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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
JUDGE LOvElAND.
MUNSON WILL
RETIRE
Will Not Be Candidate for Re-
election By legislature
WAS FIRST APPOINTED IN 1889
Educated at Burr and Burton Semi
nary and Had Served in Both
House and Senate.

Manchester, Nov. 29.-The follow
ing notice relative to the retirement
of Chief Justice Loveland Munson was
given out tonight:
In the Manchester Journal of No
vember 30, appeared the following.
The Journal has received for publi-
cation the following. f
| think this is the proper time to
make known the fact that my name
will not go before the Legislature at
its next session in connection with
the election of justices. In making
this statement l wish to express my
appreciation of the trust and conf
dence with which | have been hon.
orded by the people of Vermont, who
through their representatives have
given me 13 consecutive elections to
a seat in their highest court.
Loveland Munson.
Manchester. Nov 80, 1916.
Chief Justice Loveland Munson OF
Manchester was born in Manchester
July q, 1S43; was educated at Burr
Burton Seminary was a member of
the constitutional convention of 1870.
of the House of Representatives in
1872, 1874 and 1882, and member of
the Senate in 1878, serving as presi-
dent pro tempore was register of pros
bate from 1866 to 1876 and judge of
probate from 1883 to 1889; was APP
pointed by Governor Dillingham; as
sociate Judge of supreme court in
1889 vice James NJ Tyler, promoted;
and has received successive elections
by the Legislature since. He became
chief Judge in the early part of 1915.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
MRS. "MARY GooDE" DEAD
Former Resort Keeper Spent Last
Year Uplifting Fallen Women.

New York, Dec. 1.-"Mrs. Mary
Goode," whose revelations of police
graft were one of the most startling
features of the investigation of police
methods following the Rosenthal mur-
der, is dead, and her death has dis
closed that she devoted the last four
years of her life to the uplifting of
fallen women.
Once she kept a disreputable house
and. according to her testimony, paid
certain policemen $50 a month for
protection. Since her reformation. it
is said, she spent most of an allow
ance of $4,000 a year received from
her family in her rescue work She
always refused to tell her real name,
but it is said she came of reputable
upstate family. She died Wednesday
of pneumonia contracted a week ago
after a visit to the women's night
court in the rain.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
NOTICE
Bennington County Savings Bank.

The annual meeting Of the corpora.
tors of the Bennington County Sav.
ings bank will be held at the Office OF
said bank in its bank building in Ben
nington, VT, on the first Wednesday,
3rd day of January, A. d., 1916 at 2
o'clock p. m., for the purpose of elect
ing a board of trustees for the year
ensuing and the transaction of any
other business found necessary when
met especially to fill vacancies in the
number of corporators and to alter
and raise the by laws.
Charles H. Dewey, Secretary.
Dated at Bennington, VT, Nov. 80,
1916.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
CHILDREN PEACE ERRAND
Going From New York East Side to
See President Wilson.

New York, Dec. Eight children
appointed by the East-side protective
association left the city this morning
for Washington to present to Presi-
dent Wilson peace resolution call
ing up On him to use his good Offices
to promote the idea of peace among
the belligerent nations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
HUNTERS GET 1922 DEER
Reports to Game Commissioner Show
20 Killed in Franklin County

Lyndonyille, Nov 29.-Commission-
er Titcomb yesterday had received
reports indicating a total Of 1922 deer
killed thus far during the open sea-
son. The largest specimen is one re
ported at 402 pounds, dressed taken
by Theodore Sanborn of Sutton. The
summary by counties:
Addison, "a; Bennington, 81; Gale
donia, A; Chittenden, 33; Essex, III;
Franklin, 20 Grand Isle, o. Lamoille,
So: Orange, 60; Orleans, AZ: Rutland,
Ill; Washington, 1913; Windham,
146; Windsor. Ill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
CIVILIANS READY
TO LEAVE CITY
OF BUCHAREST
Garrison Preparing for Vigorous
Defence Of Rumania's Capital
GERMANS ONLY 18 MILES AWAY
Field Marshal Won Mackensen viii
Soon Be Within Smelling
Distance.

Rome, Dec. 1.-The evacuation of
Bucharest by the Gillian population
and preparations for a determined
re sistance against the expected Ger
man assault are occupying the Ru-
manian authorities, according to
dispatch received here today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
$s42e.s1 FOR RED CROSS
Largest Amount Yet Collected in Yale
Bowl.

New Haven, Conn, Nov .S.--The,
amount collected for the Red Cross
during the Yale-Harvard football same
here last Saturday was announced
last night as $S429,Sl. the largest col
lection yet made in the bowk and
about $1,000 in excess of that Of two
years ago.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
Gard of Thanks

We hereby wish to thank the
friends and nieghbors who so kindly
assisted during our recent bereave-
ment especially the employees of
Cooper Mfg. company.
Mr., and Mrs. Edward LaFlamme,
and family.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01

Never let your mirth. jubilation or
pleasures dull your sympathy for the
srerow. suffering, sickness or indigence
OF otner people.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
BRITISH LOSSES ON soMME

Casualties Total 4S9,e52 Men and
officers for Five Months.
London, Nov. 30-British casualties
in November, as reported from all
fronts. were 1860. OF the total q
S51 of the casualties were among Off
GERS and 1929 men.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont, partly cloudy today and
Saturday. Slight change in tempera-
ture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
Notice

OF late boys have been meddling
with Harte Theatre bill boards. This
must be stopped at once or such par
ties will be arrested. j. b. Harte,
Mgr.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING

TO RENT-Several good steam
heated rooms by the day or week.
Reasonable rates for board. Ameri-
can house, Corner River and North
streets. 52t6%
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01
Vocal instruction

Boston teachers, Unusual advantages
in every way.
Would like to secure pupils in Ben.
nington. Address
Mrs. Norma Whi comb
North Hoosick, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01

NEARLY 300 KILLED
Disastrous Cyclone Reported at
Pondicherry, india.

The death of nearly 800 persons in
a cyclone at Pondicherry, India, is re-
ported in Reuter- dispatch from
Madras. The storm caused great
damage to property.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-01

TO RENT-A six room house on
South street. Apply e, E. Bottum.
52tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
B. F. GOODRICH co.
MAKES STATEMENT

A telegram from the B. F.. Goodrich
company received by The Age-Herald
last night, announces it's position in re-
gard to the use of it's Silvertown Cord
double cable base tires, by racers. The
telegram follows:
"A generous recognition of the selection
py outright purchase by drivers of racing
cars OF the Silvertown Twin cable cord
tlres Tor use in contests under no iof1u-
ence OF money consideration for so doing
mas just been announced by the b r.
Goodrich company. The American Auto.
mobile association, the official association
OF car owners of this country, has nre-
pared rules to govern the determinations
OF the actual champion for the sen son
OF -sl6 and will be sole arbiter regarding
such award. The Silvertown Cord tire
Is universally recognized as the TYNE If
construction insuring best results in sneed
contests, and Is almost universally nsad
by racing drivers. There is no reason WIN
the Goodrich company should extend any
award for the purpose of inducing the
use or the Silvertown Twin Cord tire.
ana II does not, but gives outright with
out string tied to it of any kind what
soever. $4,000, divided between the an
thoritatively determined Champion. the
second and the third. in order. quite ire
spective of the make or kind of tire mat
might be used by said winners"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
GRADUATING CLASS
BESSEMER SCHOOL
Large Quantity of Brass
Alleged to Have Been
Stolen Is Recovered
A QUIET WEDDIN G
A QUIET WEDDING
Probation Officer Teasley Seeks
Home for Fine, Healthy Baby Boy,
Aged Six Months-General
News of Bessemer

Bessemer, May Observation-Disclosures
tives A. D. Maddox, C. Ross and Special
Officer T. l.. Parsons recovered 1000
pounds of brass yesterday afternoon, the
greater portion of which is said to have
stolen from the Woodward Iron company.
w. P. Allen, white man, was arrested
on three charges of receiving and con-
cealing stolen property, and Ed Masengle,
- negro, was arrested in connection with
the theft of the brass. For several
months past the brass connections ana
other fittings from the different parts
of the Woodward Iron company's plant
have been stolen. There ere several
others connected with the case, it is be-
leved Mr., Allen runs junk YARD on
Eighth avenue, and he will be given
hearing before Judge I. A. Lewis in re-
corder's court tomorrow morning. A large
part of the brass has been identified as
the property of the Woodward Iron COM
pany.
The members of the senior class of the
Bessemer High school have issued invI-
tations to the graduating exercises which
viii be held on June l, which are as
follows 1.-THE class of 1916 Bessemer
High school request your presence at
their graduating exercises to be held in
the High school auditorium, Bessemer, on
Thursday, June l. Class night, May 81. -
On the top of the invitation B. H. S., with
1916, is engraved in gold. The class this
year included 27 young men and women
and is one of the largest classes to nmsh
the local High school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
MARINES ARE ORDERED TO
AID FORCE IN SAN DOMINGO

mingo has been complicated by quar-
rel between President Jiminez and Con-
gress, which resulted in the executive
impeachment almost simultaneously
with the development of an armed
revolution under General Arias. Rebels
for a time last week were in possess
sion of the capital, Santo Domingo City
but retired Monday when 500 marines
were landed by Admiral Caperton. This
American force occupied the city and
no important disturbances have been
reported since.
President Jiminez has never been
tried on the impeachment charges but
an unofficial dispatch yesterday said a
provisional successor had been elected
by tn Chamber of Deputies.
Both Tennessee and the Salem will
sail at once. the latter going direct
from Boston with the small marine
force available there and the Tonnes
see putting out from Norfolk as the
800 at the Norfolk station can be taken
aboard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20

won positions on the left bank of the
Mouse in the Verdun region. according
to Paris. The artillery struggle, how
ever. continues most violent on the
front of the Avocourt wood, Hill SO4
and LIE Mort Homme. Aeroplane bomb
ing expeditions continue on both sides.
The Russian advance in the eau
casus theatre is meeting with more
active opposition from the Turks. Con-
stantinople claims that attacks by the
Russians in the regions of Bitlis and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20

Baiburt were repulsed. Petrograd re-
ports only insignificant encounters"
along this entire front.
The entente allied submarine cam
paign against German shipping in the
Baltic sea continues. the sinking OF
the German steamer Tarve by an I'M
derwater boat being announced from
Stockholm All the passengers and crew
of the French coasting steamer Mira
were lost when that vessel was tor
pedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean
May 16, according to a Marseilles dis
patch.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
AUSTRIANS PREPARE
FOR NEW OFFENSIVE
AGAINST ITALIANS
Believed to Be Preparing to
Strike at Force Holding
Albanian Town of
AvlOna

Paris. May 19.-One hundred and fifty
steamers have been assembled at the Hun.
garian seaport of Fiume to transport
troops, munitions and supplies under pro-
lection of the Austro- Hungarian fleet to
Burazzo, Albania. This information was
received here today in advices from Innis-
bruck. 1t is supposed here that the Aus
TRANS intend to make a strong attack
on the Albanian town of Avlona, which
is occupied by the Italians
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20

withdraw from portions of their lines
in the region of Trent, which had been
bombarded for three days. An official
communication from Rome admits the
evacuation of the Zegnatorta position,
in the La Garina valley, and the upper
Astico from Monte Maggie to Saglio-
daspio
The Italians, however, have occupied
further Austrian positions in the Adj
mello zone, capturing prisoners, ma
terial and provisions.
During the day the Germans made
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
INTERESTING VISITOR

One of the most interesting guests in
Bessemer for the reunion was I. j. Doug
lass of Nashville, who was the guest OF
his son, r. F. Douglass. Mr.. Douglass
is Confederate veteran and is the old
est railroad man in the south, having
worked for the Louisville and Nashville
railroad since 1855 with the exception or
the time he was in the war. He ran an
engine on this road for 50 years and has
collection of interesting experiences to
relate to his friends. While Mr.. douglass
was in Bessemer he received a cordial
welcome from the local veterans as we'll
as number of friends. He returned to
his home in Nashville today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20

the guests of relatives in Bessemer for
several days.
Miss Helen Houppert of Talladega is
the guest of Miss Rosebud McWilliams
on Fourth avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Graham have re-
turned to their home in Nashville, aft
er a delightful visit to Mr.. and Mrs r.
f. Douglass
Evans Wilson of Jackson. Tenn, is
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Emmett
Williams on Fourth avenue.
o. w. Snider of Griffin. Ga, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Maddox
on Eighteenth street.
Miss Matte Nesbitt of Atlanta is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George McLaney
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. J. W.
Carter.
Father Kittrick of Pittsburg is the
guest of his brother, the Rev. M. E.
Kittricl1 on Fifth avenue.
Mrs. Joseph Swanson and little child,
Mrs. Frederick Swanson, who have
been visiting Mr. and Mrs George H.
Stevenson have returned to their homes
in ST. Louis
Mrs. w. c. Hobbs and daughter, Miss
Nanette; Miss Julia Stevenson and Os-
car Stevenson of Lexington, Ky, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs George
Stevenson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
GENERAL NEWS

Miss Bernice Sanders and Mr.. Lewis
Spencer were quietly married this after
noon at the home of the Rev. George
Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist
church. Miss Sanders is the daughter
of Mr.. Jabe Sanders of Eppes, and she has
been visiting Mrs. Frank Childers in this
city for the past few months having
formerly lived here. She is charming
young lady and is very popular with
the younger set. Mr.. Spencer is the son
of DR.. l.. A. Spencer of this city and is
employed at present with the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Ems
ley The young people were accompanied
on their happy mission by Miss Ruby
Childress and Miss Elizabeth Evans. Mr..
and Mrs Spencer left Immediately for
Ensley where they will reside in future.
In point of interest no game of
baseball will be played in Bessemer
this season that will surpass that to
be played Saturday when the rolling
mill team, known as Bessemer in the
T. c. l. league. will cross bats with
the aggregation from Ensley. Neither
team has as yet lost game this sea-
SON. The game will be called at
o'clock. The greatest crowd in the his
tory of the r. C. 1. league is expected
to be on hand Saturday.
PERSONALS
Probation Officer D. o. Teasley is
seeking a home for a fine baby boy
just six months old, whose parents are
dead. Anyone wishing to find out
about this pretty, healthy child can
do so by calling Mr.. Teasley at the
juvenile court.
A pretty hospitality was extended by
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Worthy last night
when they entertained few friends
at o'clock dinner at their attractive
home on Main street. The house was
artistically arranged for the occasion
in ferns and cut flowers. The table
was covered with a handsome lace
piece. while the center decoration was
a huge vase of cut flowers intermixed
with ferns. Those present were: Mrs.
L. H Mosher of Detroit, II. p. Greene
of Atlanta, Mrs. M. X. Gray and chill
dren, Florence and Leon: Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Whitmeyer and little daughter,
and Mrs. J. o. Worthy and children,
j. p. and George Worthy.
The Womans Missionary society of
the First Methodist church will serve
dinner and supper Saturday in the va
cant store on Third avenue between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets next
to the e. L. Huey Furniture company.
The proceeds will go on the church
debt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas I'll. Read and
children, Hubert. ~Miss Matilee and
Thomas Fl. Read. Jr., of Tuscaloosa. are
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
Ell. ARISH ROMRARnEn

London, May 19.-British warships and
aeroplanes have bombarded the town CT
Ell Arish in Egypt near the border of
Palestine and are believed to have de-
stroyed the fort there, it was announced
officially today. Ell Arish is on the Turk
ish line of communications from Syria
to Egypt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
Total Tonnages DESTROYED

Berlin, May 1s.-(By Wireless. )-since
Janpary l, last, German and Austrian
submarines have sunk hostile ships with
total tonnage of 671, 500, the oversee 3
News agency announced today, these fig
ures including ships sunk during April.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
Delegate Elected

Delegates to the republican convention
OF the Fifth congressional district met yes
terday in Birmingham and elected H. E.
Berkstresser Of Dadeville as delegate TO
the national republican convention, and
Il r. Pond of Rockfort alternate. The
delegation is uninstructed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20

Washington, May 19.-Three hun
bred marines at Norfolk and between
400 and 500 in Haiti were ordered to-
night to Santo Domingo to reinforce
the American force policing the little
republic. Those at Norfolk will go on
the cruiser Tennessee now at New
York. The cruiser Salem at Boston
also was ordered to Santo Domingo
and will take about 25 marines from
the Boston station.
The transfer of marines from Haiti
to Santo Domingo was ordered by Rear
Admiral Caperton, commanding the
American forces in Dominican waters.
In his message reporting the Transfer
and asking for further achievements
he gave no details of the developments
which prompted his action.
The task Of the United States, under
treaty agreement, of UNFOLDING the
constitutional authorities in Santo Do
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
GEORGIAN GETS MAN

Paris, May 19.-Corporal Kitten Rock
we'll of Atlanta, a member of the Ameri-
can flying squadron, yesterday attacked
German aeroplane operating near Hart
manns- Weilerkopf. The German machine
was brought down in flames
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
Irish Pilot Held

Tralee, Ireland, May 19.-(Via London.)
John Goodwin, pilot. is under arrest
here. 1t is believed his case is connected
! with the laDiing Of Sir Roger Easement
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-05-20
ITALIANS MEET DEFEAT

London, May 19.-Under the heavy
pounding of the Austrian artillery,
Italian forces have been compelled to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-11
ANOTHER. WASHER MASHED

ANOTHER WASHER MASHED
Another masher was mashed on a
State street car early today. When
they dragged him to the police sta
ton he gave the name Of Edward
Mills of Cape May, N. J. He was
partly identified later as being from
New York city.
Mills got his when Charles Emm-
Ter of 1922 Bernice ay., decided he
had paid enough attentions to his
wife, who sat with Mills in the seat
behind him
EmmleT heard Mills make some
remark to Mrs. Emmler about the
time; then he hauled Oh"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-11
FUNSTON DIScREDlTs STORY OF
VILLA ACTIVITY

Washington, Sept, 1.-THE war
department today received from Gen.
Funston additional information dis
crediting reports of ViIlista activities.
Funston's message included the fol-
lowing from Gen. Pershing:
Reports regarding Villas move
ment north continuously received
through Ell Paso authorities. So far
these reports cannot be confirmed
here, although every possible source
of information is being used"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-11
LAND REDISTRIBUTION URGED
FOR MEXICO

New London, Conn.,, Sept. IRE
distribution of lands, through a tax
alton scheme which will break up
large holdings, was a suggestion for
solution of Mexican internal prob
lens which the Mexican commission
ers outlined to the Americans in the
peace" conference today.
The CarTanza ENJOYS urged their
plan as a hopeful sign of regenera-
ton and urged it would help rid the
nation of the scourge of banditry and
lessen the need for military protec-
ton of the border.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-11

BULL FlGFi Elk PICkED W BY
COW-CATCHER OF TRAIN
JUarez, Mexico, Sept. 11.-Juan
RangeI was struck by train on the
Nor-Oeste De Mexico railway and in
jured. Juan was well known to many
Americans in Ell Paso.
Doesn't sound like much of story
but wait. Juan was a famous and
expert bull fighter. Hundreds of
tourists have thrilled when he avoid
ed the furious rushes Of maddened
bulls in the bull ring here. The train
which hit Juan runs once a week. It
was whizzing along at all Of four
miles an hour.
And Juan was hit by the cow
catcher.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-11
ALBRIGHT FOR GOOD LAWS


VIM. F; Albright, union labor man,
who is running for the Democratic
nomination for the legislature from
the 25th district, has the following
platform Home rule for Chicago, the
eight-heur day, referendum vote on
school board, referendum vote on
liquor question, state control Of pri-
vate banks, state control of all public
utilities, reform in primary laws, re-
straining abuse of anti-labor injunc-'
ton practice and civil service reform.
LEE WORKERS WANT RAISE
Packers and coopers are on strike
at the Lee Manufacturing Co., 1O47
w. S5th. Want more wages. About
80 are out. - -
-O-O-
London, - 5000 Cardiff railroad
workers threaten strike,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-11
VILLA SAYS HE WILL BE IN
CHIHUAHUA CITY SEPT 16

CHIHUAHUA CITY SEPT. 10
81 Paso, Tex, Sept. fin shout
Critic in Chihuahua City on the eve
of Mexican independence day, Sept.
49," is the threat -Pancho Villa is
making to natives along the line of
his northward march, according to a
Mexican rancher arriving in Juarez.
The rancher declared that Villa
had 1900 men with him, all fully
armed. Texas rangers Friday ex-
changed shots with MeXicans across
the Rio Grande near Fabens, 25 miles
south Of here, wOunding one, it was
reported. The rangers had captured
a horsethief, who later escaped and
fed across the river.