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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29
South Shaftsbury.

Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Spencer, who were
married by the Rev. Mr.. Dow at the
Methodist parsonage, about four o'clock
on Thursday last, returned home Satur.
day evening, when they were pleasantly
surprised at the home of q brother, Jesse
Spencer. Eighteen or twenty friends
gathered and very pleasant evening
was enioved. Refreshments were
served. Mrs. Jesse Spencer, Mrs. Syl-
vester Hawkins and Mrs. Fred Eddy ca
tered.
Holly Carey, one of the employees of
the Eagle Square Company, met with a
sad accident, cutting off three of his fin
ger ends. He has the sympathy of all
who know him.
Mr.. Graham left the place on Satur-
day afternoon, having had a very sue
cessful weeks work. Meetings still con-
tinue under the direction of the Rev. Mr..
Blanchard,
Friends of Mrs. John NJ. Shartz will
be panied to learn of her critical condi-
ton. She has undergone a surgical op-
Grafton in New York for the removal of
a cancerous tumor. She is being nursed
at a sanitarium in Brooklyn. News from
her son, VIM. Sickle, Wednesday, was
favorable, her attending physician think
ing the critical point had been bridged
over.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Barton went to
Cambridge, N Y, to attend the funeral
of brother-in-law of Mrs. Barton, Mr..
Gibson.
The Rev. Mr.. Webster was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Rice while in
town. We are sorry to see our former
pastor not in as good health as formerly.
Miss Hattie L. Mattison closed her
school on Friday night last, having be-
gun one week earlier than Norman Bot
tum. They will have a short vacation.
Miss Mary Hastings visited Miss Ruby
Mattison last Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Galusha and her son, Sam
uel, visited the family of Lyman Ga
lusha, IN Pownal, last week. Mr.. Ga
lusha is not in very good health.
Miss Efie Galusha spent last Sunday
at home, coming to welcome the bridal
party.
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STATE NOTES,

In Washington county cOurtlas week,
Mrs. Eva C.. Webster. wife of Rev.
George o. Webster, a former pastor of
the Montpelier Baptist church was
granted divorce for intolerable sever
ity Mr.. Webster made no appearance
and his present whereabouts is un-
known. The petitioner was granted
custody of her minor child.
Charges are current in Barre that GER
tain officials connected with the city
government have been receiving 'hush
money! from number of local liquor
dealers and giving them protection
against raids. Prominent citizens are
demanding that the matter be lnVestiga-
ted.
Granite has been discovered in Pitts
ford and is pronounced of fine quality.
1t is of dark green color, and the sup
ply seems as unlimited as the marble
deposits. 1t is not far distant from Sen
ator Proctor's possessions.
S. L. Griffith, wealthy resident of
Dandy is showing in the large cOnserva-
tories on his estate in that village what
is probably the finest collection of
chrysanthemumt IN Vermont. and one
of the finest in New England. Mr..
UIllllbl HAS db pleSGnb llf NdIlGlIGS, COu-
tanning over 1,500 blossoms. Many of
them have taken prizes at the chrysan-
themum shows in various parts of the
country. The collections include some
of the rarest varieties in the markets.
several of them having been national
prize winners in the last few years.
among them is "Mrs. Griftith's favorite'
which took first prize at the last national
show.
The series of mission services to be
held in Bellows Falls by Bishop Hall
will begin Sunday, December l, and con-
tinue until Sunday, December s. The
services will be held at the Emmanuel
church, except Monday evening. when a
mission preaching service will be held in
the opera house. The other weekday
services, Tuesday and Saturday morning
prayer, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
at 8: evening prayer followed by script
ure exposition, every afternoon at 4, and
mission preaching services evening al
7.30.
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Manchester Centre.

John Botsford is attending school at
the Perry Classical Institute in Rutland.
A donation for the benefit of Rev. Il.
L. Kelton will be held in the vestry of
the Methodist church, Wednesday even
ing, Dec. 4th.
The Young Ladies' Guild of Zion
church will hold their annual Christmas
sale of fancy articles, useful and orna-
mental, also home made candies, on
Thursday, Dec. 5th, both afternoon and
evening" at the residence near the Col
burn House, until recently occupied by
j. H. Whipple and family.
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THE VERMoNTsToNEINDUsTRY
Facts Taken From the Report of
William C. Day of the U. S. CeoIog-
icaI Survey.

Facts Taken From the Report of
William C. Day of the U. S. CeoIog-
ical Survey.
In the reports of the director of the
United States geological survey for 1895
is an interesting account of the stone IN
dustry in 1894 by VIM. c. Day. Yer
mont stands third in the list OF states ar
ranged according to the value of stone
production. The State produced $685.
956 in granite, $6jS, 167 in slate and ST.
SOC, 800 in marble. Vermont heads the
list IN the output of marble, which, how
ever, is the smallest for several years.
In his account of the slate industry Mr..
Day says:
"The slate output of Vermont comes
entirely from quarries in Rutland county.
The industry has suffered quite notice
ably from the financial depression which
has characterized the years 1898 and
| 1894. The total value eff the output of
| 1893 was placed at S535, ,732.
| The above figures are somewhat too low.
as returns from some Vermont quarries
| operated by residents of the State of
New York were enormously returned as
belonging to the latter State, The value
of the product in 1894 for Vermont has
been very exactly ascertained to be $685.
! l67."
The marble product of Vermont in
1894 was 476 per cent. of the total pro-
duct of the country. Five years ago
Vermont produced 81 per cent. of the
total marble output. Large gains in
production are reported in New York
| and Georgia.
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Col. r. E. Smith Resigns.

Because of the severe Hines by which
he was prostrated last July Col. Fred T..
Smith, of Montpelier, State Inspector of
Finance, finds himself utterly enable to
endure the fatigue of travel and the la
Dor required to properly discharge the
duties of that Office. He has rendered
his resignation to Gov Woodbury. and it
has been accepted. His successor has
been appointed, Fred G. Field of North
Springfield
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29
Next C. A. R. Encampment at Rut-
land,

MONTPELIER. Nov. 27th.-The 29rh an.
nual State encampment of the G. A. r.
is to be held in Rutland. Department
Commander Cannon has named j. L.
Moseley, assistant inspector; E. E. Ed.
ridge, of Warren, assistant inspector gen
eral; A. w. Fuller, of st. Albans, aid-de-
camp in charge of military instruction in
the public schools; aids-de camp, S. w.
Parkhurst, of st. Johnsbury, j. II. Lucia
of Montpelier, Ozro Meacham, of Bran
don, George L. Green, of BrattleborO,
A. W. Allister, of Waitsfield, r. G.
Welch. of Franklin, and A. o. Adams, of
Arlington.
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Woodford,

One or two couples went to the Jack
sonville ball.
Dexter M. Gleason has visited in
North Adams this week.
Now the brooks and swamps are
ready to freeze up for the winter.
Trying to do right without being
right, is undertaking to do business
without capital.
G. c. Eas ton is drawn petit juror for
the December term of county court.
Warren Harbour has concluded to run
his fish and oyster cart during the win
ter. That pleases the people.
The tree and evergreen men have gone
to Wilmington to make shipments from
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29

Dressing gowns and slippers are sy-
nOnynous with mans evening comfort,
but the comfort is incomplete without
one of those luxurious "Old Comfort"
or "Fireside' chairs. They can be found
at low prices at the warerooms of Green
& Waterman, in Troy.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29
DRESS CUTTING
SCHOOL.

Now is the time to insure yourself against high
prices, against ill-ftting garments and prepare
yourself to save money at home, or earn money
in business. If you learn this art with us in full
which requires only little time. you are insured
against high dressmakers' bills; you are insured
of fit and style to your gowns that only the ex.
pert can give, and you are insured of a good liv
ing any where. People can bring the material to
make dress while learning. The French meth
cd of basting. boniug and finishing is also taught
Call and examine system and drafts. they will
interest you. Open every afternoon and eyen-
ing. Cutting School at 435 Main St. S4m3
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29

Cleveland will hardly be able to treat
the inquiries of Congress regarding his
abandonment of Waller with the sub
lime indifference that he has treated the
Inquiries of the people and the press.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29
PoWnaI.

Thanksgiving services were held IN the
Baptist church yesterday morning. The
Rev. E. Arnold of the Methodist church
delivered the sermon. ..
Charles Smith and family are now oc-
cupying his new dwelling on North
Church street.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29

The new woman seems to be entirely
dissatisfied with the things that be.
Now she has revised the Bible to suit
her advanced ideas.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29
THE BANNER.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRI
DAY AFTERNOONS.

Entered at the Bennington Post Office al
second-class matter by C. A. PIERCE CO.
Publishers.
Terms, Sl.50 per year, strictly in advance
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29

Col. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, is
trying to regain his old seat IN Congress.
He was, however, dumped into the re
fuse heat to stay there.
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A SEVERE ACCIDENT.

Seely Maycomber while at work in his
fathers mill here Tuesday, caught his
hand between large pulley and heavy
belt which connects it with a smaller
one, and so severely injuring his hand
and arm that he will be unable to use it
for some tine.
Prof. Button, magician and ,ventrilO-
quist, gave two interesting performan-
ces on Saturday and Monday evenings.
The tricks and illusions were marvellous
and were fully appreciated by the large
audiences present.
The children of the Junior League
gave a five-cent supper in the vestry of
the Methodist church last Saturday
afternoon. 1t was well attended and
handsome sum was netted for the So
Ciety.
Miss Audria Bowen, of Bennington,
has been visiting her cousin, Mrs.
George H. Dunn of this place, the past
week.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-11-29
THE. ANNUAL BALL.

The social event of the season here,
the annual hop of the Pownal Cornet
Band, passed off brilliantly on Thanks
giving eve in Academy Hall. The hail
presented beautiful sight with its dec
orations of red, white and blue and with
the Kaleidoscope of colors made by the
ever whirling dancers. Waltzes, polkas,
quadrilles and two steps followed each
other in rapid succession and never for
a moment was there any cessation of
movement in the dizzy throng who
danced to the splendid music of the
bands orchestra. The ball was opened
at $50 sharp by a grand march led by NJ.
Brownell Bates and Miss Abigail Hoag.
From this time until the ''wee sma'
hours of morn the dancing continued
and it was not until morning dawned
thBt the ball broke up. An excellent
supper was served at Pratt's Hotel
where covers were laid for sixty couple.
Many were present from out of town,
people being uoted from North Adams,
Blackinton, Williamstown and Benning-
ton. Many handsome costumes were
noted.
An entertainment will be given this
Friday evening in Parker Hall by fifteen
young ladies of the Baptist church, after
which a supper will be served in the
vestry of the church.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-05-16
CAPITAL JoTTINGs.
Picked Up Here and There by Our Ublqui-
tons Reporters.

tons Reporters.
The Court of Appeals adjourned
until the 18th of June, when they will
meet TO hand down opinions.
rs of the Welsbach improved gas
lights will be placed in st. Mary s
Church and College.
--"Condiment" is a general tonic,
stimulent nutritious and fattening food
for Cattle. For sale by ]. III. Raw
lings, West street, opposite the depot.
The new revenue cutter Guthrie, will
shortly begin dock trial in Baltimore.
The Calvert Grand Jury reports
that it has found general desire on the
part of the citizens of this county TO re-
spect the laws.
-HARDwARE, Tinware, Carpenters
Grain, &C., for sale by JOHN II. RAW
ILNGs, West ST., opp. A., w. ~ b. depot.
Henry Plowman, 90 years old, an UNI
Gle of ex-Commander Jacob Plowman
of the oyster navy, is dead. His funeral
will take place today at Emmorton,
Hartford county.
The pungy John G. White belong
ing to Robert Castle, of Baltimore, went
ashore off Hackett's Point Saturday
night. She was almost in sinking con-
ditiOn, and was towed to Annapolis to-
day by the tug Uncle Sam.
Just Received a New and Stylish
line of Straw Hats for men and boys at
JAMES MUNRoE's.
latest improved Gasoline and Oil Stoves,
go to j. III. RAWLINGS, West street, opp.
the depot.
Citizens of Havre de Grace have
adopted resolutions petiti0ning the
Board of Public Works to preserve the
Tidewater canal, and in making lease
of it to provide for its care and main
tenence for its entire length. A COM
mittee, headed by the Hon. Murray
Vandiyer, has been appointed to confer
with the Governor and the other men,
bers of the Board of Public Works.
The City Drug Store is the place for
Soda and Mineral waters. Feldmeyer
Bros.
White Duck Trousers in abundance
at JAMES MUNRoE's.
The City Council of Baltimore has
passed an ordinance to submit to vote
'of the citizens an ordinance for the issue
of loan for $500, 900 for the Baltimore
Exposition. The payment of the money
is made conditional upon its use for per-
manent improvements in Clifton Park,
and that private subscriptions to the
exposition to the amount of $500, 900 DO
obtained.
-HANLIN Bros, strictly Pure Ready
Mixed Panrs and Pure Oil Wood Stains
4 . e /.
j. II. RAWLINGS, West st., opp. depot.
--Pindell q Co., Arundel Building, is
the place to get your bargains.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-05-16
NAVAL NEWS.

Orders Embellishments OF War ships
The gunboat Castine has left Mozam.
bique for Comoro Island and Madagas'
car.
The Marblehead. following the San
Francisco, has arrived at Algiers on her
way to Kiel.
The following naval orders have been
issued: Lieut.. Leroy NJ. Garrett has
been ordered to examination for promo
ton. Lieut.. w. III. Behler has been de.
tached from the photographic Office,
June l. and granted two months leave
of absence. Lieut.. w. III. III. Souther-
land detached from the Navy Depart
ment, June 3, and ordered to the Gin
cinnati, as the relief of A. &. Dilling-
ham detached and granted three months
leave of absence. Ensign Ii. 4. Hutchin-
son detached from the Petrol and order
ed to the Naval Academy. Assistant
Engineer Walter Bell detached from the
New York navy-yard and ordered to
the New York. Assistant Engineer T..
l.. Beach ordered to the Ericsson, in
connection with her machinery, reliev-
ing Passed Assistant Engineer w. II.
Chambers, ordered to the New York
navy-yard.
The Alert has sailed from San Juan
del Sur for Panama. The Ranger ar
rived at the latter place yesterday from
Esmeraldas, Ecuador, and it supposed
that the revolutionary movement at
that point has been quelled.
Lieut.. Thos. Stevens, executive officer
of the cruiser Yorktown, will be tried
by court-martial for being intoxicated
while on duty. The charge was preferred
by Commander Folger. Lieut.. Stevens
joined the Yorktown shortly before her
departure for the Boring sea fleet patrol
year ago, and has been with Comman-
der Folger since then. He was after
ward acquitted of the charge.
Admiral Almy is critically Hin Wash
ington.
Secretary Herbert and President
Cleveland discussed The Meade case and
it was decided to punish the Admiral in
some way. Ii it is impossible to court
martial him, his years leave may be
revoked and his request for retirement
refused
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-05-16
A Wen known Annapolis Family.

The Wdlla Wolld Union, of the State
of Washington, published in a recent is
sue the following article: Captain ID.
w. Mullan, United States Navy, and
commander of the Mohican now anchor
ed at Tacoma, is in the city visiting old
friends. No doubt old settlers will re-
member that interesting family. There
were Captain John MulIan, the builder
of the Mullan road, DR.. James Mullan,
Louis Mullan, the lawyer, and Horace
Mullan, an ex-captain of the u. S. N,
besides Fred. and Charles Mullan. The
latter in early days used to run saw
mill. There were seven brothers of them,
but they are all dead now, save the cap
tain, who is in Washington, and with
him is Horace, and this gallant navy of
ficer, ID. w. MNllan. While writing this
article he dropped anchor in our Office,
entertained us with pleasant chat, for
he is man full of genuine and heartfelt
friendship. lie left last night for Taco
ma and the good wishes Of many newly
made friends go with him."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-05-16

The case of the Farmers and Drovefs
Bank. of Baltimore, VS.. X. Il. Pumph-
rey, of Annapolis, was decided yesterday
IN favor of the hank. Mr.. Humphrey
began business with the bank about ten
years ago. Some years since the bank
reported balance of $3.50 i'm his fay or.
He drew it. Afterward the bank said
it was an error aud Mr.. Humphrey re-
paid it. Later the bank again reported
his account rs having balance of about
$50. Mr.. Humphrey. although he had
made no deposit since the first error was
corrected, drew the money, because he
thought the bank had found out it was
in error on the first report. Subsequent
~ the bank called on him to repay the
second $3.50, stating that his account had
been mixed with a Mrs. Humphrey. Mr..
Humphrey asked to see her signature,
but it was not shown him. He stated
on the stand yesterday that he was will
ling TO pay the money if he owed it.
But, as he had paid it once, he wanted
TO be certain that he owed it.
Court met this morning with Asso-
ciate Judges Revell and Jones on the
bench. The following cases were heard.
The Court held that it could not take
up the appeal Of Melvin and Gadd from
the assessment of the county commits
sioners on the MARYLAND Hotel property.
The Giddings heirs vs. Melvin Il Man
cha, relating to rights in the West An
napolis property, were taken to Hartford
county for trial.
The petit jury was discharged to-day
until the grand jury meets to hear the
report OF accountant Rodgers on his ex-
animation of the school commissioner
books
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-05-16

The Christian Endeavor Society Of the
State propose attending in body the
Fourteenth Annual Convention to be
held in Boston during the week of July
10th TO 10Th. An Endeavorer has char
tered, on his account, a Sound steam
er, 1.-THE City of Richmond" The trip
will offer great opportunity to MEM
bers who wish To enjoy fine summer
trip, in addition to attending the con-
vention. The party will leave BaIti-
more by rail Tuesday, July 9th, ut a,
M, Jersey City at ~ M, reach New Ifa-
ven at 4 p. m, remaining there until h
y. M, when they will leave for Newport,
where Wednesday will he spent. Leav-
ing Newport about Z y. M, will be I'm
Boston early Thursday morning, where
the boat will he anchored at cOnven-
lent place to the convention. and will
be used rs a hotel during the five days.
Monday at night they will start for
Portland, Me-, spending Tuesday there,
or at Old Orchard Beach. Leaving Port
land Tuesday night, will be at Bar Har-
Dor early Wednesday, where the day will
be spent. From Bar Harbor they will
go to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard.
where part of Thursday will We spent;
leaving at night for New York, which
will be reached about 10 a. m. OH Friday.
From here they can return home at their
pleasure. This entire trip, all expenses
included from Baltimore and return for
the eleven days, is offered at the follow
ing low prices Cabin berth, 800; inside
stateroom for two people, 1886 each. All
applications should be sent at once to s.
NJ. Pr0tsman, 1119 Edmons0n avenue,
Baltimore. Preference will be given to
Endeavorers until June LIST, at which
time assignments will be made.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-05-16
Your physical CONDITION

Needs attention at this time. IL you
are tired, weak aud nervous, il is clear
that your blood is impure, and without
doubt there has been too much over
work or strain on brain and body. The
course Of treatment for such condition
is plain and simple. The blood must
first be purified 50 that the nervous sys-
TEN, and in fact all the organs will be
fed upon pure blood. Intelligent people
without number have testified that the
best blood purifier, nerve tonic and
strength imparting medicine is Hoods
Sarbaparilla. Nervousness, loss Of sleep
and general debility all vanish when
Hood 5 SarsaparilIa is persistently taken {;
in word, health and happiness follow
after taking Hood 5 Sarsaparllla.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-05-16
State Editors in Convention.

The Maryland Editorial Association
met at Cambridge yesterday, with the
following members present Joseph NJ.
Street, Belair, Hdrf0rd Democrat; a..
j. Almony, Rockville Advocate; Charles
III. Vanderford and Mrs. Vanderford,
Westminster Adrocdte; G.. +. Hadda-
way and Mis-. Haddaway, Easton Led
ger; ]. S. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson, Mdrl-
Joro Gazette; John NJ. Carter, Jr., Bal
timore Ners; Fred. Sasscer, Prince
GEORGES Inquirer; w. w. Busted,
Miss Busted and Mrs. b. p. Heating,
CentIeville Obserrer;O. NJ. Purnell and
c. l.. Vincent, Snow Hill Messenger,
and William NJ. Abbott and Mis-. Al
bott, of Annapolis EVENING CAPITAL.
After business meeting III the morn
ing the convention adjourned, and in the
afternoon an excursion was given to Ok
ford, and a most pleasant time was spent.
At night a ball was given in honor of the
visitors.