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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-18

a restaurant in Paris and at the end,
a count, who was one of the patrons
of the restaurant approached Lieu
tenant Warneford's table and in
French congratulated the aviator.
Warneford replied in English, which
a companion interpreted to the count
Before the Interpretation had been
finished, Lieutenant Warneford rose
and shouted Long live Franco and
Long live the Allies," which was
greeted with cheering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-18
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-18
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Cornflakes, Monarch, loo pkg.
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Lemons, fancy largest size.
Soap, White Rose, 10 bars. .24c
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Coffee, Fresh Roasted, 1sc
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Tomatoes, 3 large cans Csc
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
LEAGUE FESTIVAL
PLEASED LARGE
AUDIENCE
Local Opera House Was Crowded
Wednesday Evening
ALL FEATURES WELL GIVEN
Annual Entertainment Under tine
Auspices Of the Civic League
Cleared About $500

| The Community Festival given un.
der the auspices of the Civic League
at the opera house Wednesday eve
ming, was another of the high class
local talent productions which this
organization has prepared for the
pleasure of the Bennington public.
The opera house was crowded end
every feature was warmly applauded.
lnasmuch as the complete cast and all
the details have been already printed
in The Banner, they will not be repeat
ed in this issue, though all Of the 225
participants were worthy of words Of
praise.
The program THE Bennington Eve
ming Banter in the form of burl-
esque was a unique feature which
the waits. In addition to the program
and explanatory matter in the "Bant-
err, there were humorous advertise
ments and articles as well as some
serious matter relative to the import
ance and value of organized reclea.
ton. Possibly the best hit in the pap
er was the statement that it was "en-
tered at the postotfice doors, with diff
ilculty, as first class reading matter"
Where all the features were so we'll
carried out it is difficult to make com
parisons but possibly the features
which were the most commended
were the tableaux illustrating the GOV.
er pages of The Saturday Evening
Post. the cabaret scene and dance, the
Highland Fling and the Nine Maids
OF b. Richard NJ. Houghton as the
Sheriff Of Hell Hollow got the most
applause. In the tableaux Irving IIar
and Leslie Mort took the places OF Ed
mund and Paul Howe, who were III.
In the farce the part of Mrs. Perkins
was taken by Mrs. Warwick s. Car
penter because of the illness Of Mrs.
Lester H. Nichols to whom the pal
was assigned.
The musical program by the Don
nelly orchestra and the musicale I'M
der the direction of Edward C. Ben
nett added much to the affair. The
two little Heralds, Burton Hanisn
and Maynard Davis were a specially
good feature. The staging of the pro-
duction was exceptionally good. and
was under the direction OF Fred
l.. Harmon whose artistic experience
was also shown in the makeup of var
ious participants.
The Civic League will clear about
5000 from the production. This will
go to aid the recreation department
service.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
HAWks-e GENTRY
Bennington Young Man Married a
Cambridge, N. ", Wednesday.

Samuel b. Hawks of this village
and Miss Grace Gentry were married
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.
j. Gentry, at Cambridge, n. Y. The Of
fciating clergyman was Rev. Edwin
Genge, pastor of the Cambridge Metho
dist church.
The bride was married in a traYel-
ing suit of tan gaberdine with hat to
match. The couple were attended by
sister of the bride and William l..
Gokay of Bennington. The ushors
were II. A. Starbuck and E. c. Oal-
man.
Pretty decorations consisting of
evergreen, lilies and orchids had been
arranged in the reception room whers
the ceremony took place. A dinner
was served by Troy caterers after
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Hawks
left for Albany and will continue
their wedding trip to Boston ami New
York
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Gentry
gave a luncheon at her home in hon
or Of the approaching marriage. On
this occasion the rooms were decorat-
ed with ferns, Easter lilies and tulips
and the tables with baskets of yiolets.
An elaborate menu was served.
Tuesday evening Mr.. Hawks was
given dinner at the rooms Of the
Bennington club by number of his
gentleman friends.
Mr.. Hawks, who is a member of one
Of Bennington's best known families.
has passed nearly all his life i'll this
village. He is genial, thoroughly
likeable young man and an extensive
circle of acquaintances will wish hm
a long and happy married life. Mrs.
Hawks has visited in Bennington dur.
ing the past year and has acquired a
large number of friends who will be
pleased to learn that she is to become
a member of the community. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hawks will reside on South
street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
Humor In Old Wills.

A certain Lieutenant Colonel Nash
left an annuity to the bell ringers Of
Bath to toll dolefully" on each ami
versary Of his wedding day, and con
trite Mr.. Withipol of Walthamstow
left the bulk of his property to his
wife, trusting" he says-"yea, 1 may
say as | think, assuring myself-that
she will marry no man for fear to meet
with so evil husband as have been
TO her"
Mr.. Jasper Mayne at least considered
himself witty when he bequeathed to
his valet wornout portmanteau, as 1t
contained something said the will,
which would make him drink. The
excited valet ripped open the trunk
and found red herring in it. So,
doubtless, did the Scotch gentleman
who in 1877 left TO his sons care his
two worst watches, because" he said,
II know he is sure to dissect them
st. James Gazette
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
MOTION PICTURES
HEREAF TER AT
OPERA HOUSE
C. A. Wood Takes New Lease With
Much Wider Latitude
THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS ALSO
Az Soon az Arrangements Can 90
Completed Houee VIII BE Opened
Unuer the New Lease.

G. A. Wood, the present proprietor
OF the Bennington opera house, has
released the house for term OF
years. The new lease is made with
| wider range than the conditions
that have prevailed in the past and
there will be several changes In the
operation of the house, the principal
feature being the introduction of NOV.
ing pictures.
Two moving picture machines and
a permanent booth have been order.
ed and 1t is expected that the first
reel will be thrown on the screen on
or before June l.. Some repairs are
to be made In the interior Of the
house
Outside OF the new feature provided
by the introduction of pictures the
house will be conducted much as II.
the past. Musical and theatrical
productions will be given and the
house will be open to lease for local
talent entertainments. Political gath
erings are barred by the conditions of
the lease.
The Bennington opera house vas
completed and opened in the fall Of
1892. Tie first proprietors were Tif.
fany & Bond. The opening produc-
tion was Macbeth with Madame Jans
auscheck in the part OF Lady Mac
beth The firm of Tiffany & Bond d.
solved at the end of the year and the
house was operated by Mr.. Tiffany
until 1895 when Mr. Wood took the
lease. Mr.. Wood had been the book
ing agent for the house since it was
first opened. The present lessee has
been continuously in charge of the
house since 1895. He was for seven
years associated in the business with
the late Rudolph Goldsmith.
AT least 40 applications for the
lease were made both by residents of
Bennington and by parties residing
outside of the state.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
BRYAN MAKES RUM
ISSUE FOR 1916
OF DEMOCRATS
Wants His Party To Take PrOhihi-
a'' ''an Side of Question
He ASSAILS LIQUOR INTERESTS
Secretary of State Takes Part il
Contest Over National Commit
teeman From Iowa.

Washington, April Secretary
Bryan today issued a statement of his
position on the prohibition question
and at the same time made public a
letter he had written, declaring in fay
or of dry" candidate to succeed
Judge Martin j. Wade as Democratic
National Sommittee man from Iowa,
The letter is denunciation ct the
liquor cause and a declaration that
the Democratic party must line up on
the right side of this and other NOR
al issues or suffer defeat
In political circles in Washington
the declaration of Secretary Bryan's
position is regarded as a preparation
of the way for making the liquor ques
tion a dominant issue in the national
campaign of 1916 for the Presidency.
Mr. Bryan says he does not know TO
what extent the liquor question will
be an issue in the 1916 campaign He
asserts his belief that at the present
time it does not seem probable that it
will find place in the platform of
either the Democratic or the Repuhli
can party, but he thinks that there is
is no reason why the national commit
teeman should not represent the sen
timent of the party on this subject, as
on other subjects.
Coorotor,, Dr,,n, ,o,,e tl,o. -,,ol,ft.,
tion is not an issue in all the states,
but that wherever it is an issue, he
hopes to see the Democratic Party
take the prohibition side" because it
cannot ally itself with the liquor inter
ests without losing its moral standing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
Wonderful Memory.

few years ago there was team.
ster in Milwaukee named Israel Mullin
who was able to tell at the end of the
week the number of loads and their
weights he had hauled for the six days
past without so much as figure on
paper. 1t would have been useless to
furnish him with paper and pencils,
his memory was found to be unerring.
He was dismissed once for using liquor
too freely and man appointed to his
place who used pencil and paper. The
first week the pencil and paper man
made over dozen errors, and Mullin
got his job back.-Pittsburgh Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
IGNORED FOOL QUESTION"
Roosevelt Asked If Moose Would Re-
turn to Republican Fold.

Philadelphia, April 7.-"That's q
fool question: snapped Colonel Hoose
velt when asked on his arrival here
this afternoon what were the chances
of the Progressives returning TO the
Republican fold. The Colonel lectur-
ed here tonight on his recent explora-
'tions in Brazil.
AS Mr.. Roosevelt stepped from the
train he was greeted by the four men
who constituted the reception CON-
mittee, and after shaking hands all
round tipped his hat to the several
hundred persons, most of them arriv-
ing and departing travellers, who
gathered about him in the station
train shed. There were no cheers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange tho
whole system when entering IL through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by L. j
Cheney & Co. Toledo. o.. contains no
mercury. and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio. by L. ]. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free
Sold by Druggists. Price Toe per bottle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
GREAT WHEAT CROP
Is Expected From Planting of Great
Acreage

Washington, D. c., April Pros
poets of the winter wheat crop, plant
ed last fall on the greatest acreage in
the country's history, were that tlo,-
100000 bushels would be produced.
This estimate by the department of as
riculture today was based on the con.
dition OF the growing crop April /, and
may be increased or decreased accord
ing to changes in conditions before
harvest time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
FAMOUS WRITER DEAD
F. Hopkinson Smith Who was Also
Artist and Engineer.


New York, April S.-F, Hopkinson
Smith, the well-known author, artist,
and engineer, died last night at his
home, 150 East Thirty-fourth Street,
in his seventy-seventh year
He was a Baltimorean by birth and
was son of the late Francis Hop
kinson Smith and Mrs. Susan Teackie
Smith. After attending the public
schools he entered u preparatory
school intending to go to Princeton
University. Business adyerses fore
ed his father to take him out Of
school, and at the age of sixteen he
WAS a shipping clerk in hardware
store at $50 year.
The book which first won him a
reputation as writer was "Col. Car
ter of Cartersville" followed by
Caleb West, Master Diver and
others.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
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WILLIAM 3. MERCHANT
Died Wednesday Night at the Home
OF Mrs. Charles Merchant.

William b. Merchant, aged SO years,
son of the late Charles Merchant,
died Wednesda night at the home OF
his step-mother, Mrs. Charles Mer-
chant of Old Bennington. He had
been i'll for several weeks, out his
death was not expected.
For many years he lived in ono of
the suburbs of New York city where
his father was in business.
Besides his step-mother one sister.
Miss Emma Merchant of Old Benning.
ton, survive.
The funeral will be held from the
house Saturday afternoon at o.
clock The burial will be in the
family lot at the Old Bennington Gene
terry.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
Knew Travelling Men.

"Shes sensible girl" said the first
travelling man.
You bet she is," said the second.
Last night when | took her to dinner
before ordering she asked me if I was
going to pay the check myself or work
it into the expense account. "-Detroit
Tree Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
Whooplng Cough

Well--everyone knows the effect OF
Pine Forests on Coughs. DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar.Honey is a remedy which
brings quick relief for Whooping
Cough, loosens the mucous. soothes
the lining OF the throat and lungs,
and makes the coughing spells less
severe. A family with growing chii-
dren should not be without 1t. Keep
1t handy for all Coughs and Colds.
25c. at your Druggist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
SIX VESSELS ASHORE
Worst Disaster In the History of the
Diamond Shoals.

Washington, April S.--All revenue
cutters south OF Boston on the Allan
tic coast were today ordered to Dia.
mond Shoals, N. c., where eight
vessels have gone ashore. tits likely
that there has been loss of life but
to what extent is not known. The
disaster is said to be the worst in the
history Of Diamond Shoals in years.
The vessels ashore include the
schooner Alice Murphy, formerly the
Melisha Wiley of Thomaston, Me-.
the schooner, Lizzie B. Wiley also Of
Thomaston. the schooner Cressy and
two barges. One of the schooners is
at the bottom with only its masts
above water.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
London Hears Rumors That Ger
many Is to Invade Holland
FRENCH ARTILLERY ACTIVE
Heavy Guns Again BombardIng ST.
mleh and Paris Hears that Big
Battle Is On.

London, April S.--Germany and Hol
land are massing troops on the Bel.
gian-Dutch frontier and persistent ru-
mors have been received here today
from Amsterdam and The Hague that
Germany is preparing to invade Dutch
territory.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

Paris, April S.-French artillery has
again begun bombarding st. Michl
and big battle is In progress. Paris
today is ful of rumors that extensive
Operations are on foot but the war Of.
fee has given out no details.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
Mipor;tv'a poNuer.

"You believe in the will Of the ma
jority, of course"
"Well,' replied Three Fingered Sam,
"lt's all right, theoretcal but 1t won't
always work out in practice. I've seen
Two men hold up whole trainload Of
people. e."-Washingtor. Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
PLAINTIFF GIVEN $1,1s1.ss
Canty Had Sued for $4,000 for lnjur
les Received

les Received
Rutland, April 7--After considering
the evidence and weighing the testim-
ony for over two hours, the jury Try.
ing the case of Leo f. Canty against
the Rutland railroad returned yer.
dict awarding the plaintiff $1,191.33 at
4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Canty brought suit against the Rut-
land road claiming that through their
negligence he was seriously burned on
August 12, 1913, when a car contain
ing denatured alcohal exploded while
he was returning it to another room
Canty sought to recover $4,000. Sew
eral important law questions We're
raised and it is possible that the case
will be taken to the higher court by
the defense, this side as well rs the
plaintiff taking many exceptions.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

ron SALE

FOR sALE-Desirable Property. The for
mer st. Fra els de Sales Rectory.in tne ek
elusive Summer Colony, near the historic Battle
Monument, Benninst)n. Vermont; - miles
from TROY. n, Y; 20 miles from Manchester,
Vt. Convenient TO the Mt, Anthony Country
piszza Ten rooms two baths. steam heat, city
water. electric ii iIht. Large basement. with
cement door. Chin neys for tirepaees. about em1
shade trees and shrubbery. Honse we'll back
from st eet. south easten exposure. Fine
y;ew. Good air Rare opportunity for the
right parties. Apply 10 Rev. Thomas K. oarty'
POI Main st. 4itlS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
A Hard Cold

due to a sudden change in the wealth
er, exposure, or any cause, II neglect
ed, may lead to serious lung troubles.
Keep Downs Elixir In the medicine
cupboard, and take before the cold
develops into pneumonia, or con-
sumption becomes seated Sold
everywhere
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
BANQUET AND ADDRESS
Annual Meeting of Board of Trade
w. H. Crockett to Speak

The annual meeting and banquet of
the Bennington Board Of Trade will
be held at the Putnam house next
Tuesday evening at 7.SO o'clock.
After the banquet there will be an
address by Walter II. Crockett of the
state publicity department. Mr.. Crock
EFT will speak relative to the state eff
forts to attract business and visitors
to Vermont. He is a good speaker
and is especially well informed on
publicity and board of trade work.
President W. II. Nichols of the
Board of Trade will preside but Mr..
Crockett will be the only speaker.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
Remarks by Ones Neishbors.

After nearly every marriage the
neighbor women offer gratuitous insult
to the groom by saying, "And her
mother had such high ambitions for
her daughterr-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

FOR sALE--A. c, La Marie has made some
L changes In bis future plans therefore he
will offer for sale his ew bungalow and house
on northeast corner of lot Unless sold quick
~. bungalow and other house viii again be or
rent. ft4
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
postoonino The Evil pay.

Gladys-Why don't you let Tom pro-
pose If you love him? Muriel-Because
when we are engaged 1 shall have to
make him economize.--Puck.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

Berlin, via wireless to Amsterdam,
April Six thousand Albanians have
begun an attack upon the Albanian
capital of Durazza.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

EOR SALE-why not give that boy healthy
L vocation and independent living? Here IS
your opportunity. Within two miles OF post
office about 60 acres of land, well adapted for
orchard. No buildings. Price $1,000. Address
Box AT, Bennington, VT 4o'o
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

LSOR sALE-Fifty horses. We iust arrived
with 30 as good as grow. We shin the best
horse, or any dealer in the safe Have 10 pair
8NO TO 3SrO: aavera pair 23-0 70 27hn. and al
kinds OF single horses $50 to 1870; few eocd
seconds. we have aload eve-v 10 days ard vcu
can f!nd inst wha' you want here Az horses
warranted as renresented Guilford & Wood
Hore Co T. j. Wood, Prop, Sheburne Falls,
Mass. 9itls
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
DRAGGING FOR THE F-4
Solid Hold Said to Have Been Secu
ed on the Submarine

Honolulu, April dragging for the
lost submarine F-4 was begun again
late yesterday afternoon by the tugs
Navajo and Intrepid. 1t was reported
that a solid hold had been secured On
the submarine with two and )ne-nalf
inch cable. This holding cable was
with hosting apparatus for lifting.
Feel sure everything ready before ar
rival Maryland.
1t is expected that the cruiser Mary
land. which left San Francisco Mon
day with divers and equipment, wiz
reach Honolulu Saturday
then transferred to the dredge Gay
lord, and it was said the two tugs
would continue dragging with cables
until four are attached, two fore and
two aft of the diver.
When hold is secured with these
cables an attempt will be made to
raise the IA by means of specially
built pontoon scows, the construction
of which, 1t was reported, would be
completed by the end of the week.
The scows have combined capacity
of lifting $40 tons.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08
WEATHER

For western Vermont and eastern
New York fair tonight and Friday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

For SALE-Slx Horses. Having sold my
farm and moved into town, have no more
use for my horses and must sell ,hem at once.
One brow horse. age 3, weig ut 400, sound and
awful good worker price $500; chestnut marc,
age 8, Oeight 10'5. sound, good driver and
sound. true to work, Sll0; Bay colt, combine
tion horse, saddle and driver. age 9, weight 9a5
lbs sound, price s65; one. pair mares. weight
price per pair, sIS5, or se5 each. Cali at once at
Pottery barn, Park St., Bennington. VT. 45tS'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

Berlin. (via Antwerp and London
April 1.-THE German Admiralty has
given out an official statement in
which the loss of the submarine U29
is accepted. The communication fol-
lows:
"The submarine U-29 has not re-
turned from Its last cruise. Accord
ing to report OF the British Admiral
ty Of March 26, this vessel, with her
crew, was sent to the bottom. She
therefore must be regarded as loot"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

Tor SALE Two high grade Chester sows
L to farrow In April and May by a purebred
Chester boar. $50 each. Also young Chester
pigs. B. X. Wilcox, North Pownal, VT. 46t6+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

Petrograd. April Sherman rein.
forcements have compelled the Rus
SLAMS to abandon the campaign for
the possession Of Lupkow pass. it is
admitted by the war Office today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

EOR SALE - One pair well State
Z horses, age and years old, w.
lbs gentle, kind. work well single or o.,
Inquire at 43 Mill St., Bennington, VT. 4't2o''
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

DOR SALE-'Ten bushels of yellow eight
rowad seed corn. Inquire of J. NJ. Barber,
Greenwich St., North Benp ngton, 4jt2T
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-08

UOR sALE-A double black walnut desk
I owned by ]. T. Renina ton, at 400 Hillside
Street, Bennington. fti