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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
Mountain Of salt.

Several hills Of rock salt exist in Al
geria. one OF these. near Jelfa. is 600
feet high and nearly a mile across. In
spite OF the soluble character OF the
material Of which Il j. composed. It
stands up in high relief from the sur
rounding clay. without any signs OF
erosion. There are in II. however.
many Sinkholes. into which the torren-
tial winter rain soaks. being ut once
absorbed aud siven out again At the
base OF the mountain in the form VI
salt SPRINGS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
striped Street Blankets.

Were you one of the lucky ones to
get one of those beautiful Striped
Street Blankets, weighing IA lbs. to
the paif and measuring S4x90 inches
at $500 pair? This Blanket is made
by the Rockfall Wooden Co., and they
are the best bargain ever offered.
Mail orders will receive prompt at
tention. Frears, Troy, n. Y. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
NOTICE 2
Bennington County Savings Bank

Bennington County Savings Bank
The annual meeting of the corpora
tors OF the Bennington County Saw.
ings Bank will be held at the office
of said bank in its bank building in
Bennington. VT, on the first Wedpes'
day, 9th day Of January, A d. 1915 al
. 2 o'clock p. m, for the purpose Of
electing a board Of trustees for the
year ensuing and the transaction OF
any other business found necessary
when met, especially to fill vacancies
in the number of corporators and to
alter and revise the by laws.
Charles II. Dewey, Secretary.
Nov. 30. 1914.
Dated at Bennington, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
TO GIVE SCHOOL TO STATE
LyndonviIle Institute and speedwell
Farms Gift OF 7. N. Vail.

FoFNs OHl " - W. Ne-
Lyndonville. Dec PIN lette'
sent to members-elect Of the Legislat-
ure of Vermont. unde. the date OF De
cember. 2S. Theodore \. Vail de.
clares his intention Of offering the
Lyndon agricultural school and his
large property. Speedwell Farms, to
the State for educational purposes.
Mr. Vail says.
Lyndonville, VT, Dec. Is, 1914.
Dear Sir:
My purpose in establishing the ag-
ricultural industrial school for BOYS
at Lyndon was to demonstrate the ad-
vantage Of such school as different
lated from an agricultural college.
This purpose has been accomplished.
and it has been recognized by the Off
cial acts Of the Legislature. ] do not
intend. nor have ] ever intended. 10
enter into any competition In such
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
eurlap Stable Blankets.

Commencing this week We will sci
200 extra quality Burlap Stable Blanl
cts. full lined. with surcingles az
tached. at $3.50 each. Remembei
this is a No. burlap and an excel
lent wearing blanket Mail order:
will receive prompt attention. Frears
Troy. y. Y. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
rne tot 4 New one.

Mr.. Hornhill-Do you know. darling
I could pick you out OF a crowd OF won
en- just by your style.
Mrs. Honbill-I don't wonder. and
me with this same old dress for the
last two years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
SOUTH SHAFTSBURY

The condition of Edward Bronson,
who has been i'll for some time, seems
to remain about the same His
daughter. Mrs. o. l.. Hewes of Peru
is caring for him.
o. l.. Hewes of Peru and daughter,
Maud, of Burr and Burton seminary
spent Christmas at the home of Ed
ward Bronson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
GOVERNMENT BY PEOPLE.

1t is evident that there is CON
siderable work necessary before
any change in government is at
tempted. says Henry ID Waite.
city manager of Dayton, o.. in
the American City. should
like to emphasize the following
very important point-one.
think. the American people have
lost sight of. but that they are
now beginning TO grasp: No mat
ter what form of government Il
city may have, If the people
themselves are not interested In
it and participate in Ii. that gov
eminent will never be a success.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
AFFECTION.

The Strengthen affections proof.
no, Of the worihiness Of the object.
but Of the lsrgeness Of the soul that
loves. Love descends, not ascend&
The might Of a river depends no,
on the quality Of the soil through
which it passes. but on the mex
haus6bleness and depth Of the spring
from which it proceedS-F. w.
Robertson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

tssute OF JUN OouLiNo,
The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of bennington. COMMISSIONERS, 10 receive.
examine. and adjust the claims and demands
Ut all persons against the estate of John
Collins late OF Stamford. in said
District deceased. and all claims exhibited in
Offset thereto hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid. ut the Town
Clerks OficeN in tue Town of stamford,
10 said District. on the 5th day OF Deem er
and the 5th day OF June next. from ~ O'Clock
n. m. until O'Clock y. m. on each or said days
Of December, A. q 1914. il the time limited by
said Court for said creditors 70 resent their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated az Stamford this 5rd day OF December,
G. ID. Houghton.
&. ID. Bishop.
Commissioners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
NOTICE!

The annual meeting of the Stock.
holders of the Bennington County Ma
tional Bank of Bennington, Vermont
will be held in their banking rooms
on Tuesday. the fifth day of January,
1915. at 10 o'clock a. m. for the pur-
pose of electing Board of Directors
for the ensuing year and to transact
such other business as may properly
come before it.
II. Harry Sharpe. Cashier.
Dec. 5, 1914.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
ANNUAL MEETING
Bennington Battle Monument and
Historical Association.

The annual meeting OF the Benning
ton Battle Monument and Historical
association will be held at the Offices
Of Batchelder a Bates in the Village
OF Bennington. on the second We'd
nesday in January (the thirteenth
day.. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
for the election OF officers Of the as
sociation for the year ensueing. and
the transaction OF any other business
proper to be done when met.
Edward l. Bates.
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NOTICE /!

We have received our new line OF
fall and winter samples from which
we are ready to make Ladies and
Gents garments at very reasonable
prices.
Alterations, cleaning and pressing
q specially.
Nathan Levin.
100 North st. Tel. 29l-W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-30
sardinie Humor.

SOph-I hear they have canned the
dean. Fresh-what deanl Soph-Sar-
dine.-Princeton Tiger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
BeIIaventure, With So
Bodies From New Found
land, is in Trouble.
is 80 MILES FROM PORT
Fears Expressed for Safety of
Southern Cross, Carrying
Crew of ITO.

St Johns. n. F., April 3.-The sealer
Bellaventure. bringing 5S bodies and
80 survivors of the wrecked sealing
vessel New Foundland, became block
ed with ice 80 miles from port, and
probably will not reach here before
Sunday. Many of the survivors prob
ably will die.
1t is reported here that the sealer
Southern Cross was safe at Channel.
n. F., and also the Erick.
Southern Cross carried 10 men and
1900 sealskins.
The government has instituted a
search and asked the United States to
assist. The report that the Southern
Cross was safe at Channel proved un-
true.
Death Travelled in a gale that over
took the sealing fleets last Tuesday.
Sixty-four members of the crew of
the Newfoundland are known to have
perished and 81 were rescued, accord
ing to a statement authorized by Co
lonial Secretary Bennett. acting pre-
mier. The steamer Bellaventure ac-
counted for So dead and 35 living, the
Stephano, for one dead and two liv-
ing and the Florizen. for .fiveadead.
Great alarm is felt for the steamer
Southern Cross, with a crew of 40
men, which has not reported since she
passed Cape Pine, bound in, Tuesday
morning. The men lost were far from
their ships, killing seals when the
storm, with binding snow, swooped
down upon them. They were exposed
for As hours before assistance arrived
and in that time many succumbed.
The New Foundland was one of a
fleet OF fifteen ships, carrying over
1000 men scattered among the ice
foes near Belle Isle straits
A message from the captain of the
Bellaventure says the total dead OF
the New Foundland's crew is II. One ]
hundred twelve are rescued. OF these !
SO are i'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
HAROLD SMITH is
FOUND DEPENDENT
Nine Year Old Lad Charged
With Theft Is Ordered to
Glenwood by Judge Bell.

Harold Smith, the nine year old sou
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith, 1877
Thirty-fifth street, who stole bicycle
in Moline the other evening and rode
TO this city, where he is charged with
breaking into the Oberg drug store,
63S Thirty-eighth street, for the pur-
pose of stealing a bank which was in
the window, was yesterday afternoon
sent to Glenwood home by Judge B. S.
Bell.
delinquency petition had been
filed against the lad but because of his
tender years. it was decided to change
the charge to dependency, in order
not to send him to a state institution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
THREE SUITS FOR
DIVORCE ARE FILED

Three suits for divorce were filed in
circuit court today. William Slagle
says his wife, Maggie, is a confirmed
drunkard. They were married Dec. 10,
1897. at Davenport Their separation
came April 90. 1900. The plaintiff
charges drunkenness as grounds. Har-
~ McCaskrin is the complainant's
lawyer.
Allan G. Irwin. who married Miss
Maud Irwin at Keokuk Dec. "a. 1904.
says she has deserted him. He asks
divorce on that charge They separ-
ated Aug. 16. 1909.
Mrs. Hulda Pease. who married Frank
Pease Dec. u. 1909, al Fond du Lac,
Wis. says her husband was cruel. She
asks a separation. She says they part
cd Sept. 10, 1910. c. J. Schroeder is
the complainant's attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
MISS BRANDT NOT
TO Get MILLIONS
New York Court D e d S
Against Davenport Women
in Zeigler Will Suit.

New York. April 3.-The appellate
division of the supreme court today
decided against Florence Brandt in
her attempt to establish the claim she
was the legally adopted daughter of
the late William Ziegler Miss Brandt
claimed one-haIf of the $4,000, 900 es-
tate left by Zeigler. the bulk of which
went to his adopted son.
Miss Brandt was a school teacher in
Davenport, Iowa. and according to the
records a half-sister of William Zieg-
Ter. who adopted her in childhood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till I p. m. Tomorrow, for
Rock leland, Davenport Moline

Fair. tonight and Saturday; contin-
ued cold tonight, with the tempera.
ture near freezing; slowly rising tenn
perature Saturday; moderate norther-
ly Ureezey, becoming variable.
Temperature at a. m. "a. Highest
yesterday, S. Lowest last night. 33.
Velocity of wind at a. M, S miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 64; at
Z a. m, rs.
Stage of water AZ; no change in
last "a hours.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

ury. all play ceased and gamblers and
spectators shouted with joy.
Play American Rastime.
Through it all only one name was
heard above all others. 1t was villa, -
Viva Villa" Common soldiers and
highest officials of the rebel govern
ment in a cabaret resort were invited
to drink to the glory of the insurgent
arms. American ragtime music tink-
led from a piano while American wo-
men from FL Paso's slums danced the
one-step with Mexican partners in the
middle OF the big room.
When the shooting of rifles and
pistols in the celebration began fed
eraI sympathizers at FL Paso awoke
and rushed to the international bridge
thinking the federals were attacking
Juarez- By = this morning the excite
ment had died away and the streets
were deserted.
Lind May Not Go Back.
Washington, d. c.. April 3.-An-
nouncement of the prospective depart
ure for the United States of John
Lind, the Presidents representative in
Mexico, has revived interest in the
future trend of the Washington gov
ernment's policy toward the southern
republic. The last few weeks officials
have pointed to the battle at Torreon
as likely TO furnish an index of the
future. but the result as well as it's ef-
fects on the military or diplomatic situ-
alton as respects the strength of the
two factions. is still a matter of some
here. While the presi-
dent said Lind would return from
Vera Cruz, many observers think he
will never go back. Administration
officials are emphatic in declarations
that Lind's movements at present
mean no change in the American pol
Icy.
Federals Claim Victory.
Washington, ID. c., April 3.-The !
Mexican embassy today still claimed I
for the federals at Torreon, /
and gave out the statement: 'An Off (
,ial dispatch to the secretary OF for /.
eign affairs has just been received /
giving account of a crushing defeat of
he rebels under villa at Torreon.
General Mas with large reinforce
nents has arrived at Torreon. The |
has succeeded in raising
/ loan of more than fifty million
'esos.'
Mexico City. Mexico, April 3.-None
II the newspapers contained an inti-
nation OF the federal defeat at Tor
con. On the contrary. all gave assur-
noes that the reinforcing army OF
;eneraI de Mours had won a great vic
ory over the rebels near Torreon.
General Banquet denied TO the AS
ocfated Press there was any truth
n the report of the fall of Torreon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
WOMAN TELLS OF
ASSAULT BY men

Kansas City, Mo-, April 3-At the
trial of Vic Gueriuger. one OF six men
accused of having attacked her after
she had been lured to rooming house
March .. Mrs. Gertrude Shiedler told
of one OF the most horrible crimes ever
described in a court room. Because
she spoke in whispers and broken
sobs. only counsel. judge. prosecutor
and jury could hear the story. Hun
dreds of women. girls and boys were
denied admittance to the court room.
Only men were present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Arrest milwaukee, Doctor.

Milwaukee. April 3-Dr. S. T. Lewis.
"A Majestic building, was arrested yes
terday afternoon on a charge of man
slaughter as result of the death In
the AlbeImarle Of Miss LilIie Heiden.
Chicago corset saleswoman. The war
rant was issued after District Attorney
Yockey asserted that new evidence
had been discovered since the John
Doe proceedings last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
BRUNER WILL ASK
FOR CONTINUANCE
OF HIS ACTIONS
Effort Will Be Made to Have
Sheriff Cases Postponed
for Another Term.
THOMPSON WILL RESIST
Judge e. c. Graves of Geneseo Will
Be Here Monday to Hear Argu-
ments of Counsel.

There is a possibility that Sheriff o.
L. Bruner will not be brought to trial
next Monday in circuit court. Judge
E. c. Graves of Geneseo, who is to pre-
side, will be asked by attorneys for
the defendant for continuance.
States Attorney F. E. Thompson states
he will resist the motion.
Yesterday attorneys for the defense
notified States Attorney F. E. Thomp-
son that a continuance would be sought
and asked for his consent to the move.
He refused to consider it, and Attor-
ney s. r. Kenworthy went to Chicago,
where he interviewed Judge Graves
relative to the matter.
Hear Motion Monday.
This morning Judge Graves tele-
phoned Mr. Thompson that motion
for continuance would be filed Monday
and that he would take the matter up
on his arrival here. He intimated that
the motion would not be allowed un-
less there were strong grounds in sup
port of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Wilson Backers Begin
Conferences as Meas-
ure is in Committee.
TO BE NO COMPROMISE
President Expects No FilibuSt-
ering and an Early Report
on the House Draft.

Washington, D. c., April 3.-Admin-
istration leaders in .ile senate yester-
day plunged actively into the Panama
tolls fight. Although the house bill
to repeal toll exemption for American
ships is resting in the committee on
interoceanic canals, there were many
informal conferences during the day
relating to the issue.
No compromise" was the slogan of
the administration leaders in their con-
ferences So many bills and resoln-
tions have been introduced tending to
cloud the plain issue of repeal that it
has been determined to make it plain
from the outset that no temporizing is
to be countenanced.
President Wilson told inquirers that
he expected no factional delay or fill
clustering and that he believes there
will be prompt report from the com
mittee on interoceanic canals.
Wilson Denies Senate UItimatum.
Incidentally the president took oc-
casion to deny published reports that
he had sent an ultimatum to the senate
through Senator Owen or any one else
with view to forcing early action.
He added that no proposals for COM
promise or change in the repeal meas
ure had been brought to him and sig
nificantly suggested that amendments
were not being offered by administra-
tion leaders
President Wilson said he expects a
full discussion of the question in the
senate and is confident the repeal bill
will pass.
The president declared no proposals Z
for a caucus had been mentioned to :
him. Reports were in circulation that
an effort might be made to force the
repeal bill into a caucus, but these +
rumors were denied, democratic lead
ers asserting that a caucus will not be
necessary and insisting the repeal bill
will have a safe majority when the
vote is taken.
Wilson Policy Gaining Favor?
Friends of the repeal bill insisted
hat support of the presidents policy
s increasing rather than decreasing.
)ne republican senator, who will vote
or the repeal, declared that can
yass of the senate showed clear ma
ority of nine for the bill A number
,rally understood have decided to line
lp against the repeal, Notwithstanding
hat they voted against exemption of
oils originally. Among these are
Senator's Penrose and Oliver of Penn
ylvania, who have publicly announc-
ID their change of position.
Chairman O'Gorman issued the for
nal call today for the canals commit
ee to meet next Tuesday morning.
Further Action in the House.
In the house Representative Moss
f West Virginia, republican, who vot-
ID against the Sims bill, introduced a
esolution to declare that it is the
ense of the house that its repeal of
he clause granting exemption to coast
wise shipping was "in furtherance of
he desire of the United States to
acilitate negotiations between the
United States and Great Britain, and
n no sense to be constructed as waiv-
ng or denying any right possessed by
he United States to grant exemption
rom tolls to her vessels of war and
ommerce."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Observation-Disclosures 5S5.l64 cat
tie. 122.4s6 calves. 1.296.625 sheep. g.
11S goats and 33.4S9.SS4 hogs were
slaughtered under federal inspection
last January. Chicago led with 134. 4.141
cattle, 21,470 calves. S92, ,6S6 sheep .21l
goats and 619.550 swine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Keep Up Daniels Fight.

Washington. d. c., April 3-The
fight on the nomination OF Winthrop
Daniels to be interstate commerce
commissioner continued III executive
session of the senate and caused Il
series of White house conferences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Protest crusher in Prison

Springfield, ILL.,. April 3,-Stone deal,
ers' representatives protested to Gov
ernor Dunno today against the pur-
chase by the state of a stone crusher
for the Joliet state prison. The pro-
test, however, was withdrawn when
the governor explained that convict
labor will not be able to cope with the
increasing demand for stone material
for roads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
COAKLEY A DEMOCRATIC
SHRIEVAllY ASPlRANT

Glenn Coallley, chief of police in
Moline during the present administra-
ton. announces himself as a candidate
for the democratic nomination for sher-
iff for the fall election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
new TARIFF ACT
IS TO MAKE GOOD

Washington. ID. c.. April S.-The new
tariff act which went into effect six
months ago will not reduce customs
revenue any more than S45,000.00O an
nuaIly. as estimated at the time of its
passage. Officials are inclined to be-
lieve the governments expectations as
to the Income Tax viii be realized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
LA GRIPPE KEEPS
BRYAN CONFINED
Secretary of State So Ill During
Night Physician Had to
Be Summoned.

Washington. d. C., April S.-Secre-
tary Bryan is suffering with a hard
cold. He decided TO remain at home
and not to attend the cabinet meeting
today. He will use the telephone.
IL was learned later that Bryan was
so I'll during the night a physician had
TO be called. He has a severe attack
Of the grip. He will be confined to his
home several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
LABOR AGAINST
NEW ORDINANCE
Tri City Federation Opposes
Electrical Regulations of
Rock Island.
A COMMITTEE TO PROTEST
Over Half the Stock of the Cooperative
Store Reported at Monthly
Meeting as Sold.

The semi-monthly meeting of the
Tri-City Federation of Labor was held
last evening at Industrial hall. The
committee in charge of tine cooperative
grocery store reported fine progress
made Ten thousand dollars is neces-
sary to get the project under way, and
over half of this amount in stock has
been sold. The committee will meet
tonight to make several minor changes
in the bylaws drawn up some time
ago.
The committee which has been in
vestigating the American theatre in
Moline. which had been placed on the
unfair list by organized labor, reported
that they have been picketing the
place for the past month without re-
suit The grievance committee will
interview the proprietor some time
next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Purineton is Dead.

Chicago, April 3.-Friends of D. B.
Paving Brick company, received a mes
sage telling of his death in Ocean
Springs, Miss, his winter home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Cape Haitien-The gunboat Nash
vile was ordered by Secretary Daniels
TO sail for Porto Plata, Santo Domin-
go. where conditions are disturbed.
Elections for new president of Santo
Domingo to succeed Bordas were post
poned owing to the trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Hear Motion Monday.
charaed With Killing Girl.

Alpena, Mich, April 3. - Ephraim
Mcmillan Sr., was bound over to the
circuit court after preliminary exami-
nation on a charge of Staying his adopt
ed daughter, Pearl Foster Mcmillan.
whom he kept confined in his home
more than a year. Mcmillan was de-
MED PERMISSION to visit his residence
for the purpose of obtaining personal
effects. The home is now under guard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
ROLLSFOR
IMPROVEMENT CONFIRMED

Today in county court Judge Bell
confirmed assessment rolls for the con-
struction of sidewalks on Thirty-sec-
ond street from Fourteenth to Fifth
avenue. and for the paving OF Forty
sixth street from the railroad TO Sew
eath avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Sufs Explode Bombs.

Glasgow, Scotland. April 3.-Three
boubs were exploded by suffragets in
an attempt to blow up the Belmont
church in this city. There was only
slight damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mars. Venus, Saturn
Morning stars: Jupiter. Mercury. The.
one conspicuous star in the lower
southern sky is the dull red Alphard
of constellation Hydra, known as 'The
Solitary One;" seen west of south
about 9 p. N.