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TILE oIIEEN OLE TIE SEAS.

The Boston He aid of Tuesday says:
The performance yesterday OF the
armored cruiser New York was of much
more significance than most people i'm
agiine. Not only was the speed greatly
in excess of the contract requirements,
but what is of still more moment, 1t
proved conclusively that American
builders of marine engines have solved q
problem that seems to be still perplexing
their transatlantic brethren. 1t was the
problem of not only developing, but OF
maintaining. an extremely high speed
for several hours, without undue shaln
on boilers. This last condition is one
that has ever beset the trials OF 1aSG
cruisers abroad. The Blake of the Brit
ish navy, which is popularity regarded as
the New York's chief rival, was designed
for % knots, yet, upon her natural
draught trial, she developed a mean
speed of but 1912 knots. Later with
forced draught, she made such a poor
showing that the results were officially
suppressed 1t is believed that but little
over 20 knots was made.
The Blenheim, sister ship OF the Blake,
made the excellent record of 2O.4 knots
mean speed for eight hours, but as soon
as forced draught was put on she began
to suffer. She made high average on
the start, something like % knots, but
after an hour and four minutes her boil
ers gave out and the experiment was
never re-attempted, She cannot be re-
garded as reliable 2!-!lnot ship.
The New York has not only develop
ed over q knots, but she has maintained
that speed with the greatest ease, and
not only were her engines aud boilers IN
tact at the end of the run, but 1T Is be-
lieved by experts that she could nave
been pushed still more without apprecla'
bic strain on her machinery.
The explanation of the superior per
Torrance of the New York seems to lie
in the fact that the American designing
engineers have better appreciation OF
practical conditions than their English
cousins. The latter calculated Alright
the requisite heating surface for the de,
velopment of the necessary power, ana
so far they displayed good theoretical
ability. But their practical deficiency
was displayed in the unwise course OF
endeavOring til confine this heating sur
face within too small a space, putting
too many tubes in their boilers for the
water capacity of the latter, and thus
weakening the boilers to such an extent
that they could not sustain in practice
the high pressure that the American
boilers, with less heating surface sc
triumphantlY bore in yesterdays crucial
test.
The builders of the New York deserve
every credit for their splendid work,
and the American people are to be heart
lily congratulated upon the possession OF
so magnificent vessel.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-26
OF OLIVER GREEN.

Notice of Settlement and application for Distri
button.
STATE OF VERMONT, GO
District of bennington,
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Of
Ace in Bennington, within and for said District on
the eth day ofMay, A. D.. 1898.
Present. John V. Carney, Judge.
Franklin Scott, administrator of the estate OF
Oliver Green. late of salisbury, in said dis
trict, deceased presents his administra-
ton account for examination and al
iowance. and makes application for a decree Of
distribution and partition of the estate OF said
deceased.
Whereupon It is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred to
a session thereof, to be held at the Probate ONCE
aforesaid on the 10th day of June, A.. d..
1898, for hearing and decision thereon; and, 1t Is
further ordered, that notice thereof be given to
ali parties interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Bennington BAN
YER, a newspaper published at Bennington, pre-
vious to said time for hearing that they may ap.
pear at said time and place, and show cause II
any they may have. why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
A record whereofis ordered to be made.
A True Record, Attest,
A True Copy of the Original Record,
10 Attest, JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge.
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SOLDIERS HOME NOTES.

The animal meeting of the full Board
of Trustees will be held Wednesday,
July 20.
j. S. Lindley has bought the fallen
trees by the late storm, and has gang
of choppers cutting them up into wood
and logs.
Chapel services at the Home Chapel
commence at 2.45 p. m. The Rev.
Mr.. Heaxt will conduct the services next
Sunday, May rs.
G. B. Merrill, landscape gardener of
Bedford, Mass, has surveyed and laid
out driveway and lawn in front OF the
Soldiers Home Chapel and Hospital,
which will add much to the attractions
of the Home grounds.
There is a membership of 65 at the
Home, the largest number for the time
of the year that has ever been in the
Home. VIM. F. Butler, Co. F. LIST. VT,
Cav, is very low with consumption.
About oDe-half of those recently admit
ted to the Home have to be cared for at
the Hospital, which is now nearly filled
to its full capacity.
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CATHOLIC TEMPERANCE
GRFSS
CON

The Committee says: You have, no
doubt, already learned that Catholic
Temperance Congress will be held in
Chicago, under the auspices of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition, for the
consideration and discussion of every
phase of the temperance question; the
means best calculated to promote the
temperance cause, as well as the advisa-
bility of consolidating the various indie
pendent movements at present existing
in America.
The Congress opens in the morning of
June Sth. and continuing during three
DAYS, will, it is expected, be the grand
est and most important Catholic assem-
blage in the especial interest of temper
ance and sobriety ever held on this Con-
tinent.
The principal subjects for considera-
ton have been agreed on, and persons Of
prominence and ability have been invit-
ed to read papers on the several phases
of the question as proposed to them.
His Grace, Bishop COtter, of Winonee,
Mimi, has specially and personally com
municated with every Bishop and Arch
bishop in American for the purpose OF
enlisting their hearty cooperation, and
it is expected they will be present or rep
resented.
Representative speakers of the various
Catholic temperance movements will be
present, and will deliYer addresses.
Every parish, every educational insti'
tuition, and every temperance society is
entitled to representation.
Arrangements have been made by the
societies in the diocese of Albany fol
fare one way over the Central, and this
is good point for our Father Matthew
T. A. b. society to join in going.
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MILO PIERCES PATCHIN

Sired by HOughtOn & GaluSha'S
Patchen; he by Sweets Patchen;
he by Geo. NJ, Paichin, etc. Dam
Kit by Honest John.
Dam Of HOughtOn & GaluSha's
PatChen sired by MembrlnO Chief.
Her dam, Lady PatChen by God
frey'S PatChin. Grand dam, Bull
rush. Description: FOaIed June
6, 1890; height, Is hands; weight,
1910; color, dark bay. This horse
will stand at the stable Of MILO
PIERCE, in South SALISBURY, Vt,
-T-n M1O M
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~oMNussIoNER's NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate Of PLINEY CRAWFORD.
The undersigned. having beer appointed by
the Hon Probate Court for the District OF Ben
ningtoR. COMMISSIONERS to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Plney Crawford, late OF
Bennington, in said district, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
n1tice that we will meet for the purposes afore-
said, at the office of . H. Darling in Bennington,
on the sth day OF November next, from 2 o'clock
until o'clock m, Of said day, and that SIX
months from the 10th day Of May, A. D., 1898, is
the time limited by said Court for said creditors
10 present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Bennington, this 18th day Of May, A.
THOMAS WHITE.
EMORY S. HARRIS,
10 Commissioners.
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sHAFTSBURY.

Miss Alice Mattison was in town over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Randall visited
Sunday and Monday in SYNDICATE.
The Methodist Sunday School are re-
hearsing for the Children's Day Concert,
under the management of Mrs. Albert
Bates.
Miss Susia Grant of East A rlington,
has been spending few days at her
uncle A. Perkins's.
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TO BICYCLERS.

III BIZ CLEhO.
Wishing to keep my wheel in good run
ming order, l gathered together all the
accessible Instructions published by diff
ferent manufacturers; and thinking that
they would be welcome to wheelmen, in
a condensed form send few hints to my
old friend The BANNER.
In regard to pneumatic tires, most
companies give full instructions about
mending their particular manufactures,
and very little general information can
be given.
Some riders, I see, daub their tires
with some mixture supposed to preserve
them: but so far as 1 am able to learn
both from interviews with experts and
from personal experience-such a coat
ing of whatever nature, has proved dele
FERROUS.
Most of the authorities agree in the
statement that the front tire should not
be inflated so hard as the rear. The
weight of the rider is mostly on the rear
wheel and the greater resiliency of the
front tire prevents vibration of the han
die bars and aids in steady steering.
When the rear tire becomes worn,
change to front wheel and put the front
tire, which will be but little worn, on
the rear wheel. BY doing thus, you can
prolong the ''life of the tires" one third.
In regard to road racers, to quote from
British Sport: 'Any man who goes I'M
der 30 or SO pounds for road racer
should take ticket for the nearest luna
tic asylum"
In taking up slack chains do not make
them positively taut as experiments have
demonstrated that running wheel with
H. 20, lafp anfo1 tn fhn ppanlr
bearings. However, do not leave it too
loose. The best results are obtained
with about an eighth of an inch play.
Do not, under any circumstances, oil
or grease your chain for road riding.
The Cyclist says that two wheels run.
ming equally well were experimental
with-one chain oiled, the other left
bare-and that throughout the days
work the one left alone ran Infinitely bet
ter than the one dosed with oil from
time to time. When perfectly smooth
and dry, the continuous vibration will
prevent particles of dust from lodging
! thereon.
Seeing there are many chainless wheels
ridden, word of information regarding
them would not be amiss. For several
years, efforts have been made from time
to time to perfect chainless safety, but
without much success until quite lately,
They are undoubtedly ''the wheel of the
future" as Roe says. That a chainless
safety is desirable article all will ad.
nit.
Chainless wheels being mostly dust
proof, oil aids materially in reducing
friction. Graphite or some of the patent
lubricating preparations are undoubted
ly the best, but common oil will do il
care is taken to keep it from cumming
WooD B. AUTHORITY.
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TYPE-WRITING and COPYING.

All kinds of type-writing and copying done at
short notice and at reasonable prices.
Work accurately and efficiently done.
Orders by mail receive prompt attention,
NILES & VENABLE,
I2m3 Bennington, Vt.
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Whv Suffer one Moment

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when q single application of the CuTIcURA KEN;
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instant relief in the most agonizing of itching,
burning scaly, crusted, pmpy, and blotchy skin,
scalp and blood diseases, with loss of hair, and
point to speedy, permanent, and economical cure.
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REMEpIEs in the paper, and said to my wife, " am
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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-26
N. E. WEATHER REPORT.

The week has been too wet and cloudy
for the growth of most crops and for
farm work in general over the northern
part of New England; farther south it
has been warmer and more sunshine has
been experienced. The rainfall during
the week was from one-half to three
fourth inch in Northern Vermont,
Northwestern New Hampshire, in ex-
IRENE Southeastern Massachusetts, and
in Southeastern Maine and from one and
one-half to over three inches throughout
the central districts. Many potatoes
have been planted and some fields Of
corn, but there are many more fields to
be planted yet. The grass is showing
wonderful growth and a fine crop is
promised.
Reoorts indicate that the amount of
old hay on hand is unusually small; the
price is quoted from $40 to so per ton.
Potatoes are also scarce, and the price
varies from Is cents for planting pota-
toes to 81 and S1.25 per bushel for the
best; their quality is very good.
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burning sores. When l
took her to the doctor
the first time, he called 1t
the Italian itch, and said
he would cure her in two
weeks. When the two
weeks we're up, he called
It eczema, and IN that
time she was worse than
before. He doctored her
for three months, and she
was so bad that we did
not know what to do
He did not do her any
good. 1 saw the adver-
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re-" How to Cure Skin Diseases" "a pages, 30
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ITCHING and BURNING
Sores All Over Her Body. Suffering
Endless. Doctor Useless. Cured
in 4 Weeks by Cuticura.

Your most valuable CUTIcURA REMEDIES have
done nv little girl so much good that feel like
saving this for the benefit of those who troubled
with skin diseases. She was troubled with itching,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-26
NOTICE TO SELL REAL ESTATE
OF ALFRED ROBINSON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO SELL REAL ESTATE
OF ALFRED ROBINSON, Deceased.
STATE OF vERMONT,( In Probate Court held
District of Bennington, SIS. at the Probate office in
Bennington, within and forsaid districton the Goth
day of May. A. d. 1898
Present. John V Carney, Judge
Mary L. Robinson, administrators of the estate
of Alfred Robins IN, late of Bennington. in said
district deceased. makes application to said
Court for license to sell all of the real estate of
said deceased bounded on the west by Monum ent
Avenue; on the north by Bank street; on the
east by Fay street; and on the south by lanus of
Martin Cone, representing that the sale of said
real estate will be beneficial to the estate of the
said deceased
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court, that
said application be referred to session thereof, to
be held at the Probate office in Bennington, in
said district on the 10Th day of June,
A, d. 1898, for hearing and decision
thereon; and it is further ordered, that all per
sons interested be notified hereof, by publication Of
notice of said application and order thereon. three
weeks successfully in the Bennington BANNER, q
newspaper published at Bennington, and which
circuates in the neighborhood of those inter
ested before said time of hearing that they may
appear at said time and place, and if they see
cause, object thereto
By the court. Attest,
10 JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge
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The value of the personal estate ISL
BaIanee Of debt chargeabIe on De real es-

tate of said deceased ....... q. 800. STA 10
To raise VIII CHI sum he prays said court to grant
him license to sell all of the real estate of said ue
ceased, representing that it is necessary for the
payment of said debts and charges of administra-
ton.
VIII reupon it is ordered by said court that said
application be referred to a session thereof to oe
held at the Probate Office in Bennington in said
District on the Sd day of June, A. H., 1893. for
hearing and decision thereon; and, 1t is further
ordered that all persons interested be noifed
meIeol W T u Ia T u
in the BENIN gtOn BANNER, u newspaper pub
lshed at Bennington, and which circulates in
the neighborhood of those interested, before
SAID time of he airing, that tbeymay appear at said
time and place, and, if they see cause, object
thereto.
BY the Court Attest
Is JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
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SPECIAL EXCURSION F!
TO THE
WORLDS FAIR
JUNE 1ST.
ROUND TRIP $500.

Includes transportation both ways and
berth in sleeper, six days room and board
flrst-oIass and six admissions to the fair.
Transfer of guests and baggage from de-
pot to hotel. Return ticket good for 30
days on any regular train, except Fast
Limited. Lowest cut rates furnished to
those desiring transportation only. For
particulars address W. G. RITTER, sI5
River Street, Troy, NY.
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SPRING MEDICINE.

This is the season when the sys-
tenn should be cleansed and the
Liver and Kidneys relieved Of the
winters work and accumulatiOns.
Use our Blood and Dyspepsia Bit
tiers, which are better than any
sarsaparilla as a Spring Medicine
Sold by
J.T. SHURTLEFF.
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i. B. MINIS K CO.,
CANNON PLACE BOOKSTORE.
NOTICE TO SELL REAL ESTATE OF
DAVID G.. HARDWOOD. Deceased.


DAVID c. HARDWOOD. Deceased.
STATE OF VERMONT, | In Probate Cour
District of Bennington, IS. Il held at Probate of
fee in Bennington, within and for said district
the 18th day of May, A. D. 1898.
Present, Hon, John V. Carney, Judge.
Martin D. Hagweod, administrator of the es-
tate of David G. Harwood, late of Bennington in
said district deceased, makes application to said
court in writing, under his own hand, praying
said court to grant him license to sell all of the
real estate of said deceased The same is in the
words and figures following viz
To the Honorable Probate Court for the District
OF Bennington;
Your Petitioner, Martin d. Harwood. admins
TRAITOR of the estate of David c. Harwood. late of
Bennington in said district de ceased, respectfully
represents that
The amount of debts due from said
deceased. $500 %
The charges Of administration, esti.
mated .......,.... ........ bU w
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-06-12
ASLAUGHTER OF CONVICTS.
ThiTty-nine Shot Down While Fleeing
From Their Guards.

Eleven others Escaped-Two Of the
Guards Wounded and Three of Their
Horses Killed by Volley From the
Fugitives-Egypt the Scene of the
Encounter.
Cairo, June 11.-Fffty convicts while
returning from the quarries to the Tourah
prison, near this city, overpowered the
mounted guard and tried to escape. They
constituted the last squad of a gang of
900, and the guards ahead did not know
of the mutiny until the men had captured
the rifles of the rear guards. AS the fifty
convicts fed, eleven of the advance guards
started in pursuit. Twenty-Five guards
left with the other $50 convicts, and kept
them quiet by firing repeatedly over their
heads. Half mile from the
spot where the mutiny broke
out the eleven guards overlook the
fugitives and ordered them to surrender.
The convicts who had arms answered
with a volley which wounded two men
and killed three horses. The return vol
ley of the guards killed thirty-nine con-
victs. The other eleven convicts escaped.
The convicts are believed to have been
encouraged to revolt by the recent action
of the native courts in punishing guards
who shot at runaway prisoners who had
been committed to their charge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-06-12
A TRAvEsTY on JUsTIcE.
A Murderous Desperate Turned Loose
on q $500 Bond.

Shelbyville, Ind, June 11.--Late yes
terday afternoon Babe Hawkins, q. .des-
perado, with a gang Of thirty men aimed
to the teeth, surprised the town by APP
pearing on the streets for the purpose of
avenging the death of his brother, Charles
Hawkins, who was lynched q year ago
for shooting the city marshal He first
met eX-Sherif James McGill and informed
him of his mission, and then started on a
hunt for ex-Sheriff McDougall, whom he
said he would kill on sight They met on
the corner and q desperate struggle en-
sued. McGill rushed to the scene and
was felled by Hawkins, who blew a
whistle, which brought his thirty
men to his rescue. melee fol-
lowed and In the rush McDougall's s
leg was broken and several knife wounds
inflicted on him. The citizens came out
by hundreds, and a general fight ensued
Ex-Sheriff McGill was stamped into un-
consciousness, and is in a critical condi-
tion. McDougall held on to Hawkins
until he was disarmed and in the custody
of officers. Babe Hawkins wife waded
into the fight with knife, The officers
hurried Hawkins off to the city court.
Over 500 meP gathered at the scene and
lynching was looked for. Justice Cray
craft held an examination, and bound
Hawkins over until June 80 under $500
bond. This he secured, and guarded by
his gang he drove off
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FLoR1DA's CAPITAL c1TY.
Closing Exercises at the West Flor
ida Semfnary-Other News Notes.

Closing Exercises at the West Flor
ida Seminary-Other News Notes.
Tallahassee, Fla, June 1.-THE closing
exercises of the forty-second annual com
mencement of the West Florida Seminary
took place at the opera house yesterday
and last night. At II 80 o'clock a. m.
Hon J. Emmett Wolfe of Pensacola deliv-
cred an address to the students. The
valedictory ovation was by Faancis p.
Fleming, Jr., son Of eX-GOy. +. p.
Fleming. Subject: "The Transmutation
of Rome From a Republic 20 an Empire I"
President Lewis delivered his diploma
and conferred upon him the degree of
Bachelor of Arts.
The Undergraduate exercises began at s
o'clock p. m. with the following pro
gramme
Defamation, against Capitalization, -
by Richard Van Brunt.
Essay, why" by Miss Jennie Hender-
son.
Defamation. "The Music New South, +"
by James p. HoustoCI.
Essay, "Silent Forces" by Miss Ida
Meg inniss
Chronothanatoletron "Time and Death
Destroyer" with sixteen characters, all
girls.
Five gold medals, appropriately In
SCflU6u, were dWdTueQ as lOllOWS.
Senior Class-F r. Fleming, Ir.
Sophomore Class-Miss Ida Meginniss
Freshman Class-Miss Mary Apthorp
First High School Class-Fred Moore.
Second High School Class-James T.
Perkins
A medal won In Leon Academy by Mas
ter B. A. Meginniss was also awarded.
The first medal was given by r. B.
Clark, the last by George Lewis and the
others by the board of education.
Many distinguished Floridians were
present, including Gov. H. l.. Mitchell
and wife, ex-governOrs, supreme court
Justices, state officials and others.
Capt w. G. Lewis, cashier Of the First
National Bank, left with his family yes
terday for Saratoga, n. Y.
The new water gas plant for the Gas
and Electric Light Company has arrived
and will soon be in operation, when
Tallahasseeans are promised gas so cheap
they can use IL for all purposes
The young friends F. p. Fleming, Jr.,
gave him complimentary farewell hop
at the Leon last night.
r. J. Roberts & Sons, who were burned
out few weeks since, are building com
modious new livery stable.
A young man, prominent in business
circles of Tampa, win take bride from
the Capital city next week.
The board of state institutions has
elected Hon. John w. Trammell Of Lake
land superintendent of the state insane
asylum at Chattahoochee.