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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
BASEBALL IN RUTLAND
Season viii Open With Bennington
on the nth.

The Rutland Baseball association
was formed and officers elected at a
meeting at the Berwick sample room
last night, attended by some of Rut-
lands most representative and infiu-
entail citizens. There were 20 pres
emit. James A. Lillis was elected pres
ident; Charles II. West, secretary;
Harry J. Dorion, treasurer; and
Thomas F. Coniff, Lucien j. Trudel
and Fred A. Field, members OF the
executive committee The meeting,
which was attended ny Arthur Good
win, manager of the team, was an en-
thusiastic one, and the general opin-
ion seemed to be that well manag-
ed baseball team in Rutland was
needed badly, and that it would be
at least a self-supporting proposition.
Among those present were many
men who had been prominent in the
administration of the affairs of the
old Rutland team in the Northern
league. All those present announced
their willingness to financially help
the team in case support of that kind
were needed. and to attend the
games faithfully.
Those who had called the meeting
announced that enough, money had
been pledged to start the enterprise
and that there seemed to be no doubt
that the team could be kept going
The uniforms have already been or
dered, and they are dark gray,
with a black stripe. and will not
show the dirt badly. Some Of the
players are expected here this week.
The first game of the season will be
played at the fair grounds, with Ben
nington, a week from today. The
season will then be formally opened,
and at least two games a week are
assured with teams in the league
comprised of teams from Bennington,
Hoosick Falls, N. Y, and Adams and
North Adams, Mass, beside the indie
pendent games secured with teams
from the International league and
elsewhere. The fans vii have to be
satisfied with Independent games for
a while, at least but the manage
ment assure the anxious that they
will be eventually In the league with
ennington.-Rutland Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
$4,000 MILES FOR A GOWN
Bride-To-Be Comes from Honolulu
for Wedding Dress.

San Francisco, June 2.-On a jour
ney of $4,000 miles that she may pur-
chase a wedding trousseau to her
liking, Miss Margaret Restarick,
daughter of Bishop II. b. Restarick,
of the Episcopal diocese of Honolulu,
accompanied by her mother, arrived
here today on the Pacific Mail liner
Siberia, and will leave for Boston to-
morrow. mot that l could not get
a wedding gown in Honolulu" said
the bishops daughter, "but, you
know. they have so many pretty
things in Boston.
Miss Restarick admitted that she
had first met her fiance. Ronald Nc
Grew, a young sugar operator, at
Moana Beach, but she denied re-
port that the young man once saved
her from drowning. The wedding
will occur in Honolulu in August.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
WOMEN LOSE IN AUSTRALIA
Candidates Beaten by Men In Fed
eral Eleetion-One Polls 10000.

Melbourne. June Awhile the re-
turns of the Federal elections held
Saturday are still far from being
complete, The Argus estimates the
result for the House of Representa-
tives, with seventy-five seats, as fol-
lows: Laborites, SO; Liberals, 35,
and Independent, 1. In the election
of 1910 the returns showed: Labor
Party, "A: Fusionists, 20. and indie
pendent Liberals, 2. The Age esti-
mates a Liberal gain of eleven and
a Labor gain of seven.
The returns are arriving slowly be-
cause the counting was suspended
from midnight Saturday until Mon
day morning.
While the Labor Government will
have decreased majority in the
House of Representatives, indica-
tons point TO gain in the Senate.
So far as can be told from the re-
turns, the three women candidates
were unsuccessful. Miss Goldstein,
Independent in one OF the Victoria
districts polled 10000, against 10000
polled by her Liberal opponent.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
FOURTH AT NORTH BENNINGTON
Village VIII Observe Day as 1t Did
One Year Ago.

At a public meeting held in North
Bennington Monday evening June 2,
various committees were formed to
have in charge a Fourth of July Cele-
bration similar to that of last year.
1t is hoped that the people will re-
spond as generously as last year and
that we will have a bigger and bet
ter glorious Fourth. Papers are now
being circulated to raise the neces-
sary funds to carry out this plan.
Watch the papers, watch the people,
better yet come to the meetings your
selves and get the spirit. Another
meeting win be held at Houghton's
store Tuesday evening, June 10th.
The Following committees were
elected to have charge of the 4th of
July celebration
Finance Committee-G. F. Hough-
ton, c. w. White, A. S. Payne, r. A.
Jones, d. A. Gleason, H. l.. Hall.
Sports-E. J. Worthington, F. A.
Rich, w. c. II, Cushman, H. S.
Phillips.
Advertislng-Harrie C. White, E.
A. Tobln, w. c. H. Cushman.
Executiye-G. B. yelling, chair
man; NJ. II. Jones, treasurer; w. w.
White, secretary with the chairmen
of the various committees.
Fireworks-C. w. White.
Marshall-G. B. yelling.
Parade-E. H. White, Band; E. ].
Worthington, Horribles; f. ]. Pow
ers, Engine Co.; Herbert Turner,
Boy Scouts; G. Fl. Elwell and G. B.
yelling and Oliver Lawrence, Autos;
Sanford PERCY and Daniel Barber,
Jr, Carriages; Martha Wright and
Mrs. Frank Ripley, Floats
House Trimming--W. r. Mattison,
j. s. Clark, Mrs. s. o. Tefft, Mrs. V.
l.. Tompkins
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04

he will go to Boston, where he will
spend the summer. The bishop said
the Philippines were in fine condi-
ton from the standpoint of politics
and of the church. He said he was
highly gratified with the work OF the
church in the islands. In Washing
ton he will discuss Philippine indie
pendence and administrative ques-
tons with Secretaries Bryan and
Garrison and bureau officials.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
ASSIGN VERMONT coNeREssmEN
Members from This State Well Cared
for in Committee Appointments

Washington. June 3.-Congress
man Frank L. Greene Of the first dis
trict Of Vermont has been recogniz-
ed in the organization Of the Con-
gress. by being placed on the commit
tee on military Affairs and the com
mittee on pensions.
Congressman Frank Plumley OF the
second district has been assigned to
war claims revision OF the laws and
election Of president. vice president
and Representatives IN CoagresA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
REGULATING ELECTRIC LINES
Public Service Men take Action on
High Voltage Wires In Montpelier

Montpelier. June AT a meeting
OF the public service commission
here this afternoon a general order
was issued providing that no high
tension or high voltage wires or
cables shall be placed within the
public highway, without the author
ity OF the commission. This order
vii lbe sent to each company fur
nishing electricity for power, heat
and light.
Gov. Allen NJ. Fletcher was here
today In conference with the public
service commission and the special
committee appointed BY him TO in
vestigate the complaints made
against the telephone companies IN
Caledonia county. Attorney General
r. Z. Brown Of Burlington was also
present
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
BISHOP CAME IN sTEERAeE
Believes Place for a Clergyman Is
With the Common People.

New York. June "A high church
dignitary was a steerage passenger
on board the steamer Caronia, which
arrived here yesterday from Liver
pool. He was the It Rev. Charles
II. Brent, Episcopal bishop in the
Philippine islands. He said he en-
joyed the trip.
II came in the Storage" the bis
hop said, because / believe the place
for a clergyman is with the COM
mon people. There l rubbed should
ers with the immigrants. who will
some day make American citizens
and II these are a sample Of all that
come, then America has reason to be
proud Of her adopted children. Those
on board the Caronia were mostly
from Great Britain and Scandi-
navia-"
Bishop Brent went today to wash
ington, where he viii confer with
Secretary Of State Bryan and Secre-
tasy OF War Garrison. Afterwards
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
SPECIAL MEETING
FOR ACTION UPON
MAURER'S BILLS
Trustees Pass Along Controver-
sy with Corporation Attorney
ATTORNEY THREATENS SUIT
Told Members of the Board That He
Should Insist Upon Immediate
Action of Some Kind.

The controversy between the viii
lage board of trustees and Corpora
ton Attorney over the bills of the
legal official which has been on dur
ing the past two months, was re-
newed at the regular meeting of the
board last evening. The original
bill for services in connection with
the transfer of the water system to
the village and amounting to S2O57.-
81 was again presented and it was
accompanied by a second bill OF
$500 for services in drafting the
amendments to the village bylaws.
The trustees expressed a wish that
the bills be laid over for month
and that the accounts, in the mean
time be investigated. but the corpor-
alton attorney desired action OF
some kind at once and intimated
that unless he got it that he would
bring suit against the village. 1t
was voted that the bills be referred
to special village meeting to be
held at l o'clock on the afternoon OF
June %.
All of the members of the board
were present, President Ward occu-
pied the chair and Clerk Hogan and
Corporation Attorney Maurer were
in attendance.
Charles r. Farnum was granted a
permit to erect a temporary staging
on Valentine street for painting pur-
poses.
The bill of the Texas Oil company
was referred to the clerk for investi-
CATION.
A communication was received
from Mrs. Mary J. Lowrie and Miss
Margaret Lowrie protesting against
the stringing of wires on Union St.
and the clerk was instructed to noti-
fy the New England Telephone and
Telegraph company of the contents
of the communication. The applica-
ton of the company to erect poles
on Grandview street was referred to
the light committee.
The following communication was
received from Miner Cleveland:
"Gentlemen:-I hereby give notice
that | claim and shall enforce
against the village of Bennington,
the board of trustees of said village,
the New England Telephone and
Telegraph company and all others
the right and title in and to the
property on the southeast corner of
Bradford place and on the west side
of South Branch street so called in
the village of Bennington.
81 am informed that you have rem
dered or have attempted to grant a
license for the erection of a pole or
poles and a line of wire or wires
across said premises. | am also in
formed that you seek to give license
to persons to pass and repass over
said premises. claiming the same as
a public highway.
Il hereby give notice that / shall
bring action of trespass against any
and all trespassers. Yours truly,
Miner Cleveland"
The communication was referred
to the committee on music.
The clerk was instructed to draw
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
Standing Of the Clubs

Games Today.
Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Boston at Chicago.
New York at st. Louis.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
American League

At Boston-Boston, g. Chicago 2.
At Observation-Disclosures, z;
Detroit, 3.
At Observation-Disclosures, 3;
st. Louis, 2.
Al New York-Cleveland. s; New
York, 2.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
Standing of the Clubs

Games Today.
st. Louis at Washington.
Detroit at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
National League
At St Louis-New York. 5; St.
Louis, 8.
At Observation-Disclosures, l.;
Brooklyn. 0.
At Observation-Disclosures Z; Bos-
ton, 9.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-06-04
THE WEATHER

Probabilities for this section for the
Next ~ Hours.
For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair tonight and Thursday.
Cooler south east portion tonight
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
SITUATION IN
TEXAS IS YET
UNCHANGED
INTENSE COLD WEATHER ADDS
TO SUFFERING OF FLOOD
VICTIMS
Many Taken From Trees and Roofs in
Boats Early
Today
(By Associated Press. J

Bryan, Texas, Dec. 6.-Cold
weather last night caused intense
suffering throughout the Brazos riv-
er bottoms where hundreds of flood
refugees roasted in trees. Most Of
these involuntary tree dwellers were
negroes driven from their cabins at
night without sufficient clothing.
Morning reports did not increase the
death list of fifty. The river TODAY
is again falling in this territory. but
below 'Navasota the crest of the water
is flooding the country now. The
Hood exceeds all previous Brazos
rises.
AT least twenty-five of the dead
are whites. Motor boats from Gal
weston and Houston entered the flood
districts to pick up hundreds from
trees and housetops. Thousands Of
refugees are reported to be gathered
It Navasota.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
HETCH HETCHY VOTE

washington, Dec. 6.-The mo
mentous question of what shall be
done with the Hetch Hetchy valley
bill is due for decision in the Senate
today. This measure permits San
Francisco to draw a water supply
from the Hetch Hetchy valley. The
House has already passed the bill !.
1T has caused bitter fight not only
in California and Washington but
in other parts of the west. One fac
tion wants it put to practical use,
while aother faction says Hetch
Hetchy should be preserved as one
OF the scenic wonders of the world.
1t is claimed that the United States
deliberately undertook to preserve
the Yosemite National Park for the
enjoyment Of future generations. To
surrender the Hetch Hetchy for use
as a reservoir would be to abandon
that undertaking, and to set the
precedent of abandoning any ma
tioal park which might be coveted !:
'or utilitarian purposes by sordid in
.erests.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
IMPORTANT ARREST OF
SAFE ROBBERS

Augusta, Ca, Dec. 5.-J. H.
Dove and Thomas DAILY, two white
men, were arrested on the arrival of
the Central Of Georgia train here at
12:45 pm, yesterday charged with
burglarizing sveral stores and the
postofice at Green's Cut, Ca, last
night. The police recovered a por-
tion Of the money and checks secured
from the Green's Cut stores, and on
the persons Of Dove and Daily was
also quantity Of nitro slycerine and
a number Of fuses. They were armed
with revolvers. and had plenty Of ann
munition. 1t Is believed by the DO
lice that the men are the same who
blew open the bank of Dudley, in
Laurens county, Georgia, and who at.
tempted to blow open the safe of the
Peoples Oil Co. at Augusta. Dove is
former engineer for the Central
1t is said.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
M0RGANs WITHDRAW -
FROM NEW HAVEN

New York, Dec. 6.-The ninety
days notice given by the banking
nrm OF j. P. Morgan & Co. of It'd
retirement from financial connection
with the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad, expires today.
When the Morgans announced their
intention to retire last September, It
was like the throwing of a bomb
Shell into the New Haven camp. 9th
er provisions have been made for
the projects which the New
Haven intends to carry out through
the energies of Mr.. Elliott, who sue.
ceeded Chas. s. Mellen as president.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
WILL SETTLE CRAIG
TRIAL TONIGHT
(By Associated Press.

Shelbyville, Ind, Dec. g.. Wheth.
er the trial of DR.. William B. Craig.
charged with the murder of DR.. Hell
enc knabe, will be continued or the
defendant discharged, is expected to
be determined late today. The State
had only two witnesses to examine
when the defense announced that It
would ask a verdict of acquittal on
the grounds that the State had not
connected Craig with the death of
DR.. Knabe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
T0DAY'S BIRTHDAY HONORS

=. United States Senator Atlee Pom
creme OF Ohio was born Dec. 6, 1863,
at Berlin, Holmes county, Ohio; is o
lawyer BY profession and has held
several positions Of prominence In
Ohio; his term expires March 8,
1918.
representative C. C. Dickinson of
Clinton, Mo-, was born Dec. 6, 1849,
In Prince Edward county, Virginia.
He Is q lawyer and Democrat; has
served. In the Missouri House and
Senate, and this is his second term
In Congress.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
HELP FIRE BOYS
GET UNIFORMS

The members of the Lakeland fire
department are making an effort to
secure suitable uniforms, which they
are badly In need of, and which they
certainly deserve. The state of the
city's finances does not justify the
purchase of these uniforms from the
public funds, but the Council has
agreed to donate $50 towards the
movement. The remainder, about
$3.50, must be raised by public sub
scription, and this is cause to which
every citizen and property owner
should cheerfully contribute. The
splendid work of our volunteer fire
department has saved many thou
sands to property owners, besides re-
ducing the insurance rates and this
is an opportunity for the public to
show its appreciation for their ef-
fective and unselfish efforts. Send or
bring contributions to the Evening
Telegram office, and they will be |
acknowledged in these COL
INNS. Come across, now, like a good |
elbow, and let us Ak the fire bows
Up so we'll be proud to see them. Mr..
Norris G. Mum heads the list with
%; the Evening Telegram will give
10; the Lakeland Paving & Construc-
ion Co. gives So. That's a start.
Who'll be next? Come on and be
enerous in this matter which is de-
erying of your utmost liberality.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
BAPTlsTs TO HONOR JuDsoNs

burma, nIdia, Dec. 6.-Baptists
from all parts of the world have sent
contributions here to be used for tho
work OF the Baptist mission in Bur-
ma, In celebration of the centennial
or the Judsons beginning the work
mere. The celebration begins tomor.
row with a great convention: ser.
mons will be preached in yarious
languages and during next week
there Will be public meetings at
which distinguished officers of the
and churchmen will
speak.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
READY FOR SIX.DAY RACE

new York, Dec. 6.-The annual
slx-day bicycle race which begins in
Madison Square Garden tonight has
attracted to New York the best rid.
ers OF the world. While several of
the racers are newcomers, they have
entered the match with great rec
ords and some wonderful sprinting is
expected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
(By Associate Press ,

Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 6.--Intense
excitement prevailed among union.
lists here today after the royal proc
lamation forbidding the importation
OF arms. During last night arms and
ammunition were removed to smaller
towns for fear the government might
seize them. Customs authorities
made the first seizure this morning. !,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
(By Associated Press. }

Aabern, Germany, Dec. 6.-The
infantry regiment whose officers
caused SO much strife between the
military and civil authorities In Al
SAGE, marched away today to camp
quarters, acting on the orders of the
emperor who took a personal hand In
the trouble.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
(By Associated Press !

Bucharest, Rumania, Dec. g.
News reached here early today that
one hundred persons were killed or
injured In a collision between freight
and passenger trains near Costesti.
which is near the Danube.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
CLYDE STEAMER
PROBABLY
TOTAL Loss
WAS BEACHED AT SAN DOMINGO
TO PREVENT SINKING AFTER
LEAK SPRUNG
Was Reported a Total. Loss But This
Is Denied by Clyde Line
Officials
(By Associated Press. J

New York, Dec. 6.-The steam.
snip Seminole of the Clyde line was
oeached at Puerto Plata, San Domin-
Co. 10 prevent her sinking after she
nad sprung a leak. This news
reached the lines Offices here TODAY
III a message from the agents in
haiti. The Seminole's cargo is be-
ing removed and it is understood that
me crew and passengers are safe
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
(By Associated Press. J

New York, Dec. 6.-The maritime
exchange reports the Seminole q to-
tai loss but this was denied by the
Clyde offcers. Just before the Sem
mole left New York a quantity of
thought to be for San
domingo revolutionists, was taken
from the vessel by officers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06

washington, Dec. 6.-Democratic
Senate leaders today with the aid of
ten Republican votes forced a thir.
teen-hour day session for the cur.
rency bill consideration
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
(By Associated Press !,

Denver, Dec. 6.-The situation
today is improved but the city Ia
still tied up by snow. Trains are
not eyt running. Several persons
are reported missing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-06
SUSPEND P|NER:
As A MINISTER

Dr.. W. K. Piner, former minis
Ter OF the First Methodist church o
this city, and at a later date paste,
OF the First Methodist church O
Lakeland, seeking recognition again
as a member of the ministry Of tha,
church In the Florida conference
mas been suspended by unanimous
vote as minister, and committee
appointed by the presiding elder of
this district, Rev. o. A. Thrower,
to inquire into his marital relations.
DR.. Piner, recently returned to
this State from California, where he
went year ago Immediately after
MS marriage here to Miss Julia
Brandon of Tampa. That marriage
came within few days after a d.
Vorce granted him from his former
wife, who at the time, it is alleged.
was in a sanitarium in Kentucky
Dr. Piner secured the divorce from
his first wife on the ground Of de-
sertlon. He was married to Miss
Brandon by Hon. w. T. Martin Of
TINS city. as a notary public. Mr..
Martin at that time was law part.
ner of DR.. Piner, the latter having
given up the ministry after his
Lakeland pastorate to practice law
here.
Will Be Tried by Committee
Inc hearing in Piner's case was
held here Wednesday in the Tampa
Young Mems Christian association
building. He had been informed ,
That the church desired a full state.
nent of his marital relations, mas
much as the articles of ordination of
minister prescribe that a divorce
'nall be allowed only on one ground
"a very grave one. 1t was not the
ground on which Mr.. Piner secured
lis divorce. The committee heard
lis full statement, and then voted
unanimously to suspend him. The {
mcers OF the committee were sim
lar to those OF grand jury. The II
residing elder will now appoint o
rial committee or jury of nine or u
hirteen members of the denomina n
and ministers-to try IL
IF. Piner. It is alleged that he will "a
lake his defense on the line cover u
lg the only ground on which the W
hurch will recognize the right of q
arty to seek divorce. 81
Piner's Career in Florida
MRS. Riner, who resided here with
er husband the greater part of his
inistry at the Tampa First Meth
list church, is remembered as a 81.
oman in poor health. Not long af- M
r they came here rumors began to at
reHate that their married life was err
It happy. although both were well tn
vanced in years and had grown en-
ildren. Later DR.. Piner resigned or
pastorate, and some months af- ex
rward was made pastor of the
keland First church. After he -
ished his year there he came to
mpa and engaged in law prac.
e.
The preparations for his marriage
tn Miss Brandon were kept secret.
e day before their marriage he
thdrew his credentials from the
st church here as a local elder.
lether he presented them In Cal er
rnia and sought a church there ;, ,
not been established. But when
returned to Lakeland a couple of cue
eks ago he presented them there, def
the matter was referred to Pre- be
Ing Elder Thrower, who institut- had
the investigation, with the result
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