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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-29

The number Of pupils this year TOW,
Al decrease Of a. over last year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
COLD RUMoRs IN PARIS.
Paris Newspapers Try to Make War
 Scare.

Paris Newspapers Try to Make War
 Scare.
 Paris, Nov. 15.-Distorted rumors concerning the character of the nego- tiations conducted by J. Pierpont Nor gan & Co. with the Bank of France, with the view to obtain between s2O,- OOo,oOO and $4O,OoO,OOO in gold for direct shipment to New York, which, after having been in progress since last week were definitely broken off yesterday, have leaked out here and the news papers to-day are printing the most ridiculous reports on the subject. One of the news agencies tries to make it appear that the United States govern nent was seeking gold for the purpose of filling its war chest in anticipation of hostllities with Japan. This agency announced that United States gov ernment short-term loan was immi- rent, and that Japan had protested against it's admission to the Paris bourse, believing "that the alleged dearth of. gold in the United States is bluff. and that the crisis was delib- erately premeditated in order to permit America to build up it's war treasury
 It is almost needless to add that the reports circulated here to the effect
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
ST. JOHNS CHURCH SOCIAL.
Very Pleasant Evening Under Care of
 Church Societies.

The annual social of the amalga- mated societies of St Johns Episcopal church was held in the guild room of the church Thursday evening and a large representation of the parish en- joyed a very pleasant evening. The senior and junior branches of the Via Crucis society of the church had charge of the program. pr. Stewart Means, the rector of the church, spoke on the growth of the church during the past 25 years, laying especial stress on the value of quality as against quantity After the address there was musical program furnished by members of the church choir, accompanied by the organist of the church, at the conclu- sion of which refreshments were served.
 On account of the fact that the pres ent treasurer of the Via Crucis society is to leave this city and take up his residence in another part of the state he announced his resignation from that office and nominations were opened for the offlre. Two candidates were named. Arthur sperry and A. J. Rldgeway. The latter immediately withdrew in favor Of MT. sperry who was unani- mously chosen as treasurer
 The junior order, under the presi- dency of A J. Ridgeway, will meet again next Monday evening at the new club rooms at 7:3O and the senior branch will meet the following Monday evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
FRENCH POLICE DOGS.
Remarkable Troup of Animal Detec-
 tives at Foy Auditorium.

The Parisian police are considered the most expert detectives in the world but they are now outdone by the po- lice dogs. It is truly wonderful, to see the intelligence of the dogs used by the police of France, and to get bet ter idea of their training and their ac- complishments, everybody should go to Foy auditorium to see them in a nov ing picture secured at a great expense by D. w. Robertson, who will give an- other of his matchless moving picture entertainments at the Y. M. c. A.
 On this occasion, he will present all the latest moving pictures. In addi- ton to the police dogs, there will be presented "A Drama in Seville" a love story of old Spain, one of the longest moving pictures ever secured, and many others. This will be the greatest program of moving pictures that has ever been presented in this town. In fact, 1t will be the greatest entertainment that MT. Robertson has ever given. Sale of seats now pro- gressing at the Y. M. c. A. office.
 A feature which will doubtless great ly interest the children as well as the older folks-will be moving pictures of Robertson's troupe of performing Ted dy bears.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
SKETCH OF DR. MCCORMACK
WOOLSEY HALL SPEAKER
Prominent Physician and Lee turer Who Will Talk Here
 To- morrow.

Dr. Joseph H. Mccormack, who will speak at the mass meeting in Woolsey AaL under the auspices of Yale univer- sity and the Civic association to-mor- row, has had remarkable career as a physician, humanitarian and public lecturer.
 He was born in Kentucky, in 1S47, educated at the public schools and Miami medical college.
 He had a long training in various hospitals before entering upon the practice of medicine For many years he has been the secretary of the state board of health in Kentucky. He was a member of the internation- al quarantine commission of 1892. He is now member of the American Medical association, president of the Kentucky State Medical society, presl- dent of the national state boards of health and of the national confedera- ton of state licensing and examining l boards.
 Dr. Mccormack has of late been ac- lively identified with the fight against patent medicines.
 In the last issue of the Journal of i the American Medical association, Is an article by Dr. Mccormack entitled, What should be the Relation of Phar- macists and Physicians?"
 As chairman of the committee on or 1 ganization of the American Medical as. sooiation, he has gone from state tc state until he has almost covered the entire union. He has discussed with medical and lay audiences questions involved in the great reforms pertain- ing to health and he has addressed various legislatures in the interest oi these reforms.
 ! Dr. Mccormack has also traveled widely in Europe, studying conditions there.
 In the recent crusade by Golfers Everybody's and the Home Journa magazines Dr. Mccormack has giver his earnest support.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
NATIONAL PUBLICITY LAW.
Perry Belmont, President Of the
 Association, Calls Meeting.

New York, Nov. 15.--Perry Belmont, president of the National Publicity Law association, has issued a call for a meeting of the organization in Wash ington at noon on November 26 The call says:
 Congress is about to assemble on the eve of presidential election, Un- less national publicity law Is en- acted compelling the publication of contributions and expenditures of na- tional and congressional committees during presidential elections. the state publicity laws now existing in Massa- ehusetts, Missouri, New York and other state, which have proved so ben efcial, will be practically nullifed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
DENIAL BY SECRETARY ROOT.
French Tariff Negotiations Not Tn
 volved in Efforts to Secure Gold.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Secretary Root to-day requested that denial be made of the story that the French government has proposed to secure tariff concessions from the United States, through the intervention of New York bankers, as a price for the release of gold by the Bank of France in order that the gold might be shipped to this country to relieve the present stringency. Any proposal of this character inevitably must pass through diplomatic channels, and the state department officials, therefore, would be in position to obtain ad- vance information if such an effort were contemplated The financial sit- uation and any plans the New York market may have to bring about ship ments of gold from France, the sec retary said, are not involved in the present tariff negotiations between | that country and the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
THEATRICAL WAR.
Compromise is Made, Klaw & Err
 langer Dropping Vaudeville.

Chicago, Nov 15-The exit of Klaw & Erlanger from the vaudeville field of theatrical production now is a mat ter of days
 It was definitely announced last night from an authoritative source that an agreement had been signed under which the auditorium in this city and other p1ayhouses of Klaw & Erlanger throughout the country devoted to lad vanced vaudeville" would be abandon ed. It is understood the end will come in fortnight and that the public an- nouncement will be made within two days.
 One of the terms of the agreement, it is understood, is that there shall be no engagement in the legitimate field by Kohl x Castle or their associates, Keith & Proctor of New York, Percy G. Williams and William Hammerstein. It was this breaking into the legitimate field by these. managers which precipi- tated vaudeville war which will go down into theatrical history.
 There are something like 200 vaude- vile artists, mostly stars, whose con tracts with Klaw & Erlanger do not expire until February, but it is given out that they will be booked after by l the Players United Booking Offices oi America and the Western Vaudeville Managers. The outstanding contracts represent in salaries, it is asserted something like s1lO0O,0OO.
 That Klaw & Erlanger were well paid in consideration of their with drawal from the vaudeville field seems to be the general impression among { theatrical people.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
FOUR LIGHTS WANTED.
AIdermanic Committee Sets Wednes.
 day Night for Hearing.

The aldermanic committee on light ing will hold public hearing next Wednesday night upon four petitions asking for additional illumination. The petitions concern the following streets and individuals:
 Albert E. Wilcox and others, lamp at Wilcox alley and Park place.
 Charles Fl. Goodrich and others, lamp in Hazel street, between Newhall street and Winchester avenue.
 Thomas J. Sturgeon and others, lamp in Brownell street, between Whalley avenue and Elm street.
 M, F, shanley and others, arc al Sherman avenue and Percival street.
 These petitions have already been before the board of aldermen and were committed to the committee for hear ing, this committee to report back to the aldermanic board.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
OIL DIVIDEND DECLARED.
The Standard Will Pay the Same
 Amount as Last Year.

New York, Nov. 15.-The directors of the Standard oil company declared a quarterly dividend of $1O a share on the capital stock to-day. This is the same amount that was declared in the corresponding quarter of last year. The dividend is payable on November 26.
 Ordinarily payments for the quarter are made on December IS, but it was announced that the earlier date was named this year because of the pres ent financial conditions
 The dividend just declared makes $40, compared with the same rate for 1906 and 1905, $S5 for 1904, $44 for 1903, $45 for 1909, $48 for 1901 and 1900, $S8 for 1S99 $SO for 1898, $33 for 1897, $S1 for 1Ss6 and $12 from 1891 to 1895.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
NEW DuMA AND ANARCHY.
Russian Parliament Thought to be
 Helpless.


 London, Nov. 15.-The opening of the third duma yesterday has been accom- panied by flood of telegrams and letters from st Petersburg correspon- dents, almost invariably foreboding and depressed in tone There is a general feeling of indifference in Russia to- wards the new body, which has been returned under the new electoral law by some 1SO,OO0 landowners out of Rus sia's many millions The wonder ex- ists how it can retain any remainder of constitutionallsm and liberalism
 The great task of the present duma will be to fight for its own existence against a strong reactionary group within and a hostile bureaucracy with out. It can hardly do much to remedy the appalling general anarchy describ- cd by correspondents. Barring Post writes that murder has lost its signifi- canoe. Robbery under arms is called appropriation 1t has become branch of arts and crafts Arson is used as a means of expressing personal annoy ance, not only by the poor against the rich, but by the rich against the poor, The younger generation Is saturated with hysteria.
 The Telegraph's st. Petersburg cor respondent describes at length the evil dence acquired personally in a pro longed tour of the extended system of blackmail, under threat of murder, of every prosperous commercial concern. Specific instances are given of regu- lar contributions, amounting sometimes to l50,0o0 rubles No goods can be moved along the rivers or railways without paying their quota He esti- mates that the revolutionary organlza- tions receive revenue from the pro- vinces alone of two millions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
HOLDS $35,OOO UP Referee Newton Makes Ruling to Protect Claims Against
 Wire Company.

Henry G. Newton, referee in bank Fuptcy, yesterday afternoon issued an order affecting the payment of the pur- chase price of the National Wire cor poration, Fair Haven, which recently failed. This order stipulates that 1885, 900 of the purchase price, $e5O, 900, be held up pending the settlement of two claims filed against the wire corpora tion.
 The corporations plant was sold by the bankruptcy court October 1 to the National Wire company. The price agreed upon was $650,0 ,010
 The claims of the DeKalb Fence com pany and the Union Fence company, Illinois concerns amount to about SS5, 900. The referees purpose in holding up the payment of the $35.000 is to pro- tect these claims in the event that they are allowed by the court after an in- vestigation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
FAR TOO MUCH TALKING.
Elbert H. Gary Thinks Financial Con-
 dition Too Much Discussed.

Chicago, Nov. 15.-Elbert H. Gary chairman of the board of directors of the Unittd States Steel corporation, thinks there is "too much discussion" of the financial condition of the coun- try.
 "All this talk about the so-called tight money market makes people lean involuntartly to the idea that there really is something the matter with |. the nation, when as matter of fact everything is in first class shape" he said last night If thought there was anything the matter with the countrys finances would not hesitate to give my views at length. But what is the sense in making great fuss over the so-called financial furry? Tn a little while all the disturbance will be over, and then the persons who have been doing a lot of talking about the temporary financial upset will feel silly, I think
 ''1t is not time for talking. It is a time for a strengthening of the general confidence in the unquestionable inan- cial soundness and abounding material prosperity of the nation.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
WAR BOATS SET ON FIRE.
Russian Battleship Pavel I. Saved
 With DiffioultY.

St. Petersburg, Nov. 15.-IA fire of un- known origin at the Baltic shipbuild- ing yards this morning destroyed two gunboats and damaged several other vessels.
 It developed later that the fire, which lasted five hours. was of incendiary origin, as no fires were allowed on the gunboats and other vessels destroyed. They formed part of f1otilla which was in course of construction for ser- vice on the Amur river. The battle- ship Pavel l, which was lying in the river awaiting her armor and guns, was with difficulty saved by the fire men.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
DIED WHILE JOKING.
Gas Victim Was Talking About His
 Narrow Escape.

New York. Nov 15.-After he had narrowly escaped death by gas asphyx- iation Foster Franklin of Fair Haven, Vt, died of heart disease in the Grand hotel to-day MT Franklin came to the hotel a week ago with J. NJ, McAl- lister. Last night when he turned off the electric light he accidentally turn ed on the gas in the combination gas and electric chandelier
 He was unconscious when the door was forced open but was revived and seemed to have recovered from the effects of the gas. He was joking about his narrow escape when he fell dead of heart disease, probably induced by the nervous shock of his experience with the gas
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
PLAYFUL pEER IN wATERRURY.

Waterbury, Nov. 15.-A young deer, wild with fear, romped all over the northwestern section of the city to-day and finally ran into the yard of the Platt Bros. & Go. factory on Brown street, where 1t will be held captive un- til tonight, after dark. The deer ran all over front lawns and backwards and leaped over several fences ten feet high. One of it's horns was broken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
WANTS s15O FROM CITY.
Henry saIznan Alleges Irreparable
 Damage.

Henry salzman, l6O-164 Commerce street, has filed claim for $l5O against premises at the address indicated
 He alleges that on October P there was hole in Commerce street in front of his store, and that rainfall the next day resulted in considerable. water escaping into his cellar. He asks for $t25.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
ENDORSES TAFT.
Alaskan Republican Convention Stands
 for Him and Home Rnle.

Juneau Alaska. Nov. 15-The en- dorsement et William H. Taft for the presidency, Gnd a demand for home rule are the salient features of tna platform reported at to days session If ;he Alas kan republican convention.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16

that the United States had applied for permission to list a loan on the bourse. and that the Japanese authorities had protested, are without foundation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16
WOODMONT.

Mrs. John R. Johnson of Woodmont, who was quite severely injured by be- ing struck by a trolley car while com ing from the food exposition is recov- ering, and was guest at the at home reception of MT. and Mrs. Harry A. Daniels Miss Jennie A. Merwin) of 45S Elm street on Thursday evening. Some other guests from Woodmont were Mrs. Homer Merwin and Mrs. Harry Merwin, also Mrs. Homer Merwin's daughter of Berlin and New Britain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16

The Ladies Aid society of the Union Woodmont chapel held supper in the chapel on Thursday evening. The sup per drew a large attendance of Wood mont people, after which musical and literary program was enjoyed. On ac- count of the high price of provisions, the ladies have held no suppers for the public as yet, but may have one in January. Several of the city churches have dispensed with the monthly sup pers for the same reason.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-16

The Bradley Bluff house at Wood mont, which was built by Frederic Newton, has been leased for ten years by Dr. Peck of this city, who is a spe- cialist on nervous diseases, and is be- ing renovated and reftted for a pri- vate sanitarium The plumbers are at work introducing steam heat, and the latest modern conveniences.
 Miss Virginia Smith who is a summer resident of Woodmont returned to her home last Friday.
 Lawyer Arvine and family, who have been at Woodmont since early in spring, expect to occupy their new residence, 313 Humphrey street, to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
CHAPTER xxvI. Shorter Vistas.

Larry had assembled his effects in the library. and to my surprise, Stod- dard appeared with his own handbag. , I'm going to see Donovan we'll on his way" said the clergyman.
 Its a pity our party must break ap," exclaimed my grandfather. My obligations to Mir. Donovan are very great-and to you. too, Stoddard. Jacks friends are mine hereafter. and when we get new doors for Glenarm Rouse you shall honor me by accept Ing duplicate keys" 2 Where's Bates?" asked Larry, and Che man came in, respectfully. imper- turbably as always, and began gather ing up the bags.
 ] "Stop-one moment! MT. Glenarm.' said Larry. Before go I want to congratulate you on the splendid courage of this man who has served you and your house with so much 6aithfulness and tact. And want to tell you something else, that you prob ably would never learn from him" \ Donovan" There was a sharp cry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09

of her bodice, the purple blur of vio- lets; and for a second I saw her face, with smile quivering about her lips My grandfather was beating the ground impatiently with his stick. urg- ing us to leave the lantern and go on.
 Let it alone" he said. "I'll go down through the chapel; there's 2 lantern in there somewhere"
 I'm awfully sorry" she said, "but l recently lost my best lantern"
 To be sure she had! was angry that she should so brazenly recall the night found her looking for Picker ing's notes in the passage at the Door of Bewilderment!
 She had lifted the lantern now, and I was striving to touch the wax taper to the wick, with imminent danger to my bare fingers.
 They don't really light well when the oils out" she observed, with ar exasperating air of wisdom.
 I took it from her hand and shook it close to my ear.
 "Yes; of course, it's empty" I nut tered disdainfully. and threw 1t from me.
 "Oh, MT. Glenarm:" she cried, turn. ing away toward my grandfather.
 I heard his stick beating the rough path several yards away. He was hastening toward Glenarm House.
 q think MT. Glenarm has gone home"
 "Oh, that Is too bad!" she ex. claimed.
 Thank you! He's probably at the chapel by this time. If you will per init me" .--.
 Not at all!"
 A man in the sixties should not tax his arteries too severely. I was quite sure that my grandfather ran up the chapel steps; I could hear his stick beating hurriedly on the stones.
 If you wish to so farther"-I be. gan.
 was indignant at my grandfather's 8 conduct; he had deliberately run of, leaving me alone with young woman whom had resolved never to see again.
 Thank you; shall go back now. was merely walking to the gate with MT. Glenarm. It is so fine to have him back again, so unbelievable!" It was just such polite murmur as one might employ in speaking to an old foe at friends table.
 She listened moment for his step; then, apparently satisfied, turned back toward St. Agatha's. followed, un. certain, hesitating, marking her defin. its eHwsYd atsAt, FyeM The seldS el
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
DID NOT BELIEVE STORY.
Tale of Old Testament Too Much For
 Artlsss Youth.

"when I was . youth in Zanes. ville," said E. 8. Timms. clerk at the Hotel Normandie. the other day
 T was an active worker in local Sunday school. I was pretty popular with the boys. I was delegated to gather the outsiders from the glass works district together in . vacant storeroom and begin their religious instruction.
 "One Sunday I gathered about 45 youngsters who had never attended Sunday school before. and as they did not take kindly to the reading of the Scriptures and the regular Sunday school methods. I began telling them tales from the Old Testament They listened with mnch interest to the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
JOHNSON & LEVIN, THE NEW PROPRIETORs.
 SUCCESSORS TO H. McT. PHARA oH

stories of Adam and Eve, ana Moses in the bullrushes, and % on. but when I came to the story of Jonah and tho whale they listened with particular attention.
 When I concluded the story of how Jonah was cast overheard from tho ship and received by the whale who afterwards cast him up on shore. one fellow broke the silence by saying:
 "T believe that's . d- lie. Give mo . chaw of terbacker.'
 Well, everybody joined in . laugh. and I passed over the remark. In time I got about 30 of those boys to attend Sunday school regularly."-Ds. troit Free Press.