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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
Prophet Who Is Without Honor In His Own Country Can
TOM TAeeARr FOR SENATOR
Indiana Democratic Leader Will
Oppose Shive!y

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 25.-Thom-
as Taggart, Indiana's member of the
Democratic National Committee, will
be q candidate for the United States
Senate against Senator B. f. Shively
before the Democratic State cOnven-
ton when it meets in this city or
March 10. The announcement was
made here today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
The Richest Country.

The richest country in the world is
this one ~ ours-the United States OF
America. There is no other country
that can hold q candle TO this. France
Is rich. Great Britain is rich, but the
United States is richer than France
and Great Britain combined. with
many billions TO spare.-New York
American
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
MRS CHRISTINA v. LAuzoN
Aged Resident Of Village Passed
Away Saturday Evening.

Mrs. Christina V. Lauzon. aged 20
years. widow of Octave Lauzon. died
Saturday evening at her home on
MIL street following an illness OF
pneumonia.
She was a native Of Canada and
had been resident of Bennington
for about 80 years. She was a men,
Der Of the Church OF the Sacred
Heart and Of the st. Anne society.
Surviving are seven sons. Josepn.
Peter. William. Gilbert and Edmund
l-auzon OF Bennington and Fred Ian
zon Of Brattleboro. Her husband
has been dead FOR nearly % years.
The funeral win be held from the
church Of the Sacred Heart Tuesday
morning az o'clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

FOR SALE-Most attractive house. pleas
J. untly situated on wide village street. Z
miles out. 9 miles from station. on main road;
good surroundings fine lawn that is tastefully
laid out, with fine sh tde and ornamental trees.
shrubbery etc; 20 acres of good land suitably
divided; good i2-room house, good barn aud
several other buildings; good variety of fruit;
wntar at house a. d III as ure. "rice $1,000; will
accept 500 as first payment, balance on easy
terms Nash a. Hutchins. 90tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
NURSE PoIsoNs SIX CHILDREN
Gives carboiic Acid BY Mistake to
Orphans in Utica Asylum

Utica, Jan. 25.-Two children are
dead and four others are probably
dying tonight as the result of the
mistake OF a nurse in administering
carbolic acid to them in the Utica Or
phak Asylum.
There are many cases of measles
at the institution aud late today a
physician ordered that a certain orii.
nary medicine should be given to
several OF the children. bu; the nurse
through error gave carbolic acid.
The dead are Frederick Gilmore. 4.
Of Sydney. y. Y. and Juia Vincent.
2. Of Rome. The nurse who admins
tered the acid is in a state OF collapse
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

COR sALE-Farm of 81 acres. 3 miles from
L Bennington on state road TO North adams.
Trolley cars stop at door. New 2-story house
with ell. 10 rooms. Eight rot cellar under all.
Broad pl, va, large barn. stable, hog house,
on shed. henh0use, etc lOU,0O0 1T. pine, oak
and bass wood timber on place. Farm cuts 10
tons of good bay. Two never falling Strings.
Price only $3.50. FraGk l.. Potter, il. f. D. }
Bennington, Vt. S2tA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
WIFE CHECK sIeNEa NO FoRcsR
Judge Decides She Can White Hus.
bands Names and Crsw Money


Denver, Jan. 5.--A wife who signs
her husbands name to checks on a
bank in which he has money deposit
ed is not fcrger. Judge George W.
Allen decided yesterday in the Dis
trict Court.
Mrs. Ada Wright plaintiff in a di.
Vorce suit against p. Carlson Wright.
a business man. was arrested after
she signed her husbands name to
two checks. She told the court that
her children were in need and that
her husband had failed to provide for
them.
The Judge said that she not only
was within the law but that her act
was proper. The case against her
was dismissed and Wright was or.
dered to make good the checks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

For sALE-Fine grass and dairy farm OF
201 ceres 2 mi es out ana ten minutes walk
from trolley line; 80 acres OF tillable and mead
Ow land. balance pasture and wood land. con
siderable pine and hemlock and cord wood
en- ugh to pay for farm; very good li-room
hou.e In good repair; barn 3Ox40, barn 3lxs0
with basement. good horse barn. wag m hou.e,
hen huu G. hog house, etc water n BARNARD.
also at house and in pasture; stock and rools
will be sold witch farm If desired. Price 5000.
Nash & Hutchins. 9ctf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
A Common Cold

II neglected Is often the begin
ming Of serious lung troubles. Do
not wait until pneumonia develops.
or consumption becomes seasted.
Get a bottle OF Downs Elixir now.
Sold everywhere
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
An Incentive

Mrs. Crawford-I thought you said
Won weren't going to. the sewing cir
sle? Mrs. Crabshaw-But.m my dear. l
didn't know then about the things You
have told me.-ludge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
vermont unsettled and warmer To-
night and Tuesday. Probably snow
north. snow OF rain south portion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

To break in" new pen point quick
~ dip it la Ink and hold tin the flame
Of lighted match for a second. Wipe
and dry with a cloth and then il will
hold ink as well as one much older
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
CLOSE BASKETBALL GAME
Reliance Five of PittsfieId Wins
over Bennington 81 to %.

The Reliance basketball team of
Pittsfeld made successful invasion
of Bennington Saturday evening pin
ming a defeat TO the Y NJ. G. A. team
by score of 81 to 20. The contest
was staged before crowd of rs
basketball enthusiasts.
The close score and the stubborn
style OF game of both teams made
the exhibition an unusually interest
ing one from the standpoint of the
spectators. First one five was ahead
and then the othec, the first half
ended 10 TO 10 In favor the visitors
The second half found the Y NJ c. A.
team displaying Il burst of speed,
forging ahead and holding the lead
until near the end of the game when
the Rellances showed the better
staying power. The final score re-
manned Reliance 81, Y NJ. c. A. 2s.
The llne-nps.
Reliances Y. NJ. c. a.
Collins. RI, re-, Allen
Lundergan, IT,. lg., Hart, Burt
Gardner, c., G., Reid
Corey, re-, IT,, Buss
Garvin. lg., RI, jenny
Score. Reliances 81, Y. NJ. c. A. 2S.
Baskets from floor Collins s, Lumber
gan 8, Gardner Corey l. Garyin 2,
Jenny l, Buss B. Reid s. Free tries
Lundergan !, Buss 1. Reid 3. Ref
cree Deney. Umpire Hitchcock.
In a preliminary game the Inter-
mediates defeated the Juniors in a
well played game by score Of 6 to 8
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

LcOR SALE--GoOd S-room house, located on
Il one r the best streets in city Slate roof
water and sewer connections, toilet in h ,use,
good combination wood shed. Price eiSs5.
Nash & Hutchins. 90tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

EfOR sALE-An upright mahogany piano In
Il fine condition, slv5. This piano has been
used only four months. Address p. o. box sii
Remington, VT. Sst6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
Cruel

Il wish you many happy returns"
wrote an editor TO a poet who had
sent him a poem entitled MY Birth
dav."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
MISCELLANEOUS

tAELL DRIILING-Suburbzn water supp
w " ~ tens. Plumbing. heating. Lighting.
ftc. Stewart Bros. Suburban Specialists.
Schenectady. y. Y Telephone connection.
No rock too hard for ne 10 drlll. Machine now
working In vicinity. o5te4'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

ENOR SALE rtere ls one way to buy a sec.
4 ond hand automobile, and be sure of get
ting II re liable car that Will be good llne for
the money you pay for 1t, Buy Ford at The
Bennington Garage. 93tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

FOR SALE-Ideal home, about l Ia acres
good and, free from stone; thoroughly
well built house; rooms: nne piazz front and
rear; Y Cd barn lSx2f with shed a taehed: never
falling well cistern; fine variety OF fruit
and bcrri, 5: this pr ,nerty IS locate cd one rn'ie
from troleys and North Benaington Station.
Price 1900. Nash aud Hutch g. Shf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

l. stake rack suitable for farm work and inh
first class condition, cheap. IL. Is. Merrill.
9lt6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

A mao Of courage Is also full Of
faith Cicero.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
--7-l-'7@|7~'7--~7"'@-7777'77'7777'7
rCS 5ALE

v7OR SALE Pigs to 10 we aka old. $3.50 Der
pair. Apply The Orchards Termination.
Tel ia 9ltGt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

For sALE-Forty horses Just arrived with
i es, dix pair draft horses. pair roaus =
pair blacks, 2 pair bay aud brown; 2si0 To 1900;
all veil mated. broke and sound; ages 10 Z.
Three pair dark grays, blacks and bays. $3.50
10 275O Several single ones. iiC0 10 1860 A
lew seconds We will have load every two
weeks and you can lind the be st horses sbipp ID
into the east here az any tine. Ali horses
warranted. GuiIford & Word Horse Co., t.s.
Wood, Pop. shelburne Falls, Mass. sotls
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
TO RENT

ITO RENT-The L. ID. II nuetl house, 40
Main street will be ready TO ent, furnish-
ed or uafurnished, Feb |. Inquire of l.. Q.
Bennett, County Court House. 9it6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

To RENT-onoe. Inquire at 300 south
Il street 9,t2'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26
WANTED

WANTED Salesman; travelling: salary and
w expenses or comm ssion; must lie active.
ambitious. erergetie; splendid opportunity
former exrerieuce not essential. LANDMARK
Cigar CO.. Denv 4. Pa. IL
WANTED LAZY ho urders aud roomars n
w once. Call at co. County street
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

ErOR sALE--six working horses. one driving
4 horse and 20 tons of hay. Apply John
scarey, No. Bennington. 7St2i
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-26

ITO RENT-Desiribie store in "Ihe Colum-
Il ban" corner river ard Depot Streets
Geo. NJ. Hawks. z3i South Street. Phone 2l5-i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
Two of Kaiser's Armies of 100000 Men
Each Invade France and Belgium and
Losses on Both Sides Are Fleavy---Bel-
gians Offering Stubborn Resistance.
Liege objective Point.
Persistent Reports
OF Sea Engagement

Begium-Cne hundred thousand German crossed
Belgian border three points and began concerted attack
Lege the chief strategic point in Belgium for an advance
France from that quarter They burned Ese and Arg
two villages Lege their way, and are reported
killed those of the population which resisted them
The Bgans resisted their attack and reported IN u
sells dispatches to have checked them at Spa the watering place
INJECTING heavy losses AT Spa according to the reports the
Begians blew up anored train laden with German troops
and opened the dsorganzed invaders with artillery
The Begans destroying bridges ahead Of the Germans
who crossing pontoons French army has joined
the Reglans at Journal and reports from London lne al
a British army will join the allies. 1900
Germany German armies each estimated about louWo
men are invading France and Belgium. The main attack
on France being conducted present through the be
Toul and Epna, and constant fighting has been IN
progress all along this part the frontier for the past twelve
hours The loss on both sides is heavy The attack
on Belgium Iege for its objective point The Germans
entered Belgium at three points and converged toward Leg
meeting stubborn resistance The invaders reported
to have been repulsed IN an attack on e ana the los
there action against the enemy me German meet
is said be KEEL waiting for attack German troops
are reported have repulsed attack of Russian cavalry
near Soldau. the eastern frontier.
Great Britain Nounteers have been called tor ny the n
sh army, and is believed that expedtlonay force : TO
be sent into Belgium The main German and British fleets
lines steamer Koengen Luise. which had been fitted
mine layer Reports received in London from Hull tell Of heavy
and German fleets are in action Parliament will be asked
today for an additional s5oo,ooo,ooo in credits
France-The French office reports that French rifle
men have repused body of German cavalry At VillerLa
Montague in the department OF Meurthe h Mosele and
another body cavalry Morfonaine in the depart
men Dispatches received in Paris Indicate that the French
than holding their the constant lighting winch
is going on along her border French ships in the
Mediterranean sunk the small German cruiser Panther
and have captured the great German battle cruiser oeben
Of the most formidable ships in the kasers fleet and the
Breslau light fast modern Reports last night in
London announced that the French fleets had captured third
German cruiser, but did not give her name.
Germany served formal notification upon Italy that
she had been attacked by and Great Britain and calling
upon Italy live the terms of the treaty between them
The Italian ministry considering the notification but i is
reported that this member of the triple alliance will seek
continue her policy of neutrality.
Hoand-Germany has invaded Holland at Ejsden. and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
Wife of President Gravely Ill,
Deep Concern Felt Over
Condition
Entire Capital Is
Plunged In Gloom
Though Injury Sustained Last
February Was Not Thought
Serious Present Condition
Results anily at Bedside

Washington. Aug. 5.--ATrs. woodrow
Wilson, wife OF the president, is grave
ly ill. and tonight the deepest con-
Germ is felt over her condition All the
members OF the family have been sum
rroned TO the White House, and the
president. upon whom this great ankle
~ has fallen at "a time when ne ls
carrying many other heavy burdens.
is in almost constant attendance at
the bedside II IS admitted at the
" Kite House that crisis has been
reached I'm Mrs, wilson's condition. aud
that signs Of Improvement must come
quickly She was unconscious part o.
the DAY. bat rallied somewhat this
evening.
An Illness brought on BY TALL which
Mrs. Wilson had IN the White House
last February has been continually
aggravated ny nervousness and other
complications until IeEw Mrs. Wilson s
strength SIS at low ebb. Her condition
Continued From Second Page.}
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
Delegates to Lynchburg Dis
trict Conference Enthusi-
astic In Advocacy of Cause
Conference Adopts
Strong Resolutions
Expresses Unfaltering Support
Of the Anti-Saloon League
and Its Leaders

Spout Springs, Va. Aug. 5.-The
Lynchburg district conference OF the
Methodist church, South, in session
here today. was given over almost en-
tlrely TO the interest Of tbs Statewide
campaign What was stated by many
70 be the. largest attendance at any
district conference in Virginia III
many years. filled the large grove
surrounding the Salem church, where
tho conference was in session. and
manifested much interest in the pro-
ceedings OF the day
Delegates were IN attendance from
Charlotte, Appomatox, Campbell.
Halifax and Bedford counties. and
authentic reports frnr- eli Of these in
dicated overwhelm ng dry sentiment
throughout the territory Of the dis
tF.ct.
1t was reported that thu Local Self
Government league Is flooding the ter
ritory with literature. but that the
farmers thoroughly understand this
20 be the work of the liquor traffic
Continued on second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06

Washington, Aug. 5.-The federal
trade commission b2lI. the first of the
three anti-tru-st bills TO be considered
by the senate, was passed this even
ing by vote OF So to l6.
The only Independent amendment
added today was one by Senator Sauls-
bury, OF Delaware. providing that cor
poIatIons having capitalization OF So
900, 900 should maintain an agent in
Washington to accept service, Senator
Pomerene had two small amendments
accepted by the senate without ques-
ton. ono to: permit complainant In II
proceeding before tho trade cornmis-
sion to appear by attorney and the
. other requiring that record OF pro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
Those Stranded Will Not Have
To Await Arrival Of War
ship With Gold
Cruiser | ennessee
Will Sail 7 oday
Two Million and Half Appro-
priation to Meet Crisis-F ull
Amount to Be Carried by
Cruiser Secret

Washington. Aug. 5.--Secretary OF
the Treasury McAdoo announced to-
night that arrang enents HAD been
made Tor putting $500. COO immediate
~ - the disposal Of Am ssador Page
In London 10 be used in relieving
stranded Americans Tho secretary
believed this announcement was OF
the utmost Importance, in that II
would enable the ambassador 10 pro-
coed in the relief work on q fairly
large scale without waiting ten days
or more FOR the arrival OF the cruiser
Tepressee with her millions of gov
eminent and other gold. MIR. AcAGou
At the same time issued a statement
setting forth details OF the plan APP
proved by the president this afternoon
i1r getting funds 10 our nationals in
Europe
AT 4 conference attended by sesre-
tary NcAdoo, Secretary Bryan, SeCre-
tary Garrison and other members OF
the committee which has been put In
charge Of the relief work BY President
Wilson. It was decided to abandon
the plan of receiving deposits OF
money at the state department from
friends Of Americans who are with
oat funds abroad.
A substitute plan was agreed upon
which permits the deposits OF funds
"A the treasury and subtreasuries u
he drawn against by parties n Europe
where the funds 20 be transported on
the Tennessee VIII be available.
Preserve some secrecy.
Mr. McAdoo announced that pay
ment to Americans abroad on these
deposits would be made as quickly
as kilograms could be sent our am
hassadors and other representatives.
later whom the crisis has passed. he
said the depositors Of funds with tbs
government may be reimbursed out O,
what remains Of the So 500, 600 APP
preparation made by congress yester-
day
Officials refused to make public the
fun sum OF gold to be carried on the
Tennessee, 1t is recognized that deli-
cate questions may yet arise about the
TennesSee's expedition. due 10 a con-
stguetion by some OF the helligerent
powers that her gold cargo IS contra
band and officials desire that the pub
Lefty be avoided as TO the amour,
she carries The Tennessee will he
followed in few days by her sister
ship, the North Carolina, now at Bos-
ton. which will aid IN the distribution
of the gold
The $500 600 placed at Ambassador
Pages disposal this evening was ar
ranged for by the Bankers Trust COM
pany OF New York. through its Lon
don agency. Vice President F. r.
Kent, OF this corporation. is In Lon
don and superintendent the transfer
of the sum TO the American embassy.
Secretary McAdoo. in his statement
Gesignates the treasury department al
Washington and the subtreasurles al
San Francisco. Chicago. New Orleans
baltimore, Boston. 81. Louis. New
CONTINUED on Second Pagel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
RELIEF SHIP WILL
SAIL THIS MORNING

ders The subtreasury gold will be
sent aboard at the last moment, and
the army officers are already In New
FORK. She is expected To sail some
time tomorrow morning.
The Tennessee Will make port to
port visit to ENGLAND, France, Ger
many. Holland and Belgium, accord
ing to the present plan. relieving
Americans wherever, necessary. Cap
tain Decker did not know tonight
what lis destination would be. Final
orders would come tomorrow morn
ing. he said. and without dsrbt some
one on board would have authority
over the Tennessee's movements in
Europe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06

Erroneous Report.
London. Aug. 5.--T'he Daily Tefe-
craps learns that the Pathfinder could
not have been engaged in battle as re-
ported, az she is engaged In target
practice elsewhere.
VIII Flood Country.
Amsterdam. Aug a.--NotsviShstandfn
Germauy's -sawea Intention OF ob~erv-
Ing putch neutrality. the government
is preparing to meet n German invasion.
Orders have been given TO prepare to
food the country.
Dutch Troops Reviewed.
The Hague. AuS- s.--aueen Which,
NINA. with the price cousors and the
Princess JutiaBn, watched the Dutch
troops march past the palace yesterday.
Immense crowds gathered la front of
the palace cheering Enthusiastically.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06
Temperance Posters Torn Down

Temperance Posters Torn Down
Petersbure. va. August 5-~Corn-
r3aint is be}n@ made ~ the Wouren's
Christian Temperance union Of tenn
pevanca posters in the city being torn
ana distlrured b some unknown
parties ana notice has been served
that all such offenders will be prose
eated
II Is believed that the work or de-
facing The posters has been done by
children with no malicious intent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06

New York, Aug. 5.-The cruiser
Tennessee. which will take United
States gold for the relief of Ameri-
cans in Europe. was lying off Tomp-
kinsville. S. l.. tonight waiting for the
gold from the subtreasury here. and
for the army officers from Washing
ton. She is ready for the trip, but
up to a late hour tonight Captain b.
G. Decker had received no sailing or
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06

POPULAR MOUNTAIN EXCURSION.
Southern Railway. Aug. II. to Ashe-
vile and Western North Carolina; ID
lay limit. - round trip. Inquire s07
1901 Main street Madison 171.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-06

Mr. D NJ Gannaway
President Organized Farmers of Virginia,
Richmond va.
Ny
carefully letter of
Trade Richmond which preamble resolutions of said Tobacco Trade
Richmond printed
Using number of the the State by the advocates OF the liquor
traffic
As understand the basis for the resolutions requesting to IN
the the tobacco
the preamble and resolutions Tobacco Trade Richmond
the preamble which resolutions declared
Whereas evident leading the fight
prohibition begun fight against
prohibition leaders indicate
that should prohibition adopted in Virginia that will be followed by
prohibit the sale Of tobacco in Virginia
You will that particle OF proof offered support OF the
declarations this preamble and fact
soute false The intimately associated with the prohibition
of Virginia and absolutely false that
the Statewide prohibition
Virginia have tobacco its and sale and is a
should poi
followed attempt
lbt the and sale of tobacco in Virginia.
What did the Richmond Tobacco Trade offer support the
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