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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
HENRY JAMES DEAD
Famous Novelist Had Lived In Eng
land 40 Years.

Famous NOVELIST HAD Lived IN Eng
land 40 Years.
London, Feb. 2S.--Henry James,
novelist, died today.
Henry James was born an American
but died a British subject. In July,
1915, he took the oath OF allegiance
to the crown, explaining that he had
lived and worked in England for for
ty years and had developed such an
attachment for the country and SYM
! pathy with its people that he desired
to throw his moral weight and person
oil allegiance into the British cause in
, the European war
The distinguished novelist, critic
and playwright, was born in New York
April 10, 1S43. His father, Henry
James, ST., was noted as writer on
ethics and religion; and his younger
brother, William, was later to become
DISTINGUISHED as psychologist.
The education Of the future novelist
was altogether out OF the ordinary.
One of it's early features included a
course at a small institution in Broad
way, where colloquial French was sup
posed to be acquired in perfection.
and of whic hthe pupils were largely
Cubans and Mexicans. At other pri-
vate schools the young Henry James
and his brother specialized in various
studies of their early youth, and when
the family went to Europe their school.
ing was continued under nomadic con-
ditions, in Swiss and French day
schools and with English private tu-
tors. One year also was divided be-
tween the University OF Geneva and
the University of Bonn, after which
James returned to New York, and in
1862 entered the Harvard law school,
although there is no indication that
law was with him ever a serious pur-
pose. 1t was. in fact, early in his
studies at Harvard that he began to
contribute sketches to the magazines
and began a literary career that pro-
duced close to hundred novels and
tales, together with critical essays and
some play writing ga
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
Submarine Wonder. of Hawaii.

Nowhere in this wide world are there
such rainbow fish as in Hawaii, of e7-
cry color and shade and hue. II there
is any tint or grandeur of tints in the
prism that is not reflected in the scales
Of the finny tribes in the waters around
the Islands / should like to see it. \
visit to the Honolulu aquarium far
superior as it is to the world famous
one In Naplesl, or to the Coral gardens,
where we see the fish through glass
bottomed boat, disporting themselves
in their own front yards, so TO speak,
Is well worth whlle.--Christian Herald
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29

LOCAL OPTION
MISREPRESENTED
BY ITS OPPONENTS
STATEMENTS MADE ARE REPUTED AS FACTS
Last weeks advertising of the Anti Saloon League con.
tanned the following statement:
Local option so licensed n Wei.
year every one Of them.
Uader prohibition, Vermont qou sellers took out 8o8
federal licenses. Under Prohibition Inc has 1911 federal
qdor licenses today more than Vermont and New amp
shire put together az p 8a'a M
shocal Option ters th dive and the bootegger. The
salooneepers say; "They
b!on with teeth will pinch them. u.s. ,aat > 4 49, ~t
The Vermont probitory law had teeth enough send
man to prison for the Of his natural life. They have
been putting teeth in the Maine law for fifty years yet 600
run.seing passed Suprem: Court Eight years
with aboutsl2 600 settled in the lower courts.
Local Option partnership staten
ldsunkardmakng traffic through
A. !. a8e9mn2g r88ps gss#f4ag ae#a
Under prohieilon town and county officials in Vermont
wfere parnersin violating the law. Officials grew rich
ees and fines Maine officials do pretend enforce he
law today In Topeka Kansas where the law is said be
enforced. 100000 quarts Of liquor consumed in
month, two quarts for every man, woman and child.
Local option in Vermont is favored present
liquor interests of the whole
New Jerysey and Pennsylvania
Local option Vermont is favored by judge James
NJ Tyler, Former Lieutenant Governor Frank E Howe,
Former Secretary OF State F. A. Hos,nd, Senator Luther
B. Johnson Bishop A. c. A. Hall, Rev. Roy Wnchell
Mapoun, Rev J. B. Reardon the majority Of Vermont
physicians and thousands OF others.
Sd Do the Prohibitionists Dare to Insinuate that
! these Men are Allied with the Liquor Interests?
| How 10 Vote for Local Option
On The Yellow Ballot
Shall an act of the General AS
sembly of 1915 entitled IAN Act
| to Prohibit the Sale of Intoxicat-
ing Liquors" become law May
1l9lo?
YES NO x
| The voter shall make cross (X) a.
| gainSt the answer he desires to give
| Cut out this Coupon and take it to the polls
Vermont Local Option League
Raymond Trainor Sec, White River Jc., VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29

century it has been the standard in
thousands of homes. Druggists every
where sell 1t for fifty cents a bottle.
A trial bottle of DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin can be obtained, free of charge,
by writing to DR.. w. B. Caldwell, asa
Washington St., Monticello, Illinois.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
Healthy Old Age
Brings Happiness
Simple Remedy Promotes Health 3,
Overcoming Tendency to
Constipation.


Advancing years impair the action
of the vital organs. Old age should be
the period of greatest happiness, but
good health is necessary. Constipa-
ton should not be tolerated-it Is
often the direct cause of ill health.
Headache. belching, biliousness,
bloat, drowsiness after eating and
other symptoms of constipation can be
readily relieved by the use of sim
pie laxative compound sold in drug
stores under the name Of Dr. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. Mr. ]. H. Bris-
tol, 1412 Geddes Ave-, Ann Arbor,
Mich. who is SO years old, says: Or.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the best
remedy ever used for constipation
and l always have bottle of it in the
house to use when feel the need of
It; it never disappoints."
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a
mild laxative preparation, positive in
its effect, acting easily and naturally
without gripping or other pain or dis
comfort. For over quarter of a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
Don't
Worry

about your digestive
troubles, sick headache,
tired feeling or constipation.
The depression that induces
worry is probably due to a
disordered liver, anyway.
Correct stomach ailments
at once by promptly taking
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
Girls In Guatemala.

None Of the maidens in Guatemala
are allowed to go abroad from their
homes without the company OF a chap
eron. and a lover is only allowed to
come and court his sweetheart through
the heavily barred windows Of her
fathers home. After. they are married
they pass along the streets in Indian
file. tho woman marching ahead, Sc
that the husband can be in position
to prevent any flirta tons.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
National Anthem.
I,y law there is no such thing as

II! INV tHVTV as DO SUCH lHIHS us
national anthem" In this country
Congress has never voted upon that
subject But by popular acceptation
the Star Spangled Banner" has be-
come to all intents ind purposes the
national anthem. America Is also
rery close to the hearts of all real
Americans and may well be called the
national hymn. New York American.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
The Astor Fountain.

Baron Aston has made name for
himself In the world Of art One OF
the evidences OF his cultured tAste
Is the fountain at Cliveden. designed
By Storey. In which seventy-five tons
Of pink marble were used in making
the great shell.-London Standard
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
No. tho Rioh. Brand.

Il must request the congregation 10
contribute generously this morning."
said the Rev. Mr.. Smallfee sadly Ny
stipend is eight months in arrears. and
my creditors are pressing. l. Of course,
work largely for love, and love. equally
VI course. is tender. but 1t isn't legal
tender. London Telegraph.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
II Depended.

Young Aspirant-I called. sir. to see
II may count on your supporting ne.
Practical Citizen--That depends. young
man. Are you running for Office or
do you want to marry my, daughter?--
Boston TRANSCRIPT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
A Fizzle.
Nv speech fell fat"

My speech fell flat"
You. told me you had rehearsed it
until you could say It either backward
or forward"
II had. But started it backward
pnd couldn't ch."-Louisville Con
yier-Journai
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29

Life IL campaign. not a battle. and
mas its defeats as well as its victories
Pint.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-29
Wonderful, Simple "Gets-It" Never
Fails to Remove ANY Corn Easily

"Wouldn't II jar you? Here I've
been going along for years. with one
desperate corn after another, trying
to get rid of them with salveS that
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
hm Town the World the Size Telegraph Service
PR0jIII'llSST LOAN By !.
UNITED STATES To.
PRES. CARRANzA.

III Paso, Sept Declaring the
chief object OF the Mexican members
OF the mediation commission, now
meeting at New London, Conn. Is TO
propose large loan for the Carranza
government, representatives OF the
new revolutionary party of Legalistas
today sent message 10 Secretary OF
State Lansing protesting the sanction
Of the United States government TO
such loan, The telegram was sign
cd By three prominent Mexleans OF
the old DiaE regime The text OF the
message relates that First Chief
carranka has had more than the ne
cessary funds to cover expenses OF
administration. but that these funds
have been distributed among the
chiefs Of his own faction and asserts
that the people have been deprived
OF labor facilities and possess no
rights. 4 similar note Is being sent
from other points along the border.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
J0SEPH|NE'S
NEW GRAND
JURY
Seven Men Are Selected From
List Of Petit Jurymen to
Act As Official Probers
Till January Court Term

Circuit court convened this morn
ing for the regular September jury
term, and the court house was filled
with jurymen. witnesses and princI-
pals called for the hearing OF cases
upon the docket The opening OF
court was somewhat delayed because
OF the lateness OF the Southern Pa
cifie train, the circus trains that were
hauled over the line slowing the re-
gular schedule up somewhat. and
Judge Calkins and Court Reporter
Davis being upon the delayed pas
senger.
The first business OF the court was
the drawing OF the names OF seven
jurymen to serve as the grand jury
till the January term OF court. The
names drawn were those of Geo. II.
Porter. J. ID. Drake, e. Badger,
Alfred Letcher Jr., N. C. Clarke, A. ].
Green and Fred N. Robertson. Judge
Calkins appointed N. G.. Clarke fore
man. and the jury met for short
session. when II was dismissed till
the first Tuesday In January. The
only business brought before the
grand Jury was the resubmission OF
the Indictment returned against F. B.
Sanford. charged with non-obseryance
OF the marriage laws, Georgia
Richard, his common law wife, being
witness before the jury. The in
dictment was returned after its re-
submission. and the action against
Sanford is upon the calendar for trial
at the present term.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11

Curtis regime. Democratic state
leaders set their speakers to work
pointing with pride" to hdmani-
tartan laws passed by the present gov
ernor.
The list of campaigners sent out
By both parties reads like blue book
of politicians, Here are few who
have loosed their thrusts at the other
side
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the Navy
Daniels; Secretary of War Baker;
Secretary of Labor w. L. Wilson;
Secretary of Commerce Redfeld; Pre-
sident Gompers, of the A. F.. of L.;
Senator Ollie James and Bainbridge
Colby, former progressive leader in
New York.
Republicans Nominee Hughes,
Colonel Roosevelt; Medill McCor-
mick, former progressive leader;
Senator Harding OF Ohio; c. s. Bird
and vice-presldential Nominee Fair
banks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
STEAMER BEAVER
HAS FIRE IN HOLD

San Francisco, Sept. 1.-THE
steamer Beaver. Portland to San
Francisco, with lbO passengers on
board. came into the Golden Gate this
afternoon. on time and In safety,
after n Are in the after lower hold
had been subdued by the crew, The
damage, according to Captain Mason,
was small.
Captain Mason wirelessed the gen
eral offices OF the company at 4 a, N.
that flames had been discovered at
1913, but had been put under con-
troll in less than an hour The hold
was Hooded with water and the
Beaver proceeded. Mason said he
was confident that the Are was ex-
tlrely extinguished, A complete
statement OF the damage will not be
possible until the Beaver has docked,
The Beaver Is the sister ship to the
Bear, which Is now on n reef below
Cal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
FORD WILL DEFEND
BIG DAMAGE SUIT

Washington. Sept Henry Ford
really doesn't mind fight, Agreeing
today TO come TO Washington To de-
fend n suit for 100000 brought
against him by the Navy League. Ford
takes on an unnecessary court scrap,
his attorneys advised him. He over
ruled the attorneys advice that. since
he resides outside OF the District OF
Columbia, he Is outside the jurlsdc-
ton OF the court, He wants to fight
Il out. he told them.
The $780, 600 is asked by the Navy
League because OF allegations Ford
made in campaign OF full-page
newspaper advertising against the
preparedness propaganda OF the Navy
League. In his plea today Ford stands
pat on the allegations he made
against the league
The right OF every American citi-
zen TO he made acquainted with GER
tain Information which has come to
the attention OF Mr.. Ford" the an
swer sets forth, "lmpelled him at
great expense to make the campaign
for which he has been sued The
same patriotic motives cause him
voluntarily to defend this suit a
thousand miles from home"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
LAND DISTRIBUTION
TO SETTLE PROBLEM

New London, Conn, Sept. 11.-Re-
distribution Of lands. through tax
alton scheme, which will break up
large holdings. was a suggestion for
solution OF Mexico's internal prob
lens which the Mexican commission
ers outlined to the Americans In the
peace conference" today.
The Carranza ENJOYS urged their
plan as a hopeful sign of regenera-
tion and argued It would help aid the
nation OF the scourge OF banditry and
lessen the need for military protec-
tion Of the border. Through land
distribution and no other means, It
is argued, peace and plenty can be re-
stored the southern republic,
Progress toward troops withdrawal
was made in today's session but II
seems likely several more meetings
will be required before the conferees
can report to their governmnts any
definite recommendation regarding
their plan.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
GENERAL STRIKE
IS RECOMMENDED

New York, Sept. 11-An order rec
ommending general strike of New
Yorks 100000 trade unionists. in
sympathy with the transit strike,
which today affected New York, the
Bronx and Queen counties, went out
to the union heads today. Leaving
the night session of union heads two
hours before it closed, Samuel
Gompers, president OF the American
Federation OF Labor, recommended
that union members give the striking
ear men financial and moral support.
The union heads recommended a
general strike, with which action
they claimed Gompers was in COM
plete sympathy. The union commit
tee which will direct the proposed
general strike opened headquarters
today and will be in daily session.
The recommendation of the con-
terences held by leaders last night
will go to the individual bodies to-
night, and 1t was said 1t would take
several days to get the proposed SYM
pathetic strike under way.
While surface lines are practical
ly at standstill. the strikers are to
day making an appeal to the public
to refrain from using surface, sub
way and elevated lines upon which
strikes are in progress,
Police reports today showed that
IN the last "a hours thirty-two per-
sons were injured in the strike dis
.rict.N
More than score of arrests were
made and among them were three
women, charged with melting to riot.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
TAKE
OFFENSIVE
IN BALKANS
British Force Crossing Of the
River Strumna and Attack
Bulgars While French, Ser
biaDs and RussiansAdvance

London. Sept 1.-THE allies have
taken the offensive on both wings In
the Balkans. The British forced a
crossing OF the river Strumna under
heavy fire and began an attack upon
tho Bulgarian left wing The French
war Office wired this afternoon that
the crossing was made at Orljax,
about ~ miles northeast OF Salonika.
The British are attacking the towns
OF Nivoigen and Karadjaquell and
heavy hghting is going on.
On the allied left wing the Ser
bians pressed forward driving the
Bnlgarians out OF the villages OF EN-
boria and pakeschori. Serbian artil-
lery also forced the Bulgarians to re-
tire near Florina.
Whether the allied operations. to-
gether with the Russo -Roumanian at
tacks in the Dobrudja form the be-
s'hning OF the long-expected offensive
to crush Bulgaria II Is too early to
determine.
Heavy ighting is going on both
north and south OF the Somme. where
the Germans last night launched
seven attacks against the newly cap
tnred British and French positions.
The German war Office this afternoon
admitted the loss OF trenches between
Ginchy and Combles, but declared
that the struggle for Glnchy, whose
capture was announced by General
Haig Saturday night. continues.
South Of the Somme the Germans
claim the recapture OF few houses
In the village OF Berry from the
French. The French war Office. how
ever, reported the repulse OF Ave Ger
man attacks.
On the Russian front and in south
eastern Roumania no important
changes have occurred in the past "a
hours.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11

25 DIE IN THE
COLLAPSE
Of BRIDGE
One Of the Great Engineering
Feats Of the World Fails
When Span Of Quebec
Structure Falls Into River

Quebec. Sept. IL. - Twenty-Five
men were plunged to their death
when the central span OF the big ST.
100000 cantilever Quebec bridge
over the St. Lawrence river collapsed
today just as 1t was being swung into
place. marking what would have been
the final work on one OF the greatest
engineering feats in the world.
Thousands of persons who had
come to witness the spectacle of the
con Dletion of the bridge, including
cabinet and parliament members and
engineers, saw the accident.
First reports were that the entire
force of 80 men who were on the
bridge had perished. The st. Law
renee Bridge company, contractors
for the structure, announced, how
ever that their latest estimate show
ed 20 to have been killed. Only five
or six survivors of those who were
plunged into the river were picked
UP.
The big span, which lbuckled and
then collapsed weighed 5000 tons.
1t was fioated down on barges, while
thousands in boats Of every descrip-
was at its height when the accident
Steamboat whistles we're footing and
the enthusiasm Of the great crowd
was at its height when the accident
occurred. The span had been hoist
ed but Is feet when one corner OF
the span was seen to be higher than
the other. The supporting jack ON
the lower end then gave way, the
span broke in the center and with
steel girders swapping with reports
like rife shots the structure plunged
into the water.
The crowds looked on, dumb with
as the great steel span
dived out Of sight. It carried with
1t a small portion Of the south can
tiliver arm. Four or five men work
ing on top Of the span we're hurled
into the water, The rest were car
ried down. The fleet of launches and
tugs nearby hurried forward, but
In rescuing few.
The big span sank in two hundred
'eet of water, disappearing COM
pletely.
In 1907 section OF the bridge coll
apsed as it was nearing completion,
killing rs men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11

Names grand old man, Senator
Eugene Hale.
a birdseye view OF the Maine situa-
tion today made 1t apparent that each
side will be satisfied with a partial
victory.
Both sides are tacitly agreed that
at least one Maine district will be
democratic. that one represented in
congress by Daniel ]. McGillicuddy.
He is extremely popular throughout
the state
For the first time in great many
years, local Maine issues have played
very little part in the campaign, For
the most part the orators have argued
on national questions. Even Maincs
perennial rum issue has been thrust
into the background. Republican
orators attacked the democratic tar
IN, President Wilson's course in Mex
leo, the railroad strike settlement, the
shipping bill, and, taking their cue
from Hughes, the alleged general
inenlciency OF government.
President Wilson was assalled for
alleged changes OF mind" on pre-
pareedness, child labor, woman's suf-
frage and Mexico.
Democracy's spellbinders adopted
the slogan; Peace with honor and
prosperity" as the theme OF their dis
courses.
Local orators for the republicans
aid considerable stress on what they
claimed as misgovernment by the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
RECORD VOTE BEING CAST IN ELECTION
HELD IN THE STATE Of MAINE TODAY

Boston, Sept. 1l.---"Way dowr
East" took the center of the nationa
political stage today. Maine was ex
ercising her proud privilege of exhib
ting a line on how the nation feels
as to democracy and republicanism
The rock-ribbed commonwealth s
voters were casting ballots for a com.
plete state ticket and national prim.
AIRY ticket
Early word from practically all sec.
tions of the state indicated fair
weather and local leaders predicted a
record vote,
II am entirely satisfied with the
situation" remarked VIM, II. Pat.
tangal, campaign manager for the
democrats. hold to the prediction
| made yesterday of q democratic
victory"
AN unusually big vote may be ex-
pected," countered Frank j, Ham,
campaign leader, "and we
will win"
Privately the republican leaders
are claiming anywhere from 1000 to
$4,000 majority; the democrats at
least 1900 votes ahead.
The greatest interest Is being
throughout tho state In
the outcome OF the senatorial nght
and particularly as to Senator Charles
y, Johnson, upon whom the republi-
cans have centered their attack. John
son Is opposed by Fred Hale, former
progressive leader, and O son OF
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
IRISH REGIMENTS
HOLD TO G|NCHY

London, Sept. 1.-Two German
counter-attacks last night against the
village OF Ginchy, captured by Irish
regiments Saturday, were driven of,
General Iaig reported this afternoon,
The Germans also attacked near
Mouquet farm, but were driven back,
Otherwise there were no important
operations on the Somme battle front
Between Melville 81, WAIST and
LaBassee canal the British entered
enemy trenches at several points, taxi
Ing n number OF prisoners,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11
GERMANS USE LIQUID
FIRE AGAINST FRENCH

Paris, Sept, 1.-The Germans
launched Ave attacks against the
French lines south OF the Somme be-
tween Bcrny and point south OF
Chaulnes last night. using liquid Are.
The war Office announced that all
these attacks were checked By artil-
lery frc. the Germans losing heavily
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11

Paris, Sept. 11.-British troops
have taken the offensive in the Bal
kans, 1t was officially announced here
today. The British crossed the
Strumna river at Crljax and attacked
the Bulgarians at Nivolgen and
Karadjaquoil. Heavy fighting is go
ing on.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-11

Rome. Sept. IA great anti-ally
demonstration occurred in Athens
while the English and French minist-
ers were in conference with the Greek
cabinet, according to dispatches re-
ceiyed here today.
A mob. fearing that the entente
ministers planned some new move
against King Constantine. began fir
ing revolvers and shouting Long
live King Constantine" and Down
with the allies"