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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
DIED IN TIBET.
Francis II. Nichols. American Ex-
pIorer. Buried ut Gynntse.

Francis II. Nichols. American EX-
pIorer, Buried nt Gynntse.
NEW YORK, Jan. Al hhed States
Minister Conger has GALE ! from Picking
confirmation of the death Of Francis
H. Nichols, the American explorer and
correspondent in Tibet. Mr. Conger
states that he received the news from
the Tibetan city Gyantse, Sunday. an
nouncing that Mr. Nichols died Dec.
30 of pneumonia and was buried there.
Mr.. Nichols was a native of Evans
ton, Ill. He served as newspaper cor
respondent in the Spanish
war. later went to China and then
started for Tibet with few Chinese.
He intended to study the customs Of
the country and finally penetrate to
Lassa, the Forbidden City" Mr.
Nichols left this country March y,
1903
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
Cnntnin MuIIikcn on TrinI.

CHICAGO. Jan. 4-Trial by court
martial of Captain David h. Mulliken.
Twenty-seventh infantry, has opened
at Fort Sheridan. Captain Mulliken is
charged with having certified on army
records that he was single, though he
had married Filipino woman when
his regiment was serving in the Philip
pines, and he is further charged with
Duplicating his pAYrOlls.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
sncietx In Accord With KniNer.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The publca-
ton of a remark by Emperor William
of Germany to Ambassador Charlie
magne Tower that he hoped an inter
change of lectureships on German and
American civilization might be ar
ranged between the two countries has
elected the fact that the purpose OF
the Germanistic Society of America is
identical with that of the emperor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
A Few Left

Our SOUVENIR OF: BEN
NINGTON, published under
the auspices OF the Y. M. c. A.
A substantially bound book OF
los pages, printed on best
quality Of book paper, illus
trated with over $50 portraits
OF prominent Bennington peo-
pie, past and present, and
nearly 80 views in and about
Bennington and North Ben
ningtOn, including the monu-
ment, catamount, Soldiers
Home, old historic buildings
long ago destroyed, churches
and most beautiful residences.
1t is chock full OF interesting
reading and anyone ever in
terested in Bennington would
certainly appreciate the work.
The edition is limited and no
more will be published after
this is exhausted The books
will therefore become more
valuable as the years 90 by.
The price is low cons iderin q
the expense OF getting the
work out as it cost nearly
$4,000 to publish.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
FnribauIt Bank Failed.

FARIBAULT, Mimi, Jan. 1.-The
First National bank of Faribault
closed its doors after the bank direct
ors had passed resolution that the
lawful reserve fund of the bank had
fallen below the limit fixed 10y law and
that much of the banks securities and
other assets could not be converted in
to money. 1t is believed the depositors
will eventually be paid.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
Coiored Citizens Invite Roosevelt.

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. AT the eman-
cipation celebration in this city, ut
which $500 negroes were present, \.
N. Johnson, colored, was delegated to
go to Washington and on behalf of the
negro citizens of Mobile invite the
president to visit this city. Johnson
left last night for Washington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04

TO prepare for annual inventory which is begin by
the middle OF January must reduce and clear stock
much possible All remnants odd lots and the remainder
of all ladies' and cAldren's
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
GRIP COLDS

Laxative Bromo Quinlne the world wide Cold
and Grpremedy removes the cause. Call for the
full name and look fOrsignature of L. W. Grove.
25c
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-01-04
COLDS CAUSE SORE THROAT

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world wide Cold
and Grip remedy removes the cause, Call for the
full name and look for signature OF E. W Grove
25c
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
KILLED BY YAQUIS.
Chicago Wealth-Hunters In Mexico
Fell Before Redskins.
DR.. Coy and John Mackenzie, of Chi
cagO, NJ. A. Call. of sioux City,
and james Steubinger, of Ke-
vance, the Victims.

Nogales, Ariz., Jan. oh. L. Miller
and Charles E. Tolerton, who escaped
in Thursdays Indian massacre in So
moro, Mex, passed through here Sum-
day with the bodies of Coy. Macken-
zie, Call and Steubinger, bound for
Chicago. The correct names and ad-
dresses of the men killed are: DIR. r.
c. Coy, $500 Woodlawn avenue, Chi
cago: John X. Mackenzie, 26l4 Indiana
avenue, Chicago; NJ. A. Call, Sioux
City, Ia. with relatives residing in To-
ledo: James Steubinger. Kewanee, I'LL.
1t now appears that the party asked
for an escort from the Mexican au-
thorities at Hermosillo and an order
to the military at La Colorado was Is
sued Upon reaching La Colorado the
escort was requested but the Mexican
officials replied that there were so
many in the party that an escort was
unnecessary. Thereupon the party left
for Camp Toledo and reached there
without difficulty.
All the mining men In the district
where the massacre took place are
coming in from camp and the country
will undoubtedly be in feverish state
for some time to come 1t is stated on
high authority that just month ago
Gov. Yzabel held an extended confer
ence with a large number of Yaquis at
San Miguel to see if all differences
could not be adjusted, and the Yaqui's
said that they demanded all the land
along the Yaqui river and wanted all
the Mexicans and other settlers there
to vacate. Gov. Yzabel replied that
that was impossible and the conference
came to an end.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
TO HELP TRADE.
President Roosevelt. In q Message to the
Senate. Recommends the appointment
OF Foreign Agents.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The president
has sent message to the senate rec
ommending favorable action upon a
suggestion made by Assistant Secre-
tary Loomis for cooperation by the
departments Of state and commerce
and labor in collecting information
concerning trade conditions in foreign
countries. The president recommends
that provision be made for the appoint
ment of six special agents, to be called
commercial attaches, who shall visit
the different countries and make a
study of industrial conditions with a
view to suggesting notifications and
changes in the existing plans OF our
foreign commerce.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
GAVE NEGRESS A FORTUNE.
Hannah Elias Tells of Her Remark
able Relations with the Aged
Millionaire, John II. Platt.

New York, Jan. 19.-Hannah Elias,
the negress whom aged John r. Plat
Is suing to compel her to return $685.
900 which he claims she eXtorted from
him during an acquaintance of 20
years, yesterday told the story of her
life before Justice O'Gorman, in the
supreme court, where the suit Is on
trial. It was an extraordinary tale OF
sudden elevation from the lowest and
most vicious surroundings to position
of affluence where money was liter
ally rained upon her and where she
had everything that great wealth could
provide. She declared that she had
nothing to conceal and insisted that
every dollar that Plat gave her had
been given voluntarily. She believed,
she said, that she was under no obliga-
tons to return any part of the money
which she now possesses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
RAILROAD BILLS PRESENTED
"COurt Of Transportation" Created
That Ii to Have Jurisdiction In
All Rate Questions.

Washington, Jan. 1.-two bills on
the railroad rate-making problem were
introduced yesterday, one by Repre-
sentative Townsend (Mich.) creating
court of transportation" the other
by Representative Esch (Wis.) grant
ing authority to interstate commerce
commission to name a reasonable rate
in place of one they have declared I'M
reasonable. The court Of transporta-
ton to consist of chief justice and
four associate justices, to be appointed
by the president and confirmed by the
senate and to hold Office during good
behavior. the chief justice to receive
$1,000 and the associate justices $500
annually.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
DOUGLAS SETTLES STRIKE.
Long Protracted Lockout Ends
Through Intervention with Both
Sides Claiming Victory.

Boston, Jan. 19.-The strike Of the
cotton mill operatives at Fall River,
which affected about $4,000 persons
and has been in progress for six
months, to the great hardship and
suffering of Fall Rivers people, was
settled yesterday through the media
ton of Gov. Douglas. Under the terms
of an agreement accepted by both
manufacturers and operatives, at a
conference held at the statehouse, the
strikers will return to work at once
under tire 121s per cent. reduction,
against which they struck last July,
and with no discrimination because Of
the strike.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
QUITE A TRICK AFTER ALL.
Grandpa Was Sure He Could Ride Q
Bike, But Met with
Disaster.

81 can't understand why young peo-
pie are so slow in learning to ride BIZ
CYCLE" said the old gentleman; 1.-The ris-
ing generation seems to require more
time and practice at it than Chinaman
would want to learn to dance horn
pipe"
But it's hard work, grandfather"
ventured his grandson, Johnny, relates
London Tit-Bits.
Hard fiddlesticks! Did you ever see
anybody break in colts?"
mo, grandfather"
"Well, I used to go into the field where
the colts were playing, catch 'em, bride
and ride 'em!"
"Was it difficult?"
"Well, should say II was. They would
plunge, kick, bite, rear, roll; yet you
had to stick on. 1t was the only thing
to dol"
"Pr'aps 1t WASH as hard as learnin' to
ride bike"
Don't talk to me. you young jacka.
napes! Why, boy. colt is a living
thinking. reasoning animal; while your
bicycle Is an inanimate thing at best!"
did you ever try TO ride one, grand
father?"
mo, indeed. Why should waste
time on such nonsense? But it's just like
riding a colt, spose-you jump right
on and stay there. no matter what hap
pens"
"Here, grandfather. try my bike"
"Oh, we'll, If it'll please you. AS I OBJ
served, you just put your foot in the
,tirrup, same as mounting colt--so!
Then you l-leap on its back-so-so, and
I'm OFF, mean-I-I-I'm on-see?"
Pretty good start, grandfather; go
on"
Knew I could do it. Now you (wow)
just k-k-keep your b-b-balance (pshawD
and 20 on with the (wow! came pretty
near going that time) motion Of the
w-wheel. See? Ah-ah-o-o-o-h! Thought
couldn't (pshaw!) do it after-aft-af
-eh-eh-(Look out, there!) this is
this-this is fun (pshaw!D for man who
has broken colts-colts-col-- Ha, ha!
thought your grandfather was novice,
a tyro, an old noodle, did you? Show yon
young fellows s-s-someth-th-thing after
awhile bout riding-(Ah! Oh! Hold
on! Hold on-help! Ohio! Oh-o!-)"
Grandfather are you killed."
"Wh-what? Wh-where am II"
"You were riding my bike. Are you
badly hurt, grandfather"
Hurt, you young rascal! Why. I
haven't whole bone in my body. Don't
grin in that insane fashion, boy. You'd
better keep out of my way If you don't
want thorough good thrashing."
Then Johnny carried his machine to
the coachhouse, and kept out of sight for
an hour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
The UNPOPULAR GEAR.


city is under martial law, with Prince
Vasilchikoff as commander of over So
900 of the emperor's crack guards.
Troops are bivouackiug in the streets
and at various places on the Nevsky
prospect, the main thoroughfare OF the
city. On the island OF Vassiliosstrov
and in the industrial sections infuri-
ated men have thrown up barricades
which they are holding. The empress
dowager has hastily sought safety at
Tsarskoe-Selo, where Emperor Nicho-
las II. is living.
Minister of the Interior Sviatopolk-
Mirsky presented to his majesty last
night the invitation of the workmen
to appear at the winter palace and
receive their petition, but the emper-
.or's advisers already had taken a de-
cision to show a firm and resolute
front and the emperor's answer to
100000 workmen trying to make their
way to the palace square was solid
array of troops who met them with
rifle. bayonet and saber.
The figures of the total number
killed or wounded here, at Moscow
gate, at various bridges and islands
and at the winter palace vary. The
best estimate Is 500, although there
are exaggerated figures placing the
number as high as 5000. Many men
were accompanied by their wives and
children and IN the confusion. which
left no time for discrimination. the
latter shared the fate of the men.
The troops, with the exception of a
single regiment, which is reported to
have thrown down its arms, remained
loyal and obeyed orders. But the blood
which crimsoned the snow has fired
the brains and passions of the strikers
and turned women as well as men into
wild beasts and the cry Of the infuri-
.ated populace is for vengeance.
Faith in Car Shattered.
The sympathy Of the middle classes
is with the workmen. If Father
Gopon, the master mind of the move
ment, aimed at open revolution, he
managed the affair like genius to
break the faith of the people in 1.-The
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Rapid Wheat-Thrashing.

One of the big thrashing machines
tut in Kansas was Of late tried, under
full pressure. with a full crew, to see
what amount of thrashed, winnowed
and cleaned wheat it could turn out in
given time. 1t was found that so
bushels were run into the receiving
wagon in eight minutes, or at the rate
Of six and one-half bushels a minute.
In 142 minutes 41S bushels were turned
out, the machinery being three times
stopped for some necessary adjust
ments. The general result showed
that one of the big machines would
turn out on an average three bushels
a minute from sun to sun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26

little father" who they were con-
WINGED and whom Father Gopon had
taught them to believe would right
their wrongs and redress their griev-
ances.
Gorky, the Russian novelist, said:
To-day inaugurated revolution in
Russia. The emperor's prestige will
be irrevocably shattered by the she'd
ding of innocent blood. He has alien
ated himself forever from his people.
Gopon taught the workmen to believe
that an appeal direct to the little
father would be Needed. They have
been undeceived. Gopon is now con-
WINGED that peaceful means have
failed and that = the only remedy is
force. The first blood has been shed,
but more will follow. 1t Is now the
people against the oppressors and the
battle will be fought to the bitter
END"
Crossed the FrOsen Neva.
The military authorities had a firm
grip on every artery in the city. At
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Deaths ON the Railroads.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The interstate
commerce commission has issued a re-
port on railroad accidents in the United
States during the months of July, Au-
gust and September, 1904, showing 22S
passengers and 1873 employees killed and
2,154 passengers and 1888 employees
injured in train accidents. Other acct
dents to passengers and employees, not
the result of collisions or derailments,
brings the aggregate casualties for the
quarter up to 1882 killed and 1920!
injured.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Roosevelt's Greeting to HoIlanders

New York, Jan. 20.-Nearly 500
members and guests Of the Holland
society attended the annual dinner OF
the organization at the Waldorf-As-
toria last night. President Roosevelt
had expected to be present, but sent
a letter of regret in which he called
attention to the fact that mot only
the successful candidate for president.
but the manager of the successful
campaign, were both of the old Hol-
land stock"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
"A DAY OF HORROR
st. Petersburg's Streets Bathed with
Blood of Innocents.
Strikers who Went to Petition the
Gear Were Met by Troops Who
Shot Hundreds of Men, Wo-
men and Children.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-This has
been a day of unspeakable horror In
st. Petersburg. The strikers of Satur-
day, goaded by desperation by a day
of violence, fury and bloodshed, are in
a state of open insurrection against
the government. A condition almost
bordering on civil war exists in the
tcrror-stricken Russian capital. The
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Stores for Union Men.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 1S.-The
United Mine Workers, in session here,
will adopt measures to establish Co
operative stores in all districts. 1t
means that 100000 people of this
country will, If stores are patronized.
receive all food, clothing, ETC., from
the union.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Indor.ed Prc.ent Omcers.

Kansas City. Mo-, Jan. 19.-The i'm
plement mems convention adopted a
resolution indorsing the fight the pres
emit officers have been making against
the harvester trust. President Roose-
welt was requested to insist on the en-
forcement of the Sherman antitrust
law
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
False Alarm.

It was midnight.
Suddenly Mr.. Popperlotz sat upright
In bed. Great Heaven, Maria!" he
muttered hoarsely, i've been stricken
totally deaf"
mo, dear" said his better half, re-
assuringly you're not deaf. The baby
has stopped crying"
The reaction was almost too much for
him.-Cleveland Leader.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
China Is "savedv Once More.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Secretary Hay
has secured positive assurances from
the powers that there shall be no at
tempt made upon the integrity OF
Chinese territory. Recently 1t was re-
ported that some of the powers con-
templated extending the territorial
possessions they already had in China.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Founded barnard College.

New York, Jan. 23.-Mrs. Clara c.
Stranahan, founder Of Barnard col
lege for women, Columbia university,
and long identified otherwise with the
higher education Of women In this
country, is dead in Brooklyn Of apo
plexy, aged 70 years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Wave killed 80 Norwegians.

Christiania, Norway, Jan. 1S.-Fifty-
nine persons persisted as the result OF
an avalanche of rocks in Naedal, north
Of Bergen. A mass Of rock was sud
denly precipitated into Loenvand lake
from the neighboring hills. 1t caused
an immense wave 20 feet high, which
swept the neighboring shores.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Missing Man Found Frozen.

Joplin, Mo-, Jan. 19.-Tho body OF
Isaac J. Minton. Of Galena, who has
been missing several days. was found
frozen in the road near Saginaw, four
miles south Of Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
WIN a1o0.000 ON Roneben.

Hot Springs, Ark. Jan. 1s.-Rose-
ben. at Essex park yesterday. was the
medium of a big killing" by David
Johnson, the eastern plunger, who
owns the gelding. 1t is said that more
than 100000 was cleaned up on the
race.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Old and Young Fools.

$50 he's going to get married? How
kittenish he is. Well, there's no fool
like an old fool
NO" replied the savage bachelor.
"and there's no fool like an old fool
who tries 70 behave like young
tool. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
OVATION TO A NEGRO.
san Legislative Hall mt Topeka
Arm-in-Arm with Gov. Hoch.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 19.-By invita-
ton Booker T. Washington briefly ad-
dressed the two houses Of the legis-
lature. The supreme court and state
officers were also present. Mr.. Wash
ington entered the legislative hall
upon the arm Of Gov. Hoch, who intro
duced him. The reception Of Mr..
Washington amounted to an ovation.
Short notice of the incident was given.
but the news spread quickly over the
statehouse and when Washington ap-
peared the big hall was crowded. All
the senators and representatives were
present. Washington concluded his
speech by telling of things which have
been accomplished by the southern ne
groes and by Tuskegee institute and
recommended an educational qualifi.
cation for voters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26

Combes' Cabinet Formally Quits.
Paris, Jan. 19.-The Combes minis
try presented its resignation to Presi-
dent Loubet at the Elysee palace and
the president accepted 1t.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26
Hoch In Being Criticised.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 22.-Gov Hoch is
beginning to receive letters from resi-
dents of the state who object to his
attentions to Booker T. Washington
when the latter was here and made
speech in the house of representatives.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-31
PHILADELPHIA TO
SHAKE OFF DURHAM
Machine Surrenders to Weaver
for Present, and Citizens Will
Keep Up Fight.

Philadelphia, May 31.-David Smyth,
Peter E. Costello, former director of
public works, who were deposed by
Mayor Weaver, today withdrew the in
junction proceedings against Colonel
Sheldon Potter and A. Lincoln Acker,
their successors. This formally ended
the legal fight by the organization -
leaders against the appointees of Mayor
Weaver.
The withdrawal of the papers means
that the organization = forces have de-
! cided to discontinue for the present, at
least, their fight on Mayor Weaver.
Acting on the advice of Boss Dur
ham, the members of select council who
were opposed to the mayor, will tomor-
ter and Acker.
There is no doubt that the men who
have been the mayors advisers from
the time of his break with Mr.. Dur
ham are bent upon destroying every
vesti ge of the organization domi IN at ed
| by the insurance. commissioner and ia
vor continuing the ight against every
man who was associated with him.
| This is evidenced by the fact that
the committee Of seventy and the com
mittee of nine, citizens reform organ
| izations, have announced their intention
of placing an independent ticket in the
field next fall unless the regular re.
publican candidates for sheriff and cor.
oner are withdrawn and others substi
tuted. The candidate for sheriff is Har.
ry c.. Ransley, president of select
| council. . s-