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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28
FRANK B. HOWE. Rditsr and Publish
OUR WASTED WEALTH

This recent talk of attempts by a
group of financiers to get control of
the chief water powers of the country
has attracted renewed attention to
the development of power from the
rapid flowing streams which are so
numerous throughout nearly all sec
tions of the United States.
Right here in Vermont hundreds of
thousands of horse power go to waste
every year. Right here in the county
of Bennington could be developed pro-
badly twenty-five times all the power
that is now used for manufacturing
and traction purposes in the county
and at a cost of from a third TO half
that of steam power.
No one but an expert can even es-
innate the amount of power that
runs away with the melting SHOWS of
winter and the heavy rain storms of
spring that fall down the channels of
our swiftly flowing mountain streams.
The time is coming When this power
will be utilized and the decreasing
coal supply of the world will be con
served for furnishing warmth only.
The new dam on the Connecticut
below Brattleboro is, we believe, fur
nishing power at the price of $25 pei
horse power per year in spite of the
tremendous expense of damming a
big river like the Connecticut and the
long distance that the power mas to
be transmitted. Steam power costs
to generate from $50 to $3.50 per horse
power per year according to the price
of coal and the quantity used. The
continued use of coal for power pro
ducing is useless extravaganza as
well as a destruction OF national
resource that win sometime be need
ed for other purposes.
There is not available here a water
power like that at Vernon, but the
head waters OF the Walloomsac might
we'll furnish all the power now useo
in Bennington and have enough left
to attract here other new business
enough to double the size and wealth
of the town. The rapid fall of the
streams makes the aggregate of pow
er something tremendous There are
storage sites in Bickford Hollow, on
the Dunnville and on the Glastonbury
stream, and biggest of all, at the
head of He'll Hollow where the big
marsh might at comparatively small
expense be changed into an immense
reservoir.
Not only is there opportunity here,
1ut there is also money enough If our |
oca capitalists could be induced to |
invest it at home instead of sending |
{ outside the state. Why don't some
" them try it instead Of using their
wealth to develop towns and proper
les from a thousand to three thous-
md miles away?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28
MARK HISTORIC SPOT
Tablet Dedicated on Twenty Mile
Stream in Cavendish.

Ludlow, Aug. 27.-Thursday after.
noon IN that district of Cavendish
known as Twenty Mile Stream, oc-
lcurred the dedication of a historical
tablet marking an encampment on
the famous military road completed
about. 1860 extending from Crown
point on Lake Cbamplain to Charles
town, n. H., then known as Fort No.
| 4.
Tho uneviling of the tablet was per
formed by the Misses Christine and
Dorothy Bigclow and Bessie Spauld
ing, the great-great- great granddaugh-
tiers of Samuel Ames. who once lived
on the farm where the tablet is erect
ed The historical address was made
by Albin s. Burbank of Proctorville
The Ludlow cornet band furnished
music
Misses Annie Hide and Florence
Spaulding greatgreat gTanddaughters
of Sergt James Hall of the British
army, an early settler in the neiga-
borhood, decorated the tablet For
NAL presentation of the tablet to the
Lucy Fletcher chapter ID, A r. of
Ludlow. which organization will be
III lNS Nditf AOi
lowed, Mrs. Clara Wright Hathorn,
regent of the chapter. making the
speech of acceptance. Further re-
marks were made by Frank l.. Bige-
law, Proctorville, and Hon. Gilbert A.
Davis OF Windsor.
The finds for the occasion were
contributed by sitizens of Cavendlsh
and those whose old-home ties bound
them there rhe arrangements and
plans were due to the labor of Ashton
Spaulding. Among out-of-town
guests were A. NJ. Fletcher of Proc
William Smith of Spring
field. VT, and Ex-Govs William W.
Stickney of Ludlow and Fletcher ID.
proctor of Proctor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28
GERMANY KEEPS RECORD
Balloon Albatross Did Not Make High
est Record Flight

Rome, Aug. 27.-The Italian Aero
nautical society has decided that
Lieut.. Nina wac made an ascension in
the balloon Albatross August 10, did
not beat the worlds record for alti-
tude. 1t seems that the Albatross at
tanned a height of S0,S4O feet instead
of 3S,714 as first announced. The re-
cord consequently is still held by the
German balloon Prussen which as
cended to a height of 36,67S feet.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28
SERMON BEFORE BALL GAMES
Sunday Attendance at Sport Drives
Ministers to Consider New Plan

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Fearing that the
national game, baseball. is making
too great inroad into the attendance
of regular church goers on Sunday,
ministers in Chicago have begun a
movement by which they will go to
ball games for their parishioners.
President Charles w. Murphy, of
the National League teams, and
Charles Comisky. of the White SoX,
have declared they are willing to al
low ministers to preach for a short
time before Sunday games on their
grounds.
other major league managers have
been questioned concerning the mat
ter, and If it's possible ii is intended
to have a regular corps of preachers
of different denomination assigned to
all ball parks where Sunday games
are played.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28
kidney and bladder Diseases

the kidneys, is just as fatal as con-
sumption of the lungs and as it is Ii
able to attack any one when their kid
neys are in a disordered condition,
everyone should watch their kidneys
and keep them healthy. One way to
do this is to keep them healthy. One
way to do this is to keep the stomach
and liver healthy. If either of these
organs are unhealthy the kidneys
soon become affected. Keep your sto-
mach healthy by using Rydale's Stom-
ach Tablets and your liver by Ry-
dale's Liver Tablets and thus prev
ent Bright's Disease. -Shurtlen Phar
macy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28

To the Taxpayers OF The Bennington
Graded school District
A Rate Bill has been placed In my hands for
collection as follows: 20 cents on the dollar on
the Grand List of 1909
hereby demand payment of said taxes and
notify you that will attend at the Bennington
County Savings Bank from o o'clock until 4
o'clock p. IN.
There will be a discount OF 4 per cent. on
above Tax If paid within % days
III, DEWEY, Treasurer.
Bennington, VT, July l, 1909.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28

To the Taxpayers Of the Village OF BEN
Dington:
a Rate Bill has been placed in my hands for
collection IA follows:
65ccnts on the dollar for the Village Tax 20
cents on the dollar for the Highway Tax on
the Grand List of 1909.
/ hereby demand payment of said taxes and
notify you that will attend at the Remington
County Savings Bank from o'clock a. IN I'M
I'll O'Clock y. IN.
There will he a discount of per cent on the
Village Tax IL paid within 90 deys,
@. II. DEWEY, Treasurer.
Bennington, VT, July 1. 1903.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28
WILL AN INCOME COME TO you

as long as you live without care,
thought or expense to yourself or any
one else? An annuity will furnish an
assured income as sure as you live,
as long as you live. Goth year. Nat
lonal Life Insurance Company. Mont
pelier, VT. (Mutual) Earle s.
Kinsley, Agent, Rutland, vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-08-28

To the Taxpayers OF the Town OF Rem
ningtoni

A Rate Bill of the Town Taxes of 1909 has
been placed I'm my hands for collection, us fol-
lows: 90 cents on the dollar for the Town
Tax, 20 cents on the dollar for the Town High
way Tax, 30 cents on the dollar for the Town
District School Tax.
hereby demand payment of said taxes, and
notify you that will attend at the Benning-
ton County Savings Bank from O'Clock a. III.
until O'Clock p. IN. q
There will be discount of per cent. on
Town Tax if paid within 80 days.
c. II. DEWEY, Treasurer.
Bennington, VT, July 1, 1899.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

II was here" he snii aio;td. he
stood n moment. his ha~sss esinrhcd.
.The new life began here's Here. then.
~ where the old life ended. From
where he stood he could see blossom
Ing the yellow lights OF the little city,
I've miles away. He set his shoulders.
whisticd to the small dog thnf nosed
near nv aud set or Mt quick pace
sown the road
Once In the streets he turned UP his
cont collar aud settled the brim OF bis
felt hat more closely over his eyes He
crossed an open square and presently
came to the gate of a Gothic chapel SET
we'll back from the street. Its great
rose window was alight. for on this
evening was 70 be held n memorial
service for the old man whose money
had built the pile. who had died fort
night before In distant sauitarium.
He turned at the sound or wheels,
and the blur shocked itself apart to re.
veal kindly face that looked at him
for an instant framed In the window
OF passing carriage. Inside the car
riage Bishop Ludlow settled back.
with a sigh. "Only face on the pave.
ment." he said 10 his wife. "but II re-
minded me somehow OF Harry Sander.
son"
How strange 1t Is" she said 1.-THE
bishop had no secrets from his wife
never word or sign. and every
thing In his study Just MS he left It.
What can you do, John? 1t Is four
months ago now. and the parish needs
a rector"
He did not reply for moment The
question touched the trouble that was
ever present In his mind
II know he said at length. II may
have failed in my whole duty, but |
haven't known how 10 tell David
Stlres, especially since we heard OF his
illness. had written 20 hlm-the
whole story The Ink was not dry on
the paper when the letter came from
Jessiea telling lis OF bis death.
Behind them as they talked the
man on the pavement was walking on
fevcrishly. the dog following with a
reluctant whine.
At last he came to a wide, dark
lawn set thick with aspens clustering
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
Property For Sale

G God dwelling house on South Me-
pie avenue.
Double dwelling on Swartz street
Two new dwellings On Faulkner ave.
A thrible aud single house on K.
John street.
New dwelling with three acres Of
land near MaIlowe.
New dwelling near Berkeley station
with several acres of land suitable for
trucking purposes.
A fine large building lot on +. John
Street.
4 building lots on High street.
A very desirable building LOT on W :
King street.
A fine wei; improved farm lying
within Z miles OF Martinsburg, good
limestone land and well watered.
A fine farm OF 240 scres-one mie
west OF Handbook, Md, with .geod
buildings 40 acres Of good timber, the
best of orchard land. This is the
cheapest farm today offered on the
real estate market.
Several geod limes,one farms lying
in the county Of Jefferson.
| 2S acres of fine slate land, well i'm
proved and lying within half mile Of
corporation line of Martinsbusg.
A good family carriage, Thrush 4
Slough at a bargain.
Life 4 Fire Insurance.
Poterfield. q Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

"Httgh hos paid ffF at once During
these last few days the impulse to tell
all that she had concealed had been ~.
most irresistible. Now the barrier had
fallen The secret she had repressed SO
long came forth in a rush Of sentences
that left him mute and amazed
81 should have told you before" sire
ended. "but | didn't know-I VAST I
sure She broke down for very Joy
He looked at her with eyes unnat-
urally bright Tell me everything.
Jessicam he said Everything. from
the beginningp
'IIe was young and irresponsible,
Jessica." said the old man. Money at.
ways came SO easily. He didn't realize
what he was doing when be signesl
that draft He has learned lesson out
III the world II won't hurt his career
in the end. for no one but you and |
and one other knows It, Thank God.
If his memory comes back
"Oh, 1t willr' she breathed. I'll must.
That day on the Knob he only needed
the ciewl When | tell him who am
he viii know me. He viii remember II
all. | am sure-stTc Win you let me
bring him to yongg she added softly
Yes he said pressing her hand.
tomorrow. | shalt be stronger then.
She rose and lighted the lamp shad.
ing it from his eyes.
''Do you remember the win. Jessi-
ca" he asked her presently viii
/ drew the day he came back2 You
never knew but ! signed it~-the night
of your wedding Harry Sanderson
was rlght my dear, wasn't he2
Isl now | hadn't signed 1t, Jes-
sica, lie added u must sci II right.
must set 1t right" He watched her
with a smile on his face Il wifi rest
now,v he said. And she adjusted the
pillows and turned the lamp low.
Crossing the room, she stepped through
the long window on To The porch and
stood leaning ON the railing. The
words of the Biblical narrative flashed
through her mind: "And he arose and
came to his father. But when he was
yet a great way OFF his father saw
him and had compassion and ran and
fell on his neck and kissed him" So
Highs father would meet him now
Harry had labored, spured by 4
fierce haste to make requital TILL the
last ounce OF the rich pocket had
been washed and the whole taken 70
the bank in the town no one had
known Of the find. II had repaid tire
forgery and left him handful OF doi-
lars over-enongh TO take bin far
away from the only thing that made
life worth the effort.
A gradual feeling OF apprehension
had come to fessica AN Impression OF
Darkness and chill that affected her
strangely. She stood still, frightened
at the sudden sense Of utter sounds
fessness.
She caught up the lamp and. turning
the wick. approached the bed She
put out her hand and touched the
wasted one on the coverlet. Then a
sobting cry came from her lips.
David Stires was gone. a browning
JOY had goldened his bitterness at the
last moment. and he had gone away
with his sons face In his heart and
the smile of welcome on his lips.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

about white house He hesftated a
moment. then walked slowly up the
broad weed grown garden path to-
ward its porch In the half light the
massive silver door plate stood out
clearly He had known ingtinctiycly
that that house had been a part OF his
life. aud yet tremor caught him as
he read the name Stires The intui-
ton that had bent his steps from the
street. the old stirring Of dead memory
hasi brought him to his past az Ias..
This house had been his home,
He started A man In his shirt
sleeves was standing by half open
side door regarding him narrowly.
Thinking OF buyingf" The query
was good humoredly satIric. "0r may
be just looking the old ranch over with
a view to shakedownp'
The trespasser smiled grimly II
was not the first time he bad seen that
weather beaten face. lyon have CIV
en- up surgery AZ profession. | see"
he said.
The other came nearer. looked at
Nllu III II NuxIitI way iiSH tAhSufsAs
''If Il isn't the cove we picked up on
the railroad track he said. dog and
all. thought you were far down the
coast, where It's warmer. Nothing
much doing with you. eh?"
Nothing much,' answered the man
he addressed. Others might recognize
him as the black sheep. but this non
descript Waterman whom chance had
set here could not. He knew him only
as the dingy vagabond whose broken
head he had bandaged in the box car.
I'm In better luck" went on the
man in shirt sleeves Il struck this
about two months ago as gardener
tirsf, and now I'm kind OF sort OF a
yvatchman- They gave me bunk in
the summer house there'--he jerked
his thumb backward over his shoulder
--s.but know q game worth two or
thar for these cold nights In show
you. | can put you up for the night
he added. III you ike"
The wayfarer shook his head. Il
must get away tonight but I'm much
obliged.
Haven't done anything, have your"
asked his one time companion curl
ouslv. you didn't seem that sort"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

Tie bearded face turned away. I'm
not Naated hy the police. no. but I'm
on The move. and thc sooner take the
trail The better. don't mind night
travel"
You'd ne better for a rest" said the
Waterman. but you're the doctor.
Come In. and we'A have a NIP Of some
thing warm anyhow ="
His guest followed him into a spa
clons hall, scarce conscious OF what he
did. a double doer to the left was
shut. but he nevertheless knew perfect
ly that &he room Il hid bad tall
French window letting on to A garden
where cameliias had once dropped like
blood. The open door 10 tie right LED
TO the library
10 Re Continued. s
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To BE Continued.
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= Satan *
SanderSOn

The name caught her ear. The Little
Paymaster? That was the name on the
trec-on Hugh's claim, At that instant
she thought she heard David Stires
calling She turned and ran quickly up
the long hal. TO his open door
The sight OF his face at first startled
her. for II was held captive OF emotion.
but 1t was an emotion Of joy. not Of
pain. 4 letter flnttered In his grasp
He thrust II into her hands,
"Jessica." he exclaimed. Hugh has
paid II, lie has sent the 5000 inter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

est aoti nriDclpAi.
TO the bank 10
my account"
For n moincat
she stood trHlts.
fixed, The talk
she had uieclnati
ically heard lcalr
cd into sigalii
canoe. and her
mind ran back 10
the hour when
she had left the
draft at the cab
in. She caught
the Old man $
hand and knelf by
his chair. laugh
Ing aud crying
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
Chapter 22

ARK was falling keen
and cool. for frost was
in the air, touching the
fall foliage on the hills
to crimson and amber
and etching delicate
boar tracery on the
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

spIdery framework n the long black
railroad bridge that hung above "the
hole" The warning light from signal
post threw a crimson splash on the
ground. Its green pane cast palIor on
a bearded face turned out over the
gloomy water.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
DR. VANDIvER MARRIED
Takes a Popular Telephone Girl for
 His Wife.

Sunday afternoon at 3:50 Dr. w. C. Vaudiver and Miss Bama Mcdonald were united in mar riage and left on No. 4 for a trip to Kansas City and other north ern points.
 The wedding it seems was a decided surprise to the friends and to many of the relatives who had been kept in the dark regard ing the event.
 Sunday afternoon Dr. Vandi- yer and Miss Mcdonald met at the hoDe of M. Williamson, on Fourth street, where Esquire Hay united them in marriage.
 Dr. Vandiver is one or the best known physicians in Polk county and has taken a prominent part in the affairs of the city, having served as alderman from the First ward several terms.
 His bride IS the daughter of D. D. Mcdonald and very popular young lady. For some time she has been employed as an operator at the Kizer telephone exchange.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
ALDER LEAVES.

Jim Maddox was in Alder Monday on business.
 Ellis Goss of Big Fork was in the city last week.
 Uncle Doc Christenbury was an Alder visitor one day last week.
 Mrs. A. c. Widener and little son made short call at Alder Saturday J. B. Goss is having time finding his pony, which disappeared Satur- day night.
 Prof. Luther Smith passed through Alder Saturday enroute to Mena to attend the institute.
 G. w. Widener received word Saturday from Little Rock that his wife was not expected to live.
 Mir. and Mrs. N. D. Roberts of Dallas visited the formers parents at this place Saturday and Sunday. -S. T. Roberts and Master Lemuel Lofts made flying trip to Black Springs and back Saturday last.
 James Lofts has returned home from Black Springs, where he has been attending high school for sev- eral months.
 Mir. Willers of South Fork was a visitor at the home of R. D. Roberts Saturday and Sunday. He recently came here from Illinois.
 Quite number of people around Alder attended church at Hillside Sunday. Also the burial services of Columbus Ferguson's little child.
 We are requested to announce Ace Reynolds of Snaky Hollow is a candidate for matrimony, running on the independent ticket; only one vote wanted.
 June Bug.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

Mr. Lum nughen left Friday for Asher, Ok.
 Mark Riggin of Mena visited home folks Sunday.
 Miss Leslie Purvis visited her par ents at Board Camp for a few days last week.
 Fred Enbry returned last week from Selfs, Tex. where he had been visiting for some time.
 Fred Strickland, Newton White and Fred Embry are attending the teachers institute at Mena this week.
 Quite number of young people from Midway attended prayer meet ing at the Baptist church Sunday night.
 Children's day at Miller's chapel was a success. A nice program was rendered and large crowd was in attendance.
 The Board Camp and Opal base ball teams played Saturday evening on the Board Camp diamond. Score l3 and l9 in favor of Board Camp.
 Goldenhair.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
ELECTION PROCLAMATION

Pursuant to the proclamation, order and dirt ction of the Gov ernor of the state of Arkansas, l J. w. Cunningham, sheriff of Polk county, Ark hereby pro- clam that there will be a special election held at the various vot- ing precincts of Polk county, Ark, on the lst day of July. 1909, for the purpose of cleo ing one Chief Justice and one Associate Justice of the supreme court of Arkansas, also for the purpose of filing any vacancies that may ex- ist in county or township offices, required by law to be filed by special elections, where appoint ments by the governor have here tofore been made. who shall, when elected, hold their respec- tive offices until the next general election.
 Given under my hand as such sheiriff this 7th day of June, 1909.
 J. W. Cunningham,
 Sheriff.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

of the Camden land office officials of additional proof on their homestead entries. - -
 The Misses Mary, Martha and Malinda Abee of Helen, visited at the home of their sister, Mrs. ]. II. Edwards, Saturday night.
 Several of our neighbors who were charitably inclined. went to the home of Jonathan Beck Thursday and worked out his crop. Mir. Beck and all his fam ilyl have beer. sick with chronic chills.
 The babe of Mir. and Mrs Aaron Ferguson was buried at the Hill- side cemetery Sunday morning. The Rev. MT. Middleton. who conducted the funeral services, spoke words of consolation to the bereayed parents.
 There were services at the Methodist and Baptist churches Sunday. An all day singing was much inioyed by all who partici- pated, and preaching by the pas tor. the Rev. ]. k. Middleton at II o'clock at the Hillside Metho- dist church. The lie Rev. Charles Burnett of Board Camp, delivered an impressive sermon at Sulphur Springs. MT. Burnett held the attention of the congregation and that the sermon was appreciated, was demonstrated by a warm hand shaking. Buster Brown.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
wICKES wAvELETS.

Mrs. William Darwin visited her grandfather and mother Sunday.
 Mrs. Myrtle Brown of Womack Spur contemplates teaching this year.
 William Daniels and family are visiting relatives in distant lands this week.
 Messrs. Redaford and Jenkins vis- ited Felix Roses mine this week and say that it can be successfully mined and shipped to the shelter.
 Russell Thomas. Gilbert and Ebert Jenkins are attending the teachers institute at Mena this week.
 Mir. Mills of DeQueen, formerly of Wickes, was buried at the Dan iels cemetery Sunday. The funeral was attended by large assembly of relatives and friends.
 Work on the new hotel is pro gressing nicely. Ed Beck being the contractor. Aunt Lizzie thinks she will get moved into it this week. Mrs. Bounds is also making improve ments on her hotel.
 Peck's Bad Boy.