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THE BENNINGTON EVENING BANNER 1I NO 282 ENNINGTON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1904 ONE CENT The Legislature Has Refused to Increase the Governor's Salary from $1500 to $2500 This Is the Same Gang that Fooled Away $60,000 for Morrill Hall The Christmas Show is being staged at Drysdale's. in a few more days the curtain will be raised, presenting a brilliant display of useful, sensible, wantable, giveable things amidst the glittering, sparkling setting of Yuletide decorations. Only 13 More Selling 0 Days 0 till Christmas. Better get busy at once about your gift buying. Following I hints are suggestions from stocks that are now at their very best--nothing to be gained by delay--every advantage is favorable to the early buyer.

Hundreds of dozens of the The Christmas daintiest Gowns, Corset Muslin Underwear Covers, Bridal Sets, Mar. guerites and Drawers we have ever shown. The Christmas What more acceptable gift than a handsome Dress Goods Silks dress or waist-length? We have a representative gathering of most desirable fabrics. If first choice is worth someThe Christmas thing in other line it is any Furs doubly valuable when it comes to Furs. The cream of the winter furs is to be found here now -may be a different story next week.

Rugs, Iron Beds, Couches, Cribs, Christmassy Pillows, Blankets, Comtortables, Home Fixings Bed Spreads, Table Cloths, Couch Covers, Portieres, Lace Curtains, Counterpanes, Napkins, Tray Cloths, Scarfs, Tidies, Sheets and Pillow Cases and Towels. Any one of these articles would be appreciatively welcomed by your mother or other housekeeping friend. Trunks -box, kit, For the steamer or wardrobe. Traveller's Christmas Suit Cases- -a score of good sorts. Bagsnice lot of the correct Club." ALEXANDER DRYSDALE SON STORE Cheat Advertising for the first time and ten cents each Advertising under this bead 25 cent8 time after.

Advertisements not to ex ceed four lines. pocketbook containing for money. FOUN proving property and it at paying No. 17 adver- Wal ti sement the owner can find 1o msac Bennington Center. FOR SALE house and four acres of FORnd4 Three minutes' walk from electric cars.

Inquire of Mrs Robt. Monroe, ton Falls. 1271:10 A good, big work horse; weight 1300; between 9 and 10 years old. 1200 Inquire of J. E.

Hurley, 217 South St. 260 new milch cows. Inquire FOR FORA Warren, Hoosick rood. cost AGENT HAS SKIPPED. Singer Sewing Machine Company Looking For J.

B. Moore of Middlebury. Middlebury, Dee. B. Moore, Adaison county agent for the Singer Sewing machine company, has disappeared from view and his whereabouts at the present time are not known.

With Moore are the accounts which he should have submitted to J. P. Cobb, of Burlington, the manager of the company for the district, embracing Addison, Chittenden ann Grand Isle counties so it cannot be determined to whit extent the Singer company is loser through him. He was traced to Orwell where he left the team which belonged to the company in a livery stable and took the train for parts unknown, although it is thought that he may have gone to Williamsburg, N. Y.

The sheriff has been notified of his disappearance and an effort is being made to locate him. He had been a trusted and valuable employe of the Singer company who were loath to believe that anything was amiss with his accounts and no detinite information can be obtained as to possible irregularities as all of his books went with Moore. It is not known that Moore is indebted to L. C. Allen of this town.

Moore is about 48 years old, well educated and of good address. He went to Burlington from Montreal and entered the employ of the Singer company as an agent last February. Little is known of his family connections but it is supposed that he is married. ANNUAL CONVENTION Of Rebekahs of the First District of Vermont Held Here Dee 6. The annual convention of the Rebekah Assembly of the first district of Vermont, composed of those lodges in Bennington county will be held here Tuesday afternoon and evening' Dec 6.

Miss Mary A. Estabrook district deputy will preside. The lot res in the districtare Miriam No 8, Bennington; Excelsior No 25 of Manchester; Crescent No 53, South Shaftsbury, with a total membership of about 225. Mrs Ella Landry of Brattleboro, state president, and Miss Mabel A. eason of Rutland state vice president will be present, and it is expected that other assembly officers will be in attendance.

Miriam lodge will exemplify the opening work, the working staff of Excelsior lodge will exemplify the gree work, and the president of the general: assembly the unwritten work. Supper will be served the visitors at 6:80 o'clock by the local lodge. A good attendance from each one of the lodges is assured. SURE ADAMS IS DEAD. Embalming Fluid Injected in Body of Chester's "Gentleman Burglar." Windsor, Dec.

report that Clarence Adams, the gentleman burgiar from Chester, is alive in Montreal, is not generally credited here. Sev. eral prison officials were interviewed today and are positive that Adams died in the prison hospital last February and Dr John D. Brewster, the prison physician, says that Adams died as above stated from oedema of the lungs. L.

F. Abbott, the undertaker who cared for the body after death, says that he injected three quarts of embalming fluid in the body after death. His assistant, W. C. Cabot, took the body from the undertaking rooms, where it lay for over a day, and carried it in the casket to the tomb at Cavendish, where it was; afterwards buried in the Adams family lot.

If there was any tampering with the body it must have been done after the body left Windsor. CONCERT TONIGHT. Last of the Series Given At the Methodist Church. Do not forget the concert at the ME church tonight given by the Arion quartet, assisted by Mrs F. E.

Battles, soprano; Miss Ruth Martin, reader; Miss Florence Gilbert, violinist and Mrs F. R. Morris, pianist. Miss Gilbert is an accomplished violinist and is to form a ciass in violin, mandolin and piano culture in B.nnington. The concert will be an excellent one and will begin at 8 p.

m. Prof E. E. Long has charge of the program. Everybody invited.

Admission 25 cents. Weather. Saturday colder. OLD PEOPLE PASS AWAY Otis Warren and Susan Gibson Potter Died Yesterday BOTH WERE OVER SIXTY And Had Lived the Larger Portion of their Lives in this Vicinity Otis Warren, a well known and prominent resident of the town, died at his home, formerly the Dimick stand in the west part of the town last night. Mr Warren had resided there about 30 years.

He was 67 years of age, and born in Hoosick. He had been in poor health for several months but was able to come to the village until elecion day, He came in then, cast his vote for Theodore Roosevelt, and has not been on the street since. A few days after he took to his bed, seldom leaving it until the end came. Mr Warren was one of the most genial men of the town, a good citizen and esteemed by all. He was a thorough and active worker for the republican party and had been a frequent delegate to state and county conventions.

He had frequently been called on to serve his fellow citizens. He was a member of the board of school directors for several terms, had frequently served on the board of listers, for a number of years was a justice of the peace, and had held minor offices. He performed his duties faithfully without fear or favor, and never betrayed a trust. He was a veteran of the civil war having served in the seventh regiment New York Heavy Artillery. He was taken prisoner by the Confederates, and for several months was in Libby and Andersonville.

He was an active Grand Army comrade, was a past commander of A Custer post which loses one of its best members, and had often represented it at department encampments. He believed in "Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty," and was faithful to their teachings. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Sarah Rudd of Bennington, and one daughter the wife of Emory S. Harris of this village. The funeral will be attended Sunday afternoon at his home on the Hoosick road.

MRS POTTER DEAD Old and Respected Resident Passed Away Last Evening. Mrs Susan Gibson Potter, widow of the late Dr Henry J. Potter, died at her home last evening after being ill since early in the summer. Her death had been expected for a number of days. Mrs Potter was born in Mendon 75 years ago, came here when young, and on June 16th, 1850 was married to Dr Potter who died last March.

The Rev Dr Conover who performed the marriage ceremony is yet an honored resident of the village. The golden anniversary observed a few years ago was a delightful event. Mrs Potter it may be said breathed her last in the same home in which she was married and where she has always resided since. She was one of the oldest members of the Methodist church. and for many years had been one of its most active workers.

She taught in its Sunday school for years, was leader of the Womans Aid society for a long time, and connected with other ladies societies. taking much interest in all. As has been expressed she was a veritable "Mother in Israel." Her memory will long be treasured by those who knew her best. Mrs Potter is survived by a son, Dr H. by two brothers, Cyrus Irving E.

Gibson residing here, one sister Mrs F. L. Blake of Grand Rapids, and one I rother, AlonzoS. Gibson of Detroit, Mich. Her funeral will be attended Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church at 3 o'clock, preceded by prayers at the house at 2:30.

Rev Dr C. W. Rowley will officiate. WHERE HER MONEY WENT Mrs Chadwick Was a Destroyer of Cash DIAMONDS BY WHOLESALE Gave Away Pianos and Sealskin Cloaks and Wore Jewels Worth Half a Million NEW YORK, Dec. for Herbert B.

Newton of Boston announe. ed that his claim against Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick of Cleveland, had been settled and that Mr. Newton had withdrawn or would withdraw the suit filed in the Cleveland court.

It is said that Mrs. Chadwick borrowed on such "securities" as she had to offer more than $600,000, according to admitted claims. She disputes another claim which would bring the amount up to $1,000,000. How she spent this sum has been a mystery except to those who have watched her career in Cleveland. Here, it is said, is the way a part of the money went: In fitting out her home in almost barbarie splendor.

She gave a sealskin coat to a servant and wore magnificent furs herself. She bought eight pianos at once 08 presents to friends and bought diamonds by wholesale. Bank President Beckwith says he saw jewels in her possession worth $500,000. She at one time took twelve young society girls of Cleveland on a trip to Europe and brought a party from Cleveland to New York in a special car to see "Parsifal." After settling Herbert B. Newton's claim against her for $190,800 by a promise of $78,000 in cash and $50.000 payable in a year from date.

Mrs. Chadwick drove from the Holland House to the Central Trust company building. at 54 Wall street, spent about five minutes in the offices of the bank and then went to the sixth floor to the law offices of Butler, Notman, Joline Mynderse. Mr. Joline, of this law firm, is attorney for Andrew Carnegie.

The presence of Mrs. Chadwick in Wall street caused quite a ripple of excitement. Mrs. Chadwick boils Newton's claim down to $128,000, and she declares she will not pay him another cent. The arrangement is evidently satisfactory to Mr.

Newton and his attorneys. Edmund W. Powers, Mrs. Chadwick's New York attorney, has verified the report as to the basis of settlement. George Ryall, local counsel for Herbert D.

Newton, last night made a statement that the settlement agreed upon with Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick of Cleveland is for the payment in cash of Mr. Newton's entire claim. The payment, he said, is to be made either this week or early next week.

"No securities have been given for this payment," he added, "but we are sure it will be made." WIll Talk Less In Future, OBERLIN, Dec. directors and officers of the Citizens' National bank of this city, which is now in the hands of government examiners, have decided that there is more safety for the depositors and creditors concerning the affairs of the bank and its prospects in secrecy and hereafter will have less to say for publication. Their principal hope is that the report of the two bank examiners will show the bank to be in good condition. Mayor Carter, director of the bank, replying to inquiries as to the character of the security which the bank holds, said, "My God. I wish no one would ask those questions!" Chief Engineer Parsons Resigns.

NEW YORK, Dee. Barclay Parsons, chief engineer of the rapid transit commission, the man who planned the subway, has handed in his resignation. Mr. Parsons is a member of the Panama canal commission and intends to devote himself to the work of building the Interoceanic waterway. Bought the State Building.

HARTFORD, Dec. to a private dispatch received here, the Connecticut state building at the St. Louis exposition has been sold to 8 Mr. Hall of Pittsburg. The Connecticut building is of the colonial style and patterned after a residence in this city.

NO INSPECTOR. OF FINANCE Bungling Legislation Temporarily Vacates Office SENATE WANTS PLATT Both Houses Intend to Have a Say Regarding the Appointment Montpelier, Dec. state of Vermont has no inspector of finance, that office not having been included in the list appointments made by Gov Bell priorto December 1. Itis strongly suspected that he would like to appoint Pliny J. Cowles of St Johnsbury to that office.

It is also believed that the legislative branch here wants the present incumbent, F. S. Platt, of Poultney, reappointed. As the statute now reads the governor need pay no attention to the wishes of the ture as the appointment does not require confirmation. The legislature proposes to have a say in the matter and SO a bill has been introduced amending the statute so the appointment shall be made with the advice and consent of the senate, and the laspector shall remain in office until his successor is appointed and qualifies.

To make surethat this wish is gratified the house has already amended the bill so that the present inspector shall remain in office until his successo- is. appointed and firmed. Yesterday morning the bill was read the third time, the rules were suspended and it was passed. Mr Blaachard of Newport explained that the hasty action was due to the act that the state is without an inspector of finance and quick action was necessary. It is understood that a petition bearing the signatures of all but three members of the senate has been sent the governor asking for the reappointment of Mr Platt and there is considerable conjecture as to the validity of an appointment by the governor.

The senate under suspension of' rules yesterday afternoon rushed through the bill and sent it to the governor. The senate yesterday ordered to a third reading Senator Skinner's bill granting municipal suffrage to paying women. Senator Skinner spoke for the bill, explaining that it was to give municipal suffrage only to such women as paid taxes; Senator Parker of Frank- lin thought discrimination should not be made between women who owned real estate in their own name and women who owned property or were interested in property with their husbands; Senator Fish of Windsor spoke 00 taxation without representation, Prize Awards First In 4639 prize $10 mdse. Second in 1189 prize $5 mdse. Third in 1024 prize $3 mdse.

Fourth in 2590 prize $2 mdse. Fifth in 2570 prize mdse. CHAS. G. COLE OUTFITTER-TO-MEN GROUND BROKEN Mill To Be Erected By Cushman Snow At Ochre Bed.

Ground has been broken for the mill to be erected by Cushman Snow at the ochre bed recently opened by them and a good portion of the foundation will be completed by Saturday ing. The main part of the mill will be 50 by 25 feet, with annex adjoining. The machinery which will be modern in every way will be driven by electric power. Luther R. Burt has the contract for all abuve the foundation, that being put in by Mr Snow, one of the owners of the plant.

Work will be carried on as fast as possible. favoring the bill, and the thirdreading was ordered, only one or two votes being heard in opposition. The terin of office of the members of the court of claims expired Wednesday. The court has reported its findings on the bills referred to them by the joint committee on claims of the present legislature In all there were 33 claims, 30 of which were allowed. These claims amount to $2,951.93 all told.

Most of tie claims are for the arrest and convictions by police officials and lawyers. Thelargest claim presented was 64 by Robert A. Blair of Arlington for expenses incurred in securing the apprehension and conviction of Eugene Sargood and "Jack" Doyle for fatally poisoning two of his colts the second day of April 1902 at Arlington. Mr Blair asked only that the cash which he has paid or is bound to pay for snccessful detective service and for the services of two attorneys be allowed him. The court decided that Mr Blair should surely be recompensed for the money which he has expended io bringing to trial and conviction of criminals of this class and that in view of all the facts surrounding the case, the conviction was a great triumph to justice.

Gov Bell says he has at least found a way to do away with the railroad commission without expense to the state. Yesterday six women called on him and offered to serve on the comm ssion free of charge if they were provided with a private car. The House yesterday afternoon cheerfully killed the two bills increasing the salaries of Judge Carney of the Bennington probate district and Judge Edgerton of the Manchester district. The bill providing for the new courthouse and jail for Bennington county was introduced from the committee late yesterday afternoon, read twice and ordered to lie and be printed. The bill is as outlined in the Banner yesterday and is backed by twelve the seventeen members from Bennington county.

Representative Bentley of Sandgate spoke briefly Thursday afternoon in opposition to the caucus bill on the ground that it cuts off the democrats in small towns where there is no demo: cratic organization from participation in local caucuses. The Bennington county memb-rs voting in favor of the caucus bill were Graves, Archibald, Canfield, Farrar, Hapgood Potter, Randall, Woodward. Those voting against the bill were Bentley, Johnson, Lesure, Mattison, Williams. The others were not present. Just before adjournment yesterday afternoon Representative Clarke C.

Fitts of Brattleboro presented resignation because of his elevation to the office of attorney general and the resignation was accepted. After an excited debate yesterday afternoon the House passed the Slack caucus bill by a vote of 134 to 69. JOINT COMMITEE HERE Twelve Members of the Legislature Inspecting Soldier's Home. FOR SALE printing chase -A Kelsey inches. hand Good pow.

press; 7x13 assortment of type for job work. Box 304 North Bennington. 280t2 FOR Heath's Greenhouse, Carnations Bim and St. Narcissus at 280 TO RENT -Two new first class tenements. (308-310 Gage st) nearing completion, gas next spring, bath, hot and cold water upstairs and down.

Ready December Very choice. Rent reasonable. Apply W. E. Putnam, M.

D. 248t TO -118 South rooms, furnished or unfurnished. All modern conveniences. Board if desired. J.

T. Remington. 158tf tenements, offices and stores. Possession given immediately. W.

K. Hawks. 205 North St. mo -Furnished rooms to let with electrie lights and hot water heat. 111 West Main St.

Apply at house. 279W The joint military committee from the legislature visited the Vermont Soldier's home Friday. The party numbering 12 left the capital Thursday afternoon arriving here on the sleeper his morning. During the morning the institution was thoroughly inspected by the committe who expressed themselves as much pleased with the appearance of the home and inmates. To many of them it was the first visit to the institution.

The committee was entertained by Col and Mrs Hannon while here and left for the capital on the afternoon train. Those present were Senators R. F. Halbrook, Lemington; C. S.

Ashley, Milton; Representatives Justus Dartt, Springfield; H. H. Shaw, Marlboro; C. Royce, Charleston; G. Farrington, Searsburg; G.

C. Sanborn, Northfield; Walston, Milton: W. H. Tyler, Guilford, F. T.

Miner, Halifax; W. Nichols, Middlesex; C. D. Harris. Waterford.

Fair tonight.