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for this elegant and useful gift. AL
though this present is beautiful and
costly, appreciate far more the kind
and loyal expression of your most gener-
GUS confidence in me, unworthy as have
been of it the past two years. Your in
dulgence and repeated .encouragements,
with your united support in the endeavor
to do my duty, is by me more esteemed,
and your kind and fraternal friendship
will be longer remembered than any ma
terial gift you could bestow. 1t is more
than gratifying to me, as fully realize
the harmony and good will which is so
generously manifested here tonight, and
which forshad0ws a happy continuance
as we journey along to answer the last
roll call In conclusion, and in behalf
of my family, thank YOU, The re-
naming hours were spent in social
games. stories, ETC., till midnight, when
the comrades took their. departure, after
much handshakiug and hearty good
nights.
The Worcester, Mass, papers of the
18th. inst, have a notice. of the death,
the previously, of the Rev. j.. D. Jones,
who was the second pastor of the Bap-
tist church here, away back in the fif-
ties. For several years he had been su-
perintendent of agencies of the State
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Wor-
cester. The Spy says: "The deceased
was born in Newton Centre and gradu-
ated from Brown University at the age
of %. Immediately after his graduation
he went to Troy. N. Y, and there taught
school for few years. He then entered
the ministry and was called to a pastor
ate in North Bennington, Vt, where he
remained for number of years.
Through the instrumentality of Hon.
Isaac Davis he came to Worcester to be-
come pastor of the First Baptist church.
He retired after pastOrate of four
years and was made superintendent OF
schools. He has been prominent in
Worcester during his long residence
here. He leaves wife, a son and four
grandchildren"
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, funeral will be held Monday.
TIE EAST BEHIND TaE WEST.
In Approaching the Importance of Ship
CanaI.-The Jroy Delegates Impressions

In Approaching the Importance of Ship
Canal.-The troy Delegates Impressions
The proposal of ship canal to the
West ria Troy is now exciting a good
deal of interest in this region. The Press
says: Edward F. Murray returned from
Washington Saturday night, where he
had been to attend the ship canal conven-
tion as delegate from the CiLizens' As
sociation. Mr.. Murray says that Troy
was poorly represented numerically, and
away behind in the matter. Citizens. he
said, representing territory from North
Dakota to New Mexico and California to
Massachusetts, were present, including
half dozen organizations in New York
city and the cities of the western part of
the State. Most of the cities, realizing
the importance of the question, sent
their ablest men, and in some instances
Governors of States delegated represent
atives. Albany, Mr.. Murray stated was
no better represented than Troy, sending
only one delegate. Mr.. Murray said that
Hon. John A. Quackenbush gave as much
of his time as possible to the convention,
attending the evening sessions, and was
provoked because he had not been noti-
fed that he had been elected to repre-
sent the Citizens Association.
"Mr. Murray was a member of the
committee on resolutions and also of the
subcommittee of that committee. which
prepared a set of resolutions to Congress
urging the passage of the bill for an ap-
preparation of 100000 for a survey for a
ship canal from the Great Lakes to the
Atlantic ocean. Said Mr.. Murray: The
bill has been reported favorably by the
committee on railroads and canals and
the prime objects of the convention
were to promote its progress and to form
a National organization. The matter of
the route to be taken is an after consid-
Grafton and win be taken up after the
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WoOdford.

Miss Edna Gleason is attending school
at North Adams, Mass.
Misses Fannie and Laura Harbour, are
attending the Graded School at Benning-
ton.
Hiram B. Evans is visiting his daugh-
ter Matte, at Boston, and relatives at
Ashburnham, Mass. ..
While at home from Putney, during
the Holidays, l.. c. Easton, was chosen
president of the Baptist Y. P. S. G. E., at
that place.
John Rooney has taken the Harbour's
shingle mill to run.
Miss Fannie Park spent Sunday with
relatives at Bennington.
Mrs. Albert Shultz has gone to North
Adams, Mass, to live until spring with
her sister, Miss Josie Gleason.
Willard Knapp, who died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Montgomery, at
Pownal last week, was formerly long
time resident of WoOdford. His age
was 81 years. 1t will be recalled that
"Uncle" Willard was the man who saved
his life by clinging to the branches of a
pine tree in the stream near the rocks
after he had been swept down the raging
current about hundred rods in the
great freshet of Oct. 4th, 1869. A rope
was thrown to Mr.. Knapp, and he was
saved, while Lyman Knapp, Louis
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passage of the bill. The people in the
West AMI Northwest are alive to the i'm
portance of the ship canal, while we of
the East, who are to be the most bene-
fitted, do not keep up with the process
sion or take half the interest we should.
There are many schemes and routes pro-
posed and when these questions come up
there will be Eight, bat to the project in
its entirety there is no opposition. Con-
gress is very busy and committee has
been left IN Washington with the object
of getting the present bill through at this
session -
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Again we come so true and brave,
As usual some good work we crave,
We're always gay, we're never sad,
Let's write for. Charley Cole an ad.
He's moving into his new store,
With better goods than e'er before,
Old Boreas and Jack Frost complain,
They say Gheir winter work is vain.
He's served you long, he's true and tried,
Your wants can there be all supplied,
He II clOthe you warm from head to feet,
In stylish clothing, new and neat.
".
They'll keep you warm the winter thro'.
And then look almost well as new,
The prices, too you'll find as low
AS any place where e'er you go.
The morning breaks and we must run,
Although our work is scarce begun,
The daylight puts us all to flight,
Well come again some other night,
VI.
We come again chuck full of fun.
We've rushed the work so late begun,
And to the front again shall roll,
To work the ad for Charley Cole.
VII.
Well tell of things as on we go,
That all the people ought to know,
About old trust we now will write,
And show him up in his true light.
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The BROWNIES I |

VIII.
Old Trust so oft make, man his slave,
He always was wileJ knave,
He'll fatter and he'H promise fair,
But your life fill with woes and care.
TX.
Cole to our planswil enter in,
Fair PLAY will hip, Wen surely win,
Old Trust we'Rsurely put to rout,
Wen make him sick, We'll drive him out.
Y.
As silent partners in the work,
For Human Veal that will not shiTk,
Spot Cash, FAIR Play and Honor Bright
will ioiu and work with all their might,
Wen scour the earth from shore to shore,
We'Ifind million things or more,
Things clean and bright, and good and new
Well place at Coles for all of you,
XII.
The people all will shout and laugh,
When we relate this epitaPh,
We surely will with truthful pen,
Then joy will fill the hearts of men.
xIiI.-EPITAPH.~
Old Trust is dead, pray let him lie,
The time has come for him to die,
Spot Cash will come with smiling face,
With better plans to save the race.
XIV.
Our time is up and go we must,
Wen come again to fight Old Trust,
Old Trust and Ticks of Trade must leave,
At their departure none will grieve.
BROWNIES.
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The BANNER last week took pleasure
in copying from the Tribune an article
from the editorial columns of that paper,
giving to ex-Gov. Page a need of praise
at once graceful and deserved. We note
that the Rutland Herald with its usual
perversity makes the T,ibune'S compli-
ment the excuse for an attack and that
the Middlebury Register follows suit,
but the fact remains true as the Tribune
says: THAT the newspapers, almost
without exception, G;;T@- INN credit for a
clean and upright, brilliant and most
successful administration" Gov. Page
needs no defonco aC the hands or his
friendships record as a business man,
as the Chairman Of the Republican State
Committee, as Governor of the Common
wealth, is open and known to all our
people. Gov. Pages place in the history
of Vermont will be among the foremost
names that have gra1ed the chair of the
Chief Executive. This was to have been
expected because of the ability to build
up business the largest of its class in
the world, and also because the exigen-
cieS of the times, with our Centennial on
the docket, the governors Office called
for more than ordinary amount Of tai
ent in that direction. In all the phases
of his administration Gov. Page was
credit to the State and an honor to his
constituency. The Tibune'S need of
praise was timely.
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TROY, NJ Y.

were drowned in the seathing food.
Alfred and Harry Harbour 2nd, and
Edward Knapp of Bennington, bagged
a few rabbits in town last Saturday.
The man who prophesied an open win
tel is frszen up.
There is scarcity of water in some
localities.
While working in the woods Wednes-
day, Herman Bugbee was struck by big
log, and one leg was severely injured :,
He will be,laid up some time.
Elijah Downs of Bennington Centre,
passed his eightieth birthday with John
Bugbes, the 18th inst.
Mrs. Hulda Horton, has finished work
for Captain Newell, and gone to live with
her daughter, Mrs. Forsythe, at SPRING
field, Mass.
Mrs. Geo. W. Knapp, Is to read a ser
mon at the church Sunday morning.
Daniel Cutler. and his sister Mary, of
Searsburgh are Yis.tinga at w E. Cntler's.
Mrs. Geo. w. Bickford is quite i'll.
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STAMFORD.

Last Sunday John Collins and wife
left theft home about II o'clock a. m. to
call on Owen Morrissey's family where
they remained two or three hours, after
which they returned home and found to
their surprise that rheh house, which
they had left securely locked, had been
broken into, and rooms and drawers ran
sacked, and sheets and clothing strewed
about the different rooms of the house,
and things in general1eft in an upturned
condition. They also found that purse
of over one hundred dollars which Lad
been carefully put away in one of the
drawers was missing, as was also eight
dollars which was left in the pockets of
pair of pants which were hanging in
one of the rooms. A good overcoat and
pair of gloves. and watch were also
missing, and in its place was left badly
worn overcOat. This led Mr.. Collins to
think that possibly he might be able to
find his man, as he could readily identify
the stolen property, should he be so for
tunate as to see it again. Accordingly
he went to his barn, mounted his horse,
and wentinpersuit of the thief He had
nOtgone faTs before he overlook Napoleon
Gaudette, who was wearing Collins over
coat, and who also had in his possession
the watch. and gloves. Deputy Sheriff
Monissey was Immediately notified, and
after a smart scuffle, succeeded in cap
turing the thief, and the following Mon
day brought him before Justice Millard,
who held him in the sum of $500 for the
June term at Manchester During the
trial the prisoner showed strong indica-
tion of guilt, as the evidence was being
givenby the different witnesses, which
wove a complete web around him. No
defense was made by the prisoners
counsel, and he was taken to Bennington
last Tuesday where for want of bail he
will remain until he comes before the
grand jury. But little money has as yet
been found on his person., and what he
did with the money is as yet an untold
mystery. Gaudette had been in town
only about five weeks and worked for
Daniel O'COnnell.
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BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK,

TINhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
i Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction of business from 10 O'Clock
q. m. to o'clock p. M, Sundays and Holidays ex-
cepted.
Interest to depostors strictly in accordance with
he laws of the State of Vermont. Money de-
posted anytime after the first day Of each month
draws interest from the first day of the next sue
ceeding MONTH Interest computed January
1st and July lst and If not withdrawn will be added
o principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
upon it.
t-Loans solicited upon real estate and undoubted
personal securities.
A. B. VALENTINE, President,
l. e. GIBSON, Vice President,
c. II DEWEY, Treasurer,
q. W. qARMAN, Secretary,
TRUsTEEs-A 3. Valentine, u. W. Harman,
Olin Scott, ]. T. shurtleff, ] e. Gibson j. X.
Judson John Robinson.
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DIR. B. C. JENNEY, Dentist.

SUCCESSOR TO DIR. j. N. SCRANTON.)
- Is prepared to perform all operations in Dent
stry in thorough anu vorkmanlike manner. Per-
ect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases submitted
his care, and at reasonable prices. Gas Or
Ether administered or extracting teeth when re.
Iuired. Office opposite Congregational Church
Main ST., Bennington.
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Searsburgh.

H. D. Sprague has taken long job of
E. J. Corkins.
Walter Veasy of North Adams was in
town Monday. 80
]. w. Rice has bought the Jean
Thomas place.
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BATCHELDER & BATES.

A TTORNEYs AND COUNSELLoRS AT LAW
IA and Solicitors in Chancery.
Office over First National Bank, Bennington. 36tf
J. X. BATCHELDEP, E. l.. BATES.
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THE BANNER.
BENNINGTON:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1893.

lEntered at the Remington p .O.s- second-class
matter by G. A. PIERCE. Publisher.l
Terms. 81. 80 per year, strictly in advance
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Having sod my dental practice to DR. "A. Z.Cut-
er, a gentleman Of experience and ability, be.
speak for him the same liberal patronage that has
been accorded me the past eighteen years
DIR 4. n. PIKE
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2. CUTLER, DENTIST.


Al operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices,-
My aim will be o give ei.tire satisfaction to all
cases submitted 10 my care.
Gas AID Ether administered for extracting
teeth without 1ain, when desired.
Office Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
37tf Vermont
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A ttorneys and Counsellors at Law, anu 5oIici
N tors in Chancery. No. 307 Main Street,
Bennington. Vt. 19tf-S2
w. b. Sheldon. IL. I. Cushman.
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LANES B. MEACHAM.
SHELDON q CUSHMAN.

A TTORNEY AND
N COUNSELOR AT LAW. l6
Oflice in Park Block, Room No. 4.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04
The Power of Kindness.

III don't know when I have seen more
striking illustration of the power of kind
ness" said citizen. GA man drove a
grocery wagon up to the house opposite
mine this morning and started ID TO De-
liver some groceries. He had expected the
horse to stand, but the horse kept on NOV
ing. The man turned around and threw
potato at him, but the horse didn't mind
that bit-she kept right on walking.
"Whoa, there says the man, but the
horse didn't whoa.
Whoa, your says the man, but the
horse didn't stop at all-in fact, he moved
just little bit faster. But the most re-
markable thing about him now was the
change in his appearance. You couldn't
have told exactly what it was He wasn't
any bigger than he had been nor any
smaller. He just seemed to sort of radi-
ate it, but there could beno possible doubt
about what it meant. 1t meant that he
was ready and determined, upon the
slightest further provocatiop, to kick the
wagon into double pointed toothpicks and
make jam of the contents.
Whoa, Bill, says the man tn
friendly, kindly tone. Before you knew
it the horse had settled into peaceful at.
titude and the man had disappeared With.
IN the house. New York SUP,
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04
THE soaa CT TIE ROCKING CHAIR.

Our rocking chair is q dancing yacht,
And, oh, but the seas run high!
once Was wrecked Oh this very spot,
But we SWAN, did Jack and |.
It's risky sport for little girl,
But feel the spray, see the pillows curl.
It's getting rough; how the beat does tosal
And, dear, but it blows g. squall!
Afraid, sweetheart? Why, we're safe of
course;
We've got 10 the other wall.
It's coach today, and we spin along.
With you on the box with ne.
The air is fine, and tho horses strong,
And plenty Of things we'll sec.
How tho horses dance; they re full Of fun,
But whoa, fear they're going to run,
And they cent be held. Oh, how they teari
Now each is worst of the four.
Just see that hill that's before Us there!
All! saved by the closet door,
And what shall it be tonight, dear hearth
A train with it's ruihbling sound?
Now off it r.oves with y quiet start
It's a drowsY trairia eve found.
JEST hear its >ety-clcing song
AS it takes us two on our way along.
It's dark outside except for the stars,
Our eyes are as dull as lead,
And now, as they've stopped the rumbling
cars,
Does my lady change for bed.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04
MacnIahon's Kindness of Heart.

MacMahon's kindness of heard was once
shown when, IS marshal, he was attend
ing ball at the Elysee and observed q
young lieutenant, lately graduated from
St. Cyr, leaning against wall with an
air of extreme detection.
''Why are you not dancing?" inquired
the marshal cheerfully.
II am in bad luck" was the answer.
III have just asked lady and been re-
fused point blank. -
"Do not be discouraged with one re-
buff. Show me the lady. Perhaps know
her."
The lieutenant pointed out the occu-
pant of a chair in the next room. The
marshal laughed
"You must not aim SO high, " said ne.
"The wives of marshals of France rarely
smile upon the suit of a young lieutenant.
That is Nine. de MacMahon. She never
dances, but I think she will on this occa-
sion, to oblige me-"
AS good as hisWord, he went to his
wife and related the incident. She yielded
graciously and gave the next quadrille
to the lieutenant, who went through the
figures flushed and triumphant. He was
ever after neof the good marshaf'S most
enthusiastic worshipers. = Kate Fields
Washington
M NOV, - <,o;ro ~,
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GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
A Mugwump by mn.

Sovran Kanaka sweet
We kneel to kiss thy feet
Humbly thy grace entreat,
With lowly mien
Long as our tongues can wag'
Never to cry they'll lag -,
Down with that Yankee nag!"
Sod save the Queen!
Honored all names above,
Our dark Hawaiian dove
She and her lights O. love,
Spotless and clean;
For lotteries and rum,
Idols and opium,
For vice and heathendom,
God save the Queen!
BE missionaries shot
Let freedom go to pot
Let civilization rot,
SO thou art seen,
Upon thy throne in pride
Majestic, sooty, wide
Thy half-breed by thy side.
God save the Queen!
Monarchs are all too few,
Perish the patriot crew
America, adieu:
Tawny Faustine
VI sovranS the flower,
Quick come the happy hour
That sees thee back to power:
God save the Queen!
New York Sun
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04
tn E'DAfLY PRESS
Can always be found at the period

=
Can always be found at the periodical
stores of:
s e. e G rlisbs1a 1 1Ss Congress street
VT. Goold. 4o5 :"
N. G.. FesSenden, Asa /"
W. ii. JeWett. 5O4 Z"
John Cox, $50
g. DaSilva, 221 Springstreet.
j. J. Beardworth 81 India street.
I. IL. Erskine. 43 Middle street. ss
]. w. Peterson, 2 Exchange street.
j. II. Hernandy, 125 Commercial street.
A. G. Todd g. Co., Cor. Commercial and Park
sts.
W. a. Golden, rs Exchange street.
Wheeler g. West, 90 and 95 Commercial
street.
q. DaSyva, 100 Bracket street.
G. Hamilton, Gi5 Congress street.
John II. Allen. 3s11a Congress street.
lenEet the Florist. CSC Congress street.
jill York. 80 Portland Pier.
q. S. HOdSdon, 961a Portland street,
+. a. Jellison, 939 Congress street.
L. NJ Glendening. Long Island.
+. L. Brackett. Peaks island.
Also at the newstands in the Falmouth
Preble City and United States hotels and Grand
tanned Of Chisholm Bros, agents on all trains
OF the Maine Central, Grand Trunk and Port
land u Rochester railroads and of agents On al
OF the Boston trains.
The PRESS can also be found at the following
places outside of the city:
Alfred-J. M. Akers.
Auburn-J. G. Haskell.
AuguSta-J. +. Pierce
Bath-John 0. Shaw.
Berlin Falls. ~ He. S. Clark.
Bethel-G. r. Wiley.
Biddeford--A NJ Burnham.
w. f. Bardsley,
Bridgton,U. H. Caswell.
Brunswick-F; ?. Shaw.
Camden-Fred Lewis.
Cumberland Mil!s-H. G. Starr
behring's s. Morrill,
Fairtieid-E. H. Evans.
Farmington--H. ?. White s. Co.
Freeport-W, A. Mitchell.
FFr Cygon i T. Mark
y. HIS. M. Leavitt.
Kennebunk-J H. Otis.
Kennebunkport-C E. Miller.
J. NJ Fernald.
l4lmerlck-S. A. Grant 'g
Mechanic Falls Merrill s. Denning.
NofWay-F. p. Stone.
Kimball & Williamson.
% Orchard-Geo. E. Fogg.
Richmond-Geo. E. Ames.
kockland-Rockland News Co.
:. !" VII. Hyde.
Il. III. Burnham. 4t
Kumford Falls--J. III. Wardwell.
eaco-A. =. Hendricks & Co.
H. D. Davis.
Skowhegan-B & Buck.
South Portland-J. F. Norman.
south Paris-F. A. Shurtleff,
south Windham-J. w. Read.
south Paris-A. M. Gerry.
Sprlngyale-C. II. Pierce.
Inomaston-E. Walsh,
Ymal Haven-A. b. Vinal
W, W,aidoboro-Geo. Bliss.
,Wateryille-W. D. Spalding.
1Mestbrook-W B. Boothby.
West falmouth. S. Moves.
acknowledgement s. Wyman.
farmouth-Chas Blake.
-. PERSONS having any difficulty in obtaining lining
papers at any of these places will confer favor
'''-''-o4,o.' to this ofice at once
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04
Baby cried,
Mother sighed.
Doctor prescribed /: Castoria!

81 have had delightful evening" he said, as
he took his hat and rose to go. May call
again?''
q 81 shall be glad to see you," she replied, with
a blush,
AS he walked out into the hall he saw in the
mirror OF the hat rack reflection of the TO
guish girl slyly throwing kiss at him, and he
turned back.
Il must have that in the original package"
He was a Kansas young man. and he got 1t.
Time attests the virtues OF Ponds Extract for
all kinds of Pains, Ulcerations and Inf1amna-
tons. It is u,,sste to use spurious limitations.
Little Ethel, at her arithmetic lesson-"What's
'quotient?'"
Little Johnny-'It's what you get by dividing
one number by another
'Oh, it's the answer, is it?"
Yes"
s.Then why don't they call it the auswer?"
Cause that word is too easy to remember
Good News.
A cold of unusual severity developed into
difficu ty decide ly catarrhal in all its char
acteristics, threatening a return of my old
chronic malady, catarrh. One bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm completely eradicated every
symptom of that, painful and prevailing dis
order.-E. w. Warner, Rochester. N. "
When began Using Ely's Cream Balm my
catarrh was SO bad had a headache the whole
time and discharged a large amount of filthy
matter. That has almost entirely disappeared
and I have not had headache since.-J H.
Sommers, Stephney, Conn.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04

The grocer man one autumn day
Sat nodding meath his glasses,
When came pitcher and a boy
To buy some new molasses.
The grocer, smiling, pulled the bung;
No syrup could be richer.
Now. sonny. where's your dime?" quoth he
why, hit wuz in de pitcher!''
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04

CUISINES wANTED-A gentleman well
AD known with one or two thousand dollars
wants to ge. some active business: can do
most anything; will go as partner or on the
road, or as collector. Address with name and
business, BUSINESS" this office.
2S-l
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04

Do you want to know what is going on
n the World-Take thePREss.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-04

"ANTED-Firs class work at hard times
w prices. All kinds of Foreign and Amer-
can watches and clocks repaired by A. john
son the matchmaker, under U. S. Hotel Mon
ument Square % years experience in the
finest work. 2S-4