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The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Positive Order.

"Ill bet" said Galley. scornfully, that you didn't do the proposing dol lars to doughnuts your wife asked you to marry her"
 70! No; you're wrong" replied Hen- peck.
 "Oh. Come off,
 No. She didn't ask me to marry her. She told me o."-Philadelphia Press
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Similar. Hut Different,

Professor" asked the inquisitive stu dent, "are the three clements, fire, wa ter and air, political elements?'
 No" replied the professor. but the political clements are somewhat simi- lar. -
 What are they?" queried the student
 "Firewater and wind" replied the man of wisdom, winking his other eye Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Not Much Difference.

The candidate will soon come forth
 And shake you by the hand. And show you what great plans he has To benefit the land And when he gets the place he seeks,
 You'N note with mild dismay The world he promised to reform
 Piods on. the same old way. Was shington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

Hon. David Meekson well political
  9nder Of the Meeson Bank Napoleon Ohio He elected O thu
  man caa with it's insdious approach his
  personal last Peruna the dictated letter Dr. Hartman $ her I greatly
  Inse of
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Not So Much of q Change.

Canada, wishing to give Chinaman whom 1t exported to the United States a change of climate, put him in a refrig- orator car. The comparative mildness of the latter atmosphere, remarks the Louisville Herald, proved fatal to the celestial.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

Customer (bringing back parrot to a bird dealer)-What did you mean by telling me that this bird could talk? He hasn't said word since I bought him.
 Dealer-You probably haven't been quiet long enough to give him a chance .-Meggendorfer Blaetter.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
One Description of It.

What" asked the teacher. do you understand by the strenuous life?' Does it convey any meaning to your" Sure, replied the bad boy.
 "What?"
 Why, what happens in the woodshed when pa gets home after you've been naughty was the prompt reply-Bos- ton Budget
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
DOcsn't Rub It Tn.

Jackson-It's pleasure to play bil- lizards with Parker.
 Johnston-Hm! You can beat him, eh?
 Jackson-No; he beats me about four games out of five.
 Johnston-Then where does the pleas ure come in?
 Jackson-Why, he never remarks that when he was younger he could play a good game.-Brooklyn Life
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Another Warning.

T have just been reading the &C., count of railway wreck in which ev- cry occupant of the smoking carriage was more or less injured, while the rest of the passengers in the train escaped without harm,' said old Hodge.
 There, Ezra" cried Mrs. Hodge, tri- there is another warning against the use of tobacco. Tit Bits.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Oh. How Smart.

Bill-A man downtown took his alarm clock and set it on the railroad tracks. Jill-Well. what of it?
 Why, even that didn't disturb the sleepers. '-Yonkers Statesman.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Now She Rules the Roost.

He married his typewriter; made quite a
 stir,
 And now he's her darling Jim" For fully five years he dictated to her, But now she's dictating to him. -Gonkers Statesman
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Not UntiI Asked.

She-A girl seldom marries her first love.
 He-That's so. The custom of the day requires that she shall wait for her first Hover. ."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

Mrs. A. Snedeker, Gainesville, Ga, writes:
 "I saw that your catarrh remedy, Peruna, was doing others so much good,
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

Mrs. Newlyblessed-Don't you think baby is the perfect picture of his fatA- CT?
 Her brother (critically)-Yes he IS the very comic valentine of him!- Brooklyn Eagle
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT
Report Of Business Done at the Adjourned
Meeting.

The adjourned annual meeting of
the Village Improvement society was
held at the home of the treasurer, Mrs
Abbot Saturday, May 18th.
The old board of officers was re-
elected and messages of sympathy
were sent to the president, Mrs Valen-
tine in her long illness.
Plans for the year we're discussed
and it was decided to have several
meetings during the summer and to
interest if possible many of the women
OF the town in the aims of the society.
The society would suggest that all
householders take especial pains to
beautify and keep in order their own
grounds.
The attention of the merchants is
also called to the fact that the sweep
ings from stores and sidewalks should
be burned rather than deposited in
the gutter, thus rendering Jour streets
unsightly and insanitary. The next
meeting will be held early in July.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
REEVES
A1ERICAN
Don't Fail To Hear The Famous
Band.

The people of Bennington are to
have on Tuesday evening, June q, an
opportunity of hearing in Reeves.
American hand the finest musical treat
that has ever been offered in this
town. In connection with this subject
it may be well to say a few words on
the subject Of bands in general.
There are two extremes in the band
family, one vastly different type
from the other, AS an instance of the
first type we may site the ordinary, So
called circus band, made up of few
blaring brass instruments assisted
by cymbals and drums, manipulated
by brawny muscles. Its noisy discor-
dant performances remind one of that
''concourse of sweet sounds" loved by
all because they are so different.
Harmony and beauty of tone are utter
ly lacking.
On the other hand there is a rare
combination of the pure voiced, ordin-
airy mellow brass, interviewer so close
ly and perfectly with wood-wind in
struments and the softer brass that the
hearer can scarcely distinguish its
work from that of complete orches-
ira, indeed il it were not for the eye
sight, noting the absence of stringed
instruments, it might almost be said
that no difference at all could be not
ed.
Reeves American band is an organ
ization OF the latter sort, playing with
perfection, such widely different COM
positions as the popular up-to date
march and Rossini's difficult overture
to William Tell, In addition this
band has with it a skilled orchestra,
so that nothing is lacking in its COM
position for faultless musical COM
pleteness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
WILDCATS
AND BEARS
Two Young Men Turn Over New
Leaf.

Two young men residing not over
one hundred miles from the center of
"Crotown" who went out trout fishing
Sunday had quite scare as they were
coming out of the woods. In fact one
of them had.hardly recovered from his
fright as he told the story to the
Banner representative, his teeth
chattering together as if he had the
argue.
1t was nearly dark and they were
tramping hastily along a path when
suddenly they were startled by the
presence of monster bear in the path
about 20 feet ahead Of them. The bear,
which was travelling in the same direct
ion as the young men, looked around
and showed his teeth, and then moved
on. The fishermen discovered a diff
ferent route which would lead to their
destination and made great time out
of the woods.
On their way they saw big wildcat,
and this served to accelerate their
speed. The way they broke brush and
jumped brooks till they reached open
country was calculated to keep at a
distance any other animals that might
have been in the region, and the trip
was safely ended.
In spite OF their haste the 20 ng men
had time to reflect on the sinfulness OF
Sunday fishing while making for safe
ty, and they aver that if they ever in
dulge in it again in that part of the
country they will get out of the woods
before dusk.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
MCGRATH
MURDER
Hearing in the Case at Bur-
lington Yesterday.
ACCUSED MAN IS HELD
Considerable Evidence against
Williams and He Will Be Tried
for the Crime.
ACCUSED MAN IS HELD

Burlington, June 15.- Benjamin
Williams, the soldier who is held on
the charge of having murdered Po-
liceman James p. McGrath, was in
City court before Judge Hawkins this
morning for a preliminary hearing.
Williams was shackled and accom-
panied by three policemen on his way
from the jail to the court room.
BE was very calm and talked with
his attorneys, V. A. Bullard and H.
b. Shaw in an unconcerned manner.
The attorneys for the state are States
Attorney Eeary and r, f. Brown.
Attorney Bullard announced that
the preliminary hearing had been
continued a number of times in order
that his side of the case might be pre-
pared, He said that the respondent
was poor and unable to furnish a
stenographer for the preliminary hear
ing and that it had been decided to
have him waive examination and be
held for the September term of County
court
Upon this announcement Judge
Hawkins held Williams without bail
and he was taken back to the Jail, Ap-
plication will be made at once by
Sheriff Horton to have Williams re-
moved to Windsor for safe keeping
until the September term of court.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
GOVERNORS GRAPERY
Notable Improvement to Gen McCuIloush's
Place at North Village.

The hothousegrapery which Go yern-
or Mccullough has been building for
some time is almost completed and is
a model of its kind. On the north
side is a high brick wall made OF
25,0OO bricks. The [sides, roof Rnd
front consist of substantial iron
frame for glass.
Every pane of glass can be opened
by simply turning crank, The
house is about twenty feet high, fifteen
feet wide and about fifty feet long.
Great pains were taken in fertilizing
the ground in which the vines will be
planted, The mulch, which consist OF
alternate layers of earth manure and
gro und bone is over four feet deep,
California grapes will be raised and
these will be exclusively for the Gov.
ernor's tables. The cost of the house
will be nearly $4,000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
GERMAN
EVENING
Another Success Scored by
the High School.
PUPILS OF MRS. SEARS
Two Short Dramas and Other
Features in German Given
Last Evening.
PUPILS OF MRS. SEARS

A German Evening arranged by Mrs.
Harriet Sears, was given in the School
Hall, Wednesday evening by pupils of
the school. The program consisted
entirely of German selections, the
most of those who appeared being stu
dents of German from the High school.
The entertainment began with the
singing of Memberships "Abscied
Won Wald', Farewell to the Forest) by
quartette, Georgiana Austin, Bessie
Hudson, II arlington Sears and Hubert
Daley
A clever recitation, der Spatz and
die Spatzer," was given by Julia
Loomis.
The "Wiegansang," go to Sleep
my dear little Child. ;" by little Eleanor
Sibley, singing to her doll, was especi-
ally pleasing.
Hilda Pratt recited the dramatic
"Erlkonig" with effect.
A solo, "Verwelkt," by Miss Hud-
son, was received with great applause.
A comedy, played by Eunice Lyons,
Katherine Craven, Louis Puffer, Wal
ter Hayes and Harold Sweet and enti-
tied, "Eigensinn, (Obistinacy) was
the last the program offered. A butler
and maid-servant quarrel over
phrase, which the maid refuses to say,
"Thank God, the table is set" The
quarrel which involves first the serv-
ants, master and mistress and then the
parents of the mistress is finally patch
ed up. To the stage business, the cos
toming and the pronunciation in this
comedy may be attributed its excell-
ence.
"Was ist der Deutscher Vaterland,"
sung by the QUARTET was we'll received,
Hazel Mcleod recited the soulful
"Spinnlied" from Faust" wherein
Maurgerite laments her lonliness. This
was very good.
The folk song, "Die Lorelei, was
sung by Miss Austin with the Franz
List music.
"The Homage of the Arts" a
masque by Frederic Schiller, was pre-
sented with seventeen characters. This,
although very pleasing and of much
greater worth, did not strike so .respon-
sive chord as did the little comedy
OF the table.
The entertainment ended with the
singing of the "Die Wacht am Rhein, "
to the music of the Toreador song from
Carmen.
The many German people present
appeared delighted.
The observation-disclosures great cred
it on the German course in the High
School, and on Mrs. Sears, the teacher
in that department
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
To Be Held in Apollo Hall Tuesday Evening
June q.

The Republican voters of the Town
of Bennington are hereby warned to
meet in caucus at Apollo Hall in Ben
nington on Tuesday June, 2lst 1904,
at 7.3O p. m, to transactthe following
business:-
lst, To elect eleven delegates and
eleven alternates to attend the Repub-
lican State Convention to be held at
Montpelier June 80 1904.
2nd. To elect eleven delegates and
eleven alternates to attend the First
Republican District Convention to be
held at Rutland June 18th 1904.
Bird, To elect a Republican Town
Committee.
4th. 70 transact any other business
found proper when meet.
H. 7. Cushman,
w. Fl. Berry,
G. NJ. Graves,
Republican Toon Committee.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
GREAT FEAR
IN POWNAL
Report that One of the White
Caps Has Confessed.

Pownal, June l7.-This village is all
excitement over the report which is
credited, that member of the "White
cap" gang, who was summoned bef IRE
the grand jury at Manchester, Vt,
Monday with several other citizens of
the town, who we're believed to have
some evidence of value concerning the
recent outrages committed in that town
by "White caps, T." has turned states
evidence.
Other members of the association
are reported to be greatly agitated over
the possibility that their companion
has broken faith with them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.
Great American Play to Be Here Saturday,
June lS.

Great American Play to Be Here Saturday,
June l8.
OF all the great American p lays,
the old historical drama of Uncle
Toms Cabin" has the strongest hold
on the people. The great Stetson pro-
duction is beyond question, one of the
best plays ever given of this great and
masterful story, hence the warm place
it retains in the hearts of the people of
every cline. The great American
classic, will give to our theatre goers
one of the most historical entertain
ment ever witnessed at Bennington on
Saturday June 18th on Hunt st lot
when Manager Leon w. Washburn
and his great Company play at that
popular house. Watch for the big
street parade at noon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
THOMPSON-DOULIN.
Pretty Church Wedding at Arlington Wednesday
Noon.

NbOUs
St. Columban's church Arlington,
was the scene of a very pretty wedding
Wednesday when Alice, the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ.
Thompson, was married to Frederick
Fl. Doulin of Saratoga, N. Y. The
ceremony was performed at noon by
Rev. Father Dwyer, the pastor of the
church.
Miss Margaret Thompson was brides
maid and the groom was attended by
his brother, Paul j. Doulin of Schen-
ectady, Prof. E. p. Tracy of Ballston
played Mendelssohn's wedding march.
A wedding luncheon followed at the
house of the bride. Among the guests
present was Miss Mary Thompson of
this village.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
DAUGHTERS OF I SI2.
National Society Becoming Foremost Patriotic
fnriptu

SoCiety.
The steadily spreading National
Society of the United States Daughters
of 1872 promises to stand as foremost
patriotic Society of American Women,
and though'the youngest of the patri-
otic organizations, it is as important
in it's aims and accomplishments as
any of its older sisters.
The foundation was laid in 1892, but
not until 1901 did it become National
Society. At this time charter was
granted by the United States Congress,
the second one that had ever been
given to Woman's Society. In June
of the same year, Mrs, G. F. r. Jenne
of Brattleboro organized a state So
ciety, and was appointed President for
four years by the National President,
Mrs. VIM. Gerry Slade of New York
City.
The object of the Society is, of
course, patriotic; and the date of eligi-
bility to membership is from Jan. IA,
1874, to March 2, 1915.
The government OF the Society is
modelled as nearly as possible on that
of the United States Government, each
state doing its distinctive work, and
all uniting for the National Society.
Vermont has been seeking out the real
daughters OF the Soldiers of the War
of 1912, and the graves Of its heroes.
Circulars of information win be sent
to any interested in the Society, by
Mrs. Jenne of Brattleboro.
MRS. c. +. Il. JENNIE.
State President, U. S. d. 1872.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
TO MONTREAL AND RETURN
$3.50.

The exceedingly low rate of $3.50
will be in effect from Albany and Troy
to Montreal and return on June 23rd. +,
tickets good returning to and includ-
ing July Ind.
At this season of the year no more
delightful trip could be- selected, and
many will undoubtedly embrace the
opportunity.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
Many ChlIdren are sIckIv

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children
used by Mother Gray, nurse In Children's
Home, New York, break up colds in "a hours
cure feverishness, headache, stomach troubles
teething disorders, and destroy wormn At ali
druggists, 25c Sample mailed FREE. Address
A s 0lmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
THE GOLF TEAM.

Make Up Determined By Qualifying Round
Saturday.
The qualifying round of is holes for
positions on the Golf team was played
Saturday Barry r. Wellington takes
first place with a score of 80. George
Worthington, second, with "a. The
other positions on the team are 3,
Geo. B. Wellington; 4, A. S. M. CHS
holm; s. Jas. c. Colgate; 8, j. T..
Gilmer; I, A. J, Holden; 8, Sayre Nc
Leod; 8, NJ. r. Swift.
The season will open Friday with a
match game with the Williams College
team
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
On KeniIworth Track.

BUFFALO, June 16.-Three favor
ties won at Keniworth, McGrathiana
Prince capturing the feature in a hot
finish.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
The Weather.

Fair and cooler tonight. Friday
fair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
Don't Get Footsorei Get ALIENS Foot-Ea

wonderful powder that cures tired, aching
sweating feet and makes new aud tight shoes
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE. Ad.
dress, A s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16
BUSINESS EXCHANGE

NTANTED-Sc Scholars for piano by Miss
w Isabel Lusty, graduate of Troy COnserv.
atOry of Music. Best of references. In town
ST., Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-16

VNANTED.-Girl for general housewOrk.
w Apply at w. j. Phelan's, 4i9 Main st.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-02-26
ANEW, FIRM
Martens Bros. Engage In tho
Land and Loan Business.

AS will be noticed by adver
tisement in another column
Messrs. @. w. Martens and H.
A. Martens have branched out
into the land and loan business.
Mr.. G. w. Martens has for the
past five or six years been con
nected with the Farmers bank
of this city, but has made ar
rangements to resign his posi-
ton there at an early day. Mr..
Henry Martens, has been con-
nected with the Grant County
Abstract and Title Company for
some time past, and is also well
in touch with land interests and
values in this locality. Both
gentlemen have been in Grant
county since it's earliest settle,
ment, % years ago, and have wit
messed the development of the
country from state of wild
prairie, and are thoroughly
familiar with the capabilities of
the soil and climate of all this
region They are both we'll
known men Of integrity who can
be relied upon to do what they
agree to do in every case, and
it is d well assured fact that any
business entrusted to them will
be carefully looked after and
attended to with scrupulous
honesty and fidelity.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-02-26

In Honor Of Senator Hanna
Last Tuesday Evening

The court room was we'll filled
last Tuesday evening by those
assem- bled to attend the exer.
clses IN honor of Senator Marcus
A. Hanna, recently deceased,
and held under the auspices of
the repu blican county com mittee.
The program consisted of a vocal
selection by quartette of ladies
and gentlemen, which was fol-
lowed by the reading Of Scrip
fnr.4s and prayer by Rev. Chap
pell, and Chairman Thos. Fitch
explained the purpose of the
meeting. Thad L. Fuller gave
short address on Hanna as a
Statesman Thos. L. Bouck
spoke of "Hanna as the Business
Man in Politics." Col. N. Low.
THAN, "Hanna as the National
Chairman;" Hon. S. +. Gold took
the subject Hanna as a Repnb-
lican;' and Geo. S. Rix spoke of
Hanna as the Head of the Civic
Federation The addresses
were short and to the point, and
eulogistic of the deceased SEN
ator. A quartette of ladies
effectively rendered several
selections at intervals between
the different speakers. The
meeting was brought to a close
by the passing of the following
resolutions and the singing of
"America" by the audience:
Whereas. BY the recent death OF Senator Mar
cns A: Hanna the nation has been deprived of
one of its foremost pub men and wise counsel
lors, therefore be it
Resolved, That in common with the great
macs of the American people, mourn the death
OF Marcus A. Hanna as public calamity. That !
we believe the thoroughly patriotic and unselfish |
spirit in which Senator Hanna met and perform |
ed every public duty regardless of calumny and |
bitter partisan opposition, his steadfast faith in |
the desire and ability of the American people to |
discern and choose between true aud false eco
nomic principles, and his thoroughly unsefsh |
friendship and devotion to the late President |
Mckinley, were characteristics of the man that |
marked sturdy character. And he it further
Resolved, That We with gratitude recognize |
the wonderful administrative ability, untring |
zeal and splendid generalship which he displayed |
as Chairman of the National Republican Com
mittee in the two national campaigns of 1896 and |
1900. when he 30 ably brought the issues OF these
to successful conclusion. AS the |
storms of partisan passion and prejudice be- |
come dissipated by passing time. we believe the
in paying tribute to the name and character of /
Marcus A. Hanna.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-02-26

The remains of Mr.. A. T..
Desilva, a former resident of
Milbank, were brought from
Langford, Bottiueau county, N.
d., last Saturday for Intern ent
at this city. Mr.. DeSilva was
in his 51st year. He was re.
Gently injured by fall, the
injury resulting in the forming
OF an abscess and septicema set
IN. He was i'll about four weeks,
and upon taking chloroform for
an operation, never became con-
scious again although he lived
for week after the operation.
He died on February l4th, but
owing to the blocked condition
Of the roads in North Dakota the
remains did not arrive here
until last Saturday. The re-
mains were accompanied here
by the widow and her sister.
Miss joey Armstrong and the
IL year old son of the deceased.
The funeral service was held at
the Nj. q. church Monday after
noon, Rev. Chappell preaching
to a large congregation of the
friends of the family, and repre-.
sentative bodies of the A. O. u.
Workmen and Modern Wood men.
both of which orders deceased
was member in the local lodges
at this place. Mrs. DeSilva re.
tnrns TO her home in North
Dakota this week.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-02-26

There will be a caucus of the
voters in Melrose township held
at the Bennett school house on
Saturday, February 81, 1904. at
2 o'clock p. m.. for the purpose
of placing in nomination town
ship officers to be elected March
1, 1904. f. J. SMITH.
Township Clerk.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-02-26

kilograms this morning state
that Rochester, N. Y, is suffering
a great fire. That probably S.
600, 900 loss has been sustained
and that buildings are being
dynamited to stop the flames.