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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12
Grover. the Fisherman.

Grover the Great, the world renowned
economic sage, the lone fisherman of
Buzzard's Bay and the daring and in
trepid hunter of the Dismal swamp. 1t
was through the dark and noisome re-
cesses of this swamp, the favorite hunt
ing ground for Grover, where once was
heard the deep bay of the bloodhound in
pursuit of fugitive slaves who were seek
ing to escape the cruel lash of their
Democratic masters. The names which
designate the favorite resorts for recrea-
ton and pleasure of Cleveland are sig
nificantly appropriate, for they apply to
the industrial wreckers and typify the
character and legislation of his
party. While the free trade buzzards
are tearing away the safeguards from
the great body of our industries, and are
waiting to devour our markets, the idle
millions who are destitute, and many of
whom are on the verge of starvation, are
looking on with sullen gloom at the dis
NAL sight while the filthy free trade buz-
yards flap their wings and croak the fu-
neral dirge over our depressed and eX-
piring industries. 1t is said that the
Mugwump idol is an expert fisherman.
By experience he has learned the kind
OF bait to put on the hook in order to Sc
cure bite from every variety of fish.
The practical experience that he has
gathered during his piscatorial efforts
has taught him how to fix his tackle in
order to land the numerous varieties of
Democratic senatorial fish which are
very wary and suspicious with regard to
the character of the dainty which Grover
throws out to catch them. But as he
has special bait for each individual
member, he has been very fortunate
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

Referring to the New York investiga-
ton, the prosecutions, etc., for Demo
cratic crookedness, the Tribune suggests
"Itis said that the Democratic State Com
mittee are in a worry because the closing
of the Hoffman House turns them out of
doors, and they are consequently looking
elsewhere for a suitable place for head
quarters. 1t isn't any of our business, to
be sure, but if justice continues to be
done at the same rate for the next six
months as for the past, what's the mat
ter with Sing Sing ?"
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

Yesterdays dispatches, via. Victoria,
B. c., state that the Provisional govern
ment of the Sandwich Islands is quietly
formulating permanent constitution,
which provides for president, cabinet,
advisory council, Senate and House of
Representatives. There is no vice-presi-
dent, and the term of the chief executive
is to be six years. Voters must be born
in the country or naturalized, and must
be able to read, write and speak either
the English or Hawaiian lang There
are other reasonable conditions. Thus
we see that whatever may be the savage
instincts of Mrs. Domims the people
themselves do not belle their christian
and civilized training. The report of a
few days ago that there was trouble must
have been canard, as this intelligence
is direct from Hawaii.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

The Poultney Journal refers to the
spasm the Rutland Herald had one day
recently as follows: "Itsees more spooks
and hob goblins in Col. Mansur's canvass
than Macbeth saw at the feast Probab-
ly it slept over night and dreamed dream
1t looks down the long corridors of the
ages like commencement orator, and
sees the demon, Col. Mansur, in 1900
throwing all his malignant venom into
getting the nomination in the dawn of a
new century. The Herald may not look
backward, but for looking ahead it can
give points to weather prophet. Let
us see. Some one says that Mr.. Vail is
brother in-law to the Herald. Is that SOP
No wonder it saw spooks and dreamed
dreams, when Col. Mansur is candidate
for the position to attain which Mr.. Vail
eats dirt SO zealously."
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

Children have many peculiar ideas and
often make funny speeches, but the re-
mark of little girl in this village is the
latest Her father was talking ON the
tariff question one day this week when
the little one looked up and said: Isn't
that Wilson bill paid yet; how much is it,
anyway P-Readsboro Enterprise.
When it is considered that the tariff
agitation and the spectre of Free Trade
has already cost the commercial interests
of the country more than one billion of
dollars, and the labor of the country as
much more, with the farming interests to
hear from, no wonder the children begin
to ask such question. No, little girl,
the Wilson bill isn't paid yet.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

No further light has been thrown upon
Mr.. Croker's mysterious departure; and,
really, we do not see that any further
light is needed. His fight is self-explan-
atory, says the Tribune. The reason for
it is as plain as pikestaff. 1t is said in
Scripture that a prudent man foreseeth
the evil and hideth himself. Croker has
never been accused of lacking worldly
wisdom. He foresaw what is coming,
and anticipating severe thunder and
lightning, has rushed to safe cover. AL
ready the question is asked whether he
will ever return to the city over which he
has for number of years been the abso-
lutte monarch. 1t is possible that his
health may require his permanent resi-
dence in more favorable climate than
New York affords; and several years ago
some of Tweed's associates set an exam
pie in exiling themselves that Croker may
think it wise to initiate. At any rate,
there is pretty widespread opinion that
he will stay in Europe till the Lexow
storm blows over.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

Albany Journal Democratic hay
growers in the Hudson, Mohawk and
Susquehanna valley will doubtless be de-
lighted to learn that their tariff-smashine
Congress has cut the hay duty one-half.
The present Mckinley duty on hay is 81
ton; the Wilson bill reduces the duty
to 50. The smashers estimate that over
$4,000 tons of hay, principally from Can
ada, Twill be imported annually, under
the Wilson bill. Aud these smashers are
the very same Congress that is putting
$34, ,000, 900 into the Golfers of the sugar
trust by levying high protective duty
on sugar which will increase the cost Of
every pound of sugar used by the farmer
over a cent; the very same Congress that
is extending favors to the whiskey, lead
and tobacco trusts and the soft coal and
iron ore combines, while calling down
the hay duty one-half.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

Further returns from Mondays cleo
ton show that Judge Lord, Republican,
is elected Governor by not less than 49,
600 plurality. Ellis, Republican, for
Congress in the second district will have
1000 plurality. Hermann, Republican,
for Congress in the first district will
have at least 1900 plurality. The Re-
publicans will have a majority in the
Legislature, insuring the election of
Republican Senator to succeed Dolph
The Legislature will stand about as fol-
lows: Senate-Republicans, II; Demo-
Gratis, Z; Populists, 6. House Republi-
cans, AZ; Democrats, 10; Populists, s.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12
HARTWELLYILLE.

On the mountain east of the Canedy
hotel stands an old house said to be
haunted. The road leading by the house
has not been travelled for years, and the
house is surrounded by dense growth of
weeds and bushes, Lights are said to
be seen in the cellar, chairs rustic and
the sound of people walking about the
house are heard at midday.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12
10 Gents !!

hB-The SEMI-WEEKLY BANNER three months
or only 10c. To any person not new subscriber
to the BANNER we will send them the paper
only ten cents. This offer is made for the pur-
pose Of introducing the SEMI-WEBKLY BANNER
into families where the paper is not now receve ed
and holds good only till June 18th. Send us ten
ceuts and wen see that you receive the BANNER
twice each week for three months.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

GB-The Waterman Fountain pens re-
duce the labor of writing to minimum.
They do away with the necessity of dip
ping, great feature, and write continu-
ously, uniformly and smoothly. For
sale at the BANNER Office.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 8 days.
Its action upon the system is remarka-
BILE and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly bene-
fits, Is cents. Sold by j. T. Shurtleff,
druggist, Bennington. 5ly1
B-Dr. F. w. Goodall is so far re-
covered that he is now able to see pa
tients, at his Office, from 10 to II a. M,
and from to p. m. 7t3.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12
COALl COALI COALt
r IME AND CEMENT
IL AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
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DIR, B, G. JENNEY. Dentist.

GuCCESSoR TO DIR. j. N. sCRANToN.)
- Is prepared to perform all operations in Dent
stry in thorough and workmanlike 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-
CURED Office opposite Congregational Church
Main st., BENNINGTON
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

A FEW copies of "History of Metho-
dism in Bennington, VT" now remain
unsold at the BANNER Office. They may
be obtained for 35 cents per copy.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12
THE BANNER.
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRI
DAY AFTERNOONS.

Entered at the Bennington Post Office as
second-class matter by G. A. PIERCE s. CO.,
Publishers.l
Terms, Sl.5O per year, strictly in advance
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

Boss Croker's fight and the Oregon
election makes last week "Black Fri
day. for the Democracy.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12
CARD ENGRAVING.

There is no finer engraved work than
that furnished by the BANNER Office.
Prices are low.
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q. CUTLER, Dentist.
a
Successor to Or. s. B. Pike.

n SUCCESSOR to Or. s, 3. Pike.
Al operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices,-
My aim will be o give e1tlre satisfaction to all
cases submitted to my care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without pain, when desired.
ONCE Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
S7u Vermont
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.
PROF. A. R. CLARK.

Prof. A. R. Clark, specialist in
lenses for defective eyes, will be at the
Putnam House again, Tuesday, June
26th and remain five days. Headache per-
manently cured and weak and bleary
eyes made to see with ease and comfort.
If your children complain of continual
headache have their eyes examined. Cou-
sultation free. Hundreds of Bennington
references Remember the dates of
visit, June Goth, 9th, 2Sth, 10th and
Both, at the Putnam House. 12t2t-f
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-06-12

SB-FoR SALE an organ, and
chamber set, as good as new. Inquire
at this Office for particulars. ft*
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-05
WEATHER BULLETIN.
Crops Turned Out We'll Despite the pr

Crops Turned Out We'll Despite the Dry
 Season.
 The current weekly crop bulletin of the weather bureau ends the 1894 series, and the yerrs work has been markedly sue cessful, as is attested in numerous ways. Letters from the districts served, inquiries daring the summer showing q reliance on the conclusions of the bureau, and marked increase of requests for the bulle- tin itself. are a few of the incidents that encourage the compilation of the bureau.
 The summary of the years progress in crops Is interesting. and has the long drought ot July as the only great drawback to record.
 The development of the grass and win ter grains shows that If there is good snow covering these crops are not injured by any extreme cold. Very cold weather was experienced on December II. 1893. January 10 and II in the north and on February 2i and 25. yet the ground was generally well covered with snow at those times. and the reports of poor grass or grain this season because of the winter cold are very rare. Nearly three-fouTths of the peach buds were killed by the cold wave in February and many trees injured.
 Fruit buds started very rapidly in March in the warm weather. The April weather was favorable. and the season was nearly two weeks ahead of the average at the end of the month. but the dry weather of the first half of May and the excess of rain and cloudy weather in the last half. with the cold spells and frosts ot the lIth and 10th retarded all work and growth of vege- tation.
 Grass and grain matured too rapidly and hood crops suffered. In all southern dis trIcts the drought was intensified by gen eral want of raIn and the last few days of the month were exceedingly hot and dry. The weather has been very favorable for ripening fruit. Pastures are generally good. and as there is plenty of water in them the stock is expected to come 10 the barns in good condition. The weather has been very favorable for harvesting and for fall ploughing. Much ploughinG has | been done. aHd in many places a great amount of fall seeding to grass is going on. Many report the crops on the whole nearly up to the average season. and re markedly sound and of better quality thar | during a wet season
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-05
FITZSIMMONS ATTACKED.

Two Drunken Men Try Ia Ptck n Fight
 With the Champion.
 Bob" Fitzsimmons WAS attacked by two drunken men at the hotel in Derby Wednesday evening. The champion was at supper when two seedy looking men. in a sad state of intoxicatIcn. walked into the dining room and declared their inten- ton of whipping FitzsImmons. They walked to where he was sitting, and one of them slapped the champion on the side of his head.
 The good natured FItzy did not seem to mlnd the men, and told them to go away. which they did as they saw the hotel at tendants were after them. Fltzslmmons finished hIs supper and sauntered out to the office.
 The drunken men, who seemed to be carried away with the Idea that they could knock out the champion, sneaked into the hotel again. and made a rush for FItZy as he was standing in the office.
 He warded them of without offering to strike them, although both men were alm- ing blows at him. In endeavoring to keep away from his tormeutorS Flt2slmmons tripped over n chair and fell to the floor. The hotel attendants and members of company rushed for FitZsimmons assail- ants and they were thrown bodily to the side walk.
 The champion was not hurt. nor did he seem disconcer;ed in the least by the cpl sodr, but took the whole affair in a good- nAturud way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-05
The DncInr A SMIndIer.

STAFFORD SPRINGS. Oct 5.-A man eiv- ing the name of pr Wilson, and saying he was doing missionary work. is suspected of swindling several citizens out of money. He came to town "Wednesday, and has been canvassing subscriptions for a Methodist church paper. In addition to the paper. he secured consid- erable money for missionary purposes. The doctor was glib talker and got along well. but somehow. all was not thought right by resident of Stafford Springs, and Officer Helm was notified Wilson was taken before the authorities and subjected to scathing investigation. !. but no evidence sufficient to convict him of any crime was found, and he was dis missed on condition that he leave town at once. The suspected "dOctor" took dinner with A man V ho met him at the de- pot ss Wilson was about to leave town and asked the doctor about hls troubles. The doctor was much surprised at the report that he was a swindler. but while he was sorry such story should be noised abroad. he was not sorry enough to remain in stafford Springs and face the rumol out. He took the next train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-05
PEN, PENCIL AND BRUSH.

Mrs. L. T. Meade, the English novelist, has enlisted on the side of the opponents of the realistic novel. She says that the realist does not give true pictures of life.
 Alma Tadcma is reported to have lately finished his first great work. The picture is one of a festival in ancient Rome, and is called spring" and contains more than 100 figures of celebrants and specta- tors.
 While George Meredith and Zangwin and Conan Doyle and Stanley Weyman are writing for American magazines, Bret Hartc and Henry James and Robert Grant are paying the English periodicals the same compliment.
 Fred Walker, the remarkable young English artist who is so tenderly drawn by Mir. du Maurier in the character of Little Blllee, left many unpublished draw ings. These arc soon to appear in a book of "reminiscences written by the Royal academician, Stacy Marks, a relative of the dead artist.
 Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen, the novelist, was n friend of the late Victor Hugo and visited the latter in the isle of Guern- sey before he returned to Paris. Professor Boyescn, though opposed to Hugo's theo- ries of art, speaks enthusiastically of the great romancer's fascinating personality and says that he was one of the most youthful old men who ever lived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-05
SIMPLE REASONS.
ruclty.

A soap bubble is round because every part of its surface is equally pressed by the atmosphere.
 X tuning fork does not sound in n Vacu- um because there iS no air to convey the vibrations to our ears.
 Lunar halos are sometimes largo and sometimes small brcauSc they arc formed at different heights in the air.
 White clothing is cool because it reflects the heat of the sun. Black clothing is warm because 1t absorbs both heat and light.
 Swallows fly low before a rain because the insects they pursue are then near the ground to escape the moisture of the up- per air.
 Flies can walk on the ceiling because their feet are natural airpunps and form a vacuum so that the body is supported by atmospheric pressure.
 Snow is sometimes of a rcd color be- cause of the presence of. n minute vegcta- blc cell. the Protoccus nivalis, which se- cretcs a rcd coloring matter.
 Lightning travels in a zigzag course because it passes through different strata of air. and being resisted in its passage turns from side to side to find the easiest path.
 A boys marble placed in kettle pre- vents the inCrusting of the vessel because the marble attracts the particles of lime and so prevents their adhcring to the sides of the kettle.
 Piercing the flesh with even the finest needle hurts because the nerves arc SC thickly matted just under the skin that not even the finest point can be introduced without wounding one or moro.
 Water dissolves various substances be cause the atom of water, being very mi mute, pcnctrates the spaces between the at oms of many substances, and, overcoming their cohesive attraction, causes them tC fall apart.
 The human system can endure n heat O. 2l2 degrees, the boiling point of water because the skin is n bad conductor an( because the precipitation coOls the body Men have withstood without injury hea of 800 degrees for several minutes.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-05
MUNICIPAL FINANCES.
T1s Mayor yigoro usIy Protests sAga n
 nm.

 I'm Mayor vigoro usIy Protests sAga nst tei Paying Certain Bills. su At the meeting of the board of finance | last night bills amounting to $50. .757.69 | were ordered paid. H. W. Leach, the | rubber goods dealer. appeared in relation | to bill of s31.l0 for goods furnished by | him last spring at the order of Health Officer Robbins.
 The mayor said that the health officer had received liberal compensation for his services during the recent smallpox cases and he did not think the city was obliged to provide him with clothing necessary for the discharge of his duties. 'Such clothing" he continued. should be part of the health officers own equip ment. wear out clothes in the discharge of my duties as mayor. but I do not expect anything but my salary from the city. The city attorney has to purchase law books for reference in cases affecting the city. but the city does not pay for these books" The bill was referred to the city attorney
 Attorney J. P. Kellogg presented bill of S150 for services as a member of the subcommittee in the preparation of draft of new charter in 1891. The board did not understand the bill and it was tabled until something could be learned about it.
 Bills of S62 30 from r. E. Wright and of Sl35 from A. F. Taylor X Go were re- ceived and brought out considerable dis cussion as to the manner of doing busi- ness by the committee on pubic lands and buildings. These bills were referred back to the committee on public lands and buildings for a better explanation, but it seems the committee held no regular meeting and used no means to find out if they had right to contract for such bills. The board passed the following resolution: Voted. that the board of finance recommend to the court of common coun- cil that from and after October l, 1894, and on or before the tenth of each sue ceeding month, half the gross receipts de rived from the rental of City hall for the preceding month be paid into the city treasury. and all bills contracted in con- nection with the maintenance of the City hall building be approved monthly by the committee on public lands and buildings and transmitted to the board of finance fol approval"
 It was voted to recommend to the court of common council that the board be au
 thorized to make a temporary loan not tC z exceed S5O. 900 to provide necessary fund, for carrying on the work of the additional
 water supply.
 After n talk about uncollected taxes, thi,
 vote was passed:
 Voted. that the collectors on the list,
 of 1888. 'S9. 20. '91 regular and special
 and '92 be directed to prepare statement,
 showing all taxes on these lists which they , claim to be unlawfully or Irregularly as sessed on any person on any of said list,
 and all taxes which cannot, in their opin.
 ion, be collected by due process of law with full explanation in each case. ana
 report the same to this board at a meetin,
 hereof to be held Thursday evening, Ctto
 her IS"
 City Treasurer r. F. Bannon reporte, that the following receipts for Septembe
 were g 3l9S3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-05
TIM ELY TOPICS.

E. T. Turner X Co announce a grand linen and domestic sale for Saturdy.
 Undertaking in all its branches in thorough manner by W. F. York. Charges always reasonable.
 A. W. Castle. proprietor of the laboring mans meat market, is out with a new price list to-day. All he asks is a trial order.
 Reid & Hughes have secured com- plete line of ladies fall and winter hats.
 Great bargains for men tomorrow in Curran's furnishing goods department.
 Five hundred dollars reward is offered to anyone who sells first class goods at a a smaller profit that L. P. < A. NJ. Gull foile.
 Upholstery stuffs of all kinds at the l.. F. Haase Co.'S. Their fall stock of car pets is now in and is we'll worth of in spection.
 Conlon Brothers great bankrupt and fire sale of fine shoes will be removed to Ken nedy's block, the store formerly occupied by Possner. The stock will be sold at from 10 to 8 per cent.