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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
FUNDS MISSING.
Shortage of Several Hundred Dollars In Frank
E. Lewis Accounts.

Z, Lewis Accounts.
John H. Belden. Jr., of Danny has
been employed for year past as clerk
in the grocery store of Frank E. Lewis
of Pownal About two weeks ago Mr.
Belden suddenly left town for the pur-
pose of accepting better position.
Last week Mr. Lewis swnre outa war
rant before Justice D. A. Thomas for
the arrest of Belden on the charge of
larceny. Mr. Lewis has been eXamin-
ing his books since the departure of
his former clerk and found a shortage
in his accounts amounting to several
hundred dollars,
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Norwood pro-
ceeded to Dandy, and placing Belden
under arrest, brought him to Pownal.
Reaching Pownal, Mr. Norwood al
lowed Belden to go to Christophers
hotel TO dinner while he went to his
home on the outskirts of the town for
dinner. After dinner the officer called
for his prisoner and found that he had
unceremoniously left for Massachu-
sets. Procuring a rig, Mr. Norwood
proceeded to Williamstown and found
his prisoner walking the street. He
was unwilling to return to Vermont
but stated that he would be on hand
at the hearing before Justice Thomas.
The arrest of young Belden caused
a great sensation in Pownal where he
was highly regarded and his friend
ship was valued by all. Especially
is sympathy felt for his young wife
who is bride of few months and is
held in the greatest esteem.
After his marriage he brought his
bride to newly furnished home on
Riverside drive. Mr. Belden was also
prominent in church and fraternal cir
cles. 1t is not believed that Mr. Bel
den speculated with his employers S
money but used it too! freely at hotels
and pool rooms for the benefit of his
friends.
At the hearing before Justice Thorn
as held Friday morning, Belden was
present and pleaded not guilty to the
charges againsthim. Justice Thomas,
however, held him for the grand jury,
and bail was furnished by his father.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
DEPOSITS INCREASE.
Assets Of Bennington County Savings $40, 900
More Than a Year Ago.

Assets OF Bennington County Savings SIOOOO
More Than Year Ago.
II. S. Platt State Inspector ofF'iuaace
has just issued his report for the year
ending June 30 last. AT that time the
assets OF the Bennington County Saw
ings Bank we're 1868, 1928. OF this
amount 1920, 655.74 was due TO the 3, ,l46
depositors entered on its books.
The number of depositors residing
in the state was 1888 who had 1856
1850 to their credit. The 1853 non
resident depositors had S63, 93S.S4.
There were twelve depositors who each
had over 81, 900, and 81 who had each
over 81 800 to their credit. The total
amount disbursed for dividends dur
ing the year was S29, ,41S. 20. The to-
tai expenses of the institution for the
year were $40, ,33S.47.
The total assets of the bank June 30,
1902 were 1896, ,564.65, showing that the
bank has made the handsome gain of
over $40, 900 in assets in IL months.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
|. E. WILCOX DEAD.
Well Known Young Man From HOOsiek Falls
Dies in Bennington

Well Known Young Man From hOOsiek Fall,
Dies in Bennington.
Louis E, Wilcox of Hoosick Falls,
died suddenly at the residence Of his
uncle, DR. S. r. Wilcox on Main street
Friday afternoon. He had come over
on a trolley car for visit. Soon af-
ter leaving the car he was seized with
a violent hemorrhage and nothing
could stop 1t and in a short time was
dead. He had two like attacks the
week before he died but they did not
cause any immediate alarm.
Mr. Wilcox was 30 years OF age, was
born in Cambridge, but soon after his
parents removed to Hoosick Falls
which has since been his home. He
graduated from the Hoosick Falls high
school in 1888 and soon after entered
the employ of the Walter A. Wood
company. For number of years he
had represented it in foreign lands,
the last three years having been spent
in France.
he is survived by a wife, formerly
Miss Susie Adams of Manchester, and
one daughter, besides his parents and
one brother.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
Clarence Chandler Arrested-Ac-
cused of Serious Crime.
REPUTATION WAS GOOD
Had Been Absolutely Trusted By Harry vii.
Ioughby With Management Of Thomp.
son Meat Market.

Clarence Chandler, young man
who for a number of years has been
considered one of the most irreproach-
able young business men Of the place,
was arrested late Tuesday evening by
Sheriff Wilson upon a warrant in
which he was charged with embezzle-
ment of funds from the meat market
owned by Harry Willoughby.
Up TO about three months ago the
market was owned by c. c. Thompson
and Chandler held the same position
that he did with Mr. Willoughby, that
of manager. Mr. Thompson always
did good business but did not find
the business profitable and finally
sold to Willoughby.
At the end of the first month after he
took the place Mr. Willoughby ran be-
hind about 5000 The next month there
was a deficiency, though business was
good, and he finally thought it best to
investigate
The services of Sheriff Wilson were
called into requisition and he took
hold of the case. One of the first
things he did was to prepare place
where, unbeknown to Chandler, he
could see him every time that he went
to the cash drawer, or to the cash
book.
Several other reputable men were
engaged in the watch and all we're sat
ished that a good percentage of the
cash received for sales went into
Chandler's pocket instead of where it
ought to have gone, when he was
alone in the market.
Parties we're sent there TO purchase
meat and record Of the amount paid,
and time of purchase made. No
mention Of the sales was made on the
cash book, and those who were watch
ing say that the money received did
not go into the drawer.
When arrested Chandler declared
that he was not guilty Of any crime,
that If Mr.. Willoughby had any claim
against him he would settle, and that
there was no reason why he should be
taken into custody. He said that he
had sometimes made change from his
own pockets and afterward had made
it good from the money drawer. No
further attempt at a settlement has
been made.
Chandler furnished bail in the sum
of 81, for his appearance, George
II. Chandler and John H. CraDston
becoming his bondsmen He has a
wife and one child, who have the
sympathy of the community. Chand-
Ter has borne good reputation and
has been implicitly trusted by his
employers and it is hoped that he
may clear himself. The news of his
trouble and arrest created sensa-
tion.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
INTERESTING SUIT.

Brought By DR. NJ. B. tiOushtOn to Recover a
BOOk Account.
Quite an interesting law suit came
before Justice Ernest Barber Friday
afternoon and evening, it being
brought by DR. NJ. B. Houghton to re-
cover book account from Henry AL
lard. The defendant called for jury
trial and the following persons were
drawn:-Col A. M. Downs, james
Wood, E. E. Rawson, E. J. Winslow,
George Heath and George Dewey.
Mr. Rawson declined to appear and
George Schwab was drawn in his
place. Mr. Rawson was summoned be-
fore the justice and fined 50 for con-
tempt of court, which he paid. The
jury gave verdict of IS in favor of
the plaintiff, DR. Houghton.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
ARMSTRONG; REMINGTON.
Two Well Known Young Bennington People
Married

Married.
The marriage of Miss Carrie Maude
Remington to Harry Girard Arm
strong took place at her home on JEFF
fersen avenue last evening, about 90
invited guests were present. Rev
Philip Schuyler officiated. Mrs Bene-
dict Niles of White Greek presided at
the organ.
The bride was attended by her sister
Charlotte Louise, the best man being
Harry Sipperly of Hoosick. The
house was trimmed with flowers and
bitter sweet. There we're many hand
some presents. Following the cere-
mony was a reception and refresh
ments.
After brief wedding trip Mr. and
Mrs Armstrong will reside at Ben
nington Falls.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
EAST DORSET

James Ryan has left for the Denley
qusrries, All of our young men are
moving to more enterprising towns.
The marble mills here will not open
on account of the waste water flooding
a local farmers corn plot.
The electrSc fixtures have arrived
here for the Freedley mill and they ex
pect to be able to use electric lights
for the night work in week or so.
Messrs Hoyce and Clark have this
week shipped two car loads Of brush
backs to Troy Manufacturing com
pany. Now il we could ship marble
out of here it would help the trades
people and make it like old times in
East Dorset.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
MISS GRACE GEORGE.
One Of the Attractions Booked For the Opera
House This Fall.

Among the important attractions an
nounced for this city in the near future
is Grace George, who has just com
pleted a five months run at the Herald
Square and Madison Square theatres
in New York and who will bring here
her greatest success, "Pretty Peggy. 4"
Miss Georges arrangements permit
of her playing only six one night
stands this season, her time being div
ided between Boston, where she goes
the week following her local appear
ance, Philadelphia, Chicago and Lon
don, where she opens on April IA, at
Wyndam's new theatre.
Miss George is supported by a dis
tinguished company OF 200 people,
among whom is Robert Lorraine, the
we'll known English actor in William
A. Brady's production of the piece, is
the most lavish he ever sent on the
road. The Herald of March "a, said
Of it, Nothing so artistic and beauti-
ful has been seen here since the Agus-
tin DAILY days"
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
The salve That Heals.

without leaving scar is DeWitt's.
The name Witch Hazel is applied to
many salves, but DeWitt's Witch Ha.
eel Salve is the only witch hazel salve
made that contains pure unadulterated
witch hazel. If any other witch hazel
sah is offered you it is counterfeit
E. @. Dewitt invented witch hazel
salye and Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is the best salye in the world for cuts,
burns, bruises, tetter or blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruuing piles.
Sold by b. A. Quinlan.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
MRS. BARTLETT DEAD.
Former POwnsI Woman Dies at Her Home in
North Bennington.

lVtuiSt TVNHa WSHHeN aSs~@ - ttS' 'o'hS ~
North Bennington.
Mrs. Julia Rood Bartlett, daughter
OF Eliza Rood and wife of Oliver
Bartlett, died at her home in North
Remington Friday morning at the
age of "a years.
The death was sudden she being i'll
only about ten hours. The physician
arrived in about an hour after she
was taken i'll, but could not save her
life.
She is survived by her husband,
mother, two sisters, two brothers and
six children, three boys and three
girls. The deceased and family came
here from Pownal last April. She
was a kind and loving mother and
will be missed by all who knew her.
Prayer was held at the house Sun
day morning and the remains we're
taken to Pownal for burial.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22

Here is a simple problem for some
ofour high school scholars: "Mary is
twenty-four years old, Mary is twice
as old as Ann was when Mary was as
old as Ann is now, How old is Amp
Simple isn't it?
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
STEHMAN KREIDER.

StcFttlFy q 7. N. {. 4. MRFTits PennSyIYanIl
Young Lady.
John d. Stehman, secretary of the
Y. M. c. A. was married Wednesday
afternoon, October q, to Miss Mary
E. Kreider of Ansville, Pa.
After trip to Washington, d. c.,
Mr. and Mrs Stehman will return here
and will be at home after November 3,
in the new Habberly house on Elm
street.
Mr. Stehman, since coming to Ben
nington has made many friends, and
the best wishes of all are extended to
him.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
FIRE AT READSBORO.

Bakery Destroyed at an early Hour This Morn.
ing.
The Readsboro fire department was
called out this morning by a fire in the
bakery owned by g. Ghieschi, The
building was destroyed, only a trunk
being saved.
The bakery was down stairs and Mr.
Ghieschi lived up stairs, He had just
remodeled and improved the properly
The loss Is sl200, insured In the u a.
Spencer agency.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts,
sprains' stings. Instant relief DR.
Thomas Electric Oil. At aoy drug
store,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-22
ORGAN RECITAL.
To be Given at St. Peters Church by Alfred
Palmer F. C. Sc.

At ST. Peters church Sunday after
noon at o'clock after shortened even
ing prayer, Alfred Palmer, F. S. Sc,
England, the rev organist of St.
Marks church, Hoosick Falls, N. Y,
will give an organ recital. All are
welcome. He will render the follow
ing selections:
l. overture TO Occasional HANDAL.
IL Variations on Hymn Tunes. SPOKS,
III. Chorus OF Angels. CLARKE.
", Grand Finale, LFNAl)Ns,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24
MOST lNSIDI0US
ENEMY OF LABOR
The United States Senate Ar.
raigned Before the Fede-
ra1l ~.
fBY Associated Press.)

BOSTON. Nov. 23.-After sessions
which continued thirteen days. the TWEEN
ty-third annual convention Of the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor has adjourned
sine die. Tonight. in bidding goodbye good
to his w-delegates. President Com Com
pers said: ~.
"This convention unauestionabiy mas
been one OF the most memorable ana
most significant In the history OF inc
whole labor movement tii
What was regarded as one OF the most
man, orable incidents OF tho convention
developed lust before Its close. It was
furnished by Delegate Andrew Furuscth,
OF San FrancIsco, who, III defending the
Legislative Committee OF the Federation.
crraigned the United States Senate ana
declared that At contained tho most IN
sidlous enemies of labor.-
Igtell YOU" he said. n'nnd want TO
leave these words with you, that there
Is In tho Senate a party without,a name.
That deliberately and with malice afore-s
thought. step by step. IL taking from
the working people everymrlght the men
have, and that is creating condltlons
which will make your legislation IN
other directions of no use.'
Mr.. Furusetl told the convention that
Senators Plat, OF Connecticut; Lodge.
OF Massachusetts: Hanna, Of Ohio: ana
Morgan, of Alabama, should be watched
with Grontest care.
"a few moro a could name. but u
do not mention them VIII SCI along
better,H were his words.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24
WANT TO HOLD ON
FOR JOHANNESBURG
Leaders Of the House Not Dis
posed to Agree to Adjourn
nent Of Congress.
(By Associated Press.)

Y "
WASHINGTON Nov, 23-While no
proposition has been transmitted to the
House Of Representatives from the SEN
ate looking to an early adjournment or
the extra session Of Congress. this mat
tor was the subject OF several confer
encas between leaders of the House and
Speaker Cannon.
There was but ono sentiment expressed,
and that was that adjournment ought
not to be taken until the Cuban measure
was finally disposed Of, or tho extra
session lapsed into the regular session.
With this view Of tho case, the tentative
programme of the House will BIO to ad-
journ for three days at time. It Is
we'll known that there Is not quorum
of the House at present In Washington.
and should the point of mo quorum"
be raised at any session of the House
adjournment can only bo made single
day. under the rules.
Should the Senate transmit to the
House a resolution for adjournment of
the special session. the present DISPOSE
ton or that body will be to Ignore the
resolution on the ground that there Is
not n quorum present to consider IT, =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24

and show clcarIy that All artists hand
hAs been at work. ..5f
4 rho members OF tho McGll Catholic
Union attended tn body and made a
fine Impression.
Considerable interest is being mani.
tested In the various contests, and the
friends Of tho contestants nre working
emerge tlcally for their favorito candidates.
Among the principal contests lis one for
tho handsome rubbcr-t tired rllnabout. q
vehicle that has been greatly admired and
that Will prove very servlceable to the
lucky winner.
y It Is difficult to ascertain with any
degree OF certainty the standing or the
two Sides captained SO admirably by
Messrs. George Bernier and Joseph IL.
Middendorr.
"A Several live turkeys were rallied or by
the Sodalty table last night. and the
lucky winners urc congratulating them
turkey and cranberry sauce.
q For all those who we're not successful
in landing one OF the favorte birds, spe-
cial arrangements are being made by ST.
Anne's Society for tho grand dinner
which Will be a special feature Of Thanks
giving Day. I5
The orange tree, which is Under the
direction Of tho ladies In charge OF the
Sunday -schcol table, has proved 81 very
decided success, and will DO continued
until the close of tho bazaar
Il A beautiful lamp. which was offered as
the coupon prize. was won by Mr.. Will
liam Nolte.
The handsome point lace handkerchief
donated by the BcnedictIne Sisters was
voted to Rev. Father Anthony. III
st. N1ary's Beneficial and Social Union.
the banner organization Of st. Alary's
Church, will attend tonight In Il body,
and 1t Is safe to predict that It will be
one OF the record nights Of this enter
atainment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24
PETERSBURG FIRE.
Wood Supply Company Burns,
ard Alec Several Cars,
;nec,al to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
PETERSBURG, VA. Nov. 2S.-The
plant OF the Petersburg Wood Supply
Company hero burned tonight by fire
which was discovered Just before mid
night The fire was we'll under way
when discovered, and for, some reason
the firemen had trouble in getting water
quickly, though they were promptly on
the ground
The destroyed plant was located q short
distance below the union depot, on the
bank Of the Appomattox River. and was
engaged principally In the manufacture
OF barrel heads. The building was franc
and not OF much value, but large
amount OF valuable machinery had recent
ly been Installed The enterprise was
established about two years ago and
was very successful. The loss is esti-
mated at $1,000. partially insured. Tween
ty-three hands were employed. w. a.
Bond is president Of the company. Will
liam Cuthbert, vicc-president, and Albert
Friend, secretary and treasurer
The company will rebuild at once,
Other losses by the same fire was q
considerable quantity Of lumber, Penn
sylvanin Railroad car. loaded with bar
rel heads and two flat cars loaded with
railroad ties belonging Homer Atkin-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24
PRESIDENTS TURKEY
WILL BEAW H0PPER.
Thanksgiving Dinner With a
Splendid New Set Of
China.
The Times-Dlspatch Bureau,

Colorado Bldg, 14th ana G Sts N. w.
Washington. D. c.. Nov. %.
The turkey which President Roosevelt
and family will discuss on Thanksgiving
Day will not DO among the many tho
President will purchase. Mr.. Pinkney,
the steward, said to-day that he had been
notified that the President would be
sent a turkey from Rhode Island BY Mr..
Horace Vose, OF that State, and that 1t
would be tho finest gobber that would
grace any table in the Union next Thurs
day.
For thirty years ana more. ever since
the last administration OF President
Grant Mr.. Vose has been furnishing the
turkey for Thanksgiving dinner at the
White House, and has become so proud
OF the prerogative that 1t Is said that
ha has succeeded In breeding strain
that, in size at least, surpasses anything
known elsewhere In tho turkey kingdom,
( But Mr.. Roosevelt will buy larger
number Of turkeys than Vera over
bought for Thanksgiving by any OF his
predecessors. 1t Is a rule at the White
shall be given a turkey on Thanksgiving,
and as there are now far moro than ever
before the number required to 80 round
Will be much greater
For tho first time at a Thanksgiving
dinner the service will be ono complete
china set. Heretofore the china has been
narts OF three sets. But this year there
viii be used magnificent china dinner
sat. consisting of 1900 pieces. =
The solo decoration Of the set is the
coat-or-arms on each piece a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24
ATTEMPTED RUNAWAYS.
Man and Small Girl Start for
Washington to Wed.

Detective Gibson and officers hIcAfahon
and Pillow, OF the Third District, arrested
Junlus IIaskins, a man aged thirty-four
years, at Elba Station last night about
$50 o'clock. He was charged with ali
Quoting thirteen-yoar-old girl named
Lucille Austin. who, he said. agreed to
60 to washington and marry him.
Tho girl was mere tot IN size rs well
as an infant in the laws eyes, and she
was taken from the man and sent to her
home in Fulton. @
1t appeared to be a runaway affair.
but owing to the tender years Of the
officers thought best to Illustrate the plan.
The girl very willingly accompanied the
officers to her home 5i2es
Haskins will tell his side Of II in the
Police Court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24
United States Court.

In the Federal Circuit Court Of Appeal 8
yesterday two cases were argued and
submitted, Judges Golf. Simont6n ana
Mcdowell sitting. ~,
The first case was that OF the commits
sioners of Nvlcomico county, Md. vs. vs.:
Samuel Bancroft appellee. from the
Maryland Circuit Court The case in
5volved the right Of the county to levy
taxes upon certain railway property
claimed to be exempt. It was argued by
James 2. Ellegood for the appellant and
by Nicholas p. Bond for the appellee, and
The other case was the reargument Of
Gastonia Cotton Manufacturing Company
VS.. W. L. Wise, from tho Circuit Court
at Charlotte. This case was argued tirse
in November, 1902 Burwell. Walker and
Cansler and Charles Price argued the
case for the plaintiff In error, and Murray
F. smith. of Mississippi, and Jones & TIL
lett. Of Charlotte. for the defendant In
error. =.
George o! Robinson vs.. Suburban Brick
call for to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24
BASS THE MAN.
Made the Great Run for Virginia
in the Norfolk Game.

Tho Tlmes-D Dispatch. In common with
the Norfolk papers and all others rep
resented at the Virglnia-Carlisle game at
Norfolk Saturday, erred inadvertently in
describing the fifty five yard run by Yir-
Sginia to Pollard. The plucky little quar-
ter back had glory enough without this
lnd 1t Is but Justice, cheerfully accorded.
to say that Bass. Vtrginia's sturdy little
half back, Is entitled TO the credit TO this
the greatest run or the game. From the
press stand sixty yards across to where
tho runner was thrown 1t was Impossible
to recognize the player with the ball,
and all the reporters erred In attributing
the run to Pollard. who had made many
dashing gains. Hats are off to Bass for
his brilliant work and the star play OF a
game that was regular sclntillating con-
stellation.