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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
persisted IN FLAMES
Found Chsrrsd Remain, OF tiel nit In Burn
ed Barn.

Lyndonville, May s.-"Dr" Silas
Cheney, aged "a years, an eccentric
character who lived alone on the road
from West Burke To WilIoughby lake,
persisted In a fire which destroyed his
barn and two horses early today. His
body was found 10 the ruins this after.
noon and 1t Is supposed that after dis
covering the flames he started upstairs
to release the horses, falling and
breaking his leg. The body was found
at the foot OF the stairs leading TO the
left. One leg, an arm and the head
had been burned of.
Tho fire was discovered by q Mrs
Cambert, Cheney's nearest nelghbor,
when she went TO the barn shortly after
! O'Clock this morning. The barn was
all ablaze aud was quickly consumed.
Word OF the tragedy reached West
Burke shortly before noon and a crowd
OF men started for the scene with the
nre engine, Dut arrived too late 10 DC
OF service. The body was taken to the
home OF Mrs Cambert wuere the funer,
al will be held Friday afternoon.
Cheney had always lived 10 the sicir
ity. He had been married twice but II
is not known where his second wife
now resides. His FIRST wife lives with
her daughter, Mrs Geor,e Spencer ol
East Haven. Besides his daughter
Cheney leaves a son Charles who live,
near the scene OF the tragedy.
Cheney, so far rs known. had never
been a phi, stefan, but II Is said by
some persons that the man was once q
veterinary. He bad fgeqvently boasteC
OF great wealth bu; Il Is understood
that he was almost penniless.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
HORSES RAN AWAY
ffighi, ned Team on Main Street SMASHED
Single Ria.

A biz pair OF chestnuis belonging 10
the Taylor livery ran away on West
Main street at about 1850 this morn.
log and for few minutes created con
siderable excitement. The horses
which we're hiiched 10 heavy wagon
became frightened by the dropping OF
pole and bolted. They ran into an
electric car aud 10 front OF the Botium
& Torrance collar shop collided with
q single rig belonging TO II. II. Allen
and driven by Geo Gilbert. The pole
OF the runaway outfit passed under the
buggy and thoroughly wrecked IT,
Gilbert was thrown out aud was pick
ed up 10 an unconscious condition. He
was cared for by some OF the employees
In O g collar shop aud when brought
10 his senses was taken home by Mr.
Torrance 10 the latter's automobile.
Gilbert Is badly bruised about the
head and shoulders but as far as
could be learned there are no bones
broken. He will be laid up for several
days.
The harness on the single rig was
badly broken and the runaway horses
received n number OF cuts and scratch
ea
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
"MAhA.RAJAh"
ResIm Engagement at Library Thssiu This
Evening.

Scientific hypnotIsm is now occupy.
log the attention OF the general public
10 q greater extent that ever before.
Thanks TO the experiments OF Charcot
and his emiuent associates In France
and many medical men OF repute In
this country Its vogue has rapidly ex-
banded among those who recognize Its
marvellous possibilities.
The few professional opponents OF
this marvellous and Mysterious power
are sincere 10 their methods aud hon.
est 10 their convictions. The mos
notable Of these adopts II "Maha-
Rajah," the renowned hypnotist from
the sun scorcbed Southern India, who
will commence an engagement nj the
Library theater this evening.
"Maha Rajah" Is said 10 be OF mast
terful but pleasing personality; fluent
Of speech, graceful OF gesture, and 10
possess an Intense belief Ia hypnotlsm
10 general and his own hypnotlc pow
ers IN particular. II the hypnotic eye
exists which all nd anced scientists
concede as n proven fact, "Maha.Raj
an" certainly Is the owner OF pair OF
them. They are wonderfully brilliant
aud piercing orbs. Prices 1920 30
Seats at Ayres'.-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
GALUSHA GETS
IS YEARS
Young Burglar Sentenced
This Afternoon.
ON TWO OFFENCES.
Young Man Who Entered Burt
Brothers Store Given long
Sentence.

Charles L. Galusha. the young man
who was arrested Monday for burg.
larry was brought into municipal court
this afternoon. He was charged with
having twice entered the clothing store
OF Burt Brothers. In both cases he
asked to have Information dIed against
him.
He was taken into court TO plead 70
plead TO the first offence and taken
back TO jail TO sign the request for the
second Information.
Judge Bates sentenced him TO serve
not more than eight or less than seven
years and six months 10 the state pri,.
on at Windsor for each offense.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
CHARGED WITH PERJURY.
George Msiiimsrs Given Partial Hearing al
Burlington.

Burlington, May s.-A partial hear.
Ing was held In city court today In
the case against George Mattimore
charged with perjury In liquor dis
closure. MatiImore was convicted 10
city court n week ago OF q second Of.
tense Of intoxlcatIon and disclosed on
Walter q. Durfey, who operated
drst class license on Battery street,
Evidence was introduced tending 10
!mpeach the testimony OF Mattlmore,
the result being the discharge OF Dur.
fey and the arrest OF Mattimore for
perjury. A number.of witnesses we're
examined today and the case contin
ued until May ~. Mattlmore, mean
while will commence bis sentence In
the house OF correction for the second
ofeuse OF intoxication.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
CITIZENS UP IN ARMS.
Protests Of Ru,Isad Over Principal erskIas's
Non.Appointmsnt.

Rutland, May s.-There was loud
protest from the citizens here today
when II became known that q, q secret
meeting Monday nigh, TO choose teach
ers for the next school year the board
OF education did not reappoint Princi-
pal \. II. Ersklne, who has been NJ the
head OF the high school ii years.
while the board did not take definite
action on the matter, the appointment
was discussed and caused n hot debate
Parents aud business mon alike are up
In arms In the matter. SO strong IL
the feeling that IL mas been suggested
TO put the matter 10 popular vote
should the school board dismiss Prin-
cipal ErskIne. No grounds for the
opposition have been given.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
TAFT FOR
PRESIDENT
Foraker to Senate and Har.
ris 0hiO's Governor.
G. B. COX'S PROGRAMME
Calls on Republicans Of Buckeye
State 10 Unite For
Party'sSuccess

CINCINNATI. o., May Q. w. ii.
Taft for president. J. b. Foraker for
United States senator and A. l.. Har
ris for governor Is the programme ad
vised by George Il. Cox. formerly Re
publican leader In Hamilton county,
In an Interview here.
Reports from Columbus and Wash
lngton had named Mr. Cox as engaged
In negotiations looking toward a com
promise between the Taft and For
aker forces, but Mr.. Cox denied such
suggestions. As to the Ohio situation
he said.
"Ill give my views as n private citi-
zen. In my judgment the time has
come for the good OF the Republican
party that something should be done.
We are on the eve OF next falls cleo
ton. Nothing should be done 10 en-
danger party success. Two years ago
we had factional differences In the
party. and our ticket went down In de
feat. our differences should be set
tied within the party. aud we should
90 forward as one man. which VIII
mean victory all along the line.
THE nomlnatlon OF good. clean men
for the municipal offices means their
election. aud party success next fall
will be the foundation for next years
work.
Eve must carry the legislature next
year TO elect a United States senator
and get much needed legislation and
must elect n governor and other STATE
officers. The way 20 do all this. be
lievc. II for all Republicans 10 put
their shoulders 10 the wheel In their
several nelghborhoods aud see 20 II
that none but true Republicans repre-
sent them.
''Our watchword should be Success
Of the Republican party and 10
achieve this we should support W. II
Taft for president. J. II. Foraker FOR
United states senator snd A. l.. Har.
RS for governor"
what about your personal differ.
ences with Secretary TatY'
II know OF no personal differences.
There may, have been some political
differences. but they are things Of the
past and viii not be permitted to
stand In the way Of party success.
MY friends. I trust. will he for
Taft for president. Foraker for sen
ntor and Harris for governor"
When the attention OF Senator For.
aker was called 20 the statement he
said:
Il have just read what Mfr. Cox
says. II understand him correctly
he makes a specific recommendation
addressed TO the Republicans 81 Ohio
as 20 what their action shall he In the
convention 81 next year. am not
sure II calls for any response from
me. ut viii repeat that do NOT
want any political honors az the hands
~ the Republicans Of Ohio except with
their hearty Endorsement Therefore
II what Mr. Cox suggests and recon-
mends should meet with their approx,
vi. no one will support Secretary Taft
more cordially than I shall"
A Toledo dispatch says that Walter
.. Brown. chairman Of the Republican
state central committee. has stated
that he will issue today n call for a
meeting Of the comElttee AZ Columbus
ON Wednesday. May -. The purpose
81 the meeting viii be 10 participate
in n party conference 10 get definite
expression as 10 the pafty's choice foi
the presidential nomination and that
party harmony may be restored.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
Taf,.. nr.thrr snenl..

CINCINNATI. O.. May o.-Charles
T.. Taft. editor OF the Cincinnati Times
star and brother OF Secretary Taft,
when shown the interview with Mr..
Cox said: "Mr Cox takes broad view
OF the matter. lie sees the opportuni'
~ 10 elect another Ohio president and
very wisely urges that we get togeth.
err"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09

Miss Edna walbrldge was pleasant.
y surprised Wednesday evening 10y n
number OF her friends and schoolmates
who visited her at her home. The
guests we're cheerfully received, the We
min Z was passed In dancing, and play.
Ing cards, and oil mad Jolly good
time. Refreshments we're served.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
THOUSANDS OF ACRES FLOODED
situation Becoming ssrIou, In Addlsos
County Towns.

Middlebury, May s.-Tbe continued
rains 10 this section during the past
few days have made the high water
situation worse than ever. All the
streams In this section are swollen
bank full. Reports from the neIghbor.
log towns show that thousands OF
acres u land are submerged and The
farmers are becoming discouraged
over the outlook for the springs work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09

wanled.-A man for outside work
for q couple OF days Enquire al
Banner office.
Miss Katherine Halllean OF Ply.
mouth, Mass, IL the guest OF her cousin
Miss Kathleen Quiplan.
Mr. aud Mrs q. ID. Austin OF New
York sail on the 18th OF this month
for Glasgow where they will spend
several months for the benefit OF Mr.
Austln's health. Mrs Austin 10 n
sister OF II. +. Robinson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Wednesday EysaIns syHD Fillmore and
Mrs. N. N. Pulfsf.

Mrs. N. ~ Psna.
There was n good attendance at the
installation OF the new officers OF Mt
Anthony chapter oES Wednesday eve
ning. The Installation was brH. ID.
Fillmore, Past Worthy Patron, assist
ed by Mrs ". NJ. Puffer. Past Worthy
Mstron as marshall. Mrs Harry Nc
Keen acted as organlst. Following
the installation aud the regular busl.
ness Of the evening social time was
enjoyed during which refreshments
we're served the Ice cream being passed
In baskets Of the i've colors OF the
star. These officers we're installed:-
Worthy Matron Mrs II. J. Potter
Worthy Patron ". J. Potter
Asst. Matron Mrs Mary Il. Merrill
Conductres. Mrs Roy NJ. Paddock
Asst Conductress Miss Lena Smith
Secretary Miss Mary Estabrook
Treasurer Mrs Laura Cole
Ada Miss Florence walbrldge
Ruth Mrs Fred ID. Burt
Esther Miss Margaret Barron
Martha mrs Newton Cottrell
Electa Miss Elizabeth Van Gorder
Chaplain nrs q. s. Mills
Marshall Miss Mabel Patterson
Warder Mrs Claire w. Soule
Sentinel John y. Clark
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-09

FABLE on prRcENTAoFa,

ssys clara i SSssss and MsF;
, 1907-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Pennock, &C.
companied by Mrs. Charles Pennock.
came down from Cow creek Sunday
Mrs. Charles Pennock and baby left on
the afternoon train to join her hus.
band in Rock Springs, he having
been transferred to that point from
Hanna by the company.
The committee on arrangements
for the railroad celebration wish to
call the attention of the ranchman to
the fact that they would like to have
every ranchman that can spare the
time, to catch, clean and deliver to
them on the 9th, inst, all the fish
they can. This for the big free din
ner on the 2Sth.
, 1907-08-01

than most gardeners would need, b.
ing 60x80 feet, says a correspondent
of Orange Judd Farmer. The main en-
trance is from the south, there being
two walks two and one-half feet wide.
each extending the length Of the
house. At the north end of the walk
is a door and window opening into
the furnace room. This window fur
nishes all the air for the furnace
room during cold weather. This fur.
mace room is 7x1S feet and has an
outside door. The pipes extend
through the house from the furnace
under the center bench and back
ngain to the boiler. The center bench
is six feet wide and two side benches
each three and one-half feet wide.
Some $40 feet of lumber was re-
quired for the benches, which cost
s1.25 per hundred feet, rough oak
being used for most Of the work.
The bill Of materials for construction
of this house was as follows:
, 1907-08-01
A Trout Dinner

A party of young people gath
cred at the ranch of j. D. Parker
on North Fork last Sunday and
had a fine trout dinner. Ice cream,
cake and other good things made
the dinner one long to be remem-
bered. Clark Wilcox and Miss
Elva Wilcox were over from Cow
creek and Mr.. and Mrs. d. S.
Crawford, Hubbard Harter and
Miss Hazel Winsor and Miss Mel
lie Winsor went out from town.
, 1907-08-01
Gordon Of Sierra"

G. E, Winter, a prominent at
torney of Encampment, quite we'll
known to our people, is the au-
thor of a western novel entitled
Gordon of Sierra. Mr. Winter
has promised the editor of this
paper an advance copy and when
it comes we shall take pleasure in
reviewing the book. Mr.. Winter
, 1907-08-01
FL O n

is a talented man, not only with
his pen, but has the ability, as
the English say, "to think on his
feet" His poem, entitled "Lin-
colin" is one of the best we ever
read and deserves to become a
classic. That "Gordon of Sierra"
will take rank along with the
"Virginian" is the hope of all Mr..
Winters friends.
, 1907-08-01

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A CHEAP
Structure That VIII Provo Adequate
for the Small Business

This greenhouse was built for the
purpose of supplying a country town
with cut flowers, but later young
plants of tomatoes, cabbage and cauh-
dower were grown as an experiment.
These proving successful. many vege-
tables we're grown and put upon the
home market, some time before the
gardeners had sowed the seed.
This greenhouse is perhaps larger
, 1907-08-01
Have your nails manicured.
Miss Mollie Henderson.
Notice to the Public

On account of the facilities offered
by the nearness of the railroad we
have decided to carry the groceries
and hardware stock in the building
lately occupied by Baker, Bremen
d McAnaIly, on the east side of the
river. Cosgriff Bros. Co.
, 1907-08-01
Notice.

10 my patrons. In my absence,
DIR. Dalton, one of Denvers most
competent NJ. DIS will have charge of
ny office. If in need of his services
you will find him competent in every
respect. DIR. j. l.. Rawhouser.
, 1907-08-01

Il tell yer, a college coursen take
all them hi-falutin' %nonsense outer a
boy. Here's Hiram writes that
they've put hin on their scrub team.
, 1907-08-01
Once Called Kings College.

Columbia university was chartered
i Kings College in 1854. The name
was changed to Columbia college in
1884 and Columbia university in 1896.
, 1907-08-01
Bought ~Enoampment Bank

Cosgriff Bros. Co., who have been
negotiating with Hon. w, c. Henry OF
Encampment for the purchase of his
bank at that place have closed the deal
so we are informed.
, 1907-08-01

Nothing SO destructive to pleasure
aud so productive of irritated nerves
as corns and bunIons. Miss Hender-
son will remove them.
, 1907-08-01
SARATOGA CHIPS

Watch Saratoga grow.
How's this for summer weathera
Coin some now, isn't tive mean
Saratoga.
E. NJ. Booth has been visiting Sar.
atoga the past week.
A. c. Epperson and wife returned
to Saratoga Monday evening.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Mace is in Denver,
visiting relatives and friends.
Ed Winner and Earl Judd are
down at the Mead ranch haying.
Hon. W. 7. Peryam and son Ben
were down from Riverside Friday.
Don't be a fish hog and catch trout
that you are not able to take care of.
Erie Scott is down from National
Forest headquarters on Frsnch creek.
Mrs. B. A. Lee was down from
South Spring creek Saturday and
Sunday.
A. G. Wagner, the manager of Cos
griff's store at Walcott, was a city
visitor Sunday.
E. s. Judd has a new barber in his
shop aid will be able to handle d
great many more psople.
Albert Reed and wife arrived here
Saturday on a visit to their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Reed.
Miss Nellie Winsor went out to the
J. D. Parker home Friday for a visit
with Mrs. Charles Parker.
Mrs. E. p. Andrews left Tuesday
for Fl. Steele, where she goes on a
visit to Mrs. M. ". Shafe.
P. A. Kock, father of Mrs. G. F.
Holck, arrived Saturday from Vinton,
Iowa, on a visit to his daughter.
j d Paulson has rented the house
recently bought of Hess to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hewitt for a restaurant.
Mrs. Platte A. Human and Miss
Carrie Hinman returned Tuesda y
from their visit to trends in Salt Lake
City.
DR.. Price has rented the corner
building of S. E. McAnulty and is
me wing his stock of drugs in this
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Seaverson were
in Monday from their camp on Jack
creek, where they are spending the
summer.
Alex. Num-, who has been here for
the past month on a visit to friends
and relatives, left for his home in
Denver Friday.
Mrs. Judge Blood left yesterday
for a visit to her daughter, in Phil
adelphia, and will be absent for an
indefinite period.
Supt. Raynor, of the S. 4 E. road,
lives in the nice little cottage of Mrs.
Ellen Lewis, up in what is called
Rochester Heights"
U. S. Marshall, Capt. L. g. Davis,
came up from Cheyenne Sunday v
ening, remaining wei until Tuesday,
when he returned to that place.
j.. g.. Dettinger and wife, who had
been down to Cheyenne to attend
Frontier Day, returned Monday and
went on up to their ranch Tuesday.
Ed. Freeman, accompanied by w.
A. Branner, of Birmingham, Ia, re-
turned from his annual shea ring trip.
Ed looks like it had agreed with him.
MI Goodstreet of Lincoln, Neb.,
who has been here the past two
weeks visiting Walter Pilon left
Wednesday for his home after a fine
visit.
H. c. Kinney, of Vinton, Ia, who
has been spending the summer at the
ranch of the Stanley Brothers, on
Jack creek, left yesterday for his
home.
Chef Cluf was down from the
Brewer ranch this week. He and
, 1907-08-01

The average daily transactions Of
the New York clearing house make q
grand total of $3.50 ,071 ,6SS.
, 1907-08-01
Miss Bessie Wheeler and Miss An.

V1ioo bCSoiC w bCClCi II ne ~
ME Farrell left to-day for a visit to
friends in Pearl. Miss Wheeler was
born in Pearl and is visiting there
after an absence of III years,
Mrs. Jack Connor vas up from
Laramie for a few days, returning
home Sunday. She expects to re
turn here shortly, as she is delighted
with Saratoga's many attractions.
Mrs. R. A. Smiley left for her home
in Rawlins and Mr.. Smiley will go
tomorrow after IA most delightful
outing at the Hot Springs and a
splendid fishing bout on the river.
j. d. Paulson, who returned Tues
day from a trip to Rawlins, says the
good people of that burg are making
preparations to come over in force
and help celebrate "Railroad Day"
John A. Jackson, wife and two
little children, accompanied by Miss
Eileen Gingle and Richard Wilson,
all of the HAT" ranch on Pass creek,
came over on Saturday on a business
trip.
Frank Baker and Charles Hauss,
harness makers and saddlers, late of
Denver, came in Monday and have
taken positions with W. G. Edwards,
Saratoga's up.to-date harness and
saddle maker.
DR.. j. l.. Rawhouser will leave the
first of the coming week for a few
days outing and DR.. Dalton of Den
yer, a well known physician of that
place will answer the call for him
during his absence.
Geo. Simonis came down from the
Sterrett ranch on Brush creek tC
meet his sister, Miss Dora, who had
been to Rawlins on IA short trip. She
visited the family of John Donnell
while in that city.
Mrs. Robnett has been sick the
past ten days. She grew so much
worse Monday that DIR. Price wa,
called out to the Ekdahl residence
on Lake creek, to prescribe, She ii
better at this time.
Mrs. Jens Hansen, of Fl. Steele
has been up the past week, helping
her son, Charles Hansen, the S. d Z
agent at this place, get settled. Mrs
Hansen's mother, Mrs. Arnold, i
keeping house for Mr.. Hansen.
c. b. Sterrett returned Tuesda,
from Hyatville, Wyo., where he ha
been engaged OIL ditch survey "A
that place. He is IA valuable civi
engineer and the Sun hopes he viii
now remain with us permanently.
John Mayhem is limping around OF
a sore foot, He was shaking log
into the river for the drive when
graphing iron caught in the flesh,
part of his left foot. causing a yer
painful wound. He is around again
Mrs. w. Fl. Humphrey came VI
from Midway Friday on a visit to he
daughter, Mrs. Rolla Sanger. Mrs
Humphrey says Midway is extreme
ly quiet since the railroad reached
Saratoga. She returned home Sun
day.
The trees at the Hotel Wolf hav'
passed the experimental stage ant
will take care of themselves from thi
time on. They are a fine ornamen
and an example that you, dear read
er, if you live in Saratoga, should EN-
ulate.
The Carbon Timber Company hav'
employed W b. Harden to put III
the hay on the Caldwell and Maggie
ranches. Mr.. Harden expects to b.
employed at this work for the mex
month or two and will move his fam
lily out to the ranch.
Miss Maud Fuller, of Walcott
came up Monday on "A visit to Mis-
Merle Dodds. She returned hom'
Monday and Miss Dodds went will
her to visit Walcott friends. Mis-
Dodds will visit friends in Larami,
before her return here.
Jacob Reed has taken his freigh
, 1907-08-01

To clean out our stock of odds and ends, rs
pairs of Misses Shoes, ranging in price from
S1.5O to $3.50. Your choice while they last at
S1.OO. BE SURE AND SEE THEM.
, 1907-08-01
Vast Tract for Sugar Culture.

About $4,000 square miles of arabic
land are available in Cuba for sugar
culture.
, 1907-08-01
George W. Hibner Here

Geo. w, Hibner, the secretary
of the Copper Bar Mining Com
pany, arrived here last Monday
and Tuesday he and Mr. Hassett,
the manager Of the Charter Oak,
went up to hat mine. Mr. Has
sett expects to leave about the
9th of August to be absent "a
month or six weeks aud Mr.. Hib-
ner will manage affairs while he
is absent.
, 1907-08-01
Card Of Thanks

We are truly thankful for the many
kindnesses shown us and expressions
of sympathy offered us during the
last illness of Mrs. S. E.. McAnulty.
S, E, McAnulty,
Mr.. and Mrs. L, w. McAnulty,
j. T. McAnulty.
Notice Of Estray
Estrayed, about one year ago, two
bay horses, one branded E2 on left
thigh, with two white feet and the
other branded anchor - on left
thigh. Weight about 1850 Id
each. Reward OF $25. -
Address, E. A.. Glass,
Riverton, Wyo.
, 1907-08-01

Chair seats, Is cents; table and
bed Gators 20 cents per set at Hunters
Hospital.
, 1907-08-01

Are you troubled with corns or
bunionss If so call on Miss Mollie
Henderson, the manicurist and she
will will fix you up.