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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
USED IN
ATTEMPTING TO
FREE GUNNER
0resner confesses and Is In
Iombs
CONSPIRACY is SUSPECTED
District Attorney Whitman Thinks
That Attempt is TO Influence
Becker Trial

New York. April 15.-Karl Dresner.
WHO was one OF the eleventh-hour
witnesses before Supreme Court JUS
tice Con last Saturday in the final ef.
fort Of the four gunner slayers Of
Herman Roseathal 10 obtain a new
trial. was arrested today after con-
Tossing himself a perjurer. in a sign
ed statement TO District Attorney
Whitman.
Justice COT last Saturday denounc-
ed the testimony OF Dresner and
three others as worthless and unreli.
able and not to be believed. The
prosecutor announced he would inves
tigate the source OF the testimony.
Hearing this. Dresner today voluntar-
lily appeared at Mr.. Whitman's Office.
Dresncr was examined sharply by Mr.
Whitman. and after signing a state
ment in which he admitted that he
.old many lies on the stand in the f.
nal effort to save the gunner. he was
arraigned before magistrate and
locked up in the Tombs in default of
bail for a hearing before the grand
jury. In court he pleaded guilty to a
charge of perjury. Dresner told JUS
tice Goff OF having seen the gray
murder car on the morning Of the
murder. He said he saw Sam Schepp
on the running board. Several nights
before that, he testified, he had seen
Jack Rose, "Bridgeyr Weber and
others near another restaurant. and
had heard Rose urge Weber 10 put
IL over on" Rosenthal as the gambler
was leaving the restaurant. Ores
ner's apparent purpose was to show
that others than the gunner were
Rosenthars slayers. In his statement
today Dresner said he was not near
the scene of the murder and denied
the truth Of his other testimony.
1t was not by chance, it was learn
ed, that Dresner decided to change
his testimony AS a matter of fact,
he was so involved in an investiga-
ton which Mr.. Whitman started i'm
mediately after the gunmen's witness
es had testified that he was helpless.
He confessed perjury after he saw
that there was no other way out.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
HORSE RACING WAS
PREVENTED BY
SOLDIERS
Militia Was Called Out To Stop
Gamb Ing
GOVERNOR cRucE VICTOR
Bockmskers Had Defisd the Law an5
the Races AZ Tulsa Were
Started

Tulsa. Okla, April l5.-Disregard.
ing a restraining order issued by
Judge VI. A. Breckenridge OF the SUI
perior Court. State troops today took
possession Of the Tuiso Fair Grounds
which had been proclaimed under
martial law BY Gov. Lee Cruce, and
when an attempt was made 10 run
the races carded for the afternoon.
fred volley over the heads OF the
Jockeys as the horses were dashing
down the stretch.
With this show Of force and the
declaration of Frank NJ. Canton. Ad-
iutant General. who was In personal
command OF The troops. that II anoth-
er race we're started the militlamen
would fire to kin the horses. officials
OF the Tulsa Jockey club ordered the
Spring race meeting. which began
Monday, abandoned. at least temper
arily.
Today's action was the culmina-
ton over the right OF bookmakers to
operate az the track. Open betting
was permitted on Monday, and an APP
plication was fled by county officials
before District Judge i. NJ. Poe, ask
ing an injunction be issued prohibit
ing the placing OF wages. A report
was made TO the Governor on Tues
day that violation OF the States anti
gam bling laws continued, and last
night the proclamation declaring the
tracls under martial law was issued.
The next move will be the hearing
OF habeas corpus proceedings institu-
ed in behalf OF several men arrested
by theState troops today. Applica'
ton for the writs was filed late today
before the Court of Commonwealth
Appeals in Oklahoma City.
Two companies of militia were EN-
ployed today in stopping the races.
Flrs. the stands were cleared Of spec
tators and the races ordered discon-
tinucd. Ten horses entered in the
FIRST race, however, we're sent to the
post. The starter lost no time in
dropping the barrier. AS the horses
entered the stretch the militiamen fix
ed over the heads of the jockeys.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
EASTERN STAR OFFICERS
Were Elected and Installed Wednes-
day Evening

The officers of the Order of the
Easter Star were installed Wednes-
day evening in the Masonic temple
by past Patron NJ. b. Morgan. Mrs.
Roy NJ. Paddock acted as marshall.
The elective officers are as fol-
lows: C. S. Perry worthy patron:
Mrs. Laura B. Cole, worthy matron;
Mrs. G. Louis Harwood, associate
matron; Mrs. Charles Resseguie,
treasurer; Mrs. Samuel c. Lyons.
secretary; Mrs. J. T. Carpenter,
conductress; Mrs. T. A. Davenport.
associate conductress.
The appointed officers are Miss
Amy Cutler Ada; Mrs. Frank Hur-
ley, Ruth; Mrs. Benjamin Harmon.
Ester; Mrs. Willard LighthalI, Mar.
tina; Mrs. Martin Peckham, Electa:
Mrs. c. S. Buchannon, chaplain;
Miss Florence Walbridge. marshall;
Mrs. Fremont Barnes, warder: Miss
Mary Estabrook, organist; Martin
Peckham, sentinel.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
BOY CRUSHED
Jumped Freight Train and Fell Be-
tween Cart

Troy. April ls.-As a sequel to
many freight hopping" expeditions
INDUCED IN by youngsters living in
the viciniey OF the local Boston and
Maine railroad yards. Martin Ma
guire the fourteen-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Mcguire OF 327 Eigh n
street, was fatally injured early last
evening when no was crushed be-
meath the wheels OF a fast freight on
Sixth avenue. south OF Broadway.
which he had ridden from above Hoo
sick street with three companions OF
about his own age. Although there
were no eyewitnesses 20 the unfortu-
nate accident. the lad himself was
conscious long enough to tell physi-
clans and railroad employees that he
had been riding between two cars
and losing his grip on the side-irons.
fell beneath the wheels.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
LEFTY LOUIE MADE A OFFER
Was Ready to Involve Becker in Re-
turn for a Communication


turn for a Communication
Lefty Louie Rosenberg, one Of
the gunner put to death in Sing Sing
il was learned yesterday. tried to bar
gain for Communication OF sentence a
week before he died. He said that he
would confess and involve ex-Lieut.
Charles Becker If Communication were
granted.
District Attorney Whitman refused
to have anything to do with the mat
ter He did not think the word OF
Lefty Louie" worth anything. The
District Attorney has reason to be-
lieve that Lefty Louie" was respon-
sible for at least six murders. |; was
reported in Sing Sing Prison that
Lefty Louie" boasted of these muir.
ders in the deathhouse.
Mr.. Whitman had long talk with
Warden Clancy of Sing Sing yester-
day. and, it is understood, got the
Warden's version of what happened
when 'Dago Frank Ciroficl made his
last statement. Mr.. Whitman would
not discuss his conference with War
den Clancy, but said that he didn't
think much of the so-called confess
sion" of "Dago Frank after what he
had heard.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
PRESIDENT TELLS
WHAT HE'LL Do IN
MEXICO
Provided Huerta Does Not Come
To Terms
sILL BLOCKADE HARSORS
Iuerta Submits the Question 20 the
Mexican Congress and Join
Cont Worry Club

Washington. April l5.-The follow
ng official statement was issued to-
lay as representing the views Of
President Wilson and the Admins
lration:
In discussions in official circles in
Washington OF the present Mexican
situation in Mexico. the unpleasant
Incident at Tampico must not be
thought OF alone. For some time
past the de facto Government Of Mex
co has seemed to think mere apollo
gies sufficient when the rights OF
American citizens or the dignity Of
he Government OF the United States
we're involved and has apparently
made no attempt al either PREPARATION
Dr. the effective correction of the ser
ious declarations OF its civil and mil
itary officers.
Immediately after the incident at
Tampico. an orderly from one OF the
ships Of the United States in the har-
Dor of Vera Cruz. who had been sent
ashore. to the Post Office for the
ships mail, and who was in uniform,
and who had the official mail bag on
his back. was arrested and put into
Jail by the local authorities
He was subsequently released and
nominal punishment inflicted upon
the officer who had arrested him, but
it was significant that an orderly
IRON the fleet Of the United States
was picked out from the many per
sons constantly going ashore on var
ious errands from the various ships
in the harbor, representing several
nations.
Most serious of all. the Officials in
charge of the telegraph Office at Mex.
leo City presumed to withhold an of.
fetal dispatch of the Government OF
| he United States 10 it's Embassy al
Mexico City, until it should have been
sent TO the censor and his permission
received to deliver 1t, and gave the
despatch into the hands Of the
| Charge dAffaires OF the United
| States only upon his personal and EN-
phatic demand. he having, in the
meantime, learned through other
channels that despatch had been
sent him which he had not received.
1T cannot but strike any one who
+, has watched the course Of events in
! Mexico as significant that untoward
| Incidents such as these have not oc
Cured In any case where representa-
tives of other Governments were con
cerned in any case where representa-
! tives OF other Governments were con
cerned, but only in dealings with rep
resentatives of the United States
and that there has been no occasion
for other Governments to call atten
ton to such matters or to ask fol
| apologies.
These repeated offenses against
1.-The rights and dignity of the United
States, offenses not duplicated with
regard to the representative of Other
Governments, have necessarily made
the impression that the Government
of the United States was singled out
for manifestations of i'll will and con
tempt.
"The authorities of the State De
partment feel confident that when the
seriousness and the cumulative effect
OF these incidents is made evident t.
the Government of Mexico. that Gov
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
IN WAR IN ATHOl
Price is Reduced TO rs Cents Per
Hundred


Athol. April 1.-THE ice war in
this town has caused another drop in
the price of ice, both companies now
quoting ice for family use at 25 cents
per hundred pounds. The price for
boxes, capacity 1000 pounds or over,
is 12k cents per 100 pounds; grocery
and drug stores. restaurants and fish
markets, capacity 400 pounds or over,
Is cents per 100 pounds; grocery and
drug stores. restaurants and markets,
apacity 200 pounds or over, 20 cents
per 100 pounds. Each company is
busy booking sorders for summer
trade. The price of ice last year was
So cents per 100 pounds. 1t was an
nounced few weeks ago that the
price would be reduced to 80 cents
for family use, but another drop was
announced today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16


Washington. April 15.-With ma
jority of the ships OF the American
navy under orders today to proceed
at once to the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts of Mexico. the United States
government gave Gen. Huerta final
warning that unless a salute was fir
ed to the Stars and Stripes within a
reasonable time TO atone for repeat.
ed offenses against the rights and dig
nifty Of the United States" serious
eventualities would result
1t was learned tonight that Gen.
Huer.a, when apprised by Charge o.
shaughnessy of the proposed demon
stration OF the Atlantic feet. argued
that the episode growing out OF the
arrest Of the American bluejackets at
Tampico was fit subject for arbitra-
ton at The Hague, and that he would
appoint a commission to investigate
the incident President Wilson, in an
emphatic reply through Charge o.
Shaughnessy, is understood to have
told Gen. Huerta that the time for de
lay and evasion had passed, and that
the American government would tenn
porize no longer Administration Of
iicials hold that insults to the flag
and questions Of honor are not sub
iects for arbitration.
All information, official and ether
wise, that reached Washington from
Mexico City tended to show that Gen.
Huerta was unconvinced that the
United States was in earnest, and
thought the Washington government
was blufing.
Some anti-American demonstra-
tons at Vera Cruz and other points
were reported Developments OF the
day here showed clearly that deter
mined and forceful policy had been
adopted by the President, which
would be backed up by Congress and
enforced, if necessary, by the army
and navy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
CORNELL FRAT MEN LAG
So Called independents Still Lead In
Scholastic Rank

Ithaca, April 14.-That the mem
bers of Greek letter ,fraternities at
Cornell are still laggards in their
university work, as compared to the
non-fraternity men. is shown by the
annual report of President Schur-
man, based on statistics compiled by
Prof. Walter T. Wilcox, the Cornell
statistician. According to these fig
ures, the average scholastic standing
of the 1920 members of fraternities
for the first term of this year was
70.7, while the average standing of
the 3.40O men outside the fraternities
was 74.2. Two years ago these
figures stood 1873 to 20 in favor of
the so-called independents. The rec
ords show a general Improvement of
about l per cent. in the marks of
men Of both classes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
PASSENGERS BEAT eANrlTs
One Dying the other Recovering In
Seattle JaiI-Passenee Shot

Seattle, Wash, April 1.-two men
are dying as the result of an unsuc-
cesstul attempt by two bandits to
hold up a Seattle-Tacoma interurban
train at Riverton, south of Seattle.
late last night. Clarence Trew, aged
%, one Of the bandits, lies in hos
pital in Seattle with his skull frac-
tured. Charles F. Swartz, 33, a pas
senger. is at Riverton suffering from
a bullet wound that just missed the
heart and lodged in his lungs. VIII
liam Sears, the second bandit, is in
the city Jail suffering from a beat
ing administered by all the passeng-
ers who could reach him. He viii re
cover.
Sears, young man made a con-
fession to the police today. He said
he and Trew boarded the Tacoma
bound train that left Seattle at 1906
last night. Near Riverton the men
masked themselves with red hand
kerchiefs. produced pistols and under
took to rob the passengers. Sears
took the smoking compartment,
Trew the other.
They were at once attacked
Trew was struck senseless with a
sand drill, and Sears beaten down by
blows on the head. Sears pistol
was discharged. wounding Swartz.
The fallen bandits were beaten until
they ceased to move, then bound
hand and foot and delivered to Depu-
ty Sheriffs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
STATE PRISON CROWDED
More inmates are There Than Ever
Before

Windsor. April 13.-For the first
time In the history of the Vermont
state prison. the institution is full,
every cell having an occupant and
even the hospital being used as a
rooming department.
Thirteen 'persons arrived during
the past week. There are now con-
fined at the prison more women than
the records have ever shown before.
Ex-Superintendent Lowell, who was
recently retired from the manage
ment said that in his opinion about
40 Of the inmates should be given
their freedom, since their crimes
we're of small magnitude and they
had hitherto borne good regulations.
Moreover their families really needed
them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
C, John You've Forgotten to Take Money Buy Fish
FOR STEALING BRASS
Jim Wright Charged with Theft Of
Brass Valves from Bradford Mil


Jim Wright was lodged in jail Wed
nesday afternoon on the charge OF
stealing brass valves from the II. Z.
Bradford & Co. min. He attempted
TO sell some brass junk 10 one OF the
dealers here In town Wednesday az
ternOon but refused 10 give his
name This made the dealer suspic-
ious and he Informed Chief OF Police
Brazell OF the attempted sale. The
Officer got on the trail OF Wright and
learned where he had disposed OF two
small pieces OF brass. The arrest
followed.
Wright was taken 10 the once OF
States Attorney w. J. Meagher
where he admitted the theft. Some
OF the valves were recovered from
parties to whom they had been sold
by Wright and the officers are look
ing for more.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
As the Fishing Party Started His Wife Came the Door and

eminent viii see the prOprie.y and
the nee ssity OF giving such esidenc-
e. OF us desire 20 repudiate and cor
rect these things as win be not only
satisfactory 10 the Government Of the
United States. bat also an evidence
70 the rost Of the world as an entire
change OF attitude.
There can be no loss 10 the dignl-
~ OF the De iaoto Government IN Mex
leo IN recognizing in the fullest de-
gree che claims OF a great sovereign
Government to its respect"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
EXILE DIES AGED 1903 YEARS
Baron Ferdinand de Turokheim Init
mate Friend of Chopin

Montreux, Switzerland, April IA
Baron Ferdinand de Turokheim, a
French Alsatian exile since the Prus-
sian conquest. died here today in his
1etth year. He was an intimate
friend of Chopin and celebrated his
10Sd birthday on March 81 by playing
some manuscript pieces presented to
him by the composer.
Baroness de Tourokheim, who was
born in 1919 and to whom he was
married. in 1S4S. is still living and
was at her husbands bedside when
he died
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
That Worn Out Feeling

with loss OF appetite, constipation,
biliousness, sick-headache, is natures
warning that you need 2 good spring
medicine. Get bottle of Baxters
Mandrake Bitters today Sold every
where, LIQUID or tablets. % cents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
SIR WILLIAM WHITE DIES
RE Was Vice President of Canadian
Pacific Railway

San Diego, Cal, April 14.-Sir Will
liam Whyte of Winnipeg, Canada,
vice president of the Canadian Paci-
fic railroad, died here today of COM
plication of diseases.
Sir William, who has been confined
in bed here since February IA, WIS
40 years old.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
FLETCHER FOUND GUILTY
cIemeney Recommended for Former
insurance President

Rutland, April 1.-THE jury in the
Rutland county court, after being out
all night, today found Clifford C.
Fletcher, of Harrisburg, Pa. former
presiden. of the Vermont Accident
Insurance Co. of this city. guilty of
embezzlement OF $3.50 from the
company while in Office in 1908. Gle
mency was recommended.
Fletcher was defended by ]. C.
Jones, of Rutland, and J. B. Donoway
of Middlebury, while States Attor-
ney B. L. Stafford prosecuted.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
DEERlNe GIVES 100000
Provides Clinics for a Chicago Hospi
tai.

Chicago, April ia gift OF $1,000.
600 from James Deering to Wesley
Hospital was announced here today.
The gift is in the form Of an endow-
ment, and is to be used in establish
ing clinics to furnish medical aid to
the poor.
Wesley Hospital was founded by
William Deering. father of James
Deering. The name of the hospital
will be changed to Wesley Memorial
Hospital,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
MIscELLANE

Regarding T Babbitt's Trade
~ Marks firing 100 Trade MARKS TO Will
loughbv's ) & Ice Store for an inportei China
cake set-seven nj, ces Also for 80 trade marks
nm imported CHINA salad bowl. Trade marks
are good on all Rabbits products Rabbits
Bes' Soap, 1910 Soap Powder. Bahb'tt's Lye,
Babbitt's Vaptha Soap. DAbbitt's White Float
ing SOAP. Rabbits Borax Soap aud Bsbhitt's
Cleanser &0ts@
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
BENNETT LEAVES EGYPT
He Sails from Alexandria on His
Yacht lysistrata

Alexandria, April Thames Cor
don Bennett, proprietor of The New
York Herald, who recently suffered
an attack of bronchitis, sailed from
this port today on his steam yacht,
the Lysistrata.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16


Washington. April l5.-President
Wilson's present Mexican policy con-
templates. NOT war with Mexico. but
the seizure OF Mexican ports and the
maintenance OF "a peaceful block
ade" until the Huerta Government
furnishes adequate reparation for the
arrest OF an American naval officer
and American blueiackets az Tampi-
CO.
With determination written on ev-
cry line OF his face and with a posi-
tive ring In his voice. despite It's
quite tone. the President today out
lined the policy he intended TO pur-
sue TO bring President Huerta 10
terms. This is the programme OF ac.
tion as IL was explained by the Presi-
dent to members OF the Senate Com
mi.tee on Foreign Relations and the
House Committee on Foreign AZ
airs:
I. Vera Cruz and Tampico viii be
seized. and ports on the west coast
OF Mexico will also be occupied. and
peaceful blockade" OF both coasts
win be established
?. The occupation and blockade
viii continue until the Mexican Gov.
eminent inhicts adequate punish
ment upon the Federal Army officer
who made the arrests az Tampico
and a national salute OF twenty-onO
guns has been fired by a Mexican fort
to the United States Gag.
8. No time limit for compliance by
the Mexican Government with Presi-
dent Wilson's demands has been FIX
ed. and there will be no seizure OF
any Mexican port until after the ar
rival Of the Atlantic feet. under Rear
Admiral Badger. at Tampico
4. Should circumstances occur
that render immediate forceful ac
ton necessary. Admiral Badger will
follow his own course without wait
ing for further instructions from
Washington.
o. should no such circumstances
compel immediate seizure CT Next
can ports, the President will address
Congress on the subject OF his stern
attitude toward Mexico, and will ash
Congressional approval OF his plan tC
take and hold Vera Cruz, Tampico
and other places and establish a
blockade of beth Mexican coasts.
6. There will be no declaration Of
war. the President contending that
ample presidents justify seizure Of
ports to obtain PREPARATION for nation
al insults without going to the ex
IRENE Of such a declaration.
Z. The occupation OF Mexican
ports will cease when American hon
or has been satisfied through compli
ance with the Presidents demands
unless Congress should determine
otherwise.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16

Washington, April 15.-Gen Huer-
ia submitted to an executive session
of the Mexican Senate today the de-
mands of the American Government
for salute to the rag
Ne report has been received by the
Washington Government late tonight
as to the result of the deliberations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
PROF. eRosvENoR RESIGNS
Surrenders Post at Amherst to Pur-
sue Literary Work

Amherst, Mass, April 14.-Prof.
Edwin Augustus Grosvenor has re-
signed the Professorship of Modern
Government and Internal Law at AM
horst College which he has held for
twenty years, giving as his reason
the pressing literary work which he
has undertaken.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-16
TO RENT

To RENT store on West Main street next
10 winslow's store. Apply TO =. d. Gard
me-. Tel. BIN. oetf
To RENT-Desirabe tenements, furnis he'd
APARTMENTS and single rooms, Offices
stores. stables & e'c.. individual storage csers
state OF wm- Z. Hawks, Inc. 205 North s.
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EoR Statesman dairy farm 7 mi'es.oui

FOR Small dairy farm mi'eslout
niles fiom south SALISBURY station.fni
we'll diyt iei iand vi lch keeps 10 cows An
team. gOcd ten room h"use slated md paint
larse balm with basement oil in good epaiI
with ne silo attached. 0 bearing apple tree
all GRATED fruit . hen houses. corn house
wagon and bog house. runninR water pip d
20 house and IN pa ture. wood enough fur &C
cupant. fine place for poultry and small fruf
Price 81 3 0. own will take $500 as frEt pay.
ment. E4sh and Hutchins, 8tf