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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News ofths Town and village ToI
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Briefly for Busy Readers.
e. X. Meader has returned from his
visit to Boston.
Mrs George Brown OF East Airing
ton Is visiting friends here.
Miss Kittie Dalton and Miss Lille
Bell are visiting Miss Nellie Hayes.
A. w. BREASTED won out in e. X.
Meader's pillow top club last week.
The annual meeting OF the Baptist
church will be held Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Sheldon II. lockwood
returned from Ticonderoga Thursday.
A. Whitney Lockwood OF New York
city will spend New Years at Rose
MAJOR.
Ed Cummings, the barber at the
American House. is agent for Thomp-
sons laundry.
James Evans of Brattleboro has
been visiting friends at the Soldiers
Home and other places in town.
County court has adjourned until
o'clock Monday afteI noon. Judge
Powers let for bis hOmt Ia Morris
vile this afternoon.
II Harrington Sears has taken tenn
porary position with Harry 7. Cush-
man in the county clerks Office.
Miss Bertha Hathaway after spend
ing four weeks here returned To ST
townsville Saturday morning.
John Shaw and daughter Lena who
have been visiting at L. T. Griswold's
returned to Weybridge Friday.
The liquid air entertainment which
was to be held in the Masonic rooms
Monday evening has been postponed
until Thursday.
Harry Moses, the newly elected
president of the Baptist CE society,
will lead the meeting tomorrow even
ing. The topic is "Our Goal for
1905"
Miss Sallie Graves entertained a
number of her young lady friends at
her home, Rose Manor" Friday
afternoon in honor of her 18th birth
day.
Now is the time for New Years reso.
buttons E. B. Pa tterson and f. L.
Bates have each deposited $40 with j.
Oliver Burt and agreed not TO smoke
before April lst.
Mrs l.. B. Edgerton of Dewey st
entertained number of friends Fri
day evening in honor of Miss Helen
Penny of Cohoes, "Pit' furnished the
amusement for the evening.
New Years coming on Sunday, Mon
day will be observ ed as the holiday
and the Evening Banner will not be
issued. Full report of the days pro-
ceedings will be given in the issue of
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Philip B. Jennings en-
tertained friends at dinner Wednesday |
evening Following Bridge Whist
was enjoyed. Miss Lulu Robinson |
and Carter Hall secured the prizes.
Why not have your family washing !
done at Thompson's laundry, only 5 |
cents per pound. All plain pieces |
ironed; starched pieces ready to be
ironed at home. Everything ironed,
l0c per pound. Wagon will call at
any time,
Ben Venue library hall was filled
Thursday evening by an appreciative
audience to listen to the address on
Japan" given by j. c. Colgate. 1t
was an interesting talk, attentively
listened to, while the views were
great addition to the talk. Mr. Colgate
is an easy and fluent talker and held
the attention of his audience from be-
ginning to end,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
Two Fayorites Won,

Los ANGELES. Cal. Dec. 31.-At
Ascot Whitestone upset all calculations
by winning the first race at 40 TO /
from Sandstone, the favorite. The
winner opened at 10 to 1, but drifted
back to 40 to 1. The steeplechase went
to the favorite, Mrs. Grammar. Bal
lantyne fell at the first jump, and
Jockey Mcbride had a narrow escape,
as the horse turned complete somer-
sault. Two favorites won.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
S6th BIRTHDAY
Judge H. X. Fowler of Manchester Oldest
Prscticins Lawyer in State.

TTdVrTVTHS tdWytI IT 5rdVo'
Harvey X. Fowler of Manchester
will be Sc years of age tomorrow. He
is the Oldest practicing lawyer in the
state, being admitted TO the Benning.
ton county court in 1910 and TO prac-
tice in the supreme court in 1916,
He came to Manchester when quite
young from Poughkeepsie where he
was born and has resided there since.
he is in good health and bids fair
to live a number of years yet.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
h. S. HOLLEY DEAD.
Former Well Known Resident Of Dorset Dead
In California.

Hiland H. Holley a former we'll
known resident Of Dorset died 10 Palo
Alto, CAL, last week, He was for a
number of years in the employ of
Kent & Root in East Dorset, He was
a native of that town and we'll known
through the county. He went West in
1887. He was about so years of age
and leaves wife and three children.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
Favorite Blew Up at stretch.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 31.-Three
favorites won at Oakland. Glendene
won at IS to in the first race. and in
the fourth race Bard Burns. the favor
tie. blew up at the stretch, finishing a
had fourth
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31

Both Of the basket ball games which
were played In Armory hall Friday
evening were interesting, especially
the one played by the YMCA seniors,
which resulted In score of six to four
in favor of the team captained by Ar
thur Kehoe. In this game the last
half was so closely played that there
was 90 scoring.
Tie lineup of both games was as
follows:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
A. K. RICHIE & co.
"No backward glance shall hinder or apall me-
A new life is begun.
And better hopes and better motives call me,
Than those the past has won. LILLIAN Knapp

Standing at the threshold OF another with the jng
ling OF the Christmas
ears, the winter and spring
needs records 1904 customers
been liberal with their than before
take this opportunity thank
1905 will strive approval
and patronage by keeping good goods
fair prices we are
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31

Baskets, Steinberger l; Fauley 3; Fl
Fassett /; Denley 2; Bernstein 3; j
Fassett /; Wahlquist /; score IA to s.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
A. K. RITCHIE & COMPANY
NOTICE.

whereas my wife. Allie l.. Smith Robinson
left her home to 20 with another hereby for
bid all persons harboring or trusting her ON my
account as will pay no debts Of her contract
ing after this date. -
l.. ROBINSON.
City of Rutland, VI, Dec. 10, 1904,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
A Bargain Stores Story

We give double buying power dollar bills n.
Come and examine the Special Bargang will than
pay
SO Ladies' Coats reduced to half price Prices
now $4.98 to $3.50
Us Misses Childrens and Infants Coats
from $50 to $5.o8.
ST. so Ladies' French Flannel Waists
now $I.oo.
$3.50 and $3.96 Heavy Cotton Waists
now $3.50.
s. 90 and $2.5o Wool Waists now 75c.
Mussed Handkerchief reduced to sc, SC,
II I.2c, zoe, 33c
Mems soc Wool Gloves &C.
Heavy 10 4 Gray or White Blankets 5Sc
Special low prices on balance of real Cluny
and hand drawn Linens
Great reductions on the remainder of Holi-
day Goods.
O Ores Goods, Tai
Percae., Prints Outing Flannes Ginghams, Sheeings
low Castings and Cottons less than half rprice will
you to look our remnant counter over.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
NOT ICE

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
The First National Bank of North Bennington,
VT, will be held al their banking house on
O'Clock a. m, Tor the purpose OF electing
Board of Directors for the ensuing year and for
the transa ton of any other proper and neces-
sary business.
45t5 :. b. HALL, Cashiek
North Bennington, Vt. December /, 1904
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
NOTICE

The annual meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS of
the Bennington County National Bank OF Ben
nington, Vt, will be held In their banking
rooms on Tuesday, the Sd day of January 1905,
at IL O'Clock a. M, for the purpose OF electing
a board OF directors for the ensuing year and
to consider such other business as may come
before it..
December /, 1904.
CLEMENT H. CONE, Cashier.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders o
the First National Bank Of Bennington, VI,
wl:be held at their banking house on Tuesday
the tenth day OF January next 1905, at 10 o'clock
o. m for the purpose of electing Board OF
directors for the coming year and for any other
business. l.. A. GRAVES. Cashier.
Bennington VT, Dec 10. 1904.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
HOLIDAY
GOODS

Manicure, Comb and Brush
and Toilet Sets in genuine
French Stag. A nice assert
ment of hand and tiplicate
mirrors. A swell line of per-
fumes in bulk or in gift,size
packages, viz Lazelle's, Rog.
er d Gallet's, Ricksecker's
and Hudnut's. Ricker's and
Hudnut's toilet preparations.
Eastman Cameras $500 to
$1,000, Brownie Kodaks Sl.00
and $500.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
A MAN AS
BALD s IS RAT

Is not thing OF beauty. He need not look so
bad unless he wills IT, Let him use BROW
NELL'S MAIDEN HAIR FERN HAIR
TONIC which Kills all germs. cleanses the
scalp and starts u new growth OF hair. and In a
few months he will not be ashamed TO remove
his hat on the street, In church or parlOr.
The SEVERANCE & STEWART co.
72 No. willard ST., Burlington, VI
For Sale By ". |. G0KAY
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31

Every suit and every overcoat in our
large new stock is offered at big reduction.
Some days ago we reduced the prices but
now we have made still bigger reduction
which Is bound to move every garment.
Don't miss this sale as prices are lower than
ever.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31

Five hundred Of Dress Goods, Table Linens,
Outing Fannels, Ginghams, Sheetngs
low Castings Cottons less half .price pay
to look remnant counter
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-31
Juniors

foul y; Plumb, 2; total, 6 to4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
IS SLOWLY SINKING.
Senator Hanna's Condition Serious--
 Death is Now Looked For.

Washington, Feb 15.-At 2:35 this afternoon senator Hanna is slowly sinking. His pulse is scarcely percep- tible. In opinion of the physicians there will be no change for several hours, although death is only ques- ton of time. Since 4 o'clock this morning, when the last sinking spell took place, all efforts to revive the dis tinguished patient have proven un- available. All the relatives have been at bedside since early morning. and the strain has been very severe. Tele- grams continue to pour in from all parts of the country. A telephone has been placed in close proximity to the sick chamber and this is kept in touch with the White House. where Presi- dent Roosevelt receives all the bulle- tins.
 Pekin, Saturday, Feb 13.-The gov ernment has addressed a circular to the foreign ministers here re-capitu- latfng the neutrality edicts. The docu- ment points out that tht government cannot assume responsibility for main- taining the neutrality of territory still under control of foreign powers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
PERCY'S REPLY.
Not Practicable to Neutra. lize Territory Occupied
 by BelligerentS.

London, Feb 15.--Answering ques- ton in the house of commons to-day as to whether the British government was taking steps to secure an arrange ment for the naturalization of New ChWang during the war. the foreign under secretary, Earl Percy, replied t,at the government did not consider it to be practicable to neutralize any territcTy in the actual occupation of either of the belligerents.
 Home Secretary Akers- Douglass, confirming the Associated Press dis patches, announced in the house of commons to-day that the British gov ernment not only had not been ap- preached with suggestion hat 1t should consent to the Russian Black sea fleet passing out through the Oar danelles, but there was no reason whatever for supposing that Russia contemplated such violation of her treaty obligations to the Burobean powers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
FIRE STARTED ANEW.
In neriden's Town Hall To-Day
 Work of Rebuilding Discussed.

Meriden, Feb 15.--With view of beginning promptly the work of re- building the town hall which was de stroyed by fire yesterday, the select men have issued call for special town meeting to be held next Friday evening in the local theater. An ap- propriation of $75,0O0 will be asked for and it Is believed that with this and the added sum of $37 ,5OO of insurance money a building adequate to accom- 1nodate all the needs of the town can be erected. The selectmen oppose the idea of having an assembly hall in the building and think it should be de- voted entirely to town offices.
 The police headquarters is now To- cated in a vacant store next to the postoffice, while the lookup is tempo rarily at the Cold Spring home, the almshouse, tAree miles out of town.
 Fire again broke out in the ruins at 9 o'clock today and fire company was called out to quell it. Laborers have been put to work clearing away the debris of the fire
 All the firemen who were injured are getting along comfortably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
CLAIMS
Trust Co. Paying Them Of . at Fifty Cents on the
 Dollar.

Worcester. Mass. Feb 15.-Worcester Trust Go to-day began the payment of claims against the bankrupt Worces- ter and Southbridge railroad, on the basis of 50 cents on the dollar, as agreed upon by practically all of the holders of paper. As soon as the pay ment has been completed the actual work of recognizing the system will be pushed by w. E. Rice of this city and others. The claims included in to-days disbursement amount to $1,, 100000 and to meet this sum and the expenses entailed by the receivers, $650 900 was needed.
 In order to give MT Rice and those with him who are furnishing the money clear title to the property, it will be necessary to sell the road at auction. A new company to be known as the Worcester, Southbridge and Sturbridge Street Railway Go will be Incorporated with a capital of $7OO,- 0G0 The corporation will also acquire the Southbridge & Sturbridge and the Worcester, Rochdale and Charlton Depot roads, both of which have been closely allied with the old South bridge line.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
WORKED AT NIGHT.
Railroad Company Captured Right of
 Way and Laid Rails.

Riverside, Cal, Feb 15.-The san Pedro railroad has effected an en- trance into Riverside by capturing a section of the right of way which has been in dispute. Three hundred men were stationed along the road and at o'clock in the morning at given signal they set to work laying rails. At daylight the rails had been laid to their passenger station at Seventh and Vine streets. There are number of injunctions in force along Vine street and long legal battle has been prom ised. The railroad how has possession and what course the objectors will take is problematical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
CITY NEWS

Miss Nellie O'Rourke, of Bridgeport, spent Sunday with Miss Wallace, on Wolcott street.
 The Branyah club will give one of its goodtimes at Carter's Hall Water vile, tomorrow night. If you want good time drop around to the 'yille tomorrow evening.
 William H., the two year and one month old son of MT and Mrs George Cass of East Main street died early this morning. The funeral took place this afternoon with interment in St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
GAVE UP HIS SEAT.
Man Declared Elected to Congres.
 Resigns His Place.

Washington, Feb. 15.- Representa- tive Shaforth. who comes from some district in Denver. Colorado, voluntar- fly relinqufshed his seat in the house to-day. The seat was being contest- ed by Robert W. Donynge. Shaforth stated to the house that he had found that there was fraud in twenty-ninei districts which helped to give him the seat in the house and if he were judge he would have to decide against himself. The action taken by Sha- forth creater great sensation and as result vote was passed seating Donynge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
MARRIED TO-DAY.
Duke of Norfolk and the Daughter of
 Lord MerrieS.

London, Feb 16.-The Duke of Nor folk was married to the Hon Gwen. dolen Mary Constable Maxwell, eldest daughter of Lord Herries, this morn ing In the Roman Catholic church in Everingham. The ceremony, whic-, for various causes, had four times been postponed, was very quiet, the only guests being near relatives. the tenan- try of the duke and 8 few personal friends of the family. Costly presents were given to the pride and bride groom. including gifts from King Dd- ward, Queen Alexandra and numerous corporations. The Duke of Norfolk presented to the town of Sheffield a public park in commemoration of the wedding
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
CRUSHED BY ICE.
Steamer Eagle Injured Badly and Sank i'm the Harbor.

South Norwalk, Feb 15.-The steam CT Eagle of the Norwalk and New York line, is lying at the bottom of Ncrwalk harbor. The vessel was coming in yesterday with large cargo of flour, leather, etc, when floating cake of ice crushed In the hull of the vessel and the vessel sank in five min- utes. The water was low at the time. and the crew had no difficulty in get ting out of the vessel to the ice nearby. An effort will be made to raise the steamer to. day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
THRBD MEN KILLED.

New York, Feb 15.-Three men were killed by the fali of wall of a build ing Ill course of construction on East Twenty-first street to-day. The vic- tims were masons and were standing on scaffold at the top of the wall when the latter toppled outward car rylnG tile men with 1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
Boy shot His Father DeaA.

ROANOKE, Va, Feb 15.-Detatls of a patricide at Roderfield, McDowsll county, w. Va, have been received here. James Bowman, aged sixtaan years, shot and almost instantly killed his father while the latter was severely chastising his wife. mother of the lad, in their home. The elder Bowman scolded his son, and when the boy's s mother interfered her husband upbraid- ed her. A general quarrel followed. and Bowman turned his attention to his wife. The boy demanded of his fa- ther that he stop whipping his mother. The senior Bowman did not heed the warning. and the boy fired on his fa- ther with shotgun, the contents talk ing effect in the head. Bowman died in few minutes. The boy went to Welch and gave himself up to the au- thorities.
 Mrs. MaybrfcIx's Retreat.
 LONDON, Feb. 15.--The discovery of the whereabout of Mrs. Maybrick, who was released from Aylesbury prison two weeks ago under the most mys- terious circumstances and whose whereabout the government announces would be kept profound secret, is now made known. She is living in the Church of England sisterhood of the Epiphany at Truro, Cornwall, under an assumed name, her identity being almost completely hidden. In this sanctuary she has at last found rest and comparative freedom for the few remaining months of the life sentence which is being served out under spe- cial license.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
TROUBLE AT sANTo DOMINGO.
Under Hurried OrdsRs Four Hundred ana Ft9ty Martmes SaM en Prairie.

Under Hurried OrdsRs Your Hundred
 ana Fh9ty Marines SaaI Sn Prairie. COLON, Feb. 15. - Hurried orders from Washington were received here to embark battalion of marines on the Prairie. A special train was sent to Bas Obispo and returned with 45O marines who were encamped at that station on the Panama railroad.
 The Prairie's boats were kept busy all day embarking the camp fittings, baggage, stores, etc.
 Major Lucas will command the bat talion, and the Prairie sailed under sealed orders.
 It has leaked out here that the ma rines are destined for Santo Domingo. Only about 100 marines now remain at Bas Obispo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
PAY PROMPTLY

Subscribers to the Democrat who are receiving the Woman's Home Companion as a premium should pay their subscriptions promptly if they wish their names continued on the list. Names are sent away about the 2Oth of each month, and those whose subscriptions fall due before that should pay before list is sent In order to secure the next number of the magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
RECEIVER APPOINTED.

Baltimore, Feb 15.-Richard F. Post was to-day appointed receiver for the Peabody Fire Insurance Go of Balti- more. The company had claims against it by the recent fire amounting to $70O,OO0, and there were assets of only S3O0.OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
orono Town Hall Burned.

ORONO, Me-, Feb. 15.-F1re destroy ed the town hall and University hall, occupied by forty students of the Uni- versity Sf Maine, entaiing a loss of $25, ,oOO. The students saved their per- sonal effects. The town has no water works and in case of Are is dependent upon 6 hand tub.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
LAUNDRY WORKERS WAR.

Springfield, Feb 15.-The fight be- tween the steam laundry combination and the laundry workers union began to-day. The unions have affiliated with the Central Labor union, which has taken up the fight. and the first step taken was to take off the boycott f the Chinese laundries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-15
GOING TO SEAT OF WAR.

London, Feb 15.-The White Star line steamer Majestic, which is to sail Wednesday from Liverpool for New York, will take among her passengers the Earl of Caithness and General Sir William Nicholson, director-general of military intelligence of the war office, and Colonel T.. A. l.. Haldane of the Gordon Highlanders, who will accom- pany the Japanese armies in the field.