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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
SHERIFF Ship IS
SERVING JAIL
SENTENCE
Contempt of Court is Charged
tennessee Officials
CONFEDERATE ARMY We FERAN
Involved With Five Other Men in
Lynehing of Alleged Negro
Ravisher

Washington, Nov. 16.-For the sec
ond time in the history of this coun-
try the Supreme Court of the United
STATES yesterday had prisoners before
its bar and sentenced them for con-
tempt For the first time in Aneri-
can history six men are in prison for
contempt of the Supreme Couit and
for the first time, too the Fedora.
Government has placed men behind
the bars as an outcome of the lynch
ing of negro.
The prisoners were the defendants
in the famous Shipp case, in which,
after stay of proceedings had heen
granted by Supreme Court Justice,
Ed. Johnson, a negro convicted of
criminal assault, was taken from the
Jail at Chattanooga, Tenn, and lynch
ed without steps having been taken
by the sheriff or the jailer to prevent
the lynching and carry out the or lei
of the court.
There were six defendants-the
sheriff. the jailer and four citizens
Three of them were sentenced to
ninety days imprisonment in the jail
of the District of Columbia and three
of them to sixty days in the same
place. The three who received the
heavier penalty are Joseph f. Shipp,
former Sheriff at Chattanooga; !.uth-
er Williams, a Chattanooga saloon
keeper, and Nick Nolan, also Chat
tanooga saloon keeper. The three
who received the sixty days sentence
are jeremiah Gibson, the jailer
Henry Padgett, and William Mayse,
both carpenters.
The former sheriff, who received
the heavier sentence with the two
saloon men who were charged with
participation in the work leadins up
to the lynching, is about 70 years of
age and was a Confederate soldier.
The six prisoners were called to
the bar Immediately following the
converting of the court They are all
old men, and one of them, Henry Pad
gett, quite broke down when sentence
was pronounced. He covered his
face with his hands. and stepping be-
hind the line of the waiting compan-
ions wiped tears from his eyes with
a handkerchief His step was UNI
certain as he left the room, support
ed by court official, though the FIVE
other betrayed no emotion,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
LAST CHANCE FOR
BURIED MINERS
IS GONE
Fire Starts Again at Cherry,
Ill.,, and All Hope Abandoned
800 COFFINS ARE READY
Estimated That Great Disaster Has
Made a Thousand Children
Fatherless

Cherry, ILL.,, Nov. I6.-The three
hundred or more miners who were en-
tombed in the st. Paul coal mine by
last Saturdays fire are dead. Some
of the bodies lie buried beneath thoLs
ands of tons OF earth which caved in
upon them, and it is doubtful whether
many of the bodies can ever be re
covered This was the opinion ex
pressed last night when the rescue
work was temporarily abandoned
Fires in the mine, which broke out
with renewed fierceness yesterday
made further descents by rescuers
impossible. Fans employed in an eff
fort to carry fresh air and life down
to the imprisoned men served only to
enliven some embers which sprang
into flames. Soon the heat and smoke
made it necessary again to seal the
mouth of the hosting shaft and at
night the men down there, whatever
their condition, are locked in as eff
fectively as in a dungeon.
An official roll call of the widows
and fatherless children to whom char
ity is to be extended was started last
night. The work was difficult be-
cause of the confusion and the hys-
terical condition of the women.
Some of the women, with three or
four small children Juggling at their
skirts, roamed over the fields all day
crying out the names of brothers or
husbands or sons. Many when ques-
toned for data for the roll call we're
so incoherent as to be unable to tell
who they were or for whom they
were searching.
The charity work is in charge of
Duncan Mcdonald. President of Dis
trict No. u, United Mine Workers;
Edwin Perry, Secretary and Treasur-
err of the Uniter Mine Workers of
America e. p Bicknell, Director of
the National Red Cross, and Prof.
Graham Taylor of the State Mine In
vestigation Committee.
Roughly estimated Mr.. Mcdonald
said, there would be 1000 fatherless
children and 200 widows. All of these
have no provisions for the future.
For each death the State Miners I'm
ion will pay $3.50 in death benefits.
In addition, this same organization
will contribute for general distribu-
ton $4,000 and the National Union
will give like amount.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
NEW TELEPHONE MANAGER
w. E. GriswoId Of Aver, Mass, Takes
Local Exchange.

w. e. Griswold, formerly manager
of the Aver exchange of the New Eng
land Telephone Co, has taken charge
of the local telephone exchange and
the attached exchanges at Arlington
and Manchester succeeding w E.
Brooks of Pittsfield temporary man
ager, will return to his old work
in the contract department in the
western district at once.
Mr.. Griswold is a telephone man oil
experience and ability and has been
for the past Is months the manager
of the Aver exchange. For Az years
previous he was in the contract de-
partment in the northern district.
Mr.. Brooks succeeded November
Manager L. E. Storey who was trans
ferred to the plant department in
North Adams.
Manager II. r. Hughes of the west
ern district was in town yesterday
with the new manager. Manager
Griswold is married and will remove
his family to this village in the
spring.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
NINE. srEINHEIL ACQUITTED
Sensational Murder Trial Comes to a
Close.

Paris, Nov. 1.-THE acquittal Of
Madame Margherita Steinhel of the
murder of her husband, Adolph Stein
he'll, noted painter and her step
mother Madame Japy is still the
leading topic of discussion in Paris.
The verdict was rendered after two
and one-half hours deliberation, dur
ing which the jury thrice summoned
the president of the court for explain
ations, thus proving that the original
maiority was for conviction.
To some degree sentiment and Ii
stuffy, crowded courtroom favored the
prisoner, and the delay caused much
apprehension. With the first appear
ance of the jury, however, several OF
whom were smiling, an indicative feel
ing of acquittal rushed through the
courtroom.
When the judge asked Madame
Steinheil if she had anything to say
she made no reply Tears streamed
from many eyes and minute later
as the jury retired, republican guards
gently lifted the limp figure and car
ried it fainting from the courtroom.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
MRS. SARAH MAYNARD
Widow of Former 5enningtonian
Passes Away in Wisconsin.

Widow of Former 8enningtonian
Passes Away in Wisconsin.
Mrs. Sarah j. Maynard died at her
home in Westfeld, Wisconsin, Nov.
4th aged rs years. Her maiden nam.
was Sarah J. Watson and her home
in earlier years was with her sister
Mrs. Benjamin Swan of this town ano
at whose residence she was married
to Ephram B. Maynard of Bennington.
Shortly after her marriage she re
moved to his home in Bennington re
siding there until 1868 when she with
her family moved to Wisconsin re-
siding there until her decease. MI.
Maynard died in 1888. She is surviy-
ed by five sons and two daughters.
OF a quiet and reserved nature she
patiently met all chances ana
changes and leaves to her family the
previous legacy of an active industri-
Gus life guided by the mere principles
of truth and integrity from which she
never sweTved. The sympathies OF
many relatives here are with her
family in their bereavement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
DEDICATION SERVICES
Methodist Society to Observe Com
pIetion of New Church

The following is a program of the
services in the Methodist church next
week. The dedication services to be
held eight days, beginning November
81.
Sunday Love Feast conducted by
the district superintendent. Baptism
of children and reception of members
at 1890.
Sacrament of the Lords supper at
IL o'clock.
The Sunday school session with
special music and address at 11.4O.
$3.50 p. M, Junior League meeting
addressed by Rev. S. w. Irwin OF
North Adams.
o'clock. Senior Epworth League;
address by j. w. Engel of Troy.
I o'clock, preaching service with
sermon by Rev P. L. Dow of Kut-
land.
Monday evening at 1880, Reminis-
cence service. addresses by former
pastors.
Tuesday afternoon sermon by Bish-
CD Berry and dedication of the churcn
at $3.50. Supper to follow for all de-
string it at 5;45 to GAS.
At 1880 the bishop will address the
young peoples society.
Wednesday evening the principai
address will be given by Rev. John II.
Coleman, d. D., of Albany,
Thursday evening the Union
Thanksgiving service for all the
churches held at 1880, Rev. F. L.
Decker of Saratoga will preach the
sermon.
Friday evening the choir will give
an organ recital. The organ is IN me
condition and they will make spec
ial feature of this event,
Sunday will be the great climax OF
the week in a sermon in the morning
by Rev. Thomas Nicholson d. d., OF
New York City and another in the eve
ming by him followed by the final SER
vice of conservation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
" CANNON MUST BE CRAZY"
This is the View Held BY Herman
Rdder of New York.

New York, Nov. 16.-Herman Rid
der, of the New York Stats Zeitune
having had his attention called to a
statement attributed to Speaker Can
non to the effect that Mr.. Ridder
promised Mr.. Cannon the support OIL
certain prominent New York news
papers including his own, in the nat
ional campaign, provided he would
see that the duty on wood pulp was
removed said, "The story is absolute
ly false and ridiculous. Cannon must
be crazy to make such an absurd
statement did not pledge him the
support even of my own paper and
never talked with him about securing
newspaper support in any shape or
manner"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
SALE AND FAIR
Congregational Church ParIors Wed
nesday Afternoon and Evening

So many inquiries regarding the
mystery sale, to be carried on as one
of the features of the great sale at
the Congregational church parlors to-
morrow, Wednesday afternoon and
evening, having been made since the
announcement of yesterday it is
deemed best by the management of
the fair to give this public notice that
no facts regarding this special depart
ment will be given out in advance.
The only way to acquire the desir
ed information is to come and see. A
fortune teller from foreign parts will
arrive in an ocean liner which will
dock at Benton's pond tomorrow
morning, so if you are curious as to
what the future has in store for you,
come and cross her palm with small
piece of silver and witness her won
derful occult power.
In the meantime, you will have an
opportunity to inspect the most won
derful display of fancy articles ever
shown in Bennington, at least, so they
say
Indian baskets, home made candy,-
articles of household use and refresh
ments consisting of ice cream and
cake and afternoon tea, also served in
the evening.
Come at two o'clock in the after
noon and stay until the lights go out.
No fee for admission will be charg
ed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
WEST PlTTsFIELD PROTEST
Citizens Want Trolley Built at
Once.

Pittsfield, Nov. 16.-Residents of
West Pittsfeld object to any extern
sion of time for the Pittsfield Street
Railway Co. to build to the New York
state line Some of them met Satur-
day at the Shakers and organized a
committee to meet the aldermen.
The Shakers of West Pittsfield are
interested and all of them, both broth
ers and sisters, have signed the pro-
test. 1t is said in West Pittsfield
that the present franchise expires
Dec 18th. They have decided to APP
pear before the aldermen when the ex
tension petition comes before the
council.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16


Toronto, Nov. 16-Just as the CON
vention OF the American Federation
of Labor was about to adjourn for the
day a telegram was received from
Washington announcing that the stay
asked for by the attorneys for Presi-
dent Gompers. Vice-President Nit
chell, and Secretary Morrison, in the
proceedings against them for con
tempt of court had been denied by
the Court of Appeals of the District
of Columbia. President Gompers was
plainly surprised, and as he read the
message to the convention the dele
gates sat in silence as though da2ed
by the courts action
Many OF the delegates have ex
pressed disapproval of the law sug-
gested by the Central Labor Union
of Philadelphia that a two weeks
general strike be ordered as a protest
against the contempt imprisonments
the strike 10 begin the day the lead
ers go to Jail.
Mr.. Gompers, himself declined to
discuss the suggestion. Vice Presi-
dent John Mitchell, however, ex-
pressed the opinion that the action
proposed would not have the effect
contemplated. The attitude of organ
lied labor with reference to the sen
fences imposed upon the Federation
officers was, he said. already we'll
known.
Il do not think that the officers of
international unions or the delegates
to this convention would favor such
strike as is proposed by our good
friends in Philadelphia" said Mr.. Nit
chell.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
TO FIGHT STEEL TRUST
Federation of Labor Recommends
Aggressive Campaign.

Toronto, Ont, Nov. 16.-With
an unanimous chorus, of Eyes" the
American Federation of Labor yester-
day adopted a resolution declaring
the U. S. Steel Corporation to be
the most formidable and agrees
sive enemy" which the organized
labor movement has to contend and
recommending the forming of plan
of ways and means for making a
fight against that corporation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
STAY OF SENTENCE
DEN|EOTOI
OFFICIALS
Decision of Washington Court
Heard at Toronto
RESuLTiSGENERAL SURPRISE
Plan of General Strike il Leaders Go
to Prison Not Popular at
Convention

Washington. Nov. 16.-!The Court
of Appeals of the District of Columbia
yesterday denied an application made
by counsel for Samuel Gompers, John
Mitchell and Frank Morrison of tie
American Federation of Labor. SEN
fenced to Jail for contempt for stay
in the issuance of the mandate to the
Supreme Court of the District of Co.
mmbia until Jan. 2, 1910. Unless no
tice of an appeal is given before next
Friday night the mandate will be
handed down next Saturday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
NO VERDICT IN EDDY TRIAL
Jury Came in This Morning for In
structions and Is Still Out

The trial of Robert Eddy of Wal
lingford, charged with the murder of
Miss Mary Jane Johnson of that town,
came to an end late yesterday after
noon when the case was given to the
jury.
The jury came in this morning and
asked for certain evidence and a map
of the scene of the crime At that
time it was stated that the jurors
stood to but whether for acquittal
or conviction could not be learned
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
STOCK QUOTATIONS

Noon Quotations from J. r WilIIston
& Co., 20 Bennington Security Co
The following noon quotations were
received today by the Bennington Sc
curity company from j. r. Williston
& Co. OF New York by special wire:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
FLASH LIGHTS.

The fancier the bathing suit. the
less the girl cares about swimming.
Don't keep grieving cause it's fly
time; smile. it's also cherry-pie time
Now then, If some one will only get
up five-feet of monograph records,
perhaps, fiat-life will be more endur
able.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
BEAR KILLED IN ARLINGTON
Bruin Weighed 800 and Was Shot
West of Village

William S. Hayden of Arlington
shot black bear that weighed 9O1
pounds west of East Arlington last
Thursday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-16
WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities for This Section for the
Next "a Hours
For eastern New York and Western
Vermont rain and warmer tonight.
Wednesday rain, colder in west por-
ton.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24

The enemies OF the primary are
getting II some hard work Just now
They declare that i is so expensive
that poor man cannot run for Of
ice. Yet none OF the present can
d.6s'es confess 70 possessing very
large bank accounts. TIE men that
are bowling down the primary forge,
,hst 'here is q isw tia, forbids COZ
Porauons CT individuals from spend
ing money II behalf OF candidates
Really that is TIE law the old-une
politician wants repealed and ne
mas il confused with the primary.
RePea. that law and you may have
any Ole way 70 name the candidate
Expenses would be ne, II the Ole
way, Tor which favor the successful
candidate would reoiProcste as Il
the CD way. As a. investment i
VII pay Virginia 70 legalize prima
res and pay Ire aetna. expenses G
coz Quoting them.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
Bacon News Budget

Bacon. Va. June 23-Mr. Frank
BALDWIN. Of Greenspring farm. spen,
Sunday a. Mr. Poulson's. York
county.
Capt. lutte IS II New York City
looking after his property.
NJ. Thomas Robinson and family.
OF Five Forks. spent Sunday with
Mt. John Wa.uiP.
NJ. 4. W. Kitchens and wife. OF
Williamsburg. spent Sunday or the
James r;ver the guests Of his father.
w. S Kitchens.
Nj John Mickey. OF New York.
is on visit 70 ais sister. Mrs. Tuttel
OF Glass Point.
Mr.. Ira G. Short IS loading &
schooner with lumber this week for
TIE Baltimore market.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
not commonwealth Of has beens"
and theorists.

II was our pleasure to hear a dis
course recently on Moral Courage.
Il requires moral courage of the
highest order for one TO oppose a
personal friend for nomination or
election 70 public office when one
feels that that friend is not suited to
The duties OF the office. We want
TO warn our Democratic brethren
that il is political death for the party
TO name incompetent men for office.
The people OF Virginia are on the
verge OF a political revolution. The
spirit OF independence IS abroad il
the land. and unless We as a party
stand tor something and 90 some
thing. and unless we place before
the voters by our primary. men OF
the day. whole men. We are going
down 70 defeat as a party within q
very few years. No longer can We
say. oh. he IS a gallant old soldier. "
Or he IS a tired and true Demo
crat." Il IS good 10 say these
things. but better 70 DC able 70 add
and "a man who IS a true man II
every walk OF lie. a broad minded.
progressive. able. aggressive man.
who VIII De Just 70 al and who car
represent the interests OF our sec
ten. ouT state and our country. AL
that IS big and strong II Virginia IS
not buried in the past Do not &c
that into your head. Il is here to-
dsy Just as i was and ever VIII Dc
Let rs bring i out. II the Demo
cratic party does not co il. some
other party Will. The motto should
DC the best man FOR the position. anc
principle before expediency.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John a. Bechtel.
Mr.. sn6 Mrs. z. II. Ball. Miss
Temple. OF Cincinnati. and Mr.
Frank Armistesd left here last Sat
urdsy on Commodore Balls yacht
Imp" for Clsrenont. They spent
the night there and picked up 6
crowd Sunday and cruised up the
James. returning here Sunday night
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24

Rev. D. T. Merritt is III with fe-
yer Il the Virgins hospital. Rich
mond.
The Democratic committee met
Tue sdsy and called the primary for
naming candidate for sergeant and
the election OF committeeman. for
Aug. :.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24

Mrs. w. w. Bryan. after a two
weeks visit 70 Mrs. J. r. Bellamy.
has returned 70 her home in Char
lotresvIl.e.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
TUCKER FOR GOVERNOR.


found itself since tie opening Of the
present gubernatorial campaign over
which candidate i believed worthy
OF the support OF the Democrats Of
the Peninsula. or first choice hav-
ing withdrawn. We cannot say
that we have given the matter
"prayeTful consideration" because
Il considering the question II detail
We often found ourselves II any
thing but a prayertul mood Bur
We can say that The Gazette has
considered the merits OF the TWO
candidates carefully. and al last
6nds that Harry s. George Tucker.
II is humble opinion. should re-
-e;ve he support O Democrats II
he primary August Str We shall
s.Poo- Tucker tor TIE following
reasons
He IS iess CT TIE politician than
Judge ". Z. Mann. 10 matter how
aores; the distinguished Nouoway
candidate may BE. re has PLAYED
TIE politician last and loose. Firs;.
I, IS WIKI Ire Ant-Ssloo1 League.
secondly. with the peruicious Dem
ocrsuc r.rg. with is headquarters il
ne civ CT Washington. Us aides II
me CIV Of Richmond and satellites
In TIE ot1ce-ho.dirg class through
OF the state. he has aligneo hin
self with the same crowd TIA, has
oeen debating ner and measures &c
ne rank and lie OF me party. r.
Earc-ess OF the good OF EVIL ettects
i might have upon TIE party and
upon TIE welfare OF the state Inc Grs;
.ls-a-1e-t vas paid when re sup
ported z man Tor the Corporation
Commission who was charged with
oe.nE a petty cross roads politician.
+. not worse. Who knows what
me eek i1s.zIneat ~. be- An.
there's TIE rs5 pc
Judge Nam has &c the party
s7uare.y into prohibition. making i
4 political issue il Virginia Our
party IS weaker because he IS Z can
5idate. II ne IS elected We are &c
nave TIE folly OF statewide proh;bi-
ten ard a. that that entails. Those
o. Us VINO believe II strict regulation
OF The liquor traffic, and who be
leve II locsl option. cannot support
arsd.cal Ike Judge Mann.
Ny Tucker IS q local oPuon;st
not q radical. VITA him as COVER
f nor. each county and c.tv VIII con
F rinue 70 settle This question as they
see =. Local se.f-goverrneut is
4 all most OF IS ask. but tire radical.
sentinentsl.sts Will never stop the
agitation Until they ny 2 statewide
election. should Judge Mann win il
tae primary The price OF such ar
election wi Dc Gear one 70 Viz
gina Democracy IN is present cou-
diton.
Tucker las ever been a Iowa
Democrat He IS an ADLER man thar
his opponent Re mas never essay
C 70 serve q railroad corporate:
and the people a. the same moment
He has never voted 70 allow thos'
who ri6e 10 untsxed Pullman cars I,
drink booze" 20 their hearts con
tent. while the common herd has Z
get permission Of TIE conducto
10 take q drink out OF Us own bottle
This IS = small matter &c admit bu
L shows Just where We may e<pec
70 find Judge Msnn's sympathy an,
influence should he become Cover
nor OF Virginia.
We Would advise every voter Z
consider well how be shall Cecid
this question. Vote for the candi
4 date sho IS not subject % the dicts
. non Of leagues. however good the
intentions: a candidate Who owe
[ 10 allegiance to ring. and who Ia
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
FOR CITY SERGEANT.

At the urgent solicitations Of my
friends. have announced myself a can
didste forserReant OF the City Of Will
hAmsbuIg. subject TO the Democratic
Primary.
Very respectfully.
X. (. LAWSON.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24

I hereby announce myself q candidate
for Sergeant q the Citv of Williams.
burg. spbj~ct 90 the action OF tie Demo
crsfic Primary. Your support Is r.
specially solicited. and u nominated ]
viii serve the people faithfully and 10
the best Of my ability.
Very respectfully.
r. D. WILKINS.