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The Portland daily press., 1894-12-07

CelIulOid I
Ware. In charminger shapes p;
than ever were seen g
before.
Hand Mirrors. m
bevelled plate glass which gives you back a al
comfortable satisfied picture of yourself. ~
Manicure Sets. *
White, Amber, Red Onyx and other colors,
3 piece sets, SO cts, piece sets: 80 cts; ST
piece sets, % Cts; : piece sets, $l.o0.
Toilet Sets. -
Beautifully. embossed with exquisite dt
figures in relief of birds, human figures.
leaves and flowers.
We suggest that you call and ex-
anime and select early as the assort- wi
ment is complete now.
Moreover when the crowd and
rush is in, confusion prevents intelli- Bi
gent selection.
Baby Rattles.
~ ooiiuioiu, Wuolesonle anu nice s.
for the baby.
These rattles have whistles attached, IS ct
''' soon Roxas
Euar,, ,,ott,, shado &c n;nL b,,o T.
amber, white, etc.
Prices 81 l-2 Cts, 80 cts, 62 l-Z VI
Gus.
lloAl. Eases. "A
oio uoiu anu oCher coiors' SIX -
plush nj
ribbon trimmed $40 N'
Cravat Casas of
A beautiful nresent for n GENTLE
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FAMOUS EXPRESSIONS.
Origin of Some of the Common Sayings.
Curious DeviatIOns.

Origin of Some of the Common Sayings.
Curious DeviatIons.
''He was as mad as halter" is phrase
often used to indicate that person has
been very angry. But why should hat
ter be more addicted to anger than the
tailor or the shoemaker No one can tell,
and consequently the phrase has no intel
ligent meaning if taken as it reads. The
original phrase was mad as an after"
the last word being the Saxon for adder"
which gave it sense, as the adder is sup
posed to be always mad and ready to sting.
MAD as March hare' is another much
used phrase The hare is not reputed to
be ferocious at any time. Those who have
given information respecting the hare as
sert that in March the animal is perfectly
wild and shy. Consequently the phrase
can have no meaNing unless a sarcastic
allusion to ones lack Of spirit and cour-
age.
One often hears "he's dead as o door
nail, " yet it is probable that most Of those
who use the pkrase cannot tell why door
nail should be any deader than any other
nail that is made of metal. 1t is explain
ed, however, that the doornail in earlier
times was the plate on the door upon
which the old fashioned and now unused
"knocker' struck to arouse the inmates
Of the house. AS the plate or nail was
struck many more times than any other
nail, it was assumed to be deader than a
nail struck only when driven into wood.
"All talk and no CIDER is an adage
which is said to have originated in Bucks
county, Pa. A party was mbled to
drink barrel of superior cider, but the
elders of the assemblage engaged in pol
itical discussion, which lasted so long
that some who were less interested in pol
itics than cider withdrew on the plea that
the invitation was q trap to get them to
listen to q political talk rather than to
drink cider. One Of them said it was
"all talk and I'D cider"
ITO take tho cake' had it's origin in the
cake walk in which colored couples partici-
pated, the prize being cake. Hence any
one who does thing conspicuously well,
or, sarcastically and more usually, one
who fails, is said ito take the cake"
"a little bird told me" is an almost uni
versal adage, based upon the idea that
this ubiquitous wanderer from the van
tage OF the upper air spies out all strange
and secret things and tells them to those
who can understand. Thus in Ecclesi-
astes x, 90, Course not the king-no, not
in thy thought-and curse not the rich in
thy bedchamber, for the bird of the air
will carry the voice. and that which hath
wings shall tell the matter. New York
Advertiser.
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The complexion of the political coun-
tenances down in Georgia is such Just
now as to remind Hoke Smith of word
that rhymes with his front name.
1t is a relief that the New Bedford
strikers have found terms that they deem
it best to accept. 1t is to be hoped that
Fall River will follow suit. With cold
weather coming on apace, the pauper
funds of both cities very low, and the
general lack of employment, there was
danger that keen suffering was in store
for them this winter.
Catarrh. The best remedy is Ponds En-
tract. For old and obstinate cases, use
Ponds E1tract Catarrh Cure, 75cts. and
Nasal Syringe, 25 cts.
We notice that prophecies of "a hard
cold winter to come are to be found in
he columns of Democratic papers.
The State of Colorado needs all the
encouragement possible. The old time
motto of pixies Peak or Bust has
been changed to read "Waite's scalp or
disaster"
The poor Mugwumps are screwing
up their courage to meet the expected
letter from the White House exhorting a
united Democracy to flock to the banner
of Dave Hill.
-Ex-Gov. Russelps' famous tent-fold-
ing speech would have been more elo-
queht than that which he actually de-
livered at the late convention. And
there was quite as much truth in it.
If the Massachusetts, Democrats turn
out to the polls no better than they
turned out to the convention. Governor
Greenhalge's plurality will be almost big
enough to justify motion to make it
unanimous.
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"ABour GOTHAM"

George Thatcher's New Playa
Passing Show of Comic Events in
New York Daily Life.-The We'd
ding of MinstreIsy and Farce
Comedy a la tuxedo"
George Thatcher's Minstrels and Farce
Comedy Company will appear at the
Opera House next Saturday evening in
the first production in this city of his
new minstrel farce comedy, about
Gotham" AS the title suggests the
story deals with the comical experiences
of would be sportily inclined novices in
the Metropolis. The two principal roles
of the play are two residents of Zephyr
Lake who journey to New York on
pleasure bent. Their ineXperience of
Gotham's temptations to just such seek
ers of amusement leads them into any
number of comical scrapes and exciting
adventures, made serious to them by I'll o
fact that their better halves, alarmed by
their rather suspicious excuses, conclude
to follow them. In these principal roles
Mr.. Geo. Thatcher and MI. Carroll John
son, find opportunities for the exercise
of their very best comedy talent. The
play also offers excellent opportunities
for the display of typical New York
characterizations, all of which natural
personalities are in the hands of capable
and clever people. Mr.. Theo A. Metz
and his band and orchestra of 10 men,
bers will furnish the musical numbers of
the play as we'll as give open air concerts
on the day of the performance.
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What is

CastOra Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t harmless substitute
for ParegOrc, Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor
1t is Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years. use by
Millions of Mothers. CastOra destroys aIIays
fevershness CastOria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles constipation and fatulency.
CastOria assmilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
tOria is the Chdren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
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ESTATE OF ADDIE L. FAY.

Notice of Settlement and Application for Distrf-
button.
STATE OF VERMONT,
District of Bennington, 90
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Of
fee in Bennington, within and for said District on
the Sth day of October A. D.. 1894
Present, Donald p, Hurlburt Register.
John V. Carney, executor of the estate
of Addie L. Fay. late Of Bennington, in said
district, deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance and
makes application for 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 session
thereof to be held at the Probate Office aforesaid,
on the 2Sth day of Oct. A. D. 1894,
for hearing and decision thereon; and.
it is further ordered that notice
thereof be given to all parties interested, by
publication Of the same three weeks successfully
IN the Bennington BANNER, a newspaper published
at Bennington previous to said time appointed
for hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and show cause, If 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, DONALD p HURLBURT. Register
A truL copy OF the original record,
Attest. DONALD p. HURLBURT, Register.
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The Wonder of Healing
Cures Catanh, Rheumatism, NGu-
raIiga, Sore Throat, Piles, Wounds,
Burns, Female Complaints. and
HemOrhageS of all kinds.
Used Internally and Externally.
Used Internally and Externally.

This remarkable curative has now been before
the public for fifty years. No article however
meritorious, could exhibit better record. 1t is
supported by the medical faculty as a standard
article, and quoted in the standard medical pub
locations of the day.
No family should be without PONDS EX-
TRACT. II is a ready and sure physician and will
accomplish all it promises if the direction for its
use are carried out.
II is no 'cure all. " though it has a very extern
sive range Of action. The long list of ailments it
relieves and removes all proceed from but few
sources and can be summed up in the words IN
PLANTATION and HEMORRHAGE,
The wonderful sympathy existing between
PONDS EXTRACT and the human organism is
shown in the fact that whenever there is an in
famed condition PONDS EXTRACT arrests it at
once and enables Nature to do her work without
interruption. Then, again, its marvellous power
in stopping Hemorrhages has won for 1t the
most grateful praise of thousands who have been
cured and many whose lives have been saved
through its wonderful healing power.
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Prof. D. M. BriStol'S Wonderful
Horses.

Our readers should not forget that on
next Monday evening these remarkable
animals will begin two nights engage
ment at the Opera House. Matinee on
Tuesday. One of the features of the
matinee will be free pony ride fof the
children. The following is from the
Pittsburg Dispatch: The horses be-
longing to prof. D. NJ. Bristops company
are great deal brighter than many Of
the human actors that an unkind fate
permits to torture the public.
Comparatively speaking, Prof. .BristOIs
horses are variety horses whereas most
equine performers belong to the legiti-
mate drama. The trick mule Denver's
antics are most laughable, and the tricks
performed by the other horses are many
of them new and all amusing. The horse
Sultan is the star of the troupe, but
there are several wonderful intelligent
animals beside him."
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Ashamed.

"Why," they asked the summer girl,
''do you still linger here at the seaside2"
Because" she sadly answered, ~
haven't the face to go home"
They took note of the freckles ON both
sides of her nose and the deep tan on tho
end thereof and felt that she was right
Detroit Tribune.
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An illustration.

do you think" said the intellectual
young woman. that there is any truth In
the theory that big creatures are better ma.
tured than small onesf"
Yes, " answered the young man, II do.
Look at the difference between the Jersey
mosquito and the Jersey COW. Life.
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Castoria.

"Castoria IS 30 we'll adapted to children that
recommend it as superiort prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
iii So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
sour physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert.
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPENsARY,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres,
urray Street, New York City.
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Htendjn6purchasersof PONDS

Hotendin9purchaSerSo PONDS
EXTRACT cannot t0be too much
pTeCGUtiOU to prevent substitution.
Some druggists, trading on the
popularity of the great Family
Remedy, attempt to palm off other
preparations, asserting them to be
the same as" or "equaL to !"
PONDS EXTRACT, indifferent
to the deceit practiced upon and
disappointment thereby caused to
the purchaser so long as larger
profits accrue to themselves. YAL-
nays insist on having PONDS
EXTRACT. Take no other.
SOLD IN BOTTLES ONLY {;
NEVER BY MEASURE. Quail
ity uniform.
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Purify your blood, tone up the system,
and regulate the digestive organs by TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sold by all
druggists.
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Naval salutos TO the flag are as old 90
the time of Alfred the Great.
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HEMORRHAGE.

Troy, N. Y, Feb. Goth, 1892
Eight years ago was sick with hemorrhage
of the kidneys and could receive no permanent
help, although did receive help for short time
only from two doctors. A gentleman. Mr.. Wiki
inson, recommended Ponds Extract to my father
and said he would try it if he were me. l did,
and as consequence have had no hemorrhage
in over seven years and know 1 am perfectly
cured of it. 1t has been helpful for other com
plants also.
ARTHUR E. BACTLETT,
No. ISL River Street.
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Castoria.

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren- Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good eject upon their children"
DR. G. @. OsaooD,
Lowell, Mass.
"Castoria Is the best remedy for children of
which an acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them TO premature graves"
rt Dr.. J. F. KNcHEIoE,
Conway, Ark.
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BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK.

TINE Bennington County Savings Bank at the
l. Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction of business from 10 O'Clock
3. m. to o'clock p. m, Sundays and Holidaysex-
cepted.
Interest to depositors 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 LIST, and if not withdrawn will be added
principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
upon il.
Loans solicited upon real estate and undoubte
personal securities.
A. B. VALENTINE, President,
l. E. GIBSON, Vice President,
G. h. DEWEY, Treasurer,
&. W. qARMAN, Secretary,
TRusTEEs-A 3. Valentine, Il. W. Hartman,
Olin Scott, j. T. Sburtlef, E. Gibson J. Z,
Judson John Robinson
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DE-. 3. G. JENNEY. Dentist,

IJIV' d. o q EIFINI I DtHLINJ'
SUCCESSOR TO DIR. J. N. SCRANTON.)
- Is prepared to perform all operations in Dent
stry in thorough and workmanlixe manner. Per-
ect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases submitted
o 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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/ 2. CUTLER, DENTIST.

Successor to Or. s. B. Pike.
Al operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices
My aim will be give entire satisfaction to all
cases submitted to my care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without 0ain when desired.
Office Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
37tf Vermont.
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w. b. SHELDON.
A ttorney and Counsellor at Law, ana SoIici
"A tor in Chancery. No. 307 Main Street
Bennington, Vt. 19tf-82
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G. II. DARLING.
A rToRNEY ATLAw.
"A Office over First National bank,
44tf Bennington. Vt,
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Business Dirrttorp.

MARY PARTRIDGE, M. D.
OFFICE AT RESIDENCE,
" 442 Main Street.
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The Centaur Company II Murray Street, New City
The herald., 1894-12-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

WEDNKsDAY. Dec. 8.
Holland to E K Lamberger-Part lots I,
2, 3, Westla ke Park trt; $4,000.
F A Gibson to g J Anslyn--Lot 233, Grider g.
Dow's Adams street trt; $4O0.
Jones to " McGArvey-Lot 8, blk 180,
q Axe to Thornton-Lot 2. blk rs. Po.
mona; $3.50.
r Kohler to W Fishers 10 it lot 1ol.
Oline, sheriff. to First National bank-Und
2-3 int lot cor Main and First SITS; $4,000.
EGardner to y N WiIham-Lot &, Bell & Ma
comber trt, Pasadena; $175.
CEBrooks to 9 W Nitham-Lot 5, So me tract
as above; $4,000.
Q 5 smyt tn to L steward-Lo. % blk A.
Painter & Ball tract, Pasadena; $275.
ME- Rasmussen to g H Peck, jr-Lot 4 blk
Peck's sub San Pedro; $75.
"a Tallmdge, jr, to Alexander-Lot 13
blk F, Bonnie Brae ttact: $l675
w NJ staats to his wife-Lot 81, Visscher's
sub blk J, San Pasqua! tract, rassdens; $40.
M Roblssn to L Potts-Lot 2 blk G, Ellis
10 Prince to A U Johnston-Lots 13. IA, Is
and 1G blk 13. Highland Park tract; $40.
ia Mossin to J A Rivers-Lots 2 and blk
L Harris to g ] BaIi-sW 4 iot 8 blk 13, ords
survey, being an Spring st bat Fifth aud Sixth
' II Iosee to ] A starkcy-Lot 20, earbutt trt;
NV Horn to J McInerney-Lot IL. blk 25,
Elec Rv. Hmstd Assn trt 5000
san Pedro Electric Light and Power company
to W 8 Wright-Lot2 2, blk 66, Healey's survey,
San Pedro: grant.
d V Eckert TO NJ V Horn-Lot IL, blk 25, Elec
Ry Hmstd Assn trt; IS.
K c Dosbyshell to his wife Lot 4S, sub lot 1,
blk 81 Fl y; love-
Cline, sheriff to A Sikes-S15 E% sEA W 25
acres NRl4 sec 35, 4 g, r IA WI 1896. 81.
SWilliams te Frye-N% lot 38. Legge's
over trt; $5.
II ] Olaig to NJ E Davis-Und 1-16 lots to 4,
sub blk 10, San Pedro: 81.
&c Salisbury to NJ Conley-Lot II Bronson
trt: $1,000.
SUMMARY
Deeds. ds.......................... IS
Nominal. .......................... IL
The herald., 1894-12-06
"FAILED.D
Failed Of the goal which once had been 7

Failed Of the goal which once had been my
aim,
Tho distant port for which once had sailed
think the craven words above my name
Must be, "He failed"
Failed to achieve tho vision and tie quest,
The self forgetting and self sacrifice;
Failed to attain the heritage of rest
Beyond all price;
Failed to retain the birthright, having sold
For passing pleasure lnd from fear of pain,
Paying the wage Of Gods eternal gold
For timely gain;
Failed of the purity that purges sight,
The faith that nourishc9 with daily bread;
Failed Of the hand that reaches through the
.light
To guide our tread;
Failed, having laid his hand upon the plow.
SO soon to falter and so soon to tire;
Failed, though tho God Of life may even now
Save as by fire.
However bright lifes afterglow may flame,
II storms retreat that have SO long assailed,
I think the craven words above my name
Must be, "He failed"
Arthur l.. Salmon in Academy.
The herald., 1894-12-06
cHOLLY'S CONTRIBUTIONS.
Bits of Gotham Gossip Picked Up In Sacred
Precincts and Whispered Outside.

Bits of Gotham Gossip Picked Up In Sacred
Precincts and Whispered Outside.
lam requested to DENY in capital
letters that any matrimonial engage
ment exists between Miss Odette Tyler
and Mr.. Howard Gould, and to assert
that the Sc, ooo ruby is token Of friend
ship only.
Howard Gould Is engaged, but only
in building 90 rater to take abroad
to try to retrieve the evil fortunes OF
Vigilant.
Mrs. Bradley. Martins return home
will be awaited with all the more inn
patience since it is known that she has
bought the diamond crown of the un-
fortunate Marie Antoinette
This is no evidence that Mrs. Bradley
Martin has lost herthead. because the
tiara industry had really become too
| common.
Almost every other woman in grand
tier box at the opera house has been
wearing a tiara boom-de-ay, as these
costly headpieces are irreverently called
A crowned head will be novelty.
1t is not often that we associate feats
VI 6bIcuStu Will uOUl5ul6u VI COutlueus
tai Europe except in regard to their
tenacity in holding ON to American heir
essese
Yet II seems that we have been enter
tanning veritable Samson in the per-
son of the very agreeable but by no
means muscular looking Count Hadik,
who spent tho summer in Newport aud
is going to spend the winter in NsR
York
At an exhibition given at one of the
clubs the other day he astonished the
company by swapping chains as neatly
as one breaks off an engagement these
days, by ''putting up'' $50 pound dumb
bells and by tearing in two three packs
Of cards held together.
have seen some very peculiar tricks
with cards performed by foreign noble-
men, but never one that exoelled this
! AS Count Hadik is also said to be one
| Of the best pistol shots in Europe. there
seems to be every prospect that he will
complete his American tour unmolested
and unharmed. -Cholly Knickerbocker
in New York Recorder. -.
The herald., 1894-12-06
Mess pork-Per Dbl. $12 oo@lz.1o.

Mess pork-Per Dbl, $12 O0912.10.
Lsrd-$6 s7i5
Short ribbs-sides, loose, $6.GO0e1O
bhoulders-Dry salted, $5. 500p5. 62Iz.
Short clear sides-Boxed, Sc. 81 1S0D6. 90.
Whisky-Distillers' finished goods. $l. % per
gallon.
On the produce exchange today the butter
market was steady; creamery, 14125c; dairy.
120G22c.
Eggs-5teady at 13021c.
OTHER GRAIN MARKETS
LIVERPOOL, Dec Close: Wheat quiet
demand moderaie; No. Red Winter, 6s I'd ;
do Spring, 5i I'd: No. l hard Manitoba, 5s
"a; No. California, 5, sgd. Futures firm
December, 5s Id; January, IS 1l4d Februa.
ry, 5s l Id; March, 5s sd; April 5s l3<d; May,
5s 2l4d.
Corn-Spot. firm; futures opened quiet, with
near positions fsrthings lower and distant
positions ar.hing lower; business heaviest
on early positions; the market closed quiet;
American mixed, 5s: Dece Der, 5s January
Is 6l9d February, As sgd; March. As 515d
April, As SGD; May, IA sd.
Flour-Dull demand moderate; st. Louis
fancy winter, IS Sd.
Hops-At London Pacific coast) 60 15s
BAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.-Wheat, strong; May,
$l.05L
Bsrisy--Firm; December. s6Nc; May. s2%c
Corn-$1.25.
Bran-$l3.5O.