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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
AN OIL MAN
SHOT DEAD
Charles L Spier Killed in
Fight With Robber.
WIFE HEARD STRUGGLE
Young Staten Islander BraveIy
Tackled Burglar in Darkness
at His Home.

NEW YORK, May S-Charles L.
Spier. confidential man to Henry II
Rogers Of the Standard OIL trust aud
president Of the Richmond Light and
Railroad company, was shot to death
by burglar IN his home at New Brigh-
ton, Staten Island. after Mr. Spier and
the burglar had haT hand TO hand
struggle in which they overturned ,ta-
blcS. wrecked chairs and smashed
china and glass.
Mr.. SpIer who was one of the most
prominent young business men IN this
part Of The country lived with his
young wife ia one Of the show places
Of Richmond borough Their home
overlooks New York bay. and there are
generous grounds on either side aud to
The rear and front
The Spler home had been mark for
robbers for almost two years. Three
months ago 1t was plundered under the
very eyes of fierce bulldog, which
had been purchased to keep off the
robbers Either the thieves had
strange Influence ON the dog or else he
knew them
Mr. and Mrs. Spler retired shortly
before midnight. Three hours later
Mr. Spier arose and dressed. He tried
not to awaken his wife. In few min
utes he returned TO his bedroom.
There are burglars in the house" he
said Where is my revolverT'
The revolver was given TO him, and
he started from the room, when his
wife seized him
I'm afraid TO let you go" she said
The young fnancier laughed AT his
wifes fears. At this instant the bull
dog came to him and wbfned.
They can't hurt me with my reyolv.
CT aud this good old dog" he yentured
Come. Tapster' he said, calling the
dog. Then he turned to his wife.
Now. dear" he said, don't be
frightened We should be getting used
10 burglars by this time" AS he left
her he kissed her and walked down
stairs
Mrs. Spier terror stricken. locked
nefSelI IN uef ROOM In rev minutes
her husband returned, closely followed
by the dog.
Il couldn't find any one" he began
While he spoke there came rafting
Of glass and silverware In the dining
room below, and he bounded down the
stairs, the dog running behind him.
growing furiously. The burglar must
have been waiting for Mr.. Spier In the
hallway Mt the bottom Of the stairs
The two closed on each other. Mrs
Spier could hear them as they strug-
gled about the hall Then there came
a single shot, and then all was quiet
save for hurrying footsteps out into the
yard.
Mrs Spier became desperate and
made her way through the dark hall
way and down the steps She turned
at the bottom and called softly:
"Charliel Charliew
She found him lying dead, shot
through the heart
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
Fairly Good Crowd Greeted PrsscelIs Last
{ enine at Library Hall.

Fairly Good Crowd Greeted prssceIIs Last
enine at Library Hall.
Despite the strong opposition at the
opera house last night Library hall re.
ceiyed its share Of patrons to witness
the opening exhibition of Prescelle's
third appearance in Bennington this
season There are few attracticn rs
that afford the pleasure OF these
varied performances IN hypnotism, they
also interest the scientific Investigator
as we'll There is an abundance OF
food for thought in Prescele's work as
well as the amusement features.
Mrs Edna May Magoon gave two
scenes in hypnotism in a very clever
and finished manner. Mrs Magoon
has remarkable stage presence and a
pleasing personality. She is a credi
as an operator to her instructor, Pres
celle and good addition to the attrac
ton The control over her subjects Is
absolute.
Tonight the special leatules are a
base hall game 10 detail, with many
other very laughable scenes in hypuo
tism Mrs Magoon will close the eve
nine's performance with balloon as
Ger sion in which all the subjects par
ticipatc. enjoying an ina 'inary trip
up in balloon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08

COUNT BONI DE CASTELLANE.
There remain over l50 districts in
which second ballots win Ice neces-
sary.
Among the prominent men elected are
former Foreign Minister Delcasse, for
mer Premier Ribot. War Minister
Etienue. Minister of Marine Thomson.
Count Boni de CaStellane, the Marquis
de Dion. Jean Leon Iaures, the Social
Isl leader; Baudry d'Asson Premier
Sarrien aud Paul Deschanel, former
president Of the chamber Of deputies.
The clear meaning of the elections is
that the country does not want TO re
turn To the old regime Vt church and
state. Tile electors have declared them
selves in favor Of a firm, dlgnltied for
egn policy. orderly respect for the law
at home aud a liberal application Of
the separation law
out of l9l constituencies the govern
ment has carried 262 and the opposition
lG9 In l55 districts there will he re-
balotings.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
WANTED, AN HONEST MAN.

'"To the Signals questions Clement made
Of his plan to curry favor with labor unions at
the expense q his conVi ctions For this we honoF
him r andoph Herald
Doqenes, the ancient philosopher, searched
Athens with lantern 20 find an honest man To-
iioRt or publicity have need to seek an honest
man for governor And this does not mean slmP
ly a man who win not steal II means an honest
man in every sense Of the word one who IS not
only honest himself but inclined TO make others
honest.
Vermont passing through political orieis,
has been amply proven that our voters are taxed
beyond the reasonable needs or government mat
our state expenses are rapidly increasing; ihat
t{ s Ia a9k or GisctnIine indirfeTeoce ana
gross incompetence prevail in our asylum prison
and house OF correction; that the moral and sani-
taIy conditions appalling.
Vermont demands a clean administration and
a square deal for all WANTED, AN HONEST MAN
Taxpayers in Vermont, beside needlessly in
creased expense Gor government, are taxed on
what they and what they own. Young
harassed and discouraged by taxauon that doubles
the burden and prevents the establishment OF
homes; that takes away the voters strongest pond
the transient uncertain and dissatisfied
The taxation evils Of our state driving our
young men into the big cities and popping our
by machine politicians. WANTED AN HONEST MAN!
For about four IN onths OF every year Vermont
attic attic mpt is made to improve them whole
Each town ir its own way does llttie patehwork
not i'm proving them but lack OF funds
A sternly economical system OF purchase,
counting and administration would save Vermont
enough each year build rfty miles of stone road.
WANTED, AN HONEST MAN.
Remember: No relief can be peced from
the machine politicians No reform originate
with candidate whose chief champion hopes
that our state expense in 936 will be increased
to one million six handred thousand dollars
No measure OF aid can be hoped for in cendi-
silent every state issue that has been
discussed in this cam paign. No and positive
legislation will ever be original in Organza-
ton whose only object is selfish political advance
ment
Hope lies with the man with a will to a l. win
n definite program with record OF accom- pl shed
reform Honesty is inherent with the man who
says what he thinks and does what he says he Will
regardless OF political effect
Vermont needs the man who does things Yer
mont is tired OF the selfish few who disregard the
silent many. Vermont needs n order OF gov
eminent and an even chance for all WANTED.
AN HONEST MAN
Issued by the Clement Literary Bureau 1900
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
J. B. DAVIS DROWNED
Body Recovered From Wnooski River Near
Waterbury.

Waterbury, MAY After a long
search the body Of Joseph b Davis.
who isappeared last Friday after.
noon, was found this morning at 9:3o
O'Clock in the Wiuooski river a short
distance from the spot where he wa,
last seen alive, Since Saturday morn.
ing parties had been at work drag.
cling the river
Davis was last seen sitting on some
rocks on the Moretown side OF the
river a short distance below the More
town cemetery and it was nearly oppo
site the point where the body was
found. The first clue was given by a
cane which Mr. Davis had been carry
ing and which was found near the
rocks. 1t is probable that he was talk
en- sick or missed his footing and fell
into the water
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08

DEFENDS MRS IDA READ
Letter From Principal ilaz,n OF the Shelburne
School

hettei lvN lilNApd llaANH VI INC oNtlDulht
School,
Editor the Banner: A few weeks
ago President Roosevelt in his much
quoted speech The Man with the
Muck Rake in speaking Of the neces-
sity for relentless exposure OF every
evil man and every evil practice said;
u hail as a benefactor every writer,
or speaker, every man who, on the
/ platform, or in book, magazine, or
newspapers with merciless severity
makes such attack, provided always
that he in his turn remembers that the
attack is of use only if it is absolutely
truthful. The liar is no whit letter
han the thief, and il his mendacity
takes the form of SANDER, he may be
worse than most thieves 1t puts
premium upon knayery untruthfully
o attack an honest man. or even with
/ nyslerical eXaggeratlon to assail
bad man with untruth An epidemic
of iudiserjminate assault upon char
acter does no good, but very great
harm The soul of every scoundrel is
/ gladdened whenever an honest man is
assailed
These words Of President Roosevelt
apply 10 very forcible manner to the
case OF alleged cruelty in this place,
which case has been widely reported.
The writer does not recall single
( instance where so much animosity,
spite, and III viii was shown MS in the
above mentioned case.
cannot hope 10y anything ! may
/ say to- undo the great wrong that has
b en- done ana innocent woman, Tor the
'evil pa % do. lives after them, and
an untruth can never be oyertaken,
/ bat iu ybeW of the fact that this woman
/, about 10 review the work to which
she has given SO many years of her
life, believe awOrd is due her aud
hose who have so nobly stood by her
100 this her hour of trial
The writer worked for DR. Read dur
ne sis weeks Of last summer and can
rulhfuuy say that he does not remem.
Der of having ever worked for anyone
yho was more solicitous for the care
the animals in their charge than
we're DR. and Mrs Read.
Those who know Mrs Read best
know her to be kind in thought and
leut'e Of spirit, No on could be more
in sympathy with the work of the
Humane society when it Is carried ON
IN humane spirit than Mrs Read,
aud am sure she is the last one who
you'll arraicn that organization for
doing It's duty. 1t seems, however, to
the writer that the officers of the or
ganization showed lack of Judgment
in going ahead without asking any
questions, or giving the parties any
opportunity 10 make 40 explanation
itoue were due. 1t is just another
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
FRENCH ELECTIONS.
Count Boni de CasteIIane wins Place
In Chamber of Deputies.

PARIS. May s. The election results
show increasing government gains.
The ministry of the interior gives the
gains at thirty-fve and the losses at
eleven. or a net gain Of twenty-fOur
seats The effect Of this is to give the
bloc" or groups supporting the gov
eminent In the chamber Of deputies
2i3 votes against total vote Of l4d
for the opposition groups The govern
mental left. therefore. appears TO he
assured of majority of about 100
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
GIVEN UPTO DIE

h Spiegel, 1904 N. Virginia street,
Evansville, Ind, writes, "For over five
wears was troubled with kidney and
bladder affections which caused me
much pain and worry. | lost flesh aud
was all run down and a year ago had
to give up work entirely. | had three
of the best hysicians who did me no
rood and was practically given up to
die Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended and the first bottle gave me
great relief and after taking the second
bottle / was entirely cured B A
/ Quinlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
EDDIE FOY AND COMPANY
Generally Considered tn, Best Ever Seen in
Bennington.

"The Earl and the Girl" company
played here Monday night ut the opera
house to a packed house and delighted
the an fence to a greater degree prob
ably than any other attraction ever be
fore appearing in town.
The public generally compares il
with Fantana to which most Of the aud
fence considered il superior, though
many thonght Eddie Foy not equal to
Jefferson de Angels The reception
to the company here should insure IL
some more similarly high class at
actions.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
WORK COMMENCED.
MausOleum For Gov Mccullough and F. r.
Jennings to Cost $4,000

Work on the erection of the new
mausoleum to be built in the old GENE
terry at Bennington Center for J G
Mccullough, and f B Jennings has
been commenced, part of the excayat
ion for the foundation having already
been made
The contractor is the Norcross
Brothers co of Worcester, Mass. The
mausoleum is to be made of granite.
will stand on slight elevation, and
IS to cost $50, O00 or more.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
JOE JErFERSON'S SONS
To Re Seen Here In the-RvalS Next Mond, y
NIGHT.

For performance of rare enjoy
ment one that theatregoers will enjoy
with more than ordinary pleasure, at
tention is called to the presentation
here at the opera house next Monday
night OF the brilliant comedy, "The
Rivals" with Joseph jefferson and
William w Jefferson in their clever
transformations of Sir Lucins O'Trig
ger and Bob Acres
They are masters OF comedy and the
Jefferson's name and fam are linked
inseparably with "The Rivals A
great performance may be looked for
Among the supporting cast may he
mentioned John Jack, Arthur Stanford
Richard Lyle, Harry Odlin, Blanche
Bender and Rosa Rand
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08

ttVhk ~ - ~
CINCINNATI, May S.-COngressman
Longw0rtll and Mrs. LOngwDrth We're
arrested for exceeding the speed limit
as they were going to the Country
club in their automobile. They were
TO attend Il dinner and We're rather
late. Nh. Longworth put on full speed
in n stretch of level and apparently de
serted road After short chase the
couple were arrested. Mrs. Longworth
laughed heartily over it and readily ad.
mitted the facts.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08

NEW YORK. May 5. A reduction of
10 cents a ton in all except the steam
sizes of anthracite coal is announced
by the Lehigh Valley Railroad compa
ny. This announcement followed the
news that the committees representing
the operators and the miners had
reached an agreement Other compa
nias vii! falloW =S,t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
MRS ERNEST WALDON.
Sudden Death Monday u an Estm.bls Young
Woman

Mrs Ernest Walden died suddenly
Monday afternoon at , O'Clock from
acute Indigestion which affected her
heart She was i'll only twelve hours
and previous to that time had appear
ed to be in good health.
She was IS years of age and bad al
ways lived in Bennington. Her maiden
name was Miss Margaret Mcclure.
Her mother died ouly few weeks ago
She leaves a husband but no chill
dren. Sac also leaves two sisters.
She was highly esteemed young W.
man and leaves large circle OF
friends The funeral will be held
Wednesday morning from 81 Francis
de Sales church.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08

Most disfguring skin eruptious,
scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc, are
ne to impure blood. Burdock Blood
Btters is cleansing blood tonic.
Makes YOU clear eyed, clear Drained,
clear skinned
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
JUDGE DARLING SELLS
Home l'Iacs on West Main Street Boush, By
E [. Sibl.v.

f l. Sibley has bought OF Hon c II
Darling the latier's home place on
West Main street The price is NOT
stated The property Joins Judge
Slbley place on the west and the
combination of the two gives him one
of the finest real estate holdings 10
town. Judge Darling expects to move
ms family to Burlington next moptE.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08

ia most cases a sallow, blotched
complexion and dull, heavy eyes are
due to poor digestion and an inactive
liver. Oriuo Laxative Fruit Syrup
aids digestion and stimulates the liver
and bowels aud makes the complexion
smooth and clear. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or
grippe and is mild and pleasant to take
efuse substitutes. b A Quinlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
AN ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
A West Eoosburs Woman Cuts Cash in Her
Throat

Enosburg Falls, May Mrs E G.
Hubbell OF West Enosburg attempted
suicide this morning by cutting "A cash
in her throat. DIR f S Hutchinson was
called and took three stitches Mrs
Iiubbell has been in poor health for
some time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
Weather

Showers lonIghlIond wednesday,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08

,gDoE5oI,oL5 Dr. Oidman's Prescription IL
v 81 os"t~''" "a guaranteed cure for Dyspep
10 eIndigestio ard ali Stomach trouble. 500
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-08
AUDIENCE PLEASED

shelburne. W. May :, 1906
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-07

den was discovered and as a result,
two Italians are in custody and their
outfit, consisting of milling machine,
stocks, dies and everything necessary
for making United State money, re-
poses securely in the Office OF Chief
Wilkie, where also will soon be placed
the photographs of the two rogues
alongside others of their kind. This
is one time that police officers stole a
march on Secret Service men long
experienced in the search for counter
letters.
A naval hero who thoroughly enjoys
a stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue
these fine Spring days, is Rear
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. After
a strenuous days work at the Navy
Department he is often joined by Mrs.
Schley and together they take jaunt
along the business thoroughfare OF the
Capital. Both are good walkers and
are we'll known to most everyone, the
hero of Santiago being frequently
compelled to stop in the course of a
walk to shake hands with many of his
admirers, who will not permit him to
pass them withouta few CHEEKY words
and cordial handshake.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-07
ABSTRACT OF THE DRAMA
OF
THE SHEPHERD GIRL OF LOURDEs

containing in
angels knee adorig Hearing steps they
awhile
here The mother while little Badete
a little ways.
represents girls play the
place is sacred to be profaned by childish mith
beautiful touching solioquoy
The Angeu bell Berndee
and the Holy Virgin surrounded by
ofthe Walheim Germany Minnie
the Duchess of Wanem The latter being naughty lady, has treated
harshly
about The
eprmandng children
informs of her intention blind child
exciting Princess Eeonora
After heartless Sophie
prevent
pray
heiolowng Sophie
The Blessed Virgin This touching
the play especially the pleading blind
accompanied guitar surrounded
advises the children wash the blind
ous spring by, while she prays. Ohiia
a of
OF Wahem This the omca the play The wife
Barbara and her three children informed of the miracle friendly
neighbour handed mother
girls. Being peasant
nghbor
fled and Barbara aid flight
The enraged highbon naughty simple
excited about the truth Of the
oud when suddenly the with the
Oia no longer blind embraces mother, who anng falls back with
a exclamation of
The
they confronted by the daughter dspurse
pilgrims she partly faith the words Eleono who tells
wonderful her bndborn last
beautiful Madonna which tabeau
closes the play.
Long children who act the DRAMA proof
rendering the Entertainment will
Everybody kindly witnessing the
little ones can do Tickets Adults &c. Children 25 No reserved seats
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-07

1t has just come to light that den
of counterfeiters has long been in
existence in Washington and has been
located very close to the big Treasury
building over which Secretary Shaw
presides and in which Secret Service
Chief Wilkie has his Office. For
several months counterfeit coins of
denominations ranging from nickel
to dollar have been circulated in
Washington to considerable extent
and Secret Service men have been un-
firing in their efforts to locate the
source of the trouble, but without
success.
The disclosure that the counterfeit
ing was taking place almost under the
eyes of the government officials. was
made by police officer whose field of
duty was at the camps OF the Italian
laborers engaged in making the
Improvements near the Union Station.
It was at one of these camps that the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-07
Exercising Disease.

Very curious methods were employ
ed by the ancient Babylopians to ex-
orcise disease. The sucking pig and
kid played an important part in
the remedies. The pig or kid
was to be killed, cut up, and
placed upon the sick man. The
heart of the mig. which ~. 1913
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-07

,r.a~s=al e----> s.-~ mars nearr, was
- So hc:c !- him, and the pigs heart
was to be as his heart, the blood as
his blood, the flesh as his flesh and
the pig was to be in his stead. The
virgin kid was dealt with in the same
way. being nlaceI mon the sick man
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-07

Bernadete the shepherd-gir Susie DHlenburg
Iouse her mother
Eleonora Princess Mary Fomer
Sophie n01 u"osn' Julia Hartmann
Rosa LUCIA , nos me
Agnes servants. na,ne
Barbara stewadess Mary Mann
Hanna Anna Mann
.............................a toinete Mann
Gertrude nelgh a ady o VICTORIA meyer
Emma Anna D1Uenburg
Emile .:::..:....:... Minnie Meyer
A uIsdnne Little Village Girls Agnes Schwartz
Tile ie ::::::::::::::::: florence Vog
Bertha -. 1870. " " :: Lizzie s Hopw a
Madonna Lizzie Bucher
Angels Eight Little Girls
Banner bearer Ida Meyer
Greeting sone-vocal Polka . .. A. Zedter
Synopsis of Drama English Julia Hartmann
soo-"O
Mrs. J. A. Schoenhof
Male Quartet-Moonlght the White
P. Robschon, schoenhoH, B.
ACT II.
Piano To"Hip Hip Gaop Soulas
Misses Mary watson Hazel Papgburn May ouinlan
ACT III.
Piano Soo-"Poka Concerto Bartlett
Violin Duet-"Happy thought" . .siegel
Little Masters Forrest Stowe and Ernest Seger
ACT ".
Piano Due-"Festival Procession March" Rathbun
Miss Alice Hartley, Mrs ]. A. Schoenhof
Vocal Soo"Iitt Black Me" Chaaway
Lizzie Butcher.
ACT V.
Solo Chorus-"Angel Hands,. Wheeler
Mrs ]. A. schoenhof soost Chorus by Cecilas
Tableau
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-07


QThe greatest tonic on earth is good
nights rest. Restless nights and the ter
rible exhaustion of hacking cough are
dread dangers of the poor consumptive.
QBut why this fear of the night when
few doses of DR.. Boschee's German Syrup
will insure refreshing sleep, entirely free
from cough or night sweat? Free ex-
pectoration in the morning is made GER
tain by taking German Syrup.
Owe know by the experience of over
thirty-fve years that one 75-cent bottle of
German Syrup will speedily relieve or
cure the worst coughs, colds, bronchial or
lung troubles-and that, even in bad
cases of consumption, one large bottle Of
German Syrup will work wonders. 81
qTwo sizes, 25c and 75c. All druggists.
FIESLER & McNEICE
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-07
THE sHEPHERD-G|RL OF L0URDEs"
Entertainment Given by the Pupils St. Pa School on Monday June H. at
at the Grand Opera House
Drama Five Acts Music Pupils and St. Cecns Choir viii Render Some Pleasing
Numbers Between Acts.

The pupils will the following the Grand
M. Monday June 1th