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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
"UNDER SOUTHERN SKIES"
To Be Given in the Opera House Saturday Eve
ming, April 80.

Our theatregoers will have an op-
portunity on Saturday evening, April
30, of witnessing for the first time one
of the most successful plays of recent
years. "Under Southern Skies"
Lottie Blair Parker's delightful drama
of southern life will be presented at
the Opera house with cast of twenty
three acting people and a complete
scenic production of beautiful southern
scenes. While Under Southern
Skies is new to our city, its reputa-
tion has preceded it from the east
where for two seasons it has been play
ed to crowded houses.
Under Southern Skies" has prov
ed to be by far the most popular play
of southern life that has been written
since the great war plays, "Shenan-
doah, Held by the Enemy" and Sc
cret Service" Unlike these plays,
however, "Under Southern Skies"
does not deal with the war. The peri
cd is about 1875, and the people have
recovered in a measure from the shock
and disaster of the great rebellion.
To the young people in the play it is
only dim memory. The author has
portrayed a story that could happen
nowhere but in the south and has
drawn life-Iike pictures of southern So
cial life and hospitality. The play
has a delightful air of youthful ro-
nance and gayety that is its strongest
fascination. A Bolloween party is
introduced which is quite different
from anything ever attempted upon the
stage and it has been received every
where with the greatest laughter and
enthusiasm.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20

Burlington, April 2O:-At a meeting
of the republican state committee held
last evening it was decided to hold the
state convention at Montpelier June 30
at 10 a. m. j. w. Stewart will be
chairman. Committee on resolutions
and other officers left with chairman
of state committee and chairman of
convention.
At this convention candidates for
state affairs to be voted for in Septem-
Der, as we'll as for state electors at
large, will be put in nomination.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
PLEASING ENTERTA INN ENT
WaIloomsac Lodge Again Gives Musical Trca
to It's Friends.

Walloomsac Lodge had very pleas
lug entertainment last night, the pro-
gram was fully carried out with tn e
exception of Mrs Healy, owing to the
recent death in the family she was un-
able to be present.
The first on the program Miss Geor
gia Austin. She was followed by
Master Herbert Davenport. Miss
Lillian Newton followed and sang, n
her own pleasing manner two numbers.
Miss Jessie Potter gave two select
ions that were received with great ap
plause, Nelson Porter who has not
been heard until recently rendered
piano solo, that was we'll received.
Those who have had the pleasure OF
listening to Miss Mabel Barber before
were not at all disappointed in her
last night she sang in unusual good
voice. Miss Mary McGurk gave two
fine piano solos and last but not least
he sweet little Louise Fauley and
Margaret Mathews, Mrs Fauley pre-
sided at the piano. Doctor Daley
read in his own pleasing manner, "The
Country Girls Courtship."
The gents prize went to Josesh Bent
eel, the ladies to Mrs Ernest Lambert,
the consolation prize went to Mrs
Joseph Benzel
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPT.
Petition Filed Against Bullock Manufacturing
Co., OF Readsboro.

Co, Of Readsboro.
Burlington, April 20:-A petition in
voluntary bankruptcy was filed at
Burlington today at the Office of the
District Court by some of the creditors
of the Bullock Manufacturing Co., of
Readssoro, makers of shoe racks and
chair stock, The petitionipg creditors
and their claims are as follows; G. H.
Faulkner & Co., Readsboro, SAT, So;
M. o, Hicks, Readsboro, S170.47; Her
bert stickles, $l7O.47; Victor Agostoni,
Wilmington $95. Total, s625.S7.
The creditors also claim that the
Bullock Co., committed an act of
bankruptcy by admitting on April 4
that it was unable to pay its debts,
and was willing to be adjudged a
bankrupt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
SUSPECT INCENDIARISM
No Other Cause for MiddIsburys Latest Fire
Can be Found


Middlebury, April Is. The mystery
attending the fire of Saturday morning
is still unsolved. A careful examina-
ton Of the buildings to day by experts
fail to discover the cause of the fire.
1t certainly was not caused az first so.
ported by the electric wires as all now
agree
The fuses on the switch board
are all in place, none having been
burned out and the wires along the
whole course are perfectly insulated.
Many are beginning to think the
fire was set. Mr. Dyer, the owner of
the building, went over it today with
two experts and says the fire was not
caused by the wires and he does not
know what did cause it.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
SUPPOSED WILD CAT.

Three Hunters Of Readsboro Track a Small
White Dog.
Readsboro, April 20:-Three of our
local hunters followed some tracks of
supposed big game from Goodnow fiat
to the old George Plumb place in
South Readsboro a couple of days
ago, where the animal went under an
old barn; seeing his eyes glisten, one
of them shot and killed the supposed
wild cat. Taking up some boards of
the old floor they found small white
dog.
They are still hearing about it and
wondering how it was that their eyes
deceived them so.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
VACANCIES FILLED.
SeIectmen of Manchester Make Appointments
Officers Qualified.

The board of Selectmen for the town
of Manchester have made these ap-
pointments, to fiji vacancies, caused by
the refusal of the officers chosen at the
March election to quality
NJ. j. Coney, for 80 years "a deputy
sheriff, but who failed in his reap
pointment two years ago, was APP
pointed constable in the place of f. d.
G,ddens; f. G, Archibaldwas appOin
ed town grand juror, to replace Geo
Tomsley.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
Leaving

delegates and no resolutions were
adopted, as it was not considered ad
visable before the state convention
was held.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.
Vim R. Daley Announced as Candidate For
Bennington County.

The name of w. r. Daley is an
nounced as candidate for the position
'of states attorney for Bennington
county for the coming two years. He
is one of the youngest members of The
county bar, studied with c. II. Darl-
ing and has been assistant county
clerk for some time.
He was counsel for Leon Perham in
the recent murder.trial and has been
connected with other important Ben
nington county cases.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20

Montpelier, April 2o:-The second
district republican convention was
held here yesterday and elected Sena-
tor Chas Downer of Sharon and j. F.
Hooker Of Brattleboro as district del
egates to the natioy DaazARblicari conS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
Weather Forecast.
Fair tonight and Thursday.

Mrs NJ. C. Burgess has opened
boarding and lodging house at 3l4 w.
Main street, the house formerly oc-
cupied by Sele Pike. She will run a
first-class house and solicits business,
boarders, dodgers or both.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
BARACA CLUB.
Pleasing Entertainment and Sugar Party Las
Evening.

Pleasing Entertainment and Sugar Party Las
Evening.
At the Maple Sugar supper and en-
tertainment given in the parlors of the
Baptist church last evening by the
Baraca club, the following program
was very pleasingly and artistically
rendered, all receiving hearty encores;
Contralto Solo. Miss Jessie Potter
Piano, Frederick Myres
Soprano, Mrs H. w. Downs
Banjo Selection, Miss Maud Galusha
Reading, Miss Ruth Marten
Violin Solo, Miss Florence Hollister
Contralto, Mrs n. B. Percy
Piano Mr. Porter
Reading Miss Mary Magill
Soprano, Miss Georgiana Austin
Violin, Frank Phillips
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20

Extra quality sweet pea seed in sep
arate colors and mixtures by the
ounce. George +. Heath, North street
or Elm street greenhouse.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20

Fishing Tackle of all kinds at Nc
Gurk's barber shop. Gold medal
flies. Hooks, lines, reels, rods, etc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
LaQPoCuu0,

Tailored underwear at Mrs M, G..
Klock's 447 Main st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
LOST THREE TEETH.
Elmer E. Pattss Of Montpelier Victim Of Explu-
sion.

Montpelier, April 1s.-Elmer E. Pat
tee met with an accident while at work
in Miller's inn this morning. He was
charging fountain cylinder when the
pipe burst and he was struck in the
mouth, having three teethknocked out,
and receiving bruises about the mouth
and face. The accident was not ser
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
Mothersl Mother.l Mothersl

How many children are at this season fever
sh and constipated, with bad stomach and
Aaadache Mother GraVis Sweet Powders for
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
The II. T. COttreII
Carpet Cleaning Works

lDYEING-Orders taken for dyeiug
carpets, garments, etc., without rip
ping.
ALL WORK-At Attended to promptly
land guaranteed entirely satisfactory.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20
BUSINESS EXCHANGE

MUSIC-PlanOs, Organs. Just now we have
Nh few special bargains in UpFights. Drop
In and see them, CLUETT q SONS,
52S Main Street
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-20

DNOR sALE.-40 wagons of all descriptions
II 80 sets of harness. single and double. 20
Horses, good drivers and work horses. Inquire
at w. j, Phalau's Livery. Su
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
BOY GOT SHOCK
FROM TROLLEY WIRE
Narrow Escape Of Police Com
missioner Sutherland's Son.
Threw Broom Wire Over the Trolley
aud Caught Much OF the
Current.
HE HAS NOW RECOVERED

Murrell Sutherland, the fifteen year
old son Of Police Commissioner r. X.
sutherland, residing near Tenth and
Jackson streets. came near being cleo
trocuted last night ABOUT O'Clock in
front Of his home on Jackson street
while experimenting with IA trolley
wire.
Sutherland and several companions
had planned to become electricians
and rig up an electrical apparatus Of
some kind in the rear OF the ]. o.
Jones drug store at 18th and Jackson
streets and secure a current by con-
Meeting the clothes line with the troll
ley wire.
After preliminary arrangements
had been completed young Sutherland
walked out into the street with sever
al dozen yards of broom wire, and
threw IL over the trolley wire.
The boy was instantly thrown "a
the ground and electrical flashes came
from his neck and arms and his COM
psnions stood by terror stricken ana
unable to do anything for him for fear
OF getting shocked. The boy had fall.
en- on the rail and IL is said completed
q circuit of 500 volts.
Mr.. s. ]. Bighsm, who resides near
by, heard the boys cries and FASTENED
20 his aid. Bigaam did not know what
was the matter aud first thought the
youth was having ht. He grasped
hi. arm and Immediately received a
severe shock, partially knocking him
down. Bigham then realized the seri-
business Of Young suntherland's posi-.
ton and grasping his clothes pulled
him away frcm the track aud wire.
The boy was taken into the Jones
drug store and physician summoned.
An examination showed his right
band 10 be badly burned where the
wire had wound around il and his
neck and arms also received burns
but the shock was not great enough
70 cause the boys death instantly.
Electricians say that had he grasped
the wire little longer it would have
meant certain death. This morning
he is much better and able to be up,
out will not entirely recover for some
time.
The boys later explained that they
wanted TO simply make q shocking
machine" but did not know the cur
rent in the trolley was so strong or
would act as il did.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
Is Grateful for the Loyal Sup.
port"
Judge Parker Promises TO Say More
After the Convention Next
Week.
LIVES LOST IN oLoUDBURsT

New York, June GOWN. S. Meal.
lister, q delegate TO the st. Louis con.
vention from the John Sharp Williams
Mississippi district, was = guest at
Judge Parker's ct Esopus yesterday.
Mr.. McAllister reports Judge Par.
ker - saying: II have the utmost
confidence in the Democratic party
and the st. Louis convention. They
will determine wisely all questions
pertaining 20 the pending presiden-
tisl contest. from a Democratic point
of view. shall have nothing 90 say
until my party acts in convention. |
am grateful beyond expression for the
loyal support given me by so many
fellow citizens"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
FIRE CHIEF WOOD
Is A BUSY MAN NOW
Will Soon Have Four Stations
to Look After.
The Fire Alarm Bell Now Gives Out
its Natural Tone for the First
Time in Years.
THE CHIEFS NEW OFFICE

Fire Chief James Woods has fitted
out his Office in the front part of Gen.
trail Station in the switch board room
and has screened the window and
doors, making q cool and comfortable
office.
Chief Woods is gradually getting
central station in order again but is
very busy man, having two new sta
ton houses under course of copstruc.
ton under his superintendeucy. He
has long wanted the fire department.
enlarged and now that the facilities
are being bettered q more willing
worker could not be found.
Since the new storage battery was
installed in Central station the bell
has changed its tone, many thinking
new bell has been substituted. In
speaking about the bell Chief Woods
stated it was the same old bell which
has been in use for many years.
1.-THE bell in the tower is one OF the
finest in this part Of the country" he
declared, land contains over $50
worth of silver. The bell was given
to the volunteer fire company many
years ago when Colonel t. J. Atkins
was chief, and women of some church
gave the entertainment which raised
the necessary money to have the bell
cast. The ladies Furthermore collected
old si,verware and sent il to the foun-
dry where the bell was cast and had
it put in the metal. The bell seems to
have changed tone but the tone it
now gives out is its natural tone, the
bell heretofore having been wood
bound, screwed up too tight to
its settings. When the electrical ex-
psits came here to put in the battery
they adjusted the bell settings and the
true tone of the bell is now heard and
Is by far the sweetest Of any bell in
the city"
Chief Woods is pushing the work
on the new station houses and will
have them completed by July 1, he
thinks. There remsins little to be
done 10 them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
BOODLER SQUEALS
AND TELLS IT ALL
Corruption in st. Louis Admit
ted by One of Them.
Thousands of Dollars Had Been Dis
tributed-The slocum Verdict
.....- Returned.
DEATH IN A CYCLONE
BOODLER CONFESSES.

st. Louis, Mo-, June 29-Charles
A. Gutke, former member of the
house Of delegates, who has been con-
victed on one charge of bribery, has
made complete confession 20 Attor-
ney Folk. He says that the people Of
st. Louis, even with what they know
have no idea of how they have been
plundered by men elected to Office.
The amounts that were collected and
distributed among the members rang.
ed from $4,000 to $4,000 He
states that Boodler Kelly received
$50, 900 to 90 to Europe when he was
so wanted by the grand jury.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
RESPONSIBILITY FIXED.

New York, June 29-The coroner's
jury has returned 3 verdict fixing the
responsibility for the Slocum disaster
on the directors of the Kniokerbocker
Steamship Co., Captain Van Schaick,
of the steamer, Captain Pease, of the
company's feet, Mate Flanagan, and
Inspector Lundburg. Warrants for the
arrest of them all have been issued.
The federal grand jury will begin in.
vestiga,ing the case tomorrow.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
Question Involving the Right to
Gust Lucas TO Come up There.
Attorney James Campbell, Jr., Not
Worried over the Status Of
the Case.
HIS COURSE Is UNDECIDED

Attorney James Campbell, Jr., who
was short time ago appointed by
Auditor Hsger TO succeed Auditor s
Agent Frank Lucas, stated this morn
ing that il was "up to Mr.. Lucas" to
retain his office ss revenue agent, and
10 really was not . matter for him TO
recognize that Mr.. Lucas remained or
attempted to remain agent for the dis.
trict.
Attorney Campbell stated that he
had been regularly appointed and sup.
piled with q commission as auditor q
agent 10 succeed Mr.. Lucas and that
he would bring suits in that capacity
when he prepared them. As TO the
suits recently fled by Lucas against
the O., st. and n. o. Railroad com
pany and the several packet compa-
mics to compel payment for franchise
tax. Attorney Campbell stated he had
not decided what course to pursue but
intimated that he would appear in
county court, where the suits were
filed and ask the court TO strike the
name Of Lucas ~ representing the
oommonw ealth and substitute his, as
the legal auditors agent.
The controversy is watched with
keen interest all over the state mas
much MS il means the removal of the
agents appointed by former Auditor
Coulter, and the substitution of
friends Of Hsger, the present auditor
Il is likely the matter will be taken
to the court of appeals. no matter
which side loses.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
RUNAWAY BOY
CAUGHT HEREWITH BE TAX
EN BAUK TO GRAND RIVERS.

Robert Peterson, an IL year old
boy, was caught here today and will
be returned home to Grand Rivers
which he left more than two weeks
ago.
The boys father wrote here and
asked the police to look for his son
and their search was rewarded today
when he was located at the residence
Of Mr.. Harris on South Sixth street.
The boy father is here and will take
him home tonight.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
SAM ZONES SATISFIED.

Catoosa Springs, Ca, June 2y-
Sam Jones is mentioned for vioe-pres'
ident on the prohibition ticket, but
said when asked about il: II ain'I
got time for little job like that. ]
can cit on the front end of my own
shebaug and do my own driving, and
like that better than crawling up be-
hind some other fellow"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
DROWNED LIKE RATS.

st. Petersburg, June 29--While ex.
perimenting with converted torpedo
boat intended for a submarine, twenty
two sailors were drowned today at the
Baltic works. Four officers aud thirty
men were aboard when q signal was
given TO submerge the boat without
properly closing the man hole.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
A sANGUINARY CONFLICT.

Rome, June 29-The Toxic cores
pendent of the Agenzis Liberia wires
that news has reached Toxic Of the
occupation of Molten Ling pass by
General Kuroki and adds 1.-THE fight
at the PASS was Long and Sanguinary.
General Kurepatkin is reported to be
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
HEAVY JAPANESE LOSSES.

st. Petersburg, June ga cores
pondeut describes the Talien Pass bat
tie as follows: 1.-THE Russian batter
les poured IA heavy fire into the dense
masses Of Japanese cavalry producing
great confusion. The firing ceased at
dusk Sunday but the Japanese worsed
tbroug hout the night bringing mp
guns, preparing for Mondays battle.
During the second days fight the Rus
sian artillery center and right held
out till they had no shells left. The
japanese then brought up their siege
guns, opeped a murderous fire many
Russian gunners being killed as they
worked. Our losses during the two
days fighting were very heavy"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
KILLED IN CYCLONE.

Holmesville, Neb., June 29-Two
children OF Il. J. Harris, and .
years old, were killed by cyclone,
and several were injured, among
them the children's mother. Great
damage was done to crops and proper.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29

The Takushan division of the Japa
nese army defeated a large force of
Russians after six hours of hard fight
ing and occupied Fenshung. twenty
seven miles northeast of Siuyen.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
JAPANESE DRIVE

RUSSIANS BACK.
London, June 29-The Toxic COR
respondent wires that the Japanese be-
gan th,ir attsck on Port Arthur Sun
day from the northeast aud after So
we're fighting the Japanese occupied
three hills, ana drove the Russians
back.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29

Chefu, June 29-The Russian feet
emerged from Port Arthur today and
remained outside some time. Fighting
at the Port continues on the land side
while frequent attacks are made on
the hsrbor by japanese ships from the
sea.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
laps GET THREE FORTS.

Toxic, June 29--It is reported that
force of japanese captured three
forts southeast of the Port Arthur de-
Tense Sunday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
COLORADO TROUBLE
WILL BE THOROUGHLY INvEsTI.
GATED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

Washington, June 29.-In view of
the serious outcome of labor troubles
in Colorado, the bureau of labor has
commenced . special investigation of
the subject. A thorough inquiry will
be made in the causes leading to the
present situation.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
PusrMIsTREss OREMATED.

Carbonnesr, ". r., June 29-Miss
rryphona Nicholl. postmistress, was
burncs to death last evening in . FIRE
which destroyed the postoffice and
customs building. Loss two hundred
thousand dollars.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
DISASTROUS CLoUDBURsr.

{ Pittsburg. Juno 2e-one body was
recovered and number OF men. wo-
men and children are reported missing
with property damage estimated at a
quarter OF q million, IL the record OF
. cloudburst at Robinson Run, near
here. last evening. AZ least forty
houses were wrecked beyond repair
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
THE ATTACK BEGINS.

st. Petersburg, Tuesday. "A dis
patch from General Kuropatkin states
that the japanese are advancing eight
divisions strong. tn
The two Japanese armies have met
and the Russian forces have been re-
peatedly outfianked in such N inner
that three passes, Fen Shuni, Mo
Tien and Ia Tien, have been cap
tured by the enemy.
The Japanese guards are leading,
which is . sign that they mean TO at
tack in earnest.
The general impression left by the
dispatch is that il is preparing the
public for serious news.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29

RUSSIAN IRONCLADS SUNK.
st. Petersburg. June ga report
is current that two ironclads of the
Baltic feet collided, one sinking with
considerable loss of life.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29

Arkansas City, Kan. w. ]. Stew
art, of Ooley county, fell from the
top of the 30-foot windmill at his
home aud received injuries from
which he died.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29

A city official stated today that
the impression that the streets I'M
der the present paving contract had
been finally accepted by the city
was a mistake. This is only pre-
liminary acceptance. he explained.
1.-THE final reception comes when all
the work is complete.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29

The American Standard Asphalt
company was awarded contracts to
build four blocks of streets, at si.7S
q square yard at Louisville.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29
BRITISH CAPTAIN

Simls, June 29-Heavy fighting oc.
CURED between the Thibetians and
the British expedition and the Thi-
betans lost heavily. Captain Crasler
Is among the British reported dead.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-29

orally conceded that the present hos
pitai is located in most unseemly
place. and to attempt to put the new
one there seems sheer nonsense.