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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07
DEATH FROM COLD SORE
MI" Nellie Moroney Died From Blood Pois.
onins Caused by Picking Skin ERUPTION.

Rutland. Nov. Miss Nellie J.
Moroney Of Cranton avenue, teacher
10 the Watkins avenue public school,
died yesterday afternoon OF malignant
blood poisoning.
About week ago Miss Moroney
had cold sore which she picked,
blood poisoning setting in and devel'
oping rapidly. She had been confined
to her home four days previous to her
death, having taught school all last
week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

Mr. Grafton. the member from Bur
lington, was an excited man yesterday
morning when he discovered hearing
was held last evening on the bill to
amend the charter of the city Of Bur-
lington and he was not present. He
claims that he did not know that a
hearing was to take place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07
MILL Girl BROKE HIP.
Miss Mary Parrish Fell While cOmios Down
Stairs At Coopsfs.

Stairs a. Coopsf's.
Miss Mary Parrish, young woman
employed at the mill Of the Cooper
manufacturing company mes-sith quite
q mishap Tuesday. She was coming
down stairs and fell breaking one hip.
She IL a sister OF John Parrish, foe
merly we'll known 10 this town. She
has no relatives living here, and her
condition Is quite unfortunate. She 1.
now ut the home OF u friend on Gage
street, but those who know her, as well
as the attending physician say that
hers is proper case for hospital.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

The joint committee on public health
will hold hearing in the coat room
at 1870 O'Clock this evening on Ii 266,
a bill introduced by Mr. Ray of Rock.
ingham regulating the sale of patent
medicines.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

The settlement of the Brattleboro
water trouble precludes a fight that was
promised on this matter in the Legisla,
ture A compromise has been made
between the towns and the owners of
the private system by which. the town
will buy at figures about $780, 900
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

1t is rumored that bill will be in
troduced today to make the railroad
commissioners appointive by the gov
ernor every two years, and that they
shall hold Office two years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

The committee on corporations will
hold public hearing this evening at
1870 o'clock in room on FL. 357. a
bill introduced by Mr. Grafton of Bur-
lington. Incorporating the Burlington
Brewing Co.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

Today is Governor Proctor's 46th
birthday and this forenoon the House
and Senate adjourned for half an hour
and paid visit to the governor. He
was presented with bouquet of 46
earn atoms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

Many telephone attorneys are in the
city for the hearing on the bill to gov
ern telephone rates, and an energetic
fight is to be made against the meas
ure In its present form.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

Fits, went back to Brattleboro yes
terday to take charge of the work 10
the office in that town. His place here
will be filed by Il. E. Eddy of Brattle-
boro.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Items OF Interest In and Around the State
Capital.
Mr. whitney who has been in the CT
ty IS secretary for Attorney General
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07
Weather

Fair tonight and Thursday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

noutpchcfi NOf o.-luc mOtt lLu
portsnt events In the .egis allure today
we're the Introduction OF an admin.
strstion measure In regard TO institut-
ing highway commission, a revenue
measure exemptiDg savings bank de-
posts from taxation, and the entire
absence Of opposition TO the bill abol-
ishing grade crossings. A measure
fromthe committee on Highways and
bridges providing for Q first oppro-
priation Of $50, 900 for improving state
highways, to be expended in the next
two years, the state highway commits.
sioner to appoint skilled supervisors
In each county at salary Of % a day,
was ordered TO third reading.
The revenue measure from the ways
and means was ably championed by
Allen M. Fletcher OF Cavendisb, who
showed that the present law exempting
e2t00 In one particular: bank had in.
creased the deposits 10 Vermont by
$40, 000, 900 and thereby provided an
additional revenue Of $50. 900. The new
bill allows $1,000 to be deposited in as
many different savings banks as de-
sired and exempted. The bill passed
without . disse lting vote.
There was absolutely no opposition
to the bill abolishing grade crossings.
The amendments merely shifted part
OF the burden from the towns onto the
state, and provided that not over one
crossing should be abolished In any
one town unless the town so agreed.
No opposition to any anti-railroad
legislation developed in the House, al,
though strong opposition is promised
in the Senate.
The bill compelling railroads to
issue redeemable rebate certificates fol-
fares paid on trains was signed today
by theIgovernor.
Mr. Kirkpatrick OF Newport intro
duced . bill that permits an employee
to recover damages from corporations
for negligence, even II he himself has
been slightly negligent.
Mr. Cady of Middlebury wants the
overseers of the poor empowered tc
inspect the books Of the express com
panies. Mr. Stafford OF Tinmoutt
wants milk and cream officially test
ed. Mr. Latham OF Milton wants the
Sand Bar bridge freed from tolls, and
MIR Tennien OF Pittsford wants deel
damage paid for.
House 442: by Mr. McCuen Of Yer
gennes, in amendment Of the acts o
1904 and providing for the method o
voting for licenses. temperance
Especial town meetings may be called
on application Of six voters, to deter
mine number and kinds OF licenses t.
be issued In towns voting license
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07

49, CHARLES Il. HUGHES. /.
ernor by more than 100000 plurality
and the election of Rotan Rep) for
district attorney of Philadelphia by
10000.
Tie returns show Republican gains
throughout the state and indicate the
election of Stuart Repl for governor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-11-07
RECOUNT WINS
BY Still HUNT
Bennington County Votes
Are Demanded.
COMMITTEE IS IN ROW.
Those Wanting a Recount Made
A Private Written Agree.
ment.
COMMITTEE IS IN ROW.

Montpelier, Nov. AFTER a warm
row in thecommitsee majority agreed
70 send for the Bennington county
ballots and SergeantatArms q. II.
Ferrin will be Instructed 10 procure
them.
The matter came 10 head before the
canvsssing committee this noon. Those
members In favor OF u recount had
quietly circulated q paper TO get ma.
iority OF the committee pledged on
their side and finally secured 80 sigma.
lures among the committee OF SO.
When oil was ready they sprung
their coup. The minority members OF
the committee were mad aud some plaIn
talk was INDUCED In but the signers OF
the written agreement stood by their
guns and voted 10 instruct Sergeant.
alarms c. II. Ferrin 10 get the bal
lots.
The work OF recounting was given 10
q sub committee composed OF Senator'S
Taylor and Phelps and Representa-.
tives Noonap, Edgertor and Kirkpat
rick.
Ii is stated that the sergeant-at-ar arms
will have TO look 10 the court OF claims
for his expenses and lift should refuse
10 pay the bill, Mr. Ferrin is wonder.
Ing where he will be ct.
II 10 also claimed that the town clerks
have no right TO send the ballots by
express and that II the ballots are call,
cd for the IL town clerks OF Benning-
ton county will be criminally liable II
they do not come 10 person and deliver
the ballots 10 the committee or It's
authorized representative.
There are Q large number OF new
bills still In the hands OF the revision
committee and these will appear 10 the
House and Senate this week. Over 30
were introduced today but most oil
them were Of little Importance.
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The morning figures indicates
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
DETECTIVES TALE
IN HARTJE TRIAL
IS DENIED TODAY
Newspaper Man Fixes
Date When He Was
Told of Letters.

PITISBURG. Pa. Aug. Twenty
minutes after the Hartie divorce trial
was resumed tAis morning. Mrs HaTtJe
closed the surrebuttal Of her case.
Further eviderce in reburtaI was then
offered bv Hartie.
A newspaper man testified that E2
Hartie had told him early il ADru th@'
they had letters showing that Mrs.
Hartje was a bad woman. This was 10
contradict the evidence Of the detec-
tives who said one letter had been
found April IS. and the remainder in
May
Alma Ross. the supposed tall blonde,
who created a sensation by her testi-
monv yesterday. was in court but was
not called.
John Z Ball. a newspaper reporter,
was first on the stand.
Did YOU have an interview with Ed
Hartje in reference to the letters in
this case?"
yes"
"Nhen?"
April L"
''Hartie told me-" the witness said.
that they had found that Mrs Hartic
was a very bad woman and that they
had letters written by Mrs, Hartjc 20
other men which showed this"
Cross examined. Bali was asked how
he fixed the date. and said by an arti-
c,e in another newspaper regarding Ma
dine.
What took you to Hartjes office?"
II went TO get something about the
H0Oc incident -
Had YOU been attending the court
proceedings in the case?"
NO. our court reporter was attend
ing 10 that"
what did you know about the Hooe
statements"
Il understood that two statements
had been filed I went to find out about
Continued On Fourth PageD
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
GRAFT DISCLOSED
IN ARMY ACCOUNTS
IN THE PHILIPPINES

MANILA. Aug. 2.-Colonel Wood, In
spector general, who IS making an In
vestigation into the accounts OF the
army construction department, has dis
covered indications OF graft extending
over d period of four years.
Four army quarteTmasters have been
ordered 10 Manila from the United
States 10 testify. and Clerks McChesney
and Quirk are under orders 10 proceed
TO the Philippines 10 tell what they
know Of irregularities in accounts.
Capts. c. A. Nugent F W Cole. A. v.
Kimbau, and Frienenoph have been Or
dered here. They were quartermasters
in charge Of the construction depart
ment during the years in which Il is
alleged thousands Of dollars were mis-
handled.
The chages are for falsifcations Of
vouchers and padding payrolls, bat no
one yet Is specifically accused
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
WaShingtOn'S Trade In
jured by Slow Move
ment of Shipments.
RATES SEEM FAVORABLE
Jobbers and Shippers AS
Sociation Moving to Secure
Prompt Freight Service.

The board of directors of this
bank, representing large indus
tries and commercial business,
heartily indOrses the movement
for a Greater Washington. The
Commercial National Bank, haY-
ing been organized to meet the
requirements of commercial
Washington, is prepared TO ex-
tend its field of usefulness TO any
legitimate enterprise which may
locate here.
F. c. Stevens, president of the
Commercial National Bank, TO
c. ]. Bell, president of the job
bers and Shippers AssOcia-
tiOn.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
RICH PARIS BEAU
CUTS COREY OUT?
Mabelle Gilman Said to Have Trans
ferred Her Affections 70 a De-
voted French AdEiTer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, 2-aIabelle
Gilman, the actress and former San
Francisco girl, is credited with having
IN Paris a devoted, young. ana rich ad-
miTer, who has succeeded In sidetrack-
lnE Steel 'Eust President William Ellis
CO:eN- ia h-~ affections.
As the s.ory comes from the French
capital this wealthy admiTer has been
cNJTav8eaut in spending his money on
The actress and has become so infatu-
Gted with her that he insists upon max
ing her his wife
His relatives are reported as being
bitterly opposed 20 the match and hone
f-0f'v 90 break 10. They are spending "A
good deal Of money trying 70 get
n-r lie iH This country. and
detectives are now at work on the case
1ut i.er-. an spite OF their efforts at
secrecy. the matter has become gener-
ally known
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
ARCHIE ROOSEVELT
LOVES LIFE ON SEA
Voyage From Oyster Bay to Newport
in "The Spray" Makes Him
Enthusiastic.

OYSTER BAY. Aus. 2.-Young Archie
Roosevelt has Just returned from q
voyage 10 Newport. R. J., a very enthu-
siastic seaman.
He ms de the cruise with Captain slo-
cum i'm the latter famous little boat
The Spray, in which he made a trip
acrcss the Atlantir not long ago,
The journey 10 Newport and return
consumed only one day aud Archie, as
a result Of the splendid time he enjoyed
has just about defidod TO adopt the sea
for life.
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MUTINY BEGINS
AT CRONSTADT::
CAR RINDANGER
Fierce Fighting at the Fortress Whose Big
Guns Command the Royal Palace
Nicholas Ready to Flee.
TAKE PART IN BATTLE;
OUTBREAK AT WARSAW IMMINENT

ST PETERSBURG "A muny has occurred at Cronstadt
There fighting the casualties known to have
bered
Admiral Beklemzef is among the wounded
-Four unous varshps arrived and taking in the
fighting.
is this city.
The danger should the muneers control Of
the guns Of fortress.
The imperial Yacht lying, up pier
below the Cars palace Peterho and the
statement prepared take fight his yacht
a a moments notice.
The palace at Peterhof big the
Cronst fortress.
MUTINEERS FINALLY DISLODGED.
The first trouble during Muinous
soldiers sapp troops
muneers The latter resisted stub
borny and the fighting fierce Ultimately however,
the 1ner were disIodged their position The majority Of the
uneers surrender but number able to board
a steamer nd made their escape
The widest reports occurred
ever Lat as there lacking
Of the
that there today disorders and that the
trouble there's S
A
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
NEARLY EMBALMED HIMSELF
DRINKING FORMALDEHYDE

WILLIAAISPORT. Pa. Aug. ALLEN
p. Perley. president Of the West Eranch
National Bank. and one OF the most
prominent lumbermen OF the city, drank
a swallow OF diluted fo-maldehyde. or
enbalming fluid. from. a bottle which
he supposed contained lithia water.
The hospital IS but two squares away,
and a doctor was hurried 20 the Perley
home IN an automobile Mr.. Perley was
in critical condition for half an hours
but finally completely recovered.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
Ambassador Meyer
Reports Revolt Ended
At Russian Capital

An-bassadoI AieS er. at ST Petersburg.
today cabled the State Department that
the revolt Of soldiers IN that city has
quiet.
He declares that the report Of mutiny
on beard the Russian warshirs is denied.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02

The governor ECacval Of Warsaw has
reguested The government 70 establish
state CT siege there, and threatens 10 re-
sign if his request Is not carried OK
Newspapers Of liberal tendency this
are printing infammatory mat
ter. concerning The assassination OF NJ.
Ierzeustein. The member OF me dis
solved d0uua one paper. the RetcA,
has been suppressed because Il accused
the government Of being directly respoa-
s.ble for TIE killing.
Liberals Plan Demonstration
The Liberals are planning imposing
demonstrations both here and At Mos
COW for tho funeral II IS feared tn-t
these demonstrations may result IN fight
ing and ol7odshed, and the GOV Nernment
is taking precautions 80 curb the popular
svrpathv for the murdered man
Friends OF II HcrZerstein have asked
permission TO carry the body IN state
through St Petersburg. This request
has not been granted.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
DOUBLE CLAIM is MADE
TO LINCOLN PARTY NAME

HARRISBURG. Pa. Aug. 2-The cleo
tors Of both the legislative districts Of
Cambria county today filed papers claim
ing the exclusive right 10 use the name
Lincoln party as a political appella-
ton in the nomination of candidates fo~
state offices 10 be voted for at the nexI
November election.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
st. Petersurg Reports
Sveaborg Mutiny Over

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. ALI the
mutineers at Sveaborg fortress, Helsing-
fors, have surrendered. according 10
news which has reached here.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02

ban resort and was returning TO the city
with Miss Eleanora 3. Wise. nineteen
years old. OF this city. wnen at North
and Mt. Royal avenues, a car hit
their vehicle, ard crushed IL against an
iron pole. Winchester was instantly
killed Miss Wise while seriously IL
JUred, may recover The mOtorunsn Of
the car was arrested.
Winchester was married and his VIE
Is at presen- with her sa,ier. Daniel
Platt. New Rochelle, y Y.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
So to the Seashore and Return

Via Pennsylvania Railroad every Friday
and Saturday until September s. Inclu-
sive. Atlantic City. Cape, May, Wild
wood. or ocean CITY Tickets good on
all trains and to return until the fol-
lowing Tuesday Atlantic City Special
leaves 1:10 D. m week days.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
Trolley Car Crushed
Life out OF Society Man.;
Girl Companion Injured
Banker Winchester, of Baltimore, Instantly
Killed This Morning in Street Car Acct
dent That Smashed His Buggy.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 2-Lycurgis Vim
chester. twenty-seven. d leader in local
society and well known in New York. 4
member of the firm OF Winchester Bros,
prominent bankers. was killed and wo-
man who accompanied him seriously in
Jured by an electric car early this morn
ing
Winchester. together with several Of
dcials OF the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
Told News Of Murder
Before it Occurred

LONDON. Aug. "A 81. Petersburg
dispatch saws that q Moscow reaction
ary newspaper yesterday morning PUB
lished the news Of the assassination OF
NJ Herzenstein more than twelve hours
before the murder actually occurred.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02

and return. Every Friday and Saturday
until September S. inclusive, via Penn
sylvania Railroad. Tickets good 70 re
turn until the following Tuesday. Same
rate 70 Wildwood or Ocean City. Through
train TO Atlantic City leaves Ito p. N
week days-AdY.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
sveaborg Fight Kept Up;
Rebels Hold Fortress
Against Loyal Troops

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug I'm
latest news received here from Helsing-
fors saws that the mutineers have gained
control of the whole OF the Sveaborg
fortress except the Islands Of Sandman
and Harakka. which are comprised in
the seven islands within the fortihca-
lions.
The explosion OF a magazine on
UgusheImen Island killed forty Of the
mutlneers. The loyal troo-'s have lost
heavily during the fighting.
HELSINGFORS, Aug, 80 a NJ
The situation here today IS grave in the
extreme. Notwithstanding nacifc reports
10 the contrary sent out last night from
IoyaI sources. Revolutionary sympath-
izers insist that the night for land and
liberty has only just begun.
The report that the mutireers had sur
rendered is unconfirmed at this hour.
Two Thousand infantrymen who made
an attack on the stronghold Of the rebels
from the land side. under Commander
Toget. have been repelled bv the FIRE OF
the mutineers within The fort.
The statement is being made that
there is a lack Of provisions and ammu-
milton among the mutineers. but this re-
port emanates entirely from loyal
sources.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
$40 Niagara Falls Excursions,

Penn syIvania Railroad popular ten-day
outings, July %. August 10. p. September
Z, q. and October y. Special train OF
parior cars. dining car and coaches leaves
Washington 1855 a. m. Further particu-
lars OF ticket agents.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02

What is the cause Of the delays in
shipments from Washington 10
points south Of Alexandria?
To the solution of this problem,
involving admittedly the most gen
eral ground o. complaint in the
freight situation here, the freight
committee of the Jobbers and Ship
pers' Association has determined 10
direct all of its energies in the in
ception of its work. This decision
was reached at the first meeting Of
the committee, held yesterday after
noon at the offices of the American
Security and Trust Company.
Enthusiastic Meeting.
Monroe Luchs, acting chairman Of
the committee. presided, and every
committeeman now in the city at
tended. There was an enthusiastic
and harmonious discussion Of the
general movement, especially from
the standpoint of freight facilities.
The discussion showed that delayed
shipments IS the one subject Of COM
plant upon which all shippers are
agreed. While .st>s. in some few cases,
are unfavora0le. IL was generally felt
they interpose 10 obstacle 70 the unlimit-
ed expansion OF Washingtons iobbing
trade Unnecessary delays, on the other
hand, are exceedingly hUrtful 70 tie city
Charles ". seranes, Edward H.
Droop, and Lee / HeTrell were ap-
pointed 4 subcommittee, charged with
the duty o. investigating and fixing the
responsibility Of these delays. Every
railroad concerned has denied its respoa-
siHilitv for the situation and the commit
tee will endea"or 20 learn just where the
blame really lies.
Something Radically Wrong.
Then the effort 10 correct unfavorable
conditions will be pursued steadily. That
something is radically wrong. there can
be no question 1t Is believed il VIII be
corrected.
The question Of rates was left for fur
ther consideration. Mr.. Luchs was en-
powered to have G comparison instituted
among the rates from New York, Phil
adclphia. Baltimore and Washington to
points in Virginia and West Virginia
This should develop any Determinations
or other unfayorable conditions that now
exist. With this information in hand
the committee viii be in better shape TO
present its case 10 the railroads.
The freight committee has decided the
best way 10 accomplish results Is 10 do
one thing at a tme-and DO that we'll
This complaint as TO DELAYS being the
most general and vehement, that situa-
uOn is 10 receive first attention. The
others VIII cCme in time.
virginians Will Cooperate.
The Board OF Trade OF Alexandria
county met yesterday at Rosslyn, Va.
and decided TO cooperate with the
Washington association in bringing
manufactures to this section. Rosslyn
offers many attractive and advanta-
geous sites for heavy manufactures. Of
a kind that would not be welcomed. per
haps, in some parts OF the city A com
mittee Of fifteen viii be named to de-
wise a plan TO bring the advantages of
Rosslyn before intending investors
The publicity committee OF the asso-
Continued On Fourth Page)
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RAIN AND STORM
GIVE MILITIAMEN
IDLE FORENOON
Browns and Blues Are
Prepared For Opera
tons Later in Day.

CAMP ROOSEVELT, Mt Gretua, Pa.
Aug. 2-Flashes Of lightning claps Of
thunder. torrents OF rain. and a fierce
northw est wind greeted the District mI-
Htiamen when they pOked their ncs S
out OF their tents this morning.
Despite the inclemency Of the p Gather.
the citizen soldiers donned their togs,
ate a hurried breakfast, ana prepared
themselves for a long march and sew
eral hours OUTPOST and scouting work
on the field near COlebrook. General
Grant ordered recall sounded and the
exercises for this morning were called
on.
The guardsmen may get the practice
In outpost work on Saturday. General
Grant stated at noon that he thought
Il would be expecting too much II the
militiamen TO go out on the wet field
in a driving rain 10 get practice N
something which they VIII get in the
maueuver