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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
SENATOR PROCTOR'S WILL
Few Requests Outside l'amily-faith-
 ful fmploycs Get Stock.

Rutland Nrr Dec ll,nder the will of the late United States senator Red field Proctor made public to-day, his estate will go to members of his family, with the exception of bequests of SlO,- coo Co the Proctor Library association and s5,000 e the Proctor Cemetery as aociation The value of the estate is not mentioned. The win leaves to all members of his family and to several faithful emrloycs" shares in the Yer mont Marble company. with which the senator was connected. TO the late senator's son, former Governor Fetch CT D. Proctor the will leaves 2000O ehares in the marble company. Nearly all the real estate is left 10 the scn- ator's widow Provision is also made in the will for S2O,00O to former Coy ernor Proctor to use "as he has been instructed and for which Fletcher is not obliged to give an accounting"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
TROOPS RIDE DOWN MOB
Martial Law Likely to Halt Bohemian
 Race Riots.

Prague, Bohemia, Dec 1.-The race riots between the Czechs and Germans are assuming the grayest character and probably will compel a declaration of martial law The disturbances yes- terday were more serious than any of those which have taken place in the last few weeks, in bitter and open re- sistancc to armed authority.
 The riots were resumed today with even greater violence, and dragons were called out to clear the streets. The C2echs offered determined re- slstance They tore up paving stones to Gse as missiles and yielded clubs and sticks with serious results to the police and soldiers, Imperial flags were torn and burned, and finally thc troops drew their sabres and rode down the crowds pursuing the rioters into the houses
 The British consul Captain A, w. w. Forbes was dragged from tram car and badly maulcd by ,hc C2echs,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
SHOT IN FIGHT WITH BuRGLAR,

Plainfeld x. Jo Dec William NeSsersmth, a retired cloth manufac- turer is in a precarious condition at his home in this city tonight as the re- suit of a midnight struggle with a burglar, during which he was shot through tine leg. Being of advanced age the shock of the fierce encounter with the intruder who vas of conyen- tional dark lantern type, but with more than the usual desperation, has affected him oven more seriously than the wound.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
WANTS MORE HORSES
Chief Eamcron's Recommendation in
 Report 10 West Haven Borough.

In the annual report submitted at the West Haven borough town meeting just before 4 adjourned for voting yesterday Chief Charles Cameron of inc West Haven fire department rec ommends that borses be bought for the Second avenue truck.
 In urging this need he speaks nf the very valuable service which has been rendered by the horses located al the Campooll avenue engine house and of tho fact that man.t serious fires have probably been prevented by the prompt action of the frcmen in getting these available horses to the truck and to the sccnc of the blaze.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02

at place further down the street where election returns were being giv- en, and that he had never been nearer Reynolds saloon than four doors away. He furthermore said that he did not talk with any man but Louks anywhere near the saloon. Beyond that he had nothing 10 say but a general denial
 The commissioners then went into executive session, and In about hal. an hour called the two men in and announced that they had been com pletely acquitted of the charge made against them.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
Uncle Joe Corrals Enough Re publican Pledges to Elect Him Again Czar of
 House.
NEW MEMBERS DODGE
Reform of Rules More Likely Than Evcr-Bnt One Member Willing to Contest His Right ta
 the Chair. ....

Washington, Dec 1,-Frends of Speaker Cannon profess to be highly pleased with the responses to letters which Representative James R, Mann of Chicago, has been sending to the members of the house, announcing that the Illinois delegation will pre- sent the name of Joseph c. Cannon for speaker of the Glst congress.
 They say that thoee answers assure the recollection of Mr. Cannon Rep resentative Mann to-day admitted that he had received unequironal answers from more than a majority of th6 re- publlcans of the house saving that they would support MT, Cannon. This number has not yet reached a majority of the house,
 Mr Mann explained that number. principally new members, had written that they desired to look over the sit uation and investigate the subject more thoroughly before replying in way that might te considered as a pledge. It is said that only one member of the house has replied that he will oppose the reelection of Atr Cannon,
 Attention is gradually shifting from the speakership 10 the proposal to amend the rules or the house, There are indications that the speaker may not offer much opposition to som" amendments, at least. One of the amendments suggested ls' a provision for 2 calendar patterned after the pros cedure in the senate, whereby the roll of bills will be called frequently for passage under unanimous consent,
 Thi swould obvtltc the necessity of members going to tho speaker and asking 10 be reoa"Ni2ed for the pur- pose of asking unanimous consent for the passage of a bilI,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
WANT MONEY BACK
Vendors Think Ell for Return of Fees Has Already
 Been Passed,
FIFTY ARE DISAPPOINTED
One Appeared With Hartford License Which He Wanted Tax Office
 to Redeem,

Hearing that tho aIdermanic com mittee on claims nad approved their petition for the remittance o' fees paid for vendors licenses under the ordinance which was declared void by the city court some months aEo, a large number Of vendors have believe ed that this meant they could at 1uce get their money back and thero has accordingly been much explaining on tno part of officials and clerks in the controllers and tax collector's office In city hall as 10 why the money vas not Forthcoming on demand. Starting the day after the decision was an- nouncea vendors started fin and by yesterday afternoon about hall hundred had arrived at Tax Collector Anthony's office and asked for their money back They we're told, how ever, that the tax collectors office takes money only and never gives auy back. Furthermore t was explained that the action taken by the commit tee was but favorable report which has still tn be approved by the board If aldermen in full session, and after that bp the mayor Then the money cannot be obtained from the tax office despite the fact that so much is handled there, The necessary proceed ure after tho petition has been final " passed ani approved, will be to get a voucher of the payment of the fee and the amount from the police de- paftment after which they may be presented to the controllers office, where payment will be made as duly authorized
 Some Of the vendors were on to the fact that the controller was the man, and Controller Rowe nas also been hesieged hy those who want their money back so that he has also hal to make many explanations. One very funny occurrence happened in the tax collectors office yesterday morning when one man applied to have his license fec remitted He said he had paid for a license here. and handed 1t in for inspection. Then the clerk who took 1t thought it looked strange, and on examination found he wanted his money back on a license issued to him by the city of Hartford. and sign ed by the chief of police of that city. The applicant was somewhat taken aback to find that his paper was no good.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
TWO CITIES GO DRY
New Bedford and Marlboro Shift to
 N0-liccnse--Ciy Elections.

Boston, Dec. 1,--7hc champions Of no-license succeeded in inducing New Bedford and Marlboro to vote to-daF in favor of closing the saloons Tdn feature of the municipal elections held in seven Of the thtrty-thrce cities of the state was the campaign carried on against no license in tho two places named and in Northampton and f'itchburg, in which liquor selling !s continued,
 The two latter cities, however, yot- cd to continue the sale of liuuor, but by reduced majority, Wajtham anI Quincy, strong no license centors, ro- peated last years verdict to-day PtttsGold again voted for license,
 Wtth the exception of Fitchburg, where M, Frederick O'Conn"lj tind, citizcu) was chosen, the cities re- elected their present mayors.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
MILITARY TAX s24,816
New Haven Sends That Amount 10
 state Treasurer.

The city of New Haven has sent to the state treasurer the sum of S2i,- Sl6,G0. which is the assessment due from this city on the military tax as sessed against each citizen not espe- cialIr exempted The check was sent to Hartford Monday and yesterday Controller Rowe received the receipt for it's payment, The city will prob- ably nos he able to collect much more than fifth of this sum unless its ex- porience this year is more favorable than it has been in years past. The rest is a net load on the income of the city Of New Haven,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
COULD LOSES TO WIFE
Franks Request to Have Divorce Com.
 plaints Dismissed Is Denied.

New York. Dec. 1.-The application of Frank j. Gould to have striken from the amended complaint of Mrs. Helen Kelly Gould in her suit for an absolute divorce from him eleven of tho twenty three allegations made by his wire, was to-day denied hy Justice scabury in the supreme court, Mr. Gould must now answer the amended complaint
 MT Gould obtained an order direct ing Mrs. Colds first complaint to b6 made more specific, Her attorneys de- cided that it would be better for her to serve an amended complaint, set ting forth in full every charge she desired to make against him, Her husband objected to the new complaint, claiming 1t was improper in form.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
DOWNEY HOLDS MORTGAGE
Newspaper Man Has Better Title to
 Donahue Estate.

Waterbury, Dec. 1.--By the ruling of the superior court here to-day Judge Bennett presiding. Mrs. Nellie D Mori- nrity and the other heirs of Thomas Donahue cannot get their fifth share of his estate of s2s,ooo. Tho decision was made In a suit brought 10 compel Miss May A. Donahue, the admnistra- trix, to pay over fifth share to each heir
 The defense was that c. F. Downey. q local newspaper man, had equitable ownership of the property through a mortgage he held. An appeal may be taken
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
NO PATROLMEN RAISED.

Bridgeport, Dec. 1.-The board of po- lice commissioners has voted that tho new salary increases for policemen above the grade of patrolmen shall be allowed, There were some who wanted the salary of the entire department and not a few increased. To get the raises the members have to resign and be re-apponted. The board voted to allow this to be done.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02

There was quite an array of police officers In Petersons defense Ser gcant Dohcrty sersant Connolly, Ser geant Klaiger and Captain O'Keefe and Patrolmen Stevens and John Kcrrigan were included Sergeant Connolly stated that he had detailed stevens and Kerrlgan in citizens clothes to investigate, as he could not get the red light to work in the district,
 Stevens reported nothing doing,
 Stevens and KerrIean agreed in their statements completely, They said they met Peterson, and when he found out where they were going he asked if theN wanted him, and tey said no because ae was in uniform They went Inside tle saloon. being let in by Reynolds. who was outside and found nothing doing
 Sergeant klaiber stated that he had assigned Peterson to another special task that night Reynolds denied that his place was open to his Knowledge but stated that his bartender had ad- mittcd opening to 4 few friends, and so lie had pleaded guilty.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02

By the Invention of machines to bleach and spin ii, the wild silk of manchuria. great quantities. of wAich are exported cqrh yegr, threaleas to compete seriously with thai grown in more civilized lands,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02

"Tbat woman next door is really dreadful John," said young marred woman to hor husband, She does noth- ing but talk the whole day long She cannot get any work done, I'm sure "Oh," remarked the husband, [ thought she was chatterbox And to whom does sho taIk?" "Nby my dear, to me. of course" was th" reply, "Sha talks to mo over the back fence, '-- London opinion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
ss,si7,ooo NOVEMBER COINAGE,

Washington. Dec. 1.--The monthly statement of the director of the mint shows that during November. 1908, the coinage at the hints of the United States amounted 10 ss,S17,210 as fol- lows: Gold. s7,993,740; silver, $s2o,o09: minor coins, S3,410.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02

In Aorocar of the Future-Well, Jones' this ls great Improvement over the oId- Fashioned automobile" "Oh, l don't EooW lts a bit monotonous, there's nothing to prevent your going AS fast as you like, no old woman awaiting }oU round the bend u the road Uo stray cows, chickens, and so on, There's nothing much can happen unless you fall and break your own neck, --l.Ite.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
GEORGE Y. DANIELS DEAD.

Boston, Dec, l.--Georse F. Daniels, one of the best known shoe manufac, Durers in the country died of pneumo. mia a his home in Brooklne to-day, aged ifty-eight years,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
pctrrson's Last Word.

Peterson was called last He said he was detailed to Ike care of the crowd
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
In Pctcrson's Defense.

had seen that night was Peterson He likewise counted 4S
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
Nothing Better than Bay State Brick
 and Cement Coating

It is a coating that becomes part of the concrete, plaster or cement when once applied, and where ordi. nary paint will not hold. It can also be used on wood as first coat un- der enamel It contains no lead or oil and is not affected by acids or gases. It does not mildew, rub, crack or peel Is non absorbent and will not change color when wet. It will stand steam or moisture. It's base is snow white and can be col ored to any tint desired,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
It's an Old English One About
 the Horse
~Up hill spare me, Down hill bear me. And on the level road
 Naunt. Fnar ,,,a v

Winter Is coming on. In his wild state nature protects him against cold Tn his domestlcated state It's up to VOL. You will find everything for horse comfort here and tho best val ues for the money in the state.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02

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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-02
Peterson Pleads Not Guilty.

The charges against Otto Peterson were substantially the same as against Daily The saloon in this case was Patrick Reynolds at S79 Grand ave- nue. Peterson pleaded not guilty and Frampton was the first witness. He testified that he was standing outside the saloon about 10 o'clock at night and that he saw an officer come up and speak with a man outside who seemed to be on guard challenging those who wanted to get inside and then the officer went away again. The man later went inside and soon after many men came out through ball. way which Fralnpton testified he had been through to get to the rear door of the saloon. He said he counted 43 men coming out, He could not iden- tify the officer whom he saw speak to the man, however,
 Louks was then called. IIe also testified to seeing an officer come up and talk to the men at the alley lead ing to the side door entrance. He in- tercepted the officer when he went away and asked him if he had not been sent to investigate the ease and the officer said no aud hurried away with the statement that he supposed he would be soon. loults also claim ed he saw 43 come out ltc likewise could not identify the oticCU
 Jackson told a similar story and he could not tell tltat the officer he
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-29
PoWNAL

Mrs. w. II. Hyler is with her daugh
tiers at Overlook Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Han visited
Mrs ]. A. Barber last Sunday.
Postmaster Collins M Graves Of
Bennington was In town Friday.
Miss Irene Barnes is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Boardman In Hooslck Falls
N Y.
Mr.. George C. Comlngs of Brook
Ign, n. Y, joined his family at Ladd
Cottage last week.
Mrs. NJ Mack and Miss Mary Mack
.of North Bennington were guests of
Mrs. p. T. Barnes Sunday
Steven Cornell of Easton. N. Y.
was guest Of Rev. ]. c. Mitchell at
the NJ. Il. parsonage recently.
Mrs b. o. Barber and her sister.
Miss Sarah Emery returned from their
visit in Canada the early part OF the
week
Mrs Rebecca Haley is spending
some time at her home here. Her
daughter Mrs. Gertrude Tracy Of Bos-
ton is visiting her.
The following delegates we're elect
ed to the Republican County conven-
ton at the caucus held last Friday
evening: F. f. Lille, George Scrivens,
Daniel T. Bates, G. H. Dunn. A. j.
Merchant and DR.. f. Z. Potter.
The NJ L. church will hold a lawn
party at Col. Sweets In Pownal Cen
ter on Wednesday evening OF this
week. On Thursday evening there
will be another on the NJ +. church
lawn here. The public Is cordially In
vited to attend.
The Baptist Sunday School are
planning to have their picnic at the
Sand Springs Tuesday. August 4, or
Wednesday II Tuesday Is rainy. They
are to toxic the GAS a. NJ. electric car
A cordial invitation is extended to
any who would like 10 join the party
for n day out of doors though not
members OF the school.
Since, the death OF the late Nelson
III Johnson there has been no one
tearing for the cemetery except AS In
ldividuals looked after their own lots
and the general cleaning up under the
supervision of T. II. Hall before Dec
oration Day. Now we are glad to say
that the services OF George Leonard
can be obtained by those who wish
their lots kept In good order.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-29
EAST DORSET

Charles Roberts was recent visl-
tor In Troy.
f. F. Clark was In Troy, N. Y, last
week on business.
Maxwell Rich has returned to his
home In Marion, Ind.
Mrs j. !. Mclaughlin has returned
from a visit in Rutland.
Miss NJ. +. Harbour of Bennington
visited In town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. l. Mclaughlin OF
Dandy spent Sunday here.
John Wright of Rutland spent
Sunday with his wife here.
Mrs l.. p. Torrey was a guest of
relatives In Rutland last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Riley spent
Sunday with relatives in Rutland.
Miss B. C. Mclaughlin of Benning-
ton spent Sunday with relatives here.
Richard Butler of Wallingford was
a guest OF friends here over Sunday.
Misses Nellie and Kate Hourigan
have returned to their home in Am
sterdam.
There will be a social and ice
cream sale at School hall Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Robert Cornell is entertain
ing her sister-in-law, Miss Cornell of
! New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts of
Wallingford were guests of his sister
here Sunday.
The annual picnic for the benefit OF
st. Jerombs church will be held in
Cochrane's grove August 18th.
Miss Mary Houton of Bennington
and Miss 0'Keefe of Now York city
spent Sunday with Mrs Dunn at the
Wilson house.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-29
Excursion Through Lake George

The Rutland r. r. In connection
with the Manchester Band will run a
special excursion through Lake
George Sunday, August End. 1908
Fare for the round trip only $3.50
from all stations between Clarendon
and Bennington, inclusive. Children
rs cents. Special train will leave
Bennington 1850 a. m, North Bell
nington sos a. m, Manchester 1857
a. m, Dandy 1927 a. M. Wallingford
1851 a. m. arriving at Baldwin 1910
p. m. where special steamer will be
taken for a trip through Lake George
On the return trip special train will
reach Rutland at 7:15 D. m. and leave
Immediately for Bennington and In
termediate stations. For further
particulars see small advertising
flyers. 15tl4
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-29
The Summit House
Woodford, Vt.
Now open for Summer bearders by
the day or week.
On Top of the Green Mountains

where pure and healthful breezes al
ways prevail.
Pleasant drives, church, postofflce,
and store. Mail daily to and from
Bennington, eight miles. New York
papers received day of publication.
Delightful and romantic surround
ings.
s% Also can accommodate
the travelling public.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-29
TRY THIS FOR DESSERT.

Dissolve one package Of any favored JELL-L
gealed, beat until lsht adding one CUP whipped
cream and six crushed mAcoaroonA Whip 81
together thoroughly and pour u int ;
mold or bowl. When cool, II viii jellify Anr
may be served With whipped cream a. any goo
pudding sauce
The JELI-O costs 100 per package aad %.
be had at any good grocer'S
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-29
Estate of Samuel S. Ames.

OTATE OF VERMONT The Honor.
- District of Bennington, ss. able Probate
Court for the District Aforesaid;
To N persons Interested In the estate OF
Samuel s. Ames. late OF SALISBURY In said
District, deceased. GREETING:
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the 18th
day OF August next for examining and allowing
the account OF HarlOw A. BOttum, Administrator
Of The estate Of said deceased. and for decree
OF the residue OF said estate to the lawful
claimants OF the same, and ordered that public
notice thereof he given TO all persons Interested
In said estate by publishing this order three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY previous TO the day Ms
signed. In the Bennington Evening Banner,
newspaper published at Bennington In said
District.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified To
appear at the PrObae ONCE in Bennington 10
said District, on the day assigned, then and
there to contest the al owance OF said account
II you see cause, and 10 establish you right as
heirs. legatees and llwfnl claimants to said
residue.
GIVEN UNDER My HAND. this i4th day of
July, 1908.
GRACE B HOLT. Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-29
Camp Aragon

When you are Ill physically or men.
tally. when not well enough, or not
strong enough. when In any manner
Nature frowns on your being. CAMP
ARAGON will AFFORD you exactly what
you need, a. provided by God for thu
maintenance of mankind and all An.
mated Nature.
Here you can attach to yourself for
thirty minutes to one hour a Diaduc-
tive Device prepared by the Discover
er OF Diaduction, that will at once
cause the automatic forces Of Nature
to 30 revitaliEe your organism, as to
Danish disease from you, make you
stronger and happier, and thus turn
the frowns OF Nature derived from
LIBERALIZATION into the radiant smiles
OF normal animation. in strict accor.
dance with the laws Of your intricate
and refined organization. as ordaiu-
cd by the Omniscient Creator.
Thus, you can easily learn the nat.
ural fact that God has made adequate
vitality A CURE ALL, In every hu.
man being and every living thing,
that needs no assistance from any
kind OF treatment to make human ex-
istence as blissful as 1t can be made,
by keeping It free from disease, men.
tai and physical; and thus you will
also and. that at the proper time, D'a'
duction promptly supplies this life i'm.
portant ADEQUATE VITALITY
Then, will be time enough to poss.
ess this unimaginable boon, an Oxy.
donor, because, for want of due appre-
citation, you could not sooner use II
properly.
When necessary. day or night, at
any hour. any day in the year, In
good or bad weather. we will send a
carriage for you, at your home, or at
the Railroad Station,
Fraternity Of Duxanimae,
Camp Aragon, Woodford, Vt.
Mr.. J. p. Bradley, Secretary,
Telephone 1861.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-29

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
acts gently upon the bowels and
thereby drives the cold out OF the sys
tenn. Sold by d. A. Ward.