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The Washington times., 1904-12-18
Policies, Not Parties.

Mr.. McComas took up the policy OF the
newspaper edited by witness. Witness
said ne is "a Democrat personally
1--WE have supported the Adminlstra-
lion in its Philippine policy" he said
but we have never supported parties
only policies We aim 10 be indepeu-
dent. We may have supported the PAN
anna canal policy. I think, but not any
thing else"
Attorney Tayler gathered from the wit
ness answers that his position as head
of the newspaper had made him known
generally TO the people as prominent
citizen Witness had not Haunted his
bsiag "a polyeamist. but he thought
Snoct probably knew about his position.
Witness recalled that President Smith
had testified 8t the hearings here last
spring that witness is "a polygamist. and
that Smo0t, having attended the hear
iugs last spring. probably knew about
witness position on the subject OF polyg-
amy before witness was chosen an
apostle last July.
THE endowment ceremony may be
taken by any member Of the church, n
properly recommended. but il Is not
necessary witness said. president
Smith has taken it. know. because
he has oaiciated in the temple in other
ceremonies. As 10 the apostles. / should
think that as rule all had taken the
endowment ceremony. Ny reason would
say that they had all taken it,"
The witness was then excused for the
day.
Mrs Fred Ellis. recalled was asked
whether her late husband. Apostle Abra-
ham H. Cannon had left "a diary
81 have seen it, repneG witness. "but
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09
GUARANTEE BOND

Druggist Gokay hereby agrees TO refund
the money paid for Mi-o-na on return OF the
empty box, II the purchaser tells him that
IL has failed TO cure dyspepsia or stomach
troubles. This guarantee covers two SOC
boxes, or a months treatment
(Slgnedl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and village TO
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Briefly for Busy Readers.
Miss Jessie zimmerman of Troy is
visiting Miss Olga Cordes.
Fred D. Burt is temporarily assist
ing in Griswold's store.
Ralph H. Walker spent Sunday with
his parents in Arlington.
Miss Ethel Cutler leaves soon to en-
ter Troy Business college.
E. E. Bottum is expecting to leave
for the st Louis fair next week.
Mrs Emma Harwood is expected
home from Coroga lake tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs c. Floyd Huling have
arrived in town from their wedding
trip.
Miss Anna Morrissey has retur ned
from a visit with relatives in .Hoosick
Falls.
Edward Buss, supt of water work,
is seriously i'll at his home on Park
street.
Walter Hill of Granville is the new
night operator at the local telephone
exchange.
Rev George S. Mills baptised the in
FAINT son of Mr. and Mrs G. H. Robson
Thursday.
Miss Jennie Scott and Miss. Verona
Provan spent Sunday with friends in
Manchester.
Mis- Mary Hyde returned last week
from New Jersey where she has spent
the summer.
Miss Ella Conlon of Derby, Conn,
has accepted position in the Scott
Stocking mill.
Miss Carrie Scott has been spending
a portion of the week at Manchester,
her former One.
Mrs Ralph Walker and son Wesley,
spent Sunday with her grandparents
in South Salisbury.
George Wickham who has been Wis.,
iting Charles Wickham of Adams ST.,
has returned to Chicago.
Mrs e. W. Bradford and Mrs Chas.
II. Dewey who have been in Boston a
few weeks are expected home soon.
Mr. and Mrs Frederick Peake have
moved their goods here from Chat
ham and rented house on Union
street.
Mrs E. b. Smith and son who have
been the guests of Mr. and Mrs II. NJ.
Ramsdell returned to Taunton Fri
day morning.
Isaac C. Blandy, several years a
resident Of Bennington Center has been
chosen chairman Of the Washington
county, n. Y, democratic committee.
Assistant secretary of the navy
Charles Il. Darling who came home to
vote will return to Washington the
first of next week. The remainder of
the family will remain at their home
several weeks longer
Mrs Louise Bateman of Rutland was
recently married to Brooks Bennett of
Mendon This is Mrs Benefits fifth
marriage. She is now at the age of
10 years. The groom is about the
same age. The couple will live at
Mendon on Mr. Benefits farm.
The Rutland Herald of Thursday
had the following; "Seats were at
premium at lastevening's performance
of Crandall's vaudeville circus, which
is appearing under canvas at the cor
The audience was apparently we'll
pleased with the production.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09
TAlLORINCs

Frank Yelinek has opened a
tailor shopl in the Fillmore
building on North st. Ladies'
and Gents Tailoring.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09
MEMS FALL SUITS
VOW READY AT THESE PRICES
Suits at S 500 Suits at S13.5n
Suits at S 800 Suits at $500
Suits at $1,000 Suits at $3.50
Suits al $1,000 Suits at $18 90
BOYS AND CNlLDRENS FAIL SUITS READY

Norfolk Threepece suits
Deb from SOC $500
Soc Nobb FAN OVeIcoas IRON
$1,000 to SloO
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09
Ak. RICHIE &COMP'Y
We're between Summer and Fall. Sum

We're between Summer and Fall. Sum
mer goods are going fast Soon there won't
be anything left to tell the tale of warm
weather. What few are left are cut down to
the lowest notch for quick selling. Every
day now sees the arrival of something natty,
something seasonable, something stylish for
Fall. That's the nature of things "of with
the old, on with the new" With reduced
prices and new arrivals you'll enjoy and
profit by visiting our store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09

Mona is an unusual combination.
1t heals and soothes the irritated stom-
ach lining and cures any congestion
and inflammation there may be. 1t
aids digestion and saves the stomach
from exhaustive work while the cure is
going on.
Remember that in purchasing Mona
you run DO risk whatever. Druggist
Gokay's guarantee absolutely protects
you should the medicine fail to do all
that you expect, he stands ready to re-
fund the money whenever the purchas-
er says Mona has not done all that is
claimed for it.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09
STYLISH RAIN COATS
Genuine CraVenette at SIO SI2, SIS and SlS

A large new stock of stylish Rain Goats
now ready for your inspection They are
the swell and toney garments for all seasons
wear The fit and finish of these Rain Coats
are perfect and you should see. this line
when looking for Rain Coat.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09
New Dress Goods

in the latest weaves- Mocha Cloths, Violes,
Sponge Cloths, Mohairs Broadcoths, Chew
lots Vicunas, Venetians, Norfolks, Tamise
and Victorias at special prices
Special values in Suitings at Soc, 75C, SIO0
Special values in Black Dress Goods at SOC,
75C and $500
80 Skirt Patterns in Black Dress Goods at fifty
cents on the dollar
Is pieces Colored Dress Goods for
skirts, dresses and children's wear reduced
from SOC to II I-2c. New Flannelettes
Is pieces New Flannelettes from &C to 1oc.
Best plain Daisy Flannel, all colors, Ioc
Shirt Waists have no seasons, they are good
any season; about Is in the lot at half price.
50 Children's Flannel Dresses from years
to 6 years, trimmed and ruAaed, now 25c,
worth SOC.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-09
GUARANTEE WITH EVERY BOX.
Druggist Gokay Gives Sigred Bond
With Mona, NaiuTe'S
Cure for Dyspepsia.

When you buy box of Mona, the
marvellous remedy for dyspepsia troub-
les, have Druggist Gokay sign thi
guarantee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27

WANTED- -Dyspeptica or thoss who
 " are threatened with dread dyspepsia by reason of a continued course of cold dinners to call and try one of our % Gent dinners, for $too, or even d lunch backed up by a cup of good hot coffee. The ex+ pense is small and will undoubtedly save you many dollars in the future in docfors bills to say nothing of suffering. Avery a South Main St. opp. Castles Market,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
SHOOK THE COUNTRY
Acadia Powder Mill Exploded
 Near Halifax.
BROKE WINDOWS MILES AWAY.
Ton of Powder Exploded, Breaking
 All the Glass In Town of Waverley.
 Twenty Employees Stunned. -- Loss, 925, 900.

HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 27.-A por- ton of the Acadia Powder company's s works at Waverly. ten miles from this city, blew up yesterday. and the con cussion shook the country and broke windows for twenty miles around. For tunately no one was killed or even se- riously injured. although about twenty of the employees, who had scarcely hft the building, which was demolished, were thrown violently to the ground and stunned.
 The plant is situate&l q mile outside of Waverly. Yet every window in the town was broken, and many people on the streets were cut by the shower of Acadia works was estimated at $25,- 900. Zr
 The explosion occurred at 10:30 o'clock in the morning in small build ing known as the dryhouse, in which about ton of powder was stored and is believed to have been due to over heating, although President T. R. Cue of the company stated that shortly be- fore the accident the thermometer reg istered only 15O degrees.
 About twenty of the men, one-fifth of the ordinary force employed at the works, had just left one of the build ings and were rods off when the dry house blew up The concussion threw them violently to the ground, den1ol- ished half dozen other buildings close by the dryhouse. but did not explode the powder ill the magazine, although that building was partially wrecked. A hole several feet deep was blown in the ground.
 The mem regained consciousness after a few seconds and, expecting oth- CT explosions. ran off to safe distance. About a quarter of mile off was the house of Robert Layton, the manager of the plant, and this was very badly damaged. All the windows were blown out, while the plaster in nearly every room was shaken down. Miss Marga- ret Layton who was sitting in room on the second floor, was hurled from her chair and rendered unconscious, but recovered later.
 In Waverly windows were broken, and the glass falling outward, as is usual in explosions, was showered upon passing citizens, and many received small cuts. People in that town rush ed from their houses fearing that other explosions would follow and that the town would be wrecked, and it was some time before they were reassured.
 Similar reports were received from Bedford, three miles from the powder plant, and from Renfrew, Oldham and other small towns situated up the val ley toward the scene of the explosion,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
SHOCK BRINGS BACK VOICE
Physician Says That Electricity If Judieiously Used Often
 Restores Speech.

{ A young woman who had not been able Go speak for Ave years has reccv- cred her voice through electricity. One of the hospital surgeons who operated said: ..tWe occasionally get patients who are unable to speak, not through any organic ailment, but simply because they are in hysterieal condition. and we often cure them by a strong electric shock. AS a rule they yell out, and then they have no excuse for not being able to speak. We do not suggest thet such patients have been shamming. They ac- tually cannot speak, although there is nothing wrong with their voice. They are the kind of patients who sometimes so under Quack treatment and make re- maFkable' cures. There is good deal of faith healing in this matter" Swedish doctors having found minute pieces of enamel from granite" ware in cases of appendicitis, it iB surmised that the common use of this ware may have some thing to do with the prevalence of ap- pendicitis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
POL IS
..THE MONEY MAKERS" :"

The first 'get-rich-quick'' scheme to be exploited on the stage forms the theme of the amusing complica- tions into which Miss Ida Conquest and her company of actors find them selves when playing ill the new three act comedy, '"The Money Makers, which will be the attraction at Polls. Thursday evening. The occasion will be a notable one as marking the de- but of Ida Conquest as star, under the management of Tom w. Ryley. Miss Conquest will be remembered as having been one of the principal com ediennes of the Charles Frohman forces. The author, George Rollit, has chosen for his plot, a race horse tipsters bureau, operated by two young women whose sole knowledge of the game is derived from their maid, who ill turn is coached by her young man who plays the races. The story is developed ill three acts amt abounds in comedy situations. The dialogue is described as being bTill- inntly witty and epigramatic. The Money Makers" was produced last spring at the Royalty theater, Lon don, where it made a huge success, and after finishing out the season was sent into the English provinces where it is still playing to crowded houses. Felix Edwards, the English actor and stage manager, at present with the Nat Goodwin company, who staged the piece when it was first Ndone in London, has performed the same services for Manager TomI W. Ryley and his American production. The company is large and most carefully selected one, including such well known and popular players as: Cyril Scott, Daisy Atberton. Ger trude Douglas, Eugene O'Rourke. Lil- lian Thurgate, Annie Wood, Nina Lyme, Mabel Dixey, Aileen Goodwin, Edna Mcclure, Mabel Crawley, Bran don Hurst, Edmund Lyons, F. New ton Lindo, Herbert Ayling, Harry Nichols, Milano Cary A,ilden and Thomas Kelly. Prices are 25, 90, T5c, $1.OO and $1.5O. Sale of seats We'd nesday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

The greatest of all the many charms of vaudeville is the variety of the attractions which it offers and of which every bill must be possessed in order to meet with popular aDpro- bation. And it is this diversity of amusement, this kaIeidescopic change from grave to gay which gives the program at the Jacques this week all the earmarks of success. It requires the good taste given by nature as we'll as the training of theatrical exper1- ence to select list of performers whose efforts must satisfy the pronounced demands of his high class clientele, but Manager Poli has done so. In Miss Fanny Rice who leads the corps of amusement creators, there is sprightliness, cleverness, originality and good taste. Those who saw her yesterday can concur in the state ment that she has lost none of her old time ability which made her so long the starry idol of the New York Casino. when Broadway was one brilliant constellation of dramatic lu- nlinarfes William H. Sloan, whose tangled dialect was a delight when he played German character parts with George Conan, has in 'The Plumber
 chance to commit first degree mur- der on the queens English every other line of the sketch, and he does it to the uproarious approval of his audiences. Mir Sloan is, as far as the performers following his are concern ed, unfortunately placed on the bill for the reason that when his act is over there are precious few laughs left in his auditors to enjoy the other good things handed out with such careless prodigaIity by the Brittons. Adafr and Dahn, Harry B. Lester, the Aliens, and Keno, Walsh and Montrose Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents. Afternoons 10 and 20c, ladies 1Oc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
SUFFICIENTLY IDENTIFIED.
Bank Teller Thought There Was No
 Necessity of Anybody's 7 Being Licked. |

You will have to be identified be- fore I can pay you the money on this check" said the paying teller of the bank. relates the Chicago Daily News
 "Ain't the check good?" asked the man on the other side of the window
 "Oh, the checks all right but don | know you. You must be identified, that is all"
 Whats that?"
 You've got to get some one that knows you and knows nae to come here and tell me you're the man this check is made out to- X
 The man took the check and with a puzzled expression on his. face left the bank. Half an hour later the unidenti- fled man returned.
 'The man what give me the check, D he said, cant come. but he sent this and says for you to give me the money 2
 He held up a large sheet Of paper. On it was pencil tracing of the outline of a mans hand The chart showed a f1rstA finger cut off below the knuckle and the second finger missing, all ex- cept mere stub.
 The paying teller eyed the sketch curiously. Below it was written: This is the best can do. can't come over and the man can't write. so I cannot 0. K his signature The man has an anchor tattooed on his right forearm and powder marks on the lobe of his left ear. He smells of whisky and can lick any man in your bank with one hand tied behind him. The note was signed by the writer of the check. The teller was able to recognize the sigma ture
 Hold up your hand he said.
 The man laid his hand over the trac- ing on the paper and it fitted perfectly, mutilations and all.
 Show me the anchor said the teller.
 The blue-tinted emblem of hope ap- peared. The powder marks were in evidence and the air was burdened with a heavy odor of whisky.
 Here's your money" said the teller. You needn't try to lick anybody. You're sufficiently identified
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT HANcEVILLE.
VOIIey Fired Into Negro COnErega = tion mt sfout's Mountain.

VOI1ey Fired Into Negro COnErega-
 tion mt SfOut'S Mountain. Y HANCEVILLE, Ala, Dec. While 8 negro congregation was holding Christmas celebration in a church at Scouts Mountain, mining camp here, a volley of shots was fired into the church from the outside.
 The Rev. Clay, the pastor, was shot through the hips and will die. Two other men were probably wounded. The other negroes hurried out of the building and ran in every direction.
 Later the dead body of Henry Jett, white miner, was found near the church with revolver lying near by. It is supposed he was accidentally kill e6 by one of his companions. John Jett, a brother of the dead man, and Ted Blackwell both white miners, have been arrested in connection with the affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
SIZE OF SHOES NOT MARKED
For Many Reasons Dealers Use Cipher System of Numbers in
 Marking.

What number does she wear? It should be a surprise to a few men, at least, to know that she no longer wears shoes of numbered sizes, says the Kan sas City Star The old, 1, 2, way of numbering women's shoes has seen it's day; now sizes are no longer designated by numbers, at least not in the places where she buys shoes that cost as if they were made of gold and precious stone or two. There are marks and mum bers that tell the story of length and breadth to the clerk. but they mean nothing to the customer. Who would guess that K1736%# means Az D? Only the, shoe clerk, and he tells no one.
 Therein is the purpose of the absence of numbers on women's s shoes. Railways wear a 3 B. she would say, and the clerk would see number AZ D foot resting in the little fitting stand Without com ment, he would bring shoes to fit snug ly and not with too great discomfort.
 That's very pretty, I thinkI'll take those, and he would begin to hope a sale had been made. Now, if he could only get them into & box without
 T want to look at them again. Just a
 N moment, please. Why, you said these were 3s and they are 5s! Why, never in all my days wore anything bigger than threes. No, indeed, shan't be inn posed upon, assure you care to see no other shoes; shall go somewhere where can be given proper treatmen :" And sale lost because the clerk could not hide the true facts about the proper size of shoes for her to wear.
 So few years ago the manufacturers and the merchants resorted to cipher in designating shoes, and humber" now Rdays reads like football signal. Some women have even penetrated the cipher and, consequently, some shops request that nothing be said about numbers the salesman will measure the foot and bring shoe to correspond That is, he'll bring the first too large, in order to let the fair bu1r have the satisfac- tion of asking for sonnet hing smaller.
 Meanwhile the men's shoes still have sizes marked in plain numbers and in plaan sight,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
THE FIRST INDIAN WRITER
Gequoyah Who Invented an Alpha bet for His People, an Amer
 ican Genius.

John Eliot, of Rhode Island, pub 1ished the first Indian Bible. Indians had no printed language with letters before the white man came rude cary ings and picture writing being sufl- cient, says the Philadelphia Press.
 sequoyah, a Georgian Indian, half breed, invented a perfect alphabet of over 30 letters for the native Cherokee language By his own zeal inspired his nation with a love of written words.
 Sequoyah hated the white people. The reason was because his white father had basely deserted his mother when Se- Qnoyah was baby. His mothers father was a proud chief, and there is no doubt that his grandson inherited his proud spirit /
 Sequoyah never learned to read or write 8 letter of English. His anger was greatly aroused when he saw any one of his tribe reading book made by the whites. sequoyah declared he would make a book for his own people.
 He listened for sounds while his peo- pie talked He became silent student, and lost all his old War-like spirit. He sat by his doorway and made marks on birch bark with ink made from the juices of berries. The people looked on him. with wonder and a great pity, be- clause he would no longer fight or hunt, nor engage in any kind of sports.
 At last Seqouyah called council He wrote on the bark and gave the writing to his little daughter, who had been taught secretly to read by the new al R11naaf She read if and did aR the writ ing commanded. The test was tried many times and caused great excite ment. The young men forgot hunting and war for letter writing, while the missionaries adopted the letters and made a bible for their students The Cherokees became civilized in a short time. The first printing press sent to an Indian tribe was sent in 1S20by the United States government to the Chero- kees. The type was cast in Cherokee characters, the same that Seqouyah had invented
 A marble bust of this remarkable In- dian adorns the council house in Tahle- Quah, capital of Indian territory, where the Cherokees were sent after gold was found on their reservation in Georgia The Indians knew the value of these mines, but the white man s power was stronger than theirs. The Cherokees had to leave their homes;and wealth for strange new lands.
 Sequoia, the botanical name of the big trees of California, is the only me- morial the white man has given to Se- Guoyah. this truly American genius
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-27
sHAK EsPEARE REyIYRD.

Nraude Murray Nfiiler's instructive article entitled "A Revival of Shakes peare' in Madame for January holds peculiar interest for all lovers or Shakespeare. The article refers tc many of the notable artists who have won their reputation in Shakespeareal> roles. It is plea for the substantial recognition of the great works of the Bard of Avon,'' which will attract in ternational attention. Mrs Miller is recognized authority on Shakespearean subjects. Madame is published by the Ford Publishing Go, Indianapolis.