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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
GERMAN PEACE TERMS
Report Said to Be Brought Home by
Col House.

Washington. March 14.-President
Wilson. it is understood on good au-
tRority, has in hand, without any
definite Use to make CT them, the
peace terms that are likely to be
heard ffom Berlin
Colonel House shortly after his re-
turn from Germany, it is said, laid be-
fore the president Germany's tentative
proposals as modified by recent
months of warfare. Colonel House did
not go to Berlin to discuss possible
peace terms but it is said he did re-
coive an outline OF the German view
of proper settlement following the
end OF the war. e o
The terms Germany would consider,
confirmed by high German authority
here. provide; ds
The German colonies, taken by the
entente allies, be returned to Germany
That no indemnities be demanded by
either side.
That Montenegro. Serbia and Alban-
ia he divided among Austria, Bulgaria
and Greece
That an autonomous government be
established in Poland
ll1l Va hNs DC SAtiiClg lANSd VI
British Influences.
That Germany return Belgium and
those portions OF French territory now
in possession Of the kaiser's troops.
That Russia assume possession of
Persia.
That England remain as she now is,
neither giving nor receiving anything
1t is understood that Colonel House
reported to the president that the en-
tente allies were unwilling at the
present time to consider peace. This
belief is expressed also by high Ger
man officials. But one OF the things
that is understood to have made the
allies firm in determination to con-
time the struggle was the belief that
Germany would keep Belgium and
would demand indemnities. But Ger
many will demand neither if peace can
be brought about at the present time.
Regarding this high German Off
cial said that both sides fought to
pretty thoroughly understand by now
that there could be no demands for
Identities" And as for Germany re-
tanning Belgium. he added, there is
no longer any thought of it by the
German government"
Regarding other terms of peace it is
the belief OF the German government.
according to reports said to have been
made to President Wilson, that the on
ly way to establish order in the Balk.
ans is to distribute the land inhabited
by the Albanians, Montenegrins and
Serbians among Austria, Bulgaria and
Greece. That Greece would receive a
share of the conquered territory is re-
garded as significant in its possible
bearing upon that country's refusal to
enter the war on the side of the allies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
BLOWN FROM ENGINE CAB
Three Men In House Of Mercy
Hospital In Pittsfieid.

Pittsfleld, Mass, Mar. 15-Three AL
bany railroad men were blown out of
an engine cab early this morning on
the Boston and Albany railroad at
State line. and are at the House of
Mercy hospital here, one of them in a
critical condition. The explosion took
place while the train, an east bound
freight, was moving. The men were
blown over the fender to the snow
covered ground. Either the water bar
or the crown plate blew out. Engi-
neer Ralph c. Edwards says he was
leaning out Of the cab window looking
for signals at State Line and the next
he remembers Is laying In the snow.
The injured men are:
julius Rose, %, single, of ISL Fourth
avenue, Albany. Head brakeman on
train. Badly scalded about both legs,
both arms and face. His condition is
critical.
Ralph C. Edward, SO, married, of
1921 State street, Albany. Left arm
fractured. His condition is not seri-
GUS.
John Wheeler, %, fireman, of 1920
Broadway, Albany. Scalded about
arms, legs and face. His condition is
not serious. May go home tonight.
The injured men were brought to
this city on passenger train No. "a,
which was over an hour late because
Of the accident.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
OSBORNE NOT GUILTY
Former Sing Sing Warden Acquitted
Of Perjury Charge.

White Plains. N. Y. March 15.--
Thomas Mott Osborne, prison refor-
mer, Harvard graduate. twice may
or of Auburn, n Y, and former war
den Of Sing Sing. was acquitted OF the
charge of perjury by direction of Jus
ticc Arthur f. Tompkins to a jury in
the Westchester county supreme court
here today.
Justice Tompkins in a long opinion
held that DR.. Rudolph Diedling, a
state prison commissioner, was with
out authority under the state prison
law when he investigated, single
handed, Osborne's administration OF
Sing Sing. 1t was before DR.. Died
ling that Osborne, last October. com
mitted the alleged perjury by swear
ing, as charged, that he was with
out knowledge of certain cases OF
immortality
Justice Tompkins held in his opin.
ion that there was no lawful perjury
committed by Osborne. inasmuch as
the warden had the right to keep in
violate the pledges which he had Civ
en- to the guilty convicts who had con-
fessed to him their immortality.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
v. N. G. PREPARED
Citizen Soldiers Can Mobilize Within
"a Hours, Says Reeves.

"The first regiment, Vermont Nat
ional Guard can mobilize ready for
service on the Mexican border If need
ed within "a hours" said Ira L. Reeves
OF Mortified, Colonel of the Regiment
while in Burlington Monday.
'The Vermont militia is in as good
shape today for actual service as any
National Guard organization in he
country" continued Col. Reeves.
Each company's equipment, which is
adequate, is for the most part with
them and it would take but short
time to get ready
If Vermont's Grand is called upon
at all, it viii probably be to take the
place of the regulars ON the Mexican
border while the latter are hunting
villa.
Besides the first regiment, which to
day is pretty well recruited, Vermont
could send we'll organized and equip
ped hospital corps and a squadron OF
cavalry
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
COMING TO BENNINGTON
Congregational Conference To Be
Held Hero In May.


The programme for the 121st an
nual meeting OF the Congregational
conference to he held in Benning.
ton, May 1918, has so far been com
pleted that all the speakers from
abroad have been secured. Rev. r.
b. Richards, of st. Johnsbury, will
have entire charge of the devotional
periods. The general topic viii be
THE Christian Church and People,
and the New Day"
Rev. II. c. Herring, d. D., will give
an address on Tuesday evening upon
THE Cheering Outlook of the New
Day." Rev. Brewer Eddy and Rev.
DR.. Herman Swartz will divide We'd
nesday evening, the former speaking
on THE Challenge of the World Chaos
to American Christianity" the latter
on a subject to be announced Rev.
Messrs. Sheldon OF the Educational
Society and Covell OF the Ministerial
Bureau will bring reports of their
work
On Wednesday morning, at the An.
niversary of the Domestic Missionary
society, following reports of some of
the Women Workers, the topics, Re
sponsibilities to our Non-English
Speaking Neighbors,'' Maintaining
Self Support in Rural Fields while
Keeping Up the, Missionary Apportion-
ment," Conditions in Rural Vermont
will be discussed by experts in the
state and DR.. Swartz will give an ad-
dress The full programme will APP
pear later.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
AID FROM RUSSIA
FOR BRITISH IN
MESOPOTAMIA
Cars Soldiers Near to Co. 0per-
alton With Gen. Townsend
HENIkEN PASS 100 MILES AWAY
Once Through DefiIe Slavs Will Be in
Position to Turn Turkish
Bagdad Army.

Petrograd, via London, March l5.--
The Russian troops in Persia ara now
so far advanced toward the Mesopo.
tamian frontier that they may be said
to be in virtual co-operationw with the
British at Kut-el-Amara, <Where Gen.
Townshend's forces haye been cooped
up several months. III
Turkish reinforcenlents sent from
Bagdad and Mosui, BY way of Sulei-
manish and Seraa, to threaten the
flank of the Russian forces at Ker-
manshah, have been compelled to with
draw on account of British pressure
from the south and Russian activity in
tho north.
The road from Kermanshah west
ward winds between crests of high
ridges of the Persian mountain prov
ince of Luristan Along this the Rus
SLAMS have proceeded so miles in the
face OF great odds. A like distance
along the same road stands between
them and the last difficult pass near
HanikiL
If Hanikin is attained the Russians
will have free access to the rear of
the Turkish Bagdad army.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
TRENCH RECLAIMED.
BY FRENCH NORTH
OF vEROUA
No Infantry Fighting Yesterday and
BOmbardment SIackens
MORE FRENCH MADE PRISONERS
Berlin Reports Four Assaults West oi
the Meuse Failed to Regain
Lost Ground.

London, March 15--With the re-
covery by the French last night Of
part OF the trenches captured by the
Germans yesterday northwest of Ver-
dun, the combat again came to lull
and today no infantry fighting occur
red, while the bombardment also
weakened, as reported in the Paris
night statement.
Hand grenade engagements were
fought today east Of Fort vaux. VII
lagos at the foot Of the Meuse Hills
were bombarded by the Germans.
French artillery pounded the Ger
man line ON the whole eastern front
OF the Verdun section, causing severe
damage to the German batteries.
A French assault south Of st. Sou
plet in Champagne captured a Ger
man trench.
Berlin asserts four successive
French assaults yesterday, west of
the Meuse, failed to recover any
ground and that 1000 Frenchmen were
captured in the German attacks.
British troops raided German
trench near Verlorenhoek in Belgium.
Edwin Robinson hss opened a mark
ct on South Branch street. He is be-
ing assisted by Addison Morse.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
PLAN BOOM FOR HUGHES
Organized Efforts in Nebraska Led by
Victor RoseWater


A vigorous campaign is to be con-
Quoted in Nebraska to give Justice
Charles E. Hughes Of the Supreme
Court the presidential preference vote
of Nebraska republicans. Justice
Hughes has refused to allow his name
to go on the ballot. Victor Rosewater
former national committeeman and as
sociated republicans, will start their
work Immediately after the filings
have closed in about two weeks. Mr.
Rosewater, who is the owner Of the
Omaha Bee, has enlisted Nebraska re
publican newspapers in his plan,
which urges the writing of Hughes
name on the ballot in the space left
blank.
Thus far seventy-four republican
newspapers are enlisted in the move
ment. and as many more have express
ed themselves as more than lukewarm
for Justice Hughes. Mr.. Rosewater
and his friends believe that two weeks
will lie sufficient time to swing the re-
naming newspapers into line. The
Nebraska State Journal at Lincoln and
the Hastings Tribune are among the
newspapers which indorse Hughes.
The Nebraska plan, it is asserted, is
merely part of general plan which is
tu be followed throughout the nation
if it Is successful here. The Hughes
sem iment. it is said, will, after the
initial move here, cause popular up
rising" throughout the country.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
DISCUSSED MEXICO
Y. M. c. A. Forum Debated Our
Neighhor Republic.

AT last nights meeting of the Y. NJ.
c. A. Forum the attendance was
small due to the Blrr & Burton
High school basket B6ll game, which
naturally drew the young men, but
there was a representative gathering
OF men present, including several pro-
fessions. 1t has been gratifying to
those most Interested that the Forum
has drawn attendance from many who
are not members Of the association.
but who are welcome to this feature
ofthe work
Judge l.. II. Holden reviewed inter
estingly the recent history of Mexico
and left the situation SO that the audi
epce did not lack FOR linesso OF discus
sion TO follow up. There was so
much divergence of opinion that it
would be hard to sum up the discus
sion. The administration was con
dened and applauded. The United
States should intervene and should
moi.
The next meeting of the Forum Will
come on Thursday evening, March 80.
when Robert h. Healy will lead a
discussion of the direct primary, and
its application viii be described. This
should be the most popular of the
seasons meetings. Mr.. Healy will be
followed in April ny Collins NJ.
Graves and William IL. Nichols,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
MINNESOTA PRIMARIES
cummins' Victory Over Estabrook
May Reach Ratio of s to 1.

st. Paul, March 15-Although re-
turns from yesterdays Presidential
primary were not complete early to-
day, indications were that the victory
of Albert B. Cummins, United States
Senator from Iowa, over Henry ID. Es-
tabrook of New York for the Repuhli-
can Endorsement would reach the ra-
tion of to /. Additional figures from
the rural districts assured the forces
of National Committeeman Fred b.
Lynch that they would control the
Minnesota delegation to the Democra-
tic national convention. Both Demo
cratic factions approved President
Wilson's unopposed candidacy for re
nomination.
The Presidential contest in the Pro
hibition party is still uncertain, Meth
er Eugene n. Foss of Massachusetts
nor William Sulzer of New York hay-
ing a decisive lead.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
RUGGLES-WILSON
Miss Caroline L. Wilson Becomes
Bride of Troy Man.

Miss Caroline l.. Wilson, daughter
of Mrs. Carrie Wilson of Maple street
was married at $50 o'clock Wednes-
day evening to Gardner Ruggles, Jr.,
OF Troy.
The ceremony took place in the
Methodist parsonage and was sclem-
nized by Rev P. l.. Dow. The couple
we're attended by Mrs. Merritt Moon
of Hoosick Falls, sister of the bride
and Miss Mary Z. Scott of Bennington
Following the service luncheon
was served to few friends and rela-
tiyes at the home of the brides
mother, the tables being decorated
with pink, carnations. s sn4cTt
Mrs, Ruggles was formerly North
Bennington girl and had been at home
for the past few years. She has many
friends in the village and there were
many wedding, gifts. ,tft ~ 4c Z,
Following the luncheon Mr.. and
Mrs Ruggles left on the s O'clock
train for Troy where the groom is EN-.
ployed and where they viii make their
future home as.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
PERsHING'S 1900
men MARCHING
into MI X|CQs !,
Cananza Garrison at PaIomas
Joins Expedition
DoOD'S TROOPS ALSO ADVANCE
Smaller Column Advances South from
Columbus, N. M.--censorship
Less Rigid.

San Antonio, Tex, March 16.-Brig.
Gen John J. Pershing. with more than
1000 troops, began the pursuit in Mexi-
co yesterday of Francisco Villa, whose
raid across the border last week
caused President Wilson and his cabi-
net to decide to use the United States
army to run him down. Gen Perish
ings report that he and his command
had crossed the international bound.
arys line just south OF Columbus
reached Gen Frederick Funston here
late yesterday.
His report served to dispel to a
great extent fears that had been enter
tanned In some quarters that resis-
tance would be offered by the troops
OF the de facto government. Col Ber-
tani, the commanding officer of the
Carranza garrison at Palonias, on the
south side of the dividing line. prompt
ly joined Gen Pershing. His force was
only some 400 men, but they were re-
ported to have displayed willingness,
and even eagerness, to join in the
chase. AS body the Mexican troops
will remain under their own command
er, but number OF them are being EN-
ployed as scouts by Gen. Pershing.
Reports OF progress in the country
where the search has begun will be
made by Gen Pershing to Gen. Fun
eton, but 1t is not anticipated that
these will be frequent or deal with
any but the more important develop
ments. How far into Mexico the
column has reached was unknown
last night nor did Gen. Funston ap.
pear greatly concerned. Gen. Perish
ing's course for the next two days is
known at headquarters. and not until
after tomorrow are sharp develop
ments expected.
Col. George A. Dodd, heading q
smaller column that entered Mexico
some distance west of Columbus, also
is moving In a southerly direction,
and these two forces should be within
touch of each other before the end Of
the week. BY that time it is expect.
ed an infantry support will hold the
lines of communication along which
motor trucks for the transportation of
ammunition and supplies will be oper-
ated. Although the censorship i'm
posed by Gen Funston was relaxed
last night, efforts still were made to
keep secret the details OF the plan Of
campaign, the exact number of men
engaged and their actual locations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16

WHEREAS, The General Assembly
of the State of Vermont at its Biennial
Session in 1915 passed an Act en-
titled; mo. Am Act to provide for
Primary elections"
Now be it remembered that pursu-
ant to the provisions of said Act |
canvassed the returns made as provid-
ed by section So of said Act and
found the result to be as follows:
Yes: Twenty-Five thousand four
hundred eighteen.
No: Twenty-Five thousand one hun
dred eighty-eight.
And ] do therefore declare that the
provisions of said Act will take effect
in March 90 1916. and
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
Has Eight Children

Mrs. p. Rehkamp, 2404 Herman St,
Covington, KY, writes: Il have been
using Foley's Honey and Tar for near
ly two years and can find no better
cough syrup. 1 have eight children
and give it to all Of them. They all
were subject to Group from babies on
1t is safe and reliable medicine for
men and women as well as children.
Don't let the cough that follows grip
hang on and weaken you. 1t is easier
to get rid of cough or cold than of
its consequences. Sold everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
TAKE 1T In TIME
Just as Scores of Bennington People
Have.

rave.
Waiting doesn't pay.
If you neglect kidney backache,
Urinary troubles Often fellow.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for kidney
backache, and Tor other kidney ills.
Bennington citizens endorse them.
George c. Woodward, stationary en-
gineer, 314 School St, Bennington,
says; For twenty years; was To-
connective engineer and this work af-
fected my kidneys. suffered y from
dull. heavy pains in the asmalrof my
back. When | sot up in the morning,
| was so lame and stiff ithatsI could not
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heard a great deal about Doan's Kid
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remedies had failed TO help me, Doan's
Kidney Pills brought prompt and Of
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OVER FIVE YEARS LATER, Mr..
Woodward said The cure Doans
Kidney Pills made in my case was per-
manent I will always recommend
them when an opportunity occurs"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't SIM
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Deans Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr. Woodward has twice publicly re-
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
BURR AND BURTON WON
Defeated High School in Seasons
Last Game.


Burr and Burton seminary of Man
chester defeated Bennington high
school at Library hall Friday evening
in the last home game of the season
by score of "a to 21. There was a
preliminary game in which the high
school girls team won from the. Green
MOUNTAIN girls by score of Is to 2.
Q ere was an attendance of about
sired including small delega.
tion chichester.
Burr Z. zrton led the local stud
ents from tnl first blast of the whistle
and finished the first period two
points to the good, the score being
l2 to 10.
In the second half Bennington man.
aged to tie the score but was unable
to stop the seminary boys who fought
their way into the lead again and
finished with 13 points to spare.
Jenney featured for Bennington with
field baskets and fouls to his
credit and Doan carried off the hon
ors for B. & B. with field goals.
B. H. S.. B. & b.
Jenney, IT,, IT,, Shaw
X. Burt, RI, rf., Phelps
e. Burt, c., C., Doan
Paddock, rg., rg,, Marsden
Parsons, rg., lg., Buck
Lambert, lg.,
Field goals, Jenney z, L. Burt, r.
Burt, Doan 8, Phelps 4. Buck 2, Shaw.
Foul goals, Jenney 2, E. Burt. Phelps
3. Referee, Hitchcock; scorer, Hut
ton.
The Bennington High School girls
eyened up for the defeat of the boys
by an easy victory over the Green
Mountain Girls with the score of 15-2.
At the opening of the game posses
sion of the ball was sharply contested,
but aided by superior guarding and
passing on the part of the High
school girls the first score was made
by NJ. Nash. Three more baskets from
the same source gave a good lead to
the high school. At half time the
score was So.
The B. H. S. girls played the last
half confident Of victory and as re-
suit they chalked up 7 additional
points for themselves but failed to
give their opponents a goal. The
playing Of NJ. Nash of the High school
was the feature with 13 points credit
ed to her name. The lineup.
B. H. S. G. NJ G'S
Carpenter. f., f., Mcbride
Brazil, E., T., Sumner
Nash, f., c., Marie Young
Whiteley, c., s., Margaret Young
Fisher, g., g., FRAZIER
Wahlquist, g.,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
STATE OF VERMONT
A PROCLA MA TON

WHEREAS, the General Assembly
of the State of Vermont at its Bien-
NAL Session in 1915 passed an Act en-
titled NO. 17l--An Act to Prohibit
the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors"
Now be it remembered that pursu-
ant to the provisions of said Act I
canvassed the returns made as pro-
vided by section 81 OF said Act and
found the result to be as follows:
Yes; Eighteen thousand six hum
dred ffty-three. gssa
No: Thirty-two thousand one hun
dred forty-two.
And / do therefore declare that the
provisions of said Act will take effect
May l, 1927.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
Drink AGE LIMIT STICKS
Bill at Albany to Raise Age to 21
Years Falls.

Albany. N. Y. March 16.-The
Talmage bill intended to raise from Is
to q years the age of persons to
whom liquor may be sold legally failed
of passage in the assembly Monday
night. The vote on the measure was:
Yes, IL No, 6S.
Seventy-six votes are required for
passage.
The Allen bill intended to prevent
sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and other of
ficers from being interested in the
manufacture and sale of liquor was
passed without opposition
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
pITTsFIELp HOUSE CRUSHED
Collapse Due to Large Amount o.
~ Snow on Roof.

Pittsfield, March 15.-Under the
weight of several tons of snow the
roof Of three-story tenement house
at 223-225 Bradford street crashed in
at 7.30 o'clock tonight and the east
wall of the house fell outward. The
family of Max Joffe in the lower half
of the east side Of the house was
seated at the supper table when the
house fell apart. No one was injured
and an eight months old baby slept
throught the crash.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16

nington. AS was stated in the begin
ming of this article. Bennington at
present is not so well supplied with
good tenements as might be, but this
is a condition that always remedies
itself although some Inconvenience
may be experienced while the demand
is in excess Of the supply.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16
An Ideal Spring Laxative

A good and time tried remedy is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. The first
dose will move the sluggish bowels.
stimulate the liver and clear the sys.
tenn of waste and blood impurities
You owe it to yourself to clear the
system of body poisons, accumulated
during the winter, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills will do it. 25c at your drug
gist. r etr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-16

Albert Bishop, who is undergoing
treatment at the Troy hospital for
blood poisoning is reported improving.
Mrs, Walter Russell OF New York
and Washington, Conn, is the guest Of
Mrs. Douglas Macintosh of Silver
street;