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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
BACkWooDs CHOIR.
Primitive Church Where Jewshnrps
and Concertinas Make the Music.

Primitive Church Where Jewsharps
and COncertinas Make the Music.
A department clerk has just returned from
a hunting trip through Virginia. He says
that some of the sweetest music he ever
heard was by choir in Buchanan county.
He had frequently heard Of the music, but
was not prepared to realize what it consisted
Of until he visited the church, which is a
log house twenty miles from the nearest
railroad, and farther than that from an in
corporated town. He took a front seat, and
on a rude bench in the corner sat the choir,
consisting of seven people, five young men
and two young women. Two of the young
men had concertinas, one jewsharp and
another an accordion. The remaining male
member of the choir sang. as did also the
young ladies' The mouth organs. jewsharp
and accordion were played in perfect har-
n:ony. while the voices were good, although
unframed. and the clerk says that he never
heard sweeter strains than came from the
backwoods choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
NEW SCHEME.
A Tramp That Was Cured of Fits by
Cold Water.

A tramp struck a new scheme the other
day, but he will look up another one soon.
A man had a fit on Pennsylvania avenue,
and the tramp saw them give him brandy
The weary wanderer concluded that he had
a snap. Fits were easily simulated, so he
went up 9th street and gave the new idea
chance to work, which it did nicely. A
crowd gathered around, and several TASKS
were presented. He succeeded in getting
two or three good-sized drinks before being
resuscitated. AS he walked away visions
of unlimited whisky and brandy passed
through his brain, and he thought thirst
was a suffering of the past. He went out
7th street. and concluded that he would
have another fit in front of drug store.
Water" shouted the man Of medicine. One
sympat hizing spectator got bucketful of
natures beverage and threw it in the
mans face, then an excited citizen turned
on a hose, and the fit was over. The tramp
has been permanently cured and is willing
to divide results with any one who will fur
nish a new plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
TOOK IT OFF.
A PrccOciOus Child That Could Un.
dress without Her Nurse.

PrccOcfOus Child That Could Un.
dress Without Her Nurse.
Little three-year-old Mabel who lives on
NJ street northwest. is very precocious, "a fact
of which her mother is usually proud. but
a few days ago she showed evidences Of 1t
that were not appreciated.
The child had been dressed in a slip and
very little else, that she might play in the
back yard.
Several fashionable ladies and the hus-
band of one of them called to discuss a
charitable enterprise with the mother. Sud-
denly Mabel ran into the parlor.
You dirty child" exclaimed the mother.
60 right up stairs and have nurse take
off that dress"
She obeyed, and in a few minutes returned
clad in childish innocence without much
other adornment, and explained:
Mamma, / couldn' fin nursey, but I dest
got it Off my own self"
The child is wondering yet how she came
to be so unceremoniously carried up stairs
and locked in a room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
STOCKING FEET.
A Washington Belle Creates a Mild
Sensation on the Streets.

Some kinds of leather tend to swell the
feet when worn.
A well-known young lady bought pair
of shoes the other day made from one of
those kinds of leather. They felt comfort
able enough when she tried them on in the
store. and the owner started to a meeting
at the church of which she is a member.
When one block had been Travelled, the
shoes began to pinch, and by the time the
church was reached the pain was unbear-
able Finally she felt unable to stand it
any longer, and took them off, thinking no
one could see them while in church, and
she could slip them on again. When the
services were concluded. the feet had so
swollen, that they would not go into the
shoes at ALL and nothing could be done but
start for home without them She had two
blocks to go before cab could be seer, and
her friends told the story.
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East Arlington.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Benson have
gone to Mt. Holly, to attend the funeral
services of Mrs. Benson's father, who
died on Sunday, April 2lst. Mr.. Wilcox
had been i'll some time.
Hale Company's chair shop has re-
sumed operations, after few days stop
to have the boilers inspected.
The sugar season was again a disap-
pointment to many. We hope sometime
for good old fashioned run that the
"old settlers tell us of.
The roads are now quite dry and the
wheelmen are sin it," full tilt.
The c. l.. c. met with Miss Cora Field
on Tuesday evening, April 23d. After
the usual quotations and reading from
Shakespeare, the club listened to a song
by Mrs. c. B. Hard, Miss Field playing
the accompaniment. The charade
Charity" was very amusing, Mortie
Grant doing the tramp act" up brown.
Miss NJ. w. Hard and b. D. Field sang a
paraphrase on "Where are you going,
my pretty maid?" This was very effec.
tive. A question-box, containing ques-
lions relating to Shakespeare, was part of
the programme. The club meets next
week with Mrs. c. B. Hard. Critic, C.
E. Hard; reporter, Mrs. L. D. Dean; en-
tertainment committee, Miss c. Mclean.
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ENOOH ARDEN BEATEN,
At the Age of Seventy-four Cannon Re-
marries His Long Neglected Wife.


marries His Long Neglected Wife.
If Enoch Arden had only returned to
find his wife unmarried, he might have
beeIl as happy a man as William J. Can
non-Bil Cannon, soldier, scout, path
tinder-is today. Adventures and ro-
mances weave around each other like vines
from seeds planted in the same hill. Here
is story that might be told in volume:
A man "A years of age the other day APP
piled for marriage license. What was
more, he wanted to marry his own wife.
The man who proposes to remarry his
own wife at "A is not n whit less remark
able himself than the project he has in
view. Bill Cannon was frontiersman,
Indian fighter, government scout, friend
of Kit Carson, James Beckwith, "Wild
Bill, " James Bowie and the rest of that
band of indomitable fighters who led the
vanguard of civilization westward in the
forties and flfties. No man ever had more
romantic story. In the Mexican war he
served with distinction, and at its close
became government scout and interpret
er, acting as escort to the long trains of
emigrants that stretched away across the
plains toward the land of gold
Finally he was married and settled down
in Kansas City. That was in the early sew
entities, when Kansas City was genuine
frontier outpost. In 1875 his old restless
ness came upon him, and he pincd for
room. He sought it in the Rockies. He
left his wife in Kansas City and at first
wrote to her occasionally. But Bill Can
mons fingers, nimble enough with the
trigger, were all too clumsy with the pen,
and the letters became more and more like
angels visits and then at last ceased COM
ing altogether.
Mrs. Cannon waited and waited and
wondered. Then she thought that Bill
was dead. But after time rumors came
to her that told her she was wrong. Bill
Cannon was as much alive as ever. He
was only neglecting her. No woman could
stand this. Mrs. Cannon burned the re-
membrance of her husband in her heart
and determined that from that time on he
would be dead to her. Some time after
this, wishing to dispose of some property,
by the advice of her lawyer she secured a
divorce on the ground of dcsertion. That
was 10 or Is years ago. Ever since Mrs.
Cannon has lived alone in Kansas City.
Meantime her restless husband was
securing the west for adventures, hunting,
trapping, mining, thinking of everything
but wife and home. AT last, however, ma
ture cried a halt. She chose rheumatism
as an ally, and they accomplished what no
man ever did-thcy made Bill Cannon,
"Old Uncle Bill'' now, cry enough. He
was fain to seek the Soldiers home at
Leavenworth to "rest up bit" That was
four or five years ago.
A few weeks ago Mrs. Cannon was star
tied to receive i letter from her rccreant
spouse. He guessed he'd come home. He
said he was alive and well and wanted to
be with his wife. She wrote at once to tell
him she was his wife no longer, but her
woman's heart forgave him, and she ac-
knOwledged she was ready to marry him
again kansas City Times.
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BondVille.

Frank Burbrnk had the misfortune to
break one of the bones of his ankle and
dlslocate the joint Tuesday. He had
several men shaving scythe sticks for
him, he was splitting and in some way
one of the logs rolled ON his foot
Mrs. Frank Burbank has been appoint
ed Superintendent of Schools.
The furnace in the church has been re-
paired and enclosed in sheet iron, which
makes a great improvement.
George Burbee is running Henry Du-
ane's mill.
The w. C. T. U. met this week with
Mrs. Chas. Livermore.
Mr.. Rawson, the paperer and painter,
is very busy in this village just now.
DR.. Flandreau, wife and daughter, are
visiting in Guildhall and New York
City.
There was an Easter service prepared
for Easter Sunday but on account of rain
was postponed.
Frank Duane of Wells, is visiting his
grandparents, Mr., and Mrs. C. F. Bur-
bank.
We are very glad to learn that our pas
tor, Rev. S. Ii. Tucker has been return
ed for another year.
The remains of Mrs. A. p. Graham
who died in Albany, N. Y, of typhoid
pneumonia, was brought here last week
for interment. She had many friends
who sympathize with the bereaved fam
ily
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West Arlington.

Mrs. r. Z. Davis and son have gone to
Shushan, N. Y, to reside Mrs. Davis
is employed in the shirt shop.
Mrs. Charles Rowland passed several
days last week with her parents in Sand
gate, returning Sunday.
The road-scraper was through here
Saturday, improving the roads greatly.
Mile and Ollie Wilkinson have re-
turned from Peru, and are attending
school.
Mrs. Fred Caldwell has been quite I'M
der the weather the past week or two.
Her daughter, Minnie, who was at work
in East Arlington, was obliged to remain
at home.
housekeeping is going on apace in
this peaceful (?) valley. Nearly every
one can again take their meals in the
usual place, instead of "off barrel head
in the back she'd" as limited by your
East Arlington correspondent.
Mrs. Emma Horton is with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Norma Woodcock, caring for
her and little granddaughter, a new ar
rival in the home.
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Modern Steamship Repairing.

The repairing of the steamship La
Flandre's broken shaft at sea is an impor-
tant operation. Following on the similar
repair effected on board one Of the British
passenger liners some time ago, its real
significance is ohscured by it's lack in nov
city The two Accidents, taken in conncc-
ton with the repair effected on the French
La Gascogne, show that the latest type of
steamship and the latest type Of marine
engineer depart widely from those on
which the world had learned to form its
stock of notions as to ocean steaming.-
New York Sun
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Woodford.

Miss Fanny Park has visited a week at
Bennington.
Fred Bowles has returned to his work
at Keene, n. II.
Miss Fannie Bowles of Gardner, Mass,
has visited in town.
Samuel Mallory has gone to Whining
ton, to work.
James Higgins and family of Hoosick
Falls, n. Y, will locate in town this sum
mer.
Mrs. VIM. Mallory and Mrs. F. A..
Gleason are slowly recovering.
The first swallow have seen or heard
this spring, Just filtered by my window
Thursday morning, s o'clock, oblivious
of the fact that there is to be a freezing
up spell, or two, yet
Mrs. F. j. Smith informs me that her
husband is in the farming business at
Dundas, MINI.
S. E. Gleason says that he did not en-
ter complaint against CDR" Spencer
Salisbury, as was alleged, but that the
officer and others in Bennington heard of
the watch and chain trade and broughtit
out themselves, in behalf of the State.
When Mr.. Gleason was subpGned, he
didnot know but that he was going to
swear against Oliver Curtis Perry, or
some other crook"
Mrs. Forsyth has returned to her home
at Springfield, Mass.
Farmers have begun plowing-a little
earlier than usual, after all.
NJ. A. Morgan resumed stage driving
this week.
CDR" salisbury had made partial ar
rangements to give lecture here, but it
is postponed now until his return from
the Marble City. Seems to me it was
doubtful if he ever returned from AL
bany, whittier he had a ticket for going,
when Officer Nash put hand on his
shoulder" We can get along without
the lecture.
Seventy-fve degrees in the shade,
Thursday.
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
North Bennington.

Henry Smith of Petersburgh, n. y,
has purchased the blacksmith shop
of Charles Cole, and Cole has gone on
the road with fixtures of the WA. Wood
moving machines, to accommodate lar
mers whose machines need repairing.
Mrs. c. E. yelling and daughter late
ly visited in Schoharie, N. Y, and found
Hiram Thomas, an uncle of the former,
fast recovering from a slight attack Of
apoplexy.
FL. Bottum is painting bis residence
and grading his grounds, adding much
to the appearance of his premises.
The house of Daniel Devlin near the
depot now occupied by Mrs. j S. Car
penter is being treated to a covering of
paint, which changes the appearance
greatly for the better Other improve
ments are being made which have been
needed long time.
Chas. NJ. Colvin and son, Norman, are
treating the Fairview mansion to coat
of paint.
At the annual election of officers of the
Congregational Sunday school, last Sab
bath, the following were selecied: II. T.
Cushman, uperintendent; B. T. Henry,
assistant; Miss Grace Newton, secretary;
Fred II. Colvin, treasurer; j. H. Cush
man, chorister; H. F. Lamb, organist;
Miss Mabel White, assistant; Chas. Can
ady, librarian; Norman Sheldon, assist
ant. The reports for the past year were
very satisfactory, showing the school to
be in a prosperous condition. Rev. c.
H. Peck was continued as superinten-
dent of the home department, which
now numbers about forty five members
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HooSick, N, Y,

The Rev. Edward Conover of Benning-
ton, supplied the pulpit at the Baptist
church last Sunday morning and evening
the occasion being his farewell sermon
to a Hoosick audience for the present
The reverend gentleman has supplied
the pulpit for this church since Jan. 1st.
His sermons have instructed and bene-
fitted all classes and conditions, and con-
gregations have increased under his adj
minist alton. May his shadow never
grow less.
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PoWnaI Centre.

A serious accident happened to one of
w. E.Niles' colts, which necessitated the
killing of the animal.
Albert Myers is in town for few days
visiting his father Mr.. Myers is in the
real estate business throughout the West
and has large business.
1t is reported that Rev. Mr.. Clark of
Pownal will hold meetings here Sunday
afternoons during the summer. Mr.. Clark
held Sunday meetings here formerly, and
we shall be glad to have him come
among us again.
w. E. Niles has had long distance
telephone place in his store for public
use. This is the only one in this part of
the town, and will fill long-felt need.
The Easter services were held last Sun
day instead of the preceding one. A fine
musical programme was rendered.
Miss Irene Dean, who has been quite
i'll, was able to return to school Monday.
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Will Presented.
STATE OF VERMONT.
District of Remington, 90
In Probate Court held at Probate Office in Ben
nington within and for said district on the 10Th day
of April. A. D., 1895.
Present. John V, Carney, Judge.
An instrument purportng to be the last will
and testament of John H. Davis late of Ben
nington, in said district deceased, being pre-
sented by John Ii. Davis, the executor therein
named having died, for probate, it is
ordered by said Court that all
persons concerned therein be notified to
appear at u SESSION thereof to be held at
the Probate Office in Bennington, in said district,
on the Sth day of May A. D 1896. at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, and show cause, if any they have,
against the probate of said will; for which pur-
pose it is further ordered that this order be pub
lished three weeks successfully IN the sBenning
ton BANNER, newspaper printed at bennington,
in this State, previous to said time OF hearing.
BY the Court, -
26 Attest JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge.
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PoWnal.


There were two funerals of married
women here this week. That of Nellie
Dorman Hollenbeck, who died of con-
sumption of the lungs in this village, and
that of Mrs. Solomon Wright, who died
of congestion of the lungs at Luxor,
Egypt, on March 1st, while she and her
husband were making tour of Europe
and the Orient. The latter by reason of
the unprecedented occurrence of the
event In our locality and the prominence
of the parties becomes of more than To-
cal note. For some years Mr.. Wright had
desired to go abroad as his health was
not good, but Mrs. Wright also being of
an invalid constitution did not feel equal
to so ardurous task. Finally she start
ed last fall and to the surprise of all was
highly benefited by the journey, the At
lantic passage not even producing sea-
sickness. On their return from upper
Egypt, which is considered much the
healthier portion of that region, she was
taken with slight illness supervene by
the more severe and fatal congestion of
the lungs from which she was released
by death at half past twelve o'clock of
March l. Six weeks of weary hours inter-
vened aud then all that was mortal of
the wife and mother reached her native
shores, and last Sabbath was laid to
rest among friends and relotiyes in the
valley OF her girlhood and the home of her
life. The Baptist church of which she
was member, was filled with sorrowing
hearts, and many elegant and touching
memorials told of their sympathy, and
with the hymn still ringing in our ears
Loved ones are waiting for thee" and
with the text consoling our hearts ''For
as we have borne the image of the earth
ly, so also we shall bear the image of the
heavenly" we said goodbye until we
shall 90 to join her in tie silent land.
Solomon Wright is quite ill at the
home of A. D, Clark.
William Bastian is home from Pitts
field where he has work,
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West Hoosjck, NJ, Y,

Farmers have begun to plough.
Sheep shearing is in season. Many
hocks have been shorn.
Mr.. Mcdonald of Hoosick Falls will
speak in the church Sunday. JIG. Brad
ley will speak in Troy at 3 o'clock. Re-
ligi Gus services are held every Sunday at
Groveside, conducted by Rowland Mo-
seIey, with Sunday School superintendent
by William p. Abbott at p. m.
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Where She Belongs.

OF Cuba's exports during the first quar-
ter of the crop year of 1894-5, 92 per cent
came to the United States. If country's
political associations should be based upon
her commercial relations, it is easy to see
where Cuba belongs.-New York Tribune.
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if =. Yoa -. seed =. SpoctacIes.

NO4Nt~ -'u','''.-' a, "r"''.
u f;~3n.". ur S.. Il e Il '""TNCTON.
TIL ,uu ~ - &C.. hn,Iry n..n med by
the Hua.. ~ b 80 e.. Tor t.,' ,i,s ri t Ben
nngtoa NHi%@nNEpG - rrr w. examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate of human Harrington
late of Bennington. deceased, aud all claim
exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice
that they will meet for the purposes aforesaid
at The late dwelling house of the deceased,
on the twelfth day of October
next, from one o'clock, p. M, until
four o'clock p. m, of said day, and that six
months from the l2tL day of April AID, 1895, Is
the time limited by said court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Bennington, this 18th day of April,
A D., 1895.
MYRO" BARTON,
II A. BOTTUM,
90 Commissioners.
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President Cleveland's announcement
that he will go abroad when his term ex-
pires shows that he understands where
his Administration is being best appreci-
ated. Out of his own country he is to
day the most popular American of his
generation.
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-Beefsteak has advanced several cents
pound in various parts of the country,
but its degree of toughness remains uni
formlY unchanged.
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CoMMIssloERs' NOTICE

IIOMMISSIOERS' NOTICE
" Estate of CATHARINE FIELD,
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the lon. Probate Court for Il e District of Ben
nington, COMMISSIONERS to receive, exam
inc, and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate OF Catharine Field,
late of Benning on. in said District, deceased
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby
aforesaid at the office of Childs & Powers
on the LIST day .. May, and 18th day
of Sept. next from two o'clock p m. until five
o'clock p. m each of said days. and that six
months from the 18th day of March, "A. D., 1895,
is the time limited hy said Court for said credi-
tors to present their claims to us for examine
ton and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, this 10th day of April.
A. d. 1895.
ALBERT FISK,
VIM. l.. MURPHY
+, NJ CRAWFORD.
"a Commissioners
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Prohibition In Maine.

1t is the irony of fate that prohibition
Maine should be drowned out with cold
water.-Chicago Times-Herald.
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Rheumatisn Cured in a paY.

NTIONIIIuIIoIIT ONION III q DIys
"Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
Neuralgia, radically cures in l to days.
Its action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious. 1t removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately dis.
appears. The first dose greatly benefits,
75cts. Sold by j. T. Shurtleff, Druggist
Bennington. 52m6
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Beecham's pills for consti-
patton LOG and 254. Get the
book at your druggists and
go by it.
Annual sales more than ocoCOo boxes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-01-26

1t is the one garment the fashion Of
which never changes, writes Ruth Ash
more in Ladies Home Journal. The
years may go and come, and yet she who
cloaks herself in this mantle is at once
happy herself and the giver Of happi-
ness. In cut it never changes 1t is al
ways large and full, so that il can en-
velop those who are unhappy and give
them warmth and comfort Like the
cloak worn by the prince in the fairy
tale, it is invisible TO all but those whose
eyes are made clear Ey faith. It is the
garment that would like my girls to
wear. 1t is true that much patience and
much self denial are required before
this cloak Is put on, as it should be, for
all time, but once assumed the amount
Of Joy TO be got from il and the happy
heartbeats to the wearers Of it cannot
possibly be Overestimated