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Curious Electrical Phenomena.

Petroleum spirit, or benzine, Is largely
used in the silk and wool industries and
in chemical cleaning" works as solvent
for greasy impurities. 1t is extremely vol
atile and infammable and has often been
suspected of being the cause Of those mys-
terious fires which occasionally break out
in works and factories where 1t is much
used The ignition of this spirit has now
been shown to be spontaneous" and to
be caused by electrical excitation. In Ger
tain states of the atmosphere, especially
when it is cold and dry, the spirit becomes
excited and exhibits sparks and flashes Of
light to the accompaniment Of cracking
sounds, and the ignition Of the spirit may
take place at any moment.
Kissling in Germany, recommends that
a small quantity of some kind of soap, SOL
uble in petroleum, shall be dissolved In 1t,
and maintains that this will prevent the
electrical excitation, even when so little
as 0. 2 to 0.3 is added. The use of soap in
spirit that is in state Of excitation al
ways averts the danger Of ignition. This
form Of activity in petroleum spirit is
never observed in moist or warm weather,
the conditions Of which tend to carry off
or prevent the manifestation Of electricity,
and the soap probably provides the neoes-
sary moisture, water being otherwise non
miscible with petroleum spirit Pittsburg
nisnatch
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

- The first Masonic funeral that ever &C.
CURED in California, took place in the
year 1849, and was performed over the
body of brother drowned in the bay of
San Francisco. An account of the cere-
monials stated that on the body of the
deceased was found a silver mark of
Mason, upon which were engraved the
initials of his name. A little further in
vestigation revealed to the beholder the
most singular exhibition of Masonic en-
blems that was ever drawn by the In
genuity of man upon the human skin.
There is nothing in the history or tradi-
lions OF FreenasOnry equal TO 1t, Beau
tifully dotted on his left arm, in red and
blue ink, which time could not efface,
appeared all the emblems of the entire
apprenticeship. There were the Holy
Bible, the square, and the compass, the
twenty-four inch gauge, and the com
mon gaYel. There were also the Mason
ic pavement representing the indented
tressel which surrounds it, and the blaz-
ing star in the centre. On his right
arm, artistically executed in the same
indelible liquid, were the emblems per-
tanning to the Fellow Craft Degree, viz:
the square, the level and the plumb.
There were also the five columns, pre-
senting the five orders of architecture.
In removing the garments from his body
the trowel presented itself, with all the
other tools of operative Masonry. Over
the heart was the pot of incense. On
the other parts of his body were the bee
hive. the book of constitution, guarded
by the Tiers sword-the sword point
ing to the naked heart; the All-Seeing
Eye; an anchor and the ark; the hour
glass, the scythe, the 47th problem of
Euclid; the sun, moon, stars and COM
cts; the three steps emblematic of youth,
manhood and age. Admirably executed
was the weeping Virgin reclining on a
broken column, on which lay the book
of the constitution. In her left hand
she held pot of incense, the Masonic
emblem of pure heart, and in her up
lifted hand sprig of acacia, the en-
blem of the immortality of the soul.
Immediately beneath her stood winged
Time, with his scythe by his side, which
cuts the brittle thread of life; and the
hour-glass at his feet, which is ever re-
minding that our lives are witherIng
away. The withered and attenuated
fingers of the destroyer were placed
among the long and gracefully flowing
ringlets of the disconsolate mourner.
Thus were the stirring emblems of NOR
tality and immortality beautifully blended
in one pictorial representation. 1t was
a spectacle such as Masons never saw
before, and in all probability. such as
the fraternity may never witness again.
The brothers name was never known
Masonic News.
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Pcrilous Mining.

The Carrara marble quarries, which ore
400 or 800 in number, are situated far
above the town in the midst Of the grand
est and most savage scenery. The soft
aerial hues which distance lends to the
mountains disappear on nearer approach.
The great peaks stand up against the sky
in fantastic forms. No trees or vendure
clothe their naked sides, no flowers grow,
no water flows to fertilize that soil The
5000 quarrymen who are busy here appear
as ants crawling on the vast hillsides.
The marble is quarried by dynamite.
Every moment explosions rend the air, and
huge fragments fly up as If expelled from
a volcano. Often the mine has to be placed
In the perpendicular face Of q precipioe.
Then the workman is lowered by q rope
and hangs suspended, like the samphire
gatherer, 'twixt earth and heaven. A
dreadful trade. About 100, 900 tons of
marble are annually exported, of which
most goes to America. The quantity is
inexhaustible.- English Illustrated Maya
ziOa
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Home and Abroad.

It is the duty of everyone, whether at
home or travelling for pleasure or bust
ness, to equip himself with the remedy
which will keep up strength and prevent
illness, and cure such ills as are liable to
come O4sn upon 9 all IN everyday , life, For
tonic, and to keep the blood pure and
less liable to absorb the germs of dis
ease, will be we'll nigh invaluable.
Change of drinking water often causes
serious trouble, especially if one has
been used to spring water in the country.
From few drops to a teaspoonful of
Hoods Sarsaparilla in tumbler of water
will prevent the water having and injuri-
Gus effect
Hoods Vegetable Pills, as a cathartic,
cause no discomfort, no disturbance, no
loss of sleep, but assist the digestive
organs, SO that satisfactory results are
effected in natural and regular manner.
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OF ISAAC RICE.

-
Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri-
button.
STATE OF VERMONT
Dist. of Bennington. IS.
In Probate Court, held at Bennington, within
and for said district, on the 4th day of August,
A. D. 1894.
Present. John V. Carney, Judge.
Robert NJ. Rice. administrator of the estate
of Isaac Rice, late of Bennington
in said district, deceased, presents,
his administration account for exami
nation and allowance, and make application for
a decree Of distribution and partition Of the es-
tate Of said deceased
Whereupon it is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred to
a session thereof, to be held at the Probate Office
aforesaid. on the 22nd day of Aug. A. d.
1894, for hearing and decision thereon; and, it is
further ordered, that notice thereof be Rven to
all parties interested, by publication of thee9me
three weeks successfully in the Bennington Il AN
NER a newspaper published at Bennington NE
vious to said time for hearing, that they may AZ
pear at said time and place, and show cause Y
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
A record whereofis ordered to be made.
True Record, Attest,
JOHN v. CARNEY. Judge.
A True Copy of the Original Record.
29+ Attest JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge
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Is it the coinaye of silver dollars which
is now going on without authority which
makes it so easy for Democratic conven-
tions to cry aloud for free silver and in
the same breath vehemently indorse
Cleveland?
"Since you take me to task so roundly
for my failings," said the physician,
somewhat nettled, ''let me ask why you
don't restrain your son. He CANDLES,
drinks and plays the races" ,,Ah, yes"
said the clergyman with sigh. eve
don't seem to exert much influence over
our own families, do we? By the way,
doctor, please convey my warmest sym
pathies to your wife and say to her l am
sorry she is still unable to find any relief
from her rheumatism. "-Exchange
Among the curiosites of Typography
prominent place must be given to the
recent achievement of Chicago paper
in the mixing up of head lines in most
startling manner. First there is an arti-
Gle with this caption:
THE CONDOR OF THE ANDES.
Albert Seaton BeIy of Kentucky Bears
That Distinction.
In another column, on the same page
of the paper in question, is this announce
ment:
TALLEsT MAN IN CONGRESS-.
Scars Far Above the Eagle and Reaches
Height of Six Miles.
Buffalo Commercial.
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OF DANIEL McE0WEN.

ENO1AIE VI DANIEL MCEOWENt
Notice Of Settlement and Application for Distri-
button.
STATE OF VERMONT,
Dtrict of Bennington,
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
Bennington, in said district, on the It'll day of
August, A. D., 1894.
Present, John V. Carney, Judge.
Harriet C. McEowen, executrix of the estate
of Daniel McEowen, late of Bennington,
in said district, deceased, presents her ad-
ministration account for examination and allow
ance and makes application for decree of dstri-
button and partition 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 23rd day of Aug, A. D.. 1894,
for hearing and decision thereon. and, it Is fur
ther ordered, that notice thereof be given to all
parties interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Bennington
BANNER, newspaper published at Bennington,
previous to said time appointed for hearing. that
they may appear ut said time and place. and
show cause, if any they may have, why said ac-
count should not be allowed, and such decree
made.
record whereof is ordered to be made.
A true Record, Attest,
JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
A true copy Of the Orgna Record.
29-t Attest. JOHN V. CARNEY Judge
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OF What Is .cpee Comb. Composedq

Bee comb, or beeswax, the material of
which the honey cells In the beehive are
composed, is wax produced by system
of chemistry carried ON in the wax peck.
cts" which are located in the abdomen Of
all working bees. tbs a peculiar substance
and is said to be analogous to the fats of
higher animals. Originally it was sup
posed that this wax was taken up in an al
most pure state from the flowers by the
bees, but recent experiment carried on by
the leading botanists and chemists Of the
world oonclusively proves that the bee Is
capable Of celebrating his peculiar wax,
although confined to diet purely saccha-
rine In it's nature.-St Louis Republic.
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RICH M EN-.
How They Become Rich, and Re-
main Wealthy,


main Wealthy.
heard good story that brings out
Russell Sage's laying up-for-a-rainy- day
hobby. 1t seems that Russell seldom, #
ever, misses the directors dinner, spread
every day in the Western Union building,
after which he is not averse to an mex
pensive cigar-and just here it is not
amiss to suggest that Russell should
smoke tobies, which would furnish his
tobacco solace for the small sum of
three-for-fve, which is just in his line.
While at the cigar stand fishing around
his not at all fashionable costume for the
requisite coin, an acquaintance arrived
and planked down fifteen cents for an
imported weed. The cunning old ma
nipulator of the destinies of Wall street
lambs saw an opportunity here to make
turn in the cigar line. Producing a
dime he laid it beside the acquaintance
fifteen cents, and then suggested to said
acquaintance to order two for quarter.
AS the brand the gentleman wanted re-
tailed for fifteen cents straight, or two
for quarter, the foxey Russell secured
fifteen-center for ten ceuts. This is a
lesson in economy, so there's no use say
ing anything about the other side of the
deal.-Cor. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The story was paralleled, for fact,
in Troy recently, and by a broker, too.
Sam Morris asked a neighboring finan-
cier to take cigar, and they each select
ed one from ten cent box marked "thTee
for quarter" Sam planked down the
twenty cents, and turned to leave,
whereupon tho broker quickly passed in
a nickel, saying. "We'll make it three
for a quarter and stuck the extra "ten-
CENTER in his pocket. Is it any wonder
that Wall street and Trojan financiers
wax wealthy?-Troy Press.
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THE HOME OF THE MUowUMP.
An International Hymn.

An International Hymn.
My country, it's of thee,
Sweet land of liber tee,
OF thee l sing.
Land where the wheels are tied,
Land where industries died,
And to the English side
Took rapid wing.
My native country, thee,
land TO which paupers flee,
Thy name l love.
] love thy Cleveland frills,
my no-trade tariff bills,
Thy Greshams, Smiths and Mills,
Born from above.
Let music swell the breeze,
Democrats, TO your knees
And swell the song.
Let those who brought this fate,
Their medicine take straight.
And three years longer wait
To right the wrong.
Our father, Grover c,
Mogul of misery,
To thee we sing.
Bear with us. if you can,
But, if not, like a man
Say you don't care a snap
For anything.
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The capitol at Washington has cost more
than $50, 900, 900. 1t covers 8K acres, the
dome is BOT feet high and 1876 In diameter
and is exceeded in size only by st. Peters
in Rome, st. Paul's in London, the Inva-
hdes in Paris and st. Isaac in St Peters
H,,,rc,
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Madagascar is nominally under French
protection, only, however, to keep the
English from getting 1t. A French resi-
dent general, with small military escort,
resides at the capital.
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The official recognition of Hawaii
closes chapter in American affairs to
which not even the most abject cuckoo
organ is not likely to point with PRIDE"
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VERMONT CENSUS FIGURES.

The compendium of the Eleventh Cen
sus, just issued, contains many interest
ing statistics concerning Vermont.
From the figures relating to State debts
for 1890, it appears that the total school,
m unicipal, county and State debts, less
sinking funds, amounted to S3,7S 1878.
This makes the Indebtedness per capita
81. 80, and less than that of any other
Now Erg'and state. The dcht Of tho
State of Verm ont, less sinking funds,
is given as $14S, 4l6, or 40 cents per cap
tia. The cash and productive assets of
the State Government at that time was
1858, POO. The value of all mineral pro-
ducts in 1889 was $5,674, 022. The num-
Der of church organizations in. 1890, in
the State was 904; the number of church
edifces, S02; the total value of church
property, S4,643, 800; the seating capaci-
ty of the churches, 237 900, and the num-
Der of communicates, 106,315. The total
foreign-born population in 1890 was A.,
O8S, of which number the Dominion of
Canada furnished %, OO4; ireland, $50;
England, 3,51S; Scotland, 1,730; Ger
many, SIT; Sweden, $40; Italy, AS;
France, IT'S; Russia, 1873; Switzerland,
70; Denmark, IS; Chin 80, and Portugal,
30.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-03

The Musical Courier CNew forlO OF
December 9th contained the following
..Nr Walter d. Moses. formerly of Ken
mond va. and still interested at mat
noint IN the liquidation Of his business
is now fully Installed IN his new position
Win the Lyon Il Hcaly house. MI.
Moses particular lire Will be In connee-
lion with the Peloubet reed pipe organ,
with which instrument be has had several
years familiarity. He will also make
business trips in connection with this line
of goods. and as the business in this line
is constantly on the increase. he feels that
he will have a much better chance nan
In the field In which ne has been formerly
working
MIR. Moses says his father is in charge
~ his Richmond business. where there Is
also left a working force. but mat he
himself was not satisfied with the limited
field for business IN that locality. and also
that the slowness Of his collections and
the long distances 1t was necessary 70
travel TO extend his trade were discourage
ing features"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-03
PAYING ~DIvIDESDs.
A Day In which tho Capitalist was En-
gagged in Clipping Coupons.

Yesterday was dividend-day I'm most OF
the banks and financial institutions OF this
city. and according 10 the popular idea
the capitalists spent the day with a long
pair Of shears amputating coupons from
a long list of dividend-paying bonds.
II speaks well for the careful manage
ment Of the Richmond institutions that
they are bile in the face OF such a dis
astrous year to pay the usual liberal SEMI
annual dividends at the beginning OF the
next year.
The following institutions advertised
the payment Of dividends yesterday I'm the
Times:
The Virginia State Insurance Company,
3 per cent.
Guarantee, Building. Loan and Trust
Company. 4 per cent.
Home Building Company. 4 per cent.
Citizens Bank OF Richmond, 3 per cent.
First National Bank, ) per cent.
Old Dominion Steamship Company, 3
per cent.
Granite Building Company. 4 per cent.
Richmond. fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad. $50 a share.
Richmond and Petersburg railroad. 3 l2
per cent.
Petersburg Railroad Company. 9 per
cent.
Peoples Building. Loan, and Trust Com
pany. 4 per cent.
The Merchants National Bank, l-2 per
cent.
The planters National Bank. 5 per cent.
The Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Company. Z per cent.
The city Bank OF Richmond, 3 per cent.
The Savings Bank Of Richmond, 8 per
cent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-03
WEDDED IN PENNSYLTdNIA.
Albert +. HUNT. of Richmond, Marries
Miss Hathaway.

The following is from a Chester pa
paper Of a few days since:
st. PauIs Protestant Episcopal church
held a fashionable audience last night,
drawn there TO witness the nuptials of
Miss Georgiarna Bartram Hathaway. Of
GA east Fourteenth street. this city. 10
Albert Frederick Hunt, of Richmond,
Va. The church was prettiiy decorated
with palms.
The ceremony was performed by the
rector, Rev. Francis NJ. Tate. The bride,
who was given away by her father.
Hiram Hathaway, Sr., was attired I'm a
lovely white satin trimmed with Duchess
lace. 4 handsome pearl and diamond
breastpin. the gift Of the groom. flashed
from her dress. She carried a prayer
book.
The maid Of honor was Miss Lucy Hath
away. the brides sister. The brides
maids were Miss Mary f.. Hunt. sister
Of the groom. and Miss Madge Ward, the
latter the daughter Of Hon. william
Ward. They carried a prayer-book with
silver marker and wore white %Organdie.
The best man was Walter II. Williams,
OF Richmond. Va, and the ushers were
Hiram Hathaway, Jr.. and William Hath
away, brothers of the bride, Emmett
Sncpnefd, OF ibciilohu' Nds an" b'Nl -
II. Bryan. J. Frank Turner, and Joseph
l. Shirley. classmates of the groom at
the PENNSYLVANIA Military Academy,
where he was formerly "A student.
After the ceremony, which took place
al : o'clock. a reception was held at the
residence OF the brides parents, on east
Fourteenth street. from 1870 TO 10 o'clock
when Mr.. and Mrs. HUNT started on
their wedding tour. The presents, when
were very pretty and numerous were
displayed in an upper chamber.
Upon their return from tne money
moon Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt will reside in
Richmond. Va, where the groom Is Il
rising architect. A.
Among the guests present from the
home Of the groom were. Albert l.. liurtt'
Archie Williams. and Miss Sanger hunt
other guests were present from Media
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New horA'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-03

on Friday night about o'clock, while Mr..
William Fad. who resides at No. io north
Twentv-fourth street. was passing down
NJ street between T~wenty-seVentl n
Twenty-eighth. he was accosted by 4
negro man. who tried TO draw him into
conversation. Falling IN this the negro
demanded his money. The negro attempt
ed 10 catch Mr.. Fad. who grabbed MIN
in the collar and tried to hold him Off.
The negro drew a knife and inflicted a
painful wound in Mr.. Ead's cheek. lie
also cut him In the hand. The affair was
reported TO the police for the first time
YESTERDAY. Mr.. Fad described his assal-
ant as follows: About five feet eight
inches high: gingerbread color heavy set.
4 gentleman standing on the corner OF
Twenrv-seyenth street witnessed the as
sault and ran TO the rescue D. gave
chase. but the negro eluded his pursuer
and cscaTed.
Mr.. Fad is an inoffensive gentleman
and highly respected. lie was at one
time engaged in a clerical capacity al the
Chemical Works.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-03
Another Assignment.

G. Marks and her husband. A. Marks.
nled a deed Of assignment in the clerks
office Of the Chancery Court yesterday.
tanning Sol. J.. Bloomberg as trustee.
The liabilities are estimated at about
so00. and the assets, the value OF which
is not given. consist Of the contents OF a
clothing and furnishing goods store at
500 east Main street.
After an Inventory Of the goods convey
81 has leen taken. those goods shall be
turned ever to Bernstein. Cohen & Co.. OF
baltimore. which were by them consigned
to G.. Marks under their invoices OF Octo-
bor 3lst and December 9Th.
ont OF the proceeds Of the sale OF the
rest OF the goods the following claims
shall be paid: All legal fees, etc, and 500
10 Sol. l.. Bltomberg for professional SER
vices. all taxes. rent, etc.
The following creditors shall next be
paid. Bernstein. cohen & Co. Of Balti-
more. y7s.g5; Havenrich. Trounsteine &
Co. Of New York. Sfii.y; 4. Levy q Co,
OF New York. sl3l.75; II. Fisher, of Rich
mond. 500. II. Fisher, Swi.l5iso.
Any other creditors shall be paid pro
rata