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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
ASKS STATEMENTS OF AUSTRIA
Ambassador instructed to Obtain
Details of Ancona Sinking.

Washington, Nov 16.--Ambassa-
dor Pmfeld at Vienna was instructed
by cable today to ask the Austro,Hun
garian foreign Office for a statement
in detail OF the circumstances of the
torpedoing of the Italian liner Ancona
in the Mediterranean last week with
a loss of several American lives
This action was taken upon presen-
tatlon by the Austrian embassy here
to Secretary Lansing of a communi-
cation from the Vienna admiralty
stating an Austrian submarine sank
the Ancona, and asserting ample time
was afforded for the passengers and
crew to escape Until responsibility
fCr the action OF the submarine thus
was officially assumed, the American
government withheld formal inquiry.
Ambassador Penfeld was sent
what is known as an informal instruc-
ton to discuss the case orally with
authorities of the Austrian govern
ment to obtain details supplementary
to those transmitted by the embassy.
The undetermined points on which
the American government now seeks
Information are:
Did the submarine fire a warn
ing shot?
Did the submarine cease firing
when the Ancona came to stop?
How much time was given passen-
gers and crew to get into the life
boats?
What were the activities Of the sub
marine Will the ship was unloading
its passengers?
Was a torpedo fired while any of
the passengers were aboard?
The statement from the Austrian
embassy today is identical with that
sent by wireless Monday from Berlin
1t says the Ancona was shelled while
trying to escape. but that when she
stopped forty-minutes was allowed
for passengers and crew to get into
small boats, torpedo being fired on
~ when another ship appeared in re-
Spouse to a wireless from the An
coma,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

step out and let someone else oper-
ate" Clarence Darrow, the lawyer,
known as humanitarian, remarked:
"Chloroform unfit children. Show
them the same mercy that is shown
beasts that are no longer fit to i've
Mrs. Anna Bollinger the mother,
remained steadfast in her belief that
death was best for the little one. She
has three healthy children, and the
plight Of the condemned one is be-
lieyed to have been due to an attack
of typhoid fever which the mother
suffered recently.
The authorities took no further ac-
ton than to determine that no death
certificate should be issued until af-
ter an investigation by the coroner.
"lt is not heartless of me- Mrs.
Bollinger said, 81 love the little de-
formed one as love my three other
healthy children But the doctor
told me it would be, perhaps, an i'm
becile, criminal Lett 10 ltseH IL
has no chance to live. consented
to let nature take its course. No one
need think me an unnatural mother.
This haby, if allowed to live, would
be a burden TO itself It's life would
be barren, useless. It is one of Ma
hre's bIunders l am willing Mature
should correct its error in my babys
death ! am satisfied am doing
right"
DR. Haiselden said he was prepared
to face bitter criticism and defend his
course. Il have mo doubt shall be
called a murderer" he said. but the
infants death is Ia question between
me and my conscience"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
DEER HUNTER SHOT
BOY He NISIOOk
FOR RACCOON
JOhOseph fOuntainOf West Warren,
Mass. FatallyWOunded
OUNCE SLUG THROUGH HEAD
Victim, with TWO Companions, Rest
ing on Rock When Fired Upon
BY Hunter.

Springfield, Mass, Nov 1S-One
fatality marred the deer hunting on
the third day Of the open season yes
terday. Joseph Fountain, Is years
old, was killed by deer slug dis
charged from the gun of Wallace
Caldwell while both were hunting
about three miles west of West War
rem village at 4.30 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Joseph. with his father,
John w. Fountain, Police Inspector
William +. Rooney of Boston and
Arthur Howard of New Bedford had
been hunting all day and were about
to return home when the fatal acct
dent occurred.
They stopped for a rest and young
Fountain was sitting on rock be-
tween Rooney and Howard when Wal
lace Caldwell and Armory ]. Cross
man Jr., came out OF the woods in the
distance Beth raised their guns in
preparation for shot, but only Cald-
well fired Struck squarely in the
head by the bullet, Fountain fell over
into. the arms OF Inspector Rooney3
He lived about an hour
The body was brought to West
Warren where an examination disclos
ed the fact that the sMg had entered
the forehead just at the edge of the
hair and had come out through fhe
back of. the skull Later the 3flatten
ed slug was found in the sleeve of the
sweater of arthur Howard fwhp had
been sitting beside Fountain
Caldwell was placed under arrest
by officer Crimmins of Palmer and
taken to the latter town, He was com
pletely overcome last night as the re-
suit OF his fatal shot Neither he nor
his companion could explain why
they fired. Crossman however. said
that had seen many coons' sittingET
that they had seen many coons sit
ting near the rock where Fountain
had been during the past moonlight
nights. Disappointed at not having
secured any deer. they were on the
lookout when they sighted the dark
shadows in the gathering dusk
The dead boy was is years old He
was born in West Warren and had
always lived there.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
North Bennington Young People
Married at Baptist Church

| One of the most elaborate we'd
| dings which has taken place in North
Bennington recently was solemnized
in the First Baptist church at $50
Wednesday afternoon when Miss
Elsie Jane Millington became the
bride of Kenneth Herbert Dunham
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev c.. W. Turner. The church
was decorated for the occasion with
single ring service was used. The
bride was attended by Miss Ruth
Percy and the best man was Harold
Hawkins of South Shaftsbury. The
bridal party entered the church to
Lohengrin's wedding march, played
by Mrs. c. W. Turner preceded by
four ribbon girls, Miss Vera Mat
tison, Miss Helen Worthington, Miss
Edith Beagle and Miss Dorothy Tur-
ner, bearing broad pink ribbons and
making an aisle through which the
pastor entered with the ushers Ed
ward White and Tracy Kenyon. They
were followed by the bridesmaid
Miss Percy in pink crepe de chine
trimmed with white fur, carrying
pink roses, accompanied by Mr. Haw-
kins.
The bride wore white batiste with
long white veil caught with white
roses ard carried shower bouquet,
The ceremony was performed be-
meath bridal arch.
Following the ceremony relatives
and members of the bridal party at
tended a reception at the home OF the
bride where refreshments were serv-
ed in rooms decorated in evergreen
and white roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunham were recepi-
ents of many gifts including cut
glass, silver. linen and money Both
were educated in the village schools
and high school and are active in
church and social circles.
Following the reception they left
on short wedding trip to Boston,
following (which they will make their
home in North Bennington.
Many guests were present from out
of town. among them Frank Dunham
OF Northfield. Miss Genevieve Stock
we'll of Rutland, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Robertson of Cambridge, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Cannon of Hoosick
Falls, Charles Cole, Fred Cole, Jacob
Cole, and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas De
laney OF Arlington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
VETERANS GOING RAPIc'LY
Only 70 Now on the Roll at the Yer
mont Soldiers Home.


That the veterans Of the civil war
are rapidly approaching the day when
taps will be sounded for the last man
who wore the blue during the great
struggle is evidenced by the steady
but sure decline in the number regis
tered at the Vermont soldiers home
here.
At present the registration is only
20. 1t would be natural to conclude
that as the veterans pass on beyond
the span of three scores years and
ten and become afflicted with the in
firmities of advanced age that the
number who would seek admission
to the institution would increase
yearly. Undoubtedly more veterans
in proportion to the total number of
surviving Vermonters who enlisted in
the regiments raised in this state
have lately become inmates of the in
stitution than during the first few
years following the opening of the
home, but now vacancies are occur
ring so rapidly in the list of eligibles
that the home accommodations are
not likely to again be taxed as was
the case six years ago.
There was a registration of 116 vet
Grams at the home in December 1909.
There were 115 the following winter.
In 1911 the highest figures reached
were 112. Twelve months later there
were at one time 107 on the roll, but
in the past two years the number has
been steadily declining. All of the in
mates are in the middle 70's; some
are over 80. While the care they re-
ceiye and the vulgar life necessitat-
ed by the regulations will in many in
stances prolong the lives of inmates
the limit OF their stay is not far in
the future.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
BARN BURNED WEDNESDAY
Property on County Street Belonging
to c. 8. Hunt Destroyed.

An alarm was rung from box "a
about o'clock Wednesday morning
for a fire in a small barn owned by G..
B. Hunt and located in the rear of
Mr.. Hunts lot on County street.
The structure, which was worth be-
tween $500 and s7OO dollars was
completely destroyed Recently the
barn has been rented to some vege-
table and fruit peddlers and Mr..
Hunt had no personal property in the
building Mr. Hunt stated that there
was insurance Of about $500 on the
baru
1t is presumed that the fire was ac
cidentally started by tramps who
have been in the habit of sleeping in
the barn.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
SANG ACROSS CONTINENT
Distinction for Miss Georgine Avery
Weii-knoWn IN Bennington.

SNOf SiiC TNNS'J
WeIknown IN Bennington.
Miss Georgine Theo Avery, the
Troy contralto, who has visited fre-
quently in Bennington is receiving
congratulations from all parts of the
state regarding her singing over the
telephone from Troy to San Fran
cisco. distance of over S,400 miles,
Miss Avery is the first lady in the
world to sing across the continent.
At the meeting of the Rotarians in
Troy last Wednesday evening she
sang "The Rosary" by Nevin, and as
an encore Let Us Have Peace" by
Ernest Ball The officials at the
Panama-Pacific exposition wired
back that the record was the best yet
received. the tone quality being per-
feet. Miss Averys numerous friends
here are much pleased with her ar
tistic success.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
Secretary Daniels Seeks Controy Of
Warship Buildinu

Washington Nov. 1S.-Secretary
Daniels today announced that plan
was being considered for government
ownership of all branches of industry
engaged in the construction of Unit
ed States war vessels.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
MOTHER CONSENTS
TO DEF GIVE
~ss'RE'S DEATH
Physician IRefuSed Operation to
Save Little Ones Life
DOCTOR DEFENDS HIS ACTION
Conscience Would Not Permit Him
to Condemn Child to Life of
ImbeciIity.
DOCTOR DEFENDS HIS ACTION

Chicago, Nov 1S-Dr II. j. Haisel
den. who refused to perform an oper-
alton to prolong the life of the Boil
ing baby, a defective infant was to-
day exonorated of all criminal re-
sponsibility by the coroner's ply
scian.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
All men are Architects.

of their own lives, but it is a pity
there were no building inspectors for
those who failed TO include life in
suranee in their specifications. Ma
tional Life Ins. Co., of VT. (Mutuall
Earle S, Kinsley, General Agent,
Mead Building, Rutland, VT ADV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
HUGHES REFUSES

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Justice
Hughes today defined to permit his
name to be placed upon the primary
ballot in Nebraska for the president
ial nomination of the republican par
ty
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

Uog SALE OR RENT-The store formerly
L occupied by DR.. Solom IN. Main st. Build
Ing lot next east W. A. Wall, Man st. Two
houses on Dewey ST. Fine home, one minute
walk from Union st. on Booth Terrace. sew
erai oailding lots and farms. Single and dlu-
BILE houses for sale and to rent. Gen. InslI-
ance ARt. New York I4ife. II. ~ Williams, 5lC
Kim 81 Tel 13g- W. 23tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
WEATHER

For eastern New York and western
Vermont increase in cloudiness and
warmer tonight. Friday, rain and
warmer
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

EOR SALE Parm of III acres. located one
Il mile from Arlington Station, 80 acres
of meadow land, 90 acres of pasture, balance III
timber containing some good cheltnut. beech
aud birch timbsr. with abundance of cord wood
besides, moderu farm house WITH rooms. run
ning water in house. barn 40X45 with basement,
rlInnipg water 10 the barn, hen house. hog
houee and store house, good lot of bearing ap-
pie trees. Price $40. Nash Hutchins. E0tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

NOTICE-B -Babbitt's soap now contains es
~ much borax as any STANDARD norax goap
upon the market. Note the mild effect upon
TIE hands ana its eoltening power upon hard
water. Trade Marks are good from Babbitt's
Cleanser, rabbits ING soap Powder BabOitt's
Iye, Bao6itt,s Best III soap O., :; Bab6itts Napsha
several new Premiums at Willoughby's 's Sc and
i0c stores l4t21
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

FOR sALE-The property known as the Jo-
inst out OF tre village limits Property consists
Of one acre Of land. modern 10 room house. large
barn with room for TWO horses and stanehlpns
for two cows large wagon shed and never
failing sprii.x water n buildings. The land can
be divided into 20 d building lots is high and
dry, and the property wilt make good invest
nj mt on the money asked. Price on appnea-
tion. Mash & hutchins. 2lu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
BOTH SERB ARMIES
IN DESPERATE
CONDt| TION
Must Escape Into Montenegro and
Albania to Avoid Capture
BULGARS GATHERING MONASTlR
Collier Lusitania While Hurryina to
ers Receive Assistance From
Allies.

Amsterdam, Nov. 1S.-The situa-
tion of the Serbs is desperate today
Both the northern and southern arm
les are in danger of being captured
bodily. The best that can be hopel
for is that one army may be able to
escape into Montenegro and the 9th
er into Albania
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

FOR sALE-variety of Lathe and Paner
toole drills anu reamers, etc. Apply To- Eli
j. Tiffany 400 Gage ST. 7oh
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

London, Nov. 1S-The military as
well as the diplomatic situation OF
the Allies in the Balkans is disquiet-
ing, if not critical. The main Serb
ian army, under General Putnik,
which is operating in the north. is
now eucompassed on every side but
one, and being cut off on the south
by the Bulgarian advance beyond Tet
ovo, must depend upon the rough
roads through Montenegro and Alban-
ia for supplies from the sea.
In the south the Serbian position
is almost as bad. The success of the
Bulgarians fanking attack on Babuna
Pass and their advance from Veles
have prevented the hoped-for junction
of the Serbian and French forces.
This leaves the Serbians only two
lines of retreat, one in Albania, where
they may be harassed by unfriendly
tribes and the other across the Greek
border, where they are in danger Of
being disarmed and interned 1t is to
prevent the latter eventuality that
tlt IutGutt IOWtTS are putting lOTlll
every effort, and unquestionably this
matter has been discussed in Paris
by the British and French ministers,
Like Italy and France England
now demands that Greece shall eth
er join the allies or translate her ben
evolent neutrality toward the Entente
into clear declaration that she will
attempt to disarm neither the Serb
ians nor the allies should they be fore
ed back over her frontier, and that
she will afford further facilities for
the landing OF transport allied troops.
a delayed dispatch from Saloniki
says that in addition to the Bulgarian
column which turned the Serbian po.
sition at Babuna Pass. a second Bull
gar force is advancing on Kostovo
from Kalkendelen.
The Bulgarians. the dispatch also
says are reported to be withdrawing
from the Cerna River section, which
is held by the French. The French
report many desertions from the Bull
gar army.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

FOR SALE One four cylinder five psfsen7
ger 80 horse power Buick touring car in
first class conditiDu. VIII oe sold very cheap.
August c. Kelson, Old Bennington Garage,
Old Bennington. ou
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

EOR S SlLE--H rse y ars Old harness am
L carriage. Call az s55 County st. tlI6t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

NNANTED--Frcnoh and German converse
w tional groups starting. Room for two
or three m2re. Address b. V. H. care Ranrer
;OtG
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Now ard until after hoh, 81.
laurel wreaths laural rope, evergres "a rob>
evergreen wsest, ?, spruce and holy wreath
and .ChrIstmas tres. Graves covered with
I'm uce Orders deliveard orr hi Ued. Mrs -. >.
s,vrse North Branch st. Tel. 1881 oBtl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

C9oR sALE-Ten COWS about to freshtn
a Inqdire of r. IL. Purdy, Manchester, ".
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

yxTANTED-Pupil nurses a. the Taunton
w state Hospital Training School for Nur
ses. For particulsrs, address Or. Arthur
Hltf ~
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

WANTED-An experienced nurse wishes
w position caring for one or two children.
Address b. D., Banner office. 3!t6t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

EOR sAIE-About GOO feet new y in. gal
L vanizad iron pipe at 10 per eent under
wholesale prize. Lake SALISBURY Corporation
SALISBURY, VT. 9<Do
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

[YTANTED-Ex Experienced loopers and knit
w tiers on worsted half hose Good uay
steady work. Apply Bennington Hosiery CO.
32t5
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

V3oR RsArE-Adioining and formerly part
4 Of the Drohart property. modern Broom
house, about two acres Of land ana soou keL OF
outbui dings. This can be divided 70 give seven
extra building lois end have considerable land
2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

EoR sALE-A steinway upright piano
Address A. B. Banner Office SUto
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

Athens, Nov. 1S.-The Bulgars are
beating down the defence of the
Serbs before Monastir today. The
capture OF Prilep gave the Bulgars
an opening to the south tow
ard the Greek frontier. Small
bands of Serbs who are engaged in
rearguard fighting are hoping for as
sistance from the allies before Mon
astir falls,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

EOR SALE--Pigs, six weeks to four months
L old. Price s2D0 and up. tillmore Slade,
Bennington Falls. 9itf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

vFO RENT-Single eight-room house With
a bath. moderu improvements, on Conprtss
street. Inqu re OF ward Lyons. 29itzs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

AfQR sALE~ Modern house. 8 rooms, in iae
repair pszza, good cellar, aud large shed
in rear, toilet and lity water. Located min min
utes walk from Main ST. Price S1600-sl $3.50
cash. Nash y hutchns. 4tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

rENo RENT Tenement. Apply E. 5. Hsrris
N III Division st. 32tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

rE'O RENT-An apartment, 6roous ard bath
partl, heated, Corner Branch and MAIN
st. Inquire Mrs, Edward l.. Hart,sl9 Igin St.
s0J2i
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

ITO RENT-A six room tenement on Uuion
st Inquire of Mrs. 8. II. lockwood. $50
Union st. Tel 8l-W. 33tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

4 CLAIRVOYANT-M Madame Orye ta Morgan,
" ClarvoyanJ Medium and Mentalist, will
be at her apartments, liz Pleasant ST., ben
niugton, Vtc (up one tiight) daily from lQte >,
but will only see u limited number each day as
C enta. Gives advice on ali affairs of life, sucn
as love, couu ship, marriage, separations. di-
yorce, changes, journeys, sales, Wills pensions,
insurance, speculations, investments, etc. Ad-
vice SOC. l5tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

ETOR SALE One Hudson '33" Light Touring
Car with all eqripment an IN exec ttior
ally good condifion. Tnis cur s aH ytc choieo
used ear ard will be sold az d very low figure.
l.. W. will ms, The Bennington Garage. 9tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18
WANTED

XTANTED - Blacksmith for shoeing and
w general jobbng in country shop. g. E.
Lyman, beeket, Mass 3lt6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

ITO RENT Rooms, heated by hot water, el-
u ectr lights and bath. Mrs j. L. Reming
ton, 4G9 Hillside st. l5t2jt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

TO RENT-O One double and two single onice
n or stores with all modern Improvement
II the new Harte Block on Main st. 9j,f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

ITO KENT Furnished rooms With heat, cleo
u trio lights and bath. Board If desired ms
North ST., ups. airs SOtl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

'p'u RENT-Sx room tenement on Elm 81
n Apply to William J. Meagher 0btf
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mo RENT--Eight roo tenement, 315 7 cas-.
L ant street. Apply TO j, George Hudgtns'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

ITO RENT Single s room house " ith mod
ern improvements Apply to Mrs. Geo.
E, Donneily, ll619 Union ST. Tel. 46!-W. Sjti
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

rE,O RENT Fully equipped machine shop
connected wi IN Ideal Tour Garage Car
penter and blacksmith shop, stores, offices and
tensments. Geo. NJ. Hawke. 435 Main St Stt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

ITO RENT-Two houses on Silver ST., with
ali modern improvements. Apply to
Melissa II. Mason, 20i South ot. l4tf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-18

ITO RENTHouse oa River street. at corner
n of Mill. Apply to P. Brazell. 33t6S
The Colorado statesman., 1915-03-06
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