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One of the Causes OF IIard-Times.


Of course, every fair-minded intel
ljrcnt man knows that all of the
hard-times and financial pancs dur
ing the last few years have been
caused by Republican laws, but there
are few that blame the Democrats
because they don't know any better,
and we Democrats should explain
this matter fully to the people, or we
will get the blame for it. This re-
minds me of friend | had when |
was a boy. His name was Joshua,
he was big woody headed, good ma
tured fellow and shattered like John
Farmer. He had a brother named
Billy, who was mischieyious, rranky
little rascal, always doing some kind
of mischief, and when his father got
after him he would lay it on Joshua,
and it took Josh 50 long to explain
that his pap, who was pressed for
time, would whip Josh before he
could deny it. One day in Sun lay
school the teacher asked Billy who
commanded the sun to stand still.
He answered, Joshua. Joshua was
not listening to the question and
when he heard the answer, he said, ]
didn't do no s-u-c-h t-h-i-n-g-s
b-o-u-n-d y-o-u lay ev-c-r-y-
timing On J-o-s-h-ua.
SO these Republicans lay every
thing on US Democrats, and we must
explain.
Every body knows that when
Cleveland went out Of office in 1889,
the country was in a more prosperous
condition than it has ever been since
the war. There was about two
hundred million dollars in the treas
ury. After the Republicans got in
power they spent this money. They
say they spent most Of it in buying
in government bonds at premium,
not due, (this premium was our %
per cent. BY this policy for wrong
800, 100000 of bonds bought. they
withdrew $3.50, 100000 from our cir.
culating medium, and made the coun
try $780, 100000 poorer for every 100,-
OO0, 90 withdrawn, for the 800, 100000
that was issued in National bank
notes on each 500, 100000 was con-
Guided and the 10000, 90 was held
by bankers in their vaults to loan
again to the government, for they
would rather loan to the government
at 3R than to Individuals at five per
cent. BY this method millions were
taken out of circulation.
The Republicans also blame the
Democrats for borrowing money to
pay the deficiencies caused by the Re
ppblic44s, it is an actual fact that
before Harrison wse4t ont of Office he
had plates engraved for boads end
was arranging to borrow some Of this
same money back that his admins
tration had paid the bankers to take
for government bonds that were not
due. Joshua is not to blame this
time-thrash Billy and vote for Nor
ison.
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Good News.

Democrats are at work all over
this country. Their eyes are open
and upon the enemy. TREY are clos
Ing up the ranks. They are getting
into .lme-their position is invulner-
able. and they propose to maintain
it. eur works are started right. Don't
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Fuckers atnlca saira

:, The best salve in the world Tor Chr,
. Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Eeyer
Sores. letter, Chopped Hands, Chiblains.
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. II
IS guaranteed to give perfect Satisfaction
or money refunded, Price a5 cents ner
box. For sale byJ. ". Kelly. :
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+. H. and G. j. Suddnth, pity Cbanccry.
The Object ofthis suits to enforce ven
doris lien for the sum Of S6i6.6S, reserved
in deed from the plaintiff TO defendant.
dated June 9Th. 1891 conveying one acre
ofland IN tho town Of Norton, va, record
ed in Wise County Deed Book Is, page
3l5, which amount Of $G06,Gs, is evideuo-
ed by two notes executed by dcrt, G. j
Sudduth. on Jan. 3lst. 1891, for the sum
of S3:}3.34 each. payable one year after
date thereof and the other payable two
years after date and to subject the said
acre of land to the payment of the said
lien evidenced by said notes, and affidavit
having been made that Z. II. Sudduth IS u
nonresident of this State, he is required
to appear within fifteen days after due
publication of this order in the Clerk :
Office OF our said court, at rules to be hold
Ell therefor, and do what is decessarv to
protect his interests. And it is order tha,
copy of this order be forthwith publish /.
ed once week, for four successive weeks
in the Big Stone Gap Posr, newspaper
gylnjted in the town of Big Stone Gap. in
tbs cspniy of Wise, State of virginia,
and posted a. the front door of the court.
house of said county, on the first dav Of
the next County Court for the said conn
tr-attcr the date of this order.
a copy: Teste:
w. +. kILGORE. Clerk
= by G. a. Johnson. d. C.
=. a. f"s'oh', p. a. Oct. g .s3 AZ
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Hon. WALTER +. ADDISON is MAX
ing some telling speeches for Morrison.
He is fast getting an enviablc repu-
tation, as a DICTATOR and orator He
will be continuously on the stump
from now until the election.
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Hon. Frank S. Blair, republican,
Of Wytheville, is reported as saying:
II regard H. S. X. Morrison as one Of
the purest men and best lawyers in
VIRGINIA."
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We would like for somebody to
tell us who the ID Jonas Wilder is
anyway.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-10-18

HAVE you ever thought how much
better Col. Slemp would have run
than Walker.
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COUNTY POLITICS.
w. S. MATHEWS, Chairman

\ silk banner will be presented to
the working committee, whose pre-
cinct shows the greatest Democratic
gain over the election returns OF last
fall. What precinct will get the
banner?
Hon. II. G. Peters, has kindly con-
scented to speak in this county on the
Doth, 30th, and 31st, October and
1st November. Mr.. Peters is a forcl-
bic speaker and losica! debater and
is we'll posted on the issues of the
day. His appointments will be dis
tributed as follows:
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The POST has the largest circula-
ton Of aay paper IN Southwest Vir-
gina, and ii as steadily Increasing.
IN inspection Of ITS Subscription last
IS inuited by those contemplating i'd
oertising.
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FOR CONGRESS-9ruD DISTRICT,
JUDGE II. S. K. MORRISON
OF SCOTT.
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Marcus Rogers, plif
Emily f.. Rogers, DEITY
The OBJECT "i this suit is TO obtain di
vorcc. "a r;nrnln mnirIn0nii for the
complainant from the defendant, and an
affidavit having been made that Emily T..
Rogers il 4 nonresident of this State, she
is required to appear within fifteen days
after due publication Of this order in the
Clerk : nllcc Of our said court, Mt rules to
be holden therefor, and do what is ncceS-
snry 10 protect her interests, And it is
ordered that u copy Of this order he forth
with published once Il week, for four sue
ccssiyc weeks, in the Big Stone Gap posr
newspaper printed In the town Of BIZ.
Stone Gap, in the county of Wise, State
Of NirSinia,and posted at the front door Of
the court house Of said county, on the
first day Of the next County Court for the
said county after the date Of this order
a copy Tcste:
W. +. klLGORE, Clerk.
By c. A. Johnson, d. G..
Chase X Damron, p. &. Oct. Is 1876
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HOUSE ANDLOT FOX SALE.

Pursuant to authority vested i'll me by
certain deed Of trust dated October
GOTH, 1891, from John ". Fox and Horace
Z. Fox for the benefit of the Appalachian
Bank, which deed is recorded i'll Wise
County Court Clerks Office, Deed Book
2G, PAGE So to which reference is here
made. | will ut the front door Of the APP
| naachian Bank between II o'clock noon
and | clock p. m, on
November 10Th. 1894.
offer for sale 1T public auction to the high
est bidder, Lot | Of Block %, as shown on
"lmnroycmcnt Co.'S Plat No. |, of the
town of Big Stone Gap. md the frame
cottage thereon Said lot is 4 paraelo-
gram :}3 by 80 feet lying at the east cor
ncr of Cherokee Avenue and East Second
Street, fronting s.; feet on said Chcro-
kre Avenue.
Terms Of sale are, one-halt of the bid
in cash, the balance payable in two equal
instruments in three and six months from
date Of sale, to be secured by notes with
good personal security, and Il lien to Sc
cure the payment Of said notes will be re-
tanned in the deed which will be made to
the purchaser at the time Of sale. The
deferred installments Of the bid TO bear
interest at per cent.
For further Information apply to the
Appalachian Bank or the undcrs gncd.
,Ixo Is. PAYNE,
Special Commissioner.
nct IL tp-lf
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REMEMBER theBarbecue on the Goth.
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ORDER OrpunLICArfON.

VIRGINIA.:
At rules held in the Clerk ) office of the
Circuit Court for tie County of Wise Oh
the 9Th day of Oct. 1881.
L. D. 5. NJ. Frazier, pI'ti,
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Come out to hear him. He is said
to be one Of the foremost orators IN
the Southwest.
Prominent Democratic speakers
will address the people upon the
burning issues Of the day at Wise
Court House on October 23rd. y
grand rally is anticipated, and the
glorious meeting will be adjourned to
this place on the Goth, which we hope
to make a regular jubilee.
Democrats should close in ranks
all over the country. Touch elbows
all along the line. Make one united
effort for the cause Of equality, equity
and Justice. Remember the watch
word, equal rights to all, special
privileges to none" Neither faltel
nor WAIVER, but press forward and
meet the enemy, foot and dragon
from their strong hold Of protection
What is Browning's illustration
of protection to the laborcr? S. pei
barrel for flour. What is his idea OF
a home-market? Hi commissary
with bacon at 15cts and the miner
not allowed to purchase elsewhere,
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VIRGINIA:
at rules held in the Clcrl. j Office Of the
Circuit Conrt for the County Of Wise on
the 9Th day Of October, 1891.
Marcus Rogers, pl'it,
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Norton Wise Coz Oct. 9th. (night)
Walnut Hill Lee
COZ Nov. 3rd.
Ewing Lee Coz " Bird. QniSnt)
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anyway.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-08-07
COMMISSIONER MARTINS RE-
PORT.

The Hon. J. l.. Martin of Brattleboro.
tax commissioner, has completed his re-
port to the Legislature of 1894. The
Brattleboro Reformer gives the follow
ing resume: 1t is document full OF in
structive figures and sensible recon-
mendations, a monument to the efficient
work he has done for the State, the ex-
pert knowledge and research, the COM
prehensive knowledge of law that he has
brought to the service, and the skilful
administration he has given to it.
The report shows that the State has
realized from these taxes on corpora
tions since the passage of the Hooker
bill, so called, in 1882, S2,S33, 1881.
There has been a constant increase OF
the revenue. For the first year ending
December 31st, 1888, it was $780, ,67S.5l.
In 1898 it was $340, ,463.54. There has
been large increase since the passage
of the present law in 1890, aud the last
two years have exceeded the the two
preceding years by $126, 111.31; and this
is very largely to be credited to Mr.. Mar
tin, who drew up in its main features
the act of 1890, to steer around the con-
stitutional and legal difficulties that had
been developed in the old law and rem
edy some of the worst inequalities, and
who has by his administration of the law
considerably increased its revenue, over
that of the two years before under the
administration of Mr. Gleed. Consider
ing the service rendered the State in pre-
pairing the law, and the service he is now
doing in administering it, in contrast
with Gov. Pages appointee, the latter
can hardly feel proud Of the flip he
made.
The commissioners recommendations
to the Legislature are:
''In my opinion, the license tax ought
not to apply to cheese factories or cream
cries; there should, also, be a discretion
ary power vested in the commissioner,
with the approval of the State treasury,
to remit the license tax of corporations
not doing business; and a like discre-
tiOnary power to remit taxes assessed
under the provisions of sections 81, IS
and 80, when the same have been listed,
in good faith, to the investor in the town
of his residence.
'There are several changes that should
be made in the language of the corpora
ton tax law to improve its phraseo!ogy,
and make il more easily understood.
These changes have been discussed with
the committee on revision of the statutes
anu Vlo Sdtuo IeCSlNOu OilOll ONAOAAi cOA
sideration; but 1 am not now advised
whether that committee will embody
these changes in their revision, or not;
if not l will, in due time, submit to the
consideration of the Legislature bill
embracing all improvements that may
be deemed desirable.
"Were it not for the State school tax,
the State highway tax, and practically
the support of all insane paupers by the
State (which relieves local taxation ac-
cordingly), the amount receive under
the present law would fully support the
State government, as was calculated and
designed by Col. Hooker and his COM
mittee on ways and means, who were
the promoters of this law in 1882.
"Some additional revenue might be OBJ
tanned without working any great hard
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-08-07

The consistency of Democracy:-The
adoption, in form and spirit, of "Reed-
ism," the claims of a mortgage on ''civil
service REFORM" when, but recently, the
Democratic House voted to strike from
the appropriation bill the allowance for
the expenses of the civil service commits
sion; the claim to be sound money
party, when majority of the Democrats
of each house voted for free coinage of
silver in the recent silver fight; the
claim, through their platform, to be the
party of the people, as against the trusts
in the face of the abject and disgraceful
surrender to the sugar and other trusts
the claim to be Tariff Reform party
the claim to possess any party honor,
anyway, in the face the corrupt deals,
and bargains of the tariff flight, is pro-
posterous.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-08-07

The question of Free Trade VS.. Protec-
ton is an issue in bill before the Do
minion Parliament, and some of the
reasoning of those in favor of the latter
is instructive reading now, showing
what the British system has done, and
per Sc what it will do for us. Here is an
extract from an argument: There must
not be any weak toying with British free
trade. What the Colonies want and
what they will be satisfied with is Impe-
rial free trade throughout the empire
upon a preferential basis. We know
British free trade has done for us aud
want no more of it. We must not want
our standard of living fixed by the com
petition of British subjects within the
Empire, and that is as much as any
British stateman should require of us.
British free trade has not vet proved
such wonderful blessing to Great Brit
ain as its advocates claimed it would,
and its effects upon her colonies have
been most disastrous, by sending immi-
grafton from the British Isles to the
United States. Had Great Britain main
tanned an imperial trade policy during
the past fifty years, the millions of emf
grants who are now residents of the
United States would still be British sub
jects, and firm believers In the impor-
tance of maintaining the supremacy of
the Empire. Under her free trade policy
British subject is of no account, and it
is of no advantage to be one as far as
trade is concerned. Foreign producers
are allowed to fix the standard of living
for British subjects, without regard to
the low scale of living to which the for
eigner is accustomed"
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-08-07

The Poultney Journal asks: "Isn't it
little strange that nothing is said about
State politics, with an election only
about four weeks ahead? But of course
there will be but little use in stirring up
the animals, as about every one is going
to vote the Republican ticket this fall.
That is the only way they can protest
against Cleveland times Talking
don't count, voting does" When one
notes the complexion of the Democratic
State and county conventions held this
year, one or two things are apparent:
the conventions are attended principally
by Cleveland Office holders, and the
''pocket borough system seems to be
the rule. The voters will discount this
state of things every time.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-08-07

Boston now follows New York in hav-
ing police investigation on its hands.
A police sergeant is on trial, charged
with accepting bribes for 'protechon,"
and general investigation and shaking
up of the whole force is threatened.
With such fair name as Boston pos
sesses, it cannot be that the condition of
their police department approaches the
debauched condition of New York's po-
lice force. Still an investigation may be
needed to weed from among her police
those with tendency to follow in the
footsteps of New York's guardians of
the peace.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-08-07

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
a 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.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-08-07

The latest news from the Chinese-Jap-
anese war over Korea, is to the effect
that Japan is getting the best of it thus
far. There have been several engage
ments. The japanese are the Yankees
of the Orient, they are armed with mod
ern weapons, officered by German Off
GERS and are civilized people. The
Chinese, on the other hand, are not pa
triOtic, are on the verge of mutiny all
the time, and have copied English ways.
The fact that a whole transport chose
death rather than surrender shows a
British persistency, backed with num-
bers, that will make China formidable
antagonist.
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Caserio, the twenty-one-year-old An
archisU who assassinated President Car
not, was condemned Friday by the jury
after thirteen minutes deliberation, and
was sentenced to the guillotine. The
plea of his lawyer that his mind was eff
fected by epilepsy, to which his family is
subject, proved of no avail. An appeal
to the Court of Cessation will be taken,
but there is no reason for believing that
the verdict will be reversed. French
courts have short and crisp way of
dealing with Anarchists, seeming to feel
that if they are sane enough to plan and
execute their murderous deeds, they are
sane enough to be made an example of
for the benefit of their fellow Anarch-
lists,
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To man without troubling con-
scierce what boon it must be to pos
sess ''pulr' in New York's Tammany
organization. In Wostchester county is
Little Monte Carlo, one of the most no
tOrious gambling resorts in the State.
The resort is great mine to the treas
ury of the railroad leading to the place.
The Tammany connections of the presi-
dent of the railroad secure Little Monte
Carlo against the Tammany police au-
thOrities,
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BENNINGTON co. SAVINGS BANK.

TTNhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
L Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction of business from 10 O'Clock
.. m. to o'clock p. M, Sundays and Holidays ex-
cepted.
Interest to depostors strictly in accordance with
he 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 ls, and if not withdrawn will be added
principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
upon ii.
Loans solicited upon real estate and undoubted
personal securities.
Az! VALENTINE, President,
l. E. GIBSON, Vice President,
q H. DEWEY, Treasurer,
q. W. qARMAN, Secretary,
y TRgsfEEs-A B. Valentine, i. W. Harman,
0lpScott, j. T. shurtlef, 1 e. Gibson J. r.
Judson John Robinson.
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Owing to Democratic mismanagement
of the municipal affairs of the city of
Baltimore the treasury of that city is
practically bankrupt. Money must be
borrowed at once to meet the current ex-
penses. At the present rate how long
will it be before Democratic mismanage-
ment places the United States Treasury
in the same condition?
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-08-07

There are two species of Democrats
that are exceedingly rare this year, with
every prospect of becoming more so.
One is the sort that "points with pride"
and the other is the variety that "claims
with confidence"
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READ THIS!!-- There is So in It for You.
GREAT BANKRUPT SALE
OF FINE CLOTHING!
FOR FIFTEEN DAYS ONLY.
utaudbh ouare
$4,000 worth of Elegant Tailor Made Mems Boys and ChdTens
Suits Spring and fall OVerCOa to be sold 80 per Ct below cost
smoning a
American House BF Cor River North $751; Opposite DySdas Son.
and F them buy for 81 worth 2G the
English
Diagonal Dress Mems striped trousers worth & 90 81 Isl
ted worthless FrockSu
len cen
ee $
but Everything WILDE sold precisely advertised
Everything must be turned ntO Cash. Re right place.
American House BTk Cor River North $751; OppO A. Dyda Son.
American House BPk Cor River North SS OppO A. DySdae Son.

ship OF injustice, by levying State tax
upon collateral inheritance, as has been
adopted in some other States, notably
New York and Maine. In the State of
Maine such law has recently been sus-
tanned by its supreme court"
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Ringling Bros. circus is here to-day.
The street parade this morning was one
of the finest eyer seen in town. This is
the first time this company have exhib-
tied in Vermont, and crowds are attend
ing this afternoon.
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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 a 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-
4uired. Office opposite Congregational Church
Main ST., Bennington.
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q. CUTLER, DENTIST.
Successor to DIR. S. B. Pike.

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 my care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without pain, when desired.
Office Opposite Free Library Hail. Bennington,
37tf Vermont.