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rHEwoRKINcMAN's sHILLINcs.

The opinion is expressed by the Lon
don Spectator, says the New York Press,
that the American workingmen are the
hope of the free traders in this country.
"When the workingmen come to per-
ceive that shilling in England has to
the workingman far greater purchasing
power than it has in America, they will
not be long," remarks the Spectator, Sin
favoring free trade" 1t will be a long
time before American workingmen look
at the subject in such manner. 1t is
by no means an iDdisputable fact that a
shilling has "far greater" purchasing
power in England than it has here. AL
most one-half the annual earnings of a
wOrkingman are expended for food; and
that food is cheaper here than it is in
England is proved by the fact that Eng
land obtains from us very large part of
her food supplies. The clothing worn
by workmen is little, if any, dearer here
than it is there, and, quality for quality,
rents probably are almost as low here as
they are in the British ISLANDS.
But the involved question is not chief
ly how much shilling will buy in each
of the two countries, but how many
shillings a man can earn by weeks Ia
Dor. That the American can and does
earn more money IS beyond reacn OF ar
gument. In some industries American
wages are double those paid in England.
In other industries they are thrice and
often four times larger. Here is large
margin of difference in wages to cover
any difference that may exist in the cost
of living. What the dollar cost of an ar
ticle may be to a workingman is not so
important as the labor cost. If an Eng
lishman, earning IS week, can buy a
suit of clothes for S12, while an Ameri-
can, earning SIG week, must pay. Sl6
for a similar suit, the American buys
cheaper, although the dollar price is
dearer. He gets for one weeks work an
article for which the Fnglishman must
work week and half.
Further proof that the net earnings of
the American is found in the fact that
the deposits in the savings banks of this
country are larger than the combined
savings banks deposits of Great Britain,
France and Austria. The American,
when protection is permitted to have full
operation, earns more, lives better in his
home, eats better food, wears better
clothes and saves more money than any
other workingman in the world.
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nual wage of workmen increased in the
ten years from $346 to S4S7.9O. Thus it
is certain that the earnings of the Amer
lean worker have steadily enlarged un-
der the protective system.
There can be no obscurity about the
effect of truly protective tariff. There
must be demand for labor of greater or
less dimensions as this Nation shall ar
range to supply it's wants from its own
resources or to supply them by buying
in Europe. The more we try to do our
own work the greater will be the Oppor-
tunity for Americans to find employ
ment. If we should do at home all of
our own work we should have employers
looking for workers, and wages would
quickly advance. If we shall follow the
Democratic plan of allowing Europe to
do very large part of the work, labor
ers will be looking for employment,
many of them in vain, and wages will
continue to go down. The whole theory
of protection is embodied in these indis-
putable facts, and the dullest mind can
comprehend that the pending Bourbon
bill, which promises to make us more
and more dependent upon Europe must
decrease American wages.-New York
Press.
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The latest from the town of Pullman
is that the company have determine to
evict the strikers from the Pullman
Company's houses. The dispatches say
that this will turn out 5000 men, women
and children, and serious trouble is fear
ed. AS a matter of business these peo.
pie will not work because the walking
delegates of their Union do not declare
off the strike, meantime the Pullman
Company have procured within 300 of
their full complement of men. These
strikers have lived in the houses three
months without rent, and it would seem
to an outsider that the animus was on
the part of the workmen rather than the
Company. These strikers not only have
no claim on the houses but owe the rent
as an honest debt besides. That they
are poor and on the verge of starvation
is due to the Union idea rather than to
anything done by the owners of the
houses. Many of these people had saw
ings bank accounts before their imprac-
ticable strike.
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The prospect OF guarding our interests
because of the war in the East confronts
the Administration with a most serious
problem, The law allows but 5000 en-
listed men in the navy, which is the
same number as that allowed when the
navy was half its present fighting
strength. 1t takes $1,000 men to keep
all the present ships in commission on a
strictly peace footing. In time of war
the navy would need 35, 900 men to equip
its vessels. The only possible way of
making 1900 men go around now is to
keep about half the ships in the navy
yards, and it will be impossible to COM
mission the Maiue, Texas, Olympia, or
a large number of the latest vessels with
out putting other vessels out of commits
sion in order to secure their men. I'm
der the present law and appropriations
it is impossible to keep more than half
the ships at sea, and while the naval
lists to the uninformed might appear to
warrant the United States in sending a
dozen ships to China, as matter OF fact
there are scarcely any more than that
number ready for effective service out
side of the navy yards. For this state of
affairs the Democracy is solely respop-
sible.
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Some striking comparisons are pre-
sented by the New York Sun as to Mr..
Cleveland's hold on popular favor in the
second year of his first, and the second
year of his second administration. In
the second year of Mr.. Cleveland's first
term, Oregon was carried by the Demo-
Gratis for Governor by plurality of g.
702. At the corresponding election last
June, in the second year of Mr.. CleYe-
lands second term, the Republicans
swept Oregon, their Gubernatorial cand-
idate scoring 1000 plurality. Rhode
Islands Republican plurality of 1896 in
April, 1886, was increased to Republi-
can plurality of 6.225 in April, 1894. In
Tennessee, eight years ago, the Demo-
cratic majority was round $4,000.
This year the Democrats have been glad
to secure bare plurality, and one of the
Congressional districts which went Dem
ocratic by 5000 in 1886, now goes Repub-
lican by 1000. Even in Alabama, where
the Bourbons claim splendid victory,
they have been able to count up only
10000 plurality, where in Mr. Cleve-
lands first term, Gov. Seay secured
100000.
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sentatives to the General Assembly,
shall be arranged in separate column
on the ballots, and that each party ticket
shall be separated from the other party
tickets by black parallel lines, with u
blank square at the head of each party
ticket; also that the voter may cast his
ballot for the entire list of candidates in
any column by placing a cross in the
square over such column. Heretofore
it has been necessary for the voter to in
dictate his choice by making cross op-
posite the name of every candidate on
the ticket. This option still remains to
the freeman, but the voter who desires
to vote the straight ticket can do so east
ly and quickly by making a single cross.
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Col. Woodbury., the next governor of
Vermont, presided at the meeting held
in Burlington last week, in the interest
of improved highways. He said good
roads were needed not only for the ma
terlal prosperity of the State, but also
for the comfort and convenience of the
citizens. Never before this year had he
so fully realized the beauties of Ver-
mont. Anyone who travelled around the
State met with new surprises in beauti-
full scenery. ''Nothing was needed"
Col. Woodbury. said, more than good
roads; nothing was more attractive than
good roads; and nothing would add more
to the wealth of the State than good
roads. Visitors wanted good roads to
drive on; this was less important, per-
haps, than the saving to be gained to the
farmers through the hauling of pro-
ducts"
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Republican Caucus,

The Republican voters of the Town of Ben
nington are hereby notified that u cacus will be
held in the Village Rooms, Bennington, on
evening, August 3d. 1894, at &c
o'clock. ior the purpose Of nominating candidates
for Town Representative and Justices Of the
Peace, to be supported at the coming election.
j. H. WALBRIDGE,
r. b. GODFREY,
II. S. BINGHAM
Republican Town Committee.
Bennington, VT, August 14th 1894.
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co. SAVINGS BANK.

TTNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
4 Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction of business from 10 o'clock
3. m. to O'Clock p. m, Sundays and Holidays ex-
cepted.
Interest to depositors strictly in accordance with
ne laws of the State Of Vermont. Money de-
posted anytime after the first day of each month
draws interest from the first day of the next sue
ceeding month, Interest computed January
Ist and July 1st, and il not withdrawn WILDE added
o principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
upon il. IL
Loans solicited upon real estate and undoubted
personal securities.
4. B. VALENTINE, President,
l. e. GIBSON, Vice President
--. &c. H. DEWEY, Treasurer,
- G. W. qARMAN, Secretary,
TRUsTEEs-A B. Valentine, Il. W. Harman,
Olin Scott, J. T. shurtleff, 1 e. Gibson J. R.
Judson John Robinson
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The Granville, N. Y, Sentinel, in pay
ing respects to Democratic contempo-
rary with which it is holding a discus
sion, pays respect to Cleveland in these
words: "Our friend should not be too
sensitive. He belongs to a party that
lampooned, reviled, libeled and lied
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The House of Representatives has sur
rendered to the Senate. At a caucus,
held yesterday forenoon, 153 Democrats
attending, the vote to adopt the Senate
bill stood 130 to 21. Subsequently the
House, by vote of 1872 yeas to 105 nays
cOncurred in the Senate amendments in
accordance with the decision of the eau
Gus. At S.15 the House passed sepa-
rate bill placing iron ore on the free list
by vote of 1858 to 102. At 915 barbed
wire was placed on the free list by a
separate bill, vote 1877 to 81. Late last
evening another bill passed the House,
placing sugar on the free list. by a vote
of 276 to IL. Ana free coal bill was,
also, passed. 1t will be seen that Cleve-
land has been badly worsted. The
House surrenders to the Senate and then
passes these later bills, adding to the
free list, knowing that the Senate will
not concur. But it hopes in this way to
save the reputation of itself and the
President. Vain hope. 1t is thought
that Cleveland will sign the Senate bill.
This subterfuge to divide responsible ty
will come to naught. The Tariff bill is
a measure stamped with ''party perfidy
and party dishonor." 1t is mot in ac-
cord with Democratic principles or
promises" and does not "bear a genu-
inc Democratic badge" 1t involves
Outrageous Determinations and viola
tions of principle" 1t carries with it
the inconsistent absurdity" of putting
the wool of the farmer on the free list,
while it protects 1.-THE iron ore and coal
of corporations and capitalists" 1t is
"violative of Democratic principle and
Democratic good faith Are these
epithets ours? Not at all. These are
the terms which the President of the
United States used in his letter to Chair.
man Wilson. The diet in Washington
to-day is largely composed of crow.
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The subcommittee of the Republican
State Committee appointed to hear and
determine which of the New York City
factions was entitled to recognition as
the regular organization, unanimously
decided in favor of the organization
formed under the direction of the Com
mittee of Thirty. No other course was
open to them as honorable men and their
finding will receive the hearty endorse
ment of sincere Republicans in the State.
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FISH AND OYSTERS !

All kinds Of Fresh, Salt. Smoked, Picked and
Shell Fish in their season. Large stock always
on hand. Lobsters q specially.
All orders promptly delivered to any part OF
Bennington. Vegetables in their season.
L. S. FROST. Opera House Block.
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THE BANNER.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRI
DAY AFTERNOONS.

[Entered at the Bennington Post Office as
second-class matter by c. A. PIERCE & CO..
Publishers.
Terms, S1.5O per year, strictly in advance
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q. CUTLER, Dentist.


Successor to Or. s, B. Pike.
AL operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices,-
My aim will be give entire satisfaction to all
cases submitted to nay care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without pain, when desired.
Office Opposite Free Library Hail. Bennington,
37tf Vermont.
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DIR. r. G. JENNEY Dentist.

GUCCESSOR TO DIR. j. N. SCRANTON.)
y Is prepared to perform all operations in Dent
stry in thorough and workmanlike manner. Per-
ect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases submitted
his care, and at reasonable prices. Gas or
ether administered or extracting teeth when re-
luired. Office opposite Congregational Church
lain ST, Bennington,
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about every Republican that has ever
held the office of president. They have
all been honorable men, and some of
them have been praised by their revilers
after death. Grover Cleveland is not
like the others-he stands unique and
alone as a convicted peddler of offices
and legislation for the payment of his
debts. He is the only man who persisted
in policy of ruin after the mischief and
evils had been fully demonstrated. Gen
eral Grant said he had no policy to op-
pose to the wishes of the country, and
abandoned the San Domingo purchase,
which would have been worth millions,
and strengthened our military and naval
power in the West Indies. But Mr..
Cleveland's policy is this: 4 am the
president, and the country must pay my
debts He has not a single idea of ad-
ministration beyond this. He has never
been known to perform warm hearted,
grateful, generous or patriotic act. He
cheated the poor fellow who went to the
war as his substitute, and while brave
men were shedding their blood and CIV
ing their lives to the country, he was
hobnObbihg with the yellow fever and
greek fire conspirators from the Confed-
eracy on the Canada side of the Niagara.
That is the sort of honest, patriotic man
that Grover Cleyeland has been and is.
He is using his great Office for dishonest
and despicable purposes"
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You cannot always have the lux
ury of dip in the deep, deep sea,
just when you want it, but it isn't
necessary to put your head under
pump to keep cool ; just step in
to G. B. Sibley's store and pur-
chase anything you want for the
hot westher ; he keeps the incest,
coolest and most comfortable goods
in the market for men, youths
and children. Should the wealth
er change he will supply you with
clothing in any kind of garment
becoming to you for comfort and
appearance. His store is No.
Sol Main st., Free Library Build
ing, Bennington, Vt.
Store closes Tuesdays and Fri
days of each week at 6 o'clock p.
m, for rest.
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Attleboro, Mass, is excited over the
case of a veteran who lately died of can
Ger, in that town. For long time he
had been incapacitated, and in that con-
dition applied for pension. Mr.. Lake
died of cancer in June, and, recently, the
following letter was received:
Department of the Interior.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington d. c., Aug. l, 1894,
Pardon A. Lake, Fifteenth Regiment, u s. A.
Your pension is rejected on the grounp that
you are not disabled in pensionable degree.
Yours Respectfully.
(Sgned) WILLIAM LoCHREN.
Commissioner of Pensions.
In view of the fact that affidavits testify
ing to Mr.. Lakes condition h ID been for
warded to Washington, backed by a per-
sonal letter to the Pension Commission
er by prominent and thoroughly relia-
BILE citizen, it seems to the friends of Mr..
Lake and to Grand Army men especially
that the rejection is entirely unwarrant-
ed. We should say so too.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-28
A Rival TO CellulOid.

A decided disadvantage in the use of
celluloid is Its excessive infiammability,
which has been the cause of innumera-
BILE accidents of greater or less severity.
A rival product has, appeared, which is
said to be safe under all conditions,
while possessing all The essential attri-
butes of celluloid. Alkaline thiocar-
Donates of cellulose are obtained by
treating that substance with u strong
solution of caustic ulkali, and subse-
quently exposing it to the vapor @! car
bon disulphide. The results a swollen
mass of bright yellow color, the solu-
ton of which has an enormous viscos-
ity, and from which the cellulose may
be regenerated by means of common
salt or alcohol, The cellulose is OBJ
tanned in its new form as q gelatinous
hydrate, and the degrees in its gradual
regeneration are marked by an increas-
ing tendency TO form al insoluble jelly.
1t is suggested that the new material
will be acceptable to technologists for
such purposes as sizing and fling tex
tiles, for producing casts and molds,
and as "a paper indestructible by water,
for Photographic films and for numer-
GUS other purposes.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-28
Naming the Baby.

The custom Of using a family or sur
name as a first or Christian name is
one of the newer fashions in naming
the new baby, and one which is to be
greatly commanded writes Mrs, Hamil-
ton Mott in a valuable article in the
March Ladies' Home Journal, The
value of such a use should be especially
considered by parents in their St lection
of a name for the baby. Immediate
family recognition is one of the first re-
suits of such a name. When the family
names are famous their selections is
even more appropriate, as they carry
on to further generations the names
which have made the world greater.
When they are reminders simply of
the good, If not of the great men of an
older day, they enoble their possessor
with past honor and present resolve.
Almost any boy will have a stronger
incentive for loving a manly and noble
life if he feels that the name which he
wears was borne by one whom all men
loved to honor. And any girl will
surely be more womanly and conscien-
tious if she feels that her name is a syn
onym for honor and nobility.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-28

who went to the places of registration
accompanied by their husbands proves
the truth OF this.
They are not the vicious. the silly,
the irresponsible. There has never
been an advocate of equal suffrage
upon the platform who was a woman
of notorious character; there have been
none who did not possess more than
average ability, and many hundreds
of the women who are today asking
enfranchisement are not only law abid-
ing citizens but property holders and
heavy taxpayers.
The enemies of equal suffrage are the
timid who question the expediency-
not the justice of the experiment; the
vicious who get control of public Of
fees, who lagislate for vice, squander-
ing the public funds without rebuke OF
hindrancc. and last of all, the saloon
element to u man. No; wehave abun-
dant proofs of the benefits of exact
political justice in the United States, at
our own doors, within sight and hear
ing, without straining our eyes to scan
the horizon which bounds the anti
podes. We know what they are doing
and have done in Cheyenne, and we
need give ourselves no particular anx'
| iety as to the outcome in Auckland.
MARY II. KRoUT.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-28

If you have never churned granula-
ted butter it is time to begin.
ltnever increases the milk supply to
pitch milk stools at the cows.
If the cows are homegrown and are
not gentle it is apt to be the boss fault.
If you mean to make a success of dali
rying this season, believe you can and
go ahead.
At the price of feed and milk this
season it will not pay to feed poor cows
it never does.
1t is not always the man who gets rid
of the best feed hal has the most and
latest hogs. Brains help made pork.
Perhaps II of the things needed
about your place is an ice house if SO
do not wait until the crop is ripe and
wasted before building the house
build it now.
Look out for the man that wants to
sell you the right to get more butter
out of the milk than the COW put in it.
Take the right TO get out all there is in
it, but pay no royalty for doing it.
If you have good COWS 1t will pay tc
feed them well-to feed them all they
will assimilate. If they lay on fat in
stead of putting the feed into milk it il
more than likely that beef rather than
butter is what they are calculated for
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-28
The Saloon Must Go!

The coming doom of the liquor traf-
fic is written in characters of blood
on the hearts and homes of the people.
and they will soon be declaring,
through their sovereign will at the
ballot box, that this curse of all, the
saloon, must go, or what seems to
promise a more certain and effective
relief this monster evil soon to be
annihilated by the exercise of the com.
II sense of the people through COM
mon law, which method ia now fully
confirmed by the decision of the highest
tribunal in our land. But in either
case the fiat Of the people will soon be
heard like the blast of an angry whirl-
wind sweeping over the country and
through the halls of Congress, COM
handing in thunder tones that will not
be misunderstood, The saloon must go!
This fiat is looming up in the horizon
of our near future; let us look up and
take courage.-From Demorest's Maya
zine for March.