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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
A POLIOEMANs KINDNESS.
Recalled After Seven Years by the stran-
ger He Benefited.


When lonely wanderer was befriended
at Harrison Street station, in Chicago,
seven years ago by Sergeant Murphy, that
officer thought he was possibly saving q
life and starting a discouraged man on the
road to prosperity. The travel stained
wanderer was about 2S years old and was
poorly clad, but there was something
about him that impressed Desk Sergeant
Murphy when he applied for shelter for
the night and that told the old policeman
the applicant for charity was no ordinary
tramp.
After giving him quarter to get somo-
thing to eat Murphy gave the man bed
in the courtroN1n.
When the stranger awoke, Murphy had
given way to another sergeant, and the
young man left without having an oppor-
tunity to thank his bencIactor. The Incl
dent passed from Sergeant Murphy s mind,
and he gave the matter little thought until
last evening, when handsome, we'll
dressed man entered the station and asked
for the sergeant. He was directed to the
desk, where Murphy was busily engaged in
making out The court sheets for the morn
ing. The sergeant glanced up and asked
the nature of the callers business.
81 guess you don't recognize me?" said
the stranger, and Sergean5 Murphy replied
that he did not.
"Well, l remember you and always
shall, was the reply, "for you saved my
life nearly seven years ago and gave me
courage to face the world and its hardships,
and am now II prosperous man."
Then the stranger recalled the incident.
The stranger, who said his name was Ed
ward Burnett, told the sergeant the his
tory of his life. His father was a wealthy
manufacturer in Manchester, and he was
the only son. His father wished him to
marry n certain young woman, but he de-
cined and in quarrel struck his father
and left home.
He came to America, and after wander
ing about the country for several months
finally landed in Chicago, pennilcss and
hungry. He wandered into the Harrison
Street station and was befriended by Ser
geant Murphy. This gave him fresh Cour.
age, and the next day he wandered to the
stOckyards, where he met an old ranch
man from Idaho, who invited him to his
home. He went and since that time has
lived in Idaho. All of his ventures proved
profitable, and now he is the proprietor of
large ranch about 30 miles from Pocatel.
lC, Ida.
After he had accumulated some of his
property Mr.. Burnett wrote to his father
and begged forgiveness. The old gentle.
man readily granted his son pardon.
A week ago he received letter from his
mother announcing his fathers death and
begging that he return home and assist in
settling up the estate, valued at 9100, 600
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
HIS LONG NAP,
Louis Bauer Fooled the Men Who Had
Insured His Life.

Louis Bauer Fooled the Men Who Had
Insured His Life.
Several months ago there was murder
in Engelbrecht's saloon at SecGucus, N. J.
One of the characters in the Tragedy was
Louis Bauer, better known to residents
of Secaucus and Union Hill as "Old
Butch" He is 10 years Of age, has lived
about Secaucus for many years and has
managed to keep body and soul together
by doing odd jobs in various saloons in the
neighhorhood For his services he got his
bsard and lodging.
One of "Old Butch's" charitably in
cllned friends is Saloon Keeper Otto CHESS
Giess is maintaining a $3.50 insurance pol.
lev on "Cid Butch's" life, made out in his
(GiessD favor. One day last week, as "Old
Butch" was reading a paper, he felt a
drowsiness stealing over him. He put
down his paper sat up straight and tried
to shake off the sensation. 1twas no use.
He kept getting brewster and brewster I'M
til, at length, in his own words, der last
ting l remember l know nuddings aboud.
He was found by some friends, sitting
in his chair, apparently sound asleep. His
friends tried to awaken him, but as he
showed no signs of coming to they let him
sleep on. Several hours later they again
vainly endcav0rcd to wake him. cold
Butch" was evidently sleeping "for
keeps" After he had been comatose for
nearly 30 hours he was put in u wagon
and sent to the almshOuse on Snake hill.
So profound was his slumbCr that reSpira-
ton scarcely could be detected.
Finally there was no reason for believ-
ing that he was not dead. Thus it came
about that the residents of Union Hill and
Secaucus heard one morning that "Old
Butch" was no more. Among those who
heard the news was CHESS. He drove up to
Union Hill and made arrangements with
Undertaken John Gschwind to drive over
to Snake hill and get the body and pre-
pare it for burial. Giess then went after
the life insurance money.
According to the agreement, Undertaken
Gschwind started for Snake hill. He had
Como only quarter of a mile when he
met a postman, who was familiar with
the case.
"Going for LOUISE" the postman called
as Gschwind drove by.
eyes" answered Gschwind.
"Well, then, you'd better come back, "
returned the postman, "for Louis has just
come to life"
The postman was right. cold Butch"
is again himself and is waiting for anoth-
er odd job to turn up. A Sun reporter
found him sitting in barn yesterday
reading a German paper. He was very
weak from the three days fast which he
had undergone during his trance. In an
swer to the reporters question as to how
he felt before during and after the trance
he said:
~ feel pooty shleeby und den feel more
shlecby yet den vas, unit de last ting vat
remember l don d know nuddings aboud.
Ven l wake up, don'd know how long l
shlceb so far, unit l look aroundt und Won
der vat blaze l am By. Und ask some
pody vat come by und he look at me yust
like 1 vas Something's queer, und den he
says, scared like 1 am by de almshouse
Won Snake hill. feel very dry ven l com
ing to- unit want blcnty vasser. have yet
by me sore head Won de pack. New
York Sun.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
Mnnted-More Like Her.

1t was Chevy Chase car. She was tai.
and broad in proportion. Her gown was
very tight and her diamond earrings very
large and sparkling. She sat near tho
end of the seat, and she might have moved
along to make room for somebody else
but she didn't. She simply sat and stared
hauglrtily ahead. There was tiny little
mouse colored woman standing, and tho
sight of the bedamonded one made he'
nervous You could sec her very toes
twitch. At length she leaned over with
great politeness.
"Pardon me, madam" she said, "but
have you paid for two seats!"
The stout woman was speechless.
"Oh," went on the mouse colored ond,
IT thought you had. Please move along,
then"
And the other moved, but feel sure she
had apoplexy when she got out of that cal.
You could see it coming on.-Washingtop
Post
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
TO HUNT GEESE.
But the Men Advertised For Are Now in
Cuba.

But the Men Advertised fOr are NOW IN
Cuba.
A few days ago this advertisement APP
peared in paper published out in Okla
homa:
Wanted-Fivc hundred men to hunt geese
on the gulf of Mexico; must be ablcbodicd
and furnish Colts revolver and WinchcstQr
rifle both calibcr A. None but men of nerve
need apply.
The above advertisement was signed by
a certain Colonel Robert McRcynolds
When it was called to the attention of the
authorities ut Washington, the idea of
hunting geese ut this season Of the year
with rifles and revolvcrs appeared so sus-
picious that the United States marshal
was instructed to watch the colonel very
closely. The marshal was soon satisfied
that the geese hunters were wanted for the
Cuban cause, and it appears that several
squads of very tough men were recruited
and actually sent to the eastern coast of
Cuba. Thereupon the marshal, under in
struction from the president, notified the
colonel that he would have to quit business
or be arrested for violating neutrality
laws but the colonel replied that he had
just as much right to hunt geese on the
gulf as the president had to hunt ducks on
Buzzards bay. The marshal was evident
ly unable to find any law to reach the
case, for the advertiser remained unmo-
Tested, and the people of Oklahoma are
said to be delighted at the rapid disap-
pearance of the bad men" and desperate
characters, who are now finding congenial
occupation in Cuba.-Exchange
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
First Snake In White House Grounds.

There have been many strange visitors
at the White House, but never until today
did a member of the serpent family at
tempt to invade its sacred precincts. The
attempt was discovered in time, however,
and successfully frustrated. The intruder
was garter snake, about 3 feet long, and
when discovered and slain he was crossing
the greensward in bee line for the front
door. He will be kept as a curiosity, be-
ing the first of his kind found in the pres
ident's grounds.-Washingt Star.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
Pillsbury's Chess Play.

1t is in his management Of the pawns,
the humblest pieces ON the chessboard,
that Pillsbury makes some of his most
successful moves in chess. A chess expert
who has followed the champion play care
fully says that frequently the sacrifice of
one of his pawns opens theway almost I'M
expectedly for a break through his oppo-
nent's rush line. New York World.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
Thirteen Years Experience.

MILLER's FALLS, MASS During thl
past thirteen years" said Mr.. w. Y
johnson of this pace, my wife hd
been sick from kidney and liver COM
plant and liberation of the stomach AZ
each time she has taken DR.. David Ken
nedy's Favorite Remedy. and it curd
her. IL is family medicine with MS AMI
MANY of our neighbOrs.'
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
A Now Woman.

Mrs. Lizzie NJ. Frost of Monmouth, Me-,
runs a gristmill. She turns on power and
watches the machinery while her husband
writes poems.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04

The revolutionary forces in Cuba are GER
tainly making Roadway and gradually os-
tablishing their ability to maintain them
selves in spite of Spanish repression. 1t
is question which should receive the seri-
Gus consideration of our government
whether the revolutionists are not entitled
to recognition as belligerents. -Philadel-
phia Record.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04

If the latest reports from Cuba are to be
credited, the people of that beautiful island
are very nearly if not quite entitled to rec
ognition as an Independent republic. Rec
ognition as belligerents is clearly their due
already. The difference in practical effect
is not so very great. Once let the patriots
of Cuba be accorded belligerent rights,
and independence would be only ques-
ton of time and short time at that
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04

The Cuban situation is growing decided
ly interesting. 1t is evident that the in
surrectionists are gaining ground quite
steadily, and there is ground for believing
that their cause will before long attain the
standing of a successful revolution, which
will permit the recognition of the independ-
ence of the island by the United States.
indianapolis Sentinel.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04

To THE CITIZENS OF BENNINGTON
AND VICRITY-I am prepared TO furnish any
thing wanted in the line of cemetery work at at
least 10 per cent less than you can buy the same
quality Of stock or work of any agent or outside
party, as that is the agents commission, or it
will cost party from away if they come them.
selves to sell and set the work at least 40 per
cent more than it will me, as l live here and sell
and my own work. and receive my granite in
the rough state direct from the quarries in car
load lots at low rates. / have force of compe-
tent workmen to cut. polish and letter the WORK
here in my shop; have had four car loads OF
rougi. granite in the past two months: am fur
nshng 10 monuments and number Of markers
and tablets from Landgons best dark Barre
granite which are to be set before Decoration
Day Call and see my stock and how / do my
work, and If YOU have work to buy give me
chance to figure on it. have nearly fifteen hun
dred dollars worth of marble monuments and
tablets on hand, and will sell you any of these at
a very low figure, as l want the room for granite
work. The above are facts which will prove to
you ifyou will call and see me.
Soliciting your patronage, L am very respect
fully yours,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-10-04
RECOGNITION OF CUBA.
Opinions of the Press as to Our Govern
ments Duty.

ments Duty.
If the press can be relied upon as an ex-
ponent of popular feeling, the sympathy
for the insurgents is on the increase in tho
United States. There can hardly be
doubt but that quite early in the coming
session of congress the matter of recogni-
tion of belligerent rights will be brought
forward, and should the organization Of
the revolutionary government and its mill
tary control of considerable part of the
island have reached such stage as to war
rant it is probable that resolutions favora-
BILE to recognition may be passed.-Detroit
Tribune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
MH11N'S.. SU UITS.
S4.95.

This line knocks competitors eyes out. Just think !! A No. I black Cheviot and dozens of other patterns to select from, all cut in the very latest style, and equal in fit and finish to any SQ.oo suit.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
fft- C S6.OO.

This price buys of us black all wool undressed worsteo suits, we'll made and trimmed In fact it is the regular $Io.oc kind. 4e
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
S8.OO.

To meet the wants of the people we are offering special inducements in this line. Genuine imported clay worsteds, tweeds. cassimeres and chev- iots in all the latest styles and pat terms, sack or frock suit
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15

they convinced that quality for quality prices always the lowest.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15

If so call and take advantage of New Spring
 Summer Apparel. The era of extravaganza is a thi1 he make his dollar go farthest. That is just WI
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
$9. 75.

will buy an elegant imported worsted, English twill, French thibot and cheviots in all the newest shades. Others adver- tise the same qualities as bar gains at $I5.oo.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
SI2.5O.

for handsome tailor-made suit ready :. to wear. These suits would be decided bargains al SI8.OO.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15

rings of Hobby, Stylish and Serviceable Spri 7e want, because the more the people investig
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
$|5.OO.

This kind made to order cost you from 5000 to $35.oo and then may not fit. Other stores do not show them at any price. We have exclusive patterns.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25

THERE we're hot times in France
last week. President Caslmir-Pe rier
found that he was not as popular as
he was when elected, and that the
majority Of the people we're against
him and his way Of conducting affairs
OF state. The president thought that
the simplest way out OF the difficulty
was to resign, which he promptly did.
Felix Faure was elected president in
his place. The United States might
with advantage take lessons from her
younger sister republic, by introduce
ing the practice OF designations. Pres
ident Cleveland could do nothing that
would advance his popularity more at
the present time than r%esignlng. How
ever, no president Of the United States
has ever resigned, and there is no
probability Of Grover Cleveland set
ting the fashion 10 this country.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25

REPORTS received from Hawaii last
Friday tell OF more trouble at the
islands. Friends Of the late queen
tried to start an insurrection and put
her back on the throne. There was
skirmish fighting for two or three days
and the rebels we're scattered. Chas.
II. Carter, one of President Dole's
advisers, was killed and several Of the
rebels are reported killed. The news
was brought by the steamer Alameda,
and when she left all the rebels had
not been captured, although it was
thought all trouble was over. In con-
gress Saturday the matter was brought
up and President Cleveland received
another scoring for his action regard
ing these islands. On that day he or.
dered the man-of-war Philadelphia
from San Francisco TO Hawaii.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25

THE LI1ERAL Is 10 receipt Of Wells
Fargo's annual circular giving M e
production Of metals in the United
States for the year 1894. From IL we
learn that the production al gold last
year was valued at s45, 500, 66S, which
is twelve millions more than ia the
previous year, aud is the largest
amount produced for twenty-four
years, the time thai productions are
reported by this company. The value
OF the silver produced, at SO cents per
ounce, was s2s, 72l ,O14, which is ten
million dollars less than last year, and
is less in value than for any year since
1873. The value Of the copper, at ten
cents per pound, was s22, 276, 294, which
Is more than a million less than last
year, but excepting last year it is Of
the largest value Of any year since the
company has kept a record. The value
Of the lead, at s3.1l per hundred, was
SS, pa, SIS, about a half a million more
than last year, but less than for any
other year since 1884. Mexico pro.
duced about the usual amount of gold
and silver, a little over a million of
gold and f%orty-seven millions OF silver.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25

AS NOTED In the account Of the
doings OF the legislature Florida coun-
ty is again before the legislature, and
from all accounts there is a better
chance OF the county being formed
this year than ever before. or course
the people Of Deming are working
hard for the new county, and as the
bill provides for the addition OF the
MOgOllon district TO Grant county,
they have disarmed some of Silver
City's opposition TO the scheme, and
have the active help of the people in
the Mogollons. OF course the old
stand-by's at Silver are fighting the
proposition tooth and nail. They
make their fight on the broad propo-
sitlon that It will be ruinous to the
taxpayers 10 divide the county, but
the real reason is that II the county is
divided Silver City will not be so i'm
portant a place "a it is now, that the
office holders will not have so much
business and consequently not so many
fees, and that there will not be so
many visitors at Silver during court
times and consequently not so much
money spent at the hotels, bars and
crap tables. The people OF Lordsburg
have helped fight the Florida county
scheme several times for the purpose
OF Keeping taxes down, but this year
IL Is hard 70 aud a taxpayer who has
enough interest in the matter 70 spend
any money TO defeat the scheme. The
heaviest taxpayers seen 70 think 10
will cost more 70 send a man to Santa
Fe than It would to pay the increase
in taxes. SO Il is doubtful II any one
will 20 from here 10 Santa Fe FOR the
purpose Of lobbying FOR or against the
bill.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25
BIRTHDAY
February %, 1895.
TWO RACES.

First race, $50 cash prize and the
entrance money added. Distance,
One-half mile.
First horse wins two-thlrds;
Second horse wins one-third.
Second race, s25 cash prize and the
entrance money added. Distance,
One-fourth mile.
First horse wins two-thirds;
Second horse wins one-third.
Entrance fee. $500
Extra purse made up for all losing
horses.
ONLY COW-PONIEs ADMITTED.
Practical cowboys will be selected
as Judges. Entrances close at 8 p. m.
of the DIST at Charles Place. Pools
viii be sold az this place after the en-
frances have been received.
GRAND BALL IN THE EVENING.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25

THE Arizona legislature was organ
lied last Monday without any partlc.
ular trouble. In that territory the
secretary did not get in any deadly
work and the men elected took their
seats. Each house organized without
any aid from the secretary, appointed
their own committees on credentials,
aud when these committees reported,
sent for the chief justice Of the terri
tory, who administered the oath of
Office to them. The council stood six
democrats and six republicans. 1t was
organized by electing the councilman
at-large as president. As he happened
to be a republican, the next important
office, the clerkship, was given to the
democrats. The other offices were
divided equally between the two
parties. Ia the house Harry Carpen-
ter, OF Yuma, was elected speaker, and
the other offices we're also filled by re-
publlcans. Everything in the organi-
zation Of the legislature passed off
smoothly, and the indications are that
this session of the legislature will do
good work for Arizona.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25


LAS CRUCES has an Altrnrian So
ciety which was formed for the pur-
pose OF reforming all that needed to
be reformed in the Mesilla valley. 1t
began with the meat markets and
closed them up after nine O'Clock Sun
day mornings. 1t then tackled the
editors OF the papers and secured a
promise from them to be good and
a~ltruistic. Unfortunately the editors
cannot control the advertisers. In the
Democrat that told Of its editors re-
generation the first item in the local
column advertised the fact that a
certain merchant had "pants" fol
sale. AS long as the merchants adyer-
tise "pants" the valley cannot be re-
formed. Let this. noble society gather
in the merchants and Impress on them
the necessity of advertising trousers
or at least "pantalOons and get them
TO promise to forego the use Of that
horrible word "pants."
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Pair Highest MedaIhnd Diploma.


But We will cure you if you will pay US.
Men who are Weak. Nervous and debili-
tated suffering from Nervous Debility.
Seminal weakness, and all the effects Of
early evil habits. or later iudiscretions,
which lead to Premature Decay. consump-
ton or instantly, should send for and read
the "book of life." giving particulars for
d home cure. Sent (sealed) free, by ad
ressing DR.. Parker's Medical and surgi-
cal i%nstite, Isl North Spruce St., Nash
Vile, Tenn. They guarantee a cure or no
pay.-The Sunday Morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty Years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
It soOthes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and Is
the best remedy for Diarrhea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by Drug
gists in every part Of the world,
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value is
incalculable. &c sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and takeno
other kind.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25

Go to Velasco for health, sea air,
and comfort; where ships too deep for
all other Texas ports sail in and out
with ease; where fruits ripen earlier
and pay better than in CALIFORNIA;;
where the soil is a natural hot-bed.
Fresh vegetables all winter. Coolest
day in three years % degrees above
zero. Warmest day 90 degrees. We
lasco offers the best Investments in
the South. Write the Commercial
Club, VelascO, Texas.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-01-25
DUNCAN AND sOLoMONvILLE.
Mail md Ernress Line.

Stage leaves SolomOnville Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at Z a. M,
and arrives at Duncan at - M, maxi
ing close connection with the A. s.
n. NJ. Ry. Leaves Duncan Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays at - m,
arriving at Solomonville at 6 p. m.
This line is equipped with elegant
CONCORD Coaches, Fine Stock, and
careful drivers.
Fare So. Low charges for extra
baggage. The quickest and safest
route to express matter to Solomon
vile. NOAH GEEN, Prop.
SOlOmOnVille. A. II.