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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-01-19

In order to obtain accurate data as to
the decrease in business during the last
half of 1893 as compared with corre-
spending period Of 1892, r. G. Dunn &
Company addressed circulars TO several
thousand merchants and manufac-
turerS. The returns received indicate
the actual condition Of business. In the
textile industry returns were received
from so manufacturers. showing an ag-
gregate business in 1892 of sos, ,244.758.
and in 1893 of $56, 253, ,79S, a decrease in
the latter year equal to Al per cent. In
woolen manufactures, mems wear and
dress goods, the decrease was 46S per
cent; in carpets, 51.4 per cent; under
wear, All per cent. hosiery, 292 per
cent; Gotten goods, 81 per cent; silk,
43 per cent. mixed goods, 25.6 per cent.
1t will he noted that the carpet industry
has suffered the most, and next to that
comes the woolcn industry. In other
industries the decrease shows an average
of 299 per cent. One feature is that
groceries show an increase of l per
cent it being the exception to the rule,
and accounted for by the reason that
the people had not been 81 much
pinched as to change their method OF
living, except in cutting off the luxuries.
The heaviest decrease was in the East
ern States, in the manufacturing sec
ton.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-01-19

What makes America so good mar
kct that all the world longs to break into
it? The wages and the payments for
labor both of brain and muscle. If you
reduce such payments, can it help still
further reactng upon all our products?
This question needs no answer. The
country at this moment is learning the
lesson of the interdependence of indus
tries, AMI the railroad employe, dis.
charged because the factory and the
mine send no products to market, hardly
needs TO be further taught that county
with one set Of industries out of joint
can no more rejoice in it's remaining re-
sources than man with broken leg can
be happy over the whole bones in the
rest Of his body,-ExSpeaker Read.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-01-19

Those who read our report of the late
banquet in Burlington, where such emil
Fuller, Gen. Henry, exGOv. BarstOw, ex-
Lieut.. Gov. Woodbury., ct al. spoke,
will appreciate this note from the Green
Mountain Press "a meeting was held
in Burlington last week under the name
of Commercial Travellers Association,
which was attended by two commercial
travellers, and host of newspaper men,
farmers, politicians and cranks." Bro.
pressiCn: "A crank who got left in the
deal"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-01-19

In the face of this magnificent tri-
umph, it is now proposed to call a halt
in the industrial march, ana turn the
column backward over the deserted and
disastrous pathway leading TO Free
Trade. The command has already been
given, and CONSERVATION has taken pos
session of all our people, The record of
this single years disasters stands with
out parallel in the history of our coun-
try. Fifteen thousand, five hundred and
sixty business failures, seventy three
railways, aggregating 91,s79 miles, and
representing untold millions of property
gone into the hands of receivers and to
bankruptcy. Our mines and our facto-
ries are closed; smokeless chimneys
stand like monuments above the graves
of dead industries, while an army of the
unemployed is tramping the streets beg
ging for bread. Yet the half has not
been told. The record of this years
industrial and individual suffering, re.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-01-19

cents per dozen, and straw from 80 per
cent, to the free list. Hay from 81 to
50 per ton; potatoes from % cents to 10
cents per bushel; apples from 25 cents
per bushel to the free list: bacon and
ham from cents per pound to the free
list; meats of all kinds, prepared or pre-.
served, not otherwise provided for, from
25 per cent, to free; and lard and tallow
are also made free.
The foregoing gives an indication as
to the assaults made by the Wilson bill
upon the protection provided by the Nc
Kinley bill for farm products.
If it is possible to discover any bene-
fit that such legislation can confer upon
the American farmer, we should like to
have it pointed out.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-01-19

AprOpoS to the military instruction in
schools, we find the following EXPIRES
sion in the Century, from ex-President
Harrison: athletic sports have their
due, perhaps undue, attention in most
of the colleges and high schools; hut in
the graded schools, within my obServa-
tiOn, exercise is casual and undirected
None of these exercises or sports is.
however, n substitute for military drill {;
and some OF them create n new need for
it. A good oaTsman need not be erect
or graceful; good arm and plenty of
wind meet his needs. The champion
'cyclist is not apt TO have square shOul-
ders. The football captain is so padded
that safe Judgment can hardly be
formed as to his natural 'lines;' but a
good leg and momentum seem to me-
non-expert-tO be his distinctive parks
In baseball, the pitcher seems. to an
occasional observer, to have parted with
all of his natural grace to endow the
curved ball. A military drill develops
the whole man, head, chest, arms and
legs, proportionately; and so promotes
symmetry, and corrects the excesses of
other forms of exercise. 1t teaches
quickness of eye and ear, hand and foot;
qualities men to step and act in unison;
teaches subordination; and, best of all,
qualities man to serve his country.
The flag now generally floats above the
school-house; and what more appropri-
ate than that the boys should be in
structed in the defence of it? 1t will
not lower their trademarks in their
book recitations, l am sure. If rightly
used it will wake them up, make them
more healthy, develop their pride, and
promote school order. In the Centen.
NAL parades in New York, in April,
1889, the best marchingI saw was that of
some of your school children. The
alignment of the company front was bet
ter than that of the regulars, or even the
Seventh Regiment"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-01-19

Said Congressman James Sherman of
Utica, to me on the cars the other day:
81 have petition thirty feet long which
| am taking to Washington. 1t con
tains 200 names and is protest against
the Wilson tariff bill. OF these 1,20O
names, at least 500 are Democrats who
voted for Cleveland in 1892. 1t is signed
by residents OF ward in Utica where
Cleveland lad majority of 227, when
he ran the last time. This ward con-
t'ins WOODEN mills which before the tar
if discussion broke out paid $1,000
every month in wages. They now pay
about 81, ,200.-Mail and Express
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CONSIDERATION OF BISHOP HALL,

CONSIDERATION OF BISHOP HALL.
Arrangements for the conservation of
Rev. DR.. Arthur G. A. Hall as bishop of
Vermont, which takes place in ST. Paul's
church, February I'd, are being rapidly
completed. On account of prior en-
gagement, Bishop Williams of Connecti-
cut. the senior bishop of the United
States, will not be present. The conse-
orator Will be Bishop Neely of Maine,
and the co-consecrators, Bishop Niles of
New Hampshire, and Bishop Lawrence
of Massachusetts,. Bishops from eight
States are expected at the service, but it
has not yet been decided who will
preach the conservation sermon.
Admission to the church will be by
ticket. The tickets will be assigned to
the parishes in the State upon basis of
10 per cent. of their cOmmunicant lists.
This will fill about 430 of the 800 sittings
of the church. Gov. Fuller and staff are
expected to attend as well as other
prominent men from all parts of the
State.-FTee Press.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-01-19
This is the way our Democratic friend

This is the way our Democratic friends
have of (no0 seeing the Handwriting
on the walr': 1T appears that many of
the mill hands who have gone to the
cOmpany's office and voluntarily signed
petition against the Wilson bill, have
then gone home and written private let
ters TO Mr. Wilson informing him that
voluntary is to be taken in a Pickwick-
ian sense" Just wait until these sign
ers have an opportunity to vote
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TROY, NJ. Y.

The new move will have a tendency to
still further increase the strength of this
beneficial society. The integral prinoi-
pie OF Odd Fellowship is a stated weekly
and funeral benefit. 1t does not dis
pense charity, as such, but takes care of
Its sick, buries its dead, as a right due
the member; and duty devolving upon
its membership
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THE BANNER.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10. 1894.

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matter by C. A. PIERCE & CO., Publisher.l
Terms. $3.50 per year, strictly in advance
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UNPRECEDENTED !!

The sale Of the Long Fall Back introduced by us has been
simply marvellous Day after day the sizes have been broken
and although we have added new lots constantly il has been
impossible supply the demand This morning. for the first
time l" month"; will be able to show conDIete line Of
sizes aS all prices
The evening world., 1894-07-09
Dog Chcwed III, FIpy.r

RofkAWAI BEACH. July ,--Jar'es Smith oil,
Hi East Th!iiaenth street. New York Guy. wbi'.
sah1pE in front OF tho bar IN Kruss's Hotel. a,
seaside. Yesterday. was attacked by K7i,ss
eI.ck dog 1hs animal caught Smith by The risht
sxha ana neariy ehewed on the fourth niger.
smith wteStled with the dog and Kuss eomins
TOE behind the bar. caught the animal, which
vas froihinS from IL mouth, and locked It up.
The evening world., 1894-07-09
CAUGHT IN A TRAP,
Witness Fell Victim to the Law
yers Shrewdnesu

In certain case of damages for false
Imprisonment the plaintiff had been a
ment. suspect!ng her Of theft. her EN-
ployers. procured a search warrant and
went with policeman to her apartments,
i, there the goods they, be-
However. they were unable to idnetify
Quilted says the San Francisco Argo-
$4,000 for false imprisonment. The
woman took the witness stand and Judge
Barrett arose to Gross-examine her.
your acsussr brushed past YOU as YOU
room"
Yes. sir was the reply.
Giles which they claimed to be theirs, and
which they accused you OF having
stolen?"
"Yes. SIR"
Intensely earnest and dramatic.
Then. madam. Of course OH the instant
OF that accusation. at the very second
woman. Wee " thief : You YOU tn nd eE,
denied the charge and boldly asserted
your innocence; you did that, surely.
didn't you?"
The woman hesitated The way the
question had been asked implied that the
lawyer desired, for his own purposes,
an affirmative reply; She glanced from
MN at tilt jury tlcH AT neT lawyer,
and In an uncertain tone, said:
Moo. don't think l did"
What? You didn't? Why not?
II scorned to answer them"
He had caugat her.
That's ALL" he said.
The plaintiffs attorney called another
witness but Mr.. Barrett interrupted and
said to the Court
us II necessary, sir. for this case to
proceed? This woman says that although
she was innocent she made no denial OF
this terrible charge when. with the goods
exposed before her. sac was accused OF
having stolen them. Did not that fur
nish reasonable ground OF suspicion?
l move that Your Honor dismiss the
case
"A, shrill cry arose from the chair in
which the plaintiff sat.
Hes tricked me! He's tricked me!
did deny it, she almost screamed
Let her go back to the stand" said
her lawyer; lets have the whole story. i"
But the Court said no. The woman
confessed to perjury and her testimony
must stand. The case was dismissed.
The evening world., 1894-07-09
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Fruit Dealer Eouclk's Wife Meets
with IL shocking Death.
Especial Ia The Evening WORLDLY

especial To Inc Evening NOF!u.)
,RlDGEFIEI-D PARK, n. j., July O.
Mrs. Loucks, wife of Leland l.. Louclis.
of the fruit commission firm of Loucks
& Smith. 80 Park place. New York. was
struck and killed by a New York, On
tario and Western express train at 30
clock this morning as she was cross
ing the West Shore tracks here to take
Il train for New York.
The unfortunate woman was hurled
SO feet and her death was almost instan-
taneous. The tracks of the New York,
Susquehanna and Western and the West
Shore railroads run parallel here and
the Ontario and Western trains run
over the West Shore tracks. Mrs.
Louclls. in her haste to cross the West
Shore tracks to reach the Susquehanna
train, failed to notice the Ontario and
Western train which came rushing on
furiously.
Word was instantly sent to her hus-
band in New York, and he arrived in
liidgetield Park ON the 1l.20 train from
New York. lie had been informed that
his wife had been taken sick, and his
grief at the discovery of her shocking
death was heartrending.
The evening world., 1894-07-09
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Two bodies Identified as That Of
Missing Charles GAM.

CAMDEN. n. j.. July 9.-Patrlck ker-
win and d. p. Armstrong were placed on
trial in the Gloucester County Court at
Woodbury. this morning on a charge OF
numbering Charles GAM. CAM was a
livery stable keeper at Swedesboro. and
disappeared in Dec amier last. 1t Ia all
legged that GAM and kerwin got into a
dispute over drinks, and that CAM left
the saloon. and was followed by kerwin
ard Armstrong. CAM was not seen alive
after that. Three months ago body
was found in the creek at Blackwood.
Although the clothing on the body was
not that worn by CAM when last seen
alive. the body was identified by means
Of scars on one hand and peculiar for
nation OF the feet. The Coroner's jury
found that 1t was CAMS body, and rem
dered Il verdict that he had been muir
dered. The body was buried at the ex-
pense of Gan2s brothers.
A few weeks ,ater a body was found in
the creek at Woodbury.. On IL was cloth
ing answering the description Of TINT
worn bv CAM ut the time ne disap-
peared In the pockets Ecr, phJrrs
bearing CAMS name. This body was de-
clarcd to be. that of CAM. Another in
quest was held. and It was again found
that GAM had been murdered. The doc
tors declared the man was dead when
the body was placed In the water. The
wife of CAM buried this body
This mornings session was taken UP
In securing "A jury.
The evening world., 1894-07-09
GitEi;k HOME LIFE.
How the Modern Daughters of
Helen Dress and Dine.

Here is what the women of IIcllns
look Ike now, luld by D correspond
eat. "Inr W amtu wear short, ShaI elcgs
uSht skirts reaching d ilttlc above the
ankles, made Of the same material as
,hrir rugs, and "A short white tunic
made OF coarse serge. Their hair is
worn in a long braid, and to make II
reach past the waist they plat In horse
hair or black tow, and decorate it with
cheap coins, beads, or coarse. bright
Cottuns. Greek children are prutty,
and 80 are the very young girls. but
VIXEN they step from CHILDHOOD to We
manhood they soon lose all their good
looks. The women toll not, neither DO
they spin. They arc as lazy AZ the mon,
ana seem To- have no higher iJ1a Of NE
'har lying Ia m" sun and drink ing
r,H"n ur cold nner Tho food r. .
'r.-. between t,"rtudn and Gg.nk Thu,
w.nl b. !lr.h ard under baked, uTI
I II''nr .n HGIrunA liuru -uro,'s MIL.
Ir.i n.l"r -rls -plH IN" COW ~ not n,
H.l .N.yrtur "a Nth'ns hut r4nnl D.
H'n5 uf 'uH ~. h",ahflSti we've
srrNul I'm our rooas aui were severely
simple They consisted uf Erccn tea
with shcep's milk, black bread and tho
pure honey OF Hymettus. The honey OF
Hymettus Is not 50 delightful as IL
sounds. because the bees browse among
the strong-secnted asphodels. with
which the mountain is covered, and the
result Ia not appetizing."
The evening world., 1894-07-09
WAYLAID BY RUFFIANS.
Two Elizabeth Young Women Have
u Terrifying Experience.
Especial to The Evening World.

Especial TO The Evening "orld)
ELIZABETH, n. j., July 9.-While
Miss Rudolph, of this city, and girl
friend were crossing the Common, near
Williamson street, last night to their
homes they were attacked by gang
of roughs, who tried to assault them
Miss Rudolph had her clothes partly
torn off.
The screams of the young women
caused the scoundrels TO desist. and
becoming alarmed over the approach Of
some people to the scene, they took to
their heels.
Three officers searched until daylight
for the fellows, but as yet they have
not been arrested. The young women
recognized James Gaffney, an eX-cor-
vict. and Dug Reilly. another notori-
Gus tough, as two of the gang that way
laid them.
Miss Rudolph and her companion were
almost Frustrated by shock, but were
able, however. to appear in Police Court
this morning and swear out warrants
against Gaffney and Reilly.
The police arrested Edward Flood, who
had bAen with the gang early in the
evening, but had taken no part In the
assault. lie was fined 81 and costs for
disorderly conduct
The evening world., 1894-07-09
MERCHANT NOT IN COURT
So Judge Van Wyck Granted Her
Husband a Separation.
The Court Clerk Must Pay His wife
$40 q Week.

A,o,tar .a,
E>"otne' chapter was adueu 10 The
domestic troubles of Robert Merchant,
Clerk of the Supreme cou,, Drootiyn
toaa, 49,, ,,. 49, IT.
oN"9 an" ms WIFE, "'hhie' WHO mas
been arrested several times for being
intoxicated.
so, ,,,., - A., ,,
'oi"e time hSo Mrs. Merchaht sue'i
her husband for separation. alleging
that he had cruelty treated her Nor
chan. e,,a ..,o ,a,,,,, a..
eiah' hied an answer denying inc
charge, and alleging that her habits
were sucb That ,Ife with bor uos 49,,
-, "' ~
pieffah'' ne asked the court 10 grant
separation in his favor.
The case was on the calendar ,o-aav
.,.., -, -,
III 'i'ai peiore Judge van NSck' III
city Court. but when 1t was called Mrs.
Merchant defaulted.
Judge Van Wyck ordered the de-
PENDANT to give his evidence.
The evening world., 1894-07-09
HISTORY OF THE FORK.
How That Important Table Imple-
ment Came Into Use.


The fork was absolutely unknown to
the Greeks and Romans. who, for taking
their solid food. used their fingers, which
they washed in basins. The meats were
served cut in pieces of varying size, ard
each one divided the piece he had before
him as best he could with his fingers,
says Good Housekeeping.
In the middle ages the fork appeared
only as curiosity, and the use OF 1t was
not as yet the same as that to which 1t
Is now put. 1t was employed for eating
fruit or slices Of bread and cheese.
We find few forks figuring in the
treasury of John H., Duke OF Burgundy,
and Galveston. a favorite of Edward II.
OF England. owned. says a historian of
three forks In the middle ages. hut they
were never used for eating meat. At
this epoch they had but two tines. and 1t
is from that circumstance that is de-
rived their name Of fork.
Henry III. was the first to use forks
upon the table. He had a certain num-
Der of silver ones made, and the use of
the article spread very quickly at Court.
II must he added that such use was re-
as may be seen from the following pas
sage from satire upon the Court OF
Henry III: Firstly they never touched
meat with their hands. but with forks,
and they carried II to their mouth In
bending forward the neck and body upon
their seat. They took salad with forks,
for II is forbidden in that country to
touch meat with the hands. however
fer that this little forked INSTRUMENT,
rather than, their fingers shall touch
their mouth"
The evening world., 1894-07-09
WALKED THE STREETS ASLEEP.
MoClain Started for New York
While Lightly Attirtd.
Only Wore n Nirhtrobe When Arr
rested In "a Fcrry-IIousc.

Thomas McClain, twehty-t"o years
Old. Of l3l Kent street. vas Grt Hin"d tn
the Greenpont avenue station. Williams
burg, foi several hours this morning.
McClain IL Il somnamhulist. md a. d"
o'clock this morning he LETT his home,
attired only in "a night robe, and waIk"i
into the ferry house AT the foot oil
Greenpoint avcnuc, where ho asked FOR
a ticket TO New York
His wide, staring eye, warned the
agent that something wa wr7n7 ana.
thinking he had u maniac 10 dead with.
he dashed ont Of mis- OHIO" ana up the
street. shouting for the police, lie maj,
~ met an officer. and when 'hey reached
the fcrlyhous. Nctlliu was walking up
and down the waitinC-ro1n. but offered
no resistance when the uilicer led him
away.
After he had been IN ;h4 station for an
hour or SO MCChiT woke and. as his
relatives Corrubrratt mis- story, that he
is a victim of somurmbulism, the Ser
geant finally let hiNi go.
The evening world., 1894-07-09
DEAL STOPPED BY SCHlEREN.
COieys scheme 10 Sell Property
Nipped/in the Bud.

A real estate deal In connection
with the Twelfth Ward Park. Brook
Ign, by which Michael J. Coffey and
other politicians. It Is alleged, expected
to make n handsome profit, was prompt
" knocked in the head by Mayor Schie-
rem this morning.
After the big scandal OF last year In
coDnection with the Twelfth Ward Park
PURCHASE, by which Senator Coffey and
p. II. Flynn made u profit OF $4,000 from
the city. nobody supposed they would
again have the audacity to try to spring
n second chapter on taxpayers.
Every Brooklynite IL familiar with the
old story of the Twelfth Ward Park,
While Senator Coffey wa.s President OF
the Aldermen the Board authorized the
sS5 ns city If sEsHsy A tor the Pash
II was learned that the original purchase
price was $4,000. 1t was transferred to
=. ii. Flynn and then - his sister, under
her married name, and six weeks after
the original purchase SOLD to the city at
IL profit OF $4,000.
Some time ago the Aldermen pissed a
resolution TO have William street paved.
Last Monday Alderman GulfOyie had
another resolution passed. resembling nll
otncr resolutions relating to the paving
OF William street.
An investigation then revealed n
scheme to have the Twelfth Ward Park
extended across William street. and TO
do this 1t would be necessary to nur-
chase property owned by Senator COT
fey. Park Commissioner Sluer was OPP
posed to .nlarg!ng the park.
With the paving OF William street
Mr.. Couey was aware the park would
not be extended over his proper y.
Hence Alderman GuilfOyle's resolution,
Mayor Schieren thIs morning had a.
interview with Coffey, and Huilfoylr:
The Mayor plainly told Mr.. Colfey Chat
William street must b, paved. He the y
offered Alderman Gullfoyle the choice
OF rescirdlng his resolution passed last
Monday or having 1t vetoed. Mr.. Gull
foyle chose the former alternative. The
real estate deal Is now declared on fol
the present.
The evening world., 1894-07-09
BROOKLYN NEWS.
POLICE LOOKING FOR A GIRL.
Mercedes Rodriguez Missing Since
the Night Of July a
Her Parents Fear She Ia the Victim
@ of Foul Play.

The police of New York and Brooklyn
are engaged in a search for pretty Mer-
cedes Rodriguez. the sixteen year old
daughter Of Leandro Rodriguez. a whole
sale cigar dealer at S Cortlandt street,
who mysteriously disappeared on the
hight of July and has not since been
heard from. The girl lived with her
parents at 1888 Adelphi street, Brooklyn.
On Wednesday afternoon she left
home, saying that she was going to
visit two girls named Gould, living at
1S9 Hall street She said they might go
to some open-air resort. Accompanied
by the Gould sisters, she went to Timer
Park, where they spent the afternoon
and evening.
The Gould girls say they all left the
park at 10 o'clock. and arrived at the
Vanderbilt avenue station of the Union
E1svated Railroad one hour later,
ana ieit the train. The girls remained on
the cars until they arrived at the next
station: What became of the girl after
she si left the train Is a mystery WHICH
never reached her home.
Inc following day her parents became
greatly alarmed over her absence, ana
friends and relatives. They had not
gained any clue last night, and they
asked s,sseIn, the police to aid in locating the
Mr.. Rodriguez cannot account for the
girls continued absence, except on the
theory that she has met with foul play.
She never remained away from home be-
fore. The girl had two valuable rings
In her possession, one OF which was set
with twenty-one diamonds.
The cir! Is described as being sixteen
years. old. tall and thin. with sallow
complexion and large, dark eyes. She
wore a black skirt and basque. blue and
white waist, a brown hat, trimmed with
yellow flowers. and russell shoes.