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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1916-11-03

brought about a distinct new phase in
the fighting 1t has driven the once
closely locked trenches further and
further apart 1t has solved tic proc.
lem of dealing with dug IN enemy
1T has been discovered that the way
TO successfully take trench is 20
obliterate it, to hatten it out with shell
fire. Recent allied advances have
been bought with ammunition rather
than with blood, This has led George
Queri the German critic, to write in
the Berliner Tageblatt:
Every German killed costs a for
tune to the French. The enemy is de-
voting all of his attention to artillery
The whole concentrated experience of
two years fll.5 Expression in shells
and more shells. His infantry is used
only to test the bridge made by shells
to the German trenches. Infantry
fighting is no longer man against man.
The trench is only rushed by infan-
try when it has been blown to dust.
II is confession by the enemy that
his infantry is of poor quality"
This fling at the infantry, according
to British officers is merely put in to
cover up the real tribute to the artil-
lery of the Allies. The military au-
thorities here have been somewhat
surprised at the deep impression the
artillery has made in Germany. They
were quite delighted with a report by
ia German military expert quoted as
having said:
British infantry never had any val
ue. Phe French infantry now is only
miserable shadow of what it was
two years ago. The French infantry
nowadays attacks only when the ar
Itillery has done it's work so perfectly
that they have only to occupy the
shattered trenches"
Ihose officers who believe the war
Will go on for two years longer say it
has taken two years to put Germany
really on the defensive and they an
ticipate it will take two more years
TO make her acknowledge the defeat
which the Allies believe is inevitable.
AS to internal conditions, the army
man takes it into consideration only
as its effect upon the moral of the
lighting men. 1t is undeniable that
great sacrifices are being demanded
on the civilian population in Germany
and it is contended no army long re-
mains wholly superior to home infiu.
ences.
Those who believe in an earlier
ending of the war base their belief
or perhaps their hope-upon the mill.
tary assumption that an army cannot
offer the same resistance in third or
fourth or fifth line trenches that it
uld IN the first line. They declare
that when the French and the English
were retreating at the beginning of
the war it was a retreat of unprepared.
ness. The German retreat. thev as.
sert, is retreat of exhaustion. These,
they say, are the vital physical and
moral facts of the laws of war. An
army driven from one strong position
cannot fall back unshaken upon an.
other.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
STATE BUILDING CONTRACTS
Commission Accepts Bid of George I
Kelly Of Yonkers.

Montpelier, Feb. 1.-THE State build
ing commission has awarded the con-
tract for the construction of the build
ing to be used for the State library,
supreme court. etc., to the lowest bid
der, George I. Kelly OF Yonkers, II.
Y, whose bid was sl39,4S8. The com
mission, however, has made a change
i'll the specifications so that the con
tract price will be about $4,000 less.
The Isaac Coffin company of Boston
has been given the contract for the
steam-iitting, their bid having been
5000. and the Lord Electric Co. Of
Boston, will do the electric work for
$3.50. The building will be construc
ied of Baire sranite from the Wet
more G. Morse qlarry, the i,m OF
MARI & Cor Ion har ing been given the
contract for furnishing the material.
Tie successful contractor erec,ed the
ncw high school building in mis- CITY.
the cost of which was 100000 in
round figures, and his work was salts
factory.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News u the Town and Village ToIc
Briefly for Busy Readers

George Griswold. who has been liv.
ing on School street, is moving his
household goods today to the upstairs
tenement in the remodeled house on
Main street owned by Perry Gardner.
The department of Vermont Wo-
mans Relief Corps has designated
Feb. %, Washington's anniversary as
Flag day. viii all those who can, dis
play the National emblem on that
day.
The Junior League of the Methodist
church is to hold social, Wednesday
evening next. in the church parlors
1t will be under the direction of Miss
Orissa Parker and good time is be-
ing planned, with entertainment. Adv
Rev. p. l.. Dow is assisting his son
in Fultonville in a series of revival
services this week and for that rea-
son the pulpit will be supplied at the
Methodist church Sunday morning by
W. w. Bartlett. Sunday school will
be held as usual at II o'clock, Junior
League at o'clock and Epworth
League at $50 lead by j. Lawrence
Griswold. Rev. j. G.. Mitchell of
White Creek will preach at the even
ing service. Mr.. Dow expects to re-
turn on Monday afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Administ atoms Position Reveal
ed in Order to C0nsuls
GERMAN REFUSAL EXPECTED
Berlin Likly to Insist That subma-
rines which Give Warning Must
Not Be Attacked.

Washington, Feb. 1S,-All
American diplomatic and consular
officials abroad have been notified in
circular communication from the
state department that the position OF
the United States is that merchant
ships have right to carry defensive
armament.
This move, which became known
today, is the first formal announce
ment that the United States does not
accept as legal the announced inten-
ton of Germany and Austria to sink
armed merchant ships without warn
ing after February 30 as coming
within international law.
Germany's response to the latest re-
quest OF the United States for assur-
ances that submarine warfare will be
conducted in accordance with estab-
lished principles Of international law
is expected here to be fat statement
that assurances previously given in the
only with unarmed vessels. and that
the German government must feel GER
tain that its submarines which warn
merchant ship will not be attacked.
Furthermore, the Berlin office probably
will ask the United States for its def
milton of defensive armament.
Indications oil what the German re-
ply may be are understood to have
been given in informal conservations
between state department officials and
Teutonic diplomats since Germany and
Austria announced their intention of
sinking all armed enemy merchantmen
after February 20.
The dispatches to the consuls con
tanned excerpts from newspaper arti-
cles setting forth the position of the
United States
1t is thought certain that the quest
ion of defining defensive armament
will be the basis of lengthy negotia-
tions with the central powers begin
ming when the reply is received to
the message outlining the views OF
the United States which Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
has sent his government The re-
sponse is not expected before the last
of next week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Only Routine Business at Pepub
Iican Town Caucus
FRANK CROMACKS SELeCTMAA
Myron n. Stratton Defeated Eugene
Wood for Road Commissioner in
District No. 2.

The republican town caucus to
nominate candidates to be voted for
at the coming March elections was
held at Library hall Friday evening
with good attendance considering
the condition OF the weather. The
caucus was routine affair, nomina-
tions were made from the floor and
the only contest developed over the
choice OF a candidate for road COM
missioner in the second district. In
this case it was necessary to divide
the house and on a show OF hands
Myron II. Stratton had more votes
than Eugene Moon.
The caucus was called to order by
Walter H. Berry who read the call.
Against his protest, Mr.. Berry was
elected chairman and Ernest l.. Lam
bert was chosen clerk. The caucus
then proceeded to make the following
nominations:
Moderator--E. II. Holden.
Clerk--E. A. Booth
Selectman-Frank Cromack.
Charles H. Dewey.
Overseer of the Poor-Ceorge r.
Mathere.
First constable-Perry B. Gardner.
Second constable-Elmer II.
Schultz.
Collector of taxes-J. George HudJ
gins.
Lister for three years--Edmund La.
franchise.
Lister for one year-James II.
,Grennan. ~. t-sesls
Auditors--H. D. Fillmore, A. Il. Hol-
lister, f. d. yelling.
Trustee of public money-George r.
Graves. 1d
Grand jurors-H. Harry Sharpe,
William c.. Cushman. George A. Math-
ers, and w L. Gokay
Trustee of cemetery fund-Charles
II. Dewey.
Town agent to prosecute and de-
fend suits-R. Il. Healy.
Tree Warden-E. S. Buss
School director-Harry NJ. Dunham.
Road commissioner in district No.
III. Alfred Harbour.
Road commissioner in district No.
2-Myron II. Stratton.
Peter Longtin moved that the next
caucus be called at o'clock instead
of 7.30 and the motion prevailed.
There being no further business to
be transacted the caucus adjourned.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
SPINAL MENINGITIS EPIDEMIC
Two Have Died in Brandon and Third
May Succumb.

Brandon, Feb 17.-What appears
to be severe epidemic OF spinal
meningitis began here last Friday af-
ternoon, when the sudden death of
Zeno Hopkins occurred. The same
afternoon Miss Fanny Peabody, daugh
ter of James Peabody, was taken sud-
denly i'll, and shortly afterward Mr..
Peabody was stricken with the same
disease. He died Wednesday after
noon. Miss Peabody is in a serious
condition and it is not expected she
will live. A consultation of physici-
ans from Burlington and Ticonderoga
was held and the disease pronounced
spinal meningitis. Charles V. Need
ham Is also seriously i'll with the
same disease.
AS all who have contracted the dis
ease were in play given at the town
hall last week Wednesday evening, it
is thought that they may have got
the disease from some of the CO.'S
tunes or wigs rented from Boston
firm. Both Miss Peabody and young
Hopkins were members OF the high
school and as precaution it was
thought best to close the Whole
school for the remainder of the week.
r. Caverly, president of the State
board of health. was in Brandon to-
day, but did not think it necessary to
postpone any OF the public entertain
ments unless further spread of the
disease was evident.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
GATES FAvoRs PERRY BILL
Governor Not In Favor of Local OPP
tion Liquor Law.

tion Liquor Law.
Franklin. Feb 15.-Governor Chas.
W. Gates, feeling that he has been
misrepresented in booklet issued by
the Vermont Local Option League.
the organization which is conducting
the campaign against the Perry pro-
hibition bin which will be submitted
to the voters of Vermont at the
March meeting, has made public a
statement which he hopes will serve
effectually to correct any false views
which the offending article may have
given rise to.
Governor Gates is we'll known as
having decided views on the liquor
traffic question, but despite his sim
cere convictions he has felt it the
wise thing not to take any active
part in the campaign occasioned by
the submission of the referendum to
the people, and would have refrained
from any statement had he not felt
that he was forced to do so. Cover
nor Gates uses the following words:
Il have just received a copy of the
booklet issued by the Vermont Local
Option League, in which my name.
as governor, appears prominently in
such manner as to lead the reader
to think that | am in favor Of local
option on the liquor question.
Il have positive convictions on this
subject as many well know, but /
have purposely refrained from allow
ing the use of my official position 20
influence the vote on the Perry bill
next March because | am deeply con-
scious of my obligation, as governor,
TO all the people in the State, and in
the course OF correspondence | made
my position clear to the secretaries OF
both organizations.
Notwithstanding this, my name has
been used. ais above stated, by the Lo-
cal Option League without my know
ledge or consent in such manner
and in such connection that the I'M
preston conveyed by its use not only
misleads, but also grossly misrepre-
sents my position. For this reason |
feel warranted in making this public
statement.
THE words quoted in the booklet
from my inaugural address express
my position precisely and / would not
alter word used therein. They were
used in considering constructive work
by the State, but not the destructive
work of those evils that call for the
exercise of the police powers of the
State.
II am not in favor of the principle
OF local option as applied to the liquor
question, but am in favor of prohibit
tion and shall vote for the Perry bill y
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Nearly All Defenders of Turkish
Stronghold Escaped
CITY CARRIED BY ASSAULT
Defences Organized BY German Com
nander Were Modern and Equip
ped with Heavy Artillery.

London, Feb. ia semiofflcial
news agency at Petrograd says: "The
exact number OF Turkish troops cap
tured at Erzerum is not known, but
the greater part of the garrison got
away, as the fortress was not invest
ed but was carried by assault The
number of guns captured reaches
1000. Before the evacuation Kurds
mercilessly massacred thousands of
Armenians.
THE city's defensive works were
organized by the German commander,
Posselt, and are spoken OF as admir-
able and as embodying all the re-
sources of modern artillery and engi-
neering. The latest adyices indicate
that the heavy Turkish reinforce
ments which had been Fastening to
the aid of Erzerum failed to arrive in
time ("
The capture of Erzerum has
aroused the greatest enthusiasm
throughout Russia Towns large and
small are the scenes OF demonstra-
tions, parades and TIE Deum celebra-
ticns. The most imposing demonstra-
ton took place at Tifis where the
Grand Duke Nicholas in person an.
nounced the news of the fall,of Erze-
rum. The whole town was lavishly
decorated and the grand duke APP
peared several times in response to
the acclamations of the crowds"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
After Lagrippe-What7

Coughs that hang on after lagrip-
pe exhaust the strength and lower the
vital resistance, f. G Prevo, Bedford.
Ind, writes. "An attack Of lagrippe
left me with a severe cough. tried
everything. lost in weight and got
so thin it looked as if | would never
get well. | tried Foley's Honey and
Tar and two bottles cured me. am
now we'll and back to my normal
weight" Foley's Honey and Tar
gets right at the trouble 1t is safe,
reliable remedy. Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Bored For. His Title.

There is Il popular belief that titles
often fall to the importunate. 1t was
an old colonial office official who. when
asked why certain individual had re-
ceived Il. c. NJ. G., pointed to hole
In the carpet In front of his desk. DO
you see that:" said he. N. wore that
hole when representing to me his
claims to be knighted. Matters even
tually reached such a pitch that we
saw that we must either give him the
title or buy n new carpet. SO we gave
him the X. G. NJ. G."-London Chron-
icle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Sclatlca's Piercing Pain.

To kill the nerve pains of Sciatica
you can always depend on Sloan's
Liniment. 1t penetrates to the seat
of pain and brings ease as soon as it
is applied A great comfort too with
Sloan's is that no rubbine is required
Sloan's Liniment is invaluable for
stopping muscular or nerve pain of
any kind. Try it at once if you suf-
fer with rheumatism. Lumbago,
Sore Throat, Pain in Chest, Sprains,
Bruises, etc. 1t is excellent for Neu-
ralgia and Headache. 25c. at all
Druggists.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Tho Homo stretc;, Handicap.

Oldfoge-Doesnt Swiftpace's wife
object to his staying out till or ev'
cry night?
Newfangle-She would If she knew
it. So far he has always managed to
get home first-Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

ROR Ale Fam of ~ &c IS. 21.t m les
from Arlington ST ltion 81 acres IN meadow,
20 acres In pasture with trout s,reem. balance
timber with pine nd white birck that wild a
most ay for fsrm. Or ON house painted, -late
roof. Barn "a 80 with a emelt Barn 20s24.
Sugar Orc' ard. running water at ara. well
a. d cisit rn at House o ner will include iar
machinery and LOoiI worth about 800 Price
Sl700. part cash. Nash g. Hutcbins, 2f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

EOR SALE 40 horses. We lust arrived
L wi b 81 heal 10 pal = bays ro ms mack,
browns snd grnys. 1910 to 1850, axes 20 @;
several pairs "a so to 2SO: several p ir mares
in load. black mare 400, black morse 1909.
few single horses 1.2J0 to l.55O. We can save
you money if you want good healthy mic.
horses. We buy direct from farms uhere
raised. No sick In arb ct stuff " o BUY in larger
quantities than any dealer In this state: have
leo head ready to shio now In Iowa. ALI horses
warranted next load In weeks. GuiifOri II
Wood, pr pa, Shel ,urne Fails, Mass. cts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR sALs

ROR sALE-At a moderate price six room
1 cottage In desi able ocat on In mouse
IA suitable I. small family 1. conveniently
loo ,ted. Will be 70 ut q bargain and on easy
terms one ha t yurc 1as, price dow oaanee
can remain on mortgage az per cent. c. N.
Powers, Savings Bank Building, Bennington,
vt. Tito
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

but as it is purely for social purposes
the very small margin remaining will
probably be turned in toward helping
meet expenses Of the eleventh ball in
1917.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
NOTICE II 2

To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ben
nngton and Vicinity.
Call and see my new Spring and
Summer samples, and you will surely
leave your order Prices very rea-
sonable, cleaning pressing and alter
ations a speciality.
Nathan Levin
1870 North st Tel. 9S-J
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
A Woman of Letters.

Miss Flighty made all her money in
letters"
"She doesn't look literary"
"She isn't. She won a breach Of
promise suit with m."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday Not quite so cold Sunday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

ROR sALE--small pla e in South SALISBURY
! consisting OF eigh room houss III good
conditio 3-s hcre If iApd. more or |, 81. qu II
tity small fruit aud out ouiidinss and good
well. Apply TO c. p, Saimons, south shatts-
bury, 2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Between Girls.

Ella--He says that you are fishing
for him. Stella-Well, he will get the
hook, all right.-New York Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

FOR SALE-Three Stewart parlor
stoves as hotel is now heated by
steam. Apply O.. l. Lawrence, So.
SALISBURY, Tel. 1914. 9Stf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

EOk SALE Extra good black WORK ~ee
seveny ars old, 1250pounds. K'rd and g. !
tie erfectly fearless One express wagon
equipped with brake Three Rh de Island Red
cOckerelj. Guy @. Staney, North Bennlt gton
Vt 6t.5+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Preference.

"Does your daughter play Mozart?"
we asked, displaying unusual erudi-
ton.
II believe So" she replied deprecat-
ingly, but think she prefers auc.
tion."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

20. -ALs-f hestuut fence Po any size
desired. also seed harley a d l.. 7. h.
Peters North Bennington Tel. Is. ~
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

k,T,R SALE-Home and fu-nis hnps of the
n lAis John H, Evans 9t2 Main street. Fri
day and Satu Day, reb. l1.l2. Eff
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

FOR SALE Six COWS due to freshen soon.
: Apply Lharles L. Davis, Beuni4 gton X f.
d. 9j,l6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

FER SALE White Wyandotte breeding
! Msles. Fishel strain. Both C icker.ls and
yearlings Prices S so up. Also ssveryl laying
pullets W G. y. Cushman, No. Bennington,
VT Phone l63-J ff-t 9llf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
TO RENT

ITO RENT Six room hcu e at 80, Dewey ST
Il even room use 1T . Putnam st; Ap
ply Edward e. Dewey. i2t25f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

COR SALE Two black colts, one ye RS old
the other years old. Well matched. Ap
ply to H. 8. Burlington, Pownal Center. Tel
6-A S5t26t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

XJANTrp-At once career ters ard mir
w Wri, hit. Write or ,e eph ne L idinRton
woodenware company. Wi mington. vermo t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

WANTED Launtress at the Soldiers II me
w i2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

ITO RENT House on El St /. with furnacs
hear, electric lights, and hard wood floors
E. j. Smith, Elm St., Tel. BI-M HB
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19
Children Cry
For FLETCHER'Ss a
G A 8 Q r ~
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
wANTgs
Claws Of all Kinda fled snd set, psicss relson
- abe, Est of 0lin Scott ,sl2i25

WJASTED-Ladieil Earn money and epjoy
W ssiIns 0ur f6ucy aud sta e wl-h fabrics
among friends ana net. hbon; money re-
qa's d; rsfarenc Ipcessari; our representa-
tives enthusi lstic over our he,utiful iue AID
your terrtor! b fore it's taken ud Co'ony
Textile Co., ass ta1 Broidwsy. New YORK
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

ITO RENT First floor pleasant room tene.
ment. all modern improvements. Inquire
lie Putnam st. otf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

yyyASTED--Men for wood working Geuart
w mant. See Il. II. W llams, Eagle SOU ire
Mig. Co. lltf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

WATER -"ornan to 10 general work IN
W small hotai, nc cookicg. Address 81.
Banner Otlice ~ ll|
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

{XyANTED-ey good re liable girl OF ss, a
Nv nos tion as second girl. cook. general, or
dress making apprentice. idress NJ. Bnnner
Office lit6t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

EOR sALE-One 1915 Ford Touring car
L equipped with shock absorbers, at a low
price. Bennington Garage Z. W. Williams.
G--7sf. EI04tia ATT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

ITO RENT-Four room tanement. down
8 airs. On Mckinley St. Clarence
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

[y1AHTED-Mcn to learn to drive and re
Wv pair automobiles and be prepared to
h' vacanc .es &c good sila'ics Write 1 spe-
G al offer. Maine Auto Company, 719 Forest
Ave, Portland Maine. sot2J+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

.OsT-At the old high school, two broken
~ chssed rims. the lel ters on one are q o.
M. md toe other blue change able stoue.
Finder please leave st Banner Office. ,t6t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

FOR sALE Don't pay r,.nt; $500 per north
e6,72l 90 Buy a lot and save this. ! can sel
you a buildtns lot on Main St.. Grant St. Elm
st., Weeks ST., lie sey St.. Putnam St., Wash
st.. Convent ST.. Monument Ave. and severa
new streets, Geo. H. Dewey, Agt. sstf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-19

TEACH R-A young lady Rradnste 81 EN-
Il er8ou coil ga, Rost Mass. WHY yn es
sons ip anv q { I'll elementary and hi@h. sch oil
objects except foreign lanlua ipoluding
Elocution day or eve,i n S. H. rms reasona 10
Any ho are Interested. address Teacher.
Banner Olive 5s25t