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Williams news., 1916-03-30
Hard Man to Handle

Pitcher Phil Douglass failed to make good with the Cincinnati or Brooklyn teams, and yet the Cubs claimed him when waivers were asked. No doubt Douglass is an effective twirler, but, as Buck Herzog said: What good is a pitcher if he will not stay in shape?"
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Careful Diagnosis.

Well, did you succeed with your first diagnosis? Did you profit by my advice?"
 The Young Doctor-I think I did, sir. I told the patient that he was suffering from a combination of liver, stamach, heart, lung and brain trouble.
 Old Practitioner-Good! No chance of a mis .ake there.-Stray Stories.
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Tried Both.

The Widow-f you married again 1 suppose you would want woman of intellect.
 The Widower-Yes, but just about medium.
 The Widower-Medium?
 The Widower-Yes. My first wife was a strong-minded woman and my second was a weak-minded woman and
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Actina in One Lesson.

Do you think could learn to be a moving picture actor?"
 Sure you could. Just remember this one thing: A heaving chest de- notes surprise, fear, hate or any other emotion. n."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Williams news., 1916-03-30
That's Different.

When we want to say something that we don't dare say in English, we use French"
 And when the French want to say something they don't dare say in French"
 "Ah, you could make your fortune in Paris if you could only discover that something"
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Speaking From Experience.

speaking From EXperIence.
 Pa, what is the first line of de- fense'?"
 That depends on the circumstances. son. If this country were at war, the first line of defense would be the navy. When mans married, it's usually the telephone line. by which he tries to square himself before he comes home"
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Unlimited sunpIv of Bones.

Ad Wolgast says he is going to keep right on boxing through the winter, which would indicate Ad mas an unIim- tied supply of broken bones.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

If you are able to appear indifferent the man who wants to sell you his dog finally will give him to you.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

The rule in politics is that the side that owns the steam roller use it.
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Stretched Out.

What is your dachshund's name?" "I call him Art, 70
 An appropriate name. Art is long,"
Williams news., 1916-03-30

failure. But so, for that matter, Is remaining unmarried.
Williams news., 1916-03-30
The Kind You Have Always Bought.

 has been undsr the H for fathers and mothers to that the wrapper bears both the bottle who used Casa for
  of 
  selling substitutes,  
  for child o on / the watchfulness. ~ -NHN-l LNL<<<H<
Williams news., 1916-03-30

Instead of waiting for a rich uncle to die go and take lessons of the in duStriOuS ant.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

A woman often looks as we'll as the display in a shop window. But man never does.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

There are all kinds of chumps, in- cluding the one who has a ship tat tooed on his arm.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes At all good grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

A man plays golf because he likes to sport. A woman plays golf because it is proper thing to do. 'r
Williams news., 1916-03-30

One of the compensations of life is that man can't study himself through a microscope.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

Labor is the foundation of many a big fortune-but not necessarily of the laborers.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

Politeness is like an air cushion; there may be nothing in it, but it eases many a hard jolt.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

The girl who doesn't use slang may be more attractive than the one who does, but she is less numerous.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

Motto for lawyer: "I wilL' Mot to for fruit preserver: "I can"
Williams news., 1916-03-30

The practice Of combing the long hair over the bald spot never fooled anybody.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

Most of the old axioms are as mis- leading as the one to the effect that women suffer in silence.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

Other people may have good taste. but, of course, yours is a little better.
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Paw Still on the Job.

Paw StIII on the Job. Little Lemuel-What's bookworm, paw?
 Paw-It's worm that would rather digest book by eating it than by read ing it.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

It is easy to get around anyone you can manage to see through.
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Graduating by Post.

Dad, what's postgraduate?"
 "A fellow who emerges from a cor respondence school I imagine"
Williams news., 1916-03-30
The Advantaqe.

The Advantage. we want the bald facts in the case" Then we can't split hairs over it."
Williams news., 1916-03-30

Everything is becoming to the noble.
Williams news., 1916-03-30
Good Reason.

First Motorist-This is terrible heat.
 Second Motorist-But you must re- member we have been scorching.
Williams news., 1916-03-30

"A Religion With Him.
 What is your fathers religion?" Golf, I guess. It's the only thing he does on Sundays"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
BRITISH CAPTURE
TRENCHES NEAR
YPRES FRONT
Germans Admit Loss of SoIient
at St. tl0i
,TTkCK ON 900 YARD FRONT
German Losses Are Said to Be Heavy
But British Claim Only 17o
Prisoners.
,TTACK ON 900 YARD FRONT

X London, March 2S.--The British and
Germans have been fighting fiercely in
the region of st Eloi, just south OF
Ypres, and the British, through the
explosion of a big mine and by infan-
try charges. have captured or destroy.
ed considerable portibn of the Ger
man trenches. The British infantry
stormed and took first and second line
trenches along front OF 600 yards
London officially announces. and Ber.
in admits that German trenches in
his region were blown up, to an extent
Of 100 yards, and that casualties were
aused among the company occupying
The position"
The British official account issued
asst evening reads:
This morning after exploding
mines, infantry of the Northumber-
and fusiliers and Royal fusiliers as
3aulted the German salient at st Flo.
successfully, taking first and second
line trenches on front of some 600
yards. Heavy casualties are known
to have been caused to the enemy
rwo officers and 16S men were made
prisoners.
THE artillery activity today has
been mainly confined to the neighbor.
slood of Angres, Wulverghem, St. Eloi
md Weiltje.
Last night and today there has
been much mining activity. At La
Boisselle we successfully exploded 0
mine. South of Neuville-St Vaast and
lear the HohenZolleru redoubt there
has been crater fighting in which We
we're successful. Opposite Hulluch the
enemy exploded mines last night
damaging our trenches and causing
some casualties. We are established
on the crater formed by the explo-
sion"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
VAGUE STORY THAT
end OF WAR MAY
Be At HAND
Peace Rumor in Guarded Dispatch
From Stockholm
BASIS OF DISCUSSION WANTED
President Wilson and King Gustave
Said to be Trying to Arrange
Meeting of Beliaerents.
BASIS OF DISCUSSION WANTED

Stockholm, March 28.-The meeting
OF the allies war council at Paris this
week is said to have bearing on pos
sible peace proposals.
1t is alleged, on the authority of the
ambassador OF neutral power, that Ger.
many hasbalready made known to Col.
House of the United States and to a
leading Swedish statesman the terms
on which she would meet the allies in
discussing peace.
The same authority declares that the
meeting in Paris is in part to discuss
the terms on which the allies would be
willing to meet Germany and Austria in
an attempt to end the war. The result
will be communicated to King Gustave
OF Sweden and President Wilson.
II the belligerents are not too far
apart in their demands it is expected
that Sweden and the United States
will try to bring about a meeting OF
representatives Of the powers at war
TO see if peace terms can be reached.
1t is said that all the nations in the
conflict are tired of war and are will
ing to concede points which they held
TO be vital earlier in the struggle. The
greatest difficulty is said to be to get
either party to make the first move
lest it be considered a sign of weak
ness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
VILLA is FLEEING
BEFORE FORCES0F
GEN. PERSH|NG
Stopped Long Enough to Peat Band
of Cananza Troops
TRANSPORT QUESTION is ACUTE
Pershins's Column is Now 300 Miles
From Border and Line to the
Rear Is Weak.
TRANSPORT QUESTION is ACUTE

San Antonio, Tex, March 27.--Fran-
cisco Villas escape from the region
about Namiquiqa was preceded by a
smart defeat Of part OF the Mexican
de facto governments troops and was
unopposed by other constitutionalist
detachments, according to unofficial
but credible reports reaching here to-
day.
The Gordon of Mexican troops that
the Mexican authorities announced
would be drawn across his path, gave
way, according to reports. indicating
their cooperation with Villa rather
than with the American forces. Unit
ed States army men here were inclined
TO believe reports Of inefficiency and
half hearted cooperation
Advices from General Pershing to
General Funston dealt only with rou-
tine subjects, principally with the
transportation of supplies. The posi-
lions of troops were not revealed but
it was known American cavAlry still
was riding hard along the tray of Villa
and was rapidly nearing points 800
miles from the border.
lt,,was realized here that the early
capture of Villa would be little better
than accidental
With their knowledge of.the country
and with the assistance they can pro,
cure along the way, villa and his fol.
lowers, it was feared, will have little
difficulty In keeping ahead of the pur,
suing Americans. The only hope for
an early ending of the chase, 1t is felt
here, is that. Garranza's troops will
check Villas flight or that Villa him
self, after joining one or more of his
wandering bands. may decide to fight.
That Villa will be able TO effect a
junction with a considerable force be-
fore he is brought to stand again is
regarded at United States army head
quarters here as probable Canuto
Reyes. one Of his generals, who has
been operating in the vicinity of Tor.
reon, has strong mobile force. and in
the state of Durango it is said the
Arrieta brothers are in position to
move northward to his support.
Unofficial observers have offered a
theory that Villa, after joining these
and others, will continue his movement
southwark with the hope of gathering
strength as he goes and. with Zapata
and other enemies of the Carranza
government will attempt once more to
gain possession of Mexico City.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
PATROL SYSTEM FOR ROADS
To Be Emphasized at County Meeting
April eth.


One of the chief things to be con-
sidered at the Bennington County good
roads meeting in Bennington on April
4th is the Patrol System
One OF the big questions which con.
fronts every town in Bennington
County is: How shall we maintain
our roads after we have built them?"
By the Patrol System, certain stretch.
es of the selected roads are taken in
charge by special patrolman, who
gives his entire time to maintain them,
thus keeping the selected road in good
condition all the time and leaving the
road commissioner free to put more
time and attention on the remaining
roads All Of the extra expense in
cured by the System is met by the
State.
The advantages are so evident that
States are being placed under the sys.
tenn. In fact, the only reason why
many more roads are not so handled
is because it is as yet new thing and
is not clearly understood.
The advantages are many. In the
first place it keeps the road good all
tiiC tihiN, anu dNOiu tilt lllNOtlN tlltUt
and expensive way of letting roads go
to pieces and then repairing them.
The patrolman gives his full time to
the work, insuring that things will be
done when needed. The road COM
missioner, not working full time, often
must look after his own affairs just
when he is most needed on the road.
1t causes men on adjoining sections Of
selected roads to rival each other as
to whom can keep his road in the bet
ter condition.
We often hear it said, THAT road
needs fixing small expense now
would save much bigger expense la
ter on" but still the road commission
er has no money with which to fix it
until another summer. Under the
Patrol System the road is kept up and
when the money is expended the
State foots the bills.
We are very rapidly completing the
building of our main roads. The
problem now is to maintain them with
the least expense. This can be at
tanned best by the Patrol System
Not only road commissioners and
selectmen, but all who are interested
in or use the roads should attend the
road meeting in Bennington, April 4,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
DANGERS OF A COLD
Bennington People viii Do Well t,
Heed Them.

Many bad cases of kidney trouble re
suit from clod or chill. Congeste6
kidneys fall behind in filtering the poi
son-laden blood and backache, head
ache, dizziness and disordered kidney
action follow Don't neglect cold
Use Doan's Kidney Pills at the first
sign of kidney trouble Follow this
Bennington residents example:
H. c. Taylor, r. r. ID. No. g. Ben
nington. says For some time | had
soreness in my back and dull pair
across my kidneys, which was particu
larly severe when ! stopped or exerted
myself. did not rest well and when
ever caught cold, it settled in my
kidneys, making the trouble more Sc
we're. Doans Kidney Pills acted di
rectly on my kidneys and soon re
moved the lameness in my back and
made me feel better in every way"
AT A LATER DATE. Mr.. Taylor
said; Il willingly confirm all / have
ever said about Doans Kidney Pills,
still think nightly of them"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't smy
ly ask for kidney remedy-ge'
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same thai
Mr.. Taylor has twice publicly recon
mended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo. n. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28

ARLlNGToN-1791 A
Play to be Given Here by Public Wei.
fare Association.

Arlington in 1791," the play written
by Dorothy Garfield Fisher and which
was so successfully given in Arlington
last autumn will be given in Benning-
ton April 2Sth by local talent under
the auspices of the Public Welfare as
sociation. In connection with the
play "the Old Singing School will be
introduced which altogether should
make an enjoyable full evenings en-
tertainment. The play itself depicts
scenes and characters Of the early
days OF Arlington and as the history OF
the town at that time is so much allied
to that of Bennington, the play should
appeal very strongly to Bennington
audience.
"The Old Fashioned Singing school,
is always popular but a program based
on this idea has not been presented in
Bennington in several years. The en-
tertainment is to take the place of the
annual winter festival that has prev
iously been held in the opera house
and Is in charge of the joint commit
tees on dramatics and community fes-
tivals OF the Welfare association. The
members OF these committees and
those assisting are Jeanette L. Per-
kins, Mrs William H. Wills, Amy Cut
Ter, Molly Robinson, j. l.. Griswold,
Mrs. Mary H. Adams, Fl. NJ. Richie,
Hilda Pratt Mrs. Fl. w. Tirrell, Mathil.
de Vossler and Irving II. Hare. The
cast for the play is now complete and
rehearsals will start this week under
the direction of Mrs. Arthur c. Elliot
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
PARIS WAR COUNCIL
Leaders of Allies Meet to Plan For the
Future.

Paris. March 27-The conference of
the Entente Allies, the most important
since the outbreak of the war, began
this morning in the great salon OF the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. where
many other historic meetings of diplo-
mats have taken place. No previous
meeting there, however, has been of
such grave import or has been attend
ed by such a representation of world
figures in war and diplomacy The
table at which the conferees sit is the
same one at which peace terms We're
discussed at the close of the Spanish
American war.
The subject Of the first sitting was
the military situation. That Is all that
can be said definitely, but it is thought
likely that General Joffre, Earl kitch-
ener, General Sir Douglas Haig, Lieut.
Gen. Count Cadorna, General Castel-
anu, and General Roques, the new
French War Minister, addressed the
conference.
The entire company took luncheon
at the Ministry at noon. The after
noon session was devoted to consider
alton of the economic resources of the
Allies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
.I|TERACY BILLS
alSStD BY VOTE
Of 225 TO 81
Indications That it Could Oyer
come Presidents Veto
WOULD CHECK Immigration
This Is the Bill of Which Senator Dill
insham is the Author and
Strong Supporter.
WOULD CHECK IMMIGRATION

Washington, March 27.-The lit
elacy test section of the Burnett Immi.
grafton bill was sustained, 225 to 80, in
the House today, This vote on the prin'
cipal issue between the advocates and
the opponents of restricted immigra
tion presages the final passage of the
Burnett measure by an overwhelming
majority, probably by tomorrow night
The comparatively small vote cast to
day against the literacy test also indi
Gates that the House may be able tC
override the veto of the President
should he again disapprove the liter
acy test clause. 1t is believed by Chair
man Burnett that practically every op
ponent of the bill was present today
while many of it's advocates, assured
of the approval of the literacy test
clause, We're absent.
On two occasions opponents of the
Burnett bill have registered less than
100 votes. The vote against the adop.
ton OF the special rule calling up the
Burnett bill was only 80.
No roll call was taken on the liter.
acy test clause today, as the measure
was being considered Informally ir
Committee Of the Whole. 1t is expect
ed that Representative SABBATH. who
moved to strike the clause from the
bill today, will renew his effort when
the bill is put on final passage.
Although two-thirds vote is requir
ed to override Presidential veto, Mr.
Burnett estimates that when practical
ly the entire membership of the House
is present there will be an ample ma
jority for the motion to override.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
THE FoRTNlGHTLY
"A Woman's Exchange" Feature Of
the Saturday Meeting.

Once more Bennington merchants
have shown their progressive spirit
and at the Fortnightly on Saturday
the members will have an opportunity
Of seeing some fine exhibits of their
)wn and other grocers, druggists and
confectioners' stocks. The displays
will be made up entirely of products
listed in the Westfield book of pure
oods
Miss Dorothy Patchin, student in
the domestic science department of
the Bennington high school will give a
brief outline of the Westfield move
ment.
The rest of the program is to be a
"Womans Exchange" To this each
member is asked to bring or send her
favorite recipe (Which may be left at
the door, and PLENTIFUL supply of
paper and a pencil for her own use.
The success of this part of the pro
grom rests with the individual mem
bers and the committee in charge
hopes every woman will feel like doing
her small share.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
si5o,ooo MORE FOR WILLARD
Champion to Go on Road with Circus
Will Not Retire.

Chicago, March 27,-Jess Willard ar
rived from New York today with his
right hand in bandages. Otherwise he
showed no i'll effects of his contest
with Frank Moran in New York Sat
urday night. st
The champion will remain with his
family here until he starts his season
with circus April 30. 1t was said that
his contract with the circus calls for
$150,O00.
Il did not knock out Moran because
a knockout would have bad effect on
the fighting game in New York, and
there is enough feeling against it now"
said Willard. Il don't intend to re-
tire. am not that much OF a fool.
even if they do say things about me-
Willard grinned when asked if the
satchel he carried contained the money
he won.
i've got some of it, all right he
said, "and Tom Jones is coming along
with the rest"
The champion was greeted by a
large crowd at the station.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
DORSET WOMAN A SUICIDE
Mrs. HalIeck RoweII Shoots Herself
With Shot Gun,

Dorset, March 27.-While in a fit of
insanity, it is believed, Mrs
Halleck Rowell. about 1 o'clock this
afternoon killed herself by shooting, a
charge of shot being fired into her
head. She had suffered two strokes
of apoplexy within two years The wo
mans rash act was committed at her
home in South Dorset. Besides her
husband, Mrs. Rowell leaves two sons
and two daughters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
SUSSEYS SINKING.
STEMS TO BRING
new CRISIS
Believed Certain Steamer Was
Sunk By Torpedo
NO AMERICANS WERE LOST
Two or More Were Injured, But All
Are Reported to Have Reached
Shore Alive.
NO AMERICANS WERE LOST

+ 1t Is now believed, through inforn1a-
ton coming from Paris, that no Ameri-
cans lost their lives when the channel
steamer Sussex was blown up. One or
more Americans may have perished
when the British steamer Englishman
was sunk. U.
1t was authoritatively stated at
Washington late yesterday that Presi-
dent Wilson would communicate the
situation fully to Congress before TAX
ing any definite steps which might
lead to rupture of diplomatic rela-
tons as result of the attacks on the
Continued on Page 2.)
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
LOCAL OVERFLOW

Henry Dietel went to Philadelphia
Monday.
Miss Carolyn Clark has returned,
after a months vacation spent at her
home here, to Bernardston Mass, to
complete a years work as teacher.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
NORTH CAROLINA FOR WEEKS
Strong Sentiment for Senator Among
DELEGATES to CHICAGO Convention

.
Raleigh, N c., March 24-With the
choosing of R. W. Ward of Raleigh
and j. d. Parker of Smithfield, as del
egates from the Fourth Congressional
District to the Chicago National Con
vention, 1t was declared today that
the State delegation is solid for Sena-
tor Weeks for the Presidential nomin.
alton.
Neither the State nor district con-
ventions have instructed their dele
gates, but the national committeeman,
the delegates at large, and the dele
gates from seven Congressional Dis
tricts are in favor of the Massachu-
setts Senator. Former National
Committeeman E. c. Duncan is one of
the delegates defeated in the conven.
ton today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
BASKET BALL ENDS
Y. M. C. A. Closes Season Tonight with
Big Game.

Y. M. G. a. Closes Season Tonight with
Big Game.
The last game of the season by any
of the local teams will be played in
the gymnasium tonight.
A close contest is predicted between
the "Y" first team and the No. Adams
Y. NJ. c. A. boys. The Massachusetts
boys gave the "Y' bad beating re-
Gently, and it is hoped to hold them
down if not turn tables. To this end
there has been hard practice. At North
Adams the Bennington boys were with
out two of their best players. The
team will be at its best tonight, and
will have the advantage of it's own
floor.
A good preliminary will be played
between the second team and the
North Bennington.
The capacity of the gymnasium is
limited and those who do not wish to
stand should be on hand early.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont, cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day Probably rain.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28

Wanted-Position as bookkeeper by
young lady, graduate of Albany Busi-
ness college. References given Ad.
dress "R" Banner Office. 43t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-28
CLASSIFIED.

TO RENT-New tenement on Lyons
street. All modern conveniences
Ward l.. Lyons. ATT