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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

Paris. oct 93.-The Germans
struck at the allied line between the
North sea and the Disc today with
themselves to give ground east Of
French and British I'm the region OF
La Bassee. although compelled
themselves to give ground east of
Armentieres. General Joffre tele-
graphs from headquarters that the al
lied line, as whole. stands fast.
There is nothing i'm the local re-
ports today to cause apprehension al
though it is apparent that the new
effort by the Germans to hew through
the allied line. wherever a weak sec
ton can be found in Belgium or in
northern France. has gained momen-
tum in the last six days. The Ger
man general staff has drained Bel
GUM of garrison troops and has hur-
ried new corps of very Young and
middle aged reservists from home
depots
Probably the situation is more crit
zeal than az any time since the first
Invasion which began from Liege and
Namur. II r. reported that the Ger
man commanders are again adopting
the policy OF hacking through at
whatever cost The German losses in
Belgium in the last week are esii-
mated at 10000 killed and wounded.
All reports. including General Joffre's
point TO a further supreme effort 10
take the road 10 Paris.
At the extreme left of the line.
where French and British warships
ara supporting the indomitable Bel
gians. the Germans could not gain an
inch. but southwark. along the canal
OF la Bassee. their battering ram
drove forward slightly. A little to
the north Of Ia Bassee. in the region
just east % Armentieres. the Allies
succeeded in pushing back a German
army. and wee equally successful
south Of the Somme. The hardest
fighting was in the regions Of la
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

FOR, ,sALE-or exchange for bennington
village property-farm i've minutes walk
from village, consisting .of il-room mouse in
gooi repair, 30 It. piazza, barn 2Ox24. stable in
rear. large wagon shed. large hen house, acres
meadow land. apples. pears, plums, grapes and
currants: also Is acres meadow land acres
pasture separate from place; enc cutter. G. 5:
Morse, Bennington, VI. Phone 1921. lluIi
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

FOR SALE-Two nice parlor stoves one
sheet iron, fine heater. suitable for chunks
other open CRATE either wood or coal. Also
one hand chiseled solid stone sink. Jisx2ls,
with outlet. Mrs. g. II. Hall. Old bennington,
Tell09-R. yOtG
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24
A harn Cold

due 20 sudden change in the wealth
or. exposure OF any cause, II neglect
ed. may lead 10 serious lung troubles.
Keep Downs Elixir in the medicine
cupboard, and take before the cold
develops into pneumonia. or con-
sumption becomes seated. Sold
everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

FOR SALE-Two story. eleven room house
water, hot water heat: electric lights. gas. %
of an acre of land. new barn with basement,
slate roof. large new hen house, nice larxe
lawn with shade, shruobery and fruit; FIVE min
lltes walk from post Office price So 800 Nash
Hutchlns. gtf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont unsettled tonight and Sun
day. Probably rain. cooler tonight
west portion. cooler Sunday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24
ANOTHER SPANISH PRINCE
Now Four Boys and Two Girls in
Alfonso's Family

Madrid Oct pa son was born
this morning to King Alfonso and
Queen Victoria. The addition makes
four sons and two daughters in the
royal family.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

ROR sALE-i l-2 acres, splendid for poul-
try; room house in best of repair, barn
and carriage house, poultry house, good var
lefty fruit. 1ne spring on place and cistern In
house, located Just out of village o. North
bennington, trolley line At door. Special price
OF 81 800 ~ sold before Oct list. Nash Hutch
ns bztt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

FOR SAI.E--At a low pnce. one 1913 Ford
Touring Car In excellent CONDITION.
considerable extra equipment Hans Kelson,
Old Bennington. i9tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

FOR SALE-Nearly new i've room house
u acre good land, shed, hen house. good
water and extra good garden. T1is property is
located minutes walk from Nor Bennington
trolley. Considerable personal property with
the place. Price for all, $500. Nash Hutch
ina. g9tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

FOR SALE-Several secondhand Ford ears
Exceptional values. Davenport Il Bald
win, No. Adams. 22t8+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

EOR sALE-We have for sale AT ve-y low
prices two very choice used cars. One
and In very fine condition. All tires in fine
shape. Bennington Garage, Ford Dealers lstf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

kOR sALE-we will have another demon
strating 1915 Ford touring car Tor sale in
about ten days. Bennington Garage, Ford
Dealers. 1871
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Fifty buff Wyandotte pillets
out of prize winning ock. Apply TO
j.. A. Hathaway. Chicken Coop, Just below
state limo. 2St0'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

FOR SALE-New and second hand goods,
furniture. etc. al Garreau's, ~ River -.
6t25s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

COR sAIE-The Park Homestead on Pleas
ant street, the books aud furniture there
in. Prices on contents greatly reduced. Ap
ply Edward ]. Hall. 57t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

FOR SALE-I9l5 Buick automobiles. Full
line can be seen At the Vermont Garage.
Demonstrations given NJ any time. W. J. Bur
rift, Bennington, Vt. l3tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24
cARMAN TRIAL ENDS
Case Goes TO the Jury This
Afternoon

Mineola, l.. l.. Oct 24.-The defence
rested at ll.5O in the Carman case
and it is expected that the case will
20 TO the jury late this afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

N/ANTED-Agentst 20 sell guaranteed hos
w iery, % per cent pr0fit; make SO daily
orders repeat reg ularly; beat agents seller in
eristcuce. international Mills, West Phi.s-
delphia, Pa. oti
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

EOR sALE-Ford touring car, fully equip
Il ped, extracasings. j. b. Harmon. 2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24
WANTED

NKyANTED Agents sell guaranteed hosiery
w 20 per cent pr NJ MAKE so daily. or
Aars reoest regularly best agents SCI err IN
existence. International Mills, West Phlladei.
phla, la. 24u
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

COR sALE-Stoddard Dayton 3 passenger
class shape. John r. Walsh. lb2 Reeoh 81. 4stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

London Oct. 24-The Germans have
made some gains during the past two
days in the vicinity of Arras and Lille
but the Allies are holding at all other
points
South of Newport the Belgians and
French repulsed the German advance
but large bodies of fresh German
troops are being hurled forward
against the allies left front and
ground has been given.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

London. Oct. ga large French
transport carrying French and British.
wounded is ashore IL miles south Of
Bolougne, hut help Is at hand and no
loss OF life Is expected. The wound.
ed wero being transferred from
France to the Isle of Wight.
II is reported that the German forts
at KiaoChau have been captured by
the British and Japanese. but this re-
port is probably premature. though II
is believed that the Germans there
cannot hold out much longer.
Paris, Oct 24.-The Germans today
asked for an armistice to bury the
dead but the request was refused and
fierce lighting continues on the left
front.
The regular statement issued this
afternoon announced that the Ger.
mans had gained a little ground
north OF BiXmute but had been de
feated east of Newport.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

fCOR sALE-Broilers. roasting chickens AMI
Il fowls. dressed to order and delivered
Mountain View Poultry Farm, ]. Backus trop
Phone l7l-W. snu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

Tor sALE-Splendd small farm on the con-
i crete road west of Old Bennington, two
minutes walk from Summit station. Il acres
OF me land, meadow, pasturage ana woodland
Huse and stable. Fruit an shade trees. Mrs.
Mary Q. FILLMORE. II. n. D. & BENNINGTON W
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

NTANTED-Two stone drilers. Apply Mae
w roy rarm, Old bennington. VI 23i2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

Berlin. via The Hague, Oct. "a
ment announcing an important vic
tory on the west line in France. The
allies left has been turned and in
their retirement the Germans took
several thousand prisoners.
The German advance in this front
is being pressed vigorously and it is
believed permanent advantage has
been gained.
The French forts at Ve.dun are
being bombarded and the guns
brought from the siege OF Antwerp
are now in use there.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-24

WANTED Position on private place 10y
w married couple. Man does not smoke
or drink understands the care Of hones'
cows and raising o poultry. Woman pood
housekeeper. Apply V. Heyer, No. PoEnal,
VT. care ID. G. Gardner. .lt6'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
MOTORMAN FOILS
HER DEATH LEAP
Subway Driver Shoves
Girl Away from His
Moving Train.

With his train travelling at almost
full speed, Edward G. Middleton, run
ming a subway express, last night saved
the life of a girl about 10 throw her
self on the tracks. Stretching his arm
cut in front of the train. he pushed
the girl away as she was about TO take
the leap. The rescue occurred at the
l9lst st. station Of the Broadway line.
Entering the station at the head OF a
six-car train, Middleton. northbound,
had scarcely slackened his speed when
the southern end Of the platform was
reached. Only the fact that the door
Of his coop" was open enabled him to
make the rescue.
The girl had been hiding behind a
pillar. and was seen by the motorman
as she posed herself for leap directly
in front Of the train. Doing his best
to apply the brakes with one hand,
Middleton reached out in front of the
train and just managed to push the
girl away as she was about to fall.
The force OF the push given her
threw ner against the station wall. ten
feet away.
The girl was seized By Middleton and
Peter F. o'Connor, train dispatcher.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19

and in few minutes was placed under
arrest by Patrolman Rabbiett. Il was
then discovered that she had removed
her shoes and furs before attempting
the leap. Beyond asserting that she
knew what she was doing and was not
crazy, she refused TO talk.
She was then taken TO the West 123d
st. police station, where, after lengthy
questioning, she revealed herself as
Isabella Picard, Of Gil West Hath st.
Her father, she said, was Henry Picard,
a cotton goods manufacturer.
The father was communicated with,
and meanwhile the girl was interrogat-
ed vainly as 70 the reason for the at
tempt at suicide.
"G've seen enough of life" she said.
That's all. There's just one thing
want TO say: Theer isn't any man in
the case"
if any publicity was given the mat
ter, she threatened, 1t would lead her
10 attmpet suicide again.
Shortly after midnight the father ar
rived at the station with an attorney,
but was unable 10 shed any light on the
reason for the girls act. In his opin-
ion, he stated, II was a case of NERVES Z"
Efforts 70 find a magistrate to fix
bail proved unavailing, and the girl was
forced to spend the night in the sta
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
PARDONS WOMAN SLAYER
Mrs. Kate Cobb, 36 Years in
Conn. Prison, Free To day.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 1S.-"I'm so
happy, I can't talk. I'm so happy, so
surprised" sobbed Mrs. Kate Cobb,
sixty-six years old, sentenced for life
thirty-six years ago for poisoning her
husband, wien told tonight ty War
den Ward A. Gardner Of the Connecti-
cut State Prison, at Wethersiield' that
the Board of Pardons, with Governor
Baldwin presiding, had granted her an
unconditional pardon. Tomorrow she
will be free 20 return to the home OF
her widowed daughter, Mrs. Luther
Spalding, of Lebanon.
Mr.. Cobb's accomplice, Wesley l.
Risbop. of Norwich, who poisoned his
wife six months before Charles COBB
died in Norwich, thereby arouslng the
.uspicion Of the authorities turned
states evidence 10 save his neck ana
died six years ago, servi-~ a life SEN
,ence in the same prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
Prisoner Leaps from Seat
to Hug and Kiss His
Widowed Daughter.
DELAY GIVES FORCE
TO DRAMATIC SCENE
Girl in Story of Wooing
BlackenS Own Name
TO Help Father.
tFron STAT Correspondent Of The Tribune.

New City, N. Y. Dec. 1S.-By ar
exhibition of long suppressed love OF
his widowed daughter as she was step.
ping to the witness stand late thi:
afternoon William V. Cleary moved his
jury to tears in his trial for the mur.
der OF mis- sOn-in-law, Eusene NJ. New.
man.
This, far more than what her testi-
mony contained, was the most dra-
matte point in the trial, for. though
Cleary himself succeeded her on the
stand and her mother preceded her,
the verdict will rest on that scene.
Tears, sobs, stfled expressions of
amazement-the complete picture was
there, and to confound critics of real
ism of the stage version four Jurors
became sobbing, shifting, red-eyed
children.
Cleary's story was not Of extraordi-
nary interest, far less so than those of
either his daughter or wife He threw
an emotional quaver into his voice a
times, but it was undoubtedly studied,
for he slipped grotesquely back into his
normal tone at surprising moments,
while at other times in his effort to
affect the jury he pitched his voice
higher and paused studledly after each
word.
Probably, though, he made an i'm
preston on the jurors. Some OF them
registered plainly on their faces every
new conception.
He also brought a sympathetic re-
sponse from his wife, particularly when
ne underwent a weak cross-examina-
ton. She bit her fngernails and cried.
With CIeary's testimony in. the de-
fence rested its case with the testi-
mony of an alienist, whose evidence
was. naturally, attacked by an alienist
testifyIng for the prosecution in re-
buttal. The testimony of the latter
closed the session at 9:55 o'clock to-
night. The jury will be given the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
French Claim New Gains
in France and Flanders

Paris, Dec 1s.-The following Off
cisl communication was issued to-
night:
"We have gained some ground along
the downs at the northeast Of Nieu-
pert. We have repulsed two strong
counter attacks by the enemy at the
north of the road between Ypres and
NerIn.
"The British troops have advanced
slightly in the region Of Armentieres.
"0ur artillery has destroyed two
heavy batteries in the region OF Yer
dun.
There is nothing Of Importance to
rerort from the other parts Of the
frcnt."
Following is the text of the after
noon official communication:
"The day OF December II was
marked, as we said yesterday. by an
advance on our part in Belgium, where
every counter-attack undertaken By
the enemy failed.
"In the region OF Arras a vigorous
offensive made us masters Of several
trenches. These are located at Auchy.
La Bass6e. Saint-Laurent and Blangy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
SLAYER of Boy to Die.

Mount Holly, n. j., Dec. ia YER
dict Of first degree murder was re-
turned tonight against Edgar c. Muir
phy for killing Herman Fisher seven
teen years old, near Taylor's Station
Julv II. Murphy. according TO the tes-
timony. confessed that he shot FISHER
because the latter told some girls whom
be visited that he was married.
Murphy, who was twenty-seven. year :
old. was separated from his wife and
posed as single. He assisted Fisher
brother and father in searching for the
youth, and the body was found riddled
with khot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
tomorrow. A verdict is expected by


dusk.
Mrs. Cleary had left the stand at
o'clock. The Cleary attorneys sat down.
and their heads were together in con-
ference when Justice Morschauser ex-
claimed, rather impatiently, Bring on
your next witness"
"We are going to send for Mrs. New
man." said Frank Comesky, Of the de-
fence.
Ambrose Cleary the slayer's brother,
hurried down the centre aisle to the
rear door, moving with a nervous ex-
citement that was shared by almost
everybody in the lighted, overtilled
courtroom.
To the face of Cleary, most CON
cerned in the appearance Of his daugh-
ter. whom he had not seen since the day
prior to the killing, q slight flush came
and then quickly vanished. He tapped
the table edge with his fingers, looked
at Mrs. Cleary beside him, turned
back again, and bowed his head. Mrs.
Clesry picked at her muff.
There was enough of a delay in
bringing the young woman in TO pro.
woke whispered suspicion Of planned
demonstration. She had been in the
Sheriff's rooms all day, so there seemed
no reason for delay.
Whatever the cause Of delay, when
the swinging doors in the rear Of the
courtroom were pushed open by Am.
brose Cleary, and fine featured young
girl of attractive figure stepped
through, the spectators had, through
the wait, worked themselves up to a
high tension.
The girl did not then show her re-
markable beauty. Dressed in a black
gown and hat, the latter trimmed with
white, her pale, set face appeared all
the whittier, and she was not in pOise.
Her father heard the familiar step
on the mating behind him, and as she
stepped to the little gate leading to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
NO INCOME TAX ON GIFTS
No Escape for Alimony, How
ever, According to Ruling.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Alimony is
fXed income and the person who pays
it must withhold any amount due under
the income tax. This decision was an
nounced to-day By Commissioner Of In
ternal Revenue Osborn, in a synopsis
of rulings on the law which supersede
previous rulings when they disagree
with them.
The synopsis makes it clear that
while an American woman who marries
a foreigner takes his nationality, she
cannot claim exemption on property
liable to the tax. Salaries of United
States judges appointed since the law
was enacted are subject to the tax, as
are those Of retired judges. The mi e.
age OF Congressman is subject to the
tax, except that part actually expended
IN transportation.
Fees received by preachers are re-
garded as part of taxable incomes.
Christmas gifts are not taxable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
MAYORS WIFE AT FIRE
Entertains Three Guests by
Taking Them Through Ruins.

In evening dress, Mrs. John Purroy
Mitchell entertained three guests last
night by taking them to the scene OF a
three alarm fire that had swept through
q tenement building occupied by negroes
at 63 and 90 West l31st st. Mrs.
Mitchell and her friends were shown
through the building by Fire Commis-
sioner Adamson. One was a woman;
the others were George Fetherston,
of the Fire Prevention Bureau, and
Mayor Merritt Smith OF Baltimore.
When the third alarm was turned in,
shortly aftcr : o'clock, Mrs. Mitchell
learned OF il. and telephoned TO Com
missioner Adamson. VINO nves near the
Mayors apartment. She expressed a
wish to visit the fire with her friends,
and the party was speedily made up.
The tri p was made by automobile, but
the fire was extinguished when Mrs.
Mitchell and her friends arrived on the
scene. forty-fve minutes after the
sounding of the first alarm. The blaze
started in the basement, sweeping up
the light shaft and damaging the west
side of the building. The loss was
cb OO0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19
R0BS MILLIONAIRE
OF $4,000 IN GEMS
Savoy Guest" Gets Big
Haul in Hanson Suite
During Dinner.

The apartments Of D. y. Hanson,
millionaire woollen merchant Of New
York and Chicago, in the Hotel Savoy
were ransacked on Thursday evening.
Every piece Of jewelry in the rooms
was stolen. An ermine cloak and muf
belonging to Mrs. Hanson also disap-
peared
A few minutes before the discovery
OF the theft man who had engaged a
room adjoining the Hanson suite
walked out Of the hotel with a bag.
leaving trunk filled with newspapers
in his room. He failed to settle his
bill and has not been seen since.
The value Of the stolen jewelry is
$4,000. Last night Mr.. Hanson an
nounced a reward of $1,000 for its re-
turn, and advertisements Offering the
reward will appear in this mornings
papers. Owing to the sentimental value
Of ths jewels, said Mr. Hanson. he will
be content to recover the property and
will TASK no questions"
Mrs. Hanson and her daughter, Re-
becca, have been at the hotel since
Monday, Mr.. Hanson Joining them on
Wednesday. The family lives in Chi
cago. Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanson visited relatives in Brooklyn,
leaving their daughter and a friend to
dine in the hotel
The friend left his overcoat in the
Hanson suite, and he and Miss Hanson
descended 10 dinner at 6:55 o'clock.
They returned exactly thirty-fve min
utes later, and il was then found that
the friends coat was missing from the
reception hall of the suite. Going into
the other rooms, Miss Hanson saw ran
sacysd trunks, the contents OF every
drawer strewn over the floor, and hard
~ an object IN any of the rooms LETT
untouched.
A rapid inventory showed that the
Jewels and clothing were missing, and
the hotel management and the police
we're notified IN turn. Detectives found.
that connecting door between the
Hanson suite and q room adjoining was
unbolted on both sides. An eXamina
tion was made of the adjoining room.
The trunk, stuffed with newspapers,
was the only thing found.
The room, the hotel people said, had
been engaged on Tuesday by a man
who registered as Thomas Saunders, of
Montreal. The elevator boy latei re-
called bringing him down from the
tenth floor Immediately before Miss
Hanson went up to the rooms. Saun-
uers left the hotel Immediately.
Mr.. Hanson is a member Of the firm
Of Mason & Hlnson, with New York
Offices at 79 Spring st. The family had
come to New York TO attend the debut
Of Miss Cornelia Leggett Woolley,
granddaughter Of J. o. Woolley, senior
member of the firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-19

chair he suddenly leaped to his feet,
pushing his brother back roughly, and
with heavy lunge threw his arms
around his daughters shoulders, grip
ping her tighter as she strugg led
against him and half falling with her
between the fifth and sixth jurors.
The girl could not raise her head TO
speak out, her face was forced against
Cleary's breast, part of her hat rim
showing above her fathers grasp. They
staggered heavily in the space Of a
few feet, Cieary's face showing only 70
the Jury. The spectators and the law
yers seemed too dazed to move or
speak.
Ambrose Cleary, tugging at his broth
er's arm, was shaken off several times.
Mrs. Cleary stood up. sat down again;
and repeated this. She was excessively
nervous. Cleary's lawyer, Comesky.
stood alongside of him. glancing in
termittently at Justice Morschauser, as
if fearing Intervention. And the only
pronounced sound in the room was the
semi-savage cries that accompanied the
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