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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18
SEVEN LOSE LIVES
In ASTORIA FIRE
Continued from page I

across Long Island City and Brooklyn,
and scores Of frantic women sought to
fight their way through the lines to see
for themselves whether their men were
safe.
1t was about o'clock when the fire.
men were washing down that the bodies
we're found. Coroner Vogel and the
police Immediately got in touch with Of
fcials Of the company, but as all the
documents which were not burned up
were locked in the redhot safe, II was
impossible even to find a roll Of en-
ployes. !,
Rings served to identity Vogel and
Mrs. Lindsay, the telephone operator,
who was known at the plant as Miss
Johnson. Her husband, Henry, who
identified her, said she preferred to
use her maiden name, as It was under
that that she was on the rolls OF the
telephone company.
Il was Impossible to identify Miss
Dauphmann, Miss Juhrens or Miss
Benz. but as only six women were
missing, and the bodies Of six were
found, there was no doubt OF their nav
ing persisted. l.,
Fire Marshal Brophy ordered an In,
vestigation to determine the cause OF
the fire. Several witnesses were Cdiieu
to Fire Headquarters in Manhattan.
Ladder Is Blamed.
After a preliminary investigation by
the Fire Marshal, Commissioner Adam
son issued a statement saying the elec-
trician's ladder smashed bottle stand
ing on a barrel The bottle is believed
TO have contained bisulphite OF soda,
and near it stood six barrels. each con-
tanning 10 pounds of chlorate of soda.
Joseph Ross, the electrician, and
employees in the storehouse tried to
fight the fire from a stsndpipe, Com
missioner Adamson said, but there was
a delay in getting water and the smoke
compelled them to fee. The Commits
sioner added that he thought the office
employees had tried to save papers and
records before trying to escape.
at is my opinion" he said, that the
persons in the Office succumbed to tho
smoke before they attempted 20 make
any use of the three exits. IL is APP
parent that the fire had gained consid-
cradle Roadway before the office force
became aware Of II, and that there was
great delay In turning in an alarm, as
employees of the company undertook to
combat the blaze"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18

Occasionally he would glance quickly
toward Martin W. Littleton, his coun-
sci, and smile whenever it was apparent
Montimagno was little in doubt about
his facts. few times he actually
prinned in the direction Of the jury
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19

Filipechti railway and around Bato-
que (thirty-two miles southwest of
Braila). There is every indication,
however, that this temporary halt in
the Teuton march has been temper
ary rather than forced. since it was
strategicaily vital TO give the Dobru-
ia army time to come up 10 the line
of advance That this has been ac-
eomplished with such swiftness, in
such brief period, bespeaks the
plight of the Russian-Rumanian Dob
rudja forces which were seriously
threatened with a flanking attack.
More than 10000 Rumanians have
been taken prisoners and 5000 can
non have been captured in the recent
Teuton victories. according to a spec
ial order issued by the commander in
chief of the Bulgarian army, in which
he thanks his troops for almost
completely wiping cut the Rumanian
army and for the virtual extinction
of Rumania, which now seems prob
able"
On the mountain fronts of the
Transylvania ridges and wooded
Carpathians the Russians claim local
successes during the last thirty-six
hours. Several heights were stormed
and three officers and POI men were
captured in the Uzel valley, Petro-
grad says.
THE recapture by the Russians of
a trench position taken yesterday by
the Germans in Volhynia north of the
Kovel-Luztk section, also is reported
by the Russian war office. This is
disputed by Berlin, the German re-
port asserting that attempts to retake
the position failed.
The Germans are making ample use
of air craft in their operations along
the Dobrurja Black sea littoral and on
both sides of the Danube. Naval
planes, Berlin reports, attacked Rus
sian sea forces in the port OF Sulina,
in the Dobrudja, while an aerial squad
ron pursuing the fleeing Russo-Ru-
manian forces in the direction of Bra
ila. attacked them with visible sue
cess" accoi ding to the German Off
cial account,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
PLEASING PIANO RECITAL
Miss Eva Thlbodeau Lassor and Pu-
pills Entertain LARGE Audience

Miss Eva Thibodeau Lassor and Pu-
pills Entertain Large Audience
A successful piano recital was given
Sunday evening in the Young Wo-
mans club hall by Miss Eva Lassor
assisted by pupils from Bennington
and North Adams. A feature that
was particularly enjoyable was the
playing of little Florien Rougeau of
North Adams. also of Mildreth Nous
seau of Adams, not only for their
skillful technique but also for the
clear tone and expression. Other
numbers deserving great credit were
by Celia Bishop and Marion Williams
of Bennington The Ave Maria sung
by Miss Ceceile Dion of North Adams
was highly appreciated. The atten-
dance was very good. large number
being present from out of town. The
program follows
"On to Victory March" Greenwald
Orchestra
Piano Duet-"Orange Blossoms" En-
gelmann
Misses Alice Bushee and Marion VIII
liams
N4O4il DOlO- G1ull5Gl ItNeIlt
FRANKLIN
Florien Rougeau
Piano Solo-"Heather Rose" Lange
Doris Merriam
Piano Solo-"Playing Waters" Kern
Marion Williams
Violin Solo-Allegretto Dancla
Mildreth Mousseau
Diane Coio-ssCo, Erhnacu Dor,
ner
Alice Bushee
Piano Solo-"M Meadow Lark Boham
Cecilia Bishop
Violin Solo--Hungarian Dance Bra
Inns
Edith Merriam
Piano Solo-F1fth Nocturne Leybach
Agnes Dion
College Medley Weir
Orchestra
Piano Solo--"The Rosary" Nevin
Anna Dion
Piano Duet-Humoresque Dvorak
Misses Helen Longtin and Eva Lassor
Violin Solo-"Sweet Remembrance
Eva Lassor
With Clarinet Obligato accompanied
by II. Cook and Mrs. l. Boivin
Piano Solo-"Last Smile" Wollen-
haupt
Helen Longtin
Violin Duet-Vavotte Gossec
Misses Edith Merriam and Eva Lassor
Solo-"Ave Maria" Bailey
Cecile Dion
Gallant Heroes March Sparrow
Orchestra
Violins--Eva Lassor, Edith Mer-
riam, Leo Lassor, Hazel Normile
Florien Rougeau, A. Couture, AL
berthe Rougeau, Mildreth Nous
seau.
Cornet-Fred Theberge
Clarinet-H. Cook
Trombone-C. Conan.
Pianist--Mrs. A. e. Hou,e.
Orchestra selections arranged
arranged by Fred Theberge
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
Nowadays He Has To Pay Some Attention To Right Get Dked
DAMAGE CASE IN COURT
Miss Jessie RUSSELL Actress, Sues
Theatre Manager Harte

The plaintiff continued to put in
testimony this forenoon in thee of
Miss Jessie Russell VS.. John b.
Harte. The first of the arguments
may be reached this afternoon but
the case may not arrive at that stage
until tomorrow. Miss Russell, vau-
deyille actress. is suing John B.
Harte, manager of the Harte moving
picture theatre for $4,000 damages for
injuries alleged to have been received
while playing an engagement here in
December 1915. In fall in the dress
ing room of the theatre the young wo-
man sustained badly broken arm.
The jury in the case is composed of
William B. Morgan Of Pownal. Jesse
Snow of Sandgate, Arthur Harwood of
S. f. Buck of Arlington, Jer-
ONE F. Hill of Sunderland, Guy w.
Cutler of Woodford, Charles W. Bis
hop of Searsburg. Lyman Barber Of
II. B. Butteriield of Land
grove, Erskine A. Cole of Benning-
ton, Jay S. Morse OF Rupert and f. M.
Walker Of Manchester.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
II AMERICANS ARE
KILLED e., '"''.a'pSE
.-....'nars .
TRANSPORT
British Ship Russian Sunk By
submarine
ELEVEN OF CREW ALSO DEAD
ELEVEN OF CREW ALSO DEAD
Ship Was Sunk In the Mediterranean
December IA on Her Way to the
United States.

London, Tuesday, Dec. 19.-Seven-
teen American muleteers have been
killed and eleven of the crew Of the
British horse transport ship Russian,
which was sunk by submarine in the
Mediterranean on December IA, The
British admiralty makes this an
nouncement:
THE empty west-bound British
horse transport ship Russian was
sunk by a submarine In the Mediter-
ranean on the fourteenth. Eleven of
the crew were killed, including the
chief officer, the first officer and the
second officer, also seventeen Ameri-
can muleteers were killed. Their
names have been communicated to
the American consul"
The transport Russian referred TO
is probably the British steamship OF
that name which sailed from Newport
News November 16 for Alexandria,
Egypt, which would be about due to
return. Its net tonnage was 5,753.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
BRITAIN WILL NOT.
MEET GERMAAYS
PEACE PLAN
Lloyd George in Bitter Speech Re-
jeCts Offer
MUST CSUSH PRUSSIA FIR.T
Declares That to Accept Plan Would
Be For England to Put Neck in
the German Moose.
MUST CaUSH PRUSSIA FlR.T

London, Dec. 19.-The allies will
not consider Germany's peace propos-
al until the complete terms are
known. A formal note to this effect
will be sent TO Germany in a. few
days. Premier David-Lloyd an
nounced such a rejection of Chancel-
lor Won Bethmann Hollweg's proposal
of last week in an epoch making
speech in the house OF commons to-
day.
Great Britain, the premier stated,
would endorse the rejection of the
proposal by Russia and France. The
proposal, the premier says, is a moose
in which the allies are asked to place
their necks.
His speech was couched in bitter
irony. Germany's outrages on land
and sea could not, he said, be llquidat-
ed by few plausible words in behalf
OF humanity. Peace could not be es-
tablished until the menace of Prns-
sian mllitarism had disappeared.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
CATHOLIC BISHOPS
New Way of Selection Is Approved
BY Pope.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE new meth
cd of choosing bishops for Roman
Catholic dioceses in the United States
is more revolutionary than was at
first thought when brief cable mes
sages were sent to this country some
weeks ago, Immediately after Pope
Benedict XIV made the changes. A
translation from the Latin of the pa
pal document appeared in the Catho-
lie News of yesterday.
The principal innovation is that,
instead of having irremovable rectors
and consultors OF the diocese meet
and send three names to Rome after
the death or resignation OF the bish-
ops, now the bishops of the province
meet secretly with the archbishop of
that province regularly every two
years After prayer and the most
careful discussion, they will send
names to the Vatican to form an eli
gible list for any diocese in the
United States that may become va
cant.
There are two main reasons why
Pope Benedict has seen fit to make
the change for this country. One is
that the previous method took too
long. Sometimes a See was without
a head whole year. due to the cor
respondence and investigation nee
essary that follows the receipt of the
names in Rome. The other is that
there seems to the Pope greater
surety of getting the best men, ir-
respective of any personalities.
The only objection voiced here is
that it does away with home rule.
Now if a diocese on the Atlantic
coast becomes vacant there is just as
likely to be man appointed bishop
from the Pacific coast, and the rule
works both ways In fact. rumor has
IL that the name of New York
clergyman was seriously considered
for a California diocese. For years a
priest from the vacant diocese as a
rule has been elevated.
All through the Papal document the
utmost secrecy is enjoined, even TO
the degree of not letting the real pur-
pose OF the gathering of bishops be-
come known and burning all cores
pondence bearing on bishops tim
ber" after one year shall have
elapsed.
"All the bishops, including the Met
ropolitan Cor archbishop himself,
shall be given for each candidate
three balls or pebbles, one black, an
other white and the third OF some
different color says the Papal docu-
ment The first shall be the token
of appreciation. the second of disap-
probation and the third of abstination
whatever the cause.
Each prelate. beginning with the
archbishop shall drop the one into an
urn suitably provided which, before
God under a grave obligation of con-
science. he believes to be the Just one
for the priest who is being voted on:
the other two shall be put into an
other urn suitably provided for the
purpose.
when all have voted the archbish
op. with the assistance Of the secre-
tary bishop, shall count before all the
number of balls, black and white,
and write down the result"
The result is to be sent to the
Apostolic delegate in Washington and
by him forwarded to Rome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
NATIONAL GUARD
FAILURE SAYS
Z GEN. WOOD
Border Mobilization Showed Much
of II Unfit
WANTS UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Gen. Leonard Wood and Gen. Scott
Before Senate Sub. Committee
Urge Need of Improvement.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The Nation
al Guard system has been proved "a
complete and terriiice failure" by the
mobilization for Mexican service and
the nation must accept universal mill
tary training as its only salvation
against aggre ssion, Major General
Leonard Wood, commander of the de-
partment of the east and former chief
of staff, told the senate military af-
fairs subcommittee this afternoon.
Emphasizing the urgent necessity
of abandoning the volunteer system
as the nations reliance for defense,
Major General Hugh l.. Scott, chief
of staff of the army, also appeared
before the senate subcommittee.
Both advocated universal training.
General Wood declared that the coun-
try now was utterly defenseless
against well organized foe; that the
mobilization was a tragedy and that
If the guards men had met good
troops they would never know what
hit them"
The country is absolutely and com
pletely defenseless against trained
force" General Wood declared. "The
thing today is to get a trained
nucleus of men as soon as God will
let us.
You have seen the complete and
terrific failure Of the National Guard
or border service. Nothing could have
been more pronounced than the inetii-
cheney of that mobilization.
Il had charge of seyenty-two per
cent of that mobilization. There is not
one unit of the guard at war strength
or fit for war duty. 1t is the fault OF
of the system, the shortage of equip
ment and the general low standard of
efficiency"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
RETURNS $1,000 TROOPS
Two New York Regiments and TWO
Medical Units Receive Orders.

Medical Units Receive Orders.
San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 1S.-Na-
tional Guard organizations aggregat-
ing 10000 troops today were designat.
ed by General Funston TO leave the
border and return to their respective
states to be mustered out of the fed
eral service. He acted in compliance
with war department instructions.
The organizations will move home
ward in three groups to facilitate use
OF rolling stock. Cars are now being
assembled for regiments included in
the first group and the movement
from various border points will begin
in a few days.
General Funston estimated it would
be January 5 before all units in the
last group had started. The units to
be returned include:
New York Third ambulance COM
pany, Twenty-third infantry and Sec
ond field artillery: Third field hospi-
tai
The movement was directed by Gen
eral Funston under authority Of a
general order issued recently by the
war department to reduce as he deem
ed best the forces of the National
Guard on the border. 1t involves 16.-
SAT men which brings the strength Of
militia troops on the Mexican border
to $4,000 men.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
JOHN n. KELLEY RESIGNS
Efficient Foreman of Cooper Manufac-
turing Co. VIII lake New Position

EUlClenL : FOreman OF OOOEeT MdnuIdC-
turing Co. viii Take New Position
John H. Kelley, for the past twenty
years foreman of the Cooper manufac-
turing company has resigned his posi-
ton, the resignation to take place the
first Of the new year. He has ac-
cepted a position as assistant super
intendent at the New England
hosiery company in Winsted, Conn.
Mr.. Kelley came here in 1895 from
Waterford and has been in his pres
ent occupation since that time. He
has been closely connected with the
interests of the Cooper establishment
and has been in great part respons-
ible for the steady growth and devel-
opment of the business. He has much
ability in handling employees and all
who have had any connection with
him, in either a business. or a social
way. have found him most efficient
and likable.
During his long residence in town,
Mr. Kelley was a member of the
board of trustees for six years, a lead
ing member of the board of trade,
Knight of Columbus and an Elk.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
ANOTHER BREAK ATTEMPTED
Vandals' Action at Y. M. c. A. Camp
May Produce Stringent Methods.

NdnQdIS HCIlOn db T. NJ. -. -. Sdfnp
May Produce Stringent Methods,
An attempt at break into the
camp belonging to the local Y. NJ. G..
A. was made sometime before Sun
day, but there was no serious damage
done, beyond the smashing Of win
dow shutter. Curiosity to see the in
terror might have been the cause, but
as 1t is known that the "Y" authori-
ties are glad to accompany any par
ties to the camp, it is believed that
more criminal intent was the reason.
On account of the number of breaks
perpetrated recently, those in charge
are planning to place setgun in the
camp. This is an arrangement by
which a gun, which is placed in the
center of the main room and which is
connected with all openings to the
exterior, will be directed at any point
where an opening may be effected
and Immediately discharged. This
device is in use in some of the local
camps and the Y. NJ, c. A. is consid-
ering the question as to whether it is
necessary or not to post notices warn
ing predatory persons.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
GEORGE P. MARTIN
WILL SUCCEED
COL. HANNOH
As Superintendent of the Soldiers
Home
HOME IS IN BURLINGTON
Mr.. Martin is a Veteran of the Civil
War and Past Commander of
Vermont Grand Army.

Rutland, Dec. 19.-George P. Mar
tin of Burlington was today elected
superintendent of the Vermont sol
diers home at Bennington to succeed
Thomas Hannon resigned. Mrs.
Martin was appointed matron. Mr..
Martin is president of the Spear-Mar-
tin Fur company of Burlington.
Mr. Martin is veteran of the Civil
war having served in the 10th and
18th New Hampshire regiments. He
is a post commander Of the Vermont
G. A. r.
The trustees of the home met today
at the Bardwell to make the appoint
ment They also talked over the mat
ter of government aid
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
KEEP The KIDNEYS WELL
Health is Worth Saving, and Some
Bennington People Know How
TO Save L.

Many Bennington people take their
lives in their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help Weak kidneys are respon-
sible for vast amount of suffering
and Ill health-the slightest delay is
dangerous. Use Doan's Kidney Pills
"a remedy that has helped thousands
of kidney sufferers. Here is a Ben
nington citizens recommendation
A. II. Bishop, prop, Of bakery los
River ST., Bennington. says u
suffered from backache, especially
when | bent over. Then sharp, shoot
ing pains went through the small Of
my back. ] read of Doan's Kidney
Pills and used some. They soon
brought me relief
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Bishop had Toster-Milburn Co.,
Props. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
BANKING HOURS AFTER JAN.
1st., 1917

Conforming to the general practice
throughout the Country and to facili-
tate the balancing of each days work
at the close of business; the three un-
dersigned banks will after January
1st., 1917, observe the following bank
ing hours: 9 A. NJ. to 3 P. NJ. except
on Saturdays the closing hour will be
o'clock. We bespeak the Public's
cooperation.
First National Bank,
Bennington County National
Bank,
Bennington County Savings
Rank.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
BABY DIES or sUFFocATioN
Burlington Authorities Decide Death
Was Accidental

Burlington, Dec 16-The authori-
ties were summoned yesterday to the
home OF Mrs. Mary Jane Stewart on
North avenue to investigate the death
OF Mrs. Stewards infant son. The wo-
man stated that she found the childs
body, lying face downward with the
head buried in the bed clothes. The
officials decided that the child died
from suffocation and that death was
purely accidental.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
TY COBB BATS FOR 80.
petroit's Star Hitter Celebrates An
nlversary of His Birth.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 1S,-Ty Cobb.
star of the Detroit Tigers and one of
the greatest baseball players in the
history of the game, celebrates his
thirtieth birthday anniversary today.
Cobb is a Georgia product. He was
born In the town of Royston, this
state, and calls Augusta his home.
He began his career on the diamond
at the age OF IL as member of a
kid, team in his native town. AS a
professional he made his debut in
1904 with the Augusta club of the
South Atlantic league. At the close
Of his second season with Augusta
he was purchased by Detroit.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
Days Judge Reputation By Deciding According To Nowad
THREE sAors-TAREg BEARS
Lowell Man Finds Animals Searching
For Beechnuts.

Lowell, Dec. 16.-Clarence Martin,
coming home today from a lumber
camp wnere ne Is employed, saw
fresh bear tracks crossing the road.
He followed the tracks and soon came
upon three bears engaged in search
ing for beechnuts. In three shots
Mr.. Martin killed the three animals
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
ARcHsoLD LEAVES s2o,ooo,ooo
Widow Gets Tarrytown Home and
Third of Estate,

New York. Dec. 1S.-The will of
John d. Archbold, president of the
Standard Oil company of New Jersey,
filed for probate here today, divides
an estate roughly estimated at about
S20.000,00O among his widow and chill
dren, with the exception of few
minor bequests.
The widow receives Mr.. Archbold's
Tarrytown home and one-third
share of the estate. The children,
Mrs. Marie A. Van Buren,, Mrs. Annie
M. Saunderson and John f. Archbold,
receive the remainder in equal por-
tions.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
WATER TO BE CUT OFF
Section of Village Will Be Dry To-
morrow Afternoon.

For the purpose of connecting the
mains and installing automatic
sprinklers in the plant of the E q com
pany on Gage street, the water will
be cut off at 1 O'Clock tomorrow
"wednesday afternoon in the section
of the village north of Scott street
and east Of Park street. The water
will be cut off from this section for
period of three hours and persons
operating hot water systems should
govern themselves accordingly.
William P. Hogan
Clerk Of the board OF water
commlss Dners.
bennington, VT. Dec. 10, 1915.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-19
BABY MAY DIE OF BURNS
White River Junction Child on Couch
Set Ablaze by Older Child.

White River Junction, Dec. 16.-
The three-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Antonio Scelza of this viii
lage is in a critical condition at the
Mary Hitchcock hospital in Hanover,
with slight chance of recovery. as the
result of being burned at her home.
The baby was left on couch while
the mother left the room for short
time. During her absence an older
child secured some matches and ignit-
ed the couch covering. The baby
was horribly burned