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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-27

soft, formerly Premier and Minister
of finance) drew an awkward pic
ture of financial conditions" says
the news agency in its abstract of
the Vossische lettings report. The
last popular loan, he declared, real
lied only 40O,00O,OOO rubles (s200,
600 ,000) instead OF a billion, the re-
mainder figuring as an asset in state
banks. while the balance sheet of
the budget shows a deficit of $780,
100000 rubles. He pointed out that
the unlimited issue of paper money
would lead to national bankruptcy.
Finance Minister Bark replied
that foreign loan was out of the
question under present Circumstance
es, as France and England would be
unable to carry Russian loan, be-
ing themselves in dire financial dis
tress. Paris and London, he said,
had promised Russia new loan
only after meeting their own needs,
which made a loan TO Russia impos
sible at the present time.
'Imperial Councillor Professor
Osaro declared that Russia faces an
immediate financial catastrophe.
Nothing was to be expected from
her allies and the only salvation
lay in America. He expressed tn
belief that there was little to be hoi
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-27
CONSERVATIVE BRITISH GUESS
places the German Losses So Far at
100000

London. Aug. PA statement
from an aurhoritive British source
on Cermany's strength in men and
her losses was made publlc today,
The statement asserts that about
July 81 the Germans had 100000
men on the western battle front ana
100000 on the eastern front--a to-
tai OF 3,200,000 men on the actual
ighting line-while there were, L.
100000 Austrians opposed to the
Russians. There were besides large
numbers of German troops of var
ious classes in garrisons, forti6ca-
lions and ON lines Of communiea-
ton, in addition to convalescents,
inyalids and others.
ut is impossible to say" the state
ment declares, how far the reserve
troops have been armed and equip
ped; but the fact that the total num-
her OF men on the two fronts is only
100000 appears TO show that this
is about the largest number the Ger
mans are able to put fully equipped
into the fighting line.
"The Germans from date shortly
after the outbreak of the war, sup
piled the losses in their first line and
reserve troops from the second and
even the third line, so that it is SAT.
er to regard all the German troops
in the fighting line as much the
same quality as in the first few
months of the war.
at is calculated that the first line
troops lost about so per cent. in cas-
ualties and the reserves about %
per cent, their places being taken
by recruits from the 1914 class and
from other categories and reformed
units. including the 1915 class of re-
Cruits.
Since then they have again lost
about 80 per cent. in casualties, so
probably there remains only about
rs per cent. of the original lrst-lne
troops. to which must be added the
men slightly wounded who have re-
turned to the fighting line.
The German casualties in killed,
wounded and missing reported to
June 80 totaled 1,G72,444 men. of
whom 3O6123 were killed, 15,SOS
died of disease. and 54O,723 either
are missing or prisoners, or are so
seriously wounded as to put them
out of action for the remainder of
the war. Since June 80 there has
been heavy fighting, probably bring
in the total loss up to 100000 for
the year
Assuming that half million men
were only slightly wounded and re-
covered, the effective loss is assum-
ed to be amount to 100000, in adj
dition to which probably half a mil
lion men are wounded who are alb
sent from the front on leave in hos,
pitfalls. This makes the total net
loss for the year 100000 of whom
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-27
JAPAN TO MAKE MORE SHELLS
Special Factories to be Put Up
Entente ENJOYS See Okuma

Toxic, Aug. 26--The establishment
Of special factories for the manufac
ture of shells will be part of the in
creased assistance which Japan has
decided to give her allies in the war
it is learned.
Details of the plans for carrying on
the work of increasing Japan's NUM-
ton supplies have been discussed by
the Ambassadors of the Entente pow.
ers with Premier Okuma, the diplo
mats going in a body from the sum
mer embassies at Shuzenji to Mike
for the purpose, following the Pre-.
mier's recent audience with the EN-
pero-.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-27
from 100000 to 100000 men we're

from 100000 to 100000 men we're
killed
THE Germans, it is calculated, at
the beginning of the war had S,OO0,-
GOO men available for military sery-
ice and the number might be increas
ed by a million or a million and a
half il every man of military age
gave his service. The only reason
able suggestion. therefore, for the
fact that the Germans have only g.
100000 men in the fighting line is
that they are unable to supply more
than that number with equipment.
From the total of from 100000 to
100000 men must be deducted the
100000 net loss for the year and
the same number of men required
for making arms and ammunition
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-27
THE EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
Thursday Aug. &c, 1915.
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

New fall tailored suits so to $25
at NoyeclSs ADV.
Mrs, j. Haswell of Hoosick passed
Wednesday in town.
Kenneth b. Tefft went to pownal
this morning TO spend the week end.
$4.25 Queen Quality colorel top
Colonials at SIPS at Noveck's Adv
Mrs. John McCue mas returned
from a visit in Rutland.
Ladies $3.50 and So Oxfords, lot .
at ACC, lot 8 at CSC at Noyeck 8, ADV.
John II. Daley mas returned from a
visit to Harrison /. Potter OF STAN
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. b. Pope are pass
ing IA week in the northern part OF
the state.
Clarence Conan and George Green
slet are camping in Woodford for
two weeks.
Miss. Helen Denley of Harrison
avenue is visiting in Huntington and
| Chicopee, Mass.
Final price reduction of all sum
mer dresses that were $249 and $500
now CSC at Noyecks-Ady.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles II. Finsbury
Of Springfield. Mass, are visiting
Mrs. Pinsburys parents, Mr. and
Mrs. r. J. Taylor
Ina Claire, the worlds daintiest
star in the Paramount high class
comedy, "rhe Wild Goose Chase at
the Library theatre today.--Adv
Mrs. e. A. Booth and her guest
and Mrs. f. II. Ferguson and Mrs. e.
| c. Hamilton motored to Cambridge
and return Thursday.
Just received large assortment
of fine all wool serge and poplin
dress skirts. S249 to SO at Noyecks.
Adv
Mrs Mary A. McDermott has pur-
chased of James Whitney the prop
cry on the corner of Park and
NIi4l- stfeetS.
The thermometer at O'Clock this
morning registered 81 above and
there was a slight frost in some sec
tons but not enough to do much
damage.
Probate Judge Il. c. Bennett and
family who have been at Bottoms
Landing. Lake George. have re
turned.
C. d. Sweet Thursday night re-
ceiyed word that his sister Mrs
Edna Sweet Burns, had died at Aur7
ora, H., at o'clock on the morning
OF the Goth.
Miss Della LaFranchise, who has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Frank LaFranchise Of Scott
street returned today TO Ballston
Spa.
Mrs. Olive Tent has returned to
her home on East Main street after
| caring for Mrs. John Whitney, Jr,
for two weeks. Both mother and
child are doing we'll
William Elurd Of Troy motored to
| Bennington today, returning with his
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Iuri vino
has been passing some time IL town.
They were also accompanied on
their return by Misses, Sarah and
eliza McCue who will pass Sunday
| in Troy.
4
Judge r. h. Waterman of Brattle-
boro, who presided at the June term
of county court at Manchester, was
| in the village Thursday to confer
| with Assistant Judges Crosby A,
| Perry OF Readsboro and Herbert n.
| Shaw Of Manchester. in relation to
certain matters that We're not COLI
cludcd at the regular session OF
| pOurf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-27
SORROW.

This seems TO be a great truth,
in any exile or chaos whatsoever,
that sorrow was not gwen us for
sorrows sake, bm always and in
falEbly as lesson to us from which
we are to learn somewhat; and
which, the somewhat once learned,
ceases to be the sonow.-Thomas
Carlyle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-27
RUSSIA NEAR CRISIS
Berlin Hears that Finances of en-
pre Cause Worry

Berlin, Aug. "a, (By Wireless to
Sayville. l.. I.,)-The Vossische Zeit-
ung publishes what purports te be
the stenographic report of secret
meeting OF the Finance Committee of
the Russian Imperial Council at
which the financial status of the en-
pire and the outlook were consider
ed, the Overseas News Agency says
today.
Count Kokowzew (V. N. Kokov-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-27
I'll CD TIT. SS.-$ .l:as 2
To the Tax Payers OF the Town OF
Bennington:

To the Tax Payers OF the Town Of
Bennington:
A Rate Bill OF the Town Taxes Of
1915 has been placed 10 my hands for
collection as follows: so cents on
the dollar for the Town Tax, 20 cents
on the dollar for the Town Highway
Tax, As cents on the dollar for the
Town District School Tax.
hereby demand payment Of said
taxes, and notify you that ] viii at
tend at the Bennington County Saw
ings Bank from 9 o'clock a. m. until
4 o'clock b. m.
There viii be discount OF 4 per
cent on Town tax il paid within 80
days.
c. II. DEWEY, Treasurer.
Bennington, VT, July is, 1915.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-07-15
lCoDyrieht. l11k oy obs = WOODY
SYNOPSIS.


Sanford Quest. master criminologist Of
the world. finds that in bringing to justice
Macdougal. the murderer Of Lord Ash
a ilfe-and-death struggle with mysteri-
Gus master criminal In a hidden hut In
Professor Ashleigh's garden he has seen
an ape skeleton and q living creature,
half monkey, half man. destroyed by fre
In his rooms have appeared black boxes
containing notes. signed by pair Of
armless hands. Laura and Lenora. his as
servant Of q double murder. The black
boxes continue to appear in uncanny
fashion. Craig, captured. escapes to Port
Said. Quest and his party follow. and be-
yond into the desert. They are captured
by Mongars, escape with Craig as their
captive, and turn him over to Inspector
French in San Francisco. he escapes in
q train wreck. outgenerals his pursuers,
and goes back to New York. where he
dies while Quest Ii attempting to hypno-
tie him into confession.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-07-15

Guest held W the papeftteSsy ell
read. The professors I'LL tsrE, were
carefully formed. his handwriting per.
fectly legible: -
YOU have been ! clsvst Spboasna,
Sanford Guest. but eVsh now you are
to be cheated. The wisdom 81 the ages
outrsachss yours. 6utFsa6hss Il and
trlumph0.
Quest looked up quickly.
What the devil does he mean?' he
muttered.
The professors arms shot sudden
ly above his head. Again that strange
animal look .convulsed his features.
He burst into loud, unnatural laugh.
Mean, you fool?" he cried, holding
out his wrist, which was slowly turn
ing black Poisoned! That is what
1t means!"
They all stared at him. Quest
seized the ink bottle, revealed the
false top and laid it down again with
Q little exclamation. Then, before
they could realize it the end came
The professor lay. orumpled-up
heap. upon the floor.
. = - ~.
Quest swung round In his chair -
French entered the room and held out
his left hand. -
Glad to see you, French. Help
| yourself to cigar"
Il don't know as want to smoke
this morning just at present, thank
you.'' French replied.
Nothing wrong, eh2"
"The fact of it is," French explained,
II should like . few words with Miss
Laura"
Quest laughed shortly.
"Why on earth couldn't you say
so?" he observed. Never knew you
bashful before, inspector. She's up in
the laboratory. I'll ring for someone
to show you the way
r. Quest touched the bell and his new
secretary entered almost at once.
Take Inspector French up into the
laboratory" Quest directed. See you
later. French"
"Yes-perhaps-I hope So" the In
spector replied nervously.
Quest watched him disappear with
O puzzled smile. Then he sat down
at his desk, drew a sheet of paper to.
wards him and began to write:
My Dear Inspector;
am taking this opportunity Of let.
ting yeu know that out Of difference TO
the wishes Of the woman hope soon
to marry, am abandoning the haz-
ardous and nerve-racklng profession
Of crlmlnology for safer and happier
career. You will have, therefore, to
find help elsewhere in the future.
With best wishes. Yours,
SANFORD QUEST.
He left the sheet Of paper upon the
desk and. ringing the bell, sent for
Lenora. She appeared in a few mo
ments and came over to his side.
What is it. Mr.. Quest?" she asked.
He gave her the letter without re-
mark. She read it through and, turn
ing slowly around, looked at him ex-
pectantly.
Flows that seem to your" he
asked, reaching out his hand for .
cigar. VI ea
very sensible, indeed" she replied.
''It's no sort OF life. this, for mar
ried man." Quest declared. "You
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-07-15

The Sound Of . Human Voice Seemed
70 Produce q Strange Effect
agree with me there, don't you. Len
ora?"
"Yes!" she admitted, little family.
The secretary entered the room.
helped Quest on with his coat and
handed him his hat.
TT you are quite ready, Lenora."
Ready" she exclaimed. Where
! are we going?"
Quest sighed. r.
Fancy having to explain all these
things!" he said. taking her arm. Il
Just want you to understand. Lenora.
that I've waited-quite long enough.
Parkins," he added, turning to his
secretary, "if anyone calls, Just say
that my wife and / win be back early
In the afternoon. And you'd better
step upstairs to the laboratory and
give my compliments to Inspector
French. and say that hope he and
Miss Laura win join US at Delmon-
Ico's for luncheon at one o'clock"
VERY good. sir" the man replied.
Lenora's face was suddenly trans
formed. She passed her arm through
Quests He stopped and kissed her
as he led her towards the door,
you understand now, don't you?"
he whispered. smiling down at her.
II think 50, she admitted. with .
little sigh Of content.
THE END.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-07-15

The Professor Sat There Like . Fig
= = So Wao Of Stone. 8
Craig has kept locked up all these
yearsFs ; ! ( &
I'VE have an read IT,. Quest re-
piled.
; 1T was forged" the professor de-
clared, firmly. forged By Craig. All
the years since ho has blackmailed
me. / have been his servant and his
tool. have been afraiA to speak. At
last / am free Of him. Thank qod!"
: Craig, otter an" French muttered.
Lenora stood . little apart with
faint frown upon her forehead.
She touched Quest on the shoulder.
"Mr. Quest" she murmured. The i
1yingi" s-s.a.s.s; .sz..ss -,
Quest turned his head. His lips
scarcely moved.
I what do you mean?" he Whispered.
sHe Is lying!" Lenora insisted. Il
tel you there's another creature
there, something We don't understand.
Let me bring the ectro-thought
,transference apparatus; let MS read
his mind. II am wrong. l will 50
down on my knees and beg for for
giveness.
Guest nodded. Lenora hastenS a II
the farther end 81 the room. lnat ched
the cloth from the instrument md
wheeled down the little mirroE With
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-07-15
wards There,s 90 algn 81 be proles-

- =
wards. There's no sign Of the profess
sor."
Quest pocketed the. diary.
You're perfectly certain that he
is not In this house Or anywhere upon
the premises?e e.,
Certain sure!" French replied. &
Quest shrugged his shoulders.
We'll we'd better get back" he
said.
They were on the point Of starting.
the chauffeur with his hand upon the
starting handle, French With the
steering wheel Of the police car al
ready In his hand. And then the little
party seemed suddenly turned to
stone. For q few breathless seconds
not one Of them moved. Out into the
clammy night air came the echoes Of
q hideous, inhuman, blood-curdIing
scream. Quest was the first to re-
cover himself He leaped from his
seat and rushed back across the emp
ty hall into the study, followed q lit
tie way behind by French and the
others. An unsupported panel door
which led into the garden stood slight
ly ajar. The professor, with his hand
on the back of chair. was staring
at the fireplace. shaking as though
with some horrible ague. his face dis
torted, his body curiously hunched
up. He seemed suddenly to have
dropped his humanity, to have fallen
back into the world Of some strange
creatures. He heard their footsteps.
but he did not turn his head. His
hands were stretched out In front
of him as though to keep away from
his sight some hateful object.
stop him!" he cried. Take him
away! It's Craig-his spirit! He
came to me in the garage. he followed
me through the grounds, he Knocked
ct me when / hid in the tree He's
there now, kneeling before the fire
place. Why can't / kill him! He
Ii coming! Stop him, someone!"
No one spoke or moved: no one, in
deed, had the power. Then at last
Quest found words.
There is no one in the room, pro-
eessor," he said, except u.s."
The sound Of a human voice seemed
to produce q strange effect. The pro-
lessor Strengthened himself. shook his
head, his hands dropped to his side.
CHASTITY pale, but his smile was once
more the smile of the amiable natu-
ralist
my friends" he said, forgive me.
am very old, and the events Of these
last few hours have unnerved me.
Forgive me-"
He CROPPED for moment and sank
into chair Quest fetched a decan-
ter and glass from the sideboard,
poured out some wine and held it to
his lips. The professor drank It Gag
erly.
my dear friend" he exclaimed.
you have saved me. ! have some
thing to tell you, something must tell
you ct once, but not here. ioathe
this place. Let me come with you
to your rooms"
"As you please" Quest answered,
calmly. ''
He gripped Quests arm. In silence
they passed from the room. in silence
they took their places once more
In the automobiles. in silence they
drove without . pause to Quests
rooms. The professor made his way
at once to his favoritO easy chair,
threw OF his overcoat and leaned
back.
Quest" he. pronounced, you are
the best friend / have in my life! It
is you who have rid me Of my great
burden. Tell me-help me- q little
with my~story-have you read that
page from the Medical Journal which
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TO ARRANGE poR
LADIES TOURNAMENT.

There viii be a meeting OF all The
ladies interested IN the tournament
at the clubhouse this morning at TO-
o'clock. az which time the proper han
dicans viii be fixed and IN order thai
this may be arranged, 1t viii be nea-
essary for each contestant to play
round and turn ii their score cards in
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children's Couens-Children' Colds
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us guaranteed Only CSC at your
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Colds Are C$,sr, HIo' eersous
Stop Possible Comp!ications

The disregard of a Gold has often
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system needs immediate attention.
Certainly Loss of Sleep is most Sc
rlous. 1t Is a warning given by Ma
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MUCH iNTERE ST
In MASQUE RALL..

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Girls circle Of 81 Marks church,
promises 10 be great success. Tile
king and queen win have control aud
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those in costume Hill be allowed uu
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FRESH ROE sHAD.

Fresh roe shall from the Altamaha
river every Wednesday. Friday and
Saturday mornings Phone me your
orders for advanced or immediate de-
livery. Prompt deliveries. w. A.
Stewart. lie Monk street. phone 7S7.
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The falHaaegt Is open 20 aH aay