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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
CHAuTAUQUA IN 1915
Not a Sufficient Number of Guaran-
tors Yet Secured

To the Chautauqua 1915 guarantors;
Pursuant to notice in Mondays
Banner, a meeting of the guarantors
Of the 1915 Chautauqua was held at
the Office OF Holden G. Healy Tues
day, Sept 18th, o'clock p. m. There
were present, Rev. Thornton f. Tur-
ner and Messrs. s. Everett Harwood,
Lester II. Nichols and Philip T. Ii.
Pierson With such a small repre-
sentation present, II was deemed
wise not to take any action that was
final An informal vote was taken.
to the effect that no contract be
made for next years Chautauqua,
with the understanding that. should
any Of the guarantors not present at
this meeting desire to do so, they
may call a meeting and reconsider
the action Of the few.
The contract already has the
names of thirty-eight guarantors out
OF necessary fifty. The difficulty of
securing the other twelve ought to
be taken into consideration by those
who still think the Chautauqua
should come 10 Bennington next year.
There has been some trouble In Sc
curing names foc next years con
tract, due chiefly to the fact that a
good many citizens did not like the
way last years Chautauqua was con-
Quoted; some believed the education
al feature was not pronounced
enough; others that the Chautanqua
ought to be willing to come the sec
ond season without such large guar
antee and still others who think no
guarantee ought to be required.
IL is now up to the thirty-tour guar
antors to either concur with the SEN
timent OF yesterdays meeting, or call
another meeting and reconsider the
action (informaD already taken.
If the Chautauqua is good thing
for Bennington, 1t ought not to be un-
reasonable to expect fifty guarantors
and the sale of enough season tickets
TO secure from loss everyone of the
signers.
Prof f. II. Perry has been written
to the effect that, if he hears moth
ing to the contrary in 80 days. the
contract will not be entered into.
z. T. II. p.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
HOLDS RECEPTION
ON He R oath
ANNIVERSARY
Mrs. Melissa Bates Entertains
Friends Today
IS STRONG AND VIGOROUS
Notwithstanding Her Advanced Age
5ennlngton's Oldest Resident He-
tslns Every Faculty

Mrs. Melissa Scribner Roberts
Bates, Bennington Oldest resident,
observed her oath birthday anniyor.
sary today In accordance with the
custom she has maintained for 4
number of years she gave a dinner
and reception this afternoon at the
home OF her son. Judge Edward L.
Bates, to a numDc. OF the older wo-
men residents Of the village.
The weather today was exception
ally favorable for gathering Of
aged people, and, while there were
regrets because advancing years had
precluded the presence of some who
had been present on previous occa-
sions and because of the absence of
others who have crossed the Great
Divide. the occasion was thorough
ly enjoyable one for every guest.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
WAR SUM MARY
Brief Facts Condensed in Dispatches
of Morning Papers

Brief Facts Condensed in Dispatches
OF Morning Papers
The Russians claim to have driven
the Germans into a trap between the
rivers San and Vistula.
The Servians and Montenegrins
have Joined forces and are marching
against Austria.
Considerable activity among the
British and German forces through
out Africa is reported.
The French war department an
nounces that there is no truth in the
report that the Germans are bonn
harding Verdun
Gen yon Klucks army has made a
stand north of the river Aisne. The
armies under Won Buelow and Wurt.
temhurg stretch along the river to the
hills behind Rheims.
The allies have reoccupied Rheims,
but nothing is said of the neighboI-
ing fortresses.
A dispatch from Petrograd places
the Austrian losses in Galcia at 500.
GOO.
United States signed peace treaties
with Great Britain. France, China and
Spain.
According TO London adyices the
Russians continue their successes in
Galicia and Poland.
According to statement issued by
the Servian legation at London there
are 10000 Servian troops in Hun
gary.
Reports from Vienna indicate that
the people are beginning to realize
the gravity of the situation and are
much depressed.
\ report from budapest says there
are 10000 wounded men in Vienna.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
WILSON ORDERED
AMERICAN ARMY
OUT OF MEXICO
Move Made Following Carran-
za's Decision To Quit
WILL RUN FOR PRESIDENT
Troops Will Return to United States
as Soon as Transports Reach
Vera Cruz.

Washington, Sept. l5.--Formal
announcement was made at the
White House this evening that the
United States troops at Vera Cruz
would be withdrawn, thus restoring
that city and port to the Mexican
Government. Some of the vessels or
the fleet will be left in Mexican wat
ors for the time being. The matter
of withdrawing United States troops
from the Mexican border has not yet
received consideration.
The Presidents decision to return
Vera Cruz to Mexican control fol-
lowed assurances given by Gen. Car
rama. First Chief of the Constitu.
tionalist movement and the present
head of the Executive authority at
Mexico City, that he would surrender
control Of Governmental affairs in
favor OF a Provisional President. The
American Administration. In accord
ance with proposals made to Gen.
Carranza recently will recognize the
new Provisional Government. The
arrangement effected with Gen. Car.
rama will enable him to be can.
didate for President in the general
elections to be held soon.
1t was not until today that Presi.
dent Wilson finally determined 10
withdraw the American troops from
Vera Cruz--about 1000 regulars and
1920 marines. Several weeks will be
required TO carry into effect the with.
drawal. orders for which the Presi
dent tonight caused Secretary of
War Garrison to cable to Gen. Fred
erick Funston at Vera Cruz.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
Observation-Disclosures
Well.known Couple Married at $50
This Afternoon


This Afternoon
Miss Florence Carrier Hathaway.
daughter of Mrs. Mary s. Hathaway,
and William Samuel Doynton. were
quietly married at the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. Mary S. Hstha.
way this afternoon at 100 o'clock.
Rev. George S. Mills. pastor OF the
Second Congregational church official
ed. assisted by Rev. George a. Avery
of Mount Vernon. cousin of the
bridegroom. Only relatives OF the
couple were present The double ring
service was used.
The ceremony was performed un.
der a bower OF ferns. asters and Gle
mats in one corner OF the front room
of the house Tho color scheme used
in the house decorations was pink
and white.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Ar
wing French OF Orange. Macs, a sis
ter of the bride. and Miss Grace Hath
away. niece OF the bride acted "a
ring bearer. The bride was given in
marriage by Albert S. Hathaway OF
North Bennington, her brother. Lo-
hengrins wedding march was used.
Miss Mildred Hathaway, niece OF the
bride. officiating at the piano. Tho
bride wore travelling suit OF blue
with n hat 10 match.
The couple arc both well-known in
the community and have a host of
friends as is. shown by their many
gifts Of silver. cut glass. hand paint.
cd china ware and linen The bride.
whose father was the late T. Spencer
Hathaway. has during the past IL
years been employed as bookkeeper
and stenographet in the Office OF Ilar-
rison l. Norton. For several years
she taught music. having graduated
from the Boston Conservatory of mus
&c shortly after finishing her studies
at the Bennington high school. She
is secretary and pianist Of the Sec
ond Congregational church and the
bridegroom is treasurer OF the sun.
day school The members Of the sun
day school presented the couple with
a set Of silverware.
The bridegroom is employed as
bOOkkeeper in the First National
bank. lie is a native OF Coventry. VI
For some time he has been a member
OF the Second Congregational church
choir
the couple left ON a wedding trip
10 Boston and upon their return will
reside al the Andrews home on I'm.
perial avenue which was recently pur-
chased By Mr.. Boynton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
CURTIS WINS IN MAINE
Democratic Candidate Has a Lead of
More Than 5000

Unofficial returns for governor from
Mondays state election in Maine. GOV
ering all but a few small towns. give
Oakley {. Curtis, democratic mayor
CT Portland, a lead of $500 over Gov.
William 7. Haines. his republican OPP
ponent. The standing was 5s,479 for
Haines, 1882 for Curtis and 1880
for Halbert F. Gardner, the progress.
sivo candidate.
Complete unofficial returns for the
state Legislature show that the repub
llcans will have a majority OF three IN
the Senate and the democ ats ma
jority OF five in the lower branch, and
two on a joint ballot. According to
these returns. the Senate will consist
of IL republicans and IL democrats
and the House OF 81 republicans, rs
democrats. five progresslves and one
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
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 2 D.
m. to act on the following PROPOSE
lions.
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 DO held Tuesday, November
Sd, 1914.
Second, to elect county commit.
tee for tho 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, 1914-09-16
TWENTY.sEvEN DROWNED

When Train Rolled Into Creek Near
Lebanon. Mo.
Springfield, Mo-. Sept l5.-Twcnty.
seven persons were drowned today
when St. Louis and San Francisco
westbound passenger train plunged
into cloudburst two miles west of
Lebanon, Mo, and two passenger cars
toppled into deep gulley swollen
with water
Eighteen persons were injured. but
none of them was hurt seriously.
Ninety-nine persons. including the
train crew, were on the train.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
MANCHESTER FAIR
Many Special Exhlbits-Good Racing
Today and Tomorrow

Today and Tomorrow
Manchester Center. Sept iG-The
annual fair OF the Dattenkill Valley
Industrial society opened yesterday
and the day was occupied In receiV.
ing and placing exhibits and fixing up
the midway. Among the more in
teresting agricultural features are
tho Grange exhibits in special
large tent. The Oranges OF the coun-
~ compete here in large exhibits Of
VI vegetable. grain and fruit products.
The Agricultural College OF the Uni
We sity of Vermont has an interesting
agricultural exhibit. largely instIuc-
tive in nature. placed in the front
part Of the large rest tent which is
conducted by the Bennington County
Vermont Improvement Association.
The races tomorrow are the 2.30
trOt or pace: the PA trot. the 2.2O
Pace. 2.l6 rot. Bennington horses
entered are c. Z. Shows Baby s. aud
Our Lady. II. f. Burgess Sister Bar
bara: and J. c. Scott's Sunlight.
Other horses from the county in
clude kocian. owned by Wesley Per
~ OF East Dorset. Major St Clair
from the Lawrence Stock Farm at
Sunderland and Jaska Weed owned
by Bernice II. Weed Of Pawlet. We'd
nesday morning the Manchester
Athletics and the East Arlington
baseball mines viii settle their tie.
each team having won two games
from the other during the season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
Capacity Forgive Be Unable To Forgive An Injustice To Be
FRANco-sERvIAN MESSAGES
Premiers Exchange Congratulations
on Victories

Bordeaux, Sept. 15.-Telegrams
which had been exchanged between
the Premims of Servia and France,
congratulating each other on the VIC
tories gained, were read today at a
Cabinet council presided over by
President Poincare.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
BEAT AusrRIANs IN BOSNIA
Montenegrins Join Servians IN Fight.
ing-Austrian Casualties 1000

Rome. Sept. ia dispatch from
san Giovanni. Albania. says the Mon
tenegrin troops have joined the Ser
vians and that. with the Servians,
the Montenegrins. fighting under Ser
Wan Generals, headed by Nukotich.
have repulsed the Austrians all along
the Bosnian frontier.
There was lighting Saturday, sun
day. and Monday" the dispatch con-
tlRues. "and the Servians are now
pursuing the enemy. The Austrian
casualties amounted to 1000. Seven
hundred men we're taken prisoners
aud another 500 men Of Slav nationali
~. including several officers. deserted
the Austrians. and. with their arms
and ammunition, joined the Servi-
ans.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
WILL HEAR sELeIANs TO-DAY
Statement from the President Ex-
pected After Their Visit

New York, Sept 16.-The members
of the Belgian commission of which
Henri Canyon di Wharf. the Belgian
Minister Of Justice, is Chairman, left
for Washington yesterday afternoon.
The members of the commission will
be received at the White House at
2.30 o'clock this afternoon by Presi-
dent Wilson, and will lay before him
the Belgian Governments evidence
OF brutalities alleged to have been
committed in that country by the in-
vading armies Of Germany.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

FOR sALE-Two story, eleven room house
In first class condition. bath; hot aud cold
water. hot water heat; electric lights, gas, 20
of an acre of land. new barn wi6h Easement.
slate roof. large new ben house, nice laryc
lawn with shade, ehrubhery and fruit; five min
& Hutchius. e0tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
SAVING cERmANv's FOOD
Potato Meal Being Used in the Max.
ing OF Bread

ing OF Bread
London, Sept ia dispatch TO
The Daily News from Rotterdam says
that the German Minister of Agrlcul-
ture has issued a circular stating that
the cereal crop is not so good as ex-
pected, ordering the manufacture Of
alcohol cut down 40 per cent and
urging that farmers conserve the
food supply by drying potatoes on
large scale.
Instructions are being given in the
country districts as to the use of po-
tatoe meal TO make bread.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
MAY EXCHANGE PRISONERS
British Negotiations with Germany
Aided by This Government

Aided by This Government
London Sept DEMONSTRATIONS are
now actively under way looking to
the exchange OF particulars relating
TO prisoners in the war between Eng
land and Germany and eventually TO
to the exchange OF the prisopers
themselves.
Through its embassies, legations
and consulates here and on the Con
tinent the United States Government
is bending every effort 10 expedite
and facilitate arrangements which
will permit Britons in Germany and
Germans in England TO communi.
cate with their families and friends
from the concentration camps where
they are confined.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
REFORMING LINES
BEHIND GER MAN
ENTERTAINMENTS
Rear Guard Is Holding Back
French and British
ARMIES IN CLOSE CONTACT
French Deny That Army Of Crown
Prince Has 5ombsrded City OF
Verdun

Paris, Sept 16.--It is reported here
that the Kaiser has gone into East
Prussia to oversee the operations of
his troops in that province.
The war office states that the Ger.
mans are making strenuous efforts TO
reform their lines with the support
of their entrenched rear guard
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
"THE GIRL OF MY DREAMS
Musical Comedy at the Opera House
This Evening

The management announces tho
coming of the biz musical play. The
Girl of My Dreams" to the Benning.
ton opera house tonight The librct-
to is the work of Wilbur ID. Nesbit OF
the Chicago Evening Post The
lyrics are by Otto Hauorbach and the
music by Karl Hoschna. who com
posed Three Twins, Bright Eyes,
Madame Sherry" and Doctor De
Luxe.
The production is in two acts.
with an unusually strong cast. biz
chorus and the original DE Luxe Pony
Ballet.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

nor sALE-1 lie acres, splendid for poul-
4 try; room house In best of repair barn
and carriage house. poultry house, good var
iety fruit, dne spring on place and cstern In
house, located Just out OF village OF North
Bennington, trolley line at door. Special price
OF 81, zoo IL sold before Oct LIST. Nash Hutch
M. S2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
TRYING TO FORCE
ITALY INTO THE
GREAT WAR
Strong Pressure Being Brought
Upon the Government
MANY MEETINGS OF CABINET
II Nation Absndons Neutral Position
Il viii BE to Side With
Allies

Rome. Sept. 1e.--Severe pressure is
being brought upon the Italian gov
eminent TO abandon its position of
neutrality. Frequent and long meet
ings of the cabinet are being held
and the people are anxious
According to the best consensus OF
opinion, Italy, if the country is even
tually drawn into the war, will take
the side of the allies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
POMONA GRANGE QUARTERLY
To Be Hold at Stamford Wednesday.
September %

The Southern Vermont Pomona
Grange will hold its regular quarter
~ session at Stamford on Wednesday.
Sept %. Ebert Brigham. State Com
missioner Of Agriculture will give an
address during the afternoon session.
There win be music OF a high order
and readings State Master Cady L.
expected TO be present II possible.
the program in fun will appear later.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont. fair tonight, Thursday in
crease in cloudiness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

FOR s NLE-A mercantile property on Main
street, well rented. ON a ~ per cent basis.
An unusual opportunity. Apply TO Edward j.
Hall. 90t6f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

EOR SALE-Our demonstrating car IL sold.
Il We have ore new Ford touring car yet
upsOld from the six which arrived last week.
There Is 40 better bargain 10 be had than q
new Ford. Bennington Garage, Ford Dealers
G7tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

FOR SALES Rose comb brown leghorns,
yearllng hens, Kulps strain of layers
Price Jipnt for quality OF stock. John Hunt
ington, North Bennington, Tel. 1885. site
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
BRIG. GEN. FlNrtAV KILLED
Commander First Division Royal Ar
tillery Has Queens Medal

London, Sept. i5.-Brig. Gen. Neil
Douglass Findlay ROYAL Artillery
has been killed in action. according
to the official announcement made to
night
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

EOR SALE-At the home OF H. s. Bingham
i Hillsde ST., household goods consisting OF
pisono. book CAGES dinnipg room furniture,
china glass ware. stove etc. Sale opens Wedne
day Sept. 10. eSt6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

FOR sALE-A tenement property in the
l. heat OF the village, well rented. at a 1g-
ure that will pay 10 per cent. Apply to Ed
ward J. Hall. y0tUf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

Berlin, Sept. 16.--The war Office
announces today that the city OF
Liege has been abandoned.
Reports of French victories are
denied. The Russians in East Prus-
STA are reported TO have been driven
back with severe losses.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

Paris, Sept 10, 1l.16 p M.--The OF.
fetal communication issued by the
French War Office tonight gives no
details from the battle line. except to
say that the allied armies are in close
contact with the Germans everywhere
and that tho forward movement con.
tinues between the Meuse and the Tor
est of Argonne. twhere Crown Prince
Williams army is located.)
ION our left wing our armies are in
close contact with the enemy on the
whole front, from the heights north
of the River Aisno west and south OF
Rheims.
ION the centre our forward move
ment between the Argonne district
and the Mouse continues.
1T Is absolutely untrue that the
army of the Crown Prince is besieg-
ing and bombarding verdun, as has
been published time and again by the
official Wolff Agency. This city has
never been attacked Only the fort
of Tfoyon. which is not a part of the
defenscs of Verdun, but protects the
heights OF the Mouse. has been bonn
barded on several occasions.
ut is known that the violent at
lacks OF which 1t has been the object
have not succeeded and that since yes
terday It has been relieved
There is nothing to report concern
ing our right wing
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

London. Sept. 16.--lt is reported
that the British troops from India
have reached France by way of tho
Suez canal.
No official information is given out
relative to the reported naval engage
ment In the Baltic sea.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

DOR SALE Horses. buggies. harness and
l. carriages. Feed, sale aud livery stable.
N. d leone River st. 829-W. sat%+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

FOR SALE-Two gasoline engines In fine con
ditlon. One h. .. twin.,ylinder and one
2 l-esingle cylinder engine. VIII sell cheap.
Norman W. Edgerton, Mccall st. cote
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

ROR SALE-New York state road house near
\ trolley and rail- road. License $50, also
inc. VI. For terms address Ed Rel, Hampton.
NY. JJts+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

Antwerp. Sept. l6.--Fresh German
troops have been hurried into Bel.
GUM during the past % hours. The
German garrison has been strength
ened and there is evidence that Ger
many is seeking to protect its line of
communication.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

ROR sALE-House, barn and shop and near
4 " acre or land on the east road In Pownal
House has six rooms and 10 good repair. Also
about seven acres OF land near by. Price of
entire property 1895. Address Fred C. Brow1.
Administrator, Bennington. II. L. ID. 2. T2t2s'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

ESOR sAIE-A splendid village property
- consisting OF modern nine room house
with bath. hot and cold water. good barn with
slated roof, hen house l2x25 slated. lot Dxy4O,
there has been over s5Q0 laid out on this prop
crty this year. and II IL In the best OF repair.
location very desirable. Price E,5OO. Nash
.n,t uu,chins 49tr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

EOR SALE-The heirs to the Gov. Tiehenor
- property. SO called. have consented TO let
ne sell the same at reduced price for quick
sale. This property is centrally located on
Mt. Anthony St. In Old Bennington; has abcu,
two acres Of lawns and gardens with beautiful
shade and shrnbbery and number OF apple
pear and plum trees; II room house. wo1d fhed
siIndry, bath room; good barn. This Is called
one of the best properties in Old Bennington.
Price $40 900. Nash & Hutchins. 6stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

ROR sALE-The Park Homestead on Pleas
4 ant street, the books and furniture there
I'm. Prices on contents greatly reduced. Ap
ply Edward !. Hall. 57t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

Tor sALE-Two 1914 Buick automobiles IA
Il first GLASS condition 10 be sold 10 make
room for the 1910 cars. The Bucks will lie
aold at greatly reduced figures. Now Is the
time 10 get good car for little money. Ideal
Garage. W. 4. Connors. lrop. i3tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-16

RIO RENT-After oct. ist.. room iene-
ment. 81 Grand View St. electric iehfs-
hath room. gas connections. Apply Mrs.
Henrtetta B. Adams. I a Grand View 81. NOR
ming or evening or Mash 4 Hutchins. sftf
TO RENT-Four room tenement. suitable
n for two people. on North street. Apply
Clarence Chandler. Tel S12-li ST