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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-25
FRIDAY. JUNE IS. 1915.
ZEE FREEDOM Of TAE pREss.

~ -
Is the freedom Of the press to be cu..
tailed in the State Of West Virginia by
the large corporate INTERESTS That
is the question of supreme Importance
IN the case nov pending in the federal
courts against H. C. Ogden, publisher
Of several Of the big dalies in the state
and Recognized as the leading news.
paper publisher of West Virginia,
brought by the Manufacturers Light
& Heat Company. Of Pittsburgh.
The freedom of the press is just as
vital as the freedom of speech to the
Individual. A newspaper is the spokes-
ma of its constituencies readers.
The newspapers of the country have
more to do in the moulding of public
opinion than any other factor. Where
the great orator and political leader is
able to speak to a comparatively small
number OF people directly, the news
papers OF the country. through their
columns. daily speak to the people Of
The United States. II the press is TO
be denied the right to discuss public
problems for the benefit OF the people.
why have newspapers at all?
Mr.. Ogden has been sued by a large
corporation because he said exactly
what he thought and what he meant
about them through his newspapers.
Just the SAINT as an individual might
90 from place to place in any cam
qpaign and make addresses on some
specific public problem or question OF
Importance.
Mr.. Ogden is to be congratulated for
the stand he took in the matter and
for having the nerve to say what he
believed was true. His stand in behalf
of the Public Service Commission OF
the state and his stand for the rights
OF the people, who by their vote estab-
nshed such a commission. or at least
auothorized IT, is commendable. Mr..
Ogden has always held firm in ever%
issue for the peoples rights, for the
states rights and for everything which
he conscientiously believed was for
the good Of the commonwealth.
1t is only natural and right that Mr..
Ogden should defend the good name OF
his brother, who at the time OF his
death was a member Of the Public
Service Commission. An effort has
been made to cast reflection on the
name OF Mr.. ogden's brother, and it
was not only proper, but admirable.
that Mr.. Ogden should take vigorous
exception to this.
The newspaper editor who believes
that the public should be enlightened
on any public question, and who does
not do so because he fears the critt.
cism of some corporation, has failed IN
his duty to himself. his paper and his
readers. Mr.. Ogden is nj coward and
mas no fear Of any corporation, and
consequently when he felt that he
should make a statement in regard to
the Manufacturers Light & Heat case
he did so. and he was entirely within
bis constitutional rights and the rights
Of the press.
It is to be hoped that the courts viii
not see At to curtail the freedom OF
the press by making an adverse de.
cision in the Ogden case.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-25

Cross Business Man ION phone)-
Who is the hopeless idiot at the end
o fthis wire?
Operator (sweetlyl-I give It up!
/ don't know your name.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-25
A c~ALIFoRNlAN's LAMENT

When to the Golden Gate I came
And spurned the eastern thrall.
My eastern friends forgot my name;
They wrote me not at all.
It made me shed a bitter tear
To think that this should be;
But now It's exposition year
And they remember me.
They now remember. now remember
me.
How can a four-room bungalow
Where now three adults dwell
With rooom TO live but moot 10 grow,
Be made to stretch and swell
Yet seven guests are on their way
And others soon will beoyk.Smbmbr
Alas! Alas! Aiack,aday!
Ny friends remember me.
They now remember. now remember
me.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-25

Eelen-Herbert. you don't love me!
HERBERT do!
Helen-Then why don't your chest
60 up an down like the lovers in NOV
ing pictures?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-25

L. NJ. DAVIS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
COUNTY VETERANS
HOLD ANNUAL
9 .l'A7HER|NG
Association Members in Session
To-day at Grand Army Hall
RELIEF CORPS SERVES DINNER
Officers Elected at Forenoon Meeting
Program of Music, Recitations
and Speeches Follow.

About fifty survivors of the civil
war including Is from North Adams,
met here today for the annual re-
union and meeting OF the Bennington
County Veterans association. r. M.
Houghton, the president, presided at
the business session in the forenoon
when the following officers were cleo
ted; President, Col. Thomas Han
non. superintendent OF the Vermont
soldiers home; yice-presidents, o. e.
Adams OF Arlington, a. NJ Downs of
Bennington, A. A. Collins of Shafts
bury, W. II Smith of Manchester,
Mrs. Mary H. Botsford of Manchester
Mrs. May Taylor of Manchester Mrs.
Mary Smith of Manchester, Mrs. n.
NJ. Puffer and Mrs. S. f. Wood Of
Bennington.
An excellent dinner was served at
noon in Grand Army hall by the men,
bers of the local relief corps and in
the afternoon there was "A program OF
music, recitations and speeches.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
Daily Epgam Averages Word-But Then Bennington
GEORGE w. BAHAN.

| Three score and ten years ago in a
modest home, standing on the east
slope of the steep north hill, and near
where the Bennington Battle Monu-
! ment now stands, George w. Bahan
first saw the light of day. On Aug
| ust 2S of the present year in the city
| of Minneapolis, Mimi, Mr.. Bahan
suddenly and peacefully laid aside
| the cares incident to long and ac-
| tive life, and passed to the Great Be
| yond. The boyhood of George w.
Bahan was not only passed in re-
gion OF great scenic beauty, but in an
atmosphere of patriotism, for again
| and again his listening ears had
heard the story Of Stark's great vic
tory on the Walloomsac Heights, and
when the appeal to arms was made in
the early COS it was as trumpet
call to duty and it was not long be-
fore young Bahan wore the Federal
blue. Mr. Bahan served about four
years in the Civil war. He partici-
pated in 2S important battles. After
being honorably discharged, he turn
ed his face westward and finally set
tied in Minneapolis, Minn. He be-
came in time connected. with the po-
lice force of the above mentioned
city, twenty-three years of which
time he was rated as one of the most
valuable detectives connected with
the police force. For some years
previous to his death he was retired
from active duty and found himself
we'll situated to enjoy the remaining
years which should be allotted to
him. In. July. 1913, Mr. Bahan and
his friend, Felix c. Cole, came to Ben
nington direct from the Gettysburg
celebration. At the time of this visit
both were most graciously received
by old-time friends and it was their
Intention to visit Bennington at least
every two years, but that was never
to happen. Mr.. Cole having passed
away a few months after returning
home. and now his friend and COM
rade has also answered the last roll
James and Louisa Bahan, in their
day highly respected residents of
Bennington. Mr.. Bahan belonged to
the Masonic Order and was a Knight
Templar. His wife, who was Miss
Laura Crawford of Bennington, died
six years ago. The remains of Mr..
Bahan will be brought to Bennington.
The burial will be in the old ceme-
terry; funeral services will be held at
the Old First church at o'clock on
Thursday afternoon, Sept 2. Rev.
Isaac Jennings officiating.
1--WE know that Summer moons shall
wanc,
And birds from far will cross the
southern sea.
That Autumns hue will touch the
golden grain;
But who shall teach us when to look
for Thee"
John V. D, S. Merrill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
HIS e4TH ANNIVERSARY
Family Dinner in Honor of Charles
n. Robinson

Charles II. Robinson of North Car
olina, who has been guest of his
sister, Mrs. S. l.. Robinson, of Old
Bennington for several weeks. reach
ed the age Of S4 years yesterday, Aug
ust 81.
The day was quietly honored by a
family dinner with the usual birth
day cake, many cards. letters, an
original poem, q dispatch and gifts
from friends and kindred from New
Mexico to Maine.
1t is hard to realize that so many
years have slipped by this genial
gentleman so well preserved is he in
both mind and body
He will leave very soon for his
home, accompanied by niece, Mrs.
Frank Thompson, who with her hus-
band and son will stop here on the
return trip from Maine to Whining
ton, N. c.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
NlckERsoN.MAooMBER
Pretty Wedding Tuesday Evening at
Home of Mrs. Chas. W. Lockwood

Pretty Wedding Tuesday Evening at
Home of Mrs. Chas. w. Lockwood
Miss Edith Margurlte Macomber.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George l..
Macomber of Winthrop, Me, and
Paul Sumner Nickerson Of Wellesley,
Mass, were married at $50 Tuesday
evening at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs, Charles w Lockwood of
West Main street The ceremony
was performed by Rev. p. l.. Dow OF
the Methodist church. Mrs. Nicker-
son had been passing several weeks
with her sister The double ring
service was used Only relatives and
few friends were present
The bride wore gown of white
charmeuse trimmed with Duchess
lace Her veil Of tulle was caught
with orange blossoms. She carried a
shower bouquet of bride roses and
lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid,
Miss Rena G. Macomber Of Boston,
a student at Emerson college and
sister of the bride, was attired in a
dress of pale yellow crepe de chine
trimmed with roses and shadow lace,
and carried bouquet of white sweet
peas. Little Miss Leona Lockwood
niece o fthe bride, acted as flower
girl She wore a white hand en-
broidered dress with a yellow sash,
carrying a basket of white and yell
low roses which she strewed in the
path OF the bride
The best man was Leroy e. Mac
omber of Bennington, brother of the
bride. Merritt Burgess of Benning-
ton and Willis Jones of Hoosick
Falls acted as ushers.
Following the ceremony wedding
luncheon was served. An orchestra
played, using the wedding march
from Lohengrin for the entrance of
the bridal party, and 80 Promise
Me" during the ceremony. The par
ents OF the bride and bridegroom as
Mrs. Macomber wore gown Of
black lace over silver satin, and Mrs
Nickerson was gowned in a dress of
embroidered chiffon over pale blue
satin.
The front room Of the house where
the ceremony was performed was dec
grated with an altar of green aud as
tors, roses and cut flowers, In the
diniuo rOum the decorations were of
white cut flowers.
Mr. and Mrs Nickerson were class
mates at Bates college in the class of
1913. Previous to her marriage Mrs.
Nickerson was instructor in Latin in
the Milford, N H., high school Mr..
Nickerson, who is a son of Fred IL.
Nickerson, superintendent of schools
OF Medford, Mass, graduated from
Harvard university in 1914. Last
year he was head of the English de.
partment OF the Portsmouth, N. H.,
high school and now has 4 similar
position in the Wellesley. Mass,
nigh school. During her brief stay in
bennington the bride has made many
friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Nickerson left by mo-
tor for a wedding trip to Lake George
and Saratoga upon the conclusion OF
which they viii reside in Wllesley.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
POWNAL

There will be a recital in the Bap-
tist church Thursday evening at
7.30, by Miss Helen Lewis, b. E.. as
sisted by others who will render mus
ical selections. Miss Lewis is per
son who always delights her audience
and the Baptists are looking for a
crowded house Ice cream and cake
will be served after the conclusion of
the entertainment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT
Program for the Entertainment to be
Given This Evening.

March The Paramount Restoroff
Caprice Dance of the Nile Maidens,
Losey
Selection Broken Idol, Van Alstyne
Med. Overture Remicks Hits Lampe
Selection Tannhauser Wagner
Waltz Heart Throbs Lesser
lntermezzo Silver Cycles Thebarge
March The Ford Zickel
The Star Spangled Banner
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
How to Keep Well

Keep the liver active and the bow.
els regular by using Bakers Man
drake Bitters. 1t is a safe remedy
for constipation, blliousness, malaria,
sick-headache, loss OF appetite, dizzi-
ness, general debility. Sold every
where, liquid or tablets, 25 cents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

GOR SALE Farm of 100 acres, good six
X room house, horse barn. and wagon shed,
orchard of 30 trees, abundance of wood for
home use, nev5r failing witt at house, and in
pasture. land NIL level and well fenced, will in-
clude good COW, horse, caves g months old.
tons hay, good two horse lumber wagon,
moving machiuc hay rake, all growing crops,
and ali small tools. This farm must be sold to
settle estate. Price for all S2,5O0-part cash.
Nash 4 Hutchlns j6tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

EOR sALE-A complete set of Harpor's
bookcases, bed room set, pier glass hell
seat. pictures, chairs, ladder, etc. Mrs. A; A.
Squire, 1871 North 81. 69tGt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

LOR sALE-standing, $50 #. of picket fence
l. on the east eide of the village cemetery,
on Morgan St. Apply 10 Miss Valentine, Prest
Village Imp. Society. Tel. Bonn. tStb
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

COR SALE Kitchen range and side board IN
Il excellent condition also ladies winter
coats sizes 3S aud 10. Gail ut 502 Gage ST., fore
Moons and evenings OetOr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

FOR sALE-0n four cylinder five passe 1ger
l. 35 horse power Interstate touring car.
sold at very low figure. Il. W. Williams,
The bennington Garage. 4tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

EOH SALE Rabbit and coon hound pups
L. and yeariing dogs the bast and oldest strain
in the country. Satisfaction guaranteed low
67I7
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
Nobody Has AS Yet Reminded Us of the Fact That This Dali
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR SALE One carriage worth 1925; one
i good buggy and harness. 10 be sc ~
acrilice on account OF having no hor (
j. Watson Depot st. D.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

s;OR SALE-Have a so6d silver cornet, with
a case. Will sell cheap. Inquire 23' School
street. 6"ti
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

EOR sALE-The best Favored tomato in the
den. Ernest MarcouX, 10 Mill ST. e2t25f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

FOR SALE-Small place with acres extra
l. good land; comfortable house in good re-
pair; fine uever-fHling water. Located b0-
tween North Bennington and south Shafts
bury. Price s151 easy terms. Nash Hutch
ins, 5jI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

FOR SALE = Fall potatoes no for hog feed
seven cents per bushel The Orchards enis -
Phone I'm. b3tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

FOR ssLE-The Worthington nolne stead
In North Bennington, VI, consisting OF :
story house, porch across entire front and part
of each side, hot arr furnace, Kewanee water
system. bath room and acetyline gas plant.
Large, roomy barn, suitable for garage, cement
den. Lot has frontage OF over I0l feet. An
ideal place for anyone desiring home with all
modern improvements viii be sold rensona-
bic: INQUIRE 9. T. A. denesss ttsst ma haao9s, n
premises, North Bennington. VT. 56tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
PASSENGER SHIPS
TO Be SAFE FROM /
SUBMARINES
Germany Assures America That
Policy Will be Changed
WARNING Will Be GIVEN
Washington Officials Convinced That
Submarine Which Sunk Arabic
Has Been Destroyed.

Washington, Sept l. Germany
win conduct her submarine warfare
in the future according TO the United
States Interpretation of the rule of
international warfare, Ambassador
Bernstorff informed the state depart
ment today. No more passenger
steamers will be sunk without warn
ing and vessels suspected of carrying
contraband will be visited and search
ed and those on board will be given
an opportunity to escape.
Basing their belief on dispatches
from Berlin, Washington officials are
convinced that the submarine which
sent the Arabic to the bottom, was
herself sunk by British destroyers
and that as a consequence the report
of the commander of the underwater
craft for which the German govern
ment has been waiting will not be
available in determining the respon-
sibility for the loss OF the two AM
orleans who went down with the lin
c..
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

FOR sALE-The large brick dwelling. on
Pleasant st. in the Village of Bennington,
formerly occupied by the late Anna G Park.
This house has spacious grounds and contains
fourteen large rooms, besides pantry, bath
room, large wood shed ard foar room cellar.
1t is equipped with all modern improvements.
This place. which is one OF the mCst desirable
in Bennington, will be Sold at o very reasoE-
Healy or Edward j Han, BENNINGTON. iStt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

TI'O RENT In the Brewster building on
"A North ST. twelve steam heated rooms.
These rooms are well adapted for keeping
roomers MS with one exception every room OPP
ems into the halfway TIL re is Il good demand
for rooms here and this is a particularly sood
opportunity Tor mau ard wife to get their
own rent and make a profit on the remaining
rooms. Apply TO Charles N. Powers, Agent for
the property. 6itf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Thursday,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
TO sKnY

vINO RENT Cottage with garden on leas
n ant st. Also two rear tenemenrs on Onion
st. Small fsmilies only apply @G6 Pies SAINT
street 85tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

Paris, Sept. PA concerted attack
ON the French trenches in the Vosges
has heen repulsed according to the
statement of the war Office. Follow
ing long bombardment and explod-
ing of many asphyxiating gas bombs,
the German infantry stormed the
trenches. They were met by the
French in battle of bayonets and re-
pulsed with heavy loss.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01
WaNrga

WANTED Combination turner's at once
w Bottum 1ormnc Go. esq
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

vENO RENT-Three furnished rooms, suitable
n for light housekeeping. in the Levin
house, formerly the Ems Adams homestead,
on Pleasant street. Apply to Charles N. Pow
ers Agent for the propo ty. 63tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

NATANTED- Clerical work in Office by exper
w fenced typist. Copying also neatly and
accurately done. Address H. d. Banner OlHce-
Remington, VT. OSI6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

Berlin, via London. Sept 1.-The
Germans west OF Grodno are gather
ing in force preparatory TO an at
tack upon the fortress
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

Berlin, via wireless to Sayville, L.
l., Sept 1-Since the beginning of
the Austro.German advance in May,
fully l,500,00g Russians have been
either annihilated or taken prisoners
according to an official announce
ment of the war Office today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

vG,O RENT One side of arew two family
n house on Convent Ave. Containing seven
rooms and bath II ard wood floors. electric
lights and all improvements. Apply TO Denis
Donohue, Tel i09-M. 4Gtf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

xXyANTED Reliable young man wishes DOS
w ition as chauffeur can do all repairing.
Address X n. Banner Office eStC+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

TI,O RENT Ono small tenement f. s. Harri
Il Division st. 35tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

XXTANTED-Pupil nurses a. the Taunton
w state Hospital Training School for Nur
ses. For particulars, address nr. Arthur V
Goss, Supt., taunton State Hospital, Taunton
e0tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

Continued on Page 81
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

rENO RENT--Fully equipped machine shop
Il connected wi h Ideal Tour Garage. Car
penter and blacksmith shop, stores, oiiices and
ienements. Geo. NJ. Hawks. 435 Main St. Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

ZYTANTFD--Position doing house work or
w domestic nursing. Best of references.
Address II =. Banner Office. 6it6>
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-01

vEvO RENT House TO rent on Main St. Ap-
Il ply tow y. Hart 4Stf
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-08-07
RUSSIANS MAY KEEP WARSAW
Polish Capital Safe If II Holds Out
This Week, Says London.

London, Aug. 4.-The stubborn re
sistence which the Russians are offer.
ing to the Afstro-Sermans and the
slowness with which the forces of the
invaders have been able to move dur
ing the last few days leads to the be
lief in some quarters that the German
supply of ammunition is beginning to
feel the effect of the protracted strug
gle and that Russia may yet save the
Polish capital. Dispatches from War
saw dated Aug. l say the governor
general of Warsaw is still at his post
and Russian authority there is intact
There is talk in military circles to the
effect that If the Russian lines hold a
week longer the city will never be
abandoned.
Approximately 100000 people have
left the capital for the interior; other
wise normal conditions prevail.
A dispatch from Zurich says the
Russian defensive has proved much
more effective than was expected by
the Austro-Germans, and has necessi
tated complete change in their orig
inal plans of campaign.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-08-07
TAKE PLEASURE IN HAGGLlNG
Tibetans Will Not Be Denied the Joys
That Accrue From the Sense
of Bargaining.

"Mornin' time, bargain time," calls
out one OF the peddlers by the way
side in Tibet cheerfully as he sees
you returning from glimpse of the
SHOWS at sunrise. You bid him come
to you, and from one of the innumer-
able pockets concealed in his volu-
minous robe he will produce perfect
little jade cup, or Tibetan coffee
pot, or gold copper and precious
stones. or perhaps a huge lump of
rough turquoise hewn to look like a
couch with tiny gold Buddha reclin-
ing on it.
Then comes the bargaining, in which
he and all his friends take part against
your single self.
1t can all be done by signs and
smiles and patience and in the. long
run you will get some things we'll
worth having at a very reasonable
price.
But you must have no false pride
about bargaining. 1t is an elementary
part of these peoples nature. and the
Joy of selling will leave them forever
when the day of haggling is done.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-08-07
REASON FOR THE MUsTACHE
In Evidence as Having Been Worn by
British Soldiers as Measure Of
Military Necessity.

The correspondent who writes to
contemporary suggesting that the
British war office authorities should
insist on soldiers being clean shaven
instead Of ordering them to wear mus
taches, might have alleged Teutonic
influence in the adoption of the mus
tache of the British army. The Idea
was first borrowed from a batch Of
Austrian officers Quartered with some
of our troops on the South coast dur
ing the Waterloo campaign. 1t was
then taken up by the guards, who very
much resented any attempt on the
part of mere line regiments TO follow
the new fashion. The winter cam
paign in the Crimea led our men to
grow full boards for warmth, and
these, modified into flowing whiskers
c'Picadilly weepers," as they came
to be called) on their return to Lon
don, were long regarded as the mark
OF the man of fashion.-London
Chronicle.