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The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
When Boards We're Taxed.

In the reign of Elizabeth every beard
of a fortnight's growth was subject to
a tax of 3s. I'D. Peter the Great. in
11O5, imposed tax upon the boards
of the Russian mobiles of 100 rubles.
while the common peoples beard tax
amounted to one kopec. This tax
caused much dissatisfaction, but in
spite of this the impost was extended
to St Petersburg in 1714. The tax
on boards was confirmed by Catherine
I. in 1762. In France a beard tax was
imposed upon the clergy. The cele-
brated Duprat, Lord High Chancellor
Of France, was the adviser of the
measure, and bull was published by
the Pope enjoining the clergy to shave
their chins, and then tax was levied
upon all who wished to be exempted
from the harsh decree. The bishops
and others who could afford the means
paid the tax, but the poorer clergy
were obliged to yield at the point of
the raZ0r.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
Erie Has a Receiver.

New York, July 27.-For the fourth
time in it's history the EEie Railroad
ceiver.
Receivership proceedings against the
New York, Lake ENe and Western
Railway were brought before Judge
Lacombe in the United States Circuit
Court by Trenor Luther Park, son OF
Thenor ". Park, who is g. holder OF
first and second mortgage bonds The
receivers bonds are fixed at S500,000
1t is estimated that the floating debt
Of the road is between S5,O00,000 and
$6,00000o. The receivers appointed
were President King and Mr.. Nc.
Cu1logh.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
COL. AlNSWORTH INDICTED.
He and Others Held Responrible for tn
Ford Theater Disaster.

ne ana OtnerS Held ESeRponr1Dle IOr sne
Ford Theater Disaster.
Washington, July 25-Col. AinsWorth
and others must stand trial for the loss
of lives in the Ford Theatre disaster.
The Grand jury Of the District Of
Columbia has found a true bib against
Frederick G. AfnsWorth, chief Of the
Record and Pension Division Of the
War Department; George w. Dapt, the
contractor employed I'd make the ex-
cavaton for the electric light plant;
William e. Covert, upenntsndent, and
Francis Sasse, engineer Of the build
ing, for being responsible for the Ford
Theatre disaster, by which twenty
three lives were lost and q large num-
Der injured.
The Indictment DESCRIBES in detail the
excavations that We're in progress for
the purpose OF putting in an electric
light plant at the time OF the accident.
and AYERS that Ainsworth, Dant, Gov
ert and Sasse undertook the perform
ance of this work, and being wholly
unmindful Of their duty removed the
earth supporting the pier without hay
ing first caused the pier to be relieved
by snoring from the great pressure up
on 1t of the weight Of iron columns,
iron beams, cross beams and parts of
the floors Immediately above it. By
reason Of this most culpable negligence
the pier sank and broke, precipitating
parts Of the second and third floors
with their occupants to the ground
The Grand Jury then formally find thai
in the manner described In the indicr-
ment the accused did willfu1ly kill and
slay the persons whose death is under
investigation. 1t B understood that
Col Ainsworth and the other defend
ants will not be arraigned for some
days yet, as their trial caunot take
place before the September term Of
the court.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
While Going to the Fair.

Cuyahoga Falls, O., July 25.-The sec
Ond section Of the Baltimore and Ohio
express, west bound, was wrecked one
mile east Of Monroe Falls about 4.3t
this morning Spreading of rails caused
the wreck at poiut where there is q
short curve In the track. Five of the
coaches, loaded with passengers, most
of whom were on their way to Chicago
were thrown down ten-foot embahk
ment. Nobody was killed outright. but
thirty persons were injured, five OF
them seriously. All Of the manned
were taken to Akron by special train
and sent to the city hospital. About
a dozen doctors from Akron went
down with them.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
WEALTH PRODUCERS.
A Few Inventors Have Furnished In
creased Wealth to All.


In this age the majority of single
products are produced by great num-
bers of men, and one cannot say, in a
literal sense, than any one man pro-
duces any one thing According TO
w. NJ. Mallock, in the North American
Review, the same number of men
who, in the United States, in the year
1910, produced wealth to the value of
81 ,0O0, 100000 per year, are producing
this present year wealth to the value of
$500, ,000,0 900. In proportion to the
number of producers the product has
been more than doubled, while if the
inquiry is carried back to 1900 the then
product is now trebled. This increase
in the productivity Of the same number
of producers must be due to some
cause or causes which are in operation
now, and which were not in operation
then. These causes are scientific in
vention and discovery, and improved
methods of dividing and applying labor.
These improvements are not the work
Of chance, or Of nature, but have been
brought about by the deliberate and
persistent action of few men, and
the millions said to be due to the i'm
provements are really due to these
men by whom the improvements were
introduced. These men, who are Il
very small minority, correspond, broad
ly speaking, with the weather. class
es, and out Of every hundred million
dollars produced in the United States
to-day these men produce at least $685.
100000. Instead of the riches of the
few being taken from the products of
l,n hn Of
the many is taken from the products Of
the few, who produce the whole of the
wealth which they enjoy, and also
every increase of wealth which is, year
by year, enjoyed by the many. Labor
is the industrial eXertion of a single
man on some single piece of work only.
Ability is the industrial eXertion of
single man which affects Simultaneous
IL the labor of many men, multiplying
and improving the results of it in each
case. There is an inventive ability
and an ability of enterprise. Capital
is the economically saved creation of
past ability. Interest is the sum paid
by ability for the use of capital to the
owners of capital That labor plays
a subordinate part in production in no
way casts a Slur on the general quail
ties of the laborer. Wealth is not the
measure of a man, and many a laborer
may be far superior as a man to the
man on whose industrial ability he is
absolutely dependent as laborer. He
should not long remain thus depend
ent, but by cooperation should gain
ability to manage his share of the
worlds work, if necessary to social
freedom. But an accurate study of
the daily work of the world will show
that the few, however inferior morally,
produce the larger part Of the wealth
of the modern world; that wealth is
not, as commonly said, the result of
social labor only, but is the result Of
social labor multiplied by ability; and
whatever claims the public may have
on the wealth of the minority, that
claim cannot be sustained on the
ground that the public has produced
this wealth, for the minority as body
have not only produced the whole of
it, but a vast amount besides, which
the public has already appropriated.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
international Yacht Race.

The Americas Cup Committee has
decided that the series of races for
the America cup will begin on Octo-
Der 3. This date was selected some
time ago, but Lord Dunraven wrote
and asked that if possible the races
take place in September, as the end
Of October was Il bad time for the
Valkyrie to make the return trip
across the ocean to England The
Cup Committee, after due considera-
ton, decided not to change the date
to September, as requested.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
Shrewd NIr. Gladstone.

London, Aug. 2.-The Tories are in
evident alarm over ru1nors as to Mr.
Gladstons's shrewd programme.
According to reports, now that Mr.
Gladstone has practically carried tle
Home Rule bill through the Commons
he will not hurry in sending it to the
House Of Lords. Instead, he viii take
up some important English ;tnd Scotch
reform measures, and get them well
under way before a dissolution is de
eiared. The plan is to get public sen
timent on his side before allowing an
other election.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
Tramps in the Hudson Valley.

Poughkeepsie July 25.-There seems
to be an extraordinary movement Of
sramps southwark along the lines OF
the West Shore and New York Central
and Hudson River Railroads. On the
Central, Sunday night, Chief Humph-
rey and his men bagged seventeen who
were riding on freight tpsins. Fhs
seventeen In jail here VIII be closaay
watched and inspected on the chance
of there being some important crooks
among them.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
Runaway Engine Kills Two Men

Houston, Texas, July 25.-An engine
escaped from the yards of the Southern
Pacific Railroad here last night without
engineer or fireman, and went east at
a terrific rate of speed. 1t crashed into
the rear end Of freight train going in
the same direction and smashed thirty
cars. Conductor Harrison and Brake
man Watson were killed
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
Uncle Sam Not Concerned.

A Washington dispatch states that
the only Americans living in Siam, as
far as the State Department is inform
ed, are missionaries, of whom there are
perhaps twenty. 1t is not believed IT,
be necessary to take special measures
for their protection. The commercial
interests Of Americans in Siam are
comparatively insignificant.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
Merry YorI,s Free BefhR

The free baths in New York city are
so popular that returns to July % indi-
cate that they win be used by 5,0000 600
persons this season. There are fifteen
baths located at convenient points
along the North and East Rivers They
are managed by the city and employ
forty nine men and thirty-two women.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
THE INDUSTRIAL BUILD
ING AND SAVING co.

Loans money to buy or build
homes. Shares 81 each, payable
monthly. Dividends declared ev-
cry January. Secretary's office:
6O9 + ST., u. W. Open 9 a. m. to
5 p. m. Monthly meetings at Lin
coin Memorial Church, cor 11th
and z sts., n. W., first Monday
light in every month.
HENRY E. BAKER,
Secretary.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05

Shipments of silver from New YORK
to London were the heaviest the past
week for some months. Gold also con
tinues 70 come in considerable guam
dty from London.
The Washington bee., 1893-08-05
Advertise in the BEE.

Rooms with Board: In first
G So house and liz a popular psrtt
If the city. Cars pass the doo'
922-11 stn.
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Tho g. III. Clarke,
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS.
606 F Street, N. w.,
WASHINGTON. d. G

Subscribe to and advertise IN
the BEE,
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Fifty Cents Per WeeL
$5CASH
~AND~o
SOC. Per WeeL
w buy you a home in :,
CITY OF BOWIE, '"e
SO CTS. PER WErv

oO LIS. Pen WEEK.
The first Opportunity offaras
colored people to secure Homoua
on Weekly payments OF - oant' ts
a week or Two Dollars per month nth
1000 LOTS FOR SALE,
L. the city of Bowie, State .,
Maryland. Only 20 minutes ,;do :,
from Washington. Double fraos ,Gs
~ trains stop daily. Fare to And
rom Washington, only Six CENT
by communication ticket. The inv
tion of the Baltimore and PotO
mac and Pope Greek RaiIroad
Telegraph and Express Offices
The best depot On the Baltlmora
and Pott &c railroad. Stores
churches an. hools ALREADY bniIt
The most heaIthful spot in rba
State of Maryland. Title to prnr.
erty perfect. No Taxes, and nnr
chasers of lots will receive ttai,
deeds, with certificate OF titIa
"Free "
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-08
HORSE NOTES.

Sableson, the two-year.old Wilkes
stallion owned by G.. +. Leonard, won
first prize at Cambridge this week, and
Harmony, also owned by Mr.. Leonard,
got second money in the wagon race.
Nancy Hanks is by long odds the best
drawing card on the turf, or off of it this
season. A crowd of 10000 admiring
spectators, with their hats in the air,
is her average record at tho gates so far.
The new society for the prevention of
cruelty to animals, cannot start in with
their good work in any better way than
TO see that the small stones are taken out
of our streets, which are causing many
horses to go lame and foot sore every
day.
Mr.. G. f. Leonard sold to New York
parties this week, the valuable mare,
Joan. race record, 1921. While this
mare has had no regular training, she
has shown some wonderful bursts of
speed, trotting halves and quarters fast
err than any other horse raised IN this
vicinity. She has been in number of
races this summer and got first or Sec
ond money each time, and would un-
doubleday have been a winner at Cam
bridge and North Adams Fairs If she
had not been sold. She will be trained
and raced this fall and If nothing hap
pens, will soon win all that was paid for
her, 81, 200. Mr.. Leonard disliked very
much to part with Joan but the best sell
when others won't. However, some OF
his horses will make fast records by
another seas on.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-08
THE VETERANS Field DAY.

Last Saturday morning proved rainy,
early, and at Rutland it poured. Here
it looked like storm, but cleared up be-
fore the excursion train, bringing the
Veterans, arrived. There were about
three hundred despite the rainy outlook.
Had the morning been pleasant, three
times that number would have come.
The excursion was under the direction
of Roberts Post and ". r. c., of Rut-
land and was a success in every particu.
lar, save only the drawback noted.
The Herald of Monday says: The spec
ial train reached Bennington about II a.
m. About It's went from here, with del
egations from the Brandon, Fairhaven,
Wallingford, Dandy, Manchester and Ar
lington posts and relief corps. The
Howe Scale band went with Roberts
post and the Manchester delegation
brought the Manchester Drum CORPS
The grounds at the Home had been
placed in readiness for the visitors. the
Bennington posts had hot coffee in album
dance and the Home was open for in
spection to all who desired to go through
it. The fore part OF the day was spent
in picnicking, followed by a short ad-
dress by Past Department Commander,
Hugh Henry. Master Lowell Kenney
recited the death of Benedict Arnold
in way that was marvellous, considering
his age Every gesture, tons and in
Election indicated rare power. In re-
spouse to an encore he gave, my First
Pair of Brooches" and was again hearth
ly cheered. In the afternoon visits
were made to the battle monument and
other points Of interest. At 5 o'clock
came an old-fashioned dress parade,
which was witnessed by large number
of spectators. Music for it was fur
nished by the Rutland band and the
City band OF Bennington. Company K,
Vermont National Guard, Capt. II. D.
Fillmore, had the right of the line, the
veterans from the Home, commanded
by Maj. Coffey, having the left and the
veterans the ce ter Commander J. b.
Needham of Roberts Post acted as re-
viewing officer and Col. G. G. Kinsman
as adjutant. After the parade had been
reviewed the following orders were
read
HEADQUARTERS Picnic CONTINGENT, |
BENNINGTON, VT, Sept. 2, 1893.
Special Field Order:
No. 1. The earnest and heartfelt
thanks of the comrades Are hereby ten
utItu buC IuobOOo VI 0hO 0Ol0iCAo
Home for the use of the grounds, and to
Mai. and Mrs. COffey for courtesies ex-
tended; also to Custer and the 9th Corps
Posts for hot coffee; also to the Ben
nington Rifles and the Bennington band
for their presence.
No. 2. Camp will be broken and the
excursion train will leave for home at :
o'clock, or as soon thereafter as possible.
No. 3. The commander wishes you 3
safe return home, and trusts your visit
has been pleasant and profitable.
No. 4. The thanks of the commander
are hereby rendered Superintendent E
d. Bennett of the Bennington and Rut'
land railway for the courtesies of spec
ial train with reduced rates from Rut
land and to the monument. By com
mand, j. b. NEEDHAM,
Commanding Parade.
G. q. KINsMAN, Adjutant.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-08

WEDNESDAY evening, at the residence
of the BRIDES parents on Beech street,
this village, occurred the marriage OF
Miss Laura B., daughter of John G. Har-
wood, and Arthur A. Cutler of Benning-
ton. The house was filed with relatives
and friends of the families thus happily
united, some 70 invitations having been
issued. At o'clock, Miss Ella Daley
began the wedding march, and the cere-
mony was pronounced by the Rev. Chas.
r. Seymour, pastor of the Second Con-
gregational church. The best man was
Fred Knapp of this village and the
bridesmaid was Miss Minnie Austin of
Rutland. The bride and bridesmaid
were dressed in cream cashmere. The
parlors had been decorated for the occa-
sion, under the supervision of Mrs. G.
S. Perry, and presented an elegant APP
pearance. There was solid bank Of
evergreens and gladiolas, an arch and an
umbrella, under which the happy pair
stood during the ceremony and where
they received heartfelt congratulations
from their more than one hundred
friends present. Dinner was served in
a fine manner. Mr.. and Mrs. Cutler
were the recipients of numerous elegant
presents. Their wedding tour compris-
es trip to Niagara Falls and the World s
fair, and on their return they will reside
in Bennington. Mr.. Cutler is to erect a
home near Mr.. Harwood's residence.
The BANNER extends congratulations.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-08

W. G. RICHARDSON visits the Worlds
Fair next week.
CARRIER HALLoRAN is taking his an
ual vacation.
Miss E. JOSEPHINE MOORE has en-
tered the Albany Business College.
MRS. LYDIA CoRK1Ns of Port Alleghe-
ny, Pa, is visiting her niece, Mrs. John
H. Kelso.
THE Rifles will hold daily drills from
now until after their visit to Manchester,
next week.
MRS. J. POTTER of Ballston, N. Y, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Plank, on
Depot street.
MISS ALICE MABEL NORTON is guest
of Mrs. Ora Wheeler Keith at her cottage
in the Catskilrs.
WARREN HASTINGS, clerk for Supt.
E. d. Bennett, of the B. & r. railway, is
away on vacation.
THE next regular convocation Of Tenn
pie Chapter VIII be held on Monday
evening next. Work.
Mrs. J. B. PARMENTER has moved in
to the upper fat DIV. D. Newton's new
house ON Union street.
PROF. G. C. BRILL, superintendent of
Norwich University, is expected in town
during the coming week.
B. G. BARBER goes to Yates county,
n. Y, in a few days to visit his brother S
family, whom he has not seen in thirteen
years.
THE Odd Fellows who went to Hoo
sick Falls, Monday, report an enjoyable
occasion. The parade was an elegant
affair.
JAMES DoNNELLY has returned from
an extended visit to New York, and next
week resumes his studies at Williams
College.
WE are glad to hear that the little
daughter of W. d. Newton is better.
The shock to her system because of the
fire was severe.
JUDGE DARLING returned from his
two weeks trip to the Worlds Fair Mon
day. He went out via the Great Lakes,
but came back by rail.
AMONG those who will soon go to the
Worlds Fair we note Chas. S. Kehoe and
wife, Mrs. Geo. r. Dakin, Misses Emma
Wilcox and Nellie Moore.
B. f. WooD and family returned home
this week from Chateaugay, N. Y,
where NJ. Wood has been several months
putting UP NVObPuiP hoShihOAy'
The engagement of Miss Edith Russell
of Manchester Centre, lately teacher in
the Bennington Graded schools, and
Chas. w. McDonough of this village, is
announced.
THE hearing in the Monument suit,
before ex-Gov Dillingham;. which began
again last Friday, adjourned Wednes-
day noon. There is no time set for its
resumption.
THE Bennington Rifles go to Manches
ter Centre, next week Thursday. to form
one of the attractions at the Battenkill
Valley fair. The Rifles will give an ex
hibition drill.
THE SO head of merino sheep selected
by the special committe for exhibition
at the Worlds Fair will all be exhibited
Mt the Addison county fair at Middle
bury next week and shipped to Chicago
at its termination.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-08
TIE MARY HOWE CONCERT.

Last week we gave notice, following
the one of previous issue, that Mary
Howe-Lavin would appear at the Opera
House last Wednesday. She gave-a CON
cert at her home last week, and at Brat
tleboro and Bennington were the only
places she was scheduled to sing before
she went abroad. The bulletin boards
announced the postponement of her ap-
pearance here, and in the letter, below,
Mr.. Childs, who was instrumental in OBJ
tanning her consent to sing here, ex-
plains the situation. We give his letter,
and hope to greet our noted Vermont
vocalist and her company next season:
BENNINGTON. vt, Sept. 6, 1893
To the Editor Of the BAHNER-Dear Sir: Unfor-
seen events made it imperative that Mary Howe
LAWN should leave Brattleboro, in preparation
for their foreign voyage, at O'Clock FOWL train)
on Tuesday morning last They sail for Germany
on the Werna, Saturday, from New York, and
were compelled to arrange with their manager.
of Music Hall. Boston. prior to departure; also to
meet her brother, at Mizzen Top, Rawlings, N. Y
Manager Tiffany could not, owing to prior
gaRements, lease the Opera HouSe for Monday
night, the only date finally found possible for the
company to appear, and he knows how much OF
time and expense gave to arranging for the con-
cert. without reward or success. Mr.. and Mrs.
LAWN sent many messages OF regret for their en-
forced departure, and agreed TO come to Benning-
ton promptly on their return carly next summer.
A p. CHIIDS.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-08

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION,
ROOMS AT 113 SOUTH STREET.
Privileges of reading room open to the public
pure place--absolutely free from evil Influences
A work for young men by young men Meetings
Sunday at 5 o'clock for half an hour. Good mu-
sic and singing. An address on live question
Young men are expected to attend. Boys meet
on Sunday at three, Meeting conducted entirely
by them.
The quarterly meeting OF the Womans
Auxiliary will be held at the Y. NJ. G. A.
rooms on Thursday, September 18th, at
3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Song service, Sunday, at 5 o'clock. The
orchestra of five pieces will play. Good
time assured.
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CLUBBING RATES.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

OLD FIRST CHURCH, BENNINGTON GEN.
TIRE. PASTOR, REV. M. L. SEVERANCE.
Sabbath Service, II a m, 7:So m: Sabbath
Meetinl, Thursday, 1880 m; Communion Ser
vice on the first Sabbath of each alternate month,
commencing with January, in connection with
the regular service, at 1l:30a m.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-08

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CHURCH, WEST
MAIN STREET. PASTOR, REV. A. j.
BARRON.
Services Early Mass Sunday at a IN; High
Mass and Sermon at 10 o'clock; Vespers at p m,
The Sodality B. v. NJ. will go in a
body to Communion at Mass next Satur-
day.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-08

Services, 1920 a m and 1880 m; Sunday
school at IL m; Y. P. S. c. E. meeting at $50 p
m; weeklyprayer meeting on Thursday 1880 m.
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THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, MAIN, COR
NER OF WILLOW, PASTOR, REV. z.
MARTEN.
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ST. pErEFs CHURCH, PLEASANT STREET.

ST. PETER , OHUhOH, IbEAolANI oIIAII3I'
RECTOR, REV. W. d. WALKER.
Services: 9.45 m, Holy Communion; 1890 a m
Morning Service and Sermon; IL 10 a m, Sunday
School and Rectors Bible Glass; 8 p m, Evehsong
and Sermon. All persons assured cordial well
come.
Evensong at st. Peters church, which
has been at 7.30 during the summer, will
be resumed at the usual hour, ) o'clock,
on Sunday.
The rector of St. Peters held the last
service for the season at Camp Comfort
on last Sunday afternoon.