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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF thsHTOwn and village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.


Mrs James Eddy and daughter OF
Troy arrived at their summer hot Q
on the hill this morning.
Homer II. Webster will lead the
prayer meeting in the guide board
school house this evening.
Rev j. Fort and wife of Middle
burg, N. Y, are visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Townsend on Gage st.
There will be a game social at the
Baptist chapel tonight under the au-
spices of the Christian Endeavor
Society.
Henry Dietel left yesterday after
noon for st Louis where he has secur-
ed government position in the Geo
graphical Building.
All the members of Bennington lodge
IOGT are requested to be present at
the next meeting held May 27. install
lation of officers and refreshments.
The posters which are displayed in
several store windows, advertising
the International Doll Collection, will
be sold this evening at the chapel of
the Second Congregational church.
County Clerk Cushman telephoned
Chief Justice Rowell today to inquil G
what judges name should appear on
the Bennington court docket for the
coming term. The chief justice repH-
ed that it would be the successor of
Judge Stafford, but as he would not
be appointed for some days, it would
have to be left blank on the docket
George T. Chaffee, district deputy
Vermont, has notified the Burlington
Elks that he will institute Burlington
lodge Thursday, June 8. He finds il
necessary to have it that date, so as to
enable the grand lodge officers to be
present, Delegations from lodges ia
several different cities are expected to
be present at thatGme.
j. X. Batchelder and O. M. Barb r
left for Montpe lier Tuesday. Today
they will appear before the supreme
court to argue in the appealed case F.
r. Patch Manufacturing Company of
Rutland vs. the local Manufacturers
Union. Mr. Barber will appear for
the plaintiffs, and Batchelder for de-
fendant.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
ILL SHORT TINE.
Mrs Alice Reed Died Suddenly Thursday Morn
lnsln Dorset.

Dorset, May 24.-Mrs Alice Reed,
wife of James Reed, died suddenly
Thursday morning at about three
O'Clock. She was about her usual
work on Wednesday. She is survived
by five children two sons and three
daughters. Her funeral was held from
the home of her daughter Mrs Selah
wilkins, where she was passing few
weeks.
Rev Charles Carhart pastor of the
Congregational church of which she
was member officiated, Mrs George
f. Sexton, Miss Anna Carhart and w.
j. Holly sang two selections, "My
Jesus as Thou Wilt" and 81 Cannot
Always Trace the Way" William
Bennett of Manchester had charge -of
the funeral. She was buried at Dor
set.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
PRISONER SANG
BUT IN VAIN
Bold Attempt to Escape From
Jail FoiIed.

A bold attempt to break out of the
Rutland lookup was made Monday
and only foiled by the opertune ar
rival OF one of the city policeman.
Thomas Winters was locked up Sun
day, and Monday one of the officers
went QUITO get neShing for his break.
fast Winters, having been let out OF
his cell, no sooner heard the door
close on the officer than he ran to the
basement. An iron pipe supported one
end Of the sink in the toilet room and
acting on what was apparently a pre-.
conceived plan for breaking out of the
lookup; Winters seized this pipe and
began to break it away fromltho screws
which held either end in place.
Winters. it is said. forced himself to
sing at the top of his lungs while per.
forming the noisiest part of the work
to cover the sounds of breaking or
cracking wood.
When arraigned before Assistant
City Judge Farnsworth later in the
day however he broke down complete
ly under the sharp examination of the
grand juror, and confessed everything
although he had previously denied
having any intention to escape from
the institution.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
Henrse Came FOR Live "Corpse."

WINSTED, Conn, May PA will
give IS to learn the name of the person
who caused that hearse TO come for
me-" said James Mcdonald of Lake
vile. Some practical Joker started a
report that Mcdonald had been blown
to pieces by charge of dynamite while
Mt work near the Hotchkiss school.
The only hearse the place has started
for the supposed corpse. Mcdonald
was mad enough to whip the driver Of
1t, but is now trying to learn the au
thor of the joke.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
Two Drowned In OIL Tank.

PORT ARTHUR, Tex, May "a. -
william Richard of New York city and
Fred Trapham of Guridan, La, were
accidentally drowned m a tank Of oil
at the Gulf Refining company's plant
here. Richard, who was working on
One of the agltators, became dizzy and
toppled over. He succeeded in clutch
ing small pipe and swinging to IT..
Trapham witnessed the accident and
went to Richards assistance, but the
gas overcame him, and he fell into the
tank. Richard was soon rendered un-
conscious and dropped in. The tanks
were of several thousand barrels ca
pacity, and it was necessary to draw
off all the oil to recover the bodies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
WANTED, A WIFE.
Spls ndid Opening For Some Charming Green
Mountain Girl.

Spls ndid Opening For Some Charming Green
Mountain Girl.
Theodore T Gibbard, and W. ny
Wood of New Haven, Conn, are visit
ing Mr. and Mrs Grant Harbour. This
is their first visit to Vermont, and the
ostensibl object of their visit is to
try trout fishing trip.
The real object of Mr. Gibbard how
ever is alleged to be to look around
and see if he can find Vermont girl
that would make him nice wife, as
he is bachelor, about 40 years of
age, good looking and with consider
able means. His cousin Grant Har-
bour says that he doesn't imagine he
will have any trouble finding one.
he two will 0e here several days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
To Rent Until PaidFor.

Our annual sale OF second hand
organ sis now in progress, and we
offer one hundred, at prices ranging
from $40 to $50, including the Estey,
Mason & Hamlin, Carpenter, Bridge
port, George Woods, Kimball, and
several other kinds. These organs
have been thoroughly repaired aud
are in first class condition; most of
them as good as new. We warrant
them for five years. Write for de-
scription and prices while the assort
ment Is large.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
Notice..

The undersigned will receive sealed
bids for gravel taken from the Smith
bed, so called, now controlled by Ed
Bushnell. By the yard, delivered to
any part Of the corporate limits of the
village of Bennington, VT, ia such
quantities and at such times as it may
be wanted, during the summer and
fall of 1904. A two quart sample of
said gravel must be in my hands pre-
vious to the opening OF the bids. 1
claim the right to reject any or all
bids. Proposals must be in my hands
by the 26th inst.
M. W. Stewart,
Street Commissioner,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
THE BONES BURIED
States Attorney Stakeholder and Health Officer
StiIlson Officiatsd.

The ''bones" OF contention have
been removed from the place where
they have so long remained, and under
the direction Of the states attorney
and health officer have been buried
so deep that they will probably not
be heard Of any more. Requies cat
in pace.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
Collier Astoniuhed surreons.

NEW YORK, May 24.-By slow de-
grees and much to the astonishment
of the surgeons Oscar Collier, twenty
years old, is recovering in the Harlem
hospital from a pistol wound which
the surgeons were confident would
cause his death. In an attempt to end
his life because, 1t is said, his sweet
heart had Tilted him, Collier fired FIVE
shots at himself in his home. One OF
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
PRE.MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Special Program to be Given In School Hall
Thursday.

Thursday.
Pre-memorial day exercises will be
held in the school hall Thursday after
noon at o'clock, the high school,
grammer and intermediate grades
uniting in giving program.
Formal invitation has been extended
to the GAR posts and to Col Harmon
and the soldiers at the Home to be
present and 1t is expected that repres-
entative speakers from these organi-
cations will deliver brief addresses.
The program will be largely musical
and the public is cordially invited to
attend.
Friday afternoon from 2 until
o'clock, the several grades will have
special programs in their respective
rooms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
NOTICE.! !!

The undersigned will receive sealed bids for
furnishing all material and laying curbing,
gutter stone and paving from Pleasant street
Bennington, VT, on both sides of the street.
To do all the excavatng and remove all trees
that will be in the curb line. All TO be done In
thorough manner, subject to the approval OF
the street commissioner. ] reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24

At the birthday party Of Miss Els Q
Leigh Gavin Monday night, about IL
of her young friends we're present and
enjoyed pleasant evening. Cards
and music furnished the amusements,
followed by dainty refreshments. She
was the recipient of many little pres
ents from her friends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
BANKS WILL CLOSE
Local Banks viii Have Saturday Half Holiday
During Summer.

Beginning Saturday June the
three local banks will close at one
o'clock Saturday afternoon to give
those employed therein half holiday.
This arrangement will be in force
until the first of October and all per-
sons having business at the banks on
Saturday should take notice.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
A Rsnninr,.n woman A.La

shave you floor paint that will last
two weeks?" Yes we have Devoe's it
has beautiful gloss and will wear two
years IL properly applied, Sold BY O.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
BARRE WOMAN ATTACKED,
Knocked Down By Unknown Assailant, but
Made Her Escape.

Barre, May 23.-Miss Fanny Riley
was brutally assaulted at $50 O'Clock
Saturday night on Hill st by coward.
ly assailant'who knocked her down.
The woman ran screaming to a near
by hou Sc and the man escaped before
help arrived. Miss Riley described
the man as being tall, with light hair
and redish beard. The marks on
the woman's face are visible today
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
weather Forecast.

Fair tonight and Wednesday, cooler
tonight.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24

TTNO RENT.-ROoms to rent on South ST.,
/ furnished or unfurnished. Pleasant To-
cation for summer visitors. Barn connected
with house Apply to 224 South st. Mrs K. A,
Jewett 1C7tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24

Sls Pleasant St., next door west of Olin
Scotts residence. Has steam heating, bath
room, etc. Plenty of rooms conveniently ar.
ranged. Rent $500. Inquire at Olin ScOtts
office lO7tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24

r OsT.-Either here or At North Bennington,
i an Elgin open face gold watch, Finder
will be gwen IS reward on returning same TO
the Banner ONCE.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24

IN F. QUINN-Veterinary Surgeon and Dent
l. list ONCE, W. j. Phalens Stable Tele-
phone No. l05.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-24
BUSINESS EXCHANGE

TTOR SALE.-A few more bushels of seed
Il corn, Harris Mammoth Long Flint and
Farmers Friend, both rowed. Selected and
braided. soc per peck sheled Geo f. Davis,
W.. near Haine's Corners. l0s
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29
ODDS NOW s to I.
On Roosevelt SIC, 900 Is Bet against
$4,000 on Parker.

The Republican National Committee an
nounced yesterday that the odds on the Presi-
oenuaA outlook had gone to to 1 IN favor Of
roosevelt These odds, probably the longest
ever reached in the betting on the result OF an
election for President. were established by a bet
OF s4z'OOO made on Roosevelt by the Stock
exchange house OF A A Housman & Co.,
against $1,000 placed on Parker by Park c.
"ooos' curb broker. Several smaller bets
were made at to !. among them one by A A
Housman e Co. Of $1,000 to $500 with Allen,
McGraw & Co.. one OF 5000 by hve Roosevelt
subscribers. 70 5000 put up on Parker by J. H
Dickinson. and one OF $500 by N. De Mauriac
against $40 by Bunnen. Buchanan & Co. The
Roosevelt money Offering yesterday wes largely
IN excess Of the visible Parker fund.
On the Governorship even money was asked
oy the Higgins men. while the Herrick support
ers insisted upon odds Of to 10. Two bets at
those odds we're announced by c. H Marshall
one Of 5000 to $4,000 on Higgins, George Con-
sidine taking the Herrick end. and the other Of
$1,000 on Higgins against $500 wagered on Her
rick by J. A Blair & Son Mr. Marshall also
placed a bet Of $780, even money with Mend
ham Bros, that Roosevelt would carry New
York. New-Jersey, Indiana and Connecticut and
one or S2OO, even money, that he would receive
at least three hundred votes In the Electoral
College.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29
BRAVES HEAR HERRICK.
Tammany Hall Ratification Meeting
at Grand Central Palace.

Tammany Hail had a ratification meeting last
night IN the Grand Central Palace. Every prepara-
ton was made TO handle enormous crowd. but
all the police had 20 do was 70 keep small boys.
who made up the crowd outside the palace. from
getting too near the fireworks. At o'clock the
hall was not half full. on the platform were most
NJ the men prominent In local Democratic politics,
With several leaders from up the state Ex-Park
Commissioner William P. Schnitt, who was re-
moved by Mayor Mcclellan for non-conformance
with the Civil Service laws was chairman
The hall was comfortably hlled when Mr.. Schmitt
introduced D. Cady Herriek as the next Govern -
he was cheered for almost minute. He began by
mentioning Bryau's name. That was cheered- His
speech was reiteratiOn OF the campaign arguments
h. has already made. He rang the changes on
TTsraanagerent OF State and charitable institu-
tons canal appropriation and the Ralnes liquor
law he was generously applaUded as he hurried
avray 10 speak at a meeting in The Bronx
Ex- Senator T. c. O'Sullivan ex-senator Towne
and Senator Grady spoke
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29

fectlv honorable and lawful by all officials OF the
Postofice Department. I need only add that y IS
to-s now in the service were nrst appointed 20
postofces about 10 be classified at the instance n
e~sI BristoW Immediately on classification they
were made postofhce inspectors, and many were
raDtSIv promoted Some Of these inspectors were
engaged in the investigation OF the Postorlce De
partnent- One Inspector r NJ Futon hVss'i-
ga ted me ,
The record OF ny case far as am concerned
Is closed I am satisfied Herewith was 70 the
and faithful TO the trust coufded 70 me BY my gov
er7ment and rendered the best service was
Canab1e OF The President has not tusttheo his ac-
cUsatfons against ne. while have faced a triaI
he tte Presidents opinion. the prop~iety OF any OF
my acts was never IN issue know that eyery
ecr ~ mine was perfectly proDer- The Presicent
has not seen ht 10 do righu-to give "a square deal
1t is TO his detriment. not nina
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29
MCARREN BLUFFS" AND FLEEs.
Offers $4,000 Even That Parker VIII Have
$4,000 Majority in Kings.

Senator Mccarren. who old and experienced
betting man has q large amount OF nerve, and
believes IN the good effects OF appearing TO have
tremendous confidence. made what is generally con-
sidered to be e grandstand play yesterday. He
solernnly called the newspaper men into his sane
tuua in the Thomas Jefferson Building. and an
nounced that he would like to have II published
widely that he was willing TO bet 5000 even that
Parker would carry Kings County by a majority
Of o 600.
Discerning persons at once came to the conclu-
sion that the Senator being unable TO check the
growing apathy and lack Of confidence in the
Democratic ranks IN Kings County in any other
way. decided that he could not spend $500 In any
better direction than by betting II a tremendous
Parker majority. AS long he stood ready TO
lose the money anyway he might as well make the
Instead Of rushing OF to write spread" story
one OF the reporters carried the news of McCar-
ren's philanthropic announcement to Republican
Headquarters There was general scUrrytng all
around on al sides to get IN the good thing.
ThSn y bs Was sIee nor o Iser joan Hangto
bearing $4,000 from the bank accounts Of various
ing but McCarren had gone. leaving word that he
had pressing engagement at the Holman House
who is this?' asked the telephone boy at the
Hoffman House last night IN answer to the deep
This IS Michael J Dady. OF Brooklyn" was the
answer Sno want & 70 gei gen aGe s1 II gS one ooE ~
extreme sadness IN his eyes l heard that he had
have a plurality Of $500 in Kings. Tel Mr Nc
Carren that used 10 know him. and that he will
Young man over the bridge and when ne gets to
the Hoffman House he will be IN position TO talk
bus BUSINESS with Mr Mccarren- Tel him that will
yep" said the young man at the telephone.
It was In short time young man
with a determined facial expression walked into
the Hoffman House and asked for Mr.. MeCarren,
the trail OF Mr. McCarren to-day. and when he
ands him there win be Something doing in the
nFa heI
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29
A FILIPINO CANNOT VOTE.
Nsw-HsVen Registration Board Refuses TO
Admit Him.

NeV-Hsven, Conn. Oct. 2s-The registrars Of
Notefs here to-day twice refused 70 admit J. z
1Asaaneo Filipino student al the Yale Forestry
ocnoo- to suffrage. The second tine he was ac-
oOnpanieo BY Alexander Troup who demanded a
sssson WY the request refused The regis
s -sls LnIornec M TroUp that, as Lagdameo was
- - naive born. II was necessary for him be-
sS SS.e laturallzed before he could They said
Icy nae decided this point before and would re-
.se q reverse that decision Lagdarneo held that
tle Lnlte1 States hao subjugaled the Philippines
@no therefore ne was q citizen OF this country
.A1tef considerable argument the matter went 10
slsyof stucley. who called up the Republican Ma
f1onsl Committee rooms in New-York for informs-
oon zs was told that the point was a new one
osy Generals once in Washington. The latter
ofice was called up on tbs telephone and Assistant
ALtorney General Robb said that the Supreme
So0rt of the United States had held that Filipino
Ess not citizen of the United States, and there
q oe citizen. he must be naturalized-
SeFefs- lawyers who were present when this
eatement was read Immediately declared that the
supreme Court had ruled the other way. and q
heated discussion took place, n the presence OF
great crowd OF politicians. further hearing was
SCI Tor this evening.
The registrars assembled again al $50 o'clock
eno announced thar they would refuse 70 recognize
the right OF Lagoameo 20 vote. Ar. Troup was IN
ne room when the decision was given, and SAID:
II ie shame and outrage He is entitled TO
vote" Lagdameo was Indifferent.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29
PLANS FOR BUSINESS MEMS MEETING

The executive committee OF the Business Mems
Republican and Sound Money Association held
meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hote. last night and
perfected nnal arrangements for the mass meet
ing 10 be held at Carnegie Hail. Tuesday even
ing November l. at o'clock under the auspices
OF the association. Among the speakers who viii
address the meeting are William H TAFT Secre-
tary OF War. Amos Parker Wilder and Charles A.
SrhieFen Eminent speakers have alse been Sc
cured 70 address the overflow neetings outside
r A. Drake. secretary and treasurer. when seen
AZ hs ofce Yesterday said that everything pOiute
10 a rousng success The Ith Regiment Band has
been engaged for this occasion
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29
PARKER THANKS BRYAN.
The Nebraskan Also Sends Message to the
Democratic Candidate.

Esopus. N Y. Oct 2s.-Judge Parker has ex-
pressed high appreciation Of the part William J.
Bryan has taken In the present campaign, and to-
day sent him telegram as follows:
To Hon William J. Bryan, Lincoln. Neb.
/ wish % thank you for the splendid service you
have rendered 10 the Democratic party in Indiana
and elsewhere during the present campaign.
ALTON 3. PARKER
Omaha, Neb.. Oct. 28-W J. Bryan has sent this
telegram 10 Judge Parker In reply to the latters
messagt Of thanks;
Norfolk. Neb. Oct g. 1904
Judge Alton 3. Parker. Esopus n. z
Appreciate the generous expressions contained in
your telegram. 1 paying an instalIment on the
debt owe the American people by endeavoring to
secure for them the reforms which your admins
tration will bring W. J. BRYAN.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29

.bo ,o, o5visar not only Of the Postofhce Depart
ment hut Of the entire postal service and yee yIa %
could not possibly have oeen -slI'i'
transa ctfon was Illegal one -, ,,..fla-+ "a
For the reasons above set forth the csnof com
6v with vour request. The question OF your SiJ Se-
On the criminal charge on when you w. 5sTt
hav wing been passed upon by jury, the Tres
Of course acouesces in its finding put tne eE i1(V
seems TO him overwhelming that you wee sIt-y 49,
sirher Of moral obliuuity the performance O. OT
duty or OF the grossest ineficency- s Esry trNis
yours, WtI-11A-atA ~ Prssi1ert
James N Tyner esq. No 1.4u henesa"-aNe''
n. W, Washington, D. c.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-29

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