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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

II is highly probable that when the
officers school opens at Fort Leaven-
worth. Kan, and at Fortress Monroe.
Va. next September, at least four
members of the Oregon National Guard
win be recommended for the course OF
instruction, Adjutant- General w. f..
Finer. OF the state guard, has been no.
titled by the war department that a
limited number Of officers will be re-
ceived from the various state militia
organizations. The instruction OF Of
fcers of guard regiments at the regular
army schools is made possible under
the provisions of the Dick law. The
opportunity of studying at Leaven-
worth was offered Major Baker last
fall but was not accepted,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

County Clerk Clinton yesterday
granted marriage license 10 two local
Chinese residents. Go Fook King and
Thin Foong Dee. who were later mar
ried according TO the approved Ameri-
can fashion by Justice OF the Peace
Goodman. The bride is 20 years Of
age. The couple were married some
months ag, according TO Chinese cus-
toms. and decided recently to have the
ceremony re-eEacted 10 as to comply
with the laws Of this country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

According 10 Portland members of
the BARRIERS union. an appeal will be
taken to the supreme court in the
case against II. l.. Briggs. The state
board OF barber examiners is instru-
mental in having the case carried up
to the higher court. This is the result
Of decision rendered Monday in the
state circuit court by Judge George,
who declared the law creating a state
commission for the regulation OF the
barber business TO be invalid. Mr.
Leabo, business agent of the BARRIERS
union, said: I'VE believe the act
creating the state barber commission
is constitutional. and for this reason
It has been decided to carry the case
up to the supreme court"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

Rev. A. O. n. Rydauist. OF Rock
Island. H., has accepted the call ex-
tended TO him by the First Lutheran
church. OF Astoria, to be iss pastor,
Mr.. Rydquist 10 completing his theo-
logical studies and can not come be-
fore July. He 10 not stranger In
Astoria. an he spent II months here
two years ago az acting pastor Of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

Rev. II. II. Brown. the new pastor
for the First Presbyterian church Of
Astoria, WAS received at meeting OF
tho Portland presbytery yesterday AZ.
ternoon ae o'clock in the First Pres
pytsrian church OF Portland. DR..
Brown is from Florence. Wis, and
came west about a month ago to take
charge OF his new work. After the
meeting OF the presbytery last night.
Rev. Henry Narcotic was installed as
pastor OF Westminster church. East
Tenth and weidier streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

Deeds we're died for record yesterday
under the terms of which Frank N.
Warren and wife transferred to the
Astoria Abstract. Title a Trust Com
pany all Of their holdings in the First
Extension to warrenton. The consid.
GRAFTON was stipulated as $4,000, An
other deed was flied under the terms Of
which the company transfers the same
property TO Mary T.. Smith. wife of
Walter c. Smith. for $1,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

q. Y. Harry. state commissioner for
the Lewis and Clark fair. win leave
for Ut. Louis Monday 70 superintend
the erection of the Oregon building q,
the Missouri exposition. The remain
der OF the material for "old Fort ciat-
sop" Will be started tonight for st.
Louis. and according to present
schedule, will arrive In time to arrange
for work upon Mr.. Harry's appearance
In st. Louis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

Rev. Oscar ostrom announces that
be viii conduct farewell saryices 10
the First Presbyterian church the Sec
ond Sunday In February. After that
date he will leave Astoria for his future
held. There win be no services the
next two Sundays. M Mr.. ostrom Is
visiting other points, Sunday school
will be held regularly. under the direc.
tion Of Miss Alma Nyiand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

Director Robinson. who has drilled
the participants for the can.ata
Esther" stated last evening that the
dress rehearsal held las. night was the
most successful which he has ever wit.
messed. In view Of the fact that Mr..
Robinson has conducted many amateur
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

failed thus far TO repair the damage
10 Ito plant recently occurring. and the
once lights along Commercial street
were again shut OF last night. II 10
hoped ,hs repairs win DO finished 70.
day and that all the usual circuits win
be IN service tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

According 10 tho statement Just made
public by y. y. Gordon. cashier OF the
First National bank OF Astoria. the
total deposits at that institution are In
excess OF $4,000. The amount or
money on hand at the bank is In ex-
eeHs Of siss.ooo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

entertainments ail over the western
country. this statement Ia a decided
Compliment TO local talent. Yesterday
the seat sale for tonight's performance
commenced at orifin's. and BY the
noon hour nearly the entire sheet was
sold. There VIM doubtless be packed
houses tonight and tomorrow night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

l.. A. segar was arrested yesterday
by Sheriff Linville and today viii be
examined as to hia sanity. segar Ia
30 years OF age and m ironworker.
He IL laboring under tho hailucination
that some one 10 trying TO kill him,
ssegar's father resides at Seaside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28
LocaI BrevItIeS.

The meeting Of hePush Club set for
last nigh. was postpond until next
Wednesday night. a. which time Presi-
den. carnahan win announce his com.
mittees for the year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

perfectly conducted dress rehearsal
that he ever attended, and he has been
passing up and down the earth. hard
In hand with Queen Esther. for 10. these
many years. The curtain win rise on
the first act Of the cantata at . O'Clock
sharp. and II IL earnestly requested by
the managing ladies that the audience
VIII be In the seats at that hour. In
order that the performance may not be
interrupted by late arrivals. A notable
acquisition has been gained at the last
hour. VIII c. Hoyt, who has for the
past year been associated with Mr..
Robinson In the production OF queen
Esther arrived In the city Sunday and
will assist In staging the cantata. The
young man possesses a truly wonderful
baritone voice and win DO special work
at both tho performances. His solos
will be introduced between the acts.
This new feature In being looked for-
ward 70 with keen interest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

The Astoria Electric Company has
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-28

The members Of the public property
committee OF the council expected a
protest would follow their selection Of
the foot OF Third street as city dump
ing ground and were not surprised In
consequence. However. they feel that
the complaint is not just one. for the
reason that the people living in the
neighborhood win not be seriously In
convenienced. The talk Of protesting
10 the government officiais against
throwing garbage In the river is abb
surd. for the reason that the govern
ment has no jurisdiction inside the.
harbor lines. The property belongs to
the city and the council may do with
II as 1t sees At. 1t is thought prob
able several remonstrances against the
proposed dumping ground will be pre-
sented 10 the council Monday night.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
WOODFORD

Harley Rowles has returned from a
visit in Keene. n. H., and vicinity.
Mrs j. r, Hathaway is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Brandigan at Buskirks
n. Y.
Elmer Shultz has gone to Whining
ton to work for his uncle, John Gleas-
on, this summer.
George Donnelly of Boston is pass
ing few days with his brother, Ed
ward Donnelly.
George Blake of Southeastville has
been in the city two days this week.
George never was here before.
There will be fireworks in the even
ing of the 4th. Picnic at Parson
Scott's in the afternoon.
Edward Scott and wife of New York
are here for short sojourn.
Elmer Dinwiddie and Raymond Hig-
gins caught a big silver eel recently.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
MANCHESTER

The Equinox base ball team will
play its first game of the season with
the auditing department of the Rut-
land railroad office Monday afternoon
DR. Clark Burnham joined his family
at 'Elmo'er" last Thursday.
Prof A. G. Garfield of Ann Harbor
is at N. M. Canfeld's.
Miss Luella Goldsmith of Benning-
ton is the guest of Miss Louise T. Pur-
dy.
Hiram and Harrington Walker, sons
of j. H. Walker of Detroit, who with
his family is at the Equinox house for
the summer, will sail on Monday for
Europe.
Principal John +. Colburn of Burr
and Burton Seminary will deliver a
poem next week at the centennial CON-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at the university
of Vermont from which he was grad
uate in 1896.
J. K. Batchelder darlington states
that the reports, going the round OF
the state press to the effect that he is
candidate for states attorney, are en-
tirely without foundation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
tiikk61(k tRIEFS
News OF theLTown and village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News OF theLToyvn and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
a. a. The interstate league, consisting OF
Granville, Fairhaven and Glens Falls,
has been formed and the games for
the season are now scheduled. The
teams representing each of these towns
are evenly matched and good base
ball is assured,
G. f. Stevens and family. Mr. and
Mrs Frank Morgan have arrived at
their summer home in the Downs dis
trict where they win remain through
the summer.
Misses Irene Honiker and Rose Be-
Isle are the guests of friends in Hoo
sick.
Charles A. Pierce OF Northampton,
and brother William of Greenfield
were here this morning, calling on old
friends. They were on their way to
Manchester where the former will at
tene q reunion Of his former company
C Of the 14th Vermont to be held to-
day.
The marriage Of Alonzo HARBOUR to
Miss Katherine Gray took place at
the Congregational parsonage Friday
Afternoon. After short wedding trip
they will reside here.
In the Northern league games Friday,
Burlington defeated Plattsburg score
20 to 3. This puts Burlington and
the Hyphens, otherwise Montpelier
Barre tie for second place.
Superintendent Varney will be at
his Office in the Graded School Build.
ing Tuesday, July 5th from o toll A.
NJ. TO meet conditioned pupils and their
parents. Examinations viii be given
for entrance into Grammer grades
and High SchoolThursday and Friday,
Sept. 1st and End. These
are open to all who wish to take them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
CARROLL-SHEA.
Employee of B. & NJ. R. R. Married in Syra-
cuse Wednesday.

Employee Of B. & M. K. K. Married In Syra-
cuss Wednesday.
The marriage of Edward Carroll
who is connected with the Boston and
Maine service at North Bennington,
to Miss Anna Shea took place in st
Johns Catholic church in Syracuse,
N. Y, Wednesday.
Rev Father Donigan otficiated. He
was assisted by Masters William,
Charles and Francis Coombs, neph-
ews OF the bride, the latter acting as
ring bearer. The church decorations
we're quite elaborate. The attendance
of relatives and friends was large.
The bride wore a gown of white taffeta
silk with lace trimmings, picture hat,
and carried shower bouquet of sweet
peas.
The bridesmaid was Miss Maud
Williams of Oswego, the best man be-
ing John Carroll, brother of the groom
Following the ceremony was recep-
ton and supper at the home of the
brides sister.
Mr. and Mrs Carroll are expected at
North Bennington this afternoon and
will occupy rooms at the hotel for the
present.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
LEFT MONEY
TO THEHOME
Barnet Man Remembered
Soldiers Home in Will.
He WAS NOT A SOLDIER
Sum Is Only $500 but It May
fOrm.a NecleuS for
More.
HE WAS NOT A SOLDIER

By the terms OF the viii of S. r.
Gillfalen recently deceased of Barnet
a legacy of $500 has been left to the
Vermont Soldiers home and George
p. Blair the executor of the will has
written to Superintendent Hannon of
the Soldiers home stating that he IS
ready to pay it over TO the proper
officer. AS far as can be learned the
doner was never a soldier. 1t is the
frstlegacy that the home ever had
left to it and probably will form the
nucleus of some fund to be devoted to
some special pur poses.
The charges at the home for the
quarter ending June 30 were; admitted
4, re. admitted 7, discharged 4, drop
ped 8, died 4, average present daily II,
average present and absent IS. The
morning report for June 30, showed
81 present for duty, 20 in the hospital;
absent without leave. ,; total present
and absent 50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
MAY BOYCOTT
AT. MARBLE
Threats of Unions against the
Proctor Company.

Rutland, Jnly l. Contrary to eX-
pectations il is not anticipated that
there will be an immediate strike of
the marble workers and cutters employ
ed by the Vermont Marble Co., the
Rutland Florence Marble Co., the
Columbian Marble Quarrying Co., and
several smaller local plants as the re-
suits OF the failure of the marble Off
cials to answer the demands for day
of nine hours and the recognition of
union principles.
Through national labor officials the
local marble workmen made pro-
position to the employees requesting
an answer July l itsbeing intimated
that a failure to answer would be the
signal to quit
The marble officials are reticent
and inclined not to make an answer
to demand. Three thousand workmen
are affected and strike such as has
been anticipated would tie up all the
Rutland county marble industries.
is stated unless the companies com
ply with the mems demands that marble
will be placed IN the unfair list by
union men all over the country who
will refuse to handle the marble or
work on any job where it is used.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
HUDSON.COLE.
Bennington Young Man weds Rensselaer,, N.
Y. Young Lady.


The Hudson Cole wedding, occurring
at Rensselaer, on Thursday evening at
O'Clock, was very pleasant but quiz
ct affair. Many friends of the groom,
who has lived in Bennington during
his boyhood and who is very highly
esteemed, and whose future will be
watched with interest, were present,
among them the father, mother ana
sister of Mr. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs VIM
Barrett, the Sibley sisters, Lester II.
Nichols and Mr. Houghton. Mrs Eu-
gene Stevens, whose home is here, was
maid of honor and Mr. Morse best man.
Beautiful roses were scattered about
the rooms. About 45 guests were
present. The bride has many friends
in Bennington. She was tastefully at
tired in cream color. The wedding
gifts were many and appropriate and
all went merry as marriage bell.
The wedding trip was to be to Bur-
lington, Queen City of Vermont, where
anniversary exercises are being held
In connection wi hU. V. M. commence
ment, where Mr. Hudson was few
years ago a graduate. And thus we
leave them to journey together amid
life's sunshine and shadows down the
river of time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
A WOMAN
HORSE THIEF
Smooth Trick on a Rutland
Liveryman.
HORSE NOT RECOVERED
After Several Efforts She Got
a Horse from John DurVin
and Departed.
HORSE NOT RECOVERED

Rutland, July 2.-One of the smooth
est schemes for horse stealing ever
used in this section was worked on q
local liveryman this week by wo-
man. No trace of the woman or rig
can be found although both have been
gone several days.
The name of the woman is not known
Papers found in the room occupied by
her bear the name of Skiftington. She
came to the city Saturday night hired
a room on Willow street. She was
seen with short, thick set man Sun
day and gave out that he was her
brother. They went to the street rail-
way park at Lake Bomoseen Sunday
afternoon and she returned to this city
alone about midnight.
Monday morning she went success
sively to three livery stables and ask
ed for rig to 60 to West Rutland.
She was asked to pay in advance and
upon refusing was told she could not
have the rig. She then went to John
Dervin's sta bic on Willow street and
was given bay horse hitched to
top carriage. The woman took the rig
about IL O'Clock Monday mornin g
and up to last night had not been seen
nor heard of since.
Deputy Sheriff Fisk has been work.
ing on the case. He found that she
drove into Fair Haven between and 3
O'Clock Monday afternoon. Then she
disappeared as completely as though
the earth had opened and swall owed
her with the rig. 1t is thought she met
the man whom she was with Sunday
and they have turned off the main
road and driven into New York state,
through the small towns below White
hall. The woman was between As and
so years old. She left valise con-
tanning some old soiled clothes at the
room and some valueless papers at
the place where she stopped.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
ARLINGTON.

Miss Anna McAuley Jeturned We'd
nesday from a few weeks visit in
Schenectady.
Miss Mabel Rogers is at home again
for the summer.
Miss Harriet Billings of New York
city, former resident of the town is
at the darlington" for few days.
Miss Dorothy Garfield attended a
wedding Wednesday evening at Schen-
ectady acting as maid of honor.
Mr. and Mrs E. C. Woodwork return
ed on Tuesday from their trip to st
Louis.
A party Of: young people enjoyed a
drive on Tuesday to Glaustenbury.
They took their lunch but spent most
of the day driving coming home by the
way Of South SALISBURY.
C. A. Adams OF Adams is at his
fathers for few days.
News has been received of the death
of Mrs Frank r. Shaw (nee Ida White)
of Adams. Mr. and Mrs Shaw we're
former residents.
The towns people are very sorry to
lose Mr. and Mrs James Mcintyre from
the town. They have moved to
Dandy.
News has been received of the death
of Mrs H. E. Garfield at her sons
home in Rutland. The inlerment will
be at the cemetary near st james
church on the arrival of the Saturday
noon train.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
They Fail Observe the Many Causes for Happiness Their Every
A FITTING TRIBUTE.
A Few AppFsciativc Words Relative to the Late
Mrs Partridge.

Seldom, if ever, has our community
been so shocked as by the report thai
reached us on Wednesday morning,
elling of the death of DR. Mary Par
fridge in Burlington, Vt. DR. Par
fridge is we'll known in Bennington;
she needs no eulogy. Her long and
ever successful years of the practice of
medicine succeeding those of her de-
ceased husband, giving herself so con
scientiously to the work, sacrificing
social life to such an extent and allow
ing the work to engross her so much.
This after time told upon her health
and for the past six years she has
been a silent sufferer. Notwithstand-
ing this, she was ever thoughtful of
others, always willing to respond with
helpful suggestions, often found in at
tendance upon the poor, when she knew
remuneration was improbable, ever
providing necessary clothing she had
prepared for the needy ones She has
been known and loved in this commun-
ity and the sorrow is universal The
family have the sympathy OF large
circle OF sincere mourners. They lay
her away today in the family lot IN
Charlotte, Vt.
Mrs f. L. Nichols.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
FROZEN TO DEATH IN ALASKA
]. j. Smith, Of Barre, Learns Of the Fate Of
His Son, Fred.

Barre, July III. j. Smith of this
city, received intelligence this morn
ing of the death of his son, Fred j.
Smith, at Norton. Bay, Alaska,
through letter inserted in a Boston
paper written to Superintendent Pierce
of the Boston police, stating that
Smith and a companion, George II.
Woodruff, a native of Machias, Me-,
had been found frozen to death April
,, 1904, by Thomas Moon and three
EXquimauX.
The letter was written to notify any
relatives of Smith, who owns some un-
prospected land near Norton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
EAST ARLINGTON

Miss Mary Shepard has returned
from Bennington.
Mrs V. H. Griffith is home from Ben
nington
Mr. and Mrs Morton Grant have re-
turned from the conventions in Rut-
land and Montpelier, where he had
been as delegate.
Old potatoes still selling at Sl.OO,
eggs Is cts. Weather catching" for
farmers and pleasure seekers.
Mrs Watson and family of New York
city are settled in "Northview" for
the summer,
Miss Allen of Rockland, Maine, is
a guest of Miss Mabel Woodwork,
Both young ladies went with a party
from the other village, on Tuesday,
for a drive to Glastonbury.
The baseball team that went from
here to Dorset Corners on Thursday
had to get beaten to the tune of II to
I. They report fine drive and an
excellent dinner at the Barrows house.
1t is said that a team from Hoosick
Falls will appear in town the fourth
for caInbat on the Lawrence playing
grounds
L. A. Buck and family have gone to
Springfield for "a weeks vacation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
shake into Ye ur Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t
cures painful, smarting, nervous feet
and ingrowing nails, and instantly
makes the sting out Of corns aud bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Aliens Foot Ease
makes tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t
is certain cure for sweating, csllous
and bot, tired, aching feet. Try it
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stores, 25c. Don't accept any substi-
tute. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
Timely and Valuable Suggestions.

Many people, especially women, who
lead closely confined domestic lives,
suffer from what in general terms is
called nervousness. Among all
forms of treatment none has even APP
preached in success the intelligent use
of DR. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy, Of Ronduut, N. Y, which pro-
notes an easy and natural action of
the digestive organs and impsrts tone
to the nervous system.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
FRANKLIN COUNTY TICKET.
County Convention Made It's Nomination There
Yesterday.


Yesterday.
st tAlbans, July AT the Franklin
county Republican convention held
here yesterday the following nomina-
tions were made:
For senators-C. S. Parkerof Mont
gomery and Cyrus A. Hawley of Fair
fax.
For assistant judges-Richard
Smith of Enosburgh and Edward A.
Chittenden of st Albans City.
For judge of probate-Otis ~ Kel-
ton of ST Albans City.
For states attorney-Warren r.
Austin of st Albans City.
For sheriff Barney F. Kelley OF S5
Albans City.
For high bailiff-George E. Stebbins
of Sheldon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
Collins N. Graves a Member Of the Executive
Committee,

Montpelier, July l.--At the close of
the republican state convention yes
terday afternoon a meeting of the re-
publican state league was held when
he following officers were chosen
President, James F. Hooker of
Brattleboro; vice president, Fred d.
Thompson of st Johnsbury; secretary,
r. S. Hayes of Bellows Falls; treasur-
er, A. H. Sargent of Barre.
Collins M. Graves was chosen men,
Der of the executive committee from
Bennington county.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-02
Notice

Owing to the serious illness of Mrs
A. B. Valentine and Mrs Scott, all
Fourth of July noise and explosives
should be kept off Valentine street,
north of Main street, and Pleasant
street east of School. All persons are
requested to take notice as the physic-
ians think it is of the utmost impor-
tance.
Frank E. Battles,
Village President