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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS !
FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Among the new publications just from
the press, received this week at the Ban
ner Stationery Store, are:
Rider HaggaTd's people of the MIST"
Rose Carey's "The Old, Old Story"
Mrs. Humphrey Wards 'Marcella;" S.
Barring GOuld's kitty Alone;" Mrs
Burton Harrison's "a Bachelor Maid;"
Charles Egbert CraddOck's His Vanish
ing STAR" Mrs. Elephants "A House in
Bloomsbury" Margaret Deland's Phil
ip and His Wife," Mary Halleck Foote'S
Occur D. Alene;" Captain Charles
Kings Under Fire." Anthony Hopes
THE Prisoner of Ieuda:" and others.
ton, history and poetry, in cheap and
expensive bindings. Juvenile books.
Select now. Banner Stationery Store.
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Horsemen, Take Your Choice.

VIM. II. Frear & Co., owing to the re-
cent warm weather, are stocked in horse
blankets, sleigh robes, ETC., and to re-
duce stock will give you grand oppor-
tunity to purchase Horse Clothing at as
tonishingly low prices. 500 stable blan-
kets 69c each. 1000 surcingles, padded,
13c each. 100 street blankets 75c each.
so gray Japanese wolf sleigh robes $3.50
100 lib. extra size street blankets S1.29
each. so black Japanese wolf sleigh
robes, green plush lined, SAT each. 200
genuine 5-A stable blankets $l.15 each.
100 heavy leather halters SOC each. so
Baker" plaid stable blankets S! .25 each.
25 A wool street blankets 50 each. 100
black Japanese wolf sleigh robes, lined
with dark green plush, So So each. This
robe is extra size, measuring 54x66
inches. What would be more appropri-
ate for Christmas gift to husband,
brother or gentleman friend, than one of
the above articles? All mail orders will
receive prompt and careful attention at
FreaT's Troy Bazaar.
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A misunderstanding Book.

Every business man ought to read
dollars And Serse," a money-making
book by Nath'l G. Fowler, Jr., the lead
ing expert on business and advertising.
IS chapters, illustrated with 100 plates,
presenting every style of effective adver-
Jisements, with examples of reading no.
tees, circulars and headlines. 1t tells
the plain truth about advertising and ex-
poses ineffective methods. Anv reader
of the BANNER who will send check,
postal note, or postage stamps to the
value of twenty-five cents to The Trade
Company, Boston, Mass, will receive
the book by prepaid mail.
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How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, O.
We the undersigned have known F. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST Il TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c.
per pottle. Sold by all Druggists. Tes-
timOnials free.
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Don't Forget

That DR.. Hart will be at Library Hall
until Monday Dec. oath, so call and con-
suit him before it is too late. He has
cured thousands of suffering people and
and if you are in pain he can cure you if
you give him a chance. A grand free
entertainment every evening, and Satur-
day evening large extra show without
any lecture, come and enjoy yourselves.
DR.. Hart's Office hours are in the hall
from in the morning until u M, from
2 to 5 p. m. Consultations and advice
free to all
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

IB@An exhibition and sale of hand
decorated china, will be held in the par
lor of the Putnam House, commencing
Monday Dec 18th, at 9 o'clock, a. M,
and continuing until Tuesday evening,
Dec. 18th, by Miss Stewart, of Worcester,
Mass
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

IB@W. n. Severance has fine aSsort-
ment of sterling silver mounted Belts,
tiers; also Watches, which he offers at
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

10 Single tickets for the Impett Con-
cert in the Congregational chapel, Tues
day evening, Dec. 18th, will go on sale
Saturday morning at the insurance Office
of John V. Hall e. Son. Admission 80
cents.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

GB-Nearly 700 quire boxes of writing
paper from 10 to 80 cents per box and
several cases of writing paper in quarter
ream boxes-new goods at the BANNER
Stationery Store, This is by far the
largest line shown in Bennington
County.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

gB- In cold weather use the clothes
wringer. If out of repair T. S. Plumb
will mend it. 23l Silver street. 64t2
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Wanted,

Experienced operators on ladies circu-
lar ribbed knit underwear. Address
John T. Guiltinan, POI Columbian
House. 43tf,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

GB-Ladies' l5year, gold filled, Wal
than or Elgin Watches, Sl2, for 30 days
at HeaUh's, BANNER block. G0*tf
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

IrWanted :-Music scholars. Ne,
England Conservatory method taught
Apply to Mary L. Rawson, 3l5 Elm S
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

IB@Three ounce winding, Wal
than or Elgin silver watches, $3.50, for 30
days, at Heath's, Banner block. j6t5*
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

rB-Gents' 20 year James Boss or Fay's
gold filled cases, with Waltham or Elgin
movements, SAD for 80 days at Heath $
1908
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

GE@Buy choice pears and table apples
of 4. S. Plumb, 23l Silver street; about
thirty varieties. 64t2
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

GB-Fifteen year gold filled, IS size
Waltham or Elgin, stem winding
watches, Sl2, for 30 days at Heath's.
5Rt9&
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-12-14

Especial bargains in millinery for
20 days, commencing Dec. 18th, at Miss
g. S. Reyes, 81 West Main street.
cctON
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1B-Note Fred N. Squire's advertise
ment in another column of Holiday
goods. His assortment is better than
usual,
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Boarders Wanted.

At the Plaisance, Pleasant street En-
tire house, newly furnished Terms
reasonable. Mrs. G. A. JUDD. G6t4
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DIED..

HULET.-1n White Creek, N. Y, Nov Goth,
Of heart disease Aaron Hulet, in the Goth ye ar Of
his age.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

Holiday Goods
At C. d. Gibsons Drug Store. GGt2
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no RENT-Several desirable tenements. Pos
l session given immediately. WILLIAM <
HAWKS. al
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z r T. A R S b A Y
BRIC-A-BRAC.

before history Bazaar has large and vars
exhibited Christmas
in
receiving wish
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

Pm tired Of iufant prodigies,
Now tell me are not your
I'm tired OF weather prophecies
That always miss their cue.
I'm tired OF buying goods marked down,
way down their cost below;
VI building lots outskirting town
That double value so.
Pm tired Of ladies who remain
minated from sheer choice
or maids who sing, yet plead and f9ign
To have indeed no voice;
or girls who never novels buy.
So classical are tbey;
or youth just home from college high,
Who knows 1t all-his way.
I'm tired Of seeing ballet twirls
By girls whose sons can vote;
Os seeing fluffy golden curls
That peroxide denote;
or clerks who know before | ask
The very thing want,
or woud-be friends who meath the mask
Of oluhtness hurl the taunt.
Pm tired of fatal accident
by gun unloaded quite
or tonic. surely "heaven sent,
That puts all ills to flight;
or drivers and Of motor men
Who never look my way;
or him who borrows just n ten,
And quite forgets to pay.
I'm tired Of hearing old friends prate
Ger days perfection fraught;
or never hearing, lose or take,
OF rattle tickets bought.
or all these things. and many more,
I'm tired as tired can be-
And Rs all rhymsters are bore,
| know you're tired Of me.
NeW orleans Picduttne.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11


This is an age OF diseuehantmentl |
With the march of time the idols of tn .
past are crumbing and falling to dust.
Great thinkers OF the day are con-
stantly destroying the cherished le-
gends Of past ages and are reducing
highly tinted lines Of history to cold.
matter of fact statements, and are in
many other ways rendering pointless
the most thrilling efforts of the truth
full Jameses" of other centuries
The assertions that Shakespeare did
not write Shakespeare. and that Chris
topher Columbus did not discover
America and that Barbara Freitchie
did not wave the flag at Stonewall
Jackson at fredericksburg, are now fol-
lowed by the announcement that Joan
Of Arc was not burned at the stake.
The brave individual who has thus
dared to cast a shadow of doubt over
this most delightful number Of Sunday
school library literature is one Adolphs
Smith. According to Smith, the Maid
Of Orleans was an ordinary person not
entitled to any more credit than one of
Coxeys angels of peace. He insinu-
ateS that Joan was plain fanatic; that
she cut no figure as fighter and that
instead Of being burned at the stake
she married and settled down and be-
came matron in household devoid of
glory.
This propensity Of sages Of the pres
ent to destroy the bright legends Of the
past is certainly discouraging. In days
of youth we have gazed with deep ad-
miration upon the portraits Of Joan
seated on white horse at the head of
her army clothed in a shirt Of mail,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11


Among the great majority Of persons
who attend base ball contests, in Scran.
ton as we'll as elsewhere the principal dc.
sire is to sec good, clean, sharp playing
by well balanced mines under circum-
stances conducive to wholesome recrs-
alton, The gambling element is al
most wholly weeded out Of the grand
stand in this city; and it will only be a
question of time when the grand stand
umpire, whether in press box or on
bench less favorsbly situated fer honest
criticism, will have to abate himself
and keep his too-ready and too-volu.
minous knowledge under better con-
troll. In purely local view Of the base
ball situation, therefore, things look
roseate. even if the local players were
somewhat dilatory in getting down to
business.
The great danger In the State league
at present is encountered in what is
aptly summed up as dirty ball play
ing" There is altogether too much of
ruflianism and conspicuous vulgarity
in the game, taken as whole, than is
wholesome for the amusements future.
In games in which certain club par.
ticipated, one player one day hit the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11


This years commemoration Of the
Wyoming massacre on July 3 prom.
ises, from present indications, to be
exceptionally enjoyable. Judge Syl-
vester Dana, of Concord. n. H., is TO
deliver the historical address; and his
widespread renown as polished aud
scholarly orator assures an effort
worthy OF the time and theme. Fol.
lowing Judge Dana, with brief re-
marks supplementary to the regular
oration, Dr. j. r Boyle and Sidney r.
Miner will speak Ten-minute bio
graphical sketches Of l.. D. Shoemaker
and DR.. II, Hollister, both Of whom
were active members aud at varioui
times vice presidents Of the Wyoming
Commemorative association, will be
read, and the musical numbers inter
yening will, as usual. be appropriate
and inspiring.
The association is exceptionally for
tunate this year IN its official organize
ton The mere mention OF the names
and positions sutices to commend 1t ~
uncommonly strong Calvin Parsons
is president. Among the vice prsIiden;s
are Gsrrick NJ. Harding. sheldon Reyn-
olds, William l.. Conyngham. Benjamin
D0rrance and Charles A. Minor. Tho
secretary, DR. FC johnson, il justly
celebrated for bis historical researches as
well as ,or his efficiency and success in
contemporary affairs; while 10 George
H. Baker, rs corresponding secretary,
Or. Harry Hakes as treasurer. and VIII
liam A. Wilcox as Librarian, the asso-
citation has members notably couspicu-
ous In the intellectual life Of the
Wyoming valley.
Il Is to be regretted that the general
tendency Of educated Americans IL n OF
more marked In the direction Of local
historical research Careful study
Of the ties Of lineage aud inter-
woven biography, and familiarity with
the receding past Of hls home comma
nifty make Of any man, however liberal
and steady by instinct and disposition.
2 broader and truer citizen. There 10
something In such an inquiry which
puts the student in better touch with
human nature and into kiudlier accord
with contemporary events These an
nual commemorntions at Wyoming on
Massacre day would perform an inval-
uabls service to N0rtheastoru Peansyl-
vania II they did nothing more than
direct attention to the wide field OF in
viting research connected with u single
episode Of the battle FOR independence
Being also most enjoyable g. mere pas
times, they are doubly valuable and
doubly worthy OF the publios active
interest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11
SCRANTON. MAY II, 1894.

IT TOOK good many years OF hard
work to convince the American con-
gresS that piracy was not less disreput'
able in tho book trade than on the high
seas, American playwrights, no less
than American authors. deserve legal
protection from transforming pirate
managers who steal their livelihood at
honest labors expense. The delegation
of dramatists which wants congress TO
do its duty in this matter should not
be long kept in uncertainty as to the
result of their petition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

IT'S ALL very we'll for Mr.. Balfour
rs leader Of the English opposition, to
declare enthusiastically in favor OF the
rehabilitation OF silver by international
agreement That means fresh embar-
rassment to the Liberals whose pres
ent chief was. until reosntly, related
by marriage to the greatest gold bug
family in Europe But It is quito
another matter to procure the needed
international agreement. Tho man
who can effect this will have large
claim 10 universal gratitude.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11
Has lh. Tsrla D.bn,. R.aeh.a ThI,r

'IT TTUW"TT IWTVTTI
Professor Wilson, is this your bill' Is 1t
yours and do you love it stll' Or is 1t
rather bitter pill that you must swallow,
although it Eill' Come, tell MS truly and
say it slow II you ever expected it thus to
grow' Do the schedules still suit, whether
high or low, and do you expect 1t to be- a
go' No wonder Is II your health is bad, that
your legs are weak and your face is sad
no wonder that nothing can make you glad
when Of such bill you are called the dad.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11
The Modarn Flood.

Sprinkle, sprinkle, oh thou cart,
Whib we wonder at the art
Which enables you to make
OF each CROSSING one small lake.
--BuDdlo Courier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11
He'd Better Act oniokly

INWUUtIpNIu ITtsS.
If ii is pertinent to the occasion, we
would suggest that General Harrity get
out habeas corpus that he may be-
enabled successfully to locate the remnant
OF his party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11
To Electric CITY Businsss Men,

An advertisement may be compared to
the electric current. The newspaper is
the switchboard. The advertiser is the
operator. When the advertiser would
electrify the public he manipulates the
switchboard. and the powerful current
which he 80 thoroughly controls enlivens
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

umpire with the ball; the next day an
other player hit him with his clinched
fist, and the third day the umpire was
mobbed and, it is reported, had to
alter decision to save his life Lastly,
with the State league season little
more than one week old, we have the
manager Of third club refusing to
play out the schedule with fourth
club until the playing members of the
latter can be taught to behave like
gentlemen, at least while within the
view of respectable audiences.
No pastime can prosper upon such q
plane as this. The State league cannot
last if it proposes to tolerate rowdyism.
It has to be admitted that at least two
of the umpres under salary from this
organization are incompetent and an.
noying; but no action OF an umpire on
the peaceful side of assault with intent
to kill can justify the ruffianly tactics
and the foul talk that have unfortun.
atelY become common incidents OF ex-
citing games in certain cities in this
circuit, The game as a public amuse-
ment must be disinfected and reor.
ganized, else the decent part of the
public will have little to do with it..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

Robinson rs making good fight, but be
thinks 10 is too much 20 expect tho east.
orn end OF the state 20 get everything
We OF tho west are entitled TO the second
place on the ticket, even ii tho ceograph.
ical claim 10 all that / can boast or
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

The REQUEST Of Richard Croker to be
relieved of the detailed work connected
with his management of the Tammany
machine, combined with the common
report that this willy sachem hopes to
induce Oscar Strauss to be the Tam
many candidate for mayor next fall,
in the hope of divSrting the gathering
storm of Rutagonism to his corrupt
sway, indicates that he is not so little
affected by public sentiment as he tries
to have it appear. There is certain
claim on our admiration in the shrewd-
ness with which he forssees that this
is not likely to be his kind of year, po-
litically; but oven this low cunning
cannot escape the popular wrath that
is slowly condensing over the head Of
Bill Tweed's pupil and successor. the
present uncrowned king of Manhattan
island.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11
No TfifiinR Matter,

Wen not worry DER the peaches,
But our mirth must surely stop
When fear this country reaches
For the Georgia melon crop.
--Wdshinpion Epst.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

Colonel Boyd, the poet politician Of the
Luzerue uuterrlngd, concludes scathiug
broadside nt the Rhore boom with the
cruel pororation: "Garmau's bicycle is
only built for one, and he Is pushingit at a
fast pace He Jncet Rhoae.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

THE RE-NoMINATIoN of President
Judge Thomas J. Clayton, of Delaware
county, is unfortunately clearly fore
shadowed by the detailed returns of
last Wednesdays primaries. Consid-
ering the character Of the opposition,
Judge Clayton's denomination would
obviously be public misfortune. He
has been repeatedly accused by trust
worthy witnesses Of practices and poll
itical associations which no reputable
voter would care to endorse. His vic
tory will mean the defeat OF pure
methods and the humiliation of citizens
who had hoped for the cleansing
of perverted bench. This victory, by
all accounts. is not sober indorse-
ment OF an intelligent majority but the
contribution of grateful corruptionists
proffered over the PROSTATE form OF
justice and fair play. If the Republi-
cans OF Delaware county should decide
that Judge Clayton does not fairly rep
resent the party and should either re-
fuse to vote for him or choose an inds-
pendent candidate. it would be a
wholesome rebuke to methods that no
honest man can or dare sanction by
voice or vote.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

ITS deemed significant hy some that
after Lucius Rogers Of Kane, tho cAndi.
date Of the northeastern group far socTC-
tary of internal affairs. had emerged no M
o. prolonged consultation with senator
Qlly a. Washington, the other day he
admitted that % looked like Hastings.
Lyon, Myliu, Ia'tA Grow and Hnd.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

Republican primaries will 10 held on
Saturday in Allegheny, Dauphin. Tioga
and Washington counties, aud they Will
practically close up the state convention
rauks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

L isa curious evidence OF the utter lack
o. bottom 20 the Pennsylvania Democracy
90 this time that tho suggestion u pos.
sib'o candidacy IN opposition 10 Hastings
Is no sooner made than there Is some dis
grGntod Bourbon faction reAdy % rear up
with gIibbAug protest The objection
that tho Butler Herald raises against
Colonel Il Bruce RickottA Tor instance, Is
that Do parts bra namc N the middle
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

Tho various Republican clubs u Harris
burg, who VIII next september boz called
upon o. entertain the annual convention
~ the State League Of Republican clubs,
have organized Tor that hospitable purpose
by tho election Of senate Librarian Miller.
chairman. Major John ". simpson, vice
chairman, CAptain John II. Campbell,
secretary, and District Attorney Dct.
weller, treasurer, A permanent e1ecutivo
committee was appo.nted. An effort viii
be- mnAa TO make A. Wilson Norris, n
young lawyer Of that city, one Of tho vice
presidents of the league. and resolution
looking 20 that end was unanimously
agreed to- Mr. Norris was chosen 20 do.
liver tho address Of welcome 10 the du,c.
gates 10 the convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

Novelties never cosse Now w0 are
Culni 20 chronicle tho organization Iu
Crrwtord county oi on Association for
the Promotion oG a Pure Ballot aud an
Honest Count Tha, thero IS field i1r
political publication ip Crawford county,
90 both parties win not bo disputed by
anybody familiar with tho ius and outs.
Tho question Is how this dali can boz COW
cred ty 40 organization which seems 90
have exhausted most of l,s energies on its
long name
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11
BRIEF JoTTlNGs OF POLITICS.

The proposed Henry Clay league of Re-
publican clubs, which originated In Potts
vile, Is getting on famously. A permaU-
eut organization Of club No has just
been effected, with roster Of members
representing many moving powers In
Schuykill county politics. This Is the list
Of officers: President Capt d. G.. Hen.
ming; vice presidents, Gen. J. X Siegfried
John StrutherS Philadelphia; Col II. =.
Thompson, John +. Gressang, Col j. q
frick; secretary, Charles \. Snyder; fin.
ancial secretary, Capt. J. Frank Werner.
treasurer, j. X. Seigfried; moderator,
Daniel Lewis vice modyRtor., William $.
SAscfcr. C.. X. Acker, $ g.. Collins, c. II.
Hazard and G.. A. Berner. The initiation
feo is s. meetings are held twice each
month and any Republican voter il eligible
To membership The idea does not con-
tlict with the state league Of Republican
clubs, but Will DO a valuable supplement
90 thnt earnest body.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11

After the foot ball Is over
After the field is clear
Straighten my nose and shoulder;
Help me to find my ear.
81 Louis HumOrisi
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-11
THAT TIRED FEELING.

the community and often shocks or even
kills q compe.itor