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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31
Vermont Copper Mines.

The prospects are favorable for the re-
vlval of the copper mining industry in
Vermont State, which only few years
ago was fiourishlng and paying indus
try.
The opening up of the exceptionally
rich mines in the West and the ease
with which the ores could be smelted,
has for some time past diverted atten-
tiOn of miners and capitalists from all
Vermont mines; but now that the mines
that produced eighty and ninety per
cent of copper are now able to pro-
duce, like our Vermont mines only
seven per cent of copper, attention is
once more directed to Vermont. Ow-
ing to the newer methods of mining the
mines West are now paying larger divi-
dends than they formerly did, when the
deposits of copper were much richer.
Within the last few years the methods
of copper smelling have been greatly
improved, reducing the cost of smelling
pearly one half.
An item in favor of the Vermont
mines is, notwithstanding the fact that
they are situated few miles from a
railroad this is more than overcome by
their nearness to the copper market.
This we can readily see when we stop to
consider that copper is shipped from
Wyoming, Montana and Colorado to
New York, consuming more than a
week in transportation, while we are
only a few hours ride from the same
market. In the saving in freight rates
alone the Vermont mines have a big ad-
vantage over their Western competitors.
Recent explorations have demonstrate
ed the fact, beyond doubt, that larger
and richer ore bodies exist than have
ever been worked. One of the best
known mining engineers in this country
has recently written concerning the
mines in Vershire: "If the Ely mines
lived at, all with all the drawbacks un-
dee which it labored and under the
awkward and expensive smelling pro-
cess, it should pay very largely with
ample capital, thorough underground
development and modern smelling
methods"
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

Massachusetts, has expended this year,
S172,0OO in her efforts to suppress tuber-
culosis among the cattle of that State
About q 900 animals, one eighth of her
entire number, have been tested, and of
these 1928 were condemned as diseased
These steps are the first ones of con-
serted effort to stamp out that disease or
reduce it to the lowest possible mini
mum within the State. 1t is the inten-
tiOn to continue the work. until all the
cattle have been tested and all traces of
the disease stamped out. When once all
the State has been inspected and all cases
removed as far as is possible, the dis
ease will never get such foothold there
again, for there will always in the future
be an inspection of dairy animals to
guard against anything of the kind, and
all incoming cattle are rigidly inspected
The chances for herds examined and dis
eased animals removed, becoming dis
eased again are very slight. According
to the experts, it will cost Massachu-
setts about 81 100000 to practically ex-
terminate the disease within her bord-
ers, and, provided sufficient funds are
appropriated by the Legislature, this re-
suit can be obtained within space of
two or three years. If these results can
be accomplished at the figures named,
they would seem to be exceedingly low
when the dangers to the human family,
from the use Of the butter and milk from
the diseased cattle are considered. The
Investigations into this matter are still
in the earlier stages, yet many cases of
that dreaded disease, consumption, have
been traced directly to the use of such
milk or butter. In Vermont steps have
been taken towards the suppression of
tuberculosis. Many herds have been
tested and many cattle killed, as being
infected, but the work has not assumed
the thoroughness or importance that it
has in Massachusetts,.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31
HOTEL KEEPERS CONVENTION.
Called to See What Can Be Done
About Prohibition.

A circular letter has been sent out to
Vermont Hotel men as follows:
DEAR SIR-You are respectfully re-
quested to be present at the hotel mems
convention, to be held at Montpelier Jan
uary SJh, 1896, at 1.30 p. m, at the Mont
pelier House. Then and there to discuss
the question of mutual protection, and
any other question of mutual benefit
that may come before the meeting, and
then and there try and devise some
means whereby we may find relief from
the injustice and persecution that we
are now subject to through the present
administration of Vermont's prOhibitory
laws. Our claim is that 1t is an unjust
law and should be modified. As it is
now, we are subject to open blackmail at
any time, and are powerless to prevent
1t. If we combine we certainly can get a
hearing from the people, which we can
not get now. Ny circular letter calling
for pledges to attend this convention has
been very widely published in this State
and in some of the dailies, and has
called forth very few unfavorable com
ments indeed. In fact, most of them
say that an association of the kind would
be most beneficial to those concerned.
Therefore it is for the interest of every
hotel keeper in this State to be present
at this meeting. L have nearly 100 hotel
keepers pledged to be present, among
whom are some of the most influential,
which is guarantee of the success of
the convention; and l sincerely hope
that one hundred more that are not
pledged will be there. Let every man
who is coming see that his neighbor
comes also. We can at least get to-
gether and get acquainted and get to
better understanding of this question.
But from the tone of nearly every letter
that have received, infer that hotel
men mean business. Do not fail to be
there.
Sincerely yours,
H. l.. DOYLE, and others.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

In a recent issue, the Middlebury Reg
lister remarks that Senator Morrill, is be-
coming too old and infirm to longer rep
resent the State, and that, in the elec
tion next year the office should be given
to another. AS yet, we learn of no en-
dOrsement of this sentiment among the
papers of the State, for it is the earnest
desire of all Vermonters that the vener.
able Senator continue to honor the State,
as in the past, as long as he desires. His
position among the leaders of the Senate
is in no wise weakened by his age. A
Washington correspondent of the Bur-
lington Free Press says:
Senator Morrill, is to be found in his
place at the Senate, representing his peO-
pie by his vote on matters of cOnse-
quene, and by his voice as often as there
is occasion to speak. If this could have
been said of Nermonts representatives
always, as it can be of her present dele
CATION, who would have cause to com
plain. 1t is not recorded that kilograms
have been seeking Senator Morrill, about
the country when his party has a small
majority and party measures of foremost
importance were to be brought to vote.
Once during the extreme heat of the
long silver session, he retired to his
home in Vermont for rest, | believe, but
only after many younger and more able
bodied men had been driven from the
field. No opinion upon financial and
business questions is more valued
in the Senate than his, with the excep-
tion, perhaps, of Senator Sherman-and
his influence overreaches party lines.
The Free Press truly states that the
universal respect and esteem in which
Mr.. Morrill, is held at Washington does
not surpass the respect and esteem in
which he is held at home. He is by no
means a prophet without honor in his
own country. The man cannot be named
who is to-day held in higher honor and
more affectionate regard by the people
of Vermont.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

''lt is as impossible for government
to have continuous deficiency of reve.
nue. for two years and half without af-
fecting its financial standing as it is for
an individual" says the report of the
Ways and Means Committee. The truth
of this is as evident to the President as
to the Committee, yet he insists, in the
face of the fact that the government ex-
penses exceed the receipts by over 81, =
600, 900 per month, that the currency sys-
TEN, and not the lack of revenues, is the
cause of the Treasury's condition, which
brought forth his alarming appeal for
aid. Learning nothing and forgetting
nothing, the President is unable to rise
above party. His free trade ideas must
be protected at whatever cost to the
country.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31
Senator Proctor,s Resolution.

Senator Proctor offered the following
resolution in the Senate on Saturday:
Resolved, That the secretary of war be
directed to inform the Senate what
amount of money can be advantageously
used for the pupOse of coast defence
prior to July l, 1891, and what portion
of said amount should be made available
during the present fiscal yeAr, also an
estimate of what portion of the amount
would be required for sights for fortifi-
cations, and how much for engineering
and how much for ordnance work, and
whether the requisite number of heavy
guns can be supplied from the govern
ment shops, and if not, whether the de-
ficiency can be manufactured by private
plants in this country.
This is timely and proper resolution.
The undefended condition of our sea
coast invites just such rebuffs as that
which our government has received
from Lord Salisbury, in response to the
presidents request that the Venezuelan
controversy be settled by arbitration.
Among the nations of the earth, and
notably with England, military power is
the chief element of respect. Had
Venezuela been able to fight England,
the boundary question would have long
since been amicably settled. Had this
country been ready for the war the ami
cable overtures of our government
would have met with a different re-
spOnse.
When the bill for the establishment
of Fort Ethan Allen was pending Senator
Proctor said that it was measure not
of war but of peace. To put the great
seaport of our coast in defensible condi-
ton will tend to promote peace rather
than war. The first step to that end is
of course, is to know what is needed for
the purpose.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City,
ILL.,, was told by her doctors she had Con-
sumption and that there was no hopefo
her, but two bottles Of DR.. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her and she
says it saved her life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers,
139 Florida street, San Francisco, suf-
fered from dreadful cold, approaching
thing else then bought one bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two weeks
was cured. He is naturally thankful. 1t
pies, that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in Coughs and Colds.
Free trial bottles at at c. d. Gibson's
Drug Store.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels ana kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whiskey nor other intoIi-
cant, but acts as tonic and Alternative.
1t acts mildly on the stomach and bowels
adding strength and giving tone to the
organs, thereby aiding Nature in the
perform Lnce of the functions. Electric
Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids
digestion. Old. people find it just ex-
actly what they need. Price fifty cents
per bottle at G. d. Gibson's Drug Store.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31
VERMONT NEWS.
YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN
CLUB.
Next Annual Meeting to be Held at
Rutland on LincoIn'S Birthday.

Next Annual Meeting to be Held at
Rutland on LincoIn's Birthday.
The executive committee of the
Young mems Republican club of Yer
mont met Friday afternoon to decide
upon the place for holding the next an
nual meeting and banquet of the cluO,
for the celebration of Lincoln's birthday
on February II.
President Powers presided at the
meeting which was a very enthusiastic
one, and after due consideration it was
decided to hold the next annual meeting
and banquet in Rutland. Montpelier
was mentioned. but in view of the fact
that one of the important conventions
which are to be held next year will be
held there and that the recent legisla-
tive reunion was held there Rutland
was selected.
1t was proposed to hold the meeting
in the city hall, which has seating
capacity of over 1000 people. 1t was
also suggested that the banquet be held
at 6 o'clock and that the speaking be at
the banquet. 1t was deemed advisable
by the committee to carry out the orig
inal plan of the club, to celebrate the
birthday of Lincoln by banquet and ad
dresses, and to do so independently of
all other organizations, as in this way
there will be no friction, and each can
preserve its identity.
Among those who have been suggested
as probable speakers are: r. B. HoIr,
formerly of Michigan; Stephen l.. VOL
ford, of Brooklyn; Congressman Dings-
ly, of Maine, chairman of the ways and
means committee; j. Sloat Fassett of
New York and ex-Gov. Foraker, of
Ohio.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

weekly, with its two issues a week, does
double the service of a weekly; the news
lis served with but one-half the delay,
aud in a town of the size of Bennington
or Bellows Falls the people are too en-
terprising, too active and too much is
daily occurring to wait for newspaper
published but once every seven days, to
bring the local news. Bellows Falls pre-
sents good field for the new enterprise
and the promoters will undoubtedly
achieve the success that they deserve
for abandoning the lazy weekly and en-
gaging in the more active life of semi
weekly journalism.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

The BANNER takes pleasure in well
coming as a new arrival in the semi
weekly field, the Bellows Falls Times.
The BANNER, since May, 1894, has occu-
pied this field alone, as far as Vermont
is concerned, and as each month passes
it is more than ever convinced that the
semi-weekly is the correct thing for
towns the size of Beunington-too small
for daily, too large for weekly. For
the same reason that the country has
outgrown the stage coach, the towns of
from 1000 to 10000, or thereabouts, pop
ulation, have outgrown the weekly news
paper-both are too slow. The semi
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

Millions for tribute but not one cent
for defense, to make a slight transposi-
ton of famous declaration, would be
an excellent motto for those peace. at any
price patriots who believe that supine
submission should always be observed
toward greedy England. They appar-
emily forget that Americas policy of
promptly resenting England's designs
and interferences, is all that has made us
secure in the possession of what we have.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31
North Adams Chief OF Police. u

The people of the new city of North
Adams have had the same fever of ex-
citement to know who was to be the first
chief of police that other cities have had.
In the case of North Adams the lucky
man has life position, according to the
charter, unless he shall be guilty of NAL
feasance in his office.
Capt Charles A. Kendall of the Fitch
burg, Mass, force, who has had the
strongest Endorsement from three ex-
mayors has been selected for the posi-
ton.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

The Charleston, S. c., News and
Courier makes petty exhibition of
anti-oellum jealousy when it says that
the lingo spirit of the North is
due to desire to secure
increased representation in the
Senate through the admission of Cana
dian States"
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

1t is reported that John l.. Sullivan
has moved to Chicago. AS prize fight
ing seems to have degenerated into talk
ing matches, it is quite appropriate that
The gentlemen of the ring should adopt
the Windy City as their place of resi-
dence.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

The appointment of Senator Morrill,
to the chairmanship of the Finarce Com
mittee of the Senate shows that in spite
of the age of this Gladstone of America"
his mind still retains its old power and
that his opinions still bear their former
weight, among the lawmakers of the
Senate.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

The best $3OO Mems Shoes on the
market.
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Every pair contains paid-up Acct
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Wear Lewis Accident Insurance
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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

Is it "overwork" that has filed this
country with nervous dyspeptics?-
takes the flesh off their bones, the vital
ity from their blood and makes them
feeble, emaciated and inefficient? No.
it is bad cooking, overeating of indigesti-
BILE stuff, and other Notwithstanding
habits.
The remedy is an artifcially digested
food such as the Shaker Digestive Cor
dial. Instead of irritating the already
infiamed stomach the Cordial gives it a
chance to rest by nourishing the system
itself and digesting other food taken
with it. SO flesh and strength return.
Is not the idea rational? The Cordial is
palatable and relieves Immediately. No
money risked to decide on its value. A
10 cent trial bottle does that.
I aNnl 10 tho hast ,,nad;o;na Co., ob;Idray,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

The prospects for Cuba's freedom were
never so bright as at the present time.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

Evidently General Campos is trying to
suppress Cuba with reports instead of
powder.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31
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.l
Terms. Sl5O per year, strictly in advance
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
BiliOusness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-31

Lax0l is the best medicine for children.
Doctors Recommend it in place of Castor
Oil.
The advocate., 1895-06-26
HOmeseeRerg, Rehlsmber.

Our next sxCuEsiOn to the San Luis yaslsy
is July &, via the Santa Fs TO Pueblo; iYc;S
there We take the Denver and Rio Grant.
the grandest scenic road in Amaioa, y,
sRlids, viewing the grand canon al ths
Arkansas by daylight.
Write FOR full information regarding ~
riRated land in Colorado, A home osn
now be secured where a failure Of Cropa Is
nsveE known, where cyclones never come,
where aEteHian water is secured On every
quarter section.
One fare plus 80 for round Grip. Buy
ticksis TO Denver and stop of "a Pueblo.
Write me at EmpoEia, Kansas.
8. M. soorg
The advocate., 1895-06-26
Cheap

First-FOE the National Educaaicnal
Meeting Rt Denver, opening July 9Th, Che
rate will be one fare plus s2.00 for round
tip. Tickets good 10 return any Sims up
TO and including Sept. 1st.
SeOond-The regular Tourist Gar 10 Cali
fOrnis via Kansas City runs once a Wssk,
dleavss Chicago every Thursday al GOO
p. M, Kansas City at 1850 q. m. every BEi.
day. Tickets based on second class rata,
and car runs on fastest trains, and known
as the Philips. Rock Island Tourist Ex0uE-
AiOns. Gar arrives at Colorado Springs
Saturday, 1888 a. m.
Third-Home- Seekers' Excursions "a
Texas and New Mexico. Next one June
11th. Rate, one fare for round "trip. Tickets
good twenty days.
Eourth-Eor Mexico City the Rock Island
runs Through Sleeper from Kansas City
daily Rt $40 p. m., via Topeka, Mcfarland
WiChita and Fort Worth and Austin 10 San
Antonio. Two Routes from there sEe--IM-
transitional R. r. TO Laredo, and Mexican
National TO the City Of Mexico; Southern
Pacific and Mexican international via SpCf-
ford and Eagle Pass TO City Of Mexico.
Connections are also made al BoE,
Worth via the Texas Pacific TO El PasO, and
over the Mexican Central 10 City Of
Mexico.
Fifth-Send 10 address below for sOuys-
mir called "The Tourist Teacher" thai
gives much information 10 tourists. Sent
free.
JOHN SEBASTIAN, g. P. A., Chicago.
The advocate., 1895-06-26
Low Rates 70 RostOn.
3. M. G0o1E

The B. & o. R. r. Co., viii sell round
trip tickets from sll points on 10 linss Wasa
Of the Ohio river TO Boston and return, fox
all trains July 5 to 9, inclusive; valid soR ~
turn passage until July %, with privilege of
an additional extension until July 81, IA a.
sired. Tickets will also be placed on sole
ab Sll prominent points in the North GnA
Northwest. The rate from Chicago win bS
$22, and OOrPespondingly low rates from
other points.
A double daily service Of fast eXDEigs
trains is maintained from Chicago 10 nll
points in the East. Tourists will bear In
mind chat all B. & o. trains between ahs
East and West run via Washington. For
full particulars write L, s, Allen, A. g. F.
agent, Chicago.
The advocate., 1895-06-26

cans cast less than 80 per cent. Of tht
entire vote, and yet they elected seven o
our eight congressman. SIN 1892 tht
PopulistB cast alightly more than so pei
cent. Of the vote and elected ak Of the
eight congressman. The gsrrymsnder il
Fighteously denounced In localities where
il exists; and it should be, because il ID
designed for base purposes, TO take un
due advantage, but similar results are
often accomplished without its use. The
defect Ia fundamental and cannot be
CURED while we hsVe plurality elections
in districts that are small proportions Oi
q state. Students Of the problems oi
government have reached the Conclu
sion that it is possible to provide against
minority rule, and not only that, bat
that it is possible to secure q larger rep
resentation for the people in Legislative
bodies than that Of mere majority, max
ing it possible by the principle Of pro
porhonal representation to make the
legislative bodies truly representative
Of the whole people.
In the evolution Of human affairs
there is q constant tendency on the one
hand to defeat Rll the real purposes foE
which government is founded. The
forces that are perilous to peace and
prosperity endsRvor to use the maChin-
cry Of our government to accomplish
partisan rather than patriotic ends, to
place special above general interests,
and hence largely defeat the idea Of a
governm emit Of the people, by dOminat-
ing a mere majority Of the active forces
OF the leading political party. By this
method we see many measures desired
by the people entirely ignored by the
politician, while many others not desired
by the people are brought forward. On
the other hand, the thought and patriot
igm Of noble minds are constantly on.
gagged in the effort 10 so perfect our gov.
ernmentsl machinery az to preserve the
liberties Of the people. The conflict be-
tween these two classes has always ex-
listed in our history, and in the history OF
the world. Whenever the evil forces
have had such q degree Of power az TO
turn q deaf ear to the heart and con-
science Of the msjority Of the peOplethuS
preventing the normal growth, or evolu-
tion Of the effort TO improve, revolution
has been the result, for revolution had
been we'll characterized Rs the newt
able result Of hindsred or delayed evolu-
tion. Hence it becomes all good people
to be allied to the forces that promote
good and cheokmRte evil in politics Rs
well az elsewhere. The ideas of proper
tionRl representation and the initiative
and referendum are brought forward by
those who would aid in making our gov
ernment more truly q peoples govern
ment.
We have shown that our present meth
ods are seriously defective. The evil lies
in the district system which limits the
sphere Of action and che range of influ-
ence and gives the partisan control, in
stead Of reposing all the elements Of con-
troll in the people. We need to abolish
the district and make the fields Of action
larger, dividing the representation by
the lines OF thought, instead Of by geo.
graphical lines.