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house on County street. How the man
could have covered the distance to the
crossing and in the mean time become
embroled in a quarrel that resulted
in his death is hard to comprehend.
More circumstances of a conflicting
nature have been brought to light by
the investigation. At least three diff
ferent automobiles passed over the
crossing in the vicinity of $50 o'clock
and the occupants of the three cars re
port that they saw two men standing
On the trolley track on the right hand
side and close to the highway. viii
liam Barber was driving one of the
cars and was carrying his father, d.
p. Barber, to the latter's home at
North Bennington. Richard Dwyer.
foreman at the Stark Paper company
mill at Sodom and Mrs. Dwyer were
on their way home by automobile and
passed the crossing around $50. After
they had crossed the Governor Robin
son Bridge they heard the sound of an
explosion which Mrs Dwyer thought
was the blowing out of tire.
Another experience that tends to
bewilder the situation is that of three
sisters, daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bronson, who live Just beyond
the Governor Robinson bridge on the
North Bennington road. The young
women attended the Harte theatre
Saturday evening and left the village
oil s,F .t,,t, ,tstll,
the intention OF walking to their
home. When they reached the water.
ing trough about hundred and fifty
yards from the crossing where the
crime was committed an automobile
carrying only the driver overlook
them. The young man, who was un-
known to the young women. stopped
his ear and offered to take them to
their homes, stating that he was max
ing a trip to North Bennington and
return The invitation was accepted.
AS the young women were entering
the car thcy-heard lve orysix revolver
shots One oNthe girlsveagsi She II
positive that there Vas a baUsetaftof
the second shot aid that thei neA
three or four eaine IN rapid SUGGEST
ion judging from fhe hour thenhei
ltrc closes, usually o'clock aud lhb
lapse oiytime duriWiheir wnN loAhh
watering trough The shots were pfoll
B ably heard IN The vicinity OF $3.50
/ o'clock.
II has been learned that Costello
was In Walloomsac or North Hoosick
Saturday afternoon and that he re.
turned to this village In the vicinity
, of o'clock. He could not have had
a large amount of money on his per.
! son as his weeks pay was less than
, Sll and he Is known to have paid Mrs.
Mahar. with whom he lived. 81 OF this
amount
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Resolutions.

Whereas, Tucker Chapter No, 3S.
o. Il. S. has been called to mourn the
loss of an honoreu member, Sister
Sabra Phillips, therefore be IT,
Resolved. That We will ever cherish
the memory of this sister who was
held in high esteem by all who knew
he'
She was a true hearted friend, a
loving wife and devoted mother.
The voyage of her earthly life has
ended. but we know that beyond the
grave she is waiting to welcome us
TO our eternal home.
Resolved That we express to her
hereaved family sympathy in their
sorrow. That a copy of these resolu.
tions be sent to the family and also
placed on flle aud printed in The Ban.
es
Mrs. A. S. Payne.
Mrs. W. r. White,
II White.
Committee.
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OFFICIAL RETURNS
Returns to Secretary Of state Show
That Hulburd Won by 921.


That Hulburd Won by 92t.
Montpelier, Sept. 1S.-The complete
returns from the primaries held on
September u have been fled in the
Office OF the secretary of state and the
result of the voting is as follows:
For United States Repub.
lican, c. S. Page, 212l3; a. NJ Fletch-
er, S9l2; c. w. Gates, 1853; Oscar
Miller democrat. 3Sl6.
For cOngressman-Re 1st
district, F. l.. Greene. 1854; second
district, p. II. Dale, l6,7S7. democrat,
lst district, Il. b. Daley, 4307; second
district, G. Herbert Pape, AOl9.
For governor-Republican, Horace
+. Graham, S2.244; democrat, w. b.
Mayo 6562.
For lieutenant governor-Republi.
can. Il. W. Hulburd. 1850: ]. f.
Weeks, 1853; democrat, II. C.
Brislin. 6O97.
For state treasurer-Rcpublican, w
+. Scott. 29,S9l; democrat. o. T. Luce
5S6;.
For secretary Of state-Republican
G. w. Bailey. Sl,627; democrat. T. II
Wright. 1858.
For state auditor-Republican
Thomas Cave. jr., l4,3Si; Benjamin
Gates, 1886; democrat, j. c. Durick
$500.
For attorney general-Repubican
II. g. Barber. 27934; democrat, f.. /.
Webster, $500.
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MRS. JANE FISK JOHNSON
Long Time Resident Dead in Her
Ninety.Thrd Year.

Mrs. Jane Fisk Johnson, aged %.
and generally known to a large mum.
ber of friends and acquaintances in
Bennington and vicinity as Aunt
Jane Johnson, died late Monday after
noon at her home on North street She
had been confined to her bed but a
few days and death was due to old age
and not to any organic trouble. Dur
ing the past summer she had been in
the best of health. had visited the fam.
lily camp at Peaks pines and had been
about the house as usual until within
the past three weeks.
She was a native of SALISBURY,
where she was born January 4, 1924.
The oldest member OF a family of ten
children she was the last survivor and
she leaves as relatives only nieces
and nephews.
July 3, lS47, she was married to An.
drew Johnson who the following sum.
mer built the house at POI North
street which had been her home dur
ing the past 6S years Since the death
of her son a number of years ago she
has been tenderly cared for by her
niece. Mrs. William T.. Frost.
The funeral will be held from the
house at o'clock Wednesday after
noon. Rev. 7. l.. Dow. pastor OF the
Methodist church, will oiiiciate and
the burial will be in the South Shafts
bury cemetery.
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MILLION A MONTH NEEDED
To Care for the Heluians During Com.
ing Year.

Believing that the war will con.
tinue at least another full year, the
commission Tor relief In Belgium an
nounced at New York yesterday that
II faces the necessity of asking and
soon will ask the American people to
give S1,O0O0O0 every month in order
to avert widespread sickness and
death from the lack of proper food. To
date the United States has contribut.
ed an average of less than half mil
lion month, while the commissions
purchases In this country. through
funds provided from other countries,
have lately averaged over $4,000, ,0OO
q month
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What the Old Man Meant.

He-Has your father said anything
about mel She-Yes. He said that
you ought TO have been big league
manager. He-Did he say why?
She-Yes. Because you are always ex'
planning why you aren't doing any
thing this year and boasting about
what you are going to do next year.
Puck.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-19
DIES IN MOTOR CYCLE CRASH
Batavia, NJ v, Man Killed and Three
Hurt in Accident Today.

Buffalo. n. Y. Sept 16.-One man
was killed and three were injured to.
day in a collision between two motor
cycles near here The dead man is
Henry Stakel, hotel keeper of Ba-
tavia The injured are Frank The,
Stakel's brother-in.law, and John Mil
Ter and Asa Hiteman of Rochester.
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". AIRY SHARE
LESTER II. NICHOLS
I IOMMI .sIONERs' NOTICE

~ Etsate ofiBRIDGEr eHANAHAN.
The Undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
OF Benningt N. COMMISSIONERS 10 receive,
examine, and adjust the claims and demands of
a!l persons against the estate Of Bridget Shan.
ahan.. late or Bennington IN said District. de.
ceased, and all claims exhibited IN of ct there.
TO, hereby give notice that we will meet for he
purpose Aforesaid, at the office of A. \. Batha.
way a 90 in the village OF North Bennington
and vsth day OF October next, from Z O'Clock
a. m. until O'CLOCK y. m, on each OF said
DAYS and that SIX months from the 18th day
April =. ID. lel6, !, the time limited by sad
20 us for examination and allowa nce.
Dated at Pennington, VI, this 2lst day OF
April A. ID. 1915.
WIN. G. MEAGaER,
A. N. SHEPARD.
CommIssonefa
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AsQUlTH'S SON KILLED
British Premier's Loss on the
Battlefield

London. Sept. 1s.-Lieut Raymond
Asquith, son of Premier Asquith, was
killed in action on Friday, it was an.
nounced yesterday Raymond Asquith,
who was in his 3Sth year, was a grad.
uate of Oxford, president Of the OK
ford union and prominent as a mem
Der of the bar, to which he was ad-
mitted in 1904. He acted as junior
counsel for Great Britain in the north
Atlantic fisheries arbitration at The
Hague in 1907. He was made sec
ond lieutenant in a county of London
regiment in 1914 and lieutenant of the
Grenadier guards in 1915. He was
the eldest son Of the premier Two
brothers, Lieut.. Arthur Asquith of the
royal naval reserve and Lieut.. Her.
bert Asquith were wounded in action
at the Dardaneles in June, 1915.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-19
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont. fair tonight and Wednesday.
Light frost. rise In temperature
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by executing a brilliant, irresistible
charge reminiscent of oldtime war
fare.
London, Sept. lS.-Along one mile
front the British have advanced an.
other thousand yards and have cap
tured a German fortified works which
previously had resisted all their ef.
iorte.
This operation is characterized by
Gen. Haig, the British commander. as
important and highly successful. 1t is
indicative of the intention of the Brit
ish commander to force the battle
along the Somme front without cessa.
tiCn, the new advance being con-
tinuation of the powerful movement
undertaken by the British and French
last Friday.
Both north and south OF the Somme
river in France the British and
French troops at various points are
keeping up their vigorous offensive
against the Germans and have achiev-
ed further successes and put down
strong German counter-attacks.
The Italians are still holding their
newly acquired positions on the Carso
front despite vigorous attacks by the
Austrians which were preceded by
heavy bombardments.
Athens, Sept. lS.-via London
Franco.Serbian troops have surround.
cd the bulgarian forces in northwest
ern Macedonia. according to reports
reaching here. The Bulgarians are
said to be falling back precipitately.
Berlin. Sept, Is, (yia London, Tues
day. Sept. l9)-The mass attack by
the British along the SCmme front on
Friday was, according to adyices
reaching here, apparently carried out
| only by means of the concentration OF
the entire British forces. The Ger.
mans assert that there Is hardly q
fresh British division left.
The Germans. nevertheless. are not
disposed TO give way to any Illusion
that the British Army has been com
| pletely weakened, although II is assert
ed in official quarters that the latest
battle has served to convince them
once again that the British are Ger
many's chief opponents In the west
On Sunday, while the Germans were
making counterattacks. and among
other things regaining portion OF the
lost village of Martinpuich, both the
British and French continued their eI
forts at various points along the line
particularly the British, between
Thiepval and Combles. These efforts
It is announced. were brought to {
standstill. The French concentrated
their efforts at Bouchavesnes. lu
were thrown back.
The belief is held In Berlin tha
even II Germany's opponents have no
been completely weakened. a contnu
ance OF the attacks with their forme
intensity is an impossibIlity. because
the Anglo.French offensive. especial,
that of last week, has cost them 81
heavily.
Reports from the front state that II
tie as the German troops like to re
treat, this policy Is preferred |
thereby lives can be saved at the eN
pense OF comparatively unimportan
territory
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by executing a brilliant, irresistible
charge reminiscent of oldtime war
fare.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-19

Athens, Sept. lS.-via London
FrancoSerbian troops have surround.
cd the bulgarian forces in northwest
ern Macedonia, according to reports
reaching here. The Bulgarians are
said to be falling back precipitately.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Persistent Push.

Mr.. Editor: I do not know how many
times the overhanging signs have been
ordered taken down since I have re-
sided in Norwich, but I remember of
several such DEGREES in the past
can see no objection to any sign
which i ssecure, legitimate and profit
able to the city, as all of our electri-
cal signs be.
Good signs are first class evidence
of business enterprise and decoration
to any city.
These heavy, iron-bund swinging
signs over the walks of the business
street side walks are a. menace to life
and limb and nuisance, and certain
ly should be abolished permanently.
There is large opportunity for con-
sideration and exceptions in this mat
ter of signs, and little sense in~too
much rightly.
1t is the city's duty to safeguard pc
destrians from injury on account of the
lack OF judgment or negligence of
greedy citizens, but there is a right
and wrong way of doing it.
Norwich Dec. 10. 1915
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
MOST ANNOYING DILEMMA

1T perfectly dreadful cried the
pretty girl who wore glasses bursting
into the room where sat the Others.
About the club daneeis
Why? Aren't you going they
charused. 'sDidn't-hasn't any one
asked your
The newcomer sank heavily into a
chair. Il should say they had! she
told them forcefully and unrhetorical-
ly. The trouble isl don't know in
the least who it ISL
Everybody sat I'D and looked breath
less inquiry.
you remember how 1 tore down
town when / broke my glasses" she
began. You know I'm plind as a
bat without 'em, and couldn't tell my
grandmother from the postman, in
spite Of the fact that my eycs lonlo
perfectly human without glass in front
oSa tlr! If only they would look pit
ifnl ard 5eseeclling instead of just like
any one else's!
sI hadn't started" she continued,
| befcre some one came. and sat down
beside me and greeted me as if l was
"a long lost brother. I took a chance
and Teamed back at him, s.. ared to
pieces for fear it was that dreadful
Adams man I've snubbed all year.
Then l knew II wasn't Charley Adams
because he has little lisp ana this
one didn't. When re began to edge
around and converse about the club
dance I became desperate again. be-
Gauge 1 knew he WIS getting ready to
ask me to go and I had 20 know
whather it was Jack or whether It was
Sandy. If"
"Oi1. my goodness" came the Choir
u.s. Couldn't you discriminate
Il shouldn't be telling you this if
could" retorted the agitateG one.
Their voices are so nearly. alike that
was no clew and the creature was
sitting down, so that hadn't any idea
whether he was five feet eleven or Eve
feet six. I couldn't distinguish his
suit, nor his nose, r.or his eyes. nor
his stick-pin. I di.ln't have a, single,
solitary landmark to go by and | knew
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
ALLIES ssUNFAvoRABLY I'M
80. -aHa PRESSED. ~ @'.

It is not surprising that the peace
proposal made by Germany and its
allies, from such suggestions as to
the actual terms as have been ad-
vanced. has failed to create a ia
Vorable impression among the entente
allies. Germany is taking advantage
of the conditions. which on the sur
face are certainly in its favor, to put
an end to the war and it is of course
seeking all the benefits which might
be, expected therefrom. but the en-
tente are not ready. to admit that they
are beaten nor that they, have not an
excellence chance for victory such as
they desire.
Repeatedly has it been announced
from the capitals of the allied coun-
tries, by spokesman for the govern
ments, that there are certain wrongs
which must be righted, that the snall
nations must be restored, that peace
cannot be arranged until it will mean
permanent peace and not another war
within few years and that there
must be an end put to Prussianism.
1t is manifest from the terms as far
hs known THAT such would not be Sc
cured by the allies, and there is no
evidence that they are not as fully
determined as ever to work to the goal
which they have fixed. Thus it can
be expected that their answer will be
unfavorable, as soon as they have an
opportunity to consider the actual
proposition. and this is further antici-
pated by the manner in which it is
tlready received by leading men and
The press OF England and France.
Germany of course will get the
credit for having made the SUCCESS
ton. at a time when everything is
going well with its armies, though
perhaps not SO favorably financially
and economically. 1t gives an oppor-
tunity for the discussion of a con-
crete proposition, but it can be imag-
ined that the demands of the allies
will still be such that no end of the
war can be expected for some time to
come, however much the end of the
slaughter and privation is, needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
BIRD PROTECTION TREATY.

In connection with the important
step which has been takea@ in this
country through federal legislation
for the protection of the migratory
birds, that they may be saved from
determination, an understanding OF
no little value has been reached
between this country and Canada for
the extension OF the same protection
beyond the borders of the respective
countries. These Countries reached
an agreement some time ago in this
respect but the treaty upon this sub
ject, bearing the approval of King
George has just been signed so that
as far as these birds are concerned,
whether they are north or south of
the boundary line between the United
S.ates and Canada. they win not be
hunted with the freedom which they
have been in the past.
1t was recognized following the
adoption of the, REGULATIONS in this
country that the birds which change
from the north to the south. or vice
versa, in accordance with the sea-
sons, We're seriously menaced the min
ute they entered Canada. and if they
were to get the protection which was
desired and which they deserved the
Dominion should take similar steps
ms this country The idea fell on fer
tile ground with the result that the
law which was so. strongly supported
by Senator Mclean, and which bears
his name now covers q much greater
territory and is bound, when proper
~ enforced to bring the results de-
sired. 1t is a step which has long
been needed and it is but natural that
there should be rejoicing among many
more than the bird lovers that it has
been taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14


smash The government is to re-
main practically as it is with some
changes which viii siren CITIZEN it, and
in addition 1t is to have war cpIn-
ell of five members for@the purpose of
dealing more satisfactorily with the
various problems. Men of the ex-
perience and ability to handle such
matters have been selected in making
the changes and their selection has
been made with a view TO the work
which they Will be obliged to handle.
In both countries however, the mo-
tive is the same. The mistakes and
haadieaps of the past are recognized
md the purpose now is to put the
handling of the war in the hands of a
few for greater efficiency. The hold
ers of the same portfolios in the re-
speetive cabinets have not been Sc
iected by the two premiers to COM
pose this war council as it is termed
in England, or the council of national
defense as it is to be known by in
trance but the selections have un :
4aestionabiv been made for the pur
pose of getting the best men.
1t marks decided change in each
instance. the effect Of which should
be manifested early in the operations
by the allies. 1t is even disclosed in
he case of France by tlle@ appoints
ment of General NiveIle, the CONS
1ander at -Nerdun. to be the COM
mander in chief Of the French armies
Of the north and" northeast and by
the placing of Admiral Gaucher in
charge of the allied squadron in Greek
waters in place of Vice Admiral Du
Gourmet. The entire plan of reor-
ganization@ is for the purpose of. vic
tory and greater success must there
Fore be expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
WORKING WAY THROUGH COL
e.s&. RAJ IS gEGEdo64 >sze.sa,.


There is always much of interest in
the annual report of President Hadfey
Of Yale University, but this is par
ticularly true of that part of it which
refers to the work which has been
done by the students towards meet
ing the expenses of a college educa-
ton. The university ma intains a bu-
reau for the aid of those who need to
or are inclined to put in what spare
time they can get doing most any
honorable jobs that happen to turn
up. That this appeals to a large num-
Der is indicated by the fact that there
were s45 students who earned nearly
a quarter of a million dollars during
the past year, including vacation per-
iods, and that they with those who
received help through scholarships
awarded invariably through merit
numbered about thirty per cent. of the
universities total enrolment.
The opportunity which is thus af-
forded to work ones way through COL
lege is apparently appreciated and
anqaestionably a large proportion of
those who pay their way would be
unable to get the benefit of the higher
education if il were not for this chance
which is open to them. At the same
time 1t must be realized that those
who are thus brought to know the
value of a dollar are the most likely
to make the most of their education.
They know what it costs and they are
bound to get full value for their
money. 1t is certainly wonderful in
centive for ambition and is an excel
lent lesson to others of what can be
done where there is the will r
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Owing to the increased cost of 1iv-
Ing, congress is likely to- vote to raise
the salaries of government employees
who are receiving small Remuneration,
additions of from $50 to $3.50 year
being planned by the committee lead
ers. Congress has a great advantage
over a private concern in arranging
such raise in pay as this, because it
has no stockholdings interests to look
out for mo returns on invested capital
to be safeguarded, but can pass the
buck on to the helpless taxpayers
Waterbury American.
The German emperor says that the
resistance of Rumania is "a criminal
waste of ammunition and blood"
Probably he would characterize the
original resistance of Belgium in The
same. way Quakers would character
ize all wars as criminal and inhu
man. The great body of civilized men
are inclining to their opinion eXcepr
as to wars waged by a nation in de-
tense of it's life on it's own territory
But if the great European war puts an
end to all aggressive wars of con-
quest, and to all preparation for SUCH
wars, and to the idea that the SOL
diers profession is in It's nature noble
and glorious, future historians may
say that the blood and ammunition