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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-19

4 American navy IL the "Saltii
Claus dinner" given in the
wardroom of one OF Uncle Sans
gunboats of the Venezuelan coast
The plan had been to have the affair
on Christmas night, but as the vessel
was then at sea the event was post
poned until New Years. 1t was on
this occasion that an Italian battle
ship commander, with warlike inten-
lions toward the United States and
all their inhabitants, was beguled into
peaceful thoughts by good American
punch, which the American officers
dealt out to him, in such quantities that
he finally said he would like to settle
in the western hemisphere
1t happened that the Italians man
of-war and the Yankee gunboat arriy-
ed in southern waters ut about the
same time. There was the usual inter
change of courtesies Then occurred
the incident that aroused the italian
captains ire \ South American news
paper printed Il cartoon representing
him as being blown out Of the water
by the United States gunboat. In this.
of course. there was no sense what
ever as Italy and this country We're
on the friendlest terms, but the for
eign skipper. being both eXcitable and
suspicious, took the matter to heart.
The Americans heard that he even ne
cused them of inspiring the cartoon
and that he had complained to his
home government
New Years day came due while the
gossip was at its height. For weeks
the wardroom officers of the gunbOat
had been making preparations for Il
grand feast They decided at the last
minute to invite the Italian and his
staff as guests Of honor.
A refusal. of course. was out of the
question but when the guests arrived
their attitude was cold and distant. es-
pecially that of the captain, who look
ed as though he expected to be thrown
into irons. 1t was said afterward that
he had ordered his vessel to be ready
for immediate action in case of treach-
cry. At any rate he sat down at din
ner without Il smile for his hosts, and
for awhile things looked gloomy.
Gradually, however, the younger Off
GERS of the gunboat succeeded in fore
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-19
Mr.. Arfur' S
Christmas Gift
By INA WRIGHT HANSON
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lCopyright. 1905, by Mcclure. Phillips & Co. ]
r HENRIETTA, on the rug by the
- fireplace, was absorbed I'm her
occupation, which was putting
off all of Ariminta Eudella's
articles of wearing apparel and put
ting them on again. When the last
tiny garment had been adjusted TO her
satisfaction she found time To look at
Mr.. Ariur, who sat by the window, Il
picture of doldrums. With a regretful
glance at Evan-eline Bell, who was
yet to be attended TO, the small mother
arose and went over to Mr., Arfur
Resting one hand on his knee, she gaz-
ed anXiouSly into his face
The young man reused himself and
smiled down at the squarely cut locks,
the great brown eyes and dimples.
"Have you been al, Mr.. Arturo she
inquired solicitousY.
Il don't think | have been SO bad as
-the-bad man. Henrietta he answer
ed, squeezing her snail hand
1--WE been good rs an angel" she re-
marked modestly, $50 Santa Claus is
going to bwing me anuver dolly i'm a
toong cah''
'In what HenriettaE'
"a toong cah" she repeated; then,
as Arthur failed to grasp her meaning,
she eXempltied patiently. like Sister
Wose's what she takes you widing in.
"Oh. / see. \ touring ear, YOU arts
tocratic baby. No more doll wagons
and gO-cartS for you, eh|' he chuckled,
then grew gloomy again
What do you want fob Kwismas|
Something | am afraid | can never
have in all this wide world Henrietta
He drew a long breath.
eff you are good, Santa Claus
Its entirely out of the old fellows
Jurisdiction. my pet
The child gaZed at him curiously.
Its a heart of fine gold that | want,
Henrietta, and only one person can
give it to me. and if she won't, grille
us she a faiwy?" Henrietta's tone
was reverential, her eyes full of ex-
element.
"The queen of them all"
"And has a crown onY'
Eyes, a crown OF her own golden
hair, and her eyes are like brown vel
vet pansies, and she has the sweetest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-19
Kind Old Man.

Ascum-What did that rich old uncle
Of yours give you for Christmas?
Something useful. I'll bet
Hauskeep-Yes. a little device for
saving coal bills.
Ascum--Ah. an arrangement to at
tach to the heater?
Hauskeep-No. to keep on my desk.
It's bill file.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-19
An International
:. Incident :.

HOLIDAY celebration that will
long be remembered in the
American navy is the "Santa
Clans dinner" given in the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-19

GCopyright, 1905, by Mcclure. Phillips & Col
r HENRIETTA, on the rug by the
- fireplace, was absorbed I'm her
occunotion which was nuttinV
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
BURGLAR MERLE THURBER
Convicted in Municipal Court This Morning
OF Five Offences

Merle Thurber who together with his
brother Grover Cleveland a lad of Is,
was ARE, tied week ago by Deputy
Sheriff John Nash was arraigned in
municipal court this morning and con
vcted of the following night time bur
glaries:
Dwelling house of Ann DEMO, May
); dwelling of Mrs James f. Smith,
June :; store of Fillmore & Slade at
Bennington Falls May 81; cottage of
Ed Walbriuge at Woodford, June 7;
dwelling OF Salem White, May 81
Mrs DEMO ana Mrs Smith we're in
court this morning and identified sew
eral of the articles taken from their
homes, come OF which we're found in
the possession of the burglars. The
most valuable theft was from the home
of Mrs DEMO where $3.50 OF silver was
taken. OF this the owner has recover
ed a small portion. Some of the piec-
es the oil Ter Thurber admitted that he
had given TO young woman in Salem
to whom he had been paying atten-
ton.
At the Walbridge cottage in Wood
ford the thieves carried away number
of articles including some hammocks
which they swung in the ice house and
secured cool resting place during the
warm nights,
In addition to the testimony of other
Witnesses the boy turned state evidence,
The older Thurber who is II years
Of age was born in Arlington and is
by trade butcher. The boy was born
in Nebraska.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Delegates Will be Elected Next Friday Night
To State Convention.

The Democratic voters OF the towE
of Bennington are hereby warned to
meet in caucus at Apollo hall in the
Village OF Bennington Friday evening,
June %, 1906 at S:l5 p. m. to transact
the following business;-
First To elect ID delegates and -
alternates to attend the next Democra-
tic State convention which is to be
held at Burlington June % 1906, for
the purpose OF placing in nomination
candidates TO be supported by the
FleGmen of the State at the State elect
on t. be aid on Septe mber 4th 1906.
Second To elect - delegates and
their alternateS to attend the next
Democratic convention Of the Firsl
Congressional district which is to be
held at Burlington June q, 1906, for
the purpose of nominating cand idate
for representative ~ tire Sixtieth Con
gress OF the United States, tn be sup
ported by the Freemen in said District
at the State election to be held or
Tue. day, ptember 4th 1906.
Third To elect town committee
Fourth To transact any other bust
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
SEEKS CUSTODY OF DAUGHTER
Case of Mrs Lamora Whittier VS. f. II. Nc
Farland Not Finished

Hyde Park, June 16.-The case OF
Mrs Lamora Whittier VS.. f. ii. Nc
Farland to recover the custody of her
l5-year-old daughter. Blanche McFar
land, which was taken up in the La
noble county court here yesterday,
was continued to next Tuesday. ".
A. Cullard of Burlington and Clarence
Center of Montpelier are counsel for
the plaintiff aud John w Redmond OF
Newport for the defendant.
1t will be remembered that Mr. and
Mrs Mcfarland have been separated
since Blanche Mcfarland was small
child. over year ago Mr. Mcfarland
sued for possession of his daughter,
winning the case last summer. BY
mutual agreement Mrs Mcfarland was
allowed to see the daughter, always in
the presence of a third party. After
one Of these interviews Wednesday eve
ming, March %, the girl mysteriously
disappeared and after about a weeks
absence returned On her disappear
ance her mother was held on the
charge of kidnapping. The girl claim
ed that she went away of her own &C
cord. The grand jury of Lamoille
county court at this present term failed
to find true bill in the case
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
BIG SALE OF TIMBER LAND.
Evans & Busbes Dispose of 34OO Acres tC
Fremont II. Wright.

Evans & Bugbee, lumbermen of this
village have just sold to the firm OF
Fremont H. Wright & Co of Auburn
dale, Mass, 3400 acres of woodland,
located In the towns of Woodford and
Stamford. The consideration is not
made public The land is covered
mostly with hard wood the spruce and
pine having been already cut OIL
Mr. Wright is interested in the owner
ship of about $4,000 acres of timber
aud 10 various places in the state of
Vermont. Real estate agent, John
Nash received two letters Saturday
from lumbermen who Aant to purchase
tracts OF land from which they can cut
pine or spruce lumber. There appears
10 be a brisk demand for such kind of
real estate.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
ORLEANS REPUBLICANS
First County Convention in State He'd at
Newport

Newport, Jane 10 Tine Orleans
county Republican convention was
held here today with u. M. Manser of
this place as chairman.
Nominations we're made as follows:
Senators, II. II. Somers OF Irasburg,
and G. h. Caruth of Charleston; Judge
OF probate, F., Il. Alfred of Newport;
states attorney, f. A. Cook Of New
port; speritl, l.. d. Miles of Newport;
assistant judges, w. 5. Robbins of
Derby and A Davidson OF Craftsbu-
ry; high bailin, +. X. Lord of Nor
gan.
The Hon. Frank Plumley OF North
field gave splendid address.
This IL the first of the county CON
ventions To be held in the state The
Judge of probate, states attorney,
and sheriff we're renOminated.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
EVERY RUN
EARNED
Great Game Of Base Ball
Saturday Afternoon.
BENNINGTON LOST 3 TOP
JeffersOnians Of Schenectady Bat
ted Out Two Runs in First
inning and Kept the Lead.

1t was a great exhibition OF base.
ball put up by the Bennington aud
Jeffersonian teams at the athletic field
Saturday afternoon; in fact better base
ball won't be seen anywhere. The only
unsatisfactory feature was that the
score, 3 to 2 in favor of the visitors,
was wrong end to. Had it only been
2 to against the Jeifs the crowd
would have been supremely happy.
AS 1t was every true sportsman, the
man who enjoys sharply played
contest even il the home team is the
loser, had no fault to find.
In contrasting the play of the two
teams it can safely be said that Ben
nington held its own in every respect
except base running After reaching
LIST base the home players did not take
advantage of their opportunities or
overdid things and lost their chances.
The story Of the game would not be
complete without mention of the star
double play by Ketchum the Jefferson
ian pitcher. Running in almost to the
third base line he caught a low pop
fly from Worthington's bat and sent
the ball to first in time to catch Love
who had taken too great a lead.
The game opened like a walk away
for the visitors Out of the first half
dozen balls pitched by Lennon, the
New York state pitcher from Albany
who was in the box for Bennington,
the Jeffs picked out four safe hits and
scored twice. After the opening how
ever Lennon apparently struck his
gait and didn't allow another hit until
the sixth when a two Dagger, sacri-
fee and single gave the visitors the
winning run.
For Bennington Howell scored in the
second on single, a sacrifice and
McGuires two-bagger. in the seventh
Howell again scored on two base hit
and couple of sacrifices.
Every run made by both teams was
earned and the two errors made by the
Jeffersonians were not at all costly as
the runner in both instances did not
go beyond first base.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
ADVOCATES
OF FUSION
Washington Club Has Issued
Open Letter.
TO VERMONT DEMOCRATS
Appeal for Large Attendance al
the Caucuses and the Election
Of Fusion Delegates.

The Washington club, Bennington's
democratic organization, has issued
the following letter, copies of which
are being sent to prominent democrats
and to the newspapers:
To the Democrats of Vermont. -
AS we are about to enter into a bat
tie OF ballots in our dear "old Green
Mountain state" we deem it our duty
as citizens and democrats to stete
clearly our position.
We endorse the sentiments of the
Jefferson Democratic club OF Barre
The democrats of Vermont can at their
state convention say which man they
want as governor, Proctor or Clement.
There are no chances for a democrat
and, the election of one OF these men
is assured. Which shall il bep 1t is
all in our hands 10 decide
II We want to continue the "old ma
chine in power, nominate a straight
ticket and, Proctor will he elected and
the democrats OF Vermont will be given
the credit of lis victory and will get
nothing in return.
Ii we want 10 break the cold ma
chine and elect one or two democrats
TO state Offices and still stand for the
same principles We have always stood
for, let us in the name of democracy
fuse and get more than we ever had.
Bennington ike Barre democrats
would he the last ones to do anything
'detrime Ital to the party. We have
beard the arguments put forward by
some Of the prominent democrats fav
oring a straight ticket Such argu-
ments would make good editorials for
he Proctor papers
Led by no leader, driven by no
herdsman, the democrats of Benniug-
ton will stand with the rank and file OF
our party for the good and welfare of
Vermont. We appeal to all true dem
Ocrats OF Vermont TO attend the eau
cuses on June - and send men to the
S ate convention who will represent the
rank and file
See 90 it that they are men fayoring
fusion and the battle is ours, democ
racy will fulhll it's mission, tine machine
II 60. This may be the last oppOr-
tunity we will have, let us take advan
tage OF it. Having nothing to lose and
all to gain. we hope the Democrats Of
Vermont viii vote for fusion
Very truly yours,
Washington Club
John f. Hogan, president.
Ranpino,ton VI Iupa IL IoOG
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
DEATH OF MRS JOHN Stafford
Passed Peacefully Away at the FrlOry Satur-
day Evening.

The death of Mrs John Stafford Satur-
day evening came as shock to her
many friends, for while she had failed
much in strength since last summer,
her acute illness was short one.
Mrs Stafford was born and spent her
early years in Boston but for more
than seventy years she had lived in
New York.
Seventeen years ago she came to the
Walloomsac Inn and returned there
for part of each summer, until nine
years ago, when the Priory became her
summer home She was in her 83rd
year but all the spirit and charm of
youth were hers. Everyone loved her
who knew her and she will be greatly
missed,
The funeral services will be held at
the Priory on Wednesday afternoon at
half past three o'clock
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
heap Loafer Busy Men Haven't Time to Invent Lies
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
Baccalsursats Last Evening. Essays and Ora
tions This Afternoon.
The Baccalaureate services Tor


The Baccalaureate services for the
graduating class of the school were
held at the Second Congregational
church Sunday evening at 1870 before
large number of relatives and
friends.
The class Of 1906 led by its president
Rollin d. Jenny, and followed by the
other classes of the high school march
ed into the church and took their
places in the auditorium.
Scripture was read by Rev. Chas l..
Carhart OF Dorset ard the sermon was
delivered by Dr. Rowley of the Meth
odist church. The text was from Gal
atlans 2-lO, "And ye are complete in
Him."
This afternoon nine OF the gradua-
ting class read their essays at the
graded school hall before a good siz-
ed audience. The program was as fol
lows:
Essay A Typical Colonial Church
Anna Harwood
Grafton The Mt, Anthony Cave
Rollin Jenney
Essay The Vermont State Sea
Margaret Laughlin
Essay Napoleon
Alfred Dryer
Essay A Tale of Shore Life
Maud Bottum
Essay The Parcel Post for America
George Mathers.
Music
Essay The Polishing of the Gen
Olive Pope
Essay A Sketch of Photography
Charles Thompson
Essay Esperanc
Florence Madison
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
THAT OFFER THE MOST LIKEL!
HOOD OF OBTAINING THEN. 4"
Pertinent Queries,

By the way, will some newspaper OF
public advocate tell WHY the indie
pendent movement observes to be de-
feated?n So far NOT ONE REASON
HAS BEEN GIVEN WHY it should
be defeated and the machine retained
in power.
Voters of Vermont: viii you trust
the machine and candidate that
promise nothing or the man and the
party that stand for genuine reform?
ISSUED BY TIE CLEMENT LIT
ERARY BUREAU 1906
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
FOWLER A CANDIDATE.
Stated That His Name Will be Presented For
Auditor,

The Burlington Free Press this
morning announces that Joseph W.
Fowler of Manchester will be candi-
date for state auditor at the Republic
can state convention which meets at
Montpelier Wednesday. The present
incumbent, Horace F. Graham Of
Craftsbury, was supposed to have a
clear field for denomination.
The Banner called up Mr. Fowler on
the telephone and asked him in regard
to the matter He states that in re-
Spouse to repeated solicitations he fin
ally told his friends that they could
use his name though the nearness of
the convention apparently makes it
impossible for bis supporters to make
much Roadway.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
Start Of Organized Massacre.

LONDON, June 1S-rhe Daily Tele.
graph this morning prints telegram
received from Helsingfors. 1t is dated
yesterday and is signed by NJ. Vinaver
and four other Jewish members of the
Russian parliament The telegram
says: "The outbreak at Bialystok clear
ly was the beginning of an organized
massacre, similar to the bloody Octo-
Der days. Only energetic intervention
can prevent n terrible catastrophe.
Peril is Imminent. Appeal TO all infiu.
ences TO help US"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
FOR SALE.

The new modern up-to-date house,
No. 304 West Main Street, Bennington,
Vt. This is the PROPERTY of DR.. L. L.,
Fillmore, who il now in California,
living permanently.
Also the residence of Geo. w. Wal
worth, located on Prospect Street, in
the village of North Bennington, Vt ,
also the two tenement house of Mr.
Walworth on same street, adjoining
the first described.
JOHN NASH, Agent
Bennington. Vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
INDEPENDENT PARTY CAUCUS
Will Be Held in Library Hall Saturday Even
ing, June %.

A caucus OF the voters of the town
of Bennington will be held June %, A.
ID 1906 at p. M, at Library hall,
for the purpose of selecting % dele
gates and % alernates to the state
convention Of the Independent party
to be held at Burlington, June %, A.
d., 1906, choosing a town committee to
work with The town leader, choosing a
member of the county committee and
transacting any other business found
necessary when met.
Edward j.. Hall,
Chairman of State Com, Ind. Party.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
COUNTY COURT
Contested Divorce Case on Trial Bertha fior-
ton Discharged.

ION DlSCndISeu'
County court was occupied until ad-
iournment Saturday in the trial OF the
divorce case Woodward VS.. Wood
ward which is being bitterly contested
by the defendant, Levine Woodward
The case will come up again this af-
ternoon. The divorce case Sails VS.,
Sails was granted.
Mrs Bertha Horton who was in Gus
tody several weeks charged with lar
ceny was released from custody. Cour
will probably last most of this week,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18

Bases on balls off Lennon 3, of
Ketchum !; two base hits, Graham,
Martin, Mcclure, Howell; double play
Kelchum to Martin; Struck out by
Lennon 6, by Ketchum 7; passed ball
Walsh umpire Murray.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
Proctor Press Alarmed.

The st Adams Messenger, which is
a supporter of Fletcher d. Proctor,
served notice on the Republican party
June Sth in the following unmistakable
terms:
Each succeeding day of silence
about the planks that should be incor-
porated in the platform confirms and
strengthens the idea of some men that
MIR CLEMENTS INDEPENDENT
PARTY is THE ONLY ONE THAT
Is MAKING ANY DEFINITE PRO
POSITION FOR THE.PUBLIC BEN.
EFT. The way to encourage bolts
boilers and independents is to stub
bornly ignore the very cause and
things that create them.
sit may be all well enough to aife,
a fine scorn of Mr. Clements movement
and it deserves to be defeated. The
Messenger quite agrees with that, But
it will be A DEARLY BOUGHT VIC
TORY for the Republican organizat.
ion If Mr. Clement is defeated simply
by the mere dead weight of mass OF
men that for the most part are VOf-
ING STRAIGHT FROM FORCE OF
HABIT.
1.-THE PEOPLE ARE GETTING
! RESTLESS AND DISCONTINUED
with some phases ofexisting conditions
here in Vermont Just as they are
throughout the country generally.
That restlessness is bound to express
itself 10 activity somewhere, sometime,
before long
This RESTLESS ELEMENT is DE-
TERMINED TO HAVE A BETTER
GOVERN MENT and it is FEELING
| AROUND FOR LEADERS that will
help to bring it about.
1T will no longer consent to bC
/ HERDED UNDER THE BANNER
( OF so CALLED REPUBLICANISM
and marched out to fight somebody Is
private quarrel for him or gain for
some man the qualification of per
sonal ambition
1t demands improved laws and gov
ermental institutions and it is GOING
WITH THE MEN AND THE PARTY
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
NOTICE.

The Bennington Fire DEPARTMENT is
requested 10 meet at In oark hose
room at 1880 Tuesday evening for the
transaction of special business Per
order Of
w. p. Hogan, president,
George M. Hawks, sec.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-06-18
Any Piece Of Malicious Gossip Cases Out Of Ten You Find Comes
TURNING OF THE TIDE.
Vermont on the Edge Of Political
Revolution.
Machine Press Misleading Voters Lifelong Re-
publican Dsnouness Machine Proctor
Newspaper Demands Reiorm-Votsrs
Aroused

After the recent Republican caucuses,
in which there was no opposition what
ever to the machine candidate, the re-
suit was advertised in certain .uews-
papers as GLORIOUS VICTORY
FOR PROCTOR.
The organs OF the Ring are beittling
The Independent movement in the same
degree and have published columns Of
misrepresentation 10 the-etTort to show
that Proctor will have it all his own
way AT the polls
This is false and misleading in every
respect VERMONT is FILLED
WITH A GREAT UNREST. There
is a powerful under-current OF revolt
against the continuation OF ring rule
Forty years OF Proctor" promises
forty years more of the same influence
q ld domination.