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bronchial, throat and lung affections,
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In all cases where there is wasting
away of flesh, loss OF appetite. with
weak stomach, as in The early stages OF
consumption, there can be no doubt that
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-28
FRENCH FLEET AT NEW YORK.
Atlantic Division Welcomes Admiral
Cnmpion aud His Squadron.


Campion aud His squadron.
NEW YORK. April 2S.-The cruisers
West Virginia, Pennsylvania Colorado
and Maryland composing the armored
cruiser division Of the Atlantic fleet.
under command of Rear Admiral Will
lard II. Brownson. steamed up into the
North river last night and anchored to
await the arrival this morning OF the
French squadron of armored cruisers
under Admiral Campion. The French
vessels. which are the flagship Mar
seilaise. the Aube and Conda. arrived
in New York at noon and proceeded to
anchor between Twenty-third and FIT
teenth streets The cruisers came di-
rect from Annapolis. where they par
ticipated IN the John Paul Jones cere-
monies.
Four days is the limit set for the
visit Of the French warships They are
among the most powerful ships of their
class afloat. During their brief stay
in New York the Frenchmen will be
the recipients of many courtesles on
the part Of the American officers and
the citizens of New York.
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OPERATORS Will NOT ACCEPT.
New Proposition of Miners To he
FlatIy Turned Down.

Ncw Proposition of Miners to he
FIatly Turned Down.
NEW YORK. April 2S The anthracite
coal operators will fatty turn down the
latest proposition from President John
Mitchelrs scale committee TO increase
the cost Of coal to the operators 10
cents a ton.
This was stated by one of the largest
interests In the anthracite field. The
hcnd of the miners union VIII then be
referred by the operators to their pre-
yiou> proposal to arbtrate the general
question as to whether present condi-
lions Justify an increase OF decrease in
wages.
The situation from the viewpoint of
the operators was reviewed by one OF
their number who made this statement
on the proposal Of President Mitchell:
Mr. AIithelrs proposition FOR an inn
crease in wages equal TO 10 cents per
ton on all anthracite coal produced
looks Innocent enough until ii Is ANA
lived, but it It was accepted by the op.
orators il would force them either to
raise The price Of coal of domestic sizes
about 20 cents per ton TO the consumer
or would cause them TO suffer loss OF
about one-half the present profits of
the industry
"The operators are therefore unalter-
ably opposed to a settlement on any
such basis"
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Low Rates

On February Is, and daily until
April Z, tickets will be on sale via
the Chicago, Milwaukee q ST Paul
railway to principal points in Califor.
via, Oregon and Washington, from
Bennington at rates of S49.9 30 accord
ing to railroads used to Chicago.
Tickets will permito of liberal stopovers
at various western points and are good
IN all tourist cars. Corresponding
REDUCTIONS are made to great number
of other points in Western States and
tickets can be purchased from your
nearest railroad stationto destination.
Through train service from Chicago to
principal points in the west assist per-
sons in travelling to make the trip
without change of cars Tourist cars
d ally.
For further information apply to,
George l. Williams,
New England Passenger Agt.
365 Wa shington st.
Boston, Mass
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Clear your mind of every gloomy
selfish angry or reyengeful thought
Allow no resentment or grudge to.
ward man or fate to stay in yourhearl
over night, Wake in the morning
with a blessing for every thing on
your lips and in your soul "Say to
yourself; Health, luck, usefulness,
success are mine. cloim them.
Keep thinking that thought, no matter
what happens, just as you would pul
one foot before another.i if you had a
mountain to climb. Keep on, keep on
and suddenly you will find you are or
the heights, luck beside you.
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A Tnon.nnd poIlnrs worth Of Gooa

i have been afflicted with kidney
andbladder trouble for years, passing
gravel or stones with excruciatng
pain" says A II Thurnes, a wei
known coal operator of Buffalo, O. 81
got no relief from medicine until be-
gan taking Foley's Kidney Cure, then
the result was surprising. A few doses
started the brick dust like substance
and now have no pain across my
kidneys and [ feel like new man. It
has done me $1,000 worth Of good. "
Foley's Kidney Cure will cure every
form Of kidney or bladder disease. B
a Quinan.
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.Clrens,hr Complexion

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimu.
lates the liver and thoroughly cleanses
the system and clears the complexion
of pimples and blotches IL Is the best
laxative for women and children as il
is mild and pleasant and does not grippe
or sicken. OrinO is much superior to
pills, aperient waters and all ordinary
cathartics as II does not irritate the
stomach and bowels. b "A Oulnlan,
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CATTI4E-Receipts light; market steady
choice. S5.G005.15 prime. $.SON0.&i veal
calves S5.J0d5.15.
HOGS-Receipts light. market active:
prime heavies, S6S0H66 mediums, 6.s0d
6a2ik: heavy Workers. $690n6.92lh light
Workers. S615d6S0; pigs. $66506.65;
roughs, $5.50aG
SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light.
market steady. prime wethers, $4sOu5
culls and common. s2.5Oqs; lambs, So
as.
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While extravaganza is absolutely
wicked, to be misery is worse, for
then your money does actual harm
Put away a little "role" as a safety
umbrella for a rainy day.
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Remember sonny, and bear the
truth well in mind that no matter how
hig n man you may be nothing is ever
g lined by continually trying to be
little others.
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FRANK g. HOWE, Editor and Publisher

Smiles lead you back to your youth;
tears drag you toward old age. 1t
takes.no more time to laugh than to
weep.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
clo.lnr stock auotatIon..

Money on call hrm at Az per cent
Prime mercantile paper, bg5A per cent
Exchanges, $3l6, $40 59l; balances, N,63' 2oo
total imports of dry goods at the port OF
New York for the week ending yesterday
were valued at s.. S93,5sS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-28
Proctor Champion Would
Double State Expenses

In the course OF its work, this bureau has freely
ments and has depored the enormous Increase in
state expenses
some OF the regulars" have resented this.
fair fame They have denied and poo poohed the
most severely the idea OF " maligning" public orr
Gals who waste the public money.
pion OF the good old way" said in relation to the
same:
What are the items of shameful mismanage
rect when discovered? What is the graft and
viii not expose and punish when known? What
the business affairs OF the state ?"
MI Edward J. Hall OF Bennington replied He
told where graft existed. He told how expen-
ses could be reduced He esked whether, because
out the following answer:
sYES STATE EXPENSES HAVE DOUBLED AND /
TRUST THAT IN THE NEXT 80 YEARS THEY WILL DOU-
BILE AGAIN
Think OF it Think Of a champion Of the Regu-
lar Republtcanism of Vermont admitting that Yer
hands OF his party.
Thick e STATE STATE EXPENSF y 1880 OF ONE LoN
Think OF the light this admission throws our
claim that only under the pressure OF aroused pub
lie opinion Will Vermonts ring politicians ever
grant measures OF relief
1t shows how to rebuke the arrogance or this
machine that impudently proposes TO double our
burden OF taxation.
fully iustfies the assertion that the steady
pressure or public sentiment can alone produce
reform.
1t shows the weakness OF a candidate for gov
who stands for nothing, who promises
nothing, whose advocates brazenly admit they
will undertake nothing that promises relief
1t means that public opinion be collected
and concentrated in great popular movement
1t indicates in uncertain way the need OF
strong and fearless champion OF the common
What is the bearing OF all this on the candidacy
OF Percval w Clement? Does he promise TO help
things2 Has he championed political progress in
past2 Did he force successful issue the
enactment OF good laws in 1902
The people OF Vermont know. We
them &c Judge. Cher verdict will be final. The
issue is f1iry joined between the Voter and the
Boss.
Issued by the Clement Literary Bureau 1906
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-04-28

Entered at ihe post-ofiice Bennington
VI, Dec III, 1903, as second class
maj matter.
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NOTICE.

Commencing May LIST, the Benning
ton Steam Laundry will be conducted
under the management of Mr.. A. a.
Wright, who will also continue the
management of the Wright Laundry,
The purpose OF this consolidation is
te reduce operating expenses.
Mr.. j. f. Camp will remain with the
North street plant.
We are prepared to do the finest
laundry work ever done in this section
Let us prove it to you
The Wright LaundrieS
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THE EVENING BANNER

Published crory day except Sunday
and HOLIDAYS.
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
COUPLE ELOPED
TO THIS CITY

one OF tho BEST looking couples that
ever elopcd from Philadelphia to VIII
mington came hero To-day They APP
Piled to Magistrate Georse H Hollis
for license and gave the names Of
John T. Field and Miss catharine A.
Case. Both we've dressed in the latest
fashion and are evidently well con-
Injected in the Quaker city.
I The bfidc was attired in beautiful
: gown Of dark green material and wore
ia large picture hat Mr.. Field appear
cd to he plonufully supplied with
lmone.'.
/ The couple desired 20 be married in
the magistrates ofice. and the Rev,
/ ". L. s. Murray was telephoned for
but he was not at home. The bene-
ldict-to-be was IN a hurry and could
mot wait until Preacher Murray was
found. so the pair were directed TO the
home Of the Rev. II. W kellogg, al
Ninth and Washington streets but as
i this minister was also out it is moi
known who married them.
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
GAVE DICKENS PLAY
Splendid Programs Given at Christmas
Exercises by Friends School Pupils

At Friends School yesterday after
noon were held the Christmas eXer-
cises by the pupils, while in the morn
ing the tors of the kindergarten We're
heard in simple song and story.
At the afternoon observance a play
was given, Dickens Christmas Carol
being the selection. The cast Of char
acters was as follows:
Scooge, =. Worth Doan; Marleys
Ghost, Henry G. Hodges; Fred, Zadoc
A. Poole: Bob Cratchit. Frederick A..
Curtis: Mrs. Cratchit. Rachel W. Lind
say: Belinda Cratchit Juliet B. Rice;
Tiny Tim. Joseph G. Ramsey: two
young CIatchits, Dillwyn Parrish and
Margaret c. Colpitts, Jr; boy, Harry c.
Lindsay; Ghost Of Christmas Past,
Alice Satterthwaite; Ghost of Christ
mas Future, Thomas II. Latimer Jr.;
Mr.. Fozziwig, John +. Lynn: Mrs Fez-
ziwig, ]. Vera Johns; Dick wilkins.
Winfield S. Quigiey, Jr.; Scrooge's FOR
mer self. Joseph II. Dallett; Mrs. Fez-
ziwig's nieces, Bertha S. Smith and
Frances L. Springer
Before the play a program of recita-
tions was given by the children, who
spoke distinctly and showed the eff
cient training they had received from
Miss Yerkss and Miss Broderick. This
was as follows: "Das Krist Kindel
James Whitcomb Riley. by Marguerite
Wink. grammar department; Christ
mas Land" by Julia Townsend; pri-
mary department; Christmas Stock
ings," by sara Savery; For ths
Christmas Tree" Susan Coolidge, by
Carolyn Pritckett, grammar depart
ment; Mrs. Santa Claus" Edmund
Vance Cooke. by Joseph T. Cough, Jr.
primary department; Paying Santa
Clause" by Margaret B. Lane. primary
department; IAN Unfortunate Brother
by NJ. Donald Dare, primary depart.
ment; IF You're Good" by Ellen Rarr
Primary Department: Christmas Rit.
dies" by A. Louise Phillips, Mary Rob.
inson. Baldwin S. Maui and Raymond
l.. Carey primary department.
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
GIVE THE TROLLEY MEN
A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Riders on the trolleys should bear in
mind that the time OF Christmas cheer
is drawing nigh and not neglect to
drop an extra coin OF two into the con-
ductor's hand when paying fare, ac-
companying the gift with a CHEEKY
Merry Christmas"
No class of men more truly deserve
the good viii OF the public than these
men who sacrifice so much Of their own
comfort in order that others may travel
with comfort to and from their homes.
Not as charity, but as an evidence Of
appreciation is this thank Offering ad
vised. conveying. as it will the true
spirit og Peace on Earth, Good VIII
Toward Men,
Faithfully all through the past year
i'm summers heat and winters cold,
these men have striven da yand night
TO add to the comfort and convenience
OF the public. inadequately paid for
the long weary hours OF labor required
OF them. going without needed sleep in
many cases in order that the trolley
patrons should not experience incon1
ysnience OF discomfort.
But these men are sturdy. typlc7,
American workingmen who do their
duty uncomplainngly, although just ~
this time. when living expenses sWsl.
low up their meagre waEes none wosi-
refuse the little tokenz>of good fellow
lShip which surely s4s their iuzs aus
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
MURDER THEORY
IS ABANDONED

state Detective James Hawkins re-
turned last night from Milford where for
the past few days he has been engaged
in investigating thed cath Of Mary Ann
Belts whose body was found floating in
the Murderklu river on December IS. The
detective states that he is convinced that
the vomans death was accidental.
'rhe woman was last seen at her m0th-
ers home when a colcred man named
George Walls called and gave her bV'-
tie OF whiskey and later paid her sixty
cents which he owed her. Wall said no
was going to Frederica to make some
purchases and would return that night.
The Belts woman told her mother later
in the day that she was going 20 Mil
ford after tobacco and matches. saying
that she had ssI5 with her although no
one could be found by the detective who
hsd seen the money.
The next time she was seen was by a
coiored woman named Laura Douglass.
who discovered her in the marsh between
the road leading 10 the steamboat landing
and the river. She called to the woman
and she came TO her and producing a
bottle OF whiskey save her a drink. The
Douglass woman then went on to Milo
while the eBtts woman proceeded on
toward the steamboat landing. When hoi
body was found in the Murderkin river
the neck and one les were broken and
her arms were twisted up in an Under
shirt.
At the inquest Or W. NJ Barrett. Of
Milford testified that the breaking of In,
bones might Of occurred after death and
could have been caused by the side wheel
Of a steamboat coming in contact with
tho body.
Samuel Stewart, a resident Of Milford
testified that he had known the Belts wo.
man for forty years and that it was hel
habit, when cold to wrap her hands AM
arms up in the manner in which they
we're entangled when her body wa,
found.
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
PRAISE FOR THE
EVENING JOURNAL
Prominent Business Men State
That it is WithON
q Peer
IT REACHES TAfS PEOPLE

Never before In the history OF VIII
minglon Journalism has such a mag
nihcent success been scored as by tie
big regular edition OF The Evening
journal OF yesterday. merchants using
its advertising columns being loud ia
their expressions OF approval.
What Some Of Them Say.
A. " Hughes General Manager
Crosby q Hill-"rhe enterprise n The
journal is most commcndable. Our ex-
perience Is that Il reaches more of tho
buying public and gives better satisfac-
tion than any other medium"
David Snensnburg-~"Ou use OF The
Journal IS an evidence OF our conf
dence"
william Clay Advertising Manager
for r. b. Rlley-"The Journal certainly
reaches the people who have money 70
spend consider Il a very valuable
medium"
Mr. Lipplncott--"A splendid medium
IL reaches :he workngmen and has
proven itself a great trade producer.
Therefore we use and recommend The
Journal
Louis Jacoby-"I am delighted with
the results secured through The Jour-
nal and can't say TOO much for IT,
And so il goesA business men
throughout the city uniting in a Grand
choru Of approval and congratulation
for the paper which does things.'
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
An Every Busy store.

Gift buyers have but a few hours in
which to 10 their Christmas shopping
Every store has been rushed. clerks are
working like beavers, while the floor
men and proprietors ara kept busy see
ing that all shoppers are being attended
to and their wants supplied.
One Of the popular stores is that Of
Mr. Jacoby No. 226 Market street He
has received his share Of patronage.
but says he still has a good stock Of
pretty gifts for those who are conl-
PEELED 10 do Chritmas shopping late.
The store VIII be opened until Il
O'Clock Tonight and Monday night.
Mr. aJcoby has made preparations
for the rusa OF Christmas trade. and
has kept his store we'll stocked. Ever
those who shop as late as oMnday night
will have no trouble in selecting some
appropriate gift there.
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
SUNSHINE WAS WELCOME

sunshine this morning brought Joy TO
the hearts OF local merchants, who for
the past few days have been han1i-
capped in the disposal Of their soois
BY the miserable weather which pre-
vailed.
To-day stores are thronged with
eager buyers bent upon purchasing
Christmas gifts for relatives and
friends. Every merchant who has
placed before the public through the
medium of advertising his goods Is re-
iolcing at the prospect OF heavy sales
before his store closes tonight
Vendors OF Christmas trees have
been busy ell morning sending trees "a
the homes Of purchasers, and by nigai
their stock will be about exhausted
Sunshine Aas brought Christmas cneel
TO the multitude, and joyful faces are
the order OF the day.
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
RAILROAD READY
FOR YARD STRIKE

Expecting a strike OF its yardmen at
Jersey city 10 take place at noon to-
dya, The p. p. x w. railroad has made
every possible arrangement for the COM
tingency. The company is determined
at all hazards TO keep its trains NOV
ing. and With this end in view have
notified q number Of the local var linen
TO be prepared to so TO Jersey City at
once to keep trains moving should the
strike be called The men. il they go,
will operate the shifting engines ana
work in the yard. The result OF the
trouble is eagerly awaited heee.
Evening journal., 1906-12-22

BOSTON-Steps toward annulling the
lease Of the Boston and Albany railroad
TO the New York Central are being con-
templated by the tSate as retaliation
Tor the poor service alleged against
the railroad. Upon the recommenda-
tion Of the railroad commission. With
Attorney-General aAflone, he declares
he will take the matter into courts.
ST. LOUIS-Six men are reported
killed in mine explosion six miles
east Of Carlyle, ILL.,. this morning.
NEW ORLEANS-Former United
States Senator Donaldson Caffery is
dying to-day from an acute attack of
kidney trouble. He was stricken last
night at totel here. Senator Cafrery
ds 20 years old. He presided at the con-
vention Of Gold Democrats that nomi-
mated aP.mer and Buclxner in 1896 at
Indianapolis
NEW YORK-Caught in the right
money squeeze and driven TO the wall,
the firm OF Arnold, Leo & Co. announces
their failure on the stock exchange
today A slump followed the news OF
the suspension. There was semi
ranic IN stocks OF the Northwestern
railroads. ana Northern Paclfic ana
Great Northern showed heavy losses.
L. v Hubbard. assignee OF the firm OF
Arnold Leo q Co. hopes that the cred
itors may Ice paid in ftna. The liabili-
ties OF the firm are not irFsswn at pres
ert
Evening journal., 1906-12-22
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

By Our own Wire Publishers Press
CHICAGO-Fire early to-day practi-
cally destroyed the seven story st.
Stanislaus Parochial School, at Noble
and Bradley streets. which was attend
ed by about 1000 day pupils, mostly Of
Polish parentage. None Of the children
we're in the building at the time Of the
outbreak Of the fire. Nearly one hum
dred sisters in charge of the school
work had apartments on the top floor
oft he school building. All OF them
are reported 10 have escaped. The loss
IS estimated at s250,OOO. iFfty Polish
societies held their meetings in the
building
Ell RENO, Wyo-Captain Edgar B.
Macklin, Of the 25th United States In
fantry was shot twice and severely
wounded last night by negro. and be-
def is expressed that it was one Of the
members Of the troop discharged by
President Roosevelt. Bloodhounds VIII
be brought here from Oklahoma City to
track the assassin.
PATERSON--Alice McWhithey ana
her two little daughters. Helen. Z years.
ana Elizabeth yeals. We're burned 10
death by me- which destroyed their
home ia the village OF PomptOn Lake
early to-day. The father Louis Mc-
Withey works at night IN New York.
Returning home this morning with
christmas presents for his wife and
fhildren he found his family dead and
dis home burned 70 the ground