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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12
General Manager Clarke Offers
 Plans to His Men
MANY SHIPMENTS TIED UP
Strikers Say That None of the Men Will Return to Work Until the Questions at Issue Are Set
 tIed-AII Is Quiet.

Mobile, May 11.--General Manager c. 5. Clarke issued notice today inviting all the old men to come back by o'clock Tuesday morning without prejudice. The strikers say that none will come.
 General Counsel F. L. Russell in a statement to the public, claims that good progress has been made in supplying the places of the strikers. At this end of the line this success is not apparent. The crews are working In the yard but the men are inexperienced. No freight train has gone out today. A train is made up to leave at a. m. tomorrow and the men to operate it are expected to arrive in the meantime. The passenger trains and the Citronelle local have been moving on time.
 Fruit importing is much inconveni- enced Several vessels are due. The Fort Gaines. due tomorrow, has been or dered to New Orleans to unload. Truck shipments via. the Mobile and Ohio are stopped and the Louisville and Nashville cannot handle all that is offered.
 No Change at Meridian. Meridian, Miss, May A.-The strike on the Mobile and Ohio railroad remains practically unchanged in this city The tie-up of freight traffic is complete. Passenger traffic continues uninterrupted. The majority of the imported non-union men have been persuaded to return to their homes by the strikers 1t is claimed. No violence has been threatened and none is anticipated in this city. The suspension of traffic Is becoming disastrous to the wholesale merchants and lumber interests. The small towns along the route are alse suffering, as the local freight traffic is entirely cut off.
 Second Strike Called. Jackson, Tenn, May Il, - The second strike on the Mobile and Ohio road was called this afternoon at 5 o'clock when all the men in the passenger service quit work. The train that arrived in this city at o'clock this afternoon was met by several hundred people, many of them being strikers. A well-founded report gained credence that the strikers would not allow any of their members or non union men to take the train south. When it pulled out 1t was with MT. Hawkins of St Louis, an official of the road, as con ductor and Travelling Passenger Agent Blair as baggagemaster. No attempt to stop the train was made. The railroad officials have offered reward of $500 for the arrest of the party who shot and killed Will Yarboro, the non-union brake man, Sunday In the Jackson yards.
 A conference is now being held between the strikers and Grand Senior Conductor C. H. Wilkins and the engineers and flre- men.
 It Is said that the engineers and fire men may go out with the others.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
MANCHESTER

c. D. Simonds returned to Boston
Saturday.
Hon D. X. Simonds has been spend
ing few days in New York.
DR. Leroy Pierce will remain at his
dental par'ors during this week.
Burr and Burton Seminary will open
for the winter term Tuesday, January
9th.
Christmas tree exercises were held
70 the Congregational church Friday
evening.
c. D. Cleghorn of New York is
spending the holidays with his aunt,
Miss Jessie o. Hawley.
Mrs Mary Ladd of Greenfield
Mass, is visiting her mother Mrs b.
G. Rodgers. Percy c. Ladd OF Dart
mouth College is also visiting his sis
ter
There will be a dance at Union
opera house at Manchester Centre,
Thursday evening. Goldsmith's or
chestra OF Bennington win furnish the
music
Mr. and Mrs Bertrand Lewis of West
Rutland spent Christmas with Mrs
Lewis parents, Mr. and Mrs John
Stockwell. Miss Rosaline Stockwell
accompanied them home.
Fuel in this village is very scarce,
except green wood. Coal can not be
had and dry wood is very scarce.
Wood has been drawn from Pawlet,
Rupert and Dorset George Smith
purchased a small amount of coal in
Granville, N. Y, which is % miles
from this place. The supply OF coal
at the Mark Skinner library, left from
last year, is now gone and carload
of soft coal has been purchased
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
UNSTINTED PRAISE.
Greatest Newspaper in the World Criticlsss
Charles II. Bennett.

Greatest Newspaper in the World Crltlcises
Charles II. Bennett.
The London Times, the greatest ard
most reliable newspaper in the world,
has the following in its issue Of D5-
cembsr 10th;
"When Mr. Charles Bennett FIRST ap-
peared in a London concert room,
nearly a year ago, we praised him
with some warmth, ard we see no rea
son nov, after his second recital
given at Bechstein hall on Monday
evening", to change the verdict. AS
fact, Mr. Bennett seems to have rip
ened in the last ten months, and much
OF that which at FIRST was promise is
now achievement His beautiful basso
cantaute voice is now more even
throughout, and ne has real musical
intelligence and distinction OF style. If
We point out a slight tendency to
hurry 10 such songs as "Revcnge
Timotheus cries. " from Alexander
Feast, and Beetb ovens "Die Ehre
Gottes F" we havs found practically all
the fault there is TO fiud; for, except
for this tendency, the performance OF
these was quite admirable, as was that
OF Schumann's "Fruhlingsfahrt, and
romanza from Verdi's Simon Boo
canegra. Mr. Benz ett,s versatility was
exhibited even more tmphatically in
two groups of songs, the first of which
included Biz.t's delightful "Cbanson
d'Iyresse, " from La Joie File de
Perth, perfectly sung, two French
songs by NM. Guilhard and Henrion.
and Nine d Hardelot's "Tristesse'' I;
while the second consisted of Noel
Johnson's Goods Eternity" not a
particularly favorable example of this
composers style, a clever "Country-
mans Song" by Mr. N. Gatty, Mrs
Beach's remarkably expressive "My
star, " and Hays Lass o. Carlisle. "
To these was added, &C the end, Haw-
ley's lovely "Good Night" by way of
an encore.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
57TH ANNIVERSARY
OF the Marriage Of Mr..and Mrs S. II. Robinson
Celebrated Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs S. H. Robinson, who
are the.second longest married couple
residing in town, quietly celebrated
their 57thsanniversary Saturday. AL
though among the older residents of
the place, they are in good bodily
health. Mrs Robinson is somewhat
lame from rheumatism, otherwise both
are young looking people and bid fair
to discretionary more anniversaries.
Mr. Robinson, who was born in
Greenwich, N. Y, was 10 years of age
on December IA. He is direct des-
cendant on his mothers side of Will
liam Whipple, one Of the signers of
the Declaration of Independence. His
father started with a party to reinforce
Ethan Allen at the taking Of Fort Ii
conderoga, but did not arrive there
until after the capture.
Mrs Robinson, whose maiden name
was Adeline Phillips, was born in
Deerheld, Mass. Her ancestors served
through the Revolutionary war Her
father lived to be 90 years OF age.
The worthy couple were married in
Greenwich where they resided o few
year, then going to Hoosick, which
was their home until they removed
here about four years ago. He is
carpenter by occupation and now does
considerable work at his trade. Mrs
Robinson does a large part Of the
work around the house, Three chill
dren have been born TO them of whom
one, Melvin H., is now living. There
is one grandchild.
For sixty years both have been menu
bers of the Baptist church. He is
Republican in politics. Both com
mand the respect and the esteem of
large circle of friends, who wish them
many happy returns Of the marriage
anniversary.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
COURT ADJOURNS.
Business Finished Saturday Morn
ing and Term Ended.
Carbine Got Year In House OF Correction For
Larceny

In county court Wednesday Judge
Munson sentenced Matthew Carbine,
who pleaded guilty to breaking into
car on the Boston and Maine railroad
to serve not less than II nor more than
Is months in the House Of Correction
at Rutland. Sheriff Wilson took him
to that institution Saturday.
Announcement was made that the
case of f. D. Reyes & Co. VS. George
NJ. Remington & Co. had been con-
tinued.
Divorces we're granted to Cortland
Elwell from Jennie M. Elwell, cause,
adultery; Flora May Parker from Cal
vim Parker; Myrtle Guertin from
Frank Guertin, both for desertion and
refusal to support. The jury was dis
charged from further duty Wednesday
afternoon and received their pay.
There was an adjournment from
Wednesday evening until Friday. Up
on the re-assembling of the court, the
case Town OF Pownal VS. Arthur Mer-
chant was called, Merchant was for
several years collector of taxes and
the suit is the outcome of some dis
agreement over the amount collected.
The case was continued and Saturday
morning court adjourned.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
sIOO Rr,,nrd. 500.

STATE or ONO, CITY or TOLEDO, 90
LUCAS Comfy, '
FRANZ j, CHENEY makes oath that he IS the
senior partner Of the firm OF i. j, CHENEY y
Co., dong business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
aud every case Of CataTTh that cannot be Cured
by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK j. CHENgY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed IN my
presence this 9Th day of December, A.D 1886.
l A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC.
I ]
Halls Cstarrh cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood aud mucous surfaces
o. the system. Send for testimonials, free
+. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o
Sold by Druggists 75'
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01

MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SIl Up hasbeen used
by millions Of mothers for their children while
teethlng. II disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by sick child suffering and crying with
pain OF Cutting Teeth SEND at once and get bot
lie of i'Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for Chill.
dren Teethiug II will relieve the poor little suf
iefer Immediately. Depend upon 1t, mothers,
there Is no mistake about II. II cures Diarrhoeai
regulates the Stomach and Bowels, cures Wind
Cole, softens the Gums, reduces Inflammation,
nd gives tone and energy to the whole system
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for children
teething Is pleasant to the taste and 10 the pre-
scripton Of one OF the oldest and best female ply
sioians and nurses In the United States. Price
twenty-five cents bottle. Sold by all druggist
throughout the world Be sure and ask for" MRS
MINsIOM's SOoTHfN SO SYRIIP "
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
Sleigh Robes.

The time to buy Sleigh Robes is
when the prices are low. VIM H.
Frear & Co, Troy, N. Y, do not in
tend to carry over single robe and
so are Offering them at the following
prices: Gray japanese Wolf Robes,
plush lined, 1896 each. Black Jap
anese Wolf Robes, extra size (54x66)
inches at $3.50 Top-dyed Brown
Bear Robes, (54x66) inches, every pelt
guaranteed free from. dye, at $3.50.
Order by mail if not convenient for
you to visit Troy
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
POWNAL CENTER

Mrs Eunice Campbell is recovering.
A new organ has been placed in the
Union church.
Mrs Starbuck OF Bennington has.
been in town two weeks.
Owing to the illness of Rev NJ. V.
Brown, the Advent congregation held
no service Sunday morning.
The Christmas tree at the school
house was success and was a great
credit to the popular teacher, Miss
Adele Harris,
A New Years sermon will be given
at the Union church Sunday after
noon. tits expected that Miss cycles
hymer of Pittstown will be present and
sing,
Delevan Gardner, who recently
moved here from Williamstown, has
been sent to the House of Correction
at Rutland for 30 days. He assaulted
his wife.
The Sunday school year closed sun
day without any debt. The average
attendance has been over 40. c. II.
Meyers, the superintendent has
worked hard.
The Methodists will hold their an
nual donation January Sth. An oy-
ster supper will be served and enter
tainment furnished. 1t will be an old
fashioned donation
The Christmas tree given by the
Methodist Sunday school, Thursday
night was most enjoyable affair
The speaking and singing were excel
lent The pastor and family, as well
as every scholar were well remem-
bered.
Miss Kittie F. Gardner, one Of our
most popular young ladies, and Prof
Hilbert Watson Gilmore of Royal
ston, were married Christmas night by
Rev Robert H. Washburne OF the
Methodist church. Our congratula-
hons are extended.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
FInds way to Live Long.

The startling announcement Of a Discovery
that Will surely lengthen life Is made by edit
or 0. II. Downey Of Churubusco, Ind, II
wish to state,' he writes, THAT DR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption is the mos
infailible remedy that have ever known for
Coughs Colds and Grip, It's invaluable TO
people with weak lungs. Having this Won
derful remedy no one need dread Pneumonia
or Consumption. Its relief is instant and
cure certain" 0 =. Gibson guarantees ey-
cry SOC aud 81 90 bottle, aud gives trial bottle
free.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
Clubbing Rates.

The Tribune-Farmer, weekly, which
has jumped into prominence as one OF
the most popular and largely circulat-
ed farm papers in the county, is
dubbed with the Reformer at $3.50 per
year for both papers.
The Tri-Weekly World and Reform
.er one year Sl.65.
The Progressive Farmer, The Farm
and Fireside and the Reformer, three
papers one year, $3.50.
Address THE REFORMER,
Bennington, VT
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
LARGEST IN HISTORY.
Postoffice and Express COmpanys Christmas
Business.


The local postoffice officials state
that the business done at the Office dur
ing Christmas time was the largest in
its history. There was an increase in
the number of packages sent out and
received, in registered mail, in money
order business, and in ordinary pack
ages. Extra help was employed and
the carriers had load after load
The same story comes from the .ex-
press Office, where the employees la
bored early and late. The stalls at
both Offices are entitled to the thanks
of all for the speedy and cheerful way
in which they served their patrons.
They were otherwise remembered in a
number of cases.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
DR.. Emmons'

bnndreda of anxious women. There Is positive
" no other remedy known % medical science
that will so quickly and safely DO tne work.
ionsest and most obstinate irregularities rom
49,, eanae relieved Immediately. Success guar
snieed al any stage. No pain danger, or inter;
torrance with work Have relieved hundreds OF
cases where others have failed. TIE most Dim
cuIt csses snccessfully treated by mail and ben
cScisI resnlta ciaranteed in every instance. No
rial whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never sec. Write for further particu,
lars and free confidential advice. DO NOT put on
member this remedy Is absolutely safe under
feverv p6asible condition and positively leaves
no a{terill effect upon the health. Sent by mai,
eecurely sealed, $780, Money letters shonl o. DC
registered. DIR. j; w. EMMONS w. I'O liz
mont st.. Boston. Mass.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
DON'T
OVERLOOK this
A UareGsl Psrusal viii Prove It's Value to
Every bennington Reader.

TheaYerage man Is q doubter and there IS
little wonder that this Is 70. Msrepresenta
tons make people skeptics. Nowadays the
public asks for better evidence than the lesti-
mOny Of strangers. Here Is proof which
should convince every Bennington reader.
James Bassett, carriage maker, living at
203 Gage st, says 'If did not thoroughly
believe that DOan's Kidney Pills act as Eepre
sented " had not from actual experience
proved that 10 my case the remedy positively
did that for which used ii 1 could not be in
duced 10 publicly recommend the prepare
ton. Ny advice to anyone suffering from
backache or any of the many forms Of Kidney
complaint is to try DOan's Kidney Pill So
Sold for 80 cents pea box by all dealers.
FOster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y sole
Tlents for the Uni ed States.
Remember the name Doans and take no
destitute.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01

Is the value II A. Tisdalp, Summerton. S. c.,
places on De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. He
says: ~ bad the piles for 20 ears. / tried
many doctors aud medicines, but all failed
except DE Wits Witch H4zrl Silye- IL
cured me" II isa combination Of the hea'-
ing propertie- OF 5altch hazel with antiseptios
and em0llieuts; relieves and permanently
cures bind be ding itching ana protruding
piles, sores, cuts, bruises, erzama, salt rheum
and all skin diseases. b. A. Quinan.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
ANOTHER Anniversary.
Judge Williams and Wife Have Been Married
Fifty.Thrse Years.

Hon Cephas Williams, assistant
Judge of Bennington county, and Mrs
Williams are today quietly celebrat-
ing the SO anniversary of their mar
riage at their home in Peru, in which
town both of them were born. The day
is also the 74th birthday of Mr. VIII
liams. They have resided a large por-
ton OF the time in the same house.
Ten children have been born to them
OF whom eight are living, Mr. Will
liams has frequently been honored by
his towns people, and both are highly
respected in their native place. The
many friends Of both throughout the
county will join in wishing them
many happy returns Of the day.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
AMONG THE HUNTERS.
Records That viii Make Bennington County
Nimrods Jealous.

Henry Duprey Of Berlin has trapped
p foxes this season.
Harry Allen of Reading has cap
tured 80 foxes, 80 skunks, II 'coons, 2
minks and 2 muskrats this fall.
Asa Magoon of Orange has trapped
So foxes this year, He has also cap
tured several fisher cats in New Hamp-
shire just across the Connecticut river.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
For Sale.

The building lot on corner
Monument avenue and Elm
street in village Of Bennington
Center. This lot contains three
acres and is one of the most
slightly and beautiful in the
village. The water main and
sewer pass the property.
The property can be pur-
chased at very reasonable
figure.
Property sold, rents collected
and loans obtained on reason
able terms. Special attention
given to the collection of rents
and general care of real estate
for non-residents. If you de-
sire a loan on good real estate
security, call and see me.
Chas. N. Powers
Real Estate and Loan Agent.
Savings Bank Building, Bennington VI.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01

II you have been disappointed IN other
cough cures" don't cenSure Ramon's Eng.
lish Cough Syrup. Try II first, then you will
sing its praise. a few doses always relieves
while It's continued use effects comp etc
cure. Large bottles only Doc. q. Il. Gibson
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01

II you knew the sp'endid merit Of Foley's
Honey and Tar you would never be without
It A dose or two will prevent an attack Of
pneumonia or Ia grippe 1t may save your
life. Quinan's Pharmacy.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
Aeadache cured Free.

Call here and get free sample Of
HENRY'S Headache Powders. We re-
sund the money on a % cent box il not
satisfactory. B. A. Quinlan. 27tf
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
PnenmonIn andLa GrIppe.

Coughs cured quickly by Foey's Honey
macy,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-01-01
A SHIRT TALE

nj ANY a man obtains
III the only polish that
ever comes to him in a
urn e y through life
from his laundryman.
A white shirt hid es
many a griny skin and
q broad, snowy shirt
front laun de re d by
Wright properly hedqed
about with one OF Burt
Bros eight dollar suits
makes a seven dollar
clerk the peer for the
time being or the coal
baron's son. P%| y
Wright, The Lauldryman
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-13
MISSOURI=ONE OF THE BEST
ALL-AROUND STATES IN UNION
Others Have Had Their Day, But Missouri S
Boom Is Now On.

county is twenty-eight miles north and
south and thirty east and west. The pop
ulation is about 100000
Its Seat.
Nevada, the county seat is city Of over
II, 900 population, with electric street car
line electric lights. waterworks, two fine
parks, two large zinc and lead smelters.
three banks. two foundry and machine
shops, two brick yards, two colleges, one
business college. nine public schools. in
Guiding high school; two mills. nine cigar
and tobacco factories, one distirery, two
florists, one gas plant, two ice plants four
laundrieS four newspapers, two nurseries,
two buggy and carriage factories. one
planning mill. five book and job printers,
one soap factory, two telephone systems,
asylum No. for the insane, one of the
finest public buildings in the state. erected
at a cost of over half 4 million dollars.
=. Railway Lines.
The principal railroads in Vernon coun-
ty are the Kansas City Southern, Mis-
souri, Pacific and Missouri Kansas, &
Texas. and the Kansas City, Fort Scott
6, Memphis runs about three miles west
of the west side Of the county. All kinds
of grain, grass and fruit grow in abun-
dance. especially corn, wheat, oats, flax
sorghum. castor beans and timothy, clover
millet, bluegrass and alfalfa. -
Good Soil; Cheap Fuel.
The sub soil is unexcelled; the best OF
living water is abundant and usually OBJ
tanned at depth of twenty to thirty feet
The country has bood towns, schools ano
running streams. full Of all kinds of fish
The country has good towns. shcools anc
churches and is settled by a prosperous
class of citizens; crop failures are un.
known. Vernon county is near the great
coal, oil and natural gas belt of southwes
Missouri and southeast Kansas. Coal is
plentiful and cheap and natural gas anc
oil-bearing rock have been frequently
found in digging wells. Coal is worth S.
to $3.50 ton, wood 25c a load to $3.50
cord.
The climate is the best in the United
States. The region does not have the eX
treme heat or cold of the north. nor th'
unhealthy heat and dampness Of the south
having just enough winter to kill th
germs and make the soil productive.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-13
FIRM.
stilwell, Grow & Company of Le-
banon in the Famous South
west Missouri Country.
Fortunes Made in Apples Alone-A
Fine Cereal and Stock Rails
- ing Region.

One who would live where the winters
are uniformly mild and the summers are
long and pleasant, where the interests
are so many and varied that all callings
and tastes can find something to do which
is agreeable and profitable, should go to
Missouri. Missourians pride themselves
that they have the only state in the
union around which high wall could be
built and yet maintain itself independent
of all others. 1t Is premier corn state
and not so far behind Minnesota in the
cultivation Of wheat as might be sup
posed. It raises stock of all kinds and
has the best Of markets. 1t is rich in
minerals, pasturage and timber.
Its apple orchards have made it cele-
brated all over the continent. Many
parts of the big state are especially
adapted to horticulture and about all
the temperate zone fruits. can be grown
with the greatest success. Land is cheap
and the new settler. can get foothold
at little expense and in a few years can
have steady income and be assured Of
a competency. No other state is so at
tractive to-day as Missouri, considering
the mildness Of the climate, the fertility
of the soil, the cheapness of fuel and of
the supplies and necessaries which the
farmer has to buy. Schools are good and
churches of all denominations are well
supported. ii. 80 -. 81. .@"* r
A Progressive Company.
Homeseekers and investors should cor
respond with Stilwell, Crow & Company
of Lebanon, the county seat Of Laclede
county, who have improved farms and
| timber and fruit lands for sale or trade.
Mr.. Stilwell, the senior Of the firm, was