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saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs Nj. L. Bobbitt OF
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerless to save her. TIE most
skillful physicians and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life In
this terrible hour DR. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption turned despair
into JOY. The first bottle brought i'm
n ediate relief and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed bot
ties SOC and S1.00. Trial bottles free
at o. L. Ginson's drug store.
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What's In A Namal

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. @.
Dewitt & Co. of Chicago discovered
some years ago how to make a salve
from witch hazel that is a specific for
piles. For blind, bleeding, itching
and protruding piles, eczema, cuts,
burns, bruises and all skin disea asses,
DeWitt's Salve has no equal This
has given rise to numerous worthless
rounterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-the
eeOuine. Sold by B. A. Quinlan.
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NANTUCKET, Mass. Jan. 22.-The
inhabitants of this island have settled
down for the third ice siege of the win
ter. The harbor is impregnable, and
the sound for miles is filled with float
ing ice. Provisions are plentiful, but
the grain supply has been exhausted
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-22

Avoid all drying inhalants and Use
that which cleanses and heals the mem
bTane. Ely's Cream Balm is such a
remedy and cures catarrh easily and
pleasantly. Colo in the head vanisnes
quickly. Price 80 ceuts at druggists
or by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing.
By the use of Ely's Cream Balm, drop
ping OF mucous has ceased, voice ard
hearing have greatly improved }. w.
Davidson, attorney at law, Monmouth,
Ill.
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any Chlldren Are sIckIr.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
children used by Mother Gray, anurse
in Children's home, New York. break
up colds in "A hours, cure feverishness
headache, stomach troubles, teething
disorders, and destroy worms. At all
druggists, 25 cents. Sample mailed
free. Address, Allen S, Olmsted, Le-
Roy, N. Y.
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The Vine and Its Products.

The wine merchants Of Zurich have
decided to form a museum and library
"du VIM" in wAich every phase OF
wine culture will be represented One
special feature will be books and
prints, and another will consist of the
utensils, ancient and modern, used in
the manufacture of wine. Indeed, the
museum is to be at once historical. ar
tistic and scientific
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SOUTH NOItWALK. Conn, Jan. %
Harry Landon, who says his home is
in Philadelphia, has been arrested here
and locked up on a charge of having in
his possession and passing counterfeit
half dollars. When arrested eight Of
the imitation coins were found in his
possession
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COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

~ Estate Of HARRIET CLIFFORD.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate court for the District Of Bennington,
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands OF all persons against the estate
of Harriet Clifford, late OF Bennington, in said
district, deceased, and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid, at the
County Clerks Office Bennington, VT, on the
9Th day OF February and sth day of July next,
nom 2 o'clock p. m. until 4 O'Clock p. m.
each of said days, and that six months
from the 18th day OF jan. A. d. 1904. is the
time limited by said court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination and al
lowance,
Dated at Bennington, this goth day of
January. A. D. 1904.
HARRY T CUSHMAN,
WILLIAM X. DALEY.
52w3 Commissioners.
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CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 22.-The
German cruiser Stein, with large
class of cadets aboard, has come into
port and will remain a week. One ca.
Diet recently died of scarlet fever and
was buried at sea.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-Word has
been received at the navy department
of the arrival at Olongapo, in Subig
bay, Of Rear Admiral Evans battle
ship squadron. consisting of the Ken
lucky, Wisconsin and Oregon.
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ITHACA, n. Y, Jan. 22-Rev. Ed
ward A. George of Willimantic, Conn,
has been chosen pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Ithaca. He is
graduate of Yale university and Yale
Divinity school.
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A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles.
Don't take chances when Foley IS Hon
ey and Tar affords perfect security from
serious effects of cold. For sale by B.
A. Quinlan.
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New York NInrkets.

FLOUR-Unsettled and less active; Min
nesota patents, $475d6; winter straights.
A20G4.35; winter extras $32Oq3,50 winter
patents, si.35MA5.
WHEAT-Had a severe break under
more bearsh weather news and heavy
selling Of long stuff at Chicago and else
where; later the market rallied on local
covering; May, 92lsgsS b-1sc,; July, $3.50
IS 1l-l6c
RYE-Quiet; state and Jersey, 56G5Sc
No western, SIC. nominal, I. o. b., afioat.
CORN-Tumbled a cent a bushel under
liquidation similar to that In wheat; May,
55hd55&c.
0ATS@Nominal; track, white, stale, 45h
Q49c.; track, white, western, 45lEG49c.
PORK-Steady; mess N4&ql5; family,
LARD-Firm; prime western steam,
STRENGTHENING; extra creamery.
&c; state dairy, 14dl9c.
CHEESE Steady; state. full cream,
fancy small. colored, September. 12c.; late
made. 101zc.; small white, September l2c.
late made, 10Mc.; large, colored, Septem-
Der, 12c late made l0I5c.; large, white,
SeptemberSS2c. late made, 101ac
EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania
nearby average finest, 3lc.; state and
Pennsylvania, seconds to firsts, S9S9c;
western firsts, Soc; western seconds, so
29c.
SUGAR-Raw nominal; fair refining.
2 27-32c.; centrifugal, sc test, l1-32c.; re-
fined dull crushed, 5.05c.: powdered 455o.
MOLASSES-Firm; New Orleans, 31q
RIcE-steady; domestic, S%@6hc; ia
pan. nominal.
TALLoW- Steady; CITY, Sc; country 5a
HAY-Qulet shipping, 6Oa7Oc.; good to
choice, S5q90C.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Clo.inr Stool. ouotatIons.

Money on call easy at per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 4Aq5 per cent, Elk
changes. S24S, 595, 6O7; balances, $13, 1858
CLOSING Driceqs
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COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" Estate of CHARLES KlNSLFY.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of Ben
nington, COMMISSIONERS, to receive exam
inc and adiustall claims and demands of all per-
sons againSt the estate of Chas Kihsley late
of Bennington in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes aiore-
ton, Vt. on the 9TH day OF
February aud Sth day of July next fr' IN
2 O'Clock p. m. until O'Clock y. m. and that
six months from the 9th day of January,
said creditors to present their claims TO us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, Vt, this 18th day of
January, A ID. 1904.
HARRY T. CUSHMAN.
WILLIAM X. DALEY.
5IW9 Commissioners
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The Alarm
HAS
No TerrOrS
-FOR-
Those Insured
WITH -
HARRISON |.
..NORTON.

IA Main ST., at Wall and Co.'S Store.
16 Corner Union and Main.
Is Corner Grove and County.
% Corner South and Weeks,
% Corner Pleasant and School.
81 Corner Elm and Washington.
20 Corner River and Lincoln.
80 Corner w. Main Campbell's Mill
"a Corner Adams and North.
36 Corner Park and Gage.
81 Corner Main and Willow.
80 Corner Stafford and Gage.
Al Guideboard.
43 Beech and Webb.
As Silver and Grandview.
4S Main and North.
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Live stock Market.

,CATTLE--1supply light; market steady;
choice. $5.10d5.3O prime, A.S545.05; fair
80 40D410; veal calves, $SdSS.
HOGS-Market active prime heavy
$51Oa$5.15; mediums, S15Q5.2O; heavy
Workers. $510a515; light Workers. %909
sos; pigs, $4.7O44S0; roughs, S35O@45O
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Supply light,
market steady; prime wethers. s4.6OGl 6
cullg and common, S2Q275; choice lambs,
sS5094
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
STOCKS RISE AT PARIS.
Official Denials of Rumors Cause
Strong Market.

NJ, ~, % As result Of the official de-
NAL OF the alarming reports regarding the atti-
t,de Of prominent hnanciers. prices on the
Bourse to-day were much hrmer- From the
opening an upward tendency was apparent
Rentes were quoted at the beginning of the ses-
sion at an advance Of franc - confines over
the closing price Of Saturday. The frmness in
these securities extended to others, including
foreign securities. Brazilians opened with an
advance Of francs 20 centimes. Italians francs
IS confines and Servians francs so centimes.
In the course OF the day strong buying devel-
oped-
In the second part Of the session business was
Inactive and calm. but the good tone continued
TO the close, Internationals showing general
advance OF from 10 points French, Spanish
and Turkish securities particularly improved
Russian imperial As closed at s2.lO. Rio Tintos
gained % francs.
The private rate of discount was 2ss per cent
The authorities declare there has been no Of
hcial Intervention. that OF the denial Of
false reports.
NJ Rendue. secretary general Of the Cham
Der Of Stockholders, said to-day that the meas
ures determined upon by the Finance Minister.
VI. Rouvier, and NJ. de Verneuii. representing
the Chamber Of Stockholders at the confer
ence yesterday evening would. he was conf
dent. result in a continuance OF the good tone
OF the IldIheN- he lLldil lileEe NOuA0 De AO
active Intervention by the government, which
would only seek to prevent the circulation Of
false reports. and on their part the brokers
would urge their clients to be less excitable.
He added:
Forty-eight hours have enabled the public TO
become treasured and the falsty Of the reports
circulated to be established. All precautions
and all measures Of prudence have been taken,
and hopeful that the situation. which has
already improved. will continue strong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
KENTUCKY ORDERED TO HONG KONG.
Movements of warships on the Asiatic
Station.

Washington Feb. 22-The battleship Ken
lucky the flagship OF the American Asatic
fleet has been ordered TO Hong Kong. where she
will he locked FOR the purpose OF making minor
repairs II Is thought probable that Admiral Evans
will have the remainder OF the batteship squadron
accompany him Hong Kong. although he has
not advised the department to this effect. IL is not
intended at present that the battleshps shall so
further north. The double turreted monitors Mo-
nadnocb and Monterey, also part OF the battle
ship squadron. are at Shanghai and Canton,
spectively. Tho cruiser New Orleans and the gun
boat Wilmington have been recalled from Che
Foo lest their presence there might be resented by
one OF the helligerents. and their way to
Shanghai, where the Raleigh Is awaiting the
rival Of the remainder OF the cruiser squadron.
The cruiser Cincinnati Is IN Philippine waters un-
der orders for Shanghai and the San Francisco
Chinese waters Rear Admiral Evans has dis
tributed the gunboat division which is attached
TO the battleship squadron follows: The Callao
last reported at Canton, FL CanO at Nan
kin, the Helena in mud dock at New hwang, the
Vicksburg at Chemulpo. and tho VillabOs at Han
kow.
OF the Philippine squadron OF gunboats Rear
Admiral Stirling commanding. the Annapolis and
the FrOlic are at Shanghai and the remainder
in Philippine waters. OF the fleet auxaries tho
collier Pompey IS at Chemulpo and the supply
boat hota. consisting OF the destroyers Decatur
Chauncey, Barry, cambridge and Dale. under con-
of the cruiser Buffalo. has left Malta for Port
Said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
RUSSIA ACCUSES JAPAN.
Note to Po5cers Charging Repeated
Violations of international Lac.

Washington. Feb 22.--Russia is addressing 70
the powers either through their representatives
at 81. Petersburg. the ENJOYS abroad. or probably
through both. vigorous communication, charg-
ing Japan with repeated violation OF the laws Of
natons-hrst. the note alleges. IN threatening
20 attack the neutral port OF Chemulpo.
Corea. unless the Russian ships within came out
10 face an overwhelming force and. second. in
attacking Port Arthur before war had been de-
clared. and while the japanese Minister at st.
Petersburg was still enjoying the protection and
courteSies Of the Russian government. TO which.
il is said. he had just addressed communica-
ton expressing his belief that the interruption
OF diplomats relations between the two coun-
tres would be brief The note IS 10 the follow
ing effect although the text is not yet obtain
able:
That the Russian government. believing all
civilized powers 10 be faithfully DESTROYS that
the laws Of nations shall be strictly adhered 10
IN the present war. respectfully calls the atteu-
ton of the neutral governments 10 these two
instances in which Japan has violated this law:
In threatening the neutral port Of Chemupo.
demanding the departure from that port Of the
Russian men-of-war. the Nariag and the
korietz. under penalty Of attack within the
harbor. and in attacking the Russian hect az
Port Arthur on the night Of February 50 and
on the following dav, these several attacks hav-
inC taken place prior 10 formal declaration
Of war and before tho japanese Minister al -.
Petersburg and the Russian Minister az Toxic
had left their posts.
In the diplomatic corps The news OF Russia's
intended address 10 the powers has caused
great interest 4 diplomat whose government
IS inclined to symrathize with Russia said that
the Russian government did not expect other
nations 20 pass the attack at Port Arthur.
but as to the threatened attack on Chemulpo.
this diplomat said. the Russian government ex-
pected that the powers. In the interest Of inter
national law. would give this matter their ear
nest consideration. Several OF the foreign naval
commanders at Chemulpo. he said. were re-
lorted 10 have protested against the action Of
the japanese commander at the time. and IL Il
true that the American commander re-
fused 20 Join with the other foreign command
CTS in protesting 10 the japanese commander
against his action in threatening the town. he
thought IL likely that the action OF the COM
maUder 81 the Nicksburg would be the subject
OF exchange OF views between the 81. Peters
burg and Washington governments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
ROAD OYER LAKE BAIKAL.
Prince KhIkof Makes Good Report
of Lines Capabilities.

81. Petersburg. Feb. 22.-Prince Khilkoff. Min
lister OF Railroad Communication. has started
for Manchuria from IrlzutslI. after having seen
that the railroad on the ice across Lake Bail1al
was laid To him was intrusted $4,000 TO ef-
feet the quick completion OF this work Prince
KhiIkoff reports that the Siberian railroad IS
able 20 move thirty thousand men day 10
their destinati9n. but that the transit from
Western points TO the Far East viii require
six weeks.
Hearty manifestations Of patriotism are re-
ported from Hesingfors. Finland. II is said
that several thousand persons carrying Russian
flags paraded there sunday night and sang the
Russian national hymn before the residence Of
the Governor General and other authorities and
the French Consulate. At the Russian Theatre
the audience repeatedly demanded the playing
% the Russian national hymn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
SURVITORS.
Forty Landed at Nagasaki-V1adi-
UOstOk Nezcs.

Nagasaki Feb. 22.-The steamer stoTberg has
arrived here from Nladivostok with twenty
white foreigners. $50 Chinese and fifty Jap
anese. She brings. IN addition. forty sur
vivors 81 the japanese steamer Nakonoura-
which vas sunk by the Russian cruiser squad
ron from VIadivostok on February IL Two men
were drowned IN the transfer 10 the Russian
ships. Tho survivors were well treated and
received return passages
The Tladivostok squadron intended 20 bonn
bard Hakodate. but snowstorm p7e-ented the
vessels from entering the Straits OF Tsugaro.
They intend 10 make another attempt 10 reach
HakOdate in March with the cruisers, I'VE tor
pedo boats and an armed transport
The civilians at Nladivostok have been or
dered TO leave the town, owing TO the scarcity
Of food. as the government is taking everything
available. Panic has seized the Chinese, who
are leaving there by the wholesale.
In an interview the captain OF the steamer
Nakonoura. which was sunk by hussias Nladi-
vostOk squadron, says that on the morning OF
February IL four Russian warships were sight
ed at distance Of four miles. The warshius
signalied the Nakonoura TO follow them. and
afterward signalled that al on board should
leave the steamer in fifteen minutes. In the
mean time the waTships opened IRE on the
Nakonoura. The second signalling was Intended
10 save the crew.
While the Nakououra was lowering boats two
men were wounded and fell into the sea The re-
rnafrder % the crew was taken on board the
cruisers Gromo5oi and provided with clothing.
They were transferred on February u 10 the
steamer Stobe-g, from Nladivostock but the
Stoiberg, after proceeding Eve miles. was
stopped by the Russians and detained until
February 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23

lead him 20 believe that the japanese troops
may now wait possibly two or three months be-
fore undertaking aggressive operations in Man
churia- He said:
We have found that Russia IS so unexpectedly
unprepsred that should not be surprised II tie
Japanese land forces coutented themselves with
vancing as the construction OF the railroad
toward the Yalu River COS on. Russia appear
10 he less prepared than was China IN 1880.
believe that only three trains q day can ne run
through Manchuria. Supposing these are equally
divided between troops and supplies. as Wcula
be necessary. Russia could not peTcepdbly
strengthen her land forces before April
Japan's naval attack has been so Unexpectedly
successful that I rather think our troops viii
take their time The shallow inlets are now
forces This IS especially true at Port arthur,
where a near landing Of troops is Impossible
owing 10 the Ice
. 500 Russians have been killed IN an outpost
engagement at the Yalu River. He says there
Is no japanese force IN that vicinity large
enough 10 inhict such loss.
The only naval development Baron Hayashi
expects IN the near future is possible attack on
the Japanese fleet by the powerful Russian tor
pedo aotflla hitherto unused, at Port Arthur.
on the japanese side. except possible actions
against the Russian Vladlvostok squadron. the
Japanese Minister does not look for develop
ments at present. believing that Admiral Togo
will be satisfied to keep the disabled Russian
squadron prisoners at Port Arthur.
The Minister credits the Russians with having
barely 10000 troops in Manchuria-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
MUSEUM FOR WAR FUND.
Great japanese La5ryer to Sell
1900 900 Collection to did Nation.

Toxic. Feb. 22.-Kehachiro Olzahura, a mill
ionaire az Toxic offers his private museum for
sale IN America and England for 100000.
which he purposes 20 give 10 the japanese war
fund.
The museum contains the most famous pri-
waite collection en- Japan. and represents the
labor Of thirty years ir collecting and an eN-
ienditure exceeding S5O0OOa. Included among
the many rare cullOs are more than one thou
sand Tiuetan. Chinese. Siamese, Corean and
Japanese Idols. covering period ~ thirteen
centuries The most interesting individual piece
g. the shrine OF the Gfth Shotgun.
The offer includes the museum building. into
which are built parts Of temples and ancient
WOODY work
Baron Okahu~a hopes that some municipality
~ museum viii purchase and preserve the col
iection intact He is willing 10 meet any condi-
fion provided the SlO0o000 reaches the war
fund
Baron Okahura e. considered 10 be the greatest
lsv-ver ~ Japan. TEe attache % the Jap
a1ese Legation a. Washington e. ISL. studied
eiesn wears at Harvard and took degree. and alto
studied under Justice Holmes Of the United States
supreme Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
NEW ENGINE BUILDING RECORD.
Philadelphia Concern Makes Seven for Japan
in One Day.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 23-In consequences Of a rush
order from the japanese government TOT Ioco-
motives a locomotive plant here has established
nav record by the construction OF seven locomotives
IN a day. The engines ordered by japan are FOR the
military railroad that will connect Fusan. on the
fouthern coast OF Corea, with Seoul, the capital
Tho line will be about two hundred and Twenty-Five
miles long Tho order. which called for twenty
ioconnotives 10 DO completed within thirty days
was received late in January. Eight Of them have
been shipped to Fusan- The remaining twelve VIII
be shipped this week SIX Will be sent overland 10
San Francisco and Will be loaded aboard steam
sbt, FOR F-ussn while the remaining six viii 50 BY
the ali water route from New-Nork oy way OF ths
Suez Canal. -. .zs.-a
yaura "a nile ak are OF two feet gauge Inc Iattet
SiiI he used on a small military road running VII
CfE usan o a junction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-23
ANSWERS TO HAY NOTE.
Russia and Japan FdUor Principle
of Neutrality of China.

,,,,.Li,gton. Feb. 22-The State Department
- edo r,ublic the text of the notes exchanged
u-i+b the powers respecting the Far Eastern
vyar The United States note already has been
nublished. The text of the remaining notes fol-
low:
nm February Is the following answer was re-
ceived from the japanese government addressed
70 the American Minister in Toxic:
T., response TO your note OF the 18th inst.
ON the subject OF the neutrality of China dur
ing the existing war. L beg TO say that the I'M
perial government sharing with the govern
mont of the United States in the fullest meas
ure the desire 10 avoid. far as possible, any
disturbance OF the orderly condition OF anairs
now prevailing in China are prepared 20 re
spect the neutrality and administrative entity
of China outside the regions occupied by Rus
STA as long as Russia, making similar engage
ment, fulfils in good faith the terms ana condl-
tions Of such engagement.
on February 10 the following answer was re-
ceived from the Russian government:
The imperial government shares completely
the desire to insure tranquility OF China: Is
ready to adhere to an understanding with other
powers for the purpose OF safeguarding the
neutrality Of that empire on the following con-
ditions: .il&a
First-ChIna must herself strictly observe ali
the clauses of neutrality.
Second-The Japanese government must loyal
" observe the engagements entered into with
the powers. as well as the principles generally
recognized by the law OF nations.
Third-That II IS well understood that neu-
tralization In no case can be extended to Man
churia. the territory Of which by the force Of
events. VIII serve the field Of military oper-
atiOns.
on the same day the state Department sent
the following telegram TO the governments OF
Russia and Japan. communicating its purport
to the other powers interested:
The answer Of the Russian government is
viewed responsive 10 the proposal made by
the United States as we'll as by the other pow
have II
communicating II forthwith to the governments
OF China and japan, each Of which has already
Informed us OF its adherence 10 the principles
set forth in our circular proposal