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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
RAILROAD CHIEF
THOUGHT TO Be
A SUICIDE
Police DisCredit Killing Of Ira
G. Rawn by Burglar
INVOLVED IN GRAFT CASE
president of Monon Route Involved
in Car-Repair Frauds on lila
OILS Central

Chicago. July 21--lra G. Rawn, Pres
ident of the Monon Railroad, was
killed by a pistol shot early yesterday
morning in his home at Winnetka, a
north shore suburb. Members Of his
family declare that he was shot by a
burglar but the police are working on
"a theory OF suicide
The suicide theory is based partly
On the argument that Mr.. Rawn fear
cd the investigation of frauds on the
Illinois Central, committed while he
was its Vice President, and partly on
the fact that investigation OF the
shooting, so far as the reticent rela-
tiyes have permitted investigation to
go, negative all theories of murder
by burglar, hired assassin, or a
private enemy.
Mr.. Rawn was placed on the wit
sneSs stand in the official inquiry into
.the illinois Central graft on July Z.
lie MAS permitted to go after a few
,quesnens had been asked but those
few polcted queries from the attor-
ineys VIII hold in their hands the re-
suits of the detectives labors indicat-
led clearly to him the Inquisition TO
which he was TO be subjected.
IL is authoritatively stated that tie
attorneys representing the railroad
tweR prepared to show In this exam
natiul that Mr.. Rawn was cognizant
of the Crauds by which the Illinois
Central lost more than Sl,00O,OOO and
which took place in his department
Mr.. Rawn was operating Vice Pres
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
NEW PRIZES AT STATE FAIR
Vermont's Monthly Magazine VIII
Interest Youngsters

The Vermonter the state monthly.
Is to take a part In the forthcoming
annual state fair, to be held at White
River Junction Sept. 20 and %. in
elusive. Two prizes are offered OF
500 each, one for the best essay writ
ten by any Vermont girl or boy under
Fl years of age on the subject OF the
Morgan horse, the essay TO be In the
Office of the Vermonter not later than
September !, 1910. The second prize
OF 500 is for the best review OF the
Morgan horse classes at the state fair
OF this year. the manuscripts to be
submitted to the Vermonter before
October 10. 1910.
Each composition must be in the
handwriting OF the contestant. must
be written in black Ink on ruled fools
cap and on but one side OF the paper
and shall contain not less than two
thousand words. All authorities
which have been consulted must be
mentioned. Each composition must
be signed with the authors full name.
giving also age and Postoflice ad-
dress The English. spelling. pen
manshlp and neatness OF the compost
lions will be considered In addition to
the substance. The contestants for
prize No ? must actually witness the
Judging OF the Morgan classes az the
State Fair and must so state.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
YELLOW FEVER AT sLuEFIELDs
Dread Disease Appears to Have
Reached the Madriz Camp.

The American consul Thomas p.
Moffat, has issued Instructions to
the American naval commanders at
Bluehelds. Nicaragua, to observe
the strictest precautions that no per
sonal communication be held with
Bluefeds bluff, on account Of grave
fears that yellow fever is prevalent
there. The bluff Is held by the Mad
riz forces and numerous deaths have
recently occurred among the Madriz
soldiers. DR.. lrias, the executive
delegate on the Atlantic coast, who
is in charge OF the Madriz expedi-
ton, and Gen. Martinez have made a
hurried departure from the bluff. and
this fact, together with the serious
Illness of the commanding officer, Gen
Rivas. has given rise to the report
that yellow fever has reached the
camps of the Madriz army.
The steamer Venus, with Madriz
troops aboard, which was reported a
few days ago to have been captured
by Gen Estrada, is now bombarding
Halfway Cay. The report o. her
capture, therefore is erroneous and
her commander is attempting to re-
capture the important strategic
point. Halfway Cay. which Is now
held by Estrada. SO far little dam
age has been done.
Gen. Matuty has managed to outwit
Gen. Duron, one of the Estrada lead
ers. and has made his escape to the
blum, down the beach. A recent re-
port stated that Gen. Matuty had
been executed by Gen. Estrada, fol-
lowing trial by court-martial, at
which he was charged with betraying
the Estrada cause.
Gen. Mena is still engaged In the
vicinity of Acoyapa, which is gar
risoned by Gen Vasquez. commander
ln.chief OF the Nicaragusn govern
ment forces. Mena reports that Vas
Quez has recently been reinforced by
Gems. Lara aud Chavarria. He adds
that there have been many desertions
to the provisional arms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
BROKER ACCUSED
OF FRAUD CAUGHT
IN ITALY
Alexander HOIlander OF New
York Arrested in Naples
HENRY CLEws A VICTIM
overchareed Automobile Customer
and Defrauded Government Of
Duties

New York, July 21.--Alexander
Holander who was arrested yester-
day in Naples has been sought by fed
eral officials for months past.
He was the head of the customs
brokerage firm of Alexander Holland
er & Co, of so Wall street. Two in
dictments are pending against him,
the first charging conspiracy to de-
fraud the United States out of duties
through the alteration Of appraise-
ment papers for an automobile i'm
ported by Henry Clews the Broad st.
banker and broker; the second charg-
ing that ne forged invoices.
1t Is charged that Holander and his
associates reduced the appraisement
of the automobile on which the indict-
ment is based from $3.50 to $3.50 pay
ing S425 duty instead of 1925 or so per
cent as required by law. Mr.. Clews
however, paid the brokerage firm the
full 1925, unaware that any fraud was
being practiced.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
annLLE OF eRILLIANTINAv
May La Rue In Musical Success OF
the Season.

May Ia huc VI Wtoieo tSN~~~~e 49,
the Season.
May La Rue. dainiest OF prima
donnas will be seen at the opera
saturday In the reigning musical sue.
ces, Belle OF Brilllantina" a light,
frouhv. airy, summary, girly musical
show With twenty-five musical mum
beers that all will be whistling ON their
way home. The company has peeh
iplaying al summer at Euclid Gardens
i'm Cleveland and are now on a snort
road tour The Schenectady press
siad many pleasing things OF the
"nlelle OF Brilliantna" when II ap-
pvs,rcd at the Mohawk theatre IN
Schenectady for six performances
last week and Miss Ia Rue drew ca
paoity houses. Included In the com
pany are n beauty chorus that really
can sing and dance the real English
pony ballet and many clever and well
known principals. belle OF Bril-
iiantina" Is distinctly summary CIR
" show and Is only intended as re.
taxation, for summer worries the wor'
ries that those who cannot or have
not started on their vacations. must
endure.
There's nothing serious about Il
there are iingling musical numbers,
its offered at low summer prices and
tis refined. wholesome and iull Oh
pnap and go from start to finish.
phlllp Robson Is the lmpresarim who
Ia presenting Miss Ia Rue. m2nE
the principals may be mentione
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
AN UP STATE LEAGUE
Five Vermont Towns and One In New
York to Organize


A baseball league to include Bur
lington Rutland, Barre, Montpelier,
Whitehall, n. Y, Glens Falls, N. Y,
and perhaps Hudson Falls, N. Y, or
Proctor, is to be formed. This was
the conclusion arrived at by represen-
tatives from Burlington, Barre and
Whitehall, who met with Manager
Donovan in this city last evening. An
other meeting will be held here Sat
urday evening when the league will
be definitely organized and schedule
arranged.
Talk of such league has been
heard for some time and as 1t was
late in the season before anything
definite was done il was thought that
the project might not materialize.
However, interest has lately been
awakened, with the result that Man
ager Harry Guyon of Burlington,
Manager Paul Scampini of Barre and
Manager d. A. Forsburg of White
hall came to this city to talk the mat
ter over Word was received from
Glens Falls and Proctor requesting
that an adjourned meeting be held,
as they desired to make necessary
arrangements for participation in the
forming of league. 1t is planned to
have league of six teams.
Accordingly there will be a larger
meeting Saturday evening. 1t was ex-
pressed as the sense of last even
ings meeting that p. f. McManus of
this city be chosen president OF the
league association. The season will
open the middle of next week il ex-
Ipectations are realized and Rutland
fans will be treated to several fast
Igames each week during the rest of
the summer.-Rutland Herald of July
no.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21

ident of the Illinois Central when
the fraudulent car repair contracts
were being put through. In Noyem-
Der, 1909, he left that road and be-
came President of the Monon. Early
this Spring the Illinois Central fraud
came to light Though the investiga-
ton now is not in such shape that
any criminal responsibility for the
frauds is fixed, it is declared that the
railroad reputation of some persons
involved would be ruined and their
futures rendered precarious.
When the news reached the North
Shore suburbs this morning those
who knew Mr.. Rawn and saw him
daily were not surprised The only
surprise was the story of a burglary
The physicians who were called it is
believed, could throw light on the af-
fair which will come out at the
COroner's inquest.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21

ter Templeton who produced "TIa-
vana" AT the Casino threatre in New
York last season. Mr. Templeton is
the daiutiest of dancers and has pro-
duoed some pretty chorus numbers.
Miss la Rue co-starred with Otis
Harlan last season in "A Broken
Idol" and was distinct hit. She is
demure and pretty and has a sweet
voice. Palmer Hines Of the Dollar
Princess" company is the tenor
Helen steel Of the Soul Kiss is
among the beauty members Of the
cast and is said TO be the prettlest
girl on tho musical stage. Harry
Burnham Is the first comedian.
Belle Of Brllllantina" is offered at
SUMMER prices. the theatre will be as
cool "a the artlc circle and everyone
will thoroughly enjoy the musical
treat After playing IN Bennington
the company begins long run at
Lincoln Park az Worcester where
they will remain the rest OF the sum.
mer. Seats will go on sale TO night
and e should be remembered that on.
ly summer prices are asked. Later
In the season the prices will be
doubled Following are some Of the
song hits OF the entertainment.
rive got the time, the place, and
the money. but lts gosh darn hard to
find the girl. ANY little girl that
Ia nice little girl Is the right little
girl for me-; II want some one to
nlrt with me-. "Dlnah from Caro-.
lima" "rate me for n ride In Halley's
comet. Love, Love, Love. italian
Rag. Call around some Rainy After
noon. "Rosep'. Just Simple
.Alaid".
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
ENDORSE FIVE REPUBLICANS
chittenden County Democratic Con-
ventlon Held Today

Burlington, July 21.-The Chitten-
den county Democratic convention
was held here yesterday with an at
tendance of about 100 delegates, d. Il.
Sullivan of Winooski was chairman
and j. e. Meagher of Burlington sec
rotary.
OF nine nominations made five
were endorsements of candidates on
the Republican ticket.
The ticket follows:
Senator's. e. Kennedy of Willis
ton, G. NJ Norton of Huntington,
(Rep) and f. e. Gillette of Richmond
Assistant judges-Emile Blais of
Colchester and Lincoln Merrihew of
South Burlington, (Rep)
Judge of Probate. II. Macomber
of Burlington, (Rep)
Sheriff.. w. McGarghan of Rich
mond.
States Attorney-Henry b. Shaw,
of Burlington, (Rep.J
High Bailiff-Romeo Norton of
Huntington, (Rep)
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
NO OUTING THIS YEAR
Summer Meet Of Fish and Game Club
Will Not Be Held

Stowe, July 2l.-The Vermont Fish
and Game League will have no sum
mer outing this year because of the
inability of President Taft to be pres
ent. Secretary II. G. Thomas of this
place has received notice from Presi-
dent Maxwell Evarts to that effect
The destruction of Hotel Champlain
made necessary change in plans for
the outing that President Taft was
unable to meet.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
W. r. c. PICNIC
Held at Berkshire Park on
Wednesday

Forty ladies of the w. r. c. left on
an early car Wednesday morning for
Berkshire Park where they had lunch.
They also visited in Pittsfeld and
Pontoosac Lake where they enjoyed
a delightful sail On their arrival at
North Adams the moving pictures
were visited. This ended one of the
most enjoyable picnics ever held by
the corps. The party reached home
on the 10 o'clock car.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
rRAMplNe THROUGH VERMONT
Louis Puffer and Lawrence Griswold
Hiking Across the Mountain

Louis puffer and Lawrence Girls
void OF this village. who are on a hlk-
ing trip through the state. were In
Rutland yesterday having crossed the
mountain ridge during the previous
"a hours Tuesday night they slept
on the top OF KillIngton peak and
found the temperature unusually low
for July. While In Rutland they were
the guests OF Harry Mattlson OF Ben.
nington, now member OF the Rut.
land Herald stan. They left In the
afternoon for West Rutland and will
eventually cross the mountains again
with the intention OF reaching Mont.
pelier.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
rITcoMs TO BE COMMISSIONER
Former Head of Department to Sue
coed H. G. Thomas

Lyndonyille, July 2l.-John w. Tit
comb, formerly one of the fish and
game commissioners OF Vermont un-
der the old law, has accepted the APP
pointment as state commissioner Of
game and fisheries to succeed Henry
G. Thomas of Stowe resigned. and
will take the office August /. Mr..
lltcomb has had a wide experience
in this business. was for a number
of years chief of the bureau OF fish
culture of the United States govern
ment at Washington, and is recog-
nized as one Of the most expert auth
critics on this subject in the country.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
BASE BALL BUNTs

Ray Collins, the former Vermont
university pitcher lost game to De-
troit yesterday. The contest went IL
innings Collins was particularly eff
fective with men on bases. The runs
made by the Tigers were largely due
to errors by Speaker and Stahl.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
To BE Held In Woodman's Hall Fri.
day Evening, July %

The Republican voters OF the Town
OF Bennington are hereby warned TO
meet In caucus nc Woodlands hall.
over the Banner Office on Main street
In the Village Of Bennington. Friday
evening. July %. 1910. at eight o.
clock for the following purposes;
First: To choose twenty-five dele.
gates and twenty-five altcrnates to
represent said Republican Party at
a Republican convention for the
County OF Bennington, 10 be held at
Library hall. Remington, Vermont,
Thursday. July 2Sth. 1910, az ten o..
clock. a. m.
Second. To transact any other
business found necessary when met
Edward g. Bennett.
Henry r. Cushman.
Walter II. Berry.
Peter Iongtin.
William J. Hicks.
J. BENJAMIN Harmon.
Eugene J. Shea,
Republican Town Com.
"Ambie Mcconnell. the former
pownal boy, was out for practice with
the Boston Americans Saturday after
noon for the FIRST time since his op-
Grafton for appendicitis a couple Of
months ago. Il "a doubtful n Am.
bic" can win back his place at second
base this season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
American League Standing
National Leaaue Results

National League Results
AT Cincnnati-New York, 8; Gin
cinnati. 6.
AT st. Louis-Philadelphia, II; st.
Louis, ?.
Az Pttsburg Boston, 3; Pittsburg,
,.
Al Chicago-Brooklyn, 0; Chica-
go /
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
REFUSE
TO CONSIDER
ARBITRATION
Men Say 1t Is Too Late to
Settle That Way
ALARM AT ISLAND POND
Gov. Prouty With so Armed Deputies
to Quell Attack on Strike
Breakers

Boston, July 21.-One slight out
break by strike sympathizers at Is
land Pond, the closing of mill at
Monson, Mass, because of lack of
supplies, and the resumption If the
complete passenger schedules on al
most every line marked the strike on
the Grand Trunk and Central Yer
mont railroad systems in New Eng
land
Gov. Prouty went to Island Pond
yesterday, with nearly 80 armed dep
uties. Investigation showed that a
crowd OF young people. mainly rela-
tives or friends of the strikers, had
thrown coal, decayed eggs and other
missiles at train load OF strike break
ers, had broken car windows and done
other damage. It was also reported
that switches had been spiked and
packing removed. The strikers them
selves dsclaimed all knowledge of
the trouble and declared that they
we're as eager as the railroad officials
that peace be maintained One ar
rest was made.
Gov. Prouty said last evening"
Conditions are not nearly as bad
as | had anticipated and | do not look
for any further trouble in Island Pond
or any other point in Vermont"
Twenty-Five Of the strike breakers
who were taken to White River juno
ton quit last night,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21

Chick" Evans, the North Ben.
nington boy was in the box for one
inning yesterday in the game which
the Boston Nationals won from Pitts
burg. No hits were made of Evans
but he gave q base on balls and was
taken out in order to substitute a
pinch hitter
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21

MOUlItdl, July 4ls-l ut News 'uN
of Ottawa that the minister OF com
merce and labor was trying TO get
both sides OF the Grand Trunk strike
together on a basis OF arbitration pro
voked Vice President Murdoch Of
the strikers, to a sharp retort last
night
arbitration" said he. is out OF
the quest As far as we are con-
cerned there will be no arbitration.
The company did not talk arbltra-
ton until they had nagged the men
to finish. Now they want It. We
will have none Of it,
Yesterday the Grand Trunk gained
ground but very slowly. More pas
senger trains we're operated In the
afternoon a start was made on the
restoration Of the local suburban ser
! vice and a couple OF freights were
made up and started. Most of the
freight work done was TO put the
yards In condition to handle business
later.
Freedom from Serious disorder con-
tinues to characterize conditions.
Only at two points has trouble been
reported. Strike sympathizers rough.
~ handled two railroad employees at
Niagara Falls Ont. and at Sherbrook,
Ont. an acting conductor OF Mont
real bound train was attacked by a
crowd
"The backbone OF the strike will be
broken by Saturday" This was The
assertion OF Vice President Fitzhugh
Of the Grand Trunk railway In
regard TO the strike OF It's conductors
and trainmen. "Thls afternoon" he
continued I'VE resumed part OF our
suburban service out OF Montreal
We are Just setting In motion mum.
Der of freight trains. Recruits are
J. coming 10 take the strikers places
v faster than We can take care OF them.
s Our reports from divisional points all
) over the system are Just as satisfac'
tory as they are In Montreal. No
3 disturbances of consequence are re.
n ported anywhere and all important
S passenger trains are moving without
I interruption by Saturday or earlier
r we will have full complement OF
r, men. and our service viii be resumed
IS in It's full capacity
y st. Albans. July 2i.-with i7i
y strlke.breakers on the ground and
% more expected Central Vermont
u officials at Sc. Adams believed that
y they would soon be able 20 star
e freight trains moving No freight
" had been started up to yesterday AZ
y tornoon.
II Both sides seem satisfied with tbs
e outlook. The authorities. while pre-
,. pared to give whatever police protec
II ton railroad property requires ar'
n' confident that there will be no occas
n ion for extra work on their part
'e Reports received at division head
Ie quarters here indicated that so far a.
passenger traffic was concerned al
q branches Of the road we're IN salts
% factory condition.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
Results of Yesterdays Games and
Standings of the Teams.
American [ eanIia Results

At Washington-Cleyeland, 4;
Washington. s,
At Philadelphia-Chicago 0; Phila-
delphia, =.
At New York-st. Louis, /; New
York, 2.
At Boston--Detroit, 8; Boston, 2.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
cHAFFEE FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Prominent Rutland Citizen Unani-
mousIy Nominated at Rutland

Rutland, July 21.-Newman X.
Chaffee, one of Rutland's best known
citizens was unanimously nominated
for city representative at the republi-
can caucus last evening. About so vo
ters attended the caucus. Mr.. Chat
fee addressed the caucus.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21
WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities for This Section for the
Next - Hours
For Eastern New York and Western
Vermont fair IN south showers IN
north portion tonight or Saturday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21

Montpelier, July 2l.-Sixteen strike
breakers were left here yesterday by
the Central Vermont management
and began moving freight cars on the
branch between this city and the
Junction. The adjutant generals Of
flee is prepared TO send supplies to
Island Pond In case the militia is
called out. Sheriff Tracy received a
call in the morning from Attorney
General Sargent to take % deputies
TO Island Pond, but after talk with
Gov. Prouty. Sheriff Winch OF St
Bloomsbury and his deputies were
called out. Sheriff Tracy has been
requested by Central Vermont to pro
tect local property II trouble ar ses
here and Is ready, but no trouble is
looked for in this vicinity.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21

plttsheld beat North Adams at Pit.
tsheld yesterday in ten-inning game
by q score OF . to |. Cranker who
pitched for Pittsheld, had the better
OF big chief Eastman who was on
the slab for North Adams. Manager
Doherty banged the ball into center
Geld In the 10th scoring Robarge from
Second base Each team made z hits
and Plttsheld made the only two err
rors OF the game. Third baseman
Scanlon batted out three of the seven
hits credited to the Shire City line.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21

Stolen bases. Cox, Mulcahy, Meal
lister. Grape Heath. Prindle GU King
Finnegan: three base hlt, King;
double play. Heath to Grape 20 Sulli.
van. bases on balls. by Limkoff 1, by
Weiss 6 struck out by Llmkon I,
Powers 2. Weiss y. passed balls. Bur
ringlon. Butler; wild pitch, Weiss
Umpire, 1onerRan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-07-21

The Keeno n. H., team which has
three former Bennington players In
the lineup, Ganley, Leonard and
Wheeler, was beaten by Gardner yes
terday by a score OF 3 to 9. Ganley
pitched. Wheeler caught and Leonard
played FIRST base. Ganley was bat
ted for Ave hits, two good for two
bases. lie had two strike.outs and
passed one man. Wheeler caught
without an error and had two stolen
bases as did Leonard. Leonard was
credited with one of Keene's Ave er.
rors but he made the only three hits
secured by his team.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-25
TOWNS

Hightstown, yer South Amboy visi.
tors yesterday.
William Edwards, OF Second
street, was a Newark visitor yester-
day.
H. r. Brown, OF Church street,
was a Perth Amboy visitor yesterday
afternoon.
John Buchanan, of Second street,
was a Philadelphia visitor Wednes-
day.
Mrs. John Gallagher, of Augusta
street. was an out-of-town visitor
Wednesday.
George Battle, OF Broadway, spent
Thanksgiving with his mother and
sister In Philadelphia.
Rev. c. s. Miller and family. of
John street, are spending a few DAYS
with relatives in Millville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Milstead, OF
New York, were visitors at r. P.
Mason's. in First street, Wednesday
Rev. H. 2. Sloan, of South River,
was In South Amboy yesterday morn
ing on his way home from Asbury
Park.