The Bennington Evening Banner from Bennington, Vermont • 1

0 BENNINGTON VOL. Ill, NO 200 BENNINGTON MOUDAY. AUGUST 23, 1905 PRICE ONE CENT' The Farmers Boy Who Breaks Up a Litter of Skunks Has a Fragrant Job Compared with the Investgation of the Menagerie at the State P'r? rrs-ora FAMILY PERISH. SHAFTSBURY ASSOCIATION PECK TELLS HIS STORY LOCALS LOST TO ALBANY Will Observe 125th Anniversary This Week Ostranders Won Saturday Six to Five. Much Sought For Sheriff on Witness Stand.

STATE PRISON NEARING AT MANCHESTER CENTER Hotel Burned at Lake Maranacook, M-urclay. Keailfii'ld. le Aug 2 bodies were found to du in the ruins of the Hotel Mar inucook at Lake Maranacook which burned early tins morning Five persons were injured the most serious being 1. rt Boutwell. of Malden, Mass.

The hotel clerk was severe! burned while warning the guests and is threatened with pneumonia from exposure Ho was taken to the hospital at Lewiston. The )nev loss is insured The hotel was owned by the Maine Central railroad. it was later established boy on I a reasonable doubt that the only guests missmgand unaccounted for were Miami Mrs A Martin and child, of Boston. The aut horities believe they were the persons who perished. Still later the fact was established McGEIRE DID SLAB WORK The Drysdale Business Is on the Move Tuesday last we commenced the removal of stock to our new store.

During our flitting we will offer all accumulated. Rummage Remnants Interesting Program Arranged for Exercises Tuesday and Wednesday. Several Important People Testifiec Saturday Investigation Continued. ing by the Rev C. II.

SpauldiDg of Boston; tomorrow evening address and music by Frof Henry Topping of Tokio, Japan; Wednesday morning, doctrinal sermon by the Kev O. Cox of Hydevnle; Wedne-day afternoon address, The London Congress, by the Rev Gibbs Braislin of Rutland, The Shaftsbury Baptist association was organized in 17y0 and the first annual meeting was held in Shaftsbury, June 12, 1781. During its early years the association embraced the states of Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Del aware, Pennsylvania, part of Massachusetts, and its territory extended to the frontier in the west. Among the ministers prominent in the early organization were the Rev Deter Worden Rev Wm Waite, Rev Joseph Cornell and Rev Lemuel Iowers. Mr Dowers was the first minister ordained in the association.

What was known as the Vermont Baptist association was founded in the barn of the Rev Joseph Cornell in the north part of Manchester in 1785. In 1855 the two organizations were combined. There was much Controversy over the title and it was finally decided by adopting the title of the Shaftsbury and Vermont Baptist association. The name was too long and gradually the combined organizations came to be known as the bbaftsbury Baptist association, although the title adopted in 155 remains the olhcial name. Struck Out Large Number of Mei But Did Not Receive the Best of Support.

Bellows Falls. Aug. 27. If it were not, for the extremely sensational stor ies brought before the public eye at the prison investigation here Friday yesterday's testimony would have been that it was the Martin family who per. considered the must important matter tshed.

el at tin was connecte 1 with the lirm of I-eopold Morse of Bos ton. BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL A series of wild throws by the locals, in the fourth inning was largely r--sponsible for the Ostranders victrry at the athletic field Saturday afternoon. The game, resulting in the score ed six to five was not as interesting as many that have been placed this season but nevertheless it was a good game and had Fatly in the box received the usual support of the Bennington nine he could easily have pitched them to victory. The home boys made a grand ralTy in next to the last inning and allhongb, three of them came trotting home, one-more was needed to tie the score. Rotfc drew blanks in the ninth but McGuire.

over the left fence was nt arly fair and was a close decision. An error let in the visitors first run in the lirst, errors in the foui'h alio ed two more men over tic (date, mr man hit by a pitched Isa 1 1 ana a two- Broken Lots Manchester, Aug. The program for the celebration of the 125th anni-ersary of the Shaftsbury Baptist association in the Baptist church atMan-choster Center tomorrow and Wednesday has been arranged. This evening a meeting of the Da-tors' Institute will be held. The churches- in the association number those between Brandon, Rutland county and Iovvnal, Bennington county.

The organization has charge of the general church woik hut not an executive body. It represents church projierty valued at over and raises large amounts for missionary work. Rev J. K. Bro'-n cleik of the society expects ov er 150 persons fi om out of town to attend the meetings.

Four ministers are to Ire received into tlie association at this time. Features of tlie met ting will be the annual sermon tomorrow by the Rev F. Morris of Bennington: address, "Golden Threads of rv lee, in the even and all Will Interest Many. Every person should know that good health is impossible if the kidneys are det anged. Fow ley 's Kidney Cure vwll cure kidney and bladder disease in every form, and will build up and stiengthen organs so they II prefoi in their functions properly.

No danger of Bright's disease or diabetes if Folev Kidoev cure is taken in time. For sale bv B. A. Quinan.j De.th in Bath. of Edward Gage, Son of Keiolvy Gage.

The body of Edward Gage who died in the Sol tiers home at Bath arri ed lie i on the Sunday morning train and was taken to the uml, rtan lug ro mis of I Woodm In re rhe funeral was held the au moon, Rex llnlij) Schuyler officiating I'ne inn lalwasln the xillage cemetery Mr Gage was a son of Gage one of the old residents ot tie vil lag opened Gage Street which was nam'd after him and built the tirst house on it, the one on the North corner of Uagi and street, winch is now s' a ml ing, but has been considerably altered Edward Gage was a vet 'ran of the civil war serving two ouiistments but left here about JU years ago. 1 lo was a brother of Mrs George Albro, and Frank Gage of Schenectady, once a resident of this village. Contunifd on Last Dago Rweyart0' Garments at ridiculously low prices. These lots will not be' moved. Going to Sell Them at Any Old Price Alexander Doiat Waste S.

S. OUTING Dry on a Straw Hat that you cant wear but a few days longer, but get a 1 .00 A. all ALL THE LATEST NEW YORK SHAPES $2.50 $3.00 O. Son Membzrs and Friends of St. PeUr i Chunk Will Spend Day at Park.

The Sunday school of St. Deter's church will enjoy a basket picnic at Battlefield Park Tuesday Aug. 2S)th The party will leave the parish house at 9 oclock via trolley lo the lark tickets ill he furnished the members of the S. 8. free at the parish house Tuesday a before leaving.

Parents and friends are also invited and tickets can be obtained at the parish house at 25 cts. the round trip. Those wishing to go later in the day to spend a few hours can obtain tickets at I. E. Gibsons store at the same rate.

Each person is asked to bring their lunch with them. A cordial invitation is extended to all and a pleasant lime assured brought out atthis session. The much sought for Sheriff H. Peck who gave as au exjilanation for his absence the fact he didn't know he was wanted until he saw it in the newspapers, was the principal witness. What he would testify when called upon was general ly considered to le the missing l'nk of the Bachelder Lov nil uTair and that he would settle it in favor of one or the other.

Still lie did little toward s' a igh ten logout 'natters although some of his story favored Miss Batcheldi Mr Peck tobl a story in substance as follow "1 lirst knew i-s Baeheldt destr i an interview with Mary Rug. rs the morning she onrnedown to Windsor I leceived her letter afterward but cannot tell theeontehts That Miss Bach elder reported. I knew, liecause I saw her report. ng in Windsor county court at d.fferent tunes and 1 was a X'r-on-a! friend 1 saw her the lirst tune hen she went into the guard room that morning'. 1 wa9 a the prison the night before but 1 don't think I heard anyone telephone her about coining to the prison.

Lovell hadnt spoknn to me about it before. It was a little past eight when I first saw her. I dont think there was any talk in the guard room, except that I introduced her to Lovell. Charles Batchelder was not there then and no one was in the room except Miss Bachelder, Lovell and myself. I dont remember the conversation but it was in a general way.

MissDurkee and Charlos Bachelder came in. Miss Bachelder said nothing about her business as I remember. I don't think she mentioned she was a reporter until we got up to Mrs Rogers room. Then I think she made the remark that she was a reporter. When we got upstairs Miss Durkee opened the door 1 think and nil went in.

As I remember it I was last. As Misjj Bachelder went in she made the remark that she was a reporter or something to that effect. Mrs Rogers said she hadn't any love or respect for reporters. Lov ell sat down on the bed and I sat in a chair near the door. The conversation was general nothing in particular being1 said.

I think Miss Batchelder told Mrs Ilog ers she was going to have a reprieve or something like that. As far as I know it was the first notice of a re prieve 1 hadn't got the official pa pers then. I dont think Lovell said anything at the time she said she was a report er. Neither of us made any objec tions. I have an idea we were In there 15 or 20 minutes, after which we went back to the gu ard room.

I dontthink anything was said about her being a reporter then. To my knowledge Lovell didnt tell her he wanted a copy of the paper. Did he say anything about not wanting It published or that she be careful?" that I remember. "Did you know what she came for? "No, only what I surmised, Ofcourse I hadnt seen her before. Did Mr Lowell know she was a reporter?" I dont think ao; I don't know.

Other witnesses examined were John N. Woodfin of Rutland, director since 19C0. He said he knew of no graft in the affairs of the Institution. Wilson S. Lovell, presentsuperintemPent, told of the escape of a prisoner named Clark and A.

H. Burrington, a guard from 1816 The commission adjourned to meet in Boston Sept. 9 for the purpose of examining merchants who have sold supplies to Lie used in the state prison. PREFERS ORDINARY CARRIAGE BIRTHDAY PARTY 3 f.9Q 'I- i tV--'; Jame Mitchell Thinks Ambulance Too ike a hearst. States Attornev H.

I) Ruler ha been in Grafton with Attorney General Clarke C. Fitts and taken evidence for the state for the corning1 trial of James Mitchell, the murderer of Mrs Llnnie Rankin. Mitchell's appearance has improved greatly during the past week but Dr F. Gilbert of Grafton who with Dr G. H.

Gorham of Bellows Falls, performed the operation on Mitchell's eye, gave as his opinion that the murderer would lose his sight entirely. Mitchell was taken to the county jail at Newfane Wednesday and will appear before the September term of court. It was at first thought that his condition would necessitate laying the case over until the April term but later decided to try the case next month. When asked if he wished to make the trip from Grafton to Newfane in an afnbulance Mitchell replied that that would be too muce like a hearse; he preferred an ordinary carriage. Its Lucky to Find a Horse 5hoe Its lucky to be a wearer of Horseslioe TO make of clothing Coats, long, full, slit in back and gray in color.

Given Edward Stockwell at Hu Home In Shafubury. On the evening of August 12th a very pleasant party was given at the home of Mrs Stockwell of Shaftsbury, the occasion being the birthday of her youngest son, Edward Bird Stockwell. There wore a few friends present, together with most of the members of the family. The refreshment table, decorated with golden rod and ferns, had upon it among other danties a large cake decorated ith candles and the name of tlie young man in whose honor the party was given. After the festivites were ended all pronounced It a most enjoyable occasion, and wished the young man a long and prosperous life.

NORTHERN LEAGUE. CLAIMS LACK OF EVIDENCE If you use a coal range, take the temperature in your kitchen some hot day. fjl" Then get the temperature in the kitchen of one of your neighbors who uses gas- BMasi3yai5ajw3ariiJwtf BENNINGTON GAS CO. 1 422 Main Street Lateit Oamei In Vermonts Star Base Ball Circle. Rutland Au 28.

Barre Montpelier defeated Rutland here Saturday by a score of 9 to 3 Jq one of the most inter esting games of the season, and which was called at the first of the ninth on account of darkness. The game with Burlington at Platt sburgh was postponed on account of rain. LEAGUE STANDING You Cant Rip Em Our Boys Knee Pants. Five hundred new ones. 50c to $1.00.

Attorney Howe Movei for the Discharge of Waterman St. Johnsbury, Aug. 25 Evidence introduced to-day in the hearing at Gal-lups Mills In the case of State against Robert Waterman, who is accused of poisoning his child, only corroborated that of the previous days hearing. At the close of the day Lawyer Howe, attorney for the respondent, filed a motion that the respondent be discharged because of lack of evidence. Justice McGinnis will heap the argument tomorrow and then givehis choice.

Dress the Boy Well FALL SUITS $10.00 Norfolks have the Centre of the stage. Lost 20 26 24 war Pc .616 610 .373 Woa 31 26 26 It TODAY. Barre-Mout Kutlaud Burlington PlattsUurg JUii Ordinary household accidents hare no terror when there is a bottle of Dr Thomas Electric Oil in the medicine chest. Heals burns, cuts, bruises, pains. Instant relief.

A lazy liver raakea a lazy liver. Burdock Blood Bitters is the natural never failthg remedy for a lazy liver. GAMES Rutland at Montpelier.