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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
SAID TO HAVE CANCER
Sensational Report Relative to Elk.
President Cleveland.

New York, May 1.-The Evening
World gives prominence today to the
following; There is report cur
rent in financial circles emanating
from the offices of the Equitable Life
Assurance society that former Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland is suffering
from cancer of the stomach and that
his case has been pronounced hope
less by specialists called into consul
tation by DR.. Joseph d. Bryant of this
city, the family physician.
Mr.. Cleveland remains at Lake
wood hotel in Lakewood, n. j., al
though the house closed for the sea-
son ten days ago. His wife and chill.
dren are the only three guests.
"A physician and nurses are In con-
slant attendance and a small stan OF
servants have been retained to look
after the Cleveland family"
Efforts to confirm the Evening
Worlds statement that Mr.. Cleveland
is suffering from cancer and that his
condition is critical are unavailing ow
ing to the extreme reticence OF all con
nected with or possessing knowledge
of Mr.. Clevelands illness.
At the Lakewood hotel today 1t was
said that Mr.. Cleveland was making
very satisfactory progress and that
there was no material change In his
condition. The report that the former
presidents case has assumed grave
aspect Is denied.
When DIR. Bryant who has been Mr.
Cleveland's physician for years was
asked whether It was correct that his
patients illness had been diagnosed
as cancer of the stomach. replied: mi
Cleveland Is all right. There is moth
| ing / can tell you OF any interest
Later DIR. Bryant said he could not as
a physician make public the diagno
sis in the case of any OF his patients
He added: 81 have received favorable
reports from Lakewood and expec,
to take train for there late this af
ternoon."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
CLEVELAND STRIKE NEAR
Peace In streetoar Settlement Likely
to be Shattered.

Peace In streetoar Settlement Likely
to be Shattered.
Cleveland, May Ia tie-up of the
entire street railway system OF Cleye-
land, taken over last Monday by the
Municipal Traction Company for OPP
GRAFTON at 3-cent fare, is indicated
in the balloting OF the motormen and
conductors tonight. A strike, II
ordered, will probably begin Sunday
morning.
One hundred track layers OF the
Municipal company today struck when
informed OF 1-cent an hour cut In
wages.
The balloting Of the operatives be-
gan tonight, after the company re-
fused to recognize a contract signed
by the Cleveland Electric Company,
providing for 2-cent advance In
wages at the traction wars end A.
b. Dupont, president OF the Municipal
company, declared that although his
company took over the contract In
its lease, lawyers told him 1t was not
binding.
"You have the courts" he said to
the committee from the employees
union, headed by A. l.. Behner ma
tlonal vice-president. III you are go
ing to quit, quit tonight" he added.
"Then there Is nothing but fight.
remarked Behner.
The men demand 2-cent raise and
the abrogation of an order cutting
off free transportation to employees.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
Letter to r. c. Graves,
Bennington, VT.

Dear Sir: A bank messenger lost
small coin. He set his bag down and
looked for It. Found It, but somebody
else had run Off with his bag
A man who is going to paint had
better look out for his gallons. DevQe
is, the least gallons paint.
It's gallons that cost; II isn't the
price Of a gallon. With one paint,
10 gallons is plenty; another, II or IL
or 13 and so on to 22 gallons; and
every gallon has to be paid for and
painted-$2 to 81 day for painting
paint stuffed out with some sort OF
whitewash. The less the price OF a
gallon, the more the gallons.
Bank messengers better look out for
their bags and not stop to hunt for
small coin; and property owners bet
ter look out for the gallons that make
the expense, and not for the price
which has nothing to do with II.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEVOE 4 CO.,
p. s. d. A. Ward sells our paint.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
BERKELEY EDITOR
ASKS QUESTIONS

berkeley, Cal, Daily Reporter)
In view of the commonly accepted
theories II seems to us that the fol.
lowing facts that are within the per
sonal knowledge of the editor demand
presentation.
A few months ago we were advised
that child OF personal friend OF
the editors, living in San Joaquin
valley city, had Brights disease and
that the family physician who is also
known to us. gave the family no hope.
We suggested that he be sent litera-
lure concerning the new treatment
II was sent.
This was several months ago. We
are now advised that II promptly took
hold Of the case and that the improve
nent has been so marked that recov.
cry Is now imminent.
The family physician upon noting
he abnormal change. wanted to know
what was being done. Being told he
advised by all means to go on with
it.
The authorities declare chronic
Brights Disease incurable. Do not
the numerous recoveries under this
treatment demand new adjustment
Of our beliefs?-Berkeley, Cal, Daily
Reporter.
W. l.. Gokay and Il. A. Quinlan sent
for this treatment for cases here and
will give full information
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
MANCHESTER DEPOT

George W. Bond of Boston was in
town last week.
Annual parish meeting of Zion
church Monday evening.
Charles II. Darling of Burlington
was In town last Friday.
]. w. Melendy of South London
derry was In town Saturday.
Mayor Bigelow of Burlington spent
Sunday at the Battenkill Inn.
c. E. Caslin of the Albany Business
college was in town last Friday
Miss Ruth Walker entertained Miss
Alice Kelley of Dorset last Sunday.
NJ. s. Stone of Montpelier has been
spending week at the Battenkill
Inn.
ID. T. Bates of Pownal, county road
commissioner, was in town last We'd
nesday.
Mrs. w. H. Bamford and children
have joined Rev. Mr. Bamford, rector
Of Zion church.
The leap year dance at the Union
opera house last Wednesday evening
was perfect success.
s. b. Taylor who has been sick
with pneumonia Is able to attend to
his duties In the hardware store.
Charles Jenkins who has worked in
Pettibones store for the past two
years has resigned. Charles Brewster
takes his place.
A. w. Billads of Rutland and G, II
Hyatt and J. II. Burdett of Whitehall
were in town last week looking up the
lumber interests.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
FARM BUILDINGS BURNED
Homer Hewitt, Of Bristol, Loses Prop
erty In Early Morning Fire.

Bristol, May Homer Hewitt's
farm buildings in the north part Of the
village were burned between 2 and 3
O'Clock this morning, together with
all their contents except the horses
and cattle. Hewitt and his sister lost
nearly all their clothing. The loss Is
81, 900 and the insurance $1,000.
A terrific southeast wind prevail
ed during the fire and sparks set a
number of fence fires. also ]. J. Muir
rays house quarter OF mile to the
north.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
Notice to Our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as II contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and we recommend 1t
as safe remedy for children and
adults.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
OUT

your fishing tackle. If it won't safely
stand the yank Of " Id. trout, loan
1t to your neighbor. and you hike 1t to
Griswold's.
Perhaps you have never fished for
speckled beauties. II not, now is
your time to catch the fever, and Girls
wolds is the place to catch 1t, with
hobby show Of quality tackle, that the
fnny fellows get stuck on, as well as
the practical fishermen.
Yes, its real sport where there are
fish to be fshed. Fishing will be good
this season because the streams are
just teeming with fish. Teeming
means Stocked to overflowing" and 1t
applies to Griswold's store as well as
to the babbling brooks. Our shop is
stocked to over6owing with the
choicest line of Fishing Tackle we
have ever shown.
Some new wrinkles In Rods. Fly
Books and Artificial Bats that are
especially interesting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
Epilepsy,
Fits

Commissions, or Spasms
and st. Vitus' Dance are
Nervous Diseases. Most
cases can be cured by
strengthening and build
ing up the nervous system.
To do this a nerve medi-
cine is needed. DR.. Miles
Nervine will be found
eficacious and satisfac-
tory. 1t has cured many
cases of these diseases
and we believe it will
cure you. We can give
you names of many who
have been cured through
it's use. Write for advice.
MY son JONI Huu cpllepSy IOr years,
and after having him treated by
specialists for over 2 years he still
continued to have spells. | had al
most given up In despair, but know
Ing the virtue OF DIR. Miles Anti Pain
Pills for sick headache. | concluded to
try the Nervine. During June, 1906. I
day, then in July gave II as directed.
and could see that he was improving,
and he has not had a spell since
August 2S. 1906, and has taken no
medicine since Jan.-07. | am writing
the case Just MS II Is hoping It will
Induce others to try IT,"
w. II. ALLISON, Mooresville. N. c.
Your druggist sells Or. Miles Nerv-
Inc, and we authorize him to return
price Of first bottle (only) II Il falls
70 benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on SO
cent bottle OF Greene's Warranted Sy-
rup OF Tar IT. It fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded
Hyde's Drug Store, G. II. Houghton.
]. M. Ayres, A. s. Hathaway,
Harwood Drug Store.
G. r. h A. B. Hawkins
D. A. Ward, o. II. Adams
B. A. Quinlan, &c. Woodwork
w. l.. Gokay, o. ~. Adams u co.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
NOTICE

Whereas, my wife, Henrietta Bowles
has left my bed and board without
Just cause or provocation. hereby
forbid all persons harboring or trust
ing her on my account as | shall pay
mo bills Of her contracting after this
date.
Charles Bowles.
Woodford, April II. 1908.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04

Mrs. S. Joyce, 1870 Sullivan St., Clare
mont, ~ H., writes: About year
ago bought two bottles of Foley's
Kidney Cure II cured me of a sew
ere case of kidney trouble of several
years standing, II certainly is a
grand. good medicine and | heartily
recommend it."-Quinlan's Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
does not constipate, but on the other
hand its laxative principles gently
move the bowels. Children like 1t.
Sold by d. A. Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04

When your food seems to nauseate
take Kodol Take Kodol now and un'
til you know you are right again.
There isn't any doubt about what It
will do and you will find the truth of
this statement verified after you have
used Kodol for a few weeks. It Is
sold here by ID. A. Ward
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens FOot-Ease. powder. Relieves pain
full smartlng, nervous feet and ingrowing nails;
and INSTANTLY takes the sting out OF corns and
bunious. It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age Aliens Foot-Ease makes tieht or new
shoes feel easy. II Is a certain cure for sweat
inc Gallons. swollen, tired, aching feet Try II
today. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe stores
By mail for 25c. 10 stamps. Don't accept any
s,ibstitutes. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy. N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04

In the death of Charles Cooper
Bennington has lost the man who,
more than any other, has been a fac
tor in the growth and prosperity OF
the town for the past twenty years.
Like all successful business men he
began in small way and increased
gradually on a sure foundation. His
life work has been striking example
of the success and honor that comes
to an honest Christian man who. with
out the blare of trumpets or any claim
of being better than his neighbors
has continually progressed upward
and forward. 1t is passing strange
that he and John S. Holden. Benning
tons two most extensive manufactur.
ers, should have died only year apart
and both away from home.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04

Insist upon DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve It is especially good for piles.
Sold by d. A. Ward. n
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04

Speaking of the demand that Gov.
ernor Proctor accept another term as
governor, the Barre Times says:
Why not? We re-elect our secre.
tary of state, state treasurer and state
auditor two or three times; we return
our senators to Washington as often
and as long as they will stay there,
and Vermont is power there out of
all proportion to her size because she
does; every business tries to keep its
good men. The only objections that
have been put forward are that 1t is
contrary to custom, that others want
the office, that II would disrupt the
mountain rule. None of these affects
the affairs of the state; they are the
cries of the politician The voters
have the power to re-elect Governor
Proctor. Why not do it. and show
that we appreciate good official?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04
NOTICE /!

TO the Depositors Of the Bennington County
Savings Bank
Sec, 4Gi7 Of the Vermont Statutes reads
TN the year nineteen hundred and eight, and
every fifth year thereafter, at such time In the
year ~ the bank commits sioneI shall des lgnate,
lions and trust companies shall call In the de
pJsit books for examination and notification,
and cause the same 10 be examined and veri
ned BY some person other than the treasurer or
hls clerks employed for that purpose. and ap'
proved by said commissioner"
In accordance with the above law YOU are
hereby notified TO present. your pass books dur.
Ing the month OF May next Tor examination and
yeiincation.
v. II. DEWEY. Treas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-04

We asslmilate the foreign element
pretty rapidly up here in Vermont.
One day last week the Barre Italian
baseball team defeated the Montpel-
Ter seminary team by close score.
AS the Banner has often said before.
the Italians when they first come to
this country, after the way they have
been treated at home are exceedingly
suspicious OF the government but most
of them who stay here become good
citizens and the second generation,
educated In our public schools are just
as good Americans as the rest of us.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-03

to cause the screw to reyolve with
the handle.
In operation the tines are driven
into the meat TO the proper distance,
and the handle is then turned to
cause the spiral screw to engage or
twist into the meat, giving a firm
and reliable connection between the
fork and the meat, and permitting
the removal OF the meat bodily with
out danger of spilling or detachment
OF the meat from the fork, and to
remove the fork it is simply neces-
sary TO release the screw by turning
the handle in the reverse direction,
which permits the withdrawal of the
fork.
The advantages Of the fork will be
readily apparent. and it will be no
ticed that a piece of meat or fowl
of any size can be handled with great
ease without fear of tearing the
meat or of dropping the same
Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-03
JUvUvvU OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES y vUUUvwvUUUUUUvUUl

smaller OF the puppies, female.
lived only few days. seemingly dy-
ing of grief. Doleful walls were
waited in from the sagebrush every
night for n while. evidently coming
from the mate OF tho dead coyote,
and readily recognized by the pup
pies. as shown by their excitement.
We named the remaining one. a hand
some male. 'Yote'-two-thirds OF the
word coyote. as the syllables are
properly divided.
"Yote was a family favorite from
the moment of his appearance In the
house. The fear he showed at first
subsidized quickly and he became as
playful and affectionate as any do
nestle puppy Mutual affection be-
tween him and the baby developed at
once and strengthened With the
growth and strength OF both.
at was n year almost to a day
from the time of his capture that the
episode occurred which now Is
marked by the memorial that excited
your curiosity. Vote had attained
his full growth. think he was the
handsomest dog. in physical proper.
tions, that I ever saw. The average
coyote would readily be mistaken foi
a domestic dog OF the pointer class
being similar In size and build. though
differing In color. Vote was larger
and stronger than most OF his kind
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-03
Striking Ignorance.

II was visiting day at the kinde
garten. and the young teacher W
proud of her little pupils as tn
went through their drills and exc
cises, and teamed with pleasure
the appreciation shown by the VII
tors, who applauded generously. Tn
came the lesson, and the teacher q
nounced the subject.
Children" she said. to-day '
are going to learn about the cat. a.
l want you to tell me what you knc
about IL. Tommy, how many lie
has the cat?"
-Four" replied Tommy. proud
conscious OF rectitude.
"Yes, and. Daisy, what else d
the cat?"
CLAWS an TAIL" murmured Dai
shyly.
Various other portions OF fell
anatomy were ascertained, a
finally the instructress turned to q
OF the latest acquisitions OF the k
dergarten, and said, sweetly:
Now. Mary. can you tell
whether the cat has fur or feathers
With scorn and contempt. ming
with a vast surprise, Mary said:
Gee. teacher. Amt you never 81
a cat?"
And the lesson came to an abr
end.-School Board Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-03
Smoking and the Church.

DR.. Campbell Morgan has created
a sensation at the NorthfeId confer
ence by openly processing his love Of
a good cigar, but some Of his critics
might remember that smoking in
church was prevalent in this coun-
try at the beginning OF the seven
teenth century. In Wales it was In
dulged in so late as 1850. Readers
of The Heart OF Midlothian" will re-
member how Duncan, of Knockdun-
der when at worship. filled his pipe.
lighted it with the asa5%apce Of his
pistol hint, .firing the whole Of the
compos;" Notwithstanding the anger
6f David Deans. And TO this day
smoking in church is practiced by the
Dutch.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-03

|
Winchester. | blazed away and was
rewarded by a yelp quite different
from the decoy kind, indicating that
/ had hit the mark.
'As | hurried out 10 see what exc
cutlOn had been done the nearly full
moon was just peeping above the hor-
! lion, down the valley, partly lighting
/ up my surroundings. From a short
distance in the opposite direction to
| the one | was going came a mournful
wall. evidently the voice OF a mate or
companion OF the one my bullet had
struck "A pathetic Response to the
cry OF the victim
In a thickct OF sagebrush 7 sud-
denly came upon a sight that never
can forget. II was n dying female
coyote and two puppies. The young
ones. apparently near weaving age,
and hence able to take early lessons
In the acquisition OF poultry, were
nesting close TO the mothers head.
Four little paws were about the old
ones neck, two little tongues Tapped
her face, and the saddeBt and most
pitiful low wall came from two little
throats,
THE youngsters were so absorbed
with their grief that they failed to
notice my approach. When the eyes
OF the mother turned upon me, how
ever, there was an instant expression
OF fright and an effort 20 rise. But
the effort was hopeless. The shot
was fatal ana she was dying,
How / wished at that moment
that my aim had missed, Evidently
realizing that she was dying, the look
of fright suddenly disappeared and
her big brown eyes assumed an ex-
preston that | have eainIy tried 10
blot from memory in the seventeen
years that since have passed. I never
have witnessed SO pitifuI a sight
The poor creature. as she looked
from me to- her puppies. seemed to !
be making n mute appeal to me to !
spare her little ones
"Of course" continued the ranch
er. after minutes pause. "ail that
will strike you as being sentimental
gush wasted on prowling coyote
that had got its deserts. Bat you will
remember that the coyote IS simply
cousin OF mans best friend, as indi-
Gated by its technical name, 'canas
latrans.'
"Thc end soon came. The big
brown eyes, with their memory
expression OF appeal.
dropped and lost their lustre. A
spasmodic movement OF tho chest. a
OF the limbs and the
coyote puppies were mothcrless.
''At that moment. foolish as il may
seem TO you, determined to comply
with what / interpreted as tho mute
appeal OF the dying mother The
puppies were so intent in maufestine
their grief that I had no difficulty i'm
capturing both and returning with
them 30 the house.
"Weu, TO shorten tho story, the
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-03
A NILE TRAGEDY.
A melancholy crocodile

A melancholy crocodile
Once ived-to be exact
just where the unsuspecting Nle
Falls down cataract.
As mid the ruins sad he crept,
And thought of ages dead,
That highly cultured reptile wept,
But the Egyptians said:
"CrocOdile's tears,
Crocodiles tears
Such grief, We ali know, Is not what 10
appears,
SO take them all back,
You saurian quack,
We've nothing but jeers for crocodle's
But genuine were the tears he'd pour 4
As on the mud he sat; :.
Ee really pined for tempted shore
And hieroglyphic chat; q.
lie yearned FOR Pharaoh and the rest:
The Sacred Bull he missed;
Yet this is how the crowd addressed
That Egyptologist: Il.
"Crocodile's tearsl s-.r-f
Crocodile's tears!
We know they're concealing the sliest of
Pray, do not aspire
To be jeremiah,
We've nothing but sneers for croeodile's
tears"
Each day he watched, with mournful
sigh,
The tourist steamers trim;
Each day the "Thebes Express" went by,
And almost finished him.
But once-oh, shame on Pharaoh's KIM
Upon some tombs he read:
For sale-hne mummies -cheap-steo
in"
Next day the people said;. ..a q. !.
"Crocodile's tears!
Crocodile's tears!
de drowned in a torrent of them, it ao-
pears.
No longer his eyes
VIII make the Nile rise,
lie stood without peers for crocodile's
tears"
Thomas r. Ybarra. in The Circle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-03

ming eyes were turned fondly upon
her as she was allowed to lay her
face upon his head. Then with a
final effort poor Vote gently licked
baby's cheek. just once. What seemed
almost like a smile appeared on his
face. his eyes became CLASSY, his head
dropped. there was convulsive mo-
ment and Vote was gone.
And now" said the rancher, as
he touched his eyes with his hand
kerchief. you have the story OF the
strange memorial. You also have
the reason why from the date OF that
episode until this time have never
drawn bead on a coyote. From
the Indiana Farmer.