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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-09-10

Paris, which may soon be in state
of siege, is one of the most strongly
fortified cities in the world. tbs forti-
fications consist of three distinct cir
cles sweeping around the city-frst,
the solid wall of masonry eighteen
feet high extending for twenty-five
miles around the old sections of Paris;
second, the system of seventeen de-
tached forts arranged at intervals,
two miles beyond the wall, and MAX
ing a circuit of the city thirty-four
miles long; and third, an outer girdle
of forts, seventy-five miles long On the
heights commanding the valley of the
Seine.
Each of these circles of masonry
and steel is complete defense in it
self, the forts being linked together
with redoubts, bastions and glacis,
which permit cross-fre against ap-
proach from any direction. The mag
nitude of the system is shown by its
area, which exceeds 400 square miles.
The wall around Paris and the sew
enteen detached forts two miles be-
yond the wall were built by Louis
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-09-10

here from Paris state all the gates
still existing are now closed at 8 p.
M, with rigid regulations against
movements from within or without.
The second line Of forts includes The
famous fortress of Mont Valerian,
which was the center Of attack in the
German siege Of 1870. 1t is strength
ened by two groups of works-Hautes
Bruyeres and the Chatillon fort and
batteries.
South of the city is the row Of
forts at Ivry, Bictre, Mont Rouge,
Vanves and Issy. North and east of
the city are three great forts around
st. Denis, and two others at Fort Au-
bervillers and Fort Clarendon, COM
manding the approaches from the
great wood of Bondy.
The forts of the outer circle. which
are of the most modern type, have
from twenty-four to sixty heavy guns
and 600 to 1,200 men each. nj all,
the three lines of defenses require
10000 men to operate them, not
counting troops assembled within the
city. According to military experts
it would require a force of 100000
men to invest these defenses.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-09-10
DECLARATIONS OF
WAR TO DATE

July 2S-Austria declares war on
Servia.
Aug. Germany declares war on
Russia.
Aug. 4-Germany declares war on
France.
Aug. belgium declares war on
Germany.
Aug. England declares war on
Germany.
Aug. 4-Germany declares war on
England.
Aug. S-MontenegrO declares war on
Austria.
Aug. 9-Austria declares war on
Montenegro.
Aug. 1O-France declares war on
Austria.
Aug. 12-Montenegro declares war on
Germany.
Aug. l3-England declares war on
Austria.
Aug. 23--Japan declares war on Ger
many.
Aug. 25-Austria declares war on ia
pan.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-09-10
WAR DEBT FOR FUTURE

1t is estimated that the war is
costing Europe nearly $50,000,000 a
day. That staggering sum is being
added to the tremendous burden
which its people already bore. The
national debts of the nations before
the war started was:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
GOING TO WAR
North Adams Doctor VIII Return te
England

DR.. John Hewat n prominent North
Adams physician. son OF a we'll known
wool manufacturer and member c.
one Of the most prominent families
IN the east. has received notice that
he has been accepted as volunteer
In the Royal British Army Medical
corps and that he will be given the
rank of lieutenant Instructions with
the notification advise him to await
further orders but It is believed that
he will soon be called TO London.
from which place he will be detailed
10 the scene of battle.
Although his family has been resid-
ing in North Adams for number of
years. DR.. Hewat has only practiced
there for a period of two years. He
was born in Scotland and secured his
medical education in the College of
Edinsburgh When the war broke
out he offered his services TO Great
Britain, bu. II was not until yesterday
that he received any communication
regarding the action taken upon IT,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
BEER AND WINE TAX
TOF|LL VACANCY
IN REVENUE
Proposed Measure Should Raise
Sl07 100000 a Year
RAILROADS, TOO, MUST HELP
Bill Provides for Three Per Cent Tax
on All Freight Trans
portation
RAILROADS, TOO, MUST HELP

Washington, Sept. l0.-in agreeing
which will tax freight transportation
and increase revenue taxes on beer
and domestic wines democrats OF the
ways and means committee paved
the way for relieving the government
financial stringency due to the Euro
pean war Administration leaders in
both Houses predicted the bill as
framed would be passed without pro
longed discussion. Chairman Under
wood of the committee, said the
measure had the approval of the
president and his advisers
The bill contemplates an annual
revenue estimated at 100000 600.
The tax on beer will be increased
from 81 10 $3.50 barrel; wines will
be taxed an addition 20 cents gal
Ion and 3 per cent tax on freight
transportation bills including railroad
steamship and express freight will be
made. transportation companies to
collect the tax for the government
and receive as compensation l per
cent OF the amount of revenue collect
ed.
AS an additional relief for war con.
ditions Senate leaders announced to.
day the determination to prune the
river and harbors appropriation bill
from S5S.OOO.0OO to approximately
$50. 900. 900.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
DRUMMER DISAPPEARS
North Adams Salesman Gone for Ten
Days

Troy, Sept ll-EnOrts to locate
Eugene NJ. Bechard of North Adams
n former resident of Troy, and tray-
cling salesman, have proved unyall-
ing and relatives fear that he has met
with some accident. Authorities
throughout this section have been ask
ed TO look for him. II being feared
that he wandered away while suffer
ing from temporary insanity. Since
last seen, period of ten days. no
word has been received concerning his
whereabouts. Relatives living In
Troy have heard nothing OF him and
he has apparently dropped out OF
sigh.
Ten days ago. he left his home. 81
Washington street. North Adams. at
7 a. m. to report for work as usual
being employed by the Interstate
Wholesale Grocery company of Pitts
field lie bado his wife and infan,
child goodbye and disappeared, no
one having been found who saw him
after that time. He did not report to
the firm by which he was employed
and nothing was heard from him, an
othe- man having been given his posi-
ton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
Head Of The German Nation and
Staff in Grave Danger
BOMBS MISS Ed MARK, DESTROYED BUILDING
German War Office Claims Russians are Being Driven
Back in East Prussia--Russia Admits Retreat in
Face of Numerous German Re-inforcements
Paris Reports Continued Hard Fighting

than sixty kilometers more than
thirty-sel en- miles,.
Between Chateau Thierry and
Vitry-le-Francois the Prussian Guard
has been thrown back.
The action continues with great
severity in the region between Camp
de Mailly and Vitryle.Francois.
In the centre and on the right
wing there is no change In the sltua-
ton.
ION the Ornain and in the Argo
ne district the two opposing fore
are maintaining thei' position
In the region of Nancy the osala
has made Sigh. progress on
Chateau Salins road.
ION the other hand sc nave gain
ground in the forest oi Champauorx.
The losses have been considsrai 6
on both sides, but the moral lA4
health OF our troops remain excellent
THE is no confirmation OF the
news, published in the German VS.
papers, of the fall OF Maubeuge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
TURKS GET READY
TO HAVE THEIR
OWN WAY
lake Away the Rights Of All
Foreigners
BAD FOR THE MISSIONARIES
Thought That This Step 10 Prepare.
tory For declaration Of War
Against Great Britain

Washington. Sept. l0.-Turkey for
mally notified the United States and
the nations of the world today that
she had abrogated the series OF con-
yentions. treaties and privileges, orig,
mating as early as the eleventh CEN
fury. whereby foreigners in the Otto
man empire have been exempt from
local Jurisdiction In local and Grimm
al cases. Foreign subjects no long
er Will enjoy what Is known as extra
territorial rights, through which they
have been tried by their own judges.
diplomatic Representatives or con.
suls.
This practice. abolished by Japan
several years ago through tho
negotiation Of new treaties, Turkey
has removed by stroke of the pen.
Her purpose. It is declared, is TO as.
sert her Independence and free her
self from the domination of the great
powers.
Upon the rights revoked has rested
the legal status of American mission
aries to Turkey permitting them to
maintain churches. hospitals and
schools in religious freedom.
Among diplomats of the allied pow
ers the belief prevailed that Turkey
was appealing to the national sentt
ment OF her people and was ready to
seize upon any difficulties that may
arise with Great Britain as a pretext
to declare war.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
AUSTRIA MAY SUE
FORPEACE ON HER
OWN HOOK
Heading Toward Failing Out
with Germany
CLAIM KAISER IS SELFISH
Feel That They Have Been Left TO
Bear 6runt OF Fighting Against
Russians

Vienna. Sept. II (via Romeo Feel
ing Is already beginning to be mani
fest between Austria and Germany.
The Austrians are heading toward 4
possible falling out with Germany.
the former claiming that they are
forced to bear the brunt of the Rus
sian campaign while German serves
her own selfish ends in France.
There has been an unofficial an.
nouncement circulated here that It is
highly probable that If Germany tao
tics continue Austria may sue for
peace on her own accord.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
PROGRESS OF THE WAR
Summary of News Dispatches In
Morning Papers

The French War Office announces
tina. the left flank of the allied army
has advanced more than thirty-slx
miles In the lighting of the last four
days, and during the retreat of the
Germans the British forces have TAX
EN- number of prisoners and guns.
The British and French troops have
crossed the Marine and are pursuing
the retreating German Army. The
situation in the center and on the
right OF the allied forces remains
the same.
The Belgias Army has resumed the
offensive against the Germans. and il
reported TO have driven them from
Aerschot, Diest. and Termonde.
Ii Is reported In Rome that the ad-
vance guards OF the great Russian
center army have invaded Silesla,
thus menacing Breslau. Petrograd
advices say that the great battle in
Lubin Government has ended In com
plete rout of the Austrians. Panic
prevails at Cracow and the evacua
ton OF this town, designated as the
rallying place of the Austro-German
forces In Galicia, Is reported to have
begun.
Vienna admits that Archduke Fred
erick lost 10000 men in the recent
fighting in Galicia.
Servia reports that her troops have
crossed the River Save and are sue
cessfully invading Hungary.
Mcntenegrin troops are in Bosnia
hoping to incite revolution in that
Austrian province
On request by Premier Asquith
the House of Commons voted to add
another half million men to the army
bringing England's prospective force
up 10 100000 men.
The London Press Bureau an
nounces that British force has met
and defeated German invaders of Ny
ashland, in Central British Africa.
The fighting lasted several days, and
the German force retreated after los
ing number of men. The English
were too exhausted to pursue them.
A dispatch mailed from Toronto
says that 10000 Indian troops secret
ly passed through Canada on their
way to France. and sailed from Que
bee on the Megantic on Aug. 30. be-
ing substituted for the Canadian ex-
peditlonary force. which was to have
sailed on that ship.
Japan uniforms Russia that she will
conclude no peace until the other
allied nations have consented.
The Japanese forces are still being
held at Lungkow by floods.
Turkey announces that she has
ab-ogated the conventions whereby
foreigners In the Ottoman Empire
have been exempt from Turkish juris-
diction in civil and criminal cases.
and whereby other restrictions upon
the independence of the Ottoman
Empire have been imposed. This is
taken as an attampt on the part of
the Porte to free herself from domi-
nation by the strong European pow
ers
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS
Will Be Held al Apollo Hall Satur-
day Evening Sept. 18th

by direction of the National Pro
gressive state committee. OF the state
of Vermont, the National progressive
voters OF the town of Bennington are
hereby notified and warned TO meet
in caucus al Apollo hall. on South
street in said Town Of Bennington.
Saturday evening. September 18TH,
1914, at eight O'Clock for the follow
ing purposes
First: To choose seven delegates
and seven alternates TO attend the
National Progressive State Conven-
ton to be held AZ Burlington, Ve.-
mont. September 18th, 1914.
Second To choose seven dele
gates and seven alternates to attend
the National Progressive District Con
yention to he held at Burlington. Yer
mont. September nth. 1914.
Thlrd:-To elect National Pro
gressive Town Committee for the en-
suing two years.
And to choose fourteen delegates
10 the county AhuNtutlou III ntu-
nington County. 60 be held at such
time and place as may be decided up.
on BY the County Committee OF the
National Progressive Party OF said
County.
Fourih:-To transact any other
business found proper when met.
The attention OF the voters is call
ed 10 the fact that pursuant TO Chap
ter 10 Of the Public Statutes TO IT,
State o. Vermont. as amended by No.
s Ct the Public Acts OF 1912. voting Tor
delegates at said caucus will BE- by
ballot and check list.
Frank b. Pope.
Leon Parker.
Vim. 4. n. Cushman.
Robert Smith.
c :. Estes.
Hiram l.. Hall
National Progressive
Town Committee
Sept End. 1914
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
cHlLps ESCAPED INJURY
Heavy Weigh Fell in Wilmington
where Brattleboro Man Had Stool

Perhaps few persons know that
when the curtain suddenly fell just as
II had been raised at the performance
of Princess Chrystantheum last Thurs
day night how miraculous was the es-
cape from serious. II not indeed fatal
results, says the Wilmington Times.
The curtain had just been rung up for
the third act, and had reached the top
of tho proscenium when the rope
broke. letting fall counterweight
weighing nearly $50 pounds. The
weigh fell directly in the stairway
leading from the hali TO the stage.
place where Rollin +. Childs and 9TH
e. men. as well as several children.
had been standing bu a short time be
fore The escape from serious results
can be considered nothing less than
miraculous. AS il was John Fowler.
who was attending to the raising and
lowering OF the curtain, hurt his
hand painfully. the windlass spring
ing around and striking II as the cur
tain descended
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
GIRL OF MY DREAMS
Musical Comedy at Opera House
Next Wednesday Evening

Doctor Tinkle Tinker" a song
number from The Girl of My Dreams
one Of the many hits of the splendid
musical comedy, which has created an
unprecedented success at the Illinois
Theatre, Chicago. Criterion Theatre.
New York City, The Garrick Theatre.
Philadelphia. and the Colonial Theat-
re, Boston.
The music of The Girl of My
Dreams" is by the late Karl Hoschna,
who has been compared TO Suppe by
some Of the musical critics and who
was finished musician in every way.
having had a tho -ough musical educa-
ton in Vienna. the home Of great mus
icians, and who served in the Royal
Orchestra in that city for several
years. He is also the composer OF
Madame Sherry" and Doctor De
Luxe" The book of THE Girl of My
Dreams is by Wilbur D. Nesbit anu
Otto Hauerbach.
Unlike other musical shows every
number In this peace is a distinct and
separate hit. Especially is this so OF
ooh Maybe it's Robbery and
these two big song hits are being
sung all over the country and theatre
goers as well as the press are prais-
ing in the highest terms The Girl of
My Dreams.
II will be seen here at the Benning.
ton Opera House. Wednesday. Sept.
16. Seat sale Monday evening at the
Box Office, Z o'clock
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
MEAN AuToMoelLIsT
injured Two eraaleboro People and
Skipped

\ man driving a Ford car ran int
a team driven by MIR and Mrs. Joseph
=. Kempson Of Fort Dummer Heights
at BrattlebOro Saturday and. promis-
ing to return with physician to min
lister TO their injuries. made a geta-
way. Both were badly hurt when the
carriage vas upset. many cuts being
found on both Of them. The carriage
was badly wrecked and the horse
knocked down. but the animal was
not injured.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
To Be Held at Town Hall, Arlington,
Saturday, Sept. 26.

The Democratic voters OF Benning.
ton County are hereby warned and
notified to meet in Mass Convention
in the Town hall at Arlington, Yer
mont. Saturday. September 26. at p.
m. TO act on the following proposi.
tons.
First. TO nominate candidates for
the various County elective Offices to
be supported by the freemen of Ben
nington County at the biennial cleo
ton TO be held Tuesday. November
3d. 1914.
Second. To elect county commit
tee for the two years ensuing.
Third. to transact any other bust
ness found proper when met.
+. c. Brown, chairman,
Amos Aldrich. secretary.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

"NIr Smith, won't you please talk
10 me-"
why. certainly. my little girl. But
what do you want me TO sayI"
Wont you please talk like you did
when you were talking to yourself In
the library when the dog jumped at
you? Mines 50 straight. and mamma
said the way you talked made her hair
curl Baltimore American.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
That Worn Out Feeling

with loss OF appetite. constipation.
biliousness. sick.headacne. Is natures
warning that YOU need q good sum-
mer tonic. Get a bottle OF Baxters
Mandrake Bitters today. Sold every
shere. liquid or tablets. e cents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

The Pomuchelshops society Of New
York numbering 1l3 persons who
spent a pleasant 'hree days outing
in Burlington and vicinity. returned
home Tuesday afte noon. The mem
beers had Kommers Monday evening
on Hotel Vermont roof garden. the
mayor being a guest Of honor. The
society spent Sunday at Ausab bic
Chaem
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
eRArTLeeoRo WOMAN BURNED
Mrs. Fred Hummerson, 80, was Light.
ing OIL Stove

Mrs. Fred Hummerson, 81, was Light.
ing OIL Stove
Mrs. Fred Hummerson. % years Of
age. of brattleboro. was probably fat
ally burned Tuesday afternoon when
her clothing caught fire from an oil
stove she was lighting in her room in
the home of Mrs. Charles Donovan,
Eels court
Othe's in the house. attracted by
her screams. managed finally to
smother the flames, but not until the
womans clothing had been almost
consumed and practically every inch
of her body burned
She was removed TO the Melrose
hospital. where it was said last eve
ming that she had practically no
chance OF life. She would have be-
come a mother in about two weeks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

FOR SALE-Houee. harm and shop and near
i ly acre OF land on the east road In Pownal
House has six rooms and 10 good repair. Also
abnut seven acres OF land near by. Price of
entire property 1926 address Fred @. BrowO,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
The necessity Of life

insurance is so obvious that man
should not have To ask himself "Shal,
take it2" but Can | get it and how
shall | have the proceeds payable"
AS a suggestion. we offer our month
ly income policy National Life lns.
Co. OF Vt. (MuiuaD Earle s. Kin
sley General Agent. Mead Building.
Rutland. W Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

EOR SALE lie acres, splendid for poul-
try; Z room house In best of repair, barn
and carriage house, poultry house, good var
isty fruit. dne sDring on place aud cistern In
house, located Just out OF village or North
Bennington, trolley line at door. Special price
OF q, 100 IL sold before Oct. LIST. Nash q Hutch
ma S2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

lrOR sALE-rhe heirs TO the Gov. Tichenor
Il property, 30 called. have consented 10 let
,is sell the same at reduced price for quick
sale This property Is centrally located on
Mt Anthony 81. IN Old Bennington: has about
two acres of lawns and gardens with beautiful
shade and shrubbery and number OF apple
pear and plum trees: II room house. wood thed
aundry. bath room; good barn. This is called
one Of the best properties In Old Bennington.
Price $40, 900. Nash 4 Hutchins. 8stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
NORTH BENNINGTON

The Epwogth L ague o tHe lic
dist church will meet SUNDAY ar
noon at o'clock instead o n
evening on accoun. OF the absenet q
the minister
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

FOR sALE-6 first class horses workers and
1 drivers Fearless and sound. Several
second hand wagons aud harnesses will sell at
a bargain. Call at the new Famer sheds West
Main st, In rear Of Adams Mil property. f..
l.. Potter Prop. Tel. l47-M 62t2i'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

Paris. Sep. lO.-l1.22 p. m.-This
official bulletin was issued tonight
"On the left wing the British ana
French troops have crossed the Marine
between Ia Ferte sous Jouarre.
Charly. and Chateau Thierry. pursu-
ing the enemy. who is in retreat Dur
ing the course Of this advance the
British forces took a number OF pris
oners and captured mitrailleuses.
"DLuring the four days battle the
During the four days battle the
the theatre Of operations gained more
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair tonight and Saturday.
Slightly warmer interior.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

T. OR SALE Our demonstrating car rs sold.
l. We ave ole new FORD tourning car yet
unsOld from the six which arrived last week.
There IA no better bargain 10 he had than
new Ford. Bennington Garage Ford Dealers.
67tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
Reads More Than One Month Mental Dude According
FOR SALE

EOR SALE-25 Rose comb brown leRhorns'
yearllng hens. Kulp's strain of layers
Price right for quality OF stock John unit
ington, North Bennington, Tel. 1888. s'to
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

EOR sALE-Two colts, two year old and
a yearllng. Inquire Albert HARDWOOD. so.
shaftsbury. SSt6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
STANDING Of the Clubs
Games Today

Games Today
Boston at Philadelphia.
New York at Washington.
The National League
Boston 3, Philadelphia first
game).
Boston Z, Philadelphia > (second
game).
New York 3. Brooklyn FIRST
game).
Brooklyn ?, New York (second
camel.
Pittsburg 4. Chicago .
st. Louis 3. Cincinnati ..
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

EOR sALE-The Park Homestead on Pleas
ant street, the books and furniture there
In. Prices on contents greatly reduced. APP
ply Edward J. Hall. 57tG
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
The American LEAGUE

Philadelphia s. Boston /.
New York 6. Washington 4.
st. Louis 6. Cleveland 3.
Detroit-Chicago. rain.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11

ROM Nd On the street. an overcoat OEnrr
may have same Nv proving property ami
raying for tbis advertisement. Inqui-e At
GrswOid's store. 49,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-11
Standing Of the Clubs

Games Today
Philadelphia at Boston.
Brooklyn at New York.
Chicago at Pittsburg.
St Louis at Cincinnati.