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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-21

eu as reau. Inc roll call showed that
the membership was composed of 140
men, % of whom were present at the
roll call. Secretary Jones read an ex-
cellent review of the years undertake
ings. The members rendered a vote
OF thanks for the report and the
grounds 1t covered; also 1t was voted
that the report be printed in pamphlet
form for circulation The chairman
OF the various committees made verbal
reports which being satisfactory were
accepted The treasurer reported a
small sum in the treasury. j. II. Nc
Eachrop reported that the local branch
of the Humane society had undertaken
to attempt to enforce the curfew law
and had asked that the Mems asso-
citation appoint a committee of three, to
cooperate with them, President
Leonard thereupon named as such
committee, J. Gaylord Glenn, A. Mel.
vim Jones and DR.. George T. Wilson.
The nominating committee recon-
mended the election of the officers of
the past year and that the same men,
bers compose the committees, except
that A. Melvin Jones should replace
Frank V. Milliman, the latter having
removed from town. The election of
officers followed. President, Edgar
Leonard; vice president, Clyde l.. Har-
vey; secretary, Ernest c. Jones; treas
urer, Jacob A. Graves. The commit
tees are as follows: Lookout, Chester
Gillespie, chairman; Thomas B. Will
son, Jared d. Howe, and J. H. Nc
Eachron; social, George A. Ross, chair
man; Elmer J. Kimpton, William b.
Putnam, A. Melvin Jones; calling, Ed
yard Hynick, chairman; d. j. Hum
phrey and William N. Stevens; Sun
day school committee, William II.
Copeland, chairman; William n. Stew
ems, J. Fl. Eachron; visiting, J. NJ. Car
penter chairman: Charles Bowie, M.
G. Milliman, James II. Nesbitt and ].
Fred Peters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-21

", ANTED Mother aud daughter desire
w large sunny room and board In private
family, in pleasant location Ia or near Bennng-
ton. rom about March list. Address, Box l0s,
WilliamstowD, Mass. 61t6
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
STUDENTS WHO TRIED TO
KILL CABRERA ARE SHOT
Roosevelt Congratulates President of
Guatemala on His Escape from
Death at Hands of AS
sassins
Ey Associated Press.

Ey Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-President
Cabrera was congratulated by the
president today on his escape from
death at the hands of assassins. The
congratulatory message was sent af-
ter the details Of the attack had been
received officially from United States
Minister Heimke, whose dispatch came
by cable last night. The official dis
patch foiloWs
"Guatemala, April 22.-Secretary of
State, Washington: At 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, as the president of
Guatemala entered the palace to re-
ceive me in public audience, five ca
dets of the military academy-form-
ing a part of his bodyguard-attemp
ed to assassiante him, and in the me-
lee he received a bayonet thrust
through his left hand. while an officer
of his staff Is said to have been killed.
"At the same hour, when l was
about to take a carriage to proceed to
the palace for my reception, the SOL
diers came with a message from the
president, who advised me that, owing
to what had happened, my reception
would be postponed a few days. Just
after the attack I sought and with
great difficulty obtained an itnerview
with the president at the palace,
where he has chosen to remain, heavily
guarded.
at is stated that the five cadets
have been shot. The authorities i'm
mediately ordered the stores closed
and the cessation of street traffic. The
city is quiet. The populace is as
founded and condemns the attack.
"HEIMKE."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
DO NOT BELIEVE SENATE
WILL TAKE ANY ACTION
Papers in Venezuela Affair Are Now
Before Committee and Ample
Time Has Been Given for
Discussion

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-Adminis-
tration officials have practically aban-
doned the expectation that the senate
will at this session of congress author
ize punitive measures against VeneZu-
ella for her refusal TO refer to arbitra-
tion the disputed claims of American
citizens and corporations against the
country.
All the papers in the case are before
the senate committee on foreign rela-
tions and ample time has been given
for a thorough consideration of the
matter. Public opinion as to the mer-
it's of the controversy has not devel-
ope to any great extent, the officials
say, as a result of the publication of
the correspondence, and for this rea-
con the senate committee probably does
not feel justified in acting.
Persons or firms having commercial
interests in Venezuela which would be
adversely affected by punitive measures
have urged that nothing be done, while
no sentiment has developed in favor of
drastic action.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
COMMITTEES ON RECEPTION
AND FLOOR AT THE BALI

The program for the ball, which in
cluded twenty-four numbers, was in
charge Of the ball committee of the
committee on the entertainment of the
officers, of which General Robert Wan
kowski was chairman. The other mem
bers were F. ]. Zeehandelaar and E.
]. Louis. This committee was assist
ed by a floor committee composed of
the following:
]. B. Banning, George N. Black, j.
P. Burns, J. j. Byrne, H. r. Callen-
dar, H. B. Chase, A. ]. Copp. jr., r.
B. Dickinson, E. w. Flint, jr., c. A.
Henderson, C. Holterhoff, 1r., F. Lati-
mer, DR.. H. Mccartney, E. w. Mines,
G. E. Newlin, r. A. Rowan. James
Slauson, John S. Tanner, w. L. Wills,
Karl C. Klokke.
The reception committee was COM
posed of the following:
H. B. Ainsworth, A. C. Balch, F. H.
Bixby, w. w. Boothe, N. Bridge, E.
A. Bryant, A. H. Busch, j. R. Clark,
E. P. Clark C. R. Drake, Captain A.
A. Fries Burton E. Green, r. H. Her.
ron, ]. T. Jones, E. J. Marshall, Jo-
seph Mesmer, Cosmo Morgan, Walter
Raymond, NJ. S. Severance, A. ]. Wa
ters.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
CAPTAIN SCHROEDER is
PLACED IN CHARGE OF
THE SECOND DIVISION
Changes Announced at Washington
Indicate That "Fighting Bob"
Will Again Take COM
mand

According to the orders issued by the
navy department at Washington yes
terday it is inferred that Admiral Ev-
ans is to take the great fleet through
the Golden Gate and then turn his
command over to Admiral Thomas.
The veteran is to perform this last
duty in command and then retire on
his laurels.
That this program is well under
stood at Washington is evident from
the orders issued. According to them
Admiral Thomas is to take full COM
mand May 9, three days after the fleet
passes through the Golden Gate. On
the same day Admiral Emory is or
dered to take charge of the fourth di-
vision, Admiral Sperry is to take
charge of the second squadron, and
Captain Seaton Schroeder is to take
charge of the second division of the
first squadron. thus relieving him of
command of the Virginia. He is to
be succeeded on the Virginia by Com
mander A. Sharp of the navy yard at
Washington, d. G.
Since the Illness of Admiral Evans,
Admiral Thomas has been acting COM
mander of the fleet in the hope that
"Fighting Bob" would recover in time
for the finish of the cruise. During
this time Captain Harber of the Maine
has been in charge of the third di-
vision, now at anchor at Santa Monica.
This means that the Maine will cease
to be the flagship of this division, and
that the Virginia may become the
flagship.
The orders follow the line indicated
some time ago, but the placing Of Cap
tain Schroeder in command of a di-
vision was not included in the orig
inal plan.
Admiral Thomas is to retire soon
after his promotion takes place and
will be succeeded by Admiral Sperry
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
VIRGINIA

RICHMOND, Va, April PA spe-
cial from Smiths Crossroads. in
Mecklenburg county, says that ]. M.
Bishop, a farmer, shot and killed Beart
Moss, a negro, who had attempted to
criminally assault his 14-year-old
daughter and, told to go away,
threatened Bishops life. Bishop was
exonerated by the coroner's jury.
CHARLOTTESVILL board Of
visitors of the University of Virginia
has accepted the resignation of DR..
John w. Mallet, the noted chemist,
who has been invited by the Carnegie
foundation to become a beneficiary.
DR.. Mallet has held professorships at
Amherst, Jefferson Medical college,
Philadelphia and the Universities of
Alabama, Louisiana and Texas. He
is a fellow of the Royal society, Lon
don.
NORFOLK-A sealed statement left
bv Leo C. Thurman, who was hanged
here for the murder of his roommate.
Walter p. Dolsen of Michigan, was
opened here. 1t is full confession, in
which Thurman says:
'I murdered Dolsen in cold blood"
The Confession made February Is
last, in which Thurman declared that
the Dolsen murder was in self-defense,
is fully retracted, Thurman declaring
he killed Dolsen while the latter slept,
for the sole purpose of robbery, the
weapon being an ak. He says his
charges of degeneracy against Dolsen
were fiction, and that Dolsen was a
gentleman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
From Your Home State
SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S. D., April 22.-Articles
were filed with the secretary of state
Incorporating the Great American rail-
way with capital of $3.50, 100000. Ac-
cording to the articles of Incorporation
the road is to run between Chicago and
Winnipeg. A. ]. Hinde of Lancaster,
Wis, is one of the incorporators.
HURON-The list of sufferers from
prairie fires continues to grow. Reports
show the fires were the most destruct-
i've in property loss ever experienced in
this section of the state. Thousands of
acres were burned over, groves de-
stroyed and scores of cattle, horses,
sheep and hogs consumed. Many fami-
lies lost their homes, barns, machinery
and grain, but the aggregate loss cam
not be estimated. Beside the fires in
this, Beadle, county, reports of losses
in Jerauld, Sandborn, Sully, Hand,
Sphinx and Kingsbury counties are re-
ceived.
News has been received here of the
death of George Baker, a young far
mer residing with his mother on the
John Fern@nd farm, northeast of Yale.
1t appears that Mr. Baker was at work
III field and attempted to burn a
small patch of prairie. The fire got be-
yond control and in attempting to res
cue MS lettI1 MT. bdh6I was ONSiSo
by heat and smoke, which resulted in
his death a few hours later.
DEADWOOD-Unite States Senator
Kittredge and Governor Crawford. rival
Republican candidates for the seat now
held by Kittredge, will this week make
a speaking tour of the Black Hills.
Their dates, which at one time threat
ened to clash have been so arranged
that they will not be in the same town
on the same day. Both will address the
South Dakota Stock Growers associa-
ton, Crawford on Tuesday and Kilt
redge on Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
SAYS FRICTION CAUSED
COLLAPSE OF COMPANY
z. S. EIdridge Blames Bank Commits.
sion for Crash of Great Financial
lnstituton-Had Advised
Board

BY Associated f-ess.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.-At a
meeting of the legislative committee to
investigate the banking methods of CAL
ifornia, held here today Zoeth S. Ed
ridge, former member of the bank COM
mission, stated that it was the friction
between members of the bank commits
sion at that time which caused the
crash of the California Safe Deposit and
Trust company.
Eldridge stated that in March, 1905,
he had stated to the other members of
the commission that 1.-The screws should
be put on the officials of the institu-
tion," but that the other members of
the commission had ignored his sugges-
tions.
In August, 1905, Eldridge made a
thorough investigation of the bank, he
said, and in his report criticised the
officials of the bank severely, and aft
erward made an order directing the
manager of the bank to decrease his
loans and to eliminate other features
of the bank business.
The order was not obeyed, and Ed
ridge resigned from the commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
OFFICERS INSTALLED BY
ROYAL ARCH MAS0NS
Leo V. Youneworth Of Los Angeles
Takes Post of Captain of Host.
Sum Is Added to Former
Subscriptions
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.-The
grand chapter of California, Royal
Arch Masons, completed it's business
and closed it's fifty-fifth annual session
today. 1t decided to add $4,000 to it's
former subscription of $4,000 toward
the Masonic temple to be erected on
Van Ness avenue and Oak street.
The following officers were installed:
Past grand high priest-J. c. Willis,
Pasadena.
Grand high priest-F. w. G. Moebus,
Alameda.
Deputy grand high priest-George H.
Monroe, Fresno.
King-James r. Tapscott, Yreka.
Grand scrbe-Charles w. Norton,
Stockton.
Grand reasurer-Franklin III. Dey,
San Francisco.
Grand ecretary-William A. Davies,
Alameda.
Grand chapain-W. A. Sherman,
{ akland.
Grand lecturer-Henry Ascroft, San
Francisco.
Captain of the host-Leo V. Young
worth, Los Angeles.
Royal Arch captain-William w. Ly-
man, st. Helena.
Grand organist-Samuel d. Mayer
Grand guard-George w. Perkins,
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
STUDENTS SUSPENDED
BY PROF. CLARK'S ORDER
Former Editor of the Sequoia and
Track Captain flanagan Are Un-
derstood to be Objects
of Action
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, April 20.
Prof. Clark of the student affairs
committee today posted a notice an
nouncing the suspension of three stu
dents. One of the three is e. N. Smith
of Honolulu, former editor Of the Sc
quota, who will not be allowed to regis
ter in the university on account of a
recent editorial in which he bitterly
criticised the student affairs committee
individually and collectively.
Another student whose name is not
given was suspended for being under
the influence of liquor on the campus
April II.
The third student suspended will not
be permitted to register for failure to
comply with the regulations requiring
students under suspension to remain off
the campus.
While no name is given it is generally
understood this is Track Captain F. R.
flanagan, who is thus permanently
suspended for attending the intercol-
legiate meet last Saturday where his
duties drew him contrary to the order
of Prof. Clark
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
BODY OF IRONWORKER
FOUND ON SIDEWALK
MAN HAD FALLEN FROM A
WINDOW
Police Hear Deceased May Have Conn.,
mtted Suicide and an lnvestiga-
ton Will Be Made-Had
Been Despondent

Martin Thomas, an ironworker from
Cleveland, Ohio, employed since his ar
rival here several weeks ago as helper
in a West Seventh street restaurant,
was found lying dead upon the side
walk of Plaza street, near Sanchez al
ley, shortly after midnight this morn
ing.
The mans skull was crushed and his
upper right jaw bone broken, evidently
by a fall from the window of his room
in the Pico house, below which his body
was found.
Whether Thomas jumped from the
window with the intention of commit
ting suicide or whether his fall was ac-
cidental is not known.
Thomas appeared at the Pico house
early in the. evening and engaged a
room for week, paying for it in ad-
vance. He was given a room on the
side of the house looking out on the
plaza and near Sanchez alley.
After engaging the room he lett ana
returned at about 11:30 o'clock with
some personal effects.
Securing the key to the room, he
went upstairs, and nothing more was
known of him until his lifeless body
was found on the sidewalk beneath the
window.
The door to his room was locked with
the key on the inside. The window was
wide open and it is probable that In
raising it to secure ventilation Thomas
lost his balance.
Thomas was intoxicated at the time
he went to his room. so much so that
he received an offer from an attache or
the hotel to assist him up stairs Thls
offer he refused.
He is said to have been despondent
because of his inability to secure work
at his trade, and it may have been that
he threw himself from the window In a
moment of temporary insanity. 1t Is
probable, however. that his death was
entirely accidental.
The body was removed to Pierce
Bros morgue and an inquest will be
held tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
NEW JERSEY

BRIDGETON, N. j., April 22.-An-
other important arrest was made when
Mrs. Amanda Wright, colored, was taxi
en- into custody. A search warrant
brought to light a wagon load of goods,
said to have been stolen, hidden away
in her house. Much Of the stuff was
identified by persons whose homes have
been robbed.
VINELAND-Fire of mysterious or
igin destroyed the big ice house of the
American Ice company and the homes
of John Ogg and William Shallcat'
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
LOCKS UP POLICEMAN,
BREAKS JAIL, STEALS
GIRLS HORSE, ESCAPES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
= ROSSLAND, B. c., April 22.-- !
!. George Torney made his escape !
: from the city lookup at Trail in !
: regular sensational dime novel !
! style last night. He locked the po- !
= liceman in a kitchen, got out I
= through the office, and while on his !
! way to liberty compelled a young !
+ woman to dismount from a horse !
! she was riding and, mounting the !
- steed, he was soon on the Ameri- !
: can side ofgthe boundary.
!. !. + i \ i + !. !. j. + = i \ \ j. !. !
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
UTAH

PROVO. Utah, April 22.-Ternie NJ.
Thomas has begun suit in the district
court for divorce from Frank H. Thom-
as, alleging that the marriage took
place August 10, 1897, and that in 1904
defendant deserted her and since then
has failed to provide. There are three
children, ranging in age from to 10
years.
William Chapman of American Fork
was arraigned in the district court, and
to the information charging him with
adultery he entered plea of not guilty.
The case was continued for the term.
LEHI-Lehi will enter the march of
progress with the other up-to-date
towns of the state and will make a
united effort to improve and beautify
the homes of the city. An improvement
league has been organized with G. N.
Child chairman and James Kirkham
secretary. Different committees have
been assigned duties as follows: En-
forcement of city ordinances, J. H.
Gardner, Henry Lewis; educational and
aesthetic side, F. D. Worlton, G. N.
Child and Karl Hopkins. Prizes will
be awarded for the best kept homes, j.
T. Winn, G.. L. Corner and James Kirk
ham having this part of the work in
charge.
EUREKA-One of the most enjoyable
social events of the season took place at
the Victor mine, on which occasion Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Treloar celebrated
their china wedding Their home on
the mountain side overlooks the vast
expanse of Tintic valley and the noun
tains of Nevada, $50 miles distant. were
in the range of vision. Japanese Ian
terms illuminated the veranda and the
interior of the house was decorated
with wedding bells, Easter lilies and
roses. The Mammoth band discoursed
sweet music, the strains of which were
waited to the valley, two miles below.
PARK CITY-The regular meeting of
the Odd Fellows was held in their hall,
and the members were paid visit by
Grand Master F. M. Ulmer. The talk
by the visiting officer was greatly en-
joyed by all the members. Refresh
ments were served.
Joe Falcon and John Doe were picked
up on Main street in an intoxicated
condition by officers Peterson and Luke
and were fined $5 each by Judge Wa
ters. The lecture that went with this
small fine will no doubt keep the Of
tenders on the straight track hereafter.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
WILL HONOR MEMORY OF
FATHER OF BASEBALL

CHICAGO, April 22.-President
O'Neill of the Western League of
Baseball Clubs today telegraphed
managers of all western league clubs
requesting them to display flags at
half mast at all games tomorrow as
mark of respect to the memory of
Henry Chadwick, "the father of base
ball." whose interment will take place
in Brooklyn tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
MINNESOTA

DULUTH, Mimi. April 22.-Despon-
dent over business troubles Charles f.
Leland, formerly president of the Com
mercial bank, shot and killed himself
in his rooms at 1911 East Superior
street. The failure of the Commercial
bank, which followed the embezzle-
ment of $4,000 of the banks funds by
the teller, preyed upon his mind.
RUSHFORD-As the result of the
alleged embezzlement of $4,000 by the
city clerk and the voting of no licenses
this city is threatened with bankruptcy.
The saloon licenses expire April 23, at
which time $4,000 revenue in licenses
will be cut off. The shortage of City
Clerk Aim, who pleaded guilty, brings
the loss of revenue almost up to SSO00.
MINNEAPOLIS - Eight children,
ranging in age from 9 years to two
months, were found by the Humane
society living alone with an insane Wo-
man at the home of John Shand The
attention of the neighbors was called
to Mrs Shand by the fact that she
would walk around the block hour
after hour carrying a bottle of beer
under one arm and bottle of whisky
under the other, while before her In a
cart she would push her youngest
child. The Humane society removed
Mrs. Shand to the city hospital and
sent a bookkeeper to care for the chill
6rpC
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
Knox Addresses Civic Forum

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, April Ex-senator Phil
ander c. Knox addressed the Civil
forum in Carnegie hall tonight. A
crowded auditorium listened with in
terest to his scholarly address on THE
People, the Railroads and the National
Authority"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
ADMIRAL EVANS TAKES AUTO
RIDE; IN FINE SPIRITS
BY Associated Press.

PASO ROBLES HOT SPRINGS,
April 22.-Rear Admiral r. D. Evans
was in excellent spirits today and al
though April showers were threatening,
he insisted upon taking an automobile
ride. In the company of Mrs. Evans
and DR.. p. e. McDonnold. speedy run
was made to the hot mud springs.
The admiral expressed himself as
having enjoyed the trip, and on his re-
turn spent an hour in the sun room.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
Use of the Iron Shutters

Isaacs-I see you haff put iron shutters on
all der windows of your new building.
Abrams-Yes-in case Of fire.
Isaacs-But dere buildings next
door to keep der fire out from.
Abrams-Ah, in case of fire in my building
der iron shutters viii keep der fire in.-The
Bohemian.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23
Arbitration Treaties Ratified
By Associated Press.

Ioy lAHaUCIdlVU T Tt7s'
WASHINGTON, April 22.-General
arbitration treaties with Great Britain
and Spain We're ratified by the senate
today. They are identical with treaties
heretofore ratified with France, Italy,
Mexico. Switzerland, Norway and Por-
tugal.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23

Mistaken

"Ah. see you are married." exclaimed the
merchant.
mo. SIR" replied the applicant for posi-.
tion ST got this scar in a railroad accident"
The Bohemian
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23

embroidered chiffon; Van Nuys, I'M
ported chiffon and lace over white, en-
broidered IN chiffon rosebuds; Kate
Van Nuys, white hand painted chiffon;
May Corson, blue crepe embroidered IN
pearls; Barnetta Norton, embroidered
white chiffon cloth; Mary Linq}ey'
white satin striped chiffon; Foy, white
embroidered lace trimmed with gold;
Florence Foy, pompadour chiffon, cut
empire; Wills, hand painted chiffon;
Louise Nixon Hill, pink net over pink
taffeta, old rose and pearl trimmings;
Marks, Paris Drecoll gown; Seligman,
Terrill gown of pale blue; Bonnye An
derson, lavender chiffon; Pinta Drake,
blue spangled messaline; Hazel Patter-
son, lace robe over blue, coral trim
mings; Genevieve Downing, opal span
gled net; Pearl Vollmer, white chiffon,
rose point lace; Marian Churchill, point
de lux lace; Gertrude Churchill, cream
chiffon; Alma Mennen, green chiffon;
Edith Heron, lavender messaline;
Clara Mercereau, white chiffon lace;
Molly Adelia Brown. gold spangled net;
Angel Miles, white silk net; Grace Row.
ley, white net over pink; Gertrude
Gooding. yellow marquisette; Gertrude
King, white embroidered chiffon.
Prominent Men Present
The subscribers who were present
with ladies were Messrs.:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23

RENTON-Frederick r. Lehlbach.
secretary of the state board of equaliza-
tion of taxes, resigned and Harry w.
Buxton was elected secretary. Mr..
Lehlbach will be made assistant prose-
cutor of Essex county.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-23

MULLICA HILL-Considera alarm
Is felt here owing to the appearance of
black diphtheria, there being two cases
in town. Miss Lillian White, daughter
of Isaac White, and Mrs, Charles zanes
are the victims.