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NEW LEAGuE ROOK-

The new book issued by the Vermont
Fish and Game League, and compiled by
Secretary Titcomb, is out and claims care
full attention by members of the League.
1t contains the fish and game laws of Yer
mont, the constitution and bylaws of the
league, full list of its members, with
the membership of branch clubs also,
the minutes of the last annual meeting
of the League, and generous amount of
advertising matter in which sportsmen
are specially interested. The book was
neatly printed at the Montpelier argus
office, and has on the last page of the
cover some pretty glimpses of the State
Hatchery at RoIbury. A view of Lake
Hortonia, in Rutland county, and State
Hatcery view appear on the inside pages.
The book includes also review of the
League and its work, by the stirring
secretary, J. W. Titcomb, who gives tho
membership at 1877, to say nothing of
seven branch clubs with an aggregate
membership of over 300. The review
shows that the organization has welded
benefi cial influence since its formation
in 1890, in: enhancing the interests of
sportsmen all over the state, bringing
about greater degree of respect for the
fish and game laws, awakening Vermont
people to realizing sense of the re-
sources of the state as center of enjoy
ment for the summer tourist, and to the
necessity of developing these resources
to the fullest extent. In closing the Sec
rotary makes these recommendations,
which are the outcome of his experience
as one of the State fish and game COM
missioners:
First-Prohibit the use of our streams
and ponds as sewers or receptacles for
mill refuse. This measure is necessary
not only for the protection of our trout,
but also as sanitary measure. 1t is al
most Inevitable that Otter Creek and one
or two of our larger watercourses become
sewers, but the tributary streams and
our clear water ponds should be exempt
ed from this curse.
SecOnd-The fishermen of the State
would be greatly benefited and our re-
sources in Lake Champlain especially en-
hanced in value if waterway was built
through the sand-bar bridge which con-
meets Franklin and Grand Isle counties
at South Hero. Formerly many spawn
ing fish, especially the pike perch, sought
their spawning grounds in the Lamoille
river. These fish are now swer 7ed from
their former course and seek the spawn
ing grounds farther north, mostly in Can
ada, whore they are taken from the
spawning grounds in large quantities, by
means of seineS. An opening through
the bridge would also be convenience
and means of safety to many small craft
plying north and south along the shores
of this much frequented lake.
Third-A watchful care that the good
legislation already obtained receives no
set back.
Third-That each member of the
League be a self-aPpointed committee to
see that our laws for the protection of
fish and game are observed, and that
continued success is sure to follow eter-
nal vigilance and the acquisition of new
members,
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.limented for military eficienoH.

plimented for military efficiency,
We are therefore please to note that
there is movement on foot for a State
military competition at, Fort Ethan
Allen, about June goth, 1894, in whieh
the National Guard of Vermont and 1t
least the U. V. NJ battalion will partici-
pate, provided the railroads give low
rates. Capt. Fl. e, Tutherly, who is on
duty, both with the governor of the
State and at the University of Vermont,
has proposed scheme which seems 10
meet with general favor and to be both.
economical and practical
The rifle range at Fort Ethan Allen,
which has been projected in the conneS-
ton, will be ready for use for distances
to include 500 yards, by June goth, and
it is proposed to select from each com-
pany of the National Guard, on June
drill day, the best four men, considering
their attendance at regular drill, their
soldierly bearing, attainments at drin
and target shooting at 200, 800 and 800
yards, and to assemble these fifty-tw0
men, selected from the various compaR-
les, at Fort Ethan Allen, where they win
compete for the position on the State
team of sixteen men, which will shot
and drill with team similarly selected
from the University of Vermonty and
any other institution in the State, desir-
ing to participate. This has already set
both the University boys and the Ma
tional Guard men at work, and it prom-
ises to stimulate much enthusiasm IN
the military work in the State.
This rife range, when completed, VIII
include distances up to 1000 yards, and
will be one of the best ranges in the
country, having four revolving targets,
so arranged that eight men can stand 1t
the firing points. The range will alSe
be smooth and level and well calculated
for skirmish running. One of the bene-
fits of the military post is therefor ai-
ready being realized, and it promises -
afford fascinating work for those who
are inclined to military matters of this
nature.
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLU-
TION

At the annual convention of the Ma
tiOnal Society held in Washington last
week, Vermont was represented by U.
A. Woodbury., president of the Vermont
Society, @. S. Forbes, secretary, and NJ.
j. Horton of Poultney, E. A. Chitten-
den and A. B. Valentine. The society
in Vermont is the third largest in New
England and one of the largest in the
United States. An invitation was ex-
tended to hold the next annual conven-
ton in Burlington. The report of the
secretary of the Vermont Society to the
National Congress shows that it was
among the pioneer societies organized
in the United States. 1t was formed
April End, A. D., 1899, at the State capi-
tol, and among it's charter members
were DR.. W. Seward Webb, the honOred
first president general of the National
SOciety, 5. A. R.; the present governor
of Vermont, Hon. Levi Knight Fuller;
Gen. Theodore Stafford Peck, adjutant
general of the State; Ex-Governor Will
liam Paul Dillingham;; Hon. George
Grenville Benedict, the military histOr-
ian of the State; Col. Edward A. Chit
tenden, great grandson of that ster-
ling patriot and statesman, Gov. Thomas
Chittenden; and Col. Charles S. Forbes,
WhO LOO DOOu VI Jl0 oOOlOJy
since its organization. The society has
had for its presidents: Col. E. A. Chit
tenden, Hon. G.. G.. Benedict, Senator
Redfeld Proctor, Gen. John G.. McCul-
Tough and Gov. Levi K. Fuller. The
present president is Hon. Urban A.
Woodbury., who had the first empty
sleeve from Vermont in the Rebellion.
The society now numbers upwards of
230 members, and includes in its mem
bership, in addition to those before men,
toned, congressman VIM. W. Grout and
H. Henry Powers, ex-Governors G. S.
Page, Roswell Farnham, E. j.. Ormsbee,
Col Bradley B. Smalley, Hon. Myron
M. Parker of Washington, D. c., Lieut.
Gov. F. S. Stranahan, and many other
prominent Vermonters.
The Vermont Society has been repre-
sented at every Congress, and has full
delegation at the present Congress. The
annual meeting of the Society is held on
the sixteenth day of August in each
year, the anniversary of the Battle of
Bennington. This day, in the opinion
of the delegates to this Congress from
the Vermont Society, should be consti-
tuted Patriots Day, and made legal
holiday by the legislature.
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VERMONT NATIONAL GUARD.

Just now there appears to be some
thing OF ripple among the members of
the National Guard over the possible
election this fall of Colonel G. G. Kins-
man, commanding the regiment, to the
position of adjutant and inspector gen.
eral of the State, in place of General T.
S. Peck, who will probably retire. 1t is
quite generally understood, among the
officers of the guard, chat General Peck
announced two years ago, that he would
not be candidate this year. The pro-
motion of Colonel Kinsman would nat
urally promote Lieutenant Colonel
Bond to the colonelcy, and 1t is said that
this would be distasteful to General Es-
tey, commanding the brigade. The pro-
motion would result in putting forward
to major of the first battalion, Major G.
L. Evans of this place, and would also
promote Captain John II. Mimms of
st. Albans, to major, and advance Cap
tain Fillmore of the Bennington Rifles
one grade. 1t is not suggested that
there is any ill-feeling existing between
General Estey and Lieutenant General
Bond, both residing in Brattleboro.
The general idea is that if General Es-
tey is opposed to his advancement his
objections are possibly based upon some
policy Involving the welfare of the
guard. Lieutenant Colonel Bond is ex-
ceedingly popular with the rank and file
of the First Regiment, and it is this fact
that makes it difficult to understand
why General Estey does not favor his
promotion. Anyway, there is a senti-
ment opposed to the reelection of Gen
eral Peck and favorable to the advance
ment of Colonel Kinsman. Either one is
eminently qualified. for the position.
The officers of the guard residing here
are not disposed to say much in regard
to the matter.
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TELEGRAPHIC BRTEFS.

More cases of smallpox are reported
in New York City.
The Salvation Army is making prepAE-
ations for great congress in New York,
May 14th, 10Th and 10Th.
The Italian situation is becoming crisi-
cal, and several members of Parliament
will be forced to resign.
President Cleveland is said to be IN
favor of abandoning the Samoan agree
ment with Germany and England.
1t is reported that the present sugar
schedule of the new tariff bill, if
adopted, may lead to retaliation by Ger
many.
The Chlckasaw National treasury is
empty, and the schools and academies
will have to suspend, for there are NJ
funds to pay the teachers and tuition.
The pope's new encyclical, which he
will soon publish, will be political re-
view of his reign, and the most impor-
tant document he has yet published.
The board of the National Trotting
Association has reinstated Alcyron, the
famous stallion ruled off the turf with
Nelson, on account of alleged crooked
ness with the Balsch $4,000 race in Bos-
ton.
Prof. Richardson, director of the
American School of Archaeology, new
excavating in the ruins of the ancient
city of Eretria, Greece, has discovered
the foundations of temple, near which
are the ruins of a theatre and many
other important objects.
Eugene Johnston of Hoosick Fall, ny.
was thrown from wagon Saturday
evening and his condition is serious.
His horse took fright alta dog and SHE'D,
throwing out Mr.. Johnston, whose head
struck building.
Mrs. Cleveland, accompanied by the
babies Ruth and Esther, and their nurses,
and escorted by Private Secretary Thnr-
Der left Washington for Buffalo Sunday
evening.
The New England, Springville ana
Hockanun companies, woollen manufae-
turers of Rockville, Conn.,, will begin
opening all the looms in their mills Tues
day on full time. The mills employ aboHt
1000 persons.
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DESCENDED FROM BENNINGTON

O4SCSGLN1ED ElbO4 4ONs
The following cannot fail to be of con-
siderable local interest: The town of
Cambridge was chartered August 13, 1881,
to Samuel Robinson, John Fassett, jr.
Jonathan Fassett, and 64 others. The
first settler in the town was John Spaf-
ford, from Pierpont, N. III. In May,
1873. he cleared two acres of land, planted
it to corn, and built leg house; in No
vember, his wife and two children came
to town. His corn crop was partially
destroyed by the ovsrfl0wing of the La
moille river. In 17S4, Amos Fassett,
Stephen Kingsley, John Fassett and Sam
uel Montague, from Bennington,
and Noah Chittenden from Arlington,
settled upon farms joining Mr.. Spaf-
ford's. From time to time others came.
till 1871, when the population numbered
359. The first town meeting was held at
the house of John Fassett, March Goth,
1885; the town then organized and list
of officers chosen as follows: Moderator,
David Stafford; town clerk, John Fassett;
selectmen, Amos Fassett, Stephen Kins-
ley and David Safford treasurer, John
Fassett; constable, Noah Chittenden.
The first justice of the peace, appointed
in 17S6 was Amos Fassett; the first repre-
sentative, elected in 1885, was Daniel Kins-
ley. The first birth in town, on Novem-
ber 18th, 1884, was Samantha, daughter
of Amos and Anna Fasset.
The Grst saw-mill was built in 1875,
and a grist-mill a while before that.
People came then, 20 miles to the mill.
Enoch Carleton and Joseph Hawley built
the first arched bridge IN 1882. The first
school house was a log one, the school
being opened by John Stafford In 1855,
with "a scholars. The first deed on rec
ord was April 2nd, 1885. The first min
lister, Baptist Rev. Samuel Holmes.
came from Southern Vermont in 1900.
The first church, Congregationalist, was
built in 1905, being the Oldest in Northern
Vermont: the first pastor to organize it
was Rev. Ithamar Hibbard of Bennington,
February 18th, 1902, with twelve
members. The M. E. Church was organ
lied in 1S4S by Elder Hiram Meeker, the
first pastor being Rev. Salisbury Fard
In 1928, Abner Brush, was postmaster.
At that time, or about that time, the
mail was carried horse back and for a
time, the nearest post-office at Jericho.
The first train of cars passed through
the town, j July 18th, 1877, on st. Johns
bury d Lake Champlain railroad and the
Burlington g. LamOille railroad, connect
ing with it at Cambridge Junction, was
open for traffic, July End 1877, The
present population is 1859; with an
area of 32,617 acres of land.
Vermont Odd Fellows have raised
"a, 900 for the erection of an Odd Fellows
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-05-15

Representative Slower, of Ohio, has ia
troduced bill in Congress which aught
to become law. Its immediate purpose
is the rescue of the Consular service from
the hands of Josiah Quincy, until recent
ly Cleveland's Assistant Secretary of
State, and his gang of looters. The con-
sular service has never before been SO
completely at the mercy of a gang ac-
countable to no one but themselves as at
present. The result is a degraded ser
vice. The bill provides for commission
to take charge of the service, for sys-
tem of examinations for appointment
and promotions, and prohibits the re-
moval of consul during good behavior
All this is necessary in the reign of Gro
yer, the apostle Of civil service reform.
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In letter to the French society of po-
litical economy Mr.. Gladstone refers to
the retrogression of Free Trade, saying:
ut is severe affection to see the ground
lost in thirty years, not only in Europe,
but among the largest portion of the
Anglo-SaxOn race" This is frank and
significant admission by the great liberal
and Free Trader. 1t goes to show that
the world is recognizing the fact that Free
Trade instead of promoting the welfare
of nations is really check upon pros
perity.
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Prono.ed Permanent Camp.

Vermonters have always taken much
interest in its National Guard, and will
gladly note anything that can make il
more efficient. In recent reports sent
for the War Department, upon the in
spections of the guards of the various
States, by regular army officers, detailed
from that purpose, the Vermont Regi-
ment is one of those most highly COM
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10 Gents /!

A9-The SEMI-WEEKLY BANNER three months
for only 10c. To any person not now subscriber
twice each week for three months on receipt Of
only ten cents. This offer is made for the pur-
pose of introducing the SEM-WEEKLY BANNER
into families where the paper is not now received
and holds good only till June 18th. Send us ten
ceuts and we'l see that you receive the BANNER
twice each week for three months.
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The Tariff managers are confronted
with new danger. In catering to the
Sugar Trust they have made discrimi-
nation against German sugar, and now
the loss of the German markets, secured
by the Harrison administration, for our
agricultural products, meats, etc., is
threatened.
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A large party Of foreign laborers who
have been working in this country are
on their way back to their European
homes. They claim that better living
can be secured there than here under
present circumstances.
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CO.,

CO.,
Are constantly adding fresh nov
elites to thelrsStOCk 50 that their
assortment is always excellent.
India Silk-.What is more COM
Portable, stylish or desirable.
They are certainly indispenSa-
BILE in any lady'S wardrobe. We
can show a very choice line of
these goods in all the popular
prices, 49C, 69c, 35c and 81. Light
and dark grounds.
We are also showing special
values in Black India, 2S-inCh Is
cts, usually sold at ST. Also, q
full line from 49C to S1.25.
Fancy TaffetaS in all the latest
styles. Very pretty COmbina-
tiOnS selling freely at 69C to $1.5O.
Black SilkS-.Summer weight as
well as the heavier grades. We
keep only the kinds that we can
recommend for wear.
Crepe finish plain India for
graduating dresses; soft and
beautiful, 24-inCh 59c.
Black MOireS in great variety;
all the latest styles, SOC to So.
Ripple Antiqne, Mirror and Fran.
CaIse.
COlOred MOireS 81 to $1.5O. A
good assortment of COIOrS on
hand and new ones constantly
arriving. Silk Department,
)G, Y, {. 0IIAcEFNRIISH 2r0
Corner Broadway and Third st.,
Troy, NY.
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THE BANNER.
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRI
DAY AFTERNOONS.

Entered at the Bennington Post Office as
second-class matter by G.. A. PIERCE & CO..
Publishers.l
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During a recent trip to this country
the Earl of Meath was so impressed with
the display of the stars and stripes on
many of our school houses that he has
donated fifty pounds to the London
School board for the purchase of flags
for their school houses. The earl was
an observing man, not mere enthusiast,
for he noticed while in this country, that
some school boards wished to inculcate
divided patriotism by flying various
flags along with the stars and stripes; so
the condition of the earl's gift was that
no flag save the union jack should be
used. The school board SO heartily ap-
proved the patriotic purpose as to appro-
pirate additional money for flags, all
agreeing that patriotic sentiments were
of real value to the national defense.
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l 2. CUTLER, DenUlst.
Successor to Or. S, B. Pike.
BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK

OOs
VTNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
Il Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction Of business from 10 O'Clock
Q. 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
LIST and July 1st and if withdrawn will be added
o principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
AQpon il.
oans solicited upon real estate and undoubted
persS Spnal securities.
A. B. VALENTINE, President,
i. Z, GIBSON, Vice President
7. H. DEWEY, Treasurer,
& W. 4ARMAN, Secretary,
TRUsrE&s-A 3. Valentine, d. W. Harman,
Oiin Scott, 81 T. shurtleff, E. Gibson J. R.
Judson John Robinson.
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The tabernacle at Greene and Clinton
Avenues, of which Rev. T. Dewitt Tai
mage was pastor, was burned Sunday
The fire was discovered shortly after IL
o'clock, just after the congregation had
been dismissed from morning service.
DR.. Salmage was in the church talking
with friends when the fire was discover
ed. The flames spread with almost the
rapidity of Tightening and the sparks
few in all directions. The greatest ex-
citement prevailed. All the people liv-
ing in the Hotel Regent, adjoining, were
just getting ready for their dinner when
the fire was discovered. They fed from
their apartments, leaving everything be-
hind them. The tabernacle and Hotel
Regent were completely gutted. No
thing remain but the walls. Ats o'clock
portions of the rear wall of the tabernacle
fell. The total loss is estimated at over
81, 100000. The loss on the Hotel Re-
gent, including the building, paintings
and guests household goods. will
amount to about 100000. The loss ON
the tabernacle is about $4OO. 900, and adj
joining buildings are reported to be dam
aged to the extent of S5O.OOO Ills said
the hotel was insured for $500, 900.
1t is supposed the fire was caused bv
spark from one of the electric ligbt wires
behind the organ in the tabernacle.
This is the third tabernacle burned since
1872, the first being IN December 1872.
and the second October 1889.
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Vermont Odd Fellows have raised
$4,000 for the erection of an Odd Fellows
home. Rutland is making an effort to
secure the building.
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The New York Press published a
page article yesterday giving what it
calls a full and true account of the Demo-
cratic surrender to the sngar trust. 1t
says the terms of surrender were dictated
by President Havermeyer of the trnst;
that its acceptance by the administration
was taken by Secretary Carlisle to the
finance COMMITTEES; that rise of 30
points in sugar stock was promised:
that the first person to receive the sugar
amendments aside from those engaged in
writing them was the representative of
More Schley, counsel for the trust;
that the sugar amendment was originally
presented in Mr.. Carlisle's hand writing;
that much of the gold shipped now is to
pay for sugar purchases and that a vast
ly greater amount will be taken; that the
Sugar Company is contracting for the en-
tire sugar product of Cuba, Porto Rico,
and the British West Indies. The story
presents a multitude of alleged details,
giving names, dates, and circumstances.
Dunn's circular of last week Satur-
day, says: "The textile manufacturers
are not improving in position or pros
poets, for while orders do not increase.
uncertainties in regard to labor grow
more serious. The working force shows
much unwillingness to accept for an
other season the wages which were tenn
porarily adopted in order to have works
reopened after last summers suspension.
The apathy of buyers in cottons is re-
flected in further decline of print cloths,
although some qualities of goods have
advanced slightly. Sales of wool again
drop considerably below those of the
same week last year. Though orders
for woolens are far below the probable
requirements for the next season, few
manufacturers are bold enough to make
up goods in advance of the demand,
while clothiers are extremely cautious
The dress goods department has much
the best of the business, though its pro-
duction is considerably smaller than
usual"
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DEATH ON THE DESERT
THE SAD FATE OF TWO ENGLISH
PROSPECTORS.
Their Bodies Found Between Ph1nix
and HarquA Hala-Both Died OF
Thirst-A Dying Mans
Letter.

PHOENIX, Ariz., May 1.-Two men,
William Rogers and William Mcdonald,
English prospectors, were found dead S5
miles northwest of Phoenix, near Col
lins' we'll. The bodies were four miles
apart, and both died OF thirst. The
men were bound for Harqua Hals. Rogers
had written two notes. one to his father,
William Rogers, Bresge, Churchtown,
England, saying: II remain your loving
son, William Rogers, dying for want of
water. Do not griege for me, mother.
am dying. Send to Telluride, Color
ado, for my trunk. My partner will go
ON to Haroua Hala. Name, Bill McDon-
aid. Key to my trunk in pocket"
Four miles further Mcdonald was
found and buried on the spot. He was
identified by a Wells-Fargo letter Of
credit from the San Francisco Office to
their Office in London. England, for Is
pounds 8 shillings. in iavor OF Mrs. Con-
atanco Hoskins.