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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
OLDEST c A R POST
|. IN VERMONT IS
BURNED OUT
Only the Flag and the Charter
We're Saved
VALUABLE PORTRAITS LOST
Chamberlain Post Of 81 bloomsbury
Had Recently Celebrated FsrtIsth
Anniversary.

st. Johnsbury, April 2s.-Fire was
discovered at four o'clock yesterday
afternoon in the Union block on Main
street and upon the arrival of the fire.
men the whole roof was ablaze. While
the firemen succeeded in combining
the blaze to the upper story, the loss
is estimated around $4,000.
The third floor of the block was &C.
cupied by Chamberlain Grand Army
Post, the Oldest In the state, which re-
Gently celebrated Its 40th anniversary,
and aside from its charter and flag
everything was lost. This includes
paintings, portraits of army officers
and many books on the Civil War
which can never be replaced.
The block Is one Of the Oldest In
town, being built in 1853 by John Stew
ems. II was owned by George Howe
and the David Boynton estate and Is
insured for $4,000, two thousand In the
Vermont Mutual and the same amount
in the Union Mutual, both of Montpel-
Ter. The owners will probably re-
build.
A strong northwest wind carried
burning shingles to the Methodist
church, hardly so feet away and the
roof caught fire In several places. Had
II not been for the heroic work of the
firemen and the subsiding of the high
wind, the village would have suffered
one of the worst fires in years. TIE
Methodist church was damaged by
water and is insured for $4,000 in a
blanket policy. The damage will
probably not exceed 5000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
WILL BRYAN WITHDRAW
Rumor He viii Quit Race at Psyche
logical Moment.

Brooklyn. April 27.-After call at
the White House and talk with the
President II. H. kohlsatt, the former
editor of Chicago, declared il his be-
lief that w. J. Bryan would withdraw
from the race for the Democratic nom
ination at the psychological moment
and urge the selection of one OF his
rivals, says Washington dispatch to
the Eagle. Mr.. Kohlsaat said:
I'm my opinion, Bryan is money
mad. | understand that he has ac-
cumulated about half a million, and
when man gets that much money he
begins TO realize that he is mighty
poor and that II is necessary to ac-
quire round million. Bryan must
appreciate that his value as a lecturer
and writer will be gone If he is nom
mated and defeated for thethird time.
He will go down into history with
three political disasters as the chief
thing to be remembered by.
''On the other hand, II he sacrifices
his political prospects by urging the
nomination Of another man he will be
hailed as great patriot and his worth
as lecturer and publisher will go up
ward with great bound He will be
a bigger drawing card than ever on
the lecture stage. and will be able to
pick up the other half million he is af.
ter fully expect him to withdraw
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
CENTENNIAL OF n.
Y. CATHOLIC
DIOCESE
80, 900 Children Gather in the
Great Cathedral
MEETING OF CARDINALS
Entire Group Of PreIates Entertained
at Dinner Last Evening by Coun.
tess Annie Leary.

New York, April 27.-Thousands OF
school children today took part in the
one hundredth anniversary of the
New York diocese. Children's pa
rades were formed In most OF the
parishes within the confines OF the
greater city and marched with flying
banners to the churches, where
special masses were held and ser
mons were preached to the children.
There were 10000 children in st.
Patrick's cathedral.
Before dusk today all the Ameri-
can and Canadian priests who will
participate IN the public service OF
thanksgiving In ST. Patricks cathe-
dral tomorrow had arrived in New
York. Cardinal Gibbons went to
Archbishop Farley's house, where he
greeted his colleague, Cardinal l.ogue
OF Armagh. The two princes Of the
church embraced each other, at the
same time saying. PAX tecum," peace
be with you. brother, and afterward
chatted for long time. Monsignor
Falconio, the papal delegate, also Wis
tied the Irish Cardinal. Among other
prelates now in the city are Monsig-
nor Bruchesi of Montreal, Archbishop
Ryan of Philadelphia, Archbishop o
Connell of Boston, Archbishop Ireland
Of St. Paul. Bishop Burke Of Albany
and Gabriels of Ogdensburgh.
The entire group OF prelates was en-
tertained this evening at dinner by
Countess Annie Leary. at her resi-
dence on Fifth avenue.
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NORTH BENNINGTON

Wayne Spencer spent Saturday in
Cambridge.
Frank Ripley's house is undergoing
fresh coat Of paint.
Frank Bonner of Syracuse spent
Sunday with his brother George.
Miss Saydie Babson has returned
from a two weeks vacation In Pitts
field and North Adams with her friend
Miss Edna Hinkelbein.
Miss Saydie Babson has accepted a
position with Clark's factory In Hoo
sick Falls
Elmer Johnson who has been visit
ing friends in town returned to New
York today.
Miss Name ConrOy returned last eve
ming from Shushan and resumed her
duties in the +. Y. Waist factory.
Herbert White has improved the
looks of his property on the corner
of Bank and School streets by placing
new windows In his house.
Work on the corporation changing
the main street is progressing rapid
~. Surveyors were at work yesterday
making preparations to change the
trolley road. When completed II will
be great improvement to the streets.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
Obituary.

For many weeks our community
has been Swallowed by sorrow, death
has entered several homes and the
air has seemed filled with farewelTs
ito the dying" The evening OF Easter
Sunday Margaret Louise Scott entered
into rest, at the Scott homestead
where she was born nearly seventy
three years ago and where she has
spent her life. She was q grand
daughter of Pheneaz Scott, who was
one of the patriots of the early days.
His name Is upon the roll of Captain
Fassett's military company. She was
daughter of Henry Scott and Mary
Ann Fay and niece of Colonel Martin
Scott. She was deeply attached 10
her home and to the memories which
made 1t sacred.
Like so many faithful New England
women of whom the world knows
little, she found her life work in car
| ing for those most nearly related
to her and in the necessary domestic
duties which make up the home life.
She possessed the prominent traits
of her family q true appreciation OF
the beauties of nature. a retensive
memory and a keen sense OF humor.
For nearly three years she has SUI
fered from paralysis, much of the
time has been helpless. She received
tender devoted care from her brothers
and sisters who miss her sadly from
her accustomed place.
Somewhere yet, In the hilltops
or the country that hath no pain,
She will watch in her beautiful
doorway,
And bid them welcome again.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
SYNDICATE

There was no preaching at the M.
4. church last Sunday.
Miss Grace Andrews commenced her
school In South Arlington last week.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
Thursday afternoon Of this week at
the church.
Mr.. Wilmarth of Ludlow was in
town several days last week looking
at timber land with view Of buying.
Several of our townspeople attended
the drama at Arlington. "The Corner
Store" given by the Shushan dramatic
club and all pronounced 1t fine.
Mrs. Erwin Wilcox and little son
who have been visiting Mrs. Wilcox's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Hamilton
have returned to their home in Man
chester.
J. J. Stakeholder and Bert Vaughn
were in town recently and bought the
farm in Hamilton Hollow known as
the Morehouse Hamilton farm which
includes large tract of timber land.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
WHAT ROOSEVELT
CLAIMS TO HAVE
ACCOMPLISHED
President Pleased With the
Decision Of Congress
NATION IN FRONT RANK
Two eattIeshIps Year ID the Result
OF His Long Fight Friends Call Il
Signal Victory.

Washington, April 27.-Two battle
ships year is what President Roose-
welt says he has accomplished through
his fight for his naval program. Had
he been victorious In having four
such ships authorized at this session,
the United States could have dictated
terms of disarmament to the nations
of the world. This statement made
tonight Is understood to reveal the
Presidents source of strength I'm the
naval fight which has been waged so
lstrenuously. Furthermore. two ships
| this year. with the promise OF two
ships year to follow which the
President has accepted as a bona fide
I'stipulation on the part of the Senate,
means only program which will
place the United States In the front
rank of naval progression, but which
fails to place 1t In the position OF die
tating cessation of naval aggres-
, sion.
That the President on the whole ia
pleased with the result of his efforts
with Congress on this subject was
made manifest tonight; that he
firmly believes in the ability of the
United States to dictate the, naval
policy Of the world in the future
through demonstration of ability to
overwhelmingly Outstrip rival con-
struction is equally manifest.
President Roosevelt wanted four
battleships this year. He got two.
With the two he obtained the promise
that two more would be forthcoming
each year. This. means. considering
the dimensions of the battleships
which modern construction dictates.
that the United States shall keep fully
abreast of the naval armament OF any
other nation.
The friends OF the President are
flushed tonight with what they re-
gard as a signal victory for his inter-
national policies, and the details of
this victory are freely given and de-
clared to reflect the exuberance Of
President Roosevelt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
roRcleLY oepoRTeD
Man Said to Have Secured $1,000 From
Friend In Stud Poker.

Syracuse, April 27.-Alcide Bour.
geois was seized by federal officers
this morning, hustled into an automo-
bile and taken In the machine toward
the Canadian border.
Bourgeois was charged with secur-
ing $1,000 from Montreal man I'm q
game of stud poker
Jalma West, an officer OF the depart
ment of commerce and labor, was sent
here to summarily deport Bourgeois.
1t being claimed that he was fugitive
from justice and that he came into
this country without registering.
Attorney Joseph Bondy Of this city,
appearing for West, this morning went
before Commissioner Northrup and
withdrew the warrant charging the
man with larceny. The commissioner
ordered the man discharged and he
was arrested on the spot by Agent
West. Bourgeois attorneys objected
to the proceedings and attempted to
interfere. West, with the aid of
Montreal detective, succeeded In pull
ing the man away from the lawyers.
They dragged him to the automobile
and in an instant they were out Of
sight. Bourgeois attorneys said that
they would go to Washington for re-
dress In the matter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
-FOUR BATTLESH|P
PROGRAM ONCE
MORE FAILS
Fifty Senator's Voted to Support
the House
ONLY 20 VOTES IN FAVOR
Presidents recommendation Defeat
cd In Senate Naval Bill Carries
Appropriation Of $i23, ISIS, $50.

Washington, April 27.--By an over
whelming vote President ROOSEVELT
four battleship program failed today
In the Senate, just as It did in the
House. The amendment for four bat
tleships was introduced by Senator
Piles and the fight for its adoption was
led by Senator Beveridge Twenty
three votes were cast for the increased
program, the number largely being
made up OF recently elected senators.
Fifty senator's voted to support the
House, and the recommendation OF
the Senate naval committee in favor
Of building only two battleships.
The debate on the amendment last
ed three days to the exclusion OF all
other matters. 1t was begun by Sena-
tor Beveridge with an eloquent appeal
for the support Of the President. At
times the discussion came near becom-
inging acrimonious, especially sharp
exchanges occurring between Senators
Aldrich and Beveridge.
Ii was developed by Senator ALI
son during the debate that there is a
well defined understanding among the
Senate leaders for the authorization of
two battleships each year, until the
American navy is regarded as suffi-
cient to meet any demands that may
be made upon 1t.
AS finally passed. the bill carries ap-
preparations aggregating 1923, 155, 659
and provides for the construction of
two battleships and two GOLFERS and
the purchase OF three additional col
Tiers. the construction of submarines
and other necessary craft. and in
creases the pay OF officers and en-
listed men. as well as increasing both
the pay and the strength Of the ma
rine corps.
With the battleship matter disposed
OF the Senate soon disposed of all
other amendments and of the bill IT,
self
Senator Money OF Mississippi re-
newed his amendment providing that
materials for the new battleships may
be imported. but that they must be OF
American product and manufacture
The amendment was defeated, 40 to
Is.
Several amendments offered by Dem
ocrats, including that OF Senator New
lands. appropriating $20.0OO.0O0 for an
auxiliary navy, were killed on points
OF order and the bill was passed
The Presidents message was laid
before the Senate, but on account OF
the lateness OF the hour was not read.
The Senate then adjourned.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
FIRE ON THE ELEVATED
Flames Under Train Plunge Passen.
gers Into Panic.

New York, April 26.-Two hundred
or more passengers on seven car
elevated train on the Second avenue
line were thrown into panic tonight
when q fire broke out under the Sec
ond car and filed the train with
smoke. There was vivid electrical
display followed by dense clouds OF
smoke, which was carried through
out the train Immediately there was
n rush for the doors which became
jammed and the frightened passeng-
ers, including several women and
children endeavored to escape to a
station platform by smashing the win
dows.
The police reserves were called and
order was finally restored Several
passengers were cut by glass in their
attemps to escape and one passeng-
err. Della Brennan. young girl, was
seriously injured by a piece of glass.
The fire was extlnguished without
much damage. Traffic on the line
was blocked for half an hour.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
DIRECT FROM PARIS
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Restorer Now Made In the
United States.

DR.. Giroux's famous hair restorer, the
most efficient hair tonic In the world
and used extensively throughout
France and other parts of Europe Is
now being made in the United States.
This action was taken to save the
heavy import duty and today Partisan
Sage is offered to the people of Amer
lea at only so cents bottle.
w. l.. Gokay has been appointed
agent for this city and is pleased to
recommend Partisan Sage as most
delightful hair dressing.
Partisan Sage is guaranteed by W.
L. Gokay to cure dandruff, stop falling
hair, restore gray hair, and cure all
diseases of the scalp or money back.
Partisan Sage makes the hair SOFT
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
BURR & BURTON BASEBALL
VIII Open Season with Bennington
Hluh School "Wednesday.

Manchester, April 27.-The schedule
of Burr & Burton baseball team, for
the coming season is as follows.
April 29--Bennington II. s. at Man
chester.
May 2-Black River Academy at
Manchester.
May 6--Burr & Burton at Albany.
May Burr 4 Burton at Proctor.
May 13-Open.
May 16-Rutland High School at
Manchester.
May 2O--Burr & Burton at Yer
gennes.
May 2l-Burr & Burton at Barre.
May 28-Burr 4 Burton at Rutland.
May 27--Proctor High School at
Manchester.
May 3O--Albany High school at
Manchester.
June 3-North Remington Stars at
Manchester.
June 6-Burr & Burton at Ludlow.
June 10--North Bennington High
School at Manchester.
June 13 a. m.-Burr & Burton at
North Bennington.
June 13 p. m.-Burr &Burton at
Bennington.
Burr & Burton will have a strictly
"all school, team In the field, and try
hard to maintain her old position In
inter-scholastic baseball circles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
cHAuNceY oLcoTT
Popular Irish Actor at the Opera
House Thursday Evening.

The annual visit to Bennington Of
that popular delineator of romantic
Irish characters and singer Of sweet
songs. Chauncey Olcott, has come to
be something In the nature Of fam
lily event to thousands Of his friends
here. Every one seems to know
Chauncey though they may never have
even clasped his hand or heard his
voice save across the foOtlights. as
there Is something In the direct style
of his art. in his singing and acting.
that makes a personal appeal. He
comes each year with new play and
new songs and his audiences hold to
him with sterling loyalty. This year
he is presenting "O'Neill Of Derry"
which was especially written for him
by Theodore Burt Sayre. At the OPP
era house Thursday evening, April
20
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
VERMONT VS.. WILLIAMS
Opening Game Of the Season ct
WiIIiamstown Tomorrow.

The Williams college baseball team
opens the season at WILLIAMSBURG
tomorrow, their opponents being the
University of Vermont team which
has distinguished itself already this
season by beating Harvard and Brown
on their own grounds. The game will
be called ut o'clock. 1t is expected
that the trolley road will furnish a
special car running from here directly
TO Williamstown village and leaving
here at 2:30.
This is Williams fourth game this
year, having already PLAYED West
Point, Brown and Holy Cross and
winning two out of three. II will be
Vermont's eighth game. Vermont. hay
ing so far this year beaten Iehigh. 4
to /; Harvard. 8 to 5; Brown, to g.;
and the Lowell professional team OF
the New England league s to 0. Yer
mont has been beaten this year by
Pennsylvania, 3 to 2; and by villa
Nova. s to 6; and has also played a
tie game with villa Nova. Collins,
Vermont's star pitcher, will be In the
box and Williams. will pitch for VIII
liams. The Vermont catcher Is Bur
rington of Pawnal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
TYPHOID IN BOSTON
The Milk Supply to Be Subjected to
Rigid Test.

Boston, April 27.-The typhoid
fever epidemic has assumed alarming
proportions In Boston There has
been fresh outbreak of the disease
in East Boston, where 1t was suppos-
ed to be under control. The board OF
health has taken drastic action to
stop the spread OF the disease but SO
far II has been unsuccessful. Medical
inspectors have traced the origin OF
the epidemic to contaminated milk
from Worcester county, and orders
have been issued barring all milk
from there from sale in Boston
Every gallon Of milk coming into
Boston will now be subjected to Sc
we're tests. and inspectors will scour
the state, examining the farms from
which the milk comes.
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sunday and Feel Half So Mean Another Fellow
STARK LODGE u o. 0. r.
Celebrate seth Anniversary Of Found
ing Of OddfeIIoWship.

Stark lodge, |. o. o. F., celebrated
the S9th anniversary OF the founding
OF Odd Fellowship in the United
States In their rooms I'm the opera
house block Monday evening. The
features OF the evening were an elab-
crate banquet and very pleasing en-.
tertainment assisted by the band. A
large number OF Odd Fellows and Re-
bekahs and their families were pres.
ent.
A delegation from SALISBURY and
Arlington was also present. The an.
nual session Of the grand lodge will be
held In Rutland from May 10Th to 22d
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
UNITED STATES TO ACT
Said to Have Agreed With Mexico
Regarding Guatemalan Affairs.

Mexico City, April 26.-There is a
persistent rumor today that news OF
a disquieting nature has been receiv-
ed by the Mexican state department
from Guatemala. According to re-
ports; President Diaz has called q
cabinet meeting to discuss Central
American affairs. This meeting Is
said to be scheduled for tomorrow.
AS today is a holiday, 1t is impossible
to confirm these stories 1t is de-
clared that the United States and
Mexico have reached an agreement
regarding Central American affairs
and that important developments are
about to materialiZe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
GRANITE IN RANDOLPH
Examinations Indicate a Deposite
Similar to Bethel Variety.

Randolph. April 27.-The work OF
examining granite deposite on the
farm Of Mrs. Ida Mann. one mile
south of this village, has been begun
and several men and teams are being
employed by G. w. Boyce, of New
York, uncoverlng the stone, which is
said to be white variety similar to
the Bethel granite. Granite has also
been discovered on the farm Of A. II
Beedle, near by, and excellent speci
mems already have been taken out
The quantity of the stone has not yet
been determined as the excavations
have not been extensive enough to
estimate the amount.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
DIVIDED ON TAFT
Two Sets of Delegates viii Go to Con
ventIon From Gulfport, Miss.

Gulfport, Miss, April 27.-Two sets
OF delegates will go to the national Re
publican convention from the Sixth
Congressional district of Mississippi.
At the convention held here yesterday
1t was proposed to endorse the candi-
dacy Of Secretary Of War Taft but this
was strongly opposed by the negroes
in attendance, who proposed that res
olutions be passed declaring Senator
Foraker the most fit candidate. A
split resulted and two sets of two del
egates were named. The first two
were instructed for Secretary Taft and
the others will go uninstructed
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TWO KILLED IN RIOT
Negro Shot and Killed Sister While
Intoxicated.

Fort Worth, Texas, April 27-At Gil
mer, Texas. Saturday night, Ben Hol.
land, negro. while intoxicated, shot
and killed his sister, Jennie Marble.
A crowd Of several hundred negroes
gathered and were preparing to lynch
him when Constable Cumble, carrying
a double barreled shotgun, appeared.
and attempted to dispense the crowd.
Instead Of dispensing, the mob closed
in on the officer who dubbed his gun
and started to fight his way out with
his prisoner. In the struggle that en-
sued both barrels of the constable's
gun were discharged and Josephine
Mitchell and an unknown negro man
were instantly killed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28

lockwood & Howe, real estate deal
ers, have sold for Daniel c. Potter
his farm located about two miles
south of this village on,the main road
to North Adams which was formerly
owned by William Sears to George II.
Wetherbee, formerly OF Manchester.
Mr.. Wetherbee will take possession
In about week.