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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26

da's officers did the best they could
to give assistance. but they were
carrying a large list of immigrants
and as the vessel was in the eondi-
ton you might expect from that fact,
they could do but little for the com
fort Of the Republic passengers.
The report given out In the morn
ing that help had been reached by
wireless and that relief ships would
be sent proved true, for s O'Clock
In the evening the fog whistles of re-
lief vessels were heard, and within
a short time the Baltic reached us.
Then La Lorraine came in sight.
The work Of taking OF the pas
sengers from the Florida began about
1890 p. m. and by the next morning
we were all safe on board the Baltic.
All were transferred, including the
Storage passengers on the Florida.
The Italian vessel was found to be
seriously wounded, and the fore part
was settling When the transfer was
going on some Of the Florida pas
ssngers fought to get to the boats
first. Some tive or three drew knives
but they were driven back n short
order.
W. J. Mooney OF Langdon. N. D..
who. with his. wife, occupied State
room rs. on the saloon deck. was lit
orally torn TO pieces It was said, and
1t is presumed that his remains went
down with the steamer. Mrs. Mooney
who occupied berth on the opposite
side OF the room escaped miraculous
ly. In the crash of timbers when the
blow cut into the Republics side, the
crushed woodwork formed an arch
over her, saving her from injury.
Mrs. Lynch OF Boston was killed In
the collision and several others were
injured.
Mrs. NJ. F. Murphy Of Grand Forks
n. D., who. with her husband, &C.
cupied the stateroom next to that oc-
cupied by the MONEYS, was badly
injured, her right leg being broken
In three places, and she also sus-
tanned a deep cut in her side. She
was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital.
Mr.. Murphy was slightly cut and
bruised, but his injuries are not seri-
GUS.
THE passengers lost their baggage
and landed in New York with just
enough to cover them. The officers
and crew OF the Republic acted well
and did their duty. The only case OF
panic OF which / heard was aft,
where the steerage passengers were
In the first excitement some OF them
ran to the boats and attempted to
get into them. They were working
in frantic haste to save themselves
when an officer appeared with a
revolver and ordered them back
They were cowed and then went
back. After that there was no fur
Their trouble.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26
6UcHANAN-sMiTH
Well Known Couple Married Monday
Afternoon.

AIIcFNOON.
The marriage of Miss Phylena Ag-
mes Smith TO DR.. Charles Stephen Blu
chanan was solemnized at the home
OF the brides mother, Mrs. Fannie D.
Smith on Union street Monday after
noon at o'clock Rev. George S.
Mills, pastor OF the Second Congrega-
tional church, performed the cere-
mony. There we're no attendants.
The bride wore a travelling suit of
blue. Immediately after the cere-
mony a reception was held at the
brides home at which only near rel
atives OF the married couple we're
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buchanan left on the
7:40 train last night for a wedding
trip to Washington, d. c. They will
be at home to their many friends at
800 Main street after April first.
The bride is we'll known and es-
Unable young lady and has a host OF
friends who have rendered their hear
ty congratulations. She was gradu
ate OF the local high school In the
class OF 1900. The groom is native
Of Troy. He is a graduate of the Uni
servity OF Vermont Medical college
and was for two years house physician
at the Samaritan hospital In Troy
Over three years ago he came to this
town and on account Of his recognized
ability and attention to his work, has
since built up large practice in this
vicinity.
They were the recipients OF many
gifts consisting OF cut glass, silver, lin
en- and money, testifying to the esteem
in which they are held among theil
many friends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26
Simple Remedy for La erIpps

Hacking la grippe coughs that may
develop into pneumonia over night are
quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar. The sore and infiamed lungs are
healed and strengthened and dan
gerous condition is quickly averted.
Take only Foley's Honey and Tar in
the yellow package.-Quinlan's Phar-
macy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26
CATHOLICS TO TAKE PART
viii Make Pilgrimage to Isle LaMotte
During ChampIain Tercentenary

Albany, Jan. PA pilgrimage Of
the Roman Catholic diocesan and par
ochial organization in the adjacent ter
ritory will be made next July to st.
AIMS chapel on Isle IaMotte. The
pilgrimage will be in connection with
the discovery of Lake Champlain. The
Isle LaMotte is the site of the first
chapel and scene OF the first mass
said in the northen section of the Uni
ted States. The site has been in
possession OF the diocese OF Burling
ton since 1892
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26

the motion was carried and the Sen
ate adjourned
The Senate, in the eye OF the
House, has been holding this increas-
ed pay bill for the members of the
general assembly, Of which a MAORI
ty OF the members of the House are
In favor, as a sort of cudgel over the
House to make the House pass GER
tain measures that the Senate de-
sires, and so now several members of
the House think they have a hold on
the Senate by having the resolution
10 adjourn on Tuesday morning on
he speakers desk. This joint reso-
luton, which originally called for ad-
journment last Saturday was ordered
to lie in the Senate, then called up
again and amended so that adjourn
ment take place Tuesday morning at
5 o'clock. The House ordered the
resolution to lie, and how 1t is threat
ened that If the salary bill is not act
ed upon by he Senate, the House will
go to work and adjourn on Tuesday
by calling up the adjournment resolu
ton and adopting it as the Senate
amended it.
After the adjournment of the Sen
ate today, Senators Cory and Lewis
met in the corridor and again eX-
changed words over the bill, the
feeling not having abated meanwhile.
Then Senator Cory rushed to the
telephone and called up Senator Glib
son and the long-distance phone at
Brattleboro.
DO you intend to come back to
Montpelier. Senator Gibson?" was
the nature of Senator Corry's ques-
ton first.
81 have not made up my mind"
came the response.
Then do you object to having the
increased pay bill come up this af-
ternoon?" Cory again quizzed
81 have no objection" declared the
senator on the Brattleboro end oil the
phone.
Accordingly, II is probable that
the bill will be acted on in the Sen
ate this afternoon.
The Senate on Saturday afternoon
refused to concur In the trustee pro
cess proposal Of amendment by the
House. The bill was a compromise
measure as 1t came into the House,
but there il was amended back to the
original $40 exemption, which the
Senate ong time ago refused to
pass
The Senate also refused to pass
the bill providing that licensees pur-
chase their liquors Of holders OF the
fourth class license in this state
The DeBoer and Davis public utility
bills we're refused third reading
in the House on Saturday, as o bill
covering the subject has already
been passed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26
DEATH OF W. L. GIBSON
Londonderry Man a Victim Of Pneu-
monia at Age Of IS Years

Brattleboro Jan. 26.-W. l.. Glib
son, aged 60, father OF Senator Ernest
Gibson of Brattleboro, died at his
home in Londonderry Saturday after
a weeks illness with pneumonia.
Senator Gibson was with him
having been summoned from the Leg
islature Mr. Gibson was promi-
nent in his town and had held num-
erous town Offices. He was also
prominent in the grange, having been
master of Wantastiquet grange and
of the Pomona in Londonderry. He
was president of the West River Val
ley fair, He was an active supporter
of the Congregational church. He
leaves besides his wife, two daugh.
ters, Mrs. Roy l.. Rounds and Miss
Marion l.. Gibson Of Londonderry
and one son, Judge f. w Gibson OF
the Brattleboro Municipal court
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26

CoRDELIA:
Cold Medal Flour u cheapest-it's bert
too-more leaves to the sack. EuPHnnA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26
MIX-UP OVER LOG
ROADS ENDS IN
SHOOTING
Stratton Youth Has Rifle Bull
let in Leg
CHARLES STILES IS HELD
Claims Weapon Was Discharged ASsl-
dOntsIly During seufris over
Right Of Way.

Brattleboro, Jan. 26.-The small
town of Stratton, "a miles from here
on the West River railroad, was the
scene of a serious shooting accident
Sunday morning and Charles Stiles.
aged 80 years, a prosperous farmer, is
held by the authorities pending the ar
rival of States Attorney Williams and
Deputy Sheriff Daniel p. Thompson of
Bellows Falls.
The trouble arose over a disputed
right of way, through logging road
over the Stiles farm, between the far
mer and two boys living on the next
farm, Clarence and Charles Fisher, II
and l6 years old. They had been us
ing the road since last fall in hauling
logs and recently Stiles obstructed the
road by telling trees across 1t.
Sunday morning the Fisher boys on
advice of attorneys started to remove
the distractions and Stiles armed
with rifle told them to stop or he
would shoot. He pushed the older
boy over a log when the younger boy
sprang upon him and in the scufiie the
Stiles rife was discharged, the bullet
entering Clarence Fishers leg Stiles
gave himself up to the grand juror
who notified the state authorities.
Fisher is expected to recover.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26
FERRY TO LEAVE
Understood that Pittsfied Pitcher
viii join League Club

II has been stated on good authority
that Jack" Ferry, the Pitts1eld pit
cher who is well known 10 the follow
els of baseball here, has decided to
take a shot at big league ball this com
Ing spring Ferry received several
officers to get out in fast company last
season, but he was persuaded by his
brother, ICY" Ferry, manager of the
Pittsfield club to stay at home. Ii is
believed that young Ferry has at last
decided not to follow his brothers ad-
wise longer and the early spring will
md him on the southern trip with
some one Of the minor league teams.
CoRDELIA:
fnn-rnnra lnaYAa To the sack. ENPHENlA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-26

II you will take Foley's OriRs IRxa-
tive until the bowels become regular
you will not have to take purgatives
constantly, as Foley's Orino Laxative
positively cures chronic constipation
and sluggish liver. Pleasant 10 take.
-Oulnlan'H PharuA0y.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

ne leaned forward eagerly. "But I'm looking at you now, and like looking at you. I like what you've done for me"
 ''Oh, that was nothing, MT. Haines," she exclaimed airily, her intuition tell Ing her of her sway over the man.
 "Nothingw he exclaimed. well, it's more than any one ever did for me be fore. I've known lots of girls
 "I don't doubt that. MT. Haines," Hope interjected, with a light laugh.
 "Yes. say I've known lots of girls, but there's never been one who showed herself such a true friend as you have been. There's never been any one who believed in me this way when I was practically down and out"
 Perhaps you've never been down and out before, Mir. Haines, so they never had a chance to show whether they believed in you or not"
 That may be one reason" he an- swered. 'I wonder why"-he paused "I wonder why your sister Carolina did not believe in me-"
 You were quite fond of her, weren't your the girl began, then stopped and turned away her head.
 Haines gazed curiously at Hope.
 II was, yes. I even thought I loved her, but I soon saw my mistake. It wasn't love. It was only kind of
 Suddenly pausing, Bud Haines shot swift glance at the girl
 What wonderful hair you have, Miss Hope"
 The girl smiled invitingly.
 Think so?"
 Yes" he declared earnestly. "I know so. I never noticed it before, but I guess lots of fellows down il Mississippi have"
 Hopes tantaliZing smile worried him i "I hope you are not secretly engaged tooI' he exclaimed.
 'No, oh, nop' she answered quickly before she thought.
 "Or in lover" he asked seriously.
 Haines had stood up and was now leaning intently over the table. He realized the difference between the feeling he had had for Carolina and the tender emotion that thrilled hina as he thought of the sweet girl before him. This time be knew he was not mistaken. He knew that he truly loved Hope Langdon.
 "Or in love?" he asked again, anx- ious at her silence.
 Hope looked at him slowly. A faint ! blush illumined her face.
 "Oh. don't let's talk about me-" she exclaimed.
 But I want to talk about you," he cried. "I don't want to talk about any thing else I must talk about you, and
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

ator Langdon entirely declines to re ceive you"
 . q don't trust anything you say, Congressman Norton, and I may say also that recognize no right of yours to interfere in any affair between me and the Langdon family"
 Perhaps I can explain my right, MT. Haines," Norton said coolly, step ping beside Carolina. ,''I have just had the pleasure of announcing to Miss Hope Georgia Langdon my en- gagement to Miss Carolina Langdon."
 Haines, entirely unprepared for such dcnouement, shot a searching glance at Carolina. She bowed her head in affirmation.
 "So that's why. you tried to ruin mer' he cried. You're both from the same mold" turning from Carolina Langdon to Congressman Norton, then back to the girl.
 They stood facing each other when Randolph Langdon returned. At sight of Bud Haines he started, stopped short a second, then came forward quickly.
 MT Haines, my father has declared that he will not see you, and either you leave this house at once or shall cal t,-e servants"
 Bud looked at young Langdon con- temptuously.
 Yes. 1 think you would need some help" he sneered, feeling in his veins the rush of red blood, the determina- ton in his heart that had few years back carried him through eighty yards of struggling Yale football players to a touchdown.
 The senator's son drew back his arm, but the alert, confident look of the New, Yorker restrained him.
 ''Mr Haines Tn the south gentle men do not make scenes of violence before ladies'"
 The cold rebuze of Carolina cut into the silence.
 Haines stood in perplexity. He did not know what to do or how to get to
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
CHAPTER XIX.

SENATOR LANGDoN LEARNS THE TRUTH. N THEN they were alone Haines
 N faced the senator and spoke w determinedly.
 W 'They told you I was not running straight" he said.
 The senator nodded, and the lines about his mouth deepened.
 "Yes."
 Bud Haines stiffened at the word Every muscle in his body seemed to become rigid as he mentally vowed that he would retaliate against his tra- ducers if 1t cost him his life to do 1t. Hope had informed him only too ac- curately, he now realized. Little did the senator know that what he was now about to hear would give him one of the severest shocks of his life.
 ''They told me you weren't running straight" said Haines deliberately. "Now, neither one of us has been crooked. but somebody else has been, and this r'as the plan to keep us apart"
 Morton told me you were speculat, ing in Altacoola lands" said Langdon.
 Allu NbliDl lOlu llle lIle SdIt DI you" retortcd Bud.
 The senator's face grew very serious.
 But my daughter, Miss Carolina Langdon, confirmed Norton's story"
 Haines here faced the most difficult part of his interview. He hardly knew how to answer. His manhood rebellcd against placing any blame on a wo- man. He revolted at the thought of running a fathers faith in his daugh ter's honesty, especially when that father was the man he most admired, a man for whom he had genuine, deep rooted affection. But 1t was necessary that the words be spoken.
 "I hate to tell you, sir" he said in q low, uncertain voice, "that 1t was your daughter Carolina who made me be- lieve this story told about you and vouched for by your son Randolph"
 Langdon started back aghast. He stared at Haines and knew that he spoke the truth. Then his white head sank pathetically. Tears welled into the eyes of the planter, and this sturdy old fighting man dropped weakly into a chair, sobbing convulslsely, broken in spirit and wearied in body. At length Iaines spoke to his strick en chief
 'I know it hurts," he said. Tt hurt me to have to say it. Don't believe 1t
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

show them all up.
 "Oh, I'll do something" he said grimly. I'm going to make up for lost time. Of course Norton is spec uluting. Who's behind himT"
 Stevens and Peabody, I'm positive" " answered Haines, and behind them is Standard Steel"
 What" exclaimed Langdon, Sic yens ill Il Sy,iGG,e like this. Are you sure? How do you know"
 A Gulf City man who couldn't car ry his liquor gave me some clews, and worked Norton into telling some more," answered the secretary. "Where is Peabody?
 Hes here now"
 Then he hasn't got my letter yet. sent him note ard signed your name, senator, to the effect that the Gulf City claims have been brought before you so strongly that you might vote for Gulf City"
 Langdon was amazed.
 You sent that note," he exclaimed, when you know Altacoola is the only proper place and Gulf City is a mud bank?"
 The newspaper man smiled.
 "Of course" he agreed, "but l had to get rise out of Peabody. This
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

Hopes bosom huttCrcd timorously at the interruption. The man nervous ly stepped forward.
 "I shan't take much of your time, Senator Langdon," he said. There has been a misunderstanding, terri ble mistake. am sure can convince you"
 Senator Langdon hesitated doubtful ly. half turned toward Carolina, Ran dolph and Norton, who had followed him, and again faced Haines.
 Hope pressed her fathers arm and looked up into his face entreatingly. Randolph, observing this, quickly stepped close to the senator's side, saying. q can settle with this Mir. Haines for you"
 Waving his son aside, the senator finally spoke.
 "I reckon there's been too many attending to my business and settling my affairs, Randolph" he said. 'I think for change I'll settle few of my own. All of you children go out and leave me here with MT. Haines."
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

'.No ono has bcltcUcd in mo but you." I'm going to talk whether you want to hear or not. You've believed in me when nobody else believed. You've fought for me when everybody else was fighting against me. You've shown that you think I am honest and worthy of a woman's faith. You fought your own family for me. Nobody has ever done for me what you have, and and''-
 He faltered, full of what he was about to say.
 And you're grateful" she ended.
 He looked her squarely in the eyes as though to fathom her thoughts Then he reached toward the girl and seized both her hands.
 Grateful nothingm he cried. I'm not grateful. Pm in love-in love with you. want you-want you as I never wanted anything or anybody before, and tell you I'm going to have you. Do you hcar?"
 Hope could not hide her agitation. The light in her eyes showed she was all a woman.
 "Oh, nothing in the world could hap pen as quickly as that, MT. Hainesw she protested, with her last attempt at archness.
 ''Nothing could?" he threatened. "In show you
 He advanced quickly around the ta- grasp. Then she paused-and her lover gathered her in his arms.
 Hope, my dear; you are my own," was all he could say as he bent over to kiss the lips that were not refused to him.
 Hope released herself from his fer vcEt GrGcp.
 ''I love you, 1 do love you" she said for6ly. Il believe in you, and father must too. You've got to straightcn this tangle out now, for my sake as we'll as your own. Father will listen."
 "It's all so strange. so wonderful, I can hardly understand It," began Haircs clOwly as he held the girls hands.
 Unknown to beth. the door leading from the hall had opened to admit SenatCr langdCn i&to tho lower end Of the room. Surprised at the sight Of the couple, so seriously intent on each ether. he made q sudden gesture of anger, then, apparently changing his mind, advanced toward them.
 "I believe you want to see me, sir" he said to Haines. "I hope you'll be brief. have very little time to spare from my guests"
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
CHAPTER XVII.
THE coNsP1KAToRs oUTwITTED.

 ~ENATOR LANGDON'S dinners had we'll won popularity in
 Washington. Invitations to 0 them were rarely answered by the sending of regrets" He had brought his old Mississippi cook from the plantation, whose southern dishes had caused the secretary of state him. self to make the senator an offer for the chefs services. "No use bidding for old General Washington" said the senator on that notable occasion. "He wouldn't leave my kitchen, sir. even to accept the presidency itself Why, I couldn't even discharge him if 1 wanted to. tried to let him go once, sir, and the old general made me feel so ashamed of myself that I actually cried, sir
 Peabody and Stevens were the din her guests tonight, as they were to con- fer afterWard with LangdOn and settle on the action of the naval affairs com mittee regarding the naval base. The three, being a majority, could control the action of the committee.
 Senator Peabody had finally post poned leaving for Philadelphia until the midnight train in order to be pres ent, he assured Langdon as the trio entered the library. The girls, Norton and Randolph were left to oversee preparations for the prominent Wash ingtonians invited to attend the musi- cale to be given later in the evening.
 Carolina and Hope Georgia were in distint tl; different mOods-the elder, vivaciOus, elated over the bright out look for her future; the younger, cast down and wearing a worried expres- sion. Norton and Randolph in jubilant spirit tried to cheer her and, failing, re- sorted to taunts about some imaginary love affair.
 The courage of the afternoon, which had enabled her to speak to Haines as she had, was gone; girlish fears now swept over her as to the outcome of the evening. Hahes had not come! Was he really guilty and had promised to come merely to get rid of her? Why was he late? If he did come, would she be able to have her father see him, as she had promised? If she failed. and she might. cho would never see this your% man again.
 If I looked as unhappy as you, Hope, I'd go to bed and not discourage our guests as they arrive" Carolina suggested. Our floral decorations alone for tonight cost $7OO, and the musical program cost over $3,0O0. The most fashionable folks i'll Washington coming-what more could you want, Hope? Isn't 1t perfectly glorious Why"-
 MT. Haines is below, asking to see Senator Langdon," announced a serv- ant, entering.
 "Oh, I knew he'd come! I knew it! 1 knew itv' cried Hope Georgia in pure ecstasy, clapping her hands.
 The three plotters turned on the girl in amaZement; then they stared at each other
 "Mr. Hainesy' calculated Carolina.
 "Hainesr' exclaimed Randolph, hur- riedly leaving the room.
 '"Haines!' sneered Norton. "We can take care of him. The senator won't see him.
 Carolina caught the suggestion.
 '"Tell MT. Haines that Senator Lang