 49, end contains about sixty
five fifteen-cent drinks. Now, if you
must drink, buy gallon, aud make your
wife the barkeeper. When you are dry,
give her fifteen cents for drink, and
when the whisky is gone she will have
after paying for it, 1918 left, and every
gallon thereafter will yield the same
profit. This money she should put away
so that when you have become an inc
briate, unable to support yourself, and
Stunned by every respectable man, your
wife may have money enough to keep
you until your time comes to fill drunk
ards grave"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
MRS. YOUNG WAS FILM FLAMMED.

Mrs. Young is the keeper of restaur-
ant on West Madison street, but though
young in name she is older in experience
than she was day or two agy.
1t was just after the noon hour Thurs
day when stranger entered the restaur-
ant. He was short, thick set and we'll
dressed. His light moustache curled
slightly beneath the spring zephyrs and
his leftarm was cut pOmpadour fashion
and carried in sling. Taking an envel-
ope from his pocket that was addressed
to John McMaster, ESQ.,, 1913 West
Third street, Burlington, Ia" he laid it
on the counter and asked:
Can you give me S. bill for five sill
yer donars?s
Mrs. Young said that she could.
Twill you kindly put the bill in this
envelope for me?"
Mrs. Youngs heart was overlooking
with pity for the poor creature, and she
pit once answered in the affirmative. She
did so, and the stranger drawing the en-
velope over beneath the elbow of his
crippled arm, was engaged like the maid
in the nursery rhyme sin counting out
her money"
Suddenly he remarked: "Why, 1 sup
posed had So here, but l have only
$3.50. Just keep this letter few min
utes and I'll go out and get the balance"
The proposition looked to be a fair
one. Mrs. Young took the envelope.
The stranger then picked up the change
and vanished. The long hours drifted
away. Mrs. Young glanced uneasily at
the clock.
''He Cometh not" she said.
Then she became suspicious. She
would open that letter just to see if the
s. William was there. She did so. No
So William was there. Scrawled on the
blank sheet of paper were these words:
Don't say a word.'
She needed not the advice; she told
her neighbors. She was mad clear
through.
Mrs. Young had been flim-hammed, and
now she will not change bill for the
best looking customer that frequents her
eating stablishment.-Chica Mail.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them CastoriA
WHOSE EATS MEAT CANNOT SING.

One whose business it has been to find
persons suited for vocalists says he never
loses his time looking for a fine voice in
country where fish or meat diet pre-
walls. Vocal capacity disappears in fam
lilies as they grow rich, because they eat
more meat. Those Italians who eat the
most fish Chose in the neighborhood of
Naples and Genoa have few fine singers
among them. The sweet voices are
found in Irish women of the country,
and not of the towns. Norway is not a
country of singers, because they eat too
much fish; but Sweden is a country OF
grain and song. The carnivorous birds
croak; grain-eating birds sing.-MusicGI
Millions
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03

stantial progress. Just before the con
ference reached final adjournment DR..
Hamilton secured the adoption of an
amendment to the judiciary committees
report placing the weight of action upon
those in favor of the present order OF
things. AS the matter now stands if the
word "layman'' as applied to delegates
is not interpreted by two-thirds vote OF
the general conference to mean exclu-
sively males, women shall be admitted
as lay delegates. This means that the
fair sex will soon be placed on terms OF
equality with the sterner sex as lay dele
gates.
1t was shown that the church had also
made marked progress in spiritual
work. From all directions came reports
of large accessions to the church mem
bership and new fields are constantly be-
ing opened up. The Meth odist church
evidently has brilliant future as well
as a successful past.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
DEPRECIATED BY TIE WAR.

Notwithstanding the fact that cold,
mercerary spirit seems to rule the world
to-day, there is now and then being
with a warm heart. Mrs. rendering,
who resides in West Chicago, is one of
the latter class.
Last week she employed an old colored
man to whip her carpets for her. When
he had completed his task she prepared
nice lunch for him, which was served
on the back porch. While he was par
taking of the repast with an evident
relish she entered into conversation
with him.
"Pretty hard work whipping carpets,
isn't it?'
"Yes, missus; powerful hard work"
"Were you ever a slaveP"
Eyes, missus; OATS what l was"
IAN have you always been poor?'
81 was with thousand dollahs before
de wah come, but dat ruined everything,
YOU know. When it was all gone by
wasn't with hardly a cent and ant ben
sence."
Tears stole into her eyes as she
thought how much this poor man had
sacrificed in the great cause of right,
and when she paid him for his work she
gave him a full dollar more than he con-
sidered his services had been worth.
When her husband returned in the even
ing she told him what she had done,
with the proud assurance that her
warmness of heart would only serve 90
endear her still more to the noble man
she had chosen for her life mate.
"And he said he used to be slave,
did he, my dear?"
eyes, he used TO be poor slave. Just
think of it, Algie."
"And he was worth a thousand dollars,
but at the close of the war he was not
worth hardly CENT?
eyes, that is what he said. Too bad,
wasn't it?''
"Too bad" repeated the husband, as
querulous look stole into his eyes.
'Did he explain to you how it was that
as slave before the war he was worth
so much money!"
"Why-no-he didn't, Algie. How
could that have been, anyway"
swell, $1,000 was about the regular
selling price for a good stout slave"
And Mrs. Tenderling thought awhile
then remarked: 1.-THE old rascal !''-
| Chicago Times.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
LEPERs PROOF AGAINST ELECTRIC
ITY.


Down at Honolulu" said Harry Dia-
mond. II had battery and worked
the innocent Kanakas with the old trick
of the five-dollar gold piece. That is,
I'd place the piece in the bottom of a jar
of water connected with the battery.
Then I'd tell the native boys that they
could have the money if they'd pick it
out of the jar and hold the handle on the
other pole of the battery at the same
time. OF course the moment their
hands struck the water the circuit was
completed, their fingers would be dOubl-
ed up and they couldn't touch the
money if their fortunes had depended on
getting it. had many laugh and
achieved quite reputation among the
boys as a wizard who controlled the
devils in the water.
lone day when several young ladies
were in the Office lad came in, pushed
on by number of companions who at
tempted to secure the 50 and failed. He
had been persuaded to try for the money
and l explained the trick to the ladies in
an aside as l arranged the apparatus.
The boy took the handle, and we all pre-
pared for great laugh.
He put his hand in the water, slowly
drew out my flyer, and quietly walked
off with it, while stood with my mouth
open, afraid to face those girls, and
praying for volcanic eruption to turn
the trend of thought.
1.-THE boy had the leprosy, and the
electricity didn't effect him.-Sdn
Francisco Examiner.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
What is

Castora Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Mothers CastOria destroys Worms and alays
feverishness CastOria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
cures DiarrhOea and Wind Collie. CastOra relieves
teething troubles constipation and hatulency
CastOria assimates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
tora Is the Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
FAMoUs RELIGIOUS RELIC.

The most famous religious relic in the
world is the "Iron Crown" which was
worshiped in the middle ages. The ira
dition is that it was made from the nails
which were driven through the hands of
Jesus at the time of the crucifixion.
But little is known concerning the
history of the iron crown until after the
coronation of Agilulf, King of the Lom-
bards. 1t is generally believed that it
was made for that monarch in the year
sol.
This celebrated relic is now in Naples
among 1.-THE State jewels. Believers in
the sacred hoop of iron inside the crown
point to the fact that there is not speck
of rust upon it, although nearly 1000
years old.-Independen
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
FREE TRADE PERIODS.

Free Trade has had five periods of rel
alive prevalence in the history of the
United States. e., there have been five
distinctly marked periods when foreign
competing imports have been freer than
any other to enter our ports, to the sub
version and overthrow of domestic COM
peting industries. These were:
l. The Colonial period, ending with
throwing over of the tea in Boston Har-
Dor and the Battle of Lexington in 1775.
The British Parliament forbade us by
law to manufacture in order that they
might monopolize our market. This
chiefly impelled us toward the war for
independence.
2. The "peace under confederation
period from 1888 to 1889, when no nation
al duties on imports existed. This
chiefly impelled us to adopt the Federal
Constitution.
8. The period of the so-called reciproc-
ity treaty with England in 1916 to 1924,
eliminating in the financial cricis of
1S17-10.
4. The Compromise Tariff of 1888 to
1912, including the unparalleled crisis OF
1879.
5. The Walker Tariff period of 1916
to 1857, intensified by the further reduc-
ton in 1857 and thus prolonged to
March Sd, 1861. This period was marked
by general poverty or ''hard tines
crisis, setting in in the summer of
1854, continuing into bankruptcy and
non-payment crisis in 1855, which caused
mercantile bankruptcy crisis in Eng
land in 1855, and this re-acting produced
the bank crisis in America in 1857, afteC
which the country struggled on in a p u
perized condition until 1861.
Without single exception, our every
approach to Free Trade brought disaster,
particularly to farmers and working poo
pie.
Do we want more Of it?
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
1t is Not What We Say

But what Hoods Sarsaparilla does that
makes it sell, and has given it such a
firm and lasting hold upon the, conf
dence of the people. The voluntary
statements of thousands of people prove
beyond question that this preparation
possesses wonderful medicinal power.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03

The genius of the Democratic party
for figuring on both sides of a given
question was admirably illustrated in
Congress during the recent tariff de-
bates. One of the Ohio Republican
Representatives produced and read a
circular spread broadcast through Ohio
by the Democratic politicians several
years ago, denouncing the Republicans
for reducing the wool duties in the
tariff of 1888. This entertaining cam
paign tract asserted that "the Republi-
can President, Tariff Commission and
Congress, at the bidding of the mOnopo-
lists of New England, wantonly and
wickedly reduced the duty on wool so as
to enable foreign producers to compete
advantageously with native growers"
and added, "With the reduction of Is
per cent. the abandonment, to great
extent, of sheep raising must inev-
itably follow if the pernicious
course designed by the Republican
party is allowed to be carried out" The
circular ended with this moving app cal:
Farmers of Ohio, can you trust the
party that has in our National Legis-
iature outraged and robbed you at the
bidding of the capitalists of New
England? Trust the Democratic party
In this matter; it has promised to and
will give you relief" Yet there are
short-sighted people who say that there
is no fun in politics. If the unanimous
protest of the New England wooden
manufacturers against the Springer bill
had not killed the free wool issue deader
than a door nail, our tariff REFORM
orators might be inconveniently remind
ed of this circular in next falls campaig.
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Castoria.

"Castoria is SO well adapted to children that
recommend 1t as superior TO any prescription
known TO me-"
II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
iii So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. Y.
"our physicians In the children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPEEsARY,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres,
array Street, Now York City.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03

Hoods Pills cure constipation by re-
storing the peristaltic action of the ali
mentary canal. They are the best family
cathartic.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03

The success of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
because it posses true merit, and no
claim is made for it that is not fully sup
ported.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03

Only about $4,000 are need ed to
complete the Grant Monument Fund,
and the amount should be raised before
the week is out. You were appointed
committee of one to procure at least one
contribution, and now is the time to
hand in your report.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03

"Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. 1 hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead Of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them 30 premature graves"
DR.. ]. f. KNcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-03
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me OF its
good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. @. OsGooD,
Lowell. Mass.
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Tho Centaur Company, Murray stroet Now York City
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-03-12

-
on voyait Maj seille ses maisons, son
port, puis sa foret de mats diminuer
peu a peu, Sc fondre dams l'immensite.
Malheureusement, les forcats ne pou-
vaient pas jour de laspect de ce
feerique panorama. Enfermes dams
DIES cages grillees, CONNIE des betes
fauves, lis n'avaient sous les yeux
que les parois sombres du batlment.
huileuses, couvertes dune couche de
charbon de terre, ct dams cette sorte
de mutt, les regards flambants de leurs
camarades vautres devant eux qui
trouaient lombre, pareiIs dies yeux
de loup. -.
Daniel s'etait refugie dams un coin
a lGcart, sans pa1der a personne. Du
reste, les eonIpagnons, qui connais-
salient tous son historic, ,avaient pour lui
une sorte de Difference. II n'etait pas
des leurs lis levoyaient sa tenue, a
sa physionomie, a son langage, ct lis
s'eloignaient de lui CONNIE dun etre
supereur a eux, don't lis avaient pres
que peur. Daniel ne cherchait pas
d'ailleurs 4 combattre cette sorte
defroi quill inspirait, ear il voulait
rester seul avec ses pensees ct il etait
satisfait qu'on ne lui adressat pas la
parole
LIE voyage Sc poursuivit sans incl
dent. Sur lie navire, les condamnes
sont divlses en- escouades. C'etait
lui qui devait WELLER au maintien du
bon ordre dams sa division, qui
allait chercher les vivres pour ses
hommes. II s'etait fait remarquer au
bout de quelques jours par son intel
ligence ct sa douceur. Tn matin, lc
commandant rayant rencontre dams
une de ses tournees, lc fxa de ses
yeux pereants.
-C'est vous, dit-il, qui vous nom
mez linconnu ?
-C'est moi, oui, mon commandant.
-Vous aviez des raisons pour ne
pas vous faire connaitre.
-Des raisons graves, oul, mon
commandant.
-J'ai suivi attentivement lie compte
rendu de votre process. Ce nest pas
pour lie voler que vous avez tue Get
homme
Je ne suis pas un voleur.
-Je men suis bien apercu 4 vos
reponses ct ST j'avais etc membres du
jury, fol de commandant, je he vous
aurais pas condamne II Y await
dams votre affaire quelque chose qui
m await chiffonne. je ne sais pas quoi,
mais enfin, quelque chose.
-Je vous remercie, mon comman-
dant, de linteret que vous me porter.
IL ny pas de quoi. Vous lui
en- vouliez Get homme
-Permettez-moi mon commandant,
de nc pas m'expliquer.
-Oui, vous voulez garder votre
secret, je comprends ga yous ne me
connaissez pas.
oh mon commandant, ce nest
pas par defiance.
L'officier resta TN instant sans par
ler. II examinait Daniel. Tout q
coup, il fit un movement brusque,
CONNIE sill yenait de prendre une
resolution subtle.
--Tenez, dit-il, venez dams ma
cabine, nous causerons. J'ai lhabi-
tude de me connaitre en- hommes ct lie
serais bien surpris 81 vous lie yaliez
pas mieux que yotre costume ne lie
laisse supposer.
[. Marcia deyant. Daniel lie suiyit.
tres intrigue Quand lis furent arri-
YES dams Ia cabine du commandant,
celui-ci presenta un siege au forcat.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-03-12

| pour Vons Ia plus vIve slmpathie. Je
veuX voir 81 jeme suis trompe on 81 al
va juste, 81 vous etes reellement dione
d'interet
-Sauf mon nom, fit Daniel, ie vais
tout vous apprentice, vous me iuge-
rez apres.
-Je vous ecoute.
Dune voix chaleureuse, entrainante,
coupee solvent par des sanglots.
| Daniel raconta sa triste historic sans
en- omettre un detail LIE comman-
dant await peine cacher son emotion.
-Pardieu, s'ecria-t-il, je sayais
olen, moi, que ces clampins n'avaient
VI dams votre atfaire que du feu.
IL ne faut pas leur en- vouloir.
mon commandant. lis ne savaient
pas
lis auraient da lie deviner, que
diable On volt bien a la mine des
gems mals soyez tranquille, je gar
deral votre secret, ce qui ne m'empe-
chera pas de vous faire mon bord Ia
vie la plus douce quill me sera
possible, ct, une fois la-bas, ie me
charge de vous recommander al
gouverneur.
oh mon commandant, comment
vous remercier? begaya Daniel.
II ny a pas de remerclements 4
m adresser, je fails mon devoir, repli-
qua brusquement rofficier superieur.
\ votre place, j'aurais fails CONNIE
vous, je vous approuve Complement,
mais cest beau, ce devouement ct ie
fadmlre. c'est grand, ca me remuel
Pour vous, au moins, lhonneur est
encore quelque chose. Les yotres
viyront honores, estim6s, cest super
| be
| LIE brave homme await presque Ia
larme a reil. Daniel, interdit, sans
volx, ne savait que begayer quelaues
remerclements inintelligibles lie
commandant lui tendit la main.
-Donnez-moi Ia main, i'aurai du
plaisir la serrer, ct comptez sur
moi
NJ de Serves Sc precipita sur Ia
main du commandant lembrassa ct
larrosa de larmes.
-Cest la premiere joie que i'ai.
! begaya-t-il, depuis
II ne put en- dire plus long ct il Sc
retira tout affole "A partir de &c
moment, lie commandant donna des
ordres pour qr'on laissat Daniel libre.
XI
II Y await plus dun mois que le
navire emportant Daniel ct ses com
pagnons await quite Marseille, quand
un matin, le matelot place en- faction
au SONNET du grand mat jeta ce cri
/ qui fit aussitot monter tout lie monde
sur lie pont
-Terre terre -.
On etait arrive. Daniel. assis a
l'arriere du batinent, await etc pris
d une grande mGlancole. Son ceur
battait fort. Tout etait fni Cest
sur cette terre qui allait Sc montrer
que Sc terminerait son existence. II
ne reverrait plus nj la France, nj les
siens. ;.
lie vapeur venait a peine de ieter
Fancre qu'on Wit un canot Sc detacher
du bord ct arriver a force de rames
Dams ce canot etait lie gouyerneur de
Tile. LIE commandant, qui s'etait
precipite Sc rencontre, rinvita a
dejeuner a bord. Pendant lie repas
on s'entretint de Daniel. L'officiel
superleur raconta au personnage
oiiiciel, qui connaissait alu reste par
les journaux les details du process, une
partie de ce que lui await dit lie forcat