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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
A MILLION
AND A HALF
Insurance on the Life of J.
Colby Collegiate.
LARGEST POLICY WRITTEN
Taken out This Week by the
Owner Of Ben Venue" at
the Center.
LARGEST POLICY WRITTEN

The largest life insurance policy
ever taken out by an individual,
namely, one for 81, 800, 900, has just
been issued by the Mutual Life to
James c. Colgate, banker and fnan-
cier and member of the Stock Ex-
change firm of James B. Colgate & Co.
The Mutual has reinsured all but
s25o, 600 in other companies.
The Mutual has outstanding a num-
ber of policies for a million or more,
including one on the life of George W.
Vanderbilt. James Colby Colgate is
the son OF James Boorman Colgate,
who died on February I leaving him
one-third of the residuary estate.
James B. Colgate's life was insured
for s1O6, 900.
Emory S. Harris is the local agent
of the company.
Mr. Colgate is the we'll known owner
of the splendid property which Mrs
Colgate has named Ben Venue, Just
west of the Center where he and his
family spend large part of the year.
What premium Mr. Colgate pays is
not known but from his age it is be-
lieved to be not less than S45, 200 per
year.
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BURKE STIRS UP ASSESSORS.
Burlington Mayor Says Heavy Taxpayers Made
False Lists.

Burlington, April 1:-Today being
the first day of April, the board of
assessors, comprising A. L. Barrows,
F, H. Beaupre, and d. H, Carley met
and organized. Thomas Sailey was
elected clerk of the board.
The board was treated to a visit
from Mayor James G. Burke, who
gave it long Grafton on its duties,
and insisted that more care should be
taken in the making out of the lists.
Mayor Burke insinuated that various
heavy taxpayers were lodging some
of their taxes by making false lists,
and the mayor says this has been the
fault Of the board of assessors in the
past and he does not wish it to be so
this year. He said in effect that the
board had allowed citizens to swear
to lists that it knew was false.
This official visit being somewhat
out of the ordinary course of proce-
dure, created considerable excitement
among the assessors, and there is a
great deal of talk about it in this city.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
CHILDREN'S SERVICE.
Special Easter Concert At St Peter, For SUM-
day Afternoon.

The officers and rector of St Peter s
Sunday school have endeavored to
make their children's Easter festival
one of the best.
The service begins promptly at 5
O'Clock. There will be a professional
by the Sunday school, using for the
first time their new professional cross.
There will also be special carols and
hymns by the Sunday school. After
the address by the rector, each MEM
ber will receive a testament as an Eas-
ter remembrance from the Sunday
school. After the service there will
be q occasional by the Sunday school
marching out, This service is free
and every one is invited to attend.
At this service the children will
make their special Easter Offering for
missions.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
Murder in Mountain Town in
Essex County.
FOLLOWED BY MAN HUNT
Keeper Of ROadhouse at Bloom.
field Killed by Two
Lumbermen.

South Bloomfield, April = A posse
ofSpecial officers andcitizens from both
sizes of the line dividing Vermont and
New Hampshire today captured Reu-
ben and Edward Bronson, brothers,
wanted for the alleged murder of Chas
Lyons, keeper of road house here.
late last night The men were captur-
ed as they were emerging from piece
of woods about two miles from town.
Although armed with rifles, their am
munition had been used upln the fight
with Lyons and they offered no re-
sistance.
The trouble between the Bronsons
and Lyons was long standing, but the
murder is supposed to be the result of
an excessive use of intoxicants. A
large lumber company yesterday be-
gan distributing S5O,OO0 to wage earn
ers in Bloomfield, North Stratford,
N a., and places in that vicinity.
Last evening there was much noise
anu numerous rows here.
1t is learned today that shots were
fired from the Lyons house as we'll as
from the Bronson dwelling, nearby.
According to the female occupants of
both houses Edward Bronson did not
shoot Lyons. His brother, Reuben,
however, fired several shots it is al
legged. Lyons had stepped into the
road during the quarrel when a shot
pierced his brain. Bronson brothers
then fled to the woods. 1t develops
that rifles, revolvers and apparently
shotgun were used. In the Bronson
building two bullets and charge of
buckshot were found. Lyons was the
only person hit.
A large number of citizens searched
all night for the fugitives. The town
officials swore in number of special
officers and word was sent Deputy
Sheriff Stevens at Island Pond. Be-
fore the deputy arrived the special
officers and citizens sighted the Bron-
sons coming ont Of the woods.
Reuben Bronson is 30 years of age
and his brother 35.
Arrangements we're made to have the
prisoners appear before Judge Beattle.
The prosecution is being conducted by
States Attorney Henry w. Lund of
Canaan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
Little Evelyn Beilwood Found.

STANFORD, Conn, April 2.-Eve-
Iyn Bellwood, the seven-year-old daugh-
ter Of Charles Bellwood, who was kid
naped from her aunt's home in New
Canaan over a week ago by her fa-
ther, has been found in a South Nor
w"lk home Bellwood had hinted that
his daughter was safe in New York
but this was done to fool the police.
Despite their efforts no trace of the
girl had been found since her abduc-
ton. Bellwood, who has been arrested
and charged with abduction, viii be
tried Tuesday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
RUSSIANS
SAY VICTORY
MuScOviteS Put in a Counter
Claim.
LAND FIGHT AT CHONGJU
St, Petersburg Asserts Advantage
Was with the Army Of
the Gar.
LAND FIGHT AT CHONGJU

LONDON, April 2.-Advices from St.
Petersburg say the following semloffi-
cial dispatch has been received from
Liaoyang:
In the first encounter with the Jap
anese in northern Korea, which was
crowned with victory for the Russian
arms, the enemy's losses were ten
times those Of the Russian. The Jap
aDese lost fifty men, while 100 wound,
ed were removed from the field with
the help Of 500 Koreans to the head.
quarters of the japanese main force.
THE confusion Of the japanese was
so great that they hoisted two Red
Cross flags in token of surrender
Throughout their war with China the
japanese never showed themselves so
distracted
THE troops here are in high spirits
over the news of this first brilliant
fight in Korea"
Port Arthur reports say that after
the entire squadron left the harbor for
the Miactas islands the cruiser Novik
sighted a steamer towing a Chinese
junk. She would not stop until the
torpedo boat Vrimanlny fired two
shots. 1t was the japanese steamer
Hanien Maru, on board which were
found ten japanese and eleven China
men, various papers, kilograms and
maps and two Whitehead torpedoes.
The crew was taken on board the Rus
Gfon ghIru goI, Al.
taken in tow and subsequently sunk.
The Noyik and accompanying torpedo
boats rejoined the squadron, which re-
turned to Port Arthur.
The anniversary Of the Russian Oc-
cupation Of Port Arthur was celebrat-
cd with religious service and mill
tary review.
The men killed on board the torpedo
boat destroyer SLIM during the Japa.
nese last attempt to block the port
were buried at Port Arthur with all
hODors.
Bishop David II. Moore at Fukuoda,
Japan, In a message says:
Il have advised the getting Of wom-
en- and children down from Pingyang
at once, that the men there and else
where in Korea stay by the mission
property and native Christians as long
as the United States minister remains
in Seoul and that the missionaries OF
all the churches fix and agree upon q
general policy to be followed during
these troubles.
Everything here is war. The people
soberly realize what they have been
forced to undertake and are meeting
the issue with old samurai fortitude"
Bishop Moore has had supervision Of
all missions Of the Methodist Episcopal
church in eastern Asia for the last four
years. He witnessed the naval battle
at Chemulpo.
A dispatch from Tokyo says Vice
Togo made another attack on
Port Arthur during the night of March |
8O-81.
The dispatch adds that the attack |
was for the purpose Of taking sound
ngs and ascertaining the effects of the |
ast attempt to bottle up the Russian
feet.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
IN A BLAZE
OF GLORY
Close of Basket Ball Season
Last Night.
B. B. B. IN A YALE FINISH
At BEGINNING Of Second half
Score Was 9 to 0 in
Favor of Visitors.
B. B. B. IN A YALE FINISH

The BIB team closed a highly sue
cessful season last night by defeating
the strong Don't Worry Club" OF
North Adams.
1t was good clean game from start
to finish, only three fouls being called.
North Adams started in with rush
and by fast playing and good passing
scored nine points in the first half and
prevented BIB from scoring once.
BIB was somewhat downhearted at
the close of the first half but went into
the game with determination to win
If it was possibility.
Neither side was able to score dur
ing the first five minutes of this half
and when Casey threw the first basket
for the BBB's the crowd went wild.
This was soon followed by others
until the score stood nine to eight in
favor Of North Adams. When BBB
scored another basket and made the
score 10 to 8 pandemonium broke
loose and 1t was several minutes be-
fore the crowd became quiet.
The game was soon ended and an
other basket from the floor and one on
foul leaving The score BIB I3,
Dod't Worry 8.
As soon as the whistle blew an
nouncing the close of the game the
BIB players seized Umpire Fauley
and carried him around the hall on
their shoulders to the accompaniment
of the cheers of the crowd.
Much credit is due to the BIB team
for the fine way in which they rallied
and snatched victory from the jaws of
defeat.
This game closes a most successful
season for the local team they having
won l3 out of l6 games.
The Don't Worry Club" did not
bring any official with them and
Mayor Frank f. Battles acted in that
capacity and gave good satisfaction
to all parties concerned.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
AT THE SACRED HEART.
Two Masses to be Said Tomorrow By Rev c.
E. Provost

AT the Sacred Heart church Easter
Sunday the first mass will be said by
the pastor, the Rev G. E. Provost at 8
O'Clock, with singing by the school
children under the direction OF the Sis
ters of st Joseph, and Miss Eva Beau
lieau, organist.
The second mass will be said at 10
O'Clock and the choir will render one
of H. Dumont's harmoniSed masses in
sixth tone Har by j. Ernest Philie.
The offertory will be sung, Regina
Coeli by A. Werner and the usual
Easter sermon by the pastor.
Vespers will be at p. M, followed
by the Benediction of the Blessed Sac
rament, with special singing under the
direction OF Thomas Thebarge and
Miss Emma Lamarre, organist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
AT BAPTIST CHURCH.
Program For the Services Tomorrow, Easter
Sunday.

Easter morning at 1890, regular
service for worship with sermon by the
pastor, the Rev Frank r. Morris, on
why believe in the Resurrection of
Jesus" A special Easter musical pro-
gram has been arranged by Choir-lead-
er II. W. Downs.
The main department of the Bible
school will meet in the audience room
at II noon.
The service OF the Lords supper
will be held in the afternoon at $3.50.
All members are urged to be present
at this service.
The evening sermon by the pastor
will be on, "What the Resurrection of
Jesus Means for Man" Easter an
thems by the regular choir of twelve
voices. Fl. w. Downs, leader; Mrs
Fred Stickles, organist All interested
are invited to these services.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
Murdered His Benefactor..

ST LOUIS, April 2. - William Il.
Church, who was arrested in Phila-
delphia and brought here to answer
the charge Of having murdered Mr..
and Mrs. Henry w. Yeater, his bene-
factors, at Warrenton, Mo-, has con-
fessed to the police that he committed
the double crime Just because he felt
impelled to. 81 just went up to their
room ard killed them while they were
asleep" heA said. The couple had
adopted him when, he was baby.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
BUTCH ERS, MER CHANTS AND
HYDE BUYERS

Should write to Carroll s. Page, Hyde Park, Vt,
who wishes to purchase their Hides, Calfskins,
Sheep Pelts, Talow and Bones. He pays spot
cash. He pays the freight He pays full market
values. He wishes to arrange with someone in
every village where he has no agent, to sell
Poultry Supplies ard to pick up for him Hides
Calfskins, Sheep Pelts and Bones He furnishes
money with which to buy and he keeps his
agents thoroughly posted rat all times as to
market values. write.him for full particulars
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
ARLINGTON.

S, H. Watkins returned from New
York Wednesday.
The village schools commence again
on Monday with the same teachers.
Miss Emma Benedict returned to
her school in Manchester on Satur-
day.
DR. JAMES II. Garfield OF New York
spent part of the day on Monday at the
Brick House.
Mrs F. H. Farnham is stopping for
a short time at Guy Brownsons on
Water street.
Eli b. Lathrop, who has been very
Ill with pneumonia is some better at
the present writing.
Miss Selma Gault and Leon Viaul
returned from weeks visit to Worces-
ter, Mass, this week.
Miss Georgia Farnum who is attend
ing school in Saratoga, was at home
for few days this week.
Prof G. A. Adams and family re-
turned to their home in Adams, Mass,
after weeks visit in town.
Mrs Cotton Of Camden, N. Y, has
been spending a week with her daugh-
ter Mrs M. F. Killion on Water street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.

News OF the Town andrIVnlage Told
Briefly For Busy Readers
Mrs Sarah Heeley of Cohoes is visit
ing at the home of James Wood.
Stark Lodge IOOF will give social
and dance at their rooms Friday eve-
ming, Apr s.
Adolphice Bellmarre who has been
confined to the house for several days
is able to be out.
There will be no mems meeting at
the YMCA Sunday on account of five
O'Clock services at many Of the other
churches.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02

After the Foot-Ease Sanitary Corn
Plasters are first applied. They cure
by absorption. The sanitary oils and
vapors do the work. Try them. At
all druggists 25c or by mail. Sample
mailed FREE. Address, Allen s.
Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
RUTLAND TO PLAY BALL.
Business Men Have Already Su bserlb,d $1,000
For a Team.

FOR q Team.
Rutland, April 1.-THE business men
OF this city have taken hold ofthe base
ball problem and have raised 81 200
within the last three days.
One Of the promoters of the scheme
stated today that it is now an assured
fact that Rutland will have team in
the Northern Base Ball League this
summer. He said that as soon as 81, 200
is raised the local organization will be
perfected. 1t is hoped that 81 800 can
be raised before the season opens.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
CARPENTERS DISCHARGED.
Rutland Builders Refuse To Grant Them An
Eight Hour Day.

Rutland, April 1:-All of the carpen-
ters in the employ of the local master
builders were discharged today as the
result OF demand made by the car
penters' union abouttwo months for an
eight hour day to go into effect April
l.
One OF the builders stated today that
the employers could not grant the de-
mand and the men were discharged to
prevent a strike.
1t is not known how many carpen-
ters are affected by the action of the
master builders.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
all parties concerned.
Line up.

Umpire, Fauley; Referee, Battles;
Timekeeper, Battles and Gallagher.
Score BIB 13, Don't Worry 8.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02

UeWItVs SnsSI SMlsSH SaAv0
For Piles, Burns, Sores.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02

"ANTED. Girl for general housework
w No washing done at home. Apply to Mrs
b G.. Slade, l7s Beech st. IS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02

r AIDES wishing to devote part or the
IL whole Of their time to charitable work
and build up n profitable business should write
at once to Lamolle Arcanum, Morrisville, Vt.
T6t9
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
Weather Forecast.

Fair tonight and Sunday colder
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02

ITO RENT.-Desirable tenements, offices and
l. stores. Possession given Immediately. W.
Z. Hawks, 2O6 North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-02
BUSINESS EXCHANGE

CTRAYED.-Sunday. March q, female
- hound pup. Was last seen on North st ,
near Gage. Apply 32l Pleasant St 7id3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-01
FATHER and
DAUGHTER
BURIED

with sad and impressive simplicity the
double burial OF Jonathan V. Boyd ana
his daughter, Virginia. took place this
morning at Swan Point cemetery.
The two bodies were taken from the
undertaking rooms OF Boyce Brothers on
weybosset street and conveyed directly
TO the grave at the cemetery, the brief
service being conducted beside the grave
The service OF the Episcopal ritual was
beautifully read by Rev, Daniel Henshaw
rector emeritus OF All Saints church. ana
the two caskets were then committed TO
the grave.
A considerable number OF relatives ana
friends OF the deceased was present 10
witness the singularly touching service.
Mr.. Boyd was In his 10th year, and,
with his daughter. formerly lived at Il
Meadow street in this city A little more
than a month ago the two left the city.
going 10 live temporarily at Smithbridge,
Mass.
The daughter, Virginia, succumbed to
nervous complications on Wednesday
evening last The shock OF her sudden
death told fatally on Mr. Boyd, and he
died early on Thursday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-01
GEN. REYES
CONDEMNS
COLOMBIA

New York Oct 1.-Copies have just
been received here OF the report TO his
government OF Gen. Rafael Reyes (now
president Of Colombia). who was sent TO
this country on a special diplomatic mis-
sion In an attempt TO modify the action
OF the American government In regard
to Colombian interests I'm Panama.
The mission was without result.
The report. which is OF considerable
length. severely arraigns the shortsight-
edness Of the Colombian representatives
that led to the misfortunes Which petell
Colombia after the Hay-Herran treaty
fell through.
In conclusion the report says:
1--WE must admit that the Unlted states
government had granted to US by way
OF compensation in the Hay-Herran
treaty much more than we had asked in
the memorandum OF our minister In
Washington which served as basis for
that treaty Comparing these two docu-
ments the government OF the United
States might well point TO the generosity
of its dealings with Colombia and obtain
the public opinion Of the civilized world
and especially that Of the United States
and France, in considering as an indls-
putable fact that the obstinacy OF our
government was the only real obstacle TO
the construction of the canal by the
United States which was the only
agency capable OF bringing to compile
tion so colossal and gigantic work.
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City WILL
SUSPEND
BUSINESS

Worcester. Mass, Oct. l-Business In
stitutions throughout the city Will be
closed on Monday. when the funeral OF
Senator Hoar will occur. All national
banks and the Worcester Trust company
decided this morning TO close at o'clock
for the remainder of the day
The Worcester Merchants association
at a meeting held In the room OF the
hoard OF trade voted that all the stores
I'm tho city shall be closed at / o'clock
for the rest OF the day. President Charles
II. Pinkham was appointed to represent
the stores OF the city at the funeral In
the church.
The trustees OF Clark college met ana
adopted resolutions upon the death or the
senator and decided that the institution
will be closed Monday afternoon.
Lawyers throughout the city, have
agreed to close their offices at l o'clock.
The Worcester Pharmaceutical essoclai
ton met today and voted to close all drug
stores OF the city between the hours OF
one and FIVE Monday
Worccsters white marble city hall is
draped I'm solid black and in appearance
Is most striking. Other buildings and
places OF business throughout the city
bear symbols Of mourning either in black
and white bunting or half masted flags
| Details Of the funeral arrangements will
| be given out later this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-01
west is
Defiant
IN COURT

In the United States district court this
morning. Orrin w. West held by the Fed
eral authorities on the charge OF break
ing ana entering the East Providence
postofrlce on the night OF September ~
was arraigned before Commissioner
cross.
Young west. who is but l6 years OF age,
faced the grave charge fearlessly and
with an air of breyado that astonished
the officials when asked 20 formally re-
ply 20 the accusation. be entered plea
OF guilty"
United states District Attorney Wilson
reminded him OF the serious nature or the
charge against him and asked him TO
carefully consider his answer before the
court accepted II. The young roooer
sturdily refused 10 alter his plea.
Accordingly. Commissioner Cross bound
him over under $1,000 surety TO appear at
the November session OF the Federal
grand jury
AS bonds were not forthcoming the six
teen-year-old criminal was remanded 10
the Providence county Jail pending trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-01
RAILROAD
Will. DO
ITS SHARE

Soon the Acorn street crossing where 80
many accidents have taken place VIII
cease 10 merit the name Of death trap
which II bears now. for the contract for
bridge and abutments at that point has
been awarded 10 Frederick l.. shaw by
the New York. New Haven and hartford
Railroad company. with whom the CITY
divided the cost OF abolishment or thees
remaining grade crossings. Inc clty tooH
charge Of the Barre street Improvement
and will also stand the expense or aOout
AS 900 worth OF paving OF the approaches
out OF the $4,000 cost OF the job'
The contract covers bridge aDulmel,ls
and retaining walls on either sloe y, lno
bridge for the incljnes leading from liaI
rts avenue 20 the junction or Dean stree
and Arthur avenue on the hlgh Iauu
south OF the tracks. . .oo
The length OF the easterly incline ~ ~
feet and the grade Is 6i9 per cent ne
westerly incline Is 200 feet shorter ana the
grade is somewhat sleeper although no
greater than that Of Francis street opp
site the state house. The walls proDablg
will be OF concrete. and IL Is possible that
concrete may be used for the aDotineills
carrying the bridge. ,-,..,. -, .,.o,,s
between the easterly line OF the GeneIel
FIRE Exting1iishing company ana tue ~
wells avenue bridge. Al Acorn street
the change Will be very nouceable, the
track area being extended 20 teet 70 w
south Eighs tracks Will be laid at TINS
noint but not this winter. as cold weather
will interfere with work sufficiently 20
dernoralize train service In the city limits.
This will leave no grade CROSSINGS ltoli
Olneyyflle 10 Pawtucket.