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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16

PROF. HARD of New York extending thanks
to his numerous patrons Ito whom he refers) the
past term, opens his spring term April 18th
The latest rapid systems taught, enabling begin
Lers to play at sight in one term. Address Ben
nington post office and he will call on you 2ltf
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16

In the spring women need Palne's eel
cry compound.
The average American woman, says a
well known writer, wears herself out
twenty years before heI time. She be-
gins the wearing-o out process as a child,
staying up at night until the whole faml-
ly retires; and keeps it up as growing
girl. staying awake until ten or eleven
o'clock. when she should be asleep at
nine: and as a woman she has so many
things to do and to keep up with that
she hasn't a minute 10 rest.
By and by her cheeks grow thin and
haggard; languor takes the place OF her
old. time high spirits; she has a general
ly WORKOUT air; her nerves are gnawed
bv pain. and sleeplesspess makes fearful
inroads upon her health.
Her physician tells her simply that her
nervous system has been exhausted, and
that help must come by feeding the
brain and entire nervous tract, richly,
rapidly and completely 1t is the expert
ence of the most careful medical men In
the country that nothing proves SO uni
formly successful as Paine's celery com
pound in cases of brain WEAKNESS, ner-
vous inability, failure of vital force, dys-
pepsia, sleeplessness and for restoring
health and vigor 90 the brain and body
when exhausted by overwork or dissipa-
ton.
Every such weary, nervous, in-blood-
ed person should take Paine's celery
compound. 1t makes such people well.
Paines celery compound improves the
general health by making new, ruddy
blood and refreshing the nerves.
1t teammates the languid body, and vi
talizes the important organs SO that they
work in harmony with each other,
The accomplished editor of the Oak
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16
Today and that One is
These letters tell of Wonderful Cures by Purified Blood

The world has never seen such mar
vellous cures accomplished by any
medicine but Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The secret of its success is that it is
the best blood purifier ever produced.
1t is king over all forms of scrofula,
salt rheum and all other blood diseases.
1t is the only medicine of which can
be said: 1t CURES by making pure,
rich red blood Read these letters:
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ShaftSbuFV,

Miss Anna Somers of Bennington,
spent Easter with her mother, Mrs. Kate
Somers.
There was no preaching at the Metho-
dist church Sunday.
Our district school commenced Mon
day. Miss Lizzie Bourn of South Shafts
bury is the teacher.
Mrs. L. Richie and her son from Con-
necticut is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Bromley.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16
Count Tolstoi,s New Book.

Count Tolstoi's latest work, which has
just appeared in The Severny Vestnik, is
called master and Man" 1t is story Of
Russian village life, telling of the struggle
in the mind of the master, lost in the
snow with his zen, against the tempta-
ton to abandoA his helpless companion,
for whom he at last gives his life.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16
SAFE DEPOSIT.

Make your cash deposits at
No. sol Main Street, Free Lii
brary Building, whether it be
small or large sums. Gold
value given for it with a liber-
al discount as interest, be.
sides, you hold the best Sc
curities that can be given and
enjoy all benefits Of same.
This is more than the earth,
for its Of the earth, and its pro-
auctions in fabrics Of wearing
material shaped by skilful
hands into clothing, furnish
ings, hats, caps and other
wearing articles made for COM
fort, decoration and durability.
C. B. SIBLEY.
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Saved Her Sight
Another Wonder Performed by
Hoods SarsapariIIa.

Hoods SarSapariIIa.
"My little girl Hazel is now four years
old. Two years ag she had the grip. After
recovery her eyes grew infiamed and sup
turated. For over 7 months she mad to
have her eyes bandaged and stay in dark
room. The family doctor and an oculist
did everything possible. She did not i'm
prove and even. grew worse. At last after
six months he gave US the discouraging
opinion that Che cornea of one eye was de-
stroyed
And Sight Entirely Gone.
That it was doubtful if she would ever be
able to gee any with the other, as the sight
was rapidly being destroyed in that also.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16
Future of INC Conversational Record.

The next congress will contain a large
number of newspaper men. Possibly there
is future for fhe Congressional Record,
after ll.-Washington Star.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16

failed to afford much relief. A few months
ago commenced taking Hoods Sarsapar-
rilla and the trouble has entirely disap-
peared." MRS. II W. BUSHNELL, Lyon
Brook, Oxford, New York.
Blood Poison.
81 became poisoned with ivy. 1t would
break out on me, spring and fall. had
doctors but was not relieved. 1t would
break out into sores and pimples on me
and form scabs. II it had not been for q
neighbor recommending Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla to me do not think ould be alive
day used two bottles last fall and three
to his spring and it has cured me-"
FRANCIS A. PAYETTE, Mishawaka, Ind.
A Baby Boy Cured.
az have used several bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla for my little boy, three years
ofage, who has been troubled with eczema
very badly. 1t has entirely cured him,
therefore 1 recommend it to all mothers
who have children suffering from eczema"
MRS. PETER A. JOHNSON, Cranbury Sta
ton, New Jersey.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all drug
gists. 81; six for S5. Prepared only BY
c. I. Hood & Co., Lowell Mass. 1t pos
sesses curative powers
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16

We thought her doomed to permanent
blindness. She suffered intense pain and
kept her head buried in the pillows most
Of the time. If light was admitted to the
room she would cry as if burned with a
hot iron. AS she was badly run down we
thought before continuing the treatment
we would try to build up her system and
renew her strength. We began giving her
Hoods Sarsaparilla. She began to
Improve Rapidly
and by the time she had finished taking
the first bottle we were able to remove the
bandages and found that she could bear
the light and that the sight was returning,
much to our delight. She took several
bottles and then was as well as ever. 1t is
now year since, and her eyes
Are Permanently Cured.
She can see perfectly, has had no signs Of
any further trouble and is in every respect
perfectly healthy. We have great faith in
Hoods Sarsaparilla." w. II. BUTTER
FIELD, 1896 Hastings st., Detroit, Mich.
Salt Rheum Cured.
"Three winters ago salt rheum broke
out on my hands and became very trouble
some, making large sores. saw several
doctors and tried various remedies, but all
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-16
Artists Materials.

Oil and Water colors, brushes, canvas,
crayons, PLAQUES, palettes, ETC., etc.,
BANNER Stationery Store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
ABOLISH CONVICT PUNfsHMENr
The Central Trades and Labor Council En-
dorses Such "A Bill.


The Central Trades and Labor Council
held an unusually well-attended meeting
last night at Ellett's Hail. There was
present fun delegation from the Ma
tional Tobacco Workers Union, recently
organized. After the disposition OF rou-
tine business the Legislative Committee
reported bills TO be present TO the General
Assembly, one in regard TO eonvict-made
goods. and the second in relation 10 the
punishment of convicts confined i'm the
penitentiary.
The frst-named bill requires that all
goods OF every description manufactured
i'm the Virginia Penitentuary shall be
labelled or stamped Convict Made" be-
fore being placed OH the market, and that
before convict-made goods from other
States can be sold in Virginia, they must
be likewise stamped or labelled.
The other bill abolishes corporal pun
ishment OF prisoners.
The council endorsed the Gnited States
Tobacco Company's goods as Union Made.
A boycott was read from the National
Tobacco Workers Organization against
Company and laid over until the next
meeting.
The next meeting will be held the Sec
ond Tuesday In January. when the boy
colt against the American Tobacco viii
be considered as other matters OF import
snce viii be discussed
The bills in regard to convict-made
goods and punishment OF convicts will ho
presented In both branches Of the General
Assembly t0zmorrpWs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
AstDcAsE OF DROWNING.
Two WelI.Known Young Men ray 'he
penaItx nf Too Nentnresome skating.

Penalty of Too Nenturcsome Skating.
ALEXANDRIA,, Dec. 16.-Special.-bob
and Ed TYLER. two ~ell-known young
men of lower Fairfax, were drowned IN
Pohict Bay yesterday while skating.
The thaw of Saturday caused the Ice IN
the running streams To become rather
brittle and In many places IL was gone
"a the TWO young men kept on down
towards the river. skating and walking
off and on. according TO the condition
OF the stream.
Down I'm the estuary they found a
sheet of ice that had been sheltered from
both the wind and sun, and on this they
had a good skate. Then they began 10
adventure ~ out from shore and INTO
the channel. which at high tide and IN
some places is pretty deep.
Finally. one of the men broke through,
and his cries were responded 10 by the
other. and before anybody could reach
them. all that was 10 be seen was a mass
OF broken ice.
A large party, with boats, soon reached
the place, and about 2 o'clock the bodies
We're recovered and conveyed 10 their
late home near Accotink. Edward was
about twenty-one, while Bob was, per-
haps, ten years older. Both have borne
excellent regulations. and the good peo-
pie down there are simply repeating the
story OF the consequence OF going skat-
ing on Sunday.
The coffins were sent down from here
this morning.
At Fairfax Courthouse to-day true bills
were found against Ross and Henry, and
their trial was ct for the January term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17

provides that the channel shall be made
l50 feet in width and p feet deep.
He also introduced bills 10 survey the
western branch OF the Elizabeth river and
to improve the road at Yorktown leading
from the steamboat wharves past the
monument TO the National Cemetery.
VIRGfNIANS.
J. r. over and wife. Staunton; c. j.
Collins. Norfolk. and II. y. Fussell and
wife. Hampton, are at the ST. James.
j. p. Evans, J. L. Thomas and wife. and
s. A. Oberdorfer. Of Richmond, are at the
Hotel Lawrence.
" l.. Denny and J. NJ. Perry, Staunton:
f.. j. Willis. Richmond. and J. $. Brown
ing. Pocahontas, are at the Metropolitan.
II. W. Moore. Fairfax: c. A. Barnett,
Lynchburg: S. $. Rhoades Culpeper; q.
W Kimer and w. G.. Frame, Winchester
are at the National.
ID. Dunlop, Petersburg. Is at the Raleigh.
Il. E. Langley. Richmond: r. a. East,
Houston: J. S. Wilson, Richmond; G. X.
Burroughs, Danville. and j. II. Reid,
Brentsville. are at the Howard House.
Representative Walker has been given
a ten days leave OF absence by the House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
sHOr CHTEF JUSTICE.
Judge Snodgrass Takes Exception to an
Article In the Chattanooga Paper.

Article In the Chattanooga Paper.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Dee. TO-
Chief Justice David s. snodgrass. Of tho
Supreme Court Of Tennessee. at noon shot
Colonel John r. Bsasiey while IN the
\ law Office of Brown * Spurlock. Two
/ shots were fired by 10 Chief Justice, one
taking effect in Beasey's left arm and
producing fiesh wound.
The cause was a long item in the news
papers this morning beaded:
Some TennosssQ History"
Colonel John r. Beasfty Recalls Matters
Gone By."
Judge Snodgrass and Colonel Beasley
both made statements, which differ very
slightly, as TO the scene in Brown x Spur
locks office.
However. the latter claims the Judge
used strong language. saying, Every
thing I'm that article about me Is lie. -
and also denies that he put his hand 10
his hip-pocket. or made any effort 10 do
so. as he was unarmed.
The article which brought about the
trouble was reminiscent relating 10 a
suit brought by Beasley In the state Su-
preme Court on behalf OF eighty taN-pay-
ers Of davidson county 10 test the con-
the State I'm 1872 10 the railroads with a
view 10 stopping the yearly payment OF
interest TO these corporations on said
bonds
The offending article declares that Snod-
grass wrote the Democratic platform on
which Frank 5. Wilson ran in 1880. in
which the validity Of the railroad debt
WAS denied. and the writer therefore
counted on one Of the judges support Of
his position.
Snodgrass. however. not only decided
with the majority OF the bench against
him. but IL charges, even addressed him
self to those present after Chief Justice
Turney. now Governor, had rendered the
decision, saying.
THAT the two wings Of the Democratic
party had agreed upon this settlement OF
the railroad debt"
The article stated further that no writ
ten opinion was ever delivered. ami II had
been charged with being a political de-
ciqon. and as such was entitled TO no
respect
~. pl,e-.sch hIsf-Jus;ice sid tonight that
Beasloy WAS a thorough communist on all
matters OF public policy, always enrolled
with the malcontents in politics, and be-
longod TO a class of men who seek 10
provoke Judges and others holding con-
spicuous public positions into diihcuiueS
and leaving them unprotected to add as
sassination to insult, but that such peo-
pie sometimes tackled the wrong person.
and that for this reason he went pre-
pared. though he did not expect trouble.
The affair has produced a profound
shock I'm this community.
Colonel Beasley was candidate for Gov
ernor Of Tennessee in 1873. on the Green
back ticket, but is now a leader OF the
Populist party. lie is an ex-Confederate
soldier. and stlll suffers from wound
received in the war.
lie is a much inferior man 10 the Judge
physically.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17

MI Nirginius Ncwton Ably Defends His
SIDE Of The Onestinn

Mr. Nirglnius Newton opened the de-
bate with strong speech in favor OF
placing the management OF the depart-
menis Of the citys affairs under the con-
tfpi OF commissions He began his arcu-
ment with review of the "corruption
and mismanaeement which mark the adj
ministration of most Of the great cities %
Referring 10 our Board Of Public Inter
csis and our Fire and Police Commissions.
ne gave six reasons why they should be
continued as follows.
We urge their continuance and their
necessity on the following grounds:
]. They are in line with precedent and
experience in municipal government.
2. They Withdraw from the legislative
body an executive function which is mis-
placed and can but be misused.
3. Their responsibility Is more fxod and
defined than under the management Of
the committee OF the council.
4. Their tenure OF office is longer. which
secures more experience and greater eff
cheney.
3. Political control ana influence. which
is Tho bane OF AN departments. is GER
tainiy reduced, If not eliminated in their
composition
g. Their economy and efficiency is well
attested
The speaker. after explaining the func-
tions OF the two commissions and point
ing out the difference between the pow
ofs OF the Two. said:
MUST BE SEPARATED.
The legislative and executive must be
separated differentiated II there be two
legislative chambers = council and board
Of aldermen. they should be constituted
OF different principles otherwise there is
no necessity FOR two chambers. The coun-
Gil or larger branch should be chosen on
the ward plan, the aldermen on a general
city ticket. under the cumulative or other
form 10 secure proportional representa-
ton TO the minority.
The executive head should be 4 mayor
charged with FUN responsibility for the
execution OF the laws. lie should be
vested with the appointment OF the ac-
tual heads OF departments without refer
ercc 10 the legislative branch, and the
terms OF Office OF these heads should be
oOtomporaneous with his, coupled with
the absolute and immediate power Of dis
nissal in the hands OF the mayor.
The work OF administration should be
carried on directly By departments, re-
sponsible 10 single head. and subject
to no control or dictation on the part OF
the legislative branch.
Clerkships, requiring ordinary intelli-
cence and fair elementary education.
should be under the tenure of good be-
haNlOr.
Heads OF technical departments. gas.
water. streets. health, food. Sc. should
DO flled exclusively from classes which
have had the professional training for
such work. The appointment OF these
TWO Classes should DO under some general
sysssm. free from political considerations
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17

The staunton street-Car Mules to be Re
iieved Of Further Labor.

S'rAUNTON, VA, Dec. 16.-Special.-
Robert Lee Johnson, convicted IN the
Hastings Court OF assauiting a semi
mute. has been sentenced TO ten years
In the penitentiary A new trial has
been refused, but counsel Will take the
case 20 the Court Of Appeals.
york will begin Tomorrow, il Is re-
ported TO convert the city street-car
line from mule power to electricity. The
work will be done by the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
OBITUARY..
LEROY =. GRANT.


Mr.. Leroy !. Grant passed away st
sos O'Clock Sunday morning. at his rest
dence, on Grove av3nle. Sir. trAns
was widely known. ana enjoyed tho es>
TEEN OF all with whom he came IN con-
tact during his long ana useful Efe.
Prior to the late rar he was a promi-
nent tobacconist. Recently he bad been
In very ftHbIe health. and suffered muen
from an aiiiiction or dropsy.
Mr.. Grant leaves the following three
brothers.: Messrs. Beverly Grant, or
Columbia; James Henry. ana wiIiian
Grant, OF this city; and one slster-AiSs.
Ellen Cox. lie also leaves the follow
ing children 10 mourn their loss: hifs.
Charles X. Willis. Mrs. Rosa o. Albert
Mrs. Harry G.. Wall, ana hessrs. Ler3y
d., Lewis c.. and Charles 81. Grant.
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon at 3 o'clock, from mis- late rest
dence, l5o4 Grove avenue. Rev. ~.
Hoge, assisted by Rev. w. Ashnry Chrss-
tian, conducted the services. rne funefol
was conducted with Masonic honors ~
Joppa Lodge. No. 40. OF which deceased
had long been a member. The inter
ment was made IN Hollywood. 11o
following acted as paii-bearers:
Aciive--Messrs. 10. Lecky. Jr.. csc-
tain j. T.. Blair. r. 4. sutton. W. g.
Fitzgerald. George {. Jefferson. y. =.
Mcdowell, Willie Mcdowell. NJ. a. Sua
Honorary-S. II. Hswes, r.. b. som>g-
vile. George A. Haynes, ~. SwinefoI&
F L. ails1N.
cAMM. VA. Dec. is-spscia- --Newe
was received here to-day OF the death
OF Mr.. r. L. Gibson. who left hts home
a few days ago Tor 81. Lakes iio<pltsi,
Richmond. where he died Sunday even
Ing. His remains VIII BE- intefrsd sr
I.xuchburf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
REoRGSyfzArIoy OF THE v. & ",
The Plan VIII be Published Early In Jsnu'
ary-WiII Become Effective ut Once.

NEW YORK. Dec. 16.-It has been de.
cided 20 publish the Norfolk and western
reorganization plan early I'm January
All necessary arrangements FOR under
writing the assessments, II Is understood,
have been practically competed.
The syndicate being largely made up
OF foreign interests. when once put out,
the plan Is expected To go through quick
ly. as the prior liens hearing interest
are not disturbed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
DEATH or 4 HEROTC NAN.
The British Steamer Classmate Took Arms
for Cuba.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 16.-Specisl.-
News was received here to-day of the
death of William Mall. at Lewes, Dol
Mr. Mall came here In 1855 from Philadei-
phia. and performed heroic service as
nurse in the yellow-fever scourge. esv-
ing at the breaking out OF the war. He
was sixty-five years old.
The British steamer Classmate. reported
TO have landed at Grenada, Venezuela,
100000 cartridges. 4.VD rifles, COO tori
pedoes. and two rapid-iire guns for the
revolutionists. came TO Newport News
November 26th and took on additional
coal. AS she had enough fuel 10 make
the trip, the arms were undoubtedly Sc
creted under the coal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
Should The Departments Of the Cily'S AZ
fairs be Placed Under Commissions?
DEBATE IN The CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Judge George l.. Christian and Mr. Nir-
rinius newton Argue in Favor of Com
missions aud Mr.. John r.. Epps De-
fendst the Present Committee >ys-
tcm-Exhaustive Arguments
Presented ON Both Sides
of the ouestion-Iarge
Crowd OF business
Men Hear the
Speeches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
4 Caravan Massacred.

ZANZIBAR. Dec. 16-Advices have
been received here that on the night
OF November 18th, a caravan of LOO men
en- route for Eldoma, was attacked by
Chief Nasal and his followers. and more
than a thousand OF the men comprising
the ssxAYAu. ysra.nnrdered..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
M Reduction IN Pig Iron.

NEW YORK. Dec. l6.-Au a confer
ence IN this coity Saturday afternoon
between the Southern ifon-interest par
ties TO the agreement made last summer.
IL was decided not TO MAKE any reduc-
ton In the present price OF pig-iroa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. ,t.-~fsgQ-
cast for Tuesday; " & (.
For yirsinia-Falr; winds shiftnS ~
eouthcriy; werner. = :, q. {. e
For North yollnor~t'olR; ooG>
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-17
mayoR DREwRY's ILLxEss.
His Cousin Dr. :. ID. Drewry Has Gone q
His bedside.

CHESTER, VA. Dec. is.-speciaI..- Mai
A. II. Drewry is reported dangerously IN.
Mr.. Dick Anderson crossed the river at
Bermuda Hundreds last night ir quest OF
DIR. 8. d. brewery. who left at once BY
the way OF Shirley TO be at the BEDSIDE of
his cousin.
Rev. Mr., n. Is. Scott. who has hoeu
sztssnsIx ~ = ROW rugbtlS hnkfep u.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-08

AAS AASe luh!IuS lueS Lilu WIS Jun. Q,
when a delegation from the Hooking Val
ley Trades Assembly called on Gov. Nc
Kinley and stated to him the facts of the
case, and asked for aid.
A Generous Response.
Gov. Mckinley Immediately ordered a
carload of provisions sent to Jacksonville,
the Columbus Board of Trade assuming
the expense. Carload after carload of
supplies has since been sent to the suf-
ferers in response to urgent requests, I'M
til to-day the number of loads is nearly
a score.
The present indications are that it will
be necessary to send several carloads of
provisions into the valley every week for
not less than three months, and possibly
longer. 1t was the first intention of Gov,
Mckinley to issue q general appeal to the
people of the State for contributions. He
decided, however, not to do so at once, but
to call on the various cities in turn us
long as possible, and then to issue a gen.
eral appeal if it should become necessary.
His idea in this method of procedure was
to preclude the possibility of there being
Il great flood of contributions sent into
the valleys, which might encourage waste
and exhaust the supply before the time of
need had passed.
The capital city, as before stated, was
the first to respond. Then Cincinnati
was called upon by the Governor, and the
Chamber of Commerce of that city sent
seven carloads to the sufferers. John Nc