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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

The Deerfield river company, con-
trOlled by the Newtons of HOlyOke, HIS
lust completed dam at The head waters
of the Deerfield river on the Glastonbury
branch, which is $50 feet long and "a
feet high, flooding an area of so acres.
The water is to be used for drawing logs
to theiI pulp mill in Wilmington.
President George NJ. Powers of the
Young Mems Republican Club of Yer
mont, announces that the Lincoln ban
quet will be held in Montpelier Feb. II.
He has appointed the following commit
tees in connection with the banquet: On
arrangements, Fuller G. Smith of st. AL
bans, Fred n. Whitney Of Northtield,
Alfred K. Watson of Hartford, on invita-
ions. Frank L. Green of st. Albans,
Curtis S. Emory of Chelsea, W. Il.
W. II. Taylor of Hardwick. j. E. Cusb-
man of Burlington, Frank L. Fish of
Vergennes. The arrangements for
speakers are well under way.
At the annual meeting and banquet of
the Young Mems Republican Club to be
held in Montpelier, on Lincoln's birth
day, Feb. 18th, there will be two speak
ers of repute for the afternoon meeting
and eight at the banquet. The State ex.
ecutive committee has charge of securing
the speakers, and are said to have their
eyes on Thomas b. Reed and Henry Ca
bot Lodge, of Massachusetts, X. G. Horr,
Stephen l.. WoOdford, of Brooklyn, Con
gressmen Dingley and Boutelle, of Maine.
Mr.. Reed has replied that he will unfor-
tunately be unable to attend, so that his
Vermont admirers will be disappointed
at not seeing him.
Ex-Gov. Levi X. Fuller, of Brattleboro,
is steadily improving in health, and is
now able to sit up three hours daily.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17
A Good Thing and Nothing to pay.

Just see what DR.. Greene offers to co
for all weak and suffering people. He is
the most successful living specialist in
curing nervous and chronic diseases.
His unparalleled offer to consult with
any one, free of charge by letter CORES.
pondence, is doing wonderful good. If
you have any complaint which you do
not thoroughly understand, and which
you would like cured, write the Doctor
letter stating what your symptoms are
and just how you feel. He will answer
it, giving complete description of your
case, explaining the meaning of every
symptom, and telling how you can sure
ly get we'll and strong. He gives the
most careful attention to every letter,
and explains your case so thoroughly
that you understand exactly what ails
you. All this costs you nothing, You
have no doctors bill to pay, and you
don't have to leave your home. The
Doctor makes a speciality of treating
patients through letter correspondence,
and they nearly always get we'll. He is
the discoverer of that wonderful medi.
cine, DR.. Greenes Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. Write to him at his office
81 Temple Place, Boston, Mass, and ynu
will undoubtedly be made well and
strong.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17
WELLS& COVERLY
3Sl, 1886, 33S River ST., and 10, Is,
II, 10 Fourth st.. Troy, n. Y.

A queer case of thieving was unearthed
at BrattleborO recently. Boys connected
with the Reformer office would steal pa
pers from the bundles in taking them
from the press room to the mailing
room and then sell them to the newsboys
to sell at less price than they could
buy them of the newsdealer, who no.
ticed that his sales were falling off from
S4 TO IS a week. Some II boys were in
the scheme. One o. them has been sent
to the Reform school.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

The young Republicans ot Montpelier
and Morrisvlle are showing a commend
able activity in the work of preparing
for the fall campaign. In both of these
places, clubs were formed Wednesday
evening, the Montpelier club starting
with membership of 100, and big
stock of enthusiasm. AS Vermont is al
ways depended upon in the presidential
campaigns to arouse the enthusiasm of
the Republicans throughout the country
by tremendous majority in its Septem-
Der election, these activities are encour-
aging. They indicate that the Republi-
cans of the State are alive to the impor-
tance of sustaining, and if possible ex-
ceeding, the big majnrites of the past.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

The Spanish citizens of Havana are de-
manding the resignation of General Cam
pos, as commander in chief of the Span
ish army in Cuba, on account of his ina
bility to cope with the insurgents. And
yet Campos was called Spain's greatest
soldier, being selected on that account
for Cuban service.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

The Sultan refuses to allow the distri-
button of supplies among the distressed
Armenians. by the Red Cross Society.
This ofiers still another cause for the in
reference of the European Powers in
the Turkish plan of determination.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17
The Gill Odd Fellows, Hall.

The committee on finishing and fur
nishing the Gill Odd Fellows home at
Ludlow and conducting the services in
cident to the furnishing of the same has
decided that about $1,000 will be needed
to finish and furnish the home and build
a carriage house. The committee on
improvements and property have ordered
a steam heating plant TO be put in as
soon as possible. The building is to be
in readiness for dedication the third
Wednesday in May. the trustees being
satisfied that from the money already
pledged and some of the larger lodges in
the State yet to be heard from the neces
sary funds will be forthcoming to com
plete, furnish and dedicate the home
free from debt One thousand invita-
tions to Odd Fellows and their families
throughout Vermont and neighbOring
States, and the trustees of the several
State institutions will be issued to the
dedicatOn exercises. Grand Sire Steb
bins will preside and at least 5000 are ex
pected to attend. The railroads will
give half fare and the people of Ludlow
will entertain the visitors.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

The fact that Governor Morton is a
native of Vermont seems to cut a small
figure in this State in his race for the
presidency. He is not Vermonter now,
nor New Highlander, but New Yorker.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

1t is expected that the Senate Commit
tee on Foreign Relations will, today, re-
port resolution which if it is success
full in running the gauntlet, will mean a
considerable Strengthening of the Mon
roe Doctrine. 1t will provide that not
only shall European Powers be prevented
from gaining further territory on this
hemisphere by force but by purchase or
concession as well. This will be an ad-
vanced position for the Government to
take, nevertheless it will probably be a
popular one.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

Congressman Grout's herd of cattle
has been found to be in badly diseased
condition and nearly the entire herd
killed. The congressman's brothers S
gubernatorial boom is, however, in an
extremely healthy condition.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17
HOTEL MEN ORGANIZING.
Have a Man in Each County
. Working Against Prohibition.


The hotel men are organizing an as
s0ciatlon which will work for the repeal
or modification of the present prohibi.
tory law. The organizers are: Addison
county, j. A. Sargent of Middlebury;
Bennington county, B. g. Surdam of
North Benulngton; Caledonia county,
w. B. johnson of Essex Junction;
Essex county, Frank Joslyn of West
Concord; Franklin county, H. NJ. Best of
Enosburgh Falls; Grand Isle county, A.
S. Hilliker of East Alburgh; LamOille
county, NJ. c. Lovejoy of Stowe; Orange
county, j. F. Hale of Wells River; Or
leans county, d. w. Disco of Newport; {;
Rutland connty, H. o. Carpenter of Rut-
land; Washington county, A. S. Sparrow
of Montpelier; Windsor county, G. S.
Richards of Brattleboro; Windham
county, r. w. Moore of White River
Junction.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

Ex-Governor Page has been promi-
nently mentioned for place on the del
egation to st. Louis, but his home paper
announces that he is not candi date.
Mr. Page would add strength to any del
egation that might go from Vermont.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17
Sleigh Robes-Down Co the Prices.

In order to reduce our stock of sleigh
robes we will offer the following irresis-
tible bargains: 81 80 will buy gray
Japanese wolf sleigh robe, size 4SIGO,
felt lined. "a 75 will buy black Japa-
nese wolf sleigh robe 4Sx6O, lined with
dark green plush. So IS will buy gray
japanese wolf sleigh robe 4Sx60 inches,
lined with ruby plush. $3.50 will buy
gray Japanese wolf sleigh robe, extra
size. 54xG6 inches, lined with ruby plush.
$3.50 will buy a black JaTaDese wolf
sleigh robe, extra size (54x66), lined with
dark green plush. $3.50 will buy a
black Japanese wolf sleigh robe, extra
size (54x66 inches). lined with medallion
plush. If you need anything in the line
of horse blankets it will pay you to buy
them now. Mail orders will receive
prompt attention at Frear's Troy Bazaar.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

TO secure more revenue and fewer
bond issues, there must be fewer Demo
Gratis and more Republicans in evidence
down in Washington.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

Wednesday, Congressman Cum
mings introduced joint resolution pro-
viding that any person to whom there
has been or may he eafter be awarded "A
medal of honor provided by the acts OF
July 18th, 1862. and March Sd, 1868, may
wear 10 lieu of the medal a rosette or
bowknot of ribbon of a pattern and m
der regulations to be established by the
President, who is authorized to deter
mine and prescribe suitable ribbon for
the medal of honor in lieu of that here
tofOre provided. The wearing of the
medal or ribbon by any other than per-
sons specified shall be deemed misde-
meanor, subject to a fine of 500.
State creation has been proceeding
rapidly in recent years. Four new States
the two Dakntas, Montana and Wash
ingtOn-were made in 1899, two-Idaho
and Wyoming-in 1890, and one-Utah-
in 1896 Probably 1897 will see another
State-Oklahoma-added TO the list
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17
THE BANNER.
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRI
DAY AFTERNOONS.

Entered at the Bennington Post Office as
second-class matter by c. A. PIERCE & CO.,
Publshers.l
Terms $3.50 per year, strictly in advance
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17

To the Sultan, no Armenian is as good
as a dead Armenian, so the Red Cross
Society must stay out of Armenia.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1896-01-17
RanIo Instruction.

Terms, SOC per lesson. Banj0s, strings,
music, ETC., at reasonable prices.
o. w. HARDWOOD, 207 Union st. 96tfR
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09
Gold and Currency.

The owner OF gold mine has written
an open letter to the President propos-
ing plan for maintaining the gold re-
serve which at first sight would seem to
possess the merit of being practical
He suggests that the entire gold output
OF the United States be placed at the
disposal OF the government in exchange
for silver coin. He declares that he has
no doubt that every mine owner would
be willing to enter into such an ar
rangemont. on consideration, how
ever, the scheme is not so novel as It mp.
pears to be.
The Chicago Tribune, commenting on
the letter. observes that n formal agree
mant among the gold mining companies
20 do this would hardly mike any
change from the present conditions,
since what the gentleman proposes Is
practically done now. About every
ounce of gold produced in the United
States, snys the Tribune. is sent to tho
treasury and sold for currcncy-cithcr
greonbneks or silver certificates. The
Tribune continues that we may assume
that nil the currency paid out Mt the
treasury for gold bullion II in silver GER
tlncatos ana grecnbncks, they being
popular in tho mining districts. This
means that tho holders OF the paper cnn
20 directly TO the treasury and draw
silver dollars 10 tnkc bnck home with
thcm II they want them. II they draw
any Of the purchase money In green
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09
nneh,lor mlll,. Lats.t.

Senator Hin has broken out in a new
way. He would have all the women
banished from Washington. as he at
tributes good many foolish btunders
to the alleged fact that there is too
much society and not enough attention
to the study OF public affairs. The sen.
ator's suggestion will not be popular,
and he is already being denounced as q
crusty. disappointed old bachelor.
It is hard to imagine what would be
the result OF such state of affairs as
Senator Hill would have. Judging
from some OF the serious blunders that
he has himself made. It would be better
for him were he to fall under the influ-
ence OF some good woman. II the sena-
tor desires TO ascertain how unpopular
his theory is let him introduce a rcsolu'
ton to export the fairest portion of
Washington society to some distant
point
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09
CAPTURED BY GOMEZ.

Asugar Planter, Prisoner OF the insur-
gents, Relates His Five Days EIpcri-
cncc with the Patriot Army Misleading
Spanish Reports.
ST. LOUIS. No., Jan. S.-The Globe
Democrat of this morning publishes a
letter from Havana under date OF jan
uary /. as follows:
Honoro r. Laney. a sugar planter,
whose plantation 10 near NRraJns, mr.
rived here to-day after the unusual cx-
perience OF i've days with the insur-
gents. Gomezs army approached his
place and was about to burn his cane
when he protested and started to look
for Brigadier General Zayas, with
whom he was acquainted. He was
promptly made prisoner and taken be-
fore Maceo. who turned him over to
Gomez. The rebel commander received
him as guest, but for military reasons
would not let him return home ut once.
During the five days OF Laney's stay
with the insurgents, Gomez's army
swung in big circle, first along the
line of the railroad, passing Pedroso,
TorrIente, Claudio. and coming around
south OF Murgn. They crossed over to
tho east, crossed another railroad line
north OF Aqada and recroSsed 1t on the
western arc near Calimcte. This is
where the big fight occurred, but Mr..
Laney gives avery different account OF
II than that published. According to
official reports the insurgents lost 100 or
more men, while the losses OF the Span
fish were put down at Is killed and g.
wounded.
II saw one OF MRceo's men fall dead,
and there were other casualties" says
Mr.. LaRey, but no more than eight
mon were killed. saw seventeen dead
Spanish soldiers on the Held after the
Spaniards reiterated"
Later on in the march the rebel
column was fired on by train load OF
troops. Another man was killed and
there was n third engagement This
did little damage. From Calamete,
the march was northwest. The troops
crossed the railroad Just west OF Baro,
and recrossed It at Corralitos Thence
they marched to Navajas. where l was
released near home. There are,
should estimate" said Laney, "abolt
5000 men with Gomez and Maceo. l
understand there are a couple OF thou
sand more to the north under Dacre,
and perhaps IN equal number In the
south under Qulntin Bandera and an
other chief"
There was story that Gomez was 60
ing to avenGe the execution OF Caba-
clio Acobo on certain prisoners he had.
and OF this Mr.. Laney said: Nothing
could be wider from the truth. Pris-
oners are nearly always released at
once"
Now, Mr. Laney, there are, accor-
ding 10 your account, ten or twelve
thousand insurgents in Matanzas. We
know that there are 10000 or 10000 Spa
nish soldiers in the province. Now,
how can such armies, II they are in ear
nest. manoeuvre around in the way you
describe and not have battle? Is 1t
that the insurgents hide so well?"
THE insurgent column is over n
league long. How can you hide such
on army" and that was all the an
swer he made.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09
Ayerr ps.lrahle calendar.

Calendars OF all kinds and sizes her
Ad the coming year. Many are to be
had for the asking-many without ask
Ing-but to them as to other things the
rule might be applied that what costs
nothing is worth about what 1t costs.
The calendar we always welcome has
Just reached US. We refer to the one
published by n. W. Aver & Son. News
paper Advertising Agents. Philadelphia,
This issue seems II possible even better
than Its predecessors. Handsome
enough for the library, and yet care
fully adapted for everyday use, 1t 10
naturally a great favorite. The firms
well-known motto. Keeping Everlast-
ingly Al It Brings Success" appears
this year in a now and very attract
i've form. The daily presence OF this
inspiring motto is worth far more TRAN
the price OF any calendar. The date
figures are so large and clear that they
can easily be seen across the room. The
reading matter on the flaps will also
possess interest to the progressive.
Those who have used this calendar In
other years will not be surprised 20
learn that the demand for 1t Is con-
stantly Increasing. Once introduced It
becomes q welcome friend. Its price
(25 cents), includes delivery, In perfect
condition, postage paid. to any ad-
dress,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09

In response to general request from
ali parts OF the state the Inteillgencer
this morning reprints from the Congress
sional Record verbatim the speech de-
llvered by Senator Elkins in the senate
last Friday on his resolution against
the policy OF selling government bonds
by secret contract instead OF offering
them to the highest bidders.
As has been remarked in connection
with publications OF extracts heretofore
printed, the speech is well worth read
ing and preserving In It's entirety, as 1t
contains some very startling facts con-
corning the bond deals OF the admins
tratlon and presents In a strong light a
phase OF the subject which had not be-
fore been brought QUE in the congress
sional debates.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09
FOR THg FIRST TINE
In 1t. History Maryland Is Ruled by :
Republican Governor.

Republican Gofernpf.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Jan. s.-For the
first time In It's history this state has
a Republican governor, elected and In
uugurated as Republican. and for the
first time since the war the administra-
ton OF public AFFAIRS Is in the hands
OF an executive who Is not athltated
with the Democratic party.
At noon to-day Chief Justice Robin
son, OF the court OF appeals, In the pre-
sence OF both houses OF assembly ad-
mInistered the oath OF office prescribed
by the constitution to Lloyd Lowndes.
OF Allegheny county
The incoming and the outgoing chief
magistrate, had before that ceremony
faced the enormous crowd from the
stand IN front OF the senate chamber.
and Governor Lowndes had delivered
his inaugural address. The stand was
protected from the crush OF the crowd
by the hollow square OF the Fifth regi-
ment veteran corps, in the centre OF
which sat Roger Brooke Taney In ELL
~, pouring over the scroll OF the bred
Scott decision.
After delivering his address Cover
nor.eiect Lowndes was escorted across
the portico and through the window
into the senate chamber. In this his
toric room, In which George Washing
ton resigned his commission NS COM
mander- In chief of tho American
army to the continental Congress. and
delivered his address. Lloyd LowHdes
was sworn in.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09
VARIOUS VIEWS

on the situation In the TransvRal-The
diplomatic Agent OF that Country De-
nounces tho London Times rs n Liar-No
suzerainty OF England Over the Trans
vahl.
NEW YORK, Jan. S-A dispatch to
the Herald from Berlin says: An am
bassador Of one OF the great powers
informed your correspondent that Por-
tugaI is completely under the influence
OF England, and will refuse passage
through her territory to German troops.
In an interview with Jonkheer Bee
laertB Won Blokland, diplomatic agent
of the Transvaal government Ut me
Hague. he said: II greatly deplore the
false news published by the Engllsn
press. The statement that colonial
company is being created TO encourage
the emigration to the Trnnavaal OF men
who have completed their term OF SER
vice in the German army is untrue. and
Ia miserable lie on the part OF the
Times. As regards q German protec-
torate Of the Transvnal, no one dreams
OF such thing. No official news OF the
condemnation OF DR.. Jameson has ar.
rived. I believe that the executive VIII
not execute him, even II he should be
condemned to death. :,
There Is no suzernlnty OF England
over the Trnnsvaal. In spite OF ire
Quent conflicts with England, which
have taken place since 1884. the British
government has never tried TO provoke
II. The article in the Cologne Gazette
in regard to this Question-an article
which reflected the opinion Of the chan
cellor Prince Won acknowledgement
-. nd
successful, France, Germany and Por-
tugal will share our defeat. What
would Madagascar be without Delagoa
bay? And what would Delagoa bay
be without the Transvaal?
Count G0etZen, the explorer, said:
1.-THE Intervention Of the emperor Is
friendly warning TO England, who en-
harnesses US in our colonial enterprises
everywhere England will learn les
son from II. However, regard Sc
rious conflict as impossible"
Superintendent Merinsky said: The
Beers like independence too much to
wish for protectorate which would be
without practical value for Germans.
on account OF the absolute liberty OF
trade In the Transvaal. English mer-
chants, who are more honest than Ger
mans, will always have the upper hand.
The Kaftirs are all in favor OF Eng
land. but that power is teo civilized
TO take IN unfair advantage OF her
position"
Herr Holub, the celebrated explorer,
writes from Vienna: II will guarantee
that England knew nothing OF DR..
Jameson's Intentions fear the Mata-
beles may now rise in revolt against
the chartered company. The Beers are
quite strong enough to preserve order
In their territory"
The Russian ambassador had a long
conference with DR.. Van Blokland. His
excellency afterward paid visit to the
German chancellor. Since then an
active exchange OF dispatches has been
going on between Berlin and st. Peters,
burg,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. s.-Thc bat
tlcshlp Oregon will soon be ready for
sen. The last OF the nrmor plntFs for
the turrets have been shipped from the
Bethlehem iron works. and according to
the contract the'vcsscl Is to be complct-
cd within ninety days after tho receipt
of the plates. The nrmor for the spon-
SONS and bnrbcttGs has long been In pc.
sitIon. and nearly nil OF the cight-inch
and the smaller guns have been mount
ed.
Tho engines and other machinery of
the vessel have been tested and found
to be perfect, and the big bRttlcship
can now be made ready for service In
few days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09

It's unfortunate that there was fac
tional feeling over the confirmation of
State Librarian Smith in the Ohio legis-
lature. but when the Democratic papers
seize upon the incident as one which
will injure Governor McKinley's presi-
Dental chances they show that they do
not understand the temper of Ohio Re-
publIcans. Ohio is solid for Mckinley
and will be to the end.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-09
Cleveland Bond subscriptions.

CLEVELAND. Jan. 1.-THE National
Bank of Commerce, of this city, has
made application for $4,000 OF the new
government bonds, and the Central Ma
tional bank will take 100000. Other
local banks, II Is sald, will apply for
large blocks OF the bonds. President
Whitelaw. OF the National City bank,
said to-day:
THE national banks would take the
entire issue as quick as a wink II the
government would remove the festrtc-
tions on circulation. apd allow the
banks TO issue up TO the par value Of the
bonds with lower taxation"