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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-11-25
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-11-25
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-11-25

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
HOLIDAY TRADE IN
BENNING GTON IS
Missing
Nearly All Are Employed and Pros
poets Are Fine
NOT DUE TO WAR ORDERS
Present Prosperity of the Town
More Striking Than at Any PreVi-
Gus Time in Three Years

There are more men now being en-
ployed in local industries than at any
time in the FIVE past Christmas sea
sons, according to the statement of
local factory owner yesterday
There are very few able-bodied
men that can work and are willing to
work. who are at present out Of EN-
ployment
A strange feature of this condition
Is that Bennington is not relying on
its prosperity very heavily on war
orders. There are a few scattering
war orders being filed here. but
mostly indirectly, that is machine
parts and machinery shipped to 9th
er cities for the making Of war ma
terialr.
Bennington people lately returned
from visiting in Pittsfeld claim that
city, which contains one of the larg-
est plants in the country owned by
corporation engaged in manufacture
of munitions and accessories, has the
greatest attack of business blues" of
any community hereabout.
Christmas in Bennington will be
celebrated royalty and the prosperity
is apparently sound and not depend
ing ON the frail foundation of busi-
ness boom the result of talk or war
An Illustration Of this comes in the
release OF several men who have
been working on outdoor construc
ton work during the fall for the
Power Construction company Nearly
all of them had, it is reported, found
positions within IS hours after being
Laid Of
The banks are about to disburse
the Christmas club money and while
the actual amount is not yet made
public, it is safe to say that there
VIII be more meney in circulation in
Bennington this year than ever be-
fore.
Tho storekeepers. almost without
exception, are loud in their prosper
ity talk as the volume OF business
during the fall has passed beyond the
totals Of year ago Travelling men
also are unanimous in claiming that
Bennington's business from the sales
they make in this vicinity is beyond
other Vermont towns in proportion to
population.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
nee Men Realize That to be Woman Is Terrible Experience

threatens, it has been concentrated
around Saloniki and along the routes
that would be followed should the
Franco-British and Serbian troops
have to retreat from Gbevseli and
Monastif
The situation in Saloniki last Sun
day, Nov. 21, became so critical ow-
ing to certain military movements
made during the day by the Greeks
that it was suspected the Greeks
were preparing to attack us that
same night. Our feet in the port
cleared for action. All steamers
Long the quays and docks were or
dered to leave, and constant watch
was kept up throughout the night
from various points in the city. For
tunately, nothing happened, either
because the steps taken by the fleet
became known to the Greeks or be-
cause no harm was really intended.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
.C.P. OATMANI NOT
INDICTED BY THE
GRAND JORya
Report Says That Indictment Fail
ed By Single Vote
GRAND JURY IS DISCHARGED
Failure to indict VIII Not Stop Civil
Suit Against Mr.. oatman For
Damages.

While no official information can
be secured to that effect it is gener-.
ally understood that Charles P. Oat-
man OF this village was not indicted
on a criminal charge for the shooting
of Walter Hollister, the l6-year-oid
boy who received a charge OF peas in
the face while stealing grapes from
the Oatman garden early in Septem-
ber The peas destroyed both of the
boys eyes.
The grand jury, which went into
session Wednesday forenoon was dis
charged Thursday after reporting
four bills found and one not found
From admissions made by members
of the grand jury it is understood
that the bill mot found" was in the
case of Mr.. Oatman. 1t is also I'M
derstood that he escaped indictment
by a single vote. The grand jury is
composed Of Is members and two
thirds vote is required to secure an
indictment. Eleven are alleged to
have voted for an Indictment and
nine against it,
Failure to return an Indictment is
not likely to materially change the
status of civil suit brought against
Mr.. 0atinan by the injured boys rel
atives. Even had an indictment been
returned it is probable that the civil
suit would be heard before the prose
cution by the state.
The evidence in the case OF John
Kinney VS.. Thomas Austin, suit
brought to recover for alleged dam
ages to crops by sheep, was complet-
ed this forenoon and one OF the ar
gunents was made.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
VILLAGE BURNED
POWDER MILLS
ARE SAVED
Du P6,&,,.s ~der COnpany's Boom
CI55ssa>>' >>'reinia
FIRE CAUGHT IN RESTAURANT
Loss Is Estimated at over TWO Mil
lions and Thousands of People
Are Homeless.

Norfolk Va. Dec 10-Hopewell,
the boom town of 25,00O, near Peters
burg, Va, founded by the Du Pont
powder company, virtually was de-
stroyed by fire late yesterday At
p. m. the flames still were uncon-
troled, but it was said there was lit
tie left to burn in the town, and the
companys powder mill, some dis
tance away, was not believed to be in
DANGER The blaze started in a res
taurant The financial loss is esti-
mated roughly at $SO00,000 and
thosuands Of homeless families last
night were taken TO Richmond and
Petersburg on special trains
Nearly every building in the town,
which had sprung up with rapidity
suggestive OF the western mining set
Elements OF the COS, was made of
wood A high wind aided the spread
of the flames and within a few
minutes after they were discovered
several blocks were on fire Fire
men who were rushed from Rich
mond and Petersburg were powerless
to cheek the conhagration
Six companies OF state troops were
sent 10 prevent riotins and looting
among the frantic laborers and their
families One Negro caught lootlng
was lynehed No other life was lost
as a resUlt of the fire, according to
reports rcachng Petersburg Last
night stn more troops were sent to
the stricken town and reports indi
Gated that the military authorities
had the situation well in hand
Il Petersburg militia company last
night was placed in the downtown
section Of Petersburg to aid in pre-
serving order among the thousands
pouring in from the bnrued t6wn All
saloons in Petersburg were closed al
o'clock The Petersburg city conn
ell held a special session to plan re-
lief measures and the city's churches
were opened as sleeping places for
the homeless.
The fire started at 1,45 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon The alarm was
given by.Adam Drum, boy, who saw
smoke coming from the roof Of
three-story restaurant building. He
rushed into the building and rescued
a baby with which he leaped into a
blanket held by the crowd below
The boy then entered the building
next door and brought ont second
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
BOYS CLUB ORGANIZED
Clearing House for Y. M. C. A. Jun
ior Activities.

| Clearing House for Y. M. c. A. Jun
ior Activities.
On Tuesday evening OF this week
the Junior members of the Y. NJ C..
A. held supper, which was followed
by the organization Of a club the OBJ
iect OF which is TO give more definite
ness TO the activities OF the boys,
simply by designating committees,
social, membership religious. physi-
cal, etc, and assigning to each their
respective duties.
Twenty-Five Junior members were
present and each stated his desire to
become a charter member OF the
club The election OF officers was
then held, and George Spargo was
chosen for president; Paul G. Howe
vice president; Calvin f. Moore, secre
tary and Robert Hart, treasurer. The
officers will meet tomorrow morning
following the gymnasium class. to
draw UP a constitution and bylaws
to submit for discussion at the next
regular meeting, which win fall on
Monday nights hereafter.
A committee OF three from the
Ladies Auxiliary had charge of the
supper, with Mrs. r. l.. Bottum act
ing as chairman They present
ed the boys with the re-
past, bur at subsequent meetings,
Of which a like supper will be not
the least interesting part, members
viii pay Toe each toward the cost
The Auxiliary win assign three ladies
each week. so as 70 distribute the
work Mrs. Arthur J Holden viii act
os chairman of the supper committee
next Monday night.
It Is planned to siye Monday after
noon and early evening to the boys
Their gymnasium class viii come
rom four 20 fiye-thirty From that
they win go direct to the dining room
at six o'clock. After supper the
president viii call a business meet.
ing Of all present This will be fol
lowed by short characterbuilding
talk by some older person and the
Scouts viii meet finally
1t will be the duty of the boys soc.
ial committee to formulate rules
with the consent OF all. for the con
duct of their game room. and to en-
force them to see that game mater
ial is properly handled, lights are
economical, waste paper put where
it belongs, etc This will require
a boy on duty after school each after
noon. The membership committee
will have in charge the interesting of
new boys The religious work com
mttee will provide speakers. The
athletic activities of the boys will 90
through the physical committee. Ad-
ditional COMMITTEES will be designat-
ed if needed
The club is not "one thing more"
added to the busy day of the average
boy, but an orderly and purposeful
arrangement Of a few things which
he is already doing Neither is it
something new but successful
feature in mozt thriving associations,
fairly bristling- with possibilities Of
times good and profitable.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
Excel Men the Which Comes Experience Mer

infant. Mothers and fathers with in
fants in their arms fed from the
frame buildings that were hurriedly
thrown together during the summer
TO accommodate the Du Pont en-
ployes, and several were injured.
Despite the place OF origin of the
fire, there were persistent reports
last night that ii had been started
by an incendiary, who might have
been the accomplice of an empIoye Of
the Du Pont factory arrested We'd
nesday night officials OF the pow
der company refused to discuss the
mcendiary theory or the arrest, but
it was said the man in custody had
aroused the suspicion of the private
police force, which for months has
kept a close patrol about the plant
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
TAFT FOR WILSON PLAN
Former President Stands Between
Bryan and Roosevelt.


Importance of the United States as
world power and the necessity for
preparedness for defense were emp
hasized by William H. Taft in an ad-
dress in Chicago yesterday before the
Chicago association of commerce.
While there Mr.. Taft denied a report
that he was supporting Blihu Root
for the republican nomination for
president. 81 said that believed
Mr.. Root to be the best equipped
man in the country for president"
said Mr. Taft. Il did not mean to
convey the impression that ! was
working for his nomination" The
former president declared in favor of
President Wilson's preparedness plan
Continuing his address, he said:
Il differ with Mr.. Bryan and Mr.,
Roosevelt on the question of pre-
pared. MIR Bryan is opposed to all
preparedness. He says we can get
an army of 100000 men between
sunrise and sunset. | think he is
wrong. Mr. Roosevelt characterizes
those of us who favor the league of
peace as men who are prattling'
about It, He says we need a great
standing army. The truth is when
Roosevelt gets talking about warhke
matters he comes up as Mars does
over the horizon, red in color, and we
must take his statements with that
in view. On the whole favor Presi-
dent Wilson's plan for preparedness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
French cruiser.

IItuCu CRUISER.
Both vessels hy the American flag.
Karl Schaade. steward, was taken
OF the Carolina the message stated,
and four firemen had been removed.
London Dec s.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Saloniki correspondent, in a
dispatch sent by mail in order to
avoid the Greek censorship, gives in
stances OF veiled hostility on the
part of the Greeks at Salonik tow
ard tho Allies.
He says that no sooner had the
first contingent of troops landed
than the prices of all commodities
doubled and tripled The highest
tariff was applied for the transporta-
tion OF munitions and supplies aug
mented by super-taX of per cent
The full passenger rate was exacted
for each soldier, plus n 1-2 per
cent. super-tariff. The State Director
of Railways insisted that the cost OF
each train should be paid in gold be
fore it left Saloniki.
If allied officers rented house the
| military authorities stepped in and
annulled the contract, claiming that
the house was needed for the State
The same thing was done as regards
| horses, carts, etc.
"Karaburun fort at the entrance
of the Bay of Saloniki, has been Sc
cretly strengthened defense works
constructed and heavy guns mount
ed" the correspondent continues
"The presence of submarine mines
has been discovered stored as i
ready TO be launched at the mouth o.
the Vardar River. Trenches anc
barbed wire defenses have been con
! structed on the heights above Saloni
| l1i turned toward the direction of ouI
camps. Even artillery has beer
mounted on these heights with The
muzzles turned in our direction II
stead of concentrating the modified
Greek army along their eastern front
ier, where the Bulgarian danger
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
Neoessitx is the mother

of invention. and so life insurance
was invented to safeguard the neces-
saries for the man who, insures and
lives to old age, while guaranteeing
the same service for his family If
ne does not live National Life Ins.
Co. of VT. (Mutual) Earle S. Kin
sley. General Agent, Mead Building,
Rutland. Vt Adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
INTERESTING EXHIBITS
To Be Shown at the FortnightIy
Tomorrow.

To Be Shown at the Fortnightly
Tomorrow.
The Fortnightly exhibit of the Arts
and Crafts committee 81 the Congre-
gational chapel tomorrow afternoon
win include some very interesting
features, not only from local hand
craft, and samples OF the splendid
work being done by our boys and
girls in the High school, but also ar
ticles from distant parts OF the state.
The most unique feature Of the eX-
hibit is that loaned by group Of
ladies in ST. Adams and Isle la Motto,
showing beautiful samples of hand
weaving from original designs, color
ed with vegetable dyes made by
themselves, skeins of linen thread
oolored with these wonderful dyes,
and both filet and crocheted laces
in original designs and after old Eng
lish patterns. This work is truly ar
tistic and a wonderful example OF
what can be done with materials
within the reach of all.
The program also includes music
by Abe Noveck, violinist, accompani-
ed by Duane Bassett and old English
carols to be sung by Mrs. L. H. Ross,
Mrs. j. NJ. Ayers, Mrs. H. w Tirrell
and Mrs. w. J Meagher.
A Christmas tea will close the af-
ternoon arranged by Mrs. Arthur E.
Hollister and Miss Florence Wal
bridge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

EOR sABE- Farm and wood land; good six
room house ard barn; 50 acres Cf tiiabe
land; balance wood and and Pasture land; S0D
acres in all; running water la house and taru;
sew, raj never-fslinT springs OF pure water On
tbi. farm very desirable property and lc-
cation for a bun xslow proposition, az there is
tjmoer IN ugh 10 buiid several buildings; To-
Gated mues from Bennington post oiHce.
Price 1880 si00J can be left on pro erty
Mash s, Auichins. 4Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

EoR SALE See us tefore January lSt, re.
/ garding fhe nome place of JOS, pm Drohat
l9cateu on Ounham Ave, just step from The
vuiage limits property consists OF ! acre oi
good laul, hat can Re cut up INTO rec g9ou
building Jts and sill ave enough 20 go win
nome property. modern Q T o. M nuLse, in excel
lent epair. good barn, wagon she'd line varHty
of fruit good water in lact one of tie he ST pa
gains ia Bennington TODAY, tais property mus
lie sold before January ist to settle the estate.
price is very reasonable, POSSESSION gwen ~
once Nasb ~ iiutobin5 4iti
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

FOR sALE-Tbe two houses formerly own
q eddy Frank Edgerton on Dewey S.; lwo
dt uhe h uses on Pleasant 81, store on Main
ST., coed location Tor business, Apartment over
store. building lots. farm sever ! single and
double houses fer sale or rent Rent collected
pronerty cared for. Gen. ms. Agt., n, Lie,
Ii. n. Williams, tel. 139-W 5st
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair and continued cold to-
night Saturday increase in cloudi-
ness and warmer probably snow
toward night,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

Wanted Men to learn to drive and
repair automobiles and be prepared
to fill vacancies at good salaries.
Write for special offer. Maine Auto
Company, 779 Forest Ave, Portland,
Maine. 5Ot25*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

YoR sAI,F-Tfe home property of Harry
L and Adellne Daley located On Rianeu St,
Only a st0rt distance from Hain 81 trolley,
house has ooms, all modern mDrONmc U 10.
n.uding heat. ard Is in the best of repair, lot
bos ~ intage on eranch st. of 65 t., and deptH
OF l45 #. with eXtra.ouidlng lot on Gage ~. e2-
tension barn. good garden variety 81 nut
nee IN yu ana shade This s very desirable
h lme property; can he bought very reaAonaui :
If sold before JdnaArv lst, Tor price aud luu
information see, Nash & Hutchins idt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

FOR SALE-a Smith Premier Typewriter
No. 5 with Tabuating Attachme It, Long
used. The Price is SIS. W. a. Root, i2l South
st. 52u
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

TOR SALE l0horses. We JUST arrived Dec
3, end have 40 60 select iiom. Y pairs @Qo
to s5Oj. bal. llo1 to 5000. sing.es 200 to li09
Several paiFs OF mares in lor Az Iice stpot, i,
heqlthy and ready 10 ork - few seconds
no 10 1880 darn gray mare 6, go hoe roader
aud ali guited saGdler. Another load III 2
SyeesE 4 / horses warranted ~ repIes sented
Guilford a wood Il rise Co., f. J. Wood pr1p
Shgburne FANS, Mass. 4ftz
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

FOR SALE Sideboard and combination
writing desk in excellent condition also
boy auto truck Can at 50} Gage st. tOt6t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

FOR sALE-A pair of oxen Good Ones.
Very handy in yoke. II. Mere Bottum.
Shafl shury, VI. lStlN
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
FOR SALE

FoR SALE OR RENT Ferrets Inquire lol 1,2
Gage st 63td+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
REWARD

4 OST "A small black purse inthe entrarce to
NJ or in Ilarte ThentIe, Finder pha'e ,
turn TO Banner Office and receive reward 6+2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

RToTICE-A pretty box improves The ap-
Nv pedr4nce re you Chri tmas gifts. A
hnndsome lne of plain ard fancy boxes now
on rule iu our show room. We make any spec
nj size box 20 order. Bennington pAper Box
factory 705 Main st. 4stl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

g. or sALE-4O yesrlins hens, hAlf White
WYahd 70 aud haf Bh de Island Red E.
Nj. Phlpott, Tel 1872 49'bf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

FOR sALE-25 pairs OF broiler3. L. c, -9olt
ON, school st. OH
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

For sale:-oak dining table at 5o7
Main street. 5Ot6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

EoRsAzE Don't pny rent; Sl5.01 per nor th
L FIR 70 Years with interst, AMOUNTS 10
81 79i 70 Ray q lot and save this I cau sell
you a building lot on Main ST.. Gra ST &tm
st., Weeks ST.. be Sey St. Putnfm s.. wash
ington st. Mex uley st, Dunhau 81, I'VE eit
St!. Convent st, Monument Ave, ana sew IA
new streets Geo H. Dewey, ARt. SSH
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

FOR sALEs-Nodern house, rooms, in 70
repair, piszza, good cellar, ard large ehed
IN rear. toilet and city wafer, Located min
utes walk from Main 81. Price slb60- slQ50
cash. Nash y Butchins. 4Lf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

For Sale:-A fire and burglar proof
safe cost $500, If taken at once viii
sell for $50. Apply DR.. D. A. Gleason,
North Bennington Tel 39S-M 5Ot6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

EoR SALE One eight room house Arlington
W. Inquire of j. A, Culinon, 81 Baxter
St, Rutland, Vt. 4h9'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

EoR SALE-Two year old colt. ming three
a Ia May Good siz3 anu well bred. ne'6
Livery Stable, K yer street. 4StBF
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

e.,oR sALE-A arst class deltRl ofice all
9 equipped doing tine business IN one Of the
largest cities in Vermont. Address Dental,
Banner Office. 42l25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

cor sALE-v Variety Of Lathe and Planer
= touis drills ana reamers, etc. Apply to Eii
j. Tiffany 400 Gage st. 10f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

Notice Family, moving out of
town, has paid $2S1.OO on a $4,000
Upright Grand piano. You pay bal
ance $119.OO and it is yours. The
Gibbs Piano Co., 71-73 Main St,
Springfield, Mass. 80 years one loca-
tion. 5Otl2"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

EOEGAI ard until after holidays
laurel wreaths aural rope, evergTeea rope.
evergreen wTeati +, spruce and boly wrcathi
and Chustm4s tres. Graves covered Win
sprilce. ORDERS deAveerd OF, ,sh 1ued. Mrs. z. s
Morse, North Brapc st. Tei. isp-J 50ft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

" OK SALT--A customer has left With US
Ford Touring car in need of some over
hauling whic. he deslres us TO oil for him Just
rs Il s. a very w price will be accepted.
The Remington Garage, &. W. williams. i4.f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

EoR sALF- Brollerp, dressed, st21a pair );
alive, from 75c TO $40 pair Drop card
to Franz Cassano Lyons Dist. Iel 25E-M
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10

8 OR sALE-O1e 1915 Ford Touring clr
4 equipped with shock absorbers, Ut low
price. bennington Garage, Il, ". williams
4Uf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-10
70 nxmy

To RENT Tenement. Apply E. 5. Harris,
T. l2l Division st. 22tf