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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-04-07
A TEN DOLLAR GOLD PIECE FOR A
CENT

Sometime ago, a gentleman bet that if
he stood at the corner of Broadway and
Fourteenth street. New York, and Of
fered gold eagles to the passers-by for
cent each, hewould find no purchasers.
The experiment was tried and it turned
out just as he said. No one would be-
lieve that the coins were genuine. 1t
seemed too good to be true. An equally
remarkable offer is that made by the
proprietors of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, the sovereign cure for
consumption. Think of it! restoration
to life and health for mere song. There
is not case of lung-scrofula-in other
words, consumption-that will not yield
to it, if it is taken in time. 1t is the
greatest blood-pHrifier ever known, and
is guaranteed to benefit or cure in all
diseases of the throat or lungs, or money
refunded. Only extraordinary curative
properties could warrant or sustain its
makers in selling it thus, on trial!
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-04-07
DISPUTING OVER BUNKER HILL.

The effort in the Massachusetts, Legis-
lature to transfer the Bunker Hill Monu-
ment to the State is meeting with bitter
opposition. The historic property is
now in the control of an association
which numbers among its members such
distinguished persons as the Rev. Ed
ward Everett Hale, Ex-Governor Rice,
Lieutenant Governor Wolc oft, Hon.
Charles Francis Adams, Ex-Governor
Ames and Hon. Henry L. Pierce. 1t is
alleged that the present movement grew
out of the refusal of the association four
years ago to allow the city to erect tab
lets on the monument grounds commem-
Grating the names of those who
were killed in the battle of Bunker
Hill. On the other hand, it is claimed
that vindictiveness has nothing to do
with the matter, but that the State is
the proper custodian of the monu-
ment property. A bill has been re-
ported in the Legislature favoring the
transfer, and spirited debate is prom
ised when the matter comes up for con-
sideratiOn.-N. Y. Press.
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Co.INsuRANcR

The N. Y. Herald has this to say of
the "new wrinkle in insurance, the Co
insurance clause:
1t is noticed that this clause is TO
squeeze more rates out of the assured.
That is really the sole object of it, and it
is done in this way:A merchant for
merly could carry such amount of insur-
ance as he saw fit or that, in his Judge
ment, it seemed proper for him to have,
and in the event of partial loss he was
enabled to collect from the insurance
companies all the loss that he had in
CURED by reason of fire up to the total
amount of his insurance. But now
through the workings of this clause the
merchant is obliged to insure so per cent
of the value of his goods or be deemed a
co-insurer for any deficiency under 80
per cent.
For instance, if merchant has $50
600 worth of goods he is obliged, under
this clause, to carry at least $4,000
worth of insurance, even though in his
judgement, by virtue of the superior
construction of his building or his own
appliances for his protection, he could
not have more than $4,000 loss. But
in order to collect his S2O,U00 in full he
must have insured originally for $4,000.
In that event, if he should make n S20,-
600 loss he could collect all of it, but in
the event of his having insured only $15,-
600 on his $4,000 stock, and he made the
same 10000 loss, he could only collect
from the insurance companies the sum
of $4,000, for, as the clause says, he
must be deemed co-insurer for any de-
ficiency, unless he insures up to eighty
per cent of the value of his goods, there
fore, in the event of partial loss he
could only collect fifty per cent of such
damage as may have occurred.
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/ Is comfort to know sometimes that our mu-
steal Efforts are appreciated, even il the person
is unknown. as is the writer who sent the fol-
lowing verses to one Of our village choristers,
WHILE HE IS SINGING.
While he is singing forget,
That we are strangers lately met,
That all the past divideth us,
No future bond provideth us.
While he is singing forget
The veil'd years between us; yet
Above the shame or wrong each hides,
greet his best, and Raught besides.
While he is singing forget
Evil and wrong, which may beset
The unmatched soul when song is past,
And tasks and turmoils wal. the grasp.
While he is singing forget
All woes and ills that sting and fret
Forget all loss, failure and fear,
And feel life only bright and dear.
While he is singing L forget
To morrow's questions still unmet,
Like strong, safe arms about me prest,
The music comforts me with rest.
While he is singing forget
The tears with which my eyes are wet
They are soul dews, and though they fell
White fioW'rs would answer to their spell!
While he is singing forget
The iron walls about me set
And only feel that light, strong wings
Bear my soul heay'nward while he sings.
N. s. K.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-04-07
THE FARMHOUSE WELL.

Four deaths within year in one house
hold in Plainfield, N. H., supposed to
have been caused by contaminated we'll
water, afford a warning which deserves
to be needed by many rural community.
Carelessness in matters of water supply
and drainage is VIGOROUSLY much more
common in the country than it is in the
cities and towns. In cities and towns a
water supply and proper facilities for
drainage are usually supplied at the pub
lie expense, and administered under reg
ulations which all householders are com
PEELED to comply with. In the country
it is different. There these vital con-
Germs are ordinarily left to the caprice Of
individuals, and while some. persons are
as vigillant and as scrupulOus as to the
condition of their homes and surround
ings as could be desired, other are not
Their neglect in time is productive of
disease, and, perhaps, death, and mortal
ity from these causes would be far heav-
Ter than it is were it not for the fact that
the free, pure air of the country and its
active out-of-door life serve as a strong
and constant antidote. If the SANITARY
conditions which are sometimes found
in farming region existed in a closely
built city or town nothing could prevent
an infection which would sweep away
half of the inhabitants.
The farmhouse we'll is a constant
source of danger. Domestic convenience
of course requires that it should be rea
sonably near the house and barn. If in
addition it supplies water which is cool
and clear TO look upon, it is too often all
that is expected. Water which may to
the unaided eye be as clear as crystal
may yet be swarming with germs of dis
ease. Occasionally the drainage of the
house and barnyard penetrates to unim-
aginable distances, and a close examina.
ton and cleaning of the old well which
has served the family for generations is
one of those anytime duties which in the
stress Of farm work is liable to indefinite
postponement.
One of the greatest boons which could
possibly be conferred upon our rural dis
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burial ground opened, the weeping
woman dropped her head upon her
breast. Beside the open grave stood a
clergyman.
II have made it my duty, as long as
my strength lasts, to give last blessing
to all the dead of my parish,n said he,
softly, as my astonlshed look met his.
Dear, kind priest, you did not suspect
how the plain homely words of blessing
which you spoke over the little coffin
gave comfor to the poor woman and 20
myself as we'll
I'm Gods hand everlasting rest is
found"
81 know it, l know it." sobbed the
woman; and she bent her pale face over
the hand of the young priest.
On the evening of the same day went
to my relatives. All the older members
of the family were absent. Only cousin
Marie was at home to receive me. We sat
by the window and let the moonlight
shine upon us, and then told her how
l had visited my first patient and what l
learned thereby of value to my calling.
Marie said nothing during my confess
sion, but suddenly L felt myself embraced
by her arms. She looked at me with
moist eyes.
Look, Maxp' she said NOV you
know well in what respect you failed in
your profession. Thank God that you
have gained this knowledge through
your first patient? Now l think that
you will become an able physician, who
will always do good, even when his own
skill will not avail"
l kissed my cousin
"And now what do you mean?" l
said. Have you the courage to become
the wife of such a doctOr?"
She smiled in the midst of her tears
and we were 0etrothed at last
Fortune willed 1t that on the next day
| should again be called to attend child
who was very sick with the Group.
was also fortunate enough to be able to
save it. Much grace has God since then
allowed to be bestowed through my
hands to the sick and to the poverty
stricken. My profession became dearer
and dearer to me. The mother of the
child who had been my first patient
soon moved into my house to attend the
management of the household until my
dearest one became my wife, She then
stayed with us as cook until, later
she became nurse to our first-born
daughter, Marie. She wept over the
child for joy, and in thankful remem-
brance of the little blonde girl who had
shown me what it is to be.a physician
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-04-07
THE BLOOD is THE LIFE"

Runs the old saying, and everything that
ever makes part of any organ of the
body must reach its place therein
through the blood. Therefore, if the
blood is purified and kept in good condi-
ton by the use of Hoods Sarsaparilla, it
necessarily follows that the benefit of
the medicine is impaired to every organ
of the body. Can anything be simpler
than the method by which this excellent
medicine gives good health TO all who
will try it fairly and patiently?
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THE BENNINGTON BANNER FRIDAY, APRIL T. 1898

triCts would be an abundant supply of
running water drawn from absolutely
free and uneontaminated sources. At
present, of course, this is visionary and
wholly unattafnable, but the country
people can easily and proftably do one
thing. They can guard the water supply
which they now have as the very pallad-
ium of their health if not their liberty.
Boston Journa1
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-04-07
THE OLD MAN WOULD HAVE HIS JOKE

Two boys who owned cattle farm out West
Christened it Focus" at their sire's request:
The old man thought it quite good concet,
For there the suns rays meet-(the sons raise
meatO
The lads prospered, and they and
their families enjoyed the very best of
health. DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
were always found in the medicine
chest-the only positive cure for bilious
and sick headache, dizziness, constipa-
iton, indigestion, and all disorders of the
bowels and stomach. Strictly vegetable,
small, sugar-coated; only one required
for dose, and their action is gentle
and thorough. The best liver pill on
earth
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-04-07
FOR OVER THREE MONTHS

Ny son suffered night and day with
journalism; so much so that he was un-
able to feed himself. Your Sulphur Bit
ters cured him, and am truly thankful
to say that they are an honest medicine.
Mrs. w. H. Carlton, wife of Deacon
Carlton, First Baptist Church, Winches-
far Mass
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

saved from oblivion. the only way Ia 20
"perpcmatc tcstimony. as lawyers 10
Ia great casrs where the witnesses, nj
ready standing On thc threshold ut an
other world, before they fall silent into
eternity. TO the best OF their knowledge
Rd belief" give the exact truth as they
saw II and know IL.
For this reason my testimony Is offered
here na 10 the character OF those WOmca
uf my section who lObored, suffered und
prayed together during the war bctWep'
the stutpa
In the old time IN the South our mon
lad an dcn-ptrhAps an etroneou7 ono
that every woman Should be- sequra-
tered within her domestic sphere.
Every southern woman shiyered az
the sight of her name In newspaper,
even II her virtues had boon made maui
fest 10y eulogy. TO hcr il was nut0riety,
not nutablity
Her husband, In measure. felt that
his wife was trodden under the feet VI
meu, and his privacy violated, when
his wife did anything 20 elicit comment
from the public. hc did not fear criti.
cism being written upon her for with
the pcrpetrator of this ho felt able 70
deal In u summary manner
DATE OF THE SOUTHERN WO-
MEMS INTEREST IN POLITICS
From tho time of the John Brown
raid the women OF ia, South were in.
tcrrsted painfully and deeply Ia the
political excitement which was Snrging
over the country.
Far outuumhcred as our people IN the
planting districts were by the negro
population, aud dwelling ON Isolated
plantations with two white men TO 100
or 10 negroes, the Necessity uf keeping
abolition tracts ont of the nogroos
hands was imperative. How to do this.
when the postoiliccs and post roads
would lac manned 10y men who were
'iree Soilcrs," l. O., aboiitlDnists. was the
hUrd problem presented 10 the people OF
the South
There were many newspapers aud po.
hticnl magazines tnkcu In almost every
Southern household. and the mon, nnN.
ioug aud absorbed Ia the progress of
events, read them 10 aud with the
women Of the family aud both attempted
10 arrive at an independent judgment
and understanding of our rights under
The constitution, the ufrcllon of them.
also the dangers 10 which the women
VI the South would he exposed IN cnsp
II war, and all shnnk, while they could
lot escape from their grursomc concln.
ions
Many women thought there would h,
no war; because they believed Ia tho "a.
rcdness OF the constitution. thnt, 10 thu
People Of the South, was an ark ut the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

tude 20 God that she could procure ma
tcrlNl for SO much work
general officers wife called 10 soc
the wife of the president and brought
hcr as the most acceptable present a
paper pattern of q glove like those she
herself WorH, hcals fully embroidered
and eXacdy fitted Ia her delicate hands.
Nbis paper pattern Is still eXtunt aud
very precious To the recipient; II WINS
very usetul In providing the presidents
whole family with prcsentahie gloves,
made from the sleeves aud breast OF an
old Confederate uniform and the cast
of black cloth garments Of the gentlemen
Of the family.
Ladies' plated exquisite straw hats and
bonuets, aud learned every brand ex-
cept that of l.eghOrn; the birds of the
country furnished feathers for their
adjournment.
INGENIOUS LUNURIES.
Where new companies or battalions or
gonizcd for which flags wcrc needed, the
sisters and sweethearts of the men sac.
rineed their best silk frOcks TO make the
nagS WIN cunning embroidery they
emDlazoned them Ia such royal style
that they are wondrously beautiful In
this day of the renaissance Is Il aston
ishing that our men wrapped these flags
about their bodies and like the storm
Scotch father who gave another ana an.
ullieI son Tor liNChim, died one ufter
tho other to preserve them from can
Nref
The shipping left by the army tailors
pieces OF gray and black cloth five or
SIX Inches across, were nieced together
aud then cut into jackets for tho sal.
diers children. Very acceptable these
dos,phs coats proved 10 those who
could boast 40 better covering.
such rags MS could be utilized In no
other way were wound In balls and
woven into carpets, which did duty In
place OF those long since cut up for horsa
and saddle blankets, aud these homo,
made carpets We're contributed later ns
the need of them arose.
hits OF the clippings of the best gown
We're sewed neatly over the worn-ont
mousse slippers of the women ana thew
straightway became dandy little congo.
ners OF the Gown, and were aainB Ia
/ their owners f'N ~
fAanel WAS very scarce ana cost S15
OF 80 q yard. But underwear WAS
khltted Of homespun wool ana was qnite
US comi9rfable as the woven. Dyes
] We're made OF the Juice Of plants mo
raw slk wound from cocoons and dyed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
-.---- they also appreciated that
NJ n epatriOtic duty was as cheerful
UlUble to bid farewell 20 the men

---- they also Appreciated that
nj n patriotic duty was as cheerful
ULDible 20 bid farewell 20 the men
Or family, who must 60 20 the front,
1aps never to return; sometimes hope
\ aoycd them up, and they looked on The
sunny side. and believed that their dear
ones would be spared because their cause
was righteous
They did shrink, however, annghted
from the prospect OF being left alone
with multitude OF ignorant negroes
who might be instigatcd 70 rebellion,
without physicians TO attend their chill
dren or priests to bury them II they died.
These horrors oppressed them.
Many woman, buckling on her hus-
bands sword. asked him TO show her
how 10 load and shoot n pistol, adding,
"not that I am afraid Of anything, but
In case Of need" Her next problem was
how 70 handle that pistol, which WIS m
object OF almost az great dread as would
be the Zoe Il was TO rcpel.,
GOOD CONDUCT or THE NEGROES
All Southern women acknowledge with
pride the good conduct Of tie rank AMI
tlp OF negroes on the breaking ont 81
the war. They generally remained true
10 the families left In their charge, and
protected the women aud childron 70
tho best Of their ability. In short, their
course was n powerful testimonial TO
the lifelong kind and just exercise oil
their masters power over them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

were the means of cultivation narrowed
The fallow land grow impassablr with
weed; The fences aud lrvees fell: the
fields which had waved with coiu and
the cotton blossoms became tauglo of
vines and bushes, "unwohtahle gay with
the blue flowers Of the destructive morn.
ing glory, the execgated ,io.yine.n
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

covenant, which 70 touch would be sacrl-
lege, Others noted the depression OF
heir husbands aud heard sighs and warn.
ngs from the head OF the honsN which
nel them with the most dreadful fore
pO,iings
The women of the South did not shrink
rom the prospect " great aud painful
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

However. the crops failed frequently
the negroes grew TO purtnhc more or less
of the excitement which pCrtadrl the
whole country. and this intcrico.d with
again. the worl, horses we're levied upon
for tho use Of the government. Thus
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

M9ftoVgr all large balances OF cash
lay out OF reach. invested so thar thnrs
was hule wherewith % buy iroin the
helthperinE towns on cities; and as the
prosperity Of these centers was depend.
snt upon the grain aud cotton sent IN
from the pleptntious. wank came upon
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

article to give the
are now worth man +,
or who have ret ''o's 2
t "a, .'..'. Of over s1,O06S.
good health. good
70 be gained from w 4
y was this That the
these qualihcation,' 4
any other for insso,.. a
fortune.
+. Jsy,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
Jhs.cr'.lss'; sysi.@:sshey Conducted
y IS9sStsSeites During the War.
THE HAROsHIpS ENDURED.
Their interest in Politics How Clothing Was
conlrlved -lnoonlus Luxurles-Slarya.
lion Parties Hospital Rurses-HOw
Defeat Was Borne.

Copyright, 1903. by V. Jefferson Davis)
For The Sunday Gazette.
IL often seems, owing to changing
conditions and circumstances, that "
the story Of our generation Is TO be
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

Il Is reported ihaI. ~,
dying in the Yves; ~ ,se
from Galveston enas 'lr
that the cause Of l'.. '.aI
ereosote that Is being " NY
used IN building lne .lrsi
which is TO conneelI, ~, w 80
the main land. y. ,s,alll y
creosote poisons ne ma
oysters, aud that rsls
soon discovered re ,
bay viii sDsedily "
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

NV. BROWN Prs "a
O. B. aURLEY, vIoo.rm. 4.
R. O. BROWN, MsOArv.
H. D. WHITE, sosrstsr.
CliCOlt0I8C CDIS
4e ~ AUSTRIA
WACO, Tx y.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-03-04
COURT ITEMS.
EANNESSA.

State vs.. J. P. savant, carrying concealed
weapons, plead guilty fined s25 and costs o.
80 days.
Lee Taylor and Joe Thomas, (alias Thomas
Cossey) MISUNDERSTANDING beer guilty.
Austin Mcguire; pleads guilty TO horse
stealing.
Alfred Eagland, stealing a calf; guilty.
Reuben Stuart, violating act 81 and carrying
concealed weapons; not guilty
Aeck C0lstine, wounding less than mayhem
Johnny Williams, petty larceny plead guilty.
V. B. FOutenGt, violating act 81 OF 1886, gull
ty; and not guilty Of assault and battery.
Lee Taylor and Tom Cossy; motion for new
George Porter, assault by shooting at guilty.
Geo. Porter, mol. pros.
Charles Pltre, murder; not guilty.
Riviere Richardson, burglary aud larceny +;
Angelas Guillory. murder; mistral.
State vs.. Angelas Ned, murder; mlstrial
Bennett England, cutting with intent to kill;
Pierre Mcdaniel. striking with latent to
kill guilty.
Cornelius Addison, carrying concealed wca-
pons; plead guilty,
Julien Br0ussard, carrying concealed wca-
pOns; plead guilty.
J. X. & Alexis sandoz, Austin Lacomb, G. B.
Andrus, Jos. Lasae, Robert CbacherG, Moses
Green. John Slmms, Numa Fcrrand Preston
Brown. A. veltin, George Doerle, j. N. Rog-
ers. c. Hebert, violating Sunday law.
Henry Green assault and battery aud cal
.Fying con oealed weapons not guilty.
W. c: Mcdaniel carrying concealed weapons
not guilty.
Taylor Robertson and Octave Armstead, pet
~ larceny; guilty.
j. Chapman and Arthur Fontcnot, mali
t.:Ous mischief Chapman tried and convicted;
Fontenot pleads guilty.
Theophle Edwards and VIM. Hamilton, alias
Goodbye, larceny; guilty.
Charles SeimlS, carrying cOnct aled weapons;
one case mol. rros III the other lie pleads guilty.
Charles Johnson, assault and battery; mol. pr.
Same, carrying concealed weapons; plea of
guilty entered.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-03-04
CONVENTION.


The Governor has issued the following pro-
clamation
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Executive Department I
Baton Rouge, Feb 25, 1893.
As have been urged and solicited by
many citizens to call a convention for the
purpose of discussing the best methods and
most efficient means Of inducing capital and
Immigration to this State, and approaching
the public and private advantages to be de-
rived therefrom
Therefore, |, Murphy j. Foster, Governor
OF the State Of Louisiana, do hereby call an
immigration convention, to meet in the CITY
of New Orleans on the !ist day of March,
1898; and | urgently request each parish of
the State to send such number Of delegates
thereto, through mass meetings, police iuri, 8,
or otherwise, as may bc deemed best and
most expedient.
For varied soils, multitorm crops, mild
equable aud healtbful climate, Louisiana
may confidently challenge comparison with
any State i'll the Union. Capitalists here will
find safe and remuneralive investment aud
the worthy Immigrant cordial welcome and
attractive home. The public advantages, but
a synonym for private interests, derived from
an industrious and frugal immigration, is am
ply illustrated in the recent history of the
parish of Calcasieu. In 1890 the assessed
value of that parish was 81 1854, $50 in 1892,
ST, 4j7, 40. greatly desire to impress upon
our people the advantages of inducing inteli-
gent settlers TO take up the vast areas of
magnificent lands now lying tallow and
Astounding in undeveloped riches. and of the
Importance of developing the material and
agricultural possibilities Of our State, and
trust that all will actively interest them
selves in this undertaking. ALI parties, re-
CARELESS OF al! trades. occupations, or profcs
sions, are Indirectly if not directly interested
n the building up and development of the
States resources by an intelligent and thrifty
immigration; and l earnestly call upon all
'ailroad and industrial enterprises to lend
heir cooperation i'll his matter.
Given under my signature this 25th day of
February, 1893.
MURPHY J. FOSTER. Governor.