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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
POPULATION OF VERMONT
English and Celtic Predominant in
Foreign White Stock

Washington. April 26.-The Eng
lish and Celtic Gncluding Irish,
Scotch, or Welsh was the largest
group among the 124916 persons of
foreign white stock in Vermont in
1910, who represented 35 per cent of
the total white population of that
state according to the mother-tongue
bulletin which was issued recently
by Director William j. Harris, of the
bureau of the census, department of
commerce. BY mother-tongue is
meant the native language or that
spoken before immigration, and the
report covers all white persons of
foreign stock, including the foreign
bo.n and also the native, one or both
of whose parents were foreign born.
The total foreign white stock
whose mother tongue was English
and Celtic (including Irish, Scotch,
or Welsh was 62,919. This number
represented Is per cent of the total
white population of Vermont which
was 354,29S. The French group
humble ed 41,715, or II per cent; and
the Italians, 1880, or per cent. The
number of persons in Vermont of for
eign white stock reporting other
principal mother tongues were: Pc
lish, 1854; German, 1865; Swedish,
2541; and Yiddish and Hebrew, 1441.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
BENNINGTON BOYS
TO DEFEND FLAG
IF NECESSARY
Scene OF Enthusiasm at Recruit
ting station
MANY SIG mUsTsR ROLL
Nearly Hail Enough Volunteers Sc
cured the First Day to Form
Company

No difficulty will be experienced in
raising a company In Bennington In
case the state troops are called out
for service in Mexico or along the
Texas bo.der. Monday afternoon the
recruiting aticn In me Putnam
house block opened ana when the OF
fee was closed about ? o'clock in the
evening nearly half enough names
had been placed upon the provision
airy muster roll.
The announcement that the station
would be opened was posted in the
store windows during the forenoon
and the volunteers began to put In an
appearance at once. Capt. J. Ben
Harmon had published a statement
tina. a full company would mean the
enrolling OF los mem Nearly so have
already signed and this humble
should be increased during ilc alter
noon and evening.
There was remarkable 0fm0n-
stration OF patriotism am cAlhusi-
asm at the station last evening when
the larger portion of the signatures
were secured. 4 big crowd gathered
in front Of the station and the inter
est in the proceeding showed that
the community could be depended up
on to bear its share OF the burden
hat would be put upon the country
in case there should be war in Mex
leo.
Capt. Harmon was assisted in the
work during the evening by two for
mer officers OF company X, William
Lonergan and II. Harry Sharpe.
Many of the young men who came
forward to sign the roll were under
p years Of age. between the ages OF
IS and p and II Is probable that
here ere casos n which parental
consent u enlist would ne. De obtain
ed. The boys, howeye. showed tA0r
Willingness to stand back of the ma
ion in its time OF need.
In the list Of signatures are the
names Of a number of young men
who have seen military service in
the guard as members of company X
and several OF the non-commissioned
officers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
REFUGEES BELIEVE
HUERTA WILL
ADVOCATE
Say Dictator Is Becoming Un-
popular in Mexico City
CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING
Anti-Ameriean Sentiment Still Exists
Wilson's Portrait Tied
10 oenkeys Tail

Vera Cruz. April 27.-That Viotori-
ano HuertG viii voluntarily abdicate
or will be forced out within a few
days Is the belief OF American refu-
gees who arrived on a special train
from ;he capital this afternoon.
Federico Gamboa. former Minister
OF Foreign Affairs. once Governor Of
Yucatan ana candidate OF the Catho-
lie party against Huerta, is named by
the anti-Huerta g,oup as the man TO
supplan. him.
According TO the refugees. anti
Huerta sentiment has so crysialized
at the capital that on Saturday the
conspirators made an attempt TO Gust
the dictator. but failed. They do not
go into details and admi. that they
have only n rumor Of the plot. They
are certain. however, that HueTta is
becoming more unpopular because
the better class Mexicans are finding
out that the administration has desib-
erately deceived them with regard 10
the action of the United States.
The truth about Vera Cruz has
reached the capital and has aided in
bringing about a change OF sesii-
ment or al least an aba ement Of the
patriotic frenzy. They know now
that the Americans did not butcher
Mexicans. men, women and children.
when they occupied the town; they
know also that Spain is not at war
with the United States. The change
is SO great that it is believed by a
great many Mexicans at the capital
that the Americans are not at Vera
Cruz at ALL
Conditions g reported as improv-
ing a. the capital SO far as the ref
ugees knew no foreigner has been
killed and none injured although
many were insulted. The press Of
the capital has moderated its tone by
administrative order, and this is be-
cause Senior Cologan, the Spanish
Minister, acting wi the rest of the
Diplomatic Co ps, informed Huerta
that the newspapers must cease
their infammatory outburst against
Americans. They have since modera
led their tone.
While conditions at the capital are
thus improved. it does not mean that
all anti-American demonstrations
have ceased. Just before The train
upon which the refugees a rived to-
day left Mexico city donkey was
led through the street. to the great
JOY Of the populace. portrait Of
President Wilson swung from its
neck and an American flag was tied
to its tail
The refugees report there is no
doubt that elaborate plans are being
made TO destroy the railroad in case
the Americans start to advance. Gen.
Rubio Navarrete. a relative of Gen.
Huerta, has been detailed for the
work, and it is said that he is mining
all bridges and tunnels between the
coast and the capital.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
Did Her Work at Niaht.

Mrs. Catherine Gore. who wrote sew
enty novels between 1924 and 1861,
worked on n strange plan. When ]. r.
blanche visited Paris in 1887 he found
Mrs Gore living in the Place Vendome
writing novels, plays, articles for mag
azines-almost every description OF lit
erature flowing from her indefatigable
pen. He says: How do you manage
it, / asked her i receive, as you
know. few friends at dinner every
evening. They leave me ut 10 or H..
when / retire to my room and write
till or s in the morning. Then go
to bed till noon. when breakfast.
after which / drive out and pay visits,
returning at to dress for dinner. AS
soon as my friends have departed l go
TO work all night again."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

.. FOR SALE LUMBER:-T lum.
Der users and builders: why not
buy your lumber direct from the
manufacturer and save the middle
men profit? l have equipped my
mill with the best machinery for the
manufacture of building material
and have hundreds of thousands feet
of spruce, hemlock and hard woods.
Can get out bills and deliver them in
quick time. For stock sizes and
boards have large amount in my
yard to fill rush orders from. My
boards 2x3 and 2x4 are always sized
through planer one side unless the
customer orders them rough, at no
extra cost. Large sizes or for siz-
ing 2 sides is extra cost Get my
prices before placing an order. Dex-
ter NJ. Gleason, Woodford, VT Tel.
1921. 70tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

MEMORIAL TO GEN. WELLS
Replica o. Gettysburg Statue Present
ed 20 Burlington


burlington. April 26.-Frank Rich
ardson Wells viii present Monday 10
the mayor and board % aldermen a
letter rendering 10 the city OF Bur
lington a replica Of the bronze sta
tue OF his father. MAJ. Gen. William
Wells. which Vas presented by the
state OF Vermont and dedicated on
the field OF Gettysburg July ,. 1913.
Il is the desire OF Mr.. Wells 10
have the statue erected IN Battery
park among the historic guns and
earthworks and within two blocks OF
the old fair grounds where the LIST
Vermont cavalry was mustered into
the service Of the United States, No
vember ~. 1861.
Mayor Burke will call a special
meeting OF the board OF aldermen for
Monday evening TO take action rela-
tive TO the acceptance OF the gift AT
which time a resolution OF accep
lance will be introduced. Mayor
Burke will also recommend that a
committee be appointed 10 confer
with the park commissioners who
will be requested TO consult with the
doner OF the statue relative TO the 10
cation in Battery park.
IL is expected that the dedication
and unwilling OF the statue will take
place on the afternoon OF May 80. Me
mortal day. and that the members OF
the First Vermont Cavalry Regimen
tai association will be invited TO be
present al that time 10 join with
Stannard post. No. .. G.. A. r.
10 is the request OF Mr. Wells that
the members OF his fathers war reg.
iment will have charge OF the details
OF the unwilling and dedication cere
moniee
The statue OF Gen. Wells, which
was unveiled at Gettysburg during
the half century celebration Of last
summer, is the work OF the gifted
sculptor. ]. Otto Schweizer OF Phila
delphia whose creations OF military
figures in bronze have won him inter
national fame. The figure is OF hero
ic size, rising eight feet from the top
OF the pedestal
The pedestal at Gettysburg is com.
posed Of two field boulders, but the
pedestal of the replica to be erected
in Burlington will be of Barre gran.
tie. II is also eight feet in height
with a base OF eight feet square. on
the diverse side is a sculptured tab.
let showing Gen. Wells at the head
OF his command and leading a caval
~ charge
This tablet is pronounced by com
petent judges TO rank among the fin
est works of American historic sculp
ture. II was carved also by Mr.. Sch
weiser. In the group may be seen
the faces easily recognizable, OF
many OF the regiment who took part
in the charge. On the reverse side
Of the pedestal is a bronze memorial
table. describing the military career
OF Gen. Wells.
Sculptor Schweiser has completed
work on the replicas OF the statue,
tablet and memorial, and the base
will be ready for shipment from Bar
re May /.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
SHOT BY SOLDIERS
Husband of Troy Girl Killed a. Vera
Cru.

Troy April 27.-Word has been re-
celyed OF the death Of Crisiobal Mar
tinez in Vera Cruz under peculiar
conditions. He was the husband of
Miss Marie C. Tower, daughte- Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha c. Tower of this
city, and we'll known here. He at
tended the Rensselaer, Polytechnic in
stitu.e for a year or two and with mis-
wife was in this city last year on a
visit.
According to the dispatch Marti
nee had been protesting great f,iend-
ship for the Americans, and on We'd
nesday was in house in the beseig
ed city from which shots were fired
at the marines at frequent intervals.
1t was suspected that he was String
the shots and he was both watched
and warned. Finally he was detect
ed on a balcony, with a newspaper in
his lap. From time to time the news
paper was seen to rise simultaneous
ly with a defamation This evidence
was regarded as so convincing that
Martinez was firing the shots that he
was made the mark. for American
sharpshcoters.
The aim of the Americans was true
and a steel-jacke,ed bullet soon lodg-
ed itself in Mariners body. The
wound was a serious one, but the
friends of the Mexican inside the
house hid him, that his arrest might
be prevented. This fact made it i'm
possible for the wounded man to re-
ceive adequate medical attention I'M
til his condition had become critical
According to Mr.. Tower, who is in
Washington. his son in law died Sat
urday. 1t is reported that he wore
what was considered a bullet proof
vest. 1t did not, however, give the
protection claimed and it is not
known whether Martinez was doing
the shooting or acting as signal man.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
RECREATION NOTES

Cooking class at o'clock this eve
ninS.
The Fortnightly Recreation class
will have the last meeting of the sea-
son on Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock. Another icro-cream cone
party is being planned and All mem
bers are invited to be pgosal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
WOULD FIGHT FOR U. S.
meSieans in San Antonio 70 Enlist
Against Huerta

San Antonio. Tex, April 27.-En.
'dorsement OF President Wilson s
stand in the Mexican crisis is con.
tanned in a telegram sent him from
here today and signed by so Mexi'
can citizens OF the United States re
siding in San Antonio. They offer
their services II war is waged
against Huerta.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
OFFICIALLY RAISE U. S. FLAG
stars and Stripes Now Float over
Fletchers Headcuarters

Vera Cruz, April 27.-With all cere
mony. the firing OF salute and dress
parade the American flag was raised
today over the division headquarters
Of Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher.
over the customs house the flag has
been flying since the landing Of the
American forces, but until now there
had been no ceremony indicating
the formal occupation of Vera Cruz.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
Il a man Knew the date

of his death he could plan more in
telligently for the future. He too Of
ten thinks he has plenty of time.
keeps putting things off and dies
uninsured. National Life Ins. Co., of
VT (Mu.ual) Earle S. Kinsley,
General Agent, Mead Building, Rut-
land, Vt. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
THIRTEEN WOUNDED MARINES
Admiral Badger Sends Additional
List to Navy Department

Washington, April 27.-Names of
10 blueiackets wounded not seriously
in the fighting at Vera Cruz who had
not been reported and who could
not be identified in previous dispatch
es were cabled to the navy depart
ment by Rear Admiral Badger today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
CORRESPONDENTS IMPRISONED

American Consul and Two Newspa-
per Men Held at Ssltillo
Vera Cruz, April 27.--John Il.
Silliman. American Vice Consul at
Saltillo. has been arrested. as well
as two American correspondents
who accepted President Huerta's In
vitation to visit Mexico and report to
their newspapers on the progress Of
his campaign against the rebels. The
two newspaper men are believed 20
be Paul Davis OF The Los Angeles
Times and +. J. Splitstone. managing
editor of Leslie's Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

Vera Cruz. April 2S.-The :our
transports carrying the land forces
under Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston
steamed into the inner harb1r Of the
city today. The entrance was ac-
companied by one OF the most re-
markable demonstrations ever seen
in that city The wharves were
crowded with people and just before
the transports tied up an aeroplane
from the Mississippi circled over the
harbos.
Gen Funston at once held a con-
ference with Admirals Badger and
Fletcher and Il was decided 10 en-
bark only a portion OF the troops.
The editor OF one n the leading
newspapers in the City OF Mexico
who is in Vera Cruz stated today
that Huerta would never resig.: no
matter what pressure was brought
TO bear upon him by the United
state.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
That Worn out Feeling

with loss of appetite. constipation,
biliousness, sick-headache, is natures
warning that you need good spring
medicine. Get bottle of Bakers
Mandrake Bitters today. Sold every
where, liquid or tablets, 25 cents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
FUNSTON TO LAND HIS TROOPS
Garrison Says Orders for Vera Cruz
Commander Were Not Changed

Washington. April 27.-Secretary
Of War Garrison said tonight that
when Gen. Funston sailed for Vera
Cruz he received orders to land his
troops Immediately upon arrival and
to take command of the marines now
in the Mexican city. These orders
have not been modified, according 10
the Secretary.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

For sALE-A Genuine Pam Bargain. TIT
20 acre fsrn ~ miles iro-n bennington
post once. Is ceres mfadow aud filluhle land.
tAAcre- eprlug- vatgr red gesture. loo ceres wood
lano. abIut b1oCo FEET sprlice and hemlock.
hard wood enough 90 paw for farm. 100 maple
tres which Will male 500 gallons syrup carh
bara OKf0. with hasement large sllo. h re
barn. txto. hay barn tuNt0. gruinery. isxst. ice
honse ltxl0. wood house lsK2t. spring house
lsxlt. sap house i6riO. with two archie. the
trees. mostly grated fruit. Owner viii In.
c ude. Tor quick sale. sap pans. 20 buckets,
good horses. u cows. yeariings. l go-Acar
old.f heavy double wagons. two seated sprins
wasOu. two SEATED 10 carriage st heavy
work harness. / set light harness. moving
machines. reaper. 2 horse rakes. 2spring tooth
harrowe. disk harrow, roller. ploWs. cul-
tivators. and all small farm tools Casn price
$3.50. or might exchange for house or income
property I'm Bennington. Nash a HutghinS
: 6stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New Yo.k and western
Vermont, showers tonight and We'd
nesday. Colder Wednesday. interior
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

FOR sALE-Twenty tons good hay for sale,
at barn or delivered Estate OF Q. K. Dewey.
iff
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

EOR sALE-Pianos A Organs. closing out
sale. A number a. flne bargains In pianos
% select from Prices ranging from So tottlA.
A good assortment ~ parlnr Organs on hand
Prices 81 90. SIS. tsl and 50. VIA h. SOLD On
eAsy terms; Cad az once snd Sc them ruett
= sons The one price piano house. No. at.
Main St Bsnnington, VI. stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

FOR SALE:--One size &C" Hi
dreth Power Wood Splitting ma
chine. Cost over $125.00. Used two
months. Cash price $4,000. Eagle
Square Mfg, Co., South SALISBURY,
VT. 7Ot6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
TROOPS FOR COLORADO
Regular Army Will Be Used 20 Fight
Striking Miners

Washington. April 2s. 2.30 p. NJ
Following a conference attended by
the members of the cabinet. presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Garrison
the president this afternoon ordered
federal troops into the Colorado
strike zone.
Al the same time the president is'
sued a proclamation calling upou the
striking miners 10 lay down their
arms and dispense The proclama-
tion will be telegraphed to Colorado
and published.
The proclamation is virtually the
reading OF the riot act 10 the turbu.
lent elements in the coal fields.
The order OF the president viii be
enforced by six troops OF cavalry
which will be sent from Fort Russell
in Wyoming and other posts in that
vicinity.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

GOR sALE-Heavy team weighing 500 lbs
Warranted kind and true Ia all harness.
Address Orphone, Walter A. Perry, Ca nbridge
NY fff2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

DOR sALE-Custom hatching with Candee
incubator-automatic. reliable. Tray of
rs eggs s2.25. Also eggs for Matching. Pen
No. l-headed by "Transmitter"-the o. 4.
Mittendorf strain, the worlds greatest bred-to-
lay Barred Plymouth Rocks, $50 per 10 eggs;
pen No. Q, 8. IS per 10 egg pen M. 3. sl00 per
Is eggs; pen No. l. r. q. Reds, si.00 per IS eggs.
Day old chicks for sale by order Also agents
for Automatic Sanitary Trap Nests. Half pay
nent down with all orders. Phone 403-M. VIM.
Allard, i29 Branch st., Bennington. VT ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

FOR sALE-Good laying strain Of Rhode
\ Island Red Eggs i've cents each also the
Madison strain or Bun wyandott,s Eggs ten
ceuts each. Michael Fitzgerald. Washington
street, Termination vt. 55t2is
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

Washington. April 27.-"The Span.
ish Ambassador announced tonight
that President Huerta had formally
accepted the tender of good offices
for a settlement OF Mexicos troubles.
made by the Washington diplomatic
representatives of Brazil. Argentina.
and Chile. The Ambassadors infor
nation came from the Spanish Min
lister in Mexico City. and was to the
effect that Gen. Huerta accepted
mediation in principle" No condi-
tions were attached TO the accept.
ancc.
A note containing the terms of the
acceptance is to be sent by telegraph
to the Spanish Embassy In Washing
ton to be communicated TO the repre-
sentatives of the Governments.
While an unofficial dispatch receiv-
ed by the Spanish ambassador last
night from Mexico City had said that
Huerta would accept the proffer of
good offices. II is believed here that
the Mexican Presidents adherence
to that intention was due largely, II
not entirely to pressure brought to
bear upon him today in behalf OF the
French, Berman, and British Govern
ment's by their diplomatic represent.
atives in Mexico City.
The action of France, German,
and Great Britain was the most ia.
portant development in connection
with the peace exchanges prior to
the receipt tonight by the Spanish
Ambassador of formal notification
that Huerta had accepted the tender
of good Offices made by Brazil, Ar
gentine. and Chile. Officers of the
Administration found cause for hope
also in a telegram received by the
Brazilian Ambassador from Mexico
City to the effect that Huerta, while.
asserting that he did not seek media
ton, would accede to the proposal If
the United States earnestly desired
that he should do so.
'An acceptance in principle" is
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

For sALE-we have some exceptional
4 good lots on Gage Street Extension, th
Town voted az the last To En meeting 90 open
and extend this street, prices right. Nash and
Hutchins 3stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

FOR SALE One Model VI Pord runabou' in
good running order. price i,o. Benningion
Garage. su
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

Denver. Col, April 3s.-That fed
eral troops will be on their way to
the Colorado coal fields. where a
state OF war between mine guards
and striking miners exists, before
nightfall is the prediction expressed
here today.
Gov. Ammons has issued a call for
volunteers to join the state Ilili.ia.
Washington. April ga bill call.
ing for government ownership of the
Rockefeller coal fields in Colorado
was introduced in the house today by
Representative Bryan of Washing
ten
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
ION sALs

Foe sALE-Hen Coop built ne~ last f7ll
alsoa uee lot % flymoufhrock tcus A
single house Tara saigon Apply. John Butlei
rhaftsour ~ Oentre. 90
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

FOR sALE-pool table and OUTFIT almost
new. D. Y. Cronin. American House. oitt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

Chihuahua. April 2S.-Gen. &. Car
rama. villa and Angeles. commander
Of the constitutionalists held con
ference here today following the re-
ceipt of the news that Huerta had
consented to a mediation of the
points at issue with the United
States. All three refused TO diyulge
what transpired at the conference or
20 express any opinion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28
WANTED

MANIFESTATIONS boardres at Green
Mountain House. 10 minutes walk from
car line; surrounded by maple grove; nne fish
ing nearby; ideal place TO restore I'll health:
excellent spring water; 1900 50. IT. porch room
Rama Allard, Mgr and Prop, East Main 81.
Entrance on woodford Rd. 1924.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

4 Eggs: One Cyphers Incubator. 10 Eggs:
One Cyphers outdoor BrOoder. b; One Cy-
pliers 0utdoo brooder. Above will te sold at a
sacrifice for cash. Edward Curian, 5. Shafts
bury. Tel. 1918. att
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-28

4 OR sALE-A young horse hv ~. Claire,
fne roadster. very fast. fearless OF every
thing. ID. y Cronin. American House 6tu