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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
WAR IN FAR EAST.
KuropatLin Reports Capture Of Man.
churian villages.

churian villages.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 3.--Gener-
ell Kuropatkin has telegraphed as fol-
lows:
During cavalry reconnaissance
after an infantry fight supported by
artillery we have occupied the village
of Chiantsanhenan. The enemy has
retired from Sindiapu. On Oct. 20 our
chasseurs with insignificant losses re-
tanned village kilometer west of
Chenlianpu against violent japanese
bombardment"
General Kuropatkinn also records
other outpost affairs. including the
Russian reoccupation of the village of
Tynsin, short distance south or
Luidziatung, whence they had been
previously expelled by the Japanese,
who burned the village.
A Chefu dispatch says that the third
general attack on Port Arthur began
Oct. n, according to unimpeachable
authority. On Oct. 20 Japanese shells
set fire to the only smokeless powder
magazine in Port Arthur. Portions of
the town caught fire, the contlagration
continuing the whole day. On Oct 2G
the Japanese captured the Russian
trenches on the slope of Rihlung
mountain, also fortified position pro
tecting the fortress. The Japanese
highly satisfactory.
A report from the Manchurian army
headquarters received at Tokyo re-
cords a successful night attack against
the Russian outpost at Wumingtsun
and two successful counter attacks
made by the Russians. The report is
as follows:
ION the night of Oct. % small
force of the enemy attacked Waitao
mountain, but were Immediately re-
pulsed. Oct. 20, at 3 o'clock in the
morning, detachment of infantry
was dispatched from the center army
against Wumingtsun. The enemy was
surprised. and the houses occupied by
the enemy were set on fire. Winning
tsun is located midway between the
outposts Of both armies. Using the
place as base, the enemy made fire.
quent night attacks against our out
posts. On the night of Oct. 2S force
Of the enemy of unknown strength at
tackled an eminence near SantaOkang-
tzu, but was Immediately repulsed."
Niceroy Alexeeff is now on the way
TO st, Petersburg. The nature Of his
reception here is the food for much
speculation Some of his friends still
cling to the idea that he will be made
chancellor Of the empire with his resi-
dence in the Winter palace, where, it
is said, suit of apartments has al
ready been prepared for him. On the
other hand. many declare that his po-
litical career is practically over and
that his reception Mt st Petersburg,
while officially cordial, will mark the
end of his political ascendency.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
Peter Visits Ferdinand.

SOFIA. Bulgaria, Oct. 31.-king Pc
ter Of Servia arrived here yesterday
and was cordially welcomed at the
station by Prince Ferdinand The
days ceremonies concluded with a din.
ner In honor OF the royal guest al
which in Offering toast to King Peter
Prince Ferdinand said the visit con.
sttuted an epoch In the life Of the tws
peoples and was al expression of tbeir
sincere and mutual understa ndina.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
KILLED HIS FARM HAND.
Ross Schafer Shot Former Employee
Near Belmore. q.

TOLEDO, O., oct. 3l.-Ross Schafer,
a farmer, aged sixty years, living near
Belmore, called John Ham. aged thir,
ty, who had been employed by him as
farm hand. from his residence and
under cover of the night shot twice AT
Ham from a hiding place, letting 20
the contents of double barreled shot
gun.
Ham, not knowing what bad hap
pened, ran squarely into Schafer, and
the third shot penetrated his stomach
producing almost instant death.
Ham had secured Judgment
against Schafer for services rendered
only the day before in court, and
Schafer sought revenge. Schafer is
held to answer to the charge of muir
der.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
WOODFORD.

Mrs Edward Estes gave tea TO
lady friends Friday afternoon.
VIM II. Park and daughter, Ethel
have returned to Boston.
Mrs Eva Gleason is visiting her sis
ter at Back Bay, Boston.
Tarrant Sibley shot 225 ID buck
last Friday evening at $50 O'Clock,
on the Gore clearing. Mr. Sibley and
friends brought the deer to his camp
by moonlight.
Mrs f. G. Bacon of Sunderland,
was in Bennington Saturday to see
her daughter, Mrs j. l.. Griffin.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
william 8eigler No Better.

STANFORD, Conn, Oct. 31.-The
condition Of william Zeigler Of New
York, who WIS thrown from his Car.
riage sevesal weeks ago and who is al
his summer home at this. place, re-
mains about the same. Aft0F recover
ing somewhat from the accident he
suffered a relapse short time age
and has been In somewhat critical
condition since.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
FOul PLAY or Suicide,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Oct. 81
The dismembered body of c. III. John
son of Richmond, Va, has been found
on the tracks OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway at Toano station, thirty
miles from here. A freight train had
passed over it, but the James City
county authorities. who are inyestigat-
ing, u>pea foul play or suicide rather
than accidental death.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Miss Marde Belden returned from
her trip 10 Montpelier Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Hart Shields
will spend the winter in Troy having
leased home on First street in that
city.
George Lee died at his home near
the Guide board Sunday. He had
been quite i'll for some days. Lee
was 80 years Of age and unmarried.
His funeral will be attended from st
Francis de Sales church.
The newly elected justices OF the
peace received their commissions from
Governor Bell Saturday. A few. OF
them were later in being received than
the others, and much apprehension
was displayed by some for fear that
there had been an error in the count
of the vote.
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Charles ii. Darling and wife left sun
day afternoon on their return to WASH
ington. Tuesday mo ming they Will
start on six weeks trip to the Pacific,
during which Mr. Darling will make an
inspection ofthe naval stations on that
coast. The children will remain here
during their absence.
Mr. and Mrs Sayre Mcleod and Mr.
and Mrs Thomas Vail will close their
summer homes at Bennington Center
this week and retu to Troy for the
winter. Fairview, the summer home Of
Frederick B. Jennings will also be
closed and the family will return to
New York.
Chester Smith of Colrain, Mass,
has been visiting relatives in town.
Mr. and Mrs E. C. Bennett will re-
turn from st Louis this week They
are now in Chicago for few days
while en- route.
Miss nellie Newton is visiting in AL
bany.
Charles Clark of Poultney has been
here for few days.
John Black, who spent three weeks
in the Adirondack mountains hunting,
returned Friday to his home in Bellows
Falls. The party OF five had good
luck. each shooting deer, while Mr.
Black had the good luck to shoot a
bear weighing about $50 pounds. He
brought home the fur which he will
have made into rug Mr. Black will
be remembered as a former resident OF
this village.
Mrs Alex Doherty Of North Adams
and Mrs NJ. j. Burke Of Utica are
here to attend the funeral OF their
brother, George Lee tomorrow morn
ing.
The Garside, Condit x Mack Co.,
which opens a weeks engagement at
Library hall tonight arrived in town
yesterday. Tonight Lost in New
York.
Invitations have been issued to the
marriage of Miss Susan Linsley Hey
wood of Albany to Charles Elmer Lew
is Clark of Kansas City. The cere-
mony will take place on Saturday, the
18th of November, at the Madison Ave
nue. Reformed church of the capital
city,
Harry, Cunningham of Manchester
spent Sunday with Miss Lila Winnie.
Beginning with next Sunday, Nov.
6, the Sunday World, American, New
York Herald, Troy Budget and Boston
Globe will be delivered only c. O. ID.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
newfoundland Elections Today.

ST. JOHNS, N. r., Oct. 3l.-Ths
legislative general elections are being
held today. The campaign closed iast
night. 1t is the prevailing imprescien
that the government will win. though
by a smaller majority than four year.
ago. The struggle has been the feresst
In the political history OF NewSouDd
land.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
Reye. Cannot Control Congress.

PANAMA. Oct. a1.-Advices from
Cauca report that there rs great dis
content there and throughout Colon
bia. Apparently President Reyes, with
his political enemies in the majority
In both houses of congress, cannot can
troll the situation Paper currency h
being issued in unlimited amoent
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
Week Near Murfreesboro.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct 3l.-Tht
Nashville Chattanooga and st. Louis
passenger train No. 2, Chattanooga 10
Nashville has been wrecked at MuF.
freesborp, thirty mikes south Of here
A number of persons w~re hurt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
MILLINERY

1t isn't necessarily costly to own a
smart up.to-date hat if you get it at
Frear's. Our trimmed hats are the
biggest values ever offered. See our
display. VIM H. Frear q Co Troy,
n Y
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31
Arehbishop Elder Dying.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 31.-Archbishor
Elder, III here, has had vey decided
sinking spell, and be is not expected to
live.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31

$1,000 Suits now $3.50.
Sl5.00 Suits now S..2. 90.
$1,000 Suits now $ 500.
& 500 Suits dow s $50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31

Weather Probabilities.
Fair and warInetg north winds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31

SlS. 90 Suits now $1,000
Sl3. 80 Suits now Sill 90
$50. 90 Suits now $500
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-10-31

so. 90 Suits now $500
$3.50 Suits now Sl3 90.
$1,000 Suits now $40 90.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
Voting Precinct to be Estab.
lished on Irrigation Canal.

The County Commissioners met on
the lst inst; all members present. and
transacted the following business
A petition was received from citi-
zens on the line OF the irrigation canal,
asking that voting precinct be estab-
lished there. and applications for the
position of registry agent were received
from J. H. Price and w. F. Hill. II
was moved and carried that voting
place be established, the boundary
lines Of which extend from Clarke S
station to the eastern end of the county
and one mile back from the river
The polling place will be at Camp !
on the canal. w. F. Hill has col
lected about $25oO in poll taxes for
Storey county. and the Board took
that matter into consideration and
appointed him registry agent. About
800 votes will be cast in the new
precinct.-Va Enterprise.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09

In his official life. Mr.. Pratt was
true TO the best interests of his en-
ployers and superior officers, and their
recognition thereof lies in his now be-
ing Master Mechanic at Sacramento,
within step of the general offices Of
the company, their inner sanctuary
and the heights to which few attain.
Despite the fact that he gave his best
to his employers. Mr.. Pratt was popu-
lar among the employees directly under
his charge. He understands discip-
line, and that understanding and the
wise use of 1t gave him the control
OF his employees and their hearty good
will. He should be, and doubtless is.
very proud of the testimonials his en-
ployes gave him Of their good will.
They gave those testimonials heartily
and while sorry TO lose him on their
own account-still, for his sake. they
were happy over his promotion.
They are not alone in their good
wishes. The citizens have asked us
to express their feelings, and with
them we express these Of THE DISPATCH
in that we all hope that Mr.. Pratt will
have great success In his new field
that happiness may continue to bless
him. Mrs. Pratt and Miss Gladys. and
that he may attain still higher honor
and distinction in the work TO which
he devotes his talents and his time.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
LOW RATE TO THE EX-
POSITION AND RETURN.

On October 3rd. 4th, 5th and 9th.
The Southern Pacific Co.. will sell
tickets at Wells. Elko. Winnemucca,
Lovelock and Reno, Nevada. to ST.
Louis, and return for S67.5O, on above
dates only. Tickets will be good for
ninety days covering round trip.
BY application to Mr.. T. H. Good-
man, General Passenger Agent. San
Francisco. CAL, J. H. Fulton. Division
Freight and Passenger Agent, Reno,
Nevada, or to agents at points above
mentioned, all information will be given
TO those who desire to take advantage
Of this rate.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09

The biggest building contract yet
awarded at Sparks will be let to-
morrow afternoon. when bids for the
big Walstab building will be opened.
The cost Of the building will be about
$4,000. Architect Kronnick has pre-
pared the plans.
The Labor Day celebration in Vir-
ginia City last Monday was big sue
cess. The streets were handsomely
decorated, and thousands Of people
viewed the great parade. The cele-
bration closed with free banquet
and addresses by Attorney-General
Sweeney and others.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
Look Out for Yous Daughter.

A girl with just little money and
without friends is a pitiable object in
deed. Your daughter may never 5e in
that position. but you are not at alb sure
Better prepare her to meet possible
emergencies by giving her course at
Atklnson's Nevada Business Institute,
Reno. After that you need have very
little fear for her. Send for their new
catalogue.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy.

The uniform success OF this remedy
has made II the most popular prepara-
tion In use for bowel complaints. II is
everywhere recognized as the ons
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take. 1t
Is especially valuable for summer
diarrhoea in children and is undoubt-
edly the means Of saving the lives Of
a great many children each year
For sale by E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
NOTICE.

AS have great deal Of stock on
my ranch. and also men working In
different parts Of the fieid, find it
to forbid anyone shooting
on my premises, Any person violating
this notice will be prosecuted to the
extreme extent Of the law,
7tf B. STuRLA
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
w. S. Beard for Assessor.

For the past eight years, MIR. Beard
has attended to the duties Of Assessor
ably and faithfully, and is the present
incumbent. having been elected to that
office four years ago. He is capable
just, and performs his duty diligently.
Bill Beard is a good man for the
office.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09

There will be more mining excite
ment at Goldfield this fall than has
been Witnessed in this State for the
past 20 years. 1t is certainly won
derful camp.
THE DISPATCH announces to poll
ticians that their column for political
cards is now open. The sooner they
get in, the longer their names will be
before the public.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
Daring Hold-up
at Hazen.

Mr.. Howe and P. D. McFuller.
ex sub-contractors in this section,
we're waiting for train No. 3. at Hazen.
about 10 O'Clock Saturday night
They were about 800 feet from
Aliens Hotel. sitting on the track,
when two men passed them and spoke.
Shortly afterwards, the same parties,
with the addition Of third man,
returned, and Immediately cried
F." Throw up your hands at the same
time covering Howe and McFuller with
reyolpers, Instead Of complying with
this polite request. they sprang TO their
feet and grappled with the desperadoes.
In the struggle. Howe's opponent
snapped his pistol without effect. the
weapon falling to the ground. McFuller
struggled pluckily with the other two.
receiving some nasty knocks on the
head and face. but managing to hold
his own. His opponents. alarmed at
the cries for assistance then fled, and
McFadden assisted Howe In securing
his man, whom he had chung to from
the start. Two men. Thornton and
Judd Allen. who had heard the alarm
raised during the scuffle, now appeared
on the scene, the latter armed with
shot gun, and they relieved the some
what exhausted men of their prisoner.
who had to be pinioned to the ground.
AS showing the desperate nature of
the man. even in captivity. he tried to
reach his revolver. which lay near by,
but the attempt was luckily frustrated
by the vigilance Of his captors. In the
meanwhile. as the crowd began to
thicken, one Of th1 many suggestions
offered by the mob was put in practice.
A rope was put around the prisoner S
neck, and under terror of his life, he
confessed his name was Burns. a
blacksmith. lately In the employ Of
Stone Bros; and also described his
accomplices, giving their names as
Timberlin and McCarty. He asserted
that his partners in the crime had pro-
posed the scheme, assuring him of a
rich booty, and that he had reluctantly
consented. After being taken into
custody, Timberlin was arrested and
unfortunately allowed to associate with
the prisoner, between whom there was
evidently collusion, because Burns re-
fused to identify the man as Tim
berlin although his previous compulsory
description OF him corresponded In
every particular In the face Of
evidence quite strong enough to war
rant his detention. pending further
inquiry, Timberlin was allowed to 20
free. McCarty has not yet been
arrested. The day previous to the
commission of the crime, the three
men were seen by many lettering
about Hazen and drinking Hazen,
at present. in the absence Of police
protection, is the rendezvous for q
dangerous gang and unless the strong
arm of the law be extended to thai
locality worse outrages may be
anticipated
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
Cots, Bruises and Berns Qsickly
Healed.

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Is an
antiseptic liniment, and when applied
to cuts, bruises and burns. causes
them to heal without muration and
much more quickly than by the usual
treatment. For sale by E. Criswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
C. P. Ferrell Next Sheriff.

In another column appears the
announcement of c. P. Ferrell for
Sheriff. Republican nominee. Mr..
Ferrell has proved himself one Of the
best officers of the law in Washoe
County. He is fearless, persevering.
and gets his man. No man can say
aught against him.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you. II you used
Dr.. Kings New Life Pills. Thou-
sands of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood
and build up your health. Only 25c.
money back If not cured. Sold by
Wadsworth Drug Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
Driven to Desperation.

Living at an out Of the way place.
remote from civilization. a family is
often driven 10 desperation In case of
accident, resulting in Burns. Cuts.
Wounds. Ulcers, etc. Lay in supply
of Buklen's Arnica Salye. It's the
best on earth. 25c at Wadsworth
Drug Co
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
A Few Left.

Just few pair Of shoes left at Dal-
tons Shoe Store that will be sold be-
low cost for the next few days. Both
in ladies' and gents. l2tf
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09

Cozy home of S rooms and Sum-
mer kitchen. fences and out-houses.
screens and water pipes on lot 53xl43
In good location. This home will be
sold for $3.50 which cost 5000. In
quire at this office.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09

Lovelock is coming to the front as
one Of the greatest gypsum centers in
the United States. Ten carloads are
being shipped daily from deposit
few miles south Ct Lovelock. which is
said to have enough gypsum in sight
to keep 200 men steadily employed for
the next twenty years.
Recently the Tonopah papers de-
nounced Congressman Van Duzer for
writing letter making false claims
for the New England Tonopah Mining
Co., and which was used in a pros
pectus issued by the company. In a
few weeks, Van Duzer sent a COM
munication to the Tonopah papers
denying that he wrote letter booming
the company, or was connected with it
in any way. This week, Duncan B.
Harrison, Of the New England Co..
occupies page in the Tonopah San,
making Congressman Van Duzer out
a liar He says Van Duzer not only
wrote the letter in question. but many
additional letters regarding the mine,
in order TO accomplish its sale. and he
has the letters in the handwriting Of
the slippery Congressman.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-09-09
L. S. PRATT
PROMOTED TO
HIGH POSITION
Becomes Master Mechanic at
Sacramento, and Employees
and Citizens Extend Congra.
tulations and Good Wishes.

tulations and Good Wishes.
L. ;. Pratt commenced service
with the Southern Pacific Company
IN the railroad shops at Sacramento
as machinists apprentice In 1881,
serving the full term Of four years
before he became a journeyman
machnist.
He worked in the same shops as a
journeyman machinist for two years.
at the end of which time he was pro-
NOTED to the position Of Pit Foreman,
which ne held for seven years. and
performed the duties with such success
as to call the attention of his superior
officers to his ability and to cause his
advancement to the post Of Assistant
Master Mechanic at Wadsworth. and
where he virtually had the work and
the responsibilities Of Master Mec-
hanc.
From Asst Master Mechanic at
Wads worth, he became Master Mec-
hanc at Tucson. where he remained
nearly four years. Tucson is the
bette noir of railroad men, and four
years there has always proved more
than satisfying to any Of them. whether
Of high or low degree.
Mr. Pratt returned to Wadsworth in
1900 as Asst. Master Mechanic, Salt
Lake Division, and remained there
until last month. when he was trans
ferred to Sacramento to become
Master Mechanic at that point.
Master Mechanic Pratt now has
charge of the largest plants in the
motive, power and machinery depart
ment of the Southern Pacific Co.:
a position Of great responsibility. a
position carrying with it the superin-
tendence Of several thousand men and
their work, a position which requires
great skill and the requisite brain
power to manage and control men,
machinery and money in great num-
bers and quantity.
During his residence in Wadsworth
for so many years, we have had the
opportunity to know and to become
we'll acquainted with Mr.. Pratt as a
citizen and as a Southern Pacific
official.
As a citizen, he has been first-class
in every respect, performing all his
duties thoroughly and well, and making
many friends by his Straightforward
course: always ready with good advice
when required Of him, going inde-
pendently in the way he thought right
never intruding without invitation, and
never ii any way or at any time I'M
posing upon others because of his high
position,
His daughter, Miss Gladys, attended
the public schools, and was among the
most popular Of pupils with her teachers
and her classmates, making friends oil
all with whom she came in contact.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt took part in the
social life at Wadsworth, being present
always at every gathering Of interest
constantly adding TO their circle o'
acouaintances, and ever cementine
stronger the ties Of friendship by their
charming manners. They Will oe
missed by all their many friends mere
and at Sparks.