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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
RAisuLrs ATTACK.
Mrs. Varley Describes Capture of
Perdtcnris and Her Husband.

Mrs. vnrley Describes Capture of
Perdfcnris and Her Husband,
LONDON, June AIRS. Cromwell
Marley, wife of the Raisuli captive,
has sent her relatives in Norfolk an in
teresting description of the seizure Of
Ion Perdicaris and Mr.. Varley, her
husband, by bandits near Tangier,
Morocco. After describing the sud
den attack of the bandits and the cap
ture of the outbMldings, she continues:
Hearing q noise, uncle and Crom-
well rushed out to see what was the
matter They were Immediately sur
rounded, overpowered and bound,
When we reached the scene the bandits
threw mother and myself down q flight
Of stepe, warning us not to interfere in
any way, so we retired. One Of the
maids, however, with great pluck and
presence Of mind, slipped away to the
telephone and shouted:
Thieves! They are killing us!
Before she could say more Raisuli
dashed the instrument from her hand
and said he would shoot us If we called
for help
Eve waited ten minutes while uncle,
as we thought, was arranging terms
with the bandits, when a soldier in
formed us that Raisuli had carried off
uncle and Cromwell"
Mrs. Varleys report confirms the
news sent by Mr.. Perdicaris, who ac-
knowledges that he is well treated.
The captives are lodged in Moorish
hut, with an anteroom in which one
of Perdicaris' soldiers sleeps. This SOL
der voluntarily became captive so
that he might accompany Perdicaris
The wifes statement concludes:
Il have been able TO send them cloth
ing, provisions and some luxuries."
N.zaK "a.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04

I'm going to get married, aha,
mama
It's to Griswold's I'll HE me,
hurrah, hulTah!
For my wedding invitations
To send to our relations,
For we must meet expectations
OF every social law.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
New OF the Town andI.lVllage Told
Briefly For Busy Readers

Briefly For Busy Readers
The band gave the first open air con-
cert of the season last evening. The
evening was fine, ard large crowd
was out
Miss Roseman Mathew formerly of
Bennington, who has been at her home
in Brandon on visit, was called to
Burlington Friday by the serious i'll
ness of her sister Mrs o. Desorda.
Sunday morning at the Congregat-
ional church the pastor Rev G. S.
Mills will have for the subject of his
sermon, "The House Church. " In the
evening he will give the first of seri-
es of lectures upon "The Religious
Teachings of Some Recent Works of
Fiction" This Introductory lecture
will be upon "Fiction and the Gospel"
Rev C. S. Mills will speak at Fern
dale chapel at $3.50 p. IN. Sunday.
Mrs p. Keane of Bennington is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs Albert Meyers
in Jersey City.
Mary Cary is visiting her niece, Mrs
A. Meyers Of Jersey City.
The CE meeting of the Baptist church
Sunday evening at $50 p. m. will he
lead by the prayer meeting committee,
Topic, GLOW my silence witnesses
against Chris This is conservation
meeting and special invitation is eX-
tended to members and all others in
terested in the society,
Circle No 3 met with Mrs W. J. Tiff
fanny on Stafford street last evening.
The two base ball teams, "a in num-
Der will attend the production of Jesse
James in Library hall this evening,
AT the First Baptist church the pas
tor, Rev Frank r. Morris will preach
at 1890, The service of the Lord
supper at lips. Evening topic, 1.-THE
Gospel Message OF Release" You
are invited.
Today is the beginning of the lazy
season, when one feels like sitting in
the shade with a book for compan-
ion.
The schools will close circus day
but sessions will be held on the follow
ing Saturday,
Miss Edith Van Santvoord took
prominent part in the play, THE Isle
of Enchantment, which was present
ed recently by the Dramatic Club Of
the National Cathedral School at
Washington, d. c., in connection with
the commencement exercises there.
THE six maidens' we're excellent, and
Miss Edith Van Santvoord, who play
ed the difficult role of Mousta, the
dwarf, was exceptionally able" Miss
Van Santvoord will return to the sum
mer home east of the village shortly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04

Griswold supplies the prop
er size, style and quality of
engraved and printed invita-
tons, cards, etc, for all social
functions. Visiting cards a
speciality, by the best engrav-
ers in New York.
Many things suitable for
WEDDING GIFTS at our
shop not to be seen elsewhere,
except in the largest cities.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
Estate Of Margaret Stewart
Will Presented.

c,TATE OF VERMONT In Probate Court
Si1istrict Of Bennington, IS held at the Pro
hate Once in Bennington, within and for
said District, on the 18th day oil May, A. d.
Present John v. Carney, Judge. =,
An instrument, purporting to ne the last VIII
and testament Of Margaret Stewart, late Of
pe3ng oresented by A. j. Barron, the
s eSSt therein named for probate,
# is ordered by said court that
all persons concerned therein be notihed
Ssld S ~ ne Probate once in Remington, in
n sejd :" district. on the I'd day Of June,
a. D. 1904, at 10 O'clock in the forenoon, and
Snto ~ said VIII; for which purpose IL Is
Primer pns ordered that this order be published
tbree weeks successfully in the Bennington Ev-
sntng Banner, newspaper printed at Bennng-
ton in this state, previous TO sald time Oh nearing
'A' Attest, John V. Carney, Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
New Muslin Dress Goods

1900 yards Re salnd Silk Striped NIusins, worth
20c, ut p 1-2c
400 yards Gage Bourette, worth 2Oc at u 1.2c.
800 yards Fine white and Colored Silk Mixed
Suiting for Waists and Dresses, worth SOC, at 25c.
800 New Stock Collars, 25c up.
200 Light weight Summer Corsets, SOC up
Lot of Mems Madras and Percae Shirts reduced
from 75c, to 81 lie
Lace Curtains cleaned and made like new-Nottingham
soc pair, all others 100 pair
Blankets cleaned and steamed and made like new, 81 90
a pair.
Engraving done quickly and at moderate prices Plate
with 80 cards Zoe Every kind of engraving doneestmaes
given
Agents for Buttelcks Patterns Just get the Delineaor
dollar year. at pattern counter each month"; 13c
copy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
NOTICE.

Remember Saturday is bargain day
in millinery at Miss C. S. Reyes 3ll
West Main st. New goods arriving
daily. If
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
Tailoring Satisfaction and Fit Guarante &c

IulIUIIT5 0UW0TuOUvH uHU NJ uuuIuH'V ~
A cutter and tailor of 26 years
experience in charge of this depart
ment. Cleaning, repairing press
ing and altering of garments. Done
on short notice. Ladies' Skirts and
Jackets cleaned, pressed and re-
paired.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
A. K. RITCHIE & CO.'S
THE FACTS AND NOTHING ELSE ARE WHAT you
WILL FIND IN OUR ADVERTISEMENTS
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Too many advertise daily. Special Sale
price Reductions" To the average reader these
words have grown synonymous with certain stores
that seem to mark the establishments as being run
upon purely philanthropc principles. The thought
full reader is left to decide between two quesuons Is
John Smiths store with it's wholesale price reductions
and weekly special sales open for the spiritual glory
of its owner or the attractions merely the wordy
bait to tempt gulbe customers to visit the store?
In either case there is loss of confidence on the
publics part. However much bargain may appear
to be of true value deception must early or late
rest the attention and shake the public faith in the
Firms honesty. 1t would seem the special sale from
being an exception has become the rule with many
advertisers If all price reductions represented
then the profits on regular goods must be enormous
at such stores 1t is quite true that goods really
advertised at regular prices, therefore the practice
still accuses for the socalled reduction being based
purely fictitious values not reductions at ALL
Our ads are straightforward presentation of the
facts about the goods just as you'll find them in the
store.
The path through our store is strewn with good
values look for them
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
In the District Court of the United : ates
For the nIstrct of Vermont.
Ia the matter OF Bullock
Manufacturing Co.,
Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
No. 1927.

10 the matter OF Bullock Tn poplyr,ntcv
Manufacturing Co., " No Ii55 w.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors OF Bullock Manufacturing
Company, of ReadSboTo, in the County of Ben
nington. and district aforesaid, a Bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that. on the eth day
OF MAY, A. D., 1904, the said Bullock Manufact-
uring Company was duly adjudicated a Bank
rupt; and that the first meeting OF its creditors
viii be held at my office in Bennington, in said
County ON the 4th day Of June, a. D., 1904, at
ten o'clock in the forenoon. at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee. examine the Bankrupt and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
W. B. Sheldon.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
B snniagton. VT, May gath, Fssssss.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

bobolink with a defective instrument
80 that It's song wDs broken and In
artlculate in parts, and yet II sang With
as much apparent joy and abandon as
any OF its fellows. have also heard
hermit thrush with similar defect
or impeachment. and vet II, too, appear
cd TO sing entirely TO its own satlsfac
ton II would be very interesting to
know If these poor singers found mates
as readily ms their more gifted broth
ers. If they did the Darwinan theory
of sexual selection" in such matters.
according to which the finer songster
would carry off The female would fall
TO the ground. Yet 1t is certain that ii
is during the mating and breeding sea
son that these song combats' occur.
and the favor of the female would
seem to be the matter in dispute.
Whether or not 1t be expressive OF
actual jealousy or rivalry, we have no
other words to apply to it.John Bur
roughs in Harper's Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
Helped &c. washington. Dinner.

Frank Mitchell Is one of the oldest
residents of the United States. He
came to Akron. o., forty years ago
from Alabama, where he lived on the
estate of Nathaniel Pride.
Mr.. Mitchell claims TO be los years OF
age Those who know him best say
that he looked nearly as old when he
came to Akron as he does today.
When Mr.. Mitchell was just lad
upon the old plantation he well remem-
beers the trip Of George Washington
through the south and how his master
expected that the general would pay
visit TO his plantation when he came
that way
\ big dinner was TO be spread and
In the preparation Of this dinner Frank
Mitchell assisted One Of the tooth
some morsels consisted of chicken pie,
upon which the lad looked with very
wistfuI eye
But George Washington passed over
another route and the visit TO the
plantation was not made. Mitchell
therefore had the pleasure Of eating a
piece Of the chicken pie which had been
prepared for the great general-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

DR.. Kerr, Scotch minister, tells this
story of his visit TO village school:
THE lesson was one giving an account
of clever dog which had rescued IA
child from drowning. 1t was said
that the dog was caressed by the par
ents of the child. | asked what was
the meaning Of caressed, and the an
swer came at once. Made OF fond led
On referring TO the list of words at
the top of the lesson | found the ex-
PLANTATION given was made of, fopdled.'
Wishing to find out if any child in the
class had got glimmering Of the
meaning, ! went from top to bottom
and got from every child nothing but
made of fond led pronounced as four
words, to which they attached no
meaning whatever. The teacher was
surprised that was not satisfied with
the Intelligence Of the teaching"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

Napoleon /. gained prize as boy
from the Academy of Lyons for the
best paper in answer TO the question,
what are the truths and principles
that ought to be inculcated In men that
they may enjoy happiness Fifty
louis be received for his effort He
mentioned the matter with little
pride one day in the presence of Tai
leyrand The latter paid no obvious
heed mt the time. but a few days later
he called on the emperor and handed
him the manuscript of his boyish es-
say. He had just obtained II from the
academy at Lyons. Have you read
it," asked Napoleon as he took the
paper NO. sire; | have just received
it." Napoleon at once threw the paper
ON the fire. Talleyrand, naturally
panied and hurt. flushed mp. but Ma
poleon explained: Il did not wish to
let any one see the paper II was
written when ! was very young and
might expose me to ridicule as en-
Deror."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
CIGAR SIGNS FALLING

Vincennes. Aug. Goodwin sign.
ed last night to pitch two games a
week for the locals.
He officiated for the second time
today and for the second time shut
Paducah out by the same score of 10
TO with IL strike outs 10 his credit
but two of the visitors being able to
reach second base, one each in the
third and seventh innings.
Capt Wilkinson clouted the ball
over the left and right field fences for
two home runs.
The visitors left last night for Hop
kinsville. where they will be joined
by Third Baseman Allen, Short Stop
sBateman of Coshoction. Ohio, Catcher
and Pitcher Sawyer of Shelf
field, Ala, Tri-State league
The score;
Pad 30 0 900 o o. o SO
Vim. ...3 0 O05 10 x-10 IL >
Batteries-Girard and Land: Good
win and Lemon. UInpire-Zinkans
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
A silver Lihrnry.

There is in the royal library OF Ko-
nlgsberg silver library consisting Of
a collection OF twenty books mostly
theological. bound in pure silver and
having q rich, symbolical ornamental
ton partly in gold. The library has
been In possession of this treasure
Stree 1911 These books were made by
order Of Albert, the first duke of Prus-
STA. in the latter half of the sixteenth
century. 1t is supposed that they were
made at Nuremberg, where Albert was
stationed for three years. Through the
efforts Of Ostander and afterward Lu-
Their. Duke Albert became a friend OF
the reformation. Copies Of the silver
library are made accessible TO students
by taking photographic copies Of the
same.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

Unlike the famous blades Of Toledo
and Damascus. japanese swords are
not flexible or elastic. They are un-
elualed for strength and hardness and
bold a very keen edge. Japanese steel
is said 10 excel even Swedish steel in
purity. The Hssinufacture Of the
swords Is avery elaborate process.
Some ceremonials and superstitious
practices are intermiXed with The scien-
tiic operations The sword hardener
is regarded as the most Important per
sonage connected with the manufac-
ture. 1t is his name that is inscribed
on the hilt and his reputation en-
hances the value OF sword Those
who shape the blade. sharpen and
sdorn it are o. minor importance.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
Elaborate Mosaic Work.

Maurizlo Camerino, an artist from
Venice has begun work on several
more elaborate mosaic designs on the
interior OF the Stanford Memorial
church m Stanford university, Cali
fornia, The new mosaics will repre-
sent Biblical scenes and will be placed
over the entire side walls OF tie organ
loft and the east and west transept
wings. At present those walls are sur
faced with smooth faced stone. orna-
mented with artistleally carved de-
signs. but these will be hewn out and
the mosaic work substituted. When
the proposed work is completed the en-
tire interior wall surface OF the edifice
will be covered with mosaic. The work
win require eight months for compile
ton.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

The late Colonel Ingersoll was talk
ing one day with n group of friends
when the subject of wealth and the
desire Of most men to accumulate
money was discussed.
II never could understand it," said
the colonel. Just imagine man with
100000 hats, 100000 pairs of shoes,
100000 pairs Of gloves, 100000
handkerchiefs, 100000 pairs of sus-
penders and train load of neckties
getting up before daylight and exert
ing every energy until late at night in
order that he may make enough money
to buy himself another necktier
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
HIS BANK BALANCE.
Professor Finally Fonnd Out What
IL Amounted To.

These IL Il certain Professor Il. who
is constitutiolally ha2y In regard to
his own financial affairs. Tor long
time he had an account at bank in
lower Broadway, and, though he could
mention oifhand all the known resources
of any government on the face OF the
! earth. he would have looked over his
/ spectaclcs In mild bewildcrment If he
had been asked TO state the amount OF
1 his balance at that bank at any time.
/ OF course, he knew that II varied, but
he had pleasant and secure Kind or
feeling that 1t must always be q
pretty stable one, because he regularly
and rellgiousiy deposited his weekly
salary as soon as he received ii. and
he never drew checks except when it
seemed necessary TO do so.
The professor lives In Jersey City,
and for seven or eight years his wife
has been telling him that ii would be
much more convenient, since most OF
their dealings are with Jersey City
merchants. TO have their account with
Jersey City bank. The other day the
professor got around to attend TO the
matter AS a preliminary he went over
to the Broadway bank TO draw out his
balance there.
While he stood waiting, after telling
one of the clerks what he wanted, the
president of the bank. who also lives
in Jersey City and whose wife goes TO
the same church the professors wife
attends. came mp to him.
why, professor" he said cordially,
I'm sorry to hear that you are going
to leave u.s.
II am leaving you with the greatest
regret" said the professor benignly.
"But 1t is ar Inconvenience not to have
a bank account In our home town and
in order TO open+one there ! really need
the money | have deposited here"
"Of course, of course" the president
acquiesced. "a man cannot have his
money lying about in different banks. |
Mr.. Smith"-calling to a clerk who was |
passing fare you-attending 10 Profess
or rs matter? Are you getting his
balance for him!"
Eyes, sir" said the clerk politely. ut /
will be ready for him in a moment"
The two men conversed amiably /
about the Russo-Japanese war for a
time, and presently the clerk APP
preached.
Here ~ your bank book, Professor
b. be said and your balance.
think you win find it correct"
He tried to slip the money into the
hand in a private kind of
way, but the amount was plainly yisi-
Die not only to the professor but to the
lank president. 1t was Sill.
The president with great tact hastily
asked the professor regarding the ex-
let location of a Manchnrian town
which the Japanese We're reported 10
De fortifying and which he had not
leen able to locate ON amy map. The
absently pocketed his bank
balance and forgot all about ii in the
interest of this geographical discussion.
Il was only when his wife asked him
hat evening II he had gone TO the bank
hat he remembered to tell her of the
Incident, and he was troubled to find
hat she seemed much annoyed about
t-New York Tribune.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
A Painters Retor,.

Shortly after Franz Lenbach had
painted the portrait Of Emperor viii
helm l. a privy councillor called on him
to express the emperor's satisfaction.
There was only one criticism 10 make
would the professor be so kind as TO
paint more distinctly the buttons on
the uniform. which were only Indicated
vaguely? Lenbach looked at him a
moment over his glasses and said :
Look here. Mr. Councillor, paint
heads not buttons Gch mai nur kocpfe,
aber keine knoepfeD Tell his majesty
that" The emperor. when this an
swcr was brought 10 him. laughed
heartily.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

pendicnlar line. PERSONS on lnpurnis
tarn OF mind who ask why this Is as it
IS may find an answer in the following.
All failing bodies partake OF the earth's
eastward motion to greater or lesser
extent. Therefore during the time oc-
cupied by stone in falling from the
top of Il high tower or other emlnence
the eartli's rotary motion has carried
1t an appreciable distance TO the east.
The initial impetus Of the stone has
carried it to the eastward also, there
fore ii strikes the earth to the east OF
the perpendicular, varying in degree
according to the height from which IT
has falen.--Exchange
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

are won, which IL OF itself sufficient
reason why the quiet campaign should
be postponed until date always just
four years ahead.
A feast Of reason looks nice enough
on tie mcriu card but when 1t comes
to winning votes a brass band and q
torchlight parade are three blocks in
the lead ana still gaining.
When Alphonse and CASTOR head the
rival tickets we may have a quiet
campaign, but for the present there
is no danger that It will be put up in
bottles and placed on the market as Il
sovereign remedy for insomnia.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
The Quiet Campaign.

Along early in the game we hear
good deal about the quiet campaign,
but the man who has had some ex-
perience will not waste any time sit
ting up to listen for 1t.
1t has been the dream of the poets
and reformers for some time to have
a campaign in which a number of
nice boys with their hair neatly comb
ed shall sit around and in quiet. sub
dued tones discuss the issues OF the
campaign over lunch of crackers and
cheese.
That is not the way political battles
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
The ThIr.,y Elm.

1t has been computed that II the
leaves Of an elm tree sixty feet high
were spread ont on the ground edge TO
edge they would cover five acres Of
land. These leaves. averaging 7.O1.OOO
to fun grown tree. viii absorb water
to the amount Of seven tons during the
normal summer day. Were Il not for
the ingathering by the sfomata during
the nighf a few rin1s soula soon draw
OF al the water frox 4 1.etrict
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
queer Phenomena Of rarling Bodies.

| am unable TO say who first noticed
the peculiar caprices Of stone or 9TH
er heavy body dropped from the top
of high tower. but 1t is nevertheless
a curious fact that such objects invari-
ably fail slightly to the east of the per
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

Visit the Worlds fair One fare.
sfss. via the Mobile and Ohio rail.
road. tickets sold for all regular trains
August 18th, 18th and 25th, limited to
return seven ca days from date of
sale.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
cures all summer disorders in chill
dren. makes them eat. sleep and grow.
makes them strong. healthy and 70
lasi. 3 cents. Tea or Tablets. Paul
G Echah L Sons
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

Dugan, the outfielder signed by Pa
ducah, July 81, has been released and
returned to his home in Louisville.
Taylor, q pitcher and outfelder, has
been signed In his place.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

We have been told on good author.
fly that We must forget ourselves II
we would be happy. bat We are so apt
10 forget that We ought TO forget our.
seIfes.-Judge.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10

il is necessary to have your system in
good working order--to havean energy
born Of perfect health and strength
it is imperative that each organ be
kept in free action, and BEECHAM'S
PILLS are foremost Of the few things
that will do it.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-10
BASE BALL.CHAT
FOR CAIRO FANS
The GAINESVILLE fans raised an aw
full roar because Hoeppel was releas
ed and he was Immediately resigned.

Alice has fallen i'm love with Clyde
Goodwin. Pit the Iron Man or Hap
py Crangle against him and bell so
to the hay.