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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
DORSET.

A church supper was served in the
vestry Thursday evening,
A millinery social will be given by
the Grange in school hall Thursday
evening. The ladies are requested to
bring hats with material for trim
mings. The admission will be 10 cents.
Refreshments will be served.
John A. Eagleson, of New York, is
here looking over his summer home
and making needed repairs.
Ira A. H. Glover and Miss Christine
West were in Rutland Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs George E. Sexton spent
Sunday in Manchester.
Miss Kathryn Brennan and Miss
Helen Barrows we're in Rutland Sat
urday.
The following are the officers of the
base ball association: President, h
d Campbell; vice-president, Samuel
Barrows; secretary and treasurer,
Burr Phillips; manager, William G
Barrows; captain, Fred w. Sheldon
In the absence of the pastor Nollin
Sykes read a sermon Sunday morning.
George Lawrence Of Manchester was
in town Tuesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
To Rent. Until PaidFor.

Our annual sale of secondhand
or gans is now in progress, and we
offer one hundred, at prices ranging
from $40 to $50, including the Estey,
M ason & Hamlin, Carpenter, Bridge
port, George Woods, Kimball, and
other kinds. These organs
have been thoroughly repaired and
are in first class condition; most of
them as good las new. We warrant
them for five years. Write for de-
scription and prices while the assart.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

1t is stated by Superintendent Cliff
ford of the Woodbury. Granite COM
pany in Bethel, that the few days
strike of the men in the shop, which
was declared off Wednesday, will cost
that company $4,000. 1t seems to have
been foolish part of business on the
part of few hotheads running the
Bethel branch of the union. A clause
in. the agreement of the Woodbury.
Granite company provided that there
would be no strikes or lockouts pend
ing any trouble until they were referred
to arbitration. This the strikers did
not attempt to do, but walked right out
of the shop.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
UNKNOWN ASSASSIN
SHOT JAS. MCGRATH
McGrath Was on Duty in Dark
Section and Was Killed
from Ambush.

Burlington, May 13:S-The city is in
state of excitement this morning over
the shooting about 7:3O o'clock last
evening of James McGrath, one of the
| night policemen soon after he entered
upon his night duties. The scene of
the crime was on the corner of Main
and Battery streets, one of the darkest
spots in the city. The man who COM
mitted the murder Immediately after
ran down to the lumber yard and
escaped He has not been captured
McGrath was taken to his home, but
died on the way.
There was one eyewitness to the
crime, Joachim Labarge, who saw
every detail from a window in his
home at 20 Main street. He said that
he saw McGrath and strange man
walk up from the lumber yard together
about 7.20 O'Clock. They came up the
middle of Main street, and we're en-
gagged in conversation, When OPP
posite Labarge's house, which is the
second one below Battery street, they
stopped and faced each other
Suddenly the stranger pulled re-
volver from his pocket and directing
it point blank toward McGrath fired
two shots. OF course both took effect,
as the pistol was not two feet from
McGrath's chest. The policeman
staggered and attempted to walk to-
ward Richards boat shop on the cor
ner.
The stranger started to walk about
10 feet and fired at the unfortunate
McGrath again. He then ran toward
the lumber yard, and wheeling about
took one last shot, which is believed
to have went wide. He then disappear
ed in the lumber yard. McGrath then
fell, never uttering a sound
The sound of the shots naturally at
tracted attention, and very soon
large crowd assembled at the spot.
The ambulance was telephoned for,
also DR. McSweeney. Everything pos
sible was done for McGratb, but the
murderer's aim had been too true, and
he died before reaching the hospital.
McGrath's beat lay in the region
between Main and College streets, one
of the darkest spots in the city. The
entire police force was on the spot
soon after the crime had been com
mitted, and ransacked every nook and
corner for the assassin, but without
avail.
McGrath was about 40 years of age,
and leaves ID wife and three children.
Frank Drake, a soldier, was ar
rested about 10 o'clock, having been
found in hiding in the lumber yards.
He is held pending an investigation.
Word was also received from Yer
gennes that man answering the de-
scription of the murderer, left the
train at that point last evening, and
went to Basin Harbor. Chief Rus
sell telephoned to have the man held,
and Vergennes officers have started
after him.
An investigation of McGrath's body
was made by Drs McSweeney and F.
E. Clark, and it was found that three
bullets had taken effect, although only
one would have proved fatal.
Frank Lavallee, night watchman in
a lumber yard, saw cGrath and the
stranger walking through the lumber
yard just before the shooting. MIR
overheard the man that was
with the officer say that he would not
i' go back to the post " The officer
lold him that he had better go back
any trouble. The officer had
nia hand or tIea othar, mania obo,,1dar
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., n. Y,
May 13.-Chief Of Police Heil5e last
night saw well dressed stranger alight
from a midnight train. He asked
where Miss Helen Gould resided. 81
came all the way from Philadelphia to
marry Miss Could" said the stranger.
He was locked up and gave his name
as Charles c. Yoste. He said he came
from n prominent family and that he
would sue the police department If
Miss Gould rejected him for not meet
ing her. He had 5000 with him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
HORSE ON SIDEWALK.
Plate Glass Windows at Drysdas's Had Narrow
Escape Today.

George Fl. Chandler's horse became
frightened this morning, opposite Gull
liton's store on Gage st, and started
to distribute the contents of the wagon
along the street. The driver had just
left his seat when without any APP
parent cause, the animal broke into q
run.
Being unable to make the turn into
North street, the horse brought up
against an iron post, and was thrown
to the sidewalk in front of the plate
glass windows at Drysdale's. As a
result very little damage was done
aside from a broken shaft and few
cuts on the horse.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

PARIS, May ia balloon belong
ing to the we'll known aeronaut, Cap
tain Suroouf, cIme down in the Place
d'Aumesnil. and the wind drove it into
the narrow entrance of a street A
moment later it came in contact with
the side of a house. A tiage issued
from the envelope, and then a violent
explosion followed the sheets Of flame
from which penetrated the open win
dows Of the building Eight occu-
pants Of the house were burned or
otherwise injured two of them dan
gerously. The aeronauts were not
hurt, The explosion caused a panic
among the crowd watching the de-
scent.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
PicLeting AdIudged Illegal.

CHICAGO, May 13. - Twenty three
members of the Brass Workers un-
ion who We're fined and sent to jail
by Judge Jesse Holdom for picketing
the plant of the Kellogg Switchboard
and Supply company have lost their
appeal case. 1t is held that the union
members are guilty of illegal conspira-
cy and must pay the penalties inflicted
by Judge HOldom
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

j. A. GuIledge of Verbena, Ala,
was twice in the hospital from a
severe case of piles causing "a tumors.
After doctors. and all remedies failed,
Bucklen's Arnjca Salve quickly arrest
ed further Inflammation and cured
him. 1t conquers aches and kills pain.
25c, at o. f, Gibson Druggist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
Jerome A,ter Gamblers scaIps.

NEW YORK, May 13.-Never was
man more surprised than was Jesse
Lewisohn when one Of Mr.. Jerome's
detectives placed subpoena in his
hand at the Morris park race track.
1t had been his idea, as it was that Of
many others, that the district attor-
neys first act under the law Just pass
ed would be to arrest a keeper of
gambling house and then to summon
those whom he wanted as witnesses.
Mr.. Lewisohn viii be asked to reveal
what he knows of the happenings in
Cmfields gambling house, and it is
believed he VIII be questioned about
other places as we'll 1t is probable,
too, that in the next few days other
men Of wealth will be asked to appear
and answer some embarrassing Ques-
tiOnS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
Fire nt ArmouT's SOAP Works.

CHICAGO, May 13.-The plant Of the
Armour Soap works here was destroy
ed by fire last night, causing a loss
of 100000 The fire was for a time
exceedingly hard to subdue, and before
IT was under control a number OF
frame buildings in the neighborhood
Of the factory were slightly damaged.
A number Of people were hurt in a
panic that took place in the crowd
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
FUNERAL THIS MORNING
Body of the Late Margaret Stewart Laid To
Rest at the Center.

The funeral of the late Miss Margaret
Stewart was held this morning from
st Francis de Sales church. There
was large attendance many being
present from out of town.
Rev A. j. Barron conducted the
services. The bearers were James
Morrissey, Nicholas Morrissey, John
Leahy, james Leahy, Michael Leahy
and Patrick Stewart. The intermeLt
was at the Bennington center cemetary.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
he Fishing Spring Regon-Ful
Farm Tools For Sale.

One Wood moving machine, foot
cut; Johnston horserake, l Johnston
corn binder, 10th Century manure
spreader. All new but will be sold at
a sacrifice. Also TWO harrows and
three cultivators.
Mrs j. H. Daley,
North Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
SET SHED ON FIRE.

Home of E. S. Harris Had Narrow Escape This
Afternoon.
Children playing with matches set
fire to a shed on Emory S. Earris'
premises on Division street early this
afternoon. An alarm was rung in
from box 3S. The fire was put out
with few pals of water before much
damage was done.
Chief Engineer Buss states that the
reason the truck was not out was be-
cause the team was down below the
Soldiers Home at work and not be
cause of any fault on the part OF the
driver.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

TIyO LET. Desirable tenement house, No.
3is Pleasant ST., next door west of Olin
SCOTS residence. Has steam heating, bath
room, etc. Plenty of rooms conveniently ar
ranged. Rent $500, Inquire ut Oun SCOTS
office. lOtt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

VXTANTED.-Ironers at wright's Laundry,
w 7lO Main st. los
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

TINO RENT.-Rooms to rent on South ST.,
J. furnished or unfinished. Pleasant To-
cation for summer visitors. Barn connected
with house. Apply to 224 South St. Mrs e. A.
Jewett. lCiu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

JITANTED. Boy to run bootblaclS stand.
w Must be reliable and steady II to l6
years of age. Fine chance for the summer.
McGurk's barber shop.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
BUSINESS EXCHANGE

TOR SALE-A few more bushels of seed
IL corn, Harris Mammoth Long Flint and
Friend, both rOwed. Selected and
braided. SOC per peck sheled. Geo f. Davis,
VT, near Haines Corners. lOs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

rN f. OUINN-Veterinary Surgeon and Dent
i II. ist once, W. j. Phalen's Stable, Tele-
phone No. 1915,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

VTTANTED.-YOung man II to IS years Of
w age to learn the printers trade. Good
opening for an intelligent industrious boy.
Apply at the Banner office, forenoon or evening
only. 2S
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13
Weather Forecast.
Showers tonight and Saturday.
Notice..

lewis ]. carpenisr ths piano, laper
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

UTANTED.-By lady, position as nurse or
w care of an invalid. 603 Main ST. Good
references given. %
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

T1OR sALE.-40 wagons Of all descriptions:
ID 30 sets Of harness. single aud aepeIe -
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

VITANTED.-Maple Syrup, and Sugar. Ad
w dress w. K. Barnes Jr., 1882 Broad ST..
Providence, X. l.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-13

NOR sALE.--Gents' Bicycle, In frs class
II order, cheap; 1i3 Pleasant st. 10000
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
NEW BATTLESHIP
LAUNCHED TODAY
Ii Was the onnecticut,-When Com.
pIeted Will Be the Most Pow.
erfuI War Ship AfIoat.

New York, Sept. 29.-The Connecti-
cut, sister battleship to the Louisiana,
was successfully launched here at the
navy yard at 11:16 o'clock Nthis
morning. The Connecticut was built
in the government yards under govern
ment supervision, while the Louisiana
was built by private individuals at the
ship yard at Newport News, Virginia.
The construction of both ships has
been watched with keen interest, as 1t
was recognized as test of the govern
ment to cope with private enterprise.
Much depends upon this competition
of construction, for if the Connecticut
is completed before the Louisiana,
then most of the government ship
building will be done by the govern
ment. The Connecticut, when finish
ed, will be the finest and most power,
full vessel in the American navy and
will rank with the, most powerful bat
tleships of foreign navies. Notwith-
standing the fact that a new plant had
to be created, the Connecticut is but
eight per cent behind the Louisiana,
although laid down two months later.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
SANTA FE is
PROSPERING
Annual Report Shows Increase in
Gross and Net Earnings-Loss
Due to Coal Strikes.

New York, Sept 29.-The report of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail-
way Company for the year ending
June 80, shows that gross earnings
were $6S,171,200, an increase of $780,.
S02, and operating expenses s42,222,-
012, an increase of s3,7S4,922, leaving
net earnings of $25,949,167 an increase
of s2,035,SSO.
The report sets forth that the ex-
penditures during the year chargeable
to capital account for the construction
and acquisition of additional railways,
equipment and other properties, and
for improvements amounted to $14,
553, ,7S0, and that $3,000,000 was charg-
ed to profit and loss and written off the
property accounts in respect of better
ments, improvements, equipment and
discount on bonds. President Ripley
points out that the revenue was favor
ably affected by the substantial in
crease in the citrus fruit crop of Cali
fornia, by small increase in the cot
ton movement from Texas and the In
dian Territory and by large increases
in the movement of general merchan-
disc and lumber.
Against these increases there was a
loss of revenue from coal and coke
tonnage. Mr.. Ripley makes the follow
reference to the strike of coal miners
in Colorado and New Mexico:
con November 9, 1908, occurred a
strike of coal miners in Colorado and
New Mexico, which closed the mines
and is estimated to have cost your
company, in loss of tonnage and en-
hanced cost of fuel, not less than ST.
100000 net"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
THEY WILL
STAND PAT
For Andrews and Poll Every RepibIi.
can Vote In Eddy County-Ro-
dey Advised Not to Run.

Special to the New Mexican.
Carlsbad, N. M, Sept. 29.-Upon be-
ing advised from Santa Fe that Dele
gate B. s. Rodeyfwas considering the
question Of running as an Independent
Republican candidate for delegate to
the 59th Congress, and had as yet ar
rived at no decision, the Republican
Central Committee of Eddy County tel
egraphed him, urging that he not
make the race but accept the situation
and the result of the Albuquerque Con-
vention, as all good and loyal Republi-
cans should. The Republicans of Ed
dy County are for w. H. Andrews, reg
ular nominee, and will give him every
Republican vote that can be polled.
The present situation has infused new
life and energy in the Republicans of
Eddy County and strong Republican
club has been organized here. A full
ticket will be nominated by the Coun-
ty Convention o7be held here on Octo-
Der 5. Fullen, Pratt, Coburn and
Richey have been elected as delegates
to represent Eddy County at the Legis-
lative District Convention at Roswell
on the 1st OF. October, which will NOM
mate a candidate for this legislative
district. They will attend in person.
Should Delegate Rodey take the fatal
and foolish step of running independ
ent, the Republicans of southeastern
New Mexico will work all the harder
to roll up the largest vote possible for
Senator Andrews. They are RepuBli-
cans and do not propose to allow any
personal or local grievances to inter-
fere with Republican success.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
ARE BUYING
WESTERN WHEAT
Agents Of Chicago Grain Firm Have
Purchased 100000 in Ore.
gon and Washington.

San Francisco, Calf. Sept 29.-Ac-
cording to the Examiner, agents of a
Chicago grain firm are here buying
wheat for the eastern market. 1t is
said 100000 bushels of wheat have
been bought in Oregon and Washing
ton for shipment east and that S,000,-
chased in those states by eastern buy
ers for shipment east by rail- "These
western purchases of wheat" one
agent is quoted as saying. Cannot af-
feet the Chicago grain market. There
and the purchases on the Pacific coast
are simply to supply the urgent de-
mand for eastern millers."
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
COMMENTS FROM
ENGLISH PRESS
Pail Mall Gazette Says Railroad Acct
dents Are Too Common in
United States.

London. Sept 29.-The recent rail-
road accidents in the Unietd States
are attracting no little comment in
England. The Pail Mall Gazette says !:
".They are far too common in America,
especially of late. The fact that it is
a large country with plenty of room
for them to happen in. is not sufficient
to explain the cause of them. Probab.
ly the fundamental cause is the hasty
and imperfect construction of the
lines. makeshift arrangements for saw
ing time. and the general rush of q
strenuous life.'
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
0YAMA'S ARMY
TAKES DA PASS
This Was a Strategic Point Held BY
kuropatkin Near Mukden and is
an important Victory For Jap
dnese---Next Battle at Mukden.

The Japanese have again resumed
the offensive and today's dispatches in
dicate sharp fighting may soon be ex-
pected southeast of Mukden. st. Pc
tersburg hears that the Japanese have
taken Da Pass, a strategic point in the
mountain range about fOrty-five miles
southeast of Mukden. Several other
passes are now in their hands. 1t is
believed in St. Petersburg that Kuro-
patkin is withdrawing his forces to
a less rugged country to the northwest
of Mukden, where he may decide to
give battle. Japan has amended her
conscription regulation in manner
which will increase her fighting force
by about 100000 men. A scheme of a
divisional organization, particulars of
which are not made public, is also con-
templated.
Amendment to Conscription Act.
Toxic, Sept. 29.-An emergency Or
dinance amending the army conscrip-
tion law was gazetted today. 1t ex-
tends the service of the second re-
serves from five to ten years and abol-
ishes the distinction between the first
and second reserve conscripts. The
reserves will be retired at the age of
81 years.
Japanese Capture Da Pass.
St. Petersburg, Sept. 29.-News re-
ceived here from Mukden says the jap
anese have assumed the offensive
and have captured Da Pass. This is
not actually confirmed but the gener-
al staff thinks it likely that it is cor-
rect. The Russians, it is said, evac-
uated the pass without any serious re-
sistance. Da Pass or Ia Pass, mean
ing great pass, is situated about forty
five miles southeast of Mukden and is
the same distance northeast of Liao
Yang. 1t is about twenty-five miles
south of the Hun River. The Japan
ese attacked Da Pass, which was occu-
pied by the troops of Generals Misk-
chenko and Samsonoff on September
"a, but according to dispatches from
Harlnn were twice repulsed. Several
other passes Of the Da range are also
in the hands of the Japanese. Kuro-
patkin is evidently drawing his forces
to less mountainous country north
westward, where he may decide to give
battle. In the meantime, sharp fight
ing is regarded as imminent south
east of Mukden, whence the Japanese
are expected to deliver their main at
tack, a flank movement from the west
being of second importance.
Will Greatly Increase Army.
Toxic, Sept. 29.-At the foreign Of
flee today it was stated, that the new
conscription regulations will augment
the available Japanese fighting force
by about 100000 men.
Beginning Of Clean Sweep.
St Petersburg. Sept. 29.-Prince Pc
ter Syiatopolk Mirsky assumed active
direction as Minister of the Interior to-
day. 1t is already apparent there will
be almost a. clean sweep of the old
Won Plheve regime.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
GERMAN RULER
In GOOD HEALTH
Reports Circulated in United States
to the Contrary are
False.

Berlin, Sept 29.-Contrary to the
reports circulated in the United States
by the News Agency yesterday, EN-
peror William is described by the
members of his suite as being in per-
feet health and speaking in a clear and
natural voice. He enjoyed his yacht
ing trip in the Mediterranean last
spring, and possibly may go there
again next year, although no deter
mination to do so has been expressed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
GAVE BIRTH TO CHILD.

Chicago, H.. Sept. pa dispatch
from New Orleans says: "Mrs. VIII
liam Homer Leavitt, formerly Miss
Ruth Bryan. daughtek of William Jen-
nings Bryan. has given birth to girl
here. Leavitt is well-known portrait
artist" *
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
MASSACRE AT
RAMSA ARMENIA
Report Received in Paris From Con-
stantinople Says Outrage
Occurred Yesterday.

Paris, Sept. 29.-The Temps this af-
ternoon publishes a dispatch from
ConstantinUple saying that private in
formation has ben received there to
the effect that the village of Ramia,
Armenia was yesterday the scenelof a
massacre of the Armenians by the
Kurds. Details are lacking.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
END IS VERY NEAR.

Worcester, Mass, Sept. Ex-senator
Hoar may possibly live through the
day, although this is considered very
doubtful by, his physicians. The morn
ing bulletin from his bedside was that
he failed perceptably during the night.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
DEMOCRATS OF
RHODE ISLAND
Met in State Convention at Providence
This Morning-No Ticket
Named as Yet.

Providence, R. l., Sept. 29.-The
Democratic state convention met here
today. Much time was spent by the
state Democratic leaders in preparing
a ticket and platform, as it is their be-
lief that Rhode Island is in the list of
doubtful states for president
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29

Keep your business ever before the
public by adv rti-ing In your home
paper. A good advertiser always has
success In any honest enterprise.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-29
HOLDING HER OWN.

Walmer Castle Kent, Sept. 29.-The
physicians bulletin issued this morn
ing says that Lady Curzon passed a
fair night and yesterdays improve,
ment is maintained.