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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
JAP PANESE GRAB OF
CHINA PUSHED
FORWARD
China Must Yield All Within the
Next Two Days
MAY APPEAL To AMERICA
China in No Position to Resist the
Expressions of Japan and Faces
Revolution at Home.
MAY APPEAL TO AMERICA

Peking, May 6.-The Japanese
Minister received from Toxic by
cable this afternoon the terms of an
ultimatum to be presented to the
Chinese Government. This will be
communicated on Friday before 3 p
m, although no conference has been
held since Saturday. Pourparlers
have been proceeding between the
Foreign Onioe and the japanese Le-
CATION, the latter having intimated
readiness to lend its good Offices in
transmitting any overtures the Chin
ese Government desired to make.
Today the Vice Minister visited
the Japanese Legation and intimated
that China was ready to concede the
Japanese demand for joint farming
and manufacturing enterprises in
Mongolia and also the following:
That disputes in Manchuria concern
ing Japanese settlers be tried in
japanese courts; that Japan take
over the treaty rights in Shantung
enjoyed by Germany; that Japanese
might build schools churches, and
hospitals on land leased from
Chinese, and that Japan might fl
nance and construct the Nan Chang
Chaochow-Fu railway provided Great
Britain would approve
When the demands were first pre-
sented, China, while denying that
Japan had any justice in seeking to
impose them, agreed to discuss them
from the point of view of friendly
neighborly relations. AS result Of
the conferences. China has conceded
practically all the demands which
Japan had communicated to the pow
ers as seeking
Japan. however, insisted on the ac-
ceptance of the demands in toto,
and the Chinese made further conces
sions, but again refused those when
she deemed to affect her sovereign.
ty. g
Foreign opinion throughout China
is antagonistic to the japanese atti-
tude. Should the demands be as
sented to it is the general opinion
that the door viii be closed in China,
and similarly in Mancuhria, to the de
triment of American trade.
1t is evident that Japan has con
templated war, as Japanese subjects
have been called in from outlying
portions of China and there has
been a big exodus of Japanese from
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
TELEPHONE RECEPTION
Employees of Local Exchange Kept
Open House Thursday.

1t was open house for two hours
hours in the evening at the Benning
ton telephone exchange, the occasion
of the annual reception inaugurated
by the big company for the purpose
of bringing its customers in closer
touch with the operation of the ex
changes.
There was not so large a number
of visitors at the exchange in the af-
ternoon as was the case a year ago
but in the evening the subscribers
and other persons who have occas'
ion to use the telephone and were
therefore interested in the exchange
were on hand in good numbers.
Arrangements had been made
whereby extra operators were at
liberty to explain the workings of
the long switchboard, to many the
most interesting feature of an eX-
change. and every effort was made
to demonstrate to the visitors how
calls were received and connections
made TO carry out the continuous con
versation that flows over the wires.
That the employees of the Benning-
ton exchange and the subscribers
are on excellent terms was plainly
evidenced by the floral decorations
both in the main office and in the
operators rest rooms, all OF which
were sent as acknowledgements of
the existing friendly relations which
vate between the parties on the two
ends of the wires
The interest manifested by the
visitors showed in an extraordinary
way the strong position which the To-
cal exchange holds in Bennington.
Manager w L. Bissell, ever since he
took charge of the office, hasNnot on
ly endeavored to give the public the
best possible service but he has
worked early and late to smooth
away the numerous irritations thai
have always been supposed to be
necessary adjunct of the telephone
business. That he has succeeded es-
pecially in the latter particular is
evident by the interest that is
shown on the annual reception days
OF the exchange. In this campaign
he is at present being assisted in
the main Office by Mrs. Bissell. a
corps of carefully trained operators,
numbering IA, under Miss Mary But
Ter and an efficient staff in the test
room.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
Best Laxative
For Children

When your baby is cross an.
fretful, instead of the happy laugh.
ing little dear you are accustomed
to, in all probability the digestion
has become deranged and the bow
els need attention. Give it mild
laxative, dispe the irritability and
bring back the happy content OF
babyhood
The very best laxative for chill
dren is Or. Caldwelrs Syrup Pep
sin, because it contains no opiate or
narcotic drng, is pleasant tasting
and acts gently, but surely, without
gripping or other distress. Drug
gists sell DR.. Caldwel's Syrup Pep
sin at fifty cents and one dollar a
bottle. For free trial bottle write
to Dr. w 3. Caldwell, 452 Washing
ton ST., Monticello, Ills.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
QUlM BY-LILLlE
Wedding Thursday Evening at Home
of Frank Lille.

Wedding Thursday Evening at Home
of Frank Lille.
A pretty home wedding took place
last evening at the home of Frank A.
Lille On the East Pownal ROAD when
his Oldest daughter Lucy May wa>
married to John Thorn Quimby of
the same locality The wedding was
solemnized by Rev w. f. Meyer of
the Baptist church here, and was at
tended by a large number of guests
both from the neighborhood and
from adjoining states. A brother of
the bride, Everett Lille acted as
best man. and sister of the bride,
Julia Lille was bridesmaid
The wedding march was played by
Miss Ida Green, cousin of the bride
The decorations we're of wild cherry
blossoms, feature of which was
large bell shaped boquet of the same
blossoms suspended from the ceiling
above where the wedding party
stood. The large number of gifts At
tested the popularity of the bride
who is most highly respected by
host of acquaintances. The groom is
a young man of steady habits who il
occupied on the farm with his father,
John Quimby, Sr. The young couple
left last night for New York city and
after their return expect to live on
the East Pownal road where they
will enjoy the we'll wishes of the en-.
tire neighborhood.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
SPECIAL SERVICE OF MUSIC
Madame Ravi-Brooks Soloist at Con-
gregationaI Church Sunday Night.

Madame Ravi-Brooks Soloist at Con-
gregationa Church Sunday Night.
The Second Congregational church
will have a special musical service
next Sunday evening, with Madam
Ravi Brooks of Manchester as the
soloist. Mrs Brooks will sing the fol
lowing selections:
l. "The Lord is Risen tfrom the
Light of the World) by Sullivan.
II. Spirit of God, Descend Upon
My Heart" by Neidlinger.
Ill Behold, the Master Passeth
By by Hammond.
". only Little Way by Mar
tin
The regular quartette choir will
render the anthem, "Grieve not the
Holy Spirit of Cod by Stanick
The pastor of the church. Rev G.
S. Mills, will give a brief address.
The public is cordially invited.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
LYON PAID BARNES
YEARLY SALARY
Of $4,000
Evidence Produced in Libel Suit
at Syracuse
LATER SALARY WAS ASSIGNEE
Books of Company in Court to Show
Workings of Albany Print
ing Ring.
LATER SALARY WAS ASSIGNED

Syracuse n Y. May 6.-Out OF a
bewildering mass of figures and docu,
ments counsel for Theodore Roose-
welt, who is being sued by William
Barnes, Jr., for alleged libel, In the
Supreme Court here, produced evil
dence today tending to show that Mr..
Barnes had a close-working arrange
ment with the so-called Albany print-
ing ring, and that it netted him big
profits.
1t was shown that before Mr.
Barnes became q stakeholder of the
j. b. Lyon Company which obtained
many contracts for legislative print
ing, he had been in the pay OF James
B. Lyon and had received a salary
of $4,000 year for two years.
The salary evidence had all the ef-
feet of a sudden bomb explosion in
the Barnes camp. 1t was hidden
away in the yoluminous records of
the private accounts of The Albany
Journal Company of which Mr..
Barnes is President and General Man
ager and included the minutes OF the
directors meetings.
Mr.. Bowers had an expert account
ant 80 over the records and when
Justice Andrews allowed them in evil
dence Mr. Bowers brought TO light
the fact that at a meeting of the
Trustees of The Journal Company.
held on Feb. IA, 1900, a resolution
was passed accepting the offer OF Mr..
Barnes to assign to the company his
salary claim against Mr.. Lyon. AS
the resolution was read to the jury
Mr. Barnes shifted uncomfortable in
his seat.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

the city into CONSERVATION, but the
later word that the passengers and
crew are saved has relieved the situ-
alton somewhat though it is feared
that some lives will be lost in trans
ferring them to the shore.
The belief here is that the ship
was sunk by torpedo as it is not
thought possible that an Internal
machine big enough to destroy the
Lusitania could have been smugged
on board as every bit of freight and
baggage was scrutinized to guard
against such an effort
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

,-un sALE-The WOrtnlngton nom, stead
L In North Bennington, VT, consisting oil
story hollse porch across entire front ana part
of each side, hot alr furnace, kewanee water
system, bath room end acetyline gas piant
Large, roomy barn. sdtable for garage, cement
walks, nice lawn, gravel driveways; also gar
den. Lot has frontage OF over leo feet. An
ideal place for anyone desiing hor5e with all
modern improvements. Will be sold reiisona
good condition one top buggy and set OF har-
ness in iirst-class condition. Inquire OF K. A.
Jones, First National Bank, or of Mrs; W. h.
othngton, on premises, North Bennington,
VT ebtt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
NORTH BENNINGTON

Mothers Day will be observed Sun
day at the North Bennington Baptist
church and very cordial invitation
is extended TO the mothers of the
parish to be present with their chill
dren. We would be glad to have our
Bible school largely represented at
the morning service.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

Peking in the last few days. The
Chinese press unanimously urges the
Government to remain firm, as fur
ther concessions would endanger ma
tional existence, and the position
could not be made worse by fighting.
Should hostilities begin, the first
point OF attack will probably be Muk-
den, where 10000 Chinese troops are
stationed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
A Hard Cold

due to a sudden change in the weath-
er, exposure, or any cause, If neglect
ed, may lead to serious lung troubles.
Keep Downs Elixir in the medicine
cupboard, and take before tae cold
develops into pneumonia. or con-
sumption becomes seated. Sold
everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

EOR SALE-One large two family house with
oath room and modern improvements.
One small two family hou e with electric llg1ts
and modern improvements, one new larEe
TN ee family house with bath rooms, electric
lights and modern improvements. Three new
houses, have all hard wood floors, aud are cen
trally located, three minutes WAX 10 tne
Main street will sell this property cheap.
For price call or write Mr.. aud Mrs. f. NJ pad-
dock Elm At Rennington, VT 67t6f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

Tor sAIE-Farm of 100 acres, about 40acres
fiIlaule. balance pasture and wood land.
New room house, large barn with basement
ana siio. running water near honse and ia barn
vnrd- also I'm pasture. This farm is nicely ioca-
ted on good road two miles from bennington,
keeps 10 cows and team. Nice place for pnul-
try, small fruit and vegetables. Price $500.
Nash Il Hutchins. bstf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont rain tonight. Saturday un-
settled. probably local rains south
and central portions. Cooler west
portion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

Cork, Ireland, May 1.-THE big
Cunarder Lusitania sailing from New
York last Saturday and bound for
Liverpool was either torpedoed or
blown up by an internal machine on
board Is miles south of the Irish
coast at 230 this afternoon.
The 1400 passengers on board,
largely Americans, are all saved un-
less some lives have been lost in
transferring them in small boats
from the ship to the shore.
Whether the Lusitania sank or is
still afoat is not clear, but the worn.
ing of the wireless calls for help in
dicated that she was sinking.
The point where the Lusitania was
destroyed is nearly direct south
from Old Head and Kinsale which
are at the mouth of Cork bay The
ordinary line for the Cunard ships is
within sight of the Irish coast, but on
this trip the Lusitania was a little
farther out
The first wireless calls for help
were picked up at 2.33 by the station
at Lands End and from there trans
mitted all along the coast. The calls
were "Lusitania in urgent peril,
sinking. Help, Hurry" and giving
the location of the ship.
The Kinsale fishing feet just COM
ing in was hurried to the scene of
the disaster and found the passeng-
ers transferred TO the Lusitanias life
boats and they are being brought TO
this city.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

NOR sALE-One 1914 Six Cylinder sIude-
horse power, electric starter and lights ana
every modern equipment. Car is a, COCO Hs
new and will he sold at big sacrifice. ! ne
Bennington Garage. t-u
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
NORTH BENNINGTON

For an evening enjoyment attend
the rural comedy "Hunkers Corners"
at Bank Hall Friday. May Z, given by
the st. Andrews society for the bene-
fit of the band. A,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

FOR sALE-A coal range in co. tas az
lion, Reason for selling, wish 70 us> gas
entirely Mrs. II. H. Sharpe, 12S Union 81;
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

GOR SAIF-studebaker car. four door. fully
e1uipped win sell cheap or exchange for
other property. Geo NJ Hawks, 43j Main st.
~ 69tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
FOR SALE

CoR sALE-Buildlug lots on Washington
Ave. One large Io just north of Mrs, NC
Candliss. The t.-t lot in the lIage. sew
era lots on Pat u ct and other locations; ,sa
houses formerly ow. -'fe = B. EdgeIton ON
Dewey and Grant st, LybSeveral olher
houses and farms. Cen. In n. Llle.
n. N. Williams, Tel. l59-W. 1Vli
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

EoR sAIE-wyckoir strain of White cg-
horn eggs for setting, Is for s5c. Mated
to unrelated males. p. W. Eldied, Tel. l1l-l5.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

EnR sALE-Good potatoes. while they las'.
L at Ace a bushel. by coming after them at
Leon IaMarre's on school 81. 'Vi0
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

l. Overland (9iS) car, this car came new
from factory in August 1913 and has nfen ,nhI run
less than 1000 mie' and is rs good as new VIII
sell cheap or exchange Tor other propery'
see Nash & Hutchins o''l
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

EOR SALE Burglar proof steel chest with
L tine iock. Cost $1,000 90 when new.
barsain. Also large Office clock with date dial
Remington County National Bank Bs6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

FOR SALE Fifty horses jpst arrived; rar
l. draft horses. all colors, 900 to ss0O, lot
family, business and draft single horses, 1850 TO
1900. All fancy FIRST class and prices right.
Next load in two weeks. All horses warranted
as represented. Guilford Wood Horse Co.,
II. j. Wood, Prop. Shelourne Falls Mass 60tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

CoR SALE House aud lot at 2Ol Depot st
ttiIse OF eli sht rooms and conveniently ar
ranged. Gas connectic.is. Inquire at H.. JET
ferson Ave. o'ior
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

COR sALE-Used motorcycle for sale Just
q overhauled aud in first class condition,
cheap il sold at once. Address Box l2o zen
nington, VT. eoto'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
.LUS|TAN|A SUNK OFF IRISH COAST BY
TORPEDO OR INTERNAL MACHINE.
14OO PASSENGERS ALL SAVED

Big Cunard Line Ship Was One of the Greatest
Steamers Afoat-Left New York Last
Saturday and Before Her Sailing the
Passengers Were Warned That
She Was Sure to Meet
With Disaster
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

New York, May 7.-The great
British passenger steamer Lusitania
left here last Saturday and was due
at Liverpool tomorrow morning. She
had On board about 140O passengers
including many prominent Ameri-
cans.
Among the passengers were Ebert
Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fro
man, Alfred G.. Vanderbilt and many
other well known people
Before the ship left several of the
passengers were warned by myster-
ious letters that the ship was DOOM
ed and that they should not sail on
board her. A few who were plan
ming to go cancelled. but most of
them paid no attention.
The German embassy here also
published cards in the New York
papers warning Americans that in
sailing on a British ship into the war
Zone proclaimed by Germany they
would go at their own peril.
The Lusitania carried an immense
amount of munitions of war. includ-
ing guns and ammunition for the al.
lies and also great quantities of food
and clothing for use of the British
army.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

Liverpool May 1.-THE news of the
sinking of the Lusitania has thrown
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

Toxic, May Peace between Jap
an and China was assured today by
the withdrawal of article 5. the most
obnoxious to China, of the demands
made by the Japanese government.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

Berlin, via London, May THE
Germans are steadily closing in on
the allies at Ypres, according to the
statement of the war office today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

London May THE Centurion. a
Liverpool steamer of 5945 tons dis
placement, has been torpedoed by a
German submarine, according to the
announcement of the admiralty to-
day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

EOR SALE-several driving horses ngle
i and double carriages, new and slightly
used second hand light harness. Inquire ii.
NJ Tutte Co, Bennington. VT. 52tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

EOR SALE Kent strain of White Leghorn
L eggs for eetting. Is for s1.00. Choice pens,
mated to unrelated males. j. II. Livingston
o2i Main ST., Bennington Att
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

For Sale:-Sand; will draw same
or may be purchased in the bed.
Herbert NJ Barney and Peter A. Har-
rington. Tel. 401-W. 64t25*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

WANTED-Secondg girl. Good wages to
w right party. References required Ad-
dress b. NJ, Banner office 66tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

COR sALE-Twenty tons of haled hay at $40
L ton. w. X. White, North Bennington.
litf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
LOST

| .OsT Pair OF gold bowed glasses in case.
~ Name IN case, Return 20 Miss NJ. Welsh,
Park ST. 72tIt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

vENO RENT-The apartment occupied bV d :.
n Iiingworth at 112 Pleasant ST. after May
:. Apply LIZ Pleasant st. 4stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

w ANTED Work on farm. APPLY to
w James w. Hill Green Mountain Valley
78i6F
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

EOR SALE One pair well matched bay
horses, age 3 and 6 years old, weight 2is5
lbs gentle, kind. work well single or double.
Inquire at 43 Mill St., Bennington, vt. 4it25f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

k.OR sALE- Eggs for setting. Fish9l strai
white Wyandottes. Egas from best pen
s1O0 per IS; 50for $3.50. utiity stock, splendid
layers, 75c rer Is; 80 for SIPS; leo for N.e0 80
per cent fertility guaranteed. w C. n. Cush-
man. North Remington, VT. Phone 1871
60t25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
MISCELLANEOUS

ILAIRvoYANT-A 202 Pleasant street.
" afternoons and evenings. Would like
house work to do by the hour mornings. jetf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
WANTED

WANTED sneep 70 pasture. Fine ,heep
w pasture bat VIII accommodate 70 sheep
and lambs Inquire of o. N. T'inkhan n az the
Winslow Farm. th )ne 3l2-b. 12tf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07
70 RENT

ITO RENT-Five room apartment with mod
Il ern improvements. Apply to Mrs. Clara
Jewett, 80 South St. 69t6t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-07

SOC and 81, with a few very
choice ones at $1.5O.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-18
WILLARD BATTERY
TESTED TO ENDURE
JOLTiNC ON ROADS

The motoring public is thoroughly
familiar with the fact that practically
every bit Of steel used In the con-
struction of car is tested with ex-
IRENE care by the manufacturer, even
though in some cases it concerns the
little parts, the breaking of which
would not cause danger or inconven-
fence in operation.
The public does not realize, how
ever, the rubber parts in a storage
battery should also be tested for ten
sile strength and that it is really
more important than in the case of
many steel parts, since the breaking
of a jar may cause serious delay and
Inconvenience through the stalling of
the motor.
The jolt of crossing car tracks is so
severe that it sometimes breaks the
springs and will sooner or later prove
too much for any cheap battery jar
The Willard storage battery company
specify jars which must have $500
pounds tensile strength to the square
inch of cross section and keep their
product rigidly to this standard by the
most searching tests. While that
might be considered excessive by
some. the Willard company feels that
it must give its users an absolutely
sure margin OF safety. The Rich
mond Electric company is the local
agent.