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Evening star., 1915-02-01

parturc WAS as unostentatious as his
coming.
Next day Sir John. dressed in the
same brown suit and wearing the same
derby. took train from Charng Cross
station for Dover. There he boarded
cruiser for Calais. To guard against
mines or sudden attack 1rstro> cr
preceded the cruiser and at each side
Of her steamed a battlcSiiip
Evening star., 1915-02-01

who presided at the conference and
was subsequently chosen chairman OF
the organization committee. recently
introduced a resolution in Congress
prohibiting the expectation of NUM-
tions of war to the allies and has re-
peatediy charged in public speeches
that the United States has favored
the countries at war with the Teutonic
alliance.
Authority has becu accorded Repro
sentative Sartho1dt to appoint sub
committees to attend TO the orSaniza-
ton of branches of the league in every
state of the Union. 1t has been an
nounced that the political crusade Will
be conducted through the central body,
which probably will be located in
Washington.
No official name for the organization
has been announced, but report has IL
that il will be known AS the League
of American NeutraIjty-'
Evening star., 1915-02-01
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS
FOR NEUTRAL TRAFFIC
Stand Of German and Irish Ameri.
can League May Affect
1916 Campaign.

The organization here Saturday of a
national league of German Americans
and Irish Americans. which proposes to
exert united effort in matters political, |,
civic aud international, is said by those
who have followed the development OF
the movement TO mark the introduc-
ton of . formidable factor into the ap-
proarl,iug presidential primaries in the
1916 c:ttupaigu.
BaSing it's resolutions upon an 3No"-
cd desire to "rc establish genuine
American neutrality and to uphold it
free from commercial, financial and po-
litical subservience to foreign powers
the conference declared itself In favor
of Il free and open sea for American
commerce and unrestricted traffic in
non-couiraband goods: the Immediate
enactment of legislation prohibiting the
expectation of munitions of war and
the establishment of an American mcr-
chant marine.
Evening star., 1915-02-01
Among Those Present.

The following were among those
present at Saturdays conference:
Horace l.. Brand of Chicago. who was
elected secretary: Or. G. j. HeAamer,
president of the Gcrman-American Ma
tional Alliaure: Rev. Thomas {. Hall
of tho Union Theological Seminary.
New York; DIR. Kurt IL. Richter of the
German Historical Society: Prof Will
liam II. Sheppard Of Columbia Univer-
sity. Prof. James T. Hatfield of Chicago,
Prof \. b. Faust of Cornell, Rev q. G.
Eerkmeyer of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church of North America: Joseph Frey,
president of the German Roman Catho-
lie Central Union: DIR. Edmund Won
Mach of Harvard and Representatives
Porter and Barchfeld of Pennsylvania
and Lobeck of Nebraska.
Evening star., 1915-02-01
Pledge in Resolutions.

The concluding section Of the rcsolu-
tions read as follows:
I'VE pledge ourselves individually and
collectively to support only such can
didates for public Office. irrespective of
party. who will place American inter
ests above those of any other country
and who will aid in eliminating all un-
due foreign influences from official
life
1t is said to practically serve notice
upon the present administration and
Congress that unless they support the
bill now pending prohibiting the eX-
portation of arms, ammunition and mu-
nitions of war, the power of the Ger
man American civic organization
throughout the United States will pc
exerted against them in the future.
What this power is to be was indicated
by the announcement at the convention
that the delegates attending represent
ed societies with total membership
of 100000.
Bartholdt Chosen Chairman.
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri.
Evening star., 1915-02-01
Italy Suspends Duty on Cereals

ROME, February IA royal decree
issued yesterday suSpends entirely the
duty on wheat and other cereals and
flour. In addition, the decree declares
that if it is necessary, wheat will be
transported on the railways and steam
ships at half rates.
Evening star., 1915-02-01
Lime Manufacturers to Meet.

Arrangements have been completed
for Il meeting of the National Lime
Manufacturers Association, to be held
Wednesday evening in the cabinet
room of the New Willard Hotel. w. f.
Carson is to be i'll charge of the meet
ing.
Evening star., 1915-02-01
This February Silk Sale
Tomorrow Brings You the Greatest
Values of the Year
No Doubt About 1t. Due to Several of the
Most Remarkable Purchases We Ever Made.

$1,000 yards of just the silks you and
would readily pay 59c to S5c yard (the regular
priceS) for them All to RECORD low
price. time for you to anticipate all silk
needs for spring.
Evening star., 1915-02-01
To Lecture Before Maine Folks,

A meeting of the Maine Association
is to he held at It's rooms, see 9th
street northwest, Saturday evening, at
which time Judge Ivory G. Kimball
will give an illustrated lecture on
Crater Lake, National Park.
Evening star., 1915-02-01

Printed Satins-23 inches
wide with small figures; is
best colorings.
SatIn-stripe Messalines-24
inches wide, in ten color COM
binationS.
Plain Satin Messnlines-20
inches wide, in so colorinSs
and plenty of white and black.
Pongee SuitingS-All silk, 36
inches wide, in the new sand
and putty shades.
Washable Corduroy -
inches wide; white only, for
separate skirts.
Penu de Csyne-Black only:
90 inches wide, extra heavy
quality.
Shantung Ponsee-26 inches
vide: the real handmade
quality.
Printed Ratine--Nl silk. 40
inches wide, in six good street
shades.
Tub Silks-In stripes for
blouses and children dresses;
"a inches wide.
Black Surah-2i in c h :
wide: very beautiful quality
in rich black.
Silk Store-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1915-02-01
Fighting at Close Quarters.

The fighting then proceeded for
some hours AZ close quarters, but bv
noon We had rcoccupied the whole of
our original trenches around the viii
IaSe. The Germans showed the ut
most determination in this quarter, de-
iVerinS no less than five attacks on
the northeast corner of Givenchy.
In these attacks their losses were
very heavy, several scattered bodies
Whlch had succeeded III penetrating our
me beng killed practically to a man
Vur casualties in this part of the fight
ere COM nparatively light.
meanwhile. on the south of the canal
ne struggle was f1erceIy contested
throughout the day. The Germans adj
FaACinS along the main road we're
'aught b.! the fire of our machine runs
iHd lett the ground Uttered with dead
h"ule*, 10 tho estimated number of 3O0
ana as they came along the railway
cmpankment they were also subjected
20 machine gun fire and suffered great
~ But. as has been sair, they man
aged to penetrate our line at one
point e
BY counter attack, however. nm
nertdken about l pm, in co-operatio
Wth the French. the allies drove them
b'tck. Though we did not win back
our original position. we established
ourselves IN 4 fresh line close behind it
Evening star., 1915-02-01
Save Money Twenty Ways
On Twenty Special

Take stock Of your notion needs.
and see wherein they coincide with
tomorrow special list - THEN
COMl. FOR WHAT Not NEED.
Evening star., 1915-02-01
British Official Observer"
Draws Picture of Tommy
Atkins" in Battle.
SAYS FOE PAID DEARLY
TO MAKE SMALL GAINS
Some of the Wars Fiercest Fighting
Takes Place North and South
of La Bassec Canal.

LONDON. February 1.--"Our men in
many cases fought with bayonets in
their hands and even knocked out
many Germans with their fists A
Sro' Is told of ono man who BROKE
into a house held by eight Germans.
bJEonCtcd four of them and captured
the rest while he continued to suck
ut his clay pipe. says the official eye
witness with the British cxpcdi-
iiofar% force IN a description of the
battle of January -, when the Ger
1n'n" attacked the British north and
south of Lit Bassec canal and sue
'c"dcd IN capturing some of their
trenches. which the French official re-
port yesterday says have all been re-
taken.
The battle. which commenced carly
81 the morning. was preceded by the
'"ual artillery duel.
At o'clock in the morning" saws
'he Tewitncss. the Germans launched
.'i assault against the British and
Ffenth m the south OF the canal and
81 one point penetrated our lines
-'pout .he same time they strongly at
Sd our troops at Givenchy, north
OF the canal. and. passing over our
front trenches, temporarily gained a
toothold III the place. But as their
infantry Slrgcd forward through tho
NiiiaE" our men met them with cold
steel, killing 100 with the bayonet
Evening star., 1915-02-01

Falling from his chair while playing
cards with members of his family, Will
liam Fuchs, sixty-two years old, died
reach him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-03-13
ARLINGTON

Judge Z. ii. Holden OF Bennington
was in town Friday.
Myron Morehouse Is i'll at his
home on Water street
Miss Agnes Seegel spent Sunday at
her home in Adams.
Mrs. Fred BRONSON. who has been
i'll with the grip Is improving.
Ira Garfield was unable to work
Thursday on account OF Illness.
Mrs Cressey is i'll at Horace VIII
liams where she makes her home.
Charles Sexton OF Hudson Falls,
N Y, is visiting his cousin, H. D. La
Bait.
Leo Keough, who has been i'll with
the grip for week is able to re-
sumo his work.
w j. Curtis of Florence has re-
turned home after spending few
days in town.
Miss Frances Killion. who teaches
school at Vergennes Is with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Killlion.
NJ. F, Killjon visited his brother
Tom in the Troy city hospital on
Monday. Michael Kelley also went
with Mr.. killion.
Mrs. Henry Farley left Wednesday
for Burlington with her son Chester.
Mr. Farley will board for awhile and
then he is expecting TO go to Burling-
ton. ,..-
The Adoniram chapter o. f. s. of
Manchester has invited the members
OF Red Mountain chapter to an en-
tertainment and dance on March 18th.
Cox orchestra of Rutland will furnish
music for dancing, 1t is hoped several
from this chapter will attend as Red
Mountain chapter meeting does not
come until the 31st. The secretary
takes this way to notify the members
takes this way to notify the members.
The third of a series of entertain
ments for the purpose of raising
funds to purchase new lighting equip.
ment for the town hall will be held in
the hall on Wednesday evening,
March nth. There will be card play
ing and dancing with all the latest
dance music by the Nictrola also ap-
proprlate selections for st. Patrick's
Day Admission Is cents. Refresh.
ments will be served for which a
small fee will be charged. All who
are interested in the project and
would like to have the new lamps
installed before Easter are urged to
make their interest manifest by being
present, The rehearsals for "The
Snowballi have been resumed and
the play will be given on Friday eve
ming April 9th
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-03-13

their contents. They had always
heard Of the dangers of getting big
head but did not know before that the
feet were liable TO- the same deform-
ity. The socks poured in, both fat and
lean, till the sum of $500 was realiz-
ed to add to the Eastern Star fund,
which Is to be used in helping the
Masonic lodge in the erection of the
new temple. The hall was tastefully
decorated, the color scheme being in
yellow and green, with palms and
ferns and bowls OF yellow daffodils.
The entertainment of the evening de-
lighted the guests from start to finish.
There were piano Duets by Mrs. Geo.
yelling and Mrs. Clarence White; sol.
os by Miss Helen Tompkins of Ben
nington, who never fails TO please the
people OF the village which was her
birthplace. Mrs. Wells White render.
ed two solos. North Bennington may
import musicians occasionally but new
er elocutionists, for in that line she has
talent to lend, readings were given by
Mrs. w. r. White, Mrs. Ralph White
and Mrs. A. s. Payne, which delight
ed the guests, giving some present
the impression that they were getting
too much for their money, which fact
was overcome by dropping free-will
offering in basket placed convent.
emily near the door Later in the
evening Mrs. s. w. Center entertain.
ed with her Victor, giving those who
enjoyed an hours dancing, great
pleasure. Refreshments of coffee,
sandwiches, cake and salad were
served. Mrs. w. r. White and Mrs.
b. G. Surdam poured. Tucker chap
ter appreciates the interest taken by
its friends, which made the evening
such a success, and promises the pub
lie many pleasant gatherings in the
future when the new temple shall
have become reality and they can
entertain their guests as they would
like. The cut flowers used for decor
ations, were later sent to those mem
bers OF the Masonic orders, who were
i'll or shut in.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-03-13
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
6rlefly for Busy Readers

= bal Hrsrr a.f
Harry B. Hopkinson of the Massa-
ohusetts Agricultural school at Am
herst is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F., T. Hopkinson.
George Eldred of the Massachusetts
Agricultural college at Amherst
arrived home today, the winter course
having closed this week
There is every reason to believe
that the prices on all kinds of cloth
ing win be advanced during the next
six months; nothing is going to be
any cheaper. For this reason eco
.nomical buyers will find in the big
after-inventory sale at the. Joe Levin
store an unusual opportunity TO save
monty. The sale closes tonight
ADV. f Ns eN''+ .S
The following merchants and bust
ness men of Bennington donated ar
ticles as follows for the card party
given Thursday evening by the young
ladies' OF the Sacred Heart church:
One ton of coal, Henry NJ futile
company; stove wood, John La:
famme;i gold pearl ring, A. r. Won
dette; suit pattern, Holden, Leon
ard company; $3.50 gold piece, E. b.
Patterson; string of pearls. James
Wood. Other donations were receiv-
ed from Chris Savas White
House candy Kitchen, j. f. Wal
bridge, Arthur Latour and Alphonse
Cauthier. 49, M
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-03-13
unguentoi

is an antisiptic healing ointment for
the treatment OF eczema and all skin
diseases. 1t contains no harmful
drug. yet is q pow erful germicide ans
healing emollient. Much study and
many experiments have proven re-
peatedly that no remedy can compare
with Unguentol for the, quick relief
and positive cure of eczema and skin
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-03-13
NORTH BEhNtheTohs

One Of the most enjoyable affairs OF
the season was the sock social held III
Bank hall, Wednesday evening under
the auspices of Tucker Chapter, order
of the Eastern Star. There was d
large attendance, many being present
from SALISBURY and Bennington.
Those who could not attend, sent in
their little socks containing their con-
tributions TO the good cause. The
committee were surprised almost
shocked but nevertheless thankful, at
the sizes Of the socks worn by some
OF the contributors as indicated by
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-03-13
This-And Five Cents!

Don't Miss This. Cut out this slip
enclose five cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago ILL.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive In
return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid.
ney Pills, for pain in sides and back,
rheumatism, backache. kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic
Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic. especially com.
forting to stour persons. Harold W.
Cole.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-03-13

He's true TO God who's true to man.
u. II. Lowell. fe
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-03-13
The Drysdale Store

- - - 1890 upper floors as easily accessible
as our main oor Our upwards Of 5000 feet Of foot Of
wncn IS now most getatable Invites you come--o ngero see
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-22
STATE HOUSE
Fruit Growers of Western Maine
viii Hold Their Third Annual
Convention Wednesday and
Thursday, Feb. "a and 25.

State HorticuIturalist A. Z. Gardner
will go today 10 Auburn. where OF
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday he
win attend the third annual conven-
ton of the Fruit Growers Of Western
Maine. Over 5000 programs have been
sent out to the growers ana about 100
posters have been distributed through
the towns of Western Maine and il is
expected that the meeting will be
largely attended and be as successful
as that Of last year. The convention
win be held under the direction OF
the Maine department Of agriculture
the Aurburn Board Of Trade ana the
Auburn Fruit Growers association.
The purpose of the meeting Is to
get together again to talk business, 10
discuss ways and means and TO dis
cover the leaks IL the apple game.
The apple situation is Admired to be
serious and growers realize that It is
time that they did something T. IN
crease their market. Excellent speak
ers have been secured TO talk upon
subjects Of vital Importance 70 he
appie growers And the CtscugEiOrs are
sure to prove profitable to al that al
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-22
COLONIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Exploits Of Eiaine;" j. Warren Ker-
rigan; VIM. Garwood, Violet Merse.
reau; Majestic Feature; Mutual
Weekly; Mahie Normand and Fatty
kevstons,

The big holiday program shown today
at the Colonial is 4 wonder. II will ap-
peal 20 all good picture fans. as the list
o. pictures include little Of everything
from the big features go the best of
comedy. Even our dear old George
Washington would sit up and take notice
Were he 10 come to the Colonial to-
day.
Pearl White and Arnold DAILY pull of
some new stunts in the sixth episode of
o. The Exploits or Elaine .'The
Vampire" u the title OF this episode, ard
II IS some picture
J. Warren Kerrigan viii appear in
one Of the famous Terence C'Rourk.'
stories, THE Captain of Villainy'' He
turt.
VIM. G-arwootI and Violet Merrereau
will oe shown il d strong Imp drama
entitled "he Stake"
a Majestic feature THE Three Broth
ers'' will be in the program.
The Mutual Weekly has some OF the
very latest news from the seat Of war
as well as many topics OF interest II
our own country
Mabel Norman1 and Fatty Keystone
are in one Of their very hest produc-
tons. cailest Mabel, Fatty and the
Saw"
The special ten-reel matinee will start
at : 81 p ". Evening shows at and
645 P. NJ. Come early.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-22

lied to present the farce A Pair OF
Sixes'' in London. will be seen in that
role when the comedy is presented
here. Mr.. Nicholson is one Of the
younger generation of the modern
school of American comedians and ii
was he who originated the principal
role in THE Girl Question" 'The
Land of Nod" etc. His early training
was under the excellent dictatorship
of the late Augustin DAILY, and that
worthy producer predicted a brilliant
future for the big youngster' as M
Familiarity termed him.
The story Of "A Pair Of Skies" re-
wolves around pair of young
American business men, who canno.
agree as to which should have the
largest amount of credit for the sue
cess Of their Joint enterprise To
properly complicate matters, jealousy
is made the theme OF the comedy.
Every one in the play, at some time
becomes Jealous of some one, even to
the English slavy.' The game Of
draw poker that decides how, or
who shah run the business for the
coming year, was an actual occur
renee in Richmond. In fact il was
this game Of poker that gave Mr.
Pep1e his first idea Of "A Pair of
Skies" The winner has the tables SC
deity turned on him, byt the sweet
heart of the loser, that ne wants TO
break the contract, but is held TO #
by the loser, as the loser really turns
out TO be the winner. Being Ameri-
can in theme. characterization, and
complications, there is nothing
'Frenchy' or suggestive, just pure
wholesome fun, that has il is claimed.
produced more laughs in the same
length Of time, than any farce ever
written. "a Paair of Skies" will be
seen al the Augusta Opera House
Monday evening, March 1st-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-22

Ii Is understood that there is a
movement on foot TO have Maine
float in the parade at the 51st SEES
sior and reunion Of the Grand Lodge
Of Elks 70 he held July 1916 at Los
Angeles. Calf Several Of the lodges
have already contributed So each for
this purpose. There are Is lodges Of
Tll-s in haine and with like contri-
button from each lodge a $4,000 float
may be secured which would make all
excellent showing. This proposition
was started by Charles 3. Day Of Rich
nond, past exalted ruler Of Augusta
Lodge. No. sG4 He was representa-
tive from his lodge 70 the Grand
Lodge reunion last wear at Denver, and
according to his statements only one
lodge IN one State cast Of the Mis-
sissippi was represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-22

Col O n. BlacAiRgton of this city.
president Of the Maine State Hunters
Association. favors the proposed law
10 put a close SEASON on foxes b.
means of digging out their burrows.
He says foxes are growing scarcer year
by year He also says that il is true
that al certain times Of the year when
the females are rearing their young
they have the troublesome habit Of
catching chickens for food, but he
thinks the loss resulting in this way
is compensated many times over by
the revenue derived from the sale c
the fur Of the animals. This amounts
to nearly $50,Goo annually, and Col
Blackington believes that without re
strictive legislation the State viii soon
lose this source Of income.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-22
Interesting Meeting to be Held a
Ecstcn

Officials Of the State department Of
agriculture nave just received notice
OF the 9th annual meeting Of the New
England Federation Tor t-u-al Pro
gre.s, which is to Re held Friday
March 5 AT Faneuil hall, Boston. The
proerum as arranged Wiz interest al
who attend and at the close Of the
meeting those present VIII visit the
market and cold storage district and
the milk plants in and around Boston.
DR.. Leon S Merrill, director q the
extension service of the University 81
Maine, is vice presidert o ne Fed
Grafton and Former Commissioner of
Agriculture John A. Roberts is q
member Of the executive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-22
Doesn' tThiSProve
Is TRUE Worth

! Decker & son Of Clinton, Maine.
VIII l.. tt.s
W commenced selling Il. To- At
wood 4!ediolne IL 1868 There are
no, ma DAYS when We DO not sell
ron on. to .hree bottles"
Chutor IS NOT L big city. It's only
On. d hundreds Of places where even
1irs-, demand EXISTS al the time
I'll. ~asot 4 T" Atwoods Med
..u. %. ore, 80 Years. has afforded
rele1 -~on stomach troubles bilious
PES constipation and liver com
pam
r., +onay-he benefited and con
,;ne
81 cents Big Bottle FREE Sample.
~ = 4-ID1CINE CO.. Portland, Ne.
-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-22

The majority Of the departments VIII
he closed Today in observance Of
Washington birthday,
Commissioner Of Labor and Indus
try Roscoe A. EdGy passed Saturday
al Ruruford on matters Of business.
state Pension Clerk Charles G. Eng
Iish left SATURDAY for brief WISH at
his home al Lewiston.
Miss Lottie Sherburn, stenographer
in the State Highway department
rsssed Sunday with friends at Port
land
Miss Margaret Lee. stenographer in
the State Highway department, ieIt
Saturday for Bangor for short visit
with friends
Recent visitors 1t the State Museum
were Stanley Ware. Lisbon Falls; A
II ones. Farrningdals: HerbertJ L.
Rrvant. Sangervi1le; Irene D. Chase
Kent's Hill; Paul E. Guptill, Cherry
field.