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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02
nonng That Today Groundog Day. When the Woodchuck Comes
MARKET CHANGES HANDS
N B Percy Has Bought Out " p &OntsOmsrys
Market.

w p Montgomery who has been con-
Quoting a meat business for some time
has retired. N B Percy, who has
been in the employ of E E Hart, has
made arrangements to continue the
business in his own interest, and
earnestly snlicites the patronage Of
Mr. Montgomery's former customers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02

Have you tried our old-fash-
ion home.mad Saus age,
same as your grand mother
used to m ake-cannot be
equalled.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02

We can furnish you with all
the necessaries for an old fash
ioned New England boiled
dinner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02

We render our own Lard
and cure our own Salt Pork
pure, sweet and wholesome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02
LAMP EXPLODED

Recently.
A lamp, which stood on an organ
in the home of Frank Wardwell of
Stamford, exploded recently.
No one was in the room at the time
of the explosion and when they retur-
ned to the room the instrument was in
flames, and was wholly destroyed
before the fire could be extinguished.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02

beats all remedies for a COUGH or
COLD. We refund the price if it is
not satisfactory. Large bottles %
cents. b. A, Quinlan. 43tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02
. XPERIENC
IS A GOOD TEACHER

We have the experience
and are confident we can
furnish you with the best OF
everything the market affords
in Meats and Vegetables.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02
Weather Forecast.

Increasing cloudiness with snow
late tonight. Wednesday warmer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02
BENNINGTON
SECURITY Comply

Accepts funds in trust, al low
ing 4 per cent on same. Acts
as agent in purchase and sale
OF stocks, bonds, real estate,
etc. Manages estates, acting
as executor, administrator,
guardian, etc.
CAPITAL...........S S25, 900
SURPLUS. S........S 5000
DIRECTORS:
R. t. GRAVES, c. NJ. GRAVES
President Vlce-Pres.
0. N. BARBER v. II. HAGEN
R. c. TURNER
N. Y, Rep, W. II Hagen, SO Wall st
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02
SEED OATS

We grew the past season 500 bushels
of Pride of Vermont Oats on ten acres,
weight 3s lbs. per bushel have some
seed left for sale yet.
J. H. POTTER BENNINGTON, VI
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BUSINESS EXCHANGE

UTANTED.-POsiti by an experienced
w woman nurse. Best Of references given
Inquire 442 Main St 62tH
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02

ITO RENT.-Desirable tenements. Offices ant
stores. Possession given Immediately. w.
X. Hawks, 2O5 North ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-02

WANTED Competent girl to do gene r
w housework. Apply TO Miss Dewey 2
W. Main st.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
TWO BANKS YIELD
TO EFFECTS OF RUN
Officials of Ohio Institutions Declare
SoIvency and Say Business
Will be Resumed.

Washington. Dec. 20.-The comp
troller of the currency has been ad-
vised that the First National bank.
of Conneaut. Ohio. closed its doors
last night on account of a run which
occurred yesterday.
Conneaut, Ohio. Dec. 20.-The First
National bank. Of Conneaut. and the
Marine band of Conneaut harbor did
not open their doors for business to-
day. The suspension resulted from
runs on both concerns during the past
few days. The officials claim the con-
Germs are entirely solvent and declare
business will be resumed again i'm n
short time.
Cashier Lilly of the First National
bank today said:
Ever since the exposure of the
Chadwick matter. our depOsitors have
been Withdrawing their funds. We do
not hold any Chadwick paper. but
there was a general feeling of unrest" :"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
L0UBET RECEIVES
President of France Welcomes
North Sea Commission
to Paris.
GIVES BRILLIANT RECEPTION
American Representative on the Way
Formal Sessions Open
Thursday.

Paris, Dec. 2O.-President Loubet
today received at Elysee palace mem
bers of the International commission
which is to inquire into the North sea
incident but the non arrival of Rear
Admiral Charles II. Davis prevented
American participation. Davis tele-
graphs to the embassy he would reach
Paris Wednesday afternoon.
Reception Brilliant.
The reception of the commission at
Elysee presented a brilliant scene
NJ. Loubet received the commission in
the audience chamber surrounded by
naval and civil officials. The admirals
and their staffs wore snowy uniforms
of their various countries.
Opens Thursday.
The formal opening of the session
of the commission occurs Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
SEARCHING FOR DENTIST
TO IDENTIFY REMAINS
Only Way to Clear Mystery Of
Murder Near Colorado
Springs.

Colorado Springs. Colo, Dec 90
Inquiries into the death of the young
woman found nude on Cheyenne noun
tain have revealed the fact she was
shot from behind and that the 3S-cali-
bre bullet must have caused instant
death. That the crime was premedi-
tated is also surmised because the
murderer took the gasoline with which
to burn his victims face so il was un-
recognizable. kilograms from many
eastern cities have been received by
Coroner Law and Chief of Police Rey-
nolds. but unless the dentist who did
about 5000 worth of dental work for
the dead woman is found. the authori-
ties fear the mystery of her identity
will never be cleared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
COMPLETED
Committee Aranges Details Of
Inauguration Of Deneen
as Governor
AT SPRINGFIELD NEXT MONTH
A Modest Parade, Addresses and Re-
ception in Evening Are
Included.

Springfield, H., Dec. 20.-The COM
mittee which has in charge the arrange
ments for the Inauguration of Gov. De-
neen yesterday completed its program.
The plans contemplate modest mill
tary parade as escort to the newly
elected officers. from the executive
to the state house. the swear
ing i'm of officers in the presence of
the joint assembly at the noon- hour
luncheon at the Leland hotel at 2
O'Clock. and a public reception at the
state arsenal in the evening.
Parade mt 30.
Outgoing. incoming and holdOver
state officers, members of the supreme
court and their wives will assemble at
the mansion at IL O'Clock, and the par
ade will begin half an hour later, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
TURNS DOWN CASE
AGAINST LAWSON
District Attorney jerome Defeats At.
tempt to Start Grand Jury
investigation.

New York, Dec 20.-Charles NJ.
Beattie, counsel for Henry Wellington
Wack. who wants Thomas W. Lawson
indicted for creating false news affect
ing the price of Amalgamated copper
stock, called on District Attorney Jer-
ONE yesterday Another lawyer
whose name Mr.. jerome refused to
give. also called on the district attor
ney. He said he represented two
clients who wanted to make similar
complaints. Mr. Jerome told both
lawyers that he would not have the
grand jury take up the Lawson
charges He said:
'No one will get into the grand jury
room in the first instance in this case
except over my dead body unless he
has strong case. Heretofore the
grand jury has been used to pull
chestnuts out of the fire, but it will
not in this instance. The proper pro-
ceeding is to go before a police mag
istrate first. That will be the proceed
ing i'm this case"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
CRUSHED BY FALLING WALLS
Fire Of Week Ago at Minneapolis Has Terrible SequeMasony
Of Peck Building Yields to Wind and Crashes Upon
Hotel, Killing Eight Persons.

ger that more of the walls would fall.
They succeeded in Quenching an in
cipient blaze in the wreck which for n
time threatened to cremate the impris-
oned people.
Had Wonderful Escape.
Mrs. Anna McNevins had a wonder
full escape. She was on the second
floor in bed when the crash came. The
firemen took her ont of bed in the
basement. Debris had arched over
her in such a way as to preserve her
entirely from injury.
The monetary loss is about $4,000.
Responsibility for the accident will be
the subject of a thorough investiga-
ton.
List Reduced to Seven.
The death list was afterwards re-
duced to seven. it having been ascer-
tanned that Mrs. Maggie LIE Claire, a
cook, had been taken to the city hos
pital, seriously injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
TEN VICTIMS OF WOOD
ALCOHOL POISONING
duct, Which They Drink When
the Whisky Gives Out.

Ashland, KY, Dec. 20.-By the death
of four more men from wood alcohol
poisoning at Beaver. the number of
fatalities reached 10. Two. others are
reported dying. Two push boats sank
Friday night and the men swan and
waded ashore with much of the freight
including a jug of wood alcohol. The
men drank some whisky and wanted
more. One said: Lets drink the al
cohol." Another said: 1T will kill
us; see the poison label" One of
the crew began mixing drinks and
said: Come on, let's have our Christ
mas now. If it's poison, we will all
die together
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

Minneapolis. Dec 20-Early today
a side wall of the Peck building on
fifth street which was left standing
by the fire of last Tuesday toppled
over in the high gale onto the Crocker
hotel, a three story structure adjoin-
ing. Tons of crick and mortar crash
ed down through the building. carry
ing floors and ali into the basement.
There was no warning and IA per-
sons who We're sleeping in the various
apartments were caught in the crush
ed structure. Eight of them were
killed:
The Dead.
HANS ANDERSON.
JAMES HAMILTON.
c. NJ. KENYON.
WILLIAM LILLYBLADE
WILLIAM EMMEMON.
WILLIAM BRAA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
KINCMAN IS DEAD
WeIl Known Head ofPeoria I'm.
pIement Factory. is
no More.
OTHER NOTABLES PASS AWAY
Former Governor Eagle. Of Arkansas
and Bishop Phelan. Of
Pittsburg.

Peoria. Ill. Dec. 2O.-Martin King
man. president Of the kingman lmple-
ment company. died in Peoria. Ill. last
night. He was one of the most prom
inent manufacturers of the west and
had done much for his city and state.
II is said he carried life insurance
amounting to s350.O00.
Death Of Former Governor.
Little Rock. Ark. Dec 20--Forner
Gov. James y. Eagle died here today.
Grain Operator Dead
Chicago. Dec. 2O.-John B. Lyons.
for 40 years a grain operator. died to-
day Heart disease was the cause.
Bi.hop Ph~inn Expires
Pittsburg. Dec. 20.-Rt. Rev. Rich
ard Pheian. bishop OF the Roman Cath.
Ole diocese of Pittsburg. died today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
SWEARS THE BLOOD OF YOUNG IS NOT ON HER HANDS,
in
DrecQ

"Then he grabbed me with great
deal of force, hurting me terribly-sO
badly that il made tears come to my
eyes. l tried to struggle away from
him again, and in doing so | had to
pull away over
There was a quick flash, that was
the end
You heard the report?" asked Law
yer Levy
Yes, SIR
Did Not See Pistol.
Was the pistol in your hand?"
81 had not seen the pistol. Young
fell over in my lap; got half way up
again. | thought he was having q
spasm or something. He kept twitch-
ing. | called him two or three times
and tried to make him answer. He
did not say anything at all. / knew
then something serious had happened.
believe l told the cabman to drive
er | did or not, but | know that was
my idea 1t seemed. o, ages before
could get anybody to pay any atten-
ton or give me any aid at all.
"A policeman jumped on the front
of the cab. When l saw him | knew
something had happened. / felt SO
relieved, for / knew he would take
care of Young, no matter what had
happened | lost control of myself.
| seemed To be daZed."
Nan. look at me-" said Levy. "Did
you shoot Caesar Young?"
''Mr. Levy. l did not have any pis-
fol and If / had
Assistant District Attorney Rand
objected to the answer and it was
stricken out by Justice Davis.
Would Give Her Life For His.
Now, Nan" continued Levy. 81
want you to tell this jury whether you
| took the life of Caesar Young"
Il did not. If it was in my power
to bring him back to life | would be
willing to sacrifice my own"
Rand was on his feet again with
another objection. All but the first
three words of the answer were re
moved from the record.
We'll. Man. continued Levy, '-did
you have a pistol on that day or did
you ever own one i'm your life?"
| mo, sir, | certainly didn't"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
MRS. CHADWICK TO
BE PUT ON STAND
Objections are Waived, by Attorneys,
Her Health Being I'M
proved.

Mrs. Chadwick arose earlier than
usual today and told the matron at
the Jail she had slept fairly well. felt
much better than yesterday. would at
tend the bankruptcy court II the ply
sician though advisable.
Cleveland, Dec. 20.-Shortly before
the bankruptcy hearing was resumed
before Referee Remington today. At
torney Dawiey announced he had de-
cided to offer no further objections
to placing Mrs. Chadwick on the wit
ness stand AT the afternoon session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
with which he was killed.

pistol with which he was killed.
The former show girl told of her
intimate relations with Young, offer
ing no excuse for the events of the
night before, when he told her that he
was going to Europe and ias she said)
asked her to- follow him; of his tele-
phoning her that morning. of the cab
ride from the ST. Paul hotel. where she
was living. down to the saloon on West
Broadway and Bleecker street, where
they stopped and had a drink.
Refuses to Go to Europe.
This is her description of the con-
versation leading up to the shooting:
Caesar said: Nan. I wouldn't have
made you get up SO early this morn
ing but | didn't feel positive you were
going TO come over (to Europe) He
says: Nan, l believe you're foOling
me; are you?
Il did not make him any answer
for a little while. He laughed. | ask
ed him why he should say that.
"He says: Are you going"
says: Well. Caesar. there is no use
to say that l will go when / really
do not want to. have made up my
mind not TO. But you go over there
and get things quieted until your folks
will have forgotten about me- Ill
meet you at the Saratoga meeting.
Young SeI.es Her Hands.
He looked at me a little while, not
saying anything. Then he said: DO
you mean that. Nan? and he grabbed
me by my hand nearest him and pulled
me over towards him. He hurt me
SO tried to get away. ] could not get
away from him. 1 put my other hand
up and he grabbed il. but somehow
got away from him."
Here Nan motioned with her hands
and leaned over with her body to show
how she struggled with Young.
Somehow or other l got away from
him. she continued. Il told him he
hurt me- He said: If you don't come
over there / will have to wait unit
the Saratoga meeting. I may see you
in three months. may never SET
you again.
Loses Homes, Money and Girl.
| my horses have gone back on me
I've lost all my money. Now ! am los
ing my little girl DO you mean that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
PROTESTANTS FINISH THE
ANT|-SMOOT WITNESSES
CASHIER IS SHORT
BANKERS DEATH
IS MYSTERIOUS

st. Louis. Dec. 20.-Henry ID. Mey-
er Jr.. one of the directors of the ST.
Charles. Mo. Savings bank the cashier
of which, Anton n. Eispagel. recently
was found to be over $4,000 short in
his accounts. is dead, aged As. Rela-
tives declined to say where the death
had occurred or the cause. Meyer has
worried very much ever since the
shortage was discovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

Washington. Dec 20.-Attorneys for
the protestants in the Smoot investiga-
ton today intended to conclude the
examination of all witnesses they have
been able to reach with subpOenas and
in all probability will rest their case.
smith Called Again.
Apostle John Henry Smith was the
first witness called. He said the TAX
ing of the endowment was in the main
a necessary prerequisite to marriage In
the temple, and that Smoot could be-
elected apostle without taking the en-
downment and could have been mar
ried to his wife for time and eter-
nifty without taking the endowments.
but he had no knowledge whether
Smoot took the endowment or not but
his belief was that he did. IL would
have made no difference to him In
voting for SmOot for apostle whether
he had taken the endowments or not.
Smith said he had no knowledge OF
any apostle who has not taken the en-
dowments nor any positive informa-
ton to the contrary.
Important Facts brought Ont.
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 2O.-The
extent to which the Mormon church
defies the laws and constitution of the
United States was further disclosed
by testimony OF witnesses before tn"
Smoot committee yesterday. The fol
lowing features were brought out:
First-That the Mormon church has
established a system of courts. pun
ishing members who refuse to obey
the court decree with excommunica-
ton and threats of torment by EVIL
spirits.
Teach Religion in Public Schools.
Second-That the principles of the
Mormon religion are taught In $50
public schools of Utah by teachers EN-
ployed by the state: all this in def
ance of the public school laws.
Third-That the apostles OF the
Mormon church regard polygamy as
correct principle. and that they IN
tend to live with plural wives regard
less of the laws.
Fourth-That the number OF poly
gamists living in Idaho Is increasing
Fifth-That the attorney general or
Idaho is reputed to have taken a plural
wife within the last two or three
years.
Witnesses Could Not BE Found.
u. s. Marshal Haywood for Utah
who received the subpoenas from the
sergeant alarms of the senate for wit
nesses wanted by the committee, was
sworn and testified that he had sub
poenas for IA or more persons that he
had not been able to find. All persons
were said by the witness to be repufed
to be pOlygamists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
WRECKS STORE BY DYNAMITE
Crooks in Iowa Damage Building, but
Fail to Get Cash.

Corning. la. Dec. 20.-Two dynamit-
ers blew OF the outer door of a safe
in r. s Martlett's general store at
Carbon. ten miles north of here. yes
terday. damaging the building and its
contents TO the extent OF $1,000. They
escaped with a stolen buggy. Fifty
farmers with guns and bloodhounds
are in pusuit. a small banking busi-
ness Is done at the store. and ii is re-
ported IS. 900 was in the safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

military escort to be under the direc-
tion OF Adjt. Gen. Scott.
After the oath has been administer
ed, Gov. Deneen will deliver his in
driven to the hotel Those receiving
at the evening reception will be the
old. new and holdover state officers.
members of the supreme court, presi-
dent pro TEN of the senate. and the
speaker of the house, and their wives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
TWO BRITISH SHIPS ARE
SEIZED BY THE JAPANESE
F|REMEN
RESCUE NINE NUNS
FROM THE FLAMES

Chicago. Dec. 2O.-Thrilling rescues
by firemen of nine nuns. sisters of the
Hotel Dieu. marked the progress of
a fire that swept through the convent
and destroyed it today. Two of the
nuns were injured. The stairs fell
before the sisters could reach them.
The loss on the building is small.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
DENNISON GET HIS APPEAL
Nebraska Supreme Court Makes Free
dom Possible on $4,000 Bond.

Lincoln, Neb. Dec. 20.-The su-
preme court has granted the writ OF
error in behalf OF Thomas Dennison
permitting an appeal OF his case from
the state to the federal court. The ac-
ton of the court guarantees Dennison
his freedom upon his filing bail bond
for $4,000 until the United States
supreme court has ruled on the fed
eral questions involved in the habeas
corpus proceeding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
TURKEY MAY MAKE
WAR on BULGARIA
Constant Arrival Of Munitions At Sal
oniea Leads TO Revival Of
Rumors.

SaIonica. European Turkey. Dec. 20.
Constant arrivals here Of munitions
OF war have led To a revival Of talk
OF the possibility OF a campaign
against Bulgaria. Two more shiploads
of munitions have arrived at Salonica
from ConstantinopIe and four more are
expected shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
JOSEPH VIOLET.
The Injured.
MRS. CLARA BOYCE
w. ]. CROCKER.
MRS. JENNIE MURPHY.
MRS. EVELYN WILLIAMS.
MRS ANNIE M'NEVINS.

Some of the injured were in the Bel
mont hotel adjoining the Crocker and
were hurt by debris that was forced
through the wall separating the two
buildings.
All Were Asleep.
Almost every one in the hotel was
asleep when the crash came. Within
a moment the entire building was
wrecked. with injured and dying peo-
pie calling for held.
The fire department and large por-
ton of the police responded quickly
and set to work rescuing the victims.
which was carried on with great diff
Guilty owing to the darkness and dan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
PARAGUAY IS AT
PEACE ONCE MORE
That Revolution. rsas Sue
,cytded,.s

Washington, Dec. &c "A cablegram
received at the state department from
the acting American consul at Asun-
cion. Paraguay, stating sthe revolution
has been successful and peace has
been proclaimed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
Buying for Years.
More Miners at ZeigIer.

Carbondale. ILL.,, Dec. 20.-Sixty skill
ed miners from Pennsylvania arrived
at Zeigier today and were Immediately
taken inside the stockade at Letters
mine. There was no trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
RESIGNS FROM SENATE ON JAN 9
Fairbanks Fixes Date on Which He
Stems Out.

Indianapolis. Ind, Dec. 20.-It has
been definitely decided that United
States Senator Fairbanks will present
his resignation to Gov. Henly on Jan.
9 and that Congressman Hemenway
will be elected to the vacancy thus
created on Jan. II. the same day that
Senator Beveridge will be reelected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
New York, Dec. 20.-The defense in
the trial of Nan Patterson rested its
case at 1850 p. m. today.

New York, Dec. 20.-Nan Patterson
went through the most trying ordeal
of her life today when She was subject
ed TO most rigid cross examination
by Attorney Rand for the prosecution.
The court room was again crowded by
a curious throng of men and women.
Miss Patterson recounted her first
meeting with Caesar Young in July.
1903. and said Young had given her
50 800 to come east for two weeks. and
had always been generous in giving
her money. The witness said that the
day before he died Young had told her
that he was afraid his wife would eth
er kill him or Miss Patterson but fur
ther on she testified Young had not
expressed any fear that Mrs. Young
would kill him.
Goes Over Former story.
Attorney Rand led Miss Patterson
over the most of her testimony given
yesterday and closely questioned her.
but failed to break down her story in
any essential feature. When Miss Pat
terson said she could not remember
whether she had in possession June
any letters that passed between her
and Young. the prosecuting attorney
turned to the prisoners counsel and
said:
MIR. Levy, ! ask you now to keep
your promise TO me to produce the let
ter which passed between Miss Patter-
son and Young in California last win
ter"
You must be In terrible straits,
said Levy.
That's not answering my question.
That is my only answer"
The defense rested its case.
On stand Yesterday.
New York. Dec. 20.-In a babyish
voice that could not be heard ten feet
away Nan Patterson told yesterday
the story OF the cab ride that ended
the morning of June last with the
death of her companion Bookmaker
/ Caesar Young. She denied absolute
ly and with what dramtic force was
in her that she had shot her lover
and swore she even did not see the