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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14
Mann Can. OF thn sennte.

Before Mr.. PETER could begin. senator
unawase of the truce, called attention 10
the absence OF a quorum. and the roll
had to be called. At first only thirty
four responded. This was the twelfth
can g. TWO hours. After some delay the
presiding officer MIR, Hill, announced the
presence of a quorum, and recognized
Mr.. PETER, who thereupon began speech
against the bill 1t was half-past when
ne began 10 speak. and before another
hour had passed there had been four
roll-calls of the Senate. to each Of which
forty-four senators answered, half Of
them, at least. coming from the cloak
rooms 10 do so. and returning there just
as soon as they had answered here"
Mr. PETER was not disconnected by these
frequent Interruptions OF his speech. AS
soon as the presence OF a quorum was
announced he took II up at the point
where he had left off. although he had a
written speech, and said he had not COM
mitted a speech to memory. He talked
very slowly and solemnly and as II he
enjoyed the opportunity Of giving express
sion 10 his peculiar views on finance.
social and philosophical subjects. He had
not half dozen listeners on the floor and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-14

me wind was blowing fresh from the
49, 80 "hen the Figiiant and Valkyrie left
e,e.t y, anchorage OF Bay Ridge and two
Vg,s1 sheir tugs started down The bay. The
- d'tent s ran up mainsaii and jib and drop.
On Out toward the lightship. The Vallvr,.
haa her tug take her I'm Grayese-d 80,
where she ran up her mainsail. The, So
channel S"ash
"hen on Sandy Hook there were slens
VI uoooie alofI Captain Cranfield and
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
Four Score Years and Ten.

A reception was given to Hon. Merritt
Clark of POultney, on Saturday, Feb. 18th,
to celebrate his Goth birthday. The day
found the venerable nOnagenarian bright
and cheerful, in full possession of his
physical and mental powers, to receive
the scores of people who called to pre-
sent their congratulations. His carriage
is as erect as of a man half his years. He
is still student, reading and writing as
the employment of his time. He is a
true vigorous author of more than local
celebrity and poet of more than ordi-
nary rank.
Among the aged present were the Rev.
Isaac N. Sprague, aged %, a college assO-
ciate; Gilbert Prindle, 49,; the Rev. Cal
vim Granger, 81; Hon. HAL HOLSTER,
Granville, N. T., IS; Hon. Barnes Frisble,
Is. Among others present we're: Col.
George Fl. Beaman, Senator Horace II.
Dyer of Rutland, the Rev. e II. DnntOn,
ID. D., the Rev. e. II. Randall and Editor
r. j. Humphrey and many ladies and
gentlemen whose ages varied from 10 to
so years of age.
He was the eldest son Of Gen. Jonas
Clark, a prominent member of the Rut-
land county bar. and Betsey StOddard
Clark, both of Connecticut ancestry and
1903. He prepared for college at the Rut-
land county grammar school and under
the tuition of the eminent teacher Salem
Town, LII. D., and graduated from Mid
dlebury college in the class of 1923. All
of the eighteen members are dead except
the Rev. Louis Mcdonald, an Episcopal
clergy man and poet Of some repute,
who has been an inmate of the Brattle-
boro insane asylum fer a quarter of
century.
The Rev DR.. Sprague of the class of
1892, who was present at the reception,
and Mr.. Clark are the oldest living grad
yates of Middlebury college save one.
He has been member of the Legisla-
ture six times, first in 1892, and is sup
posed to be the only Survivor of that
House; three times State Senator; seven
years member of the Vermont Board
of Education; and member of the Con-
stitutional Convention in 1870. In 1852
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
BIBLE VS.. SULTAN.

Speaking of the church suggests the
curious editing of the bible now going on
in Turkey.
The general censorship of the press
there extends to the bible also, and the
Sultan, with rare caution, insists that the
scriptures shall be edited 50 as not to
rritIIfICI wIJu MS Uwu duJuUrIJy.
Take an instance or two. For example,
he declares that the expression Thy
kingdom come" in the Lords prayer
must be cut out of bibles before they can
be circulated in his domiRions. He says
his kingdom is already there, and he does
not want any other kingdom coming and
interfering with his rights.
All references to the kingdom of
heaven are looked upon with suspicion,
and will have to be either cut out or re-
written, SO as to cast no reflection on the
Sultan.
Some changes are especially curious.
The lesson from the fourth chapter of
st. Luke, from the fourteenth to the
twenty first verse, must be struck out
because 1t speaks of liberty of the gospel,
as the word liberty implies something
offensive against the existing govern
ment
Sorrow changed into joy, as illustrated
by the lesson from jeremiah Xxx, 7-l6,
is suppressed 1t speaks of the return
of the Israelites from captivity, ard there
may be treason lurking in the lesson.
So the changes run. making a bible
curious and unique.-LOndon corner, Neu
York World.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
THE SECRET OF ABANDoNED FARMS

The man who lives in the country
yearns for the city. The mal who lives
in the city yearns for the count y. The
farmer would seek pent precincts of the
town and bend over ledgers; the clerk,
already bent double over his ledgers,
Graves the free air and the unconfined
horizons of the farm, the distant bills
and the broad acres between. Variety,
is it not, which they both seek? In OPP
posite currents, doubtless, but both con-
tinually by immutabe tendencies. Such
is certainly the optimistic theory of the
situation implied by these abandoned
farm pamphlets. Is it the true one?
To assume that the farmer will farm no
more would be fearful prospect for our
race-quite as fearful as to assume that
the soldier would not fight for his coun-
try against any other Country, that the
tailor would not make us clothes, or that
the shoemaker would not supply us with
shoes. Surely it would be great gain, not
only to the commonwealth of Massachu-
sets, but to the National commonwealth,
if, instead of drawing doleful morals
from u pamphlet with the pathetic title.
Catalogue of Abandoned Farms in
Massachusetts, Tor New Hampshire OF
VERMONT" we could infer that the issu-
ance of these catalogues was but ra-
tional and normal detail by way of facil-
ity in the progression of that great law
which moves communities of individuals
back and forward, and back and forward
again, from one precinct to another, and
from one vicinity to another on the map
of societies and of States, butalways con-
serving and preserving the equation of
prosperity, of tranquility, and of general
content in and between and around them
all.-Appleton Morgan, in Popular Sci
ence MonthLu.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

The rector of st. James's church has
issued his Lenten annual Our Parish
Life, paper devoted to the interests of
st. James's congregation. This is a
four page-two colunn-paper and gives
the Diocesan officers, the officers of the
parish agencies. including those of the
Sunday school, the choir, the parochial
and junior branches of the WOman's
Auxiliary, etc. The second page is de-
voted to the Rev. Mr.. Searing's pastoral,
the Union church in Sunderland and the
page gives the details of the multiplied
services of Lent. A feature of this cal
endar is the fact that on various occa-
sions clergymen from neighboring par
ishes will assist in the services. Among
the clergy who will take part are: Rev.
f. II. 7. HOrsfeld of Cambridge; Rev.
Dr. Harris, the Diocesan missionary;
Rev. Geo. d. Silliman of HoOsick Falls I;
Rev. Jos. Carey, d. D., of Saratoga
Springs; Rev. w. B. Walker of Benning-
ton; Rev. VIM. +. Weeks of Brandon
The fourth page is devoted to short arti-
cles relative to church and parish work.
1t is Vol.Il., No. 4. and is creditable
issue.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

The telegram which brings the
weather (?) to our localitymay be consult
ed by any ono. You will find it is pub
lie at the Y. NJ. c. A. entrance. The sig
nails are displayed about eleven o'clock.
Those who have no cards with the ex-
PLANTATION of the signals, will find them
at the office of the General Secretary.
They are free.
The registration book has been con
veniently located on wall desk. There
is nothing elaborate about 'Our desk"
but something handy.
The Debating Society was organized
Friday the 10Th A good number at
tended the first meeting. Enthusiasm
prevailed beyond expectation. Those
present formed themselves into a tenn
pOry organization with Mr.. Arthur B.
Perkins, Chairman, and Mr.. JnO. Kemp,
Secretary. The o lstirution and bylaws,
drafted for the occasion, Were read and
discussed. A committee of five was APP
pointed to revise them and report next
Friday night.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
uangers Of the ssnsnn.

The sudden changes in weather in the
latter part of the winter and early spring
are a source of colds and coughs, This
season is a particularly dangerous one
for persons with weak lungs or of dali.
cate constitution. A slight cold is likely
to become serious one, and the cough
that follows is the one great cause of the
many deaths from consumption in the
early spring. Never neglect a cold or
cough. Keep reliable remedy on hand
and check the first cough, that may lead
to consumption. AS such remedy the
medicine called Kemp's Balsam is strong
ly recommended. For every form of
throat and lung disorder, including
la Grippe cough, Group and consumption
in first stages, it probably has no equal
anywhere. Get bottle to-day.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

he was the Democratic candidate for
Congressman, in 1874 and 1855 the candi-
date of his party for Governor, and a
member of the Democratic National Con.
ventiOn of 1859 and pension agent for
Vermont, appointed by President James
X. Polk.
Mr.. Clark was the protector and pro-
mOter of the construction of the Rutland
and Washington railroad from Rutland
to Troy, N. Y, and its president for nine
years. During a portion of this period
the late famous Jay Gould was superin-
tendent of the road, which was Mr..
Gould's first venture in railroading. Mr.,
Clark was also for several years presi-
dent of the Albany Northern railroad.
This is the record of a quiet, scholarly
man, whose public career has been busy
and useful one. He retired from busi-
ness some ten years ago, since which he
has devoted his time to study, literary
pursuits and art.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
WesS Arlington.

School in district MOI closed Feb. 10th.
We are sorry to learn that Mrand Mrs.
Jay Sherman have returned to farm in
Jackson, n. Y.
Geo. Written, who has worked farm
in Manchester, for two years past, has
taken possession of the house formerly
owned and occupied by Fred Hoyt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rowland are re-
joicing in the advent of son, born Sat
urday, the 18th inst.
Miss Fannie Haskin closed her school
in Manchester week before last, and is
spending her vacation at home.
Mr.. Haight sent an agent, last week
Monday, for his furniture, ETC., which
has been stored at Charlie HarriBgton's
for some time.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

Geo. Cary, who has been suffering for
some time from painful abcess, is now
somewhat better.
Mrs. Dewey Phillips, whose arm was
broken in the fall before referred to, is
said to be doing well.
Franklin P. Leroy was married in
White Creek, N. Y, Feb. 10th, to Miss
Minnie, daughter of Cyrus Grey of SAM
gate.
The w. c. II. U. met with Mrs f. B.
Eddy on Saturday, the 18th inst, at 3 p.
m. The Legion met on Sunday after
noon, Feb. 18th.
Mrs. Dyer Oatman has just passed her
ninetieth birthday. She is the oldest
resident in town, so far as has been as
cerJained.
The exceedingly slippery and bad
waking continues with us long time
IL is reported that Mr.. VIM. WOrtley fell
on the ice a few days ago, putting his
shoulder out of joint.
1t is currently reported here that we
shall see the familiar form of Mr.. Rice,
the pack peddler, no more, traversing
our streets, as he was found dead in the
road in Pawlet few DAYS ago.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
During january the value of expor

During January the value of exports
of mineral oil fell off S50O,0OO; exports
of cotton declined $4,000, 900; beef, hog
and dairy products decreased $4,000, 600,
and exports of bleadstuffs were less by
S17,000,0 900 in value than in January,
1892. These reductions were due to
wholly extraneOus and unavoidable con-
ditiOns. In the meantime our imports,
mainly of free goods, have grown at a
prodigious rate. What wonder that we
are called upon to export gold in settle
ment of the inevitable adverse trade
balance?
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

the Union? And when it was all over
it was the first State to pay off its war
debts. The soldiers it furnished were
not excelled by those of any other State.
You ex ress the hope that | am well
this winter. Yes, thank you, am very
well indeed. for such an old fellow, and
am able to take my daily walk of three
or four miles, all days, except the very
stormy ones.
With kind regards, your friend,
FREDERICK HoLBRooK.
The Free Press in publishing this let
ter says: Governor Frederick Holbrook
was Governor of VOrmO from 1861 to
1858. More troops were raised under his
administration than under any other in
this State; and he signed more commits
sinns of Vermont officers than any other
of our hOnOred war governors. He is the
only survivor of their number, and he
holds very high place in the regard of
the people of Vermont and especially
that of her soldiers. Though this letter
from him was a private one, written in
the freedom of personal friendship, we
venture to give it to the public as IA heart
message to the Vermont veterans from
their old chief. They will thank us for
so doing; and will join us in the hope
that Gov. HolbroOk's life and health may
be spared for many coming years of
genial and happy old age"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
Shansbury.

Miss Julia Saunders is at home on the
sick list.
Miss Susie Grant of East Arlington is
visiting her uncle, Alonzo Perkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Frasier of Boston,
Mass, are visiting at f. B. RandalPs.
The Willing workers met with Mrs. w.
B. Randall last Thursday afternoon.
The roads are icy and it is almost i'm
possible for any one to get around at this
writing.
viii Mathers and wife, and Miss Nora
Hall of Bennington, spent Sunday a.
their uncle's, William Harrington's, re-
Gently,
A. C. Barney intends to start soon as a
travelling salesman for nursery stock,
through this town and the northern part
of the State.
We hear that the pupils of the North
Bennington Graded school are preparing
an operetta entitled: ''Seven Old Ladies
of LaVendar Town" The operetta bids
fair to be success. so,do not fail to see
Professor Lightning Haskins's Conver-
sational Aeglumeration. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the school library.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

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money refunded. Price 25c per box.
For sale by G. d. Gibson.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

Il suffered for nearly year with dys.
pepsia in it's worst form; could eat hard
ly anything without great distress.
was finally recommended to try DR.
Deane's Dyspepsia Pills. After using a
short time was cured, and restored tC
my usual good health, and give then
all the credit for it,
Mrs. j. REEVES, Bordentown, N. ].
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

~ Estate OF EMELTNE DEMO.
The undersigned having been appointed by The
Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Bennington
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust ali
claims and demands all persons against the estate
of Emeline DEMO late Of Bennington, in
said District, deceased, and all claims exhibited in
Offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid, at the carriage
shop of Isaac s. Moon in said Bennington, on the
10Th day Of February and 25th
day of July next, from O'Clock, p. M until 4
2. NJ, each Of said day, and that six months from
the 9Th day Of Jan, A. d. 1898. is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims TO us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bennington this 9th day of Jan.
A. d. 1898.
EDGAR F. BOYD,
l S. MOON,
Commits .ions,R.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24
DEFERRED COUNTY ITEMS,
North BsnniBgroa.

Duane MattisSR of Bennington, visited
bis grandparents here recently, and
had pleasant time with his cousin, Will
IeCushman.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

The Y. P. s. c. E. will hold a social at
Mrs. VIM Bowles' next Wednesday even
1ng. All are invited.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-02-24

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough al
once. 47W
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-29
IN THE SOUP AGAIN.
T, o. Henry's Biggest Ditch in a
Receivers Hands.

The Las Animss (Colo.) Leader has
some interesting history regarding one
Of I. O. Henry's biggest ventures, 1t
says:
The second chapter in the case of
the water consumers Of the Arkansas
valley against I. O. Henry or the La
Junta h Lamar Canal Co., was enacted
at Trinidad ON last Friday aud Satur-
day. We learn that Judge Gunter
decided that Mr.. Henry has proved
himself TO be utterly incompetent to
manage the canal properly and imme-
diately upon hearing the testimony
appointed a receiver to take control of
the canal management and property.
On Wednesday and Thursday Mr..
W. Q. Burke aud Mr.. Swink of Rocky
Ford in company with Mr.. J. j. Cooper
thoroughly inspected the canal from
the headgate to the Horse Greek flume
and these gentlemen were satisfied
that II the actual condition Of the
canal was fairly presented to the court
receiver would certainly be q ap.
pointed.
Three weeks ago at the first hearing
Mr.. Henry and his company were
permanently enjoined from selling any
more water rights from this canal; the
court also agreed that the capacity Of
the ditch was oversold; and now the
people have succeeded in having a re-
ceiver appointed TO manage the affairs
Of the canal. Surely great victory
has been won and there is a prospect
of wrongs being Temedied.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-29

h,ARsAs CITY, June a. Car lots OF wheat
sold to-day at yesterdays prices There was
little more demand for samples The offerings
were not large Receivers predict a consider.
able increase next week In receipts, Export.
ers drew out Of tho market to-day aftor buying
one small lot Of No hard out OF store az 0itlo
The trade In futures waa fairly active Sop
TENDER opened down 80 az $3.50, sold ut ts4o.
advanced 10 soc, then dropped back To bs,l and
closed at that Very little was done In July.
II Was nominnlly sc under September.
Receipts to-day, 10 cars, year ago, % cars.
Prices we're quoted as follows No. hard
wheat Soc, No hard wheat bAo; No 1
hard wheat, be6t53o; rejected hard wheat itD
Sic No 2 rcd wheat b0c. No. red wheat
bilts5o, No 4 rcd wheat blbb3c
Corn was firm. Tho offerings were light and
were taken by local buyers Shippers had no
bids high enough 10 get any corn here Liberal
offerings In the country we're reported
RBosipts to day, 20 cars year ago, 10 cars
No. mixed corn sold nj 3iIGJiilo, No. Q
mixed S3ho' No mixed, SIC; no grade, RIO
sOcI No white, s45io; No. o white, 83hGbSic;
No, white, S21SSo Shippers bid 8sd9sno
Mississippi river and iOHGl6Ao Memphis for
No corn No white sold at SOC river and
axe Memphis
Oats were in fair demand Offerings were
moderate and the feeling was weak
Receipts to-day, cars year ago 10 cars
Cash pricos No mixed, 2ob2onc. No. 4
2S92ahc; No Z, etd2bo No white, 29lgsHo.
No white 27a2sHc
Hay-Reoeiptn, I ear market weak limo
thy, choice 10 fancy. ~ 6O good, o. 5000 90;
clover mixed, 5000 80 pof ton; fancy prairie
taO06abO; good 10 choice, t65OasOO, common,
NOOdaO0
Chicago Grain and Propl-ions,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-29
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The normal institute commences
Monday and many families are prepsr-
ing to receive the attendants as board
eTs.
Wheat harvest is in full blast on
the farms around town. While the
straw is short there will be fair yield
Of grain.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
McBeth, injured in the cyclone at
Lohgford last Friday, died last night
and was buried today, 1t was the
only fatality of the blow.
The Presbyterian chuch members
will worship with the other churches
at prayer meeting this evening. Sun.
day school next Sunday will be held
In the city hall. The repairs on the
church are going forward rapidly and
the structure will be much improved.