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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
BANDITS DRIVE N
FROM ATTACK
BY BULLETS
Attempt to Rob paymaster Who
Had Bag of Money
ONE MAN GOT BULLET IN KNEE
Most Daring HoIdup In Recent Years
Took Place at Lyon Mountain
Near Plattsburg.

PIattsburgh, May 21.--Two high
waymen made an unsuccessful at
tempt this morning to rob Hubert
Barbour, manager of the Plattsburgh
Traction company, and acting pay
master OF the Delaware and Hudson
company. Barbour. accompanied by
Delaware and Hudson Detective
John ]. O'Brien, was driving from
Lyon Mountain station to the Mines
Office, when the robbers jumped out
in the road and commanded them to
throw up their hands.
Barbour applied the whip, but the
robbers fred two shots at the horse
before the whip descended, and the
animal fell dead, The highwaymen
began firing at the men but Barbour
and O'Brien made a leap for the des-
peradoes. Barbour was shot in the
right knee, and fell. O'Brien seized
the money bag containing about
$4,000 and drew his revolver but the
men ran, disappearing in the woods.
Barbour's wound is not serious. The
bullet imbedded itself in the flesh
near the knee.
The hold-up was one of the most
daring ever attempted in northern
New York. Barbour and O'BrIen
are sure they can identify the ban.
dts. Search is now in progress in
all directions.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
9TH WARD ENTERTAINMENT
Play by School Children Attended by
Large Audience.

The first entertainment ever given
by the Seventh Ward school of this
town was rendered Friday evening
at the high school hall and was wit
messed by nearly six hundred people,
All of the two hundred pupils in this
school took part in the program,
which, although the first in its his
tory, was a complete success in
every way
The interesting program consisted
of boys chorus a swing song, and
other songs and dances by the very
small children, While the evenings
chief feature was the presentation
of play by the children entitled,
when Polly was Queen of the May
The success OF the evenings exer-
cises is due largely to the Misses
Cora Whitney, Mary Hyde, Carrie
Wood. and Annie Dakin who make
up the teachers corp of the Seventh
Ward School. To them belongs the
credit for the careful training Of the
children who presented such an en-
joyable entertainment.
The exact amount of money clear
ed is not yet known but will be an
nounced later. This money will 20
for the purchase Of a yictrola, and
other things needed by the school.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
MRS. ENDREss ELECTED
Bennington Woman Heads Vermont
Order of Rebekahs.


Brattleboro. May 21.-The last day
of the annual sessions of the grand
| lodge. l. o. o. F., was devoted to
the Rebekah assembly which opened
this morning at $50 O'Clock with
Mrs Nora Jackson of Barre, pres-
dent, presiding. Mrs. f. e. Perry ex-
tended welcome and Mrs Angie En-
dress, vice-president of the assembly
responded. M
The morning session was devoted
entirely to the reading of reports OF
the PRESIDENT secretary and treasur-
er and to remarks by visiting offici-
ais from other States. The report of
Miss Emma Gates of Ludlow, secre-
tary of the assembly, showed that
there was no change in the number
during the year, there being SO with
a total membership of 1862, de-
crease of nine for the year.
At the meeting of Oasis encamp-
ment last evening II. j. JOY of Brat
tleboro was presented by the encamp
jewel Mr.. Joy joined Wantastiquet
lodge in March, 1884, and the en-
campment in February, 1885. He
was installed as high priest on Janu-
airy 1, 1891 and has been in continu-
Gus service in that office ever since.
These officers were elected and in
stalled: President, Mrs. Angie En-
dress, Bennington; vice-president,
Mrs. Imogene S. Buck, Randolph;
warden, Mrs. Emma L. Rand, Sax
tons River; secretary, Miss Emma
H. Gates, Ludlow; treasurer. Mrs.
Eva NJ Hazen Windsor; marshal.
Mrs. Clara Peterson, st. Johnsbury:
conductor Mrs Emma Coburn, West
Burke; inside guardian, Mrs. Ger
trude Jewell. Proctorsvile; outside
guardian Mrs. Ardelle Wallis,
Waitesfeld; chaplain, Mrs. Mabel II.
Caldwell, Enosburg Falls. These
district deputy presidents were ap-
pointed. no appointment being made
for the eighth district: Mrs Sarah
Carpenter of Bennington, Mrs. Wini-
fred Hay of West Rupert, Mrs Ida
Spear of Burlington, Mrs. Lucia
Phelps of Milton, Mrs. Jessie B.
Jones of Island Pond, Mrs. Jennie
Craig of West Burke, Mrs. Martha
Ford of Randolph, Mrs. Nellie Ship
pee of Jacksonville, Mrs Lillian Al
len of Wardsboro, Mrs. Ellen Noye5
of Hyde Park, Mrs. Alice Smith of
Chester and Mrs. Lila Patterson of
Washington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

London, Saturday, May ga state
of war now virtually exists between
Italy and her former allies, Austria
and Germany, although no formal
declaration, has as yet been made,
according to advices that had reach
ed here up to late this morning
The final legislative step before
the conflict was taken by the Italian
government yesterday when the
Senate endorsed the action of the
Chamber in granting the government
extraordinary powers in the event of
war. for which the whole nation ap-
pears to be enthusiastic. The Salan-
dra ministry was expected to meet
at once and draft declaration OF
war
Meanwhile, on the Austro-ltalian,
frontier. according to fragmentary
dispatches, the situation is tense. Al
ready some bridges at border points
have been destroyed by the Aus
egraph wires and destroyed railroad
tracks.
Huge forces are massed at strateg-
ic points on both sides of the from
tier, and the Swiss hear that Ger
many is sending large bodies of men
south to aid her ally All navigation
has been stopped on the Adriatic
simultaneously with the expected
advent of Italy into the war. Serbia S
reconstructed army, having recover
ed from the campaign which result
ed in the Austrians being driven out
of Serbia, and been newly armed and
equipped. has begun a march toward
the Austrian border. bent on another
invasion Of Austrian territory
Austria will thus be attacked from
all sides, and she has still another
enemy. Rumania, in prospect, for it
has been an open secret for some
time that Italy and Rumania have an
agreement to act in concert.
Rumania, however. is awaiting the
conclusion of an agreement with
Greece and Bulgaria, which are also
expected to join the Allies, before
she takes up arms.
The demands for compensation,
territorial and otherwise, of Ruman-
ia, Bulgaria and Greece, are now in
process of arrangement, according
70 persons in London who are well in
formed. Just at present the exces-
sive claims, first put forward by
these states, are being cut down.
Reports are coming from Greece of
more cordial relations between the
Court and former Premier Venizelos,
which can only point in one direc-
ton.
'Gallipoli armies" are in process of
formation in some of the Balkan
states. and the title sufficiently indi-
Gates the proposed scene of their ac-
tivities.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
CHANGE FAvoRs U. S.
New British Cabinet Likely to I'm
prove Shipping Situation

Washington, May 19-There is
strong probability of more favorable
treatment for American shipping in
terests as a result of the coming re-
organization of the British cabinet.
1t is the expectation of officials
here that when the changes contem-
plated under Premier Asquith's an
nouncement today are put into effect
Sir Edward Grey, Minister of For
eign Affairs, VIII exercise larger in
fuence in the administration than
heretofore. The Foreign Office has
been disposed in many instances TO
treat neutral interests with much
more liberality than has been the
practice, but was prevented by the
predominant influence of the Admir-
atty and the War Ministry. The les
sening of the despotic power OF the
military branches of the government
over all other branches is under
stood here to be the chief objective
OF the cabinet changes about to be
made.
W III AiAD dtAblnHliotARhs rbOA ANhn-
on is found for expecting that not
only will the British authorities be
more lenient in treatment Of Ameri
can shipping interests, but that the
delays which really have been a
greater cause of suffering TO Ameri
cans than the British policies them
selves will be substantially reduced.
There were Indications today that
persons responsible for the persist
ent reports of the last three days
that the United States is to send i'm.
mediately to Great Britain another
note of protest against certain Brit
ish practices in its treatment of Am
erican trade interests have been over
looking the fact that decision in the
matter rests solely with President
Wilson. 1t is said authoritatiyely
today that no immediate action on
this subject should be looked for
1t is well known that for more
than two months the State Depart
ment has been preparing data on
specific cases of British practices
with view to making them at some
| time the basis of fresh representa-
tions to Great Britain. The Presi-
! dent has been thoroughly cognizant
of what was being done and the ma
ture of the case against Great Britain
thus being built up. He did not, how
ever, direct that this matter be put
in the form of a note, and it is GER
| tain that this would not be done un-
| til the President himself gives the
word.
The demand of Germany that the
/ United States move as vigorously
| with reference to British violation of
American trade rights as it did with
| regard to Germany's violation of Am
erican rights has had something to
| do with the recrudesence of the agi-
| tation here against Great Britain. A
more potent influence however, has
been that of the cotton interests, the
| chief sufferers at the hands of the
British at this time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
NIGHT PATROL IN Hooslck
Incendiary Fires Cause Citizens t
Volunteer as Watchmen.

Volunteer as Watchmen.
1t is dangerous for strangers in
Hoosick after nightfall unless they
are straightforward in answering
questions of the volunteer patrols
They are likely to be halted and ask
ed to explain their presence. Alarm
ed by the recent incendiary fires.
many citizens of Hoosick are doing
volunteer patrol duty and number
Of men are employed by others
Watchmen have been stationed at
the button factory, at the long bridge
at the Tibbits residence and il var
ious other places. Wednesday night
man was seen near the button fac
tory, but he escaped by running
when ordered to halt by a watchman.
The matter of securing some sort OF
fire apparatus is also under discus
sion, and it is possible that the old
truck of Hook and Ladder Company
No. 1 of Hoosick Falls may he Sc
cured. The purchase of combina-
tion engine and chemical wagon has
also been suggested Sheriff Pow
ers is working in cooperation with
the town authorities.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
To Shon Lamb the Shearer Once Proceed Blame God the

though the Germans occupied a por-
tion of the right bank of the river,
the main defenses of the San appear
to be still secure.
The Austro-German force which
crossed the river is attempting a
movement southwark to encircle
Przemysl, but as yet this maneuver
has not been developed sufficiently
to threaten the fortress from the
east. Bombardment of Przemysl from
the west continues, apparently with
out infiicting serious damage.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

London, May 21.-ln the face OF
the tremendous AustroGerman drive
through Galicia one ray of hope is
shining for the Allies and the Rus
SLAMS today. While the Teutons have
crossed the San and their over
whelming artillery seriously threat
ems Przemysl to the south, the Rus
sian movement in the north, around
Iwaniska, has slight promise Of
ilanking the great German left, a
movement which may check the cen
ter. There is no doubt that the Rus
SLAMS in that quarter have driven the
German forces southwest from 0pa,
tow, back to lwaniska, and if this
operation is successfully driven
home it will land the Russians to the
rear of the German advance, threat
enng the communications.
4 movement of that sort at this
time, when the heaviest of ammunl-
tion is constantly necessary for the
Germans. will have an important eff
feet. However, developments have
not yet reached the stage when it
can be said the Teutons have been
checked in their general movement
In the meantime the Germans and
Austrians continue to use with crush
ing effect their enormous artillery
against which the Russians virtually
are powerless. There appears to be
no limit to their employment. Dis
patches from Petrograd report that
in order to cross the San the enemy
expended between 100000 and 81
100000 shells and in one small area
had 1000 heavy field guns at work
1t gave them twenty-five mile sec
tor of the 100 miles between Przemysl
and Sandomir and it established
them safely in their positions.
The Russian official report this af-
ternoon declares that all this ad-
vance has been won at an enormous
cost in human lives by the Austrians
and Germans.
The compactness and consequent
immobility of the heavy German for
nation, while successful in forcing
the San between Jaroslau and Lezo-
chov, is said by Russian army offlc-
ers to have prevented the Germans
from executing maneuvers which
might threaten the Russian flank. AL
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
RUSSIANS TRYING
TO STOP TEUTON
ADVANCE
%aIIsFY
BY a Fianklng Movement From
2 s., South Poland Base
Lin s---a
HAVE Mtl- SOME SUCCESS
If a Wedge Can Be Driven Into Ger
man Left 1t VIII Compel
Their Retreat.

Petrograd, May 22-After hard
fighting the Russians have checked
the German advance east of the San
river and are slowly forcing che
Teutons back
Heavy fighting at Stryjl indicates
that the Austrians have made more
progress south of Przemysl and 1t is
announced that the Russian advance
in Bukowina has been checked by
heavy German reinforcements sent
to the aid Of the Austrians.
The general situation in Eastern
Galcia is now favorable to the Rus
slams as they are back at their base,
while the Germans and Austrians
have penetrated beyond their lines
of communication.
The movements in South Poland
are being guarded but it is known
that some important offensive is be-
ing undertaken there.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
, ANOTHER GRANDcHlLD
Presidents Daughter, Mrs. McAdoo.
is Mother of Baby Girl.

A baby girl. the second grandchild
OF President Wilson was born at
Washington last night to Secretary
and Mrs William G. McAdoo. She
will be christened Ellen Wilson for
the late Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The
secretary and Mrs. McAdoo, who is
the presidents youngest daughter,
were married in the blue room at the
White House just q year ago. Mr..
McAdoo went to his Office at the
treasury department yesterday for
the first time since he was operated
upon for appendicitis nearly two
months ago. The president was at
the McAdoo home when his grand
daughter was born.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

FOR SALE Desirable Property. The for
mer ST. Francis de Sales Rectory, In the ex-
elusive Summer Colony. near the historic Battle
Monument, Remington, Vernon; IS uilc3
from Troy, N. Y; % niles from Manchester.
Club A Two story brick house with L. and
piazza. Ten rooms, baths steam heat, ci v
water. eleetric 1ight Large b .sernent vii h
cement floor. Chimneys for tirepaces. About
Il acres of land. Barn. garage, well, orchard,
shade tres and shubbcry. House well hack
from street. southeastern exposure. fine
Wow. Good air Rare opportunity for the
right parties Apply TO Rev. Thomas r. Carly
20I Main st. 73tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
AMERICANS DUPE FRENCH
Army Commissiariat Decides Not to
Buy Supplies From Sample.

Paris, May 21,-It is understood
among American commission agents
here that the army commissiariat
has decided to stop buying American
goods for France from Sample, owing
to the failure of American manufac-
turers to deliver goods according to
sample.
Henceforth, it is understood, pur-
chases of American goods will be
made by commission in New York
and will be paid for through bankers,
possibly through j. p. Morgan and
company
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
SENIOR PROGRAM
Five Senior Essays Given Friday
Afternoon.

The first installment of Senior es-
says was given at the high school
hall Friday afternoon when four es-
says and one Grafton were given.
Those who took part were: Zada
Nichols, America as Seen in the
Eyes of the Immigrant; Miss Anna
Green, IS. Weir MITCHELL; Richard
Mcclure, Bravery in Modern War; :;
Miss Florence Hill. THE Circulating
Library; and Miss Irene White,
"Superstitions."
Each number was well rendered
and the essays showed thought and
careful preparation. Next Friday
afternoon the second section of SEN
ior essays will be given. The pro-
gram will begin at 2.15 and the pub
lie is especially invited.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
Different Circumstances.

Hampton-Last week a doctor told
me to go south. Rhodes-Last week Il
doctor told me to go north, south, east
or west-he didn't care which. was
calling ON his daughter.-New York
Globe
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
a Hard Cold

due TO sudden change In the wealth
err exposure. or any cause, If 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, 1915-05-22
WAR IN PROGRESS
BETWEEN ITALY
AND AUSTRIA
Railroad BRIDGES and Tracks Blown
Up and Wires Cut
ARMIES FACING EACH OTHER
Servia Also Plans New Attack On
Austria and Roumania Expected
to Follow.

Rome, May 22-ltaly's declaration
OF war against Austria, will be sent
today, according to the best report
available.
Reports from Bucharest state that
the Roumanian army is being secret
ly modified and will follow Italy in
striking at Austria.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

EOR SALE-Earm OF 100 acres. about 40 acres
L tillable, balance pasture and wood land.
New room house, large barn with basement
and silo. running water near house and in barn.
yard also IN pasture. This farm is nicely loca-
ted on good road two miles from Bennington,
keeps 10 cows and team. Nice place for poul
try. small fruit and vegetables. Price 81 700.
Nash & Hutchins. 6St'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

UoR Ar.E-Building lots on Washington
L Ave. one large lo { Just nortn of MRS. Nc
Candliss. The fnest lot in the V llage Sew
erai lots on Park street and other locations.
fuuse formeriy owned by Il. b EcgeIton on
Deweyi and Grant streets. Several other
houses and farma. Gen. ms. Agt. N. Y. Life.
IL. N. viii ans, Tel. l3J-W. 'Oii
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

WANTED: Approximately $4,000
pounds of Vermont June creamery
butter. For specifications apply to
Dewey T. Hanley, State Purchasing
Agent, Montpelier, Vermont
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

FOR SALE or Exchange, Fivo PASSENGER
Overland Q9l3) car this came new
from factory in August 1919 aud has ot en- run
less thln 1000 mile and ia as good as new. VIII
sell cheap or exchange Tor other property,
see Nash & Hutchins b1tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

OST-A demountable rim from an automo
IL bic. This is the rim OF tho wheel. or
fclloe without the tire. Fiader please po,iiy n,ny
Is nnington Garage. olu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
GREAT RAILROAD WRECK
One Hundred Believed To Have Been
Killed Near Carlisle, ENGLAND

Carlisle, England. May 22.-Three
trains were filed up in collision at
Gretna on the Caledonia railroad
near here this noon and it is believed
that 100 lives have been lost.
Many were burned to death when
the wreck caught fire. The disaster
is the worst of the kind in years in
England.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont. thunder showers this after
noon or tonight, cooler interior Sun
day probably fair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

sYOR sALE-The large brick dwelling on
Pleasant st. in the Village of Bennington,
formerly occupied by the late Anna c. Park.
This house has spacious grounds and contains
fourteen large rooms, reeides pantry, bath
room, large wood shed and four room cellar.
IL js equipped with all modern improvements.
This place, which is one of the most desirable
in Remington, will be sold Ut a very reeson-
able price Apply to VI. II. Webster. II. Z.
Healy or Edward J. Hail. Remington. dStf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

FOR SALE Monday and TUESDAY, CHINA
L closet, sideboard. chamber suites, chnrs
and other house old articles. mfe. l.. B' rar-
ker. across from .th Ward School ON Gas 81.
S4t24
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

FOR SALE Generous sized u keIfigelaa,,or IN
L good condition Price 500 j, ii. LIVING
ston, G2l Main st 81
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR SALE Sdehoard in excellent eondl-
l. tion, also a sho wcass. Cal so! cage 81
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

EoR sALE-wyckor strain of white eE-
horn eggs for setting, IS for 75c. Mated
TO unrelated males. p. w. Eldled, Tel. l7l-l6.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

sJOE Safe Eggs for SO osting.. Fish i strain
white Wyandettes. Egss from best ren
si.o0 per Is; 5Ofor $500 Utility stock, splendid
per cent s, v fertilits g,laranteed &. Il Gusb.
man. North Bennington, VT Phone 1851
e s .sls GOl25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

COR SALE Green Mountain and World
Wonder reed Potatoes at 25 cents bnshe
Wheeler M3e. Tel. l79-2. slto'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

FOR SALE Two SEATED carriage, harness
Tel. ls9W. olt0
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
National League
Chicago 3. Boston ..
Other games, rain.
Federal League

Chicago ., Brooklyn 2.
Pittsburg 3, Baltimore ?.
Newark 4, ST. Louis 3.
I[apvoc ri,v q Ruffaln .
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

E7uR sALE-~eYersl drIving nortes; ng'e
Il and double carriages, new and slightly
used; second hsnd lighu harness. Inquire IL.
NJ. Tuttle Co., Bennington. VT. SIT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
Amerleaa Leaaue.

Chicago 8, Boston 2 tl7 innings)
st. Louis 5. New York 4.
Philadelphia II, Detroit S.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

FOR sALE-Twenty tons of oaled hay at $40
a ton. w. Il. White, North Bennington.
14ff
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

TTNO RENTAL $ room house on Park street,
newly repaired INSIDE and out. Small fam
lily preferred Apply Miss Blackmer. ag I'm
ION st. soft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
LOST AND FOUND

| ,oST- Either on street or at the opert house
Mt the time of the community festival, n
unch cloth, Mexican drawn work. Reward If
returned TO Banner Office. 5SLf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22

walks, nice lawn, gravel driveways; also gar
den. Lot has frontage OF over 1e0 feet, An
ideal place for anyone desiiing home with ali
modern improvements Will be sold re,tsOna
bic. Also one z seated canopy top surrey In
good condition; one top buggy and set OF har-
ness in first-class condition. Inquire of X. A.
Jones, First National Bank, or of Mrs. W. X.
Worthington, on premises, North BENNINGTON,
VT Off