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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

Dandy about a. M, East Dorset at
o'clock, and Barnumville at 5.
The officers searched the woods in
that vicinity all day Sunday but in
vain.
Sunday evening the stallion Election
eer Rex, a very valuable horse, was
found abandoned in East Manchester
and it was learned that Young was
headed south.
A message was sent to Sheriff H. S.
Wilson of Arlington to look out for
the thieves and he started north with
four or five deputies.
Just as the sheriff and one compan-
ion reached the covered bridge about
half mile north of Arlington viii
lage, they heard team coming. They
waited until it came up and Wilson or
dered the driver TO halt. The occu-
pants of the wagon instead of needing
the command, started the horse into a
run and Wilson fired two shots.
A short distance farther were three
more Of the sheriff's assistants, one of
whom fred two shots with shot gun
over the heads Uf the thieves to
frighten them. The team, however,
kept on at rapid pace but was soon
met by another party without driver
and search was made in that vicinity,
but in the dark, no one was found.
About 9:20 O'Clock MOnd ay morning,
Young called at the home OF James Ty-
nan and asked for water. he stated
that he was dying and that he wished
to be deliveredto Sheriff Wilson whom
he knew. He was taken to the sheriff's
and on examination by DR. w. S.
Phillips, he was found to be suffering
from badly strangulated hernia as
result of jumping and being run over
by the wagon.
The physician pronounced his con-
dition to be such that he could be re-
moved to Rutland and he was taken on
the 30 a. m. train Monday. Physic-
ians in Rutland also pronounced the
injuries not serious, but Young in
sisted all the time that he was aboutto !
die.
The accomplice, Crandall, was seen
in the vicinity OF Arlington Monday, |
and was pursued by the officers. He
escaped into the woods but is reported |
10 have called at farm house north |
Of the village Tuesday morning and |
asked for tea which was refused him.
Young was &C years old and has
stolen more horses than any
other horsethief in New England. He
has been sentenced both in Vermont
and New York state, for terms aggre-
eating 45 years, but has not served the
iull time as he has been released for
good behavior. He was released from
Windsor in May after serving nine
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Bad Blow to the Industries of
North Bennington.
BURNED MONDAY NIGHT.
Loss Of Nearly $4,000 Covered by Insurance
And the Mill Will be Promptly
Rebuilt.

The Stark Paper Co.'S plant at Sod
ON was partially destroyed by fire
which started from some unknown
cause about nine o'clock Monday even
ing, July 18th.
The alarm was telephoned to North
Bennington village and the j. G. Nc
Cullough Engine Co. quickly responded
taking the engine and hose cart there
by team.
They soon had two streams on the
flames and by hard work succeeded in
saving the engine and machine rooms,
the latter containing the most expensive
outlay in the plant.
The company, part ofwhich hremained
at the scene of the fire until morning, is
receiving just praise forits good work,
this being the third recent fire to which
they have been called out and each
time successfully.
G. ID. Mattison, foreman of the mill,
lives just opposite the plant, and he,
with other neighbors whose houses
were endangered, treated the fremen to
sandwiches and coffee as refreshments
In very generous manner, The dam
age to the property, which was insured
may reach upwards of $4,000.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
MANCHESTER

Prof b. c. Rodgers, principal of
Burr and Burton seminary for the
last three We ars, drove TO Vergennes
this week where he has accepted the
principalship Of the high school.
Several iron this village spent Sun
day at Lake Emerald, North Dorset.
The family OF DIR Clark Burnham are
spending several days at their cottage
at the lake
Prof Amos Bush Willmarth of Mid
dlebury, instructor in mathematics
and sciences at Burr and Burton sem
mary for two years, has been chosen
principal of the Bennington high
school.
About IL members of the Ekwanok
country club are attending the second
annual Vermont State golf champion
ship which began In Burlington Ithis
morning and continues until Saturday
afternoon.
Payson S. Wild of Chicago has
been spending several days heUe.
He says Gen Orland Smith mag be
able to come to Manchester later IN
the season.
The Equinox baseball team was
defeated by the Eagles of South
SALISBURY on the local grounds Sat
urday afternoon 10 to Is. The home
team will play the Green Mountain
Boys of East Arlington Saturday.
At meeting of the Equinox Athle-
tic Association onday evening the
following officers we're elected: presi-
dent, Alphonse Monette; vice presi-
dent, George Aldred; secretary, treas
urer and manager of baseball team,
Frank Regan: assistant manager of
baseball team, Wm Grunewald; cap
tain, Walter Byron; ground keeper,
VIM Bennett: score keeper, George
Munroe; umpire, j. c. Bacon.
Mrs F. Il. Orvis is very i'll at the
Equinox House.
d. H. Hostetter and family OF Pitts
burg arrived at G. H. Hawley's new
cottage Saturday.
G. d. Simonds is in Burlington re-
porting the golf tournament to the New
York and Boston papers.
r. B. Leake defeated Clark Burn
ham ia the final match for the Arthur
Taylor memorial cup on the Ekwanok
links Saturday by the score of up (3S
holes. The contestwas a Tie ut the end
Of the 80 holes but Leake won out
the second extra hole.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
HEARTWELLVILLE

w. w. Fallett was called to Reads
boro to look after the railroad station
as the agent, Mr. CrOsier, was called to
Stamford on account of the sickness of
his little boy.
Carl Ridenburg of Springfield is
stopping at Canedy's Hotel, also, Mrs
Ellensworth and daughter of North
Adams are stopping few weeks at the
same place.
Fred Reed who was out of town for
few days, has returned.
II. M. Sprague, who has been in the
hospital at North Adams has returned
home very much improved.
Fourth of July chickens under the
Heartwellville code are worth one dol
lar and twenty-five cents.
Frank Boynton is in Zoar, Mass,
for while.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
AS IN DAYS OF OLD.
An Article Taken from .he Pennsylvania Jour.
nal Of July S, T777.

- 10y - Abftf
Yesterday, being the first anniver-
sary of the independence Of the Uni.ed
States of America, was celebrated in
Philadelphia with demonstrations of
JOY and festivity. About noon all the
armed ships and galleys in the river
were drawn up before the city, dressed
in the gayest manner, with the colors
of the United States and streamers dis
played. At o'clock, the yards being
manned, they began the celebration OF
the day by discharge OF thirteen can
non from each of the ships, and one
from each of the thirteen galleys, in
honor of the thirteen United States.
"In the afternoon an elegant dinner
was provided for Congress, to which
were invited the president and the SUI
preme executive council, and speaker
of the assembly of the state, the gem
eral officers and colonels of the army.
and strangers Of eminence, and the
members of the several continental
boards in town. The Hessian band OF
music, taken in Trenton the twenty.
sixth day of December last, attended
and heightened the festivity with some
fine performances suited to the JOYOUS
occasion; while corps of British de.
serters, taken into the service of the
continent by the State OF Georgia, be-
ing drawn up before the door, dlled up
the intervals with feux de joie.
AFTER dinner number of toasts we're
drank, all breathing independence,
and generous love of liberty, and
commemorating the memories of those
brave and worthy patriots who gallant
ly exposed their lives, and fell glor.
iously in defense of freedom and the
righteous cause of their country.
Each toast was followed by dis.
charge of artillery and small arms.
and suitable piece of music by the
Hessian band. The glorious fourth
of July was reiterated three times, ac-
companied with triple discharges OF
cannon and small arms, and loud huz-
zas that resounded from street to street
through the city. Towards evening
several troops of horse, corps of ar.
tillery, and brigade of North Caro-.
lima forces, which was in town on its
way to join the grand army, we're
drawn up in Second street, and re.
viewed by Congress and the general
officers.
'The evening was closed with the
ringing of bells, and at night there
was a grand exhibition of fireworks
(which began and concluded witifs
thirteen rockets on the commons, and
the city was beautifully Illuminated.
Everything was conducted with the
greatest order and decorum, and the
face of JOY and gladness was univer-
sal.
THUS may the fourth of July, thar
glorious and ever memorable day. be
celebrated throughout America by the
sons Of freedom, from age to age, till
time shall be no more. Amen and
Amenl"
From the same paper:
I'VE hear that the young ladies of
Amelia county, in Virginia, consider
ing the situation of the country in par
ticular, and the United States in gen.
eral, have entered into resolution
not to permit the addresses of any per.
son, be his circumstances or situation
in life what they will, unless he has
served in the American armies long
enough to prove his valor that he IS
deserving of their love-"
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy ReadsrS,


News OF the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
Mrs Clinton White has returned
from a visit to Burlington friends.
Miss Cora Whitney has been pass
ing week at Dewey Lodge in Wood
ford city.
The early worm gets caught as retri.
button for waking up everybody else
in the house.
Mrs Leon Parker aad Mrs Jacob
Harbor go to Saratoga this week for
a short sojourn.
The Baptist Sunday school will
have an excursion to Lake Emerald.
Dorset, Friday.
Frank f. Whitman of Saltwater is
visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs
Thomas Whitman.
Mrs Frank Carver entertained a
number of her lady friends Tuesday
evening with a card party.
Mt Anthany golf club defeated the
island club of Troy in team match
Tuesday on the Mt Anthony course by
the overwhelming score of 42 to 6.
Under the re-adjustment of salaries
OF Vermont postmasters which went
into effect July first the salary of the
postmaster at Bennington is increased
from 81 300, to 50, 400.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
NEW PRINCIPAL
A. B. Wlllmarth 70 Take Charge Of the
High School.


High School.
The trustees of the graded school
have engaged A. B. WIllmarth of Mid
dlebury as principal of the high
school at an annual salary Of $500.
He will assume his duties at the be-
ginning of the school year in septem-
Der. The new principal is a graduate
OF Middlebury college which gave him
the A. NJ. degree. He sfterward took
a post graduate course of a year at
Harvard where he received the degree
of A. q. He also graduated from the
Eastman business college, and is es-
pecislIy we'll posted in chemistry
Mr. Willmarth is an all around athlete.
For two years he has been the head
teacher at Burr and Burton seminary
and stands high among the members
OF his profession in the state.
1t has also been decided by the trus-
tees to do away with superintend-
ent's clerk, and this, with some other
changes, it is expected, will reduce
the expenses of the school about 5000
a year.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
FIELD ENCLOSURE.
Arrangements Being Made FOR First Class Ath.
Ietic Grounds.

Ietic Grounds.
The arrangements for the fencing
and improving of the athletic field
which was recently given the high
school and Y. NJ. c. A. by John S.
Holden and A. B. Valentine are we'll
unber way. 1t is the intention of
those interested to enclose the field,
which will be octagon in shape, by a
board fence eight feet high. The
entrance will be on Mill street extern
sion little below the office of Holden
&Leonard Co. The field is sufficiently
large for base ball and foot ball
besides a bicycle and running track
next to the fence.
The attempts made for first class
sports during the past year have
shown that it is impossible to work to
any advantage without an enclosed
field.
The grounds will be in charge of the
High School Athletic League and the
Y. M. c. A. combined but when not
in use by either Of them will be open
for any athletic society in town. About
$500 has already been raised and it is
hoped to have the field in order by the
opening of school in September.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
CAPTURED
AND DEAD.
Rufus Young Will Steal No More
Horses.
SURRENDERED AT LAST.
Strange Career Of Man Who Had Spent Over
Forty Of His Sixty.Six Years
In Various Prisons.

Charles Rufus Young, the notorious
horse thief, who was injured while at
tempting to escape with stolen horses
at Arlington Sunday evening died in
the Jail hospital at Rutland Tuesday
morning.
Young, with an accomplice named
Crandall stole two valuable trotting
horses from the training stable of
George Ruane at the Rutland fair
grounds Saturday night.
The theft was discovered about $50
Sunday morning and Sheriff Peabody
Immediately started on the trail with
deputies. The thieves passed through
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
VALENTINE MILL SOLD
viii Be Turned into a Paper making Plant
by New Owners.

by New Owners.
The plant of the Valentine Knitting
company was sold Saturday to the
Coy Babcock company of Bellows
Falls who Immediately took possess
sion.
The consideration is not known but
it is generally understood to be about
$25, 900. Mr. Valentine reserved the
two offices for his use during his life.
The company is regularly incorpor-
ated one and in no way connected with
the International Paper Company.
The company manufactures. waxed
paper entirely, and intends to have its
plant in full running order by the
middle Of August. 1t moves from
Bellows Falls because there it could
not secure the facilities that were need
ed for its rapidly increasing business.
The work of getting the mill ready for
operations hes already commenced.
Some necessary alterations will have
to be made before the machinery can
be put In.
The president of the company is
Benjamin Babcock who will remove
to this village at once, and j. W.
Hurlburt, another officer will follow
in few weeks. The principal stock
holder is J. W. Agan of Boston.
The company will give employment
to quite number of hands of which
less than half a dozen will be females.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
DEWEY : DINWIDDIE
Postmaster Dewey Msrrss MI. Elizabeth
Dinwiddie


Postmaster Arthur j, Dewey, one of
the best known and leading citizens Of
Bennington and Miss Elizabeth,
daughter of James Dinwiddie of
Woodfood, were united IN marriage
Tuesday morning at the home of the
bride by Rev w. H. Scott
The wedding was a quiet one and
Mr. and Mrs Dewey left at once on a
carriage drive onwhich they will be abb
sent several days, and on their return
will spend some time in Woodford be-
fore coming to Bennington to make
their home.
The affair was of unusual interest
owing to the prominence Of the groom
and a large circle of friends extends
fluctuations.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

j. G. Harwood is at the Philadel-
phia Optical college, where he will re-
main unit he receives his diploma for
the advanced degree in optics which
he has been preparing for during the
past three years. He has also sue
ceeded in securing a position for his
son, John, with the largest Wholesale
manufacturing and importing optical
house in Philadelphia,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
JUDGE DARLING DINED.
Delightful Dinner Party In His Honor Given by
Dr.. Putnam.

One of the most delightful of dinners
was given last Thursday evening by
DR. w. E. Putnam in honor of Hon.
c. II. Darling, assistant secretary Of
the navy.
Mr.. Putnam is one of the most hos
pitable of hosts and his dinners are
always highly enjoyable. Eighteen
gentlemen We're present including
Judge Darling, O. NJ. Barber, Hon.
w. f. Heaton and DR. w. d. Putnam.
of Hoosick Falls; DR. 7. J. Putnam, Of
North Adams; Hon Zebra Quacken-
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
sHAFTsBURY CENTRE.

william Grey who has been i'll for a
number of weeks, died last Saturday.
The funeral was held at the church
Monday afternoon at two O'Clock,
Rev Mr. Thompson of South Shafts
bury officiating.
Mrs Charles Barton entertained a
sister from out of town last week.
Alonzo Cooper, who has been quite
i'll is improving.
Mr. and Mrs S. d. Monroe of South
SALISBURY we're at George Bronson s
Sunday.
Mr. Peck OF North Bennington gave
an interesting sermon here Sunday
afternoon.
If Cinderella had had to put on rub
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

years Of ten years sentence for steal
ing span of horses from Julius Hil,
of Sunderland. Since his release he
had stolen five orsix animals, three I
them from Rutland.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
FRESH AIR CHILDREN.

Party Coming and Places Wanted For The
Little Ones.
AS usual the New York Tribune will
send party of fresh air children to
Bennington and all those wishing to
take one or more of them for two
weeks stay, or who will contribute
toward their keeping while here are
requested to notify c. NJ. Graves as
early as possible.
The party will arrive about the first
of August and as this is worthy
charity it is hoped the response will
be generous.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
working Night aud Day.

The busi.s and might est lit lie
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Lif- Pills These pills
change weaSn IS into strength, list
lessuess int energ,, bra,n-fag into
mental poStr. Toey ara wonderful in
building Up the bealth OILY 25c per
or. 3jlloi , 9 iioson druggist
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Gard of Thanks.

Miss B. e Hard and family desire
to acknowledge with thanks the kind
ness shown them at the time of the ill
ness and death of Mrs Beliza Hard.
Miss b. E. Hard.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

A girl who is being Rugged for the
first time acts like she was afraid it
might never happen again.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

no RENT.-Six rooms with all modern i'm
| provements Inquire Of Charles b Wall.
Jr., 9l2 Silver st 25tf
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

Take Laxative BromO Quninc Tablets All
drupgi SITS refund the money If It fails to cure.
4. w. Gro e. signature Il or each bnN Dc
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

WANTED -Capat lie girl for general house.
w work. Mrs E. J. Tiffany 400 Gage st.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

If Cinderella had had to put on rub
bers she would have lost her job.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-07

long, but there is no doubt that the
ship covered more than 1900 miles
on this voyage
This voyage OF III days was tha
record run Of that year, and was
especially good because the Horn was
rounded in midwinter
BY the canal route another great
saving can be made in going to Homo
lulu. For a steamship the distance
would be 6,646 miles, or about j 900
miles more than to San Francisco.
but by way OF the Magellan straits
the ship would have to steam is. 200
miles, or twice as far
The sailing vessel could save very
much, and after picking up the north
east trade on leaving Panama she
would have a fair wind all the way
to the islands. while a voyage around
the Horn would be 1870 miles long
and necessitate long battle with the
heavy westerly gales in that far
southern latitude
One thing more might be mention.
ed. and that is the voyage to the Phil
ippines While the distance (11,5O0
milesl is practically the same either
BY Suez or Panama. in case OF war
between this country and foreign
power the latter route would be far
better. for many reasons.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-07

speed would require thirty.seven and
a half days continuous steaming
Allowing for delays IN the Straits Of
Magellan. and for coaling. and the
voyage would take an OF forty days.
or just double the time Of the Panama
route.
The sailing track as indicated By
the line Of dashes Is 1860 miles. and
while our best clipper ships have
made the outward voyage in 100 TO
10 days. many a good ship has taken
fun four ave and even six months
on the voyage
Again turn 70 the chart and follow
the zigzag line out around the
Horn" This Is the actual track OF
a sailing vessel, one Of the last Of the
good old wooden squarerigged ships
built In Bath.
The dots represent the noon posi-
tions from day 10 day. tne voyage
commencing on June IL from the
Delaware capes While the straight
lines show the distance gained each
day they do not always represent the
actual path OF the ship. as when the
wind is ahead the ship may tack
back and forth across the line
number Of times IN the twenty-four
hours.
The track indicated is 1926 miles
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-07

He was on his back in the snow.
he stealthily approached the house,
bending low. as he softly pushed open
the garden gate. There was the dim
light glimmering out through the
blinds OF the front room and. yes,
there, crouching by the door, jimmy
in hand. was the figure Of a man.
Spurred on by love. Weston was no
coward and, uncoated. unarmed as
he was, he flung himself upon the
burglar, graphing with him hercely
as he loudly called for help. Weston is
a small mar, and before you could say
Jack Robinson" he was on his back
in the snow with a pair OF hands
have strangled the life out Of him had
not the door been suddenly opened
from within TO disclose the trembling
figure o. Daisy clinaiRg fearfully to
the rival, while fro the top OF the
stairs Mrs. Hardy in bedroom attire
made night hideous with her yells.
| will draw a veil over the rest.
Westons antagonist was the local
locksmith, called in hurriedly to re-
pair the patent lock. which had stuck
fast and prevented the door being
properly shut A bad headache had
kept Mrs. Hardy from the concert,
where she would not allow her daugh.
ter to go unchaperoned. and she had
gone 70 bed early, leaving the young
people to their swa devices. What
with the fright and the cold. Mrs.
Hardy was in in bed for a fortnight.
and only got out in time to be present
when Weston was convicted OF as
sault and battery before the local
magistrate. for whom the rival was
acting as clerk that day.
Daisy Was married in the spring.
but / think what hit Weston hardest
was that when we helped him home
on that eventful night it was to find
his back door in splinters and every
room in the place ransacked
Weston never mentions spiritual.
ism now.-Gordon Meggy in Chicago
Record Herald.