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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
BLOODHOUNDS At
EAST DORSET ON
KENT'S TRAIL
Alleged Murderer May Be In
Bennington County.
ANOTHER CLEW AT FOWLER
Deputies and Dogs Arrived Last
Night At Dorset In Automobile
From Rutland.
ANOTHER CLEW AT FOWLER

! Rutland, Aug. Although the
search for Elroy Kent, the escaped
( lunatic and alleged murderer of Miss
/ Della b. Congdon of East Wallingford
was continued with vigor yesterday
| by States Attorney r. A. Lawrence
and the sheriff's department, the
authorities had no more knowledge of
! the fugitive than when the search
was begun, unless something devel-
/ opes from a clew received from East
| Dorset yesterday.
: Early yesterday morning the blood
| hounds, which were secured from
! Poughkeepsie Wednesday night, were
taken to the abandoned house on the
! farm of Kents sister, Mrs Rollin
Flanders in the town of Wallingford,
where the trail was abandoned
Thursday night. The dogs were again
given the scent from a pair of shoes
worn by the insane man while at
the Waterbury asylum. but although
they circled about the house for a
long time they could not pick up the
! trail again and they were finally
brought back to this city The search
in that vicinity has not been aban.
doned, however, and the country is
still patrolled by a force of deputies
Berry pickers at Fowler telephon-
ed in a report yesterday afternoon
that strange man, wearing a bloody
shirt, had been frightened from the
bushes and that he answered the des-
cription of Kent Deputy Sheriff d.
A. Barker and A. c. Mason of Pawlet
were sent TO the place with two of
the dogs but the animals refused to
pick up the trail and this clew was
abandoned
The latest clew, which was received
| from East Dorset, is to the effect
that a man. who was said to tally
with the description of the fugitive,
had been seen near the Freddy
marble quarry on the mountain near
that place. About 10 o'clock last
evening Deputy Sheriffs Mason and
Leonard, with the bloodhounds, start
ed for East Dorset In an automobile
with the intention of putting the dogs
on the trail as soon as they arrived
| If they would take the scent
Mr.. Lawrence was in communica-
ton over the telephone last night
with the owner of the hounds. who
stated that there was no doubt but
that the dogs were on the right trail
Thursday when they led the search.
ing party for more than 10 miles
along highways, railroad tracks and
through forests and swamps. bringing
the party to the house of Kent's sis
ter, Mrs. Rollin Flanders, and later
to an abandoned house on the same
farm. The owner stated that he had
often tested them in the business
streets OF Poughkeepsie and that they
never failed to follow the trail It is
believed that Kent's trail from the
abandoned house was too old for the
dogs to follow.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Yews In churchyards.

The object Of planting yews In
churchyards has been much disputed.
Some antiquarians have asserted that
the custom arose in order to supply
bows for the purpose OF archery, b-s
this idea is In the highest degree un.
likely Gilbert White suggested that
one object might have been to serve
as "a screen TO churches by their
thick foliage from the violence OF
winds" They might also, he thought,
have been placed as a shelter to the
congregation assembling before the
church doors were opened, or as an
emblem OF mortality by their funeral
appearance, Perhaps rather, as the
learned Ray suggested, the yew was
planted in churchyards because, from
It's evergreen foliage and the great age
to which It attained, It was regarded
as symbol OF immortality.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
AUGUST WEATHER
What we May Expc Ct in the Weather
Line Next Month

The following data, covering a
period of q years, have been COM
piled from the Weather Bureau
records at Mortified, Vt They are
issued to show the conditions that
have prevailed, during the month in
question, for the above period of
years, but must not be construed as
a forecast of the weather conditions
for the coming month
During the month of August for the
past Il years the mean or normal
temperature was GO degrees; the
warmest month was that of 1898 with
an average of 66 degrees; the coolest
month was that of 1903, with an aver
age of 81 degrees; the highest tenn
perature was 92 degrees on August
II, 1899. The lowest temperature
was 80 degrees on August q, 1894:
the earliest date on which first kill
ing" frost occurred in autumn, Au-
gust 81, 1894.
The average rain fall for the month.
1898 inches; average number of days
with OF of an inch or more, 13; the
greatest monthly precipitation was
6.9S inches in 1890; the least month
ly precipitation was n inches In
1899; the greatest amount of precipi-
tation recorded in any "a consecutive
hours was 2.33 inches GU August /,
and 2, 1898.
The average number of clear days,
8; partly cloudy days, IA; cloudy
days, 9. The prevailing winds are
from the south.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Is Pe-ru-na Useful
for CatarTh?

shoulda List ofthe ingredients ofPe.
runa be submitted to any medical az
pert 0fwhatever school or nationality.
he would be obliged to admit without
reserve that each one Of them was Of
undoubted value in chronic catarrhal
diseases and had stood the test ofmany
years experience In the treatment OF
such diseases. THERE CAN BE no
DISPUTE ABOUT THIS WHAT.
EVER Peruna iscomposod ofths most
eficacious and universally used herbal
remedies for catarrh. Every ingred-
lent Of Peruna has a reputation Of its
owninthe cureofSome phase Of catarrh.
Peruna brings to tho home the CON.
BINEDKN0WLEDGE or SEVERAL
SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE in the treat
ment Of catarrhal diseases: brings 10
the homo the scientific skill and knowl-
edge Of the modern pharmacist; and
last but not least, brings to the homo the
vastand varied experience of Dr.. Hart
man, in the use ofcatarrh remedies, and
In the treatment Of catarrhal diseases.
The fact is, chronic catarrh Il q dis
ease which Is very prevalent. Many
thousand people know they have
chronic catarrh. They have visited
doctors over and over again, and been
told that their case il one Of chronic
catarrh. Itmay be ofthe nose, throat,
lungs, stomach or some other internal
organ. There is no doubt o. to the ma
ture Of the disease. The only trouble
10 the remedy. This doctor has tried
to cure them. That doctor has tried
to prescribe for them.
BUT THEY ALL FAILED TO
BRING ANY RELIEF.
DR.. Hartman's idea is that q catarrh
remedy can be made on a large scale.
Is he is making it; that 1t can be made
honestly, Of the purest drugs and Of
the strictest uniformity. His idea ia
that this remedy can b supplied di.
rectly to the people, and no more be
charged for 1t than Il necessary for
The handling Of it.
No other household remedy 90 uni.
Versally advertised carries upon the
abel the principal active constituents,
showing that Peruna invites the full
Inspection Of the critics.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Affection But It Mighty Unsatisfactory Proof Fellow who Being
MRS. ANDREW eALLAeER
Passed Away in Schenectady Monday
Morning.

Margaret A. Nutting, wife of An
drew Gallager entered into rest
Monday morning after an illness of
two months from stomach trouble
The funeral was held at 1 O'Clock this
afternoon, from her late residence,
and the interment was at Schaghti-
coke at 4 o'clock
Mrs. Gallager was SO years Of age
and until about twelve years ago, re-
sided in townsville, and after spend
ing about two years in Hoosick Falls,
the family removed to Schenectady,
the present home.
The deceased is survived by her
daughter, Mrs. Edric Abel, Amster.
dam; three sons, Frank of Benning-
ton; Chester of Schenectady and Ho-
ward of Buffalo; a brother, Charles
Nutting of Johnsonville, and two sis
tiers, Mrs. Ellen Burch of Troy and
Mrs. Julia Agan of townsville.
For many years Mrs. Gallager has
been devoted member of the Presby-
terrain church, and was always hap
piest when she was tightening the
burdens OF others. Many warm
friends here will mourn her depar-
ture and extend sympathy. to the be-
reaved relatives in this affliction.-
Hoosick Falls Democrat.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
wlNDhAM COUNTY DEMOCRACY
Ticket Nominated at Convention and
Address by Candidate Burke.

Brattleboro, Aug. 1.-The Windham
county Democratic convention at
Newfane Thursday closed late in the
afternoon. The nominations made
were as follows;
For senators, DR.. o. NJ George of
Rockingham, and John E. Gale of
Guildford; for judges of probate,
Charles w. Butterfeld, of Rocking
ham, and George X. Davis of New
fame; for assistant judges of the
county court, James E. Keefe, of
Rockingham and Harry B. Haus, of
Brattleboro; for sheriff, Walter II.
Hall OF Wilmington; for states at
tomey Arthur p. Carpenter of Brat.
tleboro; for high bailiff, Edwin H.
Brown of Dummerston.
Ex-Mayor James E. Burke of Bur.
lington, the Democratic candidate for
governor of Vermont, addressed the
convention. He paid a high compli-
ment to Gov. Fletcher d. Proctor and
his administration and discussed state
issues to some extent.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
In Memoriam.

The remains of Harriet Harding
Dickinson, wife of the late Byron
Dickinson who died at her residence
in SALISBURY, VT, July 10, '0S, were
inferred in the family lot in the White
Creek cemetery July Is. 1908. The
funeral services were held at her late
residence Saturday, July Is, Rev. w.
c. Newell officiating assisted by Mrs.
w. C. Newell Miss Minnie Niles and
Mrs. Briggs Shaw in the singing.
Deceased was born in Arlington
July Is, 1888. At the age of eight
years her family moved to Hoosick
Falls where she resided until March
is, 1855. She was united in marriage
to Byron Dickinson of this town,
where she has resided most of the
time. July 5th she was stricken with
paralysis and remained in the same
critical condition until the summer
came. Her two daughters were with
her and all that loving hands and med
ical aid could do, was of no avail and
death came to relieve her sufferings
on her 10th birthday She is surviv-
ed by two daughters, Mrs. Clara Bail
ey, with whom she resided and Mrs.
Charles Ratoon of Petersburg, N. Y,
also two grandsons, Frank and Byron
Pierce of this place and two sisters.
Mrs. Mary E. Dawson of Illinois and
Mrs. William Shaw of Hoosick Falls.
There were friends present from
Hoosick Falls. Cambridge, Peters
burg and White Creek The floral
tributes were profuse showing the es-
TEEN in which the deceased was held
in our midst. Forty years ago she
united with the Baptist church at
Waites Corners and was a faithful
and devoted Christian.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
AEROPLANE SAILS
THROUGH A|RL|KE
A BIRD
Heavier Than Air Flying Mach.
mes Successful Flight.
HIGH SPEED is ATTAINED
Henry Farman's Trials at Brighton
Beach Demonstrate Absolute Con.
troll OF inventor.

New York, Aug. Kissing from the
ground like giant bird and darling
through the air at express train speed,
Henry Farmans aeroplane, the inter.
esting heavier-than-air flying ma.
chine he brought here from France to
demonstrate his ability to fly, made
its initial flight in this country yes
terday at Brighton Beach. 1t arose
from an especially prepared platform
at the will of the inventor, and after
attaining a height OF % feet, few
straightahead on direct line, finally
decreasing when the inventor dimin.
ished the power.
During the brief space of time in
which the aeroplane was Swimming
over the center field of the race track
the few hundred spectators, most of
whom were friends of the inventor or
rival aviators, watched the flight with
GREATNESS interest. The instant the
trim looking machine landed cheers
rent the air-cheers far more enthu.
siastic and vociferous than those of a
Iacetrack crowd. Farman was sur
rounded and warmly congratulated.
When started the machine ran
swiftly along on its wheels for 240
yards and then Farman turned
lever which sent 1t into the air like
magic, and away it flew. The pro-
peller made whirring noise as 1t
turned 800 times to the minute. On
ly $50 yards were covered in the air
on this flight, but few minutes later
Farman made another try and travel.
ed go yards in the air. He could
have gone much further, he said,
but feared striking a pile of lumber.
These flights are preliminary to
Farman's public flights which begin
today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Alphabet In Bible Verse.

In the twenty-first verse Of the sew
enth chapter Of Ezra can be found
every letter Of the English alphabet
II runs thus: And |. even |, Artax.
erxes the king, do make decree to
all the treasurers which are beyond
the river, that whatsoever Ezra the
priest, the scribe of the law OF God
Of Heaven, shall require Of you. II be
done speedily"
But, still more wonderful, In the
eighth verse of the third chapter OF
Zephaniah is contained every letter.
including finals of the Hebrew Ian
guage.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
.REFU SEQ To ENDORS Sc
REPUBLICAN JUDGE
OF PROBATE

The Democratic county convention
held here Friday did not get into full
swing until late In the afternoon. The
delegates from the two shires had
considerable difficulty in making out
their lists of candidates to besub-
mitted to the convention. In the north
shire the trouble arose over an at
tempt to endorse w. b. Edgerton, the
present incumbent OF the office of
judge of probate and the republican
nominee for that office. The opposi
ton was lead by John Conroy of Ar
lington but he failed to win his point
and the name of Mr.. Edgerton was
submitted when the committee from
the north shire reported.
Mr.. Conroy carried his fight against
the endorsement of Mr. Edgerton on
to the floor of the convention. He
criticised the methods of the probate
Judge and protested against putting
Il republican on the ticket. Charles
f. Orvis of Manchester sustained the
action of the committee and warmly
espoused the administration of the pro
bate Office under Mr. Edgerton. W.
b. Wall of Dorset also made spirited
speech in favor Of endorsing the pres
ent judge. A. w, Phalon of Dorset
moved that the recommendation of
the committee be sustained, and the
chairman, T. Hoxie Hail. started to
put the motion and stated that only
those delegates from the north shire
would be entitled to vote. objection
was made to this ruling by Delegate
Buffum OF Dorset, +. j. Murphy and
Emory 5. Harris of Bennington. Mr.
Conroy and Mr.. 0rvis also took part
in the discussion and the former APP
pealed from the ruling. The ques-
ton was submitted to the convention
and the chair was overruled by de
cided majority. Mr.. Conroy placed in
nomination for judge OF probate II. c.
Reynolds Manchester. The chair
appointed as tellers John Conroy and
C. f. Orvis and the ballot stood.
Reynolds %, Edgerton 4. The former
was declared the nominee of the con
ventiOn and his selection was later
made unanimous.
The last Office filled was that of
states attorney for which Emory S.
Harris was eloquently nominated by
Mr. Conroy. The nominee attempted
to decline but was given a rising UNI
animous vote. The nominee thereup,
on took the floor and stated that he
had reconsidered the matter that he
would take the nomination and If he
was elected he would see to II that
some of the delegates present found
their way behind the bars
George S. Clark who was nominated
for sheriff under protest expressed his
appreciation of the honor conferred
Jpn him.
The full ticket named by the con-
vention was as follows
Senators-James S. Beebe of Dorset
and Henry d. Fillmore of Bennipg
ton.
Sheriff-George s. Clark of Benning
ton.
States Attorney-Emory S. Harris of
Bennington
Judges of probate-H. c. Reynolds
of Manchester and Homer A. Lyon Of
Bennington
Assistant judges of county court
George e. Barney of Arlington and
Wallace II. Lyon SALISBURY.
High bailiff-H c. King of Man.
chester
The following county committee
was elected: w. p. Hogan of Ben
nington, T. HoAie Hall of Pownal, Geo
NJ. Wall of Dorset, John Conry of Ar
lngton, Charles f. 0rvis of Manches
ter. The committee was authorized
to fill vacancies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
First National Exhibit.

The London Society of Arts is en-.
titled to the credit of having originated
national exhibitions, when in 1851 It
held show of agricultural and other
machines In its rooms. The idea Of
an International exhibition, however,
was long viewed with disfavor in all
countries, a French minister OF com
merce even going so far as to suggest
that a proposal for the representation
Of foreign products at a French exhi.
bition emanated from the enemies OF
French industry.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Good Suggestion.

A destitute author is said to have
gone to Dumas pere and threatened
to suffocate himself and his three chill
dren unless Dumas could let him have
800 francs at once. Dumas searched
his golfers thoroughly, but could find
only 200 francs. But | must have
three, or | and the little loves are
lost" Suppose you suffocate yourself
and save the little loves said Dumas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Leaf That the Devil lore.

In the library of the Massachusetts,
Historical society is leaf OF sermon
on which Is written the following
memorandum by DR.. Elliott:
Or. Cotton Mather's leaf OF a SER
mon which the devil was SO spiteful
as to tear. The leaf has been torn.
and near the rent is the following
memorandum in Mather own hand
writing: While was preaching at a
private fast (kept for possessed
young woman)--on Mark H., 2S-29-ye
Devil in ye Damsel few upon NEE,
and tore We leaf. as 1t is now tore,
over against ye text"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Literal Facts.

Some of the most unlucky kings
and queens in history brought their
misfortunes on themselves by their
bad judgment in crises
That's so; for instance, both
Charles |. and Mary Queen of Scots
at the critical moment Of their
careers, lost their heads"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
The Idle Chickens.

Little Margie on her first visit to a
farm was told to wander about the
barn and search for eggs. Some time
later the child returned almost In
tears.
Couldn't you find any eggs, dearle?"
asked her mother.
NO. replied Margie, YEARLY. Il
think It's mean, too. cause lots Of
hens were standing around doing
nothing. "-Lippincott's.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
DIVORCED ACTOR FARNuM
Alice Johnson Granted Separation
from Former Pownal Man

Alice Johnson, the actress, has been
granted an interlccutory decree from
Dustin Farnum, the actor, whose faith.
.er owns farm at Pownal, where the
actor for several years spent portion
of his summer vacatins.
The suit was tried before a referee
and all of the evidence was sealed
by order of the court, Fanum was
named by Howard Gould in his de-
fence of the suit brought by his wife,
Katherine Clemmons Gould for sep
aration which is still pending. Mrs,
Farnum will not disclose whom she
named in her action beyond saying
that her action was started before
Mrs. Goulds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE
Emile Blair Of Colchester Placed on
Democratic Ticket

burlington. August IA meeting -st
the first district Democratic commit
tee was held at the Van Ness house
Thursday evening and Emile Blair of
Colchester was placed on the district
ticket as candidate for congressman
In place OF I. w. Moloney of Rutland.
who declined to run. Those present
at the meeting were John ]. Thomp-
son OF st. Adams, as proxy for John
p. Gavin of Bennington, II. C. Comings
of Richford, F. l.. Graves Of Colches-
ter. ]. H. Donnelly OF Vergennes, as a
member and as proxy for C l.. Gates
of Morrisville.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
WAS NOT KENT
Trail at East Dorset Found To Be a
Failure
Special to the Bannerl

Especial to the Banner)
East Dorset, Aug. 1.-The theory
that Elroy Kent was in this vicinity
did not pan out. The bloodhounds
would not follow the trail today and
further investigation makes itproba-
BILE that Kent has not been in this
section.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
cupId's Hearty Appetite.

You know" said the soulful youth,
music 10 the food Of love"
Nonsense" replied the practical
fellow. My love prefers lobster salad,
terrain and other expensive fodder"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01

II put myself into my playing" re.
marked the ardent musician.
That" replied Miss Cayenne, may
explain why It Is sometimes difficult
to recognize the composer"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01

In Cincinnati on the day of notify
ing William Howard Taft of his nomi-
nation to the presidency, it was APP
parent TO all observers that all the
big men of the Republican party are
falling in together and the declara-
ton was frequently heard that the
election of Judge Taft would be by an
Overwhelming plurality.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01

Governor Cummins of Iowa will be
out fighting for the election of Taft
and the whole republican ticket. The
governor has laid aside his differences
aud his effort will be to have his
state make a record in November
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
WEATHER FORECAST
Probabilities for This Section for the
Next "a Hours.

For Eastern New York and Western
Vermont fair in west, showers this
afternoon or tonight in east portion.
Cooler Sunday, fair cooler in extreme
south.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01

Crops are abundant and harmony
rules is the republican cry that
comes out OF the west.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our gratitude
and thanks to the neighbors who so
kindly assisted in the Illness and bur
ial of our dear mother. and grand
mother, also for the floral tributes.
Mrs. Clara Bailey,
Mrs. Charles Ratoon,
Frank Pierce,
Byron Pierce.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01

crops are ABUNDANT ana harmony
rules is the republican cry that
comes out of the west
Hon. George III. Prouty, republican
nominee for the goyernorship, &C
companied by Mrs. Prouty and Mr..
and Mrs. h. j. Prouty, have been on a
trip to Boston and nearby seashore
resorts. The governor will make a
trip OF the state in the interest OF
the campaign upon his return.
Thomas f. Walsh the famous Colo
RADIO capitalist who was a member of
the national notification committee, is
particularly optimistic over the politi-
cal outlook in Colorado and through
out the nation. Mr. Walsh travels
much, both east and west, and is
close observer of conditions.
Taft will win out in the Hoosier
state in walk" is the prediction of
George AIDE the well-known writer.
Bryan has proved himself a false
prophet" says w. A. George of
Broken Bow, Nebraska.
Judge Taft's speech of acceptance
was well received In the financial and
commercial district of New York City,
where It created decidedly favorable
comment. Immediately after the pub.
LEGATION of the speech the stock mar.
ket reacted triffle, but soon after 2
O'Clock II hardened and closed strong
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET
List Of Nominations Made at Fridays
Convention.
CAMPAIGN NEWS
Paragraphs Furnished by the Repub-
lcan State Committee.

Hon. Zed. S. Stanton of Roxbury
will be one of the speakers in the
state campaign and he will have i'm
portant assignments.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01

Bryan has proved himself a false
says W. A. George of
Broken Bow, Nebraska.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01

Taft will win out in the Hoosier
state in walk" is the prediction of
George AIDE, the wellknown writer.