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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
FAILED TO
SHOW UP
Insurance Policies Bought
and Paid For.
So COLLECTED ON EACH
The Policies We're In the Inter
national Registry Company
of New York.
So COLLECTED ON EACH

Several we'll known residents of the
village are anxious to find out some
thing about the International Registry
company of New York, a company that
insures against accident, and sickness
of any kind aud whose agents offer
charming inducements.
A month or more ago George M.
Rowell, as state agent, Bernard Frs
kline, general agent, and a young man
who gave the name of Seele came here
and commenced to canvas the place.
Among those who took applications
we're, s. s. Pike, W. II. Lundergan,
John Smith, David Sausville, George
Niles. The agents promised ten dol
lars a week for 26 weeks in case of any
accident or illness which confined one
to the house for that length of time.
With every application, one years
premium, s., was collected. The re-
ceipt read Received of - the sum
of Sc in advance on special sickness and
accident insurance, plan ID. 1t is
hereby agreed and understood that if
the assured should not receive the pol
icy within 20 days, lido agree to refund
the above amount "
Up to date nothing has been heard of
the policies and no money has been re-
turned. While the party was here, Mr.
Pike, one of those who made an appli-
cation and paid bis premium, was
confined to the house a couple of days
by a slight accident, and for that Mr.
Erskine paid him g. 40. He thinks
that be is better off than the others.
A day or two after leaving here au
inquiry was received from the state in -
surancs commissioner inquiring if the
men were soliciting insurance without
license, contrary to law, and asking
il they were here.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
WILL INHERIT
SIX nILLIONS
Fortune of Young Man VINO Ha,
Been Running Laundry.

Jeffers sonville, Ind, Dec. 14-Will-
lam C. Cheney of Jeffersonville who
for many years has been estranged
from his father, Judge James Cheney
of Fort Wayne who died last night,
will inherit, it is said, six million
dollars.
Young Cheney was at his fathers
bedside when he died.
William was extravagant He and
his father disagreed and he went to
sea, and afterwards drifted all over the
country.
He finally wound up his wanderings
at Jacksonville and being in reduced
circumstances opened laundry,
1t is understood that during his i'll
ness Judge Cheney, who was a director
of the Chemical National Band of
New York, became fully rcconciled.
The elder Cheney was born in Addi-
son county, Vermont.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
ENNIS PAYS
PENALTY
Brooklyn Wife Murderer EIec-
trOCuted This Morning.
DIED WITHOUT STRUGGLE
Ennis Murdered His Wife and
Then Hired a Room in a Hotel
and Went Calmly to Sleep.

Ossning, N. Y, Dec, l4:-William
Ennis, formerly a Brooklyn policeman
was successfully electrocuted in Sing
Sing at 5:57 this morning. He killed
his wife at Brooklyn Januarg IA, 1902.
Ennis ann his wife were married
only about year when they quarrel
led and separated.
His wife began action for a divorce
aud Ennis was directed to pay ali
mony.
Early on the morning of the crime,
Ennis went to the home OF his mother
in-law where his wife was staying and
going to his mother in laws room
and shot the woman in the breast
while she was lying in bed, later she
recovered.
The murderer then went to his wife's 5
room and told her he was going to kill
her.
She begged to be allowed to go to
confession but he told her he had been
to communion and that was enough.
He calmly loaded revolver when a
sister of the deceased held up a child
in froni of the wife.
Ennis threatened TO kill all three,
when the wife started for another
room and Ennis shot and killed her
and then left the house going to the
Palace hotel where he secured a room.
He was found there later by the po-
lice sleeping soundly.
His death this morning was accom-
plished without a hitch or delay and
he scarcely struggled when the current
was applied.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
A VILLAGE
in FLAMES
Hamlet of North Petersburg
Suffers Badly.
LOSS OF NEARLY $4,000.
Business Section including House,
Store, POstOffice and Barn
Burned Sunday.

Fire IN North Petersburg Sunday
morning destroyed the larger part of
the business portion of the village.
1t broke out about ? 80 a. m. in the
general store Of Frank Rosenburg in
which the post office was located.
The building and entire contents
were destroyed, including all mail in
the Office.
The dwelling of James Babcock, i'm
mediately adjoining, together with the
barn and other outbuildings took fire
from sparks and were burned, and con-
tents as well.
As there is no fire department in the
place, the bucket brigade had to do all
there was done toward saving property,
The loss is estimated from sS, OOO to
$40, 600. The amount Of insurance is
not known.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
Christmas Sale OF Pianos

In order to reduce our stock before
January lst, we have decided to sell
25 new pianos, the regular price of
which is $3.50, for S275 each. These
pianos are new, just in from the fac
tory; double veneered inside and out,
highly finished in fancy figured wal
nut or fancy figured mahogany, with
stool and scarf-fully warranted for
ten years, and will be sold on very
easy payments. Send for catalogue,
giving full description of style, finish,
etc. This is the chance of a lifetime
to buy strictly first class piano at a
large reduction, and on easy terms
Address: McKannon Bros & Co., 45
Church ST., Burlington, Vt.-3w
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
FREDERICK EDDY DEAD.
Found Dead on the Bed in His Room At His
Sons Residence Sunday Afternoon.

Found Dead on the Bed in His Room At His
Sons Residence Sunday Afternoon.
Frederick Eddy we'll known resi-
dent died suddenly at his home Sun
day afternoon of heart disease. He
had not been feeling we'll for a couple
OF days but was around the house ap-
parently well as could be expected,
and took his dinner as usual at noon.
After chatting with the rest of the fam
lily for few moments went to his room
to lie down, At supper time his son
went and called him but the old man
did not respond. Investigation show
ed that he was dead. He laid on his
bed with all his clothes ou except his
coat.
Mr. Eddy was born in Woodford
and for over so years resided there.
He was 76 years old and while in that
towu was called upon and filed every
Office that there was. About 20 years
ago hefwent to Nebraska where he re-
manned l6 years, and where his wife
died six years ago. He leaves two
daughters, Mrs Frank Martin OF this
place rnd one who resides in Nebraska
two sons, Fred with who he resided
since coming from the west, and one
who is connected with the Postal ser
vice in California.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
ARLINGTON.


Miss Florence Holden is reported
some better.
A little daughter was born to Mr.
and Mrs Burt one day this week
Mrs j. ]. Shakshober and little
son are spending the week with friends
in Bennington.
Martin Goeway while working
around the house with his brother Mar
shall fell and broke his hip Saturday
evening.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Arlington Social and Literary Club
was held at the Club house, Monday
evening.
Miss Alice Thompson, who has been
spending a vacation of ten days at
her home returned to Saratoga Satur-
day.
Michael Cummings who resides In
Murry Hollow in the west part of the
town, has been pronounced insane. and
was taken by poor master, d. G. Bar
ney to the retreat at Brattleboro Tues
day morning.
The sale and supper given by the
st James's Guild Thursday night was
a great success being well attended by
all. Over Sixty dollars was netted.
Mrs F. N. Garfield returned from
South Shaftscury on Tuesday accom-
panied by little Spafford who will stay
few days with his grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Andrew spent
Sunday in Manchester Centre.
Percy Lathrop, who has been home
with sprained knee has returned to
work in Bennington.
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Andrew enter
tanned quite number of their friends
Saturday evening.
Miss Sadie Hard was IN Rutland
one day last week.
Work will be started on the Greens
for the Christmas decorations Tuesday
evening and will continue through
the week. On Thursday thew Woman'S
Auxiliary and St. James'S Guild viii
meet for the same purpose.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
THE TRIAL
RESUMED
Rogers Murder Case Taken
Up This Afternoon.
WILL ROGERS ON STAND.
Prosecution Supposed To Be.
Nearly Through Pulling In
Its Evidence:

The trial of Mrs Rogers was resumedi
this afternoon at ? O'Clock.
The prisoners mother and sister Wers
in the court room this afternoon.
William b. Rogers was recalled to
the stand and 10 answer to a question
as to what be had observed of the re-
lations between bis brother aud Mrs
Rogers answered that Marcus was com
pletely under her control. Upon the
obiection::of the defense, this answer
was ordered stricken from the record.
The witness was then permitted to
testify that Marcus always agreed with
everything she said, that "if she want
ed anything she got it, or the money
to get it."
Mr. Rogers testified that the last
time he saw his brother was on the
morning of Aug, u, 1902.
A check drawn to Marcus Rogers
by this witness and endorced with the
formers name and several other pa
pers, having specimens of the ha1AaI
writing of Marcus were identified
introduced in evidence
The state will presumably use these
papers as basis of comparison when
the question of the writing of the note
pinned to Rogers hat is taken up.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
whl . rhere !. LIfe rhsre !. HOpe.

| was afflicted with catarrh; could
neither taste nor suell and could hear
but little Ely's Cream Balm cured
it. Marcus G. Shsut2, Railway, n.
J.
Cream Balm reached me safely and
the effect is surprising. My s1n says
the first application gave decided re
lief Respectfully, MRS Franklin Free .
man, Dover, N. H.
The Balm does not iIritate or ause
sneezing. Solu by Druggists at 80
Ger Is or mailed ny Ely Brothers, 56
Warren street, New Ycrk.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
SIX DAY BIKE RACE ENDS.
waIthour wins For Team by Forty
Yards.


Yards.
NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-With a fash
of color and with a whirring Of wheels
that could be heard even above the
wild roar that went up from the throats
OF thousands of half maddened enthu
siasts Bobby Waltbour for himself and
his team mate Munroe, has won the
six day bicycle race in Madison Square
Garden.
Forty yards separated Walthour from
Leander, who was second at the finish,
being ten good yards ahead of Floyd
Krebs, behind whom came FEuer, an
indifferent fourth.
1t was a spectacular finish, made
more so by the fact that Of the seven
riders who took the pace to sprint the
last mile, warned that the moment for
the supreme test had arrived, four fell
crashing in heap just as half the final
journey had been completed.
One of the unfortunates had mar
row escape from a fatal injury, and as
il was he was carried from the track
with long cash in his forehead His
wheel was a complete wreck, and an
hour after the race had been completed
he was still unconscious.
John Bedell was the rider most seri-
ously hurt.
According to the official timekeepers,
the last mile of the long race was COW
cred in , minutes II seconds Others
made the time almost ten seconds
slower.
Although II lacked many Of the sem
sational incidents that have marked
long distance races that have been held
previously in the Garden and in spite
Of the fact that the ground CO .ered was
400 miles behind the record made four
years ago by Miller and Waller, the
crowd that was present to see the finish
was greater than any other that ever
filed that building for like occasion.
Here is what WalthOur ate during
the six days terrible grind Leander,
WHO came in second and who had much
the same food, gained several pounds
during the race: Fourteen pounds Of
prime steak, 16 pounds Canadian chops.
s chickens, dozen new laid eggs, -
loaveS of bread, dozen cans of bouil-
lon, 10 jars of calves Jelly. boxes far
inaceous food. boxes grapes. > dozen
lunches celery, Ia dozen bottles ku.
miss, dozen bottles Apollinaris. doz-
en- bottles Bass > dozen oranges. half a
peck apples, 3 packages waters, 20
quarts milk, 3 pounds coffee, a pound
tea, dozen cups custard, ~ dozen
bottles ginger ale, lia quarts sherry, ;
quarts Burgundy and dozen cans beef
tea.
The expenses of the winning team
during the week were S425
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
SAVED TO
BE DROWNED
Two Men Lost Their Lives Today
At MiddlebOrO Falls.

Middleboro, Mass, Dsc. 14:--After
being blown more than bali mile
over the surface Of Lake Asdawamp-
sett today on large piece of ice which
had broken away from the shore while
they we're standing upon it, Harvey
Haskins, aged % and Frank A lien, 26,
were rescued by N. A. Lewis Of Taun>
ton who rowed out to them only to lose
their lives by drowning
The hoat was swamped by squall
but Lewis clung to the craft anc was
rescued. The bodies of the drowned
men were recovered. Each victim vas
married.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
MANCHESTER

Mr. and Mrs W. B. Edgerton attend
ed the Buck -Edgerton wedding at West
Arlington Wednesday.
Considerable damage has bt en- done
by the freezing and bursting of water
and steam pipes at strawberry Hill, "
the summer residence of A. M. Gill
bert Of Chicago.
The funeral of Reuben Colvin, who
died at his home at Manchester Cen.
ter Thursday, will be held this after
noon.
Several from this village attended
the dance at the Union opera house at
Manchester Center Friday evening.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

digests all classes OF food, tones and
strengthens the stomach ard dig stive
organs. Cures dyspepsia, Indigestion,
stomach troubles, ana makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds WORKOUT It's
sues, purifies, strengthens aud sweet
ems the stomach. Governor G. w At
kinson of W. Va, says, II have used
a number of bottles of Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure and have found it to be very
effective and indeed a powerful rem
euy for stomach ailments. | recon-
mend it to my friends. " Sold by b.
A. Quinlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

NEW YORK, Dec. 14,--There was
rejoicing at the CPscent Athletic club
when news came that the clubs team
Of eight crack shots had vanquished
at the Bay Ridge traps a team of the
Princeton Gun club. The seOre of the
Crescent team. captained by H. NJ.
Brigham, was 31T that Of the Prince
ton men. with II. =. Archer as cap
tain was 293. 80 the home team won
by twenty four targets.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
Notice To Advertisers

All advertisements for the Evening
Banner and notices of change must
be at the office the day before they are
to be used.
Advertisements for the weekly Ban
ner and Reformer and changes of copy
must be in the Office not later than
Tuesday noon of each week and earl
Ter is desirable during the holiday
season.
Frank Il. Howe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. - John r.
Proctor of Kentucky, president Of the
United States civil service commission
and an intimate friend of President
Roosevelt, is dead of angina pectoris
at the Cosmos club in this city
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
SMITH PECK DEAD.
One of the Oldest Residents Of Bennington
County Dies In SandSats.

Smith Peck, one of the Oldest male
residents of Bennington county died
at his home in Sandgate last Thurs
day. He celebrated his oath birthday
in October. Death was the result of a
general breaking up of the system
although up to few months ago he
had been in good health
Mr. Peck was born in Sandgate and
with the exception Of about 20 years
in Glens Falls he had always resided
there. He was twice married and was
survived by wife and two sons
He was a man that commanded the es-
teem of every one who knew him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Dec. II. - The
stakes for the spring meeting of the
new Louisville Jockey club have been
announced by Secretary Price, They
are ten in number, valued at $4,000,
including a stake for the jumpers. No
purse less than $4OO will be given,
with handicaps in proportion The
meeting will continue for ifteen racing
days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
IfYou pen,t Inc Mn.Ie

you can avoid it, II you hate com
pany you Gao manage to be alUne.
But what are you to do if, after taking
a few mouthfuls of food, you expert
anee such keen distress you wish you
bad gore empty and hungry? Why,
use DR. DaViu Kennedy IS new edicine
Cal.cura Solvent, ard cure the dy spep.
sla. Write to the Cal-cura COMPANY
R-piort. y. ~ tor "Details ard 4 free
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Princetons
hockey players gave the crack seven Of
the Hockey Club Of New York a sur
prise in n match game at the St Mich
olas rink here. The local men expect
ed TO win easily, but they had to exert
themselves TO the utmos. 70 obtain a
victorious decision by a score Of .
goals to 1. Considering the fact that
the Jersey collegians were making
their first appearance on the ice in com
petition, their work was remarkable,
Their defensive play was very effec-
tive, particularly in the first half, dur
ing which period the visiters prevent
ed the New Workers from making a
tally.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
BARRE MURDER CASE.
Trial of Alexander GPrretto For Murder
Eli Corti.

Eli COrti.
The Washington County court will
resume sessions Wednesday morning
1t starts in with murder case that Of
Alexander GarrettO charged with the
murder of Eli Corti on the night of
October 3, last at Barre,
The prosecution will be conducted
by John H. Santer of Montpelier
w A. Lord will be chief counsel for
the defence.
Garretto is also charged with as
sault and intent to kill an Italian
named Emilio Vichino at the same
time he is said to have killed Corti.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

BOSTON, Dec. H. 49, The death of
Judge Fletcher Ladd, for three years
justice of the supreme court Of the
Philippines is announced.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

MADRID, Dec. 14.-The collapse Of
an embankment near Cordova deralled
o train. killing fourteen persons and
inlurlnG nhny.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
orion Burn. and six Persons Perish

CHRISTIANIA. Norway, Dec. H.
A report from Yardoe says that the
steamer orion has been destroyed by
fire and that three of the crew and
three passengers perished.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
MYERS RELEASED.

round That ne DID Not Jump The SOmeTsCI
Quarantined.
William Myers who had been held
at home for several days waiting
hearing on the charge of jumping
quarantine was released today at
Judge Bates order.
1t was found that he came from Will
mington with a clean bill of health and
that the suspicious against him were
unfonnded.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
Call And Give Your Orders For

Nursery Stock, Garden and Farm
Seeds. Ornamental Shrubery, etc.
Spring delivery.
C. AinswOrth,
1911 w Main ST., Bennington, vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
FIRE AT POWNAL.
Farm House of c. II. Myers Burned to Ground
Sunday.

Fire broke odt in the farm house Of
G. II. Myers, east of the village of
Pownsl about lOa m Sunday. Tie
house was burned to the ground. with
all its contents.
the fire was caused by a defective
chimney. The house was occupied by
the families Of Edward r yoolds aud
John Abrams Loss, 81, 800 insurance,
81, 800
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

Don't be imposed upon 10y taking sub
stitUtrs offered for Foley's Honey and
Tar For sale by y. A. Quinlan
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14
nenrr,s Red Gum.

beats all remedies for a COUGH or
COLD. We refund the price if II Is
no. SIT ia tors. Large hpttIS1
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

VTTANTED.-YOung man or lady 10 do
w house to house advertising. Nothing to
sell GOOD pay Address r.. Bennington
Banner. W.
tSOR SALE.-TwO new milch cows G years
old. one Jersey Geo. l.. Davis near
HAYNES Corners, Bennington, Vt.
T1OR sALE.-40 wagons of all descriptions.
II 10 sets of harness. single aud double 20
HorSes good drivers and work horses Inquire
vi ", j rhgien'' Livery I'll
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

VXYAN'SED. Girl to do gen raj h0usework.
w Apply to Mrs Z. j. Tiffany 400 Gage St.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

VTIANTED.-Man to do ehOre work on farm
w and cut wood through winter Jesse
Robinson. wifi
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

WANTDR Pos Position on, BY an experienced nee,
Inquire AZ Main st. 3Swi2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-14

VETANTED-Orders for fruit trees, orna
w mental trees and shrubery for spring de-
livering. Allen Nursery, Rochester, N. Y.
o. Ainsworth, Agent, 81 West Main St. ATT
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-09-04
WHO TAPPED THE VAULT
An Envelope Missing From a Vault
In Minnesota State Capitol.
q Said TO Have Contained n Million
In Government Bonds ana Half
as Much I'm stocks.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 30.-An envel-
ope said TO contain government bonds
and copper mining stock valued at ST.
5OO.O0s which Joseph Picard says he
placed !n vault at the state capitol,
10 years ago. for safe keeping. can not
be found.
Picard's father, Joseph Picard, a
wealthy Frenchman. died in Canada 16
years ago, and. according to the story
related by the son. placed in his Ia 4
Just before his death an envelope
which he was instructed not to open
until he was 81 years old. He was then
a. and admits that he disobeyed his
dying fathers injunction and opened
the envelope, which he found TO con-
tain government bonds valued at ST.
100000 and copper mining stock worth
half as much.
This envelope, Picard says. he re-
sealed and took to the capitol, where
he asked the officials to place 1t in a
vault for him for safekeeping He says
his true name of .Alphonse Detroy was
written upon the envelope, and that he
was told it would be safe as long as
he cared to leave it in the states care
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-09-04
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED

Patti and Mary Anderson Navarro
have been secured by Robert Grau fol-
American tours.
Col. Aguiar the Brazilian commits
sioner general to the ST. Louis Worlds
fair, has arrived in ST. Louis with his
family and secretaries.
The Manila educational act has been
passed. 1t provides $4,000 for educa-
ton of 100 Filipino students in the
United States.
Artists John Wilton Cunningham, OF
St Louis, is dead, of consumption, at
Camp Reliance, near San Antonio
Tex, whittier he had gone in search OF
health
Secretary Shaw announces the accu-
mutation of fund providing relief ar
the money market under stress OF
crop moving.
Secretary Hitchcock will not issue a
statement on the Indian scandals until
he has heard from President Garrett
of the Indian Rights association.
Senator Cullom, of Illinois, says he
believes there will be an extra session
of congress to take some action on the
isthmian canal matter.
The Missouri Press association ap-
pointed a committee to report on the
question of purging it's rolls of mem
bers who have disgraced the profes.
ion.