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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-01

| by the saving to the state resulting
from concientious and intelligent per-
formance of the duties thereof.
HWe believe that the welfare and
increased prosperity OF the state, and
the better convenience and greater en-
| joyment of its inhabitants requires
that a system of permanent highways
should be constructed upon modern
scientific principles and at the expense
of the state such expenses to be so
provided for that no material increase
of taxation to our people shall result
thereirom.
Capital punishment for murder in
the first degree has, in theory, long
been the law Of this state. In recent
years the legislature has so acted in
| special cases as to practically nullify
this law. In order that the statutes
may be in harmony with the win of the
people upon this important subject,
we recommend to all the voters of the
state, a general discussion of this
question so that when the reXt general
assembly convenes, its members will
know the sentiment of the state with
reference thereto, and legislate accor-
dinghy.
"The Republican party of this state
has ever stood for the principles of
temperance, and is abiding in its be-
lief that the unrestricted traffic in in
toxicated liquors cannot be tolerated
within our borders. Two years ago,
after being referred to our people, the
present license local-option law was
adopted We believe that this law
should be given full, free, and fair
trial, and we, therefore, recommend
to the general assembly that this law
be amended so as to give force and
efficacy to its fundamental principles. "
The selection of the state committee
resulted in four changes in the old list.
The changes were as follows:
In Essex county the new member is
John H. Walbridge of Concord; in
Franklin county the new member 10
Fuller C. Smith of St Albans in
Grand Isle county, the new member is
T. L. Kinney of South Hero; in Lam
ollie county the new member is Smith
B. Waite of Hyde Park.
The pers onnel of the state committee
follows by counties;
Adds on-Thad M. Chapman OF
Middlebury.
Bennington Edward d. yelling OF
North Bennington.
Caledonia-Har Blodgett of st
Johnsbury.
Chit tendon-Homer f. Wright of
Essex Junction.
Essex John H. Walbridge of Con-
cord.
Franklin-Ful er C. Smith of St AL
bans.
Grand Isle-T. L. Kinney of South
Hero.
Lamoille-Smith B. Waite of Hyde
Park.
Orleans-George T. Howard of
Craftsbury.
Orange Curtis S. Emery of Chel-
sea-
Rutland Fred S. Platt of Poultney.
Washington, Frank Plumley of
Northfield.
Windham-Zina II. Allbee of Bel
lows Falls.
Windsor-Alfred E. Watson of
Hartford.
The following were nominated for
presidential electors: Walter H. Berry
of Benni ngton, f. B. Finn of Spring
field: Frank A. Bond of Middlebury,
Arthur f. Stone of st Johnsbury.
Among those who seconded Bells
nomination was E. L. Bates of Ben
nington, Tyler d. Goodell of Reads
boro sec onded the name of u. S. Stan
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-01
DIVORCE GRANTED.
Helen, Daughter of Levi p. Mortoni
Freed From Due de Valencay.

Freed From Due de Valencay.
PARIS, July 1.-The Duchess of Va.
lencay. who was Helen Morton, daugh-
ter of Levi P. Morton, before her mar.
riage, has obtained a divorce from the
Duke of Valencay.
The case came up before the civil
tribunal of the Seine, Maitre Raoul
Rousset presenting the plea in behalf
of the duchess and Maitre Emile
Strauss defending in behalf of the
duke. The proceedings were conducted
IN the privacy which the French courts
give to divorce cases. 1t is said that
neither of the principals in the suit
was present.
One of the consequences of the deci.
sion is that the wife shall abandon her
husbands name and title.
The charges against the duke were
Ill treatment and neglect.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-01
MANCHESTER

DR. c. D. Cleghorn has gone to New
York where he has position in st
Francis hospital.
The annual Fourth of July handicap
golf tournament will begin on the Elk
wanok country club links Friday
morning and continue du:ing Satur-
day and Monday. This will be the
first competition of the season,
Miss Florence Marvin of Brooklyn
is at the Burr and Burton seminary
cottage for the summer. Principal and
Mrs John E Colburn will spend a
part of their vacation at their camp
in the northern part of the state.
George Smith has been in Burling-
ton to attend the meeting of health Of
ficers.
The Equinox base ball team will
play its first game of the season Mon
day if a team can be secured, Man
ager Regan would like to hear from
the managers OF the teams in any part
of the surrounding section.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-01

A sudden attack at night of some
form of bowel complaint may come to
anyone. Every family should be pro-
vided with bottle of DR. SETH Arm.
OLD'S BALSAM.
Warranted by o. E. Gibson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-01

shipbuildinE Case Concluded.
TRENTON, n. j., July LIN the
Shipbuilding case here the argument
has been concluded, but no decision
mas vet been announced.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-01
Tie Weather.
Boston.

Showers followed by clearing to-
night. Saturday fair and cooler.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08
Grocery Department.

hell, an I wanted-I wanted Inn out
OF the way. drawed as he. come
nigh, an think cussed i'm. re-
member he was again, right at me-
scared scared mighty nigh out O. his
senses. He raised his hans sorter,
like body will to ward of anything,
but the revolver was aimed right, an
cooked an easy on trigger, an 1t went
off,
HilIyer paused. His hands were fold
ed one in the other, and both were
quivering. George Buckley was star
ing at him with bewildered fixtty, his
long, slender hand stayed in his heavy
hair.
"I'm sorter scared at the sound o. my
own voice." said Hillyer. TITS like
somebody else was a-tellin' about it.
/ hain't even whispered it to myself.
An in all my prayers in regard to it
never have spoke his name ur the name
O. the crime Railways said, You know
what / mean Lord. Show me how to
unload it! Welp' Hillyer swallowed
she fell dead in his tracks. I was
sober in a second. I heard Williams
a-comin', an when he seed me an the
smokin' pistol an my deed he give a
little cry an started to break an run,
but 'th'owed the revolver down an
called to i'm an begged i'm not to
leave Then stood in boss stall
while he went an examined-the body.
I couldn't fetch it Then he come back
to me an told me Lynn Hambright
was corpse. Thar was pile o. dirty
hay in the STALL anil remember Jest
fell on ii, face downward, an begun to
cry an beg the Lord to save me.
civilians had a heart like child's.
He stood thar an watched an listened
TO my ravin's of fear an regret till all
at once he begun ny1n' to pacify me.
He told me I'd come clear; that it was
in self defense; that he had seed it all
an would go on the stand an testify
in my behalf. know now-in fact, I
knowed when heard him on the stand
that he was lynn. to save my neck,
but wanted to escape the penalty an
couldn't a. stopped i'm. The fear o.
meetin' my God was awful WASH t.
even Jailed. It was in unsettled times
jest after the war. My folks was prom
inent, an, public sympathy fer me,
young as l was, was high. The hard
est thing Of all to bear was the grief of
Hambright's mother 1t looked like it
I'D mighty nigh kill err He was her
youngest an pet. Her other boys new
er amounted to anything an had gone
west an left 'er. Finally come clear
In the eyes o. the world, but, as God
knows, not in my own. That crime is
u III. - S,4p r -
dream that / never done it, an day
light gives that the lie. Seemed like
ever thing went into turned out mon
ey, an prospered, though did all
could to alleviate suffering an help
the different churches. Mrs. Ham
bright Jest had little farm over in the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08
wATERBTsY EvFNING DEMocRAT MONDAY. AUGUST 5 1904.
agent, you hold me ii me pam y yore.

agent, you hold me IN me pam o yore
hand
The old mans voice broke. He made
an effort to say something more, but
choked up, and, with his gaze on the
ragged rug in front of him, he sat quite
motionless except for his heaving
shoulders. George Buckley bent for
ward, his hands tightly clasping each
other Without a word he rose and
went with steady step out into the
darkness of the warehouse. Hillyer
heard his crunching tread as he walk
ed back and forth over the grain
strewn floor, and he knelt beside the
bed and tried to pray the prayer that
had rung in his old brain for thirty
years, but somehow the worn words
refused to come George Buckley's ST
lence was against him. His long de-
layed doom lurked in the dark silence
Of the great house, and in moment
George Buckley would calmly bring it
forth and show It to him. Suddenly
from the darkness he heard stided
cry as of pain; then a heavy weight
went down-George Buckley had fall
en-. A cold sweat broke out on the
merchants face. He feared he knew
not what, but he feared Was his
doom about to show itself in a more
tragic shape than he had ever dreamed
of its taking? He stood UP and slowly
crept rather than walked to the door
Of the room. Standing there, he found
his voice and cried out:
George, are you hurt p
His voice rang harshly through the
big room There was no answer.
George! GeorgeI Are you thar"
Still no response.
Hillyer leaned against the door fac
ing. His knees were weak; he was
\ about to sink to the floor Then he
heard George Buckley calling to him.
''Mr Hillyer," came in faint voice,
please bring the lamp back herer'
The lampt Great God, what could
that mean2 What did Buckley intend
to show him-what?
Taking the lamp In his quivering'
hand, the merchant went back in the
rear At first he could see nothing,
for he was dazed by the light, but he
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08

George Buckley threw himself into
the chair at the table. There was
pause. A train passed on the track
within twenty yards of the rear door
of the warehouse, and the floor shook
"A pistol shot was heard, followed by
the yelping Of wounded dog at the
other end OF the street. The town slept
George" began the merchant in a
strange husky voice, you are now
meetin' the biggest trouble Of yore
whole life. | was jest about yore age,
an everything was about as promisin',
when my trouble overlook me. George"
1.-The old man gulped-"did you ever
hear that I-killed Teller Jest at the
close Of the WARP"
Buckley stared steadily, his brows
raised.
.T think-yes, knew about IT. But
didn't think you The young man
seemed unable to formulate his
thoughts into words. II knew you
were acquitted and that nobody blamed
you.p
Yes, ] was acquitted, but how ali,
how? You wonder why you was Sc
lected to 60 through yore present trial,
sn' rye wondered many an many a
time why mine was put on me- The
whole world thinks don't bother
about it, but few folks know about the
zarmin that's gnawin' ut the secret
aouls Of their neighbors. Why, my
own wife don't know my feelin's. 1
reckon she thinks I'm as happy as the
average man. That's the trouble with
st-5est that sort OF thing It hain't
what folks will dare mention to the
Eerson concerned, an somehow he
hever kin bring 1t up. / said I'd never
had 1t mentioned to me, but I did
about five year ago I'd been maxim
sort of pet of little, yaller haired
child stoppln at the Johnston house
with her ma fer 1.-The summer, an one
day, settIn' up thar In the Office, tuck
Per on my knee. She sorter squirmed
az, an when asked 'er what was the
matter she said she'd heard I'd killed
man. It set me back SO that didn't
detnin 'er, an she looked scared ever
time passed whar she was at. Hui.
Talk about trouble. George. yofe'n
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08

He come upon Buckley sytaeg on Ids side
CROPPED on Presently he came upon
Buckley lying on his side behind a
great pile Of corn In bags.
"I'nl sorry to bother you" the young
man said humblys 'sbut I've got my
foot caught In hole in the door, and
can't possibly get it cut"
ooh, Georgev the merchant gasped,
and, placing the lamp on the floor, he
raised the young man in his arms, and
together they managed to release the
imprisoned member.
Thank you, Mr.. HilIyer.' The arm
Of the young man still lay on the old
mans shoulder, and instead Of remov-
ing it he pressed it down tenderly.
II want to say something he said,
'sbut I'm afraid can't. Mr.. Hiilyer
you have made q man of me tonight
You've taught me great lesson. You
met your trouble as early In life as
am meeting mine, and vet you have
borne yours like a soldier for thirty
years, i've been a coward, weak and
Sinking. but from tonight on I'm go
Ing TO hight as You have done. You've
saved me, Mr.. Hillyer.' Buckley turn
ed the old mans face toward him.
t.You know never had a father
could love and respect, but love and
venerate you, sir. You can count on
me, Mr.. Hillyer. was drunk when
spoke as did just now. I'm sober
now. hope you will pardon me"
"Oh, Georgep That was all the old
man could say; he had begun to sob
like child.
Buckley took up the lamp. YES" he
said as he led the way back to his
room, I'm all right now, Mr.. Hillyer.
An hour ago had nothing to encour
age me to keep on, but you have set
me on my feet. Your long trouble has
made good man of you; perhaps Prov
idence intends to give me the same sort
of chance If that's the plan, I'll accept
the terms. for I'd go through it all to be
as good as you are, even when my
head is white and stoop over the
grave. What you did In blind, youth
full passion was nothing nothing! My
actions tonight on account Of what
cannot help were simply insanity"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08

then-that is, took q dram occasion
ally-an' got full an went home fer
a revolver Then set out to find I'M
It was about 10 O'Clock at night when
I run acrost i'm at livery stable, a
old shack at t'other end o. the town.
He was in the back end with Hank
Williams, the man that run it, an /
heard i'm tellin' Hank good night an
seed i'm a-comin. didn't know what
was a-doin' las God is my Judge, 1
didn't hated i'm with the. hate OF
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08
CHAPTER V.

E~r1HE next morning the open space
at the side of the warehouse
was filed with mountain wag-
ons. Those which contained
chestnuts, ginseng, fruit chickens,
eggs, butter or smoke cured bacon had
white canvas covers over them, the 9TH
ers were cotton wagons, upon which
the great, bullying bales were heaped.
The years crop was abundant, and lit
tie of the product had been stained in
the boll for the ripening period had
been dry and blessed with sunshine.
AS 1illyer was about to enter the
front door of the warehouse after
breakfast Bascom Truitt slouched to-
ward him from group around little
campfire between two cotton wagons.
Jerking his long thumb over his Shout
der, and hitching up his suspender-
less trousers at the waist, he drew the
merchant to one side.
'sHanrd uillhaaaaa aa1 ~Eas aa1k
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08

haint a circumstance! T had jest got
married, an ever thing looked bright.
"It was at an election. The Teller
was q friend O. mine. but few years
younger. We was on opposite sides
an had sharp words. The lie was
passed. AMI then we come together.
Some O. the crowd parted us, but was
aragin demon. was a drinkin' man
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08
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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-08-08

1000 yards of fine Hamburg Edging and Inser-
ton, ! to inches wide, &c yard, value
I5c to CSC.
smalllot of fine Hamburg Edgings, SC, value Ioc.
Small lot of Mems Nightshirts, cut and made
perfectly, full size, 2oc each. value soc.
S2o,dozen Mems Fancy Gray Cotton Half Hose,
soft yarn, &c pair, from II 1-2c.
IS Ladies Walking Skirts, tailored in best man.
ner, 81 each, from S..
All our Ladies Shirt Waists, made of finest
lawn with fine white embroidery and lace
trimmings, all new, this seasons produc-
tons, perfect fitting. At cost or less, at
CSC, value SOC; at z5c, value 81. rs; at 81,
value SI.75.
Grocery Department.
100 stamps with lib best Tea at 6ocE a lb.
50 Stamps with lb best Coffee at CSC a ID.
20 stamps with can 25c Salmon
80 Stamps with bottle Vanilla or Lemon Ex-
tract age.
10 Stamps with h. Fancy Cookies at I3c Ib.
10 Stamps with I pkg Pepper or Mustard at zoe.
SO Stamps with bottle Eradeline for cleaning
clothes at 25c bottle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
United States Language.

An American professor with the
zest of the Chauvinist has been lee
turing in defense of American slang,
We may confess at once that it is
marked by one especial quality Of
poetic utterance, free indulgence in
metaphor The Big Drink" is not a
literal description of the salt Allan
tic; and "She's a peach" is an excla-
nation of admiration which has its
parallel in Ben Johnson. But with
due Difference to the academic de-
tense, slang is not founded solely on
a desire for maaphor, nor is it ALL
like much of the language Of abuse,
admirable for it's Saxon purity. Half
modern slang is desire for synonym,
and nothing more. The American
undergraduate who spoke of fisher
mans breakfast as "hamdoin's with
the juniors" is ON the same level as
an artist in language with the sport
ing reporter who describes wing
player" on the football field as land
ing the windy one in the fishing
tackle" The phrase is no more than
an almost mathematical substitution
of synonyms for the more ordinary
phrase of kicking the ball into the
goal net" But where slang succeeds
in supplying a real gap or felt went,
it gradually finds its way into the Ian.
guage. Boom" and boss" and "a
record" are becoming difficult to avoid,
and at the worst the words are better
than the poetic flights which the Har-
ward professor has been commencing.
London Graphic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Why Always Pretend?

What a good thing it would be if
women would be true to themselves
and converse intelligently when in the
society of gentlemen. There is moth
ing that honest men desire more than
to understand that mysterious race
that is so like themselves, and yet so
unlike, who share their homes, but not
their thoughts; who are so shrewd, so
practical and so irrational The poor
men yearn to break down the invisible
barrier and see into. the real life of
these they love so well; but the loved
ones smile and chatter and say pretty
things, and ingenious things, things
they have borrowed from men and i'm
proved in the borrowing, but never a
word of the really true. and in many
instances vital thoughts that are work
ing in their busy brains, says the Bust
ness Woman's Magazine.
So the men fiatter and lie because
they think women like it. and the
women accept it all because they
think it is mans nature; and the men
think women are dear empty-headed
angels; and the women think men are
fine intelligent brutes: and the two
classes go ON loving and despising one
another accordingly, ard all for the
want of little discernment and truth
fulness in conversation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
The Mario Garter.

The magic garteris again becominga
factor in weddings. For years there
has been attached much significance
to the Throwing of the brides bou-
quet," and the lucky maiden who
caught the fragrance was supposed to
be relieved from single blessedness
before the end of the year. But a
more potent amulet has appeared, as
only one girl was able TO catch the
flowers, while by the garter" scheme
many may be favored The custom
provides that the bride shall at her
wedding wear a pair of carriers for
each of her bridesmaids. These are
presented to her attendants immedi-
ately following the tying of the nup-
tial knot, and if worn by them are sup
posed to bring the wearer husband
within year. The mysterious disap-
pearance of bride, attendants and
close friends Immediately after re-
cent ceremony led to the discovery of
this unique fad. The charm. it is al
legged, applies also to close friends of
the bride. and naturally the charmed
bands of silk and elastic are greatly In
demand Rumor has it that the bride
at a recent wedding wore ten pairs to
meet the demands made upon her by
girl Misunderstanding Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

A coat of good varnish on new limo
leum will indefinitely lengthen its life
A fine housekeeper says since paint
ing her kitchen range she has never
blackened it with stove polish. Every
spring, when cleaning house, she buys
a can of enamel from a druggist and
paints her stove with it. The stove
looks like new, does not rust, and
needs no cleaning, except busting and
wiping off.
Do not turn griddle cakes more than
once, or they will be heavy. For the
same reason, serve with the same side
up as when removing them from the
griddle.
Kerosene is an excellent insectcide,
Applied literally about the kitchen
pipes and sink, it will keep down the
reaches that often make life misery
to the dweller in city apartment
house.
Paint and wagon grease stains may
be removed if when still fresh they
are rubbed we'll with kerosene or lard,
then washed out in warm water ard
soap.
A little water sprinkled over the top
of bread just before putting in the
oven gives a more delicate crust than
if this be not done.
A tough beefsteak may be made ten.
der for broiling if marianated in oil
and vinegar for about four hours be.
fore time to cook il. Allow two table
spoonfuls of vinegar to four of oil. and
lay the steak in platter containing
the mixture Turn frequently and
keep it in cold place.
Never put soda in the water in
which you wash china that has any
gliding on it, as the soda Injuries the
gliding. Instead. use soap. which has
no i'll effects and answers just as we'll
If a sponge or angel cake is slightly
tough, place it in a deep stone crock
carefully covering the jar, and let il
stand in the cellar or cool pantry for
one or two days. at the end of which
time the tough cake will have become
moist and tender. If tough angel
cake is left over one night in this way
it will generally be sufficient, but
sometimes two or even three days will
be required.
For chapped hands one may try APP
plications to them at bedtime of a
mixture of glycerine and water in
about equal parts. Discontinue if the
treatment does not prove beneficial,
as its effect is not the same on every
one. Before giving it up. however, try
adding more water to the mixture.