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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
GERMANY WILLING
TO PAY FOR FRYE
AND CARGO
z
Provided Ship "a. % ,tsnts Were
American IN. 20
PRIZE COURT MUST DECIDE
Germany Upholds Captain OF EiteI
For Sinking Ship Under
international Law.
PRIZE COURT MUST DECIDE

Washington, April 9-Germany' in
tention to compensate the owners OF
the American ship william p Frye
sunk on the high seas with her cargo
of wheat by the commerce raider
Prinz Eitel Friedrich, was formally
communicated to the United States
government yesterday. ambassador
Gerard cabled note handed him by
the Berlin foreign Office. in reply 10
the recent American communication
submitting a claim for idemnity Of
$22S,059.54 on behalf OF the Frye's
owners.
The German foreign office upholds
without qualification the legality un
der international law of the raider 8
action in sinking the Frye and bases
the liability of the German govern
ment to pay idemnity solely upon the
old Prussian-American treaties of 1893
and 1928, which provide that contra
band belonging to the subjects or Cit;
zens of either party cannot be confsi-
Gated by the other and may be detain-
ed or used only in consideration of
payment of the full value In view of
this stipulation. the note says, OF
course the American owners must he
compensated for their loss. 1t is point
ed out. however, that the case of nee
essity must go into Il prize court, in
order that questions of ownership, ear
go destination. etc, may be formally
established
The German position is that the
Frye's cargo of wheat was. contrabaai
because 1t was consigned "for orders"
to Queenstown, which is declared to
be fortified port of Great Britain
No notice is taken of the fact that
since the wheat was sold en- route 10
British citizens. the United States fl.
ed claim for the vessel owners only.
this question being left for develop
ment in the prize court
Officials at Washington were some
what surprised at the nature of the
German note because of the bearing
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
BIG FIRE AT ADAMS
Collins Block Damaged to the Extent
$4,000

The great record of Adams for re
markably small fire losses was some
what marred early yesterday when q
fire of unknown origin, though. Hossib
ly to have been due to spontaneous
combustion in small closet ON tile
second floor of the Collins block. at
the east end of the structure, worked
its way to the roof, and then going
westerly, consumed the entire mans.
ard roof, and top floor, and burn
ed out the SECOND floor considerably
and did damage estimated from $780,
600 to $4,000. The loss with but a
few exceptions is covered by insur-
ance Through the remarkable work
of the Alert hose company, volunteer
firefghters of the town, and the great
supply and water pressure af Adams.
the flames were kept within the four
walls of the l-2-story brick structure
and surrounding frame buildings, in
Guiding the Adams house and Gray.
lock hotel, the Smith and Weston
buildings were saved.
At one time there were l9 streams
of water being played upon the fire
Water was poured in ON all sides and
as there was absolutely 10 breeze to
fan the flames, luck was on tho side
of the firemen Had there been
breeze of any force at all, the proba-
bility is that the entire central busin
ess section of Adams would have been
wiped out. Fortunately nobody was
injured The firemen brought all the
hose in town to the scene of rie FIRE.
hlt used only about 1000 feet Of It
The building is owned by the Grey
lock and First National bank. The
former owns three fifths and the lat
ter, the remainder Repairs and re-
building will be started as soon az
the insurance losses are adjusted
The exact cause of the fire VIII in
all probability never be known as no
one saw the actual beginning OF Il.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
BRITISH TUG TRIED
!, TO RAM GERAAH
SUBMARINE
Captain of the Homer Comes To.
Port With Thrilling Tale
FORCED TO ABANDON BARGE
Tow Was Sent to Bottom But Tug
Escaped After 80 Mile
Chaas.

London, April 0.--The sinking OF =
French bark and the Blue Limo steam
er Theseus bound from Liverpool to
Java constituted the results of Ger
man submarine activity today.
The captain of the tug Homer re-
ported today that while towing 4
barge he sighted German submarine
of st. GATHERINGS point The HON.
er, according to the story of the cap.
tain, cut loose from the barge and at.
tempted TO ram the submarine but
missed by narrow margin The
submarine attempted to torpedo the
tug but the shot went wild and the
Homer escaped. The submarine tlen
turned her attention TO the barge and
sent it to the bottom. The Homer
was later chased for distance OF &c
miles but finally eluded the under
water craft which fired five times at
her intended prey.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
PLANTING TROUT FRY
Several of the Streams Near Benning-
ton Stocked on Thursday

several OF tne streams wear OcHHiiy
ton Stocked on Thursday
A consignment of 10000 trout fry
were received here Thursday b. mem
bers OF the Bennington County Forest.
Fish and Game association.
One half of the lot were taken by
members of the association in the af-
ternoon and distributed in the Dewey,
Furnace, Rice, Bushnell and Rock
wood brooks, the South stream and
the Ladd brook in Pownal. The other
10000 were placed in the rearing
'troughs of the association and will be
kept until some of the mountain
streams are no longer fun OF snow
water before being distributed.
The hatchery at RoXbury has more
fry on hand this spring than can be
reared and Commissioner John w Tit
come is endeavoring TO dispose of tne
surplus. Naturally the streams in this
section are in u more advanced condi-
tion than the fishing waters in the
northern part OF the state and the .ry
were accordingly sent to Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
DOCTORS SAID He
HAD DROPSY

Some time ago had an attack OF
grippe which finally settled in my kid
neys and bladder doctored with the
doctors and they claimed l had dropsy
tried other remedies and got no re-
lief from any Of them. My condition
was such that l was unable to work
for about two months and the annoy
ing symptoms caused me great deal
of trouble and pain. | was hardly able
to turn over in bed. Seeing one OF
your Almanacs, / decided to give DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root a trial and af-
ter taking several bottles was able to
resume my work again. cannot
say too much in praise OF your
Swamp-Root as the results in my
case were truly wonderful.
You're very truly,
Robert Ballard,
Mansfield. Pa
Sworn and subscribed before me,
this 9TH day OF May, 1912
Ray c. Longbothum,
Notary Public
Letter to -
DR.. Kilmer 6, Co.
Binghamton, N. Y.
Prove What swamp.Root viii Do For
You.
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidney
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Bennington Evening
Banner. Regular flfty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
ALBERT KING OF BELGIUM
Children are selling Flags With His
Picture This Week.

April 9th, was the birthday of King
Albert of Belgium. Whatever may be
ONES attitude toward this "Audaclous
War whether one sympathizes With
one belligerent or the other, or pre-
serves strict neutrality, 1t is, | think,
safe to say that this young ruler COM
mands universal respect For many
of us he certainly commands more:
he commands our profound admtra-
ton. AT the time that his country is
in an unparalleled crisis, and ais peop
10 are called upon to undergo mental
and physical suffering unequalled for
any nations in modern times, with a
modest simplicity and quiet strength
he stands at the helm of his state.
The children of Bennington are now
asking us to buy little Belgian fiags,
and the proceeds of this sale, together
with what other American children
have collected in these days. Will be
wrapped in an American flag and sent
to him. 1t is not often that one has
the privilege of adding q leaf to tho
laurel crown of hero. still less TO
make tribute to heroic people
Perhaps the opportunity of our life
time is In these calls to make this
birthday salute and to give bread to
these hungry folk. Certainly today
America uncovers to Albert OF Bel.
GUM
Thornton F. Turner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
FRENCH WOMEN VOLUNTEER
Forming an Ambulance Brigade tc
Take the Places of Men.

Forming an Ambulance Brigade to
Take the Places OF Men.
Paris. April S.-The French Wo.
mems Automobile Club has begun the
recruiting OF women motorists, avla-
tors and balloonists to form an am
bulance brigade for the French ARMY.
Applications are coming in at the rate
of a hundred per day The organi-
cation aims to find enough capable
women conductors to replace all the
men at present driving ambulanceS
who are capable of rendering better
services at the front
Four women aviators, including
Nine. Pallier. Baroness de Ia Roche
and Mile. Helene Dutrieu, who falled
to obtain admission to the aviation
corps, have jointed this movement.
Many applications for enrolment
have been made by women motorcyc-
lists who want to act as dispatch
bearers at the front.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
FOR SALE: !!

The large brick dwelling on r.eas-
ant street in the Village of Benning,
ton, formerly occupied by the late
Anna C. Park. This house has spae.
ious grounds and contains fourteen
large rooms, besides pantry. bath
room, large wood shed and four room
cellar. 1t is equipped with all modern
improvements. This place, which is
one of the most desirable in Benning-
ton, will be sold at very reasonable
price. Apply to H. H. Webster, r.
e. Healy or Edward J. Hall. Beonhlg-
ton, Vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

it may have upon the negotiations now
in progress between Washington and
London over the virtual blockade Of
Germany and Austria declared by the
allies. The United States has insisted
that upon the belligerent seizing a car
20 consigned ITO order rested The
burden of proof that goods were des-
tined for armed forces of an enemy.
The German note was dated April 4,
one day after ambassador Gerard pre-
sented the request for idemnity.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
THE FALABA NOT ARMED
British Bureau Issues an Official De.
nial-No Tme for Escape

britiSn Bureau issues an Officiai De
niaI-No Time for Escape
London, April S-The Official infor
nation Bureau issued statement TO-
day, saying that the British steamer
Falaba, which was sunk on March IS
by German submarine with loss OF
over 100 lives. was not armed.
at is not true" says the statement
that sufficient time was given to the
passengers and the crew of this vessel
to escape The German submarine
closed in on the Falaba ascertained
her name, signalled her TO stop, and
gave those on board five minutes to
take to their boats 1t would have
been nothing less than miracle il all
the passengers and crew of a good.
sized liner had been able to take to
her boats within the time allowed
While some of the boats were still
on their davits the submarine fired a
torpedo at the Falaba at short range
The action made 1t absolutely certain
that there must be great loss OF life,
and 1t must of been committed knew.
ingly with the intention of producing
that result.
THE conduct OF all on board Tie
Falaba appears to have been excellant.
There was no avoidable delay IN get
ting out the boats. II is possibly true,
but quite irrevleant, that a trained
man of wars crew of equal numbers
might of managed to escape in similar
circumstances with less loss OF life.
To accuse the Falaba's crew OF no gil
gence under the circumstances could
not easily be paralleled"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
Seven
Year-Old
Clifford
MerCier
Read His Stor,

During recent interview, Mr.. Jo-
seph Mercler, of 253 Walker street.
Lowell, Mass, said to the writer: My
little boy, Clifford. seven years old
has taken Father Johns Medicine
whenever he had cold or cough.
ever since he was two years old, and
it has never failed to give good re-
suits. He used to cough badly al
night and he does not do it when we
give him Father Johns Medicine.
We believe that Father Johns
Medicine gives him increased weight
and strength. We strongly recon-
mend Father Johns Medicine to
mothers of children who are weak
and rundown.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
TO GIVE MINSTREL SHOW
Local Talent with Cast Of Seventy on
April 27

The lndependant Social club viii
give minstrel show at the opera
house Tuesday evening, April 2Ith
under the direction of Prof e. q.
Long There will be a male Quartette
of 20 voices composed of the best local
talent. There will be number of par
Elephants who have never taken part
in local entertainment before. The
price of admission will be so cents.
Tickets may be secured from any of
the members. at Gokay's drug store
and at Whitney's icgar store. These
tickets are to be exchanged for reserv
ed seat tickets at the box office of the
theatre on Thursday, the 22nd at Z p.
m, and at Gokay's drug store after
that date.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

EOR sALE-Desirable Property. The for
mer ST. Fra els de sales Rectory ln the ex,
elusive Summer c ,lony. near the historic Battle
Monument, Benninat)p, Vermont 20 miles
from Troy. n. s.; 20 miles from Manchester,
VI, Convenient to the Nit. Anthony Country
club two-story brick house, with l. and
piazza. Ten rooms, two baths. steam heat, city
water. electric li,ht. Large basement with
cement door. Chir neys for frepaces. About
d acres of Hand Barn. garage. well, orchard,
shade trees and shrubbery. House well back
from 81 eet. SOUTH eAsten exposure. Fine
view, Good air Rare opportunity for the
right parties. Apply to Rev. Thomas K. lArty,
20f Main St. 4,tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
ENJOYABLE DANCE
5est of the Series at Masonic Tenn.
Pile Thursday Evening.

In the opinion of the so couples
who attended the dance at the Ma
sonic temple Thursday evening, the
entertainment was the most enjoy
able of series of similar affairs that
have been given by the social com
mittee during the present season.
The dance was informal and was
perhaps all=.he more pleasing for
this reason. An excellent supper
was served in the dining room by
Mrs. Paulson. The dining room in
terror is now finished, although 1t has
been used for some time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
GRAND COMMANDER COMING
Gen. Palmer VIII Meet Veterans and
Guests at G. A. r. Hall

Col. Thomas Harmon received word
this morning that Gen. Palmer. the
head OF the national organization OF
the Grand Army who has been attend
ing the New Hampshire department
at Concord would be in Bennington to
morrow on his way to st. Adams to
attend the Vermont encampment
which opens next Tuesday.
Although the notice is short local
veterans are arranging for a recap-
tion to be held at G. A. r. hall tomor'
row evening.
The commander will be accompani'
ed by Past Department Commander
Charles Beach of Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
TRAWLER AND CREW LOST
Grimsby Boat Blown Up in NORTH
Sea--Nne Men Missing

London, April S.-The Grimsby
trawler Zarina was blown up in the
North Sea today 1t is feared that
the nine men on board the trawler
were lost.
1t is not known here whether the
zarina was destroyed by a mine or a
submarine
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
EoR SALE

VOR sALE-The large brick dwelling. on
formerly occu DIED by the late Anna G Park
This house has spacious grounds and eonta ms
fourteen large rooms, besides pantry, bath
room. large wood shed and -four room cellar.
ii is ednl Jped with all modern improvements.
This place which is one of the most desirable
10 Bennington, will be sold at very reaso5 :
able price App TO H. Webster n;
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont. partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday, Probably showers north
and central portions. Warmer inter
ior tonight.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
HOLD THREE NEUTRAL SHIPS
Norwegian, Swedish and Greek Yes
sells Detained by the English

London, April THE Norwegian
steamer Staya. which sailed from
New York March 10 for Gothenburg,
Sweden, and the Swedish steamer
Japan, from Yokohama January s, for
Gothenburg, were taken into Leith
by naval escort on Saturday Cor ex-
animation of their cargoes.
The Greek steamer, Spyros Val
lianos, from Savannah, March 10, for
Rotterdam, with cargo of cottor has
been detained at Falmouth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
A Hard Cold

due to a sudden change in the wealth
er, exposure, or any cause. IL 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, 1915-04-09

MRS b. N. GLE, r. F. D. Box ID.
West Newbury, Mass" That is the
way lots of children seem fearfully
i'll and their case is almost hopeless
when the trouble is worms. DR..
True's Elixir will gently expel the
worms and build up the system, re-
storing the child to normal health.
All dealers-35c, soc and 81. Medical
advice free.
Auburn. aains. 6n>.geInAAa.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
IT'S A GRAVE MISTAKE

TO accept wines or alcoholic mixtures as
Spring medicine; their false stimulation
is followed by greater depression,
Get the pure, non-alcololic Scott's
Emulsion, prescribedin in medical practice
ior forty years-but avoid substitutes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
cHiD BORN TO cEclLE
German Crown Princess Now Has a
Daughter.

Berlin, April Z, (yia London -
Grown Princess Cecile today gave
birth to a daughter. The mother and
child are doing we'll
The Crown Princess, who is a
daughter of the late Friedrich Franz
i'll, of observation-disclosures, marrcu
Frederick William, the German Crown
Prince, in June, 1905. They now have
five children, four boys. the eldest he.
ing 3 years of age, and one daughter
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
Child'S Life Saved
BY Or. True's Elixir.

We have just received a letter from
a charming mother of six children
wherein she says: "When | was ltv-
ing up in the mountains OF New
Hampshire my baby was very sick
and friend of mine wanted me to
use DR.. True's Worm Elixir, and now
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

/ have six children and
have never been without
1t (Dr. True's Elixir in
my house more than a
few weeks at n time, and
/ bought q bottle last
week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
LITHUANIAN RELIEF FUND
East Arlington Collectors Have For
Warded 500 TO Headquarters

The Banner has received form r. l.
Dundulis, OF Westville, H., secretary
of the Lithuanian National relief
fund an acknowledgement of 800 in
donations from the East Arlington
collectors. Mr.. Dundulis desires to
express grateful appreciation for the
donations from this county.
The East Arlington collectors make
the following report for this week.
The balance from last time 500 15
March 30 to April 5, East
Arlington collectors have
received funds. for the
Relief Fund. from the fol
lowing (East Arlington
Lithuanians 500
A Fadden 10
A. +. Buck $1.00
George Vaughn 20
b. n. Culllnan 20
Total collections $10S 30
One hundred dollars t$10O.OO OF
this amount was sent in to the Relief
Fund Financial secretary r. L. Dun
duls who after recording in the
book will send it TO the treasurer, X.
Sidlauskas. They both are under
bond
The balance $3.50 is in the posses.
sion of East Arlington collectors and
when certain amount more is collect
ed will be sent in 10 the center fund.
Sarah Baltounas, Secretary
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

Il vocation and independent living? Here is
your opportunity. Within two miles OF post
office about 30 acres of land, well adapted for
orchard. No buildings. Price 5000. Address
BOX 447, Bennington, vt. 1876
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

L horses. age and years old, weight elsa
lbs gentle, kind. work well siugle or double
Inquire at 43 Mill ST., Bennington. VI. 47t25+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

EOR SALE-A. La Marie has made some
L changes in bis future plans therefore he
will offer for sale his rev bungalow v and house
on northeast corner of lot Unless sold quick
ly. bungalow and other house will again he or
rent 4st4
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

EOR sALE-A double black walnut desk
owned by ]. II. Reminaton, at 400 Hillside
Street, Bennington. i1t4
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09
BOWLING SCORES
Mohawks Defeated the Hiiisidcs
Thursday Night.

The Mohawks defeated the Hal
sides last night on the 'Y" alleys 4
TO l.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

TOR SALE Two high grade Chester sows
to farrow In Ap il and May 10y purebrcd
Chester boar. $50 each. Also young Chest ar
pigs, b. X. Wilcox, North Powna, Vt. 1916
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

COR sALE- While wyandotte eggs for
4 hatching 81 per setting, Is eggs. Owen
strain. X. l.. Hanish. 461O'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

EOR sALE-Building lot west nf my resi-
deuce, 80 1t. front X 1893 1t. depth. Mrs. E.
Il. Hart 45t~
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

EOR sALE-Fifty horses. we Inst arrived
Y with 30 as eood as grow. We shin the best
horse, OF any dealer in the S ate. Pave 10 par
2aOO TO 3sfO: several pair 93r0 10 27sn and al
kinds OF single horses $50 to 17r0 few Rotd
seconds. We hive n load eve~v 10 days and vou
can find just wha. you want here All horses
warranted ~ renresanted Guilford & Wood
Hore Co. F. ]. Wood Prop, shelburne Falls,
MRse. E ...-.....s iitlS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

Tonight the Baptist church 2nd's
will roll the Big Mil ends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

ROR SALE-Ten bushels of yellow eight
rowad seed corn. Inquire of J. NJ. Rarher,
Greenwich st., North Bennington. 45t2j'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

For sALE-Ths personal rsSl estate. in
Guiding house, a small building aud land
on Bradford st. extension, of the late Lorin
Langdon. inquire OF Richard r. Hurley Ad-
ministrator. "
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

COR SALE Kent strain of White Leghorn
i eggs for setting is for 81 90. Choice pens,
mated 10 unrelated males. j. H. Livingston
b2l Main St., Bennington 4gtf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

FOR SALE Start business OF your own
Bakers outfit contains one No. 4 portable
Oven will hold so caves of bread; doughuut
stove; / mixing trule; moulding bench;
fets OF scales 8 bread crates; desk and case
combined; II raising boxes, and n )mplete set
of ttps; and also good bakers wagon in good
condition. win ,ell cheap If sold at o, ce.
Fred Williams, 3 Division Place, Bennington,
VT. 40t25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

EOR sALE-Gooi. rugged, growthy type
pigs, two months old, S4.50 each Wecan now
ship into Vermont. New England Live st ck
Co., Peabody, Mass $3.50
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-09

EOR SALE-Twenty tons of baled hay at $40
i u ton. w. X. White, North bennington.
VI l4tf