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SUSSEX SINKIN c
REPORT WORRIES
ADMINS
Considered Conclusive That Chan :
rel Steiner Was TOrpHeO2d
WORD FROM BERLIN AWAITED
Repeated Distractions Of 81 piping
Creating a Situation Of Much
GroViE

Washington, April 7.--Reports OF an
American naval attache caying metal
fragments found on the channel steam
er Sussex bore distinctive markings
showing them to he parts CT a German
torpedo and dispatches telling of
scores OF submarine attacks on neu-
trail and other unarmed merchant ships
within the last two weeks were studied
at con.cIcnces yesterday between
President Wilson, Col. =. NJ House
and members OF the cabinet
The attaches reports are regarded
proof that the Sussex, while carrying
% American citizens. was attacked in
violation of solemn and registerated as
smances given the United States by
Germany. With this fact apparently
established, it is generally conceded
that the United States is confronted by
situation more grave than any which
has arisen since the outbreak of the
wa
II was said authoritatiyely again
last ul-AlAs llONtftls tlithN Az NAAhAhN
step will be taken by the American
government until Germany has replied
to the informal inquiries submitted by
Embas sador Gerard in the cases Of
the Sussex, Englishman. Manehe3ter,
Engineer and Eagle Point It was de-
clared that word from Berlin was he
ing awaited not so much because in
| formation as to what has happened is
wanted, but TO give Germany an oPpor-
tunity to present her version and to
say what will be done about It,
The cnly legal weakness in the case
Of the Sussex it is said. is the fact that
the American naval attaches did not
actually see the metal fragments TAX
en- from the Sussex and the Tact that
no American citizens have sworn to
having seen the wake Of torpedo be-
fore the Sussex was struck Such az
fdavits have been received from cit
liens OF other nations
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
..''I.IIINTEER ARMY
PRO,,,1'> ON WINS
BY TWO VOTES
Decision in Senate Liter Debate
lastIn3 -Four Days
CAF RlED BY REPUBLICAN AID
Section Provides for 261 900 Federal
Volunteers Organized by Con-
sressional Districts
CARRIED BY REPUBLICAN AID

Washington, April THE Senate
retained the federal volunteer proyis-
ion in the army bill late yesterday by
a vote of SO to "a, rejecting Senator
Lees amendment to strike the section
from the bill The vote ended four
day debate on the section Advocates
o. the national guard as the first line
Of defense behind the regular army,
supported the amendment vigorously
an dthe struggle was one Of the hard
est fought in the Senate at this ses-
sion or Congress. 1t began after the
defeat of the military committee last
week when a proposal to create a
national guard section of the army
general staff was written into the bill
Without republican support the vol
unteer section would have been yot-
ed out by the democratic senators
despite the fact that it was unani.
mously recommended by the military
committee, Twenty-four democrats
and 10 republicans including nearly
all the progressive republicans. voted
to strike it out Nineteen democrats
and II republicans voted to retain it,
The section under dispute provides
for the organization by congressional
districts OF 261.0O0 federal volunteers
wholly under the control of the presi-
dent and for their training in peace
times under such regulations as the
president may prescribe 1t was de-
signed to provide for summer train.
ing camps similar 10 those held last
year at Plattsburg, n Y. and else
where and also for the organization
of volunteer army units in country
districts where its members could
| spare time during the summer for a
month or more of intensive military
| training during each OF th1 three
years Of their service with the colors
An amendment accepted by the
Senate last week fixed 30 days an
nually, as the period of training Sen
ator Williams has announced how
ever, that he will offer a further
amendment fixing the maximum time
at 80 days should any unit he fount
able to devote that amount OF time t
its work
Tho Vermont senator's were divided
Senator Page voted to eliminate thC
section and Senator Dillingham; to re
tain it,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
ESTATE OF LOUISA A. PERcEY
- TATE OF VERMONT, 90
~ nistrict of llannlnRfOn 20.

SrATE OF VERMONT. 90
~ District of bennington. '''
TIVE HONORABLE PROBATE COURT
for the Dstriyt afor sad:
IT, all Jersons lntercfted the Estate of
Louisa A. ercey. late CT Ben iugton. IN said
District deceased GhEETINg:
WHEREAS, sad.C purt has assigned the 29rh
day of April next. for examining aud allow
ing the account of the Administrator of
the estate Of said dpcea4ed. and for decree
of the residue of said estate TO the lawful
claimants OF the same, and ord red that
public notice thereof be given TO all nersons
interested in said estate by publishing this order
III es weeks successfully revious tn t o day
assigned. in the Remington EverinS Banner,
q newspaper published ut Benniugt II 10 said
District.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notihed 10
appear at the Prob,te ofica In Bennington, in
said District, on the day assigned. then and
there t. contest the allowance of said account
II you see cause, and To estat lish your right q
heirs. legatees and lawful claimants TO said
residue.
Given under my hand, this 9th day o. April,
1915.
AMY II. HARBOUR. Register.
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London, Arril G-German attacks
have won more ground west Of the
Meuse. the village Of llaucourt, on
the Ayooourt- -BethincC salient, hav-
ing been taken by storm Admission
of this success of the Crown Princes
forces is made by Paris, which sets
forth that French pressure succeeded
in making gains in the region north
OF Avocourt
To the east OF the Meuse French
troops, il is staAed. have carried under.
ground works of the Germans to the
south west OF Fort de Douaumont the
total area captured having front of
500 meters and depth Of 200 meters.
A violent ombardment was directed
by the Germans against Cote da Poiyre
but the French curtain of hre prevent
ed an infantry attack, according to the
Paris bulletin.
The capture of Haucourt, the most
important result OF the operations
chronicled today, was the climax Of in
tense fighting yesterday and last night.
This village and fortified works to the
eastward lay north OF Forges Brook
being the northern end OF the French
lines On that side c. the stream.
A heavy preliminary fire was direct
ed at the entire French front, between
Avocourt and Bethincourt. Then a
series Of attacks In force was made BY
the Germans At Bghincourt they
were repulsed but repeated assaults
finally drove the French out of Hau
court and back Oh the elevations be
hind
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
DELEGATES FROM BENNINGTON
May Be Sent to Gathering of League
to Enforce Peace

Emory S. Harris, Secretary of Ben
nington Board of Trade has received a
communication from ex-President viii
liam II. Taft asking that delegates be
sent from here to the first annual
national assemblage of the League to
Enforce Peace, to be held in Washing
ton on May 20 and 81 Mr. Taft is the
President OF the league
With view to having the count
rvs business men well represented at
the leagues first annual conference,
Mr. Taft has sent like invitation to
all of the commercial organizations
which have membership in the Cham
Der of Commerce of the United States.
The national Chamber of Commerce
adopted through a referendum held re-
Gently, an international peace plan sim
liar in character to that outlined in the
platform of the League TO Enforce
Peace, which consists of the following
four proposals. An International
court; an international council of con
ciliaton; an agreement to use the
Joint armed and economic forces of all
the signatory overs to compel sub
mission of international disputes 10
the court or council before beginning
hcstilities or declaring war an inter
national code
The roint Of difference between the
Taft Leagues plan and that OF the
national Chamber Of Commerce, lies
in the third proposal, the latter organ
i2ation having failed to adopt by two
| thirds vote, the "ioint armed force"
| clause. The idea of an economic boy
| colt however was sustained
Mn Taft, in his letter received here
sums up the situation as follows:
The commercial organizations con.
| stitutng the Chamber OF Commerce OF
the United States by their votes on
Referendum Number Eleven expressed
approval of the fundamental principle
| Of the League to Enforce Peace. In
| deed all the specific recommendations
| excepting one were carried by MAORI
| ties in excess Cf two-thirds Among
| the recommendation thus adopted was
one favoring the organization of 4 sys-
| TEN of commercial and financial non.
| intercourse, to be applied to nation
| which entered the proposed league OF
nations and then went to war without
first submitting difference which
arose to an agreed upon tribunal
The one recommendation which Just
failed to receive the two.thirds major
ity necessary to comit the National
Chamber to the proposition was that
which provided for the use of concert
ed military force in the event that
commercial non-intercourse proved in
sufficient to compel nations which have
proceeded TO war to desist from mill
tary operations and submit the ques
tioRs at issue 10 an International Cout
or Council OF Cancellation
Whatever may be the ultimate de
cision OF the League OF Nations whel
instituted upon this point it woult
seem that fer present practical pur
poses the League to Enforce Peace
may be looked upon as an agenc,
through which your organization ma!
work for the common program embrac
ed within the approval Of the referen
dun vote
1t is from this point Of view, there
fore, that your organization is asket
to send a delegation to the annua
meeting of the league
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
PART OF TORPEDO
Attached So Decide Relating to Piece
cf Metal Found on Sussex

Washington. April 5.-The attaches
attached to the American embassy
have decided that the piece OF metal
found on the Channel liner Sussex is 4
piece of q German torpedo The decis-
ion was reached by comparison with
captured German torpcdoes in posses
sion OF the French government.
Secretary Lansing will confer with
President Wilson this afternoon rela-
tive to the conclusion reached by the
attaches. This Is the first definite in
formation received by this government
bearing cut the contention that The
Sussex was toIpedoed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
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TWIN STATE MEETING
League Boomers Plan to Get Together
Soon.

League boomers Plan to Get Together
Soon.
\ meeting OF those interested in get
ting the Twin-State league on its feet
this season will be held soon. There
has been considerable campaigning in
the towns of the circuit and it is felt
the time is now ripe to meet and ex-
change views on the situation, Green
field is hot for baseball and according
to the latest is anxious 70 get back in
the Twin-State. Little progress has
been reporte' from Northampton,
which has not warmed up yet.
Jack Herman. who would have
Fitchburg and Leominster in a league
with four other towns, is waiting for
developments. Kiernan has suggested
his two towns, Northampton, Green,
field Pittsfied and North Adams, but
says he has heard nothing from the
Berkshire places yet Kiernan IS con
fident Fitchburg and Leominster will
be fine propositions this season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
PRIZES ARE OFFERED
BY Mrs, |. n. Ross For Erection CT
Bird tlou5ea.

Mrs. l.. II. Ross has offered s. to
the children Of this town to be given
as prizes for bird houses. The first
prize to be $500 and three others of
sl00 each.
The house may be of any design, but
to compete it must be occupied by a
bird. The size Of the house and the
location are important, but most of
all the size OF opening must be cor
rect. This varies with the bird sought
after. The wren likes hole about
one inches in diameter; the blue bird,
somewhat larger. Martins like larger
houses with many compartments. We
used to have these birds In abundance,
perhaps the English sparrows have
driven them away. Any house occupi-
ed by an English sparrow or starting
will not be considered
The birds arc here and looking for a
home There is no time to waste ii
occupied houses are obtained this year.
Information can be obtained from Mrs.
Ross, from the public library and from
teachers and Superintendent Narney
Send to L. S. Department OF Agricul
ture for Bird Houses and How &c
Build Them, Farmers Bulletin 6O9
| The strange case OF Mary Page al
| TIorta Theatre tomnrrow Adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
GUILTY OF MANsLAUGHTER
Charles Leighton Of Sharon Convicted
Of Killing A. c. Gipeon.


OF Killing A. C. Gipson.
Woodstock, April 6-Charles Leigh
ton OF Sharon was found guilty this
afternoon in Windsor County court Of
manslaughter in killing 4. C. Gipson
OF Sharon in a timber lot in that town
on February "a, last, during a dispute
over the ownership Of some logs. The
jury was out two hours Sentence will
pre- baby be imposed by Judge w. w.
Miles tCmo orrow AS many exceptions
we're taken by Leightons counsel dur
ing the trial, which lasted eight days,
it is likely that the case will be taken
to the Supreme court.
II is expected that Leighton's sons,
Walter and Newell indicted Jointly
with their father for the killing OF
Gipson, will be tried next week II
Judge Frank j.. Fish can arrange ia
preside as Judge Miles is not expect
ed tC be here.
Leighton took the verdict coolly but
his wife, who was in the court room
was overcome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
WEAK, A'LING CHILDREN
Made Well and Strong BY Simple
Remedy,

Here is another letter that has just
come to our attention, showing the
power of Vinof to build up health and
strength for weak, runy, ailing Chill.
drer.
w. A. Smith of Shanesvlle Ohio,
says:-"My little child was puney,
weak and ailing, could not rest at
night and would not eat. learned
about Vinol and tried it, and within a
week noticed an improvement. The
childs appetite improved, it slept we'll,
strength and health were soon built
up. We think Vinol is excellent for
weak, puney children
Ninol is u delicious cod liver and
iron tonic without oil, containing beef
peptone. which creates an appetite,
tones up the digestive organs en-
riches the blood and creates strength
children love to take it.
We ask all parents of weak, sickly,
delicate children in this vicinity to
I try Vinol with the understanding that
we will return your money if it fails
to benefit your little ones. VIM, l..
GoAay, Druggist, Bennington, VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
BOARD OF TRADE BANQUET,
Lucius {. Wilson to Be the Principal
Speaker

Persons who have had the pleasure
of listening to Lucius Z Wilson, who
is to he the principal speaker II the
annual meeting and banquet OF the
Bennington Board OF Trade on the
evening of Gle 18th, feel that the or
ganlzation, in securing the presence
OF Mr.. Wilson has taken a step that
will prove both profitable and enter
tainin'
Mr.. Wilson has been in charge of the
campaign which was recently conduct
ed throughout New England. center
ing at Springfield, Mass. for the pur-
pose Of raising $25O,0OO to establish the
Eastern state Agricultural d Indus
trial Exhibition
This undertaking was success in
every way and the exhibition TO be held
this coming fall for the first time
promises to be the greatest affair OF
its kind ever held in the east Con-
cerning this work a Springfield paper
says. "No better selection OF man to
conduct the financial campaign of the
Eastern State Agricultural Exhibition
could have been made than Lucius e
Wilson, founder of the American City
Bureau
But best OF all, Mr. Wilson is now
a Bennington county man. Two years
ago he purchased summer home il
East Dorset and while the headquart
ers of the American City Bureau are
in New York and while his work takes
him all over the United States h'
makes his home at East Dorset.
Mr. Wilson is intensely intercste,
in the rural problems of Vermont an'
knows great deal about them frs
hand
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
Rirdc OF q feather

flock together. so goes an old prcverb.
Did you ever see or hear Of success
full business man who did not value
life insurance? National Life Ins, Co.
of Vt (Mutual0 Earle S. kinsley
General Agent, Rutland, Vt Adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
GE RMAN PROGRESS
WEST Of M{USE
IS ADMITTED
Paris Reports That I ttaCking Force
lost Heavily
FRENCH REGAIg TRENCHES
Capture of Hareourt Defences Conced-
ed to Be important Event Of
Recent Fighting,

Paris. April THE Germans lost
heavily in the attack en- the Bethin-
court salient last night, the war office
announced today. On the Bcthincourt
road the French elected the Germans
frcm all but 300 yards Of the captured
trenches. East Of the Meuse an inter-
mittent bombardment continues.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07

WIEN TONGUE IS COAIED

your liver is torpid and is affecting
your stomach and bowels. TO rouse
yonr liver. take the lJtie, purely vege-
table and in-all-wIys satisfactory
Hoods Ills. They rcli We bihousness,
constipation, all liver IL, Do not irrl-
tate nor grippe. Price =. oe druggists
or c. !. Hood Co. Lowell. Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
JAMAICA GINGER VENDER FINED
Bellows Falls Judge Sends Citizen on
Eloht Months Vacation,

Bellows Falls Judge Sends Citizen on
Eight Months Vacation.
Bellows Falls, April 6.--John Pick
ett 40 years old, pleaded guilty to two
sales OF liquor to Deputy Sheriff w
NJ, Hosley Of South Londonderry in
Municipal court this afternoon and
was sentenced by Judge T. T.. OBrien
to not more than five months nor less
than four months On each charge in
the house of correction.
Harry Hall, whose grocery store is
on Old Terrace street, pleaded guilty
to selling. He paid fine of SlO0
and costs The liouor he sold was
Jamaica ginger, The state claimed
1t contained % per cent alcohol.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

V EhIIIV OF IENNI IT. IHUW 7NITN,
Tho undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of BENNINGTON, COMMISSIONERS, 10 receive.
examine and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of Perry II.
Thompson, late of Powual. in said District,
deceased, and all claims exhibteu in offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid, at the Office OF
District. on the ist d,y Of May. aud ;btn day
of September next. from 10 O'Clock IN. until
o'clock p M. on each OF said days, aid tnat
six months from the 25th day Of March A.
d. 1919, is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to tr ,sent their claims to ls for
eXamina'i N and allowance
Dated at Powna,, this 9th day Of March
A. D.l9l6
JOsvPp NOR -OOD.
CHAS. b. PATTERSON,
CJmmiBh ioner3.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
"You Wouldn't Lose Your Temper, John,
II You Used 'Gets-It' for Those Cornsp

contraptions for corns Here's some
'Gets-It'. it's just wonderful how easy,
clear and clean 1t makes any corn
come right off. Takes but a few sec
onds to apply. 1t dries at once. Put
your sock on right over it,-there's
nothing to stick or roll up, form
bundle of your toe, or press on the
corn. It's painless. simple as rolling
off q log Now put away those knives.
razors and scissors, use 'Gets-It' and
you'll have a sweeter disposition and
no more corns and calluses."
'Gets-It" is sold by druggists every
where, 25c, a bottle, or sent direct by
.. Lawrence & Co., Chicago, Ill.
Solo III Bennington anu recommend
ed as the worlds best corn remedy
by W. L. Gekay.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
"Why Swear, Dear? Z
Use 'Gefs.lY
! for Gorns!"
It's the New Plan. Simple. Sure as
Fate. Applied in a Few Seconds.

"Why, John, never knew you to
use such language! I've told you
several times it's no use to try those
bandages, salves, tapes, plasters, and
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern Nov YorI, and western
Vermont, fair tonight Increase in
cloudiness and probably rain Saturday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
HARDING FOR CHAIRMAN

Republican National Committee
Chicago, April Senator Warren
harding OF Ohio was today selected as
temporary chairman of the Republican
national convention at Chicago by the
unanimous vote Ci the committee OF
arrCnecmcnts at a meeting held here
today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07
TEN MO RE KILLED
IN FIGHT WITH
VILLA BANDITS
Third Clash Since Expedition
Crossed the Border
TROOPERS GET TWO PRISONERS
Dispatch Received at Washington Also
Confirms Reported Battle Last
Saturday

Washington, April American
troopers aud the Yilhstas have had
their third engagement since the puni-
tive expedition crossed the border, ac-
cording to dispatch received b. the
war department tcday
The clash took place at Cramaguilla.
Ten Mexlcans were killed and two
captured Carranza troops assisted
in the engagement
The dispatch also confirms the skir-
mish at Arguas Calientes in which .
force Of Villistas were defeated
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07

FL Paso, April Villa is in the
vicinity OF Parral with an army of 2OO0
men according TO reports received at
Fort Bliss today from Mexican sources.
The reported size Of Villas army
was 4 surprise to army officers who
had heretofore supposed that the
bandit leaders, followers numbered on
~ q few hundred
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07

Washington, April 6.-Secretary
Lansing made 4 positive denial late to-
day OF reports that American troops
might be withdrawn from Mexico soon,
inasmuch as the Villa band had been
scattered. On the other hand, il was
disclosed that Maj. Gen. Frederick Fun
ston, commanding the Mexican border
patrol had today recommended TO the
War Department that the recruits en-
listed for the United States army un-
der authority Of the Hay emergency
resolution be sent TO the border as
fast as obtained 20 that they may be
utilized in strengthening the border
forces. Nearly 1000 recruits have
been obtained since the passage Of the
Hay resolution. which authorizes the
enlistment of the regiments in CONT
mental United States up TO full war
strength, thus adding about 10000
men 10 the military service OF the
United S,atc3.
Border reports to the effect that Car
ranzista authorities were beginning to
look with disfayor on the continuation
OF the american military operations in
Mexico lacked confirmation In Wash.
ingtOn. Carranza Consul Garcia at FL
Paso was credited by this atternocn's
press dispatches with having declared
himself in favor of the withdrawal Ol
the American forces from Mexico. on
the theory that it had achieved what
he regarded as its purpose that OF
scattering Villas followers. and that
Il was not necessary to capture Villa
to make the expedition a success, II
the CarranZa authorities are about &c
suggest that the expedition should bC
| withdrawn, that fact has not been
communicated to the United States
| Coz crnmenI
In nigh official quarters the positive
statement was made tonight tha
there mad been no change Of pul.cy ii
the plans of the Administration Tor tnC
capture OF Villa Members Of the Cab
net asserted that no orders had beer
given by the President altering The
| plans and that the expedition woul,
carry forward its work vigorously un
! less halted by orders from the Whit
HOugc
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-07

WANTED--Position as stenographer
or Office assistant where there is
chance for advancement. Am at pres
ent employed but will be at liberty
about April 10Th, Good references
Address Miss d. Agnes Hurley l24
Stafford St, or telephone Public Steno.
srapher S9.R. 53t6