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Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
CANADIAN TO CONDUCT AN Ex-
PEDITIoN TO ARCTIC REGIONS.
Capt. Joseph Elzear Bernier, Expe-
rienced Navigator of Northern
Waters Preparing for Peril
Gus Voyage.

What fascination the elucive north
pole has for certain individuals of adj
v%enturous and scientific turn of mind.
Never before has the world seen SO
many expeditions under way and being
planned as there are to-day. Past
failure, attended as it has been by
death in so many cases. has seemed
only to whet the des..e Of others to
try for the coveted spot. In spite of
Andres Inflated attempt to reach the
pole by balloon, Wellman is making
his last preparations for flight toward
the unexplored regions to the north.
Peary is lost somewhere in the frozen
depths Of the arctic circle and his
friends are anxiously awaiting some
word which will assure them that the
intrepid explorer is still alive.
But Notwithstanding the tragic his
tory of arctic explorations past and
present, there are still others ready to
try. The latest expedition organized
is that under Capt. Joseph Elzear Ber-
nier, a Canadian, who will take the
Canadian government steamer Arctic
around the Horn and fit her for a voy-
age to the north pole via Behring
straits.
The captain was born in Quebec in
1852, vas educated at the Christian
Brothers college in that city and has
led q stirring, adventurous life on the
ocean ever since. having commanded
over 60 ships and steamers in all parts
of the world. He is an authority on
the navigation of the coasts of Green
land, Labrador, Hudson Bay and the
bleak and barren coasts of Newfound-
land. He has never lost a vessel in
his long career on the ocean, although
he became a shipmaster when only II
years Of age.
Capt. Bernier comes from the famous
La Sale family, the early explorers
who penetrated into the heart of this
northern continent, and to-day is vice
president of the Arctic club of New
York city, which heartily indorses his
proposed plans Of reaching the frigid
goal.
OF his plans, Capt. Bernier says:
AZ have been a careful student of the
western ice movement as reported by
competent observers, especially among
the whalemen, and now that the Mel
ville-Bryant buoys have drifted out, as
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
CANADIAN WILL SEEK POLE.

I predicted they would two years ago,
we must be convinced that there must
be a certain passage between Capt.
Keegan island, off Point Barrow, and
an unknown island in rs degrees north
latitude and 17S degrees west longi-
tude, as reported in 1864.
The Jeunnette's crew saw birds go
ing in that direction in the spring of
1880, and clouds over it bearing north
east about 10 miles distant. 1t is my
intention to put the ship in the ice
from 1874 to 1863 degrees west longitude,
and as far north as possible, working
in with the lead, going on a north
west course, and the ship will get into
deep water, and in this way be sure to
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

Laundry work at home would be
much nor satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and ineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De-
hance Starch, as 1t al be applied
much more thlnly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
Plan to Join
Tw0 Great Lakes

highest point a cut to a depth Of 220
feet would be necessary, and this
through solid rock. However, ar.
O'Mara declares that the promoters
have confidence in being able to float
the proposition and carry the project
to a successful issue.
The bill introduced in congress pro-
vided that Thomas Dolan, Jr., F. B.
Sprague, L. E. O'Mara, John H. Mauri-
titus, G. w. Dolan, Edward Sprague and
Lincoln H. Titus be granted the right
of way through the waters of the Unit
ed States to enable the construction
and operation Of a ship canal connect
fng Lakes Michigan and Superior via
Whiteish river, Mud lake and Au
Train river and lake, in the state of
Michigan, with power and authority to
construct and maintain all necessary
harbors, locks, dams, channels, bikes
and piers without expense to the Unit
ed States.
The bill provides that the secretary
of var shall first approve the plans for
such canal or channel and that the
privilege shall in no way interfere with
the usual navigation along the pro-
posed waters. The bills also provides
that in the transportation of military
or naval stores, trops or munitions of
wal of the United States no toll shall
be charged. and in addition no tolls
shall be charged logs or RATS or craft
now able to use the waters.
In the event the bill is passed con-
struction shall be undertaken within
two years and the canal completed
within six years.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

s%trictest of rules prevails as to visit
alton, and about all that the outsider
ever see is a distant glimpse of the
buildings from the deck of the
steamer as he sails by.
There are 1875 men employed in the
various departments of the plant,
which comprises six spacious brick
and stone powder magazines, 200 by
80 feet in size, four shell houses, two
general storehouses and four powder
filling buildings.
Tae interior OF one of the pc Sder
filling houses on the island presents
a novel and animated sight. The
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

me. The passages of the kidney
secretions were irregular and painful,
and there was considerable sediment
and odor. l don't know what 1 would
have done but for Doan's Kidney Pills.
I could see an improvement from the
FIRST box, and five boxes brought a
1nal cure"
9 Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
HOW IT rs PUT IN SHELLS FOR
NAVAL PRACTICE.
Some Interesting Inside Information
About the Work Carried On at
the Great Naval Magazine
at Iona Island.

The loading of shells with smoke
less powder for use upon the many
ships of the United States navy is an
industry Of large proportions, but one
about which the public seldom hears
and about which it knows practically
nothing. And yet one of the most
important of the government plants is
the great naval magazine at Iona
island, located about 40 miles from
New York city, on the Hudson. The
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

London.-Japanese foreign trade for
the first six months OF 1906. accord
ing to the correspondent at Toxic OF
the Times. shows an increase Of S1O,-
GOO, 900 in exports and a decrease OF
$50, 900 900 in imports as compared
with the same period Of 1905.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

When Herbert Spencer was a boy
his father sent him away from home
to school,. The youngster became
homesick and with two shillings in
his pocket made his way home. over
l2O miles, in three days, walking most
Of the way. He did 4S miles the first
day and AZ ON the second. On the
third day a friendly coach driver took
him most Of the way for nothing.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
POINTED

He who thinks no evil can do no
wrong.
A business man should neither doze
nor bulldoze.
A woman's vanity begins with her
hat and ends with her shoes.
The stubs in check books cover a
multitude of disappointments.
1t is so easy to find fault with the
good things possessed by others.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

with kidney dis
ease that for a
long time l could
not do my work
and was five
weeks in bed.
There was con-
tinual bearing
down pain, ter
rible b~ackaches,
headaches and at
times dizzy spells
when everything
was a blur before
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
Summer Resort Confidence.

Mrs. Knicker-I'm afraid my hus-
band must be having a good time; he
didn't send me any check.
Mrs. Bocker-I'm afraid mine must
be having a better time; he tent one
without being asked.-N. Y. Sun.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
Her Word of Honor.

Don't you love me?"
Yes. dear, but I'm already en-.
gagged
Break your engagement"
"Oh, George! That wouldn't be
honorable. An engagement is a sacres
thing, not lightly to be entered into or
broken of. Besides"
"Well?'
We'll, I'm engaged to two men, and
that makes It even worse."-Cleyeland
Leader
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

It is better to decide a difference
between enemies than friends, for one
Of our friends will certainly become
an enemy, and one Of our enemies a
friend.-Bias.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

The new regulation in the British
army that mo relaxation OF the eye
Sight test can ever be allowed" is re-
garded as marking the disappearance
Of the eyeglass among the officers.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

Mother-"Johnny, why are you hop
ping around on n foot?" Johnny
nWe're playing horse, and I'm the m
papa bet on"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

The greatest cause Of worry on
ironing day can be removed by using
Defiance Starch, which will not stick
to the iron. Sold everywhere, 16 OF.
for loo.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

Unless parents set a good example
to their children they will furnish a
plain reason to be used by them
against Observation-Disclosures.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

Last time he went fishing no prom
ised us a mess Of fish, but we didn't
get it."
May be he didn't have the price"
Houston Post.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
TO c
Five Weeks in Bed with Intensely
Painful Kidney Trouble.

Mrs. Mary Wagner, of 1867 Kossuth
Ave, Bridgeport, Conn, says: 81 was
80 weakened and generally run down
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16

"The best hearts are ever the brav-
est" said Sterne.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
exceptionally Low
Rates to Brighter
Possibilities

The Southwest is the land of possibilities.
The opportunities for men of average
means are brighter here than elsewhere
you can get more for your labor or your
investment. The opportune time is now
while the land is cheap. The country is
settling up. If you purchase land now you
will soon see grow up around you a com
munity of prosperous energetic men who
like yourself have seen the brighter posi-
bilities of the Southwest, and have taken
advantage of them.
Along the line Of the Missouri. Kansas & Texas
Ry in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, and Texas are
vast areas OF unimproyed land land not now
same thing, in a different way, is true OF the towns.
Few lines of business are adequately represented.
There are openings of all sorts for you. If you're
in any way Interested in the Southwest, I'd like to
send you a COPY Of my free paper, The Coming
Country"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
PROJECT TO CONNECT BODIES OF
MICHIGAN AND SUPERIOR.

Bill Authorizing Waterway Intro
dueed in Recent Congressional Es-
timated at $40, ooo, ooo-would
Take Six Years to Build.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1906-08-16
August 9TH and 21st

you can make a trip Southwest exceptionally
cheap. Round trip tickets, good thirty-3o-days,
will be sold by all lines in connection with the
M. X. & I. Ry at not more than one fare plus
$500; in many cases-from Chicago to San An
tonic, e. g., the rate is s25.oo, from St Paul, $3.50,
from St. Louis and Kansas City, s2o.oo-the rates
are considerably lower. The tickets permit Of
stop-overs in both directions, via NJ, H.. & I. Ry.
II your nearest railroad agent cannot give you
the rates, write me for particulars.
w. S. ST. GEORGE
General Passenger Agent, M. X. & T. Ry
Wainwright Building St. Louis, Mo.
c A. McNUrT, Blossom House, Kansas City. Mo
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
JUDGE wHEELeR's FUNERAL
Distinguished Person, Attend Last Rites .
Bfaitls boFo.

Brattleboro, Nov. 22.-The funeral
OF Judge Hoyt II. Wheeler was held 10
the Congregational church today and
was largely attended. Revs II. II.
Miles, the pastor, and l. NJ. Keneston
OF West Bratlleboro ofiieiated aud the
burial was In Mornlngslde cemetery.
All business places we're closed during
the funeral.
In addition TO tho relatives and
ownspeople there we're present all OF
the wIndham county members OF the
bar and a committee appointed by ine
Vermont Bar association, consisting
OF Alexander Dunnett OF StJohnsbury,
Col A. A. Hall OF 81 Adams, 4. A.
Cook OF Newport, Gilbert A. Davis OF
Windsor and George II. Thompson OF
Bellows Falls. Besides these there
were present Judge Loyeland Munson
OF Manchester OF the Vermont supreme
court, Judge +. NJ. Butler OF Rutland,
United States Marshal Horace w.
Bailey OF Newbury, Deputy Marshal
+. II. Chapman OF Rutland and ex-
Marshal Fred A. Field OF Rutland.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
Transparent Agreeable That They Make Sick Their Sacht
LEAD THE OPPOSITION
Representative Brown Of Pownsl Opposed
Life lmptIioAmsnl.

Life imprisonment.
The Montpelier Journal In the re.
port Of the debate In the legislature on
the question OF substituting life impris-
onmenl for hanging, had the following
To say 10 It's Issue Of the 18th concern
Ing Representative Fred Brown OF
pownal;
THE surprise Of the debate on capt.
tai punishment was the clean.cut, bril-.
liant address boy Fred Brown OF Pow.
nal. No one had expected eloquent
heights or logical depths from the
plain lumberman OF the Pownsl valley
but he fairly startled the huge audi.
enee with his array OF facts and argu.
menls, presented In we'll chosen words
and convincing styles. Il was easily
the best speech OF the opposition.
In another place In the paper the
speech Is again referred 10 as follows:
"Mr Brown OF Posnal made an OK
ceptionally strong and logical speech.
embodyIng the general Idea OF protect.
ing society and melting out to certain
bloody murderers, whose cases he men.
toned, the extreme penalty due their
crimes. lie thought that marderers
ought TO be extermlnated aud cited
many SEES, where the deliberate efforts
OF the murderers TO prevent detection
showed that they considered the pen.
alty.n
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
FORESTERS' ANNIVERSARY
Appropriately Celebrated q, the Courts Hall
Last Night.

The eighth anniversary oithe orsanl
cation OF Bennington Court Forcsters
OF America was celebrated with an en-.
,ertaInment 10 the bar quet room OF the
cour, last evening as In former
years.
The court which was organized with
30 members how numbers 10 In good
standing and Is the fourth largest 10
the state. Since Its organization the
court has lost three members by death.
II has furnished 70 the grand court
OF Vermont one Grand Chief Ranger,
r. }. Graham and one Grand Chief
Auditor, John a. Ryan.
About 200 we're In attendance last
evening, including wives aud sweet
hearts Of the members. Most OF the
evening was spent In dancing and in
the intermlssion lunch suitable for .
dinner was served.
No invitations we're extendedto any
save members OF the order. The fes
tiyiiies we're kept up until the early
morning hours, the committee having
charge OF the same being Frank Tai
ham, John Mccormick and Daniel
Mccormick. New members are being
received into the court at almost ev-
cry meeting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
LEGISLATURE
HAS SHIRKED
Made No Decision in States
Attorney Contest.
OFFICE SOON VACANT
Majority Reported That II Would
Not Decide Until Votes We're
Counted.

Mon tpeller, Nov. ". The leglsla.
tune has shirked the responsibility OF
deciding the states attorney contest
In Bennington county. Through the
stubbornness OF the canvassing com.
mIttee, backed by the members and
senator's who attended the joint assem-
bly, this afternoon the Office becomes
vacant December ], and. an appoint
ment will have 20 be made by the as.
sistant judges OF the county court.
When the matter OF the Bennington
county states attorneyship was reach
ed In the joint assembly this after
noon q majority report was presented
from the canvassing committee stating
that the committee would make no dec.
laratlon OF election until It could have
an opportunity to count the votes cast
for this Office at the September elec.
tion.
A minority report was presented
stating that VIM j. Meagher had re
ceived 2l26 votes and VIM II. Daley
2llO votes and declaring w. J. Meagh.
er elected.
The minority report was signed by
% OF the 60 members OF the committee.
Representative John II. Senter OF
Montpelier moved the adoption OF the
minority report The chairman, Lieut.
Gov. Prouty ruled that Mr. Senter's
motion was out OF order aud Mr. Sen
ter appealed to the joint assembly. The
chair was sustained by vote OF S. to
a. Mr. Senter then raised the ques.
ton OF quorum but count showed
i46 members present, large enough
number to transact business. This
action ends the matter so far as the
legislature is concerned for the Office
becomes vacant during the recess.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
THE NEW JUDGES
Election Took Place At Montpelier This
Morning

Morning
Montpelier, Nov. 23-The judges for
tho supreme aud superior courts were
elected in joint assembly this mo rning.
In the case OF the supreme court judges
there we're no contests and the cleo.
tions resulted as follows:
John w. Rowel OF Randolph, chief
justice.
James NJ. Tyler OF Brattle5oro.
Loveland Munson OF Manchester.
John II. Watson OF Montpelier.
The superior court judges who will
hold Office for two years are:
Seneca Haselton of Burlington.
George M. Powers Of Morrisville.
w. w. Miles of Barton.
E. l.. Waterman Of Brattleboro.
A. A. Hall OF st Adams.
w. FL. Taylor OF Hardwick.
Messrs Waterman, Hall and Taylor
are the new judges elected to fill out
the required number under the new
system insugurated by the present leg
islature. The other members OF both
courts we're taken from among the
members Of the original supreme
court.
There were no contests In the cleo
tions OF JUICES Waterman and Hall
but for the third position on the super
ior court bench there were four candi-
dates: w. II. Taylor OF Hardwick, q.
S. Stanton Of Roxhury, w. w. Stick
ney OF Ludlow and John Fl. Senter of
Montpelier. Four ballots were neces
sary for the choice which fell upon Mr.
Taylor.
The senate yesterday passed the new
highway commission bill, introduced
by Mr. Carr of st Johnsbury, which
had previously passed the house. An
attempt to amend the bill by reducing
the salary OF the state commissioner
from 81 800 to 81, 500 was defeated by a
vote OF 10 to II. The state commission.
or is empowered to appoint county
supervisors at SO day. All money
voted is to be expended for improving
the main thoroughfare and most i'm
portant roads the purpose being as
far as possible to secure trunk lines
of improved highways connecting the
various towns. The town road CON-
missioners are directed to meet the
state commissioner at least once a
year to discuss methods. Any village
which is to expend more than 81 ,OOC
a year may have upon application to
the state commissioner the advice oil
competent road engineer free of
charge in making plans for work
When any town votes to raise sum
for highway improvement in excess oil
the amount required by law, the state
will appropriate an equal amount up
to 5000. The bill carries an appro.
priation of $4,000 This bill is one oil
the important administration mea-
sures.
The senate also passed bill in
PRODUCED by Senator Redfield OF Rut-
land abolishing the boards of direc-
tors for the state prison, house OF cor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR
State Gsolosist and Members Of Several
Boards Named.

Montpelier, Nov 23.-TAe Senate
yesterday confirmed the following ap
pointments by Governor Proctor:
George II Perkins OF Burlington to
be state geologist.
Rollin VI. Pelton OF Richford on the
board of supervisors OF the insane for
six years from December |.
Frank G.. Kidder of Woodstock on
the state board of health for six years
from December ].
Henry l.. Clark Of Castleton, G.. Fl.
Stearns OF Johnson, and Albert Edison
OF Randolph, normal school commits.
soners, for two years from December
|.
1t is probable that Judge John w.
RowelI, James NJ. Tyler, Loveland
Munson, and John Fl. Watson will 60
TO the supreme bench, leaving Judge
Seneca Haselton, George M. Powers
and W. w. Miles for the superior
court
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
40TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs NJ, W. Stewart Entertained at Odd
Fellows Hall.

An enjoyable event took place in the
Odd Fellows hall last evening 1t being
a reception rendered by members Of
the order to Mr. and Mrs M. w. Stew
art, the occasion being the 40th ami
versary of their$marriage. 1t WIS
strictly informal but m any members
of the order were present. Mr. and
Mrs Stewart received many congratu.
latons and wishes OF many happy re-
turns.
The entertainment program consist
ed of short speeches, musical selec-
tions including piano solos by some OF
the ladies and trombone solo by
Frank Hurley. Refreshments were
served and there was short period of
dancing. A purse from the Odd Eel
lows to Mr. Stewart and one from the
Daughters OF Rebekah to Mrs Stewart
we're the remembrances.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
MlLEAGES IN PAWN SHOP.
The Robbery at Bradford Station More I'm
portant Than Supposed.

Bradford, Noy pa part of the
mileages stolen from the Boston &
Maine railroad station here last Sun.
day night have been found In pawn
shop at Lynn, Mass, by George W.
Kimball, travelling auditor, and W FL.
Burns. special agent for the Boston
& Maine. While no arrests have been
made, it is expected that suspected
persons will be apprehended soon.
A more careful examination at the
station by Carl Reufrew, the loca,
agent, showed that the losses were
more extensive than at first supposed,
money and tickets valued at $l42 50
having been taken.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
FAIRFIELD MYSTERY
Bsrrsl Of Cider Transformed into Empty Lard
Barrel.

Fairfield, Nov. 22.-The authorities
here have under investigation an un'
usual case OF theft aud every effort Is
being made 10 determine the culprlt
who stole barrel Of cider from Peter
Finnegan. Mr. Finnegan had been TO
st Rocks and obtained two As gallon
barrels OF cider at the mill there. Re-
turning he hitched his team in front OF
the "brick store" and left Il for short
time.
In his absence someone replaced one
OF the barrels OF cider by an empty
lard barrel, carefully covering the bar
rels up again as Mr. Flnnegan had left
them. The owner returned, mounted
his wagon and drove 10 James Finne.
gan's to deposit one OF the barrels OF
cider. his dismay may be imagined
when he lifted the blankets and discov
cred the empty lard barrel.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-23
ABOVE THE LAW.
An Instance Where Merit Is Its Own
Reward.

An Instance Where Merit Is Its Own
Reward.
At this time, when the government
is preparing to enforce the law against
the use of alcohol and injurious drugs
in medicines, we take pleasure In call
ing attention to the remarkable stand
ing OF Father Johns Medicine, which
the law does not touch, being above
the law, con tanning as 1t does only
pure food elements.
The history OF Father Johns Medi-
cine, its impressive Endorsements, its
wonderful history during fifty years,
gives the people confidence in it
which ia supported by the benefits en-
ioyed by all who take this remedy, as
Father Johns Medicine certainly does
what is claimed for it.