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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
NIcHoLs-WHlTNEY
Young People Quietly Married Mon
day Afternoon

Young People Quietly Married Mon.
day Afternoon
The marriage of Miss Sarah Dick.
inson Whitney and Marden Russell
Nichols took place Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the home OF the
brides mother on East Main street.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. George S. Mills In the presence
of only the immediate relatives OF the
bride and groom. There were no at
PENDANTS.
The bride was charming in a gown
OF white messaline, cut en- train and
yelled with point d'esprit Her bou-
quet was OF white carnations.
The ceremony was performed In the
living room, which was banked with
ferns and sweet peas An informal
reception and refreshments followed
the ceremony.
After their return from their hon
eymoon, Mr.. and Mrs Nichols will be
at home at 10l East Main street. The
bride, who is a daughter OF Mrs Har.
ry, Whitney, is a graduate OF the
local high school and OF Middlebury
college, class Of 1911. Mr.. Nichols is
a son Of Mr. and Mrs. William II.
Nichols OF Silver street and is EN-.
ployed by the Twin State Gas 4 Elec.
| trio Co
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
THE BATTING AVERAGES
Peloquin Still at the Top and Hitting
the Ball for 400

There have been few changes in
the averages OF the Bennington base
ball team during the past week Pei
oquin still retains his position at the
top with an average OF 400. Prindle
remains in second place with an av-
erage of 1868. Shea has been con-
sistent hitter in the last three games
and has advanced to third place. The
greatest improvement has been in Nc
Crehan, who has jumped hundred
points and now stands fifth in the
list. Carolan has lost nearly as many
points as McCrehan has gained. The
averages follow
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
DEMOCRATS ARE TO
HOLD CAUCUSES
THIS EVENING
Hot Fight in Prospect Between
Two Factions
1T IS BROWNE VS.. BURKE
Both Men Have Their Admirers Here
and Great Effort Is Being Made
to Get out the Vote
1T IS BROWNE VS.. BURKE

The local Democratic caucus is to
be held this evening at Apollo hall at
s o'clock and there is expected to be
warm contest over the election OF
delegates to the Democratic state
convention which will be held one
week from today at Montpelier.
The national issue does not figure
to any particular extent here. the
contest being between the Browne
and Burke factions, both OF which
have many partisanB here.
The leaders Of the Browne faction
here are e. S. Harris, John Robinson
and Fred Martin, while the Burke
leaders are j. p. Gavin and w. L. Ly-
ons. 1t is expected that this caucus
will be the largest Democratic caucus
ever held in town.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
SOUTH sHAFrseURY

The recitation given by Miss Flor.
ence Humphreys for Custer Post @.
A. r., Memorial day was much appre.
ciated by the members of the post
and by all who had the opportunity
Of hearing H. The recitation was a
very graphic description OF General
George A. Clusters last and fatal en-.
gagement with the Indians. In the
hands Of Miss Humphreys. who Is a
young lady OF much talent. and for
whom we predict successful career
in her chosen line Of work, the reel.
tation was made very real indeed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

three very good songs that are ex
ceptionally pleasing.
Next on the bill was Slawson and
Tyson, presenting fifteen minutes OF
musical comedy. Miss Tyson has
been in vaudeville but three years,
but in that time she has attained
success which is phenomenal Be
fore entering vaudeville she was con
nected with the Forepaugh Stock Co
Of Philadelphia. Miss Tyson wears
a golden gown in this act that is val
ued at $1,000. and she is undoubtedly
one of the best toe dancers on the
American stage. They introduce
some songs along with the dancing.
evincing a versatility which brings
the pair in for much favorable com
ment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

DOR sALE--An attractive little place, with
4 acres nne tillabe land, nice lO-room house.
barn with sned attached, hen house, and hog
house, best OF water, 10 apple trees all bearing,
100 curants, raspberri. s. Tears i,nd plums, TINS
place Il only minl walk from hOosick
Falls trolley and only z l. miles fros2 Bsnntng-
ton Price 81 zoo 500 dov balance ON easy
terms. Nash Hutchns 70tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
To Be Held In Apollo Hall Tuesday
Evening, June II

To Be Held In Apollo Hall Tuesday
Evening, June II
The legal Democratic voters OF the
town of Bennington are warned to
meet in caucus at Apollo hall. Tues
day, June IL, at s p. m, to elect
twelve delegates, twelve alternates to
attend the state convention to be held
in Montpelier June Is.
Second, to elect twelve delegates
and twelve alternates to attend the
first congressional district convention
to be held at Montpelier June Is.
To elect a Democratic town COM
mittee and to transact any other bus
mess found proper when met.
Homer A. Lyons,
John p. Gavin,
r. M. Houghton,
William J. Gibney,
Houghton Rice,
Democratic Town Committee.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

arOR sALE-New double tenement on Scott
Il street; double tenement on Washington
street; house known as Roberts place, corner
Of Weeks and Putnam streets; also one build
ny lot on Putnam street; one building lot on
Scott street; 2 building lots on Pratt street and
store house with sheds attached, situated on
Franklin Lane. Inquire of James S; SIR.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
A Piece Of Paper Today

a piece OF property tomorrow. Every
life insurance policy in time turns in.
to gold value at It's face. National
Life Insurance Company OF Vermont.
Mutual. Earle S. Kinsley. General
Agent Mead Building, Rutland, VI.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
GOOD VAUDEVILLE

Two Pleasing Acts at Library Thea
tire This Week
The vaudeville at the library thea.
tire last night was one of the best
that has been seen In this town for
some time
Pauline Robinson. clever coined
ienne. entertained the audience with
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

EOk sALE-Rive passenger light weight
high grade automobile run less than 1OOO
miles. Full equipment, in good running order.
viii sell at one-fourth &C ual value. Address
r. q. Box No. 65S, Troy. n. Y. SSti e
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

LrOR sALE-Five passenger touring car.
Il Inquire OF l.. II. Davis, Ideal Tour Garage
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR sALn

FOR SALE Mrs. 3. s. Pike viii have CON
tinuOus sale of all her Porto Rican goods
from now until October, when she will return
Main 81. %t%
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

EOR sALE-House OF eight rooms
L with toilet. Also stable and wagon
shed on premises and garden IN rear
" the house. Lot B0xlt0. W. j. meagher,
Agen "i
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
TO RENT
ss Beech Stree

After June lst, one half of store
at 327 Main street, occupied for
fourteen years by Western Union
Telegraph Co. Very desirable for
office or small business.
Inuuire on premises.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

NOR SALE One pair work horses. weight
200 lbs. Inquire of A. Il. Buck, Fast Ar
lington, VI 4tI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
WANTED

EXTANTED-YOu man cai,able OF no ding
w position rs second hand kuitter on Coop
per Spring Needle machines. Steady work
and good wages. Address A. J. Harwood,
Mgr, rhe Richm md Uuderwearco o, Richmond
Indiana. sote
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

VA ANTED Family of three desire board
w for month Of August on farm or Ia
small village. Must be very quiet. Plenty OF
fresh veg .tabl and irnlt. References eX-
changed. Mrrs n. X. Fisheries Watching
Ave., Montclalr, n. j. 9Stb'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11
FOUND

COgND "A black and tau dog. Owner may
L nave same by calling at 23s South street
and identifying property. StS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

WANTED TO rent; weight about
w no. lbs; must be gentle and accilsi o med
10 automobiles, cars, etc: Ulle that Is used to
peddlinR preferred. For particulars address
b. u III. Co. Box 8, Arlington, VI. yotF'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-11

NNANTED-A man or boy 10 work on larm
w aud garden. One that can milk COWS.
Geo. u. Davis near Haynes Corners, ON back
roa q3ft
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
Village OF Altkireh Captured After
Fierce Fighting-Kaiser's Soldiers
Retreat, Pursued BY Troops
OF the Tri-Color.

Paris.-The French army invaded
Alsace, captured Altkirch and are Off
cially reported here to have entered
Muelhausen.
The official report says the French
troops crossed into Alsace and de-
liyered a fierce attack on the German
forces al Altkirch.
The French took the village, place
Of nearly 1000 inhabitants.
The German forces retreated, pur-
sued by the French troops, in the d.
rection Of the great fortress of Muel.
hausen, which was afterward entered.
The Alsatian natives were so delight
ed at the arrival Of the French soldiers
that they tore up the frontier posts.
Losses Believed Heavy.
The capture of Altkirch appears to
have taken place two or three days ago.
The French Army has now penetrated
the enemys country considerably far
there There was no official mention Of
the losses, but they are believed to
have been heavy.
Military authorities had been con
vinced that the French Army would
assume the offensive az the first op-
portunity because during the last eight
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
$1,000 SHIPS ON ALL WATERS
Worlds Carrying Power Doubts
Twenty Years,

Washington, d. C.-The worlds Cu|
rying power practically has doubled h
the last 20 years, and it now incuda
about $1,000 vessels, with an Aggregate
capacity of 47,OOO,OOO gross tons, iS
cording to figures given out by the D.
partment of Commerce. In numbE
however, this commerce has decreased
slightly, the tendency being tOViT!
larger carrying units.
The United States ranks second n
number and tonnage of vessels st|
gagged in commerce, due to the ua|
number engaged in lake and cOastVis|
trade, although the number Of AmsrI
can vessels engaged in foreign tit'
is far less than that of Great Brltai
Germany, France, Italy or Norway.
The CRYING trade of the UnlHI
States shows marked growth n|
cOastwise and lake traffic and a stflE
ing decline on the ocean. While M
gross tonnage of American vessels q
gagged in lake and coastwise trade D
creased from 3,657,9O4 tons in lSSp
9,7S9,561 in 1913, that of It's vessels
the foreign trade decreased from
302,O95 tons to 1,O27776 tons, an ID
crease in one case of 16S per cent M
a decrease in the other of q per cei
during a 3O-year period in which W
value of American foreign trade l'
from $1,250,OOO,OOO to S4,225, ,OOOV@
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
CASUAL TIES AROUND
LiEGE NUMBER $4,000
Germans Asked for 24HOur Amstce to Bury Their Dead
According to Belgian Reports.

mans to one Belgian not one German
would have gotten through their lines.
Though in good spirits, the Belgians
were partly exhausted, having fought
for so hours without rest.
Moved Down BY Hundreds.
Some of the wounded Belgians, eye
witnesses of the fighting, say they saw
Germans moved down by hundreds in
front Of the trenches and entangle-
ments by the gun and rifle fire of the
Belgians, but that they were replaced
by others who crawled forward like
weasels. In certain places In the
fighting zone the ground was covered
with dead, the burial of which, it was
said, would take at least a week.
lie Peuple says the bombardment of
Liege had caused six or seven fires in
the city. The heaviest firing occurred
Wednesday afternoon. German off,
GERS then came to the city with white
flag and demanded the surrender OF
the place. They received negative
reply and the bombardment was re-
sumed at o'clock.
Martial law has been proclaimed
throughout Belgium.
King Issues Proclamation.
Before departing for the front King
Albert addressed proclamation to the
Belgian Army saying:
without the least provocation on
our part our neighbor, proud of its
force, has torn up treaties bearing its
signature and has broken in upon the
territory of our fathers because we re-
fused to forfeit our honor.
"An attack has been made upon us
and the world marvels at our loyal
attitude.
"Be comforted by our independence.
"Our menaced nation shudders and
its children have bounded to the
frontier.
Brave soldiers, salute you in the
name of Belgium. You will triumph
because your strength has been put to
the service of the right.
GLORY to you. soldiers and defend
ers of the liberty of our menaced
fatherland."
Red Cross Doctor Shot.
A doctor, wearing the emblem of the
Red Cross, caring for the dead on the
battlefield outside Liege, when threat
ened by Germans drew his revolver,
and was Immediately shot dead.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
Germans Warn Civilians.

Berlin, via London.-A semi-ofIicial
statement published here accuses Bel.
gian civilians in the vicinity Of Liege
Of having participated in the fighting
against the Germans. II says that
doctors attending the wounded were
fred on from ambuscades and that
the population on the French frontier,
opposite Metz, fired from an ambuscade
upon German patrols.
The statement continues:
Possibly these facts are due TO the
mixture of nationalities in the indus.
trial districts, but It is also possible
that France and Belgium are prepar-
ing to engage In a franc-tireur war
against our troops. II this is proven
by further incidents our adversaries
themselves will be responsible II war
with inexorable strength IS extended
10 the guilty population. The German
troops are accustomed to fight only
against the armed power OF a hostile
state and cannot be blamed IL, in
self-defense. they should adopt excep-
tional measures"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
ALSATIAN TOWN
TAKEN BY FRENCH
Paris Goes Wild Over What is Claimed to Be
the "First French Victory" on
Foreign Soil.

years the word defensive" has disap.
peared from the French textbooks on
strategy. The instructions in tactics
have been always to go forward.
Ceded To Germany In 1871.
Muelhausen is the second largest
town OF Alsace-Lorraine and lies 6l
miles to the south, southwest Of Strass.
burg, the capital. II became a free
city of the German Empire in 1878; in
the fifteenth century It entered into an
alliance with the Swiss which lasted
until 1898, when the city became
French. 1t was taken from the French
in September, 1870, and was ceded to
Germany, with Alsace, in 1871.
Muelhausen is garrisoned by full
infantry brigade. comprising about o..
900 men, and full cavalry brigade of
about $500. 1t has a population OF
about 100000. and is the principal seat
of cotton spinning in Western Ger.
many.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
What Americans Can And
Cannot Do During
European War.

The proclamation neutrality the European
is in summary
Whereas unhappiy exists between AustriaIun.
gary and sva and between Germany and Russia and between
and France; whereas States terms
friendship and amy with contendng persons
inhabitng their several domains
And whereas the laws and the States,
without interfering with the expression opinion sympathy
or with the commercial manufacture sale of munitions of
war nevertheless impose within
territory and jurisdiction the duty of impartial neutrality during
the existence of the contest;
And whereas is the government permit
or suffer the making its waters subsent to the
Now, therefore, Woodrow Wilson President of the United
States of America order neutrality
States and of its citizens and of within territory
dcion and to enforce its laws treaties per-
being of the
United States in this behalf
prevented from violation of the hereby declare
cam tna D certain provisions OF the act commonly known as the
Penal Code of the United States the following forbidden
be penalties within territory
Of the United States,
Accepting and exercising commission
sad begeren by land by against the begeren
lgerens soldier marine board of
sci of war letter of maque' or privaeer
SHng retaining another enlist himself
the service of either of the said belgnts soldier
marine board vessel of letter
privaeer
Airing another person to go beyond the limits of jurisdiction
of the United States with enlisted
5Iing another beyond the limits of the United
States with intent be entered into service aforesaid
6Renng another beyond the limits of the United
States with intent to be enlisted aforesaid.
Rnng another beyond the limits of the United
States with intent
said act not to be construed extend citizen subject either
board of vessel which
United States fitted and equipped such vessel Of enlist
enter himself hire
belgerent who ransently
enter board such of the United States shall then be at
peace with such belgerent)
Sitting arming employed
Of the bellgerents.
9-ssung commission for ship employed aforesaid
Embarrassing augmenting the force ship of
11Begnning military expedition enterprise
States territory.
The proclamation then prohibited
belgeents emergencies securing munitions
plies here by such foreign vessels
neutrality and give
expression private personal
not
Transportation soldiers by
prohibited
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13

Berlin (via London) The official
German account OF the siege Of Liege
says:
"on Wednesday the German ad-
vance guards penetrated along the en-
tire Belgian frontier. A small detach-
meDt tried a coup de main with great
boldness at Liege. Some of the cav
airy entered Liege with the intention
Of seizing the commander of the forces,
who only saved himself by fight.
"An attempt on the fortress itself,
the Notifications of which are modern,
was unsuccessful.
"A hostile foreign press will char
acterize the enterprise, which cannot
in the slightest influence the larger
operations. as a defeat. II. however,
Is but unique act OF heroism in the
history of war and sign of the heroic
gallantry of our troops"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
cEcILlE is AT BAR HARBoR.
The Big German Treasure Ship
Evades Capture.

Bar Harbor, Me.-The North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Kronprinzessin
Cecilie, carrying more than 100000
600 in gold, and whose whereabouts
have been more or less Of mystery
since she sailed from New York last
week, arrived in the harbor here.
The Cecilie dropped anchor here at
o'clock A. NJ, after forced run of
four days, her officers fearing capture.
With cargo of ten millions in gold
and million in silver consigned to
French and English bankers, with an
estimated value of over five millions
in herself. the Kronprinzessin Cecilie
has constituted probably the finest sea
prize ever open TO capture.
AS she crept along the Maine Coast
and into the harbor under the cover
of night, each deck and every port
hole was blanketed with canvas so
that not a gleam of light betrayed her
whereabouts. Her four stout stacks
had been tipped with black paint so
that she resembled an English steam
ship.
At one time capture seemed immi-
nent Capt. Charles Polack reported
on Sunday that he had intercepted a
wireless message from one French
vessel to another giving warning OF
the Cecilies proximity, but under the
protection of a providential fog, the
North German Lloyd liner escaped.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
Germans Propose Armlstlce.

Brussels (via London) The Ger
mans before Liege requested 24-hour
armistice, according TO an announce
ment made by the Belgian Ministry
of War.
At the ministry II was stated that
the Germans admitted their casualties
numbered 25,O00.
It is assumed that Germans asked
for an armistice in order to pick up
their dead and wounded.
1t is reported the French Army has
entered Belgium and is well advanced.
People Fleeing From Liege.
Many of the people of Liege have
made their way out of the city, fear
ing an epidemic more than the bonn.
bardment.
German prisoners, whom a CORE
spondent questioned, acknowledged
freely the courage and tenacity of the
Belgian troops who are now opposing
the German advance. The prisoners
were treated with consideration, and
on the way to Brussels were supplied
at the stations with beer and bread.
Trains filled with wounded and
fugitive non-combatants arrived here
from Liege and neighboring towns.
The military trains with prisoners on
board were sent from Liege to Ant.
werp.
The Belgian troops appeared to be
in the best of spirits. They declared
that If there had not been ten Ger
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
Enormous Losses Reported.

London.-Reports from the Belgian
Minister Of War stating that there
had been enormous losses during the
fighting between the French and Ger
mans in Lower Alsace were received
here. They stated that the Germans
had lost 10000 killed and wounded and
the French $4,000, but 1t was later
explained that these reports were based
on unofficial advices received at the
Belgian Ministry Of War. The descrep-
ancy between the early Belgian and
the German reports on the situation at
Liege is believed by military men
here to be accounted for by the re-
treat OF the Belgian troops which had
held the routes between the forts and
that the town OF Liege has been taken
by the Germans, who continued to ad.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-08-13
MRS. WILSON
LAID TO RESI-
Funeral Services at The Wba,
House We're Private.
CABINET AS PALLBEARER,
Remains to Rest Where Pr.sld..,
Wife Spent Many OF her eirlhooa
Days-Servlces Held In
East Room.

Washington, d. C.-Funeral servl,.
for Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife n, AZ
President, were held Monday sb'
noon at 2 o'clock at the White Hon..
In the historic East Room, wbero n,
a few months ago she witnessed Al
happy marriage of her daughter Js,,.
to Francis B. Sayre. The intem@I
was Tuesday afternoon at Rome q,
where Mrs. Wilson spent many O, n,
girlhood days and where her mob,.
and father are buried.
The services at the White HIM.
were private, but were attended \,
members of the Cabinet, few nj,
tives and intimate friends and by cor
mittees from the Senate and Hop,,
Rev. Sylvester Beach, of Princeton
j., who married Mrs. Sayre and NJ,
McAdoo in the White House, ofRcsts
and the Rev. James II. Taylor, psyo,
Of the Central Presbyterian Church 4
Washington, assisted.
Flood Of Condolences.
The President of France, the prsd
dent Of Cuba, the Duke of Connauvst
Governor General of Canada. the Kl,,
Of England, Sir Edward Grey forelr
minister of Great Britain, Cardinal,
Gibbons and O'Connell and forns
Presidents Taft and Roosevelt We,
among the many prominent men via
sent their condolences to the Pres
dent.
Messages also were received irc,
governors of all states, from ne,dr
all members of the Senate and Hons
the justices of the Supreme Co1r
American diplomats abroad goye-
ment officials, and from practically al |
ambassadors and ministers of foreln
nations stationed in the United Sng
The floral trobutes were many adj
beautiful.