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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03
Secret Drove Them all to Suicide

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Mystery surrounds the violent deaths
of three mer father, son and gran dson-
all of them intimately concerned with
the management Of the First National
Bank OF Grinnell, Ia, which was closed
on the day after the two last named died
whether by accident or suicide may
never be known. Twelve years ago @.
II. Spencer, founder and president ofthe
bank, died by his own hand. Until n6w
there has been no sus piciOn in his man
agement. His son, Henry G. Spencer,
gho was the cashier. succeeded to the
management, and his son in turn was
made bookkeeper and confidential man.
Ten days ago this father and son went
in their launch to the middle of the little
lake on the edge of town and jumped in-
to the water. Both drowned, The next
day the bank closed. With a government
examiner in charge, absolutely nothing
official as to conditions can be learned.
But one story is that the original Spencer
gave up the struggle IL years ago, left
the bank iusolvent, and that his son and
grandson covering up the fact, have strug-
gled to restore solvency and save the
family honor, finally giving up and COM
hitting suicide together. This is the be-
lief OF most people in Grinnell. The
bank Is credited by its las; statement with
about $3.50, 600 in deposits. The best in-
formation is that if it really had
such an amount there will be immense
losses. Sensational developments are GER
tain when the receiver makes his report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03

the Governor some time since made an
attack upon the Presidents mother.
This shows the narrowness and spiteful-
ness of the heads of the government
departments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03
Japanese Lost Twenty Thousand ?

Japanese Lost Twenty Thousand
Advices from Port Arthur state that
20, 900 japanese were killed in an at
tempt to take the fortress by storm. A
Russian who escaped from Port Arthur
via Pigeon Bay on the night of July 20
states that the earth trembled under the
terrific cannonading which began at 4 a.
m, July 26, and ended during the night
of July %, when the battle ceased. A
Chinese who has arrived at Chefoo on
separate junk confirms the Russians
statement that the Russian killed and
wounded during the assault numbered
between 5000 and 5000. The Jap
anese in their repeated assaults against
the eastern forts on the hills, through
barbed wire entanglements and over
mines, displayed fsnatical bravery. They
were moved down by the hail of shells
and bullets and the explosion OF mines
under their feet. Their losses are esti-
mated at 10000. The Russ declares
that the Russians held all the eastern
forts leading to Golden Hill, and that
the japanese, shattered and exhausted,
retired to the eastward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03
Big Losses.

An estimated loss of nearly 81, 900,
600 in wages will be sustained by mine
wOrkersin theanthracite region of Penn
sylvania through the suspension of work
begun Monday. The shut down in the
Schuylkill region was complete. with the
exception of the Lehigh Coal & Naviga-
ton Company, which continued to ope-
rate its collieries 10 the Panther Creek
Valley. 1t is estimated that there are
about go, 900 idle men in the county as
the result Of the suspension. Between
10, 900 and 20, 600 miners in the Wilkes
barre section began their spell of ideness
yesterday, owing to the suspension on
account of curtailmentin the production.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03
Where Gains Arc Expected.


The democrats are counting upon
gains in the next Hause in Wisconsin,
Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West
Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Penn
sylvania, New Jersey and possibly Con-
necticut and Rhode Island. In the
West they probably will elect their Con-
gressmen or majority of them in
Coloradoj also their representatives in
Montana, in Idaho, possibly in Wypm-
ing and probably will made gains in
California. There is possibility of the
House going democratic with repu5li-
can victory for President, but it is not
probable, inasmuch as all precedent is
against it. The republicans admit this
quietly. They also admit that the
chances of Judge Parker's election are
growing every day. There is really no
doubt Of Judge Parker's election, if the
democrats of this country who believe
in democratic principles, instead of trust
domination and the reign of an aristoc-
racy, will stand shoulder to shoulder
for the democratic ticket. This, the
leaders of the party believe, will hap
pen, and they are far more encouraged
than they have been since 1892.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03
DIED.

On Monday, August /, JOHN O'NEAL.
aged q years. The funeral will take place
from n. hary's Church tomorrow Thursday
morning at o'clock. Friends are invited to
attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03

The Virginia State Dental Association
held the opening session of its annual
convention at the Buckroe Beach Hotel
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03
The Market.

Georgetown. Aug. s.--whsat 75as7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03

FOR SALE.-The famous LEE COAL at
the lowest market prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03

OTTERBURN LITHIA WATERING are
agents for This celebrated Lithia Water an
keep constantly on hand a full and fresh sup
ply. WAKEFIELD & HALL,
Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-03

HEADLESS ROE HERRING, cleaned
AMI packed on shore when caught; also Prices
Roe Herring for sale by
J. C. MILBURN.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
south SHAFTSBUY

Mrs Merrill Hitchcock was made
president of the Womans Foreign
Missionary society at North Adams
last week she and Mrs d. W. Cole
were the only ones of our society that
were in attendance They had very
interesting session. Our society may
expect a resume of the proceedings as
tar as those ladies are able to give it
without much time for notes.
A letter was read before the Sunday
school from the lany who has charge
of the work in the mission concerning
the taking out of children from New
Iork who help to smell the fresh air
and will be cared for here.
Edward Tacy is home from Troy
business college for vacation.
Miss Rilla Galusha entertained a
lady friend from out of town over
Saturday and Sunda v
Walter Bronson hashis market over
his foundation.
Invitations are out for 25th ami
versary wedding of Mr. and Mrs Geo.
A. Moon is still confined to the house
Her father and mother visited her on
Sunday.
Walter Wright is in town visiting
his grandparents, Seymour Green and
wife.
The schools are preparing for
Decoration day. They will have exer-
cises and go to the cemetery afterward
with flowers.
Miss Margaret Graves OF Manches.
ter visited her cousin Miss Cole also
the Misses Harringtons at the Center
returning TO her school at Arlington the
following day.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society will meet with Mrs Edward
Millington on Wednesday, June lst at
3 O'Clock. 1t is desired that all mem
bers interested in the work be present
and get the benefit of the papers to be
read.
F. E. Rice and wife we're in Arling-
ton on Sunday.
Mrs Gibson of Cambridge recently
visited her sister, Mrs L. j. Barton.
Miss Clara Morse of Washington
is the guest of her uncle's, Loren
Barton's.
Mr. and Mrs a. Barnes and two
children of Barre are the guests of her
father, j. S. Ball.
Miss Nancy Chase was in town on
Sunday morning.
Mrs Charles Carruth was on the sick
list last week. Miss Susie Coles ar
rival was very opportuue she found
hospital work plenty in her home.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
POWNAL
FEELS HURT
White Cap Incident VividIy
Exaggerated.
NOT LIKE 4YNCHINGS.
Metropolitan Papers Have Civ.
en- the Town Unenvi-
able Notoriety.
NOT LIKE LYNCHINGS.

Pownal, May 25;-Pownal seems to
have attained considerable unenviable
notoriety from its now famous "White
Gaping" cases.
The climax seems to be reached
when the New York Sun proceeds TO
compare the Pownal happenings with
the Mississippi lynchings
While all good citizens deplore the
fact that the "boys" should take it in
to their heads that they we're special
officers of the law, they are equally
indignant that papers should treat
this in the way in which they do as 1t
places an unjust stigma on the town.
Take the Burdick case for instance:
The real facts seem to be that Burdick
got in a rather boastful mood one
evening at North Pownal and Dragged
considerable of his ability as a fight
err. His blufT was called by some of
the North village wandering weav-
ers" with the result that Burdick came
out Of the encounter second best. This
is what some local papers have made
a great White Cap item out Of.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News ofIthe Town apdI.lVLlRge Told
Briefly Fer Busy Readers

News OfIthe Town apdI.lV1IaEe Told
Briefly Fer Busy Readers
Miss c S Keyes has received a nice
line Of white hats and other seasonable
goods this week.
Mrs Harriet Armstrong Bradford is
yet confined to the house with a severe
lameness.
Past Warden VIM c Mathers has
been appointed District Deputy Grand
Warden over District No. 9 of the
NEOP.
The Rough Rider base ball team
with English and Mcclure for battery
would like to arrange a game with the
Bennington base ball team to play
for the sum of $500
1t was Paul Galipeau instead of Joe
as stated yesterday who was repre-
manded for making a disturbance in
Library hall.
Seats for Company K concert are
now on sale at Gokay's
Mr. and Mrs George Moon of South
Salisbury will celebrate their silver
wedding this evening Several invi-
tations have been received by Ben
nington friends.
Mrs j E Burke has sufficiently re-
covered from her recent attack of
appendicitis to be around the house a
portion of the time.
The Burr and Burton seminary team
will play the Bennington high school
team on the fair grounds at Man
chester Center Saturday and a hot
game is expected as the Bennington
team was victorious at Bennington
April 30, winning by score of Q to s.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
sH AFTsBURY DEPOT

Miss Mary McGrail spent Sunday
with Miss Rilla Galusha of South
SALISBURY.
Mrs Abel Webb is on the sick list.
Wednesday evening, May IL, Miss
Lola Brundage was pleasantly sur
prised by number of her friends, the
occasion being her 18th birthday. Re-
treshments were served and games
were played and pleasant evening
enjoyed by all.
Mrs Loretta Sanders who has been
quite i'll is .lowly improving.
Frank Finley, son of Mrs Peter King
died at his home in this place Sunday
evening, May 10, after an illness OF
two months. He was bright boy and
had many friends by whom he will be
greatly missed. The funeral was held
at his late home Tuesday afternoon,
May II at 2 O'Clock, Rev Mr. Agan of
ficiating.
One precious to our hearts has gone,
The voice we loved Is stilled
The place made vacant In his home
Can never more be filled.
Our Father in His wisdom called.
The boon His love had given;
And though on earth the body lies.
The souls safe in heaven.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
PLEASANT GATHERING
Grant Harbour Entertained Party Of Friends
Last Evening.

Grant Harbour pleasantly entertain
ed about twenty of his friends at a
dinner party at the Elk's rooms last
evening in honor OF his guests, T. T.
Gibbard and W. NJ. Wood of New
Haven.
Among the pleasant things of the
evening we're the vocal selections of
Mr. Harbour which we're greatly en-
joyed by all present.
A little mishap during his last song
marred the enjoyment somewhat,
A large dog that had been sleeping
quietly commenced to howl in the
middle of his song and rushed frantic
ally from room to room with froth
from his mouth and his eyes all afire
Grant, with some trouble, was finally
persuaded to stop singing and the
dog was cared for by his master.
After the dog recovered all shook
hands and voted nothing small about
Grant," or his voice, and all went
nome happy, with no one bitten. The
dog was only schocked,
"When you give little party to
your friends from out our state,
And the clock keeps strikin' -strik-
in'-and you know its very late;
And the dog keeps moaning, bark
ing till the froth runs from his lip,
l, for one, must leave you, Granty,
For the dog has give the tip.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
TWO HElRLOOMS.
Dolls Belonging TO Resident Over One Hundred
Years Old,

Dolls Belonging 10 Resident Over One Hundred
Years Old,
A we'll known lady of this village is
the possessor of two heirlooms of the
family that are highly priced. They
are two dolls, one of them was the
one that her great grandmother play
ed with and has been handed down in
the family for $50 years. The other
is a doll thatwas owned by her grand
mother and dates back one hundred
years,
They are both dressed to correspond
with the fashions of those times and
the Oldest one now wears clothes that
we're first placed on it.
The contrast between these dolls and
those Of the present date is quite
noticeable.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
NORTH HOOsICK.

Died in North Hoosick May Il,
Mrs Marcia Lamberton, wife of S. S.
Stevens, aged 10 years.
Mrs Frank Eldred is having her
house painted.
John Marsh is painting his house.
North Hoosick is soon to have a
new base ball ground. Several teams
are busy preparing it for use. 1t is
just east of Hathaway's hotel.
The North Hoosick ball team went to
Greenwich the 2Ist to play the Green
wich team. Score 5 to o in favor of
North Hoosick.
The brick work at Stevens and
Thompson's mill is progressing finely.
Charles Gardner has moved from
Walloomsac to Grafton.
The ladies aid society will hold
flower sale at the church Friday after
noon and evening. Ice cream, straw
berries and candy will also be for
sale.
Mrs Marshall of Hoosick Falls was
with her sister, Mrs D. c. Eldredge.
Saturday.
Jacob Eldredge spent Sunday with
his brother, ID. c. Eldredge, also Mr.
and Mrs William Maloney and chill
dren OF White Creek.
Died in jacksonville, Ohio. at the
home of her nephew, May 6, 1904,
Mary B. Knight, aged 70 years, 3
months and days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
Vemont's Senior Senator
Will Entertain Regiment.
SURVIVORS OF THE 18TH
Will Be Guests At MIR Proctor'S
Home June First and
Second.

Rutland, May "a. Senator Redfield
Proctor has sent TO each Of the sur
viving veterans of the 18th regiment,
Vermont volunteers, of which he was
colonel, an invitation to be present at
the next reunion to be held at the sena-
tors home at Proctor, June and 2
The members and their wives are to be
Mr. Proctor's guests for the trip and
during their stay at Proctor and in
Rutland.
In the invitation Senator Proctor
says: 81 hope there may be a full at
tendance of the regiment and only re-
gret that lack of accommodations for
the night prevents me from inviting all
the children and grandchildren as
well. The first of June is my 73rd
birthday and know you will be glad
to help me celebrate it."
Those in attendance will spend the
night of the first in this city.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
SYNDICATE

A d laughter was born to Mrs Fred
Whitten on the 18th instant.
Arthur Mears and family are stay
ing at his fathers Nathan Mears' for
a time.
Hollis Bentley, now of Manchester,
was at his fathers the first of the
week.
DR. and Mrs Hoyt were in Manches-
ter a couple of days last week.
Abel Holbrook and Miss Anna
Gamble, of Greenwich N. Y, were at
DR. Hoyt's over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Aaron B. Covey were
in Shushan Sunday of this week, cal
led there by the dangerous illness of
Mrs Covey's mother,
Miss Eliza Hamilton went last week
to Rhode Island where she has ac-
cepted a position in summer hotel.
william Conkey our village black
smith is working in Manchester at his
trade.
Mrs Gilbert Moff1tt of Stratton spent
part of last week in town.
Fred Conkey is quite i'll at this
writing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
W00DF0RD

Edward Wood OF Bennington visit,
ed in town Sunday.
Robert Smith of Bennington visited
his parents, Justice Smith and wife,
Sunday.
Charles f. Stone and wife of New
York are at Camp Comfort. Mr.
Stone is owner of the camp, and is
here with his wife earlier than usual
for the benefit of their health. Every
one enjoys the thought of knowing
that Mr. and Mrs Stone are in town.
Within few weeks the camp will be
filed with guests. Mr. Stone is the
largest taxpayer in town.
Edward Donnelly of New York, a
lover of Shakespeare, and well
known actor has been in town "swing-
ing the rod" Later Mr. Donnely
contemplates spending two or three
months in town with his wife.
George w. Wood and wife have
opened the Mount Pleasant house and
will run this summer.
Jacob Harbour and wife and many
others Of Bennington spent Sunday in
town.
Henry Facklan has been fishing in
town.
The recent rains were appreciated
and great promoter of vegetation.
From present appearances the hay and
other crops will be good, a great diff
ference from the dry May of last year.
Milton Knapp has bought the David
Crawford house in the hollow.
Mrs J. h. Hathaway is some better.
Rev Phillip Schuyler of Bennington
gave an interesting service Sunday in
the Ferndale chapel.
Edward L. Stone of Bennington has
been in town visiting and fishing.
George W. Knapp and wife have
visited relatives in Bennington.
Amos Aldrich 2nd of Bennington
has been visiting his grandparents.
Peter Mclaughlin and Mr. Brown
are occupying one of James Smiths
houses,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
May Prote.t Floating Mines.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Through
the American ministers abroad the ma
val attaches of the United States have
been instructed to report upon the num-
Der and danger to neutral shipping Of
war mines floating off the Manchurian
coast. The information obtained will
be placed in the hands of the naval
general board, which will submit its
views to. the president, and if occasion
warrants representations will be made
to the belligerents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
COMING NEXT WEEK.
The LOrnc EIwyn Company To Present All
New PLAYS.

| New Plays.
An amusement attractions of more
than ordinary merit is the Lorne Ell
wyn Company which comes to the
Library Hall for a weeks engagement
beginning Monday matinee May Both.
This company comes to us with the en-
dorsement of the press and public,
pronounced to be the strongest acting
popular price attraction on the road,
and includes some Of the best known
dramatic artists, including Miss
Gladys Gray, young actress already
widely known to the theatre going
public for her happy combination of
intelligence beauty, personal magnet
ism and superb power of dramatic in
depreciation.
The Lorne Elwyn Company pro-
duces in a mastery manner only the
best of plays which have been the
most recent successes in the city thea
tres and includes ''The Fatal Like
ness" ga Cavalier OF France"
"Miss Hursey from Jersey" "The
Crossroads of Crime" and the beauti-
full fairy drama "Cinderella. In adj
dition to the strong plays produced,
the popular craze for Vaudeville is
catered to by the appearance between
acts of some Of the best of the Waude-
vile ''topnotchers, among who will
be found Norton and Russell" known
as ''The Dago and The Monk" Jack
Regan, the comedian with the inimit-
able laugh; Miss Mae Fuller, the
Dancing Doll; and the European
novelty, Wonder & Bellmare, comedy
grotesque acrobats.
The engagement begins with the pro-
dlction of "The Crossroads of Crime"
Monday night.
Special matinee Monday afternoon
will be given, the prices will be 10
cents for children under u years, 20
cents for adults. Ladies tickets will
be good for Tuesday night instead of
Monday. Seats now on sale at Ayres
Drug store for both Monday and
Tuesday night. Remember ladies
tickets are limited to 200 and must be
before 7 O'Clock Tuesday
night
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
MANCHESTER

G. d. Cleghorn arrived from New
York Monday to spend several weeks
with his aunt, Miss Jessie o. Hawley.
Prin John E. Colburn, of Burr and
Burton seminary, passed Sunday in
Bennington.
Mrs B. C. Rodgers, who has been
the guest of Mrs G. L. Towsley, re-
turned to yergennes Monday.
The Burr and Burton seminary
base ball team met defeat at the hands
of the Washington Academy team at
Salem, N. Y, by the score of ! to 6.
The students will play the Bennington
high school team on the fair grounds
Saturday.
Weather Forecast.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
WHITE CREEK, N. Y.

Misses Lena and Carrie Lake have
closed their school for this term.
Miss Rose Sisson was the guest of
her friend, Miss May Percy last week.
The entertainment Friday evening at
the opera house was grand success,
the company clearing between SIS and
$50.
Mrs Rose Bennett was the guest of
her sister in Troy last week.
Howard Butts has opened soda
fountain.
Tom Henon has held meetings in the
village for the last week.
The Epworth league will be held as
usual at 1880 p. m.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
Notice,

The undersigned will receive sealed
bids for crushed stone taken from the
Blanchard quarry, so called, by the
yard. The grades No. 2, and to be
about equal in bulk, delivered to any
part of corporate limits of the village
OF Bennington, Vt, at such times and
in such quantities as may be wanted
during the season of 1904. Will fur
nish the new crusber, engine, bins and
main driving belt and new parts to ele-
vat0r, il any are needed to start tue
plant in good shape, but no repairs
after. Will also furnish such timb Der
and plank as l now have, all to be
delivered on the ground, but nothing
more. claim the right to reject ali
bids Bids must be in my hands by
the 3lst inst.
NJ. w. Stewart,
Street Commissioner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
FAST RIDE

Lennox Mass, Made in Two Hours and Fifty
Two Minutes.
Mrs S. Parker Bremen of Boston
end her two children have been guests
of mrs George Worthington for a few
days. While here trip to Lennox
was made in her white automobile Mr.
and Mrs Worthington accompanying
her, the run from Bennington Center,
As miles, being made in two hours,
and fifty two minutes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
REGARD TO STATE AID
Commissioners Meeting Held in Sunderland FO
It's Highway.

E. c. Bennett, Edw. II. Holden and
Judge Woodward left this morning
to attend the commissioners nesting
which is to be held at Sunderland in
regard to the state aid for the town
of Sunderland's highway,
E. G, Bennett chairman of the COM
mittee, Mr. Holden appears for the
town of Sunderland and States Attor-
ney Shakshober appears for the
state.
The towns of Searsburg and Arling-
ton will be represented by their select
men.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
SPECIAL TRAIN.

Visitors to North Bennington Decoration Day
Take Notice.
To provide for those who wish to go
to North Bennington the railroad has
provided a special train to leave Ben
nington at $40 p. m. returning to
leave North Bennington at 5;15.
a special rate of ten cents for round
trip has been arranged for.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-25
IMPORTANT SESSION.

Base Ball Team Practices Then Holds Coun-
Gil Of War.
After indulging in an hours hard
practice last night, the base ball club
held a meeting at the Stark hose
rooms.
FE Battles was elected treasurer
and E X Meader was elected coach.